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I have a number of thoughts rattling around in my mind as I write this week’s letter. Rather than focus on a particular theme or on the Gospel for the weekend, I would like to touch base with you on a few things.

As you know, now that we have paid off our debt on the Youth Center, we have turned our focus to completing one of the aspects of the parish Master Plan that was left off the table when our capital campaign got underway a few years ago. We have embarked on the project of refurbishing the church parking lot. The current condition of the parking lot is obviously deteriorating, but we are doing what we can to maintain it until we are able to begin the major work of renovating. We realize that the stripes for the parking spaces are virtually non-existent, but we are trying to hold off on the expense of re-striping until we get the parking lot construction underway.

There are many pieces to the puzzle, so there will be a number of steps to take before we can implement the project. Engineering plans for the new parking lot are currently in progress, and landscaping designs are being drawn up. After we have these, we will need to take our designs before the diocesan building commission to get their approval, and then to the city for their approbation. At a later point, we will seek bids for the construction work, and finally select the best company for the job. Realistically, when all the pieces come together, we will look at starting work sometime after the new year. We appreciate your patience as we continue the process, and we ask for your prayers as the project progresses. Once everything is done, we should have a beautiful parking lot that will showcase our wonderful parish.

On another note, we recently employed Sr. Annette Wagner, IWBS, to coordinate our adult education programs full time. For several years, Sr. Annette has been working here part-time while she worked for the diocese part-time in the Office of Consecrated Life. Now that she no longer works on the diocesan level, she can devote her time to developing our adult education opportunities. We encourage you to take advantage of our courses and invest more in learning your faith. I want to especially challenge younger families and adults to take time out of your busy lives to get to know your Faith better.

One thing that has become glaringly obvious in recent years is how little our young people know about God and about their religious beliefs. There doesn’t seem to be the same kind of priority in forming a child’s faith as in the past. That doesn’t mean that it is any less important. In fact, it is even more critical these days that children have faith inculcated in their lives so that they can have a foundation for the many challenges that they will face as they mature. It is not something that one can introduce at some later time and expect that it will be sufficient. Like all things, a foundation of faith builds on itself. It requires much reinforcement and slow maturity. I encourage all parents to take religious education even more seriously than secular education. Faith is the most precious gift that we can have. When all else is lost, faith is what we hold on to.

Finally, Pope Francis is set to visit the United States from September 22th - 27th. It is certainly going to be a very special moment of grace. During his visit, he will canonize Blessed Junipero Serra a Saint. Junipero Serra was instrumental in establishing a number of missions and he helped evangelize a

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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

great number of people. This is a significant moment for the Church in America and a source of great blessing to have another saint from America. Pope Francis will also give speeches before a Joint Session of Congress, as well as before the United Nations General Assembly. He will also participate in the World Meeting of Families. These are very momentous and rare occasions for all of us as Catholics. I encourage you to watch as many events as you can and, in the meantime, pray that it will be an an effective visit, which will draw people closer to Christ. Pray especially for families. We live in a state where families are suffering greatly because of brokenness, abuse, divorce, strain, and stress. We pray that we can all respond to Christ, who came to open us up to his wondrous love!

God bless!

Parish Office ClosedThe parish office will be closed this

Monday, September 7th, in observance of the Labor Day holiday. It will reopen on Tuesday, September 8th, at 9:00 a.m.

Welcome New Parishioners!Please welcome Raul and Maribel Barrera

and their children Jon & Joseph.

Catholic Daughters MeetingThe Catholic Daughters of the

Americas - Angels of Mary Court 2460 are looking for ladies to join us in unity and charity to serve

our church and our community. If you are currently serving in a ministry and would like to be part of an organization that gives back to our church and community, please join us on Tuesday, Sept 8th in CC#2 at 6:30pm for fellowship followed by our meeting at 7:00pm. CDA Members - please bring your dues.

Altar & Rosary Society MeetingThe next St. Pius X Altar & Rosary Society

meeting will be Thursday, September 10, 2015 at 9:00am in CC #2. We would love to have you join us for the rosary, fellowship, and refreshments. New to the parish? This would be a great time to check out the Altar & Rosary Society. Please contact Susan Dougherty at 361-855-8541 or suedougherty@sbcglobal.net for more information.

Food Handler’s ClassA food handler’s class has been arranged

for the members of our new Bereavement/Funeral Meal Ministry; however, everyone is welcome. If you need a permit, or the one you have is expiring, please join us on Tuesday, September 15th, at 6:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall. The cost of the class is $15 and it must be CASH.

Comings and GoingsThe Week at a GlanceSunday, September 6th 8:30-10:00AM – RCIA – YC1:30PM – Baptism - CHMonday, September 7th LABOR DAY-OFFICE CLOSEDTuesday, September 8th 6:00-8:00AM – Men’s Journey – CC31&210:00-12:00PM – Journey – CC#21:00-3:00PM – Sultanas - R12:00-3:00PM – MAP – CC#12:00-3:30PM – Adult Ed. – CC#26:00-9:00PM – Journey #145 – PH6:30PM – CMSE – CC#16:30-7:30PM – Scout Comm. Meeting – CAF7:00PM – Catholic Daughters – CC#2Wednesday, September 9th 7:00AM – Joyful Pillars – CC#28:00AM-3:00PM – School – CC#1&29:00AM-12:00PM – MAP – C#1 office9:30AM – Schola – C/R3:30PM – Children’s Choir – C/R4:30PM – Youth Choir – C/R5:30PM – CCD – CC#1&2, CAFThursday, September 10th 7:00-8:30AM – School – PH9:00AM – Altar Society – CC#21:30PM – Bridge – CC#1&26:00-7:00PM – Webelos – CAF6:00-7:00PM – Tiger Scouts - PH6:00PM – Bell Choir – C/R7:00PM – Adoration – CH7:30PM – Adult Choir – C/RFriday, September 11th 9:00-11:00AM – Women of Faith – YCAll Day – Women’s Way – PH7:00-8:00PM – Veteran’s Meeting – CC#2Saturday, September 12th 6:00-8:00AM – “That Man is You” – CC#29:00AM-5:00PM – Joyful Pilars – CC#1ALL DAY – Women’s Way Retreat - PHSunday, September 13th 8:30-10:00AM – RCIA - YC

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Friendship Circle meets soonLadies, we will begin our meetings in church on Wednesday, September

16th with an 11 a.m. Mass for our deceased spouses. Then we gather for our meal in the Parish Hall to celebrate and reminisce about our own school days of long ago! We want to supply the children at the Ark (who attend school in their area) with a useful item, so you are asked to purchase something they can use in their classes. We will see you soon on the 16th, in church!

Evening of Eucharistic Adoration and Global RosaryPlease join the St. Pius X Catholic Church community for an Evening of

Eucharistic Adoration and the recitation of the Holy Rosary on September 17, 2015 at 7:00pm. Father James Kelleher, SOLT, an internationally known speaker, will give his talk on Mary, Mother of Our Lord Jesus Christ. Children from St. Pius Catholic School will form a living rosary. Refreshments will be served following the Holy Hour. Please come and invite a friend.

A Retreat Day for AllA day of prayer using the journaling/art style is being offered on Friday,

September 25th from 9 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. in the Parish Hall. Sister Rosemary Schmalz, SP has conducted these weekend or 1-day retreats for several years. Journaling with art involves no necessary skill with words or art! It is a personal style of prayer that may be useful in each one’s spiritual journey. $25 fee includes materials, lunch and drinks: registration is required before September 24th. Forms are available in the church and parish office.

Italy Pilgrimage for the Year of MercyCelebrate the Year of Mercy by joining Fr. Paul on a once-in-a-lifetime

pilgrimage to Italy from April 3 -14, 2016. The destinations will include visits to: Naples, Isle of Capri, Pompeii, Montecassino (Tomb of St. Benedict), San Giovanni Rotondo (Shrine of Padre Pio), Lanciano (Eucharistic Miracle), Assisi, Orvieto, and Rome. The cost is $3,790.00 all inclusive. For more information, contact Fr. Paul at the parish office. Brochures are also available at the parish office.

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 placing an ad in our parish 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.

Interested in Sponsoring Luncheon? The Newman Center, the Catholic Church on the campus of TAMU-CC and the mission church to St. Pius X, is seeking ministries or individuals to sponsor a luncheon for the stu-dents after the weekly mass on Wednesday’s. The campus is growing with a strong presence of Catholic faithful. Many of the students are far from home and miss the family

contact. Finding a church family is a strong bond to continue faith forma-tion and development in this age group. To sponsor a lunch during the fall semester, please contact Amy Baragee at ABarragree@diocesecc.org or call 361-879-5448.

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Life TeenSunday, September 6 - No Life TeenSunday, September 13 - High School Youth Spectacular

EdgeThis semester our Edge program will be having a series on

Scripture.Wednesday, September 9 - Fortitude in the Storm: NoahWednesday, September 16 - Actions = Words: Issue Night On

Integrity Youth Spectacular

The Deadlines for both Youth Spectaculars have passed. If you signed up watch the bulletin for more information. Middle School Youth Spectacular will be held on September 20 and High School Youth Spectacular will be held on September 13. Stay Up To Date!

Instagram: @stpiusxtxymFacebook: StpiusxyouthministryTwitter: @stpiusxymWebsite: www.stpiusxym.com

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Sun. 12:00 p.m.MC Ranger QuinteroMatthew LutzKyler RossChristian Mirabal

Sun. 5:30 p.m.MC Ethan PompaTaylor SkrobarcykAdam VillarrealTheonna Wisner

Altar Servers

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Sat. 5:30 p.m.MC Kyle PekarHannah CazalasPreston CazalasPierson Cazalas

Sun. 8:00 a.m.MC Kevin BeckwithJustin GomezChazz Tamez

Sun. 10:00 a.m.MC Jeremy BedollaMackenzie DeSiveJosef FicherElizabeth Arnolds

Pop a Top for a Good CauseOur Acts of Charity committee continues

to collect pull-tabs to turn into the Ronald McDonald House so that they can redeem

and use the monies for their needs. So many of us just throw these away, so we are asking you to save the pull tabs off of your soda, beer and all other cans with pull-tabs. You can drop them in the designated box in the back of the church, or drop by the parish office, and we will take to the Ronald McDonald House. Thanks for your support!

LECTORS

24th Sunday in Ordinary TimeSEP 12 SAT 5:30P.M. Bud ColwellSEP 12 SAT 5:30P.M. Al HesseSEP 13 SUN 8:00A.M. Ralph RodriguezSEP 13 SUN 8:00A.M. Alpha PattersonSEP 13 SUN 10:00A.M. Theresa ArizmendiSEP 13 SUN 10:00A.M. Richard ArizmendiSEP 13 SUN 12:00NOON Marion MaasSEP 13 SUN 12:00NOON Art KalerSEP 13 SUN 5:30P.M. Angela SolizSEP 13 SUN 5:30P.M. Mike Winstead

CCD / CONFIRMATION REGISTRATION DEADLINE

This week is your last chance to register your children for CCD and/or Confirmation classes. You can obtain the registration form from the back of the church, from the Parish Office or from the St. Pius X website. Please

do this as soon as possible so that we can be sure we have the Catechists needed to work with your child/children in faith formation. If you have any questions, call Sr. Barbara Netek at 993-9024.

Confirmation I First year of preparation classes are held on Monday and

Wednesday evening at 6:30. Please specify which night your teen will be attending the class. The classes are not interchangeable. If you choose Monday you must attend the Monday class and the same is true for the Wednesday class. In any case the class begins at 6:30 pm. ANY CONCERNS OR QUESTIONS, call Sr. Barbara Netek.

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School News By Principal Bryan Krnavek

ADULT EDUCATION

Adult Faith Formation OpportunitiesThis fall there are several opportunities for adults to grow

in their faith.

POPE FRANCIS’ RECENT ENCYCLICAL: On Care for Our Common Home

Monday 7:00 to 8:30 PM in CC-2; we begin September 14 OR Tuesday 2:00 to 3:30 PM in CC-2; we begin September 15. Join us as we review, discuss and reflect on a summary of the encyclical. (8 sessions with minimal homework) For more information, contact Sr. Annette at 993-0299 or awagner@stpiusxcc.org.

A quick DVD overview of the Bible: Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible

Tuesday 7:00 to 8:30 PM in the elementary school, Room 2; we begin September 15.

(Park on St. Pius Drive and enter the school through the playground gate.) If you missed the Bible study The Great Adventure, join us for this updated version. (8 sessions)

For more information, contact Sr. Annette at 993-0299 or awagner@stpiusxcc.org.

Walking Toward Eternity: Engaging the Struggles of Your Heart

What’s holding you back? Do anger, fear, shame, loneliness or envy get in the way of your relationship with Christ? Are you ready for a change? Join the St. Pius X Women of Faith on Fridays from 9:00 to 11:00 AM in the Youth Building. We begin September 11. (8 sessions) For more information, contact Sarah Morrison at 361-816-8246 or sfm011@grandecom.net.

RCIA Inquiry Sessions all Sundays in August

Inquiry sessions for the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) are now meeting. If you are not a

member of the Catholic Church and are simply curious; if you are a Catholic returning to the Church; if you are a Catholic in need of your First Communion and Confirmation, join the RCIA team on Sunday in CC-2 from 9:00 to 9:45 AM. You, too, may be able to say that RCIA “has been a beautiful journey of exploring and learning about my spiritual life. “ For more information, contact Sister Annette Wagner at 993-0299 or awagner@stpiusxcc.org. (Walk-ins are welcome!)

Happy Labor Day Weekend! In the past week, we had our Gospel Value of the Month Lunch with the Principal, the students enjoyed a noon dismissal on Friday and the teachers and staff

attended an afternoon of recollection about family with Sister Annette on Friday afternoon. Friday night was also St. Pius X School Night with the Hooks in which a portion of the proceeds from tickets sold at the school came back to our Athletic Department. In addition, I was able to throw out the ceremonial 1st pitch and I didn’t hit anybody or throw it over the backstop!

Student Council officers were elected on August 28th. Those elected were: Alexis Alaniz (6th) – President, Ryan Lennan (6th) – Vice-President, Kyler Ross (6th) – Secretary, Addy Harney (5th) – Treasurer and Caitlin Tatsch (4th) – Chaplain. These officers will serve our school well! They will be setting their service projects for the year at their first meeting on September 28th.

Congratulations are in order for Madison Janachovsky, a 6th grader, who was the winner of the Halloween t-shirt design contest and will have her drawing on the t-shirts this year. She will also receive a free t-shirt and $20 worth of carnival tickets. The second place winner was Addy Harney, a 5th grader. She will receive $10 worth of carnival tickets. The carnival seems like a long time away, however, it will be here before you know it.

Nine students were honored for being caught practicing the Gospel Manner of the Month which was “joy”. These students were treated to Jason’s Deli for lunch on Thursday. Bob and Sue Becquet of our parish have been sponsoring this program for the past 13 years. Our students thank you!

This coming week will be a short one for students and staff due to the Labor Day Holiday on Monday. When we return, we will celebrate Grandparents Day on Wednesday and our 5th and 6th Grade students will participate in a back to school Liturgy on Thursday. Our beloved grandparents are invited to join us for Mass on Wednesday at 8:15 a.m. and then visit the classrooms afterwards. Grandparents Day is not until Sunday, September 13th, but we celebrate it a little early since we do not attend school on Sunday. This Thursday, our 5th and 6th graders will participate in the annual “Liturgy to Begin the School Year” at the Corpus Christi Cathedral. This is an annual Mass that is celebrated by Bishop Michael Mulvey and the pastors of parishes that have schools. All of the Catholic Schools in the Diocese send their exiting classes to this Mass. Selected students from all the schools serve as lectors, altar servers, banner carriers and choir members. It will be an amazing sight to watch all the attending school students participate in this mass.

Continue to pray for the success of our Catholic School and Have a Great Week!

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Mass Intentions

Saturday, September 5th 8:15AM † Anton Dornak by Annette Wik5:30PM † Catherine Gardfold by Theresie Krnavek Sunday, September 6th 8:00AM † Patrick DeGregorio by Sandi DeGregorio † Pat DeGregorio by Willie Mae Shirley10:00AM † Cecil Thompson’s Annv. by Frances Thompson 12:00PM † Alvino Campos by Stella Campos † Chester & Aneda Zablocki 5:30PM For the ParishionersMonday, September 7th 8:15AM † Patricia Wright Lund by familyTuesday, September 8th 8:15AM † Deceased Didear Family MembersWednesday, September 9th 8:15AM † Betty Allen by M/M M/H. Allen III † Stanley Duplessis by Jim Dolan & Lavern Roper Tisdale & Derbes families by Paul Tisdale † Kenneth & Debra Gerdes by Angie Gerdes Jared Groner’s Healing by family Vivian Shelander by Grandmother 5:30PM † Antonio Arsuaga’s Annv. by the Arsuaga family † Marguerite Ross by Don & Cil Pesek † Ruth Lloyd by Mary & Earl Saylor † Theresa Kinney by Eddie & Patty Wormser † Betty Snell by Agnes Lytle † Celia Alatorre by Lory Moore Thursday, September 10th 8:15AM † Mary Montez Benavidez by Katherine D. BenavidezFriday, September 11th 8:15AM † Amparo Rodriguez by Bonifacio Rodriguez & family 5:30 PM † Anton Dornak’s Annv. by Annette Wik Saturday, September 12th 5:30PM † Brenda Lienweber by Lory Moore † Phil Lenken by Lenken family Sunday, September 13th 8:00AM † Christopher & John Janosek by David Janosek10:00AM † Joan Duerr & Pat Hill by Sid Duerr & Dotti Hill-Duerr 12:00PM † Bruce Bayerlein & Dale & Iluminada Gunnar by Bayerlein family5:30PM For the Parishioners7:30PM Vietnamese Mass – For the Vietnamese Community

Financial Report for Sunday 8/30/2015

Operating Revenue:Sunday Collection ............. $15,821.91Sunday Online .....................$3,000.00Other Income .........................$539.00Memorials .................................$25.00Total Operating Revenue ..$19,385.91

Other Contributions:Acts of Charity ........................$202.00

Total Other Contributions ....... $202.00

Total Contributions ............$19,587.91

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

Doug Atkins, Arie Baltutis, Ann Bednorz, Kanon Brown, John Braunstein, Stella & Michael Campos, Sondra Cazalas, 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, Charlotte & Tommy Groner, Jared Groner, Rose Marie Hand, James Hartman, Bill Hennings, Chris Holland, Graham Hughes, Ben Janosek, Elizabeth Johnson, Nathan Kelley, Betty Kollaja, John Kovaric, Dora Lambert, Elva Laurel, Arlene Leep, Bill Lyman, Dorothy Mathews, Michael McCloskey, Virginia Medrano, Melynda Moore, John Morgan, Patricia Paris, Mary Lou Penne, Robert M. Pope, Dolores Puckett, Jesusa Ramirez, Raymond Richter, Patricia Riek, John Lee Robertson, Bonifacio Rodriguez, John & Irene Rosales, Rebecca Rosales, Paul Rossi, Albert Rubio, David Russell, Americo Salazar, Luis Salazar, Tim Salch, Toni Sharif, Josephine Sheldon, Msgr. Richard Shirley, Willie Mae Shirley, Helen Shropshire, Jerome Sirus, Judy Slaughter, Adrian Sosa, Renato Sovran, Eian Stamp, Mary Ann Starkey, Mamie Stoner, Kathy Sweeney, Diane Thompson, Norbert & Rosalind Thonnard, Sara Trevino, Luke Valdez, Idolina Vela, Luz Villarreal, Liz Vrana, Melba Walet, Lillian Anderson Williams, Ben & Gloria Wood, Paul & Carole Zanetti, Sarah Zuniga and all those who asked for and need our prayers.

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