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FR. MAHER'S KNIGHTLY NEWS
'Come Grow With Us!'
December 2006
VOLUME XXXI ISSUE 6
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Newsletter Contents
Grand Knight's Message
Holiday Best Wishes
As we enter into this Holy Holiday season I would like to wish all my Brother Knights and their families a very Merry Christmas and a Happy and prosperous New Year. We hope that 2007 will bring a renewed sense of enthusiasm and fraternity, encouraging new and continued support for our Council and its activities for the New Year.
We still have a lot of work to do.... "COME GROW WITH US"
Thank You, Jack Giacalone, your Grand Knight
Chaplain's Message
Advent
December 3, 2006 is the first Sunday of Advent for us all, the Universal Church. How privileged we are to be reminded once again the real meaning of human dignity and life; that is to know God, to become more like God, and to bring others to God.
The Advent season begins with the End, the coming of Christ at the end of time. Soon enough, the Advent liturgies will once again bring us the story of the first coming of Jesus into our history. This season holds the power to touch our hearts, to awaken our memories, and to help us grow in faith.
Scripture uses a variety of images to describe Jesus' Second Coming - a master who settles accounts, a bridegroom coming to meet his bride, and harvest time. Which one would closely apply to our daily lives, Worthy Knights?
God bless us, Fr. L. Tou
District Deputy Message
by Ernest Harley, DD
The many Councils of District #11 have the distinct pleasure to contribute funds each year to persons interested in the Priestly vocation. Our contributions and our participation, creating a bond of love and gratitude, links the Councils of the District and those Seminarians forever across the years.
Through our generosity and the generosity of others, the Catholic Church is well on its way to fulfilling the requirements of Priests so badly needed to carry on the multi-faceted ministry to God's people. The Seminarians, who are free from the worries of finances, can concentrate on being strong spiritually and intellectually.
We as members of the Knights of Columbus gladly give away whatever is necessary to bring about to the peoples of the Nation, and indeed the World, the blessings of the words of Christ. In our prayers for, and in giving support to the Seminarians, we reflect on the choices we make about the needs of humankind.
As we consider the choices of new additions to the growing number of Seminarians given our support, uppermost in our mind is the effectiveness of their relationship to the people. Collaboration with Parishes and the Archdiocese helps build strong ties and knits the two worlds together. As we members of the Knights of Columbus and members of District # 11 give our support let us consider the changing needs of the communities.
Fraternal Benefits
Scrooge Didn't Believe
We can all remember the story of Scrooge and his failure to believe in the spirit of Christmas. To all but the Scrooges of the world, the celebration of the birth of Christ brings with it a warm feeling of family ties, a joy and pleasure that out faith brings to others.
That same warm feeling comes from owning life insurance. Just knowing that, because of what you have planned, your loved ones will have joys and comforts for years to come if something should happen to you.
I don't think Scrooge would have believed in life insurance either, but men of good will do. And the world is a better place because of them. Through life insurance, they know that comfort and security will not be only for one day, but instead, a gift that will provide for their loved ones for years to come.
This Christmas, give the gift of security and protection. From my family to you and your family, I wish you a Blessed and Holy Christmas!
Fraternally, Rick Morin, Your K of C Insurance Agent
News From The Financial Secretary
Just a reminder to the membership that we have a new Financial Secretary, Donald M. Hemke. If you are aware of a member of the Council who has not received his dues notice or other mailings from the council, please remind him to contact the Financial Secretary, or any Council officer, with his updated contact information.
Any member having questions on his bill status or status of his current membership card should also contact the Financial Secretary. Don can be reached at: 18729 Willow Grove Road, Olney, MD 20832, by telephone at 301-774-7511, or by email at gumpermd@verizon.net.
New Year's Eve Ball
The Fr. Rosensteel Council in Silver Spring would like to invite you their Annual New Year's Eve Ball on December 31st. Live music will be provided by Joker's Wild. The light fare provided will be hors d'oeuvres and Steamship Round. All the party favors and an open bar are included. The price is $40 a person before November 15 and $50 after. You can't find such a great deal for that price anywhere in town. We are expecting a sell out so be sure to get your tickets early. This will be a great evening. For tickets or more information please contact Grand Knight Rob Seubert at 240-286-1905.
Degrees In December
All of our brother Knights should strive to achieve full Knighthood, 3rd degree, as soon as possible. This month that goal will get easier. There will be an Exemplification of the second and third degrees of our order at Rosensteel Council on Tuesday, December 12, for the 2nd degree and on Friday, December 15, for the 3rd degree. Both degrees will begin at 8:00 pm. All first and second degree members should consider taking their next degree at this time. To attend, please contact Homer Chen at 301-460-5080.
Christmas Card Sale
Keep Christ in Christmas this year! Send and give religious Christmas cards and support a great cause. To enjoy the real beauty of these cards in color, and to print an order form, please visit our website at www.kofc6793.org and place your order today. The proceeds from this year's sale benefits the Gabriel Project. Please call Marc Long at 301-518-1040, or mail your order form to Marc at: 9201 Tulip Grove Road, Gaithersburg, MD 20879. Thank You
Soccer Shoot-out Winners
6 and under Girls - Pee Wee Bilodeau
6 and under Boys - Teddy Bilodeau
7 & 8 Girls - Ariella Amaguana
7 & 8 Boys - Will O'Brien
9 & 10 Boys - Rico Lizbinski
11 & 12 Girls - Calleigh Dheehan
11 & 12 Boys - Ian Patterson
13 & 14 Boys - Orlando Amaguana
15 & 18 Boys - Matt Sheehan
Shoot Out winners were invited to the Council's Spaghetti Dinner on Sunday, November 12 where their trophies were presented. Congratulations to all of our winners!!
Basketball Free Throw
Sunday January 28th
Longwood Recreational Center
5 to 7 pm
Boys and Girls 10 to 14 years Old
Trophies to winners in each age group. Winners can compete in district and statewide competition
If you have any questions please call Jim O'Brien at 301-774-3694.
Bits and Pieces
Knights of Columbus Board of Directors Elects Officers, Fills Vacancies
Savoie becomes Deputy Supreme Knight, O’Reilly is new Supreme Treasurer
The Board of Directors of the Knights of Columbus elected officers for the coming year at its quarterly meeting here Oct. 27. The 26-member board governs the international organization’s fraternal, charitable and insurance operations.
Carl A. Anderson, a past state deputy of the District of Columbia, was re-elected Supreme Knight, a post he has held since 2000. Dennis A. Savoie, a Past State Deputy of New Brunswick and formerly Supreme Treasurer, was elected Deputy Supreme Knight, replacing Jean B. Migneault, who is retiring. Robert J. Lane of Connecticut, was re-elected Supreme Secretary. John W. O’Reilly Jr., a Past State Deputy of Louisiana, was elected Supreme Treasurer.
Paul R. Devin of Massachusetts, was re-elected Supreme Advocate. Bishop William E. Lori of Bridgeport, Conn., was re-elected Supreme Chaplain. Lawrence G. Costanzo, a Past State Deputy of Arizona, was elected Supreme Warden. Yves Duceppe, a Past State Deputy of Quebec, was elected to fill the board vacancy created by the retirement of Mr. Migneault, also of Quebec, which is the Order’s largest jurisdiction with more than 104,000 members. Supreme Master of the Fourth Degree Joseph P. Schultz, a Past State Deputy of California, was re-elected to another term.
In addition, Supreme Knight Anderson announced the appointment of a second Assistant Supreme Secretary, Ronald J. Tracz, who has been serving as Administrative Assistant (Fraternal). Tracz will join Donald Kehoe, a Past State Deputy of Virginia, in the post. Anderson also announced the appointments of Stephen M. Feiler as Administrative Assistant to the Supreme Knight; Luis F. Guevara of Mexico as Special Asssistant to the Supreme Knight; and Edward J. Mullen of Connecticut as Administrative Assistant to the Supreme Knight for Insurance. George Hanna, a Past State Deputy of the District of Columbia, was appointed Vice President for Fraternal Services, and Patrick E. Kelly, formerly an attorney in the U.S. Department of State’s Office of Religious Freedom, was appointed Vice President For Public Policy.
ENTERTAINMENT BOOKS 2007
To order, call Doug Keeter at 301-570-5202
Fr. Peter Paul Maher Council presents our Annual
Family Christmas Party
SUNDAY, DECEMBER 17, 2006, 3-6 PM
St. Patrick's Parish Center
(Norbeck Road and Muncaster Mill Road in Rockville)
| Music | Gifts for the Kids | Good Eats |
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A visit from SANTA and much more Have your Picture taken with Santa Christmas Raffle Drawing Introduction of Seminarians |
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Each Family - Please bring ONE MAIN DISH large enough to feed 10 people
The Council will provide Dishes, Utensils, Salad, Dessert, and Beverages
Please call Harry Bushar at 301-929-1425 no later than December 15th,
to let us know if you will be attending, the number of people in
your group and the gender and ages of any Children.
Please Volunteer to help with the preparation and setup for this event
WE NEED HELP, Please Call Jack Giacalone at 301-774-6338
Keep Christ In Christmas Poster Contest
Once again this Christmas season Fr Peter Paul Maher Council will sponsor the Keep Christ in Christmas Poster Contest for children in grades one thru eight. Winners in 3 categories will receive a $50 savings bond, at the council level. Winning art work, in each category, will be sent to the state for the state wide competition.
The winning children and their families will be invited to our councils Christmas party, December 17, at St Patrick's Parish Center to see their winning work displayed and to receive their savings bond. Please go to our web site www.kofc6793.org for more information, contest rules and the poster identification tag that must accompany each poster.
Good Luck....
December 2006 and January 2007 Calendar of Events
Fr Peter Paul Maher Council 6793
December 2006 and January 2007 Calendar of Events
| December 1 | Olney Theater Event Cinderella |
| December 2 | Breakfast with St. Nick, St. Peter's Parish Center |
| December 6 | Council Executive Meeting- Cottage 7:30 PM |
| December 13 | Council Business Meeting - 8:00 PM |
| December 17 | * Council Christmas Party - St Patrick's Parish Center |
| December 20 | * Caroling at Montgomery General Hospital |
| December 21 | Sullivan Brothers Assembly Christmas Party- Montgomery Council |
| December 25 | Merry Christmas! |
| January 1 | Happy New Year! |
| January 3 | Council Executive Meeting- Cottage 7:30 PM |
| January 10 | Council Business Meeting - 8:00 PM |
| January 18 | Sullivan Brothers Assembly - Renewal of Obligations -- Montgomery Council |
| January 22 | Right to Life March, Washington DC - See January Newsletter |
| January 25 | Council Social Meeting - 1st Degree, St. Peter's, Classroom P |
| January 28 | *Basketball Free Throw at Longwood Rec. Center |
* See Newsletter for additional information. If you would like any information or would like to participate in any of the above activities please contact us at 301-774-6338
THE COUNCIL'S COMPLETE AND UPDATED ANNUAL CALENDAR CAN BE VIEWED ANYTIME AT www.kofc6793.org (Select the "Calendar" button on the left side of the web page)
Pope Appoints Supreme Knight Anderson to Pontifical Council
Carl A. Anderson, Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus, has been appointed by Pope Benedict XVI as a consultor to the Pontifical Council for Social Communications for a five-year term.
The Pontifical Council for Social Communications, under the direction of Archbishop John P. Foley, a Philadelphia native and a Knight of Columbus, is responsible for addressing issues and interests in cinema, radio, television, and the news media as they pertain to the teaching and mission of the Catholic Church.
Mr. Anderson, who has served as Supreme Knight since 2000, also serves as a member of the Pontifical Council for the Laity, a consultor to the Pontifical Council for the Family and to the Pontifical Council for Justice and Peace. He was also the only Catholic layman from North America to serve as an auditor to two recent World Synods of Bishops, in October 2005 and October 2001. In 1998, Pope John Paul II appointed him a member of the Pontifical Academy for Life.
From 1983 to 1998, Mr. Anderson taught as a visiting professor of family law at the Pontifical John Paul II Institute for Studies on Marriage and Family at the Pontifical Lateran University in Rome. In 1988, he became the founding vice president and first dean of the Washington, D.C., campus of this graduate school of theology, now located at The Catholic University of America.
Mr. Anderson holds degrees in philosophy from Seattle University and in law from the University of Denver. He is a member of the bar of the District of Columbia and is admitted to practice law before the U.S. Supreme Court. He and his wife, Dorian, are the parents of five children.
Christmas Caroling At Montgomery General Hospital
Please come and join us in our traditional hour of caroling at Montgomery General Hospital on Wednesday, December 20th. We will meet in the hospital lobby at 6:45 pm and will sing carols throughout the hospital until 8 pm. As always, songbooks will be provided and no singing ability is required. This is a small way for us to brighten the season for those confined to the hospital during the holiday season.
If you have any questions please contact Steve Goldhammer at 301 570 9613. Bring your family and friends for an hour of sharing the joy of the holiday season with others.