Facilities and Grounds Ministries
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.
For more homilies, go here....
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.
Mass at St. Aloysius
Our church and bathrooms are wheel chair accessible.
ACA 2021
Our Annual Catholic Appeal goal for 2021 is $26,357.00. So far we have 38% participation with $23,103.00 pledged which is 88% of our goal!.
You can make a donation or make a payment on ACA2021 here...
Contact the office: 360-829-6515
GOAL: $26,357.00
PLEDGED: $23,103.00
PARTICIPATION: 38%
88% of goal reached
CALLED TO SERVE as CHRIST
CAMPAIGN
GOAL: $218,052.00
PLEDGED: $175,246.00
PARTICIPATION: 54.4%
2018-2021
After taking office in January, the most pro-abortion government in U.S. history wasted no time rolling back protections for abortion-vulnerable moms and babies. The abortion industry had waited decades for this moment--the opportunity to vanquish all opposition to abortion and infanticide. But there's one factor the abortion industry didn't count on: YOU.
Your grassroots response to dysfunction in Washington, D.C. made the recently completed 40 Days for Life vigil one of the largest mobilizations of pro-lifers in world history. See how the Body of Christ united this Lent to stop the abortion industry in its tracks on our free video webcast: Grassroots.
The event will air Tuesday, April 20 at 9 PM Eastern / 6 PM Pacific.
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.
EASTER SEASON ON FORMED
The FORMED team introduces all of the upcoming shows and series on FORMED that will be airing throughout the season of Easter.
Discussed in this video:
- Sign up and share Daily Reflections here
- A Mind at Peace Book Discussion
- The Augustine Institute Show
- A Bible Study on the Glorious Mysteries
- FORMED for Mission
- Divine Mercy with Fr. Michael Gaitley
Divine Mercy with Fr. Michael Gaitley
Renowned speaker and author Fr. Michael Gaitley tells the dramatic history of God's love and mercy as interwoven through the transformative message of St. Faustina, the miraculous appearance of Mary at Fatima, the witness of Maximilian Kolbe, and the world-changing papacy of Pope St. John Paul II. Featuring the brilliant cinematic artistry of the Augustine Institute's film studio, the vast panorama of God's work of mercy in the world unfolds as a story to be experienced. Watch here...
Forgiven: The Transforming Power of Confession
This episode of Forgiven provides insights into all the details of Confession as we heed this call for repentance! After you have registered, go here to learn more about The Transforming Power of Confession...
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...
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...
MASS SCHEDULE
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
Address
211 West Mason Ave.
Buckley, WA 98321
Phone: 360-829-6515
Map it
Office Hours
Tue - Fri 9:30am - 1:30pm
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.
Got Amazon?
Use it, then part of your purchase is donated to our parish...
PARISH NEWS
Sign up to receive Parish News
This is kept private!
Recent Articles
-
St. Aloysius Catholic Church Of Buckley Washington
Jun 15, 21 01:46 PM
St. Aloysius Catholic Church welcomes you to come and celebrate the Roman Catholic Mass and enjoy Catholic fellowship while growing in your Catholic Faith.
-
Catholic Homilies 2021
Jun 15, 21 01:38 PM
Catholic homilies 2021 for St. Aloysius Catholic Church in Buckley, Washington
-
Catholic Homilies 2020
Dec 30, 20 02:38 AM
Catholic Homilies 2020 for St. Aloysius Catholic Church of Buckley, WA
Copyright © 2020 www.saint-aloysius-catholic-church.org