Volume 44, Issue 01 South Bend, Indiana January, 2016 Brother Knights, Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year! As we celebrate the season of the birth of our Lord, we are reminded of those suffering from persecution, from hunger and lack of shelter, and especially during the month of January we pray for the defenseless victims of abortion. Please resolve in this new year to pray for and be generous to the needs of others, both spiritual and material needs. As a council we are in a position to help those in need and as Knights we have a responsibility to defend those who cannot defend themselves. Vivat Jesus! Scott Gring, Grand Knight 2016 MARCH FOR LIFE/SOUTH BEND On Friday, January 22, join pro-lifers as we peacefully protest Roe v. Wade, the Supreme Court decision which legalized abortion on demand for all nine months of pregnancy. A rally will begin at 11:30 a.m. at the Hall at 553, 553 Washington St. (corner of Hill St.). It will feature a Silent No More speaker who will talk from experience about why abortion is harmful for women. Then we ll march a few blocks through downtown South Bend to the Federal Courthouse on Main and Jefferson, where we ll protest until 1:00. Spend your lunch break publically standing up for the sanctity of unborn life and the overturning of an unjust law. For more, go to www.prolifemichiana.org/marchforlife. WALK THE TALK FOR LIFE 2016 Our annual Walk the Talk for Life event is scheduled for 2-4 pm on Sunday, Jan. 24, 2016. Every year, our council invites all local Knights and families and friends of the Culture of Life to this no-cost, two part event the marks the anniversary of the Supreme Court's Roe decision legalizing abortion. Please attend one or both of the parts of this tradition: 2:15 pm Pro-life prayer service at St. Joseph Church South Bend. 3 pm. Panel discussion and group conversation at the hall at 553 Washington St. (at Hill St. Panelists are Rev. Glenn Kohrmann and Josh and Stacey Nome, discussing ways to support the family as a centerpiece of a pro-life culture. They attended this fall's World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia, which Pope Francis highlighted while in the US. After brief remarks, networking and refreshments will continue until 4 pm. For more information, contact Knights Council pro-life chair Bill Schmitt at 574-232-6777. This year, there is no procession between the hall and the church, so you can park more conveniently at one or both venues. Bill Schmitt 2016 PRO-LIFE SIGNATURE AD Each year St. Joseph County Right to Life commemorates and opposes Roe v. Wade with a pro-life ad containing signatures of local pro-lifers. This year, the ad will be on billboards instead of the newspaper. The message and participating names will appear on digital billboards and the Right to Life website the week of January 18 th at the following intersections: Edison/State Road 23, Ironwood/State Road 23, and Ironwood/Lincoln Way. The ad will also run without names on static billboards throughout the month of January. Sign up online by January 15 th at www.prolifemichiana.org/ad. Pro-Life Chair
THE NEW YEAR FINDS US WITH OUR NEW CHAPLAIN Fr. David Ruppert, pastor of St. Anthony de Padua parish in South Bend, has accepted our request to serve as chaplain of our council. Father Dave has been on our council roles and pastor of St. Anthony s since transferring from Ft. Wayne in 2011. We enthusiastically welcome Fr. Dave to this position and look forward to his guidance and wisdom. LITTLE FLOWER MEN S PRAYER BREAKFAST The January Men s Prayer Breakfast will be held on Saturday, January 9th following the 8 am Mass at St. Therese Little Flower Church at 54191 Ironwood Rd, South Bend. Come enjoy some fellowship and great food with your council brothers from Little Flower. CHRISTAN REFUGEE RELIEF DINNER HOSTED BY THE NOTRE DAME KNIGHTS The Notre Dame Knights of Columbus will be hosting a benefit dinner for Christian refugees fleeing the Middle East on Saturday, January 30 at 7pm. All proceeds raised will go to the Supreme Council's fund to provide relief services to persecuted Christians. The event will feature a video message from Bishop Kevin Rhoades as well as a lecture from Professor Gabriel Reynolds, an expert on Christian-Muslim relations. The cost is $26 per person, and a Mediterranean chicken dish with sides and a dessert will be served. A silent auction featuring Fighting Irish athletic items, Middle Eastern trinkets, and more will be available following the meal to further increase contributions to the refugee fund. Sign up early; only 120 seats are available! CLICK HERE or go to https://shop.nd.edu/c21688_ustores/web/ product_detail.jsp?productid=5902&singlestore=true to purchase your tickets. PLACE YOUR PIEROGI ORDER TODAY Even though the holidays are over you can still purchase these famous pierogis and help out your council. Lots of varieties to choose from. You won t be disappointed! SPECIAL EVENTS PLANNING MEETING There will be a Special Events planning meeting on Monday, January 4 at to plan & discuss events to support the council operations. All members are welcome and encouraged to attend. LENT IS JUST AROUND THE CORNER, AND SO OUR OUR COUNCIL FISH FRYS Ash Wednesday is February 10, and our annual Fish Fry Series will kick off on Friday, February 12. This is a very popular activity at our council, and we need your help in preparing and serving our popular fish and fixin s. CORVILLA CHRISTMAS PARTY A HUGE SUCCESS A heartfelt thank you to all the brother knights and family members who came out to make the Corvilla Christmas Party on December 10 a wonderful success. Your donations of time & talent made this day special for the Corvilla residents. Amos Francoeur Richard Slabaugh Gregory Towner Dr. John Toepp, PGK Andrew Zawisza Vincent Warth David Verleye Nicholas Derda Jeffery Bierwagen Laren Davidhizar John Derda Paul Coughlin Edward Nowacki Charles Slomski Sean Meehan Rev Christopher Lapp Richard Rosenthal Chris Simpson Vincent Feck, PGK Thomas Denunzio Rev Charles Lavely, CSC Thomas Golubski Kenneth Koerber Charles Dietsch Douglas McDonald Francesco Verteramo Leonard Grummell Dr. John Rice Harold Harrington Kenneth & Esther Koerber Jerome & Kimberly Kleber Elmer & Dolores Tepe, Jr. Nicholas & Rosemary Ferraro PGK James & Catherine Riordan Donald & Mary MacDonell PGK David & Doris Towner MASS MOB UPDATE Thanks to all who came out to Mass Mob IX at St. Anthony de Padua on December 19. Join us next for Mass Mob X at St. Casimir on Saturday, January 23 (5 pm Vigil Mass). This will serve as our Corporate Communion. FOURTH DEGREE TO BE HELD IN MUNCIE ON MARCH 5 For information pertaining to this upcoming 4th Degree Exemplification please contact Congratulations to our NOV 2015 KNIGHT of the MONTH: Bob Ramesh NOV 2015 FAMILY of the MONTH: Bill & Eileen Schmitt District Deputy Rick Alexander or Grand Knight Scott Gring.
2015-2016 Council Officers Chaplain: Rev. David A. Ruppert 282-2308, father@stasb.org Grand Knight: Scott Gring (Pat) 288-1985, sgring1024@gmail.com Deputy Grand Knight: Bartholomew J. Timm 210-4357, bjtimm@gmail.com Warden: Gregory White (Cory) 232-9788, grassman.6984@yahoo.com Chancellor: Patrick M. Hess (Cecelia) 286-1916, patrick.m.hess@gmail.com Financial Secretary: Dr. John B. Toepp, PGK (Marilyn) 291-3181, dr.toepp@gmail.com Treasurer: John M. Ryal (Erin) 289-9792, John.Ryal@sbcglobal.net Advocate: Luke N. Reilander (Ellen) (734) 646-5259, lreilander@gmail.com Lecturer: Liam de los Reyes (Skye) (434) 996-2164, liam.delosreyes@gmail.com Recorder: Francesco A. Verteramo (Andrea) 220-4801, faverteramo@gmail.com Inside Guard: James Frye (Nancy) 315-6410, chefjim0517@sbcglobal.net Outside Guard: Daniel M. Rowland (Dorothy) 271-8526, danielmrowland@lycos.com First Year Trustee: Stephen Elek, Jr., PGK (Anna) 291-0550, selekjr@alumni.nd.edu Second Year Trustee: Bob Ramesh (Beverly) 289-9732, rrrambo054@gmail.com Third Year Trustee: Richard E. Burmeister, PGK (Paula) 277-3549, Rick.Burmeister@arcelormittal.com UPCOMING EVENTS FOR JANUARY 1 st NEW YEARS DAY 4 th Special Events Planning Meeting 6 th 7 th 4th Degree Meeting 9 th Little Flower Men s Prayer Breakfast 10 th Pancake Breakfast - St. Anthony de Padua (after 9 and 11 am Masses donations to fund K of C Ultrasound Initiative) 11 th Officer s Meeting/Business Meeting 13 th Senior Card Day/ 19 th Columbus Club Meeting 20 th 20 th Washington DC March for Life (thru Jan 23 rd ) 22 nd St. Joseph Co. Right To Life South Bend March (from our hall to the courthouse) 23 rd Mass Mob X at St. Casimir Church (5 pm Vigil Mass) 24 th Walk the Talk for Life (Council life event w/prayer service at St. Joseph Church & panel/refreshments at hall immediately afterwards) 25 th First Degree Exemplification/Social Meeting 27 th Senior Card Day/ 30 th Christian Refugee Benefit Dinner (ND Council 1477) UPCOMING EVENTS FOR FEBRUARY 3 rd 4 th 4th Degree Meeting 6 th Little Flower Men s Prayer Breakfast 7 th WNDU-16 TV MASS* 8 th Officer s Meeting/Business Meeting 10 th ASH WEDNESDAY (Lent Begins) Senior Card Day/ 12 th Council Fish Fry 14 th VALENTINE S DAY WNDU-16 TV MASS* 16 th Columbus Club Meeting 17 th 19 th Council Fish Fry 21 st WNDU-16 TV MASS* 22 nd 1st Degree Exemplification/Social Meeting 24 th Senior Card Day/ 26 th Council Fish Fry 28 th WNDU-16 TV MASS* * The month of February Council 553 will again support the WNDU-16 TV Mass by bringing juice and milk. Please volunteer to help the TV ministry. The Anchor Monthly Bulletin January 2016 Published Monthly Knights of Columbus #553 South Bend, IN 46617-2709 Anchor Submissions E-mail sgring1024@gmail.com to submit entries for the newsletter. Entries are due by the 18 th of the Issue No. 01 month prior to publication.
January 2016 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 27 28 29 30 31 1 2 NEW YEAR S EVE PARTY 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Special Events Planning Meeting 7:00 pm 4th Degree Fr. Nieuwland Assembly #242 Business Meeting Little Flower Men s Prayer Breakfast after 8 am Mass 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 Pancake Breakfast @ St. Anthony s (after 9 am & ll am Masses) Officer s Meeting 7:00 pm Business Meeting Senior Card Day Noon-4:00 pm 17 18 19 20 21 22 23 24/31 25 26 27 28 29 30 Santa Maria Council 553 Walk the Talk For Life First Degree Exemplification/ Social Meeting SBCC Meeting National Right to Life March - Washington, DC (thru January 23) Senior Card Day Noon-4:00 pm St. Joseph County Right to Life March South Bend Mass Mob X St. Casimir Church 5 pm Vigil Mass Christian Refugee Benefit Dinner hosted by ND Knights