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Dear Friends,

It is interesting that something so fundamental and basic to survival as food, is also something that is essential to marking special moments and celebrations in our lives. St. Pius X Parish is no stranger to this phenomenon. It seems that there is no shortage of both celebrations and food here, even if we have scaled back some. It is appropriate, though, to link the two because there is sacredness to this link. That is why our Lord established the Eucharist as a source of our salvation.

One-and-a-half weeks ago, I joined our parish’s Women of Faith study group on a pilgrimage to the San Antonio missions as a part of the observances of the Year of Faith. The objective of the trip was to visit the mission churches that were so instrumental in establishing the foundation of faith in South Texas during a time when there was still no inkling of a union called The United States. We toured four missions and offered specific prayers at each. At the largest, Mission San José, we celebrated the Eucharist where generations of faithful have done so for almost 300 years. Following the Mass, the entire group of 14 gathered for a meal at a local eating establishment. We opted for Mexican food. I thoroughly enjoyed sitting down with these faith-filled women and was glad to get to know them better.

I chose to eat the chicken mole. It was rather savory, with just the right amount of spiciness. Even though it was quite delicious, it couldn’t compare to the very first mole I ever had. I was still a seminarian at the time. I was spending a month in Cuernavaca, Mexico studying Spanish with other seminarians during the summer. We each stayed in the homes of local families for immersion in the language. One day, the mother of my host family decided to take me to an acquaintance’s house for lunch. The house actually turned out to be a corrugated metal shack with a dirt floor on the outskirts of town. The woman of the house graciously invited me in and asked if I wanted to try chicken mole. Mole is a thick, r ich, chocolate-tinged sauce that is poured over the chicken. Being adventuresome, I said, “Sure!”

I sat and waited at the simple table and took in the sight around me through the open doorway outside. After some time, the woman came back and served me a plate of the most fabulous h o m e - c o o k e d chicken mole you could ever imagine. I often wondered if she

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 5:30PM

Holy Days: 8:15AM, 12PM & 5:30PM(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 Fridays

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PastorFr. Paul Hesse

Parochial VicarFr. Joseph Thang Nguyen

Permanent DeaconsSalvador (Sal) Alvarado

Manuel Marroquin

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 EducationSr. Barbara Netek, IWBS / 993-9024

Director of Adult Faith Formation and Director of RCIA

Sr. Annette Wagner, IWBS / 993-0299

Director of Youth MinistryRobert Streight / 452-4513

Medication Assistance Program (MAP)

Dolores Saenz / 906-2529

School PrincipalKathy Clark

School SecretaryLeigh Anne Gibbon

MaintenanceErnie Peña

HousekeepingYolanda Ruiz, Virginia Medrano

Bulletin/Website EditorLisa Catchings

Office phone: (361) 993-4053Office email: lcatchings@stpiusxcc.org

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hadn’t gone out behind the shed and slaughtered the family chicken just for me! In any event, the meal impressed a lasting memory upon my mind.

I was struck by the magnanimous gesture of generosity on her part. The woman was obviously quite poor, as evidenced by the squalid living conditions. Nevertheless, she opened her heart to me as her guest, and I experienced the blessing of her love through the meal that she prepared. I likewise experienced a deepening bond with the group that I shared a meal with during the mission trip a little over a week ago.

Perhaps that is part of the reason that food and meals are so much a part of special celebrations. there is a kind of bonding in a shared meal. There is a personal investment, a kind of love, if you will, that is poured into the preparation. There is also a unity that is experienced as we share in this action of being nourished. It seems to me that there is nothing arbitrary about Jesus instituting the Eucharist as the source of grace for our journey toward the Eternal Banquet. In the sharing of this meal, we become sharers in the mystery of Christ’s passion, death, and resurrection. Therefore, we participate in the gift of Christ’s redemption. In the sharing of this heavenly food, we are bound together in love and we become one body in Christ. If anything, let us

be more conscious of the gift that the Eucharist is as we celebrate today’s feast of Corpus Christi - the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ.

God bless,

Welcome new Parishioners!Please welcome our new

parishioners Michael A. and Roxanne Garcia & children: Michael, Camryn, and Maxx, Andres L. and Kathryn Saenz & children: Araceli & Diego and Derek and Cheryl Villanueva & children: Darren and Madison. We invite them to become an active part of our growing faith community!

Fr. Paul & Fr. Joseph Out of the Office

Both Fr. Paul and Fr. Joseph will be out of the office on Tuesday, June 4th, and Wednesday, June 5th, for priestly fraternity. They will be available on Monday morning prior to leaving.

Comings and GoingsThe Week at a Glance

Sunday, June 2Youth T-Shirt Sale after Masses1:30PM – Baptism class – CC#14:00PM – David Bayardo’s reception – PH5:30PM – Graduation Mass - CH

Monday, June 36:30PM – CMSE Recertification – CC#1

Tuesday, June 46:00-8:00AM – Men’s Journey – CC#1&210:00AM- Journey – CC#212:30 – 3:00PM – MAP – CC#16:30PM – Acts of Charity – CC#1

Wednesday, June 57-8:00AM – Joyful Pillars – CC#29:00AM – 12:00PM – MAP – CC#16:30PM – Alhambra - R

Thursday, June 61:00PM – Bridge – CC#1&27:00PM – Adoration – CH

Friday, June 7Saturday, June 8

10:00AM – 4:00PM – Boy Scouts – PH4:00-10:00PM – Meeting - PH

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Seminarian to Stay With Us this SummerA few weeks during the summer, we will have a

seminarian residing in the rectory and involved in the parish. His name is James Hernandez. James is studying at Holy Trinity Seminary in Irving, TX and calls Christ the King Parish home. We look forward to having James with us this summer!

Holy Hour with the Pope on the Feast of Corpus Christi

Today, Pope Francis will preside at an hour of Eucharistic Adoration at St. Peter’s Basilica in the Vatican, in communion with all the bishops and with their local diocesan communities around the world. The Cathedral will adjust it’s Sunday Mass Schedule in order to join this event. Because of the difficulty of changing our Mass Schedule, we will have an hour-long adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at 1:00 p.m. today, Sunday, June 2nd. Please join us!

Fortnight for FreedomThis year we will again observe the Fortnight for

Freedom on June 21st-July 4th. We will be inviting all parishioners to join in this two-week period of prayer and action to address the many current challenges to religious liberty, including the August 1, 2013 deadline for religious organizations to comply with the HHS mandate; Supreme Court rulings that could redefine marriage in June, and religious liberty concerns in areas such as immigration and humanitarian services. More details will come soon.

Priesthood OrdinationThe Diocese of Corpus Christi joyfully announces the

ordination of Christopher Becerra to the Order of Presbyter on Saturday, June 8th at 10:00am at Corpus Christi Cathedral. Please continue to pray for vocations to the Priesthood and Consecrated Life.

Interested in traveling?Many of you have asked about going to St. Mary-of-

the-Woods for a short while. If you are interested in visiting there for a few days (perhaps early August or early September), please contact Sister Barbara Bluntzer, SP at 361-945-3976 or at the church office at 993-4053. More details later.

Healing Mass Next FridayOur parish will celebrate the Sacrament of Anointing of the

Sick at Mass this coming Friday, June 7th, at 5:30PM. All who are infirm, preparing for surgery, or advanced in years are particularly encouraged to join us for the Sacrament of Healing.

Deacon David Bayardo David Javier Bayardo was ordained to the Sacred Order of Deacon yesterday. David will serve as Deacon at the 5:30pm Mass today here at St. Pius, with a reception taking place be-fore Mass at 4:00 p.m. in our Parish Hall.

Just an Idea As you go on vacation this summer, remember that the

complimentary bottles of shampoo, lotion, soap, etc. from hotels and motels are just the right size to fit in the CARE packages to our military overseas. These items will be collected in late August.

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EDGE & LIFE TEEN InformationAlthough we are inviting underclassmen to serve at the

Annual Senior Reception on June 2 after Mass, EDGE & LIFE TEEN is officially over for the summer.

**Please look online at www.stpiusxcc.org for more information on upcoming events.

EDGE will resume Wednesday, August 21 from 6:30-8:00 pm!

LIFE TEEN will resume Sunday, August 18 from 6:45-8:30 pm!!

Senior Mass and ReceptionAs the Class of 2013 prepares to graduate, please join

us in celebration of their accomplishment at the 5:30 pm Mass today, June 2nd. A reception will follow in the Youth Center.

LIFE TEEN T-Shirt SaleYouth who are attending the

Steubenville conference next month will be selling Catholic t-shirts outside of the Church on June 1st & 2nd. Shirt sizes are S, M, L, XL, and XXL. Each shirt is $20. We will also have “girl fitted” shirts for sell. They are $20 each.

Donations are accepted, and we ask that you continue to be generous. God bless you and your families!

Altar Servers

June 8 &9Sat. 5:30 p.m.

Matthew OliveiraJacob Rivera

Ryan Park

Sun. 8:00 a.m.MC Andrew Shull

MC Toby ShullMC Tori Shull

Christian Ramos

Sun. 10:00 a.m.MC Kelsey Krnavek

Dalton RivesStacia Krnavek

Ryan Rives

Sun. 12:00 p.m.Paris Hanna

Luis LopezJacob Lugo

Paxton Hanna

Sun. 5:30 p.m.MC Marisa Matthijetz

Issac MatthijetzBenjamin Mikulencak

Hudson Mikulencak

LECTORS 10th SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME JUN 8 SAT 5:30 P.M. Bud Colwell JUN 8 SAT 5:30 P.M. Fred McCutchon JUN 9 SUN 8:00 A.M. Ethel Dulak JUN 9 SUN 8:00 A.M. Tracie Jensen JUN 9 SUN 10:00 A.M. Jennifer Krnavek JUN 9 SUN 10:00 A.M. Hester Rodriquez JUN 9 SUN 12:00 NOON Clay Thompson JUN 9 SUN 12:00 NOON Margaret Thompson JUN 9 SUN 5:30 P.M. Martha St. Romain JUN 9 SUN 5:30 P.M. Angela L. Soliz

CREATING AND MAINTAINING A SAFE ENVIRONMENT

Special re-certification class Monday, June 3rd 6:30pm CC#1.

Certification: If you have already taken the Safe Environment Class, please check your card for the expiration date. Posted on the St. Pius X website under Ministries you will find the tab for Safe Environment. Those whose cards have expired are listed. Please check and if your name is there, please take a class before July.

If you are new to a ministry and have not taken a class, you are required to take the core class as soon as possible. The next Core Class at St. Pius X will be July 1 at 6:30 PM in CC#1 or you may check the Diocesan website for classes elsewhere.

Interested in finding out more about being a Catholic?

St. Pius X faith community invites you to an inquiry session this Sunday, June 2nd. Meet members of the parish RCIA team and find out about the process. We meet from 9:00am to 9:45am in CC-2. For more information, contact Sr. Annette Wagner at 993-0299 or awagner@stpiusxcc.org.

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Vacation Bible School The theme for VBS this year is “Kingdom Rock - Where kids stand strong for God”It will be held July 15th - July 19th from 8:30 a.m. - 12:00 noon. Registration is limited and is on a first come first serve basis so the sooner the better. You can fill out the form on line and print it or you can pick up a form at the office. Registration began May 8th. Website address for registration is: https://www.groupvbspro.com\vbs\ez\stpiusxccNOTE: Kindergarden class is full! You can add your name to our waiting list, but no new registrations are being taken for Kindergarden as this time.

VBS Looking for Help…. WE ARE LOOKING FOR HELP PREPARING THE PROPS

FOR VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL. SO…if anyone has a bit of time they could come and help us paint the characters and background it would be much appreciated. It is whatever time you can give. Just call and let me know. All are welcome.

Did You Register Online for VBS?If you registered for VBS online and have not made payment,

this must be done to secure your childs registration. You can either pay online via the VBS link on our website or drop your payment off at the parish office, Monday-Friday.

School NewsBy Principal Kathy Clark

The last week of school was short and bittersweet. We came back from a 3-day weekend for two days of school. Those two days were filled with award ceremonies, graduations and end-of-school parties. For the retiring principal, there were many “finals.”

On Tuesday, 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. More than half of them have attended St. Pius since kindergarten or earlier. Four of them, Kayla Abbott, Toby Johnson, Jacob Lugo and Mathew Lutz, started here when they were 3 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. Afterwards, they were whisked off in a limousine to their end-of-school party. It was a fun 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 25 little children in graduation gowns and hats stroll down the aisle was a sight to see! Their well-rehearsed practice 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 at church. In twelve short years these same students will go through the same motions again as high school graduates.

On Wednesday, 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 Caitlin Tatsch (1st grade), Elizabeth Arnolds (2nd grade), Kyler Ross (3rd grade), Mary Arnolds (4th grade), Sarah Grace O’Donnell (5th grade), and Taylor Skrobarczyk (6th grade). There were many students who were awarded A Honor Roll and A/B Honor Roll for the year, and 14 students who had Perfect Attendance for the year. One 6th grader, Matthew Lutz, received an award for Perfect Attendance since K-4! That means he did not miss a day of school for the past 8 years! That’s quite an accomplishment!

There have been many “finals” lately for this retiring principal of St. Pius X Catholic School: the final “Monday Note,” the final Morning Prayer with the staff, the final weekly Mass with the children, and now, the final church bulletin news. I have to say that I’ve had a great 10 years here. The reality of actually leaving began to set in during the past two weeks as I said to myself with each passing event, “That’s the last time I will do this or do that!” We have a wonderful school here in our parish and I will miss it dearly. It is truly a Blue Ribbon School in every way, not only because of

its strong academics, but also because of its bright students, fabulous teachers and supportive and involved parents. I plan to stay as involved in the school and parish as I can, and will help out wherever I’m needed, so I am not saying “good-bye.”

I thank Msgr. Shirley who hired me 10 years ago, for believing in me and trusting me to run this school. It has been a pleasure to work with him and also with Fr. Paul. I also thank our parishioners who have been so supportive of the school all these years. The support of the pastor and the parishioners is vital to any Catholic school’s success. May God continue to bless you each and every day!

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Please Pray for our Sick & Shut-Ins:Mass Intentions Mag, Marcie Aguilar, Alicia & Luis Alvarado, Isabel

Anorga, Luisa Arevalo, Manuel Balbin, Janelle Ballard, Bruce Balli, Madison Beckwith, Ann Bednorz, Don Birt, Sgt. 1st Class William Boone, Robert Bordenet, Lucy Boyd, Bill Brumback, Bob Byrd, Stella & Michael Campos, Ashley Carroll, Sherry Coveyou, Jason Cox, Shirley Curry, Florinda De La Garza, Mark DeGaish, Sandy DeGregorio, Minga DeLosSantos, Samantha Didear Deste, Liz Elovitz, Yolanda Escobar, Bobby Floyd, Jay Francis, Esperanza Garcia, Raymond Garcia, Jr., Terry Garza, Elida Gonzalez, Glenda Graham, Vickie Grainger, Maria Griffin, Charlotte & Tommy Groner, Jared Groner, Terry Groner, Colleen Habeeb, Marie Habeeb, Rose Marie Hand, James Hartman, Corina Herndon, Chris Holland, Graham Hughes, Elizabeth Johnson, Mary Kelly, Dorothy Krause, Harold Lee, Arlene Leep, Ed Lewis, Dorothy Mathews, Michael McCloskey, Virginia Medrano, Robert Miller, Johhnye Lee Mokry, John Morgan, Dan Murray, Anna Nicolas, Toufic Nicolas, Patricia Paris, Phil Perabo, Robert M. Pope, Ron Randolph, Raymond Richter, John & Irene Rosales, Rebecca Rosales, Marguerite Ross, Albert Rubio, Luis Salazar, Tim Salch, Amber Saylor, Josephine Sheldon, Tina Shepherd, Msgr. Richard Shirley, Willie Mae Shirley, Judy Slaughter, Mary Pat Slavik, Maxine Sommers, Adrian Sosa, Renato Sovran, Lydia Tey, Sara Trevino, Mary Vall, Idolina Vela, Josie Velasco, Luz Villarreal, Melva Walet, Bea Wilson, Dolly Zihelli, Sarah Zuniga and all those who asked for and need our prayers.

Sat. 6/1 8:15AM † Antonio Villarreal’s Annv. by Elva V. Garza 5:30PM † Gwen Irvin’s Annv. by John, Debra & Brian JanosekSun. 6/2 8:00AM † Bruce Bayerlein, Dale & Iluminada Gunnar by Bayerlein family 10:00AM † Owen Gerald Dunne by Penny Pacheco 12:00PM † Alvino Campos by Stella Campos 5:30PM For the Parishioners Mon. 6/3 8:15AM † Cecil Newbury’s Annv. by Sr. Mary Anne PaganoTue. 6/4 8:15AM † Gilbert Schanen by Nancy SchanenWed. 6/5 8:15AM † Richard Rodriguez by Elva V. Garza † Martha Kaler by Evelyn Mansheim † Mary Brandesky by Jim & Carolyn Buehrig † Richard Mathews & family by Dorothy Mathews Dr. & Mrs. Zachary Zuniga’s Intentions by Raul & Sarah Zuniga 5:30PM † Filiberto Martinez by Carolyn Canchola † Buddy Moore & Brenda Moore by Lory Moore † Josephine Kolda by Frank & Martha Kolda † Lewis A. Dellinger by Keith family † Juan M. Ramirez by Linda Ramirez & family † Silverio Valencia, Jr., Annv. by Gary Valencia † Roberta Torres & Family by George & Estela PhillipsThu. 6/6 8:15AM † Sterling Achee by Anna VrazelFri. 6/7 8:15AM † Alicia Quesada by Fr. Joseph Nguyen † John the Baptist Nguyen by family † Dorothy Janosek by Pat Janosek † The Eggemeyer family by Mathews family † Bennie Garcia by the Garcia family 5:30PM † Edmond Ford by Tommy & Charlotte Groner † Nick Toledo by Tommy & Charlotte Groner † Michael Szepessy, Sr. by the Walch famly † Grace Gonzalez & Irma S. Nichols by Eligio & Martha Saenz † Celia R. Saenz by Dolores Saenz † Maria Rolong by Nilza Gonzalez † Jimmy Bray by Liz Sefsik Sat. 6/8 5:30PM † Grace Gonzalez by Martha SaenzSun. 6/9 8:00AM For the Parishioners 10:00AM † Filberto Martinez by Carolyn Canchola 12:00PM † Hector Escalante by Emily & Fred Dickinson 5:30PM † Michael Szepessy by James & Chris Salem-Carr 730PM † Fr. Nguyen Van Liep by Family

Financial Report for week ending 5/26/2013

Operating Revenue:Sunday Collection ............. $19,566.06Other Income ......................$2,132.06

Total Operating Revenue ..$21,698.12

Other Contributions:Acts of Charity ..........................$87.00Janosek Scholarship ................ $25.00Catholic Charities .....................$50.00Retired Diocesan Priest’s ......... $25.00Catholic Comm. Campaign ...... $30.00Tornado Relief .....................$3,532.91

Total Other Contributions .... $3,749.91

Total Contributions ............$25,448.03

Loan balance on Youth Bldg as of May 17, 2013 ..... $784,135.38

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