Vol. 35: No. 42 ~ December 7, 2020
Official Announcements
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 Theobald Weria, A.L.C.P., from Parochial Administrator of St. Peter Claver Parish, Tampa to Parochial Vicar of St. Cecelia Parish, Clearwater.

Deacon James (“Ben”) Hooks, to Coordinator of Pastoral Care pro tempore, St. Peter Claver Parish, Tampa. The diocesan Office of Catholic Schools and Centers will temporarily oversee administration of St. Peter Claver Catholic School.

RELIEVING
Reverend Jacinto Vera Mejia, C.Ss.R., from Parochial Vicar of St. Clement Parish, Plant City. Father Vera is seeking pastoral ministry outside the Diocese of St. Petersburg.


A View from the Top
On the December 2, 2020 edition of A View from the Top, Bishop Parkes shares why the faithful should go to Reconciliation this Advent, the roles of Cardinals in the Church, reports of aborted children used in COVID research, and why did God allow COVID. Please follow this link: https://bit.ly/37I0UKj to listen to the podcast.
For the Faithful Departed
Let us keep the souls and the families of the faithful departed in our prayers:




May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God rest in peace!
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Important Links
Rev. Msgr. Robert F. Morris
Vicar General
Diocese of St. Petersburg
727-344-1611