Manna Ministry Service and Outreach Manna Ministry What is Manna Ministry It’s a vital and special Ministry of St. Pius X Parish whose MISSION is TO CONTINUE TO FEED “GOD’S CHOSEN”, NAMELY, THE NEEDY . It’s a parish project in which parishioners get involved by the hundreds. They are excited and ready to serve and share with the needy! They prepare and serve food for the homeless; they make sandwiches the first weekend of each month for the needy; they contribute necessary items to the Calgary Urban Project Society (CUPS) the last two (2) weekends of January; How did this come about? Read on! History St. Pius X Manna Ministry Committee was established in 1997. It was an “offshoot” of the “Feed the Hungry” Committee (1995) with a goal to serve more needy people each year rather than the one meal per year at St. Mary’s Cathedral. MANNA is the biblical term referring to the feeding of God’s chosen people in the desert; our MINISTRY is to continue to feed God’s chosen people, namely, the needy. Our goal is to involve as many parishioners as possible in sharing their food and time to such community agencies as: Mustard Seed Ministry, Calgary Drop-in Centre, Avenue 15, as well as contributing to the Calgary Urban Project Society. Presently, the Manna Ministry Committee has Nine members who meet approximately three (3) times a year in September, January and June. If you wish to know more about this Ministry and/or how you can participate, please contact Kathy. manna.minstry@stpiusx.ca Get Involved! Being part of one of the service groups at St Pius X means that you are also serving Christ and the Church! You are welcome to join our vibrant community! Please fill out our Ministry Sign Up online form to register with one of the Ministries and Groups. Ministry Sign up First Name Last Name Email Message Thanks for submitting! Send

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Confirmation "Confirmation strengthens us to defend the faith and to spread the Gospel courageously." ~ Pope Francis Sacraments Confirmation Confirmation is for children who are in Grade 6 and up who have been Baptized. If your child requires First Reconciliation and / or First Holy Communion, additional formation sessions will be required. All the sessions will be held at the Church with both the parent(s) and candidate(s). The Confirmation Schedule will be emailed to those who are registered once it is finalized this summer. The preparation begins in November and continues through to the Confirmation Mass in the spring . Welcome to the Sacrament of Confirmation! If you have any questions please contact the Sacrament Preparation Coordinator Lindsay at pastoralassistant@stpiusx.ca or 403-289-3602. We look forward to journeying with you! May God bless you! Register For Confirmation *Mark your calendar for the following dates and times: INTRODUCTORY SESSION: WED NOV. 13 6:30-8:00PM SESSION 1 : WED NOV. 27 7:00-8:30PM SESSION 2 : WED DEC. 11 7:00-8:30PM SESSION 3 : WED JAN. 8 7:00-8:30PM SESSION 4 : WED JAN. 22 7:00-8:30PM SESSION 5 : : WED FEB. 5 6:30-8:00PM SESSION 6 : WED FEB. 19 6:30-8:00PM SESSION 7 : WED MAR. 26 6:30-8:00PM SESSION 8 : WED APR. 9 6:30-8:00PM RETREAT : SAT APR. 12 Registration 9:00am (Retreat begins 9:30am)- 3:45pm at St Michael’s Parish 800 85 St SW, Calgary, AB REHEARSAL : SAT MAY. 24 9:30-11:00AM Welcome to the Sacrament of Confirmation! If you have any questions please contact the Sacrament Preparation Coordinator Lindsay at pastoralassistant@stpiusx.ca or 403-289-3602. We look forward to journeying with you! May God bless you!

Adult Faith Formation Prayer and Faith Adult Faith Formation Are you interested in leading a Faith Group or just joining one? Please contact Deacon Dan. Get Involved! Being part of one of the service groups at St Pius X means that you are also serving Christ and the Church! You are welcome to join our vibrant community! Please fill out our Ministry Sign Up online form to register with one of the Ministries and Groups. Ministry Sign up First Name Last Name Email Message Thanks for submitting! Send

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Marriage "Marriage is an act of will that signifies and involves a mutual gift, which unites the spouses and binds them to their eventual souls, with whom they make up a sole family - a domestic church" -- John Paul II Sacraments Marriage The union of a man and woman in Christian Marriage is a sign of God’s union with the People of God. Therefore, it requires of those who enter it a complete and unreserved giving of self. Christ also referred to the love of Marriage to describe his own love for his bride, the Church. This love is lifelong, fruitful and completely faithful. The desire to live one’s faith must be as important as the desire to live with one’s spouse; the relationship to God is intimate and demands self-giving in the same way that your relationship with your spouse demands intimacy and self-giving. The Sacrament of Marriage is an important event for the Catholic Church as well. Married couples who are committed to a generous, faithful and life-giving love are one of the clearest and best signs of the love of God. Engaged couples are kindly asked to directly contact our Priest or Deacon to book the date and time for your initial interview. A minimum of four months’ notice is required to allow time for pre-marriage sessions, planning for the wedding liturgy and a marriage preparation course. Please select from the following forms and documents to prepare for your marriage and wedding. Calgary Diocese Freedom to Marry Forms Bride and Groom ( 2A and 2B ) Rite of Marriage outside of the Mass First Readings for Weddings Second Readings For Weddings Gospel Readings for Weddings Responsorial Psalm for Weddings Marriage Preparation Course Any married couples interested in becoming sponsors for engaged couples are invited to fill out the marriage preparation course or contact the parish office. Any married couples seeking the Retrouvaille program to help with their marriage can find more information at www.helpourmarriagecalgary.com

Knights of Columbus Service and Outreach Knights of Columbus Catholic Men’s group called to Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism. We meet once per month. Please contact Knights of Columbus for more information! Get Involved! Being part of one of the service groups at St Pius X means that you are also serving Christ and the Church! You are welcome to join our vibrant community! Please fill out our Ministry Sign Up online form to register with one of the Ministries and Groups. Ministry Sign up Knights of Columbus Updates First Name Last Name Email Message Thanks for submitting! Send

Contact St. Pius X Roman Catholic Church, Calgary Alberta Mass Times Read Our Bulletin GET IN TOUCH Contact & Visiting Info Worship Gatherings Wed, Thurs, Fri 9:00 am Saturday 5 PM Sunday 9 & 11 AM Mailing Address 2424 24 Avenue NW Calgary, AB T2M 2A2 Phone & Email (403) 289-3602 office@stpiusx.ca Email Fr. SAJO Email Deacon Dan Email Bookkeeper Office Hours 9:00 am – 1:30 pm Monday – Friday Closed Statutory Holidays Want to send a Prayer Request? Please use the form below and we will add your intentions to the weekly or weekend Mass. First Name Email Last Name Email Message Send Message Office Location & Hours Office Location: Southwest corner of the church facing 24th Avenue NW. Office Hours: 9:00 am – 1:30 pm Monday – Friday Closed Statutory Holidays Parking Parking stalls can be found around the church and parish hall. For Saturday and Sunday masses the parking lot between the parish hall and 24 St NW is open and can be accessed via the alleyway on the north side of the church. The parking lot is also open for larger events during the week. This map shows the availability of on-street parking around the church. Sacraments For Sacrament Information (Baptism, Reconciliation, Eucharist etc.) please check our Menu links at the top of the page. For Funerals , please contact us using the form above. For detailed information about a Celebration of Life (Funeral) Mass and reception, please visit the Funerals page . New Parishioner? Fill out our online form. We would love to meet you! Online Form Support The Parish Thank you to all of our Parishioners who continue to support our Parish during this time of pandemic with their donations . We would like to make it as easy as possible for you to make a donation, so we have a number of ways to donate. Click the button below to see your options. Donate Our Parish Bulletin Join our email list to stay up to date with the latest news and events from our Parish. E Mail Adress* First Name* Last Name Subscribe *indicates required

Funerals Celebration Of Life Please contact the parish office to book the date and time for funeral arrangements. To see the Sacred Scripture Selections and Prayers of the Faithful Please select from the following: Liturgy First Readings Liturgy Second Readings Liturgy Gospel Readings Prayers of the Faithful-A Prayers of the Faithful-B Prayers of the Faithful-C Psalms for Funerals Funeral Services St. Rita’s Ladies Group will host funeral receptions with Tea, Coffee and Juice for $5.00 per person attending. Food and desserts are to be provided by the funeral family.

Anointing Of The Sick "We are all sinners. But God heals us with an abundance of grace, mercy and tenderness" -- Pope Francis Sacraments Anointing Of The Sick The Cathechism of the Catholic Church (1499) states that “By the sacred anointing of the sick and the prayer of the priests the whole Church commends those who are ill to the suffering and glorified Lord, that he may raise them up and save them. And indeed she exhorts them to contribute to the good of the People of God by freely uniting themselves to the Passion and death of Christ.” The Anointing of the Sick is meant not just for those dying, but before major surgery, and in a time of physical or mental distress. To arrange for the Anointing of the Sick please contact the parish office .

Legion of Mary Prayer and Faith Legion of Mary Join us for a Devotion to Mary every Tuesdays at 9:15 am. All are Welcome! Get Involved! Being part of one of the service groups at St Pius X means that you are also serving Christ and the Church! You are welcome to join our vibrant community! Please fill out our Ministry Sign Up online form to register with one of the Ministries and Groups. Ministry Sign up First Name Last Name Email Message Thanks for submitting! Send