November 2024 Vocation Intercessions and Bulletin Blurbs (Bulletin Materials)

Vocations for the Catholic Diocese of Youngstown

Please use these bulletin blurbs and general intercessions at Mass to help promote vocations to the priesthood and religious life in your parish community and school:

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Vocation Bulletin Inserts

 October 2024/Cycle B

 

The following parish bulletin blurbs are provided for your use to support the development of vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life in our diocese. They are keyed to the liturgical calendar for placement in your weekly bulletin. Your support is most appreciated.

 

Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time  — October 27, 2024

“Take courage, stand up! He is calling for you.” Will you share in Christ’s saving mission? He may be calling you to a beautiful and sacrifical life as a priest or religious brother or sister. Talk to your priest or reach out to Fr. Chad Johnson at (330) 744-8451 or cjohnson@youngstowndiocese.org.

 

All Saints Day — November 1, 2024

“Rejoice and be glad, for your reward in heaven is great.” Consider the priesthood or consecrated life! The life is joy-filled and comes with great spiritual rewards. Is He calling you? Talk to your priest or reach out to Fr. Chad Johnson at (330) 744-8451 or cjohnson@youngstowndiocese.org.

 

Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time  — November 3, 2024 – National Vocation Awareness Week

“You shall love your neighbor as yourself.” Are you being called to love the Lord with an undivided heart as a priest or religious brother or sister? Talk to your priest or reach out to Fr. Chad Johnson at (330) 744-8451 or cjohnson@youngstowndiocese.org.

 

Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time  — November 10, 2024

“Do not fear: go, do as you have said.” Let the reassuring words of Christ lead you. If you are being called to be a priest or religious brother or sister, courageously say “Yes!” Talk to your priest or reach out to Fr. Chad Johnson at (330) 744-8451 or cjohnson@youngstowndiocese.org.

 

Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time  — November 17, 2024 – World Day of Cloistered Life – November 21

“Heaven and earth will pass away, but my words will not pass away.” Cherish the precious words of the Lord. He may be calling you to a life of contemplation as a cloistered monk or nun, whose lives are devoted to prayer and reflection. Talk to your priest or reach out to Fr. Chad Johnson at (330) 744-8451 or cjohnson@youngstowndiocese.org.

 

Solemnity of Christ the King  — November 24, 2024

“My kingdom does not belong to this world.” Help lead others to Christ and to know his merciful love. Prayerfully consider he may be calling you to serve in this world as a priest or religious brother or sister. Talk to your priest or reach out to Fr. Chad Johnson at (330) 744-8451 or cjohnson@youngstowndiocese.org.

Vocation General Intercessions

November 2024/Cycle B

 

The following intercessions are provided for your use to support the development of vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life in our diocese. They are keyed to the liturgical calendar. Please consider including them in the Prayers of the Faithful at Holy Mass. 

 

Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time — October 27, 2024

For an eager response to God’s call to the priesthood or consecrated religious life, we pray to the Lord.

 

All Saints — November 1, 2024

That we may have ample priests and consecrated religious to lead us to the heavenly banquet, we pray to the Lord.

 

Thirty-First Sunday in Ordinary Time—November 3, 2024 – National Vocation Awareness Week

That men and women will be encouraged to love God and their neighbor and follow Him generously when chosen to serve others as a priest or religious sister, we pray to the Lord.

 

Thirty-Second Sunday in Ordinary Time – November 10, 2024

That those called to serve the Lord and His people as priests, brothers, and sisters will be blessed with holy zeal in their prayers and apostolates, we pray to the Lord.

 

Thirty-Third Sunday in Ordinary Time — November 17, 2024 – World Day of Cloistered Life – November 21

That those chosen to follow Christ as a cloistered monk or nun will respond with humble readiness, we pray to the Lord.

 

Solemnity of Christ the King — November 24, 2024

For a deepening understanding among those discerning their vocation that the One who calls them is Jesus Christ the King, we pray to the Lord.

Learn more about the Office of Vocations.

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