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Save the Date

• Chris Stefanick Presentation
• St Patrick's Day
• Jesus on My Shoulder
• Stations of the Cross
• Holy Week - What to Expect
• Lenten Penance Service
• Sacred Heart Food Pantry
• Change for Change Return
• Altar Servers (new)
• Parish Census
• Senior BINGO
• Bach Concert
• Washing of Feet (new)
• Holy Thursday Dinner

SPX News

• Thank You
• Update from Orphanage
• Can You Help
• Financial Report
• Men's Service
• Homebound Visits
• Safety Tips
• Team 3 Weekend

Thought for the week "If we’re right with God, we can expect ridicule from the world..”

Belong

• Gather 10/ Small Groups
• Youth Ministry
• Catholic Youth Day Interest
• Update your parish database information

Pray

• Daily Mass Intentions
• Prayer Requests

Grow

• Religious Education
• RCIA Program

Share

• Upcoming Service Opportunities
• Upcoming Collections
• Giving: Offertory Contributions

Our School

• WNO Online Auction
• School Bucks
• Tuition/Cash Raffle

Diocesan Young Adult Events

• Adirondack Council
• Capital Area Young Adults
• Spa City Catholic
• Twin Bridges Catholic and more

Diocesan & Other Happenings

• Cabrini Movie
• Out of the Darkness Walk
• Diaconate Information Meetings
• Synod Sessions
• K of C Lenten Fish Fry
• 40 Days for Life
• Women's Magnificat Breakfast
• Diocesan Hope & Healing Resources
• Charismatic Healing Mass
• Diocesan Monthly Prayer

Chris Stefanick, Tomorrow Night, March 13, 7pm, in the Church

We hope many of you have been able to get tickets for our Chris Stefanick event. There is still time to register below. If you decide last minute to come, you can purchase tickets at the event with cash, check or credit card at the Information Hub in the Atrium. Hope to see everyone there!

Remember that Chris's event was part of our Lenten "High 5" Wednesdays. Next Wednesday, March 20, is the fourth and final session of our Chosen series for those that signed up. A reminder that this program will be 6pm-8pm in our Upper Room.

St Patrick's Day Celebration, this Sunday, March 17th, 10 am Mass

St. Patrick's Day is this Sunday, March 17th so please save the date for the festivities happening after our 10am mass that day - Irish step dancers, bagpiper, and St. Patrick himself will be there with gold chocolate coins for the children. We'll have Hospitality after the noon mass too. No need to register but please plan on joining us that day and enjoy all the happenings and delicious treats prepared by the meal ministry. And if you are not part of the meal ministry, and would like to share some St Patrick's Day treats, we'll gladly welcome them that morning.

Jesus on My Shoulder, Fourth Video out Tomorrow

We are getting our steps in on our Lent on a Walk so just a recap as we think of Jesus on our shoulder and how he is close by. Close by our hair - he created us uniquely and gave us our gifts and talents - he knows us better than anyone. Close by our tongue - he wants us to build up His kingdom through affirming others with our words. Close by our ears - wants us to listen to people and things that make us better people and find the quiet space where we can hear Him. So please tune in either on our website, facebook, youtube or through your Wednesday email. This week we are talking about our heart and how important it is to have good heart health - not only physically but spiritually as well. There are a lot of things that go into making our hearts healthy and we will be exploring that on our walk. The question to answer on our website will be ... "What are we doing this Lent that is helping the health of our spiritual heart?" You can answer this question by going to the homepage of our website or use the button below.

Stations of the Cross, Fri, March 15th, 7pm

Stations of the Cross this week will be Friday, 7pm in the Church. Please check for the times for stations of the cross on our website - sometimes they will be at 1:30pm and sometimes will be in the evenings at 7pm. There is 1 Lenten Little Black Book left. If you would like it, please contact the office, 518-462-1336.

Holy Week - What to Expect

Don't forget as you make Easter plans to check out "What to Expect" during Holy Week on our website. That’s where you can go to see all the details on our services and masses including things like attendance, when to get there, what music is offered etc. People have found that this is most helpful so you might want to take a look. And think about someone that you can invite to Holy Thursday Dinner or one of our Easter masses.

Lenten Penance Service, Tuesday, March 19, 7pm

Our Lenten Penance Service will be held on Tuesday, March 19th at 7pm. There will be many priests available to hear confessions. Prayer memorization is never required to participate in reconciliation at St. Pius X. We can’t emphasize enough: do not be nervous; our priests are there to help you. If you’re not sure what to discuss during reconciliation, consider viewing the examination of conscience below to guide you.

Sacred Heart Food Pantry Collection, This Weekend, March 16/17

This weekend is our Sacred Heart food pantry collection and you are welcome to bring food items during the week or this weekend to masses. Please put stick butter in the cooler located in the Atrium near the Information Hub.

Return your Change-for-Change Containers March 23/24

Just a reminder that in a couple weeks, we will be collecting our change containers -- the weekend of March 23/24. This change is being earmarked for the farming needs of the orphanage in the Domincan Republic. If you have containers from past years, they can be returned on that weekend or to the Parish office anytime.

Spring Altar Server Training

Our roster for the Saturday 5:00 p.m. and Sunday 10:00 a.m. masses are full. We are accepting new altar servers for the 8:00 a.m. and 12:00 noon masses on Sunday. Students in Grade 4 and up are invited to get involved. If interested, please complete the registration form and we will reach out to schedule training. For questions, please contact Heidi Cummins at [email protected].

Parish Census

We have had about 1400 entries for our parish census which is great! So, please if you have not done so, take a moment this week to fill that out. It is very quick and easy to do. In our Pius Pulse Newsletter that should be arriving to your homes this week, there are directions of how to complete the census. Alternatively, you can go to our website and hit the parish census button on our homepage. Finally, if you have any questions regarding the census or trouble with the online form, please call the office at 518-462-1336 or email [email protected]

Senior BINGO, Next Wednesday, March 20th, 1 pm, Upper Room

Our March BINGO for Seniors will be next Wednesday, March 20th, 1pm in the Upper Room. Click the button below to register. Remember all are welcome whether being a senior means you are 55 or 95!

Bach Birthday Recital at St. Pius! Sunday, March 24, 3:00 PM (Palm Sunday)

Come celebrate the birthday of a well-known musician as St Pius Music Director, Brian Hoffman, performs some of Bach’s most popular works. J.S. Bach was a devoted sacred music composer and organist whose influence upon church music is unparalleled in the history of the church. Bach devoted his life to creating music to the glory of God. The duration of the recital will be one hour. Admission is free and appropriate for all ages. No need to register.

Holy Thursday Mass - Washing of the Feet Participants

We are looking for 12 individuals of all ages who would like to participate in the washing of the feet on Holy Thursday at the Mass of the Lord's Supper at 5:30 pm on March 28^th. Participants are asked to arrive at the church by 4:50 pm to receive instructions.  If you would like to volunteer, please contact Heidi Cummins at [email protected] by Monday, March 25th. Those who have never participated before are especially encouraged to volunteer.

Holy Thursday Dinner , March 28th, after the Holy Thursday Mass

It's not too early to register for our Holy Thursday Dinner on March 28th. It has always been a nice evening during Holy Week to gather. Each family is asked if possible to bring a food item-either a pasta, meat or vegetable dish or a salad. Remember that new this year will be a kids' express line so food will be ready for them right after mass. At the end of the kids line will be a fun token for them to have. We hope this will help families with young children not get home too late that evening. Kids fed and a chance to be with your parish family for a bit hopefully is a win-win so we invite all to join us that evening.

Thank You For Your Responses to Where You Find Their Quiet Space

Thank you for being at St Pius this weekend and embracing our Lenten season and all our offerings. We are doing a nice job with Jesus on our Shoulder and last week we talked about listening to people and things that make us better people and finding a quiet space where we can hear Him, here are a few of the responses..."Adoration in a quiet empty church just gazing at the tabernacle" "Late at night when everything is turned off" "I can find silence when I drive home" "During my daily walk"

Update from the Orphanage, Casa Santa Anna, in Dominican Republic

There will be a group of 5 of us going down soon to the Dominican Republic to the orphanage we are helping and if you remember we - both the parish and the school are collecting change this Lent that will go towards farming needs that help in providing 25 percent of the food that the orphanage uses. And to go along with what our change proceeds are being earmarked for, our group has elected to work while we are there planting mango trees on the farmland! Click on the button below to see latest update from NPH.

Ushers Needed for Easter Liturgies

It's hard to believe that we are already planning for our Easter services and if you can help us with ushering at any of the masses, there will be sign up sheets on the back wall inside the church on the Atrium side.

Substitute Greeters Needed at all Masses

We have a need for substitute greeters at all of our masses. If you can be on a greeter substitute list, that can really help us make sure there is a smiling face to greet people each weekend in the event a greeter cannot make it. Please call the office at 518-462-1336 or email Ann Rose at smallgroups@stpiusxloudonville if you can help.

2022-2023 Financial Report on our Website

The 2022-2023 Financial Report is now on our website for your review. Please click the button below (Please note: You may need to scroll down a bit to see the button to open the report)

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.

Do you know of someone in need of 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 [email protected] or 518-229-3091.

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.

Safety Tips

Just a reminder, if there is a medical emergency, our defibrillator is outside the sacristy door and there is a first aid kit and fire extinguisher in the atrium.

Team 1

Team 1 is covering this weekend for Greeters, Eucharistic Ministers and Information Hub. Thank you to our volunteers!

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 8^th 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-1^st 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.

Winter's Night Out Online Auction - Something for Everyone!

The online fundraising auction to support Winter’s Night Out is less than a week away and there is something for everyone! Preview auction at the link below. More than 40 items will be up for auction with bidding beginning on March 15, 2024, and ending on March 20. A "buy now" option will be available for many items. These items are unique to the online auction and differ from items being auctioned at the Winter's Night Out in Wine Country event. Proceeds from the online auction are restricted to the Courtyard Pavilion Project.

Upcoming School Events:

Tuition/Cash Raffle: Jan 28 - Mar 15, For details, click here

Winters Night Out in Wine Country: 3/23/2024 

Diocesan Young Adult Events

(21-39 years old but no one will be turned away)

Adirondack Catholic

Adirondack Catholic is a regional young adult group that meets in Queensbury.

When: First Thursday of each month. Next:  Thurs., Apr 4 at 7 PM. 

Where: Our Lady of Annunciation Church:  448 Aviation Road in Queensbury

 E-mail us at  [email protected] 

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 8 AM, Rosary at 8:30 AM, and 9 AM Mass

When: First Saturday of each month. Next: Sat., April 6

Where: Blessed Sacrament Church:  607 Central Avenue in Albany

E-mail: [email protected] 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., April 1

Where: St. Peter’s Church Parish Center: 241 Broadway in Saratoga Springs

Questions / more information and to be added to group dis list:  [email protected]

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 7 PM

Where: Virtual – Online Meeting link: https://msngr.com/knmsmlyhhgiq

Email: [email protected]

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 [email protected] 

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 7 PM at St. Edward’s. 

For information on young adult events, please contact Tom Cronin at [email protected]

• "Cabrini" is an upcoming American biographical drama film detailing the life of Catholic missionary Francesa Cabrini and her work in New York City. Beginning March 8th showtimes can be found at Royal Colonie and Crossgates Theaters.

• Out of the Darkness Walk to prevent suicide, Saturday, April 27 2024 @ Noon, Siena College. For more detail, see flyer here

• Upcoming Diaconate Information Meetings for men and their wives (if applicable) in various stages of inquiry about the diaconate or who may be interested in finding out more about the permanent diaconate. The following sessions have been scheduled:

 Thursday, March 7, 2024 at 7pm at St. Mary Parish in Clinton

Heights

Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 10am at St. John the Evangelist

Parish in Schenectady

Pre-registration for these meetings is not necessary, but if you know of

anyone who might be attending, please send a note Andrew Haskins

([email protected]), Tony Cortese [email protected])

and/or Paul LeBlanc ([email protected]), or send an email

to [email protected].

• NEW SYNOD SESSIONS: Dioceses all across the U.S. are being asked to hold a new round of synod listening sessions, focusing on church structure, organization, leadership, and church life. The Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany has scheduled four sessions in the month of March. Three are in person, one is virtual. Register at www.rcda.org/synod and make your voice heard.

• Lenten Fish Friday's, Every Friday during Lent Beginning Friday, February 16, 2024-March 29th, 2024, *(except March 15th, 2024), at Latham Colonie Knights of Columbus, 328 Troy-Schenectady Road, 12110, serving from 4:30 to 7:00 PM, Eat in or Take Out! Reservations recommended, Call 518 783-0572. For website click here

• The Spring 40 Days for Life Campaign starts on Ash Wednesday, February 14 and ends on Palm Sunday, March 24. We are committed to being a peaceful, prayerful presence in front of Schenectady's Planned Parenthood at 1040 State Street from 7 am to 7 pm throughout the campaign. Please email Connie at [email protected] and/or check our website, https://www.40daysforlife.com/schenectady for information on how you can be involved.

• Magnificat Women's Breakfast, Albany Chapter, Saturday, March 16, 2024, 9am -12pm, Wolferts Roost Country Club See flyer here

• The Roman Catholic Diocese of Albany "Hope and Healing  Bishop's letter here.

• Charismatic and Healing Mass, 2nd Wednesday of each month, March 13th is next scheduled, 7pm Prayer & Praise, 7:30 pm Liturgy, Healing Prayer to follow, Presider Fr Michael Melanson, Christ Our Light Church, 1 Maria Dr., Loudonville NY. See flyer here

• Diocesan Monthly Prayer Meeting, 4th Saturday of each month, Christ Our Light - Parish Hall, 1 Maria Drive, Loudonville, Time: 11:00am Sharp!, All Are Invited!