Office of the Bishop
Bishop Gregory Parkes Invites You to the Chrism Mass
Please mark your calendars for this year’s Chrism Mass, to take place on Tuesday, March 27, 2018 at 11:30 a.m. at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle, St. Petersburg (5815 5th Ave N.). Most Reverend Gregory L. Parkes will be the principal celebrant and homilist.
Priests observing significant anniversaries of ordination (e.g. 25, 40, 50, etc.) are honored during the Chrism Mass. Also, Bishop Parkes will bless and consecrate the Holy Oils that are used for sacramental purposes throughout the year, beginning with the Easter Vigil. The Holy Oils are the Oil of Catechumens, the Oil of the Sick, and the Sacred Chrism.
Save the Date Flyer Available for Family Faith Fest
Bishop Parkes is asking everyone to save the date to attend the Family Faith Fest, Saturday, October, 27, 2018, from 10 am – 6 pm. The Family Faith Fest is a one-of-a-kind experience for families! This event will bring together thousands of people from across Tampa Bay and West Central Florida for great live music, food, exhibits, activities for children, faith-filled experiences and much more.
(Flyers:
English
and
Spanish
.)
From the Office of the Diaconate
Diaconate Formation Program Discernment Sessions
Dear Pastors:
In September 2018, we anticipate initiating the discernment sessions for those men who believe they may be called to service as a Permanent Deacon. These sessions are required preparation for, and an integral part of, the application and evaluation process which occurs during the first half of the following year. Prior to participating in the discernment sessions, inquirers meet with the director of the program to learn about the discernment process, the requirements of the formation program, and the ministry of the deacon.
If you have men in your parish who you believe may have a calling to service as a Permanent Deacon, please ask them to call Sue Huertas at the diocesan Office of the Diaconate by phone (727.341.6826) or email (
smh@dosp.org
).
