Census

Reminder: All parishes across the diocese are participating in the “I Know My Sheep” census over the next month, when there is typically increased Mass attendance. The goal of the census is to update each parish database with current and accurate contact information for our parish families, to update the diocesan database, and to prepare for a planning study to test a potential diocesan wide capital campaign in 2023. Having updated information will also give our parishes a better idea of who is in our parish and hopefully improve communication. Every weekend until January 15, you will see census cards in the pews. We are asking each family to take just a couple of minutes to complete a card. These can be returned by placing them in the offertory basket, dropping them off at the parish office or sending them by mail. Thank you for your cooperation in this important effort.

You may also complete the census online at the link below:
https://dioceseofsaintjohn.org/diocesan-census

Christmas Flowers

The deadline to make a donation towards our Christmas Flowers is Sunday, December 18. Donations can be placed in the collection using an envelope marked “Flowers”. Please include the names of those to be remembered during our Christmas Masses.
You can also e-Transfer your donation to stpiusx@nb.aibn.com
Please add the names of your loved ones in the memo section of your e-Transfer.

Prayers Of The Faithful – December 11

For Pope Francis and for his prayer intention for December for volunteers and their organizations, that they may work with the people they are working for.
We pray to the Lord.

For the Church in North and South America as we celebrate our Lady of Guadalupe, patroness of the Americas.
We pray to the Lord.

For Bishop Christian, beginning his fourth year as our Shepherd, and for those who work most closely with him in service to our Diocesan family.
We pray to the Lord.

For the poor, and for families who face staggering food prices and challenges in finding affordable housing.
We pray to the Lord.

For our children and grandchildren and for those who faithfully teach the message of John the Baptist and the Birth of Jesus.
We pray to the Lord.

For anyone who is ill and for each person in need of our prayers.
We pray to the Lord.

For those who have died: Sam Wakim, Danny Howlett, Donald Coholan, Lawrence “Bunker” Barry, Ronald Valardo; and for those who offer comfort and consolation to people in mourning.
We pray to the Lord.