Local Catholic Churches to Hold a Special Collection for Gaza

The collection will help Christians and other innocent victims of violence in Gaza and surrounding areas. Bishop Gregory Parkes is asking all 74 parishes, five missions, and one shrine in the Diocese of Saint Petersburg to hold a special collection before September 30th for vital humanitarian relief for the sick, malnourished, and wounded in Gaza …

Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle Hosts 1,000,000 Acts of Mercy Event

Creating Toiletry Bags for the Homeless  As part of the Cathedral’s commitment to the Diocese of Saint Petersburg’s “1,000,000 Acts of Mercy Challenge,” the parish community is participating in extra acts of kindness and mercy this year. The church is collecting donations of toothpaste, toothbrushes, body wash, deodorant, and other items for people in need. …