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NEWSLETTER

OUR LADY OF THE INCARNATE WORD COUNCIL 15199 OUR LADY OF THE INCARNATION ASSEMBLY 3309

2309 Monterrey Rd. Rio Rancho, NM 87144

October 2020

In This Issue

Prayer for Peace

Prayer for Protection

For the Good of Order

Your Vote Counts

GK Ron Karaskiewicz

Father McGivney Guild

Church of the Incarnation

Charity, Unity, Fraternity Exemplification

Wreaths Across America

Culture of Life

K of C Insurance

Birthdays

Saint John Paul’s Prayer For Peace

Lord Jesus Christ, who are called the Prince of Peace,

who are yourself our peace and reconciliation,

who so often said, "Peace to you," grant us peace.

Make all men and women witnesses of truth, justice,

and brotherly love.

Banish from their hearts whatever might endanger peace.

Enlighten our rulers that they may

guarantee and defend the great gift of peace.

May all peoples on the earth

become as brothers and sisters.

May longed for peace blossom forth

and reign always over us all.

- Pope John Paul II

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Daily Mass and Readings Bishop Robert Baron

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C A L E N D A R

ASSEMBLY MEETINGS

7:00 PM

Second Monday of the

month

www.kofcassembly3309.

com

COUNCIL MEETINGS

7:30 PM

Second Thursday of the

month

www.kofc15199.com

For the Good of the Order

SK Garold Hohmann, SK Joseph Lepre,

SK Ralph Archuleta, SK Ray Montoya,

SK Marty Cantu

God Almighty, Heavenly Father, Physician of our souls and bodies, You, who sent

Your only-begotten Son, Our Lord, Jesus Christ, to heal every sickness and infirmity,

visit and heal also Your sick and distressed Knights and their beloved from all

physical and spiritual ailments.

Through the Grace of the Holy Spirit, grant these Knights and their beloved, patience

in their sickness, strength of body and spirit, and recovery of health. Lord, You have

taught us through Your Word to pray for each other that we may be healed. We pray,

heal your servants and grant to them the gift of complete health.

For You are the source of healing and to You we give glory, Father, Son and Holy

Spirit, Amen!

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2019-2020 Council Officers

Grand Knight - SK Ron

Karaskiewicz

Deputy Grand Knight – SK Tom Plate

Chancellor – FN SK

John Alvarado

Financial Secretary – SK Jim Guth

Treasurer – SK Stan

Talik

Recorder – SK Anthony Gutierrez

Advocate – SK Blair

White

Lecturer – SK Jimm White

Warden –SK Clemente

Garcia

Inside Guard – SK David Chavez

Outside Guard – SK

Gerlad Roybal

1 Year Trustee - SK Mark Bagdon

2 Year Trustee – SK

Ronald Cook

3 Year Trustee – SK

Matthew Walsh

Father Michael J. McGivney Guild

Knights Founder to be beatified on Oct. 31, 2020

The Father Michael J. McGivney Guild promotes the cause for sainthood of the founder of the Knights of

Columbus, who will be beatified on Oct. 31, 2020. Members of the Guild, and anyone devoted to Father

McGivney, can play an active role in the cause by praying for his intercession in times of need, especially in cases of serious illness, and reporting to the Guild any favors received.

Membership in the Guild is free and open to anyone who is devoted to Father McGivney and wishes to invoke his

intercession and assist in his sainthood cause through prayer. Members receive a quarterly newsletter and are

remembered in a weekly Mass offered for their intentions.

Catholic men who wish to live out the vision and mission of Father McGivney are invited to join the Knights of

Columbus and become part of a network of charity, unity and fraternity that serves local parishes and communities.

Father McGivney founded the Knights of Columbus in 1882 in New Haven, Conn., and died at the age of 38 in

1890. His cause for sainthood was opened in 1997, and his heroic virtue was recognized by the Vatican in March 2008, when he was declared a Venerable Servant of God by Pope Benedict XVI.

On May 26, 2020, Father McGivney took another step toward sainthood when Pope Francis approved the

promulgation of a decree recognizing a miracle attributed to his intercession. With the approval of this miracle, he

will be beatified on Oct. 31, 2020, with the title of Blessed.

Another miracle through his intercession is needed for him to be canonized as a saint.

Those devoted to Father McGivney are encouraged to recite regularly the prayer for his canonization, which is

available online and on a special prayer card. You may Report Favors through this website or by email or regular

mail at the addresses listed below. The Guild has more than 175,000 members, and you are encouraged to join by

filling out and submitting the online form. Please assist in the cause of Father McGivney by spreading the word

about this holy and blessed priest. To join the Father McGivney Guild. Membership is free and you receive many

benefits, including a quarterly newsletter with spiritual insights and updates on the cause, and a weekly Mass

offered for the intentions of all Guild members. Take a moment now to access the online enrollment form.

Blessed Michael J. McGivney Medallion To celebrate the beatification of our founder, Father Michael J. McGivney, commemorative

medallions* will be awarded to every recruiter who recruits 5 or more members during the 2020-2021

fraternal year.

*Only recruiters from insurance jurisdictions are eligible for the Blessed Michael J. McGivney

Medallion incentive.

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2019-2020 Assembly

Officers

Faithful Friar - Father

Leo Ortiz

Faithful Navigator – SK John Alvarado

Faithful Captain - SK

Davis Chavez

Faithful Admiral - SK PFN Frank Melo

Faithful Comptroller – SK PFN Ron Meyer

Faithful Purser - SK

Henry Chavez

Faithful Pilot - SK Ross Aiello

Faithful Scribe - SK

Vince Rojas

Faithful Inner Sentinel - SK Steve Wilson

Faithful Outer Sentinel –

SK Dominick Lepore

Faithful Trustee One Year – SK John Garcia

Faithful Trustee Two

Year - SK Gerald Roybal

Faithful Trustee Three Year – SK Tom Plate

Color Corp Commander

– SK James Starr

Worthy Grand Knight Ron Karaskiewicz

Brothers All,

SK Ron Meyer sent me an announcement for a very special event being held on Saturday October 3rd.

Both he and I feel this is important and all Knights should be aware of it.

The event is a seminar sponsored jointly by Bishop Olmsted of the Dioceses of Phoenix, The Catholic

Women of Phoenix and the Knights of Columbus. You may recognize that Most Rev. Thomas

Olmsted, Bishop of Phoenix wrote the book “Into the Breach.”

This event is titled Catholics in the Public Square and it is intended to address the current, and ever

increasing, attacks on Catholics and the Catholic Church by the secular left in our society and more

specifically the political attacks on Catholics in public life. It is reported that the two leading

candidates for the Supreme Court are both Catholic women. Judge Amy Coney Barrett is a practicing

Catholic, the mother of 7 children (two adopted from Haiti) and a woman that has already withstood the

scrutiny of Senate hearings. The second leading candidate is Judge Barbara Lagoa also a practicing

Catholic mother of three children and if selected would be the first Hispanic woman with Cuban

heritage on the Bench. Both of these candidates are considered a threat to Roe vs. Wade and since they

are both outstanding individuals, with exceptional credentials only their Catholicism can be

attacked…and it is. In addition, VP candidate Camila Harris and Senator Mazie Hirono of Hawaii both

publicly attached Mr. Buescher in 2018 as he was being vetted for the U.S. District Court of Nebraska.

Mr. Buescher is a member of the Knights of Columbus, which again, is a threat to the left.

Below is the announcement for this event. I encourage you all to look at the video and consider

watching on October 3rd.

As we approach the fall elections, we must never forget that God remains with us and has a plan and

responsibility for each of us to be faithful Catholics and loyal, responsible citizens.

With the Diocese of Phoenix, HLA/NCHLA is pleased to invite you to participate in a special virtual

event hosted by Bishop Olmsted in conjunction with the Catholic Women of Phoenix and the Knights

of Columbus.

Due to circumstances surrounding the pandemic, the only way to view this event live will be on the

Diocese of Phoenix YouTube and Facebook pages.

Join Bishop Olmsted for Mass on Saturday, October 3, at 8:30 AM Phoenix-West Coast Time (11:30

AM Eastern / 10:30 AM Central / 9:30 AM Mountain) followed by a blockbuster program featuring,

among others, renowned law professor Helen Alvaré and religious freedom expert Alan Sears.

For a video with more information, please click here.

https://vimeo.com/451961040

God Bless you all,

GK Ron Karaskiewicz

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Lord, make me an instrument of Your

Peace: Where there is

hatred, let me sow love;

Where there is injury, pardon; Where there is doubt, faith;

Where there is despair, hope; Where there is darkness, light;

And where there is sadness, joy.

O Divine Master,

Grant that I may not so much seek To be

consoled as to console;

To be understood, as to understand; To be loved, as to

love;

For it is in giving that we receive, It is in pardoning that we

are pardoned,

And it is in dying that we are born to Eternal Life. Amen

UNITED STATES ELECTION DAY –

NOVEMBER 3RD

NONPARTISAN NATIONAL GET OUT AND VOTE PROGRAM

As Catholics and citizens, members of the Knights of Columbus should vote and should encourage members of their

families, parishes, and communities to vote. Members are not permitted to engage in partisan political activity in the name

of the Knights of Columbus. Partisan political activity is defined as action directed toward success or failure of a political

party, candidate for political office, or political group. The tiles below contain links to nonpartisan websites maintained

by the National Association of Secretaries of State and the U.S. Election Assistance Commission.*

ENSURE THE FUTURE, REGISTER TO VOTE, VOTE!

Register To

Vote

Voter Registration

Status

Find Your Polling

Place

Absentee & Early

Voting

These links are being provided as a convenience and for informational purposes only; they do not constitute an

endorsement or an approval by the Knights of Columbus of any of the products, services or opinions of the

corporation or organization or individual. The Knights of Columbus bears no responsibility for the accuracy,

legality or content of the external site or for that of subsequent links.

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Life

Through prayer

Through participation in vigils

Through evangelization

Through monetary support

Through daily sacrifices,

however

Small

Church of the Incarnation

Office, Mass, and Confession hours will resume as usual.

Office Hours

Monday - Thursday, 9:00am - 5:00pm

Fridays 8:00am-1:00pm

Daily Mass

Monday, Wednesday & Thursday: 5:30pm

Tuesday & Friday: 8:00am

Weekend Mass

Saturday: 4:00pm & 6:00pm

Sunday: 8:00am, 10:30am & 12:30pm

Confessions:

Monday, Wednesday & Thursday: 4:30pm-5:15pm

Tuesday & Friday: 7:15am -7:45am

Saturdays 2:00pm -3:45pm and Sundays 9:00am -10:00am

Eucharistic Adoration:

Wednesdays from 6:00pm-7:00pm

Fridays from 9:00am - 12:00pm

Contact Information for Staff and Clergy

We are looking for more volunteers to join the cleaning ministry.

Volunteer teams meet Saturday mornings to clean the church building once to twice a month. If you are interested, please call the parish office, 771-8331,

email pat@incarnation.church, or reply to this post.

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Charity, Unity , Fraternity Exemplification

The Exemplification of Charily, Unity, Fraternity was conducted on September 12, 2020 at

The Church of the Incarnation after the 6 pm Mass.

Francisco Mayoral and Gregory Doss were brought into the Order and Brother Roy Garcia

advanced.

Congratulations Brother Knights

Roy Garcia

Francisco Mayoral

Gregory Doss

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From Faithful Navigator John Alvarado

Assembly 3309 Our Lady of the Incarnation, Rio Rancho

Never Forget….. Assembly 3309 & Council 15199 members and wives, assisted

Daniels Family Funeral Services at Vista Verde Memorial Park in honoring the 2,996

lives lost on 9-11- 2001 by placing a US Flag for each life lost that day. Lest We

Forget their Sacrifice. You are not forgotten.

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The government’s own definition attests to the fact that life begins at

fertilization. According to the National Institutes of Health, “fertilization” is the process of union

of two gametes (i.e., ovum and sperm)

“whereby the somatic chromosome number is

restored and the development of a new individual is initiated.”

Steven Ertelt” Undisputed Scientific

Fact: Human Life Begins at Conception, or

Fertilization”

LifeNews.com 11/18/13

People of Life and

For Life

Volunteer

Educate

Advocate

Donate

Pray

Knights of Columbus, Assembly 3309 and Council 15199

Wreaths Across America 2020 - Are you ready?

REMEMBER the Fallen. . . HONOR those who Serve. . .

TEACH our children the value of Freedom.

Vista Verde Memorial Park's Wreaths Across America Page

On Saturday, December 19, 2020 at 12:00 PM, Wreaths Across America will be at

Vista Verde Memorial Park to Remember and Honor our veterans through the laying

of Remembrance wreaths on the graves of our country's fallen heroes and the act of

saying the name of each and every veteran aloud.

Please help our location lay wreaths at as many graves as possible, please visit the

Vista Verde Memorial Park's Wreaths Across America Page for more or click on

the logo below.

Thank you so much for supporting Vista Verde Memorial Park and Wreaths Across

America!

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Letter to Mommy and

Daddy after Abortion

Mommy... why did you

hurt me?

Daddy did you know?

Why didn't you fight for

my life?

Jesus said I would have

looked just like you

Your hair, your eyes, and

even your smile

I know you didn't mean

it Mommy

Daddy I know you love

me.

Daddy, you will never

get to see me

You'll miss my first

words, you'll miss me fall

and get

up.

Mommy, you'll never get

to comb my hair or paint

my nails, you'll miss me

go to kindergarten

You guys will miss my

whole life And I will to....

But don't worry, I am

with Jesus now.... Next

time think about what

you are doing, and who

you are hurting,

I AM A PERSON

Mommy, Daddy, I love

you, wish you would

have

loved me too

By: Danielle Martinez

Culture of Life

From Brother Curt Kuper

Hello! My name is Rachel Keller and I am the new vice-president for Project Defending Life!

I am working with Mr. Curt Kuper on the 40 Days for Life campaign this Fall and am so excited because I know how powerful it is and how many lives are changed as a result of our peaceful, prayerful witness to the beauty of life.

I understand that the 40 Days for Life campaign usually starts with an opening rally, but unfortunately, we will not be able to gather in a large group this year. Instead, we are asking all the churches who are participating in the 40 Days of peaceful prayer and fasting to dedicate their Mass/church service on the Sunday prior to the beginning of the campaign (Sunday, September 20th) to the sanctity of life and the success of this campaign!

In my prayer this year, this one scripture has come up time and again, so I thought I would share it with you all as an encouragement for our collective efforts throughout these 40 Days:

“And be not conformed to this world: but be reformed in the newness of your mind, that you may prove what is the good and the acceptable and the perfect will of God.” –Romans 12:2.

May we always remember that every good thing comes from the Lord and rejoice in hope for the goodness to come! May we begin these 40 Days in peace and joy and experience a daily reformation of our hearts and minds. And may we be steadfast in seeking what is the perfect will of God.

God bless you all; I’ll see you on the sidewalk!

In Christ,

Rachel Keller Vice President, Project Defending Life vp@defendinglife.org

505.266.4100

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Fall 2020 Schedule, 40 Days for Life Requested Days of Prayer

Alb. Catholic Moms, 9/29, 10/16

Annunciation, 9/29, 10/30

Ascension, 10/6, 10/16

Assumption, 9/24, 10/20

Adat Yeshua, 9/30, 10/29

Calvary Alb, 9/30, 10/29

Calvary Belen, 9/30, 10/31

Calvary East, 9/25, 10/29

Calvary Rio Rancho, 9/28, 10/27

Christ the King Anglican, 10/16

Cross Christian Fellowship Rt.66, 9/23, 10/16

Eastern Hills Baptist, 9/26, 10/14

Estancia Valley Parish, 10/24

Faith Bible Church, 9/24

Grace Fellowship, 9/24, 10/15

Heights Cumberland, 10/22

Holy Child Tijeras, 10/24

Holy Family, 10/6, 10/28

Holy Ghost, 9/24, 10/21

Holy Rosary, 9/29, 10/16

Hope Evangelical Free Church, 9/28

Immaculate Conception, 10/1, 10/19

Immaculate Heart of Mary,10/3,10/17

Incarnation, 10/6, 10/27

John XXIII, 10/13, 10/30

Knights of Columbus, 10/2, 10/23

Nativity, 10/1, 10/17

New Beginnings, 9/23, 10/16

Newman Ctr UNM, 9/25, 10/13

Olive Tree, 9/30, 10/29

OLO Belen, 10/3, 10/31

OLO Fatima, 10/6, 10/20

OLO Guadalupe, 10/5, 10/26

OLO La Vang, 10/12

OLO Mt Carmel Moriarty, 10/24

OLO Perpetual Help, 9/25, 10/30

OLO Sorrows Bernalillo, 9/26, 10/21

Prince of Peace, 10/9, 10/30

Queen of Heaven, 10/9, 10/22

Risen Savior, 10/2, 10/23

Sacred Heart, 10/6, 10/27

San Clemente, 10/2, 10/17

San Felipe de Neri, 9/29, 10/23

Sangre de Cristo, 10/7, 10/22

San Ignacio, 10/7, 10/26

San Jose, 10/12

San Martin de Porres, 10/19

San Ysidro in Corrales, 10/8, 10/29

St. Alice Mountainair, 10/24

St. Anne, 10/24

St. Bernadette, 10/2, 10/13

St. Charles Borromeo, 10/8, 10/29

St. Francis Xavier, 9/25, 10/29

St. Edwin, 9/28, 10/23

St. John Vianney, 9/25, 10/20

St. Joseph on the RG, 10/15, 10/29

St. Jude Thaddeus, 10/1, 10/14

St Therese, 10/7, 10/21

St Thomas Aquinas, 10/9, 10/27

Surrendered Hearts, 9/23, 10/16

UNM Students for Life, 9/25, 10/13

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4th Degree Uniform click to order

Color Corp Drill Manual click to download

As we approach the fall elections, we must never forget that God remains with us and has a plan and

responsibility for each of us to be faithful Catholics and loyal, responsible citizens.

With the Diocese of Phoenix, HLA/NCHLA is pleased to invite you to participate in a special virtual

event hosted by Bishop Olmsted in conjunction with the Catholic Women of Phoenix and the

Knights of Columbus.

Due to circumstances surrounding the pandemic, the only way to view this event live will be on the

Diocese of Phoenix YouTube and Facebook pages.

Join Bishop Olmsted for Mass on Saturday, October 3, at 8:30 AM Phoenix-West Coast Time (11:30

AM Eastern / 10:30 AM Central / 9:30 AM Mountain) followed by a blockbuster program featuring,

among others, renowned law professor Helen Alvaré and religious freedom expert Alan Sears.

For a video with more information, please click here.

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Knights of Columbus Insurance

Brothers,

Soon you'll be receiving your 2020 Fraternal Survey. Separate and distinct from the

council fraternal survey, this survey is designed to help members update the Supreme

Council on their information and circumstances, so that the Supreme Council can - in

turn - advise them of the member benefits available to them that they may not be

taking advantage of.

And just what are those benefits?

Of course, you, your spouses and your dependent children have the exclusive

opportunity to protect your financial future through the Knights of Columbus. The

Knights of Columbus can insure your life, protect your family, safeguard your

paycheck, help provide for your long-term care, and help you retire happily and

comfortably. You know that part well.

But that's not all. The Knights of Columbus also provides complimentary financial

benefits to members, like our accidental death coverage.

One of the benefits of membership that l think is most important and most underrated

is the simple benefit of having a relationship with a brother Knight field agent. Unlike

my commercial counterparts, I share a common bond with you. We're brothers! And,

as such, my primary focus is not to make a sale or close a deal, it's to help you

determine what protection you and your family may need. My job is to help you

identify solutions that work best for you, period.

So as a Knight, you can meet with me as often as you'd like. I can use some of our

cutting edge software and tools as well as my own experience, to start exploring your

financial situation, or your retirement, and present potential solutions for you and your

family to consider. I can help you customize a plan for protection that is specific to

your circumstances and your budget.

But I can't help you with what I don't know.

So as things get somewhat back to normal, and we all start to ramp up again in the

fall, I encourage you to keep an eye on your mailbox for the Fraternal Survey, fill it

out, let me know what's new, and I'll be in touch to schedule a follow up conversation

- virtual or otherwise - so we can talk about potential next steps.

I look forward to connecting soon.

Vivat Jesus!

Sir Knight Bob Brunoni

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S&P Global Ratings issued a report that ranked all of its rated North American Life Insurance Companies from strongest to weakest. You should be proud to know that your Knights of Columbus are tied for first!* The Knights is one of six companies - out of a total of 66 - that has a AA+ rating on financial strength, and a stable outlook. S&P also lists the Knights as having a "very strong" business risk profile, and an "excellent" financial risk profile. Financial strength and stability are on a lot of people's minds lately, and it's reassuring to know that the Knights stand tall among the competition. However this unprecedented international crisis may be impacting your family, please know that I am here to help you review your situation, and discuss how the Knights may be able to help. And - to respect social distancing protocols - we have transitioned to virtual meetings. I can meet with you over the computer whenever you'd like. So let's chat! Let me know some times that work for you, and together we can figure out how the Knights' best-in-class financial strength can help protect you and your family.

Contact Sir Knight Bob Brunoni today to set up an appointment and learn how the Knights of

Columbus can help protect your family. Office: (505)850-7474, Cell: (505) 850-7474, Email: bob.brunoni@kofc.org

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October Birthdays

JULIAN L GONZALES 10/3

GEORGE P CHAVEZ 10/5

GAROLD L HOHMANN 10/6

RICHARD L MONTOYA 10/8

MICHAEL S HAMM 10/9

VICTOR A NELSON 10/10

MICHAEL E FEYEN 10/14

NORBERT E ARCHIBEQUE 10/14

JUSTIN L MUZZY 10/15

JOSEPH E NIETO 10/17

THOMAS J HARZEWSKI 10/18

ROSARIO AIELLO 10/20

JOHN L MALONEY 10/22

THOMAS L MADRID 10/24

DAVID J KIHM 10/24

JAMES W CUTLER 10/29

STANLEY A TALIK 10/29

Happy Birthday! May God continue to bless you with peace, love, health and happiness!

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God, our Father, protector of the poor and defender of the widow and orphan, you called your priest, Father Michael J. McGivney, to be an apostle of Christian family life and to lead the young to the generous service of their

neighbor. Through the example of his life and virtue may we follow your Son, Jesus Christ, more closely, fulfilling his commandment of charity and

building up his Body which is the Church. Let the inspiration of your servant prompt us to greater confidence in your love so that we may

continue his work of caring for the needy and the outcast. We humbly ask that you glorify your venerable servant Father Michael J. McGivney on earth according to the design of your holy will. Through his intercession, grant the

favor I now present (here make your request). Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be to the Father

Please report all favors received: The Father McGivney Guild One Columbus Plaza AF New Haven, CT

06510-3326 USA

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Reminders

Council and Assembly Meetings are held online via “Go to Meeting”, please “tune in” for this month’s

meetings.

Please Submit Your Service Hours

Please submit your Chalice Fund Donations

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Knight’s Prayer

Our Lady, Queen of the Knights, bless all the activities of our Order. Keep us true to our pledge, to extend the kingship of thy divine son on earth.

Through Thine intercession, win for us the grace, ever to exemplify in our public and private lives, the virtues that should characterize those especially dedicated to the service of the heavenly court. Make us always aware that as your Knights, we are constantly observed, our faith judged, and our Order

appreciated. Accept, O Mary, this renewed pledge of fealty and devotion, of Thy

Servants, the Knights of Columbus. http://www.kofc11768.org/?page_id=19