PRAYER ...The Avilas of the Diocese of Cleveland join in heart and soul to pray with love for our Church. Holy Hours are the foundation of the Avilas. Each member promises their weekly Holy Hour for those called by God to offer their lives in service and sacrifice in the ordained and consecrated life. We pray also for vocations to this holy life, and those studying and discerning God's call. Read about our membership levels and decide on the level that is best for you. |
I want to thank the anonymous Avila prayer moms and other Avilas who pray for the priests. I appreciate the spiritual support from people back home." -- Father Curt Kondik, military chaplain from the Diocese of Cleveland
SOURCE: Northeast Ohio Catholic, May/June 2019, p. 14
ACTIVE AVILAS MEMBER
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This level of membership is designed for those who are able to partake fully in the Avilas organization.
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SUSTAINING AVILAS MEMBER
This level of membership is designed to make it possible for those who are unable to attend meetings for health or other reason, but would still like to be a member of the Avilas organization.
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PARISH UNIT MEMBER
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This level of membership is designed for those who want to foster communal prayer for the Avilas intentions in the unity of the parish under the structure of the Avilas organization.
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PRAYER MOMS AND DADS
With our new class of priests, we need more Prayer Moms and Dads. Also, several Prayer Moms and Dads are no longer able to be active, so their priests need new Prayer Moms and Dads. If you are not yet a Prayer Mom or Dad, please consider it. The only requirement is to pray, pray, pray! Greeting cards a few times a year -- ordination anniversary, birthday, Christmas, and Easter -- are also appreciated, and an occasional word of encouragement. Your correspondence will always be signed, "Your Avila Prayer Mom" or "Your Avila Prayer Dad". Your identity remains unknown -- you are forever anonymous as the identity of the Prayer Mom or Dad is only revealed to the priest when the Prayer Mom or Dad is called home to God.
An Avilas member from any level can be a Prayer Mom or Dad, and existing Prayer Moms and Dads can take a second Prayer Son.
This is a very rewarding role, a secret between you and your God to benefit someone who will become special to you. Please submit the Contact Form to add your name and heartfelt prayers to this holy work, and receive the name of your Prayer Son.
An Avilas member from any level can be a Prayer Mom or Dad, and existing Prayer Moms and Dads can take a second Prayer Son.
This is a very rewarding role, a secret between you and your God to benefit someone who will become special to you. Please submit the Contact Form to add your name and heartfelt prayers to this holy work, and receive the name of your Prayer Son.
AVILAS GUEST
Friends and guests are always welcome! Many times those who attend the Parish Unit Holy Hour are not Sustaining or Active Members, but choose to attend one of the five Holy Hour, Mass and luncheon meetings at the Center for Pastoral Leadership as an Avilas Guest and pay the guest donation (currently $13) for lunch. The only requirement is that the Avilas Guest call in a reservation by noon on the Monday before the luncheon.
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