Vol. 37: No. 14 ~ April 4, 2022 |
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Office of Life, Justice and Advocacy
Catholic Campaign for Human Development's Art Contest
The Office of Life, Justice and Advocacy is pleased to announce the local winner of our 2021/22 Catholic Campaign for Human Development, Creating on the Margins Art Contest. Our Diocesan winner is Catherine Murphy, an 8th grade student from St. Stephen Catholic School. Catherine’s drawing has been sent to the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops for national judging. Thank you to Catherine and to St. Stephen Catholic School for their annual participation in this contest.
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Pope Francis Invites you to Join the Laudato Si’ Action Platform!
Caring for our brothers and sisters means caring for the home we share. The Laudato Si’ Action Platform is a space for institutions, communities, and families to learn and grow together as we journey towards full sustainability. Join now to take full advantage of action guides, videos, webinars and more. This opportunity is for everyone: Individuals, families, parishes, schools, healthcare agencies, ministerial groups, and others! Follow this link to join before April 22nd, Earth Day, to be a part of the first cohort.
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Victory Noll Sisters' Small Grants Program
Small grants of up to $1,000 are available to support projects, programs and events that advance the spirit of Laudato Si’ and promote diocesan and parish creation care activity as part of the synodal process. U.S. Catholic parishes, schools, dioceses, and other U.S. Catholic organizations should apply before May 2, 2022 by visiting this link.
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Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry
Camp Mary Help
Camp Mary Help is a distinctly Catholic camp that is rooted in faith and provides children with an enjoyable amount of summer fun! Camp Mary Help is open for seven weeks and is designed for children ages 5 to 15, with age-appropriate schedules and activities tailored for each group. Campers enjoy days filled with various water activities, nature exploration, sports, cooking, and much more!
Camp Mary Help provides campers with daily Faith Formation, which comes alive through daily Mass and faith-filled activities and challenges. The backdrop for Camp Mary Help is the 140-acre campus of Mary Help of Christians Center, located in Tampa. Join us this summer as faith and fun come together! More information at this link.
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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 her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed
by 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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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.
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Rev. Msgr. Robert F. Morris
Vicar General
Diocese of St. Petersburg
727-344-1611
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