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“Come and See” priestly vocations event ∙ Peter’s Pence collection scheduled for July 2
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June 28, 2023THOSE WANTING TO LEARN MORE ABOUT THE PRIESTHOOD are invited to the annual “Come &See” event on June 29 which will begin with a Mass celebrated by Bishop David M. O’Connell, C.M., at 5:30 p.m. in St. John the Baptist Church, 1282 Yardville-Allentown Rd., Allentown, in which all are welcome to attend and pray for an increase of vocations to the priesthood. After Mass, an outdoor barbecue will follow on the parish grounds. Those in attendance will have an opportunity to meet and talk honestly about the priesthood with priests of the Diocese and current seminarians.
To RSVP, please complete the brief form below or contact the Vocations Office at [email protected] or 609-406-7448
COLLECTED EACH YEAR GLOBALLY ON THE WEEKEND CLOSEST TO THE FEAST OF STS. PETER AND PAUL, the Peter’s Pence Collection enables the Holy Father to respond to emergencies with financial assistance, directing funds to those most in need as a result of war, oppression and natural disasters. Participation in the collection also allows faithful Catholics to respond tangibly in a way that empowers the weak, defenseless and voiceless, as well as to sustain those suffering.
Jesus himself received material aid to support himself and the 12 apostles as they proclaimed the Good News, the Peter’s Pence website points out. “With this aid they also assisted those most in need (Jn 12:4-7). After Pentecost, in the time of the Church, the need was felt to support those who dedicated themselves fully to the proclamation of the Gospel (1 Tim 5:17-18).”
To learn more about the ways in which Peter’s Pence supports the Holy Father’s ministry of mercy, visit www.obolodisanpietro.va/en/cos-e-l-obolo.html (English) or www.obolodisanpietro.va/es/cos-e-l-obolo.html (Español).