July 26, 2020 – Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time

Fr. Clinton P. Honkomp, O.P. (303) 522-0196 Pastor

Deacon Mick Palazzolo Social Justice/Campus Ministry

Deacon. Jim Dodge Adult Education/Hospital Ministry

Mrs. Denise Reavis Principal

Mrs. Debbie Mandeville Parish Administrative Assistant

Mr. Rich Harkins Business/IT Manager

Mrs. Angie Daniels School Administrative Assistant

Mr. Joe Dinardo Maintenance

Mrs. Alice Hill Liturgy & Music

Mr. Robert Dilley Homebound Ministry

Mr. Dave Klestinski Homebound Ministry

Mass Times: Saturday (vigil) 4:30 pm

Sunday 8:00 am, 10:30 am

Holy Days: As announced

Daily Mass: W, Th, F: 6:20 am

Tuesday: 8:20 am

Communion Service: Monday: 6:20am

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday, 3:30pm

Eucharistic Adoration:

First Friday/Saturday: Friday 7:00 am to Sat 8:00 am

Other Fridays: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Parish Office Hours: M - F: 8:30 am - 4:00pm

School Office Hours: M - F: 7:45 am - 3:30 pm

2000 E. Sangamon Avenue (mailing address: 2125 N. 21st Street)

Springfield, Illinois 62702

Church: (217) 544-4554 Fax: (217) 544-4963

School: (217) 544-4553 Fax: (217) 544-1680

www.saintaloysius.org

Dear Friends in Christ,

“We know that all things work for good for those who love God,

who are called according to his purpose.” (Rom. 8:28) Do you

really trust God? Do you really believe that God will provide all

that you need? Faith is a challenge for everyone at times. Putting

our trust in God, in everything we do, in good times and in bad,

means that God’s plan for our lives may be quite different than

what we planned. When one door closes, another one opens. Trust

in God, His plan is always better.

Special thanks to Ronda Mills and Ed Strode for their continued

leadership at our school’s weekly bingo. Last Saturday we had

another successful day as we banked $1.355.00. All of the pro-

ceeds of bingo go to the needs of our school and help keep tuition

low. Therefore, it is imperative that all school families volunteer to

Saint Aloysius Catholic Church A Discipleship Parish

help with bingo as they benefit from it the most! To volunteer a

Saturday or two, call Ronda, Ed, or the parish office.

I am in dialogue with Fr. Tobin, the director of the Dominican

Shrine of St. Jude Thaddeus in Chicago and the substitute priest

here at St. Al’s Parish when I went home to Iowa about establish-

ing a satellite shrine of St. Jude here in our parish. We are not

100% sure of what this means yet or how it will take shape except

to say that we are hoping it will mean an annual visit of the relic

to St. Al’s. Since our statue is now a second-class relic of St. Jude

and there was an extremely positive response to the relic’s visit

during Lent it seems a step in the right direction. Presently I am

seeking the bishop’s permission to do this. Please pray, through

the intercession of St. Jude, that this project materializes.

Last Sunday those who attended the 8:00 Mass were introduced to

Fr. Michael De Temple, O.P. Fr. Michael is the new chaplain at

the Dominican Motherhouse taking Fr. Peter’s place – Fr. Peter

retired from that position in May. Fr. Michael will join me and Fr.

Peter in the Dominican Friar’s community on the Motherhouse

grounds. He comes to us from Ohio where he was the chaplain of

the Dominican Sisters of Peace. You will see more of Fr. Michael

as he makes himself at home in Springfield and joins me occa-

sionally at St. Al’s. Thank you for welcoming him to our commu-

nity.

Did you hear? Dan Blentlinger, a Deacon Candidate who spent his

first two years in Deacon Formation with us at St. Al’s Parish

where he is much loved, is returning to us to complete his for-

mation years. His internship will begin with the Sunday Masses

on August 15. I’m hoping that he will become active in the cat-

echesis and sacramental preparation of our students as well as

helping out with the liturgies of the parish. Welcome back Deacon

-Candidate Dan Blentlinger… Welcome home!

If time permits, be sure to join us on-line for daily Mass and Ro-

sary. Through the FaceBook platform we live stream daily Mass

at 8:00am. and the Rosary at 3:00pm. Each recording is available

after the broadcast times as a recorded video. Just go to our

parish’s page and navigate to “videos” to watch. If you are a

member on our page and are on-line just a few minutes to the

beginning of the live stream, you should get a notification pop-up

that the recording is beginning. Then you just have to click on the

notification and join us. What a great way to keep connected to

the parish and to make each day a holy offering to God. All are

welcome.

St. Aloysius intercede for us that we might find the courage to

care for others during our pandemic like you did during yours.

Be assured of my prayers for your and your family’s health… see

you on-line!

With Pastoral Affection,

Fr. Clint, O.P.

Pastor

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Pastoral Council

Mikki Buhl

John Cernich

Mary Coady

Joseph Lesko

Gary McCandless

Michelle Stewart

Pam Tipps

Bob Wheatley

Finance Council

Paul Brown

Karl Kohlrus

Amy Neal

Matt Noonan

Ryan Spearie

Earl Schroeder

Paul Palazzolo

Troy Washko

School Board Joel Washko (Chair)

Tom Kohlrus

Nicholas Gilmore

Sara Vargas

Scott McCamant

Rachel Towner

Marianne Stremsterfer

Liturgy Committee

Alice Hill, Chair Linda Vono

Mikki Buhl

Paula Petrilli

Rita Lesko

Gary McCandless

Rachel Schrenk

Mary Coady

Discipleship Committee

Terri Maze

Kim Lesko Michelle Daniels

Lisa Fowler

Ed Strode, Chair

Kathy Paoni

Tom Paoni

Mary Ann Mann

Social Justice Committee

Judy Cervellone

Patti Crouch

Matt Daniels Dave Klestinski

Nancy Schrenk

Michelle Stewart

Greg Stumpf

Principal’s Page Mrs. Denise Reavis

Over the last few weeks, we have been working to create a plan for the upcoming

school year to provide a safe school environment! With guidance from the Illinois

State Board of Education and the Diocesan Office of Education, our Re-Opening Task

Force is evaluating the best way to meet student needs as we resume in-person learn-

ing. Please know that our number one goal is to have students back in our building.

While I know there will be changes, it is my hope that at St. Al’s our changes will be

minimal in order to meet the needs of our students and families while operating with-

in the guidelines that will be put forth by the State. The first day of school is Monday,

August 17!

School Office Hours…The school office will be open on Wednesdays from

9:00am-noon. Mrs. Reavis and Mrs. Daniels can be reached at 544-4553 or by e-mail.

The parish office is open from 9:00am-noon Monday –Thursday.

We would like to THANK our Magic Match Sponsors for their belief in Cath-

olic Education and their continued support through the school year. This year’s spon-

sors for the 2019-2020 school year are... Heartland Credit Union, Tony’s Electric Ser-

vices, Inc. Truman Flatt & Sons, Inc. Knights of Columbus #4175, In Memory of He-

lene Rachford, Triad Industrial Supply Corp., Bank of Springfield, Noonan True Val-

ue, Marine Bank, Luers Uniform, Michael & Beth Beasley, St. Joseph’s Parish, Ca-

thedral of Immaculate Conception Parish, and St. Aloysius Parishioner “In Gratitude

of God’s Blessings”. Please support our Sponsors! Their continued support for Catho-

lic Education and dedication is appreciated!

Bingo has begun. Don’t forget to join us for Bingo at Caritas Hall, 909 E Con-

verse, on Saturday, September 14 at 10:45am for Early Bird, other games begin at

noon. If you can volunteer to help please call the school office. Play bingo during our

times, help make this a fun and profitable activity for St. Aloysius School! Please

consider volunteering. You can text or call me at (217) 670-4458. Thank you to our

volunteers last week: Richard Camden, Ron Kohlrus, Rhonda Mills, and Ed Strode.

Forms needed from all new students and Kindergarten include: a Birth Certificate,

cur-rent Health Exam, Dental Exam and Vision Exam. Students entering grades PS/

PK, and 6 must have a current Health Exam (updated physicals and immunizations).

Grades 2 and 6, must have proof of an updated Dental Exam. All 3 examinations

should be performed within one year prior to the start of school on August 17 to be

current. Proof of these exam forms are due no later than October 15, 2020.

Luers’ 20% Off Uniform Sale is going on now thru the end of July.

Have you been to the school Facebook page lately? Keep up on the latest events in

our school community! Make sure to follow us as we use Facebook as one of our

communication tools to share information with the school community.

Help wanted… Help is needed with our After care program this school year. Please

contact Ashlie Carlisle if interested@ ashlie.carlisle@saintaloysius.org.

Happy Summer Vacation to all of our Parishioners. Thank you for all you do and

your wonderful support.

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— Parish Data —

In charity, please remember in your prayers… 2017… Donald Drendel, Denzil DeVanney, Walther Fliege, Barbara Todd, Helen Richardson, Mary Bedolli, Donald Mroscak, August Papilli, Frances Emmons, Rob-ert Berberet Sr. Katie Raffa, John Williams, Barbara Veseling, Mike Timko, Richard Neal Sr. Marianne Charles, Robert Wolf, Virginia Wagner and Betty Andretta. 2018… Larry Brooks, Katherine Stoecker, Betty Chernis, Kathy Martin, Beatrice Nimpson, Fredrick Bedolli, Mary Kulek, Bernie Hagele, Dorothy Warrington, Mary LeMasters, Peg Wilson, Annette Hickman, Edna Kennedy, Joseph Carlove, Bernadine Seitz, Joseph Crowe, Patricia Rigdon, Janet Coe, Jeannette O’Ravis. 2019... Lena Ostenburg, Bonnye Locke, Alda Bretz, Della Maurer, Leonard Naumovich, Leanne Schleyhahn, Delores Anthony, Carl Venvertloh, Elmer

Schuster, Norman and Helen Reeves, Pat Capranica, Richard Murawski, John Wolosick, William Eck, Leonard Jann, Laura Palazzolo, Christine Kohlrus, Carole Wetherell, Larry Tebrugge Sr. 2020... John Power Jr., Ceil Trello, John Trstensky Matt Cosgrove, Dominic Titone, Patricia Mathews, Bernice Ralph and Marian Reinbold.

Parish Ministry Schedule - Sat-Sun - August 1-2

Saturday, 4:30pm Sunday, 8:00am

Music

Lector

E.M.

Servers

Total

65 93 158

Weekly Attendance-July 18-19

PARISH CALENDAR

The budgeted amount is the minimal required to maintain services,

employee benefits, utilities, and maintenance at current levels and

does not provide for debt payment, unbudgeted repairs or improve-

ments, or long term planning for the parish or school. Offerings

Budget for the month of July is $40,000.00 We have received 58 %

of the needed funding to meet essential budget obligations which

keep our parish financially healthy.

PARISH CALENDAR

PARISH CALENDAR

PARISH CALENDAR

PARISH CALENDAR WEEKLY PARISH OFFERING

Week 2 July 12 Total to Date

Weekly Envelopes $4,692.00 $23,361.00

Total

$4,692.00

$23,361.00

Special Prayers and Blessing

Please pray for the repose soul of:

Corinda Polina Eternal Rest Grant to her, O Lord and let perpetu-

al light shine on her

July 26 8:00am Sunday Morning Mass

July 26 8:45am Communion Service

July 28 8:00am Morning Mass

July 28 3:00pm Rosary

July 28 6:30pm Finance Council

July 29 8:00am Morning Mass

July 29 3:00pm Rosary

July 30 8:00am Morning Mass

July 30 3:00pm Rosary

July 31 8:00am Morning Mass

July 31 3:00pm Rosary

August 1 4:30pm Saturday Evening Mass

August 1 4:45pm Communion Service

August 2 8:00am Sunday Morning Mass

August 2 8:45am Communion Service

PARISH CALENDAR

ANNUAL CATHOLIC SERVICES APPEAL

ANNUAL CATHOLIC SERVICES APPEAL-2019

Assessment (2019) $51,458.00

Total Pledge (June 9, 2020) $24,500.00

Amount owed $26,958.00

ANNUAL CATHOLIC SERVICES APPEAL-2018

Assessment (2018) $49,968.00

Total Pledge (June 30, 2019)

$25,225.00

Amount owed $24,743.00

St. Aloysius Catholic Church: A Discipleship Parish

Around the Church

Share your story. The Office for Pro-Life Activities and Spe-

cial Ministries is accepting stories, photos and drawings for the

Catholic Times’ October Respect Life edition. This year’s theme

is: Live the Gospel of Life: to imitate Christ and follow in his

footsteps. For more information, a flyer is located at: https://

www.dio.org/plasm or call the Office for Pro-Life Activities and

Special Ministries - 217-698-8500, ext 161.

Prayer Warriors are still welcome to pray in front of Spring-

field Planned Parenthood 601 N. Bruns Lane. For more infor-

mation, contact info@springfieldrtl.org/ www.springfieldrtl.org

Spiritual Resources for Life at Home • Daily three minute

retreats from Loyola Press for adults https:// w.loyolapress.com/3-

minute-retreats-dailyonlineprayer/ • Magnificat is currently offer-

ing complimentary access to its at-home prayer resources https://

us.magnificat.net/free • Daily Gospel Reflections from Bishop

Barron: https:// dailycatholicgospel.com/sign-up-daily-gospel

• The University of Notre Dame offers a free virtual course

designed to help deepen knowledge of and relationship with

Scripture (https://mcgrath.pathwright.com/library/saint-johns-

bible/102496/about/) • Documentaries, TV shows, podcasts, and

radio segments from Salt and Light Media that highlight stories

and issues relevant to the Catholic community in the world today

https://saltandlighttv.org/

Faith never takes a vacation. Covenant Network can

increase your awareness of faith in

your life as we offer inspiring and in-

formative programming throughout the

day and night. Stay in touch with your

faith by listening to Catholic radio on

WTTT 88.9 FM, our Covenant Network app on your mobile

device or at ourcatholicradio.org.

Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time – July 26-The Kingdom of Heaven. Living in the kingdom of heaven can be

hard to fathom at times. It is a treasure, it is surprising, it is full

of good and bad alike. The Letter to the Romans reminds us

that for those who love God, all things work for good. It may

not happen tomorrow, or next week, but it will happen. All will

be well. While living in God’s kingdom now, what treasure(s)

do I seek? How will I share what I find? What in my storeroom

can I share with others?

The Protecting God’s Children class is now being offered

online. Visit dio.org for more information.

Please remember to visit our website www.saintaloysius.org

to watch our daily Masses (8:00am), rosary

(3:00pm) and weekend masses Saturday (4:30pm)

and Sunday (8:00am). Reception of Holy Com-

munion is offered on Saturday after 4:30pm mass

and Sunday after 8:00am mass.

Seeing

Sometimes the Bible can sound like nonsense.

Like in the Gospel – where Jesus says, “they look but do not see

and hear but do not listen or understand.” How is that even possi-

ble?

It’s not just possible. It’s commonplace. You and I do it all the

time. Here’s how it goes.

We look. We label. And…we’re done.

We don’t really see the person. Not after we label them.

It’s not just that we don’t stop for a closer look. We don’t even

slow down. With quick label, we’ve turned them into a thing.

Dropped them into a convenient box with everything else that

has the same label. And moved on.

The scary part? How often you and I do this. And how easily we

do it.

Whether we slap a positive label on them or a negative label real-

ly doesn’t matter. Because either one does the same thing.

When we label, it keeps us from seeing everything that’s really

going on with them. From ever understanding who they are. Or

why they do what they do.

Which means that we can never help them. We can never use the

gifts that God has given us to do any good for them. To make

any difference in their lives.

Even the thought to do that never occurs to us. Because to us,

they’re just another thing with a label.

Truth be told, getting past the labels and to the person?

It’s the only way that any soul is ever saved. It’s the only way

that any life is ever changed.

And it starts with seeing them not as a label, but as a person. As

someone.

Someone worthy of your time. Someone worthy of your sacri-

fice.

It starts with seeing them the same way that God

sees you.

-Deacon Jim

St. Aloysius Catholic Church: A Discipleship Parish

Parish Bulletin Board

Going to Mass. Please arrive tot church at least 10 minutes before Mass begins. Masks

are required if you wish to enter church. Hand sanitizers will be availa-

ble in the vestibule. The ushers will direct you to your seat. Every other

row of pews will be taped off and tape marks will be placed on the pews

for social distancing. Families living in the same house may sit together,

but otherwise you are asked to observe the markings. There will be no

missalettes (they have been taped off and there will be no bulletins( they

will be emailed on Fridays) You may bring your own missal but please take with you

when you leave. The collection basket will be placed in the middle of church for your do-

nation. You can still drop your envelopes off at the rectory mailbox or by mail. Following

social spacing and guidelines it was certainly a successful start to what will hopefully be a

steady return to regularity. Bulletin are online only. Thank you for your cooperation.

Face Masks … A gentle reminder that we are still required to wear Face Masks (Phase

4) as we enter and exit the Church. And as always it is recommended to wear a mask dur-

ing your entire time in the church building for the safety of all.

Act of Spiritual Communion... A Prayer by St. Alphonsus Liguori … My Jesus, I be-

lieve that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I

desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramen-

tal, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and

unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.

We will continue to live stream Mass on Sunday, weekday Mass and the rosary. We will

also provide communion services after the weekend masses to those unable to go to Mass.

The Parish office is open 9:00-noon (Monday-Thursday) to the public. In the afternoons

we will be working on details (moving storerooms, files, archives of various sorts, etc.) at

the Rectory and on campus. Our weekly bulletin will be accessible through our parish

website. This is the best way to know what is going on in the parish. You can also sign up

to receive Flocknotes. Instruction our on the website.

Thank you for your contributions that keep us current on bills, utilities, payroll, benefits,

and so much more. Whenever there is a challenge or a need, St. Aloysius always steps up.

THANK YOU SO MUCH!

In your July envelopes you will find a yellow envelope for St. Aloysius School Tui-tion Assistance. These monies will go to help those families, who have been approved

through our FACTS Tuition Grant and Aid Assessment Program, qualify for financial as-

sistance to attend our school. We are deeply appreciative for your support of this special

envelope.

COVID-19 has hit the needs of the homeless on our streets greatly. The Social

Justice Committee/Street Ministry are trying to help the homeless with both breakfast and

lunch. We are in need of breakfast or granola bars, lunchbox size fruit cups and juice box-

es. Items can be dropped off at the weekend masses (there ill be a tub in the back of

church) or at the Parish office (Monday –Thursday 9:00-noon). Thank you for your love

and support of the homeless and their needs in our community.

If you know someone who may be interested in learning more about their faith invite them

to join RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) and find out if it is for them. You

could accompany them (give them moral support) to the sessions as they explore our faith.

RCIA will begin in mid September 18. You can contact the parish office (544-4544)

to register or obtain more information. Now is the time to talk to that friend or family

member and invite them to RCIA. Your word or deed can make a difference!

Thank You... The advertisements

that appear in this bulle-

tin completely defray all

publishing costs which

the church would other-

wise incur. Please pat-

ronize the sponsors on

the back of this bulletin and thank

them for their kind generosity.

St. Aloysius Prayer Chain... If you

have a special intention or someone

whom you would like prayers offered

please call Mrs. Vikki Warren @ 217-

544-2299.

Stewardship … Gracious and loving

God, we understand that

you call us to be stew-

ards of your abundance,

the caretakers of all you

have entrusted to us.

Help us to use your gifts

wisely and to share them generously.

May our faithful stewardship be the

hallmark of our discipleship, a visible

sign of our commitment to Christ. We

pray with grateful hearts, in Jesus’

name. Amen.

July 27 Weekday

July 28 Weekday

8:00am Bernice Ralph +

July 29 St. Martha 8:00am Concetta Antonacci + July 30 Weekday 8:00am Della Maurer +

July 31 St. Ignatius 8:00am Ceil Trello + August 1 St. Alphonsus August 2 18th Ordinary Sunday Sat 4:30pm All Parishioners + Sun 8:00am Thelma Titone+

Add your voice . . . share a story related to this

year’s Respect Life theme -

For Catholic Times October Respect Life Month

Calling for Stories . . .

Office for Pro-Life Activities

and Special Ministries

1615 W. Washington St.

Springfield, Illinois 62702

dmoore@dio.org

Stories may be about the impact of the respect life

movement, adoption, helping another, choosing life, or

about a vocation.

Articles should be approximately 150-200 words.

Photos, if available, should be high resolution (300 dpi)

digital format.

“Live the Gospel of Life to imitate

Christ and follow in his footsteps.”

Please email or mail submission by August 15 to: