With Praise and Thanksgiving to Almighty God,
The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
Joyfully Announces the Ordination of

Harold Kevin Jackson

To the Sacred Order of the Diaconate
Through the Imposition of Hands
and the Invocation of the Holy Spirit
By His Excellency
The Most Reverend Joseph A. Fiorenza
Archbishop Emeritus of Galveston-Houston 

Saturday, May 26, 2012
10:00 A.M. 

St. John Vianney Church
625 Nottingham Oaks Trail, Houston, Texas 

Priests and Deacons please bring alb. 

With Praise and Thanksgiving to Almighty God,
The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
Joyfully Announces the Ordination of

 Orrin Nicholas Halepeska
Alvaro Josemaria Interiano
Richard Lucien Millette
and
Alfonso Dat-Nhan Tran

To the Sacred Order of the Priesthood
Through the Imposition of Hands
and the Invocation of the Holy Spirit
By
His Eminence
Daniel Cardinal DiNardo
Archbishop of Galveston-Houston

Saturday, June 2, 2012
10:00 A.M.

The Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart
1115 St. Joseph Parkway
Houston, Texas

 Reception following at Cathedral Centre

Priests and Deacons please bring alb.

Every year the Office of Vocations hosts the Mini Vocation Sprint. This activity is a great opportunity for young men and women to get to experience the community life of some of the religious houses here in our Archdiocese. On June 9th, we will have this Mini Vocation Sprint for all men and women ages 18 and up who want to learn more about the vocation to priesthood or religious life. We will meet at St. Francis Xavier Church,  4600 Reed Rd. Houston, TX 77051, at 10am for prayer and then we will go in two different groups (men and women) and visit these different religious communities and conclude at 5pm with Mass followed by Dinner at 6pm at St. Francis Xavier Church.

It is a great opportunity to meet the religious, speak to them, see where they live and ask questions!

Please make your reservation at 713-652-8239, vocations@archgh.org or go online at www.houstonvocations.com (Form on right hand side of screen)

Also, if you have not attended the Life Awareness Retreat, please consider going this year…it will be awesome! Save the Date…July 27-29

May God continue guiding you as you discern His call in your life,

Fr. Dat

Notice: If you downloaded the promotional material on April 25th, please replace with the ones above which were posted on April 26th. The ones posted the day before had an error on the contact number. We apologize for any inconvenience it caused.

Estimados jóvenes en discernimiento,

Cada año la Oficina de Vocaciones lleva a cabo el “Mini Vocatin Sprint”. Este programa es una oportunidad muy bonita para que los jóvenes que están en discernimiento conozcan algunas de las comunidades religiosas en nuestra arquidiócesis. El evento se llevará a cabo el 9 de junio. Iniciaremos a las 10am con oración en la parroquia St. Francis Xavier.

Tu reservación la puedes hacer en 713-652-8239, vocations@arcgh.org o www.houstonvocations.com

No te pierdas esta oportunidad!

Si a caso no has asistido al retiro Vengan y Vean, te motivamos a que vengas este año…va a estar fabuloso! Las fechas son 13-15 de Julio.

Dios te bendiga y acompañe en tu discernimiento.

Padre Dat

EXPLORE RETREAT, JUNE 5-7, 2012, St. MARY’S SEMINARY.

Explore is a retreat for young men in High School who want to experience Christ and grow in relationship with Him. It is an opportunity to set time aside to explore seminary life and learn about the call to holiness and priesthood.  The retreat will consist of some great music, games, faith sharing, fellowship, outdoor activities, creative prayer experiences and so much more. Explore will be facilitated by seminarians studying for the priesthood for the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston.

Cost: $80.00  ($40 due with application and $40 due at sign-in)
Registration forms can be downloaded at links below or picked up at parish office. 
Pre-registration is available by filling the form to the right. After pre-registration, please complete full registration, Parent/Guardian Consent, Video/Photography Consent, Medical Consent and Liability Waiver forms and mail, fax or email to the Office of Vocations.vocations@archgh.org 1700 San Jacinto St., Houston, TX 77002
Deadline: Friday, June 1, 2012.

For more information please contact the Office of Vocations at 713-652-8239 

Sunday, April 29, 2012     Adoration for World Day of Prayer for Vocations

Read here Pope Benedict XVI message on the 49th World Day of Prayer for Vocations

OTHER RESOURCES

Consider planning special events for your school or parish during this week.  Materials may be downloaded below. Kit includes: 

PARISH & SCHOOL MATERIALS FOR WORLD DAY OF PRAYER FOR VOCATIONS (download here) Courtesy of Serra USA (98)
-> Overview Information
-> Bulletin Notices
-> Clip Art
-> Family Activities
-> Event Poster
-> Prayer Cards
-> Prayer Service
-> Liturgy Planning Guide
-> Homily Notes
-> Intercessions

Inspiring Videos on Vocations to Priesthood and Religious Life and other resources. Visit http://www.foryourvocation.org/

Promoting Ideas for Knights of Columbus

MAP TO ST. MARY’s SEMINARY

PHOTO GALLERY OF ST. MARY’s SEMINARY

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Life Awareness Weekend, July 27-29, Holy Name Retreat Center.

Come and join other single men and women of faith, ages 18-45, who are searching and discerning God’s call in their lives. Life Awareness is a weekend retreat of prayer, silent reflection, presentations, group discussions, and sharing on one-on-one encounters and guidance from priests and religious sisters and brothers, as you learn more about priesthood and religious life.

This retreat is designed to help young adults to learn and explore whatever vocation God might be calling them, to search deeply for the guidance, and to grow in courage to do the will of God. It will provide the time, environment, and opportunity to clarify one’s calling without any pressure of commitment.  Come join us!

Holy Name Retreat Center
430 Bunker Hill Rd
Houston, Texas 77024
July 27, 5pm – July 29, 12pm

Registration:
www.houstonvocations.com

Information: Denny Matranga
713-462-0136
damatranga@att.net   
Jim Kelly  713-681-6360
kgeigekelly@aol.com

Cost: Free (Donations accepted)
Deadline: July 22, 2012
Short interview required.
 
Life Awareness Weekend is a vocation discernment retreat sponsored by the Northwest Serra Club and other Serra Clubs around the Archdiocese, the Passionist’s Holy Name Retreat Center and the Office of Vocations of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston.

Fill out the form to your right hand side of the screen or…
Download Life Awareness 2012 Application Form here (22) and send to damatranga@att.net or mail to Holy Name Retreat Center, 430 Bunker Hill Rd, Houston, TX 77024

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La Oficina de Vocaciones desea hacer una invitación a todos los jóvenes a su retiro anual de discernimiento vocacional “Vengan y Vean”. Este retiro se llevará a cabo el 13, 14 y 15 de Julio, 2012 en el Centro de Retiros Holy Name de la Comunidad Pasionista.

Este retiro es para jóvenes solteros mayores de 18 años que están pensando en la vocación sacerdotal y/o religiosa y desean profundizar más y obtener mayor información de las diferentes órdenes religiosas en la arquidiócesis.

El retiro es una experiencia única en la vida. “Vengan y Vean” es dirigido por sacerdotes, religiosas, hermanos y seminaristas. Ahí hay oportunidad de platicar uno a uno. Los interesados pueden llamar al 713-652-8239 para mayor información.

La solicitud esta disponible en la parte de abajo de este mensaje. Puede descargar, llenar y luego hacer llegar su solicitud firmada por quien corresponda a la Oficina de Vocaciones al 1700 San Jacinto, Houston, TX 77002.

¡Dios  les bendiga!

Dear young men and women,

On behalf of all the Vocation Directors of Religious Communities in the Archdiocese and the Archdiocesan Office of Vocations, I would like to invite you to a wonderful opportunity to work side by side with priests and religious and putting our faith into action by serving our brothers and sisters in Christ who are in need. This great opportunity consists of serving a hot meal to people in need at “Loaves and Fishes Soup Kitchen” located in downtown Houston. We will begin by gathering at the Incarnate Word Academy (609 Crawford St., Houston 77002) to begin with prayer and then head out to Annunciation Church for Holy Mass. After Holy Mass we will gather for breakfast at IWA and then depart to Loaves and Fishes Soup Kitchen.

Please save the date for Saturday March 3rd at 7:30AM at Incarnate Word Academy. Also, if possible, we kindly ask you to bring a bag of salad or oranges or bananas to be donated to Loaves and Fishes Soup Kitchen.

Please RSVP at your earliest convenience since attendance will be limited. Registration can be done by email at vocations@archgh.org online at www.houstonvocations.com or by phone at 713-652-8239. To view, download and print completed flyer, poster or postcard please visit http://www.houstonvocations.com/2012/service-day-for-discerners/

We look forward to see you!

In Christ,

Fr. Dat Hoang
Vocation Director
Office of Vocations
Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
www.houstonvocations.com

Hello everyone and greetings in Christ!

I am sending this message to extend my personal invitation to each of you who are still discerning God’s call.  We are starting up again our monthly gatherings at St. Mary’s Seminary.  I would like to invite you to pray about this invitation and consider attending one or all of the scheduled gatherings starting in February 2012 @ 6:30pm in room 1 & 3 in John Paul II Bldg.

Discover the Road Less Traveled is a once a month gathering and an opportunity to meet other young men who love the Lord and who desire to know with more clarity God’s will.  The hope is that there you will foster solid friendship that will strengthen you in your faith.  There you will learn the tools of each day to be more attentive to God’s presence and His voice.  Whatever vocation God might be leading you, its main purpose is to invite and challenge you to grow in deeper holiness and firm trust in the Lord!

I entrust you all to the sacred and merciful heart of Christ.  I pray and hope that many of you will be able to join me and others for good fellowship, food, music, prayers, adoration and great talks.

Till we meet again, Christ’s abundant blessings be with you!

Fr. Dat

¡Hola a todos y saludos en Cristo!

Es un gusto enorme estar en contacto con ustedes de nuevo. Espero que esten pasando un hermoso tiempo de adviento con sus familias y amigos esperando la llegada del Niño Jesús.

Estoy enviando este mensaje para extenderles una invitación personal a cada uno de ustedes que todavía están discerniendo la llamada de Dios. Este próximo Febrero del 2012 empezaremos las reuniones mensuales de discernimiento vocacional “Descubre el Camino Menos Recorrido”. Me gustaría invitarlos a que oren sobre esta invitación.

Estas reuniones son una oportunidad para conocer a otros jóvenes que aman al Señor y que desean conocer con mayor claridad la voluntad de Dios. La esperanza es que ahí ustedes fomenten amistades sólidas que fortalezcan su fe. Ahí aprenderán las herramientas de cada día para estar más atentos a la presencia de Dios y a Su voz. Cualquiera que sea la vocación a la que Dios les esté conduciendo, su principal propósito es invitarlos y desafiarlos a crecer en santidad y en una confianza firme en el Señor!

Os encomiendo a todos en el corazón sagrado y misericordioso de Cristo. Rezo y espero que muchos de ustedes puedan acompañarme junto a otros jóvenes, sacerdotes, religiosas y religiosos en estas tardes de buena compañía, música, oración, adoración del Santísimo Sacramento y buena comida.

Que las bendiciones abundantes de Cristo esté con vosotros!

En Cristo,

Padre Dat Hoang
Director
Oficina de Vocaciones
www.houstonvocations.com

Recursos para imprimir y promover:
Flyer de Descubre Verano 2012 (69)
Poster de Descubre Verano 2012 (47)
Postcards de Descubre Verano 2012 (52)