November 14, 2021

Dear Fellow Parishioners of and Visitors to St. Pius X,

As we mark the first anniversary of the arrival of Fr. Kevin Kilgore to St. Pius X Parish on November 15, we can reflect on our own recollections of one year ago this weekend as we all anticipated his arrival as our new Parish Administrator.

We wondered what Fr. Kilgore would be like. What type of personality, level of energy, depth of humility, interpretation of faith, interest in us as individuals and as a parish would he bring?

Most important, would our new Parish Administrator have the willingness to partner with us - the parishioners - to create the vibrant and active parish we longed for and were ready and able to work towards?

Eight months ago, Fr. Kevin tapped a few of us on the shoulder to form the Parish Pastoral Council - a critical organization in every parish across all dioceses - yet one we had not had for many years. I was offered and accepted the role of Chair of the Council - understanding the time, talent and determination it would require of my fellow council members and me. I consider the role as Chair of the Council an honor and a gift.

The Parish Pastoral Council has worked diligently to establish itself; to create the Mission Pillars of Building Community, Worshipping God and Creating Disciples; to develop the ministries within the pillars; and to recommend investments in and improvements to the church and the church grounds.

The most challenging task the Council faced was to develop the Vision Statement (the "why") for our parish. We analyzed the parish survey responses and listened to thoughts and opinions of our parishioners. In a two-month timespan that included many meetings, with much discussion resulting in many iterations, we came to agreement that the resulting Vision Statement represented St. Pius X Parish.

All generations...
Journeying together with Jesus to satisfy our hungry hearts.
Come and See!

As we celebrated the official unveiling of the Vision Statement and Fr. Kevin's first anniversary at St. Pius X Parish this weekend, we were honored to receive a video from Bishop Michael Saporito, Auxiliary Bishop of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Newark and Regional Bishop of Bergen County, with greetings and blessings for our parish as well as the following announcements:

- Cardinal Tobin has confirmed Fr. Kevin Kilgore's appointment as Pastor of St. Pius X Parish effective November 15, 2021 to serve through mid - 2028.

- Bishop Saporito will officiate the Installation Mass and Ceremony for
Fr. Kevin at the 4:30 pm Mass on February 12, 2022.

- Bishop Saporito will attend our parish Gala on February 17, 2022 as a guest of Fr. Kevin and the parish.

The journey has begun. Come and See! Come and Participate!

Thank you.

Rosemarie Loffredo
Parish Pastoral Council - Chair

Parish Pastoral Council  
Scott Litchfield - Vice Chair
Christine Clark
Rose Flynn - Secretary
Sister Mary Foley, SSND
Kathleen Sheridan
Linda Spilka
Mariliza LaCap Tong
Alicia Soltys
Bob Zaccone

Ex officio, nonvoting:
Glenn Plescia, Parish Trustee
Lisa Guzzo, Parish Trustee
Fr. Kevin Kilgore, Pastor
Janet Natale, Parish/Staff Liaison
Deacon John McKenna

Message from Bishop Saporito


To view our PASTORAL COUNCIL ORGANIZATION CHART, please click here: Pastoral Council Org Chart

For more information, or if you'd like to get involved, please email: Pastoral Council

For more information about particular ministries, please click here: Ministries