Second Sunday of Lent

March 17, 2019

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 Eucharist is the ultimate expression of the faith.

Pastor: Fr. Tukura Pius Michael, O.P. 570.374.4113 frpius@ptd.net Pastoral Associate: Mr. Joseph Scar telli

570.313.7606 josephscartelli@yahoo.com

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

570.374.4113 spxc@ptd.net 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 prepstpiusx@gmail.com

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: Our Lady of the Way Adoration Chapel-Mondays 8 am until Friday at 7 am. Current Adoration Openings: Tuesdays: 3 am-4 am; 11 am-Noon; Wednesdays: 10-11am; 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.

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 prepstpiusx@gmail.com

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 kathydal@ptd.net.

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.

Please remember to keep reverential silence in Church

before, during and after Mass. Speak softly so that others can pray in

preparation and in thanksgiving, adoring the Real Presence in the Most Blessed

Sacrament. Thank you!

ST. PIUS X CHURCH WISH LIST

-Security equipment

-Boiler (cost: $ 13,200)

NEXT WEEK’S SCRIPTURE READINGS:

Exodus 3:1-8a, 13-15. 1 Corinthians 10:1-6,10-12.

Luke 13:1-9. “I am the Lord who brought you from Ur of the Chaldeans to give you this land as a posses-sion.” (Genesis 15:7) Just as the Lord gave Abraham, Moses and the Israelites a land to possess, He has also given each of us a home. Whether your home is grand or humble, it is a gift from God. Abra-ham prepared a great sacrifice to the Lord in gratitude for the home God gave him. How do you show your gratitude to God for the home He has given you? Do you make a sacrifice of any kind? Do you return any of your finances to God, investing equally in your eternal home just as you invest in your earthly home?

Pope Francis’ Monthly Intention for March: Recognition of the Right of Christian Communities That Christian communities, especially those who are persecuted, feel that they are close to Christ and have their rights respected.

LENTEN REGULATIONS FAST: One full meal with two smaller meals, if needed, to maintain strength. No eating solid foods between meals (liquids permitted). WHO – Ages 18-59; WHEN – Ash Wednesday and Good Friday

ABSTINENCE: Abstain from eating meat. WHO –Ages 14 and older; WHEN–Ash Wednesday and all Fridays of Lent.

STATIONS OF THE CROSS Stations of the Cross will be held on Fridays of Lent at 7pm. Bring the whole family to this Lenten Devotion.

On Saturdays, during the season of

Lent, Mass will be celebrated at

8:30 am in the Adoration Chapel.

Stewardship

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

Our gifts of Time, Talent & Treasure

Offertory for March 10, 2019

Regular collection (Envelopes) 6,282.00

Tithing Envelopes 1,065.00

Loose Collection 458.00

Children/Teen Envelopes 17.00

Weekend Total 7,822.00

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 $ 220.00

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. Make checks payable to St. Pius X Church.

PARISH INDEBTEDNESS

Loan Amount $ 1,900,000.00

Principal Balance 896,088.27

Monthly Interest 4,480.44

DEBT REDUCTION

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

Goal 8,000.00 Goal 72,000.00

Actual 2,758.00 Actual 58,289.00

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Please pray for our family, friends and loved ones who are ill and/or hospitalized:

Robert Andino Sam Burgio Polly Gehman Philip Levenson Stacey Nunez Eleana Rossi Kristin Umstead

Ken Arter Tamara Burns Joseph Gilroy Margaret Lewis John Owens Marti Row Matthew Underhill Emily Artman Dale Carnahan Sherry Good Betty Lucksom Gabriela O’Shea Eugene Saska Judy Van

Rosa Attig Irene Catherman Missy Grayston Marita Mannello Eugene Parana Chris Schlieder Stephanie Varljen

Hunter Bachman Gabriel Chilcote Denise Hale Ed McCue Lorraine Parana Kelly Schlieder Anne Veronick

Kyra Bachman Robert Christian Millie Hallum Adria Middlesworth Anna Pensyl Kylea Schlieder Bonnie Vidmar

Wayne Badman Sergio Smith-Clayton Diane Hannity Brenda Miller Nora Petroski Sally Schlieder Genny Vitale

Sherry Badman Linda Dagle Sydnee Hoffman George Miller Asuncion Philips Bernie Schwalm June Vitacco

Julia Becker Diane DeLuca Linda Houser Sam Miriello Eleanor Popovich Joseph Paul Secunda Jr. Mike Vitacco

Dave Bingaman Ruth DeLuca Jolene Howell Madaline Moleski Harold Prentiss Joseph Silva Mary Wagner

Aaron Bobb Jessica Dibeler LuAnn Hufnagle Judy Moyer Anna Price Finley Rae Snook Ed Waskiewicz

Jilline Bond Thomas Downs Gene Kardohely Lee Musser Carol Randello Lisa Starzel Heather Weikel

Robert Bonk Tony Dudley Tina Kenawell Sandra Neimond James Reichold Steve Strocko Brian Winn Bill Bordell Alice Dyer Kathy King Debra Nickolas Steve Rice Michael Swetra Walter Worhacz

James Brennan David Dyer Jennifer Kohler Theresa Noah Giuseppe Rinaldis Helen Swope Sandy Wynn Ernest T. Buck David Everett Brian Kurtz Danny Nunez Joel Rivera Robert Thompson Maryada Zaucha Donald Buffington Luke Gaughler John Kurtz Carmen Rodriguez Lexie Troup Angele Zellers

Mary Bunting Etta Laboskie Brynn Rosini Lynn Zitta

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, markarita@verizon.net 570-374-3933.

2019 DIOCESAN ANNUAL CAMPAIGN-FAITH FORWARD Response envelopes were mailed to all parishioners for the Diocesan Annual Campaign. Additional envelopes are available in the Narthex and the parish office. They can be returned to the parish office either by mail or placed in the collection basket. Our parish assessment/goal is $ 69,600. We ask that you give prayerful consideration to what you will give. Thank you in advance for your generosity.

PLEDGES TO DATE: ……$ 5,550 21 pledges from 704 families BALANCE DUE: ……………….. $ 64,050

Monies collected by our Parish support the programs and ministries that are Diocesan led, Parish implemented and Parishioner supported. No funds given to the Diocesan Annual Campaign are directed to the Survivors Compensation Fund nor legal fees. Any funds collected in excess of our Parish goal will be returned to our Parish to use at our discretion.

CRAB CAKE SALE The Knights of Columbus will be taking orders for Capt'n Chucky's award winning crab cakes on Saturday March 23 and Sunday morning March 24. Orders can be picked up after Masses on Saturday April 6 and Sunday morning April 7. The crab cakes are sold in boxes of 4, 6 and 12, and the price remains unchanged at $5 per piece. For information please contact someone from the Knights of Columbus.

MASS SCHEDULE

Saturday, March 16 5 pm– Mary Ann Bartolomea-Michaelene and Ed Margel Sunday, March 17 8:30 am–Judy Gilbert-Jim and Ellie Heintzelman Sunday, March 17 11 am– People of the Parish and Susquehanna University Students Sunday, March 17 6 pm–NO MASS until March 24, 2019 Monday, March 18 7pm-Lenten Retreat-Dottie Hane-Jerry and Margie Briskey Tuesday, March 19 7 pm-Lenten Retreat-Joseph Trippiedi-Sal Randello Wednesday, March 20 12:30 pm-Degenstein Shearer Dining Rm #3-Special Intention Wednesday, March 20 3:30 pm-Selinsgrove Center-Special Intention Wednesday, March 20 7 pm-Lenten Retreat-Leila George Yenchak-Diane and Travis Walker Thursday, March 21 12 Noon–Adoration Chapel–Jean Siersma-Stephanie Varljen Friday, March 22 7 am–Adoration Chapel-Joseph Michael Krulock-Gary and Dolores Cook Saturday, March 23 5 pm– Theresa Latzanich-Lou Ann Sprenkle Sunday, March 24 8:30 am–Frank Marion-Jim and Ellie Heintzelman Sunday, March 24 11 am– Helen Underhill-St. Pius X Parish Sunday, March 24 6 pm–People of the Parish and Susquehanna University Students

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

MINISTRY SCHEDULE March 23, 2019 5 pm

March 24, 2019 8:30 am

March 24, 2019 11 am

Extraordinary Minsters of

Holy Communion

Michelle Dorin, Marcia LaBant, Mel Purdy, Ed Padlo Jane Weaver

Patty Lightner, Joe Scartelli, Linda & Bill Houser, Ellie Heintzelmam

Sherry Evans, Heather Effinger, Kathy Streeter, Mary & Joe Schuhl

Readers Dennis Van Jim Beddall Belinda Albright

Acolytes Annalise Bond Bobby, Kiana & Lissa Kruskie Angeline Effinger

Ministers of Hospitality Ed Margel Ron Butkera, Jim Heintzelman Bob Cravitz, Jim Dalius

Music Ministry Carla Minori Steven Pomykalski Meg Garnett

ST. PIUS X BOOK BORROW Did you know we have many wonderful books in our church library? We will be showcasing three each month for you to borrow, read, and bring back when you are finished. The books for this month are available in the Narthex.

Small Miracles II by Yitta Halberstam & Judith Leventhal Is it coincidence, or a small miracle? You be the judge as you read these heartwarming stories.

Fatima by Luiz Sergio Solimeo An insightful and detailed account of Our Lady’s appearance, over a six-month period, to three shepherd children.

Surprised by Truth by Patrick Madrid Each year thousands of people are surprised by Catholic truths that than lead to their conversions. Here are their stories.

DIOCESAN MEN’S CONFERENCE Men of the Diocese of Harrisburg and beyond…the Diocesan Men’s Conference is Saturday, April 6, 2019, at Bishop McDevitt High School. The theme is Men Called to be Saints. The Keynote Speaker is Dr. John Bergsma, noted Catholic author, speaker, Bible expert, and theology professor at Franciscan University of Steubenville. The title of his keynote address is The Top 3 Reasons I Became Cath-olic and Always Will Be: Perspectives from a Former Protestant Pastor. The conference includes 40+ workshops from a blue-ribbon panel of speakers, adoration of the Blessed Sacrament with benediction, opportunity for Confession, beautiful music, good food, numer-ous Catholic vendors, Mass with Bishop Gainer as Principal Celebrant and Homilist, and fellowship with up to 1,000 men from around the Diocese of Harrisburg and beyond. Each of the past two years we have had 1,000 men attend this conference. We expect another large crowd this year. Please register now at www.hbgdiocese.org/men. We’d love to see you at the Men’s Conference on April 6!

MINISTRY SCHEDULE

Lenten Retreat

March 18, 2019 7 pm

March 19, 2019 7 pm

March 20, 2019 7 pm

Extraordinary Minsters of

Holy Communion

Mike & Sarah Tirpak Donna Politza & Dianne Hartman Joe & Mary Schuhl

Readers Maria Hensel Mary Schuhl Bill Houser

Acolytes Mark Filohoski, Jack Kircher, Ed Padlo

Mark Filohoski, Ed Padlo Mark Filohoski, Jack Kircher, Ed Padlo

Ministers of Hospitality Ron Butkera Ron Butkera Ron Butkera

Music Ministry

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

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.

SVLIFETEEN

NOVENA FOR LIFE The Knights of Columbus Council 3780, having a firm commitment to defending the right to life of every human being from the moment of conception to natural death, will be sponsoring a Novena for Life. This program of sustained prayer will be held on Saturdays after the "That Man Is You" program and will be held in the Adoration chapel. The start time will be approximately 8 am and will run for nine weeks. If there is a scheduled Mass that day, it will follow immediately after the Novena. All members of the parish are welcome.

R.E.A.L. DISCUSSION WITH FR. PIUS (Reflection, Enlightenment And Learning). Please mark your calendar and join us every Thursday in the Conference Room from 1-2 pm for R.E.A.L. discussion with Fr. Pius. We hope you will also join us at 11:40 am for Rosary, 12 Noon for Mass, and from 12:30-1 pm bring your own packed lunch or snack. We want to make sure that eating and bathroom needs are finished by 1 pm so that we can focus, without distraction, on what Fr. Pius wants to teach us.

THE ROBERT C. LINDQUIST EDUCATIONAL SCHOLARSHIP Knights of Columbus, St. Katharine Drexel Assembly #2641 4th Degree Knights

Children and grandchildren of “Knights of Columbus Assembly 2641" Scholarships are awarded annually to children of current dues-paying 4th Degree Knight members in the organization to attend a degree granting post-secondary school on a full-time basis (12 or more credits) for the entire academic year as undergraduate/graduate-level students. There is one $750 scholarship being awarded. Students must apply each year. They may re-apply and re-compete every year for an annual scholarship. Applicant must be a child/grandchild of a 4th Degree Knight of the Knights of Columbus Assembly #2641 in good standing for at least the past year. The Robert C. Lindquist Educational Grant is based on merit. The scholarships are awarded for academic excel-lence, leadership, and demonstrated achievement. The submission deadline is May 31, 2019. Please contact Sheldon Winnick, Chairperson, at sheldonjwinnick@hotmail.com for an application or for more information; call the St. Pius X Parish office at 570.374.4113.

THANK YOU! The Knights of Columbus would like to thank everyone who helped support our recent fundraiser by buying soup at our soup sale. With your generosity we raised $743.00. 100% of this will go towards the Global Wheelchair Mission, which is a non-profit organization dedicated to delivery of wheelchairs and mobility to children, teens and adults worldwide.

Christian Conversations: Come join your fellow parishioners in the conference room on The First Thursday Morning of each month at 10:30 am to discuss Christian topics. April 4th’s topic will be “What are issues we believe to be important that we would like to hear official church spokesmen address more thoroughly.” Come join us for what should prove to be a very interesting discus-sion!

RELIGIOUS ED. March 17th through March 31st

Sunday, March 17 Class for PREP & Edge; Life Teen; Father Pius Penance with Edge & Life Teen

Sunday, March 24 Class for PREP & Edge; Life Teen; Faith Bee during Edge Class; 8th Grade Parent Meeting in the Knights of Columbus Room at 6:45pm 8th Grade Youth Mass Practice in class

Sunday, March 31 Class for PREP & Edge; Life Teen; Father Pius visits the 5th Graders 8th Grade Rite of Enrollment at 11am Mass with Students and Sponsors

Sunday, March 17 Our fun & fellowship this week is Penn Manor Birthday Party Prep and Chinese Food. All students grades 9-12 are welcome.

SAINT PIUS X ANNUAL BEACH TRIP We have started a fundraiser to help cover some of the cost- R & K Subs fundraiser forms can be found on the cabinet outside the Religious Ed office downstairs. Our beach trip includes swimming, volleyball, water park, go-carts, Mass on the beach, good food, new friends, old friends, prayer, and fun! We would love to have our teens in grades 7-12 join us June 20-25 at Cape Henlopen State Park for some fun in the sun! Registration ends Sunday, April 14- forms can be found in the Narthex, Parish Office, and downstairs outside the Religious Ed office.

Your 2018 Gifts in Action

Catholic Education ($1,409,100): Support Catholic Schools Religious Education programs Diocesan Institute Principals’ Academy Catechetical Training Academic and pastoral

formation for Catholic laity interested in service to the Church and personal enrichment

Evangelization ($1,221,517): Hispanic Ministry Campus Ministry at 12 colleges Vietnamese Apostolate Black Catholic Apostolate Provide chaplains at 14

hospitals, nursing homes and retirement communities

RCIA programs Charismatic Renewal Family & Respect Life programs Diocesan Youth Council Catholic Youth Organization

athletic programs

Administrative Support ($418,836): Supports the Diocese’s youth

protection office Supports the overall operations

of the Diocesan building, including staff salaries and benefits, building upkeep, technology support and insurance

Provide central administrative support (payroll, benefits management, HR, etc.) for all parishes and schools

Communications ($927,785): Reach an estimated 83,000

Catholic households through - The Catholic Witness

newspaper Catholic Perspectives

radio program Truth and Life TV

channel Diocesan website Diocesan social media

Human Services ($3,990,291): Support the work of more than

20 programs through Catholic Charities, including:

Adoption & foster care Immigration services Interfaith Shelter Lourdeshouse Addiction treatment

facilities Family-based mental

health services Behavioral outpatient

services

Diocese of Harrisburg

Office of Stewardship & Development

4800 Union Deposit Road

Harrisburg, PA 17111

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