Monsignor Anthony J. Marcaccio, the long-time pastor of St. Pius X Parish, passed away Friday, July 19, 2024, after a brief battle with cancer. He was 61 and had been a priest of the Diocese of Charlotte for 33 years.
A Mass of Christian Burial will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 31, at St. Pius X Catholic Church, 2210 North Elm St., in Greensboro, with Bishop Michael Martin, OFM Conv., officiating. Family and friends will be received Tuesday, July 30, from 2 to 9 p.m., at St. Pius X. Interment will be private.
To read the Catholic News Herald article about Monsignor Marcaccio, click here.
Author: Heather King
10th Annual Hoops for Hunger 3v3 Charity Basketball Tournament
Registration is now open for Hoops for Hunger, an exhilarating 3v3 charity basketball tournament, where we aim to make a lasting impact on the lives of those in need. This event will raise funds for the Missionaries of the Poor in Haiti, a dedicated organization working tirelessly to alleviate poverty and provide essential support to the less fortunate.
This basketball tournament is part of the fundraising opportunities for the Monsignor McSweeney World Hunger Drive. This year’s goal is to raise $340,000, which will help provide a minimum of 300,000 pounds of food and critical supplies.
To register for the tournament, each player is asked to provide a pair of new flip-flops, soccer cleats (new or gently used), or a $15 donation. These essential items will greatly benefit underprivileged children in Haiti, providing much-needed comfort and support. The registration period ends on September 5th, so be sure to secure your spot before this deadline.
Our Daily Bread –Please help us feed the hungry in the Charlotte area
All three of our areas of food distribution need volunteers:
Friday morning Pantry Run – In need of drivers and helpers
Using the box truck from the church 2 volunteers each Friday morning of the month leave from the church and drive either to Greensboro or Kannapolis to pick up donations from a grocery reclamation center. Volunteers will load boxes that avg 20-30 lbs a piece. On the return trip stops are made along the way to charities that feed the hungry and usually you are back at the church about 12:30 pm. Volunteers are usually scheduled one Friday a month.
Regional Farmers Market on Remount Road and delivery to Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church on Tuskaseegee Rd.
Saturdays from Shed A (local farmers) pick up of donated goods in bins about 12:30 pm or From Shed B at 4:30 pmpick up of donated items from vendors. Time commitment is about 1 ½ hrs. You are usually scheduled for once a month. You will use your own vehicle and loads will fill a SUV or pick up space.
Weekly pick ups for local grocery store to designated charity that feeds the hungry
Two of our morning routes that happen weekly need volunteers. A Monday and Saturday morning route needs to be filled at this time. Usual pick up is done between 8-9amand delivered to designated charity of the day. Route usually takes 1 –1 ½ hr to complete.
If you are available to help in one of these ways, please contact Diana Hankins at dhankins48@gmail.com or 706 888-7764. You will receive training and we follow the church guidelines for volunteers.
Parish Family Prayer Wall
We are so excited to launch our new parish family prayer wall! We invite you to share your prayer requests and also visit this page to lift up your parish family in prayer. Requests can be submitted with your name, or anonymously, and you can also let people know you are praying for their intentions. What a beautiful way to be connected as a parish family! The page can always be found at the top of the menu on our homepage, and you can also access it here: https://stmatthewcatholic.org/prayerwall .