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FR. MAHER'S KNIGHTLY NEWS
'Come Grow With Us!'
June 2006
VOLUME XXX ISSUE 12
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Father Maher's Knightly News is published monthly by Fr. Peter Paul Maher Council 6793 of the Knights of Columbus, P.O. Box 570, Olney, MD 20830. Please e-mail your articles in WORD format by the 20th of each month to: editor6793@yahoo.com |
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Contents . . .
GRAND KNIGHT'S MESSAGE
Is Anyone Out There???
As I began my term as Grand Knight, almost a year ago, one of my goals was to try to motivate our members to become more active in our Council. In almost every Grand Knight's message I wrote, from July to May, I tried to encourage you to attend and participate in our council functions and activities or to help out or to hold one of our council positions. The response was dismal.
Most of our council functions are sparsely attended by council members and we often do not have enough people to staff the positions we need to efficiently run this Council. We have over 400 brother Knights in this council but you would not know it from attendance at our Business and Social meetings, where usually only 14 to 20 attend. Our Social meetings have provided some great guest speakers, with topics that were of current interest and should have packed the house, but the same 14 to 20, which includes some spouses, attended. I was convinced at one point that no one was bothering to even read the newsletter to know what was going on in the Council.
I often hear from Brother Knights, as I make my phone calls to try to fill positions, that "I'm too busy", but so are the dedicated group of Knights that are always here to provide the best possible example of what a council should be. In the February newsletter I wrote "Being a Knight is not always easy and sometimes requires some sacrifice, some inspiration and some perspiration. Being a Knight is being proud of what you have accomplished and being a Knight is feeling the excitement about what you have yet to do."
As you know I am seeking another term as your Grand Knight and, if elected, the message will continue and will be the same: "Get Involved." So, at this point I would like to get some input from you. What can we do to get you to become more active in our Council and what can we do better? I am anxious to hear your suggestions and would like to discuss them with you. Please call me at 301 774 6338 or e-mail me at jgiacal@verizon.net
I'm excited about the upcoming year. There's plenty to do but we need your help. So come on, catch the excitement and come grow with us.
Thank You, Jack Giacalone, your Grand Knight
FRATERNAL BENEFITS
THINKING ABOUT A VACATION
No doubt the signs of spring have had their effect on you. Initially, getting outdoors is the obvious thing to do. We start by poking around the garden, working on the lawn, attending softball practice, dusting off the gas grill.
Beneath it all we sense that vacation time is near. This pleases everyone. It doesn't matter whether we are planning an elaborate vacation or will simply enjoy the company of our family at home - the feeling is the same. Vacations are fun.
If we've planned properly, chances are that some of our hard earned dollars have been set aside for this occasion. We recognize that if we plan to spend money in the pursuit of enjoyment, the ordinary fixed expenses - mortgage, utilities, etc. - must still be paid. So you need a "vacation fund".
All of this makes good sense. The soundness of the idea is obvious. Isn't it amazing that so many of us see the wisdom of planning for our vacations each summer, but fail to plan our long range vacation - retirement. The government has thought about it and encouraged your independence at retirement age. Your place of employment has probably thought about it and planned a pension for you.
The only one left is you...it's time you thought about it. Find out how you can add to government and employer programs an amount sufficient to provide for you and yours.
After all, retirement is the longest vacation you'll ever take. Call me today and we'll plan it together.
Fraternally, Rick Morin, FICF, CSA 301 384 7627
DISTRICT DEPUTY'S MESSAGE
by Kevin Jeffords, DD
My Final District Deputy Report
There are so many people you want and have to thank at the end of your term. The first would be State Deputy Ron White and all the State Officers. I did everything I was asked to do, and a little more. I feel I will be leaving the District better than when I came in. This was done not by me, but by the great Grand Knights I had a privilege to work with in the past two years.
Let's start with Council #2169, Father Rosensteel. PGK, Peter Bonin: an old friend who helped me when I was Grand Knight. Pete, you have always been a gentleman and always will be. GK Pat Bowles: my "Grill Master" I wish you would have let me help you through your year as Grand Knight. I know we will always be friends.
Council #5547, Holy Family. PGK, Joseph Johnston: we became friends from the first meeting. Joe would call me and see how I was doing or ask a K of C question almost every other day. This was good, because he walked away with quite a few awards from the beach. To this date we still speak. GK Clarence Morris: just as with Joe, the communication line is open. I'm sure we all will be hearing from Clarence in the future.
Council #6793, Father Peter Paul Maher. PGK, Innocent d'Almeida: if there were a kinder person in the K of C, I wish someone would show him to me. Innocent was a very hard working Grand Knight and brought to light the changes that were needed at his Council. GK, Jack Giacalone: for a Knight that has only been in the K of C for such a short time, you have learned so much and done so much. I can see only good things for you in the future, if you want them.
Council #11106, St. John the Baptist. GK Michael John: another Knight that has jumped into the Order with both feet. Michael has completed two years as GK and is looking forward to being a PAST Grand Knight. A true Knight among men. I hope he is thanked for what he has done for his Council and the Order.
Council #11769, Our Lady of Vietnam GK Loi Nguyen: My Star Council. I have always enjoyed OLOVN's Installations, meetings and council functions. I hope they remember my wife and I in the future.
District Warden, Ernest Harley and his wife Marye. Shirley and I want to thank you for not only being our friends, but being there in times of need. We wish you all the best in your future in the K of C. If there is anything you need or we can do for you, please let us know.
My Brother District Deputies and all the Financial Secretaries that I harassed - you were only doing your job. The Program Directors and the hardest working man in the State. State Membership Director, Dan Ward who was out driving every night helping Councils, Districts, the State and the Order. You got our respect, friendship and thanks.
Special thanks to All our Newsletter Editors, whom without YOU, none of this would be read or published each and every month.
There is one person I need to thank, my wife Shirley. She kept me going during all the highs and lows. She was the pillar that got me through my encephalitis and just this year my bout with prostate cancer, which is now in remission. Thanks to the LOVE of a good wife, family and the many, many Prayers of all my brother Knights and their families that got me through the worst two years of health in my life. I'm now feeling great, have a great attitude and know with God's help I will beat this Cancer and live a good and full life.
I started my term with quotes form Vince Lombardi and would like to end with one.
"I firmly believe that any man's finest hours, the greatest fulfillment of all that he holds dear, is the moment when he has worked his heart out in a good cause and lies exhausted on the field of battle---VICTORIOUS"
It was an honor serving the State and you as your District Deputy.
Please remember to keep our Troops in your Prayers and please continue to Pray the Rosary.
BITS AND PIECES
COUNCIL PICNIC
The 2006 Annual Council Picnic will be held on Sunday, July 16th at the Marian Cottage Grounds from 2:00 pm until 6:00 pm. Please click on the flyer below for further details:
COUNCIL CONDUCTS ANNUAL CHARITABLE FUND RAISING RAFFLE
In order to meet the budget and continue our community service and charitable programs, we need everyone's help to raise approximately $1,000. A raffle is one way for EVERY member to support the council. The raffle will be held at the final meeting of this fraternal year on June 28, 2006, which will be a Pot Luck Dinner beginning at 7 pm at St. Patrick's Parish Center.
The Council will conduct a raffle for the Following Prizes: First Prize - $500.00; Second Prize - $100; Third Prize - $50.
Thanks to the support of just over 45% of the membership of the Council, last year's raffle was a success. To ALL who helped in any way, THANKS!
A letter with the raffle tickets was sent to all Council Members in early April. Included in the mailing were three $5 tickets and a return addressed envelope. The support of every member is needed to make the raffle a success.
Thanks in advance.
Bill Kollins, Chairman. (301-774-2942)
PLEASE REMEMBER:
THE FIRST PRINCIPLE OF OUR ORDER IS CHARITY
COUNCIL POSITIONS AGAIN
Below is a complete listing of council positions, not including Council Officers (for a list of council officers, see the Nomination Report in this newsletter). If you are interested in any of these positions please give me a call and we can discuss what the position entails. Some of these positions may already be filled, but I'm sure additional help is always welcome.
Please remember that along with each position comes years of experience from brother Knights who have held these positions in the past. I can assure you that they are willing and able to guide you successfully through any project, event or program. So please call me 301 774 6338, thank you. Jack Giacalone, your Grand Knight
| Admissions Chairman | New Member Development Director |
| Basketball Free throw Chairman | Newsletter/ Communications Coordinator |
| Car Raffle Chairman | Newsletter Editor |
| Cardinal's Charity Ball Chairman | Newsletter Publisher |
| (Kennedy Inst) | Pancake & Sausage Breakfast Chairman |
| Charity Corp President | Program Activities Director |
| Christmas Card Chairman | Pro-Life Chairman |
| Church Activities Director | Public Relations |
| Columbus Day Ball Chairman | Recruitment Chairman |
| Community Activities Director | Retention Chairman |
| Convention Chairman | Round Table Chairman - St Patrick's |
| Council Activities Director | Round Table Chairman - St Peter's |
| Entertainment Books Chairman | Scholarship Chairman |
| Fall Raffle Chairman | Special Advisor to the Grand Knight |
| Family Activities Director | Spring Raffle Chairman |
| Financial Advisor (Insurance) | Tootsie Roll Chairman |
| First Degree Captain | Tootsie Roll Co-Chairman |
| Fourth Degree Liaison | Webmaster |
| Fund Raising Chairman | Youth Activities Director |
| Membership Director |
Did you say GOLF Tournament??
There was "0" response to the notice below that appeared in the last two newsletters.
I know we have plenty of Golfers out there. WHERE ARE YOU!!!
I'm publishing this one more time. The council received 26 applications for Scholarships this year...there is a need and we want to be there to help...... do you??
The council would like to hold a Charity Golf Tournament at a local golf course to support our Scholarship Fund.
The tournament would be held on a weekday, most likely Monday, Tuesday, or Wednesday (currently set for October 4th). The format will be a four-man scramble and the cost will be approximately $75 per person. Prizes will be awarded to winning teams and individuals who record the longest drive and closest to the pin. Door prizes will also be given, which means we need help in obtaining donations from local businesses. The donations can be in the form of sponsoring a hole or providing advertising items, i.e. logo clothing, golf apparel, golf balls, etc. In order for this to get off the ground, we need to know that we can count on a certain number of players, so please call Marc Long and let me know if you would be willing to play or bring a team of 4 or just support us in any way, i.e., to obtain or provide donations.
You can contact me at 301-208-7134 or ramair320_129@msn.com and Thanks.
Fr. McGivney Prayer Contest Winner!
In February we announced the Fr. McGivney prayer contest and encouraged Brother Knights and their families to create a short poem or prayer in honor of Fr. McGivney. Dick Sherbert reviewed all 4 submissions and Gerry's was the winner. Congratulations to Gerry, as he will receive a copy of Father McGivney's biography 'Parish Priest'. Thanks to everyone who participated. Below is the winning submission:
PRAYER FOR FATHER MCGIVNEY
By Gerry Hemmingson
Heavenly Father, thank you for all the good things you
give us to help us live lives worthy of your love and grace.
Thank you for giving us and the world the man Father
Michael J. McGivney as a model for coming together to improve
the lives of Catholic men, women, and children in our midst.
Through the life of Father McGivney and his institution of the
Knights of Columbus, we are inspired to be more active members
of the body of Christ, to work in our communities to help those
who can't help themselves and to show our families and neighbors
what it means to be a Catholic man in today's world.
The vision of Father McGivney enabled the men he knew to help each
other and to join together to become a force bigger than themselves.
We borrow that vision today to serve as a beacon for all of us to follow;
to walk in a united path to become what God wants his children to be
and towards helping us to live more Christ-like lives.
We thank you for giving us the blessing of Father McGivney on this
earth and beseech you to help us live good and useful lives.
In Jesus' name we pray. Amen
June - July Council Events
Fr Peter Paul Maher Council 6793 June - July Calendar of Events
| June 7 | Council Executive Meeting - Cottage |
| June 14 | Council Business Meeting - Election of New Officers - Cottage |
| June 15 | Sullivan Brothers Assembly Pot Luck Meeting - Montgomery Council |
| June 28 | Spring Raffle & Scholarship Award Pot Luck Dinner Social - St. Pat's |
| July 5 | Council Executive Meeting - Cottage |
| July 12 | Council Business Meeting - Cottage |
| July 16 | *Council Picnic - Cottage Grounds |
| July 20 | Sullivan Brothers Assembly Pot Luck Meeting - Montgomery Council |
| July 26 | Council Social Meeting - St. Patrick's Parish Center |
* See Newsletter for additional information
If you would like any information or would like to participate in any of the above activities please contact us at 301 774 6338.
NOMINATION REPORT
The Nominating Committee submits the nominations of new Council officers for the fraternal year beginning July 1, 2006 and ending June 30, 2007. The nominees are as follows:
| Grand Knight | Jack Giacalone |
| Chaplain | Appointed by Grand Knight |
| Deputy Grand Knight | Harry F. Bushar |
| Chancellor | John E, Moore |
| Warden | Joseph F. Krempasky |
| Financial Secretary | Appointed by Supreme |
| Treasurer | Joseph M. Feakes |
| Recorder | Charles W. Cozad |
| Advocate | Eugene I. Kane, Jr. |
| Lecturer | Appointed by Grand Knight |
| Inside Guard | James N. Padams |
| Inside Guard | Nick J. Padams |
| Outside Guard | Edward J. Cummings |
| Trustee (1 year) | Stephen E. Goldhammer |
| Trustee (2 year) | Richard L. Sherbert, Jr. |
| Trustee (3 year) | Innocent P. d’Almeida |
| Convention Delegate | Harry F. Bushar |
| First Alternate | Robert R. Caron |
| Second Alternate | Robert O. Mendoza |
The election is scheduled to be held during the June 14, 2006 Business Meeting at the Marian Cottage at 8 PM. Nominations will remain open until election begins.
Council Pot Luck Social
Council Pot Luck Social for Scholarship Award Presentations and Spring Raffle Drawing
Our Annual Scholarship Awards & Spring Raffle will be held at our final social meeting of this fraternal year on June 28, 2006. The Pot Luck Dinner will be held at St. Patrick's Parish Center at 7 pm. Pot-Luck assignments are as follows:
A-G: Salad; H-R: Entrée: and S-Z: Dessert (Please bring sufficient food to feed 10 people.)
To facilitate planning and ensure we have plenty of food for all, please confirm your participation with Harry Bushar at 301 929 1425 by Monday, June 26. Thank You.
2006 - 2007 Annual Council Calendar
Once again we are proud to present our Council's annual calendar for the 2006 - 2007 fraternal year. As you can see we have once again put together an aggressive schedule of events, fund raisers, socials, business activities and meetings, and we are looking for our Brother Knights and spouses to help us accomplish all that we have planned to do. So we ask that you select an activity and sign up to help out. If you have any questions about a particular event, or to sign up, please contact me. I can be reached by phone at 301 774 6338 or by e-mail at jgiacal@verizon.net.
We are in the process of lining up speakers for our social programs and that information will be available in future newsletters. This calendar will be updated regularly, to review the most current information you can view it on our web site at www.kofc6793.org.
| PROGRAM NAME | LOCATION | TIME | DAY | DATE |
| JULY 2006 | ||||
| Council Executive Meeting | Cottage | 7:30 PM | Wednesday | July 5, 2006 |
| Council Business Meeting | Cottage | 8:00 PM | Wednesday | July 12, 2006 |
| Council Picnic | Grounds of the Marian Assisted Living Center | 2:00 - 6:00 PM | Sunday | July 16, 2006 |
| Council Social Meeting | St. Patrick's - Room 3 | 7:30 PM | Wednesday | July 26, 2006 |
| AUGUST 2006 | ||||
| **Keep Christ in Christmas Poster Contest - Letters Out | St. Peter's/St. Pat's Day Schools and SOR | |||
| Council Executive Meeting | Cottage | 7:30 PM | Monday | August 7, 2006 |
| Council Business Meeting | Cottage | 8:00 PM | Wednesday | August 9, 2006 |
| Basket Making Party & Breakfast for Dinner Dance & Auction | Cottage | 9:00 AM - 1:00PM | Saturday | August 19, 2006 |
| Council Social Meeting | St. Patrick's - Room 3 | 7:30 PM | Wednesday | August 23, 2006 |
| Program & Membership Seminars | St. Andrew Kim, Olney | 6:00 - 10:00 PM | Thursday | August 24, 2006 |
| SEPTEMBER 2006 | ||||
| Spaghetti Dinner | St. Patrick's Parish Center | 5:00 - 7:30 PM | Sunday | September 3, 2006 |
| Council Executive Meeting | Cottage | 7:30 PM | Wednesday | September 6, 2006 |
| Council Business Meeting | Cottage | 8:00 PM | Wednesday | September 14, 2006 |
| Rosary and Ice Cream Social | Cottage - Grotto at the Marian Assisted Living Center | 7:00 - 9:00 PM | Wednesday | September 20, 2006 |
| Council Installation of Officers | St. Patrick's Parish Center | ------TBD------ | Sunday | September 24, 2006 |
| Council Social Meeting - 1st Degree | St. Patrick's - Room 3 | 7:30 PM | Wednesday | September 27, 2006 |
| St Patrick's Parish Picnic | --- To Be Scheduled --- | |||
| St Peter's Dedication & Parish Picnic Sept or Oct | --- To Be Scheduled --- | |||
| OCTOBER 2006 | ||||
| Soccer Shoot Out | --- To Be Scheduled --- | Sunday | October 1, 2006 | |
| Council Executive Meeting | Cottage | 7:30 PM | Wednesday | October 4, 2006 |
| Council Golf Tournament | Laytonsville Golf Club | ------TBD------ | Wednesday | October 4, 2006 |
| Columbus Day Ball | Fountain Blue in Glenn Burnie, MD | 7:30-12:30 PM | Saturday | October 7, 2006 |
| Council Business Meeting | Cottage | 8:00 PM | Wednesday | October 11, 2006 |
| Dinner Dance Silent Auction | St. Andrew Kim | 6:00 -10:30 PM | Saturday | October 21, 2006 |
| Council Social Meeting | St. Patrick's - Room 3 | 7:30 PM | Wednesday | October 25, 2006 |
| Inwood House Halloween Party | Inwood House | 5:00 - 9:00 PM | Saturday | October 28, 2006 |
| Membership Drive | --- To Be Scheduled --- | |||
| St. Peter's Dedication & Parish Picnic Sept or Oct | ||||
| NOVEMBER 2006 | ||||
| Council Executive Meeting | Cottage | 7:30 PM | Wednesday | November 1, 2006 |
| St. Peter's Christmas Bazaar (Sell Entertainment Books) | St. Peter's Parish Center | 9:00 - 3:00 PM | Saturday | November 4, 2006 |
| Memorial Mass and Luncheon | --- To Be Scheduled --- | Sunday | November 5, 2006 | |
| Council Business Meeting | Cottage | 8:00 PM | Wednesday | November 9, 2006 |
| Spaghetti Dinner | St. Patrick's Parish Center | 5:00 - 7:30 PM | Sunday | November 12, 2006 |
| Council Social Meeting - 1st Degree | St. Patrick's - Room 3 | 7:30 PM | Wednesday | November 15, 2006 |
| DECEMBER 2006 | ||||
| Olney Theater Event - Cinderella - Wine & Cheese/Cookies & Milk | Olney Theater | ------TBD------ | Saturday | December 1, 2006 |
| St. Peter's Breakfast with St. Nick | St. Peter's | 5:00 AM -1:00 PM | Saturday | December 2, 2006 |
| Council Executive Meeting | Cottage | 7:30 PM | Wednesday | December 6, 2006 |
| Council Business Meeting | Cottage | 8:00 PM | Wednesday | December 13, 2006 |
| Council Christmas Party - Fall Raffle | St. Patrick's Parish Center | 3:00 - 6:00 PM | Sunday | December 17, 2006 |
| Caroling at Montgomery Hospital | Montgomery General Hospital | 7 :00 - 9:00 PM | Wednesday | December 20, 2006 |
| JANUARY 2007 | ||||
| Council Executive Meeting | Cottage | 7:30 PM | Wednesday | January 3, 2007 |
| Council Business Meeting | Cottage | 8:00 PM | Wednesday | January 10, 2007 |
| Communion Breakfast - Ted Dagel | St. Patrick's - Parish Center | ------TBD------ | Sunday | January 14, 2007 |
| Basketball Free Throw Contest | --- To Be Scheduled --- | Sunday | January 21, 2007 | |
| Right to Life Sunday Choose Life Project? | St. Peter's/St. Pat's/ Marian Chapel/ Our Lady of Grace | AM Masses | Sunday | January 21, 2007 |
| Right to Life March (Council Bus?) | Wash DC | ------TBD----- | Monday | January 23, 2007 |
| Council Social Meeting - 1st Degree | St. Patrick's - Room 3 | 7:30 PM | Wednesday | January 24, 2007 |
| FEBRUARY 2007 | ||||
| Council Executive Meeting | Cottage | 7:30 PM | Wednesday | February 7, 2007 |
| Sausage and Pancake Breakfast | St. John's Episcopal Church 8AM - 2PM | 7:00 AM - 1:30 PM | Saturday | February 17, 2007 |
| Council Business Meeting | Cottage | 8:00 PM | Wednesday | February 21, 2007 |
| Spaghetti Dinner | St. Patrick's - Parish Center | 5:00 - 7:30 PM | Sunday | February 25, 2007 |
| Council Social Meeting | St. Patrick's - Room 3 | 7:30 PM | Wednesday | February 28, 2007 |
| Begin Scholarship Activity | --- To Be Scheduled --- | |||
| MARCH 2007 | ||||
| Council Executive Meeting | Cottage | 7:30 PM | Wednesday | March 7, 2007 |
| Council Business Meeting | St. Patrick's - Parish Center - Dinner Meeting | 8:00 PM | Thursday | March 15, 2007 |
| Lenten Living Rosary and Soup Kitchen | Cottage - Grotto at the Marian Assisted Living Center | 7:30 PM | Thursday | March 22, 2007 |
| Council Social Meeting - 1st Degree | St. Patrick's - Room 3 | 7:30 PM | Wednesday | March 28, 2007 |
| Council Easter Egg Hunt | Grounds of the Marian Assisted Living Center | ------TBD------ | Saturday | March 31, 2007 |
| APRIL 2007 | ||||
| Council Executive Meeting | Cottage | 7:30 PM | Wednesday | April 4, 2007 |
| Council Business Meeting | Cottage | 8:00 PM | Wednesday | April 11, 2007 |
| Divine Mercy Chaplet- Icon Prayer Hour | --- To Be Scheduled --- | 3:00 - 4:00 PM | Sunday | April 15, 2007 |
| Cardinal's Charity Ball | L'Enfant Plaza Hotel , DC | 6:00 - 11:00 PM | Saturday | April 21, 2007 |
| Council Social Meeting - Hot Dog Social | St. Patrick's - Room 3 | 7:00 - 9:00 PM | Thursday | April 26, 2007 |
| Baseball Game | --- To Be Scheduled --- | Saturday | April 28, 2007 | |
| Bay Bridge Walk | --- To Be Scheduled --- | Sunday | April 29, 2007 | |
| MAY 2007 | ||||
| Council Executive Meeting | Cottage | 7:30 PM | Wednesday | May 2, 2007 |
| 31st Charter Dinner | --- To Be Scheduled --- | Saturday | May 5, 2007 | |
| Living Rosary Procession & BBQ | Cottage - Grotto at the Marian Assisted Living Center | ------TBD------ | Sunday | May 6, 2007 |
| Council Business Meeting | Cottage | 8:00 PM | Wednesday | May 9, 2007 |
| 108th Maryland State Convention | Ocean City - Princess Royale May 18 - 20 th | Fri.Sat.Sun. | May 18, 2007 | |
| Olney Day Parade | ------Participation to be Determined------ | Sunday | May 20, 2007 | |
| Council Social Meeting - 1st Degree | St. Patrick's - Room 3 | 7:30 PM | Wednesday | May 23, 2007 |
| Memorial Day at Gate of Heaven Cemetery | Gate of Heaven Cemetery | ------TBD------ | Monday | May 28, 2007 |
| JUNE 2007 | ||||
| Spaghetti Dinner | St. Patrick's Parish Center | 5:00 - 7:30 PM | Sunday | June 3, 2007 |
| Council Executive Meeting | Cottage | 7:30 PM | Wednesday | June 6, 2007 |
| Council Picnic | Grounds of the Marian Assisted Living Center | ------TBD------ | Sunday | June 10, 2007 |
| Council Business Meeting | Cottage | 8:00 PM | Wednesday | June 13, 2007 |
| Scholarship Award and Spring Raffle Pot Luck | St. Patrick's Parish Center | 7:00 - 9:00 PM | Wednesday | June 27, 2007 |