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May 2011 Volume 2, Issue 5
The Knightly News The official newsletter of St Monica Council 5656, Knights of Columbus
Serving faithfully the community of St Monica Church, Dallas, Texas
Inside this issue:
Council
Officers & Directors
Monthly Recognitions
2
Church Prayers of the Council
3
Fundraising
Gumbo
Burrito & Sausage Sales
4
Pro-Life
Prayer To End Abortion
5
Community
Food Drive 5
Liaison Report
Holy Name Society
5
Membership
License Plate
Exemplifications
6
Upcoming Calendar 9
Grand Knight: Bill McMullen
Phone:214-350-0143 E-mail: [email protected]
Deputy Grand Knight: Jim Jenkins Phone: 214-351-5992
E-mail: [email protected]
St Monica Council Presents Nine Days That Changed The World
afterwards. Tickets may be purchased
by visiting the St Monica
Church website at
www.StMonicaChurch.org
-Article and photos by
Jim Jenkins, Deputy
Grand Knight
St Monica Council 5656 is
sponsoring an exclusive
movie premier on Monday,
May 9th at 6 PM at the Studio
Movie Grill. Nine Days That
Changed The World
recounts Pope John Paul II’s
nine day trip to Poland in
June, 1979. It is a
documentary that reveals why
Pope John Paul II’s historic nine
-day pilgrimage to Poland was
the turning point for defeating
Communism in Eastern
Europe. Executive Producers Newt
Gingrich and his wife Callista
will be present to introduce
this inspiring film and answer
any questions about the film
Council Officers
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POSITION OFFICE HOLDER E-MAIL ADDRESS PHONE MOBILE
Grand Knight Bill McMullen [email protected] 214-350-0143 972-979-3519
Deputy Grand Knight Jim Jenkins [email protected] 214-351-5992 214-213-1843
Chaplain Fr. Stephen Bierschenk [email protected] 214-358-1453
Chancellor Sean McMullen [email protected] 832-527-3186
Recorder ***OPEN***
Financial Secretary John Donovan [email protected] 469-374-0414 469-865-5776
Treasurer Daryl Avery [email protected] 972-910-0616 214-886-7252
Advocate Michael Burns [email protected] 214-755-3800
Warden Walter Minigutti [email protected] 214-467-0343
Inside Guard Luis Barbero [email protected] 214-687-8676
Outside Guard Gustavo Barbero [email protected] 817-821-4531
Trustee (1-Yr) Terry Alley [email protected] 214-266-1522
Trustee (2-Yr) Don Timm [email protected] 214-358-4972 214-755-8331
Trustee (3-Yr) Bob Andres [email protected] 214-351-6918
District Deputy Philip Apgar [email protected]
Field Agent Larry Pfeifer, Jr [email protected]
Council Directors POSITION DIRECTOR HOLDER E-MAIL ADDRESS PHONE MOBILE
Church Michael Eddings [email protected] 214-460-7609
Council William Galyean [email protected] 214-864-9111
Youth Frank Gonzales [email protected] 214-850-1208
Membership Tom Malorzo [email protected] 214-603-5900
Pro-Life Patrick O’Brien [email protected] 214-536-3095
Community Tom Primrose [email protected] 469-363-7218
Family ***OPEN***
Fr. Stephen Bierschenk Celebrates 35 Years of Service
May Birthdays
02 - Daniel Rodriquez
02 - George Wunderlick
05 - Edward Holmberg
06 - Michael Westin
08 - Felix Munson
13 - Tony Leonard
14 - Patrick O’ Brien
15 - Nick Hummel
18 - Albert Marek
24 - Larry Ackels
28 - Valentine Belfiglio
30 - Everett Smith
31 - Steven Ybarra
31 - Raymond Vaughan
St Monica Council 5656 Chaplain, Fr. Stephen
Bierschenk celebrated 35 years of service in the
Catholic Church and Diocese this past weekend.
Fr. Bierschenk was ordained to the priesthood on
May 1, 1976 for the Diocese of Dallas. Fr.
Stephen first served as Parochial Vicar (Assistant)
at St. Monica Church , Dallas (1976-1979); St.
Thomas Aquinas , Dallas (1979 -1983); and St.
Elizabeth of Hungary, Dallas (1983-1984). Fr. Bierschenk served as Pastor at St.
Elizabeth, Bonham (1984-1986); St. Augustine,
Dallas (1986-1989); St. Thomas Aquinas, Dallas (1989-2002); St. Michael the
Archangel, McKinney and Holy Family, Van Alstyne (2002 -2008); and St.
Monica, Dallas (April 29, 2008 to present).
-Article by Daryl Avery, Photo by Jim Struble
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Prayers of the Council are offered for the…
Repose of the soul of Bill Barnhill
Repose of the soul of Ashley Harrison
Repose of the soul of BK John Di Marco
Repose of the soul of Craig Malorzo
Repose of the soul of BK Robert Malorzo
Repose of the soul of Charlotte McGuire
Repose of the soul of Joe Patak
Repose of the soul of Mary Russo
Repose of the soul of Daniel Wittig
Return to good health of Ben Abeyta
Return to good health of Emma Barrera
Return to good health of Yolanda Bellows
Return to good health of Marty Bloodgood
Return to good health of Jeanne Brandenberger
Return to good health of Peter Brandenberger
Return to good health of Martin Cachola
Return to good health of Jesus Canchola
Return to good health of Michelle Carroll
Return to good health of Lupe Castellans
Return to good health of Joe A. Cedillo
Return to good health of Stephen Davila
Return to good health of Margaret Dundas
Return to good health of Tomasa Flores
Return to good health of Louise Flournoy
Return to good health of Dennis Gatlin
Return to good health of Carrie Gehling
Return to good health of Cynthia Gonzales
Return to good health of Dona Gower
Return to good health of Mary Haba
Return to good health of Claude Harmon
Return to good health of Frank Harrison
Return to good health of Dorothy Huffhines
Return to good health of Maria E. Jaimes
Return to good health of Bob Kemper
Return to good health of Charlie Kyong
Return to good health of Dorothy LaDue
Return to good health of Donald Lampkin
Return to good health of Lillian Leal
Return to good health of Thelma Leuck
Return to good health of Harry Leuzinger
Return to good health of Chris Martinez
Return to good health of Kevin McKool
Return to good health of Christopher McGehee
Return to good health of Ryan McMullen
Return to good health of Juan Mejia
Return to good health of Wayne Melton
Return to good health of Franco Miramontes
Return to good health of Rebecca Muhlenkamp
Return to good health of Rafaela Negron
Return to good health of Gerald Palmer
Return to good health of Maria Plata
Return to good health of Nancy Poullos
Return to good health of Ralph Rodriquez
Return to good health of Jill Rapsey
Return to good health of Sally Reilly
Return to good health of Janice Salas
Return to good health of Jerry Salcedo
Return to good health of Pat Salcedo
Return to good health of Lou Samuels
Return to good health of Victor Sanchez
Return to good health of Shirley Simpson
Return to good health of Barbara Stanley
Return to good health of Bill Sullivan
Return to good health of Albert Tristan
Return to good health of Josey Toogood
Return to good health of Laura Vasquez
Return to good health of Mabel Westin
Return to good health of George Zohgby
Prayers for healing of Mona Simons
Page 4 The Knightly News
107th Annual Convention Of Texas State Council Knights of Columbus
The Texas State Council Knights of Columbus will hold its 107th Annual State Convention on May
13-15, 2011 at the Sheraton Dallas Hotel (formerly Adam’s Mark). Brother Knights from all over
Texas and their guests will be in town to participate in the convention activities. Representing St Monica Council 5656 as Delegates are Grand Knight Bill McMullen and Deputy
Grand Knight Jim Jenkins. Visit the Dallas Diocesan Chapter’s convention website http://
www.ddckofc.org/ for more information on convention activities.
-article by Daryl Avery
St Monica Council Host Gumbo Dinner Night Fundraising Activities
Gumbo Dinner
St Monica Council hosted a
“Gumbo Dinner Night” event on April
15th at The Family Life Center at St
Monica Catholic Church. BK Tom
Primrose prepared the gumbo with
shrimp, crawfish, and catfish. The
gumbo was served with rice, French
bread, and salad, Ice tea and lemonade
was the choice of beverage and
cheesecake was provided for desert.
Cheese pizza was also available for the
kids. There was enough gumbo to
serve at least 200 people.
Brother Knights were on hand to
serve an estimated 100 guests. Several of the Brother
Knight's wives were
also involved to lend a
helping hand. "
-article by Daryl Avery;
photos by Bill McMullen
BK Steve Ostermann & BK Pat O’ Brien assist in the
preparation of the gumbo.
Fr. Jason Cargo greet guests who were enjoying their seafood gumbo
Young guest enjoy the pizza that was
served.
Prayer to End Abortion
St. Monica parish will gather to pray outside the Robinson’s Abortion Clinic at 1929 Record Crossing Friday
May13th and Saturday May14th from 9AM to 2PM. The Council will assist them on the second Friday of
every month. If you cannot participate on a Friday, please consider praying the following Saturday during the same
times. Please come join us on Friday May13th and Saturday April 14th for this very important event.
-article by Patrick O’Brien, Pro-Life Director
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Burritos & Sausage On A Stick Sales
Brother Knights, your help is needed for Sunday May 15th for rolling burritos, selling, grilling sausage on a
stick. This is the first attempt to have a recurring fund raiser and the plan is to try this for a few months and if it
works, do it the 2nd Sunday of every month.
Cooks are starting at 5 AM. Burrito Rollers need to be in Family Center at 6 AM. It will take about 10
Knights, minimum, at that point. We will plan to start selling from 7 until we run out. We will need more
Knights from this point on. There will be 100 bags, each with 6 burritos, to sell at $5 a bag. Then there will be
200 sausages on a stick to be grilled and sold for $2 each. When its all gone, its done for the day.
The schedule is from 7 until 12:30, weather permitting, between the Church and McManus Hall. If all the
food is sold earlier it will be over at the time. But we will still be responsible for Coffee and Orange Juice until
after 11 Mass. Please come and see when and how you can help! The more Knights that come, the lighter the
load for everybody.
Thanks, Bill McMullen, Grand Knight
Fund Raising Activities
Burritos & Sausage
Pro-Life Activities
Prayer To End Abortion
While we may be blessed with enough food to eat there are those around us who struggle to put food on
the table. The North Dallas Shared Ministries is a local organization that provides assistance to those less
fortunate. Their Food Pantry provides food and hygiene items to over 30,000 people each year. As a way to
help out the Food Pantry, please bring non-perishable food items to the next council general meeting on
Tuesday, May 3rd. Among the items they accept are bread, tortillas, canned fruits and vegetables, breakfast
items, soups, pastas, rice, sugar, flour, baby food and diapers, laundry detergent, toothbrush and toothpaste,
shampoo, toilet paper, deodorant, sanitary napkins, and razors.
- Tom Primrose, Community Director
St Monica Council Food Drive Community Activities
Food Drive
The Holy Name Society is called to spread and increase love for His sacred name of Jesus. Join us each second
Sunday at the 7:30 AM Mass. Breakfast served after the Mass in the Family Center Room 109. All
parishioners are invited to attend.
-article by Bill Marx
Holy Name Society Sponsoring Breakfast Liaison Report
Holy Name Society
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The Knights of Columbus is
an organization of Catholic men
who serve others and have fun!
We should be proud to
proclaim our faith and our
order; just as we might our
alma mater or sports team,
after all we are on the “A” team. With a K of C License
plate we proudly proclaim that
we are a Knight, a Catholic and
that America is “One Nation
under God”! Brothers we can
do all of this for a net of $8.00.
Yes a license plate will cost you
$30.00 however $22.00 of that
goes to our Infirmed Priest
Fund. Therefore we urge every
Knight and especially those of
you in Leadership positions to
purchase a license plate and tell
the world who you are.
These plates may be
purchased for automobiles or
trucks. They are also available
with the handicapped logo if
necessary. If you desire
personalized plates, they are
available for an additional $40
annually.
There is not any reason for
not having Knights of Columbus
plates on your vehicles! Order
yours today!
To order your Knights of
Columbus license plates go to:
1. http://www.texas.gov
2. Under ONLINE SERVICES
click on - Order Specialty License
Plates 3. In upper left corner click on -
Order Specialty License Plates 4. Follow the instruction on the
page.
Hurry!!! Let everyone know that
you are proud to be a Knight of
Columbus. Order one for your
wife’s car too. She will love you
for it. -SK John Donovan
Put Knights of Columbus and One Nation Under God
On Your Vehicle Membership Program Activities
License Plate Program
Upcoming Exemplifications… First Degree
Tue, May 10th - Council 799 (Dallas) @ 7:30 PM
Mon, May 16th - Council 8954 St. Joseph (Garland) @ 6:45 PM
Mon, May 16th - Council 7850 St Elizabeth Ann Seton (Plano) @ 7:00 PM
Wed, May 23rd - Council 11937 St Thomas Aquinas (Dallas) @ 7:30 PM
Major Degree
Wed, May 23rd - Council 799 (Dallas) @ 7:30 PM
Membership Program Activities
Upcoming Exemplifications
The council will hold a membership drive after all the Masses on May 14th and 15th. We need the
help of all the knights to man the doors after each of the Masses. I will make a pitch at the meeting next
month.
-Thomas Malorzo, Membership Director
Page 7 The Knightly News
1) Question: Is the Knights of Columbus a charity under IRC Section 501(c)(3)?
Answer: No. The Knights of Columbus is a fraternal benefit society under IRC Sec. 501(c)(8).
2) Question: Is the Knights of Columbus tax exempt?
Answer: The Knights of Columbus, as a fraternal benefit society under IRC Sec. 501(c)(8), is exempt
from most forms of income tax but not all types of income tax depending upon the type of
income. Most receipts of councils and assemblies would be exempt from income tax.
Investment income or unrelated business income would be subject to tax. See IRS instructions
for Form 990 or Form 990-EZ.
3) Question: Is the Knights of Columbus exempt from sales tax?
Answer: No. State legislatures grant state sales tax exemptions or state or local property tax
exemptions generally only to charitable organizations under IRC Section 501(c)(3). The
Knights of Columbus is not under IRC Sec. 501(c)(3), it is under IRC Section 501(c)(8).
4) Question: Are donations to the Knights of Columbus deductible?
Answer: Donations to the Knights of Columbus for fraternal or social purposes are never deductible. In
some limited instances donations for charitable purposes (not fraternal or social) might be
treated as charitable and possibly deductible under strict IRS guidelines and only by an
individual donor taxpayer, never by a non-person taxpayer or entity taxpayer, such as a
business or corporation. Use of this so called pass-through charitable donation exception
under IRC Sec. 170(c)(4) will result in additional compliance and filing requirements for the
council or assembly. See IRS instructions for Form 990, Form 990-EZ. And Schedule A (Form
990, 990-EZ, 990-PF).
-article by John Donovan, Financial Secretary
Most Common Questions Regarding Knights of Columbus Status
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May 15th
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SAINT MONICA COUNCIL CALDENDAR - MAY 2 THROUGH MAY 31
MAY EVENT LOCATION TIME CONTA4CT
3 Tue General Council Meeting Family Center Rm #201 7:00 PM Bill McMullen
9 Mon Nine Days That Change The World movie premier Studio Movie Grill 6:00 PM Jim Jenkins
10 Tue Council Director’s Meeting Family Center Rm #217 7:30 PM Jim Jenkins
13-15 Fri - Sun 107th Annual Texas State KC Convention Sheraton Dallas Hotel Bill McMullen
14-15 Sat-Sun Council Membership Recruiting Drive St Monica Church All Masses Tom Malorzo
15 Sun Breakfast Burrito & Sausage Sales St Monica Church 8:00 AM Jim Jenkins
18 Mon Deadline for Articles for June Newsletter Via Email 9:00 Daryl Avery
31 Tue Council Officer’s Meeting Family Center Rm #217 7:00 Bill McMullen
Additional information about upcoming events and other related activities can be found on
the
St Monica Council 5656 website www.kc5656.org.
Dallas Diocesan Chapter Knights of Columbus www.kofc-dallas.org