19th Serra Asian Convention 2018 13th – 15th, April 2018 Waterfront Insular Hotel Davao City,

Theme: “ Promotion of Vocation for the Evangelization in Asia “

PROGRAM OF ACTIVITIES

Day 1 April 13, 2018 (Friday)

8:00 A.M. – 3:30 P.M. Arrival of Delegates Registration / Billeting of Participants Lobby, Waterfront Insular Hotel

4:00 P.M. Eucharistic Celebration St. Joseph the Worker Parish Sasa, Davao City

His Excellency Most Rev. Romulo G. Valles, DD Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Davao

Choir: REMASE Schola Cantorum Regional Major Seminary

OPENING CEREMONY ( Club Uniform )

6:00 P.M. Entrance of Delegates with respective banners

Call to order Serran Bernardino M. Lapined President /Serra Philippines Doxology St. Therese Canticles of Praise Chorale

Philippine National Anthem St. Therese Canticles of Praise Chorale

Serra Prayer for Vocation Serran Norma J. Tuballa District Governor, 96-A

Opening Remarks Serran Rosario Abella Lizada President, Serra Club of Davao

Welcome Message Honorable Sarah Duterte–Carpio Mayor of Davao City

Intermission St. Francis Xavier College Seminarians

Introduction of the Fr. Orlando A. Angelia Keynote Speaker Rector, St. Francis Xavier College Seminary

Keynote Speaker His Emminence Most Reverend Cardinal Orlando V. Quevedo, OMI, D.D. Cardinal of

7:00 P.M. Blessing of the Food Fr. Elvie R. Bordios Asst. Chaplain, Serra Club Davao DINNER

Cultural Presentation Kaliwat Ensemble

Serran Prayer for Serran Edna Eugenio Perseverance of Vocation District Governor, District 96 – B

Adjournment Serran Bernardino M. Lapined President, Serra Philippines Emcee Serran Celsa H. Bañes Past Governor, District 96- A

Day 2 April 14, 2018 ( Saturday ) (Club Uniform )

7:00 A.M. Eucharistic Celebration Carmelite Monastery J.P. Laurel Ave., Lanang, Davao City

Most Reverend Wilfredo D. Manlapaz, D.D. Bishop of Tagum

Choir: XACOSE Schola Cantorum Xavier College Seminary 8:30 A.M. Call to order Serran Bernardino M. Lapined President, Serra Philippines

Serran Prayer for Vocation Serran Dulce Balani Vice President for Vocation Serra Philippines

Philippine National Anthem Serran Luzviminda M. Delgado Vice President for Vocation Serra Club of Davao

9:00 A.M. FIRST SESSION

Introduction of speaker Fr. Marlon L. Pates Chaplain, Serra Club of Tagum

“Challenges in Asian Churches”

9:15 – 9:45 A.M. Most Rev. George B. Rimando , D.D. Auxiliary Bishop of Davao Vicar General

9:45 A.M. SECOND SESSION

9:45 A.M. – 10:00 A.M. SNACK

10:00 A.M. Introduction of Speaker Serran Nenita C. Lim Assistant Secretary Serra Club of Davao

“Role of Ecclesial Community in Promoting Vocation”

10:15 A.M. – 10:45 A.M. Abp. Emeritus Fernando R. Capalla, D.D. Davao City

10:45 A.M. Introduction of Speaker Serran Benjamin A. Lizada President-Elect 2018 Serra Club of Davao

“History of Different Churches in the Philippines in Relation to Tourism”

11:00 A.M. – 11:30 A.M. Ms. Department of Tourism 12:00 P.M. Blessing of food Fr. Elvie R. Bodios Asst. Chaplain, Serra Club of Davao

1:30 P.M. Lunch with video showing

2:00 P.M. Meeting of Asian Club Presidents

3:30 P.M. General Assembly

• Message of Serra Philippines Pres. Bernardino M. Lapined

Co-Presider John Liston Executive Director Serra International

• Synthesis of the Convention Serran Benjamin Lizada President-Elect 2018 Serra Club of Davao

• Bidding and Announcement of the 20th Asian Regional Convention

• Serra Prayer for Perseverance Serran Nonito D. Delgado Of Vocation Past-President Serra Club of Davao

• Retiring of Colors ( Club Banners ) ASIAN CULTURAL NIGHT Asian Night ( Wear your respective Cultural Attire )

6:00 P.M. Blessing of the Food Fr.Orlando Angelia Asst. Chaplain-Serra Club of Davao

FELLOWSHIP DINNER

6:30 P.M. Messag on the Status of Serra & Vocations in Asia

Dr. Chinarong Monthienvichienchao International Past President, Serra International

8:00 P.M. Serra Clubs Presentation Philippines Foreign Clubs Serra Club of Butuan Serra Club of Bangalore Serra Club of Cagayan Serra Club of Hongkong Serra Club of Cotabato Serra Club of Macau Serra Club of Davao Serra Club of Singapore Serra Club of Mlang Serra Club of Thailand Serra Club of Ozamis Serra Club of Tagum Serra Club of Tudela Serra Club of Tuguegarao

Emcee Serran Luzviminda M. Delgado Vice President for Vocation Serra Club of Davao

Fellowship ...... Fellowship ...... Fellowship ......

Day 3 April 15, 2018 ( Sunday )

8:00 A.M. Eucharistic Celebration St. Francis Xavier College Seminary Catalunan Grande, Davao City

Msgr. Edgar V. Rodriguez Presider

Choir: XACOSE Schola Cantorum Xavier College Seminary

10:30 A.M. CITY TOUR o Malagos Garden Resort

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