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
SPIRITUAL COMMUNION
PRAYER
Jesus, really present
in the Blessed Sacrament,
You nourish us each day
with your Body;
spiritually renew in us
Your Presence now,
for we ardently long for You:
“Come, Lord Jesus.”
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
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
SACRAMENTS
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 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
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:
Contact Fr. Nick Brown
Funerals Arrangements
Though not a Sacrament, when death occurs, contact the parish office immediately 808 988-3308
February 02
The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord
The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord, celebrated on February 2 (40 days after Christmas), commemorates Jesus being presented in the Temple, fulfilling Jewish law and marking his manifestation as the Light to the Gentiles. Also known as Candlemas, it symbolizes the meeting of Christ with his people, represented by Simeon and Anna.
Key Aspects of the Feast:
+ Biblical Foundation: Based on Luke 2:22-40, Mary and Joseph fulfilled the Mosaic Law, which required the purification of the mother and the consecration of the firstborn son.
+ The Meeting (Hypapante): The elderly prophet Simeon recognized the infant Jesus as the Messiah, calling him "a light for revelation to the Gentiles"
+ Candlemas Traditions: The day is marked by the blessing of candles, symbolizing Christ as the light of the world, followed by a procession.
+ Significance: It serves as a bridge between Christmas and Easter, highlighting themes of obedience, purification, and prophecy.
In the Catholic Church, this day is also celebrated as the World Day for Consecrated Life. In some Eastern Orthodox traditions, it is known as the Meeting of the Lord.
February 03
Saint Blaise
We know more about the devotion to Saint Blaise by Christians around the world than we know about the saint himself. His feast is observed as a holy day in some Eastern Churches. In 1222, the Council of Oxford prohibited servile labor in England on Blaise’s feast day. The Germans and Slavs hold him in special honor, and for decades many United States Catholics have sought the annual Saint Blaise blessing for their throats.
We know that Bishop Blaise was martyred in his episcopal city of Sebastea, Armenia, in 316. The legendary Acts of St. Blaise were written 400 years later. According to them Blaise was a good bishop, working hard to encourage the spiritual and physical health of his people. Although the Edict of Toleration (311), granting freedom of worship in the Roman Empire, was already five years old, persecution still raged in Armenia.
Blaise was apparently forced to flee to the back country. There he lived as a hermit in solitude and prayer, but he made friends with the wild animals. One day a group of hunters seeking wild animals for the amphitheater stumbled upon Blaise’s cave. They were first surprised and then frightened. The bishop was kneeling in prayer surrounded by patiently waiting wolves, lions and bears.
The legend has it that as the hunters hauled Blaise off to prison, a mother came with her young son who had a fish bone lodged in his throat. At Blaise’s command the child was able to cough up the bone. Agricolaus, governor of Cappadocia, tried to persuade Blaise to sacrifice to pagan idols. The first time Blaise refused, he was beaten. The next time he was suspended from a tree and his flesh torn with iron combs or rakes. Finally, he was beheaded.
Saint Blaise is the Patron Saint of: Relief from Throat Ailment
SECOND COLLECTION
Augustine Educational Foundation February 7 & 8
