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_______________________________________________________________________________________________ Knights of Columbus Council #553 www.kofc553sm.org

Volume 43, Issue 4 South Bend, Indiana April, 2015

Dear Brother Knights, The beginning of April this year brings us to the most solemn moments of the liturgical year. In the sacred liturgy, we are privileged to walk with Christ through

the last moments of his earthly life. And as we accompany him to the Cross on Good Friday, we wait with incredible hope for the most solemn celebration of his Resurrection in the Easter Vigil. Lent prepares us to rejoice in the central mystery of our Faith—the Resurrection of Jesus. Death has no power over us. Sin, which brought death into the world, is not the final word—forgiveness and new life are as close as the nearest Confessional. I pray that for all of us Knights, we are able to celebrate this Easter with the conviction and zeal that characterizes a fruitful Lent that effected a death of sin and an increase of charity. The disciplines of Lent can be relaxed—yes – but more importantly is how we allow our experience of Lent to re-shape and re-order our lives once Lent is over. With a renewed love of the Lord Jesus, with a greater depth of rejection of the idols we place before Him, we can certainly resume even the use of things that we denied of ourselves during Lent—but our use of them ought to be different. We know to whom we belong and for whom we live—and having experienced the (incomplete, but yet very real) death of selfishness—we are changed. Sweets, sumptuous foods, alcohol, etc. no longer should hold sway over us and we are freed to enjoy the world while at the very same time keeping our eyes fixed on heaven. May your Easter feasting and rejoicing continue to ground you in your love of Jesus your neighbor. May your charity only increase and your desire to serve, most especially within your families and in addition alongside your brother Knights!

In Jesus and Mary, Father Chris Lapp, Chaplain

Only Having Insurance “Through Work” Doesn’t Work

Do you know anyone whose life or career has drasti-cally changed during these years of economic downturn? It’s very likely that someone in your immediate or extended family or group of friends is facing financial uncertainty. Maybe there’s a possibility that you (or your spouse) could lose your job or change employers. Too many people have often relied on group term life insurance as their only safety net. Often, this insurance is an employee benefit provided at low or no cost. The existence of this coverage might convince someone that personally-owned life insurance is not necessary. But only having “through work” insurance can leave you and your family vulnerable. Most group life insurance policies are limited in amount, which may be tied to salary or some other benchmark. These numbers are often capped, and this cap may be dangerously low when compared to your family’s actual needs. In fact, a detailed needs analysis that evaluates your specific situation, will likely show that any employer-provided coverage falls short. In addition, the amount of group insurance offered is almost always reduced, sometimes dramatically, when you retire. You could one day find yourself without coverage, and if your health has changed (which it will as you age), you might also find yourself unable to secure individual protection. At the very least, it will definitely be more expensive. While group life insurance can help, it does not replace the need for individually owned life insurance. I’ll be happy to meet with you and provide a no-cost needs analysis, so you’ll know exactly where you stand.

Andrew Weiss, Council Field Agent

“Let us not shrink from entering the public square to proclaim the person of Christ, to teach the values that flow from reason and faith, to uphold our right to go about our daily work in accord with our teachings and values.”

Archbishop William E. Lori, Supreme Chaplain


Michael Brien Eric Collins

Fr. Paul Doyle, CSC Bro. Joseph Fox, CSC

Gerald Gadacz John Jurek, Sr.

Anthony Mersits Richard Seach

Angelo Strabley Dr. John Szakaly

William Van Hulle Willard Waterson

Gregory and Kathy Towner John and Kathryn Supplinger

Phillip and Linda Watkins Richard and Barbara Slabaugh

Pius and Laura Skarich, Jr. John and Dolores Kalil

Willard and Mary Waterson Thomas and Marigrace Florkowski PGK Richard and Paula Burmeister

COUNCIL 553 SANTA MARIA is excited to welcome Brother Knight CHRISTOPHER F. LUSHIS, who transferred in from another council. You may have seen his writing in Today’s Catholic, as he’s a regular contributor.

February’s winner

of $40 drawn

February 23rd:

ROSIE BRAUNSDORF

Congratulations to

ROY TEPE

Winner of the 2014 TV Raffle!

Roy’s name was picked after the Columbus Club meeting Jan. 20th

Dear Brother Knights,

The 2015 Indiana State Knights Of Columbus Convention is Friday, April 24, 2015 ending on Sunday, April 26, 2015 in Indianapolis. Let us pray that the quantity of pop tabs that are brought to our 553 hall before Wednesday, April 22, 2015 will impress the Squires members in Indianapolis with its size.

Please call me if you would like to help “our kids” by becoming Council 553’s Gibault Envoy. Thank you!

There are at least eight (8) open officer positions for 3rd Degree members to help us with various activities until June 30, 2015. Call me!

Remember: One Member, per Council, per Month. I will see you at our April council meetings.

Vivat Jesus! Stephen Elek, Jr., Grand Knight

THE AREA CATHOLIC SCHOOLS SPELLING BEE was held Feb. 19 at the Council Hall. Pictured in the front row (l-r) are winners Courtney Donndelinger, Samuel Thomas, Andrew Orians, Shannon Lanning, Rose Kavanaugh, and Ryan Goffinet. Back row: Terry McFadden, Brother Eric Snyder, Mary Dornbos and Suzanne Wiwi.

THE IGNITE TEEN DIOCESAN RETREAT at Marian High School is served Sunday morning breakfast by Santa Maria Council 553 Knights on March 8. Mike Amodei, Rick Becker, Jim Frye, Patrick Hess, Luke Reilander, Aaron Seng, Steve Sommers, Bela Szalay, Andrew Weiss and Frank Verteramo helped to serve 230 teens!

ELECTIONS for this coming year's Board of Officers for Council #553 are coming up on June 8, 2015. At the past business meeting on March 8th, the membership approved a Nomination Committee, that would gather nominees for the elections and would assist the preparations for the upcoming elections. The members of this Committee are Bart Timm, Al Baumgartner and Luke Reilander.

The Committee is now accepting nominees for all of the officer positions. The officer positions that will be voted on at the June 8th election are the following: Grand Knight, Deputy Grand Knight, Treasurer, Recorder, Warden, Advocate, Chancellor, Inside Guard, Outside Guard, and First Year Trustee.

If you would like to make nominations for any of these positions, please contact any member of the Committee and give the Committee member your nominations. Also, if you have questions about the elections or about the different officer positions (for example, questions about the duties of a particular position), please feel free to contact any member of the Committee. You can also contact Committee member Luke Reilander at [email protected] or 734-646-5259. You may also reference the Council By-Laws on the council website in the “MEMBERS ONLY” section for more information.

mailto:[email protected]

tel:734-646-5259


What do you do with your issue of THE ANCHOR? Does it simply find it’s way into the junk mail and eventually into the trash? As we look for ways to be better stewards of our funds and our natural resources, we encourage our members to read the ANCHOR online. Please—if you do not find value in your printed copy, let Scott know at 288-1985 or email [email protected] so we can take you off the mailing list. You can keep up with all the Santa Maria Council 553 happenings on the website, because the Anchor—everything in it and then some—is on the website.

SUPPORT GIBAULT THROUGH THE GIBAULT BOOK FAIR Saturday, March 21 is the Gibault Book Fair at Barnes & Noble Book Stores. A percentage of your Barnes & Noble purchase will benefit our mission to serve children. You can also shop online from March 21 through March 28. Simply visit http://bn.com/bookfairs to support Gibault online by entering Bookfair ID 11547387 at checkout. Also take this number when making your local purchases on March 21.

MASS Mob IV at St. Patrick Church

Chancellor's Corner: Did you know? The Knights raised $1million to help establish a fund the earnings on which go to annually support the work of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops. (Bishop de Laval Fund)

Did you know? The Vatican acknowledged the Knights in 1895 and just six years later Council 553 was formed in South Bend.

Did you know? The Knights of Santa Maria Council are the force behind the South Bend Mass Mob? They maintain the website, www.SouthBendMassMob, the Facebook page: South Bend Mass Mob, and the twitter account @SOBendMassMob

Each issue I will share with you facts about the good the Knights do. Please become more active by attending meetings, inviting a fellow Knight, and by helping us as we help others. That is one of our prime missions. Thanks.

Know someone who would be a good Knight? Please have them contact me : [email protected].

Vivat Jesus! SK Bartholomew J. Timm, Chancellor

APRIL 11—Since you are marking your calendar for

the COUNCIL BLOOD DRIVE, also mark it for

MASS MOB V at St. Casimir Church. We will be

“mobbing” the 5 pm Saturday Vigil Mass. Make this

a special day by giving the gift of life and being a part

of a growing movement to bring life and support to

South Bend’s older church communities. See you at

St. Casimir’s—1308 W. Dunham St., South Bend!

http://bn.com/bookfairs

http://www.SouthBendMassMob




THE LOURDES BALL INVITES YOUR PARTICIPATION This May 2nd, our Council will present the 50th Annual Lourdes Ball. If you would like to be a part of this important, gala event, please join in the planning committee. Interested members can help with co-chair, publicity, silent auction, parish outreach, area council outreach and decorations. Both council members and their spouses/family are wel-come. It will be fun and satisfying.

Please contact Chairpersons K.C. and Toni Pocius by calling (574) 243-9467 or email [email protected]

The Anchor Monthly Bulletin

April 2015

Published Monthly

Knights of Columbus #553

South Bend, IN 46617-2709

Issue No. 4

Anchor Submissions E-mail [email protected] to submit entries for the newsletter. Entries are due by the 18th of the

month prior to publication.

2014-2015 Council Officers

Chaplain:

Rev. Christopher R. Lapp

289-5539, [email protected]

Grand Knight:

Stephen Elek, Jr. (Anna)


Deputy Grand Knight:

Scott Gring (Pat)


Warden:

Jeffery A. Toepp (Gina)


Chancellor:

Bartholomew J. Timm


Financial Secretary:

Dr. John B. Toepp, PGK (Marilyn)


Treasurer:

John M. Ryal (Erin)


Advocate:

Luke N. Reilander (Ellen)

(734) 646-5259, [email protected]

Lecturer:

Vacant

Recorder:

William G. Schmitt (Eileen)


Inside Guard:

Richard W. Podrasky II (Elisa)


Outside Guard:

Daniel M. Rowland (Dorothy)


First Year Trustee:

Thomas A. Labuzienski (Mary)


Second Year Trustee:

Richard E. Burmeister, PGK (Paula)


Third Year Trustee:

Edward J. Pilipow (Debra)


UPCOMING EVENTS FOR APRIL 1st Euchre Night 3rd Good Friday 5th EASTER 8th Senior Card Day/Euchre Night 11th Council Blood Drive 1pm—3pm & MASS MOB V at St. Casimir Church (5 pm Vigil Mass) 13th Charity Meeting/Officer’s Meeting/Business Meeting 15th Euchre Night 21st Columbus Club Meeting 22th Senior Card Day/Euchre Night 24th State Convention (Concludes Sunday, 4/26) 26th Supreme Knight receives Evangelium Vitae Award at UND 27th First Degree/Business & Social Meeting 29th Euchre Night

UPCOMING EVENTS FOR MAY 2nd Little Flower Men’s Prayer Breakfast & LOURDES BALL 6th Euchre Night 10th MOTHERS DAY 11th Charity Meeting/Officer’s Meeting/Business Meeting 13th Senior Card Day/Euchre Night 16th MASS MOB VI at St. Adalbert Church (5 pm Vigil Mass) 21st Columbus Club Meeting 20th Euchre Night 25th MEMORIAL DAY & First Degree/Business & Social Meeting 27th Senior Card Day/Euchre Night

Come out on Wednesdays

from 5-6 pm during this Lent and be a silent prayerful witness to end

abortion at the Women’s Pavilion on Ironwood Circle. Your prayers and

presence could make the difference in someone considering abortion.




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Euchre Night

Senior Card Day

Noon-4:00 pm

Euchre Night

Senior Card Day

Noon-4:00 pm

Officer’s Meeting

7:00 pm

Business Meeting

7:30 pm

First Degree

7:00 pm

Business & Social

Meeting 7:30 pm

South Bend

Columbus Club

(SBCC) Meeting

7:00 pm

PALM SUNDAY Founder’s Day

HOLY THURSDAY GOOD FRIDAY

EASTER SUNDAY

Euchre Night

Council Blood Drive 1-3 pm at the hall

Supreme Knight Carl Anderson

receives Evangelium Vitae Award at

Univ of Notre Dame

Mass Mob V 5 pm St. Casimir Church

INDIANA KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

STATE CONVENTION (THRU 4/26)

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Volume 43, Issue 4 South Bend, Indiana April, 2015uknight.org/Councils/2015anchor04.pdf · Volume 43, Issue 4 South Bend, Indiana April, 2015 Dear rother Knights, The beginning of