7th Annual iRace4Vocations, one of the largest outdoor Catholic gatherings in South Jersey Sun., April 22 

Catholics throughout the six southern counties of New Jersey, as well as the Delaware Valley region, are invited to attend the 7th Annual iRace4Vocations event on Sunday, April 22 at Washington Lake Park, 626 Hurffville Crosskeys Rd, Sewell.
This free event, sponsored by the Office of Vocations of the Diocese of Camden, welcomes people of all ages to the outdoor Mass for Vocations, which is followed by a 5k Run, 1 Mile Walk, family entertainment and food.
“We are in a wolves’ world, and we need Jesus to shepherd us,” said Bishop of Camden, Dennis Sullivan. “We must encourage vocations and hear the voice of the Good Shepherd,” he urged.
Since it began in 2011, iRace4Vocations has grown in size and scope each year. Last year more than 1,400 people attended the event. This year is expected to see that trend continue, as Bishop Dennis Sullivan, along with scores of priests, religious brothers and sisters, seminarians and Catholic faithful come to the event to both pray for and promote vocations to the priesthood and religious life.
Locally vocations to the priesthood are at the highest they’ve been in 11 years, with 17 young men from South Jersey currently in seminary or pre-seminary formation.
The schedule for the day is:
Noon – Registration and Check-in (Walkers Only)
1 PM – Mass with Bishop Sullivan
2 PM – Registration and Check-in (Runners & Walkers)
3 PM – 5k Run/1 mile Family Walk
4 PM – Picnic and Family Entertainment
The event is free of charge. This ‘faithraiser’ encourages each participant to come with prayer pledges for vocations. Register on-line or walk-in and register the day of the event!
For more information, go to: www.camdenpriest.org/irace4vocations/