Vol. 35: No. 02 ~ January 13, 2020
Official Announcement
Office of the Bishop

A View from the Top
In the latest episode of "A View from the Top",  Bishop Gregory L. Parkes   reflects on the New Year and resolutions, retreats, papal apologies and the protocol for dealing with Church dignitaries, and safety in worship spaces.

Listen to the podcast here .
Catholic Bishops of Florida Issue Statement marking 47 th Anniversary of Roe V. Wade
Florida’s Catholic bishops have released a joint statement in somber recognition of the 47 th  anniversary of the U.S. Supreme Court decision that legalized abortion. In Catholic dioceses in the U.S., January 22nd is designated a Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children. Full statement .

PDF Version: English | Spanish
Ministry Updates
Office of Vocations

ABUNDANCE, Diocesan Holy Hour for Vocations Sponsored by the Serra Club
We have restructured the monthly Holy Hour for Vocations. 
We hope that you will join us at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle, 5815 5th Ave. N., St. Petersburg, on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 at 7:00 pm for the launch of this new format that will include Adoration and Chanted Evening Prayer. All are welcome and invited to attend!

Please see the flyer at this link for more dates.
O ffice of Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs

Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
This year’s Week of Prayer for Christian Unity takes place from January 18-25, 2020. This year the theme is “They Showed Us Unusual Kindness". Each year, representatives from various Christian communities gather to pray together “that all may be one” (John 17:21). As we gather once again to pray for Christian unity, may our actions and prayers embody the true peace, reconciliation and unity which is to be found where God dwells. 

For more information, liturgical suggestions and resources please click on the following link .   
For the Faithful Departed
Let us keep the souls and the families of the faithful departed in our prayers:


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