Charity and Social Justice
Charity, Social Justice, and Service
“Effective social ministry helps the parish not only do more, but be more—more of a reflection of the gospel, more of worshiping and evangelizing people, more of a faithful community. It is an essential part of parish life.”
Caring for Creation Ministery
Rooted in Scripture and Catholic Social Teaching and guided by the principles of the Earth Charter, we affirm our commitment to environmental stewardship.
Mission Statement
- Inspire a reverence for God’s creation and an appreciation for the interconnectedness of all life
- Educate ourselves and others to increase awareness of our impact on the environment
- Encourage practices of daily living that conserve natural resources and enhance the quality of our natural environment
- Advocate in our parish, community, nation and world for policies and practices that support environmental sustainability
Sister Community in El Salvador
For 15 years, members of our parish have visited our Sister Community in the Bajo Lempa region of El Salvador. Are you interested in being a part of the next delegation? Contact Rita Amberg Waldref.
We, the members of St. Aloysius Parish, desire to grow in relationship with the members of the Christian Base Communities in the Bajo Lempa region of El Salvador. The relationship is rooted in the gospel and the mandate to love one another. We recognize and appreciate that, with both our similarities and our differences, we are all members of the Body of Christ. We believe that this relationship will enrich our faith communities as we share our Christian walk. In the spirit of solidarity, we commit ourselves to work for the common good of each community.
Personal Accounts
More Service Opportunities
Financial Assistance
The parish takes up a collection the 3rd weekend of each month to support the Catholic Charities Emergency Fund and other charitable organizations.
Collection for the Poor
The parish takes up a collection each month to support the Catholic Charities Emergency Fund and other charitable organizations.
Resources:
For help contact Catholic Charities at (509) 455-4963.
Family Promise is a ministry to homeless families. Homelessness is addressed holistically by providing shelter, case management, and stabilization programs once a family is housed.
Contact Jeanne Dawes at (509) 326-7500
A space where refugees and volunteers come to share stories, learn a craft, work on English and develop friendships.
Contact Mary Jo Sweeney at 425-422-9017 for more information.
