To form disciples who joyfully live out the Mission of Jesus Christ in Bowie
August 16, 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!
Feast of St. Pius X
This week we celebrate the Feast Day of St. Pius X on August 21. Read the PDF below to learn more about our parish's patron saint.
You're invited to continue the conversation...
Two years ago, the U.S. Bishops wrote a letter on racism 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. For more information, click HERE.
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
While the document and discussion guides are available on the website, in order to get the Zoom link (to join any week you're available), you need to RSVP using the red button below. 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
While the document and discussion guides are available on the website, in order to get the Zoom link (to join any week you're available), you need to RSVP using the red button below. 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.
Got Questions? About God, faith, Catholicism, or just this crazy thing called life? Our door is open. Becoming Catholic is a place to explore those questions, share your story and move forward together. Becoming Catholic starts back up this fall, so contact Jen Mayer today, by clicking HERE.
Congrats & Welcome
Mrs. Cavanaugh Retiring from SPX Regional School
Thank you Mrs. Margie Cavanaugh for your many years of service as a teacher at St. Pius X Regional School. Our prayers and best wishes go with you as you retire. You will be missed!
Baptisms
We rejoice in welcoming Kaelah Anchindia Alandem, daughter of Jemia Forzah and Denis Alandem , who we recently baptized.
New Members
A big welcome to those who have joined SPX - even during this pandemic!
Javier Ocasio-Perez
Aaron & JoEllen Gray and their sons Dale & Charlie
Oghomwen Obaseki & Ifeanyichukwu Nkwocha and their sons Ikenna & Arinze
Amanda Reinken and her son Zachariah
Roanne Robles
Patricia Howard
Mariadina Di Gennaro & her fiance Blake Jung
Sylivia Ngemera
Bryan & Sarah Krandle, and their daughters Maggie & Charlotte
Diana Voyles
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.
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.
PRAY
OUR SICK:
George Ratte', John Barrett, Rebecca E. Okongwu, Katherine Prockl , Bea Sonnykalb, Marie Schablein, Lexie Duffy, Victor Salek, Sr.,
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. 8/16: John Lyons+
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
