April 2021

Happy Easter from the Vocations Office! We have added a Women's gathering and still accepting registrations for Jeremiah Day and the Vianney Visit. Please pray for our seminarian candidate as they prepare for ordination to the Diaconate at the end of the month. Jeremiah Day: April 17th (Young Men in grades 7-10) Women's Discernment Gathering: April 27th (women 18+) Vianney Visit: April 29 - May 1 (Young Men ages 16 - 24) Ordination of our transitional deacons: April 23rd (livestreamed or by invitation) World Day of Prayer for Vocations: April 25th CMAA Video featuring Fr. Steve and Samuel Bergmann https://youtu.be/WUGLLXfkL20 More information available at www.vocations.com

Jeremiah Day

JEREMIAH DAY Mundelein Seminary Saturday, April 17, 2021 9 am - 5 pm Schedule for the Day Boys, grades 7 - 10, enjoy a day with the Joliet seminarians at Mundelein Seminary.  They will enjoy a day of activities that include a tour of the seminary, a talk about hearing God's call, lunch, Mass and will play sports with the seminarians.   IS IT FOR YOU?        Do you often feel close to God?    Do you try to do the right thing? Do you like helping other people? Are you a good leader?       Do you like to learn new things? If you answered “Yes” to these questions then Jeremiah Day IS for you!! Three Steps to register:  Register Online Complete the parent permission form (fax or mail ahead) Pay by check and mail (or pay at door)

Women's Gathering

Women's Gathering Women ages 18 and older are invited to gather for a meal, conversation and prayer Hosted by Fr. Steve Borello, Director of the Office of Vocations Please join the National Dominicans April 27, 2021 6:00 pm - 8:30 pm St. John the Baptist Church 0S233 Church Street Winfield, Illinois   Registration required

Vianney Visit

VIANNEY VISIT St. John Vianney College Seminary St. Paul, MN Thurs., April 29 - Sat., May 1, 2021 Young men ages 16 - 24 Take a closer look and experience college seminary. Meet current seminarians. Learn about the life of a seminarian. Time for prayer and discernment. Attend classes and hear inspirational talks. Discern God's will for you. Meet other young men from Joliet discerning God's will in their lives. Take a tour of the University of St. Thomas campus, along with many other activities. Register  On line with our Vocations Office or use the printable form Parent Permission Form (Printable)

Ordination

TRANSITIONAL DIACONATE ORDINATION DAY 2021 Friday, April 23, 2021, 6:30pm - Cathedral of St. Raymond in Joliet by invitation and livestreamed Please pray for our candidates as they prepare to be ordained

World Day of Prayer for Vocations

Catholics are asked to pray that more laborers will be sent into His harvest, which is abundant, even in the midst of a pandemic! The World Day of Prayer for Vocations (April 25th) is a perfect opportunity to engage students and parishioners to pray for vocations to the priesthood and religious life. We are confident that the Holy Spirit is still planting seeds, so let us create a vocation-friendly environment to water those seeds.   If you are in a parish, download the prayer card from www.vocationministry.com to put in the bulletin/newsletter, hand out at Masses, leave in pews, or place on a welcoming table.

For more information on any of these events contact the Joliet Vocation Office at 815.221.6171

Diocese of Joliet Vocations Office Reverend Steven Borello, Director  www.vocations.com

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