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Page 1 St. Anthony’s Council 12300 Knight Writer
Brothers,
First I want to recognize all of the hard working
brothers who organize and help with the fish fry
and volunteered with the Mardi Gras. These food
events bring people together. The article “Full
Stomachs, Full Hearts” in the March issue of the
Columbia magazine describes how food is an es-
sential part of life and integral to the Christian
faith. The article describes how food is a
very visible part of our Order’s presence in
communities around the world. Every time you volunteer your time for
these events, remember you are helping bring to the parishioners’ hearts
the sense of togetherness.
Vivat Jesus,
Jorge Gonzalez
Words From Our Grand Knight
K N I G H T S O F C O L U M B U S
C O U N C I L 1 2 3 0 0 ;
S T . A N T H O N Y C A T H O L I C
C H U R C H ; W Y L I E , T E X A S Knight Writer
M A R C H - 2 0 1 2 V O L U M E 4 ; I S S U E 3
http://www.wyliesquires.org
Deacon Pete Martinez Circle # 5279
Chief Squire: Sean Fletcher
Business meetings are on the first Saturday of every month in Father Pondant Hall at
6:00 pm.
Updated Calendars @
http://
www.kofc12300.org
Next Meeting:
Tuesday
March 13th
7PM Rosary
In Chapel
7:30PM Meeting
Father Pondant Hall
GK Jorge and Lady Jane
Awards 2
Eagle 3
Family of the Month 4
Mardi Gras, Mortgage
burning Celebration
5
Membership
Special Olympics
7
8
From our Lecturer 9
Calendars 11
Inside this issue:
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For his tireless efforts for his council and parish
on the weekends, between his travels to and
from his San Antonio job, Raul Medina was
named Knight of the Month for January.
Manny Cardoza was recognized last month for
his youth ministry work in the council and parish.
Knight of the Month—January
The Knight Writer
EDITOR
Jorge Gonzalez
STAFF ASSISTANT
Joe Picard
HOW TO REACH US
grand-
knight.council12300@gmail.com
joseph.picard@verizon.net
Grand Knight
Jorge Gonzalez
Deputy Grand Knight
Ken Danker
Chancellor
James Williams
Financial Secretary
Richard Ramirez
Treasurer
Joseph Picard
Recorder
Craig Self
Advocate
Brian Tucker
Trustees
Bill Kane, PGK
Joe Hersley, PGK
John Parker, PGK
Warden
Manuel Cardoza
Guards
David Dominquez
David Gayton, Sr
Lecturer
Gary Kruse
Knight of the Month—December
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“On Eagles Wings!”
In appreciation for the support of council 12300, Chief Squire Sean Fletcher and Squires from Circle 5279 presented an Eagle to adorn the top of the flag pole in Father Pondant Hall to Grand Knight Jorge Gonza-les and the Brothers of Council 12300.
Deacon Pete Martinez Circle 5279, with the guidance and direction of Counselors Pat Fletcher, Mike Shuster, David Savage, Bryan Finley, and Fr. Andrew, has grown to become an active spiritual and inspirational or-ganization for our young Catholic gentlemen, ages 6-18. Thanks, Squires!
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Kruse Family Recognized as
“Family of the Month”
And a family contribution it indeed is, as the Doris and Gary Kruse
sons—Matt; Timothy, and Andrew join Council Lecturer Dad as they ac-
cept the January “Family of the Month” Award from Grand Knight Jorge
Gonzales. Mom Doris and daughters Miriam, Laura, and Theresa also
contribute as they participate in parish and council activities. Congratula-
tions and Thanks to the Kruse Family!
.
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Mardi Gras & Mortgage-Burning
Congratulations, St. Anthony Parish, as the mortgage is burned under the
watchful eyes of our Pastor, Fr. Andrew Semler, and FS Richard Ramirez.
Preparation of Gumbo and hall decoration go on,
before the parish gathers to celebrate the paying off
the Church mortgage.
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An estimated 550 parishioners came thru Fr. Pondant Hall in order to celebrate Mardi
Gras festivities and enjoy gumbo, hot dogs, and mac ‘n cheese!
The young crowed had fun competing for the nomination of King, Queen, Prince and
Princess.
Mardi Gras Enjoyed by All
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Membership
Our Goal: Offer every Catholic gentle-
man the opportunity to become a Knight!
Youth Volunteer Wanted Summer will be upon us before you know it and so will
the youth soccer games. Brother Bill Norris would like to
find a volunteer to help or take over the coaching duties
starting this summer. If you
are interested please contact
the Grand Knight or Bill Norris
for more information.
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DALLAS DIOCESAN KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
VOLUNTEERS
SPECIAL OLYMPICS TEXAS - AREA 10 TRACK & FIELD COMPETITION
APRIL 27 & 28, 2012
SPECIAL OLYMPICS SPRING GAMES 2012
CEDAR HILL HIGH SCHOOL
1 LONGHORN BLVD; CEDAR HILL, TX 75104-2748
469-272-2000
FRIDAY – APRIL 27TH FROM 4:30PM TO 8PM
SATURDAY – APRIL 28TH FROM 7AM TO 5PM The earlier starting time allows some events to be
run before Opening Ceremonies this year.
Knights and their spouses, children and friends will assist Mr. Dwayne Lovell in awarding the
medals and ribbons to each of the athletes. There will be one award tent on Friday and two
award tents on Saturday that will require 8 to 10 volunteers at each site at all times. Assisting
the athletes of the Special Olympics is entertaining and worthwhile as well as a very rewarding
experience.
Brother Knights, bring along your spouses, children and friends, sunglasses, caps and sunscreen
lotion, as this will be an outdoor event. This can serve as one of your State Council Service Pro-
gram Awards necessary for the council to be awarded the prestigious Star Council Award by the
Supreme Council. The women are invited to help with the handling of the medals and ribbons
and the children are invited to cheer for the athletes when they receive their awards.
COME ONE, COME ALL, THE MORE THE MERRIER.
Friday, April 29th Shift #1 4:30PM to 8PM
Saturday, April 30th Shift #1 7AM to 11AM
Shift #2 11AM to 2PM
Shift #3 2PM to 5PM
Feel free to work one shift or as many shifts as you are able to work into your busy schedule. Any
time that you can spend assisting the athletes of the Special Olympics is greatly appreciated.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SAFE ENVIRONMENT GUIDELINES:
We have been informed by the Knights of Columbus Safe Environment Chair that all members of
the Knights of Columbus and their family members are encouraged to assist with the upcoming
Special Olympics events. All volunteers that do assist should be Safe Environment cleared; other-
wise, they will be paired with a volunteer that has been cleared. Non-Catholic volunteers are wel-
come to assist with the presentation of awards and will be paired with a volunteer that has been
safe environment cleared.
Please respond to Jim Massey, Diocesan Coordinator for Special Olympics, at
jfm00523@sbcglobal.net or 972-235-6158 as soon as possible.
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From Our Lecturer
Gary Kruse
Valentine’s Day, Again, Revisited
Last year I spoke about the relationship reduction be-
tween Saint Valentine and the Church calen-
dar ...correlating it to the loss of resolve in keeping a hap-
py marriage. Each time the Church limited its connection
to Saint Valentine, the more dire the situation against
marriage has become. As speculative that it may have
sounded, the news of the day has proven that Matrimony is now under an even in-
creasing attack. (And) as the pope, and Cardinal Burke have addressed the issue
of Christian persecution; we are not far from “its” escalation either. However,
what you are seeing is not mere happenstance, but part of a nature of degenera-
tion ...of what fulfills the sacrament of marriage: children.
Basically, one can to understand the culprits attacking marriage, as inter - con-
nected in an “unholy trinity”, perpetrating an agenda that effects marriage at all
turns. If you look at the trinitarian image of God, you will see the Father and the
Son with the Holy spirit emanating from the two. Similarly, the Family has a simi-
lar “image and likeness” ...with the father, the mother... and the child emanating
from the two. In the case of the culture of death surrounding abortion; you have
the introduction of Birth Control, the legalization of Abortion, and the prolifera-
tion of Sterilization (along with a host of other demonic children) emanating from
the first two. The sad part is, this “trinity” is something you can find in recorded
history that makes it all predictable. As I had mentioned a year before:
“The feast day of St. Valentine was a “Simple feast day” until 1955, when it
was reduced to a “commemoration”. (And) In 1969, the commemoration was
eliminated from the General Calendar for universal liturgical veneration. “
“Historically, what connected in 1960(?) ...about four or five years after
the removal of the “feast day” in 1955? Birth control was legalized in our
country. Then what connected in 1973(?) ...about four or five years after
the removal of the “commemoration” in 1969? Abortion was legalized.
That would seem to be a little more than coincidental.” (Continued on page 10)
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From Our Lecturer
Now, why “Sterilization” is the third part of this unholy trinity, is that it derives from
the frustration of the failure of the first two. Today's same gender relation-
ships are an extended form of the sterilization process. Can you get this third
aspect without the first two. Can you get to Charity without first having Faith
and then Hope. The entire issue is embedded in selfishness, need I say more?
Now, you ask, why do I drag this back to Valentines Day? You walk into the store,
and what do you see? May I revert back again to last year...
“So why isn’t the secular world trying to get rid of “Valentines Day” despite
its heavy Catholic connection; and the swift repulsion of anything “Church”
by the culture of death? Perhaps, it’s an intervention ...through the inten-
tions of a “Saint” ...saying wait a minute; you have disregarded something
really important! And, here is a tangible sign, even with my signature on it!”
But then, I went on speculating:
“It’s like the enemies of the Church; building an idol over a Holy Land site,
just to hide it. After while, someone will recognize that our enemies have
marked the spots for a return. And it is sure looking like we need a
“return” of the extra graces that a Saint Valentine’s feast day could sup-
plement for “Happy Marriages”; especially for our families’ sake.”
Given the danger family values are in today, perhaps, I was selling the idea short;
and should ask for a new “holy day of obligation” instead.
Sources:
Baltimore Catechism
Human Life International
...others
(Continued from page 9)
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APRIL 2012