2011 CSS Memorial Golf Tournament, Auction

Details: 05 August 2011

It’s once again time for our annual Catholic Social Services Memorial Golf Tournament, dinner and auction. It will be held at Hillcrest Country Club (located on 9401 "O" Street) on Friday, Aug. 12.

This year we are honoring Father Mark Tasler. Father Tasler was born in Lake City, Iowa on April 25, 1954 to Norm and Arlene Tasler. Before entering the seminary, he traveled extensively as an employee of Frontier Airlines. He was ordained by Bishop Glennon Flavin on May 26, 1990.

He served in several parishes in the diocese of Lincoln, most recently as the pastor of St. Joseph Parish in York. He served the faithful with love and devotion as a reflection of the heart of Jesus Christ. In addition to an ardent love for Jesus in the Blessed Sacrament, Father Tasler exhibited a great love for the poor and needy and regularly golfed in the annual Catholic Social Services Memorial Golf Classic. He also had a great interest in supporting the seminarians of the Diocese of Lincoln. I will never forget his visit to Mount Saint Mary’s Seminary in Emmetsburg, Maryland shortly after I arrived. His prayers, kindness and support during that visit will never be forgotten. We are privileged and honored to hold this year’s memorial golf tournament in his honor.

As in previous years, there will be a variety of silent and live auction items to bid on. There is something for everyone! Some of the items include a 1981 Mercedes Benz 240 D, a one-week stay for up to six people at Tortuga Club, Grand Cayman Island, four tickets to the Denver Broncos/NY Jets game in Denver including accommodations and travel money, a Golf Nebraska package, a four-night stay in the luxurious Prairie House on Lake Sinissippi, Wisc. for up to eight people, several hunting trips in Nebraska, two tickets to the Nebraska/Ohio State football game, a snow blower, a lawnmower, a Braque du Bourbonnais puppy and many more items. To list them all would be beyond the scope of this brief column. The auction is slated to start around 7 p.m. and all are invited.

Usually we offer several pin flags autographed by sports celebrities. This year for those interested in politics, we have an autographed Catholic Social Services pin flag by Sarah Palin.

What is a Braque du Bourbonais you may ask? It is a French hunting dog which originated in the province of Bourbonais, France in the sixteenth century. Not only are these dogs noted for hunting, they are considered great family dogs. Included with this dog will be its initial exam and shots.

The success of this event is crucial to our mission of assisting the many needy individuals and families that come to us on a daily basis.

Writing this gives me yet another opportunity to thank our many benefactors. This includes our corporate sponsors, those who donated items for the auction, our golfers, golf committee members, staff and volunteers and of course the Tasler family who agreed to let us honor Father Tasler.

Eternal rest grant onto his soul O Lord and let perpetual light shine upon him. May his soul and all the souls of the faithfully departed through the mercy of God rest in peace, Amen!