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Do you have questions about the new mutually shared vision of the Diocese of St. Petersburg and the nine goals we are seeking to achieve over the next three years? John Morris, station manager at Spirit FM 90.5, asked Bishop Gregory Parkes many probing questions during a multi-part radio series that is also available in video format. Click below on the topics that are interesting to you - or all of them!
Four simple words that summarize the vision and also why the acronym
PIE is so important for Catholics to remember! Click
here
What is a “
Catholic Impact Initiative” and how will this unique collaborative effort benefit Catholics living out their call to serve and benefit people in need? Click
here.
An ambitious goal to establish 8-10 new locations of
affordable housing properties in three years! Click
here.
An aggressive goal that will impact all parishes in our diocese and hopefully make a positive difference in the
future of our church and our youth. Click
here.
Why is there a need for three new
regional associate directors of youth ministry and how can this benefit parishes and youth? Click
here.
One of the most ambitious goals of the vision,
a new Catholic elementary school. Will this be coming to your community? Click
here.
Catholic Campus Ministry goals that will impact the lives of literally thousands of young adults in our community. Click
here.
The goal that touches on the “
Sunday Experience” along with evangelization and multicultural ministry. Click
here.
What is a
missionary disciple and why is this goal a response to each person’s baptismal call? Click
here.
The expanded focus that parishes will be placing on
family ministry as part of our new vision. Click
here.
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Click to download the statement read about the recent concerns for victims of sexual abuse at all Masses this past weekend.
English
Spanish
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No Children's Liturgy this week due to registration weekend.
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Pope Francis has encouraged us to Care for God’s Creation in many ways including recycling. While OLOR Parish is committed to recycling as a means of taking care of our environment, we have made the decision to remove the recycling bins for newspaper and aluminum cans. We sincerely hope that everyone will continue to Care for God’s Creation through recycling. If your waste carrier does not offer recycling pick up, please be aware that the Library, just a half mile north of OLOR Church, offers recycling bins for your use.
Bins will be removed August 30 th , 2018.
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Repairs/replacement require shutting down the system. It will be back up and running after August 2nd.
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Season begins Sept. 8th. Click on the title to register
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We recall the past 50 years with gratitude, recalling the impact we, as a people of faith, have made in this community we call home. Click the title to download the fact sheet pdf.
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The new vision for our diocese is Courageously Living the Gospel. It includes our sacred purpose, our priorities and nine goals that help us to achieve this vision. To learn more click on the title.
Download Vision Booket:
English or
Spanish
Download Vision
Timeline
To assist with the implementation of this Vision, Bishop Gregory Parkes has announced that the Diocese of St. Petersburg is partnering with Catholic Leadership Institute (CLI) to provide guidance and training. CLI is a national, non-profit organization that has in-depth knowledge in best practices and spiritual development.
Read more.
To learn how various groups in our diocese will be involved with the implementation of our new Vision, click on a link below.
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1. Go to the Doodles for Google VOTE page by clicking the title above
2. Click for the "Grades 10 - 12" finalists
3. Select FLORIDA and CAST YOUR VOTE!
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If you are not able to make it to the Cathedral, we will have livestream to view on the big screens at church. You can also access the livestream by clicking on the title above.
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As with many jubilee years, Pope Francis has instructed that a special plenary indulgence be available for the faithful throughout 2018 (January 1, 2018- December 31, 2018) for the 50th Anniversary of the Diocese of St. Petersburg. Click on the title to learn about indulgences and how to fulfill requirements for an indulgence.
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To know we are children of God is to live in complete love, with deep abiding security and the ability to dream, to sing, to create, to laugh and to pray without worry. As we grow older, we face a new reality - we cannot approach all God's creation with the same trust and confidence.We learn, through sometimes hurtful and damaging experiences, that some people reject the ability that God gave them to love and respect others - they ignore God's call. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops call to safeguard children helps remind us of these very facts. With the help of USCCB, the faithful are guided and educated about their responsibility to keep God's children safe and protected. To learn more click on the title.
PRAY FOR ALL VICTIMS OF ABUSE
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Planning your own Funeral is something you don’t want to think about. But, planning ahead can bring peace of mind and blessings to you and your entire family. This is an opportunity to plan the funeral you desire.
Monday, March 19th at 6:30 in the Church
Our Funeral Planning Ministry will be present to assist with Readings and Music selections. Also available will be: Estate Planning Attorney Loyless Funeral Home
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Summer camp registration begins:
March 19, 2018 for returning families
March 26, 2018 for new families
Be sure to sign up quickly since we were full last year!
Click the title for more info.
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Join us Friday, March 16 @ 6pm as LifeTeen presents Living Stations.
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featuring our own Deacon Bill Ditewig.
Join us 7:00 - 8:30 pm
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Any woman who is a parishioner of Our Lady of the Rosary, in 12th grade or older, planning on or attending college in an undergraduate program at an approved college or university may apply for the scholarship.
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First: Women are speaking out about the pill’s side effects.
Second: Contraception’s link to breast cancer has become clear.
Third: Contraception’s link with depression is in the news.
Fourth: Contraception has been linked with suicide.
Fifth: The big-money agenda behind contraception is clear.
Sixth: Third-World women are tired of being condescended to.
Seventh: The environmental degradation caused by contraception is devastating.
Eighth: Women are telling the world about their decision.
Ninth: Natural forms of family planning are becoming more popular with non-Catholics.
To read the whole article, click the title
To receive natural, life-affirming ob/gyn care,
visit
www.guidingstartampa.org
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