From the Pastor's Desk

Dear Brothers & Sisters:

Parish family, today’s Gospel tells the marvelous story of the Visitation. At the Annunciation, the angel had told Mary that the child to be conceived in her would be the new David. With that magnificent prophecy still ringing in her ears, Mary set out to visit her cousin Elizabeth, who was married to Zechariah, a temple priest.

No first -century Jew would have missed the significance of their residence being in “the hill country” of Judah. That was precisely where David found the ark, the bearer of God’s presence. To that same hill country now comes Mary, the definitive and final ark of the covenant.

Elizabeth is the first to proclaim the fullness of the Gospel: “How does it happen to me that the mother of my Lord should come to me?” - the Lord, which is to say, the God of Israel. Mary brings God into the world, thus making it, at least in principle a temple.

Then Elizabeth announces that, at the sound of Mar’s greeting, “the infant in my womb, leaped for joy.” This is the unborn John the Baptist doing his version of David’s dance before the ark of the covenant, his great act of worship of the King.

Let’s reflect on the power of the Holy Spirit in your own life and in the Church. - by - an anonymous author.

- Fr. Jean Jadotte

Christmas Masses Schedule

19th December, 2021 at 5:00 pm.

St. PiusX Roman Catholic Church, Fort Laudadale.

• Admission: General Admission $35.00.
• Open Seating Plan.

Limited Seat Available (All COVID19 Protocols will be Strictly Observed).

For Bookings and Tickets visit our website or the Parish Office Mon. - Fri. between 9:00 am - 3:00 pm | Call: 954-584-1763.

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Christmas Concert with John Thomas

Sunday, Dec 19th - St. Pius X Christmas Concert with John Thomas, Kristine DiNonnno, Catherine Magarino and other professional musicians.

The cost of the tickets are $35 p/p via www.eventbrite.com, You may also buy tickets at the entrance of the Church or at the rectory. Please join us and get in the Christmas spirit.

Prayer Request

Mike Atto, Steven Whalen, Maureen Stout, Rosa Maria Santos, Angela Hoey, Joseph Montemarano, Carol Neag, Valeria Catrambo, Benjamin Grudzien, Kate Long, Quinn Fonzo, Brook Nickerson, Frances Custer, Nancy Jimenez, Kenny Suppa, Nick Williams, Patsy Hofer, Linda Jackson, Shane O’Connell, Brenda Reilly, Theresa Benditt, Dawn & Kaitlin Ward, Kevin P. Carney, Emily A. Slaughter, Bill Fleckenstein, Primitivo Gurpegui, Michelle Morris and Tucker Maute.

Sanctuary Lamp

You may have the sanctuary lamp memorialized for either a sick person, a deceased loved one, or a special intention for a weekly donation of $10.00.

Please visit the office to reserve a special date. Thank you for your support.

The Sanctuary Lamp will burn this week in the Church for the intention of Eileen Helfer and in the Chapel for the intention of the Parish Community.

Food Bank

Our local St. Vincent de Paul FOOD BANK is in need of non-perishable foods to serve the hungry. Bring items to the baskets in the church.

Remember Your Offering

December 11-12, 2021

• 1st Collection: $4,287.00.
• 2 nd Collection: $1,170.10.
• Immaculate: $1,068.97.
• Retirement: $ 325.00.
• Online Giving: $ 431.00.
• Votive Candles: $ 238.46.

Brick Garden News

Looking for an anniversary present?

Want to help remember your family or friends?

St. Pius X brick garden is a beautiful way to mark a special occasion or leave a lasting memory of a loved one.

Please note: brick order forms are now available online as well as in the office.

For more information, please call Barbara Scerbo at (954) 563-3735.

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Thanks for the support.

We pray for the living and deceased members of our armed forces: