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.

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

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

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

Funerals Celebration Of Life Please contact the parish office to book the date and time for funeral arrangements. To see the Sacred Scripture Selections and Prayers of the Faithful Please select from the following: Funeral Celebration Planning Form Liturgy First Readings Liturgy Second Readings Liturgy Gospel Readings Prayers of the Faithful-A Prayers of the Faithful-B Prayers of the Faithful-C Psalms for Funerals Funeral Services St. Rita’s Ladies Group will host funeral receptions with Tea, Coffee and Juice for $5.00 per person attending. Food and desserts are to be provided by the funeral family.

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

Legion of Mary Prayer and Faith Legion of Mary Join us for a Devotion to Mary every Tuesdays at 9:15 am. All are Welcome! 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

First Reconciliation & First Eucharist "Jesus has made Himself the Bread of Life. Night and day, He is there. If you really want to grow in love, come back to the Eucharist, come back to that Adoration." ~ Saint Teresa of Calcutta Sacraments First Reconciliation & First Eucharist In the Diocese of Calgary, children must receive the Sacrament of Reconciliation prior to receiving the Sacrament of First Eucharist. Therefore, First Reconciliation preparation and celebration will take place in the fall and First Eucharist in the spring of the same school year. Children grade 2 and up who have received baptism or have made the Profession of Faith in the Catholic Church can register for both First Reconciliation and First Eucharist. Children who have had their First Reconciliation can register for the Sacrament of First Eucharist alone. If your child has already received First Eucharist but has not had their first Reconciliation, they can register for First Reconciliation alone. First Reconciliation Schedule: September 26, 2025 – Registration/Parents Session (7:00 to 8:30 p.m.) September 27, 2025 – Family Session 1 (9:30 to 11:30 a.m.) October 18, 2025 – Family Session 2 (9:30 to 11:30 a.m.) November 1, 2025 – Family Session 3 ((9:30 to 11:30 a.m.) November 15, 2025 – Family Session 4 (9:30 to 11:30 a.m.) November 29, 2025 – Family Session 5 (9:30 to 11:30 a.m.) December 13, 2025 – Retreat (9:30 t0 11:30 a.m.) December 18, 2025 – First Reconciliation Registration Form

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 45 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: 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

Marriage "Marriage is an act of will that signifies and involves a mutual gift, which unites the spouses and binds them to their eventual souls, with whom they make up a sole family - a domestic church" -- John Paul II Sacraments Marriage The union of a man and woman in Christian Marriage is a sign of God’s union with the People of God. Therefore, it requires of those who enter it a complete and unreserved giving of self. Christ also referred to the love of Marriage to describe his own love for his bride, the Church. This love is lifelong, fruitful and completely faithful. The desire to live one’s faith must be as important as the desire to live with one’s spouse; the relationship to God is intimate and demands self-giving in the same way that your relationship with your spouse demands intimacy and self-giving. The Sacrament of Marriage is an important event for the Catholic Church as well. Married couples who are committed to a generous, faithful and life-giving love are one of the clearest and best signs of the love of God. Engaged couples are kindly asked to directly contact our Priest or Deacon to book the date and time for your initial interview. A minimum of four months’ notice is required to allow time for pre-marriage sessions, planning for the wedding liturgy and a marriage preparation course. Please select from the following forms and documents to prepare for your marriage and wedding. Calgary Diocese Freedom to Marry Forms Bride and Groom ( 2A and 2B ) Rite of Marriage outside of the Mass First Readings for Weddings Second Readings For Weddings Gospel Readings for Weddings Responsorial Psalm for Weddings Weddings: Prayers of the Faithful Marriage Preparation Course Any married couples interested in becoming sponsors for engaged couples are invited to fill out the marriage preparation course or contact the parish office. Any married couples seeking the Retrouvaille program to help with their marriage can find more information at www.helpourmarriagecalgary.com

Supporting St. Pius X Live Stream Be a Part of Making a Change Thank you to all of our Parishioners who continue to support our Parish. This is what keeps the lights on and the programs going. We would like to make it as easy as possible for you to make a donation, so we have a number of ways to donate. GIVING Your Generosity Matters Donation Envelopes In this traditional method of donating to the church, you can pick up a box of donation envelopes each dated for all the Sundays and Special Collections of the Catholic Church for the entire year. Boxed envelopes are available in the vestibule. (Unfortunately it is too expensive to mail them). Be sure to put your name, address, email address and phone number on the first few envelopes that you use, so that your donations are all attributed to you. If you would like BOXED Donation Envelopes please contact the office to make this request. Visitor Envelopes (Pink) Use a (pink) Visitor Envelope or (white) ‘God loves a Cheerful Giver’ envelope: These are available year round in the vestibule of the church or in the pew boxes. Ensuring that your contact information is printed on them will ensure that you will get a tax receipt at year end. Pre-Authorized Donation PAD This method makes regular contributions very easy and you can use VISA, MasterCard or Debit. Just fill in the form below and drop it, at or mail it to, the office. Annual donations over $20 will receive an Income Tax Receipt at the end of the year. Fill out a PAD form e-Transfer Donation You can make an easy and fast donation straight from your bank account to the Parish bank account. How? Log into your online or mobile banking app and select the account. Choose or add the St Pius X email (donate@stpiusx.ca ) Enter the amount you wish to donate Under ‘Message’ state where you want your funds to go, e.g. Sunday Collection, New Hall fund, Together In Action (TIA), Special Collection (state which one), etc. Cheque Donation Please make your cheque to “St Pius X Roman Catholic Church” and mail it to our address: 2424 24 Avenue NW Calgary, AB T2M 2A2 Additionally, you can drop off your cheque in the Parish mailbox. The mailbox is located next to the Office door, which faces 24th Avenue. The mailbox is locked and monitored daily. If you would like boxed DONATION envelopes, please contact our Parish Office to make this request. Grocery Card Fundraiser The grocery cards are on sale after weekend Masses. They will also be on sale Fridays from 10:00 am to 11:30 am from the Parish office. Thank you for continuing to support our Parish fundraiser. Feeding the Poor There is still a need to feed the poor. You can help by supporting St Vincent de Paul. If you would like to make a donation to SVDP you can drop off a cheque at the parish office – open Tuesdays and Fridays. Please make cheques payable to St. Vincent de Paul Society. **NEW** You can now donate directly to our St Pius X Conference via e-transfer. New donation address is ssvpdonate@stpiusx.ca Please state your full name and address in the memo line if you would like to receive a tax receipt, as St Vincent de Paul may not have access to Parish addresses. Tax receipts will be sent via email for donations over $20.00. Thank you for your ongoing support. Planned Giving Did you know that you can also make a planned gift to St. Piusx Parish ? Examples would be: naming St.Piusx Parish as a beneficiary in your will, donating a life insurance policy, gifts of registered plans, etc. To learn more, contact parish office. Tax Receipts According to CRA guidelines, valid tax receipts should have the full names of the donors and the respective addresses which are usually included in your parish registration. If you are not registered, please provide us with your full and postal address (includes postal code) in order that a valid tax receipt can be issued in your name. For etransfer donations, please include a note about allocation (ie. Mass intention, wedding or funeral, TIA or general donation). If you prefer to donate through other methods (e-transfer, preauthorized debit, text to donate, or online donation) and won’t need any more envelopes, please contact the office: office@stpiusx.ca If you have any address change, please update your new address. Pl ease contact the office

Confirmation "Confirmation strengthens us to defend the faith and to spread the Gospel courageously." ~ Pope Francis Sacraments Confirmation Confirmation is for children who are in Grade 6 and up who have been Baptized. If your child requires First Reconciliation and / or First Holy Communion, additional formation sessions will be required. All the sessions will be held at the Church with both the parent(s) and candidate(s). The Confirmation Schedule for 2025 will be posted soon. Welcome to the Sacrament of Confirmation! If you have any questions please contact the Sacrament Preparation Coordinator Marilyn at pastoralassistant@stpiusx.ca or 403-289-3602. We look forward to journeying with you! May God bless you! Register For Confirmation