Turkey Shoot Details

For those of you new to this event here are the basics:

1. We set up hay bales with paper targets.
2. The children are taught how to safely use a bow and arrow.
3. They receive plenty of practice firing into the hay bales.
4. When everyone is ready, we replace the bullseye targets with a paper turkey target and the children compete to see who can put an arrow closest to the center.

The winner in each age group wins a frozen turkey for their family! (subject to availability)
After the competition, we will all gather for lunch and the awards ceremony. I hope to see you all there!

About Brother Joe Maloney

Prior to the new church being built, Brother Joe served as St John Usher with Gary Szabo, Dwight Fischer, and Anthony Grimaldi.  The 10am Usher Crew.  
 
Below gives us a little more insight into our Brother and his unwavering service to the nation, church, community and family: 

• Joseph George Maloney, 72, of Leesburg, passed away April 26, 2010.
• Joe was born on October 27, 1937 in the Bronx, NY. 
• He went to St. Michael College of Vermont where he received his Bachelor of Science degree in biology.
• He continued Graduate studies at the Syracuse University. 
• In 1960, Joe was commissioned an Officer in the United States Navy, after active duty continuing in the Reserve component while earning the rank of Lieutenant Commander.
• Joe was employed as a Medical Salesman for Arrow International until retiring in the early 1990s.

He was a member of the Knights of Columbus Holy Family Council, and a member of the Issac Walton League. He took great pride in organizing the St John Annual Turkey Shoot, and is remembered for those contributions.  

His loving wife Judy lays at rest with him in the Quantico National Cemetery.