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Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
January 20, 2019
MISSION STATEMENT We the members of Saint Pius X Community
seek Christ who is our life and has revealed Himself to us. We praise Him by providing a spiritual environment
so that all may follow in His footsteps. The realization of the Body and Blood of Christ
through the celebration of the Holy Eucharist is the most important part of our journey.
To be one with Christ through the Holy Eucharist is the ultimate expression of the faith.
Pastor: Fr. Tukura Pius Michael, O.P. 570.374.4113 [email protected] Pastoral Associate: Mr. Joseph Scar telli
570.313.7606 [email protected]
Parish Office: Monday-Friday 8:30 am-5 pm
570.374.4113 [email protected] Fax: 570.374.0156
112 Fairview Dr., Selinsgrove, PA 17870-9406
Website: StPiusXPar ish.net
Director of Religious Education: Diane Shamory 570.374.4113 ext 117 [email protected]
MASS SCHEDULE: (any changes will be noted in the weekly Mass schedule on page 2) Saturday Vigil: 5 pm; Sunday: 8:30 am & 11 am; 6 pm (when Susquehanna University is in session) Tuesday and Thursday: 12 Noon; Monday, Wednesday & Friday: 7 am (Adoration Chapel) Wednesday-12:30 pm -Shearer Weber Dining Room #1 or 3; Degenstein Campus Center (when Susquehanna University is in session) First Friday Mass–10:30 am-Manor of Penn Village (Rte. 204) Last Friday of each month-10:30 am-Brookdale Assisted Living (off University Ave.)
NEAR PERPETUAL ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: Our Lady of the Way Adoration Chapel-Mondays 8 am until Friday at 7 am. Current Adoration Openings: Monday: Noon-1 pm; Tuesdays: 3 am-4 am; 11 pm-Midnight; Wednesdays: 10-11am;10-11pm; Thursday: 3 am-4 am; Fridays: 3 am-4 am; Substitutes need-ed. Call Barb at 570.847.4492 for information.
SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Saturdays 3:30-4:30 pm; Wednesdays 5-6 pm OR by appointment. .
SANCTUARY LAMPS AND ALTAR FLOWER MEMORIALS: If you would like to me-morialize the Sanctuary candle in the Church, the Adoration Chapel or the Altar flowers, please contact the parish office with your request. The suggested offering for the Sanctuary candles are $ 25 each and the Altar Flowers are $100 for both.
R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation) is the process by which adults become members of the Catholic Church. Classes are held on Thursdays from 7– 8:30 pm from September to Easter. Please call the Parish office at 570.374.4113 for additional information.
RECITATION OF THE ROSARY: Monday-Thursday 11:40 am (Chapel); Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 6:40 am (Chapel); Tuesday at 7 pm (Chapel); Thursday at 6 pm; Pio Prayer Group (Church); And 25 minutes prior to all weekend Masses.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: P.R.E.P.(PreK-Gr.6) 9:30 am-10:45 am; EDGE (Gr.7-8) 6:45 pm –8:15 pm; Life Teen (Gr. 9-12) 6:45 pm-8:15 pm. For additional information call Diane Shamory at the parish office or email at [email protected]
LEGION OF MARY: Meets on Tuesdays at 10 am and Wednesdays at 6:30 pm in the lower level of the Church. If you have questions about the ministry, please contact Heather Effinger at 570.541.6061or Ann Reibsame 570/374.3492.
BREAKFAST BUDDIES:A social group that meets the second Monday of each month at the Pepper Tree Restaurant on Route 522 at 9 am. Breakfast is ordered from the menu.
WinDowS: a social ministry meets every fir st Monday at 5pm-contact Nadine Lawton 570-
884-3313 for information.
HOMEBOUND COMMUNION/SHORT TERM MEALS/TRANSPORTATION: These services are available. Call the parish office if you or someone you know is in need.
PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY: makes shawls and lap covers for the sick of our parish and our community and for anyone with a special need. They meet in the Parish conference room on the 3rd Thursday of each month from 6-8 pm. To request a shawl, contact Kathy at 570.374.9883 or [email protected].
ST. PIUS X PASTORAL COUNCIL: Council members meet the second Wednesday of each month at 7 pm in the lower level (except July and December). Pastoral Council meeting minutes are available in the parish office for review.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: The 4th degree, St. Kathar ine Drexel Assembly meets the first Tuesday of each month at 7 pm in the lower level. The regular meeting of the Knights of Columbus is held the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 pm in the lower level.
Please remember to keep reverential silence in Church
before and after Mass. Speak softly so that others can pray in
preparation and in thanksgiving, adoring the Real Presence in the Most Blessed
Sacrament. Thank you!
ST. PIUS X CHURCH WISH LIST
-Security equipment
-Boiler (cost: $ 13,200)
NEXT WEEK’S SCRIPTURE READINGS:
Nehemiah 8: 2-4a,5-6,8-10. 1 Corinthians 12:12-30.
Luke 1:1-4,4:14-21.
Please consider remembering St. Pius X Church in your will and estate planning.
“To each individual the manifestation of the Spirit is given for some benefit.” (1 Corinthians 12:7) St. Paul tells us that God has blessed each of us for a reason. How has God blessed you? Are you using your gifts according to God’s plan? How are you helping to build God’s kingdom here on earth? Remember that if you don’t do the work God planned for you, no one else can do it. Live the life God has intended for you, feel His love, peace and joy!
Stewardship
We are a Tithing Parish Following God’s plan for Giving
Our gifts of Time, Talent & Treasure
Offertory for January 13, 2019
Regular collection (Envelopes) 5,874.00
Tithing Envelopes 21.00
Loose Collection 338.75
Children/Teen Envelopes 7.00
Weekend Total 6,240.75
SUPERMARKET GIFT CARDS SALE
We appreciate your continuing support of our Su-permarket Gift Certificate program from Giant Food Stores and Weis Markets. Remember, you receive full value for the amount of gift cards purchased, and St. Pius X Parish receives 10% from Giant and Weis Markets.
Profit from last week $ 330.00
Gift Certificates are available to purchase before and af-ter each weekend Mass in the Narthex. Gift cards are also available during the week from the Parish office, Mon-day-Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm. Denominations sold: $ 100, $ 50 and $ 10. Cash or checks accepted. Checks made payable to St. Pius X Church.
PARISH INDEBTEDNESS
Loan Amount $ 1,900,000.00
Principal Balance 908,088.27
Monthly Interest 4,566.44
DEBT REDUCTION
Month of January Year-To-Date (fiscal year)
Goal 8,000.00 Goal 56,000.00
Actual 3,670.00 Actual 49,474.00
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Please pray for our family, friends and loved ones who are ill and/or hospitalized:
END OF YEAR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Financial statements for your 2018 contributions will be mailed or emailed by request. You may contact the parish office at 570-374-4113 or email at [email protected] and we will be happy to send you a copy.
Robert Andino Tamara Burns Polly Gehman Jill Lenig Stacey Nunez Brynn Rosini Kristin Umstead
Ken Arter Dale Carnahan Joseph Gilroy Philip Levenson John Owens Eleana Rossi Matthew Underhill Emily Artman Daniel Carrasquillo Sherry Good Margaret Lewis Gabriela O’Shea Marti Row Judy Van
Rosa Attig Irene Catherman Missy Grayston Betty Lucksom Eugene Parana Eugene Saska Stephanie Varljen
Hunter Bachman Heide Cebrick Denise Hale Marita Mannello Lorraine Parana Chris Schlieder Anne Veronick
Kyra Bachman Gabriel Chilcote Millie Hallum Ed McCue Anna Pensyl Kelly Schlieder Bonnie Vidmar
Wayne Badman Robert Christian Diane Hannity Adria Middlesworth Nora Petroski Kylea Schlieder Genny Vitale
Sherry Badman Sergio Smith-Clayton Sydnee Hoffman Brenda Miller Asuncion Philips Sally Schlieder June Vitacco
Julia Becker Linda Dagle Linda Houser George Miller Eleanor Popovich Bernie Schwalm Mike Vitacco
Jim Beddall Diane DeLuca Jolene Howell Sam Miriello Harold Prentiss Joseph Paul Secunda Jr. Mary Wagner
Aaron Bobb Ruth DeLuca LuAnn Hufnagle Judy Moyer Anna Price Joseph Silva Ann Louise and
Jilline Bond Jessica Dibeler Tina Kenawell Lee Musser Carol Randello Finley Rae Snook Ed Waskiewicz
Robert Bonk Thomas Downs Kathy King Todd Myers James Reichold Louis Sobotor Brian Winn Bill Bordell Tony Dudley Alma Kohl Sandra Neimond Steve Rice Lou Ann Sprenkle Walter Worhacz
James Brennan Alice Dyer Jennifer Kohler Debra Nickolas Giuseppe Rinaldis Lisa Starzel Sandy Wynn Ernest T. Buck David Dyer Brian Kurtz Theresa Noah Joel Rivera Steve Strocko Maryada Zaucha Donald Buffington David Everett John Kurtz Danny Nunez Carmen Rodriguez Helen Swope Angele Zellers Mary Bunting Luke Gaughler Etta Laboskie Robert Thompson Lynn Zitta Sam Burgio
TMIY: That Man is You Spring Session begins on Saturday, February 2, 2019 from 6:30 am-8 am in the lower level of the Church. All men of the parish, and their guests, are welcome!
Questions? Contact: Craig DeFazio (570-898-4778/ [email protected]) or Jeffrey Ettinger (570-374-3895/ [email protected]) Program is FREE. Please join us and bring a friend.
BISHOP GAINER’S LISTENING SESSIONS Bishop Gainer invites all members of St. Pius X Church to attend a Listening Session on Wednesday, February, 20, 2019 Immaculate Conception in Berwick at 6:30 pm or Thursday, February 21, 2019, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, Elysburg at 6:30 pm. During these sessions, Bishop Gainer will address concerns regarding the Grand Jury Report, the Diocese’s response to abuse, our path forward, and any other questions or concern from parishioners. If you are unable to attend this or any other Listening Session, but would still like to ask Bishop Gainer a question, please email your question to [email protected].
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday, January 19 5 pm-Saverio Feudale-Judy D’Angelo Sunday, January 20 8:30 am–Bruno Valdisera-Aunt Cis Kelly Sunday, January 20 11 am–People of the Parish and Susquehanna University Students Sunday, January 20 6 pm–NO MASS —Masses at 6 pm will resume on January 27, 2019 Monday, January 21 7 am–Adoration Chapel-Antoinette Festivo-Teresa Rinaldis Tuesday, January 22 12 Noon-Adoration Chapel-Joseph Molitoris-Anita Molitoris Wednesday, January 23 7 am-Adoration Chapel-Janet Weis-Gary and Dolores Cook Wednesday, January 23 12:30 pm-Degenstein-Shearer Dining Room # 3-Special Intention Wednesday, January 23 3:30 pm-Selinsgrove Center– Special Intention Thursday, January 24 12 Noon–Adoration Chapel– William Grahe-Stephanie Varljen Friday, January 25 7 am–Adoration Chapel-Joe McDonald-Cindy Culp Friday, January 25 10:30 am-Brookdale/Graysonview-Special Intention Saturday, January 26 5 pm-Doris Marino-Michael and Joyce Seno Sunday, January 27 8:30 am–Joseph McDonald-St. Pius X Parish Sunday, January 27 11 am-Penny Brammer-Brad and Annette Gray Sunday, January 27 6 pm–People of the Parish and Susquehanna University Students
MINISTRY SCHEDULE January 26, 2019 5 pm
January 27, 2019 8:30 am
January 27, 2019 11 am
Extraordinary Minsters of
Holy Communion
Dennis Van, Donna Politza, Felicia O’Brien, John Yagel, Jane Weaver
James Pomykalski, Ellie Heintzelman, Tom Devine, Joseph Scartelli, Rachel Dock
Lisa Rowe, Maureen Pagana, Shirley Thompson, Joe Barlow, Gigi Dressler
Readers Marcia LaBant Harold Prentiss Children’s Mass
Acolytes Mark Filohoski, Jack Kircher, Ed Padlo
Connor & Michael Andretta, Maura Hensel
Bobby and Kiana Kruskie,
Christian Mikhail
Ministers of Hospitality Ed Margel, Lou Ann Sprenkle Jerry Hensel, Tom Hoffman Bob DeVine, Clint Longacre, Religious Education Students
Music Ministry Carla Minori Steven Pomykalski Chelsey Davis
The Parish has assistive listening devices available for those who wish to use them during weekend Masses.
HELP NEEDED † The Hospitality ministry (ushers and greeters) is in need of volunteers especially for the 5 pm Saturday Mass. This ministry is open to all high school students and beyond. To become involved contact, Ron Butkera at 570.743.8241. † The Transportation committee is in desperate need of volunteer drivers. Please contact the parish office at 570-374-4113, if you are interested.
+++SHEPHERD’S PIE UPDATE +++ Food Donations Needed: The following food items are needed to cook our winter soups and stews; pasta sauces, Northern White beans, kidney beans, canned diced and whole tomatoes, low sodium chicken broth and grated cheeses. Please place the items in the entry way boxes marked ‘Shepherd’s Pie.’
Community Food Initiative to Feed Local Children: The REC (Selinsgrove Regional Engagement Center) contin-ues to reach out to give our local students a supportive and positive place to go after school. They have over 50 students who come for homework support and sports in an overall safe environment. For each of these programs, the REC looks to the community to help with healthy snacks of ready to eat fruits and veggies. They can be dropped off at the REC Center, 429 North 8th Street – corner of 8th and Mill Streets in Selinsgrove. Enter through the door at the back (by the parking lot) before 3:00 pm. This is one simple way we can ALL create the healthy atmosphere that combats the drug culture temptations. Any after school snacks you could provide for this hungry crew is always welcome.
January 30, 2019 – Shepherd’s Pie will be cooking and serving a community meal on Wednesday, January 30 at Martha’s Table, located at All Saint’s Episcopal Church, 129 North Market Street, Selinsgrove Volunteers are needed to help set up the tables and serve from 3 pm to 6:30 pm. If you have one hour of free time, come and join in the Christian fellowship.
January 31, 2019 - The monthly meal distribution will be on Thursday, January 31 from 2 to 4 pm and 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm. Please share this information with a neighbor, relative, or someone you know that is alone or going through a rough patch in life.
Questions: If you would like to talk with someone about this project, contact Sandy Corrigan at 570-743-3373 or email at [email protected]. If you know of someone who needs a meal, please let us know.
CATHOLIC CAMPUS MINISTRY If anyone is interested in preparing dinner for the college students on Sunday night,
please sign up on the white board in the Narthex. Thank you.
ST. MONICA CHURCH CHOOSE YOUR ADVENTURE RAFFLE Saint Monica Church is currently holding a "Choose Your Adventure" Raffle. The winner will receive limou-sine service for a day trip (up to 12 hours) for 8 people to one of three locations (New York City, Atlantic City, or Seneca Lake Wineries) chosen by the winner AND $500.00 spending money for the day. The winner will have up to one year to claim this prize and make arrangements with Susquehanna Valley Limousine Service for the trip. The day trip will begin and end from the Saint Monica Church parking lot. Second prize is $500.00. Cost of the tickets are $ 10.00 each and may be purchased from any St. Monica parishioner, the St. Monica Parish office or from Sherry Evans –who can be reached at 570-898-7429. Drawing will be held Sunday, February 3, 2019 after the 10 am Mass. If you have any questions, please contact Saint Monica Parish Office at 570-286-1435. Thank you for your support.
MEALS FOR SEALS PROGRAM The program continues to provide week-end meals for children in need. Donations of gift cards or money is needed to purchase the food for the program. Donations can be put in an envelope with your name and placed in the collection basket. Any additional information you may call JoAnn Sabotchick at 570-274-0268. Thank You for your support.
RELIGIOUS ED. January 20th through February 3rd
Sunday, January 20 No Class
Monday, January 21 Confirmation Retreat 9am-4pm at St. Joseph Catholic Church in Milton
Sunday, January 27 Class for PREP & Edge; Life Teen; 5th and 6th Grade Youth Mass at 11 am
Sunday, February 3 Class for PREP; No EDGE or Life Teen; Father Pius visits 1st Graders; 2nd Grade Parent Meeting-9:45 am –Adult Education Room-lower level
REGISTRATION FOR FULFILLED (PART 2) CONTINUES!!! Come, join your fellow parishioners in learning how Jesus fulfilled the Old Testament prophesies concerning the coming of the Messiah. This fantastic series is being offered both on Monday evenings at 7 pm (beginning March 4th) and on Wednesday mornings at 9:30 am (beginning March 6th) in the church confer-ence room. Each of the series 7 sessions will be an hour beginning with a 30 min DVD presentation followed by a workbook-guided 30 minute discussion. Registration Forms are on the Table as you exit the Narthex—Join us by Filling one out!!!
CHRISTIAN CONVERSATIONS: Come join your fellow parishioners in the conference room on The First Thursday Morning of each month at 10:30 am to discuss Christian topics. February 7th’s topic will be a continuation of January’s: The Role of the Laity in the Church. It is never necessary, but if you want to check things out ahead of time, you can look at The Spirituality of Looking at Your Feet by Sr. Geralyn Schmidt SCC, at https://www.hbgdiocese.org/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/NOVEMBER-23-EDITION.pdf (from the Nov 23rd Cath-olic Witness article on Pg. 13) and The Laity from the Catechism of the Catholic Church at http://ccc.usccb.org/flipbooks/catechism/index.html#236 (paras. 897-913).
NATIONAL DAY OF PRAYER FOR THE AFRICAN AMERICAN AND AFRICAN FAMILIES On February 3, 2019 is National Day of Prayer for the African American and African Family. On this special day, join us for a Holy Mass celebrating African & African American Catholic Faith and Culture. The Most Reverend Ronald W. Gainer will be the principal celebrant. Our guest, Most Reverend Roy E. Campbell, Jr. from the Archdiocese of Washington, will be the homilist. Liturgical music will be offered by the dynamic Saint Joseph Gospel Choir from Largo, Maryland. Mass will be at noon at Saint Patrick Cathedral. All are always welcomed to join us! For more information, please contact Jaclyn Curran at (717) 657-4804 ext. 313 or [email protected].