The Most Holy Trinity May 22, 2016

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1 The Most Holy Trinity May 22, 2016 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: FELLOWSHIP OF CATHOLIC UNIVERSITY STUDENTS (a.k.a. FOCUS) Our young generation is a generation in crisis of identity, of purpose and of belief. Faced with so many distractions, acts of violence, empty pleasures and a loss of faith in God, they are losing hope. For the sake of so many souls, the joyful message of Jesus Christ s life and salvation needs to be shared, now more than ever. Recognizing the significant impact the college years have on a young person s future, Curtis Martin founded the Fellowship of Catholic University Students, starting with just two missionaries at Benedictine College in Later that same year, Curtis was blessed with the opportunity to meet Pope St. John Paul II and to share his vision for FOCUS: a chance for every student to know and feel known, loved and cared for by Jesus Christ. His Holiness listened carefully, and in response he simply told Curtis, Be soldiers. Encouraged and driven by Pope St. John Paul II s call to a New Evangelization and encouraged with steadfast hope to change the culture for Christ, FOCUS has forged ahead into the battlefield. FOCUS missionaries have spread the gospel message to tens of thousands of college students through on-campus outreach, Bible studies, discipleship, mission trips, national conferences and more. Today, FOCUS continues to encourage young people to pursue truth and meaning in their lives, to invest in relationships with Jesus Christ and their fellow students. Their story is and remains the same: through God s mercy, FOCUS missionaries will continue to help young people go and share the good news to everyone they meet, bringing Christ to the world and transforming the world through Christ. Each of us is called to share Jesus Christ no matter where we are. FOCUS missionaries answer that call by going to college and university campuses across the country, giving freely and joyfully of themselves to invite students onto the journey to Christ s Kingdom. Their approach is Win, Build, Send: they win the hearts of college students, build them up in the faith and send them out into the world. Partnering with chaplains and campus ministers, FOCUS missionaries go out to colleges and universities to meet students where they are: in the dorms, on the field, at the student union and in every corner of campus. Through outreach events and one-on-one conversations, students make meaningful connections with members of Christ s body growing in friendships, sharing life and coming together in authentic community. Through Bible studies, prayer, sacraments, service opportunities, mission trips and national conferences, missionaries invest deeply in students lives and build them up in the knowledge and practice of the Catholic faith, sharing with them the joy of the gospel. By building students in faith, missionaries also raise up students to become leaders in evangelization, teaching them how to serve as missionary disciples and to lead others to Christ.

2 PARISH STAFF PASTOR DEACONS Jorge Agüera (ext. 111) D. Jim Blume / Deaconjim@stpiusxparish.org D. Al Sandoval D. Gregory Martin/Retired PASTORAL ASSOCIATE Connor O Shea (ext. 116) Connor@stpiusxparish.org YOUTH MINISTRY Liliana Almanza-Raya (720) 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 MASS SCHEDULE Mass Intentions Saturday, May 21, :30 Donald Richter By Marlon & Tess Johnke Sunday, May 22, :30 Alice Curnane By John & Mary Montgomery 9:00 For the Parishioners By St. Pius X Parish 11:00 Karl & Maria Rauch By Anna Dickerson Monday, May 23, :00 Claude Meskel By Laura Meskel Tuesday, May 24, :00 Henry Marzuki By Mary Wittman Wednesday, May 25, :00 For the Intentions of Cacilia Schabel & Family By Ana Dickerson Thursday, May 26, :00 Karoline Feuchtenberger By the Guminski Family Friday, May 27, :00 For the Intentions of Melchior Rauch & Family By Ana Dickerson Saturday, May 28, :30 Jessica J. Vega By Jackie & Ralph Pacheco Sunday, May 29, :30 Robert Golinski By John & Mary Montgomery 9:00 For the Parishioners By St. Pius X Parish 11:00 Selina Galvan & Elizabeth Dizol By Rolando Galvan Prayers of the Faithful 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 We pray for all those who are sick or in need of our prayers: Leon Zimmerman, Arlys Rye, Brent Jacobsen, 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 Montoya, Evelyn Duran, Joan Jacobs, Cindy Thomas, Ron Sanchez. Please Pray for 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 Keitha Purnell

3 Today s Readings First Reading Before anything was created, the wisdom of God was brought forth (Proverbs 8:22-31). Psalm O Lord, our God, how wonderful your name in all the earth! (Psalm 8). Second Reading God s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy Spirit that has been given to us (Romans 5:1-5). Gospel Everything that the Father has is mine; the Spirit will take from what is mine and declare it to you (John 16:12-15). Readings for the week Monday: 1 Pt 1:3-9; Ps 111:1-2, 5-6, 9-10c; Mk 10:17-27 Tuesday: 1 Pt 1:10-16; Ps 98:1-4; Mk 10:28-31 Wednesday: 1 Pt 1:18-25; Ps 147:12-15, 19-20; Mk 10:32-45 Thursday: 1 Pt 2:2-5, 9-12; Ps 100:2-5; Mk 10:46-52 Friday: 1 Pt 4:7-13; Ps 96:10-13; Mk 11:11-26 Saturday: Jude 17, 20b-25; Ps 63:2-6; Mk 11:27-33 Sunday: Gn 14:18-20; Ps 110:1-4; 1 Cor 11:23-26; Lk 9:11b-17 THE PATH TO THE NEW EVANGELIZATION A sense of deep communion with the rest of nature cannot be real if our hearts lack tenderness, compassion and concern for our fellow human beings. It is clearly inconsistent to combat trafficking in endangered species while remaining completely indifferent to human trafficking, unconcerned about the poor, or undertaking to destroy another human being deemed unwanted. This compromises the very meaning of our struggle for the sake of the environment. It is no coincidence that, in the canticle in which Saint Francis praises God for his creatures, he goes on to say: Praised be you my Lord, through those who give pardon for your love. Everything is connected. Concern for the environment thus needs to be joined to a sincere love for our fellow human beings and an unwavering commitment to resolving the problems of society. ON CARE FOR OUR COMMON HOME, ENCYCLICAL LETTER LAUDATO SI OF THE HOLY FATHER FRANCIS, May 24, 2015 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. 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 include: 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. WEDNESDAYS Silent Adoration 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. SCHOOL NEWS Holy 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 Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament Congratulations to our varsity volleyball team for their third place tournament finish! Please pray for our 7th graders who will be on retreat on Monday, May 23rd, at the Saint JPII Center. Finally, please pray for our 8th graders who will finish school this week and will graduate on Friday! We pray that God will guide them in this new step of their lives! Look for a list of the graduates in next week s bulletin. Eileen Michalczyk, Principal Please be a part of our Church Family Photo Directory! We are creating a new pictorial directory as an important ministry tool to help connect with one another, assist new families in getting to know us and celebrate the ministry of our congregation. Photographs will be taken: Sunday, May 22nd after all the Masses. There is no cost to the Church or to you for participating. We look forward to seeing your smiling faces!

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 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. RELIGIOUS EDUCATION Religious Education Office Hours: Monday & Thursday 5:00pm-7:00pm Saturday 9:00am 12:00pm RE Office number (we have limited office hours so please leave a voic 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: : grangers@northerncoloradome.org SOCIAL MINISTRIES We need your help!!! The before and after school program, better known as Extended Day is open in the morning before school and in the afternoon after school for parents that work early or late. We also stay open full time in the summer for a Summer Camp program for the children of St. Pius X School. We do crafts, activity books, field trips, pool trips, lunch in the park, water days, and so many more fun activities; but we need your help in raising money to continue having fun activities for the kids. If you could help us by saving ALL of your aluminum recycling, then bring them with you when you come to church and drop them off in the recycle container located in the south east parking lot by the playground retaining wall. We really appreciate your help and contribution to our program!!! If you suddenly learned you only had 6 months to live, how would you spend your final days? Aunt Catherine lived a full life and loved to tell us stories when we were kids. When she was diagnosed with Alzheimer s, her stories seemed lost forever. In the nursing home, she just became a number in the waiting room of life. Hospice brought her stories back to life. Divine Mercy Supportive Care is the Archdiocese of Denver s Catholic Hospice Apostolate offering a range of services to help patients and their families from the time of diagnosis through the grief and bereavement process. If you have questions about hospice or palliative care and the resources available for your family, please call (303) , to info@dmsci.org or visitwww.dmsci.org.

5 SOCIAL MINISTRIES PARISH PICNIC NEEDS VOLUNTEERS Our Parish Picnic on Sunday, June 12th at the Knights of Columbus Hall won t be possible without the help of volunteers. We will need help in the following areas: THANK YOU! The 8 th grade Class of 2016 would like to thank everyone for helping them raise over $3,800 towards their Legacy Project. They purchased a St. Michael the Archangel picture in honor of their teacher that passed away, a new playground equipment box, and books for their library. They couldn t have done it without all of you. June 12 PARISH PICNIC & MASS at the Knights of Columbus Hall Our annual Parish Mass and Picnic in the Park will be held on Sunday, June 12th at the Knights of Columbus Hall, so mark your calendars now. The Park Mass will start at Noon and the Picnic will follow at roughly 1:30 pm. Everyone is invited!. There will be plenty of food, music, entertainment, and games. There will be no English 11 am and no Spanish 1 pm Mass at the church on June 12 th. The Knights of Columbus, will provide the meat dishes and parish members provide the side dishes and desserts. As always, families that attend are assigned a side dish or dessert according to first initial of last name: A-G - bring a pasta, potato or chicken salad H-Q bring fruit/fruit salad or green salad R-Z bring a dessert. Set-up 9:30-11:00 am Clean-Up / 3:30 pm until done If you can help, please call Connor at the Parish Office. Or you can sign up in the Narthex the weekend of June 4th & 5th. ARCHBISHOP S CATHOLIC APPEAL Every gift to the 2016 Archbishop s Catholic Appeal will play an essential role in advancing the Kingdom of God on earth especially in his vineyard of northern Colorado. Whether it s $100 or $500 or $5,000, all gifts are genuinely needed and will be invested prudently in the works of our Church for the benefit of others. Let your donation be a living testament of your desire to make disciples for Christ. When considering your level of participation, always remember that our Lord will not be outdone in generosity. Please visit or call DID YOU KNOW In the early 1960s the Knights of Columbus started a continuing effort over the years to KEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS as a counter to the increasingly secular approach to the holy season. Council has supported the program since we were first chartered in the parish over 25 years ago. This year the Council has been offering parishioners the chance to purchase display magnets with a manger scene or lawn signs with the KEEP CHRIST IN CHRIST- MAS message. The Knights always welcome new members. If you are interested in joining an organization with over 200 members in Queen of Peace and Saint Pius parishes contact George Jackson at or gljacks@msn.com. Where There's a Will... July Parents as you try to finalize your kids summer schedule make sure to save the date for Totus Tuus Kids Summer Catholic Camp. Totus Tuus is coming July The Elementary camp will be in the daytime and the middle school camp will be in the evening. Needs HOST FAMILIES Our Totus Tuus instructors (two men/two women) will come from Catholic colleges outside of Colorado. They will need a place to stay for 6-7 nights from July 15 th to July 23 rd (and possibly 23 rd ). The Program keeps costs down by having the instructors stay in the homes of parishioners during their week at each parish. We need two families who are willing to host two of the instructors during their stay at St. Pius which includes providing room and board for that one week. If you can help, please contact Connor at the Parish Office. IRA Charitable Rollover is now a Permanent Law. Each IRA owner over age 70½ may make a transfer of up to $100,000 per year to a qualified charity. IRA charitable rollovers are tax-free and not included in adjusted gross income. An IRA charitable rollover may fulfill part or all of your required minimum distribution (RMD). To learn how you and the Church can benefit, contact Jean Finegan at The Catholic Foundation at Consider this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. 2 CORINTHIANS 9:6