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MASS SCHEDULE: Saturday Vigil: 5 pm; Sunday: 8:30 am & 10:45 am; 6 pm (when Su quehanna University is in session) Tuesday and Thursday: 12 Noon; Wednesday and Friday: 7 am in the Adoration Chapel First Friday Mass- 10:30 am-The Manor of Penn Village (Route 204) Second Friday Mass- 10:30 am-Emeritus at Grayson View (University Ave)

NEAR PERPETUAL ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAME T-Our Lady of the Way Adoration Chapel Monday beginning at 6 am and closing on Friday at 7 am;

Current Adoration Openings: Mondays 12 Noon-] pm; Tuesdays Midnight-] am and 4-5 am. Contact: Libby 570.809,2199

SACRAMENT OF RECO CILlATIO : Saturdays 3:30-4:30 pm; Wednesdays 5-6 pm; or anytime by request

RECITATION OF THE ROSARY: Monday-Thursday II :40 am; Tuesdays at 7 pm (Chapel); Thursdays 5:jO pm (Church)

R.C.I.A. (Rite a/Christian Initiation) is the process by which adults become members of the Catholic Church, Classes are held on Thursdays from 7- 8: IS pm from September to Easter. Please call the Parish office at 570.374.4113 for additional infonnation.

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 I'egular meeting of the Knights of Columbus is held the second Tuesday of each month, also at 7:30 pm in the lower level.

NEXTWEEK'SSCRlPTURE READINGS: Acts 6:1-7; 1Peter 2:4-9; John 14:1-12;

FroW\ tne Pa.stor's Desk. .. ,..... As we celebrate Moth r's Day we thank our Mother's for giving us life. For allowing God Our Heavenly Father, to work through them. Mother's Day is always bitter sweet for those of us whose mothers are no longer living here on earth. But, what brings us joy is that they are sharing in God's eternal glory. My mother passed away D cember 9, 2008, yet I so often feel her presence. She shows herself often in little wa s, Things that remind me of her, words someone speaks and thoughts that come to my mind. May we never lose hope. HAPPY MOTHER'S DAY!

ST PI S X CHURCH MASS AND RECEPTIO --I On Saturday. May 24, 2014 our parish will be commemorating some milestone in the parish's history:

60 years since we became a mission, 50 years since St. Pius X Church become a parish and 6 years since we moved into our new church. We will begin with the celebration of Mass at 5 pm. A reception will be held after Mass with appetizers dessert, coffee, tea, wine and punch. Those planning on attending ass on Sunday are more than welcome to attend the social which will begin at 6pm. If you would like to contribute to the celebration or need additional infonnation, please contact Jane-Marie Terefellcko at 570-850-4919.

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# Adults # ChildrenPlease place in the collection basket.

GOD.S PLAN FOR GIVING

TITHING

SUPERMARKET GIFT CARDS SALE

Last Week's Collection $ 8,866.05 Children & Teen Envelope Collection 29.50 Total Income for May 3-4, 2014 8,895.55

Last Year's Collection 10,540.03

PARJSH INDEBTEDNESS Loan Amount $ 1,900,000.00 Principal Balance 1,310,088.27 Monthly Interest 6,550.44

DEBT REDUCTION Month of May Year-To-Date (fiscal year) Goal 8,000.00 Goal 88,000.00

Actual 1,955.00 Actual 53,557.76

We appreciate your continuing support of our Supermarket Gift Certificate program from Giant Food Stores and Weis Markets. Remember, you r ceive 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 $ 488.00

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.

MINISTRY SCHEDULE: WEEKEND OF MAY 17-18,2014

5pm 8:30am 10:45 am

Extraord inary Dennis Van, Pattie Kircher, Bill Houser, Brandon Bucher, Bill Switala, Lynn Rees, Ministers Paul & Carol Parowski, Joseph & Karol Scartelli, Michael & Sarah Tirpak,

Belinda Albright Russ Lose Ryan Felty

Reader Kathy Dalius James Pomykalski Ross Merante

Servers Max & Gus Troppe, Jason Lightner, Kevin Gearhart, Emily Rowe, Olivia Gavason, John Cerezo Steven Pomykalski Michael Morack

Ushers Ed Margel, Joe McGranaghan Charles Kerstetter, Roo Butkera Bob DeVine, Leon Rowe

Music Minister Mark Kain Carla Minori Diane Jay

CONGRATllLATIONS SUSQUEHA NA UNIVERSITY GRADUATES May God give grace and blessings to all 2014 Susquehanna University graduates.

May they find fulfillment in pursuing their lit!· career.

ST. PI S X PARISH COUNCIL MEETING The St. Pius X Parish Council will hold its next meeting on Wednesday, May 14, 2014 at 7 pm in the

Parish library.

A NIVERSARY OF THE DEDICATION F ST PIU X CHURC CHOIR PRACTICE The choir will be leading the congregation in song at the Mass to celebrate this momentous occasion on

Saturday May 24th at 5 pm. Two rehearsals are scheduled on Thursday May 15th and 22nd at 7 pm. New members ar always

welcome. For more information contact Diane at 570-658-7568 or deebjay@verizon.net

MASS SCHEDULE Saturday, May 10........ 5 pm- Josephine and Mary Tomasi-Minnie andello & Family Sunday, May II 8:30 am-Anna Bergamo-Kashmere Family Sunday, May 11 10:45 am- People of the Parish and Susquehanna University Students Tuesday, May 13 Our Lad)' o/Fallma 12 Noon-Adoration Chapel-J. D. Smith-Joseph & Karol Scartelli Wednesday, May 14 51. A'Iallhras 7 am-Adoration Chapel-Mark Burti-Leigh Kramer & Family Wednesday, May 14 3 pm-Selinsgrove Center-Special Intention Dr Joseph Lisiewski Thursday, May 15 51. ISIdore 12 Noon-Adoration Chapel-Pat Rock-Sherry Evans Friday. May 16 7 am-Adoration Chapel-Edward Hensel, Sr.-The H nsel Family Saturday, May 17...... 5 pm- Mary Semicek-Mary Lou Semicek Sunday, May 17 '" 8:30 am-Helen Butkera-The Butkera/Bjorkman Families Sunday, May 18 10:45 am- People of the Parish and Susquehanna University students

P.R.E.P.& YOUTH MINlSTRY NEWS

PREP PHONE NUMBER: 570.374.4113 E-MAIL: PREPSTPIUSX@GMAIL.COM

PREP CLASSES are held on Sundays from 9:30-10:30 am.

LAST CLASS/PREP MASS/MAY CROWNI G Sunday May 18th will be the final class for our Parish Religious Education Program this year. We will

have class at 9:30 am, then proceed to the church to sit together as classes for the 10:45 am Mass. The First Holy Communion class may wear their special clothing for this Mass. They will be presenting Mary with flowers and Hanna Zimmerman will be crowning Mary in the May crowning taking place during the Mass. Thank you to all of our teachers, helpers, and students for making this a wonderful year.

MAY CROWNING REHEARSAL Kid's Choir practice for the May Crowning will take place on Wednesday, May 14th at 6 pm. More

information will be provided via email orcontactDiane570-658-75680rdeebjay@verizon.net

~ Life Teen Youth Ministry Meetings 6:45-8:30 pm Life Teen Youth Ministry Meetings 6:45-8:30 pm-8 May l1-Meeting Cancelled June 29-Get Social '" May 18-Zombie's Only July 6-No Meeting (4th ojJuly holiday) ~ May 25-No Meeting (Memorial Day) July 13-Blindside

June 1- Priceless July 20-Mr. Handyman ~ June 8-Sanctified July 27-Life Teen Party -8 June IS-The Word Became Status August 10-Life teen Olympics-St Patrick's Carlisle '" June 22-No Meeting (Beach Trip) Questions? prepstpiusx=gmaiJ.com or570-374-4113 W ~ Ufe- tuM.. ..... Ufe- tuM.. ....Ufe- tuM.. ..Ufe- tuM.. ....Ufe- tuM.. ..... Ufe- tuM.. ..... Ufe- tuM.. ....Ufe- tuM......Ufe- tuM..

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL 2014 August 4-8 We hope to have a morning and afternoon session. Open to all parishioners grades K

through 5. We will need some 7th and 8th grade helpers who can accumulate lots of confirmation service hours serving in this fun way.

GRAD ATING HIGH SCHOOL SENIOR MASS A D BREAKFAST

St. Pius X Parish will be honoring the graduates of the Class of 201-1 from the area high schools with a

special Mass to be celebrated on Sunday, June 1,2014 at 10:45 am. Seats will be reserved in the front of the

Church for the graduates and their families. Following ass, the Knights of Columbus will host a breakfast on

the lower level for the graduates and their family members. In itations have been sent to all graduating seniors.

If you did not receive a letter, please contact the parish office at 570-374-4113.

SAVE THE DATE STPIUSXANN LGOLFTO R AM-NT-S T RDAY,OCTOBER4,2014

FAMILY PI ROAST, FOL OWING' E TOURNEY AT 1:30 P . Details to/allow.

Visit our website: stpiusxparish.net Our weekly bulletin and homily can be found on our parish website!

CHECK OUT FR. DAN'S BLOG: piusthoughts.blogspot.com

Like us on Facebook-http://www.facebook.com/stpiusxparish IFalla",.. Fr Dan on TWITTER: @FR_DA POWELL

Scriptures & Lunch will be held on Thursday, May 15,2014 in the parish library after the Noon Mass.

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY NEWS The Prayer Shawl Ministry makes shawls and lap covers for the sick of our parish and our communit and

for anyone with a special need. We meet in the parish library on th 1st Sunday of the month after the last Mass and on the 3rd Thursday from 6-8 pm. Our next meeting be held on Thursday, ay 15th. New members are always welcome!

To request a shawl or lap cover for a family member, friend or neighbor, call the parish office or contact Kathy Dalius at 570-374-9883 or kathydal@ptd.net.

QUO VADIS DAYS Quo Vadis Days is a time of recreation, fellowship, prayer, and discussions to help you explore our

Lord's call in your life. There will be priests, seminarians, and other young men like yourself gathered together for these days. Activities will include prayer (Holy Mass, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Liturgy of the Hours, Rosary, etc.), hiking, games, bonfires, recreation and sports (soccer, capture the flag, volleyball, swim­ming, Ultimate Frisbee, flag football), talks, great food, and discussions. Quo Vadis Days, for young men ages 15-25, will be held June 22-26, 2014 at Mount St. Mary's University and Seminary, Emmitsburg, MD. There is no cost thanks to some anonymous donors. Brochures and applications are in the bookcase in the Narthex. For additional information, please contact Reverend Raymond Lavoie, director of vocations for the Diocese of Harrisburg. He may be reached by calling (717) 357-4804 ext 282 or frrlavoie@hbgdiocese.org

FIAT DAYS Attention all 'atholic young women ages 15-25. Our Lord Jesus Christ has a great plan and mission for

you! You are invited to attend the Diocese of Harrisburg's 7th Annual Fiat Days vocation discernment retreat to spend time with other women your age as you listen to the Lord's call in your life while having fun. Activities include - IIoly Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, sports, games, great food, talks and more.

iat Days will be held July 6-8,2014 at Mount St. Mary's niversity and Seminary. No cost due to the gener­osity of anonymous donors. Please contact the Office of Vocations at (717) 657-4804, ext. 282 with questions or for a registration packet.

BREAKFAST B DDIES The Breakfast Buddies will meet on Monday, May 12,2014 at 9 am at the P pper Tree Restaurant. The

Pepper Tree Restaurant is located on Rout 522, 1.7 miles from 18th Street, on the I ft-hand side f the high­way going toward Middleburg. Everyone is welcome to attend. Breakfast is ord red from the m nu. Join fellow parishioners for this social gathering.

The Child is not found without ary. His Mother ... Tt~ then, it is impossible to separate what God has united, it is also certain that you cannot find Jesus except with Mar and through Mary. ~Pope St. Pius X

Please pray for our family, friends and loved ones who are ill and/or hospitalized:

David Bailey Mary lou Coukart Caleb Fornal Harvey Kreamer Judy Moyer Susan Shemanski Juanita Barlow Diane Deluca Missy Gabala Jim leitzel Sue Mull Lisa Starzel Julia Becker

Bruce Bennett

Jane Bennett

Kyle Blett Christian Bohling

Fr. Phil DeRea

Richard Donahoe

Frank Doughtery

Thomas Downs

Barbara Driscoll

Reilly Grzywacz

Gary Gwynn III

Christopher Hunt

Jim Jackson Vincent Jarabeck

Tim legg

Andy Litavec

Michael Maimone

Virginia Mason Billy McDonald

Michael Muller

Peggy Nace

Melody Oliveri

Billy Pensyl

laVera Quinn

Gregory Ulsh

Helen Underhill

Chester Wands

Fred White

Dean Wood Don Borruso David Everett David Kehler Eddie Miller Susan Rice Walter Worhacz Donald Bowersox William Colegrove

Craig Fetterman Gloria Fidler

Kathy King

Joe Kontura

Tony Minori

Sam Miriello Nancy Ruffatto

Francis Sebastian

Betty Yagel

Shirley Zoch

The Parish has assistive listening devices available/or those who wish to use them during weekend Masses.

CATHOLIC DIALOGUE

As the heading implies, dialogue is an exchange of ideas between people. Our goal will be to strengthen our faith and make it credible and meaningful so it has bearing on our ordinary lives. We will have an opportunity to raise up life's questions for exploration and reflection. As adults this will be a co-learning ex­perience in terms of incites and experiences. No one comes to these gatherings finished - we come as learn­ers. We will over time come to respect and trust each other so we can make our own choices in the decision making process of everyday life.

People will come with questions such as where did we come from, why are we here, where are we going and how do we get there? What is the meaning of suffering - why do bad things happen to good people? What is marriage?

What is our teaching on life issues; abortion, end of life etc., and why should we not judge other people and other such questions. As we go along we will be discussing anything and everything as we look to J sus who has the answers.

People are welcome to come just to listen. You may also suggest topics or questions by putting them in an envelope addressed "Catholic Dialogue" and placing them in the collection basket.

Beginning on June 4 we will begin meeting on the 1st and third Wednesdays of each month at 7 pm for 1 1/2 hrs in the lower level in the Saint Michael room. People can come to any session, since discussion sta11s anew every week. Any questions call Joe Sca11elli at 570-374-9954 (home) or 570-313-7606 (cell) or josephscartelli@yahoo.com

THANK YO J The family of Jim Wagner would like to express their sincere thanks to Fr. Dan, the Knights of Colum­

bus, the funeral luncheon team, the choir and all those who send Mass and Sympathy cards. Your kindness, prayers and compassion is appreciated. God I3less you all,

With gratitude, Mary, Fran and Carla

ARE YOU REGISTERED AT ST PIUS X? Many families move in and out of Selinsgrove all the time due to their line of work. _.ven if you will be here

for only a few years, we ask that you register in th Parish. Frequently, families will call for a Sacramental Sponsor certificate or to have their child baptized and find out that they are not on the Parish Census. For a registration form, please contact the parish office by calling 570-374-4113 or visit our website at stpiusxparish.net. We cordially invite you to become a member of the St. Pius X Parish family.

PLEASE HELP US SER VE YOU BETTER In a continued effort to encourage full participation of all the baptized in our parish, we would like to reach

out to people with any special needs or disabilities. It would help us to do this bettcr if you tell us what kind of help you need. Please contact the parish office at 570.374.4113 or email usatspxc@ptd.net.

We the members of Saint Pius X CommunityST. PIUSS seek Christ who is our life and has revealed Himself to us. JVISSIO.V We praise Him by providing a spiritual environment

STATEllIE.:.VT: 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.

Please consider remembering St. Pius X Church in your will and estate planning.

Courtesy Announcements HOLY FAMILY RADIO

Ever Ancient, Ever New" is a new program on Holy Family Radio, AM no. Geared for the 18 to 32 year old audience, this 30 minute program hosted by Mike Creavy tackles subjects such as relatJ8nships, social media and other challenges facing today's youth as they relate to our faith. "Ever Ancient, Ever New" can be heard on your Catholic radio station, WHYF, every Tuesday at 12:30 pm. Tune in on line at www.nOwhyf.com

THE SMALLEST GIFT The Smallest Gift is a nonprofit organization started by t. Pius X parishioners Brad and Jeannette

Gill and Rob Thawley and Mandy Maneval. Last spring, their lives were forever changed by the birth and death of their infant daughters. In their grief, they recognized the need for an organization that reaches out and helps families affected by miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss.

he Smallest Gift sends gifts of comfort to grieving families and works ith the health care arena and our community to raise awareness. ]f you or someone you know has been affected by miscarriage, stillbirth, or infant loss, or you would like to donate your time or talents, please email blessings@thesmallestgift.org or visit our website at www.thesmallestgift.org.

LENTEN APPEAL CO PON BOOKLETS

Pledge payment books for the Bishop's Annual Lenten Appeal will be mailed to all households who have a balance. There is a change to the booklet this year. There will only be eight payment coupons instead of the nine that you received in previous years. The coupons will begin in May and end in December. You may mail your payments directly to the Diocese, or if you want to save postage, you may include your check only (no cash, please) and the payment coupon in the coIl ction basket, and we vlill include your payment with our week­ly mailing to the Diocese. Please make checks payable to the Diocese of Harrisburg.

KNIGHTS OF COLU BUS The Knights of Columbus will hold their regularly scheduled meeting on Tuesday, May 13,2014 at 7:30 pm

in the lower level.

ADULT FAITH FORMATION COURSES OFFERED THIS JUNE The Diocesan Institute schedule of Summer adult education offerings is now available. Visit

www.hbgdiocese.org and click on the Diocesan Institute icon to access the list of offerings and registration information. Several offerings are also available as webinars and can be accessed from home. Contact Ryan Bolster at rbolster@hbgdiocese.org or (717) 657-4804 ext. 225 for information.

ORDINATION TO THE ORDER OF DIA ONATE Announcing the Ordination to the Order of Diac nate of Donald Haugh Bender, Jr. and Ryan Patrick

Fischer through the imposition of hands and invocation of the Holy Spirit by is Excellency, The Most Reverend Ronald W. Gainer, Bishop of Harrisburg Saturday, May 24, 2014, Ten o'clock in the morning, the Cathedral of Saint Patrick, 212 State Street, Harrisburg. Pennsylvania.

RELAY FOR LIFE THANK YOU The Relay for Life team extends their sincere thanks to all who supported their fund raising efforts by

purchasing car raffle tickets, theme basket tickets and to all who made donations for luminaria. Your contin­ued support will certainly help in the fight against cancer.

CATHOLIC DIOCESE NIGHT WITH THE HARRISB RG SE ATOR'S Join us for a night of fun at the Harrisburg Senators Baseball Game on May 17 at 6 pm at Metro Bank

Park on City Island. Tickets are $9 for all ages. First 1,000 fans will receive a Senators Jersey! Kids may run the bases after the game! Plus, you can enter to win special prizes. For additional informational email jkauffman@senatorsbaseball.com.