To promote awareness within our Parish Community that we are all responsible for preparing the soil in which vocations can grow.
Saturday, February 24 - Vocation Expo–9:00am-3:00pm- “Be inspired and create a plan for your Parish Vocation Ministry”. All Parish Vocation Committees, Priests, Religious, Deacons, DREs, Youth Ministers, Campus Ministers, Serrans, and other Catholics concerned about vocation awareness are invited to attend. Cardinal DiNardo will open the day with Mass, followed by a workshop led by Rhonda Gruenewald, the author of Hundredfold: A Guide for Parish Vocation Ministry, along with Leticia Ramirez, the mother of a priest and seminarian. There will be break-out groups, presentations by religious communities, networking, resources, and more. Exhibits from local religious communities will be available. Free event. No child care available. St. Mary’s Seminary (9845 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77024)
Sábado 24 de febrero-Expo de Vocaciones- 9:00am-3:00pm – "Inspírate y crea un plan para tu ministerio vocacional parroquial". Todo el liderazgo de la arquidiócesis, comités vocacionales, sacerdotes, religiosas/os, diáconos, directores de ministerio hispano y educación religiosa, catequistas, coordinadores de grupos juveniles y todos los interesados sobre la concientización vocacional, están invitados. El Cardenal DiNardo abrirá el día con la Santa Misa seguido por un taller facilitado por la señora Rhonda Gruenewald, autora del libro “Sembrando Semillas: Una guía para el Ministerio de Vocación Parroquial” junto con Leticia Ramírez, madre de un sacerdote y un seminarista. Este será un día de recursos, talleres, grupos de discusión, ideas, oración, paneles, y charlas inspiradoras. Habrá presentaciones y mesas de exhibición de comunidades religiosas locales. Evento gratuito. Seminario Santa María (9845 Memorial Dr., Houston, TX 77024)
Saturday, March 24 – InSight Retreat – for Young Women in High School – 8:30am – 5:00pm. An opportunity for high school girls to visit a convent, interact with Sisters from several congregations who serve in our Archdiocese, pray together, build friendships, learn about religious life, share lunch, and ask questions. The day will be held at the home of Consecrated Women of Regnum Christi (22730 Lain Rd, Spring, TX 77379) and end with a 4:00pm Vigil Mass to which families are welcome. Registration and permission slips will be available online. Free event. Donations are welcome. www.houstonvocations.com/insight
April 6– Second Annual Priests vs. Seminarians Basketball Game – 7:00pm. Young, elderly and in-between are invited to enjoy watching the basketball game with priests against seminarians. Join the fun in watching and cheering. Welcome and Opening Prayer by His Eminence Daniel Cardinal DiNardo. Strake Jesuit Competition Gym, 8900 Bellaire Blvd, Houston, TX 77036. Free Admission. Donations benefit St. Mary’s Seminary.
April 22 – World Day of Prayer for Vocations – Join Catholics around the world in prayer for vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life. All Catholics of the Archdiocese are encouraged to gather in their parishes to join in public and/or private prayer. "Pray the Lord of the harvest to send laborers into his harvest." (Mt 9:38; Lk 10:2). Resources can be found online at USCCB, NRVC, Serra US and www.houstonvocations.com/world-day-of-prayer-for-vocations
22 de abril -Día Mundial de Oración por las Vocaciones - Únete a los católicos alrededor del mundo para orar por las vocaciones a la vida sacerdotal y consagrada. Esta es una invitación para todos los católicos de la Arquidiócesis a reunirse en sus parroquias en oración pública y/o privada. "Rueguen, pues, al dueño de la cosecha que envíe trabajadores a recoger su cosecha". (Mt 9:38; Lc 10:2). Recursos disponibles en internet en USCCB, NRVC, Serra US y www.houstonvocations.com/world-day-of-prayer-for-vocations
Save the Date! (Summer and Fall 2018 vocation events)
May 12-Diaconate Ordinations (Transitional Deacons)-10am Mass at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart. All are invited.
June 2 – Priesthood Ordinations – 10am Mass at the Co-Cathedral. All are invited.
Junio 4- Intercom Vocacional-7pm St. Dominic Center. Para jóvenes y adultos mayores de 18 años en adelante. Event is in Spanish/Evento en español. In collaboration with Encuentros de Promoción Juvenil (EPJ).
June 5-7 – Explore Retreat – 10am St. Mary’s Seminary. For high school boys ages 15-18.
Julio 6-8 Retiro Vengan y Vean -5pm Christian Renewal Center, Dickinson. Para jóvenes adultos solteros, hombres y mujeres, de 18-35 años.
July 27-29 Life Awareness Retreat -5pm Holy Name Retreat Center. For single young adult men and women ages 18-45.
Aug. 9 Life Awareness Reunion-Evening of fellowship and prayer for those who went to the summer retreat.
Aug. 16 Reencuentro Vengan y Vean- Tarde de convivencia y oración para los que asistieron al retiro de verano.
Sept. 13, Oct. 11, Nov. 8 and Dec. 13, Women Seeking the Road Less Traveled‐ 6:00pm. For women ages 18-45
Sept. 13, Oct. 11, Nov. 8 and Dec. 13, Discover the Road Less Traveled‐ 6:30pm. For men ages 18-35.
Sept. 20, Oct. 18, Nov. 15 and Dec. 20, Descubre el Camino Menos Recorrido‐ 7:00pm Hombres y mujeres de edades 18-35
Oct. 14, Jubilee Celebration- Public event at a local parish to celebrate 25, 50, 60, 75 years of ministry as priests, sisters, and brothers.
Oct. 5, Andrew Dinner/Cena San Andrés with Cardinal DiNardo and Priests of the Archdiocese -7pm Priests and young men in High School/ 7:00pm Sacerdotes y jóvenes de preparatoria.
Oct. 19, Myriam Dinner with Religious Sisters of the Archdiocese. Sisters and young women in High School.
Oct. 28, Celebrate Priesthood Sunday! ¡Celebremos el Domingo del Sacerdocio!- In Parishes, all day. En parroquias, todo el día.
Nov. 4-10, National Vocation Awareness Week celebration throughout parishes in the archdiocese. Celebración diocesana.
Nov. 5-9, Vocation Coffee Shop – Celebrating National Vocation Awareness Week in Catholic High Schools.
Nov. 2018, Come and See Weekend-St. Joseph Abbey Seminary and College in Louisiana. For men ages 18 to 35.
Dec. 14-16 – Men’s Discernment Retreat-For men ages 18-35 discerning diocesan priesthood.
Dec. 29- Retiro Joven Samuel: Háblame Señor que tu Siervo Escucha. Para hombres y mujeres solteros de 18 a 35. Retiro en silencio.
January 2019 – “Gathering in the Upper Room: An Interlude with God”. ”. ”. Retreat for single women ages 18 and older.
For more details, videos or downloads for print, please visit www.houstonvocations.com or call the Office of Vocations at 713-652-8239 or email: vocations@archgh.org or facebook at www.facebook.com/houstonvocations
Notice: Program’s dates, places and time are subject to change with or without notice.