St. Aloyisius Church Weekly News

LAST WEEK'S COLLECTION

$3,213.00

Your generosity is appreciated.

SPECIAL COLLECTION CATHOLIC HOME MISSION APPEAL

will be held this weekend. The appeal supports the missions within the United States and its dependencies.

Please remember in your prayers the sick and the homebound and those who care for them: Ralph Filipkowski, John Doughty, Sr. Jean Shaffer, Frank Randazzo, Lillian Troto, Mary Kamf, Yvonne Burdsall, Terry Cram, Kitty Kelly, D.J. Carlino, Elizabeth DiPatri, Ann Gavin, Angie Fernandez, Charles Conroy, Catherine Good, Daniel Perrin, Phyllis Jagdman, Rachel Crosset, Richard Corbett, Gertrude Daisey, Patricia Troy, Dorothy Carney, Margie Rodini, Amelia Brennan, Rita Dice, Dot Mondelli, Eleanor Kirk, Elizabeth Bramble, Esther Robinson, Lee Wawrzynek, Joseph Daniels, Jerry Koch, Gertrude Daisey, Gertrude Keating, Jackie Pierson, Margaret Stone, James Meccariello, Victor Farnath, Michelle Grassi.

We like to know when someone who is on the sicklist is again enjoying good health. When you submit a name, please keep us posted.

"I tell you the truth, he who believes has everlasting life. I am the bread of life." -Jn 6:47-48

SIGHT & SOUND THEATRE MIRACLE OF CHRISTMAS

Date: Wed., Nov. 15, 2000

Price: $69.00 per person includes bus fare, show. Side trip to Kitchen Kettle, Buffet Dinner at Hershey Farm

Deadline for reservations is Oct. 13, 2000.

Call Marie Rooney at 858-2279

Everyone who donated blood for our recent BLOOD DRIVE, those who made telephone calls to recruit the donors and everyone who helped to organize the drive. Because of your time and generosity we collected 71 pints to help those in need in our community. THANK YOU!

All children in grades Kindergarten through 8 are invited to participate in the Children's Choir. Rehersal will begin on Tues., Sept. 5th at 3:30 PM in the Church. The children will sing during the 11:00 AM Mass once a month and during special services such as Christmas, Easter, etc. Practice will be every week.

The Adult Choir is looking for new members 9th grade and up to participate. The choir will sing 3 times a month during the 11:00 AM Mass. Participation during special services is also scheduled. Practice will be held every Thursday evening at 7:30 PM in the Church starting Sept. 7th. Please come out and share your talents with your Parish Community.

Diocesan Polish-English Celebration

The first annual Diocesan Bi-Lingual Polish-English Mass will be held on Tues., Aug. 29,2000 at 7:30 PM in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Camden. Archbishop Szczepan Wesoly will celebrate Mass for Our Lady of Czestochowa. Bishop DiMarzio, along with the Polish priests from the Diocese, will concelebrate.

Prior to Mass, at 7:00 PM, there will be a number of priests available to hear confessions in Polish for those who wish to avail themselves of the opportunity. Refreshments will be served.

To facilitate planning, please take a registration form located at the doors of the Church and mail to Msgr. Pokusa.

CASSEROLES FOR THE CATHEDRAL KITCHEN

Containers are available at the doors of the Church for anyone interested in preparing a casserole for the Cathedral Kitchen. Casseroles that have been cooked, labeled and frozen can be returned to the Church the weekend of August 26/27 and placed in the freezer.

AMERICA! A PILGRIM'S PRAYER, A PATRIOT'S DREAM

The Jubilate Deo Chorale & Orchestra presents a special millennium concert

Sat., Sept. 9th 7:30 PM
Sun., Sept. 10 2:30 PM

Center for the Performing Arts, Washington Twp., NJ For information call Fr. Marucci at 756-7900 ext. 5256

Diocese of Camden publishes free educational pamphlet on Diabetes designed to help area residents understand the disease and identify its warning signs. For a free copy of Diabetes and Older Adults call toll-free 1-877-346-2373.

St. Maria Goretti Church in Runnemede is having a GIANT Flea Market on Sat., Sept. 16th from 9:00AM-2:00PM in their parking lot. Vendors space is available for $15.00 (Size 10' x 20'). Call 933-0037 or Terry at 853-8879 for reservations. Refreshments will be sold.

Jesus gives families good advice in today's gospel: "Do not complain amongst yourselves." If the actions or words of another are offensive to us, attack the situation and not the person. Nagging, whining and complaining are useless and destroy relationships.

Retreats for Healing after Abortion-If you are suffering from an abortion, experience the healing love of Jesus on a Rachel's Vineyard retreat on Oct. 13,14,15, 2000. This retreat will be held in Darby, PA. For more information call Mary Alice toll free 1-877-HOPE 4 ME. All requests are strictly confidential.

Readings for the Week of August 13, 2000

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