Livermore Knightly News
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April 30, 2019


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In this Issue
In This Issue:
Buckle UP!!
May is a great Month for the Livermore Knights!!

Business Meeting
A Retreat
Rosaries
RCCBB
Membership Drive
Pancake Breakfast (for Ultrasound)
Baby Bottles (for Ultrasound)
State Convention
Bombers
Pancake Breakfast


Upcoming Events
Upcoming events ...
more details on the website - www.livermoreknights.org

On the horizon -

Business Meeting 5/2
Men's Retreat - 5/4
Rib Cookoff - 5/11
St Michael Membership Drive 5/11
Convention - 5/16- 5/19
Pancake Breakfast - 5/19
May Rosaries
Bombers Event - 5/26

RCCBB IS ALMOST HERE! --- May 11th!
If you haven't signed up yet, now is the time
Barry will give everyone details Thursday at the business meeting (please come to hear firsthand) but we will need everyones help as we have our biggest event of the year on May 11th.

Take a look at the SignUp Genius and be a part of what will be one of the best events in Livermore this year!
Business Meeting Thursday
When: May 2nd; Dinner at 7, meeting at 7:30
Where: St Michael Large Hall

Don't miss the last two 2018-19 business mtgs!

May meeting:
1) Presenting slate for next year's officers
2) Receiving another award from the state (Past State Deputy Romeo Quevedo will be here)
3) Reviewing latest details on the 5/11 RCCBB
4) Posting proposed resolutions for convention
5) PLUS, see the binders submitted for the State Convention consideration
AND MORE...
Rosaries
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When: Thursday
Where: St Michael Courtyard; 6:30 pm

We will have the 6:30 rosary in the courtyard this week to allow people to make it for 7 pm dinner.

We will shift to 7 pm other Thursdays to match with Father Carl's daily rosaries in May - please take time to support this daily parish activity at St Michael. As we know, the rosary is one of our strongest weapons for good.

No need to sign up...you just need to bring your rosary and pray with us.
Men's Retreat: Cooperating with God's Grace

LEADER: Fr. Sergio Probst
Adjunct Professor
Dominican School of Philosophy and Theology
When: May 4th, 8:30 am
Where: Dominican House, Fremont
Cost: $40 for the day, includes meals

You must take time to escape and reflect.

This is your opportunity in a beautiful location with a perfect topic and an experienced and skilled retreat leader.

SIGN UP NOW for this excellent retreat. If you know a man in our parishes who would like to attend but is not a Knight, please invite him. It is a great opportunity to get them familiar with the council.
Special Advertisement for our partner - St Michael School

St Michael School is having a fundraiser on May 4th. Many of us will be at the men's retreat. However, if you can not make it, please consider supporting the school fundraiser event at Chipotle...
Membership Drive -
St Michael
May 11 / 12
What: Membership Drive
Where: St Michael
When: May 11 / 12 after all masses

This is our last 2018-19 membership drive. Everyone should participate. We need Catholic men who would be great additions to our council. Let's add new members and sign on those that expressed interest already.
Life-Saving Pancakes
May 19
What: Pancake Breakfast
Where: St Michael Large Hall
When: 7:30 - 11:30AM

We kick-off Phase 2 of our Ultrasound Initiative on May 19th with a FREE pancake breakfast...let's sign up to help and spread the word.
Baby Bottle Campaign
May 18/19 - June 1/2
What: Baby Bottle Campaign
Where: Both Parishes
When: Hand out all masses May 19

Part 2 of Phase 2 of our Ultrasound Initiative is our baby bottle campaign...we hand out on 5/19, parishioners fill up with change and donations and return on 6/1. Looking for Knights, families, Scouts, etc. to help with this.
Wings of Freedom (Bombers Event)
May 26/27
What: Wings of Freedom Tour
Where: Livermore Airport
When: Memorial Day Weekend

Help grill and sell lunch to visitors at the Memorial Day Wings of Freedom event at Livermore Airport. See the vintage airplanes on display. Meet war veterans and raise funds for our veterans scholarships.
Knights in the News
Member News
In our prayers
Pray for the repose of the soul of Sir Knight, Kumar Jayasuriya, who passed suddenly a week ago Sunday of a heart attack. Kumar, only 60 years old, was member of the St Joan of Arc council and became a Fourth Degree knight just last October.

Pray for continued recovery of SK Vince Perpetuo.

Pray for the repose of the soul of Rev. James Matthews, rector at Christ the Light Cathedral, who passed away suddenly over the weekend.

Pray for repose of the soul of Brother Knight John Pruner and for his family in this difficult time.

Pray for the repose of the soul of Annie Aflague Smith, sister of Lady Knight Mary Mitchell and for her family in this time of mourning.

Pray for the repose of the soul of Correen O'Rourke, who passed away unexpectedly, and for Joe Burrescia's family in this difficult time.

Pray for the repose of the soul of Anthony Passannante, father of Brother Dan Passanante.

Pray for the repose of the soul of Alberto Garcia Jr and for his family.

Pray for Jan Robinson, sister of brother John Robinson, who is suffering from breast cancer.

Pray for the continued healing of WDD Ken Rief's broken arm.

Brother Chuck Harding who is still recovering from a back injury.

Brother Ruben Velazquez who is recovering from surgery for his medical condition.

Brother Abe Quinones - getting treatment for pre-cancerous virus that was caught early. Thank you for your earlier prayers.

Philip Chukwu, Brother of Columba Chukwu - Who has received cell treatment and is now on chemotherapy with good prognosis. Keep the prayers coming.

Cristopher Carrano's mother, Elizabeth, is still on dialysis and in need of a kidney transplant. Please pray for the location of a viable and willing donor and for her recovery.

Ed Rocca, PGK - Dialysis

Patrick Wehmann, Pastor - Illness

Our Seminarians - Nathaniel Mayne, Juan Carlos Ponce, Candelario Jimenez, Aidan Cameron-Smith, Paul Park

Christians persecuted in the Middle East

Protection of the unborn and an end to abortion

Brother Vaughn Brugman - Cancer

Brother Ron Hauck

Janine Robles - Kidney issues

Child of Brother Joe Allen

Brother Rich Stewart - Health issues related to seizure

Lindy and Dick Epp - Medical care

Cheryl Ruth - Coma
GoFundMe for a brother Sir Knight

Sir Knight Kumar Jayasuriya passed suddenly a week ago of a heart attack. Kumar, only 60 years old, was member of the St Joan of Arc council and became a Fourth Degree knight just last October. He leaves behind a wife, Miyeshka and two daughters. A GoFundMe has been established to help his family. Click here for more information and contribute to help his family.
The 'Word' from our Sponsor


" They found the stone rolled away from the tomb, but when they entered, they did not find the body of the Lord Jesus."
- Luke 24:2-3
Did you hear the one ...


The Pope goes to New York. He is picked up at the airport by a limousine. He looks at the beautiful car and says to the driver, "You know, I hardly ever get to drive. Would you please let me?" 

The driver is understandably hesistant and says, "I'm sorry, but I don't think I'm supposed to do that." 

But the Pope persists, "Please?" The driver finally lets up. "Oh, all right, I can't really say no to the Pope." 

So the Pope takes the wheel, and boy, is he a speed demon! He hits the gas and goes around 100 mph in a 45 zone. A policeman notices and pulls him over. 

The cop walks up and asks the Pope to roll down the window. Startled and surprised, the young officer asks the Pope to wait a minute. He goes back to his patrol car and radios the chief. 

Cop: Chief, I have a problem. 

Chief: What sort of problem? 

Cop: Well, you see, I pulled over this guy for driving way over the speed limit but it's someone really important. 

Chief: Important like the mayor? 

Cop: No, no, much more important than that. 

Chief: Important like the governor? 

Cop: Wayyyyyy more important than that. 

Chief: Like the president? 

Cop: More. 

Chief: Who's more important than the president? 

Cop: I don't know, but he's got the Pope driving for him!  

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