Pastoral Bulletin ~ January 30, 2023

Vol. 38: No. 05 ~ January 30, 2023

Ministries Updates

Office of Life, Justice and Advocacy

CRS Rice Bowl ~ Prepare to bring Lent to Life!

Each Lent, parishes and schools participate in Rice Bowl, the Catholic Relief Services' (CRS) educational program of prayer, fasting, and giving. 75% of the collection is sent to CRS headquarters to fund projects that help to prevent hunger and poverty around the world. 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 by Wednesday, February 15, 2023. Please click here to download the application.

Learn more at www.dosp.org/life.

Saint Leo University, Center for Catholic-Jewish Studies

Nostra Aetate and the Challenge and Promise of Catholic-Jewish Dialogue

Wednesday, February 15, 2023 from 7:00 to 8:30 pm

During the fall 2022 CCJS event, Why Dialogue Matters, important topics were raised by panelists including the history of Catholic-Jewish relations and Christian views of Jews and Judaism. The CCJS invites you to join a conversation that will explore these topics. The discussion will be led by Dr. Matthew Tapie and Rabbi David Maayan. Dr. Tapie and Rabbi Maayan will discuss the history of Catholic-Jewish relations, the Second Vatican Council declaration, Nostra Aetate, and the promise and challenge of Catholic-Jewish dialogue today.

This event is free, in-person, and open to the public, but space is limited. The Saint Leo University Tampa Education Center is located at 1403 N Howard Ave, Tampa, FL 33607. Registration at this link.

For more information, please contact sasha.bergstrasser@saintleo.edu.