Roman Catholic Diocese Of St. Petersburg

Dress for WorshipFashion styles come and go, and many people use clothing to make a statement.  Some workplaces require jackets and ties, while others wear uniforms based on their job.  When you go to the beach, you wear fashionable beach attire.  For a ball game, it would be appropriate to dress in your favorite team jersey.  But what about when you go to church?  At Mass, how we dress hopefully reflects the importance of God in our lives. You’ve seen many churches advertise with the words: “Come as you are.”  This is more directed toward our inner life.  God welcomes us no matter what we have done in the past.  It doesn’t matter how long you’ve been away. You are always invited to the Mass to encounter Jesus, who welcomes you with open arms.  To learn more, visit WelcomingYou.org.