To form disciples who joyfully live out the Mission of Jesus Christ in Bowie
August 2, 2020
WORSHIP
Whether it's at SPX or Online, we look forward to seeing you this weekend!
Mass Online
We'll still be offering the opportunity to worship online all weekend long.
You can find us at spxbowie.online.church on
Saturday at 5 pm and
Sunday at 7:30 am / 9:30 am / 11:30 am
The worship aid for this Mass can be found HERE.
Communion for
Online Worship
For those who continue to worship online, we are excited to offer the opportunity for you to come to SPX and receive the Eucharist from your car. Our Parking Team will be ready to assist you when you come to SPX from 10:45 - 11:00 am on Sunday.
SLAM: Home Edition
We hope your little ones enjoy this music and a message from Ms. Kelsey to help them connect what they're hearing in the Gospel parable with their own lives this week. Check it out!
You're invited to join the conversation...
As part of our parish response to racial injustice, we're excited to offer this first step.
To participate, please watch the movie 'Just Mercy' before the event on August 2nd. It is available on many streaming platforms including Amazon Prime, Apple TV, Verizon FIOS, Redbox, Direct TV and YouTube. That evening we'll be meeting via Zoom for a guided discussion of the movie.
Please note that the event is limited to 100 people. In the event that more people try to attend that evening, priority will be given to those who RSVP. However, in case we have spaces available, the link will be posted HERE 1 hour before the event as well.
To RSVP and let us know you're coming, click the red button below.
TECH UPGRADE APPEAL
Each week since March, hundreds of families have joined us at SPX Online. In one week and with minimal investment we set-up a way to film a weekend Mass. And we know that even with public Masses resuming, providing an online SPX experience is more important than ever. We need to expand our efforts as they serve not only our current parishioners but also are how we can continue to reach Bowie Bob and Bowie Barb.
So we need your help to do this. We have invested in camera and sound upgrades to enhance the quality of our online experience as well as be able to remove the camera stands from on the altar itself. These upgrades will also give us the ability to livestream not just pre-record.
So we need your help to do this. We have invested in camera and sound upgrades to enhance the quality of our online experience as well as be able to remove the camera stands from on the altar itself. These upgrades will also give us the ability to livestream not just pre-record.
If you're able to financially support this much needed Tech Upgrade so that we can continue to serve your family and others who desperately need to hear the message of Jesus that SPX provides, please click HERE.
Each week since March, hundreds of families have joined us at SPX Online. In one week and with minimal investment we set-up a way to film a weekend Mass. And we know that even with public Masses resuming, providing an online SPX experience is more important than ever. We need to expand our efforts as they serve not only our current parishioners but also are how we can continue to reach Bowie Bob and Bowie Barb.
So we need your help to do this. We have invested in camera and sound upgrades to enhance the quality of our online experience as well as be able to remove the camera stands from on the altar itself. These upgrades will also give us the ability to livestream not just pre-record.
So we need your help to do this. We have invested in camera and sound upgrades to enhance the quality of our online experience as well as be able to remove the camera stands from on the altar itself. These upgrades will also give us the ability to livestream not just pre-record.
If you're able to financially support this much needed Tech Upgrade so that we can continue to serve your family and others who desperately need to hear the message of Jesus that SPX provides, please click HERE.
GIVE
With the long-term economic and social impact of this situation, we encourage parishioners to please continue to financially give to make sure the parish can operate not just in these coming weeks, but in the months to follow. Our ability to provide ministries relies solely on the continued generosity of our parishioners. You can give in the following ways:
Businesses and churches are beginning to reopen, however St. Pius X Parish still depends on online donations to continue our ministry. We prayerfully invite you to sign up for eGiving from your computer, smartphone or tablet and set up a recurring donation or make a one-time gift.
Sign up today by visiting https://membership.faithdirect.net/enroll/MD712
Thank you for your continued support of our parish family.
Sign up today by visiting https://membership.faithdirect.net/enroll/MD712
Thank you for your continued support of our parish family.
Mail your donations to the Rectory Office: St. Pius X Church, 3300 Moreland Place, Bowie MD 20715.
NEW MESSAGE SERIES
When asked what God wants most from us, he said that love of God and love of neighbor is the greatest commandment. And throughout scripture we find other instructions that flow from that great commandment. Jesus set the bar pretty high for how he wanted his followers to behave - we're to encourage one another, bear with one another, forgive one another, honor one another. The way the world should know that we're disciples is how well we 'one-another' each other and them. We should be the best neighbors, best employees, best friends, best community members. Even those who don't believe as we do, should be drawn to how we treat each other and the world. What does this look like in 2020? Let's find out together.
To learn more and dig deeper into the series, check out the series page HERE.
SERVE
During the pandemic our church has moved online - we have hundreds of families worship online with us each weekend, our kids & students programs have continued to serve online and our adult small groups have continued to meet using Zoom. And we need to expand. But to do that we need your help! We're looking for people to serve in the following areas:
- Online Mass Host
- Online Small Group Leader
- During Filming Mass Tech Help (screens, cameras, sound)
- Outside of Mass Tech Help (video editing, social media support, etc.)
- Video Talent (on video - saying prayers, making announcements, etc)
Do any of those sound like areas that you could serve in?
Go ahead and fill out an interest form HERE.
SPX Online HOST Ministry
Even with public Masses resuming, we know that our online campus will continue to be where many people are able to worship each weekend. In order to maintain all 4 weekend Masses, we are in need of more Hosts to serve - each Mass takes 3 people.
All you need is your computer and training is provided. Contact Katie Skerpon HERE if you're interested in serving - you can even be in your PJs!
Want to become a Member?
Have you connected with SPX during the pandemic? Have you been attending SPX for a while, but just never officially joined?
Even though we can't welcome you in person at one of our New Member Welcome events, we would love to get you connected and registered now.
Suzanne Fanning is ready to assist you. You can contact her HERE.
CELEBRATE
AUGUST WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES
If you're celebrating a wedding anniversary during the month of August and would like it published in next week's bulletin, please let us know!
Email us HERE by Thursday, August 6th.
PRAY
ARMED FORCES: Liam Barry (Nephew of Katie Costello), Matthew R. Barry (Grandson of Catherine Handle), David Becker, Paul Deehan (grandson of Carole Waybrant), Jon Galusky, Collin P. Green (son of Alhen and Leo Green), Benjamin Hatef, Thomas Popp (Grandson of Arlene Futch), Ike Anaele, Trey Cravins (Yvette Cravis), Donald Cravins (Yvette Cravins)
OUR SICK:
George Ratte', John Barrett, Rebecca E. Okongwu, Katherine Prockl , Bea Sonnykalb, Marie Schablein, Lexie Duffy
To add an immediate family member to the sick or deceased list, to our Armed Forces Prayer list, or for a Mass intention please contact the Rectory Office by clicking HERE.
Sat. 8/8: Camden Bohager +
Sun. 7/26: Joseph Vo, Van Can +
Special Intention, Fr. Mike
For all SPX Parishioners
Please be assured that Fr. Mike will be privately offering up Mass for those who requested an announced Mass. If you prefer to have your Mass intention rescheduled at a later date, please contact the parish secretary by clicking HERE.
To request a Mass intention, please contact the parish secretary by clicking HERE or calling the Parish Office.
St. Pius X Church
14720 Annapolis Road
Bowie, MD 20715
Rectory Office (mailing address)
3300 Moreland Place
Bowie, MD 20715
Hours: Tuesday - Thursday 9:30 am - 3:30 pm
301.262.2141
