Vol. 36: No. 29 ~ September 7, 2021 |
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Office of the Bishop
GulfCoastCatholic.org Is a New Source for Local News and Much More
Bishop Gregory Parkes has launched GulfCoastCatholic.org, a news website to help Catholics know, live and share the faith. You’ll find articles that inform and, hopefully, inspire. Plus, each article can be shared via social media with one click.
GulfCoastCatholic.org will provide timely and relevant articles for staying up to date with Catholic life. We will also share stories about people who are Courageously Living the Gospel. To help promote this among your community, we have created a Promotional Tool Kit found here.
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13th Annual White Mass
All physicians and other health care providers are invited to the chapel at Christ the King Catholic Church, 821 S Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, to join Bishop Gregory Parkes to celebrate the 13th Annual White Mass on Saturday, September 25, 2021, at 4:00 PM. Informal gathering afterwards outside in the church courtyard from 5:00-6:00 PM, with light refreshments.
Event is hosted by the Tampa Bay Guild of St. Philomena of the Catholic Medical Association with guild president Dr. Rob Hamill. For more information contact us by email at: tampawhitemass21@gmail.com.
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Office of the Chancellor
Hurricane Preparedness and Preservation of Parish and School Records
Now that we are at the height of the hurricane season, and following the news of the widespread damage and destruction from Hurricane Ida, it is important to ensure that all preparations have been made in the event of a natural disaster in our area. Please take a few minutes to review the memo from the Office of Archives and Records at this link. The memo also contains additional resources for parish and school personnel.
For questions, please contact Lisa Mobley, Associate Director of Archives and Records at (727) 344-1611, ext. 5383, or via email: lbm@dosp.org.
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Office of Communications
New Series Helps Families Disconnect from Digital and Reconnect with Each Other
The Diocese of St. Petersburg Office of Communications has launched a new blog and radio series that helps families to become vibrant and healthy by breaking free of technology’s constant pull and digital distraction. The series is called Making Space for Grace, and is hosted by Teresa Peterson, Executive Director of Communications for the Diocese of St. Petersburg.
The series offer lessons and reflections for navigating our media environment so that it doesn’t harm our faith and family life. The goal is to develop healthy and holy habits so we can focus more on real-life interactions that foster personal, relational and spiritual growth. To learn more, visit www.MakingSpaceforGrace.org.
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For the Faithful Departed |
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Let us keep the souls and the families of the faithful departed in our prayers:
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Mr. Robert A. Hannon, brother of Reverend Joseph Hannon, S.D.B., of the Salesian community at Mary Help of Christians, Tampa
May their souls and all the souls of the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace!
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View current information that can be included in parish bulletins here.
Thank you for your continued support and prayers.
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Bishop Gregory Parkes has launched GulfCoastCatholic.org, a news website to help Catholics know, live and share the faith. You’ll find articles that inform and, hopefully, inspire.
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Rev. Msgr. Robert F. Morris
Vicar General
Diocese of St. Petersburg
727-344-1611
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