Bishop Nicholas A. Gallagher Council 8482 9623 Zaka Road, Houston, TX 77064 713-937-1376 www.kofc8482.org April 2019 Council Officers KNIGHTBEATKNIGHTBEAT Chaplain Rev. John Keller 281-469-2686 st rd Meetings 1 and 3 Wednesday at 7:00 pm—Zaka Road Hall—9623 Zaka Road [email protected] Grand Knight Dave Lewis (DeAnn) Easter Message by Father Biju Mathew 713-628-8558 Easter always, invites us to reflect on the new life in [email protected] Deputy Grand Knight Christ. A meaningful celebration of Easter takes us into a Merv Albert (Mary Jane) deeper mediation of Three-Dimensional philosophy of our 713-899-1513 Christian journey. We clearly find the Empty Tomb; sec- [email protected] ondly, we find the Apostles’ Witness of the Resurrection; Chancellor Brian Gray (Julie) and thirdly to love and faith leading to quicker response. 832-767-9465 Finding the Empty Tomb: [email protected] - the description of the empty tomb in the gospels is a natural sign of the Financial Secretary Resurrection of Jesus. The death of Jesus was witnessed and confirmed in Larry Hogan (Barbara) 281-772-8958 various ways; and that was important, because there is no resurrection with- [email protected] out death. The resurrection can be confirmed if only death is confirmed; and Treasurer the evangelists clearly mention his burial, then the empty tomb that leads to Hugh McCrea (Theresa) affirm the resurrection. 281-370-0023 [email protected] Towards a personal experience of resurrection, it is important that we Recorder encounter the empty tomb of Christ. Mary Magdalene, initially, expressed Chuck Stancil (Terri) disappointment at the empty tomb; but the next moment her knowledge lead 281-433-3461 her to another fundamental question; where is Jesus, if he is not in the [email protected] Warden tomb! Then we find in the scriptures Peter and John witnessing the empty Eugene “Smitty” Schmidt (Paula) tomb. The experience of the empty tomb gave them a convincing answer that 713-818-3646 Jesus is Risen. To experience personal conviction of His resurrection, we all [email protected] need to visit the empty tombs of our own interiority and recognize the need Advocate Matt Maciejeski to rise - to experience the new life in Christ. (Continued on Page 5) 713-858-2056 [email protected] Inside Guard Paul McGarraugh Grand Knight’s Message by Dave Lewis 281-807-9003 At the leadership meeting in February one of the Outside Guards presentations included the definition of disciples. The Richard Carter (Cindy) 713-253-8482 definition presented was; “Disciples habitually worship, [email protected] grow, serve, give, share their faith, live virtuously and Mike Velez build community.” What struck me about this description 832-876-2369 [email protected] is how it describes what a Knight is or should be working Trustee—1 year toward. In working with and observing my brothers at Gary Maly (Deborah) 8482 and other Councils, I see many examples of disciples. Some, perhaps, 713-857-7267 more than others. As we close in on the last days of Lent I will be thinking [email protected] about discipleship and how I can be a better disciple. From a personal view- Trustee—2 year Jim Schier (Andi) point I need to work harder on all of these attributes. But if I just picked two 832-647-8696 which need the most work, my prayer life is not nearly where it should be [email protected] and I don’t share my faith nearly as much as I should. Perhaps you also have Trustee—3 year one or two things that need more work. Lent is a perfect time to get started Fernando Flores (Dee Dee) 281-468-2854 on these. (Continued on Page 5) [email protected] Page 1 Council Directors Mary, full of grace, mother of our Savior, spiritual mother of those in Membership Director need, we fervently request your Heavenly intercession for our friends, (OPEN) neighbors, brothers, and loved ones who are ill or otherwise in distress, especially those shared here. Ask Almighty God to grant them peace and Program Director good health, to send His angels to watch over them, to protect them Tim O’Malley (Kiersten) 832-237-7236 from danger, and to keep them safe from lasting injury, harm, anxiety [email protected] or distress. May Christ, the Good Shepherd, soothe their suffering Church Activities and grant them full recovery. Virgin Mary, embrace them with your Jim Vossler (Mary) motherly love and with your gentle, healing presence, that God’s 713-899-9275 [email protected] bountiful goodness may always be their source of comfort, Council Activities strength and joy. Amen. Jim McBane 281-451-6911 [email protected] Joan Hixon Matt Maciejeski Nancy Clark Frank Mazza, Jr. Community Activities Raymond Flores Barbara Colonnetta † Clay Evans (Faye) Margareta Flores Please Michael Stumps 832-693-4107 Danielle Flores Pray For Larry & Pat Hildebrand [email protected] Deacon Jeff Schmelter † Rich Turnmeyer Belle Albert Youth/Family Activities John Artinghelli Bob Chaya (Jane) Randy Hollmann Anne Tuman 713-306-0026 Jim Coburn Dennis & Jeanne Majeski [email protected] Bob Crisman Sue Gallagher Nick Dalheim Stephanie Gallagher Culture of Life Director Alison McGahan Andi Schier Todd Dorn Andrew Luna Diane Taylor 281-536-9915 Deacon George Trosclair Paul Stone [email protected] Terri Stancil Joe Toman † Lecturer Arnoldo Saenz Matilda Kocurek Jim Emmons (Wendy) 281-251-0742 [email protected] Pope Francis Emergency Response Coord Pope Benedict Mike Kasper (Beth) Cardinal DiNardo 281-450-6939 Auxiliary Bishop George Sheltz [email protected] Fr. John Keller First Degree Team Captain Our Nation Ed Benedix (Shirley) Priests and Seminarians 832-552-2440 All servicemen and women and those supporting them [email protected] First Responders All Veterans District 91 Deputy Deceased Brother Knights Patrick Dexter 713-826-6417 [email protected] Knights of Columbus Insurance Agent Kevin Anglin 281-660-4181 [email protected] Knightbeat Editors Merv & Mary Jane Albert Please pray for our Brother Knights whose anniversaries of death 713-899-1513 are in the month of April 281-381-0309 [email protected] [email protected] Joseph E. Salek 4-30-1997 Paul Kirk, Jr. 4-17-2010 Page 2 KNIGHTS HONORED By Dave Lewis MSGR. DANIEL SCHEEL HOME ASSOCIATION Knight of the Month - March, 2019 Jim McBane Board of Directors President Richard Carter (Cindy) Vice-President Bill Vacek (Mary) Secretary Larry Hildebrand (Pat) Jim has chaired two extremely successful events at Prince of Treasurer Peace. The first was, what we hope will be, the annual Advent John Adams (Pam) Fellowship Sonday. This was hosted in conjunction with the Vocations Mission. Jim, with Hank Walker’s help, recruited Year 2019 help from many ministries, especially Hispanic, to serve the Richard Carter (Cindy) breakfast or dinner. He recently chaired the extremely suc- Larry Hildebrand (Pat) cessful Mardi Gras dance with our co-host Catholic Daughters Matt Maciejeski of the Americas. Jim did not simply find a band and determine a ticket price but created attractive sponsorship opportunities Year 2020 which ensured the success of the night. He put together a Larry LaHaie (Melinda) team who handled all the duties with efficiency. He captured all the income and expenses and reported them immediately Smitty Schmidt (Paula) after the event. Most importantly to me as your Grand Knight, Bill Vacek (Mary) Jim did 99% of the work only asking me to sign a letter and Year 2021 send out an email reminder. Jim helps during the week at Prince of Peace on a volunteer basis. Jim also took on the task Vince Bonura (Patricia) of chairing the Alpha program meals provided by the Knights. John Adams (Pam) He coordinated with Vince Bonura to do three Alpha meals in the fall and two in February of this year. Prince of Peace ap- proached Jim about the need to find a host for the first Fellow- ship Sonday in January. Working with Jim Vossler and Jim’s cook team the Council was able to put on a pancake breakfast. Family of the Month - March, 2019 Having a Retirement, Jim & Andi Schier Birthday or Anniversary Party? The KC Hall is available. Call Matt Maciejeski 713-858-2056 Jim has been a great resource of advice to me as the Grand Knight. He offers timely and helpful suggestions (many of which are quietly shared) on process, 8482 history, and Su- preme rules. As a trustee Jim promptly responds to his respon- sibilities with respect to the financial requirements of the Coun- cil. Jim is helping with our membership along with other past Visit the Council website at Grand Knights, reaching out to members. Jim has served on http://www.kofc8482.org the Prince of Peace Building Committee since 1991 and has been an usher 42 years. He is very active in the 4th Degree. An- di is also very active at Prince of Peace serving in various par- Click this website address ish ministries. She started the children’s liturgy and Hi God pro- grams. Andi is a long-time choir member and cantor. Jim and for direct access. Andi are very visible at many of the KC functions and have been members of Prince of Peace since 1976. They are examples for all of us. Page 3 Council Chairmen GETTING TO KNOW YOUR Memorial Committee COUNCIL OFFICERS Joe Delahanty (Mary) Trustee 3 Year 281-224-3494 [email protected] As a native Texan, I was born and raised in San Antonio. I contribute my parents as being the core reason of who I am. Retention Chairman Devotion to the Catholic faith, respecting life and learning at the Fernando Flores (Dee Dee) school level or from day to day experiences.