Meetings 1st and 3rd Thursdays of every month 7:30 PM
(Rosary on the 1st Thursday at 7:00pm)

Are you interested in joining one of the best
men's organizations in the world?
KC Council #759 is looking for you!
Call: Rob Meyer at (817) 741-1098 or 
Ric Deleon at (817) 281-3622

KC Annual Dues Bill have been mailed. Please make a special effort to pay upon receipt and return email update request. Thanks!!!!!

Grand Knight's Message (Joe Jordan)
Brothers,

If you missed last night's monthly business meeting, you missed a good one. From beginning to end, it was a great night of fellowship, fun and even some serious business.

Our worthy Recorder, Tom Schneider, helped us get the night started with undoubtedly the most creative rendition of reading the minutes I've ever seen. Guitar in hand and getting us all in on his original act, he's forever earned his new nickname, "The Minute Man".  I just wish the cameras had been rolling!

Our Worthy Insurance Agent, Andy Wheaton, DD  & PGK Tom Howard and several others did a yeoman's job in the kitchen preparing corn beef and cabbage for a great meal afterward. 

Probably the most engaging discussion centered around a proposal by our Trustees to raise our annual dues by $12 a year starting next January in order to help make sure we are covering our true costs and expenses as a Council.  While no one likes to pay more in dues, it's a simple fact that our current $48 a year does not cover each Knight's share of our costs to support our Council and our Hall operations which we all benefit from.  After being presented, the motion was tabled and will be discussed again when our new annual budget is presented next month. I appreciate the great discussion we had on the subject last night and encourage anyone that wants to learn more to sit in on the next officers' meeting on March 18 at 7:30 p.m. when we'll be discussing the dues and budget proposal in more detail.

I want to congratulate and thank everyone who's helped out with the Friday Fish Fry so far.  We served a record 540 meals last Friday and are one our way to making record profits for charity this year. I hope you'll all plan to join us tonight and bring your family.

Special thanks to Brs. Mike Potts, Edwin McGillick, Terry Bachman and everyone who has lent a hand so far.

Finally, I want to  encourage everyone to think of a man that you know needs to be a Knight and make a personal commitment to inviting him to join our order in the next month.  There is no finer men's organization in the world and no better way I know of to strengthen a man's faith, family and friendships than becoming a Knight of Columbus.  What we have is a blessing Brothers and we owe it not only to our Council, but also to the thousands of men in our parish that have not had the opportunity yet. Please make it a priority during this time of Lent to ask a brother to join our ranks!

God bless you all and thanks for letting me serve as your Grand Knight.
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

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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 health of Brother Cary Schroeder's mother-in-law, Hellon Kirkland. She has been suffering for many years from Alzheimers, and has now developed pneumonia. Also, pray for Cary's wife's boss, Diane, who has just learned she has cancer.

For Jorge Romero son of Brother Jorge Romero. On Wednesday March 10, 2010, he will have surgery.

For the health of Brother Tom Sheely.

For the health of Elizabeth Ryan. She is the mother of John Ryan, Brother Knight and member of Boy Scout Troop 32 and the wife of Past Grand Knight Art Ryan.

For the health of Amity Robbins, wife of Brother Stan Robbins and daughter of Brother Rob Meyer.

For the health of Bob Emlong father of Tammy Oropeza wife of Brother Knight Michael Oropeza and also for Michael's father.

For the health of Brother Roberto Hinojosa Jr.

For the health of Karen Dsouza's father John Hopkins Sr.

For Moria Jones, wife of Brother Tom Jones.

For Br. Joe McGookin's his mother, Ruth Caroline.

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 - Jerome Bretschneider
Our next 4th Saturday prayer at the Abortion Mill will be on Saturday, March 27,2010

We'll be going to Planned Parenthood on Henderson St. downtown Fort Worth to say the ROSARY.  We'll say all twenty decades of the Rosary.  We'll meet at the KC Hall at 7:00 AM, drive down to Henderson, the time spent saying the Rosary is an hour.  We try to stop and have breakfast when we're returning to the KC Hall.  I'm urging all members to consider joining us in prayer and helping to protect the PRE-BORN.  

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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

March 2, 2010

At a Glance: Events & News

Respect Life

         March 20, 2010 - Saturday - Parish Pro-Life Coordinators Meeting.

         April 2, 2010 - 25th Annual Rosary Vigil for Life on Good Friday - in front of Planned Parenthood.

         Banquet - Save the Date - September 25, 2010.

         October 10-11, 2010 - Save the Date - Fr. Tadeusz Pacholczyk, Ph.D. (Fr. Tad), Director of Education for The National Catholic Bioethics Center in Philadelphia, will be speaking at Good Shepherd Catholic Community - details coming soon!

Gabriel Project

         Donation requests - please see below for current specific needs of Gabriel Project.

         New Life!

         Thank you to St. Maria Goretti and St. Elizabeth Ann Seton.

Rachel Ministries

         April 23-25, 2010 - Inter-denominational Rachel's Vineyard retreat for healing after abortion.

         June 4-6, 2010 - Spanish Rachel's Vineyard weekend retreat for healing after abortion.

         July 23-25, 2010 - Catholic Rachel's Vineyard weekend retreat for healing after abortion.

         Help Rachel Ministries while you shop at Tom Thumb.

         Prayer Request - Please join us in praying for the above retreats.

Youth for Life

         April 9-11, 2010 - Youth 2000 at Nolan Catholic High School.

Thank you - St. Maria Goretti Catholic Church and St. Elizabeth Anne Seton Catholic Church for the use of facilities to hold this past weekends Gabriel Project Baby Showers.  Big Thank Yous to hosts Donna Sulak, Vicki Hauck, and the Gabriel Project Angels at St. Maria Goretti and to Ellen Schmitz, Debra Heron, and the Gabriel Project Angels at St. Elizabeth Anne Seton for your generous hearts toward moms and their babies.

"...in the name of God: respect, protect, love and serve life,

every human life," EV no. 5.

At the origin of every man and woman, and thus in all human fatherhood and motherhood, we find God the Creator. For this reason, married couples must accept the child born to them, not simply as theirs alone, but also as a child of God, love for his or her own sake and called to be a son or daughter of God.

~Pope Benedict XVI

A reminder ::

Saturday, March 27th, we'll be praying the Rosary at 7:30 AM across the street from planned parenthood on Henderson downtown Fort Worth.  Everyone is welcome to join us.

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Please read the expert analysis by Americans United for Life (AUL) and sign the Fight FOCA petition at: http://www.FightFOCA.com

Catholics Respect Life  http://www.seasrespectlife.org  817-623-2430

Any ideas, recommendations or activities will be considered. 

Please contact Jereome Bretschneider at jarb6246@msn.com

Membership Directors (Rick Deleon & Rob Meyer)
These men reached the rank of Knighthood by their participation in the Major Degree held in Arlington, Sunday, February 21.  Congratulations to each of them!

David Gonzalez

James Kwasny

Ron Weldon

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

FISH FRY
Week 1 over 400 Guests

Week 2 over 540 Guests

Burritos/Sausages Team (Dan Weed)
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.

Boy Scouts (Louis Puente)
Troop 32 currently has 5 scouts working on their Ad Altare Dei Religious Award and should be completed by March, 2010.

Thanks,
Garey Ketcham

Columbian Squires (Allan Thompson)
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)
Guadalupe Radio Network,                                            
8828 N Stemmons Fwy                                            
Dallas, TX 75247

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
Insurance Agent: Terry Peffers   robert.peffers@kofc.org  

Insurance Agent: Andrew Wheaton andrew.j.wharton@gmail.com

4th Degree - San Juan Diego Assembly 2857
Wednesday, March 10th, Monthly meeting KC Hall Council 759.

Operation Welcome Home (Tom Jones)
Remember our dedicated service personnel arrive and depart every day, they deserve our support!

Call the military support 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
Mar 1, 2010 01:50:40 PM, TKlopfenstein@carterbloodcare.org wrote:

Ken,

Thank you so much for your hard work!  You had an AWESOME turnout once again!  We saw a total of 48 donors and collected 37 units of whole blood and 6 red cells.  That is wonderful!

As you know, those units we collected will soon be transfused to patients in need throughout our service area.   Thank you for allowing us to be a part of your church family on Sunday.  Giving blood is a meaningful way to show your support and also touch the lives of others in need. And with the weather conditions we have had, we are truly grateful.  We lost a lot of blood due to weather cancellations.

Our whole purpose for being is to replace the blood we use today so it will be available for those of us who need it tomorrow. We look to you as one would to a loyal friend and truly appreciate your continued support. Please pass this along to your congregation. 

Please remind your donors that they can check with www.carterbloodcare.org and get their blood type and cholesterol. 

I show our next drive is scheduled for:

 Sunday, June 6th, 2010    8:30am-1:30pm    Knight's Hall

Please let me know if I need to adjust the times.  I hope everything went well.  Please let me know any feedback.

Thanks again for your support!! 

Tam

CarterBloodCare

Tam Klopfenstein

Consultant

Office: 817-412-5372

Cell: 817-343-1410

Fax: 817-412-5350

tklopfenstein@carterbloodcare.org

TO ALL AT KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS KELLER:

DEEPEST APPRECIATION FROM ALL OF US AT CARTER BLOODCARE FOR HELPING US IN MAINTAINING ADEQUATE BLOOD SUPPLY LEVELS. EVERY DONATION COUNTS TO SAVE THE LIVES OF FRIENDS, FAMILY AND NEIGHBORS IN OUR COMMUNITY. EACH TIME YOU PUT EFFORT INTO YOUR BLOOD DRIVE, SOMEONE GETS A SECOND CHANCE AT LIFE.

WE SAW 48 DONORS AND DREW 37 WHOLE BLOOD UNITS AND 6 RED CELLS.

YOU HAVE BEEN INSTRUMENTAL IN SAVING LIVES OF 147 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

 

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

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