Good Sh e pherd C ou n c il 1 16 7 2 Vol ume XXI I, Issue IX ober 20 1 8 Shepherd's Watch Newsletter of the Knights of Columbus Good Shepherd Council 11672. INSIDE THIS ISSUE: Grand Knight s M essage Brother Knights, Catholic Gentlemen - Tibi Necesitas Es (You are needed) GK Message 1 Council Administration 2 Financial Secretaries Report 2nd/3rd Degrees 4 Special Prayers 5 Faith in Action 6 Life 7 Lecturer s Corner 8 Family of the Month 10 Knight of the Month 10 Birthdays 10 Family 10 Community 15 & Nov Calendars 17 USEFUL WEBSITES Knights of Columbus Council: http://council11672.weebly.com Knights of Columbus Insurance: www.kofc.org/un/en/insurance/ index.html Assembly 004 website: http://assembly0004.weebly.com 3 As I review this newsletter I stand at awe at all the good you do. I was lucky enough to participate in the Church Mission and listened to Father Ron recall his childhood, relive his early years and experience some really weird stuff. If they ever come looking I need to report now that when I was an altar boy I (not alone) ate some of the hosts that were in the pantry, not yet blessed. Yep, I was hungry I guess, and yes I grew up in a pretty good neighborhood. That being said, the Mission allowed me to sit and observe the sheer number of my fellow Knights whom were and are always in the audience, readers, singing in the choir, Eucharistic Ministers, ushers, collect the donations etc., etc., etc. You all should be proud of your service to the church and your faith community. Your contributions are what drive this church in service to others. In almost all of the ministries at Good Shepherd the Knights serve, some to the point of exhaustion and others with prayer and financial support, but we serve. To that I commend you and ask you to find your calling, rise to your given gifts and pick one more, one less attractive and less sexy and maybe even a little uncomfortable and give back. Our Council is in a transition when it comes to the Knights that volunteer on the Exemplification Teams. Those of you that have the ability to support this effort are most welcome to volunteer for something you might feel comfortable doing and we need done. Please give this conscious consideration. Over the next few weeks we are going to do a couple things we have not done before. 6/7 we will be passing out blessed Thumb Rosaries and rosary guides to our fellow parishioners. This required only 10 minutes of your time after mass, just meet us in the vestibule as soon as possible after mass to gather some guides and a basket with the thumb rosaries. 27/28 is our Intellectual Disabilities Campaign and we will only pass out tootsie rolls at the Church. Please join the Knights as we attempt to support the ID Campaign. Additionally, I will be out of town that weekend and really could use a few extra Knights to step up and support the Deputy Grand Knight and Financial Secretary. Again for 10 minutes after mass. Lastly, for now, we will be having two Tailgate Parties for comradery/fellowship and to collect dollars for the ID Campaign. They will be the 13 th of and the 3 rd of Nov. An entry fee of $10 per family is requested and you are responsible for the food you eat and drink you drink. Also we ask that you donate or contribute a small side dish / desert, others may share. We are providing the Grill and sauces! This will only be as much fun as you all make it! Thank you. Please take care of yourself and your loved ones. God Bless You All Vivat Jesus, Mike Weist Grand Knight, Council 11672
Page 2 COUNCIL ADMINISTRATION All are welcome, volunteer opportunities exist is all areas. Connect with a director or leader and give back. Offer a suggestion and lets us make stuff happen. Service Program Personnel Faith in Action Programs Director DGK Brian Moran Faith Director Community Director Family Director Life Director Membership Director Thomas Dollman Brian Moran Joseph Jeries Frank Tomasella Pat Jackson Standing Committees Recruitment Committee Insurance Promotion Retention Chairman Public Relations Vocations Chairman Health Services Special Committees / Teams Disaster Relief Newsletter Ceremonials Habitat for Humanity Photography COUNCIL OFFICERS Grand Knight Michael Weist 256-715-0799 Deputy Grand Knight Chaplain Assistant Chaplain Chancellor Brian Moran Rev Phil O Kennedy Deacon Paul Keil Rudolfo Chavez Financial Secretary Ben Cumbie 256-783-9627 Warden Recorder Treasurer Advocate Terry Carlson Bob Hirschbuehler Lane Mousel Michael Lenz 1 Year Trustee Stephen Laws 2 Year Trustee Steven Gentz 3 Year Trustee Mervin Eberhardt Lecturer Inside Guard Outside Guard Peter Wozny Danny Nelson Mike Sosebee Nov Nov Nov Nov Nov Nov Nov Dec LOOKING AHEAD ober 2018 Calendar Highlights 1 - Monthly Council Business Meeting @ 7:30 p.m. 6/7 - Knights to pass out rosary cards after masses 13 - Regional Meeting @ St Johns in Madison. 13 - Tailgate Party Auburn vs. Tenn. (TBD) 14 - Monthly Parish Breakfast; 8:30-10:15 a.m. 17-1st Degree @ 6 p.m. (as needed) 17 - Monthly Officers Meeting @ 7:00 p.m. 27/28 - Tootsie Roll Drive after masses District Soccer Challenge (location/date TBD) November 2018 Calendar Highlights 3 - Tailgate Party Alabama vs. LSU (TBD) 5 - Quarterly Council Rosary @ 7:00 p.m. 5 - Monthly Council Business Meeting @ 7:30 p.m. 10/11 - Tootsie Roll Drive at St Joes 11 - Monthly Parish Breakfast; 8:30-10:15 a.m. 14-1st Degree @ 6 p.m. (as needed) 14 - Monthly Officers Meeting @ 7:00 p.m. December 2018 Calendar Highlights 2 - Christmas Party @ 2 p.m
Page 3 Monthly Parish Breakfast The following is a summary of our 2018 breakfast activity as of September: COUNCIL Yearly Profit to Date Number Meals Served $ 3,221.29 1199 Avg. Profit per Breakfast $357.92 Avg. Meals Served per Month 133.2 September Activities Report Ben Cumbie Financial Secretary Charitable contributions were as follows: Catholic Center of Concern $250 St Jude Children s Research Hospital $100 Good Shepherd Pro Life Committee $250 Rose of Sharon $300 Good Shepherd Backpack Program $250 Community Free Dental Clinic $125 Good Shepherd Youth Group $500 Council Meeting Can Drive for the Good Shepherd Pantry Don t forget those canned goods. Each Knight is asked to bring two canned or non-perishable foodstuff items to the monthly Council business meeting. Dollars donated no longer equate to pounds but do count toward an annual refund. Below is a summary of our donations for the 2018-2019 fraternal year as of the 25 of Sep, 2018. Number of Cans or Non-Perishable food Items 154 Total Pounds Food Items Donated 103.27 Dollars Donated 0 Merrimack Hall $300 VOLUNTEER HOURS and VOLUNTEER ACTIVITIES Council 11672 has ordered 18 Cases of Tootsie Rolls for the 2018 Intellectual Disabilities Campaign. If you would like a case $25.00 or a box $5.00 for Halloween or office use, bring your numbers to Ben Cumbie at the Council meeting and we can exchange money for Candy. Great advertising for the Knights and supports your Halloween shopping. You may pass your hours and events to the Financial Secretary at any time. We will report them to the Council. Visit our website at: http://council11672.weebly.com
Page 4 COUNCIL ADMINISTRATION Congratulations to our 5 members that made the trip to Cullman 15 Sep 2018, for their 2nd and 3rd Degree Exemplifications. Left to right they are; Dave Polh, John Beckman, Roque Haines, Jim Pryor, and Peter Wozny. Great work Men. 2nd and 3rd Degree Exemplifications in Alabama 2018 / 2019 Members that have not yet made their 2nd and 3rd Degree Exemplification please review the below dats and locations and plan to attend an exemplification where you are living. You may always travel, just ensure our council is aware that you are attending an exemplification outside our district. There is paperwork we need to submit! Date Location Date Location 11/11/18 Montgomery 2/17/19 Auburn 11/17/18 Elberta 3/2/19 Huntsville 12/1/18 Guntersville 4/13/19 Orange Beach 1/12/19 Mobile 4/7/19 Enterprise 1/26/19 Birmingham 6/23/19 Birmingham 2/9/19 Muscle Shoals Degree Team Members Needed If you have some thespian in you and would like to participate in the exemplifications as a member of the team, please contact Pat Jackson or Steve Laws for training opportunities. Our first degree team has been intact for many years and some are looking for an opportunity to pass on their skills. Training is always available but barely needed you can do this!
Page 5 FAITH (Special Prayers) Knights Jerry Lukens PRAYERS for Priests Bill Schultz Glenn Anderson Frank Tomasella Gerald Jackson Mike Wolk Rafael Beckman Jim Johnston Father Josh Altonji Bill Bodden George Sloan Harry O Beirne Greg Gero Knights in VA, NC an SC Hurricane area All our Brother in Distress Brother John Mary (Jeremy Winter-now in the Carmelite Order) Family and Friends Dakota Miller Linda Hirschbuehler Mary Ann Bodden Lauren Mosley Samuel Cardenas Joan Kotzman Aaron Masterson Sharon Rivette Juan Perez Peyton Chipman FOCUS Mary Parker Clarence Phinney Phil Doster Richard Sanchez Robert Miranatez Ronda Simon Bert Best John Michael Tan Blanka Allgood Ellen Mosely Liam Maher Linda Johnston Lee Sandler Darlene Fout Mary Dinneen Wanda Nelson Jennifer Corass Jane Geoffroy Darryl Pate Lynn Hall Cathy Kulas Lisa Schultz Christopher Dollman Barbara Hills Nichole O Brien James Rivette Our First Responders Pope Francis Prayer by Pope Benedict XVI Lord Jesus Christ, eternal High Priest, you offered yourself to the Father on the altar of the cross and through the outpouring of the Holy Spirit gave your priestly people a share in your redeeming sacrifice. Hear our prayer for the sanctification of our priests. Grant that all who are ordained to the ministerial priesthood may be ever more conformed to you, the Divine Master. May they preach the Gospel with pure heart and clear conscience. Let them be shepherds according to your own heart, single-minded in service to you and to the Church, and shining examples of a holy, simple, and joyful life. Through the prayers of the Blessed Virgin Mary, your Mother and ours, draw all priests and the flocks entrusted to their care to the fullness of eternal life where you live and reign with the Father and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. Amen. Remember our Servants of the Lord PRAY FOR PRIESTS
Page 6 FAITH in Action BDC Kiosk Pass the word, we are all building the domestic Church and St Joseph is giving us the tools to get the work done. Our council has acquired a complete set of Building the Domestic Church literature and is now available in the Knights Room. Read a book, pass it on and get another. 6 / 7, following each mass, the Knights will pass out Rosary Guides and Thump Rosaries at the doors of the church. Father Phil has given us his blessing and we shall show the way for our fellow Knights and the men of our church. 6 / 7 ober, 2018 Please join the Knights just after mass and assist in passing out the Rosary Guides and Thumb Rosaries at Good Shepherd. 10 minutes of your time and no more! Council Quarterly Rosary for the Sick Monday 5 November 2018 - Quarterly Council Rosary for the Sick. Beginning at 7 PM and running till the start of the Council Business Meeting. A great idea provided to us by Sir Knight Tim Sullivan. These rosaries are just prior to our business meeting and will end at 7:25. These scheduled rosaries will be Aug, Nov, Feb, and May each year designed to draw us together as one cohesive group. The rosary is listed in the bulletin, begins at 7 p.m. sharp and is scheduled for each Monday night. Your families are welcome to join us as this is an open event.
Shepherd's Watch O c t o b e r 2 01 8 Page 7 LIFE Annually our Council supports the Merrimack Hall golf tournament with a hole sponsorship. This year is no different. If you or your company would like to independently sponsor or you might consider playing Contact Lauren Chenoweth or our member Knight Paul Rivette. Monday, November 5th, 2018 The Ledges Country Club 32 Castle Down Drive 11:00 a.m. Shotgun Start 8:30 a.m. Registration 4:30 p.mp Reception Begins Entry Fee: $800 per Team Payment Due. 31 Make Checks payable to Merrimack Hall
Page 8 Lecturer s Corner (Education and Entertainment for the Good of the Order) Lecturer s Corner (Education and Entertainment for the Good of the Order) Becoming a Real Man of God K nights, continuing with last month s newletter and the Into the Breach exhortation, another fantastic booklet entitled, Becoming a Real Man of God is also an incredible read or listen. This is part of the Building the Domestic Church series available in a printed form, or electronically online from the Knights of Columbus Catholic Information Service, along with other booklets, at the following website: http://www.kofc.org/un/en/cis/booklets.html#/domestic-church/1/20 Troubleshooting Info: Some may have trouble downloading the.pdf file. One way to overcome this is to right-click your mouse where it says, Download PDF. Then select Save Target as. Then save the file to your computer to view it. This is shown in the image to the right. There is also an audio file for those wanting to listen to the booklet read aloud. http://www.kofc.org/en/av/cis/cis_veritas_322_en.mp3 Dust off the cobwebs of our Faith Our Catholic faith is central to the Knights of Columbus. Let us all remember what we learned about our faith from our families, religious education and RCIA classes, schools and churches as we grew up - the fundamentals of our faith. Mysteries of the Holy Rosary. The Joyful Mysteries Annunciation Visitation Birth of Jesus Presentation of Jesus in the Temple Finding of Jesus in the Temple The Sorrowful Mysteries Agony in the Garden Scourging at the Pillar Crowning with Thorns Carrying the Cross Crucifixion The Glorious Mysteries Resurrection Ascension Descent of the Holy Spirit on the Apostles Assumption of Mary Crowning of Mary as Queen of the Angels and Saints The Luminous Mysteries Baptism of Jesus in the Jordan Manifestation of Jesus at the Wedding at Cana Proclamation of the Kingdom of God Transfiguration of Jesus Institution of the Eucharist
Page 9 Lecturer s Corner (Education and Entertainment for the Good of the Order) The 2018 Christmas Raffle - Fund Raiser Prize: Gentleman Jack Tennessee Whiskey 1 Liter Commemorative Bottle. Representation of prize. Tickets go on sale ober 1 st at the Council Business Meeting $5.00 each or 5 for $20.00. Drawing will take place December 2, 2018 at the Knights of Columbus Christmas Party. You do not need to be present to win. Proceeds from this event will go to Catholic Charities USA for Hurricane Florence relief efforts. (https://www.catholiccharitiesusa.org/) Catholic Charities USA is the official domestic relief agency of the U.S. Catholic Church. The Catholic Charities ministry supports disaster response efforts with direct aid, home repair, home rebuilding, health care services and other programs that enable long-term disaster recovery. CCUSA forwards 100 percent of funds raised to Catholic Charities agencies that serve affected communities.
Page 10 FAMILY Family of the Month September 2018 The Knights of Columbus, September 2018 Family of the Month, is the Rudy and Bonnie Chavez family. Another great example of Knights in Action. Rudy and Bonnie, always on the go and always supporting someone in need, if that person is a Knight or not. A mainstay of supporting each and every event, Rudy was instrumental in the development and coordination for a wheelchair ramp at the home of a retired Monsignor and Knight of Columbus member from Louisiana. Organizing the procurement of the lumber, arranging for the volunteers, even designing the layout of the structure. Rudy is all in - in Christ s love and volunteer spirit. Sharing the load, Ms. Bonnie can be found traveling with Rudy, delivering goods and also teaching the children the finer skills of ramp board installation. A member of the choir, Bonnie contributes in many directions but always representing the Catholic Church with her volunteer spirit and Christian charity. Our good friends and September Family of the Month is the Chavez family. Knight of the Month September OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS The officers and members of Council 11672 wish a Happy Birthday to the following Terry Carlson 10-01 Joseph Aiello 10-03 Jim Pryor 10-03 Jeff McFetridge 10-07 Tim Sullivan 10-08 Tracy Wagner 10-08 Ben Cumbie 10-09 Lamar Jackson 10-12 Raul Alonzo 10-13 Rolando Gentolizo 10-13 Phil Dombrowski 10-16 Mike Rose 10-17 Chris Nascone 10-18 Tom Dollman 10-19 Carter Robinson 10-20 Jacob Weist 10-25 Terrance Nordmann 10-26 Joe Noletto 10-28 Roque Haines 10-31 The Knights of Columbus, Council 11672, September 2018 Knight of the Month, Thomas Dollman. A Eucharistic Minister and Council Faith Director, Thomas is a man we look to for inspiration and leadership. Establishing new ideas like the Building the Domestic Church Program, Tom has lead by example, Prayers for Priests Rosary Cards and Thumb Rosaries for distribution, as well as other programs have taken shape and will provide a great source of inspiration to all the membership. Leading the charge is a man who reads and understands scripture and with his wife Becky can be seen leading the way with the Worldwide Marriage Encounter program. Our Knight of the Month Thomas Dollman for September 2018. Knights of Columbus Christmas Party Sunday 2 Dec, 2-5 PM, Family Life Center Save the date and join us all as we come together for our annual Christmas Party. Kids and relatives are definitely invited. Look for Santa to make a surprise visit and our raffle draw will also occur during the gathering.
Page 11 FAMILY Council Advocate Mike Lenz and Chancellor Rudy Chavez listen as the Lecturer Peter Wozny speaks to the monthly Good of the Order, a program designed to provide a Catholic lesson as well as entertainment to the Council. Council Lecturer and August Family of the Month recipient Peter Wozny stands with the Council Chancellor Rudy Chavez. Special thanks to our State Membership Director (Pat Jackson), District Deputy (Brian Lagasse), and our Huntsville Area, Knights of Columbus, Insurance Agent (Logan Lutz) for supporting our council membership as we grow to become a stronger more vibrant Council of Catholic Men.
Page 12 FAMILY Family of the Month August 2018 Family of the Month - Jul 2018 Knight of the Month Aug 2018 Pictured, Christine, Nathan, and Peter Wozny August Family of the Month - 2018 Linda and Jim Johnston Jul Family of the Month. Deputy Grand Knight and United States Army Major Brian Moran receives the Certificate of Appreciation for Military Service Vocations Director Tim Sullivan Tim Sullivan receives a memento from the Alabama State Membership Director Pat Jackson for his efforts in recruiting good Catholic Men into the Knights of Columbus Deputy Grand Knight Brian Moran receives the Certificate of Appreciation for serving as the 2017/2018 Community Director from the Grand Knight Mike Weist All, Well Deserved!
Page 13 FAMILY HONORARY LIFE MEMBERSHIP (earned not awarded) minimum 25 years of consecutive membership and at least 70 years of age Bill Schultz Receives his Honorary Life Membership after 29 years of giving and paying it forward. Bill, with Jan and their granddaughter assisting, are presented the Honorary Life Membership Card, Lapel Pin and Certificate, identifying 29+ years of faithful service to the Knights of Columbus. Bill, a past District 11 Deputy, Alabama State Degree Chairman, and the life blood to the Council, District, and State s degree teams has been a member since 02/01/1989. Bill Received a Certificate of Appreciation for his work as the 2017/2018 Membership Director for Council 11672 where Council 11672 earned quota in insurance and membership. Bill stands to greet members who lined up to congratulate him on reaching Honorary Life Membership and thank him for his years of service on the front lines of Charity, Unity, and Fraternity.
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Page 15 COMMUNITY Grand Knight Has Tickets Available for Purchase
Page 16 COMMUNITY A mobile, three-quarter-scale replica of The Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall in Washington, D.C., and its companion Mobile Education Center is traveling to Huntsville and Northern Alabama. Your support is needed for The Wall That Heals (Vietnam Wall Replica) supporting the 50th Anniversary of the Vietnam War. The WALL that Heals Vietnam traveling wall http://twthhsv.com open 24 hours a day through 2:00 pm on Sunday, November 4th. Volunteer with the Knights of Columbus: Where: John Hunt Park, Huntsville Alabama When: Thursday/Friday, 1 & 2 November 2018 Time: 1600 Hrs. to 2000 Hrs. (4hrs), Assembly time (TBD) Uniform: KOC Shirt and KOC Cap To Volunteer; contact PFN Mike Rose (Council 11672) or Andy Haq (Assembly 2420 / Council 10242 at St Johns). NOVEMBER 12, 2018 Huntsville Madison County Veterans Parade Knights, plan to participate in the Huntsville, Madison County Parade. Holiday Monday, Nov 12th, 2018 in downtown Huntsville, AL. Ride the float, walk, wear your shirts or not. Bring your family and have a good time at the Parade. Parade begins at 11:11 a.m.
Page 17 OCTOBER 2018 CALENDAR OF EVENTS SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1 Council Bus. Meeting @ 7:30 p.m. 2 3 Cancer and Rare Disease Support Group @ 1:30 3 p.m. 4 5 6 Rosary Cards and Thumb Rosaries After Mass 7 Rosary Cards and Thumb Rosaries After Mass 8 9 10 11 Assembly 0004 Business meeting @ Holy Spirit @ 7:00 p.m. 12 13 AUB TENN 14 Monthly Parish Breakfast @ 8:30-10:15 a.m.. 15 16 17 Cancer and Rare Disease Support Group @ 1:30 3 p.m. First Degree @ 6 p.m. Council Officer's Meeting @ 7 p.m. 18 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 ID Campaign 28 ID Campaign 29 30 31 Halloween NOVEMBER 2018 CALENDAR OF EVENTS SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1 2 3 AL vs. LSU 4 5 Council Holy Rosary @ 7 p.m. Council Bus. Meeting @ 7:30 p.m. 6 7 Cancer and Rare Disease Support Group @ 1:30 3 p.m. 8 Assembly 0004 Business meeting @ Holy Spirit - 7:00 p.m. 9 10 St Joes ID Campaign 11 Monthly Parish Breakfast @ 8:30-10:15 a.m. St Joes ID Campaign 12 13 14 Council Officer's Meeting @ 7 p.m. (Rescheduled) 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Cancer and Rare Disease Support Group @ 1:30 3 p.m. 22 Happy Thanksgiving 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30