KOC February 2012
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FEB 2012 COUNCIL 9282 14544 LEBANON ROAD OLD HICKORY, TENNESSEE 37138 Catholic Men doing God’s work New Members’ Welcoming Dinner Top left: Tom, Kevin and Robb hold high-level discussion on rolls vs. biscuits with Italian dinner; Top right: Mike and Jimbo welcoming the family of one of KNIGHT LIFE our new members; Bottom left: The Ladies Auxiliary also held a membership drive with the wives of the new members; Bottom right: New members Kevin and Tim talk about the Knights while Mike looks to see when they’re going to start serving – he’s hungry but slim! 2011 – 2012 OFFICERS & PROGRAM CHAIRS OFFICERS Chaplain Deacon Fred 754 - 6899 [email protected] Bourland Grand Knight David 758-4098 [email protected] Morrissey Deputy Grand Kent Russ 773 -5256 [email protected] Knight Chancellor Bob Young 772 -6402 [email protected] Recorder Bob Brake 758 -4024 [email protected] Financial Robb Mayes 773 -2037 [email protected] Secretary Treasurer Mark Heckel 316 - 0631 [email protected] Lecturers Bob Copeskey 758 -8936 [email protected] Tom Malone 889 -4224 [email protected] Advocate Bill Walsh 754 - 4282 [email protected] Warden Larry 883-7616 [email protected] Thompson Inside Guard Howard Hotard 288 -4389 [email protected] Outside Guard Scott Goodman 882 -0351 [email protected] TRUSTEES One Year John A Norfleet 883 - 5961 [email protected] Two Year Tom Doss 871 - 7269 [email protected] Three Year Kevin Hennessy 883 - 0844 [email protected] PROGRAM DIRECTORS Kent Russ 773-5256 [email protected] Chip Harris 754-0242 [email protected] Webmaster Steve Cartier 902-9700 [email protected] Newsletter Bill Walsh [email protected] URGENT ACTION NEEDED Upcoming HHS regulations are detrimental to The Catholic Church for not providing abortion and pregnancy prevention coverage in their insurance plans for employees. This is a national problem. Please click on the link below and take action as your conscience and prayers lead you. http://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/religious-liberty/conscience-protection/index.cfm BLOOD DRIVES FOR 2012 Mark your calendars February 19, May 13, August 19, November 11 Sign up by going to http://www.redcrossblood.org/ and putting in sponsor code: SaintStephen, or sign up on the sheet at the blood drive table in the old church. If you have any questions, please call Mark Marsh @ 207-9434. Knight of the Month for June 2011: Jay Cannella Knight of the Month for July 2011: Fr. Pat Kibby Knight of the Month for August 2011: Mark Heckel Knight of the Month for September 2011: Ernest Bean Knight of the Month for October 2011: Jay Cannella Knight of the Month for November 2011: Bob Copeskey Knight of the Month for December 2011: Tim Winecoff Knight of the Month for Jan 2012: Kevin Fitzgerald Knight of the Month for Feb 2012: Knight of the Month for Mar 2012: Knight of the Month for Apr 2012: Knight of the Month for May 2012: Knight of the Month for June 2012: Family of the Month for June 2011: Greg and Rose Wathen Family of the Month for July 2011: Paul and Amy Taylor Family of the Month for August 2011: Al and Roberta Steinmetz Family of the Month for Sept 2011: Dave & Lucky VanDeGejuchte Family of the Month for October 2011: Ed and Mary English Family of the Month for November 2011: Pat and Mandy Reilly Family of the Month for December 2011: Bob and Janet Brake Family of the Month for January 2012: Carl and Francie Duffield Family of the Month for February 2012: Family of the Month for March 2012: Family of the Month for April 2012: Family of the Month for May 2012: Family of the Month for June 2012: Chaplain’s Corner The seasons really change fast during this time of the year. Not long ago it was Advent, then Christmas and now we are in a short span of Ordinary Time. Soon, February 22nd, we will be entering Lent—a time for fasting, almsgiving and prayer. Use the next two weeks to prepare for a good Lent. Let’s first concentrate on how we can improve ourselves as individuals; more prayer time; praying the Rosary, praying the Stations of the Cross, Adoration before the Blessed Sacrament, and attending the Penance Service on March 27. But let us not forget our families. Include them in your prayer time and let’s spend more quality time with our families. Also, during this Lenten Season let’s do something positive for our council—be active and recruit a new member. Vivat Jesus Deacon Fred Bourland Brothers, the new year is well under way and we are already into action! The postulant dinner was a huge success again this year. We had 14 postulants and raised $2600 dollars for their education fund. The blood drive is scheduled for next week and our goal is 100 pints. Encourage your kids that are young adults to come out and make a donation. The Life Chain was held in out on Lebanon Road to call attention to the sanctity of life, and was the best showing and the most people in a few years. The best part was the participation by the young people of our parish. This brings me to the main point of this greeting: You have heard and read about the current government proposal to have all employers provide medical plans to their employees that include treatments that include the morning after pill and abortions. I would ask each of you to become informed about this issue and make your voices heard. This is an important opportunity for us to rally together as catholic men and clearly state what we believe. There are times when I feel strongly that we Knights of Columbus are the ones that must stand when no one else will. This is one of those times. Our bishops need our support. Our local priests need our support. Our families and communities need our leadership and to see that we are not weak and will lift up and honor human life, in all forms. It is an honor to serve and be a part of a group of such dedicated and worthy and upstanding men. Here is the website: http://www.usccb.org/ Vivat Jesus! David Jan 3rd 2nd Degree We conducted a 2nd degree ceremony at our January business meeting. This was an excellent opportunity for those that are 1st degree to start the new year by advancing in the degrees. Congratulations to Tim Winecoff, J. D. Hill and Kevin Fitzgerald – went through the 2nd Degree at the January meeting. Jan 7 Altar Server Party The annual altar server party was held after Mass on Jan 7th Jan 16 New Member Dinner There was a dinner on January 16th for all those that went through the 1st degree in 2010 or 2011. Invitations were sent out mid-December with a request for RSVP. New members and their families plus the officers/directors and their spouses attended. Officers and directors had an opportunity to explain their functions and invited the new members to sign up for one of the programs. Jan 21 Wine Tasting Wine tasting of locally prepared wines. This event was held in the HFC following Saturday Mass. Feb 4 Postulant and Clergy Appreciation Dinner Our annual dinner was held again in the HFC to recognize and honor our clergy. The dinner commenced with an Italian dinner followed by a dessert auction. Members and the KCLA furnished cakes for the auction. This event raises funds important to the postulants in meeting their financial needs. The auction raised $2600 for the postulants. Thanks to all that bid on or furnished a cake. Feb 6 1st Degree Held A first degree was held at the February business meeting. Please welcome our newest member, Richie Frazier. Recognition Trustee Tom Doss was awarded an Honorary Life Membership, fulfilling the requirements of age and length of service (25 years). Congratulations, Tom. PRO-LIFE Prayer vigils still continue on Saturday mornings at the abortion clinic next to Grace Pregnancy Center with a rosary at 6:45 am. Contact Brother John Norfleet if you need directions. Safe Haven Safe Haven is a facility in St. Patrick parish that provides a safe home for up to five families. The chaperone’s duties are to make sure the doors are locked in the evening and that the residents are observing the lodging rules. The residents take care of cleanup and watching the children. St. Stephens provides the evening supper and chaperone(s) the first Friday of each month. The chaperone is to be there from Friday 5:30pm to Saturday 7:00am. Chaperone(s) are provided a separate dorm room with facilities for up to two people. If you would like to try it, but want someone to go with you the first time, just let GK David or DGK Kent know. We would like to schedule the chaperones. If you can be a chaperone, even if just once during the year, please notify DGK Kent. DGK Kent will keep the schedule so we don’t have to scramble each month. Husband/wife teams accepted. Monday Night Rosary The Council continues to sponsor a rosary service for those serving in Armed Forces and for the sick and distressed of the St. Stephen Community. Each Brother Knight is encouraged to participate in the Monday night Rosary. It is conducted every Monday at 6:15pm in the Church. First Friday Eucharistic Adoration Please make it a point to attend at least one First Friday Adoration this year in the Church at 7:00pm.