St. Pius Roman Catholic Church
1100 Woodside Road Redwood City, CA 94061
(650) 361-1411 Fax (650) 369-3641
After hours emergency only: (650) 395-7487
St. Pius School (650) 368-8327
25
th
Sunday in Ordinary Time September 22, 2019
Reverend Thomas Vital Martin
PastorReverend Kyle Faller Reverend Edgardo Rodriguez
Parochial Vicars
Reverend Gerald Coleman, P. S. S.
Priest In Residence
Marc Nava
St. Pius School Principal Preschool Director Lauri Hill Parish Operations Manager Judy Giacometti Mass Times Monday to Friday: 8:00 am Saturday Vigil: 5:00 pm Sunday Schedule: 8:00 am 9:30 am Family Mass 11:30 am Spanish Mass 5:00 pm Teen Mass Reconciliation Saturday: 3:30 - 4:30 pm
Mondays & Fridays: 7:30 - 7:45 am or by appointment
For all Sacraments
Family must be registered in the parish for at least 6 months and attend Mass regularly. Contact the Parish Center at least one month in advance for Baptism and six months in advance for Marriage. Anointing of the Sick & Viaticum
For those who are scheduled for surgery or seriously ill, please contact the Parish Center. For those in the hospital, please contact the hospital chaplain.
Visitation of the Sick & Homebound
Please contact the Parish Center for an Extraordinary Minister to bring Holy Communion.
Free Subscription to Formed pius.formed.org
No one can serve two masters. Either you will
hate the one and love the other, or you will be
devoted to the one and despise the
other. You cannot serve both God and money.
this week
21 Saturday St. Matthew22 Sunday 25th Sunday in Ordinary Time
3:30 pm Confirmation Class (C1-Conf Rm)
23 Monday St. Pio of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio)
7:30 am Individual Reconciliation (Church) 7:00 pm Eucharistic Ministers & Lectors Meeting
(Church)
7:00 pm Grief Ministry Support Group (C1-Conf Rm)
24 Tuesday Weekday
9:30 am Spiritual Reading Group (C2-PC Tiled Rm) 7:00 pm St. Vincent de Paul Meeting (C1-Conf Rm)
25 Wednesday SS. Louis Martin & Zélie Guerin
4:00 pm Sacramental Preparation Class 6:00 pm Women's Club General Meeting (HC)
26 Thursday St. Paul VI
27 Friday St. Vincent de Paul
7:30 am Individual Reconciliation (Church) 8:45 am Centering Prayer (C2-PC Tiled Rm) 10:30 am Senior's Meeting (HC Senior Rm) 7:00 pm Spanish Choir Rehearsal (C1-Conf Rm)
28 Saturday St. Wenceslaus
7:45 am Sandwiches on Sunday (Field Kitchen) 8:45 am Interfaith Dialogue (C2-PC Tiled Rm) 3:30 pm Individual Reconciliation (Church)
September 21 - 28, 2019
PC = Parish Center FC = Fitzsimon Center HC = Homer Crouse
Rev Thomas Vital Martin frtom@pius.org, ext 117 Rev Kyle Faller frkyle@pius.org, ext 118 Rev Edgardo Rodriguez fredgardo@pius.org, ext 121 Marc Nava, St. Pius School Principal
mnava@stpiusschool.org (650) 368-8327
Judy Giacometti, Parish Operations Manager judy@pius.org, ext 110
Lauri Hill, Preschool Director preschool@stpiusschool.org, ext 127
Cathy Yee, Liturgy & Special Projects Coordinator cathy@pius.org, ext 116
Tony Eiras, Director of Sacred Music tony@pius.org, ext 115
Elvira Cabahug-Garcia, Parish Secretary elvira@pius.org, ext 114
Kristin Bright, Receptionist kristin@pius.org, ext 111 Debbie Castelli, Bookkeeper debbie@pius.org, ext 120 Adele Sanchez
Senior Coordinator
Altar Society - Barbara Mosso
barbara.mosso@frosch.com (650) 346-6677 Environment Committee
Stephanie Herbst and Evelyn Martin SPSEnvironmentCom@googlegroups.com Grief Ministry
griefministry@pius.org (650) 361-0655 Italian Catholic Federation
Anna Fraone (650) 365-1289 Men’s Club - Dan Williams mensclub@pius.org
Pastoral and Finance Councils Fr. Tom Martin
Sandwiches on Sunday (SOS) - Maryann Barry mary246barry@sbcglobal.net (650) 464-1961 Society of St. Vincent de Paul - Rick Boitano (650) 361-1411
St. Pius School PTG - Jenny Cuneo ptg@stpiusschool.org
St. Pius Women's Club - Karen Elmore womensclub@pius.org
Young Ladies’ Institute - Virginia Keegan vkeegan7@aol.com (650) 892-9280
pastoral and administrative staff
parish groups
from the pastor
Dear Brothers and Sisters,This past Sunday at the 9:30 Mass, in commemoration of Catechetical Sunday, we blessed and honored our catechists who instruct our Faith Formation Students as well as staff and faculty of St. Pius School. We are so grateful to all of our dedicated teachers whose sacrifice and commitment is an indispensable ministry to our St. Pius mission. In my homily last Sunday, I read a letter from a student to Sister M. Euphemia O’Connor, P.B.V.M., whose 100th birthday we
celebrated on September 11th. This letter is a reflection of the
often-unseen influence teachers have in our lives. This letter was written in the 1980’s, while Sister was teaching at Bellarmine-Jefferson High School in Burbank. “Dearest Sr. Euphemia,
Ever since I started school, I’ve never been a very good student. It’s because I never tried or believed that I could get good grades or be a good student. Last year during the first semester (in your class) I was this same person and I failed. I don’t know if you remember this but it changed my life forever. I came to school early one day and I was in the hall doing nothing. You came out of your room and made me go to your class. You started yelling at me and you made me read a section of my history book. So I read because I didn’t want you to yell at me anymore. I found that it was
interesting and I could do it. From then on, I’ve tried so hard in all my classes. It is because of you that I am always on Honor Roll every quarter. It is because of you that I am graduating with an HNS (National Honor Society) chord and tassel. It is because of you that I am going to graduate and it is because of you that I know I will succeed in life. You have taught me the most important things in school and life and I am forever grateful to you. You have touched my life and I will miss you when I leave Bell-Jeff.”
This letter is a wonderful illumination of the message of Jesus to his disciples we read today in Luke’s Gospel. God endows each of us with gifts and talents much like the master who entrusts the care of his property to the steward. Do we use God’s gifts to the best of our ability? Do we use them for service in the Kingdom? At first glance, it can seem ironic that the master rewards the steward for obviously dishonest behavior. The point being made is that the steward was smart and ingenious in making sure he avoided almost certain poverty as a result of no longer being a steward. When I was a Jesuit novice, one day the Novice Master simply wrote on the chalk board: “How can we be expected to be faithful in the big things if we are not faithful in the little ones? This sentiment strikes at the very essence and heart of
stewardship: to manage, with God’s grace and mercy, all He has entrusted to our care. This presumes certain humility and wisdom in maximizing to full benefit in the Kingdom all the treasure God has given to us.
Our Second Collection today is for our Priests Retirement Fund. We have been blessed by the many priests who have served our parish of St. Pius and throughout the
Archdiocese. These men were heroic in their service and generosity, making personal sacrifices and extending themselves well beyond what any of us knows. True priestly service is done in modesty and humility. I wish to thank you in advance for your generosity and financial support of our retired priests. God bless you!
Queridos hermanos y hermanas,
El domingo pasado en la misa de las 9:30, en conmemoración del domingo catequético, bendijimos y honramos a los catequistas que instruyen a nuestros estudiantes de formación de la fe, así como también dimos la bendición al personal y a la facultad de la escuela de San Pío. Estamos muy agradecidos con todos nuestros dedicados maestros, cuyo sacrificio y compromiso es un ministerio indispensable para nuestra misión en San Pío. En mi homilía el domingo pasado, leí una carta de un estudiante a la Hermana M. Euphemia O’Connor, P.B.V.M., cuyo centésimo cumpleaños celebramos el pasado 11 de septiembre. Esta carta es un reflejo de la influencia a menudo invisible que los maestros tienen en nuestras vidas. Y fue escrita en la década de 1980, mientras la Hermana enseñaba en la Escuela Secundaria Bellarmine-Jefferson en Burbank. “Querida sor Euphemia,
Desde que comencé la escuela nunca fui muy buen estudiante. Esto, a causa de que nunca lo intenté ni creí que podría obtener buenas calificaciones o ser un buen estudiante. El año pasado, durante el primer semestre (en su clase) yo era esa misma persona y fracasé. No sé si usted recuerda esto, pero es algo que cambió mi vida para siempre. Un día llegué temprano a la escuela y estaba en el pasillo sin hacer nada. Entonces usted salió de su habitación y me hizo asistir a su clase. Y usted comenzó a gritarme y me hizo leer una sección de mi libro de historia. Así que me puse a leer porque no quería que usted me siguiera gritando. Sin embargo, descubrí que aquello era interesante y que yo podía hacerlo. Desde entonces, me he esforzado mucho en todas mis clases. Es por usted que siempre estoy en el cuadro de honor cada trimestre. Gracias a usted me estoy graduando con la cuerda y la borla de la HNS (National Honor Society). Es por usted que me voy a graduar y es por usted que sé que tendré éxito en la vida. Pues usted me ha enseñado las cosas más importantes en la escuela y en la vida y por eso le estoy eternamente agradecido. Usted ha afectado positivamente mi vida y le extrañaré cuando salga de Bell-Jeff.” Esta carta es una maravillosa iluminación del mensaje de Jesús a sus discípulos que leemos hoy en el Evangelio de Lucas. Dios otorga dones y talentos a cada uno de nosotros, de una manera muy parecida al amo que confía el cuidado de su propiedad al mayordomo. Pero ¿usamos los dones de Dios lo mejor que podemos? ¿Los usamos para servir en el Reino? A primera vista, puede parecer irónico que el amo recompense al mayordomo por su comportamiento obviamente deshonesto. Lo importante es que el mayordomo fue inteligente e ingenioso al asegurarse de evitar la casi segura pobreza que le devendría al no ser más el mayordomo. Un día, cuando yo era un novicio jesuita, el Maestro de Novicios escribió simplemente en la pizarra: “¿Cómo podemos esperar que seamos fieles en las cosas grandes si no somos fieles en las pequeñas? Este sentimiento golpea la esencia misma y el corazón de la mayordomía: administrar, con la gracia y la misericordia de Dios, todo lo que nos Él ha confiado para que lo cuidemos. Esto supone cierta humildad y sabiduría para obtener el máximo beneficio para el Reino del tesoro que Dios nos ha dado.
Nuestra segunda colecta de hoy es para el Fondo de Retiro de los Sacerdotes de nuestra Arquidiócesis. Hemos sido
bendecidos por los muchos sacerdotes que han servido en nuestra parroquia de San Pío y en toda la Arquidiócesis. Estos hombres fueron heroicos en su servicio y generosidad,
haciendo sacrificios personales y extendiéndose mucho más allá de lo que cualquiera de nosotros conoce. El verdadero servicio sacerdotal se realiza con modestia y humildad. Deseo
agradecerles de antemano por su generosidad y apoyo financiero a nuestros sacerdotes jubilados. ¡Dios les bendiga!
prayer and worship
NEXT WEEKEND’S MASS ASSIGNMENTS
Saturday, September 28 5:00 pm Fr. Gerald Coleman Sunday, September 29 8:00 am Fr. Kyle Faller 9:30 am Fr. Tom Martin 11:30 am Fr. Edgardo Rodriguez 5:00 pm Fr. Kyle Faller
Saturday, September 28 Confessions 3:30 pm Fr. Kyle Faller
Subject to change as necessary.
Please pray for our
faithful
departed
Gene DeMartini
Thomas J. O'Brien
Mike Kennedy
Timothy J. Ware
This Sunday’s Readings
Amos 8:4-7; 1 Timothy 2:1-8;
Luke 16:1-13
D E V O T I O N S
Liturgy of the Hours Monday to Friday 7:15 am Daily Rosary Monday to Friday 7:30 am Eucharistic Adoration 1st Friday of the month.8:30 am to 9:00 pm
Sign-up at http://signup.com/go/iSMDTiF
MASS INTENTIONS
( = deceased; INT = special intention)
Saturday, September 21 5:00 pm People of St. Pius especially
Helen Pors
Sunday, September 22 8:00 am Shannon Tyree
9:30 am Max Cabahug
11:30 am Juvenal Contreras 5:00 pm Donald Rottinghaus
Monday, September 23 8:00 am Terri Burris
Tuesday, September 24 8:00 am Thomas P. Blanchard
Wed., September 25 8:00 am Augustine Joseph Wong
Thursday, September 26 8:00 am Norbert Wong
Friday, September 27 8:00 am John Dempsey & Bob Nosek
Please pray for our sick, that Jesus be a
source of strength and comfort for them.
Names are automatically removed after 30 days. Please call the Parish Center to add a
name to this list.
Charo Aguirre Annie Callaghan Alice Clifford Joe Cornish John Del Santo John Hernandez Gerry Hilliard Jesucita Jimenez Shelby Kirksey Loretta Loeffler Ted Longust Angela Lopez Ken MacDonald Michelle Messenger Manolo Ochoa Angelo Ross Jr Dorothy Rottinghaus Fred Rocco Mike Socash
Congratulations to the newly-baptized!
Valentina Alexa Arguello
Penelope Elena Gonzalez
Tessa Nicole Luna
Ammy Mayte Perez Bravo
Eduardo Eladio Ruiz
Luna Marie Van Laar
The Sacrament of Reconciliation is one of the most unique and beautiful aspects of Catholicism. Jesus Christ, in His abundant love and mercy, established the Sacrament of Confession, so that we as sinners can obtain forgiveness for our sins and reconcile with God and the Church. The
sacrament “washes us clean,” and renews us in Christ.
In addition to Saturdays at 3:30 pm, St. Pius has added additional Confession times: Fr. Kyle will be offering Confession on Monday & Friday mornings at 7:30 am.
Come be reconciled……….
St. Vincent de Paul
On Friday, September 27th at 8:00 am Mass, St. Pius Church celebratesthe Feast Day of St. Vincent de Paul, who said……..
“Do not be content to say: I am a Christian! But live in such a way that it may be said of
you: we have seen a man who loves God with all his heart and keeps his commandments.”
St. Vincent de Paul is the Patron Saint of Charitable Societies.
On September 11, 2019, Father Tom celebrated a Mass commemorating the 100th birthday of Sister Mary Euphemia O'Connor, P.B.V.M.
The Mass was attended by several Presentation Sisters at their motherhouse in San Francisco and then over sixty of her former students joined her for a reception that afternoon. Sister Euphemia began teaching in the early 1940's at St. Agnes School in
San Francisco and taught thousands of students over 50+ years. Sister has been a member of the congregation of the
Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary for 82 years!!!! God bless Sister on these milestones!
other events
Shadow Notre Dame Belmont
Experience a "Day in the Life" of a Notre Dame student.
8th graders spend a day at Notre Dame experiencing classes, lunch, and activities, and getting a taste of all that Notre Dame has to offer. Parents will learn about the admissions process, take a tour of the school, and have their
questions answered by the Director of Admissions and the Head of School. Shadow dates run from September 24 - November 20, 2019
For more information and to schedule a shadow day, please visit ndhsb.org/apps/pages/shadow
2019 Training for New & Experienced Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion & Readers
The San Francisco Archdiocese Office of Worship offers six hour formation sessions for new and experienced Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion and Readers.
In the morning of the first Saturday, ministers are introduced to sacramental theology, particularly that of the Eucharist. Next, presenters who are experts in the field, offer technical and spiritual direction for the minister ’s specific liturgical role. Finally, extraordinary ministers prepare for bringing Holy Communion to the sick and homebound, while readers conclude with coaching in proclamation and oral interpretation.
October 19 & 26 ● St Sebastian Parish, Greenbrae November 2 & 9 ● St Brendan Parish, San Francisco November 9 & 16 ● St Matthias Parish, Redwood City Please contact the Parish Center at (650) 361-1411 to register.
40 Days for Life - Autumn Campaign 2019
From September 25 to November 3, the Redwood City community will take part in 40 Days for Life … a groundbreaking, coordinated international mobilization. We pray that, with God’s help, this will mark the
beginning of the end of abortion in our city and beyond.
Volunteers are needed to commit to one (or more) hours weekly (or even daily!) at the 40 Days for Life peaceful sidewalk prayer vigil in front of Planned Parenthood at 2907 El Camino Real, Redwood City.
Make this commitment by scheduling yourself online at 40daysforlife.com/redwoodcity Local Contact Info: Jessica Munn (650) 572-1468 or (650) 918-9119 or themunns@yahoo.com
Thank you for generously sharing the fruits of your labor and your gifts of time
and talent with our St. Pius community.
stewardship
Sunday Collections
July 1, 2019 - June 30, 2020 (annual goal) $550,000.00 July 1, 2019 - September 15, 2019 (goal to date) $118,627.52 July 1, 2019 - September 15, 2019 (actual received)* $101,511.44 Sunday Collection - September 15, 2019 Collection for our Parish $ 7,350.00
*includes electronic contributions to August 31, 2019
2019 Archdiocesan Annual Appeal Campaign $129,473.15 2019 Archdiocesan Annual Appeal (received) $ 78,773.00
Priest’s Retirement Fund 2nd Collection
This Weekend September 21 & 22
This weekend’s 2nd collection benefits the Priests Retirement Fund, which covers medical expenses,
assisted living, and nursing care for our retired priests.
Our retired priests have spent their lives serving others, and it is now our turn to ensure that they are cared for as lovingly and with as much dignity as they have cared for others. Every contribution is greatly
appreciated and helps ensure that our retired priests receive the quality care they deserve.
The St. Pius Conference of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul would like to thank our
fellow parishioners for their continued generosity and support. Your continued kindness allows us to provide food, rental assistance and other basic necessities to the marginalizedand forgotten individuals and families in our Parish community.
As we approach the holiday season, we are again asking for your help. As a volunteer organization, our ability to help others is dependent on the kindness of our fellow parishioners. We sincerely thank you for your past generosity and again respectfully ask for
your support.
Next Sunday, September 29th, a collection will be taken to help us continue our work. Please be assured that your donation will help make a difference in the life of a family in need.
faith formation
St. Pius Senior Friendship
We meet every Friday at 10:00 am in the Homer Crouse Senior Room for a meeting and lunch. All parishioners 55 & over are invited to become members of the St. Pius Senior Group.
Great Italian Festival
Join ICF on a bus trip to the Great Italian Festival in Reno, Nevada!
Friday, October 11 - Sunday, October 13, 2019
Experience the sights, sounds and flavors of Italy in downtown Reno as it transforms into Little Italy with free live entertainment, a sauce cooking contest and of course, pasta - lots of pasta.
The fun-filled weekend also features craft vendors, lots of delicious food vendors, grape stomp and other activities.
For more information and to sign up, please contact Jean Tomatis at (650) 368-5486.
community life
Confirmation Preparation
Registration
Classes begin Sunday, September 22, 2019 ● 3:30 - 5:00 pm
Confirmation is the last of three sacraments of initiation that one receives. The sacrament is closely linked to Baptism in that it confirms one's faith and bestows the gifts of the Holy Spirit.
In the Sacrament of Confirmation, the baptized person is "sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit" and is strengthened for service to the Body of Christ.
The Confirmation program is a one year process open to current 8th - 12th grade St. Pius parishioners who have been registered and participating in the parish for at least 6 months.
Current St. Pius School 8th grade students will receive education in the classroom. Registration form available on our parish website at pius.org/sacraments/confirmation
Please note: Your child will not be able to attend classes without completed registration form, copy of Baptism Certificate and
community life
Spiritual Reading Group
Tuesdays in the Parish Center9:30 to 10:30 am
Our book starting in September, 2019
The Archbishop of Canterbury's Lent Book 2012: Love Unknown
by Ruth Burrows, OCD.
Ruth Burrows is the author of numerous best-selling books, including Essence of Prayer. In this book, she distills the wisdom and experience gained from her
life as a Carmelite nun into a vigorous, compelling presentation of what it means to be a Christian. Deepen your spiritual journey with a small group
community of like minded people.
The Spiritual Reading Group meets every Tuesday morning in the Parish Center, we welcome parishioners, neighbors, friends to come any Tuesday
(no weekly obligation necessary). The book is available for purchase online.
Grief Ministry News
"Moving Through the Loss of a Loved One: The Next Step" Grief Support Group
Monday evenings starting Monday, September 16, 2019 (runs 8 weeks) (No meetings on October 14 & November 11)
7:00 pm in the Parish Center
This session is intended for those who have previously attended a Grief Support group session and/or would like to participate in a support group focused on progressing through their personal grief journey.
For more information or to register, please contact Grief Ministry at (650) 361-0655 or griefministry@pius.org.
St. Pius Women's Club
Welcome back Cocktails and Hors d'Oeuvres Gathering Wednesday, September 25, 2019 ● 6:00 pm ● Homer Crouse
Celebrate the beginning of Fall and join us for the first general meeting of the year! Tickets will not be sold at the door.
Please return your reservation form (available in the Church or Parish Center or at pius.org/womensclub) along with your $20 to the Parish Center or school office.
You may also reply to womensclub@pius.org and bring your payment with you the night of the event. If you haven't done so already, please complete a membership registration form available in the Parish
Center or online at pius.org/womensclub. Enclose your annual membership dues of $25 and drop off at the Parish Center .
For questions or comments, please contact the St. Pius Women's Club at womensclub@pius.org.
St. Pius Men's Club
47th Annual Fitzsimon Golf Classic! Saturday, October 12, 2019 Crystal Springs Golf Course, Pre-Golf Festivities: 11:30 am
Shotgun Start: 1:00 pm
$175 per person (includes golf, round-trip bus ride, pre-golf festivities, box lunch, and post-tourney
appetizers & beverages)
We'll meet in the St. Pius parking lot at 10:45 am, bus leaves at 11:00 am for Crystal Springs GC.
Bus will drop off back at St. Pius parking lot by 7:30 pm .
Space is limited so reserve your spot now! Click here to register & pay online.
For more information, please contact Tournament Chair Kurt Hueg at (650) 416-4287.
community service
parish
school
St. Pius Young People’s Theater is excited to announce our Spring production!!
The Lion King
Performance dates are April 16, 17, 18 and 19, 2020.
All children from Third Grade through High School are welcome. Auditions are:
• For all wishing to be in the play: Thursday, December 5, 2019 ● 7:15 to 8:00 pm in Homer Crouse
• For solos for those in Sixth Grade through High School: Monday, December 9, 2019 ● 6:30 pm in the Community
Room in Fitzsimon Center.
Casting and scripts: Thursday, December 12, 2019 ● 6:30 to 8:30 pm in Homer Crouse Hall. Formal rehearsals begin Wednesday, January 8, 2020.
Mandatory parent meeting: Monday, December 2, 2019 at 7:00 pm in Homer Crouse Hall. If you are unable to make that meeting, we have another option on Thursday, December 5th at 6:30 pm in Homer Crouse followed by the auditions at 7:15 pm.
We are looking forward to an exciting production.
For questions/concerns, please email Karen Elmore at kselmore3@comcast.net.
Faith In Action - Fall Morning of Service
Saturday, October 19, 20198:30 am - 12:00 pm
We will begin the day with a blessing in front of St. Pius Church at 8:30. Join fellow parishioners in a meaningful project:
∗ Charity Starts at Home - Beautify our St. Pius Church by cleaning the pews and doing light handiwork.
∗ St. Anthony's Dining Room - Prepare and serve a meal to those in need (16 years & older)
For more details/information, please contact Joe Krauss at joe.krauss@comcast.net or (650) 704-9325 or Siobhan Surraco at srsurraco@yahoo.com or (650) 346-5813, both of the Faith In Action Committee .
St. Pius School Wrapping Paper Sales!
Benefitting the 8th Grade Class Yosemite Trip!
Now through September 30th
Charleston Wrap has first class wrapping papers, fun gift ideas and quality items throughout!
Please review the online catalog and help support the 8th grade. Ordering is super quick & easy and will come in time for Christmas!!
Visit charlestonwrapstore.com and select "SHOP NOW!" in red; Select "School Credit Only" and enter School ID: z-12237; Select "Next" then "Shop". You can order directly online today or reach out to an 8th grader.
