St Pius X Parish is a Catholic parish in Calgary near the University of Calgary. It is also known as the University parish because we have many international students and teachers. Welcome to St. Pius X Roman Catholic Church “To Restore All Things In Christ” – Pope Pius X Motto NEW TO OUR PARISH LIVE STREAM Click here to learn more..... New Parishioner St. Pius X Parish in Calgary, Alberta welcomes all community members and visitors. Our vibrant parish is active in promoting the Christian message and living the motto of our patron, St. Pius X, “to restore all things in Christ”. Do you want to join our Parish? Please fill out the form below Registration Form Sunday Mass Saturday: 5:00 pm Sunday: 9:00 am & 11:00 am Weekday Mass Wednesday, Thursday, Friday at 9:00 am Join our Parish YouTube Channel each Sunday at 11:00 am for our livestream mass. Children's Sacrament Preparation Registration for First Reconciliation is open but will close on October 4th . To register please click here For First Communion registration please click here For Confirmation registration please click here Preparation for all Sacraments are held at St. Pius X Parish Food in the Desert Liturgy of the Hours Daily at 6:30 pm with Deacon Dan via Zoom. Contact Deacon Dan to join. Faith Formation Our Parish has signed up for ‘Formed’, a website to help you with daily prayers and opportunities to increase your Catholic faith. To register: 1. Visit formed.org 2. Click Sign Up 3. Select “I Belong to a Parish or Organization” 4. Find St. Pius X Parish by zip code: T2M 2A2 5. Enter your email – and you’re in! Donate Our parish relies on your Sunday offerings for maintenance and growth. Thank you for your continued support. For more information on how you can support our Parish and/or our St Vincent de Paul Society as they continue to feed the hungry, click the button below. HOW TO DONATE Grocery Card Fundraiser St. Pius X is a participant in the grocery card program offered by local grocery stores. By participating in the program, we can all help fund raise for the Parish. The Grocery Cards are on sale after weekend Masses. Thank you for continuing to support our Parish fundraiser. FIND OUT MORE Reconciliation & Adoration Father Sajo will hear confessions on Saturdays from 4:00 to 4:45 pm. Adoration is held on the First Friday of the Month after the 9:00 am Mass. Children's Liturgy Our Parish continues to support parents with their children’s faith journey with the on-line resources listed on the Children’s Liturgy page. LEARN MORE Diocese News The Diocese sends out a bulletin each week to Parishes with information to share with their Parishioners. We encourage you to read the Diocesan Bulletin and stay updated with the news in our Dioceses. Click here for the bulletin Ministry Invitation- Sign up page Our Ministry volunteers are essential. Ministry Sign ups for the current year started on the weekend of September 28/29. If you missed signing up, there are forms available in the church vestibule. Drop off your completed invitation in the Ministry Invitation Box. Fr.Sajo Jacob Email Father Sajo Priest (403) 289-3602 Dan Deck Aann Abraham Deacon Parish Secretary Parish Bookkeeper Email Deacon Dan Email Parish Secretary Email Parish Bookkeeper (403) 289-3602 Different Ministries Society of Vincent De Paul Liturgical Ministries Find out More Parish Ministries Find out More Children’s Liturgy Get Involved Pastoral Health Care Catholic Women’s League St. Rita’s Ladies Group Society of St. Vincent de Paul Knights of Columbus Manna Ministry Grocery Cards Program Service & Outreach Ministry of Praise Rosary Adult Faith Formation Eucharistic Adoration Legion of Mary Men’s Prayer and Discussion Group Spiritual Dimension of Women Young Adult Group Prayer and Faith First Name Last Name Email Message Thanks for submitting! Send Location Parish Youtube link

In Memoriam Edward (Ed) Leroy Starratt July 17, 1941 ~ September 4, 2025 Thank you for sharing the pictures of your loved ones who have passed away. We deeply appreciate your participation and remembrance. Please note that we were not able to include every photo of our deceased parish members at this time, as we don't have them, but this is an ongoing process. If you notice that a family member’s picture is missing, please reach out to the parish office, office@stpiusx.ca , and we will be happy to include it. In the future, we hope to create a Memorial Wall to honour and remember all our deceased members as part of our parish community. Thanks, Pastor Weekly Schedule Monday, December 15 Tuesday, December 16 Wednesday, December 17 Thursday, December 18 7:00 pm Sacrament of Baptism - Session (Library) 8:30 am Holy Rosary 9:00 am MASS : Stan & Wanda Saloff (+) 9:30 am Eucharistic Glory - Reflection (Bsmt) 1:00 pm St. Rita Meeting (Hall) 7:00 pm Opus Dei Ladies Recollections (Bsmt) 7:00 pm 5PM Choir Practice (Sanctuary) 8:30 am Holy Rosary 9:00 am MASS : Lawrence S K Tseu (Int) 7:00 pm Penitential Service Friday, December 12 SVDP Christmas Hamper (Hall) 8:30 am Holy Rosary 9:00 am MASS : Adele Underhay (+) 4:00 pm Liturgy Committee (Holland Room) Saturday, December 13 SVDP Christmas Hamper (Hall) 9:30 am First Reconcilliation Retreat(Bsmt) 10:00 am: Legion of Mary (Holland Room) 2:00 pm Bible Study (Bsmt) 4:00 pm Confession Mass in Anticipation of the 3rd Sundy of Advent 5:00 pm MASS : Fedele Bianchi (Int) 6:00 pm Monthly potluck (Hall)🍲 Sunday, December 14 3rd Sundy of Advent 9:00 am MASS : August Soehn (+) 9:30 am RCIA (Bsmt) 11:00 am MASS : Parishioners *Coffee & Social after Sunday morning Masses 12:30 pm Christmas Pageant rehersal 👼 6:00 pm Youth Group (Library) Friday, December 19 8:30 am Holy Rosary 9:00 am MASS: Richard Motyka (+) 9:00 am SVDP Hamper Build (Hall) Saturday, December20 10:00 am: Legion of Mary (Holland Room) 10:30 am Building & Maintenance Committee (Hall) 2:00 pm Bible Study (Bsmt) 4:00 pm Confession Mass in Anticipation of the 4th Sundy of Advent 5:00 pm MASS : Mattar Family(Int) Sunday, December 21 4th Sundy of Advent 9:00 am MASS : Alex Macaulay (+) 9:30 am RCIA (Bsmt) 11:00 am MASS: Parishioners *Coffee & Social after Sunday morning Masses 12:30 pm Christmas Pageant rehersal 👼 1:00 pm Baptism🧸

Society of St. Vincent de Paul Service and Outreach Society of Vincent de Paul The mission of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is “to live the Gospel message by serving Christ in the poor with love, respect, justice and joy”. What We Do The Society of St. Vincent de Paul at St. Pius X Parish is dedicated to serving those in need in our community. Our volunteers play a vital role in providing support through a variety of services, such as delivering food hampers, offering transportation assistance like bus tickets, and sometimes providing emergency rental aid. Volunteers may assist by retrieving and responding to messages on our dedicated SVdP phone line, delivering food, or working together on different initiatives that help alleviate immediate hardship. Call For Volunteers We are always looking for compassionate individuals to join our ministry and support our mission. Whether you can commit to being on-call for a week every other month, assisting with deliveries, or helping with one-time projects, there are numerous ways to get involved. Volunteers are often paired up to ensure both safety and a team-oriented approach to service. Depending on your available time, optional volunteer opportunities include: Packing and preparing food hampers for distribution Taking on a week of “on-call” duties to respond to hamper requests, working with a partner on a rotating schedule (currently every (6-8) weeks, depending on volunteer availability) Attending monthly meetings to stay updated on ministry activities Assisting with the Stampeder parking program as a fundraiser for the ministry Supporting the Christmas Hamper program to help families in need during the holiday season New volunteers will be required to complete the Diocesan Volunteer Screening process, which includes a Police Check. Food Hampers In 2024, our Vincentians delivered 389 food hampers including 103 Christmas hampers. We assisted 595 adults and 515 children. For assistance with food hampers, please call the Parish office or email the Society of St. Vincent de Paul ssvp@stpiusx.ca . Donations Our funding comes from donations from parishioners, other Ministries at St. Pius X, and from parking fees collected during the football games. If you would like to donate you can drop off a cheque at the locked mailbox or the parish office Please make cheques payable to St. Vincent de Paul Society. For e-transfer donations, please use the following email address: ssvpdonate@stpiusx.ca Please state your full name and address in the memo line if you would like to receive a tax receipt. Tax receipts will be sent for donations over $20.00. Your generous contribution helps support those in need in our community through our various programs and services. Thank you for your kindness and support! Get Involved! If you are interested in helping out, we can always use more volunteers! Being part of one of the service groups at St Pius X means that you are also serving Christ and the Church! You are welcome to join our vibrant community! Please fill out our Ministry Sign Up online form to register with one of the Ministries and Groups here or email us at ssvp@stpiusx.ca . First Name Last Name Email Message Thanks for submitting! Send

Parish Bulletin New Here Live Stream Ministry Invitation Our Ministry Ministry Invitation for 2024-2025 will be available soon. Keep watching this space. Sign Up for Ministries Ministry of Praise Our Parish has an active Ministry of Praise who continue to pray daily. Each month we post our prayer Intentions below This Months Intention St. Pius X Parish Bulletin December 07, 2025 / PDF format November 30, 2025 / PDF format December 14, 2025 / PDF format November 23, 2025 Join our email list to stay up to date with the latest news and events from our Parish. This Months Intention E Mail Adress* First Name* Last Name Subscribe * indicates required Donate Diocesan Bulletin Click here to read the Diocese of Calgary Faithfully Bulletin Subscribe now Insights of discipleship in the Diocese of Calgary. Faithfully gives a snapshot of faith at work in the lives of everyday people. The diocesan online publication will be sent by email to all subscribers. Subscribe Now If You Choose to Talk About It “We all have a sacred trust to protect those who are vulnerable, particularly children, and to stand up and speak when we witness that trust betrayed.” ~ CATHOLIC BISHOPS OF ALBERTA & NWT talkaboutit.calgarydiocese.ca

Homes by Avi Group has developed a new website to serve this specific purpose. More details https://www.stpiusredevelopment.ca View More Resources The New Hall Committee is committed to sharing information related to the historical exploration of the hall renovation and information to date, including the latest proposals. Learn more and explore the resources linked below. Engagment Summary Next Steps Community Resources Evaluation Options and Process Building Renewal Discernment Building -Architectural Renderings Condition Assessment File Parish Hall Recomendations Questions and Answers Chronology of New Hall Activities Parish Renewal Page Conversation in the Spirit More Questions and Answers Latest Information: Did you Know Parishioners who may want to share comments, concerns, and questions with members of our Parish Council can get in touch with Glen Jones or June Bergman .

Parish Ministries CONTACT US MINISTRY SIGN UP St Pius X has a series of ministries and councils to help the Priest serve the parish community. Each ministry has a specific mission and role in the parish, touching on the different aspects of the parish life. You can fill out our Ministry Sign Up online form to register with one of the Parish committees or councils. Parish Ministries St Pius X has a series of ministries, committees, and councils to help the Priest serve the parish community. Each ministry has a specific mission and role in the parish, touching on the different aspects of the parish life. Committees meet on average once per month. Some ministries and committees have additional meetings requirements as necessary. Please note that all volunteers are required to sign a new Diocesan Model Code of Conduct. Some ministries also require a Police Information Check. Parish Pastoral Council Pastor – Father Sajo Jacob Deacon – Dan Deck Chairperson – June It is recognized that the Pastor has full responsibility for the parish as delegated by the Bishop. The role of the Parish Pastoral Council is to be supportive to the Pastor and provide all assistance helpful to his office. Members of PPC (Parish Pastoral Council) attend Council meetings held on the third Tuesday of each month, unless otherwise determined by the Council. They may also participate in the activities of various committees. Parish Pastoral Council meetings are open to parishioners who are invited to attend as observers. In addition, an Annual General Meeting for all members of the parish is on a yearly basis. At this time the activities of the past year are reviewed, significant plans for the future are proposed and the membership and structure of the Council for the coming year is confirmed. To access the Parish Pastoral Council Guidelines, please click here. Interested in being part of the PPC? Each year in September, as part of the Stewardship weekend, interest in serving on Parish Council will be solicited. Interested parishioners will be contacted and embark on a process to ensure knowledge of the responsibility and development skills. Parish Finance Council The Parish Finance Council (PFC) assists the Pastor in overseeing the finances of the parish. Please contact Rob for more information. Newsletter Financial Summary – 2019 Annual Financial Statement – 2019 Facilities Expansion Fund St. Pius X continues to plan for future expansion and renovation of the parish property. If you are interested in contributing to this process please contact the Parish Finance Council (above). LIST OF THE PARISH MINISTRIES Liturgy Committee We explore ideas for enriching and planning liturgies. Please contact the Parish Priest if you wish to be part of this committee. Church and Hall Decorating Members assist with decorating the church and Hall for special events, such as Easter, Christmas etc. Commitment is usually 1-2 hours per event. Building and Maintenance Oversees and recommends the planned maintenance for the Church and the Hall. Members of this ministry also do minor repairs and maintenance as necessary. Website For those interested in the upkeep and maintenance of the parish website and social media. Audio-Video Team The AV Team supports weekend masses, and special masses and services, especially during Advent, Lent, Christmas and Easter seasons, and funerals when needed. There are three AV roles-- audio, video/slides, livestreaming. We typically have volunteers 18 years or older, capable of handling a computer and presentation materials, and audio and livestreaming equipment. Anyone who volunteers will receive the appropriate training. If you are interested in being a volunteer please contact the parish office Office Help Assist in the Parish Office with photocopying, data entry, filing etc. Pastoral Assistant Help Assist the Pastoral Office with photocopying, organization and children’s program preparation. Faith Enrichment Assist in presenting the Faith Enrichment Sessions. Grocery Card Fundraiser Helping with selling our grocery gift cards to help fund various ministries and initiatives in the parish after each weekend mass. Commitment is for one mass per month. Linen Care Laundering, pressing, and folding the various Church linens. Commitment is once every 6 weeks. Pastoral Health Care Bringing Communion to residents at the Bethany Care Centre, Cambridge Manor, or Hillcrest Extendicare. Parish Outreach Reaching out to Parishioners via phone to build a connection with the Parish. Pew Cleaners Dusting, and tidying pews and Sacristy, with the additional cleaning. About 2 hours once per month. Reception Assistance Assist with Parish receptions (setup, clean-up, bake, or serve) for various parish receptions. Please choose to help with one or more activities. Sunday Coffee Hosts Prepare and serve coffee and snacks after Sunday morning mass. Social Events Assist with or plan one or more of our Parish social events, e.g. Stampede Breakfast. Youth Group Coordinator 14-18 Helping with one of our Youth Groups (for ages 14-18 old) Youth Group Coordinator 18-35 Helping with one of our Youth Groups (for ages 18-35 old) First Name Last Name Email Message Thanks for submitting! Send

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Prayer and Faith MINISTRIES Join Our Prayer Groups Being part of one of the prayer groups at St. Pius X means that you are also serving Christ and the Church! You are welcome to join our vibrant community! Please fill out our Ministry Sign Up online form to register with one of the Ministries and Groups. Ministry of Praise Rosary Adult Faith Formation Legion of Mary Men’s Prayer and Discussion Group Eucharistic Adoration Ministry Sign up

This is the women parish group and they meet every week Spiritual Dimension of Women Prayer and Faith Spiritual Dimension of Women Faith sharing with other women every Friday morning from 9:30 am to 10:30 am. Get Involved! Being part of one of the service groups at St Pius X means that you are also serving Christ and the Church! You are welcome to join our vibrant community! Please fill out our Ministry Sign Up online form to register with one of the Ministries and Groups. Ministry Sign up First Name Last Name Email Message Thanks for submitting! Send

Liturgical Ministries For all Parish ministries, please contact the Parish office to get in touch with the Ministry Coordinator. Additionally, you can fill out our Ministry Sign Up online form to register with one of the Ministries. Liturgical Ministries Please fill in a Ministry Sign Up form to volunteer for any of the following Ministries. These are general outlines of duties for all Ministries. For detailed instructions, please contact the office. All Ministers are expected to arrive around 30 minutes before Mass begins. Usher A minimum of two Ushers are required at each weekend Mass. Before Mass, the Usher will greet those entering the church and make them feel welcome. They will, if necessary, help Parishioners find seating in the church. The Usher assists with the Offertory collection, directs the Communion line, and assists Parishioners exit the church after Mass. Eucharistic Minister (EM) The Eucharistic Minister prepares the Communion vessels before mass, rings the altar bells at the consecration, distributes Holy Communion (Precious Body and Precious Blood), and purifies and cleans the Communion vessels after Mass. Lector One Lector is required at each Mass to read the Entrance Antiphon, First Reading, Psalm, Second Reading, the Gospel Acclamation and the Communion Antiphon. If there is no Deacon present, the Lector will also read the Prayer of the Faithful. Audio/Video (A/V) Minister Two A/V Ministers are needed for each Sunday Masses (9AM and 11AM) and a third AV Minister is needed for the 11AM live streaming . He/she will set up the A/V equipment before Mass, start and monitor the Livestreaming during Mass and securely put away all of the A/V equipment after Mass. Pianist/Instrumentalist As there are no choirs at this time, a pianist or instrumentalist (strings only) provide some music before Mass begins and during Communion. Altar Server An Altar Server can be a male or female of any age. They assist the Priest and Deacon during the Mass by participating in the Processional at the beginning of Mass (including carrying the cross), holding the altar candles during the Gospel, helping prepare the Altar for the Eucharist, and participating in the Recessional at the end of Mass (including carrying the cross). Children's Liturgy Leader and Teen Assistant (11AM only) Collection Counters Working in teams of 2 or 3 people, the Collection Counters count the Parish donations and prepare the bank deposit. As per Diocesan guidelines, all Counters must follow the Diocesan Volunteer Screening Procedures, which includes signing a Code of Conduct, as well as getting a Police Information Check (PIC). General Volunteer Throughout the year, our Parish requires the assistance of volunteers to keep everything running smoothly. If you can help out, either regularly or occasionally in any of the following ways, please sign up as a General volunteer and we will contact you about your availability and interests: Mass Stewards Cleaning and pressing Altar linens Watering/caring for plants in the church Watering/caring for the outside gardens (seasonal) Assisting with Liturgical decoration (usually when there is a change of season, e.g. Advent, Christmas, etc) Selling grocery cards for our fundraiser Some minor cleaning duties around the church and office

St. Rita's Ladies Group Service and Outreach St. Rita’s Ladies Group Mission Statement St. Rita’s Ladies Group expresses our love of Christ through services at St. Pius X Parish By volunteering our time, talents and resources for funeral receptions and fund raisers for various projects and charities while enjoying the fun and fellowhip of our members. Vision Statement Express our love of Christ by donating comfort items and financial support to organizations helping those enduring impossible situations in their lives. New Members are welcome. Please contact the Parish Office for more information. Ministry Sign up First Name Last Name Email Message Thanks for submitting! Send

Priesthood "Let us pray for all good and faithful priests who dedicate themselves to their people with generosity and unknown sacrifices." -- Pope Francis Sacraments Priesthood In the Catechism of the Catholic Church it states: “No one claims this office for himself; he is called to it by God. Anyone who thinks he recognizes the signs of God’s call to the ordained ministry must humbly submit his desire to the authority of the Church, who has the responsibility and right to call someone to receive orders” (CCC, 440). If you hear the call of God feel free to speak with our Pastor at the parish office or after Mass, or contact the Vicar for Vocations & Young Adults at the Diocese of Calgary, Fr Cristino Bouvette Let’s Pray For Them 2021 Seminarians We ask that you continue to pray for our Seminarians and for the increase of vocations in our Diocese. Here is a short prayer from Fr. Cristino: Lord Jesus Christ, eternal High Priest, lead our seminarians daily in your footsteps, that they may become priests aflame with love for God and all. Amen. St. Joseph, pray for us.