Vol. 38: No. 21 ~ May 22, 2023
Official Announcements
Office of the Bishop

Priestly Ordination
Congratulations to our new priest, Reverend Christian A. Galvan, ordained on May 20, 2023! 
Father Galvan has been assigned as Parochial Vicar of Our Lady of the Rosary Parish, Land O’Lakes. To view the video from the Ordination Mass, click here. To see photos from the Mass, click here.

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

Appointment
Upon notification by Very Reverend Joseph O’Reilly, Provincial Superior, Institute of Charity (Rosminian Fathers), Reverend Bibin Mathew, I.C. as Parochial Vicar of Blessed Sacrament Parish, Seminole.
Office of the Chancellor for Canonical Affairs

Pastoral Bulletin Summer Schedule
Beginning next Tuesday, May 30, 2023 and throughout the summer months, the Pastoral Bulletin will be published every two weeks.

The summer schedule is as follows:
  • June 12, 26;
  • July 10, 24;
  • August 7 and 21.

The weekly schedule will resume on Tuesday, September 5, 2023.

May you have a safe and restful summer!
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 [email protected].
For the Faithful Departed
Let us keep the souls and the families of the faithful departed in our prayers:

  • Joey Obordo, brother of Claire Obordo, Lay Pastoral Assistant, Sacred Heart Parish, Dade City


May his soul and the souls of all the faithful departed
by the mercy of God, rest in peace!
Bulletin Announcements
View current information that can be included in parish bulletins here.

Thank you for your continued support and prayers.
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Important Links
Rev. Msgr. Robert F. Morris
Vicar General
Diocese of St. Petersburg
727-344-1611