Announcements ~ April 7, 2026

Posted inParish Bulletin Announcements, Pastoral Bulletin

DIOCESAN OFFICES

Office of Marriage and Family Life

Divorce Minister Training & Formation
If your parish has ever said, “”We want to help divorced Catholic…but we don’t know how”—this is your next step.  Join us on April 25-26, 2026 for a 2-Day Catholic Divorce Ministry Training, Hosted by the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, on Zoom.
Can’t attend in April? Join one of our May Abounding Joy Ministry Intensive Training Sessions—a powerful way to jump-start your ministry.  These sessions are co-sponsored by several dioceses, including the Diocese of St. Petersburg, bringing together leaders who are ready to serve with clarity and confidence. Grounded in Catholic teaching, our Ministry trainings provide the practical “Roadmap” your parish needs to move from hesitation to confident accompaniment.  Register now at this link: www.aboundingjoyministry.com/events.
Presenter: Carolyn Klika Catino, Catholic Divorce Ministry Coach, Founder of Abounding Joy Ministry.
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Evening of Support and Healing for Separated and Divorced 
Separated or divorced Catholics are warmly invited to a free online Evening of Support and Healing, offered at two times for your convenience: Tuesday, May 19 or Thursday, May 21—choose the date that works best for you.  If you or someone you love is experiencing the pain, confusion, or loneliness that can follow separation or divorce, please know you are not alone and that the Church cares deeply about your healing.  This evening includes prayer, encouragement, practical guidance, and live Q&A with Catholic Divorce Ministry Coach Carolyn Catino, from Abounding Joy Ministry.  This event is co-sponsored by the Diocese of St. Petersburg and Abounding Joy Ministry.
To register, visit www.aboundingjoyministry.com/events or use the QR code at this flyer:  https://shorturl.at/YKnMP.

PARISHES/ORGANIZATIONS

St. Gianna Center Concert “Journey of Hope”
Join us on a Journey of Hope! St. Gianna Center is excited to present Catholic Country Music Artist, Bradley Banning.  He’s on a mission to make Country music for the family.  Songs about faith, family, and real life.  No watered down. Not cheesy.  Just genuine Country music that doesn’t compromise his Catholic faith.

Join us in raising money to support the life-affirming ministry of the St. Gianna Center.

Join us on Saturday, April 25, from 6:00 to 10:00 PM at the Maria Center at Most Holy Name of Jesus Catholic Church, 5800 15th Ave. S. , Gulfport.  Cost is free and includes BBQ Dinner.  Donations are welcomed! More information at this link:  https://secure.qgiv.com/event/sgc2026/ or visit our site:  StGiannaCenter.com.

Promotional flyer at this link: https://shorturl.at/gNxcQ.

FAST Meeting
St. Paul Parish, St. Petersburg, invites you to join them at the 2026 FAST Nehemiah Action meeting on Thursday, April 16 , from 7:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. at the First Baptist Church of St. Petersburg, 1900 Gandy Blvd. N., St. Petersburg. We will join with members of other faith congregations to encourage and support continued efforts to increase affordable housing, the City of Dunedin’s move to make green infrastructure part of all development plans, and to better serve mental health needs by publicizing the Care About Me Program to all schools and child service providers.

How can you help? With FAST, your very presence – just by showing up – makes a difference! Your participation can help us create systemic change in our local community.  In our faith, we are called to stand with the poor and to protect creation.  You are invited to show up and be counted! To sign up or get more information, please contact Patty Bitterli, Karen McKenna or Loretta Rieman through the Parish Office at 727-822-3481.  For more information on FAST, visit our website: http://fast-pinellas.org.

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1st Annual Cornerstone Gala ~ Catholic Student Center at USF
We would like to invite you to a very special event on Saturday, April 25, 2026 from 6:00 PM to 10:00 PM at the Tampa Center Club, 123 S. Westshore Blvd., Tampa.  This will be a fun and meaningful evening featuring opportunities to meet other members of the Catholic community who are interested in the growth of the campus ministry at the University of South Florida. The night will include a time to connect, music by current students, games, raffles, and auction, along with a chance to learn more about our mission and the exciting plans ahead for the Catholic Student Center.

For more information, please contact Kevin Maloney at 813-450-1702 or Kevin@catholicusf.org.

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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.