DIOCESAN OFFICES

An Invitation from the Office of the Lay Pastoral Ministry Institute
Ask yourself: Could God be calling me to be a Lay Ecclesial Minister in His Church? For anyone interested in attending the LPMI Year of Discernment, the registration form and program information can be found on the LPMI web site at: https://www.dosp.org/lpmi/year-of-discernment/ or call the LPMI office at (727) 344-1611.  New classes begin September 13, 2025.

Workshop for Lay Leaders and Deacons: Protecting Our Families from Pornography
Two highly-respected speakers in promoting freedom from pornography, Father Allen Hoffa, from Integrity Restored, and Theo McManigal, from Covenant Eyes, will present a free workshop for all deacons and lay leaders (staff and ministry leaders), on Wednesday, September 3, 2025, from 9:30 a.m. to 2:15 p.m., at the Bethany Center, 18150 Bethany Center Drive, Lutz. Topics presented will include: the destructive impact of pornography, how to address the crisis of pornography in our communities, how to promote purity among the teens in our communities, and more. Morning snacks and lunch will be provided. All additional info, including speaker bios and a registration link, is included in the flyer at this link.  Deadline for registration is Friday, August 29th.

Healing Mass for Survivors of Abuse
The fifth annual Mass of Healing will be held 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. The Mass will be held on Saturday, September 6, 2025, 11:00 a.m., at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle, 5815 5th Avenue North, St. Petersburg. Most Reverend Gregory Parkes, Bishop of Saint Petersburg, will be the main celebrant. The community is invited to participate.

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., will be available following the Mass.

The Mass of Healing for Survivors of Abuse will be livestreamed at these links: dosp.org/livestream, Youtube.com/DioceseofStPete, and Facebook.com/DioStPete.

PARISHES/ORGANIZATIONS

Misa en Honor de Nuestra Señora de la Caridad del Cobre, Patrona de Cuba
La Iglesia de St. Lawrence, 5225 N. Himes Avenue, Tampa, les invita a una misa en honor a Nuestra Señora de la Caridad del Cobre el lunes, 8 de septiembre, 2025 a las 7:30 PM.  El santo rosario se rezará a las 7:00 pm. El Padre Alberto F. Bueno, T.O.R., Vicario Parroquial de la Iglesia St. Patrick, Tampa, celebrará la misma.  Estan todos invitados.

Mass in honor of Our Lady of Charity of El Cobre, Patroness of Cuba
St. Lawrence Parish, 5225 N. Himes Avenue, Tampa, invites you to attend a Mass in honor of Our Lady of Charity at the parish on Monday, September 8th at 7:30 PM. We will start with the Rosary at 7:00 PM followed by the Mass at 7:30 PM.   Fr. Alberto F. Bueno, Parochial Vicar of St. Patrick Parish, Tampa, will be the celebrant and homilist. All are invited!

Magnificat Breakfast
Our next Magnificat meal will be held on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at St . Patrick Catholic Church – Parish Center, 1507 Trotter Road, Largo, Florida  33770; from 9:15 AM to 12:15 PM (Optional  parish Mass at 8:00 AM in the church).  Our Guest Speaker:  Michelle Lloyd.

For registration and more information, please feel free to text: Linda (727) 415-2693 or Jane (727) 452-7404; or email:  magnificatofstpetersburg@gmail.com  or check our website:  https://magnificat-ministry.net/chapters/fl-st-petersburg/.

Spiritual Exercises for Everyday Life Retreat
This is the 9th consecutive year, the Spiritual Exercises for Everyday Life (SEEL) offered and will begin this October 2025.  This opportunity for spiritual enrichment is designed for busy people and affords the average person to do the tradition Ignatian 30-day retreat (19th annotated exercises).  The SEEL retreat is offered both in-person and virtually.  This could be your opportunity to dive into the rich depths, in the centuries-tested 30-day retreat from St. Ignatius of Loyola, broken down into a manageable 32 weeks.  Perhaps you are ready to do this for yourself at this stage in your ministry and life.

We invite you to inquire more by contacting: info@st-raphaels.com or visiting our website at this link:  https://st-raphaels.com/adult-faith/enrichment/#seel.

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.