The purpose of the Community Life Commission is to create and foster a spirit of community, to reinforce and strengthen family bonds, and to identify needs so as to better meet the community life needs of the members of St. Aloysius Parish.Pastoral Council Co-Chairs:
Dianna Odom and
Patrick Goldsmith Commission Co-Chairs:
Neila Stone and
Ashley Larson
Aloysius Delicious
A ministry that promotes adult community and fellowship through pot luck suppers scheduled on a Saturday evening, generally either here at St. Aloysius or in parishioner homes, four times a year. Sponsored by Senior Ministry.
Responsibilities include: Having fun and great food with other parishioners! Seniors particularly enjoy these events! Signing up for Aloysius Delicious insures that you receive a post card invitation before each event. However, events are open to all in the parish and are advertised in the bulletin. Four to six participants volunteer to serve as hosts for a specific date. Hosts provide the main dish, decorations, and hospitality. A small stipend helps offset costs of hosting. Publicity and invitations are coordinated by the parish office staff.
Time Commitment/Meetings: Varies according to volunteer's availability. Hosts and hostesses needed.
Contact: Claire Grandy
Book Club
A ministry that promotes fellowship among parishioners through reading selected novels and discussion.
Responsibilities include: Read assigned book and be prepared for discussion.
Time Commitment/Meetings: Meet every 6 weeks at local restaurants to discuss the novel.
Contact: Cindy Denham
Coffee & Donuts
A ministry that hosts the weekly coffee and donut reception after 9:00 a.m. Sunday Mass.
Responsibilities include: Picking up donuts and apple juice, setting up, making coffee and cleaning up.
Time Commitment/Meetings: Volunteers are usually scheduled 3 to 4 times a year.
Contact: Juli and David Jenkins
Christmas Crafts Group
A ministry that plans and coordinates an annual Advent craft event for children.
Responsibilities include: Preparing craft supplies for individual ease of use as well as demonstrating craft on day of event to children, if desired.
Time Commitment/Meetings: One initial meeting; time commitment varies according to volunteer's availability.
Contact:
Meme Tassin, Chair, or
Crystal Harmon, Co-chair
Family Life
A ministry that promotes "Family" with celebrations for all ages, including Parish receptions.
Responsibilities include: The Family Life Committee volunteers will organize events, set up and decorate, serve food and clean-up.
Time Commitment/Meetings: Initial organizational meeting per event to coordinate responsibilities.
Contact:
Neila Stone, Co-chair, or
Rebecca Valluzzo, Co-chair
Senior Ministry
A ministry that provides resources and opportunities for our senior parish members to be active and grow in Christian fellowship.
Responsibilities include: Assisting in the planning of events and participating in planned events. Senior Ministry activities include: information presentations, luncheons, trips, retreat, Bible studies and Five-O-Exercise.
Time Commitment/Meetings: Time varies according to event.
Contact:
Geneva Johnson, Events Co-chair, or Odette Collett,
Events Co-chair
Five-O-Exercise Contact: Ginny Booker
Knights of Columbus
A ministry composed of Catholic men who work together to support their Church, their community and each other.
Responsibilities include: Promoting and coordinating social, athletic and fundraising functions.
Time Commitment/Meetings: Varies according to volunteer's availability with meetings on the second Thursday of each month.
Contact: Sam Mistretta, Grand Knight
Aloysius/LSU Lunch Bunch
A ministry that provides lunch to LSU students at Christ the King Student Center.
Responsibilities include: Organizing, planning and serving meals once or twice per semester.
Time Commitment/Meetings: Varies according to volunteer's availability.
Contact: Kim Landry, Co-chair, or
Aimee Arnoult, Co-chair
Mardi Gras Float
A ministry that promotes fellowship among parishioners during Mardi Gras season.
Responsibilities include: Creating and/or riding on a float in the Southdowns Parade.
Time Commitment/Meetings: Varies according to volunteer's availability.
Contact: Jeremy Leake,
Chair, or David Kerth
Men's Club
A ministry that provides volunteer services to the parish and its ministries.
Responsibilities include: Organization and implementation of two parish retreats, an adult Italian dinner and a golf tournament in addition to supporting parish events as the need arises.
Time Commitment/Meetings: Requested annual dues are $10.00 which covers dinner at regularly scheduled meetings.
Contact:
Brad Bourg, President
Scouting
A ministry that supports Boy Scout, Cub Scout, and Girl Scout troops within our parish.
Responsibilities include: Coordinating and participating in scout activities. Adult volunteers are also needed as Merit Badge Counselors.
Time Commitment/Meetings: To be determined at a later date.
Contact: Bert Dantin (Boy Scouts) 673-4308,
Cristina Capello (Girl Scouts),
Tara
Stevens Trimble (Girl Scouts), or
Erick Comeaux (Cub Scouts)
30+ Singles Social Group
A ministry that provides resources and opportunities for our parish's single adults to grow in Christian companionship.
Responsibilities include: Working with Catholic Diocese to promote social functions, seminars, retreats and Bible study sessions for parish singles.
Time Commitment/Meetings: Monthly.
Contact: Chair Needed! Claire Grandy
Welcoming Committee
A ministry that welcomes newcomers to St. Aloysius Parish.
Responsibilities include: Coordinating and hosting two luncheons per year.
Time Commitment/Meetings: Varies according to volunteer's availability.
Contact: Anne Roberts, Co-chair, or Lisa Romano Bruno, Co-chair
Ambassadors Committee
A ministry that guides new parishioners throughout their first year of membership.
Responsibilities include: Providing an open line of communication for new parishioner families and encouraging involvement in ministries and community events.
Time Commitment/Meetings: Varies.
Contact: Liz Guinn, Co-chair, or Megan Foco, Co-chair
