Vol. 38: No. 20 ~ May 15, 2023
Official Announcement
Office of the Bishop

Clergy Appointment
Most Reverend Gregory Parkes, Bishop of St. Petersburg, announces the following clergy appointment, effective July 1, 2023:

APPOINTMENT
Reverend Cosmas O. Amadi [Archdiocese of Owerri, Nigeria], to Parochial Vicar of
St. Mark the Evangelist Parish, Tampa. Since August 2021, Father Amadi has been in residence at St. Mark the Evangelist while completing his graduate courses at Saint Leo University. Upon completion of his studies, his archbishop granted him permission to continue in a ministry assignment in the Diocese of St. Petersburg.
Ministries Updates
Catholic Cemeteries

Memorial Day Mass  
Join us on Monday, May 29, 2023, at 10:00 a.m., for the Memorial Day Mass at Calvary Catholic Cemetery, 11801 US Highway 19 North, Clearwater. Bishop Gregory Parkes will be the main celebrant.

Please join us for this special Mass, as we remember those who gave their lives in service to our country and all the souls of the faithful departed. All are welcome!
Communications Office

Reach 250,000 People With Your Message
This September, the Diocese of St. Petersburg is launching a new magazine to lead people closer to Christ and His Church. Gulf Coast Catholic will be mailed into 100,000 homes reaching a readership of 250,000 in West Central Florida.

We are currently inviting business and ministries to be a part of this exciting initiative as an advertiser/supporter. This is a wonderful opportunity for you to grow your business or ministry, reach new people and share the Light of Christ. To learn more, visit www.GulfCoastCatholic.org/advertise or email advertise@dosp.org.
For the Faithful Departed
Let us keep the souls and the families of the faithful departed in our prayers:

  • Mr. Alberto C. Bueno, father of Reverend Alberto Bueno, T.O.R., Parochial Vicar of St. Patrick Parish, Tampa


May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed
by the mercy of God, rest in peace!
Bulletin Announcements
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Important Links
Rev. Msgr. Robert F. Morris
Vicar General
Diocese of St. Petersburg
727-344-1611