SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11, 2016

MASSES FOR THE WEEK SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 10TH, 2016 9:00 People of the Parish 5:00 ROS-Edward Dettmer req.by John and Carol Malinowski

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 11TH, 2016 9:00 People of the Parish 11:00 ROS-Emma & Joseph Mc Cabe req.by Thomas and Kathleen 1:00 ROS-Michel Mezile req. by Jesette Mezile 3:00 ROS-Carmelo Moreaux req.by Jose Moreaux - - Healing Mass for Francisco Daniel Puga req. by Elsa Vivas

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 12TH, 2016 9:00 Thanksgiving Mass for Protection, Mercy, and Journey req. by Dr. Ijeoma Uchenda

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 13TH, 2016 9:00 People of the Parish

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 14TH, 2016 9:00 People of the Parish

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 15TH, 2016 9:00 Birthday Blessings for Jean Rodolphe Joazile req. by Denise Joazile - - Birthday Blessings for Landsley Alexandre req. by family

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 16TH, 2016 9:00 Birthday Blessings for Marie Juste req. by self

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 17TH, 2016 9:00 People of the Parish 5:00 For the Intention of Mr. Hugh Griffith req. by The Religious Ed staff & Students - - ROS-Edward Dettmer req. by Mrs. Helen Winters

COME PRAY THE ROSARY at 8:30 A.M. Mondays through Saturdays. Devotion to The Most Precious Blood of Jesus every Monday night from 7 to 8 P.M. in the church. ADORATION AND EXPOSITION of the Blessed Sacrament every Friday after the 9 A.M. Mass until noon. Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Chaplet of Divine Mercy are every Thursday after the 9:00 A.M. Mass.

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Christophe Djassoa, Ariel Lalanne , Jabel Pierre, Mark Robinson, Ruby Robinson, Patrick Prevost, Marie Malcangi, Rev. Msgr. Patrick Uchendu, Msgr. George Graham, Terrence Terrel Brathwaite, John Severino, Joe Parravano, Christel Changeau, Annette David, Evelyn Harry, Emilie Vilson, Figina Morency,The Homebound of the Parish

Please notify us of changes in our Healing Prayers list. Names will be removed after a month.

PLEASE PRAY For all The Deceased Mem-bers of the Parish Family.

PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL OUR PARISHION-ERS WHO ARE IN THE MILITARY SER-VICE. Please call the rectory to update our list. Paul St. Hill, Christopher Aching, Jr., Yvonne St. Hill, Vanes Ala-bre, Keith St. Hill, Derby Ronelus, Johnson Joseph, Mary Ann R. Varias, Emmanuel Jeanty, Emeka Oparah, Hayden Brandon Baker, Shanan Cesar, Janelle Alexander

PARISH MISSION STATEMENT We the people of St. Pius X Parish are formed by the Holy Spirit in the Sacrament of Baptism to become part of the Mystical Body of Christ. We strive through the power of Christ in the Holy Sacrifice to the Mass to show forth God’s transforming love to teach Gospel values; to share time, talent and treasure in good Steward-ship, to invite all to share our joy and share Jesus’ message of His Father’s love with all around us and to re-store all things in Christ.

FAITH FORMATION PROGRAM: CCD Our Faith Formation program is open to all children from Kindergarten age to grade 8. All children must have a re-quired two years of instructions prior to the reception of the sacraments. If you are registering your child for the first time, please bring his baptismal certificate with you. Classes are on Sundays at 9:45 A.M. sharp. If your child is over the age of 8 and is not yet baptized, we offer the Rite of Christian Initiation adapted for children. Please call Mrs. Jean for more details. SPECIAL NOTICE TO PARENTS: Children should receive the sacraments in their own parish. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ RCIA Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults The RCIA is the process by which people can question, search and inquire into the Catholic faith. It is for any unbaptized individual over the age of 8. The RCIA is also for any adult who was baptized in another Christian tradition and for baptized Catholic adults seeking to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. Please contact Fr. Miguel at 718-525-9099. BECOME AN ALTAR SERVER AT SAINT PIUS! Boys and girls who have received their First Communion are invited to become altar servers. Parents are encouraged to speak to their children about this special pastoral ministry for the young people in the church. Please call the rectory for info. 6 WEEKS WITH THE BIBLE - Please join us in considering what the book of Acts means for our lives here and now. We meet every Tuesday at 7:30 PM in the rectory, for more information please call the rectory 718-525-9099 RELIGIOUS BOUTIQUE. Articles are now on sale in back of the church the first and third weekend of the month after all the Masses.

ST. PIUS X SPANISH PRAYER GROUP meets on Friday nights in the church. Any Spanish speaking parishioners are welcome to come together for intercessory prayer and praise to God in Spanish. MYRIAM PRAYER GROUP meet every Saturday evenings beginning at 7:00 P.M. in the church.

The ENGLISH CHOIR meets every Tuesdays at 7:30 P.M. The SPANISH CHOIR meets every Sat-urdays at 3:00 P.M. The HAITIAN CHOIR meets every Fri-days at 7:00 P.M. in the rectory except for Lent.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ COMMUNION FOR THE HOMEBOUND Anyone unable to attend Mass because of illness may receive Holy Communion at home on a regu-lar basis. Please call the rectory. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ SPECIAL MASSES: You can now request special Masses for Memorial, Birthday, Sweet 16, and Wedding Anniversary. Please call the rectory and speak to Fr. Miguel. Mass Book for 2017 is open and Mass Offering is $20.

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According to Canon Law, we have to offer a Mass Intention at least one time a year. Exam-ples are birthday blessings, good health, in honor of a saint, deceased person, etc.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ BIRTHDAY BLESSINGS!

Birthday Blessings September Babies! If you were born during the month of September and would like the parish to pray for you, please call the rectory at the beginning of the month and leave your name. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ PARISH MEMBERSHIP Every family in the parish should be registered. We cannot vouch for you if you need a letter to be a sponsor or godpar-ent. Registration forms are available at the rectory or in back of the church. If you are new in the

If you are pregnant or will be having a child bap-tized, you will need to attend a baptism preparation workshop. St. Pius X offers the workshop the First Wednesday of every month at 7:30 P.M. by ap-pointment only. Please call the rectory to reserve at least two (2) days in advance. Next session will be October 5th in the rectory at 7:30 P.M.

Make a Difference Join a group of men dedicated to the church with

charity and family Join the St. John Paul II Council

To show our love for the Father, Jesus tells us that we must love our neighbor. Helping our church and local community, while setting an example for our children to follow is what the Knights of Columbus

is about. Join us in putting our faith into action. Help us to show Christ’s love, through our actions we can make a statement that Christ’s values alive

and real in our parish and community. If you would like to join or have questions call

516-569-2786 ATTENTION: The Knights will be starting the ladies’ auxiliary. Please fill out the sign up sheet in the back of the Church, if you would like more in-formation. You are under no obligation to join. We need a rough number of how many are interested so a representative can come to the Parish and provide more details. THE LITURGICAL DANCE MINISTRY wel-comes youths between the ages of 7 to 25. Rehears-als are held on Fridays in the Church from 7 to 8:30 P.M. Contact info: Barnica Laveau at 347-233-0090. No Dance experience needed. Join us in ex-pressing our praise through dance. Myriam Pray Group - Jericho St. Pius X - Sunday, September 11 at 7.30 P.M.

We have 5 (five) small tee shirts left for sale. We will also be taking orders if you wish to buy one. They will be $15.00.

COLLECTION last week was $3,867.00 We ask you to please use your donation envelopes. ST. VINCENT DE PAUL collec-tion was $65.00

If you are in need of food, please call the Rectory. We will be collecting dry food the month of September. Thank you for your generosity.

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Chinwe Nnanah Marie Juste Renee Martin Maria Alpers Carolle Celestin Elmise Celestin Landsley Alexandre Lucienne Jeanty Susan Burke Katiuska Daniel Cheree Natoli

Claudy Janvier Neil Exama Vanis Alabre Sherley Alabre Rither Alabre Gabiel Jean-Louis Jacques Leande Caridad Pierre Jean Joazile Marie Martha Joazile Jacques Leandre

CATECHISTS NEEDED! I need five catechists who can give at least two hours of their Sundays to teach the Catholic faith. A catechist’s textbook is pro-vided. All you have to do is to be able to relate your faith to children and teens and follow the lesson plan. Please remember that teaching our children the faith is a serious year to year commitment. Pray on it and if your answer is yes, please call Mrs. Jean at the rectory. Thank you. REGISTRATION for Sunday School Reli-gious Education Program for new and/or re-turning students will take pace today, Sunday, September 11 in the rectory from 10 a.m. until 12 noon. Please check the bulletin or the web-site Stpiusx-qeens.org for more information. ****************************************** PRECIOUS BLOOD NOVENA will be on Sunday, October 2nd - Saturday, October 8th at 7 P.M. On the last day, Sunday 9th it will start at 1 P.M. in the church. ****************************************** St. Clare Catholic Academy - St. Clare Catholic Academy is affiliated with our parish. Tuition dis-counts and scholarships are available for students who are catholic and are active in their parish. Free UPK. The Academy is located at 137-25 Brookville Blvd., Rosedale. Please call 718-528-7174 for more infor-mation or visit our website: http://stclarecatholicacademy.org.

ST. CLARE CATHOLIC ACADEMY APPEAL FROM THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS

The St. Clare Catholic Academy, which succeeded the St. Clare’s Parish School, is a Catholic K-8 elementary school for four Southeast Queens Catholic parishes in Rosedale, Laurelton and Springfield Gardens: St. Clares, St. Pius X, St. Mary Magdalene, and Christ The King. To have fair representation from all four parishes, and at the same time achieve and maintain the right combi-nation of needed skills and talents, the Board of Direc-tors is seeking persons with expertise or practical ex-periences in

development and institutional advancement; endowment establishment; fundraising; marketing and public relations; grant writing, application and management; resources development for parents; proper and practical use of social media; facilities management; technology; the new Common Core Academic Standards

For more detailed information, interested parishioners may talk to their respective Pastor (Father Andy at St. Clare’s, Father Miguel at St. Pius X, Father Jeffry T. Dillon at St. Mary Magdalene and Christ the King) or contact directly the Academy Board Chairperson Mr. Irnel L. Stephen at 917-796-6096.

JOB OPENINGS SOCIAL SERVICES: Catholic Charities has job openings available in Queens & Brooklyn. Bachelors & masters level Direct service, supervisory & management positions available for individuals working in family & youth programs as well as homelessness prevention. We offer a com-petitive salary & comprehensive benefit package, including retirement savings plan & health insur-ance with generous paid time off. This is an oppor-tunity for new grads & seasoned professionals to make a difference in their communities. Send re-sume to: fms.resume@ccbq.org. Visit us at www.ccbq.org and browse Family Services jobs un-der Work Opportunities ****************************************** PROFESSIONAL THERAPY AND COUNSELING Provided by N.Y.S. licensed therapist including therapists who specialize in Bereavement Bipolar disorders and Cognitive Behavioral Therapy, is available to our parish and 147other parishes. This program, under the direction of Dr. George Giuliani, has been conducted in the diocese of the past 41 yrs. For the convenience of parishioners. It is provided by the Catholic Counseling Center, a proprietary professional corporation which is independent of and not controlled or supervised by the parish or di-ocese. Most insurance policies, including Medicare, are honored. For confidential information and ap-pointments, please call Dr. Guiliani at the Catholic Counseling Center at (631) 243-2503 or go to our website at: www.thecatholiccounselingcenter.com. Monday, October 3, 2016 - 7:30 P.M. ROSARY FOR LIFE invites you to join them for their Annual Anniversary concelebrated Mass at Good Shepherd Church, 1950 Batchelder Street, Brooklyn, NY 1129. (Belt Parkway—Exit 11N Kings Plaza.) Most Reverend Frank J. Caggiano, Bishop of Bridgeport, CT, will be the Main Celebrant & Hom-ilist. The Rosary will precede the Mass at 7:00 P.M. and enrollment in the Brown Scapular will follow. Church is wheelchair accessible Parking is availa-ble. For more information, call Rosary For Life, Inc. at 718-377-6920.