Vocation Bulletin Blurbs



Vocation Bulletin Blurbs

First Sunday of Advent 2009 to 4th Sunday in Ordinary Time 2010 Cycle C

1st Sunday of Advent

In today’s reading, Paul prays, “May the Lord make you increase and abound in love for one another and for all.” Each of us is called, in a unique way, to share God’s love with those around us. Some of us are called to do that as husbands or wives; some, as parents; some as holy single people. Every once in a while, women and men are called to share God’s love with others through a rewarding life as a priest, deacon, sister or brother. Have you ever wondered if God may be calling you in that way? Would you like to talk with someone about it? Contact the Office of Vocation Awareness at 585-461-2890 or vocations@ or visit our website at vocations

2nd Sunday of Advent

John the Baptist proclaimed a baptism of repentance, calling the people to prepare the way for the Lord. Every baptized Christian is now called to be a witness for Jesus in our daily lives, encouraging others to live their lives according to the Gospel message. The ordained priesthood provides an opportunity to devote one’s entire life to doing that very thing. If you think God may be asking you to spend your life as an ordained priest, talk it over with someone. Contact the Office of Vocation Awareness at 585-461-2890 or vocations@ or visit our website at vocations

3rd Sunday of Advent

Todays readings instruct us to show kindness to all, to be just in our dealings with each other, and to offer our petitions to God with thanksgiving. Then, we are told, “the peace of God that surpasses all understanding will guard your hearts and minds in Christ Jesus.” This is the simple path to holiness that each of us is called to follow. Another name for that path to holiness is your VOCATION. The path is different for each of us, but the destination is the same… the promise of eternal joy with our Creator. What path are you following?

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4th Sunday of Advent

First, Mary believed that what was spoken to her by the Lord would be fulfilled and she accepted God’s plan for her. Then, in the same obedient way, Jesus said, “As is written of me in the scroll, behold, I come to do your will, O God.” We have been given two perfect examples of love, obedience and sacrifice to follow. Are you open to hearing God’s voice in your life? How are you being called to a life of love, obedience to God and sacrifice? Is it through consecrated single life; a holy married life; possibly, ordained or religious life? If you’ve ever considered diocesan priesthood and would like to talk with someone about it, contact the Office of Vocation Awareness/ 585-461-2890/ vocations@ website: vocations

Nativity of the Lord

“In the beginning was the Word, and the Word was with God, and the Word was God.” Then, “the Word became flesh and came to dwell among us.”

As we celebrate the Nativity of the Lord today, let us pray for all vocations – for parents, wives, and husbands; for single women and men; and for those who have followed the call to priesthood, diaconate, and religious life. Let us also pray that the message and love of Jesus - the Word become flesh – be proclaimed to all nations. Office of Vocation Awareness/ 585-461-2890/ vocations@ website: vocations Merry Christmas!

Holy Family of Jesus, Mary, and Joseph

Today’s readings invite us to live holy lives filled with heartfelt compassion, kindness, humility, gentleness and patience; loving one another and forgiving one another, with gratitude in our hearts to God. May the example of the Holy Family be an inspiration and an example to all of our families and let us pray that our own holy families will encourage possible vocations to the priesthood and religious life for our local Church. Office of Vocation Awareness/ 585-461-2890/ vocations@ website: vocations

Epiphany of the Lord

Following the star, the magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem in search of the newborn king. When they found him they prostrated themselves and gave Jesus homage. God’s glory was revealed to them through a tiny baby. It was revealed to all nations and for all generations. We have been made coheirs in the promise of Jesus Christ through the gospel. As such, it is ours to share with those around us. Our Church needs people who are dedicated to spreading the good news and the promise of Jesus as a way of life. Consider a rewarding life in ministry to the Church – lay ecclesial, ordained, or religious life. Office of Vocation Awareness/ 585-461-2890/ vocations@ website: vocations

Baptism of the Lord

This is National Vocation Awareness Week. How fitting that the week begins with the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. Jesus’ baptism in the Jordan marked the beginning of his public expression of the life that God the Father had called him to. In much the same way, each of us is called by nature of our own baptism to publicly live our life as a sign of God’s love in the world. We do that through many different vocations – married and single life, ordained and religious life. Let us pray in a special way this week for all holy vocations. Let us also pray that women and men will generously answer God’s call to the religious life and ordained priesthood to serve our local church. Office of Vocation Awareness/ 585-461-2890/ vocations@ website: vocations

2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

St. Paul tells us today, “There are different kinds of spiritual gifts, but the same Spirit,” and “To each individual the manifestation of the Spirit is given for some benefit.” We know that no two people are exactly alike. Each of us has unique gifts and talents for building up God’s Kingdom on Earth. What are your unique gifts? How are you using those gifts to make this world a better place? Have you ever considered using them in service to our Church? Our local Church needs gifted women and men who have a desire to serve as lay and ordained ministers. Could that be you? Think about it. If you would like to speak with someone regarding a possible vocation to ordained priesthood, contact the Office of Vocation Awareness/ 585-461-2890/ vocations@ website: vocations

3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Today’s reading from Paul’s first letter to the people of Corinth tells us that we (i.e. all the members of the Church) make up Christ’s body. Therefore, like Christ, our lives should always point to God. When we live our lives with our focus on God, we stay the course on our path to holiness – our vocation. God chooses some people to do this in a very public way as ordained priests and deacons, or religious sisters and brothers. Have you ever thought God might be calling you in that way? Would you like to speak with someone about it? Contact the Office of Vocation Awareness/ 585-461-2890/ vocations@ website: vocations

4th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Before you were formed in the womb, God knew you. Before you were born, you were dedicated to the Lord. God not only knew our gifts and our abilities before we were born, God gave them to us! It is for us to figure out how we are meant to use those gifts to build God’s Kingdom. Do not be afraid if you think God may be asking you to use them in a radical way, such as in service to the Church as a Lay Ecclesial Minister or Ordained Priest or Deacon. These vocations are not only very needed in our Church, but also very rewarding ways of life. Contact the Office of Vocation Awareness/ 585-461-2890/ vocations@ website: vocations

5th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Isaiah felt insignificant and unworthy to do God’s work, yet God reached out to him with love and mercy. When God asked, “Whom shall I send?” Isaiah was able to respond, “send me!”, and became one of the greatest prophets of the Old Testament.

After a night of fishing with nothing to show for it, in our New Testament reading, Simon doubted his ability as a fisherman. But, he obeyed Jesus’ command to “Put out into the deep water and lower your nets for a catch.” When the nets were filled to capacity, Simon expressed his sorrow for having doubted. Jesus responded with love and mercy and invited Simon and his partners to follow him. We, too, may not feel worthy to do God’s work, but God knows our gifts and abilities and invites us anyway. Have the courage and the trust to respond to that invitation. Office of Vocation Awareness/ 585-461-2890/ vocations@ website: vocations

6th Sunday in Ordinary Time

Happy are those who know they need God. Happy too are those who live out the vocation God calls them to, be it married, single, religious or ordained life. If you think God may be calling you to the religious life or ordained priesthood and would like to speak with someone about it, contact the Office of Vocation Awareness/ 585-461-2890/ vocations@ website: vocations

1st Sunday of Lent

“For one believes with the heart and so is justified, and one confesses with the mouth and so is saved.” In other words, Scripture tells us it is not enough to simply believe; nor is it enough to claim to believe without true conviction in our heart. Both are necessary. What we first believe in our hearts we must then confess with our mouths and through our actions. We must both “talk the talk” and “walk the walk” on our path to holiness.

Office of Vocation Awareness/ 585-461-2890/ vocations@ website: vocations

2nd Sunday of Lent

Jesus took Peter, John, and James up the mountain to pray. While they were up there, Jesus was transfigured before them – “his face changed and his clothing became dazzling white.” The apostles were given two important examples that day. The first was Jesus’ commitment to prayer. The second was God’s ability to transform us through our prayer. Throughout his public ministry, Jesus relied on prayer to guide him along the path God had laid out for him. In the same way, our prayer life and our relationship with God will be our guide on our path to holiness. Office of Vocation Awareness/ 585-461-2890/ vocations@ website: vocations

3rd Sunday of Lent

Moses heard God’s call from a burning bush. Chances are good we won’t hear God speak to us in that way. Yet, God continues to speak to us through prayer and through our interactions with others. God has promised to guide us on the path that has been laid out for our happiness and our completeness – that is our vocation. Listen for God’s voice guiding you to your vocation in life.

Office of Vocation Awareness/ 585-461-2890/ vocations@ website: vocations

4th Sunday of Lent

Today’s readings speak to us of God’s desire for us to be reconciled to Him, through Christ, as well as for us to seek reconciliation with each other. Like the father in the gospel story, God continually welcomes us home in spite of our sinfulness, and calls us to a life of holiness. The Sacrament of Reconciliation is one of the sacraments made available to us through the ordained priesthood. Have you ever wondered if God may be asking you to be an instrument of the sacraments by becoming a priest? Would you like to talk with someone about it? Contact the Office of Vocation Awareness/ 585-461-2890/ vocations@ website: vocations

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