Newsletter March 2015
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Newsletter March 2015
The Communicator Knights of Columbus Immaculate Conception Council 11991, Goose Creek, SC Volume 17, Issue 09 Editor: SK Steve Ekhaml, Lecturer March, 2015 Table of Contents 1-2 Message from Grand Knight & Active Military 2- Good of the Order; Birthdays/Anniversaries/Lenten Calendar 2-3 Announcements/Directors Messages 4- Knight & Family of the Month 4-8 Knights in Action 5- Insurance Update 6-9 Fourth Degree/Respect Life 9- First Degree Team/Prayer of the Month/Bonus Article 11- List of Officers and Directors GK Steven P. Gearhart Greetings Brother Knights, It really didn’t matter whether or not Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow or not on February 2nd, we still have another 6 weeks of bone chilling weather in front of us so we might as well take advantage of it. As we enter the Lenten season, I first must reflect on the events of February. On the 5th of February we conducted a First Degree Exemplification for three new Knights. We welcome to our order Brothers William Starnes, Brock Burdyl and Father Binil. Welcome to the Knights of Columbus and especially Council 11991. Please get involved we need your help. Contact your sponsor for assistance in finding an assignment. On Wednesday the 18th, we celebrated Ash Wednesday which of course signifies the beginning of Lent and traditional Knights of Columbus activities. Many thanks to Larry Roberts and Russ Whited to championed the Valentines Dinner and Dance on February 14. A great crowd enjoyed the evening filled with the music from Brother Alex Batu. A delicious banquet was prepared by our Council culinary experts Brothers Remi Silva, Nazario Yangco and Frank DeAsis. Thanks to all that helped prepare, serve and of course clean up afterwards. On February 19th Brothers Howard Jackson and Wayland Moody prepared a delicious steak and chicken dinner to show our appreciation to the wives of the Council. It was the largest contingency of Knights belonging to Council 11991 assembled together ever. I was overwhelmed when our group photo was taken to see so many Knights. Again, many thanks to those that prepared the meal, served the meal, and of course stayed to clean up. As we say goodbye to February there are many events schedule where all hands will be required in March. I ask you to circle your calendars on March 20th and 27th as Council 11991 will again be hosting the annual 1 ACTIVE MILITARY PLEASE PRAY FOR THE FOLLOWING ACTIVE DUTY PERSONNEL: Mohse E. Alcantara, USN; Sgt Bruce Gene Alexander, Jr, USMC; SSgt Mary Ault, USAF; David B. Blom, USN; MSgt Jason Brown, USAF; LCDR Samuel N. Caoile MD, USN; MSgt Thomas J Cardno, USMC; LTC Oscar K. Diano, USA; PV2 Carlos B. Eraula, USA; PO2 Francisco B. Eraula, USN; PFC Milton Grant, Jr, USMC; SGT John Paul Karabees, USA; Private Michael Luker, USAR; SGT William Lynch, USA; EDMC Scott MacFarlane, USN; Wilfredo Martell, USA; TSgt James McLarty, Army National Guard; SGT Arbie Ignatius Melendrez, USA; David & Zita Merrick, USAF; PFC Ken Mitre, USA; SGT Chris Moody, USA; SSG James Munro, USA; Kevin J. Nicastle; Capt. Melissa K. Opheim, USAF; Capt. Chris Pearson, USAF; Seaman Joseph F. Petrus, IV, USN; Anthony Dainell Pettigrew II, USA; LCpl Chris Schneider, USMC; SGT William H. Stasiek, USA; Saji Thomas; SSgt Randy Treadway, USAF; SPC David J. Turner, USA; TSgt Wilsen B. Villareal, USAF; Matt Winters, USAF; PO1 Michael Worthem, USN; SGT Charline Yangco Gallegos, USA; PO1 Robert W. Zahrn. “Lord, hold our troops in Your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform on our behalf. We ask this in the name of Jesus, Our Lord and Savior. Amen” If you have a family member in the active military and would like them added to the list, email me at: sekhaml@gmail.com Gearhart - Continued from page 1…. Lenten fish fries. To our new Knights please take time to help. Volunteering takes a new perspective as these fish fries require a lot of man hours doing a lot of things out of their normal comfort zone. This tradition must be passed down because our Council serves the best fish in the Low Country during the Lenten season. Please get involved, watch the process, and be prepared to work. In March, I want to conduct a membership blitz especially during the Service Sunday week. We are in competition for Double Star award so why not try. Make sure you have in your possession an application to become a Knight, Form 100. Talk to the men in the parish that do not have the blue name badge, share your experiences and recruit. The Trustees continue their search for prospective Officers for Fraternal year 2015-2016. If you have the time and desire to become a leader of men, the Trustees are looking for you. Please do a self-check on what you have contributed this past year to support the Council and what you might like to do next year to insure the continuation of 11991. Yours in Christ, Steve Gearhart, Grand Knight Good of the Order Let us continue to pray for the complete healing of Past State Deputy Richard Koehler, Deacon Joe Anonie and his wife Carolyn; Thomas Karabees, PGK; Brother John Sheil and his wife Wilma; Brother John Mallon and his wife, Cheryl; SK George Barber, PGK, Council 6726; Jean Tenney; Lynn Cousino wife of Brother FN Mike Cousino, PGK; Sherry Flinn; Brother Joshua T. Lowe; SK Tony Baiocco, PGK, Eugene Alaura, PGK, Brother John Vohs, Violet King, Jane Kubasko, Catalina Wilson mother of Brother Joe Schepisi, Warren Schepisi son of Brother Joe Schepisi; Charles Spigelmire; Anne Snyder, wife of Brother Ron Snyder, PGK; Lynnette Bunton, wife of Brother Windell Bunton. Birthdays and Anniversaries March Birthdays: 1 – David Pappas, Jr; 4 – John Sheil; 5 – Ernesto Guadalupe; 10 – Ivan Miguel-Gutierrez; 11 – Alan Miles; 13 – Gilles Rossignol; 14 – Christopher Calso; 15 – Joseph L. O’Saben; 16 – Jon Allen; 17 – Michael Boone; 18 – Deacon Daniel McNerny; 19 – Jonathan Fischer; 21 – Kenneth Kosobud; 23 – Michael Showers; 24 – Robert Dunigan; 25 – Gustavo Cobena; 28 – Gustavo Cobena Macas; 31 – Joshua Hunt, Abe Merriam. March Anniversaries: 22 - Jack & Joanne Collier; 25 - Mark & Donita Haught, Robert & Maty Lopez. Lenten Calendar Second Sunday of Lent (Sunday, March 1, 2015) DGK Frank Strunk Greetings Brother Knights, Habitat for Humanity Feast of Saint Patrick (Tuesday, March 17, 2015) Feast of Saint Joseph (Thursday, March 19, 2015) Third Sunday of Lent (Sunday, March 8, 2015) Fourth Sunday of Lent (Sunday, March 15, 2015) This year Habitat for Humanity is scheduled to build two new homes for disadvantaged families in Berkeley County. Both projects are located in Moncks Corner with each having a project name. The “Community Build” is located at 211 Cooper Street and the “Circle of Faith” is located at 213 Cooper Street. This year, my intentions are to get the Knights of Columbus Council 11991 involved with the Habitat for Humanity. These homes are built by volunteers like you and I to provide a safe and warm habitat for families who can’t afford this comfort. You are not required to be a licensed contractor, electrician or plumber because there are professionals to lead the construction process. Habitat for Humanity is one of three hot items that the Supreme Council recognizes for Community Service so why can’t we as a Council get involved. There is always a 2 Fifth Sunday of Lent (Passion) (Sunday, March 22, 2015) Palm Sunday (Sunday, March 29, 2015) Holy Thursday (Thursday, April 2, 2015) Good Friday (Friday, April 3, 2015) Holy Saturday (Saturday, April 4, 2015) Easter (Sunday, April 5, 2015) Announcements Strunk - Continued from page 1…. job for you. The following is a schedule for each project: Community Build Circle of Faith March 4,5,7 Siding and interior walls Interior walls and cabinets March 11,12,and 14: Cabinets and trim Wood Trim, A/C installation, shelves March 18,19,and 21: Trim, A/C installation Assorted Shelves, landscaping. The Adorno Fathers Lenten Mission Concert March 12th, Thursday at 7PM, in the Church Lenten Fish Fry’s Hopefully, I will see you on the site and always remember that if you physically unable to work on the construction site, the ReStore in Goose Creek can use your assistance. Vivat Jesus, SK Frank Strunk, DGK March 20, Fish Fry, 5:30pm – 7:00pm March 27, Fish Fry, 5:30pm – 7:00pm Located in the Community Center Highway Clean Up March 14th, meet 7:30am at the Community Center Service Sunday March 15th , 9:30am Mass March Blood Drive March 15th, Community Center Your help is needed, due to the recent severe weather many of the scheduled blood drives have been cancelled and the supply has been severely affected. Can you help? T Daryl J. Lareau, Warden Warden’s Message The Taste of Goose Creek To assist in facilitating our monthly meetings, here are a couple of reminders: Saturday, April 18th 1. All Knights must possess a current and signed membership card. You will be asked to produce your membership card by the Warden, the Inside Guard, or the Outside Guard. 2. During the business meetings and O&D meetings, please be respectful when a brother knight has the floor. It can become distracting and confusing when there are other conversations on different subjects in different areas of the room. If you have any questions about these two items, you can talk with me at church, the business meeting, or the O&D meeting. Your Brother Knight, Daryl J. Lareau, Warden 3 Website Did you know that you can also view the Communicator and the Calendar on the K of C website: http:/KofC11991.selip.org/ or kofc11991.com via UKnight on the “kofc.org” website. Happy St. Patrick’s Day Knights in Action MEMBERSHIP Worthy brothers you have done extremely well this year in recruiting. I am asking that you don’t stop now, but continue to recruit. We have an opportunity to be a double star council and I know that we can do it. I ask that you think about your family members, friends and people sitting next to you in church. Ask someone and tell them why you joined the Knights and what you have experienced since joining. The worst things that can happen is they say no thanks, but you have the knowledge that you asked them and they won’t be one of the people that say the only reason I was not a knight is because no one asked me. Knight of the Month SK Edward Cavadias TABS FOR RONALD McDONALD HOUSE We are now working on our 131st gallon of tabs. We have averaged 10 gallons a year for the past 13 years. I hope that we can do even better. Remember to remove the tabs from beer, soda, or any can with a tab. Here again you can help our number grow by asking people to save them for you (us). Tabs can be left at the community center, put in the stamp box, given to me any time or we can make arrangements to meet. STAMPS FOR SISTER OF CHARITY We are also doing a great job here also. I will be sending out our 6th box of stamps with the next week. Please continue to collect and drop off stamps to me or leave them in the box in the church vestibule. RESPECT LIFE I (WE) need your help. 40 Days for Life is ongoing and we are having trouble filling all of the time slots. In the past we have had a lot of seniors that would fill in position, but they are not able to do the things they once did and being out in the night and early morning is not possible. I ask each knight and their family members to think and pray about being able to do something. You do not have to do 2, 3, or 4 hours, but you can if you would like too, a single hour would help. What you do is pray. We are there to peacefully interact with individuals that may want information for themselves or others. You must sign a sheet that states you will peacefully be there. For more information you can ask anyone on the ICC Respect Life Committee, John Flinn, Michael Cousino, Tim Kenefick, Jerry Caoile, Larry Roberts, Annette Griebsch, Helen Hernandez, John Mallon or Lily Henley. Your Brother Knight, John Flinn, PGK, Membership Director 4 Family of the Month The Harold Phillips Family Receiving Their Award from GK Steve Gearhart KOC Council 11991 Sunday Breakfast for Charity Insurance Update Knights of Columbus Council 11991sponsored a Breakfast on Sunday (8 Feb 2015) from 730AM to 1100AM. The Knights served up a delicious meal of scrambled eggs, French toast, hash browns, buttered toast, ham complete with pineapple slices and assorted beverages. The Knights served more than 90 meals and generated $448 dollars which will be donated to Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone for the Bishops Guatemalan Ultrasound Program! Thanks to the generosity of the parishioners and the hard work of our Knights, Council 11991 has been successful in reaching its assigned goal in this very worthy Charity!!! The Knights will continue to sponsor monthly breakfasts for charity one Sunday each month. Please watch the Sunday Bulletin or go to the KOC Council 11991 Website for dates. Special thanks to Deacon Larry Roberts and his 'Sunday Breakfast Team' for a job well done! Next month DGK Frank Strunk and his 'Sunday Breakfast Team' will host the breakfast. Christopher Brennan, Fraternal Agent Dear Brother Knights, Only Having Insurance “Through Work” Doesn’t Work ! Do you know anyone whose life or career has drastically changed during these years of economic downturn? It’s very likely that someone in your immediate or extended family or group of friends is facing financial uncertainty. Maybe there’s a possibility that you (or your spouse) could lose your job or change employers. Too many people have often relied on group term life insurance as their only safety net. Often, this insurance is an employee benefit provided at low or no cost. The existence of this coverage might convince someone that personally-owned life insurance is not necessary. But only having “through work” insurance can leave you and your family vulnerable. Most group life insurance policies are limited in amount, which may be tied to salary or some other benchmark. These numbers are often capped, and this cap may be dangerously low when compared to your family’s actual needs. In fact, a detailed needs analysis that evaluates your specific situation, will likely show that any employer-provided coverage fails. In addition, the amount of group insurance offered is almost always reduced, sometimes dramatically, when you retire. You could one day find yourself without coverage, and if your health has changed (which it will as you age), you might also find yourself unable to secure individual protection. At the very least, it will definitely be more expensive. Your Brother Knight, Donald Bailey Community Director While group life insurance can help, it does not replace the need for individually owned life insurance. I’ll be happy to meet with you and provide a no-cost needs analysis, so you’ll know exactly where you stand. Chris Brennan Knights of Columbus Field Agent 843-899-4998 christopher.brennan@kofc.org 5 Valentines’ Day Dance KOC Council 11991 held its annual Valentines Dance on Saturday evening February 14th. The attendance was great with more than 70 Knights, their spouses or dates attending. In many cases the Knights brought their children and made it great family night out! The food was plentiful and delicious and included a choice of several main courses, side dishes, an abundance of appetizers and assorted deserts and beverages. The event was filled with song and dance as well as games, door prizes, and drawings for gifts. SK Michael P. Cousino, PGK FOURTH DEGREE 2014-2015 We are now approaching the final half of the Fraternal Year, and it seems that time doesn’t slow for anyone or anything. Several of the Assembly Knights and I had the pleasure and privilege of observing and participating in the 69th Exemplification of the Fourth Degree held at Our Lady of the Hills in Irmo. SK Steve Ekhaml, SK Steve Gearhart and I participated as part of the Honor Guard and candidate escorts. Also in attendance was SK Tom Gasparich, SK Christian Leblanc from the Charleston Assembly), and SK Frank Strunk with his wife, Carol, who welcomed sixty new Sir Knights into the Patriotic arm of the Knights. We extend congratulations and consider it an honor to now address our newest Sir Knights – SK Francisco Bautista (Lydia), and SK Raymond Dohm. The Honoree for the Degree was Fr. Matthew Gray, parochial vicar at St. Joseph’s Church in Columbia, who had the pleasure of Knighting four members of his parish, including his father. The Assembly continues to pour out in charity to those in most need. At the February meeting, the Assembly approved a donation of $500 to the Felician Sisters in Walterboro to help restock their barren food pantry shelves, and also donated $250 to Fr. Robert Higgins to support his work at the VA Hospital and Charleston Port Seafarer Society. Your Brother Knight, Donald Bailey Community Director Knights proud of their membership will wear their name badges anytime they are at Church. We conducted a Patriotic Rosary at Immaculate Conception which was attended by about fifteen of the members of the Youth Ministry and Youth for Life programs, and about twenty parishioners. There were enough students that it was conducted as a Living Rosary where each of them presented a Hail Mary during each decade, and they thoroughly enjoyed it. I heard several talking about inviting friends the next time. Sir Knights, I can’t answer why this prayerful service keeps drawing me back, but believe God has a direct hand in it. Every time we conduct the Patriotic Rosary, it seems to have a greater spiritual meaning. We ask that Our Lady would accept our prayerful offering and lay it at the feet of her Divine Son. I would suggest we as an Assembly conduct another Patriotic Rosary around the next holiday and as always extend an invitation through our respective Councils to all of our district parishes. (Note to self: Next time conduct the Patriotic Rosary outdoors with dogs, chips and refreshments to follow. ICC has a fairly good sized picnic area and grill, as does Hanahan Council Home.) 6 NOTE THE MEETING CHANGES: The March 11th meeting will be a Pot Luck family social hosted at the Summerville Council Home, 205 Eagle Drive, Summerville, SC 29485 starting at 7 pm to “Stand for Those Who Cannot Stand for Themselves” PGK John Flinn proudly represents KOC Council 11991 as the Council liaison with the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church ‘Respect Life Committee’ which is Chaired by Mrs. Marie Annette Griebsch. Currently the ‘Respect Life’ Committee is working day and night to focus attention on abortion by holding silent vigils at the ‘Abortion Mill’ located in St. Andrews in the ’40 Days for Life Campaign’. Brother Knights, your help is needed. Please contact Annette or Brother John and find out what you can do to end the tragedy that is abortion. Call today and volunteer to pray the Rosary in a silent peaceful vigil to protect those who cannot protect themselves. Brothers, this is your chance to stand for those who cannot stand for themselves!!! welcome the new Sir Knights and their families. Since it is near St. Patrick’s Day, I encourage an Irish theme. Time and schedule permitting, I have asked (actually begged is more accurate) SK Tom Gasparich to provide his tasty corned-beef and cabbage casserole that was a hit last year, and Lynn and I will provide a shepherd’s pie. She also has a very good recipe for Guinness chocolate cake. I ask all attendees to provide any recipe that would fit in well with a St. Patrick’s Day theme, and as is customary, don’t forget to wear the GREEN. The Trustees have been appointed as the Nominating Committee to prepare a slate of officers for the next Fraternal Year. It is not too early to consider stepping into a position of leadership for our Assembly and all positions are available. If you recognize a Sir Knight who you believe would be a good candidate for an officer position or would like to self-nominate, you are encouraged to talk with any of the Trustees or to me. The slate of officers needs to be posted by the April 8th meeting for voting at our May 13th meeting. The Color Corps continues to remain busy. Special thanks to Commander SK Jerry Tenney, SK Orlando Cabading, SK Adrian Maravilla, SK Steve Gearhart and SK Steve Ekhaml for providing the Honor Guard at the Immaculate Conception Confirmation for 58 confirmed, as well as all the Sir Knights who attended as observers. We will have another opportunity at Divine Redeemer in April and have already received a request to provide an Honor Guard at Immaculate Conception on Holy Thursday to escort the Eucharist from Church to the Adoration station in the Community Center. Last year’s ceremony was extremely moving and I invite all Sir Knights to participate knowing that you may also have events planned at your respective Parish. Please continue to reach out to our Third Degree Knights and strongly encourage them to join our ranks. We need our patriotic Catholic Americans! The next Fourth Degree Exemplification will be held on June 13th. Chairwoman Ms. Marie Annette Griebsch I ask that all continue to bring toiletry articles to any of our meetings and socials throughout the year. These items will be collected and shared with the Walterboro Veteran’s Victory Home, the VA Hospital and the Charleston Port Seafarer Society (Fr. Higgins). Also, the good Sisters in Kingstree humbly ask for help in replenishing their food pantry. At each meeting, social or gathering we will have a box available in which to put any type of non-perishable canned, bulk or paper goods. These we will then deliver to the Felician Sisters in Kingstree. RESPECT LIFE From: Anne Hobday, Executive Director, 40 Days for Life, Charleston SC PGK John Flinn 7 The Lenten edition of 40-DAYS FOR LIFE is now in full swing and will conclude on Palm Sunday, March 29th. I know each Council will be actively involved with this critical and prayerful silent vigil, although I have been receiving email notices that many of the hours during the week remain vacant! It is my hope that members of our Assembly will find additional time, even an hour &&&&7777777 or two…sufficient time to pray a Rosary…to inspire an end to the murder of the unborn, for the closure of this clinic, and to pray for the conversion of hearts and of souls. 77777 77777 Patriotic Rosary Thank you for your continued dedication to the cause!” Immaculate Conception Church Knights of Columbus and Youth Ministry Program See: http://www.40daysforlife.com/charleston/ & http://www.40daysforlife.com/ Find us on Facebook! www.facebook.com/Charleston40Days From: Brian Fischer, Co-founder and President, Online for Life February 2015 “Most Americans are vehemently opposed to taxpayer dollars being used to fund the killing of innocent lives in the womb. But many Americans think that government-funded Planned Parenthood is too big and too entrenched to take a stand against. We at Online for Life think differently. Because we believe that every life is precious, we are compelled to make our voices heard and tell the government to stop using our tax dollars to fund abortions. Demand that Congress withdraw the more than $500 million in tax revenue that the U.S. government sends to Planned Parenthood each year. Only when we stand together will we force Washington to listen. Thank you for all you do to stand up for Life! So Every Child Makes Their Mark!” See: http://www.OnLineforLife.org/ Please also mark your calendars for: Third Saturday of every month – Priests for Life Prayer Vigil, 8 am – Pray the Rosary in front of the abortion mill. Friday, April 3rd from 8 AM to noon - Good Friday Event - in front of the clinic (more details to follow later) More important dates to enter into your calendar! March 7, 2015, the 2nd South Carolina Men’s Conference will be held at St. Philip Neri Church featuring nationally known speakers, Mass with Bishop Robert Guglielmone, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, and the Sacrament of Reconciliation throughout the day. The theme is “Building Men of God.” It is now an annual conference sponsored by the South Carolina State Council Knights of Columbus in support of the Diocese of Charleston. Cost is minimal compared to the benefits gained. $32 with the Knights of Columbus discount. Register at: www.registration.sccatholicmensconf.org, or contact State Treasurer Ed Griffin at (864) 962-5295 or email edgriffin17@gmail.com. Preregistration is $42 ($32 with a KofC discount), or $52 at the door. I will be leaving about 5:00pm Friday evening, March 6 and will have room for one additional person at the hotel room. I will return Saturday, March 7th following the conference (and dinner with my grandson who attends Winthrop University). Call me if you would like to travel with me. 8 MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER A Weekend of Discovery….. A Lifetime of Love! Give your spouse a special gift that keeps on giving! For more information call (803) 810-9602. You can also apply online at: scmarriagematters.org. FIRST DEGREE TEAM Please consider becoming an active member of the First Degree team and be the first to welcome new members into our Fraternal Order. All positions require a backup and currently there are too few extras other than the original team member. Positions are as follows: Grand Knight - Lengthy vocal position. Opens the degree from the podium. Warden - Minimal vocal lines. Leads the candidates to the Council Chamber and presents them to the Chancellor. Inside Guard - Starts the proceedings. Chancellor - The degree is centered about this position. Deputy Grand Knight - Mainly in the middle of the degree. Aids/ Guards - Escorts the inductees in. No vocals involved. These positions are very rewarding in spirit and fellowship. What are the requirements to be a Degree Team member? Be a Third Degree Knight. All positions have a written script to follow. Please consider volunteering to participate in this vital function for OUR Council 11991. Be part of our Team. E-mail - - - - frankifox@bellsouth.net SK Frank Strunk DGK Council 11991 Faithful Outer Sentinel Assembly 1900 Vivat Jesus! SK Michael P. Cousino, PGK FN Assembly 1900 ASSEMBLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS: March 2015: 1 – Scout Sunday Mass at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, 11:15am. All Scouts welcome with Class A Uniform. Arrive by 10:45 am. Point of contact: Hilda Szwast (843) 364-1713 7 – South Carolina Catholic Men’s Conference, Ft. Mill, SC 8 – Daylight Saving’s Time begins 11 – Assembly 1900 Welcoming Social (with a St. Patrick’s Day theme) 7 pm at Summerville Council Home 23 – Knights of Columbus Day of the Unborn Child 29 – Palm Sunday; Knights of Columbus Founders Day April 2015: 2 – Holy Thursday 3 – Good Friday 4 – Holy Saturday 5 – Easter 8 – Assembly 1900 O&D Meeting, 7:30 pm, Business Meeting 8 pm at Summerville Council Home 27 – Confirmation at Divine Redeemer, 6 pm (Will confirm if a Fourth Degree Honor Guard is required) BONUS ARTICLE Question: What Are the Twelve Fruits of the Holy Spirit? PRAYER OF THE MONTH PRAYER OF THE MONTH: Lenten Prayer for Spiritual Renewal “God, heavenly Father, look upon me and hear my prayer during this holy Season of Lent. By the good works you inspire, help me to discipline my body and to be renewed in spirit. Without You I can do nothing. By Your Spirit help me to know what is right and to be eager in doing Your will. Teach me to find new life through penance. Keep me from sin, and help me live by Your commandment of love. God of love, bring me back to You. Send Your Spirit to make me strong in faith and active in good works. May my acts of penance bring me Your forgiveness, open my heart to Your love, and prepare me for the coming feast of the Resurrection of Jesus. 9 Answer: We all should know the seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit, but few are familiar with the Twelve Fruits of the Holy Spirit which are: charity (or love), joy, peace, patience, benignity (or kindness), goodness, longanimity (or long suffering), mildness, faith, modesty, continency (or self-control) and chastity. All of these should be goals to strive for during this Lenten period and always. PRAYER REQUESTS: For the good of the order, please keep in your prayers: SK Stephen Dunlap, PSD, SK Richard Koehler PSD FM, SK Ron Povero PSD FM, SK Charlie Spigelmire, SK John Vohs, SK Dr. Heinz Greibsch, SK Stanley “Marty” Kozakiewicz; SK John and Cherie Mallon, SK John and Wilma Sheil, SK Robert Rose, SK James Hughes, SK Jack and Sharon Walsh, Mrs. Susan Gotheridge, Mrs. Tina Canant, Mrs. Helen Mireles, Mrs. Virginia Blair, Ms. Katie Schaefer, Mrs. Ann Snyder, Mrs. Lynn Cousino, Mrs. Sarah Trapp, Mrs. Kenneth Heider, Mrs. Minnie Cooper, Mrs. Donna Barber, and for all Knights. I ask for your continued prayers of support and encouragement for SK Jerry Caoile and SK Robert Cox as they continue their studies Lord, during this Lenten Season, nourish me with Your Word of life and make me one with You in love and prayer. Fill my heart with Your love and keep me faithful to the Gospel of Christ. Give me the grace to rise above my human weakness. Give me new life by Your Sacraments, especially the Mass. Father, our source of life, I reach out with joy to grasp Your hand; let me walk more readily in Your ways. Guide me in Your gentle mercy, for left to myself I cannot do Your Will. Father of love, source of all blessings, help me to pass from my old life of sin to the new life of grace. Prepare me for the glory of Your Kingdom. I ask this through our Lord, Jesus Christ, Your Son, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever. Amen.” for the Diaconate program, and for those other young men and women progressing in their religious discernment and studies. Continue to pray for the safe return from deployment of our Faithful Captain SK Patrick Dermody. And continue to keep our military servicemen and women – those who are now where many of us once were - in your thoughts and prayers, as well as those in public safety. Pray for all those sick and in distress, relatives, friends and associates. “It is a great time to be a Catholic and always a great time to be an active Knight.” I ask all to keep actively recruiting our patriotic Knights. Vivat Jesus! SK Michael P. Cousino, PGK Faithful Navigator 10 Immaculate Conception Parish Council 11991 Officers and Directors Website: (kofc11991.com) Position Chaplain Grand Knight Deputy Grand Knight Financial Secretary Recorder Treasurer Chancellor Advocate Warden Inside Guard Outside Guard Lecturer Trustee 1 Yr. Trustee 2 Yr. Trustee 3 Yr. District Deputy State Deputy Field Agent Program Director Church Director Youth Director Vocation Chairman Community Director Pro-Life Representative Council Director Public Relations Family Director Membership Director Recruitment Committee Recruitment Committee Recruitment Committee Retention Chairman Charity Committee Charity Committee Charity Committee Faithful Navigator Communicator Editor 1st Degree Team Captain Name/Wife Phone (843) Rev. Jason Caganap Steven Gearhart*/Nan Frank Strunk*/Carol Lawrence Roberts, PGK*/Pam William Davis* Joseph O’Saben/Lorraine Windell Bunton/Bernadette John Camp* Daryl Lareau/Saundra Paul Reece/Carmen John Sheil*/Wilma Steve Ekhaml*/Bridget John Flinn, PGK*/Irmy Michael Cousino, PGK*/Lynn Russ Whited, PGK*/Mary Patrick Davis Frank Davis*/Sharon Christopher Brennan/Joy Frank Strunk*/Carol Michael Arcady*/Cindy Thomas Arnold Edward Cavadias*/Teresa Donald Bailey/Renee John Flinn, PGK*/Irmy Robert Ashton/Andrea Donald Bailey/Renee Edward Cavadias*/Teresa John Flinn, PGK*/Irmy Michael Cousino, PGK*/Lynn Russ Whited, PGK*/Mary Thomas Karabees, PGK* John Flinn, PGK*/Irmy Ronald Snyder, PGK/Anne Russ Whited, PGK/Mary Howard Jackson, PGK/Diane Michael Cousino, PGK*/Lynn Steve Ekhaml*/Bridget Frank Strunk*/Carol 572-1270 797-6296 797-8268 860-4077 557-8356 797-7622 494-4454 553-7277 797-0258 572-0576 863-0495 771-4756 863-0659 607-1007 725-6117 830-5939 237-0998 899-4998 797-8268 697-1629 873-2922 297-2079 270-4504 863-0659 572-8845 270-4504 297-2079 863-0659 607-1007 725-6117 572-0431 863-0659 797-2272 725-6117 873-6361 607-1007 771-4756 797-8268 “An * after the name indicates a Fourth Degree Knight.” 11 Email stevenan@comcast.net frankifox@bellsouth.net lrob111946@Yahoo.com goldeneye_eur003@yahoo.com osaben@carolinaone.com bunnylane@comcast.net twoputtt@comcast.net ds.lareau@gmail.com cpreece@bellsouth.net no@email.com sekhaml@gmail.com john.flinn@comcast.net poppop7122@yahoo.com russ@ask4russ.com davispatric@gmail.com fdavis932@sc.rr.com christopher.brennan@kofc.org frankifox@bellsouth.net arkdsfree@aol.com tarnold@alutiiq.com ecavadias@att.net patriotcause@homesc.com john.flinn@comcast.net adak80@gmail.com patriotcause@homesc.com ecavadias@att.net john.flinn@comcast.net poppop7122@yahoo.com russ@ask4russ.com karabeeste@comcast.net john.flinn@comcast.net etcs30@gmail.com russ@ask4russ.com howardja@sc.rr.com poppop7122@yahoo.com sekhaml@gmail.com frankifox@bellsouth.net Knights of Columbus - Council 11991 Immaculate Conception Catholic Church 510 St. James Avenue, Goose Creek, SC 29445 ADDRESS CORRECTION REQUESTED TO: