June 2018 SFX Knights Newsletter St. Francis Xavier the Missionary Council # 10957 In Service to One, In Service to All Council Meetings held at St. Francis Xavier Parish Hall 2 nd and 4 th Tuesday s @ 7:00 P.M. 21370 Newtowne Neck Road, Compton, MD 20659 Grand Knight s Report June 2018 Our Spring Breakfast (May 20 th ) went great! We had so much help that our workload was low and we were able to enjoy the morning. Although we had our regular breakfast stuff, which is always good, John Boy Morgan cooked up some potatoes and onions that people were raving about. John, you may have gooned yourself! Thanks also go to John Breck for bringing homecooked Sausage Gravy and to James Morgan for slaving over that hot grill in the blazing sun. And I m grateful to all those that cooked eggs and pancakes so I didn t have to. There was a special event afterward: some of the wives took advantage of the gathering to get together to make a Philippino dish called lumpia (and maybe have a wee bit of wine). Thanks Margo Holton for hosting that. We raised some funds for the Pastoral Council Center (they are the group that worked with the kids at Great Mills HS following the shooting). Thanks to everyone that helped with the breakfast: Jeannie, James, John, and George Morgan, Don, Paula and Anitra McLeod, (John) Wesley Hill, Bob Bowles, John Breck, Dr Dan Geary, Herb Male, Mike DeManss, Richard Harrell, Paul Roman, Jonathan Lowe, and Dale Rebarchick. Congratulations to our two new officers: Herb Male will take over as Advocate, and Paul Roman will take over as Inside Guard (1). And along those lines I have good/bad news. Big Jim Berned will become
the new District Warden working alongside Bob Bowles who will become the new District Deputy. Congratulations to them both but we lose Big Jim s expertise as Program Director. We need a replacement please give it some thought. No doubt you ve seen the MD State Convention Awards our council won at Ocean City earlier this month. We did so well because we have a great team of Knights that are willing to work and work hard: Jim Berned (Program Director), Mike DeManss (Membership), Don McLeod (Culture of Life), Dale Rebarchick (Church Activities), James Morgan (Community Activities), John Breck (Family Activities), Jimmy Berned (Youth Activities), and George Morgan (Council Activities). Well we wanted it and now we have it: full on summer! With summer comes travel and Father s Day (June 17 th ). Be safe. Fraternally, SK Mike Holton, Grand Knight Council #10957 Chaplain s Report Knights of Columbus Chaplain s Reflection June 2018 Dear Brother Knights, It s a great joy to have Fr. Charles Connor from Mount St. Mary s Seminary in Emmitsburg Maryland give our parish mission (retreat) beginning on June 6 th and culminating on the Feast of the Sacred Heart on Friday, June 8 th. I m very grateful to have the Knights of Columbus present at the Mass on that Friday and for hosting the reception immediately after. It is an added blessing to have the original statue of the Sacred Heart of Jesus that once adorned our church, now restored and returned to its original place in our sanctuary for the feast of the Sacred Heart on Friday, June 8 th. With all that in mind, I wanted to share a few thoughts about the devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The story begins with St. Margaret Mary Alacoque (1647-1690), who was well known as the religious sister whose revelations helped to spread the devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Jesus revealed to
her that the chief features of this devotion would be reception of Holy Communion on the first Friday of each month, Eucharistic adoration during a "Holy hour" on Thursdays (to meditate on Jesus Agony in the Garden), and the celebration of the Feast of the Sacred Heart. In an apparition Our Lord said these words to St. Margaret Mary: "Look at this Heart which has loved men so much, and yet men do not want to love Me in return. Through you My divine Heart wishes to spread its love everywhere on earth." In the apparitions to St. Margaret Mary, Our Lord gave these twelve promises to all who are devoted to His Sacred Heart: 1. I will give them all the graces necessary for their state of life. 2. I will establish peace in their families. 3. I will console them in all their troubles. 4. They shall find in My Heart an assured refuge during life and especially at the hour of their death. 5. I will pour abundant blessings on all their undertakings. 6. Sinners shall find in My Heart the source of an infinite ocean of mercy. 7. Tepid souls shall become fervent. 8. Fervent souls shall speedily rise to great perfection. 9. I will bless the homes where an image of My Heart shall be exposed and honored. 10. I will give to priests the power of touching the most hardened hearts. 11. Those who propagate this devotion shall have their names written in My Heart, never to be effaced. 12. The all-powerful love of My Heart will grant to all those who shall receive Communion on the First Friday of nine consecutive months the grace of final repentance; they shall not die under my displeasure, nor without receiving their
Sacraments; My heart shall be their assured refuge at that last hour. These promises are worth pondering, especially as we prepare for Fr. Connor s upcoming retreat on devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. May these promises inspire us to be the men that God created us to be: men on fire with the love of Christ. I m reminded of a great contemporary Christian song by Third Day called, Soul on Fire : https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=i7lv9omjv_0 The lyrics go something like this: God, I'm running for Your heart I'm running for Your heart Till I am a soul on fire Lord, I'm longing for Your ways I'm waiting for the day When I am a soul on fire Till I am a soul on fire St. Catherine of Siena once said: Be the person God created you to be and you will set the world on fire. May the Heart of Jesus set us on fire with His love! In Christ and St. Francis Xavier, Fr. Rob St. Francis Xavier Church News Looking ahead: Jun 6 7 to 8 PM Holy Hour with Father Charles Connor @ SFX Jun 7 Devotion to Sacred Heart 7 to 8 PM @ SFX Church Jun 8 Feast of the Sacred Heart 7 PM Holy Mass followed by a book signing and reception in Parish Hall
Remember Fathers Day June 17, 2018 Happy Birthday!! We would like to extend our Best Wishes to the following people who are celebrating their birthday this Month. Daniel C. Geary Jun 02 Fr. Robert G, Maro Jun 09 John Wesley Hill Jun 12 Andrew D. Dowdell Jun 16 Cody A. Mattingly Jun 18 Erik W. McLeod Jun 24 Richard C. Gass Jun 30 Please read the June edition of The Maryland State Bulletin, a list of all the Awards from the State Convention is there. http://www.kofc-md.org/docs1415/md_newsletter.pdf
Father Andrew White Assembly #377 Faithful Navigator Column (In Service to our Clergy and Veterans) My Brother Knights, This year has flown by! Please remember to set Thursday, 14 June (Flag Day) on your calendars. After the Leonardtown Flag Day events, we will hold our Annual Flag Day Awards Dinner at St. Mary s Council 1470 home, starting at 6:30 P.M. Please RSVP before June 7, make your reservations through our Worthy Faithful Navigator, Charlie Tennyson either at (240) 538-2650 or at ct1492@md.metrocast.net Remember that because of the Awards Dinner, there is no regular Assembly meeting this month. I want to thank everyone for their support during this past Fraternal Year. Our new Faithful Navigator will be SK Nick Powers. Our Assembly will be in great hands with him and I encourage the continued support from all of you just as you supported us during the past year. Vivat Jesus! Father Andrew White Assembly #377 District Deputy s Report My Brothers As my term as District Deputy comes to an end, I wish to thank you for making me feel welcome at your council, thank you for strong friendships developed through the Knights of Columbus and I look forward to continued participation in charitable activities around the county with you. Take this time to reflect on the differences you have made over the past two years: purchased tablets for use at the Carenet Pregrancy
Centers, donated basic supplies to merchant seaman stranded on their ship in the Baltimore harbor, donated water and clothing to the people in Puerto Rico, sustained the piggery in Africa to assist Fr Boniface and his seminarians and finally, we are supporting the young men in our communities that are contemplating the priesthood. This was above and beyond the good work you do within your own council and parish. The need for our work never ends. Likewise, your efforts to recruit more young men to join in your activities must go on as well. They are out there, just ask! Make a difference in their life, it will make a difference in your as well. One Knight can make a difference, every member counts. SK Paul Zimmerman Knights of Columbus District Deputy Maryland District #4 CONGRATULATIONS To our Second Graders who made their First Holy Communion on May 12 and our Eight Graders who are to be Confirmed on May 16, 2018 SLATE OF OFFICERS May 8, 2018, we held our Election of Officers and with that I have included the Slate of Elected Council Officers, for the Columbian Year 2017-2018. OFFICE NOMINEES Chaplain Rev. Fr. SK Rob Maro Appointed Assistant Chaplain Deacon Bill Nickerson Appointed Grand Knight SK Michael Holton. Deputy Grand Knight SK Michael Demanss
Financial Secretary SK Jim Howe, Jr. Appointed Chancellor James L. Berned III Recorder Matthew Wilson Warden George A. Morgan Treasurer SK George Kennett Lecturer SK John Pomerville Advocate SK Herb Male Inside Guard (1) Paul Roman Inside Guard (2) Jonathan R. Lowe Outside Guard (1) SK Tommy Howe Outside Guard (2) John F. Morgan 3 Year Trustee SK Bob Bowles, Sr. 2 Year Trustee SK Jim L. Berned, Jr. 1 Year Trustee PGK James E. Morgan Delegates to the Maryland State Convention Delegate SK Michael Holton 1 st Delegate SK Jim Berned, Jr. 1 st, Alt. Delegate SK Bob Bowles 2 nd. Alt. Delegate PGK James Morgan 10957 Election Committee Gavin Arvizo Fraternal Benefits Advisor Knights of Columbus Insurance Bus: 240-298-3873 Gavin.arvizo@kofc.org@kofc.org
Remember One Star Council, Per District Congratulations to our Graduates IT OUT
May was a very Busy Month! COUNCIL AWARDS Below are the Awards we received at the 120 th Maryland State Convention, held in Ocean City in May...4, 6 & 6 Our Division is D Our Council received the: (1) Surge for Service Award And received; (1) Second Place for Overall Membership Recruitment (2) Second Place for Overall Membership Percentage of goal (3) Second Place for Overall Insurance Percentage of goal We received First Place Awards; (1) Culture of Life Activities Award (2) Youth Activities Award (3) Family Activities Award (4) Council Activities Award (5) Overall Excellence Award (State) Second Place Award; (1) Church Activities Award And one Third Place Award for: (1) Community Activities Award Thanks to all the Chairmen of these Activities and to all who participated to make these good things happen...see pictures below: Top Awards from the Left all Category D : 2 nd Place Membership Recruitment, 2 nd Place Membership Percentage of Goal, 2 nd Place Insurance Percentage of Goal, 2 nd Place Church Activities. Bottom Awards from the left Category D : 1 st Place Culture of Life Activities, 1 st Place Youth Activities, 1 st Place Family Activities, 1 st Place Council Activities, 1 st Place Overall Excellence Award.
Top Is the Council and State Resolutions for St. Francis Xavier the Missionary Council s 25 th Anniversary Bottom from Left are: Surge for Service Award, 3 rd Place Community Activities and Supremes Picture of the Holy Family Award for Recruitment. Helping out with the refreshments at Confirmation at SFX May 16, 2018
The Cake Reception table George getting it set up and ready Jeannie & Amy helping to serve Family, Friends and Confirmands Fr, Rob wore his Special K of C vestments in honor of Mother s Day and appreciation of the Awards we received in Ocean City State Convention Mother s Day Carnations Spring Breakfast May 20, 2018
Mike and Mike at the front door James and Dan tending the grill Herb, John and Wes tending the eggs and pancakes Herb & John whipping up a batch Wes getting those pancakes ready Bob helping with the pancakes Serving line for the breakfast drinks condiments and fruit George checking the fruit
Arthur Scott, Betty Joann Scott and Lisa Farrell of the Pastoral Counseling, not pictured Don McLeod Mrs. House enjoying the Breakfast along with Mrs. Guy, Margo and Jeanie Bob and Claire caught off guard for a picture Parish family enjoying the breakfast Enjoying or spring breakfast had many comments on how good it was
Coming Events June 2018 6/02 & 03 - First Sunday Rosary s 6/02 & 03 - Announcement for Carnations Father s Day 6/08 - Rededication Mass at SFX with Fr. Conner, Knights Color Corps with book signing and reception after. 6/12 - General Membership Meeting 6/14 - Flag Day 6/14 - Flag Disposal Day by the Legion Post 221 in Leonardtown 4:30 PM 6/14 - Assembly Awards Dinner at St. Mary s Home 6:30-7PM cocktails and horderves, dinner at 7PM 6/15 - Family of the Month (May) Due 6/16 - K of C Blue Crabs Baseball Game (4:00 pm tailgate) Altar Servers to attend, with our Sponsorship 6/16 - Collect Baby Bottles after 4:00 pm Mass 6/16-4 th Degree Exemplification, Laurel, MD 6/17 - Father s Day Carnations 6/17 - Collect Baby Bottles after 8:00 & 11:00 am Mass 6/18 - Help out at Care-Net with the Baby Bottles 6/20 - Chapter Meeting Bowie 6/21-1 st & 2 nd Degree OLOW Council 6/24 - Family Breakfast SFX 08:30 -m 12:30 6/26 - K of C Meeting 7:00 p.m. (Planning Meeting) 6/29-7/1 - Leadership Conference (Solomon s Holiday Inn)
Bishop McNamara Chapter Invites you TO SOUTHERN MD BLUE CRABS VS York Revolution Saturday, 16 June 2018, 6:30pm $15.00 Ticket Price Includes: Box Seat Admission to Game (GREAT SEATS!!!) Tailgate Party (4pm-6pm) Grilled All Beef Hot Dogs, Hamburger Chicken and Ribs Crunchy Potato Chips 1765 St. Linus Drive, Waldorf, MD 20602 Soda & Beer Grilled Twinkies *Kids Park/Play Area * Fireworks after Game* Colors to be presented by Fr. Andrew White Assembly Flag Team For more info and Tickets contact: SK Jim Berned, PGK (H) 301-475-5107 (C) 301-904-6244
Join us for a Community Breakfast Sunday, June 24, 2018 St. Francis Xavier Church Hall 8:30 to 12:30 Regular and Blue Berry Pancakes, Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Home Fried Potatoes, or Biscuit with Sausage Gravy, Coffee, & Juice Free Will Donation Benefit Leonardtown Volunteer Rescue Squad