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Editor: Robert E. Bukowski, PP January – February 2019 Page 1
COUNCILS IN
COLABORATION
President’s Message:
Brother Knights and Friends:
I hope everyone had a Blessed and Merry Christmas and a Happy New Year with your families and friends
We have a number of events and programs that have recently completed and are underway in the archdiocese. The Chicago Archdiocesan Chapter hosted a dinner for our District Deputies at Gino’s East in Rosemont on November 15. The chapter also hosted a lunch for our District Deputies on December 1, during the Winter Meeting in Normal. Many councils have supplied warm coats to children throughout the archdiocese by their participation in the Coats for Kids program. Several councils have run a Keep Christ in Christmas Poster Contest.
We will judge the next level of the poster contest competition at our next chapter meeting on Thursday, January 24. Please bring your posters to Our Lady of Sorrows Basilica, 3121 W. Jackson Blvd., Chicago.
Councils should be identifying delegates to the 121
st State
Convention, which will be held April 26 – 28, 2019, in Springfield. Delegates to the State Convention will vote on the slate of State Officers for the 2019 - 2020 fraternal years. Delegates will also vote on a number of resolutions that will be presented at the convention. The State Convention is your opportunity to make your voices heard by the Illinois State
Officers. In addition, it provides a wonderful venue for the exchange of ideas with your Brother Knights from across Illinois.
I am asking all councils to consider participation in the following two (2) activities:
- The 2019 March for Life Chicago
- The 2019 Mercy Home for Boys and Girls “March for Kids” campaign.
- The 2019 March for Life Chicago will be held Sunday, January 13, 2019 from 2:00 PM – 4:00 PM at Federal Plaza in Chicago. The march will cap off a weekend of Pro Life activities including:
- SpeakOut Illinois Rose Dinner Chicago 2019 on Saturday, January 12, at 7:00 PM
- Youth Rally for Life on Sunday, January 13, at 8:00 AM at the Holy Name Cathedral Auditorium
- Aid for Women Mass and Brunch for Life on Sunday, January 13, at 10:00 AM at the Urban League Club
- Archdiocesan Mass for Life on Sunday, January 13, at 11:00 AM at Holy Name Cathedral. Celebrated by Cardinal Cupich
Keynote speakers at the march will be Jeanne Mancini, President, March for Life (national) and Ryan Bomberger, Founder, Radiance Foundation. For more information visit the 2019 March for Life Chicago website at http://www.marchforlife-chicago.org
The March for Kids campaign is a “pass through” event that is a no cost event for Councils. It is run much like the ID Drive. Mercy Home will provide the aprons, the cans, and the shamrock pins. The general idea is to get permission from the Pastors of each of our
parishes for the Knights to “shake the can” after all Masses one weekend in March. (Actually, any time between late February and early April.)
Mercy Home will be supplying a formal request letter to the Pastors to aid us in gaining permission. Fr. Scott Donohue, the CEO, who is also a Knight, will sign the letter. Order forms, a pulpit announcement, and a brochure on the history of Mercy Home have been sent to the District Deputies. They should be forwarding this information to the Grand Knights.
One of the issues that Fr. McGivney wanted to address when he founded the Knights was the care of widows and orphans. Our participation in the March for Kids carries on his mission of care for orphans. Please consider participating in this event in March.
Let’s get the second half of the fraternal year off to a rousing start!
God Bless,
Jim Jim Killigrew [email protected]
MEMBERSHIP 365
MAJOR DEGREE SCHEDULE CHICAGO ARCHDIOCESE
January 27, 2019 District 4 – Raymond Cordell
847-531-0493 [email protected]
Holy Rosary Council 4483 15 N. Hickory, Arlington Heights 1
st 12:00 pm – 2
nd/3
rd 1:30 pm
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February 23, 2019 District 2 – David Jenkins
847-302-1978
[email protected] Our Lady of Humility 13598
10655 Wadsworth Road Beach Park, Illinois
1st 11:00 am – 2
nd/3
rd 12:00 pm
Remember, if you are a sponsor of a candidate, you should bring him to
the degree.
ALL Assemblies in Northern Illinois District One are invited
to participate in the Exemplification hosted by
Holy Family Assembly #2255
Saturday February 16, 2019
Illinois District One Garry Daly, Master
630-892-3858 [email protected]
Sheraton Hotel and Executive Conference Center
3000 Warrenville Road Lisle, IL 60532
Candidate $70.00 – Clergy $50.00 (Includes banquet ticket)
Additional banquet tickets for guest Sir Knights and Ladies $45.00
Ladies Luncheon tickets $24.00
Banquet Dinner choices: Filet Mignon with demi-glace or
Baked Salmon with Lemon Caper
All Reservations MUST be accompanied by a Check!
Deadline: February 2, 2019
Please make ALL checks payable to: Garry Daly, Master
NO REFUND FOR BANQUET TICKET IF NOT USED
Deadline for Candidates Form 4’s is February 2, 2019 for names to be listed in the Souvenir Book.
Last date for acceptance of Form 4’s is February 2, 2019. They MUST BE IN THE HANDS OF THE MASTER ON THIS DATE!!
Over-night hotel rooms are $95.00 plus tax per night; Cut-Off date for room reservations is Friday, January 14, 2019. Mention that you are with the Knights of Columbus for this rate. Hotel reservation number is 630-577-6000
Upcoming Fourth Degree Saturday, April 13, 2019
Check with the Navigators of your Assembly for more information.
HILLINGER
ASSEMBLY NEWS PFN NIGHT
Join Hillinger Assembly 1595 on February 18, 2019 as they honor PFN John O’Keefe.
The Assembly has planned a great buffet dinner and all are invited. This is a social event so bring your lady and friends.
Let’s honor John for the GREAT JOB he did. Ticket price for the Buffet is $10.00. Dinner will be served at 7:00 pm.
Tickets will be available at the January 21st meeting or you can call @ 708-508-1741 for more information.
ALL FAITHFUL
NAVIGATERS IN
THE CHICAGO
ARCHDIOCESE
There will be an Honor Guard/Color Guard training to be held on Saturday, January 5, 2019 at 10:00 AM for all Commanders in the Chicago Archdiocese only at:
Nativity of Our Lord Paris Hall 653 W. 37th St, Chicago, IL
Please bring your sword, chapeau and service baldric. The training will start 10:00 AM and will last until Noon.
For more information contact: Alexander Tennant, Marshall
630-501-7597
Christopher Columbus Assembly #2349, on behalf of all Sir Knights, invites all Brother Knights, families and friends to a special Honor Night for Former Master Frank Rossi. The Honor Night and dinner will be on January 26, 2019 at the:
Blossom Café 8349 W Lawrence Ave,
Norridge, IL 60706 6:30 PM cocktails, 7:00 PM dinner
Ad Book & Information flyers attached
Join your Brother Knights & their families for the best value in the state of IL! Over 40 items to choose from including Eggs Benedict, Poached Eggs, Specialty Omelets, Cappuccino station, Ham off the bone, bacon, sausage, desserts etc. Adults - $10 – Seniors $8 – Children $5
Sunday, January 28, 2018, & Sunday, February 18, 2018 From 8:30 am to 12:30 pm.
Honor Night for Former Master of the
Northern District of Illinois Sir Knight Frank Rossi
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Holy Family Catholic Community 2515 W. Palatine Road
Inverness, IL 60067 Information flyers attached
Save the Date! The Gathering VIII
Men’s Day of Renewal
Holy Family Knights of Columbus will be hosting a FREE – NO CHARGE, men’s day of Renewal – Saturday February 2, 2019.
Keynote speakers: The baseball Priest – Fr Burke Masters, Chaplin, Chicago Cubs, and Thomas Brejcha/ Founder, President and Chief Counsel Thomas More Society, they have represented Pro Life clients all the way to the Supreme Court.
Also Pastor Corey Brooks – Founder & Senior Pastor New Beginning Church of Chicago. He tells his story how they’re attacking today’s gun violence in Chicago and Fr Terry Keehan , Pastor, Holy Family Catholic Community, internationally known motivational speaker & former basketball star at University of Nebraska Omaha.
Breakfast & K of C world famous hot Italian beef sandwich included.
Please register at: WWW.knights11981.com Or call: 847-496-0051.
Information flyer attached
SAVE THE DATE
Monday, June 17, 2019 For the 6
th Annual
Fr. Michael J. McGivney
Golf Outing benefitting the
Center of Hope and Healing
Join your fellow Knights & spouses as we support the Pro-Life causes of the Fr Michael McGivney Golf Outing.
This is the largest fundraiser that the Fr Michael J McGivney Center for Hope & Healing has. Help all these expecting beautiful young ladies that have chosen life over the other alternative. Let’s all do our part to help attain the goal our Supreme Knight, Carl Anderson, gave us to save 1 MILLION lives.
Columbian Boosters
37th
Annual Honors Night,
Thursday, March 28, 2019
“Honoring those Brother Knights who have given so much of themselves
to our order”
Congratulations to the 2019 Columbian Booster recipients:
Scott Hawkins Chicago Archdiocese Chairman
Chuck Murphy District Deputy 5
Vince Meno District Deputy 11
James Keefe Field Agent
This year’s honor night
Will be held at
White Eagle Banquets
6839 N. Milwaukee Avenue
Family Style Dinner
Cost is $40.00 per-person
Cash Bar
For more information and to make reservations contact;
Raymond Biliskov 847-895-6251
Information flyer attached
Wayne Messmer plays
Fr. Damien the
Leper Priest of Molokai
Christ the King Council of the Knights of Columbus will present the one-man play, Damien, on Saturday, March 2 in the church in Lombard. The star of the show is Wayne Messmer, known in Chicago as the renowned singer of the National Anthem at sporting events, but he is also recognized as an author (The Voice of Victory), broadcaster and actor.
The play deals with the life of Father Joseph DeVeuster (Father Damien, the leper priest of Molokai) in Hawaii. Between 1873- 1889, Father Damien dedicated his life to helping the lepers and making their time in seclusion more honorable and meaningful.
He was canonized a Saint in October 11, 2009. The play is very powerful and moving, and Wayne Messmer becomes Father Damien for the audience.
“Mark your calendars now; tickets will first be available after the first week in January 2019. VIP tickets are limited to 100.”
Let’s make plans to welcome some “Very Special People” to Soldier Field for a “Very Special Event”.
Christ the King Knights of Columbus
Council 11027 Presents DAMIEN
Chicago Archdiocesan Chapter www.ChicagoKofC.com
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OPENING CEREMONIES AT
SOLDIER FIELD
THURSDAY, May 2, 2019
SPRING GAMES AT
ECKERSALL FIELD
MONDAY through FRIDAY
MAY 6th through 10th
DON'T FORGET TO
COMPLETE THE FREE
THROW PARTICIPATION
REPORT FORM BY
JANUARY 31ST
At our Illinois mid-year meeting, District Deputies and State officers were able to gather and discuss issues facing our Order and the Catholic Church. One critical issue discussed was the ever increasing attacks on our Catholic Faith, both physically in areas of the world where Christians are persecuted, and spiritually right here at home in the United States.
Why? Catholic men are not stepping “into the breach” to defend our Faith. Back in the Middle Ages, Knights rallied against attacks on Christianity striving to stop the destruction of their Faith. Currently, while the Knights of Columbus are not taking up sword and shield to defend our Faith, the call to duty is sounding. We as Catholics and men of Faith need to answer that call by equipping ourselves with the arms appropriate for today.
Those arms are Faith in Action (FIA) Programs and Evangelization through new membership.
Faith in Action is our forged weapon of combat for the hidden battle waged against our Catholic Church. Prayerfully implementing FIA programs, allows us to stand up and defend our Church as well as: strengthen the faltering resolve of Catholics, lead others back to the Church, and evangelize new members. By actively evangelizing and recruiting new members into your council, Knights engage head on the issues we face.
You as Knights of Columbus have what it takes to succeed. Through your action and involvement discard tired Council programs that no longer appeal to Catholics today. Excite both existing and new members with Faith in Action Programs. Your District Deputy and Diocesan team will assist you as you determine which FIA programs your council will wield to insure continued Christian presence in our society and culture. Act now! How you respond to this call will determine all of our futures. The Knights of Columbus are the strong right arm of the Church; it is time to exercise that arm.
John Lough Diocesan Associate and Chapter Secretary
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Archdiocesan Chapter All Knights of Columbus members are invited to attend any or all of the Chapter meetings. Meeting dates and more can be found on the Chapter Web site.
www.ChicagoKofC.com
Archdiocesan Chapter Meeting Schedule
Thursday, January 24, 2019
Our Lady of Sorrows Basilica
7:30 P.M.
3121 W. Jackson Blvd.
Chicago, IL 60612
Thursday, February 28, 2019
St. Marcelline Parish Hall
7:30 P.M.
822 S. Springinsguth Rd.
Schaumburg, IL 60193
SEND CORRESPONDENCE TO:
Robert E. Bukowski
2548 N. Rutherford Avenue
Chicago, IL 60707-2250
Or e-mail
PRAY THE
ROSARY AS
OFTEN AS
YOU CAN
Honor Night for
Former Master of the
Northern District of Illinois
Sir Knight Frank Rossi &
Fund Raiser for the Chicago Police Memorial Fund
Christopher Columbus Assembly, #2349, on behalf of all Sir Knights, wish to thank Former Master Frank Rossi for all of his tireless efforts as Master, and his dedication to the Order and 4th Degree.
We invite all Brother Knights, families and friends to a special Honor Night for
Former Master Sir Knight Frank Rossi. Our Honor Night and dinner will be at the Blossom Café, 8349 W Lawrence Ave, Norridge, IL 60706. 6:30pm cocktails, 7:00pm dinner.
Dinner will be $45.00 per person and will be a Family Style Dinner including: Homemade Soup of the day , Classic Caesar Salad;, Rotisserie Chicken, Roast Sirloin of Beef, Greek Oven Roasted Potatoes,
Fresh Green Beans Almondine, Dessert, Pop and coffee. Cash bar for other drinks. Seating will be at tables of 8
Deadline for Dinner Reservations is Friday, January 18, 2019. NO CANCELLATIONS AFTER January 23, 2019
Our evening will also be a Fund Raiser for The Chicago Police Memorial Foundation ,
a favorite charity of FM Sir Knight Frank.
The Mission statement for the Foundation is: “The Chicago Police Memorial Foundation is a not-for-profit organization dedicated to honoring the lives
of our fallen heroes. The Foundation provides support and assistance to the families of Chicago police officers who are killed or catastrophically injured in the line of duty. “
We will also be publishing a Commemorative Ad book for this special evening. Ad’s have been priced at $75.00 for a full page, $50.00 for a half page , $25.00 for a quarter page, and
$10.00 for a business card ad. Please contact me if you have any Ad book questions or need help in creating an Ad. Our Ad Book Deadline is Friday, January 18th so please do not delay.
A major portion of the proceeds from the Ad book will be donated to the Chicago Police Memorial
Foundation in Honor of Former Master, Sir Knight Frank Rossi.
Please see the Dinner Reservation and Ad contract form in this newsletter for details.
Christopher Columbus Assembly encourages all Brother Knights, along with their families, to join us as we celebrate, thank and honor all that SK Frank has done for
the 4th Degree during his term as Master.
Please share this invitation with the other members of your Assembly and Council.
Vivat Jesu Thomas J. Kaiser, Faithful Navigator/Ad Book Chairman
391 S. Berkley, Elmhurst, IL 60126 630-699-2079 (cell) - 630-941-7423 (home), email: [email protected]
Honor Night for
Former Master of the
Northern District of Illinois
Sir Knight Frank Rossi &
Fund Raiser for the Chicago Police Memorial Fund
Saturday, January 26, 2019
at The Blossom Café , 8349 W Lawrence Ave, Norridge, IL 60706
6:30pm cocktails, 7:00pm dinner Name:_________________________________________________________________
Address: _______________________________________________________________
City/State/Zip: __________________________________________________________
Phone _______________Email:_____________________________________________
Council #: _______________Assembly #______________
Dinner Reservation Form Dinner—$45.00 per person Family Style Dinner includes:
Homemade Soup of the day , Classic Caesar Salad, Rotisserie Chicken, Roast Sirloin of Beef, Greek Oven Roasted Potatoes,
Fresh Green Beans Almondine, Dessert, Pop and coffee. Cash bar for other drinks. Seating will be at tables of 8.
Number of Dinners ________ @ $45.00 = Total: ____________ Check #_________
Deadline for Dinner Reservations is Friday, January 19, 2019 , NO CANCELLATIONS AFTER January 23, 2019
Advertising Contract
We will also be producing an Ad book for our Honor Night. Please consider purchasing an Ad to show your gratitude to FM Frank Rossi and
to support the Chicago Police Memorial Fund Name of Advertiser ________________________________________________________________________
Council or Assembly Soliciting Ad_______________________________________________________________
Advertising Rates: Electronic Ads are Preferred
Inside Front Cover-Color (8 x 5)--$125.00 Inside Back Cover-Color (8 x 5)--$125.00 Full Page (8 x 5)..........$75.00 Half Page (4 x 5)........... $50.00 Quarter Page (2 x 5)....$25.00 Well Wisher (2 lines) ....... $10.00
Mail to: Faithful Navigator / Ad Book Chair Thomas J. Kaiser, 391 S. Berkley Ave., Elmhurst, IL 60126 Cell - (630) 699-2079 –Home (630) 941-7423
E-Mail: [email protected] Ads Must be received no later than Friday, January 19, 2019
Please make checks payable to: Christopher Columbus Assembly #2349
Payment must accompany all Ads
Columbian Boosters
37th Annual Honors Night
Thursday, March 28, 2019
White Eagle Banquets 6839 N. Milwaukee Avenue, Niles, Illinois 60714
Cash Bar…6:30 PM Dinner…7:30 PM
Donation $40.00 per person*
Family Style Dinner
HONOREES:
Scott Hawkins Chicago Archdiocese Chairman
Chuck Murphy District Deputy 5
Vince Meno District Deputy 11
James Keefe Field Agent
*Spouse and friends are also invited
Reservation Form
Name: ______________________________________________ Address: ____________________________________________ City & Zip Code: ______________________________________
Number of tickets____________ @ $40.00 per person
Mail reservations with your check made payable to Columbian Boosters TO: Raymond Biliskov, 1115 Bourne Lane, Schaumburg, IL 60193 You can also call 847-895-6251 for more information & reservations.
DAMIENA ONE-MAN PLAY BY ALDYTH MORRIS ~ AN INSPIRATIONAL TRUE STORY
“Theworldneedsmoremenofrealconviction”
“Thisperformanceishighlyrecommendedtoanyonewhobelievesinthepowerofthetruthofonevoice.”
“AtheatricaleventthatIwillneverforget...”
“IfeelasthoughIactuallymetFatherDamien...andIwillalwaysrememberhim”
“WayneMessmerdeliversatrulyamazingportrayalofatrulyremarkableman.”
“Abrilliantportrayal...“
“Amustseeforanyonewhobelievesinrealheroes.”
“WayneMessmerbringsFatherDamientolifetellinganunforgettabletruestoryofloveforone’sfellowman.”
“Damienisaheroformenandwomenforallages.Hischaracterisaglowingexampleofwhatcouragelookslike.”
“Atouchingaccountofamoderndaysaintthatistoldwithtruthandpassion.”
Christ the King Knights of Columbus Present
STARRING WAYNE MESSMER AS FATHER (Saint) DAMIEN, “THE LEPER PRIEST OF MOLOKAI”
Produced by: WPM Productions, Inc.
SATURDAY, March 2, 2019Performance at 7:30pm (doors open at 6:45PM)
CHRIST THE KING CHURCH1501 S. Main St. Lombard, IL 60148
VIP Tickets: $25.00• Reserved Seating• Wine & Cheese Reception after the play• Meet & Greet with Wayne Messmer
General Seating: $15.00
Purchase Tickets atwww.ctklombard.org/342
orIn person in the Back of Church on
Jan. 12&13, Feb. 2&3 and Feb. 16&17or
Call Dick Clish at (630) 935-0288
Christ the King Knights of Columbus Present
Damien Starring Wayne Messmer Saturday, March 2, 2019
Christ the King Church 1501 S. Main St. Lombard, IL 60148
Performance at 7:30PM (doors open at 6:45pm)
Order Form to purchase tickets via mail Name: _____________________________________________________ Address ____________________________________________________ City: ________________________ State: ________ Zip Code: _______________ Contact Information: (provide phone number or email address) _________________________ Number of Tickets Total
VIP Seating* $25.00 each x ___________ = $______________ General Seating $15.00 each x ___________ = $______________ TOTAL COST: $______________ * VIP Seating is limited. If VIP Seating tickets are not available at the time you place your order, General Seating tickets will be substituted, and the difference in cost will be refunded to you. PAYMENT MUST BE SUBMITTED WITH ORDER FORM
Make Check payable to: Knights of Columbus #11027
Mail order form with payment to: Richard Clish 1619 S. Norbury Lombard, IL 60148-6182 Orders received prior to February 16, 2019 will be mailed to the address provided. Orders received after February 16, 2019 can be picked up at the Will-Call table in the narthex of Christ the King Church, beginning 1 hour prior to the start of the play. If you would like to have your tickets placed in will-call instead of being mailed to you. Please check the box below. I would like my tickets placed in will call and I will pick them up on the evening of the play
