From the Pastor's Desk This Week
- September 22, 2019- Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, A number of years ago, the comedian Kevin James had a special entitled “Sweat the Small Stuff.” In his typical style, he poked fun at the little things that we do every day, the small things that bother us, the silly things we worry… …
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Happy feast day of San Gennaro! Patron Saint of Naples, Italy. Fr. Tim was in Little Italy last weekend and offered the relic of San Gennaro for veneration.
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Fr. Robert Wolfe from St. Mary Church in Bethel delivers our first in a series of presentations on Vatican II. Topic for the evening - Sacrosanctum Concilium, the Council’s document on the sacred liturgy.
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What's New
The Viri Galilaei, a schola of Catholic men from the area, have asked to make St. Pius their “home away from home.” The ensemble was without a place to gather to pray and sing, and we’re happy to help them. They will sing in our “temporary church” (Community Room) on Wednesdays at 7 PM with a Mass in the Extraordinary Form, followed at 8 PM by Vespers, until Thanksgiving.
Confessions are heard every Wednesday from 7 – 8 PM in the Chapel.
“Therefore, welcome one another as Christ has welcomed you, for the glory of God.” Romans 15:7.
St. Pius X Christmas Bazaar—SAVE THE DATE!
Join us 11AM-5PM, Saturday, December 7 in the Gym of the Religious Education Center for our brand new Christmas Bazaar. This is a great way to do your holiday shopping early and get into the spirit of the season! Visit more than 20 unique vendors who will be showcasing a wide array of products—from jewelry and accessories to home décor and cooking. Plus, enjoy holiday music, photos with Santa, Bake Sale, mini White Elephant, and Silent Auction! If you are interested in taking a vendor table, email Kara Clegg for availability and to request and application. If you are interested in sponsoring the event, email Kimberlie Leon for sponsorship options and pricing.
Church Renovation Alert!
Due the to renovation of the Church, all weekend Masses will be held in the Community Room in the Faith Center. Please enter through the Burr Street side OR Chapel entrance doors to access the Community Room in the Faith Center. Thank you!
FAMILY FAITH FORMATION
Meet once a month after the 9AM Mass
Families with children of all ages are invited and encouraged to join us once a month after the 9AM Mass in the APR, Religious Education Center for ongoing faith formation. Each month we will focus on a different topic as we grow in knowledge of our faith together. Dates: October 20, November 10, December 1, January 12, February 23, March 22, April 26, and May 17. Register: www.st-pius.org/family-faith-formation/. A $50 annual donation per family is requested.
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