St Pius X 2016 Stewardship

St Pius X 2016 Stewardship Making time for Prayer and Service

2016 Stewardship Weekends January 16th - 17th January 23rd - 24th Pick Up Packets Return Commitment form to church Please bring your commitment form to mass or complete online IMPORTANT: Please use your 2016 Stewardship Commitment form to update your contact information annually. 1 paper form is enclosed Online Option: www.crpiusx.org Click on Stewardship Survey Link and follow the prompts. Be sure to advance to the last page and click DONE to submit. Questions: Contact Pam Satern 393-4445, stewardship@crpiusx.org If you are gone on January 23/24, please return your form as soon as possible. This will help us to plan our budgets, outreach, and programs. New to St. Pius X after the January dates? Please turn in your Stewardship Commitment Form within 30 days. Thank You! 2

Contact Information St. Pius X Parish 4949 Council St. NE Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402 www.crpiusx.org Office Hours: M-F 8:30am-4:00pm (319) 393-4445 Pastor Secretary Fr. Philip Thompson Ext. 122 pastor@crpiusx.org After hours emergencies (319) 550-4133 Ext. 124 Mary Swiderski secretary@crpiusx.org Business Administrator Melanie Martin-Trainor Ext. 110 Director of Liturgy Ext. 111 accountant@crpiusx.org Sandra Pickart liturgy@crpiusx.org Liturgy Assistant, Facility & Hall Rental Ext. 127 Marianne Wink iturgy2@crpiusx.org Director of Faith Formation Linda Van Etten Ext. 112 formation@crpiusx.org Youth Ministry & Confirmation Lisa Bejarno Ext. 114 youthministry@crpiusx.org Pastoral Care Associate Sr. Joellen Price PBVM Ext. 117 Social Justice Ext. 125 pa@crpiusx.org Julia Gannon justice@crpiusx.org Stewardship & Parish Life Pam Satern Ext. 121 stewardship@crpiusx.org DEACONS Deacon Paul Zimmerman (319) 560-4952 zimmermp@msn.com Deacon Lanny Peterson (319) 393-6472 Lpete10436@aol.com Deacon Al Scharosch (319) 393-7011 alnirene@mchsi.com St. Pius X School and Early Childhood Learning Center 4901 Council St NE Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402 www.stpiusxschoolcr.com School (319) 393-4507 Principal Brian O Donnell bodonnell@stpiusxschoolcr.com Early Learning Center (319) 200-4546 Director Connie Schulte cschulte@stpiusxschoolcr.com St. Pius X Office of Catechesis 4901 Council St. NE Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402 www.crpiusx.org (319) 393-4533 Director of Religious Education & Sacraments Deanna Gerber Catechetical Associate DRE@crpiusx.org Barb Miller E2@crpiusx.org 3

Page 4 Administration, Finance, Facilities Parish Council Finance Committee Building and Grounds Lawn Maintenance Pops: Pius People of Service Mailing Committee Receptionist Monday Money Counters PR and Marketing Fall Fest Fundraiser Page 5 Landscape and Gardening Technology: A/V and computer Calling All Cooks Funeral Lunches: Coordination Caring Kitchen workers Page 6 Event Support Sunday Welcome Donuts/Cookies Parish Event Team Event Hospitality Sunday Childcare Parish Life Commission Volunteer Appreciation Parish Picnic Page 7 St. Pius Women Stewardship Commission Awareness & Education Prayer Chain Liturgy Commission Environment and Art Lector Eucharistic Ministers Page 8 Altar Servers Ministers of Hospitality: Greeters & Ushers Musicians and Choirs Youth Musicians Page 9 Altar Linens, Sacristy Help Epiphany Concert Reception Green Thumb Committee Children s Liturgy of the Word Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Page 14 Page 15 Page 16 Faith Formation Commission Catholic Scripture Study Wine and Wisdom Hospitality Event Team for Faith Formation Young Adult Community Tuesday Men's Group Pre-Marriage: Workshop Sponsor Couples Resource Center Rite of Christian Initiation Office of Catechesis Vacation Bible School Religious Education for Youth Grade Level Catechist Sacramental Programs Infant Baptism First Eucharist Confirmation Youth Ministry Adult Volunteers for YM High School Volunteers for YM St. Pius X School Board of Education School Volunteers St Pius X Early Learning Center ELC Volunteers Social Justice & Outreach Comm. Sanctity of Life Jail and Prison Ministry Community Outreach Programs Pastoral Care Parish Visitors Ministry Bereavement Support Golden Age Lunch Metro Catholic Outreach: Food Donations, Food Sorting, Delivery Panera Preparation Habitat for Humanity 4

Administration, Finance and Facilities This commission coordinates and organizes fiscal, operational, administrative and related planning matters of the parish. Melanie Martin-Trainor Business Administrator 393-4445 Ext. 110 accountant@crpiusx.org Marianne Wink Facilities & Hall Rental 393-4445 Ext. 127 liturgy2@crpiusx.org 1001 Parish Council Self nominations encouraged before May election Monthly Meetings September to June 2nd Tuesday of the month at 7:00 pm 12 members: 6 elected, 3 appointed, and 3 liaisons 1002 Finance Committee Appointed by the pastor Meetings bi-monthly A diversity of experience is welcome Maintaining the Parish Complex 1003 Building & Grounds Committee Experience and expertise preferred Bi-monthly meetings 1004 Lawn Maintenance Mowing and edging the parish grounds Thursday or Friday days or evenings Multiple teams needed to rotate weeks April to October POPS People of Pius Service Help with occasional projects as needed Needs listed by skill levels, flexible work times 1005 Carpentry, Sheetrock, Ceilings 1006 Electrical Wiring, Lighting 1007 Carpeting, Flooring, Window Covering 1008 Painting 1009 Plumbing, Piping 1010 HVAC, Refrigeration 1011 Concrete, Caulking, Brickwork 1012 Repairs of Furniture/Doors Communication 1013 Mailing Committee Assemble parish mailings with a group Occasional, called when needed Daytime during the work week 1014 Parish Office Receptionist Cheerful people needed Greeter visitors and answer phones Work 1 shift every week or every other week Shifts: M-F 8:30 am-noon or Noon-4:00 pm Increased need in the winter months 1015 Monday Money Counter Monday mornings Help bi-weekly 1 to 1 ½ hour time commitment Urgent need during the winter months to fill in 1016 Public Relations/Media Projects Assist with media projects for Fall Fest and other parish events 1017 Create Marketing Materials Assist in creating brochures and other materials to promote St. Pius X Parish and Fall Fest Fall Fest 1018 Fall Fest Planning Committee Annual parish fundraiser 8-10 leaders are needed to help coordinate an adult event and a family event Planning meetings April to October 1019 Work at Fall Fest Work a shift at our annual fall fundraiser Sign up after masses in September & October We hope to have an adult event on Saturday evening and a family event on Sunday, if we have enough volunteers 1020 Truck for Hauling Provide a truck for occasional hauling needs 5

Gardening 1021 Landscape/Gardening Committee Care for a perennial or annual garden at St. Pius X Help enhance our parish property Work on your own schedule Technology 1201 Photographer Use your skill to take photos at parish events 1202 Video and Audio Set Up Technical assistance with set up and operation of video, projection and/or audio equipment at parish events Assist staff and presenters with the correct operation of wired and wireless microphones 1203 Computer Hardware Team advises and assists staff on options for computer applications and resources Occasional meetings May include networking, verifying compatibility and loading software 1204 Computer Software Occasionally need Assist staff with software programs PowerPoint, publishing, spreadsheets, database 1205 Communication/Technology Committee Team analyzes communication, technology and website needs of the parish Set priorities and plan for improvements Expertise is needed; occasional meetings Fraternal Organization 1300 Knights of Columbus #5390 A fraternal order of Catholic men devoted to supporting vocations, the sanctity of life, and family. Contact Steve Powers 364-1012 Calling All Cooks Share your culinary talents by providing food for a variety of parish events. 1400 Call or Email Food Volunteers 1401 Make Cookies or Bars 1402 Make Appetizers or Snack Items Make items for parish events such as pre-marriage workshop, adult education, or other events 1403 Make Baked Goods Pies, cakes, muffins, or sweet breads 1404 Make Lunch Item for Golden Age Provide a salad or dessert item 1405 Meals for Habitat Teams Provide sandwiches, fruit, desserts or drinks for Habitat Team members (15-20 servings) Weekday & weekend needs Coordinator Pat Ryan 393-8605 Funeral Lunches 1420 Funeral Lunch Coordinators Join a team of 2-3 Help coordinate lunch for the grieving families Rotate coordinator & calling duties Duties may include working with the family to determine food, contacting workers & facilitating at the lunch 1421 Make a Funeral Lunch Item Provide a large salad or dessert (10-15 servings) 1422 Funeral Lunch Caring Kitchen Worker A loving, compassionate heart is needed to help prepare, serve, and clean up at funeral lunches Volunteers help for 4 hours; usually 9 am-1 pm 2-3 days advance notice of a funeral A great occasional ministry, during the day Occasional help needed on Saturday s 6

Parish Event Support 1500 Sunday Welcome Donuts/Cookies Rotates between Mass times 4 times a year Volunteers help set up, serve and/or clean up 1-2 times a year, Coordinators contact and schedule volunteers, order donuts/cookies and organize the reception 1501 Parish Event Team Events at St. Pius X need people behind the scenes, before, during and after the event. Decorators and organizers are always needed 1502 Event Hospitality Be a greeter, host, and/or serve food & beverages at parish events Parish Childcare 2000 Sunday Morning Childcare Pray & Play Helper Sunday s during 8:30am & 11:00 am Mass Volunteer helpers 7th grade or older needed to work with a trained Lead Caregiver A ministry serving toddlers to kindergarteners 2001 Special Events Childcare Volunteer ministry providing childcare during large parish meetings and/or sacramental parent meetings Adults and teens 7th grade or older are needed Parish Life Commission The Parish Life Commission plans social events and activities to promote a sense of parish unity. We look for creative and fun ways to connect. Pam Satern Director of Shared Ministry 393-4445 Ext. 122 stewardship@crpiusx.org 2100 Parish Life Commission Party and event planners of the parish Creative people wanted, join us in designing entertaining and fun events Monthly meetings September to May 2101 Event Coordination Help coordinate social events Past events include progressive dinner, mystery night, & movie nights Help is needed to decorate or work at an event 2102 Shared Ministry Team Encourage parishioners to develop and share their personal time and talent ministries Call new members to welcome and invite them 2103 Volunteer Appreciation Party Friday, April 29, 2016 5:30 pm-7:30 pm in Pius Hall Decoration and food prep help needed 2104 Parish Picnic Leadership Team Join a great committee to plan and coordinate our annual parish picnic Coordinators for set up/take down, food area and kids games are needed A no-cost fun afternoon on the parish grounds Sunday, August 28, 2016 Noon to 2pm 2105 Parish Picnic Worker 60 volunteers are needed to work 1 hour shifts Sign up begins 2-3 weeks prior to the event A great opportunity for families to work together Earn service hours Sunday, August 28, 2016 Noon to 2 pm 7

2200 St. Pius Women Building friendship and faith among women of the parish 1-2 events planned throughout the year, watch the bulletin and website for details Needed: planning team members and ideas Contact Deb Owen at 329-8187 owendandd@gmail.com Stewardship Stewardship flows from the belief that God calls us to be Disciples of Christ. Stewardship gives us a way of participating in God s call. Pam Satern Director of Shared Ministry 393-4445 ext. 121 stewardship@crpiusx.org 2300 Stewardship Commission Stewardship is multidimensional including sharing time, talent, and treasure, and using the earths resources wisely Monthly meetings September to May 2301 Stewardship Awareness & Education Creativity needed to design bulletin board displays Help discover new resources for year round awareness and education of Catholic Stewardship 2302 Stewardship Renewal Coordinating Committee Help plan and coordinate the annual Stewardship renewal in January The committee facilitates packet prep, pick up, displays and hospitality 2303 Stewardship Speaker Each year one speaker (or couple) share a 5 minute presentation on how they actively share their time, talent and treasure Share your story to motivate others to service 2304 Prayer Chain Pray for those in need of healing or special prayers Receive prayer requests by email or phone To add a prayer request or pray for others, contact Stella Siver, sksiver@gmail.com 366-4282 Liturgy Commission The Liturgy Commission strives for quality worship, especially Eucharistic liturgy, the center of parish life, by the implementation of the fullest possible celebration of the liturgy. Sandra Pickart Director of Liturgy 393-4445 Ext. 111 liturgy@crpiusx.org 3000 Liturgy Commission Anyone with an interest in liturgy and a desire to learn can be a member Meets 4-5 times per year 3001 Environment & Art Committee Calling all artistic souls Need designers, carpenters, flower arrangers, fabric experts, idea people, arrangers, artists, doers and dreamers 3002 Decorate the Church Help decorate the church for liturgical seasons and celebrations 3003 Lector Proclaim the scripture readings at weekend liturgies Scheduled approximately every 4-6 weeks Training is required and provided All parishioners who have been confirmed are invited to this ministry 3004 Eucharistic Minister Distribute communion at weekend liturgies Ministers sign up when they arrive for Mass; no advance scheduling All parishioners 16 years of age and older who have been confirmed are invited to this ministry Training is required and provided 3005 Eucharistic Minister to the Homebound Take communion to homes and nursing homes of parishioners unable to attend Mass An important outreach ministry 8

3006 Altar Server Youth in 4th 12th grade Assist the Presider during Mass Servers are scheduled every 6 to 8 weeks Training is offered in the spring and fall 3007 Ministry of Hospitality-Usher A ministry for men, women and teens Take up the collection, guide communion route Help parishioners with the assisted listening system Hand out bulletins after Mass 3008 Ministry of Hospitality-Greeter Greeters of all ages welcome people as they arrive Hand out and collect missalettes A wonderful family ministry 3009 Ministry of Hospitality-Greeter at Funeral Liturgies Your welcoming presence is needed at funerals to hand out and collect missalettes Funerals are usually during the week but may be held on Saturdays Musicians 3100 Organist/Pianist Lead music at weekend liturgies with a cantor Strong accompanying skills are necessary 3101 Guitarist Team with a cantor, pianist or small group to lead music during Mass 3102 Instrumentalists We welcome any type of instrument such as flute, violin, brass, or woodwind Musical instruments add beauty to the liturgy 3103 Cantor Lead music at weekend liturgy with pianist Vital skills: a good quality voice, comfort with a variety of music, and ability to read music Adults and teens are welcome! 3104 Celebration Choir Adult group which sings twice per month, Christmas Eve, Good Friday and Easter Rehearse Wednesday evenings 7:30pm-9:00pm New members are always welcome 3105 Glory Adult group which sings twice per month, Christmas Eve and Holy Thursday Rehearse Thursday evenings 7:00pm-8:00pm Come and join us! 3106 Resurrection Choir Leads the singing at funerals Rehearse 30 minutes before each funeral 3107 Men s Choir Special group for men (high school or older) Leads the music occasionally at liturgies You are welcome regardless of experience 3108 Women s Choir Special group for women (high school or older) Leads the music occasionally at liturgies You are welcome regardless of experience Youth Musicians 3120 Middle-High School Choir Singers and instrumentalists in 6th-12th grade Every 6-8 weeks, usually at 11:00am Mass Lead the music at the Confirmation liturgy Practice 45 minutes before Mass Contact Lisa Bejarno, 361-3181 Ext. 114 youthministry@crpiusx.org 3121 Rhythm of God Singers in grades 2-5 Sing at mass 3-4 times per year Parents are welcome and encouraged to sing too Practice 45 minutes before Mass Contact Sandra Pickart 393-4445 Ext. 111 liturgy@crpiusx.org 3122 Christmas Eve Children s Choir Singers and instrumentalists grades 3-8 Music for Christmas Eve 4:00 pm liturgy Rehearsals in December Contact Sandra Pickart 393-4445 Ext. 111 liturgy@crpiusx.org 9

Behind the Scenes 3200 Launder Altar Linens Launder our altar linens, purificator cloths and towels at home Help 2-3 times per year 3201 Sacristy Helpers Work individually or join a team to help periodically, especially during Holy Week 3202 Change Missalettes Change the missalette books 3-4 times per year; during the day 3203 Epiphany Concert Reception Help coordinate the reception Set up, clean up, or serve food following the concert in early January 3204 Green Thumb Committee Share your green thumb 1 hour per week Volunteers rotate months Water plants in the sanctuary, gathering space, and Pius Hall Wash and refill the small holy water fonts and replenish candles near the statues of Mary and Joseph Children s Liturgy of the Word Participate in sharing God s Word with children in grades K-5, during the 11:00 am liturgy. We provide training and materials. 3300 Leader Lead the celebration of the Liturgy of the Word Share a reflection with the children Parishioners 16 or older can lead 3301 Timekeeper A great ministry for teenagers Help guide the children between the sanctuary and Pastors Hall; watch the time and return the children to the sanctuary 3302 Reader Proclaim the readings and intercessions A ministry for children 3rd grade and older Faith Formation Commission 4000 Faith Formation Commission This commission, comprised of both elected and appointed members who guide faith formation for parishioners from early childhood through adulthood. Linda Van Etten Director of Faith Formation 393-4445 Ext. 112 formation@crpiusx.org Deanna Gerber Director of Religious Education & Sacraments 393-4533 DRE@crpiusx.org Lisa Bejarno Youth Ministry & Confirmation 393-4445 Ext. 114 youthministry@crpiusx.org Barb Miller Catechetical Associate 393-4533 RE2@crpiusx.org 4001 Catholic Scripture Study Facilitator Facilitate small group study with easy-to-use materials Six week sessions offered before Advent and during Lent; day or evening timeframes Selected study is a diocesan approved, highly respected, and a mainstream Catholic resource 4002 Hospitality for Wine & Wisdom A monthly Adult Education Speaker series Hospitality is needed to serve appetizers and beverages during social, and clean-up 6:30 pm - 8:30 pm; social the first 30 minutes 4003 Hospitality Team Members Faith Formation Events Many ways to help Help with publicity Be a greeter at the event Staff the registration and/or merchandise table 10

4004 Young Adult Community Adults ages 18-39, single or married Events include Theology on Tap Contact: Linda Van Etten 393-4445 Ext. 112 formation@crpiusx.org 4005 Tuesday Men s Group Men of the parish meet for study and discussion 6:00am Tuesday morning in Pastors Hall Pre-Marriage 4200 Pre-Marriage Workshop Hospitality Team Help provide hospitality for the November workshop at St. Pius X, no meetings Arrange materials and supplies Set-up and/or tear-down for the workshop 4201 Pre-Marriage Workshop Leaders A team of married couples guide discussion for engaged couples as they prepare to marry. Topics include: communication, values, community, sacrament, and spirituality Materials and staff guidance provided 4202 Sponsor Couple for Marriage Preparation Married couples are trained to lead discussion with an engaged couple, preparing them to celebrate the sacrament of marriage Host an engaged couple in your home for 5 sessions Work with 1-2 couples per year 4203 Sponsor Couple Coordinators Coordinators assign a sponsor couple to each engaged couple Assist in training sessions for new sponsor couples 1-2 times per year Coordinators present materials and give an overview of the sponsor couple process Resource Center 4300 Resource Center Team Assist in materials selection Assist with new materials, collection, tracking and computer input Team meets 2-4 times per year 4301 Resource Center Display and Promotion Team Coordinates with the Resource Center Team to conceptualize and construct the resource display for the external glass case Update displays 4 times per year to reflect the current liturgical season and/or parish faith formation themes Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults 4900 RCIA Leaders We form a community of service for all those who walk this faith journey of conversion. Share a vision of baptismal commitment to be a church led by gospel values working toward the Kingdom of God Team plans prayer, study, planning, evaluation 4901 RCIA Participant Adults with interest in becoming a candidate for membership in the Catholic Church Candidates attend sessions on Wednesday evenings September to May Contact: Linda Van Etten at 393-4445 Ext.112 formation@crpiusx.org 4902 RCIA Parish Companion Parish companions accompany candidates on their journey of faith A good ministry for supportive listeners Companions attend Wednesday sessions and present the candidate at special liturgical rites 11

Office of Catechesis St. Pius X Office of Catechesis seeks to provide programs for all ages to learn and live as a Catholic Christian. These parish-based opportunities foster knowledge and ongoing conversion to build up the Kingdom of God. Deanna Gerber Director of Religious Education & Sacraments 393-4533 DRE@crpiusx.org Barb Miller Catechetical Associate 393-4533 RE2@crpiusx.org Activities In addition to educational and sacramental programs, we host two fun activities for all children in our parish. 5000 Vacation Bible School Team Help plan and present a faith-filled week for children ages 4 years to 5th grade in the summer Leaders needed for bible time, songs, crafts, snacks A team of 6-8 adults 5001 VBS Small Group Leader Teen leaders facilitate small groups of kids 5002 Trunk or Treat Help serve cocoa during Trunk or Treat Held on a Saturday near Halloween following 4:30pm liturgy Kids wear their costumes to church You can also participate by decorating your trunk Religious Education for Children &Youth Multiple volunteer Catechists are needed to serve as catechists in order to pass on the Catholic faith and act as a witness of God s love Catechists receive lesson plans, materials, guidance, and are offered a small stipend 5101 Middle School Catechist Teach 10-12 students for 75 minutes on Wednesdays from September to March Class Times: 6:15 pm-7:30 pm 5102 High School Catechist Lead a small group of 6-8 students for 75 minutes on Wednesdays from September to March Classes meet from 6:15 pm-7:30 pm 5103 Special Education Aide Aides assist children with special needs Students are mainstreamed into the regular class curriculum and schedule as possible 5104 Substitute Catechist Fill in for the regular catechist on short notice Lesson plan is provided Substitutes are needed at any class times: Wednesdays 4:45 pm-5:55 pm, 6:15 pm-7:25 pm Sacramental Programs 5201 Infant Baptism Preparation Facilitators Facilitate a small group for parents anticipating their infant s baptism; materials provided Baptism prep sessions are offered every two months, September to June at 6:00 pm 5202 First Eucharist Retreat Help at the retreat for parents and children preparing for First Communion Wednesday evening retreat in March 5203 First Eucharist Liturgy Help at designated liturgies in April/May Assist in Pius Hall prior to the liturgy 5100 Kindergarten-Grade 5 Catechist Teach 10-12 students for 70 minutes on Wednesdays from September to April Times: 4:45 pm-5:55 pm or 6:15 pm-7:25 pm 12

Confirmation A one year program for high school sophomores incorporating monthly meetings, service & team building Lisa Bejarno Youth Ministry & Confirmation 393-4445 Ext. 114 or cell 361-3181 youthministry@crpiusx.org 5204 Confirmation Leadership Team Adults serve on the Confirmation Leadership Team and as small group leaders 9 class sessions and 1 retreat 5205 Confirmation Sponsor We need sponsors for confirmation candidates Sponsors must be a confirmed, practicing, and active Catholics Commitment is 3 sessions & Confirmation Liturgy 5206 Service Projects & Team Building Help on Sundays between masses 9:30am-10:50am Youth Ministry Youth Ministry plans and coordinates activities for Middle School and High School Youth. We offer spiritual and social growth opportunities while challenging youth to live as disciples of Christ. Lisa Bejarno Youth Minister 393-4445 Ext. 114, cell 361-3181 youthministry@crpiusx.org 6000 Youth Commission Adult Member Student and adults members Plan middle school and high school service projects and social events 6001 Adult Leader Small Group Faith Sharing Adults lead a small group during Lent and Advent Materials are provided 6002 Youth Event Chaperone Adults help with supervision at middle and high school Youth Ministry events Examples: Middle School and High School Youth Rallies, NCYC, Halloween and Christmas parties 6003 Wednesday Night Youth Ministry Adults help on Middle School YM nights Recreation and community building 1st and 3rd Wednesday, 7:30 pm- 8:30 pm 6004 Celebration for High School Graduates A celebration reception for high school graduates and their families from all area schools Help by decorating, providing food and/or serving at the event 6005 Youth Ministry Event Team Need decorators and behind the scenes help Help with various Youth Ministry events 6006 Marketing for Youth Ministry Promote and publicize events and activities Using social media as well as traditional methods For High School Volunteers 6101 Decorating and Party Support High school students we need you to help with fun middle school events and parties 6102 General Helpers An extra hand could make a big difference to the Youth Ministry program; contacted as needed 6103 Mentors on Wednesday Night High school students serve as mentors on Wednesday nights, twice a month Lead discussions and activities 6104 Middle School Retreat Team High School juniors and seniors are needed to help coordinate and plan middle school retreats 6105 NCYC Trip Interest The National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) is held on odd numbered years in November. Sign up happens 11 months prior to the trip. Watch our Facebook page, website, and bulletin for details NCYC 2017: November 16-18 in Indianapolis, IN 13

St. Pius X School A Tradition of Excellence St Pius X School educates children in grades K-5th www.stpiusxschoolcr.com (319) 393-4507 Volunteers are needed to assist the staff in their daily endeavor to provide the best educational experience for each child in K-5th grade Volunteers are parents, grandparents, retirees, high school/college students and business professionals Brian O Donnell Principal bodonnell@stpiusxschoolcr.com 7000 St. Pius X Board of Education A joint board of elected members from St. Pius X and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton parishes Contact Fr. Phil Thompson if interested in serving 7001 School Improvement Advisory Committee (SIAC) Members are parents, teachers, administrators and community members Assess school needs and make recommendations to St. Pius X Board of Education In accordance with the policy of the Archdiocese of Dubuque, PRIOR to volunteering at the school, all volunteers must complete a VIRTUS training class and background check. VIRTUS training offered online or in person. Volunteer in the School Building 7002 Assist a Teacher Lend a hand in the classroom in a variety of ways 7003 Work with Students Work with individual students or small groups 7004 Prepare Materials Prepare worksheets, flash cards, charts, displays, art materials or audio/visual 7005 Panther Pride Scrip Team An ongoing fundraiser to benefit the education programs of St Pius X School and Religious Education Programs 1-2 hours per week flexible Marketing, accounting and drivers needed 7006 Lunchroom Assistance Lend a hand during the lunch period Assist and monitor students Wipe off tables between groups 7007 Share Your Professional Talent with Students Speak to a class, help with Lego League or share your professional skills in other ways to educate and enrich student learning St Pius X Early Childhood Learning Center The Early Childhood Learning Center operates year round, serving infants through preschool children. To enroll or volunteer contact: Connie Schulte Director (319) 200-4546 cschulte@stpiusxschoolcr.com Volunteers assist in many ways including office duties, in the classroom, and maintenance tasks 7100 ELC Classroom Help Read to children Prepare ART work Help create bulletin boards 7101 ELC Office Help Answer office phones 11am-1pm Provide database entry and filing help 7102 ELC Maintenance Help Indoor and outdoor tasks including playground maintenance and basic classroom repairs 14

Community Outreach Social Justice & Outreach Commission Social Justice: Julia Gannon justice@crpiusx.org 393-4445 ext. 125 Pastoral Care: Sr. Joellen Price, PBVM 393-4445, Ext 111 pa@crpiusx.org 8000 Social Justice Commission Mission aligned with Catholic Social Teachings Set policies to distribute funds generated through pink envelopes and loose coins Meetings: 3rd Tuesday of the month 4:30 pm - 6:00 pm in Pastors Hall Julia Gannon 393-4445, justice@crpiusx.org 8001 Sanctity of Life Ministry Operates on the belief that every human life is made in God s image; sacred from conception to natural death Education, advocacy, evangelization, prayer and service Meetings: 2 nd Wednesday, every other month 7:00 pm 8:15 pm Contact Cathy Soukup 393-4283 8100 Jail and Prison Ministry Restorative Justice Volunteers help offenders, men and women, returning to our community from prison Adult Mentoring Meet 1:1 with clients, Assist them to make pro-social choices, overcome obstacles, and reach goals. (2 hours per month) Circle of Support and Accountability Group Provide support to offenders using a process to respectfully discuss difficult issues in safe ways (2-3 hours per month) Contact Mary Crandall 360-3071 8110 Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Drive Annual Blood Drive on Tues., June 21, 2016 Help in multiple ways: Donate blood; donor sign up, reminder calls, set-up, welcoming, or serve refreshments Contact Linda Charlton 393-0105 or Cathy Soukup 393-4283 8111 Giving Tree Committee Help plan, prepare, sort, wrap and deliver gifts to Northbrook Care Center and other charitable organizations Initial planning meeting in October Time commitment in November & December 8112 Green Square Meals A free dinner is provided Monday-Friday for those in need in our community Teams from St. Pius X work the 3rd, 4th, and 5th Wednesday from 3:30 pm- 6:00 pm Teams each work once a month 8113 Catholic Worker House A local emergency homeless shelter providing nighttime shelter and food for residents Prepare and deliver a meal item: main course, salad, vegetable, dessert or beverages 3rd Wednesday of the month; Deliver your item to Catholic Worker House; 1-2 times a year 8114 Willis Dady Center Sunday Table Program Willis Dady Center is an emergency shelter for 20-35 residents including men and families Prepare and deliver lunch items for a noon meal 3 rd Sunday of the month, 1-2 times per year Contact Pat Ryan 393-8605 15

Pastoral Care 8200 Parish Visitors Ministry Visit homebound parishioners who live in one of the area care facilities or their own home Meeting times: 1-2 times a year for on-going support and formation 1 visit per month 8201 Bereavement Support Ministry Reach out to the family of a deceased parishioner by sending a sympathy card, calling and/or visiting with them, providing information as a way of supporting the grieving family during the first year of their loss. Meet: 1-2 times a year for on-going support and formation Time commitment varies with each family Funeral Ministry Sign up under #1422 Ongoing need for additional people to help serve the lunch provided for a grieving family following a funeral Volunteers help for 4 hours; usually 9 am - 1 pm A great ministry for anyone with time during the day; you may specify available months or days 8220 Golden Age Lunch member Senior members of our parish come together to share prayer, friendship and a meal Play the card game 500 and a type of BINGO 2 nd Tuesday of each month from Noon-3:00 pm New members are always welcome! 8221 Serve at Golden Age Lunch Five people make final meal preparations, serve, and clean up after the meal 2nd Tuesday of the month 11:30 am-1:00 pm You many specify months you are available Sign up at #1404 to provide salads or desserts To show great love for God and our neighbor we need not do great things. It is how much love we put in the doing that makes our offering something beautiful for God. Mother Teresa Metro Catholic Outreach Metro Catholic Outreach, located at 420 6th St SE in Cedar Rapids, is a collaborative project of the eleven Catholic Parishes of the Cedar Rapids Metro area. Volunteer opportunities are available at the parish and at MCO. At St Pius X Parish 8300 Donate non-perishable food Bring your food items to Mass Receive monthly most needed reminders through email 8301 Sort/Box/Move Food After 11:00 Mass on Sunday, sort food donated at weekend masses Box food and move to garage off Pastors Hall Volunteers work 90 minutes every 2-3 months 8302 Deliver Boxes of Food to MCO Deliver 20-25 boxes of food to MCO 9:15 am Monday morning Volunteers work 90 minutes every 1-2 months 8303 Panera Bread Preparations Pick up Panera Bread doughnations Deliver to Pastors Hall & prepare items for delivery to MCO 8:45 pm Wednesday evenings Volunteers work 90 minutes every month 8304 Deliver Panera Bread to MCO Deliver 10-12 boxes of bread to MCO 9:15 am Thursday morning Volunteers work 90 minutes every 1-2 months At Metro Catholic Outreach 8305 MCO Volunteers We will share your name with MCO and they will contact you directly. Volunteer opportunities: Working in MCO food pantry Working in Call Center/Office Interviewing clients for financial aid 16

Cedar Valley Habitat for Humanity 8401 Habitat Work Weekends Work the 3rd Saturday of the month New construction, rehabilitation or restoration of properties Contact parishioner Dan Kaspari 377-2221 8402 Habitat Work Weekdays Work the 3rd Tuesday of the month New construction, rehabilitation or restoration of properties Contact parishioner Bob Clark 373-5775 Prepare Meals for Habitat Workers Sign up under #1405 Calling All Cooks Contact parishioner Pat Ryan 393-8605 8403 Work at Habitat s ReStore Volunteers schedule donation pickups, stock shelves, prepare donations for sale, set up displays, and assist customers Contact Marilyn Roushar 393-8124. Questions? Please contact Pam Satern Director of Shared Ministry St Pius X Parish 4949 Council St. NE Cedar Rapids, Iowa 52402 stewardship@crpiusx.org 393-4445 St Pius X Stewardship Prayer Gracious God, We thank you for the unique gifts you have given us to foster your kingdom here on earth. Inspire us to examine our values, always placing you at the center of our lives. Open our hearts to realize we are blessed and called to share our gifts with others. Help us to be good stewards of the gifts entrusted to us, to share our time, our talent and our treasure, to connect, serve and impact the world. AMEN Design and Layout by: Pam Satern St Pius X Parish Template available upon request 17