It is a long-standing tradition in many different faiths and cultures to remember, and even venerate, someone’s deceased relatives and friends. We keep alive the memory of our deceased relatives and friends by remembering them in our prayers. Through our prayers, we can also continue that spiritual and loving connection we had when they walked this earth. Remembering someone in our prayers (whether alive or deceased) is particularly important to us as Catholics. Because the celebration of the Mass is the highest form of worship, the practice of having a Mass “offered” for an individual, deceased or living, or for a particular intention, is an excellent way of bringing our intentions to God. This is a long-standing tradition in the church. It is also a devotional practice whereby we keep alive the memory of our loved ones. Through this practice, we can maintain that loving bond between ourselves and those whom we love. A Mass can be offered on the anniversary of death or on a person’s birthday, or at any time. You may also have a Mass celebrated for someone who is ill, in thanksgiving and for special intentions for family and/or friends. Take the time to have a Mass celebrated for your loved-ones.

Simply stop by the parish office, or call us at 813-988-1593.

Are you interested in bringing Holy Communion to the Sick or Homebound members of your spiritual home? Or are you or a loved sick or home-bound and would like to receive Holy Communion at home?  Call the parish office (813)988-1593 or contact Deacon Ted at tmartin@spiritualhome.org.

Polly Annarino
Shirley Boodran
Giz  Bedran
Lou Calvano
Edith Carattini
Bob Carnahan
Michael Chapman
Taresha Cohen
John Deale
Merrell Dickey
Helen Dickey
Joan Granruth
Donovan Kleinberger
Rose Llanos
Sylvia Lynch
Cynthia Martinez
Patricia McCarthy
Kathleen Moran
Rosalie Parrillo
Maria Quinones
Stella Rihm
Edgar Rodriguez
Deborah Schmotzer
Diane Seeley
Hans Venegas
Eric Walden

If you or a loved one would like to be added to our prayer list, please call the parish office at: 813-988-1593 or email nnegron@spiritualhome.org.