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Pastoral Life
Organizations
Parish-sponsored organizations and non-parish based groups that meet regularly here at St. Aloysius provide a variety of interaction, support and growth to parishioners and others in the community. For contact information relating to any of these, call 323-5896.
St. Aloysius Altar Society and Guilds: for women of the parish in support of sanctuary needs, on-going friendship and spiritual growth. General meetings are the second Tuesday of each month September through May, with Mass at 11:30 followed by lunch. Guilds meet at various times and locations at the choice of the members. Open to all women of the parish and affiliated with the Diocesan and National Councils of Catholic Women.
Marriage Encounter: international organization to strengthen and re-enforce healthy marriages.
Adult Bible Study: Monday afternoon gathering of folks seeking to deepen knowledge and appreciation of Sacred Scripture and it's roots.
Spanish-language Scripture Reflection: Weekly opportunity (Thursday evenings) to gather, discuss in Spanish, reflect and pray with the week's liturgical readings.
Christian Silent Meditation: Men and women seek to deepen relationship with God through a weekly opportunity to gather for an hour of silent meditation, following the format of the World Community for Christian Meditation.
St. Aloysius Church Docents: Men and women interested in knowing and sharing more about 100 year-old St. Aloysius Church and parish: its spirit, culture, history and tradition. Docents meet regularly for training update and are available to guide tours on scheduled dates and by appointment.
Quilters: Every Monday morning after the 8:00 AM Mass, folks gather in O'Malley Hall (basement of the church) to work on quilts (machine and handwork) which are provided to FREE distribution to those in need of bedding.
Overeaters Anonymous: support group for individuals committed to weight loss through changing destructive eating behaviors and attitudes.
Catholic Native American Urban Community: Native American Catholics gathered for liturgy and social interaction once a month at St. Aloysius for Mass and social hour. Call for scheduled dates: 323-5896.
L'Arche: international community composed of core members who are developmentally disabled and companions who support one another's efforts to grow to full stature in Christ. Three L'Arche communities are located in St. Aloysius parish.
Faith and Light: Support group for the developmentally disabled, their families and friends. Monthly pot-luck suppers and evenings of prayer, recreation and sociability are held in O'Malley Hall (basement of the church).
New Life: diocesan organization offering social and spiritual support the widowed, divorced and separated men and women and their families.
Catholic Hearing-Impaired: interpreting for the deaf is provided at 11:00 AM liturgy every Sunday and major feasts, with opportunities for linkage with resources for the hearing-impaired and their families.
Voice of the Faithful: Catholics from around the diocese, seeking to promote openness and healing within the Church, meet regularly to discuss and recommend avenues to reconciliation and positive action.
Catholic Daughters of America: Women united through faith and shared vision for good. Spokane Executive Board planning meetings are held regularly at St. Aloysius.
Boy Scouts of America: Young men and their scout leaders of St. Aloysius Troop #213 gather weekly to build skills of teamwork, citizenship, skills and values. A Cub Scout program for younger boys is also active.
WACAP: Open meetings for families interested in international adoption provide information and resources.