EMHC & LECTOR

New schedules are being prepared by Cathy Litzenberg.  If you would like to change your preferred mass time please contact Sharon Hall at 419-352-4195 or email parishoffice@stalbg.org no later than July 3.  Thank you!

PASTORAL COUNCIL  

St. Aloysius Pastoral Council is looking for potential members for this important ministry to our parish.  One becomes a member of the Pastoral Council, not by a parish vote, but by discerning with the other members of the Council whether or not this is his or her calling.
    The Pastoral Council is meant for those who are willing to dream about what our parish could become, and then to have their dreams honed, as the members together seek the guidance of the Holy Spirit.  To do this, the PC spends a significant part of time at each meeting in faith sharing and shared prayer to help carry out the responsibility of giving counsel to the pastor in visioning the right direction for our parish.  It has a very important function in helping to decide what the priorities of our parish should be.
    If you think that God may be calling you to help with the parish vision, so that we may follow Jesus more effectively, the best way for you to discern whether this might be for you is to attend a meeting or two.  Meetings are scheduled for Wednesday, July 1st in the Parish Center, Wednesday, July 22nd, at Father Mark’s home, and Tuesday, August 25th, in the Parish Center.  All meetings are at 7:30 PM.  If you are interested, please call Kay Heffernan or Father Mark (419-352-4195).
    If the Spirit leads you to this ministry, you will be asked to make a commitment in September to serve for three years.  It usually takes a year to grasp more fully what our parish is about and to grow together in developing a community that can dream together.

NOT ABLE TO GET TO CHURCH? If because of age, illness or other reasons you are not able to come to church, please contact the parish office.  If transportation is your problem we will try to find you a ride.  If your health does not allow you to take part in the Mass, we want to keep our connection with you by bringing you Communion at home.  We have a number of Ministers of Holy Communion who are trained and want to bring the Eucharist to you in your home.  Father Mark will also try to bring you Communion every two months on First Thursdays.  Please let us know if you or someone you know has not been able to get to church, so that we can get connected again.  Contact Sharon Hall at 419-352-4195, or e mail the parish office at: parishoffice@stalbg.org.

WE NEED YOUR HELP!: Because of the current eco-nomic downturn, requests for assistance from our St. Vincent de Paul Society as well as our Food Pantry have increased dramati- cally. In an effort to meet these needs, we are asking for contributions of specific food items. Our first request is for boxed macaroni and cheese, canned tuna, beef stew, peanut butter and canned fruit. Please bring these contribu- tions with you on Sunday. During Mass, you will be asked to bring them forward and put them in baskets located in front of the altar. The request for food will take place on the first Sunday of each month along with the financial request you are already familiar with. Family giving of this kind will help build posi- tive attitudes in all of us, especially our chil- dren! Your generosity is greatly appreciated by so many in our community! 

COMPUTERS FOR CHARITY!: If you’ve been thinking about donating your old computer to a worthwhile cause, now is the time! Or, if you would like to volunteer (no technical expertise necessary!) for this charity located in Bowling Green, contact Jeffrey Kill at 419-807-8015 or email computer.support.guru@gmail.com. You can also visit the website: computersforcharity.webs.com. They need your help!

ARE YOU READY FOR SOME BASEBALL?  Mudhens Tickets for the game on Wednesday, July 8th will be available for pick up after Masses on June 27/28 and July 4/5 in Hartmann Hall. The tickets can also be picked up at the parish office during business hours, starting on June 29.

CONFIDENTIAL HELP is available to anyone who is suffering from the grief of abortion.  There are people with whom you can talk in confidence about your experience.  Project Rachel offers lay counselors and trained clergy ready to help you find peace and healing.  If you feel ready to talk with someone, we invite you to call the confidential help line at 419-260-5811.

TELEVISION WORTH WATCHING: The University of Notre Dame will air Mass from the Basilica of the Sacred Heart each week on Sundays at 10:00 AM Eastern Time. The program is available on CatholicTV through Sky Angel IPTV and online at: www.CatholicTV.com. The 10:00 AM Sunday Mass will be streamed live and archived on Catholic.TV's website.

The 11:45 AM Sunday Mass will continue to be streamed online at http://basilica.nd.edu/.

YOUR PRAYERS ARE REQUESTED for the sick and infirm, especially Herb Kinder, Paul Obringer, Margaret Newlove, Modesta Rosalez, Helen Smarage, Peg Frohman, Vicky Llanas, Terry Adler, Kaylene Smith, Larry Bagrowski, Mary Ellen Austin, Carl Hammer, Isaac Johns, grandson of Jan Meyer, Rachel Glomski, daugh- ter-in-law of James & Linda Glomski, Arline Gallagher, sister of Mrs. Rose Hites, Elaine Webber, mother of Jean Bargiel, Robert Schoeni, son-in-law of Elmer & Elaine Spreitzer and Jeff Camp, son-in-law of Don & Marge Trabbic.

Your prayers are also requested for those who have died, especially Catherine Steyer, mother of Joe Steyer.

WOOD COUNTY HOSPITAL VISITS: If you are hospitalized we may not know about it. Every Tuesday, Katie Mekus brings Communion to all who are on the Catholic list at Wood County Hospital. But the list is often incomplete and so we miss many Catholics. Please call the Parish Office to let us know if you or someone you know is in Wood County Hospital.