St. Pius X Parish
1100 Woodside Road, Redwood City, CA 94061
Phone: (650) 361-1411 Fax: (650) 369-3641
Web: www.pius.org E-mail: [email protected]
Office Hours: Monday - Friday: 8:30am - 4:00pm
May 17, 2015
Ascension of the Lord
Seventh Sunday of Easter
PASTORAL STAFF
Rev. Paul Rossi, Pastor
ext. 117 [email protected]
Rev. Tom Martin, Parochial Vicar ext.
121 [email protected]
Rev. Martin Muruli
Sequoia and Kaiser Hospital Chaplain
(650) 361-1411 ext. 145
Rev. Gerald D. Coleman, S.S.
Vice-President, Corporate Ethics,
Daughters of Charity Health System
(650) 361-1411
Deacon Mynor Montepeque
[email protected]
(650) 361-1411
Sr. Norberta Villaseñor, OS.F
Pastoral Associate Ext. 115
[email protected]
Maria Cornell
Liturgy Coordinator, ext. 118
[email protected]
Nancy Powell
Children’s Faith Formation
Ext. 116
[email protected]
Beverly Hilliard
Music Director
[email protected]
Adele Sanchez
Senior Adult Coordinator
(650) 361-1411
ADMINISTRATIVE STAFF
Judy Giacometti
Operations Manager, ext. 110
[email protected]
Rita Carroll
Principal, St. Pius School
(650) 368-8327
[email protected]
Lauri Hill
Preschool Director, ext. 127
[email protected]
PARISH STAFF
Chris Luvisi
Parish Secretary, ext. 114
[email protected]
Debbie Castelli
Bookkeeper, ext. 112
[email protected]
Elvira Cabahug-Garcia
Children’s Faith Formation
& Assistant Parish Secretary,
ext. 111 [email protected]
PARISH COUNCIL
Susan Krauss
(650) 361-1411
FINANCE COUNCIL
Donna Schreiber
MASS SCHEDULE
Saturday Vigil: 5:00 pm
Sunday: 8:00 am, 9:15 am
10:45 am, (Spanish)
12:15 pm and 5:00 pm
Daily: 8:00 am
Holy Days: As Scheduled
Sacrament of Penance/Reconciliation
Saturdays 3:30 to 4:30 pm
or by appointment
Devotions
Liturgy of the Hours
Monday - Saturday 7:15 am
Monday and Wednesday 6:00 pm
Rosary: Monday - Saturday 7:30 am
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament:
1st Friday of the month following
8:00 am Mass
4th Saturday of the month
7:00 - 9:00 pm
Sacraments of Initiation
Infant Baptism:
2nd & 4th Sundays at 1:30 pm
Spanish Baptisms - 2nd & 4th
Saturdays at 11:30 am
For schedule: Sr. Norberta
(preparation required)
Rite of Christian Initiation for
Children and First Eucharist:
Contact Sr. Norberta
Youth Confirmation:
Contact Fr. Tom/Maria Cornell
Adult Initiation:
Rite of Christian Initiation for
Adults: Sr. Norberta
Sacrament of Marriage:
Contact parish office at least six
months in advance.
Vocations to Priesthood, Permanent
Diaconate, Religious Life and Lay
Ecclesial Ministries
Contact Fr. Paul Rossi
Anointing of the Sick:
For all who are seriously ill
or scheduled for surgery, call the
parish office. For those in the
hospital contact the hospital
chaplain.
Viaticum:
Holy Communion for the dying,
contact parish priest.
Visitation of the Sick and
Homebound:
Contact parish office for Eucharistic
Ministers to bring Holy
Communion.
Funerals:
Contact parish office.
Bulletin deadline Mondays by 10:00 am
A Reflection From Your Pastor...
Parish Groups
Altar Society &
Environment
Tina Zanoni
(650) 361-8203
[email protected]
Bible Study & Book Club
Fr. Paul Rossi x117
[email protected]
Grief Support Ministers
[email protected]
(650) 361-0655
Italian Catholic Federation
Jean Tomatis,
[email protected]
(650) 368-5486
Men’s Club
Pete D’Errico
stpiusmensclub@gmail
(415) 806-8397
Sandwiches on Sunday
(SOS)
Margaret Cortopassi
(650) 364-2132
St. Pius School PTG
Courtney Caccia
(650) 365-1877
[email protected]
St. Vincent de Paul
(SVDP)
Rick Boitano
(650) 365-9797
Women’s Club
Joany Draeger 868-8945
Laura Vargas 400-8298
Barbara Cage 575-0704
stpiuswomensclub
@gmail.com
(650) 562-3407
Young Ladies’ Institute
(YLI)
Virginia Keegan
[email protected]
(650) 892-9280
Youth Ministry &
Confirmation
Fr. Tom Martin x120
Maria Cornell x118
Brothers and Sisters in the Risen Lord,
Today's celebration of the Ascension of the Lord speaks to us of our Lord handing on to us, his disciples, a
mission to bring him, the Good News, to all people, to all the nations, throughout the world. Looking forward
to next Sunday's celebration of Pentecost, we realize that Jesus does not expect us to be on our own; rather, as
he promised, he would be with us until the end of time. Looking forward to the gift and descent of the Holy
Spirit upon the disciples, his promise is fulfilled to this day. By the Holy Spirit we are led to bringing God's
saving love to all people and we witness this love by our love and commitment of service to those poor and
marginalized locally and throughout the world. The challenges the Gospel presents to us are great; however,
the Holy Spirit inspires and moves us to even greater and mightier acts of charity and compassion. May we
abandon any fears and turn to the Holy Spirit for wisdom, guidance and courage to live our baptismal call.
Congratulations to our parish catechists who recently were acknowledged by the Archdiocese at the Pius X
Awards and dinner at the Cathedral. The calling and role of catechist is key to a parish family, as those who
believe, live and celebrate the Faith pass it on through instruction and guidance as they assist children and
adults to know, love and serve Jesus and his Gospel in the midst of the Church and the world. Special thanks
to Maryann Barry and Lourdes Piccone (5 years); Julianne Sullivan (10 years) Claudia Connors (12 years),
Carolyn Healy (13 years); and, Donna Schreiber (25 years). Laurel Naylor was also acknowledged as finishing
her term of dedicated service to the Archdiocesan Youth Council. I want to thank these parishioners for the
many years of faithful service to the people of St. Pius Parish and I invite other parishioners to follow in their
steps and consider the ministry of catechist here at our parish.
I want to thank Nancy Powell for an outstanding job this past year as Parish Director of Children's Faith Formation for our parish. Due to her busy work schedule as a nurse at Sequoia Hospital, Nancy is stepping down
from this Parish Staff position, while she will remain as a catechist for our children, for which I am grateful. I
have asked Cathy Yee to take this position and she has accepted. I know that Cathy will do a fine job and I ask
that our community support her with our prayers and cooperation as she begins to serve the children and their
families in her new position.
I am requesting parishioners to consider the wonderfully rewarding ministry we call SOS---Sandwiches on
Sunday. After many years volunteering her time as a worker and coordinator, Margaret Cortopassi has asked
that we begin to look for a new coordinator. SOS is a group of parishioners and others outside of our parish
who come to our field kitchen on Saturday mornings for about 45 minutes to 1 hour to make sandwiches and
put together bag lunches, 80 bags for adults and 10 for children, which are then picked up on the following
day, Sunday morning, by a group of volunteers from local neighboring churches who distribute the bags to
those in need at Fair Oaks Community Center in Redwood City. This volunteer work/ministry is fulfilling the
request of Jesus to feed the hungry and your fulfillment and reward will be known both in this life and the
next! You also will have the satisfaction of working with other Catholic and non-Catholic Churches--truly an
ecumenical adventure. If any individual or individuals would be interested in coordinating this wonderful ministry of service, I ask you contact me at the Parish Center. I also suggest that a couple of people might want to
share the coordination. We can explore the possibilities. I know Margaret will be grateful knowing that, after
her many years of service, others will step up and take charge of extending Jesus' hand to the hungry and those
in need. I also can assure you that Margaret would be willing to mentor those who are interested and offer
guidance in the initial weeks. Please, consider this offer to be of great service in the life of our parish and city.
Just a reminder that next Sunday we have the annual, national 2nd collection for Catholic Communications
Campaign. Please be attentive to giving what you can to support the mass media of our Church in sharing the
Good News of Christ to our world.
I look forward to celebrating the great Solemnity of Pentecost with you next Sunday.
Have a wonderful week.
Fr. Paul Rossi
CELEBRANTS*FOR MASSES May 23rd & 24th
Sat., May 23
Sun., May 24
5:00 pm
8:00 am
9:15 am
10:45 am
12:15 pm
5:00 pm
Fr. Tom Martin
Fr. Paul Rossi
Fr. Tom Martin
Fr. Paul Rossi
Fr. Tom Martin
Fr. Martin Muruli
5/17
Children’s Liturgy during the 9:15 am Mass
Toddler Childcare at 9:15 am in the Fitzsimon
Community Room
*Subject to change as necessary
5/18
FilAm Meeting at 6:00 pm in Parish Center
MASS INTENTIONS
5/19
Centering Prayer at 8:45 am in Parish Center
5/20
Men’s Club General Meeting at 6:30 pm in
Homer Crouse Hall
Spanish Bible Study at 7:00 pm in Parish Center
5/21
Finance Council Meeting at 5:00 pm in the
Parish Center
Ministry of Prayer - Spanish at 7:00 pm in
Homer Crouse Hall
Parish Council Meeting at 7:00 pm in Parish
Center
5/22
Centering Prayer at 8:45 am in Parish Center
Senior Friendship at 10:00 am in Senior
Adult Room
5/23
Interfaith-Spiritual Dialogue meets at 9:00 am
in Parish Center
PLEASE REMEMBER THE SICK AND THEIR CAREGIVERS IN OUR COMMUNITY:
5/24
Doris Sullivan
Konrad von Emster
Mary Ann Cozzens
Nancy Geenen
Tina Zanoni
Cathy Malabirade
Peter Porata
Morine Bisagno
Children’s Liturgy during the 9:15 am Mass
Toddler Childcare at 9:15 am in the Fitzsimon
Community Room
THE CAKE BOOTH NEEDS YOUR HELP!!!!!
Sat., May 16
Sun., May 17
Mon., May 18
Tues., May 19
Wed., May 20
Thurs., May 21
Fri., May 22
Sat., May 23
Sun., May 24
5 pm
8 am
9:15 am
10:45 am
12:15 pm
5 pm
8 am
8 am
8 am
8 am
8 am
8 am
5 pm
8 am
9:15 am
10:45 am
12:15 pm
5 pm
Cortopassi family
Victor & Lina Ghironi
Mary Salino
People of St. Pius
Teodoro Bautista, Prudentia
Perez & Felipa Payuyu
Jim Meyer
Paul Cinquini
Frederick Heyeck
John Smith
Jose Vazquez
Maria Imp
Lina Tomalino
People of St. Pius
Frank Buonocore
Glenny Durkin
Mary Salino
Lina Tomalino
Linda Paroli Klug
Caroline Hansen
Leo Englert
Lana Lagunera
Eileen Welsh
Mark Olson
Joe Bellanti
Fr. Fatu Mulikihaamea
Leonore Dei Rossi
ALL NAMES WILL REMAIN ON THIS LIST FOR ONE MONTH. PLEASE CALL
AFTER THAT TIME IF YOU WOULD LIKE A NAME OF A PARISHIONER TO
REMAIN ON THE LIST, 361-1411. IF WE DO NOT RECEIVE A CALL, THE NAME
WILL BE REMOVED.
ST. PIUS SENIOR FRIENDSHIP
All Seniors are invited to join the Senior Group every
Friday at 10:00 am in the Senior Room behind Homer
Crouse Hall. The Seniors will host a lunch for the 8th
grade students on Friday, May 22nd.
On Friday, May 29th, Ann Traylkill, a nurse from
Veteran’s Hospital will come and check blood pressure
on the Seniors.
The Cake Booth is the only food booth
at the Parish Festival that depends
100% on the generous donations of
parishioners, and we desperately need
your assistance to make the booth a
success. Please consider baking some
cookies, cakes, brownies, sweet breads, pies, or other sweet
treats, and donating them to the Cake Booth! Of course,
we will also gladly take donations of baked goods that you
purchase! Baked goods can be dropped off on any day of
the Festival, at the booth, or they can be left in the room
next to the school office.
If you have any questions, please contact: Amy Daniher
([email protected]) or at (650) 346-1115.
STEWARDSHIP
July 1, - June 30, 2015 (goal)
July 1, - June 30, 2015 (actual)*
July 1,2014 to June 30, 2015 Weekly Goal
Sunday Collection- May 10, 2015
$ 561,000.00
$ 486,603.23
$ 11,000.00
$ 9,744.00
*Includes E-Contributions through April 30, 2015
It’s that time of year!
Festival times:
Friday, June 5th 6 pm-10 pm
Saturday, June 6th 1 pm-10 pm
Sunday, June 7th 1 pm-8 pm
“LIGHTS, CAMERA, ACTION”!
From chairing a booth to donating items to
our annual auction, your involvement makes
this annual event a success. We look forward to seeing the many faces of our St.
Pius community. If you need more information or are interested in volunteering, please
contact one of this year’s festival co- chairs:
John Buonocore 369-5646
([email protected]) or Gina MalancaMorales 346-1634 ([email protected])
Booth Sponsorships
In an effort to underwrite festival expenses,
we are seeking sponsors for each of our booths.
Sponsorships are $150 and your name or business will be displayed on a booth. For more
information, please contact Mike Descalso at
[email protected] or Colby Zeltmann
at (650) 642-1011 or
[email protected].
Donate to the Auction
We would love to get some fabulous items for the
silent auction this year. Clean out your gift closet,
design a great party, donate unused gift cards or
tickets, or put on your shopping shoes. Your donations may be tax deductible. Please bring your
donation to the Parish Center marked
Silent Auction or call Stephanie Giovannetti at
650-346-9166 and arrangements will be made to
have someone pick it up.
Raffle Tickets
Tickets can also be purchased at the festival.
The price is $10 per ticket. A $100 winner will be
announced every hour throughout the weekend,
and hourly winners will be re-entered for a
chance to win the larger cash prize on Sunday
night (25 percent of total ticket sales).
Need not be present to win.
Catholic Charities Second Collection 5/10/15
$
3,010.00
2015 Archbishop’s Annual Assessment
Archbishop’s Annual Appeal
(as of May 10, 2015)
Thank you for your generosity
$ 132,000.00
$ 89,821.00
GIVE ELECTRONICALLY
It is through the donations of every individual and family
in the congregation that we are able to
carry on our work now and throughout the
year. We offer electronic giving as a
way to automate your regular weekly offering. Electronic giving offers convenience for parishioners and provides muchneeded donation consistency for our parish. To give electronically, visit the Church’s website
www.pius.org and click on the link
to sign up.
FESTIVAL DINNERS:
Friday, June 5th
Rib Dinner, 6 - 8:30 pm ($17 per person, $20 after
5/25) Tickets available at the Parish Center
Saturday, June 6th
Pasta Dinner, 4 - 8 pm (Adults $12) (Children $7)
Sunday, June 7th
Chicken Dinner, 4 - 7 pm, ($15 per person)
Pancake Breakfast (following 8 am & 9:15 am
Masses) $8 for adults, and $5 for
children
Live Entertainment:
Friday Night
Mike Annuzzi - 6pm to 7pm
Ticket to Ride - 7pm to 10pm
Saturday: Big Band Music - 6 pm-9 pm
Sunday: Woodside High School Band 1-2 pm
D-Generations Band - 5 pm to 8 pm
Volunteers Needed:
Ray Diaz, Chair of the Merchandise Booth is looking for
volunteers to work shifts during the festival.
Please contact Ray at [email protected]
The Sno Cone & Churro Booths need volunteers.
Call the Chairman, Sue Metcalfe, at (510) 432-8128.
WOMEN’S CLUB SCHOLARSHIP
This scholarship is open to
any parish eighth grade girl
with a GPA of 2.0 or higher
who is continuing her
education at a Catholic High
School in the Fall of 2015.
Applications are available in the Parish Center,
School Office and thru CFF (Children’s Faith Formation). Deadline to apply is by 3:00 pm on May 22,
2015. Please feel free to call Sue Boragno at
650-364-2300 or [email protected] with any
questions.
MSGR. HAGGARTY MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIP
The family of Monsignor Jim Haggarty, to honor his
memory, is offering a $500 scholarship to a male 8th grade
student and a $500 scholarship to a female 8th grade student who will be attending a Catholic high school. To
apply the student should write an essay on, “What can I
do, in light of my Catholic faith, to make the community
where I live a better place?” These essays must be submitted to Judy in the Parish Center by Friday,
May 22nd. Questions? Call Judy at 361-1411, ext. 110
or [email protected].
¡VEN ALGO NUEVO EMPIEZA EN SAN PIO
(ST. PIUS)!
Wednesdays from
7:00 pm - 9:00 pm
Bible Study in Spanish!
¡Estudio Biblico en Español!
Conoce y estudia la Biblia
Lugar: Capilla del Centro Parroquia (Parish Center)
Día:
Los Miércoles de cada semana
Hora: 7:00pm a 9:00pm
La Hermana Josefina Montalvo será la Facilitadora
de este ministerio. Para más información llamar a la
Hna. Norberta Villaseñor (650) 339-1209
¡VEN, TE ESPERAMOS A CONOCER, AMAR, Y
SERVIR A DIOS JUNTOS!
Children’s Liturgy of the Word at 9:15am Mass
For children in Kindergarten – Fifth Grade
Children’s Liturgy of the Word for children in Kindergarten
– Second Grade, is every Sunday morning, three Sundays a
month during the school year. Once a month, during the
school year, when the Children’s Choir sings, the children
remain in the church and are often invited to sit in the
sanctuary for the Homily.
Please note: Children’s Liturgy of the Word is not intended
for children younger than Kindergarten – please do not
send pre-school children without adult supervision.
Volunteer leaders read the Sunday Gospel, discuss the Gospel through a question and answer dialogue, pray the Prayer
of the Faithful, and work on a coloring page or word puzzle that follows the Gospel. The session lasts 15-20 minutes. The children in Third – Fifth Grade have been meeting with Maria Cornell for CLW, we have thoughtful and
challenging discussions. Parents are invited and encouraged to attend with their children attending for the first
time, and to assist if possible.
Volunteers are needed to work with Children’s Liturgy of
the Word as leaders and as extra help for the leaders for
K-2 & 3-5. The CLW session lasts 15-20 minutes. We use
a weekly guide and on-line resources for planning the session and preparation for the session takes approximately 45
-60 minutes. The leader arrives 20 minutes before Mass to
set-up for the session and check in with the priest who is
celebrating the Mass.
Please contact Maria Cornell at [email protected]
or 650-678-3545 to volunteer,
for information and training.
El MINISTERIO DE ORACIÓN es algo nuevo que se
inicia en la comunidad de San Pio. Todos están invitados
a la ORACION que es el camino hacia DIOS. Ven con la
familia para aprender, conocer, escuchar, crecer y abrir el
corazón al AMOR de JESUS.
¿Cuándo? Cada Jueves del mes iniciando el Jueves 21 de Mayo 2015.
¿Hora?
7:00pm a 9:00 de la noche
¿Lugar? Homer Crouse Hall
Para información llamar al (650) 3391209
¡Todos están bienvenidos, les esperamos!
All are welcome to The Spanish Ministry of
Prayer starting on Thursday, May 21st, 2015
at 7:00pm!
Rock House ‘15
Summer League
RESPECT LIFE CORNER
In following previous year’s success, the St. Pius
Athletic Board is opening Fitzsimon Gym again
for the 2015 Rock House Summer League for all parish
students entering grades 5th – 8th .
Once again, the league will be built in a skill appropriate,
foundations first, competitive league where the athletes will
meet each week for one hour during the months of June &
July . The cost for one sport is $ 35, two sports is $ 40 (total).
Basketball will be on Monday evenings, Volleyball will be on
Tuesday evenings, 6 pm-9 pm.
Each week, a new skill will be taught, which will then be
implemented during that week’s playing session.
Please complete this form & return it to the school office
with a check made out to St. Pius Athletics by June 3, 2015
If you have more questions, you may contact us at
[email protected]
Name
Address
Parents cell # Parents email address Jersey size (circle)
Sport- (circle) BB
Skill Level ( circle )
S M L XL Adult S M
VB
both
Advanced
In case of emergency please contact
Moderate
Beginner
The pro-life position is often
misunderstood as neither showing compassion to mothers nor
caring about the children after
they are born. This is unfortunate..... Those who see a lack of
compassion from pro-lifers, may
not be aware of the many resources and compassionate care available to women facing unplanned
pregnancies. ....(Crisis pregnancy) centers exist
to provide warm and caring environments for
mothers and families who find themselves with an
unexpected pregnancy.
Life Issues Forum: Racing Toward a Culture of
Life, Mary Prentis, USCCB,
Secretariat of Pro-Life Activities
ST. PIUS SCHOOL BOARD
SEEKING NEW MEMBERS
St. Pius School Board is seeking applicants for board
members and sub-committee member positions starting in
the 2015-2016 school year. The board functions as an advisory group to the pastor and principal to recommend
goals and policies for St. Pius School. Meetings are held in
the evening, once per month, during the school year. Experience with marketing or grant writing would be particularly beneficial, but a strong commitment to Catholic education and St. Pius School, and enthusiasm in ensuring its
ongoing success are the most important skills to be successful in this position. For more information, please contact the school office at 358-8327.