| Minutes of the Archdiocese
of San Antonio Chapter, Knights of Columbus Oct 17, 2007 - Council 5262, St Vincent de Paul Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by the Chapter President Rudy Escamilla
Rosary: The chapter was lead in a rosary.
Pledge of Allegiance: Led by DD JESSE AGULIAR.
Warden’s Report: Given by Brother Henry Gonzalez.
Opening Prayer: Led by Chapter VP Diego Peña.
Recognition of Guest and VIP: President Escamilla welcomes all guests, Past State Deputies and State and Chapter Officers. The GK and DD Jesse Aguliar were introduced and thanked for hosting the October meeting.
First Time Attendees were recognized.
Minutes. Minutes of the September meeting was approved with the correction of the State Soccer Challenge from November 16 to October 13 and was approved with that change and the correction will be made on the minutes posted on the web.
Chapter Chaplain Report: Bishop Flanagan told us that last Sunday gospel the Lord was disappointed because one of ten people returned to say thank you. He mentioned that he remembers the Second World War in which a reporter mentioned that whenever the English were awoken at 2 am that they never forgot who they were and they were always gracious. He asked every GK to pick the phone and call their brother members and simply say Thank you. Never forget to offer a thank you to your brother knights, to offer a thank you to your wives, to offer a thank you to your children to offer a thank you to those around you. He mentioned that he wanted to encourage that we have a great message, a message that will bring and spread LOVE for all those around your brother knights and others and say thank you to all. Also there are three things that we must do as knights one is to share hope and to give hope, to provide encouragement. He mentioned that when we talk to people today many are fed-up with life, fed-up with their life. In the Knights of Columbus there is no room to belittle anyone, there is no room to put someone down. In fact it is strictly forbidden. Take care of your brother knight, Fraternal care does not mean simply showing up for celebrations and meetings, it means to take care of our brothers. Be a real friend, when things go wrong for our brothers be there for them do not turn away. To be a Knight of Columbus means to be there for your brothers on those trying days, be a shining light for those who need help. When you first encounter someone, keep them in your vision for 60-90 seconds, try to make that person your only vision during those seconds. This makes people feel special and shows them that God loves them through you.
President’s Report: Chapter President Rudy Escamilla mentioned that April 12 is the Gala for the tournament and the 14th is the tournament. He reported on the first visit to the U.S. for the Postulator at St Marks the Evangelist on October 13 at St. Marks Assembly 3018 because they were the first assembly in the world to name themselves in honor of Saint Rafael Guizar y Valencia. The second mass that day was at the Basilica of the Little Flower. The next day the mass was at St. Rose of Lima. Then he went to Austin for mass and the Postulator must have felt at home. The priest who said the mass was from Mexico, many of the attendees were immigrants and it was in the President’s opinion the best mass of the four. There will be a December meeting at St. Jude on the 19th of December. We must also have every council nominate a family and knight of the year. Last night the there was a meeting to restart the Serra club which supports vocations. Father Zepeda and Bishop Zurek were here with representatives from other cities. They have identified various parishes to start the club. Thanks to Oscar Gutierrez for his work at the Guadalupe home.
Treasurer’s report: Chuck Green stated that there was one bill to pay to Lone Star Specialty Tee for $303. He reported that 32 councils had paid their dues. Bank Balance as the October 11, 2007 was $3,041.95 This report was approved as reported.
General Agent: Richard Gaona. Absent
Correspondence: None.
Chapter Committees: 1. Pro-Life- Wayne Pipes reported that there is one day remaining in the "Forty days for Life". It is a Pro-Life program that will reduce the number of abortions. It will began on September 26 and conclude on November the 4th. This is a National Campaign. The program consist of pray and fasting, peaceful vigilance. There are three forms that include all of the locations where the 24 hour vigil will happen. He also has a film that can be shown at the council level to ask for financial support from individual knights or councils. He also mentioned the Western Gala (Fandango) to help at Guadalupe Home support. The cost of a couple is $80 for dinner and dance to support Guadalupe Home. He also reported that the National Day for Life is October 28 at 2 pm on San Pedro.
2. Golf Report- Rusty League reported that the Golf Tournament will be on April 14, 2008. There will a meeting at Holy Spirit at 7 pm on November 6. We are considering having a Casino night at the Auction Party. He requested that all councils budget some money for a team for the golf tournament. We need more support from the councils in the form of donations, auction items and council participation. . It will take $50,000 to build a house at this time. We like to raise more so that the chapter has seed money. We need many volunteers.
3. Habitat for Humanity- Henry Gonzalez reported that the construction began on the 14th of September. All of those who signed up for food please be there by 11 am because the workers eat at noon. DD who have not registered for their dates please call 849-6616. There has been a disappointing response to help on all Fridays. We have an unsatisfactory situation that requires that we talk to people and get them to work. November 3 is landscaping day - that day we need all Catholic Youth groups and Catholic Fraternities. DDs do not forget to get the meals for the workers, those include the morning snack with liquids and lunch with liquids. The Habitat House blessing is set for 10 am on November 10th.
4. Retreats- Men’s-Charlie Carvajal, Deacon Roy Amo Retreat Director, Walter Hughen, Klaus Collingsworth, Deacon Vick and John Rutkoski spoke about the 21st Annual men’s retreat on October 26-28, 2007 from 7:30 pm at Camp Tecaboca. The theme is “Open your eyes to the Holy Family.” Contact at Dean Roy at 210-348-6662 or Charlie Carvajal 210-479-1295.
5. Trustees. No Report
6. Religious Appreciation Dinner- Roy Ball and Rudy Escamilla are the Co-Chairs for the Dinner. Part of the purpose for dinner is to raise some funds. The event may be on the 24th of February. Planning will begin and he requested that councils budget funds for the dinner. Roy and Ernest Rodriguez presented all type of things being sold for very inexpensive cost to raise funds for the appreciation dinner.
7. Veterans Administration Guadalupe Province Representative for the VA Volunteer Services- Henry Gonzalez and Wayne reported that there was a presentation of 100 rosaries for veterans. President Escamilla read an email asking for help for a wounded Iraq army NCO, Jason Gamez, who's father is a Knight in Corpus Christi. He was wounded on Sept 17 in Iraq, and is not in good shape but his family is asking for help. He is at BAMC. The Chapter passed a hat for donations for Gamez.
8. Tootsie Roll Drive- Bill Roeglein. The drive is scheduled for this weekend Bill reported that 30 councils are working 36 locations and another in April, 2008. Bill reported that if there is a corner that you would like, let him know so he may check to see if it is available.
9. Seminarian Report- Angel Perez .
Old Business: None
New Business: None
Diocesan Deputy Report: Jim Wade mentioned that the movie Bella is an awesome movie and to find out about the movie and all of the miracles that are associated with the movie would be surprise. What we are encouraging for the weekend of October 26 if it sells out in San Antonio then sell as many seats in the parishes then it will be distributed through-out the US. It is our responsibility to promote this movie.
Fourth Degree: No Report.
State Directors and Committee Reports:
Guest Speakers:
The Next Meeting is November 21 the day before Thanksgiving at St. Brigid .
The sick and in distress were mentioned and prayed for.
Closing Prayer was led by President Rudy Escamilla and the meeting was adjourned.
Respectfully submitted, Brother Louis Benavides, Council 7770, Chapter Secretary.
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