Vol. 34: No. 4 ~ January 28, 2019
Official Announcements
Office of the Bishop

Clergy Appointment
Most Reverend Gregory Parkes, Bishop of St. Petersburg, announces the following clergy change, effective February 11, 2019 :

APPOINTMENT
Upon notification by Very Reverend Joseph O’Reilly, I.C., Provincial Superior of the Institute of Charity (Rosminian Order), Reverend Henry Konnoth, I.C. , from Parochial Vicar of St. Francis of Assisi Parish, Seffner to Parochial Vicar of Blessed Sacrament Parish, Seminole.  
 
New Podcast
What's Catholic Schools Week all about? What did we learn from the March for Life media frenzy? What's the Catholic response to a government shutdown and worker strike? All this and more on "A View from the Top with Bishop Gregory Parkes." Click here or below to listen to a new episode recorded on Jan. 23, 2019.
Ministry Updates
Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry
World Youth Day
To view photos from local youth, young adults, chaperones and clergy who attended World Youth Day 2019 in Panama, click here .

March for Life
To view photos from local youth, young adults, chaperones and clergy who attended the National March for Life in Washington, D.C.,click here .
Office of Life, Justice and Advocacy

Catholic Days at the Capitol
Make the Trip and Make a Difference! March 26-27 (returning March 28)
This two-day event provides the opportunity to put into action our faith's call to political responsibility and allows us to strengthen the presence of our Catholic values in the public square. We will also be joined by Bishop Parkes! Legislative briefing, office visits with elected officials, Red Mass and more.

Visit https://www.dosp.org/life/upcoming-events/  or contact Sabrina at sab@dosp.org ; 727-344-1611. Deadline is March 12, 2019.  
News
Six Decades after the Cuban Revolution, A New Sign of Faith
On Saturday, January 26, the first Church in Cuba to be built in over 60 years was dedicated. St. Lawrence Parish in Tampa helped make it all possible. In 2010, St. Lawrence initiated a fundraising campaign for the church with parishioners and Cubans from throughout Tampa and the country contributing. They raised $95,000, most of the funds needed for construction. Read more .
Pray for Venezuela and Donate
The humanitarian crisis in Venezuela is escalating as political and economic instability have left hundreds of thousands of families without access to food, medical care and social services. Catholic Relief Services is supporting Venezuelans in their country and across the region through our local Catholic partners. Learn how to help our brothers and sisters. 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