Sponsor a Seminarian
A vocation is more than a job, more than a career or a hobby. The word
vocation means "a calling." It is a calling from God to serve the
People of God. While some men experience a sudden decision
to volunteer for the priesthood, the vocations of most are usually nurtured
through
years of formation in parish and family life. But no matter
how one gets the call, the journey of all has just begun. Please remember
our seminarians
in your prayers, and offer your support to the Seminarian
Fund.
How You Can Help?
Educating seminarians is an investment in the future of our Church here in
the United States, but this goal cannot be fulfilled without the help of the
faithful. The cost to educate a seminarian is more than $100 for every day
he is in formation (approximately $30,000 per year).
This expense includes tuition, room and board at seminary. 100% of every dollar collected for the seminarian fund goes toward supporting the education of men studying for the priesthood.
The annual collection is the primary source of funding for seminarian education.
Any gift of $100 or more to help educate our seminarians will receive one
of the following gifts:
- Bishop Robert’s Testimonial DVD or
- “You Are God’s!” by Msgr Appleyard or
- “ Sacrifice of Praise” DVD
YES, I'll sponsor a seminarian
Mail your gift to: |
Donate on-line with Credit card |
Chancery
PO Box 347180
Parma, OH 44134-7180
440-888-1522
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One time gift of Any Amount |
Those interested in planned giving should contact:
Fr. Steven Paliwoda
(440) 888- 1522
stjosaphatchancery@catholic.org
What More You Can Do
- Consider a commitment to fund one year of a seminarianês education.
- Include the Seminarian Fund in your estate planning.
- Consider your own vocation and ask your pastor about the priesthood or consecrated life.
- Pray for vocations to the priesthood and to consecrated life.
- Encourage a young man to consider the priesthood.
- Welcome priests to your home, and learn more about their vocations.
- And don't forget to remember your priest-to-be in your prayers. He'll always
remember you in his Liturgies and grateful prayers.
