Vocation Chalice

The Traveling Chalice / Pray for Vocations

“One of our most meaningful spiritual experiences. To pray for vocations, in your home, with a chalice that had been blessed by the Bishop, and in which the water and wine was changed into the blood of Jesus…it was amazing.”
                       
                                 David and Geri Misch

“Having the traveling chalice in our home was a wonderful experience. It gave us the
opportunity to gather with whoever was home each night to pray for vocations. Our littlest child really enjoyed showing off all of the parts of the chalice, the purificator, the patten, and the chalice. She was so excited every time we gathered to pray!”
                         
                                 Jason and Sarah Zych Family

Why do we have The Traveling Chalice?

The Traveling Chalice supports one of Bishop Eckman’s priorities; namely, increasing vocations to the priesthood. Praying for more priests and religious is an important component of that initiative. Vocations to the priesthood, in particular, are important because through the priesthood we have access to the sacraments: Holy Communion (the Real Presence) and Reconciliation.

How does it work?

It’s easy. Twice a month, near the end of a weekend mass, the priest presents the Traveling Chalice to a parishioner and/or family near the end of whichever Mass they attend. The recipient takes the chalice home, places it in a special place, and prays a novena prayer, which takes about ten minutes, for nine days. You are provided with the novena and other prayers you may want to pray, including one for Deacons Thach, Finnbar and Kevin and our seminarians, Dominick and JJ, the latter from our parish. Once you finish the novena, you return the chalice to the parish office.


How do I sign up?

Signing up is also simple. Email us at [email protected]. Details and resources will then be sent to you by email including the dates for you to choose from and instructions for returning the chalice, etc. The prayers are given to you when the chalice is presented.

Please help our Parish build a culture of vocational discernment to the priesthood and religious life by volunteering to host the Traveling Chalice. You will be glad you did.