Vocations Committee

Contact: Sean and Kathy Greenler Sexton 978 258-0433, kathy@greenler.com,  seans@tiac.net
David Tagliaferri 978 475-4287

Mission    |    2011-2012 Activities    |    Vocation Resources

God has blessed me in unique ways.
How should I use my gifts to serve Him?

Our Mission

The St. Augustine Vocations Committee has been established to increase awareness concerning all vocations, provide education concerning all vocations, and encourage parishioners determine their unique vocation through focus and prayer.

God, I know You love me and have great plans for me.  But sometimes I am overwhelmed by the thought of my future. Show me how to walk forward one day at a time.  May I take heart while I search openly, learn about all the choices, listen to others for advice, and pay attention to my own feelings.
By doing these things, may I hear your call to a lifestyle and a career that will let me love as only I can, and let me serve others
with the special gifts that You have given me.
Amen

2011-2012 Activities

Each of us has been blessed by God with our own unique gifts and talents. Understanding our calling, or vocation, and using our unique gifts takes prayerful reflection. The following activities are designed to help those who attend to be able to be inspired, listen to God, and better understand how best each of us can use our talents in service of God.

If you feel the calling to join the Vocations Committee and support this ministry and our activities—please contact one of the co-chairs. We would be happy to have you join us!

February 11th & 12th
Celebrating the Vocation of Marriage
World Marriage Day is February 11th.  We will be honoring and praying
for all married couples during all Masses over the weekend
(and roses will be handed out!)

April 28th & 29th
World Day of Prayer for Vocations
In 1963, Pope Paul VI designated Good Shepherd Sunday as World Day of Prayer for Vocations. This year, April 29th is the annual World Day of Prayer for Vocations. We will be praying at all Masses, highlighting the importance of vocations in the life and mission of the Church, as well as for intensifying our prayer that they may increase in number and quality.

June 15th
World Day of Prayer for Priests
Blessed John Paul II established that on the solemnity of the Sacred Heart, the Church will observe the World Day of Prayer for the Sanctification of Priests

Vocations Week 2012 – October 20-28th
All Masses,  Oct. 20th/21st : Inspirational Talk:  “What is a Vocation?”

Daily Prayer Intentions
Sunday,  Oct. 21st: ALL Vocations
Monday, Oct. 22nd: Augustinian and the Consecrated Religious Life\
Tuesday, Oct. 23rd: Marriage
Wednesday, Oct. 24th: Ordained  Vocations—Priesthood and Diaconate
Thursday, Oct. 25th: Single  Life
Friday, Oct.  26th: Parenthood
Saturday, Oct. 27th: ALL Vocations

Prayer for Vocations
Let us pray to the Lord of the harvest who calls men and women to loving service:
All glory and praise are yours, God of truth, light of our hearts,
for you guide your people in the ways of holiness. Help those who follow
in the footsteps of Augustine to see you through mutual love and worship
and to be servants of your Church as examples that others may follow.
Enlighten men and women to see the beauty of common life
in the spirit of Saint Augustine, and strengthen them in your service
so that the work you have begun in them may be brought to fulfillment.
We ask this through Christ, our Lord. Amen

~Blessed Stephen Bellesini, O.S.A., pray for us.


Vocation Resources

“Love is the fundamental and innate vocation of every human being”.
(Catechism of the Catholic Church)

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