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Serra Club of North Houston - District 10 Volume 4, Issue 4, 2019

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

District 10 Volume 4, Issue 4, April 2019

Newsletter Index:

Call to Discern Religious Life Page 2 April 6: Houston Catholic Women’s Conference - Building a Eucharistic Home Page 2 April 11: East Meets West Gala Page 3 April 24: Program Meeting: Kate Mims Page 6 March 13 - April 7: Four Week Spiritual Lenten Series Page 7 March 17: Blessing of St. Joseph’s Altar at Sts. Simon & Jude Page 9 April 25: 150th Anniversary of Annunciation Church - Concert Page 11 Upcoming Events: Page 12 Our Serrans Page 15 Letter from the President Page 18 Dates to Remember, Announcements and Prayer Page 19

Four Week Spiritual Lenten Series Presented

by Serra International “For where two or three are gathered together in my name, there am I in the midst of them.” Matthew 18:20 The North Houston Serra Club gathered together each week during a Four Week Spiritual Lenten Series. They met in the evenings, enjoyed fellowship with other Serrans, and listened to the spiritual presentations by Father Rodolfo Loza Cal-Ortiz “Father Jojo”, and by Father Innocent Okhifo. The Spiritual Lenten Series discussions were an excellent way to dig deeper into our faith and to commit time to God. Save the date for the Lenten Series next year! (Story continued on Page 7)

Photo taken at the Basilica of the National Shrine of Mary, Queen of the Universe, Orlando, Fl


Call to Discern Religious Life Houston Catholic Women’s Conference -

Building a Eucharistic Home April 6, 2019

The 2019 Houston Catholic Women’s Conference was held on April 6, 2019 at Our Lady of Walsingham Catholic Church, and the theme this year was “Building a Eucharistic Home!”

The women in the top left photo attended as part of the St Theresa group, sat together and ate together to get to know each other and process the day. Patty Schneier, (wearing the green sweater) from St. Louis, was a guest speaker. Their mission is simple: To offer a one day conference for any woman who wishes to attend in order to show, teach, and highlight the awesome magnificence and beauty of the Catholic faith. Our hope is that each participant will come away ready to love Jesus, His Holy Mother, and the One, Holy, Catholic and Apostolic Church more actively and deeply. We encourage women to learn about their faith and become evangelists in their homes, communities, and parishes.

Above: Maria Vittucci, Patty Schneier and Sister _____________________


Call to Discern Religious Life East Meets West Gala

April 11, 2019

The Sisters of Mary Immaculate Convent welcome guests of East Meets West annual fundraising dinner along with Emcee Joe McClane, Director of Missions for Guadalupe Radio .


Call to Discern Religious Life, cont’d East Meets West Gala

April 11, 2019

Left to Right: Adrian Fonseca (discerning), Adam Shimek, Ryan Kapavik, Luke Prihoda, Joseph Brackburn (discerning), John Le, James Dvorak and Fr. Matthew Suniga

Left to Right: Candice Tyrrell, Sr. Theresa Paul Tran, Bishop Brendan Cahill, Sr. The-resa Ho, Fr. Matthew Suniga, Ed Tyrrell and Joe McClane (Emcee).


Call to Discern Religious Life, cont’d East Meets West Gala

April 11, 2019

East Meets West Honoree, George Strake, at podium shares his delight with the Sisters, including Sr. Angela Trinh Pham, Provincial Superior.


Program Meeting April 24, 2019

Kate Mims

Kate Mims is the CEO at Holy Name Passionist Retreat Center. Her presentation brought tears to everyone in the room. The love for her late husband is still strong in her heart. Kate and her late husband, Deacon Mike Mims, arrived in Houston in 1997 by way of California and then Australia where they lived for six years. Kate was an education (and volleyball) Major at Cal State Fullerton. In 1984 she married her husband, Deacon Mike, who passed away in January 2015 in a tragic accident. She has four sons (three by birth and one by covenant) and nine beautiful grandchildren. Kate studied alongside her husband at St. Mary’s Seminary for four years culminating in his ordination to the diaconate in 2007. Having been blessed with this amazing education, Kate strives to share it with others around her. Kate is absolutely certain that what Socrates said about the world is true concerning her Catholic faith, “The more you learn the less you know.”


Four Week Spiritual Lenten Series Presented by Serra International

Each week the beautiful Lenten series began with an opening prayer, scripture reading, time for reflection, Introduction, Documentary Tradition, discussion questions and closing prayer. Here is a short synopsis of each weeks’ session:

Week #1: March 13, 2019, Wednesday: Fr. Jojo Cal-Ortiz: Session Ash Wednesday / Lent: Lent is a period of the instruction of the catechumens and a period of reflection for the baptized as well. Lent is a journey of faith during the time from Ash Wednesday to Holy Thursday. The themes hold this six-week season together: The mystery of Jesus’ death and resurrection, the implications of this mystery for those preparing for baptism and a spiritual renewal of faith and conversion for those already baptized.

Week #2: March 20, 2019, Wednesday: Fr. Jojo Cal-Ortiz: Celebrating the 3rd Millennium-Reconciliation through Community: To experience reconciliation reminds us of God’s mercy and helps us to experience divine forgiveness by being reconnected with others. The church founded by Christ, for the salvation of all, is a model society. Our parish community fills the gap in our experience of being disconnected, by embracing the spirit of reconciliation with God and one another.


Four Week Spiritual Lenten Series Presented by Serra International

Week #3: March 29th, 2019, Friday: Fr. Innocent Okhifo: The Apostle to the Apostles: Jesus proclaimed the reign of God with his twelve disciples, and as he taught and healed throughout the land, many women became part of his traveling group. Mary Magdalene was one of the many healed and most likely part of his group. Some feel Mary Magdalene could be considered to be an Apostle depending on the criteria for apostleship. An apostle is a person who has accompanied Jesus during his earthly ministry and someone who has become a witness to his resurrection.

Week #4: April 7, 2019, Sunday: Fr. Innocent Okhifo: “In His Steps—A program of Renewal and Commitment”: Pope John Paul II’s request in 1989 and Vatican Cardinal Pio Laghi challenge in 1992 to Serra International to be the “lay arm of the church for Vocations” not just by words but by action. Serrans plant the seeds

that one day will grow. We water seeds already planted knowing that they hold future promise. We lay foundations that will need further developments. Archbishop Romero’s words describe the ministry and mystery of Serra so well. No one can read or hear these words without realizing Serran prayers and Serran programs are instruments designed to permit the Holy Spirit “to enter and do the rest”. Thank you Father Jojo and Father Innocent for giving of your time and leading the Serrans on a beautiful Lenten journey! May God bless you!


Sts. Simon and Jude—Blessing of St. Joseph’s Altar March 17, 2019

Father Pat Garrett, Pastor of Sts. Simon and Jude. It is customary to have Our Lady with Baby Jesus, and St. Joseph at the event. The children were dressed for the event. They also celebrated St. Patrick’s Day at the same time. Future priests and sisters?


Blessing of St. Joseph’s Altar, cont’d March 17, 2019

Celebrating with delicious food in the SSJ Event Center


150th Anniversary of Annunciation Catholic Church April 25, 2019

In celebration of the 150th Anniversary of the Annunciation Catholic Church, Daniel Kraggs, songwriter, and the beautiful University of Houston Choir put on a beautiful concert. Fr. Felix was thrilled to have a packed church. A reception was held at Incarante Word Academy next to Annunciation after the concert.


Upcoming Events—June 28 - 29, 2019

St. Ignatius Loyola Catholic Church

7810 Cypresswood Dr., Houston

These exciting topics will cover the background knowledge of the Creation and mission of the angels from the beginning. Why did the fallen angels fall? Learn more about the incredible trial of the angels and the battle over the human family. Discover the mission and role of the angels in our lives. You will understand the principles of the angelic ministry to show that the angels have an indispensable role (according to God's rule) in every aspect of the Church's life and our personal lives. You will walk away with a deeper inspiration for a devotion to the angels, not just a discernment of spirits.

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Our Serrans

Serrans Daniel Belley, Doug Rathe, Guylaine Belley, Mary Jane Brewster and T. Wayne Brewster gathered for prayer around Commander Seth Stone’s gravesite at Fort Rosecrans in San Diego. Seth was the grandson of Serrans Chuck and Shirley Varsel. He was a very decorated Navy Seal, and a faithful friend to many. Seth passed away in a parachute accident September 30, 2017, and will not be forgotten.


Our Serrans

Ingrid Hamilton’s god son, Nicholas (handsome young man in the tuxedo), received his First Holy Communion from Father Tom Rafferty at St. Anthony of Padua in The Woodlands. The young lady that Ingrid has her hand on her shoulder is Eden (a senior at Frassatti). Ingrid was her Confirmation sponsor last year.


Our Serrans

CONGRATULATIONS LINDA!!!!!!! Linda Peters received her Spiritual Director's Certificate. She studied and attended classes at St. Mary's Seminary and St. Dominic's for three years. WAY TO GO LINDA!!!!


Fellow Club of North Houston Serrans: My many thanks to Carol Cason, Chair of our Nominating Committee and our new Board of Trustee members for their willingness to serve: Veronica Arnold (AVP Vocations); Dianne Harrison (AVP Communications); Deborah Havemann (Trustee); Beth Hutton (Trustee) and Joann Wycoff (AVP Programs)!!! Also, a huge thank you to Terrie Mancini and Patty Sukala-McCollum, our two fabulous Trustees, who are retiring from our Board (for now) after many years of dedicated and faithful service!!! I know that both will continue to be very active in our Club promoting vocations to the priesthood and consecrated religious life!!! Subsequent to our April meeting T. Wayne Brewster agreed to serve as our AVP of Membership. I will be asking your approval to add T. Wayne to our Board of Trustees at our next program meeting. Finally, a big thank you to all of our Board of Trustee members who agreed to serve for another year, beginning June 1st. A complete list of our Board of Trustees can be found at the end of this Newsletter. Let me close by thanking Kate Mims for her terrific and heartfelt presentation at our April meeting. Kate is the Chief Executive Officer of Holy Name Retreat Center --- an oasis in the heart of our City, and a great place to recharge your batteries. Luke 10:2 – The harvest is plentiful, but 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

June 15, Saturday: 11am: St. Ignatius of Loyola - Altar Server Appreciation. Mass in the Lady Chapel for Altar Servers and their families, followed by lunch in McGiveny Hall - All Serrans are asked for the gift of their presence and to bring desserts. June 16, Sunday” Father Kingsley Nwoko will be celebrating his First Masses (9:00am and 12:30pm) at Christ the Good Shepherd. Serrans will be hosting receptions in the Parish Hall from 10:00am to 2:30pm. 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. June 23, 2019: Father Rick Arreola will be celebrating his First Masses (9:00am and 12:30 pm at Christ the Good Shepherd. Serrans will be hosting receptions in the Parish Hall from 10:00am to 2:30pm. June 28 - 29, 2019: Friday and Saturday: “Angels & Demons” - “Discerning the Glorious From the Fallen”: St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic Church. Click Here for more information and to buy tickets. July 27, 2019: Father Matthew Suniga is the speaker. Details to follow. August 1, Thursday: Concert for Life 2019—Fr. David Michael Moses, Revention Music Center, 520 Texas Avenue, Houston 77002. Tickets are FREE. For more information Click Here (ConcertForLife2019.eventbrite.com ) August 5, 2019: Monday: Christus Vivit: Unpacking the Apostolic Exhortation Christ is Alive! St. Dominic’s Chancery, 2403 Holcombe Blvd., Houston, 10am—2:30pm. For more information: Click Here October 19, 2019: Saturday: Annual Fundraising Gala—Benefitting Legionaries of Christ and Consecrated Women of Regnum Christi. Honoree: Father Tom Rafferty. At The Woodlands Country Club. Click Here for more information. WWW.RCgala2019.com

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

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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 President Elect Open VP of Programs Susan Stawaisz AVP of Programs Joanne Wycoff VP of Membership Phil Duggan VP of Vocations Carol Cason AVP of Vocations Veronica Arnold VP of Communications Lynn Lewis AVP of Communications Diane Harrison VP of Newsletter Ann Zdansky Treasurer Ramona Scarlett Secretary Yolanda Cadena Trustee Maria Vitucci Trustee Beth Hutton Trustee Deborah Havemann Chaplain Father James Burkart Foundation Representative Ann Zdansky

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