PASTORAL BULLETIN — VOL. 33: NO. 11 ~ March 19, 2018
Announcements for Parish Bulletins

DIOCESAN OFFICES

CHRISM MASS
On Tuesday, March 27 at 11:30 a.m. Bishop Gregory Parkes will preside at the Chrism Mass at the Cathedral of St. Jude.  During this Mass the priests along with Bishop Parkes will renew their commitment to priestly service.  Also, during the Mass the Oil of the Sick and the Oil of Catechumens are blessed and the Sacred Chrism is consecrated.  These oils are used in the parishes throughout the year for sacramental celebrations.  The faithful are invited to participate in this wonderful diocesan celebration.  Please join us.

THE CHRISM MASS WILL BE LIVESTREAMED
If you are not able to join us for the Chrism Mass on Tuesday, March 27 at 11:30 a.m. at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle, you are invited to view the live video stream available at this link: https://livestream.com/DOSP/ChrismMass

SEND US YOUR SACRED TRIDUUM AND EASTER SUNDAY PHOTOS
We are looking for photos that show how your parish celebrated the Sacred Triduum and Easter Sunday. Possible photos to submit might be from your parish’s Evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper, from reenacting the Living Stations, photos from the Easter Vigil Mass, or from the Easter Sunday Mass. Email your photos to socialmedia@dosp.org or publicly post them on Facebook, Twitter or Instagram using the hashtag #DOSPEaster and #DOSPTriduum. Please note that in order to post photos of any minors, we must have parental/guardian permission.

PARISHES AND ORGANIZATIONS

VOCATIONAL DISCERNMENT OPPORTUNITY
Are you, or someone you know, seeking  a life of Prayer & Community?  Maybe it’s a call from God.  

The Benedictine Sisters at Holy Name Monastery in St. Leo, FL offer a TIME FOR SEEKERS —single, Catholic, women in good health, ages of 20 – 50 something–considering a call to religious life. This time is a sharing in their life of prayer and community, to “listen with the ear of the heart” for God’s call.  Participants are invited to spend any or all days of Holy Week. Are you interested?  

Space is limited. Call, . 352-588-8320, or email, vocation@saintleo.edu and ask to register.

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: https://www.dosp.org/pastoralbulletin/pilgrimages/.