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St. Pius X Catholic ChurchMay 20, 2018www.stpiusxsa.orgPASTORGUIDE US TODAYFr. Pat O’BrienPAROCHIAL VICARFr. Cesar Betancourt(Español)Holy Spirit,you who pointed out the way for yourDEACONSDeacon Dan McShaneDeacon Pat CunninghamDeacon Jose SantosDeacon Gene Townsend, Re redDisciples to announce the gospel,we pray to you:ADMINISTRATIVE STAFFDebbie Landry, Pastoral AssociateJerelynn Meek, Parish SecretaryRebekah Haase, Admin. Asst.Ashley Mar nez, Accoun ngLauren Adre, Worship DirectorAs in the time of the apostles,guide today’s messengers of the Good News.YOUTH MINISTRYStephanie Kristek, Directorskristek@stpiusxsa.org(210) 452-6682—From Come, Lord Jesus by Lucien Deiss, CSSp, copyright 1976, 1981, Lucien Deiss. Published byWorld Library Publica ons. p. 183RELIGIOUS EDUCATIONMary Micklitz, Directormmicklitz@stpiusxsa.org(210) 275-5505SACRAMENTSRCIACall the Church OfficeMarriage & FuneralsJerelynn Meek, ext. 200jmeek@stpiusxsa.orgBap smsRebekah Haase, ext. 209rhaase@stpiusxsa.orgST. PIUS X SCHOOL(P) 210-824-6431(F) 210-824-7454Fr. Pat O’Brien, PastorJane Zarate, PrincipalCathy Brown, Assistant PrincipalRegular Mass TimesMondayTuesday - FridaySaturday8:00 AM (ASL); 10:15 AM; 12:00 PM (Español);1:30 PM (*MEF); 5:00 PM6:30 PM (with Benedic on)8:15 AM8:00 AM (*MEF); 5:00 PM (Vigil)Holy Days ofObliga on6:30 PM (Vigil-Bilingual); 6:30 AM; 8:15 AM; 12:10 PM;6:00 PM; 7:30 PM (*MEF)Word & Communion6:30 AM (Monday - Friday)Reconcilia on8:45-9:45 AM & 4:00-4:45 PM on SaturdaysAdora on ChapelAvailable for use 24/7; closed during Mass; contactchurch office for access.Sunday (*Mass In The Extraordinary Form)3303 Urban Crest Drive, San Antonio, Texas 78209Office Hours are Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Friday 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM(P) 210-824-0139 (F) 210-829-5125 stpiusx@stpiusxsa.org
A MESSAGE FROM FATHER PATDear St. Pius X Community,God calls us to love all people at all mes. I havewondered about that many mes in my life. Afriend gave us the phrase “some people makethemselves very hard to love.” Isn’t that thetruth? We all have our moments of driving otherscrazy. I have always loved the book The FourAgreements. One of the ancient agreements is tonever make assump ons. How o en do assumpons cause worry or stress for no reason? Assumpons are made most of the me when we don’thave all the facts or we have added our worries as“facts.” Doing this never serves us well. God callsus to live in the present, yet prepare for the future.A perfect example. At all the Masses this weekendwe presented a survey to explore the possibility of alater Mass in English. The comments I receivedshowed many assump ons being made. All theCouncil and I are doing at this me is gatheringinforma on. This is not a quick or easy decision. Idon’t want to add a Mass, we already have 6, butwe do need to take care of the parish. It seems likethere might be a significant number that wouldbenefit from a later Mass in English. We will discussat Parish Council and it will be brought back to youat least one more me before any decision is made.That said, we celebrate Pentecost this weekend.The “birthday” of who we are as“Church.” The first reading talks about all the placesthat the assembled came from yet they heard themessage in their own language. God comes to usregardless of our na onal origin, skin color, religion,poli cal party or any boundary you can imagine, andthe message is the same. Go out and makedisciples. Go out and spread the Word. We do thatby how we live, by how we carry ourselves andinteract with others. People come against us allthe me and at mes we could easily be jus fiedin responding in ways society would condone, butGod calls us to a deeper reality. How by our lives dowe elicit the best out of every single person weencounter? Think if we can do that with everyonewe encounter, and it started spreading?Maybe for those of us with dogs our prayer shouldbe “Lord, help us to become the person my dogbelieves me to be!” Wouldn’t that be an amazingworld?We are also in the final stages of forming ourStewardship commi ee. Kevin Bowman has agreedto help with ge ng this off the ground with MariaOr z from the school. I would love to start this with12 members. Please see me or call the office if youare interested. The goal is to help create anatmosphere of stewardship and reduce the totalnumber of asks for me, talent and treasure. Theini al training will be June 9th at 9 AM in the FamilyCenter. If interested, at least come and see what itis all about.In Him,Fr. PatMASS & CHURCH OFFICE INFORMATIONMonday, May 28 - Memorial DayThere will not be a 6:30 AM Word & Communion.The Mass for that day has been moved to 10:00 AMinstead of 6:30 PM. There will not be benedic onfollowing the Mass.The church office will be closed for Memorial Dayand will reopen on Tuesday, May 29 at 9:00 AM.PARISH GIVING ENVELOPESYou may have no ced that over the past couple ofmonths discrepancies with our second collec ons havetaken place. The giving envelopes you received in themail for special collec ons have not matched with theweekend that we are doing the second collec on. JeriMeek has been in touch with Our Sunday Visitor to getthe ma er corrected and everything should be in orderfor future collec ons. Our next second collec on is forthe Priest’s Pension Fund on June 3 and if you receiveenvelopes you should have one for this in your packet.Please accept our apologies to you for any inconveniencethis may have caused you.
MASS SCHEDULE & INTENTIONSWe welcome you to our parish family and look forward toge ng to know you. If you are a new member to our parish orare already a member but have updates for your contactinforma on, please submit the form below to the church officeby mail or email: St. Pius X, 3303 Urban Crest Dr, San Antonio,TX 78209 or stpiusx@stpiusxsa.org.NameAddressCity, State, ZipHome Ph.Mobil Ph.EmailChildren (Name & Age)[ ] New Parishioner[ ] UpdateMay all who enter as guests,leave as friends.UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES & EVENTSMay 26 - Confirma on MassMay 27 - High School Senior BrunchJune 1 - 8th Grade Gradua onJune 2-3 - Pauline Sisters Book FairJune 3 - Ladies A ernoon TeaJune 3 - Healing Rosary by Knights of ColumbusJune 5 - Movie - St. Anthony, The Miracle Worker of PaduaJune 9 - Movie NightJune 9/10 - CDA Bake SaleJune 12 - Holy Hour for Voca onsJune 12 - Rosary to Our Lady of GuadalupePLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK Maria Colbert, Fran Dannemiller, Cassie DeBolt,Roger Glubka, Martha Gomez, Mike Gousie,Monica Hairell, Remeigo Mar nez, Kim Mosser,Mike O’Dowd, Jack & Minerva Pa on,Mimmie Rodriguez, Donna Romero,Dora Salmiento, R. J. Thames andAlan & Melisa San ago.Prayer requests are placed in the Prayers of the Faithful at Mass for 2 weeksand are then published in the bulle n for 4 weeks.To add a loved one, please contact the church office at (210) 824-0139.Sunday, May 208:00 AMFor the Good of the Parish† Olivia Buckley/Reflec ons† Alejandro Torres Terrazos/Family & FriendsFor the Good of the Parish1:30 PMFor the Good of the Parish5:00 PM † Denise Michelle Burns/FamilyMonday, May 216:30 PM † Michael Ibarra/Daniel & Rachel YanezTuesday, May 228:15 AM † Joan Coleman/Rick & Eileen Pape† Pauline Keegan/Susan AldridgeWednesday, May 238:15 AM † Joe Barraco/Nina BurroughsThursday, May 248:15 AMFor the Good of the ParishFriday, May 258:15 AM † Olivia Buckley/SPX Family† Pauline Keegan/SPX Family† Clara Santos-Ondarza/Patricia Gree ens† Mary Kolenda/Beverly & Gary TrammelSaturday, May 268:00 AMFor the Good of the Parish5:00 PM † Bruno Paparelli/Susan PaparelliThe Sanctuary Lamp in the Church will burn this week for:For the Good of the ParishThe Sanctuary Lamp in the Chapel will burn this week for:For the Good of the ParishWEEKLY READINGSMonday, May 21 - Gn 3:9-15, 20 or Acts 1:12-14;Ps 87:1-3, 5-7; Jn 19:25-34Tuesday, May 22 - Jas 4:1-10; Ps 55:7-11a, 23;Mk 9:30-37Wednesday, May 23 - Jas 4:13-17; Ps 49:2-3, 6-11;Mk 9:38-40Thursday, May 24 - Jas 5:1-6; Ps 49:14-20; Mk 9:41-50Friday, May 25 - Jas 5:9-12; Ps 103:1-4, 8-9, 11-12;Mk 10:1-12Saturday, May 26 - Jas 5:13-20; Ps 141:1-3, 8;Mk 10:13-16Sunday, May 27 - Dt 4:32-34, 39-40; Ps 33:4-6, 9, 18-20,22; Rom 8:14-17; Mt 28:16-20“Place all the weight of your trials and tribula ons on theshoulders of Jesus Christ. He will carry them for you.Remember, He once carried a heavy cross.”-St. Rita of Cascia
FR. CESAR’S CORNERHello Everyone!Today we receive the most awaited moment of thechurch; the Holy Spirit. We heard repeatedly on thelast Sundays and daily Mass readings that Christwould send us the Holy Spirit. To that effect, He saidthat the disciples should not leave Jerusalem. Thepromise of Christ is fulfilled in what we have heard intoday’s readings, with the descending of the HolySpirit. Pentecost is related to the Ascension ofChrist into heaven, it means that Christ had to go inorder for the Holy Spirit to come.At Easter me the feature was the presence in theSanctuary of the Easter Candle. It symbolizes Christresurrected and being the light of the na ons. Jesussaid in the Gospel of John (8:12), “I am the light ofthe world. Whoever follows me will not walk indarkness, but will have the light of life.” This light isnow channeled through the outpouring of the HolySpirit. We will not see the Easter candle lit anymorein the Sanctuary but for bap sms and funerals. Itmeans that we posses a light that is se led into oursouls.During the forty days of Lent Christ prepared us forthis moment and as the me drew near we preparedin many ways. One way was by praying nine daysconsecu vely; those nine days were dedicated tomedita on, some prayers were mainly based on thegi s of the Holy Spirit and by coming to Mass. Someothers read the Bible and s ll others are comingtoday to celebrate joyously on Pentecost Sunday.Come, Holy Spirit, come!Fr. Cesar BetancourtALTAR FLOWERSIn Memory of: Pedro R. SuarezGiven by: Nolan, Wynona &Paul SuarezThere are many slots left on our calendar to purchase the altarflowers for a particular weekend. This makes a wonderful gift tothose who are near and dear to you.To reserve altar flowers, please contact: Becky Tarwater, phone: (210) 654-8834,email: rickrbecky@sbcglobal.net or Joyce Chramosta, phone: (210) 656-4800,email : chramostaj@att.net9.APRIL 30 - MAY 6 WEEKLY OFFERINGCollected - 16,226.86Online Giving - 9,303.50Needed to Make Budget - 25,894.00229 envelopes used out of 1,850 registered families.Due to print deadline our stewardship figures are delayed by one week.We are no exception to rising expenses. Please consider Online Giving.It is a great way to simplify giving. Set it up and forget; that is what thePastor did. Sign up for Online Giving at www.stpiusxsa.org.Your support is greatly appreciated!St. Pius X Parish GoalOUR GOAL 1.2 Million 900 K 800 K78% 700 K 600 K 500K 400 K 300 K 200 KMASS IN THE EXTRAORDINARY FORM 100 KSunday, May 20 - Pentecost SundaySaturday, May 26 - Ember Saturday of the Pentecost OctaveSunday, May 27 - Trinity SundayIf you have not received your pledge card from the Archdioceseor have misplaced it, cards and envelopes can be found in thepews.
PARISH & COMMUNITY NEWSStephen Ministry offers a set of four short, easy-to-readbooks en tled Journeying through Grief which containwords of comfort and hope to those grieving the loss of aloved one. These books are designed to help those inthe first year of grief with the first book tobe sent just weeks a er a loss. If you knowof someone in our parish community whocould benefit from these books, pleasecontact Cindy Libera at (210) 912-2979 formore informa on.Stewardship Commi ee Members WantedWould you like to serve our church as a member of thenew Stewardship Commi ee?Fr. Pat and ourchairperson Rosie Or z are looking for people who wouldlike to help. The main du es of this group includepromo ng and planning for our annual Ministries Fairand providing opportuni es for parishioners to learnmore about how they can be good stewards of God'sgi s in their lives. We will have an informa on/trainingsession for those who are interested on Saturday, June 9at 9:00 AM in the Family Center. Please contact Rosie at(479) 462-8111 or mor z@stpiusxsa.org to let her knowthat you would like to a end.Spring Cleaning Time!SPX Parish Rummage Sale,Saturday, June 238:30 AM to 2:00 PMBring your gently used household itemsto the Family Centerbetween 3:00 PM and 6:30 PMon Monday, June 18 through Friday, June 22.Note: We will only be able to accept furnitureon Friday, June 22.Your generosity is appreciated!SHIPWRECKED: Rescued by JesusPlease donate only items that are in good condi on. No large appliances No encyclopedias or casse eand VHS tapes No dirty, torn or broken items No undergarments No large electronics (computer,printer, old box TV, etc.) No ma resses or bed pillowsJuly 9 - 13, 20189:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Noon)For ques ons or if you need to make arrangementsto drop off items at a different me, please contactFran Dannemiller at (210) 656-0887.More informa on will follow in future bulle ns.All proceeds benefit St. Pius X Catholic Church.Hosted by Women of St. Pius XSAVE THE DATEVACATION BIBLE SCHOOLNew Parish App Is Here!Our new St. Pius X Catholic Church app is now availableto download for iPhone and Android smart phones. Stayconnected with our parish throughout the week with instant no fica ons, an easy-to-access event calendar, andthe ability to quickly reply to or share messages via Facebook or Twi er. Also enjoy a bunch of addi onal featureslike prayers, daily readings, helpful reminders to silenceyour phone before Mass or Confession, and much more.Help foster a stronger parish life at St. Pius X CatholicChurch and be er engage the New Evangeliza on.Download our app today at myparishapp.com or searchyour phone's app store for myparish.We are looking for individuals who wouldlike to be a part of our new ministry tofacilitate the projec on of song lyrics andannouncements during the Sunday 8:00AM & 10:15 AM Masses. Please contactLauren Adre at ladre@stpiusxsa.org or(210) 824-0139 ext. 219 for more informa on.The Parish Directories Are Here!Please stop by the church office to pick yours up. Forthose who had their picture taken the directory is free.For those who did not have their picture taken but wouldlike a directory, they will be available for purchase at 15per directory.
PARISH & COMMUNITY NEWSCalling AllHigh School Seniors!The Apprecia on Commi ee ofSt. Pius X will be hos ng abrunch in your honor on Sunday,May 27, 2018 a er the 10:15 AMMass. All high school seniors and theirfamilies are invited to the Family Center forbrunch and fellowship.Bring fresh flower petals for the procession.Be there by 5:30 PM.For informa on, visit www.sfcathedral.org.Parents: Please RSVP tomcastanon2012@yahoo.comwith the number of peoplefrom your family planning toa end and the name of yourgradua ng senior.GOD’S WORD FOR CHILDRENJesus breathed on them and said, “Receive theHoly Spirit. Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them,and whose sins you retain are retained.”Direc ons: Color only the spaces that the le er from ‘HOLYSPIRIT” in them.GLORY BEDirec ons: As you say the following prayer, think of theimpact of the words.Glory beTo the Father,And to the Son,And to the Holy Spirit.As it was in the beginning,Is now, and ever shall be,World without end.Amen
ST. PIUS X CATHOLIC SCHOOLWe welcomed back the St. Pius X Class of 2014 andwished them well as they graduate from highschool and con nue on to: University of Texas SanAntonio, Texas A & M University, University ofNorth Texas, St. Louis University, Hendrix College,Stella Adler Academy, University of Texas, BaylorUniversity, Spartan College, New York University,University of the Incarnate Word, Savannah CollegeArt and Design, San Diego State University, and theUS Air Force Academy.These high school students earned 1,700,000 in scholarships.Congratula ons, we wish youall the best in your future endeavors!Join us for a STEAM CAMP August 6-10, 2018at St. Pius X Catholic SchoolSign up: h p://www.abrakadoodle.com/tx-san-antonio8 WeeksJune 11 - August 3(Monday-Friday)*CLOSED JULY 4TH*7:00 AM - 6:00 PMREGISTER ONLINE 8For over 50 years we have been providing aCatholic school educa on for children in gradelevels PreK3-8th. We believe that every child is agi from God, with special talents to be nurturedand developed. If you would like more informa onabout our School or would like to read our weeklynewsle ers go to our website.DATESJUNE 11-15JUNE 18-22JUNE 25-29JULY 2-6JULY 9-13JULY 16-20JULY 23-27JULY 30-AUGUST 3THEMEHAKUNA MATATASUPERHEROESHOLLYWOODSTARS & STRIPESVBSBEST OF THE BESTMYSTERYUNDER THE SEASt. Pius X Catholic School7734 Robin RestSan Antonio, Texas 78209(210) 824-6431Website: h p://school.stpiusxsa.org/Email: spxschool@stpiusxsa.org
ST. PIUS X YOUTH NEWSREP PreK4 thru 5th Grade SCHEDULECongratula ons to all our youngparishioners who recently madetheir First Communion.“We are ambassadors for Christ, as if God wereappealing through us. We implore you on behalf ofChrist,be reconciled to God.”-2 Corinthians 5:20May 20 - End of Year Pot LuckLunch - 11:30 AMBring your favorite dish to share withthe other students and their family.Middle School /High School Forma on ScheduleMay 20 - End of Year PotLuck. Lunch - 11:30 AMBring your favorite dish toshare with the otherstudents and their family.PLEASE JOIN US AT OUR YOUTH MASS AT5:00 PM ON SUNDAY EVENINGS!Confirma on Class Schedule9:00 - 10:00 AM on SundaysMay 20 - ClassMay 26 - Confirma on at10:00 AMIs God calling you to be a catechist? The word catechist comes from the Greek word “echo.” Catechists echo theWord of God to our parish children. If you are interested in teaching an REP class, please contact Mary Micklitz atmmicklitz@stpiusxsa.org or call (210) 275-5505. If you are interested in helping with our High School Forma on,please contact Stephanie Kristek at skristek@stpiusxsa.org or call (210) 452-6682.
PARISH & COMMUNITY NEWSIn conjunc on with the 300 year anniversary of our city nameda er St. Anthony de Padua, we are happy to announce the showingof:THE MIRACLE WORKER OF PADUASAINTAnthonyTuesday, June 5, 2018St. Pius X Catholic ChurchMsgr. Martin Family Center6:00 PM - 8:00 PMThe Franciscans came here 300 years ago to bring the faith to thena ve people. They were fulfilling the mandate to “go thereforeand make disciples of all na ons.” This is the first feature lengthdrama c film on the life of St. Anthony of Padua, one of the mostpopular saints in Chris an history, and one who is even revered byMuslim and Hindu communi es. It is in Italian with English sub tlesand is 95 minutes in length. The film is not rated but recommendedfor teens to adults. The showing is being hosted by the WSPXSpirituality Commi ee. Desserts, coffee and water will be served.“Table for Tea”Texas StyleSunday, June 3, 20182:00 PMMsgr. Mar n Family CenterON THE MENUVARIOUS ICED TEAS FINGER SANDWICHESTEA COOKIES OTHER DESSERTSAll ladies are invited to a lovely social event! Mothers are invited to bring their school-age orolder daughters if you wish. Tickets may be purchased un l May 30 in the church office for 10 a person. Join us for an a ernoon of southern hospitality and wear your favorite hat andgloves if you like! As always, bring a friend! Hosted by WSPX.
ST. PIUS X MINISTRY DIRECTORYACTS – Brian O obrian.o o@meritagehomes.com 210-260-6069Alhambra – Luis Mar nezluis528@sbcglobal.net210-380-3316Altar Servers – Amie DeLeonamie.deleon@yahoo.com210-851-0957Arboreans – Rick Papeerpape29@gmail.com210-655-9135Boy Scouts – Andy r50@a .net210-487-0461Shannon LoefflerCatholic Daughters of America cjohnson3599@sbcglobal.net– Cecilia Johnson210-771-0325Cub Scouts - Marshall Smithmfsmith@wans.net210-685-9134CYO Sports – John s c Apostles of DivineMercy – Susie nary Ministers –Margaret Piechnikdavid piechnik@twc.com210-497-0170Adult Faith Forma on – Church stpiusx@stpiusxsa.orgOffice210-824-0139Fellowship – Becky e – Ashley Mar nezamar nez@stpiusxsa.org210-824-0139Greeters – Chris os – Pilar Morenompilar99dlt@gmail.com210-687-4411Knights of Columbus– ors – Patricia Gree enspatriciang5258@gmail.com210-826-0896Legion of Mary – Gigi 1Msgr. Brosnan Rosary Guild –Nancy Garridonkwg61@gmail.com210-269-2131Music Ministry – Lauren Adreladre@stpiusxsa.org210-824-0139Prison Ministry – 0Reflec ons – Cindy Liberaclibera@swbell.net210-912-2979Society of St. Vincent de Paul – svdp@stpiusxsa.orgRoy Gabrillo210-824-2758St. Pius X School – Jane Zarate, jzarate@stpiusxsa.org hen Ministry – Cindy Libera clibera@swbell.net210-912-2979Ushers – E. J. Eiteljorgete066538@yahoo.com210-253-0591Voca ons – Linda Diazlindadias@aol.com210-416-2680Silver Streaks Leader NeededWelcome Commi ee – Angie asmith@wans.netSmithWomen of Grace – Eileen Pape erpape29@gmail.com210-685-9135Women of St. Pius X – 35CALENDAR OF EVENTSMay 21Tuesday, May 22May 23All requests for reserva ons, repairs and informa on canbe directed to Debbie Landry at dlandry@stpiusxsa.orgor call (210) 824-0139, ext. 223. Parish affiliatedorganiza ons can find the reserva on form online atwww.stpiusxsa.org/facili es.Summer Volunteer Help Needed!Summer is just around the corner. We will have lots ofprojects going on (big and small) from cleaning topain ng to repairing, etc. Please consider dona ng yourme and talent to help out. Do you need communityservice hours for your organiza on or for confirma onnext year? Here is a great opportunity to get those hoursin. Contact Debbie Landry for more informa on.
May 20, 2018 · APRIL 30 - MAY 6 WEEKLY OFFERING Collected - 16,226.86 Online Giving - 9,303.5
