We are delighted to share that this year’s St. Pius Calendar Raffle has been a great success! Thanks to all your generosity, $4,130 has been raised to support St. Pius, making this our largest calendar fundraiser to date! An equal amount will be distributed as prize winnings. We extent our deepest gratitude to our parishioners, families and friends who participated and contributed to this meaningful event. Your support makes a significant difference in our community. The winning tickets are drawn by Father Damos at Saturday night mass, so be sure to attend and see if your name is called.

It is our pleasure to announce the winners:

• February 18: Michelle Jacques
• February 21: Ali Hurts
• February 28: Mark Hogan
• March 7: Rachel Winter

Congratulations to our winners! Thank you once again to Mark Lesatz and all who took part in making this raffle a success.

As we enter into the sacred season of Lent, we are gently reminded to slow our hearts, reflect deeply, and draw closer to the Lord.

Lent is not just a time of sacrifice, but a time of renewal, a season to grow in prayer, fasting, and almsgiving as we prepare our hearts for Easter. It is an invitation to walk with Christ and to open ourselves more fully to God’s grace.

May this Lenten season be filled with quiet reflection, strengthened faith, and a renewed sense of purpose in our spiritual journey. Let us support one another in prayer, kindness, and devotion as a parish community.

We invite all parishioners and families of St. Pius to journey through Lent together in faith, hope, and love.

Blessings to you and your family during this holy season.

“Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a steadfast spirit within me.” — Psalm 51:10

We are excited for our 3rd annual Lead with Love for our Middle and High School students. The dates are yet to be determined but we are planning this fun event at the end of June at St. Pius Church.

Also, SAVE THE DATE for the Love Begins Here, which is a local, overnight mission trip for Middle School students. Please let Tammi LaLuzerne know if you can attend! For more information please click the link below.

https://www.facebook.com/groups/152872929431624

The Fiat Chalice Program is a meaningful way for families to pray for more priests and religious leaders in our diocese. Our church needs dedicated priests, and this program allows us to support and encourage those discerning a vocation to the priesthood or religious life. Each week, we invite volunteers and families to take home a special blessed chalice, a powerful symbol of the priesthood, and dedicate time to praying for more vocations. While the chalice is in your home, your family is encouraged to pray together, fostering a deeper connection to faith and demonstrating support for those considering a life of service in the Church.

Once a family receives the chalice, they are encouraged to place it in a place of honor within their home. Throughout the week, during daily prayer—whether in the morning, at bedtime, or during meals—the family prays for more individuals to answer the call to religious vocations. The following Sunday or Saturday before mass, the chalice is returned to its designated place (the sacristy) so the priest knows it has been brought back and can be given to the next family.

This program will continue through 2025, and we welcome all families to participate. A sign-up sheet is available at the back of the church.

We extend our heartfelt gratitude to all the families who have already taken part in this special program. Your prayers and commitment are deeply appreciated. Below are some pictures of the families who have participated in this faith-filled experience.