XXIX Sunday Ordinary Time October 18, 2015 ST. PIUS X PARISH 13670 E. 13th Place, Aurora, CO, 80011 Office: 303-364-7435 Fax: 303-340-0122 Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30-5:00 pm STPIUSXPARISH.ORG & STPIUSXSCHOOL.NET School: 303-364-6515 Jesus keeps knocking on our doors, the doors of our lives. He doesn t do this by magic, with special effects, with flashing lights and fireworks. Jesus keeps knocking on our door in the faces of our brothers and sisters, in the faces of our neighbors, in the faces of those at our side. Dear friends, one of the most effective ways we have to help is that of prayer. Prayer unites us; it makes us brothers and sisters. It opens our hearts and reminds us of a beautiful truth which we sometimes forget. In prayer, we all learn to say Father, Dad. And when we say Father, Dad, we learn to see one another as brothers and sisters. In prayer, there are no rich or poor, there are sons and daughters, sisters and brothers. In prayer, there is no first or second class, there is brotherhood. Dear Parishioners: When we think about the Stewardship of Time, we normally think about spending time doing things for the Church. That is only half true. I believe that first and foremost, we must spend time with the Lord, especially before the Blessed Sacrament, in order to be internally transformed in His Presence. Only then will we be ready to change the world using our talents and possessions, building the kingdom of God. I hereby offer you a gem from the Pope s recent visit to the States: Faith makes us know that God is at our side, that God is in our midst and his presence spurs us to charity. Charity is born of the call of a God who continues to knock on our door, the door of all people, to invite us to love, to compassion, to service of one another. In prayer our hearts find the strength not to be cold and insensitive in the face of situations of injustice. In prayer, God keeps calling us, opening our hearts to charity. How good it is for us to pray together. How good it is to encounter one another in this place where we see one another as brothers and sisters, where we realize that we need one another. Today I want to pray with you, I want to join with you, because I need your support, your closeness. I would like to invite you to pray together, for one another, with one another. That way we can keep helping one another to experience with joy that Jesus is in our midst, and that Jesus helps us to find solutions to the injustices which he himself already experienced. (Pope Francis, Visit to St Patrick in the City, Washington DC, September 24, 2015) YOUTH GROUP - SUNDAY S 6:30 PM
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 a.m. Holy Days 7:00 p.m. Anticipatory, Bilingual a.m. & 7:00 p.m. Confessions Wednesday 6:00-7:00 p.m. Anointing Jorge Agüera (ext. 111) father.jorge@stpiusxparish.org D. Gregory Martin/ gmartin2045@comcast.net 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) 364-1822 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 a.m. Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help 7:00 p.m. on 2nd Wednesday Adoration Every Wednesday 7 pm Mass Intentions Saturday, October 17, 2015 5:30 Kathy Kilgour By Dale & Joan Schiller Sunday, October 18, 2015 7:30 Ted Forsythe (Birthday) By his Family 9:00 For the Parishioners By St. Pius X Parish 11:00 Tom Flanagan By Don Doyle Monday, October 19, 2015 Lester Barenberg By the Barenberg Family Tuesday, October 20, 2015 Wednesday, October 21, 2015 Thursday, October 22, 2015 Friday, October 23, 2015 Claude Meskel By Laura Meskel Saturday, October 24, 2015 Katherine Kilgour By Terrie Prendergast Matilda & James Schuard By Jeanne Fox Sunday, October 25, 2015 7:30 Ted Forsythe (3rd Anniversary) By his Family 9:00 For the Parishioners By St. Pius X Parish 11:00 Pacita Almontero By Gormise Family Prayers of thefaithful We pray for all those who are sick or in need of our prayers: Thomas Parra, Deacon Dusty, Jerry Weber brother of Kathy Knutson, Evelyn Duran, Kathy Bensman, 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; Stephen Sanchez; Pray for the Recently Deceased TOM HOUSER
Today s Readings First Reading My servant shall justify many, and their guilt he shall bear (Isaiah 53:10-11). Psalm Lord, let your mercy be on us, as we place our trust in you (Psalm 33). Second Reading Let us confidently approach the throne of grace to receive mercy and to find grace for timely help (Hebrews 4:14-16). Gospel Whoever wishes to be first among you will be the slave of all (Mark 10:35-45 [42-45]). Readings for the Week Monday: Rom 4:20-25; Lk 1:69-75; Lk 12:13-21 Tuesday: Rom 5:12, 15b, 17-19, 20b-21; Ps 40:7-10, 17; Lk 12:35-38 Wednesday: Rom 6:12-18; Ps 124:1b-8; Lk 12:39-48 Thursday: Rom 6:19-23; Ps 1:1-4, 6; Lk 12:49-53 Friday: Rom 7:18-25a; Ps 119:66, 68, 76-77, 93-94; Lk 12:54-59 Saturday: Rom 8:1-11; Ps 24:1b-4ab, 5-6; Lk 13:1-9 Sunday: Jer 31:7-9; Ps 126:1-6; Heb 5:1-6; Mk 10:46-52 THE PATH TO THE NEW EVANGELIZATION Experiencing suffering or watching another suffer is one of the hardest human experiences. Fear of the unknown can lead us into the temptation of taking control in ways that offend our dignity and disregard the reverence due to each person. But we are not alone. Christ experienced suffering more deeply than we can comprehend, and our own suffering can be meaningful when we unite it with his. Especially in the midst of trials, we are invited to hold fast to the hope of the Resurrection. God is with us every step of the way, giving us the grace we need. In times of suffering, let us have the courage to accept help that others genuinely want to give, and give the help that others need. We were made to love and be loved; we are meant to depend on one another, serving each other in humility and walking together in times of suffering. Our relationships are meant to help us grow in perfect love. Cardinal Seán P. O'Malley, O.F.M. SCHOOL NEWS Our students are focusing on the saints this month, specifically saints who exhibited the quality of mercy. Some of the saints we are studying are Blessed Mother Teresa, Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati, Saint Elizabeth of Hungary, and Saint Padre Pio. Our students in grades 4-8 will be researching a saint of their own choosing and will be creating a project to go with their research. We will be hosting a Festival of Saints on Monday, Nov. 2 nd, from 3-4 p.m. in the gym at which our students projects will be displayed. We invite all to come and take a look at our Festival! 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. STEWARDSHIP FOR AUGUST 2015 Income English Offertory $36,941 Online Giving...$8,392 Spanish Offertory.$12,689 Other Income... $13,626 ReligiousEducation...$2,706 Building Fund....$1,302 School Revenue. $117,808 School Scholarship Fund..$276 Total Income.$193,740 Expenses Ministry Expenses...$43,418 Religious Education. $1,273 Operating Expenses.....$28,102 School Expense.....$125,105 Total Expense.. $197,898 MARRIAGE & FAMILY Net Income/Loss ($4,158) VOLUNTEER We are looking for a volunteer to help organize funerals at the Church. If you are interested please call Connor in the office. UPCOMING MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER In the second reading today, St. Paul talks about the special kind of love between a husband and a wife. Through the Sacrament of Matrimony, we are called to live in love as Christ loved us. Does our marriage relationship reflect the love of Christ for all to see? The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend is: At the Holiday Inn in Frisco, CO Oct. 23-25 For more information, please visit: http://northerncoloradome.org Questions? Feel free to contact Brenda & Gary Granger: 303.604.6202, grangers@northerncoloradome.org. Go online to the Worldwide Marriage Encounter website to sign-up or to get more information.
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. 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 with in 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 303-364-1822 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-pm (grades 9-12) English Only If you are interested please call the RE office at 303.364.1822 or send us an email. Sonia Hinojosa Sonia@stpiusxparish.org or Liliana Almanza-Raya lili@stpiusxparish.org
Need Halloween Candy Donations SOCIAL MINISTRIES Be on the lookout for Halloween Candy deals! Like always, our annual Halloween Party for this year will have Trick or Treating for the kiddies, so we are asking our parishioners to help us out through donations of candy. Please bring your candy donations to the office between now and our Oct. 30 th Party. Praise & Worship MUSIC MINISTRY We believe that every volunteer comes forward in service because they recognize that the time and the talents they possess are really given to them for the sake of building up the Body of Christ and making the reign of God more visible in our lives. Being a part of the music ministry of the church is one of the most unique ways to be a part of your church while praising the Lord. It is through music that we make every worship experience both unique and different in a special way. Our hope is that you give prayerful consideration to lending your voice or instrumental gifts to our music ministry at St. Pius X. We are looking for a cantor for the 5:30 mass on Saturday and the 9 am mass on Sundays. Please contact Connor at the parish office if you are interested in helping. How Will You Remember? Creating a will is one of the most important ways to record and remember what matters most to you personally, financially and spiritually. It is an opportunity to make perhaps the most significant charitable gifts of your lifetime to strengthen our parish and the Catholic Community. We are so grateful to the many who have gone before us and also those who have chosen to remember us in their wills. Our parish partners with The Catholic Foundation to provide for our future financial needs. Please consider making a gift or designating a bequest in your will for St. Pius X Parish Fund at The Catholic Foundation. To learn more, please contact The Catholic Foundation at 303.468.9885 or visit their website at www.thecatholicfoundation.com. Consider this: whoever sows sparingly will also reap sparingly, and whoever sows bountifully will also reap bountifully. 2 CORINTHIANS 9:6 PLEASE JOIN US FOR OUR OPEN HOUSE SUNDAY, OCTOBER 25, 2015 9 AM TO 1 PM Come discover our academic community of faith Explore our campus on a student-led tour Meet our students, faculty, staff, administration, and coaches Learn all about the Machebeuf Experience For more information, please contact Kristen Dieterich, Director of Admissions 303.344.0082 ext. 117 kdieterich@machebeuf.org HALLOWEEN PARTY NEEDS VOLUNTEERS Our annual Halloween Party will be on Friday, October 30th and we need lots of volunteers. We will need people that day to help run activities, set up and tear down as well as people on the 30th. You can volunteer for an hour or for three. There will be sign ups in the back of the Church if you can help, please call Connor at the parish office at 303-364-7435 or e-mail him at connor@stpiusxparish.org. We need volunteers for: The Haunted House, Set-up & Decorations, Game Helpers, Ticket Takers, Craft Helpers and Concession Help MASS CELEBRATION On October the 24 th we will be having mass outside of Planned Parenthood at 10 a.m Quebec & 38th Ave DIAPER DRIVE OCTOBER 24TH & 25TH We invite all parishioners to bring in diapers of all sizes to provide for infants and children of low income families that can be taken to the area Pregnancy Support Centers.