Brother to Brother

Brother Glenn Light, Past Grand Knight of Council 11596, Wife Mary Anne, Lost her Brother This week. William Parks,( Brother of Mary Anne,) age 6o, Army Vietrnam War Veteran, Passed Away. As of today there are no final Arranigments. Please keep Brother Glenn, Wife Mary Anne and her Family in your Prayers.
Chuck Green. San Antonio Knights of Columbus Chapter Treasurer.

This afternoon I received very sad news from Brother Joe B. Cortinaz. His Brother in Law’s body functions shut down and the doctors could not get him to respond to medication. Eberto Mireles, age 48, went to the Lord today. He leaves his wife and two daughters, ages 12 and 10. Joe asks that we pray for the whole family and particularly for the repose of the soul of Eberto.

No arrangements were made at the time Joe called. The family of the deceased lives in Harlingen. When I receive additional information, I will let you know.

Sam Szalwinski

I received a phone call from Brother Joe B. Cortinaz today stating that his Brother In Law, Eberto Mireles who is only 48 years of age has suddenly become seriously ill. He is hospitalized and currently is not responding to medication. Problem has not yet been fully diagnosed but Joe says kidneys have shut down. Eberto is married and has a family of young children. (I did not get ages of children).

Joe B. and his wife have departed to be with family in the Harlingen area. Joe is one of my assistants. He is in charge of the Tootsie Roll fund raiser and other matters that I have assigned to him.

He asks for our prayers for his Brother in law and his family.

I will add information as it becomes known.

Pray the Rosary for Joe’s Brother in Law and family.

Sam Szalwinski
Diocesan Deputy

On Sep 2, 2008, Pedro D, Urrutia was called to his eternal reward. Preceding his death his parents and one sister. Survived by one brother and four sisters. He was 84 years of age a veteran WWII. He fought a long service connected illnes (malaria). A member of Our Lady Grace Council 10191 SA. A charter team member of Cursillo Movement SA Archdiocese. He had a peaceful death with his spouse Dora and family members at his bedside. In your prayers remember the soul of Pedro and the souls of all the faithful departed through the mercy of GOD REST IN PEACE.

Our Brother Knight Greg Michaels passed away on Sat, Aug 23. Greg has been a member of the Knights and of our Council since 2003.

I don’t know what the arrangements are yet, but I understand the Rosary Service will be Thurs eve and the Funeral on Friday.

Their phone # is 558-3030 and the address is 9103 FISHERS HILL DR in Lincoln Green.

Richard Oubre
Worthy Grand Knight
Council 11596
ST Brigid

As of a visit to Richard Gonzales at Wilford Hall early Sunday afternoon he looks good and has a very good attitude. He thanks everyone for prayers stating that he could actually feel the power of prayer. He is hungry since he has been nourished through an IV since surgery on this past Friday. Says he may be allowed to eat jello on Monday. He loves to talk about Knights of Columbus activities. This visitor planned to spend ten minutes with him but extended it to 45. He asks that we continue to pray for him. Sam Szalwinski

Good Afternoon my brothers in Christ and fellow Knights:

I don’t know if you are aware of this or not but our brother Nat Chavez is under going some challenging medical problems.

Essentially he is having to see a Neurosurgeon and a growth has been detected near one of the stent sites in the cerebral area of his brain. He has been having some headaches that at times are almost unbearable.

Please note that Nat’s faith has been challenged and tested by the recent course of medical events however his faith is as strong if not stronger than before.

Please include not only brother Nat in your prayers but also include his family.

He is scheduled to go back to see the neurosurgeon in a week and he will let him know what can or can’t be done.

Once again the power of prayer is one of the most powerful medicines that any person can ever receive.

Pass the word about Brother Nat and I will try to keep you all informed as to the prognosis of Nat’s situation.

God Bless you all and I hope to have some wonderful news regarding Nat in a week or so.

Your Brother in Christ. God is good all of the time.

S/K Joe Valdez
sirknightjoe @ aol.com

VIVAT JESUS

This is an update on Ken’s condition.
He had stent put on one of his arteries. This is the second one. His artery was 90% clogged.
He will be spending the night at the hospital(Northwest Baptist). I forgot the room number.
Ken might be going home tomorrow.
Please keep him in your prayers.

Pray the Rosary
Alejandro De Luna

Sir Knights:

With a heavy heart I must inform you of a passing of our beloved Sir Knight Michael Vallery. He was a wonderful person as well as a wonderful friend, father and mentor. Visitation will be at Vaughans Funeral Home in Boerne starting at 5PM Sunday August 3rd 2008. We will have a Funeral Honor Guard starting at 6PM.

All participants shall wear full regalia at arrive at around 5:30. The Funeral Mass will be at St Josephs Catholic Church starting at 10AM Monday October 4th. We will assemble at one of the RE rooms at around 9:15AM.

Thank you
SK Jim Cranny
Color Core Commander 1791

I find this a little difficult because I am not used to asking for help for myself. A few weeks ago I was diagnosed with cancer. Yeah, it still kinda makes me step back too. It’s in my prostate and it was a blessing that it was found cause nobody was looking for it; some might call it a fluke; I know better. Beth and I have done our homework and are confident that the best course of action for me is to have the prostate removed surgically. Robitically no less. Welcome to 2008.

We have confidence in my doctors and surgeon and, of course, know that Jesus will be with us as always. The surgery will be on Aug 4. I would very much appreciate any and all prayers for me, my wife, and my doctors. I am very much looking forward to getting this behind me and start the healing process.

Thanks Bro. God Bless.

Larry