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Official Publication of

St. Matthew

Council 10852

Knights of Columbus

9009 Bryant Farms Rd

Pineville-Matthews

Charlotte, NC 28277

“The Hardest Working Council in the Carolinas” November 2016

THE CROSS AND COMPASS

Inside this issue:

• LAMB Update

• Pro-Life Corner

• Pancake Breakfast

• Burger 21 Schedule

• SPRED

• Upcoming Meeting Notice

• Hacksaw Ridge

• Veteran's Day Parade

• News / Updates

• Flag Folding Ceremony

• Knights Cruise

• Calendar

• For the Good of the Order

• Birthdays

• Officers

The Grand Knight’s Note

Brother Knights,

I hope all plan on voting this year. Pray about it, do a Novena, under-stand the Catholic Church believes

and vote as you see fit.

Anyone interested in a raffle ticket for the Church Father Davis is helping to start in the Charlotte area (St. Mary’s Syro Matabar Catholic Church) for

$100 each, let me know.

Hope a lot of you can do the Veterans Day Parade on Novem-ber 5 and the Flag Retirement event on November 13. See

later for more details.

Thanks to all that have helped in events this last month. We have Breakfast and a lot of other areas each of you can help.

Just pick one and I sure you will be rewarded.

Finally I would like to Congratulate

• October Family of the Month – David, Carissa & John Rob-

ert Scibor

• October Knight of the Month – Gene Fitzpatrick

Vivat Jesus

Ron Schumacher, Grand Knight

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As the Year of Mercy draws to a close, we can reflect on how our efforts on behalf of LAMB fit into Pope Francis’ vision of helping the marginal-ized. Were you one of the Brother Knights who gave of your time to help collect donations for LAMB? Maybe you’re one of our dedicated Knights who helped several time during the year. Thank you and God bless you

for your acts of charity.

However, there are many of you who were either unable to participate on the scheduled dates or perhaps it slipped your mind to sign up to help. If either of these were your circumstances, we ask that you prayerfully con-sider making a donation to LAMB now. The needs of those whom LAMB supports are greater every year as government funding diminishes. If you can help, please make your check payable to LAMB Foundation and mail it to LAMB Foundation of NC, Inc., 6420 A-1, Suite 312, Charlotte, NC

28277.

Thank you and may God bless all Knights and their families.

One other thought. We will be collecting for LAMB after the weekend masses at St. Matthew on November 12 & 13, both the main and south

campuses. We ask for 15 minutes of your time after mass to help.

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Pro-Life Corner Council 10852 Pro-Life Committee - Mission Statement “To reinforce the commitment of the Knights of Columbus to the sanctity of life, by promoting a greater awareness of current Pro-Life issues and encouraging increased participation by the Knights of Council 10852 in local Pro-Life activities.” 2016 40 Days for Life United Campaign During the 2016 40 Days for Life Fall Campaign, which will con-clude on November 6th, Knights and St. Matthew parishioners gave witness to our Catholic belief in the sanctity of Life through prayerful vigil outside the abortion facility at 3220 Latrobe Drive, Charlotte between the hours of 10:00 pm and 2:00 pm on each of the scheduled Wednesdays. You still have one more opportunity to STAND FOR LIFE this Wednesday, November 2nd. The 40 Days for Life United Nationwide Tour is scheduled to stop in Charlotte, NC for a giant rally this Saturday, November 5th, in front of the Abortion Clinic at 3220 Latrobe Drive, Charlotte, NC. I urge you all to come see this campaign for life in action. The 40 Days for life Bus with on board ultrasound and counseling clinic will be at the rally along with some of the National staff members of 40 Days for Life. 12:30pm, November 5th at Abortion Clinic 2016 Baby Bottle Campaign The 2016 Baby Bottle Campaign was launched in August, with more than 1200 bottles distributed. This year all of the bottles were distributed at the first 4 Masses leaving those attending the 12:30 and 5:30 PM Masses asking for more. On October, 1st and 2nd, Respect Life Weekend, we collected 385 bottles. We currently have 625 bottles collected bringing in approximately $14,400 to date. We have exceeded the $14,000 total collected in 2015 and we can still bring in some of the missing 580 baby bottles. Please remind others to bring their baby bottle back. Thanks to all who helped out with this effort. St. Matthew Life Chain Thanks to all Knights and family members who participated in this event on October 2 from 2 PM to 3PM to witness for the precious unborn and a very special thanks to Regina White for another superb job in providing the cookies etc. for all the participants. Thanks to Eddie Doohan for his work as our event marshal. Make Your Catholic Voice Heard in Public Policy This election is extremely critical for our country and for the rights of the unborn children. When the medial is intent on making the comparison between the two presidential candidates based on their personalities, we must bring attention to the terrible “Pro-Choice” policies of the party and the candidate who wants to take away our freedom to express our religious beliefs because Christians stand in the way of their progressive agenda. It is our duty and re-sponsibility to proclaim an American conscience based on traditional Christian values. The outcome of this election will determine the success - or failure - of our life-saving efforts. The tiniest members of our human family need you to elect candidates who will protect them in every office, from the NC General As-sembly to the White House. Please, vote for LIFE at the polls. Share the North Carolina Right To Life (ncrtl.org) candidate endorsements with all of your pro-life friends and family (Federal Candidates, Presidential/US Senate Comparison, State Candidates). The babies are counting on it. Also review the website for forming your Catholic conscience for voting in elections at http://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/faithful-citizenship/index.cfm If you would like to join our Council’s Pro-Life committee or learn more about our current and planned activities,

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We'll be doing ten breakfasts this year and have a few enhancements planned:

Like the Knights' Breakfast Club - to reward our regular patrons and encourage new ones. Every senior or adult who comes to 6 breakfasts - gets the 7th FREE!

Business card Schedule of the breakfasts so parishioners know when the next one is!

Increased signage the weekend before and weekend of the breakfast!

Our Parish Breakfast is one of our Council's major fund raising projects. But more so, it's a great opportunity to showcase all that our Council does for our Parish and Community. Who knows how many men will be inspired to join the Knights after enjoying our breakfast and our Council's camaraderie?

If you haven't volunteered before, you are missing out on a very rewarding experi-ence. There is a wide choice of areas to help with - from procuring the food, to prepping, cooking or serving it. Or you can help with setting-up or cleaning-up - whatever you do, you'll help make a real difference in our Parish and Community.

Sign-Up NOW!

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SPRED

Faith, Friendship and Fun

Everyone deserves to fully participate in the faith and community life of St. Matthew Parish. Howev-

er, there are those with developmental delays/intellectual challenges who need friends to walk

with them on their journey. With the support of the St. Matthew Knights of Columbus, we have

been able to operate two successful programs: SPRED and Spirit Club.

In both of these programs, the participants each have a helper who accompanies them on their

journey. Because of the growth of these programs, we need adult and teen helpers (15 and older).

These helpers become a guide and a friend to the participant and together they go through the ses-

sions under the guidance of a trained leader.

SPRED (Special Religious Development) is a faith formation program in which persons with devel-

opmental/intellectual challenges come together with an adult friend/catechist. They share a one-

on one relationship and participate together to form a small faith community. Led by a trained cate-

chist, the participants learn of God’s love for them and how He works in our lives. The SPRED Pro-

gram prepares these special parishioners to become fully participating members of our parish

through preparation for the Sacraments.

Commitment: SPRED sessions take place 12 times a year from 10:00 am to noon. Catechists at-

tend a preparation session before each of the 12 sessions.

Spirit Club Is a social club which gives those age 11 and above the opportunity to make friends and

enjoy themselves as they engage in arts/crafts, games, dancing, and athletic activities. Teen and

adult helpers are needed to provide a safe and happy environment.

Commitment: Spirit Club meets on 10 Saturdays a year from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm.

Qualifications for SPRED and Spirit Club: A willingness to participate and a heart open to sharing.

For more information contact Jan Clemens at 704-246-7102 or domani@carolina.rr.com

Our Lady of Lourdes Group with St. Nick Spirit Club

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UPCOMING MEETING NOTICE Knights of Columbus Council 10852

December 7, 2016 at 7:00 PM

At the South Charlotte Banquet Center

9009 Bryant Farms Road, Charlotte, NC 28277

BACKGROUND

The Columbus Club of South Charlotte, Inc. (CCSC) is a Home Corporation as defined by the Supreme

Council. As a volunteer membership corporation, CCSC’s mission is to support and supplement the

charitable works of St. Matthew Catholic Church, Knights of Columbus, St. Matthew Council #10852,

and to facilitate their fraternal, civic and social pursuits.

In 2014, the Supreme Council established a policy requiring councils using Home Corporation facilities

to execute written agreements governing (1) a council’s use of Home Corporation facilities and (2) how

matters will be settled between the Council and the Home Corporation in the event that the Home Cor-

poration chooses to wind up its affairs. In establishing this policy, the Supreme Council expects Coun-

cils and Home Corporations to work together in their distinct but complementary roles � namely, that of

tenant and landlord. The Supreme Council expects that Officers of Councils and representatives of

Home Corporations will act in good faith to clarify the relationship between their respective organiza-

tions in order to promote the mission of the Knights of Columbus.

In 2015, the Supreme Knight asked every Council using facilities owned by a Home Corporation to un-

dertake a serious assessment of how that relationship supports the Council in fulfilling the core mis-

sion of the Knights of Columbus.

For Councils whose mission continues to be supported by a viable Home Corporation, the Supreme

Council directs Councils with Home Corporations to execute: (1) a Terms of Use Agreement; and (2) a

Charitable Distribution Agreement. These agreements recognize that Councils, Home Corporations and

the Knights of Columbus are all separate and distinct entities, and that any agreements are made ex-

clusively between a Council and Home Corporation.

PROGRESS TO-DATE

Our the past several months Council 10852 Officers have completed the assessment of how the rela-

tionship with the CCSC supports the Council in fulfilling the core mission of the Knights of Columbus.

Council Officers determined that the Council’s relationship with the CCSC supports the Core mission of

of the Knights of Columbus.

Further, CCSC and Council 10852 Officers have been working to finalize the Terms of Use Agreement

governing Council 10852’s use of CCSC facilities and the Charitable Distribution Agreement governing

how matters will be settled between Council 10852 and the CCSC in the event that the CCSC chooses

to wind up its affairs.

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The Terms of Use Agreement clarifies the relationship between a Council and a Home Corporation. Its

purpose is to mitigate risk for both parties by setting forth clear terms and conditions governing how a

Council uses Home Corporation facilities. These terms and conditions include minimum liability insur-

ance requirements, rules governing the use of the trademarks of the Knights of Columbus, and a

method for dispute resolution. This agreement does not involve the Knights of Columbus Supreme

Council or any state council as a party. The agreement is between the Council and the Home Corpora-

tion only, and its purpose is to assist the Council and the Home Corporation in resolving amicably, be-

tween themselves, a wide variety of issues that may arise.

The purpose of the Charitable Distribution Agreement is to clarify how funds and property will be dis-

tributed between a Home Corporation and a Council if the members of a Home Corporation decide to

dissolve the Corporation. It does not state that the Home Corporation must dissolve. That is a deci-

sion that can be made only by the Officers and Members of the Home Corporation. By signing this

agreement, a Council and a Home Corporation are deciding in advance how to settle matters between

them in the event that the Home Corporation is dissolved.

SPECIAL MEETING NOTICE

At its next business meeting on December 7, 2016 at 7:00 PM, St Matthew Knights of Columbus

Council 10852 will hold a vote to adopt a written motion that authorizes its Grand Knight/Deputy

Grand Knight to enter into a Terms of Use Agreement and Charitable Distribution Agreement with the

Columbus Club of South Charlotte. Your attendance at this meeting is strongly encouraged.

WRITTEN MOTION TO BE VOTED ON

MOTION AUTHORIZING GRAND KNIGHT [or Deputy Grand Knight] OF KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SAINT

MATTHEW COUNCIL 10852 TO SIGN TERMS OF USE AGREEMENT AND CHARITABLE DISTRIBUTION

AGREEMENT held at the South Charlotte Banquet Center, 9009 Bryant Farms Road, Charlotte, NC

28277 on December 7, 2017 at 7:00 PM.

Present: [insert names of all members present at meeting] being a quorum of Knights of Columbus

Saint Matthew Council 10852.

ON MOTION DULY MADE, SECONDED AND APPROVED, IT WAS RESOLVED THAT a majority of the mem-

bers present at the Council’s regular business meeting authorize the Grand Knight [or Deputy Grand

Knight] of Knights of Columbus St. Matthew 10852 to sign the attached Terms of Use Agreement and

Charitable Distribution Agreement on behalf of the Knights of Columbus St. Matthew 10852 and its

members.

__________________________________ ________________________________

Grand Knight Financial Secretary

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The Annual American Airlines Veterans Day Parade is Saturday, November 5th at 11:00 AM. Please

bring the family and join our Community as we recognize our Veterans for their Service to our Country.

The Knights of Columbus are marching in the American Airlines Salute to Veterans Parade. Sir Knights in Regalia are leading the Knights of Columbus contingent in the parade. All Brother Knights and their families are invited to March in the parade. If you would like to March in the parade, please join us

wearing your Council Polo Shirt or in Regalia or Tuxedo and Social Baldric if you are a Sir Knight.

If marching in the parade, please arrive no later than 10:30 AM at the Marshalling Area, located at the Hal Marshall Building. The Hal Marshall Building is located at the corner of Tryon Street and 11th Street.

For additional information email tevs10@carolina.rr.com

Special instructions for Arrival and Parking:

Please note that some streets Uptown will be closed and it’s important for you to follow these arrival

and parking instructions.

· All buses, vans, and cars that carry participants to be dropped off (participants who are march-ing, walking) must come down Church Street, turn onto 10th, and unload in front of the parking lot. After unloading, park at the Education Center, 701 E. Martin Luther King, Jr. Blvd. Shuttles

will be provided to the marshalling area. There is no other assigned area for participant parking.

Thank you, once again, for your participation and support of our Veterans!

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Council News

Upcoming Activities

◊ Bingo Every Monday

◊ 2nd Saturday - Donated Goods St. Matthew

◊ 2nd Wednesday - 7pm Columbus Club Board meeting

◊ 1st Degree Dates - First Wednesday of the month of Dec., March, and May

Be Sure to Sign-up Now for our Next Parish Breakfast!

www.signupgenius.com/tabs/1357ED906A5C9EAC60-kofcst .

Sam’s Club of Pineville - LAMB Certificate of

Appreciation Presentation

Council Recorder, SK Norman Smith (L) and NC State LAMB Director (R) pre-

sent a Certificate of Appreciation to Mr. Robert Cutwright, the Manager of the

Sam’s Club in Pineville.

The Pineville Sam’s Club in conjunction with the Walmart Foundation recently

made a much needed $500 donation to the LAMB Foundation on behalf of

Council 10852.

Sam’s Club, along with BI-LO, Food Lion and Harris Teeter continue to be criti-

cal corporate supporters of the St. Matthew Knights of Columbus - Operation

LAMB program and their support is very much appreciated.

Great Christmas Gift!

A Bob Wilcocks bird house for $40. Money goes to Operation Exodus.

Will have 2 at the Business Meeting.

If interested, let Ron Schumacher know.

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News from your Social Director, Jack Hickey

Our next gathering at the SCBC will be for viewing the New Orleans Saints at our Panthers. Doors will

open at 7�30 with plenty of munchies, as usual.

TURKEY DRIVE

We are again doing the Turkey Drive for the Missionaries of Charity. We supply Thanksgiving dinner. As we

have done in the past, we get a turkey and serval other things, so a family can have a good meal. They go to

Uptown families that live around the Missionaries of Charity. It go between $25 to $30 per meal. Please give

again this year. Bring you money to the Business Meeting on November 2, 2016. You can mail money to:

Knights of Columbus: Turkey Drive

9009 Bryant Farms Rd., Charlotte, NC 28277

You can pay by credit card also at the Business Meeting.

I you want to help delivery these on November 19, let Earl Hartenstine at elmstone999@yahoo.com or

Ron Schumacher at reschu8@gmail know. We will load trucks around 8:00 am. Thanks for the help!

FLAG RETIREMENT CEREMONY SUNDAY, NOVEMBER 13.

We will be conducting this ceremony in honor of Veteran's Day. Patriotism is a significant part of the

Knights of Columbus and in conjunction with St. Matthew Parish we would like to revitalize respect for

our flag as well as our veterans, law enforcement and all first responders. Too much of the opposite is

in our national media of late.

· Representatives of the CMPD, Charlotte Fire Dept., EMTs, Sons of the American Revolution and the

Boy Scouts of America will be attending this event as well as many 4th degree KoC members from

throughout the Charlotte area.

· This is a family affair and we hope to have meaningful educational material available for the children

in attendance. We want our children and grandchildren to understand what our flag and the national

anthem truly represent. Patriotism has waned in recent decades and it must be revived.

If you have old and/or tattered flags at home please bring them or deposit them in the designated re-

ceptacles in the St. Matthew Narthex the first two weekends in November. Announcements have been

in the Church bulletin and all are invited.

We hope all will arrive at 2:30 as we will conduct the actual ceremony at approximately 3. There will be

food and beverages available with all items other than alcoholic beverages at $1.

Please participate in this worthy endeavor and let's not be out-numbered by non members of our

Council. Remember, the whole family can and should be apart of this.

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Flag-folding ceremony described by the UNIFORMED SERVICES CODE is a

dramatic and uplifting way to honor the United States flag on special days.

“The first fold of our flag is a symbol of life.”

“The second fold is a symbol of our belief in the eternal life.”

“The third fold is made in honor and remembrance of the veteran departing our ranks who gave a portion of life for the defense of our country to attain a peace throughout the world.”

“The fourth fold represents our weaker nature, for as American citizens trusting in God, it is to Him

The fifth fold is a tribute to our country, for in the words of Ste-phen Decatur, ‘Our country, in dealing with other countries, may she always be right; but it is still our country, right or wrong’.”

“The sixth fold is for where our hearts lie. It is with our heart that we pledge alle-giance to the flag of the United States of America, and to the republic for which it stands, one nation, under God, indivisible, with liberty and justice for all.”

“The seventh fold is a tribute to our Armed Forces, for it is through the Armed Forces that we protect our country and our flag against all her enemies, whether they be found within or without the boundaries of our republic.”

“The eighth fold is a tribute to the one who entered into the valley of the shadow of death, that we might see the light of day, and to honor mother, for whom it flies on Mother’s Day.”

“The ninth fold is a tribute to womanhood; for it has been through their faith, love, loy-alty and devotion that the character of the men and women who have made this country great have been molded.”

“The tenth fold is a tribute to father, for he, too, has given his sons and daughters for the defense of our country since they were first born.”

“The 11th fold, in the eyes of a Hebrew citizen, represents the lower portion of the seal of King David and King Solomon, and glorifies, in their eyes, the God of Abra-ham, Isaac, and Jacob.”

“The 12th fold, in the eyes of a Christian citizen, represents an emblem of eternity and glories, in their eyes, God the Father, the Son, and Holy Ghost.”

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Knights Cruise

Interested in a Cruise with other

Knights in January 2018?

Contact:

Tony Pasquarelli

apasqua1@netscape.net

803-547-3083

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November Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 6pm Business Meeting at SCBC

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6 7 8 9 7pm Columbus Club Officers Meeting

10 11 12 Donated Goods St. Matthew Operation Lamb St. Matthew

13 Operation Lamb St Matthew Flag Retirement

14 15 16 Knights Mass

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20 KofC Pancake Breakfast

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27 28 29 30 Knights Officers Meeting

The majority of our events take place at either St. Matthews Catholic Church, or our

Banquet Center located in South Charlotte. For more information on upcoming events, please visit our website at www.kofc-stmatthew.org

St. Matthew Catholic Church

8015 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy

Charlotte, NC 28277

South Charlotte Banquet Center

9009 Bryant Farms Road

Charlotte, NC 28277

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December Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

1 2 3

4 5 6 7 6pm Business Meeting at SCBC

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11 12 13 14 7pm Columbus Club Officers Meeting

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18 Pancake Break-fast—St. Nick

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25 26 27 28 Knights Officers Meeting

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The majority of our events take place at either St. Matthews Catholic Church, or our

Banquet Center located in South Charlotte. For more information on upcoming events, please visit our website at www.kofc-stmatthew.org

St. Matthew Catholic Church

8015 Ballantyne Commons Pkwy

Charlotte, NC 28277

South Charlotte Banquet Center

9009 Bryant Farms Road

Charlotte, NC 28277

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For the Good of the Order! Then they cried to the LORD in their trouble,

and he saved them from their distress. He sent out his word and healed them;

he rescued them from the grave. Let them give thanks to the LORD for his unfailing love and his wonderful deeds for mankind.

-Psalms 107:19-21

Please Pray for the following:

Our Country, the upcoming Presidential Election, our Clergy, the born and unborn. For all those sick and suffering in this world. For the people who have lost family, friends and property in the wake of Hurricane Matthew may the Good Lord heal and restore them and may we be generous with our help. Brother Knight Gene Fitzpatrick-(704) 953-5955 is welcoming calls before he starts chemotherapy later this week, so get yourselves a dialing and wish him well before he starts his treatments and loses some energy. Gene Fitzpatrick 7022 Beverly Springs Drive Charlotte, North Carolina 28270 (704) 953-5955 Brother Knight Michael Huiss is in need of prayers as he is has not been feeling well and was admitted to the hospital for blood clotting in his lungs. Please pray for Michael. Brother Knight Thomas Larkin- Tom will be having his knee replaced this Friday, so prayers in advance are re-quested. He plans to be home safely on Monday. Maryanne White, wife of Brother Tom White, had knee surgery on Wednesday, October 18th. She is doing very well so far and Brother Tom is keeping close watch and being a tremendous helper. Prayers will help with her re-covery. Brother Knight from Tampa, Stan Janosky is in the ICU, and improving but needs prayers. He is John Schilling's Father in Law. Dixie Dorazil, Sister in Law of Tom Dorazil, who just recently was diagnosed with breast cancer and has started chemotherapy treatments. Brother Knight Nick Bonamo is fighting stage 4 cancer and Nick is fighting it. Prayers are needed to help him win this battle over cancer. God Bless you Nick and we are pulling for you! Brother Knight Paul Zeuner, an active Knight and member of the choir is nearing full recovery and is doing well, although he did not break his foot, he was out of commission for a few weeks. Thanks to all for your prayers for Paul. Brother Knight George Callahan on his healing from 2 strokes this summer and asks for prayers so he can get around without walkers, canes, etc by his 93rd Birthday in late September. Brother Knight Bob Wilcocks we pray for his cancer's continued remission, continued relief from pain and dis-comfort and a GOOD NIGHT'S SLEEP! God Bless you Bob and Carol!

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Brother Knight Billy Kenney Jr or the repose of his soul. The son of Brother Knight Bill Kenney Sr, who died peacefully September 8, 2016. Please keep the Kenney family in your prayers. Also...Please pray for brother Knight, Bill Kenney, he had spinal surgery and is recovering well. He would like phone calls, best after 6pm on his cell phone now and when he returns home (704) 307-7461. Brother Knight Tom Shimshock for his continued healing from eye surgery. Brother Knight John Stevenson for better days and comfort as he deals with sight issues and crippling arthritis, father of Columbiette, Lisa Viola. Brother Knight Joe Hughes PGK is home and he needs our prayers and if you have time, give Joe a call of en-couragement at 803-802-7789. Patrica Ann Kuharski, cousin of Brother Dennis Kuharski, who died September 2016 after an 8 year battle with stage 4 ovarian cancer, for the repose of her soul. Kathy Troy, wife of Brother Knight Dan Troy, who needs our prayers for her recovery and to fight off the lung in-fection resulting from her recent surgery and for comfort and strength for brother Knight Dan Troy to help her through these health battles. It was great to see you both at church today, God Bless. Doug McQuade, who has been battling lung cancer for 3 years, it has spread and he has lost the use of 1 lung and is now in hospital with pneumonia, matter of days for him. Please pray for him, he is 78 years old and friend of Brother Jack Hickey. Jim Harter, for his healing over from cancer as he is a parishioner, friend and neighbor of Brother Knight, Tim McCulla. Roslyn Stephen, Wife of Norman Stephen, our friend is at home recovering from heart surgery and also for her wonderful friend and Eucharistic minister who frequently brings her communion, our dear friend, Cosima Smith. Judy Savage, our friend, who is undergoing cancer treatments as requested by Cosima Smith. Abi Evans, granddaughter of Brother Jack Evans who is recovering from surgery she had in Philadelphia Peter Clement, whose sister was in a tragic auto accident and he just lost a sister to cancer in June as requested by brother Michael Keiser for his friend's comfort in his loneliness. Elaine Jordan, requested by Brother Ed Craig who found out her lung cancer has grown and is now Stage 4. Soronia Drayton, she was placed into a medically induced coma so the Doctors can determine the cause as re-quested by brother Gene Fitzpatrick. Barbara Krull, wife of brother Chuck Krull who has a rare form of lung cancer with no cure as of yet. John Palatta, brother of Knight, Ray Palatta, who is now cancer free! Dom Cretella is also in remission. He asks we pray for Bob Bresnahan who has lost the battle to pancreatic cancer. John Zammit, cousin of Brother Frank Mifsud asks that we pray, as his cousin is in the hospital with feeding tubes and seems to have given up. Joseph Beato, father of Brother Knight Joe Beato, who is now fighting prostate cancer.

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Bill Cochran, friend and roommate of Brother Knight Ed Craig, as he has been diagnosed with pancreatic cancer. Katie (Dunne) Knoefel, as her cancer has returned. Diane Mifsud, wife of Brother Knight Frank Mifsud, and her overall well being and health. Kevin Fitzpatrick, brother of Gene Fitzpatrick, for his overall comfort and the comfort and peach of his family though this illness. The repose of the soul of Lynne Hines. Pray for peace and acceptance for her husband and our Brother Knight, Dan Hines and the entire Hines Family. The repose of the soul of Barbara White, loving and devoted mother of Richard White. Please also pray for comfort and peace for Richard White and his wonderful family. The repose of the soul of Rita Scherzo, family member to Brother Tim McCulla. Please also pray for a quick and pain free death for Tom McClain, Father in Law to Brother Tim McCulla. Tom is suffering from advanced dementia, has en-tered into hospice care for this final days. The repose of the soul of Jim McCabe. Jim started 1st Friday and Saturday Masses at St. Patrick's church on Long Island many years ago and was a devout Catholic and daily rosary prayer. The repose of the soul of L.G. Nichols, Bill LoPresit's wife, Linda's Father, he passed away at hospice. The end was peaceful and Bill and Linda thank us for our prayers. God Bless the Knights and their families and loved ones.

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Happy Birthday!!!

Wishing our Brother Knights a Happy Birthday this month!!!

RICK VANDER KAAY

JOSEPH OKOYE

CONNOR GILBRIDE

STEVEN LAWLER

ROBERT YOUNG

NICHOLAS DISPENZIERE

EDWARD CUMMINGS

MITCH COX

MATTHEW MC CLELLAN

WILLIAM KENNEY

GEORGE BANKS

EDWARD HOGAN

RANDALL MAZUR

PAUL STEWART

JOHN GRECO

TODD EDWARDS

CHESTER MILLER

JOHN EVANS

BRIAN ROEPE

DOUGLAS GRIFFIN

JOHN WASCO

ALLEN O NEAL

JOSEPH SULLIVAN

RAYMOND PALATTA

GEORGE EFIRD

ROBERT PENDLETON

JAMES LAROSE

MARK ZWIEBACK

JERRY HELMS

DAVID PAQUE

EDWARD CRAIG

JOHN KENNEY

ROBERT WENDT

MARK RUDAY

FRANK MIFSUD

JOSEPH DE SIMONE

JOHN ROJAS

ROGER MOREL

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2016 COUNCIL OFFICERS

CHAPLAIN Reverend Benoit Davis bdavis@stmatthewcatholic.org 704-543-7677

GRAND KNIGHT Ron Schumacher reschu8@gmail.com 704-618-2442

DEPUTY GRAND KNIGHT Randy Vaca, DGK, PGK randallvaca@gmail.com 980-939-9958

CHANCELLOR Tom Larkin twlarkin39@gmail.com 803-762-8989

RECORDER Norm Smith jsmith650@carolina.rr.com 704-542-3107

FINANCIAL SECRETARY John Coudriet ccoudriet@carolina.rr.com 704-543-9621

TREASURER John Schilling j4schill@earthlink.net 704-309-2267

ADVOCATE Oscar Duran oduran@carolina.rr.com 980-208-7178

WARDEN Andrew Burton andrewburton0309@aol.com 864-238-9542

LECTOR Open

INSIDE GUARD John Wasco pwasco@yahoo.com 704-847-9417

OUTSIDE GUARD John Gove lgove@carolina.rr.com 704-341-7164

3 YR TRUSTEE Nick Cimmento ncimmento@carolina.rr.com 803-396-0240

2 YR TRUSTEE Norm Gemignani, PGK ngemignani@gmail.com 205-547-7919

1 YR TRUSTEE Luis Colon usapr@aol.com 704-290-2188

PROGRAM DIRECTOR Randy Vaca randallvaca@gmail.com 980-939-9958

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR Tom Larkins twlarkin39@gmail.com 803-762-8989

CHURCH DIRECTOR Chuck Elgin, PGK celgin01@earthlink.net 704-243-3365

COMMUNITY DIRECTOR Randy Vaca DGK, PGK randyvava68@gmail.com 980-939-9958

COUNCIL DIRECTOR Jack Hickey jjhickey@att.net 908-472-9019

FAMILY DIRECTOR OPEN

YOUTH DIRECTOR John Tezza johntezza@windstream.net 704-502-7620

LAMB DIRECTOR Bob Desch , PGK deschr@bellsouth.net 704-543-8212

CHURCH BREAKFAST Tom Larkins twlarkin39@gmail.com 803-762-8989

OPERATION EXODUS Bob Wilcocks, PFN , PGK wilcocks@carolina.rr.com 704-542-1541

DONATED GOODS Randy Mazur stmatthewdonatedgoods@gmail.com 704-451-4927

COLUMBIETTES Norma Garcia, President columbiettes10852@yahoo.com 704-841-1281

K. OF C. INSURANCE Chris Mahoney christopher.mahoney@kofc.org 919-845-5595

DISTRICT DEPUTY # 26 Sergio Miranda sergio.miranda.usa@gmail.com 704-609-0947

STATE DEPUTY Colin Jorsch, Jr. statedeputy@kofcnc.org

SUPREME KNIGHT Carl Anderson Info@kofc.org 203-752-4000

Advocate Oscar Duran oduran@carolina.rr.com 980-208-7178

Pro-Life Director Norm Gemignani (Temp) ngemignani@gmail.com 205-547-7919