National Deacon Sunday

Sunday October 12, 2025

Bulletin or Flocknote Quote:

– Deacon Sunday is a special day set aside to honor the diaconate. It is a day to affirm these men who have said YES to serving the Church in a profound way. Deacons are fully ordained clergy, reporting directly to the bishop.

– Pray for your deacons, pray for vocations, thank your deacon, invite your deacon to dinner, and/or send a card or letter to a retired deacon.

Prayers of the Faithful:

– For all deacons who are ordained to serve our Church, that their ministry may be fruitful and appreciated by the people whom they serve, we pray to the Lord…

– For the gift to our (parish or diocese) of vocations to the ordained diaconate, that good men may be drawn to love and to serve the People of God, we pray to the Lord…

– That we may never take the presence of our deacons for granted, as we cherish their service to us at church, at home and in the hospital, we pray to the Lord…

– For all deacons who struggle with challenges of balancing family, work, and the church, that they may be guided by the grace of the Holy Spirit, we pray to the Lord…

– For deacons, who now sleep in peace of the resurrection, and for those who may die this year or this day, that God lead them gently into their eternal reward, we pray to the Lord…

Blessing for your Deacon:

In your loving kindness, O good and gracious God, you sent your Son to be our shepherd and guide. Deacon ___________ continues Christ’s ministry of service in the vineyard by sustaining and guiding your holy people. Bless Deacon___________. Let your Spirit uphold him always in his service to the people of this parish. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.

DOWNLOADS

• 2025 Deacon Sunday Flyer (.pdf)
• Deacon Sunday Thank You Cards (.pdf)
• Deacon Sunday Thank You Cards Spanish (.pdf)

LINKS:

• Vocation Ministry: Deacon Sunday Resources
• Vocation Ministry: Deacon Sunday Resources Español