As we prepare our hearts for the hope, peace, joy and love that only the birth of our Lord Jesus Christ can bring, we will have a Blessing of Advent Wreaths at all Masses celebrating the 1st Sunday of Advent.  

Families who would like to have their Advent Wreath blessed can bring them up to the Sanctuary before Mass where an Usher will help to place them on the Altar for you.  After Mass has ended and the recession of Clergy and liturgical volunteers is finished, parishioners may pick up their wreath to take home.
 

Join the Diocese of Lafayette's Office of Worship and St. Pius X for a Eucharistic Revival Holy Hour with the Bishop. Beginning at 4 p.m., there will be a solemn exposition, preaching by the Bishop, and solemn benediction. The Holy Hour will begin at 4 p.m. in the Church on Sunday, November 27, 2022. Benediction will conclude a few minutes early in order to prepare for 5 p.m. Mass.

This year on the First Sunday of Advent, Eucharistic Ministers and Lectors will be commissioned at every Mass. These volunteers serve our parishioners through these ministries that are so essential to our parish’s celebration of Mass, as well as to the faith of those who are homebound or in nursing homes.  

The Catechism of the Catholic Church (1324-1327), states that, "The Eucharist is 'the source and summit' of the Christian life." The Presence of Christ in the Eucharist is the heart of our parish community, and nurtures us as members of the Body of Christ.  We receive His Presence in the Eucharist and are called to bring His presence to others.

St. Pius X is blessed to have so many members of our faith community who choose to support the parish when responding to their call to serve.  If you ask them about their experience fulfilling their roles in these ministries, it's inspiring to see how their service has touched their lives and deepened their faith.  Some of the testimonials of those who serve in these ministries are included to help you understand the blessing these ministries are and perhaps help you in discerning where and when God may be calling you to serve. 

To read the volunteer's testimonials, visit:  

For more information about these ministries, please contact:  Donna Lemaire at donnal@stpiusxchurch.org or 337-232-4656 ext. 3886.

Annual Holiday Food Drive
The St. Pius Mission Club needs assistance for the annual Holiday Food Drive serving parishioners in need. Paper bags will be available November 26th – 27th. Filled donation bags can be brought to the Parish Office no later than Monday, December 19th. Volunteers  will also be needed to separate food on December 20th in the Parish Life Center from 5 p.m. to 9 p.m., and deliver food and gifts on December 21st from 9 a.m. to 12 p.m. Nonperishable food items include canned goods, peanut butter, flour and sugar, as well as paper products, items for personal hygiene and cleaning supplies. Donations of money can be made at the Parish Office.

The Giving Tree
The Giving Tree will be in the Gathering Area on November 26th & 27th. On the tree, in each envelope will be information about a person, his/ her needs and a telephone number for more information. Please consider helping one of our people in need. Purchased gifts with the tag from the envelope should be returned to the Parish Office no later than 12:00 p.m. on Friday, December 16th to allow time for distribution.

Anyone interested in assisting with the above opportunities can call Jamie Wagnon at 337-288-1562. Thank you for your generosity and service!

The morning begins at 9 a.m. in the Parish Life Center with coffee and a light breakfast. The presentation will begin at 9:30 a.m. with speaker Reverend Cedric Sonnier of St Mary Mother of the Church.

Confession and Mass at 12:05 p.m. will follow the presentation. All Women are invited to join in the morning of reflection in preparation for a fruitful Advent and Christmas season.

(7:30 am, 9 am & 10:30 am)

Santa is making a special visit at this breakfast so children attending will be able to have their photos taken with Santa!  

Breakfast includes: Pancakes, Scrambled Eggs, Sausage Patties, Fruit, Juice, Milk & Coffee. 

6:30 p.m.

The St. Pius Music Ministry, consisting of the Adult and Children's choirs and the Life Teen Band, will be presenting a Christmas Concert on Tuesday, December 20th at 6:30 p.m. in the Church.  

The Concert will consist of selections performed by each group as well as solos, instrumental music, and congregational carols.  The concert will last approximately an hour, and it will be a wonderful way to spend an evening as we prepare for the coming of our Savior!  

The next St. Pius X Women’s ACTS Retreat will be held March 23-26, 2023. The retreat begins Thursday evening, March 23rd, with check-in at 5:00 p.m. Retreatants will return to St. Pius X for Mass on Sunday, March 26th. Transportation will be provided.

You may register from Sunday, November 27th at noon until all spots have been filled. You may register by filling out an application at: https://forms.gle/cPwATnVZ3iWJvhcZ8. 

The cost will be $300.00 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.

If you have questions, please contact: Mary Hindelang, Director of Religious Education at maryh@stpiusxchurch.org. 

Camp Covecrest 2023
for students in 8th - 12th grades
May 28th - June 3rd

Registration:
https://forms.gle/T9XtScT6yXmEbBLo6
Registration and a deposit of $200 should be submitted by December 15th.

For complete details including cost, deposit instructions, fundraising activities, financial assistance, requirements, etc., visit: https://stpiusxchurch.org/covecrest.  Or contact Reed Streva (reeds@stpiusxchurch.org).

is a holy day of obligation this year

Vigil Mass (Wednesday, December 7, 2022)
•       5:30 p.m. (Confession at 5 p.m.)
Confessions will also be heard from 6:30 – 8 p.m. as part of the Light is on For You held each Wednesday during Advent.

Feast Day Masses (Thursday, December 8, 2022)
•       6 a.m. (5:30 a.m. Confession)
•       12:05 p.m. (11:30 a.m. Confession)
•       5:30 p.m. Mass (5 p.m. Confession)