Announcements ~ April 20, 2026
DIOCESAN OFFICES
Misa de Sanación para los Sobrevivientes de Abuso
El viernes, 6 de mayo de 2026 se celebrará una Misa de Sanación en español para sobrevivientes de abuso a las 6:30 PM. La misa tendrá lugar en St. Rita Catholic Church, 14404 14th Street, Dade City. El Padre Carlos Rojas, párroco de St. Rita, Dade City, será el celebrante. Esta misa se ofrece por aquellos que buscan sanación espiritual a causa de abuso en todas sus formas, incluyendo abuso sexual, físico o emocional, y para aquellos que deseen orar por las victimas/sobrevivientes de abuso.
Durante la misa, se invita a las personas que han sufrido de abuso a invocar a Jesús, el Buen Pastor, para obtener consuelo, paz y sanación. Después de la misa, habrá una oportunidad breve de rezar o conversar con un sacerdote y/o con John Lambert, L.C.S.W., Coordinador de Ayuda a Victimas.
Si tiene alguna pregunta, por favor de comunicarse con Ana Jahuey en la Oficina de Ministerios Interculturales: ajahuey@dosp.org.
Office of Safe Environment and Intercultural Ministries
Spanish Mass of Healing for Survivors of Abuse
A Spanish Mass of Healing for Survivors of Abuse will be held on Friday, May 22, 2026, 6:30 p.m., at St. Rita Catholic Church, 14404 14th Street, Dade City. Father Carlos Rojas, Pastor of St. Rita Parish, Dade City, will be the main celebrant and homilist. This Mass is being offered for those who seek spiritual healing from abuse in all forms, including sexual, physical, or emotional, and for those who wish to pray for victims/survivors of abuse, their family, and friends.
During the Mass, those harmed by abuse are invited to call upon Jesus, the Good Shepherd, for comfort, peace and healing. Opportunities for prayer with a priest or conversation with our Victim Assistance Coordinator, John Lambert, L.C.S.W. and other mental health professionals will be available following the Mass.
If you have questions, please contact Ana Jahuey in the Intercultural Ministries Office: ajahuey@dosp.org.
Spirit FM’s 40th Anniversary: Spread the Word
Spirit FM is celebrating 40 years of sharing hope with the Spirit FM Listening Family. This listener-supported ministry reaches people each day with faith-filled encouragement and uplifting music. All are invited to become partners, through a dollar a day, a best monthly gift, or a single gift, to help Spirit FM continue this mission of Courageously Living the Gospel, and move toward being fully funded.
Marian Congress 2026, “Mary, the Bridge to All Cultures”
The Diocese of Saint Petersburg invites you to the 8th Annual Marian Congress on Saturday, May 16th, 2026, at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle in St. Petersburg from 8:15 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Don’t miss this opportunity to grow in holiness and deepen your relationship with our Blessed Mother. Invite your friends and family! Join us for inspirational talks and opportunities for Mass, Confession, Adoration, Relic veneration and more! To register, visit: https://www.dosp.org/mariancongress/.
For more information, please contact the Office of Intercultural Ministries. Ana Jahuey ajahuey@dosp.org and (727) 344-1611 ext. 5471.
Congreso Mariano 2026, “María, el puente hacia todas las culturas”
La Diócesis de Saint Petersburg te invita a al 8º Congreso Mariano Anual el sábado, 16 de mayo de 2026 en la Catedral de San Judas en St. Petersburg. Comenzando a las 8:15 a.m. a las 4:00 p.m. No te pierdas esta oportunidad para crecer en santidad y profundizar en tu relación con nuestra Santísima Madre. ¡Invita a tus amigos y familiares! Únete a nosotros para charlas inspiradoras, Misa, confesiones, adoración, veneración de reliquias ¡y más! Para registrarte, visita: https://www.dosp.org/mariancongress/.
Para más información, por favor contacta a la Oficina de Ministerios Interculturales. Ana Jahuey ajahuey@dosp.org y (727) 344-1611 ext. 5471.
PARISHES/ORGANIZATIONS
The Serra Club of St. Petersburg invites everyone to participate in
WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS – SUNDAY, APRIL 26TH
On this Good Shepherd Sunday, we celebrate the World Day of Prayer for Vocations. Pray for an increase in vocations to the priesthood, diaconate, and consecrated life, especially for our diocese, that God will raise up good shepherds in our midst. If you think God is calling you to serve the Church as a priest or in the consecrated life, contact the Vocation Office at 727-345-3452 or email spvocation@dosp.org.
From Worldwide Marriage Encounter please see Bulletin announcements samples below:
#1
GIVE EACH OTHER THE BEST GIFT OF ALL
What do we want most for our marriage? Time—precious time to be together. This year give each other the gift of time and attention and affection and even a new way to communicate. Attend a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend Experience and fall more deeply in love with each other. This experience is for couples of all ages and stages. The next weekend will be held at the Franciscan Center in Tampa from June 5-7, 2026. Find out how a weekend of discovery is worth a lifetime of love! Apply today at www.wwme.org or call Matt and Gail at 813-270-7832 for more information.
#2
SPEND A WEEKEND EXPLORING a communication technique that could change your good marriage into a GREAT marriage. Apply today to attend the Worldwide Marriage Encounter Weekend Experience to be held at the Franciscan Center in Tampa, June 5-7, 2026.Learn about love that isn’t a chance, but a CHOICE—live your best life in love! For more information contact Matt and Gail at 813-270-7832 or apply today at www.wwme.org.
#3
WE ARE BETTER TOGETHER!
Are you thriving in your marriage? Do you want to find ways to be a better partner in your marriage? Attend a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience at the Franciscan Center, Tampa, June 5-7, 2026. Put your relationship up on the front burner and learn to listen and share in exciting new ways in your marriage. Apply online at www.wwme.org, and for more information call Matt and Gail at 813-270-7832.
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.