Registration is now open for one of our fall workshops for new & experienced Readers and Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion at Mass. The Office of Worship is conducting these workshops in four (4) locations throughout the Diocese of St. Petersburg, three will be offered in English and one will be offered in Spanish. These workshops offer a great opportunity for veteran ministers to reflect upon their ministry and to updated their skills. New ministers have found them to give a wonderful foundation and understanding for their involvement in these ministries. Register by clicking on the Title above! SCHEDULE: • 8:30 a.m. – Check in & Hospitality • 9 a.m. – Opening Prayer • 9:15 a.m. – General Session on Ministry • 9:45 a.m. – Breakout Sessions: READER or EMHC • 11:30 a.m. – Adjourn COST: $5 per person – Parishes will be billed later only for those who attend. TO REGISTER, click on the appropriate date (PLEASE NOTE there are two different weekends) & parish location link below: Saturday, October 1: Espiritu Santo, Safety Harbor Saturday, October 1: Most Holy Redeemer, Tampa Saturday, October 15: Incarnation, Tampa (SPANISH) Saturday October 15: St. Scholastica, Lecanto. https://www.dosp.org/eucharist-minister-reader-workshops/#

CLASSES BEGAN SUNDAY SEPTEMBER 11TH but it’s not late.. Registration for Faith Formation classes and Sacramental Preparation is going on now in the Faith Formation Office. You can stop by from 9am until 3pm, Monday – Thursday. The Faith Formation office is closed on Fridays. Please bring a copy of your child’s Baptismal certificate with you. If you have any questions, please contact Deacon Matt or Miss Judy in the Faith Formation Office at 813-884-3624 or email Judy at reled@icctampa.org. Communion 2022: For those families that have not yet picked up their Communion Portraits, we have them in the Faith Formation Office for you to pick up. Please come Monday – Thursday between 9am and 3pm.

Thanks to the generous support from our parish, we have assisted, from February to mid-August, 99 households consisting of 238 people in our community with rent, utilities, food, and other expenses. And we have been able to help them solely because of your generosity. The food pantry, located in what was previously the chapel, is now open two days a month on the fourth Wednesday and Saturday from 10am to noon for those who reside in the 33614, 33615, 33634 and 33635 zip codes. Those in need may also call 813-421-2201 for an appointment. We appreciate your continued support with food and monetary donations every third Sunday of the month. If you are interested in learning more about our organization, we welcome you to join us at our monthly meetings every third Wednesday of the month at 6:30 in the room at the back of the church. Again, thank you for your generous support and God bless you.

Introducing GulfCoastCatholic.org Bishop Gregory Parkes has launched GulfCoastCatholic.org, a news website to help Catholics know, live and share the faith. You’ll find articles that inform and, hopefully, inspire. Plus, each article can be shared via social media with one click. GulfCoastCatholic.org will provide timely and relevant articles for staying up to date with Catholic life. We also will share stories about people who are Courageously Living the Gospel. Visit GulfCoastCatholic.org to check out the website and to sign up for our free, weekly email of top stories.

Interested in Becoming Catholic? Is God calling you? Are you looking to deepen your relationship with Jesus and be part of His Church? RCIA – Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults is the process of initiation by which individuals are fully received into the Catholic Church through the reception of Baptism, Confirmation, and Holy Eucharist or Communion. This process began September 11th. If you, or anyone you may know, are interested in becoming Catholic or simply have questions regarding the Catholic faith, please contact Deacon Matt Shirina at 813-884-3624 or you can email him at dff@icctampa.org

Regular faith formation classes began last Sunday from 10:00am - 10:50am. Every child must be registered with Faith Formation before they will be allowed in class. To register your child/children or more information, please call the Faith Formation Office at 813-884-3624. Office hours are 9am - 4pm during the week.