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, the chalice is returned to its designated place 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.

We are delighted to share that this year’s St. Pius Calendar Raffle has been a great success! Thanks to all your generosity, $1,752.50 has been raised to support St. Pius, while an equal amount will be distributed as prize winnings. We extent our deepest gratitude to everyone 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:

• March 5: Todd Havlik
• March 8: Michelle Jacques
• March 15: Jill Styczynski
• March 22: Melody Boehm
• March 29: Shirley Poels

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

Join us for an exciting Roadtrip-themed Vacation Bible School (VBS) at St. Pius from August 4-8, 8:00 AM to 12:00 PM! Children ages 3 (must be potty trained) through 6th grade are invited to participate in this fun-filled week of faith, learning, and adventure. We also need enthusiastic volunteers (students and adults in 6th grade or older) to help make this event a success! We can’t do it without you! Mark your calendars and be part of this unforgettable week at St. Pius! More details coming soon—stay tuned!