St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church - Vocations Corner

Seminarian Prayer Packets

11/4/2018

“If you are called by name, you should be prayed for by name”

Next weekend, the Vocations Ministry will have Seminarian Prayer Packets available for individuals and families who will agree to pray for one seminarian BY NAME daily. Each packet has the name and basic information about one of our 26 Harrisburg Seminarians, the journey to priesthood, and what a typical Day in the Life of a seminarian is like. This is a great opportunity for families to learn more about vocations. Please prayerfully consider adopting a seminarian as part of your daily prayers.

What Is Priesthood Sunday?

10/19/2018

What is Priesthood Sunday?

Priesthood Sunday is a special day set aside to honor the priesthood in the United States. It is a day to reflect upon and affirm the role of the priesthood in the life of the Church.

The Vocations Ministry team invites you to celebrate Priesthood Sunday on October 28th. This is a good opportunity to show your appreciation and support to our priests. After the 9:00 am and 10:30 am masses, our priests will greet parishioners in the cafeteria and share refreshments. Materials will be available for children to make cards or pictures for our priests.

“Are you able to drink the cup that I drink, or be baptized with the baptism that I am baptized with?”

Should the Lord direct these words to you in prayer, how will you respond? As a priest or in the consecrated life? Talk to Father Al or Father Brian Wayne, Director of Vocations, at (717) 657-4804 or frbwayne@hbgdiocese.org. You can also check out this website: www.diocesanpriest.com

Support Our Seminarians Project "Thank You" & Priesthood Sunday Information

10/12/2018

A Special Thank You...

The Support Our Seminarians project of Corpus Christi Parish would like to thank SJA for the generous donation of $1,730 and postage stamps collected in August for Harrisburg seminarians.

What is Priesthood Sunday?

Priesthood Sunday is a special day set aside to honor the priesthood in the United States. It is a day to reflect upon and affirm the role of the priesthood in the life of the Church. Our parish Vocations Ministry team invites you to celebrate Priesthood Sunday after ALL Masses on the weekend of October 27 & 28. Following each Mass the celebrant will greet parishioners in the cafeteria and share refreshments. This is a good opportunity to show your appreciation and support to our priests. Materials will be available for children to make cards or pictures for our priests.

“Good Teacher, what must I do to inherit eternal life?”

If you ask the Lord this question in prayer, are you ready to respond with a joyful “yes”? Consider following Christ more closely as a priest or in consecrated life. Talk to Father Al or Father Brian Wayne, Director of Vocations, at (717) 657-4804 or frbwayne@hbgdiocese.org. You can also check out this website: www.diocesanpriest.com

Stamps for Seminarians - 2018 Annual Collection

8/17/2018

STAMPS FOR SEMINARIANS:

Following each Mass this weekend the Vocations Ministry of St. Joan of Arc will again partner with the Support Our Seminarian (SOS) Project of Corpus Christi Parish to collect books of postage stamps for our Harrisburg Seminarians. This event supports the SOS project which provides small, practical items monthly during the school year to all seminarians of our diocese. Information about how you can sponsor a seminarian through the SOS project is available.

Stamps for Seminarians: August 2018 Collection

8/12/2018

STAMPS FOR SEMINIARIANS:

The SJA Vocations Ministry will partner again this year with the “Support Our Seminarian (SOS) Project” of Corpus Christi parish to collect books of postage stamps for our Harrisburg Seminarians after all Masses next weekend, August 18 & 19. This event supports the SOS project which provides small, practical items monthly during the school year to all seminarians of our diocese. Information about how you can sponsor a seminarian through the SOS project will be available at the collection.

Pilgrim Cross Renamed "Vocations Cross"

7/22/2018

Starting Monday July 23, the SJA Pilgrim Cross will be renamed “Vocations Cross” and fall under the Vocations Ministry. Although this program has been at St. Joan of Arc for almost 20 years, you may not be familiar with it.

The Vocations Ministry invites families and individuals to take the Vocations Cross and prayer book home for one week to pray for religious vocations. Please call the parish office or visit the website to sign up. The schedule for the Vocations Cross will continue to be posted online and in the weekly bulletin.

Fiat Days - Summer 2018

6/21/2018

What is God’s plan for your life? All Catholic young women ages 15 – 25 are invited to our Fiat Days vocation discernment retreat. It’s a great opportunity to know Jesus more deeply and help you to discern your vocation in life while having a lot of fun with other Catholic young women. Fiat Days will be held July 1 – 3, 2018 at Mount St. Mary’s University. There is a $50 registration fee, all other expenses funded by the Diocese of Harrisburg. Registration forms can be found at www.hbgdiocese.org. You may also contact the Office of Vocations at (717) 657-4804, ext. 282 or email vocations@hbgdiocese.org with questions or for a registration packet.

Here is a video of the variety of activities at a fiat Days event. Although this video is from the Diocese of Arlington, it was held at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary in Emittsburg, MD where the Harrisburg Diocese holds our Fiat Days:

YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=O6XIj7_EhUM

Quo Vadis Days - Summer 2018

6/10/2018

Attention all Catholic young men ages 15-25. Our Lord Jesus Christ has a great plan and mission for you! You are invited to attend the Diocese of Harrisburg’s Annual Quo Vadis Days vocation discernment retreat to spend time with other young men your age as you listen to the Lord’s call in your life while having fun. Activities include – Holy Mass, Eucharistic Adoration, sports, games, great food, talks and more.

Quo Vadis Days will be held from June 24-27, 2018 at Mount St. Mary’s Seminary. There is a registration fee of $50; all other expenses are funded by the Diocese of Harrisburg. Registration forms can be found on their website at www.hbgdiocese.org. You may also contact the Office of Vocations at (717) 657-4804, ext. 282 or email: vocations@hbgdiocese.org for a registration packet or if you have questions. Registration deadline is June 17, 2018.

The Rite of Ordination to the Priesthood

5/31/2018

The Rite of Ordination occurs within the context of Holy Mass. The candidates promise to perform the duties of the Priesthood and to respect and obey their bishop. Then the candidates lie prostrate, while the faithful kneel and pray for the help of the saints singing the Litany of the Saints.

The essential part of the rite is when the bishop silently lays his hands upon each candidate offering the consecratory prayer. The newly ordained is vested with the stole and chasuble. Then the bishop anoints his hands with chrism before presenting him with the chalice and paten which he will use when presiding at the Eucharist. Following this, the gifts of bread and wine are brought forward and given to the new priests. All priests present, concelebrate the Eucharist with the newly ordained taking the place of honor at the right of the bishop. (EWTN)

The rite of Ordination to Priesthood has a great deal of symbolism, tradition and ritual. Here are two videos about what happens during a Priest Ordination:

What happens at an Ordination to the Roman Catholic Priesthood: Vocation director explains the ceremony

YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bv2AvMT46kg

Busted Halo: Sacraments 101 - Holy Orders

YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q904xIwxnSc

First Blessing Of A Newly Ordained Priest

5/24/2018

A special grace may be gained from receiving a “first blessing” of a newly ordained priest. First blessings are customarily given when first Masses are celebrated, but they may be given up to a full year after ordination. Father Matthew Morelli will be giving first blessings at the reception after his first mass on June 2. After receiving the blessing, the faithful may kiss the palms of the newly ordained priest in recognition of the sacred character of his priesthood and of the hands that now hold the Eucharist and confer the sacraments.

The rite of Ordination to Priesthood has a great deal of symbolism, tradition and ritual. Watch the videos below to learn more.

Here are 2 videos about what happens during a Priest Ordination:

What happens at an Ordination to the Roman Catholic Priesthood: Vocation director explains the ceremony:

YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bv2AvMT46kg

Busted Halo: Sacraments 101: Holy Orders

YouTube Link: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=q904xIwxnSc

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