2020 Lenten Speaker Series

Our Saint Pius X Parish community is celebrating a “Year of Evangelization,” but let’s be honest: it can be hard to know what evangelization means. It can be even harder to share the love and truth of Jesus with others. However, as Catholics, we have role models to encourage us in this: the saints!

During this year’s Lenten Speaker Series, we will reflect on how the saints on the right side of the triumphal arch show us what it means to evangelize and how we can joyfully and boldly share the Good News of Christ’s love with those who need it.

Tuesday, March 3
Saints Louis and Zelie Martin
Evangelizing In and Through Our Families
PRAYER: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
SPEAKER: Fr. Dan Scheidt, Pastor, Saint Vincent de Paul, Fort Wayne

VIEW RECAP AND VIDEO HERE

 

Tuesday, March 10
Blessed Basil Moreau & Saint Théodore Guérin
Evangelizing Our "Post-Christian" Society
PRAYER: Taizé Prayer
SPEAKER: Fr. Peter Jarret, C.S.C.
Assistant Provincial
Congregation of Holy Cross
 
VIEW RECAP AND VIDEO HERE

Tuesday, March 17
Saint Kateri Tekakwitha
Evangelizing Our Contemporary Culture

SPEAKER: Dr. Timothy O’Malley, Director of Education, McGrath Institute for Church Life, University of Notre Dame

VIEW RECAP AND VIDEO HERE
 

Tuesday, March 24
Pope Saint John Paul II
Evangelizing Without Fear

SPEAKERS:
Josh Noem, Senior Editor, Grotto Network, University of Notre Dame

Stacey Noem, Dir. of Human & Spiritual Formation, Master of Divinity Program, University of Notre Dame


VIEW RECAP AND VIDEO HERE
 

Tuesday, March 31
Saint Teresa of Calcutta
Evangelizing Through Mercy

SPEAKER: Fr. Andrew Budzinski
Saint John the Baptist, Fort Wayne

VIEW RECAP AND VIDEO HERE

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2019 Lenten Speaker Series

In his Apostolic Exhortation, Gaudete et Exsultate (Rejoice and Be Glad), Pope Francis describes five signs of holiness which are particularly important in our culture today.  During this year’s Lenten Speaker Series, we will reflect on how the saints (on the left side of the triumphal arch) are models of these signs for us, encouraging us to a deeper love of God and neighbor in our everyday lives.

Tuesday, March 12
Saint Gianna Molla
In Community
PRAYER: Evening Prayer
SPEAKER: Fr. Dan Scheidt, Pastor, Saint Vincent de Paul, Fort Wayne
VIEW RECAP AND VIDEO HERE

 

Tuesday, March 19
Saint Angela Merici
In Constant Prayer
PRAYER: Taizé Prayer
SPEAKERS: Josh Noem, Senior Editor, Grotto Network, University of Notre Dame
Stacey Noem, Dir. of Human & Spiritual Formation, Master of Divinity Program, University of Notre Dame
VIEW RECAP AND VIDEO HERE


Tuesday, March 26
Saint Charles Lwanga
Boldness and Passion
PRAYER: Liturgy of the Word
SPEAKER: Dr. Timothy O’Malley, Director of Education, McGrath Institute for Church Life, University of Notre Dame
VIEW RECAP AND VIDEO HERE

Tuesday, April 2
Pope Saint John XXIII
Joy and a Sense of Humor
PRAYER: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
SPEAKER: Fr. Brian Daley, SJ, Professor, Department of Theology, University of Notre Dame
VIEW RECAP AND VIDEO HERE

 

Tuesday, April 9
Saint Adalbert and Saint Juan Diego
Perseverance, Patience, and Meekness
PRAYER: Lenten Penance Service
SPEAKER: Fr. Bill Meininger, Pastor, Saint Mary of the Lake, Culver



 

Tuesday, April 16
Tenebrae
PRAYER: Tenebrae Service
PRESIDER: Msgr. William Schooler, Pastor, Saint Pius X, Granger

 


 

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2018 Lenten Speaker Series

The Covenants

Join us every Tuesday in Lent for any part or the whole evening:

• 6:00 p.m. - Mass (Church)
• 6:45 p.m. - Simple Soup Supper (Auxiliary Gym)
• 7:30 p.m. - Prayer & Speaker (Church)

Tuesday, February 20: Covenant with Adam
PRAYER:    Evening Prayer
SPEAKER:  Fr. Peter Jarret, CSC
                    Assistant Provincial, U.S. Province of Priests & Brothers
                    Congregation of Holy Cross
VIEW HERE
 


Tuesday, February 27: Covenant with Noah
PRAYER:    Liturgy of the Word
SPEAKER:  Fr. Daniel Scheidt, Pastor
                    St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church, Fort Wayne
VIEW HERE


Tuesday, March 6: Covenant with Abraham
PRAYER:    Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
SPEAKER:  Fr. Jacob Meyer, Pastor
                    St. Monica Catholic Church, Mishawaka
VIEW HERE


Tuesday, March 13: Covenant with Moses
PRAYER:    Taizé Prayer
SPEAKER:  Sister Marie Morgan, OSF, Theology Department Chair
                    Marian High School
VIEW HERE


Tuesday, March 20: Covenant with David
PRAYER:     Penance Service
SPEAKER:   Fr. Bill Meininger (FB2), Pastor
                     St. Mary of the Lake Catholic Church, Culver
VIEW HERE


Tuesday, March 27: New Covenant
PRAYER:     Tenebrae
SPEAKER:   Fr. Bill Schooler, Pastor
                     Saint Pius X Catholic Church, Granger
 

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2016 Lenten Speaker Series

February 16
Covenant witih Adam
Speaker: Fr. Peter Jarret, CSC
                Assistant Provincial, U.S. Province of Priests and Brothers

February 23
The Cleansing of the Temple
Destroy this temple, and in three days I will raise it up. ~ John 2:13-25
Speaker: Sister Marie Morgan, OSF
                Theology Department Chair
                Marian High School
Prayer: Liturgy of the Word

March 1
The Parable of the Barren Fig Tree
"If you do not repent, you will all perish as they did." ~ Luke 13:1-9
Speaker: Msgr. Michael Heintz, Ph.D.
                Rector
                Saint Matthew Cathedral, South Bend
Prayer: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

March 8
The Coming of Jesus' Hour
If a grain of wheat falls on the ground and dies, it produces much fruit. ~ John 12: 20-33
Speaker: Fr. Jacob Meyer
                Parochial Vicar
                Saint Charles Borromeo Catholic Church, Fort Wayne
Prayer: Taize Prayer

March 15
A Woman Caught in Adultery
Let the one among you who is without sin cast the first stone at her. ~ John 8: 1-11
Speaker: Fr. Jacob Runyon
                Pastor
                Saint Jude Catholic Church, Fort Wayne
Prayer: Lenten Penance Service


March 22
Presider: Msgr.  Bill Schooler
Prayer: Tenebrae
 

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2015 Lenten Series

THE SEVEN LAST WORDS OF CHRIST

February 24
Word of Forgiveness 
"Father, forgive them, for they do not know what they do" ~ Luke 23:34
Speaker: Fr. Dan Scheidt
Prayer: Taize Prayer

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March 3
Word of Salvation 
"Truly, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise" ~ Luke 23:43
Speaker: Fr. Jake Runyon
Prayer: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament

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March 10
Word of Relationship 
"Woman, behold your Son. Behold your mother" ~ John 19:26-27
Speaker: Sr. Marie Morgan, OSF
Prayer: Evening Prayer

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March 17
Words of Abandonment and Distress
"My God, My God, why have you forsaken me? " ~ Matthew 27:46
"I thirst" ~ John 19:28
Speaker: Msgr. Michael Heintz
Prayer: Liturgy of the Word

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March 24
Words of Surrender and Completion
"Father, into your hands I commend my spirit " ~ Luke 23:46
"It is finished" ~ John 19:30
Speaker: Fr. Peter Jarret, CSC
Prayer: Penance Service


April 3
Presider: Msgr.  Bill Schooler
Prayer: Tenebrae

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2014 Lenten Series

THE TEMPTATIONS OF CHRIST in the Gospel of Saint Matthew

March 11
The Temptation of Disobedience ~ Ma 4:1, 26:36-44
Speaker: Fr. Jake Runyon
Prayer: Evening Prayer
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March 18
The Temptation of Misusing Power ~ Ma 4:1-4, 27:39-43
Speaker: Dr. David Fagerberg
Prayer: Taize Prayer
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March 25
The Temptation of Doubt ~ Ma 4:5-7
Speaker: Fr. Peter Jarret, CSC
Prayer: Liturgy of the Word
> Listen now

April 1
The Temptation of Vainglory ~ Ma 4:8-11
Speaker: Sr. Marie Morgan, OSF
Prayer: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
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April 8
The Temptation of Despair ~ Ma 27:45-50; Ps 22
Speaker: Msgr. Michael Heintz
Prayer: Penance Service

April 15
Presider: Fr. Bill Schooler
Prayer: Tenebrae

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2013 Lenten Series

Lost and Found

February 19
The Lost Boy in the Temple ~ Luke 2:41-52
God's plan exceeds our understanding.
Speaker: Dr. David Fagerberg
Prayer: Evening Prayer
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February 26
The Lost Sheep ~ Luke 15:1-7
Jesus, the shepherd, searching for lost souls
Speaker: Msgr. Michael Heintz
Prayer: Taize Prayer
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March 5
The Lost Tax Collector (Zacchaues) ~ Luke 19:1-10
Jesus calls wayward sinners down from their sycamore trees to accept their hospitality
Speaker: Fr. Peter Jarret, CSC
Prayer: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
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March 12
Lost Opportunities . . . the parable of the ten coins ~ Luke 19:11-27
God's generosity and our response, or lack of response
Speaker: Cindy Black
Prayer: Liturgy of the Word
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March 19
The Lost Son ~ Luke 15:11-32
God as father welcoming lost sinners who have come to their senses
Speaker: Fr. Jake Runyon
Prayer: Lenten Penance Service
>Listen now

March 26
Presider: Fr. Bill Schooler
Prayer: Tenebrae

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2012 Lenten Series
The Lord's Prayer in Reverse:
Turning from Self to God

Accompanying book:
Prayer Primer: Igniting A Fire Within by Thomas Dubay, SM

February 28
"Lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil"
Confronting sin and acknowledging situations that cause temptation.
Speaker: Msgr. Michael Heinz
Prayer: Liturgy of the Word
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March 6
"Give us this day our daily bread"
Recognizing our need for a daily reliance on God's grace.
Speaker: Dr. David Fagerberg
Prayer: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
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March 13
"Thy Kingdom come, Thy will be done"
Renouncing those realities which do not last for those which do.
Speaker: Cindy Black
Prayer: Taize Prayer
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March 20
"Hallowed be Thy name"
Reverencing the Name of God
Speaker: Fr. Daniel Scheidt
Prayer: Evening Prayer
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March 27
"Our Father"
Re-envisioning the love of our Heavenly Father
Speaker: Fr. Jacob Runyon
Prayer: Communal Penance Service
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April 3
Presider: Msgr. William Schooler
Prayer: Tenebrae

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2011 Lenten Series
Beating the Devil at His Own Game:
Renouncing Lie and Embracing the Truth

Accompanying book: 
"The Screwtape Letters" by C.S. Lewis

March 15
Triple Renunciation of Sins by the Elect at the Easter Vigil
Introduction to C.S. Lewis' The Screwtape Letters
Speaker: Dr. David Fagerberg
                Associate Professor, Department of Theology
                University of Notre Dame
Prayer: Liturgy of the Word
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March 22
Triple Profession of Faith by the Elect at the Easter Vigil
Do you believe in God the Father Almighty...
Speaker: Msgr. Michael Heintz
               Rector, Saint Matthew Cathedral
               South Bend
Prayer: Evening Prayer
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March 29
Do you believe in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord...
Speaker: Fr. Dan Scheidt
                Pastor, Queen of Peace
                Mishawaka
Prayer: Taize Prayer
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April 5
Do you believe in the Holy Spirit...
Speaker: Fr. Peter Jarret, CSC
                Superior/Rector, Moreau Seminary
                University of Notre Dame
Prayer: Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament
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April 12
Do you reject sin, so as to live in the freedom of God's children?
Do you reject the glamour of evil and refuse to be mastered by sin?
Do you reject Satan, father of sin and prince of darkness?
Speaker: Fr. Jacob Runyon
               Associate Pastor, Saint Matthew Cathedral, South Bend
Prayer: Communal Penance Service
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April 19
Presider: Msgr. William Schooler
Prayer: Tenebrae