August 16, 2020 – Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time

Fr. Clinton P. Honkomp, O.P. (303) 522-0196 Pastor

Deacon Mick Palazzolo Social Justice/Campus Ministry

Deacon. Jim Dodge Adult Education/Hospital Ministry

Mr. Dan Blentlinger

Deacon Intern

Mrs. Denise Reavis Principal

Mrs. Debbie Mandeville Parish Administrative Assistant

Mr. Rich Harkins Business/IT Manager

Mrs. Angie Daniels School Administrative Assistant

Mr. Joe Dinardo Maintenance

Mrs. Alice Hill Liturgy & Music

Mr. Dave Klestinski Homebound Ministry

Mass Times: Saturday (vigil) 4:30 pm

Sunday 8:00 am, 10:30 am

Holy Days: As announced

Daily Mass: W, Th, F: 6:20 am

Tuesday: 8:20 am

Communion Service: Monday: 6:20am

Sacrament of Reconciliation: Saturday, 3:30pm

Eucharistic Adoration:

First Friday/Saturday: Friday 7:00 am to Sat 8:00 am

Other Fridays: 7:00 am - 5:00 pm

Parish Office Hours: M - F: 8:30 am - 4:00pm

School Office Hours: M - F: 7:45 am - 3:30 pm

2000 E. Sangamon Avenue (mailing address: 2125 N. 21st Street)

Springfield, Illinois 62702

Church: (217) 544-4554 Fax: (217) 544-4963

School: (217) 544-4553 Fax: (217) 544-1680

www.saintaloysius.org

Dear Friends in Christ,

“For the gifts and the call of God are irrevocable.” (Romans 11:29).

God has a special mission in mind for each of us. He has given us

the gifts we need to accomplish that mission. We are called to be

good stewards by using those gifts to do the work that He has

planned for each of us. If we deny our gifts or fail to use them as

God calls us to use them, then some part of His work will be left

undone.

This week we officially welcome Deacon Intern, Dan Blentlinger

back to St. Al’s Parish. Dan will be with us to finish his deacon

formation until his ordination. Dan will be not only involved in all

aspects of our parish life, but he will be working in the school with

our students as they prepare for the reception of the sacraments.

He will also be working with Deacon Mick in social justice minis-

Saint Aloysius Catholic Church A Discipleship Parish

try and the street and homeless ministries in particular. I look for-

ward to having Dan back with us on the parish staff. As you

know, he is an empathetic and compassionate man of profound

integrity. Welcome home, Dan!

Last week we placed in the bulletin a copy of the school’s reopen-

ing plan. Profound thanks to Mrs. Reavis and her staff for prepar-

ing this plan and for having it meet both state and diocesan guide-

lines. If anyone anticipates having contact with our school or stu-

dents during the course of the year, you will want to consult this

report, so you are not caught off guard. It will be a new normal for

us and for our school. Please inform yourselves.

On Monday, August 17, we begin our new academic year at

school. At this point our plan is to be in session all day, 5 days

each week with before & after-care available. It is a blessing that

we have a smaller academic community in such a large building!

Social distancing, etc. can be easily maintained. Caps have been

set for each class and there is a waiting list. We bless our school,

its faculty, parents and student body. May this year, as unusual as

it is, be a great moment in your lives. Join me in praying each day

for the needs of our school and St. Al’s academic community.

The Rite of Christian Imitation of Adults (RCIA) is about to begin

again. If you know of anyone who wishes to enter the Catholic

Church or to complete their sacraments of initiation (Baptism,

Eucharist, Confirmation) and is over 16 years of age, please con-

tact me or the parish office. At this point, enrollment in the pro-

gram does not commit anyone to the final celebration of the sacra-

ments but only to enter into a phase of inquiry. Please pray for the

success of our 2020-2021 RCIA program and for those who may

already be considering entry into the Church.

Do you benefit from the lower tuition asked by our school? If so,

you need to realize that this amount is kept low by our weekly

BINGO game at Caritas Hall. Bingo is held mid-day each and

every Saturday for the benefit of our school. If you have children

in our school, it is important that you volunteer to help out at Bin-

go! Also, special thanks to Ronda Mills and Ed Strode for their

continued leadership at our school’s weekly bingo. You will no-

tice a new “Bingo Box” in our bulletin on the financial run-down

for the week. You will be able to keep track of the on-going Bin-

go finances there. Please volunteer a Saturday or two by calling

Ronda, Ed, or the parish office.

St. Aloysius intercede for us that we might find the courage to

care for others during our pandemic like you did during yours.

Be assured of my prayers for your and your family’s health… see

you on-line!

With Pastoral Affection,

Fr. Clint, O.P.

Pastor

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Pastoral Council

Mikki Buhl

John Cernich

Mary Coady

Joseph Lesko

Gary McCandless

Michelle Stewart

Pam Tipps

Bob Wheatley

Finance Council

Paul Brown

Karl Kohlrus

Amy Neal

Matt Noonan

Ryan Spearie

Earl Schroeder

Paul Palazzolo

Troy Washko

School Board Joel Washko (Chair)

Tom Kohlrus

Nicholas Gilmore

Scott McCamant

Rachel Towner

Marianne Stremsterfer

Joan Bestudik

Nancy Ray

Liturgy Committee

Alice Hill, Chair Linda Vono

Mikki Buhl

Paula Petrilli

Rita Lesko

Gary McCandless

Rachel Schrenk

Mary Coady

Discipleship Committee

Terri Maze

Kim Lesko Michelle Daniels

Lisa Fowler

Ed Strode, Chair

Kathy Paoni

Tom Paoni

Mary Ann Mann

Social Justice Committee

Judy Cervellone

Patti Crouch

Matt Daniels Dave Klestinski

Nancy Schrenk

Michelle Stewart

Greg Stumpf

Principal’s Page Mrs. Denise Reavis

WELCOME to a new school year at St. Aloysius School! What a journey it has been for

our school family! With our hearts focused on TRUE NORTH, our faith

will surely see us through these trying times! God never promised the path

would be smooth! But he did promise to be our companion on this journey!

Throughout all the trials and tribulations of the COVID pandemic, I contin-

ue to be reminded of all our blessings! Our number one priority is to pro-

vide a safe and healthy learning environment for our students. School starts in-person on

Monday, August 17. Please keep our School community in your prayers as we begin this

school year.

Health Exam Information. Children entering Preschool, Kindergarten or 6th grade

must have a complete written Health Exam, with up to date Immunizations, turned in to

the school office before the first day of school. Children entering Kindergarten, 2nd or

6th grade, are required to have a Dental Exam completed. Entering Kindergarteners

must also have an Eye Exam by an Optometrist. Please note, new students transferring

to Illinois from another State or from outside the U.S. must have complete Health, Den-

tal & Eye Exams and up to date Immunizations, regardless of entering grade. All forms

should be turned in to the school office by October15.

Don’t forget to join us for Bingo at Caritas Hall, 909 E Converse, on Saturday, August

22 at 10:45am for Early Bird, other games begin at noon. If you can volunteer to help

please call the school office. Play bingo during our times, help make this a fun and prof-

itable activity for St. Aloysius School! Please consider volunteering. You can text or call

Rhonda (217) 670-4458. Last week bingo made a profit of $565.00. Thank you to our

volunteers last week: Richard Camden, Ron Kohlrus, Karen McKee, Danielle Huff,

Rhonda Mills, and Ed Strode. Please remember to volunteer a Saturday, call Ronda, Ed,

or the parish office.

Supply lists can be found on our webpage at https://saintaloysius.org/classroom-

supply-lists.

Help wanted… Help is needed with our After care program this school year. Please

contact Ashlie Carlisle if interested@ ashlie.carlisle@saintaloysius.org.

PTO Members wanted!!! If you are interested in joining the PTO please notify the

school office (544-4553).

Have you been to the school Facebook page lately? Keep up on the latest events in our

school community! Make sure to follow us as we use Facebook as one of our communi-

cation tools to share information with the school community.

St. Aloysius School admits students of any race, color, sex or national and ethnic

origin to all the rights, privileges, programs and activities generally accorded or made

available to students at the school. It does not discriminate on the basis of race, color,

sex, or national and ethnic origin in the administration of its educational policies, admis-

sions policies, scholarships and load programs, and athletic and school administered

programs.

Thank you for choosing St. Aloysius School! We look forward to seeing you

this week. Do not hesitate to call if you have any questions!

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— Parish Data —

In charity, please remember in your prayers… 2017… Donald Drendel, Denzil DeVanney, Walther Fliege, Barbara Todd, Helen Richardson, Mary Bedolli, Donald Mroscak, August Papilli, Frances Emmons, Rob-ert Berberet Sr. Katie Raffa, John Williams, Barbara Veseling, Mike Timko, Richard Neal Sr. Marianne Charles, Robert Wolf, Virginia Wagner and Betty Andretta. 2018… Larry Brooks, Katherine Stoecker, Betty Chernis, Kathy Martin, Beatrice Nimpson, Fredrick Bedolli, Mary Kulek, Bernie Hagele, Dorothy Warrington, Mary LeMasters, Peg Wilson, Annette Hickman, Edna Kennedy, Joseph Carlove, Bernadine Seitz, Joseph Crowe, Patricia Rigdon, Janet Coe, Jeannette O’Ravis. 2019... Lena Ostenburg, Bonnye Locke, Alda Bretz, Della Maurer, Leonard Naumovich, Leanne Schleyhahn, Delores Anthony, Carl Venvertloh, Elmer

Schuster, Norman and Helen Reeves, Pat Capranica, Richard Murawski, John Wolosick, William Eck, Leonard Jann, Laura Palazzolo, Christine Kohlrus, Carole Wetherell, Larry Tebrugge Sr. 2020... John Power Jr., Ceil Trello, John Trstensky Matt Cosgrove, Dominic Titone, Patricia Mathews, Marian Reinbold and Anthony Pianezza

Parish Ministry Schedule - Sat-Sun - August 22-23

Saturday, 4:30pm Sunday, 8:00am

Music

Lector

E.M.

Servers

Total

100 86 186

Weekly Attendance-August 8-9

PARISH CALENDAR

The budgeted amount is the minimal required to maintain services, employee

benefits, utilities, and maintenance at current levels and does not provide for

debt payment, unbudgeted repairs or improvements for the Parish. Weekly Offerings budget for the month of August is $40,000.00. We have received

39% of needed funding to meet essential budget obligations.

PARISH CALENDAR

PARISH CALENDAR

PARISH CALENDAR

PARISH CALENDAR WEEKLY PARISH OFFERING

Week 6 August 9 Total to Date

Weekly Offertory $5,962.50 $45,967.00

Bingo $565.00 $3,873.00

Shepard one Student $50.00

$1,336.00

Building Fund $40.00 $260.00

Special Prayers and Blessing

Please pray for the repose soul of:

James Wetherell Eternal Rest Grant to him, O Lord and let perpet-

ual light shine on him.

August 16 8:00am Sunday Morning Mass

August 16 8:45am Communion Service

August 17 First Day of School

August 18 8:00am Morning Mass

August 18 3:00pm Rosary

August 19 8:00am Morning Mass

August 19 3:00pm Rosary

August 20 8:00am Morning Mass

August 20 3:00pm Rosary

August 21 8:00am Morning Mass

August 21 3:00pm Rosary

August 22 4:30pm Saturday Evening Mass

August 22 4:45pm Communion Service

August 23 8:00am Sunday Morning Mass

August 23 8:45am Communion Service

PARISH CALENDAR

ANNUAL CATHOLIC SERVICES APPEAL-2019

Assessment (2019) $51,458.00

Total Pledge (June 9, 2020) $24,500.00

Amount owed $26,958.00

ANNUAL CATHOLIC SERVICES APPEAL-2018

Assessment (2018) $49,968.00

Total Pledge (June 30, 2019)

$25,225.00

Amount owed $24,743.00

St. Aloysius Catholic Church: A Discipleship Parish

Around the Church

National Day of Remembrance for Aborted Children…

Please join the Springfield Right to Life for a prayer service on

Saturday, September 12 from 11:00am-12:00pm to honor the

children whose lives have been taken too soon by abortion. This

will be a solemn memorial service in memory of God’s precious

children. It will take place in front of Planned Parenthood, the

very location that ends these innocent children’s lives for the sake

of selfishness, convenience, and greed. White crosses will be

placed on the city property between the sidewalk and the street.

Pastors and prayer warriors will be invited to speak. Those who

wish to bring flowers to place by the crosses are encouraged to do

so. Lawn chairs are welcome.

Live the Gospel of Life... Join Bishop Paprocki in the Dioce-

san Respect Life Mass and Rosary Walk on October 10 at Holy

Family Church, 2606 Washington Avenue, Granite City, Illinois.

Mass begins at 9:00am, celebrated by Bishop Paprocki, with the

Rosary Walk, Prayer Vigil, and Exposition of the Blessed Sacra-

ment following at 10:15am. After the Vigil and Benediction,

lunch will be provided at Holy Family Church with Guest Speak-

er Cara Paschal, Executive Director of Thrive Metro-East. This

event is supported by the Annual Catholic Services Appeal. To

ensure the health of all attendees, guidelines are set by the Center

for Disease Control and the Thomistic Institute at the Pontifical

Faculty of the Dominican House of Studies in Washington, D.C.

This summer is flying by quickly. Do you have a plan to keep

you on the right path in this ever-changing world? Listening to

Catholic programming on Covenant Network will help keep you

focused on faith in your life. Our daily schedule includes the

Mass, the Rosary, the Angelus at noon, the Divine Mercy Chaplet

and other prayers to remind you of saints and feasts during the

day. Call-in shows that answer questions about Church history,

Scripture, the lives of the Saints and current events will keep you

grounded in the Faith. Tune in to 88.9 FM, listen on our Cove-

nant Network app on your mobile device or at OurCatholicRa-

dio.org.

Twentieth Sunday in Ordinary Time... August 16... Kyrie, Eleison. Isaiah reminds us today, in our time of trouble: Observe

what is right, do what is just. Even with outsiders. Jesus, today,

is in lands foreign to the People of Israel. Although he first ig-

nores her, he helps the foreign woman calling to him in her

need. Kyrie, eleison. He hears and acts. The Lord does have

mercy. Who are on the outs with me; how can I show them kind-

ness? How will I act in right and just ways this week? Because

God constantly shows mercy to me, how will I be merciful?

Prayer for the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Almighty and everlasting God, You have taken up body and soul

into the heavenly glory the Immaculate Virgin Mary, Mother of

Your Son: Grant, we beseech You, that, ever intent upon heaven-

ly things, we may be worthy to be partakers of her glory. Through

Jesus Christ Your Son, our Lord, who lives and reigns with You

and the Holy Spirit, One God, forever and ever. Amen

Like a child

“Christianity should have an age limit.”

When I heard this, I asked the speaker what they meant.

The response I got was that Christianity is fine for children, but

that it’s not an “adult religion.” Because it requires you to hold

yourself back.

If you’re going to keep believing, you can’t be emotionally

mature. You have to dumb down.

And these lines from the Gospel were given as proof that

Christianity is supposed to hold people back, “Unless you turn

and become like children, you will not enter the Kingdom of

heaven. Whoever becomes humble like this child is the greatest

in the Kingdom of heaven.”

Is that right? Is that what Jesus is asking us to do? Do you have

to keep yourself emotionally and intellectually immature, if

you want to keep your faith?

Of course not.

A moment’s reflection and you realize that this was said by

someone who doesn’t have children. Much less any under-

standing of children.

In asking us to be humble like a child, Jesus isn’t asking us to

stunt our growth. Jesus isn’t asking us not to live to our full

potential.

Who do you think gave us that potential in the first place?

So what is Jesus asking us to do, to be humble like a child? St.

Jerome nails it,

“Just as a child does not persist in anger, does not long remem-

ber injury suffered, …does not think one thing and say another,

so you too, unless you have similar innocence and purity of

mind, will not be able to enter the kingdom of heaven.”

Becoming humble like a child isn’t about holding back. Or

dumbing down. It’s about dropping our “adult” baggage.

-Deacon Jim

St. Aloysius Catholic Church: A Discipleship Parish

Parish Bulletin Board

Going to Mass. Please arrive tot church at least 10 minutes before Mass begins. Masks

are required if you wish to enter church. Hand sanitizers will be availa-

ble in the vestibule. The ushers will direct you to your seat. Every oth-

er row of pews will be taped off and tape marks will be placed on the

pews for social distancing. Families living in the same house may sit

together, but otherwise you are asked to observe the markings. There

will be no missalettes (they have been taped off and there will be no bulletins( emailed on

Fridays). You may bring your own missal but please take with you when you leave. The

collection basket will be placed in the middle of church for your donation. You can still

drop your envelopes off at the rectory mailbox or by mail. Following social spacing and

guidelines it was certainly a successful start to what will hopefully be a steady return to

regularity. Bulletin are online only. Thank you for your cooperation.

The dispensation from the Sunday obligation remains. Anyone feeling sick should stay

home and anyone who has been in close contact with COVID-19 individuals should self-

quarantine for 14 days. Go to dio.org/coronavirus for a video about what the Mass looks

like with people returning to the pews, including the precautions being taken, cleaning

protocols being implemented, and instructions for the faithful. The website also includes

more detailed information for lay Catholics as we make the transition back to public cele-

brations of Mass.

Face Masks … We continue to hear about the increase of cases in Sangamon County due

to COVID-19. Out of an abundance of caution we ask everyone to wear a face coverings at

mass or while in church. And as always it is recommended to wear a mask during your

entire time in the church building for the safety of all. To maintain safety and proper pre-

cautions, you are asked not to congregate in the vestibule or even outside church. We must

adhere to proper social distancing.

Although at this time it may not always be possible for you to attend Mass and to receive

Jesus in Holy Communion sacramentally, we are encouraged to take up the time honored,

devout practice of making a “Spiritual Communion”. If you watch Mass on TV or the in-

ternet, it is fitting to pray the following at the time of the priest’s Holy Communion.

Act of Spiritual Communion... A Prayer by St. Alphonsus Liguori … My Jesus, I be-

lieve that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I

desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramen-

tal, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and

unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.

We will continue to live stream Mass on Sunday, weekday Mass and the rosary. We will

also provide communion services after the weekend masses to those unable to go to Mass.

If you know someone who may be interested in learning more about their faith invite them

to join RCIA (Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults) and find out if it is for them. You

could accompany them (give them moral support) to the sessions as they explore our faith.

RCIA will begin in mid September. You can contact the parish office (544-4544) to regis-

ter or obtain more information. Now is the time to talk to that friend or family member and

invite them to RCIA. Your word or deed can make a difference!

COVID-19 has hit the needs of the homeless on our streets greatly. The Social

Justice Committee/Street Ministry are trying to help the homeless with both breakfast and

lunch. We are in need of breakfast or granola bars, lunchbox size fruit cups and juice box-

es. Items can be dropped off at the weekend masses (there will be a tub in the back of

church) or at the Parish office (Monday –Thursday 9:00-noon). Thank you for your love

and support of the homeless and their needs in our community.

Thank you for your contributions

that keep us current on

bills, utilities, payroll,

benefits, and so much

more. Whenever there is a

challenge or a need, St.

Aloysius always steps up. THANK

YOU SO MUCH!

St. Aloysius Prayer Chain... If you

have a special intention or someone

whom you would like prayers offered

please call Mrs. Vikki Warren @ 217-

544-2299.

Stewardship … Gracious and loving

God, we understand that you call us to

be stewards of your

abundance, the caretak-

ers of all you have en-

trusted to us. Help us to

use your gifts wisely

and to share them gener-

ously. May our faithful stewardship be

the hallmark of our discipleship, a

visible sign of our commitment to

Christ. We pray with grateful hearts,

in Jesus’ name. Amen.

August 17 Weekday

August 18 Weekday

8:00am Nick Cappelli+

August 19 Weekday 8:00am Marjorie Rechner+ August 20 St. Bernard

8:00am All Parishioners +

August 21 St. Puix X 8:00am Sandra Slingerland+ August 22 Queenship of the Blessed

Virgin Mary

August 23 21st Ordinary Sunday Sat 4:30pm Ted Ceverllone+ Sun 8:00am Jim Esslinger +

As we anticipate vigorous debate in the weeks to come in the public forum, it is good for us as Catholics to remember that

we are bound to follow our well-formed consciences.

What is the Catholic Church’s Teaching on Conscience?

Every human being has a conscience, an inner guide to determining right from wrong. About this faculty, the

Second Vatican Council’s Decree on the Church had this to say: "In the depths of his conscience, man detects a

law which he does not impose upon himself, but which holds him to obedience. Always summoning him to love

and avoid evil, the voice of conscience can, when necessary, speak to his heart more specifically: do this, shun

that. For man in his heart a law written by God. To obey it is the very dignity of man; according to it he will be

judged."

So, we hear the Church telling us that it is our duty to follow the dictates of conscience --- that, in fact, God will

judge us according to how we follow the leads of conscience. Does this mean, then, that it’s alright for people to

do anything just so long as their consciences tell them it’s right?

No, it does not mean this. The Church recognizes the existence of objective moral norms which conscience is

bound to uphold. If, for example, one person killed another after a minor dispute, then argued that his

conscience told him to do so, the objective moral law would still condemn him for killing. We sometimes find

people in whom conscience is ill-formed simply because they have never been taught right from wrong in a

proper manner. Conscience, like all our other human faculties, must be disciplined and trained through time.

There are also individuals in whom the voice of conscience has become distorted, or even silenced, because of

habitual sin. The Navajo Indians have a helpful image to explain this. They picture conscience as a triangle that

turns inside the human heart. Whenever we do something wrong, the spinning triangle brushes the walls of the

heart, causing us discomfort and leading to reform. It occasionally happens, however, that an individual does so

much wrong that the points of the triangle get rubbed away and the walls of the heart becomes calloused. In

such cases, the voice of conscience becomes practically silent.

What are some of the ways in which Christians can form a good conscience?

"In the formation of their consciences, the Christian faithful ought carefully to attend to the sacred and certain

doctrine of the Church." So reads the Second Vatican Council’s Decree on Religious Freedom. In the teachings

of the Church concerning the moral life, we find a clear expression of the manner in which both the natural and

divine laws can illuminate and direct conscience. This is why religious education is so important --- for young

people and adults as well. We may also work toward the formation of a good conscience through daily prayer

and reflection on the Scripture, through effective preaching and by spiritual reading.

Finally, good conscience formation requires that we make an effort to live a life of moral virtue. Many people

have the mistaken notion that a well-formed conscience inhibits human joy by burying one in an avalanche of

"shoulds," "oughts" and "shall nots." But those who avail themselves of the benefits of religious education,

prayer, reading and moral living will discover that a good conscience is essential to experiencing greater

freedom and happiness. A good conscience can help us to discover God’s will in our lives and it is by doing

God’s will that we most truly realize our fullest measures of freedom, growth, peace and joy.

From: http://www.lcdiocese.org/resources/the-catholic-difference/88-what-is-the-catholic-churchs-teaching-on-

conscience.html

READY. SET. START SMART!ST. ALOYSIUS SCHOOL’S GUIDE FOR REOPENING

PARENT & STUDENT EDITION2020-2021 SCHOOL YEAR

A Note from the Principal :The COVID-19 pandemic has caused disruption and changes to life as we

know it. Thank you for your prayers, patience, and unending support as we

have planned for our reopening.

This document is a compilation of guidelines developed by the CDC, the

Diocese of Springfield in Illinois, the Illinois State Board of Education, the

Illinois Department of Public Health, the Sangamon County Department of

Public Health, parent survey data, and staff input.

Due to the nature of COVID-19, we need to be flexible and adapt to changing

conditions. Our plans are subject to change based on future conditions and

recommendations/requirements put in place by state and local health

agencies and the Diocese of Springfield in Illinois.

Despite all the challenges, we will keep our hearts focused on TRUE NORTH!

Out of love for our students, our goal is to provide an environment that is

safe, academically rich, socially rewarding, and grounded in our faith as a

Catholic community.

We look forward to seeing our students for the 2020-2021 school year!

Sincerely,

Denise ReavisPrincipal

Parents:

Before I come to school, I will assess my symptoms; if I have a

fever of 100.4 or higher, or a cough, shortness of breath, or

loss of taste or smell, or if I have been in direct contact with

someone who has COVID-19, I will stay home and contact my

medical provider.

If I ride in a car to school, my parent or guardian will pull in the

designated area. I will have my temperature taken from the car

and then walk into school through my designated door with my

face covering on. I will walk directly to my classroom. My

parents will not be able to walk me to my classroom.

If I ride my bike or walk to school, I will enter the school

through my designated door with my face covering on after my

temperature is checked.

MAKE THE CHOICE THAT IS RIGHT AND SAFE FOR YOUR CHILD:

Option 1:I plan for my child(ren) to return to a traditional classroom setting when school

resumes on August 17, 2020. They will commit to following the safety

guidelines outlined below to protect themselves, their peers, and their teachers.

Students:GETTING TO SCHOOL SAFELY:

Option 2:I prefer for my child(ren) to start the school year with remote e-learning

provided by St. Aloysius School and to return to the traditional classroom when

a vaccine is available, or conditions further improve. Homeroom teachers will

provide lessons and needed materials. Video instruction will be provided when

possible. School policies and procedures apply, and each day of remote e-

learning will count as a day of attendance. I will notify the school of this option

by August 1, 2020.

Students:SAFETY IN THE CLASSROOM, HALLWAYS, and CHURCH :

When I arrive at school, I will have my temperature checked by staff. I

will wear my face covering and walk directly to my classroom. Drop off

will begin at 7:45 AM.

I will bring a water bottle to school, as water fountains will be closed for

regular use; water fountains may only be used to refill water bottles

throughout the day. My water bottles will go home daily to be cleaned.

When I am moving around the classroom, I will wear my face covering

and practice social distancing.

When I am in the classroom and socially distanced, I may remove my

face covering if I am working independently at my desk or when my

teacher is providing whole group instruction.

I will wear my face covering when working in small groups with the

teacher or my peers.

Desks and tables will be spaced six-feet apart and will face in one

direction.

I will wash my hands frequently and/or use hand sanitizer throughout

the day.

When I am changing classes or going to a special area class, I will wear

my mask and practice social distancing. I will follow directional signs in

hallways and on stairways.

I will continue to attend weekly Mass in person or virtually. The number

of grade levels attending Mass in the church will be based on Diocesan

reopening capacity and distance guidelines for our church.

If I am preparing to receive a Sacrament, my preparation will continue.

Students:SAFETY IN SPECIAL CLASSES, LUNCH, AND RECESS:

When I am in the Computer Lab, I will use my own headphones. I will

use hand sanitizer before and after I complete my computer

tasks. Computer stations will be sanitized between uses.

When I am in Music class, I will practice social distancing and wear

my face covering when singing. If music class is outside, I will

practice social distancing and may remove my mask.

When I am in PE, I will practice social distancing and may remove my

face covering. Equipment will be sanitized after each use.

When I am in the Art Room, I will practice social distancing and wear

my face covering. If I am in my classroom for Art class, I may

remove my face covering when working independently at my desk or

when the teacher is providing whole group instruction. There will be

no shared supplies for Art.

In the cafeteria, I will wear my face covering when waiting in line for

food and I will practice social distancing. Once seated, the lunch

tables will face in one direction and my peers and I will be spaced six

feet apart. I may remove my mask while eating but will put my mask

back on before leaving the table.

At recess, I will use the playground equipment labeled for my class.

Recess equipment will be sanitized daily.

Students eating a cold lunch are encouraged to use disposable items.

Pre-packaged individual snacks should be used instead of shareable

snacks or unwrapped food.

To keep occupancy to less than 50 in the cafeteria and on the

playground during lunch and recess, an additional shift has been

added. Arrival and dismissal will be staggered. Tables will be sanitized

between each shift.

Students:DISMISSAL AND GETTING HOME SAFELY:

If I am a Car Rider, my teacher will walk my class to our designated

door for dismissal. My teacher will make sure I find my car. My

parent(s) will wait at the car. I will wear my face covering when I

leave the school building.

If I am a Walker/Biker, I will exit the school building with my teacher

and class through our designated door with my face covering on. I

will wait in the Walker/Biker area, socially distanced from my peers,

until a teacher can safely cross me.

If I am an Aftercare student, I will be dismissed to the gym where an

Aftercare supervisor will wait for me. I will wear my face covering

for dismissal and maintain social distance from my peers.

If I am on a sports team, I will follow the guidelines set forth by

IESA for practices occurring after school in the St. Aloysius

gymnasium.

If I participate in an extracurricular activity, I will be dismissed from

my classroom with the Aftercare students to the appropriate

classroom and will wear my face covering. When I am in the

classroom for my club or activity, I may remove my face covering

when at my desk and practicing social distancing.

If my parents arrive after 3:15, I will go to Aftercare to be picked up.

Fees will apply.

Parents and Students:SAFETY AT BEFORE AND AFTER CARE

Before arriving to Before Care, I will assess my symptoms; if I

have a fever of 100.4 or higher, or a cough, shortness of

breath, or loss of taste or smell, or if I have been in direct

contact with someone who has COVID-19, I will stay home and

contact my medical provider.

My parent or guardian will walk me into the Church basement

for Before Care where my temperature will be taken; My parent

and I will wear a face covering to enter Before Care.

Before Care Staff will wear face coverings. Students will

maintain social distance. When a child is served breakfast, staff

will wear gloves.

When possible After Care will utilize outdoor space, otherwise

students will be in the Church basement. Social distancing

guidelines will apply where necessary.

Snack will be served by staff wearing gloves and face

coverings.

When being picked up, parents will ring the doorbell and be

met by staff. Children will be brought to the door where

parents will sign out. Parents must wear a face covering to pick

up children from After Care.

Parents and Students:SAFETY PROCEDURES FOR EVERYONE

Access to campus will be limited to students and staff members

only.

No more than 50 students will be allowed in the gymnasium or

cafeteria at one time. Students will wear their face coverings

unless they can practice social distancing. Students may

remove face coverings to eat lunch.

Field trips will be limited to virtual learning opportunities.

Pep rallies, assemblies, and other special events will also be

virtual.

Furniture will be limited in the classrooms to accommodate

added space between desks, tables, and chairs.

Students will remain with their classmates or their cohort all

day; special area teachers will travel to classrooms, when

possible.

Parents who will be picking up a child for early dismissal due to

illness or a medical appointment will be expected to call the

front office when they arrive at the school and remain in their

vehicle in front of the main office. A staff member will bring the

child to the vehicle, check your identification, and assist you in

signing out the student. There is no early dismissal within 10

minutes of the regular end of the school day, and only parents,

guardians, or other individuals identified on the student's

contact list, with appropriate identification, will be allowed to

leave with the student.

Parents and Students:SAFETY PROCEDURES FOR EVERYONE (continued)

Parents dropping students off after 8:15 will be expected to call the

front office when they arrive at school and remain in their vehicle in

front of the main office. A staff member will come to your vehicle,

take your child’s temperature, sign them in, and assist the child into

the school.

All buildings and workspaces will be cleaned nightly.

Hand hygiene will be reinforced throughout the day -

arrival/dismissal; before, during, and after preparing or eating food;

after using the bathroom; after blowing one’s nose, coughing, or

sneezing; after touching objects that have been shared; before and

after the use of any shared equipment.

The school will have a designated isolation area if a child or a staff

member presents COVID-19 symptoms at school. Parents will be

contacted to pick ill students up immediately. Contact tracing will be

used to identify students or staff members who may need to self-

quarantine for 14 days. Students will transition to digital learning

during the self-quarantine period using the Google Classroom or

See Saw platform.

The school requires physician’s notes for students who are not able

to wear a face covering.

There will not be a uniform face covering required. Students should

wear clean coverings each day that fit properly and follow the dress

code – no offensive wording or messages, etc.

Parents and Students:SAFETY PROCEDURES FOR EVERYONE (continued)

Building Response for a Confirmed Case:

If there is a confirmed case of COVID-19 from a student or a staff member, the

school will communicate with families.

Following a confirmed case, the area of the school used by the individual will be

closed off immediately, and it will not be used until after proper cleaning and

disinfection procedures have been completed. If possible, windows will be

opened to increase air circulation, and the maintenance staff will wait as long as

possible to clean the location in accordance with the CDC recommendations.

The school will communicate any confirmed cases with the families involved. All

personal, identifiable information will remain confidential when reporting

confirmed cases.

Any confirmed case may result in the closure of the school building for an

extended period. If school is closed due to a confirmed case, all students will

transition to Remote Learning until the building is reopened.

Handling Suspected or Confirmed Positive Cases of COVID-19 in Individuals

Individuals who did not have close contact with the person who is sick can

return to school immediately after disinfection of the area.

Those who had close contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19 or

is suspected of having COVID-19 infection should isolate at home and monitor

for symptoms for 14 days. Close contact means the individual was within 6 feet

of the individual with symptoms for more than 15 minutes.

In the case the individual is in isolation with a family member with COVID-19,

they should isolate until the family member meets the criteria to discontinue

home isolation.

Parents and Students:SAFETY PROCEDURES FOR EVERYONE (continued)Individuals Diagnosed with Covid-19

Individuals who have had symptoms or a diagnosis of COVID-19 should stay

home and not return to school until they meet the criteria to discontinue home

isolation and have consulted with a healthcare provider or state or local health

department. There are two sets of criteria:

Option 1: If, in consultation with a healthcare provider and local public health

authorities knowledgeable about locally available testing resources, it is determined

an individual will not have a test to determine if they are still contagious, the

individual can leave home and return to school after these three conditions have

been met:

● The individual has had no fever for at least 72 hours (that is, 3 full days of

no fever without the use of medicine that reduces fevers) AND

● respiratory symptoms have improved (for example, cough or shortness of

breath have improved) AND

● at least 10 days have passed since their symptoms first appeared

Option 2: If, in consultation with a healthcare provider and local public health

authorities knowledgeable about locally available testing resources, it is determined

the individual will be tested to determine if the individual is still contagious, the

individual can leave home after these three conditions have been met:

● The individual no longer has a fever (without the use of medicine that

reduces fevers) AND

● respiratory symptoms have improved (for example, cough or shortness of

breath have improved) AND

● he/she received two negative tests in a row, at least 24 hours apart. The

doctor should follow CDC guidelines.

Students and staff who test negative are required to provide a doctor’s note or

the documented COVID-19 test results before being allowed to return to

school. They will be subject to current policies and procedures for illness as

identified in the student handbook.

Students and staff who test positive or who do not receive a negative diagnosis

are required to follow isolation and quarantine guidelines.

Following isolation or quarantine, all students and staff members will be

required to check-in with the school office staff prior to returning to school.

Parents and Students:PROCESS FOR SAFETY SCREEN

HOME SCREENING

1. Presence of symptoms of

FEVER >100.4

COUGH

DIARRHEA

VOMITING

NEW LOSS OF SENSE OF

SMELL/TASTE

2. Household member with

COVID-19?

Yes

STAY HOME

AT SCHOOL SCREENING QUESTIONS

1. Are you having any of the

following:

Fever greater than 100.4

Cough

Shortness of Breath or difficulty

breathing

New Loss of smell/ taste

sore throat

Chills/ shakes

Severe fatigue

Headache

Conjunctivitis

Rash on skin, or discoloration of

fingers or toes

Congestion or runny nose

Muscle and body aches (flu-like)

Nausea

Vomiting

Diarrhea

2. Have you or a household member

tested positive for COVID-19?

No No

OK TO

ATTEND

SCHOOL

• Fever greater than 100.4:

• Cough

• Shortness of Breath or

difficulty breathing

• New Loss of smell/ taste

• Vomiting

• Diarrhea

• Conjunctivitis

• Rash on skin, discoloration

of fingers and toes

Household Contact

with COVID

• Chills/ shakes

• Severe fatigue

• Headache

• Nausea

• congestion or

runny nose

• muscle and body

aches (flu-like)

• Sore throat

Yes

• Send Home

• Counsel

patient to

contact their

physician by

phone.

• Provide

testing

information.

• Counsel patient to stay at home until 10 days after

last exposure, always maintain social distance (at

least 6 feet) from others.

• Monitor for symptoms (check temperature twice a

day, watch for temperature above 100.4, cough or

shortness of breath, and call a respiratory center if

symptoms develop or worsen.

• If breathing becomes difficult, persistent chest

pain/pressure, new confusion, inability to arouse,

bluish face/lips-they should call 911 immediately

• Avoid contact with people at higher risk for severe

illness until test can be obtained. Patient should

discuss scheduling a Hotline call with nurse or

telehealth appointment with provider.

Send to personal care physician

to determine clinical suspicion

for COVID-19

Yes

Yes

Low High

OK TO

ATTEND

SCHOOL

• Send Home

• Follow up

with

personal

care

physician for

clearance to

return to

school

• monitor

symptoms

Parents and Students:REMOTE LEARNING

Absence Due to Illness Remote Learning

We understand that there may be times a student may be required to stay at

home to recover from illness or to follow self-quarantine guidelines. The

learning plan for these students is to provide continuity between in-class and

distance learning on a short-term basis (two weeks or less) to minimize the

disruption to learning. This plan is not meant as a replacement for in-class

instruction; individual live instruction is not available due to teacher

instructional schedules. Students who are home due to illness or quarantine

will be able to access daily lesson plans, assignments, and resources through

their individual teachers and FACTS SIS, Google Classroom, or See Saw.

Parents and students can keep up with assigned work and follow along with the

pace of the class. Students are encouraged to stay connected with their

teachers via email.

School Closure Remote Learning

Remote learning is necessary if at any time a stay-at-home order is reinstated

or for a closure for cleaning. If it becomes necessary to move to remote

learning, we will use a combination of live (virtual) and pre-recorded lessons.

Some instruction provided by teachers will be pre-recorded video, resources

and tasks/assignments. Students can access learning at a time that works for

them and their families.

Some Instruction will occur when students and teachers are engaged online

and learning at the same time through Zoom or Google Meet.

Expectations will be clearly defined for students, parents, and teachers.

Specific models of learning experiences for each grade level, such as how

often virtual instruction will occur and how assignments and tasks will be

communicated, will be shared once school resumes.

Plans will be developed with both staff input and feedback from parents

through the school survey.

Remote Learning models may include:

● Predetermined times for communication regarding tasks

● Video conferencing

● Daily assignment completion and submission

● Optional social grade-level and/or homeroom virtual meet-ups

● Weekly teacher office-hours

Parents and Students:REMOTE LEARNING (continued)

Full Time Remote Learning

Currently, St. Aloysius School will offer a full-time remote learning program

for families who wish to have their children stay at home rather than return to

school.

Homeroom teachers will provide lessons and needed materials. Video

instruction will be provided when possible.

All school policies and procedures apply since the students are fully enrolled

in school, including standard tuition rates.

Each day of remote learning counts as a day of attendance at school.

To begin the school year as a fulltime remote learning student, parents must

communicate this with school officials by August 1, 2020.

Families must register for full time remote learning on a semester basis and

cannot change during that time period (unless health dictates otherwise for

those choosing the in-person option).

Phase 5 Learning

When the region or state is declared to enter Phase 5, all students will return

to school buildings as normal for in-person learning.

Parents and Students:COMMUNICATION

While this Reopening Plan is outlined to let parents know

what to expect to start the 2020-2021 school year, please

note that policies and procedures may change as new

information and data becomes available.

Communication between school and home is very important. The

following methods of communication will be utilized:

● Email: The school will use email to notify and inform parents

about time sensitive COVID-19 information

● Text: The school will use text messaging to communicate

emergency information and/or to notify parents to check their

email for a school message

● Newsletter: We will continue to send a newsletter every

Wednesday. Newsletters will only be sent via email.

The office staff may be contacted with any COVID-19 concerns:

Denise Reavis: denise.reavis@saintaloysius.org

Angie Daniels: angie.daniels@saintaloysius.org