Knights of Columbus Council 4892 from the DESK of OUR DEPUTY GRAND KNIGHT Welcome to All Brother Knights As We Begin a New Year
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K N I G H T S OF COLUMBUS ST. PaTrICK’S CaTHOLIC CHUrCH 1501 TrOTTer rd, LarGO, FL 33770 COUNCIL 4892 Fr. McGivney August 2018 HELPING WITH THE NEED FOR AFFORDABLE HOUSING Catholic Charities agencies serve at every point in the housing continuum: from quality project real estate develop- ment to conducting homeless outreach. From this wide perspective, we see the emotional, physical and financial toll being levied upon millions of families and individuals because of America’s affordable housing crisis. Catholic Charities works to prevent homeless- ness by providing financial assistance for rent and utility payments. We also help to resolve issues that may lead to homelessness. Having a stable, affordable home is essential for both individuals and so- ciety. A safe and decent home allows parents to maintain jobs, children to stay in the same schools, and the lo- cal economy to be supported. Having a home also underscores the inherent dignity of the persons who live there. Pope Francis Ponders the Question About the Eucharist for Non-Catholics The question of allow- "and there is the prob- ing Protestants married lem." The code does Installation of new officers to Catholics to receive not provide for nation- Thursday August 16 Communion at Mass in wide policies, he said, special cases has to be but "provides for the Christmas Party decided by each individ- bishop of the diocese (to New Haven Club House ual bishop and cannot make a decision on each Saturday, December 15 be decided by a bishops' case), not the bishops' conference, Pope Fran- conference." cis recently told report- "This was the difficulty of ers. the debate. Not the con- During an inflight news tent," he said. conference June 21, the Pope Francis expanded pope was asked about on that by saying it will his recent decision re- have to be studied more. questing the Catholic He said he believed what bishops' conference of Germany not to could be done is an "illustrative" type publish nationwide guidelines for allow- of document "so that each diocesan Men’s Retreat at ing Communion for such couples. He bishop could oversee what the Code St. Jerome’s said the guidelines went beyond what of Canon Law permits. There was no Saturday, Oct. 13 is foreseen by the Code of Canon law stepping on the brakes," he said. city at the wastewater plant. When FAMOUS CATHOLICS SPOTLIGHT asked how he got that job, he replied on with his ready grin: “I have no idea.” Joe Biden Dannie McConnell And then he laughed. He was a me- Galileo Galilei chanic there. Suzanne got a job at Indi- Cardinal Newman Grand Knight ana University, but that didn’t last long, Celin Dion for she became pregnant. Leonardo da Vinci Danny, Suzanne, Shirley, and her husband Jack often came to Florida G. K. Chesterton and rented a condo on the beach while Tom Brady they still lived in Indiana, so when it was George Clooney retirement time, they Kelly Ripa “I’m sure glad I easily chose Florida for Bruce Springsteen came to Florida when the spot. They live in Alois Alzheimer I retired,” Danny said. Imperial Point. William F. Buckley, Jr. “I was plenty tired of Danny is a convert, Bill O’Reilly shoveling snow.” having gone through Leonardo DiCaprio Danny McConnell the R.C.I.A. ministry. “I John F. Kennedy was born in Memphis, became a Catholic in TN, and after graduat- 1989,” he said. When Brett Favre ing from high school, he he and Suzanne mar- Clarence Thomas went to a mechanic’s ried, he had to sign a Leah Remi school for about a year paper that he would Don Shula and a half. “I had to buy raise the children Johannes Gutenberg all of my tools,” he said, Catholic. So when they Flannery O’Connor “but after the school began to grow up, he Maria Shriver training was over, I knew it was time to ful- Vince Lombardi didn’t pursue that type fill that promise. Floyd Patterson of career.” Danny became a Knight Joe DiMaggio Still living in Mem- in 1992. A friend talked phis, he found a job at him into joining, a com- Guglielmo Marconi Wayne Feeds as a mill- ment many of us would Nicole Kidman wright. It’s a company Danny McConnell Babe Ruth Grand Knight make. During the many that sells food to dogs, years between then John von Neumann cats, horses, almost any type of ani- and now, Danny has been an officer John Boener mal. “I was a Jack of all trades there. wearing many hats: Financial Secre- Stan Musial He worked there for about 6 years. tary, Trustee, Treasurer, Guard, and as René Descartes He was forced to leave that company a 4th Degree Knight, he was a Faithful Paul Ryan because they shut down. Navigator, a comptroller, and Purser, to Louis Pasteur Having recently married Suzanne, name a few. Presently he is beginning Jeb Bush Danny decided it was time to move his second term as Grand Knight. on. Suzanne’s sister, Shirley, lived in Laughing once again, Danny said, “I Marco Rubio Bloomington, IN, so they moved there told myself a few years ago that it was Louis Braille and became Hoosiers, whatever that time for me to just sit back and become is. an ordinary member.” That has yet to WHERE’S WALDO? Danny said he found a job with the happen. Just for fun I will hide Waldo Spotlight will be a monthly feature, highlighting both officers and members. somewhere in each newslet- ter. Children aren’t the only ones who can have fun! Several Knights of Columbus members affiliated with Major League Baseball served as K of C field secretaries as part of the organization’s relief efforts during World War I. Among the most famous was Hall of Fame sec- ond baseman Johnny Evers, of the Chicago Cubs’ famed Tinker to Evers to Chance double-play combination, and Hall of Fame shortstop Hughie Jennings, who played for the Baltimore Orioles and managed the Detroit Tigers. Others included Bill Coughlin, former third baseman for the Tigers and Jack Hendricks, manager of the St. Louis Cardinals and Cincinnati Reds. Page 2...............................................................................................................................................The Knights of Columbus Council 4892 FROM THE DESK OF OUR DEPUTY GRAND KNIGHT Welcome to all Brother Knights as we begin a new year. I am especially grateful to all for having the confidence in my selection as Deputy Grand Knight. I hope to take advantage of all the former Grand Knights in gaining the wisdom and insight into this position and to continue to make this a great council of fellow Catholic gentlemen. One of my characteristics is that I am very "Pro Life" and will be working towards promoting saving lives through education and proper action. Fr. Tom reported on our departed Ft. Frans in Pennsyl- vania. He is doing well and already misses Florida. The facility he is now living in does not have air conditioning, Pete Grasso as with most of the places in the north (that's what I am told), so he spends a lot of time in his room with a single "window shaker." Along that same line,we are very excited to welcome our very own Fr. Dominick as the new Chaplain of the council to provide our spiritual direction. One thing I would like to mention is that only about half of the members have paid their dues. I have done this so I get it. I get the statement and set it aside to pay it another time, then forget. Please make sure you are up to date. I don’t have to tell anyone that it costs a lot of money to mail out those notices. God bless everyone, and as a final thought, when you say your prayers, please pray for our council to carry out our responsibilities. We have begun our Booster Club again. What is a Booster Club? It is an opportunity for like-minded individuals who want to help our Knights of Columbus charities to have a contribution noted each month in this newsletter. FIRST NAME____________________________________ If you would like to be a part of this, your first donation (you, for example) would be $5.00; each additional name (your wife, for ex- ample) would cost $3.00. Also, this would be a wonderful way to SECOND NAME_________________________________ remember loved ones by posting their names for all to see. Please fill out the form below to submit names. Here are our names for the new Booster list: IN MEMORY OF_________________________________ Bob Anderson,Vice Supreme Master PSD Edgar Lecuyer Anne Lecuyer AMOUNT ENCLOSED____________________________ Dave Dumont, PFN Thelma Dumont David Ruppel Please mail this form to Dave Dumont Patty Ruppel 2638 Oakwood Dr. Henry J. Cajiao Tom and Mary Walsh Largo, FL. 33771 Henri and Judy Bellavance 727-531-0905 In Memory of Earl D. Lochner, Henry Cajiao, Sue Anthony, Henri Bellavance Jr., David McConnell, Carol Anderson. HearTwarMING PHOTOS The Knights of Columbus Council 4892..............................................................................................................................................Page 3 A summary of a few of the items discussed at the monthly meeting July 12, 2018. Family Faith Fest NEW STORAGE SHED This event is being held to commemo- rate the 50th anniversary of the Dio- cese of St. Petersburg. This free event will be held at the beautiful Al Lopez Park of Tampa on Saturday, October 27, 2018, from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Jim Blackwell, Financial Secretary, Each council in Pinellas County has stated that we have 133 members, in- been asked to contribute $100 toward surance participatants of 66, and 28 in- the success of this event.