April 2017 P.O. Box 338 Mesilla, NM 88046 Basilica de San Albino Council # 15578 WWW.NMKOFC15578.ORG New Mexico District 13 San Albino Knight Grand Knight s Message Jimmy Beasley For Catholics, Lent is of 40 days of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving concluding with Easter Sunday. Through our spiritual struggle and self-denial, we have prepared ourselves to spiritually die with Christ on Good Friday, so that we can rise again with Him in new life on Easter. Let us continue our journey towards Easter through the sacraments of Confession and in receiving Holy Eucharist, a visible sign of our faith and our participation in the kingdom of God. Christ is risen! On Sunday, April 30th during the 11:00 am Holy Mass, we will be joining together as families in Corporate Communion. This is done in celebration of our faith in receiving the Eucharist. Corporate Communion shows our unity and fraternity within the parish and is a good time to talk with families about joining us in the Order. After the Holy Mass, we will be hosting a parish recitation of the Holy Rosary to promote devotion to our Blessed Mother. Remember, the rosary is the central prayer of every Knight of Columbus and a pillar of family prayer life. The fruits of our labors are called to be for God. They are called to be for our families. However, we are called to become even more superabundantly generous. We are called to be charitable to those whom God places in our path, especially those in need. When we are charitable to them, we are charitable to God himself: They are Jesus. Each one is Jesus in a distressing disguise (St. Mother Teresa) Council Officers 2016-2017 Grand Knight * Jimmy Beasley Chaplain * Very Rev Richard Catanach Deputy Grand Knight * Jim Maes Chancellor * Daniel Duffin Financial Secretary * Patrick Lujan Recorder * Solomon Padilla Jr. Treasurer * Carl Salazar Advocate * Chris Maurer Warden * Joe Loera Inside Guard * Geno Diaz Outside Guard * Ralph Misquez Trustee 3rd * Jim Yankovic Trustee 2nd * Mitch Dahl Trustee 1st * Sam Saenz Lecturer * Richard Portillo Excerpt from A Light to the Nations A Lenten Journery for Men By Steve Bollman Charity ~ Unity ~ Fraternity ~ Patriotism
Council Achievement January 2017 240% Membership Growth 133% Insurance Growth Re-application Vincent Sanchez Our Lady of Purification New Council Development (NCD) Admission Degree Dale Ellis Gilbert Holguin NCD OLOP Edward Lerma NCD OLOP Gabriel Lopez NCD OLOP Edgard Miranda NCD OLOP Jerry Paz NCD OLOP Knight of the Month Richard Lohmeyer (February) Lady of the Month Norma Lohmeyer (February) Family of the Month Lohmeyer Family (February) Altar Server of the Month Salvador Ortega (March) Happy Birthday April Roy Prieto Dick Miernyk Art Vega Daniel Duffin Richard Melendrez Roberto Carrasco March Notable Years of Service Oscar Escarsega (5) Eben Oliver (5) Honorary Membership Life SK Samuel R. B. Saenz (25) Meeting Reminders Business Meetings Every Fourth Monday @ 6:30 pm in Yannes Hall of The Basilica of San Albino Programs / Officers Meetings Every First Monday @ 6:00 pm / 7:00 pm in Yannes Hall of The Basilica of San Albino Program Directors 2016/17 Programs Jim Maes Church Howard Schmitt Community Richard Lohmeyer Council Will Contreras Family Richard Portillo Membership Sam Saenz Culture of Life Chris Maurer Youth Director Jay O Neill Community Disability Ralph Misquez
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Prayer for Vocations Heavenly Father, Bless our Church with an abundance of holy and zealous priests, deacons, brothers and sisters. Give those You have called to the married state and those You have chosen to live as single per-sons in the world the special graces that their lives require. Form us all in the likeness of Your Son so that in him, with him and through him we may love You more deeply and serve You more faithfully, always and everywhere. With Mary we ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen LET US PRAY... Holy Father Pope Francis Most Rev. Bishop Oscar Cantu Most Rev. Ricardo Ramirez, Bishop Emeritus Very Rev. Richard Catanach Fr. Christopher Williams Msgr. Bob Getz Father Ron Burke Father Ray Flores Deacon Francisco Gurrola and wife Martha All Bishops, Priests, and Religious Venerable Fr. Michael McGivney s Cause Our Seminarians Vocations Brother Daniel Rivas and Lady Emilie Brother Dennis Cherry and Family Brother Vicente Casas and Family Brother Mark Cavaliere and Family Brother Richard Lohmeyer and Family Brother Santos Delgado and Family Brother Bob Stuth and Lady Pat Brother Solomon Padilla and Lady Emily Brother Joe Loera and Lady LaDonna Brother Sam Saenz Brother Howard Schmitt Brother Ralph Misquez Maria Therese Seltzer and Family Johnny Gomez Petra Caro Ginger Franco Margarita Alba Lady Alicia Diaz Jane Hamilton Eloy Flores The Sanctity of Life from Conception to Natural Death The Sanctity of Traditional Marriage All Knights of Columbus and our Families Amen If you wish to be added or removed from this prayer list please let us know.
Upcoming Events April 2017 March Sun Mon Tue Wed May Thu Fri 1 That Man is You! 7am Yannes Hall Notes: RMM Meal by Chris and Tony 2 9 Food Drive Banner Display 3 Programs Mtg 6:00 pm Officers Mtg 6:30 pm Fundraising Mtg 7:00pm Yannes Hall 10 Sat 4 11 Follow Me Bible Study 9:00 pm Yannes Hall 5 12 6 Follow Me Bible Study 9:00 pm Yannes Hall 7 Adoration 10am-5pm Basilica Chapel First Friday Mass 9:00 am Basilica Chapel 13 14 Holy ThursGood Friday day 8 That Man is You! Parish Food Drive Banner Display 15 Holy Saturday That Man is You! Semester Ends Parish Food Drive Wagon Display 16 Easter Sunday 17 Parish Food Drive Wagon Display 23 24 Monthly Mtg & K of C SpirFood Drive 30 itual Re6:30 pm treat Yannes Hall Meal by TBD Corporate Nominations of ComFY2017/2018 Ofmunion & ficers 5th Sunday Rosary 11:00 Mass 18 Admissions Degree St. Gens Hall 6:30 pm 25 19 20 21 Adoration 10am-5pm Basilica Chapel K of C Spiritual Retreat 26 Assembly 3330 Meeting 7:00 pm St. Gen s Hall 27 28 Adoration 10am-5pm Basilica Chapel Family Gathering & Rosary Schmitt Home 6:30 pm 22 Formation Degree Practice 10:00 am Holy Cross K of C Spiritual Retreat 29
Upcoming Events April May 2017 June Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 2 3 4 5 Adoration 10am-5pm Basilica Chapel 7 State Council Convention Espanola 1 Programs Mtg 6:00 pm Officers Mtg 6:30 pm Fundraising Mtg 7:00pm Yannes Hall Cinco de Mayo Gorditas Fundraiser State Council Convention Espanola 8 9 10 11 12 Adoration 10am-5pm Basilica Chapel 6 Cinco de Mayo Gorditas Fundraiser State Council Convention Espanola 13 F\ood Drive Banner Display World Day of Prayer for Vocations 14 Food Drive Banner Display 15 16 Admissions Degree St. Gens Hall 6:30 pm 17 18 19 Adoration 10am-5pm Basilica Chapel 20 Formation Degree Practice Holy Cross 10am-12noon Parish Food Drive Wagon Display 21 Parish Food Drive Wagon Display Assembly 3330 Pancake Brkfst Holy Cross 22 Monthly Mtg & Food Drive 6:30 pm Yannes Hall Meal by TBD Election of Officers FY2017/2018 23 24 Assembly 3330 Meeting 7:00 pm St. Gen s Hall 25 26 Adoration 10am-5pm Basilica Chapel Knights on Bikes Rally Run Basilica Lg. Parking Lot 10am-2pm 27 28 29 Memorial Day Holiday 30 31 30 31 RMM Meal by TBD Assembly 3330 Flag Raising Event
From the Brothers On Saturday March 12th members gathered in the morning to top 10 Italian Cypress tress surrounding the Basilica. Upon completion of that work, they moved to the Basilica Cemetery and removed a very large, mostly dead pecan tree to keep it eventually falling on headstones or the cemetery fence. The acrobatics performed (with chainsaw in hand) by Brother Patrick was remarkable. There were a few tense moments but, all participants came out mostly unscathed, thanks be to God. Many thanks to Brothers Patrick Lujan, Roy Prieto, Howard Schmitt, Guillermo Rivera, Richard Lohmeyer, Danny Duffin and Jimmy Beasley.
From the Brothers On Saturday March 18th members gathered in the morning to assist Robert Gamboa Council 9527 with a tree trimming project, requested by Fr. Richard, at the Las Cruces Catholic Schools campus. Worthy Grand Knight Richard Hoyle was quoted as saying, Thanks to all of the brothers and family members able to help out today! We were able to trim down all the interior trees closest to the church and everybody left with all the same number of holes and body parts they started with minus a few pounds of sweat. Many thanks to all who participated from our council (Howard, Roy, and Guillermo). Church, Family, Youth, and Community Programs Support The Knights of Columbus Basilica de San Albino Council 15578 is currently selling 50/50 tickets in support of the council s Church, Family, Youth, and Community Programs. The tickets are $100.00 each with only 100 tickets to be sold for this drawing. The prize is $5,000.00 for the winning ticket. Share the cost and share the prize with family members, friends, neighbors, acquaintances, or your favorite Knight. A public drawing after one of the masses at the Basilica of San Albino will be held once all 100 tickets are sold.
For all Catholics: Top Ten Things to Promote Vocations 1. Pray for an increase in vocations to the priesthood and consecrated life. Jesus says in Matthew 9:38 to beg the master of the harvest to send laborers into the vineyard. If we want more priests, sisters and brothers, we all need to ask. 2. Teach young people how to pray. Pope Benedict XVI said that unless we teach our youth how to pray, they will never hear God calling them into a deeper relationship with Him and into the discipleship of the Church. 3. Invite active young adults and teens to consider a vocation to the priesthood or consecrated life. A simple, sincere comment should not be underestimated. An easy way to do this can be remembered by four letters: ICNU. John, I see in you (ICNU) the qualities that would make a good priest, and I want to encourage you to pray about it. It is a non-invasive way to encourage openness to a religious vocation. 4. Make it attractive. Show the priesthood for what it truly is a call to be a spiritual father to the whole family of faith. Similarly, the consecrated life for a young woman is a call to be united to Christ in a unique way, and to be a spiritual mother to those she encounters in her life and service. The challenge for priests and religious is to be joyful models of their vocations. 5. Preach it, brother! Vocations must be talked about regularly if a vocation culture is to take root in parishes and homes. This means, first and foremost, the people need to hear about vocations from priests through homilies, prayers of the faithful, and discussions in the classroom. Vocations kept out of sight are out of mind. For those considering a vocation: 6. Practice the faith. We all need to be reminded that the whole point of our lives is to grow in a deep, inti-mate and loving relationship with God. This is the first step for any young person desiring to discern any call in life. 7. Enter into the Silence. Silence is key to sanity and wholeness. We can only hear the voice of God if we are quiet. Take out the ear buds of your iphone, ipod, and itunes and listen to God, the great I AM. Young people should try to spend 15 minutes of quiet prayer each day this is where you can begin to receive clear direction in your lives. 8. Be a good disciple. Some bishops say, We do not have a vocation crisis; we have a discipleship crisis. Young people can become true followers of Jesus Christ by serving those around them. By discovering your call to discipleship, you also discover your particular call within the Church. 9. Ask God. Ask God what He wants for your life and know He only wants what is good for you. If, in fact, you are called to the priesthood or consecrated life, it will be the path to great joy and contentment. 10. In the immortal words of a famous sneaker manufacturer: Just do it! If you feel that God is inviting you to try it out, call the Diocesan Vocation Office. They will help you in your discernment journey. You will not be ordained or asked to profess vows for many years, providing ample opportunity to explore the possibility of a call to priesthood or religious life. Source USCCB Vocationss From the Brothers
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Picture This... Admissions Degree St. Genevieve March 21, 2017 Welcome New Brother Knights! "If you want God to hear your prayers, hear the voice of the poor. If you wish God to anticipate your wants, provide those of the needy without waiting for them to ask you." ~ St. Thomas of Villanova Please send any pictures of council activities to Brother Daniel Duffin via email at dduffin@alumni.nd.edu for inclusion in the monthly bulletins. If you only have hard copies of pictures I can scan and include them if you get them to me at the monthly council meetings.
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