Our Lady of Grace Knights of Columbus Council #14765
“Knights of Indian Land” - Newsletter
COUNCIL OFFICERS May, 2014
Chaplain SK Rev. John Giuliani, CO 803-548-7282
Associate Chaplain SK Rev. Elbano Munoz, CO 803-524-2555
Grand Knight SK Vince Rosacco 803 -396-7786
Deputy Grand Knight SK Paul De Rosa, PGK, FDD 727-457-3083
Chancellor John Ehrmanntraut 803-396-0968
Warden James Turco 803-802-0818
Financial Secretary SK Ronald Leddy, PFN 803-394-5839
Treasurer SK Louis Russo 803-802-5279
Recorder Lou Koch 803-547-3092
Inside Guard Carmine Ravenola 803-547-4894
Outside Guard Dave Mancina 803- 900-8456
One year Trustee SK Bob Szeligowski, PGK 903-632-7202
Two year Trustee Bob Montag 949-278-7885
Three Year Trustee SK Frank Manipole, PGK 803-804-4305
Advocate SK Paul Kennedy 803-431-7760
Membership Director SK Brian Greene, PGK, FDD 803-431-7760
Program Director SK Paul De Rosa, PGK, FDD 727 457 3083
Operation Hope Chairman Bob Michaud 910-599-4039
Fundraising Chairman S/K Brian Greene, PGK, FDD 803-431-7760
Church Director SK Frank Manipole, PGK, FDD 803-804-4305
Pro- Life Chairmen SK Frank Manipole, PGK & Brian Greene. PGK, FDD
District Deputy SK Dan Hamilton, PGK, PFN 803-631-5180
GRAND KNIGHT’S MESSAGE
“We Can Do Better Together”
Vivat Jesus
Dear Brother Knights,
April has been very busy. Starting with the communion breakfast on the 16th
we had 9 Knights participate at the Mass and breakfast.
Thank you for all the brothers that participated at the Easter morning sunrise
Mass. It was standing room only.
Bob Michaud kicked off Operation Hope in April with a big bang bringing in
over $1300.00 on the first weekend of the event. Please help Bob keep the
momentum going by participating with May’s event.
The State convention was held on April 25th and 26th. It proved to be very
lively as elections were held for new State officers and we have a new State
Deputy Frank Davis. Frank has been a Knight for over 30 years and was born
in Lancaster and lived the majority of his adult life in the Fort Mill before
retiring.
Remember you became a Knight to make a difference. Get involved in one
activity, you will make a difference.
God Bless,
Vincent Rosacco
Grand Knight Council 14765
Visit our website at: <kofc14765.org>
“We can do better together”
“PRAY THE ROSARY EVERY DAY”
PAST GRAND KNIGHT
RECOGNITION
Past Grand Knights of
Our Lady of Grace Council
SK Brian Greene, PGK, FDD
SK Robert Szeligowski, PGK
SK Frank Manipole, PGK
Past Grand Knights of the Order
SK Brian Greene, PGK, FDD
SK Paul De Rosa, PGK FDD
SK Frank Sesta, PGK, FDD, PFN
SK Michael Lenhart, PGK
MAY CALENDER OF EVENTS
May 6, 2014 Business Meeting
May 11, 2014 Mother’s Day
May 16, 2014 Fourth Degree
May 17, 2014 Memorial Mass/deceased
May 18, 2014 Parish Picnic
May 21, 2014 Social Luncheon/ Mama’s
May 21, 2014 Fundraiser Meeting
May 23, 2014 Operation Hope
May 24, 2014 Operation Hope
May 26, 2014 Memorial Day
May 26, 2014 Conformation
May 27, 2014 Officers Meeting
May 29, 2014 Ascension of our Lord
May 30, 2014 Fish Fry/Parish House
Council Shirts and Hats
Contact: Sharon Davis,
Tele. 704-607-2250
MEMORIAL MASS FOR DISEASED MEMBERS – SATURDAY MAY 17, 2014
Our council has made arrangements for our Annual Memorial Mass to
honor our deceased Brother Knights who are in God’s care. The Mass will
be at the 4:00 PM at the recreation center. We ask that as many brothers
as possible attend this Mass and pray with our Mission and their families.
If possible please wear your council shirts of jacket and tie and pocket
badge. The families of our deceased Knights will bring up the gifts.
God Bless you all!!
Thank you
Our Lady of Grace, Pray
for us and the whole
world.
“MAY IS MARY’S MONTH”
“MARY MOTHER OF GOD”
“MARY MOTHER OF OUR CHURCH”
"And Mary said to the angel, "How shall this
be, since I have no husband?" And the angel
said to her, "The Holy Spirit will come upon
you, and the power of the Most High will
overshadow you; therefore the child to be
born will be called holy, the Son of God. And
behold, your kinswoman Elizabeth in her old
age has also conceived a son; and this is the
sixth month with her who was called barren.
For with God nothing will be impossible."
And Mary said, "Behold, I am the servant of
the Lord; let it be to me according to your
word." And the angel departed from her.
(The Gospel of Luke 2:34-37) (Luke 2:38).
BIRTHDAY GREETINGS
FOR MAY 2014
Happy Birthday Brothers
Brian Greene, PGK, FDD
George Hatzinikits
Richard Huyatt
Ron Leddy, PFN
Frank Manipole
Jameson Murphy
Happy Birthday Brothers and
many Happy Returns
God Bless you all
MAY SOCIAL LUNCHEON
Our next social luncheon will be on Wednesday May 21,
2014 at Mama’s Restaurant starting at 11:30 AM. We
would like to see more of our brother Knights attend.
Most of the time Father John is there to lead us with a
blessing. No council business is discussed, strictly Social.
COMMUNION BREAKFAST
Our Communion Breakfast was
a success with 12 Brother
Knights and some of their wives
attending Mass and then to Di
Dee’s diner for breakfast. We
prayed together and broke
bread together. A truly
wonderful fraternal occasion.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL #14765
FIRST ANNUAL FISH FRY Friday, May 30, 2014 at
The Parish House
5:30 PM to 8:30 PM
MENU
Fish Fillet – French Fries – Cole slaw – Macaroni and cheese
Dessert – Iced tea – Lemonade – Condiments - Raffles
COST
Adults $8.00 per person
Children 6 years to 17 years $4.00 per person
Under 6 years old free
Tickets purchased at the door will be $2.00 extra per person
TAKE OUT IS AVAILABLE ONLY IF PRE-PAID
FOR THOSE WHO DO NOT WANT FISH WE WILL HAVE
VEGGIE AND BEEF BURGERS WITH THE SIDES
TICKETS AVAILABLE NOW AND AFTER MASS ON
MAY 16, 17 AND MAY 22, 23, 2014
Contact Paul De Rosa and order your tickets as soon as possible
E mail [email protected] or call 727 457 3083
BE ON THE LOOKOUT
FOR THIS YEARS
CHARITY DRIVE DRAWING
“200 CLUB” KICKOFF
JUNE 1, 2014
Look for your tickets in the mail any time after
June 1, 2014.
Prizes
First prize $300.00
Two second prizes of $100.00 each
DRAWING WILL BE AT OUR
ITALIAN NIGHT SPAGHETTI DINNER
MONDAY OCTOBER 13, 2014
MEMORIAL DAY MAY 26, 2014
HONOR OUR BRAVE MEN AND WOMEN WHO GAVE THEIR LIVES FOR
OUR COUNTRY AND PRAY FOR THOSE
NOW SERVING AND IN HARMS WAY
GOD BLESS THEM!!
“IF WE EVER FORGET THAT WE ARE ONE
NATION UNDER GOD, THEN WE WILL BE
A NATION GONE UNDER” Ronald Raegan
The true meaning of Memorial Day
Memorial Day now suffers the same secular fate as Christmas -- its commercial value has
far outstripped its original meaning.
That fact is especially evident here in a resort area, where Memorial Day weekend is
considered the kickoff to the busy summer season.
Although there is nothing terribly wrong with that, and we couldn't change it anyway, we
hope readers will give a few moments thought to the real meaning of Memorial Day this
weekend.
The trouble with evoking memories from past military conflicts is that it is like looking at a
grainy black-and-white photograph or newsreel (an outdated term in itself).
For many Americans who can barely remember life without color photography, looking at
these black-and-white images has little impact. They represent another time, one that is
hard to connect with today.
But for those who lived through the past few wars, there is color in the memories, and for
many of those who served in the military, the color is blood red.
For them Memorial Day is not a history lesson, quickly forgotten like other lessons from
our school days. For them it is the father, the brother, the son, the husband, the pal who
never came home.
And for those of us living today, the war dead are our vivid connection to Memorial Day --
because it is an eerie fact that many of us would not be here today were it not for a quirk of
fate that allowed our fathers to survive a war.
How many of the more than 400,000 World War II dead would have fathered the geniuses,
the creators, the liberators of today's generations?
How many of the 116,000 World War I dead, the 54,000 Korean War dead, or the 58,000
Vietnam War dead? How many of the 500,000 Civil War dead would have fathered
children whose impact would still be felt in our lives today?
Actually, many of these dead patriots were themselves only 18 or 19 years old, so they were
robbed of the chance to leave us any legacy other than the memory of their sacrifice.
A wounded seaman who was taken aboard a rescue vessel during the D-Day invasion was
quoted in Life magazine about the fundamental mystery of war:
"(The ship) was loaded with the bodies of sailors, soldiers, airmen; the wounded and
survivors. And on board was the body of my friend Pete Petersen. He was going to be 21 on
June 22. One thing you always wonder is, who makes that decision: Who dies and who
doesn't?"
On this holiday weekend, let's not forget the meaning, the mystery and the tragedy behind
Memorial Day.
OPERATION HOPE 2014
OPERATION HOPE DATES
FRIDAY MAY 23rd, 2014
SOUTHERN LIQUORS 3 PM TO 5 PM
WALMART 1 PM TO 3 PM AND 3 PM TO 5 PM
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SATURDAY MAY 24th, 2014
SOUTHERN LIQUORS 11 AM TO 1 PM AND 1 PM TO 3 PM
WALMART 11 AM TO 1 PM AND 1PM TO 3 PM
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Our Operation Hope Chairman Bob Michaud will have
signup sheets available at our meetings. Please, call him at
910-599-4039 and give him the times that you will be
available to help.
Charity, the First Principal of our Order
FIRST ANNUAL GOLF TOURNAMENT SPONSORED BY
OUR LADY OF GRACE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
COUNCIL #14765 INDIAN LAND, SC.
STONEBRIDGE GOLF CLUB
MONROE, SOUTH CAROLINA
We need all the help we can get to make this fundraiser a success.
Please contact Carmine Ravenola and ask him how you can help.
Help is needed with signing up golfers, securing tee and hole
sponsors, raffle prizes, gifts for various recognition for closest to the
pin, longest drive, hole in one, closest to the line, etc. It is never too
early to start selling and organizing foursomes and single players.
This can be an awsome day of fraternity, friendship and fun with
other members of the council and members in the community. You
can also have your wives and guest’s play and or come on down for
the dinner.
Golf Committee:
Carmine Ravenola 803 547 4894
Louis Koch 803 547 3092
David Doyle 803 396 5358 (Sponsor tees and holes)
Call one of thees brothers and sign up to help
REMEMBER, ALL OF THIS IS FOR THE BENEFIT OF OUR CHARITIES!!
LETS KEEP THE BALL ROLLING!!
SEE FLYER ON THE NEXT PAGE AND GET STARTED
Pray for the canonization of
Venerable
Fr. Michael J. McGivney
Founder of the
Knights of Columbus
APOSTLE TO THE YOUNG
Born August 8, 1852
Died August 14, 1890
ASCENSION OF OUR LORD
May 29, 2014
The Ascension of Jesus (anglicized
from the Vulgate Latin Acts 1:9-11
section title: Ascensio Iesu) is the
Christian teaching found in the New
Testament that the resurrected Jesus
was taken up to Heaven in his
resurrected body, in the presence of
eleven of his apostles, occurring 40
days after the resurrection. In the
biblical narrative, an angel tells the
watching disciples that Jesus' second
coming will take place in the same
manner as his ascension.[1]
NOMINATION COMMITTEE
CHAIRMAN APPOINTED
John Ehrmanntrout has been appointed to head up
the nominating committee. If you are interested in
running for any office please contact John ASAP
COUNCIL SLATE OF OFFICERS SUBMITTED
BY THE NOMINATING COMMITTEE FOR
FRATERNAL YEAR 2014/2015
Grand Knight Vincent Rosocco
Deputy Grand Knight Paul De Rosa, PGK, FDD
Chancellor Carmine Ravenola
Warden James Turco
Financial Secretary Ron Leddy (Appointed)
Treasurer Lou Russo
Recorder Louis Koch
Inside Guard Roch Girard
Outside Guard David Mancina
Advocate Paul Kennedy, Jr.
One year Trustee Robert Montag
Two year Trustee Frank Manapole, PGK
Three year Trustee Brian Greene, PGK FDD
Elections will take place at our June business
meeting. Please come on down and take part in the
election process.
Bradley Bardon Field Agent,
Knights of Columbus Insurance
803 572 9272 cell 919 802 1377
Fraternal Assistance
Brothers,
There are some members for one
reason or another that cannot
come to our meetings. This does
not mean that we are not
interested in hearing from you.
We would like to hear from you
or your family with any
information regarding your
health and wellbeing.
KNIGHTS OF
COLUMBUS
PRAYER
O Almighty and Eternal God, Lord
of the Universe, sustain us, we
beseech Thee, o'er the course of
"life's tempestuous sea." Keep us,
we pray Thee, secure within the
Bark of Peter, ever trustful of Christ
and his Vicars to guide us along the
ways of peace and prosperity. May
Jesus, Our Savior, preserve us in the
unity of the Holy Faith and confirm
our hopes of sharing its treasures
with America. Send forth the power
and love of the Holy Spirit, that we
may be blessed in our efforts to set
forth Thy glory in this land under
the patronage of Mary's Immaculate
Conception. Let our Fraternity
flourish in justice and charity and
give eternal praise and glory to the
Most Holy Trinity. Be mindful of
each of our brothers, departed, and
receive them into the haven of
eternal peace. Amen.
Pray for our departed Brothers
Kyle Wagner
September 30, 2011
Hugh P. Cahill
November 26, 2011
James J. Hermacinski
August 23, 2012
WENT HOME TO THE LORD
MOTHERS DAY
MAY 11, 2014
There are times when only a
mother's love
can understand our tears,
can soothe our disappoints,
and calm all of our fears.
There are times when only a
mother's love
can share the joy we feel
when something we've
dreamed about
quite suddenly is real.
There are times when only a
mother's faith
can help us on life's way
and inspire in us the
confidence
we need from day to day.
For a mother's heart and a
mother's faith
and a mother's steadfast love
were fashioned by the angels
and sent from God above.
OPERATION HOPE
RESULTS FOR
APRIL, 2014
$1, 360.00
GREAT JOB
THANKS TO ALL
WHO MADE THIS
POSSIBLE
WELCOME ABOARD!
NEW MEMBERS
Sean Murphy
William McDonough
TRANSFERS
SK Michael Lenhart. PGK
Family Fraternal Benefits
Being a member of the Knights of Columbus is an opportunity to be
part of the largest Catholic lay organization in the world. Being an
insured member means you’ve taken full advantage of the benefits
of membership. Avail yourself and your family of our full line of life
insurance, retirement and long-term care products and you’ll help
chart a course to safe waters in your financial future.
In addition to our strong, secure products, there are Family
Fraternal Benefits that can help our members facing unique needs.
Many of these benefits are unique to the Knights of Columbus and
our members. Some of these benefits include:
Guaranteed life insurance benefits for uninsurable children
Death benefits available for stillborn or miscarried children
Orphan benefits
Member/spouse accidental death benefits
To learn more about these contact your agent.
Bradley Bardon, Field Agent Knights of Columbus, Insurance 803-572-9272
PRO LIFE
Prayer
Heavenly Father, we have turned our backs on you
and your principles in your Word. We have allowed
man to usurp Your role as God over life and the
number of our days. But we come to you in
brokenness and repentance over our sin.
We cry out for Your mercy and ask You to remove
the scourge of abortion from our land.
Use us as your vessels, Lord, to bring the light of Your
Truth to our nation once again. Because of Christ we
pray,
Amen.
FOOD COLLECTION
DON’T FORGET THE NEEDY
`
Our Lady of Grace Knights of Columbus food
collection will continue throughout the year. We are
asking that everyone coming to our meetings to
bring some nonperishable food item. Canned goods,
pasta, peanut butter, jellies, dried cereal, paper
products, etc. Of course we have no place to store
these items as food pantries do, so we will continue
to take all of the collected food to the local pantries
serving Indian Land. The Supreme council has a
program that all councils will receive $100.00 for
every 500 pounds of food donated. That is a good
way to take that money and use it for other charities.
Let’s take advantage of this program! So far we have
contributed over 300 pounds for Thanksgiving and
BelAir pantry. We are almost there!!! Thank You
LOOKING AHEAD
June 1, 2014 Ascension of our Lord
June 2, 2014 “200 CLUB” starts
June, 3 2014 Council Meeting and
Council Elections
June 14, 2014 Flag Day
June 18, 2014 Social Luncheon
June 18, 2014 Fundraising Meeting
June 20, 2014 Fourth Degree Meeting
June 24, 2014 Officers Meeting
June 28, 2014 Installation of Officers
Mass at 4:00 PM,
/dinner
July 1, 2014 No business mtg. in July
July 4, 2014 Independence Day
July 16, 2014 Social Luncheon
July 16, 2014 Fundraiser Meeting
July 18, 2014 Fourth Degree
July 29, 2014 Officers Meeting
August 5, 2014 Business meeting
August 6, 2014 Drug, Alcohol and Essay
Contest begins
August 15, 2014 Assumption of the
Blessed Virgin Mary
August 20, 2014 Social Luncheon
August 20, 2014 Fundraiser Meeting
August 26, 2014 Officers Meeting
August 29, 2014 Officers Meeting
August 30, 2014 Operation Hope
PRO – LIFE
“Life is an opportunity, benefit from it.
Life is beauty, admire it.
Life is a dream, realize it.
Life is a challenge, meet it
Life is a duty, complete it.
Life is a game, play it.
Life is a promise, fulfill it.
Life is sorrow, overcome it.
Life is a song, sing it.
Life is a struggle, accept it.
Life is a tragedy, confront it.
Life is an adventure, chase it.
Life is luck, make it.
Life is too precious, do not destroy it.
Life is Life, fight for it.”
Mother Teresa
FORTH DEGREE OF OUR HONORED ORDER
FATHER MICHAEL J. McGIVEY
ASSEMBLY # 3149
Assembly Officer's Meetings:
May 9th room 104 @ 7:00 PM Assembly Officer's
Assembly Drills and Meetings:
June 20th room 104 @6:00 Drill (Room 103) & Assembly
Assembly Meetings and Socials with our wives:
May 16th Room 103 & 104 @ 7:00 PM Assembly & Social
Vivat Jesus,
Neil Boddie FN
803-371-4888
Help Support our Troops
The Knights of Columbus want to provide care packages, cards as well as farewell and welcome back ceremonies to parishioners and their immediate families serving in the armed forces and/or deployed in dangerous areas around the world. Please send contact information for those serving to Neil Boddie at [email protected]
MEMBERS AND FAMILIES
SICK AND IN DISTRESS
Continued prayers for Denise Doyle, Daughter of Connie and Dave Doyle,
Jerome McDonald who broke leg recently
Get well for Paul De Rosa, Junior, Son of Clara and Paul De Rosa
Continued prayers for Theresa De Rosa, Daughter of Clara and Paul De Rosa
Prayers for Jerome McDonald undergoing surgery on leg
Continued prayers for our service members in harm’s way
The Cause of Venerable Michael J. McGivney
The process of “saint making,” more properly called the process for canonization, is normally long and
complex.
In 1997, Archbishop Daniel A. Cronin of Hartford, Conn., opened Fr. McGivney’s cause for canonization.
Dominican Fr. Gabriel B. O’Donnell was named the postulator, or promoter, of the cause.
Over the next three years, in collaboration with the Knights of Columbus and the archdiocese, Fr. O’Donnell
and others compiled the historical record of Fr. McGivney’s life and works.
Some 700 pages of documentation—called “the acts”—were presented to Archbishop Cronin in March 2000.
He attested to their authenticity and entrusted them to Fr. O’Donnell. That same month, Fr. O’Donnell
conveyed the acts to the Congregation for the Causes of Saints at the Vatican. The Congregation for the
Causes of Saints soon attested that the Church’s norms had been successfully met in this initial diocesan
phase of the process toward sainthood.
The Congregation for the Causes of Saints appointed a relator, or advocate, to work with Fr. O’Donnell in
the writing of the positio, or extended argument, for Fr. McGivney’s canonization.
The positio is nearly 1,000 pages in two volumes, one Fr. McGivney’s biography, the other an essay on his
spirituality. The volume on spirituality is organized around his life of virtue. The biography is based on text
prepared for the cause by Christopher Kauffman, professor of American Church history at The Catholic
University of America in Washington, D.C., and author of two books on the history of the Knights of
Columbus.
The positio was presented to the Congregation for the Causes of Saints in January 2002.
On June 30, 2000, the diocesan phase of the investigation into a reported miraculous cure attributed to Fr.
McGivney’s intercession was completed. That report was also conveyed to the congregation, where it
unrewent strict review. One miracle is required for beatification, at which time Fr. McGivney would be
declared “Blessed.” Another miracle after that declaration is required for canonization or sainthood.
The important work of guiding the reported miracle through the process of approval by the Congregation for
the Causes of Saints belongs to the postulator of the cause. Often, such a process requires additional
information on medical terms and procedures from the locale where the reported miracle occurred.
The postulator should be present in Rome to be available to collaborate with the Congregation. In order to
make this possible, the Knights of Columbus, the chief sponsor of the cause of Venerable Fr. Michael
McGivney, appointed a new postulator, Dr. Andrea Ambrosi, to handle the cause. Fr. Gabriel B. O’Donnell
will become the vice-postulator in the United States.
On the eve of Palm Sunday, March 15, 2008, Pope Benedict XVI approved a decree recognizing the heroic
virtue of Fr. Michael McGivney, founder of the Knights of Columbus. The papal declaration was a major
step that significantly advances the process towards sainthood and gives Fr. Michael the distinction of being
regarded as “Venerable Servant of God.
In December 2011, Brian Caulfield, a communications specialist in the executive office of the Supreme
Knight, who holds a master degree in Theology was appointed as second Vice Postulator. His charge is to
promote the Cause in the Philippines, where it is hoped that a miracle will come through the intercession of
Fr. McGivney.
FIRST COMMUNION CLASS OF 2014
Our Lady of Grace Knights of Columbus council #14765
presented Rosaries to the 2014 First Communion class after
Mass on April 26, 2014. Rosaries was presented by Paul De
Rosa Deputy Grand Knight in the presence of families,
members and officers of the council. Families of the
communicants were very appreciative of the sentiment and
the well wishes from the Knights. Attached on the plastic
bag were the words from the council." GOD LOVES YOU,
AND SO DO WE" Our Lady of Grace Knights of Columbus
Council #14765.