posted Jan 8, 2012 6:31 PM by David Pomaville
Knights of Columbus Parish Breakfast - Sunday January 15, 2012
Join the Knights of Columbus on Sunday January 15th after all morning Masses for a Parish Breakfast in support of the Sister Disciples of the Divine Master http://www.pddm.us/p.whoweare.php
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posted Aug 7, 2011 6:29 PM by David Pomaville
Get your tickets now for the First Annual Parish Dinner Dance. Tickets are $25 dollars per person. Details on the attached flier. |
posted Jul 18, 2011 7:21 PM by David Pomaville
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As we begin the Columbian Year I feel it is important to start the
year with solid plan to help us accomplish our objectives of making charitable
acts, supporting our Church and community, assisting our seminarians,
supporting our youth, promoting strong families, and looking out for each
other. Here at Council 6092 we have a
long tradition of being the foundation of many great works of charity in our
Parish. However, I don’t want to rest on
the success of the past few years, I want to go into this year knowing we have;
1.
Good communication among our members and with
the Church.
2.
That we identify and opportunities for Brother
Knights to work hard to and make a difference in our community.
3.
That we work together, inviting all Brother
Knights to participate in charitable acts and projects.
Please join me on
July 26th from 7pm until 8:30pm in Room 21 for an Annual Program
Planning Meeting.
Bring
your calendar, your ideas, and your willingness to say yes to what you can do. At this meeting we will be discussing and
the various activities, charitable acts, and programs that we will be offering
through the year. I promise you that if
we can get a good Annual Program Plan in place we can accomplish tremendous
things.
Sincerely,
David Pomaville
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posted Jun 30, 2011 9:37 PM by David Pomaville
Do you need fireworks to celebrate the 4th of July? Shop at Shaw west of Blackstone (South Side of Shaw). You will support the Knights and youth programs. See attached flier. |
posted Jun 22, 2011 8:57 AM by David Pomaville
Floyd Knuffke, age 88, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, June 17, 2011, in the presence of his wife, Melba; and two of his children, Terry and Chris. Floyd was a veteran of World War II, proudly serving as a sailor in the United States Navy in the South Pacific. After the war, he continued to serve his country in the U.S. Naval Reserve until 1955. Until his retirement, Floyd was Sales Manager for Schilling/ McCormick. Floyd was a professed member of the Third Order of Our Lady of Mt. Carmel and St. Teresa of Avila; he was a Fourth Degree Knight and past Grand Knight of the Knights of Columbus at St. Anthony's; and he was in the Silver Angels of St. Anthony's and the Silver Foxes of Clovis. After retirement he served in various apostolic works, especially as Chief Financial Officer for Catholic Truth International from 1986 - 2000. Floyd and Melba proudly celebrated their 60th wedding anniversary, on April 28, 2011. Floyd is survived by his wife, Melba Knuffke, of Fresno; children, Terry Tolbert of Tacoma, Wa., and Chris Knuffke of Santa Clarita, Ca.; 12 grandchildren and four great-grandchildren; and two half-sisters, Rosie and Mikie of Texas; numerous nieces and nephews, and his beloved dog, Rex. Visitation will be held at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, on Thursday, June 23, 2011, from 5:00 p.m. - 7:00 p.m. followed by Recitation of the Rosary at 7:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, on Friday, June 24, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. Interment will follow at St. Peter's Cemetery. In lieu of flowers, please send donations in Floyd Knuffke's name to the Hinds Hospice, 1616 W. Shaw, Ste. C1, Fresno, Ca. 93711. Condolences may be offered by visiting whitehurstsullivan.com Whitehurst Sullivan Burns & Blair Funeral Home 1525 E. Saginaw Way Fresno (559)227-4048 |
posted May 29, 2011 8:09 AM by David Pomaville
Monsignor Laserian Byrne was born to James and Mary Byrne on June 22, 1924, in Tullamore, Offaly, Ireland, the eldest of 7 children. He was ordained June 20, 1948, at All Hallow's Seminary in Dublin. Of his early days in Ireland, Monsignor often remarked that family was his most important source of recreation. He remembered how his father would take him on the handlebars of his bike and ride three miles to Mass. His love of family was always evident either with his own or with all those whom he met over his 63 years of priesthood. He served the diocese of Monterey-Fresno from 1948, beginning with his assignment to Our Lady of Mercy in Merced, followed by Our Lady of Mount Carmel in Fresno. In 1954, he was assigned to St. Francis Church in Bakersfield as an assistant under Monsignor Patrick Leddy. In all, he served 12 years as an associate and remarked "there was no shortage of priests in those years." His first assignment as pastor was in Mojave at St. Francis Church with a mission church in Boron. Wherever he was assigned, he followed in the footsteps of the Carpenter, always building and improving. During this time, the Second Vatican Council was changing the structure of the church in many ways. He recognized how difficult some of the changes were on the laity, but also echoed how difficult they were on the priests. English, not Latin, became the language of Mass and the priests now faced the people. He felt they were good changes because the laity felt more involved in the church. After Mojave, Monsignor served as pastor at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in Clovis, St. Helen's in Fresno, St Ann's in Riverdale and finally at St. Anthony of Padua in Fresno, from which he retired from full time ministry in 2000. However, he continued to practice his priesthood until shortly before his death, saying Masses, baptizing, marrying and burying those who continued to come to him. When asked about his priesthood, he commented that his greatest satisfaction came from the people and being able to help them in their happiest and most difficult times. Both the Fresno and Bakersfield chapters of the Serra Club, which fosters vocations in the church, owe their origins to Monsignor. The Fresno group recently honored him by naming their local organization, the Monsignor Laserian Byrne Chapter. He also served as chaplain for the Catholic Professional and Business Group in Fresno. His monthly newsletter columns were a source of inspiration to all. He enjoyed fishing, golfing and fellowship with friends. He was always able to put people at ease with his sense of humor and warm concern. He was preceded in death by his parents; and two of his sisters, Mary Molloy and Bridie Byrne. He is survived by his brother, Michael and wife Kay; and three sisters, Olivia Doran, Kathleen Guina and Dymphna O'Connor and husband George; as well as numerous nieces and nephews. Visitation will be at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, on Wednesday, May 25, 2011, from 3:00 to 7:00 p.m. followed by Recitation of the Holy Rosary at 7:00 p.m. A Mass of Christian Burial will be held at St. Anthony of Padua Catholic Church, on Thursday, May 26, 2011, at 11:00 a.m. Interment at St. Peter's Cemetery. Remembrances maybe made to the Msgr Laserian Byrne Endowment Fund for St. Anthony of Padua School, 5770 N. Maroa Ave. Fresno, Ca., 93704 or the Priest Retirement Fund- Diocese of Fresno, 1550 Fresno Street, Fresno, Ca., 93703. WHITEHURST Sullivan, Burns & Blair Funeral Home 1525 E. Saginaw Way Fresno (559)227-4048 www.whitehurstsullivan.com
Read more: http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/fresnobee/obituary.aspx?n=laserian-byrne&pid=151264615&fhid=3678#ixzz1Nkpn939E |
posted Oct 14, 2009 11:11 PM by David Pomaville
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We are making some changes to the website. Let me know your thoughts at the next meeting. |
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