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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. Page 2 4298 Alamo Knightline 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 Page 4 4298 Alamo Knightline 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.