Ash Wednesday, Feb 26, 2020 and Lent Guidelines
Ash Wednesday is the beginning of Lent for Roman Catholics. The services for Ash Wednesday are 7:30am, 8:30am, and 6:30pm Lent Guidelines: Regulations on Fasting and Abstinence The dual disciplines of fasting and abstinence have a long history in the Catholic Church. Going back to the early Church, the purpose behind the custom of […]
Feb. 8, 2020 – St Bakhita – Annual Day of Prayer and Awareness Against Human Trafficking
February 8th has been designated by the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace and the International Union of Superiors General as an annual day of prayer and awareness against human trafficking. February 8th is the feast day of St. Josephine Bakhita, who was kidnapped as a child and sold into slavery in Sudan and Italy. […]
Ascribed Formation, Class 1
The Ascribed community of Blessed Sacrament Church is currently forming new members for Ascription. The requirements to become Ascribed in the Institute of Charity are: Have a desire to be joined to the Institute of Charity community, Have a desire to provide universal charity as best they can according to their station in life, Attend […]
The Proper Reception of the Holy Eucharist, as per the GIRM
From the Offices of Faith Formation & Liturgy In 2002 the 3rd Edition of the Roman Missal was presented to Pope John Paul II and the Church. The Roman Missal is the book that contains the prayers and instructions on how Catholics celebrate the Mass. It is the big red book that the priest uses […]
Courageously Living the Gospel – One Year Anniversary
It has been one year since Bishop Parkes began the Courageously Living the Gospel initiative. Please watch the CLG year one video for an update on the initiative. You can read more about the one year anniversary and the exciting accomplishments here.
Letter from Father-General to all Rosminians
Pope Francis Encourages Ecclesial Action of Rosminians
Blessed Rosmini Prayed: ‘O God, send us Heroes’ OCTOBER 02, 2018 00:53ZENIT STAFFFRANCIS “All can live it in daily fidelity to the Christian vocation; the consecrated, in particular, in faithful adherence to their religious profession,” Pope Francis said October 1, 2018, in the Hall of Popes of the Apostolic Palace, to the participants in the General […]
Courageously Living the Gospel – Message from Bishop Parkes
Our Most Reverend Bishop Parkes has recently released the shared mission, vision, and values for the Diocese of St. Petersburg. Please click the link to watch the video. Courageously Living the Gospel
Changes in RCIA
The Rite of Catechetical Instruction for Adults, RCIA, has recently made some changes to the way it educates and brings adults into full communion with the Church. In the past, each year a new group of inquirers would be formed. These individuals, regardless of their history, would go through catechesis until Easter. Then at the […]
Blessed Antonio Rosmini – MAXIM 4
If you missed the last Ascribed Meeting, you can watch the slide show here :