Knights of Columbus Patapsco Council No. 1960 Patapsco Knight Issue 15.04 May 2015 THE MONTH OF MARY QUEEN OF THE KNIGHTS Celebrating 95 SHARING OUR BROTHERHOOD YEARS OF SERVICE SERVING GOD AND THE COMMUNITY THE OFFICIAL BULLETIN OF PATAPSCO COUNCIL NO. 1960, CATONSVILLE, MD
CONTENTS COUNCIL REPORTS 4 State Chaplain s Message 5 Grand Knight s Report 7 6 Deputy Grand Knight s Report Chancellor s Report 7 Program Director s Report 8 Programs and Committees 9 District Deputy s Report 13 12 FEATURES 3 Council Officers 3 Calendar of Events 9 Today s New Standards 10 Medjugorje Message 11 Knights Out Inn Specials Beaumont News 12 Family of the Month OUTSIDE THE COUNCIL 8 13 Supreme Council News State Council News 14 Baltimore Chapter of Grand Knights Fraternal Benefits News 15 Council Election Nominations 16+ Council Events and Notices 10 14 PATAPSCO KNIGHT NEWSLETTER Co-Editors: Rick Ostopowicz Tim McCarthy Submissions welcome by the 20th of each month. 2 Patapsco Knight Newsletter www.kofc1960.org Contact us at rickounc@gmail.com or (410) 207-0939.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS 2014-15 COUNCIL OFFICERS Grand Knight Scott Luco (410) 744-1559 lucogk1960@gmail.com Deputy Grand Knight Bernie Wrisk (410) 536-9194 bwrisk@verizon.net Chancellor John Journell (703) 725-4692 chancellor1960@gmail.com Warden Anthony Viscardi (410) 719-0099 afviscardi@verizon.net Guard William Luco (410) 744-1559 wluco1@umbc.edu Guard Charlie Meyers (443) 604-9797 Financial Secretary PGK Michael Doetzer (443) 695-8508 mdoetzer@aol.com Recorder Rick Ostopowicz (410) 207-0939 rickounc@gmail.com Treasurer Ernie Schaefer ernieknight5@yahoo.com Lecturer Tim McCarthy (443) 610-7584 worthywarden7@gmail.com Advocate PGK Barry Casanova (410)442-2040 BWCasanova@msn.com Trustee 1 year PGK Ken Horvitz (410) 218-8527 kenhorvitz@hotmail.com Trustee 2 year Mike Blair (443) 286-3756 kc1529@verizon.net Trustee 3 year PGK Warren Norris (443) 794-7338 wnorris64@yahoo.com Chaplain Father Gene Nickol Gene.Nickol@sjerc.org MAY 2015 Friday, May 8 Night Out with Mom 6:30 pm Wednesday, May 13 Officers Meeting (KOI) 7:00 pm Lecture Meeting (Main Hall) 8:00 pm Thursday, May 14 Beaumont Holding Company 7:30 pm Baltimore Chapter of Grand Knights Meeting - Dundalk Council #2942 (Nominations) Wednesday, May 27 Council Business Meeting 8:00 pm (Rosary at 7:30 pm) Thursday, May 28 Fourth Degree Meeting - St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Assembly #1620 - St. Agnes Council Hall 6:45 pm Events are also posted monthly to our Council website: www.kofc1960.org/patapscocouncil-calendar/ If you have an event that you would like to have listed, please send it to rickounc@gmail.com. A full list of the Council Officers, Program Directors, and Coordinators can be found at www.kofc1960.org/council-officers-and-program-contacts 3 Patapsco Knight Newsletter www.kofc1960.org
STATE CHAPLAIN S MESSAGE Reverend Milton E. Jordan As we celebrate a month that includes the annual feast of St. Joseph the Worker as well as Pentecost Sunday, we are, most of us, I believe, more inclined to consider May the month we dedicated to the mother of Jesus, Mary, the Mother of our Church. In the May issue of Magnificat, the editor, Fr. Peter Cameron, OP, suggests a relationship between the Mother of God and the Holy Spirit that can be read in the Catechism. Here are the words from the Catechism that Fr. Cameron suggests for some prayerful consideration: (1) the Holy Spirit prepared Mary by his grace ; (2) In Mary, the Holy Spirit fulfills the plan of the Father s loving goodness ; (30 In Mary, the Holy Spirit manifests the Son of the Father ; and, through Mary, the Holy Spirit begins to bring men... into communion with Christ. Perhaps, after reading these citations from the Catechism, one might feel that our Catholic faith surely puts some challenging thoughts before us. For sure to understand these remarks fully, one might need a short course in some of the theology that we profess in our Catholic religion. During these days of renewed Evangelization programs, the challenge before us does require of us some reading, even more reflection and perhaps not being ashamed to ask questions of our priests, religions sisters and brothers and even one another. Father Cameron suggests that through some of those gifts of the Holy Spirit given to us at the time of our Confirmation and through our prayers and petitions to the ever-ready presence of Mary perhaps we can come closer to our God. Father Cameron noted that Pope Francis has encouraged each of us to an understanding of what is truly beautiful in our experience of life and the world that God has given us. To be a Knight of Columbus we profess to have a special allegiance to Mary, Mother of God. I bring to your attention some of the words of a Prayer of His Holiness, Benedict XVI, again quoted in the May issue of Magnificat. Of course the entire prayer can be found on the Vatican website. The previous Pope said made these petitions which may be helpful for each of us during this Mary Month. We come before you today to implore your protection. My brother Knights, does this intercession not remind us that in those difficult Council moments, in challenging family situations, there is a particular person who is there for us. With Pope Benedict, we, too, can pray...with a Mother s care, guide [us]... so that they may always be a leaven of harmonious coexistence among all citizens. In our darkest moments, in times when our faith is challenged, we can pray Mother of hope, in the darkness of Holy Saturday you journeyed with unfailing trust towards the dawn of Easter. Grant that your children may discern at all times, even those that are darkest, the signs of God s loving presence. As priests and chaplains, I do believe we share in the experiences of other Knights as well as the true believers in our parishes in the pains and sufferings of many others. At the present time, we know that there are so many true believers who are suffering not only a lack of financial well-being but substantial abilities to resolve or end what makes life so miserable for themselves and their families. And how many children and wives have had to witness or learn that a husband and father has had to pay with his life because he said Credo, I do believe. Brothers, during this month of Mary, let us turn to her, imploring her assistance for our Brother Knights who are suffering, perhaps for reasons we do not know, perhaps because of serious and prolonged illnesses and perhaps because of unfortunate circumstances that have occurred in our families. Mary is there for us. Let us not forget to be faithfully dedicated to that rosary our State Deputy so frequently reminds us to carry and prayer each day. Let us pray that we may continue to be the witnesses to our faith with the dedication of our Founder, Fr. Michael McGivney. Vivat Jesus! 4 Patapsco Knight Newsletter www.kofc1960.org
GRAND KNIGHT S REPORT Grand Knight Scott Luco May is the month of Mary, Mother of the Church and of her Knights. Remember to carry your Rosary with you always, and pray it as often as you can! Also remember to honor all mothers this month; thank them for their Yes to the gift of life! With Mother s Day comes our annual Mom s Night Out, chaired by our Worth Deputy Grand Knight, Bernie Wrisk. Please join us on May 8 to honor all mothers and enjoy the harmonies of the Cherelles. We also have elections this month, so plan to make your voice heard in the Council by attending our Business Meeting May 27 at 8:00. We will pray the Rosary prior to the meeting, so get there early to pray for our Council, our Parishes, our City, State, and Country. All need prayers! We had one of the busiest Aprils in memory, and I would like to give a huge note of thanks to all of the Brothers who pitched in to make it successful. Shredding Day and the Flea Market were both blessed with record turnouts, and the funds raised will help us continue our work. The Chicken Dinner with St. Joseph s Monastery also went off without a hitch, and the St. Agnes Breast Cancer Fundraiser was a big hit again. As if that wasn t enough cooking, our Fr. Leo event on April 23 took the cake! Fr. Leo gave a great demonstration and homily on the importance of eating meals together as a family, and we had the rare opportunity to spend a great deal of time talking with him individually. I really enjoyed watching the laughter of all of the guests at Fr. Leo s wit and the deep level of understanding of his message. This was an epic family event, and we will be happy to host Fr Leo again in the future! Thanks to all of the chairmen Mike Blair, Ed and Joann Fuller, Michael Doetzer, and Chancellor John Journell. This was a fun month! Remember: each Brother has a moral obligation to offer membership in our Order to each Catholic man he knows. The events we held in April brought joy to our community and Council, services that are much appreciated, and charity to those in need. This is what fulfills men, and I for one can t get enough. I want to share this wonderful tired-yetfulfilled feeling, don t you? Make a point TODAY to share our work with a Catholic man and invite him to join our Order. Vivat Jesus! 5 Patapsco Knight Newsletter www.kofc1960.org
DEPUTY GRAND KNIGHT S REPORT Deputy Grand Knight Bernie Wrisk Showing our faith through our works. May they see the face of God in your giving of yourself for them. I have an opportunity to help a coworker build her much needed handicap-accessible new home through Habitat for Humanity on May 9. There are other spots available for more volunteers if you are able to join me. There also is a GoFundMe account and trust fund set up for this single mom and her two children (one age 13 with lifelong struggles due to brain tumors). She needs help coming up with her deposit required by June 1. You can learn more by going to gofundme.com/amorganelmo. Please contact me at bwrisk@verizon.net if you would like to join me or plan for another date to help. While I volunteer, I will adorn one of my KofC shirts as my work shirt and would love to have other brother Knights alongside me. Hats off to John Journell for chairing the incredibly successful Grace Before Meals event. The dinner and cooking presentation by Fr Leo was so much fun and inspiring for us in the Catholic faith that we must repeat it. I expect, at the time you are reading this over the first weekend of May, to be enjoying the fraternity with many of you at my first State Convention in Ocean City. Vivat Jesus! John Journell CHANCELLOR S REPORT I lead our Rosary Team, which meets to pray the Rosary wherever requested, such as funerals and memorial services. Saint Pope John Paul II said, The Rosary of the Virgin Mary...is a prayer loved by countless Saints and encouraged by the Magisterium. Simple yet profound, it still remains, at the dawn of this third millennium, a prayer of great significance, destined to bring forth a harvest of Holiness. The Rosary is a very powerful weapon that we all need to be saying in one voice. As the Blessed Pope Pius IX stated, If I had an army to say the Rosary, I could conquer the world. Let s all pull out our Rosaries in daily prayer, let us honor and ask for help from our Blessed Mother, and please join our Rosary Team to honor our Blessed Mother and those who request our presence when they need the power of the Rosary the most in their lives. Send an email to me and I will make sure you will receive notice of when and where we are needed. Finally, notify me if you know of anybody who would like to have our Rosary Team in attendance. 6 Patapsco Knight Newsletter www.kofc1960.org
PROGRAM DIRECTOR S REPORT PGK Barry Casanova Brothers and Patapsco Council family: It s May! Having e-filed, I am awaiting the computers to do their jobs and send refunds. Meanwhile, the Council slips into high gear with many activities and the State Convention in Ocean City. Best of Luck to GK Scott in OC. Let s see if we get some recognition for our Council Surge Programs. I think we had an active and fulfilling year with many fine programs, which demonstrated part of what it means to be in the Knights of Columbus. Thanks to all who helped or participated. On Wednesday, May 27, we will have Council Elections. Remember, the Rosary starts at 7:30 pm, and the meeting will be at 8 pm. That is the most important business meeting of the year, so please try to attend deep snow and ice are no longer valid excuses. Those nominated as Officers so far are listed in this Patapsco Knight, but, remember, nominations can be made from the floor. Next year s leadership is important; we wish to continue the momentum generated by successful new ideas and programs of this past year. Share your thoughts and ideas with your Brothers so we can have strong Council leadership relevant, innovative, growing the Council and hopefully getting more young members to help our demographics! Keep up the prayers for those threatened with religious violence worldwide and our men and women in uniform. Please try to get to a Council event, such as the Night Out with Mom on Friday, May 8 don t miss it! If you miss it, you may have to participate in the Charity Run in June, or at least go to the Sock Hop. Happy Mother s Day to all the Moms, including those who look down on us from above. Mary, Queen of Knights, pray for us. UPCOMING COUNCIL EVENTS June 14 Fabulous 50 s Sock Hop Music by the Big Bopper For more info and tix call 410-744-8754 July 7 Red Cross Donation Site Come give blood in our Council Hall Make reservations 800-733-2767 or redcrossblood.org July 4 4th of July Celebration Join us in the best seats at the parade (shaded or not) Food and Drinks available from 11:30 4:30 Bar is open in the Knights Out Inn July 26 Crab Feast Always a sellout 1:00 5:00pm Contact Dennis Brose at 443-575-6445 7 Patapsco Knight Newsletter www.kofc1960.org
PROGRAMS AND COMMITTEES Church (PGK Michael Doetzer) The Chicken Dinner with St Joseph Monastery Parish on April 26 was a great event. A good time was had by all. Community (Jacob Luco) From Paper Shredding & Electronics Recycling Day Chairman Mike Blair: On April 11, 2015 we held our latest day to bring in papers for shredding and electronics for recycling. Over 200 vehicles came into the parking lot to drop off materials. We had over 35 containers of paper & 7 containers of electronics turned in for recycling. I want to thank the following folks for helping make this a success: PGK Warren Norris, PGK Dennis Brose, PGK Ken Horvitz, Ed Schmidt, Mike Karpers, Pat Young, Paul German, Tim McCarthy & John Reardon. Thanks to all who came up & dropped off material. Council (PGK Dennis Brose) Our 2nd annual Fabulous 50 s Sock Hop will take place at the Council Hall on Sunday, June 14, from 1:00 to 5:00 pm. Music will be provided by the Big Bopper. The menu will feature Hamburger Sliders, Hot Dogs, Roast Beef Sandwiches, and French Fries with Gravy. Beer, Wine, and Soda (Cash Bar) will be served. There will be prizes for the Best Dressed and a Hula Hoop Contest. Tickets are $25. If you have any questions, call the Council office at 410-744- 8754, John Reardon (Chairman) at 443-415-0684, or Peggy Baldwin at 410-299-8586. Culture of Life (Tim McCarthy) As the 40 Days for Life Spring prayer battle ends we report 10,000 children saved, 107 abortion workers who quit, and 60 abortion facilities closed forever. The program began in 2005 and now includes more than 650.000 participants around the world. God IS listening. Family (DGK Bernie Wrisk) A Night Out with Mom on May 8 is a great opportunity to spend quality time with family while honoring mothers. In addition to the wonderful singing of the Cherelles, this year will feature entertainment by magician Dave Thomen. Tickets are $20 for the dinner and entertainment. Family discounts are offered. A Chinese auction and other raffles will also be available for your enjoyment. This fundraiser benefits charities and the activities of our Council. Call or email your DGK now to reserve your tickets for the whole family at 443-604-8372 or bwrisk@verizon.net. Let s go dine out together and raise funds while we do it. Thanks to Ed Schmitt and John Reardon s persistence, we are going back to dine at Bare Bones in Ellicott City on Tuesday, May 19. Bare Bones will give us 10% of all proceeds in the bar room only on that date between 4:00pm to close. Be sure to tell the hostess you need to sit in the bar room to benefit the Knights of Columbus. Yes, there are many tables 8 Patapsco Knight Newsletter www.kofc1960.org and booths to seat families in this room. Make a note of the date and be sure to talk it up with friends. Any suggestions for future Dine Out establishments can be directed to DGK Bernie Wrisk at 443-604-8372 or bwrisk@verizon.net. Youth (David Slade) With spring finally here, let s keep our eyes out for all of the young people playing outdoors. John Faggio Food For The Needy Program (PGK Edwin Cogswell) Brothers and friends of Patapsco: Thanks! The FFTN committee thanks you very much for your loving hearts and generous donations to the John Faggio Food For the Needy Program this year. Last year we lost Brother Knight PGK Tom Slifker, who for years coordinated the program. Tom s memory lives through this program. Charity (DGK Bernie Wrisk) The 3rd annual 4 Miles 4 Charity Run/Walk is set for Saturday, June 27. Come join in the fun that goes into creating this huge fundraiser, which makes a big impact on our community. This could be the biggest fundraiser for our Council if we get your help. Our next planning meeting will follow our Officers/Lecture meeting on Wednesday, May 13. Any and all help is appreciated. Contact DGK Bernie at 443-604-8372 or bwrisk@verizon.net. Fourth Degree (Ernie Schaefer) Meetings take place every fourth Thursday at St. Agnes Council, Frederick Road, Catonsville. Meetings start with mass and dinner with a meeting afterward. We look forward to seeing all Fourth Degree Sir Knights at the next meeting on May 28. Membership (PGK Warren Norris) Brothers, be sure to keep a Form 100 or one of our recruitment business cards handy at all times. If you need either of these, please get some from the Council Hall. Brothers, please note that the Grace Period for 2014 Membership Cards expired as of March 31, 2015. If you have not yet paid 2015 dues, please take care of that as soon as practical by sending to Financial Secretary PGK Michael Doetzer. Your admission to meetings and continued good standing in the Order depend on keeping your dues current!
TODAY S NEW STANDARDS Co-Editor Tim McCarthy In past eras, all of us did not necessarily always do the right thing, but at least we knew what the right thing to do was. Today, the distinctions aren t so clear. Our children hear rap music blaring from a parent s car espousing violent acts against women and police. When a 6 year old hears this, how do we expect him to know this really isn t a good thing? In 1960, the government did nothing to distribute condoms or to require sex education. The illegitimacy rate in 1960 was 3%. Today, it is above 40%. Is it possible there is some connection here? The act of sodomy has been consistently condemned since the writing of the Old Testament. Today, we are told that if a man or woman get married to someone of the same sex, this is a virtuous act. Children who live inside the womb may be killed. But if they are located outside the womb, they may not be killed. How does movement through a physical location create personhood? In today s world, people seem to accept that, if enough people agree that something bad has become good, we can all take part. In 1960, Bishop Sheen used to say, Right is right if nobody s right and wrong is wrong if everybody s wrong. We must indeed pray for today s children. The distinctions they are asked to make between right and wrong are far more difficult than anything that was ever expected of us. DISTRICT DEPUTY S REPORT Deacon Hugh Mills Brothers, I have a lot of experience with hospice care. We care for men and women who are at the end of life. We go in and hold the hands of those who are dying for as long as it takes hours or days. And we talk to them. The last thing that actually dies is a person s hearing. A person who is at end of life can hear right to the end, and I prefer to say the 23rd Psalm. In my experience, when you start saying the 23rd Psalm and you get to the part where you talk about the valley of the shadow of death, the person smiles. Shortly after, they go home to God. It is so much a thrill to be a part of that. To see a person who is suffering actually smile is wonderful. That one scripture reading is extremely important to those who have been in the valley of the shadow of death and have feared no evil. Vivat Jesus! 9 Patapsco Knight Newsletter www.kofc1960.org
MEDJUGORJE MESSAGE Medjugorje is a favored place chosen by God in which the Holy Virgin Mary has appeared daily for nearly 30 years IN A SPECIAL WAY I HAVE CHOSEN THIS PARISH, ONE MORE DEAR TO ME THAN THE OTHERS, IN WHICH I HAVE GLADLY REMAINED WHEN THE ALMIGHTY SENT ME Our Lady of Medjugorje s Monthly Message April 25, 2015 Dear children! I am with you also today to lead you to salvation. Your soul is restless because your spirit is weak and tired from all worldly things. You, little children, pray to the Holy Spirit that He may transform you and fill you with His strength of faith and hope, so that you may be firm in this battle against evil. I am with you and intercede for you before my Son Jesus. Thank you for having responded to my call. 10 Patapsco Knight Newsletter www.kofc1960.org
Knights Out Inn MAY SPECIALS May 1 May 8 May 15 May 22 May 29 June 5 Ribs & Shrimp A Night Out with Mom Chicken Marsala Lasagna Pepper Steak Closed for 3rd Degree In addition to our specials, we serve a regular menu of crab cakes, chicken tenders, shrimp salad, fried shrimp, cheese steak subs, and rib eye steaks. All meals are served with delicious sides and salads. Please come and join us for a great evening of fraternity and family fun. BEAUMONT NEWS The Council Hall has had some upgrades to the interior. We also have a new Blessed Mother statue to replace the one that was stolen. Be sure to refer people to the website www.beaumonthall.com for all rental hall needs! 11 Patapsco Knight Newsletter www.kofc1960.org
FAMILY OF THE MONTH Our council recognizes John Mohler and his family as our Family of the Month. John and his wife, Jenny, are raising their children Abigail (3) and John (1) in the Catholic faith as parishioners of St Mark. Both John and Jenny volunteer their time in multiple ways in our community. John is one of the leaders that helped to revive the St. Mark Youth Group. One way they build their faith with the community is to meet and pray together with other families. Please suggest future Family of the Month candidates to Bernie Wrisk via e-mail at bwrisk@verizon.net or call (443) 604-8372. Please remember the following people in your prayers. Paul Boettinger PGK Bob Carhart PGK Reggie DiSante PGK Ed Canter John Lackey Wil Baldwin Jim Manning Patricia Johnson Phyllis McVearry Brad Jaeger Norman Sanford Sal Fertitta Monsignor Arthur Valenzano Ed Fuller Charlie Meyers Tom Walsh George Mack Nancy Mills If you have any prayer intentions for someone in your family, please contact Chancellor John Journell to get the person s name included in our prayers. You may also fill out a prayer request form on our Council website. We believe in the power of prayer and would be happy to include your family members in our prayers. You can send your prayer requests to John via e-mail at chancellor1960@gmail.com. Knight s Prayer Our Lady, Queen of the Knights, bless all the activities of our Order. Keep us true to our pledge, to extend the kingship of thy divine son on earth. Through Thine intercession, win for us the grace, ever to exemplify in our public and private lives, the virtues that should characterize those especially dedicated to the service of the heavenly court. Make us always aware that as your Knights, we are constantly observed, our faith judged, and our Order appreciated. Accept, O Mary, this renewed pledge of fealty and devotion, of Thy Servants, the Knights of Columbus. 12 Patapsco Knight Newsletter www.kofc1960.org
SUPREME COUNCIL NEWS DOCUMENTARY ON ST. JOHN PAUL II DEBUTS ON NATIONAL TV A new K of C-produced documentary on St. John Paul II and his relationship with North and South America will screen soon on national television networks. John Paul II in America: Uniting a Continent explores how the papacy of St. John Paul II left an indelible mark on the American continent. Driven by his singular conviction of a United American Continent under the patronage of Our Lady of Guadalupe, John Paul II s papal travels from Argentina to Alaska generated massive crowds, shaped an entire generation and ultimately changed the course of history. Narrated by actor Andy Garcia, the film features rare archival footage and insightful analysis from leading figures, including Cardinal Seán P. O Malley of Boston, Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson, John Paul II biographer George Weigel and former Vatican spokesman Joaquín Navarro-Valls. Viewers will be both intrigued and moved by the documentary s unprecedented framework for understanding one of the giant figures of our times. John Paul II brought a great renewal of confidence, excitement and joy to Christian life that was manifested in such events as the canonization of St. Juan Diego in Mexico City and the World Youth Days in Buenos Aires, Denver and Toronto. He also issued a renewed call for human dignity, the gospel of life, respect for indigenous people, and a commitment to the poor throughout Latin America and North America. ---Supreme Knight Carl Anderson STATE COUNCIL NEWS MAY IS THE MONTH OF MARY Stephen J. Adamczyk, State Deputy, Maryland State Council Hail Mary, Full of Grace! Blessed art thou, amongst women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. When we say this prayer with every decade of Mary s Rosary we carry as her Knights, and pray often, do we really think about what she did for us as sinners on earth? It is through her we receive the Lord and Savior into this world! She is the vehicle of our salvation! Remember that, when you pray to Mary, Jesus would refuse his mother nothing, so ask for her intercession. I wish to thank the entire State Family for the excellent progress we have made this year to date. The attention to detail has been superlative, and your energy and enthusiasm has been infectious. We have accomplished many of the goals I had set for myself as the State Deputy, and will continue to do so through the end of this fraternal year. The open communication from all of you has assisted the State Officers in achieving many SUCCESSES where, if it were not for you bringing it to our attention, we may not have seen the issue. You hospitality and friendship is much appreciated and means a great deal to all of the Officers and our wives. I ask Mary to bless all of you and your families during the month of May. www.kofc-md.org Dear God, Please keep my family, friends and loved ones safe. Please watch over them always, and let good health, happiness, and good fortune befall them. Amen! Pray your Rosary! God Bless and Vivat Jesus! 13 Patapsco Knight Newsletter www.kofc1960.org
BALTIMORE CHAPTER OF GRAND KNIGHTS MAY 2015 SCHEDULE The next meeting will take place on Thursday, May 14, at Dundalk Council #2942 (Nominations). For more information, visit http://www.baltimorechaptergks.org/ FRATERNAL BENEFITS NEWS K OF C NAMED AS A WORLD S MOST ETHICAL COMPANY The Knights of Columbus has been recognized by the Ethisphere Institute, the global leader in defining and advancing the standards of ethical business practices, as a 2015 World s Most Ethical Company. The World s Most Ethical Companies designation recognizes those organizations that have had a material impact on the way business is conducted by fostering a culture of ethics and transparency at every level of the company. Being a two consecutive year honoree underscores the Knights of Columbus commitment to leading ethical business standards and practices ensuring long-term value to key stakeholders including customers, employees, suppliers, regulators and investors. The Knights of Columbus is one of only four companies in the Life Insurance category honored this year. For more than 130 years, the Knights of Columbus has been protecting the financial future of Catholic families and providing charity to those on the margins of society, said Supreme Knight Carl Anderson. That founding principle of helping those in need is at work in every aspect of our business, guiding our corporate governance, our professional agency force, our investments, and our day-today business operations. It is this continued commitment to our foundational, Catholic principles that is the key to our ethical, sustainable and successful business model. Officer, Timothy Erblich. Earning this recognition involves the collective action of a global workforce from the top down. We congratulate everyone at Knights of Columbus for this extraordinary achievement. The World s Most Ethical Company assessment is based upon the Ethisphere Institute s Ethics Quotient (EQ) framework developed over years of research to provide a means to assess an organization s performance in an objective, consistent and standardized way. The information collected provides a comprehensive sampling of definitive criteria of core competencies, rather than all aspects of corporate governance, risk, sustainability, compliance and ethics. The EQ framework and methodology is determined, vetted and refined by the expert advice and insights gleaned from Ethisphere s network of thought leaders and from the World s Most Ethical Company Methodology Advisory Panel. Scores are generated in five key categories: ethics and compliance program (35%), corporate citizenship and responsibility (20%), culture of ethics (20%), governance (15%) and leadership, innovation and reputation (10%). The full list of the 2015 World s Most Ethical Companies can be found at http://ethisphere.com/worlds-most-ethical/wmehonorees/. The World s Most Ethical Companies embrace the correlation between ethical business practice and improved company performance. These companies use ethics as a means to further define their industry leadership and understand that creating an ethical culture and earning the World s Most Ethical Companies recognition involves more than just an outward facing message or a handful of senior executives saying the right thing, said Ethisphere s Chief Executive 14 Patapsco Knight Newsletter www.kofc1960.org
May 2015 Officer Election Nominations Position Grand Knight Deputy Grand Knight Chancellor Recorder Advocate Warden Treasurer Guards Trustees Delegate to the Convention Alternate to the Delegate (1) Alternate to the Delegate (2) Nominee(s) Scott Luco Bernie Wrisk John Journell Rick Ostopowicz PGK Barry Casanova Anthony Viscardi Ernest Schaefer William Luco Charlie Meyers Stephen Schwing Open Open Open Open Director, Beaumont Holding Company Three (3) positions are open 3-year term One (1) position is open to fill the unexpired term of David Slade, who will resign at the end of the year 1-year term Please contact Pat Young or any member of the Board if interested in running for the Director positions. 15 Patapsco Knight Newsletter www.kofc1960.org
May Fundraiser Tuesday, May 19 Dine out and raise funds at the same time! Help the Knights by enjoying some delicious food and beverages at Bare Bones (9150 Baltimore National Pike, Ellicott City, MD) on Tuesday, May 19! Thanks to the persistence of Ed Schmitt and John Reardon, we are going back to Bare Bones in Ellicott City for our dine out fundraiser. Bare Bones will give us 10% of all proceeds in the bar room only on that date between 4:00 pm and closing time. Be sure to tell the hostess you need to sit in the bar room to benefit the Knights of Columbus. Yes, there are many tables and booths to seat families in this room. Make a note of the date and be sure to talk it up with friends. Also, you may want to tell the staff that you are thankful for their company's support of our charities. To provide suggestions for future Dine Out establishments, or to ask questions about the Knights Charity Fund efforts, contact Bernie Wrisk at 443-604-8372 or bwrisk@verizon.net.
Save the Date! Knights of Columbus Patapsco Council No. 1960 3rd annual Charity Run/Walk June 27, 2015 8:00 AM at the Knights of Columbus Hall, 1010 Frederick Road, Catonsville, MD For more information, contact Bernie Wrisk at bwrisk@verizon.net or call 443-604-8372.
Proceeds to benefit Council charities and activities and the Linwood Center for children and adults living with autism A The Patapsco Council of the Knights of Columbus invites you to Night Out featuring and Dave Thomen of D s Magic with Mom Friday, May 8 6:30-10:30 pm 1010 Frederick Rd Catonsville Tickets: $20 includes dinner, soft drinks, tea, coffee, magicican and show! Cash bar available Inquire about family discounts! Other entertainment includes Chinese auction of bundles of goods, 50/50,raffles Contact: Bernie Wrisk bwrisk@verizon.net or call 443-604-8372
Fabulous 50 s Sock Hop Brought to you by the Knights of Columbus Patapsco Council No. 1960 1010 Frederick Rd Catonsville, MD 21228 Sunday, June 14, 2015, 1:00 to 5:00 pm Music by the "Big Bopper" Menu: Hamburger Sliders, Hot Dogs, Roast Beef Sandwiches, French Fries with Gravy Beer, Wine, and Soda Cash Bar Prizes for Best Dressed and Hula Hoop Contest Tickets: $ 25.00. (Non-deductible Contribution) For more information, call 410-744-8754, 443-415-0684, or 410-299-8586
St. Mark s Roamin Catholics c/o Carol Suarez 116 Hillside Rd., Catonsville, MD 21228 410-744-7092 410-818-3490 (cell) St.mark.roamin.catholics@live.com 2015 Trips May 12 (Tuesday) Odyssey Cruise Washington DC Experience DC like you ve never seen before on the all-glass vessel the ODYSSEY. Enjoy a delicious lunch as you drift by the sights of the Washington Monument, Capital and much more. Cost $97.00 $25.00 deposit due with reservation. June 17 (Wednesday) MYSTERY TOUR If you like to be adventurous, come join us on this Mystery Tour. Cost is $85.00 (cost includes lunch) $25.00 deposit due with reservation. August 15 (Saturday) AMERICAN MUSIC THEATER, Lancaster, PA See the show INSPIRE and witness the magic of stunning costumes, elegant sets, and breathtaking scenery, while the remarkable singers, dancers, and orchestra delight your spirit live on stage. Cost is $97.00 includes lunch at the Fulton Steamboat Restaurant. $25.00 due with reservation. September 9 (Wednesday) CRAB FEAST, Aboard the Dorothy Megan, Suicide Bridge, Hurlock, MD Same as last year. Includes fried chicken, crab soup, coleslaw, corn on the cob, and more. All the crabs, beer, soda, coffee, or tea you can eat or drink. Cost is $85 to $90. $25 due with reservation. October 11-19 (Sunday to Thursday) ADIRONDACK RAILROAD We bus to the Adirondacks. Then take a morning train ride through the Adirondacks. We also take a scenic cruise on the Fulton Chain of Lakes, plus much more. Additional information to follow. Let me know if you may be interested. I don't have a final price yet, but, should be about $499. November (Date to be determined) HIGH TEA - Front Porch Tea Room Same place as last year, but we want to see it decorated for Christmas. No final cost as of yet. However, a $25.00 deposit will hold your reservation. December (No date yet) Radio City Music Hall Christmas Show, New York City $115.00 ($60.00 Dep. with reservation) EARLY RESERVATIONS ARE MOST APPRECIATED!!