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Dear Friends, Love. It’s a difficult thing to write about. In many ways, it is more adequately expressed through poetry,

songs, or through those little acts that people do to show their love. There is a certain elusive quality to love that prevents us from fully being able to capture its essence and communicate it satisfactorily to one another. Its forms of expression are manifold. And yet, for Christians, it is expressed in its totality in the cross and resurrection of Jesus Christ. Still, we are forever plumbing the depths of that mystery.

Throughout the centuries, innumerable people have written about love or composed music about love to attempt to convey its nature. Many have done so in very powerful ways. I would venture to say that the vast majority of music that has ever been composed has revolved around the topic. Even today’s song lyrics predominately deal with love, or the loss of it. Yet, there is something about love that is missing in most of today’s music and literature. Most of it deals with the more fleshly or physical aspects of love. It seems that the contemporary arts treat love from a perspective of physical attraction and pleasure, whereas a good portion of the classic poems and lyrics comprise the more sublime and transcendent qualities of love. What has happened? Have we forgotten what love really is?

Jesus instructs us, “If you love me, you will keep my commandments.” These words point to what we have lost regarding our understanding of love. There seems to be something about sacrifice that is implied here. Keeping commandments is not easy. It involves constraining oneself and one’s passions by observing one set of principles over another. This is sacrifice. Sacrifice involves an act of the will by which we choose one thing and let go of something else. Isn’t that what Jesus did on the cross?

Jesus could have easily avoided the cross. But his love for us moved him to choose our good over his own well-being. He let go of one thing for the sake of something else. In doing so, Jesus showed us that perfect love is not so much a matter of the physical as the spiritual. It is associated with something more transcendent; a choice and a commitment.

As I said, many of contemporary arts focus on gratification. From this perspective, love is demeaned to mere sensual pleasure, disregarding the more noble and sublime character of love. With the inundation of this kind of portrayal all around us, we translate this into every aspect of our lives. It is no wonder that marriages fail, or families are torn apart. People have forgotten that love is not what I can get out of it, but what others receive from it. It is about the choice to sacrifice one thing for another.

One of the struggles we have these days is that we want to do it all. We are so engaged in trying to satisfy our physical needs that we forget the need for sacrifice. We want more money so that we can possess more things. We want to be liked, so we get involved in more activities. To make more money, we work harder and we demand more of ourselves. Families are stretched to the limits and yet they crave more of everything. Anything spectacular becomes

Parish Office Hours:Monday-Friday, 9:00AM-5:00PM

Schedule of ServicesMasses: First Friday: 5:30PM - Anointing of the Sick

First Saturday: 8:15AM Saturday: Vigil at 5:30PM. Sunday: 8AM, 10AM, 12PM, 5:30PM (Youth Mass)

(Babysitting at 10AM and 12 noon Sunday Masses - Ages 6mo-5yrs - in Parish Hall Nursery)Weekdays: Monday through Friday 8:15AM,

Wednesday & Friday 5:30PMHoly Days: 8:15AM, 12PM & 6:00PM(Vigil 5:30PM)

Confessions: Saturdays - 4-5PM and 6:30-7:30PMMarriages: By appointment only and notice six months in advance.

Weddings take place on weekdays any time and on Saturdays no later than 2:00PM

Baptismal Instruction: Pre-register through the office.Anointing of the Sick: On request and at the 5:30PM Mass on First Fridays

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PastorFr. Paul Hesse

Parochial VicarFr. Joseph Nguyen

Permanent DeaconsSalvador (Sal) Alvarado

Manuel MarroquinMark Arnold

Parish Secretary/BookkeeperLisa Catchings

Parish Office AssistantWilma Toledo

Music MinisterMichael Conley / 991-0995

Music AccompanistCharles Branning

Youth Mass Band Leader

Mick Boudreau

Director of Religious Educationand CMSE Director

Sr. Barbara Netek, IWBS / 993-9024

Director of Adult Faith Formation and Director of RCIA

Sr. Annette Wagner, IWBS / 993-0299

Director of Youth MinistryRobert Streight / 452-4513

Medication Assistance Program (MAP)

Dolores Saenz / 906-2529

School PrincipalBryan Krnavek

School Secretary/BookkeeperLeigh Anne Gibbon

MaintenanceErnie Peña, Jose Vasquez

HousekeepingYolanda Ruiz, Virginia Medrano

Bulletin/Website EditorLisa Catchings

Office phone: (361) 993-4053Office email: parishoffice@stpiusxcc.org

5620 Gollihar RoadCorpus Christi, TX 78412

parish website

www.spxcc.org

a kind of religion. What gets sacrificed is the truly religious and spiritual part of our lives, which become placed at the bottom of the list. It’s no wonder we are lost and without meaning. It’s no wonder we crave love, because we have lost the sense of the sublime nature of love. Jesus says, “If you love me, you will keep my commandments.” He also says, “Remain in my love.” Maybe it is time for us to re-prioritize our lives. Endless activity is not the answer. We need to start being more deliberate about our choices. We need to learn of the sacrifice required in order to keep the commandments. We need to see love more in terms of its transcendent qualities. To do that, all we have to do is look at Christ’s sacrifice on the cross. Perhaps we can return to true love which is founded in Jesus Christ.

God bless!

Welcome New Parishioners!We welcome Mark and Rachel Militello

and daughters, Mia, Tess, and Giana and Eric Curry and Jacque Ciarlo, Henry and Debra Castro and children, Laura and Jonathan. We invite them all to become an active part of our growing faith community!

† May He Rest in PeacePlease pray for the repose of the soul of

parishioner, Phil Perabo, who passed away last week and for whom we had a Memorial Mass on May 24th

From the Parish Mailbox….Pat Booth would like to thank everyone

for their prayers and visits. She has returned home and is doing fine.

Parish Office ClosedIn observance of Memorial Day, the

parish office will be closed Monday, May 26th. It will reopen on Tuesday, May 27th, at 9:00 a.m. Our thanks and prayers go out to all of our loved ones, living and deceased, that served our country!

Send a Card to, Say a Prayer for…Parishioner Dianne Tate who had a

bad fall and is in ICU at Doctors Regional Hospital, 3315 S. Alameda, CC, TX 78411

Comings and GoingsThe Week at a GlanceSunday, May 25

8:30AM - RCIA - CC#28:00AM-1:00PM - Associates - PH

Monday, May 26OFFICE CLOSED3:30PM - Ballet - PH6:00-7:00PM - Cub Scouts - Cafeteria7:00PM - Scouts - Cafeteria7:30PM - Angels - CC#1

Tuesday, May 276:00-8:00AM - Men’s Journey - CC#1&210:00AM - Journey - CC#2 12:00-3:00PM - MAP - CC#1

Wednesday, May 287:00-8:00AM - Joyful Pillars - CC#29:00AM-12:00PM - MAP - CC#17:00PM - Women’s Circle - PH

Thursday, May 298:00-9:30AM - Mass & 6th Gr. Graduation - CH/PH10:00-11:00AM - K3, K4, K5 Awards - CH/PH1:30PM - Bridge - CC#1&26:00-10:00PM – Veritas - CC#17:00PM - Adoration - CH7:00PM - RCIA Team - CC#2

Friday, May 308:15AM - Mass & School Awards - CH

Saturday, May 317:00AM-2:00PM - JTD - Cafeteria

Sunday, June 18:30AM - RCIA - CC#21:30PM - Baptism class - CC#13:00PM - Vietnamese confessions - CH

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Women’s Circle MeetingOur next meeting will be this Wednesday, May 28th, at 7:00 p.m. in

the Parish Hall. All ladies of the parish are welcome to come and try us out! Also, members don’t forget that we will have the swearing in of new officers at this meeting and to celebrate will be having a potluck so don’t forget to bring your side to go along with our entrée of brisket. See you there!

Going, Going, Gone!We now have a stock pile of serving plates and bowls in the parish

office that were left behind at parish events or funeral meals. If you think that one of these might be yours, please come by during parish office hours and take a look. Come June 16th, whatever dishes that have not been claimed will be donated to a worthy cause.

Graduation Mass & Scholarship DonationsA Mass for the high school and college graduates will take place

on Sunday, June 1st, at the 5:30 pm Mass. The scholarships will be awarded at this Mass. Please RSVP by May 30th by calling the parish office at 993-4053. A reception will follow in the youth building.

We are currently accepting donations for our two scholarships; the Christopher Janosek and Emil Habeeb Scholarships. The graduating seniors in our parish will have the opportunity to apply for this scholarship money. If you would like to donate to either of these scholarships, you can drop your donation in the collection basket or make an online contribution. The scholarships will be awarded at graduation Mass at 5:30 p.m. on Sunday, June 1st.

Welcome to Our Summer Seminarian!On June 2nd, seminarian Oscar Chaparro will be returnikng to our

parish for the summer. Some of you may remember Oscar. He was with us during the Christmas break 2013. He will engaged in some of our summer youth activities and other events around the parish.

Online Giving AnnouncementLast year we updated our Online Giving link from our website, to a new

address. If you have saved the link in your favorites or bookmarked the link, you need to go in and update your link as it will not be automatically redirected after June 1, 2014. This WILL NOT AFFECT any donations you have scheduled, your account information or anything else in your account. We do ask next time you access your Online Giving account, you go to the church website and click on the new Online Giving logo and bookmark this new address. Online Giving is a safe and convenient way to donate to the church. To sign-up, go to www.spxcc.org and click on the Online Giving logo and create an account. If you have questions, call the church office at 993-4053.

St. Pius X School Job Openings for

2014-2015 School Year:School Secretary/BookkeeperK-4 Teacher’s AideComputer Teacher (Part Time)Spanish Teacher (Part Time)Enriched Reading Teacher – Grades 1-3 (Part Time)

Positions posted until filledApplications Procedures: download application

from www.diocesecc.org. Click on Administrative, then Human Resources, then under “Documents” Applications for Employment. Return the application and a resume to the school located at 737 St. Pius Dr., Corpus Christi, TX 78413

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YOUTH MINISTRY NEWS

Graduation MassPlease remember that the Graduation Mass will be celebrated

on Sunday, June 1, 2014 at 5:30 pm. We invite graduates to wear their graduation gowns, and we will be seating the graduates at the front of the church for Mass. We ask all graduates to arrive 15 minutes early to Mass and to meet in the Sacristy. For more information about the Graduation Mass, please contact Robert Streight at 361-452-4513.

World Youth Day PilgrimageThe youth of St. Pius X will begin preparations for our

pilgrimage to World Youth Day in 2016, starting with a dinner TONIGHT Sunday, May 25 at 6:30 pm! If you will be a junior or senior in high school (16 years and up), college student, or chaperone (21 years and up) in 2016, we invite you to attend this informative dinner in the Youth Center. Catering is being provided by Silverado Smokehouse for the dinner. For more information, please visit our website at www.stpiusxym.com.

Be the Heart CampaignDo you have a heart for ministry? Do you care about the

youth of the parish? Do you feel that God is calling you to serve the Church through serving Youth Ministry? We are already in the process of planning for 2014-2015, and we are looking for parishioners who are interested in serving the youth of the parish. There are several teams, including but not limited to: CORE Team, Dinner Team, Media Team, etc. If this sounds like YOU, we invite you to our Be the Heart Campaign gathering on Thursday, May 29 starting at 6:30 pm.

Summer CalendarAlthough EDGE and LIFE TEEN are taking a brief hiatus this

summer, we will still have several events going on throughout the summer. Please continue to read the bulletin, as well as, visit www.stpiusxym.com for more details on our Summer Calendar!

NEW Youth WebsiteIf you need information about anything St. Pius X Youth

Ministry, please visit our brand new website, www.stpiusxym.com. Information about our programs, World Youth Day pilgrimage, forms, volunteer opportunities, and pictures can be found online.

Upcoming EDGE & LIFE TEEN EventsTONIGHT - World Youth Day DinnerThursday, May 29 – “Be the Heart” Campaign DinnerSunday, June 1 – Graduation Mass and ReceptionSunday, June 8 – Pentecost SundayCheck out www.stpiusxym.com for more info on upcoming events!

Altar Servers

May 31- June 1st

Sat. 5:30 p.m.MC Dalton ZawickyKyle PekarNicky MelveMarco Melve

Sun. 8:00 a.m.MC Cristian TorenBenjamin TorenJoseph TorenJustin Gomez

Sun. 10:00 a.m.MC Evan RodriguezMichael SpeedBrian KostochRyan Lennan

Sun. 12:00 p.m.MC Ranger QuinteroQuarter MorrisonMatthew LutzGrace MorrisonKyler Ross

Sun, 5:30 p.m.MC Logan CampbellAmy AyalaSophie CampbellColby Christopher

Youth Ministry Flocknote

Want to stay in the loop when it comes to information about EDGE, LIFE TEEN, COLLEGE LIFE, or anything St. Pius X Youth Ministry. Follow these simple directions: Text SPXYM to 84576 -or- Text SPXYM to 202-738-5764

Find Us on Social Media

Website – www.stpiusxym.comFacebook – St. Pius X Life TeenTwitter - @stpiusxymInstagram – stpiusxymYoutube - stpiusxym

LECTORS

7th Sunday of EasterMAY 31 SAT 5:30 P.M. Pete AnzalduaMAY 31 SAT 5:30 P.M. Al HesseJUN 1 SUN 8:00 A.M. Norman ParisJUN 1 SUN 8:00 A.M. Angie RamosJUN 1 SUN 10:00 A.M. Patricia StegallJUN 1 SUN 10:00 A.M. Hester RodriguezJUN 1 SUN 12:00 NOON Art KalerJUN 1 SUN 12:00 NOON Geri RiceJUN 1 SUN 5:30 P.M. Frank Pompa

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RELIGIOUS EDUCATIONSchool NewsBy Principal Bryan Krnavek

This past week was our last full week of school. It was a memorable one that was filled with end-of-school organization parties, field trips for our 1st, 2nd and 6th graders, a PTO meeting, a SAC meeting, a field day, a school picnic and a volleyball game between the faculty and the sixth graders.

One of the parties was for members of our Student Council that consist of 4th, 5th and 6th grade students. I have come to learn that they are one of the best elementary student councils in town. They not only do things for the school, but also for the community. Most of the service projects come from ideas generated by the Student Council members who organize and carry out the ideas. Because of their efforts, we have had clothing drives, tennis shoe drives, food drives, and we collected canned goods for the various homeless shelters. The sponsors are our 5th grade teacher, Mrs. Stovall and 6th grade teacher, Mrs. Urbis. These ladies do a fantastic job of teaching leadership skills and instilling a spirit of service in our students. Thank you, ladies!

The field day and school picnic on Friday, and the results of the volleyball game, will have to be reported in next week’s bulletin since this column is written before then. It will be my last school report until we return to school in August.

This coming week will be a short one for us. We will return after Memorial Day to end the school year with our “Move-up Day” on Tuesday, Safety Patrol party and last Manner of the Lunch on Wednesday and graduations and awards ceremonies on Thursday and Friday. After that, the teachers will close up their classrooms and begin a long-awaited summer vacation.

One of our activities this week will be a “Move-Up Day” where students in K-3 through 5th grade are given the opportunity to visit their next year’s teacher and classroom. The students are always excited and eager to learn what is in store for them in August when they return to school. The 6th graders will “move-down” to K-3 and visit with the teacher, Mrs. Ramos, and aide, Ms. Terry. Some of these students have been at St. Pius since K-3.

We will also have our final Manner of the Month lunch catered by Jason’s Deli on Wednesday. Thanks to parishioners Bob and Sue Becquet, our children get rewarded for using good manners. They have sponsored this program for many years now. Thanks again, Bob and Sue!

Have a blessed week!

Catechesis of the Good ShepherdThank you for your Wonderful response to working with us

to bring the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd to the CCD children. It can be a wonderful experience for the children and thanks to you, our parish family, it is going to happen. Blessings to all who volunteered to help in any way.

REGISTRATION FOR CCDI have received some calls about Registration for CCD for the

next session beginning in September. Registration forms will be available in August. Meanwhile have a wonderful summer proclaiming God’s love by your lives.

WE ARE CURRENTLY REGISTERING CHILDREN AGES 5-12 FOR VBS.

You can obtain registration forms from the parish office. If you are interested in being a volunteer, please Fill out a volunteer form which too is in the office.

DON’T BE LEFT OUT! REGISTER NOW!

V B S !V B S !

Diocesan Job OpeningsThe Diocese of Corpus Christi is seeking a full-time

Maintenance/Groundskeeper, a full-time Cook and a full-time Housekeeper for all facilities at St. John Vianney Residence for Priests. For more information, you may contact the Diocese of Corpus Christi Human Resources Office at (361)882-6191 or send resume via email to DSanchez@DioceseCC.org

Are You Interested?Come by the Parish Hall after this Mass today to talk to an

Associate about the possibility of participating in the ministries & spirituality offered by the Dominicans, Incarnate Word Sisters, Adoration Sister and Sisters of Providence. Now is your chance to get more information.

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Please Pray for our Sick & Shut-Ins:Marcie Aguilar, Alicia & Luis Alvarado, Luisa Arevalo,

Ann Bednorz, Don Birt, Stella & Michael Campos, Mary Lee Cantwell, Sabrina Cisneros, Robert Cotter, Shirley Curry, Florinda DeLaGarza, Mark DeGaish, Sandy DeGregorio, Minga DeLosSantos, Samantha Didear Deste, Annie Dornak, Liz Elovitz, Poco Falcon, Bobby Floyd, Sherry Frenzel, Esperanza Garcia, Catherine Garofolo, Antonio Garza, Dora Garza, Terry Garza, Sally Gilbreath, Elida Gonzalez, Maria Griffin, Charlotte & Tommy Groner, Jared Groner, Terry Groner, Suzy Guzman, Colleen Habeeb, Marie Habeeb, Rose Marie Hand, James Hartman, Chris Holland, Josh Holland, Graham Hughes, Ben Janosek, Elizabeth Johnson, Betty Kollaja, Tim Kleffner, Dorothy Krause, Dora Lambert, Anne Lee, Hank Lee, Arlene Leep, Ed Lewis, Dorothy Mathews, Michael McCloskey, Virginia Medrano, Johnnye Lee Mokry, John Morgan, Dan Murray, Toufic Nicolas, Patricia Paris, Phil Perabo, Robert M. Pope, Derrel Puckett, Ron Randolph, Raymond Richter, John & Irene Rosales, Rebecca Rosales, Marguerite Ross, Paul Rossi, Albert Rubio, David Russell, Americo Salazar, Luis Salazar, Tim Salch, Amber Saylor, Earl Saylor, Josephine Sheldon, Tina Shepherd, Msgr. Richard Shirley, Willie Mae Shirley, Helen Shropshire, Judy Slaughter, Maxine Sommers, Adrian Sosa, Mary Ann Starkey, Mamie Stoner, Dianne Tate, Lydia Tey, Diane Thompson, Norbert & Rosalind Thonnard, Sara Trevino, Luke Valdez, Idolina Vela, Luz Villarreal, Melva Walet, John Weed, Kay Woolley, Sarah Zuniga and all those who asked for and need our prayers.

Financial Report for week ending 5/18/2014

Operating Revenue:Sunday Collection ............. $17,690.61Sunday Online .....................$3,995.00Other Income .........................$500.00Memorial ................................$178.00

Total Operating Revenue ..$22,363.61

Other Contributions:Janosek Scholarship ................ $95.00Habeeb Scholarship ............... $220.00Good Friday .............................$20.00Retired Diocesan Priests ..... $6,413.30Acts of Charity ........................$855.00

Total Other Contributions .... $7,603.30

Total Contributions ............$29,966.91

Loan balance on Youth Bldg as of May 12, 2014 ..... $331,437.82

Mass Intentions

Saturday, May 24th 5:30PM †Joan Duerr & Pat Hill, Annv. By Sid Duerr & Dotti HillSunday, May 25th 8:00AM For the Parishioners10:00AM †Ellen Hubbard by Carolyn & Jim Buehrig †Bobbe Ford by Tommy & Charlotte Groner12:00PM †Chester Zablocki by Aneda Zablocki †Ann “Frog” Wetegrove, Annv. By Fitzgerald girls5:30PM †Bruce A. Balli by P.A.G.A.Monday, May 26th 8:15AM †Marilyn Matula by Al & Adelle HesseTuesday, May 27th 8:15AM Msgr. Shirley’s Intentions by Art & Mary SalinasWednesday, May 28th 8:15AM †Hedwig Didear, Anniv. by the Didear family †Margaret Greene by Edmong & Mary Tonry †Eliseo Perez by Emma Cuellar †Mabel Allen by Margaret Lenken †Larry Vrazel by M/M Sam Ferris5:30PM †Bill Whittet by Toufic Nicolas †William Woodhouse by Mike & Susie Kaspar †Jacinta Dang by family †Michelle Tagliabue by Alan & Cathy Harvey †Dominic Bui by family †Leo C. Guerra by Art & Mary Salinas †Lee Hodson by Lory Moore †Gilda G. Trevino by Valerie Rodriguez †Dian Winstead by Lory MooreThursday, May 29th 8:15AM † Max Almendarez by Boyd, Almendarez & Swoboda families Friday, May 30th8:15AM †Celia Cruse by Children & Grandchildren5:30PM †Mathews deceased relatives by Dorothy MathewsSaturday, May 31st 5:30PM †Alfred Hesse, Sr. by Al & Adelle HesseSunday, June 1st 8:00AM †Gwen Irvin, Anniversary by John, Debra & Brian Janosek10:00AM For the Parishioners12:00PM †Alvino Campos by Stella Campos †Salvador Gomez Mendez by family5:30PM †Owen Gerald Dunne & Charlie Noack, Annv.by Penny Pacheco7:30PM †Souls in Purgatory who don’t have anyone to pray for them

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