Vol. 33: No. 43 ~ December 10, 2018
Official Notices
Office of the Vicar General

Christmas Break and Bulletin Schedule
The Pastoral Center offices will be closed for the Christmas holiday starting on Monday, December 24, 2018 through January 1st. We will reopen on Tuesday, January 2, 2019.

The last edition of the Pastoral Bulletin for 2018 will be next Monday, December 17th. We will resume publication on Monday, January 7th.

Thank you for your continued support and for your dedication in serving the people of God in the Diocese of St. Petersburg.

Office of the Chancellor

Upcoming Sacramental Record Keeping Workshops
The Office of the Chancellor and the Tribunal Office will offer two workshops for pastors, parish administrative assistants and all parish staff members who work with parish sacramental registers or assist with marriage and annulment forms and processes. Workshops will be held at the following locations and dates:  Thursday, January 24, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Pastoral Center, St. Petersburg and Thursday, February 7, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church, Spring Hill.  

The same content will be offered at both workshops. Registration forms will be sent by mail and electronically to all parishes and missions of the Diocese. Please contact Deacon Rick Wells if you have any questions: (727) 341-6832 or rwells@dosp.org .  
Ministry Updates
Vocations Office

Vocatus Discernment Group for Men
Vocatus is a group for men who feel that the Lord might be calling them to the incredible vocation of the Priesthood. High school juniors and above are invited to attend on Thursday, December 20, from 6:30 PM-7:30 PM at the Pastoral Center (6363 9 th Avenue North, St. Petersburg) for dinner and fraternity.

Please see fly er at this  link  for mo re information. RSVP to Heidi Varley at (727) 345-3452 or hlv@dosp.org .



Florida March for Life 
The Diocese is sponsoring a day trip to the Florida March for Life in the nation’s oldest city, St. Augustine, on Saturday, January 12, 2019. This March is for anyone who believes in the sanctity of human life. $40.00/adults and $20.00/ages 13 and younger- includes boxed lunch. Bus departs from St. Catherine of Siena Parish in Clearwater and St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Seffner. 

Learn more and register here: http://www.dosp.org/life/upcoming-events/ . Questions? Contact Sabrina Schultz at 727-344-1611 or sab@dosp.org .
News
Our Diocese has a Pro-Life, Pro-Women’s Healthcare Clinic
Guiding Star Tampa is a leader in transforming women’s healthcare. Their holistic and compassionate approach to medicine is also in line with the teachings of the Catholic Church and the center has recently received a letter of support from Bishop Gregory Parkes. Read more .

Parishes Celebrate Our Lady of Guadalupe
The Church throughout America (North, Central, and South) celebrates the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of the Americas, on December 12, 2018. Our Lady of Guadalupe sent St. Juan Diego miraculous flowers in his cloak. When he opened the cloak before his bishop, an image of Our Lady was revealed that remains to this day. Read more.
Prayer Vigil for an End to the Death Penalty
Jose Antonio Jimenez is scheduled to be executed by the State of Florida on Thursday, December 13, 2018, at
6:00 PM. Prior to Jimenez’s scheduled execution, Catholic faithful and members of the community will gather to pray for an end to the use of the death penalty.
Migrant Caravan: Learn More
People fleeing Central America and traveling through Mexico are frequent victims of crime and violence at the hands of criminal groups and corrupt officials. What are these individuals seeking? How does the asylum process work? What does the Catholic Church teach about immigration? The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops is providing answers to frequently asked questions. Read more .

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:

-- Sister John Kevin McNulty, O.S.F.

Click here for more information.
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