• VOCATION CHALICE

   Vocation Chalice
  
  About the chalice
  The Chalice was donated by Sal & Paula Marino and had been used at the Parish since the dedication of the Church Sanctuary in 2003. Saint Pope John Paul II used the Chalice during Mass in his private chapel at the Vatican and it is now considered a relic—an item used by a saint.
  
  Why should I sign up for it?
  As Father Patrick Peyton said, “The family that prays together, stays together.” This would be a wonderful activity to share with your family. If you live alone, you can also pray for vocations. Why not have a relic in your home while you pray?
  
  What happens once I sign up for it?
  You will be contacted the week before you receive the Chalice. When you are at Mass, Father will call you to the front and pray over you or your family and give you the Chalice. After Mass, you are to take the box that the Chalice is kept in and also the bag containing some information and suggested prayers.  Please help yourself to the Miraculous Medal in the bag.
  
  You will return the Chalice after a week. You may give it to an usher or bring it to the office during office hours.
  
  How do I sign up for it?
  Sign up sheets are in the Narthex after each Mass. Pick a date and sign up or email Cathy Johnson ([email protected] or 205 266-9685) with your name, email address, and phone number. You can also sign up on the St. Mark website.
  
  Still open slots available: 
   

  2022      4:00 PM	8:00 AM	10:30 AM
  Sept 3 – Paul Ferlito	Sept 11 – Michelene Parkey	Sept 25 - Gardner
  Oct 8 – Pat Smith	Oct 23	Nov 6 – JoAnn Davis
  Nov 19 – Lisa Arrington	Dec 4	Dec 18 – Kelley Otis
  2023
  Jan 7 – Barb Dayton	Jan 22	Feb 5 – Mary Folsom
  Feb 25 – Rebecca Blythe	March 12	March 26 – Andrea Bowens
  EASTER	NO VC	April 23 -
  May 6 – Rae Ellyn Sarver	May 21	June 4 -