DIOCESAN ADVISORY

1.  COVID-19 is still extremely contagious, especially indoors or in closed settings;

2.  The dispensation from the obligation to attend Sunday/Holy Day Masses remains in effect until Labor Day Weekend, so that all Catholic faithful, in good conscience, are not required to be physically present in the church; live-streamed Masses will continue in most parishes;

3.  Anyone who is sick or at risk should not come to church; that is not punitive but, rather, common sense and an act of charity toward your neighbors;

4.  All parishes are expected to abide by occupancy and other regulations of the Diocese with care;

5.  Masks must be worn (no exceptions), physical contact of any kind must be avoided, social distancing must be practiced, proper sanitation must be observed at all public, in church Masses;

6.  Before attending public in church Masses, the Catholic faithful is asked to consider any possible health and safety risks involved.

Please check Bishop O'Connell the following detailed announcement;https://dioceseoftrenton.org/news/dates-announced-for-limited-in-church-masses-sacraments 
 

PARISH OFFICE Monday-Friday 8:30 AM-12:00 PM. 
Additional office hours by appointments only, please call 609-693-5107 or email us at: info@churchofstpius.org

Please be aware that all meetings/ministry activities are still suspended.

Our Good Samaritans-Food Pantry is open, please call before coming  
609-693-6105.

As always, I am praying for our parish family and community.
Keep the faith and see you in church soon. Father Richard.

Jesus Christ, you traveled through towns and villages “curing every disease and illness.” At your command, the sick were made well. Come to our aid now, in the midst of the global spread of the coronavirus, that we may experience your healing love. Heal those who are sick with the virus. May they regain their strength and health through quality medical care. Heal us from our fear, which prevents nations from working together and neighbors from helping one another. Heal us from our pride, which can make us claim invulnerability to a disease that knows no borders. Amen.

Volunteer opportunities in our parish right now include:

              Power Point Operators:  We are in need of power point operators at all Masses. Must be 18 or over. For more information, please call the main parish office at 609-693-5107.

                 Health Care :  The Nursing Ministry is looking for volunteers to help with Blood Pressure Screening (once a month) after the 4:00 Mass on Saturdays, and the 10:00 and 12:00 Mass on Sundays. If you can help, please call the office at 609-693-5107.

               Gift Shop Attendants:  We are in need of people who might enjoy working in our Angel Shop on Thursday and Weekends. No experience is necessary. If you can’t make a regular commitment, how about filling in as a sub when there is a need in the gift shop? Please call 609-693-5107.

               Altar Servers: Children who have received their First Holy Communion are qualified to be Altar Servers. Parental or guardian permission is required. Please call 609-693-5107 if interested.

               Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist:  We are in need of Eucharistic Ministers at all Masses. Please call the main office if interested.
               
 

The Diocese of Trenton is committed to the initiatives outlined in the U.S. Bishop's charter for the Protection of Children and Young People in regard to the reporting and investigations of sexual abuse allegations involving minors.

If you have been sexually abused as a minor by a member of the clergy or anyone representing the Catholic Church, or if you know of someone who was, you can report that abuse through the Diocesan Abuse Hotline: 1-888-296-2965 or via email at abuseline@dioceseoftrenton.org.

The diocese of Trenton reports any allegations of sexual abuse to the appropriate law enforcement agencies. Anyone with an allegation is also encouraged to provide that information to local law enforcement authorities.