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FR. MAHER'S KNIGHTLY NEWS
'Help Us Help Others'
September 2007
VOLUME XXXII ISSUE 3
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Newsletter Contents:
Grand Knight's Message
We finished July with a very successful barbecue for the first-ever Seminarian Family Day Picnic at St. Patrick’s parish after a Mass celebrated by Archbishop Donald Wuerl. Eleven Brothers, wives, and family members planned, purchased, cooked, and served for 135 seminarians and their family members. Our contribution to the menu consisted of chicken, hamburgers, hot dogs, corn, and tomatoes. Our Council received thank you letters from Ms. Maris Moriarty, the picnic organizer, and Rev. Msgr. Robert Panke.
Next month, we will hold our annual Columbus Day Ball and the Maryland State 38th Annual Car Raffle Benefit. Please buy or sell the tickets you will receive and see me for additional tickets to buy or sell. Please help us to recruit new members and continue to “Help Us Help Others” through your enthusiastic participation in our Council’s activities.
Thank you, Harry F. Bushar, Grand Knight
Chaplain’s Message
by Father David A. Wathen
Our new Chaplain was kind enough to contribute the following short spiritual reflection for our monthly newsletter, while he was relaxing at home in Kentucky with his parents after more than two months of pilgrimages (three to the Holy Land and one to Lourdes):
'Listen to Him'
How good are you at listening to what others have to say? To listen well is a skill that requires constant discipline. This is especially true in our modern world filled with so much noise.
At the Transfiguration of Our Lord the Father is heard saying to Peter, James and John: "This is my Beloved Son, listen to him." Of all the people who have ever walked this earth we should want to listen very carefully to every word Jesus speaks. Why? In another gospel passage Peter says to Jesus: "Lord you have the words of eternal life." We hang on to every word Jesus speaks because his words give life, and they lead to eternal life.
May we all be attentive to Jesus' words and allow them to transform us more and more into his glorified likeness.
District Deputy Message
by Ernest E. Harley - District Deputy, # 11
The Supreme Membership and Recruitment Blitz is coming in October. Each Council is asked, prior to the actual blitz, to prepare a plan for accomplishing their membership requirements through their blitz efforts.
The plan should contain the times, places, and how recruitment goals will be accomplished. At the Grand Knights College and through information imparted by the District Deputy, Councils were informed of the upcoming event and methods for doing their recruitment.
Grand Knights, their membership chairmen, and committee members should establish a plan of action, that can be successfully implemented. This plan should include methods to reactivate former members, transfers, and signing of new candidates. A good start in recruiting will be an excellent start in obtaining Star Council.
Excerpted from an Email from our Worthy State Deputy, Edgar Haynes
Our Supreme Knight recently sent a letter to all District Deputies, Grand Knights and Financial Secretaries regarding the film "Bella". It is a heartwarming and inspirational film about an unwed mother and her decision to choose life. It presents a positive message about the culture of life we support as Knights.
Our Supreme Knight has asked us to help make this film a success and send a message to Hollywood that wholesome movies will be well received at the box office.
Insurance Report
How Do Annuities Compare With Other Investments
| Feature | K of C Annuity | CD's | Mutual Funds |
| Tax-deferred | yes | no | no |
| Avoids probate | yes | no | no |
| Safety Guaranteed | yes | yes | no |
| Lifetime Income | yes | no | no |
| Liquidity | yes | yes | yes |
Which are important to you? Which make a difference to your financial well being? Annuities are growing in popularity. Why? The annuity may be used to fund an IRA (new or a rollover), save money for retirement, leave to children (avoids probate), provide a lifetime monthly income -- all these possibilities with guaranteed interest and safety. “Time is money”; tax deferral buys time. The more time you can buy, the faster and larger your assets can grow. The Knights of Columbus is a 62+ billion dollar nonprofit insurance company for Catholics with the highest possible rating given by the A. M. Best Company (A++ superior) and Standard & Poor (AAA superior).
Call your Brother Knight and council’s field agent today . . . so he can review the “ins and outs” of our Order’s outstanding Annuity Programs.
Fraternally, Rick Morin, FICF/LUTCF Your K of C Insurance Agent (301) 384 7627
Bits and Pieces
Help Finding Council Brother Knights
We need help in getting contact information for the following council brother knights:
If you have any knowledge of the whereabouts or status of these brother knights, please call Don Hemke (Financial Secretary) at 301-774-7511 as soon as possible. This is important, so any assistance will be greatly appreciated.
Take advantage of this great opportunity to spend an enjoyable evening with your wife or significant other. This evening promises good food, drinks, companionship, and dancing. If you’ve not been out for a while, seize this opportunity. For ticket information, please call Homer Chen at (301) 460-0580 and enjoy your evening out. You’ll be glad you did. Please respond before 9/19, so that we will have sufficient time to order your ticket.
Spring Raffle Winners
The spring raffle was drawn at the Spring Raffle Pot Luck Dinner on June 25 and the winners were:
$500 winner Robert Broughton
$100 winner Lynn Feakes
$50 winner Elena Curran
Congratulations to you all….Jack Giacalone, PGK
2008 Entertainment Books
Click on image to view flyer:
ART AUCTION
Sponsored By
Knights of Columbus, Father Peter Paul Maher Council 6793
To Benefit the Community Support & Charitable Programs of
Father Peter Paul Maher Council
on
Saturday Evening, October 20, 2007
at
Longwood Community Center
19300 Georgia Avenue
Brookville, MD
Preview: 6:00 p.m. Auction: 7:00 p.m.
Admission: $10.00 per person
Door Prize
Wine & Cheese ~ Hors D'oeuvres
For Tickets or Information Call:
Jack Giacalone (301) 774-6338
Major Credit Cards Accepted
Featuring Art in All Media & Price Ranges
Please show your support today! Visit marlinart.com
And any purchase you make will benefit our organization.
Simply enter code 60002 upon check out.
Coordinated for your pleasure by
Marlin Art Inc., 920 Grand Blvd., Deer Park, New York 11729 (631) 242-3344
Selection may include:
| AGAM | ALVAR | BORELLI | BOULANGER | BRODINKY |
| CHAGALL | DELACROIX | FAZZINO | GHAMBERO | GORMAN |
| HAENRAETS | KUN | LENA LIU | ROBERT LUI | MOSES |
| NEIMAN | PARCHELL-OLSON | ROCKWELL | ROTHENBERG | SCHLUSS |
| SHVAIK | TARKAY | WISSOTZKY | WOOSTER-SCOTT | WYETH |
| ZULE | SPORTS MEMORABILIA | AND MANY MORE! | ||
Art Auction - Continued
The Council Art Auction, in October is the largest fund raiser of the year. In order to maximize the fund raising capability of the event, we would like all of our members to purchase tickets and attend the auction. In addition, we would like everyone to sell additional tickets to family, friends, neighbors and co-workers. The more people we bring to the event the greater our success. This Art Auction is a great place to begin your Christmas shopping. The art work presented will suit everyone pocketbook and taste.
To help cover the cost of refreshments and supplies we will accept Patron ads to be placed in the program book. The ad is $25 and you will receive2 free tickets valued at $20. So help us make this event a huge success and buy your tickets today. Please contact me at 301 774 6338 or jgiacal@verizon.net for Patron ads, to purchase your tickets or to volunteer to help.
Thank You, Jack Giacalone, PGK
K of C Health Longevity
by Bill Gulban
It doesn't take long to figure out that our deceased Brother Knights or members of their families have succumbed because of cardiovascular disease, which has the highest national average death rate. My attempt in writing articles on health is to improve the health of Brother Knights and anyone else who reads them and to extend our lives so that we may keep doing the work of our mission.
Cardiovascular disease is still the number-one killer in America. It accounts for about 37% of all deaths, according to the American Heart Association.
Five Foods Proven To prevent Heart Attacks
Most of us know that a diet rich in fruits, vegetables and whole gains and low in saturated animal fats lowers the risk of heart disease. But certain foods have been shown to be particularly beneficial. Of course, no food is a magic bullet--you still need to exercise daily and maintain a healthy weight--but eating the recommended amounts of the following can go a long way toward preventing heart disease.
Spinach. Like most fruits and vegetables, spinach is rich in vitamin and minerals. What makes spinach stand out for keeping the heart healthy is folate, one of the B vitamins. Studies have found that folate helps prevent the build up of homoscysteine, an amino acid in the blood that is a major risk factor for heart disease and stroke. Two cups of raw spinach (about 2 ounces) has 30% of the daily value for folate-- ½ cup of cooked spinach provides 25%. Frozen and fresh spinach are both good, but beware of canned spinach--it may have excessive amounts of salt. Too much salt increases blood pressure, and high blood pressure is another major risk factor for cardiovascular disease. Alternatives are asparagus where 4 spears have 20% of the DV of folate. Also, many breakfast cereals are fortified with folate--check the labels.
Salmon. Is rich in omega-3 fatty acids. Omega 3s reduce inflammation and make your blood less “sticky,” which prevents plaque--fatty deposits-- from clogging your arteries. Having unclogged arteries reduces the risk of heart attack and stroke. The American Heart Association recommends 2-3 ounce servings of salmon a week. Alternatives include mackerel, lake trout, sardines, herring and albacore tuna. If you don’t like fish, have 1-teaspoon of ground flaxseeds daily--sprinkle on cereal, yogurt or salads, and drink plenty of water to avoid constipation.
Tomatoes. The vegetable is loaded with lycopene, a carotenoid that gives them their color and reduces cholesterol in the body. Cooked and processed tomato products, such as juice and sauce, provide the greatest benefits. Recommended is 1-cup of tomato juice (23 milligrams (mg))or ½ cup sauce (20 mg) daily. Alternative includes 1 ½ cups of cut-up watermelon contain 9-13 mg of lycopene.
Oatmeal. This cereal is one of the best and most studied sources of soluble fiber. It absorbs water and turns to gel during digestion and absorbs excess cholesterol from the body. About 5-10 grams of fiber per day can reduce LDL (bad cholesterol) by about 5%. Recommended is 1 ½ cups of cooked oatmeal daily. Alternatives include kidney beans and brussel sprouts each have 3 grams of fiber per ½ cup.
Pomegranates. This fruit is loaded with polyphenols, an antioxidants that neutralize free radicals, which can damage the body’s cells. Polyphenols help maintain cardiovascular health by scooping up free radicals before they damage arteries. Red wine and purple grape juice are great sources of polyphenols, but pomegranates have the highest amount. Recommended is 1.5 ounces of concentrated pomegranate juice daily. Alternative include red wine (2-5 oz glasses/day for men and one for women and purple grape juice (4-6 oz/day).
This article is supported by the University of Colorado and Health Sciences Center, Bottom Line Newsletter.
Newsletter Access Survey
Would you consider receiving only our electronic newsletter at http://www.kofc6793.org and, thereby allow us to save the expense of mailing a hard copy to you each month?
Please reply to me, Harry F. Bushar, at harry.bushar@fda.hhs.gov or (301) 929-1425. Thank you.
Silver Knight Award
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The Silver Knight Award is available to a 3rd Degree Knight who recruits 2 new members, participates in 3 council programs, and attends 3 Business Council meetings. |
Fr. Peter Paul Maher
Council #6793
Spaghetti Dinner
Sunday, September 30, 2007
5:00 pm - 7:00 pm
Spaghetti, Sauce, Meatballs
Italian Bread, Mixed Salad, Dessert
Iced Tea, Orangeade
at
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 Harry at 301-929-1425
Invitation to All Ladies of
Fr. Peter Paul Maher
Council #6793
Afternoon Tea and Fellowship
Sunday, October 21, 2007
2:00 pm - 4:00 pm
St. Patrick's Parish Center
Norbeck Rd., at Muncaster Mill Rd., Rockville
RSVP: Please respond to Barbara Mazonkey at 301-253-6274
or Roberta Homick at 301-762-6786 by October 7
September and October 2007 Calendar
| September 1 | State Picnic - Edgemere - 1 PM - Saturday |
| September 5 | Council Executive Meeting - Cottage - 7:30 PM |
| September 12 | Council Business Meeting - 7:30 PM - Olney Inn Room |
| September 16 | St. Patrick's Parish Picnic - 3 PM - Sunday |
| September 18 | *Tootsie Roll Campaign Meeting - Cottage - 7:30 PM - Tuesday |
| September 20 | Sullivan Brothers Assembly Flag Retirement - Pot Luck - 7 PM |
| September 23 | * Council Membership Drive - St. Peter's |
| September 26 | Council Social Meeting - 2nd Degree - 7:30 PM - Olney Inn Room |
| September 30 | *Council Membership Drive - St. Patrick's |
| September 30 | *Council Spaghetti Dinner - St. Patrick's - 5 PM - Sunday |
| October 3 | Council Executive meeting - Cottage - 7:30 PM |
| October 6 | *Columbus Day Ball - LaFountaine Bleu - Glen Burnie 7:30 PM - Saturday |
| October 10 | Council Business Meeting - 7:30 PM - Olney Inn Room |
| October 18 | Sullivan Brothers Assembly Regular Meeting - 8 PM |
| October 20 | *Art Auction - Longwood - 6 PM - Saturday |
| October 21 | *Afternoon Tea and Fellowship - St. Patrick's - 2 PM - Sunday |
| October 24 | Council Social Meeting - 1st Degree - 7:30 PM - Olney Inn Room |
| October 27 | Soccer Shoot Out - St. Patrick's - 1 PM - Saturday |
| October 27 | Inwood House Halloween Party - 5 PM - Saturday |
| * additional information in this newsletter | |
If you would like any information or would like to participate in any of the above activities please contact us at 301-929-1425.