To form disciples who joyfully live out the Mission of Jesus Christ in Bowie

September 27, 2020

For the past few weeks we’ve seen the attendance at our public Mass increase, so beginning next Sunday October 4^th, we will be adding a second public Mass at 11:30 am. Now for this second Mass, it won’t be necessary to save a seat in order to attend. We think the number of folks who attend won’t be so great that reservations will be necessary at this Mass, at this time. However you will still need to save a seat for the 9:30 am Mass. All the same safety procedures will be in place for both Masses. The doors will open at 11:15 am and our Host Team will be seating people front to back as you arrive. For a reminder of our safety procedures click HERE.

We look forward to seeing you at Mass!

WORSHIP

Whether it's at SPX or Online, we look forward to seeing you this weekend!

Mass at SPX

We hope that you'll join us at SPX for our public Mass on Sunday at

9:30 am. Save your seat HERE.

If you have saved a seat but aren't able to attend, please make a point to return your tickets - even on Sunday morning - so that others can attend. Seating at the door is not guaranteed.

Mass Online

You have 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

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 Miss Kelsey to help them connect what they're hearing in the Bible with their own lives this week. Check it out!

MESSAGE SERIES

To listen to the messages & learn more click HERE.

CURRENT MESSAGE SERIES

As the pandemic has stretched out over this year, incidents and systems of racial injustice continue to draw our attention, and as we get closer to the election in November, there can be no doubt that ‘outrage’ is a word that aptly describes 2020. In this series, we’re diving deep into how as people of faith, we’re called to see the world differently - and act accordingly. Our faith means that we’ll never be truly at home in this world, or any political party for that matter. No, we’re called to choose unity over division, compassion over accusation, and hopefulness over hate. Because with God as our leader, united we stand.

UPCOMING MESSAGE SERIES

Are you anxious? You’re not alone. There are many things making us anxious right now - the pandemic, virtual learning, racial unrest, and this election. But it doesn’t have to be that way-- God doesn’t want us to live in a state of constant anxiety. Our next message series, Anxious for Nothing, will talk about what God has to say about anxiety and how to overcome it. Based on Philippians 4:4 - 8, together we'll discover how God wants more for us - how we truly can be Anxious for Nothing.

Are you anxious? You’re not alone. There are many things making us anxious right now - the pandemic, virtual learning, racial unrest, and this election. But it doesn’t have to be that way-- God doesn’t want us to live in a state of constant anxiety. Our next message series, Anxious for Nothing, will talk about what God has to say about anxiety and how to overcome it.

We believe that one of the ways that God supports us in overcoming our anxiety is through other people. So to face our anxiety as a church, we’ll be offering small groups where we can explore God’s plan for us to find peace.

Because of the uncertainty of COVID, we have adapted small groups:

1. We are offering 6- and 12-week options this fall, since it is hard to commit to anything longer.

2. We will meet online starting the week of September 27. Most groups use Zoom -- We can help you figure out Zoom if needed.

3. Our meetings are 75 minutes.

4. 6-week groups will meet at 7 PM on Tuesday evenings. 12-week groups will meet at other days/times (see the signup for specifics).

5. Both the 6- and 12-week groups will have a common starting point – Our message series called “Anxious for Nothing.” At Mass, Fr. Mike will talk about Gods plan to overcome anxiety described in the book of Philippians. In our groups, we will also watch a 20-minute video on the same topic presented by Max Lucado. Then we will discuss how we can apply these teachings to our REAL lives.

6. Our 12-week groups will then continue for another few weeks to support each other and grow together, discussing the weekly message.

Groups start this week -

but there's still time for you to sign-up!

SIGN-UP HERE

Questions? Go to spxbowie.org for more information

or contact Jen Mayer at adults@spxbowie.org.

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 the short-term, but for years to come. 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 clicking HERE.
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.

October Wedding Anniversaries

If you are celebrating your wedding anniversary during the month of September and would like it announced in the bulletin, please email us HERE with your names and the number of years you've been married.

The deadline is Thursday, October 1.