Monday, October 7 Update | The friars and parish staff are monitoring the development of Hurricane Milton, with cancellations and closures set to be announced later today. | Storm updates from the Diocese of St. Petersburg can be found at dosp.org/stormupdates.
- The DOSP Pastoral Center building will be physically closing Monday, October 7 at noon, and will be physically closed Tuesday, October 8 and Wednesday, October 9.
- All DOSP Catholic Schools and Early Childhood Centers will be closed on Tuesday, Wednesday, and Thursday.
The following parish activities have been adjusted or cancelled due to potential impacts from Hurricane Milton. This includes:
- Women’s Prayer Group | Wednesday, October 9, at 1 p.m. and 6:30 p.m. | Cancelled
- Giving from the Heart | Saturday, October 12, from 9 to 11 a.m. | Postponed to Undetermined Date
*Additional events, groups, and ministries may appear on this list at the situation develops.
Information about Catholic Schools and Diocesan Closures can be found here.
Additional Resources:
- National Hurricane Center
- Hillsborough County Emergency Management Updates and Shelters
- Find Your Evacuation Zone
Prayer against Storms | from the Pieta Prayer Book
Make the sign of the cross when you see the (+) symbol.
Jesus Christ a King of Glory has come in Peace. + God became man, + and the Word was made flesh. + Christ was born of a virgin. + Christ suffered. + Christ was crucified. + Christ died. + Christ rose from the dead. + Christ ascended into Heaven. + Christ conquers. + Christ reigns. + Christ orders. + May Christ protect us from all storms and lightning. + Christ went through their midst in Peace, + and the Word was made Flesh. + Christ is with us with Mary. + Flee you enemy spirits because the Lion of the Generation of Juda, the Root of David, was won. + Holy God! + Holy Powerful God ! + Holy Immortal God! + Have mercy on us.
Amen!
Friday, September 27 Update | The church and North Campus sustained no visible damage during Hurricane Helene. The church, parish office, and the S.H. Gift & Book Store are open. Masses for this weekend (26th Sunday in Ordinary Time) will move forward as scheduled.
Those who are looking to assist in the local recovery are encouraged to consider a donation to the diocesan Disaster Relief Fund. For more information about how you can assist, click here.
For an update from the Pastoral Center regarding recovery and the status of our neighboring diocesan churches, click here.