St. Pius X Catholic Church, Manoa

September 21st is Catechetical Sunday

2025-26 Religious Education and for all children’s class in preparation of the reception of the Sacraments of Baptism for children… those wanting their children and/or grandchildren to receive the sacraments of Christian initiation can pick up a form at the back of the church, or register at the parish office during office hours. You may also download the registration form on our parish website:

Saint Titus Brandsma

Given the birth name Anno, Brandsma and his siblings grew up on their parents’ dairy farm in rural Frisia. As devout Catholics, the family was in the minority among their Calvinist neighbors. From age 11 Anno was educated at a preparatory school for boys who were studying for the priesthood. He joined the Carmelite novitiate in 1898, taking the name Titus in honor of his father.

In the years following his 1905 ordination, Brandsma received a doctorate in philosophy and initiated a project to translate the works of Saint Teresa of Avila into Dutch. One of the founders of the Catholic University of Nijmegen, he served as a professor of philosophy and the history of mysticism at the school. While there Brandsma was known more for his availability to faculty and students than for his academic achievements

Working as a journalist Brandsma served as ecclesiastical advisor to Catholic journalists. His long-standing opposition to Nazi ideology came to the attention of the Nazis when they invaded the Netherlands in 1940. In direct opposition to the Third Reich, the Conference of Dutch Bishops sent a letter ordering Catholic newspaper editors not to print Nazi propaganda. Fr. Brandsma was arrested while hand delivering the letter in January 1942. After being imprisoned in several other facilities, in June he was aken to the Dachau camp in Germany.

During his brief time at Dachau Fr. Brandsma was well-known for his kindness and spiritual support of other prisoners. His death on July 26, 1942 was a result of the Reich’s program of medical experimentation on prisoners. He gave a wooden rosary to the nurse who administered the fatal injection; she later became Catholic and testified to his holiness. In recent years Brandsma has been honored by both the cities of Nijmegen and Dachau. Titus Brandsma was beatified in 1985, and canonized in 2022.

On July 20, 2025, a check for $1,000.00 was presented to Father Nick Brown by Grand Knight Robert Camilleri of Saint Joseph the Worker Council 15124 with the Knights of Columbus, for Saint Pius X Church in Manoa.

During the presentation of the check, it was announced that Father Nick had personally sold 160 of the 400 fundraising tickets available by the Knights

Shown in the photo from left to right are Deputy Grand Knight Hilarion Tamonte, Warden Bob Mielke, Financial Secretary Phil Mulno, Grand Knight Camilleri and Father Nick Brown.

Saint Ignatius of Loyola

The founder of the Jesuits was on his way to military fame and fortune when a cannon ball shattered his leg. Because there were no books of romance on hand during his convalescence, Ignatius whiled away the time reading a life of Christ and lives of the saints. His conscience was deeply touched, and a long, painful turning to Christ began. Having seen the Mother of God in a vision, he made a pilgrimage to her shrine at Montserrat near Barcelona.

In 1534, at the age of 43, he and six others—one of whom was Saint Francis Xavier—vowed to live in poverty and chastity and to go to the Holy Land. If this became impossible, they vowed to offer themselves to the apostolic service of the pope. The latter became the only choice. Four years later Ignatius made the association permanent. The new Society of Jesus was approved by Pope Paul III, and Ignatius was elected to serve as the first genera

In 1534, at the age of 43, he and six others—one of whom was Saint Francis Xavier—vowed to live in poverty and chastity and to go to the Holy Land. If this became impossible, they vowed to offer themselves to the apostolic service of the pope. The latter became the only choice. Four years later Ignatius made the association permanent. The new Society of Jesus was approved by Pope Paul III,and Ignatius was elected to serve as the first genera

Stewardship Corner

One of the misconceptions of Stewardship is about raising money.

This is a myth of many. Stewardship is essentially recognizing that everything we have is a gift from God.

When we recognize this, our lives are rooted in gratitude to God and we will demonstrate our love and return to God by giving ourselves and resources to Him and our community.

Start with Stewardship at home. Lead by example. Share the gifts of kindness, respect and integrity. Let your family witness your involvement in church activities and your dedication of helping others. When they see your commitment to Stewardship, they will more likely embrace it as a way of life.

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