Representatives from various Ministries of Mercy initiatives and programs around the diocese gathered for the annual Mass and luncheon at the Bethany Center in Lutz on Saturday, August 18, 2018. Ministries of Mercy initiatives around our diocese include various parish ministries, the various programs of Catholic Catholic Charities, various chapters of the Society of St. …
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The Family Faith Fest is an unprecedented free music and faith festival that will provide a day of fun, fellowship and exciting activities for people of all ages. It will also seek to fill an important need in our community—food for the hungry. Our faith calls us to love and care for our neighbors which …
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What is the Disciple Maker Index? The Disciple Maker Index is a one-of-a-kind survey tool that relies on parishioner feedback to provide crucial insight into what’s working and what’s not working in a parish. The survey offers a unique look at evangelization, parishioners’ spiritual journey, and other important faith- and parish-centered questions. How many parishes …
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Original Goal: Each deanery will launch a Catholic Impact Initiative that addresses one local community issue and mobilizes cross-parish creativity to establish desired outcomes. Initiate implementation by December 31, 2019. Why this goal is essential for our future: Compassion for our brothers and sisters who are facing numerous challenges motivate us to bring the love of …
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Beautiful photography can bring faith to life! If you plan to find photos online, be very careful that you follow all copyright laws. Photography and videography are works of art that are protected under U.S. copyright law. The copyright holder is the person who created the work or the individual/organization that commissioned the work to …
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Mutually Shared Vision History January 4, 2017 Most Reverend Gregory Parkes is installed at the fifth bishop of the Diocese of St. Petersburg and shortly after he begins to receive questions about his vision for the Diocese. Feb. 2017-April, 2017 Bishop Parkes seeks feedback from the congregation at all parishes and missions in the Diocese …
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PASTORAL BULLETIN — VOL. 33: NO. 14 ~ April 9, 2018 Announcements for Parish Bulletins DIOCESAN OFFICES ORDINATION TO THE PRIESTHOOD Bishop Gregory Parkes will ordain Deacons Kyle Bell, Louis Turcotte and Timothy Williford to the priesthood on Saturday, May 19, 2018 at 11:00 a.m. at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle, St. Petersburg. …
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PASTORAL BULLETIN — VOL. 33: NO. 13 ~ April 2, 2018 Announcements for Parish Bulletins DIOCESAN OFFICES Vocations Office ALTAR SERVER APPRECIATION MASS On Sunday, April 15, 2018 at 3:00 p.m. the Office of Vocations will host the annual Altar Server Appreciation Mass at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle, 5815 Fifth Ave. N., …
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February 7-14 marks the annual celebration of National Marriage Week USA and Feb. 11 marks World Marriage Day. There are resources available that teach about the importance of sacramental marriage as a lifelong union of one man and one woman: ForYourMarriage.org, PorTuMatrimonio.org, and MarriageUniqueForAReason.org. Additional resources specifically for the celebration of National Marriage Week, including a homily …
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Volunteers from across the nation, including those from Saint Leo University, observed Make A Difference Day on October 28. University Campus hosted a day of community service with volunteer opportunities offered on campus and off. “Saint Leo University participates in Make A Difference Day to demonstrate our core values of community and responsible stewardship,” said …
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In case you missed it, we share some good news stories about the Diocese of St. Petersburg that were included in various news outlets around town. March 30, 2024 – Bringing ‘Hope’ to Citrus County: More Than Tents for the Homeless Population March 26, 2024 – New Florida Law Requires Local Government-Funded Homeless Camps March …
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As he settles into his new position as fifth Bishop of St. Petersburg, Bishop Parkes would like to hear the input and opinions of the faithful. He will be holding nine listening sessions across the Diocese over the next several months to hear the answers to the following three questions. What are we doing well as …
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Saint Leo University recently was named to the President’s Higher Education Community Service Honor Roll for 2015 for measurable acts of community service by students, faculty, and staff. The honor roll is part of the Corporation for National and Community Service’s strategic commitment to engage millions of college students in service and celebrate the critical …
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All are invited to attend the annual diocesan Hispanic Mass at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, October 8, 2016 at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle (5815 5th Avenue North, St. Petersburg, FL 33710). The day will begin by praying the Rosary at 10:00 a.m. , followed by the procession of Our Lady of Aparecida, the …
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More than 70 pilgrims from our diocese attended the 2016 World Youth Day in Poland. Some of the participating parishes include St. Timothy Parish, St. Peter the Apostle Parish, St. Joseph Parish in Zephyrhills, Mary Help of Christians Parish, Nativity Parish, Resurrection Parish, and Sacred Heart Parish in Pinellas Park. WORLD YOUTH DAY PHOTOS Our pilgrims shared photos from …
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200+ pilgrims from our diocese are participating in the March for Life in Washington, D.C. Please keep them in your prayers. Follow the hashtag ?#?DOSPMarch4Life? on social media (Facebook, Twitter, Instagram) to see how pilgrims from our diocese are participating in the March for Life. Follow the hashtags ?#?March4Life?,?#?MarchforLife?, ?#?WhyWeMarch? and ?#?iStand4Life? to see how pilgrims …
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As stewards, we are asked to recognize gift, cultivate, and return it with increase to the Lord. We most often think of this in terms of how we acknowledge, grow and share our “time, talent and treasure.” However, we have to remember this applies to all God-given gifts, including the natural wonders around us. In …
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Here are some resources from the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. See more resources for families, individuals, parishes and schools at their website. Corporal Works of Mercy: Learn more about the Corporal Works of Mercy and how you can live them in your daily life. Spiritual Works of Mercy: Learn more about the Spiritual Works of …
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All are invited to attend the annual diocesan Hispanic Mass at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, October 10, 2015 at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle (5815 5th Avenue North, St. Petersburg, FL 33710). The day will begin by praying the Rosary, followed by the procession of Our Lady of Copacabana, the patroness of Bolivia. A …
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The Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops on the Family, the second of two Synods, starts on October 4, 2015 to discuss topics related to the family and evangelization. The first synod occurred in October of 2014. Read more about the synods on the USCCB’s website. In late 2013, the Vatican asked bishops …
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By Elizabeth Scalia for Our Sunday Visitor Sorrowful Mysteries help us to identify with Christ, and join our sufferings to his, that all may be One Prayer has power. When everything is falling apart, prayer holds. Any one of us can suddenly find ourselves out of work, and looking at the job opportunities with failing …
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“I believe one of the greatest ministries that the church performs is feeding those who are hungry, those who are marginalized, those who are desperate. I think that, when we of our faith do that and reach out, we become the person that we receive when we eat at the eucharistic banquet table. We are …
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In 2006, Bishop Robert N. Lynch of the Diocese of St. Petersburg began the Ministries of Mercy initiative to support and foster parish ministries that serve the poor, suffering, and marginalized. The initiative was modeled after the Corporal Works of Mercy; feeding the hungry, sheltering the homeless, clothing the naked, visiting the sick, visiting the …
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