Kni g h t s Ca l l. Colorado Jurisdiction CATHOLIC CITIZEN / CATHOLIC LEADER. Jim Caffrey James D. Jim Caffrey Colorado State Deputy

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1 Colorado Jurisdiction Volume XXIII Issue III October 2016 Kni g h t s Ca l l Sta t e Of f i c e r s State Chaplain Rev. Sean McGrath State Deputy James Jim Caffrey State Secretary John Jay Doherty State Treasurer Christopher Chris Foley State Advocate Jon Herskovits State Warden Dwayne Butch Enderle Immediate Past State Deputy Charles Chuck Page Colorado District Master Roger Muller, PSD Ladies Auxillary President Ginny Lopez State Coordinators Executive Secretary Paul Patricca Squires Coordinator Walter Walt Parsons Program Coordinator Robert Bob Nellans Membership Coordinator Marc Solome District Deputy Coordinator Clark Musser Special Events/State Covention Coordinator Tom Berens Knights Call is a publication of the State of Colorado Knights of Columbus all rights are reserved. CATHOLIC CITIZEN / CATHOLIC LEADER With only a few days left before the election, we need to examine our Catholic conscience and make educated votes for the candidates and/or platforms that support true Catholic teachings that allow us to practice our faith in public without fear of being ostracized. Religious freedom is an essential Right of this country that must be protected. We have all heard about and seen the rapid encroachment of secularism in our society that continues to make it uncomfortable for us to live our faith in public. We must guard against this whenever possible and the best way to do this is at the ballot box. Denver Archbishop Samuel Aquila recently stated the following concerning the election. So my advice to Catholics in voting in this presidential election is to first look at who forms you and your conscience. Is it your personal encounter with Jesus Christ and the Church, the voice of God which cannot contradict the truth or revelation, or is it the ideology of some political party? Secondly, look at how you have been a leaven in society. How have you sought the common good and the values of the Gospel, especially by serving the poor, the needy, the unborn and the dying? If you truly live your Catholic faith, you will not find complete alignment with any political party, and that is okay. Thirdly, look at how each party platform supports human life from conception through natural death, the freedom of religion and the freedom of conscience, the family, and the poor. Finally, do vote, as every Catholic has an obligation to participate in the political process. So as the Archbishop stated, and as Catholic gentleman and Brother Knights we need to be leaders in our communities when it comes to standing up for life issues, religious freedom and helping those in need. It is what is meant when our Order is referred to as the STRONG RIGHT ARM OF THE CHURCH ; we are a Band of Brothers who are the protectors of the faith for our families and for the future of our country. Be vigilant, stay firm in the faith, be brave and strong. ~ 1 Corinthians 16:13 VOTE YOUR CONSCIENCE It is your obligation as a Catholic American Citizen. Also, join us at the State Capitol on November 5th at 10:00 am for the rally and Rosary in support of all life issues and religious freedom. Vivat Jesus Jim Caffrey James D. Jim Caffrey Colorado State Deputy FOR THE GLORY OF GOD VUNITED IN FAITH, FAMILY, & SER ICE

2 State Secretary Odds and Ends Create a clean heart in me, O God and renew in me a steadfast spirit. (Psalm 51) This month will bring to a close the extraordinary Jubilee year of Mercy initiated by Pope Francis last December. Not only has it been an eventful year for the Catholic faithful, but hopefully for us as knights individually and collectively. We ve encountered many historic milestones this year, chief among them was the canonization of St. Mother Theresa in September. St. Mother Theresa was, and is, a great apostle of love and mercy and an exceptional model for us, especially as Knights of Columbus. Hopefully, during this year of mercy, we ve made a deliberate effort to be more charitable and merciful to our neighbor within our councils and our parishes. As this year of Mercy comes to a close, our challenge as Catholic families and Knights is to continue to be apostles of charity and mercy in our daily lives in the model of St. Mother Theresa and our beloved founder Father McGivney, and like them, to move forward with a clean heart and a renewed steadfast spirit. Let our renewed spirt motivate us to continue to implement meaningful charitable programs and motivate us to offer the gift of membership to catholic men and their families. Cindy and I wish you and your families a Blessed and Happy Thanksgiving. STATE DIRECTORY : The State Directory is now available on the state council web site Printed copies of the directory (one per council) will be distributed through the district deputies. COUNCIL/DISTRICT TRAINING: We encourage your districts/councils host a training session. The process is simple, just give me a call or shoot me an with a couple of dates/times you d like to host the training. The training covers the history/legacy of our order, programs and membership ideas and the duties and responsibilities of council officers and directors; but can be adapted to meet specific council/district needs. The greatest value of the training is the questions and shared ideas of our officers and members. The training would be of value to all council members, not just officers and directors CCYMHSIC and Vivat Jesus, Jay Doherty Jay Doherty Colorado State Secretary Essay Contest The Importance of Religious Freedom By now everyone should have their Essay contest kits ordered and be gearing up for the local competitions. A good rule of thumb would be to begin your competitions by the first or second week of November. This gives the youth plenty of time to work on their essays. You should then plan to have your local judging no later than the second week in January allowing plenty of time for a District competition if needed. (Please let your District Deputy know that you plan to hold a Council wide competition.) Once your Council contest has completed and all essays have been judged, you will need to submit only your 1st place winners to your District Deputy for the District competition. If a District competition is not needed, then the next competition will be at the State level. Again, only the 1st place essays will need to be delivered no later than midnight Monday, April 3rd, The following options are available: 1 - They may be dropped off during the State Free Throw competition on March 4, 2017 at Mullen High School (time TBD and communicated later) 2 - Submitted electronically (via ): If sent electronically, they should be in a word.doc format or scanned. 3 - Sent via U.S. Mail - post marked no later than April 3rd, 2017 ( me for mailing address) Please remember to include the official cover sheet with your entries. I also need the contact information of the submitting Council including the Council number and name, the Grand Knight and the Essay Chairman s name, mailing address and an address or phone number. If you have any questions, please let me know via dd22sditch@gmail.com Vivat Jesus Scott Ditch Scott Ditch Colorado State Essay Chairman

3 DM Roger and Margaret Muller Master s Knightly News This first month as District Master has been busy. Trying to familiarize myself with the tasks associated with the position while evaluating and identifying needs and concerns then attending meetings is at times intimidating. As busy as I was in the State chairs, there is a lot more manpower resources available to handle day to day operations that are not in place at the 4th degree level. I experienced my first exemplification and I want to thank my Administrative team for all their hard work as they put together the registration process and associate paperwork. The Jim Brom 4th Degree Team was, as usual, at its best and exemplified the principle of patriotism in very dignified and professional manner. The marshals in attendance, led by Lead Marshall Gerry Dreher, were able to maneuver the candidates and present the flag ceremony with dignity and pride. October 7 through the 9, I was attended the Provincial meeting in Phoenix, Arizona with our State Deputy. Together with the District Masters and State Deputies from Arizona, New Mexico and Utah along with other Sir Knights from around Arizona, we listened and learned from our Vice Supreme Master, Michael Kingman, our agenda and goals for the fraternal year. Also present were three Former District Masters from Arizona and our Former Supreme Master, Larry Costanza. Our charge, as the 4th Degree, is to stand firm and support our Order, our Country, our Faith and the Legacy of Knighthood. To be successful and achieve our end goals, we must have active and thriving assemblies working in conjunction with councils and promote both membership and programs. Our members must insure they know how to recruit, employ the use of membership committees, communicate with Grand Knights and members by attending council and assembly meetings to institute major programs or activities. Look to adopt a military family for the holidays as an activity. Activities involving participation in a Veterans Day parade, working with local VA s assisting veterans, promoting flag programs, sponsoring public safety appreciation dinners, participation in the Military Scholarship Fund for seminarians are a few activities assemblies can do. I would encourage Faithful Navigators to review the criteria and actively pursue attainment of being a Star Assembly. This relatively new program started last year, mirrors that of the Star Council award. The criterion involves completing paperwork but an active assembly in membership and programs can be successful. Active means vibrant assemblies. If assemblies and councils work hand in hand on recruitment and programs, the Order will grow, our State will grow, our councils and assemblies will grow. Growth will only enhance the ability for families to grow in our faith while leading a good Christian life in the teachings of our faith. Finally, the old 4th Degree website is now defunct. The 4th Degree web information is now part of our State website. The tab is in place but the site itself is still under construction. Sir Knight Harry O Brien will be keeping the page current. It will contain the Master s monthly letter along with important 4th degree dates and information received from Supreme and the Vice Supreme Master. It will have Marshal information and any notable information from assemblies. Please bear with us as we get the page started and current. For 2017, we have scheduled 4th Degree Exemplifications February through June. The exemplifications will be held in Northglenn in February, Greeley in March, Arvada in April, Colorado Springs in May and Littleton in June. Let us help grow our Order, State and District this year and for the years to come. Be active, be vibrant. Respectfully submitted Roger Muller Roger Muller, PSD ColoradoDistrict Master Substance Abuse Poster Contest 2016 The Knights of Columbus Substance Abuse Awareness Poster Contest is open to all young people between the ages of 8 and 14. Entries can be in either the Alcohol Awareness and Abuse competition or the Drug Awareness and Abuse competition. Each poster must include a slogan reflecting either of the topics and an original visual image. Posters may only be entered under one topic. Councils should order the Knights of Columbus Substance Abuse Awareness Poster Contest kits, which contain all the materials needed to participate in the contest, by calling the Department of Fraternal Services at (203) The kits should be ordered in December and the Council should be ready to present the contest in January. Posters should be completed by the end of January, and the council judging should take place in February. District, Regional and State judging will follow. Winning entries at the state level will be submitted to the Supreme Council where they will be entered in the international competition with winners from contests in other jurisdictions. Each Council is encouraged to participate in this worthwhile youth event. Columbian Squires circles should work with their sponsoring councils in conducting contests. Councils can reach out to the children of Brother Knights as well as local parochial and public school teachers and administrators. Larry Herold Larry Herold Substance Abuse Poster Chairman

4 Council Activities Brothers As I get older I find that I greet November with mixed feelings. I do not like the colder weather, but I do like the fact that November is a time for family activities like Thanksgiving and allows us time to anticipate and reflect on the upcoming joyous Advent and Christmas seasons, also a great time for family activities. Your Councils should strive to have many family related activities, and what better opportunity than at this time of the year. Most Councils have probably ended their participation in the Intellectually Disabled drive; hopefully you were successful in involving as many Council members and their families as possible. I would encourage all Councils to have their members invite their families, including wives, children, and grand children, to participate in the future. It is a great opportunity to experience the principle of Charity. Hope fully everyone participated. November is also a time to honor our Veterans, remember those who have served our country, if nothing else ask then to stand up during your meeting and receive recognition from their Brothers. Patriotism may be the lesson of the Fourth Degree but all Knights should be patriots. REMEMBER TO VOTE, and encourage your parish members to vote. For Fourth degree Knights and Assemblies you might want to look up information on the Wreaths Across America project that honors deceased veterans in December prior to Christmas by placing wreaths on their graves. November is also a time to anticipate your year end reports that will be submitted to the State Council. Decide which activities you would like to report on. Think ahead and avoid the last minute rush right after the Holy Days. Also plan on attending the December Mid-Year meeting. I wish everyone a Happy Veterans Day and a very Happy Thanksgiving. I have noticed a slight increase in the number of newsletters received, please insure that I am included on your distribution list. Also now is a good time to update your Council list and insure that all of your members receive the Knights Call as well as the blast s from Supreme. While seeing an increase in the Newsletters. I noticed we have a decrease in the number of submittals for Knight of the Month. Brothers it only takes a few minutes to honor one of your Brothers that contributes to your Council. Remember recognition is the heart of volunteering. Dont forget to attend the Mid year meeting on December 9th 11th. Vivat Jesus Frank Humpherys Frank Humpherys, PGK, PFN, FDD Council Activities Director Community Highlights Have you ever wondered, How can I make my parish community better? Well, the Knights of Columbus have a program called Fathers Day Affirmation of Wedding Vows. Father s Day is an important time to celebrate the role of fatherhood within the Christian family and is an ideal day for fathers to celebrate and honor their marriage vows. Annually sponsoring this event on the third Sunday of June will serve to make your council visible to the parish community and show your member s support for all fathers and husbands. During these events, Knights and their wives along with all the married couples of the parish have an opportunity to affirm their commitment to their wedding vows. Remember the 5th commandment of Ten Commandments, also known as the Decalogue, is, Honor your father and your mother, so that you may live long in the land the LORD, your God is giving you. The Service and action steps are available right now in a separate attachment. Please consider doing this to honor fathers. And please remember this counts as a fulfillment of one of the requirements of the Building the Domestic Church program. And it is so easy to accomplish!! Vivat Jesus George Stragand George Stragand, PGK, FDD Community Director Prayer in the Square All that is necessary for evil to succeed is for good men to do nothing. We are faced with multiple attacks upon our church. Knights have taken an oath to support our Faith, our Parishes, our Priests, those in need or unable to protect themselves. The Knights change lives and save lives. We are being called upon to do that now. Proposition 106 is a direct attack on our beliefs as Catholics and a poorly written ambiguous law. All three Colorado Bishops have come out strongly against this as have both the State Deputy and the Supreme Knight. We invite all Knights and there families to join us in prayer. November the 5th on the west steps of the State Capitol at 10:00am. Newly ordained Auxiliary Bishop Jorge Rodriguez will lead a bilingual rosary and Devine Mercy Chaplet. This is our chance to lead our family s and our Parishes as we have sworn to do. Mass is at 9:00am at the Basiclla with an 8:15 show time for 4th Degree. Mike Phelan Mike Phelan Prayer in the Square Chairman

5 Family Programs Have you started your Family Fully Alive - Building the Domestic Church program? In a time when marriage is under attack with same sex marriages. When respect for life is under attack with mandated contraception in Obama Care and a proposal on the State Ballot to approve Physician Assisted Suicide. When society places value on material wealth and power and we are so distracted with activities, work, children s events/sports Now is the time to celebrate the gift of our faith, to realize the value of the family in our society, and to make time for prayer and to grow in our faith. Building the Domestic Church The Family Fully Alive is an initiative by Supreme to stress the importance of Family in the New Evangelization of the faith. The Second Vatican Council teaches that each man, woman and child is called to holiness through proclaiming the Gospel and communicating the divine gift of love through the activities of their daily lives. This means living our lives as an example of God s love in the world. But living our lives as God s example is not easy and requires effort, prayer, and loving support from your family. The program outlined in the booklet Building the Domestic Church A Family Fully Alive (Supply Catalog item 10162) provides the structure to do just that. The program can be adopted to fit the needs of the family using all or parts of the program outline. We also encourage this to be used at Council meetings and events and whenever people gather as Family to add an element of prayer and faith sharing. We are all being challenged by the program to place God at the center of our lives, to grow in faith and prayer, to show ourselves as examples of God s love in this world. It is through the family that we will strengthen our society building back the foundation that makes this nation great. So work as a family work as a council work as a parish to recognized, appreciate, encourage, and promote faithful family life. Because through that people will be brought to a deeper appreciation of our faith. I have also seen a falling off of the number of councils submitting your family of the month forms each month to recognize those families within your council. It is easy to complete and the form each month. The form can be found at this URL: Upon completion of the on-line form it can be saved as a PDF on your computer and ed to: Supreme fraternalservices@kofc.org State Family Director: iluvtheavs@gmail.com Your District Deputy: please contact your DD for their address Vivat Jesus Jesse Taitano Jesse Taitano State Family Director COLORADO Family OF THE MONTH September, 2016 Mike and Jessica Landers and their four wonderful children are an exemplary Catholic family that inspires faith and hope. Mike and Jessica met when they were serving as campus missionaries for the Fellowship Of Catholic University Students (FOCUS), and they support FOCUS missionaries today. Jessica is a former Catholic school teacher, she is a leader with Mothers Uplifting Mothers Spiritually (MUMS), and she is becoming a lector. Mike is an active Knight, helping with homeless outreach, our breakfasts, our golf tournament, and Mass ushering. Mike and Jessica are both active in right to life activities, and they were RCIA sponsors for a married couple last year. The four children are very polite and engaging, and Rebekah, age 6, is already active in the children s choir and the Little Flowers Girls Club. Congratulations on being September s Family of the Month. COLORADO KNIGHT OF THE MONTH September, 2016 September Knight of the Month for Sir Knight Dan Knievel who is a 4th degree Knight in John the Baptist, Council No in Longmont, CO. In conversation with his GK, I have been made aware that at some point Dan was also the Knight of the Year. Sir Knight Dan Knievel is a veteran Knight (55 years!) who serves our parish and council in too many ways to count. He serves as a Mass coordinator, a member of the parish Respect Life council, a lector, a sacristan, a homeless outreach volunteer, a food bank volunteer, a consistent volunteer at our breakfasts, our tent sale chairman, and our golf classic chairman. He is also our Financial Secretary, and he is undoubtedly one of the finest gentlemen who I have ever had the privilege to know. Dan and his lovely wife Beth have been married for 51 years, and they often serve the parish together. We wish you a very Happy and Blessed Thanksgiving!

6 Coats for Kids My Brother Knights, Our State distribution of Coats for Kids is fast approaching. Our Worthy State Deputy has set the bar to be one of the best distributions with an anticipated 800 coats given to children in need. If your Council has not yet held an event, it s not to late. Talk to your Pastor about what you can do to help in anyway to help kids in need. If you can donate even 1 coat, that is one coat for a child that needs warmth this winter. Thank you for support of this very worthy program. This is an excellent way for a representative of your Council to see Coats for Kids in action. The smiles are worth a thousand words. Thank you for your participation in this very worthy cause! Vivat Jesus Deris Wolff Deris Wolff Coats for Kids Chairman Colorado Knights of Columbus In partnership with Lakewood Police Department & Colorado Avalanche Organization Present: COATS FOR KIDS GIVEAWAY Giving Coats to Kids so they will have a warm winter. When: NOVEMBER 12, :30 am to 11:30 am Where: Clements Community Center 1580 Yarrow Street Lakewood, Co Come meet the Knights, Lakewood Police Agents, the Colorado Avalanche Ice Girls (Cheerleaders) and Bernie the Mascot as they give new warm coats to kids in need. The giveaway will start at 9:30 am and will continue until 11:30 am or until the coats are gone. It is on a first come, first serve basis with coats available in size 4 to 18 for both boys and girls.

7 Maj o r De g r e e Ex e m p l i f i c at i o n s Chuck Page, PSD State Ceremonials Chairman go to colordokofc.org for complete details on degrees Scheduled Formation/Knighthood Degrees Date: November 5, 2016 (Stand alone Knighthood) Council: 1498 Highlands Ranch Location: St. Mark Catholic Church 9905 Foothills Canyon Blvd. Highlands Ranch, CO Contact: Rich Bowers rbowers@dtbklaw.com Date: January 23, 2017 (Stand alone Formation) Council: Monument Date: January 28, 2017 (Combined 2nd and 3rd) Council: 3285 Brighton Location: St. Augustine Parish Life Center 178 S. 6th Ave. Brighton, CO Contact: Jim Albany jmsalbany@gmail.com Patriotic Degree Exemplifications Sch e d u l e d Pat r i o t i c Ex e m p l i f i c at i o n s Date: February 25, 2017 Assembly: Location: 1966 Northglenn Immaculate Heart of Mary Grant St. Northglenn, CO Contact: Leo Albiniak leo.alniniak@gmail.com Date: March 25, 2017 Assembly: Location: 89 Greeley Knights of Columbus Hall 2600 Sixth Ave. Greeley, CO Date: April 29, 2017 Assembly: 2409 Arvada Location: St. Joan of Arc Catholic Church W. 58th Ave. Arvada, CO Contact: Sean Murphy Heyheybooboo14@hotmail.com Date: May 21, 2017 Assembly: Location: 3049 Colorado Springs St. Patrick s 6455 Brook Park Drive Colorado Springs, CO Contact: Jaime Santos jaimesantos7@aol.com Date: June 24, 2017 Assembly: Location: 2813 Littleton St. Francis Cabrini 6673 W. Chatfield Ave. Littleton, CO 8018 Contact: Richard Simpson Richard.d.simpson@comcast.net District Deputy Cordinator Raps Sha r e wi t h o t h e r s wh a t y o u r co u n c i l do e s We, as Knights of Columbus, do so much good for our Parish and for our community. But yet we don t let others know about our good deeds. Let s change that!! Wouldn t it be great to hear from a fellow parishioner, I saw on Facebook what you guys did for our church, I want to join and help you! 0r, Hey I read that tweet that KofC promotes strong families, I want to join and help you! Most councils take pictures of the events we host or programs we put on. Then we put them in our newsletters, that our brother Knights read. Let s take those photos and post them on the Colorado State Knights of Columbus facebook page where men who are not Knights might see it and notice what we do and want to join. Together we can spread the word of the great works we as Knights do in our Parish and communities. Let s work together and publicize ourselves to others. By doing this your council can create buzz and help recruit new members for your council. Let s grow or order by showing what we do and what we stand for. With Veterans Day and the Christmas season coming there are many examples of events that we can publicize to help your council. And share the photos of the events that your council/assembly did for the Veterans and kids during the Christmas season. Does your parish have an event coming up that you like to have publicized, share that also! Please send pictures, event flyers, or even a quick little note on what your Council/Assembly is doing or has done to: clarkslucky13@msn.com, text , CoStateKofC Clark Musser Clark Musser District Deputy Cordinator Please like us and follow us on social media. We would love to share what Colorado Knights are doing!!! Send us your pictures of your events. Have an event coming up? Send us the details, we can make an event on facebook. clarkslucky13@msn.com

8 PRAYER IN THE SQUARE CATHOLIC CHARITIES First Saturday Devotion Join us in bringing Prayer into the Square with this public rosary held the first Saturday of the month 10 AM Rosary March 5th April 2nd* May 7th June 4th July 2nd August 6th* September 3rd October 1st November 5th* December 3rd *All prayer communities will gather together at the Colorado State Capitol on April 2nd, August 6th and November 5th. For more information and locations visit: PrayerInTheSquare.com JOIN THE COMMUNITY NEAREST YOU DENVER Planned Parenthood Meet in front 3846 Pontiac Street Denver, CO DENVER Ruby Hill Park Amphitheater 1200 W Florida Denver, CO FORT COLLINS Catholic Charities Across from office 460 Linden Center Dr. Fort Collins, CO GREELEY Centennial Park 2315 W Reservoir Rd Greeley, CO HIGHLANDS RANCH Civic Green Park 9370 Ridgeline Blvd Highlands Ranch, CO Vocations Brother Knights A vocation is a fruit that ripens in a well cultivated field of mutual love that becomes mutual service, in the context of an authentic ecclesial life. No vocation is born of itself or lives for itself. A vocation flows from the heart of God and blossoms in the good soil of faithful people, in the experience of fraternal love. Did not Jesus say: By this all men will know that you are my disciples, if you have love for one another (Jn 13:35)? The St. John Vianney Seminary is a traditional Seminary, Redemptoris Mater Seminary in Denver, however, is one of 51 Redemptoris Mater Seminaries around the world. These Seminaries are dedicated to the New Evangelization and are associated with the Neocathechumenal Way, which stress Adult Faith formation through Small Faith Communities. The Redemptoris Mater Seminary in Denver is truly International; Seminarians come from fifteen to twenty countries during any given year. These Seminarians, once ordained, will report to the Archbishop of Denver or the Bishops of Pueblo or Dallas. Redemptoris Mater Seminarians take the standard seven year course of formation with the Saint John Vianney Seminary Students. In addition each Redemptoris Mater Seminarian spends two or three years on Mission. Finally each if the seminarian is associated with a Colorado Parish that has Neocathechemunal groups within the parish. Most of these young men truly leave their homes and families behind when they come to study at Redemptoris Mater. Often when they show up, all of their worldly possessions are packed in one suitcase. Currently we have Twenty-One Unsupported Seminarians in the State of Colorado. We have fifteen in Denver Diocese, to Include Capuchins, Colorado Springs has Four, Pueblo has Two. You can go to futurepriest.com, click on Unsupported. If your council decides to support, please let me know as soon as possible, so that I can update web site. Finally, much of the conversation that we have is around financial support of Vocations, since the holiday season is rapidly approaching, this would be a good time to reach out to the seminarian that you support and invite them to a Council Function. I know that a number of Councils invite their Seminarians, and their families, to Council Christmas Parties and take this opportunity to introduce them to Council members and Families. This is especially appreciated by the Seminarians at Redemptoris Mater since they are from all over the world so having a chance to Celebrate Christmas in family atmosphere helps to ease the loneliness of being away from their families. I would like to extend my sincere appreciation to all Councils, Assembly s, Squire Circles, Ladies Auxiliary s in supporting our religious family in the State of Colorado. I hope to see all Council Representatives at Mid-Year meeting in December Vivat Jesus John Lopez John Lopez State Vocations Director vj1lopez@yahoo.com

9 A special gift at Christmas FOR CHRISTMAS FOR OUR MILITARY If you have a family member or a friend serving in the U.S. Military, the best gift you can give is something to build their spiritual life. The Knights to Christ daily meditation book is a great spiritual companion. When someone is having a down day. Or just needs a spiritual charge, opening Knights to Christ for a quick reading saves the day. To Order: go to For the Kindle ebook version, order from Amazon.com. And don t forget Knights to Christ is a wonderful gift for friends and family! Colorado Knights of Columbus Perpetual Memorial Society Colorado Knights of Columbus Perpetual Memorial Society is a wonderful way to honor our loved ones, Living and Deceased, with this thoughtful act of enrolling them in 100 Memorial Masses per year, each and every year, forever. All the information and enrollment form is on the Colorado Knights of Columbus website If you have any questions Please call Jim Peterson Jim Peterson or jimcandy21@gmail.com FOR THE GLORY OF GOD VUNITED IN FAITH, FAMILY, & SER ICE

10 NOTE To be included in Knights in Action, send your council newsletters to: Bob Kreger, Knights in olorado Action Councils 7560 Other ways our council promotes community included the clothing drive for the victims of the devastating floods in Louisiana. The entire Pagosa Springs community came together to donate clothing to those who lost everything in this disaster. We can only wonder how these gifts of love might be used by our neighbors to the south in their time of great need. A trailer packed to the gills of donated clothing was sent along with our best wishes and prayers. Council On October 1st, the knights (Matthew Rock, Bill Poska, Pat Francalancia, and Dan Murphy) participated in the rosary at Planned Parenthood to pray for an end to abortion. You can join these prolife advocates on the first Saturday of each month by joining us at St Joan s at 8:30 AM to carpool to the Planned Parenthood building. For more information contact our prolife chairman Dan Murphy. Also, we are asking our council members to take time to pray a rosary Saturday morning November 5th to ask Our Lady to help bring an end to abortion at this clinic and to direct the young ladies to Lighthouse at the other end of the street. Council Harvey, Al Batey, & Ron Toman made the trek to the Shrine of the Stations of the Cross on Columbus Day. At the top of the mesa, northwest of the Shrine is a Memorial to the Spanish Martyrs of the area, all priests. Council The United States flag and the Papal flag were installed over the main entrance of St. Peter s Church by Sir Knights Bob Leise and Ed Paulovich of the Father Kekeisen Assembly Additionally, the Assembly made sure that American flags were placed in each classroom of St. Peter s Catholic School. Council 4699 While still a work in progress, the Grotto dedication and blessing was held on October 2nd, 2016 at Divine Redeemer Parish. Fr Brian was joined by the congregation and Knights to celebrate the Blessed Virgin statue s new home. Council 4699 Knights were integral in providing much needed funds to see this project move forward. A Hearty Thank You to all of Our Veterans! Happy Veterans Day!

11 COLORADO KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Midyear Meeting Denver Crown Plaza December 9, 10, Grand Knights and Brother Knights, October 1, 2016 The Midyear Meeting will again focus on training and communications. The emphasis will be on the positions of the District Deputy, who serves as liaison between the State Council and the councils in his District. The importance of a District Deputy s commitment is imperative since councils rely on the district leadership to assist them down the road to success. In addition, several other breakout sessions are planned. The sessions include one for the Grand Knight, Council Membership Directors, Council Program Directors, Advocates and Financial Secretaries. These sessions are also open to anyone wishing to attend and be provided the information. The main purpose of this weekend will be to provide training for our leadership and emphasize the necessity of consistent operational procedures and communication with each other. I cannot stress enough the importance of your attendance as one of the leaders of a district or council. Mark your calendars. The Midyear Meeting will be held on December 9, 11, 11, 2016 at the Denver Crown Plaza, East 40 th Ave, Denver, CO Room reservations, MUST be made by 18 November, 2016, to obtain the group rate of $89 per night plus tax. Their phone number is (866) The breakfast buffet may be pre-purchased for $18.00 per person. Please make your room reservations ASAP! There is a link on the State website for making room reservations online. See enclosed agenda for details. Please note that at this time of the year, the hotel may have a full booking for that weekend and if you miss the deadline, rooms may not be available at the Group Rate. There may be a few rooms available on the master list block because some people can not make the meeting that weekend due to other commitments. Please contact Paul Patricca, or co.kofc.exec@gmail.com if you need a room at the last minute. Rooms are limited and will only be available on a first come first serve basis. The enclosed meal reservation form needs to be completed and returned as indicated. A check, money order or Credit Card information is needed as payment for the meals and is requested in advance. Make checks or money orders payable to: Colorado State Council. For those using a credit card, a receipt will be placed in your meal ticket envelope. A ticket is needed for each person at each meal.

12 COLORADO KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Mid-Year Meeting Denver Crown Plaza December 09, 10, AN ELECTRONIC VERSION OF THIS FORM IS ON THE STATE WEBSITE MEAL RESERVATIONS PRINT NAME: OFFICE or TITLE: COUNCIL # ADDRESS: PHONE: THIS FORM MUST BE RECEIVED BY: Friday, November 18, 2016 EVENT MEALS Breakfast (Saturday and/or Sunday) 06:30 am (Per person, per day) Luncheon Men and Ladies 12:00 pm Banquet Adult 6:30 pm COST $18.00 $25.00 $40.00 # ATTENDING TOTAL AMOUNT OWED $0.00 $0.00 $0.00 Banquet Meal Selection Prime Rib Salmon Vegetarian Special Needs: Gluten Free: Dairy: Other: CHECK OR MONEY ORDER PAYABLE TO: COLORADO STATE COUNCIL TOTAL: AN ELECTRONIC VERSION OF THIS FORM IS ON THE STATE WEBSITE 1. The courtesy of pre-paying for meals is requested. 2. Payment by Check or Credit Card. CREDIT CARD PAYMENT Contact Information Send to: Credit Card: Visa MasterCard AMX Executive Secretary Card Number: Paul Patricca Expiration Date: / P.O. Box CVV# on back: Littleton, CO Name as it appears on Card: SIGNATURE: co.kofc.exec@gmail.com $0.00

13 COLORADO KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Midyear Meeting Denver Crown Plaza December 9, 10, KIDS CHRISTMAS PARTY October 1, 2016 Brother Knights, There will be a Christmas Party for the Kids: Where: Mid Year Meeting Crown Plaza Hotel When: Saturday December 10, 2016 Time: 6:30pm ( after mass) There will be plenty of fun, food and refreshments. I understand there will be a special visitor to hand out presents. Please complete the following if your children will be attending: Parent s Name: Cell Phone number Children(s) Name(s) Age Gift Age Gift Age Gift Please list suggested small gift for your children to help the Committee. Return form NO LATER THEN MONDAY NOV 14 to: Executive Secretary, Paul Patricca, P.O. Box , Littleton, CO , co.kofc.exec@gmail.com Vivat Jesus, James D. Caffrey, State Deputy Colorado Knights of Columbus United in Faith, Family & Service, For the Glory of God

14 We put our money where our faith is. We do not invest in companies that deal in abortions, contraception, human cloning, embryonic stem cell research, for-profit health care that pays for any of the aforementioned, and pornography. Kenneth Huard, FIC General Agent: Western and Southern Colorado 1925 Dominion Way, Suite 103 Colorado Springs, CO Office: Contact us today to learn more: Andrew Wheaton, FICF General Agent: Northern Colorado 8690 Wolff Ct. Suite 200 Westminster, CO Office: L I F E I N S U R A N C E D I S A B I L I T Y I N S U R A N C E L O N G - T E R M C A R E I N S U R A N C E R E T I R E M E N T A N N U I T I E S Gen_Integrity, Exp. 7/15/17

15 Kni g h t s of Co l u m b u s PO Box Littleton, CO Return Service Requested Knights to Christ Spiritual Enrichment Initiative November 8 Whatever you did for one of the least of these followers of mine, you did it for me! ~ Matthew 25:40 An editorial began: A priest we know recently described his experience of being confronted by a beggar while eating at a fast- food restaurant. The beggar said he was hungry, and the priest, intimidated and nervous, could only say, I m sorry, and look the other way. Later, as the priest recounted the story, he was praying Psalm 80, Lord, let me see your face, when the image of the beggar came to mind. How many times have you seen the LORD and not recognized him? Christ simply appears before us: hungry, cold and ill. Once He was a condemned prisoner, led to the slaughter for the sins of others. Now he approaches us in McDonalds s smelling badly do we see His face? ~ Our Sunday Visitor What keeps us from seeing Jesus face in the people around us? Beware of the man whose God is in the skies. ~ George Bernard Shaw Join the movement today! Visit to Christ.org. For the Greater Honor and Glory of God. Bruce Tawson Bruce Tawson, PGK, PFN State Chairman b.tawson@comcast.net. To order Knights to Christ books, visit: Kni g h t s t o Ch r i s t now on Amazon.com for Kindle

16 Working together with your pastor, provide the opportunity for married couples to recall and affirm their wedding vows together with a special blessing during or after the Sunday liturgy. In the Support Materials section we provide two suggested programs you might consider ACTION STEPS When planning the event, be sure to: Ask your pastor s permission to conduct the event, and discuss what time the Masses will be held. If possible, multiple ceremonies should be planned, with a renewal ceremony held at each and every Sunday Mass offered at the parish that weekend. Promote the event several weeks before it occurs. Prepare flyers for distribution at Masses and council meetings. Be sure to post the details on council and parish bulletin websites, as well as on social media. Discuss with your pastor how your council might offer catechesis to the parish on the Catholic understanding of marriage and the strength of the sacramental bond. If possible, arrange a lecture series to take place several weeks before the renewal ceremony. Make a pulpit announcement on the day of event just before Mass begins. Be sure to specifically invite all married couples not simply Knights of Columbus members and their wives to participate. Plan a reception to follow the event. Some councils may wish to hold a brunch or supply simple light refreshments, while others may wish to supply wedding cake in honor of the ceremony. Congratulate each couple and thank them for their witness. Affirmation of Wedding Vows Father s Day is an important time to celebrate and promote the role of fatherhood within the Christian family. Fathers, by their word and example, pass on the faith and reflect the image of God the Father within their homes. Christian marriages reflect the relationship between Christ and the Church and have the Holy Family as their primary model. As devoted Catholics, members of the Knights of Columbus nourish, support and strengthen Catholic family life through parish-based programs and charitable works. Today, our parish s Knights of Columbus council invites each couple present to affirm their wedding vows. We hope that by doing so you and your spouse will again experience the grace received on your wedding day, when you gave witness to the union of Christ and the Church. We pray that your marriage continues to be strengthened through the example of the Holy Family and the love that comes from Christ. Celebrating our Catholic Marriages and Families AFFIRMATION OF WEDDING VOWS During or immediately following the liturgy all couples will be invited to affirm their wedding vows in a simple and solemn ceremony. The celebrant will invite couples to stand together in their pews or to gather at an appropriate place in front of the sanctuary.

17 V / Dear brothers and sisters, on your wedding day you joined your lives in an unbreakable bond through the Sacrament of Matrimony. I invite you now to join your right hands as we pray together for God s continued grace and blessing upon your marriage. Prayer to the Holy Family Jesus, Mary and Joseph, in you we contemplate the splendor of true love; to you we turn with trust. Holy Family of Nazareth, grant that our families too may be places of communion and prayer, authentic schools of the Gospel and small domestic churches. Holy Family of Nazareth, may families never again experience violence, rejection and division; may all who have been hurt or scandalized find ready comfort and healing. Holy Family of Nazareth, make us once more mindful of the sacredness and inviolability of the family, and its beauty in God s plan. Jesus, Mary and Joseph, Graciously hear our prayer. Amen. Prayer composed by Pope Francis and off ered on the feast of the Holy Family, Dec. 29, V / Lord God and Creator, we bless and praise your name. In the beginning you made man and woman, so that they might enter a communion of life and love. You likewise blessed the union of these married couples, so that they might reflect the union of Christ with his Church. Look withkindness on them today. Amid the joys and struggles of their life you have preserved the union between them. Renew their marriage covenant. Increase your love in them and strengthen their bond of peace, so that surrounded by their children they may always rejoice in the gift of your blessing. We ask this through Christ our Lord. R / Amen. BLESSING OF MARRIED COUPLES V / Husbands and wives, please bow your heads for the blessing. May God the eternal Father keep you of one heart in love for one another that the peace of Christ may dwell in you and abide always in your home. R / Amen. V / May you be blessed in your children, have solace in your friends and enjoytrue peace with everyone. R / Amen. V / May you be witnesses in the world to God s charity, so that the afflicted and needy who have known your kindness may one day receive you thankfully into the eternal dwelling of God. R / Amen. V / And may almighty God bless you, the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. R / Amen. Blessing adapted from the Roman Missal, Third Edition. Prayers modified from the Prayer of Blessing of a Married Couple, Book of Blessings (1989). Prayer to the Holy Family Jesus, Mary and Joseph, in you we contemplate the splendor of true love; to you we turn with trust. Holy Family of Nazareth, grant that our families too may be places of communion and prayer, authentic schools of the Gospel and small domestic churches. Holy Family of Nazareth, may families never again experience violence, rejection and division; may all who have been hurt or scandalized find ready comfort and healing. Holy Family of Nazareth, make us once more mindful of the sacredness and inviolability of the family, and its beauty in God s plan. Jesus, Mary and Joseph, Graciously hear our prayer. Amen Celebrating our Catholic Marriages and Families Father s Day is an important time to celebrate and promote the role of fatherhood within the Christian family. Fathers, by their word and example, pass on the faith and reflect the image of God the Father within their homes. Christian marriages reflect the relationship between Christ and the Church and have the Holy Family as

18 their primary model. As devoted Catholics, members of the Knights of Columbus nourish, support and strengthen Catholic family life through parish-based programs and charitable works. Today, our parish s Knights of Columbus council invites each couple present to affirm their wedding vows. We hope that by doing so you and your spouse will again experience the grace received on your wedding day, when you gave witness to the union of Christ and the Church. We pray that your marriage continues to be strengthened through the example of the Holy Family and the love that comes from Christ. RENEWAL OF WEDDING VOWS During or immediately following the liturgy all couples will be invited to affirm their wedding vows in a simple and solemn ceremony. The celebrant will invite couples to stand together in their pews or to gather at an appropriate place in front of the sanctuary. V / Dear brothers and sisters, on your wedding day you joined your lives in an unbreakable bond through the Sacrament of Matrimony. I invite you now to join your right hands and renew the promises you made to one another. And so I remind you, husbands, that by the Lord s goodness you took this woman to be your wife. Do you affirm your promise to be true to her in good times and in bad? R / I do. V / In sickness and in health? R / I do. V / Do you promise to love her and honor her all the days of your life? R / I do. V / And so I remind you, wives, that by the Lord s goodness you took this man to be your husband. Do you affirm your promise to be true to him in good times and in bad? R / I do. V / In sickness and in health? R / I do. V / Do you promise to love him and honor him all the days of your life? R / I do. V / Lord God and Creator, we bless and praise your name. In the beginning you made man and woman, so that they might enter a communion of life and love. You likewise blessed the union of these married couples, so that they might reflect the union of Christ with his Church. Look with kindness on them today. Amid the joys and struggles of their life you have preserved the union between them. Renew their marriage covenant. Increase your love in them and strengthen their bond of peace, so that surrounded by their children they may always rejoice in the gift of your blessing. We ask this through Christ our Lord. R / Amen. BLESSING OF MARRIED COUPLES V / Husbands and wives, please bow your heads for the blessing. May God the eternal Father keep you of one heart in love for one another that the peace of Christ may dwell in you and abide always in your home. R / Amen. V / May you be blessed in your children, have solace in your friends and enjoy true peace with everyone. R / Amen. V / May you be witnesses in the world to God s charity, so that the afflicted and needy who have known your kindness may one day receive you thankfully into the eternal dwelling of God. R / Amen. V / And may almighty God bless you, the Father, and the Son, and the Holy Spirit. R / Amen. Vows of renewal and blessing adapted from the Roman Missal, Third Edition. Prayers modified from the Prayer of Blessing of a Married Couple, Book of Blessings