ST. ALOYSIUS TO HOST SESQUICENTENNIAL EVENTS

St. Aloysius Church will celebrate its 150th anniversary on June 20-21 with several events.
On Saturday, a polka and square dance, featuring the music of Die Freudemacher German band, will be held from 7-10 p.m. in the activity center. Families are invited. A free-will donation will be accepted. Snacks and beverages will be available for purchase.

After the dance, the parish will sponsor a bonfire and burn the mortgage to the building addition.

On Sunday, the 11 a.m. Mass will be celebrated by Bishop John M. D’Arcy. He will dedicate and anoint a new altar, which was built by parishioners. The interior of the church has also been redecorated and painted through the volunteer efforts of the parishioners.

After Mass, children’s games and beef barbecue will be available from 12:30 to 2:30 p.m.

A Marian music concert, presented by parishioners and friends of the parish, will be held in the church at 3 p.m. The choir, soloists and musicians will sing traditional and contemporary hymns of the Blessed Mother. The concert includes congregational singing. The event is free and open to all.

St. Aloysius is located on State Road 1, just south of Interstate 469, exit 6.