Knights in Action Newsletter March 2017 Volume 2, Issue 3 Knights of Columbus Pope John Paul the Great Council 13784 LOVE GOD AND SERVE YOUR NEIGHBOR ASH WEDNESDAY (March 1st) OUR PRINCIPLES Charity Unity Fraternity Patriotism What's the purpose of Ash Wednesday? It marks first day of the 40 days of Lent, a roughly six-week period (not including Sundays) dedicated to reflection, prayer and fasting in preparation for Easter. It ends on Holy Thursday, the fifth day of Holy Week (the week leading up to Easter) that marks the Last Supper. In addition to certain rules about foods and fasting, many Christians (and even non-christians) abstain from additional foods, luxury or material goods or certain activities and habits. Where do the ashes some people put on their face come from? They're obtained from the burning of the palms of the previous Palm Sunday, which occurs on the Sunday before Easter, and applied during services. Palm Sunday marks Jesus' return to Jerusalem, when people waved palm branches to celebrate his arrival. The ashes are typically mixed with Holy Water or oil. What do the ashes mean? The ashes, applied in the shape of a cross, are a symbol of penance, mourning and mortality. Centuries ago, participants used to sprinkle themselves with ashes and repent much more publicly, but the practice fell away sometime between the 8th-10th century before evolving into what it is today. There aren't any particular rules about how long the ashes should be worn, but most people wear them throughout the day as a public expression of their faith and penance. What else do Catholics have to do? On Ash Wednesday, Catholic adults must observe a fast eating only one large meal or two small meals. Those meals must not contain any meat. In fact, Catholics 14 and older must refrain from eating meat on every Friday from Ash Wednesday until Good Friday. In accordance with Lent as a time of abstinence, many Catholics choose to give something up or change an ingrained habit during the 40-day period. The Church also encourages the faithful to give more time to prayer and charity before the celebration of Easter. Website: https://www.kofcknights.org/councilsite/?cno=13784 1 INSIDE THIS ISSUE Council Officers 2 Family Prayer 2 Degree Schedule 2 Pictures of Knights Night Out 3 Catholic Trivia 4 Annual Diocesan Appeal 4 Grand Knight s Note 5 Picture of St. Luke Church 5 Need Help Note 5 Monthly Reading Rec. 6 Upcoming Events for March 6 Congratulations Note 6 40 Cans for Lent 6 Our Shinning Stars 7 Our Popes of Past 7 Talents of Brother Knights 8 MONTHLY MEETINGS Council 13784 First Wednesday Each Month 7:00pm - Rosary 7:30pm - Business Meeting Council Officer Meeting Third Wednesday Each Month 7:00pm Business Meeting Assembly 2588 Fourth Tuesday Each Month 7:00pm - Rosary 7:30pm - Business Meeting
COUNCIL OFFICERS GRAND KNIGHT SK Norman R. Wood, Jr. FAMILY PRAYER DEPUTY GRAND KNIGHT SK John Burke CHAPLAIN REV. MSGR. Raphael Peprah WARDEN SK Christian Brousseau CHANCELLOR SK Stephen Kondzella FINANCIAL SECRETARY SK Art Fritz RECORDER James Moyer TREASURER SK Salvadore Costa INSIDE GUARD SK Basil Orciga OUTSIDE GUARD Robert A. Wood, Sr. 3 YEAR TRUSTEE SK Ivol Sexton 2 YEAR TRUSTEE SK Kenn White 1 YEAR TRUSTEE Albino M De Castro DEGREE SCHEDULE FOR DISTRICT 3 MARCH 15 th 4632 (Fr. Habet s) None Scheduled April 8 th (511 Hampton) April 1 st (Manassas, VA) O Lord Jesus, you lived in the home of Mary and Joseph in Nazareth. There you grew in age, wisdom and grace as you prepared to fulfill your mission as our Redeemer. We entrust our family to you. O Blessed Mary, you are the Mother of our Savior. At Nazareth you cared for Jesus and nurtured him in the peace and joy of your home. We entrust our family to you. O Saint Joseph, You provided a secure and loving home for Jesus and Mary, and gave us a model of fatherhood while showing us the dignity of work. We entrust our family to you. Holy Family, We consecrate ourselves and our family to you. May we be completely united in a love that is lasting, faithful and open to the gift of new life. Help us grow in virtue, to forgive one another from our hearts, and to live in peace all our days. Keep us strong in faith, persevering in prayer, diligent in our work, and generous toward those in need. May our home, O Holy Family, truly become a domestic church where we reflect your example in our daily life. Amen. Jesus, Mary and Joseph, pray for us! If you would like something posted in future newsletters, please contact the Grand Knight Norm Wood at nzmmrw@gmail.com 2
KNIGHTS NIGHT OUT FEBRUAY 2017 Pictures from February s Knights Night Out Super Bowl Party at Brother Art s Home 3
CATHOLIC TRIVIA LAST MONTH S QUESTIONS WITH ANSWERS OUR 1. Which SHINING two of the original STARS 8 temptations FOR were combined FRATERNAL to become sloth? YEAR A: Apathy 2015-2016 and Sadness 2. What animal and color does the sin envy link to? A: Dog and Green 3. What did St. Thomas Aquinas use to keep himself from committing the sin of gluttony? A: Ashes 4. Which one of the Deadly Sins is linked to the color red? A: Anger 5. Purity is a virtue for which sin? A: Lust 6. What is a virtue for pride? A: Humility 7. Who is the demon of 'Lust' and marital discord? A: Asmodeus 8. Getting thrown in snake pits is the punishment for which sin? A: Sloth 9. Which people can serve as Ordinary Ministers of Holy Communion at Mass? A: Priest, Bishop, Archbishop 10. At what age are Cardinals excluded from participating in the electoral process? A: 80 ----------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- THIS MONTH S QUESTIONS 1. Who is responsible for electing the new Pope? 2. Where do Papal Elections take place? 3. What is the maximum number of Cardinal Electors permitted to elect the Pope? 4. Traditionally, how is the Pope's death verified? 5. What is the penalty for a Cardinal who breaks the oath of secrecy regarding the Papal Election? 6. What color of smoke rises from the chapel's chimney once a new Pope has been chosen? 7. How many votes must a Cardinal receive before he is elected as Supreme Pontiff? 8. Who chooses the name for the newly-elected Pope? 9. Who announces the election results to the waiting crowds? 10. What is the youngest age of a Pope to date? 2017 Annual Diocesan Appeal: Building Our Family of Faith Welcome to the 2017 Annual Diocesan Appeal Building Our Family of Faith. As you may have heard, the Appeal has changed timing from the fall to the spring and all 145 parishes are once again conducting it at the same time. This year s theme is inspired by two sources. The first source is Galatians 6:10.: So, as we have the opportunity, let us do good to all men, especially to those who are of the household of faith. The second source is from Pope Pius XII. In his Encyclical Mystici Corporis he says that there can be no discontinuity between the inward and outward graces of the Church in all its members (Cf. DS 3808 ff.), indicating that the gifts to the Church are to radiate outward, a theme repeated in Gaudium et Spes regarding the wider creation. With an overall goal of nearly $2.7 million, the 2017 Appeal will provide critical funding to nineteen diverse and impactful ministries that affect the lives of thousands of people in our Diocese. We look forward to sharing with you more about the Appeal and its impact in the very near future. 4
GRAND KNIGHT S NOTE Worthy Brothers, we are now past the halfway point in this Fraternal Year, and although we have been doing great so far there is always room to do more. Starting membership and insurance numbers for Star Council was 7 new members and 3 new insurances, and as of this writing we are at 6 new members and 3 new insurances, so we only need 1 new member to meet the numbers part of the Star Council Program. I truly believe that we can make these numbers, and even more, with your continued hard work. This is a team effort and we only have a few months to make it happen as June 30 th will be upon us faster than we think. With the new Fraternal Year coming quickly, it is time to think about the new Council Officers and upcoming elections. I will step down as Grand Knight so someone will need to step up and run the Council. I am hoping that some of you will consider volunteering for a Council position as many of the current officers have held their positions for longer than a year and need a break. Here is a list of Officers we will be casting votes for in May/June. An artist s drawing of what St. Luke Church will look like after the renovations You can help our Council raise funds to help support our Parish. It is easy and doesn t cost you anything. If you are a Amazon.com user, then we would ask that you access Amazon.com via our Council Website at. Once at our website, (located on the first page of this newsletter) you will find this logo. Just click on the logo and you will be taken to another screen which will provide another link in the center of the page, click that link and it will take you to Amazon s Home Page. All you have to do is shop (including Prime Members) and our Council makes money (10% on each purchase). Every time you buy from Amazon.com using this logo on our Council website, Amazon pays the Council. The money Amazon pays us, comes from Amazon s funds and has no bearing on the price you pay for the items you order. Please help us raise funds through the FREE way provided by Amazon.com. Thank you for your support! 5
Do you have a disability or are of an age where you cannot accomplish those things that you use to? Do you need your leaves raked and bagged or the shrubs cut back some? What about stuff inside the home need a picture hung, is the sink leaking, what about changing a light bulb? The Knights of Columbus may be able to help you. Give us a call and we will scope out what it is you need done and if we can do it, we will. There is no charge for labor, but if something needs to be obtained from the store, the cost would be your responsibility. Call the Grand Knight at 757-675-7504 or email him at nzmmrw@gmail.com. (There is no cost for this service) MONTHLY READING RECOMMENDATION HOLY WATER By Rev. Henry Theiler In clear, convincing language, Father Theiler lays out for Christians countless surprising, but long-forgotten truths about Holy Water, and explains the interior acts and dispositions that are necessary for this blessed gift of God to have the sanctifying effect our Lord intends for you. UPCOMING EVENTS State Basketball Free Throw Competition March 18 th - Saint Gertrude s High School, Richmond (registration begins @ 8:30) Father Bader Scholarship January 1st March 31 st Open to Knight s Family (see Grand Knight for specifics) State Quarterly Meeting March 11 th Charlottesville Veterans Cemetery Presentation March 28 th 7:00pm (St. Luke Church) Founder s Day March 29 th Knights Night Out March 18 th Fr. Habet s St. Patty s Dinner/Dance Annual Virginia State Convention May 5-7 in Williamsburg (if interested in attending contact the Grand Knight) CONGRATULATIONS The following Knights have advanced in January: Rev. Msgr. Raphael Peprah 2 nd Degree Br. Ryan Holland 1 st & 2 nd Degree Br. Jojo Camano 3 rd Degree Br. Jim Moyer 3 rd Degree 40 CANS FOR LENT Starting on Ash Wednesday and continuing through to Good Friday, the Knights of Columbus, Council 13784, will be collecting can goods and other non-perishable food items to help fill the shelves of St. Luke s Food Bank. The intent of this food drive is for each parishioner to donate one can of food for each day of Lent. All items donated will help those less fortunate than ourselves and will meet God s intension of helping others. Last year St. Luke parishioners were very gracious and donated over 1100 lbs. 6
OUR SHINING STARS FOR FRATERNAL YEAR 2015-2016 KNIGHT OF THE YEAR SK Christian Brousseau FAMILY OF THE YEAR The Fritz Family YOUNG MAN OF THE YEAR Nestor Guardado YOUNG WOMAN OF THE YEAR Maria Meza OUR POPES OF PAST Saint Adrian III (884-885): Born in Rome, he was elected Pope in May of the year 884. He refused to give in to Emperor Basilius of the East, who pressured him for the annulment of Fozio s excommunication. Adrian established that, imperial confirmation was unnecessary to consecrate the Pope. While he was on his way to France, invited by Emperor Charles the Fat to participate at the Diet of Worms, he died in route and was buried in the Abbey of Nonantolo, near Modena. He was proclaimed Saint, but the nomination was challenged until June of 1891 when he became a Saint. 7
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