Employment opportunities in church ministry at St. Pius X:

(2 part-time or 1 full-time position)

Religious Formation Assistant  - click here for job description

12-16 hours a week for 10 months; helping the Director of Faith Formation in coordinating religious education classes and sacramental prep for First Reconciliation, First Communion, and Confirmation.

Stewardship Director & Fellowship Coordinator  - click here for job description

20-25 hours per week for 12 months; conducting our annual stewardship renewal; planning and coordinating parish social activities, including funeral receptions; new parishioner registration; coordinating the rental of our parish halls.

Contact Fr. Phil or Melanie Martin-Trainor (393-4445) for more information.  Please send resume with cover letter to [email protected] or [email protected]  

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If you are interested in joining our parish family or learning more about the parish, please fill out our online form. We will be in touch with you once the form is received!  We look forward to having you join St. Pius X.  

Do you need service hours for school? 

Are you looking to help out at your parish?  Click here for service opportunities that are updated frequently.

God asks everyone to become invested in their faith life. We can all do this  by sharing in prayer, sharing our talents, and sharing financially. You are invited to plan your gift to God, giving back a fair and generous percentage of the blessings God has bestowed on you.

2022 Stewardship Book-Click here for detailed descriptions of each ministry opportunity

Martha's Meals connects parishioners with families who could use the extra help by having meals prepared for them. Please use this form (click above photo) to recommend a family and the Pastoral Associate will contact the family for further coordination.  If you wish to volunteer for this ministry, please contact Sean Lokmer at [email protected]

Metro Catholic Outreach is a collaborative project of the eleven Catholic Parishes of the Cedar Rapids Metro area. This outreach provides a food pantry, call center for referrals and assistance and emergency financial assistance to those in need in our area.

For further information, see the following link, or  contact Cyndy Logue ([email protected] or 319-393-4445)
- Metro Catholic website 

 MCO "in the news" - November 2014

Click here to read Cedar Rapids Gazette Article - April 2014

Are you young, old, male, female, middle or high school,........... anyone looking for a way to be more involved at St. Pius?  Try volunteering as an usher!  We need friendly, helpful people who are willing to assist with the collection and communion at our weekend liturgies.  No training is required; we let you “shadow” an usher once or twice to get the hang of it.  After that, we’ll schedule you as often as you’d like at whichever Mass you prefer!  (Our greatest needs are for the 4:30 and 10:30 Masses.)  If you feel that God is calling you to serve your parish through this ministry, please contact Micaela in the Liturgy Office at 393-4445 or [email protected].  Team up with your husband/wife, son/daughter, mom/dad, Confirmation sponsor, friend, etc., and make this a fun way to share your time and talent!

Adults enter into full communion with the Catholic Church through a process called the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults or RCIA. Those who have not received baptism look forward to the Sacraments of Baptism, Confirmation, and Eucharist. We share Baptism with many other Christian traditions. In their case, preparation leads to Confirmation and Eucharist as they enter into full communion with the Catholic Church. Baptized Catholics who have not yet received Confirmation and First Communion may also prepare for these Sacraments through this process.

At the end of this process, the candidate will celebrate with the Parish upon receiving Baptism, Confirmation and  Communion on Good Friday, Holy Saturday, and Easter Sunday with their families as recognized members of the Catholic Church.

In addition, we are always looking for those interested in helping RCIA candidates along this journey home to the Catholic Faith. Whether speaking, hospitality, or mentoring, your living example of Catholicism is truly valued. Even if you are unable to join us for this ministry, know that your presence in the Faith can create a welcoming atmosphere to every parishioner.

If you would like to register, have questions or know someone who is interested in becoming a Catholic, please call Tony Lavorata at 393-4445x112 or send an email to [email protected].

Click here to register for 2021 - 2022 Religious Education 

Click Here to Pay Online (select Religious Education Tuition)

Click here for 2021 - 2022  K-8 Religious Education Calendar

Click here for the 2021-2022 Calendar for First Reconciliation and First Eucharist

Please click here to read a striking reflection drawn from the Gospel passage on the apostles’ fear in a storm-tossed boat, this is the English text of the Pope’s message at tonight’s rite. 

Education • St. Pius School • Regis Middle School• Xavier High School • Xavier Foundation

Regional• St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church• Archdiocese of Dubuque • Iowa Catholic Conference

Religious• United States Conference of Catholic Bishops • The Holy See • Mass Times for Traveling Catholics • Mt. Calvary Cemetery

Other• Boy Scout Troop 42 (sponsored by St. Pius) • Boy Scout Pack 27 (sponsored by St. Pius) • Knights of Columbus