St. Serra of Des Moines:
Serra is a voluntary organization of Catholic men and women fostering Vocations to religious life.
Serrans take their name from Franciscan missionary Saint Junípero Serra, the 18th century founder of a string of California missions. Like Father Serra in his time, the Serrans of today put faith into action.
Whether through meetings, vocational programs, or personal involvement in school, parish and diocesan activities, Serrans accept the challenge of fostering vocations and encouraging spiritual growth. Members of Serra are lay Catholic men and women of all ages and backgrounds who ensure the future of our Church by creating a “culture of vocations.”
The St. Serra Club of Des Moines received its charter in August, 1949. Members are invited and encouraged to participate in a variety of activities and events throughout the year. Our club generally has two events each month:
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Serra is a voluntary organization of Catholic men and women fostering Vocations to religious life.
Serrans take their name from Franciscan missionary Saint Junípero Serra, the 18th century founder of a string of California missions. Like Father Serra in his time, the Serrans of today put faith into action.
Whether through meetings, vocational programs, or personal involvement in school, parish and diocesan activities, Serrans accept the challenge of fostering vocations and encouraging spiritual growth. Members of Serra are lay Catholic men and women of all ages and backgrounds who ensure the future of our Church by creating a “culture of vocations.”
The St. Serra Club of Des Moines received its charter in August, 1949. Members are invited and encouraged to participate in a variety of activities and events throughout the year. Our club generally has two events each month:
- A program meeting with a speaker (presently suspended)
- A special event to recognize and honor our Bishop, Priests, Sisters, Seminarians and new St. Serra members
- Mass together on the first Friday of each month
- Prepare "May Day" baskets for each sister in the DM diocese (see page 4 of the May issue of the Catholic Mirror!)
- Host a cookout for the priests
- Host a luncheon for the seminarians
- Send birthday greetings with a small financial gift to the Seminarians
- Host a dinner for Bishop Joensen
- Attend diaconate and priestly ordinations
- Pray
- Invite
- Encourage
- Affirm
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