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The Communicator Knights of Columbus

Immaculate Conception Council 11991, Goose Creek, SC

Volume 21, Issue 2 Senior Editor: Lenny Tittle August 2018

Grand Knight’s Message

Hard to believe that this is the start of the second month of the New Year for Council

11991. There is so much in the future for the Council that it seems cannot be done in one year.

Maybe, just maybe I will start a trend.

We do have to look at our recruitment hard. I see a lot of baggie pants and droopy eyes at

each meeting. It is time that we look at the new generation for – not only support – but for new

blood to keep us going. Yes, a subject that has been addressed before and will continue to be a

topic of interest. We have a new dedicated Recruitment leader, but we must support him. Do you

carry a form 100, If not with you – WHY? Do you realize that for every form 100 – there is

actually 3 possible applications there. Each sheet is designated for a location, but remember it is

only the start of the process. Take full advantage of what we have.

I think it’s time “we” start thinking outside the box. You’re walking down the street, maybe

for solitude time, maybe taking the dog for a walk. You know how those thoughts jump into your

head. OH Yes! We all have them, and what do we say I’ll write that down when I get home.

Sometimes we can’t remember why we left one room to another. Personally, I carry a note pad

with me all the time. Enuff of this.

What do we have coming up. We have our standard meetings 1st Thursday – Business, 3rd

Thursday – Social. Hey, let’s do a pot luck for that one. Bring your favorite recipe. 4th Thursday –

O & D meeting. Brother’s this is not just for the Officer’s, it is for anyone in the Council to

express their idea or suggestion(s). If not here, then it cannot be address to the floor at the

Business meetings. Sorry – Robert’s rules for meetings.

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Grand Knight’s message continued…

OK! Back on track. On August 8th, Father Lawrence will be celebrating his 40th in the

priesthood. He will celebrate the 5:00 PM evening mass at ICC and then have a reception after in

the St. Francis Caracciolo hall at 7:00.

Week of 12 – 18th is Family week. We have to get the new mayor of Goose Creek to sign

the proclamation – all is invited.

Also, at the Social we will be supporting St John’s Catholic School in Hanahan. Be

generous with school supplies – The school counts on us….. Amen. 17th to the 19th is scheduled

for the next Tootsie Roll drive at the “Big” Walmart. Be generous with your time. Larry Rocco

and Tootsie Ann can use your time and help. It’s our only means to generate monies for the State

Columbus HOPE Foundation and the charities this Council supports!

Also on the 18th Pawley’s Island is having a second and third degree. Remember yours –

didn’t think so. Do yourself a favor and renew your pledge with the candidates. Oh! Almost forgot

– I’ll be sailing ( 17-27 ) the wonderful seas with my wife for a week 😊

Say “Goodnight Frank” Good night and God Bless us all.

Your Grand Knight

SK Frank Strunk

An appeal from Grand Knight Frank Strunk’s wife Carol…

“Our first project we can do as a group is to support the Felician Sisters in Kingstree. They

help the poor and needy people in the Kingstree area. The Knights throughout the State are one of

their greatest supporters. I am asking for Gift Cards of $10.00 from Bi-Lo and health items, such as

toothpaste, tooth brushes, and mouthwash, body wash & shampoo. We plan on taking these

donations to the Center sometime at the end of August. Thank You for your support…

Carol Strunk

Donations will be collected at the following events:

August 2, Business Meeting

August 16, Social

August 23, Officer’s & Director’s Meeting See GK Frank Strunk or Lenny Tittle PGK

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Deputy Grand Knight’s Message

Brothers,

To better maintain communication with the Knights in our council, we are asking for volunteers

to man a phone tree.

Please contact me, Joe O'Saben, your DGK at 843-364-7352.

Thanks,

Joe O'Saben

Deputy Grand Knight

Reminder!

The Council will be collecting school supplies in support of our long standing charity St. John

Catholic Church School in North Charleston. Please donate supplies that will be used in grades

K4-8.

Donations will be accepted during our fabulous Back to School Social July 19, 2018

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District Deputy’s Message

Brothers, Vivat Jesus!

It appears to me that this year is going to pass by very quickly – so no time for naps for me.

I will be doing a little more traveling until a District Deputy is assigned to District 9. I will be

working with the 5 councils there and insure that they have someone available to observe and

confer their 1st and 2nd Degrees. My goal during this period is to NOT miss any Business Meetings

for District 13. So what does this mean in simple English??? It means I will be busy and possibly

not as available as normal.

Please make sure I know if you are planning to hold a degree as soon as you can. This will allow

for me to better serve both Districts. I put all of this info into my planner to (I hope) cover

everything. Presently I have only 1 degree on my schedule - it is an Admission Degree at 6726 on

9 AUG.

And while I am on the subject of degrees – the Creekside Team (Dist. # 13’s own Formation/2nd

Degree team) started off the new fraternal year with a degree on the 7th of July at IC. They did a

great job!

Since I have been talking about degrees – what are your personal plans about recruiting? Supreme

is offering some prizes for bringing in new men-it might be a really good time to corner your

Grand Knight and learn all about this. Because the only way that our councils will make their

goals is for us to all bring more men into our order. And I know that with everyone help this will

happen.

YOU make a difference.

Pat Davis Vivat Jesus! District 13

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Our Field Agent’s Message

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On top of those product guarantees, I guarantee that I will offer professional, high-quality service

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Knights of Columbus, “Superior” for 40+ consecutive years. It’s a testament to our track record

for excellence and security.

I would suggest that a principal reason that we were able to achieve those accolades is because we

remain steadfastly committed to the vision of Venerable Father Michael J. McGivney by

providing life insurance by brother Knights for brother Knights.

That commitment is an essential core value of the Knights of Columbus, and our core values

permeate all levels of our organization. We pledge to serve our brother Knights, and their families,

according to our Golden Rule: “In all my professional relationships, I pledge myself to the

following rule of conduct: I shall, in light of all conditions surrounding those I serve, render that

service which, under the same circumstances, I would apply to myself.”

Let’s talk soon to discuss how our products can bring that peace of mind to you and your family.

Yours in Christ Brandon Chambers 843-224-3022

brandon.chambers@kofc.org

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Our Active Military

Our Parish Members Serving…

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE FOLLOWING ACTIVE DUTY PERSONNEL: Mohse E. Alcantara, USN; Sgt Bruce Gene Alexander, Jr, USMC; David B. Blom, USN; A1C Dominic Zuniga Brinker USAF; MSgt Jason Brown, USAF; LCDR Samuel N. Caoile MD, USN; PV2 Carlos B. Eraula, USA; PO2 Francisco B. Eraula, USN; A1C Matthew Godbold, USAF; Sgt Milton Grant, Jr, USMC; SPC Jerehmy Guerry, USA; PFC Drew Haught, USA; SPC Marten James Jackson, USA; Major Melissa Jones, PO1 John V. Lleva, USN; Private Michael Luker, USAR; SGT William Lynch, USA; EDMC Scott MacFarlane, USN; TSgt James McLarty, Army National Guard; SGT Arbie Ignatius Melendrez, USA; David & Zita Merrick, USAF; PFC Ken Mitre, USA; ESN EJ Morales, USN; L.A. Morales, USN; Matthew Mullenniex, USCG; SSG James Munro, USA; FN Daniel Murphy, USN; Capt Melissa K. Opheim, USAF; LT Benjamin Pearson, USAF; Anthony Dainell Pettigrew II, USA; LCpl Chris Schneider, USMC; SGT William H. Stasiek, USA; Ben Stolz, USAF; Saji Thomas; SGT David J. Turner, USA; TSgt Wilsen B. Villareal, USAF; Matt Winters, USAF; PO1 Michael Worthem, USN; Chief Robert W. Zahrn.

Prayer for Our Country’s Military

“Protect them from the physical and moral dangers of military life. Keep them close to You and

help them live the Commandments. Lord, Jesus, give them courage to serve their Country with

honor and dignity. Be with them when they are in danger strengthening them when they face

hardships. And Lord, grant that, when their service is finished, they may return to us sound in

mind, body and soul. In particular, we remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice in

service to their fellow man and Country. Amen.”

Editor’s Note: If you have pictures or progress reports from family or

fellow Knights serving in the Armed Forces, please send them to me

for the next edition

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Good of the Order (Good of the Order is refreshed from previous Business & O&D Meetings)

Please keep in your prayers for healing and spiritual support:

Fred Ancheta, Tom Carabees, Ed Cavadias, Steve Cavadias, Loretta Gabriel, John & Sheri

Mallon, Wayland Moody, David Parady (SK Joe Schepisi’s Brother-in-Law), Warren Schepisi,

Paula Schepisi, Wilma Shields, Remi Silva & Naz Yangco,

Almighty and Eternal God, You are the everlasting health of those who believe in You.

Hear us for Your sick servants for whom we implore the aid of Your tender mercy,

that being restored to bodily health, they may give thanks to You in Your Church.

Through Christ our Lord, Amen

August 2018 Birthdays & Anniversaries

Our Birthdays:

1 - John Mallon, 2 - Ron Jaruzel, 7 -Frank Lippiello, 10 - Victor Nico, 11 - Thomas Buchheit

11 - Dennis Gabel, 13 - Arley Shorter, 14 - John Verlin Lleva, 20 - Nathaniel Burriss

21 - Bomer Cleary, 28 Jerry Caoile & 29 - Steve Ekhaml

Our Anniversaries:

1 - Jon & Cassandra Allen, 2 - Richard & Linda Koehler, 4 - Christopher & Kathleen Totolo

5 - Nicholas & Josephine Loudin, 12 - Steve & Bridget Ekhaml,

15 - Windell & Bernadette Bunton, 19 - Joseph & Lorraine O'Saben, 25 - Lou & Rosemary Iacona

28 - Michael & Cindy Arcady & 28 - Christopher & Lyne Dodson

Special Announcements: Mark your calendars! See Assembly 3697 & Council 11991 events on our Uknight web page

http://www.kofcknights.org/councilsite/index.asp?CNO=11991

August 8 Celebration Mass of Thanksgiving on the occasion of the Fortieth Anniversary of the Priestly

Ordination of Reverend Father Lawrence N. Abara. Mass 5:00 PM. Reception to follow

August 14 Family Week Proclamation signed by Goose Creek Mayor Greg Habib. Goose Creek City

Council chambers before the meeting. Arrive by 6:15 PM. Coat & tie please with name badge.

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See our Calendar at the end of this newsletter for more events!

Editor’s Note: Our Council’s Roster is incomplete as to some member’s wedding anniversaries and

wives’ first names. This information is not captured on the Form 100 which is used to amend our

roster. If you do not see your anniversary listed in our Communicator, please email me with that

information and I will amend the roster to make sure it is included in subsequent issues. Lenny Tittle

St. Francis Caracciolo Café

Council 11991 members and wives volunteer at the St. Francis Caracciolo Café every

second Tuesday serving from 11:30 – 1:30 at the Community Center of the Immaculate

Conception Church. The Café is a Soup Kitchen Ministry that serves the homeless, needy

and lonely people of the community. The café offers food and fellowship. Come join us and

volunteer!

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Culture of Life Activities

Aug 18 - Rosary for Life at Planned Parenthood

Sep 15 - Rosary for Life at Planned Parenthood

Sep 26 - Start 40 Days for Life Prayer Vigil at Planned Parenthood

Oct 06 - ICC Garage Sale 0800 ICC Parking Lot

Oct 07 - ICC Life Chain 1400 ICC Parking Lot

Oct 20 - ICC Day at 40 Days for Life & Rosary for Life

Nov 03 - EWTN Family Celebration in Jacksonville FL Convention Center

Nov 04 - Last Day of 40 Days for Life Fall Campaign.

Nov 10 & 11 Marian Eucharistic Congress in Greenville

Nov 17 - Rosary for Life at Planned Parenthood

Nov 17 - ICC Christmas Bazaar (Bring your children / grands for pix with the guy in Red.)

Dec 15 - Rosary for Life at Planned Parenthood

Jan 12 - Stand - Up for Life March and Rally in Columbia.

Jan 18 - March For Life in Washington DC We need guys to come and carpool with me or I take the train.

Mar 05 - 1600 Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner...$5 a head, plus can use some folks to help cook and clean.

These events serve to qualify members for earning their Ace Wings Award!

The ACE wings award program has been established to recognize those brother Knights and some

community members who publically advocate for the rights of unborn children. ACE is an acronym for

Pro-life without Apology, without Compromise, and without Exception. To be eligible to receive the ACE

award brother Knights must participate in a minimum of 5 public events supporting a culture of life. 4 of

the 5 events must have to do with protecting the unborn and include events like: Pro-Life Sidewalk Counseling Youth/Family Rally

Volunteer Work at Women’s Center Christian Service 4 Life

40 Days for Life California Pro-Life Lobby Day

West Coast Walk for Life Standing for Life Banquets

Host a Pro-Life Rosary Participate in Pro-Life Parades

The 5th event can either be an event supporting the unborn or an event supporting a culture of life. Our

Holy Father called us to protect life from conception to natural death therefore we must include those who

are forgotten and left to die or are neglected. Special Olympics events qualify as the fifth because many

abortions are performed once it is discovered that the baby might have Downs Syndrome, or some other

defect. Example events include: Special Olympics Volunteer

Working/volunteering at a hospice, nursing home, or veterans hospital

Providing entertainment for the residents of a hospice, nursing home, or veteran’s hospital.

Private events do not qualify. All events must be in a public forum.

Brother Knights may request a second set of ACE wings for their Spouse.

Councils may recognize a non-knight once per calendar year by submitting an ACE Wing award

application and a written justification outlining the reasons the council believes the non-knights deserves to

be recognized by the Knights of Columbus as a strong support of a culture of life. The non-knights must be

a strong supporter of the right to life for the unborn.

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Knights of Columbus, Fourth Degree

Saint Francis Caracciolo Assembly 3697

August 2018

Knights of Columbus, Fourth Degree

Saint Francis Caracciolo Assembly 3697

“If you are sinful, repent so that you can communicate often.

If you are imperfect, go often to Communion that you may amend your faults.”

—St. Claude de la Colombiere

from “The Spiritual Direction of St. Claude de la Colombière”

2018 Prayer Intentions of Pope Francis: August 2018: Universal – The Treasure of Families

“That any far-reaching decisions of economists and politicians may protect the family as one of the treasures of

humanity.”

Membership: The next Fourth-Degree Exemplification is scheduled for the coastal area on October 27th to be held at St.

Andrews Parish in Myrtle Beach. Now would be an ideal time to talk with our Third-Degree Knights and encourage them to

join the ranks of the Patriotic Degree. Since we are already asked to carry a copy of the Form 100 with us at all times, we

may want to consider carrying a Form 4 as well (right next to our Rosary).

Personal from the Color Corps Commander: Marshall (M) Michael Cousino and I (CCC) will be conducting training sessions for the Color Corps (CC); that is the Honor

Guard (HG) and Color Guard (CG) on Monday evening August 20th at 7:00 pm in either the CC or the AMC (TBD).

Training sessions will be per the new Color Corps Drill Manual in order to practice our commands and movements and

familiarize everyone with the changes. Training will consist of uniform drill procedures, Color Corps protocol, individual

drills, marching in step as one unit, basic facing movements, silent orders, obstacle training, and manual of the sword. Bring

chapeau, service baldric, sword and gloves. Formal dress is not required but we recommend you wear your regalia shoes. It

is difficult to conduct facing movements in rubber-soled sneakers without doing a face plant or wrenching a knee joint.

Whoever has an interest in becoming a part of either component you are strongly encouraged to participate and train along

with others. Particularly, we strongly encourage those who are certified Color Corps members to attend in order to help

cross-train our “probies.” If you do not have regalia, we do have some extra regalia that has been loaned to others and can be

shared in time of need. We have Sir Knights that personally have their own who hopefully would loan or sell theirs for the

Good of the Order.

Intentions are to meet monthly until we have a good grasp on showmanship. We are good but let’s be Great and be noticed.

Please reply if interested. There is always room for improvement, and always room for more.

Yours in Christ,

Steve Gearhart PGK, PFN

Color Corp Commander

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Protocol of the Fourth Degree Color Corps:

Sir Knights! It is vitally important that you notify the Faithful Navigator or Commander directly and in advance if you are

available to assist at any of our scheduled service requests. If you are seriously interested in the Color Corps, indicate your

intentions to FN Frank DeAsis or the Commander and help us grow!

Adoration of the Holy Eucharistic: Every Monday through Friday from 9am to 6pm; every Friday following the 6:30pm

Holy Mass until 8am Saturday; and every First Friday following the 6:30pm Mass the Most Blessed Sacrament is present for

public Adoration in the Immaculate Conception Church Adoration Chapel. All are invited and encouraged to give Our Lord

at least one hour each week.

Friday-Saturday, August 24-25th – Knights scheduled Eucharistic Adoration at ICC from 11pm to 1am. Minimum two

Knights are required. Come and spend some quiet time with the Lord.

Veteran’s Victory Home, Walterboro: To honor our continuing patriotic commitment, we ask that all continue to bring

toiletry articles to any of our meetings and socials throughout the year. These items will be collected and shared between the

Walterboro Veteran’s Victory Home and the Felician Sisters in Kingstree. The Veteran’s Victory Home also asks for craft

items, books (prefer large print), periodicals and newspapers. Some of these items are used in their therapy sessions. The

adult coloring books with colored pencils are exceptionally popular.

Our Lady of Joyful Hope: The Felician Sisters in Kingstree continue to help those in desperate need with the basics of

food, clothing and shelter, and humbly ask for help in replenishing their pantry with food, toiletry and hygiene items. We

will continue to collect toiletry and hygiene items to help with restocking. Therefore, at each meeting, social or gathering we

will have a box available in which to put any donated items. The Felician Sisters at the St. Anne Felician Center remain

humbly thankful for our donations and support.

Respect Life!

As of August 1, over 9,397 babies have been saved!

Every 30 seconds, a baby’s life is taken by abortion.

Human Coalition – We continue to include articles intended to provide scientific, rational and ethical information rebutting

arguments for abortion. The articles by Brian Fisher are very extensive and are based on a global solicitation for comment

and opinion. It will be published monthly with the following individual topics.

Rape/Incest

My Body/My Choice

Life of the Mother

Personhood

The Unborn Child Is Unfit/Unwanted

Abortion Is Already Legal — Stop Trying to Change It

“This month we editorialize the topic of Personhood.

The fourth most common pro-abortion argument you face deals with personhood. Here are some of the comments:

“It’s not a person yet.”

“It’s a potential life.”

“It’s a blob of cells.”

The “blob of cells” argument is uniformly refuted by science. At the moment of fertilization, a zygote is created. The

zygote has DNA provided by both parents and, therefore, all of the genetic information to develop into more mature stages.

The zygote period lasts about four days. He or she develops into a blastocyst for some 14 days, and then develops into an

embryo. After nine weeks post-conception, he or she is termed a fetus. From zygote to delivered baby, he or she is a human

being. There is no point during development when he or she matures into a human or somehow “turns human.” He or she is

a unique human being from the point of fertilization.

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Though there are numerous definitions of what it means to be “alive,” the most common criteria scientists use to determine

life are if something has the capacity to grow, metabolize, respond to stimuli, adapt, and reproduce. Thus, from the time of

fertilization, the zygote is alive because he or she possesses all of these qualities. The baby’s sex can be derived as early as

five to nine days after conception. His or her heart beats around day 24, and brain waves can be detected as early as day 43.

There is no point during development when he or she is an inanimate blob of cells.

This brief biology lessons also refutes the “potential life” argument. Emily Letts, the 25-year-old woman who recently

filmed her own abortion, pronounced, “Yes, I do realize it was a potential life. I have a special relationship with my

ultrasound.” Her statement is confounding and paradoxical. The idea of “potential life” is folly. We are either alive or

dead. We are not “potentially” alive any more than we can be “potentially dead.” We either exhibit the qualities of living

beings or we don’t. Letts willingly killed the life inside of her and instead has a “special relationship” with the sonogram

picture of her now deceased child. The idea of “potential life” presumes that something has the ability to, at some point in

the future, become alive. But as our brief look at the zygote confirms, he or she is alive at the point of conception. Through

internal self-direction, he or she is growing, metabolizing, responding to various stimuli, adapting to the environment, and

already has the necessary genetic material in place for reproduction.

“It’s not a person yet.” The question of personhood is really the crux of the pro-abortion argument. But if you run across a

pro-abortion advocate who brings up this claim, just ask this simple question: What is the distinction between a person and a

human being? Using Scott Klusendorf’s SLED examples, here are some typical responses and refutations to the various

personhood arguments:

1. When a fetus gets to a certain size, they are now a person. Since when does size (S) determine value? Is a toddler worth

less than a teenager because the toddler is smaller? What size determines our personhood and who determines that?

2. We can abort a fetus before he or she feels pain. We agree that fetuses are less developed than we are. But should we kill

them because they are so? People in their sleep, on anesthesia, or with certain health conditions don’t feel pain. Can we kill

them? Why does level of development (L) determine value?

3. When the baby is born, they are now a person. Since when does location determine value? Am I worth more inside a

house than I am outside on the lawn? There are many pro-abortion advocates who believe we should value the baby in the

womb — but only at a certain age. So, which is it? Inside or outside of the womb? Why does environment (E) determine

value?

4. Before a baby reaches viability, they can be aborted. Does degree of dependency (D) determine value? Infants are

completely dependent on others for sustenance. Can we kill them because they are dependent on us? Why does viability

outside the womb determine value?

Morally speaking, there is no difference in value between a zygote and an adult. There is no distinction between a person and

a human being. The pro-abortion industry uses the personhood argument because science has proven beyond all doubt that

zygotes are members of the human race. So pro-abortion advocates had to come up with some other reason to kill unborn

babies that wasn’t based on science. They made arbitrary (and frequently changing) definitions of personhood in order to

advance their abortion agenda. Don’t get caught in that trap. In the words of the immortal Dr. Seuss, “A person is a person

no matter how small.”

With unwavering hope, FOR LIFE! We continue to affirm that abortion will not be ended in the Courts – It will be ended in

our Culture!”

So Every Child Makes Their Mark,

Brian Fisher

Co-Founder and President,

Https://www.humancoalition.org

South Carolina Citizens for Life – The first civil right is the RIGHT TO LIFE!

The Issues That Matter to Us: South Carolina Citizens for Life, Inc., is a non-profit, single issue, right-to-life organization

devoted to restoring legal personhood to the unborn and to protecting innocent human life by eliminating abortion,

infanticide, and euthanasia from our society. Our success has depended on maintaining our single-issue focus on life. By

focusing on the single issue of life, we have been able to bring together a broad base of people – who may disagree on other

important issues in our state, but who are dedicated to ensuring that the protection of our laws is extended to the most

vulnerable members of society: the unborn, the elderly, the medically dependent and persons with disabilities.

You can look in the Yellow Pages under the heading "Abortion Alternatives," or call, toll-free, 1 (800) 848-LOVE, any time,

day or night, to find the nearest Crisis Pregnancy Center in your area. You’ll find someone who genuinely cares about what

happens to you and your unborn baby.

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See our state website at www.sclife.org.

Kathy Schmugge, Director

Family Life Office, Diocese of Charleston

www.sccatholic.org/family-life

kschmugge@catholic-doc.org or kcs6010@gmail.com

803.547.5063

National Right to Life - Quick Facts

Just over five decades ago, a movement began to take shape. Doctors and teachers, lawyers and homemakers, men and

women of diverse backgrounds, different faiths and opposing political viewpoints all came together united by one common

belief: that taking a human life through abortion was anathema to American values. As pro-abortion forces began pushing

for changes in state laws, those dedicated pro-life activists rose up and became a powerful voice against those who viewed

human life as expendable. Even as pro-lifers were securing victories in the late 1960s and early 1970s, two court cases—one

challenging Texas’ abortion law, the other challenging Georgia’s abortion law—were working their way to the Supreme

Court.

In its twin Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton decisions, which were handed down on January 22, 1973, the Court federalized

the issue and legalized abortion for any reason. Tragically, 45 years later, National Right to Life estimates that over 60

million unborn children have lost their lives as a result of those decisions. Just one abortion is a tragedy—not just

because an innocent child died, but because of the lasting impact the abortion itself had on the mothers of those children.

However, the right-to-life movement has remained undeterred. Through our determination to protect mothers and their

children, we continue to see evidence that our efforts to educate our nation about the unborn child’s humanity, and our efforts

to enact protective pro-life legislation, are having a tremendous impact in moving our nation away from Roe and Doe’s

deadly legacy.

We will continue to do battle on behalf of the unborn at every turn.

You are encouraged to visit the National Right to Life website at www.nrlc.org for additional information.

Join us to help make a difference.

Carol Tobias

National Right to Life President

Charleston 40 Days for Life:

From September 26 to November 4, our community will take part in 40 Days for Life … a groundbreaking, coordinated

international mobilization. We pray that, with God’s help, this will mark the beginning of the end of abortion in our city —

and beyond. Reminder this is a non-confrontational, prayerful vigil.

Vigil location:

Public right-of-way in front of

Planned Parenthood (PPH),

1312 Ashley River Road

Charleston, South Carolina 29407

(Corner of Ashley River Road and Fuseler Road).

Parking:

Please park on the shoulder of the road on the grass across the street from PPH on the right-of-way. You will see a large steel

plate on the ground.

May the Lord bless you,

2018 Team & Alex Palyo

Fall Director, 40 Days for Life/Charleston

Call us! 843-580-6587

Write us! charleston40daysforlife@gmail.com

Visit us! 40daysforlife.com/charleston/

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40 Days for Life:

40 Days for Life is a community-based campaign that takes a determined, peaceful approach to showing local communities

the consequences of abortion in their own neighborhoods, for their own friends and families. It puts into action a desire to

cooperate with God in the carrying out of His plan for the end of abortion. It draws attention to the evil of abortion through

the use of a three-point program:

Prayer and fasting

Constant vigil

Community outreach

Shawn Carney

President/CEO, 40 Days for Life

Please save these dates:

Saturday, August 18th - Third Saturday of every month – Priests for Life Prayer Vigil, 8am. The organization, Priests for

Life, has called for each Catholic to pray fervently for the closing of their local abortion facility. Please join us for the

Rosary and prayers at the Planned Parenthood Center at 1312 Ashley River Road (corner of Hwy 61 & Fuseler.)

Friday-Saturday, August 24-25th - Eucharistic Adoration at ICC from 11pm to 1am. Minimum of two Knights are

required.

Wednesday, September 26th – Start of the 40-Days-For-Life fall program

Sunday, October 7th – Life Chain at ICC 2pm to 3:30pm

November 4th – End of 40-Days-For-Life fall program

Saturday, November 10th – EWTN Eucharistic Congress, Jacksonville, FL

Saturday, January 12th – Stand Up for Life, Columbia, SC

Friday, January 18th – National Right to Life, Washington, DC

PRAYER FOR THE MONTH OF AUGUST:

Immaculate Heart of Mary

The Catholic Church dedicates the month of August to the Immaculate Heart of Mary. The Immaculate Heart is often

venerated together with the Sacred Heart of Jesus (the devotion we celebrate in June), and with good reason. Just as the

Sacred Heart represents Christ's love for mankind, the Immaculate Heart represents the desire of the Blessed Virgin to bring

all people to her Son. There is no better example of the Christian life than that offered by Mary. Through the following

prayer, which helps to deepen our devotion to her Immaculate Heart, we can join the Mother of God in drawing closer to

Christ.

This Act of Consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary illustrates perfectly the Marian doctrine of the Catholic Church:

We do not worship Mary or place her above Christ, but we come to Christ through Mary, as Christ came to us through her.

In this prayer of consecration to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, we dedicate ourselves to follow the example of the Mother of

God. The Blessed Virgin desires nothing other than the Will of her Son; we ask her to intercede for us, that we may know His

Will and live it in our lives.

Prayer of Consecration to the Immaculate Heart

“Queen of the Most Holy Rosary, and tender Mother of all people, I consecrate myself to your Immaculate

Heart, and recommend to you my family, my country, and the whole human race. Please accept my

consecration, dearest Mother, and use me as you wish, to accomplish your designs upon the world. O

Immaculate Heart of Mary, Queen of Heaven and earth, rule over me, and teach me how to allow the Heart of

Jesus to rule and triumph in me and around me, as it has ruled and triumphed in you. Amen.”

Richert, Scott P. "Catholic Prayers for August." ThoughtCo, July 20, 2018, thoughtco.com/prayers-for-august-542761.

PRAYER REQUESTS FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER:

On behalf of the family of Barbara Schattle who passed away recently we offer the following. Barbara was the widow of

deceased SK Lee Schattle PGK:

“May the poor whose lives you have touched and changed

be the first to meet you at the hour of your death.

May they sing and dance with you all the way to the Throne of God,

And may you hear the voice of your Savior say

‘WELL DONE GOOD AND FAITHFUL SERVANT.

ENTER INTO THE JOY OF YOUR LORD’”

Anonymous prayer provided by SK Gene Alaura.

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Pray for all those others sick and in distress, relatives, friends and associates, and for all Knights.

“When we do all we can, then God will do what we cannot."

PRAYER FOR OUR CITIZENS: Continue to pray for our citizens, for those misplaced or injured due to the massive wild

fires blanketing the West coast, and for an end to the continuing, seemingly escalating, senseless violence in our country.

Also, pray and for the safety of all members of Law Enforcement, Fire Service and Emergency Services. Let us also pray

that our national leadership will make decisions supporting religious freedom and Right to Life with positive effects on our

entire Country.

PRAYER FOR OUR RELIGIOUS: We ask for your continued prayers for SK Jerry Caoile and SK James Baker as they

continue their studies for the Diaconate program, and for our Adorno and Diocesan Seminarians and those other young men

and women progressing in their religious discernment and studies.

PRAYER FOR OUR TROOPS: Continue to keep our military servicemen and women - those who are now where many

of us once were - in your thoughts and prayers, as well as those in public safety.

“Protect them from the physical and moral dangers of military life. Keep them close to You and help them live

the Commandments. Lord Jesus, give them courage to serve their Country with honor and dignity. Be with

them when they are in danger strengthening them when they face hardships. And Lord, grant that, when their

service is finished, they may return to us sound in mind, body and soul. In particular, we remember those who

made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their fellow man and Country. Amen.”

“It is a great time to be a Catholic and always a great time to be an active Knight.” We ask all Sir Knights to keep

actively recruiting our patriotic Knights.

GOD IS GREAT - ALL THE TIME! ALL THE TIME - GOD IS GREAT!

Remember-Knights proud of their membership will

wear their name badges anytime they are at Church

Note from the Editor

I am looking for a Brother Knight who would be willing to co-edit and publish

our Council Newsletter-The Communicator.

My life is changing and I would like to free up some time to re-direct to another

church ministry.

It’s not hard and can be done from the comfort of your home.

Requirements include a decent computer with email access and a working

knowledge of MS Word and Adobe Acrobat.

You will also be granted access to Admin rights in Uknight!

Please contact Lenny Tittle if you are interested. I have all the ‘How To’s files

and boilerplates available to get you started!

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Our Knights in Action July 5 Business Meeting

Incoming Grand Knight Frank Strunk presents

Immediate Past Grand Knight Jim Kelley with his plaque and retirement mememtos!

2018-2019 Council 11991 Officers

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July 8 Father Lawrence’s 40th Year Ordination Celebritory Mass at Ralph Johnson VAMC

File photo depicting Father Lawrence receiving his Degree Honorary

July 10 Father Lawrence celebrates Mass with Bishop Richard B. Higgins, Vicar for

Veterans Affairs at the Archdiocese for the Military Services USA

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July 15 Service Sunday & Blood Drive

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July 19 Father Lawrence receives Service Award from Ralph H. Johnson VAMC

Director Scott Isaacks

July 19 Council Social/Independence Day Celebration

Knight of the Month Mike Cousino Family of the Month Jim & Diane Kelly

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July 21/22 Pack the Van for Helping Hands Event

Council Knights collected 360 pounds of food and $611 in monetary donations!

July 30 Knights & Clergy help replace the roof of the picnic shelter

Seminarian & Brother Knight Clemente Torres wields the nail gun!

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Immaculate Conception Council 11991

Officers and Directors Fraternal Year 2018-2019

Officers

Chaplain Reverend Binil Attappattu CRM 843 572-1270

Grand Knight SK Frank Strunk 843 797-8268 frankifox@bellsouth.net SK James

Deputy Grand Knight Joseph O’Saben 843 364-7352 osaben@carolinaone.com

Chancellor SK Hoap ‘Chip’ Reeves 843-824-8131 chip.reeves@carolinaone.com

Financial Secretary SK Marty Kozakiewicz PGK 843 572-1645 skozak1946@comcast.net

Recorder SK Joseph Schepisi 301-643-4377 joseph.schepisi@comcast.net

Treasurer SK Ed Cavadias 843 297-2079 ecavadias@att.net

Advocate SK Michael Della Croce 843 557-3309 dellamick@gmail.com

Warden Terry Harrington 910-391-2263 tharrington34@yahoo.com

Inside Guard SK Joel Laguitan 843-824-8879 jflaguitan@comcast.net

Outside Guard SK Jose Lastica 843-518-1042 jlexsues@bellsouth.net

3rd Year Trustee James Kelly 843 819-9190 jimmpkelly@gmail.com

2nd Year Trustee Lenny Tittle 843 824-2495 ltittle01@bellsouth.net

1st Year Trustee SK Steven Gearhart PGK 843 797-6296 stevenan@comcast.net

Lecturer SK Deacon Dan McNerny 843-761-0870 dmcnerny@gmail.com

Directors

Program Director

Church

Assistant

Community

Assistant

Council

Assistant

Culture of Life

Assistant

Family

Assistant

Youth

Assistant

Editor’s Note:

Remember, this publication is YOUR newsletter and all of our Council members are free to submit articles or

information but the editors have the final say on content due to space.

Your feedback is welcome. Simply click the Reply button on your email and your input should reach me.

Peace!

Lenny

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Monthly Calendar

Council 11991 & Assembly 3697

August 2018

Remember you can see our monthly calendar for many months out at our

Council Uknight web site:

http://www.kofcknights.org/councilsite/events.asp?CNO=11991