About Church of St. Pius X

OUR MISSION STATEMENT

Founded in 1954, St. Pius X Catholic Church of White Bear Lake is based on Pope Pius X`s papacy theme, “To Restore All Things in Christ.”

The people of St. Pius X build on this theme by actively participating in Eucharistic worship, prayer and the Sacraments. We promote social justice and provide Catholic education for all members. We proclaim the Gospel message for all to hear and welcome the community at large.

Adopted: May 30, 1996

OUR PARISH HISTORY
 
Organized as a new parish in White Bear Township, Minnesota in June 1954, St. Pius X parish strives to live out the motto of St. Pius X: "TO RESTORE ALL THINGS IN CHRIST"  Reference Our Parish History for history detail.

OUR PARISH ORGANIZATION
An important element in the growth and success of a parish is to help its members understand and work within the existing structures and organizations, to provide counsel and advice on parish matters to the pastor.

PARISH TRUSTEES
Church law requires parishes to have a corporate board of directors comprised of five members. Archbishop Harry Flynn is president of our parish board and Father John Mitchell, our pastor, serves as vice-president. The remaining members include the Vicar General of the Archdiocese and our two parish member trustees, whose function is to represent the broad interests of our entire parish community.
 

PARISH FINANCE COMMITTEE
Each parish must have a finance committee as required under Church Law which functions as a financial advisory board to the pastor and the Parish Pastoral Council. The committee meets to establish the parish budget, review financial performance and projections for parish programs, and to manage the facilities on our parish campus. All parishioners are welcome to attend the meetings.
 

PARISH PASTORAL COUNCIL
The Parish Pastoral Council is an advisory body of parishioners established to consult with the pastor and recommend the direction of parish activities in keeping with the vision and mission of the parish. Parish Pastor Council members are elected annually from within the community to serve staggered two-year terms. All parishioners are welcome to attend the monthly meetings on the fourth Thursday.

COMMISSIONS
    •    The Administrative Services Commission of the Parish Pastoral Council is concerned with maintenance of parish facilities, parish finances, and fund raising. The parish Finance Committee and Maintenance Committee are aligned under this commission.

    •    The Christian Formation Commission of the Parish Pastoral Council is concerned with religious education in the parish to include adult/family, youth, child, and RCIA. The school advisory board(s) shall also be aligned under this commission.

    •    The Planning Commission of the Parish Pastoral Council is concerned with long-range planning, stewardship and collaboration.

    •    The Social Ministry Commission of the Parish Pastoral Council is concerned with human services, works of justice and justice education, social evangelization, welcoming and support groups.

    •    The Spiritual Life and Worship Commission of the Parish Pastoral Council is concerned with prayer, liturgy and ecumenism.

Any registered parishioners interested in volunteering to serve on these commissions should contact the Director of the respective department or Fr. John.
 

There are many shared ministry opportunities at St. Pius.  Please contact the parish office if you wish to serve.