Your Weekly E-News for
January 27 - February 2, 2022
No vocation is born of itself or lives for itself. A vocation flows from the heart of God and blossoms in the good soil of faithful people. Did not Jesus say: 'By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another' (John 13:35)?
Onward in faith!
Upcoming at St. Pius X
Fr. T.J. invites all men of the parish to join him on February 5.
No registration - no fee. Come as you are.
Our new St. Pius X Women's Group meets on the Second Thursday of the month from 7:00 pm - 8:30 pm. Next gathering is February 10.
The Church of St. Pius X is staffing the St. Andrews Family Shelter in Hugo the week of February 13-19, 2022. This family shelter is a wonderful ministry of hospitality and service.
If you feel you have a gift or charism for hospitality or service, you may feel called to volunteer for a dinner or overnight shift. An alternative for dinner service is to drop-off a prepared meal. Please prayerfully discern if this is something for you.
You can receive more information or sign-up at the Information Desk after all Masses this weekend - January 29-30, 2022. There will be volunteers available to answer any questions.
The Catholic Church defines those in their early 20s through 30s as young adults. We recognize that during these years of our lives, there are many transitions and chapters. Regardless of the chapter you currently are living – whether single or married – with or without children - we invite ALL young adults in the area to join us.
Our next ATL gathering is February 2 at St. Jude.
ATL is sponsored by the Around the Lake parishes of St. Mary of the Lake, St. Jude of the Lake, and the Church St. Pius X.
Whether a CCW member or just interested in learning more about CCW, you are invited to attend the Council of Catholic Women's Winterlude Breakfast Meeting & Social on Saturday, February 5, 2022, in the Community Rooms A & B at St. Pius X.
We will begin the day with 8:00 AM Mass. Check-in is at 8:45 AM followed by a continental breakfast and meeting from 9:00 - 11:00. Come spend time in fellowship while learning about 2022 opportunities and events. Have a little fun and possibly take home a door prize!
RSVP by February 1, 2022 to CCW@churchofstpiusx.org or contact Deb Sandquist, President, at kdsandquist@gmail.com or 651-336-5731.
We look forward to seeing you there!
Would you like to have more freedom to be who God created you to be, to be healed in relationships within your family and community, and experience Jesus’ healing mercy? Do you want to grow deeper in your relationship with God?
St. Pius X is offering the Restoring the Glory Retreat. We invite you to come experience the love of the Father, the mercy and compassion of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and transformation and healing through the Holy Spirit as you grow in security, maturity, and purity in God’s plan for you.
Inspired by John Paul II’s Theology of the Body and the healing love of God, Dr. Bob Schuchts, author and marriage and family therapist, developed Restoring the Glory retreat. This retreat, facilitated at St. Pius X, utilizes pre-recorded talks by Dr. Schuchts. Included in the retreat will be individual prayer for healing and the Sacrament of Reconciliation.
The 9-part weekly retreat will be offered Saturday* mornings from 10 AM - 11:30 AM. The retreat begins February 12 and ends April 9. (*We will not gather on Saturday, Feb 19 & 26, rather Thursday. Feb. 17 & 24 at 6:30 PM.) Cost is $20 to cover the retreat workbook.
Questions or to register, contact Marj Tushaus or sign up at the information counter.
Email: mtushaus@gmail.com; Phone: 651-792-5118
Is the Holy Spirit putting it on your heart to serve others in need? God willing, we will be visiting two of our sponsored Godchildren at NPH Guatemala June 20-27, 2022.
The approximate cost of the trip will be $1,800 and this includes everything except souvenirs and two meals during our excursion day.
We have spots for twenty travelers. This trip is for those 15 to 99 years old. Please note that there is a fair amount of walking, albeit mostly on paved paths.
The first deposit of $900 is due March 1, 2022.
Final payment of $900 is due May 7, 2022.
If travel is canceled due to the pandemic, all funds (except $50) will be returned. A valid passport is required for this trip.
Contact Kim Williams, Director of Outreach and Pastoral Care at 651-762-3626 or kwilliams@churchofstpiusx.org to sign up or for more details.
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Encounter Jesus and His Church through Prayer and the Sacraments
Saints Inspiring Us:
Saint of the Week
“Without confidence and love, there can be no true education. If you want to be loved…you must love yourselves, and make your children feel that you love them.”
Reflect and Respond:
Questions to help us encounter this weekend's Mass readings.
First Reading:
In his call to be a prophet, the Lord informs Jeremiah of both the human resistance and the divine providence that lies ahead for him. When have you felt God’s presence in the midst of turmoil in your life
Second Reading:
Paul eloquently defines the spiritual virtue of “love” for the Christians in Corinth. How well do you live by the standards of love as defined by Paul?
Gospel:
The people of Nazareth were “filled with fury” at Jesus’ words to them. How do you imagine Jesus reacted to being rejected by those in his hometown of Nazareth?
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