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August 2004
VOLUME XXIX ISSUE 2
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Contents . . .
Grand Knight's Message
Dear Brother Knights and Ladies of Father Peter Paul Maher Council,
On Sunday, August 22, 2004, Father Peter Paul Maher Council No. 6793 will hold the Installation of Officers for the 2004-2005 fraternal year. Donna and I, together with the incoming Officers and their wives, cordially invite you and your wife to join us on this special occasion.
We will begin the ceremony at 3:00 PM with the Celebration of Mass at the St. Andrew Kim Korean Catholic Church (Old Baltimore Road and Rt. 108), Olney, Maryland. Installation of Officers will follow Mass, with a reception and dinner to follow in Cardinal McCarrick Hall.
Please join us in celebrating the beginning of our new fraternal year. Your presence will signify your support for the Council and its newly elected officers. It is respectfully requested that you R.S.V.P. to one of the following Knights by August 10, 2004:
| Innocent d'Almeida | 301-871-6156 | |
| Jack Giacalone | 301-774-6338 | |
| Bob Mazonkey | 301-253-6274 | |
| Bob Caron | 301-774-6951 |
Council Officers will be wearing dark business suits.
Donna and I hope you will be able to join the Council Family in this celebration and to welcome our newly appointed Chaplain, Fr. Fred Close of St. Patrick's Parish.
Yours in Christ,
Innocent P. d'Almeida
Grand Knight
Fraternal Benefits
AN ECONOMIC MUST
Do you have seat belts in you car? Of course you do! How many do you have? Aren't you certain that you have one for every member of your family? Would you buy an automobile that only provided one "belt" -- that being for you?
But would you believe that family after family with whom I visit are running along with the one "belt" of insurance on the father. Somehow, the common opinion seems to be that death will strike only the father -- not the mother.
Today, insuring your wife's life is an economic must. With "wife insurance," should death occur, you have a fighting chance to retain at least a semblance of a home for your children.
Call me today to discuss these needs.
Fraternally,
Rick Morin, FICF/LUTCF, Your K of C Agent 301-384-7627
District Deputy Report
by Kevin Jeffords
"Build for your team a feeling of oneness, of dependence upon one another."
- Quote by Vince Lombardi
As members of the Knights of Columbus, how can we show our council leaders that we are working together as a TEAM? Membership... This is the start of our new fraternal year, a fresh start, a time not to look back on what was done last year, but a time to plan and step forward and work together as one.
Focus on membership now. Don't wait. What is the best way to get a member to join our order? Ask him. Always carry a form #100 with you. The gentlemen you see in church every Sunday, the young father with a family. Explain what the Knights of Columbus is all about. Explain that we are not a "men's club" but a "Catholic Family Fraternal Service Organization." We involve everyone in the family.
Once in our order, each member should stress the "Shining Armor Award." Within the first year of his membership the new Knight must be involved in at least three council service programs, attend at least three council business meetings, receive their second and third degrees, meet with their council's insurance representative. And recruit a least one new member.
You don't have to ask your Grand Knight if you can be on the recruiting team. You already are. The day you joined the order you became part of the team. Recruiting in our order is a 24-7 responsibility.
Plan a recruitment drive soon. There are great ideas on the State web site www.kofc-md.org . Click on membership, then Membership programs and informational items. The State membership team has put together a great site and great ideas to help all councils. Your can also contact myself or anyone of the State Membership team.
Please continue to pray for our troops.
Attention Fourth Degree Members
The Master of the Washington District has announced the formation of a new Assembly in Montgomery County. The new Assembly, which will be formed over the summer, will be called the Sullivan Brothers Assembly. The new Assembly will cover the following Councils: Mater Dei, St. Elizabeth, Blessed Manyanet, Montgomery and Fr. Peter Paul Maher.
Numerically Fr. Peter Paul Maher Council will be the largest council in the new Assembly. Every Fourth Degree Member of Fr. Maher Council should seriously consider a transfer to the new Assembly. For those who have long been members of Cardinal O'Boyle Assembly the idea of a transfer may be difficult. Long established relationships with Cardinal O'Boyle Assembly will not be easy to give up. However, an opportunity presents itself to be a Charter Member of the New Assembly. After the Institution of the Sullivan Brothers Assembly, it will be the home assembly of our Council.
An organizational meeting was held on Monday, June 14th at St. Raphael's Parish center on Falls Road, Potomac. The purpose of the meeting was to explain to transferring S/Ks the status of the New Assembly. Items covered at the meeting included the assembly name, election of new officers, meeting times and place, dues, and approval of by-laws.
Over 50 members transferred into the Sullivan Brothers Assembly at the organizational meeting chaired by the Master of the Washington District. The elected officers are: Faithful Navigator - SK Tom Schneider, Faithful Captain - SK John Durbin, Faithful Pilot - SK Bob Caron. The Faithful Admiral will be SK Joe Feakes. The Assembly will meet the third Thursday of the month at Montgomery Council in Derwood. The first meeting will be on Thursday, July 15, 2004. Installation of Officers and formal Institution will be on September 11, 2004, at St. Raphael's Parish in Potomac. Mass will begin at 2:30 pm.
Fourth Degree Members are encouraged to contact PGK Bob Caron (301-774-6951) for additional information or to make arrangements for transferring to the Sullivan Brothers Assembly.
Father Maher Council Presents Scholarship Awards
On Wednesday evening June 24th 2004 Fr. Maher Council held their 15th annual Scholarship Awards night. Four $1000 Scholarships were presented, in memory of Father Candice Tracey, former pastor of St. Peter's Catholic Church in Olney. The four recipients were all from the Olney area and were selected based on their academic excellence, financial need, community service and school and faith based activities. They are: Peter N. Hadley, attending Notre Dame University; Melissa A. Caporaletti, attending University of Maryland; Megan E. Harrington, attending St. Joseph University; and Christiana M. Powers, attending University of Florida. Megan E. Harrington could not attend due to a prior commitment; the award was accepted by her father.
We are very proud of these scholarship recipients and wish them well.
State Deputy Richard L. Sherbert Testimonial
AUGUST 14, 2004
LA FONTAINE BLUE
7514 RITCHIE HIGHWAY
GLEN BURNIE, MARYLAND
The evening will begin at 7:30 pm with open bar followed by dinner at 8:00 pm,Short program, and dancing till 11:30 pm. The cost is $35 per person. Black tuxedo requested
FOR RESERVATIONS CONTACT:
JOSEPH A. SAURO, PSD
13704 STONER ROAD
SILVER SPRING, MD 20904
(301) 879-8384
ROBERT MAZONKEY, PGK
28704 GREENBERRY DR
GAITHERSBURG, MD 20882
(301) 253-6274
Be An Apostle For Life
by Ben Santaiti, Pro-Life Chairman, 301-774-6636
WHAT: "You are called to stand up for life! To defend the lives of the unborn babies. You are called to WORK against abortion".
Pope John Paul II (Homily in New York City)
HOW: CHOOSE LIFE auto tag frames are an easy and effective way to proclaim the Pro-Life message everyday.
Install them on your car/s.
WHAT: "Above all, the right to life (is) the most basic and fundamental right."
Pope John Paul II; 1988
"Anyone who thinks it is acceptable for a Catholic to be pro-abortion is in very great error, puts his or her soul at risk."
Bishop William K. Weigand, Sacramento, CA
("Columbia Magazine",June 2003)
HOW: "Pro-Life" is the pre-eminent issue to consider when voting for any politician. .......Always VOTE for LIFE.
Got Business?
As you know, advertising is the backbone of any successful business. The Knights of Columbus would like to offer you a unique and inexpensive advertising opportunity: Maher's Knightly News newsletter. Space is now available for your business card size ad for only $75 a year. Maher's Knightly News is mailed monthly to over 400 Knights in our council and will also be available at St. Peter's and St. Patrick's Church entrances.
Hurry!! ... Act now, space is limited ...don't pass up this opportunity.
Electronic submission of your ad is preferred; however we will accept hard copy. Gerry Hemmingson will be happy to answer any of your questions or to place your ad. Gerry can be reached at 301-774-1330. Please note that the newsletter deadline is the 20th day of each month.
Thank You.
Council to Hold Installation of Officers
On Sunday, August 22, 2004, Father Peter Paul Maher Council No. 6793, will hold the Installation of Officers for the 2004-2005 Council Year.
We will begin the ceremony at 3:00PM with the Celebration of Mass at the St. Andrew Kim Korean Catholic Church, (Old Baltimore Road at Rt. 108) Olney, Maryland. Installation of Officers will follow Mass, with a reception and dinner to follow in Cardinal McCarrick Hall.
Please join us in celebrating the beginning of our new Council year. Your presence will signify your support for the Council and its newly elected officers. In order to plan for food and refreshments it is respectfully requested that you R.S.V.P. to one of the following by August 10, 2004. (Please do not assume that because you have been to other Installations that your call is not needed. We do not want to embarrass the Council by not having adequate seating or food).
Innocent d'Almeida 301-871-6156
Jack Giacalone 301-774-6338
Bob Mazonkey 301-253-6274
Bob Caron 301-774-6951
We hope you will be able to join the Council Family in this celebration on
August 22, 2004.
Please reserve this date. More information to follow.
Take Me Out To The Ball Game ! ! !
1 down - 1 to go!
The 2004 Baseball season is upon us and here with a great opportunity to raise funds for our council.
On July 5th the Council manned concession stand # 103 at Camden Yards. It was a very successful event for both the Council and the Orioles, who beat Tampa Bay 4-2.
We signed up to do 2 games this season and game 2 is, Sept 6th vs. Minnesota. The concession stands at Camden Yards are manned by charitable organizations thru Aramark Corp. Participating organizations share a percent of the gross sales from the concession stand for the game.
We need 18 people, 18 years old or older, to man the stand. Participants can be Knights, spouses or children. The game begins at 1:35 pm; however concession workers should be present at least three hours before each game. This stand only sells to fans that come to the concession stand to purchase items. We DO NOT walk the stadium selling food or drinks. We still need 12 people for this game......Come join the fun .....If you have any questions, or wish to sign up please contact Jack Giacalone at 301-774-6338.
Health for K of C Membership: Longevity
by Bill Gulban
Recent public news finds that insurance companies will allow claims for obesity. My take on this news is exactly what are the measures for one who meets the over weight standards. I may find that the overhang on my belt and that my belly on a medium frame whose weight is 160 lbs. and beyond the standard, and I might be considered obese.
My next month's topic will reveal some facts on the standard of obesity. But now, my following topic is how to keep from getting overweight and how to work off the fat.
Finding joy in movement. It's inspiring to watch world-class athletes achieve remarkable levels of fitness, set new records, and turn in peak performances, as we'll undoubtedly see during the Summer Olympic Games in August at Athens. But to think anyone who is dedicated to being active-from your neighbor who faithfully takes his morning walk to your coworker who rarely misses her Pilates class-is not motivated by Olympic dreams, but by an inner desire to feel healthier and stronger and because they come to enjoy it.
I realize the force of inertia is great so here are some latest thoughts on how to promote less-sedentary lifestyles.
Health professional can spur activity. Research shows that doctors can be powerful motivators, especially in the short term, by simply asking their patients about their exercise habits (many don't) and encouraging them to be active. For example, a doctor says to patients, "What could you do, and what sounds appealing?" Exercise may be the closest thing to a "magic bullet" that modern medicine can recommend. Moderate activity has benefits. Studies have found that the biggest health benefits come when you go from being a couch potato to exercising moderately and regularly. Activity need not be vigorous to be effective. The key is consistency: Get at least 30 minutes a day (in one or several sessions) of moderate-intensity activity (a level that feels comfortable), most days of the week.
Exercise guidelines suggest you might need 60 minutes on most days to achieve and maintain weight loss. Walking an extra 20 minutes daily can burn off 7 lbs. of body fat according to the American Podiatric Medical Association. Longer, moderately paced daily walks (40 minutes at 60% to 65% of maximum heart rate) will lead to more weight loss. Faster walks (20 to 25 minutes at 75% to 85% of maximum heart rate) are better for conditioning the heart and lungs.
Overcome your obstacles. Recognize what's stopping you.
Tailor your program to address your individual needs and excuses. Be a change agent. Being active is a personal responsibility. Still, many communities aren't well designed for movement. They may lack sidewalks for walking and roads that are bike-friendly. The long-term health of our nation's future generations is at stake. Learn to love it. Regular exercisers aren't just doing it for the health reasons or to improve their appearance or performance. They've made movement a priority in their lives, and found ways to keep it pleasurable and fun.
This article is supported by Dr. Weil's Self Healing Medical Newsletter, and the John Hopkins's Medical Letter.
Please Keep This Date Open!
When: Saturday, November 13, 2004 -- From 6:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m
What: A Dinner Dance and Auction to Benefit the Community Support and Charitable Programs of Fr. Peter Paul Maher Council 6793 of the Knights of Columbus
Where: McCarrick Hall-St. Andrew Kim Parish Center
(Corner of Old Baltimore Rd. & Rt. 108)
Donations are needed for the auction:
Gift Baskets, Collectibles, Services, Gift Certificates, Get-Away Vacation Opportunities, etc.
For further information, contact:
Jack Giacalone at 301-774-6338
Innocent d'Almeida at 301-871-6156
More details to follow.