Vol. 35: No. 23 ~ June 22, 2020
Official Announcements
Office of the Bishop

Bishop-Elect David L. Toups
Congratulations to Monsignor David L. Toups, a priest of the Diocese of St. Petersburg 
and Rector/President of St. Vincent of Paul Regional Seminary, Boynton Beach, as he was appointed by Pope Francis to be the new Bishop of Beaumont, Texas.
 
Bishop-Elect Toups will conclude his term as Rector of the Seminary on June 30, 2020, and will be temporarily replaced by Father Alfredo I. Hernandez, who will be Acting Rector until a new Rector is selected by the Executive Committee of the Board of Trustees.
 
More information is available at this  link . The official letter from the Seminary announcing the change in administration can be found  here .
A View From the Top
In this week’s “Best of” edition of A View from the Top, we join Bishop Parkes as he looks back on New Year’s resolutions, setting priorities in our lives, the value of spiritual retreats and what the Church  s ays about vices.  
Follow this link to listen to the podcast.
Ministry Updates
Office of Communications

Rosary to End Racism
A high school student from in the state of Washington has organized a nationwide Rosary to End Racism. Please join us in praying the Rosary, specifically for an end to racism, at 6:00 p.m. EDT on Wednesday, June 24, 2020. Learn more here .

A Social Media graphic can be found at this link .
Office of Vocations

Abundance Holy Hour for Vocations
You are invited to join Father Chuck Dornquast and Deacon Izzie Hernandez, along with the Serra Club, in praying for an abundance of vocations in the Diocese of St. Petersburg.

On Wednesday, June 24 at 7:00 pm you can join us in person or via livestream. If you wish to join us in praying for vocations at the Cathedral of St. Jude, we ask that you practice the same guidelines which have been followed for Masses. Please also see a flyer for the event at this link .
Office of the Diaconate

Diaconate Formation Program Discernment Sessions
In September 2020, we anticipate initiating the discernment sessions for those men who believe they may be called to service as a Permanent Deacon. These sessions are required preparation for, and an integral part of, the application and evaluation process which occurs during the first half of the following year (2021). Prior to participating in the discernment sessions, inquirers meet with the director of the program to learn about the discernment process, the requirements of the formation program, and the ministry of the Deacon.

If you have men in your parish who you believe may have a calling to service as a Permanent Deacon, please invite them to call Sue Huertas at the diocesan Office of the Diaconate by phone (727-341-6826) or email: smh@dosp.org .
Office of Stewardship and Development
 
Offertory Recovery Program
The Office of Stewardship and Development is partnering with Our Sunday Visitor to provide an Offertory Recovery Program for interested parishes. An explanatory memo and outline of the program can be found at this link , along with a Parish Agreement Form. A recorded informational presentation is available upon request to provide program details, and specific questions concerning the program can be directed to Meegan Wright at mlw@dosp.org or 727-344-1611, ext. 5337. PASTORS: If you are interested in utilizing this program in your parish, please complete the form, contained on the last two pages of the attachment, and submit via email to Meegan Wright: mlw@dosp.org , no later than Friday, June 26, 2020.
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
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