Ministers of Hospitality 
Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion 
Lectors 
Altar Servers 
Sacristans 
Music Ministry 
Intercessions 
Funeral Liaison 
Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) 
Small Faith Communities 
Inviting Catholics Home 
Preparation for the Sacraments of Eucharist & Confirmation 
Youth of Espiritu Santo (YES) 
Thursday Sewing Group 
Health Ministry 
Marriage Preparation 
Familia 
Teams of Our Lady 
Jail Ministry Vacation Bible School
Vacation Bible School for 2012 will be a Catholic Kidz Camp Program called "The Vatican Express with St. Jerome" for children four years old through fifth grade. Register your children for a week of sensational skits, exciting Bible stories, creative crafts, and amazing music. Registration closes June 1st so sign up early! Volunteers Needed
The Feast of the Ascension of the Lord
The Ascension of Our Lord, which occurred 40 days after Jesus Christ rose from the dead on Easter, is the final act of our redemption that Christ began on Good Friday. On this day, the risen Christ, in the sight of His apostles, ascended bodily into Heaven. Christ's bodily Ascension foreshadows our own entrance into Heaven not simply as souls, after our death, but as glorified bodies, after the resurrection of the dead at the Final Judgment.
Pentecost Sunday
Next Sunday is Pentecost Sunday -- our parish feast day and when Espiritu Santo Catholic Church celebrates the Gift of the Holy Spirit. Please join us in the Parish Center after all Masses next Saturday evening and Sunday for celebration receptions.
Have you been coming to Mass for awhile but aren't Catholic?
Come meet some faithful Catholics who love the Lord and would consider it a privilege to get to know you. Our parish will soon begin a set of sessions to share with others the truths of the Catholic faith and the fellowship of our Church Family. We invite you to learn what Catholics believe in an open and welcoming environment.
Pinellas Hope
Since 2008, Espiritu Santo has been partnering with other Catholic and non-Catholic faith communities to provide support to the residents of the Pinellas Hope emergency shelter for the homeless. To keep this outreach ministry operating, we need your prayers and financial support.
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Espiritu Santo Catholic Church
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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New Espiritu Santo Website
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!
Become a Subscriber
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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Weeks of June 18th & 25th
There will be two sessions of VBS this year, the first the week of June 18th in the morning from 9:00 am to 12:00 pm; and the second the week of June 25th in the evening from 5:30 pm to 8:30 pm.
Register for the Morning Session
Register for the Evening Session
Sunday, May 20th
The Diocese of St. Petersburg, and most dioceses in the United States and other parts of the Catholic world, celebrate the Feast of the Ascension on the Sunday before Pentecost, not on a Thursday. This allows more of the faithful to have the opportunity to participate in the celebration of this great feast.
Sunday, May 27th
The Men of Espiritu Santo (MOES) are celebrating their 10 year anniversary this year and will be sponsoring and supporting these receptions with the Youth Group assisting.
RCIA Information
You are invited to attend the Rite of Christian Initiation of Adults (RCIA) Information sessions that will be held at 9:30 am in the John Bosco Center on Sunday June 24th; Sunday July 22nd; or Sunday August 19th.
Make a Donation
Your tax deductible donation can be made by check at the Parish Office or in the Offertory Collection by marking "FBO Pinellas Hope" or donate by credit card here.
Worship Events
Website Tutorials
Watch and listen to screencasts that walk you through the features and capabilities of the new website.
Watch the Tutorials
God doesn't call the qualified. He qualifies the called.
Witness the love of Christ through the use of your gifts to glorify and praise God through serving those in need of spiritual joy, compassion and love.
"All who touched the tassel of His cloak were healed." (Matthew 14:36)
Want to get some training on all the website offers? Check out the WEBSITE TUTORIALS!
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Welcome Visitors
New Member Welcome Gathering
Saturday, May 19th
11:00 am
John Bosco Center
Stewardship Reflection
"This Jesus who has been taken up from you into heaven will return in the same way as you have seen him going into heaven." - Acts 1:11 How strong is your faith? Do you believe that Jesus will return? In the Gospel Jesus tells us that He will return and when He does He will separate us into sheep and goats, depending on how much we used our blessings to help those in need. So how strong is your faith? The answer can be found in how much you give.
Mission Statement
―Inspired by the Holy Spirit, we, the People of Espiritu Santo Catholic Church, commit ourselves to be a loving community of faith, grace, and good works through Jesus Christ. Nourished by the Word and the Sacraments, we strive to grow in Christ’s likeness and to spread God’s kingdom on this earth.
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