April 2022

Dear Friends, As we quickly journey toward Jesus' Passion, Death, and Resurrection, it is a time for us to recall the Gift that is our faith and God's saving love for us. In thanksgiving for the gift of faith, I ask you to please share all of the upcoming events sponsored by the Vocations Office with the men and women of our Diocese. We still have space on this Saturday, April 2nd, Jeremiah day at Mundelein Seminary for 7th to 10th graders and an open invitation to April 9th Diaconate Ordination. I pray that you and your families are blessed by Holy Week and Easter. Fr. Steven Borello  Upcoming Vocational Events Holy Hour for Vocations: April 7 Ordination to the Diaconate: April 9 Totus Tuus Summer 2022 - Register at your parish today! Now Hiring Teachers application deadline: April 15 Vocation Prayer Calendar: April Jeremiah Day: April 2 Still a couple spots open (Walk ups welcome) Operation Andrew Dinner: April 25 Women's Vocation Retreats Quo Vadis Quarterly: May 20 Quo Vadis Days: July 31 - Aug. 3 (Save the Date) Seminarian Spotlights Please keep our Theology 3 men in prayer as they prepare for their ordination to the Order of Deacon. Read more reflections from their Holy Land retreat. First Masses of the newly ordained Deacons Vocation Testimony Rev. John Guthrie, Director of Worship and Formation Advisor at University of St. Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary interviewed by Jared Rutnicki on 3/30/22. More information available at www.vocations.com

Holy Hour for Vocations

April 7, 2022 at 7 p.m. Church of Saint Jude 2212 McDonough St. Joliet, IL 60436

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Ordination to the Diaconate

Please join us for the ordination, no tickets required. This Mass will also be livestreamed. You may attend virtually from your home. See our webpage for the Mass booklet

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Totus Tuus 2022

Register your children for 2022 Totus Tuus! Registration available through the Parish for Summer 2022  Summer 2022 Program Dates: June 12 - July 29 Grades 1-6: Monday-Friday Daytime Grades 7-12: Sunday-Thursday Evening Find a parish near you scheduled to host Totus Tuus

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Totus Tuus is now hiring leaders for the Summer 2022 program! Leaders are college-aged, young adults who are good role models looking for adventure this Summer. If you know of anyone who may qualify, please invite them to apply. Totus Tuus is a parish summer program designed to cultivate a love for the Lord through the sacramental life of the Church and open the hearts of the participants to live out their Catholic faith daily.

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Vocation Prayer Calendar

Vocation Prayer Calendar for April Current and past Vocation prayer calendars may be found and printed on on webpage Thank you for praying for an increase in vocations to the priesthood, diaconate and religious life. We appreciate your prayer support of our seminarians, clergy and religious!

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Jeremiah Day

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Operation Andrew Dinner

The Operation Andrew Dinner is an informal evening open to young men high school age or older. It is an opportunity to have dinner with priests from the Diocese of Joliet. There will be a presentation on priesthood as well as an opportunity to ask questions and have the chance to meet other young men interested in knowing more about the priesthood. Dads may join their sons for the evening with their local priest.

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Quo Vadis Quarterly

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Women's Vocation Retreats

Quo Vadis Days

Save the Date. Registration opens soon. Check out our website at www.Vocations.com!

Seminarian Spotlights

Reflections from the Holy Land

Frank Pusateri's reflection The II Station: Jesus Takes Up His Cross The late novelist Anne Rice called herself a “Christmas Christian,” a Christian who is drawn to the mystery of the... The post The II Station: Jesus Takes Up His Cross appeared first on University of Saint Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary. Read on »

Jared Rutnicki's reflection The Sacred and the Mundane Those who have walked through the hurried streets of Chicago and stepped into Saint Peter’s in the Loop know the... The post The Sacred and the Mundane appeared first on University of Saint Mary of the Lake/Mundelein Seminary. Read on »

First Masses of the Newly Ordained Deacons

Rev. Mr. Jeremy Leganski will assist and preach at the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass Sunday, April 10 at 10:30 a.m. - St. Mary, West Chicago Rev. Mr. Alexander Lorang will assist at his first Mass as a deacon Sunday, April 10 at 11:00 a.m. - St. Mary, Mokena Rev. Mr. Frank Pusateri will assist at a Mass of Thanksgiving Sunday, April 10 at 11:00 a.m. - St. Walter, Roselle  Rev. Mr. Jared Rutnicki will assist at a Mass of Thanksgiving Sunday, April 10 at 9:00 a.m. - Maternity of the Blessed Virgin Mary Catholic Church, Bourbonnais (reception will follow)

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Vocation Testimony

Father John Guthrie joined the Mundelein Seminary faculty in the fall as the director of worship and formation advisor. This interview conducted by seminarian Jared Rutnicki, Seminarian of the Diocese of Joliet, provides an opportunity to learn about Father Guthrie’s experience, goals, and a few fun random facts.

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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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