DIOCESAN OFFICES

Zoom Support Group for Family, Relatives, and Friends of Victims of Clergy Sexual Abuse
Most often family members, relatives and friends do not have anyone to talk with about their loved one’s abuse. The Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, is offering a Zoom Support Group, on the second Monday of each month, from 7:30-9:00 p.m. Eastern Time for anyone who would like to participate.  These meetings are confidential and no one is forced to contribute unless they choose to.

For more information, please contact Paula Kaempffer, Coordinator of Restorative Practices and Survivor Support, for the Archdiocese of Saint Paul and Minneapolis, at kaempfferp@archspm.org or call 763-688-3978.

Catholic Days at the Capitol
Now is the time to register to attend Catholic Days at the Capitol which will be held on March 18-19, 2025.  The Bishops of Florida invite you to advocate for the protection of human life & dignity as lawmakers continue the important work of shaping Florida’s laws and future for the common good.  Events include a legislative briefing, awards breakfast & 50th Annual Red Mass of the Holy Spirit.

For more information and to register, please visit: https://www.dosp.org/life/catholic-days-at-the-capitol/.
If you have questions, please email: lifeministries@dosp.org.

Good Counsel Camp Update
A new Master Planning process has started at Good Counsel Camp to update camp facilities and enhance programming. These improvements are much needed and will provide the foundation for long-term success for future generations.

Flyer at this link.

March for Life and Youth Rally 
The Office of Youth and Young Adult Ministry is leading the Tampa Bay March for Life/Youth Rally on February 1, 2025 at 9:00 AM.  The march will begin at Sacred Heart Catholic Church (509 N Florida Ave, Tampa, FL 33602) and end at Perry Harvey Sr. Park (1000 E Harrison St, Tampa, FL 33602) where all will gather to celebrate the sanctity of life through prayer, music, and inspiring speeches to raise awareness, inspire others, and advocate for life in the community.

This event is an opportunity to be a visible witness to the Tampa area community that life is valuable from conception to natural death.  Please RSVP at www.dosp.org/young-church/marchforliferegistration.  Click here to download the flyer.

Sharing Good News with DOSP
Do you have Good News you feel others would be interested in hearing about, a special event you would like the Diocese to promote, or an idea/press release you would like the Diocese to share with media contacts, but don’t know who to reach out to or how to do it?

The Communication Team of the Diocese of Saint Petersburg has streamlined the process and collaborate to better share your Good News! Simply click “Share Good News” from the top menu on www.dosp.org or visit https://www.dosp.org/informationsharing/ to complete an online form or submit a completed article.

Questions or need more information? Email communicate@dosp.org.

Promotional graphic:  https://shorturl.at/xMuC7.

CRS Rice Bowl Grant Opportunity
CRS Rice Bowl is celebrating its 50^th Anniversary this Lent! Millions of Catholics in the U.S. donate each Lent in support of CRS international anti-poverty relief and development projects in over 120 countries. 75% of the collection is used overseas and the 25% retained by our Diocese is made available for small grants of up to $1,000.00. Diocesan entities may apply for grants to help fund innovative hunger and poverty alleviation efforts or justice education projects.  Applications are due by January 22, 2025.

Please go to the following link to download the application https://www.dosp.org/life/catholic-relief-services/.

Bilingual poster at this link:  https://shorturl.at/M9jLw.

PARISHES/ORGANIZATIONS

Learn about Natural Family Planning
St Gianna Center is offering free introductory sessions for couples looking to naturally achieve or avoid pregnancy. During an Intro Session you’ll learn cycle charting using the Creighton Model.  If you are interested in attending a session via Zoom, please visit https://www.stgiannacenter.com/events/ or call St Gianna’s Center at 813-421-4625.

(Please enter the date below based on your upcoming bulletin)

Next Session is:
Saturday, February 15 at 10:00 AM
Thursday, March 27 at 6:30 PM
Thursday, April 24 at 6:30 PM

Hand in Hand with Haiti Twinning Committee
On Saturday February 1, 2025, from 5:30 – 8:30 PM, Holy Family Parish will celebrate 17 years of Twinning as we have our annual fundraiser for our sister parish, St Gabriel in Beau Sejour, Haiti. The money raised through donations will go to support St. Gabriel Parish and the parish Medical Clinic. Refreshments, appetizers, and dinner are being prepared by parishioner Dave DeRose. This dinner will be held at Holy Family School, 200 78^th Ave. NE, St. Pete 33703.  All are welcome.

Please RSVP to the church office if planning to attend, no later than January 29^th – phone 727-526-5783 or visit our website at www.hfcsp.org.

Please join us on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at Belleair Country Club, One Country Club Lane, Belleair, for our Annual Fashion Show and Luncheon. Doors open at 11:00 AM.
Do not miss this fun event! We will have Silent auction, 50/50, Heart tree, money tree and many other fun activities.  $50 per person and includes lunch.

For more information, please contact Kathy Plante at 781-715-5884.

Flyer at this link:  https://shorturl.at/aCCcV.

Lourdes Virtual Pilgrimage Experience
February 11, starting at 8:00 AM – Blessed Trinity Catholic Church, 1600 54th Ave. South, St. Petersburg.
For more information call (727) 867-3663.  (Promotional Flyer at this link:  https://shorturl.at/DgVZ2.)

February 12, starting starting at 10:30 AM at St. Jerome Parish, 10895 Hamlin Blvd., Largo.
For more information, please email: StJeromePilgrimages@gmail.com or call 727-595-4610. (Promotional Flyer at this link: https://shorturl.at/x9JJH.)

Please contact the parishes for additional information.

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.