TO RESTORE ALL THINGS IN CHRIST CHURCH OF ST. PIUS X 3878 HIGHLAND AVE | WHITE BEAR LAKE, MN 55110 www.churchofstpiusx.org
©LPi CHURCH OF ST. PIUS X, WHITE BEAR LAKE WEEK OF NOVEMBER 24, 2019
On October 25, 2019, the internationally known artist Kanye for a moment share the ways your financial resources make West did something very unexpected. He released a new a difference. Did you know faith formation at St. Pius X starts album. Unlike previous albums such as The College Dropout, with the children (6 months- 5 years old) who participate in 808s & Heartbreak, My Beautiful Dark Twisted Fantasy, this JAM (Jesus and Me) during our 10:30 AM Mass? What a gift title of this album came as a complete surprise, Jesus is King. for parents to know that their young children can be cared for during Mass so that they can focus on encountering Kanye had a major conversion experience in his life this past Christ in the Mass. For the children, it is not just playtime. year, and he has been touched by God’s grace. He wanted to They get a short Bible lesson allowing them to learn about create an album to praise Our Lord Jesus Christ. The interesting Jesus at their level. fact about the date that Kanye released this album was that, in the Extraordinary Form calendar of the Roman Rite, those who This year, your generosity allowed the parish to hire a full time attend the Tridentine Mass were celebrating the Solemnity of coordinator for our teen programs once again. Because of this Christ the King. In the Ordinary Form calendar of the Roman investment, we have been able to start Discipleship Groups Rite, we celebrate this solemnity this weekend. (D-groups) for our post confirmation teens. We have also been able to move forward with new ways to reach our younger The solemnity of Christ the King allows us to contemplate teens. Family Formation continues to be an area of focus for the lordship of Jesus in our lives and how we respond to His the parish as we encourage families to ‘Connect’ with one invitation for Him to be the king of our hearts. In 1925, Pope another and grow in their faith together. Faith Formation for Pius XI instituted this solemnity in which he said, “The faithful, adults is one of the strengths at St. Pius X. So far this year, moreover, by meditating upon these truths, will gain much over 100 adults have taken part in one of our enrichment strength and courage, enabling them to form their lives programs. The ministry of Faith Formation ultimately is about after the true Christian ideal. If to Christ our Lord is given all helping individuals fulfill Christ’s Great Commission to “Go power in heaven and on earth; if all men, purchased by His and make disciples”. Through their own personal commitment precious blood, are by a new right subjected to his dominion; to be a disciple first, then to help them live a life of missionary if this power embraces all men, it must be clear that not one discipleship in which they can help others encounter Jesus of our faculties is exempt from his empire. He must reign in Christ. Learning to live as a disciple is a lifelong process. It is our minds, which should assent with perfect submission and a process of dying to ourselves and learning to live for Christ. firm belief to revealed truths and to the doctrines of Christ. The Return On Investment is eternal. You may not see the He must reign in our wills, which should obey the laws and full reward in this life but your time in heaven will be filled precepts of God. He must reign in our hearts, which should hearing the stories of how you helped bring someone home. spurn natural desires and love God above all things, and cleave to him alone. He must reign in our bodies and in our members, which should serve as instruments for the interior sanctification of our souls, or to use the words of the Apostle Paul, as instruments of justice unto God.”
Pax et bonum
FAITH FORMATION RETURN ON INVESTMENT
The many wonderful opportunities St. Pius X provides for the youth and adults to encounter Jesus Christ and his Church happen because the good people here invest in their faith. Not only by attending Mass, praying during the day, or attending faith formation opportunities as a youth or adult but by contributing their resources of time, talent and treasure to continue building the faith for others.
While we cannot say enough good things about the many people who use their time and talent to share the faith, let us SAVE THE DATE! ADVENT WILL BE HERE SOON...
Matt Bennett, one of our outstanding musicians, will be Start this year’s Advent Season with spiritual enrichment, offering another piano concert for us on Sunday afternoon, and join us for CCW’s Advent Morning of Reflection, “Be Ready December 8, starting at 2 PM. Mark your calendars now so you Have Faith”. Saturday, December 7 beginning at 8:30 AM. don’t miss it! This year’s event is presented by ACCW with guest speaker Fr. James McConville a distinguished teacher, pastor and notable musician at St. Patrick’s Church, 6820 St. Patrick’s Lane, Edina.
Register directly with ACCW online at www.archspm.org/ accw2019advent or use the Event Flyer available on the CCW table or at the information desk. We will have transportation available from the St. Pius parking lot.
ANNUAL BRUNCH WITH ST. NICK
Join us for the Annual Brunch with St. Nick Sunday, December 8 at 11:30 AM
Kids - Bring your parents or grandparents to the 5th Annual Brunch with St. Nicholas. Enjoy brunch (until it’s gone), crafts, cookie decorating and pictures with St. Nicholas. Suggested free will offering of $5 per child or $20 per family.
RSVP at the Information Center starting next weekend or on the parish website.
HELP US TO IMPROVE COMMUNICATION
Have you recently moved, dropped a phone land-line, or added a cell phone or e-mail address? Please keep our records current by calling the parish office, 651-429-5337 to let us know.
If you are coming to St. Pius X regularly and haven’t registered, ADORATION CHAPEL – CHANGE IN HOURS you can find a New Parishioner packet in the commons area. It can be mailed or returned to the parish office. We would And the Lord replied, “Who, then, is the faithful and prudent like to welcome you as an official member and keep you in the steward whom the master will put in charge....” Luke 12: 42 loop for upcoming events and activities.
Beginning Monday, December 2, 2019, the Adoration Chapel will have new hours. The new hours will be Monday through COMPANIONS IN GRIEF AT ST. PIUS X Friday, beginning at 7AM and ending each day at 10 PM. The decision was made with prayerful consideration based on Have you recently lost a loved one? Would you like to talk the declining number of adorers, weather, and the increasing with others who have also experienced a loss? Please join difficulty of ensuring that each hour there are two committed Companions in Grief on Thursday, Dec 5 and Dec 12 at St Pius adorers present. The two-person policy from the Archdiocese Room 10C from 4:30 – 6:00 PM. St. Pius X and St. Mary of the is required for both the safety of the adorers and the Most Lake are collaborating to provide the Companions in Grief Blessed Sacrament. As we anticipate the strengthening of group as part of our Bereavement Ministry. No registration our Adoration Chapel ministry as well as a much-needed is necessary. You are welcome to come to any or all of the renovation, we ask for your prayers and support. We also sessions. For more information, please call Cindy Schlichting want to thank each adorer and the good Lord for the many in the parish office at 651-762-3627. blessings we receive from the Adoration Chapel.
For questions, or, to sign up as an adorer, contact Kathy Rosand at (651) 755-5047. SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITIES FRASSATI NEWS
PRESCHOOL SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY Frassati Catholic Academy was happy to receive two grants The Schulze Family Foundation has created the Schulze from the Catholic United Financial Foundation! The technology Early Learning Scholarship Program to assist middle-income grant will be used to purchase sewing machines to teach families in gaining access to excellent preschool programs students in grades 5-8 how to sew. Students will be sewing for their children. The Foundation firmly believes in and 40 pillowcases to give to families in transition at Solid Ground. supports the strength of the academic experience, the caring The second grant will be used to purchase Ascension Press community and the spiritual development that is provided by curriculum called “Theology of the Body for Teens; Discovering the Catholic elementary schools. God’s Plan for Love and Life”. This curriculum will be used with our middle school students to encourage a growth mindset and Schulze Early Learning Scholarship Program applications teach our Catholic faith. Thank you to Mrs. Urban for applying are currently being accepted for the 2020-2021 school for the grants and to Catholic United Financial Foundation for year. The application can be found online at https://www. supporting Frassati Catholic Academy! schulzefamilyfoundation.org/. Click on Early Learning Scholarships to download the application.
Scholarships will be awarded ranging from $500 to $3000 and will be sent directly to the preschool to pay for tuition. You are eligible to apply if: • Your child will be attending an eligible Catholic preschool • Your child will be in their last year of preschool in 2020-2021 • Your family is middle-income
K-8 SCHOLARSHIP OPPORTUNITY The Aim Higher Foundation provides scholarships to children whose families are seeking tuition assistance for a K-8 Catholic education in the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis. They offer two scholarships, worth $1,000 each. • The Aim Higher Scholarship is awarded to students from families seeking tuition assistance. The scholarship follows MASS INTENTIONS students through 8th grade and to other Catholic schools. • The CSAF/Aim Higher Scholarship is awarded to five 25-Nov 8:00 AM ...... Thanks for Prayers Answered students from families with the most tuition assistance need per eligible school. 26-Nov 8:00 AM ...... Jason & Flora Wazlawik 8:00 AM ...... Jeanette Carter See the attachment for details on how to apply for these Aim 8:00 AM ...... Robert & Clara J. Strutz Higher scholarships. 27-Nov 8:00 AM ...... Stan & Bobbie Wilson 6:30 PM ...... Mark Primoli CATHOLIC CAMPAIGN FOR HUMAN DEVELOPMENT 28-Nov 9:00 AM ...... Snook Mitchell Please be generous in this week’s special collection, which supports the Catholic Campaign for Human Development. In 29-Nov 8:00 AM ...... Agnes Wind the United States, one in six people live in poverty. Through 8:00 AM ...... Jim Hall this collection, you support programs that address the causes 8:00 AM ...... Kay Foht - SP INT of poverty and provide a sustainable future for people across the country who struggle. In addition, 25% of the funds we 30-Nov 4:00 PM ...... John Lessin collect will remain in our diocese to fund local antipoverty projects. Please prayerfully consider how you can support 01-Dec 8:45 AM ...... Parish this collection and work on the margins. More information 10:30 AM Roxanne Wilcox about the Catholic Campaign for Human Development 7:30 PM ...... Shannon Kehoe can be found at www.usccb.org/cchd/collection. Additional envelopes are on the Information Counter. Please make checks payable to St Pius X. MEAL TRAIN FOR FR TJ ACTIVITIES OF THE WEEK
MON 8:00 AM Mass Church There are dates available to bring a meal 25-Nov 3:30 PM Our Lady’s Rosary Group Children’s Prayer Room to Fr TJ. Please go to https://mealtrain. 6:30 PM Boy Scout Troop Meeting St Pius Hall Cafeteria com/o6onkd to sign up. If you do not have computer access, stop in the Parish Office TUES 8:00 AM Mass Church to sign up for a meal. Fr TJ has requested 26-Nov 5:45 PM Voices of Youth Practice ...... Church meals on Wednesdays and they can be left 6:30 PM Sounds of Praise Practice Church in his cooler outside of the Rectory. Contact 7:00 PM Lectio Divina ...... St Teresa 10C Suzie at 651-762-3632 if you have questions. 8:30 PM Men’s Night Activity Center
WEATHER CANCELLATIONS WED 8:00 AM Mass Church 27-Nov 8:45 AM Lectio Divina ...... St Teresa 10C Office closures, Chapel closures, Mass 10:00 AM Intercessory Prayer/Rosary ...... St Teresa 10C cancellation, and program cancellations 1:00 PM NAMI Support Group St Teresa 10C will be decided based on White Bear Lake 6:30 PM Mass Church Area School closures along with decisions made by consultation between Father TJ THUR OFFICES CLOSED - THANKSGIVING and Bryan Zimmerman, the Parish Business 28-Nov 9:00 AM Mass Church Administrator. Please utilize WCCO, Flocknotes, and your Ministry program FRI OFFICES CLOSED leadership for Parish activity closures. 29-Nov 8:00 AM Mass Church
SAT 4:00 PM Mass Church 30-Nov
SUN 8:45 AM Mass Church 01-Dec 10:30 AM Mass Church 5:00 PM RCIA Faith Formation Office 7:30 PM Mass Church
PARISH PHONE NUMBERS MASS SCHEDULE
OFFICE HOURS: M-F 8:30AM-4PM SATURDAY 4 PM PARISH OFFICE 651-429-5337 FIRST SATURDAY ...... 8 AM FAX ...... 651-429-5339 SUNDAY ...... 8:45 AM, 10:30 AM, 7:30 PM EMAIL ...... [email protected] WEDNESDAY ...... 6:30 PM FRASSATI OFFICE ...... 651-429-7771 WEEKDAYS 8 AM M-F
WEBSITES Hearing assistance devices are located in the Sacristy to use or purchase. In case of bad weather check Facebook for CHURCH ...... www.churchofstpiusx.org cancellations. SCHOOL ...... www.frassatiwbl.org FACEBOOK www.facebook.com/spxff SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION
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