PASTOR Fr. Pat O’Brien PAROCHIAL VICAR Fr. Cesar Betancourt (Español) DEACONS Deacon Dan McShane Deacon Pat Cunningham Deacon Jose Santos Deacon Gene Townsend, ReƟred ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF Debbie Landry, Pastoral Associate Jerelynn Meek, Parish Secretary Rebekah Haase, Admin. Asst. Ashley MarƟnez, AccounƟng Lauren Adre, Worship Director YOUTH MINISTRY Stephanie Kristek, Director [email protected](210) 452-6682 RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Mary Micklitz, Director [email protected](210) 275-5505 SACRAMENTS RCIA Call the Church Office Marriage & Funerals Jerelynn Meek, ext. 200 [email protected]BapƟsms Rebekah Haase, ext. 209 [email protected]ST. PIUS X SCHOOL (P) 210-824-6431 (F) 210-824-7454 Fr. Pat O’Brien, Pastor Jane Zarate, Principal Cathy Brown, Assistant Principal Regular Mass Times Sunday 8:00 AM (ASL); 10:15 AM; 12:00 PM (Español); 1:30 PM (*MEF); 5:00 PM Monday 6:30 PM (with BenedicƟon) Tuesday - Friday 8:15 AM Saturday 8:00 AM (*MEF); 5:00 PM (Vigil) Holy Days of 6:30 PM (Vigil-Bilingual); 6:30 AM; 8:15 AM; 12:10 PM; ObligaƟon 6:00 PM; 7:30 PM (*MEF) Word & Communion 6:30 AM (Monday - Friday) ReconciliaƟon 8:45-9:45 AM & 4:00-4:45 PM on Saturdays AdoraƟon Chapel Open daily unƟl Midnight; Closed during Mass (*Mass In The Extraordinary Form) 3303 Urban Crest Drive, San Antonio, Texas 78209 Office Hours are Monday - Thursday 9:00 AM - 5:00 PM; Friday 9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (P) 210-824-0139 (F) 210-829-5125 [email protected]St. Pius X Catholic Church April 8, 2018 www.stpiusxsa.org “...for whoever is begotten by God conquers the world. And the victory that conquers the world is our faith.” 1 John 5:4
“...for whoever is begotten by God conquers the world. And the victory that conquers the world is our faith.”
1 John 5:4
A MESSAGE FROM FATHER PAT Dear St. Pius X Community,
HE IS RISEN! Divine Mercy, what a gi . Thanks to all that made this weekend work. I didn’t get to thank all the great volunteers for the Fish Fries, so I should stop while I’m behind. But, I can’t not thank a few people that have been essen al to what we have been doing. First, Lauren Adre is new to being a Worship Director. She is learning on the fly and doesn’t always get the a en on she needs or was promised from her Pastor. Please help me in thanking her for the amazing job that she did and con nues to do. If you have any feedback on Holy Week, please email me as we are evalua ng everything and are always looking for ways to help deepen the faith of our community. Thanks also to the Farmers who gave countless hours making sure all the sacristan du es were covered for the week.
I have received many compliments on the new choir pla orm. It may have been my plan or idea, but it never would have been ready for Easter or even maybe this year with out a few key people. Marshall Smith and Ernie Garcia were the design and build team. They took my plan and totally changed it, and we are all glad that they did. Marshall enlisted Jeff Lavender of Green Carpet (Jeff might say he was dra ed) for the carpet and finish work. Marshall then helped me get all the wiring completed and we are good to go. What a change to have the choir out of the exit, part of the assembly and able to be heard so much more clearly. Thanks to the team for their fast reless work.
The giving tree is back. There are projects on it that we need funds for. Please look at the tree and see if you know anyone that might be able to help us accomplish any of them. If you have ques ons, see Debbie Landry, Angie Smith or me.
Parish Council has started being present in the back of the Church with the priest. There are mes a er Mass that people have ques ons that are too complicated to answer while everyone is leaving, so a council member will be there and the priest will ask you to see them. Either they will be able to answer your ques on or they may just keep you company while you wait for the priest to finish up. Let me know if you like how this is going.
Stewardship! We have a leader and a group finally star ng. We called some of the people on our list that had volunteered for this group and they are now involved in other ways or have moved, so we s ll need members. Training will start in May. We have a lot of work to do in this area. Look around, it is the same
SPX MEAL & A MESSAGE
Wednesday, April 18, 2018
6:00 PM – Dinner 6:30 to 7:30 PM – Speaker
Free Admission - All Ages Welcome Msgr. Mar n Family Center
Guest Speaker: Mary Jane Fox, LHS Presen ng: “Pilgrim People Living the Joy of the Gospel”
A er an extraordinary encounter with Christ, Mary Jane Fox and her husband, Deacon Tom Fox, founded the well-known Catholic evangeliza on apostolate, Pilgrim Center of Hope. The center guides people to Christ and the Church through pilgrimages, conferences, and other evangeliza on programs. Mary Jane co-hosts a weekly Catholic TV and Radio program called “Catholicism Live.” She has also received an Apostolic Blessing from John Paul II, Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI and Pope Francis.
people always volunteering. Even my best guess of our having around 800 to 1000 families, we only have 192 givers for the Archbishop’s Appeal and only 200 for the Archbishop’s Capital Campaign. Even at 800 we are at 25% par cipa on. Depending on whom you talk to, a healthy community should be at least at 35%. We will make our appeal goal and even if we don’t make our Campaign goal, I would be OK with that if we had over 60% par cipa on but now I’m just hoping to get to 35%. It isn’t just about the amount, it is about being a part of something beyond ourselves. We need about $250,000 to reach our goal and have enough to really do a good job in the Family Center Kitchen. I would be ecsta c if everyone made some pledge. We have lots of small pledges and I love seeing them as it shows commitment to the mission of the Church and to the vision of our Archbishop.
To the 200 people that have given, THANK YOU! To the remaining parishioners, please pray about it and realize we are a part of the larger whole and as we are called to be the Light, an easy way for us to do that is with our financial stewardship to the larger Church!
In Him,
Fr. Pat
Free Dinner and a
Speaker
So onio Baldosa, Maria Colbert, Joan Coleman, Ricardo Cuevas, Cassie DeBolt, San no Di Rocco, Mike Gousie, Monica Hairell, Alice Juarez, Henry Lozano,
Robert Mailhiot, Joe Mar nez, Jerry Mathis, Michael Normile, Mike O’Dowd, Trudy Palmer, Roman Rodriguez and Donna Romero.
MASS SCHEDULE & INTENTIONS
Prayer requests are placed in the Prayers of the Faithful at Mass for 2 weeks and are then published in the bulle n for 4 weeks.
To add a loved one, please contact the church office at (210) 824-0139.
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE SICK…
Sunday, April 8 8:00 AM For the Good of the Parish
† Paulita Miguel/Miguel Family Fr. Pat/Mark Pridgen
† Delia Mar nez/Daniel & Rachel Yanez Hortencia Santos/Familia Santos 1:30 PM † Monroe Alvarez/Ellen Garcia 5:00 PM † Kaj Czarnecki/Steve & Gogi Gabriel † Michael Prospolonis/Emily Shierk † Luis Uribe/Jane Fraser † Lester Lockhart/Phyllis Anderson
Monday, April 9 6:30 PM For the Good of the Parish
Tuesday, April 10 8:15 AM Parish Staff/Mark Pridgen In Thanksgiving to St. Padre Pio/Maria Wexler
Wednesday, April 11 8:15 AM † Ewell & Bernice Mason, Sr./Jane Mason & Family † Grandma Lilly/Alma Villars
Thursday, April 12 8:15 AM † Jethro New/Bob New
Friday, April 13 8:15 AM † Delia Mar nez/Gree ens Family
Saturday, April 14 8:00 AM For the Good of the Parish 5:00 PM For the Good of the Parish
The Sanctuary Lamp in the Church will burn this week for:
For the Good of the Parish The Sanctuary Lamp in the Chapel will burn this week for:
For the Good of the Parish
We welcome you to our parish family and look forward to ge ng to know you. If you are a new member to our parish or are already a member but have updates for your contact informa on, please submit the form below to the church office by mail or email: St. Pius X, 3303 Urban Crest Dr, San Antonio, TX 78209 or [email protected]. Name _______________________________________________
UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES & EVENTS April 10 - Holy Hour for Voca ons April 12 - Guadalupano Rosary to Our Lady of Guadalupe April 14 - 3rd Annual Guadalupanos Spiritual Retreat April 14 - Movie Night April 15 - CDA Special Inten on Rosary to Mary May 3-6 - Women’s ACTS Retreat May 6 - Knights of Columbus Healing Rosary May 12 - Movie Night May 12 -- Guadalupano Rosary to Our Lady of Guadalupe May 20- CDA Special Inten on Rosary to Mary
May all who enter as guests, leave as friends.
Come join with Fr. Cesar Betancourt for a Holy Hour for Voca ons on Tuesday, April 10, 2018 in the church from 7:00 to 8:00 PM. Please join us in prayer and song in praying for an increase in religious voca ons.
HOLY HOUR FOR VOCATIONS
MARCH 19 - 25 WEEKLY OFFERING Collected - $ 13,476.12
Online Giving - $ 4,562.83
Needed to Make Budget - $25,894.00
237 envelopes used out of 1,846 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 the
Pastor did. Sign up for Online Giving at www.stpiusxsa.org.
Your support is greatly appreciated!
FR. CESAR’S CORNER ALTAR FLOWERS
Sunday, April 8 - Low Sunday (Octave Day of Easter)
Saturday, April 14 - St. Jus n, Martyr
Sunday, April 15 - Second Sunday a er Easter (Good Shepherd)
Hello Everyone!
It is nice to hear you have had a wonderful Easter. We kick off this Easter season with a marvelous celebra on: it is called Divine Mercy Sunday. Many of you have prayed the Divine Mercy Chaplet during nine consecu ve days. During these last nine days you have pondered the infinite mercy of God and you have come to realize that God isn’t kidding what exercising His mercy is about. He has plainly stated in the Book of Exodus how He bestows mercy. “So the LORD passed before Moses and proclaimed: The LORD, the LORD, a God gracious and merciful, slow to anger and abounding in love and fidelity, con nuing His love for a thousand genera ons, and forgiving wickedness, rebellion, and sin; yet not declaring the guilty guiltless” (Ex 34:6-7b).
In this passage we observe that God exercises mercy with a total open heart and in the mean me He emphasizes that that mercy is subordinated to an obedient servant. On the other hand, Christ has deeply stated in the book of John: “Whomever belongs to God hears the words of God…whomever keeps my word will never see death” (John 8:46.51). We realize then that God’s mercy has to do with the acceptance of the Christ’s message. God’s mercy cannot be understood as a detached part of the message; it is simply embedded in it.
At the end of the Exodus passage we see that God is not forge ng sins; He is truly judging when one doesn’t accept His Lordship. Christ summarizes this saying: “I came into the world as light, so that everyone who believes in me might not remain in darkness. And if anyone hears my words and does not observe them, I do not condemn him, for I did not come to condemn the world but to save the world. Whoever rejects me and does not accept my words has something to judge him: the word that I spoke. It will condemn him on the last day, because I did not speak on my own, but the Father who sent me commanded me what to say and speak. And I know that his commandment is eternal life” (John 12: 46-50).
By accep ng God’s will in our lives we are living in His mercy. That is Divine Mercy Sunday. It is not only about how much God forgives us, but how much we allow Him to be part of our very beings.
St. Pius X Parish Goal
If you have not received your pledge card from the Archdiocese or have misplaced it, cards and envelopes can be found in the pews.
OUR GOAL $ 1.2 Million
$900 K
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78%
MASS IN THE EXTRAORDINARY FORM
In Memory Of: Virginia McMillan Given By: McMillan Family
In Memory Of: Alfred Scattone Given By: McMillan Family
In Memory Of: Pedro R. Suarez Given By: Nolan, Wynona & Paul Suarez
“Please keep this confiden al…” You don’t even need to say these words to a Stephen Minister. You can be assured a Stephen Minister will keep quiet about what you share. Confiden ality is a cornerstone of Stephen Ministry. Stephen Ministers don’t reveal anything shared by their care receivers or even tell anyone who their care receiver is. Contact Steve Gree ens at (210) 852-6096 for more informa on.
EASTER FLOWER DONATION In Memory Of/Donated By
Robert Guyton Liborio Rodriguez/Nancy Rodriguez Spadaro
Our Parents/Rick & Becky Tarwater Pedro R. Suarez/Nolan, Wynona & Paul Suarez
Ryan Tarwater/Rick & Becky Tarwater Maria Trevino/Alma Villars
In Honor Of/Donated By
Nora Rodriguez Cruz/Nancy Rodriguez Spadaro
Serving Our Parish Community Our St. Pius X Pastoral Council members are Carol Dintelman, Bill Odle-Kemp, Patricia Gree ens, Diana Reyes, Marshall Lasswell, Ma Brown, Tom Krueger, Celinda Guerra, Corinne Devlin, Ernie Garcia, Stacie Salazar, Michael Dobrowolski, Rachel Dagge , and Angie Smith. One of these people will be available in the back of the church near the name tag table a er all weekend Masses to answer ques ons or concerns you may have about our church home. You may also email or set up an appointment to speak to one of the priests.
2018 Archdiocesan Job Fair for Teachers and Administrators
Sponsored by the Department of Catholic Schools Archdiocese of San Antonio
Saturday, April 21, 2018 ~ 9:00 am-12:00 noon St. Luke Parish Hall 4603 Manitou Drive
San Antonio, TX 78228
Applica ons can be submi ed at: www.sacatholicschools.org/opportuni es
Thank you to my St. Pius X family for all your prayers,
concern and encouragement for my family and I during my recent illness and hospitaliza on. I am truly blessed by your friendship!
With apprecia on and love, Margie Sereno
Who are the Women of St. Pius X? They are all women in our parish who want to be involved in one way or many ways with suppor ng our parish through service and fellowship with other women. Here are just a few of the things we have done recently: supported school children, nuns and the homeless with
monthly item collec ons supported the fes val raffle and silent auc on with mone-
tary dona ons monetarily supported an Eagle Scout project to benefit
our parish purchased a tabernacle, ciborium, Christmas trees and
other items for the parish hosted the first SPX Meal and a Message fed people for free a er three Masses at the Ministries
Fair and Fellowship Weekend hosted apprecia on events for our clergy, office staff and
altar servers hosted an SAPD safety talk and Alzheimer’s educa on talk
for the parish con nued to host bereavement recep ons and provide
sanctuary care encouraged exercise through the weekly Zumba class hosted Advent and Lent reflec on parish events AND MORE!!! Thank you to everyone for your generosity and willingness!
SAVE THE DATE
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL July 9 - 13, 2018
9:00 AM - 12:00 PM (Noon)
More informa on will follow in future bulle ns.
Ladies--Come Join us For Bowling
We currently have openings for ladies interested in joining a league. Never bowled before? Many are first mers. We meet to bowl for fun, and we do have a lot of fun. We bowl at the Astro Super Bowl, 3203 Harry Wurzbach Rd. (near Aus n Hwy) Tuesday mornings at 9:00 AM. Please call Gerry Akin (210) 637-0910 for details.
SAVE THE DATE
Denim & Diamonds Mother/Son Dance Friday: April 20 2018
6:00 - 8:30 PM Msgr. Mar n Family Center
RSVP to Coach Salazar & Pay at the Door ($15/couple)
GOD’S WORD FOR CHILDREN
Direc ons: Put the following words in alphabe cal order.
Jesus appeared to His disciples and said, “Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you.” Then Jesus breathed on them and said, “Receive the Holy Spirit.”
MOVIE NIGHT AT ST. PIUS X
Direc ons: Use your eyes to find the hidden pictures below.
SPIRITUAL RETREAT St. Pius X Our Lady of Guadalupe Society cordially invites all men and women to a Spiritual Retreat presented by Sr. Mary Fagan. The topic is “Hold on to Love.” It will be held on Saturday, April 14, from 9:00 AM - 11:30 AM in the Msgr. Mar n Family Center. There is a $10 flat rate which includes a light breakfast. Please make reserva ons as follows: Make check payable to: SPX Guadalupanos
Drop off to or Mail to: St Pius X Church 3303 Urban Crest San Antonio, TX 78209
PLEASE REGISTER BY APRIL 13, 2018
Thomas did not believe that Jesus was risen un l he saw Jesus with his own eyes.
Join us on the ballfield on Saturday, April 14, 2018 at sundown (approximately
8:00 PM) for a Walt Disney
Presentation of Mulan Bring chairs and/or blankets. Concession will be open with drinks and snacks for sale along with 50¢ hot dogs. It is fun for the whole family!
April 14 & 15 A er all Masses Maneth Hall Cafeteria
Dona ons of baked goods, including sugar-free and gluten-free items, may be dropped off in the cafeteria beginning at 3:00 PM on Saturday, April 14 and before and a er Masses on Sunday, April 15.
Plan to stop by a er Mass and take home some goodies!
WSPX BAKE SALE
For over 50 years we have been providing a Catholic school educa on for children in grade levels PreK3-8th. We believe that every child is a gi from God, with special talents to be nurtured and developed. If you would like more informa on about our School or would like to read our weekly newsle ers go to our website.
Through the celebra on of weekly masses and tradi ons including the First Holy Communion, Living Rosary, the Living Sta ons of the Cross,
Eucharist Adora on, Archbishop's Fi h Grade Mass, May Crowning of the Virgin Mary, and the Feasts of St. Pius X and Our Lady of Guadalupe, the children of St. Pius X Catholic School develop a deep apprecia on
for their Catholic heritage.
Importantly, they not only learn the fundamentals of Catholicism, they learn how to apply those principles to their daily lives. The result is a spiritual and loving environment within which they are encouraged to
stand up for their beliefs while building a solid founda on for their futures.
At St. Pius X Catholic School,
we are Building Leaders
for Christ.
Now Enrolling for the 2018-2019 School year.
Contact us today!
In class this Sunday the students will be learning: First Grade - Celebrating Jesus Second Grade - The Holy Mass Third and Fourth Grade - Celebrating Easter Fifth Grade - Celebrating Easter
See Schedule for First Communion
Workshops & Retreat
“We are ambassadors for Christ, as if God were appealing through us. We implore you on behalf of Christ,
be reconciled to God.” -2 Corinthians 5:20
ST. PIUS X YOUTH NEWS REP PreK4 thru 5th Grade SCHEDULE
Classes are held from 9:00 AM - 10:00 AM in the School
Is God calling you to be a catechist? The word catechist comes from the Greek word “echo.” Catechists echo the Word of God to our parish children. If you are interested in teaching an REP class, please contact Mary Micklitz at [email protected] or call (210) 275-5505. If you are interested in helping with our High School Forma on, please contact Stephanie Kristek at [email protected] or call (210) 452-6682.
PLEASE JOIN US AT OUR YOUTH MASS AT 5:00 PM ON SUNDAY EVENINGS!
Middle School /High School Forma on Schedule Classes are held from 3:30 PM - 4:45 PM
in the Family Center
April 8 - Class April 15 - Class April 22 - Class April 29 - Class May 6 - Class
April 8 - Class April 15 - Class April 22 - Class April 29 - Last day of REP Classes May 12 - First Communion 10:00 AM May 20 - End of Year Pot Luck. Lunch 11:30 AM
First Communion Workshop #1 - April 7 First Communion Workshop #2 - April 14 or April 21 First Communion Retreat - April 28 **Workshops and retreats are held from 9 -11 AM in the Cafeteria and are only for those who are receiving the Sacraments of First Reconcilia on and First Communion.
“We are God’s work of art, created in
Christ Jesus.”
-Ephesians 2:10
Confirma on Class Schedule 9:00 - 10:00 AM on Sundays
April 8 - Class April 15 - Class April 22 - Class April 29 - Class May 6 - Class May 26 - Confirma on 10:00 AM
Congratula ons to Lindsey Kutac who was fully ini ated into the Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil on March 31, 2018.
Welcome to the St. Pius X Family!
WELCOME INTO THE CHURCH
ST. PIUS X WOMEN’S ACTS RETREAT
We would like to invite you to join us for an extraordinary weekend. This experience will take place from May 3-6,2018 at the St. Anthony Retreat Center.
An ACTS weekend retreat is an opportunity for women to focus on faith and its application to their daily lives,build purpose in their prayer lives, increase their presence at Mass, and cultivate friendships among members of our parish community. It is hosted by former ACTS retreatants and a spiritual director.
The Retreat begins Thursday evening, May 3, with check-in at St. Pius X Parish at 5:30 PM and ends Sunday, May 6 with a meal of fellowship in the St. Pius X Parish Center following the 10:15 AM Return Mass. Round trip transportation to and from the Retreat Center will be provided for all retreatants. The cost for each retreatant is $175.00. This includes all food and lodging for the retreat. A deposit of $50.00 must be submitted with this form in order to reserve your place on the retreat. The balance is due at the Thursday check-in before the retreat begins. Please note: Financial difficulties should not prevent anyone from attending the retreat.
Approximately 7-10 days prior to the Retreat, you will receive a letter describing the necessities which you willneed for the Retreat. Please call if you have any questions or need additional information: Mary Micklitz (Director)210-275-5505, Stephanie Kristek (Co-director) 210-452-6682, Jackie Lopez (Co-Director) 210-885-6021 and Kathy
Please return the completed registration form to:St. Pius X Catholic Church
Attn: St. Pius X Women’s ACTS3303 Urban Crest Drive
San Antonio,TX 78209-3199
Name (print): _____________________________________________ Email address: _____________________________________ Name as you want it on your nametag: ___________________________________ Birth month & day: ________ Address: ________________________________________________ City/State/Zip: ___________________________________ Home Phone: _______________________ Work Phone: ______________________ Cell Phone: _________________________ Emergency contact: ______________________________________________ Relationship: _______ Home Phone: _______________________ Work Phone: _____________________ Cell Phone: __________________________ 2nd Emergency contact: __________________________________________ Relationship: ______________________________ Home Phone: _______________________ Work Phone: _____________________ Cell Phone: __________________________ Allergies, dietary, or other medical needs: _________________________________________________________________________
All requests for reserva ons, repairs and informa on can be directed to Debbie Landry at [email protected] or call (210) 824-0139, ext. 223. Parish affiliated organiza ons can find the reserva on form online at www.stpiusxsa.org/facili es.
