Recent Serra Club of Charleston Events
Regular Meeting
27 Jan 2012
Speaker: Elizabeth Hardy, Western Region Director for Catholic Charities of
West Virginia, spoke about the mission of Catholic Charities and their upcoming projects.
Regular Meeting
13 Jan 2012
Speaker: Rev. James Kurtz, OFM Cap., pastor of St. Anthony Parish, told his vocation story, discussed life
as a Capuchin, and talked about how all of us need to listen to God's call.
Eucharistic Adoration for Vocations
7 Jan 12
The Serra Club of Charleston and St. Michael the Archangel Council of the
Knights of Columbus sponsored Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction at the Basilica of the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, dedicated to praying for vocations.
Regular Meeting
9 Dec 11
Speaker: Rev. Carlos Melocoton, Associate Rector of the Basilica of the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart
and Chaplain of the Serra Club of Charleston, introduced Virgil & Lagrimas Sadorra and Joseph & Patricia Noronha who spoke
about Advent and Christmas traditions in their native countries of the
Philippines and India.
Eucharistic Adoration for Vocations
3 Dec 11
The Serra Club of Charleston and St. Michael the Archangel Council of the
Knights of Columbus sponsored Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction at the Basilica of the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, dedicated to praying for vocations.
Regular Meeting
18 Nov 11
Speaker: Jim Blankenship of the St. Michael the Archangel Council
of the Knights of Columbus discussed his organization's efforts in promoting religious vocations.
Regular Meeting
11 Nov 11
Speaker: Patrick McCarthy, Coordinator of Priesthood Vocations Awareness for the Diocese of
Wheeling-Charleston, discussed vocation discernment, and talked about his own vocation journey. He also gave us
an update on our seminarians and activities of the diocesan vocations office.
Eucharistic Adoration for Vocations
5 Nov 11
The Serra Club of Charleston and St. Michael the Archangel Council of the
Knights of Columbus sponsored Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction at the Basilica of the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, dedicated to praying for vocations.
Regular Meeting
28 Oct 11
Speaker: Rev. Anil Gonsalves, OFM Cap., Associate Pastor of St. Anthony Parish, talked about his vocation story,
and discussed his plans for the Catholic Campus Ministry at University of Charleston.
Regular Meeting
14 Oct 11
Speaker: Charles P. Recznik discussed "Our Lady of America - The Unknown Story".
Eucharistic Adoration for Vocations
1 Oct 11
The Serra Club of Charleston and St. Michael the Archangel Council of the
Knights of Columbus sponsored Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction at the Basilica of the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, dedicated to praying for vocations.
Regular Meeting
23 Sep 11
Speaker: Rev. Carlos Melocoton, Associate Rector of the Basilica of the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, Dominic Rendinell, and Maria Rendinell
spoke about their pilgrimage to 2011 World Youth Day in Madrid with the youth of their parish.
Regular Meeting
9 Sep 11
Speaker: Rev. Christopher Turner, Pastor of St. Agnes Parish in Charleston, spoke about his vocation and journey to the priesthood.
Eucharistic Adoration for Vocations
3 Sep 11
The Serra Club of Charleston and St. Michael the Archangel Council of the
Knights of Columbus sponsored Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction at the Basilica of the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, dedicated to praying for vocations.
Regular Meeting
26 Aug 11
Induction Ceremony for New Member: Michael Tupta, Vice-President of Membership, lead the induction ceremony for our newest member, Max Wilkinson.
Speaker: In lieu of having a speaker, members of the Serra Club of Charleston viewed the USCCB video "Fishers of Men". This inspirational video may be viewed in two parts (Part 1
& Part 2) on YouTube.
Regular Meeting
12 Aug 11
Speaker: Mr. Justin Blanc, seminarian for the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston,
discussed the Beatification of Pope John Paul II.
Eucharistic Adoration for Vocations
6 Aug 11
The Serra Club of Charleston and St. Michael the Archangel Council of the
Knights of Columbus sponsored Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction at the Basilica of the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, dedicated to praying for vocations.
Regular Meeting
22 Jul 11
Speaker: Elizabeth Becker, a novice with the
Pallottine Missionary Sisters, spoke about her vocation.
Eucharistic Adoration for Vocations
2 Jul 11
The Serra Club of Charleston and St. Michael the Archangel Council of the
Knights of Columbus sponsored Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction at the Basilica of the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, dedicated to praying for vocations.
Diaconate Ordination
25 Jun 11
Bishop Michael Bransfield ordained Mr. Thomas Gallagher to the transitional diaconate.
This blessed event took place at the the Basilica of the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart.
Eucharistic Adoration for Vocations
6 Jun 11
The Serra Club of Charleston sponsored Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction at St. Agnes Catholic Church, dedicated to praying for vocations.
Serra Club of Charleston's Founders Day Picnic
5 Jun 11
Serrans, their families, and local clergy gathered at the
Blessed John XXIII Pastoral Center and celebrated the 60th anniversary of the founding of the Serra Club of Charleston.
Eucharistic Adoration for Vocations
4 Jun 11
The Serra Club of Charleston and St. Michael the Archangel Council of the
Knights of Columbus sponsored Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction at the Basilica of the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, dedicated to praying for vocations.
Presbyteral Ordination
4 Jun 11
Bishop Michael Bransfield ordained Rev. Mr. Jose Manuel Escalante and Rev. Mr. Andrew Mark Switzer as priests for the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston.
This blessed event took place at the Cathedral of St. Joseph in Wheeling.
Regular Meeting
27 May 11
Speaker: Sky Kershner, director of the
Kanawha Pastoral Counseling Center, spoke about the history and mission of KPCC, as well as their key involvement in counseling families of the 29 victims of the Upper Big Branch mine tragedy in 2010.
Regular Meeting
13 May 11
Speakers: Sr. Molly Maloney, OSF and Fr. Dave Glockner of the West Virginia Institute for Spirituality in Charleston, spoke about upcoming retreats at WVIS.
Eucharistic Adoration for Vocations
7 May 11
The Serra Club of Charleston and St. Michael the Archangel Council of the
Knights of Columbus sponsored Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction at the Basilica of the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, dedicated to praying for vocations.
Bring a Boy or Girl Luncheon
29 Apr 11
Fifth graders from St. Agnes, St. Francis, and Sacred Heart Catholic schools joined the Serrans at this special annual meeting. Fr. Carlos Melocoton spoke
about calling to the priesthood, and Cathy Savilla discussed he vocation to youth ministry.
Stations of the Cross
22 Apr 11
Members of the Serra Club of Charleston attended Stations of the Cross on Good Friday at Sacred Heart Co-Cathedral.
Regular Meeting
8 Apr 11
Speaker: Rev. Joshua Stevens, Associate Pastor of St. Francis de Sales Parish in Beckley, spoke about the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary.
Eucharistic Adoration for Vocations
2 Apr 11
The Serra Club of Charleston and St. Michael the Archangel Council of the
Knights of Columbus sponsored Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction at the Basilica of the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, dedicated to praying for vocations.
Eucharistic Adoration for Vocations
26 Mar 11
The Serra Club of Charleston sponsored Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in South Charleston, dedicated to praying for vocations. This was held in conjunction with Food Fast 2011, a 24-hour lock-in retreat for youth in grades 6 through 12. Approximately 120 teens were in attendance.
Regular Meeting
25 Mar 11
Speaker: Mike Folio's topic was “Outside The Cloister: Life As A
Lay Cistercian of
Gethsemani Abbey”.
Regular Meeting
11 Mar 11
Speaker: Rev. R. Eric Hall, IV, Pastor of St. Francis Xavier Parish
in Parkersburg and St. Monica Parish in Lubeck, spoke about the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary.
Eucharistic Adoration for Vocations
5 Mar 11
The Serra Club of Charleston and St. Michael the Archangel Council of the
Knights of Columbus sponsored Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction at the Basilica of the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, dedicated to praying for vocations.
Regular Meeting
25 Feb 11
Induction Ceremony for New Member: Michael Tupta, Vice-President of Membership, lead the induction ceremony for our newest member, Tracy Zachwieja.
Speaker: Rev. Carlos Melocoton, Vice-Rector of the Basilica of the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart,
spoke to us about the Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary.
Regular Meeting
11 Feb 11
Induction Ceremony for New Members: Michael Tupta, Vice-President of Membership, lead the induction ceremony for our newest members, Diane Paletta and Bernie Ream.
Speaker: Rev. Brian O'Donnell, SJ spoke about the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Rosary.
Eucharistic Adoration for Vocations
5 Feb 11
The Serra Club of Charleston and St. Michael the Archangel Council of the
Knights of Columbus sponsored Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction at the Basilica of the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, dedicated to praying for vocations.
Regular Meeting
28 Jan 11
Induction Ceremony for New Members: Michael Tupta, Vice-President of Membership, lead the induction ceremony for our newest members, Joel Weese and Robert Parker.
Speakers: Greg Hoyer and Rev. Brian O'Donnell, SJ spoke about recent activities in the West Virginia Legislature, as well as initiatives of
the Catholic Confrence of West Virginia.
Regular Meeting
14 Jan 11
Induction Ceremony for New Members: Michael Tupta, Vice-President of Membership, lead the induction ceremony for our newest member, James Olson.
Speaker: Rev. Neil Buchlein, Pastor of Ascension Parish in Hurricane, spoke about the rosary and devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Fr. Neil invited us to visit his
website, Our Blessed Mother's Children.
Eucharistic Adoration for Vocations
8 Jan 11
The Serra Club of Charleston and St. Michael the Archangel Council of the
Knights of Columbus sponsored Eucharistic Adoration and Benediction at the Basilica of the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, dedicated to praying for vocations.