*This page will be updated as additional information is received.
Tuesday, October 8 Update | Following the 7 a.m. Mass on Tuesday, October 8, our church, North Campus, parish office, and the S.H. Gift & Book Store WILL BE CLOSED due to weather impacts related to Hurricane Milton. All parish activities, including daily Mass, confessions, and parish group meetings have been cancelled or adjusted through the evening of Thursday, October 10.
The following parish activities have been adjusted or cancelled due to potential impacts from Hurricane Milton. This includes:
- Daily Mass | Tuesday at 12:10 p.m., Wednesday & Thursday at 7 a.m., 12:10 p.m. | Cancelled
- Confessions | Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday at 11:30 a.m. | Cancelled
- Sacramental Preparation Workshop | Tuesday at 6:30 p.m. | Cancelled
- Choir Rehearsal | Tuesday at 7 p.m. | Cancelled
- A.A. | Wednesday at 7:30 a.m. | Cancelled
- Women’s Prayer Group | Wednesday at 1 p.m. & 6:30 p.m. | Cancelled
- Family Faith Formation | Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. | Cancelled
- R.C.I.A. Inquiry | Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. | Cancelled
- SVdP Meeting | Wednesday at 6:30 p.m. | Cancelled
- KOC Regular Meeting | Thursday at 6:30 p.m. | Cancelled
- Men’s Prayer Group | Friday at 7:30 a.m. | Cancelled
- Giving from the Heart | Saturday, October 12, from 9 to 11 a.m. | Postponed to Undetermined Date
- Open Doors | Sunday, October 13, at 6:30 p.m. | Cancelled
*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.
- 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 through Friday, October 11.
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.
