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1 XX Sunday in Ordinary Time August 14, 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: World Youth Day Dear young people, we didn t come into this work to vegetate, to take it easy, to make our lives a comfortable sofa to fall asleep on. No, we came for another reason: to leave a mark. It is very sad to pass through life without leaving a mark. But when we opt for ease and convenience, for confusing happiness with consumption, then we end up paying a high price indeed: we lose our freedom. We are not free to leave a mark. We lose our freedom. This is the high price we pay. There are so many people who do not want the young to be free; there are so many people who do not wish you well, who want you to be drowsy and dull, and never free! No, this must not be so! We must defend our freedom! ( ) My friends, Jesus is the Lord of risk, he is the Lord of the eternal more. Jesus is not the Lord of comfort, security and ease. Following Jesus demands a good dose of courage, a readiness to trade in the sofa for a pair of walking shoes and to set out on new and uncharted paths. To blaze trails that open up new horizons capable of spreading joy, the joy that is born of God s love and wells up in your hearts with every act of mercy. To take the path of the craziness of our God, who teaches us to encounter him in the hungry, the thirsty, the naked, the sick, the friend in trouble, the prisoner, the refugee and the migrant, and our neighbors who feel abandoned. To take the path of our God, who encourages us to be politicians, thinkers, social activists. The God who encourages us to devise an economy marked by greater solidarity than our own. In all the settings in which you find yourselves, God s love invites you to bring the Good News, making of your own lives a gift to Him and to others. This means being courageous, this means being free! ( ) God expects something from you, God wants something from you. God hopes in you. God comes to break down all our fences. He comes to open the doors of our lives, our dreams, our ways of seeing things. God comes to break open everything that keeps you closed in. He is encouraging you to dream. He wants to make you see that, with you, the world can be different ( ) As he did on Pentecost, the Lord wants to work one of the greatest miracles we can experience; he wants to turn your hands, my hands, our hands, into signs of reconciliation, of communion, of creation. He wants your hands to continue building the world of today. And he wants to build that world with you. And what is your response? Yes or no? You might say to me: Father, but I have my limits, I am a sinner, what can I do? When the Lord calls us, He doesn t worry about what we are, what we have been, or what we have done or not done. Quite the opposite. When he calls us, He is thinking about everything we have to give, all the love we are capable of spreading. His bets are on the future, on tomorrow. Jesus is pointing you to the future, and never to the museum. (Pope Francis, Excerpts from World Youth Day Vigil in Krakow, July 30 th, 2016) Come to our Festival on Sat. August 20th, from 5-10 pm!

2 PARISH STAFF PASTOR Jorge Agüera (ext. 111) PAROCHIAL VICAR Albert Berkmans (ext. 112) Fr. DEACONS 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 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 Mass Intentions Saturday, August 13, :30 Romeo De Guzman By Karen Elridge Sunday, August 14, :30 Christopher Rose By Royal & Carol Moffitt & Family 9:00 For the Parishioners By St. Pius X Parish 11:00 For the Healing of Rubi Leon By a Friend Monday, August 15, :00 Antonio Ding Sy By Cora & Lu Tuesday, August 16, :00 Floyd & Agnes Lovelace By Don & Jeaneel Lovelace Wednesday, August 17, :00 Thursday, August 18, :00 Dorothy Lovelace By Don & Jeaneel Lovelace Friday, August 19, :00 Saturday, August 20, :30 Helen Kish By Lillian Sunday, August 21, :30 Leo & Katherine Wittman By Don & Jeaneel Lovelace 9:00 For the Parishioners By St. Pius X Parish 11:00 For the Intentions of the Ramirez Family By a Friend Prayers of the Faithful We pray for all those who are sick or in need of our prayers: Brent Jacobsen, Mhai Opiana, Bill Johnson, Sandra Magalong, Deacon Jim, Annetta Johnson, Barbara Nordbye, Richard Fanning, Marvin Martinez, Chuck Jordan, Ana Denis, George Walker, John Ditrik, Betty Vonderharr, Gabby Maya, Jeannie Fox, Tommy Row, Deacon Dusty, Bob Folger, Florence Montoya, Rachel and Francis Grigsby, Brent Jacobson, Kay Reuter, Mary Ann Cromwell, Wallace Rudolph, Tony Colbruno, Bryan and Dennis Ipson, Fumiko Alonzo, Leon Zimmerman, Arlys Rye, Brent Jacobsen, Wilma Maresh, Harold (Hank) Kisner, John Vrtis husband of Beatrice Vrtis, Michael Wahlert, Tammy Irvin, Reagan Carpenter, Rose Sanchez, Joe Montoya husband of Florence Montoya, Evelyn Duran, Joan Jacobs, Cindy Thomas, Ron Sanchez. Pray for the Recently Deceased Donald Hernandez

3 Today s Readings First Reading They took Jeremiah and threw him into the cistern (Jeremiah 38:4-6, 8-10). Psalm Lord, come to my aid! (Psalm 40). Second Reading Let us keep our eyes fixed on Jesus, the leader and perfecter of faith (Hebrews 12:1-4). Gospel I have come to set the earth on fire, and how I wish it were already blazing (Luke 12:49-53). Readings for the week Monday: Vigil: 1 Chr 15:3-4, 15-16; 16:1-2; Ps 132:6-7, 9-10, 13-14; 1 Cor 15:54b-57; Lk 11:27-28 Day: Rv 11:19a; 12:1-6a, 10ab; Ps 45:10-12, 16; 1 Cor 15:20-27; Lk 1:39-56 Tuesday: Ez 28:1-10; Dt 32:26-28, 30, 35cd-36ab; Mt 19:23-30 Wednesday: Ez 34:1-11; Ps 23:1-6; Mt 20:1-16 Thursday: Ez 36:23-28; Ps 51:12-15, 18-19; Mt 22:1-14 Friday: Ez 37:1-14; Ps 107:2-9; Mt 22:34-40 Saturday: Ez 43:1-7a; Ps 85:9ab, 10-14; Mt 23:1-12 Sunday: Is 66:18-21; Ps 117:1, 2; Heb 12:5-7, 11-13; Lk 13:22-30 THE PATH TO THE NEW EVANGELIZATION Utahns Against Common Core made public a particularly revealing question on a high school final biology exam It was a multiple choice question regarding the following situation: A 40-year-old mother of two students is pregnant and genetic testing indicates Down syndrome. Students were given four options to decide the outcome: Redo the testing closer to the baby due date (necessitating a late-term abortion if giving birth is out of the question). Follow the doctor s test results and abort the baby. Prioritize the wishes of the mother (support her decision if it s abortion). Take into consideration religious beliefs, financial burden of the baby and the effect on family members to make the best decision for everyone. (See the bias here?) So out of the four options, which possible choice was NOT represented? If you guessed declining the abortion and valuing the life of the baby regardless of the outcome, you d be right! The message is subtle but effective. It teaches students that the inherent right to life of an unborn child isn t even a consideration. If You Oppose Common Core, Wait Until You See How It s Used to Promote Abortion Brad Mattes. Christ has not called us to be casual Catholics; He has called us to be Catholics by conviction and action. ANNOUNCEMENTS AND EVENTS BAPTISM PREPARATION Preparing for baptism is an important part of the Sacrament of baptism. Deacon Jim will offer preparation on Saturday, August 27th, 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. WEDNESDAYS Silent Adoration 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. 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 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: September 16-18, Radisson Aurora Questions? Feel free to contact Brenda & Gary Granger: : grangers@northerncoloradome.org EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS NEEDED We are in need of Eucharistic ministers to help take communion to those who cannot leave their home. You would be asked to visit a few homes on Thursdays (unless another day works for you and those assigned to you). Please contact Connor O Shea if you would like to volunteer your time to this ministry.

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 The office is located at the school room #5 (we have limited office hours so please leave a voic with name and number and we will call you back) ADULT FAITH FORMATION ARE YOU AN ADULT CATHOLIC WHO HAS NOT MADE 1 st COMMUNION OR BEEN CONFIRMED? Classes start on September 13 There are many adult Catholics who were baptized in the Church as infants, but through no fault of their own, were not able to make their 1 st Communion or Confirmation as children. Perhaps this is you! Now is your opportunity to make this right. If you are an adult Catholic wanting to make your 1 st Communion or Confirmation, classes are starting in September. They will be held in conjunction with our RCIA Program every Tuesday night from 7-8:30 PM. If you are interested, please call Connor at the Parish Office at DO YOU WANT TO BECOME CATHOLIC? RCIA Starting on September 13 Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is the study Program for all persons interested in joining the Catholic Church. It combines Biblical study, with a broad overview of Catholic doctrine mixed in with Catholic worship and prayer aimed at helping newcomers find a spiritual home in the Catholic Church. Classes will be held weekly on Tuesday nights from 7-8:30 PM. If you are interested, please call Connor at the Parish Office at

5 SOCIAL MINISTRIES PRIZES NEEDED For Our Festival We need to collect some donated items for prizes such as small toys, games, children s books, craft kits, puzzles, jewelry, sports items, and candies. We also need lots of gift cards any denomination to be used as larger prizes. If you have these to donate, please bring them to the Parish Office. Your donations are greatly appreciated! Please mark the date of Saturday, August 20, on your calendars so that you can participate in our annual St. Pius X Feast Day Festival. GAME HELPERS NEEDED For Parish Festival on August 20th We need helpers to supervise the games. If you can help, please call Connor FESTIVAL RAFFLE TICKETS Raffle Ticket will be sold this weekend for our 50/50 raffle. 50% of the proceeds will go to the parish and the remaining 50% will be divided into 3 cash prizes. The amount of the cash prizes will be determined by the number of tickets sold. Volunteers will be in the back of church after all of the Masses selling tickets. Tickets are $5.00 each. There will be a 1 st place, 2 nd place and 3 rd place cash award. Pilgrimage to visit Our Lady of Guadalupe, Mexico City October 27 November 1, 2016 Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila invites you on Pilgrimage with him to Mexico City for the Extraordinary Jubilee Year of Mercy. The 6 day excursion will include visits to the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe (which displays the original Tilma of the Holy Virgin), the Pyramids of Teotihuacan, the Shrine of San Miguel Del Milagro, the Metropolitan Cathedral, the Colonial city of Puebla, and many more sites. There are limited spots available and reservations must be made in the month of July, to confirm your place contact Canterbury Pilgrimages today, the poster with the full details is on the bulletin board , or reservations@canterburypilgrimages.com