From the Pastor's Desk This Week
- August 25, 2019- Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, The exhortation “Strive to enter through the narrow gate” may be among the most challenging things our Lord ever utters in the Gospel. Why? First, he says it in answer to a question about how many will be saved. Will many? A few? Jesus… …
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Viri Galilaei, an ensemble of Catholic men from the tristate area, are delighted to sing Vespers on Wednesday, August 21st ar 7 PM at St. Pius. August 21st is the feast of St. Pius X in the new calendar, and St. Jane Frances de Chantal in the traditional calendar. Vespers is the evening prayer in the Divine Office of the Church, sung every night the world over. It consists of five psalms, a hymn, and the Magnificat, the canticle of Our Lady. Please join us!
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Come as you are...
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God is not afraid of your mess, wounds, brokenness, insecurities, faults, or whatever else you feel holds you back.
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Sin and brokenness are not a barrier to His love.
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Yet, He loves you too much to leave you in sin and brokenness.
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Jesus is in the business of raising people up from the dead.
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And he who sat upon the throne said, “Behold, I make all things new.” (Rev 21:5). Every time you go to confession, you are being made NEW.
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St. Pius X Parish Festival is Right Around the Corner!
Join us for the Parish Festival on Sunday, September 8: 10:30AM Mass Under the Big Tent followed by the Festival which runs until 5PM. Bring family and friends to enjoy a fun-filled day. SIGN UP NOW TO VOLUNTEER!
-Live Music by the Bar Car Band and Highland Rovers
-Inflatables and Carnival Games for the kids ($20 wristband gives you all-day access!)
-The St. Pius X Grill with sausage and peppers and roast beef from A&S Italian Fine Foods and Beer & Wine Tent
-Bake Tent featuring Micalizzi’s Italian Ices and the all-new Coffee Booth
-1st Responders Touch a Truck–Fairfield Police, Fairfield Fire, and AMR Ambulance
-The Tag Sale and Parish Raffle
SIGN UP TO VOLUNTEER–2 HOUR TIME SLOTS!
Thank You to Our Platinum Sponsors!
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Russo + Rizio, LLC Attorneys at Law
Catechists Still Needed for Wednesdays at St. Pius X
Volunteer catechists are still needed 4:30PM-5:30PM for classes held weekly on Wednesday to join our Faith Formation team to teach our young parishioners preparing for the Sacraments of First Reconciliation and First Holy Communion. We supply the curriculum and materials! This is a wonderful way to share and grow in your own faith, email Kara Clegg or call her at 203-255-6134 to discuss. Thank you to those that have already signed up!
Triple Double Basketball Clinics at St. Pius X
Tom Keyes, founder of Triple Double Basketball, will be conducting basketball clinics in the St. Pius X Religious Education Center Gym this Summer and Fall. Coach Keyes is a resident of Fairfield and former Norwalk High School Boys Varsity Basketball Coach. He has compiled more than 100 wins in his Varsity Basketball coaching career and coached several, all-league, all-state, and even an ESPN top 100 player! The philosophy of the Triple Double Basketball program is simple: get in the gym and practice! To learn more about Coach Keyes’ basketball clinic, which is open to anyone, visit Triple Double Basketball.
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