To form disciples who joyfully live out the Mission of Jesus Christ in Bowie
August 9, 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 continue the conversation...
Last Sunday evening we had our Just Mercy Movie Night. It was a great success, with 87 people joining the discussion by Zoom. This was our parish’s first step to begin a conversation on racial injustice. Our committee has decided on our next step.
Two years ago, a Letter on Racism was written by the U.S. Bishops. The letter is titled 'Open Wide Our Hearts.' It’s a great letter, very easy to read, that explores the sin of racism, what Scripture and our faith teaches us about racism, the history of racism in our nation and our church, and how we can respond to it.
For four weeks, you are invited to join us on Zoom as we explore and discuss the letter. You can join us for all four weeks or whichever weeks you are able.
Thursday, August 20th 7 - 8:15 pm
Thursday, August 27th 7 - 8:15 pm
Thursday, September 3rd 7 - 8:15 pm
Thursday, September 10th 7 - 8:15 pm
To RSVP use the red button below to receive the Zoom links to join any week you are available. We will not be providing the link publicly.
Thursday, August 20th 7 - 8:15 pm
Thursday, August 27th 7 - 8:15 pm
Thursday, September 3rd 7 - 8:15 pm
Thursday, September 10th 7 - 8:15 pm
To RSVP use the red button below to receive the Zoom links to join any week you are available. We will not be providing the link publicly.
KidMin serves the needs of all students in grades K - 5 regardless of where they go to school. This year KidMin will begin the year meeting virtually. Weekly meetings will include a large group talk / discussion and breaking into small groups. Resources will also be mailed to parents weekly. KidMin will meet Sundays at 10:45 am starting on August 30th. Registration is required that includes a $40 participation fee and a waiver from the ADW.
Note: Students entering 2nd grade who plan on receiving 1st Reconciliation and
1st Communion this year must attend KidMin if they attend a non-Catholic school.
To sign-up click HERE.
Questions? Contact Jen Buter HERE.
Middle School Ministry (MSM) serves the needs of all students in grades 6 - 8 regardless of where they go to school. This year MSM will be beginning the year meeting virtually. Weekly meetings will include a game, a large group talk and discussion and breaking into small groups. Resources will also be mailed to parents weekly. MSM will meet Tuesdays at 7 pm starting on August 18th. Registration is required that includes a $25 participation fee and a waiver from the ADW.
Note: Students entering 8th grade who plan on being confirmed in 2021 must attend MSM if they attend a non-Catholic school.
To register click HERE.
Questions? Contact Jen Buter HERE.
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.
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
Congratulations to the following couples celebrating their Wedding Anniversary this month:
Joe & Karen Bobby, 28 years
Elmer & Corinne Call, 33 years
Donna & Bob Gamble, 34 years
John and Patricia Jacobus, 50 years
Craig & Kathy Kennedy, 51 years
Jane & Herb Briscoe, 59 years
Anne & Bob Cullen, 59 years
PRAY
OUR SICK:
George Ratte', John Barrett, Rebecca E. Okongwu, Katherine Prockl , Bea Sonnykalb, Marie Schablein, Lexie Duffy, Victor Salek, Sr.
FAITHFUL DEPARTED:
Doretha V. Hunt, sister of Tawana James-Stevens
John Vorce
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.
Sun. 7/26: Peter Nguyen, Thanh Thai+
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
301.262.2141
Hours: Tuesday & Thursday 9:30 am - 12:30 pm
