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Parish Life and Worship Youth Activities Adult Faith Formation
Caring Ministry Outreach and Social Concerns Education
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Parish Life and Worship
For the following ministries, contact the Rectory, 301-262-2141 x18
- ALTAR SERVERS assist the priest in celebrating the Mass. Should be in fifth grade or higher.
- CHILDREN'S LITURGY of the Word is offered at the 9 and 10:45 a.m. Masses on the second and fourth Sundays of each month except during June, July and August.
- EUCHARISTIC MINISTERS assist in distributing the Eucharist at masses and communion services.
- LECTORS proclaim the word of the Lord at daily and Sunday Masses.
- LITURGY COORDINATOR arranges liturgical and sacramental rites and celebrations and other services with appropriate environment, art and music.
- MUSIC MINISTRY leads the sung prayer of the church at worship.
- USHERS greet parishioners and visitors as they arrive for Sunday Mass, help with seating, take up the collections, and distribute Sunday bulletins.
Parish Socials Committee
provides coffee, juice, and donuts on Sundays as well as informal social gatherings for our parishioners throughout the year. - Contact Debbie Langdon at 301-262-3644.
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Youth Activities
Youth Group is a growing association of high school students on a journey of faith with good works and social activities along the way. High school youth group meets Thursdays at 7:30 p.m. Some events for 7th and 8th graders. - Contact Tiffany Farley or Leigh Hampton, 301-262-2141, Ext. 15
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Adult Faith Formation
"We, as the Catholic bishops of the United States, call the Church in our country to a renewed commitment to adult faith formation, positioning it at the heart of our catechetical vision and practice. We pledge to support adult faith formation without weakening our commitment to our other essential educational ministries. " (Hearts Were Burning Within Us,no. 6)
"Let us…help the adults in our communities be touched and transformed by the life-giving message of Jesus, to explore its meaning, experience its power, and live in its light as faithful adult disciples today." (OHWB, no. 183)
Our parish has been committed to this for over 18 years. For more information on the following, call Sr. Marty Gentilini SSJ at 301-262-2141 ex 12.
The Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) is a process for those who are interested in learning more about the Catholic Faith, or in becoming Catholic. We welcome anyone who wishes to join us. We are also always interested in parishioners who would like to be sponsors, Catechists or offer hospitality to this group. For more information look under Sacraments.
Homecoming is a program for anyone who has recently returned to the Church or who is thinking about returning . Homecoming meets every week over a period of several months, breaks and then starts up again. Homecoming runs year round for anyone seeking this service. Each week we address a different topic based on the expressed need of the participants. If you are interested please contact Sr. Marty Gentilini SSJ at ex 12.
BIBLE Study is a program where small groups of parishioners meet in the home of one to study a particular book of the Bible and discuss its impact on their lives. The study begins with a presentation by a scripture scholar. We use the Little Rock Scripture Series for our text. Registration for this study in held in September.
Moments for Moms is for mothers of small children . Mothers bring their children mingle with other mothers, learning more about their faith and sharing ideas of how to integrate it into family life. Moments for Moms meets on Wednesday mornings in the Fall and again in January for an 8 week stretch. Call Sr. Marty Gentilini SSJ for more information ex 12.
Woman's Spirituality Group comes together once during the month. The day may change with the year. This group gathers to share community, prayer and faith. There is a topic presented each month from which further discussion flows. All women are welcome.
Adult Education is an important part of our ongoing development in a rapidly changing world. Our adult lives depend upon being informed and motivated Catholics. The parish bulletin carries the details of Adult Education opportunities as they occur during the year.
Small Christian Communities form primarily during Lent to reflect on and discuss the Sunday Scripture. The groups meet in the homes of parishioners and use the “Follow Me” series presented by the National Pastoral Center. Each Lent these groups are reformed.
A Parish Retreat Morning and/or Evening is offered during Advent and Lent each year. These opportunities are offered to give our parishioners an opportunity for quiet, reflection and focus on some aspect of spirituality as they live in the holy season.
Parish Library located next to the church has a small collection of audio and videos tapes and a large collection of theological and spiritual reading for circulation.
Sodality is a faith-centered group committed to apostolic service within and beyond the parish community with the Blessed Virgin Mary as inspiration. For more information call Pat Shelton 301-262-2038.
Holy Name Society Christian life for men.
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Caring Ministry to the Sick, Dying and Bereaved
This offers spiritual, physical and psychological support to those who are chronically ill, to caregivers and to those who lose loved ones in death.
The goal is to bring them the healing comfort of God through practical assistance and the continuing prayers by the St. Pius X Faith Community. For more information, contact Cindy Christian at 301-262-2141.
- We visit the sick of the parish.
- We bring the Holy Eucharist to the sick, aged and housebound.
- We notify Father Hill about those who should be anointed.
- We ascertain the needs of the sick and identify resources to meet them.
- We assist the bereaved by helping them to plan the funeral liturgy and by lending support at the viewing and at the funeral.
Other Support:
- An annual anointing mass for the sick
- An annual memorial mass for the deceased
- Periodic retreats for the bereaved
- Occasional education seminars
- Bereavement support groups for the bereaved
- Remembrance on special holidays.
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Outreach and Social Concerns
St. Vincent DePaul Society (St. Pius X Conference): Performs works of charity such as distribution of food, clothing, furniture and money to the needy. A number of other charitable groups are affiliated with this conference, but are independent ministries. For more information on any of these, call the Rectory at 301-262-2141 x10.
- Prison Ministry makes regular monthly visits to a prison, and provides personal spiritual care through bible study and group prayer.
- Sharing Pantry stores and distributes food parcels and food coupons to the needy in our community, as well as to Assumption Parish in the District, on an ongoing basis.
- S.O.M.E. Once a month a small group of parishioners brings a nourishing, ample breakfast to the S.O.M.E. District Facility, and serves it to 300 men, women, and children.
A number of other charitable and service activities are of a more specific nature. For these, also call the Rectory at 301-262-2141 x10.
- Advent Giving Tree collects gifts for children and adults at our brother-sister Parish, Assumption.
- Helping Hands is our parish effort to provide temporary help to parishioners with short-term unexpected needs. Call Pat Shelton 301-262-2038.
- Thanksgiving Baskets provide the groceries for a Thanksgiving dinner to local families as well as to Assumption Parish.
- Warm Nights participates on a rotating basis with other local churches providing the homeless with meals and a warm place to sleep.
Our parish also participates with the Archdiocesan offices. For info, see the Archdiocesan web site.
- Legislative Network gives parishioners an opportunity to act on Catholic values through lobbying efforts on the local, state, and national levels.
- Right to Life promotes efforts on behalf of human life and love through advocacy, education, direct assistance and spiritual support.
The parish also provides financial and individual assistance to Bowie Crisis Pregnancy Center (counsels and assists pregnant women in making pro-life Choices, the Gabriel House (assisting single mothers through birth and early care of infants); and, on an annual, selected, basis, financial and spiritual support to Catholic Churches in different places throughout the country and the world.
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Education/Child Formation
Religious Education/CCD provides religious instruction for children attending non-Catholic schools. Contact Debbie Langdon, 301-262-3644.
Rite of Christian Initiation for Children (RCIC) is the process through which non-Catholics learn about the Catholic faith and explore becoming fully initiated members of the church. Contact Sister Marty Gentilini, SSJ, 301-262-2141, Ext. 12.
St. Pius X Regional School provides instruction for children in grades k-8 from the parishes of St. Pius X, Sacred Heart, St. Edward's and Ascension. - contact Robert S. Love, Principal, 301-262-0203
Faith and Light is a faith-sharing group for mentally handicapped young adults. - Contact Bob and Anne Cullen, 301-262-4783.
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