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Serra Club of North Houston - District 10 Volume 3, Issue 11, November 2018

Come, Follow Me Newsletter of the Serra Club of North Houston

District 10 Volume 3, Issue 10, November 2018

Newsletter Index:

Nov 26: Candlelight Adoration at St. Mary’s Chapel Page 1 New Members and Discerning Individuals Page 2 Nov 9: Fullness of Truth—Dinner Party Page 5 Nov 11: Serra Recruitment and Vocation Day at St. Edwards Page 6 Nov 18: Serrans Filling and Delivering Gift Bags for St. Mary’s Seminarians Page 7 Nov 18: In Memoria Page 8 Nov 18: Upcoming Events: Serra USA and Vocation Expo Page 9 Nov 29: St. John Paul II Foundation “ Splendor of Truth Gala” Page 11 Our Serrans Page 12 Ministry Survey Results Page 14 Letter from the President Page 16 Dates to Remember, Announcements and Prayer Page 17

Candlelight Adoration at St. Mary’s Chapel November 26, 2018


Welcome to our new Serra members!!!

James and Janis Hatcher - St. Edwards

Anna Psencik - St. Edwards Deacon Dominic and Ruth Romaguera - St. Edwards

Call to Discern Religious Life Who are the Regnum Christi Consecrated Women? They are this and MUCH more... Their lives are both contemplative and evangelizing. They strive to grow in holiness and to extend Christ’s Kingdom in the hearts of others. They live this in several ways. Their spousal love for Christ makes Him the center of their life and mission. Through their spiritual motherhood and apostolic heart, they give testimony to Christ’s merciful love. Finally, through their action they participate in the new evangelization. Their Pastoral Work: They are called to work in the area of evangelization, working with girls, young women and the entire family. They work in full cooperation with the Church and its bishops, supporting the ministry of local dioceses, promoting parish life, and collaborating in their programs, and those run by Regnum Christi. They preach, teach, offer personal mentoring, spiritual guidance or counseling, and run formation courses, pilgrimages and retreats. Their Mission Work: They serve the following missions: Mission Youth: Mission Youth is a pastoral program that runs missions in different countries around the world. They work with the missionaries and leaders to help them experience Christ’s love and become leaders at the service of the Church. They serve on the National team and accompany each mission, helping uphold the core values of Mission Youth: Encounter, Evangelization, Respect, Service, Openness and Joy. RC Mission Corps: The RC missionaries live and work alongside them for their mission year. They serve on the national and local teams for the RC Mission Corp, overseeing the formation of the missionaries in their training courses and support and accompany them in their ongoing formation. ECYD Mission Corps: ECYD Mission Corps is an international Catholic missionary exchange program where a high school student can volunteer their time during the summer for a period of 4 to 8 weeks, exclusively for the Church. They are the program directors, helping the young women to serve people through active apostolate, and help other young people find the meaning of their lives in Christ.


CLICK HERE to go to their website page about this wonderful event.

MARK YOUR CALENDAR! Christ the Good Shepherd’s own, Dolores “Lolo” Villafranco will be ordained as a Deacon on February 23, 2019, held at the Sacred Heart Co-Cathedral at 10:00 am. Please mark your calendar to attend!

https://www.dominicanvocations.com/come-see


PRINCE OF PEACE SEMINARIANS - SEMINARIAN SUNDAY Back row: Deacon Jose Alonso with Fr. Richard McNeillie Front row: Hunter Bradford (St. Joseph Seminary College), William Styskal (Holy Trinity Seminary), Jacob Ramirez (St. Mary’s Seminary), Luis Garcia (St. Mary’s Seminary), and John Clark (Holy Trinity Seminary).


Fullness of Truth Pre-Conference Dinner Party November 9, 2018

Ken Zammit, Executive Director of Fullness of Truth, Johnnette Williams ( EWTN) and Larry Massey, President of Scanlan Foundation.

Tom and Dorian Bray, Larry Massey, Jessica Colon (Johnnette’s daughter), Johnnette Williams (EWTN), Candice and Ed Tyrrell, Vickie and Tom Anselmi, and Fr. Matthew Suniga


Serra Recruitment at St. Edward’s and Celebrating Vocation Awareness - November 11th

Left: Carol Cason, Candice and Ed Tyrrell, and Lynn Lewis (not shown) worked after all the Masses at St. Edwards recruiting new Serrans! 13 Signed up who may be interested in joining. Yeah - FIVE paid for dues and are new members!!! Thank you Fr. Christian and Deacon Nick Thompson for promoting Serra at St. Edwards!!!

Left: Some members of St. Edward’s Vocation Committee Front Row: Anna Psencik (new Serran), Fr. Thomas Joseph, Parochial Vicar, Fr. Christian Bui, Pastor, and Christina Ramirez Back Row: Theresa and Mike Vigouri, Janis and James Hatcher (new Serrans)

Right: A cake celebrating Vocation Day—Thank you Fr. Christian Bui and Fr. Thomas Joseph.


Serrans Filling Gift Bags for Seminarians on November 18, delivered on November 30, 2018

Left: The Serra Club of North Houston delivered the Seminarian gift bags to St. Mary's Seminary on Friday, Nov. 30th.

Right: Susan Stawaisz’s book club donated Walmart gift cards. Thank you very much for everyone’s hard work and for those who donated Walmart gift cards, religious Christmas cards and note cards. With all the generous donations we were able to give 73 Seminarians, $35 each and the Deacons $40 each in Walmart gift cards! The Seminarians were delighted to receive their Christmas gifts from our Serrans!

Right: Seminarians Ryan Kapavik, Dcn. Justin Cormie, Chris Meyer, Dcn. Jacob Ramirez, Matthew Krusleski, and Serrans Maria Vitucci, Carol Cason and grandson, Austin, and Lynn Lewis.

Left: Serrans stuffed the gift bags for the seminarians: Ed Tyrrell, Doug Rathe, Tom Deeter, Susan Stawaisz, Pam Deeter, Ingrid Hamilton, Peggy O’Neil, Phil Duggan, Mike O’Neil, Veronica Arnold, Maria Vitucci, Ronnie and Regene Allen, and Carol Cason.


In Memoria - November 18, 2018

On Sunday afternoon, at 3:00 pm, the Archdiocesan Choir of Galveston / Houston performed in memory of the Religious who have passed from November 2017 to November 2018. Many Serrans from the Archdiocese attended the beautiful memorial concert!

Mario Baldeo, DS Sr. Mary Frances Boddeker, OP Br. Patrick Concidine, C.Ss.R. Sr. Carla Maria Crabtree, OSU St. Mary Nora Dwan, CCVI Sr. Maureen Fitzpatrick, CVI Sr. Caroline Flynn, CCVI John Kellick

Sr. Victor Martin, CCVI Sr. Margaret Ann Moser, OSU Sr. Gertrude Murphy, CCVI Aureliano Santa Olaya Sr. Jacinta Slyne, CCVI Sr. Kathleen Smith, CCVI Jack Solariski, Opus Dei John Wilson, CSB

Please keep the deceased in your prayers!


Upcoming Events—Also see Dates to Remember

SERRA’S USA COUNCIL’S POPULAR ANNUAL SERRA RALLY EVENT IS MOVING TO VENTURA, CALIFORNIA, IN 2019! EXPECT A SUPER-CHARGED LEADERSHIP AND INSPIRATIONAL WEEKEND IN A PLACE INFUSED BY THE SPIRITUAL PRESENCE OF OUR PATRON, SAINT JUNÍPERO SERRA.

HTTPS://SERRAUS.ORG/SERRA-RALLY-2019/

The purpose of the annual Serra Rally is to keep Serrans powerfully connected to and enthusiastic about their vocations mission. The way the Rally does this

is three-fold. At the Rally, you will:

• Engage with other Serrans from around the country to strengthen your organizational network for sharing ideas, solving problems, and building morale

• Be inspired by top-notch lay and religious speakers who work on the front lines calling laborers to the Harvest

• Ignite and renew your dedication to our vocations apostolate via opportunities for profound spiritual development and conversion

In the Footsteps of Saint Junípero Serra: California Mission Trail Pilgrimage

A pilgrimage tour of seven California missions is planned for all who wish to stay after the Rally, starting on the afternoon of Sunday, January 20 and ending on Wednesday, January 23 with a flight home on January 24. Coordinated by Canterbury Pilgrimages and led by Fr. Jim Heyd of Chicago, this will make the 2019 the most special Rally yet (until 2020, that is!). Connect to your Serran spirituality like never before when you treat yourself to this California Mission Trail pilgrimage. https://www.canterburypilgrimages.com/serra-international

https://serraus.org/serra-rally-2019/

https://www.canterburypilgrimages.com/serra-international


Upcoming Events—Also see Dates to Remember(cont’d.)


St. John Paul II Foundation - “Splendor of Truth Gala” November 29, 2018

Left photo: Ed Tyrrell, Fr. Matthew Suniga and Ff. John Devlin LC

Front row: Fr. John Devlin LC, Mary Jane and T. Wayne Brewster, Guylaine and Daniel elley Back row: Ed Tyrrell, Fr. Norbert Maduzia II, Candice Tyrrell, Transitional Dcn. Rick Arriola, Dcn. Pat and Chrys Hancock

Everyone had a wonderful time at the St. John Paul II Foundation ”Splendor of Truth Gala”, held at the Houston Country Club. Fr. Norbert was an excellent auctioneer entertaining the crowd with his funny side jokes! Everyone loved him so much they want him back again next year!!!


Our Serrans

Stawaisz Big Celebration Birthdays and Anniversary—November 17!!!

Initially, Susan and her sons planned a birthday party for Ray, as well as their wedding anniversary celebration. First, everyone arrived at 6:00 pm to celebrate Ray’s birthday and their anniversary. Unbeknownst to Susan, Ray and their sons had planned a surprise birthday party for her as well. At 7:30 pm, Susan’s friends were quietly arriving to surprise Susan. Tears began rolling down her cheeks when she saw the lit birthday cake and friends that had shown up for her special day! She had no idea a birthday party was planned for her too! Everyone had a wonderful time sharing the Stawaisz’s special day. The photo above includes Susan and her husband, Ray, with their sons, Ross and Deacon Ryan. Deacon Ryan, a Seminarian at St. Mary’s, is scheduled to be ordained a priest on Saturday, June 1, 2019!!! Please keep Deacon Ryan in your prayers on his journey!


Our Serrans

Robert Charles (Bob) Batchelor

April 20, 1939—October 30, 2018

We will greatly miss our long time Serran, Bob Batchelor, who went home to be with Our Lord on Tuesday, October 30. Joan, Bob’s widow, hosted a beautiful Rosary at her home with all the family on Monday, November 5, the evening before Bob’s funeral. Joan’s sister, Sister Barbara Austin, who is a Benedictine in Tulsa, OK, lead the Rosary. Joan’s brother, Father Stephen Austin, who is a Diocesan Priest in the Diocese of Tulsa, was among the family members present and Celebrant at Bob’s funeral Mass. Also present were members of the CGS Care Giving Ministry, Serrans and friends. His funeral was held at Christ the Good Shepherd (CGS) on Tuesday, November 6. Bob was a beginning member of CGS. He was on the Parish Council for many years and contact person for Northwest Assistance Ministries (NAM). He physically brought the food from CGS to NAM for many, many years and was the liason between CGS and NAM. After Bob’s stroke he had the help of a young man, Daniel Alvarez, to load CGS food into Bob’s car and Bob drove the food to NAM. This great work happened for many years. They both inspired each other during their work for NAM. We will greatly miss our dear Bob who always had a smile on this face!


Survey results of Ministries that Serrans Participate in

Over the past couple of months I have been collecting survey responses from North Houston Serrans identifying ministries that they are, or have been, involved in at their parish. 28 members responded. The numbers below indicate how many members are involved in each of the ministries. It is great to see the wonderful involvement that our Serrans have to promote God’s love and to support his church! Thank you for your responses, Ann Zdansky


Fellow Club of North Houston Serrans: My many thanks to Carol Cason for leading a successful recruitment drive at St. Edward’s on November 11

th and 12

th, resulting in 5 new Serrans (James and Janis

Hatcher, Deacon Dominic and Ruth Romaguera, and Anna Psencik), and to all of our Serrans who gave their time, talent and treasure in filling and delivering Christmas gift bags to 73 Seminarians at St. Mary’s. Did you know? • There are 146 parishes in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. Each of these

parishes is assigned to one of eight clubs. We have 18 parishes assigned to our Club, and members from seven of our assigned parishes. Wouldn’t it be great if we could get members from the other 11 parishes involved in our mission?

• Cardinal DiNardo ordained four priests this past year and four retired. On average it takes eight years of formation and discernment to be ordained a priest. We currently have 73 Seminarians in formation at St. Mary’s Seminary. Translation --- more work ahead fellow Serrans.

I believe that we would all agree that we live in a broken World and are in great need of more Holy men and women. As I was reflecting on this I came across a couple of quotes that I thought you might like: • The strength of a nation derives from the integrity of the home – Confucius • If you are Holy you will change the World. If not, the World will change you – Brother

Anthony Freeman, LC – from his book One Step Closer. Some of you may have known Brother Anthony Freeman, who passed away earlier this year. Brother Anthony was in formation to become a priest in the Legionnaire order. I hope to see many of you at our Serra USA Rally from January 17

th to 20

th in Ventura,

CA and our Vocation Expo at St Mary’s Seminary on January 26th.

Luke 10:2 – The harvest is plentiful, the workers are few. Ask the Lord of the harvest, therefore, to send out workers into his harvest field. I look forward to hearing from you. Siempre Adelante!!! Your Brother in Christ, Ed Tyrrell

Letter from your President ….


DATES TO REMEMBER January 17 - 20, 2019: Serra US Rally in Ventura, CA. Pilgrimage to follow the rally. For details, Click Here (https://serraus.org/event/serra-rally-2019/) January 19, 2019, Saturday: Insight Program for young girls discerning, Convent on Lain Rd. January 26, 2019, Saturday: Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston Vocation Expo at St. Mary’s Seminary. Registration starts at 8:30 am, Mass starts at 9:00 am. Vocation Expo follows Mass and ends at 3:00 pm January 28, 2019, Monday: Adoration at St. Mary’s Seminary Chapel with Father Richard McNeillie, Director of Vocations at St. Mary’s Seminary, 7:00 pm. Music led by Daniel Knaggs (Click Here for more information about Daniel) February 23, 2019, Saturday: Diaconate Ordination for Dolores (aka Lolo - works at CGS) Villafranco at the Sacred Heart Co-Cathedral, 10:00 am February 27, 2019, Wednesday. Monthly Program Meeting: Father Sunny Joseph, O.S.H., Pastor of Holy Family Parish in Missouri City. Fellowship at 7:15 pm, meeting at 7:30 pm. March 23, 2019, Saturday: Priest vs. Seminarian Basketball Game at Strake Jesuit, 11:00 am Click Here (https://smseminary.org/events/annual-priests-seminarians-basketball-game) April 27, 2019, Saturday: Serra Spring Leadership Training, 11:00 am. More details to follow. May 18th, 2019, Saturday: Diaconate Ordination, Co-Cathedral Houston. Reception to follow at St. Mary’s Seminary Borski Center 10:00 am. May 25th, 2019, Saturday: Serra new officer installation with Cardinal Daniel DiNardo. Everyone is invited. June 1st, 2019, Saturday: Priestly Ordination, Co-Cathedral Houston. Reception to follow at St. Mary’s Seminary Borski Center. 10:00 am. June 19 - 23, 2019: Serra’s 77th International Convention in Mexico City, Mexico. This year we are honored to be the guests of Mexico City Serrans, who are at this moment crafting an event that will not only be spiritual and educational, but also a cultural feast. Of course, a very special Mass at the Basilica of our Lady of Guadalupe is planned. Our venue will be the Hilton Mexico City Reforma in downtown Mexico City. The convention room rate will be USD $142.00 before taxes. Click Here for more details.

“Always Forward—Never Back!!!” Saint Junipero Serra

https://serraus.org/event/serra-rally-2019/

http://danieljknaggs.com/projects/ave-maria-project

https://smseminary.org/events/annual-priests-seminarians-basketball-game

https://serraus.org/event/serras-77th-international-convention-mexico-city/


Serra Prayer for the Perseverance of Vocations O God, You have constituted Your only-begotten Son supreme and eternal Priest for the glory of Your majesty and the salvation of mankind: grant that those whom He has chosen ministers and dispensers of His mysteries may be found faithful in fulfilling the ministry they have received. Amen

Serra Club of North Houston Board Members President Ed Tyrrell Immediate Past President and Governor of Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, Beaumont & Port Arthur Candice Tyrrell VP of Programs Susan Stawaisz VP of Membership Phil Duggan VP of Vocations Carol Cason VP of Communications Lynn Lewis Treasurer Ramona Scarlett Secretary Yolanda Cadena Trustee Maria Vitucci Trustee Patty Sukala-McCollum Trustee Terrie Mancini Chaplain Father James Burkart Newsletter Ann Zdansky

Quick Reference List

Serra District 10 website www.Serra10.com Serra International website www.SerraInternational.org Serra US website www.SerraUS.org Email items to Newsletter Editor [email protected]

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Serrans are loving and giving individuals. Most of the Serrans volunteer for several organizations at their parish. On October 2 you should have received a survey to complete identifying ministries that you have been involved with in the past and are currently involved in. Don’t worry, this is just for statistical information purposes, we won’t contact you and your information will not be given out to anyone. Please, see if you can locate the email and complete the survey, if you haven’t done so already. If you can’t locate the survey email, please let me know and I will send you another copy.

In order to streamline and organize the receipt of photographs and articles to put in upcoming newsletters, please email them to: [email protected] Thank you! Ann Zdansky Newsletter Editor

http://www.Serra10.com

http://www.SerraInternational.org

http://www.SerraUS.org

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