CATHOLICSaint CHURCH Pius AND SCHOOLX “To renew all things in Christ” parish: www. Welcome to St. Pius XParishSt. •November Pius 25,to Welcome 2012 hs adt, companies, mandate, Under this mandate. HHS of the part is that requirement federal the to have institutions Catholic many that objections ruling is alarming. This grounds. moral on things these for coverage provide to owners objected to being forced injunction because its Christian insurance coverage that includes abortifacients and contraceptives. Hobby Lobby was requesting the provide to companies requires that overhaul care health federal the of part a block to request Inc.’s for our time. messageappropriate an is this Universe. always, As the of King as Christ acknowledge we in particular, we are urged to consider what our true priorities are. Our celebration reminds us that members, we should remind ourselves of the spiritual significance of this time of year. This weekend love even if it is difficult. for the many blessings we have been granted. It is also a reminder of our need to forge the bonds of important thing. Whether the is joyful or tense, it is a reminder that we are called to give thanks personal conflicts can sometimes rear their ugly heads. and tensions underlying together,yet, be and to families beckons that weekend Thanksgiving the in together, it can also be a time of chaos, stress, and tension between family members. There is something your homes. This is a wonderful time of year that is refreshingly hectic as it is relaxing. be surprised if your decorations have been dusted off and taken their respective places in taken a good holiday nap and have satiated your desire for Thanksgiving Day football viewing. I wouldn’t the stores looking for deals and tackled Christmas wish lists. Many of you have probably dressing sandwiches and other creative concoctions. No doubt, a great number of you have already hit now, I’m sure your Thanksgiving food stuffs have been depleted, or have been converted into turkey & would be forced to write policies beliefs. Also, religiousinsurers for employees that violates their coverage insurance subsidize and/or purchase to obligated be would individuals, Catholic by owned businesses private or charities, Catholic hospitals, Catholic universities, Catholic like institutions, religious by run are that entities even and h cs i smlr o the to similar is case The Just this past week, I was reading in the news reports that a federal judge rejected Hobby Lobby Stores, family with celebrating or lists wish Christmas our off things knocking about and out are we While an is thanks give to together gathering families of ritual annual this be, may case the Whatever These holidays are emotionally multifaceted. While it can be a time of great joy as families gather Dear Friends: I hope all of you had a wonderful Thanksgiving celebration with your loved ones! By s tpiusx c c.or g Jesus ChristtheKing school: www.stpiusxschoolcc.org Solemnity ofOurLord Pastor that include coverage that violate real challenges ahead with respect to Fr. Paul Hesse their beliefs. Such coverage includes our freedom to act according to our sterilization procedures, abortifacients, conscience. Nevertheless, Jesus Parochial Vicar contraceptives, etc., all which are Christ is our King and in Him, we place Fr. Joseph Thang Nguyen contrary to Catholic beliefs. our confidence. God bless! Permanent Deacons Some individuals may not view this Salvador (Sal) Alvarado as a serious problem and may quickly Manuel Marroquin dismiss it as an overreaction on the part of the Catholic Church and other Parish Secretary/Bookkeeper Christian believers. Yet, this constitutes Lisa Catchings a real threat to our religious liberties Welcome new parishioners! Parish Office Assistant and our ability to act in accord with Wilma Toledo our consciences. All people of faith Robert & Maria (Rob & Cris) Johnson should see this as a serious threat and & family, Sylvia F. Garza, Long Nguyen and family. We invite them to become Music Minister a slippery slope. Michael Conley | 991-0995 Why do I bring this sensitive topic an active part of our growing faith community! Music Accompanist up on this Thanksgiving weekend and Charles Branning on this Sunday in which we celebrate the Solemnity of Christ the King? The A Thanksgiving Thanks Youth Mass Band Leader answer is simple. One of the reasons Mick Boudreau We would like to express our thanks that the forefathers of our nation to Bob & Sue Becquet, their family celebrated the first Thanksgiving was to Director of Religious Education members and volunteers, and Jason’s give thanks for the freedom to practice Sr. Barbara Netek, IWBS Deli for providing the turkey and religion freely in this New World. We trimmings for parishioners and visitors Director of Adult Faith Formation likewise thank God that we have been on Thanksgiving Day. We appreciate and Director of RCIA able to practice our Faith freely for your generosity! Sr. Annette Wagner, IWBS | |993-0299 these many years. Yet, our religious liberty is now being threatened and Director of Youth Ministry we need to pray for its preservation Fine Arts Christmas Showcase Robert Streight | 452-4513 and call upon our elected officials to at JPII High School

protect it. Also, if we recognize that Health Ministry Blessed John Paul II High School Jesus Christ is our True King, then we Dolores Saenz invites you to a Fine Arts Christmas should abide by our conscience, which Showcase on Saturday, December School Principal is formed by the truths and principles 1st. The evening begins with a Kathy Clark which He has revealed to us. We face School Secretary Leigh Anne Gibbon Rectory Office Hours: Maintenance Monday-Friday, 9:00AM-5:00PM Ernie Peña Housekeeping Schedule of Services Yolanda Ruiz, Virginia Medrano Masses:First Friday: 5:30PM - Anointing of the Sick First Saturday: 8:15AMVigil at 5:30PM. Bulletin/Website Editor Sunday: 8AM, 10AM, 12PM, 5:30PM (Youth Mass) Reagan Johnson (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 Office phone: (361) 993-4053 Holy Days: 7AM, 12PM & 6:30PM(Vigil 5:30PM) Office email: [email protected] 5620 Gollihar Road Confessions: Saturdays - 4-5PM and 6:30-7:30PM Corpus Christi, TX 78412 Marriages: By appointment only and notice six months in advance. Weddings take place on weekdays any time and parish website on Saturdays no later than 3:00PM www.stpiusxcc.org Baptismal Instruction: Pre-register through the office. 2 Anointing of the Sick: On request and at the 5:30PM Mass on First Fridays

Silent Auction & Arts and Crafts Fair at 6:00 p.m. in the Gymnasium and a showcase of the school band, Comings and Goings choir, orchestra, guitar, theatre arts, cheer, dance, and The Week at a Glance art students at 7:30 p.m. in the Cafetorium. Tickets are available for $10 per person. Please contact Caroline Sunday, November 25 McFarland at 855-5744 ext. 222, or cmcfarland@ 1:30PM – Baptisms – CH jpiihighschool.org. Babysitting available. 1:30PM – Gathering – CC#1 4:00-5:15PM – Scouts Class – CC#2 THANKSGIVING BASKETS 8:00-10:00PM – Vietnamese gathering - PH A big THANK YOU to all Monday, November 26 who contributed to the Acts of 3:30PM – Ballet – PH Charity Thanksgiving Baskets! 5:00PM – Confirmation - YC Because of your generosity, we 8:00PM – Night Angels – CC#1 were able to provide baskets of food and household items Tuesday, November 27 to 25 senior citizens who live alone. 7:00-9:00AM – Men’s Journey – CC#1&2 10:00AM – Journey – CC#2 12:30PM – MAP – CC#1 Restless Heart: The Confessions of Augustine 3:00PM – Children’s Retreat - CH St. Pius X parish is proud to be bringing this film to 6:30PM – CMSE Core Class – CC#1 Corpus Christi. The first showing is sold out already, so Wednesday, November 28 we have added one more showing that same night and 7-9AM – Joyful Pillars – CC#2 time (November 29, 2012, @ 7:00 p.m) in the same theater 9:00AM-12:00PM – MAP – CC#1 complex (Century 16 Theater) on a different screen. 9:30AM – Schola – C/R ONLY 200 TICKETS LEFT FOR THIS SHOWING To 6:30PM – CCD – CC#1&2 & Cafeteria purchase tickets, or for more information, contact: St Pius Thursday, November 29 X Catholic Church361-993-4053 1:00PM – Bridge – CC#1&2 4:30PM – Webelos – CC#2 6:30PM – Bell Choir – C/R NO HOLY HOUR 7:00PM – Movie Night at Century 16 7:30PM – Adult Choir – C/R Friday, November 30 9:00-11:00AM – Women of Faith – CC#2 12:00-10:00PM – St. Pius PTO gathering – PH 4:00PM – Webelos – CC#2 Saturday, December 1 Work Day 8:30AM-1:00PM – Journey- Cafeteria 2:00PM – Quinceanera - CH Sunday, December 2 8:00-10:00AM – RCIA – CC#2 9AM-5PM – Cub Scout Day of Recollection – YC 10:00AM – 3:00PM – Gathering – PH 1:30PM – Baptism Class – CC#1 3:30-5:00PM – Trip Information – CC#2

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6th-8th Graders DECEMBER FIRST TUESDAY SNAPSHOT: If this is , what No EDGE this week. We are finishing preparations are we waiting for? And how do we for our high school retreat, so we will see you in make welcome? Advent for adults needs to be more December! than hectic holiday preparations… more than a time to accumulate bills… more than a conflict between sacred 9th-12th Graders and secular. Come and find out what Advent offers us as believers. We meet on Tuesday, December 4, from 7:00 to 8:30 PM. This Week - No Life Teen tonight. November 25. Hope you have a wonderful Thanksgiving, and good luck with those “Black Friday” shopping deals…and lines. Altar Servers Dec.1 & 2 Next Week - We will not be having Life Teen after our retreat ends on December 2. Life Teen will resume Sat. 5:30 p.m. on December 9. MC Tessa Heines Blaine Buchanan Fall H.S. Retreat: Registration for the High Kraig Bray School Retreat ENDS TODAY! Forms must be Hannah Cazalas turned into the Youth Center mailbox. The retreat Sun. 12:00 p.m. will feature beautiful scenery, a high ropes course, Sun. 8:00 a.m. MC Joseph Tarin outdoor adventures, and a faith workout for the ages. Christian Toren School We invite ALL high school students to attend. In the Benjamin Toren case of scholarship help, please see Robert Streight Joseph Toren Sun. 5:30 p.m. for information. Justin Gomez MC Nicholas Nye Gareth Purnell Summer Trip 2013: Steubenville Florida and Sun. 10:00 a.m. Purnell Universal Studios! Information coming soon. MC Lali Rodriguez Timothy Nye MC Joshua Harney Jordyn Harney Joe Aidan Harney SAFE ENVIRONMENT (CMSE) CLASSES Lectors ALL CLASSES ARE IN CC#1 AT 6:30 pm FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT SAFE ENVIRONMENT CORE CLASS (first time DEC 1 SAT 5:30 P.M. Dick Poremba certification): There will be a Core Class offered on DEC 1 SAT 5:30 P.M. Christine Wisian Tuesday, November 27 at 6:30PM in CC#1. If you DEC 2 SUN 8:00 A.M. Joan Hennings are involved in any ministry in the parish and have DEC 2 SUN 8:00 A.M. Tracie Jensen not been certified—this is for YOU! Call the office to DEC 2 SUN 10:00 A.M. Richard Arizmendi sign up (993-4053). DEC 2 SUN 10:00 A.M. Theresa Arizmendi DEC 2 SUN 12:00 NOON School RE-CERTIFICATION: Please check your blue DEC 2 SUN 12:00 NOON School cards and if it is expired, attend one of the following DEC 2 SUN 5:30 P.M. Inez Matthijetz recirtification classes. There are some changes in the certification process and they will be explained to you. Please bring your expired certification card with you. Re-certification class dates: December 11 January 8

4 5 Please Pray for our Sick & Shut-Ins: Mass Intentions Manuel Balbin, Madison Beckwith, Sgt. 1st Class William Boone, Bill Brumback, Bob Byrd, Stella & Michael Campos, Ashley Carroll, Reana Carter, Riana Carter, Sat. 11/24 5:30PM Martin Hinojosa by Ramirez, Leal & Sherry Coveyou, Jason Cox, Alicia de Boza, Florinda De La Garza, Mark DeGaish, Sandy DeGregorio, Hinojosa families Minga DeLosSantos, Samantha Didear Deste, Liz Sun. 11/25 8:00AM Chris & John Janosek by Robert Janosek Elovitz, Yolanda Escobar, Juan A. Flores, Bobby Floyd, 10:00AM Richard Fey by Dolores Puckett Raymond Garcia, Jr., Elida Gonzalez, Bobby Gough, 12:00PM For the Parishioners Glenda Graham, Vickie Grainger, Maria Griffin, Charlotte 5:30PM Hermila Reyna’s Anniversary by Cassie & Tommy Groner, Jared Groner, Terry Groner, Coleen Wheeler Habeeb, Marie Habeeb, Rose Marie Hand, James 7:30PM Austin Diep by Lisa Nguyen Hartman, Corina Herndon, Cathy Hervey, Chris Holland, Mon. 11/26 8:15AM Henrietta Newbury by Sr. Mary Ann Pagano Lucas Jean-Baptiste Ramirez, Matteo Jean-Baptiste Tue. 11/27 8:15AM Liddy Fritz by Marcie Aguilar Ramirez, Elizabeth Johnson, Martha Kaler, Mary Kelly, John & Ardeth Weed 60th Wedding Dorothy Krause, Arlene Leep, Ed Lewis, Alois Lup, Arlene Anniversary Intentions Lup, Cynthia Lup, Dorothy Mathews, Michael McCloskey, Virginia Medrano, Robert Miller, John Morgan, Dan Murray, Wed. 11/28 8:15AM Mitzi Mendleski by Joseph & Frances Abel Patricia Paris, Phil Perabo, Robert M. Pope, Ron Randolph, John McHugh & Julio Reyes by Delfina Raymond Richter, Marguerite Ross, Luis Salazar, Tim McHugh Salch, Janie San Miguel & children, Amber Saylor, Terry John Kelly by Kathleen Horne Schacherl, Josephine Sheldon, Tina Shepherd, Msgr. Mary Kelly by Kathleen Horne Richard Shirley, Willie Mae Shirley, Mary Pat Slavik, Betty Watts by St. Pius 6th Grade Class Maxine Sommers, Adrian Sosa, Lydia Tey, Idolina Vela, Roosevelt Martinez by Marie Habeeb Luz Villarreal, Melva Walet, Mary Lois Webster, Bea 5:30PM Maria Nguyen by Ho Nguyen Wilson, Linda Witt, Dolly Zihelli, Sarah Zuniga and all Olga De Vega by Tommy & Charlotte Groner those who asked for and need our prayers. Ruben Landin by M/M Brent Acker Dorothy Krause’s Intentions by Al & Financial Report for week ending 11/18/12 Adelle Hesse Operating Revenue: Sister Patrick by Art & Mary Salinas Sunday Collection...... $ 18,815.91 Iluminada Gunnar by the Bayerlein family Other Income...... $ 480.00 Consuelo & Abraham Trevino by the Trevino Restless Heart Ticket Sales...... $ 932.00 family Total Operating Revenue...... $ 20,227.91 Abraham Trevino, Jr. by the Trevino family Other Contributions: Thu. 11/29 10:30AM Andrew S. Achee, Jr. by Anna Vrazel Acts of Charity...... $ 2,285.06 Fri. 11/30 8:15AM Sister Patrick Bruen by friends Janosek Scholarship...... $ 25.00 5:30PM Richard Villarreal by M/M Guadalupe Camp. Human Dev...... $ 307.00 Gonzalez Retirement Religious...... $ 5.00 Sat. 12/1 8:15AM Graciela De Los Santos’ Anniversary Christmas Flowers...... $ 2.00 by family Catholic Charities...... $ 15.00 5:30PM Zachary Kolda’s Anniversary by Martha & Total Other Contributions...... $ 2,639.06 Frank Kolda Total Contributions 11/18/12...... $ 22,866.97 Sun. 12/2 8:00AM Bruce Bayerlein’s Anniversary by wife Loan balance on Youth Bldg and sons 10:00AM For the Parishioners as of November 19, 2012...... $ 973,857.81 12:00PM Alvino Campos by Stella Campos 5:30PM Melinda Cuellar Perales by Emma Cuellar

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