Goal

The goal of the diocesan-wide Called by Name campaign is to identify faithful young men ages 15-30’s who may be open to the priesthood. Parishioners are invited to submit the names of young men they would like to honor.

Those who are nominated will receive a letter of encouragement from Bishop Gruss, invitations to discernment events, and ongoing support from the Vocation Office.

Three Main Things

• PRIESTS are asked to share their vocation stories at Mass
• PARISHES are asked to put Called by Name cards in pews
• PARISHIONERS are invited to submit the names of faithful young men they would like to honor

Timeline

Mid-Late October
Parishes receive Called by Name box

This box will include pew cards, along with hardcopies of a sample
homily, prayers of the faithful, a pulpit announcement, and bulletin inserts.

Nov 1-2
Announcement Weekend

• Include Bishop Gruss’ letter to the faithful about this program in the bulletin
  and all parish communications (email, Flocknote, social media, etc.)
• Read pulpit announcement at all Masses to introduce Called By Name.
• Ensure volunteers or parish staff will place cards in pews at all Masses on Nov 8-9.

Nov 8-9
Called by Name Sunday

• Ensure pew cards are placed in pews at every Mass.
• In the homily, share your vocation story, what you love about being a priest, and the joy that comes with following God’s will.
• At the end of the homily, invite parishioners to submit names, either online or via the pew card.
• Include special petitions in the Prayers of the Faithful.
• Collect pew cards with the offertory.
• Include bulletin blurb in the bulletin.

Mailing Pew Cards

Please return the filled out pew cards received in the collection baskets by mail. It would be greatly appreciated if parish staff could look over the pew cards and fill in any missing information that the parish has on file before mailing the cards. This will help ensure that we can provide the nominees with vocation resources. A return envelope was included in the package with the pew cards, but if it has been misplaced, please mail cards to:

• Vianney Vocations: Called By Name Processing
  3425 Bannerman Rd, Suite 105
  Tallahassee, FL 32312

Again, thank you so much for all you are doing to make this campaign a success! Your efforts are deeply appreciated.