Mission Statement:"Pascendi Dominici Gregis!"(To feed the Lord's flock!)
St. Pius X Catholic Church, Manoa
2821 Lowrey Avenue, Honolulu, Hi 96822 | Map Directions
Sacramental Emergency: (808) 773-7083
OFFICE: Phone (808) 988-3308 | Email: piusx@rcchawaii.org | Fax:(808) 773-7794
VISION: In the spirit of our Patron St. Pius-X, we, the Catholic community of St. Pius-X, Manoa aspire to live the happy and good witnessing of the Gospel through our Faith, Service, & Praise.
Rev. Nicholas Brown
Pastor
St. Pius X Parish is a diverse Catholic community of faith that embraces everyone, without exception. Challenged by the Gospel, nourished by the Eucharist, and inspired by the teachings of St. Pius X, we are called to be witnesses of Christ’s love for the Salvation of all people.
Parish Office
Monday - Friday
8:30 a.m. - 1:00 p.m.
Closed:
All State, Federal Holidays,
& Special Church Events
MASS SCHEDULE
WEEKDAY MASS
Monday - Thursday
Rosary - 7 a.m.
Mass - 7:30 a.m.
Friday - No Mass
WEEKEND MASSES
Saturday
7:30 a.m. |
4:00 p.m.
Sunday
8:30 a.m. | 11:30 am
VIEW LIVE STREAMED
Sunday 11:30 a.m.
Mass live streamed
CONFESSIONS
Weekdays
(By appointment only)
Saturdays
(Before Mass 3:00-3:30pm
before 4pm Mass
)
First Wednesday Devotion
7:30 a.m.
First Friday
7:30 a.m
Adoration and Benediction
First Friday 8:00 a.m
First Saturday Devotion
7:30 a.m
Saturday For the Virgin Mary
7:30 a.m
Food Pantry
Tuesday & Friday
10:00 a.m. - 11:30 a.m.
Celebrating Wedding Anniversary
Blessing of couples celebrating wedding anniversary in the church. Please contact parish office before the weekend celebration. Thank you.
Hospital Visits
& Home Communion
Please Contact the Rectory Office.
808 988-3308
Funerals Arrangements
Though not a Sacrament, when death occurs, contact the parish office immediately
808 988-3308
Meaning of Pentecost
May 24
Pentecost is a major festival celebrated on the 50th day after Easter. It commemorates the descent of the Holy Spirit upon the Apostles and followers of Jesus in Jerusalem, which empowered them to spread the Gospel and is considered the "Birthday of the Church".
The term Pentecost is deeply rooted in both Jewish and Christian traditions, carrying specific historical and spiritual meanings:
1. The Name and Jewish Roots
+ "Fiftieth Day": The word originates from the Greek word pentēkostē,
which translates to "fiftieth".
+ Shavuot (Feast of Weeks): Originally, Pentecost was a Jewish harvest festival called Shavuot, celebrated 50 days after Passover. It commemorated the giving of the Torah to Moses on Mount Sinai
2. The Christian Meaning (The New Testament)
In the New Testament (found in the Acts of the Apostles), the Jewish holiday of Shavuot became the backdrop for a pivotal Christian event. According to
scripture:
+ The Holy Spirit's Arrival: The Holy Spirit descended on the Apostles, Mary, and Jesus' other followers in the form of a "mighty rushing wind" and "tongues of fire".
+ Speaking in Tongues: This experience allowed the disciples to speak in languages they had never learned, enabling them to share the message of Jesus with Jewish pilgrims gathered in Jerusalem from across the Roman Empire.
+ The Birthday of the Church: Because this miraculous event propelled the disciples outward into a global mission, Pentecost is historically known as the "Birthday of the Christian Church". [
3. Names and Observances
+ Whitsunday / White Sunday: In the UK and other English-speaking regions, the day is sometimes called Whitsunday (or Whit Sunday), derived from the white garments traditionally worn by those baptized on this day.
+ Liturgical Symbols: In many Christian churches, priests wear red vestments on this day to symbolize the "tongues of fire" of the Holy Spirit.
May 26
Saint Philip Neri
Philip Neri was a sign of contradiction, combining popularity with piety against the background of a corrupt Rome and a disinterested clergy: the whole post-Renaissance malaise.
At an early age, Philip abandoned the chance to become a businessman, moved to Rome from Florence, and devoted his life and individuality to God. After three years of philosophy and theology studies, he gave up any thought of ordination. The next 13 years were spent in a vocation unusual at the time that of a layperson actively engaged in prayer and the apostolate
As the Council of Trent (1545-63) was reforming the Church on a doctrinal level, Philip Neri’s appealing personality was winning him friends from all levels of society, from beggars to cardinals. He rapidly gathered around himself a group of laypersons won over by his audacious spirituality. Initially, they met as an informal prayer and discussion group and also served poor people in Rome.
At the urging of his confessor, Philip Neri was ordained a priest and soon became an outstanding confessor himself, gifted with the knack of piercing the pretenses and illusions of others, though always in a charitable manner and often with a joke. He arranged talks, discussions, and prayers for his penitents in a room above the church. He sometimes led “excursions” to other churches, often with music and a picnic on the way
(from Franciscan Media)
Sacraments
BAPTISM
Infant Baptism Information
For children under the
age of 6
If you are planning on having your child baptized here at St. Pius X Parish please keep in mind the following.
You and your family must be a registered parishioner and attend weekend mass at least for three months prior to baptism.
You and the godparents will need to have a meeting with Father. At that meeting please bring with you a copy of your child’s birth certificate.
You and the godparents also need to attend two baptismal classes. After which the baptismal will be scheduled. Baptisms are done within the weekend Mass.
Contact the office: 808 988-3308
Baptism children and Adults
For older children age of 7 and above and adults
Contact the office: 808 988-3308
1st Communion, Confirmation
1st Holy Communion, Confirmation:
Religious Education (K-8), Youth Ministry (9-12), Young Adult Ministry, and OCIC/OCIA are starting in September. Contact the office for more information 808 988-3308
Adult Religious Education Classes: OCIA
Classes beginning in September
The OCIA (Order of Christian Initiation of Adults) program is the process through which adults, 18 and older can become full members of the Catholic Church, involving spiritual formation and the reception of Sacraments. These weekly meetings are designed for individuals who wish to join the Catholic Church and receive Baptism, Confirmation, and/or the Eucharist. This process emphasizes a spiritual journey that fosters a deep relationship with JESUS and HIS Church, reflecting the beautiful Sacred Traditions established in the early Church. Meetings will be held after the 11:30 a.m. Mass; and will be coordinated by Dominic Olaso (Head of the Diocesan Evangelization TaskForce, Campus Minister at Our Lady of Good Counsel School, and Music Ministry Leader for the 11:30 a.m. Mass). Registration forms can be found on the table at the back of the Church or stop by the church office located in the hall. Contact: (808) 988-3308
MARRIAGE
Holy Matrimony:
Marriage is a very significant event and requires preparation to celebrate it properly. If you are planning to marry, the Diocesan policy is that you see a Priest and begin the preparation at least six months prior to the wedding date. Please call the rectory for an appointment. 808 988-3308
Cannot Marry in the Catholic Church Due to Prior Marriage?
Pope Francis streamlined the process to petition for a declaration of nullity to make the process shorter. He also eliminated the mandatory fee. If a person is able to prove in this process that their prior marital bond was invalid for some reason, then he or she can marry in the Catholic Church or validate a current civil marriage. For assistance call office at: 808 988-3308
VOCATIONS
Vocations:
Contact Fr. Nick Brown
Diocesan Prayer for Vocations
Heavenly Father, your divine Son taught us to pray to the Lord of the harvest to send laborers into His vineyard. We earnestly beg you to bless our Diocese and our world with many priests, deacons and religious who will love you fervently and gladly and courageously spend their lives in service to your Son's Church, especially the poor and the needy.
Bless our families and our children, and choose from our homes those whom you desire for this holy work. Teach them to respond generously and keep them ever faithful in following your Son Jesus Christ, that under the guidance of the Holy Spirit and with the inspiration of Saint Damien and Saint Marianne the Good News of redemption may be brought to all. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen