Vol. 34: No. 27 ~ August 12, 2019
Official Announcements
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Office of the Bishop
Back to School

We invite you to listen to this "Back to School" message from Bishop Gregory Parkes! In the video, he bestows his blessings upon you and offers a suggestion for students and families for the new school year! Click here to view or click on image below.
The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary
On August 15th, a holy day of obligation, we commemorate when Mary’s body and soul were assumed into heaven and she passed into eternal life. To learn about Mass times for this solemnity, check your parish bulletin or website. Also, to search our listing of parishes, click  here . The Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle in St. Petersburg will live stream the 8:15 a.m. Mass for the home bound. Click  here  to watch the video stream and for more information.
Ministry Updates
Campus Ministry
The Catholic Student Center at the University of South Florida is having a Welcome Home Weekend for students, parents, alumni, and friends of the Center.
  • Saturday, August 24, 5:00 p.m. – Vigil Mass followed by a followed by a festive event with food trucks, a live band and games!
  • Sunday, August 25, 10:00 a.m. – Bishop Parkes celebrates the Red Mass, followed by fellowship and fun.
For more information visit  catholicusf.org  or contact  office@catholicusf.org .
Lay Pastoral Ministry Institute
An Invitation from the Office of the Lay Pastoral Ministry Institute (LPMI):


The LPMI Year of Discernment, consists of eight Saturday sessions from 9:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m. beginning September 14, 2019. Registrations are due in the LPMI office no later than Monday, September 9, 2019.
Office of Communications
Parish & school staff members and volunteers are invited to the following events:

Flocknote 101, Wednesday, August 14, 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m., Pastoral Center, 6363 9 th Ave., North, St. Petersburg; Attend a two-hour training that will help you learn about the many features of Flocknote and how it can improve your communications with ministry members, parishioners, families and all you seek to reach!   Click here to RSVP and to learn about additional training dates.

Communications Roundtable, Thursday, August 29, 2019, 1:00 p.m. - 3:00 p.m., St. Mary Our Lady of Grace Parish, 515 4th Street South, St. Petersburg : All communication representatives from parishes and schools are invited to discuss current communication best practices, challenges and training opportunities all while building a network of friends and colleagues that will support each other in ministry. Click here to RSVP and to learn about additional training dates.
News
Black Catholic Ministry Seeks to Unite
The Black Catholic Ministry held its quarterly meeting on Saturday, July 20 at Blessed Sacrament Parish in Tampa. One of the main topics on the agenda was an update on the diocesan initiative to confront racism, including the recent listening session on racism with Bishop Gregory Parkes of the Diocese of St. Petersburg and Bishop Shelton Fabre of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops Ad Hoc Committee on Racism. Click here to read more.
Saint Leo University Ready to Welcome Record 1,001 New Students
There will be many new faces at Saint Leo University as the new academic year kicks off next week. Actually, there will be lots and lots of new faces! The university is expecting 815 new freshmen and 186 transfer students when classes begin on August 20. University officials believe this is the largest incoming group of students in the university’s 130-year history. Click here to read more.

For updates on Courageously Living the Gospel , click here .
For the Faithful Departed
Let us keep the souls and the families of the faithful departed in our prayers:

-- Mrs. Sophie Carroll

Please click here for more information.
Bulletin Announcements
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