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 March 25, 2018 www.stpiusxsa.org Christ became obedient to the point of death, even death on a cross. Because of this, God greatly exalted him and bestowed on him the name which is above every name. -Philippians 2:8-9
St. Pius X Catholic Church March 25, 2018 www.stpiusxsa.org
Christ became obedient to the point of death, even death
on a cross. Because of this, God greatly exalted him
and bestowed on him the name which is above every name.
-Philippians 2:8-9
A MESSAGE FROM FATHER PAT Dear St. Pius X Community, As we celebrate Palm Sunday, many of us have walked the road Jesus walked and celebrated Mass at Garden of Gethsemane. Albert and Terri had a bag with us with inten ons from the group and sent with us. It was amazing to celebrate the Eucharist so close to where Jesus once walked. When we landed I was sure this was my last trip, but a er the first day, I knew I needed to come here o en to make sure as many of you can experience this as possible. Our tour guide who has a PhD is a Chris an living there and knew a great deal about Biblical Archeology. One of my biggest surprises was the number of places we know for sure. We know so much more than I thought we did and when he was telling us why we know what we know, it was amazing. Some of the things I learned about our “friends” the Israelis, not so amazing. Please look at the Holy Week Schedule. We have many celebra ons and want to assure that you don’t miss out. The Triduum is one con nuous liturgy. We start on Holy Thursday and finish with the Easter Vigil. I encourage all of you to a end these celebra ons as they add so much to our experience of Easter. I understand the Vigil is long and with kids it is a challenge, which is why we have all the Sunday Celebra ons. Thanks to all the musicians, ministers, and environment people that make this coming week’s celebra ons so amazing. Thanks to Kevin, Jeff, E. J., Chet, and the Knights that helped staff along with the youth and helped make the fish fries a huge success! They will be back next year, bigger and be er! A blessed Holy Week to all! In Him, Fr. Pat
We ask all of the St. Pius X Community to keep the following elect in prayer as they prepare during this last part of Lent to be fully ini ated into the Catholic Church and receive the Sacraments of Bap sm, Confirma on, and Eucharist at the Easter Vigil: Catechumens: Opal Drake, Nicole Lopez, Bobby Eaton, Samantha Tijerino, Carlos Pereyfeeth
Candidates: Melissa Cavanaugh, Audrey Villanueva, Aaron Mello , Miguel Saldana
PRAY FOR OUR ELECT
SEDER CELEBRATION
SUFFERING Jesus did not come to do away with suffering or remove it.
He came to fill it with his presence.
—Paul Claudel
WOMEN’S ACTS RETREAT
SAVE THE DATE!
Women’s ACTS Retreat May 3 - 6, 2018
Registra on forms are available in the back of the church or in the church office. Ques ons, please contact Mary Micklitz, Director at (210) 275-5505, Stephanie Kristek at (210) 452-6682 or Jackie Lopez at (210) 885-6021.
You Are Invited! A Passover Seder Celebra on
March 27, 2018 St. Pius X Family Center
The Seder celebra on begins at 6:00 PM with a meal to follow. The deadline to RSVP is March 26, 2018. Please RSVP to (210) 749-9459 with number of people a ending.
So onio Baldosa, Maria Colbert, Joan Coleman, Ricardo Cuevas, Cassie DeBolt, Mike Gousie, Monica Hairell, Alice Juarez, Robert Mailhiot,
Joe Mar nez, Michael Normile, Mike O’Dowd, Trudy Palmer, Elizabeth Rhodes, Roman Rodriguez, Donna Romero and Yolanda Solis.
MASS SCHEDULE & INTENTIONS Sunday, March 25 8:00 AM For the Good of the Parish
† Judith Ann Perry In Thanksgiving/Roy & Alice Wight Robert,& Noemi Bartelt/Penny, Aimee & Elliot
Hortenncia Santos/Familia Santos Joe Mar nez/Steve & Gogi Gabriel 1:30 PM For the Good of the Parish 5:00 PM † Gene Bustos/Margaret Saucedo † Luis Uribe/Jane Fraser Monday, March 26 12:10 PM † Joseph Di Candito/Paul & Yi Kinston 6:30 PM † Minerva Garza Diego/Cynthia Turullols Tuesday, March 27 8:15 AM † Nick Bachelin/Morris & Marie Wexler 12:10 PM For the Good of the Parish Wednesday, March 28 8:15 AM † Patricia Cowan/Barbara Zelravecky 12:10 PM For the Good of the Parish Thursday, March 29 (Holy Thursday) 8:15 AM Washing of the Feet (w/School)
7:00 PM † Denise Burns/Family Special Inten on/Roy & Alice Wight Friday, March 30 (Good Friday) 3:00 PM Good Friday Liturgy (Bilingual) 7:00 PM Good Friday Services (MEF-La n) Saturday, March 31 (Holy Saturday) 9:00 AM Morning Prayer Service with RCIA 8:00 PM Easter Vigil (Bilingual)
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
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, MARCH 25 SCRIPTURES
Gospel at the Procession with Palms - Jesus’ entry into Jerusalem (Mark 11:1-10 or John 12:12-16).
First Reading - In spite of my sufferings I am not disgraced. I am not put to shame (Isaiah 50:4-7).
Psalm - My God, my God, why have you abandoned me? (Psalm 22).
Second Reading - Christ emp ed himself, and God filled this emp ness with exalta on (Philippians 2:6-11).
Gospel - The account of Christ’s passion according to Mark (Mark 14:1 — 15:47 [15:1-39]).
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 _______________________________________________
226 envelopes used out of 1,847 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!
UPCOMING IMPORTANT DATES & EVENTS
March 26 - 31 - Holy Week (See schedule in this bulle n) March 27 - Seder Meal April 1 - Easter April 5 - Women of St. Pius X Salad Social April 7 - St. Pius X School Gala 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
FR. CESAR’S CORNER ALTAR FLOWERS
Sunday, March 25 - Palm Sunday (Passion Sunday II)
Friday, March 30, 7:00 PM - Good Friday Services
Sunday, April 1 - Easter Sunday
Hello Everyone! We welcome Jesus to the Holy City of Jerusalem with enthusiasm. It was such when it first happened many centuries ago. Scriptures relate that it was the children who most welcomed Jesus. Jesus himself told us; “If you do not become like children you will not inherit the Kingdom of Heaven.” (Mathew 18:13) This week we will celebrate the most important moments of the life of Christ and with it we become part of God’s plan. Accep ng this message of Christ with an open heart is part of becoming children: obediently acknowledging the dependence from God and his absolute kingship over us cons tute the core of our Chris an faith. As we have witnessed it many mes, some people don’t want to accept the Gospel precisely because it renders void their securi es and personal idols. When we think that nothing is more important than Christ we become children and then we become part of the Kingdom of God. We welcome you Jesus! Viva Christo Rey!
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
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PARISH & COMMUNITY NEWS
As we enter Holy Week, please pray for those hur ng in our world, community, and homes. If you are interested in having a Stephen Minister walk along your journey through a rough me in your life, please contact Steve
Gree ens at (210) 852-6096.
LOOKING FOR NEW CHURCH MEMBER BUDDIES! We are looking for families or individuals to be a sponsor/buddy for our new parishioners to help welcome them to our church community. The commitment isn't great but the impact is huge!
Commitment includes:
1. Call new parishioner within a week of registra on. 2. Make a plan to meet for Mass and a meal (at church or away). 3. Meet for one other me at Fellowship Weekend, organiza on mee ng, or other church event.
Please email Julie Vaello at [email protected] to get matched up with a new family today!
Parish Rummage Sale Saturday, June 23, 2018
Are you doing some Spring cleaning? Please save your household items, books, and furniture to donate! We do not have storage space now but will collect items the week before the sale. Sponsored by Women of St. Pius X.
SAVE THE DATE! St. Pius X Our Lady of Guadalupe Society
3rd Annual Spiritual Retreat Date: April 14, 2018
Guest Speaker: Sr. Mary Fagan Watch future bulle ns for further informa on.
LOOKING FOR BAKERS! It is once again me for our annual Women of St. Pius X Bake Sale which will be on April 14 & 15
before and a er all Masses in the cafeteria. We are looking for dona ons of homemade baked goods. Deliveries can be made star ng at 3 PM on April 14 and con nue throughout Sunday, April 15. For ques ons, contact Diana DeLeon (210) 655-6873, Mary Paul (210) 508-3232 or Sue Davern (210) 410-5223. All profits remain at St. Pius X for projects sponsored by the Women of St. Pius X. As always, your support is greatly appreciated!
Salad Social Women of St. Pius X
Thursday, April 5, 2018 6:30 to 7:30 PM in the Msgr. Mar n Family Center
We invite all women to enjoy salads and socializing with your fellow parishioners. If you need a ride, contact Angie Smith at (210) 685-9135. And bring a friend!
Women's Bible Study All women are invited to a study of the book "Acts and Le ers" using the Come and See Catholic Bible Study series. We will be studying the New Testament books of Acts and several le ers of the Apostles. Par cipants purchase their own workbooks. We meet the 2nd and 4th Thursdays of each month from 7:00 to 8:30 PM in the Family Center. Our first session will be April 12. If you are interested in a ending, please contact Angie Smith at [email protected] or (210) 685-9135 for more informa on.
Remember to come to Fuddruckers at Bo s Lane on April 5,2018 and they will donate 20% of your purchase to:
WOMEN’S ACTS ST. PIUS X CATHOLIC CHURCH
Join the Celebra on As the city of San Antonio celebrates its Tricentennial in 2018, the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word, San Antonio, who have been serving since 1869, invite all to join in thanking God and celebra ng. • An Historical Tour, March 24 (and repeated Oct. 6),
see h p://www.uiw.edu/eccl/Special-Events/Historical_Tour/index.html.
• “Mi Casa Es Su Casa,” April 15, a free family-friendly fes val star ng with Eucharist
h ps://sa300ccvi.org/fes val/ and other events www.sa300ccvi.org
CATERING BY DON STRANGELIVE AUCTION
SILENT AUCTION MARGARITAS DJ MUSIC MARIACHIS
SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE
Individual Tickets—$100
Table for 10—$1000 RSVP for your table or tickets today!
If you are unable to attend, a donation to support the Gala would be greatly appreciated.
GOD’S WORD FOR CHILDREN
Direc ons: Circle the foods that could come from wheat.
A grain of wheat must die to produce furit. Jesus was comparing the fact that He must also die so that all might live.
ST. PIUS X GALA
Direc ons: On the plates, draw the foods you would serve Jesus if He came to eat in your home.
Jesus said, “Whoever serves me must follow me...The Father will honor whoever serves me.”
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.
Payments can be mailed to: St. Pius X Catholic School, 7734 Robin Rest SA, TX 78209
WEEK DATES THEME 1 JUNE 11-15 HAKUNA MATATA 2 JUNE 18-22 SUPERHEROES 3 JUNE 25-29 HOLLYWOOD 4 JULY 2-6 STARS & STRIPES 5 JULY 9-13 VBS 6 JULY 16-20 BEST OF THE BEST 7 JULY 23-27 MYSTERY 8 JULY 30-AUGUST 3 UNDER THE SEA
8 Weeks June 11 - August 3 (Monday-Friday)
*CLOSED JULY 4TH* 7:00 AM - 6:00 PM
We will be learning about Holy Week and walking the Sta ons of the Cross
this Sunday in our Religious Educa on Classes.
“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
March 25 - Class April 1 -No Class Easter Sunday April 8 - Class
April 15 - Class April 22 - Class April 29 - Class May 6 - Class
Confirma on Class Schedule 9:00 - 10:00 AM on Sundays
March 25 - Class April 1 - No Class April 8 - Class April 15 - Class April 22 - Class April 29 - Class May 6 - Class May 26 - Confirma on 10:00 AM
March 25 - Class April 1 - No Class Easter Sunday 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 March 17 or March 24 First Communion Workshop #2 April 7 or April 28 **Workshops 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.
TEEN ACTS RETREAT 2018 A GREAT SUCCESS!!!
“We are God’s work of art, created in
Christ Jesus.”
-Ephesians 2:10
HOLY WEEK SCHEDULE & OTHER COMMUNITY NEWS Help Us Feed the Hungry
“Because hunger has no season”
40 Cans For Lent is a program designed to help fight hunger in our community. The concept is simple-collect cans of food during the Lenten Season; a small sacrifice to make a BIG difference in the lives of those in need of food in our community. All food donated will
help stock our St. Vincent de Paul neighborhood food pantry. Our parishioners, students, teachers along with Parish ministries and organiza ons are encouraged to par cipate. Please pick up a grocery bag in the back of the church or in the church office. A ached to it is a list of needed items. Items can be dropped off in the blue barrels located in the church breezeway. Monetary dona ons are also welcome.
THERE WILL BE NO RECONCILIATION FROM THIS POINT
FORWARD UNTIL AFTER EASTER SUNDAY.
WEEKDAY MASSES OF HOLY WEEK Monday, March 26
6:30 AM Word & Communion, 12:10 PM Mass & 6:30 PM Mass Tuesday, March 27
6:30 AM Word & Communion, 8:15 AM Mass & 12:10 PM Mass Wednesday, March 28
6:30 AM Word & Communion, 8:15 AM Mass & 12:10 PM Mass
HOLY THURSDAY, MARCH 29 NO 6:30 AM Word & Communion Service 8:15 AM - Washing of the Feet (School)
7:00 PM (Bilingual) - Celebra on of the Lord’s Supper & Washing of the Feet
Adora on to follow in the Courtyard or Family Center (depending on weather)
GOOD FRIDAY, MARCH 30
2:00 PM - Passion Play 3:00 PM - Good Friday Liturgy (Bilingual)
7:00 PM - Good Friday Services (MEF-La n)
HOLY SATURDAY, MARCH 31 Morning Prayer Service With RCIA - 9:00 AM
All are welcome to a end. EASTER VIGIL, 8:00 PM (Bilingual)
Ligh ng of the Paschal Fire, Blessing of Bap smal Water, Recep on of Catechumen & Candidates, Vigil Mass of the
Resurrec on
EASTER SUNDAY, APRIL 1 Masses: 8:00 AM, 10:15 AM, 10:15 AM in the Family Center,
12:00 PM (Spanish), 1:30 PM (MEF-La n), NO 5:00 PM Mass
Scholarship Opportunity
St. Joseph’s Society and Hope for the Future are offering $1000 scholarships to incoming high school freshmen, two for each of the eight Bexar County Catholic high schools. These scholarships will be awarded based on grades, class a endance, extracurricular ac vi es, community service, Church service, family income, and other criteria. Applicant must register online at h p://eepurl.com/dga5x9 before March 29. Completed applica ons must be received by April 1. For further informa on, please visit www.scholarships.stjosephshall.com or call (210) 224-8279. The office is open Monday through Friday from 3:30 PM - 7:00 PM.
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.
We are looking for individuals who would like to be a part of our new ministry to facilitate the projec on of song lyrics and announcements during the Saturday 5:00 PM and Sunday 5:00 PM Masses. Please contact Lauren Adre at [email protected] or (210) 824-0139 ext. 219 for more informa on.
