Charity and Social Justice

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.”

Communities of Salt and Light, U. S. Bishops, 1993
 
Charity and Social Justice Ministry promotes the social mission of the parish. Its emphasis is twofold: 1) education and formation of the parish community and 2) organization of parishioners into five complementary ministries: charity and direct service, legislative advocacy, global solidarity, care for creation, and empowerment. 

Caring for Creation Ministry

We, the Caring for Creation Committee of St. Aloysius Parish, rooted in Scripture and Catholic Social Teaching, strive to promote and live out the principles articulated in “Laudato Si’: On Care for Our Common Home,” the 2015 encyclical of Pop Francis. We affirm our commitment to ecological conversion and seek to:
  • 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
2023 Caring for Creation Fair
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Sister Community in El Salvador

Personal Accounts

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.

For over 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.

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Immigration Ministry

Mission Statement 
We, the Immigration Committee of St. Aloysius and St. Ann Parishes, rooted in Scripture and Catholic Social Teaching, strive to advocate for immigrants, refugees, asylees, forced migrants, and people on the move. We believe the Gospel calls us to be the voice of the voiceless, especially Dreamers/DACA recipients. We respond to this call through prayer, education, action, and advocacy. 
 
Immigration Ministry is a joint effort of St. Aloysius and St. Ann Parishes to better understand the complex issues of immigration and advocate for immigration reform. The Ministry is divided into five components, providing opportunities for parishioners to decide how and where they wish to be involved, including an immersion experience at the Mexico-AZ Border. 
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Charity and 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.

2023 Collection for the Poor Schedule:

  • January 14/15 Second Harvest Food Bank
  • February 18/19 World Relief
  • March 18/19 Gonzaga Family Haven
  • April 22/23 The Lands Council
  • May 20/21 Fondo (Emergency Health Fund in Sister Community)
  • June 17/18 Transitions Educare
  • July 15/16 Mission Community Outreach Center (Shoe Drive)
  • August 19/20 L’Arche
  • September 16/17 Christ Kitchen
  • October 21/22 House of Charity (Belts and Socks Drive)
  • November 18/19 Thanksgiving Dinner at the House of Charity
  • December 16/17 Hispanic Business Professionals

For help contact Catholic Charities at (509) 455-4963.

Parish Drives

  • Back to School Shoe Drive (in partnership with Mission Community Outreach Center
  • Belts and Socks Drive (in partnership with the House of Charity)
  • Food Drive (in partnership with Gonzaga Prep)
  • Advent Christmas Project (in partnership with Hispanic Business Professionals)
  • Breakfast and Volunteer Chore Service (December 9)

Service Opportunities

  • Breakfast and Volunteer Chore Service (December 9th)

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

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

The parish takes up a collection each month to support the Catholic Charities
Emergency Fund and other charitable organizations.

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.

Contact Us Today

For more information about any of our service opportunities, please contact Rita Amberg Waldref.

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