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

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Latest Parish News

Rosary in the Garden

The month of October is dedicated to the holy rosary. The Catholic Daughters invite all parishioners to join them every Wednesday evening in October, after the 5:30 pm Mass, to recite the rosary in the Prayer Garden. Bring your lawn chairs and intentions as we pray together.    

All Souls Novena of Masses

We will be having a Novena of Masses for All Souls Day from November 2nd – 10th. Each day, one Mass will be offered for the repose of the souls of all the faithful departed. If you would like for your deceased family member or loved one to be included in the novena, simply use the All Souls envelope included in your monthly envelope mailing.  If you don’t receive envelopes, then pick up one of the envelopes at the doors of the church.  Be sure to list their names and return the envelope with your donation by October 27^th and they will be placed in the sanctuary during the novena. 

CARNIVAL FUN

The St. Pius X Catholic School Halloween Carnival is just two weeks away! Mark your calendars for Friday night, October 25th from 5:30-10pm.  Come out and enjoy great carnival food (food trucks galore); kid-friendly games (bounce houses, dunking booth, rock climbing wall, ring toss, cake walk, toy walk), and an amazing silent auction in the Parish Hall where we serve beer and wine.                                                                                     

Box Tops!

St. Pius X School is collecting Box Tops for Education.  Please place your clipped Box Tops in the Container at the back of church. To help even more, download the Box Tops app, and select St. Pius X School.  Just scan your receipt and the app will award the school for the items with valid Box Tops.

That Man Is You

Over 25,000 thousand men meet weekly for That Man is You!  What keeps most men coming back are the bonds of the brotherhood within the small groups.  This week, we will discover the need for Christian brotherhood is biblical. Inspiration, accountability and authentic friendship is indispensable in this fight of faith that we are caught up in. We can't fight the battle alone.  In this spiritual battle, the lives of men and families are at stake. Your presence is powerful.  We meet Saturdays, 6:30-8:00am, CC #2, coffee and refreshments provided.

Exalt Night of Worship

This will be a night of worship, with time to adore Christ in the Eucharist, with an inspirational testimony to help us reconnect with Christ.  High school teens and young adults, and families are welcome.  It will be on October 17^th, 2019 here at St. Pius X Catholic Church from 7:15 – 9:15 p.m. in the Youth Building.  Contact the Office Youth & Young Adults at 361-882-6191 for more information.

Pilgrimage to the Holy Land

Ever wanted to walk where our Lord and Savior walked?  Join us for the ultimate bible study and a pilgrimage of a lifetime!  Fr. Paul will be leading a 10-day pilgrimage to the Holy Land from January 29 - February 7, 2020.  The cost is $3,390 per person and includes roundtrip airfare from Houston, first class hotels, 2 meals daily, entrance fees, ground transportation, taxes, and tips.  Some of the highlights include: Caesarea, Mt. Carmel, the Sea of Galilee, Capernaum, Church of the Beatitudes, Multiplication of the Loaves and Fishes, Nazareth, Cana, Bethlehem, Church of the Holy Sepulcher, Via Dolorosa, Wailing Wall, Garden of Gethsemane, and the Dead Sea.  If interested, please stop by the parish office or see Fr. Paul for a brochure.  You may call the parish office at 361-993-4053 for more information.

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