Vol. 35: No. 07 ~ February 18, 2020
Official Announcement
Office of the Bishop

Lenten Message from Bishop Gregory Parkes
Click here to watch a video of Bishop Gregory Parkes providing a message about the start of Lent, which begins on Ash Wednesday, February 26, 2020. Our bishop reminds us to use Lent as a time to grow in faith and relationship with our Lord.
Ministry Updates
Office of Communications

 New Video Series about Missionary Discipleship
We are pleased to announce Ambassadors for Christ , a new video series produced right here in the Diocese of St. Petersburg that helps to equip individuals as missionary disciples, one of the goals of Courageously Living the Gospel .

The video series begins with an introduction by Bishop Gregory Parkes sharing information on evangelization. All Catholics are called by their baptism to be disciples and to share their faith. The videos feature narrators who represent the faithful from many walks of life. The videos are also in Spanish. Click here to view the videos.

Office of Life, Justice and Advocacy

Action Alert from FLCAN
The Florida Catholic Advocacy Network (FLCAN) recently sent a notice via email, urging Florida voters to urge their representatives to vote “yes” on House Bill 265, which requires a parent or legal guardian to provide consent before a minor can terminate her pregnancy. If you would like to send an email to your local representative, please click here .  
 
You may also join FLCAN and receive voter alerts about current Florida House and Senate deliberations by clicking on this link .
For the Faithful Departed
Let us keep the souls and the families of the faithful departed in our prayers:

Mrs. Carol Ann Young , wife of Mr. Terry Young, Director of Cemeteries for the Diocese of St. Petersburg.

Mr. Bernard P. (Bernie) Schneider , former counselor at Our Lady of Good Counsel Camp, Floral City.


May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God rest in peace!
Bulletin Announcements
View current information that can be included in parish bulletins here .

Thank you for your continued support and prayers.

For updates on Courageously Living the Gospel , click here .
Important Links
Rev. Msgr. Robert F. Morris
Vicar General
Diocese of St. Petersburg
727-344-1611