Recent Serra Club of Charleston Events
Regular Meeting
Apr 28, 2017
Speaker: Molly Linehan, Director of Campus Ministry at Charleston Catholic High School, reviewed the Campus Ministry at CCHS which has three functions: 1) prayers and liturgy, 2) retreats, and 3) service.
Regular Meeting
Apr 7, 2017
Speaker: Fr. Brian O’Donnell SJ, executive director of the DWC Department of Social Ministries, gave an update about the issues facing the current session of the WV Legislature.
Eucharistic Adoration for Vocations
Apr 1, 2017
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.
Serra Club of Charleston's Founders Day Dinner
Mar 16, 2017
Serrans and local clergy gathered at the
Blessed John XXIII Pastoral Center and celebrated the 66th anniversary of the founding of the Serra Club of Charleston.
Regular Meeting
Mar 10, 2017
Speaker: Sr. Rose Ann Hefner CSJ, who is a counselor at the Kanawha Pastoral Counseling Center, spoke about the initiatives of the Congregation of Saint Joseph to rescue victims of human trafficking and slavery.
Eucharistic Adoration for Vocations
Mar 4, 2017
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
Feb 24, 2017
Speaker: Fr. Don Higgs, Rector of the Basilica of the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, spoke about the end of Lent: the body of prayer during Holy Week.
Regular Meeting
Feb 10, 2017
Speaker: Melissa Lilly, an attorney with Legal Aid of West Virginia, spoke about the recent award of a grant to create a new program to serve the needs of at-risk children on Charleston’s West Side.
Eucharistic Adoration for Vocations
Feb 4, 2017
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
Jan 27, 2017
Speaker: Marie Beaver, Executive Director of Rea of Hope, spoke about Rea of Hope which provides faith-centered support for women who are re-establishing themselves into the community following recovery from addiction in their lives.
Regular Meeting
Jan 13, 2017
Speaker: Fr. Joseph Augustine, Pastor of St. Agnes Parish, spoke about the upcoming special events to celebrate the parish Feast Day of St. Agnes including a Novena to St. Agnes.
Eucharistic Adoration for Vocations
Jan 7, 2017
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
Dec 3, 2016
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
Dec 2, 2016
Speaker: Jim Garvin presented an online video entitled “Under Caesar’s Sword” which explores Christians’ response to persecution particularly in the Middle East and in India
Regular Meeting
18 Nov 16
Speaker: Fr. John McDonough, who is Chaplain of the 130th Airlift Wing of the WV Air National Guard in Charleston, presented an overview of the mission of military chaplains.
Eucharistic Adoration for Vocations
5 Nov 16
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
4 Nov 16
Speaker: Msgr. P. Edward Sadie, in a personal reminiscence, described how the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston was able to obtain a house for the UC Campus Ministry Center, land for the St. John XXIII Pastoral Center,
and land in Sissonville and Cross Lanes for possible additional Parishes in the Charleston area.
Regular Meeting
28 Oct 16
Speaker: Sister Ida Chikara SJI and Sister Placxedece Mugore SJI gave an overview of their homeland of Zimbabwe, their Order, and their pastoral work at the Basilica of the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart.
Regular Meeting
14 Oct 16
Speaker: Emily Robinson, Western Regional Director of Catholic Charities West Virginia, gave an overview of the work of CCWV and described in detail two particular activities: Partners for the Course and Disaster Services.
Eucharistic Adoration for Vocations
1 Oct 16
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
30 Sep 16
Speaker: Rev. Mr. F. Peter Minogue, Deacon at the Basilica of the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, described his vocation journey that led to the Catholic Church and then to the Permanent Diaconate.
Regular Meeting
9 Sep 16
Speaker: Robert Albury, Executive Director of the Lawyer Assistance Program (LAP) of the West Virginia State Bar, discussed the spiritual conversion that accompanied his transition to a vocation of being both a lawyer and a LADAC.
Eucharistic Adoration for Vocations
3 Sep 16
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 16
Speaker: Past President Mike Tupta gave a presentation entitled "Encounters with Mother Teresa."
Regular Meeting
12 Aug 16
Speaker: Eric Milam, Director of the St. John XXIII Pastoral Center, reviewed his vocation journey
and described the many changes and improvements to the Pastoral Center.
Eucharistic Adoration for Vocations
6 Aug 16
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
15 Jul 16
Speaker: Fr. Brian Crenwelge, recently ordained priest for the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, told his vocation story.
Eucharistic Adoration for Vocations
2 Jul 16
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
17 Jun 16
Speaker: Sarah Brumley, student at the Franciscan University in Steubenville, Ohio, shared her experience of traveling abroad in Europe while deepening her faith.
Eucharistic Adoration for Vocations
4 Jun 16
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
27 May 16
Speaker: Marlene Spaulding, Executive Director of Able Families, updated us on the programs provided by this nonprofit, faith-based agency founded in 1995 by the Sisters of St. Joseph of Wheeling.
Regular Meeting
13 May 16
Speaker: Annie Sarlo spoke about the mission and activities of Catholic Campus Ministry at West Virginia University.
Eucharistic Adoration for Vocations
7 May 16
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 Apr 16
Speaker: Mike Folio, who will be ordained to the permanent diaconate on May 7th, spoke
about the diaconate formation program and the service that deacons provide to our Church.
Regular Meeting
8 Apr 16
Speaker: Fr. John Finnell, Pastor of Blessed Sacrament Parish, spoke about the Spiritual
Works of Mercy, particularly "Admonishing the Sinner".
Eucharistic Adoration for Vocations
2 Apr 16
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.
Stations of the Cross
25 Mar 15
In accordance with club tradition, members of the Serra Club of Charleston attended Stations of the Cross on Good Friday at Sacred Heart Co-Cathedral.
Serra Club of Charleston's Founders Day Dinner
11 Mar 16
Serrans and local clergy gathered at the
Blessed John XXIII Pastoral Center and celebrated the 65th anniversary of the founding of the Serra Club of Charleston.
Eucharistic Adoration for Vocations
5 Mar 16
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 Feb 16
Speaker: In honor of this year being the 150th anniversary of the founding of Sacred
Heart Co-Cathedral Parish, Mark Sadd spoke about the parish's history.
Regular Meeting
12 Feb 16
Speaker: Fr. Joseph Augustine, Administrator of St. Agnes Parish, spoke to us about the liturgical
significance of the Lenten season and the Easter Triduum.
Eucharistic Adoration for Vocations
6 Feb 16
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
29 Jan 16
Speaker: Molly Linehan, Director Of Campus Ministry at Charleston Catholic High School,
presented a review of what the school and students are doing for the Year of Mercy and also explained
and presented a slide show of the HOPE project that CCHS leads each year in Clay County.
Regular Meeting
8 Jan 16
Speaker: Rev. Brian O'Donnell, SJ and Matthew Bowles gave an update on the current legislative session and
the activities of the Catholic Conference of West Virginia.
Eucharistic Adoration for Vocations
2 Jan 16
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.