Vol. 37: No. 18 ~ May 2, 2022 |
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Office of the Bishop
Clergy Appointment
Most Reverend Gregory Parkes, Bishop of St. Petersburg, announces the following clergy changes, effective July 1, 2022:
APPOINTMENT
Reverend Pius T. Mathew [Kanjirappally, India], to Parochial Vicar of Holy Cross Parish, St. Petersburg, also assisting with Hispanic Ministry at St. Catherine of Siena Parish, Clearwater. Father Mathew has assisted with ministry to English- and Spanish-speaking faithful in parishes of the Diocese of Austin, Texas, since 2008.
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Ordination to the Priesthood
The Diocese of St. Petersburg joyfully announces the upcoming Ordination to the Priesthood of Reverend Mr. Zachary E. Brasseur and Reverend Mr. Donald J. Amodeo. Deacons Brasseur and Amodeo will be ordained by Most Reverend Gregory L. Parkes, Bishop of St. Petersburg, on Saturday, May 21, 2022, 11:00 a.m., at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle, St. Petersburg. The Mass is open to the public and can also be viewed via livestream on our diocesan website: www.dosp.org/livestream.
You are also welcome to attend the Vespers Service, on Friday, May 20, 2022, 7:00 p.m., at Christ the King Catholic Church, 821 S. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa. The Vesper Service will also be livestreamed on Christ the King’s website: ctk-tampa.org.
Please keep Deacons Brasseur and Amodeo in prayer, as they joyfully await the day of their ordination to the Sacred Priesthood!
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Office of the Chancellor for Canonical Affairs
Vatican Exhibit of Sacred Relics to Visit Florida in May
An extraordinary exhibit of relics of the saints will be touring the dioceses of Florida for the month of May. Locally, the relics will be display at St. Theresa Catholic Church, 1107 Commercial Way, Spring Hill, on Sunday, May 8, 2022, beginning at 6:30 p.m. and on Friday, May 13th at St. Paul Parish, 12708 N. Dale Mabry Highway, Tampa. Father Carlos Martins, a Vatican-appointed expert on relics, will be present with a Vatican collection of over 160 relics, some as old as 2,000 years. Among the treasures will be relics of the Apostles, St. Mary Magdalene, St. Joseph, St. Maria Goretti, St. Therese of Lisieux, and others. You are encouraged to bring your articles of devotion (such as rosaries, holy cards, etc.) and pictures of ill friends/family members, which you will be able to touch to the reliquaries as a means of intercession. Please spread the word!
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Office of the Diaconate
St. Stephen Gatherings
The Office of the Diaconate plans to begin a new inquiry group in October 2022, and will be hosting St. Stephen Gatherings for those interested in learning more about the Permanent Diaconate. With Deacons and wives in attendance, this will be an evening of information, conversation, and refreshments. If you have someone in your community
who may have expressed an interest in the Diaconate, please feel free to invite them
and their wives (if applicable) , better yet, join them for one of these evenings from 6:30 PM to 8:00 PM:
Tuesday, June 21, 2022, Cathedral of St. Jude Parish Center, St. Petersburg
Thursday, June 23, 2022, St. Joan of Arc Parish Center, Spring Hill
Tuesday, June 28, 2022, St. Timothy Parish Center, Lutz
Please contact the Diaconate Office via phone 727-341-6826 or diaconate@dosp.org. to reserve a spot now.
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Office of Life, Justice and Advocacy
Every Child Deserves a Home - A Program of Foster Care Awareness and Spiritual Adoption
The offices of Youth and Young Adult Ministry and Life, Justice and Advocacy have put together a plan of Spiritual Adoption for foster children seeking an adoptive family. This simple plan raises awareness of the need for foster families and forever homes, while lifting up one particular child in prayer. For more information, please contact Sabrina at sab@dosp.org; 727-344-1611, ext. 5325.
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View current information that can be included in parish bulletins here.
Thank you for your continued support and prayers.
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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.
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Rev. Msgr. Robert F. Morris
Vicar General
Diocese of St. Petersburg
727-344-1611
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