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1 G ood Shepherd C ouncil Vo lume X XII, Issue I V M ay 2018 S HEPHERD S WATCH Newsletter of the Knights of Columbus Good Shepherd Council INSIDE THIS ISSUE: GK Message 1 Special Prayers 2 Calendar Looking Ahead 2 KofC Insurance 2 Birthdays 3 April Family of the Month 3 April Knight of the Month 3 Short Story 4 Council Activities 4 Officers Elections next month 4 Council Activities Reports 5 Bishop Foley & Kim Harris 6 Boston Butt Sale Ad 7 Questions of the Mind 8 May & June Calendars 9 Membership Doc Form 10 Membership Form Application for Relief from Dues 12 USEFUL WEBSITES Knights of Columbus Council: Knights of Columbus Insurance: index.html Assembly 004 website: Good Shepherd Catholic Church: G R A N D KNIGHT S MESSAGE Brother Knights, Catholic Gentlemen, April ends and the sun finally comes out - Halleluiah. I hope you all are getting a chance to get out of the house and considering putting the sweaters and coats away for the season. As spring is coming along so our Habitat for Humanity house is coming along; delayed by weather but taking shape. Give volunteering on this project a second change, it is a great way to meet other likeminded people and help a family out. Recommend you take sunscreen; do as I say and not as I do/did! As we all know Bishop David Foley suffered his last and passed away in April; he will be greatly missed, especially here in Huntsville. We also received word that our Bother Kim Harris passed away on the 26 th of April. Kim was intellectually disabled so his daily survival required that his Sister Monica and Husband Glenn saw to his daily needs. We will ensure Kim and Bishop Foley are remembered and their life celebrated. Please join your fellow Knights at Kim s last mass sometime in the first week of May. May 12 th, First Stop will be looking for some volunteers to spruce up the facility. Digging, planting, raking and arranging are some of the verbs we will be actively engaged in. I want us all to consider the idea of planting a tree for Bishop Foley and Kim at the First Stop. Rudy will be our front man, families are absolutely invited to participate. Should only be a few hours. Consider the idea and let s make it happen. Mother s Day is quickly approaching, the Knights will provide breakfast and also all mothers eat for free so please invite a mother and show your love. Might be your mother, your Wife s mother or your girlfriend s mother or your neighbor who is a mother. Moms eat free on Mother s Day. We will set up a last change Mother s Day card table for those that might have forgot no worries. Additionally, Boston Butt sales will begin on the 13 th (Mother s Day). You can preorder your Boston Butt for yourself or procure one for the homeless meal we are supporting. All profits will go to the Youth to support their adventures. They will be assisting with sales and disbursement of the Butts on the 23 rd of June also. Election for Council Officers with be in June and we have tentatively set the 30th of June for the Installation of Officers (IO). The activities will include a potluck dinner in the hall immediately following 5:30 mass and Deacon Paul has again volunteered to host a simple wine tasting. ALL Council Knights are invited as well as their families, kids included. Those that want to be on the planning side please step forward. MASS INSTALLATION DINNER WINE/BEER. Who s in? Thank you all for your efforts, keep up the good work VOLUNTEER VOLUNTEER VOLUNTEER God Bless You All Vivat Jesus, Mike Weist Grand Knight, Council 11672

2 P age 2 Danny Garcia Glenn Anderson Benny Concepcion Greg Gero Fr. Josh Altonji Bill Bodden SPECIAL PRAYERS Knights Family and Friends Norma Garcia Dorothy Cadayona-Sosa Aaron Masterson Hilda Concepcion Ted Matos Sharon Rivette Juan Perez Peyton Chipman Mary Parker Clarence Phinney Phil Doster Richard Sanchez Robert Miranatez Ronda Simon Bert Best William Probst John Michael Tan Blanka Allgood Mary Ann Bodden Lauren Mosely Ellen Mosely Leam Maher Rod Chavez George Sloan Bill Schultz Kim Harris Brother John Mary Harry O'Beirne All our brothers in distress Linda Johnston Lee Sandler Darlene Fout Mary Dinneen Wanda Nelson Jennifer Corass Shane Roof Jane Geoffroy Darryl Pate Lynn Hall Cathy Kulas Lisa Schultz Christopher Dollman Barbara Hills Nichole O'Brien James Rivette Andrea Ely Fr. Kevin and his parish in Anapra, MX Our Members of the Armed Forces Our First Responders Pope Francis LOOKING AHEAD May 2018 Calendar Highlights May 4-6 State Convention - Orange Beach May 7 - Monthly Council Business 7:30 p.m. May 10-4 th Degree Assembly 7:00 p.m. (Holy Spirit Catholic Church) May 12 - First Stop Work Day May 12-1st Degree 1 p.m. St. Josephs May 13 - Mother's Day & Monthly Parish Breakfast; 8:30-10:15 a.m May 13 - Boston Butt Presale begins May 16 - Monthly Officers 7:00 p.m. May 20 - Baccalaureate Breakfast June 2018 Calendar Highlights June 3,10,17 Boston Butt Sales after masses in June June 4 - Monthly Council Business 7:30 p.m. June 10 - Monthly Parish Breakfast; 8:30-10:15 a.m June 14-4 th Degree Assembly 7:00 p.m. (Holy Spirit Catholic Church) June 20 - Monthly Officers 7:00 p.m. June 23 - Smoked Boston Butt pickup day from 1-3 p.m. at the Good Shepherd pavilion June 30 - Installation of Officers (2018/2019 year) Smoked Boston Butt Sale Benefiting Our Parish Youth Group and the Area Homeless The Knights will be smoking Boston butts starting on the afternoon of Friday, June 22 nd for pickup on Saturday, June 23 rd from 1:00 until 3:00 PM. Presales will begin at the May 13 th Mother s Day breakfast and continue until June 17 th. Preparations will begin in the Church kitchen on Friday at 5:00 PM with cooking occurring overnight in the pavilion. Volunteers and smokers are being requested for order collection at Parish breakfasts and following Mass, butt preparation and injection, smoker watching, packaging, and curb side distribution. Please contact Steve Gentz at the council Business meeting, or at with your interest in helping with this event. See AD on Page 7

3 P age 3 MEMBER RECOGNITION Family of the Month March 2018 The Knights of Columbus Council April Family of the Month is the Jim Regan family. The Regan family Jim, Debby, Abby, and Alex can be seen around the church with youth activities as well as Debby singing in the 11 AM choir. The early part of each New Year brings the Regan Clan into the community forefront with their work with the Saint Patrick s Day Parade and the St Baldrick s Live Bald event supporting childhood cancer research. Jim is a 21 year member and a great supporter of the Irish, working with the Knights as well as the Ancient Order of the Hibernians, keeping his Catholic faith firmly out front. Abby was seen on local TV on 31 March 2018 having her hair cut to show her solidarity with the young children diagnosed with childhood cancer. The whole Regan family has supported the cancer research program for the past three years as leaders and volunteers helping earn over $70,000 for cancer research. The Apr 2018 Family of the Month is the ever active Regan Family. Go Irish! Knight of the Month March 2018 The Knights of Columbus Council April Knight of the Month is Steven Patrick. Steven has been a member only long enough to see his signature on his new membership card dry, but he has made considerable strides in getting his fellow Knights of Columbus out and working. As a Habitat of Humanity coordinator, Steven has kept the council aware of the weekly scheduled activities associated with his first Gang of Churches build. The weather was uncooperative toward the beginning of the build but the hammers of progress have continued to swing toward the completion of another house. Steven showed an early interest in this project and volunteered to do whatever was needed to ensure the Knights were involved. A newly minted 3 rd Degree Knight, Steven has also been a big contributor in the fish frys, breakfast and kitchen clean-up - showing just how little time in service is actually needed to give back to the church, council, and community. Steven is just what the doctor ordered and is a welcome addition to Council s team. Let us congratulate Steven for work well done and appreciated and thank him for being the Council s April Knight of the Month. Relief from Payment of Council Dues The officers and members of Council wish a Happy Birthday to the following members having their birthdays in May: David Best... May 08 Norman Reinagel... May 10 Marc Eberhardt... May 13 Jeffrey Alpha... May 16 Andrew Carlson... May 16 Steven Nelson... May 17 Duane Walsh.... May 17 Paul Kassa... May 18 Nicholas Nolett0... May 18 William Bodden... May 30 Daniel McEldowney... May 30 Any member who is disabled by bodily injuries or disease and is thereby prevented from engaging in any occupation or employment for remuneration or profit and shall have been so prevented for a period of no less than six consecutive months may, on due request in writing to the Supreme Council and upon certification by evidence satisfactory to the Supreme Council of such disability, be relieved from the payment of all council dues and Supreme and state per capita taxes as of the date of approval of said request and any suspension of such member for non-payment of such dues and tax shall cease as of the date of such approval. (See Form in the back of the Newsletter.) Visit our website at:

4 P age 4 COUNCIL ACTIVITIES Supporting our Brother Knights Knights in Need should contact the Council Officers/ Trustees, Financial Secretary, Deputy Grand Knight or Grand Knight with financial issues which we are allowed by our By-Laws to support. This may be a onetime effort or a reoccurring issue the Council could work to resolve. Many of our Brother Knights do not have or read the newsletter so please pass this information along. Some of our Brother Knights have not been in the position to engage with the Council but we are looking to engage with them. If you are a Knight or know of a Brother Knight that may be interested in having a fellow Knight come visit or you need an effort completed on your behalf please contact us. We would like to establish a quarterly opportunity to come by and deliver a sandwich or such and sit and talk, but we need your input so please contact us if you are interested in a visit from the Knights. Knights that would like to participate in this wonderful opportunity please contact the Council. Building the Domestic Church - Chair Couple Council has selected a 'Building the Domestic Church - Chair Couple'. Their role will be to work with the Committee Chairmen to develop and implement programs that are more closely aligned with the goals and mission of Good Shepherd Church and Father Phil O'Kennedy, our Pastor and Council Chaplain. Their role is to help the entire parish family to better understand their Catholic faith and put that faith into practice every day. The Knights of Columbus Supreme Council will communicate directly with the Chair Couple to share current and relevant information on Building the Domestic Church initiatives, as well as suggestions for programs we at Good Shepherd could sponsor for our council and parish family. The Grand Knight of Council thanks Deputy Grand Knight (DGK) Thomas and Rosalie Geoffroy for taking on this challenge and keeping us all on track and on target. Thank you. Habitat for Humanity Council will be gathering to support the Gang of Churches as they build their next Habitat for Humanity home. Our POCs are Steven Patrick and Steffen Segewitze. Weather delays have reset the first real construction efforts at the site but do not fret, council will be scheduling a group effort or two where we can team up together and build a wall or hang a window. Look for the schedule and volunteer opportunities in the soon from the council POCs. SHORT STORY CORNER Submitted by Mike Rose The flag of the United States of America does not fly because the wind moves past it. The flag of the United States of America flies from the last breath of each military member who has died protecting it. American military members don t fight because they hate what s in front of them. They fight because they love what s behind them. Author Unknown Save the Date 30 June Installation of Officers following the 5:30 Saturday Night Mass at Good Shepherd church. Afterward we will have a Pot Luck Dinner and wine tasting. All Knights and their family members are invited. Elections We are a month away from elections and will solidify our volunteers for elected officers and Committee Chairmen. Elected officers need to be 3 rd Degree Knights and Committee Chairmen need to be willing to serve one full year (Jul 2018 Jun 2019). They do not need to be 3 rd Degree Knights but the Youth Chairman must be 21 years of age and pass the appropriate background checks. Consider your availability and interest.

5 P age 5 Monthly Parish Breakfast The following is a summary of our 2018 breakfast activity as of April: COUNCIL ACTIVITIES Yearly Profit to Date $ 1,450 Number Meals Served 502 Avg. Profit per Breakfast $363 Avg. Meals Served per Month 125 April Activities Report by Ben Cumbie the Financial Secretary for Council We made the following charitable donations this month: Catholic Center of Concern $ 100 Camp Tekakwitha $ 250 AL State Council Priesthood Scholarship Fund $ 200 GC Backpack Program $ 250 Rose of Sharon $ 300 GS Youth Work Camp $ 500 St Charles Borromeo Cath. Ch. - Storm Relief $ 300 COUNCIL OFFICERS ( ) Grand Knight... Mike Weist Deputy Grand Knight... Thomas Geoffroy Financial Secretary... Ben Cumbie Treasurer... Lane Mousel Recorder... Brian Moran Warden... Mike Wolk Chancellor... Rodolfo Chavez Chaplain... Father Phil O'Kennedy Assistant Chaplain... Deacon Paul Keil Advocate... Mike Lenz Inside Guard... Danny Nelson Outside Guard... Mike Sosebee 1 Year Trustee... Mike Rose 2 Year Trustee... Steve Laws 3 Year Trustee... Steve Gentz Lecturer... Unassigned Council Meeting Can Drive for the Good Shepherd Pantry Don t forget those canned goods. Each Knight is asked to bring two canned or non-perishable foodstuff items to the monthly Council business meeting.. Dollars donated no longer equate to pounds as of July this year. Below is a summary of our donations for the fraternal year as of the April 2018 meeting. Number of Cans or Non-Perishable food Items 578 Total Pounds Food Items Donated 556 Dollars Donated $1,173 Council Committee Chairmen For Council Program Chairman... DGK Thomas Geoffroy Committee Chairmen: Church... Deacon Paul Keil Vocations... Tim Sullivan Community... Brian Moran Culture of Life... Frank Tomasella Health... Jim Johnston Council... Merv Eberhardt Public Relations... Mike Rose Family... Joseph Jeries Youth... Adam Batrich Membership... Bill Schultz Membership Retention... Thomas Geoffroy Insurance Promotion... Merv Eberhardt Newsletter... Albert Dillman Photographer... Benny Concepcion

6 P age 6 CHURCH & COUNCIL NEWS Bishop Emeritus Foley of Birmingham Dies at 88 Bishop Emeritus David Edward Foley, the third bishop of the Diocese of Birmingham, Alabama, died peacefully Tuesday evening. With friends gathered around him, the 88-year-old bishop passed away at 7:01pm in St. John Vianney Residence for Priests in Birmingham. David Edward Foley was born Feb. 3, 1930, in Worcester, Massachusetts, the son of George F. and Ellen Vincent Quinn Foley. At age 4, he moved with his parents and two older brothers to Washington, D.C., when his father was appointed assistant attorney general of the United States. Bishop Foley was preceded in death by his father, mother and two older brothers, George V. and William. After eighth grade, he entered St. Charles College minor seminary in Cantonsville, Maryland, and proceeded in 1950 to St. Mary s Seminary in Baltimore, receiving a licentiate in sacred theology in He was ordained a priest for the Archdiocese of Washington May 26, 1956, in St. Matthew s Cathedral. After serving in parishes for 30 years, Pope John Paul II appointed him auxiliary bishop of the Diocese of Richmond, Virginia. He was consecrated June 27, On March 22, 1994, John Paul II appointed Bishop Foley the third bishop of Birmingham. He was installed May 13, At age 75, Bishop Foley retired May 10, 2005, and was immediately elected diocesan administrator until the appointment of his successor, Bishop Baker, in 2007.

7 P age 7 COUNCIL ACTIVITIES Smoked Boston Butt Fundraiser Proceeds Support Our Parish Youth Group and the Area Homeless $35.00/8-9 lb Fully Cooked Boston Butt Plus Donations for Extra Butts to Feed the Homeless Order must be received by June 17, late orders will be returned. Advance Orders begin: Mother s Day KofC Parish Breakfast on May 13 ( ) Meet us in the Vestibule after mass in June, or Mail completed order form w/check payable to Council #11672: Good Shepherd Church (Knights of Columbus) Chaney Thompson Road SE Huntsville, Al You will receive an reminder on Thursday, June 21 st for pickup. Curb side pickup will be available at Good Shepherd Church pavilion, June 23 rd between the hours of 1:00 and 3:00 PM. Follow your nose! Your name must be on our pickup list to receive your order! _ Name: Phone Number: Boston Butt Quantity for family/friends: $35.00 ea: $ Boston Butt Quantity for the Homeless: $35.00 ea: $ Cash donation to supplement the purchase of a Butt for Homeless: $ Total Paid: $ Cash or Check Check Number:

8 P age 8 QUESTIONS OF THE MIND Submitted by Mike Rose February s Questions and Answers 1. How often 1s the word salt mentioned in the Bible? It appears more than 30 times. 2. Which continent is the only one, that does not have a land mass below sea level? It is Antarctica. 3. What does three numbers of your Social Security represent? The first three numbers indicates which part of the country one applied from for the number. The next two numbers, in coded format, indicates the year one applied for the number. The last four indicates your citizen number kept on file by the government. 4. What does the custom of a Christmas wreath represent? The crown of thorns Jesus wore at his crucifixion. 5. How does an earthworm breathe? It has no lungs so it breathes through its skin. 6. What is unusual about spider s blood? Their blood is transparent. 7. Who invented wax paper and the three pronged wiring system? Thomas Edison invented them 8. If one is in England and you purchase suspenders, what is one purchasing? One would be purchasing garters. 9. If one is a colporteur, what does one do? If one is a colporteur, he or she sells Bibles and religious items. 10. Mary Pickford was America s Sweetheart. Where was she born? She was born in Ontario, Canada in May s Questions 1. What does the lens of the eye do during a person s life? 2. What were the oldest know books printed on? 3. Where was the first known use of a pony expressed used? 4. What is different between diamond found in Africa and Brazil.? 5. What is the only thing that can destroy a diamond? 6. For the first two billions years of existence what did the earth not have? 7. How far is a tuna capable of swimming in a single 24-hour period? 8. How far can a housefly transport germs from a site of contamination? 9. If one is awarded The Edgar, what is the award for? 10. Poison Oak and Poison Ivy are members of what family? To keep a lamp burning we have to keep putting oil in it. Mother Teresa

9 P age 9 MAY 2018 CALENDAR OF EVENTS SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT Council Business 7:30 p.m Assembly 0004 Business Holy 7:00 p.m Monthly Parish Breakfast 8:30-10:15 a.m Council Officer's 7 p.m JUNE 2018 CALENDAR OF EVENTS SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT Council Business 7:30 p.m Monthly Parish Breakfast 8:30-10:15 a.m Assembly 0004 Business Holy 7:00 p.m Council Officer's 7 p.m Boston Butt pickup day 1-3 GS Pavilion

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