Pastoral Bulletin ~ October 3, 2022

Vol. 37: No. 33 ~ October 3, 2022

Official Announcements

Office of the Chancellor for Administration

Assistance to Hurricane Ian Victims and Special Collection

Hurricane Ian has caused significant damage throughout the state of Florida, including parts of our own Diocese. Many in the most impacted areas have lost everything. In response to the devastation, the Diocese of St. Petersburg is asking for donations for our Disaster Relief Fund. 100% of the funds collected will benefit people affected by natural disasters including Hurricane Ian. In addition, Bishop Parkes is asking all parishes to conduct a special collection for our diocesan Disaster Relief Fund during one of the weekends in October. We ask that funds be sent to the Diocese no later than November 4, 2022. Letters from Bishop Parkes to parishioners are also included in both English and Spanish at this link.

For those who wish to respond by giving online, they may dosp.org/disasterrelief/ and follow the instructions included on the page. Pastors: Please be sure to include this information on your parish website and in your other parish communications. Also, if your parish, school, or ministry is taking action to help people affected by Hurricane Ian, please send details to the diocesan Communications Office so that we may invite others to support your efforts. We will be sharing information on how to help hurricane victims on our diocesan website, our social media, and on our radio station, Spirit FM 90.5, and with local media outlets. Email communicate@dosp.org or call 727-344-1611, ext. 5346.

Office of the Chancellor for Canonical Affairs

Sample Parish Bulletin Announcements for World Mission Sunday

This year’s World Mission Sunday (WMS) takes place on the weekend of October 22-23. World Mission Sunday is our annual worldwide Eucharistic celebration for missions and missionaries around the world. This is your opportunity to generously give to those throughout the world in desperate need of food, shelter, medical care, and hope! To read this year’s World Mission Sunday message from Pope Francis, please click here.

For sample parish bulletin announcements in English and Spanish, along with other resources and promotional materials, please click on the following link.