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Saint Pius X Catholic Church

 

500 West Marquette Street ~ Appleton, Wisconsin 54911

PHONE: 920-733-0575     FAX: 920-749-8056

Rev. Thomas Farrell, Pastor  ~  Rev. Quinn Mann, Part-Time Associate Pastor  ~  Rev.  Mr. Rick Simon, Deacon

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50 Years of

Faith and Service

50 Weeks of St. Pius X Parish Trivia

Watch this space for 50 weeks of trivia questions about our church, our school, and our faith community. The answer to each question can be found by clicking on the question. Enjoy what will be a trip down memory lane or the discovery of the previously unknown. Either way, join us here as we prepare for next fall’s celebration of 50 Years of Faith and Service at St. Pius X.

 

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 Belongia 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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