Seton notes. Official Publication of Mother Seton Council #5381, Knights of Columbus AUGUST 2014 Volume 52, Number 3

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1 Official Publication of Mother Seton Council #5381, Knights of Columbus AUGUST 2014 Volume 52, Number 3 Chaplain s Corner Reverend Milton E. Jordan The challenge to bear witness to Jesus Christ. This was the heart of the Supreme Chaplain s message to State Deputies in mid-june. There is a genuine question each of us, as a Knight of Columbus, should put before ourselves: Do I seriously try to make efforts to be a witness to and for Jesus Christ? Archbishop Lori, the Supreme Chaplain and Archbishop of Baltimore, preached to the assembled State Deputies and other Knights of Columbus officers on the feast of Saint Anthony of Padua. Hopefully, you know who this Saint Anthony is: The saint we ask perhaps hundreds of times each day the busier we become to help us find missing or lost objects. Saint Anthony, look around, something is lost and can t be found! If you ever see a statue of Saint Anthony, you will always notice he is carrying the Christ Child. The Archbishop noted that Knights should ask the saint to be a help in finding Jesus in their lives. Not because we don t love or know Jesus! Rather somehow or another he slips from the center of our lives. Just as we Knights are urged to carry (and recite) the rosary each day so, too, we should adapt our prayer for what is lost to one that strengthens our relationship to Jesus and thereby strengthens our Council. Vivat Jesus! Go to: to read Father Jordan s daily blog Grand Knight Report Don Aitcheson or aitcheson@hotmail.com At our first executive meeting of the fraternal year, we put together our calendar of activities for the year. It is as usual a very ambitious schedule of activities and events. The success of the activities and the year in general hinges on the support of members and benefactors alike. Some of the highlights of the new year will be a monthly Mass at Saint Matthias sponsored wholly by Mother Seton Council; a focus on promoting more School and Council Youth activities/sponsorships, and a renewed effort to increase our visibility through Membership Drives, Tootsie Roll campaigns and Community Activities to name a few. Thank you to the attendees at the Council installation and Grand Knight Appreciation Dinner. Special recognition go to our State Dignitaries and guest, Gil Boisvert and Lady Josie, District Deputy Romeo Paternoster and Lady Sharon, State Chaplain Milt Jordan, Master of Ceremonies, Pat Springmann, my wife Rozanna and last but not least Sylvester Ikpi and John Murray who coordinated the logistics of the event. Sylvester Ikpi, Jan Kalshoven and Michael Marshall who helped setup the hall and all the brother knights and others who gave generously of their time to help serve and cleanup, thank you. All those recognized during the Grand Knight Appreciation ceremony as volunteers, Family of the Month and Knight of the Month. To our Knight of the Year award recipient, Bob Worthington, congratulations on a well deserved recognition. To our Seton award recipient, George Edet for his leadership in coordinating community programs, congratulations. Finally, I ask for your commitment to renew, refresh and reinvigorate the Council by encouraging all practicing Catholic men 18 and over to join our ranks. Remember, Mary and her Knights form an unbeatable team. May God continue to bless you and your family! Vivat Jesus 1

2 District Deputy Report Romeo Paternoster, PGK or Brother Knights, as a Council and a District, together we look forward to the reaching and surpassing the goals that were achieved in the previous administration. Mother Seton Council has the honor of having the Maryland Knights of Columbus State Chaplain as our Council Chaplain. Father Jordan has gotten the membership ball rolling with the commitment of two future Knights waiting to sign form 100s and by having a first degree in the coming month, this will insure that we will continue with the one member per council per month goal. I look forward to working with all members, new and established, in the council to help out in any way I can. My and phone numbers are available in the Seton Notes. I could not ask for a better DW then our own PGK Emmanuel Madagu to help out with the council activities. Vivat Jesus! Proposed Budget for Fraternal Year Budget Total Membership 5, Less allowance for uncollectibles (48) -1, FedEx Field Concession Paid Membership 3, , Total Fundraisers 10, Total Events Family-of-the-Month Program Income Total Other Income Total Income 15, Expenses Budget Total Assessments 2, Total Administrative Expense 5, Expenses Total Church Activities 1, Total Community Activities Total Council Activities 2, Budget $25 Total Family Activities $ Total Youth Activities Total Charity Expense Total Advertising Expense Total Expenses 15, Total Deficit

3 Officers Chaplain Reverend Milton E. Jordan District Deputy Romeo Paternoster, PGK Grand Knight Don Aitcheson Deputy Grand Knight Emmanuel Ajayi Chancellor Dominic Forka Warden Aneurin M Carthy amacarthee@gmail.com Recorder James Kalshoven, PGK kalshoven@gmail.com Treasurer Joseph Corson, FDD, PGK JosCorson@aol.com Advocate Robert Worthington, FDD, PFN, PGK bobworth@hotmail.com Guards Inside Charles Briscoe cbriscoe@wmata.com Al Craig, PGK George Edet GBrown7744@gmail.com Guards Outside Ephraim Eke Paul Kamara Trustees Christopher Agboli, PGK Emmanuel Madagu, DW, PGK Ferdinand Ibebuchi Family Activities Sylvester Ikpi, PGK or sylvester.ikpi@gmail.com Family of the Month Family of the month recipient for June is Ann Degraff. Ann is a member of the Ladies Auxiliary, and currently serves as the historian. Congratulations. Church Activities James Agboli, PGK or jammo72000@yahoo.com Common saints and feast days we commemorate in the month of August are: Saint Alphonsus Liguori (1), Saint John Vianney (4), The Transfiguration of the Lord (6), Saint Dominic (8), Saint Clare (11), Saint Maximilian Kolbe (14), The Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary (15), Saint Bernard (20), Saint Pius X (21), The Queenship of the Blessed Virgin Mary (22), Saint Monica (27), Saint Augustine (28), and The Passion of Saint John the Baptist (29). Ladies Auxiliary Corner Pat Makowski, President or jpmakowski@comcast.net President: Pat Makowski Vice President: Melba Adams Secretary: Stephanie Corson Treasurer: Ann Florimbio Historian: Ann Degraff Congratulation to the auxiliary officers installed on Saturday, July 26. Best Wishes for a successful year. 3

4 Council Activities Dominic Forka Knights of the Month Training for new FedEx volunteers is on-going. We look forward to increasing our numbers for this activity this year. The season schedule is included in this edition of the newsletter. Members and non-members are welcomed. Community Activities George Edet or Our next Adopt-A-Road cleanup will be held in early September. Please make plans to participate. Our used glasses collection project continues. Please continue to use the drop off box in the narthex of the church. Saint Matthias Church members participate in an activity called Community Place Café. This is a ministry to provide a luncheon meal to those in need, sponsored by First United Methodist Church in Hyattsville (near PG Plaza/Metro). The Mother Seton Knights used to be involved in this activity many years ago. If anyone would like to participate, please contact the Grand Knight. The volunteer dates are the 3 rd Wednesday in October, December, February, April and June. Availability for any of the dates is welcomed. Christopher Agboli, PGK This award is for the month of July Chris is the recipient of the July 2014 Knight of the Month Award. He is a past grand knight (PGK), current 3 rd year Trustee and Membership Retention Director. He has provided steady leadership and mentorship to the Council. Chris, thank you for all your efforts in support of the Council and congratulations on a job well done. You are an exemplary Mother Seton Knight. May God continue to bless you and your family in all you do! Fraternal Benefits Corner Stephen Clites stephen.clites@kofc.org Grand Knight Don Aitcheson Youth Activities James Kalshoven, PGK or kalshoven@gmail.com The Annual Soccer Shootout contest is coming up soon. Our Council Shootout is scheduled for Saturday, September 13.The District competition will be held at St. Edwards Parish in Bowie on Sunday, October 5.The State competition is scheduled for November 2. Winners from the various Council levels advance to the District and State competitions as is appropriate Please contact the benefits agent to discuss your needs. The consultation is free. 4

5 Prolife Activities Emmanuel Amanyeiwe or A nation that Kills its own young is a nation without hope" - Pope John Paul II 1996 "Abortion is death penalty for the Unborn baby" - Pope Francis 2007 "The greatest destroyer of peace today is abortion" - Mother Theresa 1994 Here are some activities around our area: Every Saturday - Sidewalk counseling and witness at abortion sites. the listed contact person for site times and details. Planned Parenthood, 1400 Spring Street, Silver Spring, MD - Janet Baker Potomac Family Planning Center, 966 Hungerford Drive, Rockville, MD - Bill Luksic Metropolitan Family Planning Clinic, 9063 Shady Grove Court, Gaithersburg, MD - Bill Luksic Landover Women s Health Center, Landover, MD - Don Mayse Metropolitan Family Planning, 5915 Greenbelt Road, College Park, MD - Dick Retta Metropolitan Women s Health Center, 9811 Mallard Drive, Laurel, MD - Jim Vorstegat Planned Parenthood, 16th and L Street, NW, Washington, DC - Missy Smith Every Monday, 8-10 AM - Prayerful presence on Wisteria Drive, in Germantown outside Executive Park office park, where late-term abortionist Leroy Carhart performs abortions. For more information, michael@mdcoalitionforlife.com. Every Thursday, Noon - 1 PM - Face the Truth Tour, Whole Woman's Health of Baltimore, Belair Beltway Plaza, Belair Road just inside Baltimore Beltway. For more information, contact Kurt, Third Wednesday, 3:30-4:30 PM - Truth Tour, Greater Baltimore Medical Center, 6701 North Charles Street, Baltimore, MD. For more information, contact Joe Frese, Birth Announcement Congratulations to retiring Warden, Ocee Esene, and his wife Precious on the birth of their new daughter, Chelsea Trinity born on Sunday, June 29,

6 Obituary Bernadette I. Murphy Age 84, of Woodsfield, Ohio passed away at her home on July 15, She was born August 28, 1929, in Buffalo, New York to the late George and Isabelle (Murphy) Cooley. Bernadette was a wife, mother, homemaker, journalist, crafts person, mid-life college graduate, Catholic and Irish to the core. Bernadette was proud to have graduated Suma Cum Laude as an adult student from Catonsville Community College in Catonsville, Maryland. She also attended Saint Sylvester Catholic Church in Woodsfield, Ohio. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by three brothers. She is survived by her husband of over sixty-five years, Lawrence Murphy, whom she married on August 7, In addition, she is survived by five children: Martie (Bob) Heins of Woodsfield, Ohio; William (April) Murphy of Fishers, Indiana; Isabelle Chasse of Huntington Beach, California; James (Mary) Murphy of Greeley, Colorado; and Joseph (Robin) Murphy of Lanham, Maryland; a sister, Margaret Cornelius, of New York, 13 grandchildren, and 12 great-grandchildren. Mass of Christian burial will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, July 19, 2014 at Saint Sylvester Catholic Church in Woodsfield, Ohio with Reverend Father David Gaydosik. Memorial contributions may be made in Honor of Bernadette Murphy to the Monroe County Cancer Gas Cards Program, Keylor Hill Road, Woodsfield, Ohio Sick and Recovering Brothers Kevin Butler, PGK Al Craig, PGK Nicholas Kniska (HLM) Joe Makowski Pablo Rocha Harold Roger Relatives/Friends Virginia Aquillino Euphenia Blidi, mother of Francis Blidi Jack Jordan, brother of Father Milt Jordan Kay Kaderabek Cecelia Sanders, mother of Harold Sanders If you know a Brother Knight or a family member who is sick, recovering or recently deceased, please contact us so that we may pray for them. Your help is needed to manage this list. (Editor: aitcheson@hotmail.com.) 6

7 Supreme Council News Knights of Columbus Pledges $1.4 Million for Special Olympics World Games in Los Angeles The Knights of Columbus formally announced a donation to cover the costs of athletes from the United States and Canada during their time in Los Angeles as they participate in next year s Special Olympics World Games. The Knights $1.4 million sponsorship will cover the costs of food, transportation and entertainment for every athlete from the two countries during their time in Los Angeles. Supreme Knight Carl Anderson made the announcement during a news conference on July 14 at the Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Joining him at the announcement was World Games CEO and President Patrick McClenahan and Archbishop of Los Angeles José H. Gomez. The Knights of Columbus were there with Special Olympics and its founder, Eunice Kennedy Shriver, from the very beginning, said Supreme Knight Anderson. Sargent Shriver, Eunice s husband, was a friend and a proud member of the Knights of Columbus, and like him, we are here today to continue those efforts on behalf of people with intellectual disabilities. Our support exemplifies our commitment to the dignity of every person, our dedication to assisting with our neighbors needs whatever they may be, and our deep appreciation for the great work done by Special Olympics. Anderson also announced that he is asking the leadership of the K of C in each U.S. state and Canadian province to increase the number of volunteer hours donated to Special Olympics this year. In a 1986 letter, Eunice Kennedy Shriver reflected on the Knights long involvement, observing, When a great organization like the Knights of Columbus decides to support Special Olympics, I know that God is looking after his children. Patrick McClenahan, president and CEO of Special Olympics World Games Los Angeles 2015, noted: Anyone that is a part of the Special Olympics movement is deeply aware of the long and generous support by the 7

8 Knights of Columbus, and today s pledge is another amazing milestone. We hope their donation inspires other organizations to be a part of what will no doubt be a life-changing experience for all involved in the 2015 Special Olympic World Games. At Monday s event, the Knights were also named as a Founding Champion of the World Games. Also at that event, Archbishop José H. Gomez also announced the Archdiocese s spiritual support for the World Games. The Catholic community is happy and proud to welcome the Special Olympics to Los Angeles, Archbishop Gomez said. The Special Olympics is a celebration of human dignity and a beautiful sign that our world is truly one family drawn from peoples of every race and language. We look forward to working with the Knights of Columbus, and we pray that this competition will promote solidarity and make all of us more aware of our common humanity. In keeping with its long history of support for Special Olympics, K of C councils donated more than $3.5 million to Special Olympics in Members also provided more than 250,000 hours of service at nearly 20,000 Special Olympics events. K of C councils also donated an additional $13.5 million to a number of other projects assisting people with intellectual disabilities. Knights of Columbus Announces Accelerator Term Insurance Series Adding to its portfolio of top-quality insurance products, the Knights of Columbus announced the new Accelerator Term Insurance series available to Knights and their eligible family members, effective this July. The new series will offer term insurance protection up to age 85, a 15-year increase from previous term products. Level Term Insurance offered in the Accelerator Term Insurance Series includes a special acceleration feature that automatically increases the initial death benefit of the policy by five percent for each of the first five years of the policy.* Accelerator Term Insurance is also convertible to permanent insurance, and comes with an optional full term conversion rider, which extends many of the guaranteed conversion options of the policy. Term Insurance from the Knights of Columbus is an economical way to cover short-term needs such as income replacement, mortgage protection, debt protection, and tuition expense protection. We are always looking to update and to innovate to better serve our members and their families, said Chief Insurance Officer Thomas P. Smith, Jr. With the new Accelerator Term Insurance, we are giving our members and their families another fantastic option for protection. The release of the Accelerator Term Insurance Series comes amidst a year of records and firsts for the Knights of Columbus Insurance program. The program, founded by Venerable Father Michael J. McGivney in 1882, topped $94 billion of insurance in force early in 2014, while also earning its 39th consecutive year of the highest possible ratings for financial strength (A++, Superior) from A.M. Best. The Knights was also named a 2014 World s Most Ethical Company by the Ethisphere Institute. Earlier this year, the Knights of Columbus launched the Young Adult Insurance Program, which offers term insurance protection to Knights and their spouses from ages 18-to-29. To learn more about the Knights of Columbus Insurance program and the new Accelerator Term Insurance Series, contact your local Knights of Columbus Agent. * Face amount increases and corresponding premium increases can be declined by the policy owner by providing written notice to the Supreme Office within 60 days prior to or after each contract anniversary. Reprinted from www. kofc.org 8

9 Maryland State Council News State Deputy Stephen K. Adamczyk Annual Car Raffle tickets are now on sale. Contact John Murray, Don Aitcheson or any member for details. Grand Prize is a 2014 Ford Mustang or a $15,000 Cash Option. Tickets are $1 and benefit the State Council Scholarship Fund. Drawing will take place at the Columbus Day Ball on Saturday, October 11 th. Columbus Day Ball will be held on Saturday, October 11 th at BWI Airport Marriott Go to for more information on State Council activities and events. 9

10 X Fourth Degree Report Bishop James E. Walsh Assembly No Meets on the 2 nd Monday, 8:00 pm at Saint Pius X Council, Sarto Hall, 3611 Stewart Road; Forestville, MD (301) Official Flag Days in the USA August 19 National Aviation Day (Army only) Bishop McNamara Chapter of Grand Knights Maryland State Council Celebrating its 51 st Year July Chapter Meeting When: Wednesday, August 20, 8:00 pm - 10:00 pm Where: Saint Jerome Council No ; rd Avenue, Hyattsville Come hear about all the exciting events and activities that are planned for the year. The Chapter encourages not only Grand Knights to attend, but also Deputy Grand Knights and Council Program Directors. The Chapter meets the third Wednesday of each month except for December. The location varies. 10

11 Program Chairmen for Programs Director Membership Retention Council Community Church Emmanuel Ajayi Sylvester Ikpi, PGK Christopher Agboli, PGK Dominic Forka George Edet James Agboli, PGK Charles Briscoe Youth Pro-Life Family James Kalshoven, PGK Emmanuel Amanyeiwe Sylvester Ikpi, PGK Thank you to these gentlemen for answering the call to serve. All members are reminded that the success of any program area depends on their support and involvement. Please assist the program chairs in achieving our Council s program goals. CENTERPLATE at FEDEXFIELD STADIUM TRAINING and BADGING DATES 2014 SEASON Tuesday, August 12 4:00 pm Training Saturday, September 6 10:00 am Training Sunday, October 26 11:00 am Training Monday, November 10 6:30 pm Training TBD TBD Stand/Cash Lead Training **No one is allowed to attend Training Dates to only receive an ID Badge. Anyone attending on the training dates, must attend training to receive an ID Badge ***Please ensure your staff knows the name of the group/company (Bladensburg Rotary group). Please allow at least 4.5 hours for training. 11

12 Birthdays for AUGUST Council 1 Don Aitcheson, GK Bernard A. Zempolich 2 Frank H. Bauer 3 Kenneth Osuji 5 Charles A. Odidika 6 Robert Faass 8 Sylvester O. Ezeani 11 Charles Egu 13 Michael J. Lewis 14 Joseph J. Makowski, Sr. 15 Jose A. Barahona Roldan Ignatius O. Ekekwe Raymond C. Ihegbe, PGK 16 James A. Keyes 17 Christopher E. Aniedobe 18 Adolfo Aguilar Liuinus O. Nwosu 21 Leonard N. Garcia 22 Thomas A. Wolf 25 Serafin Avitia IV Bernard Chika Obodozie 29 George U. Oleru Ladies Auxiliary 10 Stephanie Corson 19 Betty Russo 25 Lillian Kulick Editor s Pen Please send addresses to expand the distribution list. If there is a special request for a copy of the by mail, let us know. Please send all newsletter related issues to Don Aitcheson at aitcheson@hotmail.com ( ). The deadline for article submission is the 20 th of each month. The edition will be sent on or about the 1 st of each month. Please feel free to give us feedback.. Copies are available in the pamphlet rack of Saint Matthias Church and on the website at 12

13 XF IELD 2014 SEASON SCHEDULE FEDEXFIELD FEDEXFIELD 2014 SEASON SCHEDULE Dates Opponent Event Time Gates Call Time *Thursday, August 7 New England Patriots 7:30 PM 5:30 PM 3:30 PM *Monday, August 18 Cleveland Browns 8:00 PM 6:00 PM 4:00 PM Sunday, September 14 Jacksonville Jaguars 1:00 PM 11:00 AM 9:00 AM Thursday, September 25 NY Giants 8:25 PM 6:30 PM 4:30 PM Monday, October 6 Seattle Seahawks 8:30 PM 6:30 PM 4:30 PM Sunday, October 19 Tennessee Titans 1:00 PM 11:00 AM 9:00 AM Saturday, November 1 Navy Vs Notre Dame TBD TBD TBD Sunday, November 16 Tampa Bay Buccaneers 1:00 PM 11:00 AM 9:00 AM Sunday, December 7 St. Louis Rams 1:00 PM 11:00 AM 9:00 AM Saturday, December 20 Philadelphia Eagles 4:30 PM 2:30 PM 12:30 PM Sunday, December 28 Dallas Cowboys 1:00 PM 11:00 AM 9:00 AM * Denotes Redskins preseason games All Dates and Times are subject to change. Make sure you have the most up to date information by visiting the Redskins website. 13

14 Knights of Columbus Mother Seton Council #5381 PO Box 21 Lanham, MD Upcoming Council Events Calendar August 5 August 19 September 2 September 6 September 13 September 16 October 5 Council Meeting at 8:00 pm Building Corporation Meeting at 7:00 pm; Council Meeting 8:00 pm Council Meeting at 8:00 pm Adopt-A-Road Cleanup 9:00 am Council Soccer Shootout Competition 1 st Degree/2 nd Degree Exemplification (Candidates must arrive by 7:30 pm) Seton Shrine, Emmitsburg (Ushers for Navy Mass) Casual Dress is in effect for meetings through the end of September. Council meetings are held 1 st and 3 rd Tuesday of every month unless otherwise posted 14