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News and Events
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Happy New Year! (new)
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Christmas Mass Thank You (new)
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Epiphany (new)
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2025 Calendars (new)
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Adult Confirmation (new)
- Sound Person Needed
- IT/AV Person Needed
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Senior Lunch (new)
- Icon Retreat
- Winters Night Out in Hawaii
SPX News
- Hearing Loop
- Family & Friends in Nursing Homes and Hospitals
- Gabriel Project
- Men's Service
- Homebound Visits
- Team 1 Weekend
Thought for the week: “Kindness is difficult to give away because it keeps coming back."
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Belong
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Baptisms (new)
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Weddings (new)
- Small Groups
- Update your parish database information
Pray
- Daily Mass Intentions
- Albany Area Weekday Mass Schedule
- Prayer Requests
Grow
- Religious Education
- Youth Ministry
- RCIA Program
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Share
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January Service Opportunities (new)
- Upcoming Collections
- Giving: Offertory Contributions
Our School
- School Bucks
- Hiring Aftercare Help
Diocesan Young Adult Events
- Adirondack Council
- Capital Area Young Adults
- Spa City Catholic
- Twin Bridges Catholic and more
Diocesan & Other
Happenings
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Jubilee Year Opening (new)
- Diocesan Hope & Healing Resources
- Charismatic Healing Mass
- Diocesan Monthly Prayer
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Wishing You a Happy, Holy 2025!
Happy New Year's Eve! Thank you so much to everyone who made this 2024 year such a special one. We know this time of year is when people look back and think about some things they might want to do differently in the new year. Maybe you are looking to finish your sacraments, get involved in a small group, do some service as a family, or spend more time in prayer. Whatever you are interested in, we have so many ways to help you become more anchored to Christ. Please see our website for ways to get involved or please feel free to give the office a call, 518-462-1336.
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Christmas Masses - Thank YOU!
We had beautiful Masses here last week. It takes a lot of people to make those happen between the cleaning, decorating, lighting, music, ushers, servers, staff and so many more volunteers. Thank you to everyone who helped to create a welcoming and reverent atmosphere for all who were able to attend or watch our livestream. In case you are curious, about 4,000 attended Christmas Masses which is about 160 more than last year!
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Epiphany, Sunday, January 5th, 3 Kings Procession, 10am Mass
Next Sunday is the Feast of the Epiphany. At our 10am Mass, we will have a special visit from the 3 Kings. They will process in and have gold chocolate coins for the kids. So, make sure you come out for that!
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St Pius X 2025 Calendars
We still have some 2025 calendars if you would like one. Please feel free to drop by our office to grab one.
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Adult Confirmation
Our Adult Confirmation Class will begin on January 22nd so if you are an adult that hasn't received the sacrament of Confirmation, please think about joining the group. This sacrament strengthens you and gives you so many graces through the power of the Holy Spirit to help you to be a disciple in our world. If you are interested in learning more about the class, please contact the office 518-462-1336
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Sound Person Wanted
Our contemporary ensemble is looking for a person to run sound during our 10 am masses on the first and third Sunday of each month.
The sound person operates the volumes of the instruments from a tablet, and they may sit just about anywhere in the congregation.
No experience necessary. We will train. If you’re interested or available to help, please email Brian Hoffman, our music director, at
music@stpiusxloudonville.org
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AV/IT Help Wanted
We are also looking for a part-time IT & AV Specialist to help ensure technology runs smoothly for various church events. This role will involve assisting with the setup and maintenance of equipment, ensuring technology is ready for services and events. It's a great opportunity for someone who enjoys working with technology in a flexible, manageable role. If you're someone who enjoys problem-solving and supporting events behind the scenes, we'd love to have you join our team! If you want more information or are interested, please look on our website or reach out, 518-462-1336. Thank you!
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Senior Lunch, Wednesday, February 5, 12pm, Upper Room
Wednesday, February 5th is our next Senior Lunch at noon in the Upper Room. Lots of fun will be had and all seniors are welcome to it! Please sign up on the website.
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3rd Annual Icon Retreat
We are thrilled to invite you to the 3rd Annual Retreat here at St Pius! Mark your calendars for May 19th-23rd, 2025, for this inspiring and immersive experience. Renowned iconographer, Veronica Royal, will guide participants in writing the powerful Icon of St Michael the Archangel. This retreat is more than just writing an icon -- it's a spiritual journey where faith and art intertwine. Each day is filled with reflection, creativity and community, culminating in a special Friday Mass where your icons will be blessed. The retreat will be held daily the week of May 19-23rd from 9am to 5pm. Reserve your spot now! Open the short video of Deacon Marty talking about the Icon Retreat.
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Winter's Night Out in Hawaii 2025 - March 29th - Save the Date!
Please save the date for our St Pius X School Gala - Winter's Night Out - on Saturday, March 29th at Wolfert's Roost. We are pleased to announce that we'll be honoring Cindy Pettit and The Patrick and Janet Fitzgerald Family for their dedication to St Pius Church and School. We'll be raising funds for The Parish Hall Revitalization Project - replacing the dividing wall to ensure a safe multiple use space and updates to our audio-visual capabilities to ensure quality sound, presentations, and recording and live stream capabilities that will showcase our vibrant community to the public and loved ones near and far. Please visit our website to learn more or become a sponsor. Thank you so much for your incredible support!
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Church Hearing Loop
We have been hearing from a lot of people that our hearing loop system works very well -- just by the nods and smiles during homilies. So, if you are having trouble hearing or have a hearing aid, please visit our Information Hub in the Atrium where you can pick up some headphones or information before Mass.
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Family & Friends in Nursing Homes
If you or someone you know is in the hospital or a nursing home, please let us know. We often don't know that people have been sick and want to make sure we visit people and pray for them. Don't forget that we have ministers that can bring communion to you if you are homebound or know someone who is. If you would like more information, please contact Linda Green, 518-462-1336, or email pastoralcare@stpiusxloudonville.org
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Gabriel Project
Our Gabriel Project ministry supports women in crisis pregnancies. If you know of a woman in a crisis pregnancy that could use friendship, encouragement, prayers or has practical needs, please have them call this toll free number 1-833-227-3273 and a trained Gabriel angel will be on hand to help them.
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Need help with small projects?
Our Men's Service Group is ready to get to work! If you know of someone in need, an organization, or if you yourself need help with small projects, let us know! Please contact Peter Myer at myerpeter112@yahoo.com or 518-229-3091. Also, if you would like to join this group, please contact Peter Myer. Thank you!
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Do you know someone that would like Communion brought to them?
If you or someone you know, cannot make it to Mass due to recovery from surgery, an illness or can simply no longer attend Mass, please let us know by calling our parish office, 518-462-1336, and we will make arrangements to have communion brought to you. Also, please remember if you have short term needs for meals, our meal ministry is ready to jump in to help you.
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Team 1
Team 1 is covering this weekend for Greeters, Eucharistic Ministers and Information Hub. Thank you to our volunteers!
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Baptisms this Past Weekend
This past weekend we joyfully welcomed the following to our community through the sacrament of baptism:
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Catherine Marie Smith, daughter of Madeline and Nicholas Smith (Rasmussen)
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Jordan Marie Flannery, daughter of Sarah and Nicholas Flannery (Clift)
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Adeline Colleen Stanton, daughter of Melissa and Samuel Stanton (Gould)
May the newly baptized live always as members of Christ's body, keeping the flame of faith alive in their hearts. Congratulations, we welcome you with great joy!
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Weddings
Congratulations to Heather Maxwell and Joseph Messia who celebrated the sacrament of marriage this week! May God's blessings and graces be with them in the years ahead, through all their joys and sorrows.
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Update Parish Database Information
Let us know if any of your personal information has changed so we can stay in touch! To update your information in our parish database, click the button below.
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St. Pius X Daily Mass Intentions: click here | |
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Albany Area Mass Schedule as of July 1st
St. Pius X weekday Mass schedule is the same.
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Prayer Requests
If someone you know is in need of prayers, please click the button below or visit our parish website and fill out the prayer request form.
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Religious Education
Religious education K-5 link
Follow our Religious Ed Facebook page by clicking here. Please like and share this page with other SPX Religious Ed family and friends.
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Youth Ministry
Youth Ministry at St. Pius X is for teens in grades 6-8 (MSYM) and grades 9-12 (HSYM). Each group meets bimonthly with an emphasis on building authentic community and learning about the Catholic Church in an inspiring and engaging way, all while having fun and the opportunity to make new friends! If you have any questions about MSYM, HSYM or Confirmation, please reach out to Kirsty at ym@stpiusxloudonville.org or Heidi Cummins at confirmation@stpiusxloudonville.org
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RCIA (Right of Christian Initiation for Adults)
For more information about the program click here
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There are plenty of ways St. Pius X Parishioners can get involved to love and serve our neighbor. To get more information on service opportunities, email Eileen Murphy or Ann Hymes at service@stpiusxloudonville.org. | |
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Upcoming Collections
Jan 1 - Solemnity of Mary
Jan 5 - Regular Offering & Help Offering
Jan 12 - Regular Offering
Jan 19 - Regular Offering
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Giving: Offertory Contributions
We have many ways to give! Please click button below to get details on our website or call the office, 518-462-1336.
Thank you for your generous contributions!
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Children Learn What They Live | |
At SPX School, we inspire young minds to grow in faith, knowledge, leadership and virtue. With our current enrollment at 520 students across Pre-K3 through 8th grade & representing over 30 Capital Region school districts, we know there is a place for your child or grandchild in our bulldog community! Visit our website to learn more about our experienced administration, our staff which includes more than 50 tenured teachers and our unique program offerings including Catechesis of The Good Shepard for PreK-1st grade or the multitude of electives for our middle schoolers. Find our contact information there too for any questions or to set up a tour today. | |
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Hiring Aftercare Help, Hours 2:45-6pm, Mon-Fri
St Pius X is hiring Aftercare Help requiring 2:45-6pm Monday - Friday hours. For more information you can email aramirez@stpius-x.com or see the flyer
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School Bucks!
Help the SPX School PSA earn up to $8000 to provide continued enrichment, fun & community to our SPX School kids, families & staff!
It’s simple! When you shop at Colonie Center, bring your receipts to the parish office and we’ll watch the points add up. This includes the WHOLE mall! Even the movies & Whole Foods grocery store. Drop off your receipts and we’ll take care of the rest! Do you want your receipt back? No problem. Include a note with your address and we will happily return it. If you have any questions, check out this link
https://shopatcoloniecenter.com/school-bucks/ and please direct any questions by email to spxpsa@gmail.com . Thank you for supporting our school!
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Diocesan and Other Happenings | |
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Diocesan Young Adult Events
(21-39 years old but no one will be turned away)
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Adirondack Catholic
Adirondack Catholic is a regional young adult group that meets in Queensbury.
When: First Thursday of each month. Next: Thurs., Jan 2 at 7am. (check this before going)
Where: Our Lady of Annunciation Church: 448 Aviation Road in Queensbury
E-mail us at adkcatholic@gmail.com
Follow us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/adkcatholic/ and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/adkcatholic/
Capital Area Young Adult First Saturday Devotion
First Saturday Devotions: Adoration and the Sacrament of Reconciliation at 8am, Rosary at 8:30am, and 9am Mass
When: First Saturday of each month. Next: Sat., Jan 4
Where: Blessed Sacrament Church: 607 Central Avenue in Albany
E-mail: arturo.morelli@gmail.com with any questions
Spa City Catholic
Spa City Catholic is a regional young adult group that meets in Saratoga Springs.
When: First Monday of each month. Next: Mon., Jan 6
Where: St. Peter’s Church Parish Center: 241 Broadway in Saratoga Springs
Questions / more information and to be added to group this list: SpaCityCatholic@gmail.com
Follow us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/spacitycatholic/ andFacebook: https://www.facebook.com/spacitycatholic
Capital Region Catholic
Virtual gathering to pray, explore a study, and enjoy fellowship
When: Every Wed. at 7pm
Where: Virtual – Online Meeting link: https://msngr.com/knmsmlyhhgiq
Email: capitalregioncatholic@gmail.com
Facebook Page: facebook.com/capitalregioncatholic
Mohawk Catholic
Mohawk Catholic is a regional young adult group that meets in Schenectady.
When: Second Thursday of each month.
Where: St. Gabriel the Archangel Church basement: 3040 Hamburg Street in Schenectady
We will focus on how to live the Gospel and the importance of studying God's word.
E-mail us at mohawkcatholic518@gmail.com
Follow us on Social Media: Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/mohawkcatholic/ and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/mohawkcatholic
Twin Bridges Catholic
Twin Bridges Catholic is based in Southern Saratoga County and welcomes all young adults to join us in prayer and fellowship.
When: Third Wednesday of each month @ 7pm
Where: St. Edward the Confessor
569 Clifton Park Center Rd, Clifton Park
Twin Bridges Catholic will regularly meet the third Wednesday of each month at 7pm at St. Edward’s.
For information on young adult events, please contact Tom Cronin at thomas.cronin@rcda.org
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Jubilee Year Opening in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany, January 5th. Prayer Service at St Mary's, 1:30pm, Pilgrimage to Cathedral, then Mass with Bishop Scharfenberger, 3pm. See flyer
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The Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany "Hope and Healing Bishop's letter here.
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Charismatic and Healing Mass, (None until January 2025), 2nd Wednesday of each month, the next Mass is January 8, 2025, 7pm Prayer & Praise, 7:30pm Liturgy, Healing Prayer to follow, Christ Our Light Church, 1 Maria Dr., Loudonville NY. See info here.
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Diocesan Monthly Prayer Meeting, 4th Saturday of each month, the next meeting is January 25, 2025, Christ Our Light - Parish Hall, 1 Maria Drive, Loudonville. Time: 11:00am. All Are Invited!
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