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Vol. 39: No. 40 ~ November 25, 2024

Official Announcements

Office of the Bishop

 

Thanksgiving Blessing

This Thanksgiving Bishop Gregory Parkes shares 12 things to be thankful for in the Diocese of Saint Petersburg. Despite some difficulties this year, we thank God for our blessings!


Please follow this link to watch the Bishop’s video Thanksgiving message. Bishop Parkes and the entire Pastoral Center staff wish you and your loved ones a blessed Thanksgiving and upcoming Advent season!

New Configuration of Deaneries

Following consultation with the Presbyteral Council, Bishop Parkes has announced a new deanery configuration, containing several realignments of parishes and deaneries, along with new names for each deanery, based upon the counties in which they are situated. Changes will take effect December 1, 2024.


The decree from Bishop Parkes may be found at this link. To view a list of the new deaneries click here.

Office of the Chancellor for Canonical Affairs

 

Thanksgiving Holiday

The Pastoral Center Offices will close at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, November 27th and will remain closed Thursday, November 28th and Friday, November 29th for the Thanksgiving Holiday. We will reopen on Monday, December 2nd, at 8:30 a.m.

 

May you and your loved ones enjoy a blessed and safe holiday!

Ministry Update

Marriage and Family Life


Together in Holiness Marriage Conference

Married and engaged couples are invited to the second annual Together in Holiness marriage conference on March 8, 2025 from 8:30 am - 3:30 pm at St. Paul Catholic Church in Tampa, FL. This one-day conference will help you strengthen your relationship with your spouse and discover God’s plan for your family. Registration: $64 per couple and $5 per child for on-site childcare. An Early Bird discount is available through January 20th as well as scholarships upon request. This conference is presented by the St. John Paul II Foundation and the Diocese of St. Petersburg.


For more info, visit togetherinholiness.org/stpetersburg or email cameron@forlifeandfamily.org.

Bulletin Announcements

View current information that can be included in parish bulletins here.



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