Vol. 39: No. 01 ~ January 8, 2024

Ministries Updates

Office of Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs


Week of Prayer for Christian Unity

Just a reminder that the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is from January 18 through January 25, 2024. The theme for this year:  “You shall love the Lord your God….and your neighbor as yourself.” 


Please follow the following link for additional information and resources: Graymoor Ecumenical & Interreligious Institute (geii.org)


Pastors please consider bulletin announcements and pulpit announcements or a prayer service in your parish.  

Office of Marriage and Family Life


Marriage Conference Early-Bird Pricing Ends Soon

Discover God’s plan for your marriage and family and grow together in holiness by attending “Together in Holiness,” a special one-day event for married and engaged couples taking place on Saturday, March 16, 2024, at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle, 5815 5th Ave N., St. Petersburg. Discounted tickets are available through February 5, 2024, so be sure to register soon and set your marriage on the path to greatness! Learn more at the following link: togetherinholiness.org/stpetersburg.

For the Faithful Departed

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


  • Dr. Lynn Ann Lydon, sister of Reverend Michael Lydon, retired priest of the Diocese of St. Petersburg


  • Mrs. Carole Reitzel, sister of Reverend Brian McColl, a retired priest of the Diocese of Peterborough, Ontario, with seasonal residence in Prince of Peace Parish, Sun City Center.


  • Mrs. Beverly Ann Tenten, mother of Mrs. Michele Williams, Parish Business Manager of Holy Cross Parish, St. Petersburg



May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed

by the mercy of God, rest in peace!

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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