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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 313-5896.
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.
Knights of Columbus: St. Aloysius Parish KC Round Table sponsors activities and works of charity and service within the parish and the wider community.
Adult Bible Study: Monday afternoon gathering (September through May) of folks seeking to deepen knowledge and appreciation of Sacred Scripture and it's roots.
Little Rock Scripture Study: Fall and spring series exploring individual books of the Bible in an environment of study, prayer, reflection and discussion.
Centering Prayer: 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.
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 FREE for distribution to those in need of bedding.
Overeaters Anonymous: support group for individuals committed to weight loss through changing destructive eating behaviors and attitudes.
Urban Indian Catholic Community: Native American Catholics gathered for liturgy and social interaction once a month at St. Aloysius for Mass and pot luck. Call for scheduled dates: 313-5896.
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.
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.
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. Cub Scout pack #205 meets on alternate weeks for younger boys.
Mother Teresa Hour of Prayer: The group meets the first Friday of each month in O'Malley Hall (basement of the church) for an hour of prayer in the spirit of Mother Teresa of Calcutta. They pray for world and local needs.
MS Support Group: Men and women suffering from MS meet together monthly for mutual support and education.
Spiritual Exercises in Everyday Life (SEEL): City-wide nine-month Ignatian retreat experience incorporating personal prayer, monthly retreat experiences, individual spiritual direction.