CATHOLIC CHURCH AND SCHOOL Saint Pius X parish: www.spxcc.org school: www.stpiusxschoolcc.org Welcome to St. Pius X Parish • June 15, 2014 Solemnity of the MOST HOLY TRINITY “To renew all things in Christ” Dear Friends, It is not at all unusual for mothers to be showered with appreciation when Mother’s Day rolls around, but Father’s Day often seems to be relegated to secondary status. The reasoning behind this phenomenon probably lies in the fact that we recognize the obvious and special love bond that mothers have with their children due to months of pregnancy and the pain of childbirth. We also are well aware of the many sacrifices and difficulties they endure while feeding, clothing, and raising their kids. For some reason, we tend to view fathers in a more passive role with regards to child-rearing. But isn’t it true that the appreciation we give to our fathers should be equally important? Few of us would deny that our mothers are often significantly more involved and much more interested in the raising of children. After all, mothers are traditionally the principle force in nourishing, nurturing, educating, forming, and correcting their children. Yet, the role of the father is just as crucial for the well-being of the child and should never be discounted. In fact, fathers are far more important to a child’s fundamental physical, emotional, and spiritual development than we might think. I believe that the role of the father is more crucial nowadays because we live in a world where so many children grow up in families where there is no reliable or loving father. If a father remains involved his family, his simple presence will have a tremendous impact on the overall health those children. A faithful father helps a child to be faithful and to persevere through difficulty. I read a statistic somewhere that came from a Columbia University study, in which it was discovered that if children have a troubled relationship with their Father, they are 68% more likely to be involved in the use of alcohol, drug use, and premarital sex. Another study says that fathers have double the influence of mothers in helping keep teens chaste before marriage. This is significant. When it comes to faith practice, we tend to think of mothers as having the most influence. This is true in many respects. Apparently, though, a father who practices his faith is far more influential in getting the children to follow suit than the mother. I often find that when a father excludes himself from faith practice, the children will too. I don’t know how many times I hear of children who are reluctant to come to Mass because the father doesn’t see the need to come. They 50 Years of Faith
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Dear Friends,
It is not at all unusual for mothers to be showered with appreciation when Mother’s Day rolls around, but Father’s Day often seems to be relegated to secondary status. The reasoning behind this phenomenon probably lies in the fact that we recognize the obvious and special love bond that mothers have with their children due to months of pregnancy and the pain of childbirth. We also are well aware of the many sacrifices and difficulties they endure while feeding, clothing, and raising their kids. For some reason, we tend to view fathers in a more passive role with regards to child-rearing. But isn’t it true that the appreciation we give to our fathers should be equally important?
Few of us would deny that our mothers are often significantly more involved and much more interested in the raising of children. After all, mothers are traditionally the principle force in nourishing, nurturing, educating, forming, and correcting their children. Yet, the role of the father is just as crucial for the well-being of the child and should never be discounted. In fact, fathers are far more important to a child’s fundamental physical, emotional, and spiritual development than we might think.
I believe that the role of the father is more crucial nowadays because we live in a world where so many children grow up in families where there is no reliable or loving father. If a father remains involved his family, his simple presence will have a tremendous impact on the overall health those children. A faithful father helps a child to be faithful and to persevere through difficulty. I read a statistic somewhere that came from a Columbia University study, in which it was discovered that if children have a troubled relationship with their Father, they are 68% more likely to be involved in the use of alcohol, drug use, and premarital sex. Another study says that fathers have double the inf luence of mothers in helping keep teens chaste before marriage. This is significant.
When it comes to faith practice, we tend to think of mothers as having the most influence. This is true in many respects. Apparently, though, a father who practices his faith is far more influential in getting the children to follow suit than the mother. I often find that when a father excludes himself from faith practice, the children will too. I don’t know how many times I hear of children who are reluctant to come to Mass because the father doesn’t see the need to come. They
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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,
are simply imitating the apathy of the father. When the father is actively involved in church, however, it is virtually certain that the children will be too.
Fatherhood is indispensable. The presence and love of a father for his wife teaches healthy male-female relations. This obviously requires great effort on the part of both parents to work things through with love. Mutuality in a relationship is important to a good marriage. This kind of loving relationship requires a great deal of sacrifice and selflessness. When a father shows his love and devotion to his wife, the children will experience emotional and spiritual security in their lives. Sons will learn what it is to be a man, and daughters will learn to expect respect from men.
Today, we want to recognize and show our respect for all of our faithful fathers. You model for us the love of God the Father who guides us, prompts us, and lovingly corrects us so that we mature in faith and grow in genuine love. Thank you for all the sacrifices you make for your children and we pray that you will be blessed abundantly on this special day.
God bless!
Welcome New Parishioners!Please welcome Michael Coffin &
Miranda Torres. Also Brian and Analisa Iber & their children Travis and Aubrey.
Men’s Club Meeting
The Men’s Club will meet this Tuesday, June 17th, in CC#1. It starts with a meal at 6:30 p.m. followed by the meeting at 7:00 p.m.
Scholarship RecipientsPlease join us in congratulating the
recipients of the Christopher Janosek and Emil Habeeb Scholarships. The recipients of the Christopher Janosek scholarship are Nicholas Nye, Theresa Heines, Brian Pompa, and Katherine McClung. The recipients of the Emil Habeeb scholarship are Taylor Beckwith, Stephanie Gibbon, Sarita Kroeger and Tobias Shull.
50th Anniversary Congratulations!Please join us in congratulating long time
parishioners, Bill and Joan Hennings, on their 50th Wedding Anniversary.
Comings and GoingsThe Week at a GlanceSunday, June 15 – FATHER’S DAY
Sunday, June 2212:00PM - Catholic Daughters’ Fundraiser - PH
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Organ RecitalIWA senior Hank Carrillo will present an organ recital tomorrow
evening, Monday, June 16th at 7:00 p.m. at St. Pius X Church. The recital is free and the public is cordially invited to attend.
Despedida for Fr. JosephThe sad news is that Fr. Joseph is being re-assigned to another
parish as of July 1st; however, the happy news is that we will be throwing him a big farewell on Saturday, June 21st, after the 5:30 p.m. Mass in the youth building. This will be a family affair, so please be sure that you mark your calendars. It will be a good time for all!
Rosary Garden Blessing and DedicationWe are pleased to announce the blessing and dedication of the
new Rosary and Prayer Garden at the St. Pius X Youth Center on Sunday, June 22, at 1:30 pm outside the Youth Center. The Rosary Garden was constructed by Nicholas Nye as an Eagle Scout project, and is dedicated to the sacredness of all life and to the protection of the unborn. It will serve as a place of prayer and solace for those seeking the intercession of the Blessed Mother. Please join us!
Fortnight for Freedom - Freedom to ServeReligious Freedom in our nation is being threatened more and
more every day. Efforts at curtailing religious groups from serving the needs of the poor in public are happening even as other threats to the free exercise of faith are occuring. Please join us in observing the Fortnight for Freedom from June 21st - July 4. The feast days of several saints who remained faithful in the face of political threats are celebrated during this time, including St. John Fisher, St. Thomas More, St. John the Baptist, SS. Peter and Paul, and the First Martyrs of Rome. We will start the Fortnight with Mass at 8:15 a.m. on Saturday, June 21st (The feast of Thomas More & John Fisher). We will have an all-day adoration on June 26th from 8:45 a.m. to 8:00 p.m., and a Movie Night on June 27th, featuring an appropriate topic. You will find sign-up sheets at the doors of the church for our all-day adoration. Please feel free to sign up for more than one hour of the day.
Blood DriveOur next Blood Drive is scheduled for Sunday, June
29th from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. All donors will receive a T-shirt, sonic coupon and a donor store points!
ExploreOn July 28 - Aug. 1 at Camp Zephyr (151 FM 3162,
Sandia, TX 78383). Staffed by priests and deacons, along with seminarians and others thinking about a vocation to the priesthood. Explore often helps a young man consider his own life. In a society that does not seem to understand how someone could accept a vocation to the priesthood, it helps him to meet others who would like to know more and also those who have taken a step by entering the seminary.For more information, please call the Office of Vocations at (361) 882-6191.
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YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS
Summer Event #1 - FuntrackersAll middle school and high school youth are invited to join us
for a night full of fun, food and fellowship at Funtrackers! With the new release of Mario Kart, we will be having a Go-Cart Challenge, with GREAT PRIZES for the 1st, 2nd and 3rd place finishers. If go-carting is not your thing, there is golf, bumper boats, and video games available at Funtrackers. Sign up online at www.stpiusxym.com, get your waiver, and don’t forget to bring a friend to the event. See you THIS WEDNESDAY!!!!
Life Teen MassNext Sunday, we invite all middle school and high school
youth to celebrate the greatest prayer in all of the Catholic church: the Holy Mass. We will be sitting in the front of the church (ambo side). We are in need of the following: Lectors, Ushers and Greeters for the Mass. If you would like to serve during Mass, please go to www.stpiusxym.com, click on the Officium Discipulus tab, click on the Holy Mass tab, and then fill out the registration form. We need registrations turned in by Wednesday, June 18. Both middle school and high school students can serve!!!!
Upcoming EDGE & LIFE TEEN Events TONIGHT - Father’s Day Wednesday, June 18 – Funtrackers Sunday, June 22 – Life Teen Mass June 23-June 27 – Vacation Bible School Wednesday, June 25 – Beach VolleyballCheck out www.stpiusxym.com for more information on
upcoming events!
Youth Ministry FlocknoteWant to stay in the loop when it comes to information about
EDGE, LIFE TEEN, COLLEGE LIFE, or anything St. Pius X Youth Ministry. Follow these simple directions: Text SPXYM to 84576 -or- Text SPXYM to 202-738-5764
Summer CalendarAlthough EDGE and LIFE TEEN are taking a brief hiatus this
summer, we will still have several events going on throughout the summer. Please continue to read the bulletin, as well as, visit www.stpiusxym.com for more details on our Summer Calendar!
SOLEMNITY OF THE MOST HOLY BODY AND BLOOD OF CHRISTJUN 21 SAT 5:30 P.M. Ron OsmanJUN 21 SAT 5:30 P.M. Bud ColwellJUN 22 SUN 8:00 A.M. Carole ZanettiJUN 22 SUN 8:00 A.M. Norman AckerJUN 22 SUN 10:00 A.M. Ralph RodriguezJUN 22 SUN 10:00 A.M. Patricia Stegall
NEW Youth WebsiteIf you need information about anything St. Pius X
Youth Ministry, please visit our brand new website, www.stpiusxym.com. Information about our programs, World Youth Day pilgrimage, forms, volunteer opportunities, and pictures can be found online.
Find Us on Social Media
Website – www.stpiusxym.com Facebook – St. Pius X Life Teen Twitter - @stpiusxym Instagram – stpiusxym Youtube - stpiusxym
For more information, contact: Robert Streight (361) 452-4513 or [email protected]
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ADULT EDUCATION VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL
LAST CALL!!! HAVE
YOU REGISTERED FOR THE MOST WILD AND WEIRD WEEK OF YOUR LIFE? THIS IS THE LAST WEEK TO REGISTER. DON’T MISS OUT!
Registration forms are available in the parish office! Don’t get
left out because you waited too long to register. The deadline is approaching and spaces are fill-
ing up quickly. You have 5 days to register.
REGISTRATION FOR CCDWe have received some calls about Registration for CCD
for the next session beginning in September. Registration forms will be available in August. Meanwhile have a wonderful summer proclaiming God’s love by your lives.
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults
Interested in finding our more about the Catholic faith?
St. Pius X faith community invites you to consider the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults. For more information about the RCIA process and what it may mean for you, contact Sister Annette Wagner at 993-0299 or [email protected].
Interested in being a sponsor? Here are the requirements:
•Have complete all initiation sacraments: o Baptism o Confirmation o First Holy Communion•Is married in the Catholic Church•Is an active member of the parish o Attends Mass and receives Communion weekly
Do you qualify? Here are the responsibilities:
•Participate in the Sunday morning sessions with your candidate
•Join the RCIA group for 10:00 a.m. Sunday Mass•Be available to your candidate outside of the Sunday sessions
to answer questions, introduce to parish events, offer guidance in practical matters of participation
•Accompany your candidate to occasional special events on other days of the week
•Be available after RCIA meetings are closed to continue assisting him/her in the practical living of our faith and community
Please Pray for our Sick & Shut-Ins:Marcie Aguilar, Alicia & Luis Alvarado, Luisa Arevalo, Ann
Bednorz, Don Birt, Stella & Michael Campos, Mary Lee Cantwell, Sabrina Cisneros, Shirley Curry, Florinda DeLaGarza, Mark DeGaish, Sandy DeGregorio, Minga DeLosSantos, Samantha Didear Deste, Annie Dornak, Liz Elovitz, Poco Falcon, Bobby
Floyd, Sherry Frenzel, Esperanza Garcia, Catherine Garofolo, Antonio Garza, Dora Garza, Terry Garza, Sally Gilbreath, Elida Gonzalez, Maria Griffin, Charlotte & Tommy Groner, Jared Groner, Terry Groner, Suzy Guzman, Colleen Habeeb, Marie Habeeb, Rose Marie Hand, James Hartman, Chris Holland, Josh Holland, Graham Hughes, Ben Janosek, Elizabeth Johnson, Betty Kollaja, Tim Kleffner, Dorothy Krause, Dorothy Krnavek, Dora Lambert, Anne Lee, Hank Lee, Arlene Leep, Ed Lewis, Dorothy Mathews, Michael McCloskey, Virginia Medrano, Johnnye Lee Mokry, Elizabeth Morgan, John Morgan, Dan Murray, Toufic Nicolas, Patricia Paris, Robert M. Pope, Ron Randolph, Raymond Richter, Bonifacio Rodriguez, John & Irene
Rosales, Rebecca Rosales, Marguerite Ross, Paul Rossi, Albert Rubio, David Russell, Americo Salazar, Luis Salazar, Tim Salch, Amber Saylor, Earl Saylor, Josephine Sheldon, Tina Shepherd, Msgr. Richard Shirley, Willie Mae Shirley, Helen Shropshire, Judy Slaughter, Maxine Sommers, Adrian Sosa, Mary Ann Starkey, Mamie Stoner, Dianne Tate, Lydia Tey, Diane Thompson, Norbert & Rosalind Thonnard, Paul Tisdale, Sara Trevino, Luke Valdez, Idolina Vela, Luz Villarreal, Melva Walet, John Weed, Kay Woolley, Sarah Zuniga and all those who asked for and need our prayers.
Mass Intentions
Saturday, June 14th 5:30PM † Max Almendarez, John Boyd, Sr. & Lloyd Swoboda by Boyd, Swoboda, & Almendarez families Sunday, June 15th 8:00AM † Andy Hughes, Anniversary by Patricia Janosek † Christopher & John Janosek by Dewayne & Lisa Catchings † Wayne Irvin by John, Debra & Brian Janosek10:00AM For the Parishioners12:00PM † John Alaniz, Anniversary by Norma Alaniz5:30PM † FATHER’S DAY NOVENA7:30PM Thuy & Hoangs IntentionsMonday, June 16th8:15AM † FATHER’S DAY NOVENATuesday, June 17th8:15AM † FATHER’S DAY NOVENAWednesday, June 18th 8:15AM † FATHER’S DAY NOVENA5:30PM † Patrick DeGregorio, Anniversary by family † Berniece Zimmerman, Anniversary by Sehy family † Felicitas Rodriguez by Elvira Wendl † Everett T. Bailey by Henrietta Vrana † Jacinta Dang by a friend † Dr. E. Ben Groner by Mary Pat Hall, Hank & Kathleen Ellsworth † Sr. Patrick Bruen, Anniversary by Pat & Sandy DeGregorio † John Benedict by Paul Tisdale † Dr. Carlos Yanez by Dr. & Mrs. Luis Mackrizz † Cindy Gentry by Dr. & Mrs. Luis Mackrizz Mike Winstead’s Intentions by Lory Moore Thursday, June 19th 8:15AM † FATHER’S DAY NOVENAFriday, June 20th8:15AM † FATHER’S DAY NOVENA5:30PM † John McHugh by Delfina McHughSaturday, June 21st 5:30PM † FATHER’S DAY NOVENASunday, June 22nd 8:00AM † Sandra Sykora, Anniversary by Penny Pacheco, Randy & Jeraldine Sykora10:00AM † Elsie Samperi, Anniversary by Mary Fodor12:00PM For the Parishioners5:30PM † FATHER’S DAY NOVENA
Financial Report for week ending 6/8/2014
Operating Revenue:Sunday Collection ............. $17,138.58Sunday Online .....................$4,123.33Other Income .........................$380.00
Total Operating Revenue ..$21,641.91
Other Contributions:Janosek Scholarship .............. $100.00Retired Diocesan Priests .......... $50.00Catholic Communications ........ $46.45Acts of Charity ........................$100.00
Total Other Contributions ....... $296.45
Total Contributions ............$21,938.36
Loan balance on Youth Bldg as of June 12, 2014 ....$320,377.34
