The Official Newsletter of Lumen Christi Council #13520

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1 The Beacon The Official Newsletter of Lumen Christi Council #13520 Illuminating the Faith Community of All Saints Catholic Church, Dallas, Texas Volume 3 Number 6 December 2006 What s Inside Grand Knight s Message 2 Meeting Notes 2 Knight of the Month 3 Family of the Month 3 Membership Recruitment Corner 4 Another New Knight 5 Three make Third Degree 5 Recruiting Info Meeting 6 Fund Raising Passbook Sales 6 All Saints Hats 6 Council Program Activities Pancake Breakfast 7 Know your KC Emblem 8 New Warden Election 8 Council Paraphernalia 8 Spaghetti Dinner 9 Family Program Activities Light Up for Christ 1 Ladies Appreciation Dinner 8 Youth Program Activities Soccer Challenge 9 Basketball Free Throw 9 Church Program Activities Light Up for Christ 1 Witness of the Saints 10 Next up with Apologetics 10 First Thursday Prayers 10 Prayers Offered 16 Community Program Activities Lone Rose Weekend 11 District Deputy s Report 12 Drivers Needed 12 Report of the Fourth Degree 13 USO Visit 13 Goodbye to a Brother Knight 14 Guadalupe / The Nativity 15 Ladies Auxiliary 15 From the Supreme Knight 16 $1Billion in Insurance 16 November Photo Gallery 17 Two Month Calendar 18 The Beacon is published the first Wednesday of each month and is edited by Grand Knight Chris Diaz. Article submissions are denoted by tag lines and/or contact information. Proofreading is performed by Rudy Arciniega, Theresa Arciniega, John Poston and Alan Kinsella. Council photographers include Chris Diaz, John Poston, Doug Hakala, Mike Holmes, Carl Nichols and Harry Storey. Photo bylines are used whenever possible COUNCIL LEADS PARISH FAMILY IN LIGHT UP FOR CHRIST ACTIVITY Members of the All Saints family joined Lumen Christi council on the front lawn for the second annual lighting of the Christmas Star on Tuesday, December 5 as part of the Order-wide Light up for Christ program. This program is one of the many efforts the Knights of Columbus have to Keep Christ in Christmas. The program began with the assembly of council members and their families as well as members of the All Saints Community in the Church atrium at 7:45 PM. Once assembled outside, prayers were offered the lighting by the Council s Grand Knight Chris Diaz. In accordance with Knights of Columbus guidelines The lit Christmas Star at All Saints (top); Members of the Lumen Christi family applaud the lighting of the Christmas Star (left); Members of the All Saints Family in prayer before the lighting (right). Photos taken by John Poston at precisely 8 PM the signal was given to light up the Christmas Star. A round of applause was followed by Christmas Carols as the gathering moved from the outside lawn to the Fellowship Hall of the Kamel Life Center. Once inside, all were treated to desserts and hot beverages as the Christmas music continued in the background. Desserts were supplied by the Knights and their families as the newly formed Ladies Auxiliary of Lumen Christi Council coordinated the effort along with event co-chairman Harry Storey, who is also Family Program Director for the council. Event co-chairman Gerry Rice handled the prayer and music aspects of the evening and supplied his now famous mulled apple cider. Ladies Auxiliary members Maureen Morel and Ann Fox secured the decorations and the Ladies Auxiliary, led by President Diane Poston, did a fine job in getting Fellowship Hall ready for the Christmas event. The Christmas Star, which is permanently located on the southeast facing outside wall just to the left of the stained glass window, was designed and constructed by Brother Knight Henry Dominguez last year with financing provided by Lumen Christi Council. Chris Diaz

2 The Beacon The Lumen Christi Council, Knights of Columbus Newsletter Page 2 GRAND KNIGHT S MESSAGE BY CHRIS DIAZ, GRAND KNIGHT My Fellow Brother Knights: As a Catholic and a Brother Knight I was awed as I wandered through Greece and Turkey walking in the footsteps of Paul the Apostle. When asked, I have often stated that I was enlightened, enriched and exhausted by the pilgrimage. That exhaustion fades in comparison as I look back and realize that we stood and prayed where Paul stood to talk to the citizens of Athens, Philippi, Thessalonica and Corinth; on the island of Patmos, Greece, we stood and prayed in the cave where John, the beloved apostle, was inspired to write the Book of Revelations; and in Kusadasi, Turkey, we stood and prayed in the house where the Blessed Virgin lived after Christ s death. On Pope Benedict s recent journey, he too stood and prayed at some of the same places. This Advent according to the three-year lectionary cycle, we take our Gospel readings for Ordinary Time from the Gospel of Luke. This past Sunday we started the season of Advent with the lighting of the first candle of the Advent wreath. On Tuesday, our Council took part in the Order-wide Light Up for Christ program. These symbols of lighting and beginning anticipate the celebration of the birth of Christ. In Luke s Gospel, the coming of Jesus is a two-fold event. The birth of Jesus anticipates the second advent of His return at the end of time. The season of Advent is a time of joyous expectation. The season of Advent is also a time of reflection on the purpose of Christian life and how we can better prepare for judgment when Jesus comes again. Paul makes this clear as well in the second reading this past Sunday, in his first letter to the Thessalonians. He warmly describes their faithful lives, but he also is aware that the coming of the Lord Jesus will be a time of judgment. Brother Knights if you recall your exemplification into the First Degree, similar words were highlighted and brought to your attention. We are always reminded that the second coming may happen at any time. We must always reflect on what we have done in life to prepare us for the life to come. Those who actively participate in the programs of the Knights of Columbus, especially here at All Saints, have an almost unending supply of activities that can give them a step up in preparing for the time of judgment. We offer numerous opportunities to show charity, fraternity, unity and patriotism. We have recently expanded our reach to include the ladies of our lives through the newly formed Ladies Auxiliary of Lumen Christi Council. We have proven that we are DO- ERS and not just talkers. Those that have not yet become active or are no longer active, please use this Advent season to reflect on what you have done to prepare for the second Advent of our Lord. Some of you have already done plenty, some of you may need to beef-up that report card. If that is the case check our calendar of activities and find something you like to do and participate. Help your fellow Knights continue to be the spark plug they have been for our parish in recent years. May each and every one of you enjoy a healthy and happy Christmas Season with your family, the family of All Saints and the family of God. Lift High the Cross Vivat Jesus! Chris Diaz Grand Knight chris.diaz@cdstats.com grandknight@lumenchristikc.org ================================================================= BUSINESS MEETING NOTES At the November business meeting we reviewed the success of the Pancake Breakfast, Spaghetti Dinner and the final numbers from the Plano Balloon Festival. We also discussed plans for this month s Light up for Christ event which is being combined with the Council's Christmas family activity. At our next meeting we will be discussing plans for some of the key activities early in the new year including the mid year planning session, Lone Rose Sunday and of course the BBQ Chicken Sale. - Gerry Rice

3 The Beacon The Lumen Christi Council, Knights of Columbus Newsletter Page 3 KNIGHT OF THE MONTH For the month of October, Lumen Christi Council will present co-knight of the Month honors. Both recipients are rookies in terms of Knights of Columbus tenure but they have made up for lost time in their service to the council. Together they have shown the way that our newer members should step right in and get active and involved in the council. The first recipient joined our Order in February of this year. He moved on to earn his full Knighthood and his major degrees in April. Being selfemployed his available time was limited but he found areas where he could contribute fairly regularly - namely the coffee and donuts on Sunday mornings. The second recipient joined Lumen Christi as one of 14 inductees on the 124 th anniversary of the founding of the order in March of Family obligations limited his time as well, but he also found his niche and was available for the Little Saints Bar-b-ques and Pancake Breakfasts. Both of these Knights also contributed their time during the highly successful Plano Balloon Festival and Fall Festival weekends. Both of these men also proved that despite limited time availability, every Knight can contribute to the ongoing success of the council. It is with great pleasure that Lumen Christi Council recognizes Len Keifel and Ken Cernak as Knights of the Month for October. Len Kiefel (top) pictured at the recent Pancake Breakfast. Ken Cernak (bottom) pictured during the recent Little Saints Fall Picnic. - Pictures taken by Chris Diaz FAMILY OF THE MONTH The Family of the Month is deeply rooted in the history of All Saints Parish. As the 30 th anniversary slide show was being put together, numerous pictures of members of this family were continuously popping up. This month s recipients also span multiple generations. The first member of the family to join Lumen Christi Council did so in April of 2005, and he earned his major degrees two months later. He then went on to convince the family patriarch to join the order in October of He went on to earn his major degrees in April Both men were exemplified in the Fourth Degree in September of this year. Both Knights have been active from the start and made the Knights a family matter, getting both wives and daughters involved. In the month of October they were present at all of the calendared events pancake breakfast, Little Saints Bar-b-ques, School Concessions, Golden Saints Luncheon, Business meeting and staff meetings. Both of these men have shared their family with Lumen Christi Council and we are lucky to have them on board. It is with great pleasure that Lumen Christi Council recognizes the EXTENDED family of Bob and Betty Wise and Elizabeth and Henry Dominguez as Family of the Month for October. Henry Dominguez (left) and Bob Wise (right) accept congratulations from Grand Knight Chris Diaz at the last business meeting - Picture taken by Doug Hakala The Knight of the Month and Family of the Month are announced during the Grand Knight s report at our monthly business meetings. The selection process involves input from the Family Recognition and Council Recognition committees. The results are announced at the meeting and then reported in The Beacon. Grand Knight Chris Diaz will make his next presentation of the Knight of the Month and Family of the Month for the month of November at our next business meeting on Monday, December 18 at 7:30 PM in the Fellowship Hall of the Kamel Life Center. Please come and congratulate the recipients.

4 The Beacon The Lumen Christi Council, Knights of Columbus Newsletter Page 4 RECRUITMENT CORNER BY JOHN POSTON, MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR My Brother Knights, As the Advent season approaches, it is truly appropriate to remind ourselves of the true meaning of this beautiful season. With the hustle and bustle normally associated with the Christmas season, it s certainly easy to lose sight of the true meaning of Christmas and easy to get caught up in the secular world s commercialized view of Christmas. But it doesn t have to be that way. Use the time of Advent to prepare spiritually for the incarnation of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Slow down and prayerfully reflect on this great mystery and gift in union with our Holy Church. Remember that Advent is a time of joy tinged with penance. Joy because we can imagine nothing more sweet than the Christ Child with his Mother Mary s bliss at His coming. Penance because we must strive to be properly disposed to receive so great a gift of His presence. So, my Brother Knights, let s all strive to truly put Christ back into Christmas. Best wishes to you and your family for a blessed Christmas! Now, for this month s thought on Recruiting Over the past year, the Lumen Christi Council has been very successful in recruiting new members. Since January 2006 the Council has welcomed 34 new members. New members can be an excellent source of recruiters provided that we can successfully sell them on diligently pursuing the Shining Armor Award during their first fraternal year as a Knight. The Shining Armor Award is a new member program sponsored by the Supreme Council that is designed to accomplish two principal objectives. First, the program is geared to getting new members active in the many facets of the Knights of Columbus as early as possible and maintaining that activity; and second, the program is designed to honor them as a valued member of the Council who has exemplified what a true Knight of Columbus is. To qualify for the Shining Armor Award new Knights must during their first year of membership: o o o o o Be involved in at least 3 council service programs; Attend at least 3 council business meetings; Receive their Third degree; Meet with their council s insurance representative; and Recruit at least one new member. Every new Knight exemplified in the First Degree since January 2006 is still eligible to qualify for the Shining Armor Award. I invite each new Knight to give serious consideration to jumping on board now to complete the requirements. If you need help with any of these requirements, in particular with recruiting a new member, let me know. I would be most happy to assist you in any way that I can. Also, if you believe that you have satisfied all the requirements, please let me know so that I can arrange for you to be properly recognized. All other members of the Lumen Christi Council are invited to encourage our new Knights to complete the requirements to receive this award. If every new Knight who joined the Knights of Columbus since January 2006 were to qualify for this award, the Council would benefit in a two fold manner: 1) The Council would have 34 new members who truly understand and embrace what it is truly all about to be a Knight of Columbus and 2) The Council could add 34 new members during the current fraternal year just from this effort. As you can see, this is a great way to build our Council both in its ability to undertake new activities, events and projects as well as in membership growth. Vivat Jesus! For more information, contact me at or jposton@rpkco.com.

5 The Beacon The Lumen Christi Council, Knights of Columbus Newsletter Page 5 COUNCIL WELCOMES YET ANOTHER NEW KNIGHT At a First Degree exemplification conducted by the outstanding Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton Council 7850 ceremonial team on November 20 at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Faith Formation Center in Plano the Lumen Christi Council proudly welcomed Jack Ayers into our Order. Jack comes to our Council with a great resume of service at All Saints over the past several years. Jack currently serves the parish as an Usher and a Eucharistic Minister. On hand to personally welcome Jack was the Lumen Christi Council s Membership Director, John Poston. Please take the opportunity to congratulate Jack Ayers on becoming the newest member of the Lumen Christi Council. The members of the Lumen Christi Council are to be congratulated for their untiring efforts since the initial organization of the Council in May 2004 in recruiting new members into our great Order. With the addition of Jack Ayers, we have added 9 new members during the current fraternal year and boast a total membership of 140 members. This is quite an accomplishment for a Council organized just two and a half years ago with 54 Charter Members. THREE BROTHERS BECOME FULL KNIGHTS New Third Degree Knights Richard Frasco, Larry Milliken and Fred Fink (l-r) in front of Christopher Columbus portrait in Council 799 reception hall. Picture taken by Chris Diaz In Second and Third Degree Exemplifications hosted by Council 799 on Sunday, November 22, three Brother Knights of our Council successfully undertook and completed their Major Degrees, making them full Knights in our Order and eligible to hold office in our Council. Our new Third Degree Knights are Richard Frasco, Larry Milliken and Fred Fink. The Major Degrees were preceded with Mass at St. Patrick s parish with the ceremonial exemplifications conducted at the Council 799 Hall. The Lumen Christi Council takes great pleasure in congratulating each of these men on becoming full Knights in our great Order. All members of the Council are encouraged to take the opportunity to personally congratulate these new Third Degree Knights at our next Council meeting. New Knight Jack Ayers following his First Degree Exemplification held at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Faith Formation Center - Picture taken by John Poston If you have an interest in membership, recruiting, admissions or retention the membership committee could certainly use your time and talent. Please contact John Poston, Membership Director, at (972) or jposton@rpkco.com for more information.. - John Poston All First Degree Knights are urged to undertake and complete their Major Degrees as soon as possible. Remember, the Knights of Columbus motto In Service To One, In Service To All. We are better able to serve one and all as Third Degree Knights. Fred, Richard and Larry, welcome to the order of Third Degree Knights! For information regarding upcoming Major Degree Exemplifications, go to the Texas Knights of Columbus Dallas Diocese site and look under Degree Schedule. The link to this site is: - John Poston

6 The Beacon The Lumen Christi Council, Knights of Columbus Newsletter Page 6 COUNCIL SCHEDULES DECEMBER RECRUITING INFORMATION MEETING With the October Blitz effort now complete and new prospects from the Parish Annual Stewardship campaign, the Council has scheduled a Recruiting Information Meeting on Thursday, December 14. The Council s Recruiting Information Meetings are an excellent opportunity to tell prospects about the tremendous benefits and personal satisfaction that comes with being a member of the world s largest men s Catholic fraternal benefit organization. Prospective members view a video about the Order, get their questions answered, are given an opportunity to complete a Form 100 Membership Application and complete the required Admissions Committee interview all at the same time making them ready to be presented for approval by the Council, the final step before undertaking their First Degree Exemplification. Mark your calendar and make plans now to jump on board with the Council s aggressive recruiting efforts by attending the Information Meeting at 7:00 pm on Thursday, December 14 in the St. Teresa Room (formerly the Game Room). Invite that friend, neighbor or relative that you have been thinking about asking to join our great Order. This is a great opportunity for all first year Knights to complete the requirement of recruiting a new member in connection with earning the coveted Shining Armor Award. Chances are very good that he ll like what he sees and will make the commitment to join our fraternal Order. For additional information contact John Poston (972) or jposton@rpkco.com. - John Poston PASSBOOK SALES ENTER FINAL STRETCH WHAT IF THE THREE WISE MEN HAD QUIT AND GONE HOME 7/8 OF THE WAY TO BETHLEHEM? Alright, I concede that our Passbook situation is not equal to the stuff written in the Bible. Consider, we have recouped our investment and are in the black around $1,500. If we sell off the remaining 100 outstanding books, that translates into an additional $2,000 of charity money. This is easy money on the table if we get out there and make our Passbooks known. People are always looking for easy Christmas gifts. While supplies last, about 30 in council inventory, we are going to be selling wrapped books after all Masses during Advent. For that matter, if you know somebody who needs a wrapped book get one from me and make a personal sale. Come on wise men, get on your passbook and ride to Bethlehem with $3,500 in the charity fund - Curtis James ADDITIONAL FUND RAISING EFFORTS NEEDED Brother Knights, please keep in mind that we all must do our part to gather the funds necessary to make our overall program work. We have three simultaneous sales going on All Saints Hats (shown at left), Keep Christ in Christmas car magnets and Entertainment Passbooks (both shown below). Please make every effort to volunteer some time to help get these items sold during the Sundays in Advent. - Chris Diaz Picture taken by Mike Holmes Brooke and Lisa Storey with Christmas wrapped passbooks and Keep Christ in Christmas auto magnets at the recent Pancake Breakfast. Picture taken by Chris Diaz

7 The Beacon The Lumen Christi Council, Knights of Columbus Newsletter Page 7 CONTINUED SUCCESS AT MONTHLY PANCAKE BREAKFASTS Stan Schwieterman prepares the batter and flipper extraordinaire John Maier mans the griddle Tim Durkin has a lot of yolks to fret over at the November breakfast Flipper in training Rich Frasco gets December griddle assignment Long time members Doug Hakala and Dick Bovè handle early morning serving line Steve Chacko, Mike Greene and Tyrone Rozario (l-r) all members of last year s induction class handle the serving line late in the day. - Pictures taken by Chris Diaz Lumen Christi Council held their November pancake breakfast on the fifth of the month. The Knights served over 166 "ticket" holders and received over $750 in donations. Ann Fox handled the task of directing traffic to the kitchen and taking the donations. Lisa Storey helped during the peak periods. At least twenty Knights assisted in making this Pancake Breakfast another fun and successful event that promoted fellowship for the All Saints Parish. The Knights who worked and signed in were: Vic Weiss, Carl Nichols, Jeff Yeargan, Stan Schwieterman, Len Kiefel, John Maier, Bill Fox, Tim Durkin, Brady Mims, Bob Wise, Sean Keating, Tobey Murphy, Harry Storey, Mike Greene, Rudy Arciniega, Doug Hakala, Chris Diaz, Dick Bove, Mike Riley and Randy King. The Lumen Christi Council put on another of its famous Pancake Breakfast's on December 3. Due to a generous editing deadline you, the Knights, get details hot off press. Ann Fox, Julie Arciniega, Maureen Morel and Janet Morel watched over the donation table. They were very busy as we had over 238 tickets "sold" to a great group of All Saints Parishioners who donated over $1,000. The All Saints Dixieland Band returned after a one month hiatus with a full complement and entertained a very appreciative crowd with an expanded music selection During the breakfast, All Saints Catholic Community caps, Keep Christ in Christmas auto magnets and gift wrapped Entertainment Passbooks were available for sale. At the suggestion of Randy King, the Knights will be splitting proceeds with Vision Food Share. The Knights who signed in were: Stan Schwieterman, Carl Nichols, Gerry Rice, Steve Morel, Len Kiefel, - continued next column - Alan Schneider, Jeff Yeargan, Mike Riley, Brady Mims, Doug Hakala, Randy King, Dick Bove, Javier Sauceda, Bill Fox, Rich Frasco, Tyronne Rosario, Bernie Ehler, Chris Diaz, Mike Greene, Curtis James, Steve Chacko and Tobey Murphy. These guys worked really hard. Much thanks to them. Our next Pancake Breakfast will be held January 7, If you haven't worked at a Breakfast in a while or are a newer Knight, please sign up. It really makes your day when more than one Parishioner thanks you for hosting the Breakfast & "all that we do". It really is a fun time. - Jeff Yeargan DIXIELAND BAND CREATES SPECIAL ATMOSPHERE Brother Knight Jeff Schneider (on banjo) approached the council with the idea of playing live music during our monthly pancake breakfasts. The band is a welcome addition and is appreciated by the Council and the Parish for sharing their talents and making these monthly fellowship opportunities all that much more special. Chris Diaz - Pictures taken by Chris Diaz

8 The Beacon The Lumen Christi Council, Knights of Columbus Newsletter Page 8 KNOW YOUR KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS EMBLEM The Emblem of the Order dates from the Second Supreme meeting, May 12, 1883, when it was designed by James T. Mullen, who was then the first Supreme Knight. A quick glance at the emblem indicates a shield mounted upon the cross of Malta. The Shield is that associated with a medieval Knight. The cross of Malta is the representation in a traditionally artistic design of the Cross of Christ through which all graces of redemption were procured for mankind. This then represents the Catholic spirit of the Order. Mounted on the shield are three objects: a mace standing vertically, and crossed behind it, an anchor and a dagger or short sword. The mace from Roman days is symbolic of authority which must exist in any tightly bonded and efficiently operating organization. The anchor is the mariner's symbol for Columbus, patron of the Order. The short sword or dagger was the weapon of the Knight when engaged upon an errand of mercy. Thus, the shield expresses Catholic Knighthood in organized, merciful action and with the letters K of C, it proclaims this specific form of activity. The red, white and blue in the background of the shield of the Cross of Malta are the colors of our beloved country. Red is the symbol of stout-hearted courage. Blue is the symbol of hope. White is the symbol of nobility of purpose. Faith Hope Charity WARDEN VACANCY CALLS FOR SPECIAL ELECTION With the relocation of our Warden Sean Keating to a monastery in New Mexico, the office of Warden has opened up. At the last meeting the Trustees nominated Jeff Yeargan to fill this position. In accordance with the By-Laws of the Knights of Columbus a special election will be held at the next regularly scheduled Business meeting. Nominations will remain open until that time and nominations will be accepted from the floor. If other nominations are made an election will be held as outlined in the By- Laws. If no other nominations are made the Chair will accept a motion to close nominations and elect Jeff Yeargan by acclamation. - Bill Fox, PGK, Trustee Warden nominee Jeff Yeargan as he enjoyed festivities at the recent Fall Ball Photo taken by Chris Diaz DATE SET FOR LADIES APPRECIATION DINNER Please reserve Saturday, January 20, 2007, now for a great evening to show your appreciation for the special ladies in your life. What a great way to start the New Year! Red then, is the symbol of Faith, of belief in Christ in the Redemptive and in the mission of every man to spread the knowledge and love of Jesus Christ. White is the color of the Eucharistic Host symbolizing God's presence among men and is thus, the symbol of Christ-like Charity. Blue is the color of Our Lady's mantle, in which she draped her beloved Son, through whom salvation came to a sinful world. Thus, blue is the symbol of Hope. Our five person committee is researching location sites, dining venues, entertainment and appreciation gifts; all for a reasonable cost of around $ /-. We are open to any and all ideas / suggestions on the above topics. Please contact the committee through spokesman Steve Morel at stevemoral@comcas.net. - Steve Morel

9 The Beacon The Lumen Christi Council, Knights of Columbus Newsletter Page 9 COUNCIL SERVES PARISH SPAGHETTI DINNER Fellowship Hall proved very festive during the council s Spaghetti Dinner. Norman Stauffer, seated in foreground, served as cochairman with new Knight Rich Frasco Photo taken by Doug Hakala SOCCER CHALLENGE AWARDS PRESENTED At our November business meeting Lumen Christi Council presented the 2006 Knights of Columbus Soccer Challenge District medals and Council certificates to two winners, Spencer Stratman (brother Knight Alan Stratman s son) and Nickolas Smith. Spencer also won a regional medal for his age bracket in this year s competition. The contest is based on soccer's penalty kick. The soccer goal is divided into a series of five scoring zones, with a point value given to each section. After the participant is given 15 penalty kicks, his or her total number of points will be awarded depending upon the scoring zones that were hit. - Stan Schwieterman On Saturday, November 11, our council provided another fantastic fellowship opportunity for the parish by hosting a delicious spaghetti and meatball dinner. Norm Stauffer took on the challenge as Chairman, even though he was under the weather all week. Many fellow Knights assisted with the meal and fellowship to make this another successful and tasty event. Rich Frasco and Jeff Yeargan put the final touches on the spaghetti and spicy meatballs, while Norm s family and friends prepared the desserts Banana Pudding. Over 120 meals were served in the Fellowship Hall along with many take out dinners. Hats off to all our great helpers that night as they prepared, served, supervised and cleaned up. A special thanks to Dick Bovè for providing his selection of Italian music tapes for our musical entertainment and to our Ladies Auxiliary members, Maureen & Janet Morel who helped make the meatballs ahead of time and sold tickets and recorded the finances at the event. Grazie - Maureen Morel Soccer challenge winners Nickolas Smith (in white) and Spencer Stratman (in black) are flanked by their parents as well as Grand Knight Chris Diaz and Youth Program Director Stan Schwieterman at last meeting Picture taken by Doug Hakala BASKETBALL FREE THROW CONTEST IN JANUARY The annual All Saints Knights of Columbus basketball free throw contest will take place on Sunday January 14, from 1 PM to 3 PM and 7 PM to 8 PM in the Kamel Life Center gym. All boys and girls ages 10 to 14 are invited to participate in this council level of competition. The K of C free throw championship is sponsored annually, with winners progressing through council, district, and state competitions. All boys and girls 10 to 14 years old are eligible to participate and will compete in their respective age divisions. All contestants on the council level are recognized for their participation in the event. This event is FREE to all participants. Janet and Maureen Morel (l-r) helped with the meatballs and donations. Photo taken by Doug Hakala For more information contact Stan Schweiterman ( stanschwieterman@yahoo.com) or Thomas Kocian (thomaskocian@sbcglobal.net). - Stan Schwieterman

10 The Beacon The Lumen Christi Council, Knights of Columbus Newsletter Page 10 THE WITNESS OF THE SAINTS: SAINT LEO THE GREAT ON THE NATIVITY OF OUR LORD Selected and Introduced by Jeff Vehige Saint Leo the Great was the first great pope of the Church. A native of Tuscany, he was the Archdeacon of Rome from 425 until he was consecrated pope on September 29, 440. He died on November 10, 461. During his pontificate, he endured invasions from the Vandals and Huns as well as a number of schisms and heresies within the Church. The following selection is taken from one of his Christmas Sermons. It contains one of the most famous lines in the history of the Catholic literature: Christian, remember your dignity. Here is St. Leo the Great: Dearly beloved, today our Savior is born; let us rejoice. Sadness should have no place on the birthday of life. The fear of death has been swallowed up; life brings us joy with the promise of eternal happiness. No one is shut out from this joy; all share the same reason for rejoicing. Our Lord, victor over sin and death, finding no man free from sin, came to free us all. Let the saint rejoice as he sees the palm of victory at hand. Let the sinner be glad as he receives the offer of forgiveness. Let the pagan take courage as he is summoned to life. In the fullness of time, chosen in the unfathomable depths of God s wisdom, the Son of God took for himself our common humanity in order to reconcile it with its creator. He came to overthrow the devil, the origin of death, in that very nature by which he had overthrown mankind. And so at the birth of our Lord the angels sing in joy: Glory to God in the highest, and the proclaim peace to his people on earth as they see the heavenly Jerusalem being built from all the nations of the world. When the angels on high are so exultant at his marvelous work of God s goodness, what joy should it not bring to the lowly hearts of men? Beloved, let us give thanks to God the Father, through his Son, in the Holy Spirit, because in his great love for us he took pity on us, and when we were dead in our sin he brought us to life with Christ, so that in him we might be a new creation. Let us throw off our old nature and all its ways and, as we have come to birth in Christ, let us renounce the works of the flesh. Christian, remember your dignity, and now that you share in God s own nature, do not return by sin to your former base condition. Bear in mind who is your head and of whose body you are a member. Do not forget that you have been rescued from the power of darkness and brought into the light of God s kingdom. Through the sacrament of baptism you have become the temple of the Holy Spirit. Do not drive away so great a guest by evil conduct and become again a slave to the devil, for your liberty was bought by the blood of Christ Jeff Vehige holds two degrees in theology from the University of Dallas. You can visit him on his website at jeffvehige.worldpress.com APOLOGETICS FOR DECEMBER We will be wrapping up our study of the Eucharist. We have been in John 6 up until now, but this lesson will move over to Luke 24 and read the story of the two disciples on the road to Emmaus. Our lesson will focus on the third disciple not mentioned in Luke s narrative. The question we will pose from this lesson is, Should we be witness to our Brothers and Sisters in Christ who are non Catholic about the Eucharist? - Richard Nelson FIRST THURSDAY FOR VOCATIONS Fr. Peter will conduct another First Thursday of the Month service for Vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life. The Rosary will be said from 6:45 to 7:00 PM in the chapel on Thursday, December 7. Immediately following will be one hour of Eucharistic Adoration. Please join us as we pray to the Lord of the Harvest to send workers to His harvest. Lumen Christi Council would like to see this monthly event grow big enough so that it must be moved from the chapel to the main sanctuary. Please help. - Richard Nelson

11 The Beacon The Lumen Christi Council, Knights of Columbus Newsletter Page 11 ROE V. WADE WEEKEND PRO-LIFE ACTIVITIES PLANNED JANUARY 20 on the Diocesan Level SAVE THE DATE!! Saturday, January 20, Annual Roe Memorial Rosary, Mass, Adoration and Dallas Rally & March for Life - Bishop Charles Grahmann & Bishop Kevin Vann will celebrate the Roe Memorial Mass 9:00 A.M. - Roe Memorial Rosary at Fairmount abortion center. Since the ecumenical Dallas March for Life will be from the Cathedral to the Federal Courthouse after Mass, the Roe Memorial Rosary will be prayed at Fairmount Dallas and Texas oldest abortion center 2921 Fairmount at Cedar Springs, before the Mass. Buses will run starting at 8:30 A.M. from the Cathedral to Fairmount, and seats will be reserved in the Cathedral for those attending the Rosary. Church buses are encouraged to go directly to Fairmount for the Rosary. There is free parking in the Cathedral garage. Contact the CPLC office, LIFE (5433), or cplc@prolifedallas.org. 10:00 A.M th Annual Roe Memorial Mass & Adoration. This event will mark the 34th anniversary of the tragic January 22, 1973, Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision which legalized abortion in America. In memory of the 47 million babies who have died and in prayer for the mothers and fathers who have been hurt by abortion, a bilingual Mass will be concelebrated by Bishop Charles Grahmann and Bishop Kevin Vann and diocesan clergy at the Cathedral Shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe, 2215 Ross Ave. at Pearl St., Dallas. A representative born each year from 1973-present is needed to carry a rose in the annual Procession of Roses at Mass. Following Mass will be Eucharistic Adoration and an ecumenical rally and Dallas March for Life. Everyone is asked to bring a baby item such as formula, baby food, diapers, or baby wipes to the Cathedral for distribution to the many families we and the White Rose Women s Center serve in Dallas. 12 noon - Rally & March For Life: After Mass, there will be a 30-minute rally at the Cathedral Plaza, and we will march from the Cathedral Plaza to the Earle Cabell Federal Courthouse, where the Roe v. Wade case was first filed in Boy Scout and Girl Scout troops, JCDA councils and all parish or school organizations are encouraged to participate in this powerful prayer and public witness event. Bring your troop flag or club banner for the Dallas March for Life! The Dallas Rally & March for Life is co-sponsored by the Catholic Pro-Life Committee, Texans for Life Coalition, Catholics Respect Life from the Diocese of Fort Worth, and other pro-life/pro-family groups. JANUARY 20 and 21 at the Parish level On the weekend of January which is the anniversary of Roe v. Wade (the Supreme Court case that legalized abortion in the United States). Lumen Christi will continue the tradition of Lone Rose Weekend incorporating two simple, yet meaningful, activities: (1) Procession of a "lone rose" at the beginning of the Mass and placing it on the altar. This can be done by the priest, Knight, Knight s Family, a Pregnant Lady or some other appropriate individual. The rose represents the memory of the 4,000 innocent children killed each day in the United States as a result of abortion. (2) Knights collecting money after Mass as the parishioners leave. The money will go to the White Rose Women's Center - the only Catholic crisis pregnancy center in the Dallas metroplex which provides assistance to hundreds of women each year - many who would have otherwise aborted their children. Volunteers are needed for the opening procession and after Mass. Anyone who participates in this project can use it towards earning your Angel Wings - the Knights of Columbus pro-life award. If you can spare minutes at or after the Mass you usually attend, please contact: event co-chair Brady Mimms at bradymims@hotmail.com or (972) or event co-chair Chris Diaz at chris.diaz@cdstats.com or (972)

12 The Beacon The Lumen Christi Council, Knights of Columbus Newsletter Page 12 Brother Knights of District 76 DISTRICT DEPUTY S REPORT On behalf of myself and our worthy State Deputy Larry Zapalac, I congratulate the entire council and the recruiting team led by SK John Poston, on another fine October membership recruiting Blitz. You truly exemplify the spirit of fraternalism and the vision of Father McGivney by working diligently to spread the word about the Knights of Columbus to every Catholic gentleman in the All Saints Catholic Community. Thanks in part to your efforts, the state of Texas has had one of its best Octobers ever for recruiting and appears to be well on the way to achieving our annual goal of 5,050 new members. While identifying potential new members at the Blitz is certainly a noble achievement, the real challenge begins now, converting those prospects into members. Many Knights don t realize it, but membership retention actually begins the very moment that a candidate completes the Form 100. In the spirit of the season, the following article about what it really means to propose someone for membership is reprinted from kofc.org. Duties of a Proposer Proposing a new member is a commendable achievement and one to be proud of. However, as a proposer, turning over a completed Membership Document (#100) is not the end of the job. You must also take the responsibility to see that your recruit becomes fully accepted by his fellow council members and stays involved in council activities. There are several steps you can take to ensure this. Explain to him that the council's Admission Committee will examine his qualifications for membership and accompany him to the Admission Committee meeting. Introduce him to the members present. After he has been accepted, escort him to his First Degree and remain with him throughout the event. Following the exemplification, introduce him to his fellow council members. Take the newly initiated member and his family "under your wing". See that he learns council procedures, such as meeting times, committee assignments, etc. Introduce him and his family at council events. Encourage him to involve his - continued next column - family in council-sponsored activities. Accompany your recruit to his Second Degree and Third Degree exemplifications and stay with him throughout the day. Contact him before each council meeting and bring him to the meeting if necessary. If the new member becomes inactive for some reason, try to find out why. Call and ask to visit with him. Explain your concern about his absence and offer support or assistance. Encourage him to earn "Shining Armor" status within the council. If the Knight becomes inactive, his proposer should work with the retention committee to find out the reasons for his lapsed interest and try to conserve his membership. With a little personal effort you can help guarantee that your recruit becomes an active member of the Knights of Columbus. Lift High the Cross. Vivat Jesus! Bob Seegmiller District Deputy 76 DRIVERS NEEDED The National Catholic Bioethics Center (NCBC) has selected Dallas for their 2007 Bishop s workshop to be held February 5-8, The workshop will be held at the Omni Mandalay Hotel at Las Colinas located at 221 E Las Colinas Blvd, Irving, Texas. We again are also asked to provide transportation for the Bishops coming in early to attend the New Evangelization of America (NEA) meeting being held from February 2 4, These meetings will involve a number of Bishops from the United States, Mexico, Central America, South America and the Caribbean. We are looking for drivers and/or airport greeters. The majority of drivers and airport greeters are needed on Monday, February 5, 2007; however several drivers will also be needed from Thursday, February 1, 2007 thru Friday, February 9, 2007 for pick up and/or returns. We are estimating about 20 for the NEA meeting and 200 for the NCBC workshop. Drivers are also encouraged to assist in return transportation, particularly on Thursday and Friday, February 8 and 9. Each driver or airport greeter needs to fill out a Volunteer Form and return it no later than January 19, Forms can be secured from your grand knight. Your kind assistance is sincerely appreciated. If you have any questions please feel free to call me at home on , my cell phone on or at work on Marce Tebbe, Driver Volunteers Chairman

13 The Beacon The Lumen Christi Council, Knights of Columbus Newsletter Page 13 REPORT OF THE FOURTH DEGREE FALL BALL The second annual Fall Ball was held on November 18 with a sell out crowd on hand. The music was outstanding, the food great, and everyone had a good time. This event will become a fixture based upon the success of the last two events. KNIGHTS / FAMILIES TO GREET TROOPS AT DFW The next visit of the Knights to DFW airport to greet the troops on R&R will be on Saturday, December 9. This time we will meet the troops leaving to go back to Iraq and Afghanistan after 2 weeks R&R in the United States. The plan is as follows: Harry and Jan Storey on the left; Carl and Joyce Nichols get into the swing of things during the Fall Ball. More pictures of the event in the photo gallery. Photo taken by Chris Diaz SWEETHEART BALL The next major dinner and dance will be the Sweetheart Ball to be held in conjunction with Mother Teresa Assembly. It will be held on February 10, 2007 at the Wyndam Hotel at LBJ and the North Dallas Tollway. As well as dinner and dancing it will also feature a silent auction. Tickets are $90.00 per couple with the proceeds going to the USO at DFW Airport and Holy Trinity Seminary. More information will be forth coming in future publications. CHRISTMAS PARTY The Fourth Degree Christmas party will be held on December 17th at Maggiano's Restaurant In Willow Bend (6001 Park Blvd) starting at 1:00 PM. A few tickets are still available. Contact Jeff Baert at (972) or jeff.baert@verizon.net NO DECEMBER MEETING As usual there will not be a meeting in December. The next scheduled meeting will be the fourth Monday in January, Bill Fox, PGK, Trustee AM: For those using car pools, meet at the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton parking lot, immediately west of the Church. We will then go together to DFW AM: Non-car poolers and car poolers will meet at Terminal B, Gate B-15 on the non-secure side to talk to the departing troops Noon: The troops will manifest at B-15 to get their boarding passes :30 PM: or so: Knights are free to leave the airport or to go into the airport secure area to the USO lounge near B-15 to spend more time with the troops. Assembly 2266 will give a $1000 check to the USO for one year of cable TV sports programming. Miscellaneous notes: 1. Family members, non-knights, Scouts (Cub, Boy, Girl), friends all welcome to join. 2. If applicable, please wear Knights or military service caps, shirts, etc. 3. Drivers to DFW - don't use TollTag lanes. Complimentary parking passes available from USO. Any questions, please call Chuck Neubecker or Dick Sisler ( ). Thanks very much for supporting our Vets in difficult times. - Chuck Neubecker THANK YOU NOTE If it were not for Henry, Joe, Alan, Steve and Sean (and Mark of course), we would not have completed the pumpkin unload by 2:45 p.m. They are very organized people and they helped motivate the kids/parents to keep moving so we could complete our task. Please pass on my sincerest thanks to these wonderful gentlemen. God Bless. Alice B. Doman Music Associate All Saints Catholic Church

14 The Beacon The Lumen Christi Council, Knights of Columbus Newsletter Page 14 BROTHER KNIGHTS MOURN PASSING OF PAST GRAND KNIGHT OF SANTA MARIA COUNCIL Santa Maria Council 6065 and the Knights of Columbus suffered a great loss on November 5 with the passing of Past Grand Knight Ronald Fossier, who succumbed to his long battle with brain cancer. The 60-year old Fossier, who would have celebrated his 61st birthday on November 16, died peacefully at his home in Plano, surrounded by his family. He is survived by his wife, Jennifer, son, Ronald Jr., two daughters, Charlene Johnson and Sabrina Cademartori, and eight grandchildren; as well as his brother, Freddie, and sisters Leona, Marie Ann, Dianne, and Glenda. He is also survived by his extended "family of Brother Knights", who grieve at his passing including many members of Lumen Christi Council who were members of Santa Maria Council prior to the formation of the new council at All Saints. Brother Ronald was born in Reserve, La., and raised in the Baton Rouge area, where he attended high school and then college at L.S.U., receiving a degree in electrical engineering and, most importantly, where he found the love of his life, Jennifer, with whom he shared more than 40 years. His working career with Texas Instruments and later with Raytheon (after they purchased the Defense Group from TI in 1997), took him all over the country and to Europe, with Plano being his final work destination. He was involved in a lot of "top secret" development work within Raytheon as a senior program manager, most recently heading up the Critical Electro-Optical Systems for the U.S. military. In all, he spent 39 years with TI/Raytheon. But it was not in his professional career that his Brother Knights came to know, love, and respect Ronald; it was for his countless and tireless efforts to serve Council 6065 that he really set the standard of excellence. After becoming a Brother Knight in March, 1992, Ronald spent the next 15 years proving that by doing, you can achieve, and that by achieving, you can make an impact. Not content to just be one of the workers, Fossier volunteered to lead committees and projects throughout his "life as a Knight", culminating in his election as Grand Knight of our Council in He served two terms as Grand Knight (July 1999 through June 2001) and through his leadership; the Santa Maria Council attained the Star Council Award from Supreme Council as well as the Lone Star Award with Distinction from the Texas State Council. Following his service as Grand Knight, he became a Trustee of the Council and it was during this tenure that his true dedication and devotion to our Council was revealed...when he "answered the call" to assume to duties of Financial Secretary, arguably one of the most difficult leadership roles in the Knights of Columbus. Ronald served in that capacity from July-2003 until February-2005, when his brain cancer became so severe that he could no longer function as Financial Secretary; and even then, he struggled mightily to assist his successor in a smooth transition. Lesser men could easily have said..."hey, I'm sick, take this stuff away and let somebody else do it!"...but not Ronald Fossier. The Council is and always will be better off because of his dedication to his duties as a Knight. He was honored as Knight of the Year twice (in and ), was awarded the Msgr. Kamel Award for Faithfulness ( ), and most recently the Cardinal Medeiros Fellow Award ( ), one of the highest honors a Texas Knight can attain. All of these awards are testament to his work in his Council, but they barely scratch the surface of what Fossier meant to his Council and the St. Mark Catholic community, which he joined in 1968 and was continuously involved, aside from the two years the family spent in Germany on a job assignment with TI. Brother Fossier's life was remembered at a vigil service on November 7, celebrated by Msgr. Duffy Gardner, followed by a Requiem Mass on November 8, presided over by Father Clifford Smith. Both services were held at St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church in Plano. Internment was held at Calvary Hill Mausoleum in Dallas. - Pete Maurer, Santa Maria Council

15 The Beacon The Lumen Christi Council, Knights of Columbus Newsletter Page 15 CURRENT FILMS OF NOTE 'GUADALUPE' CHRONICLES MIRACULOUS CONVERSION To commemorate the 475th anniversary of the apparitions of the Virgin of Guadalupe to Saint Juan Diego, a new film has been produced in Mexico. Guadalupe is a drama portraying the work of two researchers who experience a miraculous conversion while investigating the miracle of Our Lady of Guadalupe. The film was released in Mexico Nov. 24 and will be released in 42 U.S. cities December 8. Here is the list of theaters in the Dallas are where the movie will be shown. For updated listings please visit Amc Grande Mesquite Grapevine Cinemark Irving 17 Legacy Cinema Latina - Ft. Worth Regal Hulen Keystone Wallace Market Place MacArthur THE NATIVITY Last Saturday the Eagles Club (The dads club of All Saints Catholic School) sponsored a private showing of The Nativity at the Plano Studio Movie Grill. It was shown to a packed theater. Fr. Tom who was in attendance had this to say about the movie I can highly recommend the movie for being a simple and moving telling of the birth of Jesus. LADIES AUXILIARY OF LUMEN CHRISTI The Ladies Auxiliary of Lumen Christi had their second official meeting on November 20. Twelve new members signed up and paid their dues. As an auxiliary of the Knights, the main focus of the group will be to assist and support the Council. The first mission of the ladies was a request from Harry Storey to help decorate for the pot luck dessert following the Light Up for Christ ceremony (see page 1). We will also take part in World Marriage Day festivities on February 11 and the confirmation class retreat on January 14. The following committees were decided on and chairs appointed: Hospitality Maureen Morel and Laura Mimms Membership Penni James Sunshine Committee Jan Storey Web Site Committee Penni James and Laura Mimms At our next meeting on January 8 we will be making Rosaries, which will fulfill all three of our goals - Faith, Fellowship and Service! Shirley Sammons will provide the materials. Suggestions for future meetings can be given to Diane Poston. As support for Vision Food share, everyone brought a canned food item to be donated. We will continue to do this at every meeting, so purchase an extra can or two. Throughout the year, we will be contacting other All Saints organizations to see how we may lend a hand. For more information, contact Diane Poston at or cisco007@swbell.net NAME: DATE:

16 The Beacon The Lumen Christi Council, Knights of Columbus Newsletter Page 16 ANDERSON REVEALS ACTION PLAN FOR 2007 Will accomplish in the future. The supreme knight said that taking a more businesslike approach to growing the Knights does not overshadow what the Order offers eligible Catholic men. The action plan for 2007 includes an 'In Solidarity With Our Priests' membership campaign and activities tied to the 125th anniversary of the Order. The leadership of the Knights of Columbus met in Atlanta Nov to assess the Order s progress in meeting its goals for the fraternal year. Membership and new council growth remain priorities for extending the Knights outreach to more parishes, communities and ethnic groups. These efforts are being enhanced with strategic growth goals for each jurisdiction and an action plan to reach those goals. Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson told state deputies that in his experience he had not found an organization better suited to grow with the Church and meet its needs at every level than the Knights of Columbus. We are a fantastic, growing, productive and relevant organization, he said. We are standing shoulder to shoulder with our Holy Father, with our bishops and with our priests. The supreme knight announced that beginning in 2007, recruitment programs and degrees will be tied to the In Solidarity with Our Priests theme to strengthen further the Order s ties to parish life and to K of C chaplains and pastors. The Holy Father, our bishops and our priests know that in the Knights they will often find the money and material they need for their programs. Through this In Solidarity With Our Priests effort, we are telling them that they also have 1.7 million faithful, loyal men to stand with them. That is a great spiritual gift to them, Anderson added. The supreme knight told the state deputies that they and their leadership teams must look at concrete ways to formalize membership growth in their jurisdictions. Membership growth is the bloodline, the pulse of everything we do and everything we are, Anderson said. Strategic growth goals have to be tied to the real growth the Church is experiencing in nearly every U.S. state and Canadian province, as well as in Mexico and the Philippines. Even in those states where the Church is not growing as rapidly, there are Catholic men who need to be asked to join the Knights and former members who need to be asked to give us another look, Anderson said. The bottom line is this: We need to keep pace with the Church s growth, he said. We should be growing as fast, or even faster, than the rate of growth of the general Catholic population; that s our potential. Anderson also told the state deputies that the Order was looking forward to next March s 125th anniversary. Every single jurisdiction has a proud history and a great record of accomplishment. But it's only the foundation for what we - continued next column - We have a great vocation as Knights, but we have an even greater responsibility to share that vocation with other Catholic men through our principles of charity, unity and fraternity, Anderson said. With the Order set to celebrate its 125th anniversary next March 29, Supreme Knight Anderson urged the state deputies to lay the foundation for spectacular growth over the next 10 years. Our first brother Knights put their confidence in Father McGivney. We must remain confident in his vision and strong in our determination to realize the potential of the Order, Anderson said. - Reprinted from $1 BILLION CHALLENGE During Calendar year 2007 the Knights of Columbus will celebrate the 125 th anniversary of the founding of our Order. The Supreme Council will suggest many ways for our state jurisdictions and local councils to celebrate. At the recently completed Mid-Year Meeting for the Texas State Council I asked the state leadership to try and achieve a remarkable goal in honor of the vision of our founder. I asked them to help Texas increase the insurance members of our Order by $1 billion! Now I'm asking you for your help to reach this goal. Texas has 42% of our 85,000 members as insurance members of the Order. Texas is also the leading jurisdiction in the Order with more than $4.4 billion of life insurance in force. Our challenge in 2007, the 125 th anniversary of our Order, is to increase that amount to $5.4 million in Texas. We have eight of the best and brightest general insurance agents in the Order. If each of them can add $125 million of life insurance in force next year we will reach our goal of $1 billion. But they cannot accomplish this goal alone. We must create an atmosphere in our districts and in our councils that promotes a "fierce loyalty" by our brother knights toward Knights of Columbus insurance products. Remember, it is the excess earnings of those insurance products that provide the funds for much of the charity we give. $1.6 million to the Holy Father, Pope Benedict XVI, $10 million for disaster relief for Hurricanes Katrina and Rita, $2 million for scholarships and grants to seminarians, plus funds for Special Olympics, Birth Right and other prolife causes, and $80 million for construction loans to Catholic Churches and schools. Make time for your general of field to take care of your financial future and that of your family. No other state in the Order would dare to try and increase their insurance holdings by $1 billion in a single year. Texas is the only jurisdiction that could even think of getting this done. Will you help Texas reach this goal? I'm counting on you. Ron Gay Supreme Director

17 The Beacon The Lumen Christi Council, Knights of Columbus Newsletter Page 17 LUMEN CHRISTI COUNCIL NOVEMBER PHOTO GALLERY GREECE: LEFT - The Greek Wanderers for a group picture at the ruins of the Theatre in Philippi; CENTER - Members of the Knights of Columbus all Councils in front of Mary s House near Ephesus (Brother Bob Weaver, far left in picture, will be transferring into the council shortly. We all need to work on Brother Bob Baillargeon, second from left, to get his transfer papers submitted); RIGHT Brothers Mike Holmes, John Poston, Bill Fox, Richard Nelson, Carl Nichols and Chris Diaz in Lumen Christi Council shirts in front of Mary s house. (Lumen Christi members not pictured - Brothers Cloherty and Hewitt - do not have council shirts yet) - Photos taken by Mike Holmes and Susan Holmes FALL BALL: LEFT Rosemary and Michael Greene; SECOND FROM LEFT - Bill and Ann Fox; CENTER - Diane and Jeff Schneider; RIGHT - Carole Ann and Joe Rodriguez all made statements on the Dance Floor at the second annual Fall Ball sponsored by Christopher Columbus Assembly Photos taken by Chris Diaz REDEDICATION: LEFT Brother Knights and Deacons Denis Simon (left) and Vince Bathea (right); CENTER Representing the old and the new of Lumen Christi Council during the opening procession. New Knight Brady Mims (left) and Charter Member Curtis James (right); RIGHT Tyrone Rozario with his wife, daughter and granddaughter. Photos taken by John Poston INTERNATIONAL NIGHT: LEFT John Poston gives instructions for an international game to attentive youngsters. Brother Knights Dave Hamilton, Art Bissonnette, Frank Milliken and Carl Nichols can be seen in the background preparing for other games; CENTER Al Schneider works with another game and another group of kids; RIGHT Dave Hamilton seems to have the intellectual crowd as he gets down on the floor with a game from Sweden. Photos taken by Chris Diaz

18 The Beacon The Lumen Christi Council, Knights of Columbus Newsletter Page 18 Upcoming Events Date Day Event Time Place Contact DECEMBER 1 Fri First Friday Eucharistic Adoration 8 PM to 9 AM Chapel Rudy Arciniega 2 Sat Rosary to End Abortion 7:45 AM Aaron s Women s Cen Vince Bathea 3 Sun Pancake Breakfast morning Masses Fellowship Hall Jeff Yeargan 3 Sun Coffee and Donuts morning Masses Fellowship Hall Steve Morel 5 Tue Light Up for Christ Ceremony 7:45 PM Church Atrium Gerry Rice 5 Tue Light Up for Christ Family Activity 8:30 PM Fellowship Hall Harry Storey 6 Wed Quarterly Planning Meeting 7:30 PM Fellowship Hall Chris Diaz 7 Thr Holy Hour for Vocations 6:45 PM Chapel Fr. Peter 10 Sun Coffee and Donuts morning Masses Fellowship Hall Steve Morel 12 Tue Northpark Trains for RMDH 6 9:15 PM Northpark Mall Bill Fox 14 Thr Recruiting Information Meeting 7 PM St. Teresa John Poston 17 Sun Coffee and Donuts morning Masses Fellowship Hall Steve Morel 18 Mon Business Meeting 6:30 PM Fellowship Hall Chris Diaz 20 Wed Golden Saints Luncheon 11:00 AM Fellowship Hall Rudy Arciniega 24 Sun Coffee and Donuts morning Masses Fellowship Hall Steve Morel 27 Wed BEACON Deadline 9 PM via Chris Diaz 31 Sun Coffee and Donuts morning Masses Fellowship Hall Steve Morel JANUARY 3 Wed Officers and Committee Meetings 7:30 PM Fellowship Hall Chris Diaz 4 Thr Holy Hour for Vocations 6:45 PM Chapel Fr. Peter 5 Fri First Friday Eucharistic Adoration 8 PM to 9 AM Chapel Rudy Arciniega 6 Sat Rosary to End Abortion 7:45 AM Aaron s Women s Cen Vince Bathea 7 Sun Pancake Breakfast morning Masses Fellowship Hall Jeff Yeargan 7 Sun Coffee and Donuts morning Masses Fellowship Hall Steve Morel 13 Sat Semi-Annual Budget & Planning Meeting 9:30 AM St. Teresa Chris Diaz 14 Sun Coffee and Donuts morning Masses Fellowship Hall Steve Morel 14 Sun 8 th Grade Confirmation Retreat Service 8:30 AM All Saints School Chris DIaz 14 Sun Basketball Free Throw Contest 1-3 PM & 7-8 PM Gym Thomas Kocian 15 Mon Business Meeting 6:30 PM Fellowship Hall Chris Diaz 17 Wed Golden Saints Luncheon 11:00 AM Fellowship Hall Rudy Arciniega 19 Fri Saints Alive 7:00 PM FH & Gym S. Schwieterman 20 Sat Pro-Life Mass and March 9:00 AM Cathedral Chris Diaz S-S Lone Rose Weekend all Masses Church & Atrium Brady Mims 20 Sat Corporate Communion 5 PM Mass Church Atrium Harry Storey 20 Sat Ladies Appreciation Dinner After 5 PM Mass TBA Steve Morel 21 Sun Coffee and Donuts morning Masses Fellowship Hall Steve Morel 28 Sun Pancake Breakfast morning Masses Fellowship Hall Jeff Yeargan 28 Sun Coffee and Donuts morning Masses Fellowship Hall Steve Morel 31 Wed BEACON Deadline 9 PM via Chris Diaz The prayers of the council are offered for The Family of Tyrone Rozario The Family of Ron Fossier Jim and Alice Massey Fr. Paul Gray Please contact the Grand Knight with additional prayer requests