| Minutes of the Archdiocese
of San Antonio Chapter, Knights of Columbus Nov 21, 2007 - Council 11596, St Brigid Call to Order: The meeting was called to order by the Chapter President Rudy Escamilla
Rosary: The chapter was lead in a rosary by Deacon Roy Amo
Pledge of Allegiance: Led by DD Jesse Aguilar.
Warden’s Report: Given by Brother Roy Ball reported that 33 members were in attendance.
Opening Prayer: Led by Chapter Chaplain Bishop Flanagan
Recognition of Guest and VIP: President Escamilla welcomes all guests, Past State Deputies and State and Chapter Officers. The GK Richard Oubre and DD 29 Manuel Ramos were introduced and thanked for hosting the November meeting.
First Time Attendees were recognized.
Minutes. Minutes of the October meeting was approved as posted on the web.
Chapter Chaplain Report: Bishop Flanagan told us that he was very glad to be back at St. Brigid’s Parish, it had been his last parish that he served prior to becoming Bishop and he Thanked God for his visit and this Chapter meeting be held at St. Brigid. He stated that we should focus on tomorrow, thanking God not for one day but for every day that we are alive. We should thank God for the gift of Faith, for the gift of Family, and for the gift of Friends. He mentioned that at St. Brigid there is a saying that is posted that says” There are no strangers only friends that we have not met.” There was a priest who I knew that taught many years at a Catholic college, this priest had very little experience in sports especially football but he coached it. He prayed asking God to lead and guide him in this endeavor. He had some star players quit the team because of his philosophy that there are no Stars only Team. Some of these star players would swallow their pride and return to the team. They all began to realize that it was a team that played not a person. The priest had his team play in the play-off for over ten years winning at least three championships. We need to thank God for our team as Knights. We need to give thanks for our brothers knights. We can give thanks in special ways, one is through the Eucharist and the other is through our Mother Mary. Thank Mary for how she has watched over you and me. In the Eucharist we give thanks for the special sacrament that Jesus gave us. All of us are enriched by it, that it brings us to life everlasting that is possible through Christ. This sacrament is the one sacrament that is meant to be taken daily and daily is why we should give thanks to God for everything he has given. The Eucharist is the sacrament that has bonded us and for the well being that all of us have in Christ and in each other and I thank God for the blessings that each one of you has been to me. I wish you a happy thanksgiving.
President’s Report: Chapter President Rudy Escamilla mentioned that when he was young his parish priest told him that we do not do Thanksgiving, but we celebrate it every day. December meeting will be at St. Jude on the 19th. It is an open meeting. The Chapter has begun to receive nominations for the Knight and Family of the year. These nominates must have been a knight of the month or family of the month during the previous year. Joe Lopez reported that he is unable to attend. He also mentioned Catholic radio will advertise any event. Supreme is requesting volunteers for a Spanish speaking degree team which will be traveling into New Mexico and Texas.
Treasurer’s report: Chuck Green stated that there are 34 councils had paid their dues. The men’s retreat generated a deposit of $5,701 with expenses of $5,274.64 Bank Balance as the 20th of November, 2007 was $3,587.17. This report was approved as reported.
General Agent: Richard Gaona announced that on December 1th he will be retiring but he will be a consultant for the Order until June 30th 2008
Correspondence: None.
Chapter Committees: 1. Pro-Life- Wayne Pipes. No Report.
2. Golf Report- The Golf Tournament will be on April 14, 2008. The Auction Party will be a Casino night at Retama Park on Saturday, April 12.
3. Habitat for Humanity- Henry Gonzales.
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. There were 68 men at the retreat. The intention was that these men go back home as a better men. Makes plan for next year’s retreat in October, 2008.
5. Trustees. No Report
6. Religious Appreciation Dinner- Roy Ball and Rudy Escamilla are the Co-Chair for the Dinner. On the 24th of February at 4140. There is one change to the event we must provide 7-8 workers to set up and take down. This was provided by 4140 in the past but they will be unable to do this coming event. Part of the purpose for dinner is to raise some funds. 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 Pipes.
8. Tootsie Roll Drive- Bill Roeglein.
9. Seminarian Report- Angel Perez requested help for additional seminarians
Old Business: None
New Business: None
Diocesan Deputy Report: Jim Wade stated that we started out well and we must support our insurance agents and the Tootsie roll drive was a success. Because we made our goal I was able to give Archbishop Gomez $67,700. January 5th will be our diocesan conference mid-year meeting at Council 5262, it is open to all knights in the council in addition to the GK, FS and all of the other officers. Reach out to all our brother knights pay them a visit if they are sick or missing.
Fourth Degree: Mike Morrison mentioned that there will be a dedication on December 21 at Padre Pio. The exemplification will be at St. Pius X.
State Directors and Committee Reports:
Guest Speakers:
The Next Meeting is December 19 at St Jude.
The sick and in distress were mentioned and prayed for.It is an open meeting.
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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