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

Please click here to view our Welcome to the Parish video!

Stations of the Cross - Live-streamed

Go to www.facebook.com/stpiusxcc to view our Stations of the cross live at 7:00 pm Friday evenings.

Papal Urbi et Orbi Message - With Special Plenary Indulgence Attached

https://southtexascatholic.com/news/holy-father-will-grant-participants-plenary-indulgence-on-march-27 

Daily Mass Live-streamed!

To watch today's Mass live, visit us on Facebook and like our page by clicking the link on this homepage or, when logged into Facebook, search St. Pius X Catholic Church.  

To view a Mass that has already celebrated, click the link below:

Monday, March 30, 2020: https://www.facebook.com/stpiusxcc/videos/211893016757762/ Because of an interruption, continue a second portion of the Mass here: https://www.facebook.com/stpiusxcc/videos/4239905476027015/

Sunday, March 29, 2020: https://www.facebook.com/stpiusxcc/videos/1046855169047703/

Saturday, March 28, 2020: https://www.facebook.com/stpiusxcc/videos/2558721724346967/

Friday, March 27, 2020: https://www.facebook.com/stpiusxcc/videos/1667350910080560/

Thursday, March 26, 2020: https://www.facebook.com/stpiusxcc/videos/259269701758524/

Wednesday, March 25, 2020 - Solemnity of the Assumption: https://www.facebook.com/stpiusxcc/videos/852033621941006/

Tuesday, March 24, 2020: https://www.facebook.com/stpiusxcc/videos/893223184437054/

Monday, March 23, 2020: https://www.facebook.com/stpiusxcc/videos/197301965043791/

Sunday, March 22, 2020: https://www.facebook.com/stpiusxcc/videos/527093568214825/

Saturday, March 21, 2020: https://www.facebook.com/stpiusxcc/videos/1153016061726268/

Friday, March 20, 2020: https://www.facebook.com/stpiusxcc/videos/205947193994282/

Thurs, March 19, 2020: https://www.facebook.com/stpiusxcc/videos/1604547606368776/

Updates Concerning Coronavirus (COVID - 19)

COVID-19 Update 03-20-2020:

Masses:

All Masses, both Sunday and weekday, within the Diocese of Corpus Christi have been suspended until further notice.  Here at St. Pius X, Fr. Paul will be live-streaming Masses every weekday, Monday - Saturday at 8:15 am and on Sundays at 10:00 am.  

Though no one is permitted to be present for Masses out of concern for everyone's safety, the church will be open during weekdays for private prayer, except during Mass times.  Sunday is still the Lord's Day, so we encourage families to gather to watch Mass online or on TV, to pray together, read the daily Scripture readings (found at the bottom of the homepage on our website), recite the rosary, or any other act of devotion to maintain the importance of keeping holy the Lord's Day.

Confessions:

All regularly scheduled onfession times are suspended.  Confessions can only be heard by appointment and will be heard in an open space.  All penance services are also cancelled.

Anointing of the Sick:

Anointing may only take place in an emergency.

Baptisms:

Baptisms are postponed until further notice, unless there is a danger of death.

Holy Week and Easter:

Masses and celebrations for Holy Week are Pending.

Sunday Contributions

This is a very difficult time for everyone financially, but if you can possibly continue your parish giving, it helps us to meet our operating expenses.  Please click on the “Online Giving” tab to give online.  Otherwise, feel free to mail in your contributions or drop them in the black locked mailbox on the porch of the parish office.

Latest Parish News

Adoration & Stations of the Cross - CANCELLED

Until March 31st.

Lenten Fish Fry - CANCELLED until further notice

No fish fry until further notice.

Men’s Club BBQ Chicken POSTPONED

The Men's Club has cancelled their chicken BBQ for this weekend.  It will be rescheduled at a later date.

Lenten Parish Mission CANCELLED

This parish mission has been cancelled.

Mass Intentions Will Be Offered

Even though Masses have been cancelled, Fr. Paul will continue to offer the intentions at the private Masses he celebrates during this time.

Sunday Mass Babysitting CANCELLED

With the cancellation of Sunday Masses, babysitting is also cancelled until further notice.

Jesus and the Jewish Roots of Holy Week

Sadly, most of our Lenten gatherings have been cancelled, including our Lenten Parish Mission. However, we CAN still gather in small groups of 10 or less (maintaining proper social distancing, of course) and study God’s Word.  So, YES, we are still planning on viewing the two hour Bible Study from Dr. Brant Pitre called Jesus and the Jewish Roots of Holy Week.  

In order to stay within the 10 person limit, we have added additional viewing opportunities. Each session will be the same, so sign up for the time that best suits you:

Mon   March 30^th   7:00 pm        Youth Center

Tue     March 31^st   2:00 pm        Youth Center

Tue     March 31^st   7:00 pm        Youth Center

Tue     April 7^th         2:00 pm        Youth Center

Tue     April 7^th         7:00 pm        Youth Center

Please contact the Parish Office and let us know which session you would like to attend.

VBS REGISTRATION CONTINUES!

At this tme, we are still planning to have VBS June 1st - 5th.  Early registration is going on until May 18th.  Cost is $25 per child.  After May 18th, the cost is $30 per child.  Registrations forms can be found at the doors of the church, or at the parish office during office hours.  Please continue to check the bulletin for any change in the date.

VACATION BIBLE SCHOOL - JUNE 1st - 5th

The train is on the track ready to bring aboard staff and passgeners.  If you would like to be a staff member, must be 15 years or older, please call Sr. Barbara Netek at (361)993-4053.  We will be registering passengers, 5 - 12 years old only, beginning in March.  Come aboard for a trip of a lifetime!

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