Frequently Asked Questions
General FAQ
- When is the church open?
Church Hours:
9:00 - 3:00 p.m., Monday - Friday
3:30 - 6:00 p.m., Saturday
9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m., Sunday
- Can anyone attend Mass?
Yes, all are welcome!
- Is there parking close by?
Street parking is free on Sundays. We are also thankful to our friends at the Park Rite garage at the Detroit City Club Apartments for offering free parking to our parishioners and visitors on the weekends. Simply ask an ushere for a validation slip at the conclusion of Mass.
During the week, metered street parking is available or you may choose from parking structures in the area.
- How long is Mass?
During the week, Mass is approximately 25 minutes. On the weekends, our celebrations last about an hour.
Marriage FAQ
- Who may marry in our Parish Church?
Any Catholic who is registered in the parish or lives within the parish geographical boundaries may be married in our Church. We may also grant permission for someone to marry in our Church if their home Pastor has given permission for the marriage to be witnessed here. We encourage couples who live within the parish boundaries to register in the parish and be active members of the parish since it is the community of believers who will share in your marriage experience with you.
- Is there a preparation process?
Yes! Because the Catholic Church considers marriage a sacrament, we want couples to be well-prepared. Rather than a burden, couples are encouraged to view this time of preparation as a way of getting to know each other better and growing closer to Christ. Couples are expected to:
- Participate in a pre-marital inventory assessment and marriage preparation courses
- Meet with a Marriage Prep Counselor to review the assessment results
- Attend a marriage preparation retreat
- Choose desired Scripture passages from a list of approved readings
- Meet with the Director of Music to discuss desired wedding music and songs
- Submit relevant sacramental records (i.e., Baptism, Confirmation) to the parish
When you meet with the Pastor, he will explain how you can fulfill the above requirements.
There are special guidelines for Marriage Preparation when one or both couple members live out of state.
- My fiancé(e) is a baptized Christian but not Catholic? Is this a problem?
Catholics can marry another baptized Christian. In fact, this has become quite common. When you meet with the Pastor, he will explain any special arrangements that will need to be made.
- My fiancé(e) is not a baptized Christian? Is this a problem?
When you meet with the Pastor, he will explain any special arrangements that will need to be made.
- What times are available?
Friday Evenings after 2pm
Saturdays- 12pm and 2:30pm
Other days of the week permitted at the discretion of the Pastor.
- Where can our guests park?
There are several parking lots (most take cash and credit cards) nearby and metered street parking (pay stations- cash, credit card, mobile app payment- ParkDetroit).
- Are you familiar with our church architecture?
St. Aloysius is a beautiful church! It has unique architecture. Our worship space includes three levels (lower level, street level, and upper mezzanine). The sanctuary and altar are set back from the congregation by the opening for the lower level. Check out the rest of the website for photos. We would love to show you the space!
- Do you have resources for engaged couples?