St. Pius X Parish 5 Barbara Street, South Yarmouth, MA 02664 www.stpiusxsy.com PASTORAL STAFF Rev. Paul A. Caron, Pastor Rev. Christopher Stanibula, Parochial Vicar Rev. Mr. David Akin, Permanent Deacon Rev. Mr. Thomas Bailey, Permanent Deacon (retired) Rev. Mr. William Gallerizzo, Permanent Deacon Rev. Mr. C. Michael Hickey, Permanent Deacon Rev. Mr. Anthony (Tony) Surozenski, Permanent Deacon Rev. Mr. Richard Zeich, Permanent Deacon Mr. Mark Girardin, Director of Liturgical Music Ms. Caitlyn O Keefe, Director of Faith Formation Ms. Shanna Kelly, Faith Formation Administrative Assistant Mrs. Anne Dailey, School Principal Mr. Dan Doto, Buildings and Grounds Management Mrs. Lorraine A. Cambra, Administrative Assistant Mrs. Julie French, Administrative Assistant Mrs. Diane Morris, Administrative Assistant ASSISTING CLERGY Bishop Francis X. Irwin, Ret. Aux. Bp. Archdioc. of Boston Rev. Lawrence Pratt, Ret. Priest of the Archdioc. of Boston Rev. Francis DuBois, Ret. Priest of the Dioc. of Albany Rev. William Salmon, Ret. Priest of the Archdioc. of Boston Summer Season Rev. George Winchester, SJ Jesuit Community, Boston Rev. Erick Berrelleza, SJ Jesuit Community, Boston TELEPHONE NUMBERS Rectory/Parish Office (508)398-2248 Faith Formation Office (508)394-0709 St. Pius X School (508)398-6112 Parish Office Fax (508)398-7233 SACRAMENTS Baptism: PARISH ADMINISTRATION Welcome New Parishioners: If you are new to the parish we welcome you. Please introduce yourself to one of the priests or deacons after Mass and contact the parish office for a registration form. If you are moving, please contact us so our records will be up to date. Parish Office Hours: The Parish Office is open Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - Noon and 1:00-5:00 PM. The Parish Office is closed on weekends and Civic Holidays. MISSION STATEMENT St. Pius X Parish is a community of Roman Catholics established in 1954 within the Church of Fall River to collaborate with its Bishop. Nourished through Word and Sacraments, we attend to the Holy Spirit and follow our Lord, Christ Jesus. We give witness to our participation in the Body of Christ by welcoming, evangelizing and serving all whom we encounter, especially the poor. Like us on Facebook St. Pius Tenth Catholic Church http://www.facebook.com/pages/st-pius-the-tenthcatholic-church/394853827258160 February 4, 2018 Saturday Vigil Mass: Sunday Masses: Daily Mass: Monday through Saturday St. Pius X Parish SCHEDULE OF MASSES 4:00 PM 7:00, 9:00, 10:30 AM, Noon & 5:00 PM 8:00 AM Third Sunday of the month at 1:00 PM. Baptismal arrangements must be made in advance. Please call the Parish Office to arrange a date and to supply pertinent information. Participation in the baptismal preparation program is required if this is your first child or the first child being baptized at St. Pius. The program is held on the second Friday of the month. Reconciliation: Thursdays 5:30-6:30 PM. Saturdays 3:00-3:45 PM. You may also call the rectory for an appointment. First Eucharist and Confirmation: A two year preparation program is required. Please call Faith Formation Office. Ministry to the Sick: Please notify us if someone would like to receive the Sacrament of the Sick or is unable to attend Mass due to illness, handicap or age. Holy Communion can be brought to them. Matrimony: Couples are asked to contact the office at least eight months in advance of the anticipated wedding date to allow adequate time for marriage preparation, including the Diocesan Preparation Program. Holy Orders and Religious Life: If you or someone you know is thinking about life as a priest, deacon or religious (man or woman) and would like to learn more, please contact one of the priests or the Diocesan Vocations Office http:// www.fallrivervocations.org or email:vocations@dioc-fr.org or call (508) 675-1311. The Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time
ST. PIUS X CHURCH, SOUTH YARMOUTH, MA 02664 Page 2 February 3-11, 2018 Sat 8 AM Anniv. Jere Baldwin 4 PM Anniv. Joseph Harrington Sun 7 AM Mem. Mary E. O Neill 9 AM Mem. Pat Enright 10:30 AM Anniv. Fr. Patrick Smyth Noon Mem. Vivian, Elaine & Leo Travers-Thibeault 5 PM Anniv. Donald MacIntyre Mon 8 AM Anniv. Josephine Barsch Tue 8 AM Anniv. Christopher Fahy February 3-11, 2018 Sat & Sun - Cape Cod Caring Cards Sat 7:30 PM Al Anon Relig. Ed. Sun 9:20 AM Faith Formation Grades K-1 Relig. Ed. 10:15 AM Faith Formation Grades 2-3 Relig. Ed. 11:45 AM RCIA Library 2:00 PM St. Joseph s House Life Center Mon 9:00 AM Crafts Group Relig. Ed. 3:30 PM Faith Formation Grades 4 & 5 Relig. Ed. 6:00 PM Faith Formation Grades 6 & 7 Relig. Ed. 6:30 PM Choir Church Tue 10:00 AM Library open Library 6:30 PM Women s Society Board mtg. Life Center Wed 9:00 AM Mission Group Relig. Ed. 10:00 AM Library open Library 1:30 PM St. Vincent depaul Society mtg. Library 6:00 PM Cub Scouts Relig. Ed. Thu 1:00 PM Adult Relig. Ed. Library 4:00 PM Bingo Life Center 5:30 PM Confession Church 5:30 PM Vocation Prayer Group Church 5:30 PM Cub Scout Board mtg. Relig. Ed. 7:15 PM Centering Prayer Library Fri Sat 9:00 AM Tour of the Catechism Library 7:30 PM Al Anon Relig. Ed. Sun 9:20 AM Faith Formation Grades K-1 Relig. Ed. 10:15 AM Faith Formation Grades 2-3 Relig. Ed. 11:45 AM RCIA Library 5:00 PM Gr 8/9 Confirmation Mass Church 6:00 PM Gr 8/9 Confirmation Class Relig. Ed. Prayer Listing: While we have a Book of Petitions near St. Joseph s altar which is being greatly used and those intentions are remembered at every Mass, we are also starting a bulletin listing for prayers for the sick. These names would stay in the bulletin for 2 months unless you call to have them removed. It can only be someone who has given permission to have their name listed, not just someone you think would like their name listed. Please remember: Patrice Fulheffer, Danielle Akin Sintoni Joan Sloane, Vita Spano, Connie & Bob Cullen. Thank you for your Stewardship in supporting of our parish community. The collection for Jan 27/28 was: $10,780. Please remember St. Pius X Parish in your estate plan! Wed 8 AM Mem. Harriet Fehenthiel Thu 8 AM Special Intentions Fri 8 AM Anniv. Barbara Monaco Sat 8 AM Mem. Marie DiNallo 4 PM Anniv. Edward Scarlett Sun 7 AM Mem. Robert A. Rubega 9 AM Mem. Ellen Nellie Coyne 10:30 AM Anniv. Janet Murphy Noon Anniv. Ken O Brien 5 PM Our Parish Family WINTER MASS SCHEDULE Mass schedule for February and March: There will only be one Vigil Mass on Saturdays at 4:00 PM. There will only be one daily Mass at 8:00 AM. STEWARDSHIP THOUGHT Like St. Paul in the second reading, the good steward can say, I do for the sake of the Gospel in the hope of sharing in its blessings. EUCHARISTIC ADORATION Eucharistic Adoration will be held in Church the Thursday before the First Friday of each month from 5:30-6:30 PM. The next date will be March 1st. NOTE: Confessions will only be heard 5:30-6:30 PM. PERSONS WITH CELIAC DISEASE: We welcome you to receive from the chalice. Please come to the sacristy and speak to the Priest or Deacon before Mass. ASH WEDNESDAY SCHEDULE February 14th Ashes will be distributed during Masses at: 8:00 AM, 12:10 and 7:00 PM and at a prayer service at 4:00 PM. The collection on Ash Wednesday is for the support of Catholic Evangelization LAWS OF FASTING Anyone between the ages of 18 and 59 should observe the Laws of Fasting. On Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, one meatless full meal is permitted. The other two meatless meals may be taken according to one s needs. Together they should not equal a full meal. LAWS OF ABSTINENCE Those 14 years and older should abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday, Good Friday, and ALL the Fridays of Lent. As Catholics, we should feel a strong obligation to be faithful to the Lenten Laws of sacrifice.
FROM THE PASTOR S DESK: Again, I repeat the notice from the Diocese as the Flu outbreak has not gotten any better. Please continue to be cautious in your hand washing and other practices. Here are some recommendations: 1. We should let our parishioners know that if they are feeling sick that not only is it acceptable to stay home from Mass but it might be the right decision to do so. 2. The sharing of the chalice/communion under both species should be suspended during this season 3. The Faithful should be encouraged to receive Communion in the hand. 4. Shaking hands during the sign of peace should be something that parishioners should feel is ok to refrain from during these days 5. Extraordinary ministers should utilize hand sanitizer prior to distribution of Communion Hand Sanitizer is also available at all entry points to the church. Lent is Approaching: Well, actually it does not begin until Wednesday February 14. Before that season begins we have this weekend and 1 more Sunday of Ordinary time. To prepare for that we still need to begin to do a few things. Firstly, we will be accepting your old palm branches from last year. There a basket in the Narthex. This will give you ample time to return them. The other thing to keep in mind is that we will be distributing Little Black Books on the weekend before Ash Wednesday. These are a wonderful addition to your Lenten devotions. The idea is to spend 7 minutes a day to learn something and to pray and meditate about it. I have distributed these for many years and they have been extremely popular! There will be 500 only of these so be sure to take it and use it! THE FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Page 3 FAITH FORMATION OFFICE PHONE: (508)394-0709 Email:StPiusXFaithFormation@comcast.net Announcement: Candidates preparing for Confirmation will celebrate the Sacrament on Saturday, April 28th at the 6:00 PM Mass. Rehearsal is scheduled for Friday, April 27 th at 6 PM. Please mark your calendars! Upcoming Schedule of Classes and Events 2/4: Classes for Grades K-3 2/5: Classes for Grades 4-7 2/6: Youth Group meeting in Library @ 6PM 2/10: Youth Group meet up: Adoration at 10AM at Holy Trinity Chapel 2/11: Classes for Grades K-3; G8/9 Confirmation Mass/Class 2/12: Classes for Grades 4-7 2/18-25: No classes Grades K-7 February Vacation 2/26: Grades 4-7 classes resume 2/27: Youth Group meeting re: Steubenville East in Library @ 6PM DYECH is just wondering... Did you remember to bring some cash or a check to buy caring cards this week? The Mission: We see, in the Gospel today, the story picks up from last week on the same Sabbath that Jesus taught in the synagogue. He now goes to Simon s house and cures Simon s mother in law by grasping her hand. The Authority of Jesus we heard about last week continues as after sunset (no longer the Sabbath) the whole town seems to come to him to be cured. But he could not stay there as the mission and the preaching continues to other places. So it is for us! We encounter this Christ and are called to bring His love and healing to others. May we respond to our baptismal call, live it, and bring that good news with us today. Questions of the Week: Adults: What can I do to be better prepared to proclaim the Good news with conviction? Children: How can I share my faith and trust in Jesus with my friends? Smile from the Mooney Archives: A new business was opening, and one of the owner s friends sent flowers for the occasion. But when the owner read the card with the flowers, it said. Rest in Peace The owner was little upset and called the florist to complain. After he had told the florist about the obvious mistake, the florist said, Sir, I m really sorry for the mistake, but rater than getting angry, you should imagine this: Somewhere there is a funeral taking place today, and they have flowers with a note saying, Congratulations on you new location. MESSAGE FROM CAPE COD HOSPITAL PASTORAL CARE OFFICE There is a priest on call at all times at Cape Cod Hospital, the Hospital Chaplain. If your loved one is a patient there and in need of a priest, ask the patient s nurse to page the priest on call. The hospital switchboard can also be called to page the priest on call. If it is not an emergency, you may also call the Pastoral Care Office at (508)862-5287. If your loved one is a patient at Cape Cod Hospital, this is the appropriate way to contact a priest, please do not contact local parishes as it only causes confusion and delay. Also remember, Sacraments can only be received by the living, so contact the Hospital Chaplain sooner rather than later. Thank you. Visit www.formed.org (Parish Code: HCJFNP)
ST. PIUS X SCHOOL www.spxschool.org * to learn the Catholic faith and follow in the footsteps of Jesus Christ *to grow spiritually, academically and socially *to lead a life of faith, service, and integrity The theme for this national week of celebration was Catholic Schools: Learn. Serve, Lead, Succeed. These qualities were recognized in students who confidently assisted as tour guides, in the evidence of our academic achievement, and in our partnership with community organizations. These qualities were part of our Cape-wide Catholic Schools Mass, our own Day of Adoration, and in the social interactions witnessed among all facets of the school community. Check our website www.spxs.org and our Facebook page to witness the recent experiences of our students! Our Middle School houses are commended for their efforts this past week. They collaborated with Lower School students to serve the needs of people in the community. One of our students, Alyssa Whiting, posted this comment about St. Pius X School: I think the school is a great example for other Catholic schools because it shows great leadership. The students that go here exemplify leadership by providing guidance to the Lower School and other Middle School grades in our house system. In gratitude, we thank Fr. Paul, Fr. Chris, and all the parishioners of St. Pius X Parish whose efforts have advanced the mission of our Catholic school. FEBRUARY 4, 2018 Page 4 ADULT RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CLASSES Church History Interested in the history of the Catholic Church? Part II of this 6- week program will cover the period from the High Middle Ages to the era of Vatican I. Classes are free and open to all. (Thursdays from 1:00 2:30 PM in the Library of the Religious Ed Building: Feb. 8 & 15.) A Tour of the Catechism Learn the truths of our Catholic faith Join an ongoing video presentation & discussion of our Catholic Catechism by Fr. Daniel J. Mahan S.T.L. Saturdays 9:00-10:00 AM in the Library. Meeting schedule: We begin again in January, all Saturdays EXCEPT the first each month. (Note: No meetings: April 28th & May 19th. Meetings will be canceled when poor weather requires plowing.) ***BUDGET ENVELOPE SYSTEM*** WEEKLY PARISH DONATIONS If you notice some of your fellow parishioners are not putting their envelopes in the collection basket it could be that they are using the electronic payment system (ACH). If you are interested please contact the Parish Office for information or for an authorization form. This is a very simple and easy way to keep track of your donations. Additionally, if you receive envelopes and do not use them, please contact the office to have them discontinued. Thank you! ST. PIUS X QUARTERLY E-NEWSLETTER GO GREEN - GO PAPERLESS! You may have just received our newsletter. Did you know that by opting out of the printed newsletter for the email version, you save money for our Parish? Plus, it s environmentally friendly and it s in full color! Sign-up: http://www.stpiusxsy.com/. Another option, you can just go to our website to read the newsletter, just by clicking on the image! EMAIL ADDRESSES: St. Pius X Parish Office/Secretary stpiusxoffice@comcast.net Fr. Paul Caron fr.paulcaron@comcast.net Fr. Christopher Stanibula fr.chrisstanibula@gmail.com Rev. Mr. David Akin retjake@comcast.net Rev. Mr. Thomas Bailey tcbjab50@comcast.net Rev. Mr. William Gallerizzo wgallerizzo@gmail.com Rev. Mr. Michael Hickey mmhickey1@msn.com Rev. Mr. Anthony Surozenski copperbrook6@comcast.net Rev. Mr. Richard Zeich dickzeich@comcast.net Faith Formation stpiusxfaithformation@comcast.net St. Pius X School info@spxschool.org St. Pius School Principal adailey@spxschool.org St. Pius X Music Ministry stpiusxmusic@comcast.net St. Pius X EM Scheduling stpiusministers@comcast.net Parish Pastoral Council stpiusppc@gmail.com Young Adults Group stpiusyoungadults@yahoo.com Knights of Columbus stpiusxkofc@gmail.com St. Pius X Newsletter stpiusxenews@gmail.com VOLUNTEER AT BINGO Bingo contributes a sizeable donation to our parish upkeep. Volunteers are needed ASAP. Please consider volunteering on Thursdays either weekly, every other week or once a month for one of the following time slots: 4:00-6:30 PM or 6:30-9:15 PM (distribute Bingo cards and lottery games), or 5:00-7:00 PM (kitchen help). We also always need donations of baked goods. Please deliver them to the Parish Life Center by 4:00 PM on Thursdays. For more info call George (508) 776-2439. Readings for the Week of February 4, 2018 Sunday: Jb 7:1-4, 6-7/Ps 147:1-2, 3-4, 5-6 [cf. 3a]/1 Cor 9:16-19, 22-23/Mk 1:29-39 Monday: 1 Kgs 8:1-7, 9-13/Ps 132:6-7, 8-10 [8a]/Mk 6:53-56 Tuesday: 1 Kgs 8:22-23, 27-30/Ps 84:3, 4, 5 and 10, 11 [2]/Mk 7:1-13 Wednesday: 1 Kgs 10:1-10/Ps 37:5-6, 30-31, 39-40 [30a]/ Mk 7:14-23 Thursday: 1 Kgs 11:4-13/Ps 106:3-4, 35-36, 37 and 40 [4a]/Mk 7:24-30 Friday: 1 Kgs 11:29-32; 12:19/Ps 81:10-11ab, 12-13, 14-15 [11a and 9a]/Mk 7:31-37 Saturday: 1 Kgs 12:26-32; 13:33-34/Ps 106:6-7ab, 19-20, 21-22 [4a]/Mk 8:1-10 Next Sunday: Lv 13:1-2, 44-46/Ps 32:1-2, 5, 11 [7]/1 Cor 10:31--11:1/Mk 1:40-45 Liturgical Publications Inc.
St. Pius X Women s Society News Dates to Remember Tue 2/6: Executive Board Meeting St. Mary s Room PLC 6:30 PM Tue 2/13: Member Meeting PLC at 1:30 PM Tue 3/6: Executive Board Meeting St. Mary s Room PLC 6:30 PM Tue 3/13: Member Meeting PLC at 1:30 PM February Meeting Speaker - Kathi Bailey from the Yarmouth Senior Center will speak on inter-generational program. It s a new program at the Senior Center. March Meeting Speaker Father Paul Caron, Pastor and moderator of the Women s Society will speak. Society Elections Quick reminder -the Nominating Committee is accepting nominations for all Board positions. We are looking for nominations for Recording Secretary which will be open and for an assistant to the Treasurer. You may contact any one of the committee members with your nominations. The Committee of: Jacquie Christensen, Annette Fiscina, Madelyn Manchuk and Chairlady, Betty Barsch. Yarmouth Food Pantry: The needs of the Food Pantry are great. All donations will help! Special need for Laundry detergents and personal care items, please bring to meetings. Winter Advisory - If there is a storm on a meeting day and Dennis-Yarmouth Schools are closed, there will be no meeting. BOOK CLUB The next meeting will be on Tuesday, February 13th at 10:00 AM in the Parish Library. We will discuss, Between Heaven and Mirth: Why Joy, Humor, and Laughter Are at the Heart of the Spiritual Life, by James Martin, SJ. Start reading and smiling! DAILY MASS ATTENDEES Remember, when the Dennis-Yarmouth schools have been cancelled due to weather, there will be no daily morning Mass. Tune into the local TV Mass. BE SAFE IN WINTER WEATHER! THE FRANCISCANS ARE HERE AT ST. PIUS X The small community of Franciscans of the true Order Franciscans Secular (OFS) will be gathering in the Religious Ed Center the first Saturday of each month at 9:00 AM beginning on March 3rd in a new rebirth. We Secular Franciscans were formerly known as the Third Order of Franciscans and are under the auspices of Pope Francis1and the Vatican. After the 8:00AM Mass, in devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mother in celebration of the Eucharist and her Immaculate Heart, the St Francis Fraternity of Peace, will gather in prayer, friendship, simplicity, study of the Gospel, and love. We are Catholic men, women, and ordained priests and deacons over 18 years of age that live and work in the world following the footsteps of our Lord, Jesus, in the example of St Francis of Assisi. If you are interested in following our Lord, Jesus, through the Gospels (Jn. 10:27) please call a Secular Franciscan: (774)212-1461. You are most welcome to gather with us in inquiry. THE FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME Page 5 The St. Pius X Knights of Columbus Council #10346 meets on the COUNCIL #10346 2nd and 4th Wednesday of every month in the Parish Life Center (25 Barbara Street, South Yarmouth). The meetings begin at 6:30 PM sharp. For more information, please contact Brian O. Grand Knight at (508)258-0423. MONTHLY BREAKFAST The monthly breakfast will not be served in February or March. RCIA The parish will celebrate the RCIA Rites of Acceptance and Welcome for Scott Raycroft and Pedro Henrique Souza during the noon liturgy on Sunday, February 11th. At this time, Scott and Pedro begin the their path toward full communion with the Church at the Easter Vigil. All members of the parish are invited to celebrate these Rites with Scott and Pedro. SECOND COLLECTION HOME MISSIONS Support the Catholic Home Missions Appeal this weekend, Feb 3/4! Right now, over 40 percent of dioceses in the United States are considered home mission territory because they are unable to fund the essential pastoral work needed in their communities. Your support funds programs, such as religious education, seminary formation, and lay ministry training, to build vibrant faith communities right here in the United States. Please be generous. More information can be found at www.usccb.org/home-missions. COMMUNITY NEWS Our Lady of the Cape Lenten Mission Our Lady of the Cape Parish will be hosting Deacon Keith Strohm, a well-known international speaker and author, for a Lenten Mission on the evenings of March 19 21, at 7:00 PM. Deacon Keith has helped tens of thousands of people hear the Gospel message and encounter the mercy, love and power of Jesus. His mission is entitled, Ablaze: Passionately Pursuing Christ and a Life of Purpose. It promises to be a deep and meaningful Lenten Mission! All are welcome! 2018 WOMEN S & MEN S CONFERENCE Be on Fire - Set the World on Fire 9:00 AM March 10, 2018 Stonehill College Register online at the fallriverdiocese.org - by March 1st Cost: Adults $50 NEW! Special Track for Young Adults (ages 18-30): Cost $35 (fee includes lunch & morning refreshments)