Office of Worship (Diocese of St. Petersburg) at 6363 9th Avenue North, Saint Petersburg, FL 33710 US - Home
Office of Worship
It is the bishop's role to ensure that worship throughout the Diocese of St. Petersburg reflects the principles laid down by the Second Vatican Council. The Office of Worship assists the bishop in carrying out his functions as "promoter and guardian of the liturgical life" of the diocese by:
- coordinating cathedral and diocesan liturgies,
- promoting programs that contribute to the advancement of liturgical life,
- formulating and implementing diocesan liturgical guidelines,
- promoting and providing liturgical formation to clergy and parishes,
- serving as a resource to parishes regarding liturgical matters, and
- helping to shape a vision for the future liturgical life of the Diocese.
A. Holy Days 2012 - 2013
See the link indicating the holy days of obligation for 2012 - 2013.
B. Lent & Easter Guidelines - Added 1/13/2012
Click here for the diocesan guidelines for Lent & Easter 2012.
C. Cold & Flu Advisory - Added 9/27/2011
Each year at this time we are reminded to take precautions to protect oursleves from the common cold or the current strain of influenza. Following the suggested guidelines we have compiled will help parish leaders and parishioners to navigate another cold & flu season safely and with common sense.
D. Important Dates
The following are important dates to remember in the diocese:
See the link indicating the holy days of obligation for 2012 - 2013.
B. Lent & Easter Guidelines - Added 1/13/2012
Click here for the diocesan guidelines for Lent & Easter 2012.
C. Cold & Flu Advisory - Added 9/27/2011
Each year at this time we are reminded to take precautions to protect oursleves from the common cold or the current strain of influenza. Following the suggested guidelines we have compiled will help parish leaders and parishioners to navigate another cold & flu season safely and with common sense.
D. Important Dates
The following are important dates to remember in the diocese:
- Sun., Feb. 26 - Rite of Election & Call to Continuing Conversion @ 1:30 & 4:00 p.m.
- Thurs., March 15 - The Light is On for You parish reconciliation - from 5 to 8 p.m. in your parish church
- Tues., April 3 - The Chrism Mass @ 11:30 a.m.
- Sun., May 13 - Diocesan Confirmation @ 2:00 p.m.
- Sat., May 19 - Priesthood Ordinations @ 11:00 a.m.
- Fri., Aug. 17 - Sat., Aug. 18 - Diocesan RCIA Immersion Symposium @ Holy Family Church
E. FAQ - Blessings & Wine
1. Can an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion give a blessing? Response
2. What kind of wine can we use at Mass? Response
F. Building or Renovating a Church or Worship Space?
See specific information under "Building Resources" in the Resources category on the right.
G. Readings of the Day Online
The Scripture readings for the Mass of the Day can be found at the webpage for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB link).
Contact Us:
Douglas J. Reatini, Director
Kathleen C. Proefke, Associate Director
Rev. John G. Tapp, Secretary for Worship
(727) 341-6828
Douglas J. Reatini, Director
Kathleen C. Proefke, Associate Director
Rev. John G. Tapp, Secretary for Worship
(727) 341-6828
