Vocation Chalice

The Vocation Chalice Program is to encourage families to pray and promote vocations to the Priesthood and Religious Life. The consecrated Chalice is a tangible reminder of this special intention for the Church. The Second Vatican Council highlights the responsibility of the laity to pray for and support vocations. This urgent call has been strongly affirmed in the writings and addresses of both Pope John Paul II and Pope Benedict XVI.

     Praying for vocations is the most powerful way to support vocations. 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 whom He is calling to follow Him in a very special way. We hope that those who bring the cup home will continue to pray daily for vocations. 

     By signing up you'll be taking the chalice home for one week. You will receive the chalice at either the Saturday vigil Mass or a Sunday Mass. Included with the chalice is a notebook for the families to write prayer requests and vocation prayers for all ages. At the end of the week the family will bring the chalice back to the parish office before 3:00pm on Friday. (USCCB)