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Week 1
In 1957, due to crowded conditions at St. Therese Parish, St. Pius X Parish was established. Where was Sunday Mass celebrated while awaiting construction of the new church? Answer.
Week 2
April 11, 1959, the Rev. H. Shelly Lee, pastor of the First Congregational Church of Appleton, gave the benediction at a public dinner for 600 attendees in the St. Pius X parish hall. Who was the honoree? Answer.
Week 3
Who was Sister Lyrine Putzer? Answer.
Week 4
Fill in the following blanks. “We will soar to new heights! We’re the ______ with our colors, red, white, and blue. We will remember even when we’re older that we love _____. Answer.
Week 5
Former pastor Fr. Thomas Mortell asked Joe Rickert, John Reardon, Mark Petit and George Doerfler to share what honor? Answer.
Week 6
What was the name of the first St. Pius X parish newspaper? a) Tele-Scope b) Pari-Scope c) Micro-Scope. Answer.
Week 7
In January the St. Pius Men’s Society will announce the winner of the 2006 Man of the Year Award. Who was the first parishioner to receive this honor and when? (Hint: A listing of previous winners hangs in the vestibule, along with the names of winners of the Fr. Keller Recognition Award, the Women’s Appreciation Award, Woman of the Year, and Youth of the Year.) Answer.
Week 8
How many women’s reading groups have their roots in the St. Pius X community? Answer.
Week 9
Thanksgiving Day will be a day of thanks and abundance for so many of us. A well-known organization in the community that helps feed those less fortunate had its origins at St. Pius X. Name the organization and the parishioner who initiated this ministry. Answer.
Week 10
Our Jubilee years is 2007. What newspaper this month celebrated its own jubilee and what were its previous names? (Hint: check out the November 3 edition of your catholic newspaper). Answer.
Week 11
This Friday our parish family is called to gather to celebrate a special day. Name the Holy Day and what it celebrates. Answer.
Week 12
Who were the first two teachers of the St. Pius X preschool? Bonus question: When did the preschool officially become part of the Appleton Catholic Educational System? Answer.
Week 13
When was Mass first celebrated in the old church? Answer
Week 14
Who was the first winner of the St. Pius Ladies Society Appreciation Award? Answer
Week 15
Name the first full time director of music and liturgy at St. Pius and the year he/she was hired. Answer
Week 16
When was Mass first celebrated in the new church? Answer
Week 17
This past week was National Vocation Awareness Week, a special time in which the Church prayed for the renewal and strengthening of vocations with dedicated people as married and single people, and men and women to serve as priests, deacons, brothers, and sisters. Name a female graduate of St. Pius School who entered religious life and when did she do so. Answer
Week 18
A year after the church was remodeled, the beautiful stained glass windows were installed. Where are the 2 windows that cannot be seen from anywhere in the nave of the church and what does each represent? Answer
Week 19
As we celebrate Catholic Schools Week, it is fitting that we recall some of the pioneers of St. Pius School. Name the 8 original Sisters and 2 lay teachers who staffed the school in 1959. Answer
Week 20
February 4th we celebrate Scout Sunday. Name the first scout from our parish to earn scouting’s highest award and also name the St. Pius scout who earned his Eagle in 2006. Answer
Week 21
Who suggested St. Pius X as the name for our newly formed parish 50 years ago and why? Answer
Week 22
Who was the first couple married at the new St. Pius X parish? Answer
Week 23
Name the first parishioner to receive First Holy Communion at St. Pius X and when. Answer
Week 24
Why did Sister Shaun kiss Pearl? Answer
Week 25
We learned last week that Sister Shaun kissed Pearl. Who was Pearl and where did she live? Answer
Week 26
Who is Erin Reed? Answer
Week 27
Who was Helen Kearn? Answer
Week 28
As the Lenten season draws to a close this week, we may find ourselves asking if there is a corporal work of mercy, such as feeding the hungry, that we can do this week. Which St. Pius-rooted ministry would appreciate having desserts (able to be frozen for later use) brought to Trinity Lutheran Church this Monday (and ANY Monday)? Answer
Week 29
What does the word mystagogia refer to? (Hint: refer to the March 2007 Parish Connections Newsletter). Answer
Week 30
Father Brian was scheduled to be the focus of a May trivia column. However, as we now prepare to say a fond farewell to Father, it is fitting to feature him this week. 1) How old is Father? 2) What is name of his new parish? 3) What is the date of his ordination? Answer
Week 31
Name the pastors and temporary administrators of St. Pius from September 4, 1957 to the present.(Can you do it in order?) Answer.
Week 32
What year did St. Pius X School first offer a kindergarten class? Answer
Week 33
What did Linda Muldoon and David Mroz do for St. Pius X Church? Answer
Week 34
What was the original name of today’s St. Pius X Home & School Association? Who were the first co-presidents and in what year did they serve? Who is the current president? Answer
Week 35
Which class of St. Pius X School was the last to attend through 8th grade? Answer
Week 36
What was the connection between Fox Tire and the St. Pius Picnic raffle tickets? Hint: “Herman gives a ___ for you.” Answer
Week 37
Name the former parishioner who was ordained 20 years ago this weekend. Answer
Week 38
Name the 259th pontiff. Answer
Week 39
Regarding parish ministry, what do Fr. Tom and Fr. Quinn have in common? Answer
Week 40
Of the following people, Janet Wisneski, Gail Heyrman, Kathy Fuchs, Fr. Don Zuleger, and Patti Bastic, who were on the committee to select colors for the new church in 1989? Answer
Week 41
When was the first parish council formed? Answer
Week 42
In January of 1976, how many labels did the winning class collect in the Campbell Soup Label Contest? a) 3,150 b) 1,902 c) 5,741. Which class won the contest? Answer
Week 43
How many Directors of Religious Education have served our parish since 1970? Who was the longest-serving Director? Answer
Week 44
Who wrote a special poem for the class of 1979-80 and what special recognition did she later receive from the state of Wisconsin? Answer
Week 45
Who designed the St. Pius X sign outside the church and when? Answer
Week 46
Since 1970, how many men have served as what is now known as Director of Religious Education for our parish? Answer
Week 47
Wednesday we celebrate not only the Feast of the Assumption of Mary, but also the anniversary of which parish employee? Answer
Week 48
What Marion feast day is celebrated Tuesday, August 22? That day is also the anniversary of which parish employee? Answ
Week 49
Whose feast day was changed from September 3 to August 21? When was the date changed? Who authorized the change? Answer
Week 50
Name this year’s winners of the following parish awards: Fr. Keller Recognition Award, Society Man of the Year Award, Woman of the Year, Appreciation Award, and Youth of the Year Award. Answer
Week 51
When will our parish come together as a family to celebrate 50 years of Faith and Service? Answer
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