PARISHES AND ORGANIZATIONS

Misa y Procesión En Honor Al Señor De Los Milagro

La Hermandad del Señor de los Milagros de Tampa con gran fe, devoción y alegría invita a nuestra comunidad en general a la Sagrada Misa y procesión en honor al Señor de los Milagros.  El evento tendra lugar el 25 de octubre, 2026, comenzando a las 12:30 PM en la Iglesia St. Mark the Evangelist, 9724 Cross Creek Blvd., Tampa. 

¡Te esperamos con un corazón Nazareno y con los brazos abiertos! 

Para obtener más información, llama al 813-200-8858; por Email: hsmtpafl@gmail.com o visita:  https://www.hsmtpafl.org/ 

Mass and Procession in Honor of the Lord of the Miracles
The Brotherhood of the Lord of Miracles of Tampa with great faith, devotion and joy invites our community in general to the holy Mass and Procession in Honor of the Lord of the Miracles

Join us on October 25 at 12:30 pm at St. Mark The Evangelist Catholic Church, 9724 Cross Creek Blvd., Tampa, for this celebration.

For more information visit: www.hsmtpafl.org/; or by Email: hsmtpafl@gmail.com or Phone: (813) 200-8858.

St. Peter the Apostle Fall Festival: November 5-8, 2026

Thursday, November 5th, 5 – 9 PM

Friday, November 6th, 5 – 11 PM

Saturday, November 7th, 11 – 11 PM

Sunday, November 8th, 12 – 5 PM

Join the parish community for rides, games, food, live music, and beer tents. Admission and parking are free!

12747 Interlaken Road, Trinity, FL

Tampa Bay Courage and EnCourage

Courage is a group of Catholics who experience same-sex attractions.  Through discussion, prayer and chaste friendship, Courage members strengthen each other to joyfully live out the authentic teachings of the Catholic Church. To learn more call Fr. John McEvoy at 352-206-2042.  Meet with Father or ask him how to participate in the monthly Courage meetings.  

EnCourage provides support for families and friends of those with same-sex attraction and/or gender dysphoria. In many cases, their loved ones have embraced an LGBTQ  identity and no longer practice the faith. Through prayer and sharing we offer support to remain faithful. To learn more call 813-591-3766.  We respect your privacy. 

Quick view resources: couragerc.org; courageandencouragetampabay.org; Desire of the Everlasting Hills (one hour documentary). 

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The 45th Annual Ukrainian Autumn Festival will take place on November 14–15, 2026 at Epiphany of Our Lord Ukrainian Catholic Church in St. Petersburg

This annual festival is a wonderful opportunity for the Tampa Bay community to experience Ukrainian faith, culture, traditional food, music, dancing, crafts, and fellowship. It is also an important event for the parish and helps allow them to continue parish ministries and support for Ukraine.

All are warmly invite to attend and celebrate! Click here to view the flyer.

Karaoke Worship Night – Saturday, November 14 at 7:00 PM at St. Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in Holiday

Come raise your voice for an evening of karaoke, worship, fellowship and refreshments. The cost is $5 per person.

Questions? Call the rectory at 727-938-1974.

Reflections on the Challenge & Promise of Catholic-Jewish Relations Today. Sunday, November 15, 2026 from 5:15 PM – 8:00 PM at Higgins Hall

Join us for an evening of reflection on the challenge and promise of Catholic-Jewish relations today. We will recognize positive developments in Catholic-Jewish dialogue and consider the challenges in the work ahead.

All information can be found at the following link: https://your.saintleo.edu/ccjs/elad.

Location: Higgins Hall at St. Lawrence Catholic Church (5225 N. Himes Ave. Tampa, FL 33614)

Liturgical New Year Party – Saturday, November 28^th from 5:00 – 9:00 PM at St. Anthony the Abbot, Brooksville

Free event for all ages. Get dresses fancy, enjoy a potluck dinner, dancing, and sign up to be in the talent show entertainment. We will count down the New Year at sunset/7pm. Bonus if your attire or dish is themed: colors will be purple, pink, and green; as we are leaving Ordinary time and going into Advent. 

Questions? Please contact Mrs. Robens at HANGEL20@hotmail.com 

PILGRIMAGES AROUND THE DIOCESE

If your parish is offering a pilgrimage within the coming months, we invite you to share this information with the Diocesan Dispatch, please email amunden@dosp.org.  This allows readers to view opportunities to participate in an upcoming pilgrimage.  The pilgrimages are posted in the Diocesan website under the Diocesan Dispatch page at this link.