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Parish Bulletin New Here Live Stream Ministry Invitation Our Ministry Ministry Invitation for 2024-2025 will be available soon. Keep watching this space. Sign Up for Ministries Ministry of Praise Our Parish has an active Ministry of Praise who continue to pray daily. Each month we post our prayer Intentions below This Months Intention St. Pius X Parish Bulletin 04 October 2026/ PDF format 27 September 2026/ PDF format 20 September 2026/ PDF format 13 September 2026/ PDF format Join our email list to stay up to date with the latest news and events from our Parish. Full Name* Email* Contact Subscribe * indicates required Donate Diocesan Bulletin Click here to read the Diocese of Calgary Faithfully Bulletin Subscribe now Insights of discipleship in the Diocese of Calgary. Faithfully gives a snapshot of faith at work in the lives of everyday people. The diocesan online publication will be sent by email to all subscribers. Subscribe Now If You Choose to Talk About It “We all have a sacred trust to protect those who are vulnerable, particularly children, and to stand up and speak when we witness that trust betrayed.” ~ CATHOLIC BISHOPS OF ALBERTA & NWT talkaboutit.calgarydiocese.ca

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. Volunteer Hours Tracking Track It Forward Application We sincerely thank all our parish volunteers for their generous service and dedication to our church community. To help us better organize and recognize volunteer contributions, we ask all volunteers and ministry members to record their service hours using the Track It Forward application. Tracking volunteer hours helps the parish with planning, ministry support, volunteer recognition, and reporting. Please sign– up here : or if you need assistance using the app, please contact the parish office. The mobile app can be found in the Google Play Store and the Apple App Store. It's free to download for volunteers and administrators so you can easily log hours from anywhere! Please note: Prior to using the app, you will need to register as a new user through the Track It Forward website under your organization. SIGN UP HERE Fr.Sajo Jacob Dan Deck Mier Rivera Parish Bookkeeper Email Father Sajo Deacon Parish Secretary Priest (403) 289-3602 Email Deacon Dan Email Parish Secretary (403) 289-3602 Email Parish Bookkeeper 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 Renato Damiani June 27, 1947 – September 1, 2026 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, October 02 9:00 am MASS :Nicholas Lanigan & Gerard Connell (†) 9:30 am Eucharistic Adoration 4:30 pm St. Pius Youth Meeting Saturday, October 03 Sunday, October 04 27th Sunday of Ordinary Time 10:00 am: Legion of Mary (Holland Rm) 10:00 am First Reconciliation-Parent Retret/Session (Bsmt) 4:00 pm Confession Mass in Anticipation of 27th Sunday of Ordinary Time 5:00 pm MASS :Michelle Dobek Koinberg (†) 6:00 pm Alpha Program (Hall) 9:00 am MASS :Parishioners 11:00 am MASS :Dorhild Bruns (†) 11:00 am Childrens Liturgy (Bsmt) *Coffee & Social after Sunday morning Masses 12:00 pm Youth Group (Library) 12:30 pm Lector Faith Formation Monday, October 05 Tuesday, October 06 Wednesday, October 07 Thursday, October 08 Priest Study days - Oct 5 to 8 Friday, October 09 9:00 am MASS :Doreen Degenstein 9:30 am CWL Executive Meeting (Bsmt) 7:30 pm CCRN gathering (Sanctuary) Saturday, October 10 10:00 am: Legion of Mary (Holland Rm) 10:00 am First Reconciliation-Parent Retret/Session (Bsmt) 10:30 am Baptism🧸 4:00 pm Confession Mass in Anticipation of 28th Sunday of Ordinary Time 5:00 pm MASS :Amanda Hayes (†) 6:00 pm Potluck / Alpha Propgram (Hall) Sunday, October 11 28th Sunday of Ordinary Time 9:00 am MASS :Tina & Al Roach (Int) 11:00 am MASS :Parishioners 11:00 am Childrens Liturgy (Bsmt) Roots & Recipes Festival (Hall) - after Sunday morning Masses 🫕🍽️🍥 You are seconds away from getting this done. 🤩 
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St. Pius Youth Movement Prayer and Faith WELCOME Join our community today!! Come share fellowship, purpose and friendships. . The Young Adult Ministry is a community where members can have fun, share, and grow in Christ. We strive to create a welcoming space where young adults can deepen their relationship with God while building meaningful friendships with one another. Through faith sharing, social gatherings, service opportunities, and university club events, we encourage spiritual growth and authentic community. The group regularly meets the 1st Sunday of the month after the 11am mass for Bible Studies. The group also hosts a social gatherings and volunteer opportunities every month. University Club: Welcoming Event - October 2nd 2026 Roots and Recipes Festival - October 11th 2026 All Saints day Costume Competition - November 1st 2026 University Club: Fall Semester Event - November 20th 2026 Candle Sale Fundraiser - November 28 & 29 2026 End of Year Potluck - December 19th 2026 Fall 2026 Events 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 ST. PIUS YOUTH MOVEMENT SERVICE SCHOLARHIP The SPYM Service Scholarship recognizes students who actively contribute to our university club and parish community through volunteer service, leadership, and participation. Five scholarships of $500 will be awarded each semester (Fall and Winter) to eligible applicants. Applicants must: Be enrolled in a post-secondary institution during the semester of application. Demonstrate a commitment to volunteer service within the club, parish, or wider community. Application Requirements Applicants will be required to submit: • A completed scholarship application form. • A short personal statement (300–500 words). • Proof of enrollment in a post-secondary institution (one of the following: unofficial transcript, confirmation of enrollment letter, current or future class schedule, screenshot of student portal). • A record of volunteer involvement and club participation. • One reference contact from a related volunteer position. Application period opens November 1st and closes on November 30th, 2026.

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Knights of Columbus Stampede Breakfast-2026 Service and Outreach Knights of Columbus Catholic Men’s group called to Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism. We meet once per month. Please contact Knights of Columbus for more information! 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 Something New – Attention High School Graduates! SVDP and K of C Administered Germaine Memorial Scholarship Inaugural 2026 $1000 Scholarship Is Now Accepting Applications! This $1000 scholarship will be awarded annually to a male member of St. Pius X Parish who has graduated high school and is planning to attend any form of post-secondary education. It is available for men who graduated in 2025 or will graduate in 2026 and are beginning their program of post secondary studies this fall. Application forms are available on the parish website, as well as in the racks at the entrance to the church or from the parish office. Please submit your application prior to June 30. Application Form First Name Last Name Email Message Thanks for submitting! Send

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

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

Infant Baptism "Let us remember the date of our Baptism, the date of our initial sanctification, of our reception of the Holy Spirit from the Father, and of great forgiveness." ~ Pope Francis Sacraments Infant Baptism The birth of a new child is a very happy and holy event. Therefore, when we introduce the child into the Church Community through Baptism, it calls for a celebration. Baptism preparation anticipates this celebration. Participants enjoy and appreciate the opportunity to discuss and share views on this important sacrament. Our Baptism preparation program was initiated to help parents and sponsors understand why we baptize our children. The subject is discussed in practical rather than theological terms. The basic themes of Christian Community and parental responsibility are developed in the overall context of the Baptismal Ceremony. Thus, the Baptism event has more meaning for those present. Parents are required to take an Infant Baptism Session prior to the Baptism of their child. Please fill out the online Baptism Registration Form and complete the Baptism Preparation Session – details below. Registration Form BAPTISM PREPARATION SESSION We are resuming in person Baptism Preparation Sessions in September 2022. Sessions will be held once a month on the second Tuesday of the month at 7 pm at the Church. Please contact the Office or the Deacon if you plan to attend. For the time being, we will continue to offer online baptism preparation for those people who are not yet ready to return to in-person Sessions. These Sessions are offered through Formed . There is a series called “Reborn”, which consists of 3 videos. When you have watched all three videos, please contact Deacon Dan to arrange a Baptism date and complete the Baptism Registration Form above. If you have not signed up for Formed , please do so, using the Parish login credentials. 1. Visit formed.org 2. Click Sign Up 3. Select “I Belong to a Parish or Organization” 4. Find St. Pius X Parish by postal code: T2M 2A2 5. Enter your email – and you are in! Older teens, young adults and adults are invited to contact the parish office for programs suited to their needs. See also RCIA .

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Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults "Always remember this: life is a path, a journey to meet Jesus" -- Pope Francis Sacraments Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) RCIA is a gradual initiation into the Catholic tradition and a way of life based on the teachings, life, death and resurrection of Jesus. The RCIA program at St. Pius X is ongoing – anyone interested in exploring the Catholic tradition may begin at any time. The length of the entire program varies with each individual. For unbaptized participants, the journey culminates in the rites of initiation – Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist – celebrated at the Easter Vigil. Those who have been baptized in another Christian tradition usually go through the same program as those who have not yet been baptized. All are received into full communion with the Catholic Church at Easter, although for those previously baptized this may take place at any time. Seeking to learn more about the Catholic faith? Want to become a member of the Church? We are preparing for RCIA in the fall and are seeking people to help as catechists, sponsors as well as participants. If you or anyone you know are interested, please contact our Deacon. The Four Stages of RCIA The RCIA program is divided into four distinct periods. As people move from one stage to the next, they celebrate certain rites with the Catholic community. Precatechumenate: This is a period of informal inquiry into Christianity as practiced in the Catholic Church. During regular group meetings, conversation centres around the questions that inquirers bring about becoming Catholic. Each participant decides when to move on to the next stage. Should an inquirer decide to proceed, he or she participates in the Rite of Acceptance, celebrated during the Sunday liturgy, and is welcomed to the parish community. Catechumenate: During this period the candidates (baptized) and catechumens (unbaptized) are invited to move more deeply into communion with God and the parish community. Each Sunday RCIA participants leave mass before the Liturgy of the Eucharist to “break open” the gospel that they have just heard proclaimed. We join the community again after mass. We also meet regularly to explore the Sunday readings further and to discuss various Catholic Christian teachings in the context of our lives. Participants are provided with companions from the Catholic community to walk with them on their journey toward full communion with the Catholic Church. Those who decide to become Catholic move to the next stage by celebrating the Rite of Election on the first Sunday of Lent at St. Mary’s Cathedral. Purification & Enlightenment: This period coincides with the six-week Lenten preparation for Easter. It is a time for more intense deepening of our relationship with Jesus and each other. We open ourselves to God’s grace, acknowledging our weaknesses and celebrating God’s healing presence in our lives. At the Easter Vigil the catechumens celebrate the sacraments of initiation – Baptism, Confirmation and Eucharist – with the parish community and, along with the candidates, enter into full communion with the Church. Mystagogy: The RCIA group meets until Pentecost Sunday. During this period we share our experiences of Holy Week and explore our Baptismal Commitment to building God’s reign on earth. As the RCIA journey ends, integration of the newly baptized and confirmed into the Catholic community continues. The entire parish is responsible for the ongoing welcoming and nurturing of our new members. RCIA Team Team members participate in various ways, including hospitality, teaching, planning the various RCIA rites, and encouraging the integration of RCIA participants into the parish community. Companions/Sponsors A sponsor is a parishioner who offers individual support and encouragement to an RCIA participant. A companion/sponsor attends group meetings when possible, walks with the individual toward Baptism and/or full Communion and welcomes him or her into the parish. This can be a very enriching experience, nurturing mutual growth. Please register below. Feel free to contact our parish office if you have any questions or require more information regarding the RCIA program. Registration Form