The parish is a microcosm of the whole Church, and, during his pontificate, St. Pius X reminded us that the purpose of the parish is to gather people with their different backgrounds and talents and insert them into the Church's universality, making them and the Church truly "catholic." While nurturing the souls of the faithful members, the parish as a whole must be ready to respond to the broader needs of the archdiocese and the Church Universal. The faithful must also have a sense of serving the needs of all the faithful throughout the world and of building up the Kingdom of God here and now.

What is a parish, and how does St. Pius X fit into that description?

The word parish comes from the Greek word paroikia, which means 'a dwelling in a strange land' or 'a sojourner'.   In Genesis, the sojourners denoted the Israelites living in exile in Egypt.

As Christians, we know that, although we live in this world, we do not belong to this world; rather, we belong to the Kingdom of God.   St. Peter reminded the early Church, "Conduct yourselves reverently during your sojourn in a strange land" (1 Peter 1:17), highlighting the idea that we are a pilgrim people journeying towards heaven.  For the pilgrim people of God, our parish is our dwelling place while living on Earth.
 

Why should we register at a parish?

Parish registration is good for two reasons: 

1. It helps the pastor know and support the needs of the parishioners.
2. It helps the parishioners know and support the needs of the parish.

Parish Registration forms can be found in the foyer of the church or at the parish office. For your convenience, you may also download the form online.

If you are already a member but would like to update your information, please contact the parish office, or use the link below to contact us.