DIOCESAN OFFICES

Disaster Relief
In the wake of the recent earthquakes in Venezuela, Bishop Parkes has approved a donation from our diocesan Disaster Relief Fund to the Diocese of La Guaira, where the epicenter of the earthquake was located and where the greatest damage took place.

To make donations toward relief efforts for the people of Venezuela and other victims of natural disasters, donations may be made through one of the following methods:

Diocese of Saint Petersburg Disaster Relief Fund: https://www.dosp.org/disaster-relief-fund/
This link includes instructions for both mail-in and online donations.

Catholic Relief Services: https://www.crs.org/
Funds are securely transmitted from Catholic Relief Services to Caritas Venezuela, the international version of Catholic Relief Services.

Promotional graphics at these links: English and Spanish.

Let us continue to unite our prayers for our sisters and brothers in Venezuela.

Bible on the Beach
Join Spirit FM for Bible on the Beach on Wednesday, August 5, from 5:00–7:00 p.m. at Sand Key Park in Clearwater. Celebrate Spirit FM’s 40th Anniversary with an evening of Scripture, small group discussion, Holy Mass celebrated by Fr. Israel “Izzie” Hernandez, Eucharistic Adoration, prayer, and fellowship along the Gulf Coast. All are welcome, but space is limited. RSVP at MySpiritFM.com/BibleOnTheBeach.

Promotional graphic at this link: https://shorturl.at/N3Dbx.

Retiro Anual ¡Atrévete!
La Pastoral Juvenil de la Diócesis de Saint Petersburg invita a todos los jóvenes adultos hispanos de 18 a 35 años al retiro anual ¡Atrévete! Este retiro en español se llevará a cabo del 13 al 15 de noviembre en Mary Help of Christians, 6400 E Chelsea St., en Tampa. Es una oportunidad para atreverse a encontrar a Jesús y experimentar la alegría que solo Él puede brindar.

Para inscribirte, usa el siguiente enlace: https://www.dosp.org/young-church/pastoraljuvenil/atrevete/?

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Para información adicional, comunícate con la Oficina de Ministerio Hispano: ajahuey@dosp.org | (727) 344-1611 ext. 5471.

Annual Retreat ¡Atrévete!
The Pastoral Juvenil of the Diocese of Saint Petersburg invites all Hispanic Young Adults ages 18-35 to their annual ¡Atrévete! Retreat. This retreat in Spanish will take place on November 13-15, 2026 at Mary Help of Christians in Tampa. It is an opportunity to dare to encounter Jesus and to experience the joy that only He can offer.

To register, click on this link.
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For more information, please contact the Office of Hispanic Ministry: ajahuey@dosp.org | (727) 344-1611 ext. 5471.

An Invitation from the Office of the Lay Pastoral Ministry Institute

Ask yourself: Could God be calling me to be a Lay Ecclesial Minister in His Church?
For anyone interested in attending the LPMI Year of Discernment, the registration form and program information can be found on the LPMI web site at: https://www.dosp.org/lpmi/year-of-discernment/ or call the LPMI office at (727) 344-1611. New classes begin September 12, 2026.

Intercultural Ministries

Quarterly African Mass

You are invited to the quarterly African Mass on Sunday, August 30th, 2026 at Most Holy Redeemer Parish, 10110 N Central Ave. Tampa. Fr. Anthony Kakaire will preside this celebration starting at 2:00 p.m. A reception will follow in the parish hall. Feel free to bring a dish or beverages to share. For more information, contact David Kadiri at (520) 822-6822.

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PARISHES AND ORGANIZATIONS

Giving from the Heart Back-to-School Drive

Diocese of Saint Petersburg

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