The Vincentian Prayer Minsitry Program

Let the Vincentians pray for you and your loved ones!

Tribute Card

Since November 1, 2006, the Vincentian Prayer Ministry Program has been a way of expressing thanks to you for sharing in the work of the Vincentians. It also allows you to give the gift of prayer to your loved ones.

The Vincentian Prayer Ministry Program is based at St. Mary’s of the Barrens in Perryville, Missouri. This is a natural home, because generations of Vincentians have been missioned from this historic and holy place. The Program is an expression of the ongoing mission at the Barrens.

Many missions have had their beginnings at the Barrens, but this one is special. Many of the retired priests and brothers living at the motherhouse have spent their careers going wherever their ministry took them. Now, in their senior years and perhaps with physical infirmities, they have found a meaningful ministry in which they can serve from their home.

You can enroll your friends and loved ones in the ministry of prayer by which they will be remembered at Masses and through daily prayers and offerings by the Vincentians. In today’s world, the gift of prayer is among the most important and meaningful gifts one can give – or receive. The Vincentian Prayer Ministry Program is an opportunity for you to express your support for a family member or friend during different times in our lives, such as:

special occasions of pregnancy, marriage, anniversaries, birthdays, and graduations
challenging times of illness, divorce, military service, unemployment
and at a time of death and loss.

The program features beautifully-designed prayer cards, which we will send to your loved ones to notify them of your prayer intention. To send a tribute card now, simply click on the ‘Order a Prayer Card Now’ box. Using the online request form, the Congregation of the Mission will assign your prayer to a Vincentian priest or brother – one of the appointed “Apostles of Prayer” – who will pray and make spiritual offerings on behalf of your loved one.

Five kinds of tribute cards are available: “In Gratitude to God” for special occasions or special intentions; “Praying for God’s Healing Mercy” for illness; “In Memory” for those who have died; and “During this Difficult Time” to offer support. These cards are also available in Spanish

The Vincentians have added a Christmas card to the Prayer Ministry Program. During the Christmas season, you are invited to renew your love for God and for each other. By sending your loved ones a Christmas card in which they will be remembered for one year in the prayers and offerings of the senior Vincentians, you can share the love God has shown us by sending us Jesus as our Savior.

To obtain Prayer Ministry cards, email the development office, contact the Congregation of the Mission office by phone at 314-344-1184, or mail your request to 13663 Rider Trail North, Earth City, MO 63045. You will receive a response envelope with each prayer card. When you mail your response card to the Congregation of the Mission office, you will receive replacement tribute cards for your use. Your voluntary gift will be recognized in the Vincentian newsletter.

Congregation of the Mission Western Province
Ms. Teresa R. Manna
Director of Development
13663 Rider Trail North
Earth City, MO 63045-1512
314-344-1184
314-344-2989 Fax
Contact the Director of Development