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Christmas Mass Schedule

St. Pio Parish: All  Masses will be held in the Church.  Masks & Social Distancing Required.  Capacity limits will apply (150 persons).

Christmas Eve:  2:00pm* and 4:00pm

Christmas Day: 10:00am    NOTE: Holy Eucharist distribution immediately after the 10am Mass.

*Livestreamed from St. Pio in Lavallette.

*Watch the 2:00pm Mass LIVE on our Facebook Page – Click here at mass time
or watch anytime later by going to our Video Library accessed from our website..

Sacred Heart:  All  Masses will be held in the Church.  Masks & Social Distancing Required.  Capacity limits will apply (100 persons).

Christmas Eve:  2:00pm* and 4:00pm

Christmas Day: 8:30am* and 10:00am    NOTE:  Holy Eucharist distribution immediately after the 10am Mass.

*Livestreamed from Sacred Heart in Bayhead

*Watch the 2:00pm or 8:30am Masses LIVE – click LIVE on our Homescreen at mass time
or watch anytime later by going to our Video Library.

Wishing your family a Most Blessed Christmas!

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Christmas Giving Tree

Our annual “giving tree” project  begins the weekend of November 14-15. Due to the limited number of parishioners who are able to attend Mass, there will be some changes this year.

For those who attend Mass (daily or weekly), tags will be displayed on boards on both sides of the giving tree which will be located in the narthex of the Church. Please pick up a tag as you enter or exit the Church. In order to minimize the spread of germs during this Covid 19 pandemic, please peruse the tags and touch only the tag that you will be taking home. Your cooperation this year is greatly appreciated.

For those of you who are not attending Mass and who won’t be choosing a tag, donations can  consist of toys for all aged children, winter jackets, hats, mittens, children’s books and puzzles, arts and crafts, coloring books, crayons, children’s clothing of any age or size, as well as pajamas, gift cards for Target or Walmart, baby clothes, toys and diapers.

  1. Please do not wrap the gifts but be sure the tag if any, is attached when you drop it off.
  2. Drop off by the Giving Tree in Church or in the parish center foyer open from 6am to 6pm.
  3. All gifts must be returned by December 13 so that they can be delivered to Madonna House and to local families in need of assistance.

As you are aware, many families are struggling. The need this year is greater than ever. Please help to put a smile on the face of a child this Christmas. Thank you for your support. If you have any questions call Karen Sandy at 732-606-2716.

For those who attend Mass (daily or weekly), tags will be displayed on boards on both sides of the giving tree which will be located in the narthex of the Church. In order to minimize the spread of germs during this Covid 19 pandemic, please peruse the tags and touch only the tag that you will be taking home. For those of you who are not attending Mass and who won’t be choosing a tag, donations can  consist of toys for all aged children, winter jackets, hats, mittens, children’s books and puzzles, arts and crafts, coloring books, crayons, children’s clothing of any age or size, as well as pajamas, gift cards for Target or Walmart, baby clothes, toys and diapers.

Additional Drop Off Locations:  There also will be gift drop off boxes at locations in town. The following local businesses have agreed to partner with the parish this year; Lava Java, Little Mia’s, Crystal’s Salon – Ortley Beach, St. Francis Food Pantry –  SSH, Enright Chiropractic, Betty n Nicks Restaurant, and Tim Ryan Funeral Homes. We are most grateful for their support.

As you are aware, many families are struggling. The need this year is greater than ever. Please help to put a smile on the face of a child this Christmas. Thank you and if you have any questions call Karen Sandy at 732-606-2716.

 

Mass Time Change! Saturday 4pm

Beginning with the change from Daylight Savings Time – on Saturday, November 7th, our Vigil Mass will be at 4:00pm.  Confessions will also change to Saturdays between 3:00-3:30pm.  These Mass times will remain in effect until the clocks change again in the Spring!

Mass of Remembrance 10/19 8:30am

Fr. Joe Hlubik and Fr. Fred Kochan will concelebrate a Mass of Remembrance for Fr. Vince on Monday, October 19th at 8:30am at St. Pio of Pietrelcina Church.  All are welcome!

Feast of St. Pio Celebration

Come celebrate our Patron Saint’s feast day this Wednesday, September 23rd!! 

  • We will begin with 8:30am Mass, Benediction and Blessing of the St. Pio Statues
  • The St. Pio relic will be present for veneration.
  • Afterwards, join us for light refreshments outside (weather permitting)

Pray, Hope & Don’t Worry! 

– the personal motto of Padre Pio

50-50 Raffle Winners

Our annual 50-50 All Cash raffle drawing concluded on Sunday, September 13th at 4pm.  Total amount collected was $38,000.  

There were 3 very happy winners!!

First Prize:  $11,400
Second Prize:  $5,700
Third Prize:  $1900

We want to thank all for the tremendous support given this year under very difficult times.  Our parish realized a profit after expenses of $16,700.

THANK YOU and GOD BLESS!!

 

Prayer #3 – Prayer of Trust in God’s Love

Focus idea:  Many times our prayers to God are prayers of petition. We are asking for God’s help in dealing with a personal issue that deeply troubles us. So many of these situations are not put upon us by God, or the result of our own poor choices, but simply the random and unavoidable consequences of living in an imperfect world. When something upsets us, we tend to approach prayer by asking God to make a very specific outcome happen, that is, to totally solve our problem, and relieve us of our anxiety. As Deacon John explains it, “While it is not wrong to make our desires known to God, it is a good idea to trust in God’s love for us. That means being open to His will.” Know, believe and trust that God will be our strength, and will love, support and guide us through the troubling moments in our lives! Continue reading “Prayer #3 – Prayer of Trust in God’s Love” →

Prayer #2 – Prayer of Appreciation for God’s Love

Focus idea:  Personal prayer is a simple way of communicating with our welcoming and loving God. Fr. Doug expresses this idea so clearly, “Prayers pass from our hearts directly into His Most Sacred Heart.” It is comforting to have God in our hearts and even more comforting to know that we are in His heart!

Prayer of Appreciation for God’s Love:

O God, You see me and understand me. You know what is in me, all my thoughts and feelings, my likes and dislikes, my strengths and my
weaknesses.
O God, You see me in my day of joy and in my day of sorrow. You sympathize with my hopes and my temptations. You are interested in
my anxieties, all the ups and downs of my life.
O God, You encompass me and carry me. You see me whether I am smiling or in tears. You look tenderly upon me, and feel the beating
of my heart.
O God, no one could ever love and understand me as much as You can. Your love for me is today, tomorrow and forever!

Closing thoughts: Continue to tell Jesus what is in your heart. He will always understand! Thank Him for your gifts and most of all, thank Him for loving you with His most sacred heart!