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Knights of Columbus Good Shepherd
Council 11672
Volume 13, Issue 7 July 2009
| Grand Knight | Bob Spuhl | 426-0030 | robert-spuhl@us.army.mil |
| Deputy Grand Knight | Ed Gniadek | 880-9037 | kgniadek@aol.com |
| Newsletter Editor | Mike Rose | 213-2876 | sfmedic1970@bellsouth.net |
| NEXT COUNCIL MEETING | July 13, 2009 | 7:30 PM |
| PARISH BREAKFAST | July 12, 2009 | 8:30 - 10:30 AM |
| OFFICERS MEETING | July 21, 2009 | 7:00 PM |
| AUGUST COUNCIL MEETING | August 3, 2009 | 7:30 PM |
| AUGUST PARISH BREAKFAST | August 9, 2009 | 8:30 - 10:30 AM |
| AUGUST OFFICERS MEETING | August 21, 2009 | 7:00 PM |
Fourth of July – Happy Birthday to the Republic!
July's Attendance Award - $10.00
Each Month one council member is selected to receive an attendance award. The only requirement is to be present at the monthly meeting. The attendance award accumulates until a member wins. Come out to the monthly meeting for a chance to win. July's Meeting Attendance Award is $10.00.
GRAND KNIGHT'S COMMENTS
Brother Knights,
It's with great pride and humility that I take the reins from John. He has done such an outstanding job as our leader that I feel I'm lucky if I can just come close to his success.
Our council continues to grow and I want to challenge all of us to talk-up the Knights and our activities with other men in our parish. So many men, like me, only need to be asked to join. It's quite important to emphasize to those already involved in ministry work that we only expect them to continue to support our church and community, but do so with the support and prayer of our 1.7 million-man fraternal order.
As a father of four with two little guys still at home, I certainly feel the burden of a busy schedule with all the school and sporting activities, and I understand why we may not see but 20 of our 150+ faces at our monthly meetings. This is not 'a pass', but while meetings are key for connecting and distributing information, I find action much more important…I'd much rather a Knight contributing to a ministry the night of our council meetings than listening to me.
With that in mind…so many of you are doing the Lord's work as Knights but we rarely hear from you…I want to change that. I want to hear from you, and better yet, I want our brother Knights to 'tell on you'. Drop me an email about a brother Knight who is exemplifying the Lord's example with quiet humility, and I will mention him in this monthly newsletter. My military career taught me that leadership means service to those you lead. I ask you all to pray for all the new council officers, that the Holy Spirit guides us in service this coming year.
Vivat Jesus,
Bob Spuhl
EDITOR'S COMMENTS
This July 4th we celebrate our Nation's 233rd birthday. We still have men and women in harms way defending what we have gained during those 233 years. Some days (September 17, 1862) the price has been beyond belief. Remember them and their families. As the Editor of the Shepherd's Watch and a fellow Knight of Columbus, I wish all of you and your family's the blessing of the Lord on this celebration of the Republic, and may you all be in his light forever. God bless you all.
Vivat Jesus,
Mike Rose, The Editor
FAITHFUL NAVIGATOR'S COMMENTS
Sir Knights,
It is with honor that I accept the privilege to serve this council and community. I have some big shoes to fill and would like to continue the momentum of my predecessors.
During the next twelve issues I will be highlighting Patriotic Catholic American Women. This month's focus is Saint Elizabeth Ann Seton, 1774-1821. She was born in New York City, the daughter of a prominent physician. William Seton, her husband, a successful merchant, died (1803) in Italy, leaving her with five young children. Soon afterward she became (1805) a Roman Catholic. This conversion severed her from her relatives, and she started a school in New York City to support her family. In 1808, invited by Bishop Carroll, she opened a school in Baltimore, and then moved (1809) to Emmitsburg, Maryland, already the seat of a Catholic school for boys, Mt. St. Mary's. There she opened the first Catholic free school, the beginning of American parochial education, and also founded St. Joseph's College for women. Mother Seton established a community of women, which adopted the rules of the Daughters of Charity of St. Vincent de Paul, the great sisterhood centered in Paris. This was the first American congregation of the Daughters of Charity (or Sisters of Charity). Under Mother Seton's direction the Sisters of Charity grew into 20 separate communities by the time of her death. She was beatified in 1963 and canonized in 1975, thereby making her the first native-born United States citizen to become a saint. Her feast day is celebrated January 4.
The June 2009 Flag Retirement Ceremony was conducted at 7 p.m. on June 14, 2009. The Fourth Degree Color Corps and two "future astronauts" participated. Actual burning of the flags (approximately 300) was accomplished on June 16, 2009. Refreshments were provided after the ceremony. Color Corps members participating included: Sir Knights John Leow, Mark Squires, James Miller, James Taylor, Mervin Eberhardt, Gordon Keene, George Jobczynski, and Brian Lagasse. The two "astronauts" were Philip Jackson and Kerian Patrick Casey- Jobczynski, visiting from Chicago to attend Space Camp.
The Honor Guard performed at the wake of Dr. Clement Cotter. George Jobczynski performed the duties of the Honor Guard Commander. Gordon Keene, Alf Larsen, Mark Squires, and Brian Lagasse were the Honor Guard contingent.
The next 4th Degree Assembly meeting is scheduled for July 8. Start time is 7:30 p.m. I can be contacted by email at: TheAdams@Bellsouth.net.
Vivat Jesus,
Paul Adams, Faithful Navigator
MEMBERSHIP AND EXEMPLIFICATION EVENTS
Council Social and Recruitment Event Update
None Scheduled at this time.
Personal Information Update
Please check to ensure that your contact information is updated with the Financial Secretary. This includes an email address (if you have one) for the sending the Monthly Newsletter. The Shepherd’s Watch subscription is available only through e-mail, it can be also downloaded or read off the Parish website.
New Council Members
No new members in the month of June.
Exemplifications Schedule Information
Please understand that 2nd, 3rd, and 4th degrees are typically offered once or twice a year in North Alabama. This is an opportunity to complete your journey to full Knighthood and it's a very convenient location. Please reflect on this and consider participating.
First Degree Exemplifications
None scheduled for this month.
Second Degree Exemplifications
None scheduled for this month.
Third Degree Exemplifications
None scheduled for this month.
Fourth Degree Exemplifications
None scheduled for this month. The council did have the following members become 4th Degree knights on June 27th:Jon Bloomingburg
Jay Carroll
Jack Hagopian
Chris Long
Congratulations to these Knights in obtaining there 4th Degree.
NEWS OF INTEREST
Birthdays
Officers and members of Council 11672 want to extend a Happy Birthday to the following members whose birthday falls in July:
Wilfred E. Becker 7/4 Kevin W. Ely 7/28 Robert H. (Bob) Godwin III 7/26 Vincent J. Guarin, Sr. 7/1 Kevin J. Harris 7/6 Matt J Henry 7/3 Philip Kromis 7/20 George S. Laslo 7/27 Stephen Laws 7/7 Lane G. Mousel 7/25 Steve Reeners 7/18 Robert L. Sackett 7/13 William H. Schultz 7/16 Glenn W. Zeiders 7/30 Larry Chatman 7/10
Knight and Family of the Month
The Council and members want to congratulate Robert (Bob) Hirschbuehler, the Knight of the Month, and the Family of the Month is the Brother John Bellono.
Council Officers for 2009-2010
The Knights of Columbus, Good Shepherd Council 11672, wish to congratulate the 2009-2010 elected slate of officers. They take the office at the start of the fraternal year, which begins July 1, 2009. The below is the list of officers for the fraternal year 2009-2010:
OFFICE NOMINEE Grand Knight Robert Spuhl Deputy Grand Knight Ed Gniadek Chancellor Ray Wesley Treasurer Mike Pfauth Chaplain Ron Puent Recorder Zach Wible Advocate Chris Waters Warden Jon Bloomingburg Inside Guard Danny Nelson Outside Guard John Arthur 3-Year Trustee John Bellono 2-Year Trustee Ed Pamperin 1-Year Trustee Kirk Foeller
Transitional Deacon Ordination
On Saturday, June 6 at 10:30 a.m. at Good Shepherd, Bishop Baker ordained our own Good Shepherd parishioner, Roy Runkle, a Transitional Deacon. Earlier this year we supported Roy with a donation to defray the cost of his studies. This was our council’s way of supporting the Knights of Columbus Priesthood Scholarship fund.
Hospice Family Care Golf Tournament Fundraiser
The Hospice Family Care Golf Tournament Fundraiser will be on Friday, July 31. Brother Knight Vince Guarin is a member of the Hospice Family Care Board of Directors. He is heavily involved in the Hospice Family Care Golf Tournament Fundraiser to be held Friday, July 31 at the Redstone Arsenal course. Vince is soliciting volunteers to help out with the many tasks it takes to run such an event. All volunteers will receive a continental breakfast and lunch. Breakfast is at 7:00 AM and tee-off time is at 8:00. You're also welcome to participate as a golfer - the fee of $60 each (which is very reasonable) includes greens fees, cart, continental breakfast, lunch, hole prizes, tournament prizes, and giveaways - the more golfers the better. Please contact Vince Guarin directly at 880-6928 for further information.
Vince also adds..."For your information, seven years ago, when anyone said "Hospice", they meant us because we were the only organization providing hospice services to residents of Madison County. Now there are 14 other hospices. But we, Hospice Family Care, remain the only "not-for-profit" hospice in Madison County."
Rosaries for our Soldiers
Our Brother Knight Merv Eberhardt is also spearheading an effort to make corded rosaries for the military. If you are interested in joining this effort, please contact Merv by email or 256-882-6819 (home) or 256-457-4881 (cell). Please consider supporting our troops in this worthwhile activity. Some background information is available at the “How To Make A Rosary” link on the Our Lady’s Rosary Makers home page.
St. Vincent de Paul Society
The following is a brief description from the web. The Society of St. Vincent de Paul is a worldwide organization founded in 1833 by six university students in Paris under the patronage of St. Vincent de Paul. Today the Society includes almost 900,000 members spread among 46,000 confraternities in 130 countries of five continents.
The Society's purpose is to provide direct aid to those who suffer, and to help individuals reduce and even eliminate the causes of their suffering, themselves. Society members use their own resources, sharing not only possessions but also the valuable gift of their presence.
Recently there has been an inquiry about establishing a St. Vincent de Paul group at Good Shepherd. Both the Knights and the St. Vincent de Paul Society have a strong focus on charitable works. The Holy Spirit Parish St. Vincent de Paul group is well established and has been active for many years. If you have an interest in learning more about this society and possibly help establish a group at our parish, please contact John Bellono at 256-882-6767 for more information.
Insurance News
For your insurance and investment needs, please contact our K of C Field agent, Brother Yosway. How Can Your Dividend Enhance Your Coverage? There’s a simple and painless way to increase your permanent coverage. How? By using your policy dividend to purchase paid-up additional life (PUAs) insurance. When you choose this option, your dividend becomes a single premium that purchases additional insurance on your life. How much depends on your age:A $500 dividend will purchase more life insurance on a 25 year old than a 50 year old. Overtime, the increase in your policy’s face value – the amount you’re insured for – can increase substantially. What’s more your paid-up additions build cash value and are eligible to receive dividends beyond that of the base policy and with no current tax liability. (Note: dividends cannot be guaranteed).
Regardless of your health, paid-up additions are purchased at a standard rate. One further note: you aren’t stuck with any particular choice. At anytime, when the policy is in force, you can change the function of your dividend; for instance, reduce premium, purchase PUA’s, reduce loan, or left at interest. As your K of C field agent it is my job to help you understand how your policy can serve you.
Serving Families for Over 125 Years
"A man who dies without adequate life insurance should have to come back and see the mess he created" --Will Rogers
Brother Mark P. Yosway, FIC
Field Agent
Knights of Columbus
P.O. Box 96
Madison, Alabama 35758
Tel/Fax: 256-772-7666
Cell: 256-679-5632
Canned Goods Drive
Don't forget those canned goods. Each Knight is asked to bring just one canned good or money to the monthly Council meeting. The food or money goes to the Church pantry for support of the poor and hungry in our community. Remember charity is a Knight's duty, not a courtesy.
Volunteer Hours
Volunteer Hours are due in January of each year to State Office. Please keep a running total of your hours during the year. It would be nice to report them on a monthly basis to the Deputy Grand Knight, as to not make this a major data collection effort at the end of the year. Please tally your volunteer hours for Council, Church, and Community activities and forward them to the Deputy Grand knight as soon as possible but no later than January 15 of each year. It's a time consuming activity to accumulate responses from all our members and summarize them as required - the sooner you can provide them to the Deputy Grand Knight the better. We often overlook community activities such as CASA, Burrett Museum, Habitat for Humanity, Harrison Hardware, and neighborhood swimming associations, etc. Please include these types of community organization activities in your totals. As you compile your volunteer hours, reflect how your time spent in the past year and prayerfully consider how you might better serve those in need in the future. May God Bless all volunteers everywhere no matter where in the world they are.
PRAYER LINE
Taking care of our Brother Knights in distress is one of basic principles
espoused by our founder, Father McGivney. Please remember our sick Brother
Knights and those deceased in your prayers. If anyone knows of a Brother Knight
in distress, contact Grand Knight Bob Spuhl by telephone (426-0030 or email).
Remember
the Prayer Line also includes family members and friends. Being Catholic is not
a requirement to have a person's name placed on the prayer Line.
A good person regardless of
his or her religious beliefs should have our prayers offered to hopefully relieve their distress.
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882-1844 |
(1st Sat. only) 5:30 p.m. |
11:00 a.m. |
T 6:30 p.m. W 8:30 a.m. Th None F 8:00 a.m. |
7:00 p.m. |
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881-4781 |
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9:00 a.m. 11:30 a.m. |
M, T, TH 12:00 p.m. W 7:00 p.m. |
9:00 a.m. 12:00 p.m. 6:00 p.m. |
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Redstone Arsenal, 842-2175 0r 842-2178 |
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T-F 12:00 p.m. |
5:00 p.m. |
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Queen of the Universe, 852-0788 |
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11:30 a.m. |
W–F 12:00 p.m. T 6:30 p.m. |
7:00 p.m. |
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the Baptist, 722-0130 |
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8:30 a.m. 11:30 a.m. 5:30 p.m. |
T 6:15 a.m. W, Th 6:30 p.m. |
Vigil 8:30 a.m. 7:00 p.m. |
S 4:00 – 5:00 p.m. |
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534-8459 |
5:00 p.m. |
11:15 a.m. |
7:00 a.m. T 7:00 p.m. |
Vigil 7:00 a.m. 8:45 p.m. |
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536-6349 |
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The Short Story Corner
This month’s Short Story comes by way of Rich McClung. He is a long
time friend of the editor, who lives in San Jose, California.
Vacationing Near Transylvania
By Anonymous
Vacationing Near Transylvania, Bob Hill, and his new wife Betty were
vacationing in Europe, as it happens, near Transylvania. They were
driving in a rental car along a rather deserted highway. It was late and
raining very hard. Bob could barely see the road in front of the car.
Suddenly the car skids out of control! Bob attempts to control the car,
but to no avail! The car swerves and smashes into a tree.
Moments later, Bob shakes his head to clear the fog. Dazed, he looks
over at the passenger seat and sees his wife unconscious. With her head
bleeding, despite the rain and unfamiliar countryside, Bob knows he has
to get her medical assistance.
Bob carefully picks his wife up and begins trudging down the road. After
a short while, he sees a light. He heads towards the light, which is
coming from a large, old house. He approaches the door and knocks.
A minute passes. A small, hunched man opens the door. Bob
immediately blurts, "Hello, my name is Bob Hill, and this is my wife
Betty. We've been in a terrible accident, and my wife has been seriously
hurt. May I please use your telephone?"
"I'm sorry," replied the hunchback, "but we don't have a telephone. My
master is a doctor; come in and I will get him!" Bob brings his wife in.
An older gentleman comes down the stairs. "I'm afraid my assistant may
have misled you. I am not a medical doctor; I am a scientist. However, it
is many miles to the nearest clinic, and I have had a basic medical
training. I will see what I can do. Igor, bring them down to the
laboratory."
With that, Igor picks up Betty and carries her downstairs, with Bob
following closely. Igor places Betty on a table in the lab. Bob collapses
from exhaustion and his own injuries, so Igor places Bob on an adjoining
table.
After a brief examination, Igor's master looks worried. "Things are
serious, Igor. Prepare a transfusion." Igor and his master work
feverishly, but to no avail. Bob and Betty Hill are no more.
The Hills' deaths upset Igor's master greatly. Wearily, he climbs the
steps to his conservatory, which houses his grand piano. For it is here
that he has always found solace. He begins to play, and a stirring,
almost haunting melody fills the house.
Meanwhile, Igor is still in the lab tidying up. His eyes catch movement,
and he notices the fingers on Betty's hand twitch, keeping time to the
haunting piano music. Stunned, he watches as Bob's arm begins to rise,
marking the beat! He is further amazed as Betty and Bob both sit up
straight!
Unable to contain himself, he dashes up the stairs to the conservatory.
He bursts in and shouts to his master:
"Master, Master! ..... The Hills are alive with the sound of music!"
Quotes, Sayings and Facts
Thomas Jefferson has made some interesting statements that ring true 200 years ago and definitely ring true today. The following are very interesting considering today's current situation:
"When we get piled upon one another in large cities, as in Europe, we shall become as corrupt as Europe.""The time is always right, to do what is right." Martin Luther King Jr.
"The democracy will cease to exist when you take away from those who are willing to work and give to those who would not."
"It is incumbent on every generation to pay its own debts as it goes. A principle which if acted on would save one-half the wars of the world."
"I predict future happiness for Americans if they can prevent the government from wasting the labors of the people under the pretense of taking care of them."
"My reading of history convinces me that most bad government results from too much government."
"No free man shall ever be debarred the use of arms."
"The strongest reason for the people to retain the right to keep and bear arms is, as a last resort, to protect themselves against tyranny in government."
"The tree of liberty must be refreshed from time to time with the blood of patriots and tyrants."
The Poet's Corner
A Brother Knight, Brother Bill Siffin, from Sterling Height, Michigan read this and he thought of the many people that he knows that are in a battle. The battle might be for their health, the health of a loved one, the loss of a loved one, or it may be because of the economic situation in the world today. But it seems that almost everyone that he knows is in one battle or another, it may be a small battle, a skirmish, or an all out war. So he sent this out with hope and prayer that it gives all that read it a little more courage in whatever their battle may be. I thank him for including me (the editor) amongst those he sent the poem of hope. So below is the poem he sent me:
A Short Poem By: Anonymous
Some years ago,
On a hot summer day
In South Florida,
A little boy decided to go
For a swim in the old swimming
Hole behind his house.
In a hurry to dive into
The cool water,
He ran out the back door,
Leaving behind shoes, socks,
And shirt as he went.
He flew into the water,
Not realizing that as he swam
Toward the middle of the lake,
An alligator was swimming toward the shore.
His father, working in the yard,
Saw the two as they got closer and closer together.
In utter fear,
He ran toward the water,
Yelling to his son as loudly
As he could.
Hearing his voice,
The little boy became alarmed
And made a mad dash
To swim to his father.
It was too late.
Just as he reached his father,
The alligator reached him.
From the dock,
The father grabbed his little
Boy by the arms
Just as the alligator snatched his legs.
That began an incredible
Tug-of-war between the two.
The alligator was much stronger than the father,
But the father was much
Too passionate to let go.
A farmer happened to drive by,
Heard his screams,
Raced from his truck,
Took aim and shot the alligator.
Remarkably, after weeks and weeks
In the hospital,
The little boy survived.
His legs were extremely scarred
By the vicious attack
Of the animal.
And on his arms,
Were deep scratches
Where his father's fingernails
Dug into his flesh in his effort
To hang on to the son he loved.
The newspaper reporter
Who interviewed the boy after the trauma,
Asked if he would
Show him his scars.
The boy lifted his pant legs.
And then, with obvious pride,
He said to the reporter,
'But look at my arms.
I have great scars
On my arms, too.
I have them because
My Dad wouldn't let go.'
You and I can identify
With that little boy.
We have scars, too.
No, not from an alligator,
But the scars of a painful past.
Some of those scars
Are unsightly and have
Caused us deep regret.
But, some wounds,
My friend,
Are because God has refused
To let go.
In the midst of your struggle,
God's been there Holding on to you.
The scripture teaches that
God loves you.
You are a child of God.
God wants to protect you
And provide for you in every way.
But sometimes we foolishly wade
Into dangerous situations,
Not knowing what lies ahead.
The swimming hole of life
Is filled with peril -
And we forget
That the enemy is waiting
To attack.
That's when the tug-of-war begins
- and if you have
The scars of God's love
On your arms,
Be very, very grateful.
God did not and will not ever let you go.
Please pass this on To those you love.
God has blessed you,
So that you
Can be
A blessing to others.
You just never know Where a person is in his/her life
And what they are going through.
Never judge another person's scars,
Because you don't know what
They are going through
Or how they got those scars.
Also, it is so important
That we forward
This message
To someone else.
Right now,
Someone needs to know that God
Loves them, and you love them, too.-Enough to not let them go.
Newsletter Submissions
This is your Newsletter and that anything you would like to let the Officers and Council members be aware of, please submit the information to the Newsletter Editor, . His telephone number is 213-2876 and his e-mail address is sfmedic1970@bellsouth.net.
The information submitted can be of a general interest to the Council members. It does not necessarily have to be directly connected to the Council, the Knights of Columbus, or the Church, e.g. a Boy Scout or Girl Scout event, or something the members might enjoy such as a play or art show. It can be of interest to the Huntsville community at large. Please submit text, photographs, etc. Anything submitted is subject to review and editing by the Editor.
The deadline to have information included in the next publication of the Shepard's Watch is the 20th day of the month preceding the next publication.
The Council is also always looking for material to submit to the One Voice and the Columbia.
We ask you also to keep you mailing address, telephone numbers, and e-mails current.
Questions for the Mind
July's Questions and Answers:
Where did the Egyptian obtain the Cedar that they used for the royal boat construction? From Lebanon, as in the Cedars of Lebanon. Cedar forests were at one extensive in the Middle East.
What language is the term Nome Deplume from? The term means alias, pen name, or pseudonym. Even though it is a French phrase, but it was coined in English around 1823 to mean an alias, pen name, or pseudonym.
What is the 'Doctrine of Place? The ‘Doctrine of Place’ came in to existence by way of the Athenian Constitution of 549 B.C. (Solon’s Code or Law as it is sometimes called. The wise lawgiver Solon rewrote, published, and put into affect the Athenian Constitution of 549 B.C. This included such as an item as the right of free speech to all citizens, even the poor. The new law made it a crime to slander the dead, or defame a living person, if the slanderous remarks were made in temples, during festivals, in courts of law, or in public offices. Solon conceived of the doctrine of place. Justice Hugo Black of the U.S. Supreme Court in writing for a majority decision used the argument of ‘doctrine of place,’ where in special circumstances or in special places, certain messages or types of protest should be prohibited. An example of this is falsely yelling out ‘fire’ in a crowded movie theater causing a panic, where property damage may occur or worst yet injury or death. In other word, free speech has it limits, based on the ‘Doctrine of place.’
When did Americans and British start having different accents? Circa 1780, the educated upper class began to speak in a false manner. By circa 1820, the false accent was an actual accent that we know today as a proper English accent.
What day is considered the birth date of the Church? Fifty days after the Crucifixion of Jesus. It is know as Pentecost. That is the day that the Holy Spirit descended on the 12 Apostles. That is considered the birth date of the church.
August's Questions:
If a State Supreme makes a ruling concerning the constitutionally of a state law and it is appealed, to which court is the appeal made? Is self-love ever sinful? What is the baptism of blood? Who confers the sacrament of baptism? What is death?
