4298 Alamo Knightline Knights of Columbus Council 4298
4298 Council Officers Vol. 1, No. 2 February 2017 Page 1
Pastor: Fr. Pat O’Brien Congratulations to New Members of Council 4298 - Submitted [email protected] by Grand Knight Brian Otto Chaplain: Msgr. Jim Sanner [email protected] It is my Honor to introduce new members of our council who took part in our “Knight in a Day” event, that was held at St. Pius X on Feb. 4th. We are proud to say we had 17 Grand Knight: Brian Otto men join our council: [email protected] -Noel Trevino -David Martin -David Crews Deputy Grand Knight: David Nordman -Michael Trevino -Michael McCormick -Brian Burns [email protected] -Chris Conrad -Kevin McLoughlin -Michael Burns -Rick Pape -Steven Meinecke -Christopher Burns Chancellor: Michael Natalino -Eddie Kiefaber -Robert Guerra -Edwin Gaviria [email protected] -Caleb Watts -EJ Mosser
Recorder: Steve Lopez Once again, I want to personally thank each one of our new brothers for making the [email protected] commitment in joining our council. I also want to thank the members of our council that
Advocate: helped make the “Knight in a Day” a great success. Miguel Garcia [email protected] Vivat Jesus!
Financial Secretary: Brian Otto—Grand Knight Council 4298 Bill Hampton [email protected]
Treasurer: Neville Haynes [email protected]
Warden: Ron Hancock (NO Email)
Inside Guard: Jeff Fallon [email protected] O Most Blessed Virgin Mary, Mother of Mercy, at this most critical time, we entrust the United States Outside Guard: of America to your loving care. Fred Castillo [email protected] Most Holy Mother, we beg you to reclaim this land for the glory of your Son. Overwhelmed with the burden 1st Year Trustee: of the sins of our nation, we cry to you from the depths of our hearts and seek refuge in your motherly Kevin Bowman protection. [email protected]
2nd Year Trustee: Look down with mercy upon us and touch the hearts of our people. Open our minds to the great worth of Tom Finto [email protected] human life and to the responsibilities that accompany human freedom.
3rd Year Trustee: Free us from the falsehoods that lead to the evil of abortion and threaten the sanctity of family life. Grant Luis Martinez [email protected] our country the wisdom to proclaim that God's law is the foundation on which this nation was founded, and that He alone is the True Source of our cherished rights to life, liberty and pursuit of happiness. Lecturer: Jerry Murgia [email protected] O Merciful Mother, give us the courage to reject the culture of death and the strength to build a new Cul- ture of Life. Amen.
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COUNCIL 4298 - KNIGHT IN A DAY
KNIGHT IN A DAY—SPECIAL MASS
Our Knight in a Day special mass was attended by 75 Knights that joined our ranks and the mass was officiated by our very own
THE FIAT OF THE ETERNAL FATHER—Submitted by Brother Knight Phil DeWaal (say every morning)
My Beloved Father Thy will be done on earth as it is in Heaven. Be Thou my Father. Be always my Eternal Father. Do not leave my soul. Do not abandon me. Do not leave me out of Your sight, my Father, for I am Your child, whom you have created to please You, to adore You, to honor You, living my days as You have given me the license to live it. (I offer up this Fiat through Mary, to Jesus, to You, Eternal Father.)
I promise you, you will feel the power of My great LOVE for you that I will send you day in and day out. But you have to offer me - everyday— as you get up in the morning—that FIAT. Page 3
ASSEMBLY 2102 UPCOMING EVENTS - Submitted by Tom Krueger
I extend an invitation to you Sir Knights of the District to answer the call to maintain the Visible Arm of the Order and the Knights of Columbus.
Friday March 17th - Event: Feast of St. Patrick Where: St. Patrick’s Catholic Church Address: 1114 Willow, San Antonio, Tx. 78208 Showtime: 9:30 am Mass: 10:00 am Uniform: Official Regalia Dress-Color Corps
Saturday March 18th - Event: 12th Annual Catholic Men’s Conference Where: St. Mary’s University Campus Bill Greehey Arena Address: One Camino Santa Maria, San Antonio, Tx. 78228 Uniform: Official Regalia Dress-Color Corps Celebrant: Excellency Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller Special Guest: Supreme Knight Carl Anderson Showtime: 9:15 am
Sunday March 19th - Event: Knights of Columbus Mass PLEASE PRAY FOR Where: San Fernando Cathedral Address: 115 W. Main Plaza, San Antonio, Tx. 78205 Showtime: 1:30 pm Mass: 2:00 pm Celebrant: Excellency Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller Uniform: Official Regalia Dress-Color Corps
Monday March 20th - Event: Installation Mass of Our New Auxiliary Bishop Michael Joseph Boulette Where: St. Mark the Evangelist Catholic Church Address: 1602 Thousand Oaks, San Antonio, Tx. 78232 Showtime: 1:30 pm Mass: 2:00 pm Celebrant: Excellency Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller Uniform: Official Regalia Dress-Color Corps
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HELPFUL WEBSITES
SUPREME: www.kofc.org
COLUMBIA: kofc.org/Columbia
ST. PIUS X CATHOLIC CHURCH: www.stpiusxsa.org
ARCHDIOCESE OF SAN ANTONIO K OF C: www.kofcknights.org
ARCHDIOCESE OF SAN ANTONIO: www.archsa.org
THE ENGLISH COMPANY: www.kofcsupplies.com
LYNCH KELLY: www.lynchkelly.com
PLEASE PRAY FOR
Please remember the following Knights and or Family members who need us to pray for them.
-His Excellency, Bishop Tom Flanagan -Brother Knight Michael O’Grady -Brother Knight Jason Guiken -Brother Knight Al Cote -Brother Knight Phil DeWaal -Brother Knight Luis Martinez’s Sister, Delia Martinez -Brother Knight Larry Kolbert -Jerry Meek -SPX Stephen’s Ministry -SPX Mens ACTS Retreat
In addition to our prayers The above names will be remembered at the Healing Rosary held on the first Sunday of the month.
I asked that everyone furnish us with updates so we can keep our information current.
PRAYER FOR THE CANONIZATION OF FATHER MICHAEL J. McGIVNEY God, our Father, protector of the poor and de- fender of the widow and orphan, you called your priest, Father Michael J. McGivney, to be an apostle of Christian family lifr and to lead the young to the generous service of their neighbor. Through the example of his life and virtue may we follow your Son, Jesus Christ, more closely, fulfilling his com- mandment of charity and building up his Body which is the Church. Let the inspiration of your servant prompt us to greater confidence in your love so that we may continue his work of caring for the needy and the outcast. We humbly ask that you glorify your venerable servant Father Michael J. McGivney on earth according to the design of your holy will. Through his intercession, grant the favor I now present (here make your request). Through Christ our Lord. Amen. Our Father Hail Mary Glory be to the Father Please report all favors received: The Father McGivney Guild Venerable Servant of God One Columbus Plaza Father Michael J. McGivney New Haven, CT 06510-3326 USA Page 5 COUNCIL 4298 - HELP US FEED THE HUNGRY “Because hunger has no season”
40 Cans For Lent, is a program designed to help fight hunger in our community The concept is simple-collect can food during the Lenten Season; a small sacrifice to make a BIG difference in the lives of those in need of a food in our community. All food donated will help stock out St. Vincent de Paul neighborhood pantry. St. Pius X Catholic Church and School in con- junction with the Knights of Columbus, Alamo Council 4298, would like to invite you to “make a difference” in our community-wide food drive. Our parishioners, students, teachers, along with Parish ministries and organizations are encouraged to participate. For more information, please visit our website at: www.stpiusxsa.org Parishioners are encouraged to bring canned food items to Mass and place inside the blue barrels located in the Breezeway of the Church.
Schedule of Events
Event Date-Location-Time
-Kick-Off Day Ash Wednesday, March 1, 2017
-40 Cans for Lent March 1, 2017 - April 16, 2017
-Community Food Drive Pick-up/Drop Off March 11, 2017, 11am-2pm Church Parking Lot
-REP Students, Church & School Participation March 1, 2017 - April 16, 2017
-4th Annual Canstruction Competition April 13, 2017 - St. Pius X School
40 Cans for Lent — Grocery List Reminder-Unbreakable Containers ONLY
REALLY NEED NEED -Peanut Butter, Jelly, Jam -Canned Vegetables -Canned Tuna -Canned Spam, Ham, Chicken, Vienna Sausage -Boxes of Macaroni & Cheese -Boxed Instant Mashed Potatoes -Spaghetti Sauce -Canned Pasta (Ravioli, Spaghetti-o’s, etc.) -Canned Fruits -Soup -Cereal, Spaghetti -Canned Beans (refried, ranch, pork & beans) -Bags of Pinto Beans, Bags of Rice -Milk Products (powdered, shelf stable, -Toilet Paper canned, Velveeta
CAN ALSO USE -Hamburger Helper -Cans of Juice (8 or 16 oz.) -Jello, Pudding, and Fruit Cups -Crackers, Cookies Cooking -Oil -Toothbrushes, Toothpaste -Soap, Deodorant, Razors -Shampoo, Conditioner Page 6 4298 Alamo Knightline
COUNCIL 4298 SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATION - SUBMITTED BY TOM KRUEGER
Alamo Council 4298 Scholarship Application Postmark deadline 1 May 2017
Please review the following information to be sure you meet all of the Eligibility criteria before completing this application.
The 2017 Alamo Council 4298 Knights of Columbus Scholarship will be awarded in a competitive process that may consider: volunteer commitment, charitable activities, church involvement, attendance at St. Pius X Catholic School San Antonio, student or family membership in the Knights of Columbus, academic achievement, personal statement of what the student has learned by participation in charitable activities and how has this prepared them for additional education opportunities. Scholarship is renewable for up the four (4) years and if recipient maintains qualifying renewal- specific criteria. This scholarship will reimburse student for paid tuition, book, fees, supplies and equipment required for any full time course load at colleges, universities or technical schools.
Scholarship The Alamo Council 4298 Knights of Columbus provides a new or renewal scholarship at $500.00 per year for up to four (4) years to attend a school of learning full time beyond High School.
Eligibility Criteria To be considered for a new scholarship award, all students must meet the following eligibility criteria: Be a 2017 graduate of High School Cumulative GPA of 2.5 or higher Be a United States Citizen or a lawful permanent resident Must be planning to enroll as a full time first year student in a school of higher learning Demonstrated a volunteer commitment for charitable endeavors Completed and submitted application materials by the postmarked deadline date
Any and all inquires concerning information for application materials should be directed to Tom Krueger at: [email protected] or via cell phone at (210) 889-3993 Page 7
INVITATION - ST. PIUS X MEN’S ACTS RETREAT MARCH 23 - 26, 2017 To all our Brother Knights that have not attended an ACTS retreat weekend. We ask that you prayerfully consider joining your fellow Knights on retreat.
YOUR INVITATION TO AN ACTS RETREAT Sponsored by ST. Pius X Parish “I was Blind, Now I See.” John 9:25
An ACTS weekend retreat is an opportunity for men to focus on faith and its application to their daily lives, build purpose in their prayer lives, increase their presence at Mass , and cultivate friendships among members of our parish community. It is hosted by former ACTS retreatants and Father Pat O’Brien, our spiritual director.
The retreat begins Thursday, March 23rd at 6:00 pm at St. Pius X Catholic Church. It ends Sunday, March 26th after the 10:15 am Mass, and is followed by a reception in the Family Center. The retreat cost is $175.00, which includes transportation, food and lodging at St. Anthony de Padua Retreat Center. A nonrefundable deposit of $50.00 must be submitted with this form to reserve your place on the retreat, with the balance due at the Thursday evening check-in. PLEASE NOTE: Financial difficulties should not prevent anyone from attending this retreat. If you need financial assistance or have any other questions, please contact the director or co-director listed below. You will receive a letter with additional information before the retreat. We look forward to seeing you there!
Retreat Director: Tom Finto 232-2672, Co-Spiritual Director: Roy Gabrillo 393-5832, Co-Director: Brian McLaughlin 213-7819 and Co-Director: Brian Otto 260-6069
Please return the completed registration form with nonrefundable registration fee of $50.00 to: St. Pius X Catholic Church Attn: St. Pius X Men’s ACTS, 3303 Urban Crest Drive, San Antonio, Texas
Name (print): E-mail address:
Name as you want it on your name tag: Birth Day:
Address: City/State/Zip:
Home Phone: Work Phone: Work Phone:
Emergency contact: Relationship:
Home Phone: Work Phone: Work Phone:
2nd emergency contact: Relationship:
Home Phone: Work Phone: Work Phone:
Allergies, dietary, or special needs:
Home Parish/Church:
Names of family members also attending this retreat:
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COUNCIL 4298 NEWSLETTER IS BACK - Submitted by Albert Rodriguez
Our 4298 KC Newsletter has been out of circulation due to unforeseen computer issues. I am happy to say these issues have been resolved and I will once again resume our KC monthly newsletter. If you have anything that you would like to contribute to the newsletter, please feel free to contact me.
Albert Rodriguez (210) 394-9513 [email protected]