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Mr. Genuis,
accompanied by three very
talented performers,
Krista Adams (soloist),
Shannon Hayden (cellist),
and Marjorie Lambert
(violinist) performed
several of his original
music compositions while
spreading his timely
message about the
importance music and its
impact on family. Eric
played the piano with
great skill and the passion
for which he played was
evident among those
present to hear him perform.
Ms. Hayden and Ms. Lambert
also performed with great
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Internationally
acclaimed composer and
virtuoso pianist Eric
Genuis performed two
benefit concerts on behalf
of St Monica Council 5656
and its campaign for Pro-
Life.
Eric Genuis Performs Concert For Life
Chaplain’s Message by Fr Stephen W. Bierschenk, Pastor
Former United States
Senator Jacob Javitts has a
story that he used to
frequently tell about a family
that lived down the street
from his home. In this family
there were small children
and one of the young boys
in that family decided that he
wanted to build a trap for
catching birds. His sister was
not impressed with this
undertaking and, when the
trap was set and placed
outside the home, the sister
began to pray every day that
her brother would not
catch any birds. Three or
four days passed and no
birds were caught. One
morning the little girl's
mother said to her, "Why is
it that your prayers are so
effective?" And the little girl
responded, "Well, for one
thing, Mother, I went back
there three days ago and
kicked the trap to pieces."
This little story illustrates an
important truth about our
work as a Council. St.
Augustine (d. 430) once said
that we should pray as if
everything depended on
God, and then work as if all
depended upon us. As
Knights, we have many
spiritual aspirations – to be
Catholic men of good
character; to build up and
defend the faith; to
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August 2010 Volume 1, Issue 8
The Knightly News The official newsletter of St Monica Council 5656, Knights of Columbus
Serving faithfully the community of St Monica Church, Dallas, Texas
Inside this issue:
Pro-Life
Chaplain’s Message
1
Council
Officers
Elections
Monthly Recognitions
2
Church
Prayers of the Council
Feast Day Celebration
4
Community
Food Drive
Men’s Retreat
6
Youth
Back to School Rally
6
Community
Summer “Kick-Off”
Food Drive
6
Membership
Recruitment Drive
Exemplifications
License Plate
7
Upcoming Calendar 9
Grand Knight: Bill McMullen
Phone:214-350-0143 E-mail: [email protected]
Deputy Grand Knight: Jim Jenkins Phone: 214-351-5992
E-mail: [email protected]
(L-R) Eric Genuis, Marjorie Lambert, Shannon Hayden and Krista Adams
perform in front of audience at St Monica Church
Council Officers
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Chaplain’s Message cont.
strengthen our parish community; to foster Catholic family life; to protect human life
in all its stages; to be a source of blessing and consolation to those who are not as
blessed as are we.
For this we pray, for we know that God is the one who has the power to change
hearts and minds. But, we cannot simply put all these concerns in God’s hands. Nor
can the work of our Council depend only on the sweat of the “faithful few” who
step up to offer themselves every time there is a need.
Our greatness as a Knights of Columbus Council will be achieved when we each
decide to work as if everything depended upon us. There are many needs. And as
we bring them to the Lord in prayer, we also have to take one more step. We have
to stop and consider what we are going to do personally to meet that need.
-Fr Stephen W. Bierschenk
(Continued from page 1)
Elections were held in the August General Council meeting to fill the positions of Recorder, Trustee, and
Outside Guard. BK Omar Diaz was elected the position of Recorder. Terry Alley was elected Trustee (2-yr).
Gustavo Barbero was elected Outside Guard.
The Council is seeking volunteers to fill the Family Program Director position. If interested, please contact
DK Jim Jenkins.
Council Officer Elections Update
August Birthdays
01 - Ronald Roosmann
02 - Jonathan Engle
11 - Ed Londenberg
11 - Jason Killough
12 - Justin Fritcher
16 - William Westhoff
20 - Luis Barbero
20 - Tien Nguyen
22 - John Mikalik
29 - James King
31 - Michael Diloreto
31 - William Novak
Council Program Activities
Officer Elections
POSITION OFFICE HOLDER E-MAIL ADDRESS PHONE MOBILE
Grand Knight Bill McMullen [email protected] 214-350-0143
Chaplain Fr. Stephen Bierschenk [email protected] 214-358-1453
Deputy Grand Knight Jim Jenkins [email protected] 214-351-5992
Chancellor Paul Tomaso [email protected] 214-357-2551 214-533-6296
Recorder Omar Diaz 214-724-6577
Financial Secretary John Donovan [email protected] 469-374-0414
Treasurer Daryl Avery [email protected] 972-910-0616 214-886-7252
Advocate Sean McMullen [email protected] 832-527-3186
Warden Walter Minigutti [email protected] 214-467-0343
Inside Guard Luis Barbero 214-351-5228
Outside Guard Gustavo Barbero 214-351-5228
Trustee (3-Yr) Bob Andres [email protected] 214-351-6918
Trustee (2-Yr) Terrence Alley
Trustee (1-Yr) Don Timm [email protected] 214-358-4972
District Deputy Philip Apgar [email protected]
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passion as did Ms. Adams with her versatility to move
from operatic vocalize to a heartfelt and deeply personal
contemporary ballad. The first concert was performed in front of a private
audience Tuesday, July 20th. The second concert was
performed at St Monica Church Wednesday July 21st.
The concert consisted of instrumental solos, trios and
vocal works mixed with inspiring, personal stories of love
and loss, of tragedy and hope. The audiences got to hear
a music piece that Mr. Genuis wrote for his daughter who
has Down Syndrome. The concerts organizers BK Patrick O’Brien and BK
Chris Herzog worked very hard in organizing this event.
They thank the audience for coming and reiterated the
importance of music and its impact on us all. All donations
collected during the performances will fund the Council’s
Pro-Life Activities.
-article by Daryl Avery; photos provided by Ed Holmberg
(Continued from page 1)
Concert For Life cont.
Krista Adams sings a song while Marjorie Lambert & Shannon
Hayden play in the background. (Top) Eric plays piano. (Middle) Marjorie poses with Eric. (Right) BK Chris Herzog and BK Pat O’Brien address the audience during the performance.
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Prayers of the Council are offered for the… Repose of the soul of Francis Clements
Repose of the soul of Agnes Clements
Repose of the soul of David Comacho
Repose of the soul of Alta Fontenot
Repose of the soul of BK Raymond J. Leonard
Repose of the soul of Mark Londenberg
Repose of the soul of BK John Di Marco
Repose of the soul of Scott Hess
Repose of the soul of Craig Malorzo
Repose of the soul of BK Robert Malorzo
Repose of the soul of Emile Zoghby
Return to good health of Chris Apgar
Return to good health of Frances Belmares
Return to good health of Josephina Bergin
Return to good health of Dianna Born
Return to good health of Jeanne Brandenberger
Return to good health of Peter Brinkman
Return to good health of Jesus Canchola
Return to good health of Kim Connell
Return to good health of Sylvia Contreras
Return to good health of Kevin Cook
Return to good health of Louise Flournoy
Return to good health of Carl Frank
Return to good health of Carrie Gehling
Return to good health of Consuelo Gonzales
Return to good health of Claude Harmon
Return to good health of Mary Ann Harmon
Return to good health of Frank Harrison
Return to good health of Terry Harrison
Return to good health of Chris Heard
Return to good health of Francine Holmberg
Return to good health of Dot Huffhines
Return to good health of Charles Ihenacho
Return to good health of Maria Jimes
Return to good health of Delfina Johnson
Return to good health of Bob Kemper
Return to good health of Adam Klugiewicz
Return to good health of Charlie Kyong
Return to good health of Dorothy LaDue
Return to good health of Lillian Leal
Return to good health of Don Lewis
Return to good health of Valentina Lopez
Return to good health of Robert Loza
Return to good health of Thelma Leuck
Return to good health of William Little
Return to good health of Jesse Marquez
Return to good health of Ed McCauley
Return to good health of Mary McCoy
Return to good health of Christopher McGehee
Return to good health of Charlotte McGuire
Return to good health of Franco Miramontes
Return to good health of Rebecca Muhlenkamp
Return to good health of Jack Murray
Return to good health of Joseph Primrose
Return to good health of Sally Reilly
Return to good health of Frank Rodriguez
Return to good health of Victor Sanchez
Return to good health of Benny Sansone
Return to good health of Pola Scadron
Return to good health of Joe Saucedo Sr
Return to good health of Leonard Schmitz
Return to good health of Fr. Raymond Scott
Return to good health of Kathy Porter
Return to good health of Nancy Poullos
Return to good health of Jill Rapsey
Return to good health of David Ruiz
Return to good health of Lupe Soto
Return to good health of Jesse Tafalla
Return to good health of Marty Toole
Return to good health of Maria Wentzel
Return to good health of Bobby Wuerz
Return to good health of Pat Zipper
Prayers for Suzanne Bertrand
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Church Activities
Feast Day Celebration
Youth For Pro-Life Boot Camp
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August 26-29 St Monica will host its first ACTS
(Adoration, Community, Theology and Service) retreat
at the Catholic Conference and Formation Center in
Oak Cliff. Join us for an opportunity to focus on your faith
and its application in your daily life, to build purpose in
your prayer life, to increase your presence at the
liturgy and to cultivate friendship among members of
the church community. Our spiritual director will be
Msgr. John Meyers. Transportation, food, lodging and materials are
included in the registration fee. For more information
contact John Rogers at 972-239-1877; John Roppolo at
972-245-1739; or Frank Morrone at 214-691-5748
ACTs Retreat Coming to St. Monica
While we may be blessed with enough food to
eat there are those around us who struggle to put
food on the table. The North Dallas Shared
Ministries is a local organization that provides
assistance to those less fortunate. Their Food
Pantry provides food and hygiene items to over
30,000 people each year.
As a way to help out the Food Pantry, please
bring non-perishable food items to the next
council general meeting on Tuesday,
September 7th. Among the items they accept
are bread, tortillas, canned fruits and vegetables,
breakfast items, soups, pastas, rice, sugar, flour,
baby food and diapers, laundry detergent,
toothbrush and toothpaste, shampoo, toilet paper,
deodorant, sanitary napkins, and razors.
- Tom Primrose, Community Director
Monthly Food Drive
Brother Knights, Our council really needs you for just 10 minutes before and after Mass this weekend! And
since you go to Mass anyway, it seems so easy... And yet... We need a minimum of 4 people at each Mass to COMMIT to volunteering before and after their preferred
Mass this weekend to advertise and sell tickets for the Feast of St. Monica Pancake Breakfast coming on August
29th. Did you notice the word COMMIT in all caps in the previous paragraph. Our council is great at stepping up
when asked. But like men everywhere, we often avoid commitment. However, since there will be money on the
table, we NEED you to reply by e-mail and COMMIT to a Mass time so we know we have them all covered. Just
tell me which one Mass time you plan to go to this weekend and then show up 10 minutes early in the narthex
for instructions. If you can't make it this weekend, no reply is necessary. We certainly understand that some people have
vacations or other commitments. If you have any questions, please contact me, Mike Eddings at 214-460-7609. Thank you for your help and
especially for your COMMITMENT.
-article by Mike Eddings; Church Director
Volunteers needed for Pancake Breakfast Event Church Activities
Volunteers
Community Activities
Food Drive
ACTs Retreat
Back to school kickoff rally at St. Joseph’s church at
600 S. Jupiter Rd. in Richardson on August 22, 2010
from 4-7:00PM for High School teens grades 8-12th.
Join us for "SYNC" and discover how you can get
plugged into The Word of God. Guest presenter, Mark
Hart "Bible Geek", will fire us up with a humorous and
passionate message on breaking open scriptures to
know Christ. Followed by praise & worship music and
Mass celebrated by Auxiliary Bishop Deshotel. For more information contact Michelle Tomlinson at
(214) 357-8549 ext. 135 or e-mail her at:
Back to School Kick Off
Rally Youth Activities
Plug Into The Word!
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Upcoming Exemplifications…
First Degree
Saturday August 7th - St Jude Catholic Church (Allen) @ 9:15 AM
Saturday August 21st - OLPH (Dallas) @ 7:30 PM in Spanish
Major Degree
Sunday August 22nd - St Paul Catholic Church (Richardson) @ 8:00 AM
The Knights of Columbus is an
organization of Catholic men who
serve others and have fun! We
should be proud to proclaim our
faith and our order; just as we
might our alma mater or sports
team, after all we are on the “A”
team. With a K of C License plate
we proudly proclaim that we are a
Knight, a Catholic and that
America is “One Nation under
God”! Brothers we can do all of
this for a net of $8.00. Yes a
license plate will cost you $30.00
however $22.00 of that goes to
our Infirmed Priest Fund.
Therefore we urge every Knight
and especially those of you in
Leadership positions to purchase a
license plate and tell the world
who you are.
These plates may be purchased
for automobiles or trucks. They
are also available with the
handicapped logo if necessary. If
you desire personalized plates,
they are available for an additional
$40 annually.
There is not any reason for not
having Knights of Columbus plates
on your vehicles! Order yours
today!
To order your Knights of
Columbus license plates go to:
1. http://www.texas.gov 2. Under ONLINE SERVICES click
on - Order Specialty License Plates 3. In upper left corner click on -
Order Specialty License Plates 4. Follow the instruction on the
page.
Hurry!!! Let everyone know that you
are proud to be a Knight of
Columbus. Order one for your
wife’s car too. She will love you for
it.
-SK John Donovan
Put Knights of Columbus and One Nation Under God On Your Vehicle
Recruitment Drive
Membership Program Activities
Recruitment Drive
Upcoming Exemplifications
License Plate Program
Brother Knights, mark your calendar for September 18th & 19th for Council 5656 Recruitment Drive.
Knights will be needed to man the doors during all Masses including the Spanish Mass at 1:00 pm. Please let me
know if you are available . Signup sheet will be available at the next meeting in September.
- Tom Marlozo, Membership Director
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DISCOUNT CARD COST: Discount
Card is $10.00. By purchasing the
Discount Card, the ticket holder is
automatically entered into the
Football Frenzy Sweepstakes.
Sweepstakes ticket is valid for the
last 10 weeks of the pro football
season starting October 31, 2010
and ending January 2, 2011.
FILL OUT STUB: Sweepstakes
participants must PRINT LEGIBLY
their name, address, and telephone
number on the stub. Put your name
on the bottom line of the stub.
WINNERS: Winners are posted weekly
and are notified by phone, mail, or
fax. It makes no difference if teams
win or lose. In case of ties, prizes
are combined and split.
CHECK RESULTS ONLINE: Results can
be checked online by going to
www.tkofc..org and click on the
Football Frenzy Logo. Results are
posted weekly for 10 weeks starting
Wednesday, November 3rd.
Contact BK Don Timm to
purchase tickets.
-Don Timm, Trustee
SAINT MONICA COUNCIL CALDENDAR - AUGUST 1 THROUGH AUGUST 31
AUGUST EVENT LOCATION TIME CONTACT
3 Tue General Council Meeting Family Center Rm #201 7:00 PM Bill McMullen
7 Sat 1st Degree Ceremony St Jude Catholic Church, Allen 9:15 AM Tom Malorzo
10 Tue Council Director’s Meeting Family Center Rm #217 7:00 PM Jim Jenkins
18 Wed Deadline for Articles for Sept newsletter Via Email 9:00 PM Daryl Avery
21 Sat 1st Degree Ceremony (Spanish) OLPH, Dallas 7:30 PM Tom Malorzo
22 Sun Major Degree St. Paul Catholic Church, Richardson 8:00 AM Tom Malorzo
26 Thur ACTs Retreat Catholic Conference & Formation Ctr,
Dallas TBD See Church Bulletin
29 Sun St Monica Feast Day St Monica Church All Masses Mike Eddings
31 Tue Council Officer’s Meeting Family Center Rm #217 7:00PM Bill McMullen
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