From the Pastor's Desk This Week
- November 24, 2019- Dear Brothers and Sisters, A popular reading often chosen for funerals comes from the third chapter of the book of Ecclesiastes. “To everything there is a season…” Here we find sacred Scripture reminding us that the full breadth of (virtuous) human experiences has a proper time and place. There is… …
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Jesus Christ is the King of our lives, of our world, of our universe. We see him now, but we don't see him in fullness. We look forward to that day when we might see him face to face in Heaven. #FaithFriday
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What's New
St. Pius X Christmas Bazaar–All are Welcome!
Join us 11AM-5PM, Saturday, December 7 in the Gym of the Religious Education Center for our new Christmas Bazaar. Do your holiday shopping early and get into the spirit of the season! Visit unique vendors—see vendor list below. Plus, enjoy holiday music, photos with Santa (11AM-12:30PM), Bake Sale, and Silent Auction. Interested in a vendor table, Email Kara Clegg (kclegg@st-pius.org) for availability and to request and application. Interested in sponsoring the event? Complete the Christmas Bazaar Sponsor Form and return with payment or email Kimberlie Leon (kleon@st-pius.org) with questions. Interested in baking for the Bake Sale? See the Bake Sale Info Sheet.
Vendors to Date
Accessorize: “wearable art,” handcrafted jewelry and accessories
BeautyCounter: cosmetics and skincare
Color Street: nail polish art strips
Crafter of Bay Street: wooden crafts
Florals by Kim: silk floral wreaths, decorations
HER Designs: custom decorative signs
Jarvis Consultants: books
Kis Skincare: soaps and skincare
Little Fish Clothing: t shirts, hoodies, bags, mugs
Monkey Fist Creations: decorations, keychains, doorstops, scroll saw artwork
RAM Leather: handcrafted leather goods
Rhubarb Handcrafted Jewelry: one-of-a-kind, small batch jewelry
SouthernAirs: barbecue sauces, hot sauces, jams
Sseko Designs: bags, jewelry, apparel
Teresa Rainieri Art: fine art
Touchstone Crystal by Swarovski: jewelry
Thank you to our PLATINUM Sponsors!
VIRGINIA AND JOEL GIUFFRE
Giving Trees Ready for Thanksgiving!
Our three Giving Trees will be decorated Tuesday, November 26 with 1,200 tags designated for various charitable organizations. All items are to be gift wrapped with tags visible and firmly attached and returned to the trees on or before December 15. The agency pick up date is December 16. Thank you!
Family Faith Formation
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: December 1, January 12, February 23, March 22, April 26, and May 17. Register now. A $50 annual donation per family is requested.
Church Renovation Alert!
Due to the Church renovation, all weekend Masses are being held in the Community Room, Faith Center. Please enter through the Burr Street side OR Chapel entrance doors to access the Community Room, Faith Center. Thank you!
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