There is a new ministry at Espiritu Santo called Ambassadors for Christ. This ministry will match new parishioners with existing parishioners that have similar demographics. The Ambassadors will call new parishioners and help them get acquainted with ministries and families.
Father Argentino returns to present the history of the Catholic Church in 3 sessions. Tuesdays, January 17th, 24th, and 31st from 6:15 pm to 7:30 pm in the Parish Center. You can RSVP to Chris at the Church Office at 727.726.8477 x327.
Come out to the Hop on January 28th from 7:00 - 10:30 in the Parish Center! Enjoy an authentic 50's Menu and music from Ron and The Classics! Ticket prices are $15.00 per person or save by purchasing a table of eight for $110! Tickets on sale after weekend masses on January 14/15 and January 21/22 or buy your tickets online.
Come experience Espiritu Santo Catholic School at our upcoming Open House on Sunday, January 29th from 9:30 am to 10:30 pm or Monday, January 30th from 9:00 am to 12:30 pm (school will be in session). Enrolling PreK 3 through 7th Grade for the 2012-2013 School Year. For more information contact the Admissions Office at 727.812.4650 x315.
John Angotti is a full time music missionary who travels throughout the world providing inspirational music and witness to all ages through concerts, workshops, retreats, missions, conferences, and worship. John's message is clear: There is hope, healing, and truth with the love of God. With the style of today and the truth of the ancient, John expresses hope and love for those longing for a deeper relationship with God.
Join us and explore how we are nourished as we travel the "Pathway to Our Hearts". Once a week, February 21st to March 30th we will assemble in the Parish Center and break bread together in the Monastic Tradition of eating as community in silence and listening to spiritual readings and praying together. Focused on Our Lord, we will be nourished by food and the Word. A suggested donation of $2 for the Pinellas Hope Food Fund will be collected as part of this Lenten practice. All are welcome.
If so, then the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) may be for you! Our journey has begun, but now is the perfect time to join us. We meet each Monday night at 7:00 pm in the John Bosco Center to learn more about the RCIA process and to meet new friends with similar interests. Refreshments will be provided and all are welcome.
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In the life of the Espiritu Santo Catholic community, the seed of faith planted by the missionaries in 1569 has produced much fruit and continues to grow. Today there are more than 4000 registered families at Espiritu Santo.
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Welcome to the new home of Espiritu Santo Catholic Church on the web. We think you'll find it much easier to know what's happening in the parish and see the new website as a "go to" information resource. Please take a few minutes to explore all the new features!
Becoming a subscriber of the new Espiritu Santo Website enables its full feature set and allows you to be a fully informed member of our dynamic and ever-growing parish. As a subscribed member you can see the liturgical ministers calendar, sign up for ministry newsletters, participate in message forums, and update your parishioner information.
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An orientation meeting will be held Friday January 20th at 6:00 pm in the Parish Center. Contact Angy Hayes at 727.433.2022 if you have any questions or are interested in attending the meeting.
Fr. Ralph Argentino is the Executive Director of Catholic Cemeteries and Director of the Office of the Diaconate for the Diocese of St. Petersburg.
Guests are encouraged to bring new or like new warm socks, winter jackets, hats, sweaters, blankets etc. to the Sock Hop or Knights of Columbus ticket booth in the Pavilion after Mass. Your donations will be given to the residents of Pinellas Hope homeless shelter. Thank you!
Academic Excellence, Inspired by His Love, Led by the Spirit
Faith-filled, Catholic Education for children.
Youth Day is February 11th followed by a live concert for all on February 12th. This year's Parish Mission will be February 13th & 14th. For more information, to RSVP, or to volunteer to help contact Chris at the Church office 727.726.8477 x327
You may choose the Friday morning session (9:30 am – 11:00 am) where we will have oatmeal and fruit, or the Tuesday evening session (6:15 pm – 7:30 pm) where we will have soup and bread. Coffee and tea will be provided. Please call Chris at the Parish Office 727.726.8477 x327 to register.
Espiritu Santo Catholic Church has a ministry to reach out to Catholics who no longer attend Mass regularly or who are not participating in the sacramental life of the Church. This ministry meets on Thursday evenings during Lent in the Gathering Room. The dates for 2012 are February 16, 2012 through March 29, 2012.
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"All who touched the tassel of His cloak were healed." (Matthew 14:36)
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Dear Friends in Christ,
Congratulations to all of our young people who received the Sacrament of Reconciliation for the first time on Saturday, January 21. They have been studying and preparing for this sacrament for the past months and now can know the joy of sacramental forgiveness in their hearts. Congratulations also to their families and catechists!

On Sunday, January 22, we commemorate the sad day in 1973 when abortion became legal in this country. We continue to work to end abortion and to educate the people and leaders of our nation and world about this evil. My thanks to all those, especially in our parish, who are working for a greater respect for the dignity of human life from natural beginning to natural end. Prayer and education are the great tools we use to move forward and convert people's hearts.
And let us continue to pray for one another.
Reverend Robert J. Schneider
Espiritu Santo Catholic School
Academic Excellence, Inspired by His Love, Led by the Spirit
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New Member Welcome Gathering
Saturday, February 11th
12:30 pm
John Bosco Center
"Come after me, and I will make you fishers of men." - Mark 1:17
Jesus' call to "Come after me" is a call to all Christians. Jesus asks us all to help Him in His work. By being good stewards, we, too, can help bring others closer to God.