Ongoing Opportunities

“Ask Father”

Schedule an evening with Father

Do you have questions about the teachings of the Catholic Church? Take this opportunity to attend or host an evening with Father Mike Hay to get a better

understanding of our Church. An evening may be hosted in your home or in the Tekulve Room with friends, family or neighbors. To schedule a date, contact Father at the rectory (574-4840). Your questions submitted to Father in advance will help with his preparation and are highly recommended.

Tender Mercies

Matthew 25:35 “For I was hungry and you gave me food…”

On the third Monday of each month, St. Aloysius is responsible for preparing and serving meals to the homeless of Tender Mercies. Captains are needed each month to plan a menu, coordinate the preparation of the food and to serve the meal at Tender Mercies. For more information or to volunteer, call Marilyn Shutte (574-9859).

Mary Magdalen House

Mary Magdalen House is a facility located Over the Rhine that enables the homeless and needy to use a toilet, be able to shower and shampoo, and have the clothes they are wearing laundered and dried. At times these clothes may need replenishing. Place them in a bin that is marked Mary Magdalen House in the Server’s

Sacristy. Thank You.
Questions–Pat-662-7151

List of needed items

Spiritual Library
Recordings and books are available to aid you in your faith journey. St. Al’s has a wealth of books, cds and tapes in their spiritual library located in the Server’s

Sacristy. Gain new insight to pass on to others.

Open before and after all masses

VATICAN /ARCHDIOCESE LINKS

Pope Benedict XVI encyclicals

Compendium of the Social Doctrine of the Church

An additional site to find Papal encyclicals
This is not an official Vatican web site.

United States Council of Catholic Bishops

Archdiocese of Cincinnati web site

MARRIAGE LINKS

Catholic Marriage Encounter

National Pastoral Initiative on Marriage

Information regarding annulments
Couple to Couple League International

Pope John Paul II’s Theology of the Body

Make your marriage stronger. Click here: http://retrouvaille.org/

Recommended Reading
Road Less Traveled by M. Scott Peck
Five Love Languages by Gary Chapman
Just Your Type by Paul D. Tieger
20 Rules and Tools for a Great Marriage by Steve Stephens
52 Dates for You and Your Mate by David Arp
10 Great Dates for Empty Nesters by David Arp
Marriage Fitness by Mort Fertel