St. Aloysius/Gate of Heaven

06/02/2026

⛪✨ 125 YEARS AND COUNTING: The History of Our Church and Cemetery! ✨⛪

Ever wonder why you sometimes hear 1896 and other times 1899 when it comes to the history of St. Aloysius Church here in Livingston Manor? Here is the story behind our roots—and our cemetery!

🪵 1896: Local businessman A.P. DuBois generously donated the land, and the physical church building structure was constructed.

⛪ 1899: The parish structure was officially organized, and the church fully opened its doors to the public for regular services.

🪦 1901: Recognizing the need to care for our parish families in both life and death, the church officially acquired the land for Saint Aloysius Cemetery just two years after opening!Because our active spiritual community and official public operations began in 1899, we measure our parish milestones from that year—making our official 125th Anniversary!

🎉From our beautiful church building to the sacred, peaceful grounds of our cemetery where our first resident priest, Father Francis Mary Verdan, and generations of loved ones rest, St. Aloysius has been the heart of faith and memory in Livingston Manor.

Thank you to every parishioner, past and present, who has dedicated their time, hearts, and prayers to making St. Aloysius such a special place to call home. Here’s to the next chapter of serving God and our neighbors together! 🙏❤️

👇 Drop a comment below and share your favorite family milestone, memory, or a picture of your time at St. Aloysius! 👇

05/28/2026

Don't forget! The American Red Cross Blood Drive at the Livingston Manor Firehouse is officially underway from 1:00 PM to 6:00 PM TODAY.If you haven't made an appointment yet, there is still time to walk in and donate. It only takes about an hour of your time to become a hero to someone in need.Drop by the firehouse today and help us reach our community goal! 🩸

05/27/2026

🤯 Mind-Blowing Catholic History Fact: Catholics don’t celebrate birthdays.
Well, at least not the birthdays of Saints! 🎂❌
If you look at the Catholic calendar, almost every "Feast Day" for a saint actually marks the day they died, not the day they were born. The Church calls this their dies natalis—their "Heavenly Birthday"—marking the exact day they were born into eternal life.
In fact, out of thousands of saints in history, the Catholic Church only celebrates the actual physical birthday of three people:
1️⃣ Jesus (Christmas - Dec 25)
2️⃣ The Virgin Mary (Sept 8)
3️⃣ John the Baptist (June 24)
Everyone else gets celebrated on their death day. Talk about a completely different way to look at life and legacy!

05/22/2026

🕊️ Worship Aid: Weekend Schedule & Memorial Day Prayer

Join our parish community as we reach the glorious culmination of the Easter season this Sunday, May 24th, on the Solemnity of Pentecost!

🇺🇸 MEMORIAL DAY PRAYER

As we head into Memorial Day weekend, let us pause to honor and remember all the brave men and women who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to our nation.

God of power and mercy, you destroy war and cast down the proud. We praise you for those brave souls who have laid down their lives for our country, for our freedom, and for the protection of others. Grant them eternal rest, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their courage never be forgotten, and may your peace reign throughout the world. Amen.

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🔥 OUR LITURGICAL TIMELINE

* This Weekend (Pentecost - May 24th):
* Readings: Acts 2:1-11 | 1 Corinthians 12:3-7, 12-13 | John 20:19-23
* Reminder: Please wear red to symbolize the tongues of fire!
* Next Weekend (Most Holy Trinity - May 31st):
* Readings: Exodus 34:4-6, 8-9 | 2 Corinthians 13:11-13 | John 3:16-18

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⛪ WEEKEND MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday Vigil (May 23rd)

* 4:00 pm – Woodbourne
* 7:00 pm – Liberty (Misa en Español)

Sunday Mass (May 24th)

* 8:30 am – Livingston Manor
* 9:30 am – Monastery of Sisters of Bethlehem (Livingston Manor)
* 10:30 am – Liberty
* 4:00 pm – Liberty
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✨ All are welcome to join us in prayer and worship! Have a safe and blessed holiday weekend!

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05/19/2026

🎉 Wishing a very happy birthday to our beloved Father Ed Bader!
🙏Today, our St. Aloysius family celebrates the gift of your life and your dedicated service to our parish. Thank you for your constant guidance, wisdom, and compassionate heart.

We all know Father Ed impacts each of us in unique ways. We want to celebrate those moments today!

Share your favorite story, memory, or joke with Father Ed in the comments below! Let's fill his day with the wonderful memories we’ve shared over the years. 👇

✨ "The Lord bless you and keep you; the Lord make his face shine on you and be gracious to you." — Numbers 6:24-25

05/18/2026

☘️ The Official Naming of St. Patrick’s

May 24, 1809: Exactly 217 years ago this week, the Board of Lay Trustees held a pivotal meeting in the vestry of St. Peter's Church in Lower Manhattan. During this gathering, they passed a series of resolutions—the most famous being the official decision to name their upcoming cathedral in honor of St. Patrick, the patron saint of Ireland. This original building is known today as The Basilica of St. Patrick's Old Cathedral.

05/15/2026

⛪ Weekly Update & Mass Schedule ⛪

Join us this week as we celebrate the Seventh Sunday of Easter and prepare our hearts for Pentecost! Below are the reflections, readings, and Mass schedules for our community.

🤔 Questions for Reflection
How have I gotten to know God better through prayer? Will I take the time each day this week to note how prayer has changed or affected me?

📖 Readings for this Weekend (Seventh Sunday of Easter – May 17th)Acts 1:12-141 Peter 4:13-16John 17:1-11.

🙏 Weekend Mass Scheduld
Saturday:
4:00 pm – Woodbourne
7:00 pm – Liberty (*Spanish)
Sunday:
8:30 am – Livingston Manor
9:30 am – Monastery of Sisters of Bethlehem (Livingston Manor) — All are welcome.
10:30 am & 4:00 pm – Liberty🕊️

Looking Ahead (Pentecost – May 24th):
Acts 2:1-11 | 1 Corinthians 12:3-7, 12-13 | John 20:19-23
Have a blessed week, and we look forward to praying with you!

05/14/2026

"While he blessed them, he parted from them and was carried up into heaven." — Luke 24:51 📖On this holy day, we rejoice in the glorious ascension of Jesus Christ. Let us lift our hearts in worship and live out His message of love and unity every day. Have a blessed Ascension Day! ✨

"As we reflect on Jesus' promise to remain with us always, where have you felt His presence most in your life this week? Share your story or a simple 'Amen' below! 👇"

04/17/2026

ST. PETER’S RELIGIOUS EDUCATION NEWS

Easter Celebration: The children of St. Aloysius are invited to join us this Sunday, April 19th at 12:30 in the St. Peter’s School building, located at 121 Lincoln Place in Liberty, for our Easter Retreat & Celebration! We will be creating “resurrection gardens” and playing some trivia games! Light refreshments will be served. (PS. We are expecting a visit from a very special Rabbit!) 🐰

04/16/2026