Regina Mundi Council #4052 Assumption B.V.M. Parish - Feasterville, PA 19053 OCTOBER 2017 ============================================================================================================= FROM THE DESK OF THE GRAND KNIGHT : My Brother Knights, Following up on my letter from last month and the charge given to us by our Chaplin, Father Mike, to Be Catholic I would like to thank you for living up to this call. This year we had 10 Brothers come out on a Saturday morning to participate in the Parish visitation. What a great way for our parishioners to see the love our Council Brothers have for Christ. The other outstanding outpouring of Christian values recently was the support many of you were able to provide for a Brother in need. Thank you again Brothers for what you do for God and your fellow man. I am so proud to call you Brothers! Welcome to our newest Brothers who completed their First Degree Exemplification on September 21. Brother Brandon Schmidt Brother Kevin Flood Brother Mike McMonagle Brother Robert Trommer Brother Nathan Witner Thank you to everyone who helped or supported our pancake breakfast on October 7. A special thank you to Brother Rick Saldutti for being the Chairman for this always fun and charitable event. Also thank you to our Worthy Recorder, Chris Dern, for handling the ticket sales and running the dinning hall. Thank you Brothers! Please continue to keep our Brother Knights and their families in your prayers. Also please pray for the souls of those victims of the Las Vegas shooting, their families, and friends. Vivat Jesus! Fraternally Yours in Christ, Brother Michael Page 1
CHAPLAIN S MESSAGE : In the year 1964, Pope Paul VI wrote of the family on the Feast of the Holy Family, and keenly recognized the beauty of the family and the challenges of family life. While much has changed in the years since 1964, is family life not beautiful and challenging? Venerable Father Michael J. McGivney, founder of the Knights of Columbus, was known as Apostle to the Young and Protector of Christian Family Life, and can be a powerful intercessor for all families. Issues common to families in the late 19 th century, like unemployment or under-employment, substance abuse, family divisions, and abandonment of the Catholic faith, are truly issues in our time. I have recently read of some who have prayed to Father McGivney for help in these areas with positive results. A grateful woman attested that her husband had persevered in prayer to Father McGivney that he find a new job, and he did! Of the many who pray to Father McGivney for help with alcohol or substance abuse, a relieved mother rejoiced that her son had entered a rehabilitation program after she had prayed to Father McGivney. A mother whose adult sons were on bad terms prayed for one week to Father McGivney, and knew in her heart that his intercession helped their relationship to be good again. Some Catholics have called on Father McGivney for his help for their fallen-away children. One person had prayed for 14 days that a family member would return to the Catholic faith, and after a 30 year period of being away, he has returned to the faith. Our belief in the communion of saints may be confusing at times, especially when it comes to intercession. Undoubtedly, God is the recipient of all prayers, including those of the saints, like St. Joseph, or of one who is venerable and on the way to canonization, like Father McGivney, or of one whom we believe is now in heaven, like a dear loved one, and our prayers. The belief in the communion of saints does not suggest that the saints replace God, Who answers all prayers; they and we ask God to help us and others in intercessory prayer. In the examples of individuals who had asked for Father McGivney to pray for their intentions, God answered in ways that were of great benefit to the under-employed man; the son suffering from addiction; the fallen-away family member and the two adult brothers. While family life is indeed beautiful, so it is challenging. When the challenges are overwhelming or at least too much to handle on your own, could prayers to Father Michael J. McGivney be of benefit to you? Vivat Jesus! Father Mike Davis Page 2
REGINA MUNDI OFFICERS 2017-2018 Grand Knight - Michael H. Arment Deputy Grand Knight - Richard F. Spencer Chaplain - Rev. Michael Davis Chancellor - Stephen J. Jackson Recorder - Chris M. Dern Financial Secretary - Robert W. Watson, Sr. Treasurer - James P. Brennan Warden - John E. Bradley Lecturer - Stephen J. Clark Inside Guard - Richard Gathercole Advocate - John J Kelly Outside Guards - George Benson, George Dolnycky One Year Trustee - Rich Hepting Two Year Trustee - Raymond K. Burkett Three Year Trustee - Chris Moser OCTOBER BIRTHDAYS Dale M. Schlegel 10/01 65 Robert M. Debias 10/05 65 Richard P. Gathercole 10/03 56 Kenneth J Prinz 10/07 68 David A. Gentner 10/04 59 Joseph J Gnais 10/23 62 Very Happy Birthday to All! Page 3
Please welcome our new Brother Knights who completed their First Degree Exemplification on September 21 st. They are Brother Kevin Flood, Brother Mike McMonagle, Brother Brandon Schmidt, and Brother Robert Trommer. Page 4
Upcoming Dates October 1 - Philadelphia Chapter Columbus Day Dinner October 5 - Council Meeting October 7 - Pancake Breakfast (Volunteers Needed) October 9 - Columbus Day October 14 - Adopt A Highway (Volunteers needed) October 19 - Social Meeting October 26 - Officer s Meeting October 28/29 - Pulpit Speeches October 29 - Recruitment / Open House October 31 - Halloween November 1 - All Saints Day ( Holy Day of Obligation) November 2 - Council Meeting November 11 - Veteran s Day November 16 - Social meeting November 19 - St. John s Hospice November 23 - Thanksgiving On October 29 th Regina Mundi council will hold an OPEN HOUSE at our Council hall. The hours will be approximately from 9:00 AM till 1:00 PM. (Right after the 8:00 AM Mass till after the 11:00 AM Mass) The hall will be open to all. Coffee and donuts will be served. Bring a friend, show him what we do. Maybe we will get a new member. Happy Columbus Day Happy Halloween Don t eat too much candy Page 5
Rose for Life For the Good of the Order Please remember in your Prayers our Military, 10/01 Michael A, / Jack K. 12/03 Michael A./ Jim B.. especially those in Harms Way, our Police 10/15 Ed F. / Ray B. 12/17 George D./Jack K. and Fire and EMT personnel. Please pray for 11/05 George B./ Chris D. 01/07 Ed F. / Ray B the quick Recovery and Blessing for : 11/19 George D. / Jim B. 01/21 George B. / Chris D. Volunteers are needed to perform the Rose for Life Carol Watson Jack Webber Walter Disablo Baptisms on the first and third Sundays of each month Kaitlin Boyle Harry Delp Tina Mahan after the 11:00 AM Mass. The Baptisms take less than Stacy Forges John Carrol Robert Wittman 15 minutes. Please contact Brother Michael Arment, GK Kenny Ward Steven Walker Stan Marshal if interested Helen Turner Amelia Perry Marie Molchan Words to Live By The Gospels remind us that our lives are to be rooted in May God bless them and watch over them! Vivat Jesus! Brother Michael Arment, GK Vigil for Life Love, for love fulfills the law. More specifically, the more We are able to love God with our whole being and to love Have you ever wondered if there was a Catholic Our neighbors as ourselves, the more we will keep the Publication that could offer you unfiltered news Commandments and experience the blessings God wishes and information about the Pro-Life movement to bestow on us, such as peace, joy and fulfillment. The Catalyst, The Journal of the Catholic League For Religious and Civil Freedom you can subscribe to their newsletter today by visiting www.catholicleague.org or calling their office at 212-371-3191. For Vigil for Life functions and information contact Brother Bill Miller at 215-357-1191 e-mail: bcplpa@verizon. Missing Knights Dear Brother Knights, My name is George Benson, Jr. I am a fellow knight and the Community Director for our Regina Mundi Council 4052. I am writing to let you know of all the exciting endeavors our council has been involved with. We have had numerous work details around our Assumption BVM parish to help and improve the church and its grounds. We have been volunteering in several activities with the Special Olympics. We clean Bristol Road twice a year of all trash. We support our Brothers as they journey through the exemplifications toward full knighthood. We have a council picnic once a year for brothers and their families. Our council meetings have become so well attended that we are running out of chairs for everyone. Our council has grown with brothers who have been participating in every aspect of the council. For as much participation and activity that our council has experienced, we would love to have more brothers join us in our journey to serve all that need it. It would be my pleasure to talk with you to see if there is anything I can do to help you become more active in your council. Brothers in Christ George Benson Jr. 215-630-0182 GBRemdeling@gmail.com Page 6
Philadelphia Chapter K of C The Meeting schedule for the 2017-2018 Fraternal Year is listed below. Meetings are held on the 4 th Friday of the month at Roman Catholic High School unless notified otherwise. Trustees meet at 7:30 PM, Business meeting starts at 8:00 PM. Meeting Dates: Friday, September 22, 2017 Friday, February 23, 2018 Friday, October 27, 2017 Friday, March 23, 2018 Friday, November 17, 2017 Friday, April 27, 2018 Friday, January 26, 1918 Friday, May 25, 2018 December 2017 Trustees Dinner: Date and Location to be announced. June 2018 Election of officers: Date and Location to be announced. Chapter Officers 2017-2018 President Vice-President Immediate Past President Chaplain Secretary, PP Treasurer Warden Sentinels Trustees Nick Marcantonio Dan Donovan Dan McPeake Vacant Pat Corey Jack Stanczak Mickey Kelly Atiba Mccoy Michael Innamarito John Carroll, PGK Bob Conrad Ray Hill L. Thomas Johnson Vince McBride Hassell Mitchell Wiley Redding Dan Sipps, PGK Jim Smith Robert W. Watson, Sr. Page 7
Faithful Navigator Faithful Fiar Faithful Captain Faithful Admiral Faithful Purser Faithful Comptroller Faithful Pilot Faithful Scribe Faithful Inside Sentinel Faithful Outside Sentinel Faithful 3-yr Trustee Faithful 2-yr Trustee Faithful 1-yr Trustee St. John Neuman Assembly #933 Assembly Officers 2017-2018 Michael H. Arment, GK Rev. Michael J. Davis Anthony M. Porretta Dan Donovan Mather Kresz, PFN Robert W. Watson Sr., PFN John DeStefanis, PGK James Brennan Stephen Altimari, PGK Fred May Ray Burkett, PGK John Carroll, PGK, PFN Albert Scheck, PFN Michael Baratucci has stepped down as Faithful Admiral. Dan Donovan has accepted the Post on a temporary basis. There will be an election in this month to fill the role. Congratulations to Brother Thomas Finnegan PGK, PFN, FPP for his many Years of service to the St. John Neumann Assembly. Brother Tom has served over 30 years as Comptroller of the assembly. Meeting Times and Places October 4, 2017 7:00 PM Officers and Chairmen Meeting Pope Pius Xii Councill October 18, 2017 8:00 PM Conclave Regina Mundi Council November 8, 2017 7:30 PM Officers and Chairmen Meeting Holmesburg Council November 15, 2018 8:00 PM Memorial Mass Assumption BVM December 3, 2017 5:00 PM Christmas Party & Testimonial Brookside manor January 3, 2018 7:30 PM Officers and Chairmen Meeting Regina Mundi Council January 17, 2018 8:00 PM Conclave Mary Queen of Angels February 7, 2018 7:30 PM Officers and Chairmen Meeting Pope Pius Xii Council February 21, 2018 8:00 PM Conclave Regina Coeli Council March 7, 2018 7:30 PM Officers and Chairmen Meeting Holmesburg Council March 21, 2018 7:00 PM? RSVP Mass Assumption BVM April 4, 2018 7:30 PM Officers and Chairmen Meeting Regina Mundi Council April 18, 2018 8:00 PM Conclave Nomination of Officers St. Helena Council May 2, 2016 7:30 PM Officers and Chairmen Meeting Pope Pius Xii Council May 16, 2018 8:00 PM Conclave Election of Officers Pope Pius Xii Council June 20, 2018 8:00 PM Conclave Turnover of Officers St. Charles Council Page 8
Addresses of other Assembly Meetings Pope Pius XII Council Holmesburg Council Mary Queen of Angels St. Thomas Aquinas Parish 3300 Knorr Street 11301 Academy Road 601 Bristol Pike Philadelphia, PA 19149 Philadelphia, PA 19154 Croydon, PA 19021-1808 (St. Martha s Rectory) St. Helena Council St Charles Borromeo Council Brookside Manor 6101 N 5 th Street 1193 Gravel Pike 50 Bustleton Pike Philadelphia, PA 19120 Bensalem, PA 19020 Feastervile Trevose, PA 19053 On September 20 th a Mass and Installation Ceremony for the Assembly officers was held at Assumption BVM. The Mass was said by Father Mike Davis assisted by Deacon Eric Umile. The ceremony was officiated by Past State Deputy and former Master George Koch assisted by the Assembly Color Guard. Page 9
HONOR GUARD Brother Knights, Recently I attended a viewing for a Brother Knight for which the Honor Guard was requested. Unfortunately, the only Knights to show up were our Faithful Navigator, Michael Arment and one other Knight from the deceased s council. Four other Knights from the council had promised to be there but, they didn t show up. To prevent such things happening in the future, we would like to create a core group of Brother Knights from which to draw for Honor Guard duty. This would be similar to the way that Color Corps works. The deceased s council would still have primary responsibility to provide coverage but this group would ensure that we show proper respect to the deceased Knight and his family. It would also prevent embarrassment to the Assembly. Anyone interested should provide his phone number and/or e-mail address to the following: Brother Bob Conrad 215-801-8320 / rac1375@msn.com Brother George Dolyncky 215-806-7654 / dolny#comcast.net Brother Jack Eagan 215-969-1788 / irishrover13@comcast.net C Vivat Jesus! Fraternally Yours Brother Jack Eagan Co-Chairman Honor Guard (Lower End)
Right to Life Saturday, October 21 st has been reserved for the Knights of Columbus in the Philadelphia area to hold a vigil from 7:00 AM till 4:00 PM. We are hoping to have as many Knights sign up for an hour to show our unity and support for the Pro-Life movement. Please contact Brother Steven Jackson at 267-315-5294 to sign-up if you are able to help. The Planned Parenhood sites at 1144 Locust street and at 2751 Comly Road in Philadelphia perform over half of the abotions in the state of Pennsylvania. Page 11
Please thank the Brother Knights who participated with the National Life Chain Sunday rally at the Warminster Planned Parenthood facility. The event was a one hour vigil along Street road starting at Lewis drive. The picture shows (left to right) Brother Fred Bradley (Saint Cyril of Jerusalem), Pat Dowling, Brother Steve Jackson, and Brother Rich Spencer. Pat Dowling is the Bucks County Pro Life Coalition's committee chair person. The 35 th Annual Stand UP for life dinner will be held on Sunday, November 19 th at the Sheraton Hotel Downtown, located across from the Cathedral. It will start at 3:30 PM. This year s speaker is Melissa Ohden. Visit prolifrunion.org to purchase tickets. Page 12
Special Olympics There is nothing scheduled for this month. I will continue to try to find out dates and locations of the coming season as early as possible so that we can plan ahead. Bob Conrad Youth Director 215-801-8320 Rac1375@msn.com Special Note and Request Brothers; Each month the Council spends about $50.00 in printing and mailing the Rays of Mary. For those members receiving the newsletter by mail and having an e-mail account, please forward your e-mail address to me, Brother Jack Eagan irishrover13@comcast.net or call me to receive the newsletter electronically. Your co-operation will be greatly appreciated. Right now, I m sending out 98 of the e-mail versions and 30 printed copies. This is your newsletter, Please contact me with any corrections or suggestions you may have, or if you would like specific information to appear in upcoming issues. Fraternally Yours, Brother Jack Eagan Regina Mundi Council #4052 Editor, Rays of Mary 215-969-1788 Irishrover13@comcast.net Page 13