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the world?
KC Council #759 is looking for you!
Call: Rob Meyer at (817) 741-1098 or Ric Deleon at (817) 281-3622
GRAND KNIGHTS MESSAGE
Brothers,
I want to thank everyone who attended the Installation of Officers and Grand Knight's party last Saturday night. It turned out to be quite an affair. I particularly want to thank SK Rob Meyer and all the men of the 4th Degree Honor Guard who honored us with their presence for the installation and then stayed for the dinner and party. It really made the evening special to have them there. I also want to congratulate all the newly elected officers, and particularly congratulate our new Grand Knight, Br. Jim Dowling, on assuming responsibility for our Council. We appreciate their leadership and their willingness to step forward and make the commitment it takes to run this great organization.
I also want to congratulate all our Award winners. Every one of them is more than deserving of the recognition they received and I sincerely appreciate all their help & support during the last year.
Officer Appreciation Awards
Mike Potts - Deputy Grand Knight
Bill Flatley – Chancellor
Doug Bradley - Financial Secretary
Tom Schneider – Recorder
Richard
Crabtree – Warden
Jim Obrzut – Treasurer
Jack Zwit - Lecturer (special recognition for 10 continuous years as Lecturer)
Ed Leal - Advocate
Ken Robinson – Trustee
Mark LeMay –
Trustee
Mike Steiner – Trustee
Andy Reiser - Inside Guard
Al Obregon - Inside Guard
Cary Schroeder - Outside Guard
Tom Howard - District Deputy
Fr. Jim McGhee - Chaplain
Impact Player Awards
Rick Deleon
Ken Robinson
Dan Weed
Bob Hennessey
Noah Nadeau
Dan Porter
Ed Leal
Rob Galloway
Ron Kaminski
Tom Jones
Dale
Shipman
Andy Wheaton
Terry Peffers
Special Appreciation Awards
Charity Award - Edwin McGillick
Unity Award - Rob Schill
Fraternity Award - Rob Meyer
Patriotism Award - Jack Malik
Pro-Life Award - Burnie
& Carol Vaughn
Youth Award - Allan Thompson
Family of the Year Award - Jim & Becky Obrzut
Tom Garvin Memorial Service Award - Nic & Janine Stevens
Knight of the Year - Doug Bradley
For award winners that were not able to attend Saturday night, we will have your award, as well as the "real" plaques for all winners at the next business meeting.
Finally, I'd like to thank you all again for the honor and privilege of serving as your Grand Knight for the past 24 months. It's been a great learning experience and a wonderful opportunity to get to know more of you personally and the great work that we're able to accomplish together. I'm looking forward to my new role as your newest Trustee, as well as helping our Diocesan Deputy, Tony Fontinelli, coordinate the Pro-Life activities for the Knights across the Diocese of Fort Worth. I'll also of course continue to help with the Youth Programs, and particularly with development of our Columbian Squires program here in Keller as well as across the State in the coming year.
Thanks again for all you do for our Council, our Parish, our Community and our Families. I'm very proud to have served and even prouder to call each of you a Brother Knight and a Brother in Christ.
God bless you all!
P.S. Valerie and I hope you all enjoy the new picture of Our Lady of The Southern Cross - Help of Christians which we presented as a gift to the Council on Saturday night. It was commissioned by Cardinal George Pell in 2008 for the World Youth Day in Sydney, Australia and we just fell in love with it. I hope you'll enjoy it as much as we do and that Our Lady and her Son will continue to bless our Hall and our meetings forever.
Thanks & God bless!
Joe
Grand
Knight
Council 759
972-977-9949 mobile
AIM & Yahoo: josephjayjordan
Skype: joejayjordan
KC759 Event Pictures
Dannie Needham has put together a web site of all the pictures he had of council events. Check
it out. It's a hoot!!!! Also, If other knights have pictures they want to share Dannie will add them to the page.
www.knightsofcolumbuscouncil759.shutterfly.com
WANT TO RENT THE KNIGHT'S HALL?
SEND NOTE TO: knights759@verizon.net
Input to Knights of Columbus Council 759 Weekly Newsletter
PLEASE SEND ALL INPUT FOR THE CURRENT WEEK
NEWSLETTER TO BOB HENNESSEY AT robhenn@1scom.net by NOON THURSDAY TO HAVE YOUR INPUT INCLUDED IN CURRENT WEEK.
THE PLAN IS TO PUBLISH WEEKLY, EARLY FRIDAY.
If you have ideas to improve this key communications vehicle please forward your suggestions. Thanks.
Prayer Requests
For the health of Fr. Gary Geurtz, Fr. Jim McGhee, Fr. John Hennessy, Fr. Dennis Smith,
Father Isaac, Deacon Klaus Gutbier, Bishop Vann, the CFR's and all our Clergy.
For the sucessful knee replacement surgery for SK Frank Osborne brother of SK Robert Osborne.
For the health of Brother Steve Vozar.
For an end to the scourge of abortion.
For all those out of work or concerned about the future of their jobs.
In thanksgiving for the leadership of our Bishops, Priests and Clergy in standing up for and teaching the Truth
For our Country and its leaders - especially the "pro-choice" Catholics
For our military who protect our freedom.
Pro-Life Committee - Burnie Vaughn
The next 4th Saturday of prayer at the Abortion Mill will be on Saturday, July 24th, 2010
Knights and/or parishioners will be going to Planned Parenthood on Henderson St. downtown Ft Worth to pray 20 decades of the ROSARY, asking for God's help to save the unborn. Meet at the KC Hall at 7:00 AM,
drive down to Henderson. We complete 20 decades in about an hour. We try to stop and have breakfast after the Rosary. Please join us in prayer.
CELL PHONE DRIVE: The Knights of Columbus collect cell phones year around to support The Loreto House, a Catholic Life Center serving women in crisis pregnancies, the elderly, and all who strive to build a Culture of Life; www.loretohouse.org. Please bring old cell phones to the Knights of Columbus Hall or give them to any Knight. Items accepted: Cellular or PCS phones, chargers, and accessories. (Please no two-way radios, walkie-talkies, or cordless phones for home use. Collected phones need not be in working order.
News From The Catholics Respect Life Office
of the Diocese of Fort Worth ∙ 800 West Loop 820 South, Fort Worth, TX 76108
817-560-3300 ex 257 www.fwdioc.org
Respect Life - The Bishop's 6th Annual Catholic Pro-Life Banquet. September 25, 2010. Make your reservations now, at www.fwdioc.org.
Parish Respect Life Coordinator's Meeting - Saturday, August 21, 2010 from 10am to 11:30 at Holy Family, 6150 Pershing Avenue, Fort Worth, TX, 76107. This is the quarterly Parish Resource information session. All Parish Pro-Life Coordinators are encouraged to attend for information, training and materials for your parish ministry. We encourage all Knights of Columbus Right to Life Chairmen to also attend this meeting to learn about the activities and take the information to your local council.
A presentation at Good Shepherd Catholic Community - October 10-11, 2010 - Fr. Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D. (Fr. Tad), Director of Education for the National Catholic Bioethics Center in Philadelphia, Gabriel Project - Contact Debra Heron, 817-965-4885 or Burnie Vaughn 817 881 6261 for info.
Rachel Ministries - July 23-25, 2010 - Catholic Rachel's Vineyard weekend retreat for healing after abortion. Help Rachel Ministries while you shop at Tom Thumb. Request for Scholarships for Rachel's Vineyard Retreat. Prayer Request - Please join us in praying for the above retreat.
Youth for Life- July 30-Aug 4, 2010 - Pro-Life Boot Camp - Theme: It's a Revolution-Theology of the Body.
Adoration for Life - Thursdays at 9:00 am (after 8.30 mass) - Good Shepherd.
Adoration for Life - 4th Monday of each month, 6:00-7:00pm St. Peter the Apostle.
For more information, SK Burnie Vaughn, 817- 881- 6261
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The Bishop's 6th Annual Catholic Pro-Life Banquet
September 25, 2010
The Historical Hilton Fort Worth
ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESE OF FORT WORTH
Register Now!
Greetings,
The Bishop's 6th Annual Catholic Pro Life Banquet is our largest fundraiser.
Catholics Respect Life has been a vital part of Tarrant County and the surrounding area since 2003. We are funded by individual contributions and fundraising. Thanks to our generous supporters we are able to continue building a culture of life.
Our mission is:
To educate the community regarding pro-life issues
To provide care and assistance to women in crisis pregnancies
To minister to those who have been hurt by abortion
To advocate for public policies that protect the lives of unborn children and those vulnerable to pressure to end their own lives
To pray that the culture of death will be replaced by a culture of life and love
This fundraising event includes a Keynote Speaker, Silent Auction, Raffle & Exhibits.
We count on your support!
Chanacee Ruth-Killgore
Director, Catholics Respect Life
OUR KEYNOTE SPEAKER
Fr. Andrew Apostoli, C.F.R.
For more information contact:
Chanacee Ruth-Killgore
Director, Catholics Respect Life
P. 817.560.3300 Ext. 257
F. 817.244.8839
E-mail: cruth-killgore@fwdioc.org
or visit our website www.fwdioc.org
Membership Directors (Rick Deleon & Rob Meyer)
Please welcome the following new knights that joined our council last Wednesday, June 23rd.
Nico Gotero shinox27x@yahoo.com
Blas Hernandez blashernandez56@gmail.com
Doug Hoernig hoernigd@gmail.com
Vincent Potts mr.broadway@yahoo.com
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In this place we call home - with all its good and bad features, it is beauty and ugliness, it is strengths and weaknesses. Every individual has a voice in shaping the world around him and every individual can make his or her voice heard. Your community and Parish offers limitless opportunities for action that can be seen, felt, and judged for its true worth. Look for something that is needed and workable in your community and Parish. No matter what you choose.... get involved!!! Council 759 is always welcoming new members to join.
Rob Meyer
robmeyer@1scom.net
(817) 741-1098
home
(817) 821-1541 cell
Rick Deleon
rick-deleon@sbcglobal.net
(817)
281-3622 home
(817) 300-7932 cell
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UPCOMING DEGREE DATES
Of special note are the two Major Degrees in process of being scheduled (see below). We would like to schedule six or more Major Degrees in the next fraternal year. In particular we need to schedule one for July and one for September as soon as possible. Please check with your Councils and get back to me with your proposed dates and locations as soon as possible.
January 15, 2011 District 17 Burkburnett Council 7371
March 19 or 26, 2011 District 13 Keller Council 759
Regards and Thanks
Tony
Burritos/Sausages Team (Dan Weed)
Sunday July 11 Cooks plan to arrive at the parish hall at 5:00 a.m. Rollers at 6:00 a.m. Sellers
needed after all Masses on Sunday.
Columbian Squires (Allan Thompson)
Gentlemen,
I want to tell you how very proud I am to be your chief counselor. I am sure that our other counselors will agree, but you were very worthy this weekend and all of you acted like the catholic gentlemen that you are. I know that the trip was long, I know that the meetings can be boring, but I believe that you found the trip to be both fun and enjoyable, and further that you managed to have fun without incident or concern on the part of your counselors.
I am sure that we have given our sponsoring council, Knights of Columbus Council 759, every reason to be proud of us as well.
Recognition for the only Essay and Prayers written - regardless of the circumstances
Recognition for the "Best Programs" in the State of Texas
Four State Officers for 2010-11
Awesome display of our Motto - Esto Dignus
Mr. T.
Remember: Any boys 10-18 are encouraged to join the Circle. Contact Allan Thompson for details at ajthompson@verizon.net or 817-431-9582.
Youth Activities (Larry West, Gabe Gutierrez)
Keeping Children Safe Class
Any Knights that are interacting with the youth are required to take the Keeping Children Safe class. It's our responsibility to ensure that all Knights are compliant with the Diocesan requirements. Anyone working with the Squires, Scouts or volunteering with the youth need to take the course. The course is taught multiple times a year at various locations in the diocese.
Catholic Radio / Public Relations (Joe McGookin)
This is the last chance to get tickets for the GRN
speaker on 6/24 at the Frontiers of Flight Museum, Sharon Lee Giganti will speak on the New Age influence.. Tickets are $45 if you order now and $50 at the door. Time is 6:30PM for Hor d'oueves
and 7:00PM for the presentation. Do not miss this great opportunity
Guadalupe Radio Network,
8828 N Stemmons Fwy
Dallas, TX 75247
Subject: Guadalupe Radio Network in Washington, DC, on EWTN and GRN
Click here: GRN Highlighted on Friday's 'World Over Live' Program
Encores: Sat, 12:00 A.M. (00:00);Sun, 3 PM (03:00); Mon, 10 PM (22:00); all on EWTN Cable, Radio, Sirius, WWW.EWTN.COM.
Encores for Guadalupe Radio Network: Sat, 9 AM; Sun, 3 AM and 1 PM (North Texas only).
KATH at 910 AM. Please check your local GRN listings and that for Washington, DC, on line at the local website at WWW. GRNRADIOONLINE.com.
SEAS GOLF LEAGUE - Tom Schneider
SEAS Golfers,
It's that great time of year; time to clean up the clubs and turn our thoughts towards the links!
The SEAS Golf League plays on the 2nd (Sky Creek Ranch) and 4th (Champions Circle) Thursday of each month, March - September, 5:15PM shotgun, nine holes.
Tom Schneider
Cell/Direct: (817)925-9899
tom@tomschneider.com
Community Board
Looking for something, looking to sell something, looking to get the word out on
something, this is the place to do it. Send input to Bob Hennessey at robhenn@1scom.net
Job opportunity Holy Family Thrift Store!
Dear Friends of the Holy Family,
We have an immediate job opening for store manager.
Basic requirements:
Practicing Catholic with no dissenting views that would conflict with our guiding documents. The store is in many cases the first experience that an abortion vulnerable woman has with our mission, and the manager must maintain our core beliefs at the store. We are an outreach of the Catholic Faith.
Refer to Loretohouse.org for guiding documents.
Retail managerial experience.
Bi-lingual preferred.
Must pass background and substance check.
Demonstrated experience in pro-life mission work preferred.
Computer skills including Word,Excel, Adobe, Publisher, Google Apps. or comparable preferred.
Salary is negotiable.
Please send resume to Randy Bollig (no phone calls)
Randy@loretohouse.org
God Bless,
Randy Bollig
DISCOUNTS AVAILABLE FOR VETS AT LOWES
Did you know that if you are a veteran and you can show Lowe's proof of your service you can
get a 10% discount? I showed an Honorable Discharge Card that I recieved from my draft board and got my 10% discount.
Restaurants:
Arby's A&W Back Yard Burgers Burger King Captain D's
Chick-Fil-A, Cotton Patch, Denny's, Dunkin' Donuts, Farmers Boy, IHOP (20 percent discount with military identification), Java Café, KFC, Long John Silver, Pancho's Mexican Buffet, Pizza, Hut, Quizno's, Sizzler, Sonic, Taco Bell, Whataburger
Services
AT&T, Jiffy Lube, Meineke, Sears Portrait Studio
Travel and Leisure
Blockbuster Movie theaters Ripley's attractions and museums,
Products
Apple Computers, AutoZone, Barnhill's, Bass Pro Shop, Bath and Body Works, Big 10 Tires, The Buckle, Champs Sports, Copeland's Sports, Dell , The Discovery Channel Store, Dress Barn, The Finish Line, Foot Action, Footlocker, Gadzooks, GNC, Goody's, Great Party, Happy Harry's, Home Depot, Hot Topic, Jockey, Lerner,Lowe's, Michael's, NAPA Auto Parts' New York &Company, Pac Sun,
Payless Shoes, Play It Again Sports, Pure Beauty, Sally Beauty Supply, Spencer's Gifts, Suncoast, Timberland Outlets, Wilson's Leather
Cell Phone Service Discount
- All Federal employees are able to get a 15% discount on their personal cell phones by calling their carrier.Discount to Federal Employees Past andPresent." You will need to know the military member's supervisor's name, phone number, and full address, so that
his/her military status can be verified. Use the following contact numbers:
Cingular - 800-319-6393
Sprint - 877-812-1223
T-Mobile - 866-646-4688
Nextel - 800-639-6111
Verizon - 800-865-1825
Our Seminarians
Please support our Seminarians
by writing them (cards, letters, etc)
Philip Petta
St. Mary of the Assumption
509 W. Magnolia Ave.
Fort Worth, Texas 76104
Phone:
817-228-4734
ppetta8262@yahoo.com
Edwin Floriano
Assumption Seminary
2600 W. Woodlawn Avenue
San Antonio, TX78228-5196
Phone:
210-734-5137
floriano28@hotmail.com
KC Insurance Information
Call me - let's talk.
817-706-6879 or Andrew.Wheaton@kofc.org (Alpha A-J)
817-519-8993 or Robert.Peffers@kofc.org (Alpha K-Z)
4th Degree - San Juan Diego Assembly 2857
Sir Knights,
We held the officers meeting last evening. The meeting ran a longer than I had anticipated, we were able to cover a lot.
We've been able to plan the calendar of events for the year 2010/2011 and review the budget. The Past Faithful Navigator, Comptroller, Purser and myself will have a meeting in the next week to put the final touches to the buget for 2010/2011.
We're still researching the liability insurance issue. The Past Faithful Navigator and myself are hoping to be able secure a policy before July 1st that will take effect on that date.
I want to say THANK YOU to the officers who were able to attend the meeting last evening.
GK Jim Dowling. Council 759 stopped by for a few moments. He took the opportunity to ask the assembly to be a part of the council's dinner Honoring Veterns in November. I'll talk more about this at the July meeting.
The Worthy Faithful Master Mark Hesselgrave has reminded me that the exemplification will be in October. The dates for this event will be October 1st and 2nd, please mark your calendars.
SATURDAY, JUNE 26 ROSARY @ planned parenthood.
Burnie Vaughn, the Assembly's Inner Sentinel is also the PRO-LIFE Director for Council 759 and he'll be leading the Rosary at planned parenthood on Henderson downtown Fort Worth. They start at 7:30AM and say all twenty decats this usually takes about an hour. I encourage all to consider taking the time to be a part of this cause. The prayers we say working and we'll be able to witness the closing of the center one of these days.
SUNDAY, JUNE 27 PANCAKE BREAKFAST.
We'll be serving breakfast after the 7:30, 9:00 and 11:00 AM MASSES, in the parish hall at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic
Church. We start setting up at 6:30 AM and finish with clean up at about 1:00 PM. I'm asking all who can to come and help.
The PANCAKE BREAKFAST is our main fund raiser and assists the assembly in meeting it's expenses.
WEDNESDAY, JULY 14 MONTHLY MEETING.
We'll have the officers meeting starting at 6:15 PM. The ROSARY will start at 7:00 PM. The meeting will start at 7:30 PM
After the meeting we'll have some refreshments available for those would like to take a few moment to visit afterwards.
FRIDAY, JULY 16 AWARDS BANQUET.
We'll be holding the Annual Awards Banquet at the COORS BANQUET ROOM at 2550 McMillan Pkwy, just south of Meacham Blvd on the east side of I-35W.
The dress for all Sir Knights attending the Awards Banquet is TUXEDO WITH BALDRIC.
Our outgoing Faithful Navigator, Sir Knight Bill Jackson is planning the menu and is going to prepare the meal.
He has requested that all SIR KNIGHTS who will be attending R.S.V.P. the dinner with the number of people in your party.
I'm asking all SIR KNIGHTS who plan to attend the Awards Banquet to R.S.V.P. no later than FRIDAY, JULY 9TH.
When you R.S.V.P. for the AWARDS BANQUET please do so by replying to this Assembly Update and I'll forward to Sir Knight Bill Jackson.
Sir Knights if you are planning to attend the Awards Banquet PLEASE R.S.V.P. no later than FRIDAY, JULY 9TH. Sir Knight Bill Jackson needs an accurate count so he can plan and prepare the meal.
THANK YOU.
SATURDAY, JULY 17 MEET THE TROOPS.
We'll MEET THE TROOPS at Terminal D, DFW. I encourage all of you to consider being a part of this worth while project. The smiles that you receive from those troops who are returning from their deployment to the WAR ZONES will bring a tear or two your eyes and lump in your throat.
Days to Fly the Flag.
July 4th, Independence Day.
I use The Veterans of Foreign War flag pamphlet as my source of information to determine when to fly the flag.
OUR LADY of the IMMACULATE CONCEPTION, PATRONESS of the UNITED STATES of AMERICA, Protect our nation from all harm , physical and spiritual.
A PRAYER FOR PEACE
O GOD, the author and lover of peace, to know whom is to live, to serve whom is to reign; shield Thy suppliants from all assaults, so that we who trust in Thy protection may fear no foe. Amen.
May GOD Bless You, Your Families and GOD Bless America.
In Christ,
Jerome Bretschneider
Faithful Navigator
San Juan Diego Assembly 2857
Operation Welcome Home (Tom Jones)
Remember our dedicated service personnel arrive and depart everyday, they deserve our support!
Call the military suport office at DFW 972.574.0392 for daily arrival/departure times to greet them. You can also call me at 817.773.2131 for information or car pooling.
Community Store House (Tom Jones)
Services provided are counseling, money, food, clothing, dental/medical care.
This is a great organization and deserves our continued support!
Mr. Ambassador, Tom Jones
KNIGHTS BLOOD DRIVE
Thank you so much for your help and support. We ended up seeing 61 donors and collect
47 whole blood units and 8 red cells! Thank you!
I show our next drive is scheduled for:
Sunday, August 15th, 2010 8:30 am-1:30
TO ALL AT KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS-KELLER
WHEN A TEASPOON OF BLOOD CAN SAVE A BABY'S LIFE, IMAGINE WHAT THE PINT YOU DONATED WILL DO!
DEEPEST APPRECIATION FROM ALL OF US AT CARTER BLOODCARE FOR HELPING US SAVE LIVES
IN OUR COMMUNITY.
WE SAW 61 DONORS AND DREW 47 WHOLE BLOOD UNITS AND 8 RED CELL UNITS
YOU HAVE BEEN INSTRUMENTAL IN SAVING LIVES OF 189 PATIENTS.
THANK YOU !
Beautiful Feet (Rob Schill)
Beautiful Feet is seeing a downturn with the economy and they are out of perishable groceries. We need
meat and grocery cards so they can buy what they need. If you can help, please contact Br. Rob Schill at rschill@verizon.net
Beautiful Feet Ministries
1709 East Hattie
Fort Worth, Tx 76115
Phone : 817 536 0505
KC HALL MANAGEMENT
Hall Maintenance Committee
Chairman - Jim Jones
Treasurer - Mike Steiner
Manager - Al Obregon
At large - Burnie Vaughn
At large -
Dannie Needham
At large - Dave Nicholas
Council Hall Membership Available:
Offered to any Member in Good Standing. Initiation fee designated for Capital
Improvements Only
$300.00 initiation fee
$150.00 rental fee (no other fees)
$300.00 Lock in rental fee (no other fees)
For Current Charter Hall Membership:
$100.00 rental fee (no other fees)
$300.00 Lock in Fee (no other fees)
This an outstanding bargain given the cost to rent comparable space.
OPENING ODE - Sung to "Long Long Ago"
Sing Ye His Praises, Loud and Long,
And Let the Unenlightened Know,
In Ev'ry Echo Of Your Song,
The Great Deeds Done, Tho' Long Ago;
By Columbus of the Valiant Soul,
Who First Old Neptune Has Controlled
Despite of Envy, Intrigue, Gold
In The Dim Past of Long Ago
With Vessels Three. O'er Stormy Sea,
He Thrilled the World of Long Ago,
While Wisdom Link'd with Destiny,
In Justice Scale Its Weight Did Throw.
We Are His Heirs, We Wear His Name;
We Boast His Deeds; We Spread His Fame
Our Order's the Shining Flame,
That Lights the Gloom of Long Ago.
CLOSING ODE - Sung to "America "
Now Our Evening Work Is Done,
Then Let Us Ev'ry One , Join In Song,
Long May Our Order Stand
Foremost In This Free Land,
Ready With Heart and Hand
to Right Each Wrong.
We Have a Mission Great,
True to Our Church and State,
Onward We Move,
We Dry the Mourners Tears,
The Tired Heart With Cheer,
Faith In Our Works Appear,
Upheld By Love
We have a long history of service. Click on the year and see what we were doing.