CATHOLIC CHURCH AND SCHOOL Saint Pius X parish: www.spxcc.org school: www.stpiusxschoolcc.org Welcome to St. Pius X Parish • November 16, 2014 Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time “To renew all things in Christ” Dear Friends, When telling the story of my vocation, one of the things that I often mention is that God’s plans are not always our plans. What I mean is that, very frequently, we create a strategy for our lives based upon what we think we should do until we discover that God has something very different planned for us. Case in point: When I was graduating from high school and looking at a potential career path, I naturally examined my personal gifts and talents to determine what I wanted to do with my life. I had several talents to choose from, which could have led me in any number of directions. My musical talents, my talents in art and photography, my fascination with computer technology, and other interests could have easily led to a very different life than I am living now. I had mapped out my life, expecting to have a reasonably good career. Like everyone else I knew, I planned to get married, have children, and live “happily ever after.” It only made sense that I would pursue a career relative to my natural talents. The priesthood was the farthest thing from my mind back then. Yet, in his own mysterious way, God called. He called me to a vocation to the priesthood. During the process of discernment in the seminary, he revealed to me some hidden talents and gifts that I didn’t know I had. These latent gifts just needed to be brought into the light of day. Did my other gifts and talents go to waste because I became a priest? To be honest, I have probably used my talents much more effectively as a priest than I would have done otherwise. I’ve used my skills as an artist and photographer to decorate churches and to create parish publications and flyers. My musical skills have been put to use giving praise to God. I also learned some practical skills, like how to be a plumber, carpenter, and maintenance man – things for which many priests learn they have a capacity. What are your God-given gifts and talents and how are you using them? Are you using them in the way that He intended? Do you put them to good use to make the world a better place and to glorify God through your generous gift of self? The Parable of the Talents which is given to us in the gospel today offers us the story of three servants who were each entrusted with talents according to their abilities. The word “talent” used in this passage refers to something monetary. The first two servants put their talents to work. They took a risk through investments that had positive returns. The third was timid with the talent entrusted to him and so he did nothing with it. He didn’t lose anything, but he didn’t gain anything either. Are we like the third servant? Do we never venture outside our comfort zone and thus never really gain anything? Do we feel like we are lacking real meaning in life? The story highlights for us the reality that God has not only given us our lives, but he has endowed us with his grace and the capacity to give and to love in ways that are unique to each of us. Essentially, we get out of life what we put into it. Are we living our lives in such a 50 Years of Faith
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When telling the story of my vocation, one of the things that I often mention is that God’s plans are not always our plans. What I mean is that, very frequently, we create a strategy for our lives based upon what we think we should do until we discover that God has something very different planned for us.
Case in point: When I was graduating from high school and looking at a potential career path, I naturally examined my personal gifts and talents to determine what I wanted to do with my life. I had several talents to choose from, which could have led me in any number of directions. My musical talents, my talents in art and photography, my fascination with computer technology, and other interests could have easily led to a very different life than I am living now.
I had mapped out my life, expecting to have a reasonably good career. Like everyone else I knew, I planned to get married, have children, and live “happily ever after.” It only made sense that I would pursue a career relative to my natural talents. The priesthood was the farthest thing from my mind back then. Yet, in his own mysterious way, God called. He called me to a vocation to the priesthood. During the process of discernment in the seminary, he revealed to me some hidden talents and gifts that I didn’t know I had. These latent gifts just needed to be brought into the light of day.
Did my other gifts and talents go to waste because I became a priest? To be honest, I have probably used my talents much more effectively as a priest than I would have done otherwise. I’ve used my skills as an artist and photographer to decorate churches and to create parish publications and flyers. My musical skills have been put to use giving praise to God. I also learned some practical skills, like how to be a plumber, carpenter, and maintenance man – things for which many priests learn they have a capacity.
What are your God-given gifts and talents and how are you using them? Are you using them in the way that He intended? Do you put them to good use to make the world a better place and to glorify God through your generous gift of self?
The Parable of the Talents which is given to us in the gospel today offers us the story of three servants who were each entrusted with talents according to their abilities. The word “talent” used in this passage refers to something monetary. The first two servants put their talents to work. They took a risk through investments that had positive returns. The third was timid with the talent entrusted to him and so he did nothing with it. He didn’t lose anything, but he didn’t gain anything either.
Are we like the third servant? Do we never venture outside our comfort zone and thus never really gain anything? Do we feel like we are lacking real meaning in life?
The story highlights for us the reality that God has not only given us our lives, but he has endowed us with his grace and the capacity to give and to love in ways that are unique to each of us. Essentially, we get out of life what we put into it. Are we living our lives in such a
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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,
way that everything we are is a gift to him? Or do we squander our talents and capacities, using them for our own personal ends? If we work for a living, do conduct our affairs conscientiously and with integrity so that people see the nobility of God in what we do? Does our parenting reflect the same compassion, guidance, and love that God shows to us? Do we dedicate time to prayer and worship in such a way that the whole of our lives is a sacred gift to God? Perhaps this is the time to make an honest appraisal and renew our desire to step out in faith, knowing that God’s grace multiplies what we give to him. God bless,
Purple Bag CollectionThe Acts of Charity purple bag collection is
this weekend. We appreciate your generosity!
Flowers at the AltarThe flowers at the altar this weekend were
donated in thanksgiving by Louise Anderson.
Men’s Club MeetingThe Men’s Club will meet
this Tuesday, November 18th, in CC #1. It starts
with a meal at 6:30 p.m. followed by the meeting at 7:00 p.m.
2015 Lector WorkbooksThe Lector workbooks for 2015 are in
and can be picked up in the sacristy after all Masses starting this weekend. Please stop by and pick yours up. They are labeled with names.
2015 Ministries ConferenceIf you plan on attending this conference,
please turn in your completed registration form to the parish office by Wednesday, November 19th.
Friendship CircleLadies, we will meet on Nov. 19th at Olive
Garden for lunch. Be at the door there at 11:00 a.m., please, for early seating.
Women’s Circle Meeting Due to the Thanksgiving holiday, the
Women’s Circle will meet a week earlier than usual. The next meeting will be this Wednesday, November 19th, at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall. We welcome all ladies of the parish.
Altar and Rosary Society MeetingThe next meeting of the Altar and Rosary
Society will be held this Thursday, November 20th at 9:00 a.m. in CC #2. Coffee and fellowship precedes the meeting. All women of the parish are invited to join the Altar and Rosary Society. Members share duties in
Comings and GoingsThe Week at a Glance
Sunday, November 16th 2ND COLLECTION: PURPLE BAG 8:30-10:00AM – RCIA – YC
Monday, November 17th 5:00-8:00PM – Confirmation – YC & CC#16:00-9:00PM – K. of C. – PH6:00-8:00PM – Journey Board - R6:00-7:00PM – Cub Scouts – Cafeteria7:00PM – Scouts – Cafeteria7:30PM – Angels – CC#1
caring for the sanctuary and sacristy and help supply the altar breads, wine and candles for worship during the months January thru June. For additional information, contact Emily Dickinson 446-2401.
Online Donation Doubles on Nov 18, 2014! Go to www.coastalbenddayofgiving.org. on Tuesday, November
18th, pick your favorite Catholic charity, or one of other 26 other local organizations and give what you can. Donations received on this day through the website, up to $13,335 per agency, will automatically be doubled by some generous Donor Foundations in our area. Please see the web address for more information. This is a great way to support our favorite local Catholic agencies. Give big and count on it being doubled!
Reminder: Assembling/Delivering Thanksgiving BasketsIf you called the parish office to volunteer to assemble
or deliver baskets, here are the dates/times that you should show up at the youth building:
Assemble: Monday, November. 24th, @ 6:30 p.m.Deliver: Tuesday, November 25th, after 1:00 p.m.
Parish Offices ClosedThe parish offices will be closed from Wednesday @ 12:00noon - Friday,
November 26th-28th, for the Thanksgiving holiday. It will reopen on Monday, December 1st, at 9:00 a.m.
No Adoration on Thursday, November 27thSo that families can enjoy the day together, Adoration will not be held on
Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 27th. We will resume Adoration on Thursday, December 4th.
Thanksgiving Day Mass and MealWe will have our annual Thanksgiving Meal for all parishioners who are
not celebrating with family or friends. The meal will be held in the Parish Hall after the 10:00 a.m. Mass on Thanksgiving Day, Thursday, November 27th. There is a list at the back of the church to sign up or you can call the parish office at 993-4053. Please do one or the other and not both so that we get a correct count for the team preparing the meal.
Knights of Columbus’ Parish RosaryPlease join us every Sunday at 9:20am to pray a weekly 20
minute rosary in the main church. It will be led by our St. Pius Knights of Columbus Council 11567. (Between the 8am & 10am masses)
Catholic Daughters of the Americas Make a Difference this Christmas for a Miracle of Life. The Catholic
Daughters are requesting your generous donations of gently used and NEW baby items for our Quality of Life Drive. We are wanting to shower THE ARK with baby items such as diapers, wipes, baby bottles, baby food, clothing, etc. You can drop off at either the St. Pius X Catholic Church
Parish Office or at Corona’s Tuxedo on 1322 Airline Dr. in the Gulfway Shopping Center. Thank you so much for your generous gifts that will keep our Coastal area babies healthy and clothed.
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YOUTH CORNER
All TeensService Project – Thanksgiving Baskets: Please bring
canned fruit, pudding and Jello cups to the youth center on Wednesday (EDGE) or Sunday (Life Teen) for our parish Thanksgiving baskets. Also, please help us sort the food for the baskets on the Monday of Thanksgiving break, November 24th, at 9:00 a.m. in the youth center. We’ll meet back at 6:30 p.m. to help assemble the baskets for delivery the next day.
LIFE TEEN (9th-12th graders)THIS WEEKEND - Sunday, Nov. 16: Join us this Sunday night
from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. for a very important Life Night in the youth center. Invite a friend and don’t forget your thanksgiving basket items! Next Sunday, Nov. 23: Fun L i fe Night soc ia l
EDGE (6th-8th graders)Wednesday, Nov. 19: Invite a friend and join us from
6:30 to 8:00 p.m.in the youth center for a social night. Invite a friend and don’t forget your thanksgiving basket items! Wednesday, Nov. 26: No EDGE due to Thanksgiving holidays
PARENTSIf you haven’t done so, please sign and turn in your completed
registration forms. They are available on our website (www.stpiusxym.org/registration) or you can fill one out at the youth center this week when you drop off your teen. THANK YOU!
LectorsOUR LORD KING OF THE UNIVERSE NOV 22 SAT 5:30 P.M. David BrownNOV 22 SAT 5:30 P.M. Pete AnzalduaNOV 23 SUN 8:00 A.M. Norman ParisNOV 23 SUN 8:00 A.M. Norrman AckerNOV 23 SUN 10:00 A.M. Theresa ArizmendiNOV 23 SUN 10:00 A.M. Richard ArizmendiNOV 23 SUN 12:00 NOON Art AubinNOV 23 SUN 12:00 NOON Tambra MilotNOV 23 SUN 5:30 P.M. Angela SolizNOV 23 SUN 5:30 P.M. Martha St. Romain THANKSGIVING DAY NOV 27 THUR 10:00 A.M. To be announcedNOV 27 THUR 10:00 A.M. To be announced
Concluding Children’s Liturgy of the WordIn the mid 1990’s, a ministry was begun in many parishes
throughout the U.S., including St. Pius X. Here, 12 men and women were prepared to act as leaders of the “Children’s Liturgy of the Word” during the 10:00 a.m. and 12 o’clock Masses each Sunday. The goal was to provide a context whereby the children of the parish could have the Mass readings and a reflection presented in a format more understandable to them. The readings came from a special children’s lectionary, which corresponded to the readings the adults heard in church. A short explanation oriented toward children followed, along with the recitation of the creed and prayers from the children. The children then reunited with the congregation for the remainder of Mass.
After evaluating this, we have made a decision to discontinue this activity for several reasons: 1) With recent revisions in the Mass texts and in the translations of the readings, many of the children’s readings no longer corresponded with those that the adults heard. Moreover, children’s lectionaries are no longer in print. 2) Occasionally, there were few, if any, children that participated in the Children’s Liturgy of the Word. 3) Those children who are in CCD and in St. Pius X School usually discuss the readings during their classes. 4) The practice of having separate celebrations for the Liturgy of the Word for children has declined nationwide in favor of having families united during the Eucharist, so that children can grow accustomed to participating in Mass. 5) Finally, if the entire family hears the same homily, they can discuss the message of the Gospel together as a family.
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School NewsBy Principal Bryan Krnavek
ADULT EDUCATION
What a wonderful Veterans Day celebration! The students enjoyed singing all of the patriotic songs
for the veterans, especially the songs for each branch of the military. They also made special cards for the veterans. One of our parents, Captain Mike Tatsch, was the keynote speaker, whose topic focused on teamwork and the importance of family in the teamwork process. The students, as well as adults, were moved and motivated by his talk. Our 6th grade teacher, Mrs. Kathi Urbis, and our 5th grade teacher, Mrs. Michele Stovall, organized the Veterans Day program. Robbie Johnson of our church Youth Band played the piano accompaniment for the songs that were sung and the 6th grade students served as emcees. We thank them and we especially thank our veterans who have kept and continue to keep our wonderful and blessed country safe.
The P.T.O. sponsored Family Fun Night on Friday evening was well attended. Parents played games, made arts and crafts with their children and enjoyed some good food and fellowship. A brief P.T.O. meeting, with a demonstration by the Arts of Defense organization, began the evening. This event was a fantastic way to meet all of the wonderful families and staff at our school.
This week, which is the last week before our Thanksgiving Holidays, we will have a Student Council Meeting on Monday after school, a Science Fair on Tuesday during the day, a School Advisory Meeting (SAC) and Five Year Strategic Planning Committee meeting on Thursday evening and a Manner of the Month Lunch with Mr. “K” on Friday. It will be a busy week!
The school and parish November Service Project, a food drive for the needy, will be coming to an end this Wednesday, November 19th. The non-perishable food items collected by our students will be put together in baskets and given to the needy before Thanksgiving. The student’s really embraced this project as a way of carrying out God’s work
Have a Blessed Week!
Box Tops Being CollectedDear Parishioners, please consider
collecting Box Tops for Education to help St. Pius X Catholic School! You can either mail them to St. Pius X Catholic School or drop them in the collection boxes in the vestibule of the church or parish office! They will help St. Pius X Catholic School get FREE money to help our school pay for things we need, like new books and computers! Thank you so much!
A MONTHLY INVITATIONInterested in strengthening your
personal relationship with God? Join the parents of the children preparing for an initiation sacrament on the FIRST WEDNESDAY OF EACH MONTH. Our spirituality theme this year: TEACHING ABOUT GOD’S FORGIVENESS. We meet this Wednesday in the parish hall from 6:30 to 7:30 PM.
See you there!
Parish Workday – November 29thIn anticipation of the Advent season, we will be having a
parish workday on Saturday, November 29th. Please mark your calendars and join us. We will begin with breakfast in the Parish Hall at 7:30am. All ages are welcome!
Advent-by-CandelightWomen of St. Pius X, you are
all invited to join us Saturday, Dec. 6th from 7-9pm as we
Celebrate Advent- by -Candlelight. Advent is a time for remembering how the world waited in anticipation for God’s
promised Messiah to come. But as women, it often feels like every moment of Advent is filled with cleaning, decorating, baking, cooking, helping with children’s programs, shopping, and wrapping gifts in preparation for celebrating Christmas. Like Martha in Luke 10:38–42, we are busy with many things. Our intentions are good. We become so busy preparing that we miss out on experiencing the beauty and meaning of Advent and Christmas ourselves. An event like Advent-by-Candlelight is an opportunity for women to gather together and spend some time focused on Jesus and the real meaning of Christmas. If you are interested in participating in this beautiful gift, contact Carrie Pereda: 314-458-5494 or [email protected] to reserve your space today!
Coming Soon.....Advent is around the corner. Our
Acts of Charity committee will be sponsoring a tennis shoe drive again this year. The parishes response last year to this drive was “over the top”! This year we have three shelters that we will be dividing the shoes amongst. Please look for our Christmas Giving Tree to be up in the vestibule of the church on the 1st Sunday of Advent, November 30th.
Ronald McDonald House Charities of Corpus Christi appreciates and is thankful for your contribution of pop tabs. Thanks to your generosity, over the last three years we’ve collected more than 20 million tabs which allowed us to provide almost 600 room nights for our families at no cost. With your continued efforts, together we can help families find “strength in numbers”. Sincerely Michelle Horine, Executive Director
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Mass Intentions
Saturday, November 15th
5:30PM † Ray & Lola Rose, Anniversary by Agnes Heiman & family and Siblings & familiesSunday, November 16th8:00AM † Christopher & John Janosek by John & Debra Janosek10:00AM † Bruce A. Balli by Goldie Acuña12:00PM †Alvino Campos by Stella Campos † John De Los Santos by Minga De Los Santos5:30PM For the Parishioners Monday, November 17th
8:15AM † Gregorio Zamora, Sr. by Elva LaurelTuesday, November 18th
8:15AM † Michael Pacheco, Jr. by Penny PachecoWednesday, November 19th
8:15AM † Mary D. Howell, Anniversary by Peter & Nancy Anzaldua † Johnnye Mokry by Wayne & Dorothy Lickteig 5:30PM † G. S. Garcia by Gigi Kelly † Jesus Mario Villarreal by Santana & Mary Lou Villarreal † Henry De Leon IV by family † Don Leiser by Dorothy Buhider VickersThursday, November 20th
8:15AM † Larry Vrazel by Venecia KellyFriday, November 21st
8:15AM † Javier Davis, Anniversary by Elva Laurel 5:30PM † Mathews’ Deceased Relatives by Dorothy Mathews Saturday, November 22nd
5:30PM † Mary Ellen Litchko by John & Pita Freire HuffmanSunday, November 23rd
8:00AM For the Parishioners10:00AM † Dale Baird, Anniversary by Pat Baird12:00PM † Chester & Aneda Zablocki † Milo Langley by M/M Sam Ferris, Jr.5:30PM † Hermila Reyna, Anniversary by Cassie Wheeler
Other Contributions:Janosek Scholarship ................ $25.00Acts of Charity ........................ $115.00AOC Thanksgiving Baskets ..... $50.00World Mission Sunday ............... $2.00Catholic University$ ..................... 5.00Total Other Contributions ....... $197.00
Total Contributions ............$21,529.30
Loan balance on Youth Bldg as of Oct. 27, 2014 ..... $218,978.54
Please Pray for our Sick & Shut-Ins:Marcie Aguilar, Alicia & Luis Alvarado, Henry Aragon, Luisa
Arevalo, Sugar Arras, Ann Bednorz, Bill Bengtson, James Buehrig, John Braunstein, Stella & Michael Campos, Mary Lee Cantwell, Sabrina Cisneros, Olivia Cordova, Shirley Currie, Andrea Dahlstrom, Patrick Delgado, Florinda DeLaGarza, Pat & Sandy DeGregorio, Minga DeLosSantos, Samantha Didear Deste, Pud’n Dellinger, Annie Dornak, Liz Elovitz, Natalie & Elaine Elwood, Elijah Ethridge, Bobby Floyd, Jay Francis, Sherry Frenzel, Esperanza Garcia, Antonio Garza, Dora Garza, Terry Garza, Sally Gilbreath, Elida Gonzalez, Maria Griffin, Charlotte & Tommy Groner, Jared Groner, Suzy Guzman, Colleen Habeeb, Marie Habeeb, Rose Marie Hand, James Hartman, Bill Hennings, Chris Holland, Josh Holland, Graham Hughes, Ben Janosek, Elizabeth Johnson, Dorothy Krause, Dora Lambert, Kaila Lang, Arlene Leep, Dorothy Mathews, Michael McCloskey, Virginia Medrano, John Morgan, Jackie O’Keeffe, Sharron Odle, Patricia Paris, Robert M. Pope, Dolores Puckett, Raymond Richter, Bonifacio Rodriguez, John & Irene Rosales, Rebecca Rosales, Marguerite Ross, Paul Rossi, Albert Rubio, David Russell, Billy Ruzicka, Americo Salazar, Luis Salazar, Tim Salch, Amber Saylor, Josephine Sheldon, Tina Shepherd, Msgr. Richard Shirley, Willie Mae Shirley, Helen Shropshire, Judy Slaughter, Adrian Sosa, Renato Sovran, Mary Ann Starkey, Mamie Stoner, Lydia Tey, Diane Thompson, Norbert & Rosalind Thonnard, Sara Trevino, Luke Valdez, Idolina Vela, Luz Villarreal, Melva Walet, Sarah Zuniga and all those who asked for and need our prayers.
