ST. MAXIMILIAN KOLBE VOCATION CHALICE
The purpose of the Vocation Chalice is to focus on and provide an awareness of prayer in the home for an increase in vocations to the priesthood, the permanent diaconate, the religious life, and lay ministry.
Each week at Mass a new family, individual or couple will take home the Vocation Chalice, putting it in a place of honor.
Each day for a week they pray for an increase and perseverance of vocations. Family members are given a variety of prayers and Scripture readings as resources for their individual and common prayer. They are encouraged to pick a week that is special for them, when all can participate, and to get the children involved. The following Saturday they return the Vocation Chalice for another family to take home to pray.
A prayer journal also travels with the Vocation Chalice. Each week, the family, individual or couple that has the chalice enters reflections, prayers, or scripture verse. Over time, this diary becomes a spiritual journal for the parish.
A vocation is a call from the Holy Spirit, a gift from God that is nurtured in prayer. When we pray for vocations, we lift up to our Father those men and women who he is calling in a very special way. We know that Christ is always calling. Our prayers can help someone gain the courage and confidence to heed that call. Our faithful prayers can result in an endless supply of vocations.
St. Maximilian Kolbe’s Vocation Chalice is from Assisi, Italy, the hometown and tomb of St. Francis of Assisi. It is made from local olive tree wood. In 1910 St. Maximilian Kolbe entered the Franciscan Order.
You will be blessed for taking this time for prayer, our Church will become stronger, and many more Catholics will be inspired to dedicate their lives to the Lord’s work.
The harvest is abundant but the laborers are few, so ask the master of the harvest to send out laborers for his harvest. Matthew 9:37-38.
Prayer for Vocations
Heavenly Father,
we ask You to bless our diocese with
selfless hearts that are willing to serve You,
by serving Your Church
Lord Jesus raise up from our homes
those called by the Father:
courageous and humble men to the Priesthood,
generous servant to the Permanent Diaconate
faithful people to Consecrated Life and holy
men and women to the sacrament of Marriage.
Holy Spirit, help us to live our universal vocation
to holiness, by listening to the Father’s voice
and responding with a sacrificial love.
Holy Mary, Model of Vocations,
teach us to hear and follow your Son.
Holy Mary, Queen of Priests,
sanctify our priests and obtain for us many more.
Holy Mary, Mother of the Church, pray
for our families and intercede for our children.
Amen
If you would like to sign up to bring the St. Max Vocation Chalice into your home, please contact Dennis and Claire Marotte 407-282-2899 or Vocation@avaloncatholic.org
Vocation Chalice Schedule |
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| Jan 29 – 4 | F. Castro Family | 10:15 AM |
| Feb 5 – 11 | Nauro Family | 10:15 AM |
| Feb 12 – 18 | Jones/Fabian Family | 10:15 AM |
| Feb 19 – 25 | M.D. Torres Family | 12:00 PM |
| Feb 26 – 3 | E. Mourino Family | 12:00 PM |
| Mar 4 – 10 | S. Abbott Family | 10:15 AM |
| Mar 11 – 17 | Diaz/Ortiz Family | 12:00 PM |
| Mar 18 – 24 | Monasterski Family | 12:00 PM |
| Mar 25 – 31 | P. Federle Family | 8:30 AM |
| Apr 1 – 7 | G. Castillo Family | 12:00 PM |
| Apr 8 – 14 | D. Yesbeck Family | 10:15 AM |
| Apr 15 – 21 | J. Beu Family | 10:15 AM |
| Apr 22 – 28 | Veras Family | 12:00 PM |
| Apr 29 – 5 | S. Radke Family | 5:00 PM |
| May 6 – 12 | Tran/Garreston Family | 8:30 AM |
| May 13 – 19 | C. White Family | 10:15 AM |
| May 20 – 26 | Edwards Family | 10:15 AM |
| May 27 – 2 | Knight Family | 10:15 AM |
| June 3 – 9 | Marino/Euevrero Family | 12:00 PM |
| June 10 – 16 | Berberena Family | 12:00 PM |
| June 17 – 23 | Cota Family | 8:30 AM |
| June 24 – 30 | Cavanagh Family | 8:30 AM |
| July 1 – 7 | Vasquez Family | 8:30 AM |
| July 8 – 14 | Contini Family | 12:00 PM |
| July 15 – 21 | C. Alvarardo Family | 12:00 PM |
| July 22 – 28 | M. Carmen & J. Habeych Family | 12:00 PM |
| July 29 – 4 | Diaz Family | 8:30 AM |
| Aug 5 – 11 | Lebron Family | 12:00 PM |
| Aug 12 – 18 | McGuinness Family | 5:00 PM |
| Aug 19 – 25 | ||
| Aug 26 – 1 | ||
| Sept 2 – 8 | D. Marotte Family | |
| Sept 9 – 15 | ||
| Sept 16 – 22 | ||
| Sept 23 – 29 | ||
| Sept 30 – 6 | ||
| Oct 7 – 13 | ||
| Oct 14 – 20 | ||
| Oct 21 – 27 | ||
| Oct 28 – 3 | D. Grega Family | 8:30 AM |
| Nov 4 – 10 | J. Hawkins Family | 10:15 AM |
| Nov 11 – 17 | Rivera Family | 5:30 PM |
| Nov 18 – 24 | Gonzalez/Escobar Family | 12:00 PM |
| Nov 25 – 1 | Gonzalez/Escobar Family | 12:00 PM |