Vol. 37: No. 09 ~ February 28, 2022
Official Announcement
Office of the Chancellor for Canonical Affairs

Prayers and Donations for Ukraine
Our local Epiphany of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church, 434 90th Avenue North,
St. Petersburg, is inviting Tampa Bay Ukrainians and all people of goodwill join them in praying for the people of Ukraine. The parish is hosting a prayer vigil on Ash Wednesday, March 2nd, at Noon. This coincides with Pope Francis’ call for prayer and fasting for peace on that day.
 
Also, various Catholic agencies around the U.S. are collecting donations to assist with the crisis in Ukraine. If you would like to provide financial assistance, please click on any of the following links:
 
 
Please pray for an end to the senseless violence that has so severely disrupted the lives of our brothers and sisters in Ukraine, as well as their family members throughout the world.
Ministries Updates
Office of Communications

Follow the Real Bishop Gregory Parkes
Please be sure you are following the official social media accounts for Bishop Gregory Parkes and not an imposter account. We have been informed of fake social media accounts that appear to be Bishop Gregory Parkes, but they are not. The official accounts are listed below. Report all other imposter accounts to the social media platform and to the Diocese of St. Petersburg Office of Communications, communicate@dosp.org.

Real Social Media Accounts for Bishop Gregory Parkes
Office of Life, Justice & Advocacy

CRS Rice Bowl
Prepare to bring Lent to Life! Check out the CRS Rice Bowl Lenten resources for parishes, schools and families. Parishes can easily set up an online CRS Rice Bowl community giving page.
 
If your parish has received Rice Bowls that you do not plan to use, please contact Sabrina Burton Schultz in the Office of Life, Justice & Advocacy immediately, so that they can be sent to another parish or school: 813-246-6916; sab@dosp.org.
 
Parishes not participating in CRS Rice Bowl should share this announcement on in their bulletins and on Social Media: Lenten Alms Change Lives
Each Lent, Catholic families across the country unite to put their faith into action through prayer, fasting and almsgiving. Through CRS Rice Bowl, families learn about how our sisters and brothers across the globe overcome hardships like hunger and malnutrition, and how we have the power to make the world a better place for all. Donate today through our Diocesan Rice Bowl giving page:https://www.dosp.org/life/catholic-relief-services/.
Bulletin Announcements
View current information that can be included in parish bulletins here.

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