KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 4913 KNIGHTS NEWS JUNE 2016 Financial Secretary News COUNCIL
OFFICERS CHAPLAIN
FR. JUDE DEPUTY GK
ART GOULD CHANCELLOR
REV. MR. JAMES BURNS
WARDEN
ED KNOWLES TRUSTEES
DON MARTIN WARREN SCOBY KEVIN BERKEL GUARDS
GARY AMIOT LEN RUCKI FINANCIAL SEC. TREASURER
BOB JUNIET ADVOCATE
JOHN ASHBURN LECTOR RUSTY
WETHERINGTON RECORDER
BILL REGISTER
With the Seminarian Dinner coming up this week, I wanted to make sure everyone knows the seminarians we have supported for the past year. The list is below. The money we raise from the dinner not only helps these men, but many others studying to become priests. If you can’t attend the dinner, please consider making a donation to support this worthy cause. RSVP Program: Once again our council is sponsoring several seminarians in 2015-16. If you wish to stay in touch with the three men we are sponsoring, please refer to the following information: Deacon Brian O’Shaughnessy / 558 South Ave., Weston, MA 02493 / (
[email protected]) /Theology IV / Saint John XXIII Seminary / Birth date: 10 August (Ordained June 4, 2016) Robert “Bobby” Phillips / 16300 North American College, 00120 Vatican City State, Europe / (
[email protected]) / First Theology I/ Pontifical North American College / Birth Date: 27 September Andrew “Drew” Larkin / North American College, 00120 Vatican City State, Europe / (
[email protected]) / Second Theology / Pontifical North American College / Birth Date: 29 July Insurance Information: We are no longer serviced by a field agent – Mr. Jedlicka has retired. For all K of C insurance questions, please contact our general agent: Mr. Michael McDonough (The McDonough Agency), 3100 Five Forks Trickum Road Suite 503 Lilburn, GA 30047 Phone: 770-455-6313 E-mail:
[email protected] Help Wanted: New Financial Secretary (FS). If interested in becoming the Financial Secretary for Council 4913, please get in touch with the current FS (Kevin Berkel) or the Grand Knight Joe Henkels.
LADIES AUXILIARY
MICHELLE EVERITT CONOVAL
ED KNOWLES INSURANCE AGENT
Michael McDonough 770455-6313
GRAND KNIGHT
JOE HENKELS 229-300-2869
Seminarian Recognition Dinner Don't forget to join us in support of our Diocesan Seminarians at a dinner in their honor on Friday, June 24th at St. Johns Parish Center. A social will begin at 6:15pm with dinner at 7:00pm, followed by entertainment and surprises. Dinner tickets can be purchased from Don Martin (229-244-8749). All proceeds go directly to the Seminarians! If unable to attend, donations can be made to: Seminarian Dinner Fund, Knights of Columbus, and mail to 306 N. St. Augustine Road, Valdosta, GA 31601.
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Please keep our sick and distressed Knights and their families in your prayers.
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For the 16th year, Knight’s Charitable giving and volunteer hours grow The Knights of Columbus set a new all-time record last year for charitable donations and service hours with $175,079,192 in donations and more than 73.5 million hours of service. The numbers were announced at the closing session of the annual Organizational Meeting of State Deputies in New Haven. “We are very proud of these Fraternal Survey numbers,” Supreme Knight Anderson said. “These are a clear indication that we are keeping faith with Father McGivney’s principle of charity and also of unity, not only among ourselves, but with those in need. This is what we call a charity that evangelizes. This is what makes Knights of Columbus different.” Supreme Knight Anderson went on to say that these records of giving perfectly illustrate the point made by Father Tomasz Kraj, Poland Associate State Chaplain and Theologian in Residence at the Saint John Paul II National Shrine, in his homily during the Mass that preceded the closing session. Father Kraj said that the world needs more men who pay witness through their actions to what it means to be a Catholic. “We are answering Pope Francis’ call to go to the peripheries,” the supreme knight said. “We can reach half way around the globe to help those in need and we can reach to our neighbor next door. And we do that every day. That makes us witnesses to the faith.” The number of service hours rose by more than a million over the previous year’s total, according to the Knights of Columbus Annual Survey of Fraternal Activity for the year ending Dec. 31, 2015. Donations grew by more than $1.5 million since 2014, achieving an increase in giving for the 16th consecutive year. The top ten jurisdiction in charitable giving (from highest) were: Texas, California, Florida, Quebec, Illinois, Michigan, Ontario, New York, Missouri and New Jersey. For volunteer hours, the top ten were: Luzon North, Texas, Illinois, Florida, California, Luzon South, Ontario, Michigan, Visayas and Pennsylvania. Supreme Knight Anderson pointed out that while these numbers are impressive, jurisdiction leaders need to focus now on ensuring that the Order grows in charitable giving and volunteer service during the coming 2016-17 fraternal year. The Knights continued to support their local communities in 2015 through such programs as aid to Christians at Risk, Coats for Kids, the Food for Families initiative and blood drives. Knights also gave assistance to Habitat for Humanity, the Global Wheelchair Mission and other large-scale charitable organizations. Source: Supreme Website
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4th Degree News I’d still like to see more of our 3rd degree Knights take the next step, and join the Patriotic Arm of the order. With the increasing age and decreasing health of many of our SK, let’s see if there are any other 3 rd degree knights up to the privilege of wearing the regalia and representing the Knights patriotic arm of the order. If any brother has a question about the 4th Degree or would like an application, please contact SK Kevin Berkel (Color Corps Commander) at 241-7251 or any officer in the assembly. As you can see by the list below, the 4th Degree Color Corps has been very busy lately. We could use some younger help when it comes to this many events. Some completed events (through early June 2016): April 23. 2016 – 4th Degree Exemplification in Macon, GA May 21 2016 – Consecration of St. Anthony of Padua (Ray City) / 10:00 AM Mass May 23, 2016 – St. Anthony of Padua Confirmation (Ray City) / 6:00 PM Mass May 24, 2016 – St. John the Evangelist Confirmation (Valdosta) /6:00 PM Mass May 26, 2016 – Our Divine Saviour Confirmation (Tifton) / 6:00 PM Mass May 31, 2016 – Memorial Day Service (Andersonville) / 11:00 AM Mass June 1, 2016 – St. Paul Confirmation (Douglas)/ 6:00 PM Mass Please continue to pray for the sick and recovering Sir Knight (SK) members of our assembly from the Valdosta, Thomasville, Douglas, Tifton and Waycross councils.
Dedication of New Church
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4th Degree at St. Anthony of Padua Dedication
UPCOMING EVENTS JULY MONTHLY MEETING/ROSARY – 5th @ 7:00 PM FAMILY SOCIAL-9th Social Hour 6:00 PM Supper @ 7:00 PM 4th DEGREE/ROSARY– 11th @ 7:00 PM 3rd MONDAY MEN’S SOCIAL/DEGREE– 18th @ 7:00 PM COUNCIL OFFICERS MEETING– 25Th @7:00 PM AUGUST MONTHLY MEETING/ROSARY – 1st @ 7:00 PM 4th DEGREE/ROSARY– 8th @ 7:00 PM FAMILY SOCIAL-13th Social Hour 6:00 PM Supper @ 7:00 PM 3rd MONDAY MEN’S SOCIAL/DEGREE– 15th @ 7:00 PM COUNCIL OFFICERS MEETING– 22nd @7:00 PM SEPTEMBER MONTHLY MEETING/ROSARY– 5th @ 7:00 PM FAMILY SOCIAL– 10th Social Hour 6:00 PM Supper @ 7:00 PM 4th DEGREE/ROSARY– 12th @ 7:00 PM 3rd MONDAY MEN’S SOCIAL/DEGREE– 19th @ 7:00 PM COUNCIL OFFICERS MEETING– 26th @7:00 PM
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