Vol. 36: No. 05 ~ February 1, 2021
Ministries Updates
Office of Communications

United in Prayer
Bishop Gregory Parkes of the Diocese of St. Petersburg has approved a prayer for the Tampa Bay Community in honor of Sunday’s “Big Game.”

We thank You, God, for the beauty, hospitality and spirit of our Tampa Bay community.
We thank You for the fire within us to be our best.
We thank You for the gift of sport that brings us together.
We pray that the "big game" will be a sign of peace and unity.
We pray for the safety of the teams as they compete with a passion for the game.
We pray that this experience of solidarity may strengthen our resolve
to love one another and to love You above all else.
We ask this through Christ our Lord.
Amen.

Also in Spanish at this link.
Faith & Football
Tune in tonight, Monday, February 1st at 7:00 p.m. on the Diocese of St. Petersburg Facebook page for Faith & Football, a live Q and A with Father Chuck Dornquast, Tampa Bay Buccaneers Team Priest.
New Podcast/Radio Series: Proclaim, Invite and Encounter
Bishop Gregory Parkes is offering a new series on Spirit FM 90.5 and on your favorite podcast app that provides inspiration and insights for living our Catholic faith. Proclaim, Invite and Encounter is a daily reflection and commentary on Courageously Living the Gospel in our homes, parishes, communities and wherever God may lead us. Visit www.dosp.org/bishop/podcast to listen and subscribe.
Office of Stewardship and Development

2020 Annual Report
Even through difficulties and challenges, our more than 24,000 generous donors provided more than $10 million in support of our 50+ diocesan ministries and services through the 2020 Annual Pastoral Appeal. Gifts were also made to support special projects through the Forward in Faith Campaign, and Bishop Gregory Parkes launched our new Mater Dei Giving Society.

Just as each person must be accountable, the Church must also be accountable to its donors for the gifts provided and show how those gifts impact lives for Christ. Through the good works of our diocesan Church, we assist and serve 3 million people across our five-county diocese.

You are invited to visit www.dosp.org/stewardship/2020-annual-report/ to view the online version of the 2020 Annual Report, download a printable version, see impact numbers, see short ministry videos and learn more about how the Diocese of St. Petersburg is Courageously Living the Gospel thanks to our donors. To request a print version of the report, please email your request to stewardship@dosp.org. 
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