DIOCESAN OFFICES

Vote No on Amendment 4 Information Sessions
Amendment 4 is deceptive! Amendment 4 is extreme!
“We urge all Floridians of goodwill to stand against the legalization of late-term abortion and oppose the abortion amendment. In doing so, we will not only protect the weakest, most innocent, and defenseless of human life among us but also countless women throughout the state from the harms of abortion,” said the bishops of Florida in their statement on Amendment 4.

To help local Catholics understand Amendment 4 on Florida’s November election ballot, which would legalize full-term abortion and remove all protections for pre-born children we are offering information sessions at various parishes in the Diocese of St. Petersburg. These sessions are open to all who would like to attend.

The main speaker will be Sara Johnson, Statewide Grassroots Director for the Vote No on 4 campaign, which is endorsed by the Florida Conference of Catholic Bishops.

October 3, 2024: Christ the King Catholic Church, 821 S Dale Mabry Hwy, Tampa, at 7:00 p.m.
October 6, 2024: St. Anthony the Abbot, 20428 Cortez Blvd., Brooksville, after the 10:00 a.m. Mass and 12:00 p.m. Mass
October 15, 2024: Nativity Catholic Church, 705 E. Brandon Blvd., Brandon, at 7:00 p.m.

Parish bulletin editors:
Please follow this link:  dosp.org/voteno/ to the flyers and social media graphics for the Vote No on 4 Information Sessions.  The graphics are under Parish Resources- Vote No on Amendment 4 Information Sessions.

Intercultural Ministry Office

1^st National Marian Society Unity Conference
You are invited to the 1^st National Marian Society Convention and 4^th Annual One Mother, One Family Retreat beginning on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at 4:00 pm at Mary Help of Christians Center (Gym 6400 E Chelsea St. Tampa, Fl 33610).  The theme this year is the repeated message the Blessed Mother has given that in the end, her Immaculate Heart will triumph.  We aim to unite Our Blessed Mother’s children in prayer and purpose under her mighty hope and protection. Most Reverend William Avenya, Bishop of Gboko, Nigeria will preside at the opening Mass followed by an international Marian rosary procession, with Eucharistic adoration and confessions. Bishop Gregory Parkes will preside at the closing Mass on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at noon.

To obtain more information visit https://mariansociety.org/, email ICMSRosaries@gmail.com or call Tina VerPault at 813-417-9720.

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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.