MASS SCHEDULE: (any changes will be noted in the weekly Mass schedule on page 2) Saturday Vigil: 5 pm; Sunday: 8:30 am & 11 am; 6 pm (when Susquehanna University is in session) Tuesday and Thursday: 12 Noon; Monday, Wednesday and Friday: 7 am in the Adoration Chapel; Wednesday-12:30 pm -Shearer Weber Dining Room #1 or 3; Degenstein Campus Center (when Susquehanna University is in session) First Friday Mass– 10:30 am-Manor of Penn Village (Rte. 204) Last Friday of each month-10:30 am-Brookdale (University Ave)

NEAR PERPETUAL ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT-Our Lady of the Way Adoration Chapel Monday beginning at 8 am and closing on Friday at 7 am. Substitutes needed. Call Barb at 570.847.4492 for information.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Saturdays 3:30-4:30 pm; Wednesdays 5-6 pm.

RECITATION OF THE ROSARY: Monday-Thursday 11:40 am (Chapel); Monday, Wednesday and Friday at 6:40 am (Chapel); Tuesday at 7 pm (Chapel); Thursday at 6 pm Padre Pio Prayer Group (Church); Prior to all weekend Masses.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: P.R.E.P.(PreK-Gr.5) 9:30 am-10:45 am; EDGE (Gr.6-8) 6:45 pm –8:30 pm; Life Teen (Gr. 9-12) 6:45 pm-8:30 pm. For additional information call Diane Shamory at the parish office or email at prepstpiusx@gmail.com

SCRIPTURES & LUNCH: Meets Thursdays after the noon Mass in the par ish conference room. (will resume in the fall)

LEGION OF MARY: Meets on Wednesdays at 6:30 pm in the lower level of the Church. If you are interested in joining the Legion or just interested in learning more about the ministry, please contact Heather Effinger at 570.541.6061.

MEN’S CURSILLO GROUPING: meets every Fr iday morning after 7 am Mass and morning prayer in the conference room. Breakfast following at Pepper Tree. All men who have made a Cursillo weekend are welcome!

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.

GIFT BEARERS-Gift Bearers actively participate in the celebration of the Mass by presenting the gifts of Bread and Wine at the altar and require no special skill or permanent ministerial duty, and yet it is a beautiful and significant part of the Mass performed by lay people. There is a sign-up sheet in the narthex.

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– 8:15 pm from September to Easter. Please call the Parish office at 570.374.4113 for additional information.

WinDowS: a social ministry meets every fir st Monday at 5pm-contact Nadine Lawton 570-884-3313 for information.

BREAKFAST BUDDIES-A social group that meets the second Monday of each month at the Pepper Tree Restaurant on Route 522 at 9 am. Breakfast is ordered from the menu.

Homebound Communion/Short term meals/Transportation: these services are available. Call the par ish office.

THAT MAN IS YOU meets on Saturday 6:30am-8 am in the lower level. Contact Craig 570/898-4778 or defaziolaw@outlook.com

PRAYER SHAWL MINISTRY: makes shawls and lap covers for the sick of our parish and our community and for anyone with a special need. They meet in the Parish conference room on the 1st Sunday of the month after the last Mass and on the 3rd Thursday from 6-8 pm. To request a shawl, contact Kathy at 570.374.9883 or kathydal@ptd.net.

ST. PIUS X PASTORAL COUNCIL: Council members meet the second Wednesday of each month at 7 pm in the lower level(except July and December). Pastoral Council meeting minutes are available in the parish office for review.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS: The 4th degree, St. Katharine Drexel Assembly meets the first Tuesday of each month at 7:30 pm in the lower level. The regular meeting of the Knights of Columbus is held the second Tuesday of each month at 7:30 pm in the lower level.

NEXT WEEK’S SCRIPTURE READINGS: Isaiah 45:1, 4-6; 1 Thessalonians 1:1-5b; Matthew 22:15-21;

October 14-15, 2017 Consecraction of the Diocese of Harrisburg to the

Blessed Virgin Mary of Fatima

The Rosary is the most beautiful and the most rich in graces of all prayers; it is the prayer that touches most the Heart of the Mother of God…and if you wish peace to reign in your homes, recite the Rosary.” -Saint Pius X

MASS SCHEDULE Saturday, October 14 5 pm–Ray Sporar, Jr.-Wife and Children Sunday, October 15 8:30 am–People of the Parish and Susquehanna University Students Sunday, October 15 11 am–George Merwine-Merwine Family Sunday, October 15 NO 6 pm MASS Monday, October 16 7 am-Adoration Chapel-Theodore Hufnagle-Mark Flanagan Tuesday, October 17 12 Noon–Adoration Chapel-Gene Price-Clara Kovacs Wednesday, October 18 7 am-Adoration Chapel–Special Intention for Benjamin Finio & Family-Mary Taylor Wednesday, October 18 12:30 pm-DEG Shearer Dining Room # 3-Special Intention Wednesday, October 18 3:30 pm–Selinsgrove Center-Ted Hufnagle-Ann & Bob Bausinger Thursday, October 19 12 Noon-Adoration Chapel-Hank & Jean Schuhl-Mary Kate & Joe Schuhl Friday, October 20 7 am–Adoration Chapel-Galen Ettinger-Joyce and Michael Seno Saturday, October 21 5 pm–Veronica Dagwa-Laura Santucci-Burkey Sunday, October 22 8:30 am–Special Intention for Nicholas Finio & Family-Mary Taylor Sunday, October 22 11 am–Angelica Raschella-Ryan and Katia Felty Sunday, October 22 6 pm - People of the Parish and Susquehanna University Students

GOD’S PLAN FOR GIVING Tithing

Last Week’s Regular Collection $ 7,938.35 Children & Teen Envelopes 1.00 Total Income for October 7-8, 2017 $ 7,939.35

Last Year’s Regular Collection $ 8,004.26 PARISH INDEBTEDNESS

Loan Amount $ 1,900,000.00 Principal Balance 1,006,088.27 Monthly Interest 5,030.44

DEBT REDUCTION Month of October Year-To-Date (fiscal year) Goal 8,000.00 Goal 24,000.00 Actual 4,320.00 Actual 24,352.00

MINISTRY SCHEDULE: OCTOBER 21-22 ,2017

5 pm 8:30 am 11 am

Extraordinary Ministers

Reader

Servers

Ushers

Music Minister

John Pagana, Michelle Dorin, Lou Ann Sprenkle, Carol and Paul Parowski

Ellie Heintzelman, Brandon Bucher, Charles Kerstetter, Craig DeFazio, James Pomykalski

Barb Gregor, Chris Kenawell, Kathy Streeter, Joe Barlow, Katie McDonald

Marcia LaBant

Joan Hannity, Annalise & Katie Bond

Madaline Moleski, Susan Rice

Debbie Lose

Madison & Michael Stebila, Connor Andretta

Ray Mannello, Sam Miriello

Ellen Ruby

Nicole Piccioni, Angeline Effinger, Sarabella Reynolds

Clinton Longacre, Sherry Marczyk

SUPERMARKET GIFT CARDS SALE 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% from Giant and Weis Markets.

Profit from last week $ 262.00

Gift Certificates are available to purchase before and after each weekend Mass in the Narthex. Gift cards are also available during the week from the Parish office, Monday-Friday, 8:30 am to 5 pm.

Tyler Mariano Steven Pomykalski Carla Minori

Please join fellow parishioners for daily recitation of the rosary on Monday, Wednesdays and Fridays at 6:40 am, Tuesdays and Thursdays at 11:40 am in the Adoration Chapel. The Rosary Prayer Group recites the rosary on Tuesday evenings from 7-8 pm in the Chapel and the Padre Pio Group recites the rosary on Thursdays at 6 pm in the Church. The rosary is also recited before all weekend Masses. In consideration of those praying, please observe silence in the Chapel and Church while the rosary is recited. Thank you.

+++SHEPHERD’S PIE UPDATE +++ Items Needed: Chicken broth, cranberry sauce and bread cubes. Items can be placed in the entryway on the right side where Shepherd’s Pie small table is located. Questions: If you would like to talk with someone about this project, contact Sandy Corrigan at 570-743-3373 and scorrig8@ptd.net. +++If you know of someone who needs a meal, please let us know+++

**************NATIONAL MARCH FOR LIFE********************

St. Pius X Church Knights of Columbus will be sponsoring a bus on Friday, January 19, 2018 to go to Washington DC for the National March for Life. This is the biggest Pro Life March in the country. We are opening this up to anyone who wants to go and seats will be $20 for adults and $10 for youth under 18. (Youth under 18 must be accompanied by an adult). This is to be paid in advance and is non-refundable. The bus leaves St. Pius X Catholic Church around 7:30 am. We generally stop at a fast food place on the way down for breakfast sometime around mid morning. The Pro Life Rally consists of gathering at the Mall area in Washington DC. The schedule for the Rally is as follows: 11:45 am Musical Opening; 12:00 pm Rally Program; 1 pm March up Constitution Avenue to Supreme Court and Capitol Build-ing; 3 pm Silent No More testimonies outside U.S. Supreme Court. The bus will leave Washington DC around 4 to 5 pm and we will stop someplace on the way home to eat. You have the option to bring food/snacks/ beverages. We gen-erally get back 8 to 9 pm. To purchase seats for this event, you can contact Tim Minori at (570)259-8478 or email Tim at ctminori@ptd.net and give him your contact information.

Note: It is our desire that no one be prevented from attending the March for Life because they do not have the money for the seat. There are people who are willing to pay for anyone who needs assistance. If you want to attend but need help with paying for the seat(s), please let the parish office know and it will be taken care of discretely.

ROSARY RALLY Let's celebrate together as a community our beloved Blessed Mother. We all know that the month of October is a good time to commit to praying the Rosary every day. The Rosary will bring great peace and holiness to your life. It is a powerful weapon for conversion. The Rosary is the best method of honoring our Celeste Mother. It protects the Church from false teaching and keeps her safe from the attacks from the enemy. You are all welcome to come and meet in front of our beautiful garden of the Blessed Mother at the Church, on Saturday, October 28th at 10 am to recite the rosary. Please don' t miss this amazing way of praying together . May the Blessed Mother bless you and all of your loved ones.

WORLD MISSION SUNDAY World Mission Sunday, organized by the Society of the Propagation of the Faith, is a day set aside for Catholics worldwide to recommit themselves to the Church’s missionary activity through prayer and sacrifice. During this year’s 90th anniversary, World Mission Sunday celebration relates its theme to the Year of Mercy, “Mercy Changes the World.” Pope Francis notes, “The mercy of God is His loving concern for each one of us…. As the Father loves, so do His chil-dren. Just as He is merciful, so we are called to be merciful to each other.” A second collection will be taken up at all Masses the weekend of October 21-22, 2017. Please show your generos-ity as much as possible during this collection because it provides assistance to the young diocese in Asia, Africa, Latin America and the Pacific Islands.

ALTAR SERVER (ACOLYTE) TRAINING

There will be altar server (acolyte) training on Sunday October 22nd between 3:30 and 5:30 pm. Any questions call Katia Felty at 570 259-9903, Chris Heckman at 570 541 3082 or Joe Scartelli 570 313-7606.

RELIGIOUS ED. CLASSES OCTOBER 15th-OCTOBER 30th

Sunday, October 15th Class for PREP - Father Pius visits the 4th Graders

Edge: I AM Rally - from 10am - 8pm; No Edge class tonight

Life Teen: Escape Room at the mall at 2pm; No Life Teen class

Sunday, October 22nd Class for PREP, Edge, & Life Teen

5th & 6th Grade Children’s Mass Practice from 10-10:45 am

7th Grade Commitment Mass at 11:00 am for 7th Grade Students & Parents (Candidate Commitment forms are due today)

8th Graders- Confirmation Name Selection form is due today

Life Teen Career Series: Dr. Pagana speaks about Marine Biology and becoming a Medical Doctor

Sunday, October 29 Class for PREP, Edge, & Life Teen

5th & 6th Grade Children’s Mass at 11:00 am

First Holy Communion Students & Families at For ty Hours at 7pm

Monday, October 30 8th Grade Students & Families Rite of Enrollment Ceremony at Forty Hours at 7pm

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

Eleanor Popovich Harold Prentiss Giuseppe Rinaldis Joel Rivera Brynn Rosini Marti Row Carol Rutkowski Chris Schlieder Kylea Schlieder Sally Schlieder Beatrice Shue Tom Smith, Jr. Finley Rae Snook Irene Sobotor Louis Sobotor Henry & Owen Sosnoski Lisa Starzel

Mary Ann Ash Rosa Attig Jeanne A. Audet Hunter Bachman Ken Bachman Kyra Bachman Julia Becker Kelly Bobb Christian Bohling Jilline Bond James Brennan Ernest T. Buck Donald Buffington Sam Burgio Tamera Burns Cathy Butkofsky Faye Carlson Dale Carnahan

Sherry Carrier Irene Catherman Gabriel Chilcote Robert Christian Linda Dagle Mary Jo Daniels Diane DeLuca Ruth DeLuca Lou DiCiglie Stacy Downer Thomas Downs Alice Dyer David Dyer John Eisenhart David Everett Patty Fatchaline Pat Galloway Polly Gehman

Judy Gilbert Joseph Gilroy Diane Hannity Butch & Vergie Heim Nancy Heiser Sydnee Hoffman Jolene Howell LuAnn Hufnagle Kathy King John Kurtz Philip Levenson Robert Lobel Betty Lucksom Sabiola Maese Marita Mannello Millie Marsh Wayne McGraw Ross Merante

Brenda Miller George Miller Judy Moyer Richard Moyer Donna Muller Michael Muller Tom Muller Lee Musser Abbi Negro Sandra Neimond Theresa Noah Gabriela O’Shea Lorraine & Eugene Parana Billy Pensyl Nora Petroski Asuncion Philips

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Steven Strocko Robert Thompson Marcia Truslow Kristin Umstead Helen Underhill Matthew Underhill Judy Van Genny Vitale Ed Waskiewicz John Whitmer Pat Wilcox Arlene Willard Brian Winn Walter Worhacz Sandy Wynn Maryada Zaucha Angele Zellers Athena Zellers Lynn Zitta

Registration continues this weekend for the space-limited St. Pius X MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT day

Happily Ever After Reality Tune-up. This short-day’s-worth of presentations and activities have been selected specifically to

provide you with an opportunity to substantially increase your APPRECIATION and ENJOYMENT of your married life.* HEART

activities will run on Saturday, October 28th from 8:30 am to 4:30 pm in picturesque Richfield, PA (not far from SPXC) and

will include lunch. The morning will focus on skills for improving your relationship with your spouse; the afternoon on the spe-

cial spiritual gifts you’ve been given by God to keep your marriage healthy. During this whole day, you will be supported in CELE-

BRATING YOUR MARRIAGE. It will be A TIME FOR Y OU to build A MORE FULFILLING ‘ONENESS!’ Attending couples

will talk with each other and do things together. Each couple’s discussions will be held in ‘private space’ allowing each partner to talk

freely with the other. Don’t miss this opportunity to make your marriage truly better. Our meeting space will accommodate 10 cou-

ples. HEART registration forms are on the table at the left of the Narthex as you exit and provide you with directions to the HEART

activities location (the Parowski household). We are sure you will enjoy this couple time (as well as discover new skills you can

use to make your marriage more fulfilling and enjoyable for years to come)! So come join us—register today!!

*This HEART day is designed for MARRIAGE ENRICHMENT, not for helping ‘problem marriages’ or for marriage counseling.

Happily Ever After Reality Tune-Up

Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, Readers, Ministers of Hospitality & Music Ministry

There will be a special Liturgical Workshop held on Saturday, October 21 from 10 am-12 Noon in the lower level of the Church. It will be conducted by Deacon Greg Amarante who is serving at Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in Lewisburg and also Campus Ministry at Bucknell University. We strongly encourage all members

of these ministries to attend this special and informative workshop.

ST. PIUS X PARISH ANNUAL FORTY HOURS EUCHARISTIC DEVOTIONS Our parish Forty Hours Eucharistic Devotions will be held on Sunday, October 29, Monday, October 30 and Tuesday, October 31, 2017 at 7 pm. Rev. James Lease, Pastor at St. Joseph Church, Danville, will be the homilist for all three evenings. On Sunday, October 29, all Second grade students will be recognized and receive a special blessing as they continue their preparation to receive the Sacrament of First Holy Communion on April 28, 2018. On Monday, October 30, all Eighth grade students will participate in the Rite of Enrollment in anticipa-tion of receiving the Sacrament of Confirmation on May 5, 2018. On Tuesday, October 31, all liturgical ministries (Altar Servers, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Com-munion, Lectors, Sacristans, Lydyans, Music Ministry and Ministers of Hospitality will participate in the Rite of Rededication in which they will recommit themselves to their ministry so that the presence of the Lord may be more actively seen and experienced through their call to service in the Church. Please plan to attend these special prayerful celebrations of the Eucharist.