III Sunday in Ordinary Time January 21, 2018

ST. PIUS X PARISH

13670 E. 13th Place, Aurora, CO, 80011 Office: 303-364-7435 Fax: 303-340-0122 Office Hours: Monday - Friday 8:30 - 5:00 pm

STPIUSXPARISH.ORG & STPIUSXSCHOOL.NET School: 303-364-6515

In the late 1980s, a 17 year old Italian girl named Chiara began experiencing an incredible amount of pain throughout her body. After she visited medical professionals and underwent a series of tests, it was discovered that she had terminal bone cancer. Ultimately, this painful condition rendered her essentially paralyzed. Una-ble to play tennis, dance, or run (some of her favorite activities), Chiara was confined to her hospital bed for the next two years. When friends or family members would come to visit her in order to cheer her up, the way she attended to them left them realizing that they were the ones who were being encouraged and strengthened! Chiara refused to accept pain-killers because she said that they made it too difficult to concentrate. She said, "there’s only one thing I can do now: to offer my suffering to Jesus because I want to share as much as possi-ble in his sufferings on the cross.” In 2010, Pope Benedict XVI beatified Chiara.

Blessed Chiara had a vision of life that revealed a “Sanctity of Life” ethic. She knew that there is a God who gives all our lives (even painful and difficult lives) meaning and purpose. The alternative vision that the cul-ture around us presents is called a “Quality of Life” ethic. This alternative and painfully shallow vision of life indicates that life is only “worth it” if a person is young, healthy, pain-free, and surrounded by loved ones. This “Quality of Life” ethic is utterly bankrupt. It cannot make sense of any life that doesn’t match up to a 21stcentury American vision of health, strength and prosperity. It doesn’t know what to do with individuals who are suffering. It doesn’t know what to do with human beings who are developmentally disabled or inca-pacitated or those whose lives are considered to be non-productive.

What story, what “vision” has each of us been adopting? Have we even unknowingly adopted a “Quality of Life” perception over a “Sanctity of Life” understanding? Have we ever found ourselves saying (or thinking) something along the lines of, “If I didn’t have my sight, my legs, my consciousness,… my life would not be worth living”? After she had given all that she had to others, Blessed Chiara stated, “I have nothing left, but I still have my heart. And with that, I can always love."

The Bishops of the United States of America have decreed that January 22 shall be observed as a particular day of prayer for the full restoration of the legal guarantee of the right to life and of penance for violations to the dignity of the human person committed through acts of abortion.

SSANCTITY OF ANCTITY OF LLIFE vs “IFE vs “QQUALITY” OF UALITY” OF LLIFEIFE

Saturday: 5:00 p.m. English Anticipatory 7:00 p.m. en Español

Sunday: 8:00 a.m. & 10 a.m. English 12:00 p.m. en Español

Daily Mass Monday through Friday at 8:00 a.m.

Holy Days 7:00 p.m. Anticipatory, Bilingual

8:00 a.m. & 7:00 p.m.

Confessions Wednesday 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

Saturday 4:00 p.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Silent Adoration Wednesday 6:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m.

1st Friday of the month 6:00 p.m. – 12:00 a.m.

Holy Hour 1st & 3rd Wednesday of the Month

7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. - Spanish 2nd & 4th Wednesday of the Month

7:00 p.m. - 8:00 p.m. - English

PARISH STAFF

MASS SCHEDULE

MASS OFFERINGS

Virginia Lyda

PRAY FOR THE RECENTLY DECEASED

PLEASE KEEP US UPDATED Parishioners are asked to contact the parish office to place a loved one on the prayer list. If you wish a name to remain on the prayer list, please contact the office by the 15th of each month. Thank you for your assistance in helping us maintain the prayer list.

PRAYERS OF THE FAITHFUL

PASTOR Jorge Agüera (ext. 111) father.jorge@stpiusxparish.org

PAROCHIAL VICAR Jose Antonio Caballero (ext. 125) jac@stpiusxparish.org

DEACONS D. Gregory Martin/Retired

PASTORAL ASSOCIATE Maureen Hampson (ext. 116) Maureen@stpiusxparish.org

MUSIC DIRECTOR Annette Beeves 303-364-6515 annette@stpiusxparish.org

YOUTH MINISTRY & TEEN CONFIRMATION Connor O’Shea / 720-505-3979 Connor@stpiusxparish.org

RELIGIOUS EDUCATION COORDINATOR Ruby Leon 303-364-1822 Ruby@stpiusxschool.net

BUSINESS ADMINISTRATION Doris Williams (ext. 115) Doris@stpiusxparish.org

OFFICE SECRETARY Neyda Navarrete (ext. 114) Neyda@stpiusxparish.org

SCHOOL PRINCIPAL Eileen Michalczyk 303-364-6515 emichalczyk@stpiusxschool.net

Saturday, January 20, 2018 5:00 Albert Ungi † By Jeanne Fox

Sunday, January 21, 2018 8:00 Darlene Giardina † By a Friend 10:00 For the Health of Anna Marie Holsan By Clay & Doris

Monday, January 22, 2018 8:00

Tuesday, January 23, 2018 8:00

Wednesday, January 24, 2018 8:00

Thursday, January 25 2018 8:00 Judy Cox † By Bill Cox and Family

Friday, January 26, 2018 8:00

Saturday, January 27, 2018 5:00 Sandra Isidra Magalong † By her Family

Sunday, January 28, 2018 8:00 Mary Sloan † By a Friend 10:00

We pray for all those who are sick or in need of our prayers:

Tony Giardina, Steven I. Anson, Jane and Joy Killham, Ian and Luke Wittman, Nita Peters, Anna Lee Darveau, Mike Satz, Elaine Thunblom, Edward Hnat, Caden Jo-seph Keating, Phyllis Maestas, Douglas Bowen, Fred Smith, Angie Garcia, Sue Keiss, Georgia Lucille Fauvie, Amy Cordova, Patrick Martin, Chris Young, Daniel West, Bryan Fink, Suenga Kasiano, John Kish, Lorna Browner, James & Ron Sanchez, Patricia Marie Agunos, Charles Untiedt, Bill Johnson, Wayne Hawks, John Vrtis, Matthew Hover, Becky Burgess, Mavis Wishcop, Helen Zajac, Barbara Nordbye, Deacon Dusty.

READINGS FOR THE WEEK MON 2 Sm 5:1-7, 10; Ps 89:20-22, 25-26;

Mk 3:22-30, or any of a number of read ings for the Day of Prayer

TUE 2 Sm 6:12b-15, 17-19; Ps 24:7-10; Mk 3:31-35

WED 2 Sm 7:4-17; Ps 89:4-5, 27-30; Mk 4:1-20

THURS Acts 22:3-16 or Acts 9:1-22; Ps 117:1bc, 2; Mk 16:15-18

FRI 2 Tm 1:1-8 or Ti 1:1-5; Ps 51:3-7, 10-11; Mk 4:26-34

SAT 2 Sm 12:1-7a, 10-17; Ps 51:12-17; Mk 4:35-41

SUN Dt 18:15-20; Ps 95:1-2, 6-9; 1 Cor 7:32-35; Mk 1:21-28

U P CO M I N G EV E N TS Jan 23 Adult Faith Formation

Jan 25 Middle School Youth Group

Jan 24 High School Youth Group

Jan 26 Trivia Night

Jan 28 School OPEN HOUSE

ST. PIUS X SCHOOL NEWS

COFFEE AND DONUTS

Coffee and Donuts will be served following the 8:00 and 10:00 a.m. Masses on Sunday in the church basement.

Adoration of the Most Blessed Sacrament

Wednesday Silent Adoration

6:00 pm to 7:00 pm

Holy Hour 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm

2nd & 4th Wednesday - English

Silent Adoration 6:00 pm to 12:00 am

1st Friday of the month

St. Pius X Catholic School Open House Sunday, Jan. 28th, 2018

9:00 a.m. through 2:00 p.m.

Tour the school, meet the teachers, speak with current students and parents, discuss tuition and financial aid, and apply for next school year We strive to make a Catholic education af-fordable for all who desire it! Come and see us to find out how we can help you make a Catholic education a reality for your child! RSVP by calling 303-364-6515 and asking for Jackie, or go to our website at www.stpiusxschool.net and RSVP there.

Eileen Michalczyk, Principal

Formation Begins at the Font Formation Begins at the Font

When it comes to the spiritual life, Baptism is just the beginning.

Discover the deeply personal and sacred relevance of Baptism in Reborn, an Augustine Institute Studi-os original series. With a step-by-step explanation of the rite, including its profound place in Scripture and Tradition, Reborn prepares you to support your loved one’s faith long after the rite is over.

Cinematic artistry, an original score, and captivat-ing teachers like Dr. Edward Sri and Dr. Tim Gray bring the depth and beauty of Baptism to life.

Access FORMED on the go!

There are two ways to get FORMED right at your fingertips: 1. Apple users can download the iOS app. 2. Android users visit FORMED website for instruc-tions.

It is available for all our parishioners, go to FORMED.org and the parish code to access is: XBMBR6

Middle School Youth Group We meet on Thursdays 7 pm

at the Family Life Center

High School Youth Group We meet on Wednesdays 7 pm

at the Family Life Center

Youth Minister: Connor O’Shea (720) 505-3979

Come have some fun and learn how you can talk to God in a simple way

ADULT FAITH FORMATION

Please join us as we explore the History of our Faith by studying about St. Ignatius, St Augustine and other Early Church Fathers.

Who: All Adults

Where: St Pius X Parish, Family Life Center

When: Tuesday evenings

Time: 7:00 pm till 8:30 pm

What: Early Church Fathers

Why: to learn and share our faith

MARRIAGE & FAMILY “Whoever exalts himself will be humbled; but whoever humbles himself will be exalted." Learn how to humble ourselves for your spouse by exploring a Worldwide Marriage Encounter (WWME) weekend. The next weekends are:

March 2March 2March 2---4, 20184, 20184, 2018 --- DenverDenverDenver April 20April 20April 20---22, 2018 22, 2018 22, 2018 ––– DillonDillonDillon

For more information, please visit www.wwme.org.

Questions? Feel free to contact: Brenda & Gary Granger: 303.604.6202

A Stewardship Moment…

- We are looking for one volunteer to help with the Religious Counter sales for the Saturday 5 pm Mass. If you are interested please call the parish office (303) 364-7435 or neyda@stpiusxparish.org - We are looking for Eucharistic Ministers to visit and administer Holy Communion to the home-bound. If you are interested in this opportunity, please contact Maureen for all the details at 303-364-7435, ext. 116 or maureen@stpiusxparish.org