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Vol. 39: No. 43 ~ December 17, 2024

Official Announcements

Office of the Bishop


Celebrate the Start of the Jubilee Year of Hope on Sunday, January 5, 2025

The year 2025 will be a Jubilee Year in the Catholic Church with the theme of “Hope.” Bishop Gregory Parkes will celebrate the Opening Mass of the Jubilee on Sunday, January 5, 2025, 11:30 a.m., at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle, 5815 5th Ave. N., St. Petersburg. All are welcome! Also, in honor of the Epiphany of the Lord, children are invited to dress as one of the Three Kings and arrive by 11:15 a.m. to participate with their families in a procession. 



Serve as a Hope Ambassador during the Jubilee Year of Hope

Would you be willing to serve as a Hope Ambassador for your parish, school, or ministry? You will help spread hope in your community by promoting Jubilee Year events, activities, and prayers. To serve as a Hope Ambassador, visit dosp.flocknote.com/HopeAmbassadors or text Hope2025 to 84576. Thank you for helping in this important mission, and may hope fill your heart always!

Office of the Chancellor for Canonical Affairs


Pastoral Center Offices ~ Christmas Break

The Pastoral Center Offices will be closed for the Christmas holiday starting on Monday, December 23, 2024 at 2:00 PM through January 1, 2025. Our offices will reopen on Thursday, January 2nd at 8:30 AM.

The next Pastoral Bulletin will be published on Monday, January 6th.



Thank you for all your support during this year. Bishop Parkes and the staff members of the Pastoral Center wish you and your loved ones every blessing during the coming Christmas season and throughout the New Year!

Ministries Updates

Office of Life, Justice and Advocacy 


CRS Rice Bowl Grant Opportunity

CRS Rice Bowl is celebrating its 50th Anniversary this Lent! Millions of Catholics in the U.S. donate each Lent in support of CRS international anti-poverty relief and development projects in over 120 countries. 75% of the collection is used overseas and the 25% retained by our Diocese is made available for small grants of up to $1,000.00. Diocesan entities may apply for grants to help fund innovative hunger and poverty alleviation efforts or justice education projects. Applications are due by January 22, 2025.


Please click on this link to download the application.



CRS Rice Bowl Orders

This Lent is the 50th Anniversary of CRS Rice Bowl! Parishes, schools and ministries wishing to place a new order or increase their order for CRS Rice Bowls may do so here: crsricebowl.org.


Questions about what is currently on order for your parish or school may be directed to Heidi Varley at lifeministries@dosp.org.

Office of Marriage and Family Life

 

Marriage Jubilee Mass

The Marriage Jubilee Mass of Thanksgiving will take place at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle on Sunday, February 9, 2025, at 3:00 PM. This event honors couples throughout the Diocese who will celebrate their 25th or 50th anniversary as well as those celebrating 51 or more years of marriage during the 2025 calendar year. RSVP by calling your parish office by Wednesday January 15th.

 

Information for the 2025 Marriage Jubilee Mass was emailed to all parishes and missions. If this wasn’t received, please contact Deb Alexander in the Office of Marriage & Family Life at deb@dosp.org or call 727-341-6847.

Bulletin Announcements

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



Thank you for your continued support and prayers.

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