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. 69, No. 5, May 2003 GRAND KNIGHT S STATION Frank J. Marchone We had some kind of electronic mix-up last month and part of my article didn t make it into the newsletter. (No, it wasn t the editor s fault.) Included in the part that didn t make it was my wish that you have a wonderful Easter. So, a belated Happy Easter to everybody. Congratulations to Brother Wally Horner for another successful Nun s Appreciation Night. You know, they say a person becomes an expert when he makes a difficult job look easy. I have participated in this project for several years and observed Wally in action. He must be an expert because with him in charge, every thing runs smoothly and all the Knights have a great time working on this project. At the April Social Meeting, I appointed the Nominating Committee. It is comprised of three Past Grand Knights who are also our three Trustees: Floyd Jarboe, Chairman, Celso Barrientos, and Dave Morgan. Warden Richard Podrasky will be unable to continue through the chairs. So we will need a Chancellor as well as Warden, and all the other officers. Being such a large council, we need men with a variety of skills to run it. If you are a new member, getting involved in one of the projects is a good way to get to know your Brother Knights. If you are not a new member, consider becoming more involved. Remember what you get out of belonging to an organization depends entirely on what you put in to it. The Nominating Committee has a lot of positions to fill. If they call you, please consider what they ask. Better still, don t wait to be called. Their names and telephone numbers are listed on page 2 of this newsletter. Give them a call and volunteer! There still are a few rooms available at the Howard Johnson for the Annual State Convention in Ocean City the weekend between Mother s Day and Memorial Day. It is a fun time for family members of all ages. (Continued on page 2) Deadline for next Knight Life - May 20th DISTRICT DEPUTY S REPORT Joseph M. Feakes The month of May is filled with many special events. You may have a birthday, an anniversary, or a wedding. There are, however, three very significant days this month. May 11 th is Mother s Day. It would be impossible for me to over-emphasis the importance of this day. This is a special opportunity to honor those special women in our lives who have given us so much. It probably wasn t always perfect (do you remember what soap tastes like?), but the memories and love will always be with us. Please take a few moments to remember Mary, Queen of the Knights. Perhaps you could recite the prayer. Ask for her help, her blessings, and her intercession. Pray the rosary. May 26 th is Memorial Day. We have much for which to be thankful, and many to thank. To all veterans, current members of the Armed Forces, and to your families I offer my sincere gratitude for all that you have done to make America the great country it has become. Certainly, this day takes on special significance this year. I ask all to join me in expressing the Knights of Columbus commitment to Patriotism. ONE NATION UNDER GOD! (Continued on page 3) Web site - CHAPLAIN S REPORT Rev. Joseph Perkins Joy is the Word and the Acts of the Apostles is The Book. This sums up the Easter Season. Joy does not stand alone. We are all joyful because of something. And that something is the Resurrection of Jesus from the dead. During the Easter Season the Acts of the Apostles is read every day during the celebration of Mass. It is absolutely electrifying to read the reaction of the Early Church to this greatest of all human events. Even now, the Acts of the Apostles continues to renew the lives of many. Make an effort to do some reading from this book between now and the Feast of Pentecost and you are bound to be renewed in your faith. Congratulations to PGK Shige Hatanaka on the birth of Gavitt James, born on Easter Sunday. Mother & Baby are doing just Fine.

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....Frank J. Marchone ( ) 4029 Fulford Street Olney, Maryland Deputy Grand Knight...William J. Draize ( ) Loree Lane Rockville, Maryland Chaplain Rev. Joseph Perkins ( ext.23) Assoc. Chaplain......Rev. Brien R. McCarthy ( ) Assoc. Chaplain Rev. Gerard Trancone ( ) Chancellor.....Peter D. Bonin ( ) Warden....Richard W. Podrasky( ) Financial Secretary.....Michael A. Haley ( ) Treasurer....Bob Brown( ) Recorder Robert Seubert ( ) Advocate...PGK Patrick Sharkey( ) Lecturer Ross Baccanari ( ) Inside Guard.....Gene Rich ( ) Outside Guard.....Donald MacGillivary ( ) Outside Guard....Charles Suraci ( ) Trustee (1 year)....pgk David Morgan ( ) Trustee (2 year)...pgk Celso Barrientos ( ) Trustee (3 year).....pgk Floyd L. Jarboe( ) Fraternal Insurance......Brian Graham ( ) BOARD OF DIRECTORS Forest Glen Building Association President.....Terry Hunter( ) Vice-President......David Woll ( ) Secretary...Carl Spellacy( ) Treasurer.... Bill Dassing( ) Director......Terrence Moore( ) Director Thomas Kelly ( ) Director GK Frank Marchone( ) Director....DGK William Draize( ) BOARD OF DIRECTORS Clubhouse Association President.. Stanley McLeod( ) Vice-President.....Tony DeSimone( ) Treasurer...Ralph M. Vallone( ) Secretary...Frank Laddbush( ) Director...Patrick Clarey( ) Director Ralph Vallone( ) Director......GK Frank Marchone( ) Director......DGK William Draize( ) KNIGHT LIFE The Official Publication of Father Rosensteel Council #2169 Editor......PGK Joseph Marks ( ) FAX ( ) Photographer...PGK Joseph Marks( ) Public Relations Bob McDermott( ) Internet...PGK Celso S. Barrientos( ) 2 Please, remember in your prayers.. Members who are ill Jean Abinader Don MacGillivary, OG PGK George Misko Joe Ritondo Vincent Tomasulo Friends and Relatives who are ill Margaret Draize, Cousin of DGK Bill Cleo Hamerski, Wife of Hugh Sydney Lawrence, Brother-in-Law of PGK Floyd Jarboe Adele Perretta, Mother of James Joanne Petruccelli, Daughter-In-Law of Art Caroline Sgarlata, Wife of Joe Germaine Sullivan, Sister of George Gadbois Frank Young, Nephew of Jim Ries Those who have died All Service men and women who have died in Iraqi War Claire Fahey, Wife of James (Continued from page 1)Grand Knights Station Give DGK Bill Draize a call to reserve your room now. Our Social Meeting this month will be the last First Degree until September. Be sure any new members attend this meeting because they shouldn t have to wait an extra four months. Most people think of Memorial Day as a legal holiday which officially starts the summer season. In actuality, Memorial Day is defined as a U.S. holiday commemorating members of the armed forces killed in war. At this particular time in our nation s history, let s stick with the official meaning. Let us pray that soon there will be no more members of the armed forces killed in war. God bless. FRED HORNER GOLF TOURNEY Congratulations to the foursome of Mike & David Donnelly, Jim Williams, and Jesse Friedman for winning the Fred Hornere Memorial Golf Tournament. $177 was donated to the Childrens Inn at NIH in Freds honor. MEMBERSHIP During the April 15th Social meeting, 11 Candidates took the First Degree of our Order. Clement Abeyegoonewardene Treacy Beltz Joseph Bardales James Fahey Eugene Finigan Milton Hauser James Mulquin John Mapiekowski Thomas O Neill James Perretta Feldy Suwito We also had one transfer and one reactivation. Thomas Simms Michael Tanner WELCOME ABOARD! IT S NOT TOO EARLY TO START THINKING ABOUT THE FUTURE OF FA- THER ROSENSTEEL COUNCIL... Anyone interested in fraternally serving the Order af an Officer of this Council, Board of Director on the Forest Glen Building Association, or the Clubhouse Association, it s now your turn to step forward. The Nominations Committee is ready to speak to you. This years Nominations Committee is headed by PGK Floyd Jarboe. If you are interested in serving, please contact PGK Floyd (301) or him at PGKFloyd47@comcast.net.

3 Proposed Council Budget Fraternal Year Prepared by DGK William J. Draize INCOME Budget Budget Bingo $40,000 $30,000 Club House $14,000 $14,000 Council $45,000 $45,000 Dues $43,000 $43,000 Advertising $ 4,000 $ 4,000 Misc. $ 9,000 $ 6,000 $155,000 $142,000 EXPENSES CHURCH Kennedy Institute $ 1,500 $ 1,500 Cardinal s Appeal $ 500 $ 500 Nun s Appreciation Night $ 1,500 $ 1,500 Vocations $ 2,000 $ 2,500 Communion Breakfast $ 1,000 $ 1,000 Gen. Church Activities $ 1,250 $ 1,250 $ 7,750 $ 8,250 COMMUNITY Pro-Life $ 4,000 $ 4,500 Special Christmas Program$ 500 $ 750 Needy Family Program $ 7,500 $ 7,500 Seniors Christmas Party $ 2,000 $ 2,000 Gen Community Activities $ 1,500 $ 2,000 $15,500 $16,750 FAMILY Birthright $ 500 $ 500 Council Picnic $ 2,250 $ 2,500 Widows Program $ 500 $ 500 Gen. Family Activities $ 1,500 $ 1,500 $ 4,750 $ 5,000 COUNCIL Activity of MD State Council$ 300 $ 300 State Charity Ball $ 350 $ 350 Policeman s Day $ 250 $ 500 MD State Convention $ 4,000 $ 4,500 Chaplain s Convention Fund $ 300 $ 300 Fourth Degree $ 200 $ 200 McNamara Chapter $ 500 $ 400 MaryKnights $ 500 $ 500 Installation $ 3,000 $ 3,000 Anniversary Dance $ 2,000 $ 2,000 PGK Testimonial $ 3,000 $ 3,000 Appreciation Night $ 3,000 $ 3,000 Super Bowl $ 8,000 $ 8,000 Council Dances $15,000 $14,000 Thanksgiving Smoker $ 500 $ 750 GK Contingency Fund $ 2,000 $ 2,000 Sports $ 500 $ 500 Golf Tournaments $ 3,500 $ 3,500 Lecturer s Fund $ 3,000 $ 3,000 Fraternal Activities $ 3,000 $ 3,000 General Membership $ 500 $ 500 Ceremonials $ 750 $ 750 Gen. Council Activities $ 1,500 $ 1,500 $55,650 $55,550 3 (Continued from page 1)District Deputy s Report Finally, I want to remind you that May 29 th is the Feast of the Ascension of Our Lord. Make plans to attend Mass as Council. After all it is a Holyday of Obligation. Six times a year the Church requires us to make a special effort to celebrate God s gift of his Son. That s not too much to ask. Certainly we all have much for which to pray. With only a few weeks left in the fraternal year there is not much time left to focus on programs and membership. NOT!!!! District One has been the location of many exciting and unique events this year. Keep up the momentum. Membership is never over. Please keep the Celebration going. Thanks to everyone who has made this fraternal year a success so far. I encourage every member to become involved in at least one activity every quarter. Your council will be the better for your efforts and you will be surprised how good you will feel. In fact, the more often you participate the easier it becomes to find the time. I hope to see you at a council meeting soon. Vivat Jesus FAMILY OF THE MONTH The May Family of the Month is in St. Bernadette s Parish. The family of four can usually been found at the Friday Night Family Nights, even when Dad is in the kitchen. He is a PGK who sells real estate; she is a full-time mom. The husband and wife work as a team on various council activities, such as the Children s Halloween Party and the Pro-Life Dinner and Auction. Their two sons (Marshall and William) keep them busy, but Dad still finds time to be editor of this newsletter and well as the State Bulletin. You guessed it! Congratulations to Joe and Laura Marks, Fr. Rosensteel s May (Council Budget con t) YOUTH Children s Halloween Party $ 1,000 $ 1,000 Children s Christmas Party $ 1,000 $ 1,000 Children s Easter Party $ 800 $ 800 Rosensteel-Jouvenal Scholarship$ 3,000 $ 3,500 Squires $ 300 $ 400 Teen Dances $ 1,500 $ 1,500 Gen. Youth Activities $ 1,500 $ 1,500 $ 9,100 $ MISCELLANEOUS Knight Life $12,500 $12,500 Postage $ 5,000 $ 5,000 Web Page $ 500 $ 500 Gen. Advertising $ 500 $ 500 FS Compensation $ 4,400 $ 4,400 Per Capita $11,000 $11,000 Gen. Administrative $ 5,000 $ 5,000 $38,900 $38,900 TOTAL INCOME $142,000 TOTAL EXPENSES $134,500

4 4 PRO-LIFE REPORT Charles X. Suraci Meet Tarcisius (Tor'sis-ee-us). Though his name may be a little hard to pronounce, his strength and determination to live for Jesus Christ should be recognized by all those seeking to live out the Gospel of Life. Tardsius lived in the time shortly following Christ's death, when the pagan Roman Empire prosecuted and killed Christians. At one time the prisons were filled with Christians sentenced to die hoping only to receive the Eucharistic Body of Christ before their martyrdom. Torcisius, at only 12 years of age, courageously volunteered to carry the Holy Eucharist to the prison in spite of the danger. The Holy Father consented, knowing the pagans wouldn't suspect Tarcisius because of his young age. Courageously, he headed toward the prison in prayer, clenching the Holy Eucharist to his chest with both his hands. His trip seemed successful until he ran into a group of pagan boys from his school playing in the street. They wanted Torcisius to join them. But he had no intention of being diverted from his mission. The boys attempted to find out what he was carrying. When Torcisius remained quiet and tried to proceed, the boys grew angry and very demanding. One boy knew Torcisius to be a Christian and he suspected Torcisius was carrying the Body of Christ. The boys tried to steal and destroy the Blessed Sacrament; but Tarcisius' love for Christ was so strong that to protect the Holy Eucharist with his life, Torcisius tried to get away, but the bullies would not be deterred. Torcisius' persecutors picked up nearby rocks and began to throw them. Stoning is a horrible and violent way to die, yet, when young Torcisius' body was found, the Holy Eucharist was clenched tightly to his chest. Torcisius succeeded in protecting Christ from harm, unto death. Because of his courage and protection of his Faith, Tarcisius has been declared a Saint. Fortunately, we live in a time and place where we don't have to die for what we believe. We know abortion is murder, and we have the freedom to preach this wherever we go. Sometimes it's hard. Sometimes we lose friends and even get failing grades on pro-life papers. But it's at times like these we should look to those, such as St. Tarcisius, who died for what we now have available to us everyday-the Eucharistic Body of Jesus Christ. PGK John Fox practices up on his longboard in anticipation for the upcoming Maryland State Convention which will be held on May16-18th, 2003 COUNCIL ACTIVITIES Chancellor Peter D. Bonin What a wonderful council to belong to with the array of activities available for young and those who think young. Let's start out with the Easter food baskets, chaired by Tom Murphy and assisted by Tim Sullivan, Bob McDermott, Tim Morse and Tony Horner. Over 200 bags were delivered to needy families including gift certificates. Volunteers from St. Catherine LaBoure's"Gabriel Project" were at the council to help distribute the food baskets. Palm Sunday the Ralph Vallone family chaired the Children's Easter party. Hot dogs, potato chips, cup cakes were served along with soft drinks.. Mother Goose had a "Rabbit Hutch {made of ginger bread] Each one of the little people received a ticket. The lucky ticket holder took the hutch home and four took home a rabbit candle holder with candles that was shaped like an egg. The stories told by Mother Goose kept their complete attention.. A tradition carried on for generations was the Easter egg hunt. Every one there had their picture taken with the Easter Bunny. The next event was a free concert that was arranged by Charles Suraci. Members of the band (over 40 count) are all retired military musicians from the Army, Navy, Air Force, Marines and Coast Guard. The concert played to an audience of around 125. The music was patrtiotic and traditional and was enjoyed by all. The Birthright dinner/auction was chaired by Laura Marks. This affair was well attended and raised funds for items needed for young mothers. Laura Marks, you are to be commended for a job well done. Another event was the Fred Horner Memoriable Golf Open which was chaired by PGK Joe Marks. This is one event that you sign up for a year in advance.. Here is Joe's number (301) Give him a call. Another enjoyable affair was the Maryknights "Vaudeville Show" performed by the Port Tobacco Players, inc. The show s t a r t e d o u t wi t h a s i n g - a l o n g where the audience participated remembering their early youth and sing alongs at family gatherings. The show ended with another sing along where all joined in. The Cardinal's Annual Charity Ball for the Joseph P. Kennedy Institute was attended by 25 couples from our Council. Your Council Officers are looking forward to your attendance at this coming month's activities. UNTIL THEN... Jesus, Mary and Joseph Pray For Us.

5 MARY S WIDOWS William Fenton, PFN On April 7, 2003, members of Mary s Widows met at the China Chef restaurant in Wheaton for their monthly luncheon. Thirty three ladies were in attendance. Hostesses for the occasion were Aline Morin, Pat Hilton, and Margaret Meredith. The 50/50 was under the supervision of Marian Ruck and Louise Githens. Elizabeth Mescher was the winner. At the June meeting our Chairlady, Ruth Ferraro, will be concluding her two year term in that position. Ruth has done a fantastic job and we are all most grateful to her for her untiring efforts as Chairlady. We will be receiving nominations for the position of Chairlady for the next two years at the May luncheon. May is the month Holy Mother Church dedicates to the Blessed Virgin Mary, God s Mother and our Mother. Let us join with our beloved Holy Father in the following prayer, O Mary, Mother of God, Mother of the Church, in this hour so meaningful for us, we are one heart and one mind; as were Peter, the Apostle, the brethren, joined in prayer, with You in the Cenacle. We entrust to You our lives. Take up our Consecration and unite it with that of Jesus and Your own. Look upon the needs of your children as You did at Cana, when You were touched to the heart by that family s situation. Today, the greatest need of this Your family is for vocations presbyteral, diaconal, religious and missionary. So, reach with Your suppliant omnipotence the hearts of many of our brethren that they may listen, understand and respond to the voice of the Lord. Repeat to them, in the depths of their consciences, the invitations addressed to the servants at Cana: Do whatever Jesus tells you. Teach us and give us the attitudes of the good shepherd. Feed and give increase to our apostolic dedication. Strengthen and ever regenerate our love for the suffering. Enlighten and enliven our resolves toward virginity for the Kingdom of Heaven. Infuse and keep in us the sense of fraternity and communion. GIVE US YOUR BLESSING, LADY, OUR MOST BELOVED MOTHER! John Paul II Potifex Maximus 5 SURGE WITH SERVICE! CHURCH ACTIVITIES Wally Horner PAROCHIAL SERVICE PROGRAM To date, $4,200 has been raised for St. Catherine Laboure grade school. These funds have been turned over to the Principal. NUN S APPRECIATION NIGHT We celebrated the 31st Annual Nun s Appreciation Night on the 24th of April. Eighty nuns, representing 26 different religious communities attended. It was a night filled with fun, joy, and happiness for all the nuns. Thanks to all the Brother Knights that helped this night a big success. HONOR THE BLESSED MOTHER The month of May is dedicated to the Blessed Mother. May is a beautiful month and what is more fitting than to honor the Blessed Mother in Heaven by saying the rosary daily.especially during the month of May, many graces are received when we meditate on each mystery of the rosary. MOTHERS DAY Mothers day is celebrated on May 11. When we attend Mass on Mothers Day, let us offer up the Mass for our motherswhether living or deceased. What greater gift or sign of love can we give our mothers than having the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass offered for her. FOURTH DEGREE NEWS Harry Dunkle Vice Commander The Maryland State, K of C Convention is May 16 18, 2003 at Ocean City, MD. Any Color Corps member, who wishes to participate in the parade on Saturday, May 17, 2003, should bring along their full color corps regalia (White Jackets). Hope to see you at the convention. The Color Corps will meet Monday, May 12, 2003 at Montgomery Council #2323, at 8:00 p.m. Bring a pair of scissors to the meeting and be ready to help prepare flags for ceremonial burning. Thursday, May 15, 2003 is the business meeting date for the Fourth Degree. The Rosary will start at 7:30 p.m. followed by the business meeting at 8:00 p.m. We are looking for candidates to fill some of the vacant offices for the upcoming year. KEEP OUR FLAGS BRIGHT FOR LIBERTY SAKE!!! GENERAL PROGRAMS DGK William Draize Time is running out for registering at the HoJo. By the time you read this, and have not registered, but intend to do so, act IMMEDIATELY! I must turn in the final registration list by no later than the 4 th of May. After that, the Hotel will start renting rooms that have not been assigned. Oceanfront and Oceanview rooms are still available. Good news! Bingo is turning around and starting to show small profits. This is a start, Thanks to all of those who came to help and get this program on the road to recovery. We still have more to do to get bingo on its feet, but we are going in the right direction. Thanks to all of those that come every Wednesday. Tom Murphy and his committee people distributed the food baskets during Easter week. As always they do a Terrific Job. PGK Floyd Jarboe, the Chairman of the nominating Committee is looking for people interested in accepting a Chair Officer job in the council plus Director positions on the Building and Clubhouse Associations. Our Council has many good qualified members that could fill these positions. So Brothers, please give these positions consideration, and contact PGK Floyd. Remember our Council cannot operate without your assistance. GOD BLESS each and everyone of you. BRIAN GRAHAM Knights of Columbus Family Financial Fraternal Benefits Do you know how to? 1 Leave your IRA tax free to your beneficiaries? 2 Lower the tax on your social security income? 3 Set your child or grandchild up with the ability to become a millionaire? 4 Pay for long term care insurance with no out of pocket money? 5 Immediately turn a $50,000 CD into a $100,000 benefit for your heirs by restructuring the interest payments. If you would like to learn more about these ideas, call your K of C benefit advisor. Proper planning pays off.

6 RETIRED MENS CLUB OFFICERS Chaplain...Rev. Joseph Perkins (301) Ext. 23 President....Tony Camarano( ) Vice-President.....Con Heine( ) Secretary.....George Gadbois( ) MARYKNIGHTS NEWS Treasurer.....Jim Quinn( ) OFFICERS The RMC Nominating Committee presented the following slate of officers for the President.....Arlene Draize year of 03-04:Con Heine as President, George Vice-President...Mary Cosgrove Gadbois as Vice-President, Jim Quinn as Treasurer and Ed Murray as Secretary. The Chaplain.....Rev. Gerard Trancone floor will be opened for additional nominations ( or ) and elections will be held on June 24 th. Make Secretary......Mary Pecoraro sure you are there to cast your vote. The newly elected officers will take over in July. Treasurer.....Jerri Bonin The Annual Bowling League Banquet will take place at the Rosensteel Council on May Historian..Barbara Camarano 8 th. Cocktails and chicken wings, meat balls, Acamarano@aol.com cheese, crackers, veggies) will be served from 6 to 7 P M. Dinner will be served at 7 P M. The dinner will be Filet Mignon (6 oz.), Baked Potatoes, Green Beans Almondine, Salad, Bread & Butter. Ice cream and cookies will be served for Dessert. There will be an open bar. Coffee and tea will also be available. After the meal prizes will be awarded to the teams on the basis of how they finished at the end of the season. Individuals will also be awarded prizes for Most Strikes, Most Spares, Highest Average, Highest Set etc, etc. The real good news is that there is no cost to team bowlers for the Banquet. Substitute bowlers and guests will be charged $ To sign up for what will be a fun filled and delicious good time phone Vivian Demperio at Please be sure to put May 8 th on your calendars so you don t miss this party. At the May luncheon, Travel Chairman Frank Marchone will be taking sign-ups for a trip to New Orleans scheduled for 8 days and 7 nights (4 in New Orleans). The price of $565 per person (based on double occupancy) includes deluxe motor coach transportation, a guided tour of New Orleans, tour of a southern plantation, riverboat jazz cruise, Louisiana swamp tour, gaming at Harrah s Casino, 12 meals (breakfasts and 5 dinners), and deluxe hotel accommodations. A deposit of $200 per person will be due at time of sign-up. There may still be room on the June 5 th Allenberry Playhouse for a buffet ;luncheon and the show Steel Magnolias. The cost is $ 67 per person. Call Frank or Nancy at if you are interested. George Gadbois is putting together a schedule of those who will be doing the cooking for the year which starts on July 1 st. George will be contacting those teams who are already doing the cooking. We are also looking for members who would like to form a new team. We would like to continue to provide delicious and low cost meals at our luncheons and at the same time lighten the load for those who have been doing the cooking. Please give this plea your serious thought and give George a call if you can help us. 6 The Nominating Committee Chaired by Jane Johnson with members Margaret Lyons, Olive Pearce, Eleanor Horner, and Anne Cole submitted their nominations for officer candidates for the upcoming year: President, Marg Fait; Vice President, Mary Cosgrove; Secretary, Cecile Fecteau; Treasurer, Tina Rose; Historian, Jenny Wilson. The election of officers will be held at the May meeting. Jill Audet announced that Lisa Creamer will speak at our May meeting. Her topic will be - Mary's Garden. Bernie Nesline reported that Friday night cake sales for March netted $ This was a very good month for that activity. Gerri Mell circulated for review a copy of the excellent cookbook that she has prepared for the Kennedy Institute. The jewelry that was donated for the women's shelter was wrapped for presentation to the women on Mother's Day. Many thanks to all of those who generously donated the items. It will make Mother's Day special for those who receive your gifts. It was moved and seconded to donate $100 towards the purchase of a new gas grill which be available for various council and Maryknights activities. The money will be forwarded to Pat Bowles who is handling the purchase. Therese Sammartino announced that she is still collecting used eye glasses for the Gift of Sight Program. Please bring available glasses to the meetings. Want to learn to crochet? Carmella Plunkett and Eleanor Horner would again remind members that they are available and happy to teach anyone who would like to learn to crochet. Take them up on their offer. Special Appeal: A new 100 bed Men's Shelter has been opened on Gude Drive in Rockville. There is a special need for men's deodorants, razors, shaving cream, bath and laundry soaps, and new or used towels. Contributions should be brought to the May meeting so they can be presented to the men Father's Day. Tina Rose is handling this appeal. Important Meeting Time Change: Effective with the September 2003 meeting the starting time for regular membership meetings will be 7:00 PM. Meetings will continue to be on the 2nd Monday of each month. Please welcome new member Joan Byrne. 50/50 Winner - Dot Crnkovic Upcoming - Installation of Officers Sunday, June 15th. KNIGHT OF THE MONTH The May Knight of the Month is a member of St. Andrew s Parish and has been a Knight for over twenty years. He has served in many capacities during that time. Currently, he works bingo every Wednesday night, and has done so for many years. He serves on the Admissions Committee and is a member of the First Degree Team. He is retired from the David Taylor Model Basin where he worked as a chemical engineer. When he accepts a volunteer position, he can be depended on to do a good job. He is the ever-reliable Elmer Burgan. Congratulations, Elmer, on being Fr. Rosensteel s May Knight of the Month!

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