St. Pius X RC Church, Plainview NY

Class Every Tuesday @ 7:00 PM
Room #1 - School Building

We are so excited to continue our parish’s new Adult Bible Study Ministry under the direction of Jason Troche and Elizabeth Restrepo. Please join us in unlocking the Mystery of the Bible, get to know or reconnect with God’s Word and Our Catholic Faith.

We are thrilled to announce a special guest at our St. Pius X parish, none other than the Bishop of Abakaliki Diocese, Bishop Peter N. Chukwu (also known as the Immediate Boss of Fr. Chux, Hahaha).

We consider ourselves truly blessed to have Bishop Chukwu among us, and we extend a warm invitation to all of you to join us for a special Mass on Sunday, October 1, 2023, at 12:00 pm, where Bishop Chukwu will preside. Let us come together as a parish family to welcome and celebrate this remarkable servant of God.

Bishop Chukwu's journey in service to the Church is truly remarkable. Ordained as a priest on July 3, 1993, Bishop Chukwu has excelled in various assignments within his diocese. His thirst for knowledge and spiritual growth led him to the Franciscan University of Steubenville in Ohio from 2000 to 2001, and he furthered his studies at Marquette University in Milwaukee from 2002 to 2007, earning a Doctorate in Philosophy.

Pope Francis appointed Bishop Peter N. Chukwu as the third bishop of Abakaliki Diocese on July 6, 2021, a momentous occasion for both him and his flock. At his Episcopal ordination and installation, Bishop Chukwu humbly declared his readiness to serve as a devoted shepherd to the people of God, echoing the words of St. Augustine, "For you, I am a Bishop; with you, I am a Christian." He entrusted his episcopacy and the care of the faithful to the protection of the Immaculate Heart of Mary.

In a testament to the dedication and faith of our parish community, Bishop Chukwu has appointed our very own Fr. Chux as his Episcopal Vicar for the USA and Canada.

On behalf of our President, Ellen Lessman, we extend to you an invitation to attend our New Member Initiation Ceremony.
Wednesday, October 11, 2023
Memore Council (Jackson Avenue)
Seaford, NY

Click here for New Member Infomation

Knights of Columbus Newsletter
September - October 2023

On Sunday, September 10, 2023, we came together for the 9/11 Memorial Interfaith Prayer Service
at our beloved St. Pius X Cathedral.

Click here for the 9/11 Memorial Interfaith Prayer Service Photo Album

Click here for the video of the 9/11 Memorial Interfaith Prayer Service

Click here for the 2023 St. Pius X Feast Photo Album

Thank you to Bobby & Josefina Peña for these beautiful photographs of the 2nd Mass on the Beach, held last Sunday, at TOBAY Beach. Over 150 parishioners experienced the captivating beauty of the ocean, waves, and sky, with many feeling the presence of Jesus, who often walked on the seashore during His earthly ministry

.

Click here for the July 23, 2023 Mass on the Beach Photo Album

I am delighted to report that our first beach Mass on Tobey Beach was a resounding success! It was heartening to witness people of all ages, from the young to the elderly, coming together as one community to gather around the Lord's table and participate in a beautiful liturgy. The sight of families joining in the celebration warmed my heart and reinforced the strong bond we share as a parish family.

Click here for the Mass on the Beach Photo Album

A charismatic fisherman drowning in debt, a troubled woman wrestling with real demons. A gifted publican ostracized by his family and his people. A religious leader struggling with his beliefs. See Jesus through the eyes of those that met him.

As the biggest crowdfunded project in TV history, The Chosen is the first-ever multi-season show about the life of Jesus. This series allows viewers to see the life of Jesus through the eyes of those that knew Him. Follow the transformations of His followers through the ministry of Jesus as He journeys to change the world.

You can watch every episode of The Chosen on Angel Studios for free.

https://www.angel.com/watch/the-chosen#departments

This Year it was a truly special Memorial Day Parade in Plainview-Old Bethpage! It's heartwarming to hear that so many community members, including young families, veterans, children, and grandchildren, came together to honor and remember those who have served.

Click here for the Memorial Day Photo Album

Parishioners have been receiving emails and texts from scammers posing as Fr. Valentine and Fr. Chux, Deacon John and the other parish staff members asking for help and trying to get money and gift cards.

Do not believe these requests or reply to any of the communications. Our priests and staff would not and never have contacted parishioners for help in such a manner.
Your concern for our priests and the staff, is appreciated.

Thank you to everyone who came to our special Mass dedicated to all First Responders on Sunday, May 21, 2023. 

Praying for God’s protection over those who have answered the call in our community...and simply saying THANK YOU!

Sponsored by the St. Pius X Columbiettes

Thank you to Cathy Polz, the coordinator for the Pre-K Faith Formation Program who has been running this program for the last seven years. During the Family Mass we recognized our Pre-K student’s eagerness to learn about Jesus and their little step in the Catholic Faith. May Crowning is a beautiful tradition where the faithful honor the Virgin Mary and recognize her as a model of faith and devotion. Congratulations to the Pre-K graduates and may they continue to grow in their faith journey!

Click here for the May Crowning & Pre-K Graduation Photo Album

Congratulations to all those who received their First Holy Communion on April 22, 2023!

Click here for the Good Friday photo album

Click here for the Palm Sunday Photo Album

Serving God by Serving Others

The Catholic Ministries Appeal helps lay paths of evangelization through the formation of our priests, deacons and lay leaders. It assists in training our religious education catechists and adult faith formation leaders who educate our youth and parish families, and programs that promote the sanctity of life at all stages. Working together, we are all enriching the lives of all Long Island.

Click HERE for more information or to donate online to the 2023 Catholic Ministries Appeal.

My special Thank You to all our Restaurants who donated the soup especially La Famiglia, La Piazza, Mario’s, Piccolo Bussolo, Colosseum Kitchen, Cravings, Angie’s Kitchen, and Fr. Val’s Kitchen.

It's truly inspiring to see such a strong sense of community and generosity in action. The success of the Lenten Soup Supper is a testament to the power of coming together for a common cause and working towards making a positive impact in the lives of others. The fact that local restaurants and businesses donated their resources, and that so many individuals contributed their time and energy, is truly remarkable.
It's also heartening to hear that the event served as a platform to raise awareness of important social issues such as homelessness, poverty, and lack of inclusiveness. By sharing information and personal stories about the Interfaith Nutrition Network, the event not only provided a space for community members to come together, but also empowered them with knowledge and information to take action and make a difference. Finally, it's wonderful to hear that the event also resulted in the donation of toiletries and socks to the INN program. These small contributions may seem insignificant, but they can make a big difference in the lives of those who are struggling. It's a beautiful example of how individual acts of kindness and generosity can have a ripple effect in the community. Overall, the success of the Lenten Soup Supper is a beautiful example of the power of community and the importance of coming together to support and uplift one another. Congratulations to all those involved in making this event a success!
I want to Thank Kristen Schreiner who led us into the opening prayer followed by Robert Cameron and Jean Kelly sharing their own stories about the INN Program. My special word of appreciation to Claudia Stewart who overlooked the smooth running of the event, worked tirelessly. Thank You to Robin Yakacki, our Confirmation Coordinator who made sure the children participated fully in the event. The special words of thanks to our parish secretary Linda Munden, Catechists Nancy Terrano and her husband Andy for help in the kitchen. Thanks to our youth group working with the confirmation candidates and inviting them to join the youth group next year. 

Click here for the Soup Supper Photo Album

St. Patrick / St. Joseph Party
Presented by the Knights of Columbus
March 11, 2023

Click here for the St. Patrick's / St. Joseph's Party Photo Album

We had a great Valentine's Day evening with DJ Bryan Mor-bito of the Crowd Control. Thanks to our Faith Formation Program Coordinators Claudia Stewart, Robin Yakacki, Kristine Schreiner, Grand Knight Marc Cashman, and assis-tant Youth Director Brendan Von Runnen. It was wonderful evening to celebrate with our young people and with their parents.

Click here for the Valentine's Day Dance Photo Album

On Sunday, December 11, during our 10:30 service of the Holy Eucharist, our children from the Faith Formation Program presented our annual Christmas pageant. Children and youth donned costumes and told the sacred stories of the birth of Jesus.

Thanks to all who came to the Children's Christmas Pageant, it was a blast! The children did an amazing job portraying the classic Christmas story in a unique First Person way. I want to thank our Faith Formation Program Coordinators Gail Gomula, Louise Buchman, Robin Yakacki, Linda Carter, Kristen Schreiner and Claudia Stewart. Thanks to John and Robin Yakacki for the music.

Click here for the Christmas Pageant Photo Album

Successful Blood Drive:

On Sunday, December 4th, St. Pius X held Annual Blood Drive. We collected 65 pints, while keeping everyone involved safe and well. These units helped over 200 people in need of blood at a critical time in their lives.

I cannot Thank enough to our Coordinators Kim Musi and Ed Thorgersen and helpers Angela and John Manzi for their time and dedication. May God bless our donors, volunteers and sponsors. The world is a better place because of you.

Knights of Columbus’s Oktoberfest

At St. Pius X Parish around 100 attendees gathered Oct. 1 in the decorated gym, with some folks even donning lederhosen — the iconic Bavarian shorts with suspenders — for the occasion. Those who participated enjoyed a wide array of foods, beverages, music, dances and company. I think, “It’s a way to bring families together to have some food and have fun,” After years of COVID-related isolation, those simple joys are more precious than ever. “Everybody really needed to be together; they missed seeing each other and they were hungry to reconnect.” Thank you Grand Knight Marc Cashman and the entire troop of Knights of Columbus. Job Well Done.

Click here for the Oktoberfest Photo Album

Blessing of the Animals - Feast of St. Francis of Assisi

The not-so-wild beasts were peaceful last Sunday as we celebrated the feast of Saint Francis of Assisi. 31 dogs and two hamsters named Flora and Cuddle and Guinea pig and Dragon Lizard got a little closer to God on Sunday during the annual Blessing of the Animals ritual at St. Pius X. The turnout was terrific, and the honored guests were all exceedingly well-behaved. The skies then cleared in time for our annual blessing.

Click here for the Blessing of the Animals Photo Album

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Our Patron Saint
St. Pius X!