On Sunday, November 18 at 3:00 p.m. at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle, St. Petersburg, Bishop Parkes will present the St. Jude Medal Award to one lay member or couple from each of our parishes for their distinguished and outstanding service. Whether it’s advocating for the life of the unborn, serving as an usher at Mass or helping those in need, these men and women share the love of Christ in many visible ways. Some of the honorees lead music, bereavement or nursing ministries and others help couples preparing for marriage. Whatever the humble offerings they provide, they exemplify gratefulness to God’s blessings in their service to his people. To see the list of this year’s recipients, please click here.
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Mass in Honor of the Feast of the Holy Martyrs of Vietnam
The Holy Martyrs of Vietnam Pastoral Mission invites all to a Mass in honor of the 30th anniversary of the Canonization of the Holy Martyrs of Vietnam this Sunday, November 18, 9:00 a.m., at the site of their new church property located at 7725 78th Street North, Pinellas Park. A reception will follow. Bishop Parkes has granted a partial indulgence for all who attend this celebration. November 24 is the feast day of the Holy Martyrs of Vietnam who died because of their Catholic faith. These martyrs include St. Andrew Dung-Lac, St. Jean-Theophane Venard and 115 others who were canonized by Pope Saint John Paul II on June 19, 1988. Click here for graphic/flyer.
On this date, cities across the world mobilize to renounce the death penalty and work for a more civil form of justice. Join us at the Franciscan Center (3010 N. Perry Ave., Tampa) for an Ecumenical Service beginning at 7:00 PM. Speakers include Bishop Gregory Parkes, Derrick Jamison (Death Row Exoneree), Rev. Kim Wells and Allison Ferber Miller (Sr. Public Defender). A light reception and opportunity to meet some of the speakers will begin at 6:00 PM. Contact Sabrina with questions: sab@dosp.org; 727-344-1611, ext. 5325.
Now in its 31st year, the collection is distributed to eligible religious communities to help underwrite retirement and health-care expenses for senior members. Some 31,000 elderly Catholic sisters, brothers and religious order priests benefit. Read more.
