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, and Praise.
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.
Fr. Norlito Concepcion
Administrator
Parish Office
Temporary New Office Hours:
Tuesdays and Fridays
9:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Office of the Pastor:
Tuesday to Friday
10:00am -12 noon
MASS SCHEDULE
WEEKDAY MASS
Monday - Saturday
7:30 a.m.
WEEKEND MASSES
Saturday
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
after 4:00 p.m. Mass
1st Wednesday after 7:30 am Mass
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, Wednesday, Friday
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Padre Pio Devotion
Third Saturday
After 4:00 p.m. Mass
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:
Sr. Luci at
(808) 988-3308
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. Norlito
Funerals Arrangements
Though not a Sacrament, when death occurs, contact the parish office immediately
Munus Triplex
The doctrines of the Church states that Jesus Christ performed three functions (or "offices" munus triplex) in his earthly ministry – those of prophet, priest, and king. The kingly office of Jesus is the last and the most important salvific office of Jesus. He is the Judge of all judges, the king of prophets, and the high priest of all high priest. At the Advent Season, he revere Him as the Lord of all saviors and the only savior with authority. At Easter Season, He is the victorious High Priest who gave the most acceptable offering of all. Now, as the liturgical calendar comes to an end, we surrender to him our liberty and freedom, to make Him as our Great King. May we see the beauty of His face when His kingdom comes to completion. As he is the alpha, the beginning of all things, may we receive His just judgment as He is proclaimed as Omega, the end of all thing. ¡Viva Christo Rey!
St. Serapion
Memorial: November 14
Patron of the sick
The tradition of the Order of Mercy presents Serapion Scott as being born at the turn of the year 1178 in the British Isles, and a relative of the Scottish monarch. And even though the exact dates of his childhood and youth are unknown, later on his is seen at the side of King Richard the Lionhearted on the Third Crusade, fighting for the faith and for the liberation of the land where Jesus lived. Even then, he was busy caring for the captives who were being liberated in Palestine, and he too suffered in prison at the hands of the Duke of Austria, until he was set free by the latter's son, Leopold VII, whom he went on to accompany in the battles against the Saracens in Spain, at the Battle of Las Navas de Tolosa in 1212. After the victory, he retired to Burgos, leaving that city to accompany Leonore of Castile in 1221, who was headed to Aragon to marry King James I. In the following year, he became acquainted with Peter Nolasco in Daroca and entered the Order of Mercy.
Impelled by charity for the captives, he carried out several redemptions. On one of the redemptions traditionally attributed to him, he was accompanied by Raymond Nonnatus in 1229 and ransomed more than 150 captives. During the redemption in 1240, which he carried out with his companion Fr. Berenguer de Bañares in Algiers, he was taken hostage. Tradition has it that Saint Peter Nolasco wrote to Fr. Guillermo de Bas asking him to collect--without delay--the necessary goods with which to come to the aid of the redeemer. Since they did not have the price of ransom in time, St. Serapion was crucified on a cross like Saint Andrew, suffering a cruel martyrdom, as reflected in the Mercedarian iconography. He is said to have pronounced the following words while hanging on the cross: “O sweet and precious wood, the perfect image of the Wood on which my beloved Jesus died, through You I hope to ascend to eternal happiness!”
Because of his cruel martyrdom on the cross, he is the patron saint of those who suffer bone and joint paints. The blessing of oil in his honor is an ancient tradition of the Order that is included in the current Ritual.
Saint Serapion appears in the ancient Mercedarian liturgy, specifically in the 1560 breviary of Master General Miguel Puig, with a proper antiphon and prayer, although later he was removed from the Missal in the reform of 1576. His process of beatification was started in 1717 in Barcelona and Genoa, conducted by Manuel Ribera and José Rimón as procurators. On July 14, 1728, a decree was issued confirming his immemorial cult, and on August 24, 1743, he was included in the Roman Martyrology.
https://www.orderofmercy.org/serapion
Religious Education Class
Religious Education and for all Children’s Class in preparation of the reception of the Sacraments of Baptism for children, Confirmation, and First Holy Communion will resume on September 25 after the Sunday 8:30am mass. Parents wanting their children to receive the sacraments of Christian initiations can register at the parish office during office hours. You may also download the registration form on our parish website: https://stpiusxmanoa.com/pdf-Forms.php
Job Opening
Part Time
Our parish is hiring a new Part-time secretary with the job description
Secretary-II. To Manage office operations for the Pastor including managing communication
to parishioners and the public, scheduling appointments, processing mail, record keeping,
and other administrative duties. . For information pleases contact the parish office.
Apply online : www.catholichawaii.org/about-us/careers
Celebrating Wedding Anniversary
Blessing of couples celebrating wedding anniversary in the church. Please contact parish office before the weekend celebration. Thank you
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 health and healing, birthday blessings, in thanks-giving, etc. So we encourage you to visit the parish office and register.
A priest is always free to accept an offering for less than or more than the standard amount.
Thank you:
St Pius X Church
Stewardship of Earthly Treasure
presented by
Fr. William
Kunisch,
Pastor of St. Anthony Church, Kailua, Oahu at Stewardship Day 2022. Fr. William explores the various concepts and practices found in both scripture and personal money management
Fr. William spoke of Tithing as a way to grow in holiness. In scripture, “Tithing” means a “tenth”. Giving ten percent of the first fruits of the harvest.…the first of the best. Tithes are given to the church on the Lord’s Day as an act of worship. Tithing is the purpose of our ministry to give gratitude for our past and keep our priority in the present. The promise of Tithing brings peace, contentment of what we have which leads to growth in the virtue of generosity and fosters happiness.