O God who wills not the death of a sinner but rather that he be converted and live Grant we beseech You through the intercession of the Blessed Mary ever virgin Saint Joseph her spouse Saint ID: 751590
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SERRA Prayer for VOCATIONS
O God, who wills not the death of a sinner,
but rather that he be converted and live,
Grant we beseech You, through the intercession of the Blessed Mary, ever virgin, Saint Joseph, her spouse, Saint
Junipero
Serra, and all the saints,
An increase of laborers for your Church, fellow
laborers with Christ to spend and consume themselves for souls,
through the same Jesus Christ, Your son,
Who lives and reigns with You in the unity of the Holy Spirit, God forever and ever.
Amen.Slide2
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.
Prayer for the Perseverance of VOCATIONSSlide3
2018 Spring Leadership & Planning Conference
The Call to
Holiness
the Foundation of
Leadership!
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Holiness & Leadership
“Learn of me, for I am meek and humble of heart.” –Mt 11:29
Holiness?
Leadership?Slide5
Holiness & Leadership
“Learn of me, for I am meek and humble of heart.” –Mt 11:29
Humility?
Leadership?
Servant?Slide6
Holiness & Leadership
Humility of Heart!
(that we might be holy!)It is not a self-deprecation
or having low self-esteemBut accurate view of oneself in relation to – all others, but especially to GodHumility is the underlying virtue of all virtues - the typical of all saintsSlide7
How do we obtain the virtue of humility?
We ask God for it!
As the frequent prayer of St. Augustine…“Noscam
Te, noscam me – May I know Thee; may I know myself.”To have true knowledge of God’s greatness and of our nothingness!
We are “work in progress” that every step toward the-better-version-of-ourselves is a step toward God! Slide8
2018 Spring Leadership & Planning Conference’
The Call to
Humility
the Foundation of
Servant
Leadership!!!
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Humility
&Servant Leadership
As
Serrans we ought to be of humble heart because…Saint Junipero Serra, our patron saint was humble.And our Lord Jesus has admonished us to… “Learn of me, for I am meek and humble of heart.” –Mt 11:29Slide10
St. Junipero Serra’s
Servant Leadership Traits:ServantEngagingR
esilientReflectiveApostolicSlide11
St. Junipero Serra’s Servant Leadership Traits -
1. Servant of GodAt age 15th he entered the Franciscan order
Ordained a priest at age 24Earned a doctorate in Sacred Theology at 28
Founded 9 California missions and baptized and thousands Pame IndiansFranciscan for almost 54 years, a priest for 45 and apostolic missionary for 35 years
Declared Venerable on May 9, 1985 by Pope John Paul II
Proclaimed Blessed on September 25, 1988 by John Paul II
Canonized as Saint on September 23, 2015 by Pope FrancisSlide12
St. Junipero Serra’s Servant Leadership Traits -
Servant – Take Away…1. I will commit to know myself deeply…
created in image and likeness of Godgifted, talented, and fundamentally good, yet flawed (a saint in-process)called to lead, to point out a way and influence others by own example
(as a parent, teacher, physician, engineer, CEO, or a factory worker)I can’t lead anyone else if I am unable to lead myself therefore I must equipped myself with a set of convictions and habits2. I will transcend myself to serve others by
being grounded in a strong sense of my identity and aware of my strength and weaknessesKeeping my self- ego in check and eyes focused on the purpose greater than self – to get over myself
being a servant leader not focused on accolade of position but on its missionSlide13
St. Junipero Serra’s Servant Leadership Traits -
2. Engaging priest and missionaryHeld highest ranking professorship at the University of Majorca
At age 35 he was an exemplary Franciscan priestBrilliant orator – it was recorded that “his sermon was worthy of being printed in letters of gold!”
From the pulpit, he moved his listeners to sorrow and penance for their sinsA teacher of nations (Californians/Pames Indians)
Wrote the California’s first “Bill of Rights”Slide14
St. Junipero Serra’s Servant Leadership Traits -
Engaging – Take Away…1. I will live fully in the present and revere my tradition and calling by…
living in the present moment - always seizing the opportunity under my control instead of fruitlessly rehashing what is past and cannot be changedcultivating solidarity, unifying the team around a common sense of mission, collaborating and translating vision into actionembracing our patron saint’s motto –
“Siempre Adelante, Nunca Retroceder” -
not running from the future but toward it
knowing that our call to holiness is the echo of God’s longing for us – “Be holy as I, your God is Holy”.
2.
I will immerse myself in a complex world by…
keeping my eyes open to the joy, sufferings, and every day struggles that unfold around me andreminding myself that I am no better than anyone else as I strive to lead with
humilitySlide15
St. Junipero Serra’s Servant Leadership Traits -
3. ResilientFrom early childhood he experienced prolonged pain and suffering, yet did not lose faith, hope or charity to answer God’s calling
He was always ill and so small of stature and not able to reach the lectern nor able to help fellow novices in needed choresHe walked thousand miles with his infected left leg and yet established 9 missions along the California coastlineSlide16
St. Junipero Serra’s Servant Leadership Traits -
Resilient – Take Away:To be comfortable with reality of being uncomfortable
Being who I am and ought to be (Noscam me!)Putting a skin on the cross that God has chosenI will help to create the future by…initiating and driving change that is worthy of my beliefs and values, with hope and optimism
running to the future, not from itlearning from my mistake; as life can only be understood backwards; but it must be lived forwardaccepting my call to leadership vocation to help create a better future – today!
grooming and setting up future leaders for success.Slide17
St. Junipero Serra’s Servant Leadership Traits -
4. ReflectiveBelieves in the power of prayer…novenas
Always recourse to God in prayer with the intercessions of God’s Most faithful Mother and favorite saints (St. Francis Solano & St. Joseph)Effect change where possible
accepts limits when necessary but always forwardSlide18
St. Junipero Serra’s Servant Leadership Traits -
Reflective – Take AwayI will sit still for daily reflection
to start and end the day with prayer & thanksgivingto set aside sacred space every day to remind myself of my higher purpose, values, and beliefsto know that our call to holiness is the echo of God’s longing for us – “Be holy as I, your God is Holy”.2.
I will reflect on the day and to be grateful for all that I haveto check my compass – convictions, attitudes, and habits are Christ centeredto be humble because as Jesus, our patron St. Junipero Serra was humble
“Noscam
Te
!
Noscam
me!”Slide19
St. Junipero Serra’s Servant Leadership Traits
5. Apostolic missionaryAt the height of earthly honor he abandoned all (family, security and comfort) to become a missionary for the conversion of souls all for greater glory of God
Enjoyed reading the lives of saints who labored for the conversion of souls (St. Francis Solano) and had strong devotion to Mother Mary and Saint JosephGod is the source of and reason for everything he’s done, so trusted in God and His holy purpose
He led with a great spirit of urgency, groomed and trusted his fellow priests to carry on the mission workSlide20
St. Junipero Serra’s Servant Leadership Traits
Apostolic – Take AwayMy religious and spiritual beliefs, and commitments will drive my action…
to lead with character (integrity, courage, authenticity, respect of self and others)to lead with a spirit of urgency, foster collaboration, team building, and accountabilitiesand to take responsibility of my leadership vocation with “apostolic fervor” to know, encourage, assist, and develop future leaders
2. Look forward to the surprise of each day…open to the new, open to positive change (reap & reapply best practices)Attuned to a world that is never finished, and never runs out of possibilities (think outside the box)
I may know Thee and know myself – “
Noscam
Te
,
noscam me!”Slide21
St. Junipero Serra’s Servant Leadership Traits- Take Away:
Servant – I will commit to know myself deeply so I can serve others by focusing on the purpose/mission greater than myself.E
ngaging – I will live in the present moment while seizing the opportunity to advance our mission and vision by fostering accountabilty, collaboration, solidarity, and team building.Resilient – I will embrace St. Junipero Serra’s motto “Always forward, never back” by initiating and driving positive change that is worthy of our mission and values with hope and optimism. And when I fall, I’ll fall forward by learning from my mistake.
Reflective – I will sit still for daily reflection to express praise and thanksgiving for the opportunities and challenges of the day; and to check my compass (convictions, attitudes and habits) are Christ centered.Apostolic
– I will take responsibility of my leadership vocation with apostolic fervor and spirit of urgency to build the future today by identifying, grooming, and setting up future Serra’s leaders for success.Slide22
1. San Diego July 16, 1769
2. San Carlos June 3, 17703. San Antonio July 14, 17714. San Gabriel Sept. 8, 17715. San Luis Obispo Sept. 1, 17726. San Francisco de Asis Oct. 8, 17767. San Juan Capistrano Nov. 1, 17768. Santa Clara Jan. 12, 17779. San Buenaventura Mar. 31, 1782
9 California MissionsSaint Junipero Serra FoundedSlide23
Help!!!
H-umility of heartE-mpowered to leadL
-ove the core mission and visionP-rayers to be steadfast in faith, to reflect on and be thankful for God’s blessings!