Vol. 36: No. 28 ~ August 23, 2021

Ministries Updates

Office of Hispanic Ministry Diocesan Hispanic Mass Bishop Gregory Parkes invites you to the annual Diocesan Hispanic Mass in honor of Our Lady of the Presentation of Quinche, patroness of Ecuador. The Mass will take place on Saturday, October 9, 2021, at 11:00 a.m. at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle, 5815 5th Avenue N., St. Petersburg. Prior to the Mass, we will gather to pray the Rosary at 10:30 a.m. For more information visit this link or contact Mercedes Cedeño at 727-344-1611 ext. 5471. Misa Hispana Diocesana Monseñor Gregory Parkes te invita a la Misa Hispana Diocesana anual en honor a Nuestra Señora de la Presentación del Quinche, patrona de Ecuador. La Misa será  el sábado, 9 de octubre de 2021 a las 11:00 a.m. en la Catedral de St. Jude the Apostle, 5815 5th Ave. North, St. Petersburg. Nor reuniremos antes de la Misa, a las 10:30 am, para rezar el santo Rosario. Para obtener más información, visita el siguiente enlace o llama a Mercedes Cedeño al 727-344-1611 ext. 5471.

Office of Life, Justice & Advocacy Crisis in Afghanistan The unfolding crisis in Afghanistan is heartbreaking to watch, but it may be especially difficult for military men and women. Learn more about mental health resources available for veterans and U.S. service members at this link. CRS Rice Bowl Mini-Grants Each Lent, parishes, schools participate in Rice Bowl, the Catholic Relief Services (CRS) educational program of prayer, fasting, and giving. 75% of the collection is sent to CRS headquarters to fund projects that prevent hunger and poverty around the world. The 25% retained by our Diocese is made available for small grants of up to $1,000.00. Diocesan entities may apply for assistance in funding innovative hunger and poverty alleviation efforts, justice education or start-up for CRS projects. Learn more at www.dosp.org/life.

For the Faithful Departed

Let us keep the souls and the families of the faithful departed in our prayers: Rev. Richard Archambault. M. Afr. Rev. John Ullrich, O.F.M. Rev. Kenneth Bonadies Mrs. Priska J. Chikawe, mother of Rev. Hugh Chikawe, Chaplain of Calvary Catholic Cemetery Ms. Aleyama "Elizabeth" Mathai Veliyamkulath, sister of Rev. Joseph M. Olikkara, M.S.T., Chaplain at Bay Pines Veterans Hospital Dr. Barbara J. McConville, former employee of the Diocese of St. Petersburg Mr. Ralph Davis, former employee of Incarnation Parish, Tampa Ms. Terri Reid, former volunteer at the Pastoral Center Mr. Bernard Montayre, son of Mrs. Concepcion and the late Deacon Max Montayre Mr. Bill Freehan, brother-in-law of Rev. Michael T. O'Brien, Pastor of St. Clement Parish, Plant City May their souls and all the souls of the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace!

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