Volunteer Missionary Year 2020
Deciding a commitment to a Volunteer Missionary Year has been a leap of faith for me, and I am excited to travel this journey. Not only will I be helping students on college campuses learn about Christ, and/or become closer to Christ, it will also give me an opportunity to discern a vocation.
To start this mission, I am to be fully funded and pledged before I start. Starting date is August 24, 2020.
UPDATE: Due to the Covid-19 crisis and the inability to physically fund raise, we are permitted to continue to fund raise in this manner throughout the year until we are fully funded.
You can donate several ways:
- Through my GoFundMe account
- Sending a check to St. Aloysius on my behalf will make your donation tax deductible, just put Youth Mission - AGZ in the memo.
Address: St. Aloysius Church
211 W. Mason Ave.
Buckley, WA 98321
To express my gratitude for your donation, I will carry your name with me in prayer on every mission I am on and throughout the rest of my life for giving me this opportunity to serve others.
If at this time you are unable to help me financially, please share my link.
THANK YOU FOR YOUR SUPPORT
Your support is so important to me, and I especially ask for you to support me in prayer during this Missionary year.
And pray on my behalf, that utterance may be given to me in the opening of my mouth, to make known with boldness the mystery of the gospel, for which I am an ambassador in chains; that in proclaiming it I may speak boldly, as I ought to speak. Eph 6: 19-20
For more information on the Saint John’s Society and The Newman Center at Oregon State University, please see the links below.
A LITTLE ABOUT ME
I have been a member of St. Aloysius most of my life. The year before my birth was a very tumultuous time for my parents and older siblings. Andrew, the sibling before me, had passed away from a very rare cancer at the age of two. God took Andrew to heaven, but in His divine providence and unfathomable goodness, blessed my parents with twins!
My twin brother Aaron and I were ushered into the world one year after Andrew passed. Due to complications at birth, St. Aloysius' former pastor, Fr. Vanasse, baptized us at St. Francis hospital with water he had gotten from a holy well in the Holy Land. We then had the other half of the baptism ceremony with the oils at St. Aloysius.
Growing up as an altar server gave me an appreciation for my faith and the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Being involved with the RE and Youth Group programs helped me to continue along those line. As a young adult I stepped into the role as an usher, became a member of the Knights of Columbus, and now, here I am, wanting to do mission work!
Most of my renewed exposure to the faith and desire to do missionary work came from the Ignite Your Torch retreats that the parishioners of St. Aloysius so generously help support in sending me to. If I had not been exposed to such enthusiasm, love for the faith and support for the human condition, and the friendships formed with like-minded Catholic youth, I probably would not have considered this opportunity of life.
I am one of the coordinators for the Young Adult Swing Dance group at St. Aloysius, created to bring together liked-minded Catholic youth and young adults that I had met at Ignite Your Torch retreats over the years. These young adults came from surrounding parishes throughout the state, some as far as Oregon. We were taking this opportunity of community to develop a program to help enlighten the faith of young adults that are thirsting for a deeper relationship with Christ. Unfortunately Covid-19 ushered in a different agenda that put our plans on hold.
THE JOURNEY BEGINS
I first became interested in missionary work with the Saint John Society after attending the GO-FISH retreat run by the Newman Center at Oregon State University. Over that weekend I saw the work of evangelization first hand and fell in love with it.
Later in the year I was invited to a retreat called Alpha. This is where I encountered Christ and heard a calling from God to serve him as a missionary. During this retreat I came to the realization that my faith was weak and when I saw such great joy in the priests and missionaries, I wanted that for myself.
Seeing how Christ has worked in my life through campus ministry, I now have a strong desire to evangelize people and spread the teachings of Jesus Christ.
VOLUNTEER MISSIONARY YEAR
The Volunteer Missionary Year Program through the Newman Center is a 10 month service commitment for recent college grads and young adults focused on deep formation in the faith through prayer, intentional community, and ministry service. The volunteer missionaries abstain from dating and working in order to fully commit all of their time for personal sanctity and the mission of evangelization.
The Volunteers are responsible for assisting the evangelization by running faith formation programs, retreats, and events provided for the students of Oregon State University. They also mentor students one on one to help them deepen in their spiritual life and act as house fathers and mothers for the Newman Households program (Catholic student housing).
Each Volunteer lives out a vow of poverty, and as such commits to fundraising their living expenses for the duration of the year.
Since I will be spending this missionary year concentrating my time and energy on the volunteer ministry, all donations will be used for retreats, rent, utilities, groceries and travel. Any amount past my goal will be used towards students to attend retreats, with no cost to them, at the Newman Center - Oregon State University.
By doing this missionary year, not only will it benefit me in personal growth in my faith and promote the New Evangelization, but it will also help the students involved with the Newman Center on campus to encounter Christ.
Saint John Society
The Saint John Society is a Society of Apostolic Life dedicated to the New Evangelization. This Society was founded in Buenos Aires in 1990 by a group of missionary men who are convinced that Christ and the new life that He offers is the most profound, transformative factor in a person's life. For this reason they have dedicated their whole lives to serve the poor and college students. In Oregon, the Saint John Society, alongside their sister order - the Society of Mary, runs the Catholic Newman Centers at Oregon State University and Portland State University.
Oregon State Newman
The Newman Center is the Catholic campus ministry at Oregon State University. All its energies are dedicated to the evangelization of students. We reach out on campus, form at the Newman Center, and then send off into the world. Winning the university for Christ is our goal, consequently forming the next generation of leaders. All we do is synthesized in our motto: “STUDENTS FOR CHRIST, CHRISTIANS FOR THE WORLD."
PROGRAMS OFFERED
Formation programs
Alpha: A course for lapsed Catholics and those interested in Catholic Christianity
Venture: For incoming Catholic freshmen who want to integrate faith and college life and make new friends.
Fraugua: (to forge) A program ran by the Religious and Missionaries to form Sophomore and Junior Students
Omega: For seniors who have been formed by the Fragua program and are preparing to be sent into the world.
Newman Households: For students living off campus who want spiritual formation in the context of a Christian household community.
Bible Studies
Athletes Bible Study: For Catholic college athletes at OSU who want to explore the challenges and virtues of Christian athleticism.
Spanish Bible Study: For students wanting to connect their Catholic Christian faith with their cultural experiences.
Dorm Ministry: We understand the importance of winning souls for Christ early in a students college life and are excited to be launching an in dorm ministry this year to form freshmen.
MASS SCHEDULE
Tue & Thu & Sat - 8:30am
Sat - 5:00pm
Sun - 10:30am
Holy Days
Check bulletin/website for details
First Thursday
8:30am followed by Adoration until 10:00am
Rosary - Starts 30 min. before mass
Reconciliation
Sat - 4:00pm - 4:45pm
First Tues - 9:15am -10am
Address
211 West Mason Ave.
Buckley, WA 98321
Phone: 360-829-6515
Office Hours
Tue - Fri 9:30am - 1:30pm
Our church and bathrooms are wheel chair accessible.
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 2024
We exceeded our 2023 ACA goal! Information from 2023 campaign: goal $25,010 payments $32,226, average gift $416, rebate for 2023 estimated at $7,746
Why support the Annual Catholic Appeal? Your donation supports Catholic parishes and outreach ministries like Mental Health, Grief, Inclusion for people with different abilities, Prison ministry, Hospital chaplains, Seafarer ministries, and many more.
You can make a donation or make a payment on ACA2024 here...
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PARISH STEWARDSHIP
RENEWAL
Your Stewardship pledge is just one way we express our discipleship as followers of Jesus Christ. As disciples of Jesus Christ, our response to God’s abundant generosity is one of immense gratitude. Your Stewardship of Treasure renewal for the coming year supports St. Aloysius and continues the mission that defines who we are and what we do. Please return your 2023 pledge card today in the collection basket, to the parish office, through the mail or go online here to complete your pledge.
Helping To End The Injustice Of Abortion
PRAYER & FASTING
Each day during 40 Days for Life, individuals, churches, families, and groups will be asked to join together in prayer for a specific request so the entire Body of Christ can unite around a common focus.
CONSTANT VIGIL
The visible, public centerpiece of 40 Days for Life is a focused, 40-day, non-stop, round-the-clock prayer vigil outside a single Planned Parenthood center or other abortion facility in your community.
COMMUNITY OUTREACH
During 40 Days for Life, the message is taken proactively to every corner of your community. Media outreach is conducted through carefully targeted news stories, talk shows, and editorials. Church involvement begins by meeting with local pastors, other church leaders, and members of different congregations.
Go here to become involved with 40 Days for Life...
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.
FORMED.org
The Catholic Faith on Demand
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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.
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.
St. Joseph: Our Spiritual Father
While the Gospel has not preserved any of his words, his actions have resounded through the ages. Joseph of Nazareth stands out as the model par excellence of Christian virtue, a brilliant example of obedience to God and trust in Divine Providence. His role as protector of families in the difficulties of life and Patron of the universal Church has never been more clearly needed. Now, the Church is seeking to deepen its understanding of the Guardian of Jesus and of the Holy Family. Featuring interviews with leading experts and theologians, in addition to powerful first-hand testimonials — St. Joseph: Our Spiritual Father provides viewers with a glimpse into one of the most incredible lives in all of human history — a figure whose spiritual fatherhood remains open to all of us. Watch here...
Consecration to Saint Joseph
The Augustine Institute Show - 03/15/22 - Fr. Donald Calloway
How do Catholics make a consecration to Saint Joseph? Ben Akers fills in for Tim Gray on this week's episode of the Augustine Institute Show to celebrate Saint Joseph! Father Donald Calloway, author of Consecration to Saint Joseph, will discuss ways we can grow in our relationship with this powerful saint. Watch here...
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.
Archbishop Etienne Blog
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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.
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...
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CELEBRATING 125 YEARS!
In 2017 St. Aloysius celebrated 125 years of religious service for Buckley, WA and its surrounding areas.
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