PENTECOST SUNDAY The event of Pentecost and the Birth of the Church: The Holy Spirit descends on the apostles who are transformed into the messengers of the Gospel. In the Gospel, Jesus promises the Holy Spirit and breathes on the disciples, saying “Receive the Holy Spirit. Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them, and whose sins you retain are retained.” Paul reminds us that all gifts, ministries, and works are the handiwork of the Holy Spirit with the purpose of producing spiritual fruit in us and making us into one body of Christ.

Congratulations to our First Communicants!

Parish/School Website: spxparish.com

PARISH STAFF Pastor .............................................. Fr. Anthony J. Strouse Deacon ......................................................... Dave Jansen Interim Principal .......................................Kasey V. Cronin Interim Principal……………………………..Brian Sheeran Minister of Music ........................................... Maria Sutara Choir Director…………………………………….Felicia Hall PARISH PHONE NUMBERS Parish Office ......................................................... 235-8574 School Office ....................................................... 235-8572 Religious Education............................................. 235-8574 Minister of Music .................................................. 235-8574 Powers Catholic High School .......................................................... 591-4741 E-Mail ............................................. spxparish@gmail.com Prayer Warrior Ministry ............................... (810) 487-0871 SUNDAY MASSES 4:30 p.m. (Sat.); 9:00 a.m., 11:00 a.m. WEEKDAY AND HOLYDAY MASSES Consult weekly bulletin. SACRAMENT OF BAPTISM

Parents must be registered members of the parish and must attend a workshop in preparation for Baptism. Call the rectory office to make arrangements.

SACRAMENT OF PENANCE (RECONCILIATION) Saturdays 3:00 to 4:00 p.m., Tuesdays 5:30-6:00 p.m.

SACRAMENT OF MATRIMONY Contact the parish priest at least 9 months in advance. One of the couple must be a registered member of the parish.

SACRAMENT OF THE SICK Saturdays following the 4:30 p.m. Mass or call the rectory.

COMMUNION TO THE HOMEBOUND Call the rectory if you are aware of anyone who is homebound.

BULLETIN DEADLINE Monday, 12:00 pm written or via email

Hearing difficulties? Please ask an usher for a Personal PA receiver.

St. Pius X Parish PARISH MISSION STATEMENT:

We, the community of St. Pius X in Flint rejoice in our communion with our bishop and brothers and sisters in the Roman Catholic Diocese of Lansing. Together, we worship, we teach, we serve.

G-3139 Hogarth Avenue, Flint, MI 48532

ST. PIUS X PARISH FLINT, MICHIGAN

The Weekly Calendar

PENTECOST SUNDAY

(†Mass Intention)

SUNDAY, MAY 20

8:30 No Morning prayer

9:00 † Theresa Boyer-Walker by Nancy Boyer

9:00 Adult Choir (church)

9:00 SPX Senior Graduation breakfast and Mass

(comm room)

11:00 † The parish

7:00 St. Robert’s/SPX Youth Group (St. Robert’s)

MONDAY, MAY 21

8:15 † Thomas Regimbal by Elisa Giuliani

TUESDAY, MAY 22

8:15 † Wayne Partridge by John and

Marlene Wojciechowski

8:45 Tuesday Toasters (parish center)

5:30 No Confessions

WEDNESDAY, MAY 23, SCHOOL MASS

7:50 School Rosary

8:15 † Fr. Tom Butler by St. Pius X parish

THURSDAY, MAY 24 1:00 SPX Spring Concert (comm room)

6:45 Adult Choir practice (church)

FRIDAY, MAY 25 7:00 No Adoration

8:15 † Richard Cox by Bill and Betty Holloway

SATURDAY, MAY 26

4:30 Serafin and Lucila Soriano by the Duterte family

SUNDAY, MAY 27, THE MOST HOLY TRINITY

8:30 No Morning prayer

9:00 † The parish

9:00 Adult Choir (church)

11:00 † Margaret A. Berry by Paul and Cathy Keroson

Altar Servers for May 26 & 27

4:30 A Brady, volunteer, volunteer

9:00 D Stacy, D Dickson, volunteer

11:00 G Taylor, A VanCamp, N VanCamp

Lectors for May 26 & 27 4:30 J McAvoy 9:00 P Carriere 11:00 J Albee

ALTAR CARE-Team 2 Linda Helmka, Kathy Hartner

Don Antonio's Dispatch…

Happy Pentecost! I’m sorry I can’t be here with you as we celebrate the sending of the Holy Spirit and the birthday of the Church, but know of my prayers for you as I travel with my fellow pilgrims to the sites of Jesus’ life, Death, and Resurrection. I will (God-willing) be back for Mass Friday, 25 May. Thanks for your continued prayers! While I’m gone, the dilapidated (great vocab word!) house on Hogarth next to our Parish Center should be torn down. I have been neglectful in making public that, with the approval of our Finance Council, we bought the property for $4,500.00 in February from the owners. The reason for purchasing such a house was to keep it from being used for drugs, squatters, or other not-so-good activities. The Diocese of Lansing agreed to pay for its demolition, since we could not really afford to pay for it ourselves (keep that in mind, as part of how our DSA dollars help our parish!). After demolition, we will fill it in and level the ground, but then there are options to use it for our school, perhaps as a garden, or in another way to beautify our area. I apologize for not telling you earlier; once Lent really got going, things got very busy, and then after Easter it slipped my mind. But with its demolition happening (hopefully this week), I wanted to let you know. I also apologize that I am not here for our parish graduation celebration for high school students. I am so proud of each of our graduates from high school, and look forward to hearing great things about you as you move into college, trade school, the military, or the work force! We each have gifts and talents that God has entrusted to us to help us become saints and to build up society! I pray that you will continue to practice your faith after high school, and keep an open heart for the voice of the Holy Spirit to guide you in your daily and career choices.

Week of: 5/13/2018 Year-to-Date

Budgeted income $ 12,400.00 $ 551,700.00

Actual income $ 9,953.94 $ 495,644.20

Surplus (deficit) $ (2,446.06) ( 56,055.80)

OUR WEEKLY COLLECTION

ARE YOU PLANNING A PARTY? Looking for a hall for a

graduation or anniversary party? Consider renting the Bishop Povish Community Room or the parish hall at

St. Pius X. Call the parish office for availability and rental rates (810) 235-8574.

Altar Flowers for this weekend are in memory of Leona Boyer and Theresa Walker by the Family

Save the Date! Saturday,

September 22 - Diocese of Lansing Made for Happiness Assembly! You are invited to

join thousands of faithful Catholics from all 77 parishes in the diocese for an all day gathering that will be comprised of three main events: An outdoor Eucharistic Procession from St. Mary Cathedral in Lansing to the Breslin Center in East Lansing, 9:00 am to 11:30 am. An Assembly Gathering featuring inspiring speakers and music from 1:00 pm to 4:30 pm and an All-Diocesan Mass 4:30 pm to 6:00 pm. Admission is FREE, but advance registration is required because space is limited! To register, go to madeforhappiness.org

Morning of Prayer and Reparation for World Peace—The World Apostolate of Fatima Diocesan Morning of Prayer and Reparation for World Peace will be held at Our Lady of Guadalupe, G-2316 W. Coldwater Rd., Flint on June 2, 2018 at 9:00 am. The morning will include Divine Liturgy, Investiture in the Brown Scapular, Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament, Holy Hour of Prayer and Rosary.

Catholic Mass on TV Channel 15, Sundays at 10:00 am (Area Latin Mass at 3:00 pm on Sundays at St. Matthew Church)

PENTECOST SUNDAY MAY 20, 2018

ST. PIUS X CATHOLIC SCHOOL

FAITH MOVING FORWARD Website: www.spxparish.com

From the Desk of Kasey Cronin…..

I will instruct you and teach you in the way you should go; I will counsel you with my loving eye on you. Psalm 32:8

To state that educating our youth has an impact on the future is indeed an understatement. Forming the minds and hearts of our children has a lasting impact on their humanly lives, their eternal lives, our society, and our Catholic community. We are grateful to have teachers and staff members who teach as Christ taught and share His love on a daily basis. Although the addition of the responsibility of being Interim Principals has lengthened our days and workload, we are grateful to witness the warmth, love, and caring culture at St. Pius X Catholic School. Playing a small role in the lives of your children has been a blessing. Please join us in showing our utmost appreciation to the teachers and staff for their devotion to the education of our most precious children. Keep them in your prayers and be sure to let them know how much they are appreciated. St. Pius X, pray for us. God bless,

Kasey V. Cronin Brian Sheeran

Interim Principal Co-Interim Principal

Religious Education Department

“Keep your children connected to their faith,” by attending Mass regularly and receiving the Sacrament of Reconciliation. God’s

mercy and grace keeps all of us going in the right direction. Remember the sacraments are food for their soul and bodies so

don’t starve yourself or your children.

The Divine Mercy Apostolate is a Eucharist Apostolate active at SPX. You may join this Apostolate at any time. Our next cenacle meeting is Monday, June 4. The missions the members of a DM cenacle are called to do is pray the chaplet at the last hour of a dying person. If you would like the Chaplet prayed for someone you love during this time, please do not hesitate to call the office to request a cenacle member at 235-8574.

Marian Book study- The group meets once a month from 11:30am-12:30pm in the parish center. The next date is: June 13. Check the website under Adult Formation for the reading assignments. https://spxparish.com/book-study-1

SPX/St. Robert’s Youth Group: Please contact Nick Pobocik at: npobocik@strobertschool if you have any questions or are interested in joining high school youth group.

Powers Catholic High School Camp of Champions Registration is NOW OPEN!! You can register now for Powers Catholic’s Camp of Champions! Last year we hosted over 400+ students at our summer camps. Join the fun! Check it out at: https://powerscatholicathletics.org/2018/05/01/camp-of-champions-registration-is-now-open/ You can register online and a printable registration form is also available. Remember, you can always check the More tab on the Powers Catholic athletics home page (powerscatholicathletics.org) for athletic related forms and information. For more information or if you have any questions, please contact the Athletic Office at (810) 591-4741 We Believe! Spread the Word! Go Chargers! Registration forms are also available in the school office at St. Pius X.

Mark your calendars for The Catholicism

Series by Father (Bishop now) Barron

beginning on Tuesday, May 29, 2018 from

6:00 pm to 7:30 pm in the parish center at

St. Pius X. This is a 4-week series. These

are very interesting and historical DVDs.

Bishop Barron has done an excellent job.

Bishop’s Priesthood Discernment Dinner, August 19, 2018—Bishop Earl Boyea invites any man who is at least entering his junior year of high school to a Priesthood Discernment Dinner with him and many of the priests and seminarians in the Diocese of Lansing beginning at 3:00 pm at Bethany House, DeWitt on August 19, 2018. It is a great occasion to come and meet men in the priesthood and some on the way to priesthood. It is also a place where other men who are like you in their openness and interest in the priesthood. Last year there were 77 men from all over the Diocese who were in high school, college and working in the world. It was a great day and we look to forward to seeing you this year. The day begins with a 3:00 pm Welcome and concludes with a cookout that wraps up around 6:30 pm. Please invite your pastor to join you! For Registration and Event contact information please go to the Diocese of Lansing website at: dioceseoflansing.org Deadline to register is Monday, August 13, 2018.

Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, Burton, hosts a special needs Mass, the 4th Sunday of each month at 1:00 pm. This is an opportunity for persons with special needs and their families to pray and celebrate together. This Mass, while a little shorter, has a homily and music that is tailored to those with special needs. The Mass allows everyone to be themselves and enables children and adults with special needs to serve, read, usher and to participate in whatever way that they feel comfortable. The next Mass will be May 27 at 1:00 pm at Holy Redeemer.

Job Openings—St. Pius X Catholic Church & School is hiring new employees in the following positions: Director of Adult Faith Formation Principal Third Grade Teacher Those interested in applying should go to: dioceseoflansing.org/employment for more information and to apply.

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