Middle School Ministry

Youth in sixth through eighth grade meet in Homer Crouse Hall for dinner once a month and in the Youth Room in Fitzsimon Center every Tuesday and Thursday during the school year at 3:00 PM. Middle school youth are also invited to participate in the 5:00 PM Youth Mass on the first Sunday of the month. For more information, contact Josh Yee, St. Pius Youth Minister at 650-361-1411 extension 113 or josh@pius.org Instagram account: @stpiusym

High School Ministry

Middle School youth meet every Tuesday (Homework) and Thursday (Activity) 3:15 - 4:30 pm in the Youth Ministry Room in Fitzsimon Center. High School youth meet the 1st Wednesday of the month to help at Street Life Ministries. High school youth are also invited to participate in the 5:00 PM Youth Mass on the first Sunday of the month. For more information, contact Josh Yee at josh@pius.org or (650) 361-1411, ext. 113. 

Seniors

Seniors meet every Friday at 10:00 AM in the Senior Room in Homer Crouse Hall. During the school year, the classes at St. Pius School provide lunch and entertainment once a month. For more information, contact the Parish Center at (650) 361-1411. The current president is Adele Sanchez.

Men's Club

The Men's Club meets on the third Wednesday of the month in Homer Crouse Hall. The cost is $20 ($10 for seniors). Dinner is included. Your first meeting is free. The Men's Club also hosts a golf tournament and retreat every year and sells Christmas trees in our parking lot every December. For more information, contact mensclub@pius.org and visit our Men's club web page.

Women's Club

The Women's Club meets on the second Wednesday of the month in Homer Crouse Hall. The cost  in advance is $20 ($15 for seniors) or $25 ($20 for seniors) at the door. Your first meeting is free. The Women's Club also hosts socials, a Christmas dinner, and a retreat every year. For more information, contact womensclub@pius.org. For more infromation see the Women's Club web page. Facebook page: St. Pius Women's Club

Italian Catholic Federation

The Italian community meets on the second Thursday of the month at 7:00 PM in the Parish Center and hosts a crab cioppino dinner and polenta dinner every year. For more information, contact Jean Tomatis at dtomatis@pacbell.net or call (650) 368-5486 and visit our web page.

Grief Ministry

Grief 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, contact visit our web page griefministry@pius.org or call (650) 361-0655.

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.

Children's Liturgy of the Word

Children in kindergarten through fourth grade are sent forth prior to the Mass readings to discuss the Gospel reading in a way they understand at the 9:30 AM Mass every Sunday. For more information, call (650) 361-1411. 

Rite of Christian Initiation for Adults (RCIA) & Rite of Christian Initiation for Children (RCIC)

Religious education classes for adults who would like to become Catholic, learn more about the Catholic faith, or receive the Sacraments of Initiation (Baptism, First Communion, and Confirmation) are offered weekly. Older children who have not yet been baptized go through our RCIC program. For more information, call (650) 361-1411.

Young People's Theater

Children in third grade through high school star in a musical production every spring. For more information, contact Meaghan Brennan at x5brennans@yahoo.com. Facebook page: St. Pius Young People's Theater

Marriage Preparation

Couples are required to meet with a priest to begin the marriage preparation process and must be registered in the parish for at least 6 months. For more information, contact the Parish Center at (650) 361-1411 at least six months prior to the date of your wedding.

Baptismal Preparation

Parents and godparents are required attend a baptismal preparation class, held in the Parish Center. Classes are offered in English every first Thursday of the month at 7:00 PM in the Parish Center and in Spanish every second Saturday of the month at 9:00 AM.  For more information, contact the Parish Center at (650) 361-1411.

First Reconciliation Preparation

Sacramental preparation through our Children's Faith Formation program is a two-year process that prepares students for both First Reconciliation and First Communion. For more information, call (650) 361-1411.

First Communion Preparation

 
For more information, call (650) 361-1411.

Confirmation Preparation

Preparation 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.

Altar Servers

Children in sixth through eighth grade assist at Mass. For more information, contact Cathy Yee at cathy@pius.org or call (650) 361-1411, ext. 116.

Altar Society & Environment

The Altar Society cleans the vessels used during Mass and cares for all of the altar linens and vestments used in the church. We also help decorate and beautify the church for Holy Days and special occasions. For more information, contact Tina Zanoni at tinazanoni@aol.com or call (650) 361-8203.

Eucharistic Ministers

Extraordinary 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.

Greeters

Greeters 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.

Lectors

Lectors 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 Committee

The 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

An SATB choir sings at the 9:30 AM Mass every Sunday, accompanied by a pianist and guitarist. Practices are held on Thursdays at 7:00 PM in the Music Room in the church. For more information, contact Beverly Hilliard at beverly@pius.org.

9:30 AM Children's Choir

Children in second through eighth grade sing at the 9:30 AM Mass once a month, accompanied by a pianist. Practices are held on Tuesdays during the school year at 6:00 PM in the Community Room in Fitzsimon Center. For more information, contact Cathy Yee at cathy@pius.org or call (650) 361-1411, ext. 116.

11:30 AM Spanish Choir

A choir sings at the 11:30 AM Mass every Sunday, accompanied by a keyboardist, electric guitarists, and violinists. Practices are held on Wednesday's at 7:00 PM in the Music Room in the church. For more information, contact Tony Eiras at  teiras.pius@gmail.com.

5:00 PM Vigil Mass Traditional Choir

A cantor and choir sing at the 5:00 PM Mass every Saturday, accompanied by an organist. Practices are held on Tuesdays at 6:45 PM in the church. For more information, contact Kathleen Martin at kvmartin@sbcglobal.net.

5:00 pm Youth & Young Adult Choir

A choir sings at the 5:00 PM Mass on the first Sunday of the month, accompanied by a pianist, electric guitarist, and drummer. Practices 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 Cathy Yee at cathy@pius.org or call (650) 361-1411, ext. 116.

Book Club

Parishioners meet to discuss Christian literature every other Tuesday at 9:30 AM in the Parish Center. For more information, contact the Parish Center at (650) 361-1411.

Centering Prayer

Parishioners meet for centering prayer every Tuesday and Friday at 8:45 AM in the Parish Center. For more information, contact Gerard McGuire at (650) 814-2223.

Interfaith Spiritual Dialogue

Parishioners 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 Hours

Parishioners meet to pray the Liturgy of the Hours on Mondays through Saturdays at 7:15 AM. For more information, contact the Parish Center at (650) 361-1411.

Rosary Group

Parishioners meet to pray the Rosary on Mondays through Saturdays at 7:30 AM in the church. For more information, contact the Parish Center at (650) 361-1411.

Faith In Action

Faith In Action offers various service opportunities throughout our local community. For more information, contact Joe Krauss at joe.krauss@comcast.net.

Sandwiches on Sunday

Sandwiches On Sunday meets every Saturday at 7:45 AM to make bag lunches for about 80 adults and 10 children weekly. On Sundays, the bag lunches are taken to the Fair Oaks Community Center to be distributed to the people who gather there for a bag lunch and a hot meal, which is provided from 11:45 AM-1:00 PM. For more information, contact Maryann Barry at maryann.barry@hhs.sccgov.org or call (408) 687-8313.

Society of St. Vincent de Paul

The 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.

Finance Council

The 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.

Futuring Team & Commissions

In fall 2015, over 300 parishioners met over the course of 3 parish-wide planning retreats and discussed their vision for the future of St. Pius Church as we approached our 65th anniversary in 2016. A group of 20 parishioners and staff were selected to represent the parish-at-large in this parish planning process. Under the leadership of our pastor Fr. Paul Rossi, our futuring team helped discern what's next for St. Pius Church and created a five-year plan with goals, objectives, and action steps for implementation in 2016-2020. 7 commissions of 10-15 parishioners each were formed to implement these goals. For more information, contact Cathy Yee at cathy@pius.org or call (650) 361-1411, ext. 116.

Parish Pastoral Council

The 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

The festival is held on the first weekend of June every year. Our 2019 dates are May 31-June 2, 2019. For more information, call (650) 361-1411. Facebook page: St. Pius Festival

St. Pius School

St. Pius School provides a challenging, comprehensive, and relevant curriculum for children in kindergarten through eighth grade. Subject areas include math, science, literature, art, music, technology, physical education, and Spanish. Students consistently score well above the national average on standardized tests, and graduates have remarkable success in getting accepted to the Catholic high school of their choice. For more information, visit stpiusschool.org or contact the school office at (650) 368-8327.

St. Pius Preschool

Founded on Montessori principles and infused with Catholic values, St. Pius Preschool provides a holistic, child-centered, and exploratory curriculum for children ages 3 to 5. Interest areas include math, science, literacy, art, music, cooking, block play, outdoor play, and foreign languages. Half-day and full-day programs are offered, with extended care available from 7:30-8:00 AM and 3:00-6:00 PM. For more information, contact Lauri Hill at preschool@stpiusschool.org or call (650) 361-1411, ext. 127.