Vol. 36: No. 02 ~ January 11, 2021 |
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Office of the Chancellor
Changes in Propagation of the Faith Office
As of January 28, 2021, the responsibilities held by Father Paul Kochu and the local Propagation of the Faith Office will be transferred to the Office of the Chancellor. Therefore, all inquiries and requests related to the annual Missionary Cooperation Plan (MCP) are to be routed to the following email address: mcp@dosp.org. Information on World Mission Sunday, the Missionary Childhood Association (MCA) and other mission efforts will continue to be available on the following webpage: https://www.dosp.org/propagation/.
For more information, please contact Deacon Rick Wells: rwells@dosp.org or Mrs. Maria Gonzalez: mtg@dosp.org. We are grateful to Father Kochu and to the Propagation of the Faith Office for their service over the years!
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Office of Life, Justice & Advocacy
January is Human Trafficking Awareness Month
The Diocese of St. Petersburg is encouraging participation in One Team Tampa Bay Anti-Trafficking Awareness Event and Missing Children Outreach, a community-wide human trafficking awareness and prevention event in anticipation of Super Bowl LV.
The event, sponsored by NOMORE and supported by the NFL Host Committee, will be held at Grace Family Church, Lutz, on Saturday, January 30, 2021. You may register individually, with friends or with a group. If you wish to sign up with a group from the Diocese, contact Sabrina at sab@dosp.org. COVID protocols will be followed. To learn more and register, visit this link.
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Ethical Questions Regarding COVID-19 Vaccines
The USCCB Pro-Life Secretariat has developed a new COVID-19 vaccine educational resource: “Answers to Key Ethical Questions About COVID-19 Vaccines”. The purpose of this document is to provide concise answers to the most frequently asked ethical questions about COVID-19 vaccines and to provide additional resources for further study. There is also a webpage dedicated to providing “Moral Guidance on Vaccines”.
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Office of Vocations
Tools of Discernment Micro-Retreat, January 16, 2021
Father Chuck Dornquast will host the next Tools of Discernment Micro-Retreat on Saturday, January 16, 2021 from 10:00 am - 2:00 pm at Bethany Center, Lutz.
This retreat is open to single men, ages 15 to 35, who would like the opportunity to enrich their discernment in a small group setting.
Please see flyer for more information. Click on the following link to register to attend, or email Heidi Varley at hlv@dosp.org.
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Office of Stewardship and Development
2020 APA Contributions Due / 2021 Materials and Schedule Available
If your parish has received donations from parishioners for the 2020 Annual Pastoral Appeal, they must be submitted to the Campaign Processing Office clearly marked for 2020 APA on or before January 31st.
More details, plus information on 2021 APA parish materials and a recommended schedule for this year’s appeal can be found by clicking here.
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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:
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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For updates on Courageously Living the Gospel, click here.
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Rev. Msgr. Robert F. Morris
Vicar General
Diocese of St. Petersburg
727-344-1611
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