• A Human Went to Heaven & Sent Us the Spirit
    A Human Went to Heaven & Sent Us the Spirit
    June 3, 2025
    by Leonard Wathen
    The Ascension of our Lord and Pentecost are two of the most important feasts of the Catholic Church's liturgical year. What happened on these feasts, and what do they teach us about our mission today?
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  • The Hell There Is: A Book Recommendation
    The Hell There Is: A Book Recommendation
    May 21, 2025
    by Leonard Wathen
    Every now and then, I come across a book that I wish every Catholic would read. The Hell There Is: An Exploration of an Often-Rejected Doctrine of the Church by Msgr. Charles Pope is unquestionably one of them.
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  • We are the Times!
    We are the Times!
    May 14, 2025
    by Leonard Wathen
    “Let us live well and the times will be good. We are the times!” What do these words of St. Augustine reveal about the pontificate of Pope Leo XIV?
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  • Uniting Around Our American Pope
    Uniting Around Our American Pope
    May 9, 2025
    by Leonard Wathen
    Habemus Papam! Or as they say in Chicago, “Ay, we got a pope!” How should Catholics respond to Pope Leo XIV, the first American pope, in our politically divided world?
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  • Camp Maria Update
    April 30, 2025
    Our Missions Ministry's Camp Maria service projects have been completed successfully before their 1 May 2025 target date.
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  • Pray the Rosary Daily for Pope Francis & the Upcoming Papal Election
    Pray the Rosary Daily for Pope Francis & the Upcoming Papal Election
    April 26, 2025
    by Leonard Wathen
    As we begin the "novemdiales" for Pope Francis and prepare for the Papal Conclave, please pray the Rosary daily for the repose of Pope Francis's soul and for the election of a holy successor. Pray this prayer - To Thee O Blessed Joseph - at the end of your daily Rosary.
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  • Praying during the
    Praying during the "Interregnum"
    April 23, 2025
    by Leonard Wathen
    During this "interregnum" — the time between two popes — let us pray for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis and for the election of his successor. Some suggestions for prayer may be found in this article.
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  • Easter Egg Hunt
    Easter Egg Hunt
    April 10, 2025
    Join us in the parish hall after the 11:00 AM Mass on Sunday, April 27 for coffee, donuts, and fellowship—followed by an egg hunt outside! Don’t forget to bring your Easter baskets. Hosted by the Catholic Moms Group.
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  • Holy Week & Easter Schedule
    Holy Week & Easter Schedule
    April 9, 2025
    Click here for our complete Holy Week liturgy Schedule! Our Easter Vigil Mass is at 8 PM, and our Easter Sunday Masses are at 8 AM and 11 AM.
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  • Mental Health Facts
    April 3, 2025
    A resource from the Archdiocese of Washington Office of Deaf and Disabilities Ministry.
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  • April is Autism Awareness Month
    April 1, 2025
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  • Two Spots Left for Camp Covecrest
    Two Spots Left for Camp Covecrest
    March 27, 2025
    Two spots are left for our high school trip to Camp Covecrest in Tiger, GA, from August 3 to 9, 2025! Sign up today!
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  • The Urgent Call to Evangelize: Signs of Hope and Reasons for Concern
    The Urgent Call to Evangelize: Signs of Hope and Reasons for Concern
    March 6, 2025
    by Leonard Wathen
    Catholic conversions are on the rise—but so are departures from the Church. As Lent begins, now is the time to renew our commitment to evangelization. Here are some practical suggestions!
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  • Making Ash Wednesday Ashes
    February 13, 2025
    Ever wonder where the ashes for Ash Wednesday come from? Watch Father David turn palms from Palm Sunday into ashes for Ash Wednesday!
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  • Camp Covecrest
    February 6, 2025
    Registration for high school teens to attend Camp Covecerst closes soon! Click here for details and registration.
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  • March for Life
    January 11, 2025
    Our Knights Council 1470 is sponsoring a bus to the March for Life on Friday, January 24. Sign up here to save your spot!
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  • Indulgences: A Jubilee Opportunity
    Indulgences: A Jubilee Opportunity
    January 9, 2025
    by Leonard Wathen
    Discover how the Church’s teaching on indulgences can deepen your faith and help your loved ones on their journey to heaven. As we celebrate the Jubilee Year 2025, learn how simple acts of devotion—like visiting St. Aloysius Church—can become profound spiritual gifts for the faithful departed.
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  • What is an Indulgence?
    What is an Indulgence?
    December 19, 2024
    by Leonard Wathen
    During the Jubilee Year 2025, we can receive an indulgence simply for visiting our parish Church, St. Aloysius! But what are indulgences, and why are they worth receiving?
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  • The Holy Year of 2025
    The Holy Year of 2025
    December 11, 2024
    St. Aloysius Church has been chosen as a Jubilee Parish for the Holy Year of 2025! Learn more about the Jubilee Year - an opportunity for prayer and pilgrimage - in this short article.
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  • Help our Teens Travel to Camp!
    December 2, 2024
    This Giving Tuesday, help our Youth Ministry raise funds to travel to Camp Covecrest in Georgia!
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