Volume 21 Issue 9 March 2019

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1 Volume 21 Issue 9 March 2019 Greetings Brothers! The month of March brings to us Founders Day, and as we think about Fr McGivney starting the Knights of Columbus, let's also consider the parallels with those times that we see today. Doing so helps to keep Fr McGivney's vision fresh. I He was a parish priest in New England, ordained in At that time, Catholics in America were discriminated against badly. Many who could find jobs, found them in the mills with deplorable working conditions. The workers with families were particularly vulnerable to devastation. From this need was born Fr McGivney's inspiration for the Knights of Columbus that forms the basis of our principals of Charity, Unity and Fraternity. Fr McGivney was young, and close to his younger parishioners. He knew they had the world ahead of them in terms of growth. He knew that time was of the essence, and moved with a purpose. He passed away at the young age of 38 from pneumonia, and has left a legacy that will endure forever. I think that Fr McGivney would look at our council and see some of that spirit he found in the young men he served with. I think he'd be pleased, but I also think he'd want to remind us to move with purpose. He'd want us to roll with the times, and with the needs of our parish. We're trying to do our best to live up to his vision, and we've got a solid basis with which to move forward. Brothers, consider why you've become knights, and how the times we face parallel the times Fr McGivney faced (Catholic persecution). We will host a membership drive later this month with details to follow. Let's get involved and tell our stories! Let's consider, too, that Catholic men need the Knights of Columbus just like we need them. Let's keep Fr McGivney on our minds and his canonization in our prayers. Mary Queen of Angels, pray for us. Vivat Jesus, Scott Lash, GK

2 Volume 21, Issue 9 March 2019 (Mary Queen of Angels page 2 Dear Brother Knights, I believe there are only two kinds of people: the Irish and the wanna-be s. I belong to the latter group. Some time ago, I did Ancestry.com testing, to see if maybe I had even a drop of Irish blood. Nope! I enjoyed immensely the three opportunities I had to visit the Emerald Isle. It truly boasts a hundred shades of green in its lushness, evokes a prehistoric beauty in the Burren and is filled with delightful characters. Nothing beats sipping Irish Whisky next to a peat fire! And so my thoughts drift to St. Patrick. The most amazing thing about this great man is that, some years after he escaped the Celts, he went back to the very pagans who enslaved him to preach the love of God and implant the Gospel with resounding success! Compare his actions (and the actions of any great saint) to the idiocy we witness daily in Washington: back-biting, schoolyard-level tweets, obstructionism and out and out hatred of any person who does not share the same political vision. St. Patrick, pray for us! Help us reach out in brotherhood where worldly powers preach hatred, division and self-glory. May Mary, Queen of Angels, keep you and all those you love close to her heart. God bless you always, Father Al Masluk Haven t received your third degree yet? Opportunity is available locally (Regina Coeli Council) on Thursday night, April 11th. Put yourself in a position to make Your fourth degree in June REACH YOUR HIGHEST POTENTIAL The Fourth Degree is a group of outstanding Knights, dedicated to promoting patriotism enlightened by their Catholic Faith. These Knights, distinguished by exemplary deeds for God, for country, and the Order, are united by the Fourth Degree to support religious, civic, and charitable causes. Fourth Degree members belong to local units called assemblies. Each assembly is involved in a wide range of public patriotic activities. Each assembly maintains a Fourth Degree Color Corps and Honor Guard. Uniformed members, participate in special civic and religious ceremonies. For this reason, the Fourth Degree is often called the visible arm of the Knights of Columbus. To be eligible as a member in the Fourth Degree, you must be a Third Degree member in good standing in the Knights of Columbus.. The Fourth Degree will be held, THIS YEAR, on Saturday June 8th. Interested??? Call the Grand Knight

3 Volume 21, Issue 9, March 2019 (Mary Queen of Angels 12384) page 3 Grand Knight Scott Lash Scott.lash@live.com Chaplain Fr. Al Masluk, Financial Secretary Newsletter Editor Rich Konstance, PGK, FDD rkonstance@aol.com Our sword is prayer. Our shield, good works informed by Faith Please Pray For Claire Kushnerock Jerry Kean, Jean Carr. Brother Tom, Deacon Steve Ed & Ann Markowski, Brother Mike Charlie Bojarski,, Rosemary Finnegan, Dolores Mankowski, Lisa Connor Bill & Susan Wixted, Terry Brown Julia Maples. Linda Thompson Stefanie Early, Carmine, Johnny B Tommy Luke Schaeffer Join us on Facebook K of C Mary Queen of Angels Council Neumann University, Mirenda Center One Neumann Drive, Aston, PA On March 24th, at the 10 AM Mass, we will gather as a family to celebrate the anniversary of the founding of our order by Father Michael J McGivney. Come join your Brother Knights and their families to attend our 3rd Annual Founders Day Mass. The celebratory Mass will be followed by a Continental breakfast in the gym (Sponsored By the St Martha Adult Choir). We ll send out an RSVP via , and would appreciate your response. Help us celebrate Bl. Father McGiveny s life and his contributions and join us in prayer for his canonization. See flyer at the end of the Newsletter WHEN: Saturday, March 16th, 2019 WHERE: SMS Scholo Gym 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM Can you help?? Want to give Blood?? Call Jerry Bowes at or noleak872@aol.com

4 Volume 21, Issue 9 March 2019 (Mary Queen of Angels page 4 To all First Degree Knights there will be a second degree exemplification on March 14th at Regina Coeli Council. If you are interested call Jerry Bowes Membership Director at Have a friend interested in becoming a Knight? Open Meeting on March 27th to provide information about Knights. First Degree at the Rectory on April 24th. If you are interested call Jerry Bowes, Membership Director at Third Degree Knights are invited to take their final step and become a SIR KNIGHT. June 8th at the Doubletree Hilton in King of Prussia. Call the GK for further informatiom

5 Volume 21, Issue 9 March 2019 Mary Queen of Angels page Participants 2019 Council Champs 2019 District Champs With Greg Smith, Art Calv0, DW, Nick Milillo DD Scott Lash GK, Greg Smith Rob Byrne, Scot Brown with John Wood Scott Lash GK, Greg Smith Rob Byrne, Scot Brown with Sean Smith Scott Lash GK, Greg Smith Rob Byrne, Scot Brown with Seamus Gorey Scott Lash GK, Greg Smith Rob Byrne, Scot Brown with Will Barton Another Successful Free Throw Championship Thanks to Greg Smith, Scot Brown, Bob Tobin Rob Byrne, our GK Scott Lash, our District Deputy, Nick Milillo and our own Art Calvo District Warden. Five of our Council participants are moving on To the Regional Championships Scott Lash GK, Greg Smith Scot Brown with Sean Brown

6 Volume 21, Issue 9, March 2019 (Mary Queen of Angels 12384) page 6 Rose and Rosary Program. Help us celebrate the Choice of LIFE. 1 st & 3 rd Sundays at 1:15PM. Families of newly Baptized given a rose, rosary and certificate. This is a FAMILY celebration. Wives more than welcome to participate. Call Ed Markowski Rosary Monday Night 7:00 PM Pray the Rosary or Help Lead the Rosary Our yearly raffle begins this month. Prizes include First Prize $300 Gift Certficate Second Prize $200 Gift Certificate Third Prize $100 Gifts certificate Only $5.00 for a chance AND ONLY 300 tickets sold To all who took the time to pray for five minutes for the Success of the summit at the Vatican to excoriate those responsible For our current crisis in the church From your Financial Secretary It s time to get away from those dreaded Dues Notices. Please know how important your dues is to our charitable efforts. Your dues represents more than 40% of our income for the year. If at all possible, please send your dues payment in as soon as possible. When the payment is put off, it tends to wind up on that infamous BACK BURNER Since each mailing costs the Council $50 to $60, you can see this becomes counter-productive. Most of all, you need to know that we treasure you as a member of our Council. Regardless of how active you are, you stand with us in support of our church and community. We hope that there comes a time that you can become more active, a time perhaps when your priorities allow more flexibility. We look forward to that time. I will be sending out the KNIGHT ALERT around March 15th. PLEASE get your dues to me before the.

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