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1 July 2017 SFX Knights Newsletter St. Francis Xavier the Missionary Council # In Service to One, In Service to All Council Meetings held at St. Francis Xavier Parish Hall 2 nd and 4 th Tuesday 7:00 P.M Newtowne Neck Road, Compton, MD July 2017 My Brother Knights, Grand Knight s Report We will say goodbye to Fr. Dan and hello to Fr. Robert Maro this month. The Parish will have a potluck Lunch/Dinner on the 9 th to say farewell and we Knights have volunteered to help. There will be info in the Bulletin and a sign-up in the back of the church. We will once again be selling raffle tickets at Ace Hardware and we should all thank George for taking the lead on this. When George has a schedule please volunteer for an hour or two the more volunteers we have the easier the load is for everyone. Now, on a more serious note there is a book written by Archbishop Chaput called Strangers in a Strange Land. That book was reviewed in a Washington Times article on 26 June. The article printed this quote: Home anchors us. It locates us in the world. It surrounds us with the safety of love. But, the article continues: But what happens when you no longer feel at home in the place you call home? Archbishop Chaput recognizes the choice that Christians face in today s disorienting times and in a culture increasingly hostile.

2 Now is not the time for Christians to retreat, he argues, nor has it ever been. Brothers, we are lucky to live in St. Mary s County. Nevertheless, we Knights must continue to set the example of Christian Charity and Christian Morality. I suspect things will get crazier here in America before they get better and we Knights can be a beacon of rationality. On a lighter note these fellow brothers turn 59 this month: Larry Trader, Joe St Clair, Dale Rebarchik, Dennis Heeren and John Bond. Brothers Kevin McCarthy, Richard Harrell, Matt McLeod, and John Robusto are also celebrating birthdays. So, for now, may God bless us and help us keep up the good work we do. Together we will continue to help wherever and whenever called upon. Vivat Jesus, SK Mike Holton, Grand Knight Council #10957 From the Pastors Desk: Chaplain s Report July is dedicated to the Most Precious Blood of our Savior shed upon the Cross for the forgiveness of sin. He totally emptied Himself on our behalf, for the forgiveness of our sins. It is my prayer that you have a personal devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and Know that His heart is full of love and kindness to you and your families. God Bless Each And All Of You.

3 St. Francis Xavier Church News Spring break, summer vacation, trips with the kids, sports teams. Scout camping trips. What do they all have in common? Sunday comes around and you are away from the regular place where you go to Mass. So what s the best way to find a Mass when you are away from home? You can check the website for the diocese you will be visiting. Many have lists of Mass times by location. The go-to website for finding a Mass time is MassTimes,org. You just type the zip code you will be visiting in the box at the top, press enter, and it does the rest. You get a list of churches closest to that zip code, along with their scheduled Mass times. One note of caution, Parishes do occasionally alter their schedules, so visit the parish web site to verify the time. So there is really no reason not to go to Mass when away from home. Sometimes we have to drive 30 minutes or so, but isn t it worth it? It tells our children that worshiping God is a top priority in our lives. God doesn t take a vacation from us, so why should we take a vacation from God? Happy Fourth of July Happy Birthday!! We would like to extend our Best Wishes to the following people who are celebrating their birthday this Month. Larry J. Trader, Sr. Jul 01 Kevin P. McCarthy Jul 02 Richard L. Harrell Jul 03 Matthew W. McLeod Jul 03 Joseph A. St Clair Jul 07 Dale F. Rebarchick Jul 14

4 Nicholas T. Gibson Jul 16 John D. Robusto Jul 17 Dennis R. Heeren Jul 23 John H. Bond, Jr. Jul 25 Father Andrew White Assembly #377 Faithful Navigator Column (In Service to our Clergy and Veterans) My Brothers First, let me extend a big thank you to SK Paul Zimmerman for the strong leadership he provided to the Father Andrew White Assembly this past year. Father Andrew White Assembly #377 District Deputy s Report My Brothers Welcome to the summer. Make time to enjoy your family in the coming weeks. Remember to be a practicing catholic every Sunday and an active Knight. Those who need our help do not get a vacation from their troubles. Be a father for good! A father to your children no matter what their age but also a father that leads the good life as an example to your children and every child that observes you in the community. Not every child has a father present in their life. Check out the website, for guidance and help to be all that you can be as a husband, a father and a respectable catholic gentleman. In today s world, our children, all children need to see and experience a society that respects each other and who better than the Knights of Columbus to lead by example. People are watching you.. make us always aware, that as your knights we are constantly observed, our faith judged and our order appreciated. One Knight can make a difference, every member counts.

5 SK Paul J Zimmerman Knights of Columbus District Deputy Maryland District #4 Keep up the Good work ***Golf Tournament flyer on the bottom of this Newsletter THE MARYLAND STATE BULLETIN The State Newsletter is available on line using this link: Please read and enjoy and forward it on to other family members Thanks to everyone who participated this is always a great cause

6 Summertime, Summertime, Summertime, O How we Love Our Summertime. Remember We are Advocates of the Lord John K. Fenwick, FICF, PGK Fraternal Benefits Advisor Knights of Columbus Insurance Bus: john.fenwick@kofc.org

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8 To our Newest Member who took his Admissions, (First Degree) on June 6: Shannon Thompson Please Congratulate and Welcome Him when you see him - Congratulations to our State Officers on their re-election for the Fraternal year to 2018 PRO-LIFE NEWS Each of us is a Masterpiece of God s Creation! Respect Life IT OUT Family outing at the June 17, K of C Blue Crabs game Family & Altar Servers outing at the K of C Blue Crabs game

9 Great Tail Gate Party Micky cooking the Dowgs! Berned Family Discussing hot dog or hamburger Enjoying the day Our Assembly FAW 377 presenting the Colors Family and Friends cheering the team on

10 Morgan Family enjoying Tie Die Guy After the game Fireworks Great fireworks displays beautiful displays Assorted colors and paterns Right over center field

11 Father s Day Coffee and Donuts after the AM Masses Fathers Day Carnations on the Altar Fr Dan Enjoying the Social Donuts & Coffee & Juice Mrs Guy, Mr & Mrs House socializing Just enjoying Father s Day Hospitality after the AM Masses went well thanks for coming out to enjoy, Thanks for the efforts who worked especially the Morgan Family.

12 Coming Events July 2017 July 1 & 2 July 1 July 7 July 9 July 11 July 11 July 12 July 14 & 15 July 15 July 19 July 22 July 24 July 25 July 28&29 July 30 First Sunday Rosaries Maryland State Officers Installation, Baltimore (2:00 PM) Sell Car Raffle Tickets at ACE (8 am to 6 pm) Parish Pot Luck Lunch after the 11AM MAss General Meeting Fr. Dan Carson last day Fr. Rob Maro 1 st day Sell car Raffle tickets at ACE Family of the Month Due (June) McNamara Chapter Meeting 8PM Installation of Officers, Assembly Program Seminar at Sacred Heart Bowie Officer Meeting, Sell Car Raffle Tickets at ACE Fifth Sunday Rosary

13 First Two Months from the Planning Meeting more in the next newsletter Schedule of Events from our June 27, 2017 Planning Meeting July July 1 & 2 First Sunday Rosaries July 1 State Officers Installation Baltimore July 7 Sell Car Raffle Tickets at ACE (8 am to 6 pm) July 9 Parish Pot Luck for Fr. Dan after 11:00 AM Mass July 11 General Meeting July 11 Fr. Dan Carson s Last day. July 12 Fr. Rob Maro 1 st day July 14 & 15 Sell Car Raffle Tickets at ACE (8 am to 6 pm) July 15 Family of the Month Due (June) July 19 McNamara Chapter Meeting 8PM July 22 Installation of Officers Assembly St Michael s after 5:00 PM Mass. July 24 Program Seminar, Sacred Heart Council, Bowie, at 7:30 P.M. July 25 Officer Meeting, July 28 & 29 Sell Car Raffle Tickets at ACE (8 am to 6 pm) July 30 Fifth Sunday Rosary August Aug 5&6 First Sunday Rosaries Aug 5 Fishing Derby, St. Clements Shores 9-11 registration, fish, picnic after (YOUTH) Aug 8 General Membership Meeting Aug 11 &12 Sell Car Raffle Tickets at ACE (8 am to 6 pm)(tentative) Aug 15 Family of the Month Due (July) Aug 16 McNamara Chapter Meeting 8pm Aug 18 Assembly Meeting, St Georges Aug 17 Assembly Installation, after 5pm mass St Georges Aug 22 Officer/Membership Meeting Aug 24 SFX Golf Tournament 9:00 AM (Rain Date Sept-7) Aug 31 CCD Teachers Meeting (Tentative) September Sep 2 & 3 First Sunday Rosaries Sept 7 Rain Date SFX Golf Tournament

14 FALL GOLF TOURNAMENT AND PIG ROAST Sponsored By: The Knights of Columbus St. Francis The Missionary Council # Proceeds: Charity Activities, K-9 s for Worriers Foundation And Council Programs THURSDAY August 17 th, 2017 RAIN DATE: WEDNESDAY, September 7 Th, :00 A.M. Breton Bay Golf and Country Club Four Person Team-Best Ball Scramble Open to Men, Ladies and Junior Players $90.00 per player $ foursome $ Watering Hole, Purchase of Tee or Green Sponsorship $95.00 Event Includes Contact Green Fee and Cart Tom Koviak Luncheon and Beverages Tournament Chairman By Kevin s Korner Kafe Golf Range Balls mkoviakjrkc10957@gmail.com Tournament Prizes