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This past Monday, I attended the ordination and installation of one of my seminary classmates, Bishop Brendan Cahill, the new bishop of the diocese of Victoria. Not only was it a glorious occasion for the Catholic faithful of Victoria, it was also a good opportunity for me to catch up with brother priests from other dioceses, some of whom I had not seen in years. During our brief visit, we updated each other on our current assignments and we recalled stories from our seminary years. When they asked me where I was stationed, I mentioned that I am assigned as pastor of my home parish of St. Pius X. When they heard this, many of them were intrigued and asked me, “And how is that going?” Obviously, what they were really asking is whether or not people who had watched me grow up had accepted me now as their shepherd. It was a good question.

As we hear in the gospel this weekend, Jesus didn’t fare so well when he returned to his hometown. We hear Jesus’ frustration with his townspeople’s obstinacy when he says: “A prophet is not without honor except in his native place and among his own kin and in his own house.” Isn’t it true that the people who listen to us least are often the people closest to us?

Happily, I was able to respond to my classmates that I have felt a tremendous amount of acceptance here. It has been nothing but positive. While it is rare that a priest is assigned to his home parish, I think what has helped me is the number of intervening years since I left for seminary, as well a lot of new faces that have added greater diversity to the parish. In all sincerity, it has been a tremendous blessing for me to be back home with all of you and I appreciate how you have opened your arms to embrace me as pastor.

There is no doubt, however, that Jesus’ words ring true in many respects. It is quite true that the people who are closest to us are frequently the most likely to put up the greatest obstacles to us. All one has to do is sit in the confessional or the counseling room a few times to discover that some of the most strained relationships people have are with their own family members, relatives, and friends. Husbands stubbornly fail to listen to their wives and wives readily discount the advice of their husbands. Children ignore parents and parents often deny issues with their children. Why is this?

One of the reasons the people closest to us are the most difficult is also one of the reasons they are the greatest blessing. They know us. They know us very well. Our relatives and closest friends know most of our weaknesses and our fears. They know our frailties and idiosyncrasies. They know we are not perfect, and that we have many faults. They know our sins and they know our hypocrisies. The minute we try to preach to them the need to change, they are quick to point out our own faults. In some ways, we feel the people closest to us are too biased to give good advice. Therefore, we tend to reach out to people on the outside thinking that they are somehow more objective. That is why one spouse gets frustrated with his or her spouse when he or she takes the advice of a total stranger, even if it was the very same advice. Yet, the fact that someone close to us knows us can be very helpful, because that person might have a deeper insight as to why we do things.

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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 Fridays

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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

about who Jesus was, and so they were unable to grasp that he could be someone more. Their prejudice prevented them from allowing the grace of God to work in their midst.

How many miracles could have worked in our lives had we opened our minds and allowed the grace of God to work through our own kin! How much trouble could we have saved ourselves if we had expanded our minds to listen to a friend! Have we missed any miracles because we have developed prejudices or preconceptions toward someone? He we thrown up an obstacle that has prevented us from growing? The gospel this weekend challenges us to let the grace of God work. Let Jesus speak to you through the ones you love!

God bless!

† May They Rest in PeacePlease pray for the repose of the soul of

Thomas Nelson who was buried through our parish last week.

Welcome New Parishioners!Please welcome Laura Aranda, Brandon

Swank and their child Logan. We invite them to become an active part of or growing faith community.

Building a Culture of VocationsChrist spoke of the talents each one of

us has, talents which must not be buried. Our calling is to take those talents develop them fully, and then use them in establishing His kingdom on earth. Are you using your talents to fulfill your vocation to service? Take some time today to reflect on how you might use your special talents in the service of the Kingdom.

Young Catholic ProfessionalsIf anyone is interested in helping start a

Young Catholic Professionals chapter in the Diocese of Corpus Christi we would love to hear from you. Contact Deacon Mark Arnold at (361)693-6632 or email at marnold @diocesecc.org. For more information visit the Young Catholic Professionals website, www.youngcatholicprofessionals.org.

Comings and GoingsThe Week at a GlanceSunday, July 5th Monday, July 6th 12:00-10:00PM – Women’s Way - PH6:00PM – Scouts - PH7:30PM – Angels – CC#1Tuesday, July 7th 6:00-8:00AM – Men’s Journey – CC31&210:00-12:00PM – Journey – CC#2Wednesday, July 8th 7:00AM – Joyful Pillars – CC#2Thursday, July 9th 1:30PM – Bridge – CC#1&27:00PM – Adoration - CHFriday, July 10th 7:00-8:00PM – Veterans – CC#2Saturday, July 11th 9:00AM – 4:00PM – JTD Board – PHAll day Men’s Club replacing lights in Church

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Interested in finding out about the Catholic faith?

Inquiry sessions for the Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults begin in August. Read what one recent participant has to

say about the experience: It was the best thing in my life…to be with God all the way in the RCIA!

Interested? Contact Sister Annette Wagner at 993-0299 or awagner@stpiusxcc.org.

Rec Room HoursMonday, Wednesday, and Friday 1:00-3:00

Beach VolleyballEvery Wednesday at 6:00 at the beach across the street from Texas A&M

University Corpus Christi.

Coffee HouseCoffee house is a night where we chat and get to know each other, and

then take the bible readings from the upcoming Sunday Mass and read, pray through, and discuss them. It’s a great way to increase your prayer life, your knowledge of the bible, and your experience of Mass and Jesus Christ. We will have coffee and other things to drink along with snacks. We will be meeting every Thursday at 6:30. All youth, middle school and high school, are invited.

Life Teen Inspiration Six Flags (High School only)High School youth (including incoming freshmen) are invited to come

with us to Life Teen’s Inspiration tour at Six Flags Fiesta Texas August 8. Inspiration Tour is a gathering of youth from all over Texas coming together to sing, dance, worship, and learn about God, All while at Six Flags Fiesta Texas. Some of the day will be spent in worship and some will be spent enjoying the park attractions. For more information watch the bulletin or contact the youth office at 452-4513.

We have more to come so check the bulletin and our website for more info!

Stay Up To Date!Instagram: @stpiusxtxymFacebook: StpiusxyouthministryTwitter: @stpiusxymWebsite: www.stpiusxym.com

Altar ServersJuly 11-12

Sat. 5:30 p.m.Nicky MelveMarco Melve

Sun. 8:00 a.m.MC Tori ShullChristian RamosJonathan ShullSofia Pena

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

Sun. 12:00 p.m.MC Ranger QuinteroMatthew LutzKyler RossChristian Mirabal

Sun. 5:30 p.m.MC Marisa MatthijetzMC Isaac MathijetzBenjamin MikulencakJudson Mikulencak

St. Pius X School Opening for 2015-2016Our school has an opening for a part-time

Spanish teacher for the 2015-2016 school year. This position will remain open until filled. You can download the application from www.diocesecc.org. Click on Resources, then Human Resources, then under “Documents” you will find the Application for Employment. Return your application and a resume to the school, located at 737 St. Pius Dr.

Feeling a little empty? Spend time with Jesus!Do you feel as though you are running out of steam? Do you feel distant

from God? Do you enjoy your relationship with God? We would like to invite you to an hour of prayer in the church every Thursday evening from 7:00 - 8:00 p.m. Come spend some time in the presence of the Lord in adoration before the Blessed Sacrament. You’re guaranteed to feel rejuvenated and more peaceful after passing time in the presence of Our Savior!

Please Send a Card, Say a Prayer…Parishioner Betty Kollaja is at Woolridge Nursing Center located at 7352

Woolridge Rd., Corpus Christi, TX 78414. Please keep her in your prayers as she recovers.

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Mass Intentions

Saturday, July 4th 8:15AM † Betty Allen by M/M M.H. Allen III5:30PM † Rufino Garcia’s Anniversary by Alicia GarciaSunday, Sunday, July 5th 8:00AM † Patrick DeGregorio by the DeGregorio family † Pat DeGregorio by Willie Mae Shirley10:00AM † Alberto Hinojosa’s Annv. by Ramirez, Leal & Hinojosa families12:00PM † Alvino Campos by Stella Campos † Patricia Wright-Lund by family 5:30PM For the Parishioners7:30PM For the Vietnamese CommunityMonday, July 6th 8:15AM † Vernon Smith by Roseanne Conger Tuesday, July 7th 8:15AM † Vernon & Dorothy Krause by familyWednesday, July 8th 8:15AM † Deceased Didear family members † Jacqueline O’Keeffe by Roseanne Conger † Sharon Reeves by Diana Dodson Special Intention5:30PM † Reynaldo Ramirez, Sr., Anniversary by Irma Ramirez † Annie & Anton Dornak by Catherine Mokry † Marguerite Ross by Steve & Jeanne Phillips † Sharron Odle by Anna Vrazel † Melissa Gutierrez by Santana & Mary Lou Villarreal Thursday, July 9th 8:15AM † Charlie Noack by Penny PachecoFriday, July 10th 8:15AM † Deceased Members of Dorothy Mathews family5:30 PM † Vernon Smith by Roseanne CongerSaturday, July 11th 5:30PM † Amparo Rodriguez by Bonifacio Rodriguez & familySunday, July 12th 8:00AM † Christopher & John Janosek by Joe & Cissy Janosek10:00AM † Robert Skloss by Frank & Liz Vrana12:00PM For the Parishioners5:30PM † Dick Child’s Anniversary by Penny Pacheco

Financial Report for Sunday 6/28/2015

Operating Revenue:Sunday Collection ............. $12,389.79Sunday Online .....................$3,418.33Other Income .........................$500.00Memorials .................................$60.00Total Operating Revenue ..$16,368.12

Other Contributions:Habeeb Scholarship ............... $100.00Janosek Scholarship .............. $100.00Acts of Charity ..........................$48.00Peters Pence ..........................$478.00Ret. Diocesan Priests ............... $35.00VBS-Children of Nepal ........... $300.00

Total Other Contributions .... $1,061.00

Total Contributions ............$17,429.12

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

Doug Atkins, Arie Baltutis, Ann Bednorz, Kanon Brown, John Braunstein, Stella & Michael Campos, Sabrina Cisneros, Olivia Cordova, Shirley Currie, Andrea Dahlstrom, Patrick Delgado, Mark DeGaish, Sandy DeGregorio, Florinda 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, Betty Hill, Chris Holland, Josh Holland, Graham Hughes, Nancy Hupp, Ben Janosek, Elizabeth Johnson, Betty Kollaja, Dora Lambert, Elva Laurel, Arlene Leep, Dorothy Mathews, Michael McCloskey, Virginia Medrano, John Morgan, Patricia Paris, Mary Lou Penne, Robert M. Pope, Dolores Puckett, Jesusa Ramirez, Raymond Richter, John Lee Robertson, Bonifacio Rodriguez, John & Irene Rosales, Rebecca Rosales, Paul Rossi, Albert Rubio, David Russell, Americo Salazar, Luis Salazar, Tim Salch, Amber Saylor, Toni Sharif, Josephine Sheldon, Msgr. Richard Shirley, Willie Mae Shirley, Helen Shropshire, Jerome Sirus, Judy Slaughter, Elizabeth Snell, Adrian Sosa, Renato Sovran, Eian Stamp, Mary Ann Starkey, Mamie Stoner, Kathy Sweeney, Diane Thompson, Norbert & Rosalind Thonnard, Brandee Torres, Sara Trevino, Luke Valdez, Idolina Vela, Luz Villarreal, Liz Vrana, Paul & Carole Zanetti, Sarah Zuniga and all those who asked for and need our prayers.

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