Page 1 Bishop Nicholas A. Gallagher Council 8482 9623 Zaka Road, Houston, TX 713-937-1376 November 2018 November 2018 November 2018 Council Officers Chaplain Rev. John Keller 281-469-2686 [email protected]Grand Knight Dave Lewis (DeAnn) 713-628-8558 [email protected]Deputy Grand Knight Merv Albert (Mary Jane) 713-899-1513 [email protected]Chancellor Brian Gray (Julie) 832-767-9465 [email protected]Financial Secretary Larry Hogan (Barbara) 281-772-8958 [email protected]Treasurer Hugh McCrea (Theresa) 281-370-0023 [email protected]Recorder Chuck Stancil (Terri) 281-433-3461 [email protected]Warden Eugene “Smitty” Schmidt (Paula) 713-818-3646 [email protected]Advocate Matt Maciejeski 713-858-2056 [email protected]Inside Guard Paul McGarraugh 281-807-9003 Outside Guards Richard Carter (Cindy) 713-253-8482 [email protected]Mike Velez 832-876-2369 [email protected]Trustee—1 year Gary Maly (Deborah) 713-857-7267 [email protected]Trustee—2 year Jim Schier (Andi) 832-647-8696 [email protected]Trustee—3 year Fernando Flores (Dee Dee) 281-468-2854 [email protected]KNIGHTBEAT KNIGHTBEAT Meetings 1 st and 3 rd Wednesday at 7:00 pm—Zaka Road Hall—9623 Zaka Road Grand Knight’s Message by Dave Lewis November 2018: My Godwink Anyone who has recently watched the Hallmark Channel has seen an advertisement for the upcoming movie “A Godwink Christmas”. Wiktionary defines a Godwink as an event or per- sonal experience, often identified as coincidence, so astonishing that it is seen as a sign of divine intervention… I do not bring this up to advertise a Hallmark Channel movie or to imply what I going to say is in anyway astonishing, because it is not, but I believe that recently I received a Godwink. I have had Godwinks in the past when the homily addressed a recent prayer on a problem or need, a client paid an overdue bill just when I needed the money, or some other unexpected event happened just at the right time. I like to take this op- portunity to tell you about my recent Godwink. I am not a good or even adequate writer and as each month approaches I include in my prayers a selfish prayer to help me think of something for my Grand Knight’s Report. About two weeks ago it occurred to me that this month I should revisit my August Knightbeat. In the August Knightbeat I asked every 8482 Knight to be an “active Knight”. As a reminder, I suggested that one way you could be “active” is to volunteer, from one of the many ministries, at a Sunday Mass. As you recall, two weekends ago (Oct 13-14) Deacon Bill’s homily discussed the need for volunteers to fill the different positions (Greeter, Ushers, EMHC, Lecturer, Acolyte, MC, Sac- ristan, Cantor, etc). As we learn at our ACTS retreat, there are no coincidences. I believe this was a Godwink to me as well as all to step forward to answer Prince of Peace’s call for ministers. You can also help Dennis Majeski at Fellowship Sonday’s at the Knight’s table to present the Knights of Columbus to men of the parish. This is a good opportunity to get to know Brother Knights. On the 3 rd Sunday weekend we have the Tamale Sale after the Saturday evening Masses and then after the Sunday Masses until ta- males run out. Sammy Sedita needs leaders and helpers to expand the tamale sale to later Masses. This past month was a big month for your Council. On October 10 th you helped serve chopped beef sandwich, chips and soft drink to all who wanted to wish a Hap- py Birthday at Fr John’s Celebration. Before this event, several of your brothers helped chop the beef and make the sandwiches. Then on October 15 th your Council hosted the second Alpha meal. We then helped prepare food for two of the Pro- claim events and served the meal at the Dinner Theater on Friday night. Deacon Bill told me how appreciative everyone at Prince of Peace was for all the help provided by those Knights who volunteered in October. (Continued on Page 4) Mission Statement—Knights of Columbus Council 8482 Knights of Columbus, Council 8482, are committed to our principles of Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism. Our purpose is to serve our God and POP Community through the principle of Charitable Service by Catholic Gentlemen.
Trustee—3 year Fernando Flores (Dee Dee) 281-468-2854 [email protected]
KNIGHTBEATKNIGHTBEAT Meetings 1st and 3rd Wednesday at 7:00 pm—Zaka Road Hall—9623 Zaka Road
Grand Knight’s Message by Dave Lewis
November 2018: My Godwink Anyone who has recently watched the Hallmark Channel has seen an advertisement for the upcoming movie “A Godwink Christmas”. Wiktionary defines a Godwink as an event or per-sonal experience, often identified as coincidence, so astonishing that it is seen as a sign of divine intervention… I do not bring this up to advertise a Hallmark Channel movie or to imply what I going to say is in anyway astonishing, because it is not, but I believe that recently I received a Godwink. I have had Godwinks in the past when the homily addressed a recent prayer on a problem or need, a client paid an overdue bill just when I needed the money, or some other unexpected event happened just at the right time. I like to take this op-portunity to tell you about my recent Godwink. I am not a good or even adequate writer and as each month approaches I include in my prayers a selfish prayer to help me think of something for my Grand Knight’s Report. About two weeks ago it occurred to me that this month I should revisit my August Knightbeat. In the August Knightbeat I asked every 8482 Knight to be an “active Knight”. As a reminder, I suggested that one way you could be “active” is to volunteer, from one of the many ministries, at a Sunday Mass. As you recall, two weekends ago (Oct 13-14) Deacon Bill’s homily discussed the need for volunteers to fill the different positions (Greeter, Ushers, EMHC, Lecturer, Acolyte, MC, Sac-ristan, Cantor, etc). As we learn at our ACTS retreat, there are no coincidences. I believe this was a Godwink to me as well as all to step forward to answer Prince of Peace’s call for ministers. You can also help Dennis Majeski at Fellowship Sonday’s at the Knight’s table to present the Knights of Columbus to men of the parish. This is a good opportunity to get to know Brother Knights. On the 3rd Sunday weekend we have the Tamale Sale after the Saturday evening Masses and then after the Sunday Masses until ta-males run out. Sammy Sedita needs leaders and helpers to expand the tamale sale to later Masses. This past month was a big month for your Council. On October 10th you helped serve chopped beef sandwich, chips and soft drink to all who wanted to wish a Hap-py Birthday at Fr John’s Celebration. Before this event, several of your brothers helped chop the beef and make the sandwiches. Then on October 15th your Council hosted the second Alpha meal. We then helped prepare food for two of the Pro-claim events and served the meal at the Dinner Theater on Friday night. Deacon
Bill told me how appreciative everyone at Prince of Peace was for all the help provided by those Knights who volunteered in October. (Continued on Page 4)
Mission Statement—Knights of Columbus Council 8482 Knights of Columbus, Council 8482, are committed to our principles
of Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism. Our purpose is to serve our God and POP Community through the principle of
Charitable Service by Catholic Gentlemen.
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Council Directors
Membership Director Dennis Majeski (Jeanie) 713-249-4446 [email protected]
Program Director Tim O’Malley (Kiersten) 832-237-7236 [email protected]
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR COUNCIL OFFICERS Warden Eugene “Smitty” Schmidt (Each month we will feature one of the new officers)
Smitty was born in Spalding, Nebraska in 1947. He at-tended the 1st through 8th grade in a one-room school house before attending a Catholic high school. He attended com-
puter programming and business school in Denver, Colorado. He was drafted into the Army in 1969 and received an honorable discharge in 1971. He and Paula were married January 31, 1976, They have 4 children and 6 grandchildren. Smitty currently is the President and Owner of Curtis Wagoner Plastics Corp. He became a Knight of Columbus in October 2008 and was exemplified into the 4th Degree on February 27, 2010. He also held the office of Outside Guard before becoming Warden. Smitty is active in Habitat for Humanity, That Man is You, Adoration, Usher, Loaves & Fishes, St. Vincent DePaul Society and Casa Juan Diego. His hobbies include hunting, welding, woodworking and shooting.
K of C Monthly Tamale Sales By Sammy Sedita
Keep Christ in Christmas Magnets By Dennis Majeski Council 8482 is excited that during the Advent and Christmas season this year, we will be promoting “Keep Christ in Christmas” magnets. Also, when Lenten season arrives, we will be selling the “He is Risen” magnets. All profits will be used for charitable causes such as scholarships, seminarian support and to support other worthwhile projects. Dennis Majeski will be the coordinator for the sales of these magnets. The venues for selling these magnets will be on POP Church grounds and other ven-ues, where permitted. We are looking for retail sales at various retail locations during the Advent / Christmas season. The magnets will sell for $5.00 each and are now available. If you would like to purchase a magnet, please contact Dennis Majeski at 713-249-4466 or [email protected].
Date Dozen Profit
21-Jan 300 $1,304.19
4-Feb 350 $1,491.03
15-Apr 350 $1,421.73
29-Apr 300 $1,279.94
20-May 290 $1,242.57
17-Jun 240 $849.84
15-Jul 260 $1,057.11
19-Aug 280 $1,079.00
16-Sep 320 $1,294.00
21-Oct 350 $1,367.38
18-Nov
16-Dec
Totals 2018 3,040 $12,286.79
This month was another good month for our tamale sales. As you can see below the pork seems to continue to be the “big seller”. For October:
Beef—55 dozen Chicken—80 dozen Pork—130 dozen
Hot Pork—85 dozen December will be our big sales month since more people will be buying for Christmas. Please make plans now to spend a few minutes after the Mass you attend on December 16 to help support this, our big-gest fundraiser. Thanks for all you do for the Knights!
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MSGR. DANIEL SCHEEL HOME ASSOCIATION
Board of Directors President
Richard Carter (Cindy)
Vice-President Bill Vacek (Mary)
Secretary Larry Hildebrand (Pat)
Treasurer John Adams (Pam)
Year 2019 Richard Carter (Cindy) Larry Hildebrand (Pat)
Matt Maciejeski
Year 2020
Larry LaHaie (Melinda) Smitty Schmidt (Paula)
Bill Vacek (Mary)
Year 2021
Vince Bonura (Patricia) John Adams (Pam)
Having a Retirement, Birthday or
Anniversary Party? The KC Hall is available.
Call Matt Maciejeski
713-858-2056
Visit the Council website at http://www.kofc8482.org
Click this website address for direct access.
KNIGHTS HONOREDKNIGHTS HONOREDKNIGHTS HONORED By Dave Lewis
Knight of the Month - October, 2018 Dennis Majeski
Brother Dennis transferred to our Council in June of this year and immediately began working to help us become a better Council. He took on the difficult, demanding, often thankless, and extremely important job of Membership Director. He quickly reviewed the membership status with Supreme and initiat-ed the process to get everything current. He then took on the task of arranging the August
1 degree for candidates already approved, contacted candi-dates recruited, and recruited candidates. He marshalled through the approval process transfers and new brothers. He went 100 miles an hour at the August 1st Degree getting candidates checked in, payments received, and moving the process forward. He is in constant communication with the Worthy FS Larry, DGK Merv and your GK on issues of mem-bership. Yet he does not consider himself finished as he pre-sents new ideas and keeps your GK honest on the member-ship process. He has not focused only on membership but encouraged the Council to sell Advent and Easter magnets to help raise funds. He encouraged us to step up to honor our Brother Knights who have passed away. Thank you Dennis for your commitment to the Knights of Columbus and your hard work for our Council.
Grand Knight’s Message (Continued from Page 1)
November is also going to be very busy for our Council and especially the 4th Degree brothers. We need Prince of Peace’s 4th Degree to turnout in Social Bal-drick, Full Regalia, or Uniform. On November 3rd is the Silver Rose, Cardinal DiNardo will be presiding at two confirmation masses on November 6th and No-vember 7th. Our Memorial Mass to remember our Brother Knights who have passed away is on November 11th. We need the 4th Degree to participate as well as all Brother Knights not preparing for the Veterans Appreciation Dinner. We will need your help. Please volunteer by letting me know when you are able to help. These are just a few of the needs in the month of November. Be sure to read all the e-mails from the Council. Also check the Council website kofc8482.org on the Calendar Tab. We are trying make sure all the events are on the calendar. When you see the e-mail, don’t ignore it, let me know if you can help.
Vivat Jesus!
Dave
HAPPY BIRTHDAY FR. JOHN
On October 10 in the St. Andrews Center, the Brothers of Council 8482 prepared 1000 meals of chopped beef sandwiches, chips, pickles and a beverage for Fr. John’s 70th Birthday Celebra-tion. A good time was had by all and we wish Fr. John many more happy birthdays with us at Prince of Peace.
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Veteran’s Appreciation Dinner by Dennis Coburn
The annual Veteran’s Appreciation Dinner will be held on November 11, 2018 at the St. Andrew Discipleship Center from 6:00 pm until 8:30 pm. This year’s featured speaker will be NASA Astronaut Col. E. Michael Fincke U.S. Air Force (Retired). All veterans, active service personnel, their families, and those wanting to honor them are invited. A complimentary meal of pasta and meatballs, bread,
salad, dessert and beverages will be served. The parish youth will have an opportunity to meet privately with Col. Fincke in the San Pedro Center and take pictues. Please bring your military service photos, artifacts and memorabilia for display on our special Remembrance table. There will be a raffle drawing during the evening. If you received your raffle tickets in the mail, please turn your sold tickets to Matt Maciejeski by November 11. If you have not received tickets, please call Matt Maciejeski at 713-858-2056 or e-mail [email protected].
1st Prize—$500 gift card 2nd Prize—$300 gift card
3rd Prize—BBQ Dinner for 20 4th Prize—$100 gift card
Tickets are $3 each for a book of 5 for $10.00. Contact CAPT. Dennis Coburn, USN (Retired) at 281-381-8614 or [email protected] for infor-
mation.
E. Michael Fincke was selected as an astronaut by NASA in 1996. The Pennsylva-nia native is the veteran of three spaceflights, Expedition 9 in 2004, Expedition 18 in 2009, and STS-134 in 2011. For Expedition 9, Fincke served as Science Officer and Flight Engi-neer during his six-month stay onboard the International Space Station. While there, he per-formed four spacewalks. For Expedition 18, Fincke served as Commander, where he and his crew prepared the station for future six-person crews. For STS-134, Fincke served as Mission Specialist and completed three spacewalks. Currently he is serving as the Branch Chief for the Commercial Crew Branch working closely with the commercial providers to develop their new spacecraft systems, which will eventually provide round trip crew transportation services to the International Space Station. In addition to two NASA Distinguished Service Medals and three NASA Spaceflight Medals, Colonel Fincke is a recipient of the first International Space Station Leadership
Award as well as the Defense Superior Service Medal, Legion of Merit, and Meritorious Service Medals, among others for his military service. He is a Distinguished Graduate from the U.S. Air Force ROTC, Squadron Officer School and Test Pilot School Programs and the recipient of the U.S. Air Force Test Pilot School Col. Ray Jones Award as the Top Flight Test Engineer/Flight Test Navigator in class 93B.
Seven years in the making, SEXUAL REVOLUTION seeks to
examine the effects of the free-love experiment of the hippie generation and the prophetic encyclical, Humanae Vitae.
This beautiful documentary closely examines the history of the parallel develop-ments of the Pill and modern Natural Family Planning (NFP) by telling the little known story of the founding doctors – Dr. Gregory Goodwin Pincus and Drs. John & Evelyn Billings - all of whom were once colleagues.
The centerpiece of the film is the dramatic life story of Alana Newman, a talented secular musician who gives up her entire musical career for life, family, and love.
Alana shares how through desperation to know her father, she finally discovers the treasures of Theology of the Body, Humanae Vitae, and the riches of true free-dom through a dramatic conversion. The movie will be shown on November 3 at the St. Andrew Discipleship Center at 7:00 pm.. Admission is free.
Dear Brother Knight, Hurricane Michael made landfall as the fourth strongest hurricane ever to hit the U.S. It left a path of devastation in Florida, Georgia, Alabama and the Carolinas that will take years to rebuild.
But before the rebuild can begin, relief is needed. Many have stepped forward in mak-ing a gift in response to our last email, but the need is still great.
With your help, we will provide the affected individuals and families the relief they des-perately need. Your donation will allow us to continue working with local brother Knights and relief groups throughout the affected area to reach as many people in need as pos-sible. And with 100 percent of your donation going directly to relief efforts, you know your gift will make a big difference.
Please join the effort and DONATE TODAY.
Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest By Bob Chaya, Youth/Family Director
The annual Knights of Columbus Free Throw Contest will be held Janu-ary 26, 2019 from 4:00 PM to 6:00 PM in the Community Center at Prince
of Peace Catholic Community. All boys and girls between the ages of 9 and 14 are eligible to participate. Registration materials can be picked up at the Knights of Columbus table after Mass on any Welcoming
Sonday. Call Bob Chaya at 713-306-0026 or e-mail him at [email protected] for more information.
THAT MAN IS YOUTHAT MAN IS YOUTHAT MAN IS YOU By Max FritzelBy Max FritzelBy Max Fritzel
Insurance Message by Scott Marcum Pitfalls of Replacing Coverage You know the old saying, “the grass seems greener on the other side of the fence,” but we all know that it rarely is. The same holds true when it comes to replacing your existing Knights of Columbus life insurance with coverage of-fered by another company. Perceptions are deceiving. A move to the “greener” grass on the other side of the fence might seem like a good one, but it can leave you with less green in your wallet — in some cases, a lot less. That’s why it pays to remember another old adage, “Read the fine print.” There are many reasons to keep your existing coverage in force, whether that coverage is with the Knights of Columbus or with another company. I’ll focus on the potential pitfalls of replacing coverage here — pitfalls that an agent trying to convince you that the grass actually is greener might neglect to mention. First, all life insurance contracts contain a contestability period, which allows the insurer to contest claims made for a period — typically two years — after the contract is issued. Chances are this is no longer an issue with your current coverage. Second, it’s unlikely that you can obtain the same amount of coverage, for the same premium, that you were able to obtain with your existing contract. The two factors that determine how much you’ll need to pay for life insurance coverage are age and health. Certainly, you’re older now than you were when you took out your current coverage. There’s no way around that. And you have to ask yourself, has your health changed during that time? Is your blood pressure the same? Your cholesterol? Have you gained weight? All these factors can affect the amount of coverage you’ll get for your premium dollar. If someone encourages you to replace — or worse, drop — your existing coverage, please call me. I’ll show you how your existing coverage is working for you and why replacement is rarely in your best interest.
Let’s talk soon to discuss how our products can bring that peace of mind to you and your family. Scott Marcum 281-253-9654 [email protected]
MEMBERSHIP MESSAGE by SK Dennis Majeski, Membership Director
Knights of Columbus Council 8482 has grown by 13 new Knights with numerous transfers so far, in this fraternal year (July 2018-July 2019). As of October 22, 2018, the Supreme Council shows Council 8482 with 464 members. Our membership growth quota for the fraternal year is 31 new Knights and 11 new insured Knights. As you can see, our Council has considerable work to do be-
fore we close the fraternal year out on June 30, 2019. Please help us to identify other good Catholic men that we can have join our order. In my years with the Knights, I have found that there are many reasons that Catholic men join the Knights of Columbus. Foremost is the concept of a large fraternal organization, where men united together can serve their Church, Community and Families, and accomplish more than one individual could possibly do. The Fra-ternal nature of the Knights of Columbus, is where an individual and his family belong to a larger “Family”, where there is a caring and unified culture. In good times and bad, your Brother Knights are united. Again, the concept of service within the family, church and community, is a model that we continue to strive to raise to the highest level. This year’s theme for the Knights is “Faith in Action”. Those three words outline and frame our mission of dedication and service. This is why as an Order, we promote involvement in service at our parish, Prince of Peace. If you have not already volunteer for a ministry, please do so; and also go to an ACTS retreat or any retreat to renew your faith. Involvement is the key to growth within the Knights of Columbus. As your membership director, I can assure you that to obtain our goals for this year it is necessary that we MUST WORK TOGETHER. Stop by the Knights of Columbus table during Welcoming Sondays for fellow-ship and to check us out. Also, ask “What can I do to help”. Please check the www.kofc8482.org website for important events and news or call me at 713-249-4446 or e-mail [email protected]
Msgr. William D. Steele Assembly #2033 Fourth Degree
Special Advent Fellowship Sunday Event 12/8-9 by Jim McBane, Council Activities Director
Advent is a time of joyful preparation for the birth of our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. With that thought in mind and knowing that Father John has
long wished for Fellowship on every Sunday after all the Masses, the Knights of Columbus have stepped up to the challenge and are cooking for a special experimental Fellowship Sonday on December 8th and 9th. We will be preparing food after all of the weekend Masses. This will be a significant event with some new challenges for us. The event will help both the Knights of Columbus and the Prince of Peace Parish meet some of their goals.
Return of the Knights of Columbus to participating in Fellowship Sonday
Help Fr. John determine if extending Fellowship Sonday to all of the weekend Masses is both practical and effective.
Involve the Knights of Columbus more closely with the Spanish community.
Act as a fundraiser for our Seminarians. The Spanish community will actively participate with us after all of the Spanish Masses. Fr. Alfonso Delgado and Claudia Angulo, Span-ish Ministry Leader, are excited about both the timing of the event and to see the Knights of Columbus working more closely with the Spanish community. The next step is publicity and developing the cooking and serving teams. Watch the Knightbeat for more information to follow.
Zaka Road Hall Work Party by Richard Carter
The next Zaka Road Hall work party will be Saturday, November 10 starting at 8:00 am until 12:00 Noon. Projects to be completed are mowing the grass, trimming, edging and leaf blowing. Other project include pressure washing the slab and side of building, installing gutter covers and cleaning out the flower beds. Please join your Brother Knights in helping with the hall upkeep. There will be donuts and coffee in the morn-ing and chopped brisket sandwiches for lunch. Go to Signup genius to let us know that you will be there. https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10c0e4aacae2fabfe3-knights
Memorial Mass by Tim O’Malley, Program Director
Council 8482 is planning a Corporate Communion and our annual Memorial Mass on Sunday, November 11 at the 5:00 pm Mass. All Knights and their families are wel-come and encouraged to join us for the cel-ebration. For more information contact Tim O’Malley at [email protected] or call 832-237-7236.
On November 3, the Silver Rose Mass will be held at Prince of Peace. We will assemble at 4:30 pm and present the Rose at the 5 pm Mass. The Silver Rose will be on display, and then escorted to the alter dur-ing the presentation of the gifts. Please see the history behind the Silver Rose on page 13 of the Knightbeat.
On November 6 there will be a Confirmation Mass at Prince of Peace. We will assemble at 6:30 pm for the 7 pm Mass.
On November 7 there will be a Confirmation Mass at Prince of Peace. We will assemble at 6:30 pm for the 7 pm Mass.
On November 11 the Memorial Mass will be celebrated at Prince of Peace, Assemble 4:30 pm, Mass 5:00 pm
On November 15 The Patriotic Rosary will be held in the Mary Chapel at Prince of Peace. We will assemble at 6:30 pm. A minimum of 11 Sir Knights in Uniform, Regalia or Social will be required.
The 2019 Winter 4th Degree Exemplification will take place on Saturday, February 23, 2019 at Shrine of the True Cross
Church in Dickinson, Texas. Candidate registration and dinner begins on Friday night, February 22, 2019 followed by a hospitality suite at the Hampton Inn and Suites in League City, TX
If you or your candidate will be needing a hotel accommodation, you are encouraged to make your room reservation at the Hampton without delay. Your credit card will not be charged until checkout time. Call direct on 281-614-5437 to make your reservation. Be sure to ask for the discounted Knights of Columbus rate for the weekend. Group Code: KOC. Rate is $99.00 for either a King bed or two Queen beds plus applicable taxes. Breakfast is included.
The class honoree will be The Most Reverend SK Brendan J. Cahill Bishop of Victoria.
More detailed information on the exemplification will be in the December and January Knightbeat.
KNIGHTBITS Jim & Andi Schier and Jim & Mary Vossler just returned from a Princess Cruise to the Panama Canal. They stopped in Jamaica, Columbia, Panama, Costa Rica and Cayman Islands. They sailed thru the old Panama Canal and saw the new canal in operation. If you have a special event you would like mentioned in the Knightbeat, (birth, baptism, confirmation, wedding, or family party, trip, etc.) please send the information to:
Contact Holy Name Retreat Center at www.holynameretreatcenter.com (713-464-0211).
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Culture of Life Report By Todd Dorn, Culture of Life Director
This question comes up at every election. Can Catholics ever vote for a politician who is pro-abortion? First, let’s get this clear: abortion is intrinsically evil, which means it’s always wrong. No one, especially Catholics, can ever morally obtain, per-form or support an abortion. But when it comes to politics, things can be messy. It’s almost never the case that there is a candidate we agree with completely. Politics is all
about compromise and the “art of the possible.” What if a politician supports abortion, but also supports a lot of other good things? Or what if no major politician in an election is pro-life—should Catholics vote for the candidates based on other criteria? Cardinal Joseph Ratzinger (the future Pope Benedict XVI), while he was head of the Con-gregation for the Doctrine of Faith, addressed this question directly in a letter he wrote to a fellow Cardinal. And here’s what he said: “A Catholic would be guilty of formal cooperation in evil, and so unworthy to present himself for Holy Communion, if he were to deliberately vote for a candidate precisely because of the Candidate’s permissive stand on abortion and/or euthanasia. When a Catholic does not share a candidate’s stand in favor of abortion and/or euthanasia, but votes for that candidate for other rea-sons, it is considered remote material cooperation, which can be permitted in the presence of pro-portionate reasons.” In other words, a Catholic cannot be “personally opposed but support legal abortion” and if a Catholic ever decides to vote for a pro-abortion politician, he better have reasons good enough to justify it. The “proportionate reasons” is important, particularly since abortion is such a grave evil on such a wide scale, with millions of victims. It’s important to note that this reasoning applies to all moral is-sues in politics, not just abortion. Vivat Jesus,
Todd Dorn
FR. BIJU MATHEW HONORED Fr. Biju was honored at the 1st Degree Exemplification on October 3 at the Zaka Road Hall. Pictured L to R presenting Fr. Biju with his honoree certificate are Archdiocese of Galveston– Houston Chapter President James Hatcher, Grand Knight Dave Lewis, honoree Fr. Biju Mathew and Membership Director Den-nis Majeski.
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THE HISTORY OF THE SILVER ROSE Our Lady of Guadalupe had done so much for her people in Mexico that, in 1960, the Columbian Squires, the official youth organization of the Knights of Columbus, wanted to give something back to her. The group, headed by Brother Miguel Martinez Estrada, Grand Knight Andreas Saucedo and Fray Mar-gil De Jesus of Knights of Columbus Nuestra Senora de Monterrey Council 2312 in Monterrey, Mexico,
came up with the idea of running a rose to the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Monterrey, Mexico. The Squires were so enthused that they wanted to invite other Squires from two other countries on the North American Continent to participate. They called on Squires from Laredo, Texas, and London, Ontario. The Canadian Squires asked to start the relay running of the Rose from there through the United States and finishing up in Mexico. Bishop John C. Cody of London blessed the first rose. It was then flown to New York where it was received by Grand Knight Joseph Thomasen, who in turn took it to Supreme Knight Luke E. Hart. Mr. Hart then took the Rose to Dallas, Texas, and delivered it to district officers of the state of Texas. Texas State Deputy Jack Collerin received the Rose and took it to Laredo, Texas, where it was given to the Squires from Monterrey, Mexico, at the International Bridge in Laredo. They ran the Rose from the International Bridge to Monterrey through Sabinas Hidalgo N.L. Mexico to Cienega de Flores and on to the Basilica in Monterrey, Mexico on December 12, 1960. The first rose was a natural rose, and after a year it had decomposed. The Squires were so full of inspiration they de-cided to make yet another relay run in 1961, but due to the condition of the Rose it could not be used again. After con-tacting Grand Knight Arthur Mount at Council 1134, Reverend Edward Gatfield (FatherTed) and Bishop John C. Cody decided to make a bronze rose and sent it to the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Monterrey, Mexico. When Fray Antonio de Jesus Sacedon and the Squires of Circle 660 in Monterrey heard of the bronze rose, they decided to call upon Brother Miguel Martinez Montoya (owner of Joyeria Rosine) in Monterrey to make them a similar rose. The idea was to make a silver rose because silver is one of Mexico’s precious metals. The jeweler saw a beautiful bed of roses in a garden owned by Mrs. Shirla Ostwowk. He asked if he could have a rose as a model for the making of the “Silver Rose.” Mr. Montoya explained what had happened to the original rose in 1960 and what Canada was doing for Our Lady in Monterrey. Once she heard about the making of the “Silver Rose” she glad-ly gave him a rose and the stem to which it was attached. The rose bush from which the rose was removed was called “Rose of Peace.” The first “Silver Rose” was blessed by Bishop Alfonso Espino Silva. It was sent to New Haven to William L. Piedmont, Director of Fraternal Services at the Supreme Council Office. The Bronze Rose was blessed by Bishop Cody. It was received by Supreme Knight Luke E. Hart. Archbishop Francis J. Spellman of New York so admired both roses he kept them for a special Mass before they were flown to Texas. Texas State Deputy Jack Collerin, State Secretary Ed Gunter and Grand Knight Scott Grant of Fort Worth sent the roses on to Laredo. Laredo Council 2304 received the roses and turned them over to brother Knights from at the mid-point of the International Bridge. Brothers’ Louis G. Alanis received the “Silver Rose” and Brother Enrique Garcia re-ceived the Bronze Rose. Again the roses were taken to Sabinas Hidago and Cienega de Flores and on to Monterrey. This tradition symbolizes unity and especially the international brotherhood that has been jointly nurtured three countries. After 1961, the program was conducted by the Knights of Texas and Mexico and the Our Lady of Guadalupe Prov-ince of the Fourth Degree of the Knights of Columbus until the mid 1990s, when it was adopted as a Supreme Council program which grew to encompass three Silver Rose Routes
TODAY’S SILVER ROSE IS ONE OF EIGHT In March 2018, Our Lady of Guadalupe Silver Rose - One Life, One Rose Program will begin when eight Silver Ros-es start their journeys on various routes in Canada, the United States, and Mexico. Three routes will end in Mexico, an-other three in Texas, one other in Washington, D. C., and the eighth route will complete its journey at St. Mary’s Church in New Haven, CT, where the Knights of Columbus was founded. All eight of the routes will conclude their journeys on December 12, 2018 on the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of the Americas, the same day when the three Sil-ver Roses in Mexico reach the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Monterrey. 2018 marks the 58th year of the program which began in 1960 to honor the Blessed Virgin under her title of Our La-dy of Guadalupe, Patroness of the Americas. The program has continued since then as a project of Knights of Columbus councils and Fourth Degree assemblies in several jurisdictions. In 2001, Supreme Knight Carl Anderson expanded the program by beginning the “Running of the Rose” from the 119th Annual Meeting of the Supreme Council in Toronto. This is “a perfect program for the Knights of Columbus,” said Supreme Knight Anderson. “Through it we honor not only Our Lady of Guadalupe and express the unity of the Or-der, but we also reaffirm the Order’s dedication to the sanctity of human life. It is to the Blessed Mother that we turn in prayer as we work to end the Culture of Death that grips our society. As we think in terms of ‘One Life, One Rose,’ it is most appropriate that we turn to Our Lady of Guadalupe who made known her will through Juan Diego and the miracle of the roses.” Today, eight Silver Roses travel through North America exemplifying Knights of Columbus devotion to Our Lady and commitment to the Culture of Life. State Silver Rose Chairmen in each state or province set the schedule for Silver Rose prayer services within their ju-risdictions.
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November Wedding
Anniversaries
Jason & Ruth Gracey November 4, 18 years
Harold & Barbara Heath November 4, 57 years
Richard & Margaret Sandoval November 4, 46 years
Jim & Wendy Emmons November 8, 32 years
Dcn. Kevin & Peyton Cascarelli November 14, 26 years
Brian & Julie Gray November 14, 20 years
James & Cindy Armstrong November 16, 37 years
Jim & Susan Araas November 19, 37 years
Dennis & Jeanne Majeski November 20, 53 years
Eric & Meghan Flores November 21, 9 years
Allen & Cathey Morrison November 23, 27 years
Rusty & Lori Ramsey November 26, 27 years
Mike & Kathy LeBlanc November 27, 36 years
Bob & Janice McCarthy November 28, 48 years
If your anniversary is not showing up on this list,
The Annual Clergy Appreciation Dinner to honor clergy from the Archdio-cese of Galveston-Houston will be held at the Bayou City Event Center locat-ed at 9401 Knights Road, Houston, TX. Please watch the upcoming Knightbeats for more information.
Mardi Gras Party March 1, 2019 St. Andrew Discipleship Center
More information to follow in future Knightbeats
ADOPT-A-FAMILY by John Laube Each year over 400 needy families are adopted through the Mercy Ministry Adopt-A-Family Christmas program at Prince of Peace. Council 8482 participates each year in this ministry by adopting one of the larger families. Our Brotherhood participates by collecting toys, household goods, clothing and food for our adopted family. Your help is needed to provide for this family at Christmas. Please consider buying a needed gift or donating cash or a gift card this year. All items must be new. Gifts are to be wrapped and marked with boy, girl and the age, or the adult. Do not provide any perishable food items, alcohol or inappropriate violent toys. You can also call me and let me know if you would like to purchase items for a child or provide a minimum $25 gift card from either Wal-Mart or Food Town. We will have the “wish list” from our adopted family in the December Knightbeat. Please help provide for the chil-dren in the family and for a traditional Christmas meal. Call John Laube at 832-717-3555 or e-mail information to [email protected] to let me know if you would like to par-ticipate in this program.
Formation & Knighthood (2nd & 3rd) Degrees Knights of Columbus Council #10861 will be hosting “Knight in a Day” on Saturday, November 17, 2018 at St. Ignatius of Loyola Church - McGivney Hall, 7810 Cypresswood Drive, Spring, TX 77379.
Formation & Knighthood (2nd
& 3rd
) Degrees Registration: 9:30 am. at the Xavier Building entrance. Donuts, juice and coffee will be served during registration. Lunch will be served after the Major Degree, which will be free for the newly exemplified 2
nd and 3
rd Degree members.
All other attendees will be charged $7. Exemplification: Begins at 10:00 am. All attendees must bring a cur-rent membership card. All 1
st Degree Knights are encouraged to attend and enter into full
Knighthood in our order and learn the principles of Unity and Fraternity. All current 3
rd and 4
th Degree Knights, especially those who have not
witnessed the new Formation and Knighthood Degree, are encouraged to attend to support our candidates. Please call Brother Dennis Majeski at 713-249-4446 or e-mail to [email protected] to let him know you will attend.
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Catholic Daughters of the Americas Catholic Daughters of the Americas Catholic Daughters of the Americas Court of the Holy Family #2597 Court of the Holy Family #2597 Court of the Holy Family #2597 (Diana Walker, Regent)(Diana Walker, Regent)(Diana Walker, Regent)
LADIES: Please join us for Spiritual Growth and Education! Catholic Daughters Court of the Holy Family has launched our Wreaths Across America spon-sorship program for 2018. This is our 2nd year in a row to do this, and our chairman is Pam John-
son. This wonderful program helps us honor and pay tribute to our fallen soldiers, helps us to raise funds for Veterans’ programs and also for our Court. The Houston National Cemetery has a very touching ceremony where wreaths are placed on the graves of fallen soldiers on a designated date in December of each year. Each wreath is $15 and the Court will receive $5 for each wreath sold. The more wreaths we can sell, the more funds we raise to give back to de-serving charities. The deadline for orders is November 25th. October has been busy for our Court. We prepared and served dinners at the Alpha meetings. We enjoyed checking in the golfers and setting up the raffle prizes at the Prince of Peace Golf Classic on October 19th while enjoying some social time as well. Susan Gallagher spoke to us at our October meeting about the activities at the Mercy Ministry and how we can assist. We are hosting the Patriotic Rosary in the Mary Chapel on November 15th. We hope you will join us for this spe-cial program honoring our Veterans. Catholic Daughters of the Americas is the largest organization for Catholic women in the Americas and there is a very active, growing Court at Prince of Peace. Court of the Holy Family #2597 invites you to learn about an outstand-ing opportunity to foster community with other Catholic women at Prince of Peace. We offer consistent opportunities to serve others on a national, state, and local level and to nurture your spiritual life. And, we do all of that while devel-oping close friendships and having fun with one another! We invite you to join us! All women over the age of 18 are encouraged to consider membership in Court of the Holy Family. Our next meet-ing will be November 21 at 6:45 PM in room #201 of the St. Joseph Center at Prince of Peace. We will start gath-ering for fellowship and snacks at 6:45 PM with the meeting starting promptly at 7:05 PM. You are invited to join us to learn more about CDA and meet the members. For more information, please contact Diana Walker at 832-585-3241 or [email protected]
Join Catholic Daughters today!
The Patriotic Rosary will be held on November 15 at 7:00 pm
in the Mary Chapel at Prince of Peace. All Knights and their family are encour-aged to attend. Fourth Degree Knights in uniform/regalia are requested to arrive no later that 6:30 pm for instructions. Pat Frazier, Patriotic Rosary Chairperson for Catholic Daughters Court of the Holy Family #2597, is coordinating the par-ticipants. She can be reached at [email protected] or 409-728-5200. Pat is requesting eleven (11) Sir Knights to be available for one decade of the rosary, one (1) Sir Knight for the leading prayer and ten (10) Sir Knights for each Hail Mary. Fourth Degree Knights should contact Grand Knight Dave Lewis at 713-628-8558 and let him know that you will be able to participate.
WELCOME NEW KNIGHTS Please welcome the following new Knights who exemplified into the 1st Degree on Octo-ber 3. Pictured L to Right: Harold Hart; Carlos Monteiro; Chris Bertrand; Zion Sin-gleton; Fr. Biju Mathew; Alfred “Fred” Vigil; John Cavuoti; and Scott Marcum, KC Insur-ance Agent.
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