Vol. 35: No. 41 ~ November 30, 2020
Official Announcement
Office of the Bishop

Clergy Changes
Most Reverend Gregory Parkes, Bishop of St. Petersburg, announces the following clergy changes, effective January 1, 2021:

APPOINTMENTS
Reverend Bradley Reed, from Parochial Vicar of St. Cecelia Parish, Clearwater to Parochial Vicar of Nativity Parish, Brandon.

Reverend Dayan Machado, from Pastor of St. Rita Parish, Dade City to the Pastoral Center, St. Petersburg, with residence at Our Lady of the Rosary Parish, Land O’ Lakes.

RELIEVING
Reverend Jonathan Stephanz, from Chaplain of Clearwater Central Catholic High School, continuing as Parochial Vicar of Holy Family Parish, St. Petersburg.
Ministry Updates
Office of Vocations

Zoom Chat with Seminarians
Father Chuck Dornquast invites you to join the next session of our virtual discernment group, Zoom Chat with Seminarians. This discernment opportunity is open to men ages 15 to 35.

The next session will be on Monday, December 7, 2020 at 7:00 pm. Father Chuck will host and each session will include vocation stories from different seminarians.

Please see the flyer for more information, future dates and to RSVP.



Advent Men’s Retreat
Father Chuck Dornquast, Director of Vocations, is offering an Advent Men’s Retreat on Saturday, December 19, 2020 from 10:00 am - 7:30 pm at the Bethany Center, 18150 Bethany Center Dr., Lutz. Men, ages 15 to 35 are invited to attend. There is no cost to you, however, you will need to RSVP to hlv@dosp.org. If you have any questions, please contact the Office of Vocations at (727) 345-3452.

The retreat will be led by Father Rob Cadrecha and seminarians from the Diocese of St. Petersburg.
For the Faithful Departed
Let us keep the souls and the families of the faithful departed in our prayers:

  • Mrs. Nancy Manko, mother of Deacon Mark Manko from St. James the Apostle, Port Richey

May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God rest in peace!
Bulletin Announcements
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Thank you for your continued support and prayers.

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