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FR. MAHER'S KNIGHTLY NEWS
'Come Grow With Us!'
October 2005
VOLUME XXX ISSUE 4
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Father Maher's Knightly News is published monthly by Fr. Peter Paul Maher Council 6793 of the Knights of Columbus, P.O. Box 570, Olney, MD 20830. Please e-mail your articles in WORD format by the 20th of each month to: editor6793@yahoo.com |
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Contents . . .
AND THE GRAND KNIGHT SAID.....
The Grand Knight said, "Take me out to the ball game." So we did! This past Labor Day, he went to Camden Yards to be with 21,000 of his closest friends. The purpose of this excursion was two-fold; to generate funds for council activities, and to evaluate the performance of the Grand Knight under severe duress.
I am pleased to report that the results of both were acceptable. At this time we are not able to provide an accurate amount of dollars earned, but we know our efforts were worthwhile. There are a few participants, however, who have sworn off hot dogs and ice cream sprinkles for the rest of their lives. You can view photos of this motley crew on the council's web page. As you can see, they look pretty normal and they invite you to join them when we descend on Camden Yards next year.
As for the Grand Knight, or what is left of him, I believe we have found another 'Iron Man". This was our first attempt to man a concession stand without any outside help. Goods news, nobody died! The team worked very hard and the GK performed his duties as only he could do. One beer plus two beers equals? That story is for another time. Many thanks to Grand Knight Jack and the entire team, who gave up their holiday to raise funds that will enable Father Peter Paul Maher Council to continue its tradition of service to those less fortunate. ONE NATION UNDER GOD!!!
Submitted by Joe Feakes
DISTRICT DEPUTY'S MESSAGE
In the first quarter of this fraternal year our Councils have been very busy and we are heavy into the car raffle and mentally handicapped program.
With Columbus Day we have the Columbus Day Ball at La Fountaine Bleu in Glen Burnie on October 8th and Shirley and I look forward to seeing you there. You can ask your Grand Knight for tickets which are $35 per person. Don't forget the Columbus Day Parade on the 9th starting in the Inner Harbor. I have gone to this parade several times and it's great fun and a way to show your Council colors.
The Maryland State Council is conducting a "Fundraising Drive" for the Little Sisters of the Poor. They are in desperate need of financial help. Our goal is to collect a minimum of $25,000.00 with the drive beginning July 1st and ending December 1st, 2005. Please make checks payable to the "Maryland State Council" and send to: Joseph A. Sauro, PSD, 13704 Stoner Drive, Silver Spring, MD 20904.
The State Memorial Mass this year will be on November 11th at Old St. John's Church with Mass starting at 3:00 PM. The dinner will take place at Fr. Rosensteel Council following the Mass. We would like to encourage each Council to invite your widows to this affair. More to follow in the next few weeks.
Please don't forget the "Membership Blitz" it will be held statewide in October. We request all members to get involved with this blitz. Every Knight and their Wife should carry a form 100 and remember, all you have to do is ask someone to join our order.
Please remember to pray your Rosary and pray for our troops,
Kevin L. Jeffords, District Deputy #11
NAME TAGS
Please order your name tag and one for your wife, to wear at all K of C functions and social events, by completing the following form and returning it to John E. Moore, 4500 Prestwood Drive, Olney, MD, 20832.
Better yet, come grow with us and bring it to the next meeting. ($5 for members, $3 for wives, no charge for widows of the Council).
---------------------------------------------------------- MEMBER NAME TAG ORDER FORM Preferred name ____________________________ $5.00 Wife's name ____________________________ $3.00 (print your name EXACTLY as you want it to appear on the name tag) ----------------------------------------------------------
CHILDREN'S FINGERPRINT AND IDENTIFICATION EVENT - OCTOBER 22nd
On Saturday October 22, 2005, from 10am-2 pm at the St. Peter's Parish hall, the Montgomery County Police Department and the Knights of Columbus Fr Peter Paul Maher, Council 6793 will conduct a Children's Fingerprint / Identification Day for children, 3 and older.
The Child Print program is a voluntary service provided by law enforcement agencies nationwide in which children are fingerprinted and photographed for use in case of emergencies to reunite lost, missing, and abducted children with their parents. Each year, thousands of innocent children are reported missing to law enforcement agencies across the United States. The Child Print program offers investigators one additional tool to help return children to their parents and legal guardians.
Please mark your calendars for this important event. If you have any questions please contact Mike Gormley at 301 774 0715 or Jack Giacalone at 301 774 6338
COLUMBUS DAY BALL
The Maryland State Council will sponsor it's annual Columbus Day Ball on Saturday, October 8, 2005 at the La Fountaine Bleu, Glen Burnie, Maryland from 7:30 p.m. to 12:30 a.m. Tickets are $35 per person and include a deluxe sit down dinner, premium open bar and dancing to a live band.
The highlight of the evening is the CAR RAFFLE drawing for the 2005 Pontiac Vibe or 2005 GMC pick up and the 27" Color TV, so get those raffle tickets in today.
For more information about the ball or to purchase tickets please contact Jack Giacalone at 301 774 6338.
TOOTSIE ROLL CAMPAIGN
This month, Fr Peter Paul Maher Council will kick off the 2005 Tootsie Roll campaign. Last year the Council collected over $6000 in support of some 20 organizations helping the mentally challenged in Montgomery County. We are hoping to exceed that number this year. But we cannot do it without your support and involvement. Once again, as in the past, we are looking for volunteers to spread the word, hand out tootsie rolls and collect donations for this extraordinary campaign. We will again be present at the Giant, Safeway and County liquor store in Olney and the Giant and County liquor store in Leisure World. To view the volunteer schedule, please sign on to our web site www.kofc6793.org and select Volunteer Schedule on the top right corner.
To volunteer just 2 hours of your time, contact the name listed in the highlighted area of the schedule. Make it a family activity: spouses and children are welcome to participate. Please.... help us help!
Here is a list of the organizations that received grants last year.
2004 Tootsie Roll Campaign Grant Recipients
POPULAR SPEAKER TOPIC SCHEDULED FOR SOCIAL MEETING
by Lecturer, Bill Gulban
When and Where: OCTOBER 26, 8 p.m., Marian's Assisted Living Dining Room
Who: Officer Dave Baker from Montgomery Chief of Police Staff.
Subject: Identity Theft
Identity Theft is the fastest-growing crime in America affecting half a million new victims each year. It is also the fastest-growing crime in Montgomery County. Identity theft or identity fraud is the taking of a victim's identity to obtain credit, credit cards from banks and retailers, steal money from a victim's existing accounts, apply for loans, establish accounts with utility companies, rent an apartment, and many more frauds. Thousands of dollars can be stolen without the victim knowing about it for months or even years. Family members and guests are invited to come and get information by attending our County's police officer's talk and learn how to prevent this theft from happening to you. Our social evening will have refreshments served. For further information contact Bill Gulban, Lecturer, (301)774-0424.
HEALTH FOR K OF C MEMBERSHIP LONGEVITY
by Bill Gulban
Why Supplements are Taken. When it comes to obtaining the vitamins and minerals your body needs, your best possible source is food. Eating a richly varied diet-including plenty of fresh fruits and vegetables, whole grains, and legumes-is the most natural, most enjoyable, and the tastiest way known to meet your nutritional needs. Scientists are increasingly recognizing that, in addition to vitamins and minerals, there are other compounds found in foods-such as fiber and phytochemicals-that serve as powerful preventive agents, protecting your body against cancer, cardiovascular disease, and other conditions. It's hard to replicate in a pill or capsule the exact substances and combinations that nature has already placed in food.
There are times, though, when a good diet may not be good enough. As evidence mounts, many experts have moved away from thinking of vitamins and minerals primarily as substances needed to prevent deficiency diseases (which are rare these days) and are acknowledging their broader role in promoting optimum health. Researchers are finding that some important vitamins and minerals (vitamin E, for instance) are hard to get in amounts considered protective against disease through diet alone, no matter how conscientious an eater you are. That's perhaps the main reason why supplements are taken faithfully by doctors and their patients to obtain certain vitamins and minerals on a regular basis. Most supplements are fairly inexpensive and it is alright to buy cheaper versions as long as they meet the dosage and formulation guidelines spelled out later in this article.
Supplements are by no means substitutes for eating well; you still need to make smart food choices. Supplements ought to be part of an overall health strategy to optimize your body's own natural healing potential, including eating well, exercising regularly, managing stress, not smoking, and limiting alcohol consumption. Making these and other lifestyle changes now, health can be ensured for many years to come. There are recommendations by doctors to take amounts of vitamins and minerals on a daily basis. There's no need to take more than the amounts suggested, since more is not necessarily better and some (such as selenium) may even be harmful. For some people , a daily multi-vitamin with minerals may be more convenient than taking numerous pills, and it is recommended by doctors that it is better than nothing at all. Often doctors refer to a standard antioxidant regimen. Simply, antioxidants help safeguard your immune system, retard aging, and protect against cancer. An antioxidant regimen is comprised of vitamin A ( mixed with carotenoids), C. and E and the mineral selenium. Often antioxidants are taken at different times throughout the day to optimize absorption and effectiveness. In addition, research has shown individual antioxidants are taken to prevent specific conditions, including cardiovascular disease, cataracts, and macular degeneration, the primary cause of vision loss among older adults.
Because of space in this newsletter this article will be continued in the December issue. It will cover the latest research on recommended dosages of daily supplements related to natural foods.
The above article is supported by the noted Dr. Andrew Weil's Health Newsletter.
COUNCIL FAMILY PICNIC REPORT
The Olney Knights of Columbus Council 6793 members, family and friends held their Annual Picnic on September 11, 2005, from 3 p.m. until 5 p.m. on the Saint Patrick's Parish lawn.
The picnic was not well attended due to strong competition from the Redskins opener and Grandparents day. Those that participated enjoyed grilled chicken, hamburgers and hot dogs along with some great salads and deserts brought by our Picnic-goers.
The council provided a Moon bounce and craft table for the kids. The highlight of the children's games was a whipped cream pie eating contest. The winner had to eat their way through the whipped cream, chew a piece of bubble gum and blow a bubble.
The adults had their own Pie-eating contest as well. The Grand Knight, and several brother knights ate through the selection of pies.
Thanks to all who helped out and provided food, games, transport and cooking.
ORDER WILL APPEAL RULING ON PLEDGE OF ALLEGIANCE
The Knights of Columbus, which is among the defendants in Newdow v. Congress of the United States, et al., will immediately appeal the Sept. 14 decision by U.S. District Court Judge Lawrence Karlton, holding that reciting the Pledge of Allegiance in school is unconstitutional.
Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson said that "if freedom of religion in America means anything at all, it means that it's just as constitutional to recite the Pledge of Allegiance -- complete with the words "under God" -- as it is to read aloud the Declaration of Independence. They both express the same truth: that our fundamental rights come from God, our creator, and not from government. To suggest that the language of the First Amendment prohibits the simple statement of that truth is to stand the constitution on its head."
The Knights of Columbus was instrumental in persuading Congress to insert the words "under God" in the Pledge in 1954.
When Newdow's previous lawsuit was heard by the Supreme Court last year, the Knights of Columbus weighed in on the case as a "friend of the court." This year, when Newdow filed a new lawsuit, the Knights asked the court to permit it to join the case as a defendant, and the request was granted. The Knights of Columbus is represented in the case by The Becket Fund for Religious Liberty, a public interest law firm that protects the religious freedom of people of all faiths.
NEWS FROM SUPREME
Knights See Donations to Katrina Relief Fund
Local Units Contribute Nearly $500,000 to Katrina Relief Fund -- Local units have contributed $448,189 to the Knights of Columbus Katrina Relief Fund in addition to the $2.5 million previously committed by the Supreme Council. Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson has challenged local units to meet or exceed that commitment by donating to the Katrina Relief Fund of Knights of Columbus Charities.
"We are asking all of our councils and assemblies in the United States and Canada to become active in this relief effort either through cash donations or volunteer efforts," said Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson. "We are also asking our members to support the collection appeal of the United States Council of Catholic Bishops, and are looking into the possibility of establishing a job bank for those displaced."
Many Knights in local councils near the affected areas are volunteering their homes, council halls, and personal time and supplies to those affected. These efforts, local and national, will expand in the days ahead.
One hundred percent of contributions will go directly to hurricane relief, and all donations to Knights of Columbus Charities are tax-deductible (tax creditable in Canada).
The Knights have nearly 50,000 members in Louisiana, Alabama and Mississippi. Of those about one-third have life insurance through the Order.
The Knights of Columbus has also announced that it will be suspending lapses of policies and premium notices in FEMA-designated disaster areas for at least 60 days. Knights of Columbus Insurance is ranked by Fortune Magazine as one of the largest providers of life insurance in the country with over $54 billion of top rated life insurance in force.
FR. MAHER COUNCIL RESPONSE TO KATRINA
Fr Peter Paul Maher Council will donate $250 to the Supreme Council's Katrina Fund. In addition the council will donate its portion of the 50/50 raffle collected at Business meetings thru 12/31. Remember, the more members that attend the meeting the higher the contribution will be. So come on down to the meeting, meet some old friends and find out what's going on in the council. Meeting dates are: October 12th, November 9th, and December 14th. We are still meeting at the cottage in front of the Marian assisted living center off Georgia Ave in Brookville.
FATHER MAHER COUNCIL LIVING ROSARY
This year's "Living Rosary" service will be conducted at St. Peter's Grotto of our Blessed Mother Mary immediately after the 6 p.m. mass at St. Peter's on Saturday, October 15, 2005. This is an annual activity, which the K of C alternates between St. Peter's and St. Patrick's churches. This is an opportunity for our Brother Knights to bring the whole family to honor the Blessed Mother by reciting the rosary in a truly unique and inspiring way.
ELECTRONIC COMMUNICATION
In the July newsletter we published the notice below in hopes of creating a better and more efficient means of communication with our brother Knights. In addition we hoped to begin using more electronic communication as a means to cut back on our $2500 a year postage expense. To date 8 members have signed up...so let's try it again......
In an effort to communicate with our brother Knights in a more efficient and timely manner, we have made it easy for you to sign up to receive electronic notification of Council activities, events and important notices. This includes:
- The ability to sign up for electronic only copy of the newsletter
- Notification of the availability of the newsletter on line
- Last minute changes to schedules or events
- Calendar updates, and special notifications
- The ability to sign up for electronic only copy of the newsletter
To enroll for electronic communication simply sign on to our web site, www.kofc6793.org, and find "Electronic Notification" in the upper right hand corner of the page. Click on "Sign-up" and follow the directions. It's that easy......
Dinner Dance Silent Auction Update
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For the third consecutive month I must report that response to our June mailing for donations from the business community has been good. There will be many interesting items up for auction on October 22nd. Response to our July and August mailing for donations from our Council members has been less than we expected. We have only received a few donations from our members as of this printing. Please remember that the Dinner Dance Silent Auction is the Council's primary fund raiser for the year, and we need your help to make it a success.
So we now turn our attention to ticket sales. Ticket sales have also been slow; to date we have sold 22 tickets. We need to sell 150 tickets for this to be successful and to continue to support our Council's programs for the balance of the fraternal year which ends June 30, 2006. Please call Pat Moore today at 301 774 9260 to purchase your tickets at $27 per person. Seating is limited so buy your tickets NOW. Remember your ticket buys a great catered dinner, open bar for beer and wine, dancing to a DJ and a silent auction which is offering some great items waiting your bid. Tables seat 8, so call your friends, get a babysitter and get ready to enjoy a great evening of great food great music and support a great cause. Thank you in advance for your support.
DINNER DANCE SILENT AUCTION DATE CHANGE TO OCTOBER 22, 2005
St Andrew Kim Parish has recently completed construction of and elementary school next to the Church and Parish Center. A request was made to Cardinal McCarrick's office to schedule a date for the dedication of the new school. The date is October 16th. Fr Lee, Pastor at St Andrew Kim, informed us that they will need the use of McCarrick Hall on October 15th, the day of our Dinner Dance, to set up and prepare for the dedication ceremony on the 16th.
So the Dinner Dance has been moved to the following Saturday, October 22, 2005 at 6PM
We are sorry for the inconvenience and hope that you will still be able to join us on October 22.
A Dinner Dance and Auction
To Benefit the Community Support and Charitable Programs of
Fr. Peter Paul Maher Council 6793 Knights of Columbus
Saturday, October 22, 2005
From 6:00 p.m. to 10:30 p.m.
McCarrick Hall-St. Andrew Kim Parish Center
(Corner of Old Baltimore Rd. & Rt. 108)
Catered Buffet Dinner
Dancing and DJ
Silent Auction
Tickets are $27 each, invite your friends and fill a table for 8
To purchase tickets please contact Patricia Moore at 301 774 9260
Please support this important Council fund- raiser and "Come Grow With Us"