BUILDING COMMUNITY
Welcome and Hospitality
Soup Kitchen
Every Monday morning volunteers from our Soup Kitchen ministry prepare fresh food and hand deliver it to the Missionaries of Charity in Newark.
As Jesus says, "I was hungry and you gave me something to eat" (Matthew 25:35). What a wonderful opportunity we have at St. Pius X to put this teaching into practice!
If you would like more information or are interested in volunteering to either prepare or deliver the food, please contact Cilia Galasso at: Soup Kitchen
Cornerstone
Cornerstone has a long, rich history at Saint Pius X. We look forward to offering this program again in the future. Stay tuned for more details.
Knights of Columbus
Contact Jim Peragine, Grand Knight, K of C Council 9021 to register: jkp9293@aol.com
Bereavement
We currently have two parishioners being trained in a six-week bereavement course. Please stay tuned for more details.
WORSHIPING GOD
Music Ministry
We welcome people of all ages and skills to join our Music Ministry. Please reach out to our Music Ministry Director or email at: Music Ministry
Eucharistic Adoration
We offer Eucharistic Adoration from 9:30 am - 10:30 am on the first Tuesday of the month.
Eucharistic Minister
Extraordinary Ministers of Communion who serve the Body and Blood of Christ at Mass and to the sick and homebound.
Altar Servers
This can be a wonderful experience for all girls and boys in our parish in grade 3 and up. They are welcome to participate in our parish life by serving at Mass. Please call our parish office to sign up for our simple training session.
Greeters & Ushers
Volunteers who assist people to their seats if necessary. They also take up the collection.
Lectors
If you wish to become a parish lector, please download the Liturgical Ministers Volunteer Form or email office@spxot.org.
MAKING DISCIPLES
Bible Study
Please contact Deacon John McKenna or email the parish office at: Office
CCD / Religious Education
Religious education teaches our children and youth the faith and teachings of the Roman Catholic Church and Christian doctrine. It is essential for developing a personal relationship with Jesus as the foundation for discipleship.
St. Pius X holds religious education classes from grades K-9 on Tuesday evenings and Sunday mornings from September to April. There is also a Summer Program held at the end of every school year.
For more information and to sign up your child for the Summer Program or Religious Education classes, please check the most recent bulletin or contact our religious education office.
Youth Ministry
We are gearing up for middle school and high school ministry this Fall, using a terrific Catholic program, Life Teen. Our middle school youth group is a subset of Life Teen called Edge.
For more information on the Life Teen program, either visit their website: Life Teen.
Or, if you're looking to get involved, please e-mail: Youth Ministry
RCIA
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (R.C.I.A.) is a process for men and women to become baptized members of the Catholic Church. Candidates are introduced to Catholic beliefs and practices of the faith.
R.C.I.A. at St. Pius X is led by Deacon John McKenna. For more information about joining this program, please contact our parish office or Deacon John.
Deacon John McKenna
(201) 664-0913
deaconjohn@spxot.org
ALPHA
ALPHA is a free, 11-week evangelization course on the Christian faith. It is meant for seekers, returning Catholics, life-long Catholics, and everyone in between. It begins with a hot meal, followed by a high-quality video considering one topic per night. Examples include: What is the meaning of life? Why did Jesus suffer? How do I pray? Who is the Holy Spirit? and more. After the film, small group discussion follows.
More information will be available in the coming months as to when we expect to offer this program.
PARISH INFRASTRUCTURE
Operations and Capital Projects
Volunteer Recruitment
Interested in getting involved in parish ministry? Feel free to contact Scott Litchfield, Vice Chair of the Pastoral Council, or email: Pastoral Council