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Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion
Assist in the distribution of the Eucharist at weekend and weekday liturgies. They may also take Communion to the sick/homebound. Must be an adult, confirmed Catholic, and in good standing in the Roman Catholic Church. Must participate in a training session.
Contact: Kat Gangcuangco | (757) 381-7397 | [email protected]Choir, Cantor, & Music Minister
They prepare and practice musical aspects of our liturgies and lead the assembly in liturgical singing. Practice is about 2 hours a week, with weekend Masses as scheduled.
Instrumentalists: The liturgy is enhanced by the playing of strings, brass, and drums. Skill level must be adequate to learn music as required. A 30-minute rehearsal is held for the following week after the 8 AM and 11:00 AM masses. Currently, we have violins, flute, cello, clarinet, trumpets, and saxophone. All instrumentalists need to arrive at mass 20-30 minutes early to tune and warm up.
Contact: Rob McBride | (757) 381-7117 | [email protected]Lector
Proclaim scriptural passages to the congregation as part of the Liturgy of the Word (once or twice a month). Must participate in a training session and requires new commissioning each year. Click here to see the Lector's Guidelines.
Contact: Kat Gangcuangco | (757) 381-7397 | [email protected]Altar Server
Assist the priest and deacons at Mass. Training sessions provided. They may be male or female, third graders and older (including adults).
Contact: Kat Gangcuangco | (757) 381-7397 | [email protected]Usher & Greeter
Men and women who welcome us to Mass and help facilitate our participation throughout the Mass. They also help with offertory collection and assist in any emergency situation that may arise.
Contact: Kat Gangcuangco | (757) 381-7397 | [email protected]Sacristan and Altar Guild
Ensure that the altar is ready for the celebration of the Eucharist, including the preparation of vessels, sacramentary, lectionary, and Lector’s book. Additionally, the sacristan and assistants launder altar cloth and purificators, have priest’s vestments dry cleaned, and oversee the order of the sacristy.
Contact: Kat Gangcuangco | (757) 381-7397 | [email protected]Cleaning Angels
Men and women who clean and decorate our church space. Usually on Saturday and Monday mornings.
Contact: Leilani Remias | (757) 583-9667 | [email protected]Legion of Mary
A group whose members have a devotion to Mary and who meet for prayer and mutual support.
Contact: Lydia Smith | (757) 390-7198 | [email protected]Our Lady of Perpetual Help
Group devoted to regular prayer with the Blessed Mother under the title of Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Meets weekly for an hour of prayer on Wednesday evenings.
Contact: Jolly Aldea | (757) 531-7283Art and Environment - Flowers
Create and arrange flower arrangements each week for the Church. Water and maintain all living plants inside the Church. Typically meets on Fridays at 10 AM to arrange flowers. No prior experience is necessary.
Contact: Parish Office | (757) 583-0291| [email protected]The Rosary Group
Tuesday-Friday after the 8:30 AM Daily Mass, and Sundays at 10 am.
Contact: Alice Roco | (757) 853-8827 | [email protected]
Children’s Liturgy of the Word (Explorers)
Presiders and assistants lead children aged 4-8 in their Liturgy of the Word during the first part of the Mass. Lesson plans are provided. Must be VIRTUS trained. Lead one liturgy per month, weekend Masses as scheduled.
Contact: Cass Hooker | (757) 381-7122 | [email protected]Funeral Mass Ministry
Helps with the funeral Mass. Ministry time commitment is around 2 hours.
Contact: Deacon H.V. Le | (757) 381-7126 | [email protected]
Funeral Reception Ministers
Provide food and/or serve during receptions following the funeral services of a parishioner.
Includes food preparation, set up, and clean up of the Parish Hall.Contact: Deacon H.V. Le | (757) 381-7126 | [email protected]
Homebound & Hospital Visitors
Visit and take Communion to those who cannot gather with us on Sunday due to illness.
A commitment of about 2 hours each week. Volunteers must be VIRTUS trained.Contact: Deacon H.V. Le | (757) 381-7126 | [email protected]
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Catechist
Teachers that share the light of faith with others. Catechists are always needed for children, youth, and adults. Must be VIRTUS trained and attend diocesan catechist training.
Catechist Assistant
Help catechists with sessions and activities. Must be VIRTUS trained. Assist with one-hour sessions about three times a month (Fall through Spring), assist with whole community gatherings once a month, preparation during the week.
Hall Monitors
Help maintain a safe environment during catechetical gatherings. Must be VIRTUS trained. Two hours on Sunday about once a month.
Sacramental Preparation for Children
Assists parents in preparing for their child's baptism and families for their child's First Eucharist and First Reconciliation. Must be VIRTUS trained. About one hour each week. This ministry is seasonal.
Sacramental Sponsors
Serve as mentors for those adults and youth preparing for Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist. Must be VIRTUS trained. Ideally, meet with the candidate at least once a week.
The Christian Initiation Team
Coordinates the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) for adults and children seven or older. Time: Extended catechesis every Tuesday from 5:30-6:30 pm, and Dismissal catechesis during designated Masses.
Vacation Bible School Teams
Can serve in a variety of roles in support of our annual summer VBS. Must be VIRTUS trained. Positions needed: Catechists, Game leaders, Food preparation, Set-up and Clean-up, and Hall Monitors. VBS is held once a year in the summer for a week. Ideally, helpers can commit to each day (5 days, about 3 hours a day), so there is consistency for the participants.
Contact Person For All Formation Ministries above: Cass Hooker | (757) 381-7122 | [email protected]
Middle School Youth Ministry
Works under the direction of the Middle School Youth Minister to provide social and spiritual ministry for middle school youth. Activities include Sunday sessions, retreats, prayer, small groups, music, and community service. Must be VIRTUS trained. Activities are scheduled throughout the year. Assist as your schedule allows.
Contact: Kat Gangcuangco | (757) 381-7397 | [email protected]
High School Youth Ministry
Works under the direction of the High School Youth Minister to provide social and spiritual ministry for High School youth. Activities include Sunday sessions, retreats, prayer, small groups, music, and community service. Must be VIRTUS trained. Activities are scheduled throughout the year. Assist as your schedule allows.
Contact: Kat Gangcuangco| (757) 381-7397 | [email protected]
Time Apart
Scripture Study / Bookclub. Topics vary.
Meets on Thursdays from 6:30 PM – 8 PM in the Teachers' Lounge
Contact: Dorothy Pittard | (757) 470-7067 | [email protected]
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Food Pantry
Help sort and shelve food donations from Sunday Mass and keep the pantry in order. Prepare bags of food for pick-up by the needy. If able to help two hours on any day, Mondays through Thursday from 9:00 AM – 3 PM.
Contact: Parish Office | (757) 583-0291| [email protected]
Giving Tree
Bring Christmas joy to families and adults in need of assistance. Collect and prepare gifts. Work with this ministry the weeks preceding Christmas.
Contact: Parish Office | (757) 583-0291| [email protected]
Holiday Food Baskets
Participate in organizing the collection and assembly of Thanksgiving and Christmas baskets for families in need.
Contact: Parish Office | (757) 583-0291| [email protected]
St. Pius X Migrant Ministry
This ministry provides support to migrant farmworkers on the Eastern Shore of Virginia. Activities include the collection and coordination of donations (mainly clothing and food) for migrant workers and simple gifts for workers who remain year-round. Those who wish may also participate in brief mission trips to the Eastern Shore to deliver items and get to know the workers and their needs. Mainly during the Spring and Summer months, as needed.
Contact: Jeanne Johnson | (757) 652-5775 | [email protected]
Soup and Sandwich Ministry
Prepare soup and sandwiches for the homeless in support of the Catholic Worker. Soup and sandwiches are made each Wednesday afternoon around 3:30 PM. The meal is taken downtown early Thursday morning. Volunteers are welcome to assist in any one or all of these areas. Teams work on a rotating schedule. Food preparers are required to have a food handler’s card.
Contact: Alice Roco | (757) 853-8827 | [email protected]
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Photography Team
The photography team helps to tell the story of our Parish, from special liturgical events and Masses, baptisms, and first communions to community events. Prior photography and editing experience are helpful. You must have your own camera.
Contact: Vy Barto | (757) 381-7124 | [email protected]
Offertory Counters
Count Sunday collection offering and prepare bank deposits. Approximately three (3) hours, every 5th Sunday as scheduled.
Contact: Claire McCrary | (757) 381-7136 | [email protected]
St. Pius X Men’s Club
Join with other men of the parish whose purpose is to serve their parish through service projects for the parish and school as well as provide community social opportunities. The group also supports ongoing spiritual development.
Contact: Tom Spratt | (757) 777-5349 | [email protected]
St. Pius X Women’s Club
Provides opportunities for adult women of the parish to meet for fellowship and to undertake projects to improve parish life. The purpose is "Acts of faith, love, and charity" Meetings are held on the first Thursday of every month at 6:30 PM in the Parish Hall.
Contact: Debbie Morris | (757) 583-0291
Sunday Hospitality
Prepare coffee and serve donuts in the Parish Hall on Sunday mornings after the 8 AM Mass.
Contact: Tom Spratt | (757) 777-5349 | [email protected]
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St. Pius X Catholic School
Web site: spxschoolnorfolk.org Email: [email protected] Phone: (757) 588-6171
School Motto “Restore All Things in Christ”School Board
An advisory committee for the Pastor and School Principal in matters of the school. This is an appointed position.
Contact the School Office: (757) 588-6171Home & School Association
Run various fundraisers throughout the year to fund school activities. H&S hosts and funds assemblies for students and their families and helps purchase equipment for the school. Virtus Training Required.
Contact the School Office: (757) 588-6171| [email protected]St. Pius X Athletic Association
Help to teach children good sportsmanship and teamwork. Volunteers are needed with the concession set-up and clean-up, crowd control, and time clock at the home basketball games. A Booster Chairperson, coaches, and assistants for basketball and soccer are also needed. Virtus Training Required.
Contact: Leanne Collier | [email protected]School Volunteer
Share your gifts and talents for the benefit of our students. Call our Volunteer Coordinator for jobs in your area of interest. (e.g. library, clerical, cafeteria helper/aid, clinic helper, computer room, etc.) Virtus Training Required.
Please call the School Office: (757) 588-6171
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Oasis
A 12-step program for those dealing with alcohol abuse. **Currently, meetings are being held at Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church at 288 E. Little Creek Rd. @ 8:30 pm.**
Contact: Liz Albert | (757) 681-0131or visit the website for more info: HERE
Polish Apostolate
Polish Mass is held on the second Sunday of the month during the school year at 2:00 PM. A social meet in the Parish Hall follows the Mass.
Contact: Witold Kepka | (757) 463-0605 | [email protected]
Girl Scouts
Participate in a very active scouting program in our parish. It is open to those girls wishing to share in the Scouting movement and those adults willing to help on the Scouting Committee.
Contact: Judy Lorensen | (757) 717-6065
Knights of Columbus (Norfolk Council # 367)
Calling all Catholic men 18 years or older! Come join an organization that is devoted to the Catholic Church, the Pope, Bishops, and Priests. The Knights of Columbus is a fraternal, Catholic, family, non-profit organization based on the principles of Charity, Unity, Fraternity, and Patriotism. We are one of the prime sponsors of the Special Olympics. Membership in our Council is from many of the Catholic Churches in Norfolk. Meetings are held on the first and third Wednesdays of the month at 7:30 PM at our council home located at 5201 Kennebeck Ave.
Check out our website at www.kofc367.org.
Catholic Daughters of the Americas
Join the largest national organization for Catholic women whose purpose is to participate in religious, charitable, and educational Apostolate of the Church. Meets the first Sunday of each month (September through May) at noon in the Parish Hall and goes to a local restaurant for a Christmas celebration in December.
Contact: Dianne Elings | (757) 855-5254
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