A Special Message From  President Angeline Trudell

As Mrs. Trudell said in her video message, we are so appreciative of what each of you offers to Serra Catholic School and it says in Romans 12:5-6:  that we are "One body in Christ...Everyone has some gift that can be used for the benefit of the community...."  

The future is bright for Serra and it is because of the collective time, talent and treasures that our families, friends, faculty & staff, and benefactors offer.  We thank you for helping us achieve our long-term fundraising goals each year!  

                 

2013-2014 Annual Report Revealed at Serra Summit and Launches
2014-2015 Annual Fund Appeal 

 

The 2013-2014 Annual Report was distributed to the key advisory stakeholders on Thursday, October 2nd, at the 2014 Serra Summit and subsequently to our Serra community the following week.    The new graphically enhanced version of the report incorporates QR code technology and truly celebrates last year's accomplishments of Serra Catholic School.  The report highlights the accolades that we received during the 2014 WCEA Accreditation Visit when we received a full six-year accreditation, as well as the gifts that your treasures helped to support during the past year.

Tickets are now on sale for the Second Annual Tuition Assistance Luncheon to be held after Open House on Sunday, January 25, 2015 at 12:30 PM.  Join us for this spectacular afternoon spent with ladies making a difference in the lives of Catholic school students in need!  Last year our inaugural event raised nearly $80,000 in financial aid not only for Serra Catholic School students but also for students attending one of the three Santa Ana Catholic Schools in the Marian Alliance - St Joseph, St Anne's and School of Our Lady.  In the spirit of giving, we will continue to support the Marian Alliance at this year's luncheon. To join us, make your reservation by following this link to our  Seasons Registration Site.

If you won't be able to attend the luncheon there are a few other ways for you to help make an impact:

• Purchase a Travel Opportunity ticket - on sale November 6th. The winner of this raffle will choose their prize from among four seasonal trips generously offered to the event by Winspire and the Cova Family.  Get all the trip details on our webpage.
• Make a  Tuition Assistance donation.
• Visit the Giving Garden in the Father Serra Courtyard during Open House on January 25, 2015 and select a gift to give to one or more of the four schools. Gift levels begin as low as $10.
• Offer to underwrite a portion of the event. Underwriting levels begin at $500.  Contact Gina Kerley at gkerley@serraschool.org or 949-888-1990 x171. 
• Consider volunteering to work the event or be a server.  Time slots are available on Saturday, January 24th and Sunday, January 25th.  Volunteer opportunities are available for both adults over 21 years of age and our Serra alumni in high school or college. Contact advancement@serraschool.org for specific positions.

No matter how you choose to give of your time, talent and/or treasure, we appreciate your support of this beautiful event. To see photos from the inaugural luncheon visit the advancement photo album.

A Miracle Blossoms...
 

 Did you know.......

*     we have raised over $15,000,000 towards our Capital Campaign since we began on this journey back in 2008?

*     that these funds were not gifted to us by just a handful of major donors, but from Serra Catholic families, just like you?  That's right, 706 families have given one time gifts, periodic gifts or pledges to the campaign to help us get this far.

*     that your gift or pledge to the Miracle Blossoms campaign is 100% tax deductible to the extent of the current tax laws?

*     that without our capital campaign in place, tuition would be significantly higher per student to pay off our currently building loans.  Each tax deductible gift or pledge to the campaign actually helps keep our tuition down!

*     that we are about to embark on our 20th Anniversary year with the goal of bringing our preschool to the main campus as soon as physically possible and starting the process of building the chapel and administration wing in order to finish our campus in the near future.

*     that we need YOU to help us achieve these goals and make our future a reality.

Ever since Serra Catholic School was a dream in the hearts of our founders, we have accomplished so much. The perseverance of a few and the generosity and selflessness of so many took us to where we are today.  Where we will be tomorrow will be because of YOU.  Please join us on this journey!