December 2013 / January 2014

Volume 1, Issue 12

Serving the Parishes of Christ the King, Holy Spirit, St.

Gregory, and Good Shepherd

Light Up For Christmas

Council Christmas Party

The Advent season is here. On Tuesday, December 3rd, the Council hosted the Lighting of the Manger celebration at Christ the King. Advent wreaths are dusted off and placed on our tables to help us remember the “Reason for

the Season.”

The wreaths are a favorite way to celebrate the month of December for many Christians. Even though Advent wreaths are popular among Christians, many are not aware of the rich meaning and symbolism

embedded in the traditions.

The circular shape of the wreath, without beginning or end, symbolizes God the Father and eternal life. The Advent wreath traditionally

holds four candles which are lit, one at a time, on each of the four Sundays of the Advent season. Each candle represents 1,000 years. Added together, the four candles symbolize the 4,000 years that humanity waited for the world’s Savior—from Adam and Eve to Jesus, whose birth was foretold in the Old

Testament.

Some Advent wreath traditions also include a fifth white “Christ” candle, symbolizing purity, that is lit on Christmas Eve or

Christmas day.

For more information visit http://www.catholiccompany.com/blog/the-advent-

wreath-tradition-meaning

invite the widow of deceased Brother Knights and will provide transportation in addition to

covering the cost of their meal.

To sign-up contact Council Chair Tim Hudson. His email is THudson763@aol.com and his phone number is 901-490-7122. We hope you will be able to

attend this event.

The 2013 Council Christmas Party will take place on Friday, December 13th, at 6PM. The location is Logan’s Roadhouse. The cost per person is $16.99

plus tax and gratuity.

Council members, spouses, and significant others are invited to

attend.

As in the past, the Council will

Reminder:

There will be no 4th Degree Assembly Meeting this

month.

Merry

Christmas

Inside this issue:

Coats for Kids 2

Remembering John F., Kennedy

2

Food Assistance Program

3

Degree Schedule 3

Christmas Party at Desoto Industries

3

Calendar of Events 4

Monthly Prayer Breakfast

4

The DeSoto Knight

Coats for Kids Campaign Winding Down

Remembering John F. Kennedy

This year’s Coats for Kids fund drive is winding down. The last day to make a donation is

Sunday, December 15th.

This year, Sacred Heart Southern Missions identified approximately 200 children that needed assistance in the way of a

winter coat this year.

Our council has been collecting funds to cover the cost of the coats after Masses for three weeks. Unfortunately, this year

we have fallen short of our goal.

At several of the Masses their were second collections for other worthy causes that possibly drove the parishioners

to have to choose which cause

to donate to.

Thanks to everyone who participated in this annual fund drive. While we may have not been able to supply all the funds that we would have liked to raise, we certainly will be able to help over 100 local youth this

year.

Special thanks to Brother Paul Shahan for taking charge and

leading this program.

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As the world remembers the assassination of President John F. Kennedy 50 years ago, many reflect on the words from his inaugural speech made less than three years before his tragic

death.

On the 50th anniversary of that inaugural speech, the Order underwrote the restoration of the

lettering at the gravesite of President Kennedy in Arlington Cemetery.

Supreme Knight Carl Anderson said that the Knights of Columbus “is proud and honored to be able to make this contribution to honoring the memory of President Kennedy. His words in-spired an entire generation, not just in America but throughout the world. We are grateful for the opportunity to work with Arlington National Cemetery in helping to ensure that those

words will continue to inspire all who visit his final resting place.”

In recognition of that anniversary and the historic speech, the Knights of Columbus sponsored an essay contest for Catholic high school students, the winner of which was honored at the 129th Supreme Convention. Additionally, a poll was conducted by the Order on President Ken-

nedy's legacy.

Also in celebration of Kennedy's inaugural speech, Supreme Knight Anderson made a speech

titled "Making God's Work Our Own" at Faneuil Hall in Boston on April, 7, 2011.

President Kennedy, the first Catholic U.S. president, joined the Knights of Columbus soon after returning from service in the Navy during World War II and remained an active member for nearly 20 years, until his assassination in 1963. His inaugural address is one of the most famous

in American history.

(CNS photo/Courtesy of the John Fitzgerald Kennedy Library

in Boston)

Food Assistance Program

Christmas Party at Desoto Industries

Degree Schedule

The Council’s Food Assistance Program has provided ready to heat and eat meals to several

families in various parishes.

Family Chair Tim Yager along with other volunteers have done a great job in getting the program off the ground and out

in front.

At this time the inventory of meals is starting to dwindle and more are to be prepared in the

coming weeks.

If you are aware of anyone in need of a meal, or meals, please do not hesitate to contact Tim, Fred Middleton, Tom Cusker, or Ted Lander. Any of these men are able to assist you in getting the meals into the hands that

need them.

There will be a 4th Degree on Sunday, February 2nd in

Vicksburg.

See Faithful Navigator John

Robinson for further details.

There will be a 2nd Degree on Saturday, December 28th at

Queen of Peace in Olive Branch.

The Degree will begin at 10am so candidates should arrive at 9:30am. See Ted Lander for

further information.

There will be a 3rd Degree on Saturday, January 11th at Christ the King in Southaven. The Degree will begin at 2:30pm so candidates should arrive at 1:30pm. See Ted Lander for

more information.

The annual Christmas party at Desoto Industries is scheduled for Friday, December 20th at

11am.

Each year our council sponsors this party for the residents at the

facility.

Desoto Industries is a 501C3 organization that helps clients with intellectual disabilities. For a number of years Desoto Industries has been the recipient

of the council’s portion of the

PID fundraiser.

The is even a rumor that jolly ol’ Saint Nick himself will be making

a guest appearance.

Please see Tim Hudson for

further details on this event.

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Volume 1, Issue 12

A FORM 100 IN

YOUR POCKET.

RECRUIT A FRIEND

AT CHURCH …

MAKE HIM A

BROTHER.

SOMETIMES ALL IT

TAKES IS TO ASK.

Calling All Men

(18 & Older)

Come join us for breakfast, prayer and fellowship Saturday, December 14th, 7-8:30 am (2nd Saturday of each month) at Christ the King's

Social Hall.

Please email food4thejourney4men@gmail.com to RSVP so we can bake

enough biscuits .

Any questions or for more information please call Ted Schreck at 901-833-3663 or

Ted Lander at 901-237-3493.

DEC 2 7pm Council Business Meeting HALL

DEC 3 7pm Lighting of the Manger CTK

DEC 9 5:30pm Program Chairs Meeting

DEC 11 7pm Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe

Vigil at St. Gregory

DEC 12 5:30am Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe

at CTK

Fri, Dec 13 - Riverkings game - Arrive time is 5:00 p.m. -

Cancellation date is Dec 6.

Sat, Dec 14 - Gaither Christmas Homecoming - Arrive time

is 4:00 p.m. - Cancellation date is Dec 7

DEC 14 7am Mens Prayer Breakfast CTK

DEC 14 8:30am Council Officers Meeting HALL

Sat, Dec 21 - Jingle Jam - Arrive time is 4:30 p.m. -

Cancellation date is Dec 14

DEC 24 various Christmas Vigil Mass

DEC 25 various Christmas Mass

Fri, Dec 27 - Riverkings game - Arrive time is 5:00 p.m. -

Cancellation date is Dec 20

DEC 28 10am 2nd Degree Queen of Peace

Sat, Dec 28 - Holiday Comedy (Mo'Nique) - Arrive time is

5:30 p.m. - Cancellation date is Dec 21

Sun, Dec 29 - Holiday Jam (Kem & Chaka Khan) - Arrive

time is 5:00 p.m. - Cancellation date is Dec 22

Landers Center events in RED. Please

donate your time when possible.

Calendar of Events

CHECK YOUR

PARISH

BULLETIN FOR

THE MASS

SCHEDULES

FOR ADVENT,

THE FEAST OF

OUR LADY OF

GUADALUPE,

CHRISTMAS,

AND NEW

YEARS.