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BADGES and KCLA SHIRTS
If you would like to order a KCLA badge
OR shirt, please contact Janet Youmans,
615-525-3920 or email
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!! Kellye Burke, June 1
Angie Thompson, June 1 Abby Comm, June 2
Candance Gilligan, June 3 Joan Gunter, June 5
Marilyn Corso, June 6 Susan Russ, June 7
Christi Sanders, June 9 Beth Heckel, June 19
Pam Wegenka, June 19 Barbara Merz, June 29
Jan Marks, June 29 Elaine Busillos, June 30
Mary Beth Natcher, June 30
JOANN’S SUNSHINE CORNER
If anyone knows of a member who is ill or could use some good wishes, please
contact Joann Doss, ph: 871-7269 or [email protected]
June Events First Friday Adoration, Fri. 6/3/2016, 7 p.m. KC/KCLA picnic 6/4/2016 (Home of Kent and Susan Russ) Social Meeting/Potluck, Monday, 6/20/2016
BABY TOTES Beth Heckel and Joan Gunter:
Five baby totes were delivered to Summit
Hospital newborn nursery in the month of May
Here are the items we need: Desitin Unisex light weight caps Light weight footed sleep and plays Comb and brush sets 2 ½ gallon storage bags
Cash donations are also much appreciated!
MEMBERSHIP DUES
Dues are $5 a year.
Newsletter No. 92
May 2016
Knights of Columbus Council #9282 Ladies Auxiliary 14544 Lebanon Road, Old Hickory, TN 37138You “For I have set you an example, that you also should do as I have done to you”
John 13:15
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COURAGE LION PROGAM
Joan Gunter
The Courage Lion Program is dedicated to children who are entering the hospital for a serious illness, injury or surgery. Each Courage Lion comes with the book “Courage Pockets”, which introduces the story of a young lion, Duffy, who faces the challenge of recovering from an injury. Duffy is a therapeutic animal used to enhance communication and is intended to reduce anxiety and fear. The KC Ladies Auxiliary sponsors the Courage Lion Program at Saint Stephen Catholic Community and would like to help each hospitalized child through what could be a frightening experience by giving him/her a “Duffy” Courage Lion of their own. If you have a child entering the hospital please call Joan Gunter, KCLA, at 773-8518.
Recently, the KCLA provided a Courage Lion to five-year-old, Caleb Atnip who met with a lawnmower accident a few weeks ago. Caleb is doing well and his family would like to thank the KCLA for "Duffy" to help him fully recover. Caleb and his twin brother Connor are students at Donelson Christian. Please continue prayers for Caleb and his family.
FATHER/DAUGTER DANCE APRIL 23, 2016 Submitted by: Helen Walsh The Father/Daughter dance was sponsored by St. Stephen Council 9282 and the KC Ladies Auxiliary. The girls were so cute and they had a blast! They will never forget these memories with their Dads and Grandfathers (and neither will the men). Great turnout and great fun!
Thanks for the cookies ladies and a big thanks to all the Knights and Ladies who came out to help: Mike and Sandra Porter, Mark and Beth Heckel, Bill and Helen Walsh, Victoria and John Vatovec, Chip Harris, Bob Young and Jeannine Mackie. Mike and Sandra chaired the event for the Knights, Beth and Victoria chaired the event for the KC Ladies Auxiliary. It was very hard to select pictures for the newsletter; they were all great. Memories in the making that’s for sure.
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Roger Blevins and Tommy Duffy dancing with their Granddaughters
Mike Porter and Granddaughter Arianna
PREGNANCY CARE CENTER ANNUAL GALA APRIL 28, 2016
Submitted by: Helen Walsh This year the banquet was held at Victory Baptist Church in Mt. Juliet. Sixteen members of the Knights of Columbus and KC Ladies Auxiliary were proud to represent Stephen Catholic Community. Those attending were: Carl and Francie Duffield, Mark and Candance Gilligan, Mike and Loretto Walsh, Dick and Jeanne Mehsling, Bill and Helen Walsh, Theresa Bradley, Bob Young, Jeannine Mackie, Camille Multra, Kathy Walsh and Pam Wegenka. Kathy and Pam are the KCLA pro-life chairpersons and Dick and Jeanne Mehsling are the Knights pro-life chairpersons.
The Knights of Columbus and KC Ladies Auxiliary are Underwriters for the Banquet
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Kathy Walsh, our table host, took good care of us and the paperwork.
Kathy Walsh and Camille Multra Thank you to the attendees for support in attending the banquet. This year the theme was Imago Dei, or Image of God. Dr. Brent Boles, Medical Director of the Murfreesboro Center and mobile unit told us some very touching stories that made a footprint on our hearts forever. The Murfreesboro mobile unit was on-site and open for attendees to tour. The Pregnancy Care Center plans to work towards being able to financially have the mobile unit visit the site in Hermitage at least two or three times a month to provide an ultrasound for expectant Mothers. It has been proven that once an expectant girl/woman sees an ultrasound of her baby the chances of NOT having an abortion jumps to approximately 90 percent.
Murfreesboro Mobile Ultrasound Unit
Jeannine Mackie and Deputy Grand Knight Bill Walsh
Grand Knight Bob Young and Theresa Bradley
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Carl and Francie Duffield and Jeanne Mehsling
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 113TH STATE CONVENTION, APRIL 29-MAY 1, 2016
St. Stephen Catholic Community Knights of Columbus 9282 had an amazing weekend. They brought home the Bishop’s award (one of only four given out by the Bishop) in the State.
The Council also earned the District Deputy award, Chaplain’s award, third place for the most money donated to the MR Foundation, the Bryon Nesler award for the most creative funding raising idea for the MR Foundation and the State Family of the Year award went to David and Jeanette Waters . The KCLA ladies did great also...from the awesome Ladies' Program (chaired by Abby Comm) to the vendors at the Mini-Women's Show and to our own Bettyann Tompson for speaking at the luncheon about our St. Stephen KCLA.
Past President Bettyann Tompson and past Vice President Beth Heckel set up a display table to highlight KC Ladies Auxiliary programs and projects.
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Joan Gunter, Lorine Bourland, Theresa Bradley at the jewelry display
Helen Walsh and Joan Gunter showing some “style”
Abby Comm modeling the latest style
Social Night Monday, May 16, 2016 Submitted by: Helen Walsh In support of the Church's efforts to address pro-life issues and the devotion to the Blessed Mary, St. Stephen Knights of Columbus hosted a special pot luck social night on May 16th at 7 p.m. The dinner was well attended by St. Stephen parishioners.
Pictured are: Georgia Knight, Jeanne and Dick Mehsling, Camille and Bob Multra and Diane and Mike Fitzpatrick. Guest speaker, Trecia Dillingham, Wilson County Right to Life and State Representative Susan Lynn addressed the current Pro-Life legislative issues and how they impact our efforts.
Representative Susan Lynn
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Clergy Appreciation Dinner May 16, 2016 Submitted by: Helen Walsh On Saturday, May 21, 2016, after the 5:00 Mass, the Knights hosted a delicious dinner consisting of turkey (smoked and fried), stuffing, mashed potatoes and vegetables. The desserts for everyone attending were provided by members of the KCLA. Seven ladies provided the special desserts for the clergy. Their favorite dessert was placed on a cake server and became the table’s centerpiece. A card specified the type of dessert and who provided the dessert. The intent was for the clergy to share their dessert with participants at each of the seven tables. The desserts and recipients were: Father Pat: chocolate peanut butter pie by Theresa Bradley; Deacon Fred: coconut cake by Lorine Bourland; Deacon Mickey, carrot cake by Mary English; Deacon Tom, German chocolate cake by Helen Walsh; Deacon Steve, cherry pie by Sharon Jakubowski; Deacon Hans, German chocolate cake by Kathy Walsh and Deacon Rob, lemon cake by Jeannene Mackie.
Deacon Rob and his lemon cake
Theresa Bradley also provided a ¼ sheet cake which decorated the front table by the sign. We gave that cake to Deacon Paul Taylor who was helping the kitchen crew. The Knights presented a monogrammed windbreaker to Father Pat and our six St. Stephen deacons and then the fun began.
Father Pat and the Deacons sporting their new windbreakers
Did you know one of our clergy is a scuba diver? One was a nightclub bouncer? One was a cheerleader in high school? One was detained for shop lifting (at a very young age)? One did the polar plunge in Detroit (in a speedo)? One came in third in a World Masters Weightlifting Championship? One was a judge in an armadillo race?
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It was an evening of a Zing (tall tale) or a Thing (truth). Every table had a paddle and could vote after each statement whether they believed it was a truth or a tall tale. Let’s just say we don’t really know our clergy as well as we thought.
This picture captures the feelings of the evening -- lighthearted and fun. The Deacons’ wives were given a cross as a gift. On the front of the cross were the words “Amazing Woman” and on the other her name, current date and the verse, “The Joy of the Lord is my Strength”, calligraphed on the cross by Rose Wathen.
Lorine Bourland with her cross.
Deacon Mickey cutting into that wonderful carrot cake compliments of Mary English. Another highlight of the evening was the company of Deacon Mickey and wife Carol who were celebrating their 56th wedding anniversary that day. We had the privilege of celebrating with them. So sweet!
Rose Wathen is displaying the beautiful table runner embroidered by Jeannene
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Mackie from the KCLA. The table runner was designed by Jeannene with roses and a W for Rose. It is beautiful. Thank you Jeannene. Also, a big thank you to the committee that put the event together: Sharon Jakubowski, Jeannene Mackie, Helen Walsh, and Donna Engel. Thank you to our dessert chair Theresa Bradley for all of her support and help. Past President Bettyann Tompson summed it up by saying: “Thank you Helen Walsh and your team for a great fun evening. Great women, great minds with a great idea!” (Thanks Bettyann) FIRST FRIDAY ADORATION IS June 3rd Please make it a point to attend at least one First Friday Adoration this year in the Church at 7:00pm. Come spend a quiet hour with Jesus. Spending time alone with God rids our minds of distraction so that we can focus on Him and hear His Word. Abiding in Him, we enjoy the intimacy to which He calls us and come to truly know Him. What better place to spend some time in adoration and prayer.
Pro-Life “Simply being pro-life doesn’t save babies. Acting pro-life does” Wilson County Right to Life is a non-profit, charitable organization which works to advocate respect for human life through public education, protective public policy
and the development of an active pro-life movement in our community. Wilson Co. Right to Life meets on the 4th Tues. of each month (except Aug & Dec) at 7 PM at the Mt. Juliet First Baptist Church at 735 N Mt. Juliet Rd, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122.
2016 Wilson County Fair Booth and our Right to Life catalog ad
Wilson Co. Right to Life will have a booth again this year at the Wilson Co. Fair - Aug 19-27, 2016. We have appreciated our many friends and supporters who have stopped by and visited us there. The Ladies Auxiliary supports the ad with a $100
donation each year. Thank you!
Just as we have done for the last number of
years, we will purchase another full page ad
in the 2016 Wilson County Fair Catalog.
Your help is needed and appreciated to help
us pay for the ad. By donating $10 for the
name of each person you list, the cost of the
ad is paid. You are encouraged to list
you/your family or you might want to
honor someone else - living or deceased.
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Please click the link below, download, print
and fill out one of the forms for yourself,
and also pass an extra form on to another
Wilson Co. pro-life friend, church member,
co-worker or neighbor. http://www.eugeneandtex.com/WCRTL-2016-WilsonCoFairAdForm.pdf
FORTNIGHT FOR FREEDOM 6/21-7/3/2016 The USCCB has asked that dioceses conduct activities again this year. From their website http://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/religious-liberty/fortnight-for-freedom/index.cfm
What is the Fortnight for Freedom? Each year dioceses around the country arrange special events to highlight the importance of defending religious freedom. The Fortnight for Freedom is from June 21—the vigil of the Feasts of St. John Fisher and St. Thomas More—to July 4, Independence Day. New This Year: Witnesses to Freedom this year, we will look at the lives of more than 14 women and men of faith, from all over the world, who bear witness to authentic freedom in Christ.
What we’ll do: we will have a daily rosary for the parish from June 21 – July 3rd. We will change up this year and hold The Rosary at 6:15pm in the chapel in order to accommodate
those parishioners that have difficulty with the heat and standing in the parking lot. Anyone interested in leading the rosary one night, just let Bill Walsh know that evening. Mission Statement:
The Ladies Auxiliary of the Saint Stephen Knights of Columbus Council 9282 strives to support the improvement of life for all members of the Council, Auxiliary members and their families and the parish community at large, as well as the spiritual and temporal efforts of the Council membership in achieving this goal through prayer, example and good works. We shall work through our shared faith, vision, goals and efforts to strengthen and encourage Council and Auxiliary members and their families in providing an avenue to contribute to the parish community and cultivate leadership qualities among catholic ladies.
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Officers, Chairpersons, and Co-Chairs: President: Lorine Bourland Ph: 754-6899 Email: [email protected] Vice President: Sharon Jakubowski Ph: 719-371-8144 Email: [email protected] Recording Secretary: Sherri Mayberry Ph: 615-902-1240 Email:[email protected] Treasurer: Pat Barki Ph: 615-647-7578 Email: [email protected] Corresponding Secretary: Janet Youmans Ph: 615-525-3920 Email: [email protected] Financial Secretary: Joyce Davis Ph: 615-847-2623 Email: Joyce_Davis [email protected] Parliamentarian/By-Laws: Angie Thompson Ph:,615-883-7616 Email: [email protected] Spiritual Life: Ellen Dammann Ph: 615-916-0059 Email: [email protected] Events/Public Relations: Susan Hawkins Ph: 615-400-0160 Email: [email protected] Communications: Helen Walsh Ph.: 615-419-4427 Email: [email protected]
Bettyann Tompson Ph: 615-828-2354 Email: [email protected] Pro-Life: Kathy Walsh Ph.: 615-883-9273 Email: [email protected] Pam Wegenka Ph.: 615-773-2726 Email: [email protected] Sunshine: Joann Doss Ph.: 615-871-7269 Email: [email protected] Baby Totes: Beth Heckel Ph: 615-316-0631 Email: [email protected] Courage Lions and Baby Totes: Joan Gunter Ph: 615-773-8518 Email: [email protected] Historian: Mary English Ph: 615-758-9709 Email: [email protected] Founding President: Linda Norfleet Ph: 615-322-7048 Email: [email protected] Past President: Bettyann Tompson Ph: 615-883-3422 Email: [email protected] Senior Awareness: Donna Engel Ph: 720-331-7148 Email: [email protected] Loretto Walsh Ph: 615-847-4648 Email: [email protected]