Office of Worship
Invitation to the Chrism Mass
On Tuesday, March 27 at 11:30 a.m., Most Reverend Gregory Parkes, Bishop of St. Petersburg, will preside at the Chrism Mass at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle, 5815 Fifth Ave. N.,
St. Petersburg. During this Mass, the priests along with Bishop Parkes will renew their commitment to priestly service. Also, during the Mass the Oil of the Sick and the Oil of Catechumens are blessed and the Sacred Chrism is consecrated. These oils are used in the parishes throughout the year for sacramental celebrations. The faithful are invited to participate in this wonderful diocesan celebration. Please join us.
Vocations Office
Altar Server Appreciation Mass
On Sunday, April 15, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. the Office of Vocations will host the annual
Altar Server Appreciation Mass at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle, 5815 Fifth Ave. N., St. Petersburg
. Information was sent out to all parishes to register for the Mass and submit names.
All information, including the registration link can be found on the vocations website by clicking the following
link.
Please have your information submitted no later than
Wednesday, April 4, 2018
.
All are welcome to attend. Priests who wish to concelebrate should indicate so on the RSVP form or call the Office of Vocations at (727) 345-3452. A reception in the Cathedral center will follow.
Life, Justice & Advocacy Prayers Giving
Advocate to Nourish Change, End Global Hunger
Join Catholics Confront Global Poverty, a joint initiative of USCCB and Catholic Relief Services, to urge Congress to support international food security programs authorized in the Farm Bill, which provides people emergency food supplies when disasters strike, help communities in poverty grow more of the food they need, conserve natural resources and transform landscapes, and support literacy and education through school lunches.
Take action now!
New Resources for Racial Healing
Several new USCCB resources can assist Catholics to pray and act for racial healing. Perfect for Lent, A Prayer Service for Racial Healing in Our Land (
English
/
Spanish
) includes Scripture, reflection, and an examination of conscience to help Catholics call on Christ to heal the wounds of racism throughout our land. Two new prayers are also available: Prayer to Address the Sin of Racism (
English
/
Spanish
) and Prayer to Heal Racial Division (
English
/
Spanish
). Find other resources at
usccb.org/racism
.
