K N O W . L O V E . S E R V E

This Memorial Day, let us reflect on the sacrifice of those who nobly gave of themselves for a purpose they believed to be greater than themselves. As we remember the brave men and women of our Armed Forces, let us also remember the patroness of our great country - Mary, Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception.

As Jesus sacrificed for us, Mary sacrificed, too. Mary is "co-redemptrix." We acknowledge her cooperation with Jesus in the redemption of humanity. She carried Jesus in her womb, raised him, assisted and supported him in his ministry, and was with him during his Passion and death.

In May of 1846, the Blessed Virgin Mary was named as patroness of this country, invoked under her title of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception. This title was very familiar to the people of the United States. Some historians believe that the flagship of Christopher Columbus was named Santa Maria de Concepcion, and he afterwards named an island La Concepcion. Subsequent geographic features in America would be named in honor of Our Lady of the Immaculate Conception including the National Shrine of the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception in Washington D.C. - the largest Catholic church building in the United States.

The Immaculate Conception mosaic at the Basilica, made of 250,000 individual pieces of natural stone.

God of power and mercy,

you destroy war and put down earthly pride.

Banish violence from our midst and wipe away our tears,

that we may all deserve to be called your sons and daughters.

Keep in your mercy those men and women who have died in the cause of freedom

and bring them safely into your kingdom of justice and peace.

We ask this though Jesus Christ our Lord.

Amen.

Congratulations to all of our Confirmandi! May the Spirit of the Lord be upon you today and always. May it guide your heart toward what is right and embolden you to share the Good News of Jesus Christ with all those you encounter.

"I have called you by name: you are mine." (Isaiah 43:1)

Lily Allen

William Apel

Nicholas Baklarz

Belen Ballini

Carter Bartfield

Tyler Bartfield

Ellie Brown

Marc Calachan

Federico Campero-Ferro

Joshua Christopher

Emma Coble

Daniel Coppole

Morgan Coyne

William Cromartie

Charlie Daly

Lyra Davis

Brileigh Donahue

Isabella Elder

AnaPaula Elizondo

Liam Erausquin

Evelyn Festa

Sophia Fields

Laila Fillman

Evie Fullagar

Chardinae Galang

Olivia Geddie-Garcia

Reid Gicewicz

Miles Gladstone

Duncan Green

John Grieco

Brooklyn Groat

Bryce Groat

Ainsley Hammock

Adasyn Hansing

Tanner Harris

Andrew Johnson

Grier Jones

Charles Kane

Liam Keefe

Jackson Kelley

Sophia Kloesz

Oliver Mahfoud

Christohper Mahoney

Liam Manzella

Christohper Mahoney

Liam Manzella

Thomas Marasco

Aidan McEvoy

Dylan Nikle

William Ofsanko

Val Okafor

Declan Otterberg

John Prylow

Sara Pugliese

Owen Riek

Kason Rivera

Celia Smith

Laney Stone

Hailey Strader

Andrew Szott

Mary Thacker

Amalia Trigilio

Lennon Villier

Aveanna Woelfel

Amelia Zook

HIGH SCHOOL YOUTH - JOIN US!

Steubenville Youth Conference

July 26-28 in Atlanta

WHAT TEENS ARE SAYING:

“Each time I go I fall in love with Christ all over again.”

“The Conference changed my heart.”

“I saw my faith in a new light.”

“To see so many young Catholics like me was life changing.”

CATHOLIC FAMILY DAY AT CAROWINDS

Sunday, July 28

9:00 am Mass with Bishop Michael Martin

Admission is $60 and includes:

Park Admission

All-You-Can-Eat Lunch

Free Parking

DIOCESE OF CHARLOTTE

DISCERNMENT RETREATS

FOR YOUNG MEN & WOMEN

QUO VADIS DAYS

A week-long discernment camp & retreat for young men, ages 15-19 at Belmont Abbey.

Monday-Friday, June 10-14

DUC IN ALTUM 2024

A week-long discernment camp & retreat for young women, ages 16-19 at Belmont Abbey.

Monday-Friday, June 24-28

TALITHA KOUM 2024

A discernment day for young women, ages 12-15.

8 a.m.-4 p.m. Monday, June 24

BISHOP-ELECT MICHAEL MARTIN ORDINATION

Watch livestream broadcasts of the events surrounding the ordination of Bishop-elect Michael Martin, OFM Conv., as the fifth Bishop of Charlotte:

• Tuesday, May 28 (7:00 pm) – Holy Hour with Benediction: An Evening of Praise and Prayer
• Wednesday, May 29 (1:00 pm) – Episcopal Ordination Mass
• Thursday, May 30 (10:00 am) – Mass of Reception in the Cathedral Church

COFFEE, CONVERSATION, & DONUTS

Sunday, June 2

Let’s catch up in the Cloister on Corpus Christi Sunday, June 2 after all Masses! We hope to see you there!

Hosted by the Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion

SENIORS MINISTRY



Click the event name below to sign up!

Walk & Talk in the Park

• Join us on Wednesdays in May (1:30 - 2:30 pm) for a little exercise and fellowship!
• Meet at the Carousel in Country Park before 1:30 pm
• Questions? Contact Alice Yorks at ayorks@stpiusxnc.com.

Tai Chi (No Advance Registration Required)

• Set your mind and body free with Tai Chi
• Thursday mornings 9:30 - 10:15 am
• $5.00 pay when you arrive for class or on Realm
• Please join us also for practice session on Mondays @ 10:30. No fee required.

Senior Academy

• The Guilford County Sheriff’s Office is offering a Senior Academy for adults ages 50+ to identify and address issues facing older adults.
• This is a free, seven-week Academy designed to help reduce senior victimization, enhance a sense if security and introduce a network of community services. 
• June 4, 11, 18, 25; July 9, 16, 13
• Topics include: Crime Prevention / Safety, Fraud,  Scams & Identity Theft, PACE of the Triad, Senior Health & Fitness, Healthy Living & Eating, Elder Abuse, Neglect & Exploitation, AND MUCH MORE!

Theology Uncorked

• Thursday, June 13 from 6:00 - 7:30 pm
• Complimentary wine and hors d'oeuvres
• Register using the link here via Realm or call the parish office no later than June 10.

Seniors: 50's Jukebox Revival

• Sunday, August 18 at 3:00 pm
• Van Dyke Theatre @ Cultural Arts Center (200 N Davie St, Greensboro, NC
• Join us for a celebration of the fabulous 50’s and the birth of Rock & Roll, Rockabilly, R&B, Country and Pop! Presented by Penn Family Music.
• Tickets $10.00

Each month our Healthcare Ministry provides helpful healthcare updates and tips for our parishioners. Click the links here to read the full articles on our parish blog page, provided by our congregational nurse, Wendi Gwaltney, RN.

Fireworks Safety

Imagine a beautiful sunny day surrounded by family and friends—celebrating our country's freedom. What better way to end a perfect day than with a magnificent fireworks display?

Living With Alzheimer's

June is Alzheimer's Awareness month. Awareness is bringing knowledge to people that only affects some. Awareness serves a purpose. Understanding Alzheimer's Disease creates an open environment for everyone with less judgment.

Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ

Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament

Sunday, June 2

Between the 9:00 am and 11:30 am Masses, Adoration will be held in honor of this Solemnity. There will be a procession to repose in the chapel before the 11:30 am Mass.

Every First Friday of the Month, we have Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament from 12:00 noon until 5:00 pm in the church. Please consider spending some time with Jesus in prayer and reflection. You may use this link to sign up for a slot, but no sign up is necessary. Feel free to drop in at any time throughout the afternoon. Next Date: June 7

Thank you to all those who have given to the Diocesan Support Appeal.

So far, 446 households have contributed to our DSA. We have reached $212,652 in pledges and donations. Any contributions above and beyond our goal come back to St. Pius X parish for our own use! Your pledge to the DSA is shared with the educational, multicultural, vocational and social service ministries of the diocese. You may complete a pledge envelope and return it at Mass or to the Parish Office, use the QR code here or go to charlottediocese.org/dsa to make a gift online.

PARISH OFFICE HOURS

Monday, Tuesday, Thursday, Friday

8:30 am - 4:00 pm

Wednesday

8:30 am - 12:30 pm

Phone: 336.272.4681

Email: spxmail@stpiusxnc.com

REGULAR MASS TIMES

Weekend Masses

Saturday at *5:00 pm (Vigil)

Sunday at 7:30 am, *9:00 am, *11:30 am

*nursery available

Daily Masses

Monday, Thursday, Friday at 5:15 pm

Tuesday at 8:30 am