August 21, 2016 - St. Pius X of Fairfield

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August 21, 2016
Requested by:
Saturday, August 20
8:30 A.M. +Leah Rondon
5:15 P.M. +Gene Richter
B. Horan
Sunday, August 21
7:30 A.M. +Lorraine & Henry Pancheco Blair Family
9:00 A.M. Intentions of all Parishioners
10:30 A.M. +Marie MacDonald
D. Greenstein
12:00 P.M. +Gene Richter
G. & G. Fairfield
Monday, August 22
8:30 A.M. +Paul Minar
Gleason Family
Tuesday, August 23
8:30 A.M. +Ed O’Connor
G. & G. Fairfield
Wednesday, August 24
8:30 A.M. +Lillian & Gregory Patti
G. Patti
Thursday, August 25
8:30 A.M. +Ed O’Connor
L. Chessare
Friday, August 26
8:30 A.M. +Bill Klein, Sr.
P. Klein
Saturday, August 27
8:30 A.M. +Michael Anthony DeBartolomeo
M. & M. Rosito
5:15 P.M. +Nancy Kleinknecht
J. Kleinknecht
Sunday, August 28
7:30 A.M. +Mary Leonard
Piliero Family
9:00 A.M. +Robert Northcott
N. Berarducci
10:30 A.M. +Sam Russo
M. A. Russo
12:00 P.M. +Artie Massett
J. & V. Giuffre
ST. PIUS X PRAYER LINE
We must never underestimate the power of prayer!
Petitions and thanksgivings may be emailed at any
time to stpiusxprayerln@aol.com, or called in to
Ann Cole, 203-362-5178, Mon. through Fri.
(anytime). Feel free to leave a message.
WEEKLY ROSARY FOR PEACE & HEALING
The Rosary is prayed every Friday after the
8:30 a.m. Mass, and the Chaplet of Divine Mercy
is prayed immediately following the rosary.
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
Happy feast of St. Pius X! What a joy for us to
celebrate our parish patron saint and to rejoice in the
gift of faith that God has inspired in our hearts!
The Gospel today challenges us to “strive to enter
through the narrow gate.” In traditional language,
Jesus Himself is the gate, our way into Heaven. So
then, today we strive to grow in our relationship with
Jesus. Pope St. Pius X took as his motto “Instaurare
Omnia in Christo” – Restore all things in Christ. We
are restored every time we go to Jesus the narrow gate
in the Eucharist, which Pope St. Pius X was so
instrumental in encouraging. We are restored every
time we go to Jesus, the narrow gate, in the sacrament
of confession. We are restored every time we go to
Jesus, the narrow gate, in prayer, in charity to our
neighbors, in our effort to learn and understand our
faith more deeply.
As we celebrate our parish patron, let us ask for the
grace to be restored in Christ, the narrow gate, through
whom we hope to one day enter the heavenly
kingdom!
Peace,
A big “THANK YOU” from our parish family of
faith to Deacon Tim Iannacone!
Deacon Tim has finished his summer with us and
will return to Theological College in Washington, D.C.
for one last year of seminary formation. It has been a
joy to witness his first months of ordained ministry in
the church, to see him grow as a preacher, and to get to
know a man dedicated to serving God with his whole
life.
Deacon Tim, we promise you our prayers in the year
ahead, and we look forward to your priestly ordination
in June 2017! Thank you for your service to our
community and for being a living witness for each of
us!
St. Pius X Staff
Terri Dawes – Parish Office Administrative Assistant, 203-255-6134 ext. 10; tdawes@st-pius.org
Kara Clegg – Director of Religious Education, Grades 1 - 5, 203-259-4800, ext. 200; kclegg@st-pius.org
John Donnelly – Business Manager, 203-255-6134, ext. 12, jdonnelly@st-pius.org
Kathleen Donnelly – Pastoral Assistant, 203-255-6134, ext. 13, kdonnelly@st-pius.org
Shari Garcia – Edge Middle School Youth Minister, 203-259-4800, ext. 201; sgarcia@st-pius.org
Denise Heady – Coordinator Confirmation Preparation, 203-259-4800, ext. 202; dheady@st-pius.org
Michael Lantowski – Music Director, 203-278-1389, mikestro@ymail.com
Amy O’Donnell – Parish Office Assistant, 203-255-6134, secretary@st-pius.org
Paola Peña – Life Teen Coordinator, 203-255-6134 ext 15; ppena@st-pius.org
JP von Uffle – Life Teen Staff Assistant, jpvonu@gmail.com
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The Twenty First Sunday in Ordinary Time
The Chapel Altar Flowers this week are
In Loving Memory of Nancy Marino.
- A Gift from The Marino Family.
THE SANCTUARY LIGHTS IN THE
MAIN CHURCH
WILL BURN THIS WEEK
In Loving Memory of
Jennie and Guy Giuffre.
THE SANCTUARY LIGHTS IN THE
MARY, MOTHER OF GOD CHAPEL
WILL BURN THIS WEEK
In Loving Memory of Peggy Deely.
CONFESSION: St. Pius X is a Center of Mercy:
Thursdays, in the Faith Center Chapel, until Nov.17, 2016,
7:00pm – 8:30pm; Confessions are also heard
on Saturdays in the Church from 4:00pm – 4:45pm.
WEEKLY ROSARY FOR PEACE & HEALING
Join us every Friday, immediately following the 8:30 A.M.
Mass.
ST. PIUS X: OUR PARISH PATRON
Giuseppe Sarto was born in 1835 in the small village of
Riese, Italy. He was ordained in 1858 and served God’s
people as a curate (nine years), pastor (eight years), Spiritual
Director of the diocesan seminary (nine years), bishop (nine
years), cardinal (eight years) and pope (eleven years.)
During his pontificate, Pius X confronted, challenged and
inspired many critical issues facing the Church. He is
referred to as the “Pope of the Eucharist” because he
encouraged frequent & fervent reception of communion for
all Catholics, especially children who had reached seven
years of age. He established & promoted the practice of
looking at the elevated Host while interiorly praying the
words of St. Thomas, “My Lord and My God.” He reformed
the liturgy and Gregorian chant. Pius X took as his papal
motto, the passage from Paul, “To restore all things in
Christ, that Christ might be all and in all.” He died in 1914
and was canonized in 1954. His will read, “I was born poor;
I lived poor; I wish to die poor.”
CHAPEL ALTAR FLOWERS
If you would like to make a memorial offering
in the name of a loved one, or a special
intention, please contact Terri Dawes in the
Parish Office, 203-255-6134.
PARISH OFFICE CLOSING
The Parish office will be closed
Thursday, August 25 and Friday, August 26
for sidewalk repair.
CONGRATULATIONS!
We welcome these newly baptized children into our
Family of Faith: Luke Christopher Bechtold, Brody
William Elmore and Leia Elizabeth Gladu
BANNS OF MARRIAGE
I. Isabel Argüelles-Recondo / Brian Goss
I. Elizabeth Lehmann / Franklin Hill
ST. PIUS X MEN’S FELLOWSHIP BACK-TOSCHOOL SUPPLY DRIVE…The St. Pius X Men’s
Fellowship is sponsoring a school supply drive to
benefit St. Raphael Academy in Bridgeport. Please
take a bookmark from the back of the church and bring
the corresponding item to Mass next weekend. Items
needed include construction paper, folders, glue sticks,
index cards, yellow highlighters, play-doh and playdoh placemats, backpacks, and pens. For more
information, contact
stpiusxmensfellowship@gmail.com<.
The St. Pius X Men’s Fellowship meets on Saturday
mornings at 6:30 AM for prayer and conversation
about our faith. We are currently viewing Bishop
Robert Barron’s “Catholicism” series. Please join us!
ANNUAL ST. PIUS X WOMEN’S RETREAT –
HOLY FAMILY PASSIONIST RETREAT
HOUSE – WEST HARTFORD –
SEPTEMBER 30 - OCTOBER 2:
“THE LIGHT OF SIMPLICITY”
All women are invited to join the Holy Family retreat
team for a weekend of peace and reflection in an
exploration of simplicity. In an age of stress,
distraction and technology, we’ll explore the simple
and transformative message at the heart of Jesus’
teaching. Discover how simplicity can shine a light on
what is really essential and important in our lives.
We’ll explore what it means to live a simple life so
that we can discover true freedom and joy. Be renewed
and inspired by the paradox of simplicity and the gift
of faith! Registration forms are available in the church
vestibule. The Retreat Center is celebrating 65 years of
Retreat Ministry! Contact information: 860-521-0440
or www.holyfamilyretreat.org.
BLOOD PRESSURE SCREENING
A Parish Nurse will take blood pressure readings after
the 7:30 a.m. Mass this weekend in the Faith Center.
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Calendar of Events
August 21st (Sunday) Life Teen 7-9pm (Meet in the
Portable for BBQ Dinner – Hot Dogs and Burgers!)
Fall Kick-Off: Life Teen Palooza
Sunday, August 28th from 4-6:30pm
St. Pius X Field
Dinner, Extremely Messy Games, Prizes, Fellowship,
and MORE!!
We are in need of more adults and parents to help
with our big Kick-Off next Sunday! If you are
available and would like to help, please consider
volunteering in the following areas:
 3 more people to help with registration/sign-in
 1-2 more people to help sell t-shirts
 1 more person to help set up for games during
the event
Thank you for considering being part of ministry in
this way!
St. Pius X College Ministry
This Tuesday, August 23rd, will be our last week! Join
us for Dinner at Plan B in Fairfield at 6:30pm. Please
email Paola to rsvp at ppena@st-pius.org
TODAY’S READINGS
First Reading — Brothers and sisters of every race and
language will be brought to Jerusalem (Isaiah 66:18-21).
Psalm — Go out to all the world and tell the Good News
(Psalm 117). Second Reading — Be strong and endure
your trials as the “discipline” of a loving God, for it will
result in the peaceful fruit of righteousness (Hebrews 12:5-7,
11-13). Gospel — People from east and west, north and
south, recline at table in the kingdom of God (Luke 13:2230).
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Mon: 2 Thes 1:1-5, 11-12; Ps 96:1-5; Mt 23:13-22
Tue: 2 Thes 2:1-3a, 14-17; Ps 96:10-13; Mt 23:23-26
Wed: Rv 21:9b-14; Ps 145:10-13, 17-18; Jn 1:45-51
Thu: 1 Cor 1:1-9; Ps 145:2-7; Mt 24:42-51
Fri. 1 Cor 1:17-25; Ps 33:1-2, 4-5, 10-11; Mt 25:1-13
Sat: 1 Cor 1:26-31; Ps 33:12-13, 18-21; Mt 25:14-30
Sun: Sir 3:17-18, 20, 28-29; Ps 68:4-7, 10-11; Heb 12:1819, 22-24a; Lk 14:1, 7-14
ANNUAL PARISH RAFFLE
Please consider picking up raffle tickets (packets are in
the pews) at any Mass this weekend. We need to record
who has taken tickets; therefore, we ask that you write
your name and address (pencils are in the pews) on the
yellow slip stapled to the envelope and return it before
leaving church. Fill in the tear-off and place it in one of
the raffle boxes located at each door.
ST. PIUS X PARISH PICNIC
SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER11, 2016
NEW THIS YEAR:
TAKE-a-CHANCE RAFFLE
Might you be able to provide a prize for our Take-aChance raffle? Gift cards, professional services,
sports or entertainment memorabilia, gift baskets,
tickets to events, round of golf, are always popular
but any suitable gift will be much appreciated. Items
may be dropped at the parish office, 203-255-6134.
TAG SALE DONATIONS:
IMPORTANT REMINDERS
Once again the St. Pius Picnic will feature a giant
Tag Sale. Thank you to the St. Pius community for
your generous donations in the past that makes this
event a success! Important reminders:
- Donations will only be accepted on Fri., Sept. 9
from 9:30am until 2:30pm. Drop-off point - school
APR (ramp – side door). We have limited storage so
we cannot accept donations prior to, or after, Friday.
- We appreciate your generous support but we ask
that you only donate gently used goods so we don’t
have to incur man hours and costs to dump items we
cannot sell. We cannot accept the following: stuffed
animals, bed linens and pillows, furniture, old
computers and printers, space heaters, toasters,
broken toys, clothing, cassette tapes and VHS tapes,
and any items that are broken or have seen better
days! Thank you for your cooperation.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION
*****IMPORTANT REMINDER****
The registration period ended on June 30! We are
currently accepting late registrations on a first come,
first served basis until Aug. 31. If you forgot to bring
in your registration, do so ASAP…we have very
limited availability in all programs! Our office hours
until the beginning of the Religious Ed year are
Monday-Thursday from 10AM-3PM.
***Catechists/Core Team***
Have you ever felt called to share the Gospel with our
youth? We are in need of catechists & Core Team
members at every age level. All training, materials,
and formation will be provided! Classes meet at a
variety of times throughout the week, so there is likely
a perfect time for you to join us! Please prayerfully
consider becoming a part of this beautiful and
important ministry. If you have any questions, please
contact us by phone at 203-259-4800, or via email at
reled@st-pius.org.
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STEWARDSHIP IS A WAY OF LIFE
Today’s reading from Isaiah describes the Israelites bringing
their offering to the Lord “in clean vessels.” The gift of
myself – my patient endurance and fidelity to the will of
God – is as important as the monetary gift I offer.
of Treasure
Last Weekend’s Offering
Last Year’s 2015 Offering
Monthly Offering for Parish Support
Parish Mission for Outreach (Additional)
Feast of the Assumption
$11,868.00
$10,266.00
$ 2,446.00
$ 105.00
$ 372.00
Our prayers of gratitude to those who have remembered
St. Pius X Church in their will with a bequest.
ST. PIUS X PARISH PICNIC:
The Children's Prize Booth is in need of new items for
our Parish Family Picnic. Below are just suggestions of
prizes that could be donated:
● baby dolls ● barbies ● beach balls ● legos ● puzzles
● outdoor sidewalk chalk ● bubbles ● dinosaurs ● art kits
● board games ● beanie babies ● action heroes
● stuffed animals ● toy cars ● jewelry making kits
● play dough ● toy trucks ● paint sets ● learning toys
● wiffle ball/bat sets ● playground balls
● dress up costumes (princess, fireman, policeman)
● building blocks ● outdoor games
Any and all donations would be greatly appreciated, and
may be dropped off at the parish office.
Thank you very much,
Donna DeBartolomeo, Prize Booth Chair, 203-292-6698
SAVE THE DATE: OCTOBER 15-16, 2016
St. Pius X Church will be hosting a parish Retreat Workshop
for Married Couples called “Living in Love” on October 1516, 2016. All married couples, whether you have been
married 6 months or 60 years are invited to attend this
remarkably insightful and energizing experience which will
take place right in our own parish Faith Center. The time
commitment is 8:00 am to 9:00 pm on Saturday and 8:00 am
to 4:00 pm on Sunday. Mark your calendars now and plan
to participate! For more information about time schedule,
topics, and cost please visit:
www.livinginlove.org<http://www.livinginlove.org/>.You
may register online or pick up a registration form in the
parish office. For local information, please call Bob & Peg
Ellwanger, (203) 331-5485, or email
rellwanger@gmail.com<mailto:rellwanger@gmail.com>.
MARK YOUR CALENDAR: SPONSORED BY
ST. PIUS X COUNCIL 16347
September 11, 2016 – Annual Parish Picnic 11am5pm - Yankee Candle Fundraiser Drive
October 22, 2016 - First annual K of C Parish Family
Pasta Supper - Community Room
December, 2016 – Keep Christ in Christmas –
Children’s poster contest
January 21, 2017 – Youth Basketball Foul Shooting
Contest- St Thomas’s Gym 9:00am
March 18, 2017 - Annual Parish St. Patrick & St.
Joseph Dinner Dance – Community Room
HELP THE VICTIMS
OF THE LOUISIANA FLOODS
As you know, thousands of people have lost their
homes in the floods in Louisiana. To support relief
efforts, we will collect gift cards for Walmart, Target,
Visa, as well as gas cards. Gift cards should be in
smaller denominations ($100 maximum). The cards
will be sent to the Catholic Charities relief efforts in
the Diocese of Baton Rouge.
Volunteers will be present to collect at the doors next
weekend. Thank you for your generosity!
St. Joseph High School is Proud to Present
a $15,000 Tuition Raffle
The prize can be used for any K-12 school, college or
university or, pay back of college loans. Only 1,000
tickets will be available at a price of $100.00 each. The
$15,000 Tuition Raffle drawing will be held at the
SJHS Maroon and Gold Gala on Saturday, November
19th, 2016 at The Waterview in Monroe, CT. Winning
ticket holder need not be present.
Tickets can also be purchased at the SJHS
Advancement Office, 2320 Huntington Tpke,
Trumbull, CT 06611
9TH ANNUAL CT CATHOLIC
MEN’S CONFERENCE
Saturday, October 22, 2016
Goodwin College, 1 Riverside Dr., East Hartford
8 am – 5 pm; Theme: “Year of Mercy”
Adoration and Confession ALL Day. Procession of the
Holy Eucharist; Gifted Speakers.
Keynote Address – Dr. Marcellino D’Ambrosio.
Dr. D’Ambrosio is a world renowned Commentator on
Catholic issues. For more details, please visit
www.ctcatholicmen.org; Tickets: $40 per person and
this includes lunch. Phone number: 860-484-7950.