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) 773-7083
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
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
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
Funerals Arrangements
Though not a Sacrament, when death occurs, contact the parish office immediately
808 988-3308
March 08
Saint John of God
Having given up active Christian belief while a soldier, John was 40 before the depth of his sinfulness began to dawn on him. He decided to give the rest of his life to God’s service, and headed at once for Africa where he hoped to free captive Christians and, possibly, be martyred.
Saint John of God was soon advised that his desire for martyrdom was not spiritually well based, and returned to Spain and the relatively prosaic activity of a religious goods store. Yet he was still not settled. Moved initially by a sermon of Saint John of Avila, he one day engaged in a public beating of himself, begging mercy and wildly repenting for his past life.
Committed to a mental hospital for these actions, John was visited by a priest, who advised him to be more actively involved in tending to the needs of others rather than in enduring personal hardships. John gained peace of heart, and shortly after left the hospital to begin work among the poor.
He established a house where he wisely tended to the needs of the sick poor, at first doing his own begging. But, excited by the saint’s great work and inspired by his devotion, many people began to back him up with money and provisions. Among them were the archbishop and marquis of Tarifa.
Behind John’s outward acts of total concern and love for Christ’s sick poor was a deep interior prayer life which was reflected in his spirit of humility. These qualities attracted helpers who, 20 years after John’s death, formed the Brothers Hospitallers, now a worldwide religious order
Saint John of God became ill after 10 years of service, but tried to disguise his ill health. He began to put the hospital’s administrative work into order and appointed a leader for his helpers. He died under the care of a spiritual friend and admirer, Lady Ana Ossorio.
March 09
Saint Frances of Rome
Frances’ life combines aspects of secular and religious life. A devoted and loving wife, she longed for a lifestyle of prayer and service, so she organized a group of women to minister to the needs of Rome’s poor.
Born of wealthy parents, Saint Frances of Rome found herself attracted to the religious life during her youth. But her parents objected and a young nobleman was selected to be her husband.
As she became acquainted with her new relatives, Frances soon discovered that the wife of her husband’s brother also wished to live a life of service and prayer. So the two, Frances and Vannozza, set out together—with their husbands’ blessings—to help the poor.
Frances fell ill for a time, but this apparently only deepened her commitment to the suffering people she met. The years passed, and Frances gave birth to two sons and a daughter. With the new responsibilities of family life, the young mother turned her attention more to the needs of her own household.
The family flourished under Frances’ care, but within a few years a great plague began to sweep across Italy. It struck Rome with devastating cruelty and left Frances’ second son dead. In an effort to help alleviate some of the suffering, Frances used all her money and sold her possessions to buy whatever the sick might possibly need. When all the resources had been exhausted, Frances and Vannozza went door to door begging. Later, Frances’ daughter died, and the saint opened a section of her house as a hospital.
Saint Frances of Rome became more and more convinced that this way of life was so necessary for the world, and it was not long before she requested and was given permission to found a society of women bound by no vows. They simply offered themselves to God and to the service of the poor. Once the society was established, Frances chose not to live at the community residence, but rather at home with her husband. She did this for seven years, until her husband passed away, and then came to live the remainder of her life with the society—serving the poorest of the poor.
Sacraments
BAPTISM
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 Communion, Confirmation
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
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
MARRIAGE
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
Vocations:
Contact Fr. Nick Brown
Diocesan Prayer for Vocations
Heavenly Father, your divine Son taught us to pray to the Lord of the harvest to send laborers into His vineyard. We earnestly beg you to bless our Diocese and our world with many priests, deacons and religious who will love you fervently and gladly and courageously spend their lives in service to your Son's Church, especially the poor and the needy.
Bless our families and our children, and choose from our homes those whom you desire for this holy work. Teach them to respond generously and keep them ever faithful in following your Son Jesus Christ, that under the guidance of the Holy Spirit and with the inspiration of Saint Damien and Saint Marianne the Good News of redemption may be brought to all. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen