Vol. 37: No. 23 ~ June 13, 2022
Official Announcements
Office of the Bishop

Statement from Bishop Parkes - Surgery Update
On Friday, June 10th, Bishop Gregory Parkes shared the following statement regarding his surgery on Thursday, June 9th:

I want to thank everyone for your continued prayers and words of encouragement. According to my surgeon, the amputation surgery yesterday went very well . While I’m experiencing some expected pain and discomfort, overall I’m doing great. Again, I’m very grateful for all the prayers and support!

Please continue to keep Bishop Parkes in your prayers. For ideas on how you can provide prayerful support or our local shepherd, please click here.
Clergy Appointment
Most Reverend Gregory Parkes, Bishop of St. Petersburg, announces the following clergy appointment, effective June 13, 2022:
 
APPOINTMENT
Rev. Msgr. Michael G. Muhr to Parochial Administrator pro tempore of St. Lawrence Parish, Tampa, continuing all other assignments.
Synod on Synodality Report Communicates How We Are Journeying Together
More than 6,000 people in the Diocese of St. Petersburg participated in the Vatican’s Synod on Synodality between October 2021 and March 2022 through listening and discernment sessions rooted in the Holy Spirit. This Synod is an opportunity to listen to each other’s joys and sorrows, and to share our hopes and dreams for the future of the Church.

A report has been created to highlight the feedback that has been received. The report is a synthesis of common themes and includes next steps for the Diocese of St. Petersburg. This information can be accessed by visiting www.JourneyingTogether.org.

Also, here are direct links.
Ministry Update
Office of Human Resources

2023 Pastoral Center Holiday Schedule
The 2023 Holiday Schedule for the Pastoral Center has been finalized and may be found here. If you have any questions about the schedule, please contact Claudia Shoro, Executive Director of Human Resources, at cshoro@dosp.org or (727) 341-6842.
For the Faithful Departed
Let us keep the souls and the families of the faithful departed in our prayers:


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.
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