St. Pius X Catholic Church

Spiritual Communion is a practice of desiring union with Jesus Christ in the Holy Eucharist.  It may be used by those who cannot receive Holy Communion at Mass.

An Outline for Spiritual Communion:
1. Sing with/listen to: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vL6zvsRxpMo or another Eucharistic hymn;
2. Read the readings of the day, which you can find at http://usccb.org (click on the appropriate day on the calendar on the right);
3. Pray the Act of Spiritual Communion (https://www.ewtn.com/catholicism/devotions/act-of-spiritual-communion-339)

You can do this especially at the time for Mass on any day of the week

If you want to watch Mass, you can visit: https://www.wordonfire.org/daily-mass

Dear Parishioners,
Due to the continuing spread of COVID-19/Coronavirus, and with the health and well-being of our parishioners at the forefront of my mind, I am implementing the following restrictions, effective immediately, in accordance with the decision of Bishop Earl Boyea:

1. Until further notice, all non-sacrament celebrations and group meetings are cancelled.  This includes but is not limited to: Bible studies, Soup Supper, communal Stations of the Cross, and communal devotions in the church.
2. Public Masses (weekend and weekday) are cancelled.  The scheduled intentions for each day will be fulfilled.
3. Confessions are still on at the usual times, as is Adoration.
4. Devotions may still proceed in non-communal settings, and indeed, are especially fitting and encouraged during this time of pestilence.  The church will be open Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. through 3 p.m. for private prayer.
5. The Food Pantry will remain open unless otherwise notified.
6. The parish office will remain open during normal business hours unless otherwise notified.

Thank you for your understanding during this difficult time.  This situation is very fluid and subject to change.  I will keep you updated as the circumstances dictate.

Our Lady, Health of the Sick, pray for us!
St. Joseph, pray for us!
St. Raphael, pray for us!
Pope St. Pius X, pray for us!

Fr. Anthony

1. Pope Francis has granted a special Plenary Indulgence during this time of COVID-19/Coronavirus:
 

The Plenary Indulgence is granted to the faithful suffering from Coronavirus, who are subject to quarantine by order of the health authority in hospitals or in their own homes if, with a spirit detached from any sin, they unite spiritually through the media to the celebration of Holy Mass, the recitation of the Holy Rosary, to the pious practice of the Way of the Cross or other forms of devotion, or if at least they will recite the Creed, the Lord's Prayer and a pious invocation to the Blessed Virgin Mary, offering this trial in a spirit of faith in God and charity towards their brothers and sisters, with the will to fulfil the usual conditions (sacramental confession, Eucharistic communion and prayer according to the Holy Father's intentions), as soon as possible.

Health care workers, family members and all those who, following the example of the Good Samaritan, exposing themselves to the risk of contagion, care for the sick of Coronavirus according to the words of the divine Redeemer: “Greater love has no one than this: to lay down one’s life for one’s friends” (Jn 15: 13), will obtain the same gift of the Plenary Indulgence under the same conditions.

This Apostolic Penitentiary also willingly grants a Plenary Indulgence under the same conditions on the occasion of the current world epidemic, also to those faithful who offer a visit to the Blessed Sacrament, or Eucharistic adoration, or reading the Holy Scriptures for at least half an hour, or the recitation of the Holy Rosary, or the pious exercise of the Way of the Cross, or the recitation of the Chaplet of Divine Mercy, to implore from Almighty God the end of the epidemic, relief for those who are afflicted and eternal salvation for those whom the Lord has called to Himself. (from The Holy See)

The Diocese of Lansing is putting on an event here in Flint for Catholics of Genesee County.  The event will talk about how to be happy, and how to have the happiness that endures.  The presenters are well-known and did this for pastors and parish leaders last September.  Fr. Anthony had a great time, and he knows you will, too!
The retreat is only four hours long, and costs only $10 per person.  To register, please visit: https://fourlevels.org/
Make sure you choose the Powers Catholic High School location and date.

Due to COVID-19, we're delaying the new directory.  You should get an email if you scheduled an appointment already with a cancellation of that appointment.  Thank you for your patience!!

As you likely know, the Department of the Attorney General has initiated an investigation into the sexual abuse and assault by Catholic priests of children and others as well as the concealment of these crimes. On 3 October 2018, investigators from the Department and the Michigan State Police executed a search warrant on the seven dioceses in Michigan obtaining relevant documents for this investigation going back to January 1950. All seven dioceses have pledged their cooperation with the investigation.
In light of this, the Department would like to give every victim of abuse by a priest, or those with information relating to the investigation of abuse and coverup, the ability to share more information on the Attorney General toll-free hotline at 844-324-3374 (Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.) or send information by email through the link https://www.michigan.gov/ag and select "Learn More" in the Open Investigations section.
The identity and information provided by any victim shall remain confidential during the course of our investigation. The purpose of this investigation is to prosecute any crimes that occurred and to identify any and all perpetrators, whether or not they can be prosecuted, so that those who have survived these crimes may heal and to guarantee that no one will be victimized again.

   http://w2.vatican.va/content/vatican/en.html

     http://www.dioceseoflansing.org

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