august 2006 newsletter


OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF COUNCIL ST. THERESE COUNCIL 7406 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

august 2006 newsletter

FROM THE GRAND KNIGHT

Included in this issue of Knightline is a report on our Council’s decision to sponsor a Columbian Squires Circle. This is the official youth organization of the KofC that will give youths, aged 11-17, the opportunity to help people in need, and enjoy the company of friends in social, family, athletic, cultural, civic and spiritual activities. Our Circle will be a member of one of more than 1,300 “Circles” located throughout the United States, Canada, Mexico, the Philippines, the Caribbean, and other places where Knights of Columbus councils are located. The St. Therese Circle will be sponsored by our Council, and Knights will serve as counselors to the group.

A Squires Columbian Circle is designed to be run both by and for young men. Through their local Circle, Squires work and socialize as a group of friends, gradually developing into Catholic leaders through spiritual, service and membership activities. We as Knights, stand by the Circle as counselors, allowing them to elect their own leaders, guide their own programs and achieve their own goals.

Is it a coincidence, or is it the guidance of the Holy Spirit, that we begin our Squire program at the same time that Benedict XVI has spoken out to Catholic youth around the world? He cites that today’s materialistic world offers youth very little in long-lasting satisfaction. However, he continues, today’s youth can imitate those individuals whose efforts are still being influencing our lives today — were worldbuilders like Charlemagne, St. Thomas Aquinas, St. Francis Xavier and St. Aloysius Gonzaga, the patron saint of youth. St. Aloysius said “it is better to be the child of God than king of the whole world”. We, as Knights, can help the young men of our parish set their feet on the guide path that will help them identify goals resulting in the imitation of the great men of the Church and the world.

The Squires don’t promise that its members will be world beaters, but the organization will help the St. Therese youth join together as a group to follow the examples set by the above men, and others, who have made positive contributions to our country, our world and our Church.

I encourage every brother Knight to support this new youth program by learning more about it and talking to the eligible young men of the parish. They are tomorrow’s leaders of our country and our Church.

UPDATE ON FATHER BILL
Vince Greco reports that he talked with Father Bill at the Velvet Hammer on July 19. Father Bill was enjoying a lunch with friends from Maryland who were helping him celebrate his birthday. Brother Vince said Father Bill looked great and he still had that “twinkle” in his eye. He is still walking with a cane and no word yet when he will again be on the altar to greet us “fellow planetary travelers”. Father Bill told Vince that Father Jim had also fallen in almost the same place at the health club they both frequent. Father Jim fared a little better, incurring only a hurt and bruised arm.

LAMB
Brother Mark Daly reports that the annual LAMB program is starting to take shape. The dates are September 22, 23, 24 and 29 and 30. At the present time, only Wal-Mart and Harris-Teeter have “signed up” for this year’s collections. Bloom, a new entry last year, is a strong possibility for one day only and Lowes Food Stores have not yet committed. Corporate policy is dictating when, if and how often Bloom (a part of Food Lion) and Lowes can participate. Mark will be contacting the new owners of the former Bi-Lo store on Rte. 150 to see if they will allow us to collect in front of the store.

A state award was given to our Council for last year’s collections which exceeded our goal by 5.5%.

SQUIRES
As initially reported in the July 23 bulletin, our Council will be forming a Columbian Squires Circle in the fall. The program offers young men the opportunity to develop leadership potential through spiritual, service and membership activities. Dave Conklin and Gary Tadvick are spearheading the formation of the Circle along with Stewart McLamb, Bill Muccio and Chris Baker. All five will act as Counselors. Chaplain for the Circle will be Father Joe. They’ll be looking for additional Knight assistance in “selling” the program to the young men of the parish.

The Columbian Circle is open to all young men ages of 11 to 17. The official drive will start in October with a social for interested teens and their parents. Brother Gary emphasized that it’s not too early for all Brother Knights to begin talking with eligible individuals. The Council has approved the supplying of seed money to help get the Circle up and running. Contact Dave at 704/664-7762 or dconklin@sainttherese.net for further information.

BIRTHDAYS

AUGUST

Steve Knight, 4th

Jim Hall, 4th

F. Joseph Mullally,10th

Mikawato Red Arrow,11th

Frank Schaffer, 13th

Joseph Smith, 17th

Amadee Norvez, 21st

Bill Buenau, 28th

Vince Greco, 30th

SEPTEMBER

Dennis Stanke, 6th

Ricardo Fabrize, 7th

Ken Fusaro, 8th

Curtis Scheffe, 9th

Irvin Hoechner, 11th

Mario Campos, 12th

Ed Ericson, 13th

Bill Smithson, 13th

Charles Mack, 15th

Jack Madey, 17th

Bob Benell, , 17th

Andrew Katsamas, 18th

Tom Codispoti, 19th

Clayton Brown, 20th

Bob Sheehe, 22nd

Jackson Callahan, 24th

Bob Cimino, 24th

Klaus Boldt, 27th

Santo Locascio, 27th

Mark Petersen, 29th