Minutes of the Archdiocese of San Antonio Chapter, Knights of Columbus

November 19,  2003

Opening Prayer:  Bishop Tom Flanagan gave the opening prayer.

Pledge of Allegiance was recited.

Recognized Guests:

Elsa Garcia, Director of Marketing for Villa De San Antonio, a Franciscan Retirement Community  for seniors  55 and older.  Elsa welcomes all Knights to come visit.  The address is 5881 Babcock Rd, San Antonio, TX 78240. Her telephone number is 558-7600.

Sr Anne Cassidy, a Diocesan Director of Youth Ministry and CYO  spoke. She is a Salesian Sister, who recently was with Bishop Flanagan at a gathering of 23,000 young people in Houston.  CEO's and sports figures are big deals today, but our youth are suffering from the cutbacks of our times. The young people are not just the church of "tomorrow," they are the church of today. Please encourage young people, recognize them when you come into contact with them.  These people need to be invited into our activities. I applaud you for working with the youth in your Squires programs.

Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by Chapter President Kenneth Martinez at 7:50 pm

The Warden vouched that all 65 in attendance are members.

First time visitors were recognized.

Minutes.  Secretary Mike Nishimuta published the minutes on the Chapter Web Site at http://kc.texascomputerhelp.com.   The minutes were accepted as printed.

Treasurer’s report (Wayne Pipes):

The beginning balance was $ 3382.13 as of September 31.

Expenses

Income

The account balance is now $1,021.43 and the chapter holds a CD with a term of 180 days valued at $7000 maturing on 3/25/04.  The chapter voted to approve the treasurer’s report.

Correspondence. Deacon J. Denis Link, Executive Director of the Tecaboca Marianist Center for Spiritual Renewal leadership program for young leaders sent us a letter about their program and is asking for support.  Their address is P.O. Box 69, Highway 27, Mountain Home, Texas 78058-0069. Telephone 830-866-3425.

Chaplain’s Report.  Chapter Chaplain  Bishop Thomas Flanagan reported how happy he was to welcome all to St Brigid's, his home Council. "At the National Youth Gathering in Houston, my third, I had the extraordinary privilege of visiting with these youth. They have studied the church, talked to people in their churches and communities, and their hearts are heavy with the problems of today.  I spent about 7 hours with them, and it was a gift and a blessing and a great joy. We the Knights of Columbus, if we are going to survive, and to grow, we must involve the young people.  We have to be big enough, and open enough, to open our hearts to them. We have to change, and adjust to the needs of the times, which are far different today than when I joined. On the subject of our Council meetings, make sure people, especially newcomers, are welcomed, that no one sits alone. I have a chalice that belonged to Lezandro Ganz. He was a quiet man, who never spoke up in a meeting, but on the way home, he would talk about it. He was a member because he enjoyed the fraternity. I believe that that the Habitat for Humanity program is a great way that we can represent our faith in the community." 

Chapter President. The Pilgrim Center of  Hope is a Catholic Evangelization Ministry. One of the outreaches they support is a booth at the Airport for the dissemination of  information about the Catholic Church. They are looking for help at volunteering during the daytime in 2-hour shifts. Their website is http://pilgrimcenter.com. Deacon Tom and Mary Jane Fox can be reached by telephone at 521-3377.

Chapter Committees:

1.  Habitat for Humanity and Golf Tournament - Bob Von Lehmden reported that planning is on track and we are looking for donations and sponsorships.  We invite you to participate on one of our committees. Our next meeting is December 1 at Holy Spirit. The House blessing is this Saturday at 10:00 am.

2.  Website.  The Chapter website is available at http://kc.texascomputerhelp.com. Please review the web pages, especially the list of Councils and submit any corrections to Mike at mike@nishimuta.net.  There is also a web site for the Bishop Flanagan Golf Tournament at http://sagolf.org. The userid is “john” and the password is “paul” for the private section. 

3. Clergy Appreciation Dinner.  The dinner is scheduled for Feb 8, 2004. 

4. Retreat.  A couples retreat is scheduled for first weekend in April.

5.  Chapter Rosary and Social.  (Brother Fred Diaz, GK 7342). The monthly rosary is held on the  3^rd Tuesday of each month at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church downtown, 617 South Santa Rosa, in Church Hall, and we begin at 7 pm.   We had 65 attend last night. Deacon Rogers says he is still working to get the rosary filmed.

6. Fourth Degree. Thanks for the good turnout for the Catholic Daughters. Supreme is pushing that we not forget our veterans. Henry Gonzales Deputy GK at St Jude's is the Diocesan representative to the VA Hospital.

New Business:  Ken Martinez thanked us for remembering his father, who passed away recently.

Deacon Vick is working on a Eucharistic Congress for the Spring of 2004.

Speakers

Diocesan Deputy Sattelmaier and Doris wish all of you a happy and healthy Thanksgiving. As of Nov 1, we have 125 new members for the year. Charity - we are doing great 38.31% toward our goal. Of 17 Councils who participated in the Tootsie Roll Drive, only 7 have sent in their money. I need your results of the recruiting blitz. Diocesan Free throw is scheduled for Feb 21. I need information from each Council that is sponsoring a Seminarian - please let me know if you are.

The Archdiocesan midyear meeting is scheduled for  Jan 10, 2004 8 am to 2 pm at Little Flower Parish Hall, 905 Kentucky Ave. Lunch is $5, RSVP by Jan 8 to Brother Tini Garcia 732-4476.

Jerry Janecka reported on a meeting Nov 5-6 with all the Priests of the dormant councils.

 Joe B. Cortinaz, Council 8621 is selling raffle tickets for the Natalia Assembly.

District Deputy Dean Murphy announced that the 1st degree held every 1st Wed at St Monica, Council 9681 is now to be sponsored and held at Council 9291,  St John Newman, 6680 Crestway at 7 pm. The exception is the December 1st Degree will be held at St Helena.

Council 7983 invites you to the annual Teddy Bear for kids dance on Fri Dec 12 at 7:30 - 11:30 at the Al Zafar Shrine in Temple. Contact Jesse Tovar at 684-5971.

Pedro Torres Deputy GK 3345 . The December Chapter meeting will be held at the Holy Family Parish Hall 152 Florencia and Aurora. (NOT AT THE COUNCIL HALL).

The San Fernando Cathedral Squire Circle is sponsoring a one day trip to San Juan Texas and Progreso, Mexico on Sunday, Dec 7. $30.00 per person. For reservations contact 421-2593 or 737-6964.

Host District Deputy.  DD Michael Morrison was recognized. He thanked everyone for finding the church in the dark.

Host Grand Knight Wayne Pipes was thanked, and he thanked the Lady Knights for preparing the wonderful dinner.

Next meeting will be December 18, 2003 Our Lady of the Rosary, 3345. It will be an open meeting, please bring spouse or family member.

The sick and in distress were remembered.  We remember Ken Martinez' father who passed away. Brother Al Sendero. John Dodge. Eddie Garcia. Bill Wallace from St Matthews. Jerry Janecka's Brother in Law. Jose Hernandez 3345, former DD.

Closing Prayer. Bishop Flanagan led us in prayer

Meeting  Adjourned.

Respectfully submitted,

Brother Mike Nishimuta

Future Chapter Meetings

January 21, 2004 Immaculate Conception 4140

February - Open

March 17, 2004 St Patrick 8067