Sacraments
Anointing of the Sick:
Brings
the healing love of Christ. In case of an illness or hospitalization please call the Parish Office.
Baptism:
Pre-Baptism classes are held every other month beginning in September. The
number of participants varies generally from 25 to 30 couples per session. Meetings are held on a Thursday night for approximate.
1-1/2 hours. First-time parents are required to attend the meeting. God parents and Grandparents are strongly encouraged to
attend. God parents should attend the Pre-Baptism class in their home parish if they are unable to attend at St. Pius. Contact
Deacon Jim Houston for registration information 331-1570.
Baptisms are held on the 2nd and 4th Sundays of
the month following the 11:00am Mass.
First Eucharist:
For information regarding
First Eucharist, please contact Mary Heinrich, our Director of Faith Formation, 515-278-5684, Ext. 130.
Confirmation:
For information regarding your child's Confirmation, please
contact Mary Heinrich, our Director of Faith Formation, 515-278-5684, Ext. 130 or William Brandle, our Coordinator of Faith
Formation, Ext. 152. For information regarding Adult Confirmation, contact Mary Sue Lone, our Coordinator of Adult Faith Formation
(RCIA), 515-276-2059, Ext. 134. If you have a student in high school who has not been confirmed and would be interested in
attending a class with other high school students preparing for Confirmation, please contact Barb Mease, our Youth Ministry
Coordinator 515-276-2059, Ext. 128.
Marriage:
One person must be a registered
member of the church. Contact St. Pius X church office at least 6 – 9 months prior to your wedding
to inquire about church availability and to begin the marriage preparation process – 276-2059 or contact Linda Schroeder,
the Wedding Coordinator, at weddings.stpiusx@mediacombb.net
Steps after contacting the church:
1. Meet with a parish priest – 276-2059
2. Return wedding contract
with fees to reserve your date
a. Non-refundable facility fee - $250 for parishioners.
This includes the services of the Wedding Coordinator at the rehearsal and all day for the wedding.
b. Refundable damage
deposit - $150
3.
Both parties complete the FOCCUS assessment
4. Meet with the Wedding Coordinator
5. Complete Sponsor Couple
meetings (usually 3 – 4 meetings)
6. Submit certified baptismal certificates to the church for the parties
who have been baptized (issued in the past 6 months from church where baptized)
7. Submit music selections
for approval; submit wedding program for approval
8. Apply and receive marriage license.
Sacrament of Reconciliation:Saturday morning following 8am mass and Saturday afternoon 3:15-4:15.
