ST. PIUS X MANNA PROGRAMOur last regular Manna order before Christmas (and for this year!) is Sunday, December 16, 2012. Asnoted below, we will keep Quick Manna open the following week on Friday and Sunday as normal, butwe cannot guarantee quantities of your favorite gift cards. So please plan ahead, and shop early andoften to ensure you get what you need to make your Christmas merry and bright! The first regularManna order for 2013 is due by 11:30 AM Sunday, January 6, 2013.<strong>November</strong>/December Quick Manna ScheduleSunday, <strong>November</strong> <strong>18</strong> 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM Mary RoomWednesday, <strong>November</strong> 21 8:15 AM to 9:15 AM School LobbySunday, <strong>November</strong> 25 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM Mary RoomFriday, <strong>November</strong> 30 8:15 AM to 9:15 AM School LobbySunday, December 2 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM Mary RoomFriday, December 7 8:15 AM to 9:15 AM School LobbySunday, December 9 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM Mary RoomFriday, December 14 8:15 AM to 9:15 AM School LobbySunday, December 16 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM Mary RoomFriday, December 21 8:15 AM to 9:15 AM School LobbySunday, December 23 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM Mary RoomFriday, January 11 8:15 AM to 9:15 AM School LobbySunday, January 13 8:30 AM to 11:30 AM Mary RoomUpdates: Effective immediately, AMC movietickets are available in $7.50 denominations only.As always, we have added several new vendorsfor the holidays – Aeropostale, American GirlDoll, Burlington Coat Factory, Dairy Queen,Dave & Buster’s, Justice, Limited, McCormick &Schmick’s, Rocky Mountain Chocolate Factory,Sephora, Smash Burger, <strong>St</strong>eak and Shake,Taco Bell, Walker Bros., and Yankee Candle.Please see the back of the new order forms forthe denominations and discounts.And remember to buy your Barnes & NobleManna for our event on Tuesday, <strong>November</strong> 27!YOUTH MINISTRY NEWSA ghoulish good time!Both the senior high and junior high Youth Ministry groups had one blast of a good time on Saturday, October 27, as we headed outto Richardson Farm corn maze! We made s’mores by the campfire, drank some yummy cider, went through the maze, wound up thesilo & had an awesome adventure! Thanks go out to Mrs. Sanchez & Mrs. D’Alessandro for bringing all the fixings for s’mores!Thanks to them and Mr. Wiedman for being our drivers!!Here are our upcoming schedules……please encourage your teens to become a part of thesegreat groups, grow closer to Christ, form a great community, and be part of the fun! Anyquestions, call YM Gina at 630-627-4526 x204 or at youthministry@stpiuslombard.org .December1JUNIOR HIGH YMWinter Wonderland!!Downtown field tripPermission slips needed!<strong>November</strong>25SENIOR HIGH YMGathering Night – 7-9 pmMOVIE NIGHT!!!December15Jr. High Night6:30-8:30 pmChristmas celebration!December1Winter Wonderland!!Downtown field tripPermission slips needed!What a Scary Bunch!!December8Feed My <strong>St</strong>arvingChildren7-9 pm We head out tograb some grub after!www.stpiuslombard.orgPAGE 10
THANK YOU CORNER<strong>St</strong>. <strong>Pius</strong> X Council of <strong>Catholic</strong> Women thanks all of the ladiesand gentlemen who helped with our Christmas KaleidoscopeShow on <strong>November</strong> 3. We are small in number, but togetherwe do great things. THANK YOU VERY, VERY MUCH. Wewill be holding another craft/vendor show on Saturday,March 2, 2013. We hope that more people will help then(especially parish Eighth graders).Thank you to the <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Pius</strong> X Council of <strong>Catholic</strong>Women for their contribution for the new ten burnerstove/double oven for the Social Center. It is muchappreciated.DIOCESAN NEWSCOMMUNITY NEWSA New Year of Women Gathering in Faith!Theme for the year:God Calls Each of Us from the Beginning of TimeThis month’s focus: Feast Days and Holy DaysMary Ellyn Schneider returns in her third year as the WomenGathering in Faith Facilitator. Mary Ellyn is a warm, spiritual andwell-versed presenter who sees herself as bringing people closerto God by understanding his mercy and love for each of us.Tuesday, <strong>November</strong> 20th at 9:00 am in <strong>St</strong>. Alexander’s Room<strong>St</strong>. Alexander Parish, 300 S. Cornell Avenue, Villa ParkSuggested donation: $10 dollars Joanne 630-235-3562<strong>Catholic</strong> Ministries Annual Appeal Third Follow-Up Mailing and Pledge RemindersA fourth request for a contribution to the 2012 <strong>Catholic</strong> Ministries Appeal has been mailed to all parishioners who have notmade a contribution. The Appeal provides critical funding to diocesan ministries that serve individuals and parishes throughout theDiocese of Joliet. It also provides refunds of 50% of the cash received (not pledged) over the parish goal to each parish. If youreceive this mailing, please respond generously. You will be helping both our diocese and our parish.Also, the tenth monthly reminders have been sent to those who made an in-pew pledge to the Appeal. Those who pledged bydirect mail have already received payment coupons. Thank you for your gifts, and please make your payment as soon as possible.For your convenience, you can bring your pledge payments to Mass and place them in the basket. The parish will forward them tothe diocese.2012 CATHOLIC MINISTRIES ANNUAL APPEAL PLEDGE REPORTMonthly pledge payments for the CMAA pledges should be made in the next few days. It is very importantthat these pledges be paid so that our parish will reach our goal. Once we have reached our goal in paidpledges, 50% of the additional funds received will be returned to the parish for our use.PARISH GOAL: $61,884AMOUNT PLEDGED: $52,708AMOUNT PAID: $45,804BALANCE TO BE PLEDGED: $9,176The <strong>St</strong>. <strong>Pius</strong> X bulletins are paid for by these advertisers; please thank them by supporting their businesses.MEDICAL ALARMPROTECTING CATHOLIC SENIORS NATIONWIDE✓ 25+ Yrs. in Business ✓ A+ Rated with BBB ✓ Dr. Recommended✓ Made in the USA ✓ Waterproof Button ✓ Price Guarantee✓ Monitored in the USA ✓ Lifetime Warranty ✓ Tax Deductible*$19.95*/Mo. - Holiday SpecialToll Free: 1-877-801-8608*First three months only *Check with your accountantHOME PLUMBING SUPPLYOver 100,000 Hard-to-Find Parts in <strong>St</strong>ockServing the Area for Over 30 Years225 W. <strong>St</strong>. Charles Rd., Villa Park 630-833-8146<strong>November</strong> <strong>18</strong>, 2012PAGE 11TJ’S LAND CAREComplete Landscaping & Lawn CareInstallation & MaintenanceVery Reasonable• Landscape Design• Paver Brick Patios• Retaining Walls• Decorative <strong>St</strong>one• Tree & Shrub PruningInstallation & Removal Ask about Parishioner• Excavating & Grading Discount w/ ad• Sod, Black Dirt & Mulch Installation• Fertilization, Aeration, Power Raking & MowingCall John for Free EstimatesMember of 630-393-1993Better Bus.Bureautjslandcare@sbcglobal.netPLANZHEATING & AIRService • Installation • Duct Work24 Hr. Emergency ServiceDavid P. PlanzPh. 630-279-2995Parishioner DiscountFUNERAL HOMESFUNERAL DIRECTORSJACK BRUSTFRANK BUCAROJOHN BRANDON BRUST JOSEPH LYNEPresidentOffice <strong>St</strong>affMARY ANN TUMPANE135 S. MAIN ST. 305 S. PRINCETON AVE.LOMBARDVILLA PARK1952 629-0094 1937000603 <strong>St</strong> <strong>Pius</strong> X Church (B) www.jspaluch.com For Ads: J.S. Paluch Co., Inc. 1-800-566-6170