Vol. 37: No. 36 ~ October 24, 2022 |
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Office of the Chancellor for Canonical Affairs
Special Collections and Parish Missions
For years, the Diocese of St. Petersburg has had a policy prohibiting collections conducted by visiting missionaries, parish mission presenters or other speakers.
To view a copy of this policy, please click here. If you have questions about the policy, please contact Deacon Rick Wells at (727) 341-6832 or by e-mail: rwells@dosp.org.
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Clearance of Clergy, Religious and Lay Presenters
Please remember that all priests, deacons, religious women and men, and lay presenters coming from outside the Diocese of St. Petersburg to perform ministry or to offer presentations must first be cleared through the Office of the Chancellor for Canonical Affairs. This includes those who are offering virtual presentations through Zoom and other online options.
Request forms for clearance of speakers can be found on the Office of the Chancellor for Canonical Affairs section of the diocesan website at this link.
In the case of local priests and deacons in active ministry, it is not necessary to complete a Clearance Request Form. This can be verified by checking our diocesan website under this link.
If you have any questions about the suitability of a priest or deacon residing in our diocesan boundaries who is not listed on our diocesan website, please contact the Office of the Chancellor for Canonical Affairs at (727) 341-6832 or by email.
If the invited presenter will not be speaking on topics of faith and morals but rather on non-religious subjects or general topics related to other areas of a school’s curriculum, then the approval should come from the school pastor, the entity’s administrator or, in the case of a school, from the school’s president or principal or from the Superintendent of Catholic Schools.
Thank you for your dedicated ministry to the People of God!
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Office of Marriage and Family Life
Marriage Enrichment Day
The Diocese of St. Petersburg and Worldwide Marriage Encounter are hosting the one-day enrichment MARRIED AND IN LOVE… MOST OF THE TIME! on November 12, 2022, at the Pastoral Center, 6363 9th Ave. N., St. Petersburg, from 9:30 a.m. until 3:30 p.m. Married couples of all ages and stages are invited to this special enrichment day.
We all need time to renew and reconnect with our spouse—and with other couples in our Catholic Community. Invite your married friends and spend the day remembering your love story and hearing about new ways to live your best life in love. The fee for the enrichment is $30.00 per couple for all materials and meals.
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Office of Intercultural Ministries
Fourth Annual Diocesan African Mass
The African Catholic Ministry invites all to celebrate the Fourth Annual Diocesan African Mass. The Mass will be presided by Fr. Hugh Chikawe at Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 10110. N. Central Ave., Tampa, on Sunday, November 6, 2022 at 2:00 p.m.
Come and experience the celebration of the Catholic liturgy with diverse African languages and cultures. A reception with samples of African food will follow the Mass.
For more information, please contact David Kadiri at (520) 822-6822.
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Catholic Foundation
Parish Resources for Year-End and Beyond
To assist parishes working to promote legacy giving, end-of-year generosity and/or new, creative options for giving with parishioners, the Catholic Foundation has created camera ready, downloadable materials and pre-drafted text for message development.
- bulletin inserts and articles
- text for article, pulpit and web news post development
- social media graphics
- graphic elements
- information on the Donor-Advised Fund
If you have any questions, please contact the Catholic Foundation by calling call 727-374-0220 or email: foundation@dosp.org.
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Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs
Why Dialogue Matters
Saint Leo University’s Center for Catholic Jewish Studies invites you to join us on Thursday, November 10, 2022, from 7:00 to 9:00 p.m. at Congregation Schaarai Zedek, 3303 W. Swann Ave., Tampa, for a conversation on why the practice of dialogue is essential for our traditions, institutions, and society.
“Why Dialogue Matters” features talks by Dr. Matthew Tapie, and Rabbi David Maayan, and in conversation with a panel of local leaders. The program concludes with the presentation of the 18th Eternal Light Award to Dr. Eugene Fisher for his 50 years of contributions to Catholic Jewish relations.
The evening begins with a 6:15 p.m. hors d'oeuvres reception. To register for this event, click here. For more details, please contact Dr. Matthew Tapie at (352) 588-7298 or matthew.tapie@saintleo.edu.
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For the Faithful Departed |
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Let us keep the souls and the families of the faithful departed in our prayers:
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Update: Funeral Mass information for Denise Roach, former Director of St. Jerome Early Childhood Center, Largo
May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed
by the mercy of God, rest in peace!
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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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Rev. Msgr. Robert F. Morris
Vicar General
Diocese of St. Petersburg
727-344-1611
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