MISSION STATEMENT We the members of Saint Pius X Community seek Christ who is our life and has revealed Himself to us. We praise Him by providing a spiritual environment so that all may follow in His footsteps. The realization of the Body and Blood of Christ through the celebration of the Holy Eucharist is the most important part of our journey. To be one with Christ through the Holy Eucharist is the ultimate expression of the faith. First Sunday of Advent December 3, 2017 Pastor: Fr. Tukura Pius Michael, O.P. 570-374-4113 [email protected]Pastoral Associate: Mr. Joseph Scartelli 570-374-4113 [email protected]Parish Office: Monday-Friday 8:30 am-5 pm 570-374.4113 [email protected] Fax: 570-374-0156 112 Fairview Dr, Selinsgrove, PA 17870-9406 Website: StPiusXParish.net Director of Religious Education: Diane Shamory 570-374-4113 ext 117 [email protected]MASS SCHEDULE: (any changes will be noted in the weekly Mass schedule on page 2) Saturday Vigil: 5 pm; Sunday: 8:30 am & 11 am; 6 pm (when Susquehanna University is in session) Tuesday and Thursday: 12 Noon; Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 7 am (Adoration Chapel) Wednesday-12:30 pm -Shearer Weber Dining Room #1 or 3; Degenstein Campus Center (when Susquehanna University is in session) First Friday Mass– 10:30 am-Manor of Penn Village (Rte. 204) Last Friday of each month-10:30 am-Brookdale (University Ave) NEAR PERPETUAL ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT- Our Lady of the Way Adoration Chapel-Monday beginning at 8 am and closing on Friday at 7 am. Current Adoration Openings: Thursdays: 10-11 am; Fridays 3-4 am; Substitutes needed. Call Barb at 570.847.4492 for information. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Satur days 3:30-4:30 pm; Saturdays 5-6 pm. OR anytime by appointment SANCTUARY LAMPS AND ALTAR FLOWER MEMORIALS-If you would like to memo- rialize the Sanctuary candle in the Church, the Adoration Chapel or the Altar flowers, please contact the parish office with your request. The suggested offering for the Sanctuary candles are $ 25 each and the Altar Flowers are $100 for both. R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation) is the process by which adults become members of the Catholic Church. Classes are held on Thursdays from 7– 8:15 pm from September to Easter. Please call the Parish office at 570.374.4113 for additional information. RECITATION OF THE ROSARY: Monday-Thursday 11:40 am (Chapel); Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 6:40 am (Chapel); Tuesday at 7 pm (Chapel); Thursday at 6 pm; Pio Prayer Group (Church); 25 minutes prior to all weekend Masses. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: P.R.E.P.(PreK-Gr.5) 9:30 am-10:45 am; EDGE (Gr.6-8) 6:45 pm –8:30 pm; Life Teen (Gr. 9-12) 6:45 pm-8:30 pm. For additional information call Diane Shamory at the parish office or email at [email protected]LEGION OF MARY: Meets on Wednesdays at 6:30 pm in the lower level of the Church. If you are interested in joining the Legion or just interested in learning more about the ministry, please contact Heather Effinger at 570.541.6061. BREAKFAST BUDDIES-A social group that meets the second Monday of each month at the Pepper Tree Restaurant on Route 522 at 9 am. Breakfast is ordered from the menu. Homebound Communion/Short term meals/Transportation: These services are available. Call the parish office if you or someone you know is in need. PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY: makes shawls and lap covers for the sick of our parish and our community and for anyone with a special need. They meet in the Parish conference room on the 1st Sunday of the month after the last Mass and on the 3rd Thursday from 6-8 pm. To request a shawl, contact Kathy at 570.374.9883 or [email protected]. ST. PIUS X PASTORAL COUNCIL: Council members meet the second Wednesday of each month at 7 pm in the lower level(except July and December). Pastoral Council meeting minutes are available in the parish office for review. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: The 4th degree, St. Katharine Drexel Assembly meets the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30 pm in the lower level. The regular meeting of the Knights of Columbus is held the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 pm in the lower level. ST. PIUS X “To Restore All Things in Christ.” NEXT WEEK’S SCRIPTURE READINGS: Isaiah 5:1-7; Philippians 4:6-9; Matthew 21:33-43. “Take heed, watch and pray; for you do not know when the time will come.” - MARK 13:33 We all take things for granted. In particular, we take time for granted. Our lives are so busy, many of us are planning our time - our days, weeks, months, even years in advance. Remember, our time on earth is a gift. None of us knows how long we will be here. Start today and begin thanking God for each and every day. Take time in silence, every day, and listen to what God is saying to you. FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION Masses celebrating the Holy day will be held on Thursday, December 7, 2017 with a Vigil Mass at 7 pm and Friday, December 8 at 7 am, 12 Noon and 7 pm in the Church.
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MISSION STATEMENT
We the members of Saint Pius X Community seek Christ who is our life and has revealed Himself to us.
We praise Him by providing a spiritual environment so that all may follow in His footsteps.
The realization of the Body and Blood of Christ through the celebration of the Holy Eucharist is the
most important part of our journey. To be one with Christ through the Holy
Eucharist is the ultimate expression of the faith.
MASS SCHEDULE: (any changes will be noted in the weekly Mass schedule on page 2) Saturday Vigil: 5 pm; Sunday: 8:30 am & 11 am; 6 pm (when Susquehanna University is in session) Tuesday and Thursday: 12 Noon; Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 7 am (Adoration Chapel) Wednesday-12:30 pm -Shearer Weber Dining Room #1 or 3; Degenstein Campus Center (when Susquehanna University is in session) First Friday Mass– 10:30 am-Manor of Penn Village (Rte. 204) Last Friday of each month-10:30 am-Brookdale (University Ave) NEAR PERPETUAL ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT- Our Lady of the Way Adoration Chapel-Monday beginning at 8 am and closing on Friday at 7 am. Current Adoration Openings: Thursdays: 10-11 am; Fridays 3-4 am; Substitutes needed. Call Barb at 570.847.4492 for information. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Saturdays 3:30-4:30 pm; Saturdays 5-6 pm. OR anytime by appointment SANCTUARY LAMPS AND ALTAR FLOWER MEMORIALS-If you would like to memo-rialize the Sanctuary candle in the Church, the Adoration Chapel or the Altar flowers, please contact the parish office with your request. The suggested offering for the Sanctuary candles are $ 25 each and the Altar Flowers are $100 for both. R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation) is the process by which adults become members of the Catholic Church. Classes are held on Thursdays from 7– 8:15 pm from September to Easter. Please call the Parish office at 570.374.4113 for additional information. RECITATION OF THE ROSARY: Monday-Thursday 11:40 am (Chapel); Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 6:40 am (Chapel); Tuesday at 7 pm (Chapel); Thursday at 6 pm; Pio Prayer Group (Church); 25 minutes prior to all weekend Masses. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: P.R.E.P.(PreK-Gr.5) 9:30 am-10:45 am; EDGE (Gr.6-8) 6:45 pm –8:30 pm; Life Teen (Gr. 9-12) 6:45 pm-8:30 pm. For additional information call Diane Shamory at the parish office or email at [email protected] LEGION OF MARY: Meets on Wednesdays at 6:30 pm in the lower level of the Church. If you are interested in joining the Legion or just interested in learning more about the ministry, please contact Heather Effinger at 570.541.6061. BREAKFAST BUDDIES-A social group that meets the second Monday of each month at the Pepper Tree Restaurant on Route 522 at 9 am. Breakfast is ordered from the menu. Homebound Communion/Short term meals/Transportation: These services are available. Call the parish office if you or someone you know is in need. PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY: makes shawls and lap covers for the sick of our parish and our community and for anyone with a special need. They meet in the Parish conference room on the 1st Sunday of the month after the last Mass and on the 3rd Thursday from 6-8 pm. To request a shawl, contact Kathy at 570.374.9883 or [email protected]. ST. PIUS X PASTORAL COUNCIL: Council members meet the second Wednesday of each month at 7 pm in the lower level(except July and December). Pastoral Council meeting minutes are available in the parish office for review. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS:
The 4th degree, St. Katharine Drexel Assembly meets the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30 pm in the lower level. The regular meeting of the Knights of Columbus is held the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 pm in the lower level.
ST. PIUS X
“To Restore All Things in Christ.”
NEXT WEEK’S SCRIPTURE READINGS:
Isaiah 5:1-7; Philippians 4:6-9;
Matthew 21:33-43.
“Take heed, watch and pray; for you do not know when the time will come.” - MARK 13:33 We all take things for granted. In particular, we take time for granted. Our lives are so busy, many of us are planning our time - our days, weeks, months, even years in advance. Remember, our time on earth is a gift. None of us knows how long we will be here. Start today and begin thanking God for each and every day. Take time in silence, every day, and listen to what God is saying to you.
FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
Masses celebrating the Holy day will be held on Thursday, December 7, 2017 with a Vigil Mass at 7 pm and Friday, December 8 at 7 am, 12 Noon and 7 pm in the Church.
Stewardship
We are a Tithing Parish Following
God’s plan for Giving
Our gifts of Time, Talent & Treasure
Offertory for November 26, 2017
Regular collection (Envelopes) 6,483.00
Tithing Envelopes 25.00
Loose Collection 604.00
Children/Teen Envelopes 6.00
Weekend Total 7,118.00
SUPERMARKET GIFT CARDS SALE
We appreciate your continuing support of our
Supermarket Gift Certificate program from Giant Food
Stores and Weis Markets.
Remember, you receive full value for the amount of
gift cards purchased, and St. Pius X Parish receives
10% from Giant and Weis Markets.
Profit from last week $ 268.00
Gift Certificates are available to purchase before and
after each weekend Mass in the Narthex. Gift cards are
also available during the week from the Parish office,
Monday-Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm.
PARISH INDEBTEDNESS
Loan Amount $ 1,900,000.00
Principal Balance 990,088.27
Monthly Interest 4,950.44
DEBT REDUCTION
Month of November Year-To-Date (fiscal year)
Goal 8,000.00 Goal 32,000.00
Actual 5,185.00 Actual 30,630.00
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Shepherd’s Pie would like to give a BIG THANK YOU to all who volunteered of their time days prior to Thanksgiv-ing Day to prepare and cook the turkeys and side dishes; to help set up the tables and decorate; greeters; servers; dish-washers and anyone else in between. A special thank you to the teens who helped in many different capacities to ensure the ‘turkey process’ ran smoothly. Another special thank you goes to the grocery gift cards and cash received. It truly was a blessing! Over the winter months, your generous monetary donations will be used to cook meals for our local hungry. And to those who attended our community dinner, we thank you for the opportunity to give thanks together.
Questions: If you would like to talk with someone about this project, contact Sandy Corrigan at 570-743-3373
ADVENT TRIDUUM In preparation for the Advent season, we will be celebrating with an Advent Triduum which consists of three even-ing Masses of spiritual renewal and prayer. The dates will be Monday, December 4, Tuesday, December 5 and Wednes-day, December 6, 2017 at 7 pm. The main celebrant will be Fr. Ignatius Madumere, O.P.
ADVENT PENANCE SERVICES The annual Advent Penance Service will be held on Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at 7 pm. Several priests from neighboring parishes will be available to assist with the Sacrament of Reconciliation following the penance service. Please plan on bringing the whole family. NEIGHBORING PENANCE SERVICES: all begin at 7 pm Monday, December 11-St. Joseph Church, Danville Tuesday, December 12-St. Monica Church, Sunbury and St. Columba, Bloomsburg Thursday, December 14-St. Joseph, Milton; St. Mary's, Berwick Friday, December 15-Sacred Heart, Lewisburg Monday, December 18-St. Joseph, Berwick
CHRISTMAS PARTY…. YOU ARE INVITED You and your children are invited to attend the Knights of Columbus Children’s Christmas Party beginning immediately following the 11 am Mass on Sunday, December 10th in the St. Pius X church lower level.
Join us for food, drink, goodies and crafts. Also door prizes and active games with prizes. You’ll be awed by the magic of “The Great Renaldo”. And don’t forget, free pictures with our very special guest!
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday, December 2 5 pm-Ray Sporar, Jr.– Wife and Children Sunday, December 3 8:30 am–Dorothy Tarangioli-Jeanne Kontura Sunday, December 3 11 am–Luigi D’Alonso-Carmella Barillaro & Family Sunday, December 3 6 pm- People of the Parish and Susquehanna University Students Monday, December 4 7 pm-Advent Triduum--John Wargo-Ed & Michaelene Margel Tuesday, December 5 7 pm–Advent Triduum-Gene Sawyer-Phyllis & Jim Urban Wednesday, Dec. 6 12:30 pm- Degenstein Shearer Dining Room-Special Intention Wednesday, Dec. 6 3:30 pm –Selinsgrove Center-Gerrity & West Families-The West Family Wednesday, Dec. 6 7 pm-Advent Triduum-Thomas Green-Michael & Joyce Seno Thursday, December 7 12 Noon-Rosina Zangari-Rose & Mike Monroig & Family Thursday, December 7 7 pm-Feast of the Immaculate Conception-Michael Belmont-John & Barb Feldmann Friday, December 8 7 am–Feast of the Immaculate Conception-People of the Parish & Susquehanna University Students
Friday, December 8 12 Noon-Msgr. Mercurio Fregapane-Teresa Rinaldis Friday, December 8 7 pm-Reichwein & Hogan Families-The West Family Saturday, December 9 5 pm-Charles Zlockie-Ray and Marita Mannello Sunday, December 10 8:30 am–Manuel Barajas, Jr.-St. Pius X Parish Sunday, December 10 11 am–Paolo Picciallo-Teresa Rinaldis and Famiglia Sunday, December 10 6 pm- People of the Parish and Susquehanna University Students
MINISTRY SCHEDULE: FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
THURSDAY,DECEMBER 7, 2017 FRIDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2017
7 pm 7 am 12 Noon_____ 7 pm____________
Extraordinary Brian Good, Madaline Moleski, Chris Heckman, Joe Scartelli, Mike & Sarah Tirpak, John & Lorraine Yagel, Ministers Patty Lightner, Chris Kenawell Bill Houser Donna Politza Belinda Albright, Shirley Thompson Mike & Joyce Seno Reader Debbie Lose Karol Scartelli Dennis Van Jim Beddall
Servers
Ushers Dave Sabotchick, Ron Butkera Paul Yucha Ed Margel,
Tom Hoffman Jim Dalius Joe Schuhl Jerry Hensel
MINISTRY SCHEDULE: DECEMBER 9-10, 2017
5 pm 8:30 am 11 am
Extraordinary Donna Politza, Pattie Kircher, Bill & Linda Houser, Ellie Heintzelman, Barb Gregor, Chris Kenawell,
Ministers Carol & Paul Parowski, Karol Scartelli, Chris Heckman Kathy Dalius, Tom Devine,
Lou Ann Sprenkle Katia Felty
Reader Marcia LaBant James Pomykalski Ellen Ruby
Servers Conner Rowan, Damon Truelove Michael & Matthew Stebila, Christian & Ainsley Mikhail,
Zackery Smith Shawn Lightner Angeline Effinger
Ushers Mark Cecco, Paul Yucha Charles Kerstetter, Ray Mannello Peter Mikhail , Joe Schuhl
Music Minister Tyler Mariano Steven Pomykalski Mike Andretta
RETIREMENT FUND FOR RELIGIOUS SECOND COLLECTION
The annual Retirement Fund for Religious collection will be held December 10, 2017 in the Diocese of Harris-burg. The appeal is coordinated by the National Religious Retirement Office (NRRO) and offers support for senior Catholic sisters, brothers and religious order priests whose communities lack sufficient retirement funding. Some 33,000 women and men religious past age 70 benefit. An envelope is available in your monthly packet. Thank you in advance for your generosity.
ORDER FORMS FOR CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS MAY BE FOUND IN THE NARTHEX.
THE DEADLINE TO RETURN IS DECEMBER 17, 2017.
NATIONAL NIGHT OF PRAYER FOR LIFE On Friday, December 8th from 9:00 pm to 1:00am, our parish will participate in the 28th Annual, National Night of Prayer for Life. The purpose is to unite our prayers with Catholics throughout the US in an effor t to help br ing back the world to Christ and to bring about an end to abortion. December 8th is the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, a Holy Day of Obligation celebrating the conception of Mary. December 9th is the Feast Day of Juan Diego. Our Lady of Guadalupe is the Patroness of the Unborn and the Americas. The hours are chosen to coincide with Our Lady of Guadalupe’s appearance to Juan Diego and the four hour time frame spans all four time zones in the US. At the Hour of Unity, 12:00 Midnight to 1:00 AM EST, the entire na-tion will be united in prayer to End Abortion and protect Life, the Church, Religious Freedom and the Family. Yes, the hours are late. Yes, it is a busy time of year. Yes, it is a sacrifice. A sacrifice of love and of self for the conversion of our nation. We implore you to make the sacrifice and join us in prayer, if not the entire night then spend but one hour watching with us. God Bless and we hope to see you there. For more information or how to help, contact Michael and Joyce Seno, 570.837.3405 or [email protected].
TIME AND TALENT SURVEY RESULTS We are happy to share with you some of the results of our recent Time and Talent Survey. The good news is that 67 parishioners have expressed an interest in becoming involved in various ministries for the first time. We are excited about the following ministry “Not To Die Alone” - volunteers will be present with parishioners dying who have no family or support family members by their presence when a loved one is dying. Eleven people signed up for this ministry. Seven people will make social visits to parishioners who live alone. Three families will share their homes for a day with S.U. students who can’t go home for the holidays. Five new Ex-traordinary Eucharistic Ministers of Holy Communion and seven Readers /Lectors. Ten people showed an interest in exploring the possibility of a dinner dance. Eight additional people for the cleaning Angels. We appreciate everything that our parishioners do to share their time and talents to help build up St. Pius X Church as a caring community. Call the parish office at 570-374-4113 if you are interested in volunteering for a minis-try. It is never too late to volunteer!
SELINSGROVE CENTER CHRISTMAS PARTY
St. Pius X will host a Christmas Party for individuals at the Selinsgrove Center on Tuesday, December 12, 2017 at 7 pm. All parishioners are invited to help with caroling and refreshments, sharing our faith and the spirit of the holidays with residents. Contact Clara Kovacs for more information at 570.743.7702. Our 7th and 8th Grade students are encour-aged to participate in this activity as service hours for Confirmation.
Please pray for our family, friends and loved ones who are ill and/or hospitalized:
Mary Anne Ash Rosa Attig Jeanne A. Audet Hunter Bachman Ken Bachman Kyra Bachman Julia Becker Kelly Bobb Christian Bohling Jilline Bond James Brennan Ernest T. Buck Donald Buffington Sam Burgio Tamera Burns Cathy Butkofsky Faye Carlson Dale Carnahan Daniel Carrasquillo
Sherry Carrier Irene Catherman Gabriel Chilcote Robert Christian Patty Connell Linda Dagle Mary Jo Daniels Diane DeLuca Ruth DeLuca Lou DiCiglie Rose Ann DiCola Stacy Downer Thomas Downs Alice Dyer David Dyer John Eisenhart David Everett Patty Fatchaline Polly Gehman
Lisa Starzel Steven Strocko Robert Thompson Marcia Truslow Kristin Umstead Helen Underhill Matthew Underhill Judy Van Genny Vitale Thad Wadas Ed Waskiewicz Pat Wilcox Brian Winn Walter Worhacz Sandy Wynn Maryada Zaucha Angele Zellers
Judy Gilbert Joseph Gilroy Anna Grandizio Missy Grayston Diane Hannity Butch & Vergie Heim Nancy Heiser Sydnee Hoffman Jolene Howell LuAnn Hufnagle Kathy King John Kurtz Philip Levenson Robert Lobel Betty Lucksom Sabiola Maese Marita Mannello Millie Marsh
Helen McElwee Wayne McGraw Ross Merante Brenda Miller George Miller Judy Moyer Richard Moyer Donna Muller Michael Muller Tom Muller Lee Musser Abbi Negro Sandra Neimond Theresa Noah Gabriela O’Shea Lorraine & Eugene Parana Billy Pensyl
Nora Petroski Asuncion Philips Eleanor Popovich Harold Prentiss Giuseppe Rinaldis Joel Rivera Brynn Rosini Marti Row Carol Rutkowski Chris Schlieder Kylea Schlieder Sally Schlieder Beatrice Shue Joseph Silva Tom Smith, Jr. Finley Rae Snook Louis Sobotor Henry & Owen Sosnoski
RELIGIOUS ED. CLASSES December 3 through December 17th
Sunday, December 3 Class for PREP, Edge, & Life Teen Advent Begins
Sunday, December 10 Class for PREP, Edge, & Life Teen; Fr. Pius visits the 2nd Graders
Children’s Christmas Party at Noon for kids of ALL ages!
Sunday, December 17 Class for PREP, Edge, & Life Teen
Confirmation Parent Meeting for 8th Grade 7pm Downstairs
