Vol. 34: No. 2 ~ January 14, 2019
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Office of the Bishop
Clergy Appointment
Most Reverend Gregory Parkes, Bishop of St. Petersburg, announces the following clergy change, effective January 15, 2019:
RELIEVING
Upon notification by Very Reverend Michael Rock, O. de M., Provincial Superior of the Order of the Blessed Virgin Mary of Mercy (Mercedarian Order),
Reverend Michael Donovan, O. de M
., from Parochial Vicar pro tempore of Sacred Heart Parish, Pinellas Park. Father Donovan has been appointed to a parish in the Diocese of St. Augustine.
"A View from the Top"
A new episode of "
A View from the Top
with Bishop Gregory Parkes
" is now available. Topics include a recent retreat for all U.S. bishops, priorities for 2019 and what families should consider for their New Year's Resolution. Click
here
or below to listen. Also, never miss a podcast by subscribing to the bishop's podcast on
iTunes
and
Stitcher
.
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Office of Communications
The Office of Communications is introducing
Courageous Communications
– a resource to help parishes expand, enhance and enrich their communications so they can more effectively lead others to encounter the truth, beauty and goodness of Jesus Christ. We have created an online communications guide and are offering workshops and regional roundtables to share best practices. Click
here
to learn more.
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Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs Ministry
International Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
This week, January 18 through 25, 2019, is the international Week of Prayer for Christian Unity, themed
Justice, Only Justice, You Shall Pursue
. Be sure to visit the Graymoor Ecumenical & Interreligious Institute website (
here
) for helpful bulletin notices, prayers, and homily reflections.
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Students from Tampa Bay Area Will March in D.C. for an End to Abortion
More than 300 students and chaperones are heading to Washington D.C. for the 46th national March for Life that will take place Friday, January 18th. Speakers include Abby Johnson, a pro-life activist who formerly worked for Planned Parenthood and Dr. Alveda King, the niece of civil rights leader, Martin Luther King Jr.
Read more
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Local Pilgrims to See the Pope in Panama for World Youth Day
Youth and young adults from the Tampa Bay area are about to experience a life-changing event: World Youth Day in Panama, January 22-27. This encounter with the pope, Jesus and thousands of other Catholics is a time of deep and spiritual renewal. More than 200,000 participants from 155 countries are expected at this year’s World Youth Day.
Read more.
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Help is Available for Women & Men Wounded by Abortion
Catholic Charities oversees the Project Rachel Ministry and now they are introducing a new program:
“A Son’s Journey – Raphael’s Way,”
which is a one day retreat for men who have been involved in an abortion decision. These men are abortion’s other victims.
Read more
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Ticket Sales Closing Soon for The Catholic Foundation Gala 2019!
The Gala is a wonderful celebration and truly makes a difference for a child’s future in Catholic education. Join us for a top-notch dinner, live auction, scholarship presentation, art showcase, 50/50 Raffle and a presentation from keynote speaker, Richard Gonzmart. Visit
https://catholicfoundation.org/gala
or call 727-374-0220 for further details about sponsorship and ticket information.
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Pope Francis at Baptism Mass: Faith is Transmitted in the Home
During Mass on the Solemnity of the Baptism of Our Lord, Pope Francis baptizes 27 newborn babies, and invites parents to transmit the faith to their children within the home.
Read more
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For updates on
Courageously Living the Gospe
l, click
here
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For the Faithful Departed
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Let us keep the souls and the families of the faithful departed in our prayers:
--
Mrs. Anne E. Morris,
mother of
Rev. Msgr. Robert F. Morris
, Vicar General
--
Mr. Richard Morgan
, husband of
Mrs. Joan G. Morgan,
former Chancellor
--
Sister Catherine McKillop, OP
Click
here
for more information.
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View current information that can be included in parish bulletins
here
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Thank you for your continued support and prayers.
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Rev. Msgr. Robert F. Morris
Vicar General
Diocese of St. Petersburg
727-344-1611
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