Vol. 33: No. 27~ August 13, 2018
News
Celebrating the Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
The Solemnity of the Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary falls on Wednesday, August 15 this year. On this holy day of obligation, we commemorate when Mary’s body and soul were assumed into heaven and she passed into eternal life. Read more .
The Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle Announces First-Ever ADORE Event
On Monday, August 27 from 7:00 pm-8:00 pm all are invited to the Cathedral of St. Jude for ADORE, an evening of Eucharistic Adoration and prayer accompanied by contemporary praise and worship music. Read more .
Faith Filled Artists to Perform at Unprecedented Free Event:  “Family Faith Fest”
The Diocese of St. Petersburg is hosting an all-star lineup for the Family Faith Fest, a free music and faith festival event on Saturday, October 27, 2018 at Tampa’s Al Lopez Park and ALL are invited. Appearing on stage will be faith-filled musical artists: Jeremy Camp, Colton Dixon, Sarah Hart, Ivan Diaz and ValLimar Jansen. Read more . NEW VIDEO below: Bishop Parkes Invites You to Family Faith Fest. Click below to watch or here .
Prayer Vigil for an End to the Death Penalty will be held on August 14
A group will gather to pray for an end to the use of the death penalty, and give thanks that a stay of execution has been granted for Jose Antonio Jimenez. All members of the community are also invited to join in prayer. Read more.
Pope Francis Updates Catechism Teaching on the Death Penalty
Seeking to abolish the death penalty around the world because it is an “attack on the inviolability and dignity of the person,” Pope Francis has revised the catechism’s paragraph on capital punishment, 2267. Read more .
President of U.S. Bishops Conference Issues Statement on Course of Action Responding to Moral Failures on Part of Church Leaders
Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo, Archbishop of Galveston-Houston and President of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops, has issued the following statement noting the steps the U.S. Bishops Conference will take in addressing the failures of the Church in protecting the people of God. Read more.
Florida Respect Life Conference to be held September 28-29 in Venice
You are invited to help build a culture of life at this statewide conference featuring international, national, and local speakers who will share expertise on today’s critical issues, demonstrating how to “Love one another as I have loved you." Read more.

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

-- Rev. Msgr. Edward J. Mulligan
-- Mrs. Carolyn E. Morley , mother of Reverend Craig Morley , Pastor of Holy Family
Parish, St. Petersburg
-- Mr. Wilfredo Huertas , father of Wil Huertas , Parish Manager, St. Cecelia Parish,
and father in-law to Sue Huertas , Diaconate Office
-- Mr. Martin Mackin, Jr. , brother of Reverend Kevin Mackin, O.F.M. , Parochial Vicar
of St. Raphael Parish, St. Petersburg

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