St. Pius X Catholic Church, Manoa

Rev. Nicholas Brown

Pastor

St. Pius X Parish is a diverse Catholic community of faith that embraces everyone, without exception. Challenged by the Gospel, nourished by the Eucharist, and inspired by the teachings of St. Pius X, we are called to be witnesses of Christ’s love for the Salvation of all people.

Parish Office

Monday - Friday

8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.

Closed:

All State, Federal Holidays,
& Special Church Events

MASS SCHEDULE

WEEKDAY MASS

Monday - Thursday

Rosary - 7 a.m.
Mass - 7:30 a.m.

Friday - No Mass

WEEKEND MASSES

Saturday
7:30 a.m. | 4:00 p.m.

Sunday
8:30 a.m. | 11:30 am

VIEW LIVE STREAMED
Sunday 11:30 a.m.
Mass live streamed

CONFESSIONS
Weekdays
(By appointment only)

Saturdays
(Before Mass 3:00-3:30pm
before 4pm Mass )

First Wednesday Devotion
7:30 a.m.

First Friday
7:30 a.m

Adoration and Benediction
First Friday 8:00 a.m

First Saturday Devotion
7:30 a.m

Saturday For the Virgin Mary
7:30 a.m

SPIRITUAL COMMUNION
PRAYER

Jesus, really present
in the Blessed Sacrament,
You nourish us each day
with your Body;
spiritually renew in us
Your Presence now,
for we ardently long for You:
“Come, Lord Jesus.”

Food Pantry

Tuesday & Friday
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.

Celebrating Wedding Anniversary

Blessing of couples celebrating wedding anniversary in the church. Please contact parish office before the weekend celebration. Thank you

Hospital Visits
& Home Communion

Please Contact the Rectory Office. 808 988-3308

Adult Religious Education Classes: OCIA

Classes beginning in September

The OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults) program is the process through which adults, 18 and older can become full members of the Catholic Church, involving spiritual formation and the reception of Sacraments. These weekly meetings are designed for individuals who wish to join the Catholic Church and receive Baptism, Confirmation, and/or the Eucharist. This process emphasizes a spiritual journey that fosters a deep relationship with JESUS and HIS Church, reflecting the beautiful Sacred Traditions established in the early Church. Meetings will be held after the 11:30 a.m. Mass; and will be coordinated by Dominic Olaso (Head of the Diocesan Evangelization TaskForce, Campus Minister at Our Lady of Good Counsel School, and Music Ministry Leader for the 11:30 a.m. Mass). Registration forms can be found on the table at the back of the Church or stop by the church office located in the hall. Contact: (808) 988-3308

SACRAMENTS

Infant Baptism Information

For children under the age of 6

If you are planning on having your child baptized here at St. Pius X Parish please keep in mind the following.

You and your family must be a registered parishioner and attend weekend mass at least for three months prior to baptism.

You and the godparents will need to have a meeting with Father. At that meeting please bring with you a copy of your child’s birth certificate.

You and the godparents also need to attend two baptismal classes. After which the baptismal will be scheduled. Baptisms are done within the weekend Mass.

Contact the office: 808 988-3308

Baptism children and Adults

For older children age of 7 and above and adults

Contact the office: 808 988-3308

1st Holy Communion, Confirmation:

Religious Education (K-8), Youth Ministry (9-12), Young Adult Ministry, and OCIC/OCIA are starting in September. Contact the office for more information 808 988-3308

Holy Matrimony:

Marriage is a very significant event and requires preparation to celebrate it properly. If you are planning to marry, the Diocesan policy is that you see a Priest and begin the preparation at least six months prior to the wedding date. Please call the rectory for an appointment. 808 988-3308

Cannot Marry in the Catholic Church Due to Prior Marriage?

Pope Francis streamlined the process to petition for a declaration of nullity to make the process shorter. He also eliminated the mandatory fee. If a person is able to prove in this process that their prior marital bond was invalid for some reason, then he or she can marry in the Catholic Church or validate a current civil marriage. For assistance call office at: 808 988-3308

Vocations:

Contact Fr. Nick Brown

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Funerals Arrangements

Though not a Sacrament, when death occurs, contact the parish office immediately 808 988-3308

December 28

The Holy Innocents

Herod “the Great,” king of Judea, was unpopular with his people because of his connections with the Romans and his religious indifference. Hence he was insecure and fearful of any threat to his throne. He was a master politician and a tyrant capable of extreme brutality. He killed his wife, his brother, and his sister’s two husbands, to name only a few.

Matthew 2:1-18 tells this story: Herod was “greatly troubled” when astrologers from the east came asking the whereabouts of “the newborn king of the Jews,” whose star they had seen. They were told that the Jewish Scriptures named Bethlehem as the place where the Messiah would be born. Herod cunningly told them to report back to him so that he could also “do him homage.” They found Jesus, offered him their gifts, and warned by an angel, avoided Herod on their way home. Jesus escaped to Egypt.

Herod became furious and “ordered the massacre of all the boys in Bethlehem and its vicinity two years old and under.” The horror of the massacre and the devastation of the mothers and fathers led Matthew to quote Jeremiah: “A voice was heard in Ramah, sobbing and loud lamentation; Rachel weeping for her children…” (Matthew 2:18). Rachel was the wife of Jacob (Israel). She is pictured as weeping at the place where the Israelites were herded together by the conquering Assyrians for their march into captivity.

Reflection
The Holy Innocents are few in comparison to the genocide and abortion of our day. But even if there had been only one, we recognize the greatest treasure God put on the earth—a human person, destined for eternity, and graced by Jesus’ death and resurrection.