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St. Anthony’s Council 12300 Knight Writer

Brothers,

First I want to recognize all of the hard working

brothers who organize and help with the fish fry

and volunteered with the Mardi Gras. These food

events bring people together. The article “Full

Stomachs, Full Hearts” in the March issue of the

Columbia magazine describes how food is an es-

sential part of life and integral to the Christian

faith. The article describes how food is a

very visible part of our Order’s presence in

communities around the world. Every time you volunteer your time for

these events, remember you are helping bring to the parishioners’ hearts

the sense of togetherness.

Vivat Jesus,

Jorge Gonzalez

Words From Our Grand Knight

K N I G H T S O F C O L U M B U S

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Deacon Pete Martinez Circle # 5279

Chief Squire: Sean Fletcher

Business meetings are on the first Saturday of every month in Father Pondant Hall at

6:00 pm.

Updated Calendars @

http://

www.kofc12300.org

Next Meeting:

Tuesday

March 13th

7PM Rosary

In Chapel

7:30PM Meeting

Father Pondant Hall

GK Jorge and Lady Jane

Awards 2

Eagle 3

Family of the Month 4

Mardi Gras, Mortgage

burning Celebration

5

Membership

Special Olympics

7

8

From our Lecturer 9

Calendars 11

Inside this issue:


For his tireless efforts for his council and parish

on the weekends, between his travels to and

from his San Antonio job, Raul Medina was

named Knight of the Month for January.

Manny Cardoza was recognized last month for

his youth ministry work in the council and parish.

Knight of the Month—January

The Knight Writer

EDITOR

Jorge Gonzalez

STAFF ASSISTANT

Joe Picard

HOW TO REACH US

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Grand Knight

Jorge Gonzalez

Deputy Grand Knight

Ken Danker

Chancellor

James Williams

Financial Secretary

Richard Ramirez

Treasurer

Joseph Picard

Recorder

Craig Self

Advocate

Brian Tucker

Trustees

Bill Kane, PGK

Joe Hersley, PGK

John Parker, PGK

Warden

Manuel Cardoza

Guards

David Dominquez

David Gayton, Sr

Lecturer

Gary Kruse

Knight of the Month—December


“On Eagles Wings!”

In appreciation for the support of council 12300, Chief Squire Sean Fletcher and Squires from Circle 5279 presented an Eagle to adorn the top of the flag pole in Father Pondant Hall to Grand Knight Jorge Gonza-les and the Brothers of Council 12300.

Deacon Pete Martinez Circle 5279, with the guidance and direction of Counselors Pat Fletcher, Mike Shuster, David Savage, Bryan Finley, and Fr. Andrew, has grown to become an active spiritual and inspirational or-ganization for our young Catholic gentlemen, ages 6-18. Thanks, Squires!


Kruse Family Recognized as

“Family of the Month”

And a family contribution it indeed is, as the Doris and Gary Kruse

sons—Matt; Timothy, and Andrew join Council Lecturer Dad as they ac-

cept the January “Family of the Month” Award from Grand Knight Jorge

Gonzales. Mom Doris and daughters Miriam, Laura, and Theresa also

contribute as they participate in parish and council activities. Congratula-

tions and Thanks to the Kruse Family!

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Mardi Gras & Mortgage-Burning

Congratulations, St. Anthony Parish, as the mortgage is burned under the

watchful eyes of our Pastor, Fr. Andrew Semler, and FS Richard Ramirez.

Preparation of Gumbo and hall decoration go on,

before the parish gathers to celebrate the paying off

the Church mortgage.


An estimated 550 parishioners came thru Fr. Pondant Hall in order to celebrate Mardi

Gras festivities and enjoy gumbo, hot dogs, and mac ‘n cheese!

The young crowed had fun competing for the nomination of King, Queen, Prince and

Princess.

Mardi Gras Enjoyed by All


Membership

Our Goal: Offer every Catholic gentle-

man the opportunity to become a Knight!

Youth Volunteer Wanted Summer will be upon us before you know it and so will

the youth soccer games. Brother Bill Norris would like to

find a volunteer to help or take over the coaching duties

starting this summer. If you

are interested please contact

the Grand Knight or Bill Norris

for more information.


DALLAS DIOCESAN KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

VOLUNTEERS

SPECIAL OLYMPICS TEXAS - AREA 10 TRACK & FIELD COMPETITION

APRIL 27 & 28, 2012

SPECIAL OLYMPICS SPRING GAMES 2012

CEDAR HILL HIGH SCHOOL

1 LONGHORN BLVD; CEDAR HILL, TX 75104-2748

469-272-2000

FRIDAY – APRIL 27TH FROM 4:30PM TO 8PM

SATURDAY – APRIL 28TH FROM 7AM TO 5PM The earlier starting time allows some events to be

run before Opening Ceremonies this year.

Knights and their spouses, children and friends will assist Mr. Dwayne Lovell in awarding the

medals and ribbons to each of the athletes. There will be one award tent on Friday and two

award tents on Saturday that will require 8 to 10 volunteers at each site at all times. Assisting

the athletes of the Special Olympics is entertaining and worthwhile as well as a very rewarding

experience.

Brother Knights, bring along your spouses, children and friends, sunglasses, caps and sunscreen

lotion, as this will be an outdoor event. This can serve as one of your State Council Service Pro-

gram Awards necessary for the council to be awarded the prestigious Star Council Award by the

Supreme Council. The women are invited to help with the handling of the medals and ribbons

and the children are invited to cheer for the athletes when they receive their awards.

COME ONE, COME ALL, THE MORE THE MERRIER.

Friday, April 29th Shift #1 4:30PM to 8PM

Saturday, April 30th Shift #1 7AM to 11AM

Shift #2 11AM to 2PM

Shift #3 2PM to 5PM

Feel free to work one shift or as many shifts as you are able to work into your busy schedule. Any

time that you can spend assisting the athletes of the Special Olympics is greatly appreciated.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SAFE ENVIRONMENT GUIDELINES:

We have been informed by the Knights of Columbus Safe Environment Chair that all members of

the Knights of Columbus and their family members are encouraged to assist with the upcoming

Special Olympics events. All volunteers that do assist should be Safe Environment cleared; other-

wise, they will be paired with a volunteer that has been cleared. Non-Catholic volunteers are wel-

come to assist with the presentation of awards and will be paired with a volunteer that has been

safe environment cleared.

Please respond to Jim Massey, Diocesan Coordinator for Special Olympics, at

[email protected] or 972-235-6158 as soon as possible.

mailto:[email protected]


From Our Lecturer

Gary Kruse

Valentine’s Day, Again, Revisited

Last year I spoke about the relationship reduction be-

tween Saint Valentine and the Church calen-

dar ...correlating it to the loss of resolve in keeping a hap-

py marriage. Each time the Church limited its connection

to Saint Valentine, the more dire the situation against

marriage has become. As speculative that it may have

sounded, the news of the day has proven that Matrimony is now under an even in-

creasing attack. (And) as the pope, and Cardinal Burke have addressed the issue

of Christian persecution; we are not far from “its” escalation either. However,

what you are seeing is not mere happenstance, but part of a nature of degenera-

tion ...of what fulfills the sacrament of marriage: children.

Basically, one can to understand the culprits attacking marriage, as inter - con-

nected in an “unholy trinity”, perpetrating an agenda that effects marriage at all

turns. If you look at the trinitarian image of God, you will see the Father and the

Son with the Holy spirit emanating from the two. Similarly, the Family has a simi-

lar “image and likeness” ...with the father, the mother... and the child emanating

from the two. In the case of the culture of death surrounding abortion; you have

the introduction of Birth Control, the legalization of Abortion, and the prolifera-

tion of Sterilization (along with a host of other demonic children) emanating from

the first two. The sad part is, this “trinity” is something you can find in recorded

history that makes it all predictable. As I had mentioned a year before:

“The feast day of St. Valentine was a “Simple feast day” until 1955, when it

was reduced to a “commemoration”. (And) In 1969, the commemoration was

eliminated from the General Calendar for universal liturgical veneration. “

“Historically, what connected in 1960(?) ...about four or five years after

the removal of the “feast day” in 1955? Birth control was legalized in our

country. Then what connected in 1973(?) ...about four or five years after

the removal of the “commemoration” in 1969? Abortion was legalized.

That would seem to be a little more than coincidental.” (Continued on page 10)


From Our Lecturer

Now, why “Sterilization” is the third part of this unholy trinity, is that it derives from

the frustration of the failure of the first two. Today's same gender relation-

ships are an extended form of the sterilization process. Can you get this third

aspect without the first two. Can you get to Charity without first having Faith

and then Hope. The entire issue is embedded in selfishness, need I say more?

Now, you ask, why do I drag this back to Valentines Day? You walk into the store,

and what do you see? May I revert back again to last year...

“So why isn’t the secular world trying to get rid of “Valentines Day” despite

its heavy Catholic connection; and the swift repulsion of anything “Church”

by the culture of death? Perhaps, it’s an intervention ...through the inten-

tions of a “Saint” ...saying wait a minute; you have disregarded something

really important! And, here is a tangible sign, even with my signature on it!”

But then, I went on speculating:

“It’s like the enemies of the Church; building an idol over a Holy Land site,

just to hide it. After while, someone will recognize that our enemies have

marked the spots for a return. And it is sure looking like we need a

“return” of the extra graces that a Saint Valentine’s feast day could sup-

plement for “Happy Marriages”; especially for our families’ sake.”

Given the danger family values are in today, perhaps, I was selling the idea short;

and should ask for a new “holy day of obligation” instead.

Sources:

Baltimore Catechism

Human Life International

...others

(Continued from page 9)


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