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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS | |
Knights of Columbus
Good Shepherd Council 11672
Volume 12, Issue 5
May 2008
| Grand Knight | John Bellono | 882-6767 | bellono@ppg.com |
| Deputy Grand Knight | Bob Spuhl | 426-0030 | robert-spuhl@us.army.mil |
| NEXT COUNCIL MEETING | May 5, 2008 | 6:00 PM |
| PARISH BREAKFAST Mother's Day |
May 11, 2008 | 8:30 - 10:30 AM |
| OFFICERS MEETING | May 15, 2008 | 7:00 PM |
| JUNE COUNCIL MEETING | June 2, 2008 | 7:30 PM |
| JUNE PARISH BREAKFAST | June 8, 2008 | 8:30 - 10:30 AM |
| JUNE OFFICERS MEETING | 17, 2008 | 7:00 PM |
Remember why we can worship God with no fear of reprisals!
May's Attendance Award - $30.00
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. No winner in April. May's pot is $30.00.
GRAND KNIGHT'S COMMENTS
Brother Knights,
During a trip to Europe last month, I was indeed blessed to be able to visit Lourdes, France. 150 years ago in 1858, Our Lady appeared to Bernadette in this small town in southern France in the foothills of the Pyrenees. When Bernadette asked who she was, Our Lady answered "I am the Immaculate Conception". The Grotto, the Basilica of the Immaculate Conception built literally "on top of" the grotto, and the surrounding grounds are etched in our memory - my wife, my daughter and I will always remember our visit. How can you put into words the feelings of being present where our Mother Mary spoke to us?
A focus on the rosary is quite evident - the more modern Rosary Basilica is located to the front and at a lower level than the main Basilica - it contains three groupings of five chapels representing the five joyful, sorrowful, and glorious mysteries. The luminous mysteries will be honored by a new display of five "chapels" outside the Rosary Basilica to be completed soon.
May is the Month of Mary, our Mother and the Mother of our Church. The Catholic Church holds Mary in a special place in its heart. The United States has a special devotion to Mary as do the Knights of Columbus. Reflect a moment on why we refer to Mary as "Our Lady". She is our Mother - to all of us. We each have a rosary given to us by the Knights - I encourage you to pray the rosary as often as you can during the month of May. The rosary is said each Monday night in the parish chapel at 7:00PM. Why not come and pray the rosary before our next monthly meeting?
Vivat Jesus!
John Bellono
DEPUTY GRAND KNIGHT'S COMMENTS
Brother Knights, Catholic Gentlemen,
Since our last newsletter our beloved Holy Father visited our great nation. I was fortunate to have visited the Shrine of the Immaculate Conception only a week before our Holy Father arrived. I was proud to find that the 3rd highest structure in our Capital is the Bell Tower of the Basilica, often referred to as "The Knights Tower" because of our donation of the structure.
Most important to me has been the message the Holy Father brings to us Catholics and the Christian community as a whole. It is quite apparent that our great church still maintains a level of responsibility for the Christian community as a whole. Equally notable is that he did not shy from challenging us Catholics, as well as his Protestant audience of religious leaders, to live by the true faith and not our own individual interpretation which has allowed all Christians to pick and choose our beliefs. He also called us Catholics to the importance of evangelization through the outward pride and expression we should have for our faith amongst all peoples in our daily lives.
Prior to his arrival I challenged a group of protestants, I faith share with, to pray for our Holy Father's success when he visits. While taken aback by such a request, several acknowledged and it afforded me a great opportunity to share the Pope's comments at the ecumenical service and to engage some misconceptions held by one of my protestant brothers. He was surprised by how 'Christ centered' the Holy Father's comments were. Through respectful engagement I managed to convince my Southern Baptist brother that we too believed in salvation through Christ. My professional brother concluded that "The Pope Rocks!" in our email back and forth conversation. Let me know and I'd be happy to share the dialogue with you.
In light of our Holy Father's comments I wish to reiterate the challenge to every one of you brother Knights, to evangelize our faith through your daily interactions with our Protestant brothers and former Catholics.
Here is a link to our Pope's script to our Protestant brothers
Vivat Jesus!
Bob Spuhl
NEWS OF INTEREST
Personal Information Update
Please check to ensure that your contact information is updated with the Financial Secretary. This includes an e-mail address (if you have one) for the sending the Monthly Newsletter. The Shepherd’s Watch is available through e-mail and it can be gotten off the Parish website.
Honor Flight
Our best wishes go to Brother Knight Joe Nascone, who was an honoree on the Honor Flight from Huntsville to Washington D.C. on Saturday April 19.
Mother's Day Breakfast
Sunday May 11 is Mother's Day and our annual Mother's Day breakfast. This is clearly our largest breakfast "event" of the year and every able-bodied Knight is needed to man the breakfast. It's our chance to shine for the parish and conduct this big event without a hitch. Let's do our best to please all the Mothers and all our customers - our regulars and those who may be attending the breakfast for the first time.
Saturday night Family Social, May 17
There will be a Good Shepherd Council Family Social on May 17 from 5:00PM to 8:00PM at the church pavilion and adjacent recreation field.
The social is scheduled from 5:00PM to 8:00PM. This will be a pot luck with the main meat dishes and beverages and tableware provided. Each family is asked to bring a dish to share - a side dish or a dessert (or both of you prefer). Please bring a serving utensil for your dish. The meal will be served about 6:00PM. Those wishing to attend 5:30PM mass are welcome to join us after mass.
Bring your favorite sporting equipment - the Council plans to provide volleyball and kickball gear.
All Brother Knights and their families (spouses, children and grandchildren) are invited. To better estimate the amount of food and beverages required, we request you respond to this invite with the number attending. RSVP no later than Monday May 12 to John Bellono (email is fine as is a phone call - 882-6767).
We hope for a large turnout - hope to see you there.
AND - we will need the assistance of several Knights with planning, setup, clean-up, etc. Please contact Bob Spuhl, Kirk Foeller, or John Bellono if you can lend a hand. Thank you.
Annual Dues
Please contact the Financial Secretary as soon as possible if you haven’t paid your annual dues. As our FS, Ben Cumbie has many things that he must do to keep the Council in running and needs your help in keeping your dues current.
Our Council Financial Secretary Ben Cumbie prepared and mailed statements to all members in December for remittance of annual dues for the 2008 calendar year. Annual dues are $36. Please be prompt in replying to Ben to help make this annual task as smooth as possible.
New Council Members
No new members to report.
First Degree Exemplifications
None scheduled, nor has anyone completed this degree last month.
Second Degree Exemplifications
None scheduled, nor has anyone completed this degree last month.
Third Degree Exemplifications
None scheduled, nor has anyone completed this degree last month.
Fourth Degree Exemplifications
None scheduled, nor has anyone completed this degree last month.
Catholic High School Registration
For information, contact Brittany Martin at 256-430-1760, extension 102 or bmartin@chsfalcons.org.
Birthdays
Officers and members of Council 11672 want to extend a Happy Birthday to the following members whose birthday falls in May:
Kirk C. Foeller 5/25 Albert H. Hollmann 5/4 Norman G. Reinagel 5/10 Don St. Germain 5/20 Duane Walsh 5/17
Knight and Family of the Month
The Council and members want to congratulate Bill Jaenisch, our March the Knight of the Month, and the March Family of the Month is the Pat Jackson family.
Insurance News
Difficult times often cause us to refocus on the time-tested basics. Permanent participating insurance, based on dividends and simple compounding, possesses features and benefits that exist in no other financial instrument: these include strong guarantees, unique tax benefits, dividend participation, and a tremendous hedge in a down stock market. A tremendous hedge against monies that will inadvertently get spent on unavoidable costs that are part and parcel to the facts of life.
By using your policy dividend to purchase paid-up insurance you can increase your permanent life insurance coverage.. When you choose thisdividend option, your dividend becomes a single premium that purchases additional insurance on your life....regardless of your health! How much paid-up additional life insurance depends on your age. Over time the increase in your policies face value - the amount that you're insured for - can increase substantially. What's more, you're paid-up additions build cash value and are eligible to receive dividends beyond that of the basepolicy and with no current tax liability. (Note: Dividends are not guaranteed.)
One final note: You aren't stuck with any particular dividend option. At any time that your policy is in effect you can change the way that dividends are paid to you. The other dividend options are:Leaving dividends on deposit to accumulate interest. Taking dividends as cash deposit. Applying your dividend to pay all or part of your premium.
Applications of permanent insurance include estate preservation, buy/ sell agreements, charitable giving, protection from creditors, as well as replacement of medical and final expenses.
Life, Long Term Care, & Annuities
Insurance for your whole life
Serving Families for Over 125 Years
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
Remember if you do any type of volunteer work, please keep track of the hours and report it to the Council. This information is submitted to the State in periodic reports. This helps the Council, the Parish, the community, and the Knights of Columbus receive recognition for these efforts. Please inform the Deputy Grand Knight of your hours every month.
Resolution
WHEREAS, the Officers of the Knights of Columbus Council 11672, Good Shepherd Parish have conducted a review of our by-laws and determined revisions are needed to update our by-laws:THEREFORE BE IT RESOLVED, the approval of the following revisions:Article I, Section 2. The initiation fee shall be $15.00, except for applicants under 26 years of age it shall be $10.00 and for Priests and religious it shall be nil.Article I, Section 3. Each member shall pay annual dues, the same to be paid annually in advance at the first regular meeting in January. The annual dues of members shall be $36.00, excepting honorary members who shall pay $10.00, and honorary life members who shall pay nothing. The dues of associate and insurance members shall be the same.Article I, Section 4. The Financial secretary shall receive annual compensation from the council payable in quarterly installments at the end of each quarter, in an amount equal to ten percent of the moneys collected on account of dues from both insurance and associate members.Article II, Section 1 - Moved from Article 1, Section 4Article II, Section 4. At the discretion of the Grand Knight (or presiding officer) balloting may be conducted by voice vote. If formal balloting is requested from the floor and seconded, it shall be conducted as described per Article II, Sections 2 and 3.Article IV, Section 1. The regular meetings of the Council shall be held the first Monday and the third Tuesday of each month. The first meeting each month shall be a regular business meeting and shall commence at 7:30 P M. The second meeting each month shall commence at 7:00 P.M. Twelve members shall constitute a quorum at business meetings. A simple majority may change a single meeting nights upon approval of the Council.Article IV, Section 8. If any meeting shall fall on a legal holiday said meeting shall be held the following Monday unless the Council, by vote at a previous business meeting, annuls such meeting or fixes a different date for such meeting within the month for which it is scheduled.Article V, Section 2. At the discretion of the Grand Knight (or presiding officer) balloting for candidates may be conducted by voice vote. If formal balloting is requested from the floor and seconded, it shall be conducted as described per Article V, Section 1.Article VII, Section 3. No money in excess of $500.00 shall be paid or transferred from the Treasury of this Council (except such moneys as the Council is called upon to regularly pay for its current expenses and as provided by the Laws of the Order, or for purposes approved by the Supreme Councilor Board of Directors) unless by two-thirds vote of the members present and voting at a regular business meeting at which notice in writing of a resolution of intention to pay or transfer money and the purpose and amount to be paid or transferred shall have been given and regularly read.These revisions are to be voted on at the June 2 council meeting.
Respectfully Submitted by: John A. Bellono, Grand Knight, Council #11672
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 Kirk Foeller (885-9788 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 Memorial Day Prayer
By Rev. Dick Kozelka (ret)
First Congregational Church of Minnesota
Minneapolis, MN.
Eternal God,
Creator of years, of centuries,
Lord of whatever is beyond time,
Maker of all species and master of all history --
How shall we speak to you
from our smallness and inconsequence?
Except that you have called us to worship you
in spirit and in truth;
You have dignified us with loves and loyalties;
You have lifted us up with your lovingkindnesses.
Therefore we are bold to come before you without groveling
[though we sometimes feel that low]
and without fear
[though we are often anxious].
We sing with spirit and pray with courage
because you have dignified us;
You have redeemed us from the aimlessness
of things' going meaninglessly well.
God, lift the hearts of those
for whom this holiday is not just diversion,
but painful memory and continued deprivation.
Bless those whose dear ones have died
needlessly, wastefully [as it seems]
in accident or misadventure.
We remember with compassion those who have died
serving their countries
in the futility of combat.
There is none of us but must come to bereavement and separation,
when all the answers we are offered
fail the question death asks of each of us.
We believe that you will provide for us
as others have been provided with the fulfillment of
"Blessed are those who mourn, for they shall be comforted."
| Catholic Church | Masses | Reconciliation (Confession) | Saturday | Sunday | Week Day | Holy Day | Saturday | Sunday |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
882-1844 |
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. |
881-4781 |
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. |
Redstone Arsenal, 842-2175 0r 842-2178 |
T-F 12:00 p.m. |
5:00 p.m. |
Queen of the Universe, 852-0788 |
11:30 a.m. |
W–F 12:00 p.m. T 6:30 p.m. |
7:00 p.m. |
the Baptist, 722-0130 |
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 |
11:00 a.m. |
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Quotes, Sayings and Facts
May 1, 1951 - Mickey Mantle hits his first 1st home run of the season.
May 1, 1909 - Kate Smith, famous for singing "God Bless America," was born.
May 10, 1923 - JJ Edgar Hoover becomes head of the FBI.
May 18, 1804 - Napoleon became Emperor of France.
May 20, 325 - 1st Christian ecumenical council opens at Nicaea - Asia Minor
May 23, 1330 - Joan of Arc captured by the Burgundians.
May 30, 1331 - Joan of Arc martyred by the English.
The eggplant is not a vegetable. It is a fruit.
In Texas it's illegal to put graffiti on someone else's cow.
Slugs have 4 noses.
At one time it was illegal in Alabama to wear a fake moustache that caused laughter in church.
At one time in Omaha, Nebraska, it was against the law to burp or sneeze in a church.
315 entries in Webster's 1996 dictionary were misspelled.
"I'd run over my own mother to win the Super Bowl." Joe Jacoby, NFL Football player, of the Washington Redskins
"To win, I'd run over Joe's mom too." Matt Millen, NFL Football player, of the Raiders
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.
The Poet's Corner
On the Grasshopper and the Cricket
The poetry of earth is never dead:
When all the birds are faint with the hot sun,
And hide in cooling trees, a voice will run
From hedge to hedge about the new-mown mead;
That is the Grasshopper's--he takes the lead
In summer luxury,--he has never done
With his delights; for when tired out with fun
He rests at ease beneath some pleasant weed.
The poetry of earth is ceasing never:
On a lone winter evening, when the frost
Has wrought silence, from the stove there shrills
The Cricket's song, in warmth increasing ever,
And seems to one in drowsiness half lost,
The Grasshopper's among some grassy hills.
By John Keats
Questions for the Mind
April’s Questions and Answers:
April's questions and answers are from the Compendium - Catechism of the Catholic Church.
What is the purpose of private property?
"The purpose of private property is to guarantee the freedom and dignity of individual persons by helping them to meet the basic needs of those in their charge and also of others who are in need."
What does the 7th commandment require?
"The 7th commandment requires respect for the goods of others through the practice of justice and charity, temperance and solidarity. In particular it requires respect for promises made and contracts agreed to, reparations for injustice committed and restitution of stolen goods, and respect for the integrity of creation by prudent and moderate use of mineral, vegetable, and animal resources of the universe with special attention to those species which are in danger if extinction."
What attitude should people have toward animals?
"People must treat animals with kindness as creatures of god and avoid both excessive love for them and an indiscriminate use of them especially by scientific experiments that go beyond reasonable limits and entail needless suffering for the animals."
June’s Questions:
June's questions are from the Compendium - Catechism of the
Catholic Church.
How does one respect the holiness of the Name of God?
Why is a false oath forbidden?
What is perjury?
