Bulletin Announcements

Vocation Bulletin Blurbs
First Sunday of Advent 2009 to Feast of Christ the King 2010

Attn: Bulletin Editor and Parish Vocations Committee


First Sunday of Advent -- November 29, 2009
“Strengthen your hearts in holiness.”  Are you being called to grow in holiness as a priest, religious brother or sister?  Call Father Jason Jalbert (603) 669-3100, or write: jjalbert@rcbm.org.

Second Sunday of Advent -- December 6, 2009
Are you seeking “knowledge and full insight to help you determine” your vocation in Christ as a priest, or in consecrated life?  Call Father Jason Jalbert (603) 669-3100, or write: jjalbert@rcbm.org.

Third Sunday of Advent -- December 13, 2009
“All were questioning in their hearts.”  Are you considering a vocation as a priest, or in the consecrated life?  Call Father Jason Jalbert (603) 669-3100, or write: jjalbert@rcbm.org.

Fourth Sunday of Advent -- December 20, 2009
“It is by God's will that we have been sanctified.”  How is God calling you to grow in holiness? If He may be inviting you to the priesthood, or consecrated life, Call Father Jason Jalbert (603) 669-3100, or write: jjalbert@rcbm.org.

Christmas -- December 25, 2009
“He gave power to become children of God.”  If you think you may be called to share the Father’s love as a priest, religious sister or brother, Call Father Jason Jalbert (603) 669-3100, or write: jjalbert@rcbm.org.

Holy Family -- December 27, 2009
“He gave power to become children of God.”  If you think you may be called to share the Father’s love as a priest, sister or brother, Call Father Jason Jalbert (603) 669-3100, or write: jjalbert@rcbm.org.

Solemnity of Mary, Mother of God -- January 1, 2010
“God has sent the Spirit of His Son into our hearts.”  If the Spirit of Jesus is prompting you to love and serve Him as a priest, or in the consecrated life, Call Father Jason Jalbert (603) 669-3100, or write: jjalbert@rcbm.org.

The Epiphany -- January 3, 2010
“Opening their treasure chests, they offered Him gifts.”  Are you beginning to see your life as a gift to be given to the Lord as a priest, religious sister or brother?  Call Father Jason Jalbert (603) 669-3100, or write: jjalbert@rcbm.org.

Baptism of the Lord -- January 10, 2010 (National Vocations Awareness Week begins Jan 10)
“This is My beloved Son in whom I am well pleased.”  Are you considering making known the love of our Heavenly Father as a priest, sister or brother?  Call Father Jason Jalbert (603) 669-3100, or write: jjalbert@rcbm.org.

Second Sunday in Ordinary Time -- January 17, 2010
“There are a variety of gifts, but the same Spirit.”  Is the Holy Spirit leading you to share your gifts as a priest, or in the consecrated life? Call Father Jason Jalbert (603) 669-3100, or write: jjalbert@rcbm.org.

Third Sunday in Ordinary Time -- January 24, 2010
“You are the body of Christ and individually members of it.”  Are you being called to strengthen His body through a vocation to the priesthood, or the consecrated life?  Call Father Jason Jalbert (603) 669-3100, or write: jjalbert@rcbm.org.

Fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time -- January 31, 2010
“Before you were born, I consecrated you.”  If you think that you may be set apart by the Lord to serve Him as a priest, or in the consecrated life, Call Father Jason Jalbert (603) 669-3100, or write: jjalbert@rcbm.org.

Fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time -- February 7, 2010 - World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life
“They left everything and followed Jesus.”  If you are seeking greater simplicity of life and a closer following of the Lord in prayer and action, consider that He may be calling you to the priesthood, or consecrated life.  Call Father Jason Jalbert (603) 669-3100, or write: jjalbert@rcbm.org.

Sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time -- February 14, 2010
“Blessed are those who trust in the Lord.”  Are you being called to deepen your trust in the love of the Lord for you by serving Him as a priest, sister or brother?  Call Father Jason Jalbert (603) 669-3100, or write: jjalbert@rcbm.org.

First Sunday of Lent -- February 21, 2010
“The word is near you, on your lips and in your heart.”  Jesus the Eternal Word continues to call many to lives of holiness as priests and in the consecrated life.  Could you be one of them?  Call Father Jason Jalbert (603) 669-3100, or write: jjalbert@rcbm.org.

Second Sunday of Lent -- February 28, 2010
“This is my Son, my Chosen; listen to him!”  If in your listening to the Lord you are sensing the invitation to follow Christ as a priest, sister or brother, Call Father Jason Jalbert (603) 669-3100, or write: jjalbert@rcbm.org.

Third Sunday of Lent -- March 7, 2010
“I AM has sent me to you.”  Could the Lord be calling you to proclaim His name as a priest or in the consecrated life?  Call Father Jason Jalbert (603) 669-3100, or write: jjalbert@rcbm.org.

Fourth Sunday of Lent -- March 14, 2010
“God is making His appeal through us.”  Does a life dedicated to furthering the grace of reconciliation in Christ for others appeal to you? Consider a vocation as a priest or in the consecrated life.  Call Father Jason Jalbert (603) 669-3100, or write: jjalbert@rcbm.org.

Fifth Sunday of Lent -- March 21, 2010
“Christ Jesus has made me His own.”  Are you called to belong to Christ alone as a priest or through the consecrated life?  Call Father Jason Jalbert (603) 669-3100, or write: jjalbert@rcbm.org.

Palm Sunday of the Lord's Passion -- March 28, 2010
“The Lord God has opened my ear, and I was not rebellious.”  Docility in prayer is essential to vocation discernment.  Are you open to a vocation to the priesthood or the consecrated life?  Call Father Jason Jalbert (603) 669-3100, or write: jjalbert@rcbm.org.

Easter Sunday -- April 4, 2010
“The Lord is truly risen!”  Are you being called to proclaim the truth of the Lord’s resurrection as a priest, religious sister or brother?  Call Father Jason Jalbert (603) 669-3100, or write: jjalbert@rcbm.org.

Second Sunday of Easter  -- April 11, 2010
“As the Father has sent Me, so I send you.”  Do you have a growing interest in sharing the Lord’s saving mission as a priest or in the consecrated life?  Call Father Jason Jalbert (603) 669-3100, or write: jjalbert@rcbm.org.

Third Sunday of Easter  -- April 18, 2010
“Feed My lambs, tend My sheep.”  If you think you may have a vocation to follow the Risen Lord as a priest or in the consecrated life, Call Father Jason Jalbert (603) 669-3100, or write: jjalbert@rcbm.org.

Fourth Sunday of Easter -- April 25, 2010 - World Day of Prayer for Vocations
“The disciples were filled with joy and the Holy Spirit.”  Does a life of joy in knowing you are following the Lord as a priest or in the consecrated life inspire you?  Call Father Jason Jalbert (603) 669-3100, or write: jjalbert@rcbm.org.

Fifth Sunday of Easter  -- May 2, 2010
“By this everyone will know that you are My disciples.”  How will you manifest your discipleship? Consider living the Lord’s new commandment of love as a priest, sister or brother.  Call Father Jason Jalbert (603) 669-3100, or write: jjalbert@rcbm.org.

Sixth Sunday of Easter  -- May 9, 2010 - Mother’s Day
“Those who love Me will keep my word.”  Is your love for the Lord leading you to grow in holiness as a priest or in the consecrated life?  Call Father Jason Jalbert (603) 669-3100, or write: jjalbert@rcbm.org.

Seventh Sunday of Easter  -- May 16, 2010 - Ascension of the Lord
“You will be My witnesses to the ends of the earth.”  If you think the Lord may be inviting you to carry on His mission as a priest or in the consecrated life, Call Father Jason Jalbert (603) 669-3100, or write: jjalbert@rcbm.org.

Pentecost Sunday -- May 23, 2010
“The Spirit gave them ability.”  Is the Holy Spirit preparing you to share the Lord’s mission as a priest or in the consecrated life?  Call Father Jason Jalbert (603) 669-3100, or write: jjalbert@rcbm.org.

The Most Holy Trinity -- May 30, 2010
“We boast in our hope of sharing the glory of God.”  How do you hope to share in God’s glory…as a priest or in the consecrated life?  Call Father Jason Jalbert (603) 669-3100, or write: jjalbert@rcbm.org.

The Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ -- June 6, 2010
“You give them something to eat.”  Do these words of Christ challenge you to give your all for Him as a priest or in the consecrated life?  Call Father Jason Jalbert (603) 669-3100, or write: jjalbert@rcbm.org.

Eleventh Sunday in Ordinary Time -- June 13, 2010
“I no longer live, but Christ lives in me.”  Is Christ inviting you to let Him live in you through single-hearted service as a priest or in the consecrated life?  Call Father Jason Jalbert (603) 669-3100, or write: jjalbert@rcbm.org.

 Twelfth Sunday in Ordinary Time -- June 20, 2010 - Father’s Day
“The Lord called me before I was born.”  Do you pray to know your vocation which was given to you before you were born?  Could it be as a priest, sister or brother?  Call Father Jason Jalbert (603) 669-3100, or write: jjalbert@rcbm.org.

Thirteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time -- June 27, 2010
“As for you, go and proclaim the kingdom of God.”  If you are considering a vocation to the priesthood or consecrated life, Call Father Jason Jalbert (603) 669-3100, or write: jjalbert@rcbm.org.

Fourteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time -- July 4, 2010
“The harvest is plentiful, but the laborers are few.”  Are you being called by the Lord of the harvest to proclaim His kingdom as a priest or in the consecrated life?  Call Father Jason Jalbert (603) 669-3100, or write: jjalbert@rcbm.org.

Fifteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time -- July 11, 2010
“What must I do to inherit eternal life?”  Faithfulness to one’s vocation is essential to holiness.  Is yours to be a priest, sister or brother?  Call Father Jason Jalbert (603) 669-3100, or write: jjalbert@rcbm.org.

Sixteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time  -- July 18, 2010
“Mary has chosen the better part.”  Does a life of prayer and service as a priest or in the consecrated life attract you?  Call Father Jason Jalbert (603) 669-3100, or write: jjalbert@rcbm.org.

Seventeenth Sunday in Ordinary Time  -- July 25, 2010
“Give us this day our daily bread.”  Are you being called to help feed the people of God as a priest or in the consecrated life?  Call Father Jason Jalbert (603) 669-3100, or write: jjalbert@rcbm.org.

Eighteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time  -- August 1, 2010
“One's life does not consist in the abundance of possessions.”  If simplicity of life and the evangelical counsels of poverty, chastity and obedience especially attract you, discover that life as a priest, sister or brother.  Call Father Jason Jalbert (603) 669-3100, or write: jjalbert@rcbm.org.

Nineteenth Sunday in Ordinary Time  -- August 8, 2010
“Faith is the assurance of that which is hoped for.”  If you believe in the Giver of the call, you can hope to be true to it.  Will you follow Christ as a priest or in the consecrated life?  Call Father Jason Jalbert (603) 669-3100, or write: jjalbert@rcbm.org.

Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary  -- August 15, 2010
“He has looked with favor on His lowly servant.”  Might the Lord be favoring you with an invitation to serve Him as a priest or in the consecrated life?  Call Father Jason Jalbert (603) 669-3100, or write: jjalbert@rcbm.org.

Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time  -- August 22, 2010
“Make straight paths for your feet.”  Will your path of holiness be as a priest or in the consecrated life?  Call Father Jason Jalbert (603) 669-3100, or write: jjalbert@rcbm.org.

Twenty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time  -- August 29, 2010
“An attentive ear is the desire of the wise.”  Is your prayer attentive to the wisdom of Christ? Is He inviting you to follow Him as a priest, sister or brother?  Call Father Jason Jalbert (603) 669-3100, or write: jjalbert@rcbm.org.

Twenty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time  -- September 5, 2010
“None of you can become My disciple if you do not give up all your possessions.”  Are you being called to discipleship as a priest or in the consecrated life?  Call Father Jason Jalbert (603) 669-3100, or write: jjalbert@rcbm.org.

Twenty-fourth Sunday in Ordinary Time  -- September 12, 2010
“This brother of yours was dead and has come to life.”  Do you want to bring others to life in Christ as a priest, religious sister or brother?  Call Father Jason Jalbert (603) 669-3100, or write: jjalbert@rcbm.org..

Twenty-fifth Sunday in Ordinary Time  -- September 19, 2010
“Who will entrust to you the true riches?”  The riches of truth belong to those who are faithful to Christ and their vocation.  Will you follow Him as a priest, sister or brother?  Call Father Jason Jalbert (603) 669-3100, or write: jjalbert@rcbm.org.

Twenty-sixth Sunday in Ordinary Time  -- September 26, 2010
“Fight the good fight of the faith.”  Is your faith in Christ leading you to grow in holiness as a priest or in the consecrated life?  Call Father Jason Jalbert (603) 669-3100, or write: jjalbert@rcbm.org.

Twenty-seventh Sunday in Ordinary Time  -- October 3, 2010
“God did not give us a spirit of cowardice.”  Will you let the Holy Spirit lead you beyond your fearful hesitation to follow Christ as a priest or in the consecrated life?  Call Father Jason Jalbert (603) 669-3100, or write: jjalbert@rcbm.org.

Twenty-eighth Sunday in Ordinary Time  -- October 10, 2010
“Jesus, Master, have mercy on us!”  How will you respond in gratitude to the mercy the Lord has shown you?   Consider giving thanks as a priest or in the consecrated life?  Call Father Jason Jalbert (603) 669-3100, or write: jjalbert@rcbm.org.

Twenty-ninth Sunday in Ordinary Time  -- October 17, 2010
“Pray always and do not to lose heart.”  If you are considering a vocation as a priest or in the consecrated life, let the grace of prayer encourage you.  Call Father Jason Jalbert (603) 669-3100, or write: jjalbert@rcbm.org.

Thirtieth Sunday in Ordinary Time  -- October 24, 2010
“All who humble themselves will be exalted.”  Is humble service as a priest or in the consecrated life your path of holiness and eternal glory in Christ?  Call Father Jason Jalbert (603) 669-3100, or write: jjalbert@rcbm.org.

Thirty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time  -- October 31, 2010
“The Son of Man came to seek out and to save the lost.”  Will you share in Christ’s saving mission as a priest or in the consecrated life?  Call Father Jason Jalbert (603) 669-3100, or write: jjalbert@rcbm.org.

Thirty-second Sunday in Ordinary Time  -- November 7, 2010
“May the Lord direct your hearts to the love of God.”  Are you being called to love the Lord with an undivided heart as a priest or in the consecrated life?  Call Father Jason Jalbert (603) 669-3100, or write: jjalbert@rcbm.org.

Thirty-third Sunday in Ordinary Time  -- November 14, 2010
“By your endurance you will gain your souls.”  Are you being invited to gain your soul and the souls of countless others for Christ as a priest or in the consecrated life?  Call Father Jason Jalbert (603) 669-3100, or write: jjalbert@rcbm.org.

Our Lord Jesus Christ the King  -- November 21, 2010
“Jesus, remember me when you come into Your kingdom.”  Will you make Christ the King and His merciful love remembered as a priest or in the consecrated life?  Call Father Jason Jalbert (603) 669-3100, or write: jjalbert@rcbm.org.