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Church of St. Pius X 1315 12th Ave NW • Rochester, MN 55901
Phone: (507) 288-8238 • Website: www.piusx.org
Email: [email protected]
Faith Formation
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From Fr. Russ
Getting Back Into Things I have been slowly getting back into things here. I continue to walk and do what they are telling me to do. I sure can tell I am getting older as my recovery this time around is hitting me with reality. I will look forward to being back with you this weekend for Public masses, although be it Pandemic relat-ed. Nevertheless, it will be good to celebrate public Mass after a six week hiatus.
This is an election year… …and boy don’t we know it. Because of the Pandemic, you have no doubt received your mail in ballots. I was looking at mine the other day and under the Presidential Candidates there is a blank line at the very bottom that states: Write In. With all the division in our culture over our societal political issues, I am tempted to write in: Come Lord Jesus! I believe we all aware of the pronounced divisions in our cul-ture and that is why I would like to move to Alaska and live off the grid. I know I wouldn’t survive but it is pleasant to dream every now and then. Nevertheless, there is heightened tension among millions as we near this election and there is sure to be heightened tension among millions after the dust settles. As we look at reality these days, the reality we are living in, we must admit and be honest that division is part and parcel of the human condition. However as people who stand up during the Mass and profess belief in Jesus as Lord, we must always consider how we are going to LOVE in the midst of this division. If you read St. Paul’s Letter to the Church in Corinth – 1 Corinthians 12:31 – St. Paul tells that church what it is like to be a member of that church – they are all part of one body seeking to LOVE one another in the midst of division. For some of us, would it not be more in line with God’s will to pick up the Scriptures and read them – like the Letter to Corinth above – instead of watching cable news channels? And then go out to “reality” and practice God’s self-giving love? The Corinthian Christians were elevating themselves above the body of Christ. They were elevating themselves above the Spirit of God. Is this not the mistake we always make that causes some kind of division?. Paul’s plea with them is that if they would get love right, everything else would fall into place.
There is much going on these days that give us pause. But as a church, we must get LOVE right! Jesus is Lord and he said, “By this everyone will know that you are my disciples, if you love one another.” (Jn 13;35) When we get love right amazing things can happen in our lives and in the lives of those around us. Let’s employ that Holy Spirit given to us in the waters of Baptism when it was proclaimed: Jesus is Lord!
Seeking Some Awesome Adults
Are you willing to give 6 hours of your
time to accompany amazing youth
from our parish on their faith journey?
We are seeking faithful adults to pray
for our youth and help lead small
groups of middle and high school
students this fall. You do not need to
know everything about the faith, but
you must have a love for young
people, the Church, and a desire to
grow in your own faith. Each group
will have two adult leaders and both
leaders must be VIRTUS trained and pass a criminal
background check. To find out more information or to
apply, contact Katie Stinson at [email protected].
Adult Ed. Book Study
Facilitator: Jim Cook
Kennedy Hall,
Wednesdays 6:00-7:00 pm. (6 sessions)
Oct. 14, 21, 28, Nov. 4, 11, 18
Please order directly from Amazon.
Cost: $14.95
RSVP Betty by Oct. 12 at [email protected] or
288-8238 ext.3515
Covid Precautions:
Masks required, 6 ft social distancing in a circle,
Evening sign-in at each session. Bring your own pen.
Sanitizer available. Chairs will be sanitized before and after.
Touchless Entry
The north and south entries to the church
have been equipped with a touch-free
sensor to operate the doors. A sensor has
been placed at the interior and exterior of
each set of doors. Simply wave your hand
in front of the sensor and the doors will
automatically open. When activated, the
sensors will emit a slight beep.
C H U R C H O F S T . P I U S X 3 R O C H E S T E R , M N
Newly Baptized
May the waters of baptism call to mind our baptism into Christ who has
redeemed us by his death and resurrection. We welcome in baptism:
Alfred James Wagner
Son of: Jason and Phoebe Wagner
Our Congratulations!
“A baby is God’s opinion that the world
should go on.”
Parish Update Sacramental Life
Weekend Mass Registration
As weekend Masses resume, registration will be
required. A link to register will be available on the
parish website and will also be emailed to anyone
signed up for our weekly parish communication. If
you do not have online access to registration, please
contact the parish office to register over the phone.
Please note, registration is not needed for weekday
Mass attendance. Sign up link:
https://stpiusxchurch.flocknote.com/signup/186
Our Deepest Sympathies
Please remember in your prayers,
Ron Komro+
Brother of Parishioner: Yvonne Cronin
May Ron and all the souls of the faithfully
departed, through the mercy of God, rest in
peace.
Our Deepest Sympathies
Please remember in your prayers,
Parishioner: Betty Pyfferoen+
May Betty and all the souls of the faithfully
departed, through the mercy of God, rest in
peace.
K of C Ladies Auxiliary will
meet on Thursday,
October 8, in Founders
Hall. The meeting will begin at
6:45pm with the Rosary.
Mass Intentions
Monday, October 5, 2020 NO DAILY MASS
Tuesday, October 6, 2020 8:00 am Joan Regnier+ / John Hanlon+
Wednesday, October 7, 2020 (As a safety precaution, School Mass attendance is limited to students and staff)
9:15 am Jeanette Carlson+ / Barb Chapman+
Thursday, October 8, 2020
8:00 am Dr. Raymond+ & Beverly Burrill+
Carl Mulvhill+
Friday, October 9, 2020
8:00 am Dave Wood+ / Raymond Poeschel+
Saturday, October 10, 2020
4:00 pm Shirley and Bill+ Keehn Sr. Anniversary
Jim Hausman+ / Bradley Hodges+
Sunday, October 11, 2020
8:00 am James Bawek+ / Vincent McCoy+
10:00 am Edward Warren+ / Bernie Kluck+
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As the leaders of our school, Mr. Fuhrmeister's fifth
grade class has been charged with raising and
lowering the flag at St. Pius X School. During their
training for this important task, I was impressed with
their attention as Veteran and current St. Pius X and St.
John the Evangelist Technology Integration Specialist
Larry Leibovich spoke to them about caring for the
flag and showing respect for all that the flag stands for
in this great nation. In
these trying times, may
we all take a moment
to breathe deeply and
say a prayer of
gratitude for those who
have served to protect
our country, especially
those in the military.
All gave some, some
gave all.
May God be with you
always,
Dave Jenson
St. Pius X Principal
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Live the Liturgy Parish Staff
Parish Office
Monday-Thursday _________________ 8:30am - 4:30pm
Friday ___________________________ 8:00am - 4:00pm
E-mail ___________________________ [email protected]
Pastor
Rev. Russell Scepaniak ___________ 288-8238, Ext. 3513
Fr. Russ Cell phone 507-517-4235
Email _______________________________ [email protected]
Deacon
Deacon Pat Fagan ________________288-8238
Director of Music & Liturgy
Matt Maus _____________________ 288-8238, Ext. 3516
E-mail __________________________ [email protected]
Office Coordinators
Julie Taddy _____________________288-8238, Ext. 3510
Email ____________________________ [email protected]
Doug Crowley___________________ 288-8238, Ext. 3511
E-mail__________________________ [email protected]
Pastoral Assistant
Betty Renner ___________________ 288-8238, Ext. 3515
E-mail __________________________ [email protected]
Director of Faith Formation & Youth Ministry
Katie Stinson ___________________ 288-8238, Ext. 3525
E-mail __________________________ [email protected]
Finance Officer
Charlie Haugh __________________ 288-8238, Ext. 3514
E-mail ___________________________ [email protected]
Maintenance Supervisor
Dave Butlin ____________________ 288-8238, Ext. 3532
E-mail ___________________________ [email protected]
Maintenance / Custodial
Joe Trusty _____________________ 288-8238, Ext. 3532
St. Pius X School Principal
Dave Jenson ___________________________ 282-5161
E-mail _______________________ [email protected]
Knights of Columbus Council 14574
Mike Timm, Grand Knight _____________ 507-261-6053
Email ____________________ [email protected]
Catholic Ministries Appeal 2020 Goal $73,800
Pledged & Received $60,770
82% of goal
Participants 245
AS OF 9/28//20
Parish Support
Weekly envelopes may be mailed to or placed in the
mail slot in the parish office door at 1315 12th Ave NW.
If you attend the In–person Mass, receptacles are located
in either entrance.
Direct giving from a checking or savings account
remains an option as well. Please contact the parish
office to enroll.
Online giving from your debit or credit card is available
by logging onto https://piusx.weshareonline.org/ws/
opportunities. Please contact the parish office if you
have any questions.
LIVE THE LITURGY - INSPIRATION FOR THE
WEEK
Who has authority over God’s kingdom? While
we know that the obvious answer is Jesus, that is
not the answer our lives always reveal. We
struggle with wanting control over God’s king-
dom. We wrestle with ownership, privilege, sta-
tus, and the protection of our rights. However,
at the end of the day nothing in this world or in
the one to come belongs to us. All that we see
and know to be true belong to God, and Jesus is
the only one who has any authority. How often
do we defer any of our decision making to God?
We often conduct our business as if we are the
owner, lord and master of it all, but sadly we are
not. God gives us the means and the potential to
bear good Gospel-centered fruit. This desire and
capacity exist within each individual. Unless we
really acknowledge and accept who is ultimately
in charge, the type of love, justice, peace, and
other good fruits God desires for the world will
never be realized.
Community
ROCHESTER ROSARY RALLIES
Please join us in public prayer for our state and
country's elections, conversion, and peace on the
Sundays* leading up to the elections. These rallies
will be held near the Rochester Government Center
at the corner of 4th St. SE and 3rd Ave. SE at 3pm,
the Divine Mercy Hour, with the exception of Sun-
day October 10 @ 12 noon in front of Planned
Parenthood in Rochester. Questions: Contact Mary
Amiot at [email protected] or 507-287-6481
OR Janela Hubka at [email protected] or
507-282-6090
Sunday, October 4 Sunday, October 18
Sunday, October 25 Sunday, November 1
Marriage Encounters
These last months have been incredibly difficult on
all of us and marriages have suffered! Please let us
help you to find enrichment, joy, and hope in your
relationship! Register for the October 24-25 Mar-
riage Encounter. Weekends are held at Mt Olivet
Conference and Retreat Center in Farmington. Visit
www.marriages.org for additional information or
call 651-454-3238.
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Collection for Natural Disasters. Two natural
disasters have recently affected our brothers and
sisters in Christ. Hurricane Laura in Louisiana and the
California wildfires have created widespread
destruction. Catholic Charities USA is the official
domestic relief agency of the U.S. Catholic Church and
is already responding to urgent needs of those
affected by these two disasters. Checks should be
made payable to your local parish. For more
information, go to: www.usccb.org or
www.catholiccharitiesusa.org.
Minnesota Catholic Conference - The Minnesota
Catholic Conference has a listing of resources for the
2020 election on November 3rd, including an
election novena. These can be found at:https://
www.mncatholic.org/resources/election/
Baby Bottle Campaign without the Baby Bottle
Next weekend begins the annual Baby Bottle
Campaign. Help Catholic Charities" Pregnancy,
Parenting, and Adoption Program provide assistance
to pregnant women and women with babies through
the Mother and Child Assistance Fund. Donations go
directly to assisting women across Southern Minnesota
who are choosing life for their babies. Catholic
Charities assists more than 150 women with financial
assistance each year. In lieu of bottles we are asking
you to take/mail a check to the St. Pius X office.
Please NO CASH -CHECK ONLY. Make check
payable to Catholic Charities and designate your
donation to Baby Bottle Campaign in the memo.
"Because of this grant, I will have stable housing for when my baby arrives." Kendra
LHS Music Boosters
Stop by the Chipotle at 3780 Marketplace Dr in
Rochester for our fundraiser on Sunday, October
11 from 4:00pm - 8:00pm to support Lourdes
High School Music Boosters. Mention the LHS
Music Boosters fundraiser to the cashier to make
sure that 33% of the proceeds will be donated
to the Boosters.
NEW! ORDER ONLINE FOR
PICKUP
Use code W3DGK82 in ‘promo’ field before
checkout. Orders placed online or through the
Chipotle app for pickup using this unique code
will be counted. Delivery orders or orders placed
at a different time/location than the scheduled
fundraiser will not count.
Contact, [email protected] if
you have any questions. Thank you for your
support.
C H U R C H O F S T . P I U S X 7 R O C H E S T E R , M N
Socially Distant Trunk or Treat
Saturday, October 24, Following the 4:00 Mass Mark your calendars for in-person Trunk or Treating this year! A few extra safety
precautions will be added this year to help us keep our event as safe as possible. We
will not have any indoor activities or our usual pizza supper, but we will have trunk or treating.
Handing out treats?
All participants must wear a mask and maintain social distancing of 6ft.
Reserve a space for your car in advance on our parish website or via Flocknote.
We’ll mark the parking lot in advance so cars are spaced out appropriately.
Plan ahead for your treat distribution. Consider bringing a small table to set treats on or get
creative with tongs, tubes, or costume gloves for handing out treats. Consider non-edible treats
Bringing your kids?
All participants (ages 2 years and over) must wear a mask.
“Slime” hand sanitizing stations will be set up at the beginning and end of the trunk-or-treating route.
There will be designated entrance and route to follow through the parking lot to get to each trunk to
help space out trick or treaters.
Stay together with your group, split larger families into small groups.
Limit of one family at a time at each vehicle.
Use wide-mouth buckets or bags that are easy to drop treats into.
As with all events during the pandemic, if you are not feeling well or have been exposed
to a known case of COVID-19, please stay home. If your child needs to miss out of the
fun due to high risk family members, please contact the parish office so we can plan for
a contactless surprise from the youth ministry office.
Due to a discrepancy in the Minnesota State
Gambling licensing process, the cash raffle
drawing has been postponed. Updates will be
available as soon as possible. We appreciate
your understanding.
Raffle entries may be purchased at the St. Pius X
Church Office. Send Your Name, Phone and
Email info along with your cash/check payment
to St. Pius X Rectory to be entered.
(507-288-8238 or [email protected])
1 entry $10 3 entries $25 6 entries $50
