*If you are interested in any of the following ministries, please contact the Parish Office at 583-0291 or at church@piusxparish.org.*

LITURGICAL MINISTRIES

 

Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion

Assist in the distribution of the Eucharist at weekend and weekday liturgies. Must be an adult, confirmed Catholic and in good standing in the Roman Catholic Church. Must participate in a training session and requires new commissioning each year.
Contact Person: Mark Hoggard       583-0291 ext.13       mhoggard@piusxparish.org

Lector

Proclaim scriptural passages to congregation as part of the Liturgy of the Word. Must participate in a training session and requires new commissioning each year. Click here to see the Lector's Guidelines.

Contact Person:  Barbara Morrison             478-6866           airdale00@msn.com

Altar Server

Assist in the celebration of Sunday and Holy Day liturgies. Training sessions provided. Fifth graders and older are encouraged to participate. Click here to see the Altar Server Guide, click here to see the Lead Server Guide.

Contact Person: Elizabeth Wainer                                 mylittlemamas@aol.com

Usher

Greet people coming to Mass, assist in seating, help with offertory collection, and ensure a smooth flow to and from Eucharistic stations, and assist in any emergency situation that may arise.

Contact Person:  Peter Laurin                  372-2749                 laurin1@cox.net

Sacristan

Ensure that the altar is ready for the celebration of Eucharist to include the preparation of vessels, sacramentary, lectionary, and Lector’s book. Additionally, the sacristan and assistants launder altar cloth, purificators, have priest’s vestments dry cleaned and overseas the order of the sacristy.

Contact Person:  Leadership needed:  Contact Parish Office   583-0291

Liturgical / Seasonal Decorations

Use your decorating skills to assist with enhancing the liturgy. Help to reflect the church seasons through visual display.

Contact Person:  Mark Hoggard          583-0291 ext.13   mhoggard@piusxparish.org

Cleaning Angels

Dusting, polishing and general cleaning of the sanctuary space. Come as part of a team or as a family to keep the worship center as sparkling as Easter and Christmas every day.

Contact Person:  Leilani Remias              583-9667             leilaniremias@cox.net

PARISH SERVICES

 

Hospitality Committee

Prepare coffee and serve donuts in the Parish Hall on Sunday mornings after the 8AM Mass.

Contact Person: Kathy Bennett (8:00 a.m.)         270-9016          yakidskb@aol.com

Offertory Counters

Count collection contributions and prepare bank deposits for approximately three (3) hours, every 5th Sunday.

Contact Person:  Janet Murphy            583-0291 ext.19   jmurphy@piusxparish.org

Building and Grounds Maintenance

Help by using your skills in carpentry and painting, etc. to do minor repairs for small maintenance projects in parish buildings and/or to help maintain parish grounds and participate in beautification projects as needed.

Contact Person:  Janet Murphy            583-0291 ext.19   jmurphy@piusxparish.org

Office Helpers

Assist in the parish office as needed to do a variety of tasks such as stuff bulletins, prepare mailings, run off copies, answer the telephone and greet people.

Contact Person:  Janet Murphy            583-0291 ext.19   jmurphy@piusxparish.org

Parish Library

Catalog new materials, maintain collection, etc.  This lending library of religious books is available for all parishioners.

Contact Person:  Mark Hoggard          583-0291 ext.13   mhoggard@piusxparish.org

Plant Care-Church

Water and maintain all living plants inside the Church.

Contact Person:  Janet Murphy            583-0291 ext.19   jmurphy@piusxparish.org

 

PASTORAL CARE MINISTRIES

 

Hospital Visiting

Must be trained Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion. Visit and take the Eucharist to parishioners who are hospitalized. This is an ongoing commitment. Please call Parish Office 583-0291 

Homebound Visiting

Must be trained Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion. Visit and take the Eucharist to parishioners who are homebound. This is an ongoing commitment. You will be paired with a homebound parishioner and will make arrangements with them concerning the frequency of regular visits. Please call Parish Office 583-0291 

Bereavement Reception Ministry

Provide food and/or serve during receptions following funeral services.  Includes food preparation, set up, and clean up of the Parish Hall.

Contact Person:  Kathy Bennett                270-9016              yakidskb@aol.com

Bereavement Support Ministry

This group meets at St. Pius X Convent 3 times yearly to remember deceased loved ones in prayer, story and discussion. Please see the parish bulletin for our timely announcement. Open to all.

Contact Person: Sister Regina Stupak, IHM     769-7009    reginastupakihm@gmail.com

“Let us therefore draw near with confidence
 to the throne of grace, that we may receive mercy
 and may find grace to help in time of need”
 (Hebrews 4:16)

 

SOCIAL MINISTRIES

 

Ministiries to the Homeless

 

NEST (Norfolk Emergency Shelter Team)

Participate in the St. Pius X NEST program when we open our doors to the homeless as a shelter for one week during the winter months. Organizers needed to work with a team prior to and during the shelter week to plan and communicate information to the volunteers of the parish.

Contact Person:  Dave Listol               583-0291              ldrdave01@gmail.com

“What return shall I make to the Lord for all his goodness to me?”(Psalm 116:2)

Soup and Sandwich Preparation
Prepare soup and sandwiches for the homeless in support of the Catholic Worker.  Soup and sandwiches are made each Wednesday afternoon.  The meal is taken downtown early Thursday morning.  Volunteers are welcome to assist in any one or all of these areas. Teams work on a rotating schedule. Food preparers are required to have a food handler’s card.
Contact Person:   Alice Roco                                           lizerock@aol.com

 

Food Pantry
Help organize and maintain St. Pius X's Food Pantry: sort weekly food collections from Sunday Liturgy and pack bags of food for pick up in the Parish Office. Work any hours during the week: Mondays through Thursday from 9:00 AM – 3 PM, and Friday 9AM-12:30PM.
 

Contact Person:   

St. Pius X Migrant Ministry
This ministry provides SPX Community and Youth Ministry opportunities for short mission trips to aid migrant workers on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. Activities include collection and coordination of donations of needed items for migrant workers and providing Christmas presents and stockings to support the families living in the camps year round. We also provide prayer and encouragement for the migrant workers and their families. This ministry partners with St. Peter the Apostle Church, Sacred Heart, Blessed Sacrament, and St. Therese as well as other churches and ministries.

Contact Person:  Jeanne Johnson                652-5775          mcdonnell3@aol.com
 

         “As each has received a gift, employ it for one another as good stewards of God’s varied grace.”(1 Peter 4:10)

Parish Life Organizations

Men’s Club
Join with other men of the parish whose purpose is to serve their parish through service projects for the parish and school as well as provide community social opportunties.  The group also supports ongoing spiritual development.
 

Contact Person:   Peter Laurin                 372-2749                 laurin1@cox.net

 

Women’s Club
Provides opportunities for women of the parish to meet for fellowship and to undertake projects to improve parish life.  Meetings are held on the first Thursday of every month at 6:30 PM in Memorial Hall
Contact Person:   Kathy Bennett                  270-9016            yakidskb@aol.com

 

Fil-Am Society of St. Pius X
Provides opportunities for fellowship and worship within our Filipino-American community. Meetings are on the 4th or last Sunday of every month from 12:30-4:00 PM.
Contact Person:   Alice Roco (Sunday)              853-8827          lizerock@aol.com

 

Funsters
A fun gathering of parish adults for activities and/or speakers with refreshments provided. This group meets monthly on the 3rd or 4th Friday for about an hour in either Memorial Hall or occasionally at the convent. Sr. Regina prepares everything needed for participants to join the fun! All are welcome.
Contact Person:  Sister Regina Stupak, IHM     769-7009  reginastupakihm@gmail.com

                                                                         “Each one of you has received a special grace so like good stewards responsible for all these different graces of God, put yourselves at the service of others.”(1 Peter 4:10)

 

SEASONAL MINISTRIES

 

Parish Picnic
Prepare food and serve for this event held in the fall of the year.  Help with setup and cleanup as needed.
Contact Persons: Kathy Bennett                  270-9016             yakidskb@aol.com
              Tom Spratt                     777-5349       thomas.spratt@chkd.org

 

Holiday Food Baskets
Participate in organizing the collection and assembly of Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets for families in need.
Contact the Parish Office at 583-0291

 

Giving Tree
Bring Christmas joy to families and adults in need of assistance. Make ornaments designating gifts needed, put up giving tree, pass out ornaments, collect and sort the gifts.  Work with this ministry during November – December.
Contact Person:   Janet Murphy            583-0291          jmurphy@piusxparish.org

 

 

PRAYER MINISTRIES

 

Rosary
07:30 AM after morning mass…….Tuesday and Wednesday
10:00 AM …….. Sunday in the church.
Contact Person: Vera Singer (Weekdays)         853-8024        verasinger@gmail.com
             Tim and Alice Roco (Sunday)    853-8827              lizerock@aol.com

 

Time Apart
Scripture Study / Book club. Topics vary.
Meets on Thursday at 6:45 PM – 8 PM in the Teachers' Lounge
Contact Person:   Dorothy Pittard               454-6816    dorothyepittard@gmail.com

 

Legion of Mary
A group whose members have a devotion to Mary and who meet for prayer and mutual support.  Meetings are held on Sunday at 12 noon – 1 PM.
Contact Person:   Lydia Smith   (C) 390-7198   (H) 390-2628     lydgero@yahoo.com

 

Our Lady of Perpetual Help
A novena of prayer is said in the church each Wednesday at 5 PM.  Mass is celebrated monthly.
Contact Person:   Parish Office   583-0291

“For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there I am in the midst of them.”(Matthew 18:20)

 

LITURGICAL MUSIC MINISTRIES

 

Music Director / Adult Choir:      Kim Boyd      839-3384       kbsing08@cox.net

Adult Choir: The choir participates at the 10:30 Sunday Mass. Practice is on a weekly schedule set by the director.  Newcomers please contact Kim Boyd for current schedule.   

Instrumentalist: The liturgy is enhanced by the playing of strings, brass, and drums. Skill level must be adequate to learn music as required.  A 30-minute rehearsal is held for the following week after the 8 AM and 10:30 AM masses. Currently have violins, flute, cello, clarinet, trumpets, and saxophone.  All instrumentalists need to arrive at mass 20-30 minutes early to tune and warm up.

Cantor: The cantor leads the assembly in song. The Responsorial Psalm and Gospel Acclamation verses require solos. Voices must be inviting and guide the assembly in singing Hymns and parts of the Mass. The participation and response of the assembly is of utmost importance in the Liturgy. Area cantor workshops are available to help in training and growth.
 

    “O come, let us sing unto the Lord; let us make a joyful  noise to the rock of our salvation.”(Psalm 95:1)

 

RELIGIOUS FORMATION MINISTRIES

 

 

Director of Religious Education (K-5)
Mark Hoggard                    583-0291 ext. 13           religioused@piusxparish.org

Directs religious education for children K-5 on Sunday morning and coordinates sacraments of First Reconcilliation and First Eucharist for Parish Children.

 

Youth Minister -
Mrs. Yaylin Aponte,                  583-0291-Ext. 12            youth@piusxparish.org
Edge and Lifeteen Youth Minister to provide social and spiritual ministry for youth in grades 6 thru 12.  The Youth Group strives to meet throughout the year for a variety of activities including retreats, prayer, concerts, parties and outings.

                                                                         Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults Adapted for Children
Teach Children (age 7 or older) preparing for the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, Holy Eucharist, Confirmation). Pathways certification and Safe Environment clearance are

required for cathechists.

                                                                 Catechist (Grades Pre-K – 12)
Teach the Catholic faith to parish youth grades pre-K – 12 during religious education.   Pathways certification and Safe Environment clearance are required.

Assistant to Catechist
Assist teachers in the classroom with lesson plans and special activities. Safe Environment clearance is required.

 

Special Needs Assistant
Assist the catechist with instruction and activities for a special needs child in the classroom. Safe Environment clearance is required.

 

Children’s Liturgy of the Word
Help to lead in the Liturgy of the Word each Sunday during Mass from September through May. Lesson plans are provided. Safe Environment clearance is required.

                             

“Serve the Lord in holiness…all the days of our lives” (Luke 1:75)

 

Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA)
Contact Person:   Mr. Mark Hoggard        583-0291 ext13  mhoggard@piusxparish.org

 

Rite of the Catholic Church for Adults

(Anyone over the age of 17) seeking Initiation (Baptism, Confirmation, Eucharist) or Full Communion (Profession of Faith, Confirmtation, Eucharist)

Adult Confirmation Sponsor
Share faith with an adult who is preparing for full initiation into the Catholic faith.  Sponsorship involves affirmation of your faith, introduction to parish life, willingness to listen and talk with candidates during their faith journey.

 

RCIA Team Member
Participate in various areas of the RCIA process. Responsibilities vary but include welcoming adults inquiring about the Catholic Church, catechesis, supporting sponsors, assisting with liturgical rites, joining with others for scripture reflection, prayer and discussion. Team members average 5-6 hours of ministry per month.

 

ST PIUS X SCHOOL

Web site:  stpiusxschoolva.org   Email: school@piusxparish.org

School Board
An advisory committee for the Pastor and School Principal in matters of the school.  This is an appointed position.
Contact the School Office  588-6171

 

Home & School Association
Run various fundraisers throughout the year to fund school activities. H&S hosts and funds assemblies for students and their families and helps purchase equipment for the school.

Contact the School Office  588-6171
 

St. Pius X Athletic Association
Help to teach children good sportsmanship and teamwork.  Volunteers are needed with the concession set-up and clean-up, crowd control, and time clock at the home basketball games.  A Booster Chairperson, coaches, and assistants for basketball and soccer are also needed.
Contact Person:  Shannon Jordan      407-4605    shannon.jordan.hz6k@statefarm.com

 

School Volunteer
Share you gifts and talents for the benefit of our students.  Call our Volunteer Coordinator for jobs in your area of interest. (e.g. library, clerical, cafeteria helper/aid, clinic helper, computer room, etc).
Please call School Office   588-6171
 

School Motto “Restore All Things in Christ”

 

EXTENDED MINISTRIES

 

Oasis
A 12-step program for those dealing with alcohol abuse.  Meetings are Mondays and Fridays in Memorial Hall at 8:30 PM.
Contact Person:    Jim Toner    587-3820

 

Polish Apostolate
Polish Mass is held the second Sunday of the month during the school year at 2:00 PM.  A social meet in Memorial Hall follows the Mass.
Contact Person:  Witold Kepka                463-0605           kepka@verizon.net

 

Boy/Cub Scouts and Girl Scouts
Participate in a very active scouting program in our parish.  Not only is it open to those girls and boys wishing to share in the Scouting movement, but also to those adults willing to help on the Scouting Committee.
Contact Person:  Kathy Bennett (Girls)              270-9016           yakidskb@aol.com
Contact Person:  Bill Kelly (Cub & Boy Scouts)     587-3820   lbkelly007@hotmail.com

 

Knights of Columbus (Norfolk Council # 367)
Calling all Catholic men 18 years or older.  Come join in an organization that is devoted to the Catholic Church, the Pope, Bishops and Priests.  The Knights of Columbus is a fraternal, Catholic, family, non-profit organization based upon the principles of Charity, Unity, Fraternity, and Patriotism.  We are one of the prime sponsors of the Special Olympics.  Membership in our Council is from many of the Catholic Churches in Norfolk.   Meetings are held the first and third Wednesdays of the month at 7:30 PM at our council home located at 5201 Kennebeck Ave.  Check our website at www.kofc367.org.
Contact Person:  John Person                675-2107              jperson415@cox.net

 

Catholic Daughters of the Americas
Join the largest national organization for Catholic women whose purpose is to participate in religious, charitable and educational Apostolate of the Church.  Meets third Sunday of each month (September through May) at noon in Memorial Hall and goes to a local restaurant for a Christmas celebration in December.
Contact Person:  Dayanne Elings               855-5254

 

CHURCH COUNCILS

 

Finance Council - Members are appointed by Pastor. If you are intrested in serving, contact the Pastor at 583-0291.
 

Pastor's Advisory Committee - Members are selected from a process of Application and Pastor review.