The goal of the Worship Commission is to coordinate, plan, evaluate and oversee all areas of liturgy and communal worship in our parish. The commission studies the rites and traditions of our Church and seeks to nurture and promote the liturgical life of our parish.

The Worship Commission meets at the Parish Center on the third Wednesday of each month at 7:00 p.m.

LITURGICAL MINISTERS
Liturgical Ministers:
Contact Person: Colleen Eisenman 656-2522
Communion/Eucharistic Minister - Serves the consecrated bread and wine to the assembly.

Since Vatican II lay parishioners have been privileged to distribute Communion at Mass and to the homebound. Training is provided to those who volunteer for this position.

Communion Ministers are asked to arrive at least 10 minutes before Mass and check in. After Mass they are responsible for returning the consecrated hosts to the tabernacle and for the cleansing and storage of the bowls and cups.

Proclaimer - Proclaims the Word of God to the gathered assembly Proclaiming God’s Word to the assembly is a unique sharing in Christ’s ministry. Training and resource materials are provided for all in this ministry.
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Sacristan - Prepares all items needed for the Eucharistic Celebration.
Music Ministers - lead the music during the weekend Liturgies
Environment - sets up the environment for the Liturgical Seasons
*Altar Servers - Any boy or girl 10 years of age or older serves at Mass.
*Contact Person: Bev Borer through the Parish Office 656-2522

HOSPITALITY MINISTERS
Greeters - Welcome the assembly as it gathers and offers any needed assistance or information. Greeters are those parishioners desiring to share themselves in hospitality with all who enter our church, who want to make people feel welcome and to offer help to those who need it. A bright smile and warm handshake are the only prerequisites. Training is provided. Contact Person: Colleen Eisenman at parish office 656-2522.

Ushers - Seat the assembly as it gathers, offer any needed help or information, take up the collection and guide the assembly to communion.
The ministry of Usher has evolved through the centuries from guards to protect the assembled worshipers in the early church, to the present day role of greeting and aiding people in finding seats, and taking up the collection. Ushers should be familiar with all areas of the building, provide general information when requested, and help with emergencies. Training is provided. Contact Person: Colleen Eisenman at parish office 656-2522.

Coffee & Roll Helpers - Different groups within the parish host coffee and rolls, approximately 2 times from September through May, following the Sunday Liturgies. The groups make the juice and coffee and they put out the rolls. Light clean up follows. Contact Person: Kathy McCleary at parish offices 656-2522.

RITE OF CHRISTIAN INITIATION OF ADULTS (RCIA)
How does one become Catholic?
Those who have not been previously baptized or who have been baptized in another Christian tradition, become Catholic Christians through a process called the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults or RCIA. Through the process they are baptized (if necessary) and celebrate the sacraments of Confirmation and Eucharist. The celebration of the sacraments of initiation normally take place at the Easter Vigil.

The Catholic Church warmly welcomes new members and tries to provide a spiritual formation according to each person's need. Through the RCIA:

• The Church encourages an ongoing conversation to Jesus Christ
• Candidates are provided a structure for the proclamation of the Gospel
• The teachings of the Church are passed on through catechesis
• Spiritual direction is offered
• Sundays, feasts and the season's of the year are celebrated.
• Direct contact with members of the parish community is encouraged and facilitated.

Who is RCIA for? It is for adults and children (over the age of seven or in the first grade) who wish to join the Roman Catholic Church.
Contact: Karyn Haider at 406.656.2522.

MUSIC MINISTRY
The Music Ministry team at St. Pius X provides liturgical music in a variety of styles to accommodate the preferences of our actively participating 'singing assembly'.

Rosalie Foster is the Director of Music for the parish. She conducts the Parish Choir. Among her other duties, Rosalie trains Cantors and helps couples plan music for their weddings and families plan music for memorial services and funerals.

PARISH CHOIR - Sings for weekend liturgies as scheduled, as well as special liturgies such as the ecumenical Thanksgiving Service, Christmas and Easter masses. This choir also enjoys several social occasions during the year. The Parish Choir rehearses Tuesday evenings at 7:00 p.m.- 8:30p.m. in the Church. For information contact Rosalie Foster @ 656-2522- Ext. 109.

CONTEMPORARY GROUP - An adult ensemble providing a blend of contemporary and gospel style music for weekend liturgies, ecumenical Thanksgiving Service, Christmas and Easter Masses. This joyful group of ten singers is led by Teri Hammerquist.

JIM & JOE HEINS DUO – These brothers sing with a unique vocal blend, accompanying themselves on guitars. They provide music for weekend liturgies as scheduled, as well as special music for Holy Week, and Penitential Services.

YOUTH CHOIR - The Youth Choir is open to students in grades 3- 8. (No audition required!) The choir sings for weekend liturgies as scheduled during the school year. They also rehearse and sing for special liturgies such as the ecumenical Thanksgiving Service, Christmas and 2nd Grade Confirmation and First Eucharist. The Youth Choir rehearses Wednesday evenings from 5:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m. in the Church or Fellowship Hall.

St. Pius X is blessed with many talented and committed cantors and instrumentalists:

CANTORS:
Rosalie Foster
Bill Michels
Susan Sommerfeld
Joan Whelan
Darcie Huppert
Mike Mace
Therese Ettel
Daria Haney
Bob Keene
Dale Blank
Kari Khoe

INSTRUMENTALISTS:
Teri Hammerquist - keyboard
Mary Landry - keyboard
Matt Redinger - cornet
Sarah Van Arsdale - flute
Charlene Walker – flute
Sara and Dan Charney - Woodwinds
Kathy Webster-James - keyboard 

FUNERALS
St. Pius X Parish seeks to minister to parishioners when a family member has died. Assistance is available to plan the liturgical services and provide music ministry. Women of the parish prepare a luncheon following services when requested.
Calvary Cemetery

HOMEBOUND SACRAMENTS
Lay ministers are available to visit and bring communion to those who are unable to attend church due to illness or age.
Contact Mary Carol Rachac at the parish office at 656-2522 if you need assistance or know of someone who does.