SUNDAY, MARCH 24TH, 2019

COME PRAY THE ROSARY at 8:30 A.M. Mondays through Saturdays. Novena to the Miraculous Medal of Mary every Monday after the 9 A.M. Mass.

Devotion to The Most Precious Blood of Jesus every Monday night from 7 to 8 P.M. in the church. Devotion to St. Anthony - Tuesdays after

9A.M. Mass.

Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Chaplet of Divine Mercy-Thursdays after the 9:00 A.M. MASS

ADORATION AND EXPOSITION of the Blessed Sacrament every Friday after the 9 A.M. Mass until noon. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

HEALING PRAYERS

Rev. Msgr. Patrick Uchendu The Homebound of the Parish

PLEASE PRAY For all The De-ceased Members of the Parish.

PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL OUR PARISHION-ERS WHO ARE IN THE MILITARY SER-VICE. Please call the rectory to update our list. Kevin Sultan, Paul St. Hill, Chris-topher Aching, Jr., Yvonne St. Hill, Vanes Alabre, Keith St. Hill, Derby Ronelus, Johnson Joseph, Mary Ann R. Varias, Emmanuel Jeanty, Emeka Oparah, Hayden Brandon Baker, Shanan Cesar, Janelle Alexander

Ariel Lalanne Jabel Pierre Mark Robinson Ruby Robinson Patrick Prevost Linda D. Marie Malcangi Evelyn Harry Murielle Blanc Maryse Achille Emilie Vilson Audrey Jones Christel Changeau Jacqueline Deciercq Myrlene Clerge Carlo Marcel Remington Seaffor Omar Rodriguez Marvin Mendez Christian Denis

Julien Olivier Joel Rivera Anna Lydia Rodriguez Allison Pyronneau Allere Pinnock David Shield Frantz Jean Francois Maurice Dyer Giantley Welds Nicole Andre Carol Malinowski Eve Faber Kathleen D. Kevins Beauduy Davina Daniel Wilbert Florestal Marjuerite Djassoa Gilbert Alabre

MASSES FOR THE WEEK

SATURDAY, MARCH 23RD, 2019 9:00 ROS-Evelyn Mc Cuelpin req. by St. Pius X Parish 1:00 Memorial Mass for Patrick McGreen 5:00 ROS-Evelyn Mc Cuelpin req. by St. Pius X Parish - - ROS-Kathleen Lewis req.by Karen, Brianna and Madison SUNDAY, MARCH 24TH, 2019 9:00 Good Health for Evelyn Harry req. by Family - - ROS-Evelyn Mc Cuelpin req. by St. Pius X Parish - - Thanksgiving Mass for Astrid Voigt req. self 11:00 Birthday Blessings for Patrick Jean 1:00 ROS-Fritz Leandre & Marie Violette Eugene req. by Leandre Family - - ROS-Lussa Saint Juste req. by Litzard - - Thanksgiving Mass for Jean Napoleon req by himself 3:00 People of the Parish MONDAY, MARCH 25TH, 2019 9:00 ROS-Evelyn Mc Cuelpin req. by St. Pius X Parish - - Thanksgiving Mass In Honor of Little Infant Jesus of Prague req. by Marie Ann Alabre - - Birthday Blessings for Marie Jeanne Gourdet req by herself TUESDAY MARCH 26TH, 2019 9:00 ROS-Josephine Meccetti req. by Mr. & Mrs. Chimenti WEDNESDAY MARCH 27TH, 2019 9:00 People of the Parish THURSDAY, MARCH 28TH, 2019 9:00 People of the Parish FRIDAY, MARCH 29TH, 2019 9:00 People of the Parish SATURDAY, MARCH 30TH, 2019 9:00 People of the Parish 5:00 People of the Parish

My eyes are always on the Lord, for he res-cues my feet from the snare. Turn to me and have mercy on me, for I am alone and poor.

Psalm 25

PARISH MISSION STATEMENT We the people of St. Pius X Parish are formed by the Holy Spirit in the Sacrament of Baptism to become part of the Mystical Body of Christ. We strive through the power of Christ in the Holy Sacrifice to the Mass to show forth God’s transforming love to teach Gospel values; to share time, talent and treasure in good Steward-ship, to invite all to share our joy and share Jesus’ message of His Father’s love with all around us and to re-store all things in Christ.

FAITH FORMATION PROGRAM: CCD Our Faith Formation program is open to all children from Kindergarten age to grade 8. All children must have a required two years of instruc-tions prior to the reception of the sacra-ments. If you are registering your child for the first time, please bring his baptismal certificate with you. Classes are on Sun-days at 9:45 A.M. sharp in the cafeteria. If your child is over the age of 7 and is not yet bap-tized, we offer the Rite of Christian Initiation adapted for children. Please call Mrs. Jean for more details. SPECIAL NOTICE TO PARENTS: Children should receive the sacraments in the parish that the family worship.

RCIA Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults The RCIA is the process by which people can ques-tion, search and inquire into the Catholic faith. It is for any unbaptized individual over the age of 7. The RCIA is also for any adult who was baptized in anoth-er Christian tradition and for baptized Catholic adults seeking to receive the Sacrament of Confirmation. Please contact Fr. Miguel at 718-525-9099.

BECOME AN ALTAR SERVER AT SAINT PIUS! Boys and girls who have received their First Com-munion are invited to become altar servers. Parents are encouraged to speak to their children about this special pastoral ministry for the young people in the church. Please call the rectory for info.

THE LITURGICAL DANCE MINISTRY wel-comes youths between the ages of 7 to 25. Rehearsals are held on Fridays in the Church from 7 to 8:30 P.M. Contact info: Barnica Laveau at 347-233-0090. No Dance experience needed. Join us in expressing our praise through dance. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-

799-7233 1-800-787-3224 TTY

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ MARCH IS ……….

Women’s History Month National Kidney Month

National Colon Cancer Awareness Month Lent Starts, March 6 St. Patrick, March 17

Saint Joseph, March 19 First Day of Spring, March 20

Annunciation of the Lord, March 25

MYRIAM PRAYER GROUP meet every Saturday evenings beginning at 7:00 P.M. in the church.

HAITIAN CHOIR meets every Fridays at 7:00 P.M. in the rectory except for Lent.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ COMMUNION FOR THE HOMEBOUND Anyone unable to attend Mass because of illness may receive Holy Communion at home on a regular basis. Please call the rectory. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ SPECIAL MASSES: You can now request special Masses for Memorial, Birthday, Sweet 16, and Wed-ding Anniversary. Please call the rectory and speak to Fr. Miguel. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ According to Canon Law, we have to offer a Mass In-tention at least one time a year. Examples are birthday blessings, good health, in honor of a saint, deceased person, etc. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

BIRTHDAY BLESSINGS! Birthday Blessings APRILBabies! If your birthday falls this month and you would like the parish to pray for you, please call the rectory at the beginning of the month and leave your name. We will include it on the birthday list in the bulletin. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

PARISH MEMBERSHIP Every family in the parish should be registered. We cannot vouch for you if you need a letter to be a spon-sor or godparent. Registration forms are available at the rectory or in back of the church. If you are new in the parish, please see one of the volunteers. If you are moving, please let us know. Chak fanmi nan pawas a ta dwe pou anrejistre. Nou pa kapab garanti’w pou ou si ou bezwen yon lèt pou ede’w. Fòm ki disponib nan presbite’a oubyen deye legliz la. Si ou nouvo nan pawas a, silvouple al nan yonn nan volontè yo. Si ou ap kite pawas la, silvouple fe nou konnen.

COLLECTION the collection was $3,373.00. We ask you to please use your donation envelopes. You are blessed. ST. VINCENT DE PAUL collection was $162.00.

If you are pregnant or will be having a child baptized, you will need to at-tend a baptism preparation workshop. St. Pius X offers the workshop the First Thursday of every month at 7:00 P.M. by appointment only. Please call the rectory at least two (2) days in advance to reserve. Next session will be APRIL 4th, 2019. BIBLE STUDY - The Sunday Readings meetings are postponed until Spring. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!! We are in need of eucharistic ministers. If you are interested, please contact Fr. Miguel as soon as possible. You can also speak to Fiano in the church. Next workshop is Saturday, April 6, 2019. Virtus Workshop: “Protecting All God’s Chil-dren” next session is Thursday, April 11 from 6-9 P.M. at Immaculate Conception Center, Douglas-ton. Please arrive early. Late arrivals will not be admitted. Wheelchair accessible. All person working with children and teens should attend a Virtus workshop. Parents and guardians are encouraged to attend. Check Virtus.org for other dates.

St. Pius X Church Food Pantry Open Weekdays/End

11 AM -12 PM & 2 PM - 5 PM Wed. 1 PM - 4 PM Sat. 2 PM - 5 PM

Close Sundays

If you are in need of food please call the rectory.

We are in need of juice, powdered milk, small bags of white rice, canned tuna and chicken, peanut butter, pancake mix and syrup. Please do not bring perishable and expired items.

Thank You.

RCIA - Are you searching for...A deeper rela-tionship with God? A sense of belonging in a faith community? A greater fulfillment of your mission in life? Have you been curious...Ever wonder about the difference between the Catholic and Protestant Bibles? Ever wonder why priests cannot marry? Or women are not ordained? You do not have to journey alone! Please call Fr. Miguel on how to get the answers on your burning questions about the Catholic faith.

THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT

Mario Ochere DVonte Rowe

Gertha Antione Virginia Tan Diana Boco Marie Gourdet

Patrick Jean Brianna Thompson

Isabelle Thomas Marie Jeanne Gourdet

Julien Boursiquot Jr. Kaelyn Lea Alabre

Sukina Pyronneau Marie Desgrottes Jocel Almeus

We appreciate all who donated their time and refreshments toward the Boardgame Night last Saturday. We especially thank Geralda, Mrs. Delano, Charlotte, Kat, Fiano, Luke, Ginette, Stella, Frank, Laura and Marilyne.

We instruct children from Kindergarten through level 8 who need faith formation and for prepa-ration of the sacraments of Reconciliation, Eucharist and Confirmation. After reception of Ho-ly Eucharist, children need to register for follow-up classes in preparation of the sacrament of Confirmation. We also have instructions for children 7 and older who have not been bap-tized yet. If you have a child or know of such a child, please register them for the Rites of Chris-tian Initiation Adapted for children classes.

Classes are held on Sunday mornings 9:45 a.m. to 10:45 a.m. in the school’s cafeteria for levels Kindergarten through 8 (ages 5 and up) and RCIA adapted for children. Mass follows at 11 a.m. Registration fees will be as follow for levels K to 8.

$40 for 1 child, $55 for 2 children, $60 for 3 children in the same family; each additional child in same family is $5 Additional fees: First Communion - $50 additional fee for first child, $85 for 2 children and $120 for 3 children in the same family. Confirmation: Fees change yearly

Upcoming Events

March 30 1-3 pm., Decorating cake class; $25 for ages 16-18 April 20 Easter Hunt, 12-2 p.m. April 14 Cake Bake Sale after all Masses April 27 8-10 am, Flapjack at Applebee’s May 4 1-3 p.m., Adult Decorating Cake Class May 25 Sip and Paint, $40, Adults June 15 Splish Splash Park

APPLEBEE’S SHORT STACKS FOR A TALL CAUSE. You’re invited to a Flapjack Fundraiser breakfast to support St. Pius X Church. Applebee’s Location: 253 Rockaway Blvd, Rosedale, NY 11422. Tickets: $12 Adults, $8 Youths 3-12. Date & Time: Satur-day, April 27, 2019. 8 am-10 am. Contact 718-525-9099; stpiusxrestore@aol.com

Stations of the Cross Join us for Cup of Soup at 6:30 P.M. and 7:30 P.M. before the Stations Friday, March 29, 7 P.M. in English and Spanish and 8 P.M. in French Creole Friday, April 5, 7 P.M. in English and Spanish and 8 P.M. in French Creole Friday, April 12, 7 P.M. in English and Spanish and 8 P.M. in French Creole Mass Schedule - Vigil Mass and Palm Sunday Saturday, April 13, 5 P.M. Inside Procession Sunday, April 14, 9 and 11 A.M., 1 and 3 P.M. Outside Procession **(Please come at least 15 minutes before Mass for the outside procession.)** Holy Week Schedule Monday, April 15, Day of Recollection, Church is open for confession from 3 P.M. until 9 P.M. Thursday, April 18, Chrism Mass, 8 P.M. Mass ***We will have adoration for about one (1) hour after Mass.*** Friday, April 19, Good Friday, Service at 3 P.M., English and Spanish; 7 P.M. Creole Saturday, April 20, Easter Vigil, Confession 4-6 P.M.; 8 P.M. Mass trilingual ***Candle donation on Easter Vigil will be $1.*** Sunday, April 21, Easter Sunday of the Resurrection of the Lord, 9 A.M., 11 A.M., 1 P.M. and 3 P.M.

Chef Piff presents LET’S SUGARCOAT EVERYTHING!

Saturday, March 30, 2019 from 1-3 p.m.at St. Pius X Church rectory. Cup-cakes and Cake decorating classes.$25 per child ages 16-18. In order to reserve your child’s seat in the class, send an email to Pas-trychefpiff@gmail.com

Richard Seegobin has been on a kidney donor list for 3 years; Please if there is anyone that can help. Please contact me at my email radixg46@gmail.com or leave me a message at 718-658-8065 or Richard at 917-379-4576. God bless you.

Please do not use the white Welcoming Envelope for your pledges. A regular envelope should be used. Clearly print with your name, phone num-ber, id number, and the word PLEDGE. Thank you. *************************************

Tax Letter— If you would like a record of your 2018 Weekly Envelope Contributions for tax purposes, please call the rectory and have your envelope number on hand. *************************************

Please keep your place of worship clean. As you leave the church, kindly pick up anything that should be thrown away. There is a garbage can in the vestibule. Thank you.

************************************ Preventing Suicide….everyone can help. Ac-cording to the #BeThe1To organization for sui-cide prevention, there are 5 action steps for com-municating with someone who may be suicidal. They are: Ask, Keep Them Safe, Be There, Help Them Connect and Follow Up. For referrals to Catholic Charities Behavioral Health Clinics, please call Catholic Charities Call Center 1-718-722-6001. ************************************* St. Vincent de Paul - Money goes back to your local parish. Donate Your Auto - IRS Tax De-duction - Free Towing - Any Condition - Any Model - 718-491-2525 . Visit Us at svdpautobrook-lynqueens.org *********************************** Please turn off your cell phone before entering the house of the Lord. Our bulletin is on our website: stpiusxchurchny-queens.org/

Please support our bulletin printer. If you have a business to be advertised, contact The Church Bul-letin Inc., 200 Dale St., W. Babylon, NY 11704-1104, 631-249-4994; thechurchbulletininc.com

Make a Difference

Join a group of men dedicated to the Church with charity and family. Join the St. John Paul II Council to show our love for the Father. Jesus tells us that we must love our neighbor. Help-

ing our church and local community, while set-ting an example for our children to follow is what the Knights of Columbus is about. Join us in put-ting our faith into action. Help us to show Christ’s love, through our actions we can make a statement that Christ’s values alive and real in our parish and community. If you would like to join or have questions call 516-569-2786. ATTENTION: If you would like to be part of the Knights as a Lady auxiliary, please contact the rec-tory if you would like more information. You are under no obligation to join. We need a rough number of how many are interested so a repre-sentative can come to the Parish and provide more details. ************************************** St. Clare Catholic Academy Tours: March 7, 14, 21, 28 from 9-10 a.m. Free Pre-K for All Program Our code is QAFF Affordable tuition for grades K-8. Tuition Payment Plans and Scholarships Available Reduced Tuition Rate for Multiple Siblings St. Clare Catholic Academy is your parish’s affil-iated school. Tuition discounts, scholarships and incentives are offered for students who are Catho-lic and are active in their parish. The Academy is located at 137-25 Brookville Blvd., Rosedale. Please call 718-528-7174 for more information or visit our website: http://stclarecatholicacademy.org, Become our friend on Facebook: SCCARosedale and Follow us on Twitter at werscca

2019-2020 Tuition Assistance: Financial aid is available for eligible students in grades K to 8 who attend a Brooklyn or Queens Catholic School or Academy. Families must meet financial eligibility requirements and be registered/enrolled for the 2019/20 in order to be considered. To apply starting January 14th go to www.futuresineducation.org. From the Main Menu, click Scholarships and then apply. Scholarship deadline is March 29th for fami-lies who received an award last academic year, April 29th for new families. ************************************** Tabor Retreat Center, 60 Anchor Ave, Oceanside, NY: Afternoon at the Movies Series. March 31, Sun-day, 1:30-4 p.m. Free will offering. Register online at taborretreatcenter.net/series. Other events offered. *********************************** Nursing Homes Without Walls - This program pro-vides in home health care to chronically ill or be disa-bled older adults who otherwise would have to placed in a nursing home or a health related facility. For more ino call the Hillside Manor Health Program at 718-291-3500. Each patient receives a specialized coordinated plan of care approved by a doctor. **************************************** SNAP - Services Now For Adult Persons-providing for the needs of senior citizens in Queens. www.snapqueens.com, Main Phone (718) 454-2100. Brookville Blvd and Merrick Blvd in the Cross Island Plaza building. 718-525-8899 *************************************** NYU WINTHROP Bereavement Support for 2019-Bereavement Support for anyone who has lost a loved one - beginning Monday, February 25 for six sessions. 12 pm.to 1:30 pm. Room G20 101 Mineola Blvd, Mineola, NY 11501. Parking available at gar-age on 1st Street. Registration required: 516-663-4749 or bereavement@nyulangone.org ************************************** St. John’s University Speech and Hearing Center –The St. John’s University Speech and Hearing Cen-ter will be offering Free speech and hearing screen-ings. Please call the center at 718-990-6480 to sched-ule and appointment. 152-11 Union Turnpike, Flush-ing, NY ************************************** Defensive Driving Course - Saturday, March 30, 2019 from 9 am to 3 pm at St. Catherine of Sienna Parish Hall, 118-22 Riverton St, St. Albans, NY 11412. $30 per person due by March 24. Dwayne Taylor 917-903-9423 ************************************** Pilgrimage to Egypt, Holy Land and Italy

Thursday, May 30 - Sunday, June 16, 2019 - New York/New York - $4,699, airline taxes included. Insurance $252 (Optional) For pre-existing condi-tions, insurance must

be purchased with deposit). Single room supple-mental $899. Chaplain, Fr. Jean-Miguel Au-guste - 718-525-9099

Lenten Excursion Exposition of Sacred Relics at Our Lady of Guadalupe Church—Tuesday, March 26 at 7 P.M. Father Carlos Martins of the Companions of the Cross will be at the church with a very special Vatican collection of over 150 relics some as old as 2000 years. Among them are, Pope John Paul II, Padre Pio, St. Bernadette Soubirous, St. Therese of Lisieux (the “Little Flower”), St. Francis of Assisi, St. Anthony of Padua, St. Thomas Aquinas, Mother Teresa as well as St. Peter, St. Paul and St. Jude. Also one of the largest remaining pieces of the True Cross of Our Lord in the world, a portion of the Veil of Our Lady, and an actual fragment from the Holy Crown of Thorns. 7201 15th Ave, Brooklyn, NY 11228

DO YOU WANT TO FAST THIS LENT?

In the words of Pope Francis

• Fast from hurting words and say kind words.

• Fast from sadness and be filled with gratitude.

• Fast from anger and be filled with patience.

• Fast from pessimism and be filled with hope.

• Fast from worries and have trust in God.

• Fast from complaints and contemplate simplicity.

• Fast from pressures and be prayerful.

• Fast from bitterness and fill your hearts with joy.

• Fast from selfishness and be compassionate to others.

• Fast from grudges and be reconciled.

• Fast from words and be si-lent so you can listen.

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