St. Pius X RC Church, Plainview NY

Class Every Tuesday @ 7:00 PM
Room #1 - School Building
We are so excited to continue our parish’s new Adult Bible Study Ministry under the direction of Jason Troche and Elizabeth Restrepo. Please join us in unlocking the Mystery of the Bible, get to know or reconnect with God’s Word and Our Catholic Faith.

As we approach the holiday season—a challenging time for those who are grieving—we offer our Bereavement Ministry's "Coping with the Holidays" program.

This supportive gathering will take place on Wednesdays October 30th and November 6th and 13th from 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm. In Room number ONE of the School Building.

If you are interested in attending, please contact the rectory office at 516-938-3956 to register.

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SAVE THE DATE

SUNDAY, DECEMBER 8, 2024
9:00 AM to 3:00 PM
Madonna Hall

We need your help. Please make room in your schedule to donate.

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Knights of Columbus Newsletter 
November & December 2024

Last Saturday, the STPX community was treated to an extraordinary evening of country flair and fun at the Country Line Celebration, graciously hosted by the Knights of Columbus and Columbiettes. This vibrant event brought together parishioners for an evening filled with delectable food, refreshing drinks, lively music, and enthusiastic dancing. The atmosphere was electric as attendees danced the evening away in great spirits and company.

Click here for the Country Music Night Photo Album

Thank you to everyone who supported this year's St. Vincent de Paul Friends of the Poor Walk at Heckscher State Park in East Islip. 

The St. Vincent de Paul Society takes care of the needy of our Parish and local community regardless of “Color, Creed or Gender.”

To our Parishioners of St. Pius X, thank you for your continued financial support to this ministry.

Our Faith Formation Program officially kicked off with the First Family Mass. It was heartwarming to see so many children with their backpacks and notebooks, receiving a special blessing. Our Columbiettes were incredibly generous, providing a delightful breakfast spread for our young families.

Click here for the Blessing of the Backpacks Photo Album

Congratulations to all our St. Pius X Knights of Columbus Officers,
who were installed on August 22, 2024 for the next Columbian Year.

Click here for the Installation Photo Album

Over 252 volunteers, driven by a shared spirit of unity and community, came together to weave the fabric of our cherished celebration of the Feast of St. Pius X. It was truly remarkable to witness families working side by side—fathers, mothers, and children, along with new and long-time parishioners, joining hands in service.

On Friday, August 9th, we took the time to celebrate and thank all those who worked so hard behind the scenes to make our Feast of St. Pius X so successful!

Click here for the Feast Volunteer Photo Album

CLICK HERE FOR THE 2024 ST. PIUS X FEAST PHOTO ALBUM

We express our heartfelt gratitude to Grand Knight Arnold Bendig and his committee for organizing a successful family picnic. The event was a wonderful display of unity and fellowship, with participants of all ages enjoying food, games, and activities.  

Click here for the Parish Picnic Photo Album

The highlight of the weekend was undoubtedly the Beach Mass, which drew over 200 people from diverse age groups. The perfect weather contributed to a truly uplifting experience. Special thanks to the STPX Youth group, led by Claudia Stewart and Brenden Von Runnen, for their exceptional coordination of the liturgy, infusing the Mass with a sense of shared faith and love.   The increasing number of attendees at our Beach Mass is a testament to the love and appreciation for the ocean, waves, and the captivating beauty of the sky as a sacred backdrop for our Mass. May God bless our parish and all its members as we continue to come together in faith and love.

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Our 2024 STPX Golf Outing was a great success! It was the idea of Mr. Dario Rossi in 2022 to have the Golf Outing the day after Father’s Day, and it worked out well. We had a record number of golfers – 144! Can you believe that? Thanks to Dario, our golfers enjoyed a beautiful day of golf and fellowship. We extend our heartfelt thanks to Brookville Country Club, especially Manager Carl O’Boyle, for being the perfect host and taking care of every detail. Thank you to our sponsors, golfers, and volunteers for your support and hard work, which helps us maintain our beloved STPX.

Click here for the 22nd Annual St. Pius Golf Outing Photo Album

Thank you to the St. Pius X Knights of Columbus and Columbiettes for a fun filled Saturday night. It was a great night filled with suspense and mystery, and a lot of laughs.

Click here for the Murder Mystery Night Photo Album

Click here for the Holy Thursday Photo Album

Click here for the Youth Group's Live Stations of the Cross Video

Reflecting on the Lenten Soup Supper, I'm filled with admiration for our community's generosity and compassion. The event's success, thanks to the collaboration of local businesses, individuals, and the tireless efforts of dedicated volunteers, exemplifies the spirit of solidarity and service. Special thanks to Robert Cameron and Jean Kelly, the Speakers of the Day and Claudia Stewart (FFP Main Coordinator and the parish event planner) and Robin Yakacki, Kristen Schreiner, Linda Munden, Virginia Wildemann, Loretta Dressler, Debbie Mazzola, Jodie Friedman, Lucille Walsh and our partnering restaurants La Famiglia, La Piazza, Mario’s, Piccolo Bussolo, Cravings, & Iavarone Kitchen & Pizzeria. Angie’s Kitchen for their invaluable contributions. Thank You to our STPX Youth Group for executing the event gracefully. 

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We celebrated a Thanksgiving Mass for our sister Columbiettes as they commemorated their 10th anniversary. The Mass was well-attended, and it was heartening to see the community come together to honor them. Let us continue to support and uplift one another in our various endeavors.

Click here for the 10th Anniversary Mass Photo Album

The Catholic Ministries Appeal helps lay paths of evangelization through the formation of our priests, deacons and lay leaders. It assists in training our religious education catechists and adult faith formation leaders who educate our youth and parish families, and programs that promote the sanctity of life at all stages. Working together, we are all enriching the lives of all Long Island.

Click HERE for more information or to donate online to the 2024 Catholic Ministries Appeal.

Valentine's Day Sweetheart Dance

STPX’s Valentine’s Day Dance was a delightful success! Held on a Saturday close to Valentine's Day, children and families enjoyed an evening of dancing and fellowship. Special thanks to DJ Bryan Morbito and his family for providing the music with "the Crowd Control." We extend our gratitude to FFP Coordinators Claudia Stewart, Kristen Schriner, and parishioners Loretta Dressler, Debbie Mazzola, Jodie Friedman, Lucille Walsh, and the Confirmation children for making this event truly memorable.

Click here for the Valentine's Day Sweetheart Dance Photo Album

Special appreciation to the St. Pius X Knights of Columbus for setting up the manger on the front lawn, illuminating the parish Christmas Tree, organizing Breakfast with Santa, and orchestrating the Annual Christmas Party.

Lots of young families joined us for the Phil Saglimbene Memorial Pancake Breakfast followed by activities in the Gym. 

Special Thanks to Santa’s special helpers (St. Pius X Youth Group and Faith Formation Student volunteers)  and our video and photographer Bobby Peña and his wife Josefina.

Click here for the Breakfast with Santa Photo Album

Knights of Columbus
St. Pius X Christmas Party

Under the leadership of our Grand Knight Arnold Bendig, the party was quite successful. I want to thank our brother knights who always put their interests for the welfare of the parish family. The Food was excellent and everyone had a great time.

Click here for the Christmas Party Photo Album

Click here for the Christmas 2023 Photo Album

Click Here for the 2023 Christmas Eve Mass Video

Our parish celebration of last Monday’s Feast of Christmas was certainly a grand one! Thank you to our Liturgy Planning team who guided and planned our efforts. Our Art and Environment Committee members did an extraordinary job in transforming both the Gym and the Church from Advent to Christmas in the final days of Advent. Thank you to Jose Pin Amen – our facility manager and his helpers and Sal Spano and Claudia Stewart– our environmental coordinators along with Debbie Mazzola, Virginia Wildemann, Lucille Walsh, Josefina Pena, Jodie Friedman, Judy Denis and Loretta Dressler, members of the KofC and STPX Youth Group for all of their work during these two seasons.

Thank you to our FFP Coordinators, Parish Staff, Lectors, Eucharistic Ministers, Greeters, Ushers, Altar Society, Sacristans and Altar Servers for their dedicated service at our Christmas liturgies. A number of them attended one Mass with their families and then returned to a later Mass to serve in their particular ministry.

Thank you to Our Musicians and Cantors Caryn Yakacki and her parents John and Robin Yakacki, Veronica Nyugen who inspired us and led us in prayer. Many of them also did double duty so that our Christmas Masses would have appropriate leaders of music.

And thank you to you, our faithful parishioners, for your hospitality in welcoming the additional visitors and dealing with our limited parking resources at Christmas. We had two simultaneous Masses at 3:30pm on Christmas Eve. I am grateful for your planning ahead and working within our physical limitations. We began our celebration of the season of Christmas very well. I also want to thank each one of you, the members of our STPX parish family, for your continued support of our many, many parish activities.

I am very grateful to my brother Priest, Fr. Chux and Brother Deacon John for assisting me in celebration of the Advent and Christmas Liturgies.

I want to thank you for your faithful financial support. Not only were you very generous in your Christmas offerings, but you are also very faithful in your weekly support of the parish through your regular Sunday offerings and your pledges to the Diocesan Catholic Ministries Appeal. Without your continued support, we could not provide all of the activities and programs that make us such an alive and active parish community.

Lastly, I want to express my gratitude for the volunteer services provided by many of you. Our parish thrives because of your time, dedication, and talents. Your contributions to our liturgies, spiritual ministries, social functions, and religious activities are invaluable.

Funeral Mass
Monday, November 20, 2023 @ 11:00am
Interment: St. Charles Cemetery, Farmingdale, NY

May He Rest in Peace.

Parishioners have been receiving emails and texts from scammers posing as Fr. Valentine and Fr. Chux, Deacon John and the other parish staff members asking for help and trying to get money and gift cards.

Do not believe these requests or reply to any of the communications. Our priests and staff would not and never have contacted parishioners for help in such a manner.
Your concern for our priests and the staff, is appreciated.

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Our Patron Saint
St. Pius X!