Staff

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Staff

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• Pastoral
• Liturgy & Music
• Parish Office
• Faith Formation
• School
• Youth

Fr. Francis J. Kalapurackal

Pastor 

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317-466-3356

Deacon Rick Wagner

Deacon

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317-752-1193

Charlie Dispenzieri

Pastoral Associate

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317-466-3355

Kevin Sweeney

Parish and School Business Manager

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317-466-3351

Keely Beaudette

Principal

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317-466-3360

Clara Duray

Director of Music 

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317-466-3358

Kaitlyn Blandford

Director of Faith Formation

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317-466-3365

Carley Haselhorst

COORDINATOR YOUNG ADULT MINISTRY

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317-722-5931

Tina Schnarr

Coordinator of Youth Ministry

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317-466-3370

Calli Eickhoff

Financial Assistant/Accounts Payable

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317-466-3352

Sheila Schildbach

Accounting Manager

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317-722-5932

Julie Hughes

Coordinator of Children's Faith Formation

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317-466-3372

Chris Wagner

Maintenance Coordinator

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317-466-3363

Ashley Brown

Administrative Assistant

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317-257-1085

Rita Lwin

Coordinator of Burmese Ministry

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317-257-1085

Chris Johnson

Chris (CJ) Johnson
Parish Administrative Assistant and Sacramental Records
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Communications

Communications Specialist

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I'm New

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When you visit

Visiting a new church can be intimidating: What should I wear? Where do I park? Where do my kids go? We understand the many thoughts that can come from visiting a new church, so we want you to feel completely comfortable when you visit. Below are some frequently asked questions. If you have any additional questions, don't hesitate to contact us at 317-255-4534 or talk with an usher when you visit. The regular Parish Office hours are: Monday - Thursday 7:30 am -4:30 pm and Friday 7:30 am - noon.

If you would like to learn more about our parish or would like to join our Church family, please contact the Parish Office. There are many wonderful ways to be a part of St. Pius X, and we would like to fill you in on what is available in the parish. Your questions will be answered and registration materials will be available. We're glad you are here, and we hope you'll want to stay! If you would like to review and download the registration materials, you will find a New Parishioner packet of registration materials here: New Parishioners Packet

To Fill Out a 2024 Stewardship Pledge Card Click Here

When are services?

Communion Service/Masses - There is open seating throughout the church.  For those who prefer, the Chapel and Narthex areas allow for social distance seating.  If you are ill, or have symptoms related to Covid-19, please do the loving thing and stay home and take care of yourself. If you are immune compromised, please do not take any unnecessary risks by exposing yourself to a church full of people.   

Masses/Communion Service - 

Reconciliation — in the church reconciliation room.

   Wednesday & Friday                          8:30 a.m. — 8:55 a.m.
   Saturday                                           4:00 p.m. — 4:45 p.m.

What should I wear?

We want you to feel comfortable. After all, we are thrilled that you're joining us and want you to be more focused on the service than what you're wearing. In the summertime, it's not uncommon to see people wearing sandals, shorts, and a shirt. Others prefer to still put on their "Sunday best," and that's fine too! However, we do request that shorts be of a conservative length (no "short-shorts") and that in general, clothing be respectable and conservative. 

How do I get to St. Pius?

St. Pius X Catholic Church is located at 7200 Sarto Road, Indianapolis, IN 46240.  Here is a Google map.

Where should I park? 

We have three main parking lots on the north, center, and east sides of the campus. The main church entrance is on the east side of the church. You may park in any available spot. There is no reserved parking except for the ample handicapped-accessible spots in the center parking lot. We ask that you never park in fire lanes or on the grass.  

Where do my children go? 

At St. Pius, we believe it is important for children of all ages to attend mass with their families. From September through May at the 11:00 a.m. mass, we do offer children's liturgy of the word (CLOW) to our young parish members, age four to seven.

Families who do not attend St. Pius school typically attend Sunday Faith Formation, which is offered from 9:30 a.m. to 10:55 a.m. during the school year, in Ross Hall. We ask that in addition to attending Sunday Faith Formation, all children attend mass with their families, as well.

I'm not Catholic...so, how do I know when to sit, stand, and kneel? 

There's no need to be self-conscious about the postures and responses used during worship. Most visitors just follow the lead of the St. Pius parishioners. The Sunday's Word is a book of readings and responses that can be found next to the hearing devices in the back of the church. The Sunday's Word can be used in conjunction with a hymnal.  

I'm not Catholic...is it okay for me to participate in communion?

Communion, or The Eucharist, is the most intimate expression or our faith. Catholics believe that the host is literally the body of Christ, transformed from bread by the priest presiding over the service. Low Gluten Hosts are available from any of the ministers of the Body of Christ near the altar. Simply state your need as you approach for communion. If you are not Catholic, we ask that you not receive communion. However, those not receiving the Body of Christ and Precious Blood are invited to come forward with their hands crossed over their chests for a special blessing.

Am I expected to put money in the offering?

If you are visiting with us, we don't expect you to put money in the offering, and you are welcome to just let it pass you by. If you consider St. Pius your church home, we'd love for you to prayerfully consider giving to St. Pius on a weekly basis. Online Giving Option

I have a hearing problem. Is there any special assistance?  

Yes! For those who are hearing impaired, we have special hearing devices that you can wear that will allow you to control the volume. If you thing this would be beneficial to you, please ask one of the ushers located at the back of the church to provide you with a headset.  

About

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About St. Pius X Catholic Church

St. Pius X Parish has a rich history spanning over 50 years. St. Pius X Parish Community has seen the north side grow from a distant suburb with cornfields in the immediate area to a firmly established north side Indianapolis neighborhood. An unchanging aspect of St. Pius X Community is the sense of commitment and caring, a consistent characteristic of our parish community.

In 1992 St. Pius X had grown to the largest parish in the Indianapolis Archdiocese. Today, demographics are impacting the Parish and our size is somewhat less staggering, though we are currently the 12th largest parish in the Archdiocese.

We are challenged to take the gifts that have always been rich in the people and identify the ways we can utilize those gifts to keep our mission alive. It is an opportunity to enhance our unified strength, with a continued commitment to shared leadership and living the gospel message as a Christian Community.

Lay involvement has grown as our parishioners have recognized their call to be a more integral part of Christ's Church. The Parish Council, created in 1967, has become a vital consultative and envisioning body structure for the parish. More than 50 organizations/activities have evolved in both the parish and community at large. Through stewardship, St. Pius X parishioners provide the time, talent, and resources which enable the parish to provide programs to support the areas of: education, faith formation, liturgy, family life, youth, Christian service, administration, communication, and facilities.

The sacramental life of parishioners has remained a strong focus for St. Pius X Parish. Parishioners and parish staff have developed additional spiritual programs. Parish renewal such as Christ Renews His Parish (CRHP), Adult Religious Education programs, and small faith sharing groups complement the sacramental preparation programs, formal retreats and pre-marriage preparation that have existed in the parish for many years. 

St. Pius X Catholic Parish has also embarked on and is embracing a covenant between the parish and its parishioners. This covenant was created to be our collective guide and hope for our faith future. Through a covenant individual faith can be strengthened when we understand our part in a faith community. Our belief can be more evident when it is demonstrated between and among the parish and its membership. Our desire to belong and feel a belonging can become special. 

An area of stong interest at St. Pius X is the education of our youth. The Faith Formation office, staffed with dedicated catechists, currently serves over 140 students. St. Pius X School enrollment now stands at 434. Because the parish has recognized the need to serve our youth more effectively, additional resources and volunteers, as well as paid staff, work year-round with children and adolescents. This is accomplished with formal classroom education, including Special Religious Education (SPRED), youth retreats, a monthly youth Mass, summer Bible School, Sunday and sacramental preparation programs, community service projects as well as social activities and a full complement of C.Y.O. athletics. 

The spirit of cooperation provides energy to the parish. To address needs, the parish has attempted to develop specific activities or programs to provide support to parishioners. The St. Pius X community is vibrant, reflecting lived Gospel values because of the commitment of individuals and families dedicated to a Christian way of life.  

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