Welcome to St. Pius X Catholic Church and School! For over 50 years now, St. Pius X Parish has been proclaiming the Gospel message and serving the spiritual needs of the city’s south side through more than 30 ministries. We are a vibrant and faithful parish community of approximately 1,500 families, in a city named after the Body of Christ. If you are looking for a place for sound Eucharistic worship and a caring spiritual family that you can call your own, we believe that you will find St. Pius X Catholic Church and School to be just what you are looking for. We invite you to come visit our parish, where it is our hope that you will encounter the dynamic presence of the Living God!

Whether you are a long-time church-goer or a newcomer to the life of faith, we pray that your time here will be richly blessed and we hope that you will come be a part of our growing faith community.

Should you like to become a member of our parish, please visit our newcomer’s page where you can find a registration form that you can place in the Sunday Collection or bring to the parish office.  If you have any questions or you would like to have one of the clergy come for a visit, please feel free to contact us.  May God pour out his blessings upon you!

Yours in Christ,

Fr. Paul A. Hesse

Latest Parish News

Religiious Education / Faith Formation for Children

IT IS TIME TO REGISTER!!!  As a new school year begins so too does a new Catechetical Year!  It is time to register for Religious Education classes K - 6th grade and Confirmation I & II.  Registration is now open.  You may registration online on our website or obtain the registration form online, in the church or in the parish office.  Classes begin September 5th for grades K - 6th grade and September 10th for Confirmation classes.  DO NOT DELAY!

Holy Day of Obligation~Soleminity of the Assumption

This Wednesday, August 15th, is the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary and is a Holy Day of Obligation. We will have several Masses available to help you fulfill your obligation. We will have Vigil Mass on Tuesday at 5:30 p.m. and Masses on Wednesday at 8:15 a.m., 12:00 noon, and 6:00 p.m.  Be sure to mark your calendars!

Parish Office Closed

The parish office will be closed Wednesday, August 15^th, for the Holy Day.  It will reopen on Thursday, August 16^th, at 9:00 a.m.

Let's Celebrate the Feast of St. Pius X!

On Tuesday, August 21^st, we will celebrate the Feast of St. Pius X, our patron saint. We invite all parishioners, both young and old, to come together and celebrate.  It begins with Mass at 6:00 p.m., followed by a meal in the parish hall.  This is a family affair, so bring your children and let's celebrate our life as a parish family.  

Men's Club Annual BBQ Dinner

The St. Pius X Men's Club will be serving their annual BBQ dinner on Sunday, August 26, 2018 from 11:00AM to 2:00PM.  BBQ brisket, sausage, potato salad, and beans.  Tickets per plate are only $9.00 and will be sold after Sunday Masses.  The St. Pius X Men's Club plays a vital role in maintaining the Parish property and serving its people; proceeds from the BBQ go directly to help fund these good works and projects throughout the year.  The next Men's Club monthly meeting will be held on August 14 in CC#1; dinner is served at 6:30 PM and the meeting starts at 7:00 PM.  New members are always very welcome! 

The Way Retreat for Women

Registration is now open for the Women’s “The Way” Retreats.  “The Way” is a 3-day, 3-night Eucharistic-centered retreat. There will be Sacraments, talks, reflection time, singing, praising, and sharing the blessings of our Lord.  Sign up to spend a weekend with fellow parishioners who want to share Christ’s love with you.  “The Way” Retreat for Women will be September 13^th – 16^th.  Registration forms can be found at the doors of the church and in the parish office.

Urgent Message for All Volunteers

 In order to protect our children and vulnerable adults, anyone who volunteers in any capacity in the Church is REQUIRED to have an up-to-date SAFE ENVIRONMENT card (blue card).  Please be sure to CHECK YOUR CARD to make sure it is not expired.  If it is, please check the bulletin or our website for the next available CMSE class dates and plan to attend.  We appreciate your willingness to volunteer, and at the same time, we want to assure that our parish is in compliance with diocesan requirements.  The next CMSE course dates held at St. Pius X are August 14th & 28th at 6:30 pm in CC#1.

Knights of Columbus News

• Join us for the Sunday Rosary at 9:25am in the church.
• Next council meeting will be held Tuesday, September 4th, 6:30pm, CC#1.

That Man Is You!

We are continuing our study of the Gospel of Matthew with the Catechism of the Catholic Church as a guide.  Meetings are Saturdays, 6:30-8:00am in CC#2.  Coffee and refreshments provided.

Blood Drive at St. Pius X

We’ll be holding a Blood drive next Sunday, August 19th from 9AM to 2PM.  Photo I.D. required.  All donors will receive a T-shirt, and a Texas Roadhouse coupon while supplies last.

Urgent Message for All Volunteers

 In order to protect our children and vulnerable adults, anyone who volunteers in any capacity in the Church is REQUIRED to have an up-to-date SAFE ENVIRONMENT card (blue card).  Please be sure to CHECK YOUR CARD to make sure it is not expired.  If it is, please check the bulletin or our website for the next available CMSE class dates and plan to attend.  We appreciate your willingness to volunteer, and at the same time, we want to assure that our parish is in compliance with diocesan requirements.  The next CMSE course dates held at St. Pius X are August 14th & 28th at 6:30 pm in CC#1.

Funeral Meal Ministry & Bereavement Ministry

Do you love to reach out to people who are suffering a loss?  Do you like to serve or feed others?  We are currently recruiting new volunteers for our Funeral Meal Ministry.  If you would like to volunteer in this endeavor to minister to those who are mourning, we need your help.  We welcome anyone who likes to cook, serve, donate side salads and desserts, or clean up following funeral meals.  We are also looking for individuals who feel a special call to help walk with those who are mourning the loss of a love one.  If you feel a special call to comfort and console, as well as aid in the preparation of the funeral liturgy, we need you.  We also are looking for people who would like to serve as Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion at funerals or who would occasionally be available to lector.  This is a way to serve Christ Our Lord and to live out the Corporal and Spiritual works of mercy.  For more information, please call Lisa at the parish office at (361) 993-4053.

Moving Beyond Grief

Are you grieving the loss of a loved one?  Are you dealing with loss as a result of a job or other aspect of grief?  We are beginning a group to support those who are grieving to move beyond grief.  We will initiate the sessions in September.  It will be guided by a professional and a volunteer.  If you are interested in knowing more, or would like to register, please contact the parish office at parishoffice@stpiusxcc.org or call 361-993-4053.