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The Three O’clock Prayer You expired Jesus, but the source of life gushed forth for souls and an ocean of mercy opened up for the whole world. O fountain of life, unfathomable Divine Mercy, envelop the whole world and empty Yourself out upon us.
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The Three O’clock Prayer You expired Jesus, but the source of life gushed forth for souls and an ocean of mercy opened up for the whole world. O fountain of life, unfathomable Divine Mercy, envelop the whole world and empty Yourself out upon us. O Blood and water which gushed forth from the Heart of Jesus as a fount of mercy for us, I trust in You. (x3)
Divine Mercy Chaplet Prayers Eternal Father, I offer You the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Your dearly Beloved Son, Our Lord Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins and those of the whole world. For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world. Concluding Prayer Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world. (x3)
State of Serra Presentation bySean YeoSerra International President 2013/2014
State of Serra 12 Milestones 1 Major communications in four official languages 2 Worldwide Prayer Initiatives 3 Serra Connects 12 issues to date
State of Serra 12 Milestones 4 Hiring of New Executive Director • 5 • Restoring Financial Stability & Responsibility in Serra International • 6 • Reinstatement of the Serra Council in the US
State of Serra 12 Milestones • 7 • Establishment of the Consolidated Administrative Office • 8 • Dismissal of lawsuit and restoring UNITY 9 Encouraged Eucharistic Adoration for Vocations
State of Serra 12 Milestones • 10 • Typhoon Haiyan Relief Fund for Seminary • 11 • Handbook for Serrans Called to Holiness 12 Serra International Vision 2017
Formed eight Standing Committees End June 2013
Milestone 1 Communications in Four Official Languages
State of Serra Milestone 1 – Communications in Four Official Languages • ENGLISH • SPANISH • PORTUGUESE • ITALIAN
Milestone 2 Worldwide Prayer Initiatives
State of Serra Milestone 2 – Worldwide Prayer Initiatives “Serra Unites!”8 September 2013 Three-Hour Vigil for VocationsGood Shepherd Sunday 2014 “Serrans United in Prayer” Feast of St. John Vianney4 August 2013
“The family that prays together stays together. A world at prayer is a world at peace”Father Patrick Peyton
Milestone 3 Serra Connects – 12 issues to date
State of Serra Milestone 3 – Serra Connects (12 issues to date) • Emphasis on Serrans’ Call to Holiness • Prayer&Fasting • Confession • Mass • Eucharistic Adoration
State of Serra Milestone 3 – Serra Connects (12 issues to date)
Milestone 4 Hiring of New Executive Director
State of Serra Milestone 4 – New Executive Director The Search Committee interviewed six candidates and shortlisted three names on 13 July 2013. Paul Essig Chainarong Bob Labat Dennis Leiber George Damiani Stephen Blaes Serra International Search Committee
State of Serra Milestone 4 – New Executive Director • We interviewed the three finalists on 3 August 2013. • Made offer to John Liston • on 8 August. Tomi Asenuga Sean Yeo Dan Grady Serra International Selection Committee
State of Serra Milestone 4 – New Executive Director • John Liston accepted our offer and joined Serra International as its new • Executive Director • on 3 September 2013
Milestone 5 Restoring Financial Stability and Responsibility in Serra International
State of Serra Milestone 5 – Restoring Financial Stability & Responsibility in Serra International • Emergency loan • Cut down on administrative expenses • Appealed to clubs to keep dues current • Re-established financial responsibility
Milestone 6 Reinstatement of Serra Council in the US
State of Serra Milestone 6 – Reinstatement of Serra Council in the US • Executive Committee met in Rome on 24 September 2013 and recommended to reinstate USAC USAC reinstated on 12 October 2013 • Serra International Board met on 12 October and approved the Resolution of Unity
Milestone 7 Establishment of the Consolidated Administrative Office (CAO)
State of Serra Milestone 7 – Establishment of the Consolidated Administrative Office • On 3 March 2014, the Consolidated Administrative Office (CAO) was established. • Serra International, USAC and Serra International Foundation are now operating out of one office at 333 West Wacker Drive in Chicago.
Milestone 8 Dismissal of lawsuit and restoring unity
State of Serra Milestone 8 – Dismissal of Lawsuit & Restoring Unity Lawsuit dismissed on 9 May 2014 Pray for restoration of unity in Serra
State of Serra Meeting Serrans Around the Globe • 17 November 2013 • Sao Paolo - Annual Pilgrimage of the National Serra Council of Brazil to the Basilica of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Aparecida. • 2. 2-4 May 2014 • Bangalore – 17th Serra Asian Convention • 3. 5 May 2014 • Melbourne, Australia
Milestone 9 Encouraged Eucharistic Adoration for Vocations
State of Serra • Milestone 9 – Encouraged Eucharistic Adoration for Vocations • Presented monstrance to four Serra Councils • Presented large wooden crucifixes to two Serra Councils
Milestone 10 Typhoon Haiyan Relief Fund for Seminary
State of Serra • Milestone 10 – Typhoon Haiyan Relief Fund • For Seminary • Started on 23 December 2013 • Serra International raised US$20,000 to help rebuild the Sacred Heart Seminary in Palo, Leyte in the Philippines
Milestone 11 Handbook for Serrans Called to Holiness - A Serran’s Guide to the Spiritual Life
State of Serra • Milestone 11 – Handbook for Serrans Called to Holiness Vetted by Archdiocesan Censor (Archdiocese of Chicago) Permission to print given by the Vicar General, Most Rev. Francis J. Kane Foreword from Episcopal Advisor Francis Cardinal George
State of Serra • Milestone 11 – Handbook for Serrans Called to Holiness Two Parts to the Handbook Part I Essentials of a Serran’s Spiritual Life Part II Essentials of the Catholic Faith
State of Serra • Milestone 11 – Handbook for Serrans Called to Holiness The Handbook will be available @ $10 per copy after this session. All sales proceeds collected at this convention will be donated to the Vocations office of Sacramento for vocations promotion. Every Serran should have a copy.
Long Range Planning Committee Formed in January 2014
State of Serra • Long Range Planning Committee Members • Chair: Sean Yeo, President of Serra International 2013/2014 2. Daniel Grady, President Elect of Serra International Board 2013/2014 3. Daniel Jones, Immediate Past President of Serra’s National Council for the United States 4. Dante Vannini, Vice President of Serra International 2013/2014 5. David Connell, President of Serra National Council of Australia, New Zealand and South Pacific. 6. John Baycroft, Past Treasurer of Serra International Board 7. Joseph VinijVasupongpipat, President of Serra National Council of Thailand. 8. Roberto Sobral, Trustee of Serra International 2013/2014 • 9. Steven ZabickiJr, President of Serra International Foundation • 10. Timothy O’Neill, nominated to be the President Elect of Serra International Board 2014/2015 • 11. John Liston, Executive Director of Serra International
Milestone 12 Serra International Vision 2017
State of Serra • Milestone 12 – Serra International Vision 2017 • “Serra International should be firmly established in the mindset of the clergy and the Church’s hierarchy as the faithful and dependable vocation arm of the Catholic Church with regard to promoting and fostering Priestly vocations and encouraging and affirming religious vocations.”
State of Serra Vision 2017 Re-establish ourselves as the faithful and dependable vocations arm of the Catholic Church. 2. Win back the mindset of the clergy, and the Church’s hierarchy. 3. Re-store the confidence in Serra International. 4. Move on from the hurts and confusion caused by the lawsuit. 5. Need to be united in the call that God has blessed us with.
4 stärker gezeichnete Knitter-Folien State of Serra • Vision 2017 We all need to be true disciples of Christ!
4 stärker gezeichnete Knitter-Folien State of Serra • Vision 2017 “If Serrans are what they should be, they will set the world on fire”.
State of Serra • Vision 2017 Prayer must be the foundation of our apostolate.
“In your work for the promotion of vocations you are collaborators in the divine plan for the salvation of mankind through the growth of the Church. As we reflect on this vital and challenging mission, it is helpful to consider the nature of the 'work' of promoting vocations in the Church. Of course we think of the many and varied programs, initiatives and activities that Serra Clubs sponsor to promote vocations, but we must also remember that the primary, and necessary, 'work' of Serrans is to pray for vocations. It is this 'work' of prayer which must underlie, direct, sustain and support all of Serra's other, many and varied activities to promote vocations.”His Eminence, Justin Cardinal Rigali
“It is through the Eucharist that we are empowered to pray and work for vocations in the Church, trusting not so much in ourselves and our efforts, but in the loving Providence of God to provide for His Church in response to our prayers, offered in a spirit of humble faith and with an attitude of trust...” His Eminence, Justin Cardinal Rigali
State of Serra • Milestone 12 – Serra International Vision 2017 A chain is as strong as its weakest link.
“I am the vine; you are the branches. If you remain in me and I in you, you will bear much fruit; apart from me you can do nothing.” John 15:5