NOTE: A CHANGE TO DISTRIBUTION OF COMMUNION
AFTER MASS

Communion for virtual attendees will continue to be distributed at 1:00 p.m. on Sunday afternoon. We have discontinued the Saturday evening distribution at 6:00 p.m.

The decision was made based on upward Mass attendance trends, particularly Saturday evening.

Thank you for coming back!
THE JESUS
PRAYER
with Brittany Tull
Director of Youth Ministry

The Jesus Prayer is an ancient prayer that is very popular in Eastern Catholic traditions.

Above is an example of a prayer rope used to pray the Jesus Prayer.
" Chokti beads – or prayer ropes as they are also called – are part of the practice of Eastern Orthodox and Eastern-Catholic nuns and monks who use them to count the number of times they recite the Jesus Prayer. Although they are sometimes used by the laity, and for counting other prayers, this is their intended use.

Typically, the prayer rope (also known as a Komboskini) is used to keep one focused on reciting the Jesus prayer – 'Lord Jesus Christ, Son of God, have mercy on me, a sinner.'"
-from the Women of Grace blog .

In the video below, Brittany Tull shares the history, the theology, and some tips on how you can use this prayer to enhance your relationship with Christ.
OPPORTUNITIES FOR PRAYER WITH SPX

DAILY ROSARY
EVERY DAY  3:00 p.m. Where will the Rosary be prayed each day? Join us to find out and pray!   Facebook Live

PRAYER AT NOON
MONDAY-FRIDAY  11:55 a.m., Pray the Angelus with one of the SPX staff members or clergy.   Facebook Live

CHAPLET OF DIVINE MERCY
WEDNESDAYS  6:00 p.m. with Seminarian Sam on guitar and Brittany Tull, Director of Youth Ministry on vocals.   Facebook Live

FRIDAY NIGHT PRAYER
FRIDAYS  7:00 p.m. Pray Night Prayer with us from the Rectory.
CHURCH HOURS FOR INDIVIDUAL PRAYER

The church will be open for individual prayer
(except during Mass):

Monday-Friday
5:45 a.m.- 8:00 p.m. 

Saturday  
6:30 a.m. - 4:30 p.m. 


* The Adoration Chapel (in the Apse of the church) is available:

Monday-Friday 
8:30 p.m.-6:30 a.m.

Saturday-Sunday
6:30 p.m.-6:30 a.m.


*A code is required to access the Adoration Chapel. Please contact the Parish Office for your code, (574) 272-8462, parishoffice@stpius.net.  

Eucharistic Exposition:

Saturday
8:30-9:30 a.m.
in the church (enter via east transept)
JEREMY HOY,
"ON REQUEST"
Wednesdays, 3:00 p.m.

Jeremy Hoy, Director of Liturgy and Music, is offering a Wednesday afternoon live event, immediately following the 3:00 p.m. Rosary. Jeremy will play your requests live on Facebook! This week, Jeremy is offering a "patriotic" theme!

To submit your request for your favorite patriotic song, email Kim Mauch, kmauch@stpius.net, or comment during the live event HERE on Facebook.
Coming Soon:
"Get to Know" Series Two:
SPX Staff

We received lots of positive feedback on the "Get to Know the Rectory" series called, "The Office", so we decided to create series two: "Get to Know the SPX Staff"! Calling this series "Happy Days", we will introduce many parish staff members to you throughout the summer.

A few of the staff members you will learn more about include Jeremy Hoy, Sally Flask, Beth Habas, Robby Kiley, Michael Rubbelke, and more.

Stay tuned for this fun effort!

COVID PRAYER

The following prayer will replace the parish stewardship prayer at Mass until further notice.

Mother of Divine Love, we entrust to you our nation and world, our families and loved ones, that we may be spared the worst of this illness.

In this time of trial and testing, hear the cries of those who are vulnerable and fearful.

For those already afflicted, obtain the grace of healing and deliverance.

For those working to help the sick and bring an end to this crisis, obtain the strength to continue their work.

Shelter us under the mantle of your protection, conform us to the will of the Father, remind us always of the love of your Son, Jesus, and bring his peace to our land and to our hearts.

Amen.
Saint Rocco, protector against the plague and all contagious diseases, pray for us!
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Saint Pius X Catholic Parish, dedicated to renewing all things in Christ, is committed to evangelization through prayer, service, sacrificial giving, faith formation, and community.
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