The Olive Branch Our 62 nd Year Chartered - November 14, 1954

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November 2016 OUR LADY OF OLIVES COUNCIL #3907 Chaplain's Message... The Mission of On Mission Dear Brother Knights, There is a lot going on in the diocese these days.

1 November 2016 OUR LADY OF OLIVES COUNCIL #3907 Chaplain's Message... The Mission of On Mission Dear Brother Knights, There is a lot going on in the diocese these days. Bishop Zubik has invited all Catholics to envision the Church of tomorrow. Our core truths will always remain the same, but how do we see our role as disciples of Jesus and how will we carry out his mandate to go make disciples our primary focus. Of course, before we can move forward, we need to appreciate our past. Looking back at history can create a comfortable sense of nostalgia. The next step requires an honest assessment of the present, and there lies the challenge. Not just as a diocese, but our region, our nation, and the world for that matter have changed dramatically over the past 50, 25, even 15 years. This kind of reflection if honest can be difficult. But the fact is we have changed, and rather than be idle or remain in denial, Bishop Zubik is calling us to envision our future as the Church of Pittsburgh and help to create it! In order to do this, we must be open to where the Holy Spirit is leading us and trust God. I have listened to some of the faithful who seem stuck in where they have been or where they see themselves now. Others respond with openness which is demonstrated by a spirit of curiosity, excitement and courage. I believe that this is the place God is calling us to be. No matter where we are in these matters, what is essential is that we all seek God s will for our communities. I m not saying I presume to know exactly what that is, but this does need to be the desire of all our prayers. Secondly, let your words be pure. What we say can have as much affect as what we do. Are our conversations though reflecting different perspectives and possibilities pure? Are we seeking what is best for the Church of today and tomorrow or, are we simply clinging to the past, stuck in the present while ignoring the facts and the future. Our words do make a difference. What is essential is that we remain centered in Christ. If we can commit to being of one heart, though of different minds, I believe we will grow into that place where the Lord wants us to be; a people whose charity toward one another is self-evident. These are just some thoughts on what it means to be to be The Church Alive! What are your thoughts?.fraternally in Christ! Father Paul Zywan Chaplain, Council #3907 Christmas Seals Christmas Seals (weekend before Thanksgiving Nov 19-20) Bishop s Project Seals: < Note: To be counted as a Member Donation, please use the Seals Envelop mailed to your home. Your use of Seals distribute via our Parish Bulletins are counted as non-member donations. We eagerly look for our membership support. Thank You! The Olive Branch Our 62 nd Year Chartered - November 14, 1954 Grand Knight's Message KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Shooting for a STAR! Due to the circumstances related to the sale of the Hall, we have been unable to meet there and have had to make alternative arrangements. We held our September meetings at Saint Alexis School cafeteria. In October, we gathered in the Multi-purpose room at Saints John & Paul. On November 2 nd and 16 th we will meet in Saint Alphonsus small (old) gym. We are grateful that the pastors of these parishes are willing to accommodate our needs. We plan on holding our December meeting at Saint John Neumann Parish. We are adapting well to the challenges presented by the required relocations. Our Council has been busy with a variety of activities. Tootsie Roll Drives were held at Saint Alexis and Saint Alphonsus Parishes the first weekend of October. Saint John Neumann s Tootsie Roll Drive was conducted during the second weekend of October. Saints John & Paul s Drive was completed during the third week of September. We continued to participate in First Friday Overnight Adoration in the Grotto Chapel at Saints John & Paul Parish. On October 8 th 2016 a number of our members participated with other Knights in the Columbus Day Parade in the Bloomfield section of Pittsburgh. On the next day, October 9th, the Annual Columbus Day Dinner was held at the Double Tree Hotel at the Meadowlands. The Mon-Valley Chapter was this year s host. Members from Council #3907 were in attendance. We will have available for sale Enjoy Coupon Books, Keep Christ in Christmas car magnets and HE IS RISEN magnets. We will be stuffing Christmas Seals into the parish bulletins at each of our four parishes on Friday morning November 18 th after the morning Mass, for distribution the Weekend before Thanksgiving. Please volunteer to help. Upcoming events include the 5 th Sunday Rosary which was scheduled at Saint Alexis Parish for Sunday, October 30 th after the 10AM Mass; and the Council s Memorial Mass which is scheduled for 6PM on Wednesday, November 9 th in Saint Alexis Church. A Potluck Dinner in the school cafeteria will follow. The Holy Family Icon will be on display at each of our parishes sometime between Monday, November 14 th and Sunday, November 20 th (see schedule below). Finally, our quarterly Retired Priests Luncheon is planned for the Vincentian Home on Thursday, December 1 st 2016 at 11:30AM. Happy Thanksgiving! William J. McKim Grand Knight December Issue of the Olive Branch! The deadline for the December 2016 issue of the Olive Branch will be on November 17 th. Please send to: George Franz <george.franzjr@gmail.com>

Our Lady of Olives Council #3907 - Knights of Columbus <> November 2016 <> Page 2 Memorial Mass and Pot Luck Dinner Our annual Memorial Mass and Pot-Luck dinner in remembrance of our Brother Knights

2 Our Lady of Olives Council # Knights of Columbus <> November 2016 <> Page 2 Memorial Mass and Pot Luck Dinner Our annual Memorial Mass and Pot-Luck dinner in remembrance of our Brother Knights who passed away since last November is scheduled for Wednesday, November 9 th at 6:30pm. Mass will be celebrated by our Chaplain, Father Paul Zywan, at St. Alexis Church. The Mass will be followed by a Pot Luck Dinner. Reservations are important, so please RSVP Church Director: Chris Kelley, if you plan to attend; and let him know what you d like to bring so we can plan our menu. This Year s List of Deceased Brothers is: + HL Theodore Ted J. Manick RIP 04/10/ HL SK John "Jack" DeVille Cummings, GT RIP 04/20/ HL SK Joseph A. Baranowski, PGK285 RIP 06/03/ HL Edward C. Devine, GT RIP 08/27/2016 HL=Honorary Life; SK=Sir Knight PGK-Past Grand Knight; GT=Gold-Tie. Chris Kelley: Phone: <chris081476@gmail.com> Holy Family Image The Holy Family Prayer Program began August 4 th at the 133 rd Supreme Convention in Philadelphia. This program features an Image of the Holy Family. This Image will be hosted by our Council from November 15 th -20 th and will be displayed at the four Wexford-area churches during that week. The Holy Family Image will be at St. John Neumann on November 15 th ; Sts. John & Paul November 17 th &18 th ; and at St. Alexis November 19 th -20 th. Tentatively, St. Alphonsus will host the Image on November 16 th. The Holy Family Prayer Program is the 17 th Marian Prayer Program sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, beginning with the first program that honored Mary under her title of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Chris Kelley: Phone: <chris081476@gmail.com> "Keep Christ in Christmas" Our Council has contributed to the Knights of Columbus Pittsburgh Chapter, in support of LAMAR Keep Christ in Christmas Signs around Pittsburgh during this Christmas Season. Look for these in your area. The Pittsburgh Chapter is made up of some (44) Counsels in Allegheny and Southern Butler Counties. In addition to the Pittsburgh Chapter, our Western Section is made up of the Beaver Chapter, Mon Valley Chapter, northern Butler County Independents; plus the Greensburg Chapter. Upcoming November Meeting Schedule Due to the sale of our previous K of C Council Home on Swinderman Road, our meetings for November will be held at the St. Alphonsus Small (Old) Gym (behind church). Rosary: 7:30pm, Meeting (to follow): 8:00pm. Meetings for December are to be held at St. John Neumann, more information to follow. *Quarterly Retired Priests' Luncheon* Mark Your Calendars --- Our next Luncheon will be December 1 st 11:30am at the Vincentian Nursing Home, Please come if you can. To participate or if you have any questions, contact: Morrie Stack <mstack21@verizon.net> Bob Shaffrey <boxcar685@gmail.com> Priest/Residents Luncheons are scheduled for the First Thursdays of September, December, March, and June. Christmas Party Unfortunately with the sale of our previous Council Home, we have lost our traditional location for our Children s Christmas Party. In considering alternatives, it was agreed that no party will be held this Christmas Season. As things evolve around a permanent location for our Council, we envision that we will resume our Christmas Party tradition in the coming years. K of C Scholarship Program As a benefit of the C.O.A.L. Raffle Program: Ten scholarships ($3,000 each) are available to the sons and daughters of Pennsylvania Knights. These are for students graduating from an accredited 4-year high school in Please get an application from any of the K of C Officers. It must be submitted by December 31 st Please support C.O.A.L. Raffle below. Last year, Meredith V. Walker, daughter of member Gregory & Lori Walker, was the recipient of a $3, scholarship. This year, Annamarie Lovre, daughter of member Donald & Monica Lovre, was the recipient of a $3, scholarship. For 2017 Scholarship Requirements and Application see: < Application Deadline: December 31 st 2016 Signatures of: Pastor, School, FS & GK required (please apply early) Degree Candidates Next 1 st &2 nd Degrees Wednesday evening November 30 th 7:00pm at Saint Kilian Council #14807 Cranberry. Let us know of your availability. Another 1 st &2 nd Degree is being planned for Saint Ferdinand in January; and a 3 rd Degree is being planned for Saint Ferdinand in February. The next 4 th Degree is being planned for the first Sunday in June. FYI: Degrees are being Renamed: 1st==Admission (Rosary); 2nd==Formation (Cross); 3rd==Knighthood (Medallion); and 4 th ==Patriotic For further information on upcoming Degrees: Please contact: SK Larry Emark at <emarklw@verizon.net> or ; or visit: PA State Website at < Membership/ West Degrees Dues Needed!!! TO ALL THE BROTHERS WHO HAVE NOT SUBMITTED THEIR DUES FOR 2016 PLEASE DO SO NOW BILL EATON - FINANCIAL SECRETARY

Our Lady of Olives Council #3907 - Knights of Columbus <> November 2016 <> Page 3 Remember in your Prayers Our next scheduled Adoration is on Friday November 4 th into Saturday November 5 th, then

The following individuals were included in our prayers at the two October meetings; please add them to your prayer list Deceased: Mary Margaret Kelsch; Edward Dye; Gary Dawson; Mary Richwalls; Jack

3 Our Lady of Olives Council # Knights of Columbus <> November 2016 <> Page 3 Remember in your Prayers Our next scheduled Adoration is on Friday November 4 th into Saturday November 5 th, then next month December 2 nd and 3 rd. The following individuals were included in our prayers at the two October meetings; please add them to your prayer list Deceased: Mary Margaret Kelsch; Edward Dye; Gary Dawson; Mary Richwalls; Jack Cummings; Arnold Palmer. Members: SK Robert Zoeller; SK PGK George Ley; SK David Kelsch; Mike Delisi; Larry Sampietro and Larry Rusch. Family & Friends: Andrew Gunkle; Our Country; Chuck DePasquale; Bob Cummings, Marian Delisi; Marlene Merriman; Marian Stack; Nancy Cummings;; Denise Malchano; Mary Jo LeDonne; Betty Kolakowski; David Eisenbraun; Jan Franz; Chris Barnes; and People in Path of Hurricane Mathews. To add or delete any names to/from this list, please contact Grand Knight Bill McKim or Financial Secretary Bill Eaton. First Friday Overnight Adoration Several members of #3907, many along with their wives, continue to spend "An Evening with Our Lord" in the Grotto Chapel of Sts John & Paul Parish. Most are in one-hour shifts from 8:00pm Mass on the 1 st Friday of the Month through the night until 8:45am Benediction on Saturday morning. Please contact SK Larry Emark at <emarklw@verizon.net> or to get your name on the Adoration List. SJ&P also offers Tuesday All-Day Eucharistic Adoration (all year long) following the 7:00am Mass until 7:00pm Benediction. LONG TERM CARE AN IMPORTANT PIECE OF THE PUZZLE There are many financial consultants and retirement authorities who emphasize the need for a Long-Term Care (LTC) product for estate preservation and family protection. While many commercial life insurance companies have gotten out of the longterm care business, the Knights of Columbus considers LTC a very important piece of the family protection puzzle. The Order has been actively offering our members this product for nearly 15-years without a premium increase on current policyholders. Members who wisely purchased an LTC plan from the Knights in 2000 are still paying the same premiums today. Even better, our LTC coverage is backed by the full strength of the Order, which remains rooted in our strong Catholic values. Talk about stability when it counts. If we have not spoken about your need for LTC coverage in your family portfolio, please take some time out of your schedule to meet with me. Remember, long-term care policies are underwritten based on your health, and you most likely will never be any healthier than you are today. Contact me today if I can be of assistance to you Joe Joe Latess Phone: <Joseph.Latess@KofC.org> National Novena to the Holy Trinity Sunday, Oct. 30 Monday, Nov. 7 in prayerful preparation for the election Supreme Knight Carl Anderson and Supreme Chaplain Archbishop William Lori invite everyone to join in a national novena to the Holy Trinity in the nine days leading up to the November election. It will start October 30th and end Monday, November 7th. Go to < and search for Election Novena. Most Holy Trinity: Our Father in Heaven, who chose Mary as the fairest of your daughters; Holy Spirit, who chose Mary as your Spouse; God the Son, who chose Mary as your Mother, in union with Mary we adore your majesty and acknowledge your supreme, eternal dominion and authority. Most Holy Trinity, we put the United States of America into the hands of Mary Immaculate in order that she may present the country to you. Through her we wish to thank you for the great resources of this land and for the freedom which has been its heritage. Through the intercession of Mary, have mercy on the Catholic Church in America. Grant us peace. Have mercy on our president and on all the officers of our government. Grant us a fruitful economy, born of justice and charity. Have mercy on capital and industry and labor. Protect the family life of the nation. Guard the precious gift of many religious vocations. Through the intercession of our Mother, have mercy on the sick, the tempted, sinners on all who are in need. Mary, Immaculate Virgin, our Mother, Patroness of our land, we praise you and honor you and give ourselves to you. Protect us from every harm. Pray for us, that acting always according to your will and the will of your divine Son, we may live and die pleasing to God. Amen. Imprimatur: +Patrick O Boyle, Archbishop of Washington, May 8, "Look Ahead" Important dates in the near future mark your calendars now, more information to follow: November 9 th #3907 Memorial Mass & Pot Luck Dinner November 18 th Stuff Christmas Seals into Bulletins December 1 st Retired Priest s Luncheon Holy Family Image Available Nov Web Site Links: Our Lady of Olives Pittsburgh Chapter PA State Council Supreme Council Diocese of Pittsburgh TRY (Special Needs) Bishop s Project < < < < < < <

Our Lady of Olives Council #3907 - Knights of Columbus <> November 2016 <> Page 4 C.O.A.L. 2016 "Enjoy 2017 Books, plus "Keep Christ in Christmas" and "HE IS RISEN" Car Magnets Brothers and Friends, We still have Chance of a Lifetime (C.

There are sixteen prizes, ranging from a Car and Vacation Trips, to a 60 HDTV. The Tickets are $1.00 each, Please Return the Ticket Stubs/funds to me in the envelope we provided.

If you have any questions or want additional Books, contact me at 412-366-3294 -or- <richrk@verizon.net> Thanks and God Bless You!

Car Magnets are $5ea (cash or check in-hand). "Enjoy" features 50% Off, Two for One and many Other Greater Pittsburgh area Discounts.

!!! Larry Emark, Mike Conroy, and Ed Thomas, also have a limited supply of these. Look for us promoting these sales at our respective local Parishes. Larry Emark at 412-367-0525 or <emarklw@verizon.

4 Our Lady of Olives Council # Knights of Columbus <> November 2016 <> Page 4 C.O.A.L "Enjoy 2017 Books, plus "Keep Christ in Christmas" and "HE IS RISEN" Car Magnets Brothers and Friends, We still have Chance of a Lifetime (C.O.A.L.) tickets for sale. This is our statewide Raffle to raise money for the Pennsylvania Knights of Columbus Scholarship Fund. It is also a great fund raiser for our Council. There are sixteen prizes, ranging from a Car and Vacation Trips, to a 60 HDTV. The Tickets are $1.00 each, Please Return the Ticket Stubs/funds to me in the envelope we provided. We ask for a minimum of $5.00 per Book - make Checks out to: KofC #3907. The return deadline this year is November 23 rd (the day before Thanksgiving). If you have any questions or want additional Books, contact me at or- <richrk@verizon.net> Thanks and God Bless You! Rich Rich Karapandi Football Craze Sweepstakes The 2017 "Enjoy" coupon books are now available and at the same low price as last year...only $30.00 per book. Car Magnets are $5ea (cash or check in-hand). "Enjoy" features 50% Off, Two for One and many Other Greater Pittsburgh area Discounts. Buy now / use now / savings continue through to November 1 st Please contact: Jim Fernald at or <jefernald2@comcast.net> I DELIVER!!!! Larry Emark, Mike Conroy, and Ed Thomas, also have a limited supply of these. Look for us promoting these sales at our respective local Parishes. Larry Emark at or <emarklw@verizon.net> Mike Conroy at or <conroy1603@gmail.com> Ed Thomas at or <etmt391@gmail.com> Proceeds benefit Knights of Columbus Charities. Bishop s Project Online Donations The 2016 Football Crazr program is complete. Our sincere thanks to all who bought tickets and kudos to our brother knights who did a phenomenal job making sure everyone had an opportunity to get in on the action. We had a banner year with 549 tickets sold! Good luck to all and thank you for supporting Our Lady of Olives. Mike Conroy at <conroy1603@gmail.com> Tootsie Roll Fundraiser Our annual Tootsie Roll fundraiser is complete, Thanks to all who helped us have another great year. The Knights of Columbus October 2016 Knightline, Page-7. Supreme encourages US Knights (everyone): to "Get Out the Vote! while Pope Francis tells us to "Pray and Vote Your Conscience" on November 8th. You can make a direct Online Donation by Scanning this Card or by visiting the Bishop s Project K of C Website above

5 Our Lady of Olives Council No 3907 Knights of Columbus P.O. Box 131 Wexford, PA Our 62 nd Year of Columbianism! November 2016 U.S. POSTAGE PAID Wexford PA Non-Pro Org PERMIT No. 8 Return Service Requested Our Lady of Olives Council #3907 <> Council Calendar <> October 30 th 2016 December 10 th 2016 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday October 30 October 31 November 1 November 2 November 3 November 4 November 5 31 s t Sunday Ordinary Time Halloween ALL SAINTS (HDO) K of C 3907 Meeting Rosary 7:30 pm All Souls Day First Friday First Saturday 5 th Sunday Rosary St Alexis 10:00am Pittsburgh Chapter 7:30pm St. Mary of the Mount C491 Meeting 8:00 pm St. Alphonsus Old Gym Overnight(8pm 9am) Adoration: SJ&P November 6 November 7 November 8 November 9 November 10 November 11 November nd t Sunday Ordinary Time [ELECTION DAY] C3907 Memorial Mass "Get Out the Vote! St. Alexis 6:30pm & Pot Luck Dinner November 13 November 14 November 15 November 16 November 17 November 18 November rd Sunday C nd Ordinary Time Anniversary K of C 3907 Meeting Christmas Seals Christmas Seals Holy Family Image Rosary 7:30 pm December Stuffing Distribution St John Neumann St. Alphonsus 16 th Meeting 8:00 pm Olive Branch Due Holy Family Image Holy Family Image St. Alphonsus Old Gym Sts John & Paul St Alexis November 20 November 21 November 22 November 23 November 24 November 25 November 26 Our Lord Jesus Christ King of the Universe Closing of Holy Year Final COAL Ticket Turnings due (See Rich) Thanksgiving Day HOLIDAY Black Friday Black Saturday November 27 November 28 November 29 November 30 December 1 December 2 December 3 Advent Begins First Friday First Saturday 1 st Sunday of Advent 1 st & 2 nd Priest Lunch 11:30am Degree 7pm Overnight(8pm 9am) Vincentian St.Kilian C14807 Adoration: SJ&P December 4 December 5 December 6 December 7 December 8 December 9 December 10 2 nd Sunday of Advent Pearl Harbor Day K of C 3907 Meeting Rosary 7:30 pm Meeting 8:00 pm St. John Neumann Immaculate Conception of the Virgin Mary(HD) Pgh Chapter Memorial Mass & Dinner $12 6pm Bellevue C1400

The Olive Branch Our 63 rd Year Chartered - November 14, 1954

The Olive Branch Our 63 rd Year Chartered - November 14, 1954 December 2017 OUR LADY OF OLIVES COUNCIL #3907 Chaplain's Message... December 2017 Keep Christ Dear Brother Knights, For many years, St. Martin Episcopal Church in Monroeville displayed a sign attached