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St. Pius X Catholic Church
7200 Sarto Drive Indianapolis, IN 46240
317-255-4534 www.spxparish.org
ST. PIUS X PARISH FEBRUARY 20, 2022
PASTORAL STAFF 317-255-4534 WELCOME TO ST. PIUS X
Fr. Francis J. Kalapurackal Pastor CATHOLIC CHURCH
Beth Reitz Pastoral Associate
Deacon Rick Wagner Deacon If you are new to St. Pius X and would like
PARISH OFFICE 317-255-4534 more information about how to make this
Sharon Wagner Business Manager parish your home, please contact the
Lynn Geary Administrative Assistant Parish Office Monday - Thursday from
Shannon Farrell Administrative Assistant 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m., Friday 8:00 a.m. -
Janet McNabb Communications Coordinator Noon, or call 317-255-4534. We will tell you what is available at
Emily Brown Accountant
Callista Eickhoff Financial Assistant St. Pius X and how you can join our parish family. St. Pius X is
Dee Koepfer Accts Payable/Safe Environ Coordinator open to anyone looking for a spiritual home. We’re glad you’re
Chris Wagner Maintenance Coordinator here and hope you’ll want to stay!
FAITH FORMATION OFFICE 317-257-1085
Kaitlyn Blandford Director of Faith Formation
Julie Hughes Coordinator of Children’s FF
Ashley Brown Administrative Assistant BAPTISM DATES
Rita Lwin Coordinator of Burmese Ministries Contact the Parish Office
SCHOOL OFFICE 317-466-3361 BAPTISM CLASSES
Keely Beaudette Principal 4/7/22 & 6/9/22
Colin Miley Assistant Principal Expectant parents are encouraged to attend a Baptism class prior
Melanie Hoffmire Assistant to the Principal to the birth of their child.
Kathy Jorgenson Administrative Assistant
Nancy Steadham Administrative Assistant Baptisms are usually on the 2nd & 4th Sundays of the month at
12:30 p.m. Please see schedule above for the next of couple
YOUTH & YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY 317-466-3370 dates. Call the Parish Office at 317-255-4534 to register.
Carley Haselhorst Coordinator of Young Adult Ministry
MUSIC MINISTRY 317-466-3358
Clara Duray Director of Music
WEBSITE WWW.SPXPARISH.ORG To email parish and school
PASTORAL COUNCIL MEMBERS staff members: type the first letter of the first name, then type
Tony Valle Chairperson the complete last name, and then type @spxparish.org.
Margaret Schaller Vice Chairperson
Lisa Doyle Secretary
Kristie Cheek At-Large
John Collins At-Large
Rob Santarossa At-Large ST PIUS X CATHOLIC CHURCH 7200 Sarto Dr. Indpls, 46240
Jennifer Sitzman At-Large HOLYDAYS: Vigil 6:00 p.m. - 9:00 a.m. & 6:00 p.m.
Bill Williams At-Large PARISH OFFICE HOURS: Monday - Thursday 8:00 a.m. - 4:30 p.m.
Bryce Wolf At-Large and Friday 8:00 a.m. - noon.
Joseph DiSalvo Finance BULLETIN DEADLINE IS 14 days prior to the date of the bulletin.
Morgan Pluckebaum School Submit bulletin items to jmcnabb@spxparish.org.
Annie Murphy PTO
Maggie Stevens Athletic Committee
Anthony Campo Youth
Laura King Faith Formation
Karen Routt Christian Service PLEASE REMEMBER PARISHIONERS WHO ARE ILL, THEIR
Carla Putnam Spiritual Life CAREGIVERS & THOSE IN NEED OF PRAYERS: (bold print
Tina Walker Stewardship indicates new addition)
Mo McReynolds Young Adult Jordan Baschia, Mary Beck, Lynne Boone, Paul
Bosler, Jesse Bravo, Jenny Brown, Tom Brown, Walt Bruen, Kay
THE SACRAMENT OF MARRIAGE Cameron, Joyce Cathcart, Kevin Chriss, Dave Concannon, Kevin
Contact the Parish Office six months before anticipated Corydon, Neil Cowan, Sienna Engel, Bill Eubanks, James Fagan,
wedding date to make marriage arrangements. Cathy Farney, Beverly Farrell, Keith Fessler, Catherine and Robert
Fleming, Ray Fox, Scout Durham Fried, Marilyn Fulner, Fred
THE SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM 12:30 p.m. Gardner, Rita Greene, Helen (Ellie) Grace Griffith, Mary Grisham,
Celebrated communally usually on the 2nd and 4th Robert Haag, Margaret Hall, Jason Hankins, Neil Hardy, Bill
Sundays of each month. Baptism Preparation classes Herber, Fr. John Hollowell, Rosie Howell, Mikey Huerta, John
are offered several times a year. Call the Parish Office Huff, Brian Timothy Hughes, Dan Ihrie, Rosemarie Johnson, Helen
Jongleux, Joe Kellar, Gwen Kirch, Sheila Krauser, Joy & Kurt Lorch,
for information and registration prior to the birth of child. Virginia Madden, Jack Marsella, Flora Martinez, Paul & Joelee
McKee, Ku Meh, Greg Miller, Marie Mitchell, CJ Moreno, Judy
THE SACRAMENT OF RECONCILIATION Murphy, Don Nester, Steve Page, Clara Pile, Chuck Pluchar, Diane
Celebrated each Saturday from 4:00 p.m. - 4:45 p.m. and Prout, Kris Pucci, Tom Pucci, Kaitlin Pumper, Joan Roe, Dick
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday from 8:40 a.m. - 8:55 a.m. Rosengarten, Joni Routh, Brandon Santo, Bruce Schaller, Stan
Schroeder, Joan Schurwonn, Jillian Scott, Claire Sickles, Adam
SACRAMENT OF ANOINTING OF THE SICK Simmons, Gayle Simmons, Kathy Simmons, Paul Smith, Dick
Contact the Parish Office to make arrangements to celebrate the Smuck, Wendy Stang, Ted Stewart, Jessica Storm, Jeri Sullivan-
Sacrament of the Sick or have communion brought to the sick. Jarmin, Vinnie Svarczkopf, Angela Swope, Mary Tarter, Joan Thiel,
Kathleen Tinder, Carlos Vergara, Kathy Voigt, Chris Vullmahn,
SACRAMENTS OF INITIATION (RCIA) Camille Wallace, Patricia Watts, Dan Welsh, Beth Williams,
Thomas Wolfe
If you have questions regarding becoming a Catholic,
please contact Kaitlyn Blandford, DFF at 317-466-3365. If you wish to add or delete a name, please call the Parish Office
at 317-255-4534.
SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Dear Family,
Jesus said to his disciples:
“Be merciful, just as your Father is merciful.
Stop judging and you will not be judged.
Stop condemning and you will not be condemned.
Forgive and you will be forgiven.” -Luke 6:36-37
In today’s gospel Jesus teaches us to be generous with our love. He tells us to love not only those who love us in return,
but to love our enemies as well. It is easy to love the people who love us, but we need God’s help to love all people. As
disciples of Jesus who follow his teachings, we are to love God and love all people. To love all means to love those close to
us, our neighbors, those far off, sinners, and those whom we consider “enemies.” To love all means to turn the other
cheek, give to those who ask, do unto others, lend without expecting repayment, and judge not lest you be judged. God
gives us the grace to love all people. Loving without boundaries brings us together in peace and fellowship.
Jesus loved all people, even those who hurt him. Those who put him to death saw him as “the enemy” and they mocked
and shunned him. He even forgave the very people who mocked him and killed him. Jesus showed us the kind of love that
God has for us. God loves us beyond our expectations, beyond anything we can possibly imagine. Even when we feel that
we do not deserve to be loved, God loves us anyway.
The United Nations General Assembly proclaimed February 20th as World Day of Social Justice. Observance of this day
supports efforts of the international community in poverty eradication, the promotion of full employment and decent
work, gender equity and access to social well-being and justice for all. Let us pray for God’s will for all people and for the
elimination of institutionalized systems of inequality and oppression.
Look with pity, O God, upon the people of the earth who live with injustice,
terror, disease and death as their constant companions. Help us to eliminate
cruelty to these our neighbors, our brothers and sisters throughout the world.
Strengthen those who spend their lives establishing equal protection of the
law and equal opportunities for all. Grant that every one of us may enjoy a fair
portion of the riches of the earth and flourish as you intend. We pray in the
name of the God of All. Amen. - chausa.org
Love,
Fr. Francis
“ But rather, love your enemies and do good to them, and lend Please remember in your prayers
without expecting anything back...” (Luke 6:35)
Easier said than done, right? But, if we are to imitate Christ, most of Steve Bowman, father of Betsy (Steve) Johnson and
us need to practice mercy and compassion more frequently. Start grandfather of Elliott, Aiden, and Quinlan Johnson
with the little daily annoyances that we experience, the unkind word Bob ‘Midge’ Meyers, brother of Joan Lesch and
or hateful glance we receive. Instead of plotting revenge on that uncle of Kathy Lesch
person, try saying a quick prayer for that person. Praying for our
enemies doesn’t change them, it changes us. Mercy and compassion
will keep us on the path to holiness. - www.archstl.org May they have eternal peace in heaven.
ST. PIUS X PARISH FEBRUARY 20, 2022
The Saturday 5:00 p.m. & Wednesday 8:15 a.m. Masses will be Readings for the Week of February 20, 2022
livestreamed via facebook.com/spxparishindy
Sunday Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
SUNDAY, February 20, Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time 1 Sm 26:2, 7-9, 12-13, 22-23/ Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 8,
10, 12-13/ 1 Cor 15:45-49/ Lk 6:27-38
7:30 a.m. St. Pius X Parishioners Monday Jas 3:13-18/ Ps 19:8, 9, 10, 15/ Mk 9:14-29
9:00 a.m. Susan Dugan Tuesday Feast of the Chair of Saint Peter, Apostle
11:00 a.m. Rex Thoman 1 Pt 5:1-4/ Ps 23:1-3a, 4, 5, 6/ Mt 16:13-19
12:30 p.m. Burmese Mass - All are welcome! Wednesday Memorial of Saint Polycarp, Bishop & Martyr
MONDAY, February 21, St. Peter Damian Jas 4:13-17/ Ps 49:2-3, 6-7, 8-10, 11/Mk 9:38-40
Thursday Jas 5:1-6/ Ps 49-14ab, 15cd-16, 17-18, 19-20
9:00 a.m . Communion Service Friday Jas 5:9-12/ Ps 103:1-2, 3-4, 8-9, 11-12/ Mk 10:1-
TUESDAY, February 22, The Chair of St. Peter the Apostle 12
Saturday Jas 5:13-20/ Ps 141:1-2, 3-8/ Mk 10:13-16
9:00 a.m. SI Justin Walter Wood
Sunday Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time
WEDNESDAY, February 23, St. Polycarp
Sir 27:4-7/ Ps 92:2-3, 13-14, 15-16/ 1 Cor 15:54-
8:15 a.m. Bill Fehribach 58/ Lk 6:39-45
THURSDAY, February 24, Weekday
9:00 a.m. SI John Robert Slinkard Low Gluten Hosts are available from any of the ministers of the
FRIDAY, February 25, Weekday Body of Christ near the altar. Simply state your need as you
approach for communion.
9:00 a.m. SI Ann Smith
SATURDAY, February 26, Weekday Assisted Hearing devices are available for those who need them.
Anticipation Mass Ask an usher or find them immediately to the right as you enter
5:00 p.m. Kim Bowersock the main doors to the nave of the church.
SUNDAY, February 27, Eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time Sunday’s Word - contains the weekly readings for those who
prefer to follow along as the Word of God is proclaimed. These
7:30 a.m. St. Pius X Parishioners
are particularly helpful for those who cannot hear well or simply
9:00 a.m. Kathy Stephens
hear better by reading along with the proclamation.
11:00 a.m. Phyllis Barrett
Eucharistic Ministers are reminded that hand sanitizer is
available behind the wall as you approach for communion
Activities of the Week ministry.
Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
Week of February 20, 2022
Consider the following activities as a way to further reflect on Questions of the Week
the Sunday readings: Seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time
Provide materials for each family member to cut out a paper Week of February 20, 2022
heart shape. Invite each family member to think of one person in
their life that is difficult to deal with and write the name of the Step One: Listen to the Word
person on their heart. Perhaps it is a colleague or a classmate. Which line in this reading caught your ear? What sense do you get
Maybe it is a family member. Once everyone has written a name, about God as you listen to this Word proclaimed today?
pray together asking God to bless these people. Theme: Do unto others as you would have them do to you.
Think about how you live together as a family. Talk about Step Two: Look into Your life
how your family follows Jesus’ teaching to “bless those who Question for Children: Jesus tells us to treat others as we would
curse you, pray for those who mistreat you.” Write these want others to treat us. How do you treat others as you want to
examples on a piece of paper and hang it in your home where it be treated?
can serve as a reminder to always act with mercy. Question for Youth: How do you follow Jesus’ teaching to “bless
Jesus teaches that if we “give, gifts will be given” to us. Invite those who curse you, pray for those who mistreat you?
each family member to share about a time when they were Question for Adults: Jesus says, “Give, and gifts will be given to
generous or did an act of service and they received gifts in return. you.” When have you experienced your generosity coming back
- Our Sunday Visitor to you? - Our Sunday Visitor
SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
Saturday, Sunday, Sunday, Sunday,
February 26, 2022 February 27, 2022 February 27, 2022 February 27, 2022
5:00 p.m. 7:30 a.m. 9:00 a.m. 11:00 a.m.
Eighth Sunday Eighth Sunday Eighth Sunday Eighth Sunday
in Ordinary Time in Ordinary Time in Ordinary Time in Ordinary Time
Sacristan Deacon Rick Wagner Deacon Rick Wagner Deacon Rick Wagner Mark DiSalvo
Accompanist Brandon Vos Clara Duray Joe Miller Clara Duray
Cantor Celebration Group Bob Nevitt Elizabeth Ogorek Michael Geary
Lector Jeff Blackwell-Lector 1 Matt Fix-Lector 1 Darien Maguire Child Lector-Lector 1
Carol Divine-Lector 2 Cara Chamberlain -Lector 1 Child Lector-Lector 2
-Lector 2 Paula Korzekwa-Lector
2
Server Katie Countryman Jonah DeRam-(A)(1./ Daniel Fisher-(A)(1./A) Louis Valle-(A)(1./A)
-(A)(1./A) A) Claire Fisher-B(1) Sarah Elliott-B(1)
Volunteer Now-B(1) Evan Helfrich-B(1) Evelyn Fisher-C(1) Thoben Braun-C(1)
Bailey Gorr-C(1) Miles DeRam-C(1)
Eucharistic Sandy Pasotti-B1 Nathaniel Hillenburg Thomas Chastang-B1 Pat Jentz-B1
Minister Deacon Rick Wagner -B1 Deacon Rick Wagner-B3 Rita Lwin-B3
-B3 Deacon Rick Wagner Jeff Klee-B4 Heather Douglas-B4
Joe Steadham-B4 -B3 Colleen Yeadon-B5 Laura Glynn-B5
Mary Gault-B5 Michael Arbuckle-B4
Hospitality Kevin Doyle Paul Dovey Amanda Fisher Volunteer Now
Volunteer Now Shannon Farrell Cyrus Fisher Volunteer Now
Adam Simmons Jack Loeffler Darrell Jutte Tom Klassen
Janvier Tuyishime Kathy Visovatti- Jim Kress James Stawick
Weaver
All Liturgical Ministers: As a reminder, the kiosk that you sign into before mass is located at the Information
Center in the Narthex. All Eucharistic Ministers, Lectors, and Hospitality Ministers: Please sign in and
take one of the necklaces that applies to your ministry, to wear during the mass. Please return the necklace
to the container, by the kiosk, after mass. Thank you very much! We appreciate what you do for St. Pius X!!
ST. PIUS X PARISH FEBRUARY 20, 2022
Attention St. Pius X School Families:
Monday, February 21 - President’s Day - No
@spxparish @spxparishindy School
Tuesday, February 22 - Twosday! Wear your
tutus, ties, and tennis shoes
Sunday (02/20) Mass 7:30 a.m., 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m., Wednesday, February 23 - All-School Mass 8:15 a.m.
EDGE & CFF 9:30 a.m.-10:45 a.m., Sunday, February 27 - Celebrating Scouts at the 11:00 a.m. Mass
Burmese Mass 12:30 p.m., Life Teen
7:00 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Shalom
Monday (02/21) Communion Service 9:00 a.m., No
School-President’s Day Break, Prayer Fr. Francis is looking for an Elliptical exercise machine and/or a
Shawl Meeting 6:30 p.m.-8:30 p.m. Treadmill for the Rectory. If anyone has an Elliptical exercise
Multipurpose Room, Unlock the Bible machine or Treadmill in good condition, that is not being used
Book Study 7:00 p.m. Matthew/Mark and would like to give it away, please contact the Parish Office.
Tuesday (02/22) Confession 8:40 a.m.-8:55 a.m. Church Thank you!
Library, Mass 9:00 a.m., Prayer Shawl
Ministry 9:30 a.m.-11:30 a.m.
Multipurpose Room, RCIA 7:00 p.m.-
9:00 p.m. Matthew/Mark After almost 29 years, Beth Reitz will be
Wednesday (02/23) School Mass 8:15 a.m. Livestream retiring from her Pastoral Associate position at
Thursday (02/24) Confession 8:40 a.m.-8:55 a.m. Church St. Pius X. She has touched so many lives here
Library, Mass 9:00 a.m., Unlock the at the parish that we want to give everyone
Bible Book Study 10:00 a.m. Matthew/ the opportunity to say goodbye. We will host a
Mark reception after each mass the weekend of
Friday (02/25) Confession 8:40 a.m.-8:55 a.m. Church March 5 & 6. Please mark your calendar as a reminder to stop by
Mass 9:00 a.m., North Deanery Jr High and thank Beth for her love and dedication to our parish.
Gathering 7:00 p.m.-9:00 p.m. St. Luke
Saturday (02/26) Women’s Christ Renews His Parish
Weekend 8:00 a.m. School, Confession
4:00 p.m.-4:45 p.m., Anticipation Mass February 27th, at the 11:00 a.m. Mass,
5:00 p.m. Livestream, CRS Rice Bowls, we are celebrating our Scouts.
Lenten Reflection Books
Cub scouts at St. Pius participate in a
Sunday (02/27) Women’s Christ Renews His Parish
variety of community service activities,
Weekend, CRS Rice Bowls, Lenten
as well as, outdoor adventures.
Reflection Books, Mass 7:30 a.m., 9:00
a.m., 11:00 a.m. (Children’s/Scout The mission of the Boy Scouts of
Mass), EDGE & CFF 9:30 a.m.-10:45 America is to prepare young people to make ethical and moral
choices over their lifetimes by instilling in them the values of
the Scout Oath and Law. The pack have hiked and camped
together this fall. The Pine Car derby is a fun February activity.
This weekend our special collection supports In the summer there are a variety of Boy Scout sponsored camps
the Church in Central and Eastern Europe. that include archery, fishing and outdoor safety and survival skills.
Communism in this region fell more than 25
years ago, but the Church still struggles to The Girl Scout Brownie troops have been busy over the last
rebuild after decades of oppressive rule. year. We visited the Indianapolis Zoo and participated in the
Under communism, religion and religious Oceans Exploration program where we were able to tour behind
practices were openly persecuted, and the scenes in the evening once the zoo closed. We attended the
atheism was actively propagated and Lume exhibit at Newfields and toured the local Fire Station at
enforced. Your support of this collection helps renew vital aspects 71st & Keystone. Meanwhile, our older troops enjoyed an ice
of Church life: it supports seminary programs, promotes ministries skating adventure and supported the Children's Museum's guild
and education for children and families, rebuilds churches, and at their annual Halloween festivities. We also held a joint
renews community life around the region. Please be generous, meeting across our St. Pius Girl Scout troops for our annual
and prayerfully consider how you can support this collection today. Christmas ornament making and distributed these to individuals
Archbishop Thompson’s letter in support of the collection, can be on our SPX prayer list and to parishioners residing at nearby
found posted to the Archdiocesan website at this link: https:// nursing homes. We also stuffed and delivered stockings to the
www.archindy.org/mission/collections.html children living at the temporary abuse shelter downtown for the
children to open on Christmas morning. We are now in the
middle of selling Girl Scout cookies!
For more information about our scout programs contact: Girls
That we practice mercy and compassion more Scout/Brownies - Mindy Kroll at mindy.rees@gmail.com, Debbie
frequently and pray for those that Hamel at debhamel@gmail.com, Cub/Boy Scouts - Stephanie
annoy us. - www.archstl.org Truscott at dueringers@gmail.com.
SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
FROM THE YOUTH MINISTRY OFFICE Sign up for FORMED today! Go to
Contact Kaitlyn Blandford with questions spxparish.formed.org, under “Create a
kblandford@spxparish.org, 317-466-3365 New Account” type in St Pius X 46240,
SPX YOUTH EVENTS: St Pius X will show up, click on it, click
February 20 & February 27 - EDGE next, enter your name and email address
(Middle School Group) from 9:30 a.m. - and click on Sign Up. If you’re a FORMED user, then go to
10:45 a.m. @ Shalom spxparish.formed.org, click on SIGN IN, enter your email address
February 20 - Life Teen 7:00 p.m. - 8:30 p.m. Shalom and click next, you will receive a link in your email, click on that
February 25 - North Deanery Jr High Gathering 7:00 p.m. - 9:00 link, and click on SIGN IN NOW. Now you’re all ready to access
p.m. St. Luke North Gym the inspiring and engaging content of FORMED!
To register for Life Teen and EDGE Ministries for updates & The Sanctuary Course for Catholics - Today, misconceptions
events go to https://forms.gle/qP9pxs5uAe42JA6Q8.
surrounding mental illness can prevent us from responding
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well to those suffering. This eight-session course explores the
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realities of mental illness, as well as the need for faith-based
conversations about this topic. The sessions feature the stories
of Catholics living with mental health challenges, along with the
CHILDREN’S FAITH FORMATION NOTES insights of archbishops, theologians, and psychologists. Sign up
for your free subscription by simply selecting our parish’s name
at spxparish.formed.org.
Registration for Children’s Faith Formation is now available at
https://forms.gle/a69jxRWfohS243n3A. For more information,
contact Julie Hughes in the Children’s Faith Formation office at
317-257-1085 or jhughes@spxparish.org. ATTN: ST. PIUS SENIOR ADULTS
February 20 - Session 21
February 27 - Session 22 March 17, 2022 - St. Patrick’s Day Celebration. Lunch catered
Throughout the year, on class days, Children’s Faith Formation by ‘a la Arlette” at noon. Cost is $15/person. Dave Lowe, pianist,
families are encouraged to gather together from 9:30 a.m. - 9:45 will entertain us at 1:00 p.m. R.S.V.P. to the Parish Office by
a.m. and children will go to their Children’s Faith Formation Friday, March 11th. If you have questions, contact Gloria Hayes,
rooms at 9:45 a.m. ghayes.indy@gmail.com.
Many families in St. Pius Parish are experiencing the
anxiety of having a loved one serving in the military.
We hold these families and individuals in our hearts Wedding Banns
and prayers. In addition, we would like to
acknowledge personally the names of Military
Personnel in our Bulletin. Please call the parish office with the Bobby Mosser and Kelly Arnold - 3/12/22
names of individuals who are serving in the military, so that we
may continue being a prayerful support to families.
We pray for:
MCS Jon Berlier, grandson of Jack & Carol Berlier Application process for COVID-19 funeral
Capt. Benjamin Bowman, grandson of Helen Jongleux-Arnold expense assistance to open on April 12
Major Michael Bromund, grandson of Maggie Bromund
PO3 Scott Freeburg, nephew of David and Myra Day Federal funding is available to help
Naval MP Jared Hargis, nephew of Angie Hyre Hoosier families meet funeral expenses
Capt. Devon Hudson, nephew of LeAnn Tinsley incurred through the loss of a loved one
Cpl Audie Huser, son of Christopher Huser to the COVID-19 pandemic.
AM3 Makayla Huser, daughter of Christopher Huser
The death must have occurred in the United States, including the
Lt. Will Keyes, son of Bill and Mary Keyes, grandson of Catherine
Francis District of Columbia and the U.S. territories. The related eligible
CPT Thompson Manuszak, son of Mark and Lorrie Manuszak expenses must have been incurred after January 20, 2020, and
Consul General Brian McInerney, son-in-law of John and Bev the official death certificate must attribute the death to COVID-19
Hansberry either directly or indirectly.
1st Lt. Jake McKeen, grandson of Mike and Lynne Boone The Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) will begin
Lt. Jameson Nevitt, grandson of Bob and Rosalie Nevitt
accepting applications for this COVID-19 Funeral Assistance on
1st Lt. John Ogorek, son of Melissa and Ken Ogorek
Monday, April 12, 2021, through its dedicated call center at 1-844
LCDR Beth Reed, daughter of Sam and JoAn Reed
LCDR Adam Reiffen, son-in-law of Sam and JoAn Reed -684-6333 or go to this link for more information: www.fema.gov/
SFC Mathew Tinsley, son of LeAnn Tinsley disaster/coronavirus/economic/funeral-assistance
ST. PIUS X PARISH FEBRUARY 20, 2022
St. Pius received the letter below as a
thank you from the Indiana Women’s
Prison for the meal provided to them
by our parishioners.
Dear Fr. Francis and the Parishioners
of St. Pius X Parish,
Thank you from the staff and the women of the Indiana Women’s Do you know someone who is ill, undergoing cancer treatment, in
Prison for the wonderful meal provided by you and your hospice care, living with dementia or grieving a loss? Would you
parishioners. Christmas is a very hard time for the women to be like to give them a prayer shawl or other handcrafted item as an
away from their families. Many are forgotten by friends and expression of love and prayers of the SPX community? Items are
family while incarcerated. Christmas for many brings a greater free and include prayer shawls, lap blankets (including fabric
sense of isolation. So just to be remembered is so valued. Fried patchwork), infant blankets, twiddlemuffs, chemo caps, small
chicken is like gold, yogurt and real eggs are a treat. The cards padded cushions for chemo ports/pacemakers and Prayer
made by your school children brought in laughter and a few tears Squares.
and rank in importance with the chicken. The art on the prayer
cards created by your Carol Wagner was lovely. The prison You can choose a shawl or lap blanket during the week or after
populations is made up of all races, ages 18 to 80, and abilities Masses in the parish office or call the office at 317-255-4534,
from holders of master’s degrees to those with significant special during regular office hours, to request an item for pick up. Please
needs. As they come down the halls to be handed their gift bags complete the sign-out sheet. For more information about the
and meals it is a blessing to see the love of God that shines Ministry, please contact Ruth Ranalletta at ruth@ranalletta.com,
through your ministry. Lisa Dum at Lgdum18@gmail.com or Kathy Bates at
kbbates313@gmail.com.
Thank you for your kindness,
Tammy Atwood-Calvert Our next craft meetings are Monday, February 21, 6:30 p.m. -
Indiana Women’s Prison 8:30 p.m. and Tuesday, February 22, 9:30 a.m. - 11:30 a.m. Both
meetings are in the Multipurpose Room off the Parish Office.
Everyone is welcomed to attend either meeting or both.
Lord, you treat us all with mercy as you
forgive our sins and inequities. Send us
(317) 387-7000 your grace, so that we may pray for our
FlannerBuchanan.com enemies and want only the best for all
Experience New Traditions people. - www.osv.com
The picture to the left is of
the men who attended this
year’s Christ Renews His
Parish Renewal Weekend,
as well as those men from
last year’s group that choose
to help host this year, as
part of their continuing
faith formation process.
SEVENTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME
ST. PIUS X PARISH FEBRUARY 20, 2022
Friday Evening Stations of the Cross, 7 p.m.
March 4: led by Pastoral Council
March 11: led by Children’s Faith Formation
March 18: Living Stations led by St. Pius School
March 25: led by Young Adult Ministry
April 1: led by Music Ministry
April 8: led by Youth Ministry
April 15: led by St. Pius School
Sacrament of Reconciliation
Deanery Parish Penance Services:
Sunday, March 6: 2 p.m. at St. Luke
Monday, March 7: 7 p.m. at St. Simon
Tuesday, March 8: 7 p.m. at St. Pius
Parish Reconciliation Times:
Tuesday, Thursday, Friday: 8:40 a.m.-8:55 a.m.
Saturday: 4:00 p.m.-4:45 p.m.You can also read
