PASTORAL BULLETIN -- VOL. 33: NO. 08 ~ February 26, 2018 ...

PASTORAL BULLETIN -- VOL. 33: NO. 08 ~ February 26, 2018 Announcements for Parish Bulletins

DIOCESAN OFFICES From the Office of Bishop DIOCESE OF ST. PETERSBURG WILL BE CONSECRATED TO THE IMMACULATE HEART OF MARY ON MAY 6TH In an effort to lead all people closer to the Heart of Jesus, Bishop Gregory Parkes has announced that he will consecrate the parishes, schools, charities, ministries and all people who live in the five counties of the Diocese to the Immaculate Heart of Mary on May 6. There are many ways for the faithful to prepare for and participate in this celebration that is part of our 50th Anniversary Jubilee. We are including here (pages 3 and 4) bulletin ads in English and Spanish. Those ads can also be found at the website below, under Promotional Tools. Read more: Article: https://goo.gl/jSMoi7; Website: http://www.dosp.org/heartofmary/ CEREMONIA DE CONSAGRACIÓN DE LA DIÓCESIS DE ST PETERSBURG AL INMACULADO CORAZÓN DE MARÍA “Que el ejemplo de confianza y fidelidad de María sea nuestra fortaleza, nuestra luz y nuestra guía.” -Obispo Gregory Parkes Reserve esta fecha: 6 de mayo de 2018, 3:00 p.m., Catedral de St. Jude the Apostle, 5815 5th Ave. N., St. Petersburg. Para obtener más información, visite: www.dosp.org/heartofmary. LA 1ª CONFERENCIA ANUAL HISPANA PARA HOMBRES EN ESPAÑOL “VIVIR NUESTRA FE” Presentada por la Diócesis de St. Petersburg y Suncoast Catholic Ministries. Sábado 7 de abril, 2018, Salón Social, Nativity Catholic Church. Conferenciantes invitados: Padre Mario Castañeda, Sr. William Zuluaga y Diácono Élix Castro. Santa Misa oficiada por el Rvdmo. Obispo Gregory Parkes. Inscripción comienza a las 7:00am. Habrá música, tiempo para la reconciliación, hermandad, devoción y adoración. Para obtener más información, visite: http://suncoastcatholicministries.com/1a-conferencia-anual-para-hombres http://www.dosp.org/ministeriohispano/blog/1-conferencia-anual-hispana-para-hombres/ CONNECT AND COLLABORATE WORKSHOP FOR LIFE AND JUSTICE MINISTRY VOLUNTEERS Do you serve in a ministry that promotes the dignity of the human person? Have you wanted to connect with other ministry leaders at your parish as well as at other local parishes? Join us for a workshop that will facilitate connection, interaction, and community building among life and justice ministries. Come with other ministry leaders from your parish on Saturday, March 3, 9:30 AM – 2:30 PM, at Most Holy Redeemer Catholic Church. Register for this workshop at this link: https://goo.gl/7MmdD9. Lunch is included.

PARISHES AND ORGANIZATIONS THE SHROUD OF TURIN RESURRECTED Dr. J. Wayne Phillips will present a talk entitled “The Shroud of Turin Resurrected,” on Wednesday, February 28th at 7:00pm at St. Jerome Catholic Church, located at 10895 Hamlin Blvd., Largo, FL., Ph. 727-595-4610. All are invited. Dr. Phillips’ will discuss the history of the shroud, medical forensic analysis, Carbon-14 dating and much more about this most studied relic thought to be the burial cloth of Christ.

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CATHOLICISM: PIVOTAL PLAYERS A Video and Discussion series with Bishop Robert Barron, Word on Fire Ministries St. Mary Our Lady of Grace Parish, 515 4th Street South, St. Petersburg Tuesdays, April 10 – May 15, 2018 7:00 PM – 9:00 PM (6 sessions) Suggested one-time offering of $10.00 to cover cost of materials and refreshments From the creator of the beautiful series, Catholicism, and from Word on Fire ministries, Catholicism: Pivotal Players, Part I, explores the contribution of six great figures in our faith. Participants will view Bishop Barron’s video presentation, as well as engage in table discussion, integrating the teachings found in Sacred Scripture, the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and everyday life. Ongoing catechetical points (12) will be available to participants. Registration deadline is April 3, 2018. Please phone Claudia at Saint Mary Our Lady of Grace Parish Office 727-896-2191, extension 207, with questions or to register, or visit online at http://bit.ly/PIVOTAL UNBOUND DAY CONFERENCE The Marian Servants of Divine Providence are hosting Neal and Janet Lozano in an all-day UNBOUND conference on March 3, 2018 from 9:00 AM – 4:45 PM. Neal is the founder and director of Heart of the Father Ministries. Together with his wife, Janet, he travels internationally, helping people take hold of their freedom in Christ. The cost is $50 before March 3rd and $60 at the door. The doors open at 8:30 am for check-in registration. Bring your own lunch and drinks will be provided. For online registration please visit www.divineprovidence.org/events. Questions? Please call 727-797-7412. The event will take place at Our Lady of Divine Providence House of Prayer, 711 South Bayview Clearwater, Florida 33759. MODERN BLUEGRASS MUSIC FEATURED IN FREE CONCERT AT SAINT LEO ABBEY CHURCH Saint Leo University student musicians and guests will perform for their annual spring concert a contemporary (2015) composition “The World Beloved: A Bluegrass Mass,” on Wednesday, March 7, at 7 p.m., at the Saint Leo Abbey Church, 3301 State Road 52, St. Leo, FL 33574. This is an evening of ecumenical choral music rather than a traditional Mass or worship service. Admission is free. All are welcome. More information is available by calling 352-588-8401 or by emailing [email protected]. PROMINENT FORMER DIPLOMAT DISCUSSES GLOBAL RELIGIOUS FREEDOM ISSUES The public is invited to a free presentation on religious freedom issues globally—including the persecution of religious minorities—from the nation’s former top diplomat on religious freedom issues, Rabbi David Saperstein. The rabbi will speak Thursday, March 8, from 1 to 3 p.m., at the Saint Leo Abbey Church, 33701 State Road 52, St. Leo, FL. The event is sponsored by the Saint Leo University Center for Catholic-Jewish Studies. The lecture is free and open to the public but space is limited. RSVPs can be sent to [email protected]. Flyer at this link: https://goo.gl/Mz6Dsw

PILGRIMAGES AROUND THE DIOCESE

The pilgrimages are posted in the Diocesan website under Pilgrimages--bottom of Home page under FAQ or by following this link: http://www.dosp.org/pastoralbulletin/pilgrimages/.

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