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Secular Order of the Servants of Mary
Who are the Secular Servites?
The Secular Order of the Servants of Mary (Servite Secular Order) is a Catholic organization of lay men and women plus diocesan priests living their Christian faith in the context of the world.
The Secular Servite is a special calling within the Church. The vocation finds its root in baptismal consecration and with its acceptance, the Secular Servites commit themselves to bring to fulfillment the evangelical commandment to love.
They strive toward holiness according to the spirituality and charism of the Servite Order, following the directives of their Rule of Life.
Mary at the Foot of the Cross Community
Two years ago, ten people from the Servite staff community decided to pursue a calling to explore the Secular Order of the Servants of Mary. They began the process of discerning what it means to give your life to Christ as men and women living in the world according to the Charism of the Servites. Last October 7, 2007, five of the original ten made their promise to become Secular Servites. The name they chose for the secular community here at Servite is "Mary at the foot of the Cross."
The Foot of the Cross Community gathers Alumni, Faculty, Parents and Students as Catholic men and women, united by Christian Baptism. The Holy Spirit directs us to serve Christ by drawing upon the inspiration and example of Mary at the foot of the cross of her son, Jesus Christ, in the Order of Servants of Mary. As a community we gather for prayer, fellowship and community service.
Currently, the "Mary at the Foot of the Cross" Community gathers on a monthly basis for prayer and study. They meet the third Monday of the month from 7:00pm-9:00pm in the Servite Priory. They also attend mass together at the Seven Holy founders Chapel on the Servite campus every Monday morning at 7:10 am.
Ministries of the Servite High School Secular Community
The Foot of the Cross Community supports and participates in the following ministries:
- Support Servite Missions
- Retreat Ministry (Kairos, Cursillo)
- Support Vocations Council, provide and distribute literature
- Ministry to the Infirm;
- Eucharistic Ministry to Retirement Homes;
- Hospice Visitations;
- Service to the Local Community (Mary’s House, Isaiah’s House)
- Prison Ministry
- Bereavement
- Prayer Ministry
Are you interested in becoming a Secular Servite?
If you would like more information please contact Tim Smith at 714-774-7575 x1430 or tsmith@servitehs.org.
