St. Pius X RC Church, Plainview NY

Save The Date:
DECEMBER 3, 2023
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
School Gym

Schedule today:

https://donate.nybc.org/donor/schedules/drive_schedule/310051

National Blood Shortage
The Red Cross national blood supply has fallen by about 25% since early August. Right now, blood product distributions to hospitals are outpacing the number of blood donations coming in. We need your help - Please make room in your schedule to donate.

St. Pius X Knights of Columbus Christmas Party
Dec. 9, 2023
6:00 PM
Madonna Hall

Friday, December 8, 2023 &
Friday, December 15, 2023
6:30 PM

Monday, December 18, 2023
4:00 - 6:00 pm

Join Us Sunday, December 17th
at the 10:30am Mass for our
Annual Christmas Pageant

Children from the Faith Formation Program will be presenting a short version of the Christmas Play. This will be a simple pageant for the children. The children will be singing carols and some will act as Christmas pageant figures. It’s going to be a parish family event.

Monsignor Domenick T. Graziadio, a beloved figure in the community, passed away on November 13, 2023. His peaceful journey to the eternal embrace of the Lord was communicated to me by Dr. Reinaldo Gutierrez, the family friend and his doctor.

While I did not have the privilege of personally knowing Msgr. Dom, as our paths never crossed in shared service or residence, I became aware of his deep connection to our cherished St. Pius X parish. A few months ago, he reached out to me, seeking permission to have his final Mass of Resurrection celebrated at our beloved St. Pius X. After dedicating 12 years of his life to this parish, he had developed a profound affection for it, a sentiment that mirrored the place where he had also laid his beloved mother to rest. I assured him that I would handle all the necessary arrangements, and we remained in communication throughout this process. In fact, we had our last conversation just last Wednesday, November 8th. Msgr. Dom's unwavering strength and his preparedness in facing the inevitable were evident during our discussion.

Monsignor Dom was a remarkable and compassionate servant of the Lord, extending his benevolence to countless families and individuals, helping them draw nearer to Jesus. His gift of eloquence shone brightly in his homilies, where he skillfully bridged the Divine Word with the challenges of the contemporary world. Even during his retirement, he continued to inspire us with his wisdom.

In gratitude for his dedicated service to our parish, upon his retirement, St. Pius X presented Monsignor Dom with a hand-carved bench, bearing his signature sign-off: "You have the unique love of this shepherd." He was indeed our shepherd, guiding us with love and compassion. As a parish family, we offer our heartfelt appreciation for his enduring contributions and the love he infused into our community.

May the Good Shepherd, whom he faithfully served, now reward him for his unique role in His vineyard. Let us remember and honor the legacy of Monsignor Domenick T. Graziadio as he finds eternal rest in the embrace of the Lord.

All Soul's Day Parish Memorial Mass
November 2, 2023

Click here for the All Soul's Day Parish Memorial Mass Video

Catholic Charities of Long Island assists the vulnerable in many ways, including housing, nutrition, mental health, and maternity and senior services. We also help immigrants and those with developmental disabilities and in need of addiction treatment.

Please enjoy the features of the CCLI website.

https://catholiccharities.cc/

Catholic Charities of Long Island shares the love of Jesus by offering dignified and compassionate care to poor and vulnerable neighbors of every faith and background. As a ministry of the Roman Catholic Church, our work is inspired by the Gospel message that every human life is sacred.

Today, we’re one of the largest human service networks on Long Island with 53 sites from Elmont to the East End. Nearly 500 employees and 300 volunteers serve an average of 53,000 people each year of every faith and background and at every stage of life. And working with local Parish Social Ministry offices at more than 100 parishes, we help tens of thousands more rebuild their lives every day. So, while people and problems may change, our promise to bring Christ’s love to every person we meet remains constant.  

On October 14th and 15th, Jay Asparro ran 100 miles in 24 hours -
400 laps around the Farmingdale State College track to show support and love for caregivers navigating through their loved ones' Alzheimer's and dementia diagnosis.

All funds raised support the Long Island Alzheimer's and Dementia Center! 

400 laps in 24 hours is a struggle, but it is nothing compared to what caregivers endure. 

DONATE TODAY
https://www.theannasparrorun.com/

https://www.lidementia.org

The Knights of Columbus hosted a successful Oktoberfest 2023 event at our parish, bringing families together for food, fun, and fellowship.

Thank you to Grand Knight Arnold Bendig and all the troops of from the Knights of Columbus for a job well done.

Click here for the Oktoberfest 2023 Photo Album

Knights of Columbus Chaplain, Fr. Chux Okochi, blessed the officers of the St. Pius X Council #10332 in front of their Parish Family. 

Thank you to the Knights of Columbus who do so much for St. Pius X day in and day out.  

Click here for the Knights of Columbus Officers' Blessing Photo Album

Our Faith Formation Program officially kicked off with the First Family Mass. It was heartwarming to see so many children with their backpacks and notebooks, receiving a special blessing. Our Columbiettes were incredibly generous, providing a delightful breakfast spread for our young families.

Click here for the Blessing of the Backpacks Photo Album

Click here for the Feast Volunteer Thank You Dinner Photo Album

Click here for the August 27th, 2023 Beach Mass Photo Album

Last weekend, we honored our high school graduates and sent them off to college. It's great to see the community coming together to support and pray for their future endeavors.

The gesture of providing a spiritual warm blanket by the STPX Columbiettes is a beautiful symbol of the parish family's love and support. This is a meaningful way to acknowledge their journey and invoke blessings upon them as they enter this new phase of their lives.

Prayer can provide comfort, guidance, and strength as they navigate the challenges and opportunities that lie ahead. By offering the spiritual warm blanket by our STPX Columbiettes are extending a tangible reminder of the prayers and well wishes from the parish family. This gesture emphasizes the sense of unity and support that the graduates will carry with them as they embark on their college journey.

I am delighted to share with you the wonderful success of our 2023 STPX Golf Outing! The event, which took place on the day after Father's Day, was a fantastic idea suggested by Mr. Dario Rossi, and it turned out to be a brilliant decision. We had an incredible turnout with 144 enthusiastic golfers participating.

Once again, we would like to thank each and every one of you for your unwavering support, generosity, and prayers. Your contributions have made a significant impact on our parish community, and we are truly grateful for your continued support.

Click here for the 2023 Golf Outing Photo Album

We Stand Together

Community Outreach for Long Islanders

As a not-for-profit, mission-based organization, Catholic Health is continuing the work of our women religious who founded hospitals, skilled nursing facilities and other Long Island agencies reaching back more than a century. We offer blood drives, free wellness seminars, support groups and other community health-related events and programs year-round.

https://www.chsli.org/parish-support

Congratulations to all those who celebrated their
Confirmation on May 6, 2023!

Congratulations to all those who received their First Holy Communion on April 29, 2023!

Click here for the Easter Vigil Photo Album

Click here for the Holy Thursday photo album

The First Girls Scout Sunday was celebrated on Sunday March 12th at 10:30am Mass at St. Pius X. Under the leadership of Scout Guide Kristen Schreiner, ten girls with their families participated in the service.

Fr. Valentine in his homily, explained to the girls, about the importance of being a Girl Scout, the value of community service, and their appreciation for the opportunity to participate in the service. and how important it is for the girls to be future leaders in our families, communities, church and our beautiful country. The Pastor Valentine blessed the Scout badges.

Each girl received their badges for their community service and the token of flowers. The First Girl Scout Sunday was a great success! The girls were able to show their commitment to the Girl Scouts and to the community, and to share their stories with others. This event will be remembered for many years to come.

Click here for the Girl Scout Mass Photo Album

Thank you to the St. Pius X Knights of Columbus for another great “Knight” at the Races! Everyone had a great time coming together as a parish family for a fun, family night!

Click here for the Knight at the Races Photo Album

My Dearly Beloved in Christ,

With deep joy and gratitude, I extend to you my prayerful best wishes for a holy and blessed Christmas. During this Advent Season, it has been my prayer that each of you would find opportunities to reflect on your own faith and relationship with the Lord Jesus Christ and His Church. Whatever it is that our hearts and souls desire, whether we realize it or not, our ultimate desire is Jesus Himself, for this reason, we are filled with joy and consolation at Christmas to know that all that we hoped for has been fulfilled in the person of the Christ Child. In the midst of all our current challenges and concerns, the love of God the Father is made manifest to us in the wonderful gift of His Son, Jesus. With the angels in Bethlehem, our faith moves us to sing: “Glory to God in the highest and peace to His people on earth!” We recognize that true peace on earth flows from our recognition and praise of God in our lives. I extend to all of you an open, grateful heart of welcome. Together, may we grow in strength and grace to know and celebrate God's presence in our lives and His dominion over all things of this world. May our Lord Jesus Christ, born in Bethlehem, bless you, your families and loved ones at this blessed time of hope and grace. May Mary, the Mother of the Child Jesus and our Mother, watch over you and our beloved St. Pius X Parish always.

Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year 2023!

Fr. Valentine Rebello

Thank you to the Knights of Columbus for this year's Pancake Breakfast with Santa. 

Lots of young families joined us for the Phil Saglimbene Memorial Pancake Breakfast followed by activities in the Gym, coordinated by Stacy Godek and Crystal Wong.

Special Thanks to Santa’s special helper, Anthony D’Alto, and our video and photographer Bobby Peña and his wife Josefina.

Click here for the Breakfast with Santa Photo Album

St. Pius X Christmas Party

Under the leadership of our Grand Knight Marc Cashman, the party was quite successful. I want to thank our brother knights who always put their interests for the welfare of the parish family. The Food was excellent and everyone had a great time.

Click here for the Christmas Party Photo Album

OPENING OF THE SYNODAL PATH

Moment of Reflection
October 10, 2021

"By walking together, and together reflecting on the journey made, the Church will be able to learn from what it will experience which processes can help it to live communion, to achieve participation, to open itself to mission." Pope Francis  

Our Pastor
Fr. Valentine!

Our Children!