January is a distant memory. We have ushered in February with our Catholic Schools Week Grandparents Day. Our day began with a Mass celebrated by Fr. Corey.

The church was packed! After Mass, everyone gathered in the hall for donuts, coffee, and conversations. A good time was had by all. To the grandparents, I want to say, “Thank you!” for instilling in your children the importance of a Catholic Education. I also want to thank the PTG for setting everything up and making the event the success that it was. Catholic Schools Week 2019 may be over, but our mission is not! We continue to teach our students in a Christ-centered environment while guiding them to be the best version of themselves.

PTG General Meeting & Science Fair Projects

Tuesday, February 5th at 6:00 pm. Take

the opportunity to see what has happened so far this year and what is yet to come! Volunteers are always needed. Get involved! The 7th & 8th grade student Science projects will be on display. Come early to view their experiments.

Awards will be distributed on Tuesday, February 5, 2019 at the 8:00 a.m.

morning assembly.

Save the date! The Father Daughter dance is on March 1st! Please see attached flyer for more information.

heavy hors d’oeuvres | drinks | auction | casino style gaming | dancing

the patriot

february 1, 2019

February

1st – Noon Dismissal/ Staff Meeting 4th – TASCS Leadership Day at Mater Dei High School, 5th - 7th grades

5th – Awards Assembly; See list below. 5th – Science Fair & PTG General Meeting; 6:00 pm – 8:00pm

15 – Progress Reports 18th – Presidents Day, no school 24th - 4th Grade Mass; 10:00 am 25th – Spring Pictures: Sunday Best Free Dress

March

1st – Noon Dismissal, Free Dress, Staff Meeting

1st – Father Daughter Dance! 6:00 – 9:00 pm in the parish hall. See flyer for more information

4th – 3:00 New student assessments. No homework center

6th – Ash Wednesday 8th & 22nd – Stations of the Cross 11th – Online registration begins 17th – 3rd Grade Mass; 10:00 am

Dear St. Pius X Families,

I want to let you know that our Open House was a rousing success. The hall was full of current and prospective parents. Families stopped by Mrs. Hernandez’s and Mrs. Lopez’s table inquiring about availability of positions in several classes. I felt so blessed. Most of the families were referrals from you! Families who already attend St. Pius X. I have always believed that my parents are my best marketing team. Your words ring far truer than mine. Please keep preaching the Gospel of St. Pius X. Your support of our efforts will keep us strong. Mr. Turskey

The Difficulty of Being and Hearing a Prophet

Claiming to be a prophet means claiming to be called by God; it is an awesome responsibility to say, “The word of the LORD came to me” (Jeremiah 1:4) or “The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me” (Isaiah 61:1), the saying that Jesus adopted. Nor is it easy for others to hear someone make this claim. Prophets look very ordinary. They don’t have physical evidence of a divine call, so it is tempting to respond with, “Who are they, to talk like that?”

The difference is that prophets have learned to see the world as God sees it, and their vocation is to

summon people to bring God’s justice and God’s mercy to that world. This is a difficult, even dangerous task. After all, prophets have to speak truth to power, to the kings and princes . . . its priests and people who resist

changing their ways. Jeremiah’s call is typical: God warns him of dangers to come, even as he promises him deliverance: “They will fight against you but not prevail over you, for I am with you to deliver you” (Jeremiah 1:19).

Jesus faces these same difficulties, as his fellow Nazarenes, who initially admired his gracious words (Luke 4:22), become skeptical, suspicious, and then openly hostile. Jesus understands these reactions: “Doubtless you will say to me . . . ”(4:23), and, just as God promised Jeremiah, Jesus is delivered. He passes through the crowd before they attempt, literally, to throw him out. As we are called to act as prophets in our world today, it is a comfort to know that God will likewise deliver us.

Father Jay

EDGE: Catholic middle school youth ministry program. EDGE provides a safe, fun place for youth to find solid Catholic community, to get answers to their questions about faith, and, most importantly, to experience Jesus in a profound and personal way. Edge resources speak to the physical, psychological, cognitive, relational, and spiritual maturation of middle school youth. Edge resources make it easier for youth ministers to plan out their semesters of Edge Night, retreats, and to train a team of adults, the Core Team, to assist them in the ministry. The resources present Catholic

teaching in a way that young people can understand. Here are the meeting dates for the reminder of the year:

• February: 5th; 19th • March: 5th; 19th • May:7th; 21st

Quick calendar of Parish events!

Please mark your calendar and join us at St. Charles Catholic Church for our first meeting of the New Year. Join us in prayer for our Seminarians and Churches, fellowship, friendship and fun. We have wonderful things planned for the New Year!!! ***MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR OUR FEBRUARY 9TH RETREAT AT ST. PIUS X CHURCH- " GROWING A MARY GARDEN"- REGISTRATION FORMS ARE AVAILABLE IN THE HALL OR CHURCH OFFICES. Growing a MARY GARDEN- mini retreat February 9th, 2019- St. Pius X Church $25.00 per person. Proceeds will go towards help and support to the South Bay Deanery and their support to our San Diego Diocese Seminarians. Fee includes: everything needed for a wonderful and prayerful morning.

8:00 am - Mass & Continental Breakfast 9:00 am - Guest Speaker- Dottie Hulburt-

"Reflection of Mary" 9:30 am- Crafts and Conversation 10:00 am - Sharing Legends about flowers and

herbs relating to Mary- enriching us through prayer

10:30 am- GROWING A MARY GARDEN and Blessing

Registrations available in our hall and Church offices- please reserve by January 24th. QUESTIONS: Please call Karen at 619-428-8397. Please share all of these most Glorious events with all of your groups, committees and Ministries. More to come soon!!!!

Award Recipients

Integrity January 2019

Preschool

Audrey Gregory, Giuliana Iniguez, Sebastian Velasquez, Samantha Aldrete

TK Matthew Doyle

Kdg.

Mila Castro, Sebastian Benitez, Alessandra Loeza

1st

Abby Estrada, Alitzia Mejia

2nd Patrick Duenas,, Summer Sartor

3rd

Nikolai Cavazos, Xavier Kulleck

4th George Lopez

5th

Sarah Stephan, Patrick Delacruz

6th Moses Castillo, Isabella Jacobs

7th

Ricky Bareno, Marissa Todd, Gabriel Emory

8th

Noah Villafaña, Jared Paredes, Marial Batangan, Augustina Estrada

Principal Student of the Month

4th Olivia Leal

Peacemaker PS Gabriel Ramos TK Aiden Andreoli Kdg. June Reyna

1st Ethan Pham 2nd Isaiah Villafaña 3rd Isabella Horst 4th Marcus Vickers 5th Anthony Nona

6th Sophia Evangelista 7th Amelia Valdez

8th Donovin Bocalan

Honor Roll 2nd Quarter

Grade 7

Principal’s List Allyson Diaz

Amelia Valdez

First Honors Ryan Ortega

Paulina Williams

Second Honors Cyndirelle Caluza Gabriella Cimmino

Gian Interno Marissa Todd

Grade 8

First Honors

Marial Batangan Jared Paredes

Second Honors

Donovin Bocalan Audrey Burkhart J-Robert Caceres

Eli Estevez Augustina Estrada

Samantha Hernandez

Taryn Lukasik Raymond Moran

Mia Redding Noah Villafaña Maribel Zora

Visit our website to fill out the Alumni form! www.spxcv.com

ATHLETIC CLUB

Join Doyle, McGurk, and the Nieto families in supporting the Athletic Club! The intent is to increase participation in more sports at St. Pius X and to replace worn out uniforms and equipment. Let’s all show our Patriot pride! Please contact the Athletic Club at athleticclub@spxcv.com

Gumdrops, Lollipops and Sweets Galore!

Father Daughter Dance

ORDER FORM

Friday, March 1, 2019, 6:00pm – 9:00pm, SPX Hall

$10 pre-sale/ $15 at the door. More than one daughter? Add $5/each.

Dad, grandpa, uncle or special male relative is welcome. Wear a nice dress or a colorful Candy Land dress.

Price includes: a "forever" corsage and boutonniere, desserts, games, dancing, dinner, photos and prizes.

Please fill ou t

Total Enclosed: _______

Please check box: Check Cash

Please fill out form and drop off with payment in the designated box located in the school office. Please make check payable to St. Pius X School- "father daughter dance 2019" should be noted on the check. An email

confirmation will be sent when payment is received. Questions? Email: spxdaddydaughter@yahoo.com

St. Pius X School

Chula Vista

Parent (first/last name): ______________________________Cell: _______________

Emails for photos: ______________________________________________________

___________________________________________________________________

Daughter's name: ____________________ Grade: ______ $10

Daughter's name: ____________________ Grade: ______ add $5

Daughter's name: ____________________ Grade: ______ add $5

Daughter's name: ____________________ Grade: ______ add $5

Sharing the Gospel ~ Luke 4: 21-30

If Jesus lived next door to you, you might not believe in

him. People who lived in his hometown did not believe

that Jesus could heal. Everyone said, "He's just a

carpenter's son, he can not heal." Jesus got tired of

hearing those words. He left his hometown to go

where people believed in him. Believe in Jesus, and he

will be with you when you are sick. Jesus is our greatest

teacher. He teaches us how to live the way God wants

us to live.

Mission for the WeekMake a card for someone who is sick in your family or

neighborhood.

PrayerDear God, help me to keep on doing what you

want, no matter what other people say. Amen

ST. PIUS X CHILDREN’S page

✤ During Mass, take notes as you follow along. ✤ On the way home, discuss with your family. ✤ Once home, be creative and have fun coloring!

Name_____________________________________

Father ____________________ is officiating Mass.4th Sunday in Ordinary Time • February 3, 2019

ST. PIUS X CATHOLIC CHURCH • 1120 CUYAMACA AVENUE, CHULA VISTA, CA 91911-3506 • 619-420-9193 • WWW.SAINTPIUSX.ORG

Jesus is rejected in his hometown of Nazareth

What I learned about God today:

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Draw a picture of you in church

NAZARETHPROPHETSANIMOSITY

JEREMIAHCORINTHIANSLUKE

LOVEFAITHHOPETRUST

JESUSTEACHERBELIEVESPX

Jesus is a great teacher.Here are three things he has taught me:

1. __________________________

2. __________________________

3. __________________________

Something I did not understand today, and need to ask my

parents about:

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