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 Parish Bookkeeper Deacon Parish Secretary 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 Friday, January 16 9:00 am MASS :Abraham Vandanath (+) Saturday, January 17 9:30 am Confirmation - Parent Retreat (Bsmt) 10:00 am: Legion of Mary (Holland Room) 12:00 pm Praesidium Training (Hall) 4:00 pm Confession Mass in Anticipation of the 2nd Sunday of Ordinary Time 5:00 pm MASS :Patricia O'Connor (+) Sunday, January 18 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:00 am MASS :Parishioners 9:30 am RCIA (Bsmt) 11:00 am MASS :Eduardo Willrich Netto (+) *Coffee & Social after Sunday morning Masses 1:00 pm Baptism🧸 Monday, January 19 Tuesday, January 20 7:00 pm Sacrament of Baptism - Session (Library) 7:00 pm Sacrament of Baptism - Session (Library) 7:00 pm Parish Council (Holland Rm) 7:00 pm SVDP (Hall) 7:30 pm St. Rita's funeral prep (Hall) Wednesday, January 21 9:00 am MASS :Cora healy Tobin(Int) 11:00 am FUNERAL :Sheila Mattar (†) Thursday, January 22 9:00 am MASS :John Ling C N(†) Friday, January 23 9:00 am MASS :Aann Abraham(Int) Saturday, January 24 9:30 am Confirmation - Gathering #1 (Bsmt) 10:00 am: Legion of Mary (Holland Rm) 2:00 pm Bible Study (Bsmt) 4:00 pm Confession Mass in Anticipation of the 3rd Sunday of Ordinary Time 5:00 pm MASS :Greg Tsu(†) Sunday, January 25 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time 9:00 am MASS :Parishioners 9:30 am RCIA (Bsmt) 11:00 am MASS :Brian Legge(†) *Coffee & Social after Sunday morning Masses

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Young Adult Group Prayer and Faith Young Adult Group The youth group will meet the 1st Sundays of every month for Bible Studies after the 11am service. Enjoy some time reflecting about God and making new friendships. Next meeting: Sunday July 6th, after 11am service at the Church's Library. All youth between 18 and 35 are welcome. Snacks will be provided. Our next meetings are on : Saturdays October 25 November 29 December 20th Sundays (Bible Studies) October 5th after 11AM Mass November 2nd after 11AM Mass December 7th after 11AM Mass * Saturday meetings activities will vary. More details will be announced in the weekly bulletin. 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. Youth Group Sign up

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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

Service and Outreach MINISTRIES Join Our Service Groups 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. Pastoral Health Care Catholic Women’s League Society of St. Vincent de Paul Knights of Columbus St.Rita’s Group Manna Ministry Grocery Cards Program Ministry Sign Up First Name Last Name Email Message Thanks for submitting! Send

Building Reports St Pius X Hall 2424 – 24 Ave NW, Calgary AB Functional and Physical Condition Assessment March 16, 2022 View File Recommendation to St. Pius X Parish Pastoral Council on the Parish Hall from the St. Pius X Building & Maintenance Committee May 7, 2017 View File St Pius X Hall 2424 – 24 Ave NW, Calgary AB Functional and Physical Condition Assessment March 16, 2022 View File St Pius X Chronology of New Hall Activities January 10, 2025 View File

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

Ministry of Praise Prayer and Faith Ministry of Praise WHAT is the Ministry of Praise? It is a spiritual ministry in which the members offer daily prayers, joys and sufferings to God for the parish, and, the community. WHO can belong? l parishioners and interested persons. WHAT do I have to do? You are asked to pray daily for the parish, the church, and our community. WHAT good will it do? It will provide a spiritual powerhouse that will bring God’s blessings on our Priests, families, youth, and anyone in need of spiritual strength and direction. DO I have to say special prayers? No, you may continue your daily prayers. You will be provided with a Book of Prayers. You may use these prayers if you wish. HOW will I know what I should pray for? Each month you will receive a “bulletin” with the “intentions” to pray for during that month. DO I have to pay DUES? No, your offering of prayers, sufferings and joy is all that is needed. These gifts are very pleasing to God. DO I have to attend meetings? No, this is a personal, yet communal spiritual ministry. HOW do I join? Contact the Coordinator, (see below). He will send you an application form, which, when completed, you may send back to him or mail/deliver it to the Parish Office. The Coordinator will confirm your acceptance. Please contact our coordinator , Al ,for more details. 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

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Did You Know? Contact us Live Stream In an effort to keep everyone informed as to what is happening in our Parish, Parish Council has reintroduced the popular “Did You Know” series begun several years ago. Especially in this time of pandemic when we cannot gather our entire Parish family within the church, it is hard to keep up with the changes happening within our Parish and our Diocese. We will keep you informed here on our website, through occasional presentations at Mass and the Liturgy of the Word and with some Zoom Q & A sessions. We will post updates on this page. More information about the Building Project Building Project details Did You Know? A Proposed Path Forward for St. Pius X Parish After months of prayer, discussion, and community input, we have reviewed the results of the Evaluation Scorecard and proposed a new plan for our parish buildings. Options 3 and 4—partial or full redevelopment—received strong support, confirming our desire to move forward with meaningful change that respects our past and embraces accessibility, community needs, and long-term sustainability. We are now recommending to the Diocese a plan that retains our existing church, builds a new hall within a residential complex, and replaces the annex to address accessibility needs. Please join us on Saturday, May 3 at 3:30 pm for a Town Hall where Bishop McGrattan and the committee will present the details and celebrate this next step in our parish’s legacy. Click here to see The Presentation Did You Know? Select a Development Option for Our Parish The New Hall Committee has carefully explored potential solutions, and in collaboration with the Diocese, is presenting four options for parish consideration. We invite you to prayerfully reflect on these choices, considering not only the practical implications but also the spiritual and communal impact of each option. Your voice matters, and your participation is essential in shaping a future that reflects our shared faith and values. Click here to see The Presentation Did You Know? Parish Building Options Update St. Pius X parishioners have an exciting opportunity to shape the future of our parish buildings. The building committee and parish council are working to explore and discern the best path forward for our parish. Over the next few weeks, you will have opportunities to engage and provide input as we make this important decision together. A Brief History The need for a new hall was first identified in 2015, and since 2018, a dedicated committee has worked tirelessly to find a viable solution. Multiple options were explored, but progress has been slow. In late 2024, the Diocese, in partnership with Homes by Avi, brought forward a proposal to replace the church and hall with a six-storey residential building that includes these spaces. In January 2025, this proposal was further refined to offer two different options, and parishioner input through the “Conversations in the Spirit” process has been vital in guiding this decision. Parishioner Feedback Through the Conversations in the Spirit discussions, parishioners identified three key themes: Community Spiritual development and support Service Additionally, important attributes for the new buildings have been identified, including accessibility, inclusivity, and the spiritual, welcoming nature of the worship space. Building Options There are four primary options for the future of our parish buildings: Do Nothing: Defers action but continues short-term repairs on the hall. Replace the Hall: Replaces only the hall, requiring significant fundraising. Homes by Avi Option 1: Retain the worship space and incorporate a new hall into the ground floor of a six-storey residential building. Homes by Avi Option 2: Replace all current buildings with a new church, hall, meeting rooms, and offices, integrated into the ground floor of a six-storey residential building. Each option has distinct advantages and challenges, which are being shared with parishioners both after mass and online. Next Steps March 15-16: Preliminary renderings of the two Homes by Avi options will be unveiled. March 22: Town Hall meeting with representatives from Homes by Avi, the Diocese, and the committee to answer questions and outline the process for parishioner input. March 22-31: Parishioners will have the opportunity to provide feedback on the proposed options. Mid-April: Final decision to be submitted to the Diocese. Thank You! We are committed to transparency and will continue to consult with parishioners throughout this process. Thank you for your attention, and please feel free to reach out with any questions or comments. Click here to see The Presentation Did You Know? Conversions in the Sprit Conversations in the Spirit – Summary Document. Three qualities were identified, warm inclusive Community, support for Spiritual development and Service to others. These elements were widely shared as important to the congregation. Community refers both to the internal welcoming group of parishioners along with the multiple targeted programs for people of all ages and stages. Support for spiritual development refers to the sacredness and thoughtfulness of the multiple liturgies that are performed from daily mass through major holidays and the sacraments. It also highlights a number of selected programs for faith formation and sacramental preparation. Service was often highlighted as the doorway to further integration in the community. Service is well supported both internally to the community of St Pius X as well as outreach to others in need. A core statement was drafted using the above input. The statement will be discussed with the parishioners to see how well it will support the future direction of St Pius X. Rooted in Christ, St. Pius X Parish is a welcoming community dedicated to worship, service, and discipleship, fostering spiritual growth and compassionate outreach for all generations. 2 Purpose and Process The Parish of St Pius X is moving through a discernment process to decide the future of the buildings that will support our parish activities and long-term vitality. In order to better understand the perspective of parishioners, focus groups were conducted with focused questions to better understand the values of parishioners and their experience of being a parishioner as well as what they would want in the future from a parish community perspective. Feedback opportunities were booked on January 30, February 1, 4, 6 and 8. Standardized questions were used. Overall, there were 12 groups of 8 to 10 individuals for a total of over 100 parishioners who were able to give feedback. We had 6 facilitators who worked with the groups as facilitators or recorders as they were needed. Each session lasted about 2 hours, and the process followed the protocol for ‘Conversations in the Spirit’ for the most part. Questions were focused on the qualities of the parish community that had attracted them to the parish, the ongoing support for their spiritual growth within the parish and their future aspirations for the parish and for themselves within the parish. All discussions were taken with the idea of finding the first step of reviewing and renewing our mission. A previous exercise about 20 years ago had determined that the mission of St Pius X was ‘To Restore all Things in Christ’. Questions were: 1 **Introduction: Please introduce yourself and your pathway to becoming a member of St Pius X Parish. What aspects of St Pius X Parish attracted you initially to the parish 2. **In what ways does our parish currently support your spiritual growth - Share how the parish has been meaningful to you. 3. **What specific improvements through ideas, resources or programs would help you deepen your relationship with Christ within our parish community? ** - Consider activities, ministries, or resources that could make a positive impact on your spiritual journey. 4. **What direction should St. Pius X take for the future of the parishioners and church? ** - Offer your ideas of what our mission or purpose should be. Consider our role in supporting your personal faith journey as well as the broader mandate of Christ’s mission Recorders attempted to record all thoughts in each category and identify words that were central to the parish community. A subgroup of the facilitators and recorders reviewed the recorded conversations and organized the thoughts into themes. 3 Themes from the Conversations There was overall understanding of the changing nature of our society and in particular our parish. Attendance is down over the past 10 years. We are a much older parish with many seniors. Of note, the 35 to 65 age group is quite small in comparison to other parishes. We also have a larger group of single people. A majority of people understand the need for a new hall. This has been a topic of conversation and many town halls over the past 10 years. There is a much lower understanding of a need for a new church building. The overall themes related to A. Community 1. A Welcoming, Inclusive Community St. Pius X Parish is known for its warmth, hospitality, and strong sense of belonging. Parishioners consistently highlight that they feel "at home" here. The small size of the parish fosters deep personal connections, distinguishing it from larger, more impersonal churches. Personal invitations and word-of-mouth have been key in attracting new members. The building and its physical space hold sentimental value, reinforcing a sense of spiritual comfort and history. Elements such as the wood arches, the stone walls which were built by original parishioners and the church furnishings hold special meaning and contribute to the warm atmosphere. The architecture and layout contribute to a home-like feeling, and many parishioners choose SPX over other churches despite not living in the immediate area. 2. Family Oriented with programs for children, teens, young adults and seniors Many people were initially attracted to the programs for specific areas of the age spectrum. Religious education classes for kids, pre school and school age programs for kids during mass, young adult programs, University and young adult community. As well as groups like scouts and others were prominent in the early days and maintained in many cases until recently. All the programs required additional space over and above what the church itself provided. The full use of the available space drove the addition of offices and small classes and the basement early in the life of the church. The hall was the early church and was not purpose built to support the programs but was used fully and people adapted to the reality of the physical space. 4 B Spiritual Development 1. Worship – Mass, sacraments, homilies, and music are essential elements in the faith journey of parishioners. Much effort has gone into creating meaningful and engaged experiences for parishioners in all the elements of worship. It was a common observation that an individual parishioner was invited to be a minister at mass as a first step to feeling involved. This parish has been in the forefront of many of the church liturgical changes. Examples are the introduction of girls as altar servers and communion under both species. Some of the specialized liturgical programs have been lost. Examples include a children’s mass, a mass for the hearing impaired and the university chaplaincy. 2. Faith Formation Faith formation through Bible studies, retreats, and small group programs is highly valued. The role of priests and deacons is consistently mentioned as a crucial element in fostering spiritual engagement. Music ministry is highlighted as an essential part of worship and healing. Specific programs such as Alpha, Formed, retreats and bible studies were often mentioned as being important for both faith formation and community enrichment. C Service 1. Internal service to the St Pius X community Ministry within the parish community is a strong part of the community ethic. Liturgical ministries at mass, support of faith formation activities, support of the sacramental preparation programs and bringing the eucharist to our shut ins are all programs that are well supported. 2. Outreach Service Ministries such as St. Vincent de Paul (SSVP), RCIA, CWL, and St Rita’s have significantly shaped faith formation. Outreach programs and social justice initiatives are central to parish life, helping parishioners grow spiritually while serving others. There is strong support from the parishioners for any service outreach program that is managed by the parish. The role of the community in engaging the members of the congregation in the above areas of activity and spiritual growth is highlighted often. People commented on being invited to participate and finding the experience helpful to them in creating their spiritual home community. 5 Adequacy of the current church buildings The church building supports most but not all of the liturgical activities. This particular building has many of the aspects that contribute to this feeling of engagement. The balcony allows line of sight for children and others, the pews permit a feeling of togetherness with all areas of the church visible to each other. Architectural features of wooden arches and the textured stone also create a feeling of warmth. Access to the altar has been an ongoing issue for those who require mobility assists. Support of the many activities has changed over time. Each ministry requires significant space and storage specifications. Over the years we have lost some functions because of the changing world. Preparing food now requires a commercial kitchen. St Vincent de Paul support has new requirements. We have added the North of 60 support program. Meeting rooms of many sizes, and a large gathering area for the ongoing social and faith formation and educational events are required. Many of the current spaces are not accessible. There has been a reduction of social events since Covid and the changing public health requirements for food preparation. The hall is old, with difficulty to access the washrooms. Future Considerations: Community It is essential to retain these aspects of community within St Pius X There is fear that this will be lost if the church is , and the congregation needs to have an alternate place to worship for a couple of years. There is openness and encouragement to grow the congregation, and several ideas were presented with ways to do this. Social events like the weekly coffee after mass and other events are critical to maintain the community. There are many events and socials which took place in the past which parishioners would like to re institute.  Maintaining the parish identity while adapting for the future—preserving the welcoming atmosphere, spiritual depth, and sense of belonging.  Stronger Community Ties—encouraging fellowship through social events, coffee Sundays, and potlucks. 6 In recent years lack of a commercial kitchen has reduced the number and type of events that can be held on site. Renting other facilities is very expensive and requires significant transportation logistics. Access for those who require mobility aids was noted as a problem with the current structures. Also, washrooms are not wheelchair accessible in either the hall or the church.  Rebuilding youth and family engagement—revitalizing children’s programs, youth ministry (ages 13-18), and outreach to young parents.  Strengthening university and school connections—bringing back U of C Mass, engaging Newman College, and fostering stronger ties with Catholic schools  Preserving the Parish’s Identity—concerns about redevelopment and the risk of losing the warmth and community spirit that defines SPX.  Growth & Sustainability—ensuring financial and community longevity while adapting to modern challenges. Spiritual Support Spiritual Growth through liturgy, and faith formation The history of programs within the parish was supported by paid pastoral assistants with a mandate of leading the organization of programs. The parish has a strong history of volunteerism but benefits from an organizational lead for these programs. The position was lost during COVID and has not been replaced with the same scope. Currently sacramental preparation for children is supported but the broader range of programs is not. Our Deacon has provided many faith formation programs, but he also would benefit from the organizational support for these. Outreach to various groups is mentioned frequently. Work with the University and Young Adult Community has begun. Rebuilding the children’s liturgy program would benefit. Given the changing demographics of our parish, there were several suggestions of ways to support our seniors in an enhanced way.  Developing leadership and support—hiring a paid Pastoral Assistant to coordinate ministries and ensure sustainability.  Expanding faith formation and educational opportunities—more Bible studies, retreats, guest speakers, and discussions on Catholic teachings. Service There is a recognition within the community of the role that service both within the community and for outreach has played a major role in developing the community ties. 7 Parishioners maintain significant interest in each of these areas. As a parish we provide significant social outreach. St Vincent de Paul could be enhanced with additional food storage areas to take advantage of sales. At this time there is a hesitancy to take on more with the smaller and aging congregation. Although in the past we have always stepped up to support the need, we are beginning to see areas of concern for ongoing volunteer work. We have trouble finding altar servers. Several programs were stopped during COVID and are only now beginning again. Only now our pool of volunteers is smaller. One of the desired outcomes of the consultative conversations in the spirit process was to begin a process of potentially revising our mission to reflect the shifting demographics and current situation of our parish. We have a previous mission developed about 20 years ago. Based on the outcomes of the conversation, a potential mission statement has been developed. Overall Core Statement Previous mission To restore all things in Christ Core Message from consultation Rooted in Christ, St. Pius X Parish is a welcoming community dedicated to worship, service, and discipleship, fostering spiritual growth and compassionate outreach for all generations. Click here to see The Presentation Did You Know? Building Update On January 18 we held our second town hall meeting regarding the proposal for our parish buildings. Slide 1 110 of our parishioners came to listen and participate. We had collated all the previous questions and had planned to respond to these. Happily, at this meeting, there had been a decision the previous evening by the Diocese to investigate another option within the Diocesan and Homes by Avi partnership. The new proposal would determine if developing only the land on which the parking lot and hall sits is a feasible option. We had previously gained a delay for coming to a decision on the building proposal. We are no longer at a yes/no decision but are in a position of true discernment around several options. This development is impacting the next steps and our work on how the decision will be made. More details need to be developed and shared about the new option. We will be working on a project matrix that describes the benefits and risks of each option. Slide 2 Current activities within our parish include sharing information as we receive it. We are currently updating the website in light of the new option and modified process. We continue to receive questions and find ways to respond. To date the questions and comments have been very helpful. Thank you for taking the time to do this. Our next step is to conduct conversations with parishioners about their values and their community. We will be following a Conversation in the Spirit process developed by the Diocese to support the Parish Renewal initiative. As well, we will be preparing for the next town hall meeting in early March where further details of all the options will be presented. We already have the hall alone design based on the needs assessment of 2019. At this time, we are waiting for Homes by Avi to let us know when the architectural renderings will be available. They are planning for 3 different renderings for each option. Slide 3 We are holding our focus group conversations in early February. These discussions will be rooted in honoring our senior parishioners to better understand the values they held and the decisions they made to create the wonderful parish of St Pius X which we call our spiritual home. As well we have data from the Synodal information gathering of 2020, data from the survey of June of 2024 and the strength of our present community. We will meet with 2 selected groups, one for the more senior members of our parish and one for the young adults (18-35). After that, we will hold three more sessions that are open to everyone. As noted on the slide, they will be held in the evening on February 4 and 6 and one in the afternoon on February 8. All will be held in the hall. We will have focused questions about the value and role that our St Pius X parish has had in supporting your faith journey. The information gathered will be reported back to you. We are hoping that these conversations will help us to generate a draft mission for our parish community to guide us through the next several months and years. Please sign up for these conversation sessions. Sign up forms are at the back of the church. If you prefer, you can call the office to sign up. If there is higher interest than our planned meetings can accommodate, we will create more. Slide 4 In summary then, we will continue to receive and respond to question, concerns and comments about the process and the presented options. We have and will continue to share information as we receive it. Please consider participating in the conversations to be held in early February. Each of you contributes to this parish community that we call our spiritual home. We want to hear from everyone if possible. We are looking forward to seeing the ideas that are presented in early March. As we all know change is difficult. We are grateful for the extra time that has been given to us and hope we are using it wisely to ensure that all of you are part of our upcoming decision. Our response to the Diocese is due in March of 2025. Thank you for your attention. As always, I will be around to answer questions about this presentation. Click here to see The Presentation Did You Know? Parish Synod Sessions Our Diocese has been on a journey over the past 7 years. As part of that journey, you all had the opportunity to participate in the Synodal activity in the spring of 2021. We are now moving into the next phase of the pastoral renewal work. Simultaneously much work is being done as a result of the Synod in October of 2023 in Rome. This work will be revisited in October of 2024. All of the summary documents from the synodal consultation emphasize the importance of ongoing discussions at the parish level. Pope Francis has stated very strongly his view that the parish is a critical place for self-renewal and constant adaptation to be the Church Living. In the midst of the home of her sons and daughters. We at St Pius X will be offering several opportunities for our parish to discuss these activities which are happening in our broader church. At these sessions, we will review the Synodal process to date to learn about all the efforts made to truly engage with the broader church. We will also review the strong theological base for the synodal process. We are very interested in each of your understandings of how this initiative has impacted you, and how you think we should move forward within St. Pius X to renew our faith community. We are offering initially 3 sessions to have this discussion. Our sessions will be on June 7 and 8. June 7 – 1 to 3 pm in the church hall June 7 – 7 to 9 pm in the church hall June 8 – 1 to 3 pm in the church hall Hopefully this will provide a reasonable time for each of you. We hope you will be able to find time to contribute to the pastoral renewal within our parish and to better understand your role within the broader church community. Did You Know? November 23, 2024 Town Hall meeting with Bishop McGrattan On November 23, 2024 parishioners met with Bishop McGrattan and the Parish Council representatives to discuss the proposal from Avi Homes to develop a new Church and Hall. 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 at the following email addresses: glen@stpiusx.ca june@stpiusx.ca In February 2019 we conducted a parish survey with regards to building a new Hall. During the mid 1950’s our current hall was constructed. Since then, it has served in many roles including: church, rectory, dance hall, conference center, Inn from the Cold, reception hall for weddings and funerals, and gathering place for coffee and parties. Materials have changed, building codes have changed and parish needs have continued to evolve. With this in mind, Parish Council requested a comprehensive study of the existing hall by the Building and Maintenance Committee (BMC) to determine how best to respond to these many changes. There were a number of proposals investigated by the Building and Maintenance Committee. Many of these were very expensive and did not address all of the concerns highlighted during the reviews. Based on the results of the BMC report, Parish Council recommended to Fr. Bill Corcoran that a new hall should be constructed within the next 5‐7 years, as that is the projected life of the current hall. Our Finance Committee creates our annual budget and tracks our financial history. They reported that St Pius X Parish continues to be financially stable, meeting all financial obligations. Our weekly collections have been increasing, further adding to our financial stability and this is directly through your generosity. Our Building and Maintenance Report estimates a new hall will cost approximately $1.2 million. Based on our history and current trends, we can financially carry this debt. We are required first to collect 50% of the estimated amount to be able to proceed with this project. We are committed to developing a well thought out project plan and have already begun the necessary steps. We have had discussions with the Diocese of Calgary and recently requested in writing their formal approval of the plan. Once the Diocesan approval is received, we will seek membership for a fundraising committee, engage an architect continue to dialogue with you about your new hall require your involvement at many levels. We hope to be able to share the Diocese’s response with you soon and continue with a new hall to meet the needs of the parish community for many years to come. Did You Know? December 11, 2021 Parish Building Repair Update Some of you may have noticed over the years, the sidewalk and parking lot sinking as well as water collecting at the end of the sidewalk on the alley side of the church (at the corner nearest the hall). You may even have noticed the construction fencing and excavation in this area last fall (2020), as well as this fall (2021). The Building & Maintenance Committee (BMC) had noted this too and that the buckling sidewalk was damaging the brick facing of the church, so they undertook the project to correct this. When the sidewalk was excavated in 2020, a large sinkhole was found underneath and the soil was very water saturated around the church foundation. Further investigation was not possible at that time, due to the water saturation of the ground and the source of the water was not obvious. Looking for the water source required multiple camera inspections of pipes, opening a wall in the office, and plugging various other pipes. We again excavated in 2021 and determined that: a roof drain over the office was broken and not connected to the storm drains, the former electrical supply conduit to the hall had been broken and patched allowing water into the boiler room, resulting in the church basement flooding in June 2019 and subsequent requirement for a new electrical service to the Hall the storm drain manholes surrounding the church drained not only to the city drains, but also directly into the ground As a result of this high-tech investigation, the BMC determined that the church foundation had not been compromised by ground water over the years, however to prevent future damage, remediation of the above problems needed to be addressed. The BMC then undertook the project of replacing storm water lines, repairing manholes, permanently capping electrical conduits into the boiler room with cement and connecting roof drains to new lines. This project has cost $33,500 (2020-2021), while the flood clean-up and new electrical supply to the Hall (2019) cost $9,300. Still to be done: parking lot grading for proper drainage, sidewalk replacement, and parking lot paving repairs, which will be done next year after compacted soil has fully settled. Click Here To See The Presentation Did You Know? April 24, 2021 Diocese: That Bishop McGrattan is making a number of changes to how things work within the Calgary Diocese. These changes impact across many aspects of Diocesan leadership. The main areas of change are reviewed in this slide. Some of these changes you have seen a couple of weeks ago. They are reviewed here for you. Finance: Our Diocese will now operate within certain financial principles. As has always been the case, we are not allowed to run a deficit budget. What is new is that some budget categories now have a targeted percentage based on our usual donations. For example, we must maintain our costs for personnel to between 32% and 35% of budgeted donations. These numbers are derived from other charitable organizations. Another area of budgetary targets is maintenance where the maximum is 30% of budgeted donations. Thanks to our strong building and maintenance committee and the volunteers, we are usually well within this target. In the Calgary Diocese, the Diocese functions as our banker. We must borrow from the Diocesan central fund if we require funds for development. Loans are assessed at 1% and interest on cash reserves at 0.2% through this central fund. From March 2020 until December 2020, the Diocese waived collection of the 14.5% levy on all parish collections. This levy goes to support the operation of the Pastoral Centre. The levy has been reinstated as of January 2021. That Diocese wide, collections have reduced by about 30%. Our donations here at St Pius X have been tracking the same, about 30% decreased from previous years. With the 30% reduction of the total, the amount that is available for spending in certain budget categories has generally reduced by 30%. These changes reduce our flexibility in choosing how our finances are spent internally within the parish. Human Resources: The parish currently has reduced staff. We no longer have a sacramental assistant position. As well we have reduced secretarial time. The current cost for staff at the reduced level meets the diocesan maximum of 32-35 % of collections. The Diocese has assumed responsibility for all human resources in the Diocese. This will result in a more protected and supported benefit package for employees. It also means that we must apply to the diocese if we wish to hire any additional employees. In this application we must make a case for the need for the new hire position along with the expected role that this new employee will fill. Further, we must demonstrate that the additional remuneration for any new positions does not cause our costs for paid employees to exceed the 32% to 35% of donations threshold set by the Diocese. At the present time, all new hires must be approved by the Bishop. Your parish council is currently reviewing the various roles and tasks required in the parish along with the financial restraints to see if there is need for enhanced parish support. We are particularly trying to ensure that all the parishioner supports remain strong. Central Purchasing and Procurement: The Diocese is in the early stages of developing a centralized process for bulk buying and establishing trusted suppliers for a variety of services and goods. Parish Council Activities: As noted, 2 weeks ago, in response to these changes, your parish council has met with the Bishop, William McGrattan, Rev Wilbert Chin Jon and Alejandro Henao. As mentioned previously, we are currently reviewing the operation of the parish with all of the various tasks that need to be accomplished for support of the parishioners. We recognize the very strong role played by you our volunteers in the community of St Pius X. Supporting this role in the future is central to us. Next Week: This is lot of information and we will continue the discussion on Wednesday, April 28 with zoom meetings at 10:00 am and 7:00 pm. Parish council members will be available to clarify and respond to questions. Ideas to move forward are welcome. We are also planning a broad based survey or town hall for parishioners in the fall once the world opens up again. But for now, please let us know what you think. If you cannot come to our virtual coffee sessions, please contact the office with your questions and we will respond. Thanks so much to all of you for your continued support of St Pius X parish. As you learn about these changes and how we will deal with them, we believe that we all can grow together to be a stronger parish. Click Here To See The Presentation Did You Know? Together in Action (TIA) is the Diocese of Calgary annual campaign to support key ministries, partner organization and agencies. Embracing God’s plan allows us to enrich lives and support those in need. This year's "Together in Action" campaign aims to raise $2 million for crucial causes such as caring for retired priests, hospital chaplaincy, pastoral care, diocesan ministries, and the Indigenous Reconciliation Fund. Together we enrich lives and support those in need, embodying the spirit of Philippians 4:19, which reminds us that God will meet all our needs according to the riches of His glory in Christ Jesus. The 2024 TIA supports the following ministries: Click Here To See The Presentation