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The past several days have been quite somber for most of us. We have all been affected in some way by the news of the historic flooding in Wimberley and shocked by the tragic disappearance of the McComb, Carey, and Charba family members. For those of you who have personally known them, the tragedy has hit far too close to home. It is truly heartbreaking. These kinds of distressing occurrences easily cause us to wonder why God allows such awful things to befall such good people and innocent children. There is of course, no easy answer. The truth is, such questions have been asked for generations upon generations.

Why do such senseless things have to happen? No one really knows. What we do know, though, is that the meaning to the mystery lies in the heart of God. We believe that somehow, God understands the purpose behind every occurrence, including human suffering and pain, and that he will always bring good from it. When we look to Scripture and to the history of salvation, we can find some consolation and even some hope in the midst of tragedy even if we don’t fully understand the meaning. All we have to do is enter into the mystery of the Holy Trinity and maybe begin to scratch at the surface of understanding the “why”.

This weekend, we celebrate the Solemnity of the Most Holy Trinity. The Liturgy invites us to contemplate the fact that God has revealed himself as a Trinity. He is One God but three distinct persons. This in itself is a baffling mystery. How can there be three persons in One God? There is no way we will ever come close to understanding this. We must simply accept on faith what the Lord has revealed to us.

Based upon this belief, we know that God the Father, the first person of the Holy Trinity, created the world and all that is within it. We also know, that he created all living things, and that at the crowning of his creation he made human beings. He created us in grace and blessedness. We were given free will, but unfortunately, we abused that gift of blessedness by our disobedience. This fall from grace left the world in disorder and our first parents lost the harmony and communion with God they once had. The result was chaos, suffering and death.

In his love, though, God immediately set upon the task of restoring what was lost. In his eternal plan, he sent his Son Jesus, the Second Person of the Holy Trinity. His Son became one of us and innocently suffered for our sins at the hands of Pilate. If we question why good people have to suffer, we know that all we have to do is look to Jesus. He knows exactly what we undergo, because he experienced it himself. He was condemned to death despite his innocence. He was cruelly treated and suffered and died. Yet, because of his death, he knows exactly what we are going through in this current time of distress. He has been there. If we need meaning, then, all we need to do is look to him. His death was senseless, but it ultimately opened the door to eternity. The Triune God is intimately united to our suffering. He is right there with us.

Even though we don’t fully comprehend, God the Holy Spirit, the Third person of the Holy Trinity, comes to us and brings comfort and help. The Holy Spirit urges us on in faith and trust that all will work out in the end, and that what awaits us is sublime. The Spirit gives us hope and assures us that all things are under God’s dominion and control.

As we celebrate this Trinity Sunday, let us certainly keep in our prayers all those who have suffered the devastation as a result of the flooding. As we suffer along with the family and relatives of the missing, and deceased, let us realize that

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Parish Office Hours:Monday-Friday, 9:00AM-5:00PM

Schedule of ServicesMasses: First Friday: 5:30PM - Anointing of the Sick

First Saturday: 8:15AM Saturday: Vigil at 5:30PM. Sunday: 8AM, 10AM, 12PM, 5:30PM (Youth Mass)

(Babysitting at 10AM and 12 noon Sunday Masses - Ages 6mo-5yrs - in Parish Hall Nursery)Weekdays: Monday through Friday 8:15AM,

Wednesday & Friday 5:30PMHoly Days: 8:15AM, 12PM & 6:00PM(Vigil 5:30PM)

Confessions: Saturdays - 4-5PM and 6:30-7:30PMMarriages: By appointment only and notice six months in advance.

Weddings take place on weekdays any time and on Saturdays no later than 2:00PM

Baptismal Instruction: Pre-register through the office.Anointing of the Sick: On request and at the 5:30PM Mass on First Fridays2

PastorFr. Paul Hesse

Parochial VicarFr. John Chavarria

Permanent DeaconsSalvador (Sal) Alvarado

Manuel MarroquinMark Arnold

Parish Secretary/BookkeeperLisa Catchings

Parish Office AssistantWilma Toledo

Music MinisterMichael Conley / 991-0995

Music AccompanistCharles Branning

Youth Mass Band Leader

Mick Boudreau

Director of Religious Educationand CMSE Director

Sr. Barbara Netek, IWBS / 993-9024

Director of Adult Faith Formation and Director of RCIA

Sr. Annette Wagner, IWBS / 993-0299

Director of Youth MinistryBrandon Lutz / 452-4513

Medication Assistance Program (MAP)

Dolores Saenz / 906-2529

School PrincipalBryan Krnavek

School Secretary/BookkeeperCarla Gaona

MaintenanceErnie Peña, Jose Vasquez

HousekeepingYolanda Ruiz, Virginia Medrano

Bulletin/Website EditorLisa Catchings

Office phone: (361) 993-4053Office fax: (361)992-0352

Office email: parishoffice@stpiusxcc.org5620 Gollihar Road

Corpus Christi, TX 78412

parish websitewww.spxcc.org

Our Triune God is right in the midst of all of our joys and all of our tragedies. The Blessed Trinity is right there with us equipping us for all good gifts that are needed in this time of sorrow. We know that the Blessed Trinity is causing tremendous good to flow out from the generosity, love, support, and care of all the many people who have assisted the families of those who are missing, and those who have lost homes and property. Let us continue to allow the divine life of the Trinity to live within us as we tend in charity to those in need. God bless,

Welcome New Parishioners!Please welcome Cliff & Sue Hess, Amy

Montez and James Frye. We invite them to become an active part of or growing faith community.

BBQ Chickens Are Here!Today, after the 8:00 a.m., 10:00 a.m. and

12:00 noon Masses, the Men’s Club will be selling BBQ chicken. The cost is $4.50 for half a chicken or $8.00 for a whole chicken. All the money raised will go towards the purchase of new Christmas decorations for the church.

From the Parish Mailbox…My family and I want to thank everyone

for my husband Pat’s memorial service, the rosary, for the many prayers, love and support you all showed through this illness and services. I want to thank Fr. John for giving Pat his last rites, Fr. Paul for the lovely Memorial Mass and rosary services, Msgr. Shirley for the wonderful and touching homily, Mike Conley and the Schola for the beautiful music, the St. Pius X Men’s Club for the marvelous dinner after the service, as well as the lawn care at our home and all the women who brought the desserts for the dinner. Thanks to my St. Pius X family for all the love, prayers and support throughout Pat’s illness and time. Sandra DeGregorio and family

Building a Culture of VocationsWhat kinds of people become priests,

sisters or brothers? Are they people who don’t relate well with other people? No. They are people who love others, people who find real satisfaction chatting with a 93 year old parishioner, holding the hand of a cancer patient, listening to the troubles of a streetwise teen. They are people with the courage to touch lives, hearts and souls in a high-tech, unchurched world. Are you that kind of person?

Comings and GoingsThe Week at a Glance

Sunday, May 31st 8:30-10:00AM – RCIA – YCBBQ Chicken Sale – Men’s Club – PH5:30PM – Graduates’ Mass & Reception – CH & YCMonday, June 1st 12:00-1:00PM – Depression Support group – R1:00-3:30PM – Bridge Group #2 – CC#17:00PM – Scouts – Cafeteria7:30PM – Angels – CC#1Tuesday, June 2nd 12:00-3:00PM – MAP – CC#1Wednesday, June 3rd 7:00AM- Joyful Pillars – CC#29:00AM-12:00PM – MAP- CC#1 Office6:30PM – Alhambra - RThursday, June 4th 1:30PM – Bridge – CC#1&26:00-7:00PM – Scripture Class – CC#2 (?)7:00PM – Adoration – CHFriday, June 5th 5:30PM – Healing Mass – CH6:30Pm – Santo Niño Mass – CH7:00-8:00PM – Veterans – CC#2Saturday, June 6th 7:00-8:00AM – The Way – CC#19:00AM-1:00PM – The Way – CC#1Sunday, June 7th 9:00AM-1:00PM – The Way – CC#1

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Want to Promote Your Business?Hundreds of people view our bulletin every week. It is a perfect opportunity

to try and reach new customers. If you are interested in having your business sponsor our bulletin, please call Lisa at the parish office Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. The cost is $25.00 per Sunday bulletin.

Fortnight for Freedom - Freedom to Bear WitnessNever has religious freedom been more threatened in our nation and in our

world. Christians, as well as those of other faiths, are suffering persecution in ever greater numbers abroad, and at home, various legislations are impinging upon our Christian beliefs about marriage, and issues surrounding life. We urge you to join us in observing Fortnight for Freedom from June 21st - July 4th as we pray for the fundamental right to religious liberty. This year, we focus on the connection between religious liberty in the United States and our freedom to bear witness to the Gospel in our daily lives. We will be observing the following events here at St. Pius X:

June 21: Prayer at all Masses to begin the Fortnight June 25: All-day Adoration from 8:45 a.m. - 8:00 p.m.June 26: Movie Night - Youth CenterJuly 4: Mass at 8:15 a.m. to close the FortnightPlease take some time to pray for the free practice of faith every day

during the Fortnight for Freedom.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLEmbark on an icy expedition...where kids overcome obstacles with God’s awesome power.

REGISTER NOW! WE ARE FILLING UP FAST!Date: June 22 -26Children ages 5-11 (no exceptions)Registration forms available at the back of the church and in the parish office. We need adult volunteers, so if you are interested, please call Sr. Barbara Netek at 993-9024.

St. Pius X School Openings for 2015-2016Our school has the following openings for the 2015-

2016 school year: 4th Grade Teacher and Office Aide. These positions will remain open until filled. You can download the application from www.diocesecc.org. Click on Resources, then Human Resources, then under “Documents” you will find the Application for Employment. Return your application and a resume to the school, located at 737 St. Pius Dr.

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This year has come to a close but Life Teen and Edge aren’t done. We will be having a number of activities happening during the summer. Here are some of the things we have going on this summer. Rec Room Hours

Tired of sitting at home bored during the summer? The Youth Building Rec Room will be open every Monday, Wednesday, and Friday 1:00-3:00 starting June 15. Come hang out with us, play some pool, relax and watch a movie, whatever you’d like. Beach Volleyball

Every Wednesday at 5:30 starting June 17 we will be playing beach volleyball at the beach across the street from Texas A&M University Corpus Christi. We will have volleyball, football, soccer, and spikeball. Come have some fun in the sun! Life Teen Inspiration Six Flags

High School youth (including incoming freshmen) are invited to come with us to Life Teen’s Inspiration tour at Six Flags Fiesta Texas August 8. Inspiration Tour is a gathering of youth from all over Texas coming together to sing, dance, worship, and learn about God, All while at Six Flags Fiesta Texas. Some of the day will be spent in worship and some will be spent enjoying the park attractions. For more information watch the bulletin or contact the youth office at 452-4513.

We have much more to come so check the bulletin for more info!

School News By Principal Bryan Krnavek

LECTORS

Solemnity of the Most Holy Body & Blood of ChristJUN 6 SAT 5:30P.M. Amy NyeJUN 6 SAT 5:30P.M. Ron OsmanJUN 7 SUN 8:00A.M. Norm ParisJUN 7 SUN 8:00A.M. Tracie JensenJUN 7 SUN 10:00A.M. Hester RodriguezJUN 7 SUN 10:00A.M. Patricia StegallJUN 7 SUN 12:00NOON Geri RiceJUN 7 SUN 12:00NOON Mary ScottJUN 7 SUN 5:30P.M. Iris GonzalezJUN 7 SUN 5:30P.M. Reagan Johnson

Another school year completed! The last week of school was exciting and fast paced. We came back from a 3-day weekend, to four days filled with award ceremonies, graduations and end-of-school parties.

On Thursday, our 6th graders and K-5 students graduated, and the K-3 and K-4 classes had their awards ceremonies following the 8:15 a.m. Mass. For the 6th graders, it was their final day of their elementary school days. Most of them have attended St. Pius since Kindergarten or earlier. Joe Aidan Harney started here when he was 3 years old, Simon Fritz and Ayden Smith since they were 4 years old and Hannah Cazalas, Grace Morrison and Adam Villarreal since they were 5 years old. They all received a plaque that read, “Once a Blue Jay Always a Blue Jay.” After the awards ceremony, the students attended a reception in the Youth Center where they enjoyed refreshments and watched a video about their days at St. Pius X School. It was a fun, but emotional, day for them. We will miss these students next year as they enter into a new phase of their lives, middle school.

The K-5 students had their graduation ceremony with the K-3 and K-4 classes after the 6th grade graduation. Watching these students in graduation gowns and hats stroll down the aisle was a sight to see! Using eye contact, a firm handshake with the correct hand, and saying “thank-you” paid off as they received their awards in front of their parents. In twelve short years these same students will go through the same motions again as high school graduates. I remember as if it was yesterday, my daughter, Kelsey, graduating from Kindergarten and now a High School graduate as of last night. Pretty emotional time for old Dad!

On Friday, our 1st through 5th grade students attended their Mass and awards ceremonies. At the end of the ceremony, the top student from each class was presented with the Principal’s Award for having the highest overall average for the year. Congratulations go to Lillian Morrison (1st Grade), Anika Smith (2nd Grade), Caitlin Tatsch (3rd Grade), Elizabeth Arnolds (4th Grade), Kyler Ross (5th Grade) and Mary Arnolds (6th Grade). There were many students who were awarded A Honor Roll, A/B Honor Roll for the year, Perfect Attendance for the year, highest average in core subjects, and many participation awards.

St. Pius X Catholic School is, by far, one of the best Catholic schools in Corpus Christi, not only because of its strong academics and spiritual environment, but also because of its bright students, fabulous teachers and supportive and involved parents. I am truly blessed to be the Principal of this school and I am a much better person because of it. I also thank our parishioners who have been so supportive of the school. The support of the whole St. Pius X church community is vital to our school’s success.

May God continue to bless each and every one of you and I hope you have a fun, restful and safe summer. See you in August!

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From the St. Pius X Irish Leprechauns to the St. Pius X Parishioners and friends: It gives us great

pleasure to announce the total amount of revenue raised at our Irish Festival. This includes:

Funds for the Irish Festival & Brunch, and funds donated for the

Figurines for the Christmas Nativity. A total of: $10,056.00

In the twenty years we have enjoyed producing the Irish Festival and Brunch this one was certainly the high point centering on the generosity of people who volunteered their time, funds, items donated to use during our Festival and

objects for our sale. We are looking forward to next year and hope you will all join us again for another exciting day with great Irish food, the Gravel Walk Band,

and talented Irish dancers. We are also going to present something new but for now …It’s a surprise … See you then!

Maxine Sommers

Many thanks go out to the following people for their donation to the Nativity figurines; AutoNation Honda, Bangles by Grace, Murray & Suzy Bass, Bob & Hilda Batterson, Jack & Phyllis Benesh, Pat Booth, John & Lucy Boyd, David & Barbara Brown, Bob & Judy Buchanan, Linda Doughty, John & Ethel Dulak, Sam & Delores Ferris, Ronny & Peggy Fritz, Neil & Teresa Gallagher, Guy & Oralia Genovese, John & Rose Hand, Emmett & Nora Harris, Alfred & Adelle Hesse, Delbert & Hedy Hooper, Arthur & Lourdes Kaler, Frank & Martha Kolda, Michael & Allyson Kroeger, Barbara Little, Gary & Sonya Lynch, Ruth Lynch, Patrick & Monica McCracken, Fred McCutchon, Peter Melve, Jorge & Ligia Mendizabal, Scott & Ulysia Rutkoski, Fred & Dora Salazar, Jack & Vincie Sanchez, Randy & Jeraldine Sykora, Josh & Jennifer Smith, Maxine Sommers, Jerome Spanier, SPX Bridge Group #2, Michael & D’Ann Tatsch, Keith & Amy Tucker, Johnny & Yolanda Villarreal, David & Becky Weaver, Michael Winstead and Hector & Sylvia Yanez.

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Mass Intentions

Saturday, May 30th 5:30PM † Max Almendarez by Boyd, Swoboda & Almendarez familiesSunday, May 31st 8:00AM † Christopher & John Janosek by Robert Janosek10:00AM † Bruce Bayerlein & Dale & Iluminada Gunnar by Bayerlein fam.12:00PM † Deceased Members of Dorothy Mathews Family 5:30PM For the GraduatesMonday, June 1st 8:15AM † Gwen Irvin’s Annv. by John, Debra & Brian Janosek Tuesday, June 2nd 8:15AM † Owen Gerald Dunne’s Annv.by Penny PachecoWednesday, June 3rd 8:15AM † Maria Rita Flores by Miro & Juan J. Lopez † Johnnye Lee Mokry by Christin & Noah Richardson † Richard Garcia by CJOF5:30PM † Richard Rodriguez by Bonifacio Rodriguez † Don Leiser by M/M Sam Ferris † Salvador Gomez Mendez by Son Carlos Gomez † David Daniel Castro by Bill & Frances Marsden In Thanksgiving by Hector Pearson † Melissa Kraus by Gloria MontielThursday, June 4th 8:15AM † Charlie Noack by Penny PachecoFriday, June 5th 8:15AM † Johnnye Lee Mokry by Lela Mae & Kristie M. Diegel † James Patrick Kelly by Mrs. Tommy Tucker5:30 PM † Sterling Achee’s Annv. by Anna Vrazel † Grace Gonzalez & Irma Nichols by Eligio & Martha Saenz William & Dianne Tate’s 50th Annv.Intentions † Don Leiser by Pat Booth † Dorothy Krause by Marie Habeeb & family † Vernon & Mireille Smith by Ronny & Peggy FritzSaturday, June 6th 8:15AM † Regino Halepeska by Peter & Joanne Volpe5:30PM † Brenda Moore Lienweber’s Annv.by Lory Moore Sunday, June 7th 8:00AM † Bruce Bayerlein & Dale & Iluminada Gunnar by Bayerlein fam.10:00AM † Gilbert Skloss by Frank & Liz Vrana12:00PM † Alvino Campos by Stella Campos † Chester & Aneda Zablocki5:30PM For the Parishioners7:30PM Vietnamese Mass: Peter Loi by family

Financial Report for Sunday 5/24/2015

Operating Revenue:Sunday Collection ............. $13,407.94Sunday Online .....................$4,645.00Other Income ......................$1,155.00Total Operating Revenue ..$19,207.94

Other Contributions:Nepal Earthquake ....................$53.00Catholic Comm. Camp. ............ $75.00Janosek Scholarship ................ $55.00Habeeb Scholarship ............... $325.00Retired Diocesan Priests ........ $128.00Acts of Charity ........................$130.00Total Other Contributions ....... $766.00

Total Contributions ............$19,973.94

Please Pray for our Sick & Shut-Ins:Marcie Aguilar, Alicia & Luis Alvarado, Luisa Arevalo,

Sugar Arras, Doug Atkins, Arie Baltutis, Ann Bednorz, Kanon Brown, John Braunstein, Stella & Michael Campos, Sabrina Cisneros, Olivia Cordova, Shirley Currie, Patrick Delgado, Mark DeGaish, Sandy DeGregorio, Florinda DeLaGarza, Minga DeLosSantos, Didra DeLosSantos, Samantha Didear Deste, Pud’n Dellinger, Liz Elovitz, Natalie & Elaine Elwood, Elijah Ethridge, Bobby Floyd, Alicia Garcia, Antonio Garcia, Esperanza Garcia, Dora Garza, Terry Garza, Sally Gilbreath, Elida Gonzalez, Maria Griffin, Charlotte & Tommy Groner, Jared Groner, Marie Habeeb, Rose Marie Hand, James Hartman, Bill Hennings, Betty Hill, Chris Holland, Josh Holland, Graham Hughes, Ben Janosek, Elizabeth Johnson, Betty Kollaja, Dora Lambert, Elva Laurel, Arlene Leep, Richard Lewandowski, Dorothy Mathews, Michael McCloskey, Virginia Medrano, John Morgan, Patricia Paris, Mary Lou Penne, Corbett Pool, Sr., Robert M. Pope, Dolores Puckett, Raymond Richter, John Lee Robertson, Bonifacio Rodriguez, John & Irene Rosales, Rebecca Rosales, Paul Rossi, Albert Rubio, David Russell, Billy Ruzicka, Americo Salazar, Luis Salazar, Tim Salch, Amber Saylor, Toni Sharif, Josephine Sheldon, Msgr. Richard Shirley, Willie Mae Shirley, Helen Shropshire, Jerome Sirus, Judy Slaughter, Elizabeth Snell, Adrian Sosa, Renato Sovran, Eian Stamp, Mary Ann Starkey, Mamie Stoner, Kathy Sweeney, Diane Thompson, Norbert & Rosalind Thonnard, Brandee Torres, Sara Trevino, Luke Valdez, Idolina Vela, Luz Villarreal, Liz Vrana, Paul & Carole Zanetti, Sarah Zuniga and all those who asked for and need our prayers.

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