Join us throughout the month of May as we pray a special Scriptural Rosary for Justice & Peace! We will be praying together Monday mornings in the chapel after the 8:00 am Mass and on Tuesdays and Thursdays on Zoom at 6:00 pm. The Rosary is a powerful prayer that can truly make a difference; please join us as many times as you can! To get the Zoom link, contact the parish office at (414) 453-3875 or sign up at https://bit.ly/Rosary4JP. You don’t need to sign up each time, or for a particular day. We will send you the link so you can easily pray with us as you are able. Join our Health Ministry Committee at their spring workshop: LGBTQ+ 101: An Introduction to the Language of Sexuality, Gender, and Gender Expression.
Date: Monday, May 1st Time: 7:00 - 8:30 pm Overview: This workshop provides a foundation in the language of sexuality, gender, and gender expression, allowing us to engage with and show compassion towards those who identify as LGBTQ+. Through discussion of LGBTQ+ terminology and a reflection on our own beliefs and experiences, we will strive to create an atmosphere of open and respectful dialogue. This workshop is free of charge, but for planning please RSVP by calling the parish office or registering online at https://bit.ly/3KLOGDV. Location: When you arrive, enter through the parish office doors off of Wauwatosa Avenue and follow the signage. Parking: Street parking or the church parking lot off of W. Wright St. This is part 2 of our Bible Study on the Gospel of John. If you didn't join us for part 1, it's not a problem, you're welcome to jump right in! Choose the day that works best for you: Day: Tuesdays (April 18th - May 23rd) Time: 7:00 - 8:30 pm Location: Zoom RSVP: Please call the parish office at (414)-453-3875 or sign up online or in the back of church. We will contact you with the Zoom link. or Day: Wednesdays (April 19th - May 24th) Time: 8:30 - 10:00 am Location: Francis Jordan Room & Zoom RSVP: Please call the parish office at (414)-453-3875 or sign up online or in the back of church. We will contact you with the link if you choose to attend via Zoom. Join us for this inspiring weekly video discussion series in which we learn about Saints Thomas More, Ignatius of Loyola, Philip Neri, Charles Borromeo, Teresa of Avila and Francis de Sales. These Saints were leaders in the church during the Catholic Reformation and continue to inspire us today. Choose the day that works best for you! Day: Sundays (April 23rd - May 28th) Time: 9:15 - 10:15 am Location: Francis Jordan Room RSVP: No registration required or Day: Thursdays (April 27th - June 1st) Time: 7:00 - 8:00 pm Location: Zoom RSVP: Please call the parish office at (414)-453-3875 or sign up online below) or in the back of church. Join the St. Pius X Seniors' club for Mass, bingo and lunch! Date: Tuesday, April 18th Time: Mass at 10:00 am, bingo at 11:00 am and lunch at noon Menu: Ham & rolls, potato & pasta salads, fresh fruit, homemade desserts, soda, punch, coffee & water Cost: $6.00 each RSVP: Call the St. Pius X parish office at (414) 453-3875 by April 17th Date: Saturday, April 29th
Time: After the 5:00 pm Mass Location: TBD based on numbers Join the St. Pius X Parish Community Justice and Peace Commission to learn more about the eviction process. Several community member will be joining us to address how eviction impacts children and families, and to discuss some of the area’s resources that benefit people who have been evicted. A light meal will be served at 6:00 pm and the presentation will begin about 6:15 pm. Please RSVP by April 24th online (below) or to the St. Pius X parish office at (414) 453-3875. For more information on the book, "Evicted" by Matthew Desmond and ways you can help, visit evictedbook.com. Dates: Wednesdays during Lent Time: 7:00 – 7:30 pm Location: St. Pius X Chapel Join us as we use prayer, song, scripture, poetry and reflection to contemplate the Beatitudes. These evenings will leave you inspired: you won’t want to miss them! Registration is not required. Dates: Saturday, March 25th Time: 9:00 - 11:00 am Location: Francis Jordan Room “The Rosary is a prayer that always accompanies me; it is also the prayer ordinary people and the saints…it is a prayer from the heart.” - Pope Francis The morning workshop will include: * The history of the Rosary * The 4 mysteries of the Rosary * How to pray the Rosary * An opportunity to make rose petal beads To register, please call the parish office at (414)-453-3875 or sign up online or in the back of church. Instead of giving something up for Lent, how about adding something? Below is a list of faith formation opportunities that will bring you closer to God and strengthen your faith.
Links from the list: www.stpiusparish.org formed.org/signup bit.ly/PiusLent23 Date: Sunday, February 26th Time: After the 10:30 am Mass Location: Cafeteria Join us to celebrate the service Kathy Wellenstein has given to our parish in music and liturgy, wishing her well in her “second” retirement. Her first retirement came in November 2021, but we were not able to celebrate because of the pandemic. Then, when the need came up this past November, Kathy stepped up to keep our liturgies and music going. With the hiring of our new Director, she was able to retire again. We will gather in the cafeteria after the Mass to congratulate her and celebrate with her. Please come and let her know how much you appreciate her many years of dedicated service. Thank you, Kathy! We are excited to welcome Matt Zembrowski as our new Director of Liturgy and Music! Matt brings extensive experience in both liturgy and theater to the position at St. Pius X. Most recently, he served as the Music and Liturgy Director at St. Robert of Newminster Parish in Shorewood. Prior to that, he spent over a decade as the Pastoral Music Director at Cardinal Stritch University. He also served as the Youth Ministry and Youth Music Director at Holy Family Parish in Whitefish Bay, and Choir Director for Lutheran Church of the Living Christ in Germantown. Additionally, Matt was the Theater Director and Choral Director at St. Thomas More High School from 2012-2021, and is currently directing the spring musical at Catholic Memorial High School. Matt has also performed for many local theater companies, and has written both the script and music for several full length musicals, most notably "Dad's Season Tickets", which played a sold-out run at Milwaukee Rep in the fall of 2021. Next time you're at Mass, stop over by the choir area and welcome Matt to Pius! As a reminder, IRS regulations dictate that contributions for the calendar year 2022 must be received by December 31st, or in an envelope postmarked no later than December 31st, 2022.
The last day of the year that the parish office will be open is Friday, December 30th (closing at noon). You may also drop off your donation in the black mailbox to the right of the parish office doors or in the collection basket Christmas weekend or at the 5:00 pm Mass on December 31st. A check dated December 31st or earlier, but not in the parish’s possession or in a valid postmarked envelope, and received by the parish office on January 1st or later, is a 2023 contribution. We invite you to join us as we celebrate the seasons of Advent and Christmas!
More information on the Adore Video Series & Discussions & the Reflection Services can be found on our Adult Ministry page. Card SundayNovember 26th & 27th Help spread Christmas cheer to our homebound parishioners! To participate, fill out a Christmas card (or make your own!) for each person listed in the bulletin. A short message in the cards is always appreciated! Then, bring your cards to church (baskets will be in the Sanctuary) the weekend of November 26th & 27th. If you need more time, drop them off at the parish office by Monday, December 12th. Volunteers will then deliver the cards along with a small poinsettia plant. Contact the parish office with any questions and to get a list of names. Gift SundayDecember 3rd & 4th Gift Sunday is a long-standing (40+ years) tradition at here St. Pius X. It helps to meet needs within our community as expressed by the programs below. The needs are as great as ever, they appreciate your generosity. Please place the gifts on the Altar the weekend of December 3rd or 4th, or you may return them to the parish office by December 2nd. Do not wrap the gifts; if boxed, label with the item, size and age group, and indicate the designated agency (i.e. boy/girl 6+ years, 4T boy blue shirt and pants, woman’s med black gloves). Gift cards are strongly encouraged and may be purchased through St. Pius X’s Scrip program, placed in an envelope(s) and labeled with the agency name. Bring them to church or the parish office. You may also use this order form. Note that using the order form has an earlier deadline. For more information on the organizations that receive the gifts, please see page 7 of our November Parish Press. If you have any questions, please call the parish office. Gift Requests All age groups:
Eras Senior Network:
St. Vincent de Paul:
Hope Network:
Casa Maria:
La Causa Crisis Nursery and Prevention Program (birth to 12):
Food SundayDecember 10th & 11th
Please bring non-perishable food items to church the weekend of December 10th and 11th and place them in the back. Your donations will be delivered to the Hunger Task Force for those in need this holiday season. Pius parishioners always come through, so we thank you in advance for your generous support. |