Announcements ~ November 3, 2025
DIOCESAN OFFICES
Special Collection
Catholic Campaign for Human Development collection
The annual Catholic Campaign for Human Development collection will take place on the weekend of November 15-16, 2025 and will be held in all parishes throughout the Diocese. A brief explanation of the purpose and impact of the CCHD is included in the USCCB resource sheet at this link: https://shorturl.at/FsNFw.
Week Before the Collection
Next week our special collection will support the Catholic Campaign for Human Development. Nearly 38 million people in the United States live in poverty. This collection supports programs that empower people to identify and address the obstacles they face in bringing permanent and positive change to their communities. Learn more about the Catholic Campaign for Human Development at www.usccb.org/cchd.
Semana antes de la colecta
La próxima semana, nuestra colecta especial apoyará a la Campaña Católica para el Desarrollo Humano. Cerca de 38 millones de personas en los Estados Unidos viven en pobreza. Esta colecta financia programas que empoderan a las personas para identificar y tratar con los obstáculos que enfrentan mientras que trabajan para traer unos cambios permanentes y positivos a sus comunidades. Infórmense más acerca de la Campaña Católica para el Desarrollo Humano en www.usccb.org/cchd.
Mass of the Precious Souls
The annual Mass of the Precious Souls for children (born and unborn) who have gone to be with the Lord, will be held on Saturday, November 15, 2025 from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., at the Saint James Chapel, Bethany Center, 18150 Bethany Center Drive, Lutz, Florida 33558.
Office of Intercultural Ministries
7th Annual Diocesan African Mass 2025
The African and Black Catholic Community of the Diocese of Saint Petersburg invite you the Diocesan African Mass on Sunday, November 9th, 2025 at Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church, 10110 N Central Ave, Tampa. This Mass begins at 2:00 p.m. and will be presided by Rev. Peter Okojie, Parochial Vicar of Our Lady of Fatima Parish, Inverness. Come and experience the celebration of the Eucharist with diverse African languages and cultures. A reception will follow in the Duffy Hall.
For more information, please visit: https://www.dosp.org/diocesan-african-mass-2025/.
Holy Martyrs of Vietnam Congress- Thanksgiving Festival 2025
Holy Martyrs of Vietnam Parish, 4000 43rd St. N., St. Petersburg, invites you to their Annual Thanksgiving Festival, celebrating 50 years of a journey of faith in the U.S. The festival will take place from November 21 to 23, 2025. Kick off Mass with Most Rev. Gregory Parkes, Bishop of St. Petersburg, on Friday, November 21st at 6:00 p.m. Come and join the community for delicious Vietnamese food, games, and more!
Promotional graphics at this link: https://www.dosp.org/intercultural/vietnamese-ministry/.
Filipino Ministry- St. Paul, Tampa
The Filipino Community of St. Paul Parish, 12708 N Dale Mabry Hwy. Tampa, invites you to their monthly Mass on November 7, 2025, starting with a prayer service at 7:00 p.m., Mass at 7:30 p.m. in the main church, followed by a reception in the family center. This First Friday service in honor of the Holy Child, Santo Niño, is open to all!
For more dates and information, please visit: https://www.dosp.org/intercultural/filipino-ministry/
PARISHES/ORGANIZATIONS
Volunteers Needed for Holiday Tent Food and Toy Distribution
Holy Cross Catholic Church, 7851 54th Avenue North, St. Petersburg, is hosting a Holiday Tent sponsored by Metropolitan Ministries. Volunteers are greatly needed to help families in need of meals and gifts for their holiday celebrations. Adults, families, and teens are welcome to participate. Help share hope this holiday season!
To sign up and to learn more about the event, please visit www.metromin.org/volunteer and click on Pinellas Holiday Tent.
Catholic in Recovery
Join Catholic in Recovery at Saint Ignatius of Antioch Parish, 715 E Orange St, Tarpon Springs, on Tuesdays at 7:00 p.m. (Room 12)
Catholic in Recovery provides healing from addictions, compulsions, and unhealthy attachments. Meetings combine the spiritual principles of 12-step recovery and the sacraments of the Catholic Church. Join others in recovery as we overlap scripture from Sunday’s Mass readings, liturgical themes, and recovery topics with honest discussion and prayer. Confidentiality is protected.
For more information visit www.catholicinrecovery.com or contact Herb M. at (717) 580-6151 or herbert.mooney@gmail.com.
Promotional flyer at this link: https://shorturl.at/b4iiF.
The Healing Gardens of Sacred Scripture Day of Reflection Retreat
The Marian Servants of Divine Providence are sponsoring the Healing Gardens of Sacred Scripture Day of Reflection with Elizabeth Gengle, host of Ave Maria Radio’s Heart of the Interior Life. The retreat day will be held at Our Lady of Divine Providence House of Prayer®, 711 S. Bayview, in Clearwater, on November 15, 2025.
To register online go to divineprovidence.org/events. A $50 registration fee includes lunch, snacks, and all retreat materials. For more information please call (727) 799-4003.
Promotional flyer at this link: https://shorturl.at/aZHsl.
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.