VOLUMN 86, NO. 1 WINTER ISSUE 2005

RESURRECTION CATHOLIC MISSIONS MONTGOMERY, ALABAMA

Temporary Headquarters of the Knights of , Inc. VOLUMN 86, NO. 1 WINTER ISSUE 2005

“TRUST IN GOD” our Pass Word “ONWARD” is our War Cry REMARKS FROM THE SUPREME KNIGHT Katrina uprooted a major segment of our foundation. Members ARTHUR C. MCFARLAND from over 70 units were displaced from their homes and parishes along the Gulf Coast. We continue efforts to locate these mem- bers. Please provide any information you have on the location of This issue of the Claverite reflects the highs and lows expe- displaced members to the national office. Our prayers continue rienced by Noble Order since the Summer 2005 issue. In that for those still waiting to return home. issue, we profiled the KPC members of the hierarchy of the Our headquarters building on Orleans Avenue was not spared who have joined our cause. Several of those the floodwaters. Our flood watermark is located 38 inches from and archbishops joined us at our 90th Annual National the floor. Thus, anything below the top of desks was completely Convention in Las Vegas in July 2005. As in the past, Las Vegas destroyed. In the days and weeks after Katrina, mold and mildew proved to be an attractive venue for our convention. In fact, it was crawled the walls onto the ceilings far beyond the watermark. one of the largest and most productive conventions in the history Paper records and inventory were destroyed by floodwaters, of KPC. This was certainly a high point of the summer. moisture or contaminated by mold and mildew. We were fortu- Convention activities are captured in the photos in this issue. nate because our financial and membership records were main- Another high point of our summer was the 2005 National tained in electronic form and removed prior to the hurricanes. Junior Convention held in just two weeks before the Since the hurricanes, the building has been gutted. The Board of Senior Convention. Over 1400 youth and chaperones gathered at Directors has committed the funding to restore our property. We the Hyatt Superdome for the four-day event. These young people intend to return to New Orleans to help rebuild the city. conducted themselves in an exemplary way as they engaged in While the hurricanes exposed the extent of poverty in our spiritual renewal, business sessions, competitions and social midst and the incompetence of government in the face of a major events. They elected new Officers for 2005-07 including James natural disaster, it created new opportunities for us to demonstrate Coleman, Jr., Junior Supreme Knight, and Gabrielle Deculus, why KPC exist. Clavers from north to south and east to west Junior Supreme Lady. We congratulate them and all other offi- responded to the pleas for help from individuals known and cers on their election as leaders of our youth division. Junior unknown. Like other Americans, Clavers were generous with Convention reports and photos also appear in this issue. their time and money. Many opened their homes for weeks to As the world knows by now, August 29, 2005 became a low those seeking shelter or aided children transitioning to new point in the history of the Gulf Coast and KPC as Hurricane schools. Just as St. Peter Claver reached out to Africans arriving Katrina sent floodwaters over the levees of New Orleans and in Cartagena with nothing more than memories, Knights and ashore along other parts of the Gulf of Mexico. Katrina and her Ladies greeted evacuees from New Orleans and other areas with cousin, Rita, transformed the talk of the town from “How far the necessities of life. below sea level is your part of New Orleans?” to “How high did In the case of our Noble Order, I must thank Father Manuel the water rise in your house?” From Gramercy, LA, just west of Williams and Father Fred Briers, pastor and assistant pastor, New Orleans, to Bay St. Louis, Pass Christian and Pascagoula, respectively, and the people of Resurrection Church in Mississippi and as far to the east as Mobile, AL, Katrina cut a Montgomery, Alabama for opening their facilities to KPC. path of immense destruction beyond the experience of most resi- On September 1, 2005, they invited us to relocate our offices to dents of that area. Rita extended this path as far west as Port their property. By September 15, 2005, we had restored our basic Arthur and Beaumont, Texas. Your street address no longer operations. Because of their generosity, we have devoted the defined simply where you lived, but, in the aftermath of Katrina, cover of this Claverite to them. There were many other volun- dictated whether your house or anything you owned was still teers who helped us recover. They will be appropriately recog- there and recoverable. nized at our National Convention in Houston, TX. Katrina not only destroyed property, but more importantly, 2005 proved to be a year of mixed blessings-many highs and destroyed lives. The pictures of families stranded on rooftops, disturbing lows. As we approach the 2006 Hurricane season, we overpasses, the Convention Center, Superdome and Xavier are do not know what challenges the future holds for us. However, forever recorded in our memories. The Hyatt Superdome, site of our mission as Clavers is to respond unselfishly to the needs of our Junior Convention, was one of the most heavily damaged others as we meet them. That is what St. Peter Claver did. That hotels in the business district. In short, on September 29, 2005, is our call-yesterday, today and tomorrow. May God continue to the good times stopped rolling in New Orleans. Organizationally, bless all of you who daily define love through Christian service.

1 Greetings Clavers:

It is with a heavy heart that I write my final article for the Claverite. Please allow me the opportunity to pen some of my empowerment tools used during my tenure of office. The theme chosen by the Supreme Knight and me, “Claverism: Defining Love Through Christian Service,” has served as a nexus for us. The Most Worthy Supreme Knight enumerated the tragic events of 911: the Anthrax scares, the ravages of war in the Middle East and in Africa and the discontentment spreading in other areas of the world. Life and the worth of humankind seem to be devalued at almost every turn.

The Millennium ushered us into a period of needed change when the Supreme Knight announced, “The Supreme Lady and I have partnered to advance the mission of our Noble Order and we have adopted a theme that captures our goal during this administration.” It has been a privilege and a tremendous joy to have worked so closely with our Supreme Knight. There were times when I thought to myself - I cannot do this anymore, but he always knew just the words to say to make things better again. The recognition given by the head of our Noble Order set the tone for a cooperative spir- it, which has been practiced throughout, and now I reflect upon the empowerment and its successes with all Clavers doing their respective jobs. The support of the National Court, Officers of the Auxiliary; Gracious Ladies, Ladies and Junior Daughters have worked with most of the National Programs approved by the Board of Directors and implemented them in their respective churches, schools and communities, rising to a new level of dynamics in our spiritual, social and Christian goals. Your responses individually and collectively have been a vote of support and respect which I shall always remember and treasure.

I cannot call the names of our staunch supporters during this administration; therefore, allow me to categorize the activ- ities and major initiatives that WE, TOGETHER SERVICED.

• Expansion – All Divisions have conducted Initiations, Reclamation and Retention Programs. The election of ener- getic officers, encouragement of the younger members as Emerging Leaders; formulation of activities for the youth in our Order have all played major roles in our expansion. Some of our Emerging Leaders are serving as strong men- tors for their Non-Catholic friends, and their participation in has become a blessed event for those attended.

• Communication/Technology – The KPCLA Website Committee and the National Office Staff with their expertise and love of the Internet and their email savvy immediately brought information to our doors. Even Katrina could not impede their progress.

2 • Joint Leadership and Training – I enjoyed the opportunity to see Knights and Ladies working and sharing com- mittee assignments with the ability to get the job done. The development of Manuals for the Senior and Junior Divisions were very much needed. We covered additional information with follow-up presentations in workshops.

• Clergy Relations – This has very much improved with concerns for educating the Church Hierarchy, from the leadership in Rome to the local parish priest.

• Monetary Support – Requests were made and contributions/donations are being given through the Disaster Fund set up as a result of Katrina. We are there for our family of Clavers. The UNCF/Xavier Fund is a program select- ed by our Noble Order to help develop the Saint Katherine Drexel Religious Center in New Orleans.

• August 28, 2005 – A Dark Day in the Life of Clavers. The devastation of Hurricane Katrina and the other hurri- canes/storms caused us to weep for all people and ourselves. Affected directly and indirectly, lives, homes, minds and bodies were destroyed in a matter of hours. The intensity of what followed is engraved in our minds. WE WERE HOMELESS – Our National Office home was destroyed. The News Media treated 9th Wardees all the same; lower, middle or upper everyone was trying to survive. Clavers were defining Love Through Christian Service, and some dedicated members and friends stepped up to the plate and dealt a blow to the seemly satanic events of that day and those that followed. We are operating in a temporary site in Montgomery, AL, with a limit- ed staff and dedicated members like Rita & Charlie Ester, Rebecca & Amos James and of course, my hard work- ing husband Fred Briers, Jr. We are doing the best that we can. Adding Gail Johnson to the staff has been a tremen- dous help to all of us. On our property in New Orleans, crews are successfully working with the Blessings of Almighty God so that we may return soon.

If you can identify with any of this scenario, know that I thank you. God has truly blessed me in this office. A per- sonal thanks to my husband, son, daughter, son-in-law and other blood ties. We know you, our extended family, love us. I am happy to know and have the opportunity to work with the Honorable Arthur C. McFarland, Supreme Knight, and his family, members past and present on the Board of Directors, Knights and Ladies, and other Clavers especially, Dorothy Henderson and W. Charles Keyes, Jr., who are no longer with us, but who have been blessed with the favors of the Almighty because of their dedication and sacrifices to this Noble Order.

Just for me, reach out and touch that Claver family member who has helped you to understand your role as a Claver. If you can identify their contributions of Christian service, hug them for me.

To the officers that will lead this organization for the next two years, I say you have an awesome job ahead. My prayers are with you and yours as each of you strive to continue the Christian commitment of Claverism. May God show- er His blessings abundantly upon all Clavers and I anxiously await our coming convention in Houston, Texas. I hope to see you there!

Yours in Christ and Claverism,

Mary Louise Briers

3 2005 JUNIOR NATIONAL CONVENTION COMPETITION WINNERS

4 5 Despite the many challenges presented by the weather and the changing of schedules, the Juniors met each challenge with deter- mination to do their best. Their convention received ratings of excellent and good.

We would like to thank the Commanders, Counselors, Area Commanders, Area Counselors, Grand Knights, Grand Ladies, chap- erones, and parents, for their support in getting the Juniors to the Convention. We would like to thank Supreme Knight Arthur McFarland, Supreme Lady Mary Briers and the National Boards for their support and their faith in the Junior Division. Special thanks to Mr. Athanase J. Jones and his Staff for the long hours and hard work put into the Junior Convention.

Respectfully submitted,

Elsa R. Phillips National Counselor Junior Daughters

James A. Coleman Director General Jr. Knights

6 16th JUNIOR NATIONAL CONVENTION Knights of Peter Claver, Inc

The 16th Junior National Convention convened at the Hyatt Regency Hotel in New Orleans, Louisiana from July 7-10, 2005. Over 1400 members were in attendance. The convention theme “Claverism: God’s Gift to Youth” was visible throughout the vari- ous activities and competitions. Some highlights of the convention were a tour of the Knights of Peter Claver National Office, a tour of the Aquarium. Additional activities included Thursday Prayer Service, an Icebreaker/Fun-Fest, the Convention , candidate’s forum and a convention ban- quet, Junior were able to compete in the following competitions: Quiz Bowl, Arts , Crafts, Science ,Essay , Spelling Bee ,Poetry and Speech .On Thursday night, Juniors from the six Districts/States competed in the Talent Show. Their performance was outstanding. The Business sessions of the convention provided the Juniors with an opportunity to plan for the future of their organization. They met in committee meetings where they presented positive recommendations and suggestions of ideas and programs to enhance the Junior Division. Officers were elected. 2005-2007 Junior National Officers Junior Daughters Junior Knights Gabrielle Deculus John Coleman Jr. Supreme Lady Jr. Supreme Knight Keyley Mable Austin Richard Jr. Vice-Supreme Lady Jr. Deputy Supreme Knight Zamara Thibodeaux Desmond Taylor Jr. National Secretary Jr. National Secretary Sheryl Carpenter Ryan Mallery Jr. National Treasurer Jr. National Treasurer Meghan Jackson Keith Honore Jr. National Mistress-at-Arms Jr. Sergeant —at-Arms 2005 JUNIOR NATIONAL CONVENTION COMPETITION WINNERS QUIZ BOWL WINNERS BANNER WINNERS

1ST PLACE 1ST PLACE BR/CT 151 St. Monica CT 28 St. Ann Houston, TX Beaumont, TX

2ND PLACE 2ND PLACE BR/CT. 164 St. John BR/CT. 354 Fr. Bernard Hall Port Arthur, TX Grand Rapids, MI

3RD PLACE 3RD PLACE CT. 276 ST. Anthony BR/CT. 26 St. Maria Goretti Atlanta, GA Pass Christian. MS 2005 OUTSTANDING JUNIOR DAUGHTER AWARDS CENTRAL DISTRI CT Mallori Harrell CT. 188 GULF COAST DISTRICT Alicia Miles CT. 313 LOUISIANA STATE Raimy Living CT. 166 NORTHERN DISTRICT Jada Dougles CT. 167 TEXAS STATE Bianca Henny CT. 139 WESTERN DISTRICT Jourdyhn Williams CT. 259 2005 OUTSTANDING JUNIOR KNIGHT AWARDS

CENTRAL DISTRICT Steven Robinson BR. 5 GULF COAST Myrick Nichols BR. 4 NORTHERN DISTRICT Corey Taylor BR. 353 LOUISIANA STATE John Coleman BR. 31 TEXAS STATE Austin Richard BR. 341

7 JUNIOR DIVISION NEWS

World Youth Day 2005 attentively to him challenge them to be Cathedral amidst some 800,000 young With Benedict XVI faithful in a world satisfied to live without people from 160 nations gathered for an Joseph N. Perry symbols of God and religious faith and enthusiastic reception. confident with making up their own rules We were also treated to a program Twelve of our emerging leaders par- for living decently or indecently. given by Jim Caviezel, the actor who por- ticipated in World Youth Day 2005 cele- Five German households in the quiet trayed the Christ in Mel Gibson’s cele- brated at , and its neigh- village of Kalkum, about a half-hour’s brated film, The Passion of the Christ. He boring cities of Dusseldorf and Bonn this drive outside Dusseldorf, took our group and his wife gave strong talks to the past August 16-21. I felt privileged to be in as guests for the eight days. Four cou- English speaking youth about Christian chaplain for the group and grateful that ples and one widow were extraordinary in virtue, fidelity, sexual integrity and con- our supreme leadership of Knights and their reception of us with hospitality, stancy. They showed the film in its entire- Ladies deemed it important that our young meals and other notes of generosity. ty after which the large gathering recited people be there. Given the few African The week began with strong prayer, the rosary. American youth actually present, our the feast of the Assumption of the Mother We walked a huge Way of the Cross Knights of Peter Claver group was con- of God, August 15, and our group on the Torchlight Procession outside on Friday spicuous. I was impressed by the numbers first night citing Revelations 12 and its carrying a large cross through the streets of youth from the continent of Africa par- proclamation of the woman clothed with of German hamlets. ticipating. the sun with the moon under her feet and Pope Benedict held a long night’s In his effort to bring the to the upon her head a crown of 12 stars! I gave prayer vigil with the crowds infused by a world through unprecedented and large each a small Bible for meditation and well orchestrated musical program scale outreach, the late Pope John Paul II asked them to bring along a rosary. Each Saturday, followed by a camp-out under the [1978-2005] focused his attention on day began 7.30am with Morning Prayer stars and forty degree temperatures leading Catholic youth from around the world of together with a group of 49 from Toronto, up to the concluding Mass Sunday morning every race, nation and ethnicity. And the Canada who were lodged in the same vil- at . By then the attendance was youth have responded in numbers unimag- lage as we were. We were fortunate to cel- estimated at about a million. inable. It is fitting that our KPC youth ebrate Mass together later in the week. I trust WYD-2005 left some lasting should be in that number! World Youth Days are classrooms of impressions in the hearts and minds of the WYD in its basic program was a Christian diversity that have in mind to members of our group. It occurs to me week of prayer, catechesis, long-distance enlighten today’s young people to the real- that we have an enormous responsibility walking to the sacred places, grabbing ity of a global village in hopes that this to model our juniors along the riches of trains and buses, meeting other Catholic generation might handle better the variety our Catholic traditions. Our 12 received youth from around the globe, welcoming that is the human race and thereby sew the an impressive dose of Catholicism bol- the arrival of the Pope at the Cologne virtues of peace and harmony. I was par- stered by huge numbers of their peers Cathedral culminating in a 12 mile round- ticularly impressed with interest paid to us from around the world who were baptized trip hike across German farm land in a by youth from Korea, Palestine and with the same ritual that they were and long processional column of a several Russia, to name several. No where else who feed upon the same Eucharist they hundred thousand youths to arrive at other than World Youth Day have I seen feed upon. Marienfeld, a farm stretch outside such depth of friendliness and mutual In our own discussions I learned that Cologne where Pope Benedict led a three interest among people. these juniors and emerging leaders are hour prayer service the first night, then a The three cities hosted prayer before faced daily with the power and pull of the concluding Mass the next day Sunday. the exposed Blessed Sacrament, with popular culture which in respects ignores Never before in history has the Pope opportunities for individual Confession piety and religion and sometimes mocks of the Catholic Church been so visible to and catechetical sessions in parish church- these. Reflecting on questions several of the church’s young folk. In these times, es. We were fortunate to retrace our steps them posed to me, I came to understand the successor of Peter has shown himself a to just twenty feet from Pope Benedict our youth are inundated by questions and true father to the young. They listened XVI when he arrived at the Cologne assaults on their faith by relatives and

8 peers and the media who cannot put World Youth Days traditionally afford ture and history’s prejudice. We trust that together the terms “black” and “Catholic”. young people a deeper understanding of with our adult example and explanation of Their questions of contrast and compari- the profound substance of our Catholic the faith their decisions will lead them to son between the free black churches and faith. Hopefully, our pilgrimage to remain among us. Pope Benedict sermo- the Catholic Church are placed innocently Germany raises their self-confidence and nizing in his final Mass challenged the in an effort to understand the specialness nurtures a deeper pride in being Catholic. youth along this same idea, to remain of the Catholic faith. All the while they In our Catholic tradition is found faithful to their Catholic roots. witness the free and evangelical traditions perennial truths. Each generation of Our KPC youth are not far behind being approached by some adults and young black Catholics must try to under- being fine examples of Catholic faith. On youths in the manner of a consumer prod- stand those core truths. Our black the flight home I just happened to spy one uct or in the manner of entertainment … Catholic youth are on the road to making from our group praying his rosary in low who has the best choir and musical execu- personal decisions about their faith com- but audible words of the Hail Marys! $ tion, the best youth program, the best mitment in midst of a large menu of preacher and/or best dressed preacher, church offerings; some of them seemingly who offers the most popular mega church more attractive than the Catholic Church experience. Which Church is cool! for a variety of reasons premised in cul-

Ryan Joseph Mallery, Junior Grand Knight of Branch #76 was elected Junior National Treasurer at the Junior National Convention held in New Orleans, Louisiana.

Ryan attends Northside High School in Lafayette, Louisiana. He is a junior in the Engineering Academy and also a member of the basketball team. As a member of Immaculate Heart of Mary Church communi- ty, he serves as lector, altar server, youth council member, and mentor at the Village of the Arts & Humanities Summer Program. He is also a member of the Louisiana Stars, a 16/under basketball team, which recently placed 3rd in the National AAU Basketball Tournament that was held in New Orleans, Ryan is the son of Raymond and Edwina Sam Mallery. Louisiana. Ryan Mallery Junior Grand Knight Branch #76

9 JUNIOR KNIGHT RECEIVES VERNON BERNARD SCHOLARSHIP

Junior Knight Tony St. Julian (center) receives the Vernon Bernard Memorial Scholarship of $1000.00 from Grand Knight, Clarence Washington, Council #341, Holy Family Catholic Church-McNair, as Father Rodney Armstrong looks on. The council provides scholarships from the proceeds of their annual scholarship and charities golf tournament. It part of their communi- ty services. Tony is the son of Mr. and Mrs. Ernest St. Julian.

Respectively submitted by: Kenneth C. Simon Commander Council #341

Junior Knight Excels in Academic Performance Court and Council #238 St. Peter the Apostle Catholic Church Houston, Texas

Desmond Fournier, Junior Knight of St. Peter Claver, is a 2005 high school gradu- ate of The High School for Engineering Professions in Houston, Texas. He is the son of proud parents, Lady Bertha and Knight Johnny Fournier. Desmond’s GPA is 4.6 on a 4.09 scale. He is a member of the National Honor Society and will enter Rice University’s Engineering Program in the fall. Desmond was awarded a $1000.00 Scholarship by the Knights and Ladies, Council and Court #238. In addition to his scholastic achievements, Desmond has accomplished many noteworthy recognitions, awards and leadership roles in the community. He is a motivator and has displayed many leadership skills as Junior Texas State Treasurer. Please join us in congratulating Desmond Fournier as an aspiring, dynamic young achiever. Council and Court #238 have awarded a $1000.00 scholarship for three consecu- tive years to Junior Knights and Junior Daughters who are outstanding achievers.

Respectfully submitted, Lady Bobbie Rossigion-Scholarship Committee Chair Knights Raymond & Lady Lorita Duke-Co Chairs Council/Court #238 Desmond Fournier

10 HOUSTON AREA First Annual Tea BROWN BAG PROJECT 2005 Knights of Peter Claver, Jr. Daughters, The morning of September 10, 2005 dawned gloomy, cloudy Christ the King Junior Court # 371 and overcast with intermittent rain. The spirit of the Junior Clavers gathered was not deterred by the day’s inclment weather Christ the King, Junior Court # 371 enjoyed their First as we prepared for the 7th annual Brown Bag Feed The Homeless Annual Tea on September 18, 2005. Guests were served choco- Project in Houston, Texas. late covered strawberries, egg, chicken, and tuna finger sandwich- The 2005 event held at the Bread of Life Day Break es on homemade bread, a lovely assortment of desserts and a vari- Community Center was an expression of the dedication of Junior ety of hot flavored tea, all of which was served on fine china. Knights and Junior Daughters from the Galveston-Houston Area to serve our brothers and sisters and mankind as did our Patron Saint, Peter Claver. Approximately 175 juniors prepared 300 sack lunches con- taining a sandwich, chips, fruit and juice. We also passed out hygiene packs which had been packaged the night before. As we issued these items to the homeless, we experienced a deep feeling of compassion unfolded as the realization that we were exhibiting the ideals of Peter Claver. As many of the home- less thanked us, we also thanked them for coming, realizing that except for the direction of our parents and senior Clavers we may also falter and fall into bad luck. As our guests went on their way, we had learned valuable lessons about service to others with food, clothing, a kind word or a smile. Junior participants were: Desmond Taylor #151 Junior National Secretary, Mykel Thomas #138, Brianna Batiste #151 Junior State Lady of Prayer, Kenneth Robinson #72 Junior During the tea, the Jr. Daughters displayed one of their serv- Chairperson Brown Bag Project, Austin Richard #341 National ice projects, crocheted quilts for premature babies. Lady Teddy Junior Deputy Supreme Knight, Sara Patterson #248 Junior State Piña, Court #371, has shared her talent with the Treasurer, Christopher Pichon #138 Junior State Treasurer, Juniors and taught them the art of quilting. Cambrian Pichon #138 Junior State Reporter, Zamara A major highlight of the day was a dance by The Christ the Thibodeaux #151 National Junior Secretary, and Carrie Newman King’s Boot Dancers whose members are Junior Knights, future #98 and members of the surrounding Junior Branch and Courts Claver youth and Young adults. We were honored to have Senior Clavers present: Lady Elsa The performance was based on the history of how the work- R. Phillips #231 National Counselor of Junior Daughters, Knight ers communicated in the diamond mines of South Africa. Our Gene A. Phillips, Sr. #231 Past National Deputy Supreme Knight, second delight was that of the youth choir director, Rhonda Lady Nan Arceneaux #151 State Deputy of Texas, LA, Lady Malone who enchaned everyone with her rhythmic voice. Our JoAnne Henderson #138 Junior State Directress, Knight Adrian third charm, Charann Brown, a Jr. Daughter, recited one of her Adams #151 Texas State President, Lady Judy Edwards #151 original poems “I Am A Girl.” Texas State Vice President, Lady Barbara M. Murray #222 Past Lady Maezella Grimes, Counselor and Area Deputy, Lady State Deputy of Texas, LA, and Lady Viola John-Louis #222 Rebecca Charles- Watts dedicate many long hours to the Juniors Texas State Treasurer. Our Special Guest was State and has inspired others to give of their time, talent, expertise, and Representative Garnet Coleman. money to support the Juniors. With pictures taken, area cleaned, the homeless went to their Everyone enjoyed the door prizes and bided generously at next destination and said good byes we took our leave knowing the auction. The Juniors donated $100 to the Katrina survivors that Peter Claver is proud and smiling down on us. through KPC. Thank you to all the loving, volunteers who made Thank you senior leaders for your guidance and support: this fundraiser possible! We couldn’t have done it without you!! Knight John Kennedy #159 and Lady Udavine Barnes #72 Senior Chairpersons, Knight Percy Creuzot #238, all Commanders and Counselors and Senior Claver Members. Until Next Year

Submitted by, Cambrian Pichon #138, Junior State Reporter

11 FR. JOYCE FINNIGAN, The Junior Daughters Receive Thanks for Giving JUNIOR COURT #61 KANSAS CITY, KA – St. Ephegenia, Junior Court #188, Memphis, TN “I was hungry and you fed me, thirsty and you gave me The Junior Division of the Knights of Peter Claver adopted drink; I was a stranger and you received me in your home, naked an initiative called the “Brown Bag Project” at the 16th Biennial and you clothed me;…” It was the words of this passage from National Convention held in New Orleans, LA in July 2005. The Matthew 25:35-36 that served as an incentive for the members of initiative was developed to encourage Junior Knights and Junior Junior Court #61 when they visited the Shalom House in Kansas Daughters and other young people to feed persons in need by City, a shelter for homeless men. Thirty homeless men who live donating and distributing brown bags containing food items in at Shalom on a temporary basis. their respective cities. The Junior Daughters of St. Ehegenia, On October 15, 2005 the Juniors donated sack lunches to the Junior Court #188 of St. Augustine Catholic Church decided to men and toured the facility. This was quite a learning experience adopt Hope House, a daycare center for children and families for them and awakened an awareness in them that like St. Peter afflicted with HIC/AIDS. Instead of donating brown bags of food, Claver, they are to render aid to those in need. they donated a brown van filled with the fixings for a Thanksgiving meal for each of the thirty-five families in the Hope Submitted by, House Daycare Facility. The food was delivered on the Monday Members of Junior Court #61 before thanksgiving to ensure that all of the families would receive their food in time for the holiday. Sr. Margaret Ann Zinselmeyer, director of operations was on hand to greet lady Jennifer Harris upon delivery of the food items and extend her gratitude on behalf of Hope House for the generosity of the Junior Daughters.

Respectfully submitted by: Lady Jennifer Harris

Mother Katharine Drexel Jr. Daughters Court #1 The Junior Daughters of Court#1 deliver stuffed animals to children at the USA Women’s and Children’s Hospital for “Operation Easter Bunny.” Pictured are: Jr. Daughters, Mayah Martin, Joi Russell and Lisa Henry. Mother Katharine Drexel Jr. Daughters Court #1 / Jr. Conference in Jacksonville, Florida

ST. , JR. COURT #266 Eleven young ladies were initiated into St. Martin DePorres, Jr. Court #266 in New Haven, CT on Saturday, April 9, 2005. The initiation was conducted by Area Deputy, Lady Rosilind Cobb, Ct. #311, Lady O’Kasamar Glover, Counselor and Lady Patricia Mason, Asst. Counselor both of Ct. #266 as well as Ladies from Courts 266 and 311. The new Juniors were presented to the parish after Mass on Sunday. The Juniors sponsored a Mother’s Day Tea and Fashion Show to raise money for charity and hosted a picnic at the home of Lady Glover for members of the Junior and Senior courts and family members. A great time was had by all.

Submitted by, Lady Sheila Jewel, Lector

12 Katrina Stories

St. Anne Court #44 and St. Edward Council #44 ral notebooks and crayons. The backpacks were donated to the Dream Center in Los Angeles. The Dream Center is a church that The members of St. Ann, Court #44 are proud to report that took in 300 families who were relocated to the Greater Los Claverism was at its peak performance in responding to the needs Angeles area as a result of the devastation caused by Hurricane of hurricane Katrina evacuees who stopped in Orange, TX for Katrina. shelter. Orange is the first town in Texas west of New Orleans. St. Edward, Council #44 and St. Ann, Court #44 provided approximately 700 hot meals to evacuees who were housed in shelters, hotels and private homes. Individual counseling, cloth- ing and assistance in placing children in school and school sup- plies were also provided. As the evacuees strive to adapt to their new homes, we continue to assist them by whatever means possi- ble. They ARE NOT a project, they are a part of our life.

St. Columbia, Court #127 Oakland, CA Lady Dolores Hill-Newman wrestled with the decision as to whether to attend the 8:00 am Mass at St. Columbia Church or the 11:00 am Mass at another church. She finally decided to attend St. Columbia, and it was there that she was unexpectedly reunit- ed with a former teacher of thirty years ago, Sr. Judith Therese Barial, SSF. Sister is a member of the Sisters of the Holy Family in New Orleans, LA who prior to hurricane Katrina was on St. Anselm Junior Court #292 assignment in Belize, Central America. She was visiting her bio- in Los Angeles, CA logical sister and brother-in-law in Oakland. FILL BACKPACKS FOR Lady Hill-Newman had attended St. Mary’s Academy in SCHOOLCHILDREN WHO New Orleans and Sr. Judith Therese Barial was not only her math WERE VICTIMS OF KATRINA teacher but was like a family member. Seeing Sister at Mass and learning of her recent diagnosis of breast cancer and the necessi- The Junior Daughters of Court 292 at St. Anselm Church, in ty for surgery were both quite a surprise to Lady Hill-Newman. Los Angeles, California, know all too well how important it is to Sister Judith Therese explained to her former student that due to be prepared with school supplies for the coming year, so much so, hurricane Katrina all of her medical records had been lost. It was that they felt the need to help schoolchildren who were victims of then that Lady Hill-Newman realized why she had such a strong Hurricane Katrina. attraction to attend the 8:00 am Mass. Lady Hill-Newman is an The Junior Daughters took it upon themselves to collect X-Ray technician at the Alta Bates Summit Cancer Center in donations from the parishioners of St. Anselm. The Junior Oakland and was able to assist Sister in resolving her dilemma of Daughters collected enough school supplies to fill over 55 back- having surgery. Sister had surgery on October 4, 2005. packs for students who were victims of Hurricane Katrina. For Sister Judith, being reunited with Dolores was a blessing, The backpacks contained items such as pencils, pencil sharp- and for Dolores the reunion was a miracle. eners paper, pens, rulers, folders, dictionaries, erasers, glue, spi-

13 More Katrina Stories TEXAS CLAVERS ASSIST HURRICANE ST. JAMES MAJOR COURT #172 KATRINA EVACUEES PRICHARD, AL Clavers throughout Texas are involved in projects to assist The members of Court 172 were not significantly affected by people affected by Hurricane Katrina. In a citywide effort, Hurricane Katrina and felt blessed. Many have contributed time Houston Clavers collected food, personal items, and school sup- to the Red Cross, Salvation Army and to several shelters. They plies to be distributed to those affected by Hurricane Katrina. St. have taken in evacuee from Louisiana and Mississippi, providing Peter the Apostle Church was utilized as a drop off point. The a place for them in their homes and or in their rental property. The project was supported by the following councils and courts: St. Ladies assisted in the clothing and food drives throughout the Benedict the Abbot #248, St. Mark the Evangelist #359,St. county and surrounding counties, helped distribute food to those Bernadette #101 St. Mary the Purification #159, St. Gregory the parishioners and members of the community who were in need. Great #252, St. Monica #151 St. Peter the Apostle 238, Queen of They are still working to help with those evacuee who are with- All Saints #138. out a place to live. The items were picked up by the St. Vincent DePaul truck for distribution to the Houston Astrodome. The overflow was deliv- ered to The Houston Star of Hope shelter. Clavers in Texas are still involved in services to displaced Clavers living in the various cities.

LEGACIES OF LOVE AND SERVICE The Chicago Claver Family celebrated a very inspirational Claver Day at St. Jude the Apostle Church in South Holland, IL on Sunday, September 11, 2005. “Legacies of Love and BISHOP JOSEPH A. FRANCIS COURT 297, Service”was the theme for the Claver Day Mass which was host- NEWARK, NJ ed by Council and Court #375. Father Paul Weddington gave a very inspiring homily. The Members of our Court, like the rest of the country suddenly second collection was donated to the survivors of hurricane found themselves literally Leaning on the Everlasting Arm of Katrina. One thousand one hundred seventy-eight dollars and Christ. Clavers and their relatives in New Jersey were in dire need thirty-nine cents was collected and forwarded to the KPC HUR- of help and our college children were finding their way home RICANE RELIEF EFFORT. from New Orleans and other areas as a result of hurricane The Emerging Leaders assisted with distribution of the Katrina, bringing with them those who now did not have a home Temporary KPC/KPCLA National Headquarters Location and because of the flood. Thus we began what has always been our Give to the KPC Hurricane Relief Effort Notice to all in atten- work, Claverism, helping where we could. Immediate family dance. After the Mass, everyone attended a wonderful banquet members of three members of Court #297 and the grandchildren that was held at St. Michael Archangel Social Center in Lansing, of several of the Ladies were part of the horror of the aftermath Illinois. of the hurricane. Court #297 gave financial support to those in The Chicago Emerging Leaders sponsored an Angel Tree for need and our churches also helped. We lifted all affected by the donations that were given to the Katrina Survivors who were hurricane in prayer and remembered them at our annual housed at Tinley Park Mental Health Center. The project was Memorial Mass for our Precious Ladies and Precious Knights titled “Chicago Clavers Care.” All Councils/Courts were invited held the first Saturday in November of each year. We have fami- to adopt a family and provide Christmas gifts for them. The gifts lies here in New Jersey and many Clavers, their friends and fam- were distributed on Saturday, November 26, 2005. ilies have made contributions and will provide warm clothes for Submitted by, the winter to our southern evacuees. Lady Anita M. Herron, Grand Lady Court #134 Several photos attached (not sure which photos to use) Submitted by Grand Lady Peg Henderson

14 More Katrina Stories CHRISTMAS IN NOVEMBER – ST. JAMES MAJOR JUNIOR COURT #172 CHICAGO CLAVERS CARE PRICHARD, AL On Saturday, November 26, 2005, Chicago Clavers demon- The Annual Founders Day Turnout was celebrated on strated their corporal works of mercy and reached out to the Sunday, November 6, 2005 at St. James Major Church. Katrina Survivors from New Orleans who were housed at the The members have begun their annual food drive for State of Hope Transitional Housing Site/Tinley Park Campus, Thanksgiving. This year the food will be given to families that located in Tinley Park, Illinois. We were happy to bring were affected by hurricane Katrina. The Juniors will also have a Christmas joy and love to the Katrina Survivors by sharing toy drive in December. The toys will be given to the children Christmas gifts with them. There were 13 children – ages 2-14 affected by the hurricane. years old; and one family with five children. In addition to the gifts, we served cookies and punch and played Christmas music. When we announced that we represent- ed the Knights and Ladies of St. Peter Claver, and that we under- STATE OF LOUISIANA stood their loss, because our National Office is located at 1825 I am Cierra Paige Meche, the 18 years old daughter of Orleans Avenue, and we too had experienced a great loss and Mr. and Mrs. Joseph E. Meche of Sunset, LA, both of whom much devastation, many recognized the address and were famil- are active Clavers. I am enrolled at the University of iar with the Knights & Ladies of Peter Claver. Many of the men Louisiana at Lafayette due to Hurricane Katrina. Prior to the were familiar with some of the priests and began sharing stories hurricane, I attended Xavier University in New Orleans. about them In July 2005, I transferred to When our Emerging Leaders first suggested State of Hope as the Senior Division at the Junior a project, there were 150 guests; and then in October there were National Convention in New 91; and when we began to collect gifts, there were 41 still housed Orleans. As a Junior, I held the at the State of Hope Transitional Housing. We were extremely position of Jr. National Secretary. grateful to Emerging Leader, Lady Zaneta Riley of Court #134, I am proud to announce that I who made special Angels that listed the information for whom we was recently elected Vice Grand were to purchase gifts. The Angels were presented to the mem- Lady of Court #84 in Duson, LA, bers of the Chicago Inter Council and Ladies of Immaculate and my mother was elected Heart of Mary Court #134 during our November meetings. The Grand Lady. Now we have a following members graciously participated in the Christmas “mother daughter” team in Court Angel project are Ladies Diane Asberry, Antoinette Mullen, #84 This is the first time in the Ernestine Hutcherson, Muriel Stansberry, Bertha Wonzer, Sharon history of the Court that the Starks, Shirley Simmons, Dawn Matthews, Lady Madeleine offices of Grand Lady and Vice Cash, Paulette Grant, Gloria Johnson, and Knight James Grand Lady have been held Lampkins; all members of the Chicago Inter Council. Members simultaneously by mother and of Court #134 who donated children gifts are Ladies Pat daughter. I am the youngest Vice Hopkins,. Sharon Binion, JoAnn Ball, Anitra Hutcherson, Estelle Grand Lady in the history of C. Baker, Catherine Sydnor, Yolanda Sydnor, Hortense Harris, Court #84 and in District 4 in Carolyn Hicks, Louise Johnson, Gladys M. Smith, Azeliea Louisiana. Mosely, Renee’ Allen, Thomas Ann Riley and Anita M. Herron. Prior to transferring to the Senior Division, I was a mem- The Ladies who participated on November 26, 2005, to make ber of Junior Court #34 in Grand Coteau, LA. As a member a difference in the lives of those who were relocated from New of Ct. #34, I served as Junior Grand Lady for two years after Orleans were: Ladies Anita M. Herron, Coordinator, Juanita which I was elected Junior National Secretary. During my Burden, Ernestine Hutcherson,. Thomas Ann Riley, Zaneta Riley, four years as a Junior my mother was the Junior Daughter Madeleine Cash, and Brother Aamond Robinson, Emerging Counselor. Her dedication and initiative enabled the members Leader of Council #93. of the Junior Court to prosper. We are pleased to report that the family with five children About a year ago, my grandmother was diagnosed with was given a home that was renovated and had six bedrooms. The Alzheimer’s disease. She has been a Lady in KPC for 50 father was overwhelmed with the generosity of the people of years at St. Benedict de Moor Catholic Church, Court 84. My Chicago and our surrounding Suburbs. On November 28, 2005, mom transferred to Court #84 to be with her mother.. we received a Thank You Letter from Rita Lindsey-Stevens, Site Meanwhile, I remained in Court #34 in order to represent the Coordinator, Tinley Park State of Hope. We extend a special court as Jr. National Secretary. Thank You to Ms. Thelma Taylor, volunteer Activity Director, I intend to serve as a role model to the young in the com- who assisted Lady Herron with this project. munity and KPC. My election to the position of Vice Grand We truly believe that St. Peter Claver would be proud of each Lady is the first step in doing so. I hope to dismiss the stereo- of us as we demonstrated our LOVE, CARE, and CONCERN! types that young people have about the Senior Division. The older people in the organization look to me to get more young Graciously submitted by, people involved. By holding this office, I can prove to young Lady Anita M. Herron, people that no matter how young a person is, he or she can Advisor, State of Illinois have the respect of their elders. Emerging Leaders

15 16 17 More Katrina Stories Knights of Peter Claver reaching out to hurricane victims By Lois Kindle, Tampa Thoreau Nellum When the levees broke in New "It's not a one-shot thing," he contin- "At first, I was angry because I had Orleans after Hurricane Katrina, more ued. been through Hurricane Camille and I than private homes and businesses were "We need to set something up to aid knew what these storms could do," he inundated. Organizations normally bene- these individuals once the (normal chan- said. "I begged my brother to leave." fiting the mostly black population affected nels of) relief stop. Twelve to 15 months Then his anger turned to the situation by the storm, such as the national head- down the road from here, these families in New Orleans, which Nellum said had quarters for the Knights of Peter Claver, are going to have some financial hard- been unchanged in 400 years. were also destroyed. ships." "What people don't know, what the Councils around the country forged Nellum said the Knights of Tampa media didn't report, is historically, the city into action, while the national office tem- Council is currently assisting the families flooded every three to four years. But the porarily relocated to Montgomery, Ala. at by guiding them through the maze of gov- water always went down and we were able Resurrection Catholic Church. ernmental bureaucracies and red tape. to just clean up. "Our national headquarters was right Nellum said he never realized how diffi- "If you let your emotions go, it's easy down in the middle of the water," said cult it is to go through county, state and to get terribly angry," he continued. Thoreau Nellum, Grand Knight of Tampa federal agencies to get assistance. "Government agencies were ill-prepared; Council 379. "There was 4 to 6 feet of "There are so many things you just there was a lot of finger pointing. What water in and around the building." He don't think about," Nellum added. "It's was seen on TV was what the media want- added most of the Catholic churches in much more than losing a home or a job. ed the country to see. Behind the scenes, New Orleans were also in the flooded It's about losing literally everything, there was much heroism going on in the black community. except for the clothes on your back. black community." From its Montgomery location, the Anyone who goes through something like Nellum said his anger turned to ter- national office quickly waived member- this has a hard time staying sane and hold- ror when his old neighborhood flooded. ship dues for an estimated 92 councils ing onto hope." "I thought my brother was dead. across the hurricane-ravaged Gulf States The story gets more personal. When I heard from him, I felt great relief and set up a Knights of Peter Claver Nellum and his wife, Yvonne, were and I thanked God for that. We did lots of Hurricane-Relief Fund to aid members born and raised in New Orleans. Because praying — for him and all the families." and their families and to assist black of Katrina, both of their families are now Nellum said his brother Griffin, who Catholic parishes affected by the storm. scattered across several states, having recently learned he has cancer, is now "Please pray for our brothers and sis- evacuated New Orleans as the storm going to church regularly and beginning ters who daily wrestle over an uncertain approached. to recognize even the smallest of gifts. future," wrote Arthur McFarland, supreme But Nellum's oldest brother, Griffin, "He never knew how much he appreciated Knight and chief executive officer, to the felt he could weather the storm. The 65- water," Nellum said. local councils. "More importantly, let us year-old and his wife, Linda, actually The Knights of Peter Claver was recommit ourselves to the meaning of made it through the hurricane, but then founded in 1909 in Mobile, Ala., by four Claverism — defining love through faced the horror of being trapped in their Josephite priests and three laymen. At the Christian service." home when the levees broke. time, black men were excluded from join- Nellum said the Knights of Peter "They took refuge in the attic, ing the . The Claver are collaborating with the crashed through the roof and spent almost Knights of Peter Claver, a predominantly International Alliance of Catholic two days there before being rescued," black fraternal organization and its ladies Knights, including the Knights of Nellum said. "My brother lost his home, auxiliary, serve others through parish and Columbus, to assist in the rebuilding of two cars, his business and even his teeth. community activities, contributions to black parishes. Tampa Council 379, which "He was in a mental daze," said worthwhile causes, youth development has 25 Knights, immediately sent $1,000 Nellum. "It has been like trying to pull and scholarships. in individual donations to the national someone out of quicksand." ______relief fund. But more importantly, said Nellum said ultimately it is faith that Copyright © 1996-2005 The Florida Nellum, his council is setting up a local is lifting up his brother and the other fam- Catholic Newspaper - All Rights Reserved relief fund to provide ongoing support for ilies. 498 S. Lake Destiny Road, Orlando, FL four families who fled New Orleans and "You hate to say (the ordeal) was 32810 sought refuge and assistance from St. God-sent, but out of all this devastation a Phone: (407) 660-9141 • Fax: (407) 660- Peter Claver Parish in Tampa. lot of good things are coming," he contin- 2977 • Toll-Free: 1-888-275-9953. "These families have six children ued. "People who used to be concerned who are now at St. Peter Claver School," about material things have found the only Nellum said. "Some of the parents have thing they really have is God. In order to already found work, but some have not. deal with what they've been through, they They have lost everything and are trying have to turn to a higher power." to rebuild their lives. So we want to estab- Nellum said that is what kept his lish a local relief fund to aid them. anger at bay. 18 DISTRICT NEWS

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- f f KPC Day A (Group) L-R Tim Ford, Grand Knight Council 144, Lady Maggie Green, Lady o Carol Dean, Father Andre McGrath and Cedric Blackshire. KPC Day B Father Andre w McGrath receiving monetary award from Grand Knight Tim Ford. KPC Day Knight and g Ladies – council and Court #144 at KPC Day Celebrationin Mansura, LA d 75th Anniversary Celebration Council & Court #144 s St. Louis Chapel, Parks, LA was the setting for the 75th On May 15, 2005, Council and Court 144 of the Knights of r Anniversary Celebration of St. John Council and St. Cecile Court Peter Claver and Ladies Auxiliary honored graduating seniors at e # 53, October 16, 2005. A 9:00 AM Mass was celebrated by the 9:00 am mass at Our Lady of the Blessed Sacrament Catholic - Father Broussard, assistant pastor of St. Bernard Church, Breaux Church in Shreveport, LA. Junior Daughter Kimberly Tucker e Bridge, LA. Members of St. Paul Assembly and Chapter #3, and Junior Knight Cedric Blackshire were the honorees. y Lafayette, LA, and Court 49, Breaux Bridge turned out with Kimberly received the Court’s annual scholarship award and the s Council and Court # 53. Council presented Father Andre McGrath with a financial award. d Family members lit candles to honor deceased members of Members of Council and Court 144 attended the annual o the Council and Court before the Mass celebration. During the Knights of Peter Claver Day Celebration held in Mansura, t Mass, Junior Daughters Heredia and Julie Dauphine, winners of Louisiana on Sunday, September 11, 2005 at Our Lady of the the 2005 Mildred T. Lyons Memorial Scholarship were recog- Prompt Succor. Following the Mass, a luncheon was held in the a nized. Lady Cynthia Lyons-Jackson, State Deputy of Louisiana, Uganda Center. d presented certificates to Council and Court # 53 for their service L to the Knights of Peter Claver, St. Louis Chapel, and the commu- nity of Parks. - Grand Lady Anna Belle Reed presented a plaque to Lady Laurena Joseph, Charter member, and Lady Anna Mae Thibodeaux, 60-year member. Melvin 'Red' Solari was presented a plaque by Grand Knight Carol Dauphine. Following Mass, a breakfast was held in the church hall for members, guests and the St. Louis Chapel church family. John Potier and Parks Gospel Choir provided entertainment.

19 GULF COAST DISTRICT NEWS Educational Gift from Huntsville Knights exclaimed, “We are not only committed to encouraging our and Ladies young people to further their education, but we encourage them to live the gospel values.” Sir Knight Charles T. Smoot Council No. 286 – Huntsville, Alabama Grand Knight DeKarlos Blackmon presented checks in the amount of fifty dollars to each graduating senior, recognizing Saint Court No. 286 – Huntsville, Alabama their noteworthy achievements. He then presented the scholarship The Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies Auxiliary, Council award to Justin Folk of Saint Joseph Parish. and Court #286 presented a check in the amount of one thousand dollars to Holy Family Regional School in Huntsville on Sunday, Scholarship Awarded by Huntsville May 8, 2005. Mrs. Mary Tomaine, Principa, accepted the check. Speaking on behalf of the Knights and Ladies, Grand Lady Knights and Ladies Sir Knight Charles T. Smoot Council No. 286 – Huntsville, Kanobia Blackmon stated that the school is an integral part of Alabama Saint Joseph Catholic Community. “The school exists to promote Saint Francis of Assisi Court No. 286 – Huntsville, Alabama a community of believers. It provides a viable and enriching learning environment which fosters tomorrow’s active citizens. The Knights of Peter Claver and Ladies Auxiliary No. 286 It’s our privilege to support the school and its mission to educate sponsored the 2005 Baccalaureate Mass for graduating seniors at our youth.” Saint Joseph Catholic Church. On Sunday, May 22, the Knights Thanks to the generous support of the community, Catholic and Ladies awarded gifts to graduating seniors, and a scholarship and otherwise, the Council and Court are able to provide money in the amount of one thousand dollars. to promote scholastic achievement. The Knights and Ladies spon- The Scholarship Committee, chaired by Lady Brenda Brown, sor an Annual Valentine Champagne Brunch in February and a expressed a desire to ensure that average students had a fighting portion of the proceeds are donated to the school. chance to compete for the major scholarship award. For this rea- In keeping with their commitment to support youth and their son, this year’s scholarship program was open to graduating high educational endeavors, on Sunday, May 22, 2005, Council and school seniors who maintained a C-average and planned to enroll Court #286 sponsored the 2005 Baccalaureate Mass for graduat- in any postsecondary school. ing seniors at St. Joseph Catholic Church. The recipient of the scholarship is Justin Folk of Saint Joseph The Scholarship Committee, chaired by Lady Brenda Brown, Parish. Justin is the son of Dan and Jane Folk of Madison, expressed a desire to ensure that average students have the oppor- Alabama. Justin is a graduate of Catholic High School in tunity to compete for the major scholarship award. For this rea- Huntsville. He has excelled academically and has been involved son, this year’s scholarship program was open to graduating high in many church and civic activities. He is attending the University school seniors who maintained a C average and planned to enroll of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. in any postsecondary school. Grand Lady Kanobia Blackmon reiterated the commitments The recipient of the scholarship is Justin Folk of Saint Joseph of the Knights and Ladies in her address to the faithful. She Parish. Justin is the son of Dan and Jane Folk of Madison, exclaimed, “We are not only committed to encouraging our Alabama. Justin is a graduate of Catholic High School in young people to further their education, but we encourage them Huntsville. He has excelled academically and has been involved to live the gospel values.” in many church and civic activities. He is attending the University Grand Knight DeKarlos Blackmon presented checks in the of Alabama in Tuscaloosa. amount of fifty dollars to each graduating senior, recognizing Grand Lady Kanobia Blackmon reiterated the commitments their noteworthy achievements. He then presented the scholarship of the Knights and Ladies in her address to the faithful. She award to Justin Folk.

Greetings from Archbishop Lyke Council and Court #340 – Hapeville, GA The Knights and Ladies of Council and Court #340 have been busy rendering service to church, community and the organ- ization. Members have participated in the Eucharistic Congress, hosted a farewell party for our Chaplin, Rev. Glen D. Parker, C.Cs.R, and a farewell reception for our Redemptorists priests, in addition to a welcome reception for incoming Archdiocesan priests. The Ladies sponsored a Mother-Daughter Graduation Party for the Junior Daughters. Each graduate was given a gift bag which contained the book titled “Just One More Thing Before You Go.” The bags were the appropriate colors of the respective college to be attended. We celebrated our 11th Anniversary and turned out as a fam- From left, Grand Knight F. DeKarlos Blackmon, Mrs. Mary ily at Mass followed by dinner at the Golden Coral in Jonesboro, Tomaine, and Grand Lady Kanobia Blackmon GA.

20 ST. JAMES, COUNCIL #172 – PRICHARD, AL

The members of St. James, Council #172 have been actively ST. JAMES MAJOR, COURT # 172 involved with the church and their immediate community. PRICHARD, AL Following hurricane Katrina, the Council donated clothing and can goods for the victims in the surrounding area. Knight The Ladies of St. James Major, Court. #172 are very proud Jesse Davis initiated the drive. Several of the men packaged of three of their members. Lady Stephanie Danzy was presented donated food, beverages, water and toiletries that were given to the Claver Woman of the Year Award for 2005 at the Annual Gulf the church by a vendor that services stores in the area. The parish- Coast Conference in April, Lady Valencia Liscomb received the ioners and members of the community that were affected by the 2005 Silver Medal at the National Convention in Las Vegas and storm received the items. Lady Luberta Portis, Faithful Navigator of Agnes Coleman, The Knights participated in the church’s Annual Fall Festival Chapter #1 was awarded the prestigious Categena Award at the by setting up and manning booths, working with the ticket Supreme General Conclave in Las Vegas. returns, games and clean-up following the festival. Community service projects undertaken by the Ladies The observance of St. Peter Claver Day and Founders Day include collecting used eyeglasses and cell phones to be donated was in conjunction with the Ladies and Junior Knights and Junior to the Lions Club and Penelope House (home for abused women Daughters. and children) respectively.

The Knights of Council 172 following “Founders Day” turnout pictured with Fr. Linus Akpan. Women’s Day Celebration Saint Francis of Assisi Court No. 286 – Huntsville, Alabama ST. JAMES MAJOR JUNIOR DAUGHTERS PRICHARD, ALABAMA Saint Francis of Assisi Court No. 286 held its first Women’s Day Celebration on Sunday, October 16, 2005 at Saint Joseph St. james Major Junior Daughters of Court 172 have begun Catholic Church in Huntsville, Alabama. The theme was Fruits their annual food drive for Thanksgiving. This year the food will of the Spirit, found in the Epistle of Paul to the Galatians, 5:22- be given to families that were affected by Hurricane Katrina. The 26. Juniors will also have a toy drive in december. The toys will be Mrs. Bobby Bradley, the former President and Chief given to the young children who were affected by the hurricane. Executive Officer of Computer Systems Technology, Inc. in Huntsville, was the guest speaker. Her address focused on the fruit, love. Mrs. Bradley’s words were inspiring and motivating. The event concluded with a reception in the Father Messmer Parish Life Center.

21 STATE OF TEXAS DISTRICT NEWS

Queen of All Saints, Court # 138 – Houston, TX St. Veronica Court #89 – Fort Worth, TX The Ladies of Court #138 are proud to recognize Gold A check in the amount of $600.00 was presented to Melinda Certificate recipients, Lady Gladys Armelin and Lady Mildred McCullough of the Sickle Cell Williams and Silver Certificate recipients Lady Lillian Randle, Foundation by Lady Janae Tinsley, Texas State President, on Lady Rose Ann Guidry and Lady Mary E. Brown. The combined behalf of St. Veronica, Ct. #89. The donation will be used for number of years that these dedicated Claver Ladies have given in research purposes. service and love total one hundred seventy-five years. May God The Court sponsored a Health fair on March 5, 2005 for the continue to bless them for their exemplary life. Southside Community of Forth Worth. Services such as free test- ing for sickle cell, mammograms, environmental health informa- Lady Shirley M. Foreman, Lecturer tion and blood pressure checks were provided. On July 13 the members attended the ordination and installa- tion of Bishop Kevin W. Vann. Bishop Vann is the third Bishop of the Diocese of Forth Worth.

Lady Mae Smith, Lector

NORTHERN DISTRICT NEWS “CHICAGO CELEBRATES 75 YEARS OF CLAVERISM” Sheer dedication was exhibited by the Chicago Clavers as we stood in the rain on Oakwood Blvd. to march in the 76th Annual Bud Billiken Parade. We chanted “Didn’t it rain children, didn’t it rain”; and “Rain, rain, go away, come again another day”! This was the first time in 76 years that it rained on the day of this historical Back to School parade. The Grand Marshals for the parade were Mickey and Minnie Mouse. The overall theme for the parade was “Education: A Family Affair”. The participation of the Chicago Clavers was not only A Family Affair, but one of the many activities that demonstrated our 75 years of Claverism in Chicago. We were surrounded by many groups, such as the Marching Band Youth Group from Clinton, Iowa. Their music and dancing inspired us to continue to stand in the rain with our umbrellas, rain coats and rain hats! Our Marching Unit included several first timers from Court #375 and Branch and Juniort #375, members from Courts # 134, 142, 154, 181, 236 and 356. Kudos to: Lady Mary Reed, Court. #356, who served as Marching Coordinator. We finally arrived at Washington Park with our soaked tee shirts that displayed St. Peter Claver on the front. We were greeted by our Picnic/Parade Committee who had prepared a very delicious meal. We, the marchers, began to dry off, as we dined on fried chick- en, meatballs, spaghetti, corn on the cob, salad, watermelon, rolls, and soda. School supplies purchased with monetary donations col- lected from Claver Family were distributed to all of our Junior marchers. We thank God for allowing the sun to finally shine on us!

Submitted by, Lady Anita M. Herron Reporter, Grand Lady Court #134

22 ST. JOSEPH COUNCIL and COURT #93 CHICAGO CLAVERS CARE CELEBRATE 60 YEARS On Saturday, November 26, 2005, Chicago Clavers demon- St. Joseph Council #93 was established on February 4, 1945 strated their corporal works of mercy and reached out to the followed by the Court’s establishment on April 8, 1945. The occa- Katrina Survivors from New Orleans who were housed at the sion of the 60th anniversary was celebrated on Sunday, April 10, State of Hope Transitional Housing Site/Tinley Park Campus, 2005 with a Mass and reception. Auxiliary Bishop John Manz located in Tinley Park, Illinois. We were happy to bring officiated at the mass and delivered a most poignant homily with Christmas joy and love to the Katrina Survivors by sharing words of encouragement to the members to continue their works Christmas gifts with them. There were 13 children – ages 2-14 of charity and to service others as Pope John Paul II had done. years old; and one family with five children. Charter member, Lady Gertrude Hill was in attendance and In addition to the gifts, we served cookies and punch and added noteworthy jubilance to the celebration. She exemplifies played Christmas music. When we announced that we represent- the true meaning of Claverism through her many years of giving ed the Knights and Ladies of St. Peter Claver, and that we under- and service to this Noble Order. Lady Hill’s family was also in stood their loss, because our National Office is located at 1825 attendance. Her children were among the first members of Branch Orleans Avenue, and we too had experienced a great loss and and Junior Court #93. A plaque was presented to Lady Hill at the much devastation. Several of them recognized the address and Mass. were familiar with the Knights and Ladies of Peter Claver. Many During the past sixty years the Council and Court have had of the men were familiar with some of the priests and began shar- members to serve as Northern District Officers, National Officers, ing stories about them Officers on the Chicago Inter-City Council Executive Board, When our Emerging Leaders first suggested State of Hope as Supreme Navigator, Supreme Captain and Supreme Steward, a project, there were 150 guests; and then in October there were Junior National and State Officers, members of the 4th Degree 91; and when we began to collect gifts, there were 41 still housed Knights and Ladies of Grace, Area Deputies, Area Counselors, at the State of Hope Transitional Housing. Gold and Silver Medalists, recipients of various awards, such as We are pleased to report that the family with five children Adele Stadeker, John T. Lane, Tolton and Elizabeth Seton and Sr. was given a home that was renovated and had six bedrooms. The . father was overwhelmed with the generosity of the people of We have had a very busy sixty years in Claverism and we Chicago and our surrounding Suburbs. On November 28, 2005, look forward to the future. we received a Thank You Letter from Rita Lindsey-Stevens, Site James Cephas, Grand Knight, Cn. #93 and Wanda L. Massey, Cooordinator, Tinley Park State of Hope. We extend a special Grand Lady, Ct. #93 Thank You to Ms. Thelma Taylor, volunteer Activity Director, who assisted Lady Herron with this project. NEWS FROM BISHOP JOSEPH A. FRANCIS We truly believe that St. Peter Claver would be proud of each COURT 29,7 ARCHDIOCESE OF NEWARK, NJ of us as we demonstrated our LOVE, CARE, and CONCERN! Graciously submitted by, Members of Court #297 along with the members of Junior Court #297 celebrated St. Peter Claver Day at Christ the King Lady Anita M. Herron, Church in Jersey City. The Court is regional and consists of many Advisor, State of Illinois parishes under one unit, such as: Blessed Sacrament, St. Mary’s, Emerging Leaders Queen Angels, St. Antoninus, St. Leo’s, Christ the King, Sacred Heart, St. Rocco’s of the Archdiocese of Newark. The mass was beautiful and so were the Ladies. As the year continued we gave financial support to one of our own, Lady Joyce Smith Carter, who sponsored a beautiful Black Tie affair to help needy children and families with tutoring, food, summer camp any and all that keep families going with many things are missing. Bishop Joseph Francis Court became members of the NATIONAL COUNCIL OF CATHOLIC WOMEN. This was a first and another opportunity for our Court to work in concert with the Archdiocese of Newark. Our Chaplin, Fr. Luke, O.S.B. celebrated 25 years as a priest and we had the good fortune to be able to present him with a “financial blessing”. Also during the year our Court gave another charitable gift to me for one of my projects at the Northern State Prison, Newark, NJ, “WE CELEBRATE SOBRIETY.” The 250 inmates who had remained clean and sober for over year had an opportunity to speak to other inmates as to why it is important to take this step and remain in that state and it was followed with a Popeye Fried Chicken and Dunkin Donuts Feast. We also finan- cially helped St. Peter Claver Church Ghana West Africa this time last year with their need for censer, holy water sprinkler and incense boat and other needs. We are fund raising to support the KPC Hurricane Relief Fund and hopefully we will gather funds very soon. Grand Lady Peg Henderson CHRISTMAS IN NOVEMBER – 23 “YOUTH WALKING IN THE LIGHT OF CHRIST” Sunday, October 16, 2005, was truly ‘the Day that the Lord RETRACTION hath made.’ The Junior Knights and Junior Daughters of the City of Chicago and Suburbs came together to celebrate their Unity This is a retraction from the article titled: Day Mass at the home parish of Branch and Junior Court # 134, Holy Name of Mary Church at 10:00 a.m. Brother Anthony Irvin, “Lady Rosemary B. Butler Meets Pope John Paul, II” is the Commander and Brother Robert Matthews, Assistant From the Claverite Winter Issue of 2004 - Page 56 Commander; Lady Karen Britton, is Counselor, and Lady Sharon Binion is Assistant Counselor. The entire Mass was coordinated by the Juniors with an elegant elocution of the greeting, readings Lady Rosemary Braziel Butler is a long time and reflection on the readings and gospel. Father Willy Mukucha member of Katherine Drexel Court #1 of the Ladies served as our Celebrant Auxiliary of the Knights of Peter Claver in Mobile, Lady Diane Asberry, Northern District Directress presented a special plaque to Dr. Harth for her presentation on HIV/AIDS at AL. the Jrunior Health Fair. Counselor Karen Britton, Assistant In September of 1983, she was on a Pilgrimage to Counselor Sharon Binion, and the Junior Daughters presented the Holy Land and Rome led by, now deceased, bouquets of flowers to several distinguished Ladies of Court #134. Reverend Father Oliver Adams of the Archdiocese of Mobile. He was well known by the pontifical staff and REFLECTIONS FROM JUNIORS - MORGAN the group that he led was given a special place for WILLIAMS & DOMINQUE LOTT: pope John Paul II’s audience. As the Pope drew near MORGAN: As teens, there are things in life that we put location Lady Butler was forced forward to the front before God, things such as alcohol, drugs, sex and friends. We sometimes forget that we don’t need these things to be popular or of the crowd. When he reached the area where the to feel loved. What we do need is the realization that God is group stood, he noticed Lady Butler, as she was the always at our side and will help us at all times. We also have our Church and Claver families who care about us and will support us only person of color in the crowd. He came to a com- in doing what is good and pleasing to God. plete halt, turned and approached the group. As he DOMINQUE: Everyone is called to be a child of God. Some reached the barricade, he took her and into his and people choose to follow God and others choose not to follow Him. Regardless of the choice, God is a loving, caring God Who held it as he blessed those around her. The Vatican can turn anyone’s life around as is expressed in the song “Jesus photographer took a photo of this momentous event Walks” by Kanye West. With faith all things are possible. It is our and later brought the photo to her and Fr. Adams. choice to believe and follow God’s invitation to be His child. Whatever our choice, God stills loves us and will never abandon Lady Rosemary Braziel Butler is a noted breaker us. of racial barriers. In 1946, she initiated the action that After Mass, everyone joined together for food and fellowship broke the color barrier at the Cathedral of the at Beggar’s Pizza in Alsip, Illinois and dined on a delicious fam- ily style meal. in Mobile, AL. She was the The guest speaker for the evening was Lady Janean T. first person of color to be hired to a State position in Johnson, Emerging Leader of Ct. #134, and 2004 Northern District Woman of the Year. Lady Johnson shared her journey Mobile but only after several appeals to the then from Jr. Daughter to Emerging Leader to Woman of the Year, a Governor. Later, she was the first to be named to the journey accomplished by always keeping God first , having the Advisory Board of the School of Social Workers at the support of her family, her Faith Family of Holy Name of Mary, and her Claver Family. University of Alabama and the first to be named to the Submitted by, Board of The State Department of Human Resources. She also became the first of her race to serve as Lady Anita M. Herron, Grand Lady Immaculate Heart of Mary Court #134 President of the Alabama Conference of Social Workers. Lady Butler was appointed to serve on Advisory Boards by Governors George Wallace and Fob James and was appointed to a National Board by President Lyndon Johnson.

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2005 LADY ANDRA T. LUCAS SILVER MEDAL WINNERS ST. THERESA LITTLE FLOWER, COURT #52 NEW ORLEANS, LA KNIGHTS WESTERN STATES DISTRICT: CENTRAL STATES DISTRICT: LADY THERESA LEMELLE BROTHER EVERETT FREEMAN SACRED HEART OF JESUS, COURT #121 BENJAMIN GIVENS, SR., COUNCIL #57 WEST COVINA, CA KANSAS CITY, MO STATE OF TEXAS: GULF COAST DISTRICT: LADY MARY TERRELL BROTHER WILBUR JOHNSON, SR. ST. BENEDICT DE MOOR, COURT #72 FATHER PETER, COUNCIL #9 HOUSTON, TX NATCHEZ, MS LADY JOYCE TYLER-WILLIAMS NORTHERN STATES DISTRICT: QUEEN OF ALL SAINTS, COURT #138 NONE SUBMITTED HOUSTON, TX

STATE OF LOUISIANA NORTHERN STATES DISTRICT: BROTHER LIONEL CHARLES LADY SAUNDRA SPAULDING OUR LADY OF PERPETUAL HELP, CN. #132 ST. JOSEPH, COURT #93 JENNINGS, LA CHICAGO, IL

BROTHER JOSEPH KENNER LADY DOROTHY L. WESLEY CORPUS CHRISTI, COUNCIL #60 ST. FELICITAS/ST. AILBE, COURT #181 NEW ORLEANS, LA CHICAGO, I

STATES OF TEXAS KNIGHTS OF PETER CLAVER, BROTHER MARION DANIEL SACRED HEART, COUNCIL #83 LADIES AUXILIARY LIBERTY, TX * * * * * * * 2005 AWARD * * * * * * WESTERN STATES DISTRICT: BROTHER MICHAEL HICKS OUTSTANDING FINANCIAL SECRETARY HOLY NAME, COUNCIL #121 LOS ANGELES, CA ADY OLLIE DUPLECHAIN Queen of All Saints, Court #138 LADIES Houston, Texas

CENTRAL STATES DISTRICT: 2005 Gold Medal Winners LADY PERLIE WHTLEY SR. BARBARA BEASLEY, CT #308 BROTHER GENE A. PHILLIPS, SR. OMAHA, NE ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI, COUNCIL #231 HOUSTON, TX GULF COAST DISTRICT: LADY VALENCIA T. LIPSCOMB LADY LULLA EMANUEL-WILTZ ST. JAMES MAJOR, COURT #172 EVANGELINE, COURT #49 MOBILE, AL BREAUX BRIDGE, LA

LADY LILLIE R. WRIGHT *************************************************** ST. JUDE, COURT #148 2005 - GRAND KNIGHT AND GRAND LADY MONTGOMERY, AL OF THE YEAR

STATE OF LOUISIANA: LADY SHIRLEY HARTFIELD LADY DIANA C. ALLISON ST. FELICITAS/ST. AILBE, COURT NO. 181 WILFRED B. RICARD, COURT #116 CHICAGO, IL BATON ROUGE, LA BROTHER GEORGE WILLIAMS LADY JOHNNIE MAE GREEN ST. FRANCIS OF ASSISI, COUNCIL NO. 49 ST. AUBRY, COURT #119 BREAUX BRIDGE, LA MARINGOUIN, LA ***************************************************

25 FAMILY OF THE YEAR - 2005 The winners of the WILLIE POLK, JR. MEMORIAL WILFRED B. RICARD SCHOLARSHIP COURT AND COUNCIL #116 issued to the States and Districts are as follows: BATON ROUGE, LOUISIANA Gulf Coast District winner: 2005 Erien Watson Rodgerick Wiggins SCHOLARSHIP WINNERS Meridian, MS Ocean Springs, MS Allegra Danzy Courtney Trotter Mobile, AL Meridian, MS The Winners of the 2005 THOMAS R. LEE, JR. MEMORIAL SCHOLARSHIPS are as follows: Central States District winners: K’brini McGraw Eric K. Cazenave MR. COURTNEY PAPILLION Wichita, KS Okmulgee, OK CHURCH POINT, LA Lauren K. Williams Memphis, TN Western States District winners: Mr. Papillion is the son of Mr. Anthony and Jermaine Papillion. He was a Junior Knight in St. Mathilda Branch #92. He is a Ijeoma Ezeh Marissa Garrett graduate of Eunice High School in Eunice, Louisiana. He is San Leandro, CA Seattle, WA attending Southern University, A & M. College in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Northern States District winners: Christopher D. Smith Jessica Scott Chicago, IL Chicago, IL MISS TIFFANY TRENCH Sharlese N. Peoples Jenna Ferguson Ms. Trench’s guardian is her aunt, Janessa P. Oubre. She was Chicago, IL Pittsburgh, PA a Junior Daughter in St. James, Jr. Court #135. She is a grad- uate of St. James High School in St. James, Louisiana and she Olivia S. Casey Chaate’ Enyard Carbondale, IL Chicago, IL is attending Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Marcus Brown Chesapeake,VA State of Texas winners: Cedric Johnson Jared W. Joseph Beaumont, TX Houston, TX

Alesia Carmouche Geran T. Wilson, Jr. Houston, TX Houston, TX

Shaunte’ Collins Austin, TX State of Louisiana winners: Cierra P. Meche Joelle Brown Duson, LA St. Martinville, LA

Derius Skinner Ronald Demby Eunice, LA Franklin, LA

Erica Landry Raimy Living Welsh, LA Lafayette, LA

Brittany Tucker Nicole Leonard New Orleans, LA Gretna, LA

Rakita Reeves Harvey, LA

26 FOURTH DEGREE DIVISION NEWS Geralyn C. Shelvin Supreme Navigator Fourth Degree Ladies of Grace

Greetings:

It is indeed an honor and privilege to report to the membership regarding the Fourth Degree Ladies of Grace Division.

Since my last report to THE CLAVERITE there have been numerous Exemplifications held across the country and we welcome these Gracious Ladies to the Supreme General Chapter. I thank all the Chapters who have expanded our membership for following the guidelines and communi- cating so efficiently with the Supreme General Chapter. Most of all I thank you for your patience with the temporary changes in processing your requests for Exemplifications due to the lack of regalia and supplies and mail re-routing and delays post Hurricanes Katrina and Rita. Please con- tinue to keep in your prayers our Claver Brothers and Sisters and their families as they rebuild their lives following these events.

It is hard to believe that we will soon be preparing for the 2006 Conclave and National Convention to be held in Houston, Texas. The Gracious Ladies from Inez Y. Bowman Chapter # 2 of Houston, Texas will be the coordinators of the 2006 Gospel Extravaganza. Tickets are still $10.00 each and we encourage all members of Our Noble Order to attend; as well as any relatives, friends, etc... they wish to bring as well. More information for purchasing tickets will be sent with the National Convention and Conclave Information packets. All proceeds for the Gospel Extravaganza are used for our Educate the Religious Project which assists persons pursuing voca- tions. Our Partners in Education Project continues to be funded annually by the membership where the Ladies of Grace Division provides assistance to institutions, facilities, or programs per- taining to our Roman Catholic Church.

At the 2005 Conclave the membership approved a new endeavor, the Building Hope Project. Gracious Ladies will be bringing new teddy bears or stuffed animals to be given to children in local health care facilities wherever the National Convention/Conclave is held. All members of our Noble Order are invited to participate with the Ladies of Grace Division in this project if they choose.

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Lady Gladys Armelin Lady Mildred Williams

Lady Lillian Randle and Lady Rose Guidry

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LADY MARY F. BYRD SUNRISE: 2/23/1908 SUNSET: 9/23/1005 MEMBER OF COURT #146

LADY SUSAN MARGARET McGRAW SUNRISE: 12/13/1954 SUNSET: 7/8/2005 MEMBER OF COURT #286

LADY ETHEL JULIEN SUNRISE: 6/17/1931 SUNSET: 2/22/2005 MEMBER OF COURT #75

LADY VIVIAN NAOMI CURTIS SUNRISE: 11/14/1927 SUNSET: 3/7/2005 MEMBER OF COURT #326

LADY MARGERY R. JONES SUNRISE: 8/31/1919 SUNSET: 10/4/2005 MEMBER OF COURT #146

LADY LOUISE B. BURT SUNRISE: 9/9/1924 SUNSET: 7/20/2005 MEMBER OF COURT #93

BROTHER FRED JOSEPH SOLOMON SUNRISE: 5/23/1952 SUNSET: 11/15/2005 MEMBER OF COUNCIL #163

LADY MAUD LEWIS LEAL SUNRISE: 6/4/1901 SUNSET: 7/3/2005 MEMBER OF COURT #266

30 KNIGHTS OF PETER CLAVER 2004-2006 NATIONAL COUNCIL – BOARD OF DIRECTORS

Mr. Arthur C. Mc Farland Mr. James A. Coleman Mr. Anderson F. Shaw Supreme Knight Director General Jr. Knights District Deputy of Western States Post Office Box 80609 2702 Hinton Drive 4115 Don Felipe Drive Charleston, S. C. 29416-0609 Lake Charles, LA 70615-6739 Los Angeles, CA 90008-4206 H: (843) 577-4889 H: (337) 436-4881 H: (323) 293-6904 B: (843) 763-3900 B: (337) 437-7412 B: (323) 293-6904 Fax: (843) 763-5347 (B) Fax: (337) 433-0896 Fax: (323) 934-8039 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: JACOLEMANSR@HOT- Email: [email protected] MAIL.COM Mr. Emmett C. Orr Mr. Howard Crawford Deputy Supreme Knight Most Rev. Joseph N. Perry District Deputy of Northern States 4001 Frytown Road National Chaplain 1733 Patricia Lane Dayton, OH 45418-2307 Auxiliary Bishop of Chicago Flossmoor, IL 60422-2057 H: (937)268-6616 Post Office Box 733 H: (708) 957-2080 B: (937) 775-3467 South Holland, IL 60473-0733 Fax: (708) 957-2081 Fax: (937) 775-3434 B: (708) 339-2474 Email: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Fax: (708) 339-2477 E-mail: [email protected] Mr. Leonard V. Stiell Mr. Michael Taylor District Deputy of Gulf Coast National Secretary Mr. A. Jackie Elly 557 Farrell Street 1061 Northwood Drive Past Supreme Knight Mobile, AL 36607-1351 Virginia Beach, VA 23452-7951 5912 Meadow Drive H: (251) 471-3741 H: (757) 498-9376 Moss Point, MS 39563 Fax# (251) 478-8196 B/Fax: (757)498-9274 H: (228) 475-3132 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Fax: (228) 474-6115 E-mail: [email protected] Mr. Harry Beevers Mr. Louis Hawkins, Jr. Supreme Navigator National Treasurer Mr. Garry Bostick Fourth Degree, KPC 7218 Holder Forest Circle District Deputy of Central States 1548 Haydel Drive Houston, TX 77088-7431 1804 N. W. 176th Place Marrero, LA 70072-3531 H: (281) 405-8467 Edmond, OK 73003 H: (504) 347-6628 B: (281) 405-8312 H: (405) 341-1033 W: (504) 347-8438 Fax: (281) 405-8316 W: (405) 734-9088 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Fax: (405) 734-9059 E-mail: [email protected] Mr. Vincent Wilkins, Jr. National Advocate Mr. Roosevelt J. Stevenson 1408 Canadian Geese Court State Deputy of Louisiana Upper Marlboro, MD 20774-7062 1080 Silverwood Drive H: (301) 249-7711 Baton Rouge, LA 70807-3332 Fax# (301) 218-9327 H: (225) 775-6112 E-mail: [email protected] Fax: (225) 774-9918 E-mail: [email protected] Mr. Robert E. Miller Lay Board Member Mr. Gerald W. Joseph 8505 S. Bennett Avenue State Deputy of Texas Chicago, IL 60617-2256 11814 Lafferty Oaks Street H: (773) 375-0795 Houston, TX 77013-5619 B: (312) 814-8727 H: (713) 455-2134 Fax# (312) 814-7105 B: (713) 674-1741 Fax: (713) 678-3114 E-mail: [email protected]

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Mrs. Mary L. Briers Mrs. Elsa R. Phillips Ms. Loretta Richardson Supreme Lady Nat=l. Counselor Jr. Daughters District Deputy of Central States 4360 Sunnybrook Drive 22911 Palomino Creek Court 681 South Fulton Street Montgomery, AL 36108-5042 Tomball, TX 77375-71981 Denver, CO 80247-1924 H: (334)281-7316 H: (281) 370-1757 H: (303) 344-8728 Fax: (334) 288-9668 Fax: (281) 251-7920 Fax: (303) 343-3129 E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected]

Ms. Grace M. Dawson Ms. Leodia Gooch Mrs. Nan Arceneaux Vice Supreme Lady Past Supreme Lady State Deputy of Texas 16144 Wolcott Avenue 7743 Boardwalk Tower 9203 Cornett Drive Markham, IL 60426-4944 O’Fallon, MO 63366-4169 Houston, TX 77064-7601 H: (708) 596-5099 H: (636) 561-4872 H: (713) 937-3236 B: (312) 325-6433 B: (314) 792-7641 B: (281) 405-4064 Fax: (312) 732-8014 Fax:(314) 792-7654 E-mail: [email protected] Email: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Mrs. Marion Smith-Reynoso Ms. Lena F. Young Mrs. Cynthia Lyons-Jackson District Deputy of Northern States National Secretary State Deputy of Louisiana 11311 Althea Drive 1352 E. 76th Street 103 Rain Tree Trail Pittsburgh, PA 15235-1845 Chicago, IL 60619-1448 Lafayette, LA 70507-3711 H:(412) 731-4847 H: (773) 643-9453 H: (337) 232-5110 Fax: (412) 731-5559 B: (773) 451-2072 B: (337) 235-8523 E-mail: [email protected] Fax: (773) 624-8393 Fax: (337) 235-8523 E-mail:[email protected] E-mail: [email protected] Mrs. Geralyn C. Shelvin Supreme Navigator Mrs. Yvonne H. Jackson Ms. Micaela LeBlanc Fourth Degree, Ladies of Grace National Treasurer District Deputy of Western States 121 Rimwood Avenue 8921 Shady Bluff Drive 13428 Maxella Avenue, #185 Lafayette, LA 70501-6559 Baton Rouge, LA 70818-4520 Marina Del Rey, CA 90292 H: (337) 232-8510 H: (225) 261-0959 H: 1-888-KPC-LAWS E-mail: [email protected] E-mail: [email protected] B: (310) 258-1932 Fax: (310) 568-9157 Ms. Brenda Andrus E-mail: [email protected] Lay Board Member 939 St. Charles Street Mrs. Vertelle A. Kenion Lafayette, LA 70501 District Deputy of Gulf Coast H: (337) 232-9088 1284 Marvin Avenue B: (337) 291-5755 Charleston, S. C. 29407 Fax:(337) 291-5816 H: (843) 571-0679 E-mail: [email protected] Fax: (843) 763-3030 E-mail: [email protected]

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