KNIGHTS REPORTER BISHOP SEBASTIAN COUNCIL NO We Stand Strong On Ethical Ground. Grand Knight s Report - William Keenan

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1 BISHOP SEBASTIAN COUNCIL NO June 2017 Volume 56, Issue 12 KNIGHTS REPORTER Grand Knight s Report - William Keenan Brother Knights and Ladies, It has been an honor and a privilege to serve you as Grand Knight this past year. We worked hard together and made a lot of accomplishments. I was very proud, and if you saw me there, surprised, that both of our organizations won the awards we did at the State Convention. It wouldn t have been possible without the help and support of you, the members. Last month, as I looked back on the year, like all Grand Knights before me, there were still many things I wish I could have done. My hope was to unify the Council, build a closer relationship with our parishes and schools, and of course, win Star Council. We established new positions in the Council this year and developed new programs. At one of our last meetings, I beamed with pride when it was reported that we were very close in all three of my major goals. Thank you to all those who helped make it happen. It took time, but we are well on the way to seeing them come to fruition. I would also like to congratulate our newly elected Grand Knight Steve Radziminski and his new Officers for the fraternal year. I know that the Council will continue to grow and thrive under their leadership. I would like to thank my family and friends for their support and counsel. Thanks also to all my Past Grand Knights who advised me throughout the year. Brothers and Ladies, thank you for all you do for the Council and for the Order. Inside this issue Election Results..2 Chancellor Report... 3 Service Reports... 3 Proposed Budget Council Events. 9 DOSEAS Report Council Calendar Courtesy Of Deacon Don Cupps Knights of Columbus - Marlowe Agency 600 Fairmount Avenue Suite 100 Towson, MD don.cupps@kofc.org We Stand Strong On Ethical Ground Some people believe that ethics in business is a contradiction in terms. They think that in order to be profitable, a company and its leaders must abandon morality and embrace the dark, greedy side that they see so often in the news and in movies. At the Knights of Columbus, we know this isn t true. A business can be both ethical and successful. We are. (Continued on page 17)

2 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BISHOP SEBASTIAN COUNCIL # 5058 ELECTIONS Results GRAND KNIGHT STEVE RADZIMINSKI DEPUTY GRAND KNIGHT ROY GARY CHANCELLOR JOE KELLER WARDEN JOSE GUZMAN TREASURER Lou Lind, PGK RECORDER ROBERT PAHR, III ADVOCATE BRAD LETTERMAN 1 YEAR TRUSTEE PGK KEITH C. CONNOR 2 YEAR TRUSTEE PGK ANDREW COOK 3 YEAR TRUSTEE PGK WILLIAM KEENAN INSIDE GUARD CHARLES LEVEZZA OUTSIDE GUARD MATT WEDEN BERNIE SCHMIDT

3 Chancellor s Report Sick List Mildred Gallagher Lou Lind Eric Fosler Mable Phills Kathleen Kispert Death William Dengler Please notify Bishop Sebastian Council of our sick and deceased members and their families by contacting: Chancellor Joseph Keller ( ) SERVICE REPORTS Membership Michael Mank, PGK We are now entering the last month of this fraternal year which I call crunch time to attain the yearly quota of 14. At present, we have 10 on the books and with everyone's help it is doable. On Thursday May 18, Charles Smith, Jr. made his 2nd Degree at Bishop Sheen Council in Eldersburg. I am presently in the process to set up men for the 3rd Degree on June 2 at Patapsco Council. I also want to thank everyone who helped me in any way with the activities in May. Remember carrying the form 100 or the 921A card supports the council. My phone is always available for your response. Program Director s Report Acting Director William Keenan, GK Thank you to the newly elected Grand Knight for selecting me to serve as Program Director for the fraternal year. I look forward to working with his appointed team to see his programs succeed. If anyone has any suggestions, I encourage you to let me or one of the directors know, and we will pass it on to the Grand Knight for his consideration. Church Activities Michael Quinn Round Table Initiative St. Ursula Parish Deacon Don Cupps is the Round Table Coordinator for this Parish Based on discussion with Fr. Steve Hook at the initial Round Table meeting on 3/18/2017, here s the list of tasks Fr. Steve would like our Council and the DOSEAS to participate in: Acknowledge 80 th anniversary of St. Ursula Parish (6/21/2017) Assist with clean-up of shrubbery around the Parish parking lot Assist at Children s Easter, Hallowe en and Christmas parties Assist with Food Can Drive with Boy Scout Troop 26 Assist at the annual Al Hahn basketball games at St. Ursula School Clean-up cigarette butts at the outside entrance of the Spiritual Center 3

4 Coordinate parking at Christmas Eve Masses at the Parish and Parkville High School Collaborate with St. Ursula s Father s Club and Mother s Club to host a bowling night or slate night Host a children s sock hop Host a Bull & Oyster Roast (fund-raiser) Host a chili cook-off (fund-raiser) Participate in Softball game between the Parishioners of St. Ursula Parish and our Council Provide food to replenish the St. Vincent de Paul Food Pantry Provide support for the annual Parish Picnic Provide School Supplies in Back Pack for St. Ursula school children Provide Tuition Assistance Participate in the Liturgy as Ushers, Extraordinary Ministers of the Eucharist (EMEs) and Lectors Refurbish the plant stands at the outside entrance of the Spiritual Center Supply alcohol and other refreshments at Harvest Festival On 5/10/2017, members of our Council met with Glenn Sellers, Assistant Troop Leader for Boy Scout Troop 26 to discuss logistics for the 6/10/2017 cleanup project. On 6/10/2017, Boy Scout Troop 26 will be cleaning the North East portion of the parking lot by removing overgrown shrubbery on both of the fence. Start time will be 8:00 a.m. and plan to end at 4:00 p.m. before 5:00 p.m. Mass begins. Keep in mind: Our Council will be helping with this effort, not leading it. St. Issac Jogues Parish Brad Letterman is the Round Table Coordinator for this Parish St. Thomas More Parish No update St. Clare Parish No update Scripture Study St. Ursula Parish is hosting a 9-week Scripture Study about the Eucharist on Tuesday nights from 5/16/2017 through 7/18/2017. Going all the way back to Genesis, we ll discover how the Eucharist has been a part of God s plan from the beginning of time. Call the St. Ursula Parish to register ( ). Catholic Men s Fellowship You are invited to join other Catholic Men for a spiritual growth opportunity!!! We meet at the St. Ursula Parish Spiritual Center on the first Saturday of the month starting at 7:15 a.m. and ending at 9:30 a.m. Next three meetings: Saturday, June 3, 2017 Saturday, July 1, 2017 Saturday, August 5, 2017 Feast of the Uganda Martyrs Our Worthy Council Chaplain, Fr. Francis Ouma, has extended an invitation to the Knights of our Council, and their families, to celebrate the Feast of the Ugandan Martyrs (Saints Charles Lwanga and Companions). King Kabaka Mutesa of Buganda allowed the Christian Missionaries to preach the faith. But his successor, King Mwanga, 4

5 in 1885, initiated a fierce persecution against the Christian converts. Christian Lwanga, the chief of the royal pages, and twenty-one of his companions remained faithful even when they were buried alive. A Mass will be held on Friday, June 2, 2017 at the Church of the Immaculate Conception (200 Ware Avenue, Towson, MD 21204). The relics of the Martyrs will be available for veneration. There will be a Ugandan themed reception afterwards in the Parish hall. As of 7/1/2017: PGK Michael Colbourne will be the Church Activities Director for St. Ursula Parish Brad Letterman will be the Church Activities Director for St. Issac Jogues Parish Questions\comments\concerns about the aforementioned? Please contact PGK Michael Colbourne either in-person, (michael_colbourne@yahoo.com) or phone ( ) Culture of Life Activities - K of C councils are a prime source of assistance to maintaining and improving the pregnancy care centers throughout the state. Councils raised the funds to have provided 20 ultrasound machines to various centers. Have you planned your fundraiser to support the Ultrasound Machine Project yet? For more information or to make a donation, contact PSD Richard Siejack at RVSiejack@aol.com. Do you need a Culture of Life activity for the spring? Consider the Cemetery of the Innocents. So far this fraternal year there have been five cemeteries installed for a total of 312 since 2004, and one is available for installation. For more information, contact Chairman Jim McFillin at jimmcfillin@cs.com. If your council or church would like to host a pro-life Mass, the State Council is available to help with publicity, suggestions, and after-mass speakers. Even if you do not need the State Council help, let us know of your activity. For more information, contact Mike Furst at mfurst1@yahoo.com. Community Activities - Roy C. Gary Camp Glow June 6th at 7PM, we will be holding a Bingo for the campers. If you can make it to the O Dwyer Center on York Rd in Sparks, MD. Join us for a fun time and help the campers play Bingo. Council Activities - Steve Radsminski DGK David Snyder needs your response by June 1 if you are planning to go the Major Degree Banquet. This year s Honoree is Ed Ferrell. Last Call! Look this summer for raffle tickets. Again we will ask each member to sell 12 tickets. The chair for this year s drive will be DGK Elect Roy Gary. As I have been elected to become the Grand Knight, we need a new director. You will be overseeing the area and writing three reports for the Surge for Service awards program. Most of the Chairs for the events are set. We need you to help coordinate. Step up! You are needed. Contact me at or sradziminski@hotmail.com if interested. You will have the support of the entire Council. God Bless! 5

6 Family Activities Michael Colbourne Widows & Widowers Memorial Mass and Banquet (WMMB) Details about this event will be provided in the July 2017 edition of the Knights Reporter. Employment Assistance If you are seeking a job, please provide an updated resume on MS Word and a Position Needed form. If you have a job to be advertised, please provide a Position Wanted form. These forms can be provided when requested. As of 7/1/2017: PGK Michael Colbourne will step down as Family Activities Director PGK Tom Stevenson Jr. will be the next Family Activities Director Youth Activities Jose Guzman This month I am working on future events. The Citizen of the Year award at Saint Ursula on June 2 nd. This year s winners are: Hannah Miller and Ryan Rush. On June 2nd, we will be presenting a certificate and a $100 gift card and the DOSEAS s will be presenting the same to the female winner. This is our 16th year that we have participated in the 8th grade ceremony. God bless Any additional info contact me at

7 Retention Chairman s Report PGK Michael Colbourne ( ) JAMES 2:17 So, also faith of itself does not have works, is dead. Knights Reporter This publication is one tool to keep you up-to-date with our Council s activities. Please contact the Retention Chairman if you know of a Council member or a Widow of a deceased Council member who wants to receive the monthly Knight Reporter by or delivered as a printed document. Suspension No update since the last report. Tapping The Retention Director will continue tapping Council members on their status within the Council (e.g. Active, Non-active). A tracking spreadsheet is developed. A copy will be provided to the Worthy Grand Knight by EOM Services required St. Ursula Parish Catechists for Monday night Confraternity of Christian Doctrine (CCD) Wedding anniversary Mass and Reception on the 1 st Sunday of the month after the 9:00 a.m. Mass Children s Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) on the 2 nd and 4 th Sunday of the month after the 9:00 a.m. and 11:00 a.m. Masses Pre-Cana Marriage preparation St. Issac Jogues Parish No report St. Thomas More Parish No report St. Clare Parish No report State Convention Participate in activities within Youth Activity room. Contact Steve Ransdall ( ) If you know of any services your Parish needs, please provide the information to the Retention Director. Wear your badge Please wear your badge at every Church function to be recognized as a Knight of Columbus for our Council. Questions\comments\concerns about the aforementioned? Please contact Retention Director, PGK Michael Colbourne either in -person, (michael_colbourne@yahoo.com) or phone ( ). 7

8 Bishop Sebastian Council #5058 Proposed Budget April 27,2017 Version 1 Description Budget Charites Mentally/Physically Challenge $ Christmas Charity Fund $ Coats for Kids $ Mercy High School $ March of Dimes $ Gk Discretionary $ Category Totals $ 1, Scholarship Dickerson Scholarship - St. Ursula $ 6, Culture of Life Various Pregnancy Centers - Ultrasound $ March for Life Bus $ Marigold Program $ GK Discretionary $ Category Totals $ 1, Church Activities Seminarian Fund $ St Clare $ St Ursula $ St Isaac Jogues $ St Thomas More $ GK Discretionary $ Category Totals $ 1, Family Activities Candle Deceased Members & Families $ Cards Sick Members & Families $ Memorial Mass/Widows /Vow Renew $ Ironbirds Game $ Family Picnic $ GK Discretionary $ Category Totals $ 2,

9 Youth Activities Catholic Citizen of the Year $ Boy Scouts $ Keep Christ in Christmas Poster Contest $ GK Discretionary $ Category Totals $ Community Activities ARC Christmas Party $ 1, Parkville Fair $ Nursing Home Visits $ Food for Families - Expenses $ Festival of Trees $ GK Discretionary $ Category Totals $ 2, Council Activities Officer Installation $ State Convention $ 1, Major Degree Banquet $ 1, Membership/Recruitment $ Support for DOSEAS $ GK Discretionary Fund $ Category Totals $ 3, Home Corporation Rent $ 6, Hall Repair/Upgrade $ 4, Category Totals $ 10, Administrative Food for Meetings $ 1, Training/Website $ Ed materials/supplies/postage $ 1, GK Discretionary Fund $ Category Totals $ 3, Grand Totals $ 33,

10 Major Degree Banquet Saturday, June 10, 2017 For Council Honoree EDWARD FARRELL And our new THIRD DEGREE MEMBERS Where: Columbus Gardens Cost : $35.00 per person Dress: Black Tie Preferred Contact Deputy Grand Knight David Snyder at or musicmancena@hotmail.com Bishop Sebastian Council No Family of the Month July August September October November December January February March April May June Ron & Alicia Fales Patrick & Emily Cullen PGK Robert Jr. & Doris Pahr Darwin & Tanya Ray Alfred & Karen D Agastino Patrick & Anastasia Chachulski Pat & Bernard Schmidt Chad & Shannon Schoelkopf Michael & Christine Moscato Laura Weatherington & Dan Weyandt Heidi & John Meyers David & Karen Jenkins 10

11 Bishop Sebastian Council 5058 Knights of Columbus Annual Family Picnic When: Sunday, August 6, 2017 Time: 12:00 to 4:00 PM Where: PGK Thom and Pat Stevenson s Shore Home on the Bird River at 1224 Stumpfs Rd Middle River, MD Cost: $10.00 per Person (No Charge for Children under Age 4) (Maximum Charge is $30.00 per Family) Enjoy an Afternoon of FUN+FUN+FUN with Brother Knights and their Families. Card Games, Horseshoes, Swimming, Fishing, Fun Activities for Children of all ages, Beef Burgers, Cheese Burgers, Hot Dogs, Corn-on-the-Cob, Potato Salad, Baked Beans, Cole Slaw, Fresh Fruit Salad, Beer, Soda, Fruit Juice, and Bottled Water!!!! BRING YOUR OWN LAWN CHAIRS (limited seating) Directions: Take Baltimore Beltway I-695 East to I-95 North; Proceed on I-95 North; Get off of I-95N at first exit Pulaski Highway/Route 40 East; Proceed on Pulaski Highway/Route 40 East and turn right at the first traffic light (just past the Double-T Diner) onto Ebenezer Road. Proceed on Ebenezer Road, past Bell Atlantic on the left, to just past the produce stand on the left, and turn left onto Stumpfs Road. Proceed on Stumpf Road through a wooded area and past farm fields. The Stevenson s Shore Home is the fifth house on the waterfront. Phone , if you get lost or need help with the directions!! Reservations required: PGK Thom Stevenson, Jr., Picnic Chairman at: (Reservation Deadline: Saturday, July 30, 2017) 11

12 Aberdeen Ironbird Baseball Friday, July 14, 2017 Game time: 7:05 Dynamo Dogs & Fireworks Our annual visit to see the Aberdeen Ironbirds is scheduled for Friday, July 14, As usual, the tailgate outing starts 1 hour before the start of the game (same location). Tickets go fast, don t hesitate. Call me to reserve your tickets. We are selling out fast Tickets are $16 (includes tailgate) To reserve your tickets, call: PGK Thom Stevenson Sr (Home) (cell) tnpstevenson@verizon.net ( ) Payment due on or before June 12th 75 tickets available tickets are left Contact me ASAP, Looks like another 12

13 Columbian Club of Parkville Crab Feast Saturday, August 25, PM Tickets $40pp Contact Brad Letterman (H) , (C)

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15 Cost is $25 which includes tour, Mass and lunch! Leave Council parking lot at 8:30am to carpool or arrange to arrive at the Shrine by 10:30am. 11:00am 11:15 Welcome Orientation in Visitor Center 11:30 1:00 Deli Lunch/meeting in Seton Room (Basilica Level) 1:00 1:30 Basilica Presentation in Basilica 1:30 2:00 Shrine Mass in the Basilica 2:00 4pm Guided tour of the Mother Seton Historic Homes Includes Museum and Gift Shop As a side trip you may want to visit the Grotto at Grotto Rd. Emmitsburg, MD open until 5:30 15

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17 (Continued from page 1) As a Catholic organization, we understand the value and importance of our core beliefs and the original mission of Venerable Father Michael J. McGivney. In fact, much of the strength and financial security we provide to members and their families can be attributed to our ethical, moral standards. More than 96 percent of Knights who buy our life insurance keep it, year in and year out. The Order takes this commitment to our members very seriously. This means carefully planning when it comes time to invest. Our professional staff researches all transactions to insure that they fall in line with Catholic values. If a transaction makes them uncomfortable, they don t make it. We exclude any company engaged in activity that conflicts with Catholic moral teaching: companies directly involved in abortion, contraception, human cloning, embryonic stem cell research, for-profit health care that pays for any of these, or pornography, said Supreme Knight Carl Anderson. There are many companies in the pharmaceutical and communications industries that would undoubtedly provide excellent returns for us, but which are not in our portfolio because they engage in research and development or programming in ways that violate the sanctity or dignity of human life. In the end, the Knights of Columbus investment strategy is motivated by morality, not money. Yet, each year we remain profitable, increase our assets and stay dedicated to this vision that will keep the Order financially sound for generations to come. But don t just take our word for it. In 2016 the Knights of Columbus was named a World s Most Ethical Company by the Ethisphere Institute for the third year in a row. We were one of only two life insurance companies to earn the honor. Faithful Catholics have choices when buying life insurance, said the Supreme Knight. But they know that at the Knights of Columbus their policy is supplied by an insurer that shares their moral and ethical values and is guided in all of its investment and sales practices by those values. Contact me today to learn more about our products. June 2017 Schedule of Events Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat June 5 June 10 June 12 June 19 June 26 Council Meeting Major Degree Banquet Officer Meeting Council Meeting DOSEAS Trip