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
Saint Nicholas Owen’s Story
Saint Nicholas Owen, familiarly known as “Little John,” was small in stature but big in the esteem of his fellow Jesuits.
Born at Oxford, this humble artisan saved the lives of many priests and laypersons in England during the penal times (1559-1829), when a series of statutes punished Catholics for the practice of their faith. Over a period of about 20 years, Nicholas used his skills to build secret hiding places for priests throughout the country.
His work, which he did completely by himself as both architect and builder, was so good that time and time again priests in hiding were undetected by raiding parties. Nicholas was a genius at finding and creating places of safety: subterranean passages, small spaces between walls, impenetrable recesses.
At one point he was even able to mastermind the escape of two Jesuits from the Tower of London. Whenever Saint Nicholas Owen set out to design such hiding places, he began by receiving the holy Eucharist, and he would turn to God in prayer throughout the long, dangerous construction process.
After many years at his unusual task, Nicholas entered the Society of Jesus and served as a lay brother, although—for very good reasons—his connection with the Jesuits was kept secret.
After a number of narrow escapes, he himself was finally caught in 1594. Despite protracted torture, Nicholas refused to disclose the names of other Catholics. After being released following the payment of a ransom, “Little John” went back to his work. He was arrested again in 1606. This time he was subjected to horrible tortures, suffering an agonizing death. The jailers tried suggesting that he had confessed and committed suicide, but his heroism and sufferings soon were widely known.
Nicholas Owen was canonized in 1970 as one of the 40 Martyrs of England and Wale
March 25
History of Feast of the Annunciation
The Feast of the Annunciation was celebrated as far back as the 4th or 5th century, but the first certain mention of the feast was in the “Canons of the Councils of Toledo” and Constantinople. In 656 A.C., the Feast of the Annunciation was said to have been celebrated throughout the church in Toledo.
The Feast of the Annunciation is celebrated on March 25 every year in the Roman Catholic Church, except when the day falls during the Easter Triduum – Maundy Thursday, Good Friday, and Holy Saturday – in which case the feast is transferred to the most suitable day during Easterside. However, the date never changes in Eastern Orthodoxy and Eastern Catholicism, even if it falls during Easter. When Easter and the Feast of the Annunciation fall on the same day, it is called Kyriopascha.
The Annunciation is narrated in the Bible in the Book of Luke Chapter 1, from verses 26 to 38. According to the Bible, the angel Gabriel was sent to meet Mary, a virgin in Nazareth, Galilee. Mary was betrothed at the time to a man named Joseph.
Angel Gabriel hailed Mary and told her not to fear because she had found grace with God. He told her she would give birth to the Son of God. When she replied that she was a virgin, he reassured her that the Holy Ghost would come upon her. He also informed her that her barren cousin, Elizabeth, would conceive a son as well, even in her old age. Mary responded, “be it done to me according to thy word.” Joseph also received an annunciation later, as detailed in Matthew 1:18.
The Feast of the Annunciation celebrates God’s entrance into the human world through Jesus and Mary’s willingness to accept God’s command.
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