Vol. 34: No. 17 ~ April 29, 2019
Official Announcements
Office of the Bishop

Information and Inspiration for Your Week!
In this podcast / radio program recorded on April 24th, Bishop Gregory Parkes reflects on the beauty of the Easter season and the sacraments of Baptism and Confirmation. Plus, how to be an inviting Church, clergy reassignments and more! Listen here .

Clergy Changes
Most Reverend Gregory Parkes , Bishop of St. Petersburg, announces the following clergy changes, effective July 1, 2019, unless otherwise indicated.

Please follow this link to the list of changes.                 
Ministry Updates
Office of Communications

Diocese of St. Petersburg to Host International Catholic Media Conference
The Catholic Media Conference will be held in the Diocese of St. Petersburg from June 18-21, 2019 at the Hilton Bayfront Hotel, St. Petesburg. This year's theme is "Navigating Communications" and it will help Catholic communication professionals navigate the dramatic change happening in media and communications. Please consider attending this conference or sending a parish representative. Keynote speaker will be Msgr. John Kennedy, Head of the Vatican Disciplinary Section of the Congregation for the Doctrine of the Faith. Additional information: Video Invitation by Bishop Parkes, a Podcast Overview and Conference Website .
Office of the Vicar for Religious

Sr. Marita Flynn, OSF, Recognized
On Wednesday, April 24, 2019, Sr. Marita Flynn was recognized with Daystar Life Center's "Franciscan Heart Award".

The award was given as part of Daystar's "With These Hands" Breakfast, which celebrates the many hands working together to help neighbors in need.

Sister Marita's award recognizes her joy, gratitude, and care for the poor. She serves on the Center's board of directors and as a volunteer.

Congratulations, Sr. Marita!
Youth and Young Adult Ministry

New Staff Member Will Provide Support to Parishes
Mike Buckler will serve as the new Regional Associate Director of Youth and Young Adult Ministry for the Northern Counties of the Diocese of St. Petersburg effective June 3, 2019. Mike will be working closely with parishes in Citrus, Hernando, and Pasco counties to help establish and enhance youth and young adult ministry.

Mike comes to us with 13 years of experience in full-time parish youth ministry and a Master of Divinity from the University of Notre Dame. He has served as Director of Youth Ministry at Our Lady of the Rosary in Land O’ Lakes for the past five years. He and his wife Megan serve as Catholic Relief Services Fair Trade Ambassadors and live in Wesley Chapel with their four beautiful children.
News
Alert about Catholic Charities Scams
Two scams, detailed below, involving Catholic Charities have recently come to our attention. If you have any questions about the legitimacy of any information you receive, please contact Catholic Charities at (727) 893-1313 and ask for either Lou Ricardo or Jim Wayne.

1. An individual is contacting people who are selling items or services online and mails them a counterfeit check from Catholic Charities (usually of poor quality) for more than the amount of the item and requests the excess amount be wire transferred. The check bounces and the scammer receives the wired funds.

2. A second individual is communicating that Catholic Charities is offering grants of between $20,000 and $3 million. To receive the grant, the applicant must first provide detailed personal, financial information to the scammer AND pre-pay a “fee” through MoneyPak or Amazon Gift Cards. 

To learn more about protecting yourself from scammers, click here.

For updates on Courageously Living the Gospe l, click here .
Bulletin Announcements
View current information that can be included in parish bulletins here .

Thank you for your continued support and prayers.
Important Links
Rev. Msgr. Robert F. Morris
Vicar General
Diocese of St. Petersburg
727-344-1611