Vol. 35: No. 17 ~ April 27, 2020
Official Announcements
Office of the Bishop

Clergy Change
Most Reverend Gregory Parkes, Bishop of St. Petersburg, announces the following clergy change, effective July 1, 2020:

Monsignor Cesar Petilla [Palo, Philippines], from Parochial Vicar of Our Lady of Grace Parish, Beverly Hills to Parochial Vicar of St. Joseph Parish, Zephyrhills.
Office of the Chancellor

Announcement from the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops
The 2020 election season is likely to be very divisive for our country and our Church. Florida will receive a great deal of attention as a battleground or swing state. Due to increased efforts by candidates, committees and politically focused entities to win Florida and Catholic voters, it is important to reiterate the bishops’ guidelines on involvement with outside political organizations. Please refer to the following link for precautions and guidelines from the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops. You will also find a helpful Election & Political Activities Guide in both English and Spanish for your reference.
Ministries Updates
Office of Life, Justice & Advocacy

CRS Rice Bowl
CRS Rice Bowl donations that are remitted to parishes should be sent to the Campaign Office at the Pastoral Center, earmarked for Rice Bowl. Please let your families know that they may also submit donations online, via phone or by mail:
Office of Communications

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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!
Bulletin Announcements
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Important Links
Rev. Msgr. Robert F. Morris
Vicar General
Diocese of St. Petersburg
727-344-1611