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April 2003
VOLUME XXVII ISSUE 10
Contents . . .
Grand Knight's Message
by Rick Allison, Grand Knight
Good Brothers as we end the Lenten season, alleluias echo through the land, flowers burst from the warming soil, trees bloom with cherry and apple blossom snow falls. A spring is in our step and our hearts. Let the council help you to spread the "Good News" of Christ and the warmth of God's love. Attend the events we have, reconnect with fellow brother knights, and enjoy God's loving bounty in everydays' simple pleasure of life, nature and our families. I hope everyone has a Happy Easter and a joyous spring.
Chaplain's Message
We are past the halfway point in Lent. Easter is almost here. The Resurrection of Christ from the dead is the defining moment in the history of the world. It is also the defining moment in our lives. Being unified with the Risen Christ is salvation. The reason the Church exists is to unite the people of every age to the Risen Christ. Finally, Easter is the defining moment of the Church. The grace of the Holy Spirit, poured out through the Body of Jesus Christ, is the soul of the Church. In the Liturgical Life of the Church the Triduum, the Three Days (Holy Thursday, Good Friday, and Easter Sunday) is the pinnacle. Attend all of these Liturgies with a devout heart and with a firm desire to be united in body and soul with Christ crucified, buried, and risen. Let this Easter be the defining moment of your discipleship this year.
The Cardinal sent all of the priests a brochure about the Apostleship of Prayer. The Apostleship of Prayer entails simply saying a prayer everyday for the intentions of the Holy Father. I say it the moment I sit up in bed. I encourage all of you to say it. You can find the prayer printed below. Copy it down and say it every morning. Soon you will know it by heart and saying it will become habitual. This prayer is a way of uniting yourself to Christ everyday, of making every day Easter Sunday.
May Our Lord grant you a peaceful Lent and a Holy Easter.
Father LaHood
Daily Offering
O JESUS through the Immaculate Heart of Mary I offer you my prayers, works, joys and sufferings of this day in union with the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass.
I OFFER THEM for all the intentions of your Sacred Heart: for the salvation of souls, reparation for sin, the reunion of all Christians.
I OFFER THEM for all the intentions of our Bishops and all Apostles of Prayer and in particular for those recommended by our Holy Father this month.
Amen.
Insurance Article
by Rick Morin, FICF/LUTCF
Your K of C Insurance Agent (301) 384-7627
Money Back Term Insurance
Sound too good to be true? If it does, it usually is not true.
Many people buy term insurance because it is considered cheap insurance. Unfortunately, when the term runs out, the member continues to need the protection. Now the member is forced to qualify and, if he can, usually pays a higher premium.
Term insurance has its place. It may be used to protect someone for a specific need or for a specific time period. It may be used to provide large amounts of insurance protection when there is a need to divert premiums to everyday living needs.
Unfortunately, it may be the most expensive when the member lives beyond the term period and asks
. . . "What is my policy worth?"
A policy should provide the amount of protection that is needed for a specific time. Then the cash values in the policy may be used for other purposes, such as, education funds, retirement income, prepay other obligations or used in the event of an emergency. "Money Back Term" is a misnomer. However, your life policy can work just like it.
Call your Brother Knight and council's field agent today to ask about evaluating your life insurance portfolio.
District Deputy Article
by Joe Feakes, District Deputy #1
As we begin the Fourth Quarter of this Fraternal Year, you will, no doubt, agree that the time has gone by rapidly. There are many programs in motion at the council and state levels that I am sure will keep us all very busy.
As busy as we are, let us always make time for prayer. These are troubled times. Let us turn to our faith, our God, and His Blessed Mother for strength and guidance. Include an element of faith and devotion in your activities as often as you can. Encourage everyone in your faith community to become aware of the great need for prayer. Ask your Council Chaplain for his input.
Someone once said, "I know that God will never give me any challenge that I can't handle, I just wish He didn't have so much confidence in me." We are put to the test every day. I encourage you to put into practice our principles of Charity, Unity, Fraternity, and Patriotism. We have been given the ability to live up to these standards and I believe we can overcome the many challenges we face in today's world.
As I indicated, there are many activities going on throughout the state. The State convention is next month. This is the time we elect our State Officers for the next fraternal year. Have you thought about the men who are going to lead your council? Would you like to be one of them? We are always looking for members who are willing to take positions of leadership, who want to share their energy and ideas with their brother knights. The amount of time you commit to an office or activity is up to you. Always know that you have the support of your District Deputy, District Warden, the entire State Team, and your brother knights. If you want more information, contact your Grand Knight or nomination committee.
I want to remind you of the district-sponsored art auction on May 9th. It will begin at 7:00 pm at Father Rosensteel Council #2169. The cost is $10 per person, and tickets are available from your District Deputy or your Grand Knight. The proceeds from the auction will go to support the programs at the Joseph P. Kennedy Institute.
My congratulations and sincere thanks to all the council members who have participated in any way and, to this point, have made this fraternal year a success. However, there are about 10 weeks to go. Membership, Membership, Membership, some things never change. The beautiful spring weather brings everyone out of their homes and gives us the opportunity to "show our stuff". Many of your council activities will be outdoors. Promote participation in these events, even from non-members. Wear your council hats, sweaters, and shirts. Display your council banner. Talk it up!
Thanks for all that you do to make our communities, parishes, and our nation great. On behalf of our District Warden, Yen Le, and our wives Lynn and Nu, I wish you a blessed and holy Easter Season. First Charity!
Vivat Jesus
St. Peter's Communion Brunch
by Bill Gulban, Church Activities 301-774-0424 and Rick Allison, GK
The Communion Brunch at St. Peters Parish Hall is April 27th at 1 pm and ending at 3pm. We'll have the normal menu for the hot breakfast plus deli platters for luncheon treats. The program is the International Rosary, If you speak or have a language ability other than English Call Rick Allison to be scheduled to recite the Rosary in your mother tongue. We are advertising in the Bulletin at St. Peter's for this event the two Sundays before. We need 8 Brother Knights to help staff this event, setting up, serving and cleaning up. Please call Rick Allison to help or reserve space at this event.
Health For K of C Membership Longevity
by Bill Gulban
I have been given some requests from brother Knights and widows to include some favorite health subjects and I would be happy to include those articles in my near future list. This month, because of the importance of many members having high cholesterol and high blood pressure, the following article is written. Fight back with food - Use nutrition to heal what ails you. Struggling to maintain the normal cholesterol reading is a challenge for many and when we get older it becomes necessary to take prescribed medicines to lower the dangerous levels.
Cholesterol, a fatlike substance, circulates in the blood primarily in two forms. LDL cholesterol (the "bad" cholesterol) can clog arteries and contribute to cardiovascular disease. HDL, the "good" cholesterol, sweeps harmful cholesterol out of the arteries. Medical experts recommend that total cholesterol levels be no higher than 200 mg/dl and that HDL levels be no lower than 40 mg/dl. A diet high in cholesterol and particularly saturated fat and trans fatty acids is associated with high cholesterol levels. Genetic factors , smoking, inactivity, and obesity raise your risk of having unhealthy cholesterol levels.
How food may help. Eating plant-based meals is an excellent strategy for reducing cholesterol, as animal products and processed foods contain cholesterol-raising saturated fat, trans fatty acids, and dietary cholesterol. Substitute heart-healthy monounsaturated for cholesterol-raising fat (saturated and trans fat) as often as possible. Long maligned as a fatty food, nuts are rich in unsaturated fat that benefits the heart, according to numerous studies. One large-scale study found that women who ate 5 ounces of nuts per week reduced their risk for heart disease by one-third. In another study, people who consumed 8 to 11 walnuts each day in place of other fats significantly cut their LDL ("bad") cholesterol. Foods high in soluble fiber are useful for lowering LDL cholesterol. Studies show that soluble fiber in oats, carrots, and psyllium (available in health stores) is particularly beneficial. Research has found that 3g of beta-glucan (a soluble fiber oats) can lower cholesterol by 5% when consumed regularly.
Foods high in flavonoids, including lycopene, may help moderate cholesterol levels, according to research. Some evidence suggests that drinking orange juice, which is brimming with flavonoids, can improve cholesterol levels. Scientists believe that sulfur compounds in garlic and onions may have cholesterol-lowering properties. An analysis of clinical studies found that regularly eating about 1/2 to 1 garlic clove may reduce cholesterol by almost 10%. A small study of healthy women found that those participants who ate about 3 ounces (or 2/3 cup) of fresh shiitake mushrooms daily for a week experienced a 9 - 12% reduction in cholesterol. Shiitake are rich in several heart-healthy phytochemicals, including eritadenine. Evidence is accumulating that plant protein, such as soy protein, may help reduce cholesterol. An FDA-approved health claim for soy foods states that daily consumption of as little as 25g of soy protein per day (e.g., 1/3 cup soy nuts or 3 1/2 cups soy milk) can help lower cholesterol in people with high cholesterol levels. Phytoestrogens in soy (isoflavones) are thought to enhance the cholesterol-lowering effect of soy protein. Flaxseed - rich in vegetable protein, lignans (phytoestrogens), heart-healthy fat, and soluble fiber-has demonstrated impressive cholesterol-lowering effects in clinical research.
| A Summary Food Arsenal |
| Nutrient | Food |
| flavonoids | Apples Citrus Fruits Onions |
| lycopene | Apricots Tomatoes Watermelon |
| monounsaturated fat | Avocados Olive Oil |
| soluble fiber | Beans Carrots Flaxseed Oats |
| soy protein | Soyfoods |
| sulfur compounds | Garlic Onions |
This article is supported by Readers Digest Association, Inc.
St. Patrck's Living Rosary and Lenten Meal Report
by Bill Gulban, Church Activities
On Thursday, March 19, 7:30 pm, our Council held a living rosary and a potluck Lenten soup at St. Patrick's Parish Center. Many thanks go to Brother Roberto Parris and his wife Delores from Holy Family Council for introducing and leading the living rosary. Following the prayers participants enjoyed a Lenten soup and great family fun and laughter over family stories. Members brought vegetables, some precooked or pre-steamed, to add to the vegetable stock broth and the flat bread and hot drinks completed the Lenten meal.
St. Peter's Living Rosary and Lenten Meal
by Bill Gulban, Church Activities
The St. Peter's living rosary and Lenten Soup Kitchen is planned on Thursday, April 10, 8 pm, at St. Peter's Hall. All who wish to attend please call Rick Allison at 301-260-7950. We'll be making pretzels with the Kids and also have a living Rosary. If you and your family wish to attend, please bring a precooked portion of vegetables for each person, a soup bowl and a spoon. The Knight's are providing a vegetable stock broth for the vegetables, as well as flat bread and drinks. Hope to see many of you at this faith based Lenten gathering.
Memorial College Scholarship Fund
Each year, Father Peter Paul Maher Council 6793, Knights of Columbus offers scholarships to deserving graduating high school seniors who has been accepted as full time students to an accredited college or university following their senior high school year. We are pleased to announce that the Council's fund is being renamed the Father Canice Treacy Memorial College Scholarship Fund.
Any graduating high school senior (Catholic or Non-Catholic) is eligible to apply for a grant under this fund, provided that they reside within the geographic limits of the Parishes of Saint Patrick's Roman Catholic Church in Norbeck, Maryland and Saint Peter's Roman Catholic Church in Olney, Maryland. Students shall also be eligible if they are the child or grandchild of a member in good standing of Council #6793 or the child or grandchild of a deceased member of the Council who was in good standing at the time of his death, regardless of residence.
This year, the Council hopes to make awards up to $1,000 to several students. Copies of applications and eligibility requirements may be obtained by calling Paul D. McFarlane, Scholarship Chairman at 301- 570-5508. The deadline for scholarship applications is Friday, May 2, 2003. Scholarships will be awarded in June of this year.
Financial Secretary Notes
by William E. Ketter, PGK
I wish to congratulate the members of Father Peter Paul Maher Council for the excellent way they are paying their dues in 2003. The second quarter dues statements were mailed on March 22nd and with the excellent way the 2003 dues have been paid, dues statements were sent to only 97 members of which only 89 have not paid any dues to date in 2003.
Father Maher Council have submitted their Ads for the 2003 Maryland State Convention Program and the Ad for the 2003 Cardinal's Charity Ball Program. The Council had 84 patron ads which was an excellent showing for the membership. The priests have again been taken care of by four generous members. Again I want to thank the members that have participated in this activity. The Ad for the Fourth Degree exemplification has been reproduced in another part of the newsletter. The State Convention and the Cardinal's Charity Ball ads will be reproduced in two later issues.
Upcoming Events You Won't Want to Miss
St. Peter's Lenten Soup Kitchen -- April 10th -- 8pm till 10pm
The Knights of Columbus is sponsoring a Pot luck Lenten Soup with a Living rosary and Children's pretzel making. All who wish to attend please call Rick Allison at 301 260-7950. If you and your family wish to attend please bring a pre-boiled or pre-cooked portion of vegetables for each person, a soup bowl and a spoon. The Knights are providing a Vegetable stock broth for your vegetables, as well as flat bread and drinks. Hope to see many of you at this faith based Lenten gathering.
Communion Brunch -- April 27th -- 1pm till 3pm
The Knights of Columbus invite the parishioners of St. Peter's Church together to join us for a communion brunch in the Parish hall after the 12:15 Mass. The catered brunch menu is juice, milk, coffee, tea, hot scrambled eggs, sausage links, hash brown potatoes, and an assortment of cold cuts and rolls. Followed by an enjoyable program for the family. RESERVATIONS ARE NECESSARY. The cost is $7.00 per person for ages 12 and up; $3.00 per person for ages 3 thru 11; and free for children less than 3 years of age. A "Family ticket" can be purchased for $25.00. Reservations and are available from Bill Gulban 301-774-0424, Innocent d'Almeida 301-871-6156, or Rick Allison 301-260-7950. If you get a recording when you call, please leave a message with your name, telephone number, and the number of adult and children's reservations.