Fourth Sunday of Adventstpiusxparish.net/wp-content/uploads/2013/04/December-23... · 2018-12-21 · Fourth Sunday of Advent December 23, 2018 MISSION STATEMENT We the members of

Fourth Sunday of Advent

December 23, 2018

MISSION STATEMENT We the members of Saint Pius X Community

seek Christ who is our life and has revealed Himself to us. We praise Him by providing a spiritual environment

so that all may follow in His footsteps. The realization of the Body and Blood of Christ

through the celebration of the Holy Eucharist is the most important part of our journey.

To be one with Christ through the Holy

Pastor: Fr. Tukura Pius Michael, O.P.

570-374-4113 [email protected]

Pastoral Associate: Mr. Joseph Scar telli

570.313.7606 [email protected]

Parish Office: Monday-Friday 8:30 am-5 pm

570.374.4113 [email protected] Fax: 570.374.0156

112 Fairview Dr., Selinsgrove, PA 17870-9406

Website: StPiusXPar ish.net

Director of Religious Education: Diane Shamory 570-374-4113 ext 117 [email protected]

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 & Friday: 7 am (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 Assisted Living (off University Ave.)

NEAR PERPETUAL ADORATION OF THE BLESSED SACRAMENT: Adoration Chapel-Mondays 8 am until Friday at 7 am. Current Adoration Openings: Monday: Noon-1 pm; Tuesdays: 3 am-4 am; 11 pm-Midnight; Wednesdays: 10-11am;10-11pm; Thursday: 3 am-4 am; Fridays: 3 am-4 am; Substitutes needed. Call Barb at 570.847.4492 for information.

SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION: Saturdays 3:30-4:30 pm; Wednesdays 5-6 pm OR by appointment. Please note confessions will not be heard on Wednesday, December 26, 2018.

SANCTUARY LAMPS AND ALTAR FLOWER MEMORIALS: If you would like to me-morialize 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.

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– 8:30 pm from September to Easter. Please call the Parish office at 570.374.4113 for additional information.

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; Pio Prayer Group (Church); And 25 minutes prior to all weekend Masses.

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION: P.R.E.P.(PreK-Gr.6) 9:30 am-10:45 am; EDGE (Gr.7-8) 6:45 pm –8:15 pm; Life Teen (Gr. 9-12) 6:45 pm-8:15 pm. For additional information call Diane Shamory at the parish office or email at [email protected]

LEGION OF MARY: Meets on Tuesdays at 10 am and Wednesdays at 6:30 pm in the lower level of the Church. If you have questions about the ministry, please contact Heather Effinger at 570.541.6061or Ann Reibsame 570/374.3492.

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.

WinDowS: a social ministry meets every fir st Monday at 5pm-contact Nadine Lawton 570-

884-3313 for information.

HOMEBOUND COMMUNION/SHORT TERM MEALS/TRANSPORTATION: These services are available. Call the parish office if you or someone you know is in need.

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 3rd Thursday of each month from 6-8 pm. To request a shawl, contact Kathy at 570.374.9883 or [email protected].

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. Kathar ine Drexel Assembly meets the first Tuesday of each month at 7 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.

CHRISTMAS SCRIPTURE READINGS:

VIGIL MASS

Isaiah 62:1-5. Acts of the Apostles 13:

16-17, 22-25. Matthew 1:1-25.

CHRISTMAS MASS AT NIGHT

Isaiah -:1-6. Titus 2:11-14. Luke 2:1-14.

CHRISTMAS MASS AT DAWN

Isaiah 62:11-12. Titus 3:4-7.

Luke 2:15-20.

CHRISTMAS DAY MASS

Isaiah 52:7-10. Hebrews 1:1-6.

John 1:18

NEXT WEEK’S SCRIPTURE READINGS:

Sirach 3:2-6, 12-14. Colossians 3:12-21.

Matthew 2:13-15, 19-23

“For behold, when the voice of your greeting came to my ears, the babe in my womb leaped for joy.” (Luke 1:44)

When you hear the scripture readings and Gospel reading each Sunday, do you “leap for joy?” If not, don’t blame the lecturer or priest, rather look inside your-self. Do you prepare for Mass each week or do you just show up and expect to be entertained? We are called to be active participants, not passive by-standers.

Merry Christmas

to our

St. Pius X Parish Family.

May the Lord bring you

Peace and Abundant Blessings

this Holy Season.

Fr. Pius and the Parish Staff

Stewardship

We are a Tithing Parish Following God’s plan for Giving

Our gifts of Time, Talent & Treasure

Offertory for December 16, 2018

Regular collection (Envelopes) 6,907.00

Tithing Envelopes 45.00

Loose Collection 394.17

Children/Teen Envelopes 18.00

Weekend Total 7, 364.17

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 $ 623.00

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. Denominations sold: $ 100, $ 50 and $ 10. Cash or checks accepted. Checks made payable to St. Pius X Church.

PARISH INDEBTEDNESS

Loan Amount $ 1,900,000.00

Principal Balance 914,088.27

Monthly Interest 4,570.44

DEBT REDUCTION

Month of December Year-To-Date (fiscal year)

Goal 8,000.00 Goal 48,000.00

Actual 6,500.00 Actual 42,589.00

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NOTE FROM THE PARISH OFFICE…. The last day to submit donations to be included in contributions for 2018 will be Sunday, January 6, 2019. Please mark your donations with a notation of “Include in 2018” if that is your intention.

Robert Andino Dale Carnahan David Everett John Kurtz Stacey Nunez Brynn Rosini Kristin Umstead

Emily Artman Daniel Carrasquillo Polly Gehman Etta Laboskie John Owens Eleana Rossi Matthew Underhill Rosa Attig Irene Catherman Joseph Gilroy Philip Levenson Gabriela O’Shea Marti Row Judy Van

Hunter Bachman Heide Cebrick Sherry Good Margaret Lewis Eugene Parana Carol Rutkowski Stephanie Varljen

Kyra Bachman Gabriel Chilcote Missy Grayston Betty Lucksom Lorraine Parana Chris Schlieder Anne Veronick

Wayne Badman Robert Christian Denise Hale Marita Mannello Anna Pensyl Kylea Schlieder Bonnie Vidmar

Sherry Badman Sergio Smith-Clayton Millie Hallum Ed McCue Nora Petroski Sally Schlieder Genny Vitale

Julia Becker Linda Dagle Diane Hannity Adria Middlesworth Asuncion Philips Bernie Schwalm June Vitacco

Jim Beddall Diane DeLuca Sydnee Hoffman Brenda Miller Eleanor Popovich Joseph Paul Secunda Jr. Mike Vitacco

Aaron Bobb Ruth DeLuca Linda Houser George Miller Harold Prentiss Joseph Silva Ann Louise and

Jilline Bond Jessica Dibeler Jolene Howell Sam Miriello Anna Price Finley Rae Snook Ed Waskiewicz

Robert Bonk Thomas Downs LuAnn Hufnagle Judy Moyer Carol Randello Louis Sobotor Brian Winn

James Brennan Roberta Drasher Tina Kenawell Lee Musser James Reichold Lou Ann Sprenkle Walter Worhacz Ernest T. Buck Tony Dudley Kathy King Todd Myers Steve Rice Lisa Starzel Sandy Wynn

Donald Buffington Alice Dyer Alma Kohl Sandra Neimond Giuseppe Rinaldis Steve Strocko Maryada Zaucha Mary Bunting David Dyer Jennifer Kohler Debra Nickolas Joel Rivera Helen Swope Angele Zellers Sam Burgio Brian Kurtz Theresa Noah Carmen Rodriguez Robert Thompson Lynn Zitta Tamera Burns Danny Nunez

ATTENTION EUCHARISTIC ADORERS AND VISITORS Eucharistic Adoration will be closed the week of December 24, 2018 Adoration will resume on Wednesday, January 2, 2019 after the 7 am Mass.

PARISH OFFICE CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR’S SCHEDULE The Parish Office will be closed Monday, December 24 and Tuesday, December 25, 2018 and Monday, December 31 and Tuesday, January 1, 2019.

BISHOP GAINER’S LISTENING SESSIONS Bishop Gainer invites all members of St. Pius X Church to attend a Listening Session on Wednesday, Febru-ary, 20, 2019 Immaculate Conception in Berwick at 6:30 pm or Thursday, February 21, 2019, Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, Elysburg at 6:30 pm. During these sessions, Bishop Gainer will address concerns regarding the Grand Jury Report, the Diocese’s response to abuse, our path forward, and any other questions or concern from parishioners. If you are unable to attend this or any other Listening Session, but would still like to ask Bishop Gainer a question, please email your question to [email protected].

MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday, December 22 5 pm-George Margherio-Judy Margherio and Family Sunday, December 23 8:30 am–People of the Parish and Susquehanna University Students Sunday, December 23 11 am–Roy Butch Lavely-Michael Delaney Sunday, December 23 6 pm–NO MASS —Masses at 6 pm will resume on January 27, 2019 Monday, December 24 4 pm– Christmas Children’s Mass-Mabel Schmittle-Lou Ann Sprenkle Monday, December 24 7 pm-Christmas Eve-Mary and Charles Robel-Rich and Connie Derk Tuesday, December 25 12 Midnight-People of the Parish and Susquehanna University Students Tuesday, December 25 9 am—Christmas Day-Joseph McDonald-Jane and Terry Shoener Wednesday, December 26 7 am-Adoration Chapel-Kathryn Giglio-Leo and Diane Jay Wednesday, December 26 3:30 pm-Selinsgrove Center– Special Intention Thursday, December 27 12 Noon–Adoration Chapel-Helen Polinak-Michaelene and Ed Margel Friday, December 28 7 am–Adoration Chapel-Vernetta Wagner-Tim and Carla Minori Friday, December 28 10:30 am-Brookdale Assisted Living-Special Intention Saturday, December 29 5 pm-Mary Sahtyla-Rose and Frank Nissel Sunday, December 30 8:30 am–People of the Parish and Susquehanna University Students Sunday, December 30 11 am–Jack Canfield-Mike Delaney

MINISTRY SCHEDULE December 29, 2018 5 pm

December 30, 2018 8:30 am

December 30, 2018 11 am

Extraordinary Minsters of

Holy Communion

Dennis Van, Donna Politza, Marcia LaBant, Felicia O’Brien, Renee Ferry

Ellie Heintzelman, Bill Houser, Joe Scartelli, Mike & Sarah Tirpak

Joe Barlow, Joe & Mary Schuhl, Shirley Thompson, Lisa Rowe

Readers Joe McGranaghan Audrey Bucher Belinda Albright

Acolytes Mark Filohoski, Jack Kircher, Ed Padlo

Julia Kline, Maura Hensel, Michael Andretta

Avery & Mac DeFazio,

Angeline Effinger

Ministers of Hospitality Ed Margel, Lou Ann Sprenkle Tom Hoffman, Charles Kerstetter Clinton Longacre, Sherry Marczyk

Music Ministry Steven Pomykalski Carla Minori Carla Minori

MINISTERS OF HOSPITALITY NEEDED The hospitality ministry (ushers and greeters) is in need of volunteers especially for the 5 pm Saturday Mass. This ministry is open to all high school students and beyond. To become involved contact, Ron Butkera at 570.743.8241.

TRANSPORTATION TEAM The Transportation committee is in desperate need of volunteer drivers. Please contact the parish office at 570-374-4113, if you are interested.

MINISTRY SCHEDULE December 24, 2018 4 pm

December 24, 2018 7 pm

December 25, 2018 Midnight

December 25, 2018 9 am

Extraordinary Minsters of

Holy Communion

Mike & Joyce Seno, Jessica & Craig DeFazio, Sarah & Mike Tirpak, Ed Padlo

Shirley Thompson, Lisa Rowe, Marcia LaBant, Patty Lightner, Ellie Heintzelman

Gigi Dressler, Rachel Dock, Felicia O’Brien, Heather Effinger

Joe Barlow, Bill & Linda Houser

Readers Dylan DeFazio Barb Prentiss William Houser Joe Scartelli

Acolytes Avery & Mac DeFazio, Connor Andretta

Mark Filohoski, Jack Kircher, Ed Padlo

Angeline Effinger Annalise Bond

Ministers of Hospitality Ed Margel, Stacey Downer Jerry Hensel, Jim Heintzelman Susan Rice, Sherry Marczyk Charles Kerstetter, Gary Donnelly

Music Ministry Chelsey Davis Carla Minori Carla Minori Bruce Marion

CHRISTMAS AND NEW YEAR’S SCHEDULE

Masses for Christmas: Monday, December 24 : 4 pm (Children’s Mass), and 7 pm; Tuesday, December 25: 12 Midnight and 9 am

Feast of the Holy Family –December 29-30, 2018 -regular Sunday schedule

Feast of the Solemnity of Mary- Monday, December 31, 2018: Vigil Mass -5 pm Tuesday, January 1, 2019: 9 am

The Parish has assistive listening devices available for those who wish to use them during weekend Masses.

ST. MONICA CHURCH CHOOSE YOUR ADVENTURE RAFFLE Saint Monica Church is currently holding a "Choose Your Adventure" Raffle. The winner will receive limousine service for a day trip (up to 12 hours) for 8 people to one of three locations (New York City, Atlantic City, or Seneca Lake Wineries) chosen by the winner AND $500.00 spending money for the day. The winner will have up to one year to claim this prize and make arrangements with Susquehanna Valley Limousine Service for the trip. The day trip will begin and end from the Saint Monica Church parking lot. Second prize is $500.00. Cost of the tickets are $ 10.00 each and may be purchased from any St. Monica parishioner, the St. Monica Parish office or from Sherry Evans –who can be reached at 570-898-7429. Drawing will be held Sunday, February 3, 2019 after the 10 am Mass. If you have any questions, please contact Saint Monica Parish Office at 570-286-1435. Thank you for your support.

RELIGIOUS ED. December 23rd through January 6, 2019

Sunday, Dec. 23 & 30 No Classes-Merry Christmas! Have a Blessed New Year !

Sunday, January 6 Class for PREP, Edge & Life Teen;

RESPECT LIFE MASS The annual diocesan Respect Life Mass will take place on Sunday, January 20, 2019 at 9:30 am at Good Shepherd Church in Camp Hill. This Mass is celebrated every year to commemorate the lives lost to abortion since 1973 and to pray for the building up of a culture of life in our nation from conception to natural death. Reverend Stephen Kelley, chaplain to our diocese’s Rachel’s Vineyard post-abortion ministry, will be the celebrant and homilist. Both he and Tom O’Neill will greet Respect Life leaders and volunteers from around the diocese in the narthex after the Mass. All are welcome!

ST. MICHAEL'S GUARD

St. Michael's Guard is an ecclesial movement of men throughout the Diocese of Harrisburg devoted to serving our Lord as altar servers at Mass. St. Michael's Guard is open to Catholic men 18 years and older with a desire to serve our Lord in the liturgy. No prior experience as an altar server is required. For more information, please contact: Mark Filohoski, Acting Contingent Director at St. Pius X Church, [email protected] 570-374-3933.

GET READY TO REGISTER FOR FULFILLED (PART 2) COMING IN MARCH!!!

Come, join with your fellow parishioners to learn how Jesus fulfilled Old Testament prophesies regarding the coming of the Messiah. Starting in early March, the GIFT Committee will be presenting Fulfilled (Part 2). This fantastic series will be offered twice weekly on Monday evenings at 7:00 pm (beginning March 4th) and on Wednesday mornings at 9:30 am (beginning March 7th) in the church conference room. Each of the series 7 sessions will be an hour beginning with a 30 min DVD presentation followed by a workbook-guided 30 min discussion. Registration will begin the weekend of January 5/6, 2019 so mark your calendars for both registration and the Bible Study.

CHRISTIAN CONVERSATIONS: Come join your fellow parishioners in the conference room on Thursday, January 3rd, at 10:30 am to discuss the topics: The Spirituality of Looking at Your Feet by Sr. Geralyn Schmidt SCC, from the Nov 23rd Catholic Witness article on Pg. 13 and The Laity from the Catechism of the Catholic Church, paras. 887-913, which states the laity’s job description in the Church. If you need copies of either of these ahead of the meet-ing, please contact Carol at [email protected].

MEALS FOR SEALS PROGRAM

The program continues to provide week-end meals for children in need. Donations of gift cards or money is needed to purchase the food for the program. Donations can be put in an envelope with your name and placed in the collection basket. Any additional information you may call JoAnn Sabotchick at 570-274-0268. Thank You for your support.

PARISH BAKE SALE

Thank you to all who donated such wonderful baked goods for the annual Parish bake sale. A special thank

you to all who priced and sold the items before and after all Masses last weekend. Our profit was $ 378.00.

CHRISTMAS POINSETTIAS

In Memory of:

Joseph & Anet Thiroway—Judy D’Angelo & family

Janet Greco—Judy D’Angelo & family

Zander family—John & Linda Sabo

Landau family—John & Linda Sabo

Strausser family—John & Linda Sabo

Mr. & Mrs. Edward Senoski—Mr. & Mrs. Ed Laboskie

Mr. & Mrs. John Laboskie—Mr. & Mrs. Ed Laboskie

Bernard Britt—Jerry & Maria Hensel & family

Edward Hensel, Sr.—Jerry & Maria Hensel & family

Vince Macaluso—Marie Macaluso

Michael & Felicia Cali—Marie Macaluso

Philip & Sam Cali—Marie Macaluso

Kay Tosca & Jennie Parisi—Marie Macaluso

Mr. John Wargo—Ed & Michaelene Margel

Edward & Virginia Margel—Ed & Michaelene Margel

Mike Evans—Sherry Evans

Esther Rowe—Vicki & Joe Ciotti

Helen Van Etten—Vicki & Joe Ciotti

Mr. & Mrs. William Sauers, Sr.—Jean Plymette & family

Billy Jaworski—Jamie & Joe Giomariso

Anna Dorothy Suzano—Yvonne Delgado

Paul E. Routhier—Shirley J. Thompson

Charles & Mary B. Mitchell—Shirley J. Thompson

Russell A. Mitchell—Shirley J. Thompson

Sterling E. Mitchell—Shirley J. Thompson

Vernette M. Wagner—Shirley J. Thompson

Donald E. Jones—From the Family

Ray Houser-Bill & Linda Houser

Erna Berg-Bill & Linda Houser

William S. Berg, Sr.-Bill & Linda Houser

Dr. William Berg-Bill & Linda Houser

Alexander Szoke-Bill & Linda Houser

Deceased Members of the Minori & Whitmer Families-

Tim & Carla Minori (2 flowers)

Maria Teresa Rinaldis-Teresa M. Rinaldis

Nicodemo Rinaldis-Teresa M. Rinaldis

Stanley Politza, Teresa Politza & Richard Politza—

Donna Politza & Dianne Hartman

In Honor of:

Fr. Pius—Rose Nissel

Our Children & Grandchildren—David & Cecilia Price

Dolores Jones—From the Family

Chuck Pagana—Maureen Pagana

Ruth Houser-Bill & Linda Houser

Giuseppe Rinaldis—Teresa M. Rinaldis

In Memory of:

Helen Allison, Karen Dunn, & Walter Torres—Elvis &

Carrie, Michael, Dylan & Leia

Our Parents & Grandparents—Ann & Buck Reibsame

Our brothers, Carl, Michael & Jimmy—Ann & Buck

Reibsame

John Eisenhart—Dr. Charles & Jessica Pagana

John Elnicki—Eva Elnicki

Josephine King—Eva Elnicki

Joseph A. and Violet Moroski—Judy & Sheldon Winnick

Mr. & Mrs. Frank J. Mulcahy—Daughter, Maryann

Mr. & Mrs. Frank J. Mulcahy—Granddaughter, Maryann

& Great-granddaughter, Addie

Anna Bergamo & Stephen—Mary & Rick Musser

Joanne Musser & Brenda—Mary & Rick Musser

Beloved Family & Friends—Mary & Rick Musser

George P. Margherio—Judy Margherio & family

John & Anna Marino—Jim/Janet Marino

Joseph & Josephine Gorka—Jim/Janet Marino

Bernard, Eleanor & Louise Lokitus—Joyce & Tom

Lokitus

Joe, Julia & Julianne Janowski—Joyce & Tom Lokitus

Wife Susan—Steve Mull & Helen Bower

Brothers, Bob, Tom, Rick—Steve Mull & Helen Bower

Joe & families—Steve Mull & Helen Bower

Joan & Chuck Kreamer—family

Teresa Knarr—Rose Nissel

Walter & Betty Worhacz—Nadine Lawton

Lynn Maurer—Tom Maurer

Hugh Zinsmeister (Tom Maurer’s father in-Law)—Lynn

Zinsmeister

Frank Randello—Minnie Randello & children

Trippiedi & Randello Familes—Minnie Randello &

Children

My husband—Adele Lakatosh

Clarence & Cynthia Berry-Delores Berry-Reitz & family

C. Thomas Reitz—Delores Berry-Reitz & family

Dick & Mary Lou Coukart—Marilyn Koza (2 flowers)

William & Marguerite Gaskins—Sandra Gaskins & family

William Gaskins II—Sandra Gaskins & family

Jerome & Elizabeth Thurick & families—Elizabeth

Kotarski

Our Parents, Loyd & Annie Price—David & Cecilia Price

Our Parents, Samuel & Angeline Forlano—David &

Cecilia Price

The deceased members of the Solano family—Mr. & Mrs.

Robert Sautner (2 flowers)

The deceased members of the Sautner family—Mr. & Mrs.

Robert Sautner (2 flowers)

Dombroski & Shipe families—Jean & Dennis Dombroski

(2 flowers)

HELPING HAND FUND – ST. VINCENT DePAUL St. Vincent DePaul was known as the “Great Apostle of Charity” for his compassion and generosity to the poor. Here at St. Pius X Parish, we have had a fund known as the “Helping Hand Fund” that has been used over the years to help the poor in our parish and community. Helping Hand has been funded by a small number of parishioners who just gave donations to “help the poor.” In order to give others an opportunity to offer charity to someone in need, a Helping Hand Fund – St. Vincent DePaul envelope may be found on the table in the Narthex for anyone who would like to contribute to the fund throughout the year.

ARE YOU REGISTERED AT ST PIUS X ? Many families move in and out of Selinsgrove all the time due to their line of work. Even if you will be here for only a few years, we ask that you register in the Parish. For a registration form, please contact the parish office by calling 570-374-4113 or visit our website at stpiusxparish.net. We cordially invite you to become a member of the St. Pius X Parish family.

E-MAIL ADDRESSES REQUESTED In an effort to have the ability to communicate with the parish in an electronic fashion, we are asking for each family who has an e-mail address or an update to their e-mail address to submit it to the Parish office. Simply e-mail your name and e-mail address to the Parish office at [email protected]. We can then add this information to our in-house Parish Data System. Also, take this opportunity to update your phone number. Many have eliminated their landline phone, so please supply us with your current phone number. Thank you.

SAVE THE DATES - OBERAMMERGAU PASSION PLAY 2020 Mark your calendars now for a once-in-a-decade opportunity to see the Oberammergau Passion Play in 2020. Bishop Ronald Gainer will lead a pilgrimage from the Diocese of Harrisburg to experience this breathtaking play depicting the Passion of Jesus. This moving production only takes place every 10 years. In addition to the play on September 12, 2020, the trip will include visits to cities like Paris, Milan, Turin, Riva Del Guardia, Innsbruck, Oberammergau, Salzburg, and Munich. The dates for the tour are September 7th-17th, 2020. Specific details will be announced in the near future, but mark your calendars now for this fabulous opportunity to experience Oberammergau with Bishop Gainer!

Please consider remembering St. Pius X Church in your will and estate planning.

LEGION OF MARY The Legion of Mary is the largest apostolic organization of lay people in the Catholic Church, with well over 3 million active members in almost every country in the world. Approved by 6 Popes and endorsed by the Second Vatican Council. The main purpose of the Legion of Mary is to give glory to God through the sancti-fication of its members. Members become instruments of the Holy Spirit through a balance program of prayer and service, under the guidance of a spiritual director named by the pastor. The Legion is, in essence, an extension of the heart and hands of the pastor. Membership is open to Catholic men and women. Contact: Heather Effinger 570-541-6061or Michael Seno 570-541 [email protected]

CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF HARRISBURG NIGHT WITH THE HERSHEY BEARS Celebrate Catholic Schools' Week with the Hershey Bears Hockey Team vs. Laval Rockets at the Giant Center in Hershey on Saturday, January 26, 2019 at 7 p.m. This fun-filled action packed night at the Giant Center is open to all and is a great way to celebrate Catholic Schools! Discounted tickets are available for $16.00 each for all ages, from the regular admission price of $25. Deadline to order is Friday, January 18. 2019. For more information see order form or contact [email protected]

Did you know that you can use stock or other assets to fulfill your weekly obligations? Some donors will make a one-time gift of stock that satisfies their annual weekly commitment at this time of year. If you would like to know more about using stock or your IRA to make charitable gifts, please contact the Of-fice of Stewardship & Development at the Diocese at (717) 657-4804 ext 245 to learn more. All gifts desig-nated to your parish will be deposited into parish accounts.