Third Sunday in Ordinary Time

January 24, 2021

MISSION STATEMENT We the members of Saint Pius X Community

seek Christ who is our life and has revealed Himself to us. We praise Him by providing a spiritual environment

so that all may follow in His footsteps. The realization of the Body and Blood of Christ

through the celebration of the Holy Eucharist is the most important part of our journey.

To be one with Christ through the Holy Eucharist is the ultimate expression of the faith.

Pastor: Fr. Tukura Pius Michael, O.P. 570.374.4113 frpius@ptd.net Deacon: Dr. Christopher J. Darrup 570.374.4113 DCDarrup@hbgdiocese.org Pastoral Associate: Mr. Joseph Scartelli 570.313.7606 josephscartelli@yahoo.com Parish Office: Monday-Friday 8:30 am-5 pm 570.374.4113 spxc@ptd.net Fax: 570.374.0156 112 Fairview Dr., Selinsgrove, PA 17870-9406 Website: StPiusXParish.net Director of Religious Education: Diane Shamory 570.374.4113 ext. 117 prepstpiusx@gmail.com

MASS SCHEDULE: (any changes will be noted in the weekly Mass schedule on page 2) Facial Masks are required. Saturday Vigil: 5 pm; Sunday: 10 am; Monday-Saturday: 9 am in the Church;

NEAR PERPETUAL ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: Our Lady of the Way Adoration Chapel-Mondays 9 am until Friday at 9 am. Current Adoration Openings: Mondays: Noon to 1 pm Tuesdays: 11 am to Noon, 3 am to 4 am Wednesdays: 8 am to 9 am, 10 am to 11 am, 11 pm to Midnight Thursdays: Midnight to 1 am Fridays: 3 am to 4 am Substitutes and back-up adorers needed. Call Barb at 570.847.4492 for information.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Confessions by appointment. Please call the parish office.

SANCTUARY LAMPS AND ALTAR FLOWER MEMORIALS: If you would like to memorialize the Sanctuary candle in the Church, the Adoration Chapel or the Altar flowers, please contact the parish office with your request. The suggested offering for the Sanctuary candles are $ 25 each and the Altar Flowers are $100 for both.

R.C.I.A. (Rite of Christian Initiation) is the process by which adults become members of the Catholic Church. Classes are held on Thursdays from 7– 8:30 pm from September to Pentecost. Please call the Parish office at 570.374.4113 for additional information.

RECITATION OF THE ROSARY: 25 minutes prior to all Masses. Rosary Prayer Group meets Tuesday at 7 pm (Chapel);

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: P.R.E.P.(PreK-Gr.8) Sundays 11:00 am-12:15 pm. For additional information call Diane Shamory at the parish office (ask for extension 117) or email at prepstpiusx@gmail.com

HOMEBOUND COMMUNION/TRANSPORTATION: These services are available. Call the parish office if you or someone you know is in need.

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY: makes shawls and lap covers for the sick of our parish and our community and for anyone with a special need. To request a shawl, contact Kathy at 570.374.9883 or kathydal@ptd.net.

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Deuteronomy 18:15-20.

1 Corinthians 7: 32-35.

Mark 1: 21-28. “Follow me and I will make you fishers of men.” - Mark 1:17

Jesus’ call to “Follow me” is a call to all Christians! The call is in the here and now, in our present circumstances, not when we think we are “ready” or have everything in order. Good stewardship of our God-given gifts means that things aren’t always going to go according to our schedule and that God has a much better plan in store for each of us.

Pope Francis’ Monthly Intention for January

Human Fraternity May the Lord give us the grace to live in full fellowship with our brothers and sisters of other religions, praying for one another, open to all.

Please remember to keep

reverential silence in Church

before, during and after Mass.

Speak softly so that others can pray in preparation and in thanksgiving, adoring the Real Presence in the

Most Blessed Sacrament.

Thank you!

Masses are celebrated:

Saturdays at 5 pm and Sundays at 10 am.

Daily Mass at 9 am in the Church.

Facial masks must be worn by all who enter Church property, except children under the age of 2. Please bring your own mask. Masks should only be lowered prior to receiving Holy Communion.

Please remember that dispensation from the Sunday Obligation and Holy Days of Obligations hereby continues to be granted and remains in effect until further notice.

If you don’t feel comfortable attending Mass at this time, the faithful are en-couraged to continue to keep holy the Lord’s Day with prayer and reflection.

PLEASE TAKE A MOMENT TO UPDATE YOUR EMAIL ADDRESSES & PHONE NUMBERS WITH THE PARISH OFFICE. THANK YOU!

Call 570-374-4113 or email spxc@ptd.net

END OF YEAR FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Financial statements for your 2020 contributions will be mailed or emailed by request. You may contact the parish office at 570-374-4113 or email at spxc@ptd.net and we will send you a copy.

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We are a Tithing Parish Following God’s plan for Giving

Our gifts of Time, Talent & Treasure Offertory for January 17, 2021

Regular collection (Envelopes) $ 5,125.00 Tithing Envelopes 2,055.00

Loose Collection 153.00

Children/Teen Envelopes -00-

Total $ 7,333.00

SUPERMARKET GIFT CARD SALES We appreciate your continuing support of our Supermarket Gift Certificate program from Giant Food Stores and Weis Markets. Remember, you receive full value for the amount of gift cards purchased, and St. Pius X Parish receives 10%.

Profit from last week $ 140.00 Denominations sold: $ 100, $ 50 and $ 10. Cash or checks accepted. Make checks payable to St. Pius X Church. Gift cards are available during the week from the Parish office, Monday-Friday, 8:30 am to 4 pm. Please call ahead-570.374.4113 so we may prepare your order.

PARISH INDEBTEDNESS

Loan Amount $ 1,900,000.00 Principal Balance 764,088.27 Monthly Interest 3,850.44

DEBT REDUCTION

Month of January Year-To-Date (fiscal year)

Goal 8,000.00 Goal 48,000.00

Actual 5135.00 Actual 34,682.80

Please pray for our family, friends and loved ones who are ill and/or hospitalized:

DIOCESAN ANNUAL CAMPAIGN-2020

Parish goal: $ 68,255 Pledges & Gifts: $ 59,389.20

Shortfall: $ 8,865.80

This campaign DOES NOT fund individual Parishes, provide financial support for priests on administrative leave, nor the financial settlements

for survivors of clergy abuse. Pledge envelopes are available in the parish office.

MASS INTENTIONS

Saturday, January 23 9 am–Betty Burrows-Jim and Ellie Heintzelman Saturday, January 23 5 pm-Special Intention for Hunter Shuff-Marisa Howard Sunday, January 24 10 am-People of the Parish & Gerardo Carbone-Blondie and Philip Riggs Monday, January 25 9 am–For the health of Larry Vitacco-Ann and Buck Reibsame Tuesday, January 26 9 am-Anna Price-Clara Kovacs Wednesday, January 27 9 am–Henry Baranoski-Judy Margherio Thursday, January 28 9 am–Uncle Bobby Derr-Ann and Buck Reibsame Friday, January 29 9 am–Joanne Trylong-James Scicchitano Saturday, January 30 9 am–Deena C. David-Jan and Paul VanLeer Saturday, January 30 5 pm– Catherine Cass Farrell-Dottie Longaker Sunday, January 31 10 am-People of the Parish and Vera Ostrowski-Pomykalski Family

Emily Artman Irene Catherman Luke Gaughler Ed McCue Stacy Nunez Dylan Roebuck Ron Troutman Rosa Attig Al Chao Polly Gehman Helen McElwee Gabriella O’Shea Brynn Rosini Phyllis Urban Hunter Bachman Gabriel Chilcote Missy Grayston Wayne McGraw John Owens Eugene Saska Stephanie Varljen Kyra Bachman Robert Christian Barbara Green Miller Ross Merante Evelyn Pakacs Kim Scartelli Bonnie Vidmar Susan Bahorich Sergio Smith-Clayton Sydnee Hoffman Adria Middlesworth Eugene Parana Chris Schlieder June Vitacco

Mary Ann Baranoski Jim & Ruth Colonna Jolene Howell Aissah Mika Lorraine Parana Kelly Schlieder Larry Vitacco

Julia Becker Ruth Conrad Rachel Jaime Brenda Miller Matthew Parowski Kylea Schlieder Mike Vitacco Linda Blough Linda Dagle Gene Kardohely George Miller Billy Pensyl Sally Schlieder Mickey Vitacco

Aaron Bobb Dianne DeLuca Tina Kenawell Sam Miriello Nora Petroski Patrick Scheuer Genny Vitale

Ethan Bobb Ruth DeLuca Kathy King Debby Mourey Eleanor Popovich Joe Schuhl Pam Volovic

Jilline Bond Dennis DePerro Jennifer Kohler Donna Moyer Rita Prentiss Bernie Schwalm Ed Waskiewicz

Robert Bonk Jessica Dibeler Brian Kurtz Dwight Mull Buck Reibsame Joan Sechrist Heather Weikel

James Brennan Andreea Dobrescu John Kurtz Betty Murray Gene Reich Joseph Paul Secunda Jr. Brian Winn

Mary Anne Britton Tony Dudley Bob Leahy Lee Musser James Reichold Finley Rae Snook Judy Winnick Mary Bunting Alice Dyer Chris Lenard Sandra Neimond Torin Reilly Lou Ann Sprenkle Walter Worhacz

Sam Burgio David Dyer Philip Levenson Debra Nickolas Joel Rivera Lisa Starzel Sandy Wynn Kyle Burns David Everett Patty Lightner Rose Nissel Rosemary Robinson Terry Tahija Greg Yohe Tamera Burns John Frymeyer Betty Lucksom Theresa Noah Carmen Rodriquez Robert Thompson Lynn Zitta Denny Campbell Mikeala Gaugler Danny Nunez

FISHERS OF MEN ONLINE AUCTION Join us this February for our first Fishers of Men online auction, which supports our men in seminary. Although we were not able to host our annual dinner in 2020 due to the pandemic, our seminarians for the Diocese of Harrisburg still need your support. In these challenging times, we must continue to provide a solid seminary formation for the abundant number of men responding to God’s call. There is no cost to view our auction items, and bidding will run from Thursday, February 4th through Sunday, February 7th. Visit bit.ly/fishersofmenauction2021 to view our auction items or to make a donation.

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SUNDAY OF

THE WORD OF GOD

Keeping the Lord’s Day Holy: Sunday Prayer at Home

Introductory Rites: A hymn may be sung. Then, making the Sign of the Cross, the family begins:

Leader: In the name of the Father, and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.

All: Amen.

Leader: We gather today to celebrate the Lord’s day. We are unable to be with our parish

family. However, one with our brothers and sisters at St. Pius X parish and with the entire Church, let us listen to God’s Word and join in prayer.

Penitential Act Leader: Coming together as God’s family, with confidence let us acclaim the Father’s

forgiveness, for God is full of gentleness and compassion. Lord Jesus, you heal the sick. Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.

Lord Jesus, you forgive sinners. Christ, have mercy. Christ, have mercy. Lord Jesus, you feed us with your Body and Blood. Lord, have mercy. Lord, have mercy.

Opening Prayer Leader: Let us pray.

O God, who willed that our infirmities be borne by your Only Begotten Son to show the value of human suffering, listen in kindness to our prayers for our brothers and sisters who are sick; grant that all who are oppressed by pain, distress or other afflictions may know that they are chosen among those proclaimed blessed and are united to Christ in his suffering for the salvation of the world. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen.

Gloria: Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to people of good will....

Liturgy of the Word

First Reading : Jonah 3:1-5, 10.

Responsorial Psalm: 25: 4-5, 6-7, 8-9.

Second Reading : 1 Corinthians 7:29-31

Gospel: Mark 1: 14-20.

Shared Faith Reflections

Families should spend some time discussing and reflecting on the meaning of the readings and help each other to see God’s message for them at this time. Everyone could share something that was meaningful or especially important.

The Apostle’s Creed

I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, {at the words that follow, up to and including the Virgin Mary, all bow. } who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; He descended into hell; on the third day he rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty; from there He will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen.

Holding fast to the Word of life. Phil 2:16.

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Intercessions Inspired by the readings and the needs of the family, the Church, and the world, members propose special intentions and invite everyone to say, “Lord, hear our prayer.”

The Lord’s Prayer is recited by all.

Act of Spiritual Communion Explaining that Jesus will come to anyone who invites Him, the family

then recites together the Act of Spiritual Communion followed by a period of quiet prayer.

My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Holy Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot at this moment receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit me to be separated from You. Amen.

Thanksgiving After a period of silence, the following Psalm is recited together. Psalm 116 I trusted, even when I said: "I am sorely afflicted," and when I said in my alarm: "No man can be trusted."

How can I repay the Lord for his goodness to me? The cup of salvation I will raise; I will call on the Lord's name. My vows to the Lord I will fulfill before all his people.

O precious in the eyes of the Lord is the death of His faithful. Your servant, Lord, your servant am I; you have loosened my bonds. A thanksgiving sacrifice I make; I will call on the Lord's name. My vows to the Lord I will fulfill before all His people, in the courts of the house of the Lord, in your midst, O Jerusalem.

Blessing Making the Sign of the Cross, we say together: May the Lord bless us, protect us from evil, and bring us into everlasting life. Amen.

A concluding hymn may be sung.

PRAYER TO SAINT MICHAEL THE ARCHANGEL St. Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle. Be our defense against the wickedness and snares of the devil. May God rebuke him, we humbly pray, and do thou, O Prince of the heavenly hosts, by the power of God, thrust into hell Satan, and all the evil spirits, who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.

MEALS FOR SEALS Donations of gift cards or money will ensure the success of the program and can make a difference in the life of a child. Place your donations in an envelope marked MEALS FOR SEALS. Mail or drop off envelope to the parish office.

MEMORARE TO ST. JOSEPH Remember, O most chaste spouse of the Virgin Mary, that never was it known that anyone who implored your help and sought your intercession were left unassisted. Full of confidence in your power I fly unto you and beg your protection. Despise not O Guardian of the Redeemer my humble supplication, but in your bounty, hear and answer me. Amen.

EUCHARISTIC ADORATION WARRIORS AND COVID-19 Thank you fellow warriors for your continued commitment to adoration in this time of uncertainty. I call you warriors because you step up to the challenge of being with Jesus despite the adversities. Let us not get complacent and let our guard down about the reality of Covid-19. Please, Please use the sanitizers provided and review the guidelines for use that are posted at the door to the chapel. God is in control and He needs our help to stay clean, stay close and stay open.

CONSECRATION TO ST. JOSEPH Pope Francis has dedicated this new liturgical year as the Year of St. Joseph. Fr. Donald Calloway has published a book called, "Consecration to St. Joseph." We would like to invite everyone to complete this 33-day consecration. If you are interested, there are a few copies of the book available in the Parish Office. The cost is $10 each. St. Joseph's Feast Day is March 19. We would like to hold a small ceremony on that day for anyone who has completed the consecration. We did this 2 years ago for the Consecration to Mary. The next start date for the consecration is Febru-ary 15 and ends on March 19. Please prayerfully consider participating in this devotion. If you have any questions, please call Rachel Dock 570-490-6208.

VIRTUAL MEN'S CONFERENCE - REGISTRATION NOW OPEN! Registration for the March 20, 2021 Diocesan Virtual Men's Conference is open and available online. The theme is Catholic Men: Defenders of the Faith. Conference speakers and topics are: Dr. William Donohue, President of the Catholic League; The Most Rev. Ronald Gainer, Bishop of Harrisburg; Fr. Frederick Miller; Spiritual Director and Seminary Professor, Archdiocese of Newark; Fr. John Szada, PhD, Diocesan Exorcist; Mr. Anthony Devlin, Army Investigator and Analyst; and Fr. Robert Spitzer, President of the Magis Center. Registration is $10 per man. For more information, or to register, visit the Diocesan website at www.hbgdiocese.org/men.

++++SHEPHERD'S PIE UPDATE++++ THANK YOU: Shepherd's Pie would like to thank those who have generously contributed money, grocery gift cards and food items over the last several weeks. Now that we are back in the kitchen cooking, we have put all of your donations to good use. However, we have an immediate need to purchase paper items that are purchased at locations other than Weis or Giant and are requesting checks made out to St. Pius X and also writing Shepherd's Pie on the memo line. Thank you in advance for your consideration to our request. FOOD ITEMS NEEDED: Low sodium chicken, beef and vegetable broths, diced tomatoes and tomato sauces. NEXT FOOD DISTRIBUTION: The next food distribution will be on Thursday, January 28, 2021 from 2:00/3:30 pm held at the outside Pavilion window. Social distancing and masks are required. Please share this information with those who are in need.

NEW BOOK: GRACE IN HORROR BY REV. MODESTUS NGWU O.P. Life is filled with questions for which we struggle to find answers. Most of them tend to arise when facing uncertainty, powerlessness, or hopelessness while lying on a hospital bed. It is not infrequent to hear family members, friends, and even the clergy offering comfort by almost compulsively using phrases like, "Everything happens for a reason," or "It is God's will." While well intended, these words tend to provide little solace to the afflicted. Propelled by the fear of judgment by those whom they hold in high regard, they push down the pain of feeling abandoned by God and adrift in their faith journey. In a quest to seek some comfort, it is easy to find books on grace that are plentiful in favor, joyfulness, and merry-making advice. However, what if there were more to grace? Unapologetic about his own internal struggle while witnessing unspeakable suffering, Fr. Modestus Ngwu OP produced an honest, insightful, and provocative piece that provides a transformative and compassionate approach to grace. Ground-ed on authentic pastoral care, he invites the reader to get acquainted with and draw strength from the beautifully crafted and detailed stories derived from his many experiences. The indestructibility of God's infinite grace, hope, and love during periods of suffering are the cornerstones of his book, Grace in Horror. Copies of the book are available in our parish office. Hardcover $ 30.95, Softcover $ 17.95. Cash or checks made payable to Rev. Modestus Ngwu.

SPIRITUAL ADOPTION PROGRAM St. Pius X parish warmly invites you to join the Spiritual Adoption Program that the Harrisburg Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (HDCCW) is planning for all the parishes in the Diocese. The nine-month program will begin on Friday, January 29, 2021 when the March for Life is taking place in Washington, D.C. and will end in October 2021, Respect Life Month. At the conclusion of the program a baby shower will be held in November (date to be announced) at the Diocesan Center in Harrisburg for those who have been participating. At that time, we would invite the participants to donate baby items which will be donated to pregnancy centers in the Diocese. Details of items needed would be on the HDCCW website: hdccw.webs.com. Parishioners who plan to participate should fill out a Spiritual Adoption Card. The form and card will be on the HDCCW website at hdccw.webs.com next week.

Each month for nine months participants will receive a report from the Legislation/Respect Life Commission of the HDCCW on the development of the adopted baby in the womb. Prayer is the best weapon to help them – the most effective. Say this prayer daily for nine months to save a baby’s life: Prayer of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen :

“Jesus, Mary and Joseph, I love you very much. I beg you to spare the life of the unborn baby

that I have spiritually adopted who is in danger of abortion.”

Should you have any questions, please do not hesitate to contact Harriet Glass by calling 717.677.4303 or you may send an e-mail hdccwlegislativecommission@gmail.com .

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