Vol. 34: No. 19 ~ May 13, 2019

Office of the Bishop

Get to Know Your Bishop Better How did Bishop Parkes know that God was calling him to become a priest? In his regular radio program/podcast, he speaks about his personal vocation story. Plus, he shares a special message for graduates and gives us a better understanding of the Church’s devotion to Mary. All this and more!   Click here to listen to A View from the Top (Episode Recorded May 10, 2019)

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  Due to technical difficulties, the Mass on May 11th for the Renewal of Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary was not live streamed. We apologize for any inconvenience.

Office of of Life, Justice and Advocacy Rice Bowl Remittance Reminder Thank you to our parishes and schools that participated in CRS Rice Bowl this Lent. Remember that 75% of the alms given through CRS Rice Bowl will go to Catholic Relief Services to support humanitarian aid projects that bring vital hope and live-saving aid to the poorest of the poor overseas. 25% will stay here in our diocese to help those suffering from poverty and hunger in our community. Please remit your donations to the diocesan Campaign Office and note that it is a donation for CRS Rice Bowl.

News

Strength in Hope - Religious Freedom Week is June 22-29 Catholics face challenges both in our current political climate of polarization and within the Church. Religious Freedom Week encourages Catholics to persist in the struggle to participate in the advancement of the kingdom of God by finding hope in Jesus Christ. Click here to learn more.

Pope Francis Establishes New Rules for the Whole Church To Strengthen Protections for Children and Vulnerable Persons President of U.S. Bishops’ Conference Issues Statement on Pope Francis’s Motu Proprio Ordering Worldwide Response to the Evil of Sexual Abuse  U.S. Bishops Join Coalition Voicing Religious Freedom Concerns with the Equality Act (H.R. 5)

News from the Florida Catholic Advocacy Network

For updates on Courageously Living the Gospe l, click here .

For the Faithful Departed

Let us keep the souls and the families of the faithful departed in our prayers: -- Mrs. Ellen Anastasia, mother of Very Rev. Thomas Anastasia, V.F., St. Matthew Parish, Largo -- Deacon Robert Smith , St. Scholastica Parish, Lecanto Please click here for more information.

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