The Facilities and Grounds Ministries help enrich our parish environment with the upkeep of the facilities and grounds.
These ministries offer you the ability to use your God given talents to serve others by fulfilling the needs and challenges that the upkeep of a parish offers.
Please prayerfully consider joining one of these ministries, you can do so here. If you do not see your selection in the drop down menu, please add your choice to the comments box.
Church Cleaning / Heavenly Dusters
This ministry in charge of
vacuuming, dusting, and overall cleaning of the church once a week for
one month out of the year. Couples, friends, etc. make the best teams
for this ministry.
Altar Linens Ministry
This ministry is responsible for all
the linens for the Altar. That involves cleaning, ironing if necessary
and minor repairs or stitching up. There is special training for this
ministry and if you are interested in joining the ladies that do this
they would be happy to have you'
Carpentry
Anyone with experience and talent in woodwork of
any kind is highly encouraged to speak up and become a part of this
ministry. We don’t often have a need for work of this kind but
occasionally we do. So, if you would like to put your name on the list
to help out once in a while in this area we would love to have you.
Electrical
Anyone with experience in electrical work is
encouraged to join this ministry. These buildings are old and we are
every now and then faced with a problem needing the advice of an
electrician. So, if you would like to put your name on the list to help
out once in a while in this area we would be grateful to have you.
Plumbing
This is a large piece of property with plumbing issues that have popped up over the years from out at the grotto, to the church, the rectory, to the hall. This ministry is run by one retired plumber and member of the parish. We would be grateful to get him one or two more people to join this ministry on a when needed situation. If you would like to put your name on the list to help out in this area we would be excited to have you.
General Maintenance
This ministry is meant to assist the janitor in
any situation he may require help. It could be anything from changing
ballasts, to repairing a kneeler in the church. If you would like to
put your name on the list of persons that could be available
occasionally to assist with odd jobs/tasks that require two or more
people, please let us know.
Yard Work
Mowing, raking, weed
eating, pruning, weeding, hauling debris away, and everything else that
needs to be done to keep the grounds up all year long. Please find time
to become part of this ministry and assist with any of these needs on a
regular basis or even only when needed.
Garden Club
This
group meets once a month for planning and cleanup (weather permitting).
The garden grounds (The Grotto, Gethsemane Garden, and Calvary Hill)
are the 3 main gardens for upkeep and planting. If you love to garden
this is the ministry for you.
Cemetery Ministry
This is a
special ministry dedicated to keeping our Wilkeson Cemetery looking
revered for the souls laid to rest there and their visitors. This
involves grounds keeping maintenance, much like the Yard Work needed at
the churches. If you would like to join the team who cares for these
grounds, please notify the parish office.
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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.