ST. THOMAS AQUINAS HAS BEGUN A CHALICE PRAYER PROGRAM. The purpose of the Chalice Program is to encourage families to pray & promote vocations, especially to the Priesthood & Religious Life. Praying for vocations is the most powerful way to support vocations. A vocation is a call from the Holy Spirit, a gift from God that is nurtured in prayer. When we pray for vocations, we lift up to our Father those men & women whom He is calling to follow Him. Each week at Mass, an assigned family is invited to take the chalice & put it in a place of honor in their home. Throughout the week the family prays for vocations in the Church. This is a tangible means for us to pray for, & to support, the mission & minis- try of the Church. If you wish to be the family to take the chalice to your home, please call the of- fice, 815-232-3225, to sign up for your turn.