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Council News
The Bishop Odin council 2917 of Houston, Texas www.kofc2917.org
placed a Memorial for the unborn on the grounds of Assumption Church.
Fr. Albert Zanatta presided. On the left in glasses is Grand Knight
Samuel Okonski. On the right is Financial Secretary Paul Rekieta.
Flanked on the left is (deceased) Sir Knight Trinidad Yanez and on
the
right is Sir Knight Ed Brossman. 2917 was named after the first bishop
of and is the second council in Galveston / Houston diocese established
1945.
Support Your Seminarians!
The Knights of Columbus has for years made the promotion
of vocations a
top priority. Our efforts have produced heartening results. As a matter
of fact, the Supreme Council of Knights of Columbus reports that the
councils, assemblies, and circles of our Order have reported raising
and
disbursing nearly $2.5 million to approximately 2,400 seminarians and
postulants during Year 2003 through the Order's Refund Support Vocations
Program (RSVP).
Stephenville Council 10816
Stephenville Council 10816 sponsored one of the 54 teams
that raised over $83,000 during the Erath County Relay for Life on
April 16-17 in Stephenville. Over 200 cancer survivors marched in the
ninth annual event. Benefits from the relay go to the American Cancer
Society.
From left are Jeanette Seifert, Greg Thompson, Dan Delgado, Juan Delgado,
and Grand Knight Kell Jones.
The Knights of Columbus Council 3910 Invite All St Thomas More Altar Servers To a day at Space Center Houston
On May 15th The St. Thomas More Altar Servers are being treated
to a day at Space Center Houston
by the Knights of Columbus. The Knights of Columbus want to invite the Altar
Servers to join us at the
St. Thomas More parking lot on Saturday May 15 at 10:00am as we caravan to Space
Center Houston for a day of learning fun. Be sure to bring your permission
slips
and a little bit of spending money for lunch. We should be back at 6:00pm. It's
the Knights of Columbus' way of saying thank you for all of the great
service you provide at the masses.
A DREAM BECOMES A REALITY
After many years of dreaming; a statue to the “Unborn Child” became a reality for Mansfield’s Council 7736. On March 28, 2004 they unveiled a statue of the Holy Family which was crafted of white marble in Italy and flown in for the ceremony. A plaque Stating “You will never be forgotten” is attached to the black granite base and is surrounded by a cross-made with 150 bricks, which were bought by parishioners assuring that the memorial will be remembered. The memorial is directly in front of St Jude’s Church.
Russ Hart who spoke at the dedication spearheaded this project. The dedication was presided over by Terry Mosher, Grand Knight and Deacon Richard Sojak representing Bishop Delaney. State Secretary Leo Hanus representing the Texas State Council congratulated the Council on this accomplishment. . 4th Degree Honor Guard members, led by Color Corps Commander Pat Henz and Assistant Commander Robert Hernandez stood for the Mass and Dedication. The Catholic Women of St Jude’s Parish sponsored a reception following the ceremony.
CONGRATULATIONS TO THE KNIGHTS OF COUNCIL 7736
Knights of Columbus at Chrism Mass Social Hour at City Centre of San Fernando
The chapter provided
the bar on the second floor of the newly remodeled City Centre,
at San Fernando Cathedral, social hour prior to the annual Chrism
Mass. The Mass is used to bless the oils used throughout the year
during the different sacraments and rites of the Catholic Church.
The mass celebrates the mystery of the anointing, ("oil of
gladness" (Ps 44: 8) which marks the life of every Christian,
from the day of his Baptism.
David Garcia, rector of San Fernando, had asked Council 4140 for assistance.
The chapter sponsored the bar while the council provided the manpower and peripherals
of a well stocked bar i.e., napkins, bartenders, stirrers, ice, set up buckets,
ice chest, vest and bow ties for bartenders, ice thongs, water pitchers, trash
bag, wine bucket, cut limes, etc.
Yarlen Floral Decorations, donated linen and skirts for two tables, the four
bartenders, Al Garza, Gene Mireles, Jerry Janecka and Rudy Escamilla in black
slacks, white shirt and black bow tie and vests represented Council 4140 and
the Chapter.
Special thanks to Steve Wall, GK Council 8065, for a case of red wine, Robert
Von Lehmden, Chapter Vice President, for soft drinks, Mike Morrison District
Deputy 38 for liquor, Assembly 2102 for case of white wine, Don Free, of Boerne
Council, for liquor.
One monsignor declared the affair was absolutely smashing and first rate! Father
David Garcia, rector of San Fernando, has already put in a request that the Chapter
be the host again for next year’s Mass. Grand Knight Rudy Escamilla, Council
4140, responded that the Knights of Columbus have always supporting our priests
and will do so again.
Attending the social were many priests from out of town, from Pleasanton, Jourdanton,
Poteet, etc., and San Antonio parishes as well.
Our Most Reverend Archbishop, Patrick F. Flores, D.D., making his last appearance
for this Mass, stayed for the entire social as did our two Auxiliary Bishops
of the Archdiocese, Most Reverends Thomas J. Flanagan, D.D. and Patrick J. Zurek,
D.D.
The San Antonio Chapter of the Knights of Columbus scored a good public relations
coup in this important day for all priests to gather at the heart of the Archdiocese,
in the oldest cathedral in the Americas, to consecrate the blessed oils used
hroughout the year.
He's Back with 400!
Ed Zacher reached his 400th donation of blood products on April 1, 2004 at Stewart Regional Blood Center in Tyler, Texas.
Ed
Zacher is "hooked
up" to the apheresis machine that
collects plasma and platelets.
Ed
Zacher received a
certificate of appreciation from John Drury, COO of Stewart Regional Blood
Center. Ed lives in Irving, TX but makes the 250 mile round trip visit to
Tyler to donate about once a month. He previously lived in Tyler. Ed is a
member of Irving Knights of Columbus council and a member of Holy Family
Nazareth Church.
Editor's Note: Ed now challenges all Brother Knights to contribute. Will you accept?
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