Pentecost Sunday May 24, 2015

ST. PIUS X

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION REGISTRATIONS HAVE BEGUN!!

13670 E. 13th Place, Aurora, CO, 80011 Office: 303-364-7435 Fax: 303-340-0122 Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 - 7:00 pm Saturday 8:00 am - 12:00 pm

STPIUSXPARISH.ORG & STPIUSXSCHOOL.NET School: 303-364-6515

With today’s celebration of Pentecost, Archbishop Aquila has issued a pastoral letter to the Archdiocese called, Saints Among Us. This letter explains that as our shepherd he is restoring the order of the Sacraments of Initiation to their original, historical order: Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist. The Archbishop has asked every parish to implement this change by engaging in a five-year process that lowers the age of Confirmation, so that all children in the Archdio-cese of Denver will receive Confirmation and First Eucharist in the third grade by 2020. As your pastor, I would like to take a few moments to explain why Archbishop Aquila has decided to do this. The ultimate reason is to equip children with the grace they need to become saints in today’s non-Christian environ-ment, genuine disciples and witnesses for the new evangelization with a profound relationaship with each person of the Holy Trinity. There are theological reasons also: Celebrating Confirmation before First Eucharist is the correct theological order. Bap-tism and Confirmation “are bound up with the Eucharist and are oriented toward it. For in the blessed Eucharist is contained the whole spiritual good of the Church, namely Christ himself ….” (Catechism #1324). In Confirmation, we are strengthened in our identity by the seal of the Holy Spirit and the outpouring of his gifts. These gifts of the Holy Spirit help us engage more deeply in worshipping the Father through Jesus in the Eucharist. In addition to the theological rational, there are pastoral motives as well. Families are under a lot of pressure from our increasingly secular culture to abandon some aspects of the Catholic faith. By restoring Confirmation to its rightful place, Archbishop Aquila wants to empower parents to help their children become more deeply rooted in the faith. As a result of moving Confirmation to a younger age, religious education programs and parents will be able to focus on a dis-cipleship model of teaching children the faith. Experience has shown that the current classroom model is not nearly as effective at handing on the faith as the discipleship approach that Christ himself used with the 12 Apostles. The Archbishop’s letter, a list of FAQs, and a video documentary are available online at www.archden.org/saints. The parish also has some copies of the letter and other resources available as well. May the Lord bestow the Holy Spirit and his gifts and charisms upon our youth, our families and our entire parish community, so that we may bear fruit for eternal life.

SAINTS AMONG US

Prayers of theFaithful

PARISH STAFF PASTOR

VICAR

DEACONS

LITURGY & MUSIC:

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION DIRECTOR

SOCIAL MINISTRIES

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION

OFFICE SECRETARY

SCHOOL PRINCIPAL

Mass Intentions

MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday 5:30 p.m. English Anticipatory 7:15 p.m. en Español

Sunday 7:30, 9:00, 11:00 a.m. English 1:00 p.m. Español

Daily Mass Monday through Saturday at 8:00 a.m.

Holy Days 7:00 p.m. Anticipatory, Bilingual

8:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m.

Confessions Wednesday 6:00-7:00 p.m.

Saturday 4:00-5:00 p.m.

Anointing First Saturday of the month 8:00 a.m.

Novena to Our Lady of Perpetual Help 7:00 p.m. on 2nd Wednesday

Adoration Every Wednesday 7 pm

Rev. Jorge Agüera (ext. 111) father.jorge@stpiusxparish.org

Rev. Samuel Sarkodie (ext. 112) father.sark@stpiusxparish.org

D. Gregory Martin gmartin2045@comcast.net D. James Blume deaconjim@capuchins.org

Greg Onofrio (303) 365-2393 GregO@stpiusxparish.org

Martha Jones (303) 364-1822 Martha@stpiusxparish.org

Jay Reszka (ext. 116) JayR@stpiusxparish.org

Doris Williams (ext. 115) Doris@stpiusxparish.org

Neyda Navarrete (ext. 114) Neyda@stpiusxparish.org

Sonia Hinojosa (ext. 110) Sonia@stpiusxparish.org

Mark Strawbridge mstrawbridge@stpiusxschool.net

Pray for the Recently Deceased

Ann Mutz; Elaine Koll Rose Montejo; Ernest Nabie

Saturday, May 23, 2015 8:00 Therese Tardif † By the Turmenne Family 5:30 Ed & Kati Mehlin † By Lark & Wayne Applehans Sunday, May 24, 2015 7:30 Selina Galvan & Elizabeth Dizol † By the Galvan Family 9:00 For the Parishioners By St. Pius X Parish 11:00 Sandy Sandoval † By his Family Monday May 25, 2015 8:00 Petish Hamernik † By Brintley Family Tuesday May 26, 2015 8:00 Louise Hoage † By Mary Somers Wednesday, May 27, 2015 8:00 For the Deceased Members of the Fortin Family † By the Turmenne Family Thursday, May 28, 2015 8:00 Lee & Susan Hayward † By a Friend Friday, May 29, 2015 8:00 Saturday, May 30, 2015 8:00 Roger Turmenne † By the Turmenne Family 5:30 Healing Mass for Denis A. Willett By Duane Willett Sunday, May 31, 2015 7:30 Wesley Wilklow † By Carolyn Wilklow 9:00 For the Parishioners By St. Pius X Parish 11:00 Rosemary Fischer † By Lark & Wayne Applehans

We pray for all those who are sick or in need of our prayers:

Fr. Sark; James Dolan, father of Wayne Dolan; Corbin O’Neill; Arsenio Idea; Vernice Boothe; Judy Fergmond; Kathy Kilgore;

“Please Pray for” Nita Peters; Evelyn Richards; Joel Baca; Denny Somers; Ann Matt [MOTT]; Gary Graf; Isaiah Solano; Paula Wilder; Ann Williams; Sharon Haney; Lynn Kallender; Gabrielle Schuett; Cindy Cross; Michelle Watson; Dusty Martin; Ned Tollie Gray; Mary Whitteker; Kelly Gleason; Lina Williams; Ana Limon; Assunta Ferraro; Teri Rey-nolds; Glenda Powell; Nancy McClain; Geneva Tatman; Ralph Pacheco; Brett Davis; Martha Atchley; Mike Simons; Stephen Sanchez;

THIS WEEK ANNOUNCEMENTS AND UPCOMING EVENTS STEWARDSHIP FOR FEBRUARY 2015 Today’s Readings

Readings for the Week

First Reading — They were all filled with the Holy Spirit, and began to speak in different tongues (Acts 2:1-11). Psalm — Lord, send out your Spirit, and renew the face of the earth (Psalm 104). Second Reading — There are different kinds of spiritual gifts but the same Spirit (1 Corinthians 12:3b-7, 12-13) or Galatians 5:16-25. Gospel — As the Father has sent me, so I send you: Receive the Holy Spirit (John 20:19-23) or John 15:26-27; 16:12-15.

Monday: Sir 17:20-24; Ps 32:1-2, 5-7; Mk 10:17-27 Tuesday: Sir 35:1-12; Ps 50:5-8, 14, 23; Mk 10:28-31 Wednesday: Sir 36:1, 4-5a, 10-17; Ps 79:8, 9, 11, 13; Mk 10:32-45 Thursday: Sir 42:15-25; Ps 33:2-9; Mk 10:46-52 Friday: Sir 44:1, 9-13; Ps 149:1b-6a, 9b; Mk 11:11-26 Saturday: Sir 51:12cd-20; Ps 19:8-11; Mk 11:27-33 Sunday: Dt 4:32-34, 39-40; Ps 33:4-6, 9, 18-20, 22; Rom 8:14-17; Mt 28:16-20

“One of the gravest risks our epoch faces, amid the oppor-tunities offered by a market equipped with every techno-logical innovation, is the divorce between economics and morality, the basic ethical norms of human nature are in-creasingly neglected. It is therefore necessary to express the strongest possible opposition to every direct attack on life, especially against the innocent and defenseless, and the unborn in a mother’s womb is the example of inno-cence par excellence. Let us remember the words of the Second Vatican Council: “Life must be protected with the utmost care from the moment of conception: abortion and infanticide are abominable crimes” (Pastoral Constitu-tion Gaudium et Spes, n. 51).”

Pope Francis

CALLED TO THE PERMANENT DIACONATE?

Ever thought about being a deacon? Would you like to know more who a deacon is? If so, then mark your calen-dars. The St. Francis School of Theology for Deacons (St. John Vianney Theological Seminary) will host a Discern-ment Retreat on Saturday, May 30th for men and their wives who are interested in learning more about the diaconate. This informational day will begin with Mass at 7:00 a.m. and will end by 12:15 p.m. The meetings will be held at the John Paul II Center (1300 S. Steele Street, Denver, 80210). The day will include spiritual time as well as time for infor-mation. There is no cost for this day and breakfast will be provided. All married men are expected to bring their wives, since a commitment to serve the Church as a deacon involves the entire family. RSVP’s are required, which can be done by contacting Evelyn at the office of St. Francis School of Theology for Deacons (303) 715-3236 or email Evelyn.Andazola@archden.org.

THE PATH TO THE NEW EVANGELIZATION

ARCHDIOCESE SPECIAL COLLECTION Catholic Communication Campaign

This weekend, we will be having a special collection for the Catholic Communication Campaign. This Campaign assists those Catholic organizations hoping to spread the Gospel over the airwaves, on television or by using the web. You can leave your donations in the silver bucket in the center aisle after Mass today. Please make your check out to the Archdiocese of Denver and put Catholic Communication Campaign in the Memo.

Adult Study on Book of Acts @ St. Pius starting June 9th

On Tuesday night, our Adult Education group has decided to begin a Study of the Book of Acts that will run weekly on Tuesday nights beginning on June 9th. The Study will use an entertaining DVD series on the Book of Acts and go through the entire Book using an accompanying easy-to-follow Study Guide. No prior Biblical experience is necessary. All are invited. Cost is to be determined (but will be less than $20).

The Book of Acts is about how the early church became a unified group of believers in spite of language and cul-tural barriers through the power of the Holy Spirit. Therefore, the Adult Education Group is extending a heartfelt invitation to members of our Hispanic and Ghanian communities to consider joining this study. Over the years, the 30-40 individuals who have partici-pated in our Tuesday night Adult Study Programs have formed deep, lasting friendships. We would love to make new friends with all of you!

Income English Offertory………………………………………$45,967 Online Giving…………………………………………...$7,119 Spanish Offertory………………………………………$10,951 Other Income……………………………………………$6,690 ReligiousEducation…………………………………..….$6,991 Capital Campaign……………………………………….$1,144 School Revenue………………………………………$125,328 School Scholarship Fund………………………………….$237 Total Income ............................................................. $204,427

Expenses Ministry Expenses…………………...$38,824 Religious Education ….…………………..$79 Operating Expenses………..………...$22,533 School Expense…..………………....$132,114 Total Expense…………………….. $193,550

Net Income/Loss………………….…$10,877

Thank you for your unending generosity!!!

SOCIAL MINISTRIES

SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM HELP NEEDED

SAVE THE DATE!

The 6th Annual St. Pius X Basketball Camp is coming soon. Attention kids entering 3rd to 8th grade. The Bas-ketball Camp will be held in the St. Pius gym the week of June 29 to July 3, 2015. The camp runs from 9 am to 12:30 pm each day with pizza party on final day. Cost is $25 per camper with all proceeds donated to St. Pius X Social Ministry. Each camper gets a sixth edition, signa-ture St. Pius X Basketball Camp T-shirt. The Camp is open to all levels of basketball experience (including no experience). Space is limited and pre-registration is re-quired. Contact Michele Walker at: stpiusbasketballcamp@gmail.com to register.

SUMMER BASKETBALL CAMP

PARISH PICNIC & MASS June 14

at Del Mar Park

Our annual Parish Mass and Picnic in the Park will be held on Sunday, June 14th at Del Mar Park, so mark your calendars now. The Park Mass will start at Noon and the Picnic will fol-low at roughly 1:30 pm. Everyone is invited!. There will be plenty of food, music, entertainment, and games.

There will be no English 11 am and no Spanish 1 pm Mass at the church on June 14th.

As in previous years, the parish will provide the meat dishes and the parish members provide the side dishes and desserts. There will be hot dogs, hamburgers and grilled beef/pork for tacos (discadas).

As always, families that attend are assigned a side dish or dessert according to first initial of last name:

A-G - bring a pasta, potato or chicken salad H-Q – bring fruit/fruit salad or green salad R-Z – bring a dessert.

Our Parish Picnic on Sunday, June 14th at Del Mar Park won’t

be possible without the help of volunteers. We will need help in the

following areas:

If you can help, please call Jay or Neyda at the Parish Office. Or you can sign up in the Narthex of the church on the weekend of June 7th.

PARISH P

ICNIC

NEEDS VOLUNTEERS

• Load & Transport Equiment (from parish to Park) 8:00 -10:00 am • Set-up at Park / 9:30 - 11:00 am • Food/Drink Arrangers / 11:30 - 2:00 pm • Ticket Sellers / 12:30 - 2:00 pm • Grillers / 11:30 - 1:30 pm • Clean-Up / 3:30 pm until done

As in Previous years, we could use some used basket-balls, soccer balls or playground balls for the kids to use during our Summer Lunch Program. Please bring your donated balls to the Narthex wooden boxes on the week-ends or the Parish Office during the week.

St. Pius will be once more providing free lunches for all neighborhood children in June and July. We need volun-teers who can help us for a couple of hours for one or more days each week. We need help with meal serving, set-up or playing with the children. All volunteers who are 18 and over must have 1st completed the Safe Envi-ronment Training before they can help. Please contact Laura Roberts at 414-467-7706 or Toni Martinez at 303-364-9710

SUMMER LUNCH PROGRAM NEEDS BALLS

Archbishop’s Catholic Appeal If you have not donated to the 2015 Archbishop’s Catholic Appeal, please send your gift today. As Christian stewards, we are responsible for sharing our God-given blessings with others, especially the neediest among us. Together, let’s join Archbishop Aquila in spreading the Gospel message of hope. May our Lord bless you with his peace.

CCN/DELORES HOUSE PROVIDER’S POTLUCK

On Sunday, May 31st, we will have an end of the year Thank You Potluck for all of those volunteers who brought and delivered meals and snacks throughout the 2014-2015 year to the Delores House and to the Colfax Community Network. We will start eating at 12:30 PM in the Family Life Center.

Today is Pentecost Sunday. Is there evidence that the Holy Spirit is working through us? Are the fruits of love, joy, peace, and patience in our lives and marriage? The next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends are:

June 12-14, - Denver Sept 11-13, - Denver Oct 23-25, - Frisco

For more information, please visit http://northerncoloradome.org.

Questions? Please contact the Grangers at 303-604-6202 or grangers@northerncoloradome.org.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION

Summer Office Hours Monday and Thursday - 5:00 - 7:00 pm & Saturdays - 9:00 am - 12:00 pm

At School room #5 Martha Jones (303) 364-1822

LATE REGISTRATION FEE August 22-August 23 after every Mass

EARLY REGISTRATION FEE June 27-June 28 after every Mass

How to Register If your child has been: • Baptized Catholic

You can Register by 1. Filling out the registration form

2. Making a form of payment 3. Bringing in a copy of Baptismal certificate

Registration is NOT complete unless these two

MIDDLE SCHOOL (Grades 6-8) Meets Thursday nights 6:00pm-8:00pm

HIGH SCHOOL (Grades 9-12) Meets Sunday nights 6:00pm-8:00pm

1st Grade to 5th Grade

Meets Saturday morning 10:00 am-11:30 am

Confirmation

First Year Fees

EARLY REGISTRATION FEE May-June Members: $60.00

Non-Parishioners: $80.00

LATE REGISTRATION FEE July-August Parishioners: $80.00

Non-Parishioners: $100.00

Second Year Fees *includes retreat fees

EARLY REGISTRATION FEE May-June Members: $170.00

Non-Parishioners: $190.00

LATE REGISTRATION FEE July-August Parishioners: $190.00

Non-Parishioners: $210.00

Large Family Discount! 1st and 2nd child pay full fee

3rd child pays half fee 4th child and above is Free

RCIA ADULT FAITH FORMATION

First Communion

EARLY REGISTRATION FEE May-June

Members: $60.00 Non-Parishioners: $80.00

LATE REGISTRATION FEE July-August

Parishioners: $80.00 Non-Parishioners: $100.00

If you are an adult interested in Becoming Catholic or are a Catholic Adult needing Con-firmation (and/or 1st Communion), please give us a call. We have a program of instruction called RCIA which will provide you with a thorough orientation (or refresher) to all things Catholic and arrange for you to receive the needed Sacraments that will make you fully Catholic. Our instructional classes begin in mid-May and will continue on Tuesday eve-

nings until Easter 2016. (Includes taking all of July off and several holidays). If you are interested or would like more information, call Jay at the Office 303-364-7435.

RCIA 2015-16 BEGINS IN MAY Do you want to become a Catholic?