Knights Salmon Fishing Trip
Well, it's that time of the year again. I'm sure many of
you have seen the TV program , "Fishing with Roland
Martin." Well, how about "Salmon Fishing with
the Knights of Columbus."
The date is Thursday, July 13th.....Location, Emeryville
Marina...time 5:30 AM...boat , The Seeker....cost, $53.00
that includes muffins, OJ, Bloody Mary's, soda, beer, and
snacks. If you need fishing equipment, it can be rented.
Poles are $8, tackle is $7 and 1 day license is $6.50.
The boat is 55' and will hold 30 people. We will only be
taking 25 on our charter so make your decision and get
the money in for your reservation to GK Ron Silva 846-9543
by July 1st. Please Call Me to confirm a spot. We have
sold out the last three years. We also had to turn down
three people last year. More info to follow - we already
have 12 spots booked!!
At the business meeting
last month, I witnessed the K. of C. at its finest. We
are a group of Catholic gentlemen organized to honor God
and His Church, and to help those in need, with
particular emphasis, within our own parish. We have
pledged, particularly, to be of assistance to our clergy.
An outstanding example
of this played itself out that evening. Our chaplain, Fr.
Tony, was present. He told of an upcoming celebration to
welcome groups in the parish and in particular to invite
and welcome newcomers, and people not belonging to our
parish at present. It is to be an "open house"
of sorts with a number of activities planned. A real
chance to show off the Catholic Community of Pleasanton.
He needed food
prepared and served for an expected crowd of a thousand -
no small task! After some clarifying questions and
discussion, Mike Machi, Jr. eagerly volunteered to take
on the job. A number of fellow Knights immediately
offered to help him.
All seemed settled.
Then Fr. Tony revealed there were no outside funds to
cover expenses. The disappointment among the Brothers was
palpable. After a few moments of seeming despair, the
discussion again became lively, but the desired solution
seemed impossible. The strong will to help in this good
cause, and to find a way , somehow, for the Knights to
again come through and respond to a plea from our clergy
to serve our parish, was absolute in the mind of each of
the twenty-five or so Brothers present. Many avenues were
explored but ran into severe roadblocks . God heard the
unspoken prayers of all the men present and put the idea
for a workable plan into Bro. Brad Schieferstein's mind.
It was enthusiastically approved by all. What a great
feeling of pride I felt being associated with 'these men
they call Knights'!
John Rabada
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