St. John the Baptist Council 11106 July 2014

Past Grand Knight’s Report

How time flies! It’s almost unimaginable that we’ve come to the end of another fraternal year. I’m most certain however that this is not the end of my journey as a Knight; it’s just the beginning. It seems like only yesterday, that I took the oath and accepted your mandate to lead this council, as its Grand Knight. I have to admit, I had my doubts, but I was never frightened, because I’ve known thathard work and sincere dedication is the best answer to fulfill any challenge. Believe it or not, it was your trust that gave me the strength to do the best I can. Furthermore, I knew that I could count on many of you to continue the great legacy of this council. It truly was a collective effort that made it happen.

Many of you played an essential role in carrying on the mission and vision of the Knights of

Columbus: from a Brother Knight who volunteered to wash the dishes, to the gourmet omelet chef at the Sunday Breakfast, or the purchaser who made sure that we had adequate supplies. And then, there were those who volunteered several hours of their time in front of a grocery store to collect donations for unfortunate mentally challenged individuals; weeven had a committee to discuss and formulate a fair distribution of money to deserving charitable institutions. I’m certain that our school youths look forward to showing off their dance prowess at the annual “sock hop,” and for more athletically inclined children, we had the basketball shoot-out, and for those who are artistically talented, Christmas poster contest enabled them to demonstrate their artistic skills. Let us not forget those who braved inclement weather and joined the march that supported the pro- life movement. We also had Brothers who collected donations for our baby bottle campaign, which advocates the most precious gift of all – life. Many of us enjoyed elegant, fine dining every month because we have a Brother and Sister who tirelessly lined up restaurants for our dining pleasure at very reasonable prices. If, inadvertently, I missed anevent that you were involved in, please accept my most sincere apology. On that note, and from the bottom of my heart, I thank you once again, including those who were unable to attend our appreciation dinner.

Congratulations are in order to the incoming officers who will lead this council during the next fraternal year. It gives me great comfort, knowing that our council will be in the good hands of responsible and worthy Brothers. Now that this past fraternal year is behind us, please allow me to treasure the memory of being a part of Council11106. It was indeed my distinct honor to serve in

one of the best councils in the Knights of Columbus, one that is comprised of distinguished gentlemen from the parish of St. John the Baptist.

May God bless us all.

Vivat Jesus,

PGK Tony Cruz

Grand Knight’s Report

As we begin this new fraternal year, I wish to thank all those Knights who have agreed to serve as Officers and Directors. A special thanks goes also to the many Knights that serve behind the scenes in such activities as the Knight’s Breakfast, Community Sunday, the Tootsie Roll Campaign, Baby Bottle Campaign, Youth activities, CHI Bingo, Car Raffle and Christmas card sales, Rosary distribution, and various parish ministries.

A special thanks also goes to Brother Jude Gomez for bringing His Excellency The Most Reverend Moses Costa, Bishop of Bangladesh to our Council. It is a real honor to receive inspirational messages from His Excellency, and know that he is praying for our deceased Knights.

Finally, I would like to acknowledge the contributions of our Chaplain, Associate Chaplain, and Assistant Chaplains to the workings of our Council. They have taken time from their busy schedules to inform our Council on issues of our faith and duties as followers of Christ.

Looking to the future, my goal is to afford each Knight some opportunity to contribute his talents in the coming year. In my short 2.5 years in this Council, I know personally about one half of the Knights. I hope to introduce myself to the remaining within the next few months.

I recall, as a new Knight, I was uncertain about whether, as a non-officer, I could attend the monthly business meetings. These meetings are in fact open to all Knights, and each is encouraged to attend. The meetings are in the Lyon Center at 7:30PM on the second Thursday of the month. They afford an opportunity to learn about our activities, influence the direction of our Council, meet and socialize with other Knights, and to volunteer where needed. The Knight’s Breakfast is an area in special need of support.

I welcome ideas on how to make our Council more effective in serving its members and the community. I am especially interested in how to improve communication using the newsletter and our Council website. Chancellor Harry Dudley has done an outstanding job with the website. If you have not yet visited it, please follow this link http://ko fc kni g hts.o r g / C o un c il S it e / ?C NO = 11106

Vivat Jesus,GK Bill Legato

Officers Installation CeremonyThe 2014-2015 Officers Installation ceremony will be held in the church following the 5 PM Mass on Saturday, July 19. All Knights and their families are encouraged to attend this Mass and remain for the Installation ceremony. A dinner will follow in the Lyon Center, where beverages will be served beginning at 6:30 PM. There will be several short presentations, featuring PGK Jack Sherman as Master of Ceremonies. The cost of the dinner is $20 per person. Those wishing to attend may mail a check made out to Knights of Columbus Council11106 to Bill Legato, 2206 Touchstone Court, Silver Spring, MD 20904. Alternatively, a check may be left at the parish office, for pick up by Bill Legato. Please also send an email to wml e g a to@ v er i z on.n e t indicating your wish to attend and the number in your party. The caterer needs to know the number attending, so it is important to indicate your attendance prior to July 12.

Supreme Knight’s Message

Building the Domestic Churchby Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson

7/1/2014

Every Christian family is called to be a privileged place of evangelization, where love is revealed and communicated

In my column last month, I discussed Pope Paul VI’s great encyclical on evangelization, Evangelii Nuntiandi, in which he cites the Second Vatican Council’s description of the Christian family as the domestic church. For Paul VI, the title “domestic church” means that “there should be found in every Christian family the various aspects of the entire Church.”

A central teaching of the Second Vatican Council is that every Christian is called to holiness. And since the family is the primary community in which a person matures, it is clear that the Christian family should be a place in which we are helped to grow in holiness.

As the saints have shown throughout history, holiness leads inevitably to witness in our daily lives. In our time especially, the work of evangelization is not reserved only for an elite few, but is the responsibility of all baptized Christians.

In a very real sense, we are all called to be missionaries. We are all called to “proclaim” the Gospel to those around us through our lives each day, and the privileged place for most of us to do this is within our own families.

Because of this reality, the Christian family is essentially missionary in character. In the words of St. John Paul II, “The family has the mission to guard, reveal and communicate love” (Familiaris Consortio, 17). In living out this mission, the Christian family is itself called to be an image of the loving communion that exists among the three persons of the Trinity.

Indeed, the Christian family is able to reveal and communicate this love in a special way because it is founded upon sacramental marriage. Christian spouses first receive this love as a divine gift — but they also receive this love as a task. The task of Christian spouses to live and communicate this love, first to each other and to their children and then to others around them, is at the center of the family’s mission in the world.

For this reason, when the Christian family takes up the task “to become what it is” — a living icon in our world of God’s own communion — the family stands at the heart of the Church’s mission of evangelization (cf. FC, 17). And when the family responds in this way to the design of the Creator, it truly becomes a “domestic church.”

Recently, Pope Francis reminded us that Christian families “are the domestic church where Jesus grows in the love of a married couple, in the lives of their children.”

In the months ahead, the Knights of Columbus will launch a new initiative in which I invite every Knights of Columbus family and council to participate. Titled “Building the Domestic Church: The Family Fully Alive,” this initiative will help our families better become what they are called to be.

Through this program, our families can embrace more fully their mission to be authentic domestic churches through daily prayer, catechesis and Scripture reading, as well as through monthly charitable and volunteer projects that they can do as a family. More information will soon be forthcoming in Columbia, on kofc.org and in materials sent directly to local councils.

In this way, the Order will undertake a yearlong preparation for the 8th World Meeting of Families to be held Sept. 22-27, 2015, in

Philadelphia.

With this initiative, the Knights of Columbus turns in a special way to the Holy Family. We make our own the prayer of St. John Paul II that “every family may generously make its own contribution to the coming of his kingdom in the world” and “through the intercession of the Holy Family of Nazareth, the Church may fruitfully carry out her worldwide mission in the family and through the family.”

Vivat Jesus!

MD State Deputy’s Remarks: From Stephen J. Adamczyk

It is truly an honor to serve the Maryland State Council as its State Deputy. I am grateful for the trust you have placed in me and promise I will do everything in my power to fulfill the goals and expectations that have been placed on the office I hold. My hopes are that you feel the same pride in being elected Grand Knight, and feel the same way towards your council. As we hold these leadership roles, within our jurisdictions, we owe it to themembers that elected us to these esteemed positions, to fulfill the oaths we have taken, and bring our councils and its membership to a new level.

I have often spoken of “getting back to the basics.” To me there is no greater treasure that the Order offers each individual member, than fraternity. It is the lifeblood that makes our organization survive while others fail. The fact thatwe as men of faith can stand side by side with others of like beliefs, and carry out works of charity, is unequaled in other similar organizations. As Bill

Kuchmas promoted the fraternity and unity of the Order in his administration, I will continue to build on the foundation he built. I want every member in the Maryland State Jurisdiction to be proud to be a knight, be proud to belong to the Maryland Knights of Columbus.

My goal for my administration is simple “SUCCESS!” I want every Grand Knight and every District Deputy to have the most successful term in office as possible. This sentiment is echoed by my entire TEAM, from the State Officers, theBenefits Advisors and General Agents, the RegionalDirectors, District Deputies, Directors and Chairmen. The one way we can assure that occurs, is to be a TEAM and work together. No knight ever stands alone is something we learn in our 1st degree and if we use that same principle to help each other to fortify strengths, repair insufficiencies, and builda mutual trust, we can build a brighter future for our councils and our State.

I have just completed my State Deputy Training and have been given my goals for the coming year. My expectations are that as a TEAM, working toward Council Success, and District Success, we will not only achieve these goals, but exceed the expectations that Supreme has given us.

I am looking forward to seeing all the Grand Knights and their wives, at the Leadership Training on July 11th, 2014. This will start the train moving on the track of SUCCESS.

From Kathleen and me, God bless you all and keep you safe.

“Do you have your Rosary in your pocket?”

MD State Chaplain’s Message: From Fr. Milton E. Jordan

Brothers,

Vivat Jesus!

As we begin another chapter in the life of the Maryland State Council, let me briefly introduce myself to you. I do so here so that you may have some idea who it is that will be trying to fit into the shoes of Fr. Don Grzymski whose six years with you were clearly years of successful pastoral leadership.

He departs, leaving me no small challenge. So, here is who I am.

Currently I am working at St. Matthias Parish, Lanham, MD, Archdiocese of Washington. Before returning to my home Archdiocese, the Society of Jesus, Maryland Province, was my home for some 29 wonderful years of which 16 yearswere as a Jesuit priest. It was while I was a youngster that I learned about the Knights from my Dad who was a member of the Prince George Council for many years. [I remember so well those3rd Degree Installation Saturdays when he would be sitting at dinner and suddenly start to laugh. And, yes, he would not tell us of whatever it was. Mom would answer our inquiries with “Something about those Knights and their 3rd Degrees!]

When I moved from the Jesuits into the Archdiocese of Washington, I worked with then Archbishop Hickey in the Development Office. In1991 I moved to Mother Seton Parish as Pastor. 9 years later it was off to Rome and NYC, working for Saint John Paul II (what an honor) and The Papal Foundation for 4.5 years. CardinalMcCarrick then called me home to Jesus the Divine Word Parish, Huntingtown, MD. 2.5 years later he called again: “I need your help in a DC parish.” Off to Our Lady of Victory Parish for another 2.5 year stint when health issues (my heart) made a move to Senior Priest status at St. Joseph’s Parish (Capitol Hill) a necessity (heart). After a year full retirement began and ultimately I landed at St. Matthias where I presently hang my biretta!!! I also serve in the Knights of the Holy Sepulchre, helping with the Formation Program.

You should know that the new State Deputy, Stephen Adamczyk, told me he would nominate me to this position when and if he were to become the State Deputy. So, brothers, here I am.

Yes, I am delighted to be a Knight who can walk with you, especially during these days of a New Evangelization. And yes, it is a challenge to many who are my age (73) to adapt to something “New” that seems to be perhaps tedious, perhaps unnecessary, etc. etc.. HOWEVER, after all these years and the assignments I have been privileged to add to my resume (!!!). I know that we, our Church, need a shot in the arm, a shot of Vitamin B12. Why? Because the years since Saint John XXIII opened those famous Vatican II windows

(infamous for some, I know) to allow a breath of fresh air into our Church, we have been riding in the Baroque of Peter through very rough seas. With so many of our Roman Catholic brothers and sisters leaving our Church, we of the early years of the 21st

Century have a genuine challenge: we are called bythe Holy Spirit to renew, revive and might I say, save our Church in the Modern World and in our nation!

Let’s do that for our God, our Order, andNation and, indeed, for our personal growth!

Vivat Jesus!

REFLECTIONS

Lawrence P. Grayson

I Pledge Allegiance

July is a time filled with expressions of patriotism -- flags flying, parades, military marches, firework displays accompanied by the 1812 Overture, and recitations of the Pledge of Allegiance. How often have we placed our hands over our hearts, faced the nation's flag, and recited this brief statement of fealty? Do we understand, however, what we are saying, orhas the recital become a ritual, a mere collection of words, a formality before certain public events?

The Pledge is an outward promise of loyalty to our nation, its history, traditions, culture, the principles upon which it was founded, and the values which it espouses. It is a commitment to the patrimony that has been handed down to us from generations past and a vow to maintain the nation’s precepts for generationsto come.

America was established by people of faith, founded on a belief that everyone is created equal, that they possess certain unalienable rights provided to them by their Creator. The early Patriots acknowledged God as the Supreme Being, and prayed for His beneficence to establish a nation where people could enjoy freedom in their homes, churches, businesses, schools, private organizations and public associations, where political liberty would allow faith to flourish, where religious liberty would be protected by just laws.

In this nation, the unalienable rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness are considered innate to the individual, bestowed by a transcendental

power. As a gift of God, they cannot be rightfully

abrogated or abridged by any state, government, dictator, or will of the majority. This endowment is the essence of the American premise.

As stated in the Declaration of Independence, "to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men." The primary purpose of government is to provide the assurance that people can exercise those pre-existing rights; it does not create, grant or dispense them. Governments exist for the people, not people for the government.

If the substance of being an American is rooted in the transcendental, then a loss of belief in God leads to a loss of belief that the rights bestowed by Him are intrinsic and unalienable. If these rights are to be retained, then a belief in God must be maintained.

A great danger to America today is the loss of faith. From the time of the Pilgrims onward, colonial governors, legislatures, Revolutionary leaders, presidents and the Congress have issued hundreds of proclamations acknowledging the existence of God and calling for public fasting and prayer to seek His grace and thank Him for His beneficence. In their traditional Thanksgiving Day proclamations, almost every recent president has made reference to the Almighty.

Today, although some 97 percent of the people in America state that they believe in God, one-in-five is not affiliated with any organized religion. Vocal minorities, operating through the courts, have driven God from virtually all publicrecognition. Our society today is more anti-religious in its policies and regulations, its views andattitudes, its behavior and temperament than it has ever been.

The early Americans were very cognizant of a possible loss of faith among the people and its consequences. They were convinced that without a societal belief in God the nation’s founding principles would be at risk. John Adams stated the concern as, "Our Constitution was made only for a moral and religious people. It is wholly inadequate to the government of any other." George Washington, in his Farewell Address to the Nation, cautioned that "reason and experience both forbid us to expect that national morality can prevail in exclusion of religious principle." Patrick Henry warned, "It is when a people forget God that tyrants forge their chains."

Presently, too many national leaders profess

a faith, but do not publicly practice it. There is a disconnect between what they say they believe and their actions which demonstrate what they believe. Ironically, this partitioning between private beliefs and public actions was begun by John F. Kennedy, the first Catholic to become president. In 1960, as a candidate for the office, he stated:

I believe in a president whose religious views are his own private affair... Whatever issue may come before me as president — on birth control, divorce, censorship, gambling or any other subject — I will make my decision in accordance with these views, in accordance with what my conscience tells me to be the national interest, and without regard to outside religious pressures or dictates.

This partition between public and private consciences has allowed many individuals to advance their political aims. Rather than using their religious convictions to shape societal practices,they have diluted their beliefs in pursuit of worldly prosperity, acclaim, or social acceptability. But is the temporal gain worth the spiritual duplicity?One is reminded of the question Thomas More, in A Man for All Seasons, posed to Richard Rich, who had falsely accused him for political gain: "Why Richard, it profits a man nothing to give his soul for the whole world... but for Wales?"

With the continued secularization of this nation, the rejection of its Christian heritage, and so many Catholics in public life opposing Church teachings, the Knights of Columbus can have a catalytic effect on the nation. As the world’s largest fraternal organization of Catholic men and their families, we can demonstrate the complementarityof religion and patriotism. As American citizens, we commit ourselves to support the Constitution, promote laws that are just and respect the dignity of every person, mold public opinion on issues that affect Catholic precepts, and promote virtue and morality that must underlie a nation of, for and by the people. As Catholics, we avow loyalty to the Magisterium, support our bishops and priests, and promote and practice patriotism and citizenship consistent with Catholic virtues and Church teachings. It is only when we live our religious beliefs conscientiously and faithfully and advance them in the public square that we can make ourmost beneficial contributions to the nation.

The effect the Knights can have was

exemplified in 1954, when after national urging bythe Order, President Dwight D. Eisenhower added the words “under God” to the Pledge of Allegiance. As a result for 60 years, every time the Pledge has been said, people have been reminded that ours is a nation under God with liberty and justice for all.

Family of the Month

Eucharistic Minister, and is on a team which visits the Springbrook Nursing Home for St. John’s. Paul serves as an usher at the 7:30 AM Sunday Mass.

After retiring from the Maryland State Highway Administration as a Bridge Engineer, Paul worked full time for another 10 years with an Engineering Consultant Firm. Elizabeth has worked as an assistant teacher at the elementary and pre- school levels.

They were Foster Parents through the Catholic Charities program for approximately 5 years, caring for about 25 babies over that period. While at Our Lady of Sorrows Parish, Paul was in charge of the CYO program for about 15 years. Elizabeth is and has been doing volunteer work, visiting nursing homes and elderly people for many years. She has been a volunteer at St. Ann’s Center for Children, Youth and Families [formerly St. Ann’s Infant and Maternity Home] for over 15 years, and is currently serving on the Board of Directors. Paul and Elizabeth have been members of Teams of Our Lady, a couple’s prayer group, since 1975. Elizabeth also is involved with SOME, C-4 Closet and Shalom House. Paul assists Elizabeth in these activities.

Paul enjoys sports, and is a Redskins and a Nats fan. He and Elizabeth enjoy swing and Latin dancing especially to 50’s and 60’s music, and are Elvis Presley fans. They also enjoy traveling and the beach.

Paul and Elizabeth Perkins

Paul and Elizabeth Perkins have been married49 years. They have 6 children and 10 grandchildren. Two of their children are nurses, one is a dentist, two are graphic artists and another works in child care.All of their children live in the area between Fairfax and Germantown.

Both Paul and Elizabeth are native Washingtonians, having been members of St. Camillus and Our Lady of Sorrows parishes prior to coming to St. John the Baptist Catholic Community over 20 years ago. Paul has been a member of the Knights of Columbus for 35 years. He has been a member of St. John’s Council for about 2 years. Elizabeth is a member of the Sodality and chairs the Hospitality and the Apostolic committees. She is a

Centro TepeyacBy Steve Seater

Earlier this year, I was able to secure a Grant from the Organization of American States which covered the costs of the entire Tepeyac staff toattend the very informative and worthwhile Heartbeat International conference in Charleston, S.C. Heartbeat International is the premier training organization in the US for pregnancy help center staffs, boards and volunteers. It boasts more than1000 members and growing increasing its global outreach every year. There were special educational tracks to attend for many different interests, including board members, fundraisers, counselors, doctors, nurses, pastors and other religious.Heartbeat is a combination of Protestant andCatholic pro-life individuals working together to

save the lives of unborn children.

I was truly amazed at the level of professionalism I witnessed as well as the dedication and commitment of the presenters at the conference. The Board track emphasized the importance of proactive boards in achieving results for a pregnancy help center like Centro Tepeyac. It became obvious that all such boards should be organized with a strong commitment to both good governance and raising money. In fact some presenters emphasized the fact that their board was organized with the underlying philosophy of Give, Get or Get Off and make way for someone else to raise the money needed to actually succeed, especially since Planned Parenthood and NARAL are so well funded and push abortion constantly with great success. All these pregnancy center groups at the meeting selected people for their boards based on philanthropic capability as well as commitment to doing God’s work of saving lives. There is no room for people who simply want to pad their resumes; the work to be done is far too important for that.

We also learned many things previously unknown to us. We became aware of Dr. George Delgado’s discovery that the effects of the abortion pill RU (486) can be reversed if the antidote he discovered and perfected is administered in time (7 or 8 days after intercourse). He has found that many women change their minds after taking the pill. Physician and philosopher, Dr. Delgado is an expert on abortion, euthanasia, personhood, and natural family planning as well as abortion pill reversal.

We also learned about how Planned Parenthood targets poor minorities such as African Americans and Latinos by placing their abortion mills in or in close proximity to poor neighborhoods. Today abortion isthe number one killer of African Americans and not Diabetes, or hypertension as is believed by many people. According to figures from CDC, roughly329,400 abortions are performed on black women annually, a veritable holocaust if there ever was one. This is a left over part of the Negro Project initiated by the Eugenicist, racist and Planned Parenthood founder, Margaret Sanger. She actually wanted to annihilate the black population in the name of racial purity and was afraid it might be made public.

It was also here that we saw our first stork bus, which Ibelieve is an indispensable tool in saving many more

lives than are currently being saved. I was so impressed that I made a personal contribution to support it. More will be said about this remarkable technology by our Executive Director.

God Bless and Happy 4th of July!

Gabriel NetworkInterested in doing more to support Gabriel Network and advancing the pro-lifecause? Volunteer, or join our family!

Volunteers have been the heart and soul of Gabriel Network since the organization’s humble beginnings more than 19 years ago. So, please consider becoming a GabrielNetwork volunteer for a rewarding adventure.

Visit our website, g a b r i e l n e t w o r k . o r g , and click on the volunteer section formore information.

Recent Job Openings:

• House Director

• House Director Sub

There are many other ways you can help

Help us by donating any of the following items for our moms-in-need:

• An Automobile

• A Laptop Computer

• Metro Passes

• New, or like-new, Maternity Tops, sizesMed & Lrg

• Cleaning Products

• Mattress Toppers (twin size)

• Diapers

• Wipes

• Twin Sheet Sets

• Twin Comforters

• Brita Water Filter Pitchers, and more!

Administrative and Fundraising assistance:

Periodically, we need help with events and administrative tasks. To volunteer, contact us by dialing 1 - 80 0 - 2 6 4 - 3 56 5 , ext.301.

Fraternal Benefits Agent’sReport

professionally trained agent and a brother Knight you can trust to help guide you through the process is yet another valuable benefit that comes with your membership. Take advantage of it; contact me today.

David N. LuksicField AgentKnights of Columbus ( 301 ) 370 - 1907 d a vid.luksi c @ko fc .o r g

Enter a DrawingSend an email to the editor asking to be entered into the drawing at our next Council meeting, and you may be the lucky winner of $25.00.

Long-Term Care Plans Offer Peace of Mind

Since its addition to the Order’s product portfolio in 2000, long-term care (LTC) insurance has provided the Knights of Columbus with an excellent opportunity to further serve members and their families. And, for our long-term care policy holdersin the United States, there’s an added bonus.

It’s called “Provider Pathway,” a program offering access to a network of long-term care providers at discounted rates. The network includes discounts on products, such as hearing aids, diabetic supplies, personal emergency response systems, and durable medical equipment, as well as skilled nursing facilities, assisted living, and adult day care.

Eligibility for participation in this program is open to Knights of Columbus long-term care insurance policyholders, their spouses, dependent children, parents and parents-in-law. All providers have full credential and meet state licensing requirements.

If you haven’t yet spoken with me about long- term care insurance, you owe it to yourself to do so. There are a few decisions to make in choosing a “plan” — a comprehensive plan that covers care whether you’re at home or in a facility, or one that covers facility only; daily benefit amounts and benefit durations (how much and how long it will last); and the length of the elimination period (waitingperiod) before benefits kick-in. Having a

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JULY BIRTHDAYS OF MEMBERS

SK Collins Ejiofor 1Fr. Cosmas Ozoagu 1Fr. Dan Carson 3Michael McDonald 7Deacon (SK) Jim Gorman 8Michael Araman 14

4-7 Supreme Convention, MarriottWorld Center, Orlando, FL

6 Council's Semi-Annual Audit(GK, DGK, FS, Treasurer, Trustees)

12 Council 11106 Program Meeting(Officers, Directors and Chairmen)

14 Council 11106 Business Meeting(all members)

15 Council's Semi-Annual Audit Due(GK, FS, Trustees, form 1295-1))

20 Knights Out - PGK Jack Sherman30 Program Seminar Sacred Heart

Council BowieTBD Program Seminar Good Council HS

SEPTEMBER5 First Friday Eucharistic Adoration

5-7 State sponsored baseball trip6-7 All-Occasion Cards and Car Raffle

Sales11 Council Meeting (All Members)

16-17 Knight's Away at Ocean City (PGKJack Sherman)

20-21 Tootsie Roll Drive Kick OffWeekend

TBD Soccer Shoot- out for boys & girls,ages 10-14

TBD Rosary distribution to Parish School4th graders (GK Bill Legato andDGK Andy Michaels)

27 State Special Olympics Day30 Knights Out - PGK Jack Sherman

OCTOBER3 First Friday Eucharistic Adoration

4-5 Christmas Card Sales and CarRaffle Sales

TBD Rosary distribution to CCD 4th graders (GK Bill Legato/ DGK Andy Michaels)

9 Council Meeting (All Members)11 State Columbus Day Ball

TBD Council Soccer Shoot-out(PGK Tom Capo)

23 Knights Out - PGK Roast (PGKJack Sherman)

24-26 State Fall Meeting, CumberlandRamada

26 Tootsie Roll Drive Concludes

Harry Dudley 18Michael Moore 19SK Gary Bell 20Rodney Kerby 20SK Jim Meyer 20PGK Mike Johns 22Dennis Combs 23PGK Roy Chavera 24Glenn Heinle 24John Durante 25

JULY BIRTHDAYS OF WIVES

Kathleen Combs 2Mary Bowen 8Barbara Connors 15Karen Kuzemka 26

JULY WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES

SK Ernie and Marye Harley 2SK Jim and Joan Meyer 2John and Mary Bowen 5Dennis and Kathleen Combs 7Francis and Helen Longen 17Philip and Debbie Rinaldi 27

C a l e nd ar o f Up c o m i n g E v e n ts

JULY1 Report due of Officers Chosen for

term (Form 185, GK Tony Cruz to submit)

4 Independence Day8 Council 11106 Program Meeting

(Officers, Director and Chairmen)10 Council 11106 Business Meeting

(all members)11-13 Maryland State Leadership Seminar

18 Installation Rehearsal (7 pm at theSJB Church - (All Officers)

19 Officers Installation29 CHI Bingo (PGK Stu Sklamm)

AUGUSTTBD Family Mass and Breakfast

1 First Friday Eucharistic Adoration1 Service Program Personnel Report

due (Form 365)1 Car Raffle Tickets Mailed to

Members

MARCH6 First Friday Eucharistic Adoration

TBD Recruitment and All-Occasion CardSales

12 Appoint Nominating Committee forNext Fraternal Year Officers

12 Council Meeting (All Members)23 Clergy Appreciation - PGK Jack

ShermanTBD State-level "Free Throw"

CompetitionTBD Archdiocese of Washington 4th

Degree for Priests and ClergiesTBD Council-hosted Clergy Appreciation

DinnerTBD Presentation of Certificates to

winners of Council "Soccer Shoot out"

TBD Free Throw and "keep Christ inChristmas" poster contest

APRIL3 First Friday Eucharistic Adoration5 EASTER9 Council Meeting (All Members)

TBD AWD 4th Degree ExemplificationTBD State "Catholic Bee"

18 Mass/Auction - PGK Jack Sherman29 CHI Bingo - PGK Stu Sklamm

MAY1 First Friday Eucharistic Adoration

1-3 State Convention in Ocean City3 Recruitment and All-Occasion Card

Sales10 Mother's Day (Baby Bottle Kick-off

A. Michaels)11-13 Knights Away - PGK Jack Sherman

14 Council Meeting (All Members)25 Memorial Day Mass28 Knights Out - PGK Jack Sherman

JUNE5 First Friday Eucharistic Adoration11 Council Meeting, Election of New

Officers (All Members)21 Father's Day Father's Day (Baby

Bottle Campaign concludes A. Michaels)

30 Council Appreciation Dinner - PGKJack Sherman

TBD State Officer's Installation and Mass30 RSVP Refund and Plaque

TBD Sock Hop (Bill Kuzemka)29 CHI Bingo (PGK Stu Sklamm)

NOVEMBER1-2 Recruitment and Christmas Card

Sales7 First Friday Eucharistic Adoration13 Council Meeting (All Members)

TBD Council Memorial Mass fordeceased Knights and Ladies

16 State Memorial Mass24 Knights Out - PGK Jack Sherman

TBD "Keep Christ in Christmas" postercontest

DECEMBER5 First Friday Eucharistic Adoration

6-7 Recruitment and Christmas CardSales

11 Council Meeting (All Members)13 Council Christmas Party25 Merry Christmas to All31 CHI Bingo (PGK Stu Sklamm)

JANUARY2 First Friday Eucharistic Adoration3 State Council's Mid-term Meeting

for GK & DGK3-4 Recruitment and All-Occasion Card

Sales8 Council Meeting (All Members)

13 Council's Semi-Annual Audit Due(GK, FS, Trustees)

20 Knights Out - PGK Jack Sherman21 Mass for Life22 March for Life in Washington D.C.

TBD Council "Free Throw" competition31 Annual Survey of Fraternal Activity

(Form1728)31 Partnership Report with Special

Olympics (Form4584)FEBRUARY

6 First Friday Eucharistic Adoration8 Recruitment and All-Occasion Card

Sales12 Council Meeting (All Members)15 Council's Semi-Annual Audit Due

(GK, FS, Trustees, Form 1295-2)18 Knights Out - (PGK Jack Sherman)

TBD District-level "Free Throw"competition

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