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May 2004
Amended May 5, 2004 to add Annual Charitable Fund-Raising Raffle Notice
VOLUME XXVIII ISSUE 11
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Contents . . .
Grand Knight's Message
Good Brothers,
We are in the final stretch of my administration. I have been proud to serve you all as your Grand Knight. The past two years have been very busy and filled with many wonderful events and activities. Yet let's not back off to celebrate yet. We have some events at which we need YOUR participation at in the coming months.
May 8th is the Capital District Cub Scout Day with Jesus, I need TWELVE Men to assist on that day, along with four sun shades or free standing awnings.
June 5th is our Charter Dinner, Innocent has a great evening planned and he needs your RSVP and assistance.
June 23rd will be the Scholarship Dinner, see the announcement in this newsletter and give Bill Gulban a call.
On the 26th of June is our Annual Hosting for the Third Order Franciscan Retreat, Please contact me to help.
Finally here are the candidates for the officers of our council for the Fraternal Year 2004/2005:
Grand Knight: Innocent P. d'Almeida
Deputy Grand Knight: Jack Giacalone
Chancellor: Harry F. Bushar
Warden: John E. Moore
Chaplain: Appointed by Grand Knight (Fr. Thomas LaHood)
Treasurer: Stephen E. Goldhammer
Financial Secretary: Ed Ramos
Recorder: Mark W. Lentz
Advocate: Brett C. Beehler
Inside Guard: James N. Padams
Inside Guard: Nick J. Padams
Outside Guard: E.J. Cummings
1st year Trustee: Robert R. Caron
2nd Year Trustee: William E. Ketter
3rd Year Trustee: Richard L. Allison
Father Canice Treacy Memorial College Scholarship Fund
For several years, Father Peter Paul Maher Council 6793, Knights of Columbus has offered scholarships to deserving graduating high school seniors who have been accepted as full time students to an accredited college or university following their senior year.
We are pleased to announce that our Council, under its "Father Canice Treacy Memorial College Scholarship Fund" will do the same for calendar year 2004.
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 each, to several students. Applications and eligibility requirements may be obtained by calling William Gulban, Scholarship Chairman at 301-774-0424. The deadline for scholarship applications is Friday, May 7, 2004. Scholarships will be awarded in June of this year.
District Deputy Message April 2004
by Joe Feakes
First, I must apologize to all of our newsletter editors. With all the preparation for the Cardinal's Charity Ball, I missed my deadline for the District Deputy's article for May. Thank you brothers for your patience.
The 44th Cardinal's Charity Ball to support the Joseph P. Kennedy Institute was a tremendous success. I want to express my gratitude to everyone who contributed in any way. I don't have the final numbers yet, but I am certain that we will surpass last year's total.
As I mentioned last month, May is a special time for all members of the Knights of Columbus and their families. May is Mary's month. Mary, "Queen of the Knights" deserves our special attention. Our Blessed Mother is the express lane to Our Lord and Savior. I ask that you set aside some time this month and pray your Rosary. You do know where it is? Our world is not a happy place right now. Our prayers and good works can make a difference.
I know that every council has many activities planned for this month. I ask every Brother Knight to make some effort to attend at least one event. The Knights of Columbus needs every man active. I know that I didn't join just to pay dues, and I don't think you did either. If you are not sure what programs are planed, call your Grand Knight. If you find something that you like, volunteer to help. You will be surprised how much more you will get out of it.
We only have a few weeks left in this fraternal year, but don't quit on your membership activities. Everyone is on the membership committee. If you have some ideas for activities for next year, contact one of your council officers. We are always looking for new ways to include as many members and their families as possible.
Hope to see you at the State Convention.
From Yen, Nu, Lynn, and me,
Vivat Jesus!
St. Andrew Kim Korean Church Dedication
Council Invitation: Dale Park, one of our newer Council members and President of St. Andrew Kim Church Council, has invited our Council member families to the dedication of St. Andrew Kim Church Sanctuary and Hall, on Sunday, May 16, 2004, at 10:30 am. Cardinal T. McCarrick will celebrate Mass. The Church facility is located at Route 108 & Old Baltimore Road. Any Council member and/or family members are invited. Reservation is necessary for seating and refreshments afterwards.! Please call Rick Allison (260-7950) or Bill Gulban (774-0424) and leave message telling how many persons will attend. All members are asked to wear K of C nametags.
Health for K of C Membership Longevity
by Bill Gulban
Raising "Good" Cholesterol Without Drugs. Reducing levels of low density lipoprotein (LDL, or "bad") cholesterol is an important goal in preventing and managing coronary heart disease (CHD). But increasingly, raising levels of high density lipoprotein (HDL, "good") cholesterol is also viewed as important in preventing a heart attack. About 30% of people with CHD have normal levels of LDL cholesterol but low levels of HDL cholesterol. The fact that HDL has a cardio-protective benefit has been recognized since the 1950s, but only recently has there been a growing emphasis placed on low HDL levels as an independent risk factor for CHD. People with HDL cholesterol levels below 35 mg/dl have a significantly elevated rate of heart attacks.
Some recent studies show that raising low HDL cholesterol levels can decrease the rate of heart attacks and other CHD events. In fact, increasing HDL cholesterol may be as important as decreasing LDL cholesterol for avoiding heart attacks. In one study, the VA HDL Intervention Trial (VAHIT), 2,531 men with known CHD who had normal LDL cholesterol and low HDL cholesterol levels (average 32 mg/dl) were treated with gemfibrozil (Lopid), which can raise levels of HDL cholesterol but has minimal effects on LDL cholesterol. The subjects' HDL cholesterol increased by 6%, and the rate of CHD events dropped 22%, with no significant decrease in LDL cholesterol. Further analysis showed that the incidence of CHD events was reduced only in those with diabetes or insulin resistance.
How to raise HDL. Part of the reason HDL has received less attention than LDL is that there haven't been easy methods for increasing it. Several meds, including gemfibrozil, fenofibrate, statin drugs, and niacin, can increase HDL levels-some of them by 10% to 20%--but these drugs are usually reserved for high-risk patients.
However, five lifestyle measures can also make a difference-and they should be followed whether or not you use any medications:
This article is supported by the John Hopkins Medical Letter.
St. Vincent's Mission Visits St. Peter's
Just a reminder that Sr. Kathleen is coming to St. Peter`s Monday May 10th. We plan to attend 7:30pm mass after which she will speak in the worship center for about 45 min on her work as the director of St. Vincent`s mission. Her coming will be announced in the church bulletin.
A New Council Widow's Program
Last January the Maryland State Council reported to our Council the printing and distribution of 523 "Widow's VIP Cards" from 42 Councils and urged all Councils to improve the rewarding of their widows program. As you know our Council's present program consists of Council sympathy card, flower bouquet/dish garden or a memorial contribution in behalf of the deceased Brother Knight sent to the widow or next of kin, and an open invitation to our widows to attend all Council events, a special annual memorial Mass (usually held in November), and occasional assistance in offering car ride to Memorial Mass with dinner prior to the event.
As Council Chancellor I have reviewed the State Council model program and worked up the improvement additions to our Council Widow's program. They were approved during the January executive meeting and consists of the following:
This is the first publishing in our Newsletter. Steps in requesting and to develop the VIP Cards are being worked up by furnishing the State Council with the list of our Council deceased Brother Knights, his affiliations, council and assembly numbers, and widow or next of kin names.
Announcements from the Chancellor
Prayer remembrance. The list of names in this newsletter was offered in prayer during the meetings on April 7 and 14. Anyone reading these names is asked to keep them in your prayers. Any person related to our Council whether family member or friends may call me requesting prayers for family members, relatives of friends who are ill or deceased and their name will be offered in prayer when Council members gather at monthly meetings or individually by readers of this newsletter.
Scholarship fund. It gives me pleasure to announce that our Council can offer scholarship awards up to $1000 each to several high school deserving seniors. This year at least three awards can be presented. Please mark your calendars for June 23, for all Council families and friends are invited to the awards ceremony for the winning seniors at the Marians Assisted Living Dining Room at 8 pm. This is the last social meeting evening of the Council year. Refreshments will be served. There is minimum time left for seniors to apply for the scholarship award. The deadline for applications is Friday, May 7, 2004. Eligibility requirements and applications may be obtained by calling me, as Scholarship Chairman at (301) 774-0424.
Nametags have been ordered and received. Additional order list is being developed for members and their wives. All members not having nametags are asked to call me or complete the form shown in this newsletter, cut it out, and send it to me at 17005 Freedom Way, Rockville, MD 20853. Your preferred name whether nick name, abbreviated name, or formal name can be inscribed on the nametag. The prepaid charge is $5.00. Members can order a nametag for their wife to wear at KC functions or social events. The cost is $3.00. Widows of the Council are no charge. Please order your nametags by sending me the completed form or calling me at (301) 774-0424.
---------------------------------------------------------- MEMBER NAME TAG ORDER FORM Preferred name ____________________________ $5.00 Wife's name ____________________________ $3.00 (print exact spelling how you want it to appear on tag) ----------------------------------------------------------
Insurance Report
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.
Are You Pro-life........Everyday?
Notice - Committee Ad
The Council has printed within this issue of the Newsletter a copy of the Ad which they submitted to the Committee in charge of the K. of C.-Kennedy Institute Charity Ball to be printed in the 2004 Kennedy Ball Souvenir Book. Fr. Maher Council wishes to recognize and thank all of the Council members that participated as patrons on the Council Ad.
Notice - New Council Telephone Number
The long time telephone number of Father Maher Council #6793 which was 301-570-8959, was disconnected on April 19th. A telephone will be connected at the Marian facility shortly but I do not know what the number will be at this time. Until that telephone is connected, all Financial Secretary business should be directed to Edward Ramos at 301-924-1898; all other Council business should be directed to the Grand Knight which is presently Rick Allison at 301-260-7950. Anyone wishing to talk to me, Bill Ketter , can reach me at 301-774-7998.
Help Save Babies Lives
We need someone with modest computer skills to help with our Pro-Life work. Call: Ben Santaiti at 301-774-6636.
Knights of Columbus Baseball Game
ORIOLES VS. TAMPA BAY
Friday, June 4, 2004 Game Time 7:05
Tickets: $11.00 each ($15.00 face value)
Seats are Lower Reserve, Left Center Field
Ticket deadline is: May 23, 2004
To order tickets please contact Jack Giacalone at 301-774-6338
Annual Charitable Fund-Raising Raffle
COUNCIL CONDUCTS ANNUAL CHARITABLE FUND RAISING RAFFLE
WHY ANOTHER RAFFLE???? Our annual budget for this fraternal year IS IN SERIOUS FINANCIAL TROUBLE. The Grand Knight has had to cancel a number of scheduled activities due to a lack of funds. In order to meet the budget and continue our community service and charitable programs, we need everyone.s help to raise approximately $1,000. A raffle is one way for EVERY member to support the council. The raffle will be held at the final meeting of this fraternal year on June 23, 2004.
The Council will conduct a raffle for the Following Prizes:
First Prize - $500.00;
Second Prize - $100;
Third Prize - $50.
The tickets are $1.00 each.
Thanks to the support of just over 40% of the membership of the Council, last year's raffle was a success. To ALL who helped in any way, THANKS!
A letter with the raffle tickets will be sent to all Council Members in early April. Included in the mailing will be a return addressed envelope. The support of every member is needed to make the raffle a success. Thanks in advance.
Bob Caron, PGK, Chairman. (301-774-6951)
REMEMBER:
THE FIRST PRINCIPLE OF OUR ORDER IS CHARITY