Pastoral Bulletin ~ September 1, 2026

Vol. 41: No. 28 ~ September 1, 2026

Official Announcement

The Pastoral Bulletin Is Getting a New Look!

The next edition of the Pastoral Bulletin will be sent through Flocknote on Monday, September 7, 2026.

You’ll continue to receive the weekly updates, resources, and information you need to stay connected with the Diocese, just in a new format.

What do you need to do? Nothing! Just keep an eye on your inbox next Monday for the Pastoral Bulletin, now delivered through Flocknote.

Ministries Updates

Development Office

2027 Catholic Ministry Appeal Key Dates

The diocesan Development Office has included a list of key dates in preparation for the 2027 Catholic Ministry Appeal, which you may have already received directly from them. You can find an additional copy at this link . Please share with your parish’s business manager, if you have not already received this information.

If you have questions, please contact Emeline McKeown, Director of Annual Appeals: (727) 344-1611, ext. 5338 or emckeown@dosp.org.

Pastoral Center Staff Feature

This week, we are excited to spotlight Allison Munden, our Director of Diocesan Communications. Allison joined the diocesan staff eight months ago. In this role, she oversees diocesan communications and helps to share the stories of faith happening throughout the diocese. To help everyone get to know her a little better, we asked Allison to share some insights about her work and life.

View her bio.

And check out the article about her we recently shared on GulfCoastCatholic.org.

Office of the Safe Environment Program

Healing Mass for Survivors of Abuse

The sixth annual Mass of Healing will be held for those who seek spiritual healing from abuse in all forms, including sexual, physical, or emotional, and for those who wish to pray for victims/survivors of abuse, their family, and friends. The Mass will be held on Saturday, September 5, 2026, 11:00 a.m., at the Cathedral of St. Jude the Apostle, 5815 5th Avenue North, St. Petersburg. Most Reverend Gregory Parkes, Bishop of Saint Petersburg, will be the main celebrant. The community is invited to participate.

During the Mass, those harmed by abuse are invited to call upon Jesus, the Good Shepherd, for comfort, peace, and healing. Opportunities for prayer with a priest or conversation with our Victim Assistance Coordinator, John Lambert, L.C.S.W., will be available following the Mass.

The Mass of Healing for Survivors of Abuse will be livestreamed at these links: dosp.org/livestream, Youtube.com/DioceseofStPete, and Facebook.com/DioStPete

Marriage and Family Life Office

St Gianna Center Education Program in Natural Family Planning, Creighton Model

St Gianna Center is looking for new FertilityCare Practitioners to teach the Creighton Model System (CrMS), a Natural Family Planning & Fertility Appreciation system. A 13-month program, the next class begins Saturday, November 7th at Most Holy Name of Jesus, Gulfport. Become an FertilityCare Practitioner and help women learn an approach to women’s reproductive healthcare that is safe from side effects, life-affirming, cost-effective, and clinically proven. Assist couples struggling with infertility and women with challenging cycles. Scholarships available.

Contact Becky at 813-421-4625.

For the Faithful Departed

Let us keep the souls and the families of the faithful departed in our prayers:

Monsignor James “Aiden” Foynes, 90, a retired priest of the Diocese of Saint Petersburg, passed away in the Lord on Thursday afternoon, August 20, 2026, at Mease Countryside Hospital, Clearwater.