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ongoing dialogue between Jesus and his followers. As I spent some time in prayer reflecting on what the dialogue is meant to convey, I came across several reflections by saints throughout the course of history who penned their confessions about Jesus and the Eucharist.

I came to one conclusion: The Eucharist is the point where we bond ourselves with God the Father through this Son. In other words, we enter into the very truth that God has given to us, and hold in deep within our core as the Body of Christ. What the Word Incarnate has revealed to us is the truth.

When we look at the final part of the Bread of Life Discourse, this is what the Jews continued to argue and whisper to each other. It was the difficulty in accepting the truth of God.

Many of Jesus‘ disciples who were listening said, “This saying is hard; who can accept it?” Since Jesus knew that his disciples were murmuring about this, he said to them, “Does this shock you? As a result of this, many of his disciples returned to their former way of life and no longer accompanied him. Jesus then said to the Twelve, “Do you also want to leave?” Simon Peter answered him, “Master, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. We have come to believe and are convinced that you are the Holy One of God.”At the very start of the Liturgy of the Eucharist (after the Homily) we profess all together: “I believe in one God…”This act of faith and expression of our belief is very significant because in profession this one small line, we

are stating our intention of holding, not just what the church teaches, but what has been revealed to us through Jesus Christ. What has been taught by Jesus Christ about how we live and how we treat one another. The Catechism of the Catholic Church says,

“Our profession of faith begins with God, for God is the First and the Last, the beginning and the end of everything. The Credo begins with God the Father, for the Father is the first divine person of the Most Holy Trinity; our Creed begins with the creation of heaven and earth, for creation is the beginning and the foundation of all God’s works.”

When Jesus’ followers heard him say “eat my flesh and drink my blood” They knew it was much more than a prescribed ritual; they were being asked to live an upright life -- a life that God had intended for them to live from the beginning. To this day the church continues to call us to a holy, upright life. It teaches the sanctity of marriage of the husband and wife; to uphold the dignity of the person; to leave our former way of life and follow Jesus. And still the response for many people who do not want to give up the life is the same, “This saying is hard; who can accept it?”

So, as the Gospel continues, many of his disciples returned to their former way of life and no longer accompanied him.

I conclude with a portion St. Catherine of Sienna’s reflection of the Eucharist. She says,

“O inestimable charity! Even as You, true God and true Man, gave Yourself entirely to us, so also You left Yourself entirely for us, to be our food, so that during our earthly pilgrimage we would not faint with weariness, but would be strengthened by You, our celestial Bread. O man, what has your God left you? He has left you Himself, wholly God and wholly Man,

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Parish Office Hours:Monday-Friday, 9:00AM-5:00PM

Schedule of ServicesMasses: First Friday: 5:30PM - Anointing of the Sick

First Saturday: 8:15AM Saturday: Vigil at 5:30PM. Sunday: 8AM, 10AM, 12PM, 5:30PM (Youth Mass)

(Babysitting at 10AM and 12 noon Sunday Masses - Ages 6mo-5yrs - in Parish Hall Nursery)Weekdays: Monday through Friday 8:15AM,

Wednesday & Friday 5:30PMHoly Days: 8:15AM, 12PM & 6:00PM(Vigil 5:30PM)

Confessions: Saturdays - 4-5PM and 6:30-7:30PMMarriages: By appointment only and notice six months in advance.

Weddings take place on weekdays any time and on Saturdays no later than 2:00PM

Baptismal Instruction: Pre-register through the office.Anointing of the Sick: On request and at the 5:30PM Mass on First Fridays2

PastorFr. Paul Hesse

Parochial VicarFr. John Chavarria

Permanent DeaconsSalvador (Sal) Alvarado

Manuel MarroquinMark Arnold

Parish Secretary/BookkeeperLisa Catchings

Parish Office AssistantWilma Toledo

Music MinisterMichael Conley / 991-0995

Music AccompanistCharles Branning

Youth Mass Band Leader

Mick Boudreau

Director of Religious Educationand CMSE Director

Sr. Barbara Netek, IWBS / 993-9024

Director of Adult Faith Formation and Director of RCIA

Sr. Annette Wagner, IWBS / 993-0299

Director of Youth MinistryBrandon Lutz / 452-4513

Medication Assistance Program (MAP)

Dolores Saenz / 906-2529

School PrincipalBryan Krnavek

School Secretary/BookkeeperCarla Gaona

MaintenanceErnie Peña, Jose Vasquez

HousekeepingYolanda Ruiz, Virginia Medrano

Bulletin/Website EditorLisa Catchings

Office phone: (361) 993-4053Office fax: (361)992-0352

Office email: parishoffice@stpiusxcc.org5620 Gollihar Road

Corpus Christi, TX 78412

parish websitewww.spxcc.org

concealed under the whiteness of bread. O fire of love! Was it not enough for You to have created us to Your image and likeness, and to have recreated us in grace through the Blood of Your Son, without giving Yourself wholly to us as our Food, O God, Divine Essence? What impelled You to do this? Your charity alone. It was not enough for You to send Your Word to us for our redemption; neither were You content to give Him us as our Food, but in the excess of Your love for Your creature, You gave to man the whole divine essence...”

Welcome New Parishioner!Please welcome our new parishioner San

Juanita Elefante. We invite her to become an active part of our growing faith community.

Women’s Circle MeetingThe Women’s Circle will meet this

Wednesday, August 26th, at 7:00 p.m. in the Parish Hall. We welcome all ladies of the parish. If you have any questions, please call Dottie Duerr at 986-9933.

From the Parish Mailbox…Dear Quilt Sewers Group:

Thank you for the lovely quilt you made for me. It is a lovely colorful and precious work of art! The quilt will be a comfort for my health. Your thoughtfulness will always be

remembered. God bless you! Jeanne Baish

Dear St. Pius X Church, Thank you for your recent gift to the Mother Teresa Shelter of detergent, Clorox, paper goods, cutlery, etc. It will be used to support the clients in our community. Your thoughtful contribution carries the Mother Teresa Shelter forward and will serve the homeless. Your sacrificial gift represents a communal effort to help the needs of the homeless in Corpus Christi. I am grateful for your sacrifice and ongoing support to the shelter. I pray that God continues to bless you and your family. Sincerely, Sr. Rose Paul Madassery

Volunteer OpportunityMission of Mercy provides free medical

care to non-insured or under insured individuals. They are in need of help with data entry 1-2 days per month. Training will be provided. If you are interested in the volunteer opportunity, please contact Angie Martinez at 883-5500. Medical background is a plus.

Comings and GoingsThe Week at a GlanceSunday, August 23rd REGISTRATION FOR CCD & CONFIRMATIONMen’s Club Annual BBQ – PH8:30-10:00AM – RCIA – YC1:30PM – Scout Roundup - CAFMonday, August 24th 8:00AM-3:00PM – School – CC#1&212:00-10:00PM – Women’s Way – PH6:00-7:00PM – Webelos – CAF7:00PM – Scouts - CAF7:30PM – Angels – CC#1Tuesday, August 25th 6:00-8:00AM – Men’s Journey – CC31&210:00-12:00PM – Journey – CC#212:00-3:00PM – MAP – CC#16:30PM – CMSE Core Class – CC#1Wednesday, August 26th 7:00AM – Joyful Pillars – CC#27:30AM-2:00PM – School pictures – PH8:00AM-3:00PM – School – CC#1&29:00AM-12:00PM – MAP – C#1 office2:00PM – Funeral Committee - R7:00-8:00PM–Marriage class: “Beloved” – CAF7:00PM – Women’s Circle - PHThursday, August 27th 1:30PM – Bridge – CC#1&26:00-7:00PM – Webelos - CAF7:00PM – Adoration – CH7:30PM – Adult Choir – C/RFriday, August 28th 9:00AM-12:00PM–Student Council Elections - PH8:00PM – Chopin Concert - CHSaturday, August 29th 6:00-8:00AM – “That Man is You” – CC#29:00AM-12:00PM – Ladies Day Retreat – CC#210:00AM – EM training - CHSunday, August 30th 9:00AM – 2:00PM - BLOOD DRIVE

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Choir Season to BeginThe choirs at St. Pius X will resume for a new season soon. The Adult

Choir will begin rehearsals on August 27th at 7:30pm. They will return to sing at the 10:00am Mass weekly on September 13th.

Women’s Schola, Children’s Choir (grades 1-3) and Youth Choir (grades 4-12) will all begin on September 2nd. Handbell Choir will begin September 3rd. All rehears are in the choir room in the Parish Hall. The weekly schedule is as follows:

Women’s Schola, Wednesday, 9:30 – 11:00amChildren’s Choir, Wednesday, 3:30 – 4:15pmYouth Choir, Wednesday, 4:30 – 5:15pmHandbell Choir, Thursday, 6:00 – 7:00pmAdult Choir, Thursday, 7:30- 9:00pmIf anyone is interested in participating in the music program, please contact

Michael Conley at 993-4558.

Blood Drive at St. Pius - Giving so that others may liveOur next Blood Drive will be held on Sunday, August 30th from 9 a.m. to 2

p.m. All donors will receive a Sonic coupon and donor store points. Photo I.D. required.

Love Quilt MinistryThe quilt ministry has been in full swing for three months and has

distributed almost 30 quilts, thanks mostly to the support of St. Pius X parish. What do we need now? We need you to tell us whom to make quilts for. We make quilts for those with long term or chronic illness, so if you know of someone who could use the comfort of a quilt, please consider “sponsoring” that person. You can do this by calling Michiel Landers 304-422-6141 or by email saintrolc@gmail.com. Currently, we have 12 sewers and no one to make quilts for.

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Fall KickoffOur Fall Kickoff for Life Teen and Edge is today, Sunday, August 23

after the 5:30 Mass. Come celebrate the beginning of a new year with us! There will be inflatables, games, food and fun! Parents we will be having a brief Parents Meeting at the beginning of the night so if you are able please stick around for some info about what your youth will be doing this semester. Life Teen

After the Kickoff Life Teen will begin “The Battle”, a series discussing spiritual warfare and the battle that wages over our souls.

Sunday, August 30 - Battle Lines: The Fall of HumanitySunday, September - No Life Teen

Edge

This semester our Edge program will have a series on Scripture.Wednesday, August 26 - No EdgeWednesday, September 2 - We are Family: Adam & Eve

Kickoff Dessert Contest

There will be a dessert making contest at this year’s Kickoff. Make your favorite dessert for the kickoff and the teens will judge. Parents, Adults, and teens are all invited to enter and there will be a prize for the winner. To enter make your favorite dessert and bring it to the youth building at 5:00pm. For more information call the Youth Office. Youth Spectacular

Youth Spectacular is coming up! Come join youth from all the diocese and listen to great music, speakers, and have a lot of fun. Cost to attend is $20. Middle School Youth Spectacular will be held on September 20 and High School Youth Spectacular will be held on September 13. Forms to sign up can be picked up at the St. Pius X Youth Building. Sign up quickly before it’s too late! Stay Up To Date!

Instagram: @stpiusxtxymFacebook: StpiusxyouthministryTwitter: @stpiusxymWebsite: www.stpiusxym.com

Sun. 12:00 p.m.MC Joseph TarinMC Quarter MorrisonGrace MorrisonSarah Calaway

Sun. 5:30 p.m.MC Josh RamirezKyle WendelSarah Ramirez

Altar Servers

August 29-30

Sat. 5:30 p.m.Ryan ParkBrian RiojasOlivia SalazarSean Campos

Sun. 8:00 a.m.MC Javier Camacho, Jr.MC Nicholas LeeJ.P. LeeSophie Campbell

Sun. 10:00 a.m.MC Andrew MontezBrooke MontezBrian KostochAllison Kostoch

One Day RetreatMark your calendar for a one-day retreat on prayer

being planned for Friday, September 25th at the Parish Hall. This is your opportunity to be open to hear God’s Voice speaking to you through your creativity. More information coming soon!

LECTORS

22nd Sunday in Ordinary TimeAUG 29 SAT 5:30P.M. Ron OsmanAUG 29 SAT 5:30P.M. Pete AnzalduaAUG 30 SUN 8:00A.M. Teresa CamachoAUG 30 SUN 8:00A.M. Dennis DiersingAUG 30 SUN 10:00A.M. Denise HydeAUG 30 SUN 10:00A.M. Larry HydeAUG 30 SUN 12:00P.M. Margaret ThompsonAUG 30 SUN 12:00P.M. Clay ThompsonAUG 30 SUN 5:30P.M. Iris GonzalezAUG 30 SUN 5:30P.M. Reagan Johnson

Want to Promote Your Business?Hundreds of people view our bulletin every week. It is

a perfect opportunity to try and reach new customers. If you are interested in placing an ad in our parish bulletin, please call Lisa at the parish office Monday – Friday, 9:00 a.m. – 5:00 p.m. The cost is $25.00 per Sunday bulletin.

CMSE (Safe Environment Certification)

Please check you blue Safe Environment Certification card to see if you need a renewal class. The next class is August 25th. We do both

CORE and re-certification at the same class. So…check your card and if you cannot fine it, call Sr. Barbara Netek at 993-9024 and she will check to see if your card is expired or on what date it will expire.

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RELIGIOUS EDUCATIONSchool News By Principal Bryan Krnavek

ADULT EDUCATIONThis fall there are several opportunities for

adults to grow in their faith.

POPE FRANCIS’ RECENT ENCYCLICAL: On Care for Our Common Home

Monday 7:00 to 8:30 PM in CC-2; we begin September 14th OR Tuesday 2:00 to 3:30 PM in CC-2; we begin September 15th. Join us as we review, discuss and reflect on a summary of the encyclical. (8 sessions with minimal homework)

A quick DVD overview of the Bible: Unlocking the Mystery of the Bible

Tuesday 7:00 to 8:30 PM in the elementary school, Room 2; we begin September 14th. (Park on St. Pius Drive and enter the school through the playground gate.) If you missed the Bible study The Great Adventure, join us for this updated version. (8 sessions) For more information, contact Sr. Annette at 993-0299 or awagner@stpiusxcc.org.

Walking Toward Eternity: Engaging the Struggles of Your Heart

What’s holding you back? Do anger, fear, shame, loneliness or envy get in the way of your relationship with Christ? Are you ready for a change? Join the St. Pius X Women of Faith on Fridays from 9:00 to 11:00 AM in the Youth Building. We begin September 11. (8 sessions) For more information contact Sarah Morrison at 361-816-8246 or sfm011@grandecom.net.

Activities for the students and staff of St. Pius X Catholic School are in full swing. We have just completed our second full week of school and have already had our first PTO meeting and Parent

Orientation, first weekly school Mass, first fire drill of the school year, Race for Education fundraiser kick-off, and much more. By the time this coming week is over, our fall pictures will have been taken, a student designed Halloween T-Shirt selected and our Student Council officers elected.

Our first P.T.O. Meeting/Parent Orientation was well attended. It provided parents with lots of information about the school, fundraisers, organizations to get involved with and goals for the year. After the meeting, parents visited the classrooms where they met with the teachers and learned about their child’s curriculum and teacher expectations.

Student Council elections will be held on Friday. Results will be published in next week’s bulletin. The offices that will be voted on are President, Vice President, Secretary, Treasurer and Chaplain. Our school is blessed to have one of the best Student Councils in town. Last year they raised close to $2000 with their Healthy Heart Cart sales. These are snack items they sell after school on the court. They donated $1000 of their proceeds to our school library for new books and bought new grass that was planted in our prayer gardens. Their sponsor is Mrs. Stovall, our 5th grade teacher.

Our Blue Jay of the Day and Gospel Value of the Month reward programs are in full swing. Students selected through one of these programs are announced during our morning announcements. The students love to hear their name announced over our live announcements in the morning.

Continue to pray for the continued success of St. Pius X Catholic School.Have a Blessed Week!

CCD / CONFIRMATION REGISTRATIONIt is time again to register your children for

CCD and/or Confirmation classes. You can obtain the registration form from the back of the church, from the Parish Office or from the St. Pius X website. Please do this as soon as possible so that we can be sure we have the Catechists needed to work with your child/children in faith formation. If you have any questions, call Sr. Barbara Netek at 993-9024.

Confirmation I (first year of preparation) Classes are held on Monday and Wednesday evening at 6:30.

Please specify which night your teen will be attending the class. The classes are not interchangeable. If you choose Monday you must attend the Monday class and the same is true for the Wednesday class. In any case the class begins at 6:30 pm. ANY CONCERNS OR QUESTIONS, call Sr. Barbara Netek.

RCIA Inquiry Sessions all Sundays in August

Inquiry sessions for the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) are now meeting. If you are not a member of the Catholic Church and are simply

curious; if you are a Catholic returning to the Church; if you are a Catholic in need of your First Communion and Confirmation, join the RCIA team on Sunday in CC-2 from 9:00 to 9:45 AM. You, too, may be able to say that RCIA “has been a beautiful journey of exploring and learning about my spiritual life. “ For more information, contact Sister Annette Wagner at 993-0299 or awagner@stpiusxcc.org. (Walk-ins are welcome!)

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Mass IntentionsSaturday, August 22nd 5:30PM † Jerry Muttera by Lory MooreSunday, August 23rd 8:00AM † Dale & Iluminada Gunnar by Gunnar family10:00AM † Margarita Guerrero’s Annv. by Ramirez, Leal & Hinojosa families12:00PM † Bruce A. Balli by family † Marie Habeeb by Sadie Aboud 5:30PM For the ParishionersMonday, August 24th 8:15AM † Fern Kolda by Frank & Martha KoldaTuesday, August 25th 8:15AM † Deceased Members of Dorothy Mathews familyWednesday, August 26th 8:15AM † Deceased Darilek Family members † Sharon Reeves by Diana Dodson † Monica Pivik’s Annv. by family † Stanley Duplessis by Jim Dolan & Lavern Roper Tisdale & Derbes Families by Paul Tisdale Willie Mae Shirley’s health by Lory Moore5:30PM † Richard Garcia by CJOF † Jesus Resendez, Jr. by Villarreal Family † Sharron Odle by Bonnie Heinz † Buddy Habeeb by Camille † Marie Habeeb by Peter & Joanne Volpe † Celia Alatorre by Art & Mary Salinas † Alice Duerr Thurston by Sid & Dotti Duerr Thursday, August 27th 8:15AM † Edwin Imhoff by Mrs. ImhoffFriday, August 28th 8:15AM † Michael Pacheco, Jr. by Penny Pacheco 5:30 PM † Annie Dornak by Sam & Tre MorrisSaturday, August 29th 5:30PM † Bob Shirley by Art & Mary Salinas † Rick Mulinix, Annv. by Mili MulinixSunday, August 30th 8:00AM † Max Almendarez’ Annv. by Boyd, Almendarez & Swoboda families10:00AM † Bruce Bayerlein & Dale & Iluminada Gunnar by Bayerlein family 12:00PM Michael S. Lee’s Intentions by Susie Nemec 5:30PM For the Parishioners7:30PM Vietnamese Mass – For the Vietnamese Community

Financial Report for Sunday 8/16/2015

Operating Revenue:Sunday Collection ............. $15,185.13Sunday Online .....................$3,262.00Other Income ......................$1,239.00Feast of the Assumption ......... $813.00Total Operating Revenue ..$20,499.13

Other Contributions:Acts of Charity .....................$2,568.57

Total Other Contributions .... $2,568.57

Total Contributions ............$23,067.70

Please Pray for our Sick & Shut-Ins:Marcie Aguilar, Alicia & Luis Alvarado, Luisa Arevalo,

Doug Atkins, Arie Baltutis, Ann Bednorz, John Boyd, Kanon Brown, John Braunstein, Stella & Michael Campos, Sondra Cazalas, Sabrina Cisneros, Olivia Cordova, Shirley Currie, Patrick Delgado, Mark DeGaish, Sandy DeGregor io, F lor inda DeLaGarza, Minga DeLosSantos, Didra DeLosSantos, Samantha Didear Deste, Pud’n Dellinger, Liz Elovitz, Natalie & Elaine Elwood, Elijah Ethridge, Bobby Floyd, Alicia Garcia, Antonio Garcia, Esperanza Garcia, Dora Garza, Terry Garza, Sally Gilbreath, Elida Gonzalez, Charlotte & Tommy Groner, Jared Groner, Rose Marie Hand, James Hartman, Bill Hennings, Chris Holland, Graham Hughes, Ben Janosek, Elizabeth Johnson, Nathan Kelley, Betty Kollaja, John Kovaric, Dora Lambert, Elva Laurel, Arlene Leep, Bill Lyman, Dorothy Mathews, Michael McCloskey, Virginia Medrano, Melynda Moore, John Morgan, Patricia Paris, Mary Lou Penne, Robert M. Pope, Dolores Puckett, Jesusa Ramirez, Raymond Richter, Patricia Riek, John Lee Robertson, Bonifacio Rodriguez, John & Irene Rosales, Rebecca Rosales, Paul Rossi, Albert Rubio, David Russell, Americo Salazar, Luis Salazar, Tim Salch, Toni Sharif, Josephine Sheldon, Msgr. Richard Shirley, Willie Mae Shirley, Helen Shropshire, Jerome Sirus, Judy Slaughter, Adrian Sosa, Renato Sovran, Eian Stamp, Mary Ann Starkey, Mamie Stoner, Kathy Sweeney, Diane Thompson, Norbert & Rosalind Thonnard, Sara Trevino, Luke Valdez, Idolina Vela, Luz Villarreal, Liz Vrana, Melba Walet, Lillian Anderson Williams, Ben & Gloria Wood, Paul & Carole Zanetti, Sarah Zuniga and all those who asked for and need our prayers.

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