picks, pyx

Picks or picks is the third person singular ( he, she, it ) form of "pick", meaning to choose or select--
He always picks the worst players last; ask him to be more tactful.
We're going to go with her when she picks out her gown.

Picks may also be the third person singular ( he, she, it ) form of "pick", meaning to use a pointed tool or instrument to dislodge something, or to break something up--
This is how a burglar picks a lock.
He picks at the ice on the step when he goes in and out, but it's still slippery.

Picks may also be the plural ( more than one ) of "pick", meaning the pointed tool used to break up cement or ice, or to start a hole--
We don't have any power equipment; we'll have to use picks and shovels.
We had two ice picks, and now I can't find either one of them.

Picks may also be the plural of the noun ( thing or idea ) "pick", meaning, informally, a choice or option--
If you weren't happy with your picks, maybe you can trade them.
He'll probably be one of the first draft picks.

Pyx or pyx ( sometimes spelled pix,  rhymes with picks ) means a covered goblet or cup used to hold the bread used in religious ceremonies, or a small chest used to hold minted coins to be weighed and tested or assayed--
The priest is holding a pyx; you can see it in the picture.
This famous gold and silver pyx is now in a museum.

Now that you know that, you can say--
"The priest picks one helper every Sunday, who can do everything but carry the pyx."

Note--"picks" may also be the third person singular ( he, she, it ) form of "pick", used in some familiar combinations--
"Pick on" means to bully--
He picks on the smaller children; we'll have to put a stop to it.
"Pick up" means to gather or collect--
She picks up the children from school before she goes home.
"Pick up" also means to take something from the floor or ground--
He picks up a penny when he sees one; he says it's lucky.
"Pick at" means to take off tiny pieces at a time--
He picks at his food; he never seems hungry.
Note # 2--"pics" ( rhymes with picks ) is a slang term for "pictures"--
Did you see the pics he posted to Facebook?