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K N I G H T S O F C OLUMBUS M T P R O S P E C T C OUNCIL O N 6 4 8 1 N EWSLETTER N o v e m b e r , 2 0 1 8 — V o l u m e XLIV , № 0 6 NOVEMBER CALENDAR OF EVENTS CHAPLAIN ’S CORNER 1 Solemnity of All Saints Dear Brother Knights, 2 All Souls’ Day On November 1st, the Church celebrates the Solemnity of All Saints. By virtue 4-10 USCCB National Vocation Awareness Week 6 Election Day, 6 AM – 7 PM of our baptism, we are all called to a life of holiness. All of us are called to be 6 Officers’ Planning Session, 7:30 PM “saints.” We are counted among the Communion of Saints which comprises 11 Veterans Day the three parts of the Church: the Church Militant (the baptized faithful on 12 Council Memorial Mass, 7:00 PM Earth), the Church Suffering (the faithful, suffering in Purgatory), and the 22 Thanksgiving Day Church Triumphant (the Saints in Heaven). 25 Deadline for December newsletter articles nd Dec 7 Council Christmas Party November 2 is the Commemoration of All the GOOD OF THE ORDER Faithful Departed (or: All Souls’ Day) as we pray for all We request prayers for our Brother Knights, relatives, of our loved ones who have passed away, who have and friends: Betsy Shelven, Jim Murphy, Joe & Mary gone to their rest in the peace of Christ. We never Ksandr, Tom Shelven, Barb Chengary, Donald Gniech, really forget those who have been a part of us and Ali Gniech, Lolita Gniech, David Gniech, Beverly have played a significant role in our lives. The Glowacki, Diana Valdivieso, Gary St Onge, Fr Jim Presta, Church offers us All Souls’ Day as a wonderful Mike Hoban, Frank L Folino. opportunity to pray for those who have died and are still in need of God’s mercy and love. 2017–2018 COUNCIL OFFICERS Chaplain Fr Jim Presta In a special way during this month of November I wish to remember in Grand Knight Dan Burkhard prayer all of our deceased Brother Knights and the members of their families Deputy Grand Knight Rob Glowacki who have passed away. May they rest in peace! Chancellor Sy Beck I conclude with the traditional Catholic prayer for our beloved dead: Advocate Mike Hoban Financial Secretary Stephen Abbott Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual Treasurer Russ Holmgren light shine upon them. May the souls of the faithful Recorder departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. Warden Dan DeGregorio Inside Guard Bob Gniech In Jesus, Mary, and Joseph Fr. Jim Presta Outside Guard Dennis Paoli Lecturer Rudy Faulhaber Three Year Trustee Dennis Gawlik GRAND KNIGHT’S CORNER Two Year Trustee John Fannon For those Brothers that were not able to attend the Council One Year Trustee John Hadfield meeting this month, we missed seeing you, praying with you, Field Agent John Kiener hearing your input on our programs and future District Deputy Ray Cordell events, and socializing with you after the meeting! Membership Director Our meetings are held on the 2nd Monday of each month at Program Director Dennis Gawlik Community Director Jack Bagot 7:30pm At St Emily's unless otherwise noted on our Event Faith Director Calendar. Family Director Please consider adding this date to your calendar. Your Brother Knights, Life Director officers, and I look forward to seeing you! St Alphonsus Liguori Our annual Mass of Remembrance for our decreased Bother Knights will be on St Cecilia Ron Boucher November 13. Mass will be at 7:00 PM and celebrated by our Chaplain, Fr Jim St Emily de Rodat Jim Chengary St Raymond De Peñafort Rob Glowacki Presta. Wives, friends, and family are invited to the Mass as well as widows of St Thomas Becket Mike Hoban our deceased members. There will be a short, open meeting and reception Newsletter Editor Dennis Gawlik following the Mass. Printing & Distribution Mike Hoban SK Dan DeGregorio again organized Illinois State Council’s drive to benefit Webmaster Dan Burkhard its Vocations Support Program. By now, you should have received your booklet. We keep a portion of the proceeds from each booklet for our own Visit us on the Web at RVSP program. Please return your sold booklets to our next meeting. http://www.kofc6481.org/ Vivat Jesus. IN MEMORIUM Betsy Shelven: https://www.matzfuneralhome.com/obituaries/Betsy-Shelven/#!/Obituary Frank L Folino: https://www.legacy.com/obituaries/baxterbulletin/obituary.aspx?page=lifestory&pid=190560811 3 KNOW YOUR FAITH: NEW EVANGELIZATION SERIES Growing secularism, attacks on the value and the gift of human life, attempts to redefine traditional marriage, and serious curtailments of our religious rights are threats that emphasize the need for a New Evangelization in today’s world. It calls us to faith, instills hope, and fills us with love. This month we highlight the seventh booklet in the series. In the Image of Love: Marriage, the Family and the New Evangelization Through the sacrament of marriage, God's love dwells in married love, healing it, transforming it and placing it at the center of the Church's mission. In a world that is hungry for true communion, fidelity and forgiveness, the family is at the heart of the new evangelization. To download this booklet, go to http://www.kofc.org/en/resources/cis/cis407.pdf. To view on line, click here. 3 N O V E M B E R ANNIVER S ARIES AND BIRTHDAYS We applaud our fellow Brother Knights on the anniversary of their admission and continued membership in the Knights of Columbus: 1977-Douglas Gruppe; 1985-John Junius, Dr; 1989-Peter Wisniewski; 1995-Don Serbin; 1996-Rev John Barkemeyer; 1996-John Mullenix; 2000-Joesph Joyce Sr; 2001-John Jocius; 2005 Andrew Muller; 2006-David McKissack; 2009-Brian Minogue; 2011-Robert Fitzgerald, Steve Abbott, Erick Haizel; 2014-Wes Zoltowski. We pass along happy birthday wishes to our Brother Knights: 3-Jack Muscia; 7-Louis Sbarboro; 9-Thomas Smith; 12-Guy Dismang & Joe Florey; 14-Robert Kirch; 17-Brian Maye; 18-John Greg Lussem; 21-Dan Palonpon; 22-Joe Ksandr; 24-Paul Folino; 28-Dennis Gawlik & Joseph Joyce; 29-Rev. Michael Grzesik. 3 COUNCIL REPORTS Tr easur er Receipts Disbursements Balance Opening: September 1, 2018 $6,947.12 I.D. Drive $9,195.45 Split-the-pot $41.00 I.D. Dive: Tootsie Rolls $1,681.98 Newsletters: Printing & Postage $100.00 Recruitment: Display posters $8.69 Meeting Refreshments $59.37 Hospitality Sunday: St Thomas Becket $100.00 Closing: September 30, 2018 $14,233.53 Program Director Many thanks go to the 16 Brother Knights (out of approximately 150) who returned the Membership Information/Faith in Action form. We will be using other means to get more responses, including the annual dues mailings. Ne wsl ette r Edito r If there is something of importance for our monthly newsletter, please send the information to me ([email protected]) by the 25th of the month so we can publish our monthly newsletter before the first of the month. As a follow-up on Fr Ji Pretsa’s CHAPLAIN’S CORNER, read more about the origins, history, and practices of Allhallowtide – (Oct 31 eve through Nov 2) at https://www.catholicworldreport.com/2018/10/24/the-season-of-the-dead-the-origins-and- practice-of-allhallowtide/. Council Christmas Party Keep Friday December 7 open for our annual Christmas Party. SK Jim Chengary will be our maître de, arranging the menu. Entertainment will again be by MacArthur Middle School Orchestra from 6 PM until 7:15 PM. Cost will be $15 for the Knight, $25 for the Knight and his lady, and $30 for the Knight, his lady, and immediate family. GK Dan Burkhard will announce this year’s Knight of the Year; if you have any recommendations contact Dan ([email protected]). More details will follow. Field Agent – Knights of Columbus Fraternal Benefits Since 1882, the Knights of Columbus has helped hundreds of thousands of Catholic families get the security and peace of mind they need by offering a complete portfolio of top-quality products for you and your eligible family members. What does you and your family’s Shield look like? For a comprehensive and complimentary financial analysis, please contact our Field Agent John Kiener: • Website: http://kofcknights.org/FieldAgentSite/indexNew.asp?FA=1727 • Email: [email protected] • Direct phone: 847-764-6447 • Office: 2015 S. Arlington Heights Rd #119, Arlington Heights, IL 60005; Phone: 847-378-8327 Knights of Columbus Council 6481 2018 Christmas Wreath and Decoration Sale Supporting your Parish, Seminarians, and our Council Wreaths and Garland Quantity Total Price 20” Noble Fir Mix Wreath with Bow…....…....…..…$31 _____ __________ 36” Noble Fir Mix Wreath with Bow…….…...…..…$45 _____ __________ 48” Noble Fir Mix with Bow…………..….….......….$65 _____ __________ 26” Single Face Balsam with Bow……..….......….…$26 _____ __________ 36” Single Face Balsam with Bow……………......…$31 _____ __________ 48” Single Face Balsam with Bow…….......…...……$46 _____ __________ 60” Single Face Balsam with Bow…….........….……$57 _____ __________ 72” Single Face Balsam with Bow…..….......….……$70 _____ __________ 25’ Balsam Garland…………………...…......….…...$32 _____ __________ 12” Holiday Yule Log…………………….…...…..….$22 _____ __________ Door Swag………………………………….…...….....$18 _____ __________ 12” Candle Ring Wreath with 4” Candle….…...…...$25 _____ __________ Evergreen Planter………………..………....….….….$31 _____ __________ Cemetery Stands (not pictured; wreath not included)….....…$11 _____ __________ 4” x 6” Keep CHRIST in CHRISTMAS car magnet......$3 _____ __________ 2¼” It’s OK to say Merry Christmas to me pin…...........$1 _____ __________ TOTAL Order your decorations by mail using this order form.