'A culture of vocations is one that provides the necessary support for others to hear and respond to God's call in their lives.'

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1 XXXII Sunday in Ordinary Time November 8, 2015 ST. PIUS X PARISH E. 13th Place, Aurora, CO, Office: Fax: Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30-5:00 pm STPIUSXPARISH.ORG & STPIUSXSCHOOL.NET School: 'A culture of vocations is one that provides the necessary support for others to hear and respond to God's call in their lives.' The Catholic Church in the United States will celebrate National Vocation Awareness Week, This observance, sponsored by the U.S. bishops' Committee on Clergy, Consecrated Life and Vocations, is a special time for parishes in the U.S. to foster a culture of vocations for the priesthood, diaconate and consecrated life. Pope Francis, in his message of April 26, 2015 on the 52nd Day of World Prayer for Vocations states; "Responding to God's call means allowing Him to help us leave ourselves and our false security behind, and to strike out on the path which leads to Jesus Christ, the origin and destiny of our life and our happiness." The Holy Father stresses, "The Christian vocation, rooted in the contemplation of the Father's heart, thus inspires us to solidarity in bringing liberation to our brothers and sisters, especially the poorest." National Vocation Awareness Week is designed to help promote vocation awareness and to encourage young people to ask the question: "To what vocation in life is God calling me?" "Encouraging others to recognize the promptings of the Holy Spirit and to follow Christ without reservations are key elements in supporting a culture of vocations," said Bishop Michael F. Burbidge of Raleigh, North Carolina, chairman of the U.S. bishops' Committee on Clergy, Consecrated Life and Vocations. "With God's grace, we can have a positive impact on others who may be open to considering a vocation to priesthood or religious life, by simply inviting them to think and pray about it. Our enthusiasm and willingness to speak directly to others about vocations just might be the conversation someone needs to respond to God's call." "Over and over again when asked, newly ordained priests and newly professed men and women religious, credit the encouragement of family members, coworkers, friends and clergy, as being a significant factor in their pursuing a vocation." said Fr. Ralph O'Donnell, USCCB's executive director of Clergy, Consecrated Life and Vocations. This weekend we will have seminarians asking for our support to the Seminary. Let us be generous supporters with our prayer, our enthusiasm in encouraging our young people to follow the path of total consecration, and with our financial contribution to the Archdiocesan seminary. SIGN UP FOR ELECTRONIC GIVING -

2 PARISH STAFF PASTOR DEACONS Saturday Sunday MASS SCHEDULE 5:30 p.m. English Anticipatory 7:15 p.m. en Español 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 6:00-7:00 p.m. Anointing Jorge Agüera (ext. 111) D. Gregory Martin/ D. James Blume / deaconjim@capuchins.org D. James Claver / james@stpiusxparish.org PASTORAL ASSOCIATE Connor O Shea (ext. 116) Connor@stpiusxparish.org YOUTH MINISTRY Liliana Almanza Lili@stpiusxparish.org RELIGIOUS EDUCATION COORDINATOR Sonia Hinojosa (303) Sonia@stpiusxparish.org BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Doris Williams (ext. 115) Doris@stpiusxparish.org OFFICE SECRETARY Neyda Navarrete (ext. 114) Neyda@stpiusxparish.org SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Eileen Michalczyk emichalczyk@stpiusxschool.net Saturday 4:00-5:00 p.m. Mass the 1st Saturday of the month 8:00 a.m. Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help 7:00 p.m. on 2nd Wednesday Adoration Every Wednesday 7 pm Mass Intentions Saturday, November 7, :30 Anne Mutz By Schumann Family Sunday, November 8, :30 Bauer Family Members By Cindy Pfluger and Joyce Hanson 9:00 For the Parishioners By St. Pius X Parish 11:00 Willie Wince 2nd Anniversary By the Cranshaw Family Monday, November 9, :00 Sonny Encinias By Rozanne Encinias Tuesday, November 10, :00 J. R. Jones By Don & Jeaneel Lovelace Wednesday, November 11, :00 Daniel Candelaria By his Family Thursday, November 12, :00 Friday, November 13, :00 Alice McElwain By Don & Jeaneel Lovelace Saturday, November 14, :30 Kathy Kilgour By Dale & Joan Schiller Sunday, November 15, :30 Joe Montgomery By the Montgomery Family 9:00 For the Parishioners By St. Pius X Parish 11:00 Anna T. Ward By Wayne & Lark Applehans Prayers of thefaithful We pray for all those who are sick or in need of our prayers: Deacon Dusty, Rose Sanchez, Joe Montoya husband of Florence Montoya, Evelyn Duran, Jamie Schlienz, Donna Stunton, daughter of Lucille Sandoval; John Jacobs, Cindy Thomas, Ron Sanchez, Mary Bigler, Tony Scott, Mike Darveau. Please Pray for Theresa Gleason, Betty Spencer, Julie Barker, Peggy McCoy, Michael Wahlert, Gregory Meno, Janette Wilson, sister of Mary Cox, Janice Green, Rita McAloon, Marilyn Wilson, Fr. Sark, James Dolan, Arsenio Idea, Paula Wilder, Ann Williams, Sharon Haney, Lynn Kallender, Cindy Cross, Michelle Watson, Ned Tollie Gray, Kelly Gleason, Lina Williams, Ana Limon, Assunta Ferraro, Teri Reynolds, Glenda Powell, Nancy McClain, Geneva Tatman, Ralph Pacheco, Brett Davis, Martha Atchley, Mike Simons. Pray for the Recently Deceased RON DREUCCI, THOMAS PARRA, ENSO GARCIA, FRANCIS SANDOVAL

3 Today s Readings First Reading The widow of Zarephath had only a handful of flour and a little oil, but made a little cake for Elijah (1 Kings 17:10-16). Psalm Praise the Lord, my soul! (Psalm 146). Second Reading Christ will appear a second time to bring salvation to those who eagerly await him (Hebrews 9:24-28). Gospel Beware of those who like to go around in long robes and accept greetings in the marketplaces and places of honor at banquets (Mark 12:38-44 [41-44]). Readings for the Week Monday: Ez 47:1-2, 8-9, 12; Ps 46:2-3, 5-6, 8-9; 1 Cor 3:9c-11, 16-17; Jn 2:13-22 Tuesday:Wis 2:23 3:9; Ps 34:2-3, 16-19; Lk 17:7-10 Wednesday: Wis 6:1-11; Ps 82:3-4, 6-7; Lk 17:11-19 Thursday: Wis 7:22b 8:1; Ps 119:89-91, 130, 135, 175; Lk 17:20-25 Friday: Wis 13:1-9; Ps 19:2-5ab; Lk 17:26-37 Saturday: Wis 18:14-16; 19:6-9; Ps 105:2-3, 36-37, 42-43; Lk 18:1-8 Sunday: Dn 12:1-3; Ps 16:5, 8-11; Heb 10:11-14, 18; Mk 13:24-32 ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS COFFEE AND DONUTS Coffee and Donuts will be served in the church basement following the 7:30 and 9:00 a.m. Masses on Sunday mornings. WOMENS GUILD LUNCHEON - NOVEMBER 16TH You are invited to join other women from our parish for a casual and fun time, where they settle all of the world problems in a short time. Every month there is a potluck luncheon. You can buy or make a dish to share. Come each month or whenever you can. We meet on the third Monday of each month at 12 pm to 2:30 pm in the Family Life Center. MASS FOR MILITARY VETERANS THE PATH TO THE NEW EVANGELIZATION Any politics of human dignity must seriously address issues of racism, poverty, hunger, employment, education, housing, and health care But being right in such matters can never excuse a wrong choice regarding direct attacks on innocent human life. Indeed, the failure to protect and defend life in its most vulnerable stages renders suspect any claims to the rightness of positions in other matters affecting the poorest and least powerful of the human community. If we understand the human person as the temple of the Holy Spirit the living house of God then these latter issues fall logically into place as the crossbeams and walls of that house. All direct attacks on innocent human life, such as abortion and euthanasia, strike at the house s foundation. These directly and immediately violate the human person s most fundamental right the right to life. Neglect of these issues is the equivalent of building our house on sand. Such attacks cannot help but lull the social conscience in ways ultimately destructive of other human rights (22). U.S. bishops 1998 pastoral letter, Living the Gospel of Life. We can no longer be Catholics by chance, but instead be Catholics by conviction and action. Thank you to all the men and women who have served our Country in our Military forces. On November 11th all veterans are invited to come be recognized at the 8:00 a.m. Mass SCHOOL NEWS Our school students put on a wonderful Festival of Saints on All Souls Day! I hope you were able to stop by and see their beautiful work! Please join us for a Veteran s Day Mass on Wednesday, Nov. 11 th. We especially invite all active and retired military members to join us for this Mass. We are looking to hire a first grade teacher. If you know of a Catholic, certified teacher who is looking for a full time position, please have him/her a resume to the principal at emichalczyk@stpiusxschool.net. Eileen Michalczyk, Principal

4 St. Pius X Youth Ministry Attention all high school youth 9 th -12 th grades!!!!!: You are all invited to youth group every Sunday. Come grow in friendship with others and with Christ. Where: St. Therese youth room Time: 6:30-8:00 P.M. ADULT FORMATION Symbolon Continues every Tuesday from 7:00-8:30 P.M. in the family life center. Come learn about your faith in a deeper way. The cost is free and you are not required to make a commitment to come every week. The topics for the next few weeks are The Pascal Mystery: The Mystery of Jesus death and resurrection, The Holy Spirit and the life of grace: God s divine life within us, Why do I need the Church?: The Mystery of the Catholic Church. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Office Hours: Monday and Thursday 5:00-7:00pm and Saturdays 9:00am-12:00pm school room #5 Sonia@stpiusxparish.org Religious Education Office is seeking Catechists! We are looking for both English and Spanish speaking catechists. You don t have to have experience - simply a love for the Catholic Faith, a desire to learn and to teach the faith! RE CLASS SCHEDULES Thursdays 6-8pm Jr. High (grades 6-8) English Only Saturdays 10:00-11:30am (grades 1-5) Spanish and English Sundays 6:00-8:00pm (grades 9-12) English Only If you are interested please call the RE office at or send us an . Sonia Hinojosa Sonia@stpiusxparish.org or Liliana Almanza-Raya lili@stpiusxparish.org

5 SOCIAL MINISTRIES WORLD S FINEST CHOCOLATE SALE NEXT WEEKEND The students of St Pius X School are selling World's Finest Chocolate starting next weekend and the weekends of: November 14th & 15th November 21st & 22nd November 28th & 29th The bars will be $1.00 and the boxes will cost $2.00. Don't forget to stop by the school table in the Narthex before or after all masses. Thank you for your continuous support of the school. We'd like to connect with you! Get important updates from our church in a timely and convenient way. This new tool we're using lets you choose what info you'd like to receive - via or text message - from the various ministries and groups in our church. You can unsubscribe any time. There are 2 easy ways to connect (pick one): Visit our church at: OR Text SPXA to from your phone to subscribe to updates. ANNUAL SEMINARIES APPEAL Today all Catholics throughout Northern Colorado are being asked to express their gratitude and support for our growing number of seminarians studying for the priesthood. Please express your encouragement to our future priests through a generous donation to the Annual Seminaries Appeal. CENTER FOR NATURAL LAW Will sponsor a presentation on the Natural Law along with dinner and beverages all free!! Join us on Wednesday, November 18 th, from 6:30 p.m. to 9 p.m. at the Knights of Columbus hall located at E. Bayaud Av. in Aurora. Come join us for a complimentary meal while enjoying informative presentations about the Natural Law, the moral law written on our hearts. Listen to two speeches about the natural law while enjoying a meal. We can only accept the first 80 people. RSVP is a must, with number in your party, and a contact phone, by Nov 15th. Center for Natural Law, RSVP or greg@centerfornaturallaw.org SOUP KITCHEN NOVEMBER 13 Friday, November 13th is a Soup Kitchen Friday where our volunteers travel to downtown 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 down at the 2323 Curtis St. location. For more information or directions to downtown call the Parish Office. MEMORIAL TABLE It is our custom at St. Pius X to bring in photos of our deceased loved ones during the month of November. This is our way of acknowledging that the veil between this life and the next is thin and that these people have gone on to their eternal reward which will also be our reward someday. So we invite all to bring in their photos for our display area in the Narthex. Please have your pictures in stand-up frames with your name and phone number on the back so we can return them.