Volume 24 Issue 11 May 2022 - PA Knights of Columbus
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Volume 24 Issue 11 May 2022
During the recent Lenten season, we worked on our preparation, took witness t
to the Last Supper, the Passion, Crucifixion and Resurrection and realized how
God’s unconditional love is meant for each one of us. Taking the time to reflect on
the Passion was necessary for us to understand what salvation means. While
Easter is a Solemnity and an Octave Feast, it is also a 50-day journey until
Pentecost. We continue to remember his resurrection with special devotion. Saint
Augustine shares this perspective: "The season before Easter signifies the troubles
in which we live here and now, while the time after Easter, which we are celebrating at present,
signifies the happiness that will be ours in the future”. These events are the cornerstone of our
Catholic faith. We all know we are called to follow Christ and in doing so, in this secular world,
we will be challenged to do what the status quo expects us to do. Being a Knight of Columbus
should serve as a reminder that we have a special commitment by being Catholic men who are
committed to not only our faith, but also to speak up when it is unpopular and to evangelize by
always doing the right thing. Pope John Paul II was quoted as telling the Knights on how
important our role is in evangelizing the world by our witness to the Gospel. The Pope asked us
to continue to be steadfast in our love for Christ. He also asked all the Knights to continue to
stand up for the dignity of all life. By our fidelity to the teaching of the magisterium and your
loyalty to the church and our pastors, we have born witness to the saving truth of our Catholic
faith. As we enter in the month of May, let us remember the month is traditionally dedicated to
our Blessed Virgin Mother Mary. Let us continue to carry our Rosaries and pray to the Blessed
Mother for the intercession of her Son, to her Son would refuse nothing. Let us pray for justice for
the downtrodden, and love and concern of God’s neediest children.
Finally, I want to recognize Gerry Bowes and Anthony Ciraolo for being Honorary Life Members
of our council! I want to thank everyone who attended the banquet! It was great seeing everyone
in a social setting.
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Most of you already asked that question because the vast majority of those reading this article are,
in fact, members of the Knights of Columbus. But what about your neighbors, your relatives, you
Friends? Well, consider telling them this:
The Knights have donated over $2 Million dollars to support Ukraine. Our Council, through
contributions and its OWN funds gave $2400 to the Ukraine Solidarity Fund which will provide
temporary shelter, food , medical supplies and clothing.
Your Council collected over 5000 pounds of food and donated to Caring for Friends, to FEED
those in Need. And also, to that end, Council members go to St John’s Hospice to feed the
homeless 3X each year.
Your Council, in collaboration with the Parish, sponsors a Special Needs Mass each month.
Your Council collects items to support the Moms, although in NEED, chose LIFE. This “Baby
Shower” Helps those ladies at the St. Margaret of Castello Home.
Just a few examples, but if “Giving Back” is something you are interested in, give us a yell
From the Desk of the Chaplain…
Dear Brother Knights,
Even as we continue to celebrate the Easter Season, we focus upon the
pivotal person in the life of Jesus and His Church: our Mother, Mary. This month is
dedicated to her.
We Knights know the importance of Mary not only in salvation history, but in
our individual lives. We were given her Rosary when we joined the Order and charged to
pray it as often as possible. May is a good month to examine how faithful we are to this
charge, and if needed to do something about it.
She is our Beacon in the darkness, the Consolation of Sinners, the Mother of
the Church and Mother of each one of us. Every Knight should have a deep devotion to the
Mother of God—and our Mother, too!
May Mary, Queen of Angels, keep you and all those you love close to her heart.
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Please Pray For
Claire Kushnerock Jean Carr. Brother Tom
Ed & Ann Markowski, Barry Rusch,
Al & Martha Lynch, Lisa Connor, Carmine
Grand Knight Linda Thompson, Tommy Luke Schaeffer,
Greg Smith Charlie Bojarski, Rich Galichinski JoAnna
215.205.6738 Galichinsk (dec)I Ed Owens,
3639gwsmith@gmail.com Bill Fidler, World Peace
Chaplain
Fr. Jonathan Dalin
215.632.3720
Financial Secretary
Newsletter Editor “Our sword is prayer.
Rich Konstance, PGK, FDD Our shield, good works Knight’s led rosary
215-637-5834 on
rkonstance@aol.com informed by Faith”
Monday nights
JOIN US
Interested in leading
Contact Jerry Bowes
“K of C Mary Queen
09 Ed Owens of Angels Council 12384”
15 Roland Wollor
21 Paul Breen
28 Fr. Poudzuinas
28 Joe Strockbine General Wednesday, May 11
30 Fr. Dalin Officers Meeting: Wednesday May 22
ALL MEETINGS 7:30 PM Rectory Basement
Nominations for all Officer positions will open at the May Meeting May 11th and will resume at the June meeting when they will be closed and elections conducted. You MUST be a third degree Knight to hold office. Please consider throwing your hat into the ring and Help lead us to bigger and better service
Volume 24, Issue 11 May 2022 (Mary Queen of Angels 12384) page 5 The Philadelphia Chapter is conducting its annual Charity Drive. The funds collected help in many areas, including, St Johns Hospice, the Deaconate Fund, the Children’s picnic, Hurricane Relief, The Fourth Degree is dedicated to promoting Ukraine support and many other needy Patriotism…don’t we need that more than ever. institutions. As a Knight, you should The 4th Degree is separate from the Council, have received correspondence explaining and membership would place you in an Assembly the Drive along with a donor card and an as a Sir Knight The Assembly we are associated envelope to return your contribution. If with is St. John Neumann #933. you need info, contact the Drive If you are interested in becoming a Sir Knight, Chairman, Rich Konstance at the exemplification is scheduled for Saturday, 215.637.5834 or rkonstance@aol,com, June 4th at the Desmond Hotel in Malvern. Whatever fits your budget, be it $10 or $100 helps us a lot If interested, contact Rich Konstance
Volume 24, Issue 11 May 2022 (Mary Queen of Angels 12384) page 6 PLEASE…Make sure your children know
The Council finally took one big step toward returning to normal (post pandemic or
Close enough) Thirty two brother Knights and their wives met at Gallo’s Restaurant
to celebrate its successful year, gather in fraternity recognize some of the men who
have contributed to the successful year and those who have achieved notable
benchmarks in their membership. A great big thanks to Ed and Margie Clark for all
their efforts in organizing this special event
We congratulate Walt for all the work he has done for the Council. Of particular note
was/is his dedication the Special Needs Masses. Walt was unable to attend so his
award will be presented at a later time..
Rich Konstance conducts the ceremony paying tribute to our newest Honorary
Life members. Grand Knight Greg Smith presents certificates to Tony Ciraolo
and Jerry Bowes. John Foley was unable to attend
Rob Byrne & Ray Miller
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waltmulholland@yahoo.com
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