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PASSING OF ROGER KEHEW - We regret to announce the passing of our Club's past president Roger Kehew on March 10, 2011. A funeral Mass of the Resurrection was offered on Friday, March 18, 10:00am, at Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral in San Bernardino. Our condolences and prayers are extended to his wife Mary and the entire family.
ESSAY CONTEST WINNERS
This year the eighth-graders from St. Adelaide School in Highland, Holy Rosary Academy in San Bernardino, St. Anthony School in San Bernardino, Our Lady of the Assumption in San Bernardino, Sacred Heart Academy in Redlands and St Catherine of Siena School in Rialto participated in the San Bernardino Serra Club Essay Contest, an annual vocations themed essay contest.
Contest winners were recognized by Bishop Gerald Barnes during the Serra Essay Awards Dinner held on March 24, 2011 at Our Lady of the Assumption School. Overall honorees included Jesus Munoz from St. Anthony School, San Bernardino; Cloie Chiong from Sacred Heart School, Redlands and Reginald Paige from St. Catherine of Siena School, Rialto.
Vatican's preparation & countdown to
Pope John Paul II's Beatification
By NICOLE WINFIELD - Associated Press
VATICAN CITY -- The Vatican on Monday kicked off the countdown to Pope John Paul II's beatification by posting a YouTube video of his famous first papal speech, when the Polish-born pontiff asked the Roman crowd in St. Peter's Square to correct him if he made mistakes in Italian.
The clip was one of several from the early years of John Paul's pontificate posted on the Vatican's YouTube channel and linked to on its new Facebook page ahead of the May 1 beatification. Both were launched Monday after The Associated Press reported on the initiatives this weekend.
The first clip shows the-then Cardinal Karol Wojtyla entering the Vatican in his crimson cardinal robes for the 1978 conclave to elect a new pope. After white smoke snakes out from the Sistine Chapel's chimney, John Paul is seen emerging onto the loggia of St. Peter's Basilica as pope after it was announced "Habemus Papam!" - Latin for "We have a pope!"
A relative unknown going into the conclave - there hadn't been a non-Italian pope for 455 years - John Paul told the crowd that his fellow cardinals had elected a new pontiff from a "far-away country" that was nevertheless close in the faith.
After pausing for a moment, as if the enormity of his election had finally sunk in, John Paul continued with a comment that seemed to endear him to the crowd and beyond.
"Even though I cannot express myself in your - our language," he said in Italian to applause, "If I make mistakes, if I make mistakes you will correct me."
John Paul was one of the most beloved popes, a globe-trotting superstar who died in 2005 after a 27-year pontificate.
Pope Benedict XVI put John Paul on the fast-track for possible sainthood after shouts of "Santo Subito!" or "Sainthood Immediately!" erupted during his funeral Mass. In January, Benedict approved the miracle needed for the beatification and set the date for the ceremony.
The May 1 event, drew as many as 1.5 million pilgrims to Rome, and was expected to be a major morale boost for a church still reeling from the clerical abuse scandals. The scandals has seriously tarnished John Paul's legacy since he presided over the church at a time when many of the crimes and coverups were committed.
New Priest at the Cathedral

Fr Hieu life’s journey began in Vietnam. His family was originally from Saigon. When the communists took over, the family moved to a small village for safety. For a short time, that community was a safe harbor for the many Catholic people who had moved south, until the entire country fell under communist control. Before the communists took over it was a difficult life but they were happy even with the meager food supply and poor living conditions.
The Catholic community offered great spiritual and secular support. During this time in Fr Hieu’s life, he heard a calling to serve God by being chosen to be an altar boy. This was a great privilege in the Vietnamese Catholic community.
There were many obstacles in Fr. Hieu’s life before he finally was ordained. Fr Hieu interrupted his studies with permission when his mother was having medical problems on two separate occasions. One occasion caused him to leave the seminary for over one year to help with the family finances. Another interruption occurred just one week before his graduation from school and just before he was to go to another country to finish some of his studies. During this leave from the seminary the family was informed that his mother had only one year or less to live and because of the spread of cancer throughout her upper body and her weakened condition no chemo could be administered.
God has blessed Fr Hieu’s family. It has been six years and his mother is doing well. In 2006, Fr. Hieu was ordained as a missionary priest for the Society of the Divine Word (SVD). His first assignment was in the Diocese of Oakland.
Last December Fr Hieu was reassigned to the Diocese of San Bernardino. We are blessed to have Fr Hieu as Parochial Vicar at Our Lady of the Rosary Cathedral. ---Thank you, Fr. Hieu!
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WELCOME TO SERRA HOUSE OF FORMATION

OUR SERRA HOUSE OF FORMATION WELCOMES THESE NEW SEMINARIANS, ALONG WITH THE LISTED RETURNING SEMINARIANS
FOR THE 2010-2011 SCHOOL YEAR!
BLESSED JUNIPERO SERRA HOUSE OF FORMATION
12725 Oriole Avenue, Grand Terrace, CA 92313
SEMINARIAN DOB PARISH COLLEGE/LEVEL
BASH, Christopher 03/31/91 St. Patrick, Moreno Valley RCC
CABALLERO, Israel 12/20/87 Sacred Heart, Palm Desert RCC
cicaballero@aol.com
ESSER, Michael 10/22/88 Sacred Heart, Palm Desert CSUSB
GUZMAN, Antonio 03/12/83 Holy Family, Hesperia RCC
antguz08@yahoo.com
LOPEZ, Juan 04/15/70 St. Christopher, Moreno Valley RCC
MANZANO, Roberto 11/23/76 OL Mount Carmel, Rancho Cucamonga RCC
MORALES, Cesar 03/08/90 OL Assumption, San Bernardino RCC
ORTIZ, Raciel 06/03/92 St. James, Perris RCC
PHAM, Long 02/26/72 Serra House, Grand Terrace Diocese 101
ROBLES, Juan 09/29/79 St. George, Ontario RCC
SIMENTAL, Noel 11/24/84 St. Frances of Rome, Wildomar RCC
noelsimental@yahoo.com
SOLIS, Renato 06/11/78 Sacred Heart, Palm Desert RCC
VEGA, Francisco 02/22/82 Serra House, Grand Terrace RCC
VU, Dominic 06/22/82 OL Perpetual Help, Riverside Diocese 101
VU, Hau 08/25/87 OL of the Assumption, Claremont Diocese 101
VU, Ken 09/10/71 Serra House, Grand Terrace Diocese 101
vutuankiet@hotmail.com
SEMINARIAN DOB PARISH E-MAIL ADDRESS
EZEOKE, Peter-Damian 01/21/87 Sacred Heart, Rancho Cucamonga pdnald@yahoo.com
GUILLEN, Tomas 04/30/89 St. Christopher, Moreno Valley tguillenradiomonarch@yahoo.com
RODARTE, Alex 03/23/82 St. Catherine of Siena, Rialto skoobydriver@aim.com
ROGERS, Dan 01/17/88 Holy Name of Jesus, Redlands dantakesphotos@gmail.com
(studying philosophy at St. Mary’s University or at MACC San Antonio, TX
AHUMADA, Richard 08/02/75 St. Francis of Assisi, La Quinta tofotex3@msn.com
DUEÑAS, Salvador 12/25/71 St. Anthony, San Jacinto sdaypstj@yahoo.com
FRANCO, Arturo 11/15/63 St. Christopher, Moreno Valley arturf07@hotmail.com
GALLEY, Charles (Gino) 04/12/87 Blessed John XXIII, Rialto lieutenant_fox@yahoo.com
OROZCO, Jose Antonio 01/17/79 Sacred Heart, Palm Desert beatohoy@hotmail.com
QUIROZ, Pablo 04/02/90 Blessed John XXIII, Fontana bquiroz2@netzero.net
RIVERO, Fidel 04/24/55 St. Joseph, Barstow riverofidel@hotmail.com
ST. JOHN'S SEMINARY (Theology)
5118 Seminary Road, Camarillo, CA 93012
LINES, David 11/20/81 St. Mel, Norco davidlines7@hotmail.com
MARTINEZ, Carlos 08/19/85 Holy Family, Hesperia carmartz85@hotmail.com
WAMBACH, Bill 05/03/57 The Holy Name of Jesus, Redlands wwmbk@aol.com
ASSUMPTION SEMINARY (Theology)
BUI, Anthony 11/15/75 Serra House, Grand Terrace anth1115@yahoo.com
DANG, Johnny 4/10/81 Serra House, Grand Terrace johnnytridang@yahoo.com
GONZALEZ, Rogelio 03/31/7 Guadalupe Shrine, Riverside Rogerg32001@yahoo.com
KIEU, Kien 03/16/73 Serra House, Grand Terrace kientrungkieu@yahoo.com
NGO, Khan 07/14/81 St. George, Ontario ngo_khan@yahoo.com
PADILLA, Antonio 02/15/84 St. Joan of Arc, Victorville lords456@hotmail.com
PEREZ, Raul Adan 10/05/78 Our Lady of Guadalupe, Ontario radameof@hotmail.com
PHAM, Toan 07/26/71 Serra House, Grand Terrace toangocpham@yahoo.com
PHAN, Peter 06/28/67 Serra House, Grand Terrace ngochophan@yahoo.com
SANDOVAL, Juan 10/09/77 OL of Mt. Carmel, R.C. jusaven@gmail.com
TRINH, Sinh 04/16/68 Serra House, Grand Terrace trinhsinh1989@yahoo.com
TRIPP, Tyler 05/23/86 Blessed Kateri Tekakwitha, Banning ttripp01@gmail.com
WE ENJOY OUR TALENTED CHAPLAIN:
FR. JERRY OCHETTI

Ø Serra Vocation “seeds” need to be planted in the parishes; lots of folks don't know who we are.....we, too, need to really know each other; it's more that just going to a meeting.
Ø Every Catholic is responsible for the calling to the Priesthood.
Ø Today, not many are “inviting”. The role of Serra is to explain to the community that we are “all” inviters.
Ø We have to look at the realities of our culture today. There is more to "coming together" than having bi-lingual liturgies.
Ø It was hard then; it’s hard now.
Ø Time to talk/twitter on the cell phone vs. time talking to God.
Ø An “invitation” confirms the “calling”.
Ø The “sense” of the priest shortage doesn’t seem that important at the parish level. Like it or not, non-native born English speakers need on-going effective speech/enunciation training to maximize their ability to communicate. And it should be mandatory.
Ø It’s everyone’s mission. Serra needs to attract young adults. Younger men are needed in the Diaconate.
** Some parishes have turned down an additional Priest because they don't have funds to pay him.
Ø Connecting people to Jesus Christ’s love is infectious….falling in love with Jesus.
Ø We have a real problem.
Ø Be persistent; get vocations high on the radar.
* We witness in the world we live in.
Sanctify! Make them Holy!
* "The Lord finds us......and we respond."
* The "Call" is never in isolation.....affirm the gifts and call of everyone.
* Never short-change yourself on how strong our witness is.
* It's "community" that keeps Serrans connected. The shared love of Christ connects us.
* God is mystery; God is active in our lives; life is a mystery
* Getting "commitment" is tough today; Gratitude always! God is a compassionate God.
* People want to be part of something...............
* How can I serve? Don't walk in front of me, I may not follow; Don't walk behind me,
* I may not lead; Walk beside me, and just be my friend................
* It's what you do, that makes the difference.
* Jesus wept; so we can.
* Where is the Lord leading us these days?
* Priests need to know they are supported. Pray for them.
* The Lord found us - and we respond.
Ø We Catholics believe that our most important task is handing on our faith.
Ø Significant Adult Education is missing from our parishes; and, perhaps, has never been there.
“Always Go Forward” - Mary, Mother of Vocations, Pray for Us.