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At our baptism we are given many gifts. The gifts of Faith, Hope, and Love. The gift of belonging to God and the Church. The gift of our Vocation. Each of us is called to love God and bear witness to His love for each of us. How we do this varies from person to person. We each have a small "v" vocation, in how we serve the Lord day in and day out. We also have a captical "V" Vocation, in being called to a particular way of life. Most are called to Holy Matrimony. Some are called to Holy Orders. Others are called in a particular way to Religious and Consecrated Life, which has various forms as well. Some are called to support these vocations through Holy Single Life. Discerning what our Vocation is can be challenging, but we don't have to, nor can we do it alone. This page offers various resources to help you in your discernment process. If you would like to talk to someone about vocation discernment feel free to reach out to Fr. Jason, Irene, or someone at the diocese in the Vocation Office.
Join the "31 Club." As a parish we are comitted to praying for an increase in holy vocations. Sign-up to pray one day each month.
Sign-up to Host the "Traveling Chalice." Bring home a Chalice to remind you to pray for Vocations for the entire week. The process for hosting the Chalice is: Father will give you the Chalice at the Mass you indicate you will attend, you place the Sacred Vessel somewhere it will remind you to pray for Vocations, pray the included prayer card daily, and finally return it by 4:30 p.m. on Saturday at the end of the week.
Priesthood for the Diocese of Erie -- Information for Diocesan Priesthood with the Diocese of Erie
Samuel Group -- Samuel Group invites young adults ages 20-30 who seriously desire to discern God’s will for their lives. This journey provides the tools for how to discern properly with peace, joy, and confidence. Participants are called to discover whom and what they are truly made for, and how to embrace God’s call in every stage of life.
Vision Vocation Network -- Website with lots of information for discerning and connecting with a wide range of religious communities.
Council of Major Superiors of Women Religious -- Resource for Women Religous Communities
Renew the "I Do"-- This is a Pittsburgh Apostolate to support Holy Dating and Marriages. The webiste has various resources, and Pittsburgh isn't too far away for anyone who would like to participate in any of their events.
We are also praying for those who are from our parish who have responded to God's Call in discerning to serve the Church: Michael Geary (First Theology), Joe Preston (4th College), and Sister Therese Marie of the Holy Family Walters. If you would like to send them a letter, their addresses are:
Joe Preston Michael Geary Sr. Therese Marie Walters
St. Mark Seminary St. Mary's Seminary Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration
P.O. Box 10397 5400 Roland Ave. 4200 N Market Ave.
Erie, PA 16514 Baltimore, MD 21210 Canton, OH, 44714
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At our baptism we are given many gifts. The gifts of Faith, Hope, and Love. The gift of belonging to God and the Church. The gift of our Vocation. Each of us is called to love God and bear witness to His love for each of us. How we do this varies from person to person. We each have a small "v" vocation, in how we serve the Lord day in and day out. We also have a captical "V" Vocation, in being called to a particular way of life. Most are called to Holy Matrimony. Some are called to Holy Orders. Others are called in a particular way to Religious and Consecrated Life, which has various forms as well. Some are called to support these vocations through Holy Single Life. Discerning what our Vocation is can be challenging, but we don't have to, nor can we do it alone. This page offers various resources to help you in your discernment process. If you would like to talk to someone about vocation discernment feel free to reach out to Fr. Jason, Irene, or someone at the diocese in the Vocation Office.
Join the "31 Club." As a parish we are comitted to praying for an increase in holy vocations. Sign-up to pray one day each month.
Sign-up to Host the "Traveling Chalice." Bring home a Chalice to remind you to pray for Vocations for the entire week. The process for hosting the Chalice is: Father will give you the Chalice at the Mass you indicate you will attend, you place the Sacred Vessel somewhere it will remind you to pray for Vocations, pray the included prayer card daily, and finally return it by 4:30 p.m. on Saturday at the end of the week.
Priesthood for the Diocese of Erie -- Information for Diocesan Priesthood with the Diocese of Erie
Samuel Group -- Samuel Group invites young adults ages 20-30 who seriously desire to discern God’s will for their lives. This journey provides the tools for how to discern properly with peace, joy, and confidence. Participants are called to discover whom and what they are truly made for, and how to embrace God’s call in every stage of life.
Vision Vocation Network -- Website with lots of information for discerning and connecting with a wide range of religious communities.
Council of Major Superiors of Women Religious -- Resource for Women Religous Communities
Renew the "I Do"-- This is a Pittsburgh Apostolate to support Holy Dating and Marriages. The webiste has various resources, and Pittsburgh isn't too far away for anyone who would like to participate in any of their events.
We are also praying for those who are from our parish who have responded to God's Call in discerning to serve the Church: Michael Geary (First Theology), Joe Preston (4th College), and Sister Therese Marie of the Holy Family Walters. If you would like to send them a letter, their addresses are:
Joe Preston Michael Geary Sr. Therese Marie Walters
St. Mark Seminary St. Mary's Seminary Poor Clares of Perpetual Adoration
P.O. Box 10397 5400 Roland Ave. 4200 N Market Ave.
Erie, PA 16514 Baltimore, MD 21210 Canton, OH, 44714