Christmas 2021
Mass Schedule
This year Christmas Day falls on a Saturday and is a Holy Day of Obligation. The Christmas Mass Schedule is:
Friday, December 24th
(Christmas Eve Vigils)
Friday, December 24th
(Christmas Eve Vigils)
- 4 pm Mass (Church & Live Stream)
- 4 pm Mass (Gym)
- 6 pm Children’s Mass (Church)
Children should bring canned goods, bells, and a flashlight.
10 pm Mass (Church)
There will also be a Daily Mass at 7:30 a.m. (7 a.m. Confession) on Christmas Eve.
Saturday, December 25th
- 9 am Mass (Church)
- 10:30 am Mass (Church & Live Stream)
Parking Instructions
As you know, parking can be a challenge. Additional parking can be found at Home Bank and the Marketplace Shopping Center across Kaliste Saloom then using the crosswalk at E. Bayou Pkwy. When parking off campus, please be mindful to not block any thruways, the Home Bank ATM, or any of Uhaul's facilities.
As an alternative to parking for Masses, consider the convenience of Uber or Lyft to get to and from Mass.
As you know, parking can be a challenge. Additional parking can be found at Home Bank and the Marketplace Shopping Center across Kaliste Saloom then using the crosswalk at E. Bayou Pkwy. When parking off campus, please be mindful to not block any thruways, the Home Bank ATM, or any of Uhaul's facilities.
As an alternative to parking for Masses, consider the convenience of Uber or Lyft to get to and from Mass.
Adoration Chapel
Christmas &
New Year's Schedule
The Blessed Sacrament will be reposed on Wednesday, December 22nd at 10 PM, until its exposition is resumed on Monday, January 3rd at 6 AM.
New Schedule
New Schedule
Starting on Monday, January 3rd, the Blessed Sacrament will be exposed:
- Monday—Friday:
6 AM to 10 PM - Saturday & Sunday:
7 AM to 10 PM
A Message From Father Brady
This weekend we celebrate the fourth and final Sunday of Advent. As the time for celebrating the birth of our Savior approaches, we should intensify our preparation and anticipation of celebrating the Incarnation of our Lord. This Fourth Sunday of Advent reminds us we have a mission here on earth, and that mission may not be what we expect. In our Gospel reading today, we hear the story of The Visitation, where our Blessed Mother, after being told her mission by the angel Gabriel, follows his directions and visits her cousin Elizabeth.
One goal of our life on earth is to fulfill the mission God has given to us, whether it be as wife, husband, single person, mother, father or religious. God created us for this mission, but he made us free, so we are able to accept or reject the role He has given us in His overall plan of salvation as well as His plan for OUR salvation. If we allow God to speak to us through the life of Jesus, not only this week, but at all times, then we can discern what is truly good for us in our lives and live a life at His direction. Whatever mission God has for us, He will provide the Grace to accomplish it. Once we determine what God is asking, then we decide whether or not to accept His invitation. During this last week in Advent, as we prepare for and anticipate the coming of Jesus to the world, in our prayer let us put ourselves in a position to hear God's voice and accept the Grace Jesus gives us to fulfill our mission.
To make Christmas even better for each of us, I thought I would remind everyone that Wednesday, December 22nd we will have Confessions from 4-7 p.m. We will have the fleet of “Spiritual Care Units,” commanded by Fr. Michael Champagne and the Community of Jesus Crucified, along with several other confessors in the Church.
To make Christmas even better for each of us, I thought I would remind everyone that Wednesday, December 22nd we will have Confessions from 4-7 p.m. We will have the fleet of “Spiritual Care Units,” commanded by Fr. Michael Champagne and the Community of Jesus Crucified, along with several other confessors in the Church.
Know of my prayers that all of us are blessed with the greatest Christmas gift of all, the gift of the Peace of Christ and a deeper relationship with Him. For all those who are out of town for Christmas, know of my prayers for you and wishes for your Merry Christmas. For the rest, I look forward to exchanging Christmas greetings next week.
Reception of Holy Communion
Christmas is such a wonderful and joyous time. One of the reasons for this joy is that our church is more full of worshippers, both Catholic and non-Catholic, to celebrate the Mystery of The Incarnation. This coming together of so many to worship God is a wonderful thing to see and experience.
However, we should only worship as we are properly disposed. Sacred Scripture (1 Cor 11:27) and the Church teach us that Catholics should be free from grave or serious sin to be properly disposed to receive Holy Communion. If we are not free from grave sin, then Sacramental Confession should be made prior to receiving Holy Communion. One such grave sin is missing Mass without good reason on a Sunday or Holy Day of Obligation. If one is not Catholic, then they are also not properly disposed to receive Holy Communion until such time as we share unity of faith.
If one is not properly disposed to receive Holy Communion, they should feel welcome to come forward and receive a blessing from the Minister of Communion. To do so, they should simply place their index finger over their mouth or cross their arms over their chest so the minister will know to impart a blessing. A similar statement on the reception of Holy Communion will also be published in the Christmas Worship Guide for our visitors.
However, we should only worship as we are properly disposed. Sacred Scripture (1 Cor 11:27) and the Church teach us that Catholics should be free from grave or serious sin to be properly disposed to receive Holy Communion. If we are not free from grave sin, then Sacramental Confession should be made prior to receiving Holy Communion. One such grave sin is missing Mass without good reason on a Sunday or Holy Day of Obligation. If one is not Catholic, then they are also not properly disposed to receive Holy Communion until such time as we share unity of faith.
If one is not properly disposed to receive Holy Communion, they should feel welcome to come forward and receive a blessing from the Minister of Communion. To do so, they should simply place their index finger over their mouth or cross their arms over their chest so the minister will know to impart a blessing. A similar statement on the reception of Holy Communion will also be published in the Christmas Worship Guide for our visitors.
Mission Club
Annual Holiday Food Drive
The St. Pius Mission Club members have begun preparing bags to distribute for the annual St. Pius Holiday Food Drive for the needy of our Parish. Nonperishable food items such as canned goods, peanut butter, flour and sugar as well as paper products, items for personal hygiene and cleaning supplies are needed. Donations of money can be made at the Parish Office. Filled donation bags can be brought to the Parish Office no later than Monday, December 20th. Volunteers will also be needed to separate food on December 21st and deliver food and gifts on December 22nd, including deliveries to the Galliano area.
The St. Pius Mission Club members have begun preparing bags to distribute for the annual St. Pius Holiday Food Drive for the needy of our Parish. Nonperishable food items such as canned goods, peanut butter, flour and sugar as well as paper products, items for personal hygiene and cleaning supplies are needed. Donations of money can be made at the Parish Office. Filled donation bags can be brought to the Parish Office no later than Monday, December 20th. Volunteers will also be needed to separate food on December 21st and deliver food and gifts on December 22nd, including deliveries to the Galliano area.
For questions, please call Jamie Wagnon at 337-288-1562.
To donate financially to this effort, please visit St. Pius X's online giving page.
The Light is on For You
To receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation before Christmas —
Wednesday, December 22nd
- 4:00-7:00 pm Confessions (Church)
- 4:00-7:00 pm Confessions (Spiritual Care Unit in the Parking Lot)
Holy Rosary
Please join us to recite the Rosary at St. Pius X before the 6 am Mass Monday—Friday and before the 7:30 am Mass on the 1st Saturday of the month.
“Of all prayers the Rosary is the most beautiful and the richest in graces; of all it is the one which is most pleasing to Mary, the Virgin Most Holy. Therefore, love the Rosary and recite it every day with devotion.”
Solemnity of Mary, the Holy Mother of God
Though not a holy day of obligation this year, please note the additional Mass time to help us celebrate the Solemnity of Mary, Holy Mother of God:
Saturday, January 1, 2022
7:30 a.m. Mass
9 a.m. Mass
5 p.m. Mass
Confession will be held from 3 - 4 p.m.
Women's Guild
Membership Meeting
The next meeting of the Women’s Guild will be Thursday, January 13, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. in the Parish Life Center. All women over 18 years of age are invited to attend. The Guild is an active ministry that cares for altar linens and hosts parish activities such as: receptions after Sacramental Rites, Passover Meal, St. Joseph Altar, and monthly coffee and donuts. Membership forms will be available at the meeting for new members. A potluck dinner will be provided- please feel free to participate. Questions? Please call Nanette Cazayoux at 337-349-7867.
Coffee & Donuts
Please note that there will not be a Coffee & Donuts event in December.
The next meeting of the Women’s Guild will be Thursday, January 13, 2022 at 6:30 p.m. in the Parish Life Center. All women over 18 years of age are invited to attend. The Guild is an active ministry that cares for altar linens and hosts parish activities such as: receptions after Sacramental Rites, Passover Meal, St. Joseph Altar, and monthly coffee and donuts. Membership forms will be available at the meeting for new members. A potluck dinner will be provided- please feel free to participate. Questions? Please call Nanette Cazayoux at 337-349-7867.
Coffee & Donuts
Please note that there will not be a Coffee & Donuts event in December.
Pius Senior Organization
PSO Luncheon
Thursday, January 20, 2022
Parish Life Center
12 p.m.—1 p.m.
Parish Life Center
12 p.m.—1 p.m.
Depending on the initial of your last name, please bring a covered dish to serve 15 people:
- A thru I: Vegetables
- J thru R: Salad
- S thru Z: Dessert
Volunteers are also needed to set up, serve lunch and clean up. Please call the Parish Office to volunteer.
St. Pius Elementary School (SPES)
New Principal Search & Application
The Search Committee for the new principal of St. Pius Elementary School (SPES) has initiated a nationwide search with the intent to find the best candidate who will promote and exhibit the core values essential to SPES’ mission.
If you or someone you know have the necessary qualifications and would be a good candidate for the principal at SPES, please apply.
The application can be found at: https://www.schoolgrowth.com/SPES.
Admissions 2022-2023
St. Pius Elementary School(SPES) is still accepting applications for the 2022-2023 school year in some grades. If you have a child who will be entering PreK in the Fall of 2022, we hope you would call and schedule a tour before making your decision! We would love the opportunity to show you everything that SPES, St. Pius X Church's largest ministry, has to offer.
We want your child to be happy, successful and faith-filled throughout PreK - 8th grade. Each child travels his/her own journey socially, academically and spiritually. At St. Pius, we partner with you and your child, to assure the journey is customized to each child so that he/she is assured success. Start that journey with us, in your home parish, and watch your child grow to be the best he/she can possibly be.
Contact:
Brooke Richard, Admissions/Enrollment Director
337-237-3139
St. Pius Elementary School does not discriminate on the basis of race, gender, national or ethnic origin in its admissions policies, employment practices or educational activities.
ACTS: Upcoming Events
Art Contest for Kids
The kids of the parish (up until 8th Grade) are invited to enter a drawing contest that reflects the next ACTS retreats’ theme, John 13:31-33a, 34-35.
The winner will receive a $50 gift card and the winner’s artwork will be published in the ACTS retreats’ program materials and/or communications.
Access the submission form for the December 2021 contest at https://stpiusxchurch.org/documents/2021/12/Art%20Submission%20Form%20Dec%202021.pdf! Entries are due by noon on December 23rd.
You can also find the submission form at:
https://stpiusxchurch.org/news/acts-art-contest-for-kids
ACTS Men's Retreat
The winner will receive a $50 gift card and the winner’s artwork will be published in the ACTS retreats’ program materials and/or communications.
Access the submission form for the December 2021 contest at https://stpiusxchurch.org/documents/2021/12/Art%20Submission%20Form%20Dec%202021.pdf! Entries are due by noon on December 23rd.
You can also find the submission form at:
https://stpiusxchurch.org/news/acts-art-contest-for-kids
ACTS Men's Retreat
Are you interested in deepening your faith and finding a community of faith to help support you on your faith journey? If so, consider signing up for the next St. Pius X Men’s ACTS Retreat which will be held May 12-15, 2022.
The retreat begins Thursday evening, May 12th with check-in at 5:00 p.m. Retreatants will return to St. Pius X on Sunday, May 15th for Mass.
Registration opens on January 9th at noon and will remain open until all spots have been filled. You may register online at https://forms.gle/TYN6GFnuHp84G5CJ6 by filling out an application. The cost will be $295.00 per person. You will be given payment instructions once it is confirmed that you have been accepted for the retreat. For more information, call the Parish Office at 337-232-4656.
ACTS is a parish-based retreat in which parishioners serve parishioners. The ACTS Retreat, an acronym for Adoration, Community, Theology and Service, began in the 1980’s in San Antonio, Texas. The retreat’s goals are to strengthen our faith and its application in our daily life, to renew ourselves spiritually, to build strong, lasting friendships, and to grow in our relationship with our Lord, our parish and one another. The ACTS weekend is presented by lay Catholics, with support provided by a Spiritual Director/companion or clergy. Parishioners who serve on ACTS retreats strive to provide the opportunity for our parish community to experience, become, and share the Body of Christ. Once parishioners attend a St. Pius X Parish ACTS Retreat, they can help serve in future retreats. Please consider this wonderful gift for yourself or someone you love.
This info can also be found at: https://stpiusxchurch.org/news/acts-mens-retreat-may-12-15-2022.
The retreat begins Thursday evening, May 12th with check-in at 5:00 p.m. Retreatants will return to St. Pius X on Sunday, May 15th for Mass.
Registration opens on January 9th at noon and will remain open until all spots have been filled. You may register online at https://forms.gle/TYN6GFnuHp84G5CJ6 by filling out an application. The cost will be $295.00 per person. You will be given payment instructions once it is confirmed that you have been accepted for the retreat. For more information, call the Parish Office at 337-232-4656.
ACTS is a parish-based retreat in which parishioners serve parishioners. The ACTS Retreat, an acronym for Adoration, Community, Theology and Service, began in the 1980’s in San Antonio, Texas. The retreat’s goals are to strengthen our faith and its application in our daily life, to renew ourselves spiritually, to build strong, lasting friendships, and to grow in our relationship with our Lord, our parish and one another. The ACTS weekend is presented by lay Catholics, with support provided by a Spiritual Director/companion or clergy. Parishioners who serve on ACTS retreats strive to provide the opportunity for our parish community to experience, become, and share the Body of Christ. Once parishioners attend a St. Pius X Parish ACTS Retreat, they can help serve in future retreats. Please consider this wonderful gift for yourself or someone you love.
This info can also be found at: https://stpiusxchurch.org/news/acts-mens-retreat-may-12-15-2022.
Pilgrimage
Mother's Ministry: Revival Nights
For more events and activities at St. Pius X, visit: https://stpiusxchurch.org/events
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