Vol. 35: No. 24 ~ July 6, 2020
Official Announcements
Office of the Bishop

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

APPOINTMENT
Upon presentation by the Right Reverend Isaac Camacho, O.S.B., Abbot of Saint Leo Abbey, Reverend Joseph M. Paek, O.S.B. as Parochial Vicar of St. Ignatius of Antioch Parish, Tarpon Springs.
A View From the Top
In the latest episode of A View From the Top, Bishop Gregory Parkes speaks out about the recent destruction of St. Junipero Serra statues in California. Plus, he speaks about the need to preserve our religious freedom so we may freely live and teach the faith. He also reflects on two major Supreme Court decisions – one the Church celebrates and the other the Church opposes. Plus, his good news for the week, prayer and blessing. Click here to listen .
Office of the Chancellor

Pastoral Center July 2020 Schedule
The Pastoral Center will continue to be open from 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Thursday. Friday hours for July will be from 8:30 a.m. to 12:00 p.m.
Our regular Friday hours of 8:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. will resume in August, unless otherwise announced.
Ministry Updates
Office of Communications

Two-Year Anniversary of Courageously Living the Gospel
We are celebrating our diocesan vision's two-year anniversary with a special video featuring the faithful from across our five counties. Individuals are asked to submit video messages to share how Courageously Living the Gospel has made a difference in their parish, school, ministry and family and how they have continued their mission in spite of the current pandemic. To learn all the details, including video recording tips and submission information, please visit www.dosp.org/videoanniversary.
Office of Life, Justice & Advocacy

CRS Rice Bowl Grant Recipients
The Office of Life, Justice & Advocacy would like to thank the parishes and schools that have submitted funds for CRS Rice Bowl. 25% of Rice Bowl revenue remains in our Diocese for grants to support local hunger and poverty alleviation efforts by Diocesan entities. We are pleased to award fourteen, $1,000 grants for the 2020 grant cycle. Click here to see grant recipients. CRS Rice Bowl funds may still be remitted to the Campaign Office at the Pastoral Center. If you have questions, please contact Sabrina Burton Schultz, sab@dosp.org or 727-344-1611, ext. 5325.
For the Faithful Departed
Let us keep the souls and the families of the faithful departed in our prayers:



May his soul 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