PARISH OFFICE 40 Maple Street, New Canaan CT 06840 (Business office address) Hours: Monday - Friday: 9:00 a.m.- 4:30 p.m. A priest is always available in an emergency. PARISH CONTACTS

Religious Education Office 203 652-1170 Jerry Murray, Business Manager 203 652-1153 John Palma, Pastoral Asst. for Administration 203-652-1140 Chris Otis, Youth Ministry 203 652-1154 John Michniewicz, D.M.A., Music Ministry 203 652-1180 Sr. Donna Brodman, O.P., Pastoral Visitor 203 652-1141

21 Cherry Street, New Canaan, CT 06840 Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time - October 7, 2018

203-966-0020 www.starcc.com Handicap Accessible

PRIESTS & DEACONS

Rev. Robert M. Kinnally, Pastor frrob@starcc.com Rev. Cyrus M. Bartolome, Parochial Vicar frcyrus@starcc.com Rev. Ignacio Ortigas, Parochial Vicar frignacio@starcc.com Rev. Robert A. Uzzilio, In Residence Deacon Stephen W. Pond spond@starcc.com Deacon William A. Santulli deaconbill@starcc.com

SUNDAY MASSES

Saturday: Vigil for Sunday 5:30 p.m. Sunday: 7:00 a.m., 8:30 a.m., 10:00 a.m. (Family Mass), 11:30 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. (Teen Mass) WEEKDAY MASSES

Monday, Wednesday, Friday: 7:00 a.m., 9:00 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Tuesday, Thursday: 7:00 a.m. & 5:30 p.m. Saturday: 7:00 a.m. RECONCILIATION

Saturdays 4:00 - 5:00 p.m. First Friday of the month one-half hour prior to each Mass or always by appointment with a priest. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION

Fridays 7:30 a.m. - 7:30 p.m. Go to www.starcc.com to sign up. (Resumes September 7th)

Sunday, October 7th 1:30 p.m. on the Front Lawn of the Church

~ Mass Intentions ~ ~ Please Pray For ~ Please keep in prayer our sisters and brothers who are named below, and kindly inform the parish office of others that should be added to the prayer list.

Toni Recchia Allende, Eileen Apy, Laura Batch, Catherine Buonaiuto, Tony Cantone, Addison Jane Carestia, Fr. William Carey, Claire Carter, Lois Cawley, Jean Cerbini, Georgie Chapman, Pamela Chatterton-Purdy, Pat (Pasquale) Conte, Lucia Cusato, Dorothy DeEttore, Deirdre Desmond, Matthew DeVaney, Frank DiMuzio, Theresa Do, Kathleen Dooley, Monique Elliot, Rinda Farnham, Vic Ferrante, Daniel Fitzgerald, Tommy Fitzpatrick, Ryan Fitzpatrick, Henry Frank, Paula Lynn Fuegner, Judy Garcia, Garo Garabedian, Carol Gianattasio, Elizabeth Grottola, Kathy Grove, Joan Harmody, James Heffner, Jeanne Hersam, Carol Hollister, Cecile Howard, JoAnn Karagianes, Honey Karl, Mary Katawa, Father Bernie Keefe, Carol King, Christopher Kotos, Georgia Little, Richard Lovell, Mary Maher, Joellen Malmquist, Fanny Mao, Donald McQuid, Jon Morrison, Julie Natalie Mulhern, Louis G. Nappi, Patrick O’Kane, Patrick M. Pantalone, Harrison Perley, Frank Perna, Iracema Galvani Quinete, Barton Rappaport, Patricia Rezny, Maria Cielo Sanchez, Reggie Santella, Viola Sharpe, Lynda Ann Slovik, Josephine Socci, Judy Johnson Spadaccini, Diane Spuecheli, Joseph Squeglia, Jr., Georgia Sweeney, Szenasi Family, Christopher Tarzia, Jr., Ignatius Thompson, Joan Toppin, Anna Totaro, Rita Troshynski, Kathleen Turpin, Hernandez-Van Vleet Family, Ryan Joseph Willen, Alex Wood

SANCTUARY CANDLES burn from

10/5/18 - 10/11/18

The Sacred Heart Sanctuary candle for Gjeke Pali Curanaj

The Mary Sanctuary candle for Alice O'Brien

The Chapel candle for Dolores Haas

Please pray for those serving in the military: CPT. Elizabeth A. Condon; Cadet Paul Corapi; 2nd Lt. Kevin C. Dwyer; CPT. Michael Howard; Spec. 3rd CL Thomas Lally; Lt. Col. Christopher Schilling; 2nd Lt. Jason Trischitta USAFA; USAFA SSG Steven Vasko; Cpl Patrick Joseph Hussey; Lt. Col. Todd Polk; Cpl. Jacob B. Ready; Captain Brian Gerardi

We Welcome our Newly Baptized Parishioners:

Enzo David Lionetti

Please Pray for the Deceased:

Mary Southwell Patricia Kilfoil

Gertrude Bailey

Reminder: Submissions to the bulletin are due each week before Tuesday at 12:00 noon. All submissions should be sent to bulletin@starcc.com. Thank you!

Marriage Banns:

Bann III- Nicholas Libertiny and Jennifer Pittman

We Welcome our New Parishioners:

Becker Family Danielle Briody

Monday - October 8, 2018 7:00 a.m. John V. Calandrelli 9:00 a.m. The Cleary Family (Living) 5:30 p.m. Richard Arcano Tuesday - October 9, 2018 7:00 a.m. Carol Frame & The Sheehan Family 5:30 p.m. Beth Dawson Wednesday - October 10, 2018 7:00 a.m. Rosemary Ubriaco 9:00 a.m. Patricia Downing 5:30 p.m. Patrick O'Neill Thursday - October 11, 2018 7:00 a.m. St. Aloysius Parishioners 5:30 p.m. Eleanor Thorpe Friday - October 12, 2018 7:00 a.m. Carol Frame & The Labonte Family 9:00 a.m. Gaylord Keator Ramseur 5:30 p.m. Tony Malizia Saturday - October 13, 2018 7:00 a.m. Rocky-Joe, Rocco & Philomena Cotoia 5:30 p.m. Vincent D. Luccarelli Sunday - October 14, 2018 7:00 a.m. Glenn Brandt 8:30 a.m. Ernesto & Adela Spadaccini 10:00 a.m. Jan Stryjewski 11:30 a.m. Jangoo Joseph Seervai 5:00 p.m. Vincent Galatro

SACRAMENTAL LIFE OF THE PARISH

BAPTISM: Celebrated each Sunday at 12:45 p.m. Preparation for parents is held the 2nd Monday of each month at 8:00 p.m. in the Maple Street Meeting Room. To schedule a Baptism and register for the class, please call the Parish Office. Please note that Godparents must demonstrate regular Mass attendance, be at least 16 years of age and have received the Sacrament of Confirmation.

MARRIAGE: Call the Parish Office at least nine months prior to the wedding date.

SACRAMENT OF THE SICK: If someone is ill at home or in the hospital, please call the parish office to arrange for Communion and administration of the Sacrament of the Sick.

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And the Two Shall be as One

If we spend any time reading the Book of Genesis and the story of Creation, it is clear that God created us for relationship. First and foremost, we are called into relationship with God who has loved us from the beginning and whose love is made manifest in Jesus, Emmanuel (“God-with-Us”). The first reading for today is often proclaimed at weddings, and it stands both in union with and contrast to today’s Gospel. The “Adam’s-rib” moment of the Genesis passage and Adam’s response ("This one, at last, is bone of my bones and flesh of my flesh…”) seems a bit odd but it is actually a clever play on words that works in Hebrew only. In sum, God creates Man and Woman each with his or her own gifts as the perfect gift to each other. They are equals before God and others, and an exquisite complement to each other.

From that creative reality comes the Sacrament of Matrimony where the two become one in a sacred bond, sanctified by Christ who imparts grace. While it’s tough to hear Jesus talk about divorce, I believe that by doing so He gives credence to the understanding that relationships – even the most joyful and life-giving -- are not without challenge. With Christ at the center of ALL relationships, the struggles can be easier because Christ knows what it is like to have felt unloved at times. With Christ as the model for self-giving, we understand better the need to make sacrifices so that marriages and friendships can truly be grounded in mutual love and fidelity. When that bond is tested by hardship, infidelity, and hurt, it is a difficult road that should not be traveled alone. If you are in a difficult relationship, reach out to God, to someone you trust, and don’t try to tough it out on your own. The priests and deacons of this parish will help with reflective listening, the promise to find those who can help, the trust of confidentiality, and the gift of prayer. Don’t hesitate to reach out to us.

Our God is all about relationships. I love how God blesses those who emerge from difficult marriages to find a peacefulness and a newness of life. I love how God calls some of us to the single life in order to be available to many with gifts that come from God. I love how God blesses us with opportunities to grow in our love with God and friends we haven’t met yet. I love how God and Jesus teach us that all of our struggles in relationships should be placed at the foot of the Cross so that we can look up at Christ and then look at one another and say “I’m sorry.”

When Christ is a part of any relationship, grace abounds. Invite God into all your relationships and watch what happens.

Keeping you in prayer always, Father Rob

Words from Father Rob Kinnally

St. Aloysius – A Tithing Parish TITHING MEANS ONE-TENTH:

FIVE % TO MY CHURCH + FIVE % TO CHARITY

SUNDAY, September 30, 2018: $16,716 Online Giving for the week: $2,975 TOTAL OFFERTORY: $19,691

LAST YEAR: $23,241

Mass of Healing and Reparation for the Church

Friday, October 19th at 5:30 p.m. Bishop Caggiano has asked that each parish celebrate a Mass of reparation in response to the recent struggles in the Church. At the 5:30 p.m. Mass on October 19th, we will celebrate the Votive Mass for the Forgiveness of Sins. Come and pray with us as we invoke God’s healing mercy for our Church.

All Souls’ Celebration of Life Mass Friday, November 2, 7:00 p.m.

On the Feast of All Souls, the St. Aloysius Community will celebrate our Annual Bereavement Mass in remembrance of

deceased family members of our parish.

We especially invite those who have lost a loved one within the past year, and also invite anyone who wishes to come to

celebrate the life of a deceased loved one.

If you wish to have your loved one’s name read at the Mass, please contact Melanie Barnard at 203.561.3050

or email Melaniebarnard5@gmail.com before October 29th.

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Grades 1-6 Religious Education classes have begun and we are off to a great start! You will be receiving an email regarding the 6th grade home school program by Oct 8th. This will include instructions on the program and where to pick up your materials. We will be reviewing our waitlist of students who have recently registered for the program and will reach out to you with availability in the coming weeks.

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Upcoming Youth Ministry Events. All DETAILS and sign up information can be found on

www.starcc.com/Youth_Ministry

High School Teens in Fellowship, Prayer, Service and Worship!

Sign up at www.signupgenius.com, locating the sign ups under youth@starcc.com

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Confirmation Level 1 The Rite of Welcoming will take place at the 5:00 p.m. Mass next Sunday, October 14th. All Level 1 students are required to attend. Students should come to the narthex to sign in before Mass. Please sit with your family. Level 2 Your child’s Sponsor form is due on October 15th or the class closest to that date. Please remember have your child give their form to their Catechist.

Sign up for Online Tracking of Service Hours: ALL Level 1 and Level 2 students are asked to sign up for their Track it

Forward account no later than October 10th at https://www.trackitforward.com/site/st-aloysius-parish. Keep

checking online for our service opportunities. There is also a mobile app. If you have questions, please contact Chris Otis

at youth@starcc.com.

See our webpage for upcoming service opportunities! https://www.starcc.com/Youth_Ministry

Pizza & Praise Teen Holy Hour - Friday, October 12th: We have invited our confirmation students for pizza followed by a Holy Hour with Katie Keogler of the St. Rose of Lima Band that many of you know from Fan the Fire. High school students are also encouraged to attend as mentors to our students. Pizza at 7:00 p.m. Holy Hour begins at 7:45 p.m. Teen Dinner & Adoration - Wed., October 17th at 7:00 p.m. The Bible Tour Concert featuring Matt Maher (Lord I Need You) - Saturday, October 20th at 7:00 p.m. Tickets ($52) are available to high school teens and their parents, first come, first served!

SAVE THE DATE

Faith Matters: Sexuality - Thurs., October 25th at 7:00 p.m. A talk to help high school teens and parents learn God’s plan for sexuality. Discover a new lens to see who you are called to be in your relationships and in the world. The second hour will be directed to adults on how to continue the conversation at home. Supervised study space will be provided in the Youth Room for those teens who do not have their own transportation home.

Kentucky Mission Trip Please support our mission team in their fundraising efforts for their trip to Kentucky to deliver some of the Project 1,000 Christmas stockings to poor children in Appalachia.

CB Jewelry Sale Rose Walker will be in Stapleton Hall with her line of Christian jewelry on Thursday, October 11 from 6-8pm and Friday, October 12 from 8:30 am - 1:00 pm and will be donating a portion of her sales to help the mission trip.

Bake Sale Our mission team members will be holding a Bake Sale after all of the Masses on October 13th & 14th.

Never Too Young to Serve - Sunday, October 14th Our young disciples and their families are invited to work on our next service project. We will renovate a family visitors room at the Dept. of Children and Families in Norwalk. We have a “wish list” of items needed to furnish the room. Children will create of artwork for the wall of the room at the

coffee on Sunday, October 14th immediately following the 10:00 a.m. Mass. Please go to www.signupgenius.com and locate the sign up for donations and participation under the email, youth@starcc.com.

The Level 1 Confirmation Class would like to thank our St. Aloysius parish family for their very generous donations at our collection last weekend that will enable us to fill 1,000 Christmas stockings for the underprivileged children in Kentucky.

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Caffeine & Catholics Resumes Caffeine & Catholics is back after the 10 a.m. Mass. Please join fellow parishioners in Stapleton Hall. Hosts are needed for all dates. It is fun, easy and a great way to meet your fellow parishioners. Please sign up using the

link on the homepage of our website, www.starcc.com. Questions? Contact Michele Sloan 203-858-5039 or msloan@houlihanlawrence.com.

Want more out of this Sunday’s gospel? Go to https://starcc.formed.org before Mass to watch a short video

of: “Opening the Word” Father Rob recommends Saint Francis for October!

Go to https://formed.org/listen/588a60fbb4f7f5c41f718970 for an exciting 10-part audio drama that will surprise you even if you think

you know St. Francis!

Not signed up for Formed yet?! Sign up at https://starcc.formed.org

Welcome to our new St. Aloysius School Principal!

The St. Aloysius School community welcomed Dr. John Alfone this year as our new principal. He is committed to children and the Catholic faith as evidenced by his long-standing dedication to Catholic education. With over 25 years of service in the Archdiocese of Hartford and the Diocese

of Bridgeport, he has held roles in teaching, administration, instruction and curriculum development, and district leadership. After Mass, please visit the information table set up in the narthex of the church to meet Dr. Alfone and learn more about our school. In addition, please join Dr. Alfone after the 10:00 Mass this Sunday in Stapleton Hall for coffee and donuts, hosted by St. Aloysius School.

The parish offices will be closed on Monday, October 8, 2018 in observance of Columbus Day. The offices

will reopen on Tuesday, October 9, 2018 at 9:00 a.m.

Family in Need!

A DCF family needs a toddler car seat. Do you have one to part with? Please contact Deacon Steve Pond at swpond@hotmail.com if you can help!

Youth Ministry invites our young-at-heart seniors to a Fall Oktoberfest on Saturday, October 27th immediately following the 5:30 p.m. Mass! German food, music, games with the teens, apple

pie contest (enter your apple pie) and s'mores around the fire pit. R.S.V.P Chris Otis at 203-652-1154 or email youth@strcc.com.

October is Respect Life month!

As Catholics we are called to respect life from the moment of conception until natural death.

Learn about life issues at starcc.formed.org and watch edifying movies and listen to heartfelt testimonies on a variety of life topics such as abortion, euthanasia, marriage, and contraception entered in the search bar.

Witness to life by attending the March for Life in Washington, DC on January, 18, 2019.

Take Action by praying a daily rosary, writing your congressional representatives, or donating a portion of your Amazon orders to a life-affirming organizations such as Live Action or Priests for Life by ordering through smile.amazon.com.

For more information please contact Sue Lione at slione@optonline.net or Christine Wagner at cdwagner@optonline.net

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~ Parish and Other News ~

Visit us on Facebook at https:// www.facebook.com/StAloysiusNC/

and Instagram @Staloysiusnc

Attention all Men of the Parish Saturday Morning Men’s Bible Study and Fellowship

All are welcome. Don’t worry if you can’t attend regularly. It’s easy to stay current.

8:30 a.m. - 9:30 a.m. - Scripture study. Doors open at 7:30 a.m. for a light breakfast and fellowship.

Maple Street Dining Room of the Parish Center. For more information contact Bob Mantilia at 203-414-1500 or email robertmantilia@yahoo.com.

RCIA, The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults, is an awakening to Christ for those seeking out the Catholic Church and comes about in a variety of ways. The first step for some is a sense that “something is missing”, that there is more to life than what they now have, or a better way to live than how they now live. For many others, the journey begins because of a relationship with a Catholic – a close friend or spouse. Some were baptized Catholic but did not receive any other sacraments. Still others are drawn by seeing the example of a Catholic life well lived. Whatever the reason for the awakening and decision to seek, the RCIA process is the first step on a lifelong journey of intellectual, emotional, and spiritual conversion.

Please contact Deacon Bill Santulli at 203 940-0711 or DeaconBill@starcc.com if you have questions or would like further information.

Come Join the Journey with us !

Scouting News Religious Emblem Fair - Are you and/or your Scout interested in pursuing a Catholic Religious Emblem (either Cub Scout or Scouts BSA)? At 7pm on Wednesday October 10, 2018, Powahay District is hosting a Religious Emblem Fair at St. Mark’s Episcopal Church in New Canaan (111 Oenoke Ridge). All interested Scouts and parents are welcome to attend.

Saint Padre Pio Pray for Us! Fr. Ignacio Ortigas extends his personal invitation to join your St. Aloysius parish family Saturday, November 17, 2018 as we journey to the National Centre for Padre Pio in Barto, PA. Join us as we visit the beautiful 100 acre shrine and museum of Padre Pio. Children over 5-years old (potty trained) accompanied by a parent are most welcome.

Bus will depart 7:30 am from St. Aloysius parish lot, 21 Cherry Street. Space is limited, reserve today! Cost for round trip is $60 per person. See our website for all the details: For more information email or call Christina Altier at: caltier52@gmail.com or 917-482-4059, or visit our website for full details: https://www.starcc.com/blog/Parish-News--Events/Join-us-on-November-17th.

Saturday - October 20th All Women of the Parish are Invited to Attend State Catholic Daughters of the America’s Fall Conference Workshop 9:30 a.m. - 2:00 p.m. St. Aloysius Church Hall in Plantsville, CT Please bring a “Brown Bag Lunch and a $ 10.00 donation" Beverages and desserts provided.

Sunday - October 21st All Women of the Parish are Invited to Attend 8:30 a.m. Mass at St. Aloysius Church, New Canaan, CT "Communion Breakfast" after Mass in Stapleton Hall Eggs, bacon, sausage, potatoes, pastries, juice, coffee & tea Price - $ 20.00