Monday, March 16, 2009

Blog Prayer Pledges for the Race for Vocations (2009)

Place your prayer pledges for vocations to the priesthood, religious life, sacred single and sacred married life here. Post a message indicating your desire to pray for vocations. Within your message, indicate the following:

1) Click on the comments link below

2) Indicate Your Prayer Pledge – Indicate the number of prayers you pledge to pray for vocations in the Church. Example: I pledge to pray 5 rosaries for vocations. Or, I pledge to pray 1 Our Father for every mile completed by Name of Runner Sponsoring. Etc.

3) State your name and parish name.

4) Post message by clicking “Publish your comment.”

So, a sample posting may look something like this:

I pledge to pray one rosary for Father Rick Nagel for every mile he completes in the run.

Mary Smith, Our Lady of the Greenwood Catholic Church

Of course, you are welcome to post other messages of encouragement to the runners and prayers at anytime. If you have any questions on how to post a prayer pledge for the Run for Vocations, please contact the Archdiocese Vocations Office by calling 317.236.1490.

Vocations…

Everyone has one.

What’s Yours?

105 comments:

Amanda said...

I've been and will continue praying 1 Our Father, 1 Hail Mary, and 1 Glory Be for vocations each day that I train for the mini marathon (6 days each week).

-Amanda
St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church

Unknown said...

Beginning today, I pledge to say one rosary each day until race day (20 rosaries) for Father Rick Nagel for vocations. Once again, may you have a bountiful harvest.

Joan Wood
Our Lady of the Greenwood parish

Unknown said...

I pledge to say 3 Our Fathers, 3 Hail Marys and 3 Glory Be every day for Father Joshua Janko in his race for vocations. Great article in The Catholic Moment. It's good to see participation from Lafayette Diocese.

Joan Wood
Our Lady of the Greenwood parish

Anonymous said...

Our family will pray 5 rosaries and make an hour of Adoration for increased vocations while supporting Father Joshua Janko of St. Alphonsus and Tito and Catherine Perez of St.Maria Goretti.
-Madden Family
St. Maria Goretti, Westfield, IN.

Dave said...

I pledge to pray 1 Our Father and 1 Hail Mary for every mile that Agena and Ruth Hurrle run in the mini marathon. Go Hurrle's

Chris
St. Roch Parish

Kris Chapman said...

We will pray as a family before bed 1 Our Father for every mile Ruth Hurrle runs for vocations.

Chapman Family
St. Anthony's, The Woodlands, Texas

Anonymous said...

I pray for Kelly McGraw that she impact the lives of others in this race...and finish strong!!!
:)
Halle
Speedway, IN

Dave said...

I pledge one rosary for each mile that Agenia and Ruth Hurrle run in the mini marathon

Bernice Roberts
St. Barnabas Parish

Danielle said...

I pray that Kelly McGraw finishes the race strong, encouraging others that races such as this are a great way to give back and fight for what they believe in.

Jim Carr said...

I pledge one Our Father and one Hail Mary for every mile Sarah Kilfoil (IHM) completes in the Mini.

Jim Carr
Immaculate Heart of Mary

Anonymous said...

I will pray for Kelly McGraw on May 2 as she runs, that she will finish the race and have an impact on others

Anonymous said...

I pray that Kelly Meek runs a strong race and finishes well. God Bless you, Kelly, and your family!

Anonymous said...

I pray for Kelly Meek to run a safe race. I will say one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and one Glory Be to the Father each day until the race. I will also offer up my Masses on the next 3 Sundays for vocations.
God bless you, Kelly, I know you'll do great!!!

Terry Miller
St. Jude Catholic Church

Anonymous said...

I pledge to say 1 Hail Mary for every mile Kelly Lucid completes. Good luck and God bless!

Jamie
St. Jude Parish

Anonymous said...

We will pray each night, offering special intentions for an increase in vocations, as a family.
The Gervasio family
St Jude Catholic Church

Anonymous said...

I pledge to pray a Divine Mercy Chaplet for the vocations once a week for the entire month of May.

Lynda Knable
St. Jude's Parish, Indpls.

Anonymous said...

I will pray for Stephanie Hauschild to have a super race

kmartoneil1 said...

I will pray for a wonderful race day for Sarah Kilfoil and for each mile she completes in the Mini, I will pray one decade of the rosary that all people might prayerfully consider--and then celebrate--their callings from God!
--Kathy O'Neil
Immaculate Heart of Mary parish

Anonymous said...

I pledge to pray one Hail Mary for every mile that Stephanie Hauschild runs in this race.
Cathy
St. James Catholic Church
Elberfeld, IN

Sara said...

Steph, I am honored to be able to pray 1 rosary for every mile that you complete. I pray that you have a beautiful day and healthy participants. God's Blessings, Sara St. Philip Catholic Church Evansville In.

Unknown said...

I will pray 1 Our Father, 1 Hail Mary and 1 Glory Be for vocations for each mile run by Julie Johnstone. Thank you to all the runners for their efforts! Julie Mundell, St. Pius X

Courtney said...

I pledge to spend five minutes in quiet prayer for every mile Amanda M. completes in the Race for Vocations.
-Courtney K.
Holy Family Catholic Church, Jasper, IN

Anonymous said...

I will pray one rosary a day for Julie Johnstone for vocations until the race.

-Jennifer
St. Mary's, Indianapolis

Rob Schaefer said...

I have been inspired and am participating in the 5k due to the Holy Trinity and Father Joshua Janko. I pledge 1 Anima Christi per mile that Father completes and 1 Hail Mary that I complete in training for the race.

Thanks for your guidance and encouragement and nice article on the front page of The Catholic Moment. God Bless!
- Rob
St Alphonsus Catholic Church
Zionsville, IN

Anonymous said...

I plan on saying 1 rosary for each mile Julie Johnstone runs. My intention will be for all vocations within the church, especially those that are most needed at this time.

Go Julie!

John Mundell, St. Pius, Indianapolis

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hoyerb said...

For every mile that Father Joshua Janko runs, I pledge to pray a rosary for an increase of vocations to the priesthood and for an increase in faithful, holy marriages

Brian Hoyer
St. Alphonsus Catholic Church

Anonymous said...

I pledge to pray one Hail Mary, one Our Father, and one Glory Be for each mile that Sarah Kilfoil runs or walks in the Race for Vocations 2009. God Bless You, Sarah! What a great way to spend your preparation effort and running performance!!

Kathryn Witczak
Immaculate Heart of Mary

Anonymous said...

I pledge to pray one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and one Glory Be for vocations for each of the five kilometers Alex Wilson will cover.

-Judy
St. Thomas the Apostle Church
Huntsville, Texas

Jennifer Burns said...

I will pray one Hail Mary and one Our Father for every mile Sarah Kilfoil runs in the Mini to advocate for vocations. You were inspired last year...may you inspire others this year! Wishing you all the best for a great training and race day, dear friend. Much love.

Jennifer Burns
Saint Luke Parish

Anonymous said...

I pledge to say one Hail Mary for every mile that Stephanie Hauschild completes.

Marienne
St. Philips Catholic Church
St. Philips, IN

Anonymous said...

I pray to my Lord and savior, Jesus Christ that Almeria Q. Decker and all the other participants for the Race for Vocations will continue to be strong and healthy and be able to bring about more followers to Christ through this race.

Angela C.
United Baptist Church
Ohio

Anonymous said...

I pledge to pray one rosary for Almy Decker for every mile she completes in the run.

Thea Arocho, St. Paul's Catholic Church, Athens, Ohio

Anonymous said...

I pledge to say silent prayer for a safe race for Steph before and after the race followed by an Our Father.

Sharon
St. Bartholomew, Columbus IN

Brenda Fischer said...

I pledge that our family will say a prayer for Stephanie Hauschild and all the participants of the race. Have a safe journey!
Brenda Fischer
Our Lady of Greenwood Church

Anonymous said...

I pray that Kelly Meek runs a strong race. I also pray that she stays healthy before, during and after the race. God Bless you Kelly and your family!! Much love and I know you'll do great!!

Father Joshua Janko said...

This weekend, I offered for Rob Schaefer and his 5K Race, one training run of 8 miles, 1 Chaplet of Divine Mercy and 1 Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary. Thank you Rob for your faith and joy in your newly found Catholic faith. You are an inspiration to us all. Remember...
"I have competed well; I have finished the race; I have kept the faith." II Tim 4:7

-Fr. Joshua Janko
St. Alphonsus Liguori Catholic Church

Curtis said...

I pledge a rosary for vocations and in support of Father Janko.

Curtis Verner
Our Lady of Mount Carmel

Anonymous said...

I will offer Saturday morning's Mass and rosary in honor of Fr. Joshua Janko and the efforts of all running for vocations.

Mark Matthews
St. Maria Goretti

Eileen said...

I will pray each day for vocations for the church and a safe race for Julie Johnstone.

Mom
St. Pius X parish

Joyce said...

I will offer my hour of Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament on Saturday May 2, from 7 AM to 8AM for an increase in vocations and for the safety of all runners.
Joyce
St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church of Carmel, IN

Anonymous said...

The Elmer family pledges to pray our daily rosary for the next week for vocations for Fr. Joshua Janko.

- the Dave Elmer family
St. Maria Goretti Parish, Westfield

Laury said...

I pledge to offer up a daily Mass, four rosaries (covering all the mysteries), and a holy hour for an increase in vocations to the priesthood and religious life, and holy marriages. I also pray that Fr. Joshua Janko finishes the race strong! :o)

Laury Karwoski
St. Elizabeth Seton Catholic Church

Rita Stuck said...

I pledge a Divine Mercy Chaplet for vocations for every mile Mary Schober and Lucia Beeson run in the Mini Marathon

Rita Stuck
Holy Name Parish

Alex said...

I will pray one Hail Mary, one Father, and Glory Be for each mile my mom walks in the Mini.

Alex
St Luke the Evangelist parish

Wendy said...

I will pray one Hail Mary for each mile Mary Barnstead walks in the Mini.

Wendy
St Luke the Evangelist parish

Father Joe said...

I will pray one rosary for each mile that Mary walks and Ian runs for Team Vocations in the Mini.

Father Joe Newton
St Luke the Evangelist parish

Carol said...

I will pray a Novena to St John Vianney for vocations for Mary Barnstead as she walks the Mini.

Carol
St Luke the Evangelist parish

Suzanne said...

I pledge to pray one rosary for vocations for each mile ran by Fr. Joshua Janko in this weekend's mini marathon. God bless you Father!

~Suzanne
St. Maria Goretti Parish
Westfield

Pedge said...

I will pray one Our Father for every mile Sarah Kilfoil completes for vocations! Sarah, I'm inspired!

Jessica
St. Matthew

Anonymous said...

Agenia- I will be saying additional prayers for you this week. I am proud of you and you will be blessed with many graces during the race. Have fun if you have not started to drink extra water this week start now. God Bless. Kellie

Sally said...

My daughter and I will pray a decade of the Rosary for each mile completed by my friend Sarah Kilfoil in her race for vocations.
SG
Immaculate Heart of Mary Church

Teresa said...

I will say one Our Father, one Hail Mary, and One Glory Be every day until race day for Siohbann Alstott and for all vocations. I wish you a safe and fun race Siohbann. Good Luck!
Tersa Plummer
St. Roch Catholic Church
Indianpolis, IN

Unknown said...

I will pray a prayer card to St. Josemaria for every mile Elisabeth runs! good luck (remember 500!)
Lali
Shellbourne Conference Center

Kim Dickman said...

I will offer an hour of adoration of the Blessed Sacrament praying for an increase in vocations in honor of Sarah Kilfoil and her inspiration in completing the mini-marathon for this worthy purpose. Go Sarah!

Kim Dickman
Immaculate Heart of Mary

Agena said...

In honor of St. Roch's Team Vocations, I pledge 1 Our Father, 1 Hail Mary, and 1 Glory Be at every mile marker I pass in the Mini, for vocations. Go Jacob & Siobhann Allstott, Sara Bangert, Laura Buchmeier, Kendra Cook, Brian Hurrle, Ana Kelly, Matthew Littell, Patty & Tim Luttrell, Rhonda Lyle, Bev O'Toole, Amy Jo & Kurt Wessling!

Agena Hurrle
St. Roch
Indianapolis

Agena said...

I pledge to pray one rosary in honor of my beloved husband, Brian Hurrle, for every mile he runs in the 5K for all vocations and the Holy Spirit's inspiration in our Sacred Married Life. You're a blessing to me EVERYDAY, and the love of my life!

With Christ's love,
Agena
St. Roch
Indianapolis

Agena said...

I pledge to pray a prayer of thanksgiving as I cross the finish line in honor of Nanette Kastner, Fr. Rick Nagel, and Ruth Hurrle for all vocations and your continued inspiration to others! God bless you!

Agena Hurrle
St. Roch
Indianapolis

Anonymous said...

I pledge to pray the rosary 5 times for Siobhann Allsott.Good luck!!
Mary Fields
St. Roch Catholic Church.

Tammy Stewart said...

Kelly Meek, this race is yet another way that you let your faith shine. I'm not surprised at all that you are using your strength and fortitude to bring Glory to God. May the Lord bless you and keep you safe during your run. I will keep you in my prayers on Saturday.

Tammy Stewart said...

For all of the St. Jude runners, I know you have trained hard for this run. Your support of vocations is truly inspirational. May your hard work be blessed. You will be in my prayers this Saturday.

Fr. Joshua Janko said...

I will offer 1 Rosary and 1 Divine Mercy Chaplet for the Race for Vocations, especially Gigi Kite and her 5K race. Go Gigi go!!! :)

Fr. Joshua Janko
St. Alphonsus Liguori Catholic Church
Zionsville, IN

Anonymous said...

Donna said

I will pray Five Hail Marys and Five Our Fathers for an increase in vocations. I pray that Agena Hurrle will finish with race with energy to spare. God love you

Anonymous said...

Fr.Joshua Janko, we're praying for you, you're just the best, we love you. Your Aunt Gayle & family.

Unknown said...

I pledge to say 1 Our Father, 1 Hail Mary, 1 Glory Be for Julie Johnstone in her race for vocations on May 2nd - way to go Julie! :)

Anonymous said...

I will offer up a Rosary and Novena for the St. Roch team. I will be thinking of you all on Saturday.

Blessings,
Maureen Schemmel
St. Roch

Anonymous said...

In honor of the St. Roch's Team and Kelly Meeks-Lucid, I will pray a Rosary and a Novena for Vocations.

May God protect all "Race for Vocation" walkers and runners this Saturday.

God bless,

Maureen
St. Roch Parish

Anonymous said...

I pledge 1 hour of adoration for vocations for every kilometer that Alexander Wilson runs on Saturday, and if he runs the 5k in under 25 minutes, I'll spend an extra hour in adoration.

Anonymous said...

I'll say one decade of the Rosary for every kilometer that Alex Wilson will run in the Race for Vocations. I'll also attend a weekday Mass.

Anonymous said...

Donna said

I pledge to pray 5 rosaries for vocations. I pray that Siobhann Allstott will have a wonderful race for the cause.

Donna Fowler
St. Roch Catholic School

Brian said...

I pledge 1 Our Father and 1 Hail Mary for every mile that my wife Agenia completes. Thank you for bringing me closer to God.

Brian

Anonymous said...

I will be praying for Amanda Meyer to hear God's voice and to discern His will for her future as she runs the mini-marathon. Good luck, Amanda!

-Mary McKeever
Lafayette, IN

Anonymous said...

I pledge to pray 1 Our Father for every mile that may daughter, Amanda Meyer, completes in the mini-marathon. Amanda Rocks and is awesome in her commitment to God and running.

-Janet Meyer
St. Francis, St. Claire Parish

Anonymous said...

I pledge to pray 1 Our Father and 1 Hail Marys for every mile run by Amanda Meyer.

Pete
St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church

Anonymous said...

I pledge to say one rosary for every mile that Amanda Meyer runs in the mini marathon.

-Chris Meyer
Saints Francis and Clare

Anonymous said...

I pledge to say 5 Hail Marys and 5 Our Fathers for Amanda for vocations.

-Lindsey
St.John's Catholic Church

Mary Harrah said...

I pledge to say one rosary for every kilometer that Alex Wilson will run in the Race for Vocations this Saturday; 5 kilometers = 5 rosaries for vocations!

Sarah said...

I pledge to pray for vocations once per day for as many miles as the lovely Amanda Meyer runs this coming Saturday.

Sarah Baker
Christian Church of Jasper

ColtsAndDew said...

I love you Amanda Meyer, and it has been a joy and a privilege to pray for vocations in support of you over the past month. I pledge to be up at 7:30am on Saturday praying for the laity to answer God's call to serve Him in their daily lives, and for good and holy shepherds to be raised up to guide His church. I will pray for every mile--roughly once every 7 or so minutes--that you are running.

Yours,
-Jarrod

Anonymous said...

I'll spend an hour in the adoration chapel praying

Tom Penno
Our Lady of Mt Carmel

Unknown said...

I pledge to pray one minute for discernment of vocation for every mile that Amanda Meyer runs.

Daryl Mowrey
St. James Lutheran Church

Anonymous said...

We pledge to pray for Amanda Meyer as she runs the mini marathon, that the Holy Spirit of God living in her will speak to her his will for her life as she serves Him! God bless, Amanda!

Greg & Shannon Hammond
Greencastle, IN

Anonymous said...

Praise God for blessing Vocations!
Asking for Our Lady's Intercession:
I pledge one Divine Mercy Chaplet for the next 13 days for all vocations, supporting Beth Russell in the Mini.
Juanita Russell
St. Vincent's
Bedford

Anonymous said...

Praise God for blessing Vocations!
Asking for Our Lady's Intercession:
I pledge one daily Divine Mercy Chaplet for the next 13 days for all vocations, supporting Beth Russell in the Mini.
Juanita Russell
St. Vincent's
Bedford

Sherry said...

I will pray a Hail Mary for every mile run by Adam Mauman. God bless all the runners!

Sherry Grenchik

Grace said...

My pledge since January has been to pray 1 rosary daily until race day for vocations, in support of St. Roch's Team Vocations. Go Team!

Grace Massing
St. Roch Catholic Church

Anonymous said...

I pledge to pray the rosary, for an increase in vocations, as I run the 5K.

-Siobhann Allstott
St. Roch Catholic Church

Nanette said...

I pledge to pray one rosary for Agena Hurrle and Julie Johnstone for every mile they complete in the run. Good luck ladies!

Nanette Kastner, St. Mary's downtown

Barb McLin said...

I have been praying and will continue to pray for Nanette Long as she joins those who are willing to "step out" and Run For Vocations. I will pray non stop during the Mini tomorrow.

Barb
St Mary's Downtown Indy

Unknown said...

We pledge to pray/chant the Litany of Blessed Virgin Mary for every mile completed by Beth Russell in the Mini. We petition our Blessed Lady to touch the hearts of all the faithful to enable all to see the importance of vocations.

Dcn Dave & Kathy Reising
Catholic Community of Lawrence County
St. Vincent dePaul and St. Mary of the Assumption Churches

Anonymous said...

I pledge 1 Our Father, 1 Hail Mary and 1 Glory Be for vocations for the next 13days in Support of Beth Russell.

Anonymous said...

I pledge to pray 13 Rosary prayers for all vocations: Priesthood, Sacred Married life, Sacred Single life and Religious life on behalf of Beth Russell. Blessings to all and may the Holy Spirit Who dwells within you pour out of you in whatever vocation God calls you to.

-Kerry Dodds
Our Lady of the Greenwood, Queen of the Holy Rosary Parish

PKP team of St Alphonsus Liguori said...

We, the 52 youth and 14 leaders attending the St Alphonsus Liguori Conformation Retreat pledge to say one Hail Mary each during our retreat for Fr. Joshua Janko and vocations.

Fr. Raymond. St. Alphonsus, Zionsville. said...

You will all be in my prayer. this is a run for a good cause. Fr. Joshua Janko, Gigi Kite, Jeff, Rob and all of St. Alphonsus parish, be sure our prayers are with you.
God bless your faith and the "cause".
in prayerful union.

Anonymous said...

I pledge to pray 5 Hail Marys for vocations for every mile completed by Adam Mauman, my brother, in the Race for Vocations. Go Adam!

Laura Schmidt
St. Barbara Parish

Tobins said...

For every mile completed by Father Joshua Janko, we pledge to pray a rosary for vocations. We will also pray a rosary for him during the race.

Rhonda Lyle said...

I will pray one "Our Father" for every mile Agena Hurrle runs in the mini! Thanks for your wonderful friendship-your knowledge and thirst of the catholic faith is so inspiring. I know God brought us together for a very special reason. YOU GO GIRL!!! I am so proud of you!!!

Rhonda Lyle, St. Roch Parish

Rhonda Lyle said...

Good Luck to all the St. Roch Parishioners running the mini!!! You are all in my thoughts and prayers for a wonderful run. I will pray a "Hail Mary" to wish you all luck, success and no injuries!

Rhonda Lyle, St. Roch Parish

Anonymous said...

I pledge to pray a rosary for every mile that Agenia Hurrle completes in the mini marathon today! Agenia, it was awesome to meet you at the Bricks to Bricks 10 miler! Thank you for your enthusiasm and all the work you put into this.

Also, my total "training day" prayers is 252 (see my first comment on April 8th)! :)

-Amanda Meyer
St. Paul the Apostle Catholic Church

Anonymous said...

I will say a prayer daily for 13 days for Beth Russell, who's going to have a great race today! Robbie OLG

Stephanie said...

I am ever so thankful for our seminarians, our priests and the gift of the holy priesthood. I pledge one rosary for every mile seminarian Adam Mauman runs in the marathon in praise and thanksgiving for our current seminarians and priests and with the request that our Lord bless us with many more holy men on fire for JESUS!
Stephanie Ganser
Our Lady of Mt. Carmel

Anonymous said...

I will pray an Our Father, a Hail Mary and a Glory Be for vocations for every mile(kilometer) completed by Father Joshua Janko. What a blessing and a pleasure he is to so many! Thanks Father! (Sorry for the late posting.)

Susie
St. Lawrence

Anonymous said...

I prayed 2 Rosaries for the intention of Fr. Rick Nagel's vocations ministry on race day. May he bring many MORE men to discernment of their call!

Pax,
MK

MK said...

I prayed 2 Rosaries for the intention of Fr. Rick Nagel's vocations ministry on race day. May he bring many MORE men to discernment of their call!

Pax,
MK