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G o o d Sh e p h e rd C ou n c il 1 16 7 2 Vol ume XIX, Issue IV A pril 20 1 5 S HEPHERD S WATCH Newsletter of the Knights of Columbus Good Shepherd Council 11672. INSIDE THIS ISSUE: GK Message 1 Special Prayers 2 Calendar Looking Ahead 2 Council 11672 Officers 2 Member Recognition Feb/Mar 3 Free Throw Contest 3 Member Recognition Mar/Apr 4 New 1st Degree Member 4 Monthly Breakfast 5 Can Drive 5 New 3rd Degree Knights 5 KC Insurance Info 5 Short Story Corner 6 April Religious Focus 6 Questions of the Mind 7 Mardi Gras Photos 7 April and May Calendars 8 USEFUL WEBSITES Knights of Columbus Council: http://council11672.weebly.com Knights of Columbus Insurance: www.kofc.org/un/en/insurance/ index.html Good Shepherd Catholic Church: www.goodshephsv.org G R A N D KNIGH T S M E S S A G E Brother Knights, Catholic Gentlemen, In light of all of the horrible behavior being displayed by individuals that have done some very terrible acts of violence of late, my mind began to observe the behavior of people that I know and complete strangers. I have noticed nothing but kindness in all the individuals I have come across since my travels began when I left my house at the beginning of the year. On Saturday, January 10 I rode with a brother Knight to Prattville, Alabama to the State K of C meeting. During the meeting I observed speakers speak of help for grieving parents that have lost a child or the help that has been accomplished to improve life in various communities across Alabama. Since I did not drive I offered the mileage reimbursement to the brother that drove. He refused so we decided to place it in the Knights-In-Need Fund. These were just some of the nice and kind things I observed that Saturday. Sunday the observations continued with the kindness given to the several elderly members of our Parish. A gentleman, at our K of C breakfast, about 70 years of age, stopped to carry on a 5- minute conversation with a four year old about the young man s Captain America shoes that lit up when the little fellow walked. I saw two meals given freely at the K of C breakfast and packaged up and handed to a women to carry them to a couple in their late 80 s that still live at home but have no living relatives. As I moved through our town I had conversations with people that are preparing to go to Haiti and Uganda to help make that part of the world a little better. I heard joy in a friend s wife s voice and face when she told me that her husband who had been near death is recovering and will eventually be able to come home. I guess what I am saying is that I believe that there is more goodness in this world than evil. The problem is that smiles, kindness, help, hard work, charity do not make the forefront of our news media. That is one reason that I personally enjoy reading The One Voice and the Columbia Magazine. They have nothing but positive information and tell of how Knights, schools, and Parishes, are working hard to improve their respective communities. Even events that depict fun and festive occasions show how good life can be. Even when these two publications provide information about a serious issue, the focus is on what is being done positively to improve or reduce the effects of the negative issue. I truly believe that just like all the good people I have come across here in Alabama since January 10, people of like kindness are to be found in every place you can go in this world. I have faith that the good Lord shall soften the hearts of those bent on violence and the violence will eventually disappear into history. As for me, I am looking forward to additional conversations about shoes that light up when a little one walks and more words about kindness. Please remember to bring a non-perishable food item to K of C meets and events. Also remember that we need all the help we can get to work the Lenten Fish Fries. May the joys and blessing that Lenten Season can bring you and your families be upon you and may the Good Lord keep you always. Vivat Jesus, Mike Grand Knight

P a ge 2 SPECIAL PRAYERS Knights Albert Dillman Delmar Gore Lamar Jackson John Matras Michael Parker Family Bill Schultz Ray Wesley All our brothers in distress Family and Friends Avery Quinn Bishop Zackery Brachen Clark and Carrol Boles SSGT Scott C. Bowen Marion Calvo Becky Ellingwood Shirley Fuller Pam Godwin Jim Handerhan Sherill Korin Cora Kuhlman Chrystal Lewis Randi Long Katie Matras Diana Stutz Saundra Tomasella Our sponsored seminarians: Jeremy Winter and Josh Altonji Fr. Kevin and his parish in Anapra, MX Our Members of the Armed Forces Our First Responders COUNCIL 11672 OFFICERS (2014 2015) Grand Knight... Mike Rose 256-213-2876 Deputy Grand Knight... Steve Gentz Financial Secretary... Ben Cumbie 256-783-9627 Treasurer... Lane Mousel Recorder... Steve Nelson Warden... Bob Godwin Chancelor... RyanVann Chaplain... Deacon Paul Kiel Advocate... Michael Weist Inside Guard... Danny Nelson Outside Guard... Kevin Osterbauer 1 Year Trustee... Michael Parker 2 Year Trustee... Rick Hycoop 3 Year Trustee... Ed Gniadek Lector... Rob Godwin LOOKING AHEAD April 2015 Calendar Highlights Apr 2 - Holy Thursday Apr 3 - Good Friday Apr 5 - Easter Apr 6 - Monthly Council Business Meeting Apr 9-4 th Degree Assembly Meeting (Holy Spirit Catholic Church) Apr 12 - Monthly Parish Breakfast; 8:30-10:30 a.m. Apr 21 - Monthly Officer's Meeting Apr 30 - Annual Shrimp Boil May 2015 Calendar Highlights May 4 - Monthly Council Business Meeting May 10 - Monthly Parish Breakfast; 8:30-10:30 a.m. May 14-4 th Degree Assembly Meeting (Holy Spirit Catholic Church) May 19 - Monthly Officer's Meeting May 25 - Memorial Day June 2015 Calendar Highlights Jun 1 - Monthly Council Business Meeting Jun 11-4 th Degree Assembly Meeting (Holy Spirit Catholic Church) Jun 14 - Monthly Parish Breakfast; 8:30-10:30 a.m. Jun 16 - Monthly Officer's Meeting Jun 27 - Council Annual Picnic and Installation of Officers Robert (Bob) Zimmeran Born Oct 1933 Deceased Feb 2015 Member since 1999 In Memoriam Vincent J. Guarin, Sr. Born July 1934 Deceased Feb 2015 Member since 2001 Shepherd s Watch Newsletter Submissions Anyone can submit information that may be about the Church, any Knight of Columbus council event or activity, or any activity that may be of interest to our readership about our community at large. Submit your information before the 20th of each month to the Editor (Albert Dillman) at 256-883- 7909 or email to: al1ann2@aol.com Visit our website at: http://council11672.weebly.com

P a ge 3 MEMBER RECOGNITION & NEWS of INTEREST February Knight of the Month The Knight of the Month for February is Brother Ed Pamperin. Brother Pamperin has consistently supported the Council by working tirelessly each month for many years at the Council s Monthly Parish Breakfast. In addition he has been a member of February Family of the Month The Knight of Columbus family of the month for Council 11672 is the Brother Steve Gentz family. The family has consistently attended the various Knights of Columbus events and activities throughout the year. He has served at the Deputy Grand Knight for the last two fraternal years, and has been a valuable member of the kitchen staff in cooking up the breakfast the First Degree Exemplification Team for many years. The Exemplification Team is vital to the Council for continued growth of the Council and the Knight of Columbus. Brother Pamperin sets an fine example of what a Knight of Columbus should be and continuously strive to obtain. menu at the Council s Monthly Breakfast. His family is very involved in the various ministries at the Parish such as youth programs and particularly the Morris and Challenger Food Backpack Programs, which ensure that children at these two schools have meals during the weekend. The Brother Gentz family is a valuable asset to the Council, Parish, and the community as a whole. Michael Wolk Mar 02 Gerald Gotvald Mar 06 Walter Wible Mar 06 Randy Starita Mar 08 Albert Dillman Mar 11 Joseph Jeries Mar 18 Michael Lenahan Mar 21 Rosalio Rodriguez Mar 22 George Ellis Mar 24 Joel Mayo Mar 29 Kevin Osterbauer Mar 30 John Caissie Mar 31 Knights of Columbus Council 11672 wishes Happy Birthday to the members who had their birthday during the month of March. Mike Costodio, Merv Eberhard and John Matras Photos of the K f C Council 11672 Free Throw Championship on January 31, 2015 taken by Brother Benny Concepcion.

P a ge 4 MEMBER RECOGNITION & NEWS of INTEREST March Knight of the Month The Knight of the Month for March is Brother John Bellono. Brother Bellono volunteers his time and effort to keep the Parish computer network in good operating condition. He is a consistent and tireless volunteer at the Council s Monthly Parish Breakfast. He supports the Council by attending the various events and activities through out the year. Brother Bellono for several years now has taken the responsibility to put on a great Council Christmas party. Since he has been leading this year attendance, fun and entertainment has increased. He definitely sets the example of what a Knight of Columbus should be. March Family of the Month The Knight of Columbus family of the month for Council 11672 is the Brother Jerry Dombrowski family. The family has consistently attended the various Knights of Columbus events and activities throughout the year. The Brother Dombrowski family has specifically managed the purchasing of food and adjunct items for the Council s Monthly Parish Breakfast. This includes maintaining a current inventory of food items and ingredients, and such things as paper plates. In addition the Brother Dombrowski family not only is involved purchasing necessary materials, but manages the purchasing team s efforts which is comprised of several members of the Council. His family's efforts have reduced cost and have made our charitable more profitable, thus increasing the Council s charitable giving. The officers and members of Council 11672 wish a Happy Birthday to the following members who have birthdays in April: Benny Concepcion Apr. 01 George Lucas Apr 02 Mark Altonji Apr 05 Steven Gentz Apr 06 Charles Jackson Apr 06 George Manush Apr 07 Peter Laferrara Apr 10 Joseph Nascone Apr 10 Ricky Parker Apr 10 Jerry Lukens Apr 11 Edward Gniadek Apr 20 Michael Pfauth Apr 21 Thomas Wetheral Apr 23 Mervin Eberhardt Apr 26 Charles Zarzour Apr 26 Robert Godwin Apr 30 Brother Steve Gentz receiving the February Family of the Month award from Grand Knight Mike Rose. New Member Kim Harris received the First Degree at the March 2 exemplification and meeting. Knights of Columbus degree ceremonies introduce candidates to one of four principles of the Knights of Columbus. The first degree introduces the principle of "charity". The Silver compass is the symbol of the 1st degree.

P a ge 5 PROGRAM ACTIVITIES & NEWS of INTEREST Monthly Parish Breakfast The following is a summary of our 2015 breakfast activity beginning through March: Yearly Profit to Date $ 701 Number Meals Served 357 Avg. Profit per Breakfast $234 Avg. Meals Served per Month 119 KC Breakfast Workers Council Meeting Can Drive for the Good Shepherd Pantry Don t forget those canned goods. Last year the Supreme Council gave a donation of $100 for each 500 pounds of food collected. However, this Year Supreme requires 1,000 lbs. for the $100 donation. For the remaining 3 meetings this year our New Goal will be no less than 742 pounds of food or equivalent dollar donation, an average of 250 lbs per meeting. If each member were to bring 5 lbs. to each remaining meeting we could meet our new goal and our council again receive the $200 donation from Supreme. Volunteer Hours The Council Volunteer Hours during a calendar year are reported to Supreme after the end of the year in January. To make it easier and make sure we get all of our volunteer work reported, please report your volunteer hours at the end of each month to our Deputy Grand Knight Steve Gentz. The following is a summary of our can donations for this new fraternal year starting in July through our March 2015 meeting: Number / Pounds of Can Goods 249/324 Dollars Donated Equated to Pounds $935 = 935 TOTAL POUNDS To date 1259 In addition reporting the regular volunteer hours for activities involving the community, church, council and youth, please identify if you have donated blood and number of visits to the sick and bereaved. This additional information is needed in our annual reporting on fraternal activities. Shepherd s Watch The Shepherd s Watch subscription is free and is sent to council members and other subscribers only through e-mail. Anyone interested in being on the email list, please contact the editor. The Shepherd s Watch can be downloaded or read off the Council s website: http://council11672.weebly.com Council Shirts and Hats Contact Michael Weist for information about shirts and hats at mweist63@gmail.com. At each business and officer s meeting hats and shirts can be purchased and ordered. Note: Brother Weist also is able to order 4 th Degree shirts and hats. Second and Third Degree Exemplification Three members: Deacon Paul T. Keil, Thomas S. Dollman, and Kim A. Harris made their Third Degree March 7. Knights of Columbus Insurance General Agent: John Stice 85 Hunter Ridge Lane Pell City, AL 35128 205-338-0207 (Home), 205-908-1253 (Cell), john.stice@kofc.org Our assigned field agent: William H. (Bill) Schultz 2411 Quail Ridge Lane, SW Huntsville, Alabama 35803 Cell: 256-653-0642 william.schultz@kofc.org

P a ge 6 SHORT STORY CORNER Submitted by the Grand Knight Higher Authority As told by Kevin O Brien The Pope is visiting New York City. He was picked up by a driver, Harold, at the airport and was heading toward the Vatican s counselor house when they came into a huge traffic jam. After awhile the Pope says to his driver, "Harold, why don t you let me drive, as I am very familiar with traffic jams having lived in Rome". Harold hesitates, but he relents, and says ok and exchanges seats with the Pope. The Pope tells him to enjoy the refreshments out of the refrigerator, if he so wants. As Harold was just about to enjoy a sandwich and a drink the vehicle lunges forward and Harold drops the sandwich and drink and checks his seat belt. The Pope moves the vehicle off the street on to the sidewalk and begins to make a bunch of progress toward the Vatican s counselor house. People and animals are clearing off the sidewalk in a great hurry. About that time, a police officer named Sergeant O Brien sees the vehicle and sets out after it on his motorcycle with his siren blaring. The Pope stops the vehicle in response to the siren. Sergeant O Brien walks up to the vehicle s driver side window and the Pope rolls it down. Sergeant O Brien looks into the vehicle s window and sees the Pope. He tell the Pope, "your holiness, please don t go anywhere and don t move the vehicle", and his Holiness says he won t. Sergeant O Brien walks back to his motorcycle and calls his Lieutenant and tells him he just stopped a vehicle. The Lieutenant says, Oh no O Brien you haven t stopped the Mayor again. Sergeant O Brien says to him, no higher. The Lieutenant says, not the Governor this time. Sergeant O Brien says, no higher, and the Lieutenant groans and says, not the President. Sergeant O Brien tells the Lieutenant, no but higher. The Lieutenant says, How can anyone be higher. Sergeant O Brien says, I don t know, but the Pope is his driver. The Blessed Sacrament By Tradition, the Catholic Church dedicates the month of April to the Blessed Sacrament. One thing that sets Catholics apart from other Christians who believe in the Real Presence (that the bread and wine truly become the Body and Blood of Christ) is that we don't believe that the Real Presence ends when the Sacrament of Holy Communion is complete. Frequent prayer before the Blessed Sacrament, reserved in the tabernacle is a great path to spiritual growth. In this Act of Adoration, we thank Christ for His continued presence among us, not just through His grace but physically, in the Holy Eucharist. His Body is the Bread of Angels, offered for our strength and salvation. Act of Adoration I adore Thee, O Jesus, true God and true Man, here present in the Holy Eucharist, humbly kneeling before Thee and united in spirit with all the faithful on earth and all the blessed in heaven. In deepest gratitude for so great a blessing, I love Thee my Jesus with my whole heart, for Thou are all perfect and all worthy of love. Give me grace nevermore in any way to offend Thee and grant that I, being refreshed by Thy Eucharistic presence here on earth. Amen.

P a ge 7 QUESTIONS OF THE MIND from the Grand Knight February s Questions and Answers: 1. What is the name of the first known European thought to have been born in North America? The name of the first known European thought to be born in North America is Snorri Thorfinnsson. He was born to a Viking family between 1011 and 1013 AD on the north coast of land, that is know today as Newfoundland. 2. What is logic? Logic is the study of argument validity, which is whether a logical argument is valid (good) or invalid (bad) 3. In Logic, What is an argument? An argument is a set of one or more premises followed by a conclusion, which are often connected by one or more intermediate statements. 4. What are premises and conclusions? The premises and conclusions are always statements, which are sentences that provide information, which are either true or false. 5. What is a valid argument A valid argument is where all of the premises are true, and the conclusions must be true. 6. What is an enthymeme? An enthymeme is an argument where the obvious elements are omitted. 7. In logic, what is the law of non-contradiction? The law of non-contradiction states that given a statement and its opposite, one is true and the other one is false. 8. Who was Euclid and what is he famous for? Euclid lived from 325 to 265 BC. He is best known for his work in geometry, which is still called Euclidean geometry in his honor. His greatest achievement here is his organization of geometric principles into axioms (also known as postulates) and theorems. Which contributed to the study of logic. 9. What is Set Theory? Set Theory, which was pioneered by Georg Cantor in the 1870 s, states that a set is just a collection of things, which may or may not have something in common. Then using logic one can ascertain whether there is any relationship of the things in the listed set or whether they are true or false. 10. Who said, Logic will get you from A to B. Imagination will take you everywhere? Albert Einstein. April's Questions 1. Who is the Patron Saint of weavers and savings banks? 2. Who is the Patron Saint of tramps and the homeless? 3. Who is the Patron Saint of Naples, Italy? 4. Who is the Patron Saint of schoolteachers? 5. Who is the Patron Saint of Columbia, missions to slaves, and African Americans? 6. Who is the Patron Saint of journalist, editors, and writers? 7. Who is the Patron Saint of the disabled people? 8. Who is the Patron Saint of politicians? 9. Who is the Patron Saint of Russia? 10. Who is the Patron Saint of soldiers, infantry, cavalry, horses and riders, geese, and wine-makers? Council 11672 Mardi Gras "Fat Tuesday" annual pot luck dinner February 17th.

P a ge 8 APRIL 2015 CALENDAR OF EVENTS SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1 2 3 First Friday 4 5 Easter. 6 Council Business Meeting @ 7:30p.m. 7 8 9 Assembly 0004 Business meeting @ Holy Spirit 10 11 12 Mother's Day Monthly Parish Breakfast 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 21 Council Officer's meeting 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30 MAY 2015 CALENDAR OF EVENTS SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1 First Friday 2 3. 4 Council Business Meeting 5 6 7 8 9 10 Monthly Parish Breakfast 8:30-10:30 a.m. 11 12 13 14 Assembly Business Meeting @ Holy Spirit 15 16 17 18 19 Council Officer's Meeting 20 21 22 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 30