Tenebrae (Latin for shadows or darkness) is that part of Liturgy of the Hours that was celebrated in the evenings during the Triduum and dates from the 7th or 8th century. The mood is somber, quiet and reflective. The distinctive feature of the service is the gradual extinction of all the lights in the church as we contemplate the temporary triumph of the prince of darkness over the Light of the world. The Tenebrae service will be April 17 at 8pm at the Co-Cathedral of St. Thomas More.
Chrism Mass Invitation Bishop Wack cordially invites all the faithful of the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee to attend the Chrism Mass on Tuesday, April 16 at 10:00 a.m. CDT at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart.
Saturday, February 2 is Candlemas Day and Feast of the Presentation. There will be a blessing of the candles at the 8am and Mass. The church offers a special blessing of all candles used in the home.
Join Bishop Wack and your fellow parishoners at the Co-Cathedral of Saint Thomas More's 50th anniversary parish picnic! Sunday October 8, 2017 12:45-4:30 The parish will provide hot dogs, hamburgers and drinks. What will you bring? RSVP HERE
Sunday, October 8 10:00 AM Mass Bishop Wack will be joining us for a special liturgy marking the 50th anniversary of the dedication of the Co-cathedral of St. Thomas More which was on October 8, 1967. The anniversary date will be designated as a Solemnity and the readings selected for the service will be the dedication readings.
Saturday, September 30, 2017, 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM Location: St. Sylvester Catholic Church, Gulf Breeze SPONSORED BY THE DIOCESAN OFFICE OF FAITH FORMATION This day is for all in ministry in our parishes and diocese, including parish pastoral and finance councils, Adult Faith Formation leaders, RCIA coordinators and teams, Family Life Ministers, Youth Ministers, Catechetical Leaders, Music ministry, Hispanic ministry catechists, and all adults interested in living as missionary disciples. Come to grow in your faith and learn how to share it with others. Click here to register! For more information, contact Sister Margaret Kuntz at 850-435-3523 or kuntzm@ptdiocese.org. Central time
50th Anniversary T-Shirts can be purchased HERE Alternatively, you can visit the Parish office, Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM, to purchase your T-SHIRTS.
All women of the parish are invited to a wine and cheese social to meet other STM women and learn more about the STM Council of Catholic Women. Join us in O’Brien Hall at 7pm on Thursday, August 24. We look forward to seeing you there! Annual dues are only $15.
Would you like to serve your parish as a Minister of Hospitality, an usher or greeter? We will be having a mandatory training and retraining meeting Sunday, August 20th at 2p.m. in O'Brien Hall. We'd love to have you join us as we strive to become the welcoming parish you want us to be. If you are new and want to sign up, please email Dasha Nixon at dasha@cocathedral.com or call 222-9630.
In keeping with the October 2018 synod on “Young people, faith and vocational discernment”, the diocesan young adult ministry has developed two surveys so that we can better meet the needs of the young adults in our diocese.
Read a joyful message from our new Bishop elect, Fr. Bill Wack, CSC I am incredibly humbled by the Holy Father’s appointment to serve the Diocese of Pensacola-Tallahassee as bishop. Now I know for sure that God is merciful, having called this sinner to serve in this capacity. The first words which came to mind when I heard of the appointment were, “Lord I am not worthy … but only say the Word…” With joy and zeal, I accept this appointment, and I am thrilled to begin service to God’s people as a bishop. I have always loved being a priest
