KNIGHTS REPORTER

BISHOP SEBASTIAN COUNCIL NO. 5058

Inside this issue

Chancellor Report .......................2

Service Reports ...........................2

Council Events …………………………. 7

Renewal of Marriage Vows………. 8

DOSEAS Report............................10

Council Calendar .........................11

Hello, Brother Knights and Ladies, This month we celebrate Valentine’s Day. St. Valentine is the patron Saint of love. It was his love of God and the Church that lead to his martyrdom at the hands of Emperor Claudius II. It is commonly believed that he married young couples in the Church to grow Christianity and save the man from being sent to war. Ordered to stop, he refused and paid for his love of God and the people with his life. There is no greater love than to lay down your life for a friend. As Catholics, we are called to love one another. We should be willing to step in to protect God’s children, our brothers and sisters, when they are in need. We are Knights. Our words and deeds are our sword; our faith is our shield. Love is patient, love is kind. During this month, let us try to reconcile with each other. Our country is divided right now. This country is historically Catholic. While we probably won’t face execution like St. Valentine, we may face ridicule or have people think us naïve. But we must show America and the world that we, Roman Catholics in America, can stand together in love of neighbor, love of country, and love of God.

Vivat Jesus

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Grand Knight’s Report - William Keenan

Membership Michael Mank, PGK 410-574-6690

January has been a month to plan the course for the remainder of this fraternal year. I have set up membership weekends at St. Clare on March 11 & 12, St. Ursula on March 25 & 26, St. Thomas on April 1 & 2 and St. Isaac on April 29 & 30. On February 6, our next council meeting we will have a First Degree for a new candidate Donald Kobrick. Also on February 15, Steve Shock is scheduled to take his Second Degree at Patapsco Council. Remember our quota for the council is 14 we now have 8. With your continued help carrying the form100 and or the 921A card it is very attainable. UPCOMING ACTIVITIES April 8 - Young Adult Pilgrimage Walk May 1 - Living Rosary

Program Director’s Report Acting Director William Keenan, GK

The Council is in need of a Program Director and a Culture of Life Director for the remainder of this Fraternal Year. If anyone is interested, please let Retention Chairman PGK Michael Colbourne or myself know. Thank you to PGK Lou Lind for hosting Soup Night. Unfortunately, I was not able to attend, but I understand it went very well. It’s getting colder out. They say that keeping busy and moving helps keep you warm! We have plenty of activities coming up. Keep an eye out on Facebook or come to one of our meetings for information.

Church Activities Michael Quinn 301-602-6835

Posted on behalf of State Deputy Steve Cohen - Please distribute to your fellow Knights

Brother Knights,

Maryland councils have an exciting new opportunity for Brother Knights to serve as volunteers at the Saint John Paul II

National Shrine. This is a special opportunity available to ALL Knights in the DC Area and would involve providing assistance

SERVICE REPORTS

Chancellor’s Report

Sick List

Joe Keller

John Hoyt

Frank Dayhoff

Death

Madelyn F Herzog

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Please notify Bishop Sebastian Council of

our sick and deceased members and their

families by contacting:

Chancellor Joseph Keller

(410-882-8023)

to the Shrine on heavy volume visit days.

Duties would include welcoming visitors and assisting staff with any needs as they may arise.

As we approach the March for Life later this month, the Shrine is expecting thousands of visitors. So, while there will definitely

be an ongoing opportunity to sign up to be a volunteer, the Shrine is looking for its first group of volunteers to help on January

28 (and then on into the future on a regular basis).

Any interested council members are encouraged to please contact the DC State Church Director Victor David via email

(32david@cardinalmail.cua.edu). Once volunteers are identified, there will be a very simple training that the Shrine's Pilgrimage

and Visitor Services staff will organize with volunteers.

Vivat Jesus,

Brandon Brown

Knights Outreach, Saint John Paul II National Shrine

State Treasurer, DC Knights of Columbus

Culture of Life Activities -

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Community Activities - Roy C. Gary 410-665-9563

Pat and Thom Stevenson will be visiting our friends at the Victorian Inn and Heart Homes for a Valentine’s visit. This visits lets them know that they are loved and in our hearts at this time of year and all year long. No official date has been set for the visit

at this time.

Council Activities - Steve Radsminski 410–663-6107

We hope that you had your fill of soup! A huge thank you to the Lind Family for chairing the event, and a special thank you to

Bev Lind who did a fantastic job, especially with Lou being unable to attend. Bev and Lou’s family did a wonderful job of

serving. Also thank you to Matt Wedin who helped with beverages. There were a total of 61 people who attended. We thank

them for supporting this activity. If we can keep Lou and Bev home next January, Lou and Bev prepared all the soups, the

council will hopefully have this event again next year.

Registration has begun for the State Convention to be held at the Princess Royale in Ocean City ON May 5-7, 2017. If you

would like to go, you must register on the State Website, first registering for the convention, and then for a room reservation.

Please register quickly as the rooms sell out fast. Contact Ray Cilento at 410-294-8422 if you have any questions.

Come have your fill of pancakes on Shrove Tuesday, February 28, 2017, at the council hall from 6-8 PM. The cost is $8. Tom Stevenson Sr. is chairing the event. Reservations are an absolute must in order to prepare. Contact Tom at 443-388-1871 or tnpstevenson@verizon.net or Steve Radziminski @410-663-6107 or sradziminski@hotmail.com to make your reservations.

The council will be holding a Communion Breakfast this spring. Details are being firmed up and will be announced shortly.

The Council is going to have a Major Degree Banquet. This event is being chaired by Deputy Grand Knight David Snyder.

Details will be coming shortly.

Hope that you join us for these events in the spirit of unity and fraternity.

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Family

Activities Michael Colbourne 443-876-2828

Renewal of Vows (ROV) Please refer to the full page ad for details. Widows Memorial Mass and Banquet (WMMB) Details will be provided within the March 2017 edition of the Knights Reporter. Family of the Month (FOM) We need your entries your input on the families within your Parishes you believe should be nominated for this honor. Official qualifications for nominating a family for this honor: The rules for Family of the Month are the member must be a member of the Knights in good standing and a member of the council. Forms have been received for non-members, but they are only put on our participating list and not eligible for the drawing. Only members are. If you have any questions on the qualifications for this honor and\or require the nomination form, please contact the Family Activities Director. Employment Assistance If you are seeking a job, please provide an updated resume on MS Word and a “Position Needed” form. This form will be provided per request. If you have a job to be advertised, please provide a “Position Wanted” form. These forms will be provided when requested. Need for Co-Directors. The need is great to have a Brother Knight to step up to be the Co-Director for the Parishes we serve. One Co-Director to represent the Parishes of St. Ursula, St. Issac Jogues, St. Thomas More and St. Clare will help our Council greatly. If you are interested and/or any questions, please contact the Family Activities Director. Family Activity Events If you have any ideas for Family Activity events that our Council should look into, please contact the

Bev Lind makes sure that her checklist is complete, and

soup is ready to serve. Members of the Lind Family serving the many varieties

of soup.

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Family Activities Director. Contacting the Family Activities Director If you have any new Family activities that you like our Council to take on and\or you’re interested in the aforementioned, please contact PGK Michael Colbourne by either phone (443-876-2828) or email (michael_colbourne@yahoo.com).

Youth Activities Jose Guzman

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Retention Chairman’s Report PGK Michael Colbourne (443-876-2828)

An active Knight is a happy Knight!!! Knights Reporter This publication is one tool to keep you up-to-date with our Council’s activities. Please contact me whether:

You are receiving the monthly Knights Reporter, either via email or given to you as a printed document Know of a Council member or a Widow of a deceased Council member who wants to receive the monthly Knights

Reporter either via email or delivered as a printed document There’s a need for our Council members to provide the following services:

St. Ursula Parish Catechists for Monday night CCD Wedding Anniversary Mass and Reception on the 1st Sunday of the month after the 9:00 a.m. Mass Children Liturgy of the Word (CLOW) on the 2nd and 4th Sunday of the month after the 9:00 a.m. Mass; Need to be

certified for “Shield the Vulnerable”.

State Convention 2017 Participate in activities within Youth Activity room; Need to be certified for “Shield the Vulnerable”. Contact Steve Ransdall (410.549.0204)

Culture of Life Activities Director Family Activities Director for 2017-2018 fraternal year

If you know of any services your Parish needs, please provide information to the Council Retention Director. Round Table Initiative

St. Ursula Parish Our Council is scheduled to meet Fr. Steve Hook, Pastor of St. Ursula Parish on Saturday, January 28, 2017 after the

8:30 a.m. in the St. Ursula Parish Spiritual Center. We need Council members from the Parishes of St. Issac Jogues, St. Thomas More and St. Clare to schedule a Round Table discussion with your Pastor. This is an opportunity to the ask your Pastor how our Council can provide necessary support. All ideas will be discussed and feedback will be provided. In conclusion, please consider the following:

What are my God-given talents I have to help my Council Church (Parish), Community and Family? What can the Council do for me to be a better man (husband, father, friend), Knight and Catholic? For a new Knight, we need to find you a mentor(s) to learn from For veteran\experienced Knights, consider being a mentor to teach the Knights who want to learn Enable to engage with others and be engaged by others

Questions\comments\concerns about the aforementioned? Please contact Council Retention Director, PGK Michael Colbourne either in-person, email (michael_colbourne@yahoo.com) or phone (443.876.2828).

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Shrove Tuesday Pancake Supper.

ALL THE PANCAKES YOU CAN EAT

The event will be held at the council hall on

February 28, 2017.

Time: 6 - 8PM

Cost: 8:00/person Children under 12 FREE

Reservations Must be made in advance

Reservation Deadline is Friday February 24th.

Call or email your reservations to:

Thom Stevenson 410-256-8862 or

tnpstevenson@verizon.net

PANCAKES

Country Gravy

Biscuits

Bacon

Sausage

Coffee, Tea

Milk, Juice

District-Wide

American Heart Association CPR-AED Class Date: Saturday February 25, 2017 Time: 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM Location: Columbian Club of Parkville Hall 7910 Harford Rd Parkville, MD 21234 Fee: $15 per person payable via cash or check Chairman: GK William Keenan RSVP: By Saturday February 18, 2017 to skwk5058@yahoo.com The Council will be sponsoring an AHA CPR-AED class for laypersons for all Knights and their families in our District. Upon successful completion of both the didactic and the practical portions, students will receive their cards that day, which are valid for 2 years. CPR can be physically demanding so be prepared for a little workout. We can make accommodations for those who need them. We will certify students in both Adult and Child CPR-AED.

BULL AND OYSTER ROAST BOY SCOUT TROOP 26 OF PARKVILLE, MD

SPONSORED BY THE PARENTS OF TROOP 26

SATURDAY, MARCH 25, 2017

TALL CEDARS

2501 PUTTY HILL AVENUE, PARKVILLE, MD 21234

$35.00 PER TICKET

7:00 P.M. – 12:00 A.M.

PROCEEDS TO BENEFIT BOY SCOUT TROOP 26

CONTACT JEANINE COLBOURNE FOR TICKETS

CELL: 443.876.2805

PLEASE HELP SUPPORT BOY SCOUT TROOP 26

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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BISHOP SEBASTIAN COUNCIL # 5058

RENEWAL OF MARRIAGE VOWS

Date: Saturday, February 11, 2017 Time: 6:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.

Place: St. Ursula Parish Spiritual Center 8801 Harford Road, Parkville, MD 21234

Families are the base on which the Knights of Columbus rests,

and the vow of marriage exchanged between a man and a woman in love is the foundation for each family.

Our Council will host the event for you and your spouse to renew your marriage vows, including in participating

in the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass at 5:00 p.m. at St. Ursula Parish.

Light refreshments will be provided.

A free-will donation will be available to help a family in need.

If you’re interested in attending, please make your reservation before Monday, February 6, 2017.

Contact Michael Colbourne, by:

cell phone (443-876-2828) email (michael_colbourne@yahoo.com)

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Music Ministry Alive! 2017 Spaghetti Dinner & Concert Fundraiser

EVENT SUMMARY REPORT (Dec 15, 2016)

About the Event The Spaghetti Dinner and Concert fundraiser is the first fundraising event to raise money to decrease the cost of sending St. Ursula church’s young musicians to David Haas’ Music Ministry Alive! 2017 liturgical music workshop. There are about 4-5 high school members of St. Ursula Church’s Youth Band and two young adult members of St. Ursula Church’s Adult contemporary Band who are interested in attending the week-long workshop. Our goal is to raise enough money to cover (full or partial) the workshop tuition, $3,000 (for 6 people) by May 1, 2017. We would need another $3,000 for transportation for all 6 people. The dinner/concert occurred on October 29, 2016 at St. Ursula Church. The dinner was held in the Spiritual Center from 6-7:30 pm. Elisa Fosler with the Knights of Columbus (Bishop Sebastian Council # 5058 in Parkville) planned, cooked, and served the dinner. Dean C., a member of the Youth Band, provided pre-dinner piano music. Event Participants In addition to the young musicians who performed, several St. Ursula groups were involved in making the event successful: the Knights of Columbus (Bishop Sebastian Council # 5058), St. Ursula’s Adult Contemporary Choir (Danny B. and Shannon S. who sang during the performance of the David Haas songs), James Krauss (pianist and music director at St. Michael’s Overlea), Marie Harrison (pianist, Catholic University), Pastor Fr. Steve Hook (for continued support), Dean C. (Youth Band member), Michael Colbourne (KOC Family Activities Director), Cassandra Palmer (Youth Minister), Tanya Ray (St. Ursula’s MMA Fundraiser chair), and Tom Hoerl (St. Ursula’s MMA chairperson). Parishioners (older parishioners), family, and friends were involved as guests of the event. They purchased tickets and donated money to the young musicians. Event Beneficiaries The young musicians will benefit from the money raised: the 5 high school students and 1 young adult. The attendees benefitted as well. The attendees are so appreciative of the time and talents of these young musicians. Many were still talking about the event weeks later. Event Sponsors

Pizza Johns donated two large salads Shoppers Supermarket and BJs donated gift cards Anonymous covered the catering expenses

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Schedule of Events

Feb 6 Council Meeting

Feb 11 Renewal of Vows

Feb 13 Officer Meeting

Feb 15 Soup Night

Feb 20 Council Meeting

Feb 27 DOSEAS Meeting

Feb 28 Shrove Pancakes

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