Vol. 36: No. 10 ~ March 8, 2021 |
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Office of the Bishop
Clergy Appointment
Most Reverend Gregory Parkes, Bishop of St. Petersburg, announces the following clergy change, effective March 10, 2021:
APPOINTMENT
Upon presentation by the Very Reverend Valerian Charles Fernandes, S.A.C., Provincial Superior, Society of the Catholic Apostolate, Assumption of the B.V.M. Province, Reverend Pedro Camilo Simoes, S.A.C. as Parochial Vicar of St. Luke the Evangelist Parish, Palm Harbor.
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Listen to Bishop Gregory Parkes via Podcast
On Proclaim, Invite and Encounter, Bishop Parkes reflects on what we should do when we encounter the needy on the streets.
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Office of Communications
Don’t Let Your Guard Down!
Once again, the number of email and social media scams in our diocese has spiked, causing a renewed urgency for additional caution on the part of all of us. For helpful hints to keep yourself and your parishioners safe from scammers, please view the updated collection of resources at this link. If you have particular questions, please contact Teresa Peterson at (727) 344-1611 or tlp@dosp.org.
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Office of Vocations
Catholic Sisters Week – March 8-14, 2021
Fifty-two weeks a year, women religious stand with the poor and immigrants, teach children, fight injustice, heal the sick, share spirituality, empower women, defend the planet, promote peace, create community, and offer hope. But for one week, March 8-14, we shine the spotlight on women religious and encourage a wide range of campaigns and events that invite all who follow Jesus to:
- expand and support their gospel witness
- grow the service networks they have seeded
- share their spirituality, charisms, and community
- encourage young women to consider a vocation to religious life
- support their pastoral, teaching and prophetic works
- and focus on the new world they call into being.
We encourage you to celebrate Catholic Sisters Week by recognizing and thanking the religious sisters in your life! Be sure to follow the Office of Vocations on Instagram @dospvocations to see more about the religious communities making a difference in our diocese!
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Office of Life, Justice and Advocacy
News and Action Alerts from Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops
Please click here to see the latest news from the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops, including a report on actions taken during the opening day of the 2021 Florida Legislative Session, March 2, 2021.
Also, to receive action alerts on various state legislative issues, including the latest bill to authorize concealed weapons or firearms to be carried on properties of houses or worship (SB 498, HB 259), please click on this link to learn more.
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For the Faithful Departed |
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Let us keep the souls and the families of the faithful departed in our prayers:
May their souls and all the souls of the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace!
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View current information that can be included in parish bulletins here.
Thank you for your continued support and prayers.
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For updates on Courageously Living the Gospel, click here.
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Rev. Msgr. Robert F. Morris
Vicar General
Diocese of St. Petersburg
727-344-1611
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