1	The Role and Mission of Serra and a Serran The Spirit of Serra
2	Presentation Objectives To introduce these concepts of the USA Council of Serra International: Mission and vision Objectives Structure and organization USA Council Serra club vocation ministry
3	Serra International Objectives Serra’s founders wanted to create a forum for: Catholic discussion Catholic fellowship Once established it formulated a two-part objective
4	Serra International Timeline
5	1930’s and 1940’s Since 1935, Serra International has moved from the informal luncheon of four men to a global association of over 19,000 individuals in thirty-seven countries Padre Junipero Serra is named the group’s patron A Prayer for Vocations is added to the club’s objectives
6	1950’s and 1960’s Serra grew extensively in the 1950’s and 1960’s Serra International Foundation is established Relationship between Serra International and the Vatican is made 1^st International Congress on Vocations
7	1970’s and 1980’s The first national councils were formed and approved by Serra International Serra joins the US National Catholic Vocations Conference
8	1980’s – 2000 Serra welcomes women as members 2^nd International Congress on Vocations USCCB adopts Serra’s Called by Name program Pope John Paul II dedicates December 7, 2000 as the Jubilee Vocation Day 3^rd Continental Congress on Vocations
9	2000 - Present The Year of the Eucharist Sponsor tour of Pope John Paul II’s Blessed Monstrance for Vocations in USA and Canada Sponsor Priesthood Sunday 4^th Continental Congress on Vocations
10	The USA Council Today Primary purpose Serra clubs Districts Regions USA Council
11	USA Regions
12	Serra Clubs in the USA
13	National Perspective USCCB NCDVD NRVC NCCV
14	The Council @ Work Vocations Programs Communications Membership
15	The Serra club @ Work Vocations is a unique primary outreach Serra and the local Church
16	Vocations Ministry Supporting Parish Vocation Committees Initiating Prayer programs Sponsoring discernment retreat weekends Sponsoring vocations programs for youth and adults
17	Serrans build community Through fellowship Sharing the Eucharist
18	Stewardship and the Serra club Time Talent Treasure
19	Stewardship and the USA Council Direct benefit and services to each Serran and Serra Club Direct service to Regional Directors and District Governors Direct service to Board and Council
20	Where to Go From Here Become involved – Ask yourselves, “What can I do for vocations?” Find out more about: National Vocations Awareness Week World Day of Prayer for Vocations What your Serra club does and can do for vocations
21	Where to Get More Information 1-888-777-6681 http://www.serraus.org Email: serraus@serraus.org