Church, Events

Family Rosary Crusade 2011

It is my pleasure to write to you regarding the upcoming Family Rosary Crusade on October 15, 2011 which commemorates the 50th anniversary of the original event organized by Fr. Patrick Peyton in San Francisco with more than 500,000 participants in Golden Gate Park. Father Peyton was the priest who coined the famous phrase “the family that prays together stays together”.

The Knights of Columbus at the Saint Francis Chapter is a co-sponsor of this historic event together with the Legion of Mary and the Immaculate Heart Radio. There will be an estimated 20,000 participants. The Archdiocese of San Francisco, the dioceses of Oakland and San Jose will all participate. In fact, the bishops of these dioceses will be present. It will be held on October 15, 2011 at the Civic Center Plaza in front of the San Francisco City Hall at 12:00 noon.

October 15 will be upon us relatively shortly. We cordially invite you all to come to the event and also ask that you, the Grand Knights, and all others who have received this letter, to actively promote this Family Rosary Crusade among all the members of your Councils by encouraging all your members to attend the event wearing their Council jackets if they have them, offer to help your parishes in promoting the event among the parishioners with pastors’ permission. There shall be a general call-out from the 4th Degree Masters for substantial Color Corps presence.

You are also welcome to visit the website: www.familyrosarycrusade2011.com
The contact person regarding the Family Rosary Crusade is PCP George Yen at (415)242-2477 or
georgewyen@aol.com or 3632 Ulloa Street, San Francisco, CA 94116.
Saint John Vianney, Pray for Us !
Charles H. Clark
State Deputy

Family, Family of the Month

Family of the Month August 2011

Family of the Month August 2011Brothers, we are very pleased and honored to announce that the family of Brother Andy Thielan, was elected as the Family of the Month for the month of August 2011..

Andy’s family attended St. Mary’s parish, where he sponsored one of the $80 every 80 minute raffle in addition to volunteering at the bar in Giovanni hall during the St. Mary’s festival. Andy has volunteered at the St. Stephens family feast and participated in the dinners provided to us during our business meeting the last few months. His wife has served a few years as a member of the pastoral council and currently serves as its president. She volunteers heavily with St. Mary’s school and parish and is also a Eucharistic minister. Two of his sons currently attend Jesuit high school and he has another at St. Mary’s elementary. All of his son’s have served as altar boys. In show of support, his entire family showed up at both St. Mary’s festival and St. Stephens’s family feast. He also heads St. Mary’s basketball night. It is with much thanks and appreciation that this month’s “Family of the Month” is Andy Thielan’s Family.

Members of the Knights of Columbus Council 953 wishing the Andy Thielan family, MANY-MANY HAPPY YEARS!

Council, Knight of the Month

Knight of the Month August 2011

Knight of the Month August 2011Brothers, we are very pleased and honored to announce that Brother Mike Murphy, was elected as the Knight of the Month for the month of August 2011..

Mike Murphy is one of our newer, most active members. He joined our council just over 3 months ago, but that does not diminish his contributions to our council. This Knight helped bar-tend the shrimp feed, crab feed and Oktoberfest, ALL before he became a Knight. He’s attended most every meeting and he’s been very active at our Councils functions. You may have seen him volunteer at St. Mary’s zippy bun booth or at the St. Stephens family feast. We’ve also enjoyed a couple of dinners that he and a few other knights made for us. He has also signed up to help at our next event, the chili 4 life cook off on October 1st. To my recollection, he’s never turned us down when we asked him to help. He holds a bright future with this council and it’s with great pride that is month’s “Knight of the Month” is Mike Murphy.

Members of the Knights of Columbus Council 953 wishing Brother Mike Murphy, MANY-MANY HAPPY YEARS!

St. John Vianney, Pray for Us.