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The Knights of Peter Claver, Inc The Knights of Peter Claver, Inc. Volume 93 • Winter Issue 2009-10 • www.kofpc.org inside this issue Officer Messages • History of Claverism • District News • Junior Division 2 ClaveriteThe A Catholic fraternal magazine published by: The National Council Knights of Peter Claver and National Court Knights of Peter Claver, Ladies Auxiliary Approbation The Most Reverend Gregory M. Aymond See highlights from the 2009 National Convention, page 16 Archbishop of New Orleans Gene A. Phillips, Sr., Supreme Knight Geralyn C. Shelvin, Supreme Lady James Kelley Terry, National Secretary Athanase Jones, Publisher Liaison KPC P.R. Group – Contributors 12 The Knights Of Peter Claver Founded in Mobile, Alabama, in 1909 Headquarters in New Orleans, Louisiana 25 On the cover Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Mobile, Alabama, the birthplace of Claverism. 38 introduction All items intended for publication in The Claverite must be submitted by: April 10 for summer issue and 20 September 10 for winter issue. Please send your news items to [email protected], and include a photo. When taking photographs for the magazine, please make sure your camera is set on the highest resolution setting possible. Photographs should be 300 dpi or higher at full size for them to print well. Please provide stories in a Mobile Council #1, established Nov. 7, 1909. Word document and photos as jpg files. Please do not submit Correction from last issue: Photo by Paul Duhe any handwritten material or PDF files. “TRUST IN GOD” is our password “ONWARD” is our war cry 3 New Orleans Mayor C. Ray Nagin addressing the attendees. See highlights from the 2009 National Convention, page 16 Message Message Message Messages from the from the from from the Supreme Supreme Bishop Supreme in this 4 Knight 6 Lady 8 Perry 10 Navigators 11 International Alliance of Catholic Knights 22 Remembering William issue 12 Genesis of the Knights of Peter Claver Charles Keyes, Jr. 15 2009 Award winners 24 District news 22 16 2009 Convention highlights 35 Junior Division news 20 Past Leaders of the Noble Order 42 Board of Directors Year for Priests 2009-2010 o priests, truly repentant, who on any “To all the faithful, truly day devoutly recite morning Lauds repentant, who devoutly attend or Vespers before the Blessed Sac- the divine Sacrifice of the Mass “T rament, exposed for public worship and offer to Jesus Christ the or reposed in the tabernacle, and who, after the Supreme and Eternal Priest prayers and a good work done example of St. Jean-Marie Vianney, offer them- on that day for the priests of the selves with ready and generous spirit to the cele- Church, that He may sanctify bration of the sacraments, especially confession, them and mold them according a Plenary Indulgence is mercifully granted, which to His heart, a Plenary Indulgence is granted provided they have they can also apply to deceased brethren by way atoned for their sins by sacramental confession and said prayers in of suffrage, if in accordance with the provisions in accordance with the intention of the Supreme Pontiff, on the days of the opening and closing of the Year of the Priest, on the day force they approach sacramental confession and of the 150th anniversary of the pious passage of St. Jean-Marie Communion, and if they pray according to the Vianney, on the first Thursday of each month, or on some other intentions of the Supreme Pontiff. days determined by the bishops for the benefit of all the faithful.” 4 The Claverite | Winter Issue 2009-10 | www.kofpc.org Knights of Peter Claver Message from the Supreme Knight Gene A. Phillips, Sr., 15th Supreme Knight Fraternal greetings: ance of Catholic Knights (IACK) Biennial Meeting. There were Supreme Knights, Delegates, Observers and wives in atten- uring the week of August 2-6, 2009, dance from at least 12 countries. I appreciate all Clavers who in New Orleans, we completed the made them feel welcome and, especially, for supporting their Opening Mass on August 1, 2009. I would like to thank the 94th National Convention for the 4th Degree Knights, 3rd Degree Knights, Knights’ Board of D Knights of Peter Claver, Inc. The Directors, the Ladies of Grace, members of the Ladies Auxiliary convention was filled with a lot of high energy, and visitors who turned out to celebrate Mass with our guests. memorable moments and a celebration of our Thank you also to Bishop Joseph Perry and the Liturgical centennial anniversary as the Knights of Peter Committee for preparing such a beautiful celebration. Due to Claver, Inc. I know with the guidance of St. Peter the National Convention being at the same time as the IACK Meeting, Past Supreme Knight Chester Jones represented me Claver looking over us, we all can say we had en- for most of the IACK functions. For that, I will be forever joyable moments during the National Convention. grateful. I would like to commend Gulf Coast District Deputy Athanase Jones, Brother Grant Jones, National Secretary Kelley The highlight of the National Convention was the Centennial Terry, the New Orleans Hosting Committee and the National Mass held at the New Orleans Morial Convention Center, with Office staff for their assistance in helping with various aspects approximately 4,500 people in attendance. I would like to thank of the IACK meeting. Bishop Joseph Perry and those working with him for producing Our Junior Division held a successful 18th Biennial Junior supreme knight supreme a wonderful Mass for all those in attendance. Words cannot de- National Convention from July 9-12, 2009 in Houston. scribe the atmosphere in theconvention center during the Mass They elected new officers and conducted their business in a celebration. very professional manner. Some of the Planning for such a celebration of this highlights of the convention were an magnitude doesn’t happen in a week or Words cannot describe entertaining talent show, educational overnight. Interim Administrator Paul the atmosphere in the competitions, informative workshops, C. Condoll, National Secretary Kelley convention center during vocation fair and a presentation by the Terry, Bishop Joseph Perry, the National the Mass celebration. Buffalo Soldiers. I commend Director Office staff and the New Orleans Host- ,, General Tillmon King and National Ju- ing Committee began working on the nior Daughter Counselor Diane Asberry, message from the the from message National Convention last year. We witnessed the fruits of Commanders, Counselors, chaperones, Juniors, Claver mem- their endeavors unfolding before our eyes over‘‘ the course bers, and the National Office staff who put on a successful of the convention. The Masses, White Linen Party, Supreme Junior National Convention. Knight/Supreme Lady Gala, Convention Banquet and Con- On Sunday, November 7, 1909, in Mobile, Alabama, at vention Ball provided all of us some much-needed relaxation Most Pure Heart of Mary Catholic Church, 40 men were after a couple of days of intense meetings and discussions. If initiated into the Knights of Peter Claver, thus beginning the you know any of the individuals who helped to plan the long journey of Claverism. Knight Gilbert Faustina became convention, please send them a note of thanks. This was truly the first Grand Knight of Council #1. He also became the first a total team effort. Supreme Knight of the Knights of Peter Claver. On July 12, During the same time as our National Convention, the 1911, the Knights of Peter Claver was incorporated under the Knights of Peter Claver, Inc. hosted the International Alli- hand and seal of Probate Judge Price Williams, Jr., of Mo- The Claverite | Winter Issue 2009-10 | www.kofpc.org 5 bile County, Alabama. On November 7, 2009, the Knights of Charitable contributions Knights of Peter Claver Peter Claver, Inc. celebrated its 100th Anniversary. Just as our During the convention, various committees motioned to disburse seven founders had the foresight and determination to build a total of more than $88,000 in support of the following projects: a strong foundation, we, as Clavers, will continue their work • Soaring High Tutorial Program by remaining committed to the Catholic Church, our Noble • United Negro College Fund Organization, and the community. • Human Development It is only fitting that a few words be said about our organization’s • Claver Outreach Fund charter. July 12, 1911, our founders had the foresight to file for • Sickle Cell Fund a charter to incorporate and protect our organization (Knights of • Earl Harvey Kidney Disease Fund Peter Claver). This is a legal instrument that sets forth the name • Educational Scholarship Fund and objectives of our organization. Our charter legally established Service programs and projects also are done by our local the name of our order as the Knights of Peter Claver, Inc. units. This year, we succeeded in performing more than 1 million hours of service. I would like to congratulate everyone Expansion report who donated their time to our organization. I urge each member to continue reaching out and to invite your family, friends and associates to join the Knights of Peter Knights of Peter Claver, Inc. financial information Claver, Inc. In 1909, our membership was only 40 men. Look the from message where we are now. The best recruiters are you, the members. Trust & Wealth Management as of August 31, 2009 Please note the membership count is as of September 2009. Taxable Fixed Income $ 1,738,843.12 57% First quarter census summary 2009 Cash and Equivalents $ 799,139.86 26% Domestic Equity $ 311,601.20 10% Active Inactive Junior Junior Preferred Stock $ 215,927.50 7% Districts Units Units Knights Ladies Knights Daughters Total Assets Value $ 3,065,511.68 100% Central 68 19 367 595 46 9 Cash Balance of Accounts as of August 31, 2009 Gulf Coast 121 24 711 1,334 147 213 Liberty Convention .........................................$356,249.07 Louisiana 247 44 2,118 3,299 316 551 knight supreme Whitney General Reserve ...........................
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