From the Desk of Wyoming Knights of Columbus State Deputy

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1 August 2018 From the Desk of Wyoming Knights of Columbus State Deputy Wyoming Diocese / Bishop Hart Dear Worthy Brother Knights of Columbus All, I come to you with a heavy heart, as this is an issue I wish not to discuss. Brought to my attention was the use of The Knights of Columbus name and address book to express a personal feeling. Whether you agree or disagree with the diocese position on this matter, The Wyoming Knights of Columbus, does not have a position in it. Please do not identify as representing The Knights of Columbus. In any print or in person. We need to come together in prayer. Pray the Rosary of the Blessed Mother. She will take care of our Priests, all the way up to the Pope. Pray to her, for her intersection to our Lord, Jesus Christ. I'm sure the evil in this world is rejoicing to hear of this upheaval. Pray my Brothers Pray. May God Bless You, your Families, and your work. Vivat Jesus James L. Venjohn (Jim) Wyoming State Deputy Knights of Columbus jvenjohn@bresnan.net Update Your Council Information By now all councils and assemblies should have held their annual elections. On the following page is the Council Update Form. Please make sure to complete this form and return it, in whichever form that works best for you, to: State Secretary Bret Ladenburger 6638 Mustang Trail Evansville WY ladenburgerkofc@gmail.com

2 August 2018 Page 2 STATE DIRECTORY INFORMATION UPDATE FORM Please print legibly so we can read the information as this will go in the directory Information on this page is for (check one): Council # Assembly # Mailing Address: Website, Facebook, etc. Address: Meeting Day Business / Social* (i.e. Second Tuesday of each Month): List months NOT meeting: Meeting Time (i.e. 7 PM): Meeting Place (Street Address): GRAND KNIGHT OR NAVIGATOR Full name: Spouse s first name: Mailing address: CHAPLAIN OR FRIAR Full name: Mailing address: address: Home telephone: Cell / Work telephone: address: Home telephone: Cell / Work telephone: FINANCIAL SECRETARY OR COMPTROLLER Full name: Spouses first name: Mailing address: address: Home Phone: Cell/work phone:

3 August 2018 Page 3 Monthly Challenge from the Supreme Chaplain August 2018 Jesus then said to the Twelve, Do you also want to leave? Simon Peter answered him, Master, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. We have come to believe and are convinced that you are the Holy One of God. Gospel for Aug. 30 ( Jn 6:67-69) Challenge by Supreme Chaplain Archbishop William E. Lori: I don t know about you, but I can look back on moments in my life when Peter s words have been personal. I have said to Jesus in prayer: Master, to whom shall I go? I hope that you likewise have reached a point in your life where you know with certainty that there is nowhere to go but Jesus: not to power, money, sex, alcohol or anything else that can become a false master in our lives. Jesus is the Holy One of God, and our lives must bear evidence of this. Let us become men who, with Peter, can truly say, Master, to whom shall we go? You have the words of eternal life. Your Goal for August This month I challenge you to make a daily examination of conscience, probing your heart to find the false masters (e.g., comfort, power, appearance) to whom you go. Take a few minutes before bed to review the day, including both your blessings and sins. Second, I challenge you to eliminate one of your vices, and when you are tempted to participate in that vice, pray, Jesus, I trust in you.

4 August 2018 Page 4 Supreme has announced that Faith in Action has replaced the Surge with Service Program. With this change, nine new programs were introduced. One of the new programs will be featured in each Cowboy Bulletin edition for the next few months. SPIRITUAL REFLECTION Many Catholic young people can attest that religious retreats are radically rejuvenating spiritual events that often leave a lasting impact on participants relationship to their faith. Yet, so often, retreats seem only open to students and youth. In conjunction with pastors, councils and jurisdictions can hold low-cost retreats of their own. These events might be open only to council members or men of the parish or may be open to entire families. If councils are unable to organize events themselves, they could go as a group and attend a retreat in their area to satisfy the requirement. The Cody Council hosted a first degree exemplification for three young men, Danny Beaudrie recently graduated for Cody High School, his brother John Beaudrie is attending Mesa College in Colorado and good friend Jesse Campbell attends the University of Wyoming. John and Danny Beaudrie are third generation Knights of Columbus, their Father Joe and Grandfather PGK Dennis are members of the Cody Council as well as their Uncle, PGK Alex Sitz. Live Generously! Ken Stockwell CEREMONIAL NEWS To schedule a Second & Third Degree, Contact: Mike Dahl, Ceremonials Director at: {home} (cell) mikenlin@vcn.com To schedule a Fourth Degree, Contact: District Master, Robert

5 August 2018 Page 5 Converse County Council, Douglas, will host the KofC Pro Life Booth during the Wyoming State Fair in Douglas. This year the Fair will be held for 4 days; August 15 th -18 th. As in the past, the Council is asking support from other Councils in the State to participate by sending monetary contributions to help defray costs of the Booth rental fee, Balloon Helium, Literature and supplies and/or by providing volunteers to man the Booth during the Fair. The Booth is to be open from 11AM-9PM each of the four days. Any support your Council can provide is appreciated! Send donations to: KofC Council 6558 PO Box 1415 Douglas, WY To sign up for volunteering your time deadwood@vcn.com or call Dick Fulton at Cody Council hosted an ice cream social on the lawn after the 9:30 Sunday mass. The council purchased 4 five-quart containers of ice cream, a 4 bottles each of chocolate and strawberry syrup, Styrofoam coffee cups and plastic spoons. Two long tables were set up outside the church and the families served 110 ice cream sundaes from 4 serving stations. A good number of the parish and tourists enjoyed each other s company and lingering on the lawn. Live Generously! Ken Stockwell Council 9917 Gun-A-Week Raffle Tickets are still on sale for Council 9917 s 7 th Annual Gun-A-Week Raffle. At this point around 1000 tickets have been sold. We will start drawing winners on August 15, but will still be selling tickets until we reach Bring the raffle up at council meetings, spread the word to Brother Knights that may not be meeting goers, or maybe ask your Priest if he would be willing to put something in your local bulletin. Many thanks to the councils that have already helped us get message out. As before, the money goes to the St. Joseph s Society for Retired Clergy. Ticket forms are available at or us at kofc9917@gmail.com. Also, search and like us on Facebook for announcements. You just may be a winner. Grant Havens Gun-A-Week Raffle Chair Council 9917

6 August 2018 Page 6 SUBMISSON INFORMATION Please feel free to make any submissions to wyokcnews@gmail.com. I will do my best to put out an issue of The Cowboy Bulletin every month, but I need your help to know what s going on out there. Upcoming events, council projects or sharing ideas that could benefit other councils, are all things we as Knights are interested in hearing about. Remember that we are Brother Knights, united in one cause. Vivat Jesus Steve Grapes Public Relations Director Wyoming Knights of Columbus ============================================================================================= There is a wealth of information on our State Council web site. Check out All members are encouraged to check it out.