Novena for Vaughn's Vocation

O God, Who wills not the death of a sinner but rather that he be converted and live, grant we beseech you, through the intercession of the Blessed Mary ever Virgin, Saint Joseph her spouse, Saint Thomas Aquinas, and all the saints, an increase of laborers for Your Church, fellow laborers with Christ to spend and consume themselves for souls, and that you might confirm during this Christmas Octave your desire to have our brother, Vaughn Andrew Treco, be among these vineyard workers through the same Jesus Christ, Your Son, Who lives and reigns with You, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God Forever and ever. Amen


Good morning Friends,

In a few days - in the midst of the Christmas Octave - many of you will be receiving our latest Treco Family Update. As you can imagine, there will be much news to share with you at that time (updates regarding the my priestly formation, Norma, and each of the kids). As we prepare to send that update, we want to invite you to add your voices to ours in a special "Christmas Vocation Gift" novena!

During the next nine days, we will be praying a very special novena for Vaughn's vocation. Specifically, we are praying that our Lord will provide Vaughn with a clear word regarding his priestly vocation.

Over the past few years, many of you have been a source of tremendous spiritual support. Your gifts of prayers, words of encouragement, and your financial support are the instruments of God's power to us. We are here, humanly speaking, because of your faithful friendship. We are sending this email in the hope that you will take the time to ask the God and Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, to confirm - during this Christmas Octave (December 25th, 2008 - January 1st, 2009) - his desire to have Vaughn complete his journey to the altar.

If you are new to novenas: A novena is a nine-day cycle of prayers, offered to God for the purpose of securing a specific spiritual or temporal need. Once each day, for nine days in succession, a special prayer (or collection of prayers) is offered for a specific intention (or prayer request).

So, please storm the gates of heaven with us! And, may the Father of the heavenly lights, grant Vaughn - and our family - this incredible and special Christmas gift!

May the blessings of Advent and the Savior's arrival remain with you always!

With Christ's affection,
Vaughn & Norma Treco