Co l o r a d o Kn i g h t s o f Co l u m b u s Volume XVIII Issue II August, 2012 K n i g h t s Ca l l

S t a t e Of f i c e r s State Chaplain LET FREEDOM RING! Rev. Robert D. Fisher This year, our Order is 130 years old. Additionally, on August 12th of State Deputy this year, it will be the 160th birthday of our founder, Father Michael J. Roger G. Muller, Sr. McGivney. Why is this significant? The significance is that ONE man, State Secretary our founder, had a vision of having men unite as one. To be in unity with Charles K. Page their faith, to be united doing charitable works and united in the care of State Treasurer the widows and children of his time. Over these 130 years, we have James D. Caffrey grown to over 1.8 million men world-wide who continue to unite together State Advocate and make a difference. How? We take the lead. We take this lead and John J. Doherty stand united as one voice for our concerns and the concerns of others. We have been seen standing State Warden together to provide food, shelter and clothing to those in need or in times of disaster. We are seen Christopher J. Foley continuing to stand together as the voice of the unborn, the mentally handicapped and the aged. If Immediate Past State Deputy we are to continue with our founder’s vision then we must continue to be one. The theme from this Foster J. Sauter year’s Supreme Convention states it all, for in being united we can, “Proclaim Liberty throughout Colorado District Master the Land”. Claude A. Trujillo, Jr. Complacency! Now is not the time to be complacent while relying on others to step up or lead the way. Historically, we have had no problem with following; but we tend to let others lead. We St a t e La d i e s Au x i l i a r y let others step up to lead in our own councils. It is easy to say, “I do not have the time” or “I am too Of f i c e r s busy”. We will nonchalantly say “Let someone else take the lead” or “I will help if I can but I don’t President want to lead”. If it does not turn out well, it then becomes easy to criticize. This Fraternal Year has Sharon Hernandez been no different. Besides Councils finding a hard time with Brothers stepping up to lead, the state Vice President also has found it hard. It has been difficult to find Brothers to lead districts or programs. I know Barb Heumann that there is no doubt that most of us have many tasks on our plate. With these many tasks, it is Secretary/Historian easy to have an “excuse” to avoid taking on a lead position. We avoid the position because it is too Ginny Lopez hard. But if we really think about it, God only gives us that what he believes we can handle. If he is Treasurer placing this opportunity in front of you, don’t you think God believes that you will be able to handle Rose Higgs the task? Immediate Past President To those of you who, maybe apprehensively, have stepped up, I thank you for that. You have Dolly Castle stepped up and are assisting in growing our Order. To those who continue to stay in the shadows of being less involved, take that leap of faith, step up and answer God’s call to help grow our Order. Coo r d i n a t o r s Our growing Order will provide for us a united front that will surely help in our proclamation of liberty throughout the land in this time of consternation and debate. We find ourselves in the midst Executive Secretary of some trying times. We are bombarded by the words of many of our politicians who are urging us James VonFeldt to compromise our beliefs and our faith in the name of choice or equality. If we continue to sit back Program Coordinator and let others take the lead, we may find ourselves part of the problem that compromises our beliefs John Eiler and it will affect what really is important: the saving of our souls. Membership Coordinator It is time to take back the lead and speak up for what is right as provided to us in the 1st Amendment- Jon Herskovits Freedom of Religion. There is a reason that religion is part of our 1st Amendment right. Regardless of District Deputy Coordinator what some people may say, our country is based on a religious belief in God. It is written throughout Robert Sherman our Constitution and as found with the words “In God we Trust” on our currency. Being a leader or Knights Call Editor/PR Chairman taking the lead is hard but if you lose your rights, life will be even harder. Bruce Tawson There are opportunities all around us and all we need to do is step up. Step up in your councils. www.coloradokofc.org Step up in your district. Step up in our state. We need for all of us to step up and so that we can be Knights Call is a publication of the a united voice for freedom. When we stand up for our freedoms, we stand up for the freedom of State of Colorado Knights of Columbus all. As we have seen, many of our forefathers have stood up and have taken the all rights are reserved. lead. They have fought for our rights so that we can be free. Now it is time for us to stand up. It is time for us to take the lead and promote our faith and our Order. We are Catholic! We are united! We are one! Vivat Jesus, Vivat Maria Roger Muller Roger G. Muller, Sr. Colorado State Deputy Th e Do g Da y s o f Su mm e r Di s t r i c t Ma s t e r Re p o r t August!!! Where did the summer go? Kids Sir Knights and Brother Knights: are getting ready to go back to school --- ok, Wow! What a wonderful year the state of the parents are getting them ready ---, vacation Colorado had last year with Columbianism. (an intermission from the routine) has come First of all, I would like to congratulate and gone and we stand on the precipice of our our worthy State Deputy, state officers and usual rut in life. Well, it doesn’t have to be his team for reaching the highest goal with quite that severe. Fall didn’t fall, yet; the dog Supreme in achieving the Circle of Honor. days of summer are upon us and there is still a As for the Fourth Degree, I would like Kingdom to be built. to thank each of you Sir Knights and my Marshals for the wonderful year that we had St. Mark’s Gospel has Jesus’ challenge to with membership. We met our membership and assembly goals. “Come away by yourselves to a deserted place and rest a while.” Why Overall, we came in third, with Special District coming in first, San not take a few moments to plan and implement opportunities for new Felipe De Jesus coming in second and John H Reddin coming in third. life and growth in our lives. For example, there is the Knights Annual Again, congratulations to you all for this great accomplishment. Retreat in October. It’s a great gift to those who attend; a chance to Now we have to set our Exemplifications for the year. Here is the enliven our relationship with the Lord. But then why not replicate the schedule so far: On August 19, 2012, John H. Cromwell Assembly opportunity and make a couples retreat with your spouse? You could #2656 in Aurora; On October 13, 2012 Jesus Light of the World also make it a family event simply by finding that “deserted place” Assembly #3300 Littleton; On November 24, 2012, Monsignor to be with your family and make it a religious experience through Bernard J Froegel Assembly #89 in Greeley; and on May 19, 2013 family prayer, Scripture, nature and activities that would reacquaint Holy Family Assembly #96 in Security; We still need more you with the Lord’s presence in your lives. A “deserted place” could Exemplifications in order for us to meet our membership goal. also be the quiet of a Church as you sit in Adoration of the Blessed Membership went up from 317 to 345 this year. If you are planning Sacrament for a while. to have an Exemplification, please let me know so that I can send it During the months of Fall and Winter there will be other to Rich for state approval and then to Supreme for approval. experiences available to you through your parish that have the As we said at the Organizational Meeting, you Navigators will potential to keep that spiritual relationship fresh and alive. Think be busy visiting your councils that belong to your Assemblies to of things like education opportunities (aka Adult Faith Formation), promote the Fourth Degree. I will expect a report from all Navigators Days of Recollection, the rites, rituals and readings of the various on a quarterly basis to see how things are going. I hope that you weekend Masses PLUS special liturgies like communal (or private) all have submitted your officer’s report # 1728 not only to me and penance services, Holy Days, Advent prayer services, special civil Supreme but to Chuck Page and Dave Adams to be entered in this holiday celebrations, and the list goes on. year’s directory. Grab every opportunity to grow and be strengthened in your Again, I want express my deepest thanks to each and every one of you for your hard work this year. My sincere congratulations go to personal faith; invite your family to join you; make this Year of Faith you all for meeting our goals and Supreme goals. one to grow on! Prayerfully,, Don’t forget you audits are coming soon! I leave you with this: “It is not the nails that hold Jesus to the Robert D. Fisher cross but the love he had for us”. Father Bob Fisher Colorado State Chaplain Led by the Spirit, [email protected] Claude A. Trujillo,Jr Claude A Trujillo, Jr., PSD, DM [email protected]

Father Piotr stands beneath the “Signs of Hope” billboard in Arvada, CO. Bishop Conley, along with Father Piotr Mozdyniewicz and Father Cao officiated at the ceremony blessing the billboard, which promotes Pro Life

M a r k Yo u r Ca l e n d a r 4th Degree Honor Guard lead the procession from Denver Council August 7-9 – 130th Supreme Convention, Anaheim, CA 539 hall to the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception for the September 8 – Vocations Day of Prayer and Religious Walk, Mother Cabrini Shrine installation Mass of Archbishop Samuel J. Aquila. The procession October 13 – Rocky Mountain Catholic Men’s Conference, Colorado Springs, CO included Knights of St. Peter Claver, Knights of Malta, Knights and October 19-21 – 3rd Annual KofC Retreat, Sedalia, CO Ladies of the Holy Sepulcher, Deacons and Priests. photo courtesy of James Baca, Denver Catholic Register St a t e Ad v o c a t e Al e r t “…whoever wants to be great among you must be your servant and whoever wants to be first must be slave of all. For even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve.” (Mark 10:43-45). As we begin to settle into a new Fraternal Year and our respective roles as newly elected, re-elected, appointed or re-appointed council, district and state officers, we’ve discovered our positions bestow on us certain specific authorities and duties. We are fully vested, through the Laws and Rules of the Order and our state and council bylaws, with the power to exercise the authorities of our offices. How we use that authority to guide, direct, mentor and serve those Knights and families who willingly follow us will testify to our ability as leaders. Much has been written about the theory, and to some extent, the practice of leadership and of those whom we perceive or recognize as great leaders. There are many traits of leadership, such as: honesty, competency, humility and courage to name a few. Leadership, like being a parent, isn’t about being a friend, popular or even being well-liked. It’s about mutual respect and more importantly, service to those entrusted to our care. In the verses from Mark’s Gospel, it is clear that Jesus calls us to lead through our service to others. Jesus calls us to be servant-leaders. Father McGivney, our venerable founder, left us the road-map on how to be a servant-leader. His legacy to us is the principle of Fraternalism with the challenge to live these principles in service to God and neighbor every day of our lives. The principles of: Charity, Unity and Fraternity embody every principle of leadership ever written about; and provide the simple prescription of how to serve others. As officers and leaders, the success of the Knights of Columbus depends upon how well we, as officers and servant-leaders, understand the Order’s principles and how effective we are in applying those principles in leading our councils, districts and state to achieve our Order’s fraternal and charitable missions. As officers, we should always be a calming influence against the rash judgments of those whose first impulse may be todisregardthe principle of due process and summarily suspend and expel members from the Order without affording their Brother Knight the opportunity to offer an explanation or to clear up any misunderstanding; or to otherwise resolve an issue in private. Sounds logical and fair in the abstract, however, the State Deputy, my brother state officers and I have seen these situations present themselves in our great state on more than one occasion. In several instances, we were confronted with the want to suspend or expel a Brother Knight or the relentless pursuit of allegations and charges against a Brother that broke the spirit of the councils and created a rift among the officers. Not only as officers, but more importantly as servant-leaders, we should not resort to formal disciplinary action unless all other reasonable attempts to resolve the situation have been exhausted. If, in the end, we are compelled to resort to disciplinary action, we must always observe the principle of due process. The need for disciplinary action should sadden instead of filling us with a sense of righteousness, for the loss of a Brother is the end-result. The use of the formal power and authority of our office is easy; using the power and authority for the greater good of our members and their families who willingly consent to follow us is more difficult, but is our duty as servant-leaders. A few weeks ago, the choir at Church sang the Servant Song. The first verse resonated with me and as Knights, officers and leaders, I pray that it resonates with all of us: “Will you let me be your servant; let me be as Christ to you; pray that I may have the grace to let you be my servant too.” YMHSIC & Vivat Jesus Jay Doherty Jay Doherty State Advocate [email protected]

St a t e Me m b e r s h i p Re p o r t “Do n ’t b e a f r a i d t o c h a n g e ” Change: that is what I want to talk about this year. I believe that if you do what you’ve always done, you get what you always got. That means that if your council is stuck, your membership is stagnant, and you’re lucky to do one event in a year, you need to change. New ideas help revitalize a council. Some of these ideas are not going to work. That is ok. Don’t let the fear of failure keep you from trying something new. I would like to see every council in the state conduct a picnic on Saturday, August 12, in honor of Venerable Michael McGivney’s 160th birthday. You might even use this as a membership drive event at your parish. Supreme is keeping the goal of one member per council per month. Towards this goal you should be conducting a First Degree every month. I recently heard a council say that they could not do a First Degree ceremony unless that had at least 3 new members. This is absolutely wrong. What message does this send to these new potential brothers? The minimum number is 1. The State of Colorado will conduct a First, Second, or Third degree for as few as 1 member. These new brothers are that important. Officers Challenge: This is a membership challenge for the First Quarter. The intent is to have each officer in the State, District and the council recruit a new member by September 30th. If you need some ideas on how to do this, refer to your Action plan. Vivat Jesus, Jon Herskovits Jon Herskovits State Membership Coordinator [email protected]

NON-PARTISAN PARISH VOTER REGISTRATION DRIVES We have been asked by Supreme to be one of a handful of jurisdictions to participate in having voter registration drives in all parishes throughout the state of Colorado. We are hoping to partner with the Colorado Catholic Conference people in each diocese and with the approval of parish pastors, to proceed with a completely nonpartisan voter registration drive in each parish. This drive will be completely nonpartisan focusing solely on fulfilling one’s civic duty and being a faithful citizen. It is hoped to provide this service the 2nd weekend of September. Supreme will provide the posters to advertise this event. The nonpartisan nature of this campaign is in line with Catholic tradition as we do not tell people for whom to vote but rather that they should fulfill their civic duty to vote with an informed conscience. Please pay attention to upcoming notifications and information about this project through your District Deputy, Knights Call and Knights of Columbus e-mail blasts. P r o -Li f e Ch u r c h Re p o r t “We h a v e t o e a r n r e s p e c t ” A New Year, A New Start:

This past weekend, I went to a Diaconate Conference Our Icon program has shifted over to Ed and Alex pretty smoothly; about St Paul’s letters, the ones we usually read on Sunday great work guys, and Seminarian support just continues to roll along with after the Responsorial Psalm and before the Gospel. At the John Lopez at the helm conference, I was inspired by one of the lecturers, a Rabbi We are in need of support in the Keep Christ in Christmas Program. from Colorado Springs. When he was asked a question Brian Thibodeaux has been running the program for the last 18 months but about what state of mind St. Paul was in when he penned those letters, he answered that it didn’t matter. What matters is how we respond to what as his work has picked up. It is becoming harder and harder for him to run he wrote. In other words, how did what he wrote effect our faith? That the program. Brian has things off to a good start for the 2012 Christmas caused me to ask myself how being a Knight has caused me to respond season. All of last year’s Grand Knights will be receiving a packet of to my faith. That, my friends, is a question we all need to ask ourselves. information on the Keep Christ in Christmas Program in August. Once I have partly responded by becoming the Respect Life Services Director that is done, mainly what is needed is to receive, track and pass on the for the state K of C. I saw that as a great opportunity to bring the force orders to the card companies. Anyone who can help would be greatly of 16,000+ members of the K of C in Colorado to work for Respect Life appreciated. issues in our state. There are legislations to support and abortion clinics Speaking of the Icon Program, here is the schedule for the next to close down and we can make a difference if we bring our force to month: bear. Sadly, the response to my calls for support has been tepid at best. Ic o n 1: District 19: July 30 to August 29th Why? It seems that wearing the vests and hats and shirts at spaghetti suppers and pancake breakfasts is cool, but anything else is “really not District 1: August 29th to September 28th what I signed up for”. So the question I have for you today is “How has Ic o n 2: District 20: July 18 to Aug 14th being a Knight of Columbus effected your faith?” Maybe a better question District 5: Aug 14th to September 19th would be, “How has being a Knight of Columbus caused me to be a true Icon 3: District 24: July 1st to Aug 4th. witness for my faith; not just in my family but in my parish and in my District 25: Aug 4th to Aug 31st community?” Being in the K of C and being counted among so many District 38: August 31st to Sept 21st. Brother Knights who have given so much to our country and our faith is an honor. However, honor is inseparable from respect and respect is not Chris Kennedy Chris Kennedy given, it is earned. Respect as a member of the K of C has to be earned, State Church Director and it is earned not by doing what is cool and convenient but by doing [email protected] what is uncomfortable and sacrificial. That is the message of Christ, suffer 303-683-1198 what is uncomfortable and sacrifice yourself for the benefit of others. We are at a point in the history of our country where our sacrifices need to be beacons of light pointing the way for our parishes and communities to respond to the assault on our religious freedom. We can do that by o mm u n i t y c t i v i t i e s being the megaphones crying out in support of life. October, the month C A preceding our national elections, is Respect Life month and a time when Ma k e p l a n s n o w f o r t h e Me n t a l l y Ha n c i c a p p e d / we can earn our respect and deserve the honor of Knighthood. All councils De v e l o p m e n t a l l y Di s a b l e d Ca m p a i g n were provided, through our DD’s a virtual playbook of potential Respect The new school year is just around the corner. Many families do Life activities that could be planned. Now is the time to get those events not have the means to purchase the important supplies that their on your council calendars. Now is the time to organize Rosaries, holy children need to be successful in school. Please consider participating hours of adoration, respect life chains, chastity rallies for your youth, or in existing community drives or conduct your own to provide these whatever. Let’s earn our respect, let’s deserve our honor. essential tools to help disadvantaged students be successful in their Deacon Michael Balchus education. Deacon Mike Balchus The Annual Mentally Handicapped Campaign will soon be here. State Pro Life Director Now is the time to finalize your planning to make the program [email protected] a success. If your council is a repeat participant, we encourage t a t e o u n c i l c t i v i t i e s you expand your program if possible. If your council has never S C A participated, this is an opportunity to help the mentally handicapped Ge t t o k n o w y o u r Br o t h e r s in your community. If your council is unable to make the minimum Brothers, purchase of Tootsie Rolls team up with another council to procure After attending a Rosary and Funeral Mass for a deceased member the tootsie rolls and other supplies that you will need. The goal is to of my Council, I had time to reflect on how little I knew of this Brother increase the number of councils participating, to meet the needs of Knight. Although an Honorary Life Member, this Knight was only a First programs for the mentally handicapped. See the State website for degree Member, never achieving the higher degrees. additional information. He missed out on much of the experience of being a Knight. Because he Yours in Christ and fraternity, was not a very active member, we knew little of his life, family, education, Jerry Sundee and life experiences. For example, he had been a Christian Brother for Jerry Sundee a number of years. Brothers, the best way to get to know your fellow State Community Director Brothers Knights is to have an active activities program, and to invite all your members to participate. Nothing lets you know your Brothers like working together with them on various projects and exchanging experiences and ideas with them. I have enjoyed my 32 years as a Knight because I have been involved with very active Councils, and have been an active member of those Councils. Assuming that you joined the Knights for the right reasons, then you should step up and get involved, be active, and if you’re Council is not active, then get involved in Council activity planning, and encourage your fellow members to become as active as the work schedule and family The NFL teams are in training camp and soon will be starting pre- activities permit. Only 22 Councils out of 143 in the state received a Surge season games. Now is the time we get out and offer our 2012 Football with Service award at the last convention. Make sure that your Council is included in this awards category next year. Frenzy Program to our parishioners, friends, co-worker, family A special thanks to all of those Brothers that stepped up and members, and ourselves. The better response we have to distributing volunteered to get involved in transporting Bishops and Priests to the these tickets the more programs we can support throughout the State. Installation of Archbishop Aquila on July 18. It was very gratifying to see As you know, the program is a football pool that pays out $1000.00 so many members volunteer their help. each of the last 10 weeks of the NFL season. If you need more tickets God Bless contact Bob Kreger 303-522-1759 or [email protected], they will Frank Humpherys get to you as quickly as possible. Lets help our State programs and Frank Humpherys State Council Activities Chairman support this program each and every year. [email protected] Vo c a t i o n s Re p o r t St a t e Re t r e a t Co m i n g Pr a y e r Fo r Vo c a t i o n s Oc t o b e r 19-20-21, 2012 O Father, raise up among Christians “No one will be turned away” abundant and holy vocations to the priesthood, who keep the faith alive With the new Fraternal Year we are busy getting organized and are and guard the blessed memory of your Son Jesus installing the new officers of our councils. Part of the work being done through the preaching of his word is planning out the Fraternal Year activities and the council budgets to and the administration of the Sacraments, support those activities. I am asking that your councils consider budgeting with which you continually renew your faithful. dollars to support members attending the upcoming Knights of Columbus Grant us holy ministers of your altar, Retreat to be held in Sedalia, CO the weekend of October 19, 20, and who are careful and fervent guardians of the Eucharist, 21. The Knights of Columbus has been described as a Catholic, Family, the sacrament of the supreme gift of Christ Fraternal, Service Organization. Notice the first descriptor is Catholic. As for the redemption of the world. Catholics we are called by our Baptisms to live the Christian life. In order Call ministers of your mercy, to live up to the obligation of this calling we must better know God, so that who, through the sacrament of Reconciliation, we can better love God, and through that love better serve God. We are spread the joy of your forgiveness. all called to better know God through forming ourselves in our faith and Grant, O Father, that the Church may welcome with joy spiritual development. the numerous inspirations of the Spirit of your Son Through a program idea developed and presented by our State and, docile to His teachings, Chaplain, Father Bob Fisher, we are asking councils to provide may she care for vocations to the ministerial priesthood scholarships for 1-2 members of their councils in full or in part for the and to the consecrated life. retreat weekend expenses. The cost of the retreat is $180 per person and Sustain the Bishops, priests and deacons, a $50 non-refundable deposit is require to reserve one of the 45 spots consecrated men and women, and all the baptized in Christ, reserved for the retreat. You are encouraged to call the retreat house or so that they may faithfully fulfill their mission complete the registration form, along with your deposit, to reserve your at the service of the Gospel. spots for the retreat sooner rather than later as it will be a first come, first This we pray through Christ our Lord. Amen. served basis. The registration form and retreat information can be found Mary, Queen of Apostles, pray for us. on the Colorado Knights of Columbus website under the events link Pope Benedict XVI, March 5, 2007 (http://www.coloradokofc.org/eventsCalendar.php). No participant will Please pass on “Prayer for Vocations” to your Council members, that be turned away if circumstances are such that they cannot afford the $180 when they pray the Rosary to add this into their daily routine. for the weekend retreat. The Retreat House’s schedule of retreats reads, Grand Knights, at organizational, I requested each Grand Knight “Please come and know that you are very welcome even if circumstances appoint a Vocations director to your council to help promote vocations in allow you to give only a portion of the suggested offering.” our Council Families and to support your Parish Priest. I will have more The Knights of Colorado are leading the Order in promoting spiritual information in the coming months in my articles. development of its members by offering this weekend. Our Knights and Reminder, Vocations Walk for Religious on Saturday September 8th, councils are blessed every day through the generosity of our heavenly Procession at 10am, Mass at 11, and picnic to follow Mother Cabrini Shrine. Father. In recognition of these blessings we, as Knights, must make time State Vocations Committee: to show our thanks for all that God provides us. What better way to show John Lopez: [email protected] this appreciation than to spend a weekend in prayer and reflection on our Chris Kennedy: [email protected] faith and our service to God as members of the Knights of Columbus. Joe Musso: [email protected] If you have any questions at all about the weekend please consider me Vivat Jesus your point of contact. John Lopez Yours in Christ, John Lopez State Vocations Chairman Jesse H. Taitano Jesse H. Taitano 719-593-0759 Colorado Knights of Columbus Retreat Coordinator Email: [email protected] Phone: 303-972-6554 District 13: District Deputy John Lopez would like to thank Members of Councils 14338, 9993, St. Patrick’s Ladies Auxiliary 9993 o l o r a d o n i g h t o f t h e o n t h and Holy Apostles Ladies Auxiliary 14338, who helped support Mt. C K M

St. Francis Sisters, while evacuated during Waldo Fire. Breakfast, Members of newer councils usually have a special fraternal bond Lunch and Dinner meals were provided from June 30 thru July 4th. which develops when most members pitch in to get the new council Thank You for your quick response to help out on a moment’s notice started successfully. The June 2012 State Knight of the Month, brother Jim and the Sisters appreciated the each provided meal. Sebestyen, is a charter member of the fledgling council 14785 in Falcon, CO and currently serves as its warden. He is the head cook on the pancake breakfast team of his council and is its Football Frenzy ticket sales chairman. Supreme FAMILIES OF THE MONTH Brother Jim spearheaded the effort to form a 1st Degree team, including funding the purchase of necessary props and robes; and is an active member June, 2012 of the team. He participates in almost every event the council sponsors and THE FAMILIES OF currently serves as Faithful Navigator of Assembly 3049 where he regularly is a member of the Honor Guard. Tom & Laura Srsich Brother Jim serves St. Benedict parish as an usher, Eucharistic Minister Jo h n P. McMa n a m e n Co u n c i l 6905 and member of the finance committee. He also serves his community as Ev e r g r e e n , CO president of the local Exchange Club. For his concern for others and willingness to pitch in where needed, the Richard & Nancy Thomas State Council proudly names Sir Knight Jim Sebestyen its State Knight of Wa ll y Ku llm a n Co u n c i l 14479 the Month for June 2012. o n i f e r Joe McAleer C , CO Joe McAleer congratulations to these families Knight of the Month Chairman representing Colorado [email protected] K n i g h t s o n Bi k e s M e e t Ou r Se m i n i a r a n s For those of you who may not know my background well, here is a quick summary. I was born in April of 1967. My father was killed in Vietnam in July of that same year. I was raised by my Mom and Grandparents. I attended Catholic school through the 3rd grade where I started public school. I continued in public school through college. I attended Arroyo Grande High School and graduated in 1985. While in high school, I started the SADD program, was active in the police explorer scouts and was named in the “Who’s Who of Members of the Knights on Bikes provided Safety and Security for the runners American High School Students”. I graduated participating in the 2nd Annual Respect Life 5K/Walk sponsored by Council 12567 at Light of the World. Proceeds from the race were used to aid in the with several scholarships and awards and purchase of an ultrasound machine for a Pregnancy Crisis Center in Colorado went on to college. I attended Allan Hancock as part of the Knights of Columbus Ultrasound Initiative Program. College where I graduated with a degree The Knights on Bikes participate in parades, tours and more importantly in Liberal Arts. I then moved to Los Angeles are committed to strengthening their faith. Before each event, the members to attend UCLA. gather to pray the rosary. The organization has membership throughout the While in L.A. I worked for Schaeffer United States and Canada. The only requirement for membership is that Ambulance. In 1990, I joined the United States Air Force. I was trained the person be a member of the Knights of Columbus. Rudy Ramirez, Grand as a Firefighter/Paramedic. While in the Air Force, I was stationed in Knight of Council 12567, is the President of the Colorado Chapter. For more information, call Brother Rudy at 303-517-0135 or by e-mail at Saudi Arabia, Germany, Italy and Colorado. I served in the first Desert [email protected] Storm, the Bosnian Conflict, Operation Southern Watch and several other missions and conflicts. I was selected to be a team member of the Space Shuttle Recovery Crew and also attended Advanced Rescue School. I separated from the Air Force in 1999 as a Staff Sergeant. After a couple of transition jobs, I went to work for TCF Bank as a loan officer in 2000. I worked my way up and finally became a Vice President of Consumer Lending in 2005. I left the bank in September of 2007. I am attending the Kenrick-Glennon Roman Catholic Seminary in St. Louis, MO. I am now in my sixth year at the Kenrick School of Theology working toward my Master of Divinity and, God willing, ordination to the Catholic Priesthood. Editor’s note: John is a member of the Knights of Columbus and is sponsored by Councils 12335 & 14338. For information on other Seminarians A big thank you to Josh and Tasha Dalcher, with daughter Eve, sponsored through our RSVP program log on to futurepriest.com. for setting up Knights to Christ on Amazon and Kindle. Josh is a newly installed Faithful Navigator of St. Jude Assembly 2887 and a member of St. Mark Council 13131 in Highlands Ranch, CO.

K n i g h t s t o Ch r i s t August 13 UNITY is a loving Father These Commandments that I give you today are to be upon your hearts. Impress them on your children. Talk about them when you sit at home and when you walk along the road, when you lie down and when you get up. ~ Deuteronomy 6:6-7 Parents are responsible not only for the physical needs of their children, but also for spiritual growth. ~ (Deuteronomy 6: 4-9; 32:45-47). No parents are perfect. There will be problems, but the important thing is to build mutual understanding with our children. Love must be evident when correction is necessary. It is a happy husband-wife relationship and their evident oneness in Christ that leads children toward faith in him and makes for a happy wholesome family life. Paul, writing to Timothy, gives the strongest possible admonition and warning to husbands and fathers, “if any provide not for his own and especially for those of his own house, he hath denied the faith, and is worse than an infidel (1Timothy 5:8).” This provision need notbe confined to material things, but also time and energy and concern. One To order Knights to Christ books, father was made aware of this when he was thumbing through his Day- contact Rich Casias, 303-988-5967 Timer one evening. His young son, seeing the small book by which his [email protected] life was ordered and controlled said “Daddy, could you put my name in Kn i g h t s t o Ch r i s t there?”~ Billy Graham Are you participating in the spiritual growth of your children? now on Amazon.com Please be patient. for Kindle http://www.amazon.com/dp/B008R526SE God is not yet finished with me ~ Words on a child’s T-shirt Rocky Mountain Catholic Men’s Conference “A Gathering of Heroes - Answering the Call” SATURDAY, OCTOBER 13, 2012 COME, LET US GO UP TO THE MOUNTAIN OF THE LORD—IS 2:3

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Early Bird Special $35 before For additional info contact August 1, 2012 Dennis Kater at Fathers - bring your teens [email protected] or (under 20) - $20 719.237.6939 T a w s o n Ar o u n d TIME TO CHECK YOUR COUNCIL’S PUBLIC RELATIONS PORTFOLIO As I go throughout the council newsletters I receive, I am in awe with the spirit and giving attitude of our many Knights throughout the state. I am so touched by the good works all of you do for your council, community, church youth and veterans. And we do this as a matter of course, without fanfare. Much like Jesus did when he extended his love and compassion to those who touched his spirit by their suffering and neediness. But even Jesus tells us to be the shining light in a world of darkness. He doesn’t want us to be braggarts, but how else will anyone know about our great works unless we tell them? When it comes to telling people who we are and what we do, Knights seem to be challenged. For example, anytime we involve our parish in an event, do we report One back the results and thank parishioners for their involvement? Do Night Only we report on our activities to our Pastor, whether he is a member in Colorado or not? Do we have a Communications Director in the council Springs! responsible for getting the word out? You might say, well, this is all too much. Can’t we just do our thing and be left alone. Of course. But to keep our councils vibrant and growing, we can’t stagnate. We have to be telling everyone we know who we are and what we do. Really, it’s not that difficult. If we are proud of who we are, it becomes automatic. For me, when I tell someone I am a member of the Knights of Columbus, they usually know right off the bat that I am Catholic. What comes next is unpredictable, but there is rarely a negative response. I usually try to explain the good things we do and [people are amazed. We have nothing to be ashamed of and everything to be proud of. Many of the stories I see coming through the newsletters are far more touching and down to earth than many of the stories on the media meant to tug at our heart strings. I am in deep gratitude for all we do in this seemingly dark Exciting fundraising event by The Colorado Catholic Herald that will benefit world. We are indeed the light that Jesus talks about!— the wonderful ministriesThe Colorado of Catholic Catholic Charities Herald of Centraland Colorado… an Bruce Tawson exclusive advanceAquinas screening and More of the Catholic motion Goods picture present: “Restless Heart: The Bruce Tawson, Editor Confessions of Augustine” 7 p.m. Aug. 22 at Lon Chaney Theater in City 303-683-2686 Auditorium“Restless in downtown Heart: The Colorado Confessions Springs. Only of one St. screening Augustine” is planned [email protected] (225 seats) and all ticket proceeds will go toward Catholic Charities’ ministries, including wildfire relief efforts. screening 7 p.m. Aug. 22 Lon Chaney Theater City Auditorium (Kiowa and Nevada in downtown Colorado Springs)

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Check www.coloradocatholicherald.com and @ccherald on Twitter for updates. COLORADO KNIGHTS WELCOME ARCHBISHOP AQUILA July 18 marked a new beginning for Catholics in Colorado. After months of praying and speculation, Brother Knight, Sir Knight, Archbishop Samuel Aquila was installed and welcomed as Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Denver on July 18th. According to her article covering the celebration, Roxanne King, editor of the Denver Catholic Register, described the event as “a superb welcome home.” A joyous welcome filled the Basilica in Denver; Complete with trumpets, a 60-voice choir, colorful decorations, boisterous applause, 300 priests and deacons, 39 bishops, Cardinal Francis J. Stafford and US Apostolic Nuncio Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano. Of course, 20 members of the Denver area Honor Guard from 13 Assemblies added their dignity and color to the occasion, along with Knights of St. Peter Claver and Knights and Ladies of the Holy Sepulcher. Archbishop Samuel is the fifth Archbishop the Archdiocese of Denver. Brother Knight, Sir Knight, Bishop James Conley welcomed the packed Basilica by saying, “in 1976, Archbishop Aquila was ordained a priest in this very Cathedral. Today, we celebrate his priestly and apostolic ministry and rejoice in the great gift God has given us in calling him home to the Archdiocese of Denver.” In his homily, the Archbishop said to priests, “we must be willing to lay down our lives for our bride, the church.” To the laity, “You are in the world, not of the world, and to serve as leaven to the world.” At the great procession to exit, 200 members of the Neocatechumenal Way greeted the new Archbishop with an immense banner and played guitars and tambourines as they serenaded him with Flamenco-style hymns. A new breath of fresh air has entered Colorado and it is a joyous breath! Sources for this Story courtesy of the Denver catholic Register and the Denver Post- Bruce Tawson, Editor. All photos courtesy of James Baca, Denver Catholic Register

The two Sir Knights in yellow capes and orange chapeaus are Knights of St. Peter Claver. They Sir Knights of Columbus lead the procession into the are followed by a Deacon. The Knight in all black is a Knight of Malta. The next men and women Cathedral Basilica of the Immaculate Conception for the are Knights and Ladies of the Holy Sepulcher. The Knights of Malta and the Knights of the Holy installation of the new Archdiocese Shepherd Archbishop Sepulcher are Papal Orders. They are then followed by the Deacons, of which approximately 90 Samuel J. Aquila. were present, then over 400 Priests followed the Deacons. Kn i g h t s o f Co l u m b u s Es s a y Co n t e s t Wi n n e r s Below is the third of a three part series reprinting the essays that were writen and won their respective age group in Colorado. This years theme The Responsibility of the Catholic Citizen in a Free Society. The 12th grade essay was won by Kaley Matous representing Council 14338 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. We are proud to print her winning essay. Congratulations well done!

Responsibility b y Ka l e y Ma t o u s Today we live in a “working society”. Catholic citizens are finding it harder and harder to uphold their apostolic morals and values in their everyday jobs. It is each and every Catholic’s duty to be faithful and to act in order to defend our faith. Older generations have always and will continue to leave an impression on the younger generations of the Catholic Church. From the younger perspective, this impression has been taking a turn for the worse everyday. Many men and women have adopted the phrase, “stuck between a rock and a hard place”, explaining that employers are giving them decisions that force them to choose between the desired career and the faith they proclaim to live by. This excuse has become frequently repeated and is inexcusable. For example, in some hospitals today, the health boards are changing policies forcing nurses to learn and complete abortions whenever asked to do so in their clinics. These nurses must choose between killing an innocent child, which is against our Catholic faith, in order to preserve their career or stand up for their morals. Younger generations have become lazy and unattached to the real issues that are being born into our world. Returning to the abortion debate, many teens are uneducated to the extreme and horrible details that occur with aborting a baby. As a student about to enter college, aspiring to be a nurse, I was oblivious to the fact that I too will be faced with tough decisions concerning human life. I was unaware that challenges and issues that are addressed in the news, globally, could actually affect my everyday life in the future. I may experience hardships that will force me to choose between the faith I have devoted my heart to and being able to survive in this “working society”. The duty of the Catholic citizen in society today is simply to defend our faith. It is easy to defend our faith in our minds and in the church, but this task must be seen and firm throughout all of society. We cannot say we believe certain morals should be esteemed and then discard those morals when we are challenged in society, in careers especially. Employers will try to force activities and ideas on us that do not agree with our faith. We must be strong enough to say that we are willing to bet our jobs and our income, for the sole fact that our God is and will always provide for us if we know, love, and serve him. Going against our God and our morals can only stray us farther from the path that has been planned for us. Living in a free society is all the more reason for Catholic citizens to be pursuing and preaching our faith to others. The impression we leave on others will leave a bitter affect on people if we say we believe in specific morals and standards but never act on those qualities. We must defend and act on our faith in every chance possible, even in the most difficult and terrifying situations.

W a l d o Ca n y o n Fi r e As s i s t a n c e IMPORTANT NOTICE The Knights of Columbus Family Week is the 6-14 of August. August 14th is the anniversary of our founder Father Michael J. McGivney’s death. The Knights THE ESSAY CONTEST TOPIC HAS CHANGED FOR THIS YEAR of Columbus honors its long history of putting the welfare and importance Here is the long awaited topic question for the essay contest. of family first. We have a great opportunity to show our Fraternity, Unity, The shorthand topic is “THE IMPORTANCE OF RELIGIOUS and Charity once again by donation, participation and fund raising efforts FREEDOM” and the wider explanation is below. in helping those affected by the Waldo Canyon Fires especially Ms. Lauretta Anzalone an 80 year old Colorado Springs Resident whom lost her home and As Catholics we are called to participate in the political life of everything in it. She is especially on our minds and hearts and in our prayers, our country. This can be difficult at times because our beliefs are and her story is on the Denver Post.com for Waldo Canyon Fire Victims. Her son often misunderstood and unpopular. Also, laws and regulations Brian Drury works with me at the Air Force Academy Waste Water Treatment from our governments can be contrary to our beliefs and threaten Facility and our shop pledged and delivered a $1000.00 dollar check to her last to force us to violate our conscience. Discuss the challenges we face month in July. We would like to help all those affected in some way, but we in this area, the importance of religious freedom, and the idea of can do much more by getting this family back on track to a sense of normalcy, the Catholic in the public square. and we can pull our resources toward helping this one family recover from Please spread the word on this change – this devastating lost. Their needs are plenty and I am going to continue to support this personal cause to help my fellow worker’s family because he is a Be aware the time frames have not changed, just the topic part of our life too. We will support their family and with whatever resources Please everyone grasp hold of this project their family needs to rebuild their lives and home. I encourage all to pray You will be surprised on the youth and the views from their for this family’s recovery and donate generously to Ms. Lauretta in her time prospective. of desperate need. We all need some assurances in life please let’s help this We had two supreme winners from Colorado this year! family. Donations may be sent to: Gerald Williams, Grand Knight, Council 4699, 2971 Poughkeepsie, Colorado Springs, CO 80916. Make checks out to Thanks everyone KofC Council 4699. Bob Nellans Yours in Christ, Bob Nellans State Youth Director Gerald Williams Gerald Williams Grand Knight 4699 KNIGHTS PITCH IN FOR HEROIC VETERAN Ne w h o m e c o n s t r u c t e d On October 28, 2010, Marine Captain Patrick (PJ) Glavey was one and a half months into his first deployment when he lost both of his legs in an IED blast in Helmand Province, Afghanistan. While working on a routine clearing operation with the Explosive Ordinance Disposal Team and members of the 2nd Battalion, 1st Marines, Capt. Glavey stepped on an IED, resulting in the traumatic amputations of his right leg above the knee, his left leg below the knee, and one of his fingers. Medically evacuated by helicopter, Capt. Glavey was treated at the field hospital at Camp Dwyer, Afghanistan, before being transported to Landstuhl, Germany. PJ arrived at Bethesda Naval Medical Center within days of his injuries and remained there for nearly eight months, enduring more than a dozen surgeries before being transferred to Balboa Naval Medical Center in San Diego, where he receives treatments and therapies at this time. The loss of limbs made it very difficult to maneuver around the typical house and left Capt. Glavey wondering about his future. In stepped “Homes for Our Troops,” an organization that builds homes suited for returning Veterans that are amputees. Recently, his lovely home was finished in Brighton, CO and he and his fiancé are thrilled. Now they could be part of a normal American neighborhood! Knights of Columbus Councils 7502, 6257, 13131, 3285, 2616 and 2392 found out about the project and immediately jumped in to help. They assisted by providing food and refreshments for the volunteer workers and even pounded a few nails themselves. Knights joined in signing studs which were used in the construction of the house so PJ would always have their best wishes built right into the house. May God Bless America, our military and our Knights! For more information and a short video, go to: www.homesforourtroops.org/glavey. Our thanks to Allan Eckert, PGK, Council 6257, Westminster CO, for providing Knights Call with this story and photos – Bruce Tawson, editor.

Marian Hour of Prayer Schedule 2012-13 ICON 1 ICON 2 ICON 3 District Receive Date District Receive Date District Receive Date 14 7-1-2012 33 7-1-2012 24 7-1-2012 19 7-30-2012 20 7-18-2012 25 8-4-2012 1 8-29-2012 5 8-14-2012 38 8-31-2012 4 9-28-2012 32 9-19-2012 15 9-21-2012 7 10-28-2012 10 10-6-2012 21 11-1-2012 37 11-19-2012 6 10-24-2012 9 11-29-2012 12 12-11-2012 31 11-29-2012 35 1-2-2013 29 1-10-2013 18 12-26-2012 8 1-16-2013 27 2-24-2013 11 1-21-2013 39 2-6-2013 2 4-2-2013 30 2-8-2013 26 3-5-2013 36 5-2-2013 23 2-26-2013 13 4-2-2013 22 6-1-2013 16 4-2-2013 3 4-30-2013 17 5-8-2012 34 6-3-2013 28 5-26-2013 State* 7-1-2013 State* 7-1-2013 State* 7-1-2013 * Bring to State Council Organizational meeting Please call or e-mail the ICON chairman listed below when the Icon is Transferred Ed Domanick – 303-471-2046 – [email protected] OUR LADIES VOICE

TEAM Together Everyone Achieves More July 2012 Dear Knights & Ladies, Simple things in Life

Appreciate Beauty. Look at people, plants, gadgets and even buildings and take a moment to appreciate what makes them so special.

Connect With Nature. Nature is an amazing healer for the stresses and strains of modern life. Eating lunch in the park, attending to a vegetable garden in your backyard, or watching the sunset.

Laugh E. E. Cummings once said “the most wasted of all days is one without laughter.” How very true. Never be too busy to laugh, or too serious to smile. Surround yourself with fun people and don’t get caught up in your own sense of importance.

Have Simple Pleasures. A good cup of coffee or tea when you first wake. Cooking a nice meal in the evening. These may not seem terribly exciting, but they are some of the simple pleasures If you slow down for just a moment and take the time to appreciate these ordinary events, life becomes instantly more enjoyable.

Connect With People. In so many ways, it is our relationships with people that give us the most happiness in life. Taking people for who they are and not finding fault.

Learn. There is a strong link between learning and happiness. Given this, there is no excuse not to be stimulating your brain and learning something new each day.

Rethink Your Mornings and Evenings. Are the mornings a mad rush for you to get out the door? Do you switch off the TV at night and go straight to bed? I have personally experienced the profound benefits of establishing a routine in the morning and evening. For example, in the morning you may choose to wake an hour earlier and spend the time working on yourself, whether it be reading, writing or exercising. In the evening, consider spending some time just before bed reviewing your day or in meditation.

Celebrate Your Successes. During a normal day we are sure to have some minor successes. Perhaps you have successfully dealt with a difficult people, received a nice compliment. These aren’t events worth throwing a party for, but why not take a moment to celebrate your success? Share the experience with someone else, reward yourself with a nice lunch, or just give yourself a mental pat on the back.

I took a class and found how true these things are so, I thought I would share.

The State Auxiliary Today…- Casino Trips August 11, 2012 and September 8, 2012 the Ladies Retreat

May God Bless You All

Sharon K. Hernandez State President

GET READY TO VOTE! All civic responsibility starts in the home; children learn what they are taught by the adults in their home. As a nation we are preparing for elections in November and it is never too early to start engaging your family in preparing to vote. There are many incredible resources available to families with children of all ages to start the preparation for what it means to be a responsible citizen and Catholic. The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) offer many important suggestions and resourc- es to help all families start to talk about civic responsibility and the importance of voting. Below please find links to several of the resources mentioned above.

FAMILY GUIDE TO FAITHFUL CITIZENSHIP ADULT EDUCATION RESOURCES ACTIVITIES FOR CHILDREN

Jennifer Kraska Executive Director Colorado Catholic Conference [email protected] 303-894-8808 The Colorado Catholic Conference is the state-level, public policy agency operated jointly by the Archdiocese of Denver, the Diocese of Pueblo and the Diocese of Colorado Springs.

Ma j o r De g r e e Ex e m p l i f i c a t i o n s Fo u r t h De g r e e Ex e m p l i f i c a t i o n s Ri c h Ro t h St a t e Ce r e m o n i a l s Ch a i r m a n Cl a u d e A. Tr u j i l l o , Jr. Co l o r a d o Di s t r i c t Ma s t e r go to colordokofc.org for complete details on degrees go to colordofourth.org for complete details on degrees Date: August 6, 2012 Stand alone 2nd Degree Date: August 18, 2012 Council: 14338 – Holy Apostles Assembly: 2656 – John H. Cromwell Location: holy Apostles Parish Location: Queen of Peace Catholic Church 4825 N. Carefree Cir Aurora, CO Colorado Springs, CO 80917 Date: October 13, 2012 Time: Registration 6:15pm Degree 7:00pm Assembly: 3300 – Jesus, Light of the World Contact: John Lopez 719-593-0759 Location: light of the World Roman Catholic Church Date: September 29, 2012 Littleton, CO Council: 7502 – Northglenn Contact: lanny Adelman Location: Immaculate Heart of Mary Parish 303-972-9381 11385 Grant Drive [email protected] Northglenn, CO 80233 Date: November 24, 2012 Contact: Jim Befort 303-465-0399 Assembly: 89 – Monsignor Bernard J. Froegel Date: October 6, 2012 Location: Greeley, CO Council: 1408 – Durango Contact: Victor Smiley, FN Location: St. Columbia Parish Date: May 19, 2013 1830 E. 2nd Ave. Assembly: 96 – Holy Family Durango, CO 81301 Location: Security, CO Contact: mark House, GK 970-259-7935 Contact: walt Parsons Date: November 3, 2012 Council: 3434 – Loveland Location: 1720 W. 12th St. Loveland, CO 80537 Contact: mike Stearns 970-669-8087 Date: January 26, 2013 Council: 3285 – Monsignor Roy Figlino Location: St. Augustine Parish Center 178 South 6th Ave. Brighton, CO 80601 Contact: Keith Iverson 303-659-2074 NOTE Knights in To be included in “Knights in Action”, send your council newsletters to: olorado Bruce Tawson, [email protected] Action

Fa t h e r An d y ’s Th a n k s g i v i n g Ma s s a n d Re c e p t i o n … Littleton, CO Council 3340 celebrate Father Andy Cravalho, son of Brother To m c h i l l s a n d g r i l l s : Knight Allan and Wendy Cravalho and a Knight in our Council, celebrated his Colorado Springs, CO Council 9993 SK Tom Stevens, cooks burgers and brat’s recent Ordination at a Thanksgiving Mass on Sunday July 1st. After the Mass at the Council’s summer picnic. It doesn’t get any better than that! there was a reception put on by the Knights and the Altar and Rosary Society. The Kruses once again provided the delicious pulled pork sandwiches. Thank you to everyone who helped out with the preparation on Thursday and Saturday and the reception on Sunday. Father Andy and his parents were very appreciative and it was a very nice reception. Father Andy gave a blessing for the Knights that was very special.

Wh e n e v e r y o u f e e d t h e l e a s t o f m y b r o t h e r s … Arvada, CO Council 12392 on June 7th, a group of 4 Knights Pat Francalancia, Mel Berger, John Jurbala, and Dan Murphy, youth group members Anna Marie Glenn, Bria Jurbala, and Sarah Knight, wife Nancy Jurbala and philanthropist Susan Kroth went to help feed the poor at the Broadway Assistance Center. The staff members thanked the brothers and crew for coming and invited them back to continue helping in this ministry. The Knights and crew combined for 35 hours of community service and a good feeling from helping those in need. Monument, CO these photos represent two side tables abutting the presider’s chair and an altar in the new Blessed Sacrament Chapel at St. Peter’s Church in Monument. All three were built in Sir Knight Jim Taylor’s wood-working shop and were donated by him to St. Peter’s. The photos do not do justice to the fine and detailed workmanship. Jim is a member of Assembly 2594 and Council 11514 in Monument, CO.

Council 12392, Arvada CO on June 2nd, the knights (LeRoy Schroder and Sean Murphy) along with a few dedicated souls went across from Planned Parenthood to pray for an end to abortion. You can join these prolife advocates on the first Saturday of each month by joining us at St Joan’s at 8:30 AM to carpool to the Planned Parenthood building. For more information contact our Council 3340, Litleton, CO newly installed officers of Dr. Eacl C. Bach Council at prolife chairman LeRoy Schroder. Saint Mary’s Catholic Church. Re g i s t e r t o p a r t i c i p a t e i n t h e Ko f C Re t r e a t Oc t o b e r 19-21, 2012 for information contact Jesse H. Taitano – Email: [email protected] – Phone: 303-972-6554 Knights in olorado Action

Ru mm a g i n g f o r c h a r i t y , Co u n c i l 13131 We s t m i n s t e r , CO- The council recently completed a rummage sale that raised over $2000 for charity. Sounds better than a “garage Sale”- who wants to buy a garage??

Th e s e c r e t ’s o u t - Bi s h o p Is e r n l o v e s a g o o d h o t d o g ! - Co u n c i l 12020-Pu e b l o We s t Knights at council 12020 in Pueblo West worked on St Paul the Apostle’s First Annual Festival and delighted Brother Knight, Bishop Fernando Isern with their tasty hot dog. The Bishop was so pleased he attended the festival two out of the three days, Blessing the grounds and all the booths.

Pa x Ch r i s t i Co u n c i l 10937, Li t t l e t o n , CO c e l e b r a t e s 20 y e a r s . On July 28, 20112, Littleton’s Pax Christi Council 10937 celebrated 20 years of existence. Bishop Michael Sheridan presided at 5:00 Mass, followed by dinner and activities. Many State officers and directors were on hand to hear about the council’s two decades of service. PSD Tom Harding was the first Grand Knight. Congratulations!

Brother Richard Sanchez, Council 4699, Colorado Springs, CO, is welcomed Mo n u m e n t Kn i g h t a Wa l d o Ca n y o n f i r e h e r o - Co u n c i l 11514, back from Afghanistan by GK Gerald Williams. Brother Richard served in the Mo n u m e n t CO US Army and was wounded while in Afghanistan. Brother Knight, Sir Knight, John Hartling is another example spirit-driven, go the extra mile Knight. During the tragic Waldo Canyon fire, John ran the emergency shelter at Lewis-Palmer High School. He arranged for food, cots, kennels for pets, games to occupy evacuee’s time, oversaw volunteers that included a doctor and nurses; had a high of 60 people who were evacuated from their homes and slept little. He coordinated all the services agencies to assure maximum use of resources. He still made time to go to daily Mass and say the Rosary God bless you John, a great example of our first principle-Charity!

Lo n g m o n t Co u n c i l 1313 a w h o p p i n g $75,000 t o Ch u r c h Bu i l d i n g Fu n d . The little town of Longmont, CO has a Knights of Columbus Council with a big heart. Council 1313 recently gave St Francis of Assisi Church a whopping $75,000 for the church’s building fund. Something tells us these Knights know how to make a buck and how to use it!

Co u n c i l 3340, Li t t l e t o n , CO i n v i t e s y o u t o g o l f The 43rd annual Council 3340 Golf Tournament will be held at the Links Golf Course, Highlands Ranch on August 18th, 2012. The cost includes golf fee, Last year’s State Chaplain of the Year, the Very Reverend Michael G. Pavlakovich cart and range balls. A great little course and a lot of fun! There will be a free celebrated Mass on June 6, 2012 to commemorate his 25th anniversary as a lunch (who says there is no free lunch?), libations and lots of prizes. Contact; priest. He continues to serve as Chaplain for Council 12567 in Littleton, CO. Dick Sazpansky, 303-794-5459

Co u n c i l 1313, Lo n g m o n t , CO Lo o k s b a ck o v e r i t s Hi s t o r y … Ce l e b r a t i n g t h e anniversary o f Fa t h e r Mi c h a e l J. McGi v n e y ’s b i r t h (Taken from the council’s August newsletter) Denver Council 539 plans a new Council event. They will be going on a August 1912 (100 years ago) – “Several Brothers called upon Grand Knight J.A. camping trip! We’re headed to the Golden Gate State Park Works Ranch Group Donovan to convene a special meeting to consider the current bills and such Area, about 30 miles west of Denver at an altitude of approximately 9,000 feet. other business as may come before the session…” The dates of this trip are August 17-19. Sounds like a lot of fun! On August 13th. As the treasurer’s report did not vary substantially from the previous month’s tally and the chief order of business was paying for the damages sustained to the “baseball equipment” at a council picnic the previous Polish Parish Picnic month. The implication is the council had taken a summer hiatus. August 1962 (50 years ago) – Promoting the council’s Bingo games and annual picnic were the principle topics of discussion. The picnic, which was held in Lyons Meadow Park, was deemed a success , with an estimated 250 people in attendance(figures garnered from the ticket count; The total cost to the council for hosting the event was $142.90). August 1987 (25 years ago): Fr. James Fox was introduced as the council’s new Chaplain. In addition to the annual council picnic, golf tournament, and sponsorship of a baseball team (which took 11th place in a tournament and was still awarded a trophy?), the council undertook planning a pilgrimage to Mother Cabrini Shrine west of Denver. We wonder how many councils have minutes dating back to their beginning? Holy Mass – 12:15 pm -Bruce Tawson, Knights Call editor Picnic – 01:00 pm

• Polish food • Cakes and ice cream Our History, Our Future • Polish Beer • Polish music • Lots of fun! Inspired by brother Knights of the past, • A lot of attractions we stand firm in our faith and dedicate 11460 44th Avenue Wheat Ridge, CO ourselves to charity and justice. August 26, 2012 Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson Knights of Columbus Kazimierz Panczyszyn: (303) 233-5643 St. Joseph Polish Council 15451 Krzysztof Trytek: (303) 520-7760 reprinted from the August 2012 Columbia Magazine Denver Colorado

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Ma r l o w e Av e . 63562 La k e s h o r e Dr. Mo r r i s o n , CO 80465 Mo n t r o s e , CO 81401 G e n e r a l Ag e n t 303-807-3267 (Ce l l /Of f i c e ) Mi ch a e l .Lo d a t o @k o f c .o r g Do u g Pa r s o n s – Je n n i f e r Gr e g Ar ch u n d e – Be c k y Ca r l Ar n o l d , FIC, LUTCF – Ma r y Lo u Br i a n .Br u n e t t e @k o f c .o r g Co u n c i l s Se r v e d : 681, 1062, 11160 Hu r o n St., Su i t e 200 16823 Bl u e Mi s t Cir. 311 Ca t a l i n a Dr. Co u n c i l s Se r v e d : 3799, 5757, 1188, 1214, 13131, 2185, 2308, No r t h g l e n n , CO 80234 Pa r k e r , CO 80134 Co l o r a d o Sp r i n g s , CO 80906 6905, 7640, 12567, 13021, 2731, 11731, 11731, 11803, 720-985-5753 (Ce l l /Of f i c e ) 719-527-1161 (Of f i c e ) Ce l l 720-256-9749 13205, 14479 12063, 12145, 13253, 13621, Of f i c e 303-657-2910 Gr e g o r y .Ar ch u n d e @k o f c .o r g 1-800-864-4419 (To l l Fr e e ) Da v i d Ca r y – Ca r l a 14006, 14898 Fa x 303-657-0603 Co u n c i l s Se r v e d : 3268, 4796, 719-576-0330 (Fa x ) 5415 He a t h e r h i l l Dr. Ke v i n Lu n d y – Am y Do u g l a s .Pa r s o n s @k o f c .o r g 5064, 6257, 12392, 13961 Ca r l .Ar n o l d @k o f c .o r g Co l o r a d o Sp r i n g s , CO 80915 1440 S. Fi l b e r t Wa y Co u n c i l s Se r v e d : 582, 4699, 719-271-3265 (Ce l l /Of f i c e ) De n v e r , CO 80222 11634, 13099, 13981 Da v i d .Ca r y @k o f c .o r g 720-470-4574 (Ce l l /Of f i c e ) Co u n c i l s Se r v e d : 625, 7520, 8200, Ke v i n .Lu n d y @k o f c .o r g Hey Everyone, 11514, 11730, 12228, 14436, 14715, Co u n c i l s Se r v e d : 539, 1498, 14785, 14806 4079, 6769, 9597, 14045 Those of you who attended the Organizational meeting heard this breaking Er n e s t Ci e n f u e g o s -Ba c a – Ta n y a Br a n d o n Ne l s o n – Sa r a h 7829 Wh i t e t a i l Cir. 2039 Ca r l e e Dr. news; I have decided, for the good of the Order, the good of the membership We l l i n g t o n , CO 80549 Pu e b l o , CO 81005 that I serve (In Colorado, Wyoming and Utah), for the good of the agents 970-310-4670 (Of f i c e & Ce l l ) e l l f f i c e Er n e s t .Ci e n f u e g o s -Ba c a @k o f c .o r g 719-565-8896 (C /O ) that work so tirelessly for your families and for my own family; to have my Co u n c i l s Se r v e d : 8220, 11140, 11575, Br a n d o n .Ne l s o n @k o f c .o r g territory split. The Colorado split was a little tricky, but essentially Ken Huard, 12831, 13200, 13489 Co u n c i l s Se r v e d : 1072, 1161, Pa t r i c k Fe l d m a n – Mi ch e l l e 1296, 2139, 3325, 4286, 7752, who was one my agents, will be taking over management duties from outside 10926 Li v i n g s t o n Dr. 9456, 12718, 14347 Castle Rock South along I-25 to the New Mexico border, Everything South of No r t h g l e n n , CO 80234 Ja y m e Sa n f o r d – Ka r o l I-70 on the Eastern Plains, and the entire Western Slope. The split was effective 303-915-2776 (Ce l l /Of f i c e ) 23071 Cl e v e l a n d Dr. Pa t r i c k .Fe l d m a n @k o f c .o r g Pa r k e r , CO 80138 o u n c i l s e r v e d July 1st and I have no doubt that everyone will benefit from this move. My C S : 2160, 10205, 12979, 720-384-6090 (Ce l l /Of f i c e ) 13559, 13729 Ja y m e .Sa n f o r d @k o f c .o r g agency had simply grown too big to manage. Ke n Hu a r d , FIC – Me l a n i e Co u n c i l s Se r v e d : 7880,8909, 3036 Ma v e r i c k Dr. I have been the recipient of many blessings in this career; I have made many 10937, 11918, 13131 Co l o r a d o Sp r i n g s , CO 80918 To m Si t z m a n n , FIC – Re n é friends across the State and I know that this decision will not change that, but 719-232-3265 (Ce l l /Of f i c e ) P.O. Bo x 2187 it will be evident to you moving forward that Ken and his staff will be able to Ke n n e t h .Hu a r d @k o f c .o r g Co u n c i l s Se r v e d : 9993, 12335, 14338, Pu e b l o , CO 81004 provide you with the same level of service that you are used to receiving. 14785, 14806 719-564-5336 (Of f i c e ) Between Ken, and all those agents who will be working with Ken, and the Fr a n k Hu d s o n – Be a t r i c e 719-564-5336 (Fa x ) agents that remain with me, a quick note of thanks. I have been an agent in 6647 Hw y 112 Th o m a s .Si t z m a n n @k o f c .o r g De l No r t e , CO 81132 Co u n c i l s Se r v e d : 557, 1225, Colorado for almost 11 years and what we have built here could not have 719-588-4490 (Ce l l ) 2553, 4636, 12020, Fr a n k .Hu d s o n @k o f c .o r g 12243, 12720 happened without each of them. I will be forever grateful for their efforts. Co u n c i l s Se r v e d : 1408, 2096, 2620, Those of you who have heard me talk about this career know that it is not for 2645, 2688, 4209, 5512, 6396, 7560, Je f f Sm i t h , FIC – Li n d a 12425, 14407 10125 W Io w a Av e . everyone and can be difficult; but those who remain agents with the Knights Jo e Ja c k s o n , FIC – Ca r i e La k e w o o d , CO 80232 are committed to doing well by serving others. PO Bo x 21661 303-332-6252 (Ce l l ) De n v e r , CO 80221 Je f f r e y .Sm i t h @k o f c .o r g There has been a lot of work put in by the Home Office and myself to make 303-487-0277 (Of f i c e ) Co u n c i l s Se r v e d : 3340, 4844, this split happen and one of the last things to be done is an update to the web Th o m a s .Ja c k s o n @k o f c .o r g 9349, 14398, 14443 o u n c i l s e r v e d C S : 1183, 3115, 3285, Le e Wa g n e r , FIC – Do n n a site. Ken and I are committed to great service and the web site has been an 3319, 3434, 3543, 4131, 4462, 4627, 951 Ur s u l a St. integral part of that service. The site will not be changed, just updated, so bear 4647, 4732, 5161, 8539, 11641, 11732, 12763, 12800, 14877 Au r o r a , CO 80111 720-425-0708 (Ce l l ) with us; we are “under construction.” Mi k e Kisting – Sa l l y I look forward to our collective futures and look forward to having Ken as a 2354 S. Sa n d Cr e e k Ct. Le e .Wa g n e r @k o f c .o r g Be n n e t t , CO 80102 Co u n c i l s Se r v e d : 10122, 12336, brother General Agent here in Colorado. I know you will join me in wishing 303-944-7494 (Ce l l /Of f i c e ) 13301, 14688 him well and offering our support as he begins a new chapter in his career Mi ch a e l .Kisting@k o f c .o r g Ge r a l d Wh i p p l e Co u n c i l s Se r v e d : 5237, 7502, 10961, with the Knights of Columbus. 1290 Th o m p s o n St. 11851, 13221 Li m o n , CO 80828 Vivat Jesus! 719-771-2260 (Ce l l /Of f i c e ) Doug Parsons Ge r a l d .Wh i p p l e @k o f c .o r g Doug Parsons Co u n c i l s Se r v e d : 2742, 3247, 303-657-2910 3252, 3519, 3549, 5768, 10275, [email protected] 12426, 14235

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