DIOCESAN OFFICE

Let’s Keep Our Children Safe This Summer!
All teachers, staff, and volunteers in the Diocese of St. Petersburg who work with children must undergo fingerprinting and criminal background checks. Diocesan guidelines and abuse prevention training programs currently in use emphasize the importance of parents’ knowing who has access to their children at school and other Church-sponsored activities.

Summer is here, and parents should remain vigilant regarding who is granted access to their children. Make sure camp counselors have completed appropriate training criminal background checks. And be sure that you know the camp’s daily routine and that no camp activity results in a child being left alone with one adult.

All activities should be supervised by more than one adult, and the camp should be open to unannounced drop-in visits from parents.

If you wish to know more, you may call: Michael Craig, Safe Environment Program Manager at (727) 344-1611, ext. 5377.

PARISHES AND ORGANIZATIONS

“Your Heart’s Desire” Eucharistic Healing Retreat
Elisheba House invites everyone to attend our annual summer retreat at the Hilton Garden Inn Tampa Suncoast in Lutz on June 28-29, (Friday 7 pm – Saturday 5:30 pm). There will be Mass, inspirational talks, along with an opportunity for Reconciliation, reflection and overnight Eucharistic Adoration. Cost is $125 (not including room – must book separately). Commute or stay overnight. Seating is limited. Register today!
To register visit https://www.elishebahouse.com/
For further information, email info@elishebahouse.com.

The Shroud of Turin and the Science Behind It
Pentecost Sunday, June 9, 2019
Saint Mary Our Lady of Grace Catholic Church
515 Fourth Street South
Saint Petersburg, FL 33701

Celebration of the Eucharist at 11 am
Shroud Lecture and Q&A from 12:30 – 2 pm
Lunch will be provided.  Please register so we will have enough food!
A free will offering will be accepted to defray the cost of the meal.
Register at this link:  http://bit.ly/Shroud2019 or call the parish office at 727-896-2191, extension 2017 to register before June 2, 2019.

Flyer at this link:  Shroud of Turin Flyer

Les Moineaux (“The Sparrows”) in Concert
Les Moineaux (“The Sparrows”) is a Catholic boys choir from Paris, France.  They are currently touring the U.S. and will be in concert on July 3, 2019, 7:00 p.m.at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 2101 22^nd Avenue S., St. Petersburg.  The choir is led and accompanied by François Olivier, organist of St. Eustache Parish.  All are welcome to attend this free concert.  For more information, please contact the parish at (727) 822-2153.

PILGRIMAGES AROUND THE DIOCESE
The pilgrimages are posted in the Diocesan website under Pilgrimages–bottom of the homepage under FAQ or by following this  link:    https://www.dosp.org/pastoralbulletin/pilgrimages/.