DIOCESAN OFFICES

Vocation Ministry Workshop
We are excited to announce that Mrs. Rosemary Sullivan, the Executive Director of the National Conference of Diocesan Vocation Directors, will be joining us as the keynote speaker at the St. Petersburg Diocese Vocations Ministry Workshop at the Bethany Center, 18150 Bethany Center Drive, Lutz.  Mrs. Sullivan brings a wealth of knowledge and experience in the field of vocations, and her insights are sure to inspire and guide us in our ministry efforts. Her dedication to promoting and nurturing vocations aligns seamlessly with our mission in the St. Petersburg Diocese. Join us for an enlightening and engaging session as Mrs. Rosemary Sullivan shares her wisdom and passion for fostering vocations within our community.  The workshop promises to be an enriching experience for all those who attend. The day event will start with a Mass celebrated by Bishop Gregory Parkes.  Please see dates and link to registration below:

Español – September 28^th, 2024
https://dospvocations.org/events/vocation-ministry-workshop-espanol/

English – October 1^st, 2024
https://dospvocations.org/events/vocation-ministry-workshop-549/

Promotional graphics at these links:  English / Español.

Adorare 2024
The Office of Vocations and Elisheba House are excited to invite you to celebrate National Vocations Awareness Week by participating in our diocesan event, ADORARE 2024 – 40 Hours of Eucharistic Adoration for Vocations.  The event will take place from November 7-9, 2024, at Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church, 2348 Collier Pkwy, Land O’ Lakes, with time blocks set aside for different ways and groups to pray for an increase in vocations to the priesthood, diaconate, and consecrated life.

For more information and to register, please visit:  www.dospvocations.org/adorare.

Promotional graphic at this link.

Mass of the Precious Souls
The annual Mass of the Precious Souls (formerly known as the Mass of the Angels) for children (born or unborn) who have gone to be with the Lord will be held on Saturday, September 28, 2024 at 11:00 am, at St. Timothy Parish, 17512 Lakeshore Road, Lutz.

Families are invited to bring  a picture of their child or children to be displayed in the Narthex of the Church during the Mass.  For more information or to have your child’s name added to the program, please contact Heidi Varley at (727) 344-1611, ext. 5356 or email: hlv@dosp.org.

Promotional flyer at this link.

PARISHES/ORGANIZATIONS

St. Gianna’s Center for Women’s Health and FertilityCare™ Education Program
St. Gianna’s Center for Women’s Health and FertilityCare™ Education Program offers courses for those who are interested in becoming a Creighton Model FertilityCare™ Practitioner. The 13 month course is offered on a Master’s level and requires some completed college experience.  We are in great need of bilingual Practitioners and scholarship funds may be available. If you are interested in becoming a FertilityCare™ Practitioner or would like more information about the Education Program, call or text Becky at 813-421-4625 or visit stgiannacenter.com/become-a-practitioner/.

The next Education Program begins November 16^th  at Most Holy Name of Jesus Parish,  5800 15th Ave S, Gulfport.  Deadline to apply is October 1^st.

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.