KNIGHTS of COLUMBUS
SACRED HEART COUNCIL 2577
St.JOHN N. NEUMANN ASSEMBLY 1763
Neumann News April
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Faithful Navigator’s Report Donald Tallmadge, PGK, FDD, PCP 301-218-4623 dtallmadge@verizon.net The 4th Degree Exemplification was held on March 22 in College Park. St. John Neumann Assembly is pleased to welcome six new Sir Knights to our ranks. These men are Jeff Rolf, Romeo Paternoster, James Peters, Michael McFadden, Michael Marquez and William Moore . I am confident that each of these knights will become an active member in our Assembly and help us to grow and prosper. Everyone should have their Spring Trip Raffle tickets by now. Please buy a ticket or two and sell the rest to friends or relatives. This joint venture with Sacred Heart Council will hopefully bring much needed funding for our patriotic and charitable programs. Our Sir Knight of the Month for March was Dr. Richard Nalesnik. Richard is a Trustee and served as the Chairman of the Assembly’s Patriotic Essay contest. His efforts in managing this important patriotic program has been very beneficial not only to the Assembly, but in giving our youth the opportunity to define the proper role of a Catholic citizen in a free society and also in strengthening the bond between the Knights of Columbus and our regional Catholic education programs. In that regard, our Essay contest is progressing nicely. The essays are in the final step in the judging process and we expect to announce the winners about April 15. The prizes of $100, $75 and $50 will be awarded at a yet to be determined ceremony. Our Nominating Committee for next year’s officer positions will be Faithful Admiral and PFN Rich Boehm (410) 604-3076 and Trustee and SK Ed Walsh (301) 809-3826. Please contact one of these SKs if you are interested in serving as an officer for your Assembly Please read the Master’s log on one Page 3 for an explanation of the Supreme Council’s decision ask us to cease adding “born and unborn” as an addendum to the Pledge of Allegiance. In closing, Karen and I wish everyone a Happy and Joyous Easter season.* * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * Faithful Associate Friar’s Report
SK Deacon Andrew J. Nosacek Whatever is true, whatever is honorable, whatever is just, whatever is pure, whatever is lovely, whatever is gracious, if there is any excellence, if there is anything worthy of praise, think about these things. Phil 4:8.
The main habits that make a man “manly”, in a spiritual sense or even in a temporal sense, are what the Church calls the “cardinal virtues”. The scriptural Book of Wisdom tells us: If anyone loves righteousness, [Wisdom’s] labors are virtues; for she teaches temperance and prudence, justice, and courage.” Wis 8:7.
The Catechism of the Catholic Church describes these moral virtues:
Prudence - disposes practical reason to discern our true good in every circumstance and to choose the right means of achieving it; (not to be confused with timidity or fear). Justice – consists in the constant and firm will to give their due to God and neighbor; promotes equity with regard to persons and common good. Fortitude – ensures firmness in difficulties and consistency in the pursuit of the good; resists temptations and overcomes obstacles in moral life. Temperance – moderates the attraction of pleasures and pro vides balance in the use of created goods; ensures the will’s mastery over instincts and keeps desires within the limits of what is honorable.
This is a good time to examine our inner selves and see how we stack up in these “good habits.” The Church calls our attention to a most remarkable man, namely St. Joseph, the Spouse of the Blessed Virgin. Scripture describes him as “a just man” (Mt. 1:19) who was called by God “to take Mary as your wife, for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit.” The Catechism points out that this “just man” is distinguished by habitual right thinking and the upright ness of his conduct. Thus it is wise for us to take St. Joseph as our model in forming the habits of the cardinal virtues. If we do then our first steps to being “a just man” will be a cause to celebrate St. Joseph’s feast day.
These words of St. Augustine should inspire us:To live well is nothing other than to love God with all one’s heart, with all one’s soul and with all one’s efforts; from this it comes about that love is kept whole and uncorrupted (through temperance). No misfortune can disturb it (and this is forti tude). It obeys only [God] (and this is justice), and is careful in discerning things, so as not to be surprised by deceit or trickery (and this is prudence).
HAPPY EASTER * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
SK John F. Curreri (301) 464-2678 I would like to thank the following members of the Color Corps who turned out for the two wakes this past month.
For SK Ray DeVous’ Mother: SK Billy Painter SK Don Klontz SK Claudio Poiani SK Frank Rose SK Earle Schweizer SK Ton Torrell SK George Vincent SK John Curreri
For SK William Piccirilli:
SK Jim Hannan SK Earle Schweizer SK George Vincent SK Claudio Poiani SK Luther Holley SK Billy Painter SK Don Tallmadge SK Pat Springmann SK John Curreri * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * St. John N. Neumann (1811-1860)
HIS FASCINATING LIFE STORY The Bishop of Philadelphia lay crumpled in the snow a few blocks from his new cathedral on Logan Square. By the time a priest reached him with the holy oils, Bishop Neumann was dead. That was January 5, 1860. At his own request Bishop Neumann was buried in a basement crypt in Saint Peter's Church where he would be with his Redemptorist confreres * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * April Birthdays 4/1 SK Rich Boehm 4/2 SK Rev. John Barry 4/8 SK John Curreri 4/13 SK Michael Wills 4/13 SK Ed Gorsky 4/13 David Russo 4/15 SK Deacon Andy 4/15 Thomas Schiffgens 4/17 SK Anthony Sacks 4/18 G. Fred Robinson 4/22 Stephen Irving 4/23 John Mulqueen 4/23 Bruno Seppi 4/24 John Drake 4/24 John Donovan 4/28 Andrew Mauer 4/30 Richard Nalesnik * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * PLEASE PRAY FOR ALL OUR DEPARTED BROTHERS
SK William J. Piccirilli
And FOR THOSE WHO ARE SICK AND RECOVERING, especially: SK John Drake SK John & Mary Giddo SK Robert Costenbader SK Tony Salvemini, PGK, PFN SK Frank Schrom SK Eugene Sides, PFN now living in South Carolina SK Edward Weber, PFN SK Fred Ragazzone, GK SK Bill Picirilli SK Tom O’Connor
Sir Knights’ Family Members
Chloe Nardini Granddaughter of SK Jake Nardini Albert Urasek Father of SK Ken Urasek Kathy Salvemini Wife of Tony Salvemini, PGK, PFN Edith B. Herrelko Wife of SK Frank E. Herrelko * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * If you know of a SK or a SK’s family member who is ill, has died, or has recovered, please contact our Faithful, Pilot, Bill Macri, (301) 249-5580 or e-mail at bmacri@jamacco.com * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * SK Charles Smallwood Master’s Log
During April we usually see the signs of change. Cherry Blossoms abound as well as many other buds and a splash of color comes back to our yards. All of these are external signs, but what about internal changes. Is your inner self ready with a splash of color? Are changes seen in your behavior? Are some needed? With April we begin the fourth quarter of the Columbian Year. There is still time to implement programs. How can we as Sir Knights of the Fourth Degree of the Knights of Columbus do more for God, Country, and The Order? I ask you all to help me work with our members and councils to understand that when we say the pledge, we should not end the pledge with “Born and the Unborn” as those groups are included in the statement …”to the republic for which it stands, ONE NATION UNDER GOD, indivisible, and justice FOR ALL.” We are fighting many issues that are trying to destroy the core of our Catholic faith. I ask that we work to support those core principles such as life, ONE NATION UNDER GOD, stem cell issues, etc. and refrain from adding words to the pledge of allegiance.. When Jesus told Peter, he was to be given the Keys of the Kingdom; he was turning over control of all earthly assets to Peter. Peter was to speak for God, and contracts entered into by Peter would be binding on God. This is where the authority to forgive sins, ordain priests, and teach Faith and Morals comes from. Peter had the keys! As Bishop of Rome that authority sits with Benedict XVI. This is an awesome responsibility and is only possible with the help of the Holy Spirit. Please keep our Holy Father in your prayers at all time, but especially during April. I shall close by saying thank you for all you are doing to promote the Fourth Degree of the Knights of Columbus. In your time of prayer, please remember Former Master Edward Srsic, who returned home to the Lord on Palm Sunday in April, 2007. SK Ed Srsic was dedicated to God, Country, Family, and the Order. His body is whole once again as he is in heaven looking down on us providing us with his heavenly prayer. May he and all our fallen Sir Knights rest in peace? Let’s make sure we keep “Building our Communities through Service, Charity, Unity and Fraternity.” Also know we are One Nation Under God, but it does come at a price. God Bless America and God Bless you and your families! * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * HELP NEEDED Can you spare four hours a month to help others? You pick the day and time -- the VA Medical Center will find something acceptable to you that they need done. Of course, one continuous need is for more volunteer drivers. * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * * *
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Color Corps Commander’s Report
Let’s
not let go of March just yet. Recall the following: March started for AWD
District with an Exemplification for the clergy and any disabled