KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 4913 KNIGHTS NEWS NOVEMBER 2016 Council Website: www.kofc4913.org Journey to the Inn COUNCIL
OFFICERS CHAPLAIN
FR. JUDE DEPUTY GK
ART GOULD CHANCELLOR
REV. MR. JAMES BURNS
WARDEN
ED KNOWLES TRUSTEES
DON MARTIN WARREN SCOBY KEVIN BERKEL GUARDS
GARY AMIOT LEN RUCKI FINANCIAL SEC.
TIM MURPHY TREASURER
BOB JUNIET ADVOCATE
JOHN ASHBURN LECTOR RUSTY
WETHERINGTON RECORDER
BILL REGISTER LADIES AUXILIARY
MICHELLE EVERITT CONOVAL
ED KNOWLES INSURANCE AGENT
JOSE MARTINEZ GRAND KNIGHT
JOE HENKELS 229-300-2869
[email protected]
In an increasingly secular world, many Catholics are faced with the difficulty of sharing the faith. With the bustle of Christmas shopping and the frequent removal of religious imagery from Christmas displays, it seems that communities have forgotten the incredible gift of Christ and the beauty of his birth. Facing similar concerns when first introducing Christ to the New World, Franciscan missionaries in the 16th century found that simple re-enactments of the story of Christ’s birth could touch the hearts of those they encountered. The Spanish missionaries referred to these ceremonies as Las Posadas — meaning “the inns” or “the shelters” — as they gave emphasis to Mary and Joseph’s search for shelter before Our Savior’s birth. “The tradition of the Posada helps us to remember the first Christmas in a way that unites people of faith from throughout the American continent,” said Supreme Knight Carl Anderson. “This event will bring together people of many cultures, highlighting the fact that faith and the celebration of Christmas transcend any differences we may have.” These festivities have remained popular throughout Latin America and the southwestern United States, yet children and adults from all cultural backgrounds can use similar celebrations to embrace the true meaning of the Christmas season and share the joy of Christ’s birth. Source: Supreme Website
Ladies Auxiliary News Happy thanksgiving one and all! We ladies are off and running again! As Fall turns to Winter we find ourselves busy, busy, busy! In September we voted to support Seminarian Lewis King and as our first fundraiser for him we painted and auctioned three wonderful paintings! In October, Dr. Melissa Moore from The Howard Center for Women's Health, and wife of Grand Knight Mr. James Moore of Tifton Council 10541, came and spoke to us about Women's Health! Moving into November this past weekend we had Chicken in Every Pot. This year we collected 80 chickens and some monetary donations to buy a few more! Speaking of November, that means Thanksgiving is just around the corner and this year we are baking pies and breads for sale for your Thanksgiving day! Pies are $10 and you can preorder either Pumpkin, Pecan or Apple! Breads are either Pumpkin or Banana and are $5 to pre-order! This is our second fundraiser for our seminarian Lewis King! Either catch us after church or call Michelle @ 229-460-3263 or email her at
[email protected]! Finally, don't forget Breakfast with Santa will be Saturday December 3rd! Come join in the family filled morning of fun ! We hope to see you all there!!! Please keep our sick and distressed Knights and their families in your prayers.
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Council News
Please save the date for the Council’s New Year’s Eve Dance. It is a fundraiser
being put on by the Relay for Life committee. The dance is schedule to start at 8:00 on 31 December at the Kennedy Center. There will be live music, food and beverages. For table and ticket reservations and any other questions, contact Kevin Berkel/Joni Everitt @ 229-834-6929 or Walt/Jerry Kozuch @ 229-460-8985. It is getting to be that time again when dues notices will be sent out. With the transition between FS’s, please be patient as we work through the change. Lastly, the officers of Council 4913 would like to wish everyone a Happy Thanksgiving. We hope and pray that everyone has a safe and enjoyable time during this holiday season.
Financial Secretary Updates Financial Secretary (FS) Update: The FS application has been approved by the Supreme office. The new FS is Timothy Murphy. We all want to thank Tim for taking on this very important job and offer him our support. General Financial Information: If your mailing address has changed, it is your responsibility to see to it that the USPS has a current address. (It would also be courteous to notify all the agencies that send you all classes of mail.) 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. Joe’s contact information is:
[email protected] or 229-300-2869, or check with Tim Murphy when you see him. No man is automatically dropped from the order – we will make every attempt to contact you. RSVP Program: Once again our council is sponsoring a three seminarians in 2016-17. If you wish to stay in touch with the men we are sponsoring this year, please refer to the following information: Robert “Bobby” Phillips / 16300 North American College, 00120 Vatican City State, Europe / (
[email protected]) / First Theology I/ Birth Date: 27 September Andrew “Drew” Larkin / North American College, 00120 Vatican City State, Europe / (
[email protected]) / Second Theology / Birth Date: 29 July – Michael Foster / Mount St. Mary’s Seminary -16300 Old Emmitsburg Road- Emmitsburg, MD 21727/ (
[email protected]) /Pre-Theology I / Birthday: December 13 (NEW) Insurance Information:
We have a new general agent – Mr. Jose Martinez. For all K of C insurance questions, please contact him (beginning December 1, 2016): We will provide contact information as soon as we get it.
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4th Degree News As a 4th degree member I am asking any interested 3rd degree member, if you are interested in joining our ranks as a member. We no longer have the long weekend exemplification as in the past. We have an offering easier for you to attend. Come and join us today. The pictures on page 4 of some recent Color Corp events. It would be great to have more folks available for these events. 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.
This a picture of the recent breakfast put on by the Tootsie Roll Drive Committee. They are trying different ideas to raise money this year. The committee is planning on having more of these breakfasts in the near future, so drop in and support the cause.
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Interesting Information.... We never stop learning!!!
The military salute is a motion that evolved from medieval times, when knights in armor raised their visors to reveal their identity. If you get into the bottom of a well or a tall chimney and look up, you can see stars, even in the middle of the day. When a person dies, hearing is the last sense to go. The first sense lost is sight. In ancient times strangers shook hands to show that they were unarmed. Strawberries are the only fruits whose seeds grow on the outside. Source: www. community.aarp.org/t5/Our-Front-Porch/MONEY-BAGS-FUN-FACTS
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UPCOMING EVENTS DECEMBER MONTHLY MEETING/ROSARY– 5th @ 7:00 PM FAMILY SOCIAL– 10th Social Hour 6:00 PM Supper @ 7:00 PM 4th DEGREE/ROSARY– 12th @ 7:00 PM 3rd MONDAY MEN’S SOCIAL/DEGREE– 19th @ 7:00 PM LADIES AUXILIARY MEETING/ROSARY- 26th @ 7:00 PM COUNCIL OFFICERS MEETING– 26th @7:00 PM JANUARY MONTHLY MEETING/ROSARY – 2nd @ 7:00 PM FAMILY SOCIAL-14th Social Hour 6:00 PM Supper @ 7:00 PM 4th DEGREE/ROSARY– 9th @ 7:00 PM 3rd MONDAY MEN’S SOCIAL/DEGREE– 16th @ 7:00 PM LADIES AUXILIARY MEETING/ROSARY– 23rd @ 7:00 PM COUNCIL OFFICERS MEETING– 23rd @7:00 PM FEBRUARY 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 LADIES AUXILIARY MEETING/ROSARY –27th @ 7:00 PM COUNCIL OFFICERS MEETING– 27th @7:00 PM
