Announcements ~ March 31, 2025
DIOCESAN OFFICES
Easter Letter from Bishop Gregory Parkes
Bishop Parkes is sharing a letter with an Easter message for the Catholic community on “Five Ways to Celebrate Easter.” Please consider publishing this in your parish bulletins on April 13th or April 20th.
The letter is available in English and Spanish.
Marian Congress 2025, Journeying in Hope with Mary
The Diocese of Saint Petersburg invites you the 7th Annual Marian Congress on Saturday, May 3rd, 2025, at Holy Cross Catholic Church (7851 54th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33709) from 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Don’t miss this opportunity to grow in holiness and deepen your relationship with our Blessed Mother during this Jubilee Year of Hope. Invite your friends and family! Join us for inspirational talks and opportunities for Mass, Confession, Adoration, and more! To register, visit: https://www.dosp.org/mariancongress/
For more information, please contact the Office of Intercultural Ministries intercultural@dosp.org or call (727) 344-1611 x5471.
For promotional graphics, click on this link: Marian Congress Promotional Materials – Diocese of Saint Petersburg.
Congreso Mariano 2025, Camino de esperanza con María
La Diócesis de Saint Petersburg te invita al 7º Congreso Anual Mariano el sábado, 3 de mayo de 2025 en Holy Cross Catholic Church (7851 54th Ave N, St. Petersburg, FL 33709) de 7:30 a.m. a 4:00 p.m. No te pierdas esta oportunidad para crecer en santidad y profundizar en tu relación con nuestra Santísima Madre durante este Año Jubilar de Esperanza. ¡Invita a tus familiares y amigos! Únete a nosotros para charlas inspiradoras, oportunidades de confesión, misa, adoración ¡y más! Inscríbete en: Marian Congress – Diocese of Saint Petersburg.
Para más información, comunícate con la Oficina de Ministerios Interculturales intercultural@dosp.org o llámanos al (727) 344-1611 x5471
Para gráficas promocionales, pulsa en el siguiente enlace: Marian Congress Promotional Materials – Diocese of Saint Petersburg.
PARISHES/ORGANIZATIONS
Cursillo Movement in English returns to our Diocese of St. Petersburg!
Come join us for the first “Ultreya” on Thursday, April 10, 2025 at St. Mark the Evangelist Parish, 9724 Cross Creek Blvd. Tampa, Fl 33647. We will meet in St. Michael’s room (church building) at 7:00 p.m. De Colores!
For questions or more information, please contact Aaron Wetherington (awetheri@verizon.net / 727-631-5585).
Flyer available at this link: https://shorturl.at/NHkCo.
Saint Carlo Acutis’ Exhibit
Mary Help of Christians Center, 6400 E. Chelsea St. Tampa, invites you to celebrate Saint Carlo Acutis’ canonization by viewing the Exhibit of Eucharistic Miracles he created. The Exhibit will run from April 9 through April 16, 2025. Individuals and groups welcome! For group presentation reservations or for more information, contact Fr. Steve Shafran, SDB, by email ONLY, at maryhelptampafl@gmail.com.
Flyer available at this link: https://shorturl.at/N74tK.
Saint Leo University Athletics Hosting Casino Night, April 26
Join the Saint Leo University Athletics Department for its second annual Casino Night Fundraiser, 6:30 – 9:30 p.m., Saturday, April 26, in the university’s Wellness Center, 33701 County Road 52, St. Leo, FL 33574.
Tickets include playing chips, delectable hors d’oeuvres, and two drink tickets for beer or wine. Cash bar is available. Games include blackjack, roulette, slot machines, craps, Plinko board, and Texas Hold’em.
Guests may participate in a raffle and silent auction for the chance for additional winnings. Dress to impress and capture memories with friends in a photo booth, enjoy music by a live DJ, and more.
Tickets cost $75 and are available at are available at https://saintleoevents.totalcamps.com/shop/EVENT. VIP tables for eight may be reserved for $650.
Journey of Hope Gala
St. Gianna Center for Women’s Health & Fertility Care is hosting a Journey of Hope Gala on Saturday, April 26th at 6:00 PM at The Maria Center at Most Holy Name Parish, 5800 15th Ave S., in Gulfport. This elegant Italian themed evening will include a cocktail reception, a silent auction, dinner and dancing. To learn more about how you join the St Gianna Center on their Journey of Hope, visit their website at stgiannacenter.com/events. Proceeds raised help fund life-giving Fertility Education.
A flyer is available at this link: https://shorturl.at/eoORo.
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.