St. Pius X Church
Archdiocese of New Orleans
6666 Spanish Fort Boulevard
New Orleans, LA 70124-4324
Website: StPiusXNola.org
January 18, 2015
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you. — 1 Corinthians 6:19a
Watching for the Messiah
Today's Gospel story of John and his disciples seeing and following
Jesus sounds so simple and casual, it's easy to miss the significant acts of
faith that are made.
John points to Jesus: "Look," he says, "there is the Lamb of God."
John's faith in Jesus is evident, so evident that John's disciples immediately leave his side to follow this Jesus.
The two disciples make their own act of faith. They follow Jesus,
spend time with him, and are quick to spread the good news of their
discovery: "We have found the Messiah."
It is easy to forget that the expectations of generations, the hopes
of many ages of faithful people were being fulfilled in these simple acts
of faith. The Lamb of God, the Messiah, foretold by the prophets, had
finally come. Nearly everyone among the Jewish people was watching
for the Messiah back then; who in our own society watches for signs of
the presence of the Messiah today?
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Church Office Phone: 504.282.3332
Church Office Fax: 504.283.8984
Parish Emergency Lines:
504.909.0140 or 504.494.9026
Email: [email protected]
Website: StPiusXNola.org
Pastor
Very Rev. Patrick J. Williams
Ext. 105; Email: [email protected]
Parochial Vicar
Rev. Jonathan P. Hemelt
Office Hours: Monday—Friday
8:30am—4:30pm
Ext. 106; Email: [email protected]
Mass Schedule:
Saturday: 4:00 Vigil
Sunday: 8:30, 10:30am, 12:30 & 5pm
Christopher A. Bertucci
Deacon
Parish Staff
Weekday Masses:
Monday through Saturday: 8:00am
Lora Bordelon, Ext. 104
Carol Brunies, Ext. 102
Judy Claverie, Ext. 101
Holy Day of Obligation Masses:
Consult bulletin for specific times.
Religious Education Director
Sacrament of Reconciliation:
Monday: 7:15—7:45 am
Wednesday: 6:00—7:00pm
Saturday: 3:00—3:45pm
Holy Hour with Benediction and
Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament:
Wednesdays 6:00—7:00pm
Kate Coyne, Ext. 103
Email: [email protected]
Music Minister
Michele Starnes
Youth Minister
Grace Marie Rose, Ext. 112
Email: [email protected]
Sacraments
Baptism:
Every Sunday immediately following the
12:30pm Mass, except during Lent.
Please call the Parish Office to schedule
an interview and a date for the baptism
with a member of the parish staff. A Baptism Seminar may be required for parents
and godparents.
Marriage:
Please contact the church office at least
six months before the desired date of the
wedding.
Confirmation & First Communion:
At least a two year Religion Program is
required before reception of the Sacrament.
Funerals:
For funeral arrangements, please contact
the Parish Office as soon as possible.
Parish Ministries
Worship
Altar Servers
Eucharistic Adoration
Extraordinary Ministers of Communion
Holy Name Society
Ladies Sodality
Lectors
Liturgical Art & Environment
Music & Choir
Sanctuary Society
Thursday Morning Prayer Group
Usher’s Society
Service
Bereavement
Boy Scouts—Cub Scouts
Faith & Family
Girl Scouts
Hospitality
Men’s Club
Mothers’ Club
NAIM — Bridge to NAIM
St. Vincent dePaul Ministry to the Poor
Youth Ministry
Cooperation
Angel Tree
Social Concerns
Pro-Life
St. Pius X Players
Word
Bible Camp
Bible Study
Children’s Church
Parish School of Religion
Prayer Groups
RCIA
(Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults)
Sacrament Preparation
St. Pius X School
Resources
Finance Council
Pastoral Council
Development
Pillars of Pius
Special Events
Stewardship
Website
Vocations
Chalice Program
Prayer for Priests
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Pastoral Council 2014-15
President
Members:
Marian Rolf-Blanchard
Jolie Bourgeois
Kathy Gosciniak
Brian Grenrood
Rorie Junius
Vincent “Chip” LoCoco
Kathleen Schott
Ann DeRouen
Bill McSweeney
Julie Recile
Dee Duhe-Robichaux
Karen Ursin
Stephen Villavaso
Finance Council Members
Ralph Cox
Joseph Exnicios
Claudia Levy
Patrick DeRouen
Larry Francioni
Leslie Weiler
St. Pius X School Staff
Principal
Pamela W. Fulham
Assistant Principal
Deirdre Macnamara
Administrative Staff
Jolie Bourgeois
Paige LeMieux
2014-15
Men’s Club Executive Board
President
Vice-President
Treasurer
Volunteer Coordinator
Volunteer Coordinator
Communications Dir.
Food Director
Recording Secretary
School Board Liaison
Ex-Officio
Chip LoCoco
Chris Devine
Armand Bourdais
Keith Labarierre
Matthew Denning
Bob Edwards
Jason Hemel
Rene Truxillo
Ben Grau
Spencer Smith
2014-15
Mothers’ Club Executive Board
President
1st Vice-President
2nd Vice-President
Corresponding Secty.
Recording Secretary
Treasurer
Ex-Officio
Margaret Wilson
Janis Lovecchio
Blanche Bernadas
Colleen Gannon
Julie Vaucresson
Patrice Kononchek
Michelle Scalise
For current parish news and timely
announcements please visit:
St. Pius X website:
StPiusXNola.org
and
Facebook Page:
StPiusXNOLA
St. Pius X
School Board
President
Todd Bourgeois
Board Members:
Summer Anderson
Bob Edwards
Lauren Zimmermann Garvey
Elizabeth Gibbons
Ben Grau
Stephen Lovecchio
Archie Sperier
Tannya Aguilera-Taulli
School Information
St. Pius X School
6600 Spanish Fort Boulevard
New Orleans, LA 70124
School Office Phone:
504.282.2811
School Office Fax:
504.282.3043
School Email Address:
[email protected]
School Website
StPiusXNola.org
Monday:
Tuesday:
READINGS FOR THE WEEK
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Gary Levy – Permanent Diaconate
As some of you may already be aware, Gary Levy, our parishioner
has begun the formation program to become a Permanent Deacon
for the Archdiocese of New Orleans. The formation program includes spiritual, pastoral, theological and personal components and
will conclude with ordination to the Diaconate in 2018. Please
keep Gary, his wife Claudia and his family in your prayers.
Welcome Seminarian – Patrick Carr
Beginning this week, Patrick Carr, a seminarian studying for the
priesthood for the Archdiocese of New Orleans will be full time at
St. Pius X. Patrick had been assisting our parish on weekends during the Fall but will now be here full time. Patrick will be working
with various ministries in the parish. Please join me in welcoming
him.
March for Life and Mass for Life
Fr. Jonathan and Kate Coyne are leading a group of young people
from our parish to the March for Life this week in Washington,
D.C. Let us pray for them as they help raise awareness about the
sanctity of all human life. As our nation remembers the legal decisions involving abortion, let us pray for an end to abortion and for a
greater respect for life. The 8:00 am Mass this Thursday, January 22
will be a Mass for Life.
Friday:
Saturday:
Sunday:
Heb 5:1-10; Ps 110:1-4; Mk 2:18-22
Heb 6:10-20; Ps 111:1-2, 4-5, 9, 10c;
Mk 2:23-28
Heb 7:1-3, 15-17; Ps 110:1-4; Mk 3:1-6
Heb 7:25 -- 8:6; Ps 40:7-10, 17; Mk 3:7-12,
or any of a number of readings for the
Day of Prayer
Heb 8:6-13; Ps 85:8, 10-14; Mk 3:13-19
Heb 9:2-3, 11-14; Ps 47:2-3, 6-9; Mk 3:20-21
Jon 3:1-5, 10; Ps 25:4-9; 1 Cor 7:29-31;
Mk 1:14-20
SAINTS AND SPECIAL OBSERVANCES
Sunday:
Monday:
Tuesday:
Wednesday:
Thursday:
Friday:
Saturday:
Second Sunday in Ordinary Time;
Week of Prayer for Christian Unity begins
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day;
Julian Calendar Theophany (Epiphany)
St. Fabian; St. Sebastian
St. Agnes
Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of
Unborn Children
St. Vincent; St. Marianne Cope
St. Francis de Sales
SPX PARISH SUPPORT
Weekly Offering
Solemnity of Mary (Jan. 1)
General Collection*
Christmas Collection
St. Mary of the Angels
St. Vincent dePaul
Marathon and Street Closures
SPX Savings Account
The Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon is scheduled for Sunday, January 25.
TOTAL:
Jan. 3-4, 2015
$
4,251.00
$ 21,600.50
$
2,185.00
$
587.00
$
734.00
$
42.00
$ 29,399.50
Because of the race, there will be street closures that will hinder
travel to St. Pius X. Please go to the Rock ‘n’ Roll Marathon’s web- * The average first collection needed to
site — RunRocknRoll.com/Community — to obtain course inforfund parish operations is $14,000.00.
mation. Also, we have copies of the race route and more details on
the tables at each church entrance.
Ministry Schedule:
SPX PARISH SUPPORT
Weekly Offering
Jan. 10-11, 2015
General Collection*
$ 15,651.00
Solemnity of Mary (Jan. 1) $
245.00
St. Mary of the Angels
$
372.00
Weekly Reminders
St. Vincent dePaul
$
571.35
The School and Parish Office will be closed on Monday,
$
156.00
January 19th in observance of Martin Luther King, Jr. Day. SPX Savings Account
TOTAL:
$ 16,995.35
The School has many special activities planned this week as
Altar Servers & Extra-ordinary Ministers of Holy Communion
Team C serves January 17-18
Team D serves January 24-25
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they celebrate Panther Pride Week!
Next Sunday we have another Faith & Family gathering in * The average first collection needed to
fund parish operations is $14,000.00.
the Multi-Purpose Room from 6-7:30pm. Join us!
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Order of the Mass: January 17-18, 2015 — Second Sunday in Ordinary Time
Gather Hymn:
Gather Us In
First Reading
A reading from the first Book
of Samuel
1 Samuel 3:3b-10,19
Samuel was sleeping in the temple of
the LORD where the ark of God
was. The LORD called to Samuel,
who answered, “Here I am.” Samuel
ran to Eli and said, “Here I am. You
called me.” “I did not call you, “ Eli
said. “Go back to sleep.” So he went
back to sleep. Again the LORD
called Samuel, who rose and went to
Eli. “Here I am, “ he said. “You
called me.” But Eli answered, “I did
not call you, my son. Go back to
sleep.”
At that time Samuel was not familiar
with the LORD, because the LORD
had not revealed anything to him as
yet. The LORD called Samuel again,
for the third time. Getting up and
going to Eli, he said, “Here I am. You
called me.” Then Eli understood that
the LORD was calling the youth. So
he said to Samuel, “Go to sleep, and
if you are called, reply, Speak,
LORD, for your servant is listening.”
When Samuel went to sleep in his
place, the LORD came and revealed
his presence, calling out as before,
“Samuel, Samuel!” Samuel answered,
“Speak, for your servant is listening.”
Samuel grew up, and the LORD was
with him, not permitting any word of
his to be without effect.
Gloria (All)
Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to people of good will.
We praise you, we bless you, we adore you, we glorify you,
we give you thanks for your great glory,
Lord God, heavenly King, O God, almighty Father.
Lord Jesus Christ, Only Begotten Son,
Lord God, Lamb of God, Son of the Father,
you take away the sins of the world, have mercy on us;
you take away the sins of the world, receive our prayer;
you are seated at the right hand of the Father, have mercy on us.
For you alone are the Holy One, you alone are the Lord,
you alone are the Most High,
Jesus Christ, with the Holy Spirit,
in the glory of God the Father.
Amen.
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The word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Responsorial Psalm:
Here am I, Lord; I come
to do your will.
(See next page for music.)
Responsorial Psalm: Here am I, Lord; I come to do your will.
Second Reading
A reading from the first Letter of St. Paul to the Corinthians
1 Corinthians 6:13c-15a, 17-20
Brothers and sisters: The body is not for immorality, but for the
Lord, and the Lord is for the body; God raised the Lord and will also
raise us by his power.
Do you not know that your bodies are members of Christ? But whoever is joined to the Lord becomes one Spirit with him. Avoid immorality. Every other sin a person commits is outside the body, but
the immoral person sins against his own body. Do you not know that
your body is a temple of the Holy Spirit within you, whom you have
from God, and that you are not your own? For you have been purchased at a price. Therefore glorify God in your body.
The word of the Lord.
Thanks be to God.
Gospel
The Lord be with you.
Our Family Prayer
And with your Spirit.
A reading from the holy Gospel according to John
John 1:35—42
Glory to you, O Lord.
John was standing with two of his disciples, and as he watched Jesus
walk by, he said, “Behold, the Lamb of God.” The two disciples
heard what he said and followed Jesus. Jesus turned and saw them
following him and said to them, “What are you looking for?” They
said to him, “Rabbi” — which translated means Teacher —, “where
are you staying?” He said to them, “Come, and you will see.” So they
went and saw where Jesus was staying, and they stayed with him that
day. It was about four in the afternoon. Andrew, the brother of Simon Peter, was one of the two who heard John and followed Jesus.
He first found his own brother Simon and told him, “We have found
the Messiah” — which is translated Christ —. Then he brought him
to Jesus. Jesus looked at him and said, “You are Simon the son of
John; you will be called Cephas” — which is translated Peter.
The Gospel of the Lord.
Nicene Creed
I believe in one God, the Father almighty,
maker of heaven and earth, of all things
visible and invisible. I believe in one Lord
Jesus Christ, the Only Begotten Son of
God, born of the Father before all ages.
God from God, Light from Light, true God
from true God, begotten, not made, consubstantial with the Father; through him
all things were made. For us men and for
our salvation he came down from heaven,
(bow) and by the Holy Spirit was incarnate
of the Virgin Mary, and became man.
For our sake he was crucified under Pontius Pilate, he suffered death and was buried, and rose again on the third day in accordance with the Scriptures. He ascended
into heaven and is seated at the right hand
of the Father. He will come again in glory
to judge the living and the dead and his
kingdom will have no end. I believe in the
Holy Spirit, the Lord, the giver of life, who
proceeds from the Father and the Son,
who with the Father and the Son is adored
and glorified, who has spoken through the
prophets. I believe in one, holy, catholic
and apostolic Church. I confess one Baptism for the forgiveness of sins and I look
forward to the resurrection of the dead and
the life of the world to come. Amen.
Praise to you, Lord Jesus Christ.
Loving and faithful God, through the years
the people of our archdiocese have appreciated the prayers and love of Our Lady of
Prompt Succor in times of war, disaster,
epidemic and illness. We come to you, Father, with Mary our Mother, and ask you
to help us in the battle of today against
violence, murder and racism. We implore
you to give us your wisdom that we may
build a community founded on the values
of Jesus, which gives respect to the life and
dignity of all people. Bless parents that
they may form their children in faith. Bless
and protect our youth that they may be
peacemakers of our time. Give consolation
to those who have lost loved ones through
violence. Hear our prayer and give us the
perseverance to be a voice for life and human dignity in our community. We ask
this through Christ our Lord. Our Lady of
Prompt Succor, hasten to help us. Mother
Henriette Delille, pray for us that we may
be a holy family.
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Presentation of Gifts and Song:
The Summons
Holy, Holy, Holy (All)
All:
Holy, Holy, Holy Lord
God of hosts.
Heaven and earth are
full of your glory.
Hosanna in the highest.
Blessed is he who comes
in the name of the Lord.
Hosanna in the highest.
Memorial Acclamation
Priest: The Mystery of Faith
All Respond:
When we eat this Bread and
drink this Cup, we proclaim
your Death, O Lord,
until you come again.
Concluding Doxology
Priest:
Through him, and with him,
and in him,
O God, almighty Father,
in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
all glory and honor is yours,
for ever and ever.
All Respond: Amen
All: The Lord’s Prayer
The Sign of Peace
Lamb of God (Agnus Dei)
All:
Lamb of God, you take away
the sins of the world,
have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, you take away
the sins of the world,
have mercy on us.
Lamb of God, you take away
the sins of the world,
grant us peace.
All:
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Lord, I am not worthy
that you should enter
under my roof,
But only say the word
and my soul shall be healed.
Communion Song:
Recessional Hymn:
Here I Am Lord
Glory and Praise to Our God
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Faith and Family
Sunday, January 25, 2015
Join us for dinner and
a faith topic for everyone:
The Mission of Love
Sunday, January 25th
6:00-7:30pm
Multi-Purpose Room
For more details or to RSVP,
call 504-282-3332,
or email Kate Coyne at [email protected]
Men’s Club & Mothers’ Club
Joint Social
It’s not too late to join! Please come and socialize
with the men and women of our school and parish on
Tuesday, January 27, 2015, at 7:00PM in the SPX
Cafeteria.
Lord, Teach Me To Pray
Lord, Teach Me To Pray is a three-part prayer series based on
Ignatian Spirituality. Beginning the week of January 18, 2015
and continuing for 12 weeks, Part 1 “Praying Christian Virtues” will be offered at a number of parishes throughout the
Archdiocese. Participants pray daily with passages from scripture pertaining to a Christian virtue and then meet once a
week in small groups with two trained facilitators. Men and
women meet separately. To find out about days and times of
offerings, and to register, go to www.lordteachmetopray.com or
call Carol Weiler at 504-439-5933 or Fr. Martin Gleeson, O.P.
at 504-717-8770.
NAIM Meeting with Guest Speaker
Arthur Hardy, Mr. Mardi Gras!
January 30th
Join us for a fun-filled evening!
$35 per couple
$10 per additional daughter
Please turn in payment to the
school or parish office
Questions??
Please contact Camey Grau at
[email protected]
or 504-909-6202
St. Pius
X
March for Life
We have a group of 11 teens going to Washington,
D.C. this week to attend the March for Life. Please
pray for us and know that our St. Pius Community is
being represented as we fight to ensure everyone a right
to life and dignity from conception until natural death.
Jr. CYO
There will be NO Jr. CYO meeting on Friday, January
23, due to the Middle School Sock Hop. Jr. CYO will
resume next Friday, January 30, 3:30-5:30pm.
Faith & Family Sunday
The next NAIM Conference-Archdiocese of New Orleans general meeting will take place on January 27, 2015 at 6:30 p.m. in Don’t miss the Faith & Family next week on Sunday,
the Multi-Purpose Room. Guest spokesperson will be Arthur January 25 – there will be special sessions just for midHardy, "MR. MARDI GRAS," who will speak on the history of dle schoolers and high schoolers!
Mardi Gras, past and present. All widowed persons are invited.
Confirmation Retreat
Thursday Morning Prayer Group
The Thursday Prayer Group will meet on January 22 in
church for the rosary and prayer intentions. Mass will be celebrated by Rev. Luis Rodriguez of St. Clement. All are invited.
Pillars of Pius Winner—January 11, 2015
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Congratulations to Melissa Sabatier,
last week’s pillars drawing winner of $250.00!
Saturday, January 31 8am-Sunday, February 1, 3pm
CYO Mass & Meeting
Sunday, February 8, 5pm Mass; Meeting. 6-7:30pm
Website & Facebook
Be sure to check the website and facebook page for
more upcoming events, like the boy’s basketball game
schedule!
Mass Intentions
SATURDAY, JANUARY 17
8:00
4:00
The following children were Baptized at St. Pius X
Church from July-December 2014:
Stella Joan Adolph
Ana Valentina Aguilera
Odin Mark Alleyne
Blaire Antonina Bauer
Lilly Marie Bearb
Julian Beck Bonano
James Mason Byther
Lauren Elizabeth Cannizzaro
Therese Caroline Cash
Meritt Arthur Culver
Ava Rose Dabdoub
Camille Alyse Donnelly
Payton Grace Dupepe
Natalie Jane Dussouy
Evelyn Jeanne English
Madeline Clerc Fein
Nicholas Jude Fleming
Brooke Bethany Forstall
Roman Donald Grantz
Addie Lynn Greiner
James Thomas Ittman
Stephen Christopher Kelley
Race Elliott Lagarde
Hudson Louis Lujano
Anna Juliette Lewis
Evan Leon McDonald
Alexandra Elizabeth Mercadel
Penelope Anastasia Moraites
Dominic Joseph Peeples
Archer Dietzway Reid
Ella Grace Rivet
Finnegan Scott Rivet
Greyson Pierce Rivet
Brian Peter Smith
Mary Vivian Sparacello
Katherine Rose St. Pierre
Avery Lee Tallet
Phillip Joseph Vega
Channing Michael Walker
Dakota Cameron Weems
SUNDAY, JANUARY 18
8:30
10:30
Life Line Health Screening
St. Pius X Parish is offering you an opportunity to get a
Health Screening in the Multi-Purpose Room on
Wednesday, February 25, 2015
from 8:30am to 5:30pm.
Please consider taking part in the upcoming, potentially lifesaving screenings. By signing up for this health event, not only
will you be able to receive $10 off any package of $149 or
more, but St. Pius X Catholic Church will also receive a $10
donation for every member who signs up and attends this Life
Line Screening event. The Stroke, Vascular & Heart Rhythm
Package includes four screenings: carotid artery, abdominal
aortic aneurysm, peripheral arterial disease and atrial fibrillation. To schedule your appointment and to receive this special
offer, please sign up only by either calling the dedicated Helping Hands phone number, which is 1-800-324-9458 or by
visiting www.helpinghandsforhealth.com. Join in the fight
against vascular disease!
Jane Sabrio
Purgatorial Society
Rev. Msgr. Clinton J. Doskey
Sara Provenza
Mimi Incaprera
Ruth Incaprera
Bill Belou
Mary Catherine & Jay Fleuriet, Jr.
Borne P. Boudreaux, Sr.
Marion Caldwell
Alciatore Family
Frank Bruno
Joan Pfister
A.J. Buddy McNamara
Thomas Craven
Trey Culotta
Dr. Vincent Culotta, Sr.
Frances & Fred Schmeeckle
Dr. Alfred & Jane Weidemann
Francis & Anthony L. Zuppardo
Anthony Eugene Zuppardo
Special Intention: Mary Talluto
12:30
5:00
Carolyn Lousteau
Mary Pons
Charles Armbruster
Timmothy Amedee
Muriel Amedee
Marion Cardwell
Alciatore Family
Gordon Hartman
Leontine Rufin Toye
Frank Bruno
Special Intention: Anita Frey
Jennifer Aertker
Parishioners
MONDAY, JANUARY 19
8:00
Rev. H. J. Yamauchi, S.J.
TUESDAY, JANUARY 20
8:00
Adam Botto
WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 21
8:00
9:15
Jane Sabrio
School Mass—Catholic Schools Wk.
THURSDAY, JANUARY 22
8:00
Sara Provenza
FRIDAY, JANUARY 23
8:00
James Friedman
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CHURCH NAME AND ADDRESS
St. Pius X Church #806950
6666 Spanish Fort Boulevard
New Orleans, LA 70124
TELEPHONE
504 282-3332
CONTACT PERSON
Judy Claverie
EMAIL: [email protected]
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SUNDAY DATE OF PUBLICATION
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