Vol. 34: No. 24 ~ July 1, 2019
Ministry Updates
Office of of Life, Justice and Advocacy

National NFP Awareness Week (July 21–27, 2019)
The dates of National Natural Family Planning Awareness Week highlight the anniversary of the papal encyclical Humanae vitae (July 25), which articulates Catholic beliefs about human sexuality, conjugal love and responsible parenthood. The dates also mark the feast of Saints Joachim and Anne (July 26), the parents of the Blessed Mother. Couples’ stories, sample intercessions, a media kit and more can be found online: http://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/marriage-and-family/natural-family-planning/awareness-week/index.cfm
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Celebrating Freedom & Faith
As our nation celebrates Independence Day, our faith reminds us that freedom is the freely given ability to become who God created us to be and to obtain eternal life in heaven. We are also reminded that freedom of conscience is an important freedom. It is the right to pursue the truth and to act in accord with that truth. When we follow our conscience, we act in accordance with the truth as best as we can understand it. When we obey our conscience, we conform our lives to the truth that makes us truly free. To learn more about conscience protection, click here.

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:

  • Rev. Msgr. J. Bernard Caverly, Pastor Emeritus, St. Raphael Parish, St. Petersburg
  • Rev. Robert Schindler
  • Rev. Paul Osterle, S.J.

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Bulletin Announcements
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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