Visit our web site www.kofctucson.org Dear Brother Knights, I pray everyone is staying safe and healthy. ese are very humbling times, thinking about how many activities we had going on last year at this time. I am taking classes at Pima Community College and the few times I have had to go on campus for classes it is like a ghost town. Almost everything is taught virtually. I can’t imagine what it is like for parents that have children going to school now. My heart and prayers go out to you. We still have a lot to be grateful for. We should express our gratitude to God every day. is month we have two extra opportunities to show our gratitude, Veterans’ Day (Nov 11th) and anksgiving Day. Both will be different due to Covid-19 restrictions, but both will still be special in our hearts. On November 11th we celebrate our veterans. We owe our freedom to all those who have served our country. Our country is not perfect, but it is still the finest country on this planet. We are fortunate to live here, may God continue to Bless America. Also on the 11th there will be a National Salute to the Unknown Soldiers buried at Arlington National Cemetery. Buglers across the country will be sounding Taps at 11:00 AM (local time). anksgiving is more family oriented and it provides an opportunity for us to reflect on all of our blessings. It is expected that the family events will be scaled down to minimize the spread of the Covid-19, but we can still be close to those in our hearts with our memories and by virtue of the technologies we have available today. Still, nothing is more therapeutic than a warm hug. As always, if anyone knows of a Brother in need, please contact Dan Pinda (520-298-6706/ [email protected]). Vivat Jesus! SK Dan Pinda Meeting / Event Date Time Location Business/Members Meeting 2nd Thursday of each month 7:00 P.M. Online / Webex Business/Officers Meeting 4th Thursday of each month 7:00 P.M. Online / Webex Rosary Meeting Every Friday 1:00 P.M. Online / Webex Ceremonials TBD TBD See Council Website St Pius X Council 10762 Newsletter St Pius X Council 10762 Newsletter November 2020 GK Dan Pinda
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Dear Brother Knights,
I pray everyone is staying safe and healthy. These are very humbling times, thinking about how many activities we had going on last year at this time. I am taking classes at Pima Community College and the few times I have had to go on campus for classes it is like a ghost town. Almost everything is taught virtually. I can’t imagine what it is like for parents that have children going to school now. My heart and prayers go out to you.
We still have a lot to be grateful for. We should express our gratitude to God every day. This month we have two extra opportunities to show our gratitude, Veterans’ Day (Nov 11th) and Thanksgiving Day. Both will be different due to Covid-19 restrictions, but both will still be special in our hearts.
On November 11th we celebrate our veterans. We owe our freedom to all those who have served our country. Our country is not perfect, but it is still the finest country on this planet. We are fortunate to live here, may God continue to Bless America.
Also on the 11th there will be a National Salute to the Unknown Soldiers buried at Arlington National Cemetery. Buglers across the country will be sounding Taps at 11:00 AM (local time).
Thanksgiving is more family oriented and it provides an opportunity for us to reflect on all of our blessings. It is expected that the family events will be scaled down to minimize
the spread of the Covid-19, but we can still be close to those in our hearts with our memories and by virtue of the technologies we have available today. Still, nothing is more therapeutic than a warm hug.
As always, if anyone knows of a Brother in need, please contact Dan Pinda (520-298-6706/[email protected]).
Vivat Jesus!
SK Dan Pinda
Meeting / Event Date Time LocationBusiness/Members Meeting 2nd Thursday of each month 7:00 P.M. Online / WebexBusiness/Officers Meeting 4th Thursday of each month 7:00 P.M. Online / Webex
Rosary Meeting Every Friday 1:00 P.M. Online / WebexCeremonials TBD TBD See Council Website
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John A Caccitolo ...................1101Martin G Sheridan .................1104Joseph Gulotta .......................1108Ralph J Nickl Jr .....................1108John S Reiff............................1109Mark Munoz ..........................1112Daniel R Pinda ......................1116Frank H Fieldhouse ...............1119Carlos F Palomares .................1123Paul S Van Bellinghen ............1123
A Prayer for Healing...Dear God,
we place our worries in Your hands. We place our sick in Your care
and humbly ask that You restore Your servants to health again. Above all, grant us the grace to acknowledge Your holy will and
know that whatever You do, You do for the love of us. Amen.
Service Anniversaries
10Years
Thomas E FetskoRonaldo R Dela Cruz
Ralph G DenogeanEfreim John Morales
Miguel Almanza Madison Amarillas
William BokkenRichard Breitenbach
Tom CormierAlice Denogean
Roland DurocherEva Fieldhouse
Irma Flores (RIP)Ron Gall
Conrad GreerDr. William Hassel
Gerald HennellyAndrew Jordan
Joe and Joan KeaneyGuadalupe KimbleMatthew Landry
Ed MarshPat & Tina MarshPat & Jo Maurice
Joanne MillsDon and Marlene Nelson
Robert PalaminoSamantha Pieper
Steve PieperMary PindaLeo Robles
Dan Santa MariaMichael Scherb
Bill ShaughnessyMarie Shea
Martin SheldonRay Skoda
Theresa Spicer
Friends of Knights
Joe & Nita AimoBonnie Bullivant (RIP)
Ruby Catone (RIP)Isabella Cimetta (RIP) & Family
Gunilla EagletonBecke Eleftheriou
Sandra FloresRusty GardnerCher Gislason
Bob GreerMike Monroe
Maxine NunamakerSam Ortega Fred Pitts
Ayxa RecioMary SherwoodMary StantonJulia Taylor
Clergy Sr. Therese
Stephen SpickerEmmanuel “Dutch” Steenbakker
Michele TinsleyTom Terlisner
Condrado TudtudMike Vilas
Prayer INTENTIONS
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Our Council OnlineWe have established Webex as the online tool of choice for the council. We have been using it for the last several months. If you have not joined us online, please do. You can join using a telephone, tablet, smart phone or computer. If your device has video capability you can choose whether to share video or not. For more information see www.webex.com or contact Dan Pinda at [email protected].
Each Friday we host a Rosary prayer meeting at 1 PM. The login credentials are:
For those who plan to dial-in from a phone:Phone Number: +1-415-655-0001 US TollMeeting number (access code): 126 582 2977 (follow with #)Meeting password: 84828537 (follow with #)
To use the video conference features from a smart phone, tablet or a computer with audio/video capability you need to do the following:
(If the link does not work copy and paste it into your web browser)Meeting number (access code): 126 582 2977Meeting password: VivatJesus3 (password is case sensitive)
Our Business meetings are closed sessions (not open to the public). Therefore these credentials are provided by an email sent to the knight. If you do not have email access please contact one of the officers for the login information. Please do not share the login credentials with anyone except current knights.
Coronavirus Resources and SupportFor information and support, the following resources are available Knights and Coronavirus
Spiritual and practical help on dealing with the Coronavirus for all Knights and their families.http://www.kofc.org/en/news-room/knightline/special-edition/index.html
St. Pius X Catholic CommunitySpiritual Reflections and link to video
of Mass on YouTube
http://www.stpiusxtucson.org/
Diocese of Tucson
Messages from the Bishop, video of daily Mass
https://www.diocesetucson.org/
EWTN (Eternal Word Television Network)
Many devotionals, daily Mass and much more
https://www.ewtn.com/
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Catholic Men’s Conference-Tucson Goes Virtual - Adapts to COVID-19
As COVID-19 concerns continue to impact our lives, the Catholic Men’s Conference-Tucson vows to keep its commitment to the Men of Southern Arizona. The 7th Annual Men’s Conference will be held as announced on Nov 7 but in a modified form. This year’s conference will be held as a Virtual, online half-day event: part Webinar and part Live Q&A round table.
Theme for the Conference is Be a Man…Be a Saint...from Saint Josemaria Escriva, founder of Opus Dei, and the one who promoted the sanctity of everyday life.
Location: Online via Zoom meetingDate: Saturday Nov 7, 2020Time: Tentatively scheduled 0900am -12:30pm – To Be Confirmed
Registration and More Information
Go to https://diocesetucson.org/mens-conference for more information and to register.
Arizona Rosary CelebrationDid you miss this year’s Arizona Rosary Celebration? Go to https://www.diocesetucson.org/rosary and click on the play button!
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McGIVNEY CAUSE MILESTONES
8. Miracle Investigated Sept. 2017 – Results of an investigation into a possible miracle attributed to the intercession of Father McGivney is sent to the Congregation for the Causes of Saints.
4. John Paul II Commends K of C and Founder
Oct. 2003 – In a message to the Knights of Columbus, St. John Paul II praised the Order and its founder: “In fidelity to the vision of Father McGivney, may you continue to seek new ways of being a leaven of the Gospel in the world and a spiritual force for the renewal of the Church
in holiness, unity and truth.”
5. Biography PublishedJuly 2006 – Parish Priest: Father McGivney and American Catholicism, a biography by historians Douglas Brinkley and Julie Fenster, is published by William Morrow/Harper Collins.
9. Pope Francis Praises Father McGivney’s Vision
Feb. 2020 – Pope Francis tells the K of C Board of Directors that the Order has been faithful “to the vision of your founder, Venerable Michael McGivney, who was inspired by the principles of Christian charity and fraternity to assist those most in need.” Supreme Chaplain Archbishop William Lori presents Pope Francis with
a copy of Parish Priest in Italian.
3. Positio Submitted to RomeSummer 2002 – A 1,000-page document (Positio) laying out the case for Father McGivney’s cause is presented to the Congregation for the Causes of Saints at the Vatican.
2. Diocesan Review Completed
March 6, 2000 – Closing of diocesan investigation into Father McGivney’s
life, holiness and virtues.
1. Cause OpensDec. 18, 1997 – Father McGivney’s Cause for Sainthood officially opened in Hartford by Archbishop Daniel A. Cronin. Father McGivney is given the title “Servant of God.”
6. Declared VenerableMarch 15, 2008 – Confirming Father McGivney’s heroic virtue, Pope Benedict XVI declared him a “Venerable Servant of God.” The decree states, in part, “Concerning the theological virtues of Faith, Hope, and Love both toward God and neighbor … they existed to a heroic degree in the Servant of God Michael McGivney, Diocesan Priest and Founder of the Fraternal Order the Knights of Columbus.”
7. Pope Benedict XVI Cites ‘Exemplary American Priest’
April 2008 – During his visit to St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City, Pope Benedict XVI cited the “remarkable accomplishment of that exemplary American priest, the Venerable Michael McGivney, whose vision and zeal led to the establishment
of the Knights of Columbus.”
10. Miracle Approved for BeatificationMay 27, 2020 – After extensive medical and theological reviews, the Holy See announced that Pope Francis authorized a decree regarding the miracle attributed to the intercession of Father McGivney, opening the way for his beatification.
(AP Photo/Vincenzo Pinto, Pool)
Father McGivneyKnights of Columbus Founder. Exemplary Parish Priest. America’s Next Blessed!
Men can join for FREE now through Dec 31 using the promo code MCGIVNEY2020. Go to https://fathermcgivney.org/fmcgs/en/index.html for more information and to join the Guild.
The Miracle!https://youtu.be/4L90BeT1LxI
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Corona Virus ScamsI was wondering if there had been an increase in scams infecting our everyday life with Corona Virus now in the picture. From what I am reading about it, as I expected, the answer is “Yes.”
As you can imagine, most of the scams revolve around a vaccine or a government check. Phishing scams can generate from email, texts, social media, and Robo-calls. They will attempt to get money for virus tests or/and steal your personal information. Other calls contact you about stimulus payment (economic impact payment) or about potential unemployment benefits.
Businesses have been contacted as well with the caller offering to help secure federal loans or help improve their business by improving search capabilities on the Internet to put their business nearer the top of a search.
Many new sites have popped up on the Internet promising vaccines or other virus-related promises. If you go to any of these sites you could begin to get phishing emails that include a link to something that you might be interested in an attempt to infect your computer with malware intended to capture your personal information.
The Federal Communications Commission (FCC) has created a website specifically for information about Covid-19 scams. You can visit this site at https://www.fcc.gov/covid-scams.
• Protect yourself by avoiding offers for vaccines or cures.
• Avoid the urge to click on any links from emails promising free tests (or any email that is the least suspicious, that includes email purportedly from friends or family). Go to https://www.fda.gov for information about testing.
• Never share personal information to anyone that calls you, sends you email or any other communication you did not initiate. And if you initiate the contact, be sure that the number you call is the actual number of the company or service.
• A good practice is to ignore calls from anyone’s number you do not recognize. If it is important the caller will leave a message. Review the message and if warranted, give them a call back.
A final note. There is always someone out there that wants to take advantage of those of us with a soft heart or are susceptible to fear and will react without to much thought. Be wary of everything today that requires you to give up any personal information or cash out of your pocket. And finally, be sure you have an updated Anti-Virus program on your computer.
- Bob Messenger, Newsletter Editor and Brother Knight
