The New
Evangelization
Service and
Sacrificial Giving
Renewing All Things in Christ… Through Service

Catechesis, or the work of teaching our faith, is at the center of all we do as a Church. Saint John Paul II reminds us that "catechesis always has been and always will be a work for which the whole Church must feel responsible" (Catechesi Tradendae 16). 

No matter our age, station, or profession, we are all responsible for sharing and handing on our faith. Saint John Paull II believed that the more we undertake the practice of catechesis, the more the Church "finds in catechesis a strengthening of her internal life as a community of believers and of her external activity as a missionary Church" (Catechesi Tradendae 15). We have a number of ways that we can strengthen our parish through catechesis listed below - please consider reading more and finding a way that you can serve! 
RCIA SPONSORS
RCIA is all about relationships: with God, with the Church, and within a particular community. RCIA Sponsors act as companions along this journey, helping a catechumen or candidate to develop his or her relationship with Christ and acting as a bridge toward deeper belonging in our Saint Pius X family. Sponsors are not expected to have all the answers! Quite the contrary: sponsors learn and enhance their own faith through their experience in the RCIA process.

We are always in need of parishioners to serve as RCIA Sponsors! Click HERE or contact Ashley Logsdon ([email protected], 574-272-8462, ext. 122) to learn more about this fulfilling ministry of faith and support.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION CATECHISTS & VOLUNTEERS
Saint Pius X Religious Education is a welcoming community committed to helping with the faith formation of our most treasured resource – our children. Although each parent is the primary educator of their children in matters of faith, RE volunteers provide an indispensable service to the children and their families by sharing their faith and giving their time to explain the teachings of the Catholic Church. As an additional benefit, catechists certainly deepen their own faith through the experience of teaching it to others.

Want to share a portion of your time with the children of SPX? Click HERE or contact Robby Kiley, Director of Religious Education ([email protected], 574-277-5760, ext. 117) to learn more about each of our RE programs and how you can help.
Renewing All Things in Christ… Through Sacrificial Giving
Saint Pius X Catholic School is on the front lines of the new evangelization. This is witnessed in our belief that each students’ growth in faith is the central purpose of our school. In an environment reflecting peace, mercy, justice, and love, children are challenged to achieve their highest potential. They are encouraged to live their faith in word and deed in their family, church, and community.

Saint Pius X is blessed to provide a quality, Catholic education to over 525 kindergarten-eighth grade students this year (plus over 120 preschoolers). Recognizing that a Catholic education is an investment for families, we were excited for the School Choice Scholarship Program expansion for the 2021-2022 school year! This allows for even more low and middle-income families to be eligible for scholarship (SGO) awards to help them afford the school of their choice - including Saint Pius X Catholic School!
YOU CAN MAKE A DIFFERENCE IN OUR SCHOOL COMMUNITY & RECEIVE A SIGNIFICANT TAX BREAK WITH YOUR SCHOLARSHIP DONATIONS
A donation to the SGO is a WIN-WIN for everyone.  

Student Benefits: Students receive tuition assistance for the current school year, and become eligible for the Indiana School Choice Scholarship (voucher) each year through grade twelve ~ up to $5,900 each year until graduation. For a student receiving the SGO award upon entering kindergarten, this would amount to a gift of $70,800. All from just one donation to SGONEI.

Donor Benefits: Donations, of any size, by Indiana residents or businesses to SGONEI qualify for a 50% direct income tax credit (refund) against Indiana state income tax liability while retaining deductibility of the full donation on the federal income tax return. 

2021-2022 school year: Students from 40 families are seeking $125,000 in SGO scholarships. (The demand vastly outweighs the available funds in the Saint Pius X SGO account).

An SGO gift ensures that students who are in most need receive a Christ-centered, Catholic education. Learn more HERE or contact Maureen Newsom, Business Manager ([email protected], 574-272-8462, ext. 118).
Bible Study
with Fr. Bill, Fr. Augustine
and Sally!
Bible Study is offered at the parish on Thursday mornings immediately following the 8:45 a.m. Mass.

Bible Study is also live on Facebook at the same time!
The Feast of
Saint Pius X
Celebration!
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CELEBRATE
TODAY!

Saturday
August 21


THE FEAST
OF
SAINT PIUS X
will be celebrated like
we’ve never done before!

VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!


This celebration can't happen without help from many.
For all the details and to sign up, visit:
Faith Formation
Programs this
Fall!
ARE YOU OR
IS SOMEONE YOU KNOW
INTERESTED IN BECOMING
Catholic?
First Session:
Tuesday, August 24
7:00-8:00 p.m.
PLC 104/105

Childcare Available!

Maybe you were baptized in another Christian community but find yourself curious about Catholic practices. Perhaps you’ve been attending Mass with your spouse but you want to know what Catholics actually believe. Or, maybe you just never finished Confirmation prep classes as a teenager.

Wherever you are in your faith journey, we are here to accompany you as you explore becoming a member of the Catholic Church!

The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) process offers a chance to consider your own faith journey in light of the community and resources the Catholic Church offers. Led by our priests, group meetings explore Catholic teachings, rituals, morality, and prayer in a welcoming, supportive atmosphere.

To learn more or register, contact Ashley Logsdon, Director of Adult Faith Formation: [email protected], 574-272-8462, ext. 122. 
Wednesdays
August 25—September 29
9:30-11:00 a.m.
CH004 (church basement meeting room)

Please join us for our first discussion of Pope Francis’ apostolic exhortation Amoris Laetitia (“The Joy of Love”). Our first meeting is on the theme “Scripture & Spirituality of Family” and will focus on the Introduction, Chapter 1, and Chapter 9. The full text of the document is available as a free .pdf download on the Vatican’s website or can be purchased at major retailers. Although it is helpful to read the chapters in advance, please give us a try even if you’re unable to read ahead - you’ll still be able to learn from and share in the conversation. Unable to join us, but still want to read along?

Visit StPius.net/Fall-Book-Study for a link, as well as a weekly outline, discussion questions, and prayer prompts for each session.

For more information and assistance in obtaining the book, contact Ashley Logsdon, Director of Adult Faith Formation: [email protected] or 574-272-8462, ext. 122.
WHAT IS
Catholic Social Teaching?
Thursday, September 2
6:45-8:00 p.m., PLC 104/105
 
Join us for this introductory presentation with parishioner James Summers, candidate for the diaconate, as he explains the basics of what Catholic Social Teaching means to us as Catholics.
 
Contact parishioner, Wendy Summers, 574-360-9930 or Ashley Logsdon, Director of Adult Faith Formation, 574-272-8462, x122, [email protected] for details, or visit the parish website:
 
Community
Life Opportunities
this Fall!
meeting held the second Wednesday of the month
 
Next Meeting: Wednesday, September 8
6:30-8:00 p.m., PLC 103
 
Seasons of Hope is a Catholic grief support group open to adults that have experienced the death of a loved one. The group meets monthly to share our faith and support one another by focusing on Scripture and a theme that is grounded in the healing wisdom, traditions, and practices of the Catholic Church.
 
In September, we start a new journaling book together. Please, register in advance and commit to attending most of the sessions to build friendship and trust. To register, contact Ashley Logsdon, [email protected], or visit the website:
 
That Man Is You!
Returns September 11

Visit:
Inviting Women of
Saint Pius X
to Discover
ROOTED IN CHRIST’S LOVE
NEW LOCATION!
You are cordially invited to join us!
MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 13, 7:00 p.m.
Multi-Purpose Room
(enter via Door 6, from the South Lot
near the playground area)
 
Join us for a special presentation by Ashley Logsdon, SPX Director of Adult Faith Formation
TOPIC: Divine Delight in Creation
 
We resume our monthly service to our community through the collection of items for one of four local non-profit agencies that we support.
 
September’s featured agency: Women's Care Center.
 
Specific needs: diapers | baby wipes | infant formula | children's books | disinfectant wipes | hand sanitizer.
 
We will adhere to COVID protocols in place at Saint Pius X. There will be seating for those who are comfortable without masks and physical distancing, as well as seating for those who prefer both.
  
Please register to help us with planning:
 
For more information, contact Peggy Bolstetter:
(574) 514-9069