KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 4913 KNIGHTS NEWS MARCH 2016 Touch Down for Special Olympics Athletes COUNCIL
OFFICERS CHAPLAIN
FR. PAUL LADDA DEPUTY GK
ART GOULD CHANCELLOR
REV. MR. JAMES BURNS
WARDEN
ED KNOWLES TRUSTEES
DON MARTIN WARREN SCOBY CRAIG SEBRING GUARDS
GARY AMIOT LEN RUCKI FINANCIAL SEC.
KEVIN BERKEL TREASURER
BOB JUNIET ADVOCATE
JOHN ASHBURN LECTOR RUSTY
A mini football “combine” was held over the weekend in Indianapolis for Special Olympics athletes to experience a series of drills and activities similar to those performed by athletes simultaneously participating in the NFL Scouting Combine. Occurring in the same city, the NFL Scouting Combine featured more than 300 of the nation’s top college football players, who were timed, tested and interviewed in what is an intense, four-day job interview in advance of the NFL college draft. Indianapolis Colts offensive lineman Joe Reitz hosted the clinic at the Colts’ indoor training facility. They worked with some 40 Special Olympics athletes and a similar number of volunteers, which included Knights of Columbus, members of Catholic Athletes for Christ (CAC), and athletes, coaches and officials from Marian University. Also joining them was Supreme Secretary Charles Maurer Jr. CAC was a sponsor of the event, along with the Indiana Knights of Columbus and Special Olympics Indiana. Reitz, a member of Catholic Athletes for Christ (CAC), told the athletes about having correct priorities in their lives. The participants completed elements of the mini “combine” that resembled events from the NFL Combine, such as the 40-yard dash and agility drills. They also played a flag football game led by Reitz. “The mini combine event is a reminder of the dignity of the human person, which is what the Knights of Columbus-Special Olympics partnership is about,” said Indiana State Deputy Scott Cunningham, who has led an effort to make Special Olympics a statewide priority for the Indiana Knights. A “Founding Champion of the World Games,” the K of C allocated $1.5 million to last summer’s Special Olympics World Games in Los Angeles to help cover the costs of athletes’ transportation, housing and meals. Source: Supreme website
WETHERINGTON RECORDER
BILL REGISTER LADIES AUXILIARY
MICHELLE EVERITT CONOVAL
ED KNOWLES
INSURANCE AGENT JOHN JEDLICKA email
[email protected] phone 770-722-9614 GRAND KNIGHT JOE HENKELS 229-300-2869
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Christian One-liners The best mathematical equation I have ever seen: 1 cross + 3 nails = 4 given. Prayer: Don't give God instructions, just report for duty! God doesn't call the qualified, He qualifies the called. God promises a safe landing, not a calm passage. He who angers you, controls you! God grades on the cross, not the curve.
Please keep our sick and distressed Knights and their families in your prayers.
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Financial Secretary News HELP WANTED: New Financial Secretary (FS). If interested in becoming the Financial Secretary for Council 4913, please get in touch with the current FS (Kevin Berkel) or the Grand Knight Joe Henkels. General Financial Information: Dues notices have been mailed out and are being returned at a good pace. If you haven’t returned your dues, please do so soon to avoid the need to send out second notices. Also, members unable to pay their annual dues at any time and for any reason, need to contact the FS or another council officer (shown on the front of this newsletter), so that we can make arrangements to make sure you stay in good standing. These dues are crucial for the council to establish, run and maintain our charitable programs. If you only have a cell phone and no land line, please let us know when you receive your notice. The council’s retention committee will work with EVERY knight if, and only if, we know there is a problem. We are able to offer disability relief if you meet certain medical criteria and have the necessary documentation. The Grand Knight Joe Henkels is willing speak to anyone regarding their membership, as are the trustees as well as myself. His contact information is:
[email protected] or 229-300-2869, mine is below. No man is automatically dropped from the order – we will make every attempt to contact you. RSVP Program: Once again our council is sponsoring several seminarians in 2015-16. If you wish to stay in touch with the three men we are sponsoring this year, please refer to the following information: Deacon Brian O’Shaughnessy / 558 South Ave., Weston, MA 02493 / (
[email protected]) /Theology IV / Saint John XXIII Seminary / Birth date: 10 August (Projected ordination 2016) Robert “Bobby” Phillips / 16300 North American College, 00120 Vatican City State, Europe / (
[email protected]) / First Theology I/ Pontifical North American College / Birth Date: 27 September Andrew “Drew” Larkin / North American College, 00120 Vatican City State, Europe / (
[email protected]) / Second Theology / Pontifical North American College / Birth Date: 29 July Fraternally, Kevin Berkel – Financial Secretary (FS) (
[email protected] /
[email protected] ) 229-241-7251 or 229-834-6929 (Cell)
Council News Our council will host a 2nd and 3rd Degree on April 2, 2016 at 9 AM sharp at the, Kennedy Center, 306 St. Augustine Rd. All 1st and 2nd degree members are encouraged to attend this event. It is a great way to get the higher degrees without leaving town. The degrees will take most of the morning but it is well worth the time to come. If you have any questions, please contact the FS, Kevin Berkel or GK Joe Henkels. Also, it is time to wrap up the State Charity Ticket drive. If you haven’t sent yours in yet, please do so this week as FS needs the tickets and money by 25 March. So far we have raised $1,400, but I know we can do better. The picture on page 4 is of the new St. Anthony of Padua Church being built in Ray City. Work is coming along great and mass will be said there soon. Please stop by and look at the building and see all that has been accomplished in the last year. The church is located at 2530 Garner Rd. Ray City. Also, the money we receive back from the state charity tickets will be given to the funding of this church. http://www.anthonyofpaduaga.org/ The April Social will be our annual picnic for the kids. We plan on having games starting at 5:00 and supper to follow. Please plan on bring younger kids to the social to play and have some fun. Lastly, when you get a chance, check out the council website at www.kofc4913.org Art Gould has taken on keeping it updated and is doing a great job.
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4th Degree News Below are a couple of pictures of the Valdosta Color Corp in Action. One picture is at the Moody Confirmation and the other is at the Special Olympics ceremony. If there are other 4th Degree Color Corps participating in local events, please send a picture to Craig at
[email protected] and he will get it in the newsletter. Also, Edgar Garland passed away recently. Edgar was instrumental in the building of our hall and taking care of it. The lounge is named for him. He had been sick for some time before passing away. SK Don Martin has scheduled masses to be said for him. The dates and times are: 29 May 7:30, 9 June 12:00, 27 June 12:00, 10 July 9:30, and 24 July 12:00. Please try to attend as many of these masses a possible and remember Edgar. Please continue to pray for the sick and recovering Sir Knight (SK) members of our assembly from the Valdosta, Thomasville, Douglas, Tifton and Waycross councils. I’d still like to see more of our 3rd degree Knights take the next step, and join the Patriotic Arm of the order. With the increasing age and decreasing health of many of our SK, let’s see if there are any other 3 rd degree knights up to the privilege of wearing the regalia and representing the Knights patriotic arm of the order. If any brother has a question about the 4th Degree or would like an application, please contact SK Kevin Berkel (Color Corps Commander) at 241-7251 or any officer in the assembly. Some upcoming events: Apr. 23 2016 – 4th Degree Exemplification in Macon, GA May 21 2016 – Consecration of St. Anthony of Padua (Ray City, GA) May 23 2016 — Confirmation at St. Anthony’s May 24 2016 — Confirmation at St. John’s
4th Degree in Action
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St. Anthony of Padua so far
UPCOMING EVENTS APRIL MONTHLY MEETING/ROSARY – 4th @ 7:00 PM FAMILY SOCIAL-9th Kids Games at 5:00 PM, Social Hour 6:00 PM Supper @ 7:00 PM 4th DEGREE/ROSARY– 11th @ 7:00 PM 3rd MONDAY MEN’S SOCIAL/DEGREE– 18th @ 7:00 PM COUNCIL OFFICERS MEETING– 25Th @7:00 PM LADIES AUXILLIARY ROSARY/MEETING –25th @ 7:00 PM MAY MONTHLY MEETING/ROSARY – 2nd @ 7:00 PM 4th DEGREE/ROSARY– 9th @ 7:00 PM FAMILY SOCIAL-14th Social Hour 6:00 PM Supper @ 7:00 PM 3rd MONDAY MEN’S SOCIAL/DEGREE– 16th @ 7:00 PM COUNCIL OFFICERS MEETING– 23rd @7:00 PM LADIES AUXILLIARY ROSARY/MEETING –23rd @ 7:00 PM JUNE MONTHLY MEETING/ROSARY– 6th @ 7:00 PM FAMILY SOCIAL– 11th Social Hour 6:00 PM Supper @ 7:00 PM 4th DEGREE/ROSARY– 13th @ 7:00 PM 3rd MONDAY MEN’S SOCIAL/DEGREE– 20th @ 7:00 PM SEMINARIAN DINNER –24th 6:30 PM COUNCIL OFFICERS MEETING– 27th @7:00 PM
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