Pope John XXIII Council #5811
• 199 Brandon Road		• Pleasant Hill, CA, 94523		• (925) 676-1052

Welcome to the Knights of Columbus website for  Council #5811!

2011 Christmas for the Parish Children Pictures

Grand Knight's Letter

My Brother Knights,

 I would like to express my sincere appreciation to all you who contributed to making the “Back to School BBQ”. Special Thanks to Brother Sam Patti who orchestrated the event. I also want to thank Knights wives and children that participating in making a successful event. The weather cooperated for most of the day and there was a lot of fun had by the parish school families in attendance. I look forward to next year’s event.

Our council hosted the first-degree exemplification ceremony on September 13, where twelve catholic men became knights in our council. I can stress enough that the future of our council is recruitment. From where I stand, is the influx of new knights and with that the flow of new ideas that promote the accomplishment of our council. When you see these men called Knights please welcome them.

Gerry Townzen                                  Dalton Brown

Dominic Silvestri                                 Matt Lakin

Larry nuti                                          Paul Nuti

Tony Martin                                       Paul Peterson

Ben Ratto                                          Joe Alvarez

Mark Tully                                          Aaron Brinkle

Brother Bill Johansen has taking the initiative to draft the budget for Columbian Year 2011– 2012. Brother Bill has provided a balanced budget and we hope to publish it by the October general council meeting. Over the years the budget has provided guidance on charitable contributions for our council.

Brother Jay Becker indicated that all serving team are ready for Oktoberfest. I wish everybody a fun filled and safe event.

My sincere gratitude goes to Brother Pat Callahan who is taking the lead to coordinating the People with Intellectual Disabilities Drive (PIDD). The three legs of the PIDD considered by brother Pat are so far on the dates below are: Collecting after CTK masses, Local restaurant Fundraiser and Parish School Fundraiser. Please support brother Jay Becker, and brother Pat Callahan.

October/1                                 CTK’s Second Annual Oktoberfest

October/ 21, 22, 23      Children with Intellectual Disabilities Drive (IDD)

Looking ahead November 20^th Mass for Deceased Knights, 9:15 AM.

 Charity, Fraternity, Unity, Patriotism,

Roberto Bracamontes

Grand Knight, Council #5811

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2011 Annual Membership Dues

It’s annual dues time again.  Dues are $35.00 for the year. This year there is a convenient way to pay your dues, just go to the Merchandise and click on the Buy Now button next to Annual Dues. For those that want to do it the old fashioned way, pay by mail to Financial Secretary Tom Chin, 255 Jeanne Drive or in person at the meetings.   New Membership cards have arrived and will be available at the next meeting for those who have paid their dues.

4th Degree Exemplifications

Forth Degree exemplifications will be held in 2012 in Rohnert Park from February 3rd - 5th and in Sacramento from April 27th - 29th.  Please contact Grand Knight Roberto Bracamontes for more information.

Program Directors

DGK Bill Johansen had named program directors for the 2011 -2012 Columbian Year : Program Director: Bill Johansen; Membership: Michael Chisar; Church: Chris Mowrey; Council: Sam Patti; Community: Pat Callahan; Youth: Sean Mockler; Family: TBD.

Oktoberfest 2011

Thanks to all brother Knights for making our 2 annual Oktoberfest a great success. This year we moved to the amphitheater for the band and grass area behind the youth house for the tasting booths. Tom Chin led group of Knight in BBQing (Don Tormey and Richard Azzopardi) and slicing up (Tom Chin and Jack Murphy) over 150 pounds of sausage. Sue Chin, Remy Giaoiran and Mary Rose Azzopardi put a tooth pick in every piece of sausage and cheese. Steve Zalewski and his son Matt baked up hundreds pretzels and handed them out. Last but not forgotten all the Knights, Spouses of Knights and CTK parishioners that poured beer to all the guests. Next year will be even better.

PGK Jay Becker

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