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for Msgr.
Sammon Fund (pdf format)
The Serra Clubs of Orange County have
established the Msgr. John F. Sammon Fund in memory of our beloved
chaplain and inspiration. The purpose of the Fund is to advance and
support vocations to the Roman Catholic priesthood and the religious
life, and particularly for the support of seminarians of the Diocese
of Orange. The Fund has been set up as a sub-fund within the Orange
Catholic Foundation (“OCF”) and is entitled to its Sec. 501(c) tax
status.
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Newsletter
Mission Statement
The USA Council of Serra International is a group of
Catholic Christian men and women who foster and affirm vocations to the
ministerial priesthood and vowed religious life in the United States,
and through this ministry further our members' common Catholic faith and
spirituality.
Its goals are:
- To be an effective lay vocation arm of the Church.
- To invite all men and women to discern and follow their
baptismal call.
- To affirm priesthood and religious life as a positive lifestyle.
- To collaborate with the local ordinaries, vocation directors,
priests, religious and other vocation organizations in vocation
work.
- To educate and inform our members, collaborators, and the
Catholic community of our commitment to promote and affirm
priesthood and religious life.
- To inspire and call forth a well trained and dedicated corps of
leaders at all levels of Serra by spiritual and practical formation.
- To be open and flexible in carrying out the goals and mission of
the Serra International United States Council.
The Five Elements of Serra
Spiritual Growth
Serra is concerned with the Spiritual growth of each Serran. In Serra we
strive to help each member grow in their personal and communal
relationship with the Lord. We do this through strong supportive
Christian friendships, educational programs, prayer, club retreats ,
evenings of recollection, and regular spiritual messages from our
chaplain.
Encouraging Church Vocations
Serra is founded on a belief that every baptized Christian is called to
be a witness to Christ in the world. The Church was established to help
God’s people to be stronger witnesses to the Lord. Serrans believe in
the Church and its need for full-time Church ministers. We recognized
our need for these ministers, and their need for our support. Therefore,
we promote and encourage church vocations in order to help the Church as
a whole become a better witness to the world.
Religious Education for the Laity
The major reason clubs meet twice a month is because of Serra’s belief
in continuing adult religious education. We cannot grow as committed
Christians if we rely solely on our grade school, high school, or even
college classroom religious training. We must continue to learn, and
continue to study. This is why Serra needs to be seen as a University of
Christian Principles. Serrans study the implications of their faith
commitment, and then implement them in their personal and professional
lives.
Responsive Lay Leadership
Serrans believe that by Baptism they are called to service. As leaders
in the community, we Serrans must bring Christ into the marketplace. The
layman must bring the love of Christ into the family, the community and
the business world. This is our call, our vocation. Serra constantly
reminds and challenges the Serran to respond to His call.
Association in Christian Fellowship
A Serra Club is a community of believers. It is a source of growth,
education and support. Serra is like a religious community in that we
Serrans have found great comfort and support by being part of a
community of Christians who share the same faith. For many, Serra has
become a way of life. Serra is a truly rewarding personal experience.
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