ST. ALPHONSUS VOCATION COMMITTEE MISSION STATEMENT

We, the Vocation Committee, pledge to use our time and talent to promote and nurture vocations to the Priesthood and consecrated life in St. Alphonsus’ Parish in particular, and the Catholic Church in its entirety.

For more information on our group or to express an interest in joining our group, please contact Maryanne Silverman at 215-643-1667 or silvergram@aol.com

GOALS AND OBJECTIVES

Prayer:

• To foster participation in the Parish First Friday Adoration and Holy Hour for Vocations.

• To continue with the annual World Day of Prayer for Vocations.

• To request a family rosary be said in every home in our Parish specifically for vocations to the Priesthood and religious life.

• To include a petition for vocations at every Mass.

Education:

• To build vocation awareness in our Parish community through Church Bulletin announcements, our Parish Newsletter and our Parish Website.

• To arrange Seminary visits for our youth through the Prayer Power Office at the Seminary.                  

• To encourage Parish participation in the Seminary’s Open House each Fall.

Family:

• To reach out to families with vocation material for use in the home.

• To encourage parents to discuss and promote vocations to the Priesthood and religious life as a desirable career choice for their children.

Youth:

• To encourage our Junior Vocation Committee to expand their membership and to write a Mission Statement specific to their goals and objectives and to support and mentor them.

• To suggest an “Adopt a Seminarian or Novice” campaign to follow each through their time of preparation.

• To be part of the Vocation Apostolate and have a Seminarian visit our school each Thursday.

• To request presentations by Sisters of Mercy and Christian Brothers to our Parish.