Secular Order Information
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.
Secular Servites are asked to do the following each day:
- Study and live by the Rule of Life of the Servants of Mary
- Attend monthly general meetings and community functions
- Practice daily prayer:
- Live by the Charism of the Order:
- Fraternity,
- Service,
- Devotion to our Blessed Mother, Mary
- Support our brothers and sisters in the community through prayer and fellowship
- Share and fellowship with other Servite Secular Communities.
- Share worldly goods with those in need.
Ministries of the foot of the cross community:
- Support Servite Missions
- Retreat Ministry (Kairos, Cursillo)
- Support Vocations Council, provide and distribute literature
Corporal Works of Mercy
- 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
Please join us every Monday night on regular school nights in the Servite Founders Chapel at 6:15pm for 30 minutes of prayer and Adoration. If you or a loved one would like us to pray for you please send an e-mail to [email protected].
If you are interested in deepening you faith within the love of the Servite Secular Community and becoming a Secular Servite please contact Tim Smith at 714-774-7575 x1430. The next formation class begins on Monday, December 8, 2008.
