The original author of this quote is unknown, but it is exactly right. The Bible is God’s Word. Many Catholics know they ought to read the Bible more often, but struggle to understand it. The Bible in a Year is one of the newest Ascension podcasts! You can access all the Bible in a Year episodes, so far, at this link. If you want to save time, you can always bookmark this page on your computer for quick access to the podcast.
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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!
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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...
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SUGGESTIONS FOR THE WEEK
THE SEARCH / EPISODE 7 / WHY A CHURCH? How do I access this man who lived 2000 years ago? How do I live this call of love? We uniquely encounter the love of God in His Church. But really? The Church? There are so many negative views of the Church. It’s out of touch. It’s full of bad people. It’s just too boring. Maybe when we say “The Church” we mean a little more. The church is the family of God that’s been lovingly gathered through our entire story. Watch now...
Dr. Ben Akers and author Sarah Christmyer discuss the need for prayer in desperate times and how scripture can be a critical instrument in cultivating a fruitful prayer life when life is difficult. Watch video now...
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. Watch now...
St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus This definitive film, made in honor of the 100th anniversary of her death (1897), tells the story of the life of St. Thérèse of Lisieux from childhood to her holy death as a Carmelite nun. Filmed on location in France it gives her whole story through interviews, dramatizations, examination of her writings and extensive visits to her home and inside the Carmel at Lisieux. Commentary is provided by Bishop Guy Gaucher, the bishop of Lisieux. Watch now...
Padre Pio: Between Heaven and Earth Based on the historical records and the personal testimony of his fellow friars, this is the amazing true story of the life of the famous stigmatic monk, St. Padre Pio, a contemporary saint who died in 1968. Blessed with incredible spiritual gifts, including healing, bi-location, reading of souls, and the stigmatic wounds, Padre Pio was a powerful witness for Christ, and a great spiritual guide to countless souls for over fifty years. Filmed on location in Italy, starring Michele Placido in a moving performance, this film tells the whole story of the beloved monk from San Giovanni Rotondo, a place where millions of pilgrims now annually visit Padre Pio's grave. Music by legendary music composer Ennio Morricone. Watch now...
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Forgiven: The Transforming Power of Confession
This past Sunday, John the Baptist urged us to repent! This episode of Forgiven provides insights into all the details of Confession as we heed this call for repentance! Go here...
ACA 2020
2019 ACA - Goal Exceeded!
Thank you to all parishioners for raising $34,474 in 2019 for the ACA. We received a rebate of $2,955. Our average pledge was $385!
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.
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...
Bells in Solidarity
To demonstrate our solidarity with everyone who is impacted by the coronavirus, we will ring the church bells at noon. At this time, we encourage you to pray the Angelus as a family in your homes and conclude with the prayer to Our Lady of Seattle.
The Angelus Prayer (English) V. The Angel of the Lord declared unto Mary. R. And she conceived of the Holy Spirit. Hail, Mary, full of grace, the Lord is with thee; blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now and at the hour of our death. Amen.
V. Behold the handmaid of the Lord. R. Be it done unto me according to thy word. Hail, Mary …
V. And the Word was made flesh. R. And dwelt among us. Hail, Mary …
V. Pray for us, O holy Mother of God. R. That we may be made worthy of the promises of Christ.
Let us pray: Pour forth, we beseech thee, O Lord, thy grace into our hearts, that we to whom the Incarnation of Christ thy Son was made known by the message of an angel, may by his passion and cross be brought to the glory of his resurrection. Through the same Christ Our Lord. Amen.
MASS SCHEDULE Mass registration is required Tue - Fri - 8:30am Sat - 5:00pm Sun - 8:30am Sun - 10:30am
Holy Days 8:30am & 7:00pm
First Friday 8:30am followed by Adoration until 12:00pm
Rosary - No Rosary at this time - Before weekday Mass - Before Sat & Sun Mass - Mon - 3:00pm
Reconciliation Sat - 3:30pm - 4:30pm By appointment ONLY
Address 211 West Mason Ave. Buckley, WA 98321 Phone: 360-829-6515
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CELEBRATING 125 YEARS!
In 2017 St. Aloysius celebrated 125 years of religious service for Buckley, WA and its surrounding areas.
St. Aloysius Catholic Church welcomes you to come and celebrate the Roman Catholic Mass and enjoy Catholic fellowship while growing in your Catholic Faith.