St. Pius X Catholic Church

 
Cedar Rapids, Iowa

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Mission Statement

The Catholic community of St. Pius strives to live our baptism call, deepening our relationship with God, nourished by Eucharist and the Word, and seeking to serve those in need.

Parish News & Events

Calendar
Check the calendar for the latest schedule updates for St. Pius related events and activities.

Mardi Gras: God Is Love!
Mark your calendars now for a parish event: Sunday, February 14th, 2010
1:15 – 2:45 PM in Pius Hall (following noon Mass)
Everyone is welcome!!! Join us as we anticipate the very real hope & jubilation that we will share on Resurrection Sunday!

2010 Time and Talent
• 2010 Stewardship Online Survey
• 2010 Stewardship printable form (Word Format) (PDF Format)

WATCH 2010 Adult Retreat

WATCH 2010, our parish Adult retreat, will be held on the second weekend of Lent: February 26, 27 & 28.  This is open to all adults of St. Pius X parish.  Questions call or email Deb: 654-8788, owendandd@imonmail.com.
Register now!! - Registration form (Word Format) (PDF Format)
(Registration information also on the Spiritual Formation bulletin board.)

Support for Divorced or Divorcing Catholics
On Wednesday February 10th there will be an informational meeting and registration for Divorce and Beyond, a Catholic program new to our metro area. D&B is a facilitated, small-group conversation; a 10-week process of self-healing and support. This information meeting will be held 6:30- 7:30 pm, at St. Ludmila’s Parish Center, 2107 J Street SW, Cedar Rapids.

Divorce and Beyond sessions will also be held on Wednesday evenings, 6:30 – 8:00 pm, at the St. Ludmila Parish Center. The first session will be held on February 24th . Information flyers are available on the Family Life bulletin board and at the parish office. (This program is currently being offered to parishioners of St. Pius X, St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, and St. Ludmila.)

For more information contact a parish representative: Mary Pat Esch (SPX): marypatesch@gmail.com or Jeannie Waite (SL): waitejm@hotmail.com, or call your parish office St. Pius X: 393-4445, St. Elizabeth: 393-3778, St. Ludmila: 362-7282.

St. Pius X Legacy Society
• A Very Special Way to Remember the Parish
• Frequently Asked Questions
• Commitment Form

 

 

“Behold, the house of God;
the Spirit of God dwells 
within you all.”

Parish Communications
   

Bulletins
(weekly)



Pius Times (quarterly)
February 7 (insert)
January 31
January 24

Summer 2009
Lent 2009
 
 
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Religious Education Information
2009-2010 Religious Education Calendars/Handbook
• Preschool/Kindergarten Calendar
• Elementary/Middle/High School Calendar
• Religious Education Parent Handbook

Education
• St. Pius School
• Regis Middle School
• Xavier High School
• Xavier Foundation

Regional
• St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church
• Archdiocese of Dubuque
• Iowa Catholic Conference

Religious
• Weekly Scripture Reading
• American Catholic
• Liturgical Calendar
• United States Conference of Catholic Bishops
• The Holy See
• Catholic Online
• Daily Readings
• Catholic Prayers & Beliefs
• Bible Search
• Catholic Culture
• Saint of the Day
• Mass Times for Traveling Catholics
• Catholic Movie Reviews

• Eternal World Television Network (EWTN)
• Rosary Army

Other

• Xavier Saints Baseball

• Bulldogs Basketball League (Xavier feeder team)
• Boy Scout Troop 42 (sponsored by St. Pius)
 

 

 

 



 

   

Celebrating 50 Years as a Parish!
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50th Anniversary Brochure



St. Pius X Catholic Church
4949 Council Street, NE
  Cedar Rapids, IA 52402
phone: 319-393-4445
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General Information
Regular worship times for St. Pius Church:
Saturdays:   5:30 pm
Sundays:     8:00 & 10:00 am, 12:00 pm
Weekdays:   See Mass Intentions below 

Reconciliation: Saturdays, 4:30 pm and by appointment.

New Member Registration: Please contact 
one of the Deacons at the parish office. (see Staff page)

Weddings:  Contact one of the priests at the parish office. (see Staff page)
Marriage Prep:
- Initial interview with priest or deacon completed (9 to 12 months before wedding)
- FOCCUS completed
- Sessions with sponsor couple completed (3 to 6 months before wedding)
- Pre-Marriage Workshop completed
- Meeting with Director of Liturgy to plan wedding liturgy (8 to 10 weeks before wedding)
- Meeting with priest to finalize details
- Marriage license obtained
- Rehearsal: date________ time________
- Wedding!

Baptisms: Pre-baptism classes required before Baptism. Call the Parish office to arrange for Baptism, 393-4445.

Holy Communion for Parishioners with Celiac Sprue
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Mass Intentions

MONDAY, FEB. 8:
8:00 am at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton

TUESDAY, FEB. 9:
6:30 am Mary Lou Shimek
10:00 am Anointing Mass

WEDNESDAY, FEB. 10:
6:30 am Msgr. David Wheeler

THURSDAY, FEB. 11:
9:00 am Jim & Gert Sullivan—All School Mass
12:05 pm Joseph “Marty” Welsh

FRIDAY, FEB. 12:
6:30 am Josephine C. Moran

SATURDAY, FEB. 13:
5:30 pm Dee Toplikar
Servers: Andy & Natalie Schrader, Lauren Smith
Lectors: Mary Crandall, Andy Pickart
Musicians: Dorothy Goetzinger, Katie Young
Lead EM: Carol Lensing
Ushers: Ben Kircher, Jim Kircher, Frank Morosky,
Harold Nachtman
Greeters: Scott Clemenson family, Sharon Morosky,
Mark & Lisa Pannkuk, Steve Schrader family,
Randy Tietz family

SUNDAY, FEB. 14:
8:00 am

Servers: Jeff & Jack Frieden, William Randall
Lectors: Tom Keating, Nick Bloom
Musicians: Steve Schatz, Mary Cherrico
Lead EM: Maggie LaKose
Ushers: Don Hurt, Leonard Olson, Robert Doubek,
Andy Steiner
Greeters: Bob & Barb Cella, Ed Eichler family,
Vern Hunstad, Susan Morio, Dale & Becky McCarville

10:00 am
Servers: Nicholaus Green, Barbara &
Robert Sukovich
Lectors: Roger Kirpes, Jim McNamara
Musicians: Rhythm of God
Children’s Liturgy: Castelluccio, Vogel, Cummings
Lead EM: Jane Saxen
Ushers: Jason Davis, Don Grawe, Steve Pasker,
Don Williams
Greeters: Paul Brundell family, Kevin & Christy Frost, Mark & Julie Kluber, Doug Korbel family,
John & Lisa Peloquin

12:00 pm
Servers: Katie, Leighann & Michael
Westermeyer
Lectors: Gerry Widen, Jim Beardsworth
Musicians: Bryan Banowetz, Paul Esker
Lead EM: Gene Parker
Ushers: George Miller, Bill Moran, Barry Schenkelberg, Glenn Skoog
Greeters: David Christensen family, Marty Pistulka
family, John & Mary Kay Ritchie, Anne Schulte family, Anne Steffensmeier

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