DIOCESAN OFFICES

Wait List in Place for the 2025 Eucharistic Encounter

The 2025 Eucharistic Encounter, is scheduled for Saturday, September 20, 2025, at Amalie Arena, in Tampa. We have now reached capacity with more than 12,000 reserving seats for this free event, featuring Mass, Adoration, and an inspiring line-up of nationally recognized speakers and musicians, all led by Most Reverend Gregory Parkes, Bishop of Saint Petersburg.

At this time, a wait list sign-up is now available. Wait list participants will receive notice if a set of seats becomes available. The primary contact has 48 hours to respond and claim the reservation. If no response is received within 48 hours, the reservation will be offered to the next group on the wait list.

Learn more and sign-up on the wait list at https://www.dosp.org/encounter.

Pastoral Plan and Mercy Challenge News and Updates
Each season offers unique opportunities for Works of Mercy! This week we discuss seasonal ideas to engage your community throughout the remainder of the year.

Bookmark our webpage for news and updates: https://www.dosp.org/courageouslyliving/calltoconversion-resources/news-and-updates.

A new issue will be posted each week to keep you informed and to support your participation in the challenge.
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PARISHES/ORGANIZATIONS

Feast Day Celebration!
Come and join us in celebrating our Patroness, Mary Help of Christians on Saturday, May 24, 2025 from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm at 6400 East Chelsea Street, Tampa. The festival will begin with 5:00 pm Mass followed by a Rosary procession, May Crowning, light refreshments and fellowship. Feel free to come dressed as your favorite saint and bring your personal Mary statues to be blessed.

Contact Pam at the Parish office for more information: (813) 626-7588, parish@mhctampa.org.

Elisheba House Eucharistic Healing Retreat
Elisheba House is once again offering its “Your Heart’s Desire” Eucharistic Healing Retreat for adults. This year’s retreat will be held Friday and Saturday, June 27-28, 2025, at the Hampton Inn, 11780 State Road 54, Odessa. Promotional materials are attached. Please share with your parishioners. To register, go to https://www.elishebahouse.org/retreats.html.

PILGRIMAGES AROUND THE DIOCESE

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