Central Region Serra Convention

Call, Believe, Celebrate, Proclaim! Register Now for the Central Region Serra Convention, Oct 11-12, 2024 Hosted by the Saint Serra Club of Des Moines in the Diocese of Des Moines, we encourage all Serrans from Region 9 (Iowa, Illinois, Kansas, Missouri, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Arkansas) as well as Serrans from states surrounding Region 9 to attend the Central Region Serra Convention.  Catholics who are not Serrans but have an interest in fostering and supporting religious vocations are also invited to attend!   Please contact Judi Eilertson at dm@serrainternational.org if your Club would like a representative from the Saint Serra Club of Des Moines to attend your Aug, or Sept meeting to share highlights of the Central Region Convention. REGISTRATION FEE: Entire weekend - $200 per person. Includes all meals (Friday dinner, Saturday breakfast, lunch and dinner), beverages and snacks at program breaks.  Also includes Friday night tour of Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, Vendor displays, and Saturday night entertainment.      The Serra Club with the most convention registrations by October 4 will enjoy lunch on Saturday with Cardinal Collins and Bishop Joensen! Register by October 4, 2024 Alternatively: Download a paper registration form and mail your payment (details on the form)   2024 Central Region Paper Registration Form 2024 Central Region Schedule Convention packet pick up begins at 1:30pm on Friday, October 11 in the lobby of the hotel.  2024 Central Region Map CONTACT FOR ADDITIONAL INFORMATION:  Email us at: dm@serrainternational.org PROGRAM HIGHLIGHTS:  Friday evening tour at Saint Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, WDM Friday and Saturday Mass and group Holy Hour Friday Keynote Speaker: Bishop William Joensen, Bishop of the Diocese of Des Moines and Southwest Iowa   Saturday Keynote Speaker: Cardinal Thomas Christopher Collins, Metropolitan Archbishop emeritus of Toronto (Canada) Outstanding local speakers who are passionate about vocations! Catholic Vendor exhibit including beautiful home goods, Catholic jewelry, books, gifts, monastery jams, jellies, cookies, candy, coffee and more! West Des Moines MARRIOTT HOTEL RESERVATION: The WDM Marriott is located immediately off of Interstate 80 at Exit 121. Free parking on-site (5-minute drive to Jordan Creek Mall—the largest shopping mall in Iowa). Complimentary shuttle (reservation required) to/from the Des Moines International airport (12 miles).   Hotel Reservation:  Click on the link below or call 800-228-9290.   Book your room now to ensure that you get the great price of $139/night.   Hotel rate: $139 per night plus tax  * Check in date: Friday, October 11, 2024 * Check out date: Sunday, October 13, 2024   When you click on the group hotel link below, it takes you to the landing page for our specific block. Discounted reservations are available now until Friday, September 20 or until sold out.     Book your group rate for St Serra Club of Des Moines by Sep 20

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