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The Serra Club of Saginaw Who we are Our mission Who is Father Juniper Serra? Why join Serra?

The Serra Club of Saginaw Who we are Our mission Who is Father Juniper Serra? Why join Serra?

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The Serra Club of Saginaw

Who we areOur mission

Who is Father Juniper Serra?Why join Serra?

Page 2: The Serra Club of Saginaw Who we are Our mission Who is Father Juniper Serra? Why join Serra?

The Serra Club of SaginawFounded June 20, 1951

Serra International was founded in 1935

Currently there are more than 20,000 member in 1,100 clubs in 46 countries on six continents

We work closely with the Diocesan Vocation Office to promote vocations

We currently have 43 members

Visit www.saginawserra.org to learn more

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Our Mission

Our mission is to foster and affirm vocations to the ordained priesthood and vowed religious life in the United States and, through this ministry, our member’s common Catholic faith.

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Who is Father Junipero Serra?

Born in Spain in 1713Entered the order of St. Francis in 1730Volunteered to serve Franciscan missions in the new worldFounded nine missions in CaliforniaWidely credited with helping to bring civilization to CaliforniaDied August 28, 1784

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Why Join Serra?

To serve our Church by promoting vocations

Fellowship and spiritual growth Educational programs Many special events throughout the year

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More information...

• Can be found at www.saginawserra.org and www.serraus.org

• Member dues are $80/quarter and include lunches, memberships in Serra International, Serra US Council and more. Dues may be partially tax-deductible

• Our club meets twice monthly on the 1st and 3rd Tuesday of each month, usually at the Center for Ministry.

• Contact any member (see website for list) or call 790-1224 to attend a meeting to learn first hand who and what Serra is.

Thank you. We hope to see you soon!