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FR. MAHER'S KNIGHTLY NEWS
Founded April 21, 1976 * District 30 * McNamara Chapter Member
"As Knights we are constantly observed, our faith judged, and our order appreciated."
November 2009
VOLUME XXXIV ISSUE 5
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Newsletter Contents:
Grand Knight's Message
by SK Paul D. McFarlane, Grand Knight
Good Brothers and Gentle Ladies: We were lucky to get permission to continue our 2009 Tootsie Roll Program for another weekend this month. Thanks to all you Goodwill Ambassadors who stood a post and collected funds to benefit people with intellectual disabilities!
Did you feel the love from the Inwood House residents who attended our 10th Annual Halloween Festival on Saturday, October 24th? The decorations, prizes, snacks, goodies, etc. were gobbled up with waves of thanks! I send those thanks your way for all you did to make this event a rousing success!
Look closely at the various upcoming tours, which the Maryland State Council is sponsoring to benefit the State Scholarship Program. C’mon, wouldn’t you love to be basking in the sun aboard a Caribbean Cruise ship in January 2010 while your neighbors are searching for their snow shovels?
District Deputy Report
by John L. Durbin
Ready or not! November is here already! October was full of many fun activities including the Columbus Day Ball, followed the next day by the celebration at Union Station in Washington, D.C. where the statue of Christopher Columbus stands. The State Fall Meeting in Hagerstown will be held October 23rd, 24th & 25th and there will be plenty of information coming forth as a result of this very important training for District Deputies. I will report on this meeting in a later article. Membership and Retention will certainly be the main focus. The councils in District #30 are all active in their recruiting efforts. Do not let up and,” Do not get discouraged.” We lead by example, so wear your name badges to mass and other parish functions so people will know that you are Knights of Columbus and want to join with us in the good works that are accomplished routinely by our membership. Be active in the life of your parishes and assist your pastors in every way you can. Remember to carry a “Form 100” at all times.
November begins with “All Saints Day” followed by “All Souls.” It is a time to pray for those that have gone before us and to ask for help from the saints as we do our very best to serve God and our neighbor so that we may attain our reward. Montgomery Council will host a memorial mass on November 17th where all deceased members of our District and the Sullivan Brothers Assembly will be remembered particularly those that passed during the period October 31, 2007 thru October 31, 2008. Thanksgiving is on Thursday November 27th. When our families join together for our Thanksgiving celebrations remember to include the Holy Family. Happy Thanksgiving from your District Warden, Jack Giacalone and Phyllis and from John, Nancy and Jill! God bless us and our families.
Vivat Jesus
Fraternal Benefits
Seminarians Fund - Matching Contributions Challenge!
This is a reminder that a generous and anonymous Brother Knight has issued us, his fellow Knights, a challenge that between October 1st and December 31, 2009, he will match, dollar for dollar (up to $1,000) contributions made to our Council’s Seminarian Fund! This is your chance to effectively double your monetary gift to the fund! Make your check payable to Fr. Maher Council #6793 Seminarian Fund and mail it to Paul McFarlane c/o K of C Council 6793, P.O. Box 570 Olney, MD 20830. Please call Paul on 301-570-5508 with any questions. This is not the first time that this generous Brother has done this and we certainly want to make this worth his while as well as the ultimate beneficiaries, our Seminarians!
Don’t Miss Out! - Buy Your 2010 Entertainment Book Now!
Order your freshly printed copies of the 2010 Entertainment Coupon Book! Click here for more details. Cost is just $30! You could give a call to Brother Doug Ketter on 301-570-5202 to place your order. Use it to save hundreds of dollars on food and fun! Our Council benefits from each book sale!
Council 6793 To Host Silent Auction At Christmas Bazaar
Our Council has been asked to host the Silent Auction at the St. Peter’s Christmas Bazaar on Saturday, November 7, 2009! Here’s your chance to help your Brother Knights obtain items for the auction and to staff the 9 AM to 3 PM period, while visitors peruse the auction items and bid to win! If you can help to plan and/or run this event and/or have items to offer for the auction, call Grand Knight, Paul McFarlane (301-633-9439) to let him know. Auction proceeds benefit the Parish. Thanks in advance!
Council Jackets Available
We are once again offering these great jackets for council members and their spouses. These are excellent quality mid weight Jackets, they are Maroon in color with black fleece lining. The K of C 3rd degree emblem is embroidered the left side with Knights of Columbus Fr. Peter Paul Maher Council, Olney MD, circling the emblem. Your name will also be embroidered on the right side. We have already ordered and delivered over 40 jackets from our previous orders.
Sizes are as follows:
Medium - 38 / 40
Large - 42 / 44
X Large . 46 / 48
Jackets will be approximately $55 each, and the more we order the less they will be. This is not a fund raiser so our cost is your cost. We want to let everyone know that the Knights of Columbus are active and well in Olney.
Please call me to see, try on and order these great jackets! I would like to place the order no later than Friday, December 18th. Thank You, Jack Giacalone . 301-774-6338.
Maryland State Council News
These tours benefit the State Scholarship Program:
Caribbean Cruise – Tour duration is January 11 to 23, 2010, cabin prices range from $1,082.55 (inside) to $1,272.55 (outside). Book early as these discount priced cabins are limited.
Northern Ireland and Scotland – Tour duration is April 14 to 26, 2010. Visit Donegal, Derry, Belfast, Glasgow, Inverness, Aberdeen and Edinburgh! Hotel accommodations are twin bedded rooms with private bath. Price per person is $3,152; single supplement is $595.
Information: Contact Ron B. White, Supreme Director (410-795-0862) or Mary Caguin, World Travel Service (Toll Free: 800-668-9077 Ext. 120 or Direct: 410-527-9700 Ext. 120) or Paul McFarlane (301-570-5508); he has a tour brochure and added details.
Loyola Retreat House – Reservations Required
December 7, 2009 “Come Lord Jesus” ? March 1, 2010 “Divine by the Spirit” ? March 22, 2010 “Jesus Humbled Himself”
These 1-day retreats are 9 AM to 3 PM. The day’s activities include meditations and both personal and group prayer time. The Sacraments of Reconciliation and Holy Mass afford the opportunity to perform your Easter Duty. Lunch is provided. A $40 offering is suggested, payable by check.
Information: Contact Barbara MacDonald at Loyola (301-392-0801) or Arnie Calhoun, State Retreat Chairman (301-568-3698) or call Paul McFarlane (301-570-5508) to request a flyer be sent via your e-mail address.
Pro-life News
by Marco Columbini
For those interested in being kept informed of local pro-life activities, send your e-mail address to Marco Colombini at colombini@umd.edu. You’ll be provided brief notifications (not more than once a week). If you change your mind, just send me an e-mail and I will remove your name from the mailing list. Thank you on behalf of the 1 million babies killed each year in US abortuaries.
The Lighter Side
by Paul D. McFarlane
There was a Scottish painter named Smokey Macgregor who was keenly interested in making a penny where he could, so he often thinned down his paint to make it go a wee bit further. As it happened, his pastor decided to do a big restoration job on the exterior of the aging church and Smokey put in a painting bid. Well, as Smokey’s price was the lowest, he got the job. So he set about erecting the scaffolding and setting up the planks, and buying the paint and, yes, I am sorry to say, thinning it down with turpentine.
Well, Smokey was up on the scaffolding, painting away, the job nearly completed, when suddenly there was a horrendous clap of thunder, the sky opened, and rain poured down washing the thinned paint from all over the church and knocking Smokey clear off the scaffold to land on the lawn among the gravestones, surrounded by telltale puddles of the thinned and useless paint.
Now, Smokey was no fool. He knew this was a judgment from the Almighty, so he got on his knees and cried, "Oh, God, Oh God, forgive me; what should I do?" And from the thunder, a mighty voice spoke, “Repaint, Repaint, and Thin No More!"
Council’s 4th Annual Golf Outing to Support Seminarians is postponed until Spring 2010!
Stay tuned…
Good of the Order
November - December 2009 Calendar
| November 4 (WED) | Council Executive Meeting, Cottage on Marians Grounds, 7:30 PM |
| November 7 (SAT) | Council to Staff St. Peter's Christmas Bazaar Silent Auction, 9 AM to 3 PM |
| November 11(WED) | Council Business Meeting, OLGC** 7:30 PM, Room #120 |
| November 18 (WED) | Special Events Planning Meeting, Cottage on Marians Grounds, 7:00 PM |
| November 19 (THU) | Sullivan Bros. Assembly Mtg. at Montgomery Council #2323, 8:00 PM |
| November 22 (SUN) | International Theme Dinner (Location & Time TBD) |
| November 25 (WED) | Council Social Meeting Cancelled. |
| November 26 (THU) | Thanksgiving Day - Pray and Give Thanks! |
| December 2 (WED) | Council Executive Meeting, Cottage on Marians Grounds, 7:30 PM |
| December 7 (SAT) | Council Memorial Mass and Luncheon (Location & Time TBD) |
| December 9 (WED) | Council Business Meeting, OLGC** 7:30 PM, Room #120 |
| December 13 (SUN) | Council Christmas Party (Location & Time TBD) |
| December 17 (THU) | Sullivan Bros. Assembly Mtg. at Montgomery Council #2323, 8:00 PM |
| December 19 (SAT) | Christmas Party for Marians Assisted Living Residents, (Time TBD) |
| December 25 (FRI) | Nativity of our Savior - Pray that His will be done! |
| **Our Lady of Good Counsel High School (See Council website for directions.) | |
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For additional information or to participate in any of the above events please call Paul McFarlane, GK on 301-570-5508 |
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