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St. Pius X Parish Ministries
Renew All Things In Christ
2003
Ministries: Their Purpose and Contacts
Liturgy
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Adult Choir:
(Michele Starnes 469-6993)
To provide music for the liturgy and encourage congregational participation.
Altar Servers:
(Bob Bartlett 837-6776,
e-mail: nometal@bellsouth.net)
To prepare the altar and church before Mass and to serve the Parish in their celebration.
Eucharistic Ministers:
(George Foltz 943-5493 leave message)
To assist the priest(s) in distribution of Holy Communion at all Masses.
Eucharistic Ministers to the Home Bound:
To bring the Holy Eucharist to those parishioners who are unable to attend Mass.
Contact the rectory to make arrangements.
Lectors:
(Billye Judlin 282-1421)
bajudlin@aol.com
To proclaim the Word of the Lord at Masses.
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Liturgical Committee:
(Dette Gieselman 282-3553)
To assist in the planning and celebration of the services of the Church through the ministries of Choir, Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors & Altar Servers.
Sanctuary Society:
To care for the Church's sanctuary and sacristy by maintaining priests' vestments, altar linens, and decorations.
Ushers Society:
(George Foltz 943-5493 leave message)
To take up the collections at all Masses and to assist parishioners during Mass with seating, answering questions, and in the event of illness.
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Worship and Spirituality
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Adoration Chapel:
(Linda Capitelli 282-4972)
llrbcdfa@aol.com
To offer a Eucharistic Adoration Chapel to the parishioners of St. Pius X Parish.
Bible Study:
(John Weiler 288-0742)
jweiler@taxplan.com
To read and discuss various books of the Bible, this small self-study group meets twice a month at the Parish Center.
Holy Name Society:
(Dr. Terry Walsh 288-4061)
twalsh1122@cox.net
To promote the Holy Name of Jesus by sponsoring a monthly Mass and breakfast.
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Prayer for Vocations:
(Cathy Flynn 833-9920)
mikncat@cox.net
To pray for an increase in religious vocations by involving parish families who commit to take home a Chalice and pray for a designated week.
Sodality:
(Rosalie DiLeo 282-5844)
To spiritually educate and inspire the women members through prayers, litany, days of reflection, and other programs.
Thursday Morning Prayer Group :
(Jerry Hornberger 288-0519)
To pray for our families, friends and for world peace, this ministry has been ongoing for 30 years.
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Outreach
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Alcohol & Substance Abuse Counseling:
(Deacon William Glennon 282-4486)
To provide assistance and advice to parishioners with alcohol and drug problems.
Bereavement Committee
To offer sympathy and support to the families of deceased members of the Parish.
Ministry of Mothers Sharing (MOMS):
(To bring about a sense of belonging, hospitality, faith, sharing, and genuine community among mothers. This 8-week program is one of self-awareness and awakening to the spirituality of motherhood.
The Elizabeth Ministry supports pregnant women.
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NAIM:
To promote the spiritual and social welfare of widows and widowers. Bridge to NAIM is a support group for the newly widowed.
Parish Twinning:
To provide ongoing assistance to our twinning Parish, St. Mary of the Angels, and to present them Christmas gifts through family or individual adoption.
St. Vincent de Paul Society:
(Gregory DiLeo 288-6677)
To assist the poor with essentials of life such as food, utility, rent, clothing, and furniture. Kindness, compassion, and prayer are always included.
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Education
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CCD:
(Nancy Webb Olinde 283-4211)
nancywebbolinde@cox.net
To provide religious education for children, grades 1 - 8, attending public and non-Catholic private schools. Class is held Saturdays at 9am.
Pre-School of Religion:
(Rorie Junius 283-5521)
To provide 3 to 6 year-old children an opportunity to learn about God's loving ways by listening to a religious story, then participating in a craft activity pertaining to the story. Class is held from September to May on most Sundays at 10:45am, which is during the 11am Mass.
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Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults:
(Deacon William Glennon 282-4486)
For those interested in becoming Roman Catholic, RCIA is the process by which non-baptized persons and baptized Christians of other denominations can become Roman Catholic.
St. Pius X School:
(Pam Fulham
282-2811 'spxsch@archdiocese-no.org')
To advance the spiritual, intellectual, physical, cultural, and social development of students in grades Pre-K through 8.
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Social
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Parish Fair:
(Chairpersons: Julie Goodwin, 201-7025; Rachel Nugent, 234-7006; Stacy
Fuchs, 232-6213)
To provide the Parish and school with both a fun activity as well as
financial support. This year the Fair will be held on Sunday, April 22.
St. Pius X Men's Club: (2007-2008)
(Robert Drouant, President - )
rwdrouant@yahoo.com
www.spxmensclub.org
To unite all the men associated with St. Pius X and to promote the camaraderie of those men through spiritual, athletic, social, scholastic, and philanthropic endeavors. Open to all male parishioners 18 years and older. Website: www.spxmensclub.org
St. Pius X Mothers' Club: 2007-2008
(Sheila Monzon, President - 456-9528 )
To serve as a social, service, and spiritual organization for the
mothers of the St. Pius X school and parish-wide community. This
organization strives to promote Catholic Church through its activities.liaison between students, teachers, principals, and the Parish, this ministry also assists with special events within the Parish.
St. Pius X Players:
(Nancy Kearney 452-8985)
To encourage families to play together as well as pray together. One
production a year during the summer. Open to all who want to participate and have fun.
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Single & Single Again:
(Maru Helmcke 286-1005)
mhelmcke@hotmail.com
To encourage social, service, and spiritual involvement for single and divorced members of the Parish.
Supper & Substance:
To offer married couples a night out, with candlelight supper and inspirational speaker.
Refer to the parish bulletin for schedule
Youth Sports Programs:
The St. Pius X Men's Club sponsors an intramural sports program for boys
and girls. Volley ball, football, soccer, basketball and cabbage ball are
offered. Contact the rectory, school or visit our website at
www.stpiusxmola.orgfordetails
Youth Ministry:
To encourage social, service, sports and spiritual involvement for youth in the Parish, ages 12 - 18,
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Potential New Ministries
Below are a few of the possible ministries we would like to begin at St. Pius X. If you are interested in helping cultivate one of these, please contact Msgr. Doskey.
Computer Education
Counseling & Referral
Parish Library
Premarriage Formation (married couples to help young engaged couples prepare for marriage)
Senior Citizens
Social Action (program involving injustice, poverty, disadvantage)
Welcoming Committee
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Our Mission
As a family of Roman Catholic believers inspired by the
motto of St. Pius X,
"to renew all things in Christ,"
we, the parish of St. Pius X,
adopt this as our mission.
We answer this call to holiness through knowing, loving, and serving God and one another.
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