The Social Justice Commission responds to those in need, both in St. Pius X Parish, as well as, in the community at large. The Social Teachings of the Catholic Church are the basis of the commission’s activities. The yearly budget is determined by the monies received from St. Pius parishioners in the Social Justice pink envelopes and in the coins collected each weekend. St. Pius Parish also supports many other outreach centers in the Cedar Rapids Metro area through financial and volunteer assistance. 

Your donations help provide a monthly stipend to the following:

In February 2012, the eleven Catholic Parishes of the Cedar Rapids Metro area worked collaboratively to create and open Metro Catholic Outreach (MCO).  This center provides a food pantry, call center for referrals and assistance, plus limited financial assistance for those in need in the Cedar Rapids area. Your donations of food, sundries and other items provide to our community in need. 

Every week SPX Parishioners provide these services for MCO Donations:

• Sunday – 2-3 people sort & box items
• Tuesday – after 9:00 am – Driver to deliver donations to MCO
• Wednesday at 9:00 pm – Pickup Panera Bread donation
  • Sort donations of Bread
• Thursday am – Deliver Panera Bread to MCO
• During School Year Only – Thursday, sort donations after school Mass

Sanctity of Life Ministry
"Recognizing that all life is a gift from God made in His image and likeness, the St. Pius X Sanctity of Life Committee
defnds the sacredness and dignity of all human life from conception to natural death."

• Promoting life through
  • Diaper Drive, Baby Shower (Bridgehaven & Birthright are recipients)
  • Blood Drive with ImpactLife (formerly Mississippi Valley Regional Blood Center)
  • Rosary after Mass in October
  • Advent “Giving Tree”
• Members are:
  • Lisa Gignac
  • Jim Gignac
  • Sue May
  • Susie Scott
  • More Members are always welcomed!

Social Justice Committee

The Social Justice Committee meets on the 2^nd Wednesday of the month from 6:30 pm–8:00 pm in Pastor’s Hall. New members are always welcomed!
Current members

• Marvin Buhr (Chairman)
• Jim Klauser  (Vice Chairman)
• Christine Kirpes (Secretary)
• Sherry Buhr
• Terri Christoffersen
• Monica Goedell
• William Goedell
• Kay Jackson
• Carol Klauser
• Don Leonhart 
• Pat Schmitt 
• Ellen Morrow (Liaison to Pastoral Council)
• Fr. Jon Seda (Pastor)