Mission Statement:"Pascendi Dominici Gregis!"(To feed the Lord's flock!)
St. Pius X Catholic Church, Manoa
2821 Lowrey Avenue, Honolulu, Hi 96822 | Map Directions
Sacramental Emergency: (808) 312-3168
OFFICE: Phone (808) 988-3308 | Email: piusx@rcchawaii.org | Fax:(808) 773-7794
VISION: In the spirit of our Patron St. Pius-X, we, the Catholic community of St. Pius-X, Manoa aspire to live the happy and good witnessing of the Gospel through our Faith, Service, & Praise.
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)
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.
RCIA
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults
If, you are interested in joining the Catholic church, or helping those through that process as a companion.
Contact:
(808) 988-3308
Religious Education
September 15th
Catechetical Sunday!
2024-25 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, see Theresa Jacobs, or register at the parish office during office hours. You may also download the registration form on our parish website:
SACRAMENTS
Baptism
For infants, contact the office for a registration form, and to find out the next preparation classes for Parents and Godparents. For older children and adults, enroll them in one of the following programs.
1st Holy Communion, Confirmation:
Religious Education (K-8), Youth Ministry (9-12), Young Adult Ministry, and RCIC/RCIA are starting in September. Contact the office for more information
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.
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 in petitioning, you can contact Fr. PJ Camiring, Vanessa Mark, BJ Schreiner or Sister Lucinda at [808-988-3308] who can assist you as an advocate.
Vocations:
Contact Fr. Nick Brown
Funerals Arrangements
Though not a Sacrament, when death occurs, contact the parish office immediately
The icon of Our Lady of Perpetual Help represents the Christian mystery of Redemption.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help is a Byzantine icon that is believed to have its origin sometime during the 13th -15th century. The image is also known as “Our Lady of Perpetual Succour.” The icon is known for being miraculous; over the centuries countless healings and special graces have been attributed to it, so much so that the image has been honored and venerated by many Popes.
The miraculous icon is painted on wood and measures about 20" in height (54 x 41.5 centimeters) and depicts the Virgin Mary, under the title “Mother of God,” holding the Child Jesus.
The Archangels Michael and Gabriel, hovering in the upper corners, hold the instruments of the Passion. St. Michael (in the left corner) holds the spear, the wine-soaked sponge, and the crown of thorns. St. Gabriel (in the right corner) holds the cross and the nails.
The intent of the artist was to portray the Child Jesus contemplating the vision of His future Passion. Frightened by the vision, he runs to his mother for consolation. The anguish He feels is shown by the loss of one of His sandals as he quickly flees into the arms of his Mother.
Despite a forboding vision of suffering, the icon also conveys the triumph of Christ over sin and death, symbolized by the golden background as a sign of the glory of the resurrection. The royal crowns on the heads of Jesus and Mary also symbolize their triumph as the King of Kings with his Queen Mother.
In a very beautiful way, the Child Jesus grasps the hand of the Blessed Mother. He seeks comfort from His mother as He sees the instruments of His passion. The position of Mary’s hands – both holding the Child Jesus (who seems like a small adult) and at the same time presenting Him to us – convey the reality of our Lord’s incarnation, that He is true God who became also true man.
What Our Lady of Perpetual Help Means for Us
Just as the Child Jesus fled into the arms of his Mother when he was frightened, so too do we flee into the arms of our Blessed Mother with child-like confidence whenever fear envelopes our hearts. Just as the Virgin Mother consoled and comforted her Divine Child, so too does she console and comfort us, her spiritual children, in our afflictions. We can always come to her in our time of need and receive her help.
In this iconography, Mary is represented as the one who guides us to the Redeemer. The Virgin Mother is also our Help who intercedes with her Son on our behalf. The star painted on Mary’s veil, centered on her forehead, highlights her role in the plan of salvation as both the Mother of God and our Mother.
To this day, the Church of St. Alphonsus in Rome displays the original icon of Our Lady of Perpetual Help. They are the guardians and promoters of the holy icon, the only religious order entrusted with the task of doing so with a venerated image of Our Lady.
(from catholic Company)
What is the message of Lent 2025?
To trust. Not with passive resignation, but with deep faith.
Let us fast from hopelessness and fear, and feast on faith and the assurance that God is at work.
Let us step away from the noise and listen for the Spirit, making space for silence, for prayer and acts of love and justice.
Reminder:
Second Collection
For: Catholic Relief Services
March 29 - 30
Sunday, March 30th
After the
11:30am Mass
The best way to remember our dearly departed is by praying for them. And the best prayer we can offer is the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass. Masses can be offered for anniversaries, health and healing, birthday blessings, in thanksgiving, etc. So we encourage you to visit the parish office and register.
MAHALO,
St Pius X Church
(A donation of $10.00 per Mass is requested.)
STATEMENT Of ACTIVITIES
vs PRIOR YEAR
7/012023-6/30/2024
