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JOLIET Priesthood
Discernment Group
(For all men ages 17+)

What Is the Priesthood Discernment Group?

The Discernment Group provides an opportunity for men to gather monthly to discuss issues concerning diocesan priestly life and ministry, to pray together as vocations are discerned, and to provide fellowship and support among those who are considering a call to follow Jesus in priesthood.

The Discernment Group is open to all men who are juniors in high school and older who want to meet informally once a month to discuss the possibility of priestly life and ministry. New members are always welcome.

Are you considering a call to priesthood? Is your heart touched to follow Christ? Would you like to know more about being a priest today? If you answered "yes" to these questions, then the Priesthood Discernment Group is for you. In the group, you'll have the chance to meet other men thinking about priesthood and talk with several diocesan priests and seminarians as they discuss important issues in making an informed decision about their vocations.

Discernment Group Meetings are held at the Fiat House
113 N. Ottawa Street
Joliet, IL 60432

For more information contact:
Fr. Burke Masters
815.834.4004

Joliet Priesthood Discernment Group
2008 - 2009 Schedule
(For all men ages 17+)

Sunday, December 7, 2008
"I Came To Serve, Not To Be Served"
Priestly Ministry & Service

Sunday, January 18, 2009
"Do This In Memory of Me"
The Eucharist In The Life of a Priest -
En Persona Christi

Sunday, February 22, 2009
Relationships & Priesthood
Celibacy

Sunday, March 15, 2009
Spirituality of a Diocesan Priest

Friday, April 24, 2009
Visit Mundelein Seminary (9am - 3pm)

Sunday, May 17, 2009
Application Process
Seminary Life & Formation

Schedule for Discernment Groups at Fiat House
Adoration 3:00 PM
Meeting 3:30 - 5:00 PM
Dinner 5:00 PM

Discernment Group Meetings are held at the
Fiat House
113 N. Ottawa Street
Joliet, IL 60432

For more information contact:
Fr. Burke Masters
815.834.4004

Seminary Visits/Retreats
2008 - 2009 Schedule
(For all men ages 17+)

January 16 - 18, 2009
Mundelein Seminary
"Exploring Priesthood Weekend"
www.chicagopriest.org/newsevents_post.htm

February 12 - 14, 2009
St. John Vianney
College Seminary Visit
St. Paul, MN
www.vianney.net

March 20 - 22, 2009
Mundelein Seminary
"Exploring Priesthood Weekend"
www.chicagopriest.org/newsevents_post.htm

March 28 - 30, 2009
Conception Seminary College
Encounter Weekend, Conception, MO
http://college.solutiosoftware.com/vocations

Friday, April 24, 2009
Visit Mundelein Seminary
(9am - 3pm)

For more information contact:
Fr. Burke Masters
815.834.4004

Operation Andrew Dinners
with Bishop Sartain
(for all men ages 14+)

Thursday, February 19, 2008
St. Jude Parish
2212 McDonough Street
Joliet, IL 60436
6 - 8pm

Tuesday, March 31, 2009
St. Joseph Parish
211 N. Center
Bradley, IL 60915
6 - 8pm

Thursday, May 7, 2009
St. Daniel the Prophet Parish
101 West Loop Road
Wheaton, IL 60187
6 - 8pm

Fr. Burke Masters
Vocation Director for the
Diocese of Joliet

"See Fr. Burke's
college baseball career"

Upcoming December Dates
for Fr. Burke Masters

December 4 – Spirit and Truth young adult gathering at St. Jude Parish in Joliet from 7-9 pm.

December 7 – Discernment Group at Fiat House 3-5pm. Topic for this month is “Priestly Service: ‘I came to serve, not to be served.’” Any young man who is a junior in high school or older is invited to attend. There is not cost for this day. We will begin with adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at 3pm, followed by an informal meeting with other priests from the Diocese of Joliet. Dinner will be served at 5pm.

December 11 – Spirit and Truth young adult gathering at St. Jude Parish in Joliet from 7-9 pm.

December 12 – Our Lady of Guadalupe Mass at St. Pius X for the school at 8:30am.

December 18 – Spirit and Truth young adult gathering at St. Jude Parish in Joliet from 7-9 pm.