Vol. 36: No. 40 ~ November 22, 2021 |
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Office of the Bishop
Thanksgiving Message from Bishop Gregory Parkes
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ,
What am I thankful for this year (and always)? You! You, who are a part of the family of God. Each of you is a gift to our local Church. By your prayer, sacrifice, love, and concern, you live out the mission of Christ to build the Kingdom of God. Even in the midst of challenges and a global pandemic, you lift high the Cross, the sign of Christ’s victory over death. I am inspired by your devotion to the Eucharist, the saints, charity, justice, our Blessed Mother, and all in this world that is good, beautiful, and true.
As I reflect on Thanksgiving and all the blessings we’ve experienced this year, I am hopeful about our future. While our world has always known suffering, it has also always known joy. God transforms our world and makes all things new (Revelation 21:5).
Thank you for your resilient faith and for Courageously living the Gospel of Jesus Christ in your homes, schools, churches, communities, hospitals, homeless shelters, farms, factories, businesses and wherever God may lead you.
“I give thanks to my God always on your account for the grace of God bestowed on you in Christ Jesus, that in him you were enriched in every way” (1 Corinthians 1:4-5).
Happy Thanksgiving, and may God bless you!
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Oficina del Obispo
Mensaje del Obispo Gregory Parkes para el día de Acción de Gracias
Estimados hermanos y hermanas en Cristo,
¿Por qué estoy agradecido este año (y siempre)? ¡Con ustedes! Ustedes, que son parte de la familia de Dios. Cada uno de ustedes es un regalo para nuestra Iglesia local. Con su oración, sacrificio, amor y afán, ustedes viven la misión de Cristo de construir el Reino de Dios. Incluso en medio de los desafíos y de una pandemia mundial, levantan en alto la Cruz, signo de la victoria de Cristo sobre la muerte. Me inspira su devoción a la Eucaristía, los santos, la caridad, la justicia, la Santísima Virgen y todo lo que es bueno, bello y verdadero en este mundo.
Al reflexionar sobre el Día de Acción de Gracias y todas las bendiciones que hemos recibido este año, siento esperanza en nuestro futuro. Aunque nuestro mundo siempre ha conocido el sufrimiento, también ha conocido la alegría. Dios transforma nuestro mundo y hace nuevas todas las cosas (Apocalipsis 21,5).
Gracias por su fe resiliente y por vivir valientemente el Evangelio de Jesucristo en sus hogares, escuelas, iglesias, comunidades, hospitales, refugios para personas sin hogar, granjas, fábricas, negocios y todo lugar a donde Dios los envíe.
“Continuamente agradezco a mi Dios los dones divinos que les ha concedido a ustedes por medio de Cristo Jesús, ya que por él los ha enriquecido con abundancia en todo”. (1 Corintios 1,4-5).
¡Feliz Día de Acción de Gracias y que Dios los bendiga!
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Office of the Chancellor
Thanksgiving Holiday
The Pastoral Center Offices will be closed Thursday, November 25 and Friday, November 26 for the Thanksgiving Holiday. We will reopen on Monday, November 29, at 8:30 a.m. May you and your loved ones enjoy a blessed and safe holiday!
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Office of Vicar for Religious
Special Collection: Religious Retirement Fund
Help Aging Religious Sisters, Priests and Brothers
The Diocese of St. Petersburg will hold the Retirement Fund for Religious collection December 11 – 12, 2021. The parish-based appeal is coordinated by the National Religious Retirement Office (NRRO) in Washington, D.C. Proceeds help religious communities across the country to care for aging members. Show your thanks for the prayerful service of elderly Catholic sisters, brothers, and religious order priests. Your gift to next week’s second collection helps provide care, medicine, and more. Please be generous.
We have included more information on the Bulletin Announcements section, below.
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Office of Life, Justice & Advocacy
40 Days for Life 2-Day Intensive Campaign to pray for Dobbs, the Supreme Court Case that could overturn Roe v Wade.
Join us on November 30 and December 1!
Oral arguments will be heard on December 1, 2021. 40 Days for Life will have vigils throughout the country, including our 40 Days for Life locations in Tampa, Clearwater and St. Petersburg. Visit https://www.dosp.org/life/40-days-for-life/ to learn more and
to sign up. St. Stephen Parish, in Riverview, will offer 24-hour adoration from 6:00 pm on November 30th until 6:00 pm, December 1st.
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Office of Communications
Send in Your Advent Photos
We invite you to share photos of how you and/or your parish prepare for the birth of Jesus Christ. Photos will be shared in a special online photo album posted on the diocesan website and Facebook page. Please email your photos to socialmedia@dosp.org or publicly post them on Facebook and Instagram with the hashtag #DOSPAdvent. Photos will be added to the album as they are received throughout Advent.
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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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Bishop Gregory Parkes has launched GulfCoastCatholic.org, a news website to help Catholics know, live and share the faith. You’ll find articles that inform and, hopefully, inspire.
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Rev. Msgr. Robert F. Morris
Vicar General
Diocese of St. Petersburg
727-344-1611
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