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Church of St. Pius X
1315 12th Ave NW • Rochester, MN 55901
Phone: (507) 288-8238 • Website: www.piusx.org
Email: church@piusx.org
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Sacramental Life Fr. Russ
Since “re-opening” for Masses it is obvious to me
that people are staying away from our Eucharistic
gatherings yet because of the COVID and all the var-
iants. Recall when the Bishop lifted the dispensation
from attending Sunday Mass for the faithful, he
specifically mentioned that if one was immune com-
promised or had underlying health conditions, etc.,
they were excused from fulfilling their Sunday
obligation. However, since we have re-opened, I
have been in conversation with some people and
some have told me they would “rather sit home,”
now, and “watch the Mass on television or the com-
puter.” I pray that the “staying home” and watch-
ing the Mass on television or the computer will not
become habit for some who are well and need not
take the precautions an immune compromised
individual needs to take during this Pandemic . At a
recent Pastor’s meeting we discussed if the
YOUTUBE Masses ought to be done away with as
we all know that within a few months people can
develop habits that can become hard to break. We
are creatures of habit and we have been in this Pan-
demic for some time now – enough time to develop
habits we needed to adopt to deal with all this un-
certainty.
People have come to me to explain “why” they will
not be attending our Eucharistic gatherings so I
know there are some who have legitimate concerns
and excuses for being absent from Sunday
Mass. However, I see this “creeping habit” among
some to be akin to the folks who leave Mass
immediately after they receive the Eucharist. Again,
I do know “why” some need to do this – to get to
work, because they are physically challenged and do
not desire to get run over in the parking lot,
etc. But this is not everyone’s excuse who leaves
after Communion. It all comes down to being hon-
est with God and ourselves and sometimes to be
brutally honest with God and ourselves means we
will need to change habits in order to become true
disciples of Christ, celebrating Eucharist and becom-
ing nourished to carry Christ out into the concrete
and pavement, our homes and workplace. To this
end, may we continue to be prudent and vigilant
during this Pandemic; respectful of my neighbor but
also honest with God and ourselves considering how
much time and energy we are giving our Lord in the
Eucharistic celebration. God bless.
Please remember in your prayers,
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Mother of: Vicki Shea
May Mary Ann and the all the souls of the
faithfully departed, through the
mercy of God, rest in peace.
Please remember in your prayers,
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Husband of: Beverly Richardson
May Robert and the all the souls of the
faithfully departed, through the
mercy of God, rest in peace.
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Parish Life
Baby Bottle Campaign
Kicks Off on Respect
Life Sunday
The Baby Bottle Campaign is again
being chaired by the Knights of
Columbus Ladies Auxiliary with the
help of the St. Pius X Office Staff.
Each gift of support will help women and babies
right here in Southern Minnesota! When new and
expectant mothers apply for financial assistance, they
not only receive help with rent or utilities, they also
learn important financial literacy skills and receive
parenting education. They gain support from a caring
social worker and have opportunities to meet other
new parents for support and community. Please
send/drop off your donation to the Parish Office.
Make all checks to Catholic Charities Mother and
Child Fund.
“This grant will give me time to get things in order and
search for a job. I know I’ll have somewhere safe to go
and that my baby will be safe, too.” –Jacqueline
The Intercession of Saint Thérèse
O gentle Jesus, through whom all life came to be,
hear our prayers for all men and women.
Hear our prayers for the great and powerful.
Hear our prayers for the weak and broken.
Hear our prayers for the littlest and most
innocent.
Hear our prayer for tall human cedars
and the very littlest of human flowers.
May all see in each the souls so precious to You,
and through the intercession of Saint Thérèse
may each of them be kept saved and loved.
We ask this though Christ our Lord. Amen��
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Come watch The Chosen.
Let your life be transformed!
See Jesus as real!
Mondays 7-8 pm in Founder’s Hall
October 4, 11, 18, 25,
November 1, 8, 15
Contact Betty at brenner@piusx.org if you
have any questions
Adult Education
Parish Support
Weekly envelopes may be mailed to or placed in the
mail slot in the parish office door at 1315 12th Ave NW.
If you attend Mass, receptacles are located in either
entrance as well the regular collection taken by the
ushers.
Direct giving from a checking or savings account
remains an option as well. Please contact the parish
office to enroll.
Online giving from your debit or credit card is availa-
ble by logging onto https://piusx.weshareonline.org/ws/
opportunities. Please contact the parish office if you
have any questions.
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To schedule Mass intentions, please
contact the parish office at 288-8238.
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Upcoming Pro-Life Events
40 Days For Life Walk: This year's fall campaign is
scheduled for the 40
days from September
22 through October
31. St Pius X Council
has decided to walk on Monday evenings from 6:00-
7:00 PM, so our next night will be October 4. We will
be gathering on each and every Monday evening in
October. This year the other Rochester Knights Coun-
cils and all others are invited to join us. Those who
come will walk together and pray the rosary on the
sidewalk on 7th Street NW in front of Planned
Parenthood. Please join us if you can. If you can't
make it for a full hour, that is OK, join us for as long as
you can. If you would like more information, please
call Mike Sheehan at 288-3767.
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Come join pro-lifers at the National Life Chain on
Sunday, October 3rd, from 2:00 pm to 3:30pm on the
sidewalk in front of Planned Parenthood in
Rochester. Since 1987, the Life Chain has been a public
witness of prayer and repentance, uniting the Church
in solidarity against abortion, while boldly standing in
the hope of Christ. Signs will be provided. Please
come out in support of life.
Minnesota Citizens Concerned for Life Fall Tour will
be in Rochester on Thursday, October 14th from 7 -
8pm at St James Coffee House. This free event is
packed with information and is open to all. Please
come to learn ways that you can promote the prolife
message.
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Rochester Rosary Rallies—3:00 pm on Sundays
outside of the Government Center at the corner of 4th
St. SE and 3rd Ave SE in Rochester. Bring your families
and friends and spread the word! If unable to join us
physically, consider joining spiritually by praying a
Rosary and Divine Mercy Chaplet from anywhere.
Worldwide Marriage Encounter
Is the honeymoon over? It doesn't have to be! A
Marriage Encounter Weekend can rekindle the
excitement and romance in your relationship. This is a
private weekend away from life's distractions that
allows a husband and wife to focus on each other. The
next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekends are
October 15-17 in Owatonna and November 19-21 in
Windom. Early registration is highly recommended.
For more information visit our website at:
southmnwwme.org or contact Miki:
applications@southmnwwme.org or 507-227-8229.
Benefit Dinner
Benefit Dinner update - The Seeds of
Wisdom Benefit Dinner has been
postponed indefinitely. The board
has taken this step in response to the uncertainty
surrounding the Delta variant. Once it is safe to do so,
we look forward to breaking bread with our support-
ers. Our students in Uganda are having great success,
and we are committed to raising the funds needed to
sustain our momentum. Thank you to all our support-
ers for your understanding during this challenging time.
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Family Catechesis
Exciting news coming out of St Pius Faith Formation!!
We will me moving to a Family Catechesis Model for
our Faith Formation! We will be meeting twice a month
on Sundays with a potluck following the 10:00 am
Mass.
The first meeting of the month, after our meal the kids
will get to go play with volunteers while parents
explore the Catholic topic of the month and small group
discussion, along with the materials to be explored at
home with your children. The second meeting of the
month after our meal, we will be doing activities as a
community to support the learning that took place in the
home.
This program is for families with children kindergarten
through 12th grade and includes Private, Public, and
Homeschool children. Let’s grow in our knowledge of
our Catholic faith, St Pius community, and love of Jesus
together!
“Let your religion be less of a theory and more of a
love affair.” GK Chesterton
Look for registration and dates in next week’s bulletin!
Our kick off event will be happening in October!
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������������������Would you like to support the
St Pius youth and families? Do you have a passion for
fostering a love of Jesus in our children? St Pius Faith
Formation is in need of the following volunteers:
1 adult to assist with 2nd Grade class, this would be
Wednesday Nights from 5:45pm-7:00pm. No prep
work, will just need to act as a second adult for the class.
On average time commitment for the month of 5 hours.
4-6 adults for the Family Catechesis Program. Will be
meeting 2 Sundays a month from 11:00-1:00. You will be
responsible for interacting with the children for the 1st
meeting of the month (think playing basketball, kickball,
tag, or even games) while parents have the catechesis
meeting. The 2nd meeting of the month, you will be
helping with running the activities to support the at
home learning. No prep work with a monthly time
commitment of 4 hours.
Both roles you will need to be VIRTUS trained. Please
prayerfully consider and contact Jennifer Carlin -
jcarlin@piusx.org if interested.
Faith Formation
Sacrament classes start WEDNESDAY, October
6th at 6:00 pm!
If you missed the parents meeting on Wednesday
there is still time to get your child(ren) signed up and
ready to go! This is for grades 2nd, 9th, and 10th.
Please note - if your child attends the Catholic school,
you need to sign your child up for sacrament
preparation. The Catholic School teaches religion
classes but NOT sacrament prep!
If you are a homeschooling family, I understand you
are able to obtain the sacrament materials and do the
prep in addition to your religious classes in your
homeschool. Please consider joining the classes at St
Pius. It is wonderful for your child to get to know
children in their parish and they really can find
enrichment with the retreats and group activities. Any
questions—please contact Jennifer Carlin at
jcarlin@piusx.org.
Family Catechesis Kick Off
October 24th after the 10:00 am Mass
Come to the 10am Mass and then bring the family
downstairs to Founders Hall for food, fellowship, and
a enriching Catholic faith activity!
Look for more details and registration for Faith
Formation in next week’s bulletin.
Trunk or Treat will be held Saturday, October 23,
2021 in the St Pius south parking lot at 6:00pm.
Parishioners please consider joining us by decorating
your car and handing out candy to the kiddos! Arrive
at 5:15pm to park, set up your car, and get ready!
Trunk or Treating will be begin at 6:00pm.
Please refrain from posting this event on social media
platforms. While you are welcome to invite friends
and family to participate, this event isn’t designed for
the greater Rochester community.
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RCS Parish Staff
Employment Opportunities
Rochester Catholic Schools is looking for good people
to work with our students. We have several openings
including PE teacher, Counselor, Director of Technol-
ogy, and several coaching and support staff posi-
tions. If you are interested in working with us, please
visit https://www.rcsmn.org/about/employment to
apply.
RCS Scrip Update
Lower Your RCS Tuition or Support your Church
with Scrip - Download the new App!
Register with the Scrip rewards program and begin
using the Raise Right app on your cell phone to make
everyday purchases for food, home repair, clothing,
and groceries. It's fast, simple, and convenient! Link
your purchases to a credit card, savings account, or
checking account for convenient online gift card
purchases. Learn more at www.rcsmn.org/scrip! The
RCS Scrip Office is now open from 9:00am to
1:00pm Monday -Thursday, at the new location
behind Lourdes High School at 1710 Industrial Drive
NW.
For questions, please contact the
RCS Central Office at 507-424-1817 or the Parish Of-
fice at 288-8238.
First Reconciliation & First Eucharist
for 2nd grade students
Don't forget to contact your parish to sign your 2nd
grader up for First Reconciliation / First Eucharist
preparation! Sacramental Preparation is done through
the parish. If you have any questions about Sacramental
Preparations, please reach out to any of the Catholic
parishes in town to find out more information!
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