VI Sunday of Easter May 1, 2016 ST. PIUS X PARISH 13670 E. 13th Place, Aurora, CO, 80011 Office: 303-364-7435 Fax: 303-340-0122 Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 - 5:00 pm STPIUSXPARISH.ORG & STPIUSXSCHOOL.NET School: 303-364-6515 It has been a joy to serve at your parish this past year! It has gone by very quickly. Thank you for your faithful- ness, your joy, and hospitality this past year. It has been a joy to be with you all at Mass. I will especially miss working with the youth group and Confirmation students. In about two weeks, I will be ordained a priest, and will begin to work at Bishop Machebeuf High School as the chaplain. I am very excited to begin this new ministry as a priest, but I am sad to leave the great community of St. Pius. Feel free to come to the Cathedral for the Ordination Mass on Saturday, May 14 th at 10 am. You will want to arrive early – 7 of us will be ordained and many people are expected to come. My vocation started in high school when people began to tell me at my parish and at my Catholic high school that they could see in me this vocation. I would have never considered the call, thinking I am not worthy, strong enough, talented enough, or holy enough to be a priest. But because so many suggested it to me, I be- gan to open to the idea. I remember hearing the call in prayer from the Lord when I was 18 years old, before going off to college. Thirteen years later that call is bearing fruition. It has been a long journey, but a blessed one, where I have come to trust the Lord with everything. To all the adults, continue to tell young people what you see in them that would make a great priest or nun. To all young people, be open to the plans the Lord has for you. A bishop told me once, “Pray everyday for a year this brief prayer ‘Lord, whatever your plan for my life is, I just want to say yes to your call!’” Pray, and be not afraid to follow Christ with everything! I can hon- estly say I have never been more excited for anything in my life as I am for my ordination. And I can say I wouldn’t have chosen this for myself, but saying yes to the Lord and his plan for my life has been the greatest blessing in my life. Be not afraid! Jesus gives you everything and takes away nothing. Thank you for your prayers and support. In Christ Jesus, Deacon James Claver or Rev. Mr. James Claver St. Pius X Parishoners, A GOODBYE LETTER FROM OUR DEACON JAMES
It has been a joy to serve at your parish this past year! It has gone by very quickly. Thank you for your faithful-ness, your joy, and hospitality this past year. It has been a joy to be with you all at Mass. I will especially miss working with the youth group and Confirmation students. In about two weeks, I will be ordained a priest, and will begin to work at Bishop Machebeuf High School as the chaplain. I am very excited to begin this new ministry as a priest, but I am sad to leave the great community of St. Pius. Feel free to come to the Cathedral for the Ordination Mass on Saturday, May 14th at 10 am. You will want to arrive early – 7 of us will be ordained and many people are expected to come. My vocation started in high school when people began to tell me at my parish and at my Catholic high school that they could see in me this vocation. I would have never considered the call, thinking I am not worthy, strong enough, talented enough, or holy enough to be a priest. But because so many suggested it to me, I be-gan to open to the idea. I remember hearing the call in prayer from the Lord when I was 18 years old, before going off to college. Thirteen years later that call is bearing fruition. It has been a long journey, but a blessed one, where I have come to trust the Lord with everything. To all the adults, continue to tell young people what you see in them that would make a great priest or nun. To all young people, be open to the plans the Lord has for you. A bishop told me once, “Pray everyday for a year this brief prayer ‘Lord, whatever your plan for my life is, I just want to say yes to your call!’” Pray, and be not afraid to follow Christ with everything! I can hon-estly say I have never been more excited for anything in my life as I am for my ordination. And I can say I wouldn’t have chosen this for myself, but saying yes to the Lord and his plan for my life has been the greatest blessing in my life. Be not afraid! Jesus gives you everything and takes away nothing. Thank you for your prayers and support. In Christ Jesus, Deacon James Claver or Rev. Mr. James Claver
Saturday: 5:30 p.m. English Anticipatory 7:15 p.m. en Español
Sunday: 7:30, 9:00, 11:00 a.m. English 1:00 p.m. Español
Daily Mass Monday through Friday at 8:00 a.m.
Holy Days 7:00 p.m. Anticipatory, Bilingual
8:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m.
Confessions Wednesday 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Saturday 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.
Silent Adoration Wednesday 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.
Holy Hour 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the Month
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. - Spanish 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the Month
7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. - English
4th Wednesday of the Month 7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. - Youth Holy Hour
MASS SCHEDULE
Mass Intentions
Prayers of the Faithful
We pray for all those who are sick or in need of our prayers:
Jerry Weber, Denis Weber, Wilma Maresh, Harold (Hank) Kisner, John Vrtis husband of Beatrice Vrtis, Rose Maestas daughter of Nick & Phyllis Maestas, Michael Wahlert, Tammy Irvin, Reagan Carpenter, Deacon Dusty, Rose Sanchez, Joe Montoya husband of Florence Mon-toya, Evelyn Duran, Joan Jacobs, Cindy Thomas, Ron Sanchez.
“Please Pray for”
Theresa Gleason, Betty Spencer, Julie Barker, Peggy McCoy, Gregory Meno, Janette Wilson sister of Mary Cox, Janice Green, James Dolan, Arsenio Idea, Paula Wilder, Ann Williams, Sharon Haney, Lynn Kallender, Cindy Cross, Michelle Watson, Ned Tollie Gray, Kelly Gleason, Lina Williams, Assunta Ferraro, Teri Reynolds, Glenda Powell, Nancy McClain.
Pray for the Recently Deceased
Christine Deiter Dorothy Cook
Saturday, April 30, 2016 5:30 Phil Gisch † By a Friend Sunday, May 1, 2016 7:30 Rita McAloon † By John & Mary Montgomery 9:00 For the Parishioners By St. Pius X Parish 11:00 For the Intentions of Denis & Theresa Weber By Jerry Weber Monday, May 2, 2016 8:00 Elaine Knoll † By Ron & Barbara Rome Tuesday, May 3, 2016 8:00 Samuel Opong-Duah Jr Health & Welfare Happy Birthday By his Mother Wednesday, May 4, 2016 8:00 For the Intentions of Denis & Theresa Weber By Jerry Weber Thursday, May 5, 2016 8:00 Philip & Patrick Gisch † By the Gisch Family Friday, May 6, 2016 8:00 For the Intentions of Denis & Theresa Weber By Jerry Weber Saturday, May 7, 2016 5:30 Eddie & Kati Mehlin † By a Friend Sunday, May 8, 2016 7:30 Helen Kish † By Luanne 9:00 For the Parishioners By St. Pius X Parish 11:00 Sofronio & Olimpia de Guzman † By Eddie and Flor Jabola
ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS
BAPTISM PREPARATION
Preparing for baptism is an important part of the Sacrament of baptism. Deacon Jim will offer preparation on Saturday, May 28th, at 10:00 a.m. in the Family Life Center. If you are planning a baptism in the near future please plan on attending this class. This class is required
for parents and godparents.
Today’s Readings
Readings for the week
SCHOOL NEWS
THE PATH TO THE NEW EVANGELIZATION
Our 8th graders recently attended the annual Chastity Rally at Holy Family High School. They were able to hear from three world-renowned chastity speakers: Jason Evert, Crystalina Evert, and Chris Stefanick. The stu-dents had a fun day and heard many valuable messages about God’s plan for their lives! Please continue to pray for our 8th graders as they leave on Monday for their re-treat at Camp Santa Maria through the JPII Outdoor Lab. They will spend four days having a good time hik-ing, completing ropes courses, and having bonfires, but they will also spend time in prayer and learning about God’s creation!
Eileen Michalczyk, Principal
CHURCH NOTE We are in need of a volunteer or two to serve as sacristan for the 5:30 p.m. Mass on Saturday. Duties would in-clude: unlocking the church at 4:00 p.m. for confession, setting up items needed for Mass, cleaning up the Mass related items afterward. Training will be provided. Please contact Connor in the office with questions or to volunteer.
First Reading — The question of whether circumcision is necessary for salvation (Acts 15:1-2, 22-29). Psalm — O God, let all the nations praise you! (Psalm 67). Second Reading — John envisions the holy city, the new Jerusalem (Revelation 21:10-14, 22-23) or Revelation 22:12-14, 16-17, 20. Gospel — The Holy Spirit, sent by the Father in Jesus’ name, will teach us everything (John 14:23-29) or John 17:20-26.
“Reverend Mother was very dear to me, like a beloved grandmother. Fr. Ken Brighenti and I anointed her last December for our most recent taping of WEB OF FAITH 2.0….Mother was a visionary, a pioneer, a maverick, an RN (real nun), a very dear friend and a very holy and de-vout Catholic Christian. Foundress of Eternal Word Tele-vision (EWTN), Mother Angelica was like Christopher Columbus in that she was an explorer in a New World. While competing Catholic networks fizzled out quickly, EWTN has grown into the international and global media giant using cable and satellite television, broadcast and shortwave radio, internet and newspaper (The National Catholic Register). She made a few enemies, so did Christ. She also helped save many, many souls via EWTN.….I am morally certain she will be one day be canonized as well. Her perseverance in trial and tribula-tion are as encouraging as was JP2.”
3 Holy Giants: Blessed Mother Teresa of Calcutta, Pope St. John Paul the Great and Mother Angelica;
Fr. John Trigilio Jr.,www.courageousPriest.com
Christ has not called us to be casual Catholics; He has called us to be Catholics by conviction and action.
Holy HourHoly HourHoly Hour 7:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m.
2nd & 4th Wednesday - English
You are invited to a time of prayer in front of the
Holy Eucharist
AAAdoration doration doration of the of the of the Most Blessed SacramentMost Blessed SacramentMost Blessed Sacrament
St. Pius X Youth Ministry
Attention all high school youth 9th-12th grades!!!!!:
You are all invited to youth group every Sunday. Come grow in friend-ship with others and with Christ.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Religious Education Office Hours: Monday & Thursday 5:00pm-7:00pm
Saturday 9:00am – 12:00pm RE Office number 303.364.1822
(we have limited office hours so please leave a voicemail with name and number and we will call you back)
MARRIAGE & FAMILY MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER
Jesus worked his first public miracle at the wedding feast in Cana. Many believe this symbolizes the overabundance of grace Jesus gives to the couples in the sacrament of matrimony. Allow God to strengthen, renew, rekindle, and even transform your marriage sacrament. The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends are:
July 15-17, Radisson Aurora / September 16-18, Radisson Aurora Questions? Feel free to contact Brenda & Gary Granger: 303.604.6202: [email protected]
SOCIAL MINISTRIES
DID YOU KNOW
Knights of Columbus Council 10122 donated over $77,000 to various parish and community related activities dur-ing the July 2014 to June 2015 frater-nal year.
Of the above amount, $7000 was used to support 15 Seminarians at the two seminaries in the archdiocese. Each Seminarian receives $500 per year to help with personal expenses. All five of the Seminarians recently ordained were supported by our Council.
The Knights are looking for “a few good men”. If you are interested in joining an organization with over 1.8 million members in 17,000 councils throughout the world, contact Bill Riedel at 303-671-6865 or [email protected].
St. Pius Appreciation BBQ
What to bring: Yourself, Your Family, a comfy
chair to sit in.
Who: St. Pius X Volunteers including but not limited to Ushers,
Friday, May 13th is a Soup Kitchen Friday where our volunteers travel to down-town Denver to serve the evening meal at the St. Francis Center (2323 Curtis St.). We still need new volunteers as we continue to be a few volunteers short of late! All are welcome. You could meet us at the 2323 Curtis St. location. For more in-formation or directions call the Parish Office.
ARCHBISHOP’S CATHOLIC APPEAL DARE TO DREAM SCHOLARSHIPDARE TO DREAM SCHOLARSHIP
St. Pius X is offering a college scholarship for achieve-ments in service, leadership, vision and academics to graduating high school seniors who are registered parish members. Beginning this weekend, applications will be available in the Narthex for any high school senior from St. Pius wishing to further their education after graduation. Seniors are invited to turn in a senior photo by May 4 for a display board to put in the narthex that day. (The picture will be returned).
All applications must be returned to the parish office no later than Wednesday, May 4, 2016 before 5:00 p.m.
Scholarship winners will be announced at the Graduation Mass on Mother’s Day at the 9:00 a.m. Sunday morning Mass.
Applicants must attend the 9 a.m. Mass On May 8th in order to win a scholarship.
BENEFIT the GABRIELHOUSE May 7 & 8
On Mother’s Day, our parish Respect Life Ministry will be continuing their long time tradition of selling flowers for Mother’s Day as a way to raise funds for the Aurora Gabriel House. The ministry of the Gabriel House is to help new mothers by providing needed supplies.
BASKETBALL CAMP - JUNE 27 - July 1
SAVE THE DATE! The 7th Annual St. Pius X Basketball Camp is coming soon. Attention kids entering 3rd to 8th grade. The 7th Annual St. Pius X Basketball Camp will be held in the St. Pius X gym the week of June 27 to July 1, 2016. The camp runs from 9 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. each day with a pizza party on the final day. Cost is $40 per camp-er. Each camper will receive a seventh edition, signature St. Pius X Basketball Camp T-shirt. The Camp is open to all levels of basketball experience (including no experience) and is intended to teach basketball fundamentals and to have fun. Space is limited and pre-registration is required. Please contact Michele Walker at [email protected] for registration information and additional details.
DIAPER DRIVE
St Pius Catholic Parish will be hosting a Diaper Drive for Moth-er’s Day to benefit the Gabriel House. There will be boxes at the Parish to collect donations. You may donate diapers, sizes 4, 5, 6, wipes, toiletries, clothes, shoes, blankets, or any baby item. Gabriel House is committed to assisting pregnant women and families with small children who are under five years old. For more infor-mation, please contact Kristin Yaneff at 720-799-9245 or [email protected]
“Do not neglect to do good and to share what you have; God is pleased by sacrifices of that kind.” (Hebrews 13:16) The 2016 Archbishop’s Catholic Appeal is in need of your financial support. If you have already do-nated to the Appeal, thank you! If you have not contrib-uted, please do so today. It is extremely important in the life of our wider Church. As Christians, let us answer our vocation to be a charitable people of God. Thank you. Please visit www.archden.org/donate or call 303.715.3111.
POOR BOX
Did you know that our parish St. Vincent de Paul Society provides Financial Assistance and Food Certificates to families in need in this area (thanks to your support)? We have an active St. Vincent de Paul Ministry here at St. Pius and we can always use your help. With your help we can do more. To donate anytime, use the black Poor Box located on the wall just above the Holy water receptacle in the back of church.
