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FIRST HOLY COMMUNION
Church Director Mike Polachek reported that all first holy Eucharist recipients in all churches in our service area have received
a beautiful card and a Rosary as a gift from our council. Congratulations to all the young people that can now regularly
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K OF C SCHOLARSHIPS
Council 8701 has received this years scholarship applications and two
of these young people will be awarded $250 scholarships toward their college expenses. The winners were selected May 8 are: Patrick Wood from the
West Branch Area School & Mackenzie
Lee Gonder from the Philipsburg/Osceola School Congratulations
students!
MEMORIAL DAY FLAGS
Holy Family Council 8701 will once again place our K of C Memorial Flag on the graves of our deceased Brothers.
George L. Swansegar; Harry A. Snedden; Frank D. Molesky; Antonio J. Palmieri; Delmas K. Shoff;Cledus
F. Schneider; George D. Clark; William F. Saggese; Joseph B. Belinda; Carlo J. Massaglia; Michael Orlosky III; Orville G.
Smeal; John G. Petrof; Alexander Kelemen; Anthony J. Zelensky; Fredrick S. Sidorick; William B. Hrenko; John M. Humenik;
Stephen M. Baranak Michael J. Hoover; Edward Hanslovan Jr.
John S. Schall; Lawrence S. Cromshaw; George
E. Coval; Nicholas Grossman
William G. Southard; John L. Petro; John W. Mackin; John A. Gilday;
Ralph Ventresco
Michael Sudik, Jr.; George D. Pecharko; George Richard Sudik,.
RELIGIOUS EDUCATION… The Northern Moshannon Cluster religious education program was awarded a TV-DVD/VHS
Combination by Holy Family Council.
Speaking of religious education…
St. Agnes/Ss. Peter & Paul religious ed program was previously awarded $400 cash to purchase much needed electronic components
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THE K OF C’S GOAL IS “KEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS.”
Our Holy Family Council
will be conducting a fundraiser between now and Christmas. Council has purchased several hundred Nativity magnets as seen
to the left of this article. By doing this sale, we should be able to get our Christmas message on hundreds of area
automobiles. Tony Petro is the Chairman. More on this in the next Newsletter. <><><><><><> Our Holy Family
Council also will be sponsoring a “Keep Christ in Christmas” billboard during the month of December. The
billboard is located near the US 322 and Rt. 53 Intersection in Decatur Township.
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CHIVALRY
by:
Alfred Lord Tennyson Always Live Pure, Always Speak True, Always Right Wrong and above all, Always Follow Jesus
Christ, the King. That is the very heart of true Christian Knighthood. Without Chivalry, Knighthood is dead. Every true Knight
must live by the Code of Chivalry, those who do not are not Knights at all."
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PRO-LIFE
ACTIVITIES:
Knights Unite
Life is worth our Time!
"Tempus Fugit, Momento Mori"
"Time Flies...Remember Death"
Please pray for
the repose of the soul of our brother Knights who have entered Eternal Life. Also, please
remember
May their souls and the souls of all the faithfully departed through the mercy of God, rest in
peace. Amen. <><><><><><><><><><><><>
We should make it a habit to pray daily for the lives of the unborn. Here is a very short
and easy to remember prayer by Archbishop Fulton J. Sheen:
Jesus, Mary, Joseph, I love you
very much. I beg you to spare the life of the unborn child that I have spiritually adopted, who is in danger of abortion.
Amen.
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Happy Birthday in April...
Lucas Bezilla,Allison Brewer,Kara Coval,Patrick R. Coval,Aaron Cowder,Angelo
DePalma, Anita Eminhizer, Helene Eminhizer, Rod Eminhizer, Cindy Gormont, Amber Hohman, Allen Holowecky, Kim Hummel,
Theresa Leskovansky, Traci Meeker, Ronald Pollock, Agnes Shannon, Rosanna Sherick, Dick Sudik, James Walker, Gloria
Walter, David Welsh, Sharon Whipple, Mary Anne Williams, Kevin Yontosh, and Stephanie Zakutney.
Happy
Birthday in May...
Dr. Conrad Agra, Paul Baronak, Jason Bertothy, Rebecca Bertothy, Cecil
Conklin, Ann Eminhizer, Lena Gormont, Heidi Hall, Vicki Hall, John Haversack, Margaret Hrenko, James Hvizdos, Emil Johnson
III, Fr. Greg Kirsch, Patricia Maddalena, Dennis Marince, Carli Meeker, Christina Moslak, Joe Moslak, Tom Moslak, Eldon
Parks, Cynthia Pezalski, Ray Pezalski, Martha Schneider, Mary Jo Seprish, John Soltis, Leslie Thompson, John Tocimak, George
Wasilko, Lisa Williams, Brandon Zelensky, and Leon A. Zelensky.
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April
Rod & Helene Eminhizer,
Mike &
Sally Polachek, Harry
& Dorothy Shive.
May
Kevin and Laurie Carpin,
Barry and Cindy Gormont,
Ted
and Nancy Kasubick,
Clete and Marian Kephart,
Sonny and Elli Moslak,
Paul and Theresa Sayers.
PENN STATE FOOTBALL RAFFLE TICKETS
Its time
once again to order our Penn State Football Raffle Tickets. R. Joel Heath of the Beezer-Heath Funeral Home in Philipsburg,
PA has once again graciously accepted sponsorship of this annual fundraiser.
Brother Brian
Anstead will chair this fundraiser. He will be receiving 4000 tickets and he will be sending out the tickets in the
next couple of weeks. Please sell or buy what you are able. This year the price will be $2 each or 3 for $5.
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And God Said . . . No
I asked God to take away my pride.
And
God said "No".
He said
it was not for him to take away, but for me to give it up.
I asked God to make all sick and handicapped persons whole.
And
God said "No".
He
said their spirit was whole, their body was only temporary.
I asked God to grant me patience.
And
God said "No".
He
said patience is a by-product of tribulations.
It
isn't granted; it is earned.
I asked God to give me happiness.
And
God said "No".
He
said he gives me blessings, happiness is up to me.
I asked God to spare me pain.
And
God said "No".
He
said suffering draws you apart from worldly cares and brings you closer to me.
I asked God to make my spirit grow.
And
God said "No".
He
said I must grow on my own.
But
he will prune me to make me fruitful.
I asked for all things that I might enjoy life.
And
God said "No".
He
said I will give you life, that you may enjoy all things.
I ask God to help me LOVE others, as much as he loves me.
And God said, Ah, finally you have the idea.
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SUPPORT OF VOCATIONS
Refund Support Vocations Program (RSVP)
In the 2007 fraternal year, the Knights of Columbus,
Holy Family Council 8701 in Morrisdale, PA is once again providing support to an Erie Diocese Seminarian. Grand Knight Dennis
Socash said Council 8701 will continue to support our adopted seminarian Daniel Hoffman from Erie. Dan, who had been with
us last summer through an assignment by Bishop Donald Trautman, is attending St. Mary’s Seminary and University in Baltimore.
Through participation in the Refund Support Vocations Program (RSVP) of the Knights of Columbus Supreme Council, our Council
provides moral and financial support to seminarians. Seminarian Hoffman received a check for $500.00 from Holy Family Council.
Council will be reimbursed $100 from the Supreme Council.
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BLOODMOBILE DRIVE Our annual Red Cross Bloodmobile drive will be
held March 1, 2007 at the Gethsemane United Methodist Church in Allport, PA. This church is located directly across the street
from the West Branch Schools. The drive will be in operation from 1 PM to 7 PM. Please make plans to donate blood and / or
be present to help. Chairman for this event is Jim Walker.
Election of Officers Rapidly Approaching
As we approach the end of the 2007-2008 Columbian year, we will soon be putting together the respective list of candidates
for office in the Council. One of the hallmarks
of the Knights of Columbus is the development of leadership through involvement in chairmanships and the holding of office
.
We encourage ALL members of the Council to step up and be counted and to make yourself available when approached.
All elected officer positions are
open. Our grand knight Dennis Socash has advised us that he cannot accept a nomination to serve as
grand knight for another year due to his pursuing his vocation to the Permanent Diaconate in the Erie Diocese.
The offices open are: Grand Knight; Deputy Grand Knight; Chancellor; Treasurer; Recorder; Financial
Secretary; Advocate; Warden; Inside Guard; Outside Guard; Trustee (3 Year). The 1st
round of nominations took place at the April, 2007 business meeting and the 2nd
round of nominations will take place at the May, 2007 business meeting and the final action will take place
at the June, 2007 business meeting You will need to be nominated at a meeting
from the floor (the nomination must
be seconded), and you must indicate that you do indeed accept the nomination. “Each Officer must qualify and fill the office to which
he is chosen, with or without installation, at the regular business meeting of the month July 2007 succeeding
his election unless excused by a vote of this Assembly, and he must present himself for installation at the time specified
in the notice issued by or through the Grand Knight, unless excused by such officer. Otherwise such office shall be considered
vacant.” Nominations on the floor at the April 24 meeting were Grand Knight— Anthony Petro;
Deputy Grand Knight—
James Walker; Chancellor—Mike Polachek; Treasurer—Jerome Craven;
Recorder—Brian Anstead; Financial Secretary—Bernie Ropchock; Advocate—Bob
Leskovansky; Warden—Jeremy Craven; Inside Guard—Frank Downes;
Outside Guard—John Wrye; Trustee (3 Year) John Pollock;
Trustee (2 year) James Burns. Nominations remain open until the June business meeting.
Brothers… This
is your Council. What you put into it, Will make it a better Council “YOU
CAN STARE UP THE STEPS or STEP UP THE STAIRS” But remember…
“IF YOU ARE NOT THE LEAD DOG, THE VIEW NEVER CHANGES” <><><><><><><><><><><><>
FAMILY OF THE MONTH — March —
Eugene Holowecky Family
— April —
John Pollock Family
— May —
TBA
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ANNUITIES Expecting a tax refund? Even if you're not, you certainly wouldn't want to pay more in taxes than you have
to, would you? Yet, that's what you can expect if you have savings that aren't in a tax deferred account. Examples
include bank savings accounts and certificates of deposit. Your K of C field agent can help you to find a good place to put
your income-tax refund. The Knights of Columbus offers a highly competitive tax-deferred annuity. You don't pay income
tax on the earnings until you withdraw them - which most likely will occur after you retire. And these tax-deferred earnings
compound at a faster rate than money saved in a taxable account. You can make one payment and select the age at which you
begin receiving benefits. Or, make periodic payments of as much as you want for as long as you want. Either way, an annuity
with the Knights can provide you with a retirement income you can't outlive. In a financial world characterized by uncertainty,
a Knights of Columbus tax-deferred annuity gives you peace of mind. Your principal is guaranteed, and so is a minimum return.
What other kinds of investment vehicles give you those guarantees? Your agent can provide you with a customized illustration
of how an annuity would work for you. Just give Paul Hohman a call. <><><><><><><><><><><><>
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Church Football (Definitions)
Quarterback Sneak - Church members quietly leaving during communion.
Draw Play
- What many children do with the bulletin during mass.
Benchwarmer - Those who do not sing, pray, kneel, or apparently do anything at all but sit.
Backfield-in-Motion - Making a trip to the back (restroom or water fountain) during Mass.
Staying in the Pocket - What happens to some of the money that should be put in the collection plate.
Two-Minute Warning - The point at which you realize Mass is almost over and begin to gather up your children and belongings.
Instant Replay - The Deacon loses his notes and falls back to using last week's sermon.
Sudden Death - What happens to the attention span of the congregation when the Deacon’s Homily goes into "overtime".
End Run
- Getting out of church quickly by using the side isle, without speaking to the priest or deacon or anyone else.
Flex Defense - The ability to allow absolutely nothing said during the homily to affect your life.
Blitz -
The rush for the restaurants following the closing prayer.
Did You Know?
Family
The purpose of K of C Family Activities is to
involve the entire family in the activities of the
Knights of Columbus, to strengthen family life, and to care for widows and children of deceased members.
Council
The purpose of K of C Council activities is to
increase fraternalism among members, to
provide enjoyment to members and their
families, to insure service to the brotherhood and
advancement in the Order's degrees.
Youth
The purpose of K of C Youth activities is to
provide opportunities for all youth to
become personally involved and
committed to programs for improvement
of their physical, social, and moral development.
Church
The purpose of K of C Church activities is to
provide council involvement in, service
to, and/or increased council commitment
to our Church, our Clergy and Religious, and to enrich
the spiritual involvement of
individual members in their Church and its activities,
and to promote vocations to the religious life.
Community
The purpose of K of C Community activities
is to increase the council’s awareness
of its life within the community and to
promote council as well as individual
involvement in the community.
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