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The Knightly News Volume 21, Issue 11 Council 11514, Monument, Colorado 80132, Grand Knight Dave McCloy November 2017
Chaplain’s Column
Dear Brother Knights
Dear Brother Knights
At first let me say that, by expressing
gratitude we overcome sadness and cement
relationships with each other - and with God.
Very soon we will celebrate that special day
in our country. In advance I say Happy
Thanksgiving to all of you. By coming to
Mass on Thanksgiving Day, you are thanking
God in the best possible way. In the Gospel
we read that, Jesus underscores the
importance of expressing gratitude: He praises
the Samaritan who returned to thank him. He
had cured ten lepers, but only one came back
to say, "thank you."
Now, we should not be too hard on the other
nine. After all, they were doing what Jesus
told them: "Go show yourselves to the
priests." They were obeying Jesus'
instructions. The Samaritan, however, obeyed
a deeper law: the law of gratitude. In our
hearts, you and I know the importance of
gratitude. We spend time teaching our
children how to say "thank you," how to write
a note of appreciation. But, then we adults
often fail to take the time to say, "thank you."
Sometimes we think, "Well, the other person
knows I am grateful. Why belabor the
obvious?" But the other guy does not know.
Once I gave someone a gift - and then did not
hear back from him. At first I assumed that he
was grateful, but then began to wonder if I
had offended him - or if he even got the gift.
At a much later date, our paths crossed and I
asked him if he received the present. "Oh,
yes," he said, "thank you. I really appreciated
it." I was relieved, but that experience made
me reflect on my own failures to promptly
express gratitude. The Samaritan gives us a
wonderful example of prompt gratitude. The
guy who has a grateful heart - and who
expresses it in a sincere way - builds strong
friendships. That applies not only on a human
level, but also to our communication with
God.
The power of gratitude can be seen by way of
contrast. The opposite of gratitude is
complaining. We complain because we are
unhappy, ungrateful about our lives. A few
weeks ago I received a book titled "A
Complaint Free World." Priests and ministers
receive a lot promotional books and videos, so
at first I didn't pay much attention to it. But
something about the title intrigued me: A
Complaint Free World? How is that possible?
The book lays out a plan for people to stop
complaining and start enjoying life. It even
has one of those rubber wrist bands. When a
person falls into negativity and starts
complaining about something, they are
supposed to move the band from one wrist to
the other. The book encourages priests and
ministers to obtain a stop-complaining wrist
band for every member of their congregation.
Well, I haven't gone that far - but it is
something to thing about. Most of our
complaining and criticizing does little good,
but a word of gratitude can make someone's
day, maybe even change their life.
This year again we celebrate Thanksgiving
Day. It is a beautiful holiday. Jesus shows us
the importance of giving thanks. By
expressing gratitude, we overcome sadness,
we cement relationships with each other and
with God:
"Has none but this foreigner returned to give
thanks to God?"
Then he said to him, "Stand up and go;
your faith has saved you."
Happy Thanksgiving to all of you and with all
my heart thank you for all you do to make St.
Peter a better place.
Fr. Grzegorz Golyzniak
The heavens tell of the glory of God. The skies display His
marvelous craftsmanship.
Saint of the Month
Month of the Holy Souls
St. Catherine Laboure, virgin, was born on 02 May 1806 in
Cote-d’Or, France. At an early age she entered the
community of the Daughters of Charity in Paris. Three times
in 1830 the Blessed Virgin Mary appeared to St. Catherine,
who was then a twenty-four year old novice.
On 18 July, the first apparition occurred in the community’s
motherhouse and St. Catherine beheld a lady seated on the
right side of the sanctuary. When Catherine approached her,
the heavenly visitor told her how to act in time of trial and
pointed to the altar as the source of all consolation. Promising
to entrust St. Catherine with a mission that would cause her
great suffering, the lady also predicted the anticlerical revolt
which occurred in Paris in 1870.
On 02 November, the lady showed St. Catherine the medal of
the Immaculate Conception, now universally known as the
“Miraculous Medal”. She commissioned Catherine to have
one made, and to spread devotion to this medal. At that time,
only the spiritual director, Father Aladel, knew of the
apparitions. Forty five years later, Catherine spoke fully of
the apparitions to one of her superiors.
St. Catherine Laboure died on 31 December 1876. She was
beatified on 28 May 1933 by Pope Pius XI and canonized on
27 July 1947 by Pope Pius XII. Her uncorrupt body is
encased in glass beneath the side altar at 140 Rue de Bac in
Paris.
We celebrate her feast day on 28 November.
All Saints’ Day
A Holy Day
All Saint’s Day (in the Roman Catholic Church officially the
Solemnity of All Saints) is a solemnity celebrated on 01
November in honor of all the saints, known and unknown.
In Western Christian theology, the day commemorates all
those who have attained the beatific vision in Heaven. In
many historically Catholic countries it is a national holiday.
The origin of the festival of All Saints celebrated in the West
dates to 13 May of 609 or 610, when Pope Boniface IV
consecrated the Pantheon at Rome to the Blessed Virgin and
all the martyrs and it has been observed on various days in
different places. The feast on its current date is traced to the
foundation by Pope Gregory III of an oratory in St. Peter’s for
the relics “of the holy apostles and of all saints, martyrs and
confessors, of all the just made perfect who are at rest
throughout the world”, with the day moved to 01 November
and the 13 May feast suppressed.
All Souls’ Day
Not a Holy Day of Obligation
In the Roman Catholic Church, All Souls’ Day specifically
commemorates the departed faithful who have not yet been
purified and reached heaven. Catholics celebrate All Saints’
Day and All Souls’ Day in the fundamental belief that there is
a spiritual communion between those in the state of grace who
have died and are either being purified in purgatory or are in
heaven (the “church penitent” and the “church triumphant”,
respectively), and the “church militant” who are the living.
We do not really know what purgatory is like. All we know is
that it is a period of cleansing and that people being purified
can no longer pray for or help themselves. Our prayers for them become important because prayer is a most effective way
of asking God to finally remove what is left of their sins and
weaknesses. Once the souls in purgatory have been admitted
to God’s presence, they will surely remember those who
helped them get there. They will intercede for us when our
time of purification arrives.
Historically, the Western tradition identifies the general
custom of praying for the dead dating as far back as 2
Maccabees 12:42-46. The custom of setting apart a special
day for intercession for certain of the faithful on 02 November
was first established by St. Odilo of Cluny at his abbey of
Cluny in 998.
The official name of the celebration in the Roman Rite is “The
Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed”, but in English
is Feast of All Souls. In some other languages, it is known as
Day of the Dead.
In 1915 Pope Benedict XV allowed priests to say three Masses
on All Souls’ Day in order to give increased help to the
suffering souls in purgatory and the Office of the Dead is
recited by priests.
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Council News
Knights and Families in Action
The new portico around the tabernacle was built by Peter
Debort, a member of St. Peter’s Council 11514. After
presenting a drawing to Father Golyzniak in August, he was
given the go-ahead to start construction of this piece of art. By
the week of 12 October, it was ready for installation that was
accomplished in two days by Peter, his wife Tammy, fellow
Knight Matt Shepardson and his wife Cindy. On the third day,
Father Golyzniak had some Polish friends, who are wood
painting and mural artists, finish the project with gold leaves
and wood varnish.
October Knight of the Month Fred Seiter. Active in
all Council activities, he again headed up the annual
Tootsie Roll Campaign and is first in line to
volunteer for the Tri Lakes Cares Panera bread
pickup.
Council 11514 hosted a Third Degree Exemplification
on Wednesday, 27 September with over 20 members
from the Colorado Springs area in attendance, including
St. Peter’s Tom Bailey. Thanks to Council 11514
Knights who were on hand to help with registration,
setting up the room and serving snacks following the
degree.
Due to an editorial glitch, the September Family of
the Month, Sandy and Alan Feldkamp, was omitted
from the October issue of The Knightly News.
Thanks to all you both do for the Church and
community.
A man’s home is his castle, in a manor of speaking.
Pictured At Left:
Knights Jim Taylor and Vern Gisi register a 2nd
Degree member as GK Dave McCloy looks on.
A lot of money is tainted – taint yours and taint mine.
SK John Hartling gives the Council a recap of
his experiences managing a shelter in Florida
after the devastating hurricane. It was an
emotional two weeks at a 250 bed facility where
18 hour days for him were the norm. John, you
truly know the meaning of our First Principle –
CHARITY!
Scout’s Annual Awards
St. Peter’s Council 11514 again hosted the Boy
Scout Troop’s Awards ceremony by setting up
Jaeger Hall, purchasing food and drinks, and
serving the Troop.
Below: Scouts make short work of food served
by the Knights.
District Master and Past State Deputy Roger Muller
presents the Patriot Award to Faithful Navigator Bob
Leise and Ed Paulovich.
To Be a Patriot Award
The Reverend Robert Kekeisen, Assembly #2594
has been awarded the “To Be a Patriot Award” by
Supreme. This award was presented by Roger
Muller – District Master, Jay Doherty –State
Deputy and Mike Kavanagh –District Marshall at
the November 19 meeting of the assembly . The
presentation team explained that this is a real honor
in that it has been years since a Colorado assembly
has won the award. The qualification process
involves the judging at a state level, then an
elimination at the regional level, and finally
competition at Supreme. Our project was second in
the nation and the top three assemblies are given the
award.
The program that won the award was the speech
contest that the assembly held at St. Peter School.
The sixth, seventh and eighth graders who are in the
speech classes, twenty seven students in all, were
asked to present a 5 minute speech of the topic
“What does the flag mean to me? “ The topic was
selected as a means to draw out feelings and
provoke some thought about patriotism. The judges
were: Dave Nelson, Frank Gargala and Bob
Leise and a wife of one of the knights Jennifer
Helgoth. Cash prizes were awarded
The winners within each class group were finalized.
Certificates were made up and inserted in the
Knights of Columbus red award folders with the
award check. The presentations were handled by
the pastor, Father Golyzniak and the Faithful
Navigator Robert Leise at the weekly school mass.
Each participant was given a handmade “Flag
Rosary”.
This above monstrance was purchased by SK Alan
Feldkamp for use at St. Peter’s and has been used
during the Holy Hour on Fridays. It is believed to
be from the late 1800’s or early 1900’s and is from
Belgium. It has been evaluated by an expert in
Colorado Springs and is mainly silver with
burnished bronze in places. Thanks again to Alan,
not only for this historic monstrance, but for all he
does for the Council, St. Peter’s and the community.
5th
Sunday Rosary
The Council held another 5
th Sunday Rosary on the
29th
with approximately 80 Knights, families and
fellow parishioners praying the Rosary together. It
is held to help bring parishioners together in a
spiritual activity and promote devotion to Mary,
Mother of God. The devotion is designed to build
the domestic church through the growth in the
knowledge and practice of the Catholic faith. This
will, in turn, strengthen our parish. Grand Knight
Dave McCloy has a supply of finger Rosaries for
those in need of one, but hopefully all Knights carry
their Rosary at all times!! It has been very
encouraging to notice an increase in participation on
each successive 5th
Sunday.
Thanksgiving
Thanksgiving at Plymouth by Jennie A. Brownscombe (1914
Thanksgiving has officially been an annual tradition
since 1863, when, during the Civil War, President
Abraham Lincoln proclaimed a national day of
“Thanksgiving and Praise to our beneficent Father who
dwelleth in the Heavens”.
The event that some Americans commonly call the “First
Thanksgiving” was celebrated by the Pilgrims to give
thanks to God for guiding them safely to the New
World. In our modern day we tend to think of it as a
day to overindulge in food and beverages and watch
football on television. What happened to the idea of
giving thanks to God for all that He has given us? Even
though it is a secular holiday, what better way is there to
start the day than by attending morning Mass?
The Pilgrims made seven times more graves than huts. No
Americans have been more impoverished than these who
nevertheless, set aside a day of thanksgiving.
Your Insurance Corner
One of our founding goals: to protect widows
As a member of this council, you know how
important spouses can be to the charitable works of
the Order. If you are married, your wife is probably
involved in a few of the many events that happen
each fraternal year. This support adds great value
and impact to what a council can achieve.
When the Order was founded in 1882, Father
McGivney and the other brave men were setting out
to protect Catholic families, but especially wives
and children. We know today this is done through
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I am not afraid of tomorrow… for I have seen
yesterday and I love today.
Month’s
Sermonette This month, on the 23rd in the United States, we celebrate the
feast of Thanksgiving. It is primarily a harvest feast, when we
express our gratitude for God’s blessings in providing us with
food. Although all cultures celebrate the harvest, this
particular feast goes back to the 17th
century colonists who
arrived in a foreboding New World. The people of Israel
celebrated three harvest feasts during the year. The first
celebrated the barley harvest, the earliest grain to appear in the
spring. This feast was tied to Passover, when God intervened
to liberate God’s people from Egypt. Fifty days later came the
festival for the wheat harvest, which was called Pentecost,
meaning “fifty days”. It was when the apostles gathered to
celebrate this feast that Jesus ascended into heaven and the
Holy Spirit was poured out so abundantly. Finally, the early
Israelites celebrated “Sukkoth,” the festival of booths, which
was a celebration of the fruit harvest. This festival also
recognized the time the people traveled in the desert before
reaching the holy land. All these feasts remember a time in
the desert or across dangerous seas. Even Pentecost followed
a time of terror and grief after Jesus’ crucifixion. But in all
these remembrances, God is present, and God provides. Let
us thank God for the food, spiritual and actual, that we are
given this day of Thanksgiving.
Christmas Party
Thanks to SK John Hartling for arranging
a Council Christmas Party for the second
year in a row. This year it will be held on
Thursday, 14 December in Jaeger Hall
with cocktails at 1800 and the meal, catered by Broken Bones,
will be served at 1900. Cost per person is $15 for the meal
and drinks at the bar will be served for donations. Families
are invited and encouraged to attend. The theme for this
year’s party will be the fabulous ‘50’s much to the chagrin of
Jim Bergeron who opted for the ‘40’s! Dig into your closets
for the oldie clothes or make a trip to Goodwill for their
bargains. Our favorite disc jockey, Brother Knight Ed Hettler
will be on hand with a wide selection of ‘50’s music to rock
the evening away.
Thanksgiving Day is a jewel, to set in the hearts of honest
men, but be careful that you do not take the day and leave
out the gratitude. ~ E. P. Powell, American author
Beer is like the sun. It rises in the yeast and settles
in the waist.
Fun for the Family
For a fun-filled family evening with a small town atmosphere,
plan on going to Palmer Lake on the Saturday after
Thanksgiving, 25 November. That is when the town’s
volunteer fire department has its annual chili supper to kick
off the lighting of the Christmas star on Sundance Mountain.
For a small contribution you have a choice of a hot or medium
chili, hot dogs, chips, a huge cinnamon roll, crackers, a fruit
drink and coffee. There is often a silent auction, plus chances
to be the one who gets to flip the switch that lights the star! In
addition, an appearance is made by Santa Claus, high school
chorales sing Christmas music, and occasionally a bag piper in
regalia shows up. The money collected is used to maintain the
star that is lighted from that evening and shines each night
until New Years.
The tradition of the star began in 1935 during the Great
Depression as a way to brighten the holidays and it has
continued each Christmas Season since then except during
World War II blackout requirements. It is also turned on for
Memorial Day, July Fourth and when a longtime Palmer Lake
resident passes away. A bit of trivia: The star was originally
lighted by 100 watt bulbs, but they proved too bright and
made the star look blurry, so 25 watt bulbs were substituted.
After a recent renovation of wiring, the star can now hold up
to 180 bulbs using 40 watt bulbs.
Most people walk in and out of your life, but
FRIENDS leave footprints in your heart.
Lord, I Hate Buttermilk
A visiting pastor was attending a men’s breakfast in
a rural area. He asked one of the impressive older
farmers to say grace that morning. After all were
seated, the old farmer began…”Lord, I hate
buttermilk.” The pastor opened one eye and
wondered to himself where this was going. Then
the farmer loudly proclaimed, “Lord, I hate lard.”
Now the pastor was worried. However, without
missing a beat, the farmer prayed on. “And Lord,
you know I don’t care much for raw white flour.”
Just as the pastor was about to stand and stop
everything, the farmer continued, “But Lord, when
you mix ‘em all together and bake ‘em up, I do love
fresh biscuits. So Lord, when things come up we
don’t like, when life gets hard, when we just don’t
understand what You are sayin’ to us, we just need
to relax and wait ‘till You are done mixin’, and
probably it will be somethin’ even better than
biscuits… Amen.”
Thanks to Marge Barker
The 23rd
Psalm
Even though we say it over and over again, how
many of us have ever looked at it in this way?
The Lord is my Shepherd
That’s relationship!
I shall not want
That’s supply!
He maketh me to lie down in green pastures.
That’s Rest!
He leadeth me beside the still waters.
That’s Refreshment!
He restoreth ny soul.
That’s Healing
He leadeth me down the paths of righteousness
That’s guidance
For His name sake.
That’s Purpose!
Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death
That’s Testing!
I will fear no evil
That’s protection
For Thou art with me
That’s Faithfulness!
Thy rod and Thy staff they comfort me
That’s Discipline!
Thou prepares a table before me in the presence of mine
enemies
That’s Hope!
Thou annointest my head with oil
That’s Consecration!
My cup runneth over
That’s Abundance!
Surely goodness and mercy shall follow me all the days of my
life
That’s Blessing!
And I will dwell in the house of the Lord
That’s Security!
Forever
That’s Eternity!
Monthly Council Mass
Knights and Families Urged To Attend
The Knights celebrate Mass as a group on the first Sunday of
each month at the 0800 Mass. The Council also has these
Masses said for members or family members who are ill or
deceased. The Mass on Sunday, 05 November 2017 will be
for the intention of Chris Otto.
A breakfast or brunch will be planned occasionally and
advance notification will be made at council meetings.
Remember to sit in the pews reserved and wear your Council
nametag and the Order lapel pin.
Alcohol and calculus don’t mix, so don’t drink and derive.
Word of the Month
From Catholic Word Book, a K of C
Publication
Thanksgiving: An expression of gratitude to God for the
goodness and the blessings He grants; one of the four ends of
prayer.
Fraternity is seeking the Lord
Seek the Lord while he may be found, call upon him while he
is near. ~ Isaiah 55:6
God is near in every good thing. He is nearer still in the
creature called man and woman. He comes even closer in
good men and women, closer still in his saints, closer still in
the greatest saint, Mary, and closest of all in the person of the
God-Man Jesus Christ. Draw near to these (and especially to
Jesus, who is present in all His saints and most especially in
the Holy Eucharist) and He will draw near to you.
What does it mean to “seek the Lord”? What hopeful promise
is associated with doing so? Have you been seeking Him or
hiding from Him?
An open mind, like an open window, should be screened to
keep the bugs out. ~ V. Hutchinson
From the K of C publication Knights to Christ
November Birthdays
A Monthly Feature
Our birthday recipients for the beautiful Colorado month of
November include:
02 Nov- Bill Hourigan
07 Nov- Gary Denton
09 Nov- Dave Berry
12 Nov- Earl Depner – Number 100!!
18 Nov- James T. Van Camp
19 Nov- Peter Derbort
20 Nov- Lam Tran
25 Nov – Edward Izydorek
25 Nov- James P. Van Camp
26 Nov- David Blessinger
28 Nov – Bob Baker
Happy Birthday to all of our brother Knights celebrating
birthdays during this sometimes cool month of November.
Remember in our prayers: Fred Wolfe, Butch Christensen,
Father Brownstein, Fred and Melanie Seiter, Earl Depner, Don
Manzanares, Laura Gomez, Gasper Blea, and Joan Durbin.
Let us pray for the repose of the souls of our Brother Knights
and their families, especially for the repose of the soul of Eric
Finnegan.
Let us pray for the safety of our Armed Forces, especially
those in the combat zones.
Continue to pray for vocations to the priesthood and religious
life.
Upcoming Events
01 Nov- All Saints Day
02 Nov- All Souls’ Day
04 Nov- Election Day
04 Nov- Council Business Meeting at 1900
05 Nov – Daylight Saving Time ends
01 Nov – Council Corporate Mass at 0800
11 Nov – Spaghetti Supper after 1700 Mass
(Team B)
11 Nov- Veterans Day
15 Nov – Council Social Meeting at 1900
19 Nov – Fr. Kekeisen Assembly Meeting at
1900
19 Nov – Pancake Breakfast after the 0800 Mass
(Team A)
23 Nov- Thanksgiving Day
SAVE THE DATE: Thursday, 14 December
2017 for the Annual Council Christmas Party.
November History
01 Nov 1512- Michelangelo’s Sistine Chapel paintings were
first exhibited.
03 Nov 1930- The Bank of Italy became the Bank of America.
03 Nov 1957- The Soviet Union launched the spacecraft,
Sputnik Two.
04 Nov 1646- A severe heresy law was enacted in
Massachusetts that made death the penalty for any person who
persisted in denying that the Holy Scriptures were the word of
God.
05 Nov 1921- Armistice Day, 11 November, was proclaimed a
legal holiday by President Warren G. Harding.
05 Nov 1955- The stereo radio was introduced.
06 Nov 1923- Jacob Schick patented the first electric razor.
07 Nov 1874- The Republican Party was symbolized as an
elephant in a cartoon drawn by Thomas Nast in Harper’s
Weekly.
07 Nov 1893- Colorado granted women the right to vote.
09 Nov 1961- The X-15 flew to a record speed of 4093 mph.
10 Nov 1775- The United States Marines were established.
11 Nov 1890- The first Congress of the Roman Catholic laity
of the U. S. assembled at Baltimore, Maryland.
11 Nov 1919- World War I ended.
15 Nov 1926- NBC made its on-air debut.
22 Nov 1963- President John F. Kennedy was assassinated in
Dallas.
27 Nov 1970- Pope Paul VI was wounded by an assassin.
29 Nov 1891- The first Army-Navy football game was played
at West Point. Navy won 24-0.
You feel stuck with your debt if you can’t budge
it.
Bakers trade bread recipes on a knead-to know
basis.
A girl is sitting on the couch with her grandpa and
studying the wrinkles on his old face. She gets up the
nerve to rub her fingers over the wrinkles. She
touches her own face and looks more puzzled. Finally
the girl asks, "Grandpa, did God make you?" "He
sure did honey, a long time ago," replies her
grandpa. "Well, did God make me?" asks the girl.
"Yes, He did, and that wasn't too long ago," answers
her grandpa. "Boy," says the little girl, "He's sure
doing a lot better job these days isn't He?"
Editor………Jim Bergeron
Staff Photographers:
Chuck Hardy
Rob Hoette
Contributors:
Dr. Tom Hebda
Dr. Tom Satalowich
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