Vol. 33: No. 25~ July 16, 2018
Ministry Update
An Invitation from the Lay Pastoral Ministry Institute (LPMI)
The LPMI program, in accordance with the teachings of the Catholic Church; equips Catholics with knowledge and skills to carry out ministry competently , collaboratively , and professionally . Through an integrated process of education and ongoing faith formation, we provide an opportunity for Catholics across the Diocese to grow spiritually, intellectually, and pastorally. The 2018-2019 “Year of Discernment” classes begin September 8. For more information: visit www.dosp.org/lpmi ; email lpmisepi@dosp.org ; or call 727-344-1611.
News
Bishop Gregory Parkes Receives National Award for Tweeting
Bishop Parkes ( @BishopParkes ) is an active tweeter. He uses Twitter and other social media to post about his daily activities, some of which show a more personal side to the pastor in chief of the Diocese of St. Petersburg. He recently received the award of Best Twitter Account by a Diocesan Bishop in a national competition by the Catholic Press Association. Read more.
Family Faith Fest Seeks Vendors/Exhibitors
Through the Family Faith Fest, the Diocese of St. Petersburg will not only offer excellent entertainment and activities free of charge, we will also showcase and bring to light the ministries, people and values that guide our mission as Disciples of Christ in our Education, Ministry and Market Villages.  Read more.
Good Samaritan Teens are Making a Difference During Summer Break
Teens from around Tampa Bay are choosing to spend part of their summer vacation serving others as part of the Good Samaritan Project organized by the Catholic Diocese of St. Petersburg, Office of Youth Ministry. Read more.
Mounting the Summit Young Adult Retreat will be held July 20-21
Apostles of the Eucharist Young Adult group is hosting our 3rd annual retreat from July 20 - July 21 at St. Paul Catholic Church in Tampa. Young adults ages 18 - 25 are invited to an amazing weekend to grow in their faith, foster new friendships and take time away from hectic schedules to relax and listen to God’s direction for their lives.  Read more.
Major Renovations Underway at St. Petersburg Catholic High School
St. Petersburg Catholic High School has announced a multimillion-dollar revitalization project of its two main classroom buildings, Bishop Barry Hall and Notre Dame Hall, marking the first major renovation to the classrooms since they were built in 1957.  Read more .
Church Celebrates Gift of Married Love and Transmission of Life
July 25, 2018 marks the 50th anniversary of Humanae Vitae, a papal encyclical written by Blessed Pope Paul VI in 1968 that provides beautiful and clear teaching about God’s plan for married love and the transmission of life. Read more .

Updates about our mutually shared vision of Courageously Living the Gospe l, can be found here.
Let us keep the souls and the families of the faithful departed in our prayers:

-- Mrs. Joan Velott, wife of Deacon Pete Velott, All Saints Parish
-- Mrs. Hellen Iregi, mother of Rev. George Iregi

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Important Links
Rev. Msgr. Robert F. Morris, Vicar General
Diocese of St. Petersburg
727-344-1611