Did you know that the average person spends over 6 hours and 38 minutes online daily? Imagine using some of that time to intentionally connect with family, friends, and your faith instead. This summer, join our St Pius X community in becoming Digital Disciples by stepping away from screens and being more present to the people and moments that matter.

How it works :

• New activities announced each week by email/bulletin
• Complete the weekly screen-free activity and raffle ticket
• Submit raffle tickets for a chance to win great prizes (Boxes located in the Narthex of the church)
• Raffle winners will be announced at the St. Pius X Feast Day Celebration on August 22nd

Print out this page for your raffle tickets! 

April 1, 2026

Dear Families, 

Last week, as part of their annual process, the Des Moines Region Catholic Schools Office asked parishes to confirm and update records verifying that families enrolled in Catholic schools are active, registered members. Based on the criteria we shared with you last fall, we have confirmed those St. Pius X families who met the following criteria:

1. The family is registered at St. Pius X.
2. The family has a signed Commitment of Faith on file.  Please note that we only ask you to sign this document once, but to live it daily.
3. The family is demonstrating this commitment by participating in parish life, attending Mass, and supporting the parish through regular tithing.  We use our parish envelopes or electronic giving to verify your attendance and tithing.  Please know that zero giving is not an option for an active parishioner family.

 Families who listed St. Pius X as their parish but did not meet the above requirements will receive a letter in the coming week on how they can meet the requirements next year.  We know that there are families who attend St. Pius X Catholic Parish School who do not belong to St. Pius X Parish; if you are Catholic, your parish of registration will confirm your active parishioner status.

 We encourage you to review the Commitment of Faith on our website: https://stpiusxurbandale.org/news/555-commitment-of-faith.  This Commitment of Faith articulates how together we are working to accomplish our mission to Love God. Love Others. Make Disciples. Restore All Things in Christ. 

In Christ,

Fr. Matthew Luft  

Pastor

Thank you St. Pius X! With your help the SPX Knights of Columbus raised $5735.85 throughout 2025 from the Can and Bottle collections. That is over 100,000 cans and bottles collected!! These proceeds were donated to InnerVisions Healthcare to support the purchase of a new ultrasound machine and other initiatives. Our next collection will be Saturday, May 9. Check out  the complete 2026 schedule here.

The Knights of Columbus will hold their can and bottle drive on the second Saturday of the month, March through December between 9 am and 11 am. You can drop off your bags and boxes of cans and bottles to the Knights in the parking lot by the entrance to the parish center. All money raised goes towards furthering the Pro-Life cause. Thank you for your continued support!

Pre-Baptism Class
First time parents are required to attend a class on the Sacrament of Baptism. Contact Sharon Lyddon to register. Call 276-2059 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

When registering with the parish office, please provide your phone number (s) and email address to contact you. 

Thank you!

Deacon Jim and Mary Houston

Pre-Baptism Classes

YEAR 2026 

Saturday, July 11, 2026  (9AM - Noon) - Archangels Meeting Rooms

Sunday, September 13, 2026 (1PM - 4PM) - Archangels Meeting Rooms

Saturday, November 7, 2026  (9AM - Noon) - Archangels Meeting Rooms

Holy Name Men's Group meets in the Band Room on the first Tuesday of the month at 6:30.  Come check us out!

The Community Outreach Committee intends to be a catalyst for the work of social justice and raise awareness about Catholic social teaching.

St. Pius X periodically sponsors parish events to help people understand the issues and needs in our world today.

We also participate in the Salvation Army Canteen breakfast casserole program every other month. Please pick up a pan(s) to prepare and freeze breakfast casseroles that later will be used to feed homeless clients.  Just one dozen eggs makes three casseroles or 20 meals!   In 2023 St. Pius provided 880 casseroles and 1958 boxes of cereal. Help reach our goal of 1000 pans in 2024! For more information contact Gail Kotval 515-661-1974 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..Click here for Salvation Army Casseroles 2026 Schedule to see our schedule and get the recipe.

Thank You!

The Salvation Army is so appreciative of the support St. Pius Parish provides to their canteen breakfast program.  During our six collections in 2025, we donated 1,039 casseroles and 1,040 boxes of cereal! These donations provided many meals for our hungry neighbors.  We have great volunteers who help rescue food used for the meals, work serving on the canteen or doing quantity casserole baking at the Salvation Army kitchen. Thank you to all of the parishioners for their help and donations in 2025.

 Please make sure freezer door is closed.
Questions: Contact Gail Kotval at 515-661-1974

Join other men at 6 am Friday mornings to pray the rosary together. Meet in the Martha & Mary Fellowship Hall.

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AM-Men is a Catholic study group that meets Tuesday mornings from 6:30 to 7:30 in the Martha and Mary room for coffee, donuts and study programs. The study programs include discussion of the Bible, the Catechism of the Catholic Church, other Church documents, prayer, and much more.  All men, whether parishioners or not, are invited to participate.  

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Join us for an engaging and inspiring bible study.  The bible study will be on Mondays from 9 at 6 pm.  Resources will be provided for a minimum cost of $15. Contact the parish office at 515-276-2059.