Ministries
Here is a listing of Parish Ministries.
Click on the Link to go to a page for that Ministry.
| Baptismal Preparation: In our pre-baptismal program, new parents are helped to understand the meaning and responsibilities of Baptism. To appreciate their role as the first teachers of their children, they are required to complete the program. God parents and other interested family members are encouraged to attend. For further information, please contact stpiusxoffice@comcast.net |
| Finance Council : The purpose of the finance council is to advise the pastor as he undertakes the parish’s financial administration. The Council advises the pastor on the preparation of the annual budget of parish income and expenditures. It reviews with him the financial status of the parish and prepares the year end report on parish income and expenditure. Members are selected for their expertise in financial matters and are appointed by the pastor. |
| Lectors : The Lector proclaims God’s Word at parish liturgies. This ministry offers the opportunity to grow in your own appreciation of the importance of God’s Word and its role in your life, as well as to joyfully proclaim that word for others. This ministry is vital to the celebration of Liturgy and implies that the Lector will prepare well for the readings at Mass. Training sessions are held at various times. For further information, please contact lectors@stpiusxsy.com. Junior Lectors: The young people in grades 6– 12 after being trained are invited to be Lectors at any Mass. For further information, please contact stpiusxreled@comcast.net |
| Parish Library : Located in the Religious Education Building. All are welcome! Library hours are Tuesday and Wednesday from 10:00 A.M. – 12 Noon except in July and August. |
| Meals for St. Joseph’s House : St. Joseph’s House is a shelter in Hyannis for homeless individuals. Being the only shelter for individuals on the Cape, it provides not only a bed and two meals daily, but also access to housing and employment advocacy, medical, substance abuse and mental health services. The Meals program has two teams that provide dinner on the first and third Sundays of every month. Members plan, shop, prepare, cook, and deliver the meals to the shelter. For more information, please contact mealsfornoah@stpiusxsy.com |
| Ushers/Greeters/Collectors : These ministers of hospitality greet parish members and visitors as they arrive at our liturgies. They find available seating when it seems scarce, open a windows when the air inside gets stuffy or shut a windows when the outside air is too cold, generally tending to the comfort of those celebrating with us. At the offertory of the mass, they also collect our gifts. For further information, please contact greeters@stpiusxsy.com |
| Welcome to the St Pius X Mission Helpers We meet weekly on Wednesdays in the Religious Education building to knit or crochet items such as: Gloves, hats, mittens, scarves, face cloths. Also send sheets for different bed sizes and crib and bassinet. Also soaps, lotions, shirts in good condition. For further information, please call (508) 398-2248 |
| Prayer Shawl Ministry: The Prayer Shawl Ministry is always looking for people who can knit or crochet in order that shawls can be given out freely. This ministry fulfills the need for distributing personalized, blessed shawls for the sick within our local and extended community and also our church family. For more information, please contact prayershawl@stpiusxsy.com |
| Special Ministers of the Eucharistic : They assist the ordained ministers in the distribution of the Eucharist at parish liturgical celebrations. These ministers also bring this sacrament to parishioners confined to hospital, nursing home, or their homes. Before being commissioned by the pastor, Eucharistic ministers should have completed training approved by our bishop for this ministry. Typically, these ministers assist a few times each month at parish liturgies. For further information, please contact stpiusxoffice@comcast.net |
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The Vocation Prayer Ministry consists of a group of parishioners who come together once a week to pray for vocations to the priesthood, diaconate and religious life for the Diocese of Fall River.We meet on Wednesday from 4 pm to 5 pm in St. Pius X Church. The hour consists of three parts: First – The Diocese of Fall River Prayer for Vocations, Prayer for Priests, and then the Rosary with meditations geared toward vocations. Second – Either a Litany for Vocations or other devotions such as the Way of the Cross for Vocations or the Chaplet of the Divine Mercy. Third – Silent prayer. Jesus promised his apostles that He would not leave them orphans. Praying for vocations must be something very pleasing to God as we pray to the Holy Spirit to inspire young men and women to care for His flock. Won’t you consider joining us in this endeavor? For more information, please contact stpiusxreled@comcast.net |
| Youth Ministry : High School age young people are engaged in a variety of activities in the parish, social, spiritual and service related, in an effort to become more deeply involved in the life of the parish as they are finding their place in the Body of Christ. Youth Ministry organizes several events throughout the year with the planning, through, with and by the young people. There are also other ways that teens can participate in parish life as; Altar Servers, Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers and Catechists or Aides in Religious Education. There are opportunities for adults to help plan and organize the youth programs. Collaboration with the young people is important to help them grow as parish leaders. For more information, please contact stpiusxreled@comcast.net |
