April 3, 2020

Dear Friends in Christ,

Working through our current circumstances is stressful and challenging, but I offer my thanks to you for your patience as we get our plans in place.  As your Pastor, my primary role is to provide for the spiritual and pastoral needs of our faithful at Blessed Trinity.  It is sometimes difficult because things are changing by the hour.

There was a lot of confusion and some contradictory statements in the Governor's order to "Stay at home."I personally reached out to the St. Petersburg Police Dept. and we have been given permission in writing to have a car procession through our parking lot for you to pick up blessed Palms on Sunday, April 5th from 9:30 AM until 12 Noon.  At the same time we will be accepting offertory donations to help the Parish in the absence of public Masses.  Bulletins will be available.   Palms will be placed in the church if you want to come by later in the week.

The church is open for private prayer Saturday & Sunday from 8:00 AM until 12 Noon and Weekdays from 8:00 AM until 2:00 PM.  No more than 9 people at a time can be in the church.

Blessed Trinity will pre record the celebration of Palm Sunday, Holy Thursday, and the Easter Vigil then put on this website.  Live streaming of Masses can be viewed on the Diocese website: dosp.org or cathedralalive.org.  You can also find Masses on EWTN.

The office is open Mon., Tues,. Thurs, & Fri. -9:00 AM until lunch at 12 Noon then reopen at 1:00 PM until 4:00 PM.  We had to reduce the staff and find it necessary to close on Wednesdays.

In these very difficult times that require sacrifices, I want to assure you of my prayers for you as I celebrate a private Mass in my home chapel each day.  Take care of yourself and your family.  Thank you for remembering the parish with your financial offerings.  Our church is tied to the generosity of our people. Many are dropping off or mailing in their donations.  More people are using the on line giving (accessed right on our site).  Others have a check sent through their automatic banking system.  Which ever way it comes please know you are very much appreciated for your support and kindness.  If you should need any help with using the on line system please don't hesitate to call Eileen Plasse in the parish office. 727-867-3663

Kind personal regards,

Fr. Wayne C. Genereux, Pastor