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St. Aloysius Catholic Church
WELCOME TO IN PERSON MASS!
We Look Forward to Seeing you!
MASS TIMES at St. Aloysius are Saturday 4:00pm and Sunday 10:30am
MASS TIME at Ss. Cosmas & Damian, in Orting is Sunday 8:30am
CHRISTMAS SEASON HAS JUST BEGUN!
Christmas isn’t over after Christmas Day! Join us as we joyfully celebrate the Christmas season from December 25 to January 9, the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. Go here to the Archdiocese of Seattle Christmas Season web page.
Celebrate With Joy!
Watch Archbishop Etienne's Christmas video. To read the archbishop's Christmas homily, click here. Continue celebrating the joy and hope of the incarnation of the Son of God all throughout the Christmas season!
SUNDAY MASS OBLIGATION REINSTATED
From the Archbishop's Office: Dispensation is to be lifted December 8.
Archbishop Etienne invites you to come back to Mass. "Make the Lord’s
Day a true celebration of the Resurrection, and a great celebration of
being renewed in his life, mercy and love."
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REFRESHER COURSE ON THE MASS
Now that the dispensation for mass attendance is about to end, you may be in need of a refresher course about the Mass. Please watch Fr. Chris Alar explain the most powerful prayer on earth - The Mass, and you'll probably never miss Mass again!
CHRISTMAS - HOW TRADITIONS CAME TO BE
What is the true meaning of Christmas? Hear Fr. Chris Alar explain how we got the traditions of the Christmas tree, candles in windows, tinsel, the 12 days of Christmas, etc.
DEVOTION OF THE MONTH - JANUARY
The Month of The Holy Name of Jesus
The month of January is dedicated to the Holy Name of Jesus. "In the name of Jesus every knee should bow, of those that are in heaven, on earth and under the earth" (Phil 2:10). Christ's name is chosen in heaven, and the Angel Gabriel announces it when he informs the Blessed Virgin of the incarnation: "Behold thou shalt conceive in thy womb and shalt bring forth a son, and thou shalt call his name Jesus". It is a name that has marvelous implications, for it means "savior." The very name bespeaks the magnitude of His mission, His infinite love, a love that will cause Him to offer Himself up for us.
The name of Jesus is the sweetest of all names, and He who bears it is most worthy of all love. He who calls Jesus his friend can be assured that this friend is the most devoted and unselfish of all friends.
Jesus is our all. In His name we may pray to the Father with assurance of being heard. In His name the Church administers all her sacraments. In His name she offers all her prayers and blesses homes, the fields, and the sick. In the name of Jesus she casts out evil spirits, and at the hour of our death bids us, "Go forth, Christian soul." She assures us that whoever shall call upon this name will be saved. When our soul has departed this life to seek its eternal home, the Church asks in the name of Jesus, "Eternal rest give unto him, O Lord."
— Benedict Baur, O.S.B.
The first nine days of January fall during the liturgical season known as Christmas which is represented by the liturgical color white — the color of light, a symbol of joy, purity and innocence (absolute or restored). The remaining days of January are the beginning of liturgical season known as Tempus per Annum or Ordinary Time (formerly Time After Epiphany), which is represented by the liturgical color green. Green is a symbol of hope, as it is the color of the sprouting seed and arouses in the faithful the hope of reaping the eternal harvest of heaven, especially the hope of a glorious resurrection. The liturgical color green is worn during prayer of Offices and Masses of Ordinary Time.
Learn more from Catholic Culture here...
Feeling Lonely and Needing Prayers?
The coming holiday seasons can be difficult for many, but there is hope! Brother Paul is one of the many Intercessors who offers an ear and a prayer to countless people who call the Divine Mercy Intercessory Prayer Line. No prayer is too big or too small for our Lord. Let them pray with you.
Submit Your Prayer Intentions: https://www.marian.org/prayerline/
Support the Divine Mercy Intercessory Prayer Line: https://www.marian.org/prayerline/how...
Indulge in The Divine Mercy
The Divine Mercy Message and Devotion
The message of The Divine Mercy is simple. It is that God loves us – all of us. And, He wants us to recognize that His mercy is greater than our sins, so that we will call upon Him with trust, receive His mercy, and let it flow through us to others. Thus, all will come to share His joy.
The Divine Mercy message is one we can call to mind simply by remembering ABC:
A - Ask for His Mercy. God wants us to approach Him in prayer constantly, repenting of our sins and asking Him to pour His mercy out upon us and upon the whole world.
B - Be merciful. God wants us to receive His mercy and let it flow through us to others. He wants us to extend love and forgiveness to others just as He does to us.
C - Completely trust in Jesus. God wants us to know that all the graces of His mercy can only be received by our trust. The more we open the door of our hearts and lives to Him with trust, the more we can receive. Learn more here...
Learn more about Divine Mercy here...
UPDATE YOUR EMERGENCY CONTACT INFO
*** During an emergency or crisis (like we are having right now with the Covid-19 crisis) we would like to be able to communicate with our parishioners. Please take this opportunity to let us know how you would like to be contacted by going here. ***
DAILY MASS ALWAYS AVAILABLE!
PLEASE CONTINUE TO PRAY!
Please continue praying the rosary during these uncertain times as we continue to seek the intercession of Our Lady of Seattle for protection from this pandemic.
Prayer to Our Lady of Seattle
Holy Mary, we come before you as spiritual children in great need, seeking your intercession, and asking that your mantle of love surround us to console, protect, and lead us to your son Jesus.
We entrust all of God's family, especially the church in Western Washington, into your immaculate hands. With your son Jesus' gentle power you can undo any knot in our church, and in the lives of believers who entrust themselves to your care.
Today I especially entrust to you [mention request/Coronavirus here], and I ask that --through your intercession, and that of St. James, our guardian angels, and the faithful in our archdiocese -- we may be free from every spiritual and temporal ill, and be safely led to encounter your son's merciful, sacred heart.
Our Lady of Seattle, Undoer of Knots pray for us!
PRAY THE ROSARY DAILY!
Wherever you are, you can pray the rosary in communion with millions of Catholics all over the world. You can play these directly from our website. These are just a sample of what you can find on YouTube to help you pray the rosary...
RESOURCES FOR SPIRITUAL FOOD
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MASS SCHEDULE
Tue & Thur - 8:30am
Sat - 4:00pm
Sun - 10:30am
Holy Days
8:30am & 7:00pm
First Friday
8:30am followed by Adoration until 12:00pm
Rosary -
- Before weekday Mass
- Before Sat & Sun Mass
- Mon - 3:00pm - No Rosary at this time
Reconciliation
Sat - 3:00pm - 3:30pm
Address
211 West Mason Ave.
Buckley, WA 98321
Phone: 360-829-6515
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Office Hours
Tue - Fri 9:30am - 1:30pm
Our church and bathrooms are wheel chair accessible.
As we close out a record-setting 2021, we have some exciting news!
Your prayers saved more than TWICE the number of babies (that we know of) this year compared with 2020!
The two largest 40 Days for Life campaigns ever and the launch of 40 Days for Life 365 resulted in...
...2,260 confirmed lives saved from abortion!
Your prayers this year also converted 18 abortion workers and helped close 7 more abortion facilities.
Christmas & New Year Blessings From Fr. Anh
Christmas Season and New Year Blessings!
My dear brothers and sisters,
Many people, including us, focus on the celebration of Christmas by being present with family members and friends. It draws us towards our relationship with each other and especially towards God. Being with loved ones reminds us of their impact on our lives, whether it is positive or negative. This is a part of living life. We are thankful for their company with us. Therefore, most of us express sincere love by offering presence in the season of Christmas.
If you have a prayer request, please go here and it will be presented to the priest so he can remember your request in his private mass.
ACA 2021
Thank you to all who have participated in the 2021 Annual Catholic Appeal. You have pledged $29,645.00, 112% of our Archdiocesan goal. Please continue to contribute to your pledge, once we reach the goal of $26,357.00, any amount received will be rebated back to St. Aloysius; our potential rebate is $3,288.00.
You can make a donation or make a payment on ACA2021 here...
Contact the office: 360-829-6515
GOAL: $26,357.00
PLEDGED: $29,645.00
PARTICIPATION: 47%
112% of goal reached
CALLED TO SERVE as CHRIST
CAMPAIGN
GOAL: $218,052.00
PLEDGED: $175,496.00
2018-2021
Thank you for pledging $175,496 towards our GOAL of $218,052.00. Total cash received towards goal our is 72%, $156,401.00. St. Aloysius has received 15% of this amount, and once we reach the GOAL, our rebate will increase to 85%! Thank you for your generosity and for continuing to make donations to fulfill your pledge. You may make a new donation at any time by going here…
FORMED.org
The Catholic Faith on Demand
(only works in Chrome, Firefox, MS Edge)
During this time of the COVID-19 situation, please utilize our parish's subscription to FORMED.org
FORMED.org is a revolutionary online platform that provides access to the best Catholic audio talks, movies, ebooks, and video based studies from trusted providers like the Augustine Institute, Ignatius Press, Catholic Answers, the Knights of Columbus, St. Paul Center, Sophia Press and more!
We are excited to announce that our parish has subscribed to an exciting new online platform. Create a personal account and start enjoying the best Catholic content all in one place! Catholic Content including movies, lectures, books children's' programming and more - and It’s Free!
FORMED.org provides amazing content 24/7 for you to grow in your faith. It’s FREE and now EASIER THAN EVER to Register!
- Go to formed.org and click on sign up (only works in Chrome, Firefox, and MS Edge).
- Select - I belong to a Parish or Organization.
- Select your parish (using zip 98321 is quicker).
- Register with your name and email address.
- Check that email account for a link to begin.
- Contact the office with questions.
THE SEARCH
The Search // Episode 5 // Who is Jesus? The most beautiful part of this story is this we can know God's love, personally. This is the person of Jesus. But how did this seemingly insignificant carpenter born into poverty in a dusty corner of the Roman Empire become the most pivotal figure in all of history? Christianity isn’t simply a philosophy for life – the center of Christianity is a person. We look at the life of Jesus and what he came to do. Ultimately, we need to decide if Jesus really was who he said he was. We can’t sit on the fence. Because if Jesus really was who he said he was, we need to make him the Lord of our lives, and everything changes.
The Search // Episode 6 // Am I Saved? What Jesus did for us through his life, death and resurrection was the greatest act of love in history. He saved us. He did this for each one of us. Personally. But some might feel unworthy of this gift of love. We may feel we have too much baggage. We may feel unlovable. But God didn’t come to reveal himself to us on a pedestal, he came to enter into our messy human condition. To fix us from within. To transform us from the inside out. Some might be surprised by how generous the love of God really is. We don’t deserve God’s love, but that’s the amazing reality of God’s mercy. This relationship with God isn’t all about our love for Him. It’s about His love for us that changes our lives forever.
Forgiven: The Transforming Power
of Confession
Forgiven: The Transforming Power of Confession, explores the grace and healing offered in Confession and shows how this sacrament of mercy reveals the depth and bounty of God's love. By looking at God's revelation of his mercy in Scripture and making a step-by-step examination of the Rite itself, Forgiven communicates God's invitation to each one of us to come experience his indescribable love in the Sacrament of Reconciliation. The season of Advent is a perfect time for spiritual renewal through encountering God’s mercy in the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
Presence: The Mystery of the Eucharist
Although the Eucharist appears to be simple bread and wine, it is actually the "source and summit" of the Christian life. Presence: The Mystery of the Eucharist explores the truth and beauty of Christ's real presence in the Eucharist, from its origins in Sacred Scripture, to its profound role in the life of the Church and her members. Go here to see the crescendo of the entire story of salvation.
Archbishop Etienne Blog
Preaching is a priority to Archbishop Etienne's episcopal ministry. His blog is an effort to engage and serve you, God's faithful people. Enjoy your visit! https://www.archbishopetienne.com/
Pray the Rosary with the Archdiocese of Seattle from Archdiocese of Seattle
Prayer for Spiritual Communion
My Jesus, I believe that you are present in the most holy Eucharist. I love you above all things, and I desire to receive you into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive you sacramentally, 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.
Q&A
Q. What do I do if I cannot go to confession or receive Holy Communion because of the Coronavirus?
A. In the circumstances of public Mass being suspended and Lenten penance services being canceled, there are devotions that enable you to receive forgiveness of your sins (under certain conditions) and the consolation of the grace of the Eucharist. These devotions have been encouraged by the church in times of great distress and have been practiced by the saints.
Our resource on Perfect Contrition & Spiritual Communion can be found and downloaded from here...
St. Aloysius Pray For Us!
A statue of St. Aloysius Gonzaga carrying a plague victim in his arms is seen on the campus of Gonzaga University in Spokane, Wash. (CNS photo/courtesy Gonzaga University). Read more here...
NORTHWEST CATHOLIC is a gift of faith to every registered Catholic household in Western Washington. If you are currently registered at our parish you will receive NORTHWEST CATHOLIC at no charge. Questions? Call 206-382-4850 or 1-800-473-5641.
CELEBRATING 125 YEARS!
In 2017 St. Aloysius celebrated 125 years of religious service for Buckley, WA and its surrounding areas.
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