Bishop Nicholas A. Gallagher Council 8482 9623 Zaka Road, Houston, TX 77064 713-937-1376 www.kofc8482.org March 2019
Council Officers KNIGHTBEATKNIGHTBEAT Chaplain Rev. John Keller 281-469-2686 st rd Meetings 1 and 3 Wednesday at 7:00 pm—Zaka Road Hall—9623 Zaka Road [email protected] Grand Knight Dave Lewis (DeAnn) Lenten Message by SK Deacon Bill Barnes 713-628-8558 You may have noticed the new message on the bill- [email protected] boards at church. It is a quotation from the gospels where Deputy Grand Knight Merv Albert (Mary Jane) Jesus asks “Who do you say that I am?” That is the theme 713-899-1513 we as a parish are reflecting on this year. [email protected] This is an excellent question that Jesus asks and one Chancellor that deserves our contemplation. Each of us needs to ask Brian Gray (Julie) ourselves, who do I say that Jesus is? 832-767-9465 [email protected] We can all come up with answers that are versions of Jesus is our Lord and Financial Secretary Savior, Jesus is our God, Jesus is the Word made flesh. But it is not our answer Larry Hogan (Barbara) in words that matters as much as how to we answer that question with our lives. 281-772-8958 There is an old saying, show me your friends and I will show you who you [email protected] are. Our actions, even more than our words speak to the reality of our be- Treasurer Hugh McCrea (Theresa) lief. Are we living a life that is founded on and guided by Jesus Christ? Are we 281-370-0023 loving God above all and loving our neighbor as ourself? One way to judge if [email protected] we are, is are we filled with the joy and peace that comes with a genuine rela- Recorder tionship with the Lord? Chuck Stancil (Terri) Given what is going on within the Catholic Church right now, it is im- 281-433-3461 portant for us to recall that one of the responses to Jesus’ question is that Jesus is [email protected] Warden the head of the church, that mystical body that each one of us, through our bap- Eugene “Smitty” Schmidt (Paula) tism, are very much a part of. As we deal with the unfolding revelations of hu- 713-818-3646 man failure within the church, we must never forget that Jesus is our head, our [email protected] leader, our savior. It is though His sacrifice on the cross, His resurrection and Advocate His presence in the Eucharist that we are sanctified and saved. Matt Maciejeski 713-858-2056 This Lent I invite you to meditate on Jesus’ question; Who do you say that I [email protected] am? Inside Guard Deacon Bill Barnes, Director of Worship Ministry Paul McGarraugh 281-807-9003 Outside Guards Richard Carter (Cindy) 713-253-8482 by Dave Lewis Grand Knight’s Message [email protected] I had the privilege of attending another of the Prince of Mike Velez Peace Leadership meetings. These meetings bring together 832-876-2369 the leaders of all the organizations at Prince of Peace. This [email protected] is a large group of men and women and I am humbled when Trustee—1 year Gary Maly (Deborah) I sit and visit with them. Matt Regitz led the program and is 713-857-7267 truly gifted. Prince of Peace is blessed to have a youth min- [email protected] ister with his skill. We had an almost 3 hour meeting which Trustee—2 year didn’t seem nearly that long. Jim Schier (Andi) These meetings are not like leadership conferences which I attended when I 832-647-8696 was in the corporate world where there were speakers and slides. The team put [email protected] Trustee—3 year on a presentation that was full of interesting facts, music, and discussions. Fernando Flores (Dee Dee) (Continued on Page 5) 281-468-2854 [email protected] Page 1
Council Directors Lord, look upon me with eyes of mercy, may Your healing hand rest upon
Membership Director me. May Your lifegiving powers flow into every cell of my body and in- (OPEN) to the depths of my soul, cleansing, purifying, restoring me to wholeness
and strength for service in Your Kingdom. You are the only source of Program Director health and healing, the Spirit of calm and the central peace of this uni- Tim O’Malley (Kiersten) 832-237-7236 verse, grant to me such a consciousness of Your indwelling and surround- [email protected] ing presence that I may permit You to give me health and strength and
Church Activities peace, through Jesus Christ our Lord. Amen. Jim Vossler (Mary) Joan Hixon Matt Maciejeski 713-899-9275 [email protected] Nancy Clark Frank Mazza, Jr. Joyce O’Brien Larry Levy Council Activities John Laube, Jr. Chloe Fiares Jim McBane Hunter Beckholt Please Joe Colonnetta 281-451-6911 Joel Espinoza Michael Stumps [email protected] Pray For Raymond Flores Larry & Pat Hildebrand Margareta Flores Community Activities Rich Turnmeyer Clay Evans (Faye) Danielle Flores John Artinghelli 832-693-4107 Deacon Jeff Schmelter Anne Tuman [email protected] Belle Albert Michael Hutchison Randy Hollmann Dennis & Jeanne Majeski Youth/Family Activities Jim Coburn Sue Gallagher Bob Chaya (Jane) Gary Barton Stephanie Gallagher 713-306-0026 Bob Crisman Bob Warren [email protected] Nick Dalheim Mary Garcia Culture of Life Director Alison McGahan Andi Schier Todd Dorn Patricia Liebertz Diane Taylor 281-536-9915 Cathy Bielski Paul Stone [email protected] Frank Steinett † Sharon Brown Andrew Luna Ray Flores Lecturer Deacon George Trosclair Dean Auten Jim Emmons (Wendy) 281-251-0742 Terri Stancil Matt Calley † [email protected] Pope Francis Emergency Response Coord Pope Benedict Mike Kasper (Beth) Cardinal DiNardo 281-450-6939 Auxiliary Bishop George Sheltz [email protected] Fr. John Keller Our Nation First Degree Team Captain Priests and Seminarians Ed Benedix (Shirley) All servicemen and women and those supporting them 832-552-2440 [email protected] First Responders All Veterans District 91 Deputy Deceased Brother Knights Patrick Dexter 713-826-6417 [email protected]
Knights of Columbus Insurance Agent Kevin Anglin 281-660-4181 [email protected] Please pray for our Brother Knights whose anniversaries of death are in the month of March Knightbeat Editors Merv & Mary Jane Albert Charles Sullivan 3-1-1987 Kenneth Hein 3-13-2017 713-899-1513 281-381-0309 Thomas E. Mounsey 3-1-1994 Joseph Rathway, Jr. 3-14-2000 [email protected] Francis C. Hwa 3-1-2012 Don Lowe 3-15-2017 [email protected] Ralph Sauseda 3-2-2016 John Kevin Spring 3-20-2013 James L. Beam 3-11-2011 Page 2
KNIGHTS HONORED By Dave Lewis MSGR. DANIEL SCHEEL HOME ASSOCIATION
Knight of the Month - February, 2019
Paul McGarraugh Board of Directors
President Richard Carter (Cindy)
Vice-President Bill Vacek (Mary)
Secretary Larry Hildebrand (Pat) This past December Paul demonstrated to all of us the first prin- cipal of Charity. Paul recognized that Brother Richard Hixon had Treasurer to focus entirely on his wife’s recovery, and their children. As a John Adams (Pam) result, the Hixon home would not be able to put up the Preston- wood Christmas decorations that they have done for many Year 2019 years. Paul recruited the help of Brother Clay Evans to organize Richard Carter (Cindy) a group of Brother Knights along with members of the ACTS Larry Hildebrand (Pat) community. A Saturday was chosen to put up all the Christmas Matt Maciejeski decorations at the Hixon home. Paul can often be found work- ing at the Saturday hall workdays and volunteering to help serve Year 2020 food for many of our catering jobs. He is always ready to help when asked. He has been a steadfast Inside Guard for many Larry LaHaie (Melinda) years. Thank you Paul for reminding us of Charity. Smitty Schmidt (Paula) Bill Vacek (Mary)
Family of the Month - February, 2019 Year 2021 Sammy & Bambi Sedita Vince Bonura (Patricia) John Adams (Pam)
Having a Retirement, Sammy has managed the Tamale Sales for the last two years. He has done a fantastic job increasing the sales and profit each Birthday or year of his leadership. He can be found tirelessly working the Anniversary Party? tamale table after each Mass on both Saturday and Sunday. The KC Hall Sammy never forgets to show his appreciation for those who vol- unteer to help. He is not alone in this effort. Sammy’s wife is available. Bambi is always ready to lend a hand. She helps him with the Call sales and organization of the tamale sales tables. Sammy & Matt Maciejeski Bambi were also past co-chairs for two successful Council golf tournaments. Thank you Sammy and Bambi for all you do for the 713-858-2056 Council.
By Dennis Majeski “He is Risen” Magnets Council 8482 is excited that during the Lenten season this year, we will be promoting “He is Risen” magnets. All profits will be used for Visit the Council website at charitable causes such as scholarships, seminarian support and to support http://www.kofc8482.org other worthwhile projects. Dennis Majeski will be the coordinator for the sales of these magnets. Mag- nets will be for sale at the Knights of Columbus table on Welcoming Sonday and this month at the Mardi Gras Dinner Dance. We are looking for retail sales at vari- Click this website address ous retail locations before Easter. for direct access. The magnets will sell for $5.00 each and are now available. If you would like to purchase a magnet, please contact Dennis Majeski at 713-249-4466 or [email protected]. Page 3
Council Chairmen GETTING TO KNOW YOUR Memorial Committee COUNCIL OFFICERS Joe Delahanty (Mary) Trustee 2 Year 281-224-3494 [email protected] Jim Schier moved to Houston and joined Prince of Peace in 1976. He is a Charter Member of Council 8482 Retention Chairman and served as Grand Knight from 1989 until 1991. Jim Fernando Flores (Dee Dee) was instrumental in starting the Knights Golf Tournament 281-468-2854 and Casino Night. He also chaired the fish fry and orga- [email protected] nized a number of Astro nights for the Council. Jim is a past Faithful Navigator th Admissions Chairman for the 4 Degree and currently a trustee for the Council. Carlos Ozuna (Francis) Jim served on the Prince of Peace building committee in 1991 and has helped 281-955-7727 build all our parish projects. He has served as an usher since 1976 and served on [email protected] the Prince of Peace Golf Tournament and Gala committees. Jim and Andi have been married 48 years and have 4 children and 10 grand- Welcoming Sonday Chairman children. He is the President and owner of Schier Construction Company since (OPEN)
1980.
Council Publicity Frank Pasket (Gina) 713-870-8377 [email protected] Mission Statement Knights of Columbus Council 8482 Council Webmaster Dave Wimberly (Alice) 832-275-2830 Knights of Columbus, Council 8482, are committed to our [email protected] principles of Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism. Our purpose is to serve our God and POP Community ACTS Liaison Emilio Pena through the principle of 281-914-6436 Charitable Service by Catholic Gentlemen. [email protected]
Virtus Training (OPEN)
K of C Monthly Tamale Sales Hall Events Coordinator By Sammy Sedita Family Fun Bingo Gary Maly (Deborah) 713-857-7267 [email protected] Date Dozen Profit
21-Jan 300 $1,220.68
3-Feb 320 $1,280.57 February sales:
Beef—100 dozen 17-Feb 330 $1,449.30 Chicken—150 dozen 21-Apr Pork—235 dozen IF YOU WOULD LIKE TO 19-May Hot Pork—165 dozen PARTICIPATE IN THE Thank you to all our Brother LEADERSHIP OF 16-Jun Knights who spent time during COUNCIL 8482, 21-Jul February to help make our tama- PLEASE le sales the biggest fundraiser of 18-Aug CONTACT GRAND our Council. The sale of tamales KNIGHT DAVE LEWIS 15-Sep helps fund our scholarship pro- AT 713-628-8558 OR 20-Oct gram and our monthly support of 7 seminarians. [email protected] 17-Nov There will be no sales in 15-Dec March during Lent. Totals 2019 950 $3,952.55
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Grand Knight’s Report (Continued from Page 1)
Matt expanded on the transition at Prince of Peace from maintenance versus missionary parish that was first presented early last fall. Prince of Peace is the largest organization to commit to this new approach for sharing the maintenance versus missionary parish. I think every member of the parish should reflect on the handout on Page 6. Then, after reflection, evaluate your ministry within Prince of Peace. As Knights we have a responsibility to grow in our faith and continue to evaluate how we are accomplishing this goal. We all have a faith ministry even if it is only to attend Mass on Sunday. But, Christ taught us to all be dis- ciples and to grow in our faith. We need to be missionaries. So, as you reflect on the handout, think about your mission and how you can grow. Then think about how you can give a little more time to help the mission of Prince of Peace. I continue to repeat, but it is worth repeating, one of the easiest ways to grow is to volunteer for one of the ministries at Mass (usher, EMHC, greeter). There is a lot to learn from this maintenance versus mission philosophy and I hope to use this handout to help me as your Grand Knight. I intend to share with you my thoughts on how we can apply these lessons to our Council.
NOTICE! March Meeting will be Thursday, March 7th. Our regular meeting night is also Ash Wednesday. This should be a day of prayer and preparation for Lent. It would be inappropriate to hold a business meeting on that night. For this reason, we have moved the meeting to Thursday. The start time, 6:30 pm, will be the same. Please attend. Share this message with as many of our Brother Knights as possible so no one shows up to a closed hall on Wednesday.
February began with Clergy Appreciation Night where Brother Knights and their wives gathered to honor all our priest and deacons of Galveston-Houston for their service. Joining us was Father Peter Da- vids and his wife Judy. Deacon Jeff Schmelter also joined us as well. It was a great evening which in- cluded remarks by Cardinal DiNardo. I wish I could do justice to his words. I would like to share some of my take-away. Cardinal DiNardo acknowledge that some in the clergy have failed their flock and the church did not do a good job with transparency. This has justifiably caused anger and frustration in the lai- ty. He said that the USCCB is working to bring greater accountability and transparency from the church leadership. The Cardinal thanked all the Knights in Houston for their service to the community and church. He complimented the Knights for always supporting the clergy and recalled the Knight’s “In Soli- darity with our Priests” when the magnitude of the clergy problem was realized early in 2000. He knows that the Knights will continue to support the clergy and the church. He also asked that we all pray for the clergy and the success of the meeting at the Vatican Summit in February. Vince Bonura and his cooking team provided two Alpha Meals at Prince of Peace this month. I want to thank all the brothers for stepping up to provide these meals. I know all those who attend the Alpha meetings enjoy them. Regina Caeli is the newest parish in the Archdioceses of Galveston-Houston. There was a desire of their Pastor and interest in the parish to have a Knights of Columbus Council. Enough current Knights and men from the parish showed sufficient interest for them to start one immediately. The only thing they needed was a place to hold a 1st Degree to bring the new men into the Knights. Thanks to the efforts of our Worthy Deputy Grand Knight Merv Albert, an Admissions Degree for Regina Caeli was arranged for Fri- day, February 22nd at the Zaka Road Hall. Merv had to delay his plans to attend the beginning of the Fourth Degree Exemplification which also started on the same Friday night. I also want to thank Brothers Smitty Schmidt and Larry Hogan who took on the job of registering all the candidates, and Matt Maciejeski for coming and helping. There were 15 candidates who became Brother Knights that evening including one, Mac Sanford, from 8482, one from 8771, and the rest from Regina Caeli. The Rangel Agency First Degree Team performed the ceremony and did a fantastic job. Merv and Mary Jane also prepared gumbo for the dinner after the exemplification. The gumbo was great. Our First Annual Mardi Gras Dinner Dance is on March 2nd which we are co-hosting with the Catholic Daughters of the Americas. This is a dinner dance with a live band. A catered Cajun dinner will be on the menu and cold beer and wine will be available for those connoisseurs of Cajun cuisine. The tickets are on- ly $35.00 each and there are sponsorships available which will include complimentary tickets. The band has been used by a Brother Knight and he gave it great reviews. All of you should plan on attending even if, like me, you can’t dance. (Continued on Page 6)
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Grand Knight’s Report (Continued from Page 5) Our Lenten Fish Frys will begin on March 8th at both the Zaka Road Hall and Prince of Peace Communi- ty Center. The fish fry will begin at 5 pm at each location. We will have bingo at the hall and beer and wine will be available. We need everyone’s help. There are a lot of opportunities to participate by preparing the fish, serving, ticket sales and cleanup. Because of work responsibilities, some brothers cannot be available until 7:30 or 8:00 pm. Their help is still needed. We serve until 8 pm at both locations and then we begin to clean up. Come on out and help. Renew old friendships and make new friends with brothers you may not have previously met. As always, the second Saturday is a workday at the hall. This month it is on March 9th. It is important that we have a good turnout. We need to clean out the storage container and move the work bench to make room for the new zero-radius mower the home association purchased. There are likely many items which have accumulated over the years in this container. In addition, we need to clean the hall for the fish frys. The tables need a thorough cleaning as well as the kitchen. Please plan on attending. The work party begins at 8 am and will end no later than 12:00 noon.
Correction to February’s Grand Knight’s Report: As many of my brothers realized, as they read last month’s Grand Knight’s Report, I forgot a really-really big day we should remember, at least for all my Brother Knights who are fathers, grandfathers, and the few who are also great-grandfathers. This was obvi- ously Mother’s Day. In all my reviews I did not catch this omission. How I could forget a celebration that represents one of the greatest joys that my wife, De, has ever experience is beyond me. I only have one ex- cuse, I’m a guy and sometimes we forget the most important things.
Vivat Jesus! Dave
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Founders Day! March 29 Fr. Michael J. McGivney, the oldest of 13 born to Irish immigrants, was ordained a priest in 1877 for what was then the Diocese of Hartford, Connecticut. Catholics were a mi- nority in New Haven, where Fr. McGivney served as a parish priest, and waves of immigrants were greeted by anti-Catholic sentiments. Recognizing the struggle of many Catholic immigrants to assimilate into American socie- ty and the economy, Fr. McGivney founded the Knights of Columbus as a fraternal mutual aid society in the basement of St. Mary’s Parish. Known for his tireless work for the care of widows and orphans, he died of pneumonia in 1890 at age 38. Today the Knights of Columbus is the largest lay Catholic organization in the world with 1.9 million mem- bers globally and over 107,800 members in Councils throughout Texas. He was recognized as “Venerable” by Pope Benedict XVI in 2008. “Out of love for God’s people, he created the Knights of Columbus as an organization designed to strengthen the faith of husbands and fathers while providing for their families in time of death and bereavement,” said Arch- bishop William E. Lori of Baltimore, Supreme Chaplain for the Knights of Columbus. “Fr. McGivney’s love for the poor, the outcast, the orphan, and the widow remains the true North Star of everything the order does in service to one and in service to all,” he added.
Message from Carl A. Anderson February 14, 2019 State Convention Delegates
Dear Brother Knight, The following Brother Knights have been nomi- nated as convention delegates; Merv Albert, I am writing today to share a call Larry Hildebrand, Fernando Flores, Gary from our bishops to stand up for Maly. Nominations will re-open at the next religious freedom and reject reli- business meeting on March 7. gious tests for public office. I urge you to (click on the follow- ing link) visit their action alert center today and answer the call to action by contacting your senators and asking them to reject religious tests for judicial nominees. 2019 Fish Fry’s by Tim O’Malley, In recent months, senators have questioned several judi- Program Director cial nominees about their faith and whether it should The 2019 Fish Fry season prevent them from being a federal judge. In three cases, is upon us. This year we will senators even suggested that a nominee’s membership in again have the Fish Fry at the the Knights of Columbus should disqualify him. Church and at the Hall. The challenge of running two op- Holding judicial candidates to this standard is a clear erations at the same time, and violation of Article VI of the U.S. Constitution, which making them both successful, is getting enough vol- states, “No religious test shall ever be required as a qual- unteers to work. We will need Brother Knights to: ification to any office or public trust under the United Prepare the food. States.” The suggestion that one can’t be a practicing Cook the food. Catholic and be an impartial federal judge also runs Serve the food. counter to the long tradition of American pluralism. Clean up during and after the event. Call Bingo at the Hall. Earlier this year I wrote to you sharing our proud history Beverage distribution. of standing up for religious freedom and against reli- We will be using the Sign-Up Genius and the gious intolerance and bigotry. Today we have another Website sign up to keep track of volunteers. We urge opportunity to add to that great legacy. you to respond to the emails or go to the website to sign up. Again, I urge you to stand foursquare with our bishops This is a FUN event to work and we look for- by (click on the following link) contacting your senators ward to a very successful year. Thank you in ad- today. vance for all you do to make this happen.
If you have any questions do not hesitate to call Fraternally, me at 281-932-6606. Carl A. Anderson Supreme Knight Page 7
Recycle Day at the Zaka Road Hall by Richard Carter On February 12th a second work party was organized by Matt Maciejeski to load up all the recycled metal and haul it to the salvage yard. John Cabori, Greg Gonzales, Bill Vasek, Larry Hildebrand, Jim Vossler, Bob Chaya, Larry LaHaie, and Richard Carter showed up to help. Together we loaded up two trailers and three pickup beds with recy- clables for the trip. The Council recovered $301.42 from the scrap metal. Remember Brother Knights “Don’t throw away those aluminum cans or any other metal for that matter. Bring them to the hall and we will re- cycle them and donate the cash to the general fund.”
Bill Vasek & Jim Vossler with trailer load #2
Pictured L to R: John Cabori, Pictured L to R: Bob Chaya & Greg Gonzalez, Bill Vacek, Larry Matt Maciejeski Hildebrand & Jim Vossler Larry Hildebrand with trailer load #1
Hall Work Day by Richard Carter March It was a cold windy morning but eight hardy souls showed up to clean the Wedding back lot of downed branches, tangled vines, dead and unsightly brush, and one Anniversaries dead cypress tree. Those in attendance were Richard Carter, Marcos Cardo-
za, Paul McGarraugh, Greg Gonzales, David Lewis, Smitty Schmidt, and
Larry Hildebrand. Joe & Cindy Messina Smitty brought along his new heavy duty pole saw and single handedly March 3, 36 years kept the other six participants busy dragging wood and debris over to the burn pile. When that pile got too large, a second pile was started on the west side of Ed & Shirley Benedix the building. Soon that pile became too large and a decision was made to form March 7, 49 years smaller piles around the two large piles to feed into the fire when the weather James & Gina Storemski would allow us to burn the wood safely. March 16, 23 years We worked steadily from 8:00 am to 11:00 am until everyone was worn out. We all retired to the kitchen for a bowl or two of David Lewis’ chili. Alt- Jim & Krysta Brilmayer hough we didn’t finish the southwest corner area, we cleaned the majority of March 18, 24 years the lot and the result was a vast improvement. Chuck & Terri Stancil March 26, 31 years
Mike & Lupe Garcia March 28, 21 years
Bob & Peggy Crisman March 30, 45 years
Don & Peggy Rupe March 31, 32 years
If your anniversary is not showing up on this list, please contact Mary Jane Albert at [email protected] or call 281-381-0309
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SPONSORSHIPS AVAILABLE $1,000 Krewe Sponsor Name recognition on signage and program Table of your choice for 10 Slide in the recognition slide show
$500 Food Sponsor $500 Gold Sponsor Name recognition on signage and table program Name recognition on signage and table program Tickets for 6 to the dinner/dance Tickets for 6 to the dinner/dance Slide in the recognition slide show Slide in the recognition slide show
$500 Band Sponsor $250 Purple Sponsor Name recognition on signage and table program Name recognition on signage and table program Tickets for 6 to the dinner/dance Tickets for 4 to the dinner/dance Slide in the recognition slide show Recognition in slide show
$500 Liquor Sponsor $125 Green Sponsor Name recognition on signage and table program Name recognition on signage and table program Tickets for 6 to the dinner/dance Tickets for 2 to the dinner/dance Slide in the recognition slide show Recognition in slide show
Please consider becoming a sponsor for the Mardi Gras Charity Dinner/Dance Contact: Chairman Jim McBane, 281-451-6911, [email protected]
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Annual Clergy Appreciation Dinner Approximately 1600 Knights and their families attended the Annual Clergy Appreciation Dinner on Feb- ruary 1st at the Bayou City Events Center. Two priests and two deacons from the Archdiocese of Galveston- Houston were presented outstanding clergy of the year awards. Mark Evans, Texas State Deputy and John Hinojosa, Diocesan Deputy, presented a check in the amount of $134,777.05, to Daniel Cardinal DiNardo for the Texas State Council Charities.
Pictured L to R Front Row: Matt Pictured L to R: Fernando Flores, Maciejeski, Clay & Faye Evans. Back Mary Jane & Merv Albert, Dave & Row L to R: Smitty Schmidt, Paul Alice Wimberly and Jim McBane McGarraugh, Deacon Jeff Schmelter, Don Shaheen, Father Peter Davids Head Table L to R: Archbishop and his wife Judy Emeritus Joseph Fiorenza; Auxiliary Bishop George Sheltz; Daniel Cardinal DiNardo and State Deputy Mark Evans.
Check Presentation to Diocese Pictured L to R: John Hinojosa, Diocesan Deputy; Daniel Cardinal DiNardo; and Squires & Junior Catholic Daughters Mark Evans, State Deputy helped serve the meal Insurance Message Think You Are Too Old for Coverage? Maybe Not You are never too young or too old to consider pur- chasing life insurance. If you have a financial need for coverage, or will in the future, a permanent life insurance policy can be just the thing you need. When you are young and presumably healthy, cover- age will be very inexpensive when compared to purchasing the same poli- cies when you are older. If you’ve put off purchasing coverage, or you realize that you may need additional insurance, the Order may still be able to help you, even if other companies cannot. In fact, in 2012, the issue age of our permanent life insurance products was extended to age 80, and in 2014, the issue age of our term insurance was extended to age 70. Naturally, your health, and whether or not you smoke, will be taken into consideration, so under- writing standards for risk and age apply. But, the extensions are a great blessing for me – and it could be for you too. Now I can help members that I couldn’t help before. Are you or one of your Brother Knights one of those members? Whether you’re 18 or 80, the Knights of Columbus has products that will work for you and your family. I look forward to discussing coverage with you.
Contact me today to learn more about our products. Kevin Anglin 281-931-9100 [email protected] www.kevinanglinkofc.com Page 10
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3 4 5 6 7 8 9 Monthly Rosary Monthly St. Joseph Center Business Mtg. Fish Fry Hall Work Day RM 213 Zaka Road 7:00 pm 6:30 pm Dinner
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Daylight Houston Home National Potato Fish Fry Savings Time Chapter Mtg. Association Mtg. Chip Day Begins Council 3077 Zaka Road 6:30 pm 7:00 pm
17 18 19 20 21 22 23 Catholic Daughter Meeting Fish Fry 6:45 pm Social 7:10 Mtg.
24 25 26 27 28 29 30 4th Degree Founders Day Major Degree Mtg. Zaka Road Hall Zaka Road OD&T Mtg. Registration 9 am 7:00 pm Zaka Road Degrees 10 am 6:30 pm
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14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Catholic Palm Sunday Daughter Mtg. Holy Thursday Good Friday 6:45 pm Social 7:10 Mtg
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 4th Degree Easter Sunday Mtg. National Pretzel Zaka Road Day 7:00 pm OD&T Mtg. Zaka Road 6:30 pm
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Major Degree Ceremony (2nd / 3rd Degree)
When: March 24, 2019 Time: 9:00 AM -9:30 AM Registration 10:00 AM – 2nd Degree Ceremony followed by 3rd Degree
Location: Zaka Road Event Center (Still the Same Place) 9623 Zaka Road Houston, Texas 77064 Phone 832-275-2830
Website: www.kofc8482.org
Contacts: Grand Knight – SK David Lewis @ 713-628-8558 Membership Director: SK Merv Albert @ 713-899-1513
The 1st degree candidate must have a VALID 2019 Membership card for entry in the HALL.
Lunch will be served after the major degree ceremonies and is free for the candidate and a nominal fee for guests. Please contact the Grand Knight SK David Lewis (713-628-8558) or the District Deputy Pat Dexter at (713-826-6417) with any questions.
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Msgr. William D. Steele Assembly #2033 Fourth Degree
Cardinal DiNardo celebrated the anniversary Mass celebrating 110 years of service by the Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus in the Galveston-Houston Archdiocese on February 2nd at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart. Cardinal DiNardo bestowed upon the Fourth Degree his special blessing in commemoration of this special anniversary.
Congratulations to Council 8482 new Sir Knights from Msgr. William D. Steele Assembly #2033 who exemplified into the Fourth Degree on Satur- day, February 23rd at Shine of the True Cross in Dickinson, TX. Pictured at right L to R: Diana Walker, SK Hank Walker, SK Harold Hart and SK Steve Beckholt. Not pictured SK Levy Bouligny.
Men’s Retreat at Holy Name Retreat Center by Clay Evans Below is a photo of our Knights of Columbus and parish members who attended the annual Prince of Peace Holy Name Retreat held in mid January this and every year. Jim Vossler, Mike Brzezniak and Jim Schier, all Knights along with Terry Ward, are our Prince of Peace parish coordinators for spreading the word and for attendance at this retreat. There are many Knights who attend this retreat annually and it is a wonderful way to begin each new year as we face old, new and ever challenging issues and complications in our lives at the beginning of every year. It is this retreat that sets many of us on a better path and gives us an added dose of God’s Grace and courage to benefit from His presence as we face these challenges. This year the retreat was dedicated to Joan Hixon, wife of Knight Richard Hixon. Special prayers were also offered for our own Fourth Degree Knight and Prince of Peace Dea- con Jeff Schmelter, who is seated front and center in the photo and who is undergoing treatment for cancer. Please continue to keep Richard & Joan Hixon and Deacon Jeff Schmelter in your prayers.
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SAVE THE DATES Houston Coalition for Life Annual Benefit Dinner ****************************************************** April 26, 2019
Major Degree (Formation & Knighthood) March 24, 2019 10:00 AM Zaka Road Hall
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Fourth Degree Exemplification Unplanned, the movie, is set to be released in March 2019! June 8, 2019 Ashley Bratcher stars in the sensational film about Abby Johnson's St. James Catholic Church path from Planned Parenthood Director to Pro-Life Activist! Port Arthur, TX Please join pro-lifers in Houston as both of these women take the stage to speak at the ****************************************************** Houston Coalition for Life Annual Benefit Dinner Westin Oaks Hotel Casino Night 5011 Westheimer at Post Oak, Houston, TX 77056 July 13, 2019 Silent and Live Auction Next meeting will be February 26th at 7 pm Tickets $120 per person. Table sponsorships are also available. Fernando Flores house. To register go to www.houstoncoalition.com or call 713-395-1330
Culture of Life Report by Todd Dorn, Culture of Life Director
This month my Pro-Life message is a video in- terview I encourage you to watch. Click on the fol- lowing link for a strong message from a Pro-Life ad- vocate who risked her future in Hollywood to make sure a very important story is told.
https://video.foxnews.com/v/5980978287001/? fbclid=IwAR3sqqUGzHJQERyeDzdk9HuEQhUfL3- eHf56d4Ff17ngeBgVNOyWDF3KYXg#sp=show-clips
UNPLANNED The movie about Abby Johnson's pro-life conversion has found a distributor and will be coming to 800 screens in March. Pure Flix, the distributor for God's Not Dead, is releasing Unplanned on 800 movie screens March 29, 2019. Unplanned is a dramatic film adaption of Abby Johnson's best-selling 2010 autobiographical book of the same name. It tells the story of Johnson's journey from Planned Parenthood facility manager to pro-life activist. In the movie, John- son's character is warned by Planned Parenthood that by crossing to the pro-life side she's made an enemy of "one of the most powerful organizations on the planet." Blake Kanicka, music supervisor for Unplanned, said that nine out of the 10 initial requests he'd made for licens- ing were denied. Among those turning the request down were Disney, Sony/ATV and Universal Music. Some faith-based bands also denied the filmmakers use of their songs, telling Kanicka that they could not risk the possible controversy. Actress Ashley Bratcher (War Room, 90 Minutes in Heaven) who plays Johnson, was warned that she would probably be blacklisted for acting in the movie. The $6 million cost for making Unplanned was financed in part by Mike Lindell, the multimillionaire founder of My Pillow, who invested $1 million in the film . Watch for screening in March in a theater in Houston. See details for the movie at: https://www.unplannedfilm.com/
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KNIGHTBITS
Below is the group from Prince of Peace who traveled to Portugal. Bottom Row L to R: Mary Davis, Carol Stricklin, Sheila Lum,
Lori Brzezniak, Janice McCarthy and Shirley Benedix. Top Row L to R: Gary Davis, Tom Stricklin, Skip & Barbara Crum, Happy March Birthday Frank Lum, Mike Brzezniak, Ed Benedix, Bob & Toni Chrusciel, Bob McCarthy, and Dan & Stella Brooks. Joe Moszkowicz 3-1 Vince Jebbia 3-2 Michael Sibick 3-2 Daniel Akay 3-3 Joe Lum 3-3 Carlos Monteiro 3-3 Scott Bergeron 3-9 Victor Escobar 3-9 Jerry Reed 3-10 Gary Ellison 3-11 Erick Realyvasquez 3-11 James Short 3-11
Greg Tigerina 3-12
Jaime Barnes 3-13
th Gary Maly 3-13 Congratulations to Jim & Andi Schier on the arrival of their 10 Ronald Thompson 3-14 grandchild. 6 lb. 2 oz. Jude Michael Larocca was born on Febru- th Mike Kotter 3-16 ary 12 at 8:27 am. Proud parents are Nick & Tricia Larocca. Jeff Glover 3-19 Michael Chidalek 3-20 Greg Gonzales 3-20 Don Sparacino 3-20 Sam Watkins 3-20 Jerry Wolford 3-20 Richard Morales 3-22 Randy Schleisman 3-23 Kevin Wilfong 3-24 Rickie Koehler 3-25 Congratulations to Mike & Lynda Hecker on the marriage of their th John Bustamante 3-26 daughter Rebecca to Tommy Munn on February 9 . Joe Jebbia 3-27 Bill Doss 3-28 David Taylor 3-29 Dan Gansky 3-30 Tony Pickett 3-30 Joshua VandenBout 3-30
Houston Livestock Show & Rodeo Barbeque weekend celebrations with the Goody Girls cooking team. Pic- tured L to R: Chris Collins, Jim Schier, Jim & Mary Vossler and Mary Jane Albert.
If you have a special event you would like mentioned in the Knightbeat, (birth, baptism, confirmation, wedding, or family party, trip, etc.) please send the information to: Mary Jane Albert [email protected]
Pictures are always welcome.
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Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court of the Holy Family #2597 (By Diana Walker, Regent)
LADIES: Please join us for Spiritual Growth and Education! The Court is co-hosting the First Annual Mardi Gras Dinner Dance with the Knights of Columbus to be held on March 2 in the St. Andrew Disciple Center. Please join us for an evening a fun. There will be a live band and a catered Cajun Dinner of gumbo, red beans & rice, etouffee and boudin balls. Our court will be decorating starting at 9 am Saturday, March 1. Many hands make light work. Look forward to seeing you help with the decorating and also attending the dinner dance. Catholic Daughters of the Americas is the largest organization for Catholic women in the Americas and there is a very active, growing Court at Prince of Peace. Court of the Holy Family #2597 invites you to learn about an outstanding opportunity to foster community with other Catholic women at Prince of Peace. We offer consistent opportunities to serve others on a national, state, and local level and to nurture your spiritual life. And, we do all of that while developing close friendships and having fun with one another! We invite you to join us! All women over the age of 18 are encouraged to consider membership in Court of the Holy Family. Our next meeting will be March 20 at 6:45 PM in room #114 of the St. Joseph Center at Prince of Peace. We will start gathering for fellowship and snacks at 6:45 PM with the meeting starting promptly at 7:05 PM. You are invited to join us to learn more about CDA and meet the members. For more information, please contact Diana Walker at 832-585-3241 or [email protected] Join Catholic Daughters today!
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