St. Thomas More Church

Are you being called?

Jesus told His disciples," I came to serve, not to be served". A vocation is a call to serve. It is a profession, an urge, and a predisposition to undertake a certain type of work. It is a choice for which you are personally suited. The central question always is:" How best can I serve my God and others?" If you feel a calling to the married life, there are many Church ministries from which to choose. Many are in need of your service, as a Deacon, a Eucharistic Minister, a visitor to the sick and aged, or an usher. Whatever you choose, do something that serves others.

If you feel a calling to the priesthood or religious life, ask questions and talk to priests or religious. They can help you to know your vocation or career, or even your own true self. Above all, start with prayer. Whatever your vocation, if you are good at what you do, it is a gift from God. Only through prayer will you be able to recognize what vocation gift He wants to give you.

INFORMATION
Books on vocations can be checked out at the church library. A listing of vocational books can be found HERE.

Pope John Paul II on his vocation


                


Heeding the Call

Mr. Orlando Aso: Thank You, Blessed Mother
Fr. Keith A. Mathur: A Vocational Biography
Sr. Patricia Luss, OSF: Vocation Story
Sr. Elizabeth Kovacs, SCC: Vocation Story

WELCOME

by Msgr. Murphy
Msgr. Murphy
Since Jesus first called the fisherman Simon Peter to become Peter the Apostle, ”a fisher of men”, Jesus has continued to call men and women to join him in the proclamation of His Good News. They have wondered about how the call came to them. Sometimes the call is a persistent thought that will not go away. Sometimes the call is a repeated invitation, by fellow parishioners, family, and friends, who see the gift of ministry in you. Sometimes it is a surprise, like when Jesus appeared to Paul on the road to Damascus. God continues the call to ministry, men and women of faith from every culture, education level, economic level, interests, and personality type. Could God be calling you to ministry in His church?


Upcoming Events

Brothers of Borromeo Vocation Congress Tuesday June 22nd, 2010 The Vocation Office for the Diocesan Priesthood is sponsoring this one day event led by our Seminarians which will provide 6th, 7th and 8th graders to hear and consider the call of Christ. The day will include: Great music, Sports/Activities, Powerful Prayer& Liturgy, Morning/Evening Prayer, Eucharistic Adoration

World Youth Day August 16-21, 2011 Madrid Spain




Links

The Newman Guide
Vision Magazine
"Fishers of Men" Video 18:18 min
St. Charles Borromeo Seminary, Philadelphia
Allentown Diocese Vocations
Legionnaires of Christ
Institute of Religious Life

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