Parish Vocations Committee

A group that seeks to foster, affirm and promote vocations to the priesthood and religious life. New members welcome.
Meetings held as needed.

INFORMATION

Books on vocations can be checked out at the church library.

Links
Going to college? Newmanconnection.com

Foryourvocation.org
The Newman Guide
St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, Philadelphia
Allentown Diocese Vocations
Institute of Religious Life
Invisible Monastery

Are you being called?

Jesus told His disciples,” I came to serve, not to be served”. A vocation is a call to serve. It is a profession, an urge, and a predisposition to undertake a certain type of work. It is a choice for which you are personally suited. The central question always is:” How best can I serve my God and others?” If you feel a calling to the married life, there are many Church ministries from which to choose. Many are in need of your service, as a Deacon, a Eucharistic Minister, a visitor to the sick and aged, or an usher. Whatever you choose, do something that serves others.

If you feel a calling to the priesthood or religious life, ask questions and talk to priests or religious. They can help you to know your vocation or career, or even your own true self. Above all, start with prayer. Whatever your vocation, if you are good at what you do, it is a gift from God. Only through prayer will you be able to recognize what vocation gift He wants to give you.

Prayers for Vocations

Holy Hour
Every First Friday Please join our parish family as we pray for an increase in vocations to the priesthood and religious life.

All day Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament
Begins immediately after the 8:45 AM Mass.

The Vocation Holy Hour
Begins at 3:00 PM in the STM chapel. This hour of prayer includes Eucharistic Adoration, Priesthood Rosary, Scripture reading, Homily, Chaplet of Divine Mercy, Litany of Humility, Litany of the Sacred Heart, Vocation Prayers and Benediction at 4:00 pm. Listen for God’s call, he may be asking you to be a priest or nun.