SAINT PIUS X CATHOLIC PARISH

Once again, the Office of Migrant Ministry for the Archdiocese is asking all Denver area parishes to be supportive of the area’s migrant workers.  As always, we’d like folks to donate those items that will help the worker during his long day in the field.  Needed used or new items are listed.  These can be brought to the Narthex collection box all during the month of May.

Please bring:  Hooded sweatshirts, Underwear (new),  Long-sleeved shirts, Socks (new), Ball caps, Shampoo/soap, Jeans/workpants, Laundry soap, Work boots, Bottled water, Work Gloves, Hand lotion , Lip balm/sunscreen, and Drinking bottles

If you would like to register your child for the 2013-2014 Religious Education Program at St. Pius, the registrations have begun!  Children wishing to make their Communion next year need to either be enrolled in Religious Education or attend a Catholic School.

Do you sign up your children for summer dance, sports or piano lessons? Then why not sign them up for faith-strengthening classes? Don’t lose your chance; call Martha at 303-364-7435 x12.

Register Now for Confirmation

We are working on a new two-year program for those who need to know Christ before preparing for the sacrament of Confirmation.  Call Martha Jones in the office at 303-364-7435 for more information or to register.

The June baptism class has been changed to 2:00 p.m.  This will only effect June.  Preparing for baptism is an important part of the sacrament of baptism. Our Deacon will offer a baptism preparation class in English on the First Saturday of each month in the Family Life Center. If you are planning on a baptism in the near future please plan on attending this class. The class is required for parents and godparents.

Thanks to all of the parishioner that have included their pictures  in the directory. If you ordered pictures you may pick them up at the church office Monday through Friday from 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m.   The free photos are not here, they will come with the directories.

Our parish Respect Life Ministry is now collecting infant supplies like diapers, wipes, bottles and formulas, clothes and toiletries for the new Aurora Gabriel House located on the Queen of Peace campus. Gabriel House is a ministry aimed at helping new mothers and mothers-to-be deliver and raise healthy babies. These items can be left in the new playpen in the Narthex.

Pope Benedict has recently designated October 2012 to November 2013 to be a “Year of Faith” asking Catholics everywhere to become re-acquainted with the Catechism of the Catholic Church. To honor his request, on November 13, we will be starting a year-long guided study of the Catechism at St. Pius X using the Faith Alive Catechism Study for Small Group series. This study will be held every Tuesday night at 7:00 p.m. in the Family Life Center for the next 12 months. The cost of the program will only be the cost of the study guides themselves. For more information, please call Jay at 303-364-7435.

Can’t find your checkbook or envelope on Sunday morning? Join the parishioners who are using Faith Direct for automated giving to Saint Pius X Parish. It is secure, convenient and Faith Direct will provide you an offertory card to place in the basket during the collections. There is no cost to you, and the program provides a great benefit to our parish. Sign up today by visiting www.faithdirect.net, our parish code is CO462.