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. Fourth Sunday of Advent December 24, 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: Fridays 3-4 am; Substitutes needed. Call Barb at 570.847.4492 for information. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Satur days 3:30-4:30 pm; Wednesdays 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– 8:30 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); And 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: Sirach 3: 2-6, 12-14; Colossians 3:12-21; Luke 2:22-40. “Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with you!”- LUKE 1:28 Faith is a gift from God. Take time in silence and thank Him for all the gifts He has given you. Try to set aside any anger or resentment you have and really open your heart to receive the gift of God’s mercy and forgiveness. We can’t give what we don’t have. We need to receive God’s mercy and forgiveness first before we can give it to others. Merry Christmas to our St. Pius X Parish Family. May the Lord bring you Peace and Abundant Blessings this Holy Season. Fr. Pius and the Parish Staff
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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: Fridays 3-4 am; Substitutes needed. Call Barb at 570.847.4492 for information. SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Saturdays 3:30-4:30 pm; Wednesdays 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– 8:30 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); And 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:
Sirach 3: 2-6, 12-14; Colossians 3:12-21;
Luke 2:22-40.
“Hail, full of grace, the Lord is with you!”- LUKE 1:28 Faith is a gift from God. Take time in silence and thank Him for all the gifts He has given you. Try to set aside any anger or resentment you have and really open your heart to receive the gift of God’s mercy and forgiveness. We can’t give what we don’t have. We need to receive God’s mercy and forgiveness first before we can give it to others.
Merry Christmas to our
St. Pius X Parish Family. May the Lord bring you
Peace and Abundant Blessings this Holy Season.
Fr. Pius and the Parish Staff
Stewardship
We are a Tithing Parish Following
God’s plan for Giving
Our gifts of Time, Talent & Treasure
Offertory for December 17, 2017
Regular collection (Envelopes) 7,122.75
Tithing Envelopes 205.00
Loose Collection 591.80
Children/Teen Envelopes 29.00
Weekend Total 7,948.55
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 $ 887.00
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 982,088.27
Monthly Interest 4,910.44
DEBT REDUCTION
Month of December Year-To-Date (fiscal year)
Goal 8,000.00 Goal 40,000.00
Actual 4,480.00 Actual 35,110.00
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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 Thomas Downs Alice Dyer David Dyer John Eisenhart David Everett Patty Fatchaline Martin Fressle Polly Gehman Judy Gilbert
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
Joseph Gilroy Anna Grandizio Missy Grayston Diane Hannity Joe Haughey Butch & Vergie Heim Nancy Heiser Sydnee Hoffman Jolene Howell LuAnn Hufnagle Kathy King Joyce Koppen Brian Kurtz 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 James Reichold 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
PARISH OFFICE CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR’S SCHEDULE
The parish office will be closed on Monday, December 25 and Tuesday, December 26. The office will reopen
on Wednesday, December 27 at 8:30 am. The office will also be closed on Monday, January 1, 2018.
NOTE FROM THE PARISH OFFICE…. The last day to submit donations to be included in contributions for 2017 will be Sunday, January 7, 2018. Please mark your donations made after January 1, 2018, with a notation of “Include in 2017” if that is your intention.
A New Opportunity: Christian Conversations, begins January 4 and will continue on the first Thursday
of each month as interest determines. Christian Conversations is a time to discuss faith based topics in an
informal atmosphere for learning and sharing. Our January topic will explore Why Catholic?. February’s will
be Exploring the Seder Dinner. If you are looking for some Christian fellowship, drop in at the Church
Conference Room at 10:30 am, January 4th and join the conversation.
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday, December 23 5 pm-Anna Besek-Mike and June Vitacco Sunday, December 24 9 am–People of the Parish and Susquehanna University Students Sunday, December 24 4 pm–Children’s Christmas Mass-Mabel Schmittle-Lou Ann Sprenkle Sunday, December 24 7 pm-Christmas Vigil-Mr. & Mrs. Charles Robel-Connie and Rich Derk Monday, December 25 12 Midnight-Christmas-People of the Parish and Susquehanna University Students Monday, December 25 9 am-Christmas Day-Joseph and Anet Thiroway-Judy D’Angelo and Family Tuesday, December 26 12 Noon–Adoration Chapel-Mary Lou Wertz-Janet Cerezo & Family Wed., December 27 7 am-Adoration Chapel-Helen Polinak-Ed & Michaelene Markle Wed., December 27 3:30 pm –Selinsgrove Center-Reichwein & Hogan Families-The West Family Thursday, December 28 12 Noon-Adoration Chapel– Rosina Zangari-Elvira and Giuseppe Rinaldis & Family Friday, December 29 7 am–Adoration Chapel-Anna Besek-Jim & Ellie Heintzelman Friday, December 29 10:30 am-Brookdale Assisted Living-Special Intention Saturday, December 30 5 pm-James Koerbel, Jr.-Cerezo Family Sunday, December 31 8:30 am–Special Intention for Rose Ann DiCola-Mike and Sarah Tirpak Sunday, December 31 11 am–People of the Parish and Susquehanna University Students
MINISTRY CHRISTMAS VIGIL
SCHEDULE CHILDREN’S MASS 4 pm
Extraordinary
Ministers
Reader
Acolytes
Ministers of Hospitality
Music Minister
Michael & Joyce Seno, Brian Good,
Jessica & Craig DeFazio
Dylan DeFazio
Mark Cecco, Ray Mannello
Avery DeFazio, Mac DeFazio
Chelsey Davis & Children’s Choir
MINISTRY CHRISTMAS VIGIL CHRISTMAS CHRISTMAS DAY
SCHEDULE 7 pm 12 Midnight 9 am
Extraordinary Shirley Thompson, Patty Lightner, Felicia O’Brien, Mary & Joe Schuhl, John & Lorraine Yagel, Joe Barlow,
Ministers Brandon Bucher, Marcia LaBant, Rachel Dock, Barb Gregor Linda Houser
Dennis Van
Reader Jeanne Plymette Belinda Albright Bill Houser
Ministers of Hospitality Bob DeVine, Leon Rowe Susan Rice, Jerry Hensel Gary Donnelly, Charles Kerstetter
CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR’S SCHEDULE
Masses for Christmas: Sunday, December 24 : 4 pm, 7 pm: Monday, December 25: 12 Midnight and 9 am The Sunday evening Christmas Eve Masses (December 24, 2017) celebrated in anticipation of Christmas do not fulfill both the obligation for Sunday and for Christmas simultaneously, since Christmas is a holy day of obligation.
Feast of the Holy Family –December 30-31, 2017 resume regular Sunday schedule
Feast of the Solemnity of Mary- Monday, January 1, 2018 at 9 am
Since the Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God (January 1, 2018) falls on a
Monday in this coming year, the obligation to attend Mass is lifted. However,
the rank of Solemnity and the importance of this liturgical day in the life of
the Catholic Faithful is not set aside.
ATTENTION EUCHARISTIC ADORATION ADORERS
Eucharistic Adoration will be closed all next week and will resume on Tuesday, January 2, 2018 at 12:30 pm.
MINISTRY December 30, 2017 December 31, 2017 December 31, 2017
SCHEDULE 5 pm 8:30 am 11 am_____________
Extraordinary Dennis Van, Brian Good, John Yagel, Chris Heckman, Ellie Heintzelman, Joe Barlow, Joe & Mary Schuhl,
Ministers Lou Ann Sprenkle. Renee Ferry Linda & Bill Houser, Judy Margherio Shirley Thompson, Heather Effinger
Reader Barb Prentiss Maria Hensel Bill Houser
Alcoltyes Connor & Michael Andretta, Michael & Matthew Stebila, Angeline Effinger, Avery & Mac
Zackery Smith Ainsley Mikhail DeFazio
Ministers of Hospitality Susan Rice, Paul Yucha Ron Butkera, Gary Donnelly Rich Vascellaro, Bob Cravitz
Music Ministry Carla Minori Steven Pomykalski Tyler Mariano
ST PIUS X BAKE SALE Thank you to all who brought baked goods to sell and also those who purchased items from last weekend’s bake sale. We profited $ 613.00 from the sale. A special thank you to Donna Politza and Dianne Hartman for chairing the fundraiser.
The Parish has assistive listening devices available for those who wish to use them during weekend Masses
In Memory of:
Susan Mull—Steve Mull
Robert Mull—Steve Mull
Anna Bergamo & Stephen—Mary & Rick Musser
Joanne Musser & Brenda— Mary & Rick Musser
Beloved Family & Friends—Mary & Rick Musser
Paul E. Routhier—Shirley J. Thompson
Charles & Mary Mitchell—Shirley J. Thompson
(2 Flowers)
Russell & Sterling Mitchell—Shirley J. Thompson
(2 Flowers)
Joseph A. & Violet E. Moroski—Judy & Sheldon Winnick
Edward & Grace Hensel—Jerry & Maria Hensel & family
Bernard Britt—Jerry & Maria Hensel & family
Our Parents, Loyd & Annie Price & Samuel & Angeline
Forlano—David & Cecilia Price
Clarence & Cynthia Berry—Delores Berry-Reitz & family
C. Thomas Reitz—Delores Berry-Reitz & family
Our parents, Betty & Edwin Woll and Hans & Marie
Feldmann—Barbara & Hans Feldmann
Joe, Julia & Julianne Janowski and Bernard, Eleanor
Lokitus—Tom & Joyce Lokitus
My son, Billy Jaworski—Jamie Giomariso
Mary Lou Coukart—Marilyn Koza
Richard Coukart—Marilyn Koza
Frank Randello & Trippiedi & Randello Family—Minnie
Randello
John Elnicki—Eva Elnicki
Josephine King—Eva Elnicki
Adam Adamsky—Don & Mary K. Adamsky
Ralph & Mary Broden—Don & Mary K.Adamsky
(2 Flowers)
Eugene Price—Anna M. Price
Elmer & Mable Schmittle, special friends & relatives—
Lou Ann Sprenkle
Hazel & Bill Reibsame—Ann & Buck Reibsame
Jerome & Elizabeth Thurick & Deceased family
members—Elizabeth Kotarski
Dante & Theresa & Lisa Varano—Elizabeth Kotarski
Stanley Politza—The Politza Family
Richard Politza—The Politza Family
Vince Macaluso—Marie Macaluso
Michael & Felicia Cali—Marie Macaluso
Philip & Sam Cali—Marie Macaluso
Kay Tosca & Jennie Parisi—Marie Macaluso
Kurt C. Gregor—Olivia & Victoria Knouse
Kurt C. Gregor—wife & daughters
Our Parents—Bill & Linda Houser
Donald G. Jones—Karen Hessek
Deceased members of the Whitmer family—Tim & Carla
Minori
Deceased members of the Minori family—Tim & Carla
Minori
Joan & Chuck Kreamer—Kreamer family
CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS
In Memory of:
Edward & Irene Janas
Michael & Helen Messarge
Strausser family—John & Linda Sabo
Landau Family—John & Linda Sabo
Zander Family—John & Linda Sabo
Joseph & Anet Thiroway—Judy D’Angelo & family
Janet Greco—Judy D’Angelo & family
Joe Heeter—Fetterolf family
Steve March—Fetterolf family
Romaine Shue—Beatrice Shue
Joe Haughey—Joe & Mary Schuhl
Doris Marino—Joe & Mary Schuhl
Hank & Jean Schuhl—Joe & Mary Schuhl
Thomas & Catherine Haughey—Joe & Mary Schuhl
Deceased members of Gaskins & Lenig family—
Sandra Gaskins
George Margherio—Judy Margherio & family
Christopher H. Thomas, Jr., April’s father—April & Mark
Giesen
John Bonik—Mary Muolo
Betty Muolo—Mary Muolo
Bob Muolo—Mary Muolo
Nevin Shea—Stephen Shea
Patricia Shea—Stephen Shea
John & Anna Marino—James Marino
Joseph & Josephine Gorka—James Marino
Aunt Naze—Darlene M. Krause
My Mom, Mary Sahtyla—Rose Nissel
My Sister, Teresa Knarr—Rose Nissel
My Son, Joey Smallets—Rose Nissel
Our Mothers—Chuck & Maureen Pagana (2 Flowers)
Helen Van Etten—Vicki & Joe Ciotti
Esther Rowe—Vicki & Joe Ciotti
Joseph A. Kontura—Jeanne Kontura
Cesare & Ida Santin—Jeanne Kontura
Joseph, John, & Ann E. Kontura—Jeanne Kontura
Mary Louise Santin-Toleno—Jeanne Kontura
In Honor of:
Our Children & Grandchildren—David & Cecilia Price
All my grandchildren, Corey, Chloe, Jack, Mia & Isabella—
Jamie Giomariso
All my children, grandchildren & great grandchildren—Minnie
