REACHING OUT


TO INACTIVE CATHOLICS
REMEMBERING CHURCH: A program focused on reaching out to alienated and/or inactive Catholics who desire
an update on the Catholic Church.  These sessions assist individuals in their different journeys of return to the active
participation in the faith life of the Catholic Church.  Special attention is given to persons wishing to begin the process 
of annulment of a previous marriage.


TO THOSE SEEKING ANNULMENTS
ANNULMENT MINISTRY: Trained lay ministers as well as our parish priests will assist those wishing to explore or enter the annulment process.  For further information, contact the Parish Office.


IN CRISIS OR TIME OF NEED

EMERGENCY ASSISTANCE:  Part of being church is being available to one another in times of need.  If you have a 
special need, or know of someone who needs help, call our Aloysius St. Vincent de Paul Ministry at 381-9383 and leave 
a message.  All requests are confidential. 

 PROFESSIONAL COUNSELING REFERRAL AND ASSISTANCE:  St. Aloysius Parrish offers counseling referral as well
as financial assistance for counseling based on a sliding fee scale.  This ministry is offered as a service trough our parish’s
Social Responsibility Commission.  To discuss the possibility of using this service, contact a parish staff member.
Confidentiality is maintained at all times throughout the process.

 PRAYER LINE:  Prayer intentions are accepted daily, 9 am – 5 pm, except weekends and holidays.  A team of parishioners 
 prays daily for all intentions called in during the week.  A Prayer Line number is published in the bulletin.

 RETROUVAILLE – FOR TROUBLED MARRIAGES:  A diocesan program consisting of a weekend and six follow up 
sessions, Retrouvaille provides skills and support in addressing problems couples face.  Brochures are available in the 
Parish Office and from the Office of Family Life at the Diocese.


IN SICKNESS AND IN DEATH

CARE OF THE SICK:  Emergency calls immediately.  The Eucharist is brought to the sick weekly and hospital visits are 
made weekly .Families of those who are sick are encouraged to notify the Parish Office.

 VISITING NURSING HOMES/HOME BOUND:  Families are encouraged to notify the Parish Office.

 FUNERALS/BEREAVEMENT MINISTRY:  Planning of a funeral may begin before death if a person and/or family requests it. 
At the time of a death, families should contact the church before arrangements are made with the funeral home. 
The family will generally be contacted by a bereavement minister, have food provided if needed, and will be invited to be
involved in the planning of the Funeral rites.  Families may arrange for visitation in the church on the day of the funeral.
The Resurrection Choir and/or cantor and/or organist can provide music for the funeral.

 GRIEF SUPPORT:A bereavement support group meets monthly on a Friday morning in the chapel of the Parish Office.
Watch the bulletin for time and dates.

 GOOD SAMARITANS:  This ministry provides support to parishioners in a variety of ways based on the needs of the parish.
These ministers provide meals for families in crisis due to illness, etc.  In addition, the members help with transportation
to doctor appointments.  If you are in need of these services or you know someone who is in need, please contact the 
parish office.