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FR. MAHER'S KNIGHTLY NEWS
'Come Grow With Us!'
October 2006
VOLUME XXXI 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 . . .
Grand Knight's Message
Tootsie Roll Campaign
This month, Fr Peter Paul Maher Council will kick off the 2006 Tootsie Roll campaign. Last year the Council collected over $7,200 to help support 22 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 "2006 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. In addition, our brother knights will be calling you to ask for your participation.
Make it a family activity: spouses and children are welcome to participate. So Please.... help us help! and thank you.
Here is a list of the organizations that received grants last year:
2004 Tootsie Roll Campaign Grant Recipients
| CALMRA, Inc | Montgomery Primary Achievement Center |
| C.H.I. Centers, Inc. | Preschool Education Program (Five Schools) |
| Circle of Hope Therapeutic Riding | Red Wiggler Foundation |
| Community Services for Autistic Adults and Children (CSAAC) | Rehabilitation Opportunities, Inc. |
| Damascus Elementary School | Rock Terrace School |
| Germantown Elementary School | Sally Ride Elementary School |
| IVY Mount School | SEEC |
| Jubilee Foundation | Special Olympics of Montgomery County |
| Kids Enjoy Exercise Now (KEEN) Foundation, Inc. | St John the Evangelist School |
| Lt. Joseph P. Kennedy Institute | Stephen Knolls School Elementary |
| Longview Elementary School | Waters Landing School |
Thank You, Jack Giacalone, your Grand Knight
Chaplain's Message
The Mystery of the Cross
"Lord, by your cross and resurrection, you have set us free. You are the Savior of the world." (Liturgy of the Eucharist) Jesus said: If anyone wants to come with me...he must forget himself, carry his cross, and follow me.
Through the Christian history, there have been many interpretations of what the cross means for those who follow Jesus. Some have claimed that the perfect imitation of Jesus' cross would be to give one's life for Jesus by shedding one's blood-to be a martyr. There are others who say that to carry the cross means that we must take on self-denial, fasting, and rigorous penances. They say that spiritual perfection lies in seeking out suffering. Still others say that to take up the cross in life is to accept and offer up the tragedies and sufferings of life as the will of God.
As a Worthy Knight of Columbus, what do you say about the mystery of the Holy Cross of our Redeemer?
Fr. Louis A. Tou
District Deputy Message
by Ernest Harley, DD
In a Homily, at the World Youth Conference, our Holy Father John Paul II spoke to the revelation of the universality of Jesus Christ. That everyone is called to share in God's Life, thanks to the Death and Resurrection of Christ.
So it is with the Brotherhood of the Knights of Columbus, more and more we are seeing men entering the Order alongside their fellow Knights to celebrate the precepts of the Knights of Columbus; God's love.
The changes have a profound effect on the way many of the men see themselves. One result is the effort put forth by the men in the various Councils, in their participation in the volunteer programs of the Council.
Nowhere is this spirit more apparent than to see the number of Knights returning each Fraternal Year to work in the various programs of the Councils without the slightest prodding from the Program Manager. They come and go without notice.
Their work in the Council follows traditional patterns, instantly familiar to the membership, for so little needs to be changed. What a wonderful commentary to be used as a recruitment tool to encourage others to become members of the Knights of Columbus. The lack of new members not only reduces the strength of the Council, but gives credence to the fact that word, concerning the deeds of the existing membership, is not being told.
I am happy to see that the membership recruitments in District 11 have a great start by all of the Councils, for active recruitment during the Blitz period September 2 through October 8, 2006. Keep up with the momentum, for every Council in the District has the capability to obtain Star Council this Fraternal Year. What a tremendous feeling at Convention time, walking to the platform and receiving the Plaque that says, your Council has done a great job.
An Evening of Fun and Charitable Giving
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 21, 2006
From 6:00 pm to 10:30 pm
McCarrick Hall-St. Andrew Kim Parish Center
(Corner of Old Baltimore Rd. & Rt. 108)
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Catered Buffet Dinner Beer and Wine Dancing and DJ Silent & Live Auction |
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Donations are still needed from Council members
in order to make this Auction a success
Please contact Joe Feakes 301-774-0137 to make your donation
Tickets are $27 each, Invite your friends and fill a table for eight
To purchase tickets please contact Patricia Moore at 301-774-9260
For further information contact
Jack Giacalone 301-774-6338 or Joe Feakes 301-774-0137
Fraternal Benefits
90 Knights of Columbus field agents are members of the Million Dollar Round Table, the leading association of life insurance and financial services professionals. The MDRT Code of Ethics calls for member agents to "always place the interests of their clients above their own interests," and to "give the best possible advice to clients by seeking to maintain and improve professional knowledge, skills and competence." MDRT expects of their members exactly what you expect of your agent - exemplary sales practices...outstanding service...high ethical standards.
What does this mean for you and your family? It means that I won't simply try to push a policy on you. I'll take the time to review your current coverage with you. I'll ask questions about your needs, goals and budget. I'll recommend a plan to help you meet your needs and move toward accomplishing your goals. Most importantly, I'll answer your questions. I want your purchase to be an informed one. Exemplary sales practices.
Whether or not you purchase life insurance coverage through the Order (and I hope that you do!), our relationship won't end. Things change. Things like needs, goals and budgets. What is an appropriate amount of coverage today may not be appropriate tomorrow. I'll meet with you annually to make sure you and your family remain adequately protected. Outstanding Service.
As a brother Knight, I have the best interests of you and your family at heart. I'll render that service, which, under the same circumstances, I would apply to myself. High ethical standards.
Give me a call. Fraternally, Rick Morin- member MDRT, Your K of C Agent
Bits and Pieces
An Evening At The Olney Theater
Our council has reserved a block of tickets for an evening at the award winning Olney Theater on Friday, December 1st. The play is Cinderella, with a charming prince, a pumpkin coach, one spunky fairy godmother, and a dreamer with a heart of gold. People of all ages will enjoy this enchanting musical production. The play will be preceded by a wine and cheese reception (refreshments for all ages) at the theater social room. Tickets are priced at $35 per person, including the reception. Regular face value of the tickets is $39. We are pleased to announce that one of our local merchants, Olney Beer and Wine, has agreed to co-host the reception.
We are not limiting sales to Knights of Columbus. Consider children, grandchildren and friends for this fun evening to kick off the holiday season. Our sales will be limited to the number of tickets we have reserved, so make your plans early! For more information, call Chuck Cozad at 301-570-0073 and watch for more info in the November newsletter.
Fr Peter Paul Maher Council Honored For Outstanding Community Service
On Wednesday evening, September 20, 2006 Fr Peter Paul Maher Council was one of thee honorees at the Inwood House Development Corporation's 27th Annual Meeting. The Council received a plaque which read:
With Appreciation
To Knights of Columbus
Father Peter Paul Maher Council 6793
For outstanding community service,
Dedication to hosting the annual Halloween Party
and Enriching the lives of the residents of Inwood House
-- Inwood House Board of Directors
Our Lecturer and Inwood House Halloween party chairman William Gulban accepted the award on behalf of the council. The Inwood house Halloween party is scheduled for Saturday, October 28. If you would like to join us and become part of this extraordinary event please give me a call at 301 774 6338. I would like to thank the Brother Knights and their spouses and children who have been making the Inwood house Halloween party a great success over the past 8 years. Jack Giacalone
October Social Meeting - A Must For Your Financial Planning
On Thursday October 26, at St Peters, Classroom P, which is on the school side of the building, our fraternal benefits advisor Richard Morin will speak to us about Long Term Care and Medicare benefits. Two subjects that are both important and mysterious to most of us. Well, Rick will help to unravel the mystery and confusion surrounding these topics. Long Term Care planning and Medicare are not subjects to be understood only by the 55 and older crowd.
The earlier you are aware and understand these programs the better retirement financial planning decisions you will be able to make. This is such an important topic it will be open to everyone in the community.
Light refreshments will be served....Thank you
Dinner Dance And Auction Donations Needed
Your donations and participation are crucial to the success of our auction. If you, your family, or your employer would consider making a donation to support this annual fundraising event, it would be greatly appreciated. Baskets of any kind, such as sporting event or theater tickets, vacation time share, etc. are much needed and appreciated. We are also looking for individual items that will make up a basket, such as wine, children's toys, children's books, kitchen utensils, candles, or any other type of basket that you can think of. To make you donation please contact Joe Feakes TODAY at 301 774 0137.
Thanking you in advance for your support....
K of C Christmas Cards Offered
2006 Christmas Card Sale
Soccer Shootout
Sponsored by
Father Peter Paul Maher Council 6793, Olney, Maryland
Saturday, October 28, 2006 1 to 3 PM
St. Patrick's Church's Soccer Field
Come have fun and support our Council's youth programs. Let your kids/grandkids know about it. This contest is for Boys & Girls Ages 6 & under, 7-8, 9-10, 11-12, 13-14, and 15-18.
The First Place winner in each category will receive a medal and can move up to district/state competition. For more info or to volunteer to help out please contact Jim at 301 774 3694 or jim.obrien16@verizon.net
News From Supreme Council
Knight Served As Mission Specialist Aboard Space Shuttle Atlantis
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Commander Daniel C. Burbank, 45, a 25-year member of Edmund P. Perkins Council 6626 in Tolland, Conn., served as a flight specialist on the Sept. 9-21 mission of the Space Shuttle Atlantis, STS-115. Astronauts on the mission made improvements to the International Space Station.
The six-member space shuttle crew installed a second set of solar arrays, weighing 17.5 tons, on the space station, which doubled the station's ability to generate power from sunlight. The 12-day mission had been in planning and training for four years. Commander Burbank was a member of a two-man team that made a space walk Wednesday, Sept. 13, to activate the newly installed equipment to the space station. Commander Burbank graduated from Tolland (Conn.) High School and the U.S. Coast Guard Academy. He received a master's degree in aeronautical science from Embry-Riddle Aeronautical University. This was his second mission aboard the Space Shuttle Atlantis. During a 12-day mission, STS-106, in September, 2000, Commander Burbank prepared the International Space Station for its first permanent crew. Commander Burbank's father, Dan, is also a past grand knight of Council 6626. |
STS-115 Mission Specialist Dan Burbank participates in crew bailout training at the Space Vehicle Mockup Facility in Houston. |
Fr. Peter Paul Maher
Council #6793
Spaghetti Dinner
Sunday, November 12, 2006
5:00 pm - 7:30 pm
Spaghetti, Sauce, Meatballs
Italian Bread, Mixed Salad, Dessert
Iced Tea, Orangeade
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St. Patrick's Parish Center
Norbeck Rd, at Muncaster Mill Rd., Rockville
Donations at the Door
For more information or to volunteer to help with this event
please call Jack at 301-774-6338