Ministries
We aren’t just another church on the block. We are the St. Pius family. Our parish community is unique because of the devoted and talented groups of individuals who give of themselves so wholeheartedly for the benefit of our community.
All that we have is a gift from God. What we do with what we have is our gift to God. Sharing our gifts and returning them to God means giving generously of our time, talent, and treasure.
Consider sharing your time and talent with your church family.
Peer Ministries
St. Pius TeensSt. Pius youth are invited to participate in the 5:00 PM Teen Mass on Sundays. For more information, please contact the Parish Center at (650) 361-1411. Seniors
Italian Catholic FederationThe Italian community meets on the second Thursday of the month at 7:00 PM in Homer Crouse and hosts a crab cioppino dinner and polenta dinner every year. For more information, contact Anna Fraone at (650) 365-1289 and visit our web page. |
Men's Club
Women's ClubThe Women's Club invites all women of the parish to become part of a group that focuses on social and community activities. For more information, contact womensclub@pius.org or visit our Women's Club web page. Grief MinistryGrief ministry is a group of lay ministers trained by the Archdiocese of San Francisco to give support to those in our parish community who have lost a loved one. Grief ministry hosts two grief support series every year, one in the spring and one in the fall, and a holiday grief workshop every November or December. For more information, visit our web page, email griefministry@pius.org or call (650) 361-0655. |
Family Ministries
Children's Faith Formation"Faith Formation Through Communion" will take place as a call for the family to participate more fully in the life of our parish. Instead of formal classes, the requirement is to participate in St. Pius Parish and outside Catholic activities: attend Mass regularly and participate in parish life. For more information, call (650) 361-1411. Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) & Rite of Christian Initiation for Children (RCIC)
Young People's TheaterChildren in third grade through high school star in a musical production every spring. The 2020 production is "The Lion King". For audition information and more, visit our SPYPT web page or contact Karen Elmore at kselmore3@comcast.net. Marriage Preparation
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Baptismal PreparationFamily must be registered in the parish for at least six months and attend Mass regularly. Contact the Parish Center at least one month in advance. Baptisms are held the 3rd Sunday of the month and the 4th Sunday of the month in Spanish. First Reconciliation PreparationSacramental preparation through our Children's Faith Formation program is a one-year process that prepares students for both First Reconciliation and First Communion. For more information, call (650) 361-1411. Click here for more information. First Communion PreparationFor more information, call (650) 361-1411 or click here. Confirmation PreparationPreparation for the Sacrament of a Confirmation is a one-year program open to current 8th through 12th grade parishioners. Current St. Pius School 8th grade students will receive education in the classroom. For more information, contact the Parish Center at (650) 361-1411. Click here for more information. |
Mass Ministries
St. John Berchmans Society-Altar ServersChildren in fifth through eighth grade assist at Mass. For more information, contact Fr. Kyle Faller at frkyle@pius.org or call (650) 361-1411, ext. 118. Click here for more information. Altar Society & Environment
Eucharistic MinistersExtraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion administer the Eucharist at Mass. For more information, contact Cathy Yee at cathy@pius.org or call (650) 361-1411, ext. 116. GreetersGreeters welcome parishioners and guests as they enter the church for Mass on Sundays and distribute the bulletin after Mass. For more information, call (650) 361-1411. LectorsLectors proclaim the word of God to the congregation at Mass. For more information, contact Cathy Yee at cathy@pius.org or call (650) 361-1411, ext. 116. Liturgy CommitteeThe Liturgy Committee meets once a month to plan for each liturgical season. Members are asked to join. For more information, contact Cathy Yee at cathy@pius.org or call (650) 361-1411, ext. 116. |
9:30 AM Contemporary Choir
9:30 AM Children's ChoirOur Children's Choir sings at the 9:30 AM Mass one Sunday of each month (Sept.-June). All children are invited to participate in this exciting ministry. For more information, contact Tony Eiras at tony@pius.org or call (650) 361-1411, ext. 115. Visit our web page. 11:30 AM Spanish Choir
5:00 PM Vigil Mass Traditional ChoirA traditional Choir and Cantor lead the assembly at the 5:00 PM Vigil Mass every Saturday, accompanied by our acclaimed WICKS pipe-organ. Rehearsals are held Tuesday evenings at 6:45 PM in the church. For more information, contact Tony Eiras at tony@pius.org or call (650) 361-1411, ext. 115. Visit our web page. 5:00 pm Youth & Young Adult ChoirA Youth & Young Adult Choir sings at the 5:00 PM Mass on the first Sunday of the month, accompanied by a pianist, electric guitarist, and drummer. Rehearsals are held before each Youth Mass at 4:00 PM in the church. The Youth & Young Adult Choir also hosts praise nights throughout the year. For more information, contact Tony Eiras at tony@pius.org or call (650) 361-1411, ext. 115. Visit our web page. |
Prayer Ministries
Book ClubParishioners, neighbors, friends meet to discuss Christian literature every Tuesday at 9:30 AM in the Parish Center. Centering PrayerParishioners meet for centering prayer every Friday at 8:45 AM in the Parish Center. For more information, contact Gerard McGuire at Interfaith Spiritual DialogueParishioners meet for interfaith spiritual dialogue every Saturday at 8:30 AM in the Parish Center. For more information, contact Gerard McGuire at (650) 814-2223. |
Liturgy of the HoursParishioners meet to pray the Liturgy of the Hours on Mondays through Fridays at 7:15 AM. For more information, contact the Parish Center at (650) 361-1411. Rosary Group
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Outreach Ministries
Faith In Action
Sandwiches on Sunday
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Society of St. Vincent de PaulThe Society of St. Vincent de Paul provides spiritual and material assistance to needy families and individuals within parish boundaries. For more information, contact the Parish Center at (650) 361-1411. The current president is Rick Boitano. If you need help... Call (650) 361-1411 during office hours and a member of our parish staff can take down your contact information for Society of St. Vincent de Paul volunteers. Please be specific about what you need (i.e. food, clothing, furniture, diapers). A volunteer will call you and visit your home between 3:00-5:00 PM. |
Parish Leadership
Finance CouncilThe Finance Council advises the pastor on financial matters of the parish and school. Members are asked to join. For more information, contact Fr. Tom Martin at frtom@pius.org or call (650) 361-1411, ext. 117. Parish Pastoral CouncilThe Pastoral Council advises the pastor on matters of parish life and pastoral ministries. Our Pastoral Council consists of the 2 co-chairs from each of the 7 commissions, which correspond to the goals laid out in our Parish Plan. For more information, contact Fr. Tom Martin at frtom@pius.org or call (650) 361-1411, ext. 117. |
Parish Festival
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St. Pius offers a well-rounded, comprehensive elementary Catholic education, from preschool through eighth grade. St. Pius School was founded by Msgr. Michael Fitzsimon and the Sisters of the Holy Cross in 1953 and is noted for its excellence in teaching the Catholic faith and promoting Catholic identity. Applications are available in the school office and online.
St. Pius School
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St. Pius Preschool
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Our Parish
No matter who you are,
there's a place for you at St. Pius...
Find your place.
Peer Ministries
St. Pius Teen Club
Seniors (age 65 & over)
Men's Club
Women's Club
Italian Catholic Federation
Hispanic Ministry
Grief Ministry
Family Ministries
Children's Faith Formation
Children's Liturgy of the Word
Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA)
Rite of Christian Initiation for Children (RCIC)
Sacramental Preparation
Baptism
First Reconciliation
First Communion
Confirmation
Marriage
Young People's Theater
Mass Ministries
St. John Berchmans Society - Altar Servers
Altar Society & Environment
Eucharistic Ministers
Greeters
Lectors
Liturgy Committee
Music Ministry
9:30 AM Contemporary Choir
9:30 AM Children's Choir
11:30 AM Spanish Choir
5:00 PM Vigil Mass Traditional Choir
5:00 PM Youth & Young Adult Choir
Prayer Ministries
Bible Study
Book Club
Centering Prayer
Interfaith Spiritual Dialogue
Liturgy of the Hours
Rosary Group
Outreach Ministries
Faith In Action
Sandwiches on Sunday
Society of St. Vincent de Paul
Parish Leadership
Finance Council
Futuring Team & Commissions
Parish Pastoral Council
Parish Festival
Required Training for Volunteers
All teens and adults must complete VIRTUS training in order to volunteer at St. Pius Church. Training is completed online at virtusonline.org.