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Thursday, March 16, 2023

“The Man blind from birth”

Dear family,

In the prologue of the gospel of John, he writes that “The Word was the real light that gives light to everyone; he was coming into the world. He was in the world that had come into being through him, and the world did not recognize him.” (Jn.1,9-10).

That’s what we may call the drama of the Gospel. But John continues: “to those who did accept him gave power to become children of God, to those who believe in his name” (Jn.1,12).

In today’s gospel, the drama of the Pharisees is the fact that they opposed to Jesus and refused deliberately to accept him as the Messiah; but also, and fortunately, the salvation of those who have the grace of opening their eyes like the blind man. There are two types of blindness: natural or physical blindness which was the case of that man since his birth, and worse than that, there is spiritual blindness or blindness of the heart. Upon his first encounter with the blind man, Jesus physically healed him by spitting on the ground and making clay with the saliva, and smearing the clay on his eyes, and he said to him, "Go wash in the Pool of Siloam” which means Sent. Then, at their second encounter, Jesus opened the heart of the blind man to the real light. Jesus is the Messiah, the Anointed one, the light of the world.

Although Jesus, in his public ministry, did many things and performed many miracles which testified to the mission of the Messiah, the Pharisees could not accept the fact that he healed the blind man on the Sabbath day. He could not be the Messiah; he did not respect the Sabbath. They knew that the Messiah would bring back light to the blinds, open the mouth of the mutes and the ears of the deaf. But by not respecting the Sabbath as the Pharisees understood it, Jesus was the worst sinner in their eyes. He could not be the Son of God. The blind man, on the contrary, passionately believe that Jesus is the Messiah because God listens to him. “God does not listen to sinners, but if one is devout and does his will, he listens to him. It is unheard of that anyone ever opened the eyes of a person born blind.

If this man were not from God, he would not be able to do anything” (Jn.9, 31-33).

May the story of the healing of the blind man from birth opens our hearts this Lent to receive Jesus, the real Light.

Happy Lent!

Fr. Jean Jadotte

Annual Baby Bottles Drive

Thursday, March 9, 2023

Our “Annual baby bottles drive” for, “Respect Life”, will be on this Saturday and Sunday.

We will hand out bottles after each mass. Please return them by March 25th and 26th.

We are looking for volunteers to help, if you are interested, please call Betty Metzger at (954) 909-3528. Thank you for your support.

Stations of the Cross

Thursday, March 16, 2023

March 24, 2023

Every Friday at 5:30 pm – Prayers

Please join us for prayers and commemorate the 14 Stations of the Cross. Looking forward to seeing everyone there!

Archbishop's Charities and Development Drive (ABCD)

Thursday, March 16, 2023

Please experience the joy of giving and join us as we work together to continue God’s work. Your prayers and support are what enable our Church to achieve wonderful things. With your help, and support we can reach our 2023 goal. However, in order to achieve this, each of you is asked to give in accordance with your means.

As of to-date, we received:

  • Parish goal: $69,000.00
  • Pledges received: $23,555.00
  • Cash/Checks amount received: $18,205.00

Thank you to all those who pledged, if you haven't , please make your pledge now!

Sanctuary Lamp

Thursday, May 26, 2022

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 the Parish Community and in the Chapel for the intention of the the Parish Community.

Wednesday, February 2, 2022



St. Pius X Church Activities Schedule
Centering Prayer Program (Healing) 4:00 PM - 5:00 PM Every Wed. Parish Hall
Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament 9:15 AM – 6:00 PM Every Thur. Chapel
Busy Hands 9:30 AM – 12:30 PM Every Thur. Parish Hall
Woman's Club 9:30 AM Every 2nd Mon. Parish Hall
Knights of Columbus Council 3080 6:00 PM Every 2nd Tues. 3999 N. Dixie Highway
Friendship Sunday Potluck After the 11:00 AM Mass Every last Sun. Parish Hall
Devotion of The Sacred Heart of Jesus 9:15 AM - 3:00 PM Every 1st Friday Chapel
Healing Mass 11:00 AM Every 1st Friday Church
Immaculate Heart of Mary 7:00 PM Every 1st Saturday Church

Holy Land Pilgrimage

Thursday, September 22, 2022

September 4th - 13th, 2023 (10 days)


Holy Land Journey with Unitours, inc.

$ 4,599 from Miami.

Join Fr. Jadotte on a pilgrimage an follow in the footsteps of the Lord in the Land where Our Savior Jesus Christ with the Prophets of our Faith walked and sowed the seed of our faith.

We invite you to a journey of a lifetime in a hallowed ground where the Bible comes alive in you. Make contact with the divine presence in the sacred places where Jesus and prophets ministered. From the excitement of Jerusalem to the tranquility of the Galilean hills, the pilgrim experiences the scenes and atmosphere where Scripture come alive.

For information & reservations, contact:
Father Jean Jadotte, St. Pius X Catholic Church
2500 NE 33rd Ave, Fort Lauderdale, FL 33305
Tel: 954-564-1763
Email: frjadotte@stpiusxfl.org

Have other questions about this pilgrimage?
Visit www.Unitours.com/questions

Download flyer for more details >>

Happy Birthday

Thursday, September 1, 2022

Happy Birthday! Our sincerest congratulations to our parishioners who celebrate their birthdays this month. May the Lord fill this day with love and peace. Remember to come to friendship Sunday at the end of the month to celebrate together!

Prayer Request

Thursday, March 16, 2023

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, Linda Jackson, Shane O’Connell, Brenda Reilly, Dawn & Kaitlin Ward, Kevin P. Carney, Michelle Morris, Joseph Nespole, Stephen & Leo Ortner, Dalberto Tedesco, Marina Pirolli, Emily A. Slaughter, Kevin Santos, Christopher Coleman, The Cummings Family, Guido Sica, Clare Hart and Barbara Ringenberger, Joe Taravella. Lionel Ison & Sister Frances Vass OSC, Andrew Kudra.

Special offering: Brick Garden

Friday, January 28, 2022

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.

Click here to download the form >>

Thanks for the support.

Patriot Corner

Thursday, March 16, 2023

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

Living Troops:

  • David Auman
  • Brad Andre
  • Timothy Donahue
  • William Demison
  • Joseph Cornely
  • Matthew Swiergosz
  • Mark R. Martino

Deceased Troops:

  • Jonathan Schmidt
  • Donald Colburn
  • Robert Herlihy
  • Andrew Stevens
  • Ronald Popick

St. Vincent de Paul Food Bank

Friday, January 14, 2022

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

Thursday, March 16, 2023

Thank you for your Contributions
March 11th & 12th Collections

  • 1st Collection: $4,604.50
  • 2nd Collection: $1,376.50
  • Votive Candles: $324.03
  • Online Giving: $556.00
  • Stations of the Cross: $21.00
  • Attendants: 719
  • Confessions: 12

Respect Life Office

Thursday, March 16, 2023

Respect Life Office is in need of 12- & 18-months baby clothes, disposable diapers (3-5), and items new or gently used. Volunteers to be a LECTOR, EUCHARISTIC MINISTER, USHER, or ALTAR SERVER should call the office.