CATHOLIC CHURCH AND SCHOOL Saint Pius X parish: www.spxcc.org school: www.stpiusxschoolcc.org Welcome to St. Pius X Parish • May 26, 2013 Solemnity of the MOST HOLY TRINITY “To renew all things in Christ” Dear Friends, We often say, “Things happen in three’s.” Normally, we say this in reference to things like accidents, deaths, and mishaps. When something bad happens, it might be tempting to be a little superstitious and expect that a couple more problems await! Our experience often seems to give credence to this belief. It seems natural, then, to associate three of something as being related to something negative. However, there is good support to say that the significance of the number “three” is predominantly related to good things. Let’s take a look at a couple of examples. When trying to accomplish something, we may fail twice, and then get it on the third try. If that’s the case, we say, ‘Third time’s a charm’! It is interesting to note that this phrase may likely have as it’s precursor in Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s Letters addressed to R. H. Home, in 1839, where she writes, “The luck of the third adventure’ is proverbial. She may be quoting an already familiar saying. Three is also a good number when rolling dice or playing the slot machine. It is therefore considered to be a lucky number. Where its association with luck comes from is uncertain. One theory suggests that it stems from English law whereby, anyone who survives three attempts at hanging would be set free. It is unlikely that this is based on fact. More probably, the connection of the number with luck is from a folk belief that one should persevere when experiencing setbacks. The phrase ‘try, try and try again‘ conveys this. Two times doesn’t seem to be enough and four seems too much to try to overcome a task. As Christians, we do not believe in luck. We also do not superstitiously believe that things just happen in three’s. We do, however, believe in the providence of God, who has revealed himself to us as a Trinity of persons – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. In scripture, the number three is always associated with divinity. Three is symbolic of God’s action in the world. In the Book of Genesis, the Lord appeared to Abraham as three visitors. The passage from Genesis 18:2 reads, “Looking up, he saw three men standing near him. When he saw them, he ran from the entrance of the tent to greet them . . .” This is one of the early hints at the revelation of the Triune God. Of course, an earlier suggestion of the Trinity is found in Genesis, when God created the world. Here, God speaks and things come into existence. As we discover later in the
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Dear Friends,
We often say, “Things happen in three’s.” Normally, we say this in reference to things like accidents, deaths, and mishaps. When something bad happens, it might be tempting to be a little superstitious and expect that a couple more problems await! Our experience often seems to give credence to this belief. It seems natural, then, to associate three of something as being related to something negative. However, there is good support to say that the significance of the number “three” is predominantly related to good things.
Let’s take a look at a couple of examples. When trying to accomplish something, we may fail twice, and then get it on the third try. If that’s the case, we say, ‘Third time’s a charm’! It is interesting to note that this phrase may likely have as it’s precursor in Elizabeth Barrett Browning’s Letters addressed to R. H. Home, in 1839, where she writes, “The luck of the third adventure’ is proverbial. She may be quoting an already familiar saying.
Three is also a good number when rolling dice or playing the slot machine. It is therefore considered to be a lucky number. Where its association with luck comes from is uncertain. One theory suggests that it stems from English law whereby, anyone who survives three attempts at hanging would be set free. It is unlikely that this is based on fact. More probably, the connection of the number with luck is from a folk belief that one should persevere when experiencing setbacks. The phrase ‘try, try and try again‘ conveys this. Two times doesn’t seem to be enough and four seems too much to try to overcome a task.
As Christians, we do not believe in luck. We also do not superstitiously believe that things just happen in three’s. We do, however, believe in the providence of God, who has revealed himself to us as a Trinity of persons – Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
In scripture, the number three is always associated with divinity. Three is symbolic of God’s action in the world. In the Book of Genesis, the Lord appeared to Abraham as three visitors. The passage from Genesis 18:2 reads, “Looking up, he saw three men standing near him. When he saw them, he ran from the entrance of the tent to greet them . . .” This is one of the early hints at the revelation of the Triune God. Of course, an earlier suggestion of the Trinity is found in Genesis, when God created the world. Here, God speaks and things come into existence. As we discover later in the
Parish Office Hours:Monday-Friday, 9:00AM-5:00PM
Schedule of ServicesMasses: First Friday: 5:30PM - Anointing of the Sick
First Saturday: 8:15AM Saturday: Vigil at 5:30PM.
Sunday: 8AM, 10AM, 12PM, 5:30PM (Youth Mass)(Babysitting at 10AM and 12 noon Sunday Masses - Ages 6mo-5yrs - in Parish Hall Nursery)
Weekdays: Monday through Friday 8:15AM,Wednesday & Friday 5:30PM
Holy Days: 8:15AM, 12PM & 5:30PM(Vigil 5:30PM)
Confessions: Saturdays - 4-5PM and 6:30-7:30PMMarriages: By appointment only and notice six months in advance.
Weddings take place on weekdays any time and on Saturdays no later than 2:00PM
Baptismal Instruction: Pre-register through the office.Anointing of the Sick: On request and at the 5:30PM Mass on First Fridays
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PastorFr. Paul Hesse
Parochial VicarFr. Joseph Thang Nguyen
Permanent DeaconsSalvador (Sal) Alvarado
Manuel Marroquin
Parish Secretary/BookkeeperLisa Catchings
Parish Office AssistantWilma Toledo
Music MinisterMichael Conley / 991-0995
Music AccompanistCharles Branning
Youth Mass Band Leader
Mick Boudreau
Director of Religious EducationSr. Barbara Netek, IWBS / 993-9024
Director of Adult Faith Formation and Director of RCIA
Sr. Annette Wagner, IWBS / 993-0299
Director of Youth MinistryRobert Streight / 452-4513
Gospel of John, Jesus is the Word through whom all things were made. In Genesis, we also see that a ‘mighty wind’ swept over the waters. This points to the presence of the Holy Spirit in the creation of the world.
The Triune God is more explicitly revealed in Matthew 28:19, where Jesus commissions the disciples to go forth and baptize in “the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit.” The Gospel of John today, also speaks of the unity of the Trinity. What belongs to one, belongs to all three persons of the Trinity.
God has revealed himself as a Trinity of persons. The life of the Trinity is present in our lives by virtue of our baptism. The supernatural life of the Trinity has made its home within us. The Trinity lives and moves within us calling us to holiness. Can there be anything better than this? Certainly, this impacts our lives in inexpressible ways that far surpass our understanding. Good things are ours because the three persons of the Trinity dwell within. May this Trinity Sunday heighten our awareness of this life that is ours.
God bless,
Welcome new Parishioner!Please welcome our new parishioner,
Robert G. Paskill Jr. We invite him to become an active part of our growing faith community!
Parish Office ClosedThe parish office will be closed this
Monday, May 27th, for the Memorial Day holiday. It will re-open on Tuesday, May 28th, at 9:00am.
Memorial Day Celebration Seaside Memorial Park & Funeral
Home will be honoring our military this Monday, May 27th, at 1:00pm. Festivities include a fly-over by the U.S. Navy, C.C.F.D. Pipe & Drums, dove release and numerous military recognitions. Food will be served after the ceremony.
Comings and GoingsThe Week at a Glance
Sunday, May 26Youth T-Shirt Sale after Masses10:00AM – Baptism - CHMonday, May 27MEMORIAL DAY - OFFICE CLOSEDTuesday, May 286:00-8:00AM – Men’s Journey – CC#1&28:00-9:30AM – 6th Grade Graduation – CH9:30-12:00PM – Graduation reception – PH10:00-11:00AM – K3, K4 & K5 awards – CH11:00-12:00PM – Reception K5- PH10:00AM- Journey – CC#212:30 – 3:00PM – MAP – CC#16:00-7:00PM – Men’s Journey – CC#1Wednesday, May 297-8:00AM – Joyful Pillars – CC#28:15AM – Mass & awards, Gr.1-5 – CH9:00AM – 12:00PM – MAP – CC#19:30AM – Schola – C/R8:00PM – Youth Band practice -CHThursday, May 301:00PM – Bridge – CC#1&26:30PM – Bell Choir – C/R7:00PM – Adoration – CH7:30PM – Adult Choir – C/RFriday, May 31Saturday, June 18:00AM-12:00PM – Men’s Journey – CH &
CafeteriaYouth T-Shirt Sale after Mass 8:00PM – Private Mass/Retreat - CH
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Scholarship DonationsWe are currently accepting donations for our two
scholarships; the Christopher Janosek and Emil Habeeb Scholarships. These scholarship monies will be awarded at the Graduation Mass on June 2nd. If you would like to donate to either of these scholarships, you can drop your donation in the collection basket, by the parish office or make an online contribution.
David Bayardo Being Ordained DeaconThe Diocese of Corpus Christi joyfully announces
the ordination of David Javier Bayardo and Luis Alfredo Villarreal to the Sacred Order of Deacon on Saturday, June 1st, at 10:00 a.m. at Corpus Christi Cathedral. A light reception will follow in St. Joseph Hall. David will serve as Deacon on Sunday, June 2nd, at the 5:30 p.m. Mass here at St. Pius, with a reception taking place before Mass at 4:00 p.m. in our Parish Hall.
Principal Position Open at SPX SchoolSt. Pius X Catholic School is seeking applicants for
the position of principal beginning the 2013-14 academic year. The school serves approximately One-hundred eighty-five students in a 3K through Sixth Grade setting. The position begins July 1, 2013. The ideal candidate will demonstrate high expectations and foster teamwork and parental/community involvement. S/He is a person who is resourceful, able to multi-task, and dedicated to the spiritual and educational formation of the students. The candidate will be expected to work in close communication and collaboration with the pastor and the Office of Catholic Schools and will be supportive of the overall parish mission. The position begins July 1, 2013. The deadline to apply for this position is Friday, May 31, 2013. For a full description of the position and the procedure for applying, please contact the parish office at 361-993-4053 or visit the diocesan website at www.diocesecc.org.
Fr. Paul & Fr. Joseph Out of the OfficeBoth Fr. Paul and Fr. Joseph will be out of the office on
Tuesday, June 4th, and Wednesday, June 5th, for priestly fraternity. They will be available on Monday morning prior to leaving.
First Saturday Our Lady says: “Pray the Rosary every day! The Rosary
can stop wars, the Rosary can bring world peace, the Rosary can convert hearts.” On the first Saturday of each month a Rosary will be said at 8AM before the 8:15 Mass. Our Blessed Mother asked us to make 5 first Saturdays for peace and the reparation of sins. The next First Saturday is June 1st.
Interested in travel?Many of you have asked about going to St. Mary-of-the-
Woods for a short while. If you are interested in visiting there for a few days (perhaps early August or early September), please contact Sister Barbara Bluntzer, SP at 361-945-3976 or at the church office at 993-4053. More details later.
Seminarian To Stay With Us This SummerA few weeks during the summer, we will have a seminarian
residing in the rectory and involved in the parish. His name is James Hernandez. James is studying at Holy Trinity Seminary in Irving, TX and calls Christ the King Parish home. We look forward to having James with us this summer!
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EDGE & LIFE TEEN InformationAlthough we are inviting underclassmen to serve at the
Annual Senior Reception on June 2 after Mass, EDGE & LIFE TEEN is officially over for the summer.
**Please look online at www.stpiusxcc.org for more information on upcoming events.
EDGE will resume Wednesday, August 21 from 6:30-8:00 pm!
LIFE TEEN will resume Sunday, August 18 from 6:45-8:30 pm!!
Senior Mass and ReceptionAs the Class of 2013 prepares to
graduate, please join us in celebration of their accomplishment with Mass on Sunday, June 2nd at 5:30 pm and Reception following Mass in the Youth Center.
Theology of the BodyTheology of the Body continues Tuesday, May 28th from
6:00-7:00 pm for High School and Wednesday, May 29th from 6:00-7:00pm for Middle School.
All middle school & high school youth and parents are invited to attend!!
LIFE TEEN T-Shirt SaleYouth who are attending the Steubenville conferencenext month will be selling
Catholic t-shirts outside of theChurch on May 25th & 26th
and June 1st & 2nd. Shirt sizes are S, M, L, XL, and XXL. Each shirt is $20.
We will also have “girl fitted” shirts for sell. They are $20 each. Donations are accepted, and we ask that you
continue to be generous. God bless you and your families!
Altar Servers
June 1 & 2Sat. 5:30 p.m.
MC Brittany McCartyDalton Zawicky
Kyle Pekar
Sun. 8:00 a.m.MC Javier Camacho, Jr.
Nicholas LeeJ.P. Lee
Sun. 10:00 a.m.MC Joshua Harney
Jordyn HarneyJoe Aidan Harney
Ayden Smith
Sun. 12:00 p.m.MC Joseph Tarin
Quarter MorrisonMatthew Lutz
Riel PosadaGrace Morrison
Sun. 5:30 p.m.MC Hannah DeGaish
Taylor SkrobarczykAmy Ayala
Noelle Apolinario
LECTORS MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRIST JUN 1 SAT 5:30 P.M. Peter Anzaldua JUN 1 SAT 5:30 P.M. David Brown JUN 2 SUN 8:00 A.M. Joan Hennings JUN 2 SUN 8:00 A.M. Alpha Patterson JUN 2 SUN 10:00 A.M. Richard Arizmendi JUN 2 SUN 10:00 A.M. Theresa Arizmendi
JUN 2 SUN 12:00 NOON School JUN 2 SUN 12:00 NOON School JUN 2 SUN 5:30 P.M. Simon Purnell JUN 2 SUN 5:30 P.M. Angie Quiroz
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Vacation Bible School The theme for VBS this year is “Kingdom Rock - Where kids stand strong for God”It will be held July 15th - July 19th from 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon. Registration is limited and is on a first come first serve basis so the sooner the better. You can fill out the form on line and print it or you can pick up a form at the office. Registration begins May 8th. Website address for registration is: https://www.groupvbspro.com\vbs\ez\stpiusxcc
VBS Looking for Help…. WE ARE LOOKING FOR HELP PREPARING THE PROPS
FOR VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL. SO…if anyone has a bit of time they could come and help us paint (tempora paints) the characters and background for VBS it would be much appreciated. It is whatever time you can give. Just call and let me know. Young and seasoned are invited.
VBS registrationYou can either register online or we have registration forms
available at the parish office. If you registered online and hit the pay now button and nothing happened, it is because we had a glitch in the system. It is now fixed and so you can go back to the site and hit the button and pay. Thanks for your patience.
Holy Hour with the Pope on the Feast of Corpus ChristiOn June 2nd, Pope Francis will preside at an hour of
Eucharistic Adoration at St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican, in communion with all the bishops and with their local diocesan communities around the world. The Cathedral will adjust it’s Sunday Mass Schedule in order to join this event. Because of the difficulty of changing our Mass Schedule, we will have an hour-long adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday, June 2nd. Please join us!
Fortnight for FreedomThis year we will again observe the Fortnight for Freedom
on June 21-July 4. We will be inviting all parishioners to join in this two-week period of prayer and action to address the many current challenges to religious liberty, including the August 1, 2013 deadline for religious organizations to comply with the HHS mandate; Supreme Court rulings that could redefine marriage in June, and religious liberty concerns in areas such as immigration and humanitarian services. More details will come soon.
School NewsBy Principal Kathy Clark
This past week was our last full week of school. It was a memorable one that was filled with end-of-school parties, the last Manner of the Month outing, a PTO meeting, a field day, a school picnic and a volleyball game between the faculty and the sixth graders.
One of the parties was for the members of our Student Council that consists of 4th, 5th and 6th grade students. I always brag on them because they are one of the best elementary student councils in town. They not only do things for the school, but also for the community. Most all of our service projects come from the ideas generated by the Student Council members who organize and carry the ideas through to completion. Because of their efforts, we have clothing drives for the Mother Theresa Shelter and Timon’s Ministries, food drives for Catholic Charities, and we collect canned goods and cook meals for the residents of Ronald McDonald House. The sponsors are our 5th grade teacher, Mrs. Stovall and 6th grade teacher, Mrs. Urbis. These ladies do a great job of teaching leadership skills and instilling a spirit of service in our students. Thanks, Mrs. Stovall and Mrs. Urbis!
One of our activities this past week was a “Move-Up Day” where students in K-3 through 5th grade were given the opportunity to visit their next year’s teacher and classroom. The children were excited and eager to learn what is in store for them in August when they return to school. The 6th graders moved “down” to K-3 and visited with their teacher, Mrs. Ramos, and aide, Ms. Terry. Four of the students have been at St. Pius since K-3: Toby Johnson, Matthew Lutz, Jacob Lugo and Kayla Kenyon. All of the 6th graders had fun sitting in the tiny chairs at the computer center, and visiting the various activity centers in the room. Kayla was able to put on the pink dress that she used to wear in the home center! It made them all realize how much they have grown through the years! We will certainly miss these students next year.
We had our final Manner of the Month at Jason’s Deli on Wednesday. Thanks to parishioners Bob and Sue Becquet, our children get rewarded for using good manners. They have sponsored this program for many years now. Thanks again, Bob and Sue!
The field day and school picnic on Friday and the results of the volleyball game will have to be reported in next week’s bulletin since this column is written before then. It will be this principal’s last school report since I will be retiring at the end of June.
This coming week will be a short one for us. We will return after Memorial Day to end the school year with our graduations and awards ceremonies on Tuesday and Wednesday. After that, the teachers will close up their classrooms and begin a long-awaited summer vacation. It has been the fastest moving school year on record!
Have a blessed week!
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Please Pray for our Sick & Shut-Ins:Mass Intentions Mag, Marcie Aguilar, Alicia & Luis Alvarado, Isabel
Anorga, Luisa Arevalo, Manuel Balbin, Janelle Ballard, Bruce Balli, Madison Beckwith, Ann Bednorz, Don Birt, Sgt. 1st Class William Boone, Robert Bordenet, Lucy Boyd, Bill Brumback, Bob Byrd, Stella & Michael Campos, Ashley Carroll, Sherry Coveyou, Jason Cox, Shirley Curry, Florinda De La Garza, Mark DeGaish, Sandy DeGregorio, Minga DeLosSantos, Samantha Didear Deste, Liz Elovitz, Yolanda Escobar, Juan A. Flores, Bobby Floyd, Jay Francis, Esperanza Garcia, Raymond Garcia, Jr., Terry Garza, Elida Gonzalez, Glenda Graham, Vickie Grainger, Maria Griffin, Charlotte & Tommy Groner, Jared Groner, Terry Groner, Colleen Habeeb, Marie Habeeb, Rose Marie Hand, James Hartman, Corina Herndon, Chris Holland, Graham Hughes, Elizabeth Johnson, Mary Kelly, Dorothy Krause, Harold Lee, Arlene Leep, Ed Lewis, Dorothy Mathews, Michael McCloskey, Virginia Medrano, Robert Miller, Johhnye Lee Mokry, John Morgan, Dan Murray, Anna Nicolas, Toufic Nicolas, Patricia Paris, Phil Perabo, Robert M. Pope, Ron Randolph, Raymond Richter, John & Irene Rosales, Rebecca Rosales, Marguerite Ross, Albert Rubio, Luis Salazar, Tim Salch, Amber Saylor, Josephine Sheldon, Tina Shepherd, Msgr. Richard Shirley, Willie Mae Shirley, Judy Slaughter, Mary Pat Slavik, Maxine Sommers, Adrian Sosa, Renato Sovran, Lydia Tey, Sara Trevino, Mary Vall, Idolina Vela, Josie Velasco, Luz Villarreal, Melva Walet, Bea Wilson, Dolly Zihelli, Sarah Zuniga and all those who asked for and need our prayers.
Sat. 5/25 5:30PM † Ellen Hubbard by Carolyn BuehrigSun. 5/26 8:00AM †Christopher & John Janosek by David Janosek 10:00AM †Jemima Cecilia Scecina by Frank & Martha Kolda 12:00PM † Alvino Campos by Stella Campos † Connie Moreno by Alicia Garcia 5:30PM For the Parishioners 7:30PM † Fr. Nguyen Van Liep by family Mon. 5/27 8:15AM Msgr. Richard Shirley’s Intentions by Art & Mary SalinasTue. 5/28 8:15AM † Michael Pacheco, Jr. by Penny PachecoWed. 5/29 8:15AM † Celia G. Cruse by Children & Grandchildren † Ina Deere by Betsy & buddy Deere † John the Baptist Nguyen by family Sr. Mary Ann Pagano’s Intentions by Jim & Carolyn Buehrig † Peter Rabalais & Parents by the Mathews family 5:30PM † Alicia Quesada by Fr. Joseph Nguyen † Ralph Tom by Real Fay † Martha Kaler by Altar & Rosary Society Ben Janosek’s Intentions by Art & Mary Salinas † Efrain Balli’s Anniversary by family † Lewis Dellinger by Carl & Merilyn Fields † Alene Koenig by Karen & Harly Day Thu. 5/30 8:15AM † Terry Duplessis Schacherl by the Didear familyFri. 5/31 8:15AM † Edmond Ford by Charlotte & Tommy Groner 5:30PM † Michael Szepessy, Sr. by Margie Kureska Sat. 6/1 8:15AM † Antonio Villarreal’s Anniversary by Elva V. Garza 5:30PM † Gwen Irvin’s Annv. by John, Debra & Brian JanosekSun. 6/2 8:00AM † Bruce Bayerlein, Dale & Iluminada Gunnar by Bayerlein family 10:00AM † Owen Gerald Dunne by Penny Pacheco 12:00PM † Alvino Campos by Stella Campos 5:30PM For the Parishioners
Financial Report for week ending 5/19/2013
Operating Revenue:Sunday Collection ........................ $16,515.97Other Income ................................. $1,085.58
Total Operating Revenue ............. $17,601.55
Other Contributions:Acts of Charity ................................ $2,031.20Janosek Scholarship ......................... $155.00Habeeb Scholarship .......................... $280.00Retired Diocesan Priest’s .................... $25.00Catholic Home Missions ........................ $5.00Catholic Comm. Campaign ............... $664.00
Total Other Contributions ............... $3,160.20
Total Contributions ....................... $20,761.75
Loan balance on Youth Bldg as of May 13, 2013 ................ $787,617.49
