Vol. 36: No. 32 ~ September 27, 2021
Official Announcement
Office of the Bishop

Bishop Gregory Parkes Invites You to the Opening Mass for the “Synod on Synodality”
Bishop Gregory Parkes will celebrate an opening Mass for the local phase of a worldwide consultation process in the Catholic Church known as the “Synod on Synodality.” The Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, October 17, 2021 at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle at 11:30 a.m. All are invited to attend. Representatives from across the Diocese will also be in attendance. You can also view the livestream at www.dosp.org/livestream or listen to the broadcast on Spirit FM 90.5. Click here to learn more. 
Respect Life Month – Message from Bishop Gregory Parkes
It seems that in our world and in our nation, life is under attack. Bishop Gregory Parkes shares a message for October, Respect Life Month. While there are reasons to be discouraged, let us never lose hope. St. Joseph is a model we can follow to always protect life, especially at the most vulnerable stage, in the womb. Click here to view the video.
Ministry Update
Office of Life, Justice & Advocacy

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. Applications are due on October 1, 2021. Learn more at www.dosp.org/life.
World Day of Migrants and Refugees 2021 ~ Sunday, September 26, 2021
Yesterday we celebrated the World Day of Migrants and Refugees. Join CRS by taking action to change lives! We invite all people to advocate for our sisters and brothers on the move by emailing your members of Congress. Text MIGRATION to 67768 to easily access the latest action alert and have your voice be heard!​

Holy, beloved Father, ​
bless each act of welcome and outreach
that draws those in exile into the “we” of community and of the Church,
so that our earth may truly become what you yourself created it to be:
the common home of all our sisters and brothers. Amen 

- Pope Francis
For the Faithful Departed
Let us keep the souls and the families of the faithful departed in our prayers:



  • Mrs. Linda Day, grandmother of Reverend Connor Penn, Parochial Vicar of St. Catherine of Siena Parish, Clearwater

  • Mr. Leonard J. Mganga, brother of Reverend Claudius Mganga, Parochial Vicar of Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Inverness



May their souls and all the souls of the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace!
Bulletin Announcements
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Thank you for your continued support and prayers.
Bishop Gregory Parkes has launched GulfCoastCatholic.org, a news website to help Catholics know, live and share the faith. You’ll find articles that inform and, hopefully, inspire. 
Important Links
Rev. Msgr. Robert F. Morris
Vicar General
Diocese of St. Petersburg
727-344-1611