Vol. 39: No. 11 ~ March 18, 2024

Office of Faith Formation

Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Training to be Offered in June

St. Raphael Catholic Church and School, St. Petersburg will be offering a Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Level One Formation Course this summer, beginning June 18, 2024. This course is designed to be a spiritual formation experience and instruction. Catechists will participate in nearly 100 hours of formation and will prepare a special environment called the Atrium. Please join us in praying for those who are called to this ministry. To learn more about the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd Level One Training at St. Raphael, please contact Jesse Broadus at cgsemail@st-raphaels.com or (727) 821-7989 or you may also find information on the CGS USA website. | Click here for registration brochure.

Office of Life Ministry

Nationwide Invitation to Pray for the End of Abortion and for the Protection of Women and Pre-Born Children Begins on March 25th

On March 26, the Supreme Court of the United States will hear oral arguments in a case that has the potential to make a major impact in the widespread accessibility of chemical abortion (abortion pills). Chemical abortions are now the most common form of abortion in the United States. Most Reverend Timothy P. Broglio of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, and president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), and Bishop Michael F. Burbidge of Arlington, chairman of the USCCB’s Committee on Pro-Life Activities have announced a nationwide invitation to prayer beginning on March 25 (the eve of the oral arguments), through June 2024, when the court's decision is expected. Invitation may be viewed here. Background information may be found here.

Florida Prepares for Abortion Battle

A grassroots team has come together to stop the extreme Florida abortion amendment. The campaign for the deceptively-titled "Amendment to Limit Government Interference with Abortion" has collected enough petitions to qualify for the November 2024 ballot. On February 7th, Florida's Supreme Court heard oral arguments to determine whether the language of the proposed amendment is clear and covers only a single subject. 

If the court approves this amendment for placement on the ballot, your help will be needed to spread the truth: this amendment doesn't limit abortion regulation; it prohibits abortion regulation. The amendment does not define "viability," "health care provider," or "patient's health" and the ballot summary fails to communicate to voters the chief purpose of the amendment - legalizing abortion until the moment of birth. 

Florida Voters Against Extremism, organized by the collaborative effort of pro-life leaders in the state, has put in place the structure necessary to run a statewide campaign. A website has been created to tell Florida voters that this deceptive amendment is not what it seems. You can find more information, sign-up for emails, or make a donation to stop this extreme abortion amendment at TooExtremeforFL.com.



To keep up to date with the campaign and share updates with your friends, “like, follow and share” Florida Voters Against Extremism on Facebook, Instagram, and X.

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

• Sr. Rosa Ulloa

May her soul and the souls of all the faithful departed

by the mercy of God, rest in peace!

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Thank you for your continued support and prayers.