Our Sunday Visitor (OSV) Online Giving
Your continued generosity is important to help our parish maintain financial stability and services. Please consider signing up for online donations at https://www.osvhub.com/stjohnalden/giving/funds/sunday-collections. If you are having difficulty with this link, or you would prefer to set up your donation directly, please email Patty Bocchichio, Fields of Grace Bookkeeper, at bookkeeper@stjohnsalden.org or call 716-937-6959 ext. 112.
Donations may also be mailed or dropped off to the Parish Office at: 2021 Sandridge Rd, Alden, NY 14004.
Thank you - we appreciate your support!
Parish & School Calendar
Staff
- Fr. George Devanapalle, Parochial Vicar
- Fr. John Arogyasami, Parochial Vicar
- Deacon John Zielinski, Permanent Deacon
- Patricia Bocchichio, Bookkeeper
- Sue Drozdiel, Office Manager
- Deacon Marc Leaderstorf, Permanent Deacon
- Zachary Yoder, St. John's School Principal
- Dan Stachelski, III, Director of Music & Liturgy
- Angela Behrend, Faith Formation Leader
Daily Readings
Saturday of the Twenty-Fifth Week in Ordinary Time
09/28/24 8:30 am
Memorial of Saint Vincent de Paul, Priest
09/27/24 8:30 am
Thursday of the Twenty-fifth Week in Ordinary Time
09/26/24 8:30 am
"Let us ask God to help us set out on a path of true conversion. Let us leave behind our selfishness and self-absorption, and turn to Jesus’ Pasch. Let us stand beside our brothers and sisters in need, sharing our spiritual and material goods with them. In this way, by concretely welcoming Christ’s victory over sin and death into our lives, we will also radiate its transforming power to all of creation." Pope Francis, October 4, 2018
Busted Halo
How Do I Instill Enthusiasm for Faith in My 10th Grade Students?
09/27/24 12:15 am
Faith is not taught, it is caught. So while it’s important to present your curriculum clearly and accurately, you must also offer an enthusiastic example…
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Read MoreBeyond the Pulpit: Unconventional Ways to Serve Your Church
09/25/24 12:02 am
There are countless unexpected and creative ways individuals can contribute to their faith communities. Here are some lesser-known vocations and how they're making a significant impact.
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Read MoreWho is Padre Pio of Pietrelcina? Examining His Inspiring Story of Faith and Trust
09/23/24 12:05 am
Padre Pio of Pietrelcina is one of the Catholic Church’s best-known saints and stigmatists whose life serves as a true testament to radical love of…
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Read MoreNYS Catholic Conference
Statement on Abortion Slush Fund in NYS Budget
04/26/24 11:32 am
Following is a statement by Kristen Curran, director of government relations for the New York State Catholic Conference on the inclusion of a $25 million so-called “Reproductive Freedom & Equity” grant program for abortion providers in the enacted 2024-25 New York State Budget: “In a difficult budget year amid continued economic uncertainty, New York lawmakers […]
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Read MoreCatholic Schools Fare Well in State Budget
04/24/24 1:37 pm
New York State’s Catholic schools will benefit from increased support under the recently enacted state budget. Governor Hochul and legislative leaders provided significant increases in several programs that serve religious and independent schools. The most notable funding increases include: $25 million increase for Health, Safety, & Security initiatives (totaling $70 million); $45 million increase in […]
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Read MoreDignity for All Students Act
04/24/24 11:37 am
Memorandum of Opposition Re: S3180 Hoylman-Sigal / A1829 Jean-Pierre Includes private, independent and religious schools under the provisions of the “Dignity for All Students Act” The above referenced legislation would force the state’s religious and independent schools to comply with the provisions of Chapter 482 of the Laws of 2009, despite the clear and explicit […]
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