St. Scholastica Church

Our Bishop, Most Rev. Gregory Parkes, will be working with all the parishes in the Diocese to implement a mutually shared vision for the Diocese… “Courageously Living the Gospel”.  Our parish will join Bishop Parkes in this mutually-shared vision.  To hear the Bishop’s message for this vision go to our parish website at www.stscholastica.org and click on the Bishop’s video located on the right side just below the menu buttons.  You can also visit the Diocesan website:  https://www.dosp.org/courageouslyliving/ to view the Bishop’s video.

To learn more about how you can help achieve this vision here at St. Scholastica and/or to consider serving on a parish committee for the implementation of this vision, please call Louise at the parish office at 746-9422 and leave your name and phone number.    Please prayerfully consider serving your parish and helping us to “proclaim the Good News and invite all people to encounter the love and mercy of Jesus Christ.”

"Say to the LORD, 'My refuge and fortress,
myGod in whom I trust."'  -Psalms 91:2

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Bishop Parkes asks everyone to “Save the Date” for the Family Faith Fest (short video here).
Save the Date for the Family Faith Fest on Oct. 27, 2018
Mark your calendar now to join Bishop Gregory Parkes for the Family Faith Fest @ Al Lopez Park on Oct. 27, 2018 from 10 am to 6 pm. To celebrate our 50-year anniversary, the Diocese of St. Petersburg is offering a one-of-a-kind event with eight jam-packed hours of fun, food, and great live music.
There will be lots to do including: Confession, Eucharistic Adoration, and the celebration of Mass. Two stages will feature talented musicians who will provide a positive and hope-filled witness. Plus, the little ones will love the silly shows designed just for them.
You will also find lots of exhibits that showcase local ministries of the Diocese and the way we live our faith in the community. Plus, games and fun for people of all ages. Bay Care will also be offering health screenings. This is a free event that is open to all. Free entertainment. Free parking. So bring the family, bring your friends, bring your church and school and stay for the day! Visit FamilyFaithFest.org to plan your day and to register for tickets and prizes!

Almighty, ever-living God, by our baptism, we have been called to live as missionary disciples of your Son, Jesus Christ.

Grant that we, your people of the Diocese of St. Petersburg, will fulfill our purpose by proclaiming the Good News and inviting all people to encounter the love and mercy of Jesus Christ.

Deepen our trust in you, O Lord, and help us to remain steadfast in our commitment to Courageously Living the Gospel in our homes, neighborhoods, parish communities, and wherever you may lead us.

Together, with the intercession of our Blessed Mother and all the saints who have gone before us, we humbly ask for the courage to live as your disciples standing firm in our Catholic faith, through your Son, our Lord Jesus Christ.
Amen.