The Three Oclock Prayer You expired Jesus but

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. (x 3) 1

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. (x 3) 2

State of Serra Presentation by Sean Yeo Serra International President 2013/2014 3

State of Serra 12 Milestones 1 Major communications in four official languages 2 Worldwide Prayer Initiatives 3 Serra Connects 12 issues to date 4

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 5

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 6

State of Serra 12 Milestones 10 Typhoon Haiyan Relief Fund for Seminary 11 Handbook for Serrans Called to Holiness 12 Serra International Vision 2017 7

Formed eight Standing Committees End June 2013 8

Milestone 1 Communications in Four Official Languages 9

State of Serra Milestone 1 – Communications in Four Official Languages ENGLISH SPANISH PORTUGUESE ITALIAN 10

Milestone 2 Worldwide Prayer Initiatives 11

State of Serra Milestone 2 – Worldwide Prayer Initiatives “Serra Unites!” 8 September 2013 Three-Hour Vigil for Vocations Good Shepherd Sunday 2014 “Serrans United in Prayer” Feast of St. John Vianney 4 August 2013 12

“The family that prays together stays together. A world at prayer is a world at peace” Father Patrick Peyton 13

Milestone 3 Serra Connects – 12 issues to date 14

State of Serra Milestone 3 – Serra Connects (12 issues to date) Prayer & Fasting Emphasis on Serrans’ Call to Holiness Confession Mass Eucharistic Adoration 15

State of Serra Milestone 3 – Serra Connects (12 issues to date) 16

Milestone 4 Hiring of New Executive Director 17

State of Serra Milestone 4 – New Executive Director The Search Committee interviewed six candidates and shortlisted three names on 13 July 2013. Paul Essig Bob Labat Chainarong Dennis George Leiber Stephen Blaes Damiani Serra International Search Committee 18

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 19

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 20

Milestone 5 Restoring Financial Stability and Responsibility in Serra International 21

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 22

Milestone 6 Reinstatement of Serra Council in the US 23

State of Serra Milestone 6 – Reinstatement of Serra Council in the US USAC reinstated on 12 October 2013 • Executive Committee met in Rome on 24 September 2013 and recommended to reinstate USAC • Serra International Board met on 12 October and approved the Resolution of Unity 24

Milestone 7 Establishment of the Consolidated Administrative Office (CAO) 25

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. 26

Milestone 8 Dismissal of lawsuit and restoring unity 27

State of Serra Milestone 8 – Dismissal of Lawsuit & Restoring Unity Lawsuit dismissed on 9 May 2014 Pray for restoration of unity in Serra 28

State of Serra Meeting Serrans Around the Globe 1. 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 – 17 th Serra Asian Convention 3. 5 May 2014 Melbourne, Australia 29

Milestone 9 Encouraged Eucharistic Adoration for Vocations 30

State of Serra Milestone 9 – Encouraged Eucharistic Adoration for Vocations • Presented monstrance to four Serra Councils • Presented large wooden crucifixes to two Serra Councils 31

Milestone 10 Typhoon Haiyan Relief Fund for Seminary 32

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 33

Milestone 11 Handbook for Serrans Called to Holiness - A Serran’s Guide to the Spiritual Life 34

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 35

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 36

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. 37

Long Range Planning Committee Formed in January 2014 38

State of Serra Long Range Planning Committee Members 1. Chair: Sean Yeo, President of Serra International 2013/2014 2. Daniel Grady, President Elect of Serra International Board 2013/2014 3. 4. 5. Daniel Jones, Immediate Past President of Serra’s National Council for the United States Dante Vannini, Vice President of Serra International 2013/2014 David Connell, President of Serra National Council of Australia, New Zealand South Pacific. 6. John Baycroft, Past Treasurer of Serra International Board 7. Joseph Vinij Vasupongpipat, President of Serra National Council of Thailand. 8. Roberto Sobral, Trustee of Serra International 2013/2014 9. Steven Zabicki Jr, 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 39

Milestone 12 Serra International Vision 2017 40

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. ” 41

State of Serra Vision 2017 1. Re-establish ourselves as the faithful and dependable vocations arm of the Catholic Church. 3. 5. Re-store the confidence in Serra International. Need to be united in the call that God has blessed us with. 2. Win back the mindset of the clergy, and the Church’s hierarchy. 4. Move on from the hurts and confusion caused by the lawsuit. 42

State of Serra Vision 2017 We all need to be true disciples of Christ! 43

State of Serra Vision 2017 “If Serrans are what they should be, they will set the world on fire”. 44

State of Serra Vision 2017 Prayer must be the foundation of our apostolate. 45

“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 46

“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 47

State of Serra Milestone 12 – Serra International Vision 2017 A chain is as strong as its weakest link. 48

“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 49

Word of Thanks. . . 50

State of Serra Conclusion “Whatever your work is put your heart into it as if it were for the Lord and for men, knowing that the Lord will repay you by making you his heirs. It is Christ, the Lord, that you are serving. ” Colossians 3: 23 -24 51

! To God be the Glory 52

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