Knight Life The Official Publication of Father Rosensteel Council #2169

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1 Knight Life The Official Publication of Father Rosensteel Council #2169 Vol. 70, No. 10, October 2004 GRAND KNIGHT S STATION Peter D. Bonin The month of October brings us back to reality after a summer of hot and cool days, vacations and trips to the beach and mountains. What can you do now, but get ready for a fun filled year of council affairs. Now is when we fill our sails with wind. Starting out with the TOOTSIE ROLL DRIVE Call Ron Morris [301] and volunteeer to give three hours of your time aiding the mentally handicapped. Our annual CANDLELIGHT ROSARY and BENEDICTION on Friday October 08, p.m.the Carroll Chapel will be open and the driveway willl be well lighted to the Prolife Memorial.?Come one -come all... CHILDRENS HALLOWEEN PARTY Sunday October 24,2004 1p.m.--4p.m. costume contest, haunted house and lots more. IINCENTIVE CAR RAFFLE need more tickets call PGK Floyd Jarboe i[301] OCTOBERFEST-FRIDAY OCTO- BER 29,2004 5;30P.M. (Continued on page 2) Deadline for next Knight Life - October 20th DISTRICT DEPUTY S REPORT Kevin L. Jeffords In the first quarter of this fraternal year our Councils have been very busy and we are heavy into the car raffle and mentally handicapped program. With Columbus Day we have the Columbus Day Ball at La Fountain Blue in Glen Burnie on October 9 th and Shirley and I look forward to seeing you there. You can ask your Grand Knight for tickets which are $35 per person. Don t forget the Columbus Day Parade on the 10 th starting in the inner harbor. I have gone to this parade several times and its great fun and a way to show your Council colors. For those of you who are writing the activity reports for your Council, please remember I need them by no later then October 21 st, so I can take them with me to the fall meeting. The State Memorial Mass this year will be on November 14 th at St. Mark s Church with Mass starting at 2:00 PM. The awards presentations and dinner will take place at Patapsco Council #1060 following Mass. We would like to encourage each Council to invite your widows to this affair. More to (Continued on page 2) Web site - CHAPLAIN S REPORT Rev. Joseph Perkins The month of October is dedicated to The Right to Life. Not only Catholics but also people of many religious persuasions support this sacred cause - the dignity of the human person born and unborn. This idea of people of different faith commitments coming together in a common cause is recent. For centuries, each country had its own religion. All others were under suspicion, which often lead to persecution by means of job discrimination, exclusion from civic life, confiscation of private property, expulsion, physical punishment and even death. England was one of those countries that carried out this kind of policy. It all began with Henry VIII ( ) who persecuted the Catholic Church after failing to obtain a divorce from his Spanish wife Catherine of Aragon and it continued with his son Edward VI ( ) and his Catholic sister Mary ( ). She turned against her Protestant subjects and over 300 hundred were put to death - both men and women. Thus, the (Continued on page 3) WOULD YOU TAKE CANDY FROM THESE STRANGER?..We hope so! October kicks off Tootsie Roll Month. Please donate 3 hours of your time to help the mentally disabled. To sign up, contact Recorder Ronald Morris at

2 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Knight Life Published Monthly Fr. Rosensteel Council # Rosensteel Avenue Silver Spring, Maryland (301) Catering (301) Hours of Operation: Sun-Thurs. 2PM-11PM Fri-Sat: 2PM-12AM Clubhouse Managers: John Matosian, Tony DeSimone, & Alex Matosian Council Meets First & Third Tuesdays 8:00 PM COUNCIL OFFICERS GRAND KNIGHT......Peter D. Bonin ( ) 1400 Flora Lane Silver Spring, Maryland Deputy Grand Knight Patrick M. Bowles ( ) 9707 Rosensteel Avenue Silver Spring, Maryland Chaplain Rev. Joseph Perkins ( ext.23) Assoc. Chaplain......Rev. Brien R. McCarthy ( ) Assoc. Chaplain Rev. Gerard Trancone ( ) Chancellor......Robert W. Seubert ( ) Warden John Cuff ( ) Financial Secretary....Michael A. Haley ( ) Treasurer.....Bob Brown( ) Recorder Ronald E. Morris( ) Advocate Joseph Veith( ) Lecturer Raymond Koski( ) Inside Guard Gene Rich ( ) Outside Guard.....Tim Sharpe( ) Outside Guard.....Charles Suraci ( ) Trustee (1 year)......harry Dunkle( ) Trustee (2 year)...pgk Frank Marchone( ) Trustee (3 year).....pgk Bill Draize( ) Fraternal Insurance......Brian Graham ( ) Secretary to the Grand Knight.PGK Patrick Sharkey ( ) BOARD OF DIRECTORS Forest Glen Building Association President.....PGK Frank Marchone( ) Vice-President David Woll ( ) Secretary.....Thomas Kelly ( ) Treasurer..... Bill Dassing( ) Director......Armando Sammartino( ) Director Tom Rogers( ) Director GK Peter Bonin( ) Director DGK Pat Bowles( ) BOARD OF DIRECTORS Clubhouse Association President Stanley McLeod( ) Vice-President Ralph Vallone( ) Treasurer Ralph M. Vallone( ) Secretary......Frank Laddbush( ) Director.....PGK Bill Draize( ) Director Paul Neff( ) Director GK Peter Bonin( ) Director DGK Pat Bowles( ) KNIGHT LIFE The Official Publication of Father Rosensteel Council #2169 Editor......PGK Joseph Marks ( ) FAX ( ) Photographer.....PGK Joseph Marks( ) Public Relations......James F. Hempfling( ) Internet...PGK Celso S. Barrientos( ) 2 Please, remember in your prayers.. Members who are ill PGK Olean Dangerfield John Pate Friends and Relatives who are ill John Donohue, Friend of Don Denion Sydney Lawrence, Brother-In-Law of PGK Floyd Jarboe Sarah Simmons, Cousin of C Rob Seubert Garry Theriot, Cousin of PGK Floyd Jarboe Those who have died Samuel E. Gagliano Richard King, Brother-In-Law of T Bob Brown Norlyn D. Shorty Miller Russell T. Powers Garry Theriot, Cousin of PGK Floyd Jarboe SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAM Once again father Rosensteel Council will be sponsoring a scholarship program for students attending Catholic schools, based on involvement in Church and community and open to children and grandchildren of Rosensteel members in good standing. Four $500 will be awarded to students attending grades 1-8 and one $1,000 scholarships will be awarded to students in grade Applications will be available September 15th in the Knights Room near the signin table and must be received by the Scholarship Committee by February 15th, Only children or grandchildren of members of Rosensteel Council in good standing will be eligible and only one scholarship per family will be awarded. Steve Clarke Scholarship Director (Continued from page 1)Grand Knights Station Tickets--advance purchase only $25 per person call PFN Joe Rosick (301) MEMORIAL MASS Sunday November 07,2004 8a.m. Historic St. Johns Church---breakfast---- Msgr English will be saying the mass Tickets$5.00 and $6.00 at door. see GK Bonin or Tim Morse (301) (301) Red Smith and George Gallagher wish to thank the 35 donors for another successful '''''''''Blood Drive. "Fill our sails with wind" is gaiining momentum with affairs listed above. Each one has a captain and we are the ones that help them off to smooth sailing. Remember to carry a "Form 100" in your pocket or glove compartment of your car.and sign up a new member.. (Continued from page 1)District Deputy s Report follow in the next few weeks. Please don t forget the Membership Blitz it will be held state wide on October 16 th and 17 th. We request all members to get involved with this blitz. Every Knight and their Wife should carry a form 100 and remember, all you have to do is ask someone to join our order. Please remember to pray your Rosary and pray for our troops. Fourth Degree News Cardinal O Boyle Assembly Harry Dunkle The installations are over so now we can breath for a little while before starting preparations for re-certification of the Color Corps members by the new Master. The new Master of the Calvert Province, Archdiocese of Washington District is SK Joseph E. Murtha, PGK, PFN and a member of Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen Assembly No Thursday, October 21, 2004 will be the business meeting for the Fourth Degree. The meeting will be held at Father Rosensteel Council # The Rosary will start at 7:30 p.m. followed by the regular meeting at 8:00 p.m. Hope to see you at the meeting. The Color Corps will meet Monday, October 11, 2004 at Rock Creek Council #2797, at 7:30 p.m. There will be drill practice after the meeting to prepare the members of the Color Corps for re-certification by the new Master. If any new or old members of the Fourth Degree are interested in the Color Corps you are welcome to attend this meeting. KEEP OUR FLAGS BRIGHT FOR LIBERTY SAKE!!

3 MEMBERSHIP Transfers and readmission's into Rosensteel Council Michael Bromley Gennaro Celenza Brian Fiffe Kevin McDonald Giovanni Roman On Tuesday, September 21, 5 Candidates took the First Degree of our order. Christopher Caporaletti John Cybulko Christopher Hatzes Charles Hozdic IV William Mulholland WELCOME ABOARD! 3 BRIAN GRAHAM Knights of Columbus Family Financial Fraternal Benefits LONG TERM CARE FOR THOSE UNDER AGE 65 If you are 65 or older, you already know why you need LTC insurance: to avoid financial ruin and to allow the family to give you the best possible care. If you are under age 65 I ve got a surprise for you...50% of all long term care claims are for those under age 65. How can this be? Crippling accidents Debilitation due to coronary disease. Debilitation due to cancer. Neurological disorders (I.e. Lou Gehrig s disease) It s a double whammy for your family since your income is also lost at a time like this. The good news is that the K of C has very low cost long term care insurance. The younger you are...the cheaper it is. We issue LTC starting at age 40. LTC insurance is not a health insrance product...it is a financial product covering health needs. YOU DON T HAVE A COMPLETE FI- NANCIAL PLAN WITHOUT LONG TERM CARE INSURANCE (Continued from page 1)Chaplain s Report name Bloody Mary came into being. Next came her sister Elizabeth I ( ) who once again began to persecute Catholics. In those days, there was no merry ol England! England was a police state and spies were everywhere! It was into this kind of world that George Calvert was born in about Stay tuned! NEWS FROM MARYLAND STATE COUNCIL This year the Maryland Football game will be held on October 16, 2004 against North Carolina State. Ticket price is $15.00 per person. Get your tickets early! Contact Chairman John Duerbin, jndurbin@att.net, for tickets and questions. State Council will be having a weekend retreat at the Loyola Retreat House in Faulkner, MDn on the weekend of November 5-7, Call John Lyons for more information and reservations. Annual Columbus Day Parade Baltimore, Maryland Sunday, October 10, 2004 at 1:00 PM Honorary Parade Marshall Herbert F. Behrens Executive Secretary, Maryland State Council, Knights of Columbus Schedule 8:30 AM Mass at St. Leo s Church (Little Italy). Willam Cardinal Keeler, Celebrant. Light breakfast in Church Hall after Mass 10:30 AM Pre-staging for K of C at Our Lady of Lourdes Council #4606, 1338 Hull Street, Baltimore, Maryland, 21230, (410) :45 AM Transportation from Council to parade route Parade Route: Charles Street at Mt. Vernon, South on Charles Street, Left on Pratt Street, Right on President Street, Reviewing Stand at the Columbus Monument The Maryland State Council proudly sponsors the renowned Calvert Hall Marching Band Show your support, wear council logo jackets and carry council banners For Information: Patrick Ruckle, Parade Chairman (410)

4 4 PRESIDENT BUSH ADDRESSES 122ND SUPREME CONVENTION IN DALLAS THE PRESIDENT: Thanks for the warm welcome. Welcome to Texas. (Applause.) And thanks for inviting me so I can come home. (Laughter.) I really appreciate the Knights of Columbus. This strong organization believes in families and faith, and compassion for those in need. And I'm honored you'd invite me to the 122nd Convocation of this great organization. I appreciate Carl Anderson, and his leadership. I've gotten to know Carl because, you see, he's more than just an introducer of Presidents. (Laughter.) He's a person who works with Presidents -- at least this President. And I'm proud to have his help. (Applause.) It's good to see my family friend, Virgil Dechant. Virgil, it's good to see you, sir. Thank you for such a warm greeting in the photo op line and reminding me of some great days gone past. I'm proud to be here with Cardinal McCarrick. It's good to see you, sir. He's a neighbor in my temporary residence. (Laughter.) I appreciate Cardinal Egan. I appreciate Cardinal Rigali, of the great city of Philadelphia; Cardinal Francis George of Chicago; Cardinal Keeler of Baltimore, Maryland. I'm honored you all are here. Thank you for your presence. I'm honored to be in the presence of Cardinal Macharski, the Archbishop of Krakow, who succeeded the Holy Father in that role. Welcome to the United States. Appreciate you coming, sir. I appreciate Bishop Wilton Gregory's leadership, of the Conference of Catholic Bishops. I appreciate Your Eminences, and Your Excellencies, Reverends, Monsignors, Fathers and Deacons. Nuestros amigos de Mexico. I appreciate the officers and directors, state deputies, board of directors, delegates, ladies and gentlemen, Knights, and my fellow American. Thanks for having me. (Applause.) Two months ago, I had the privilege of visiting His Holy Father Pope John Paul II at the Vatican. It was my third meeting with His Holy Father since I took office, and for those of you who have ever met him, you know I'm telling you the truth when I tell you being in his presence is an awesome experience. He is a true presence. On the occasion, I had the special honor of presenting him with America's highest civil award, the Presidential Medal of Freedom. It was my chance to express our nation's respect for a devoted servant of God and a true hero of our time. Pope John Paul II has been a unique and commanding voice for the cause of the poor, the weak, the hungry, and the outcast. He has challenged our nation, and the entire world, to embrace the culture of life. He's called upon us to uphold and affirm the dignity of every person, rich and poor, able and disabled, born and unborn. He's called us to love and serve our neighbors in need. Few organizations have worked harder and done more and met this challenge than the Knights of Columbus. (Applause.) I know you're proud of your organization, and you should be. The Knights were born in New Haven, Connecticut. Come to think of it, so was I. (Laughter and applause.) From your foundations in a small church basement, you have raised up one of the great America organizations dedicated to charity and mutual assistance and the fight for civil liberties. I'm proud to say that my family has contributed to your ranks. A few years ago, Governor Jeb -- (applause) -- became a Knight. (Applause.) And he -- yes -- and he recently took his Third Degree. (Applause.) I'll see him this weekend. His son is getting married. I'll pass on the word, aim for the Fourth. (Laughter and applause.) Jeb knows, as I do, that your works of mercy are making our society more compassionate, changing the lives of millions of citizens. Compassionate work changes our society one heart and one soul at a time. Last year, the Knights raised and donated a record $130 million to charity. That's a phenomenal record. (Applause.) You also volunteered for an unprecedented 61 million hours of community service. (Applause.) You obviously have heard the call. I was pleased to hear this story about the Knights in Corpus Christi, Texas, at the Mother Teresa Day Shelter. They're a daily presence there -- they're mopping the floors, collecting laundry soap, blankets, and food for 130 homeless men and women. They're not giving the orders, they're serving the people. Patricia Henry, the shelter director, put it this way: "If I need help, I just give the Knights a call." (Applause.) Such a powerful example. Americans across this great land know that they can do the same, that they can serve our country by helping someone in need. We're grateful for your service to the men and women in uniform and to our nation's veterans. You've sent hundreds of thousands of prayer books to those working to make our country more secure and to bring freedom in parts of the world that are desperate for freedom. You bring comfort and strength to our soldiers, sailors, airmen, and Marines. I want to thank you for taking time to visit our wounded and disabled veterans, for providing comfort to their families, to give them a word of thanks. (For complete text, see news/releases/2004/08/ html)

5 5 PRO-LIFE Charles X. Suraci ACTION ITEM The good news: On May 6, the Food and Drug Administration informed Barr Laboratories that they will not grant over-thecounter status for Plan B also known as morning-after pills and "emergency contraception." Plan B is a pill regimen that is known to abort little babies during their first seven days of life. The bad news: Although it's nice that the FDA shut the door, they didn't throw away the key. There is a possibility that the FDA, at a later time, will allow for Plan B to be over the counter. Not only is this a travesty for babies, but also for their mothers. The artificial hormones used in Plan B have been known to cause cancer, blood clots, strokes and a number of other health problems. Not only does the FDA need to slam the door shut for future over-the-counter status for this abortion drug regimen, they also need to remove it completely from the market. These drugs can kill little babies while seriously harming women. We urge you to contact the FDA and President Bush to stand up for the babies and for women. Do not let Plan B go over the counter! Food and Drug Administration, , ombuds@oc.fda.gov President George W. Bush, , president@whitehouse.gov October 8, 2004 Memorial to Un-Born October 31, 2004 Culture of Life Communion Breakfast 10AM (cost $12 January 9, 2005 Pro-Life Kickoff Rally

6 KNIGHT OF THE MONTH This gentleman is familiar to all, think about who you see many times behind the bar and before you know it he will be in the kitchen preparing a lucious meal for the council or telling a couple jokes at a function. He is known for his congeniality and willingness to help in anyway to make an affair run smoothly. He is a member of the Retired Mens Club and has a kitchen crew that prepares a gourmet meal for the membership. Along with above duties he is also a council officer. His presence at a function give it a touch of class. What more can we say but to congratulate Ray Koski as Knight of the Month JMJ PRAY FOR US COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES Warden John Cuff Brother Knights!! The weather is beginning to change, signalling an end to summer and coming on of fall. What a great time to spend a little time outdoors enjoying the beautiful weather and breathing the fresh air. One great way to enjoy is to volunteer to help with the Tootsie Roll Charity Drive this month. Don't let your wife be the only one who spends three hours at the grocery store! Give a few hours of your own to support a cause right here in our own community. If you can help call Ron Morris at We had a very successful Blood Drive held Sept. 11. Thirty-five wonderful people came out to support this worthy cause. They were treated to a scrumptious breakfast prepared by our fine crew de cuisine. Many thanks to those who helped make it happen: Bros. Russell Sutton, Tim Dowd, Gus Terrier, Jason Grey, and Sister Diane Lynch. Mark your calenders for next blood drive: Sat. Dec. 11th 9AM - 12:30PM. Let's help stock up the bank for the Holiday Season. In keeping with the Holiday theme, the Needy Family Program will need your help preparing baskets full of food for our Thanksgiving Food Drive. Come spend a few hours filling up baskets with your brothers. High Schoolers who need volunteer hours will find this event a piece of cake to log some time. Dates are Sat. Nov. 20 and Sun. Nov. 21. Contact Bro. Tom Murphy on for more info. Our annual Anniversary Dance will be held Sunday Dec. 5, 2004, 4-8PM. Come celebrate 84 years of Fraternal Service by Fr. Rosensteel Knights to our Brothers, Sisters and Community. More details to come in next issue. For reservations call Warden John Cuff at Final thoughts for the day: #1. Vote on Election Day, Tues. Nov. 2nd #2. Smile and say HI to God each day, He gets lonely too!! 6 ROSENSTORKS Chancellor Robert Seubert and his lovely bride Carol are the proud parents of their first child. Sara Anne Seubert was born on September 1, 2004 at 9:15AM at Holy Cross Hospital and weighed in at 8 lb. 2 oz with a 20 stretch. And just think, 16 years from now, she ll be asking Daddy for the keys to the car! MARY S WIDOWS The Cascade Room at Leisure World was the scene of the September 13th luncheon of Mary s Widows. 49 Ladies were present. Hostesses were Evelyn Dossey and Vivian Demperio. Marian Ruck and Lousie Githens were in charge of the 50/50 which was won by Mary Schaaf. The entrees were turkey and seafood platters. Don t forget: any lady whose husband, at the time of his death, was a member in good standing of Fr. Rosensteel Council is eligible for membership in Mary s Widows and is cordially invited to join us at our monthly meeting. On October 16th Karol Wojtyla begins another year as Pope John Paul II, Bishop of Rome and Vicar of Jesus Christ upon earth. Elected in 1978 by the college of Cardinals after only eight ballots, he was the 264th true Pope since St. Peter, the first pope took the reigns of the Church from Jesus Christ. At 58, he was the youngest Pope since 1846, the first non-italian Pope in 456 years and the first-ever Polish Pope. Mary s Widows join with all members of Fr. Rosensteel Family and millions of men and women of good will throughout the world in congratulating His Holiness. We pray that Almighty Gos will grant him many more years of fruitful service in the vineyard of the Lord. AD MULTOS ANNOS, YOUR HOLINESS. William E. Fenton, Sr. PFN Coordinator THE PURPOSE OF THE KNIGHTS IS TO SERVE GOD TOOTSIE ROLL DRIVE: Friday, October 1 & Saturday October 2 Friday October 15 & Saturday October 16 Can t participate? Make a donation! (God notices such things) CALL RON MORRIS

7 GENERAL PROGRAMS DGK Patrick Bowles Daylight saving time officially ends on October 31 st this year and as the expression goes we fall back. Since we do fall back in October, I would suggest that we do not take the literal expression of that phrase and instead surge ahead with all of the great programs planned at Father Rosensteel council - let us spring forward now in our programs since some of our finest activities occur between now and spring. Speaking of programs we have some great ones lined-up this month. On October 8 th there will be the annual Candlelight Rosary and Benediction for the unborn at the monument erected by our council and the Maryknights. Please keep about 3 hours open on your calendars to assist with the Tootsie Roll program helping the mentally disabled in our community. For the golfers we are holding the 18 th annual fall golf classic at Marlborough Golf Club. The children s annual Halloween party is always a big hit for the kids, their parents, and relatives. There is also the Octoberfest featuring cocktails, dinner, and dancing that is certain to be festive and enjoyable. See the Knightlife for details about these events and others. Your attendance and participation is both welcome and needed. October is also the month we pay tribute to Christopher Columbus; the Catholic gentleman who in the early morning hours on October 12, 1492 discovered the new world, America. Four hundred years later in 1892 President Benjamin Harrison issued a proclamation to all Americans to celebrate the day. For years the Knights of Columbus urged lawmakers to proclaim Columbus Day a Federal Holiday, in 1971 it was made an official holiday. As we celebrate Columbus Day this year keep in your prayers our founder, Father McGivney, and all members and families of the Knights of Columbus. In closing I leave you with this inspiring quote: Only those who dare to fail greatly can ever achieve greatly. Robert F. Kennedy FAMILY OF THE MONTH You see them in action with their siblings in many activities around the council. On familly night, in the kitchen serving, preparing or delivering orders to members and their guests. He is now a member of the Building Association and his interest in the council shows his volunteering to assist where help is needed inside and out. She can be seen in the Knights Room pinch hitting as an mixologist and occasionaly assisting at catered affairs. No matter what the occasion is and help is needed they are available and with a smile. The next time you see Tom and Debbie Kelly and their children Brian, Bobbie and Christy say thanks and congratulate them for being Family of the Month. 7 SURGE WITH SERVICE! WANTED: BLOOD PLATELETS There is always a dire need for Blood Platelets. Any interested donors, please contact Red Smith for further information (301) ) CHURCH ACTIVITIES Wally Horner Our Lady of the Rosary In October, we celebrate the feast of Our Lady of the Rosary. We can all share fully in every blessing that comes from our devotion to the Blessed Mother by praying the rosary daily. I would like to see each Knight make a rosary novena for seven consecutive days, October 7 through October 15, for your special intentions. Especially, ask Mary to help put a stop to the terrorist attacks throughout the world. Memorial Mass Our annual Memorial Mass will be held on Sunday, November 7. Let us all remember our deceased members by attending mass and receiving the Holy Eucharist. Tickets for the breakfast will be available form GK Pete Bonin. Financial Assistance to the Dominican Sisters of HopeOur committee has raised 1, to help provide care for 68 frail/elderly sisters that need daily medical assistance. Sister Joann wishes me to convey the following thanks to all the brother Knights of our Council. "All of our Sisters join me in thanksgiving because your goodness is overwhelming. We offer these words to express our gratitude and share with you just how important you are to us. We could not provide for each of our Sisters without the contributions we receive from your loving hearts." COUNCIL ACTIVITIES Chancellor Rob Seubert Hello my brothers! September started off very well for the Seubert Family. That is because my beautiful wife Carol gave birth to our little Sara Anne on the 1 st. We are not getting much sleep but the joy and excitement has been worth it. I have a little favor to ask you this month. Tootsie Roll Chairman, Brother Ron Morris and I are having a terrible time getting volunteers for the Fr. Rosensteel annual charity drive for the mentally handicapped. At the time this article went to press we still needed at least 70 brothers to help man the fronts of the area grocery stores to pass out tootsie rolls and collect donations. Now I have never been one to plead for help, but I have been known to get down on my knees and beg. We have one of the largest councils in the state and we are having trouble getting half as many volunteers as the smaller councils. This drive happens just once a year. It is our chance to give back to the areas mentally handicapped families and friends. Three hours is all we ask to help make someone else s life a little bit better. They need our support, we need to make ourselves available. With all that said, please call Brother Ron Morris at and ask him what slots he needs filled. He can also answer any questions you may have if you have never done it before. If you can't participate in this year's Tootsie Roll Drive, how about considering a contribution of $25 or whatever you can afford? "No person has ever been honored for what he received. Honor is our reward when we give." -- Calvin Coolidge, Goodbye and God Bless!

8 RETIRED MENS CLUB OFFICERS Chaplain....Rev. Joseph Perkins (301) Ext. 23 President George Gadbois( ) Vice-President.....Jim Quinn( ) Secretary Ed Murray( ) Treasurer......Dick Haller( ).Jerry Tufano and his cooking team provided the members with a super delicious September luncheon. Thank you, Jerry. Fall began September 22 nd and the hurricane season is well upon us. Our Bowling League Secretary Frank Brewary reports that we are down six bowlers since the season started. If you would like to bowl please call Pres. Dick Humenansky Tel or Sec. Frank Brewary Tel If you signup with the RMC Bowling League, you ll find many friends there and everyone has a good time. Bowling starts at 9:30am on Thursday morning at the White Oak Bowling Lanes located at the corner of New Hampshire Ave. and Lockwood Drive. The month of October is going to be an active one for the Council. Don t forget to mark your calendar to attend OCTOBERFEST Friday October 29, There will be entertainment, dinner, dance and open bar. Can t beat that for $25.00 per person. Don t forget that Daylight Saving Time ends on the 24 th of October, Columbus Day is on October 12 th, and get ready for Halloween on Sunday October 31 st. Our luncheon will be on the 26 th of October and the cooking team will be Bill Draize and his better half, Arlene. I wonder if it will be some kind of witch s brew made by their team of Halloween goblins. We shall see. It should be interesting. Maybe our bartenders will think of some Vampire Cocktail Special to get us all in the Halloween mood. On a serious note, remember all our service men and women serving our country and keep them in your thoughts and prayers. Travel Chairman Frank and Nancy Marchone have scheduled a meeting for everybody going on the cruise this fall. It will be on Wednesday, October 13 th at 2:00 at the council. A representative from Eyre Travel will be there to answer all your questions, so start writing them down now. She will also pass out your travel documents. Anyone who cannot attend this meeting should make other arrangements by calling Frank or Nancy at LAST CALL FOR INCEN- TIVE DRIVE TICKETS! If you need more, call PGK Floyd Jarboe MARYKNIGHTS NEWS OFFICERS President....Kathy Arvedlund V. President.....Gerry Mell Treasurer....Nancy Marchone Secretary......Marguerite Sukacz Historian......Helen Vallone Chaplain.....Rev. Gerard Trancone or At the September Mass of Remembrance for deceased Marykinght members, Father Trancone (with his own "golden tongue") compared our organization to the feast-day saint, John Chrysostom, whose name means "golden tongue". Some of the virtues attributed to St John were his enthusiasm, spunk, and zeal, which Father Gerry said could be applied to the Maryknights as well. Let's don't let Father and St John C. down, Maryknights. Let's look at the ways we can proceed this year with enthusiasm, spunk and zeal! Our first "enthusiastic" endeavor is the PotLuck Dinner at the October Meeting. We are asked to bring a dish, which can be an entree, an appetizer, or a salad (enough desserts have been signed up for). Please identify your dish (e.g. shrimp salad, chicken casserole, etc.) and place your name on dishes or utensils which should be returned to you. Also, please bring a serving utensil for your dish. If you haven't signed up for a dish and desire to do so, please call Kathy Arvedlund ( )We will have dinner at 7:00 PM followed by the meeting at which Father Trancone will talk about the Deaf Center, this year's Charity Ball recipient. The next project we tackle with "zeal" is the Charity Ball and Silent Auction on November 20. The festivities will start at 6:00pm with an open bar and dinner at 6:45pm followed by dancing to the music of "Yellow Brick Road". Raffle tickets (cash prizes of $500, $300 and $200) should be returned to Mabel Capacchione and reservations can be made to Nancy Marchone ( ).. Note that this event is open ALL, not just Maryknights. The price for all this fun is $25 per person, so come prepared to have a ball at the Charity Ball. "Spunky" Maryknights are involved in many other activities: Ways and Means Chairman Mary Pecoraro has bake sales at the Council's Family Dinner Night. Mary has an established team of workers, but could always use donations of cakes and cookies and an extra helping hand. Christ Child Society Chairmen Carmella Plunkett and Ellie Horner chair a program for donating baby blanket to the Society. Carmella will teach anyone interested to knit or crochet baby blankets. She will provide the wool. A new project for Maryknights, headed by Arlene Draize, is providing a dinner for University of Maryland students at the Catholic Student Center at UM. Father Bill Byrne had introduced this activity and various Catholic organizations throughout the area have pitched in to provide a meal each month. It is a worthy cause, and as our President Kathy Arvedlund said. "We feed their bodies, while Father Byrne feeds their souls". Anyone interested in helping can call Arlene ( ). At the September meeting, Program Chairman Luanne Flanigan announced some interesting programs for the coming year: October - Pot Luck Supper, November, a talk on genealogy, December, a Christmas program and in the new year, possibly a talk on women's health issues and women's safety issues. Kennedy Institute Chairman, Helen Vallone was appreciative of the number of donations of school supplies for the Institute, thanks to the generosity of Maryknights. Congratulations to Arlene Draize, winner of the evening's 50/50.A word of grateful thanks for the prayers, cards and phone calls during my recent illness. "Our friends are quiet angels who lift us up when we forget how to fly" Jane Johnson

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