Vol. 38: No. 43 ~ December 11, 2023

Office of the Chancellor for Canonical Affairs

Pastoral Center and Pastoral Bulletin Holiday Schedule

The Pastoral Center will close at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, December 21, 2023 for the Christmas and New Year holidays and will reopen on Wednesday, January 3, 2024, at

8:30 a.m.

The last Pastoral Bulletin for 2023 will be issued next Monday, December 18th, and the first publication for 2024 will be on Monday, January 8, 2024.

We wish you and your loved ones every blessing during the upcoming Christmas season and throughout the coming year!

Office of Life, Justice and Advocacy

CRS Rice Bowl and Mini-Grants 

Each Lent, parishes, schools and campus ministries participate in Rice Bowl, the Catholic Relief Services (CRS) Lenten program of prayer, fasting, and giving. 75% of the collection is sent to CRS to fund international relief and development projects that prevent hunger and poverty in over 100 countries where CRS is working. 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 January 22, 2024. Learn more at www.dosp.org/life.

Parishes, schools and ministries wishing to place a new order or increase their order for CRS Rice Bowls may do so here: www.crsricebowl.org. Questions about what is currently on order for your parish or school may be directed to Heidi Varley at lifeministries@dosp.org. 

Catholic Days at the Capitol

Now is the time to register to attend Catholic Days at the Capitol which will be held on February 6-7, 2024. The Bishops of Florida invite you to advocate for the protection of human life & dignity as lawmakers continue the important work of shaping Florida's laws and future for the common good. Events include a legislative briefing, awards breakfast & 49th Annual Red Mass of the Holy Spirit.

For a schedule of events and to register, please click here. If you have questions, please contact Heidi Varley at lifeministries@dosp.org or call (727) 341-6849.

Let us keep the souls and the families of the faithful departed in our prayers:

• Sr. Janet Finley, O.S.F.

May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed

by the mercy of God, rest in peace!

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



Thank you for your continued support and prayers.