Knight Life. The Official Publication of Father Rosensteel Council #2169 DISTRICT DEPUTY S REPORT

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1 Knight Life 1 The Official Publication of Father Rosensteel Council #2169 Vol. 69, No. 2, February 2003 GRAND KNIGHT S STATION Frank J. Marchone Well, whachathink?? Will the groundhog see his shadow on the 2 nd? I hope not because I ve had enough cold weather and snow. And I m NOT going home to Punxsutawney to see for myself. BIG NEWS! I received a letter from Carl A. Anderson, Supreme Knight, advising me that Rosensteel s Family of the Month for November (Dan and Beth Ward) was chosen at random at the Supreme Council office as one of the 100 winners to receive a Holy Family Statuette for their home. Congratulations, Dan and Beth! Congratulations also to Chuck Suraci for a very successful Pro Life Kick-Off Rally last month. Tony Melendez and his band gave quite a performance and a wonderful witness to the evils of abortion. Rosensteel also had a good turnout for the Youth Mass preceding the March for Life. For those of you who haven t yet paid your dues, don t forget the five chances for the Vacation Raffle sponsored by the State Council to support restoration of the Basilica of the Assumption in Baltimore. Many thanks to those of you who have already participated. Wouldn t it be great if a member of Rosensteel wins? Some of you may not be aware that the Knights of Columbus has a Shrine Usher Program. If any of you Brother Knights would like to usher at the Shrine, please call Guy Bellia at If you like beach music you should come to the Beach Party on February 22 nd. If you are limber enough for the limbo, we ll find out how low can you go? I understand the rooms are going fast at the Howard Johnson for the State Convention May 15, 16, & 17. Don t delay in calling our DGK Bill Draize to sign up, especially if you want a particular floor. Happy Valentine s Day to all the sweethearts (and the sour hearts, too). Deadline for next Knight Life - February 20th DISTRICT DEPUTY S REPORT Joseph M. Feakes It is all about life. Recently several events have reminded me how precious a human life really is. I participated in a pro-life project at Father Peter Paul Maher Council, attended the Pro-Life Rally at Father Rosensteel Council, and, in a small way, assisted at the funeral of Father Canice Treacy at St. Peters. What do all these events have in common? They all demonstrate how much we rely on others as we go through our lives. From the very beginning to the very end we need someone to help us, to look out for us, to pray for us. We, as Knights of Columbus and protectors of life, are given a unique opportunity to play a part in the lives of so many people. As individuals we may feel helpless. However, as councils, chapters, assemblies, and states we can and do make a difference. The most important element in any of our programs is the part that improves or protects peoples lives. I ask each of you as we go through the final months of this fraternal year to pay special attention to those parts of your council activities that touch peoples lives. (Continued on page 4) Web site - CHAPLAIN S REPORT Rev. Joseph Perkins It was halfway through last year when I was asked to become Chaplain of this Council. After having accepted, I was able to write a few columns that were published in the Council's newsletter. Since it was close to the busy Advent - Christmas season, I was unable to give any specifics on my previous involvement with the Knights but now that things have quieted down, here they are: As an associate at St. Matthias in Lanham, Md., I was asked to become Chaplain of the Mother Seton Council #5381, located on Church property. I received my First Degree there on August 5, My Second Degree was received November 13, 1986 at the Sacred Heart Council #2577 in Bowie, Md. My Third Degree was received on February 22, 1986 at the Father Rosensteel Council #2169 in Silver Spring, Md. My Fourth Degree was received on February 22, 1987 in New Carrollton, Md., and I was associated with the Bishop James E. Walsh Assembly which met at the St. Pius X Council #4076 in Forestville, Md. I am looking forward to working along with this Council to achieve its spiritual and material goals. May God's peace be with you always!

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 David Rinonos( ) Advocate...PGK Patrick Sharkey( ) Lecturer Ross Baccanari ( ) Inside Guard.....Gene Rich ( ) Outside Guard.....Donald MacGillivary ( ) Outside Guard....Eric Bonsby( ) 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 Chancellor Peter Bonin Jim Mitchell Joseph Ritondo Friends and Relatives who are ill Kathy Cammack, Wife of Mike Margaret Draize, Cousin of DGK Bill Sydney Lawrence, Brother-In-Law of PGK Floyd Jarboe Kevin McLoughlin, Nephew of Warden Richard Podrasky Virginia Panizales, Mother of Rodolfo Laria Ritondo, Wife of Joseph Caroline Sgarlata, Wife of Joe Sarah Simmons, Cousin of Rob Seubert Austin Young, Nephew of Jim Ries Those who have died Otto Atzert, Father of Philip Michael J. Flanagan William B. MacRae William McElroy Joseph William Novotney, PGK Vincent F. Spinelli Fr. Canice Treacy, Pastor Emeritus, St. Peters in Olney Arthur A. Zerry, HLM PGK Russell Sutton, Pro-Life Chairman Chuck Suraci & Squire Chairman Mike Ferris converse at the 13th Annual Pro-Life Kickoff Rally, held on January 12th. PRO-LIFE REPORT Charles X. Suraci JUST THE FACTS Here are the facts that a lot of pro-life Catholics simply do not want to face. No one who supports a single abortion is pro-life. No one who supports contraception is pro-life or pro-family. No one who endorses a single pro-abort for public office is pro-life. No one who is pro-life appoints those who are pro-death to his administration. Rhetoric must be translated into concrete and consistent policies. The biennial effort to pass a partial, conditional ban on partial birth abortions will be heralded as a great success in the battle for life when it is indeed a tragic deception, a defeat for the personhood principle. Thanks for the great turnout for the Annual Kick-Off Rally!

3 3 NEWS FROM SUPREME Knights of Columbus Leader Calls Abortion 'A Stain on Our Nation' "30 years after Roe v. Wade, abortion is a choice 'no society should tolerate.'" New Haven The following statement was issued by Knights of Columbus Supreme Knight Carl Anderson, regarding the 30th year of the Supreme Court's Roe v. Wade abortion decision: "This year, on Jan. 22, we note with great sadness, but greater determination, the 30th year of legalized abortion on demand in the United States. "For 30 years, abortion has been a stain on our nation; a deep wound in our nation's soul. Abortion is the negation of our nation's commitment to human rights and the equal dignity of every individual. It is a tragedy that sets women against their own children. This is a choice no woman should ever have to make. This is a choice no society should tolerate. "Our society can, and must, do better to address the needs of women, rather than leaving them and their children to the violence of abortion. Young people, especially, understand this. Abortion holds less and less appeal for the generation raised under Roe v. Wade. More and more young people identify themselves as pro-life and they are renewing the ranks of the pro-life movement The abortion rate is at its lowest since the decision was first handed down, due to the decline in abortion among younger women. Young people who grew up under Roe v. Wade have seen the damage wrought by abortion and they demand better. "As we note this 30th year of abortion on demand, we are confident of the day when we will instead celebrate its end, when the law will no longer protect the violence of abortion, but will instead protect the lives and dignity of both women and their unborn children." With more than 1.6 million members throughout North America and elsewhere, the Knights is the world's largest Catholic family fraternal service organization. In 2001 members reported raising and contributing to charity a record $125 million and volunteering a record 58.9 million hours of service. Included in that figure is approximately $3.8 million raised and distributed to pro-life groups. Call for Council Support of The Maryland Right to Life Candlelight March Monday March 3 rd at 6:30pm (Beginning at the Navy/Marine Stadium and ending at the State House) What can your council do? help offset costs Just send a check made out to the State Council to Herb Behrens and the state will forward contributions to the Candlelight March committee. Also: Our council is funding a 44-seat bus to take people from our council home. It only costs $250-$300 and it encourages others to come. What can you do?... help us! We need volunteers to be marshals; to help direct cars into the parking lot, shepherd people along the walk, take up donations to defray event costs, etc. Please call me if you can help or have any questions. I will need you there ~1hr before the march, and will not have to stay late. What can your family do? participate! We know this takes place on a Monday evening. We rush home for concerts, to go to an Orioles game, play golf, etc. Please consider using the same commitment for this event! Here is what some participants have done Bring the family and order pizza; Bring a thermos of hot chocolate & cookies; Share the experience with friends. Questions? Contact us, Quentin & Michele Sedney, at (410) or Sedney- KofC@Comcast.net. NEWS FROM MARYLAND STATE COUNCIL Peter Paul Maher Council #6793 Announces the availability of over 500 License plate frames which are emblazoned with the message "CHOOSE LIFE" in red across the bottom and Knights of Columbus in blue across the top. These frames have been blessed by the Council Chaplain. They are available for a token donation of $1 which covers the costs of the frames. If you are interested in purchasing this Pro-Life license frame, please contact Br. Ben Santiati by at benandjoans@juno.com MARYLAND STATE COUNCIL AN- NUAL FOUNDERS DAY MASS AND RECEPTION Sunday, March 30, PM Mass Historic St. John s Church Rosensteel Avenue, Silver Spring, MD Open to all Council Members and Guests. Dinner reception immediately following Across the street from the Church. Fr. Rosensteel Council #2169 Silver Spring, Maryland $17.00 per person All dinner reservations must be paid in advance (deadline March 15, 2003) NO TICKETS AT THE DOOR For dinner reservations, please contact: Joseph A. Kispert 6702 Havenoak Road Baltimore, MD CEREMONIALS First Degree 2/6 Fr. McKenna # /18-Holy Family #5547 2/27-Rock Creek #2797 Second Degree 2/18-Fr. Rosensteel #2169

4 BRIAN GRAHAM Knights of Columbus Family Financial Fraternal Benefits A WIDOW S WORLD IS A TOUGH ONE When a man dies, so does his income. His pension is usually cut in half. His widow gets her husband s social security... but loses hers. His group life insurance has been eliminated or greatly reduced. Welcome to the world of our widows, gentlemen. Statistically your death will put her at or below the poverty level. Now she must survive for another years. Let me help you do the planning that s necessary to avoid this situation. If you don t crunch the numbers with a pro... you re guessing with the amateurs. There s too much on the line not to nail this one down, men. 4 (Continued from page 1)District Deputy s Report I believe that if you look closely at all the committees and programs within your council you will find that each and every one of them have an impact on life. Certainly one of the most significant things you can do in another man s life is to ASK him to join the Knights of Columbus. Offer him and his family the opportunity to make a difference. Membership is always at the top of our priorities. So far this year we have been doing pretty well. Keep up the good work. I want to thank all the Grand Knights, their officers, committee chairmen, and all the members for a very fine effort for the first six months of this fraternal year. You have made significant progress towards your program, membership, and insurance goals. I would very much like to see each council achieve Star Council status. You still have time. Finally, don t forget about the raffle to support the restoration of the Basilica in Baltimore. This is an excellent chance to show your support for the State Program and to bring some funds into the council. The council keeps 40 cents of every dollar. Thank you for all your hard work. May God bless you and may God bless America. Vivat Jesus SCHOLARSHIPS Father Rosensteel Council will be sponsoring a scholarship program again this year as in the past. There will be four (4) $500 grants for students attending Catholic schools grade 1-8 as well as one (1) $1000 grant for a student attending a Catholic school grades Only one scholarship will be awarded per family. Applications will be available in the Knights Room on December 14. These must be received, by mail, no later than March 15, 2003, at the address listed on the application. All grants will be awarded in late April for this school year, Only children and grandchildren of Rosensteel Knights in good standing will be eligible. For any further information contact Brother Steve Clarke at FAMILY OF THE MONTH The February Family of the Month is in St. Jude s Parish where they serve as Eucharistic Ministers. He is retired from the Army Map Service and she is a retired school teacher. He is a past president of the Building Association. He has several responsibilities at Rosensteel this year, but still finds time to cook pizzas every Wednesday for bingo and work on one of the Friday night kitchen crews. Things are really picking up for him right now because he is starting to take reservations for the convention in May. She s no slouch either. She heads the ESOL program at St. Jude s and is currently the President of the Maryknights. I present to you the February Family of the Month, Bill and Arlene Draize. Give them a pat on the back when you see them. MEMBERSHIP During the January Social meeting, eleven Candidates took the First Degree of our Order. Philip Atzert Peter Brescia Michael Cammack John Dalbora John McGloon Bill Meekins William Ries John Sollers Michael Stanton William Twombly Henry Welsh Welcome aboard to Fr. Rosensteel Council! KNIGHT OF THE MONTH The February Knight of the Month is a very active member of St. Catherine s Parish. He is in charge of the church bazaar, heads up the CYO, and coaches the children in sports. He is employed by a beverage distributor. Members of our council really notice him during the weeks preceding Thanksgiving, Christmas and Easter. That s when he is really busy at Rosensteel preparing food baskets for the less fortunate in our area. He has been doing a great job for several years and is a great asset to our council. The Chairman for Needy Family Food Baskets is also our February Knight of the Month, Tom Murphy. Congratulations, Tom!

5 5 BLOOD DRIVE UPDATE I am happy to report that Fr. Rosensteel had another successful Blood Drive on December 7th. Thanks to all of the donors that participated in this worthy cause. Forty units of blood was donated to the Washington Hospital center, Blood donor services. It was great seeing the young people donating! Sean Shinke coming in for his first time, and the beautiful Budelman sisters, Jessica and Erin! And how about Coach John Simmons showing up with his world class rugby team to donate! In the calendar year of 2002, 108 units of blood was donated by the Council as a result of 3 blood drives. Additionally, 2 platelet donations were made at the Washington Hospital Center for Fr. Rosensteel Council. Thanks, once again, for a great job done! Red Smith George Gallagher Tony Melendez poses with GK Marchone before his performance at the Annual Pro-Life Kick-Off Rally. ST. PATRICK S DINNER DANCE During the cocktail hour 6-6:30 PM the Famous Irish Culkin Dancers will be performing. These famous dancers, because of their expertise, have performed at the Kennedy Center, Wolf Trap, and the White House for the President of the United States with great acclamation. During the evening, there will be an Irish sing-a-log with an accordionist to create a personal touch... music by Nancy.

6 6 ANNUAL KICKOFF RALLY The 13th Annual Pro-Life Kickoff Rally was held on Sunday, January 12th, The Color Corp. of Cardinal O Boyle Assembly (left) added pageantry to the event, which was attended by a large audience, and included many members of the Knights of Columbus, including State Deputy Richard Sherbert and his wife Barbara, State Secretary Ron White and his wife Jackie, and State Treasurer Edgar Haynes and his wife Lisa (Bottom). MARY S WIDOWS Members of Mary s Widows have thrown in the towel with regards to luncheon meetings in January and February. For the past five years either snow or the threat of snow has caused them numerous cancellations. Last year the Board of Directors voted to do away with gatherings during these two months. Now the ladies meet every month from March through December. Our next luncheon meeting will be on Monday, March 3rd, 2003 at a place to be announced. Chairlady Ruth Ferraro was unanimously reelected to a second term at the December meeting. She is busy lining up hostesses for the coming luncheons. Her number is Ruth will be happy to answer any questions you may have. Remember any lady whose husband, at the time of his death, was a member in good standing at Fr. Rosensteel Council is eligible for membership in Mary s Widows and is cordially invited to join us at our monthly meetings. In all the hullabalo over which pills and medicines to take for colds, sore throats, and scores of illnesses, don t forget the most successful remedy of all; having your throat blessed on St. Blaise Day, February 3rd. Among the many miracles attributed to St. Blaise there is cited one in which he cures a boy who was choking from a fishbone. Thus he is venerated as the Patron Saint against diseases of the throat. William E. Fenton, Sr. PFN Coordinator

7 CHURCH ACTIVITIES Wally Horner Communion Breakfast for Proiect Gabriel This communion breakfast was a fundraiser for the Gabriel Project. Tony Homer and his crew prepared and served a delicious breakfast for 163 in attendance. The breakfast consisted of orange juice, fruit cocktail, scrambled eggs, sausage, ham, fried potatoes, french toast, biscuits and coffee. A special thanks to the following volunteers for a job well done: Ross Baccanari, Steve Caffi, Geoff Conway, Becky Crowley, Wally and Ellie Homer, Joe Knapeck, Don and Rose McGillivary,Ceci Sgarlata, Carl Spellacy, 4 and Alex Matosian. Holv Season of Lent Lent begins on 5 March, Ash Wednesday. Since Lent is late this year, let us all start thinking about our good deeds and resolutions during Lent. Several spiritual suggestions are: to love thy neighbor as thyself, attend daily mass and receive the Holy Eucharist, recite the rosary daily or as often as possible. On the material side-: volunteer your time and talents in your parish school and church and by promoting Council activities. Mass and Communion Breakfast for Deceased Members of the Council On 2 March, the Council will have mass at the historic St. John's Church for deceased members of our Council. Breakfast will be served after mass. Please obtain tickets for the breakfast from Chancellor Pete Bonin. Supporting the Institute Servants of the Lord and the Virgin of Matara in Washington, DC Our committee has donated $ to help support the new sisters in formation. This is an important time of life for them, and even more since they are just starting in the religious life. Please pray for them. In addition, one of our committee members, Steve Caffi, who owns Rockville Auto and Truck Service,, is providing maintenance on their vehicles at no cost to them. Thanks Steve! NOTICE: FR. ROSENSTEEL COUNCIL WILL BE HOLDING A SECOND DEGREE ON FEBRUARY 18TH AND A THIRD DEGREE ON MARCH 14TH. THIS IS AN EXCELLENT TIME FOR FIRST DEGREE MEMBERS TO RE- CEIVE THESE DEGREES 7 SURGE WITH SERVICE! COMMUNITY ACTIVITIES Warden Richard Podrasky Normally this column relates the Community activities of the past. This month, this New Year, with all the New Year resolutions being made: I'll talk about the future. How involved are you within your own community and the community of Knights of Columbus? Do you call the neighbor who is lonely and talk to him/her? Do you take a meal over to the friend who just returned from the hospital? Do you shovel the sidewalk of that elderly person after the snowfall? Do you open the car door for your spouse or hold the door open for the next person? Do you stop smoking during the dinner hour on Friday nights so the other Knights and there spouses can eat without the annoyance? Do you stop and shake the hand of the stranger next to you during the "Sign of Peace" in church, wish them peace, and mean it? Do you volunteer to help those who need assistance? Let's make this, your Community, a better community in the Year Take time and make a New Year's resolution: let us make one BIG resolution. As Catholic men, let us resolve to become Catholic Gentlemen. GENERAL PROGRAMS DGK William Draize The forms for this years State Convention are available in the Knights room on the table by the sign-in sheet. I will have forms available at the meetings. Should you have any questions concerning prices, room location, or just need information in general, my telephone number is Please call, and I will do my best to come up with the information. Remember these rooms will go on a first come first serve basis. Plan to attend the State Convention, as always, Fr. Rosensteel Council has a great time. This year we have ordered a beautiful, warm, sunny, weekend for your enjoyment. I would like to emphasize the importance of BINGO to our membership, and how vital that program is, in supporting our many programs that we have at Fr. Rosensteel. With out Bingo it would be impossible to continue our annual picnic, hospitality rooms at the state convention, the smoker, and keeping the prices down at family night, also for lower cost of beverages in both the Knights room and the Columbian room. For many of the charitable programs it would be difficult to administer, especially Food for the needy. Support for the seminarians, the Priesthood, and all of our Church projects. So I m asking for help from those that have a free Wednesday evening, or some free Wednesdays that you could donate your time and keep the Bingo Program alive and well. I would be very grateful for your participation and glad to talk to those interested. I would like to thank and welcome Jim Poulos and Francis Posniewski as new members of the Bingo work force. I also would like to Thank those that have been with the program for, in some cases many years, a long time. May God Bless each of You and Your Families. CELL PHONES WANTED! The MaryKnights are collecting used cell phones and chargers to be distributed to Senior citizens and battered women. If you have any, please contact Arlene Draize (301)

8 RETIRED MENS CLUB OFFICERS Chaplain...Rev. Joseph Perkins( ) President....Tony Camarano( ) Vice-President.....Con Heine( ) Secretary.....George Gadbois( ) Treasurer.....Jim Quinn( ) It is usually a good omen when you start the New Year with good news. The Retired Men s C;ub set two high water marks at our December Luncheon. First, we had 240 people in attendence which is an all time high for our luncheons. Secondly, Jerry Tufano and his crew of servers sold 40 take home lunches for a total of $ another record. It also was a very nice Christmas gathering for our Club. Now on with 03. We hope and pray that it will be a peaceful, healthy and prosperous New Year for all of us and for our Country. Our Council is mailing new membership cards for 03. If you have not already done so, please send in your dues, so you can get your new card. Remember, it is a requirement that all male members of our Club must be members in good standing of our Council. Also, for those of you who have not already gotten their second and third degrees, in order to make it easier to get them, both have been scheduled to take place at our Council. On February 18 th the Second Degree will be given. On March 14 th the Third Degree will be given. For further information, call Mike Haley at Travel Chairman Frank Marchone advises there may still be room on the Mystery Trip scheduled for Thursday March 6 th, at a cost of $57 per person. The bus will leave at 9:30 AM and return to the Council around 3:30 PM. At the February luncheon, Frank and Nancy will be taking sign-ups for a trip to New Haven and New York City. It is scheduled for April 2-4 at a cost of $405 per person based on double occupancy. It will include a tour of the Knights of Columbus Museum in New Haven, CT;the Sports Haven Museum; time on Thursday night to see a show (cost NOT included); a stop at Ground Zero, and a tour of New York City. (Radio City no longer has a Spring Show.) All meals are included from dinner Wednesday night through Mastori s Restaurant on the way home on Friday. We will spend one night in New Haven and one night in New York City. Full payment is due at time of sign-up. Due to time constraints, Frank and Nancy WILL take sign-ups before the February luncheon. If you are interested, give them a call at MARYKNIGHTS NEWS OFFICERS President.....Arlene Draize BADraize@juno.com Vice-President...Mary Cosgrove Gbkvl1985@aol.com Chaplain.....Rev. Gerard Trancone ( or ) Secretary......Mary Pecoraro Mcpec@aol.com Treasurer.....Jerri Bonin Peterandjerri@cs.com Historian..Barbara Camarano Acamarano@aol.com The 43rd Anniversary Dinner/Dance was a very successful event despite the cold night. Chaired by Marg Fait with help from many, the food was outstanding and the music enjoyable. Rose Emig designed and made beautiful center pieces which were awarded to a lucky person at each table. Carmela Plunkett provided a beautiful cake with the Maryknights emblem depicted in the icing. Thirteen past presidents in attendance were each presented a white rose in recognition of their service to the Maryknights. The first meeting of the new year was held on January 13th. A slide presentation by Mrs. Cruz of the Pope John Paul II Cultural Center in Washington was wellreceived by the members. The presentation showed many of the exhibits and galleries at the center. The Cultural Center has interactive components available to visitors which offers an opportunity to reflect on faith and to explore the Catholic Church and its role in history and society. Maryknights are invited to visit center and experience it first hand. Kathy Arvedlund proposed that $25 be presented to Holy Cross Hospital Festival of Lights in memory of deceased Maryknights. Her motion was approved. Doris Dassing was awarded Lifetime Member status in recognition of her long association and work in the Maryknights. Congratulations Doris!! Mary Cosgrove raised a question regarding meeting times for Executive Committee meetings and regular monthly meetings. Upon discussion of the matter, suggestions were made that daytime meetings or earlier evening times be considered. It was recognized that members who are employed may have difficulty attending afternoon meetings. A telephone survey will be taken to determine the sense of the membership. Father Trancone spoke briefly about the gospel of the day in which we are asked to leave everything behind and follow Jesus. He related this to Maryknights and how we are asked to support our husbands, our children, and our home. Gerri Mell reported that she recently turned in 1000 Campbell Soup wrappers to Kennedy Institute She urged everyone to continue saving box top labels. Marguerite Sukacz reported on her work with updating the Kennedy Institute Library. She explained that the Institute has need for a Pentium compatible computer printer. Please contact Marguerite if you have one to donate to the Kennedy Institute. President Arlene Draize announced that at the February meeting we will be giving the check from the Charity Ball to the Archbishop Neale representative. She urged as many members to attend as possible since a good job was done and she would like to share the event with all. Also, at the February meeting, decisions will be made for contributions to other charities and she would like input from members. She also talked about the Mini Retreat to be held in connection with the March meeting and a High Tea scheduled for April. Please see Upcoming Events. Tina Rose will be collecting jewelry at the April meeting for presentation at the Women's Shelter on Mother's Day. Please, only one item per member. Boxes and wrapping will be available at the April meeting. 50/50 was won by Marguerite Sukacz, $20.50 Upcoming Events On Saturday, April 5th, 2003 the MaryKnights will present their Special Activity, The Vaudeville Show. The show will be put on by the Port Tobacco Players of LaPlata, Maryland. This promises to be a delightful evening of old-time music, dance and comedy. Tickets are $20 per person and the performance benefits the Council. For reservations, contact Alicia Jarboe at Kennedy Institute Charity Ball - April 25, 2003, L'Enfant Plaza Hotel Council has reserved 5 tables for this event. Cost is $45 per couple, includes round-trip bustrip from the council. Mary Cosgrove

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