Vol. 33: No. 28~ August 27, 2018
Official Announcements
Office of the Bishop

SAFETY FOR ALL
The safety of all God’s children is a top priority.

In response to recent revelations of sexual abuse by clergy in our country and around the world, including the reprehensible crimes and cover up outlined in the Pennsylvania Grand Jury Report issued on August 14, 2018, Bishop Gregory Parkes has taken the following steps:

  1. Bishop Parkes issued a statement on August 15 recommitting his efforts to protecting youth and vulnerable adults from any type of abuse.
  2. Bishop Parkes answered questions about the grand jury report and its impact during a radio interview on August 15th
  3. Bishop Parkes issued a letter to be read at all Masses during the weekend of August 18-19 asking for forgiveness on behalf of his brother bishops and priests and acknowledging more work needs to be done to prevent abuse. Many parishes included this letter in parish bulletins the weekend of August 25-26.

To learn about the Diocese of St. Petersburg's Safe Environment Program, click here .
Most Reverend Gregory Parkes, Bishop of St. Petersburg, announces the following clergy change, effective September 5, 2018:
 
APPOINTMENTS
Upon presentation by Very Reverend Richard L. Davis, Minister Provincial of the Franciscan Friars, Third Order Regular, Reverend James Morman, T.O.R. to Parochial Vicar of St. Mary, Our Lady of Grace Parish, St. Petersburg.
Chancellor's Office

Directory Update: Parish Mailing Address
Please update the mailing address for St. Joseph Parish, St. Petersburg, to:

2025 22 nd Avenue South
St. Petersburg FL 33712

Thank you for your assistance and blessings!
Ministry Updates
Office of the Vicar for Religious

Diocesan Religious Jubilee Celebration
Our diocesan celebration will take place on Sunday, October 14 th , at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle, at the 11:30 AM liturgy. Bishop Gregory Parkes will preside. The Mass will be followed by a reception in the parish hall, for the Jubilarians, their guests and those who attended the liturgy.
 
A heartfelt Thank You and Congratulations to the Jubilarians listed below!
70 Years
Rev. Francis Brou, S.J.
Rev. Mario Di Lella, OFM
 
65 Years
Sister Margaret Harig, SND
Rev. Thomas Jones, OFM
Sister Susanne Klein, OP
Rev. Raymond Mann, OFM
Sister Elizabeth Moore, OSF
Rev. Thomas Murphy, OFM

60 Years
Sister Theresa Betz, SND

60 years cont.
Sister Joan Carberry, OSF
Rev. Edward Flanagan, OFM
Sister Kathleen Keck, OSF
Rev. Kevin Mackin, OFM
Rev. Neil O’Connell, OFM
Sister Anne Celine Turner, SNJM
Sister Marcia Willkomm, SND
 
50 Years
Sister Donna Marie Daniels, SND
Rev. Sidney Figlia, SDB
Sister Patricia Garneau, SSCh
Brother Glenn Humphrey, OFM
News
Call for Volunteers for Family Faith Fest
Hundreds of people will be volunteering at the Family Faith Fest to ensure a great experience for all participants. There are some volunteer positions that still need to be filled and the application process is available online : Read more.
Ministries of Mercy Leaders Gather at the Bethany Center
Representatives from various Ministries of Mercy initiatives and programs around the diocese gathered for the annual Mass and luncheon at the Bethany Center in Lutz on Saturday, August 18, 2018. Read more.
Commencement Ceremony Held at Prince of Peace Parish
Gannon University President Keith Taylor, Ph.D., recognized graduates of the Occupational Therapy Doctoral program as they become a part of Gannon history and received their diplomas at the University’s inaugural Commencement Ceremony. Read more .

Bishop Parkes will speak about the mutually shared vision of the Diocese, Courageously Living the Gospel, during a Lunch and Learn at the Franciscan Center in Tampa on Tuesday, September 18 at 12 PM. Registration by 9/13 is required, click here . Fee of $25, includes lunch. Additional u pdates about 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:

-- Ms. Teresa Nakibule , grandmother of Rev. Francis Lubowa, Parochial
Administrator, Most Holy Name of Jesus.

Please follow this link for more information.
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