NEWSLETTER VOL JULY-AUGUST. Grand Knight s Corner EAST YORK, PENNSYLVANIA COUNCIL #6353

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1 EAST YORK, PENNSYLVANIA COUNCIL #6353 NEWSLETTER VOL JULY-AUGUST Grand Knight s Corner St. Joseph Church of York Council #6353 Grand Knight: Jonathan Gnau (717) Newsletter for July/August 2018 Greeting Brother Knights, I d like to welcome you to a new fraternal year. I want to start by thanking you for your support in electing me as your Grand Knight for the fraternal year. I look forward to working with you to make this an outstanding year for our Council #6353. I would like to congratulate all the Officers for year, I am sure we will make this a special one. I would like to give a special acknowledgement and thank you to Father Jim for being our Council Chaplain and welcome Father Jonathan as a new Knight to our Council and Spiritual Advisor for our Brother Knights. As Knights, we are Catholic gentlemen who are leaders in the church. We volunteer as Extraordinary ministers, Lectors, and Ushers in addition to providing support to church ministries and organizations through fund raising and various activities. Volunteers are vital to the life of our Catholic Church. What you gain from being an active Knight, will strengthen your sense of community, faith, family, and most importantly your relationship with God. I encourage each Knight of Council #6353 to participate in our activities. If you could give just 4 hours of your time during the upcoming year, you will be providing a service to Saint Joseph Church and the community with your Brother Knights in the Council. Our General Council # 6353 meetings are held the third Tuesday of each month. We start at 6:30 by praying the Rosary together. The meeting then starts at 7:00, with a dinner served after the meeting. All Knights are encouraged to attend these meetings. Our officer s meeting is the first Tuesday of each month at 6:00, all Knights are welcome. FYI: July is the month dedicated to the Precious Blood of Our Lord; the Feast of the Precious Blood is the first Sunday of the month. August is dedicated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, and on August 15 th, a Holy Day of Obligation, the church celebrates the Assumption of Mary into heaven. This feast day allows participants to reflect on the divine nature of the Virgin Mary and serves as a reminder that there is a place in heaven for God s truly faithful. One of the defining characteristics of the Knights of Columbus is our deep devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Please remember to pray the Rosary for the spiritual intentions of your heart and for our priests, families, religious and our country.

2 East York, Pennsylvania Council # Newsletter Page 2 GRANDKNIGHTS CORNER - Continued from PAGE 1 FYI: July is the month dedicated to the Precious Blood of Our Lord; the Feast of the Precious Blood is the first Sunday of the month. August is dedicated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, and on August 15 th, a Holy Day of Obligation, the church celebrates the Assumption of Mary into heaven. This feast day allows participants to reflect on the divine nature of the Virgin Mary and serves as a reminder that there is a place in heaven for God s truly faithful. One of the defining characteristics of the Knights of Columbus is our deep devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Please remember to pray the Rosary for the spiritual intentions of your heart and for our priests, families, religious and our country. I look forward to working with you in the upcoming fraternal year. Please feel free to contact me with any questions or concerns. Vivat Jesus Grand Knight: Jonathan Gnau (717) Knights of Columbus St. Joseph Church 2935 Kingston Road York, PA The Word from Our Chaplain Fr. Jim Lady of the Harbor By Father James Menkhus, OFM Cap. To quote a poem by Emma Lazarus ( The New Colossus 1883): Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free, the wretched refuse of your teeming shore, Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed, to me: I lift my lamp beside the golden door. As the long ships sailed into the New York Harbor past the Statue of Liberty, what went through the minds of those immigrants who passed from their tempest-tossed shores to Ellis Island? What did the Lady of the Harbor represent to them who had travelled this far by faith? I have seen something else in this statue something more than intended, perhaps, but one never knows. The eyes of faith moved Gerard Manley Hopkins to write: The world is charged with the grandeur of God. It will flame out, like shining from shook foil. For those returning to the faith after being lost at sea, might they see in this statue a loving Mother keeping a light on for her wayward children? When her torch flames out like shining from shook foil could someone see the image of Mary? In honor of Mary on the feast of the Assumption, I present to you, the Lady of the Harbor.

3 East York, Pennsylvania Council # Newsletter Page 3 Lady of the Harbor, Let this ship sail in. I have been too long at sea Don t know where to begin Mine is another sad story: a Restless heart on the roam, Looking for love and adventure, Losing what might have been home. Lady of the Harbor, Hold your torch upright. Does your flame burn brighter For ships that pass in the night? Bring me your tired and your poor, Yearning to be free. Are you a refuge for sinners? Is there one grace left for me? Lady of the harbor, Standing straight and tall, Is this the end of my journey, Or rather the start of it all? I look to you as a haven, A mantle of concern. Wrap me up tight in your mercy. Greet me as one who returned. I have been east of Eden My losses more than I ve won, When I recovered my bearings I was somewhere west of the sun. Lady of the Harbor, Let this ship float in. I guess I need an overhaul Before I sail again Before I sail sail again.

4 East York, Pennsylvania Council # Newsletter Page 4 INFORMATION FROM THE 4TH DEGREE The Fourth Degree imparts a lesson on the virtue of patriotism. The primary purpose of this degree is to foster the spirit of patriotism in members and the community at large and encourage active Catholic citizenship. Local units, called assemblies, draw their members from Knights of Columbus councils. In addition to the District Programs, each Assembly in our district carries on its own local programs. We are proud to be United States Citizens and we encourage our members and friends to support our Soldiers, our Government and the things that make this country the best place in the world to live. Last but not least we encourage everyone to display the flag of our country and to always display it properly. Eligibility The qualifications for membership in the Fourth Degree are: being a Third Degree Knight. A Fourth Degree Knight may become part of the assembly s color corps. These members are recognized widely by their distinctive attire of tuxedo, feathered hat (chapeau), cape and sword. These members regularly take part in civic events such as parades and wreath-laying ceremonies, and at ecclesial functions at Catholic churches. The various colored capes and chapeau feathers denote different officer positions within the Fourth Degree. The history of the founding of the Fourth Degree of the Knights of Columbus is directly linked to the social and political climate in the United States at the turn of the last century. It is in that light that the connection between the Fourth Degree and its Color Corps, that has grown to be the most visible aspect of the Knights, must be seen. The idea of adding new degrees to the Order s original three, (Charity, Unity, and Fraternity) first came to light in Supreme Knight James T. Mullen appointed a committee to look into forming two new commander degrees. That same year the Connecticut Catholic, a local newspaper, carried an advertisement calling members of local Knights of Columbus councils to meet to form a Uniformed Legion. The idea for this new unit arose from a growing nation-wide sense of Nationalism, or what we would call today Patriotism. The unknown author in Connecticut was not alone in wanting a visible organization. Following the Spanish American War, it was decided that there should be one new Degree added based on the principle of Patriotism. In 1899, Edward L. Hearn was elected Supreme Knight and he immediately appointed a committee to establish and format the new Degree to be given the following year.on February 22, 1900, the first Fourth Degree exemplification or degree ceremony was to be held in the Astor Hotel in New York City on February 22, However, there were so many candidates, that the Exemplification had to be moved to a larger venue. Therefore the site was moved to the Lenox Lyceum. At this first Exemplification of the Fourth Degree 1,100 members of the Knights of Columbus, being in good standing took their fourth. The second Exemplification, held in Boston on May 8, 1900 saw another 750 Third Degree knights join the ranks of Knighthood. In the early years of the Fourth Degree, members met as part of their councils, mostly after meetings. In 1910, during a reorganization of the Order s leadership, the first Assemblies were created. Additionally the position of Supreme Master was established to lead the Fourth Degree internationally. Vice Supreme Masters lead Provinces and Masters head Districts. This system has spread and flourished as Sir Knights not only serve their local Church through their service to local councils but also their joint efforts in these Assemblies.The Honor Guard, first called for in 1886 was officially formed in 1902, for ceremonial purposes. Since that time, the uniforms of the Color Corps have varied, however all have shared the similar theme of mariners. Most noticeable in today s current uniform is the chapeau worn with ostrich feathers. In the year 2000, the Fourth degree celebrated its 100th anniversary with approximately 252,000 member Sir Knights! Submitted by Dave Simms, Faithful Comtroller, Assembly #920

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7 East York, Pennsylvania Council # Newsletter Page 7 Why is the Eucharist not only a meal but also a sacrifice? While our sins would have made it impossible for us to share in the life of God, Jesus Christ was sent to remove this obstacle. His death was a sacrifice for our sins. Christ is "the Lamb of God, who takes away the sin of the world" (Jn 1:29). Through his death and resurrection, he conquered sin and death and reconciled us to God. The Eucharist is the memorial of this sacrifice. The Church gathers to remember and to re-present the sacrifice of Christ in which we share through the action of the priest and the power of the Holy Spirit. Through the celebration of the Eucharist, we are joined to Christ's sacrifice and receive its inexhaustible benefits. As the Letter to the Hebrews explains, Jesus is the one eternal high priest who always lives to make intercession for the people before the Father. In this way, he surpasses the many high priests who over centuries used to offer sacrifices for sin in the Jerusalem temple. The eternal high priest Jesus offers the perfect sacrifice which is his very self, not something else. "He entered once for all into the sanctuary, not with the blood of goats and calves but with his own blood, thus obtaining eternal redemption" (Heb 9:12). Jesus' act belongs to human history, for he is truly human and has entered into history. At the same time, however, Jesus Christ is the Second Person of the Holy Trinity; he is the eternal Son, who is not confined within time or history. His actions transcend time, which is part of creation. "Passing through the greater and more perfect tabernacle not made by hands, that is, not belonging to this creation" (Heb 9:11), Jesus the eternal Son of God made his act of sacrifice in the presence of his Father, who lives in eternity. Jesus' one perfect sacrifice is thus eternally present before the Father, who eternally accepts it. This means that in the Eucharist, Jesus does not sacrifice himself again and again. Rather, by the power of the Holy Spirit his one eternal sacrifice is made present once again, re-presented, so that we may share in it. Christ does not have to leave where he is in heaven to be with us. Rather, we partake of the heavenly liturgy where Christ eternally intercedes for us and presents his sacrifice to the Father and where the angels and saints constantly glorify God and give thanks for all his gifts: "To the one who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be blessing and honor, glory and might, forever and ever" (Rev 5:13). As the Catechism of the Catholic Church states, "By the Eucharistic celebration we already unite ourselves with the heavenly liturgy and anticipate eternal life, when God will be all in all" (no. 1326). The Sanctus proclamation, "Holy, Holy, Holy Lord...," is the song of the angels who are in the presence of God (Is 6:3). When in the Eucharist we proclaim the Sanctus we echo on earth the song of angels as they worship God in heaven. In the eucharistic celebration we do not simply remember an event in history. Rather, through the mysterious action of the Holy Spirit in the eucharistic celebration the Lord's Paschal Mystery is made present and contemporaneous to his Spouse the Church.

8 East York, Pennsylvania Council # Newsletter Page 8 Why is the Eucharist not only a meal but also a sacrifice? (Continued from Page 7) Furthermore, in the eucharistic re-presentation of Christ's eternal sacrifice before the Father, we are not simply spectators. The priest and the worshiping community are in different ways active in the eucharistic sacrifice. The ordained priest standing at the altar represents Christ as head of the Church. All the baptized, as members of Christ's Body, share in his priesthood, as both priest and victim. The Eucharist is also the sacrifice of the Church. The Church, which is the Body and Bride of Christ, participates in the sacrificial offering of her Head and Spouse. In the Eucharist, the sacrifice of Christ becomes the sacrifice of the members of his Body who united to Christ form one sacrificial offering (cf. Catechism, no. 1368).As Christ's sacrifice is made sacramentally present, united with Christ, we offer ourselves as a sacrifice to the Father. "The whole Church exercises the role of priest and victim along with Christ, offering the Sacrifice of the Mass and itself completely offered in it" ( Mysterium Fidei, no. 31; cf. Lumen Gentium, no. 11). Excerpted from the USCCB THE FATHER MICHAEL J MCGIVNEY GUILD The Father Michael J. McGivney Guild serves as a source of information about the life, works and spirituality of Father McGivney. The Guild distributes informational materials about him, receives reports of favors granted through his intercession and oversees the distribution of relics. There are more than 155,000 members of the Father McGivney Guild. FYI: July is the month dedicated to the Precious Blood of Our Lord; the Feast of the Precious Blood is the first Sunday of the month. August is dedicated to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, and on August 15 th, a Holy Day of Obligation, the church celebrates the Assumption of Mary into heaven. This feast day allows participants to reflect on the divine nature of the Virgin Mary and serves as a reminder that there is a place in heaven for God s truly faithful. One of the defining characteristics of the Knights of Columbus is our deep devotion to the Blessed Virgin Mary. Please remember to pray the Rosary for the spiritual intentions of your heart and for our priests, families, religious and our country. The purpose of the Guild is to inspire greater personal holiness and cooperation with God s grace by disseminating information about Father McGivney. The Guild s goal, as stated by Dominican Father Gabriel B. O Donnell, guild director and vice postulator of Father McGivney s cause for canonization, is to, spread the good word about Father McGivney s holiness of life, to encourage devotion to his memory, and to seek his intercession before the throne of God. The Knights of Columbus founded the Guild in 1997, with the opening of the archdiocesan phase of Father McGivney s cause for canonization. Membership in the Guild is free and open to all individuals and households, but not groups. Members of the Knights of Columbus are not automatically Guild members and must elect to join the Guild. The Father Michael J. McGivney Guild Newsletter is published bimonthly, except July-August, and is sent free to Guild members. Members who wish to do so may make tax-deductible contributions to assist in the Guild s work, but this is by no means required. Those devoted to Father McGivney are encouraged to join the Guild and regularly say the prayer for his canonization, which is available online and on a special prayer card. Members are asked to pray for Father McGivney s canonization, report favors received and assist in the advancement of the cause. Submitted by Dave Simms, Faithful Comtroller, Assembly #920

9 East York, Pennsylvania Council # Newsletter Page 9 Baptism Schedule 2018 All Baptisms are at 12:00 Noon on Saturdays 8/20/ Andre Lijoi 9/15/ Pat Workinger 10/20/ Shay Coll 11/17/ Bill Schreiber 12/15/ Chris Walsh You will be notified if there are any Baptisms for your month. Knights of Columbus Eucharistic Adoration Schedule

10 East York, Pennsylvania Council # Newsletter Page 10 INFORMATION FROM OUR INSURANCE FIELD AGENT A New Snapshot of America's 44 Million Family Caregivers: Who They Are and What They Do A landmark new study paints a dramatic picture of family caregivers: Nearly 44 million adults in the US are providing personal assistance for family members with disabilities or other care needs. That s more than one out of every six adults. More than 34 million care for frail elders and nearly 4 million help children with disabilities. About 6.5 million care for both. The typical family caregiver is a 49-year-old woman who is assisting a parent or in-law and working at a paid job. She reports spending an average of about 24 hours-a-week providing personal assistance such as bathing or dressing or helping with activities such as shopping or rides. Almost six in 10 say they perform nursing or other complex care tasks, such as giving oral medicines or injections, wound care, or operating medical equipment. The typical caregiver has been helping a parent or spouse for four years. Most work full-time but six in 10 say caregiving has affected their ability to do their jobs. About half say they ve had to take occasional time off, 15 percent have taken leaves of absences, and 14 percent have had to reduce work hours or change jobs as a result of their caregiving. The study, Caregiving in the U.S., was done jointly by the National Alliance for Caregiving and the AARP Public Policy Institute. The researchers did extensive interviews with more than 1,200 family caregivers in late The survey follows similar studies done in 1997, 2004, and About half of all those caring for adults say they get help from other relatives or friends. But only about one-third say their loved ones have aides, housekeepers, or other paid assistance (some report both paid and unpaid help). A third of family caregivers say they do it alone they get no help from anyone. The typical care recipient is a 69-year-old woman, though nearly half of caregivers say they are aiding a loved one who is 75 or older. Half live in their own home and a third live in their caregiver s homes. Only 5 percent lived in nursing homes and 3 percent in assisted living. About 60 percent have some long-term physical condition, one-third have a short-term acute illness or injury, and almost one-quarter have memory problems. About half were hospitalized in the past year. While it is useful to keep in mind that 49-year-old daughter who is the typical family caregiver, the study found important differences among those supporting their relatives. For instance, while 60 percent were women, 40 percent were men. And while caregivers spend an average of about 24 hours-a-week helping relatives or friends, there is a lot of variation. Nearly onequarter say they provide more than 40 hours-a-week of care. And while the average duration of caregiving was four years, about one-third had been providing care for less than 6 months while about one-quarter has been at it for five years or more.

11 East York, Pennsylvania Council # Newsletter Page 11 INFORMATION FROM OUR INSURANCE FIELD AGENT The report divided caregivers into those providing 20 hours or less and those who help for more than 20 hours, who it calls higher-hour caregivers. Not surprisingly, those doing the most reported higher levels of financial, physical, and emotional stress, and were more likely to cut back on their own paid work. The biggest gap was between adult children helping parents and older adults caring for spouses or partners, who faced the biggest care giving burden by far. For instance, they provided an average of nearly 45 hours-a-week of care, nearly twice the average. Caregivers who are themselves 75 or older are less likely to have paid help, more likely to act as medical advocates, and more likely to be managing their family finances than younger caregivers. Two important caveats: The study reports answers to a survey. Caregivers were not asked to keep diaries or otherwise monitor their actual hours so their estimates of the time they give may not be perfectly accurate. Also, AARP and NAC warn that, because the methodology changed, it is not possible to compare the new results with the older surveys. Still, this report is very valuable. In the national debates over long-term care, policymakers often forget that the vast majority of people with functional limitations live at home, and nearly all of them rely on family members and friends for support. Care giving in the U.S. is an important snapshot of those family members who are the bedrock of the nation s long-term care system. It would crumble without them, and it is extremely helpful to know who they are and what they do. HELP - WE NEED YOUR HELP Can YOU contribute 3 1/2 hours a month on a Thursday evening, to Help St. Joseph s BINGO, Contact Bill Fullerton or billfullerton@gmail.com This Knights of Columbus Newsletter prepared by Brother Bill Greenawalt Sr