Welcome to the Church of St. Pius X April 21/22, 2017

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1 Welcome to the Church of St. Pius X April 21/22, th Avenue NW Rochester, MN Parish Office: Fax: church@piusx.org

2 C H U R C H O F S T. P I U S X 2 R O C H E S T E R, M N World Day of Prayer for Vocations Youth News Escape Room Challenge: April 29th, 1-3pm Back by popular demand! 6-12th graders put your heads together to solve puzzles and find clues to help you break out of the room in under an hour. Space is limited so RSVP as soon as possible. We will plan to debrief with some social time afterward at Dairy Queen if the weather allows or another location. More information coming soon! The cost is $20 per person with scholarships available. Knights of Columbus To Meet Members of St. Pius X Knights of Columbus will gather for their April meeting on Thursday evening (April 26). The business meeting begins at 6:30pm in Founders Hall. Among items being considered are nominations for officers for the Council's program year, which begins in July. Knights also are encouraged to join in praying the Rosary at 6:15pm before the main session begins. April 28th April 29th Knights of Columbus Faith Formation Calendar First Communion Retreat First Communion 10am Mass Softball Registration is now open to all 7-12th graders for our summer co-ed slow-pitch softball team. Join the returning top team in the league on Wednesday nights running May 9th through playoffs the first week of August, weather permitting. Games are an hour long and are held at Slatterly Park. The cost is $20 per player, scholarships available. Camp Summit: August 6-9th (current 5th-12th graders) Middle school youth entering grades 6-8 are invited to experience a week as a camper! Camp Summit also offers a unique experience for high school youth to be a part of one of our two leadership teams. High school leaders are provided with specialized formation. In addition, they play a vital role in praying for, helping chaperones, and offering mentoring to campers. Registration is first come, first serve, and it has filled up in the past. Early registration closes May 15th. Please visit the website for more details or to download registration materials.

3 A P R I L 2 2, T H S U N D A Y O F E A S T E R School News News from The Nest! Preschool at Rochester Catholic Schools (RCS)! Have you been contemplating preschool for your little one? You're not too late to register for the school year! RCS would love to welcome you and your soon-to-be preschooler to The Nest! 3-year old programs: Tuesday/Thursday morning - Limited availability at St. Pius X campus of St. John the Evangelist/St. Pius X School 4-5 year old programs: Monday/Wednesday/Friday morning - limited availability at Holy Spirit Catholic School Monday-Friday afternoons - limited availability at Holy Spirit Catholic School, St. Francis of Assisi School, and St. Pius X campus Additionally, childcare for your preschooler is available at Holy Spirit and St. Pius X. Please visit rcsmn.org/schools/thenest for additional information about our preschool and childcare programs or call the Admissions Office at (507) to check availability or to schedule a tour! Lourdes High School Presents "Once Upon A Mattress" - You are invited to attend the Lourdes High School Spring Musical, Once Upon A Mattress, May in the LHS Auditorium. The Princess and the Pea story is well-known as one of Hans Christian Andersen's most popular tales. Once Upon A Mattress is a slightly more sophisticated musical version of that story, in which the Prince of a certain kingdom is kept from marrying because his mother won't allow any of the eligible princesses to be suitable enough for her son. Please visit the online Box Office at lhsmn.booktix.com for ticket pricing and times! First Look Fridays at Rochester Catholic Schools Get a firsthand look at Rochester Catholic Schools in action. First Look Fridays are an open house format for prospective families looking to learn more about a Catholic education. The event takes place during school hours on April 27th from 10 a.m. 12:00pm Visit rcsmn.org/firstlook to RSVP or to learn more! Parish Life Society of St Vincent de Paul - Jesus sent his Apostles out two by two. In this spirit, the Vincentians of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul go out two by two to visit those who are poor and needy in their homes. It is there, in the family setting, that Vincentians listen, offer humble advice, and render assistance. Know that the members of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul bring your gift directly to the poor and suffering in our community. During February and March, we made 18 visits, helped 45 people, with $2650 rent, $756 utilities, $300 gas, $48 phone card and numerous food items as well as listening and providing emotional support. Thank you for your ongoing prayer and support. Rochester Serrans World Day of Prayer for Vocations April 22, 2018 On this Good Shepherd Sunday we celebrate World Day of Prayer for Vocations, a day dedicated around the Church to pray for fidelity to our vocation. The Church invites us to honor the vocation of all Christians given at baptism. Through the vocation of marriage, priesthood, diaconate, consecrated life, and the single life may we be committed to furthering the reign of God. With Serrans, pray with your heart that all who hear their vocational call to religious life and the priesthood will answer the call and be encouraged and supported by parents and families. Bless our priests and religious who minister to us. Celebrate the call of single and married persons that they may experience the grace and love to unite with one another in fidelity to the Gospel. Join Rochester Serrans in promoting and supporting vocations. Contact Berny Saletel or Mike Sheehan for information.

4 C H U R C H O F S T. P I U S X 4 R O C H E S T E R, M N Parish Calendar Community Monday, April 23, 2018 Tuesday, April 24, 2018 Wednesday, April 25, 2018 Choirs, Church Thursday, April 26, 2018 Adoration, 5pm, Church KOC Mtg, 6:45pm, Founders Hall Friday, April 27, 2018 Saturday, April 28, 2018 First Communion Retreat, 9am, Kennedy Hall Sunday, April 29, 2018 First Communion, 10am Mass Readings for the Week of: April 22, 2018 Sunday: Acts 4:8-12/Ps 118:1, 8-9, 21-23, 26, 28, 29 [22]/1 Jn 3:1-2/Jn 10:11-18 Monday: Acts 11:1-18/Ps 42:2-3; 43:3, 4 [cf. 3a]/Jn 10:1-10 Tuesday: Acts 11:19-26/Ps 87:1b-3, 4-5, 6-7 [117:1a]/Jn 10:22-30 Wednesday: 1 Pt 5:5b-14/Ps 89:2-3, 6-7, [2]/Mk 16:15-20 Thursday: Acts 13:13-25/Ps 89:2-3, 21-22, 25 and 27 [2]/Jn 13:16-20 Friday: Acts 13:26-33/Ps 2:6-7, 8-9, 10-11ab [7bc]/Jn 14:1-6 Saturday: Acts 13:44-52/Ps 98:1, 2-3ab, 3cd-4 [3cd]/Jn 14:7-14 Next Sunday: Acts 9:26-31/Ps 22:26-27, 28, 30, [26a]/1 Jn 3:18-24/Jn 15:1-8 The Rochester Area Council of Catholic Women invites all ladies to meet with us on Sat., April 28th at Holy Redeemer, 22 E. 2nd St., Eyota. Begins with mass at 9am, following with Speaker. Fr. Birens, the Program, refreshments, and fellowship! Plan to come! Where Did the Bible Come From? St. James Coffee will host a study on Where did the bible come? on Monday evenings beginning Monday, April 30th through Monday, May 21st at 5:30 pm. Topics covered are: What is the Bible and when was it created? Part 1 and Part 2: Who created the Bible and how were the books selected? Translations: Greek, Hebrew, Latin? Facilitated by Katherine Letellier. No registration required. Catholic Charities I used to think that prayer changes things, but now I know that prayer changes us and we change things. ~Mother Teresa. Please prayerfully consider supporting your Catholic Charities Annual Appeal on May 12th and 13th. Your compassionate generosity forever changes the lives of the poor and vulnerable we serve in southern Minnesota. Over 6,412 individuals in need were served last year because of your help! That is an increase from 4,500 lives served the previous year. Your help makes all the difference. Observances for the Week of April 22, 2018 Sunday: 4th Sunday of Easter; World Day of Prayer for Vocations; Earth Day Monday: St. George, Martyr; St. Adalbert, Bishop & Martyr Tuesday: St. Fidelis of Sigmaringen, Priest & Martyr Wednesday: St. Mark, Evangelist; Administrative Professionals Day Thursday: Friday: Arbor Day Saturday: St. Peter Chanel, Priest & Martyr; St. Louis Grignion de Montfort, Priest Next Sunday: 5th Sunday of Easter

5 A P R I L 2 2, T H S U N D A Y O F E A S T E R Stewardship FINANCE CORNER Revenue March YTD YTD Adult Envelopes 37, , ,150 Direct Bank Giving 31, , ,943 Offertory 5,096 51,542 45,208 Holy Days & Holidays ,705 44,961 Charitable Outreach 7,089 7,089 0 All Other -2, , ,320 Total Revenue $ 79, , , Expense March YTD YTD Wages & Benefits 34, , ,578 Buildings & Grounds 3,294 38, ,038 Catholic School Subsidy 25, , ,936 Diocesan Assessment 4,723 42,505 39,595 Parish Programs 5,602 82,862 94,742 Charitable Outreach 5,686 5,686 0 All Other 612 3,101 2,231 Total Expense $ 79, , ,120 Stewardship dona ons in the form of stock. Dona ons of charitable deduc on equal to the value of the stock on the date of the gi as well as advoiding If you have an interest in dona ng stock talk to me ques ons. Finance Corner ques ons? Rectory 288 Mass Intentions Tuesday, April 24, :00am Edward Warren+ Wednesday, April 25, :30am Cleo, Ed & Emily Machacek+ parishes are using Parishso so ware and are St. Vincent de Paul organiza on requested funding assistance for North Central Regional mee ng in Friday, April 27, :00am Dennis Silvernail+ par cipate in a financial audit. The St. Pius X audit 2018/2019 budget work con nues. Awai ng cost Thursday, April 26, :00am James Ward+ 1:00pm Margaret St. George+ (Meadow Lakes) Saturday, April 28, :00am Joanne Drews 4:00pm Parishioners Sunday, April 29, :00am Leonard & Mary McCoy+ 10:00am Catherine Tiedemann+

6 C H U R C H O F S T. P I U S X 6 R O C H E S T E R, M N Liturgical Ministers April Altar Servers 4:00pm Jane Spading, Becca Cook 8:00am Ella Gnagey, HELP IS NEEDED 10:00am Audrey Murphy, Sophia Murphy Extraordinary Ministers of Communion 4:00pm Jane Barton, LaVonne Gerber, Eric Klepper, Slava Dousa, Fran Bradley, Mary Poleschuk, Melanie Asay, HELP IS NEEDED X 4 8:00am Lynn Wroblewski, Irene Maze, Bridget Griffin, Deb Schmitt, Jan Vitse, Tony Goergen, Doug Wood, Joanne Drews, Tommy Carey 10:00am Jean Briggs, Terry Briggs, Justin Carlin, Peg Drews-Radke, Trisha Radke, Bob Miskowiec, Angela Miskowiec, Candy Klein, Nicole Kelly Ministers of Hospitality 4:00pm Kevin Sullivan, Mark Zangs, Anita Greden, Larry Greden, Terry Hennessy 8:00am Jim Paulson, Bob Freund, Ann Freund, Argene Matthees 10:00am Pam Sparks, Mike Kesler, Jose Banzon, Chuck McDonnell Proclaimers of the Word 4:00pm Amy Sullivan, Fran Bradley 8:00am Patty Ward-Montoya, Irene Maze 10:00am Mark Polansky, Ginny Amundson Scrip Sales 4:00pm Mary Poleschuk 8:00am Kathy Matthees 10:00am Maria Banzon Ministers of Communion for Nursing Homes City View Res: Carol & Joe Hennessey, Rose Van Ngo Heritage Rehab: Carol & Joe Hennessey, Rose Van Arbor Terrace: Ngo Nancy McGee Parish Staff Pastor Rev. Russell Scepaniak , Ext Fr. Russ Cell phone rgs@piusx.org Parish Office Monday-Friday 8:00am-4:00pm church@piusx.org Director of Music & Liturgy Matt Maus , Ext mmaus@piusx.org Office Manager Julie Taddy , Ext jtaddy@piusx.org Pastoral Assistant Betty Renner , Ext brenner@piusx.org Director of Faith Formation Sarah Schaller , Ext sschaller@piusx.org Director of Youth Ministry Katie Stinson , Ext kstinson@piusx.org Finance Officer Charlie Haugh , Ext chaugh@piusx.org Maintenance Supervisor Loren Grossbach , Ext lgrossbach@piusx.org Custodian Joe Trusty , Ext St. Pius X/St. John School Principal Matt Langsdale / mlangsdale@rcsmn.org Assistant Principal Amy Heimer / aheimer@rcsmn.org Knights of Columbus Council Mike Timm Grand Knight mtimm98242@gmail.com Calvary Cemetery Steve Flynn Wesite calvarydirector@gmail.com

7 A P R I L 2 2, T H S U N D A Y O F E A S T E R 4 th Sunday of Easter From Fr. Russ Someone s knocking at the door. Someone s ringing the bell. Someone s knocking on the door. Someone s ringing the bell. Do me a favor, open the door, and let me in (Paul McCartney & Wings Let Em In.) The readings during the Easter season focus on the resurrection appearances of Jesus to his disciples. What is interesting is that the disciples of Jesus need to come to an awareness of seeing him, experiencing him in a totally new way. The methods Jesus uses for this to begin happening for them are quite ordinary his wounds, examples of service, the breaking of the bread, opening their minds to the scriptures, mercy. The disciples of Jesus experienced the risen one s presence because we, the church, are still here! When Jesus tells his disciples, peace be with you, he is no doubt offering them his mercy, forgiveness. Jesus is doing something for them more than just reassuring them that they are forgiven, that he is alive. He is giving them courage to go out into the world and be about mercy, charity, raising the wounded up to new life. The disciples experienced God s mercy and because of that they went out with courage from the Holy Spirit to preach repentance for the forgiveness of sins and to baptize all Nations in the name of the Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. We are just like those first disciples on a journey of faith, gradually seeing and experiencing Christ in new ways. As we gather in communion to break bread with one another, may we open our hearts to the Holy Spirit to go out into our worlds and experience Christ s presence in new ways always keeping in mind the words of Paul McCartney & Wings Someone s knocking on the door. Someone s ringing the bell Do me a favor, open the door and let em (Jesus) in! God bless and have a good week. Parish Life GET YOUR TICKETS NOW FOR TWINS BASEBALL! Join the St Pius X bus trip as we cheer the Minnesota Twins to victory against the Chicago White Sox on Thursday, June 7 at 12:10 pm - the first day of summer vacation for the Rochester schools. The cost is $42 for a ticket to the game (Skyline Deck seating) and bus transportation (we will leave the north parking lot at 9:45 am) or $28 for a game ticket only. Purchase your tickets by filling out a form on the Parish website ( Questions? - call Ginny Amundson at DEADLINE to purchase tickets is May 15 so order today! New Parishioner Registration Interested in joining the parish? Please stop in the parish office between 8am-4pm or contact us at (507) We look forward to hearing from you. Have You Moved? All parishioners are reminded to contact the parish office to let us know your new address and phone number, or if you are registering with another parish. Sick or Hospitalized *If you are homebound and wish to receive communion or a visit, contact the Parish Office at to make arrangements. *If you or a family member are hospitalized and would like a visit or to be anointed, please notify the Parish Office. *Hospitals are unable to share information with us.

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