Faith
Sharing Groups
Phone # - (614) 866-2859
Faith Sharing groups are small communities
of parishioners that meet regularly in order to share their faith
stories by reflecting on weekend scripture readings or other relevant
material. In the small groups, parishioners have the opportunity
to get to know one another better, socialize, feel connected to
the parish, and discover how God has been working in each others'
lives.
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Knights
of Columbus Council 5253
Phone # - (614) 866-2859
The Knights of Columbus is a Catholic,
family, fraternal service organization with over 1½ million
members throughout the world. The Order locally has served St.
Pius X Parish for over thirty two years. This group of Catholic
men has served the parish and contributed generously to many programs
benefiting all ages in our community, including participation
and leadership in governmental functions and a myriad of similar
social, fraternal and civic activities. Meetings take place the
1st and 3rd Tuesdays of the month at 7pm in the rectory basement.
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Knights
of Columbus Ladies
Phone # - (614) 866-2859
The Knights of Columbus Ladies is
an organization that promotes mutual understanding and common
interest among its members and the Knights of Columbus Council
#5253. This organization is open to all women (over 18 years of
age) who are interested in the welfare of the Knights of Columbus.
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Matthew
23:11 Club
Phone # - (614) 866-2859
The Matthew 23:11 Club : "The
greatest among you will be the one who serves the rest,"
is a group organized to lend support and a helping hand during
a time of crisis, such as a family death or serious illness. The
group provides a meal after the funeral if the family desires.
Members also help in other ways as needed, e.g. transportation,
house sitting, etc.
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Parish
Council
Phone # - (614) 866-2859
Parish Council is composed of the
pastor and appointed representatives of the parish whose primary
function is to discern the present and future needs of St. Pius
X Parish and to direct responsibly the resources at hand to the
fulfillment of those needs. To view the most recent Council Report
use this link: Council Reports
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Senior
Fellowship Club
Phone # - (614) 866-2859
The object of the Club is to meet
the needs of older Catholic adults for friendship and usefulness
to their parish, to keep older Catholic adults informed on matters
of parish affairs. Membership is open to any Catholic who is a
member of St. Pius X Parish or Seton Parish, is over the age of
55 and pays yearly dues to the Club. Meetings are held on the
first Wednesday of the month at 1:00 PM, in the Parish Activity
Center.
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Spiritual
Life Committee
Phone # - (614) 866-2859
The Spiritual Life Committee is
dedicated to the planning and coordination of spiritual renewal
and enrichment programs for the entire parish with an emphasis
on the Liturgical seasons.
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St.
Vincent de Paul
Phone # - (614) 866-1157 or
(614) 863-0895
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul
is an international Catholic organization of lay persons founded
by Blessed Fredric Ozanam in 1833. The primary mission is to engage
in a person-to-person service to those in need regardless of religious
denomination.
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Adult
Scripture Study/Updating/Prayer Group
Phone # - (614) 866-1575
Adult Scripture Study and updating
sessions are from September to May in series of consecutive weekly
sessions. The daytime sessions are held on Thursday mornings for
specified weeks. The evening classes are on Mondays for specified
weeks. Other updating classes are offered as listed in the bulletin.
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Athletic
Programs
Phone: 866-6050
Website: http://eteamz.active.com/SPXAAReynoldsburg/
Beginning in August, the parish
sponsors a variety of athletic activities for children in grades
4 through 8. They are volleyball for both boys and girls, cheerleading,
football, basketball, soccer, softball, baseball and track.
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Boy,
Girl and Cub Scouts
Scouting
for boys is very active at St. Pius X. The Boy Scout troop and
Cub Scout Pack are supported by the Father Hohman Knights of Columbus,
Council #5253. Through scouting, boys, their families, and leaders
work together to achieve goals to build moral strength and character,
develop physical fitness, and become responsible citizens. Boy
Scouts in Troop #326 are in grades 6 through 8 and Cub Scouts
in Pack #326 are in grades 1 through 5.
Girl Scout membership is open to
all girls in Kindergarten through Daisy Scouts, in 1st through
3rd grade in Brownies, 4th through 7th grade in Juniors, and 8th
through 12th in Cadettes. All the St. Pius X troops are registered
with The Seal of Ohio Girl Scout Council through the Reynoldsburg
Service Unit.
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Children's
Catechumenate
Phone # - (614) 866-1575
The Children's Catechumenate is
for those children who have not been baptized, or have been baptized
in another denomination; who are in third grade or older and have
not received Eucharist. The program begins in October, and the
children meet on Thursday evenings from 7:30-8:30 PM. The participants
are received into the Church at the Easter Vigil.
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Children's
Center
Phone # - (614) 577-0826
St. Pius X Children's Center is
open year-round, and provides a variety of half day preschool
options for children ages 3-6. It is licensed by the Ohio Department
of Education. Hours of operation are 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The
staff consists of dedicated, qualified, degreed teachers who are
committed to providing a high quality program for children. St.
Pius X Children's Center is dedicated to the belief that young
children learn through creative play, actively exploring, and
manipulating their environment. We seek to provide each child
with the skills necessary to succeed in school.
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Elementary
School
Phone # - (614) 866-6050
Web-site - http://www.spxelementary.com
Saint Pius X School integrates Catholic
truths and values throughout the daily curriculum. Each child
is encouraged to grow and develop spiritually, intellectually,
physically and emotionally in a loving and caring environment.
The staff and faculty are committed to teaching respect for God,
for others and for self.
Students in grades K-8 are challenged
with a well-balanced curriculum, which includes daily religion
classes taught by certified teachers. Religious instruction includes
Masses, sacramental preparation, daily prayer, liturgical celebrations
and service projects.
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Latchkey
Phone # - (614) 866-6050,
ext. 423
The St. Pius X Latchkey program offers after school child care
to all St. Pius X students. The program offers a safe environment
while providing its participants with a variety of activities.
It is licensed by the Ohio Department of Education. The Latchkey
program is open on all school days, from 2:30 to 6:00 p.m.
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Liturgy
of the Word With Children
Phone # - (614) 864-3505
In order to make the word of God
more accessible to our children, the Liturgy of the Word adapted
for children, will be celebrated during the 10:15 a.m. and 12:00
noon Masses on Sundays September through May. This program is
open to all children, age four to fourth grade.
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Ministry
to Sick and Shut-ins
Phone # - (614) 866-2859
This ministry is an out-reach to
members of the parish who are ill, home-bound or in nursing homes,
and wish to receive the sacraments while they recuperate. A call
from the sick person or their family to the rectory or the Pastoral
Ministry office, (number listed above), notifies us of your desire
and need.
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Music
Ministry
Phone # - (614) 501-0104
Web site : http://www.spxreynoldsburg.com/music.html
Choir, Cantors, Contemporary Ensembles, Musicians and Instrumentalists
all lead the assembly in sung prayer at Mass. For more information
or if you would like to join a music group, please contact the
Music Director, John
Pottkotter.
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Parish
Festival
The
St. Pius X Festival is an annual event which takes place in August.
Besides being a significant fundraiser for the parish, the Festival
is a community building experience. Many volunteers are needed
at different times during the year to plan the Festival and to
work during the Festival weekend. Planning begins in late winter/early
spring.
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Parish
Pre Cana
Phone # - (614) 861-2287
As part of their marriage preparation,
engaged couples spend a day with each other and with a team of
married couples from the parish to discuss important topics. This
a home-based program that is offered three times a year. Engaged
couples register for the Pre Cana Day after meeting with one of
the priests. Married couples are welcome to be a part of the Pre
Cana Programs.
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Parish
School of Religion
Phone # - (614) 864-3505
Newsletter - http://www.spxreynoldsburg.com/PSRNews.pdf
Religion classes are held for children
in grades Kindergarten through eight, Sunday evenings from 5:00
- 6:30 p.m. in the St. Pius school building, September to May.
Instructions for children with special educational needs and for
those who are hearing impaired is offered on a per child basis,
according to staffing availability. Our philosophy and praxis
of religious education is centered around a partnership with parents
in the Christian formation of their children. We assist our families
in preparing their children for celebration of the sacraments.
We offer informational sessions for parents of PSR and St. Pius
elementary school children.
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R.C.I.A.
Phone # - (614) 866-1575
The R.C.I.A. is the process through
which adults become members of the Catholic Church. The process
begins in the fall. Meetings are held weekly on Thursday evenings,
at 7:00 p.m. The participants are received into the Church at
the Easter Vigil.
The R.C.I.A. is open to anyone who cares to inquire into the Catholic
Faith, as well as adult Catholics who have not received Confirmation/Eucharist
in the Catholic Church. Parishioners may serve as companions (sponsors)
to those who are in the R.C.I.A., and the Children's Catechumenate.
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Sacramental
Preparation for Parents
Phone # - (614) 866-1575
Instructions are held for parents
who wish to have their children baptized or have them receive
the Sacraments of Reconciliation, Eucharist, and Confirmation.
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High
School Youth Ministry
Phone # - (614) 864-3505
Web page - http://www.spxreynoldsburg.com/youth.html
The Office of Youth Ministry at
St. Pius X Parish provides programs and resources to assist high
school aged parishioners to grow and mature in their faith, understanding
and love of God. Through a variety of fun activities, youth are
presented with opportunities to participate in service work in
the parish and community, achieve leadership training and, of
course, participate in worship experiences. Membership is open..."just
show up"!
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