Building Update A Message from Monsignor

VOLUME 17
A Message from Monsignor
ISSUE 4
I take this opportunity to share with you news from Saint Pius X Catholic
School. After 18 years of dedicated service to the school, including that
of Principal and Assistant Principal, Anne Knapke will be moving to
Philadelphia with her family at the end of this school year. I want to thank
her for her invaluable service and collaboration over the years, creating a
competitive and excellent opportunity for Catholic education in Greensboro.
Saint Pius X Catholic School has made great strides under her leadership, and
we all owe her a debt of gratitude for staying and helping us as a member of
the Saint Pius X Parish Building Committee with the planning and design of
our new DeJoy Primary Education Center.
Her husband, Kris, accepted a position at
Comcast over a year and half ago, and
we are thankful for Kris’ commitment to
commuting back and forth to allow Anne
to help oversee the building project. Anne
has been appointed the new Principal of
Gwynedd-Mercy Academy Elementary
in Spring House, PA. I wish, Kris, Anne,
Grace, and Annabel all the best in the
years to come.
I am pleased to announce after
an extended national search that I
Principal Anne Knapke will be have accepted the endorsement and
leaving St. Pius X Catholic School recommendation by the search committee,
at the end of this school year.
led by Therese Chase, to appoint Ann
Please join Monsignor Marcaccio Flynt as the incoming Principal of Saint
and the St. Pius X school
Pius X Catholic School. Ann received her
community in congratulating Ann
undergraduate degree from Wake Forest
Flynt on her appointment as the
University and holds a Masters of School
new principal of St. Pius X.
Administration from UNCG. Ann’s 20
years of educational leadership includes seven years as Assistant Principal at
Saint Pius X, as well as teaching at Holy Trinity Day School and Greensboro
Day School. Her family includes her husband, Chip, who is a Scientific
Visualization and Game Design teacher at Weaver Academy and her two
grown children James and Katherine.
I believe Ann will provide a smooth transition and continue our tradition of
excellence at Saint Pius X Catholic School. Please join me in congratulating
Ann on her new appointment. As a school community, we look forward to
continuing our ministry of faith-filled education under Ann’s direction.
With gratitude for your support and with every best wish I am
Sincerely Yours in Christ,
M AY 2 0 1 6
The Parish Comes Together
June 4th and 5th
in Thanksgiving to Celebrate
Monsignor Anthony Marcaccio’s
25th Anniversary of his Ordination!
Join us for fellowship and
refreshments in the Cloister
after each Mass.
There will be a special gift box
for cards and well wishes.
Building Update
Great progress has been
made on both buildings during
the last month. At the DeJoy
Primary Education Building, brick and
stone work has been completed, and all the
window frames have been installed with
only about 10% of the glass left to be put in
place. Inside, the ceiling grid has been hung
awaiting installation of the acoustical tiles.
The bathrooms have been tiled and the paint
priming finished. Work on the grading
continues as well as preparations to move
all the utility lines underground.
At the Simmons Parish Life Center, the
brick masons and stone layers have begun
work on the outside of the building. The
roofing insulation is finished and soon
shingles, much like those on the church,
will be installed. You might have noticed
a large crane on site a week ago. It was
needed to lift the large HVAC units onto the
roof. The electrical rough in is done and the
trash chute mechanism installed (no more
hauling trash out to the dumpster). Again
this month, we thank all those who are
working on our buildings, especially our site
superintendent and project manager who are
working hard to keep us on schedule and
within budget. Pray for the safety of all.
Hail, Holy Queen
Hail, Holy Queen, Mother of Mercy!
Our life, our sweetness and our hope!
To thee do we cry,
poor banished children of Eve,
To thee do we send up our sighs,
mourning and weeping in this valley of tears.
Turn, then, most gracious advocate,
thine eyes of mercy toward us;
And after this our exile, show unto us the
blessed fruit of thy womb Jesus;
O clement, O loving, O sweet virgin Mary.
Pray for us, O holy Mother of God.
That we may be made worthy
of the promises of Christ.
Amen.
This year’s Diocesan Support Appeal is well
underway. We would like to thank the 494 St. Pius
the Tenth parish families that have contributed to
this year’s campaign. So far, St. Pius X families
have pledged $158,311.62 which represents 94% of our goal of $169,206. If
you have not yet made a pledge, please give what you can to continue the good
work being done in our diocese. The DSA provides support for the more than 20
services Catholic Charities offers through the diocese, providing funds for the
Housing Ministry, Education Ministries, Multicultural Ministries, Eucharistic
Congress and Vocations. Envelopes are available in the pew or go to the website
to make a donation online: www.charlottediocese.org/dsa
Get connected at
www.stpiusxnc.com
Visit St. Pius X website to sign up
for a Bible Study, make your weekly
envelope donations, read the staff
blogs and Everyday Stewardship
blog (written by Tracy Welliver),
email your phone or address change,
find links to the weekly scripture
readings, view up-to-date parish
calendar and much more! Visit
all the links at the top of the home
screen. If you have questions about
our website or would like more
information about our online portal
WeGather, phone the parish office
or email Carolyn at cpainley@
stpiusxnc.com.
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SPX Community
Life Commission
Hosts
20th Annual Dining
For Friends Italian
Feast!
Saturday, May 14, 5:00–7:30 p.m.
SPX Alumni Gym
Let us treat you to our delicious
homemade Italian specialties, wine,
live music, fun and fellowship.
We will provide free tickets and
parking to the community-wide
Dessert Finale held this year at the
Weatherspoon Art Museum from
6:00–9:00 p.m. All galleries will be
open, live music and Cheesecakes by
Alex! The beautiful original artwork
shown here is by local artists Erik
and Charlotte Strom and will be
auctioned live.
A donation of any amount is
requested and benefits Triad Health
Project. Please RSVP by Wednesday,
May 11 to Susan Rizzi at 676.6900.
Don’t forget about our
online store!
First Communion and Confirmation
gifts are available on our website at
www.stpiusxnc.com. Visit the “Who
We Are” tab and the drop down
box will take you to our Gift Shop.
Merchandise is from The Catholic
Company.
Blessed is the mother whose faith
brings her family coverage,
Whose wisdom comes from God,
And whose children stand and
honor her. Y Y Y
Happy Mothers and
Grandmothers Day!
Goodbye and God Bless
Someone once said, “If you want to hear God
laugh, tell Him your plans.” Lately, I was reminded
often of this quote.
My husband, Lucas, and I took a leap of faith when
we moved to Greensboro. We knew God would take
care of us since we were responding to His call to
serve His people at St. Pius X. Our plans were for
Lucas to get into a PA (Physician’s Assistant) program
in the area, and for me to enjoy my job as SPX Youth
Minister.
That was when God must have started to laugh,
because nothing turned out the way we had planned…
Not only did I enjoy my job, I fell in love with it. Our
welcome into the parish was more like an adoption
into a family. The many friends we made quickly
became authentic and Christ-centered. Lucas did end Chelsea and Lucas Evett (top left) with the Youth Breakout group in April.
up getting into a PA program, but one that is 956 miles
away in Iowa!
My hometown is where Lucas’ school is located, only a few minutes from my family. Baby Evett is expected to arrive on
August 21 (the feast day of Saint Pius X!). After months of confusion, tears, prayers and finally surrender, we have decided to
move to Iowa at the end of June.
This decision is bittersweet. God truly gave us a second home at St. Pius X. Our time has been so blessed and you have a
very special place in my heart. Please know that I will miss you dearly. This parish has taught me so much about Christ and
His love.
Please know of my constant prayers for you. God has such great plans for you; this is so evident in the abundance of grace
and receptiveness to the Holy Spirit in this parish.
May God bless you. Love, Chelsea
Know Someone
Interested in the
Catholic Faith?
Has someone close to you asked
questions about the Catholic faith? Do
you have family members, friends or coworkers who have mentioned they would
like to explore the teachings or practices
of the Church? If so, invite those people
to consider the RCIA process at St. Pius
X.
The good news is that they don’t
even have to wait. We have a significant
number of people who want to begin
asking questions and journeying closer to
Jesus. Because this group is excited to get
started, we will begin in mid-May. If you
know someone who would benefit from
asking questions and taking this journey,
encourage them to contact Derek Rotty,
Director of Faith Formation: 272-4681 or
[email protected].
Season of Sacraments
Derek Rotty, Director of Faith Formation
April and May are the season for sacraments! Even at the Easter Vigil
and Easter Sunday Masses (which were at the end of March), our parish
community celebrated Baptisms, Confirmations and First Holy Communions.
During those months, we have hosted or will host five weddings, seven
children have been baptized, and four more Baptisms are scheduled. On
Saturday, May 7, and Sunday, May 29 families will celebrate the First Holy
Communion with 75 children. On Saturday, May 14, 84 middle- and highschool youth will receive Confirmation, the Sacrament of Christian Maturity.
Even at Pentecost, on May 15, one parishioner will complete her initiation
with Confirmation and Holy Eucharist.
These are exciting times for these children, teens and adults! These are
also exciting times for our parish, which continues to find amazing ways to
show the love of Christ to the community around us. Whether they are new
to the faith, or whether they are beginning a new family life in Christ, we ask
you keep them in your prayers during the Easter season. If you know some of
them, offer your heart-felt congratulations. Let’s share the good news that the
Body of Christ is alive, growing and thriving!
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Mon
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Sun
1
7 pm Cub Scouts SCHL
7 pm Stewardship Comm PO
7:30 pm Intercessory
Prayer Group CR
10 am Bible Study-Biblical
Walk with Mary CR
1 pm Baptismal Prep. CR
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10:15 am Faith Formation
10:20 am Coffee Talk AG
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10 am Bible Study-Biblical
Walk with Mary CR
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Tue
6 pm Community Life off campus
6 pm 1st Communion practice CH
7 pm Boy Scouts AG
7 pm Bible Study-Mysteries PO
7 pm Boy Scouts SCHL
10
7:30 pm Intercessory
Prayer Group CR
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7 pm Cub Scouts AG
7 pm HS Youth Ministry AG
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10 am Bible Study-Biblical
Walk with Mary CR
6 pm Finance Council PO
7 pm Cub Scouts AG
7:30 pm Intercessory
Prayer Group CR
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10 am Bible Study-Biblical
Walk with Mary CR
6 pm WE CARE PO
7 pm Parish Council PO
7:30 pm Intercessory Prayer CR
30 Memorial Day
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7 pm Boy Scouts AG
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7 pm Boy Scouts SCHL
11:30 am Seniors Luncheon
& Program
15
1 pm Pre-Cana Session PO
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29
Office Closed
7 pm Boy Scouts AG
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7
Sat
6
Fri
5
12n Eucharistic
Adoration CHPL
Thu
May 2016
Wed
5:45 pm Handbells YR
Until 7 pm
6:30 pm Sunshine Club AG
14
9 am Hearts & Hands
of Mary CR
10 am & 2 pm
First Holy Communion
6 pm 1st Communion pract. CH
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13
20
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21
6pm Confirmation Practice CH
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6 pm Dining for Friends
AG
2pm Sacrament of
Confirmation
9:30 am Seniors Yoga PO
10:30 am Bible StudyGalatians CR
7 pm MS Faith Formation AG
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7 pm Adult Choir CR
11
9:30 am Seniors Yoga PO
10:30 am Galatians CR
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7 pm RCIA CR
9:30 am Seniors Yoga PO
10:30 am Bible StudyGalatians CR
7 pm Praise & Worship CHPL
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7 pm RCIA CR
9:30 am Seniors Yoga PO
10:30 MOMnipotent CR
7 pm Adult Choir CR
5:45 pm Handbells YR
10:30 am Bible StudyGalatians CR
7 pm Knights of Columbus
Mtg. off campus
7 pm Jubilee Team PO
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5:45 pm Handbells YR
7 pm Adult Choir CR
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5:45 pm Handbells YR
7 pm Adult Choir CR
7 pm RCIA CR
7:30 pm BMHS Baccalaureate
Mass
CALENDAR CLIPS: Clip It! Post It! Do It!
Knights of Columbus
ROSARY
Join the KofC as they lead the
rosary in the chapel
on the 2nd Sunday, May 8 at
10:15 a.m.
“Have no anxiety at all, but
in everything, by prayer and
petition, with thanksgiving,
make your requests known to
God.” -Philippians 4:6
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Monthly Meeting
Tuesday, May 17 at 11:30 p.m.
Abbotswood at Irving Park - 3504 Flint Street
$4.00 donation for lunch
Program: Gospel Songs by vocalist Steve Ward
Please RSVP by Wednesday, May 11
to Gloria Essa (336) 299-3926
Save the Date:
October 21-23
Have you heard your fellow
parishioners talk about Jubilee and
wondered what it’s about? It’s
time you experience it yourself!
The Holy Spirit is calling you to
know yourself, your Church, and
others in a deeper way. Jubilee
offers times for solitude (prayer,
reflection, chapel, nature walks,
healing); it provides times for interacting with fellow
parishioners (sharing meals, Mass, music, fun, activities,
party, laughter). Jubilee educates, enlightens and offers
peace. It feeds and reinforces faith and personal lives.
The reservation form is available online at www.
stpiusxnc.com under the LEARN tab. Go to the drop
down FOR ADULTS and Jubilee is listed. The forms are
also available in the parish office. Restore your spirit in
this year of mercy!
If you have questions, contact Shannon Dahlstedt at
[email protected], or Charlie Murphy at
[email protected].
SPX Social’s Ministry
Wine and Design
1821 Pembroke Rd. GSO
Friday, May 6 at 7:00 p.m.
Come for the FUN! No painting
experience or artistic talent
necessary! All supplies, snacks,
wine and other beverages will be
provided. We will be taught how
to paint by a local artist.
Cost $35.00 per person.
Sign up and pay at the parish
office by Tuesday, May 3.
An Invitation to VolareWomen
Allison Ray
VolareWomen is a non-membership based group of
women of all ages that gathers to solidify and deepen
our faith and parish friendships through reflection and
education. This ministry began 3 ½ yrs. ago. Over 160
women attended this special candle-lit Mass! The event
was featured in the Catholic News and Herald showcasing
this exciting new ministry and Monsignor Marcaccio’s
support of the role of women in the parish.
No membership, no dues, no qualifications. All
women of any age – single, married; with or without
children; near or past retirement. This is a peaceful,
beautiful evening for you to enjoy.
“Every time I come, it seems to deliver just what I need.”
“I love the community and mix of women who attend.”
“Even when I feel too tired to come, I am always glad I
did.”
Please consider this your invitation to join us! Invite
someone else, if you wish.
Our next event is on Thursday, May 19.
5:15 p.m. – Attend daily Mass together in the chapel
6:00 p.m. – Participate in a Lectio Divina following Mass
6:30 p.m. – Enjoy a reception at Café Pasta
For more information, please check the bulletin or call
the parish office.
Volare Women
Mission Statement:
To enrich the spiritual and
sacramental lives of women at St.
Pius X parish through worship, study,
discussion and fellowship.
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ECHOES STAFF
PARISHIONER NEWS
Raul and Ivette NUNEZ, Jr.
Editors:
Terre Kepler, Lindsay Kohl
Distribution:
Everyone is invited to this ministry. Please
call office for dates and details.
Sue Rochette - Coordinator
Eunice Barr
Maria Bates
Gullanar Campbell
Marie Coleman
Linda Cunningham
Donna Dickson
Jean Dupont
Kathy Harvell
Lucy Horvath
Pierre Horvath
Joey Kuchelmeister
Lilyan Leahy
Flash Morrison
Debbie Porter
Alice Prosapio
Carol Quinn
Neil Rochette
Susan Russell
Shirley Waters
Deadline for JUNE Issue:
WEDNESDAY, MAY 18 at 3:00 p.m.
Email: [email protected]
Deliver: Parish Office
Cassandra and Christopher GREER
Weddings – Blessings!
Anne Kriegel and Robert Bosken
Ashley Payne and Elliott Ratliff
Corinne Smith and Greg Kurkis
27406
27265
Robert and Lori CATES
27405
Stephen and E. Ashley SHARKEY
children Amanda, Sarah, Christopher 27410
Johnny and Marissa WILLIAMS
children Ariana, Bryce
Dillon and Angela CALLAHAN
Baptisms – Congratulations!
Michael Bruce Cowart III
Owen Joseph McGovern
Logan Peter Callan
Audriana Grace Wilkinson
Christian Brady Edwards
Jensen John Rueger
Hudson Pierce Mostofian
27435
27410
Joseph and Kailyn DiFERDINANDO 27455
Robert FISHER
27455
John and Monica PORTER
27410
Alberto and Beatrice GIACOMELLI
children Carolina, Eduardo
27410
Randolph and Joan SINK
Parish Office: 220 State Street, Greensboro,
NC 27408 Mailing Address: P.O. Box 13588,
Greensboro, NC 27415-3588
27455
Carlos MADERA and Estela HERNANDEZ
children Giancarlo, Lucas, Sara
27410
Newcomers – Welcome to Our Parish!
Phone: (336) 272-4681 (extension numbers in
parish directory)
Tom and Judy LILLIS
son Thomas
27408
Hours: Mon.–Fri. 8:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m. Closed
Wed. at 12:30 p.m.
Michael and Karen MAYS
27455
Email: [email protected]
Thomas and Donna TESSITORE
27408 Kevin and Julie FOX
Angela POTEAT
27408 James PAPPAS & Marin STANFIELD 27310
27405 Funerals – Our Sympathy
Tama PEREZ and Victoria HERNANDEZ
Robert Godwin
daughters Leticia, Victoria
27410 Dianne Darnell
Web: www.stpiusxnc.com /
www.saintpiusx.wegather.com /
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St. Pius X Catholic Church
P.O. Box 13588
Greensboro, NC 27415-3588
Benjamin and Elise SAUR
daughter Lydia
27455
Greensboro, NC
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