SChurch of aint Pius XSUnder the pastoral care of the Religious Community of the Alagad Ni Maria (Disciples of Mary) A Roman Catholic Faith Community • Founded in 1954 • Renovated 2013

September 23, 2018

91 Secor Road Scarsdale, NY 10583Phone: (914) 725-2755Fax: (914) 725-2782E-mail: SaintPiusX@optonline.netVisit our website: www.saintpiusxchurch.com

Sunday Mass:Saturday Evening Mass – 5:00 p.m. Sunday – 8:00, 9:15, 10:30 a.m. Family Mass (Children’s Homily) & 12:00 noon. (St. Pius X Choir will sing at alternate 5pm & 12 noon Masses)

Daily Mass:Monday to Friday – 6:30 (during Lent), 8:00 & 11:30 a.m.Saturday – 9:00 a.m.Adoration: 1st Saturday – 9:30 a.m. – 5:00 p.m.Our Lady of Perpetual Help Novena: 1st Wednesday – 11:30amIn July & August – No 11:30 a.m. Mass, Adoration or Novena Reconciliation: Every Saturday from 4:00 – 4:30 p.m.

Reverend Francisco Sebastian Bacatan, Ph.D., A.M.Pastor

Reverend Joselito C. Ramos, A.M.Parochial Vicar

Reverend Dexter Jay M. Nebrida, A.M.Parochial Vicar

Deacon: Rev. Mr. Theodore Gaskin

Trustees: Christopher Saenger and Nicholas Brusco

THE NEW CHURCH OF ST. PIUS X

Bringing Our Vision to Life.

THE NEW CHURCH OF ST. PIUS X

Bringing Our Vision to Life.

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September 23 – 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Mass Intentions for the Week Parish Stewardship

God bless you warmly & often for your support! September 16 Collection Total: $8,177.83

Loose Bills Offering: $1,254 Envelopes/Checks: 169

Attendance: 919 Shrine (candles): $173

832 Registered in the Parish, 688 Families receiving envelopes/using We share (Parish Pay)

Ways you can give:

1. Use weekly envelopes for your donations.

2. WeShare is an automated means to support our parish through monthly contributions from your checking, savings or credit/debit card account. Visit https://saintpiusxchurch.churchgiving.com/.

3. Please remember the church in your estate planning by including Church of St. Pius X in your will.

Make a bigger impact by donating long-term appreciated securities, including stock, bonds, and mutual funds, directly to the Church of St. Pius X. Compared with donating cash, or selling your appreciated securities and contributing the after-tax proceeds, you may be able to automatically increase your gift and your tax deduction. To participate, contact Elizabeth, our parish secretary, at (914) 725-2755.

Special Collection Dates for 2018St. Joseph’s Seminary September 30Mission Sunday October 21Support the mission work of the Disciples of Mary November 4Catholic Charities Campaign for Charity and Justice November 18Collection for Retired Religious December 9

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 229:00 Anniversary Tony & Lisette (Elisa) Campanile, by the Campanile Estate5:00 Michele, Giuseppina & Gerard Fredella, by Blaise & Kathi Fredella

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 23 – 25th Sunday in O.T.8:00 Fulvia, Antonio, Salvatore & Anna Maria Pepe, by Rose Occhicone9:15 Joseph Pompa, by Luisa, Dino & Marco Pompa10:30 Frederic Powers, by Virginia Powers12:00 Lina Santiago, by Pamela Mo

MONDAY, SEPTEMBER 248:00 Helen B., Luther R., & Deacon William J. Hill11:30 Minerva Pavon, by Gary & Cathy Quintalino

TUESDAY, SEPTEMBER 258:00 Frank Squitteri (4th Anniversary), by Catherine Squitteri11:30 Fleurdeliys Torres, by Lorna David

WEDNESDAY, SEPTEMBER 26 – Ss. Cosmas and Damian8:00 Anne Heller, by Marc & Dona Heller11:30 Filomena & Giulia Smilari, by Ines & Gaetano Scutaro

THURSDAY, SEPTEMBER 27 – St. Vincent de Paul8:00 Elisa Campanile, by the Campanile Estate11:30 Lorraine Scarola, by John Scarola

FRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 28 – St. Lawrence Ruiz and Companions; St. Wenceslaus8:00 Msgr. William B. O'Brien11:30 Martha P. Pope (2nd Anniversary), by Joanie Pope

SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 299:00 Anthony Barcia, by Catherine Squitteri5:00 Intentions of Maria Campanile Alberico, by Campanile Est. Betty Foley, by the Lefever Family Fabian Sy, by Ginny Reichenbach

SUNDAY, SEPTEMBER 30 – 26th Sunday in O.T.8:00 Teresa Bushy, by Peter & Patti Gordon9:15 JamesGrifferty,Jr., by Jim & Peggy Grifferty10:30 Dominic Tambini, by Nancy Tambini12:00 Elisa Campanile, by the Campanile Estate Frank Conway & Michael Laymon, by Ann Conway Carmen Warren Chioco, by Robert, Michelle & Matthew Kryger

2nd Collection for next week St. Joseph’s Seminary:St. Joseph’s primary mission is to serve the Church by forming men for the Catholic priesthood who will hand on the life and tradition of the Church’s faith in the context ofthenewevangelizationofthetwenty-firstcentury.TheSeminaryoffersaprogramofhuman,spiritual,intellectual,and pastoral formation that is faithful to the Magisterium of the Catholic Church. Through an integration of these “pillars of formation”, St. Joseph’s aims to form men according to the Heart of Jesus the Good Shepherd.

Join us for the next Parish Council meeting on September 24 at 8pm in Parish Hall. All are invited!

PARISHCOUNCIL

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September 23–29, 2018

Saints & Special ObservancesSunday: Twenty-fifthSundayinOrdinaryTime;Wednesday: Ss. Cosmas and DamianThursday: St. Vincent de PaulFriday: St. Lawrence Ruiz and Companions; St. WenceslausSaturday: Ss. Michael, Gabriel, and Raphael

Saint Wenceslaus (c. 907 – 929), September 28

If saints have been falsely characterized as “other worldly,” the life of Wenceslaus stands as an example to the contrary: He stood for Christian values in the midst of the political intrigues which characterized 10th-century Bohemia.

Wenceslaus was born in 907 near Prague, son of the Duke of Bohemia. His saintly grandmother, Ludmilla, raised him and sought to promote him as ruler of Bohemia in place of his mother, who favored the anti-Christian factions. Ludmilla was eventually murdered, but rival Christian forces enabled Wenceslaus to assume leadership of the government.

HisrulewasmarkedbyeffortstowardunificationwithinBohemia, support of the Church, and peace-making negotiations with Germany, a policy which caused him trouble with the anti-Christian opposition. His brother Boleslav joined in the plotting, and in September of 929 invited Wenceslaus to Alt Bunglou for the celebration of the feast of Saints Cosmas and Damian. On the way to Mass, Boleslav attacked his brother, and in the struggle, Wenceslaus was killed by supporters of Boleslav.

Although his death resulted primarily from political upheaval, Wenceslaus was hailed as a martyr for the faith, and his tomb became a pilgrimage shrine. He is hailed as the patron of the Bohemian people and of the former Czechoslovakia.

Reflection“Good King Wenceslaus” was able to incarnate his Christianityinaworldfilledwithpoliticalunrest.Whileweareoftenvictimsofviolenceofadifferentsort,wecan easily identify with his struggle to bring harmony to society. The call to become involved in social change and in political activity is addressed to Christians; the values of the gospel are sorely needed today.Ref: https://www.franciscanmedia.org/saint-wenceslaus/Photo: https://i.pinimg.com/originals/2f/57/d3/2f57d3384686edc515d7ca8f9352fa93.jpg

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Recent Events at the Church of St. Pius X

Last Friday evening, sixteen St. Pius parishioners gathered in the lower church to inventory and prepare all of the donations for the Midnight Run the next evening. These hardworking and dedicated volunteers are shown below. And, on Saturday evening, twenty-three parishioners again gathered to prepare the food (sandwiches, soup, hot chocolate, snack bags, water) to serve to the homeless that evening. Thirteen of these volunteers are shown below, receiving a blessing from Fr. Sebastian at the 5pm Mass, prior to departing on the Run.

It was a most successful evening in NYC, departing at 9pm and returning at 1am. We served approximately 80-90 homeless and needy women and men on the streets of NYC at the four locations where we stopped. Of the 23 Run attendees, 5 were 1st time "Runners." Congratulations to the them!

The attendees for both evenings were: Karen and Jamie Bellas; Denise and Jim Craft; Elizabeth DeAlmeida; Jennifer and Matt Filos; Bob Fornabaio; Mary Ingriselli and Al Roth; Suzanne, Scott and Anthony Johnson; Hernan and Dorianna Marambio; Federico and Mariana Marini; Tom Morris; Angela, Brian and Nigel Pereira; John Ranieri; Alexandra Rodriguez; Jenny and Denis Shpits; Michael Wutkowski; and, Chris. Missing from the photos are Angela, Brian, and Nigel Pereira, John Ranieri, and Jennifer Filos.

Commissioning of Religious Education Catechists for school year 2018–2019

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Church of St. Pius XRenovation – Phase III

Bringing our Vision to Life — Renew + Rebuild — The New Pipe Organ

Together, let us fulfill the vision!

MINISTRY OF STEWARDSHIPHIGHLIGHTS

LITURGY

OUTREACHSt. Peter’s/ St. Denis’ Weekly and Lenten Food DrivesThroughout the year and during Lent, our parish collects non-perishable food items for the food pantry benefiting St. Peter’s and St. Denis’ Churches in Yonkers. There is a special need for cereals. Time: Flexible; all year and February/March for Lent Volunteer Opportunities:Volunteers help coordinate with the food pantry, assist with publicity, and purchase food items to fill the paper bags (for Lent). All donations are stored in the closet in the Narthex. Monetary donations can be made by check, payable to “St. Peter’s/St. Denis’ Food Pantry” to the Rectory.   Contact Information: Dolores Brett at 914-723-5303 or dbrett9@gmail.com

LectorThe proclamation of the Scriptures is an ancient and important ministry in the Church. Lectors proclaim, with reverence, the Scripture readings, Prayers of the Faithful and special announcements after Communion. Any adult or teen with a clear speaking voice comfortable talking in front of people will be trained. Contact Information: Lynne Soares at 914-723-5063 or lsoares60@gmail.com

Time:All ministries can choose the Mass time(s) they prefer. (Schedules are prepared in advance through an internet based Ministry Scheduler.)

A recent Journal News article highlighted the significant increase in families that fall under the ALICE category (Asset Limited,

Income Constrained, Employed). These families struggle with basic needs like housing, food, child care and transportation.

The number of families in Yonkers under ALICE has jumped to 52%! Our donations of food to the St. Peter's/St. Denis' Food

Pantry has helped them out for years, but the need seems greater than ever in many Westchester communities. PLEASE continue to bring in canned or packaged foods weekly and put them in the Food Pantry closet in the hallway. Thank you! Ê

The St. Pius X Pipe Organ is on the way! As you can see, many of the 2105 pipes for our new organ have been installed. Once the pipes are installed, each pipe must be voiced – adjusted for pitch, volume and timbre. Our organ will contain 37 ranks of pipes. Each rank has its ownparticulartoneandcolor,muchlikethedifferentinstruments in an orchestra. The ranks can be played individually or in myriad combinations to create a rich palate of sounds. The process of voicing the pipes is truly an art and takes a good deal of time, so we won’t have the full sound of the organ to use for a few months, but as each rank is voiced and ready to play, we will start to use them during worship. As new ranks become available, we will have a brief discussion about them before Mass, and as a community, we will get to know the intricacies, sound and character of our new organ as it comes to life.

HELP SUPPORT PIPE ORGAN PROJECT!Any gift you can make is greatly appreciated. If you can give even a small amount, we would be that much closer to our goal! However, if you can give more, Naming Opportunities are available for larger gifts of $5,000 and above – and they can be made as a collaborative gift between multiple families. Won't you consider helping us?

OUR CAMPAIGN OBJECTIVES

Initiatives Estimated Impacts Costs

Pipe Organ Costs in $450,000 Enhances our integration of music Excess of Gift worship.

Fund for Future Needs $164,570 Provides for pipe organ maintenance, creation of a music fund, and increasing parish reserves.

Total Parish needs $614,570

2018 Cardinal’s Annual $91,000 Supports the day-to-day needs of the Stewardship Appeal archdiocese and its ministries including Catholic Charities.

Supporting the $215,930 Supports the long-term needs of the Archdiocese* archdiocese and its ministries including creating an endowment for needy parishes.

Total Campaign Goal $921,500*Besides the endowment for needy parishes (6%), also includes funds for St. Patrick’s Cathedral (8%), Diocesan High Schools (4%), Evangelization and Lay Leadership Formation (2%), Catholic Charities (2%) and Campaign Costs (4%).

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To everything there is a season and a time for every purpose under heaven, A time to be healed ... Please remember to pray for:

Carol Vitale AllenPia Sta AnaPaul Angiolillo Michael AntoineManolita AntojaElisa Alcontin AtienzaLucy BaroneNathaniel Barrera Beatrice BechtoldJohn Burnett Mary CantaliceBaby Antonia CarpentieriGiuliana CavalliHelen CentorrinoAmy CiotaGerard ConklinIena CustodioJeannette DavisChristina Del Pin

Rebecca DelgadoAnthony DelvicarioFionn Foley (toddler)Kenneth Frawley III Elma Garma Jon Ghiozzi Pat GillinRobert GolanWeda GressetSiony GuintoSabrina HughesJames HunterMinda ImperialBaby Sloane Ava JordanSuzette JudalenaKevin KrazitAlfonso LatorreMary Jantzen Lopez-LardizabalBernabe Luna

Susanita Mariano Norma Mauricio-PangaWilliam MeyerWilliam McCueRestie MirandaDominic Merlucci (toddler)Estelito Pataksil Maria Mercedes PabonSr. Teresita Perez, MMFrank PerriDouglas PickCraig PlunkettLisa Saavedra ProctorAnne ReichlingJack Reidy Fe ReyesJoel RiveraSusan RosenhanElizabeth Ross

Mary Grace RossilloJohn RossittoRose Marie RossittoOliva San AntonioLaurie SattinSamantha SchleinHolly SchwartzWendy SgobboJay-John SoliongcoNida Flor TamidlesPedro TassariMarissa TolentinoGabriel TorrecampoHelena A. Trindade Rosemarie WidulskiBernadette WindsorNanette WindsorBaby Gabriel Wolpert

To add a name please contact (914) 725-2755 or stpiusxbulletin@aol.com. Please confirm person consents to having their name published.

September 2018

@In the charity of

your prayers please remember the souls of our

faithfully departed.

Rose Balduino

Paul Daniel Koors

May they enjoy a place of light, happiness

and peace.

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SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY1No adoration Rosary, after 9am Mass

2 3NO RE

Labor Day, No Mass

ParishofficeClosed

4NO RE

11:30am Mass resumes

5 6 7Celebration of Blessed Mother’s Birthday, 7pm Mass

8Nativity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Rosary, after 9am Mass

9Annual Backpack Blessings, 10:30am Mass

10NO RE

11NO RE

12 13 14 15Rosary, after 9am Mass

Midnight Run

16Catechetical Sunday Catechists’Commissioning Rites, 10:30am

Stewardship Sharing

17NO RE

18NO RE

19 20 21 22Rosary, after 9am Mass Blood Drive Sign-up

23Birthday Blessing, 10:30am

Blood Drive Sign-up

SPXYM Council Presentation, 12pm Mass. Meeting/ Orientation after 12pm mass

24RE IN SESSION

RE Classes Begin5th – 8th Grade

Parish Council Meeting, 8pm Pavilion (Sept.-Oct. Meeting)

25RE IN SESSION

RE Classes Begin1st – 4th Grade

26 27 28 29Rosary, after 9am Mass

30 Blood Drive, 8am-2pm Bag2School Sorting, 1pm

BAG-TO-SCHOOL

Parish Announcements

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9/23/18$100 Pratt Family$50 Joan Bernich$25 Roger Lucas

Calling All Couples celebrating wedding anniversaries this year 2018inincrementsoffiveyears(5,10,15,20, 25 …) and all couples who are married 50 years and above! Renew your vows to each other on Sunday October 21, 2018 at the 12 noon Mass. Champagne reception to follow. Please call the rectory to participate.

Wedding Jubilarians:Deacon Ted Gaskin & Alice Gaskin, 69 yearsRichard & Adele Civitano, 45 yearsLeonard & Marie Tallevi, 45 yearsFrank & Althea Fusco, 40 yearsHugh & Barbara Shevlin, 25 yearsWilliam & Andrea Deierlein, 15 yearsWill & Ellen Aslanian, 10 years

Wedding Jubilee MassSave the Date!

Planning Ahead: January 2019 Fr. Sebastian will celebrate a very special anniversary in January — the 25th anniversary of his ordination. The Mass of Thanksgiving celebrating the 25th Anniversary of his Ordination to the Holy Priesthood will be on Sunday, January 13 at 12noon followed by a reception at the Parish Hall. For a very special experience, celebrate with Fr. Sebastian and a small group of St. Pius parishioners in the Philippines. Immerse yourself in Philippine culture, visit St. Isidore's School, get to know more about the Disciples of Mary, and visit Manila and sights. Contact Kathy Cripps (kathy.cripps@verizon.net or 914-683-6830.) on or before October 15, 2018.

The New York Blood Center’s Blood Drive will be held at the Church of St. Pius X this month!

Sign-up weekend: Sept. 22 – Sept. 23.

Blood Drive: Sunday, September 30 from 8:00am – 2:00pm

Luncheon for Persons with DisabilitiesThis year the Mass and luncheon will be held on Saturday, October 13th in the parish hall. Guests start arriving at 11:00 am and the Mass is at 12:00 noon, with lunch immediately following the Mass. Below is a list of things that you can do to help:

1. Prepare a chicken casserole (recipe will be provided). 2. Bake brownies (No nuts, please).3. Set up the day before the luncheon, Friday, October 12th at approximately 5pm.4. Help in the kitchen the day of the luncheon, October 13th starting at 10am. 5. Assist guests arriving at 11am and departing at 2pm.6. Serve and/or help clean up Saturday, October 13th.7. Cash are always appreciated. Checks should be made out to St. Pius X Church and should be mailed to Jenn Powell (33 Barker Avenue, White Plains, NY 10601), or to the church rectory. Please write on the memo line: Luncheon for Persons with Disabilities.

Thankyouforanyhelpyoucanoffer!Pleasecontactoneof us if you can help out in any way:Dawn Powell (914-723-1481, dpowell12@gmail.com), and Jenn Powell (914-473-6221, jpowell21@gmail.com)

The Blessing of Animals will be on October 6 at 9:30am on the Saint Pius X Grounds. Please bring your pets leashed or caged and each will receive a blessing with Holy Water.

Refresh your driving skills with the AARP SMART DRIVER COURSE!The class will be held in the SPX

Parish Pavilion lower-level on Saturday October 20, 2018. You will learn: Defensive driving techniques, Provensafetystrategies,Newtrafficlawsandrulesoftheroad. Plus, there are no tests to pass. You simply sign up and learn. Upon completion you can save 10% on your car insurance and remove up to 4 points from your license.Registration @ 8:45am, Class starts @ 9:00am, Lunch break @ 12 noon - 12:30 pm, Finished @ 3:45pm. Reservations Required. $20 for AARP members, $25 for non-members. Space is limited, contact Rich Foran for information and reservations at raforan@yahoo.com.

Please join us for Eucharistic Minister Training on October 18, 2018 from 7-8pm in the Parish Pavilion (lower level of the Parishofficebuilding).Pleasecalltherectoryor approach any priest if you are interested in attending this training session. For those who are unable to attend, we also have another scheduled training on November 15.

Ministry Service

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ADULT ACTIVITY GROUP Save the date: October 25 at 7pm with The “Other” Mentalist Tom

Kennedy.

St. Pius X Ministry Schedules NEXT SUNDAY, 9/29 – 30:

Saturday, 5:00 PM A.S.: Evelyn Black, Sophia Black, Jeremy Ng L: Nicolas Black E.M.: Patti Gordon, Peter Gordon, Al Naclerio

Sunday, 8:00 AM A.S.: Gabriela Lopez, Joseph Russo L: Morris Anderson E.M.: Aurelie Ferrara

Sunday, 9:15 AM A.S.: Chloe Burt, Isabel Lago, Natalia Lago L: Quinlan Burke E.M.: Lucy Brusco, Nick Brusco, Gary Quintalino

Sunday, 10:30 AM A.S.: VOLUNTEER NOW L: Belen Marini E.M.: Danielle Bryson, Carrie Parker Hospitality: the Walker family

Sunday, 12:00 PM A.S.: Vanessa Barrera, Sophia Cha, Jo-Saih Lebale L: Marina Cardillo Pratt E.M.: Kapo Kasanda, Maria Pick, Marie Venezia B.C.M: Federico Marini, Mariana Marini

Check future schedules on Ministry Schedule Pro. Father Sebastian will send you a login link. If you think you can commit to one of these services in our parish please call Father Sebastian at (914) 725-2755.

A.S. = Altar Servers, L = Lector, E.M. = Eucharistic Ministers, B.C.M. = Blood of Christ Minister

Thank you ... to all who served in last Sunday's Masses, especially the Moats Family for hosting Family Mass hospitality; Altar Servers Sophia & George Krembs and Lector Fitz Ferraris; Gift-bearers the Patpatia family; and Gift-bearers Michael Wutkowski, Alexandra Rodriguez and Tom Morris.

Bag 2 School St. Pius X Backpack InitiativeWehopetosend75-100backpacksstuffedwithschoolsupplies to elementary school students at St. Isidore School and teens under the Pastoral care of the Religious Community of the Alagad ni Maria (Disciples of Mary) in the Philippines. To donate, please bring any of the supplies listed on flyers in the Narthex to the St. Pius X Church School lobby between September 1-30.Or$20fillsanewbackpack with grade appropriate supplies for a child or teen. Make your check payable to Church of St. Pius X with a note on the memo line: Bag 2 School.Thank you very much for your support!Coordinators: Greg and Marie-Helene McAndrew at 914-202-5072 (or gregmcandrew7@gmail.com)

The St Pius X Youth Ministry invites all the 9th-12th graders to join our Welcome Meeting and Orientation with pizza on September 23, 2018 after the 12pm Mass at the Parish Hall.

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Religious Education

Things to remember about our Religious Education Program Traffic PatternPlease enter the parking lot from Mamaroneck Road and leave by way of Secor Road in front of the Rectory. Parents of Grades 1 to 4 should park their car and walk to the main entrance of the school building to drop off and/or pick up your child. Do not drive in front of the Lobby of the school. Drive slowly as children often run out into the parking lot. Please be mindful and courteous to other drivers. Arrival Protocols and Departure ProtocolsParents of children in Grades 1 and 2 should walk his/her child to his/her classroom using the Main Entrance of the School ONLY. Children from grades 3 to 8 should remain in the Lobby until the Catechist arrives to escort them to their classroom. Students should not be in the classroom unless the Catechist is in the classroom. DepartureParents/guardians may come into the school building 10 minutes before dismissal time and wait in the Lobby except that parents/guardians of children in Grades 1 and 2 may go to the classroom at 5:00 pm and wait outside the door for dismissal. Special considerations, please, from your Director:

• Drive carefully and slowly

• No child should be on the playground before or after class without adult supervision.

• No food may be brought into classroom by young people or catechists. But children may bring their own snack and finish it by 3:30pm in the car or at the lobby.

• For special occasions, Parish Hall will be used for any food consumption.

• Consistent attendance is expected. If a learner has a total of three (3) absences a conference with the parents will be required. Confirmation preparation begins at Baptism and continue throughout the years preceding this sacrament. A call to report an absence is expected by a parent.

• Safety – Main school entrance will be the only means to enter and leave the building for pick up. The doors open from 3:15 to 3:45pm but will remain locked until 4:50pm.

• Parents or guardian are not allowed to pick up their child/children in the classroom during class. At no time will a child be permitted to leave the classroom on his/her own. For early dismissal, someone from the office will get the student from his/her classroom.

• Cellphone – No cellphone usage, text messaging or other electronic devices will be allowed in the classroom or at any Religious Education Program activity. Cellphones may be used in the school lobby to communicate with parents or guardians ONLY, NOT for social calls, and as permitted by Catechists at off-site religious Education Program activities. Cellphones and other electronic devices may be confiscated if these rules are violated. Parents may be required to retrieve them.

Thank You.

IMPORTANT DATES:9/24 RE Classes Begin, 5th – 8th Grade9/25 RE Classes Begin, 1st – 4th Grade10/1 8th Gr. Training for PwD Luncheon, classtime10/8 Columbus Day, NO RE10/10 8thGradeConfirmationParents’Meeting, 7:00-8:00pm, Parish Hall10/13 8th Gr. Required Community Service, Luncheon 10am – 2pm Parish Hall10/14 Kindergarten Begins, 9:30 – 10:15am 8thGr.ConfirmationInscription,12pmMass10/17 2nd Gr. 1st Communion Parents’ Meeting, 7:00-8:00pm Parish Hall10/21 1st Communion Blessing of Children and Gold Books, 10:30am mass10/24 7th Gr. Pre-Confirmation Parents’ Meeting, 7:00-8:00pm Parish Hall10/28 8th Gr. Confirmation Inscription, 12pm Mass

NEW ST. PIUS X CHILDREN’S CHOIR DIRECTOR As the new Religious Ed school year begins, we welcome our new Children’s Choir Director, Joanna Fusco, and we thank Elizabeth Farnum for her service in that role for the last two years. Joanna will be preparing

and leading the singing for our annual Christmas pageant and the children's songs during the ministry Masses for grades 1-4, First Reconciliation, and First Communion.

Joanna holds a Bachelors degree from the University of Delaware in Music Education, a Masters in Applied Teaching in Music from Lehman College, and a Masters in Educational Leadership from Fordham University. Ms. Fusco is a middle school music teacher in the City School District of New Rochelle, instructing students in both music technology and choir. She has served as the music director for several musicals at Preston High School in the Bronx, including Sister Act, The Addams Family, Into the Woods, and more.

We are very pleased to have Joanna joining our Music Ministry team.

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Church of Saint Pius X Parish InformationSaint Pius X Parish is under the pastoral care of the Religious Community of the Alagad Ni Maria (Disciples of Mary)

Parish Office Hours Monday to Thursday 9 am – 4:00 pm Friday – Closed (By appointment Only)

The SacramentsBaptism: Arrangements made by both parents with a priest or deacon.

Reconciliation - Penance Saturday 4:00 to 4:30 PM or anytime upon request.

Holy Matrimony: Arrangements should be made with a priest or a deacon at least six months prior to the wedding. Couples must attend Pre-Cana and Engagement Conferences.

The Eucharist & Anointing of the Sick: For serious illness or when someone is scheduled for hospitalization, please call the Rectory at (914) 725-2755.

Communion Calls: We are happy to bring the Eucharist to those unable to come to the Church.

Confirmation: Baptized Catholics who have not received Confirmation should contact a member of the pastoral staff.

Holy Orders: The pastoral staff is always ready to discuss the prospect of a vocation to the priesthood or religious life.

Religious Education for Students Kindergarten: Sunday 9:30-10:15am Grades 1-4 Tuesday: 3:30-5:00pm Grades 5-8 Monday: 3:30-5:00pm Gr. 8 Monday evening: 5:00-6:30pm

Religious Education for Adults The Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) is intended to address both the un-baptized who are seeking baptism as well as Christians from other traditions who desire to enter into full communion with the Catholic Church. Please call (914) 725-2755.

Parish Council: • Danielle Bryson, President, danibryson@gmail.com • Tom Battistoni, Vice President • Audrey Hendley, Secretary, Audrey.Hendley@aexp.com The Parish Council meets the first Monday of the month at 8:00 pm (Except for January, July & August). Everyone is welcome!

Parish Finance Committee Denis Andreuzzi Kathi Fredella Blaise Fredella Mark Fitzsimmons

Bulletin Submissions: E-mail stpiusxbulletin@aol.com or call (914) 725-2755 by the Monday before the next published bulletin. Any inserts must be in 10 days before the Sunday you wish it to be printed.

Parish Staff

Parish Secretary: Elizabeth Pirinea, (914) 725-2755, spxacc@optonline.net

Religious Education Coordinator: Rev. Joselito C. Ramos (914) 472-5594 stpiusxreled@yahoo.com Fax: (914) 725-1517

Religious Education Administrative Assistant: Ellen Aslanian, (914) 472-5594, stpiusxreled@yahoo.com, spx_altarservers@yahoo.com

Adult Education RCIA: Mr. Charles Junjulas, aquinas865@yahoo.com

Music Director: David Schmidt, stpiusxmusic@gmail.com Associate Music Director: Francis Kim

Phone Extensions, (914) 725-2755:Elizabeth - Secretary x10Fr. Sebastian x20Fr. Dexter x21Fr. Jose x23Ellen - RE x34

Parish Enrichment CoordinatorsAdult Activities:Kathy Cripps, kathy.cripps@verizon.netEileen Donovan, eileendono@gmail.comMarina Cardillo, mammadoc@gmail.comJoanne Sciortino, joanne.t.sciortino@citi.com

Altar Server Ministry: Rev. Dexter Nebrida, AM, dexternebrida@gmail.com

The Liturgy: Luisa Pompa, (914) 725-8940, dilu57@aol.com

Lector Training: Lynne Soares, (914) 723-5063, lsoares60@gmail.com

Hospitality for Family Mass: Ellen Aslanian, stpiusxreled@yahoo.com

Midnight Run: Tom Morris, morrist@us.ibm.com & Bob Fornabaio, rfornabaio@gmail.com

Pastoral Care: Debra Lupardo, debralupardo@gmail.com

Religious Education PTA (REPTA): Kim Angelo and Pamela Mo, stpiusxrepta@gmail.com

Young Adults/Professionals Group: Alexandra Rodriguez, Alexandra.Rodriguez@ibm.com

Youth Ministry: Rev. Dexter Nebrida, Joey Fournier, Jill Gettinger, Tricia Marolda, stpiusxyouthministry@yahoo.com

11 DAYS: JULY 13 - 23, 2020 Hosted by FR. JOSE & FR. DEXTER$4,159 PER PERSON FROM NEW YORK (Air/land tour price is $3,689 plus $470 government taxes/airline surcharges)

Visiting Heidelberg * Rhine Valley * Lucerne * Innsbruck * Altötting * Marktl Am Inn * Salzburg * Munich * Rothenburg

PriceIncludes:RoundtripairfromNewYork,firstclass/selecthotels,hotels&guesthousesinOberammergau,firstclass (Category 1) admissions tickets for the Passion Play, most meals, comprehensive sightseeing with an English-speaking guide and more!!

For a brochure & more information, please contact Fr. Jose or Fr. Dexter Tel: (914) 725-2755 Email: saintpiusx@optonline.net

TOUR OFALPINE EUROPEIncluding The Passion Play of Oberammergau

TOUR OFALPINE EUROPEIncluding The Passion Play of Oberammergau

September Birthday Blessings will be this Sunday Sept. 23 at the 10:30am Mass. All who celebrate birthdays in September, will come up for their blessing.

September Birthdays: Felix John Petrillo 9/8 Charlotte Bryson 9/21 John Ranieri 9/8 Owen Casey 9/27 Jade D’Agostino 9/9 Peggy Moser 9/27 Angelina Pil 9/12 Joseph Ferrara 9/28 Restituto Miranda Jr 9/13 Rein Miranda 9/29 Margaret Scoca Capriolo 9/19 Anne Conway 9/30 Maricel Miranda 9/19

September Anniversaries:Ted & Alice Gaskin 9/3

Mr. & Mrs. Edward LaMacchia 9/7Denis & Jenny Shpits 9/26

To add a name to the Birthday list, please e-mail stpiusxbulletin@aol.com

Catholic Widows and Widowers Group meets monthly, usually on the fourth Monday of the month, at Church of St Pius X to honor our deceased spouses with a Mass at 7pm in Mary's Chapel, followed by a social meeting with refreshments. Our next meeting date is Monday, September 24th. We plan activities and have meals at local area restaurants. For inquiries, call 914-715-5817 or email: cww10583@gmail.com.