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 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

Annual White Mass
The Tampa Bay Guild of St. Philomena is hosting its annual White Mass for healthcare professionals and medical students on October 12, 2024 at 4:00 PM, Vigil Mass, with Reverend Paul Pecchie, CMA Guild Chaplain, celebrating at Our Lady Queen of the Angels Chapel in Christ the King Catholic Church, 821 S. Dale Mabry Hwy. in Tampa.

Dr. Julio Gonzalez, MD, JD, former Florida State Representative, will be our speaker at the dinner after Mass.  He will be speaking on Amendment 4 & Chemical Abortion issues.

Register here: https://shorturl.at/bmbOH.
If questions, please email:  tampawhitemass2024@gmail.com.

Hope you can join us ! John R. Hamill, Jr, MD – CMA Guild President

Flyer at this link:  https://shorturl.at/k9VPb.

Misa y Procesión en Honor al Señor de los Milagros
La Hermandad del Señor de los Milagros de Tampa con gran fe, devoción y alegría, les invita a nuestra comunidad en general a la sagrada misa y procesión en honor al Señor De Los Milagros.

Día: Octubre 27, 2024
Hora: 12:30 p.m.
Lugar: St. Mark The Evangelist Church, 9724 Cross Creek Blvd., Tampa

¡Prepárate para el maravilloso encuentro con nuestro amadísimo Señor de los Milagros en su sagrada misa y procesión! ¡Te esperamos con un corazón Nazareno y con los brazos abiertos!

Para obtener más información, visita la pagina digital de la Hermandad del Señor de los Milagros de Tampa:  https://www.hsmtpafl.org/ o por correo electrónico:  hsmtpafl@gmail.com o al teléfono: (813) 770-7473.

Material para promocionar:

• Misa y procesión en St. Mark the Evangelist – FLYER
• Misa y procesiones en otras parroquias – FLYER
• Video

Mass and Procession in Honor of the Lord of Miracles
The Brotherhood of the Lord of Miracles of Tampa with great faith, devotion and joy invites our community in general to the holy Mass and procession in honor of the Lord of Miracles.

Day:  October 27, 2024
Time: 12:30 p.m.
Location: St. Mark The Evangelist Church, 9724 Cross Creek Blvd., Tampa

With Nazarene heart and open arms!

For more information visit our webpage, Brotherhood of the Lord of Miracles of Tampa, at: https://www.hsmtpafl.org/ or by Email: hsmtpafl@gmail.com, or telephone: (813) 770-7473

Promotional material at:

• Mass and procession at St. Mark the Evangelist – FLYER
• Mass and processions at other parishes – FLYER
• Video

A Virtual Retreat
Attend a Carmelite Virtual Retreat in the comfort of your own home on October 25-27, 2024.  Brother John-Mary Winter, OCD will provide 5 talks on The Healing Power of Contemplative Prayer and will explore the ways our souls are wounded and how Jesus offers us true healing through the power of contemplative prayer.  Br. John-Mary will also offer an optional ZOOM meeting on October 27^th at 7:00 PM.  Retreat/ZOOM links and a digital retreat booklet will be provided for registered retreatants.   Cost is $35.

Contact (727) 259-3188 or mqc.ocds.pinellas@gmail.com for more information and/or to register.

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.