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Knights RecordJuly 2013
It is very disturbing to hear about the recent ruling to allow over-the-counter access to emergency contraception in the United States. Last month, a federal judge ordered the federal government to make the Plan B “morning-after” pill available to girls of any age without a prescription. This is putting the safety of young girls at risk and is a reckless, irresponsible decision that defies common sense.
Plan B One Step works by preventing ovulation or fertilization if taken within three days of sexual intercourse. In addition, it may inhibit implantation of a fertilized egg. That means the drug has the potential to act as an abortive drug, killing a human life, being that life begins at conception. Giving potentially life-ending drugs to young girls, without any oversight from medical professionals or parents, unnecessarily exposes them to risks.
Plan B uses large doses of the medicine found in birth control pills. It is almost as strong as taking a whole month’s worth of a regular birth control pills all at once. The pill is labeled as a cancer-causing carcinogen, and has a risk for causing blood clots, heart attacks, strokes, and ectopic pregnancies. It also frequently causes irregular bleeding, nausea, and severe stomach pain. Will a 12-year-old girl read and understand the entire drug insert in the box before she takes the medicine? Would a young girl having
stomach pain 3-5 weeks later even recognize these symptoms of an ectopic pregnancy? No studies have even been done to study the effects of Plan B on girls younger than eighteen.
This decision also tramples on the rights of parents. Why do parents have to sign permission slips for kids to get their ears pierced or to go on a field trip? In New York, a teenager can’t even buy an extra-large Coke, but she has easy access to getting the morning-after pill! Drug stores have to keep minors away from cigarettes, beer, and even allergy medicine, but not abortion-causing medication.
As Knights of Columbus, we are pro-life. We believe and support the Catholic Church’s moral teaching that it is not permissible to initiate or endorse treatments that have as their purpose the removal, destruction, or interference with the implantation of a fertilized egg. A procedure that prevents a fertilized egg to implant in the womb, in Catholic teaching, is no longer contraception but abortion. As Knights, we must work to change these immoral laws. We also can talk to our family, encouraging abstinence and chastity for our unmarried family members. We might also have conversations with our teens about the impact of premarital sexual activity, including contracting a sexually transmitted disease or becoming pregnant, both of which have lifelong consequences. We must try to be good and caring fathers and father-figures, so that family members
facing crisis pregnancies can turn to us for love and support. We can also pray personally, with our family, and together as Knights for a country that embraces life.
As we celebrate Independence Day, we entrust our nation to God’s loving care. We pray:
“God our Father, You alone are the true source of our cherished rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness. Reclaim this land for your glory and dwell among your people. Send your spirit to touch the hearts of our nation’s leaders. Open their minds to the great w o r t h o f h u m a n l i f e a n d t h e responsibilities that accompany human freedom. Remind your people that true happiness is rooted in seeking and doing your will. Through the intercession of Mary Immaculate, patroness of our Land, grant us the courage to reject the culture of death and promote life. We ask this through Christ, Our Lord, Amen.”
Happy Independence Day!
Thank you,Ric ComanaGrand Knight
(618)[email protected]
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Our Church now faces a challenge as profound as the problems of the 16th century. This time, however, it is not a question of which Christian community most faithfully reflects Christ’s plan for his Church. Instead, the challenge is by secularists who say there should be no Christian faith at all. For them, Frederich Nietzsche’s claim that “God is dead” is a turning point in history. They say Christian faith is irrational and should have no influence in society. This new secularism is widespread in Europe and is gaining ground in the Western Hemisphere. Today the Church asks of believers nothing more, and nothing less, than it has throughout her history: Profess what you believe and live what you profess. Such personal witness is the only way we can make an adequate response to the claims of today’s militant atheists. Vivat Jesus!
Carl A. Anderson Supreme Knight
FROM THE SUPREME KNIGHT
Editor: Julie Armstrong
HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO A SPECIAL KNIGHT
Not very often do we get the pleasure of wishing a Brother Knight a happy 100th birthday. Alvin Christ will be celebrating his 100th birthday with his family and friends on July 6th.
Alvin was born in Engleman Township, which is near Mascoutah, Illinois, on July 6, 1913.
He is the oldest son out of nine children. His father had tuberculosis when Alvin was 4 years old, so from that age he had to help plant the potatoes and keep food on the table for his younger siblings and family. He got married in 1935 at Holy Childhood Church, and had seven children of his own.
In 1932, due to complications on the farm with hay fever, he and his family moved to Belleville, next door to the Cathedral, where he got a job working in the coolers for the Sift Company.
Alvin dedicated his life to the church and to his family. We would attend Sunday morning Mass at 7am every week without ever missing. He would also attend the Rosary in the evenings.
Alvin retired after 37 year at age 65. Once he retired, he attended daily morning mass. He would pick up milk from the farmer and bring it in to the dairy. He would cut grass and fix family and friend’s lawn mowers.
People often ask Alvin how he stays healthy and has lived so long, and his reply is “Never stop working”.
Happy Birthday Alvin from your family and all of your brother Knights!
UPCOMING EVENTS
Please attend the Friday Night Bingo at SMSA benefiting the parishes of St. Mary and St. Augustine students. This weekly event is held at Kuhl Hall at St. Augustine. Doors open at 4 pm with the kitchen ready to serve at 4:30 pm. Besides the world famous cod and walleye fish, the kitchen also serves burgers, fries, onion rings, cole slaw and chicken strips with homemade desserts. Bingo starts at 7:00 pm.
Buildings and grounds committee from SMSA are selling Bag of Cash raffle tickets, $20 per ticket. 1st Prize is $3000 and will be drawn at the Wurtsmart in November.
Bingo 11:45 A.M. Tuesdays at C. K. and L. of I. Country Club to benefit Cathedral, Food Pantry, Athletic Program.
SUNSHINE COMMITTEE
Our thoughts and prayers go out to all of our Knights of Columbus Council 1028 members and families who have either lost a loved one or have someone in the hospital in need of our prayers.
PRO-‐LIFE NEWS
To be kept up to date on pro-life issues, please feel free to refer to the following websites:www.respectlife.catholicweb.com or [email protected]
The Catholic Church lovingly offers help with neither judgment nor condemnation through the ministry of Project Rachel which brings hope and healing to the hurting. Please call 1-888-456-HOPE (4673).
FOURTH DEGREE
Happy June Birthdays!
Vincent Drexellius 07/08Donald Haas 07/18Vincent Harter 07/20Larry Renth 07/27Most Rev. James Keleher 07/31Kenneth York 07/31
Congratulations to Tony and Doris Ho ldene r on the i r 65 th Wedd ing Anniversary. Ton is a 49 year member of Bishop Janssen Assembly.
The next 4th Degree meeting is July 25th at 7:00pm.
Stan ThienFaithful Navigator
INSURANCE NEWS
The Knights of Columbus is truly a remarkable, one-of-a-kind organization, and our insurance program continues to show its strength and stability in spite of economic turmoil. In fact, 2012 marked the twelfth consecutive year of growth in many categories, chief among them the volume of coverage issued. This accomplishment illustrates the faith our members have in the products and services we offer to protect their families.
• During 2012, the Order issued more life insurance than ever before in our history: $8.1 billion.
• Our total insurance in force surpassed $88 billion. To put this remarkable number in perspective, consider that at the end of 2001 we stood at $42.9 billion.
• The Order introduced a Graded Premium Whole Life plan, which makes whole life coverage more “budget-friendly” than ever before. We also made improvements to the Systematic Withdrawal Options on our annuity products. Ask your agent how these additions to our portfolio can benefit you and your family.
• We finished the year with more field agents serving our members than ever before. Still, as our membership continues to grow, new agent candidates are always in demand across the U.S. and Canada. The ultimate goal is to have all of our members served by a dedicated, full-time agent.
• Our A++ (Superior) rating from A.M. Best was reaffirmed and there continues to be no more highly rated life insurer in North America.
Take p r ide i n t he succes s you r organization is having in fulfilling the vision of Father McGivney by caring for the financial security of our members and their families. Today is a great day to meet with your professional agent to discuss coverage or review your current policies. If you don’t know who he is, please visit kofc.org/findagent. You’ll be glad you did.
Gerry Bach(618) 978-3888
Membership Goals for 2011-2012 Fraternal Year as of August 1, 2012
The numbers for these charts are quoted !om the I"inois State Council website: www.i"inoisknights.orgCharitable Goals for 2011-2012 Fraternal Year
Newman YTD Total
% of Goal
MR/LD YTD Total
% of Goal
General Assistance
YTD Total
% of Goal
Vocations YTD Total
% of Goal
$1,725.00 0 0.0% $7455.41 $7455.41 100% $200.00 $92.50 46.5% $900.00 $890.00 98.8%
Start of FY Membership Quota YTD Gain YTD Loss YTD Net % of Quota
331 22 5 1 4 22%
Grand Knight Ric Comana Chaplian Fr. Elmar MauerDeputy Grand Knight Dan JoergensenChancellor Tom Schmidt Recorder Dan Baldus Financial Secretary Gene Busekrus Treasurer Joseph DiGiovanniLecturer Steve Voss Advocate Craig Reuter Warden George Komora Inside Guard Chris HeiligInside Guard Dave DeBourgeOutside Guard Mike SchoenbornTrustee James HoffmannTrustee Stanley ThienTrustee Larry Conrad
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OFFICER CONTACT LIST
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For Details, Phone # (618)531-0876
Monthly Meeting ScheduleCouncil Officer’s Meeting
2nd Thursday of the Month, 6pmPrior to Business MeetingKnights of Columbus Hall
Council Business Meeting,2nd Thursday of the Month,Knights of Columbus Hall
Assembly Meeting,4th Thursday of the Month,Knights of Columbus Hall
All Meetings Begin at 7:00 PM
Officers for 2012-2013Council 1028
Grand Knights Ric ComanaChaplain Father Elmar MauerDeputy Grand Knight Dan JoergensenChancellor Tom SchmidtRecorder Dan BaldusFinancial Secretary Gene BusekrusTreasurer Joseph DiGiovanniLecturer Steve VossAdvocate Craig ReuterWarden George KomoraInside Guard Chris HeiligInside Guard Dave DebourgeOutside Guard Mike SchoenbornTrustee 1 Year Larry ConradTrustee 2 Year Stanley ThienTrustee 3 Year James Hoffman
Assembly 0199Navigator Stanley ThienFriar Father Dennis VossCaptain William HoldenerScribe Roger MuellerComptroller Gene BusekrusPurser Ric ComanaAdmiral Tom SchmidtPilot Dan JoergensenSentinel Steve VossOuter Sentinel Joe DiGiovanniTrustee 1 Year Dave DeBourgeTrustee 2 Year Larry ConradTrustee 3 Year Craig Reuter
