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December, 2019

VOCATION CORNER

CATHOLIC STUDENT CENTER FALL & SPRING Semester MASS SCHEDULE

SUNDAY … 6:00 P.M.

Tues-Friday … 11:30 A.M. (Tues. mass

followed by Lunch Bunch)

Rosary @ 11:30 AM, Monday

Rev. Tino Barrera

Vocation Director & Campus Minister

Diocese of Beaumont

Office # 409-924-4300,

ext. 4361 Rev. Tino

Ext. 4360 Kelly de la Rosa (Coordinator)

ext. 4363 Kathy Petry (Secretary)

Email: tbarrera@dioceseofbmt.org

CSC Hours

Mon.– Thurs 8:30 a.m.- 5:30 p.m.

Friday 8:30a.m. -4:00 p.m.

SERRA OF BEAUMONT

CHARTERED 1949

The Call To Religious Vocations

Pope Francis’ Monthly

Prayer Intentions

The Future of the Very Young

That every country take the

measures necessary to prioritize

the future of the very young,

especially those who are

suffering.

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Serra Business Meeting

5:30 pm, Wednesday, November 6, 2019 St. Jude Family Life Center

Present: John Begnaud, Dennis Weyant, Pat Harrigan, Sara Tenini, Vic Soares, Richard James, Kitty Seim, Mary Gradney, and Natalie Roberts

The meeting opened after the Serran Prayer for Vocations. Treasurer’s Report:

October 2019 Beginning Balance - $23,605.57 Income - $7,110.00

From the Annual Fund Raiser Expenses - $5,974.04

Seminarian Shirts / Gift Boxes - $736.87 Fund Raiser Expenses - $5,164.18 Vocation Ministry (CSC) - $72.99

Ending Balance - $24,741.53

Revised 2019 Fund Raiser Summary September 2019 $3,040.00 October 2019 $7,110.00 Total Funds Collected $10,150.00 Food Expenses (Moncla’s) $5,000.00 Other Expenses (Mary) $26.75 Other Expenses (John) $137.43 Total Expenses $5,164.18 2019 Net Funds Collected $4,985.82 2018 Net Funds Collected $5,163.47 The Annual Fund Raiser net funds were $180 behind last year, but

Serra did well. Eventually Serra will have to figure out how to spend excess funds and what is affordable on an annual basis. John discussed how Fr. Tino is thinking of other potential causes to

support There was discussion on putting more brochures in churches. Other Serra ministries in the district may have 60 members, but all are from one church. In Beaumont there are several churches. Richard discussed plans to start a vocations committee at St. Anne. He said Father Manger was interested. John discussed attending parish council meetings and introducing what Serra wants to do. Richard suggested a program reaching high school students. John talked about the Called by Name Program. Sara said to plant the seed younger and have a talk once per year for

7th and 8th grade students as other schools have done.

Programs: Appreciation Dinner The Appreciation Dinner is scheduled for February 13, 2020, at Culotta Hall. The social is at 6:30 pm and dinner is at 7:00 pm. In 2017 the cost of tickets was $20. In 2018, it was $25. We had enough money to cover it. Increased funds provided a more expensive meal. In 2019, it was $17 a plate. Pat suggested making the dinner a banquet to express appreciation to the priests by providing a dinner they would not normally have.

Suggestion from Mary: Dinner

chicken and sausage gumbo from Courville’s potato salad and garlic bread

Appetizers for cocktail hour: (e.g. hot boudain dip on creole cracker Texas caviar salad (black eye peas and cilantro served in tortilla scoops) crawfish cornbread bites shrimp stuffed celery sticks Dessert creole bread pudding or peach cobbler The Board discussed getting quotes from Moncla’s and Courville’s at $20 per meal. They will also get a quote on gumbo and rice at Cour-

ville’s for 120 people. Angel donations will again be saught. Any prior year donations will

help defray the higher meal cost and gifts. Angel funds are to be noted as a reserve, not general funds.

Pat will purge from the angels list of prospective angels the names of individuals who have not participated in 3 years. Richard asked if the list of prospective angels will be sent out for review. Pat will send it after revising the list.

Sara suggested going back to the Mardi Gras theme. Mardi Gras is the last Tuesday of the month. Also, Serra can underwrite the gift cards, evaluate going up to $50 on gift cards instead of $25.

Discussions for entertainment were Newman Center choir and Kelly students new choir, but hi schoolers cannot be used due to alcohol presence. Vic said to check the age requirement as it may be age 21, which would affect some Newman Center students.

John will send an email regarding the Christmas Party. Vic said Houston’s mail center got wiped out in Imelda. Mail goes

through Dallas. It may take 3 weeks for mail to get there. Programs: November 3 – 9, 2019- National Vocations Awareness Week November 21, 2019 – Liturgical Season: Advent John will not be present for the November 21 meeting. Ailene will

not be present either. Sara will contact Mary about food. Kitty will do the presentation. Richard will get the key for Holub Hall.

December 19, 2019 – Christmas Party at the Seamen’s Center in Port Arthur

January 16, 2020 - The Seven Petitions: The Lord’s Prayer Pat will not be here in January. Kitty will present the pro-

gram.

Membership: No new business to report

Communications: There are 14 cards going out this month: 12 Birthday 2 Ordination Anniversaries.

There were no notable anniversaries. Two sympathy cards went out to: James Carter at the loss of his wife, Eva Mrs. Rudy Cockburn on the loss of her husband, Deacon Rudy Three thank you cards went out to individuals who helped make the

Serra Fund Raiser a success. Joe Parigi Karen SoaresDebbie Weyant

Kitty read a thank you note from seminarians. John said Serra received two thank you letters from Father Tino on meals provided.

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Vocations: Adopt a Seminarian

Two individuals left the Seminary.

The last seminarian in the Adopt program is, Enrique Colunga at the SVD Seminary in Techny, IL. Kitty received this infor-mation from the secretary at Colunga’s home parish, Im-maculate Conception in Liberty.

Bill Gier asked if non-Serrans could adopt Seminarians. The

Board discussed telling them to work through Father Tino.

According to Sister Misty Garriga there are no other non-professed sisters in the convent.

Vic and Sara discussed a new brother.

Kitty said Mary talked to Will. They would really like gift cards

from Wal-mart, Amazon, Visa, etc. On visa they can go eat. At Wal-mart they can buy items they need. And they can order books from Amazon. Vic said a Visa card will take care of all of those.

The Seminarians drew a design for polo shirts. Serra is waiting

for an update on the design. 31 Club (praying for priests for past, present, and future)

Lists were published in all parishes except St. Anthony Melody and Yvette are close to setting a date for sign-ups at

Cristo Rey Church. Vocations Awareness Week

Religious Education classes will sign and send cards. Some clas-ses will include pictures by the children and personal notes from older children.

Daily Prayer Hours for Vocations Director – suggested by Serra Inter-national

Vic suggested adding this to the 31 Club Vocations Workshop Attendees

John sent a list of participating parishes that Gene requested. The board discussed emailing the participants to see if they

have started a vocations committee and how can we help. President’s Report:

John provided information on the Annual Christmas Party: 6:00 pm, Thursday, December 19, at the Seafarer Cen-

ter in Port Arthur

Port Arthur Serrans will provide the meat and side dishes

Beaumont Serrans are asked to bring a dessert and soft drink,.

The center will have a cash bar for wine and beer. Bring a Christmas gift valued at $20 for a needy child.

John will be out of town and unable to attend the November 21 Monthly Membership meeting. He will not be able to plan for the December 4 Business Meeting.

The meeting adjourned at 6:39 pm after the Perseverance of Vocations.

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Please pray for them, support them, and celebrate with them.

Our Religious’ December Birthdays

Sr. Mary Chibuji Ejiochi, D.M.M.M. Dec. 4 9655 Gross St. Beaumont, TX 77707

Rev. Joseph Daleo Dec. 10 St. Mary Church 912 W. Cherry Avenue Orange, TX 77630-5017 Rev. Mnsr. Kenneth Greig Dec. 11 4605 Briarwood Ln. Port Arthur, TX 77642 Rev. Steven Leger Dec. 21 St. Henry Church P. O. Box 427 Bridge City, TX 77611-0427 Rev. Mnsr. Salvador Culotta Dec. 27 362 Georgetown Beaumont, TX 77707 Rev. Delphyn Meeks Dec. 27 St. Maurice Church P. O. Box 940 Mauriceville, TX 77626-0940 Deacon David Bonneaux Dec. 4 4716 Zurich Orange, TX 77632 Deacon Gordon Cabra Dec. 8 1370 Shakespeare Dr. Beaumont, TX 77706 Deacon Luis Magana Dec. 12 2038 Williams Ave. Pt. Arthur, TX 77642

Siempre Adalante, Always Forward, Never Back

Our Religious’ December Ordination / Profession

Anniversaries Rev. Khue Bui Dec. 1 St. Joseph Church 1115 Orange St. Beaumont, TX 77701-4327 Sr. Joselina Maxima Cedeno, CMST Dec. 8 2207 South Main Anahuac, TX 77514 Rev. David Placette Dec. 11 4841 80th Street Port Arthur, TX 77642 Most Rev. Curtis Guillory, S.V.D. Dec. 16 Diocese of Beaumont PO Box 3948 Beaumont, TX 77706 Rev. Luong Tran, J.V. Dec. 16 Our Lady of Sorrows Church P. O. Box 38 China, TX 77613-0038 Rev. Shiju Augustine, C.M.I Dec. 28 St. Elizabeth Church 2006 Nall St. Port Neches, TX 77651 Rev. Rejimon George, C.M.I. Dec. 29 St. Therese Church 6412 Garnet Avenue Port Arthur, TX 77640-1308 Rev. Joseph Sigur Dec. 29 Pontifical North American College Via del Ginicolo, 14 Vatican City State 00120 Europe

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A Prayer for Priestly Vocations

O Lord, my God, You renew the Church in every age by raising up priests outstanding in holiness, living witnesses of Your unchanging Love. In Your Plan for our salvation You provide shepherds for Your people. Fill the hearts of young men with the spirit of courage and love that they may answer Your call generously. Give parents the grace to encourage vocations in their fam-ily by prayer and good example. Raise up worthy priests for Your Altars and ardent, but gentle servants of the Gospel. Give the Church more priests and keep them faithful in their love and service. May many young men choose to serve You by devoting themselves to the service of Your people.

President’s Comments

Welcome to the Christmas Season. It’s time to fill your soul with Christmas cheers and love. Christmas happens in the winter so that people can share the warmth of love and make every soul peaceful and caring. This Christmas, rebuild your faith and make it stronger than before and prove that love can change the world. Peace and good will to you and your loved ones this Christmas season. As we celebrate the birth of our Lord, pray that the light of kindness and hope remain in you so that you will never tire of being selfless and brave. It is not only the day itself that is magical, it is the small things like everyone gathering under the tree to open gifts or having a feast and the simple gesture of wishing each one a very merry Christmas. Keep faith, hope and love in your heart, and you will hold the spirit of Christmas. May you have a great holiday season and an amazing 12 months. Have lots of Christmas cheers, and a Happy New Year! God Bless

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Serra Club of Beaumont Officers and Board

2019-20 John Begnaud President Ailene Luistro President-Elect Natalie Roberts Secretary Dennis Weyant Treasurer Richard James VP. Membership Pat Harrigan VP. Programs Kitty Seim VP. Vocations Sara Tenini VP. Communications

Trustees Carolyn Fernandez Vic Soares

——————————————- Other Non-Board Positions

Rev. Polycarp Otieno Chaplain Victor Soares Newsletter Editor Candice Tyrrell District Governor James Fennell Serra Fndn. Rep Interested in joining Serra, please contact VP Membership at (409-466-3965

Communications / PR Committee: Sara Tenini VP Communications Sandra Wagner ETC Communications Victor Soares Newsletter Editor

Newsletter Committee:

Victor Soares Broussard’s Family of Funeral Directors

Please provide Newsletter information to Victor Soares, 409 866-8652 or by email; vssoares921@gt.rr.com no

later than the Monday, a week before the Business mtg..

Prayers for Restored Health for: All priests, deacons and religious who are without good health and need our prayerful support, and for their family members who are ill or have passed. May God restore the health of all Serra family members. May he daily fill our spirit with the joy of his peace and presence. ++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++

A MASS AND DAILY PRAYERS WILL BE OFFERED FOR THE FOLLOWING PERSON(S)

Name:_________________________________

____ living ____deceased

___recovery ___memorial ___special

REQUESTED

BY____________________________________

REVEREND TINO BARRERA

Please cut out & enclose Mass information with your offering. Mail to Fr. Barrera. Father Barrera has graciously agreed to include prayer requests in one of their daily masses. If you so wish, you can cut out and mail the adjacent “prayer request” to the selected priest. The address is listed below: Rev. Tino Barrera Diocese of Beaumont P. O. Box 3948 Beaumont, TX 77704-3948

REQUIRED ATTENDANCE FOR SERRANS :

The Board has decided to make it mandatory for all mem-bers to attend and be certified as having completed the training below.

Protecting God’s Children Sessions: CHECK SCHEDULE at www.dioceseofbmt.org/organizations/awareness training. Alternately, an electronic training session is also available at that website. You need to renew every 5 years . Please schedule at earliest convenience as your participation in projects will require certification of completion. (CPC = Catholic Pastoral Center at the Chancery. ) Pres. Begnaud wants each member to provide a copy of their certificate of attendance to this program as soon as possible. As a member of Serra you will be asked to participate with Rev. Barerra and parish programs involving children. Please submit your certificate copy to club secretary.

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EXTENDED CALENDAR

Date Event Location Miscellaneous 12/4/19 Business Meeting St. Jude, FLC, M2 5:30 pm

12/6/19 1st Friday Mass, 6:27 am St. Anne’s

12/19/19 Joint Serran Christmas Party at Port Arthur Seamens Center 5pm

1/3/20 1st Friday Mass, 6:27 am St. Anne’s

1/8/20 Business Meeting St. Jude, FLC, M2 5:30 pm

1/16/20 General Meeting

2/2/20 World Day of Prayer for Consecrated Life

2/5/20 Business Meeting St. Jude, FLC, M2 5:30 pm

2/7/20 1st Friday Mass, 6:27 am St. Anne’s

2/13/20 Religious Celeb. Dinner

2/20/20 General Meeting St. Anne’s Holub Hall Mass at 5:15pm

3/4/20 Business Meeting St. Jude, FLC, M2 5:30 pm

3/6/20 1st Friday Mass, 6:27 am St. Anne’s

3/19/20 General Meeting St. Anne’s Holub Hall Mass at 5:15pm

4/1/20 Business Meeting St. Jude, FLC, M2 5:30 pm

4/3/20 1st Friday Mass, 6:27 am St. Anne’s

4/16/20 General Meeting St. Anne’s Holub Hall Mass at 5:15pm

5/1/20 1st Friday Mass, 6:27 am St. Anne’s

5/3/20 World Day of Prayer for Vocations

5/6/20 Business Meeting St. Jude, FLC, M2 5:30 pm

5/21/20 General Meeting

6/3/20 Business Meeting St. Jude, FLC, M2 5:30 pm

6/5/20 1st Friday Mass, 6:27 am

6/18/20 General Meeting St. Anne’s Holub Hall Mass at 5:15pm

6/??/20 World Day of Prayer for Sanctification of Priests

7/1/20 St. Junipero Serra Feast Day

7/1/20 Business Meeting St. Jude, FLC, M2 5:30 pm

7/3/20 1st Friday Mass, 6:27 am St. Anne’s

7/16/20 General Meeting St. Anne’s Holub Hall Mass at 5:15pm

8/2/20 1st Friday Mass, 6:27 am St. Anne’s

8/7/20 Business Meeting St. Jude, FLC, M2 5:30 pm

8/15/20 General Meeting St. Anne’s Holub Hall Mass at 5:15pm

9/4/20 Business Meeting St. Jude, FLC, M2 5:30 pm

9/6/20 1st Friday Mass, 6:27 am St. Anne’s

9/19/20 General Meeting St. Anne’s Holub Hall Mass at 5:15pm

10/2/20 1st Friday Mass, 6:27 am St. Anne’s

10/7/20 Business Meeting St. Jude, FLC, M2 5:30 pm

10/15/20 General Meeting St. Anne’s Holub Hall Mass at 5:15pm

11/4/20 Business Meeting St. Jude, FLC, M2 5:30 pm

11/6/20 1st Friday Mass, 6:27 am

11/19/20 General Meeting St. Anne’s Holub Hall Mass at 5:15pm

12/2/20 Business Meeting St. Jude, FLC, M2 5:30 pm

12/4/20 1st Friday Mass, 6:27 am St. Anne’s

12/17/20 Christmas Party?