SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH, 2020 MASSES FOR THE WEEK

Ariel Lalanne Jabel Pierre Mark Robinson Ruby Robinson Patrick Prevost Linda D. Marie Malcangi Evelyn Harry Maryse Achille Carlo Marcel Remington Seaffor

Omar Rodriguez Marvin Mendez Julien Olivier Joel Rivera Anna Lydia Rodriguez Allere Pinnock David Shield Frantz J. Francois Stacey Herard Maurice Dyer

David Charles Nicole Andre Emilie Wilson Eve Faber Kathleen D. Davina Daniel Wilbert Florestal Marguerite Djassoa Gilbert Alabre Jaxon Torrisi D. Hyacinthe

Bob Denman Anna Digiorgi Ingrid Thompson Yves Marie Winifred Speranza E. Mampouya Rashawn Reid Messiah Jonka Marie G. Charles Claudette G. Sam Eleanor Ryan

Kristal Torrisi Eileen Pepitone Jackie Garren Rose Jonka Martha Okoli Frank Malcangi Lourdes E. Dasque Icent Mclean Michael Jamar Rosei Parish Homebound

HEALING PRAYERS

COME PRAY THE ROSARY at 8:30 A.M. Mon-days through Saturdays. Novena to the Miraculous Medal of Mary every Mon-day after the 9 A.M. Mass. Devotion to The Most Precious Blood of Jesus eve-ry Monday night from 7 to 8 P.M. in the church. Devotion to St. Anthony - Tuesdays after 9A.M. Mass. Litany of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Chaplet of Divine Mercy-Thursdays after the 9:00 A.M. MASS ADORATION AND EXPOSITION of the Blessed Sacrament every Friday after the 9 A.M. Mass until noon.

PLEASE PRAY For all The Deceased Members of the Parish especially Rev. Paul A. Wood & Rev. Matthew J. Diamond

PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL OUR PARISH-IONERS WHO ARE IN THE MILITARY SERVICE. Please call the rectory to update our list. Kevin Sultan, Paul St. Hill, Christopher Aching, Jr., Yvonne St. Hill, Vanes Alabre, Keith St. Hill, Derby Ronelus, Johnson Joseph, Mary Ann R. Var-ias, Emmanuel Jeanty, Emeka Oparah, Hayden Brandon Baker, Shanan Cesar, Janelle Alexander,

SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 8TH, 2020 9:00 People of the Parish 5:00 People of the Parish SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 9TH, 2020 9:00 Good Health for Evelyn Harry req. by Family 11:00 Thanksgiving Mass req. by Marilyne and family - - Birthday Blessings for Kira Jackman req. by family 1:00 People of the Parish 3:00 People of the Parish MONDAY, FEBRUARY 10TH, 2020 9:00 Birthday Blessings for Lelio Vieux req. by Carline Vieux

- - In Honor of Our Lady of Lourdes req. by Carline Vieux - - ROS-Annette LaPorte and Fernande LaPorte req. by Marie Jose Desgrottes TUESDAY, FEBRUARY 11TH, 2020 9:00 People of the Parish WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 12TH, 2020 9:00 ROS-Lyonel Guichard req. by Guichard family THURSDAY, FEBRUARY 13TH, 2020 9:00 ROS-Gabrielle Jourdan req. by family FRIDAY, FEBRUARY 14TH, 2020 9:00 ROS-Fertile Philippe req. by Guichard family SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 15TH, 2020 9:00 People of the Parish 5:00 People of the Parish

Let all that you do be done in love. 1 Corinthians 16:14

COLLECTION. We ask you to please use your donation envelopes. You are blessed. Collection was $2,715.00 St. Vincent de Paul: $ 138.00

The Annual Catholic Ap-peal is over. We have met our goal. Goal was $24,696. Received: $35,377. Thank you for your generous heart.

If you are pregnant or will be having a child baptized, you will need to attend a baptism preparation workshop. St. Pius X offers the workshop the First Thursday of every month at 7:00 P.M. by appointment only. Please call the rectory at least two (2) days in advance to reserve. Next ses-sion will be February 6. BIBLE STUDY - The Sunday Readings meetings are on Mondays at 7P.M. in the rectory. Next meeting is February 10. Prayer Bible Study in Creole every Tuesday from 7 PM until 8 PM with Fr. Enel. Next meeting is Febru-ary 11. VOLUNTEERS NEEDED!!! We are in need of Eucharistic ministers. If you are in-terested, please contact Fr. Miguel as soon as possible. Virtus Workshop: “Protecting All God’s Children” next session is Wednesday, February 12 from 6-9 P.M. at the Immaculate Conception Center, Douglaston. Please arrive early. Late arrivals will not be admitted. Wheelchair accessible. All person working with children and teens should attend a Virtus work-shop. Parents and guardians are encouraged to attend. Check Virtus.org for other dates. The 2020 Mass book is now open. RCIA Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults The RCIA is the process by which people can ques-tion, search and inquire into the Catholic faith. It is for any unbaptized individual 15 and older. The RCIA is also for any adult who was baptized in another Chris-tian tradition and for baptized Catholic adults seeking to receive the Sacraments of Confirmation and Eucha-rist. Please contact Fr. Miguel at 718-525-9099. BECOME AN ALTAR SERVER AT SAINT PIUS! Boys and girls who have received their First Commun-ion are invited to become altar servers. Parents are encouraged to speak to their children about this special pastoral ministry for the young people in the church. Please call the rectory for info.

St. Pius X Church Food Pantry Open Weekdays/End

11 AM -12 PM & 2 PM - 5 PM Wed. 1 PM - 4 PM

Sat. 2 PM - 5 PM Close Sundays

If you are in need of food please call

the rectory.

This month is National Canned Food Month. Our pantry is almost bare. Please re-member those in our parish who are in need. Please do not bring perishable and expired

items. Thank You.

FIFTH SUNDAY IN ORDINARY TIME

FAITH FORMATION PROGRAM: CCD Our Faith Formation program is open to all children from Kindergarten age to grade 8. All children must have a required two years of instructions prior to the reception of the sacraments. If you are registering your child for the first time, please bring his baptis-mal certificate with you. Classes are on Sundays at 9:45 A.M. sharp in the cafeteria. If your child is between the ages of 8 and 14 and is not yet baptized, we offer the Rite of Christian Initi-ation adapted for children. Please call Mrs. Jean for more details. SPECIAL NOTICE TO PARENTS: Children should receive the sacraments in the parish that the family worship. Catholic School Affiliation ST. CLARE CATHOLIC ACADEMY—Open House, Feb. 8, 2020 from 12:30 – 3:00 pm Call for a scheduled tour during school hours Free Pre-K for ALL Program our code is QAFF Affordable tuition for grades K-8—Tuition Pay-ment Plans and Scholarships Available, Reduced Tuition Rate for Multiple Siblings St. Clare Catholic Academy is your parish’s affiliat-ed school. Tuition discounts, scholarships and incen-tives are offered for students who are Catholic and are active in their parish. The Academy is located at 137-25 Brookville Blvd., Rosedale. Please call 718-528-7174 for more information or visit our website: http://stclarecatholicacademy.org, Become our friend on Facebook: SCCARosedale and Follow us on Twitter at werscca Catholic Migration Services - For Free Help. All immigrants who may apply for an immigration bene-fit in the future should seek advice about whether receipt of public benefit may impact their ability to apply for that future benefit. For free assistance, please call the new Americans Hotline at 1-800-566-7636 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m., Monday to Friday. If you have any questions or concerns, please call Catholic Migrations Services Monday through Fri-day between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. at 718-236-3000 or 347-472-3500.

ST. PIUS X RELIGIOUS SALE St. Pius X T-SHIRTS are still on sale. We also have ROSARIES for sale. Contact Fiano after Mass or call the rectory 718 525-9099

Sacrament of Confirmation: If you are in High School or are an adult, has not yet received the sacrament of Confirmation, and is interested in finding out, please contact the rectory for information.

If you are interested in learning about your faith, check bqfor-mationonline.org. Many courses are be-ing offered to be fin-ished at your leisure. Live classes also

Starting on Tuesday, January 21, 2020, the rectory will be closed from 12 Noon

until 1 P.M. for lunch.

Theology on Tap - Theology on Tap offers an innovative solution to one of today’s most pressing pastoral concerns: how to reach out to young Catholic adults. Through this outreach to young adults we are able to catechize, evangelize and build small faith sharing communities. For infor-mation, meetmein.church

COLDS AND COMMON SENSE. As we begin to pass through the winter months and flu season, please remember to refrain from receiving the Precious blood from the chal-ice, and even exchanging the sign of peace if not feeling well. Your neighbor will understand and thank you.

If you would like to have a letter with your weekly contributions for 2019 for your tax purposes, Please call the rectory at 718-525-9099 and

have your envelope number ready. Only those who used their donation envelopes will be able to get a letter. Please allow one (1) week from the time of your request for this to be completed. No Excep-tion. Thank you.

Queens Public Library’s Job & Business Acade-my, in partnership with the Consortium for Worker Education, is providing a free Job Readiness and Computer Training program for the unemployed or underemployed. This seven-week training program is a comprehensive series of workshops that offers entry to mid-level job seekers with the knowledge and skills required to be successful in today’s job market. This program provides a structured envi-ronment where participants can learn and network with fellow job seekers, and receive individualized assistance to meet their job search needs. Partici-pants will work closely with a counselor to develop a customized resume and cover letter that showcas-es their experience and targets their desired industry and position. Free Job Readiness Training Central Library, 89-11 Merrick Boulevard, (718) 990-0700 | Monday, February 3, 5pm, Monday, April 6, 5pm | Call to Preregister

Important Fund Raising Event for Jocel Almeus and his Kidney Transplant | Satur-day, March 14, 2020 at Sts. Joachim and Anne, 281-19 105th Ave, Queens Village, 7 PM to 12 Midnight, Food and Drink will be served. Guest Artists - Call Fr. Enel Almeus 646-918-1703 - $35 donation.

February 7-14 Week is National Marriage Week. Check out foryour-marriage.org if you need to renew, re-vive or revisit your wedding vows.

We Speak NYC (WSNYC), a program at the Mayor’s Office of Immigrant Affairs, offers free English conversation classes. Two hours weekly for 8 weeks. Call Ms. Zinser at 718-558-2060, ext. 3053 or HZinser@schools.nyc.gov

“Truth

is powerful and

it prevails.” Sojourner Truth

Share you Time - Looking for Vol-unteers. Ozaman Hall Nursing Home - Bayside, Queens - Gail D. O’Donovan/Sr. Charlotte Michael/Kathleen Baratta in the Develop-ment/Volunteer Office at 718-971-2020 / 2021 / 2022

The Brooklyn Vicariate for Black Catholic Con cerns & The Rockville Centre Office of Multicul tural Diversity present - Black History Month Mass of Thanksgiving, Sunday, February 16, 2020 at 4 p.m., Immaculate Conception Center, 7200

Jesus answered, “I am the way and the truth and the life.”

PARISH MISSION STATEMENT We the people of St. Pius X Parish are formed by the Holy Spirit in the Sacrament of Baptism to be-come part of the Mystical Body of Christ. We strive through the power of Christ in the Holy Sacrifice to the Mass to show forth God’s transforming love to teach Gospel values; to share time, talent and treasure in good Stewardship, to invite all to share our joy and share Jesus’ message of His Father’s love with all around us and to restore all things in Christ.

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*************************************** To all our Visitors: We thank you for your visit and hope that our friendly fac-es made you feel at home. May God bless you and we hope you come back soon.

************************************** New Members: Welcome to our parish. Please ask one of our ushers for a Welcome Envelope. You must be registered in order for us to vouch for you ***************************************

Make a Difference

Join a group of men dedicated to the Church with charity and family. Join the St. John Paul II Council to show our love for the Fa-ther. Jesus tells us that we must love our

neighbor. Helping our church and local community, while setting an example for our children to follow is what the Knights of Columbus is about. Join us in putting our faith into action. Help us to show Christ’s love, through our actions we can make a statement that Christ’s values alive and real in our parish and community. If you would like to join or have questions call 516-569-2786. ATTENTION: If you would like to be part of the Knights as a Lady auxiliary, please contact the rectory if you would like more information. You are under no obli-gation to join. We need a rough number of how many are interested so a representative can come to the Par-ish and provide more details.

February is Black History Month

American Heart Month Canned Food Month

National Library Lover’s Month World Day of the Sick, 2/11

National Marriage Week, 2/7-2/14 Teen Dating Violence Awareness Month

The Presentation of the Lord, 2/2 St. Blaise, St. Ansgar, 2/3 Our Lady of Lourdes, 2/11

Valentine’s Day, 2/14 Ash Wednesday, 2/26

MYRIAM PRAYER GROUP meet every Saturday evenings beginning at 7:00 P.M. in the rectory.

HAITIAN CHOIR meets every Fri-days at 7:00 P.M. in the rectory except for Lent.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ COMMUNION FOR THE HOMEBOUND Anyone unable to attend Mass because of illness may receive Holy Communion at home on a regular basis. Please call the rectory. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ SPECIAL MASSES: You can now request special Masses for Memorial, Birthday, Sweet 16, and Wed-ding Anniversary. Please call the rectory and speak to Fr. Miguel. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ According to Canon Law, we have to offer a Mass In-tention at least one time a year. Examples are birthday blessings, good health, in honor of a saint, deceased person, etc. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

BIRTHDAY BLESSINGS! Birthday Blessings February Babies! If your birthday falls this month and you would like the parish to pray for you, please call the rectory at the beginning of the month and leave your name. We will include it on the birthday list in the bulletin. ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

PARISH MEMBERSHIP Every family in the parish should be registered. We cannot vouch for you if you need a letter to be a spon-sor or godparent. Registration forms are available at the rectory or in back of the church. If you are new in the parish, please see one of the volunteers. If you are moving, please let us know.

THE LITURGICAL DANCE MINISTRY welcomes youths between the ages of 7 to 25. Rehearsals are held on Fridays in the Church from 7 to 8:30 P.M. Contact info: Barnica Laveau at 347-233-0090. No Dance ex-perience needed. Join us in expressing our praise through dance

Please keep your place of worship clean. As you leave, kindly pick up anything that should be thrown away. There is a garbage can in the room. Thank you.

If you want to hear God’s answer to your prayers, please turn off your cell phones.

National Domestic Violence Hotline: 1-800-799-7233—1-800-787-3224 TTY

“I don't fancy colors of the face, I'm always attracted to colors of the brain.” Michael Bassey Johnson

DEKLARASYON MISYON PAWAS Nou moun ki nan St Pius X Pawas yo te fòme pa Sentespri a nan Sentsèn nan nan Batèm yo vin yon pati nan kò a mistik nan Kris la. Nou fè efò atra-vè pouvwa Kris la nan sakrifis apa pou Bondye a Mass la montre soti nan transfòme lanmou Bondye an-seye valè levanjil yo; pataje tan, talan ak trezò nan bon responsablite, pou envite tout moun pou pataje kè kon-tan nou ak pataje mesaj Jezi 'nan ren-men Papa l' la ak tout bò kote nou yo ak retabli tout bagay nan Kris la. Chak fanmi nan pawas a ta dwe pou anrejistre. Nou pa kapab garanti’w pou ou si ou bezwen yon lèt pou ede’w. Fòm ki disponib nan pres-bite’a oubyen deye legliz la. Si ou nouvo nan pawas a, sil vou ple al nan yonn nan volontè yo. Si ou ap kite pawas la, sil vou ple fe nou konnen. KOMINYON POU moun ki paka kite kay yo- Nenpòt moun ki pa ka-pab patisipe nan Mas poutèt maladi ka resevwa kominyon lakay li re-gilyèman. Tanpri rele presbytèr an. Sentsèn nan Konfimasyon: Si ou nan lekòl segondè oswa ou se yon granmoun, pa gen ankò resevwa Sentsèn nan Konfimasyon, epi ki en-terese nan jwenn deyò, tanpri kon-takte presbytèr la pou enfòmasyon. Sevis Migrasyon Katolik-pou ed gratis. Tout imigran ki kapab aplike pou yon benefis imigrasyon nan lavni ta dwe cheche Konsey sou kesyon sa a pou konnen si benefis piblik kapab enfliyanse kapasite yo pou aplike pou benefis fiti sa a. Pou asistans gratis, tanpri rele liy nouvo Ameriken yo nan 1-800-566-7636 ant 9 a.m. ak 5 p.m., Lendi a Vandredi. Si ou gen nenpot kesyon oswa enkyetid, tanpri rele sevis Migrasyon Katolik Lendi nan Vandredi ant 9 a.m. ak 5 p.m. nan 718-236-3000 oswa 347-472-3500. Important événement de collecte de fonds pour Jocel Almeus et sa greffe de rein Samedi 14 mars 2020 à Sts. Joachim and Anne, 281-19 105th Ave, Queens Village, 19 h à 12 minu-it, nourriture et boisson seront ser-vies.Artistes invités - Appelez Père Enel Almeus 646-918-1703 - don de 35 $.

DECLARACIÓN DE MISIÓN PARROQUIAL Nosotros, la gente de la parroquia San Pío X, somos formados por el Espíritu Santo en el Sacramento del Bautismo para formar parte del Cuerpo Místico de Cristo. Nos esforzamos a través del poder de Cristo en el Santo Sacrificio a la Misa para mostrar el amor transfor-mador de Dios para enseñar los valores del Evangelio; compartir el tiempo, el talento y el tesoro en una buena Mayordomía, invitar a todos a compar-tir nuestra alegría y compartir el men-saje de Jesús del amor de Su Padre con todos los que nos rodean y restaurar todas las cosas en Cristo. MIEMBROS PARROQUIALES - Todas las familias de la parroquia deben estar registradas. No podemos responder por ti si necesitas una carta para ser un padrino o un padrino. Los formularios de inscripción están dis-ponibles en la rectoría o en la parte posterior de la iglesia. Si usted es nue-vo en la parroquia, por favor vea a uno de los voluntarios. Si se muda, por fa-vor, háganos saber. COMUNIÓN PARA EL HOGAR - Cualquier persona que no pueda asistir a misa debido a una enfermedad puede recibir la Sagrada Comunión en casa regularmente. Por favor llame a la rec-toría. Sacramento de la Confirmación: Si está en la escuela secundaria o es un adulto, aún no ha recibido el sacramen-to de la Confirmación y está interesado en averiguarlo, comuníquese con la rectoría para obtener información. Servicios de Migración Católica - Para Ayuda Gratuita. Todos los inmi-grantes que pueden solicitar un benefi-cio de inmigración en el futuro deben buscar asesoramiento sobre si la recep-ción de beneficios públicos puede afec-tar su capacidad para solicitar ese bene-ficio futuro. Para asistencia gratuita, llame a la nueva línea directa para es-tadounidenses al 1-800-566-7636 entre las 9 a.m. y las 5 p.m., de lunes a viernes. Si tiene alguna pregunta o in-quietud, llame a Catholic Migrations Services de lunes a viernes entre las 9 a.m. y las 5 p.m. al 718-236-3000 o al 347-472-3500. Evento importante de recaudación de fondos para Jocel Almeus y su tra-splante de riñón Sábado, 14 de marzo de 2020 en Sts. Joachim and Anne, 281-19 105th Ave, Queens Village, 7 PM to 12 Midnight, Food and Drink will be served. Artistas invitados - Llame al padre Enel Almeus 646-918-1703 - $35 donación.

Come join us for this year's Brooklyn and Queens Catholic Youth Day! Our Theme for this year is "Made for Greatness." This event will consist of Inspirational Talks, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Confession, Praise and Worship, and Fellowship. Find attached our printable flyer. Date: March 21, 2020 Time: 12:30 PM-4:00pm Brigid’s Church 409 Lin-den Street Brooklyn NY 11237 PLEASE REGISTER BY MARCH 6, 2020 BY FOLLOW-ING THIS LINK: https://meetmein.church/event/bqcyd/ Fee: $10, please make checks pay-able to Diocese of Brooklyn. SPACE IS LIMITED. Joignez-vous à nous pour la Journée de la jeunesse catholique de Brooklyn et du Queens de cette année! Notre thème pour cette année est « Fait pour la grandeur. » Cet événement se composera de conférences in-spirantes, d'adoration du Saint-Sacrement, de confession, de louange et d'adoration, et de fra-ternité. Trouvez ci-joint notre dé-pliant imprimable. Date: 21 mars 2020 Heure: 12h30-16h00 Em-placement. Brigid's Church 409 Linden Street Brooklyn NY 11237 VEUILLEZ VOUS INSCRIRE AVANT LE 6 MARS 2020 EN SUIVANT CE LIEN : https://meetmein.church/event/bqcyd/ Frais: 10 $, s'il vous plaît faire des chèques payables au dio-cèse de Brooklyn. L'ESPACE EST LIMITÉ. ¡Ven y únete a nosotros para la Jornada de la Juventud Católica de Brooklyn y Queens de este año! Nuestro tema para este año es "Hecho para la grandeza". Encuentre adjunto nuestro folleto imprimible. Fecha: 21 de marzo de 2020 Hora: 12:30 PM-4:00pm Ubicación. Brigid's Church 409 Linden Street Brooklyn NY 11237 POR FAVOR REGISTRARSE ANTES DEL 6 DE MARZO DE 2020 AL SIGUIENTE ENLACE: https://meetmein.church/event/bqcyd/ Tarifa: $10, por favor haga cheques pagaderos a la Diócesis de Brooklyn. EL ESPACIO ES LIMITADO.

Corporal Works 1. To ______ the Hungry 2. To Give Drink to the ______ 3. To _________ the Naked 4. To _____ the Sick 5. To Shelter the __________ 6. To Visit the ________________ 7. To Bury the ________

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Dead

Across: Feed, Thirsty, Clothe, Visit, Homeless, Impris-oned, Dead Down: Instruct, Doubtful, Admonish, Sorrowful, Patiently, Forgive, Pray