Calendar of Events.
April 8, 2013. Luncheon Meeting and Speaker, 12:00 Noon at the University Club. Our speaker will be Father Ted Kozlowski, Pastor of Out Lady of Sorrows Church, who will speak on Vocations and the New Evangelization.
April 15, 2013. Serra Board Meeting, 12:00 Noon at Sacred Heart of Jesus.
April 20, 2013. Sisters' Day at the Ballpark. Dan LaVille writes, "Tickets are still available for the game on Saturday, April 20. Cost is $20 per person, which includes All You Can Eat picnic lunch, admission, and good conversation with the Sisters. Order at dlaville@comcast.net. Tickets can be billed to your next dues statement. Please support our Religious Sisters at this Serra event."
April 22, 2013. There will be no fourth Monday meeting this month. The ballgame will replace it.
April 21, 2013. World Day of Prayer for Vocations.
May 17-19, 2013. USA Council Annual Meeting-Super Weekend, Kansas City, MO.
May 31, 2013. Serra Club Officer Reports Due.
June 20-23, 2013. Serra International Convention, Majorca, Spain.
Marywood Home Health. If you missed the presentation, or if you have further interest in looking into the Marywood Home Health Care program, Sister Patrice invites you to attend an informational meeting on either April 11 or 23 from 7:00-8:30 p.m. at the Dominican Center, Marywood, 2025 E. Fulton, Grand Rapids MI 49503.
Priests' Anniversaries for April.
Father Steven Cron, April 1.
New Member. We welcome our new Serran Chet Collins. He is affiliated with the Boy Scouts, and we thank Dennis Leiber for bringing him into the club.
Grand Rapids Serra Club 2013/2014 Nominating Committee Report.
Symbols-1st year of 2 X; 2nd year of 2 XX; 2nd year of 3 **; 3rd year of 3 ***.
President--Agnes Kempker-Cloyd XX
President Elect--Weldon Schwartz XX
Treasurer--Pat Leikert, Continuing
Secretary--Nancy King/Lee Sullivan XX
Vice-President Communications--Nancy King, Continuing
Vice-President Vocations--Nancy Mulvihill X
Vice-Presient Membership--Weldon Schwartz/Tim Hile XX
Vice-President Programs--Larry Mulligan XX
Trustees Dan LaVille ***
Dan Grady *** Bob Paul *
John Osterhart ***
Past President--Tim Hile
Moderator--Msgr. Edward Hankiewicz
The new officers will begin their terms July 1.
Please note that we need more candidates for the Vocations Committee.
Regional Conference. The Serra Board approved authorization for a $250 down payment to the Grand Rapids Airport Hilton. The Committee is hard at work toward making the conference a success and is asking all club members to offer their support and their time and talents to the cause.
Let us Pray. Larry Mulligan reminded us at the March 25 meeting of the first anniversary of his beloved wife Paula's death. Let us keep Larry and his family in our prayers and pray for the repose of the soul of Paula. Also, we note the death of Pam McKenzie's mother Phyllis Wyma on March 26, 2013. Let us also pray for Nate and Pam and their families and for the repose of the soul of Pam's mother. Those wishing to make a memorial contribution may do so at Faith Hospice, 2100 Raybrook SE, Grand Rapids, MI 49546. Let us also continue to pray for Bob and Hazel Paul. Hazel continues to make a slow but steady recovery.
The Legacy of the California Missions. See the Serraus.org site for still another way to celebrate Fr. Serra's 300th birthday. A brochure for a pilgrimage to the California missions is now available. Californians know Serra as the founding father of the system of 21 missions that today stretches from San Diego to just north of San Francisco.
Holy Family Radio. The Holy Family Radio Spring Pledge Drive will be May 8, 9, and 10. The club will be asked to sponsor a Vocation Hour as part of the drive and raise $2500 in matching funds for the hour. This sponsorship will also continue our sponsorship of Jerry Usher's Vocation Boom Radio hour (i.e, we won't pay a separate sponsorship amount for that. Members who wish to support this effort can let Dan Grady know.
From Dan Grady, Holy Family Radio Treasurer
Habemus Papam. On March 13, 2013, the College of Cardinals in the conclave elected Argentine Cardinal Jorge Mario Bergoglio as the successsor to Pope Benedict XVI. Cardinal Bergoglio chose the name Pope Francis. He is both humble and pastoral but also unwavering in his teaching. His approach is, as Dr. Matthew Bunson points out: "simplicity with a purpose: to clear away everything else so that the Church can proclaim Jesus Christ to the world."
Pope Francis Facts:
Basic Information
Name: Jorge Mario Bergoglio
Date of Birth: December 17, 1936
Birthplace: Flores neighborhood of Buenos Aires
Parents: Mario Bergoglio (railway worker) and Regina Sivori
Education
Chemistry degree from University of Buenos Aires
Philosophy degree from the Colegio Maximo de San Jose Centro Loyola
Philosophy licentiate and doctorate in theology in Germany
Papal Information
Name: Pope Francis
265th successor of St. Peter
Motto: "Miserando Atque Eligendo (Because he saw him through the eyes of mercy and chose him)
From Jorge to Francis
1958: Entered Jesuit novitiate
December 13, 1969: Ordained a priest
April 22, 1973: Took final vows
1973-1979: Served as Jesuit provincial of Argentina
1980: Named rector of seminary in San Miguel
May 20, 1992: Appointed by Pope John Paul II as auxiliary bishop of Buenos Aires and titular bishop of Auca
June 27, 1992: Ordained a bishop
June 3, 1997: Named a coadjutor Archbishop of Buenos Aires
February 28, 1998: Acceded to the see after death of Cardinal Quarracino
February 21, 2001: Appointed by Pope John Paul II to College of Cardinals
March 13, 2013: Elected pope by College of Cardinals
Books
Meditaciones para religiosos, 1982 ("Meditations for Religious")
Reflexiones sobre la vida apostolica, 1986 ("Reflections on Apostolic Life")
Reflexiones de esperanza, 1992 ("Reflections on Hope")
Sobre el cielo y la terra, 2011 ("On Heaven and Earth")
Pope Francis is the first pope....
*to take the name Francis
*from Argentina
*from South America
*from Southern and Western Hemispheres
*elected from the Society of Jesus
*to be non-European since 731 A. D.
Pope Francis...
*likes soccer and doing the tango
*lived in a simple apartment, cooked his own meals, and took the bus and subway as archbishop
*always asked to be called Father Jorge
*has strong devotion to Mary
*speaks Spanish, Italian, English, French, and German
Prayer for Pope Francis:
O Lord, guide Pope Francis in the way of Jesus. May the gospel inspire him and may truth be his guiding force. Give him wisdom, zeal, and the gift of governance as he leads the Church on the journey to the Kingdom. Amen.
Source: www.osv.com
Resolution of Unity. The Serra International Board met in Orlando, Florida on January 11-13 and took important decisions to move Serra forward. The highlights are as follows:
1. The Resolution of Unity of November 14, 2012 recommended by the Dialogue Committee was discussed and unanimously approved.
2. The USA Council approved the same (November 14, 2012) Resolution of Unity with some amendments. The differences are to be further moderated once again by the Dialogue Committee after which any outstanding differences are to be referred to Episcopal Advocate Team for advice, counsel, and final decision. Their decision after approval by SI and USAC Boards shall be binding on both parties. Consequent to this SI will immediately reinstate the US Council.
3. The SI Board will immediately direct its Legal Counsel to prepare an agreement to discontinue the legal action without costs, subject to USAC entering into the same agreement.
4. In our effort to achieve significant cost savings in Serra's administration, both offices of Serra International (SI) and USA Council of Serra International (USAC) are to be consolidated into one. Recognizing the different roles SI and USAC perform to advance the cause of Serra, the Dialogue Committee will work with the Executive Director to determine how the staff in the office will function harmoniously.
5. Immediate search for an Executive Director has commenced under a Search Committee which is being assisted by a professional Search Firm (Moran Company) with specific expertise with non-profit organizations. This process is expected to be completed by June 1, 2013.
6. The Dialogue Committee will continue to function to facilitate the smooth implementation of the "Resolution of Unity" until the Consolidated Office takes effect.
Let us all join together to build a new, united and better Serra that we can be proud to hand over to future generations. We commend you to continuous prayer to Junipero Serra and our Blessed Mother for success in this new initiative for the good of Serra and its mission.
John Tomi Asenuga, President, Serra International, and Greg Lynch, President, USA Council of Serra
SI President-Elect Dan Grady offers the following update:
The SI Board voted to discontinue the legal action at its January 11-13, 2013 meeting. However, the language was unclear, and the SI legal counsel requested that the Board provide guidance regarding the three avenues that could be pursued. After clarification from the legal counsel, the Executive Committee unanimously recommended to the full SI Board that the legal action be dismissed without prejudice, and requested that the legal counsel prepare a formal resolution for board approval. SI Board bylaws require a minimum of a ten day period for Board electronic votes, and the Board decision will be known by April 2. Approval is expected. The attorneys are preparing draft dismissal papers for review so that the formal legal filing can be processed as expeditiously as possible. The Dialogue Committee formed by the SI Board and USA Council continue to narrow the differences that remain between them and will refer any unresolved issues to mediation with the assistance of the Episcopal Advisor.
A Message from our President.
Dear Serrans:
I write this as I travel to Florida with my family for the Easter Triduum. May Easter blessings find each of you and your families.
We have had a long journey this winter through SI and USAC's tribulations, but we have remained focused on the mission. We have added new members have had some members getting involved in Serra again. Thank you all, and keep inviting people to join Serra!
We made the deposit on the Hilton for the Regional Conference this past week. We thank all members of the committee for the past six months of hard work and preparation. Please see a committee member about what you can do to help make this a successful event for all. The conference has great potential for our club and could really help establish us with a new bishop and honor the retiring Bishop Hurley.
We look forward to the speakers that Larry Mulligan has lined up. He has worked hard in vetting and inviting some great people to come and speak to our group. Thanks to all who have helped Larry or made suggestions on speakers. I am very excited to have these Mondays to look forward to.
Our slate of officers for our next election has been prepared. Thanks to all candidates for your leadership. Also, thank you for your faith and patience in trying times for Serra. I remain confident that, with leaders like John Osterhart for USAC and Dan Grady for SI, Serra's future is bright.
I promise to bring good weather home.
Tim Hile
Mary, Mother of Vocations, Pray for Us.
Don't Forget. Spaghetti Dinner, Our Lady of Sorrows, a0a Hall St. SE, Sunday, April 14 11:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m. Call 243-0222 for tickets.
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