National Vocation Awareness Week (NVAW) – (Nov 5 – 11)
Dear brothers and sisters in Christ Jesus,
The Holy Catholic Church observes every Fourth Sunday of Easter (Good Shepherd Sunday) as The World Day of Prayer for Vocations when the Church reads the Gospel passage of the Good Shepherd (John 10:1-10).The purpose of World Day of Prayer for Vocations is to publicly fulfill the Lord's instruction to, "Pray the Lord of the harvest to send laborers into his harvest" (Mt 9:38; Lk 10:2).
In 1976 The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) decided to dedicate one week to pray for vocations as National Vocation Awareness Week (NVAW) . From 2014 onwards the first full week of November is NVAW. This annual observance of the Catholic Church in the United States is designed to focus on vocations to the priesthood, religious life and diaconate. It is a time to encourage young people to ask themselves: "To what vocation in life is God calling me?" It is also an opportunity to bring awareness to and pray for those already in discernment of one of these vocations.
“VOCATION IS A GRACE AND MISSION”: POPE FRANCIS REMINDS IN HIS MESSAGE FOR VOCATIONS SUNDAY 2023.
In his message for the World Day of Prayer for Vocations 2023, Pope Francis said God’s call to a particular vocation also includes the mission to offer one’s life for others. “God’s call,” the pope said, “includes a ‘sending.’ There is no vocation without a mission. In his message, he emphasized that the Church’s vocations — lay, priesthood, religious, or consecrated life — work together in a harmonious symphony.
Dear friends, As members of St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church It is our right and responsibility to ask Our Lord for more dedicated, holy priests, deacons, and consecrated men and women. May they be inspired by Jesus Christ, supported by our faith community, and respond generously to God's gift of vocation."
The following activities are going on in our parish to promote vocations under the leadership of the Vocation Promotion Committee:
Traveling Chalice - Every Sunday one of our families or SRL school receives the travelling Chalice, takes it home and prays for vocations.
Rosary for vocations - Every Thursday during the Eucharistic adoration we recite the Rosary for Vocations. I request your support by participating in these activities and please encourage our children and youth to think seriously and pray for their vocations.
If you find someone interested in serving the Lord, please let us know. God bless you all.
For young people in our community that they may respond generously with open hearts and willing spirits if the Lord calls them to the priesthood, diaconate, or consecrated life. We pray to the Lord … Lord Hear Our Prayer.
For men and women to be open to God’s call to spread the Good News of Jesus Christ as priests, deacons, or consecrated persons. We pray to the Lord … Lord Hear Our Prayer.
Sincerely,
Fr. John Samuel.
