THE INTERIM KNIGHT/JANUARY 1971 Equitable is pleased to announce the selection of Mr. John
E. Gillespie of 5100 Nell, Fort Worth, as recipient of the ninth Equitable Good Citizen Award. Mr. Gillespie has given more than 43 years of service as scoutmaster of Troop 32 in Fort Worth. He is still active in that capacity and
hopes to complete at least 50 years of service. More that 1200 boys have had benefit of Mr. Gillespie's influence and have gone on to take their places as responsible citizens in our society. In his years of scouting, Mr. Gillespie
has earned virtually every award for which scoutmasters are eligible. Equitable commends Mr. Gillespie on his unselfish and outstanding service to others. December 15, 1970 P. F. Bridgewater The above is an expression of tribute from
the business men of the City of Fort worth regarding one of our members. In a way it is in praise of the Knights of Columbus as well, for we are the sponsors of Troop No. 32 and have been for all of the same 43 years. Below is a
personal tribute to the "Ol Man" from one of his former Scouts: "TRIBUTE TO OL MAN GILLESPIE Thanks Ol Man. Thanks for all that you have done over the years for me—and all the thousands of other boys and young
men with whom you've been associated. Today perhaps more than at any other time during your scouting careeer there is a driving need for the love and understanding, the guidance and the influence that you have given so generously to so
many. Thanks for all the good times we've had and thanks for the chance that you gave to me and to so many others to develop the character, the self reliance, and the respect and love for others that you have so aptly shown. Indeed a
boy could have no better friend than you. Signed Al "Butch" O'Neal THE INTERIM KNIGHT/MAY 1971 SERVICE AWARD PRESENTED HAGGARD HONORED AS KNIGHT OF YEAR The honor was presented by James Ashe, grand knight, during a banquet marking the 68th
anniversary of the Fort Worth Chapter, which includes four Fort worth councils as well as councils in Grand Prairie and Arlington. SPECIAL BOOKCOVERS THE INTERIM KNIGHT/JUNE 1971 THE INTERIM KNIGHT/AUGUST 1971 We were sad to hear of the recent passing of Mrs. George Nimeth, Irvington, N.J., the sister of Mike Smerick. In your kindness please remember them in your
prayers. Also, two recent deaths have occurred in the Lavy family. Our deepest sympathy is hereby extended to Dennis and Marie Lavy. THE INTERIM KNIGHT/SEPTEMBER 1971
THE INTERIM KNIGHT/NOVEMBER 1971 The Priesthood of the Laity is not something that originates with the Second
Vatican council. It goes back to the beginning of the Church. St. Peter addressed the lay people of his day, calling them "A chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people set apart." As a consequence of the new
emphasis on the Priesthood of the Faithful, our religious services have been drastically changed. The Mass is now offered, and the sacraments administered, in the vernacular, so that the laity can more easily share in the liturgy, and
participate in an intelligent way. The question is, though, how conscious are lay people of this privilege and duty of "Priesthood"? How concerned are they? The least they can do is take a devout and attentive part in the Mass;
use the missalette and pray long; conscientiously strive to offer God the praise and homage we owe Him. God demands worship from all men. He created us, and He has every right to expect homage and adoration from us.
But in observing some people attending Mass, especially those in the last pews in church, it is evident they are not conscious of performing any "priestly duties." They assume an indifferent and passive attitude, even ill concealed
boredom. For them, the Mass is an evil that must be tolerated—what kin00d of homage do such people offer to God?? Through the Prophet Isiah God complained about His people: "The ox and the ass know their master, but My people do
no know Me!"—Let us make sure He does not say that about us.—God Bless You!
Father John, O.S.B.
YOUTH ACTIVITIES Good American Certificate has been awarded our B.S.A. Troop 32. this was given them by Adolf Coors Company; it read; Be it known that Boy Scout Troop #32 having
enriched the nation's environment by collecting aluminum and glass containers for recycling is hereby awarded this Good American Certificate. A member of our council, John McMillan, signed the certificate. He is co-distributor here
with Ed Curtis for the Coors Company. Today Troop 32 turned in 55 bags of clothing to Goodwill Industries. FOURTH DEGREE MEMORIAL MASS THANKSGIVING DAY
ANNOUNCING THE WINNER
Equitable Good Citizen Award
John E. Gillespie
Fort Worth, Texas Board Chairman and President
Equitable Savings Association
Equitable Savings Association December 15, 1970
Fort Worth, Texas
Charles
Haggard was honored Saturday night as the Knight of the Year by the Msgr. Robert M. Nolan Council, Knights of Columbus.
Council 759 has bought special bookcovers and is going to distribute 5000 to Nolan
High; 2000 to St. Andrews, 2000 to St. Rita's and 3000 for Our Mother of Mercy. The council will provide any parochial school with these covers—all they need to do is call.
OFFICERS
Chaplain Rev. John Walbe, O.S.B.
Grand Knight J.D. Ashe
Deputy Grand Knight Tony O. Herrera
Warden Charles Haggard
Chancellor Frank Donnelly
Recorder Charles M. Cihak
Lecturer Al O'Neal
Financial Secretary Al Maday
Advocate Richard Herrity
Inside Guard Jacob Cardenas
Outside Guard Howard Pierson
Treasurer Baldwin Stanton
Trustees: Ed Owen, Max O'Neal, Leroy Hampton
District Deputy Al Maday
SAD NEWS
Our Charter will be draped for thirty days in memory of two of our dear departed
brothers: James Andrew Cecil and Stan M. Fenelon. Thanks to James Merrill, John Scarich, John Bamber, William Cicherski, Lee Reese, Jr. and Mike Hart who served as pallbearers. Brother Fenelon was the son of the first Grand
Knight of council 759, T.P. Fenelon. He served as Grand Knight in 1903.
STAR COUNCIL CERTIFICATE
We have just received
another beautiful trophy. This one from the Supreme Council in New Haven, Conn. For gaining the Star Council rating in the Six Point Program. This will be treasured greatly, not alone for the amount of effort in achieving it, but
also because it will be the last under the old Six Point Program. It takes a lot of doing to become a Star Council. My hat is off to all of those chairmen serving during the past year who made it possible.
A MESSAGE FROM OUR CHAPLAIN
The Second Vatican Council emphasized the importance of the Priesthood of the Laity.
Post 32 B.S.A. has gone Co-ed. Their first activity was a camp-out at Lake Whitney on Friday, Nov. 5th. Twenty-one Explorers, both boys and girls were chaperoned by five married couples.
Joseph Cosgrove and Mrs. Cosgrove are official advisors to the Post.
The General Worth General Assembly, Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus, will hold its 13th
Annual Thanksgiving Day Memorial Mass in St. Patrick's Cathedral, 10:00 A.M., Thursday, November 25. Celebrant at the Mass will be Rev. James A. Boyle, of Cleburne and Burleson, and the sermon speaker will be Rev. John Walbe, OSB . this Mass is in honor of the Fourth Degree members who have died during the past year and all departed Sir Knights. The Chalice to be blessed at the Mass will be engraved to the memory of Joseph C. Frey, Frank J. Henry, and Rev. James Mullins, SAC, and will be presented to Father Boyle for his use at Burleson. All Knights and the public are welcome at the Mass.