Year of Faith Website Launched!!!

 

Dear Chancery,

 

                Greetings in the joy of Faith!!!  As you know the Year of Faith begins tomorrow.  Please be sure to visit and promote www.CatholicFamilyPrayer.org as we begin this grace filled year.  Please watch the Bishop’s video which was just uploaded this afternoon. (Spanish website is www.oracionenfamilia.org)

 

                Top 5 Family Resources at CatholicFamilyPrayer.com

 

                5) Complete Year of Faith Calendar – Find out what is happening for the Year of Faith around the Diocese

                4) Parish Finder – Find a parish in your area or while on the road

                3) Going Deeper Resources – A selection of the best resources to dive deeper into your faith

                2) Weekly Mass Preperation – Resources for Children, Teens and Adults

                1) Monthly Prayer Sheet – Full of ideas, prayers and activities for families to engage the faith at home.

 

In His Service, 

 

Ryan Hanning M.Ed 

 

Director of Parish Leadership Support

Diocese of Phoenix

(602) 354-2321

rhanning@diocesephoenix.org

www.familycatechesisphx.org

 

 

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Year of Faith Website Launched!!!

 

Dear Chancery,

 

                Greetings in the joy of Faith!!!  As you know the Year of Faith begins tomorrow.  Please be sure to visit and promote www.CatholicFamilyPrayer.org as we begin this grace filled year.  Please watch the Bishop’s video which was just uploaded this afternoon. (Spanish website is www.oracionenfamilia.org)

 

                Top 5 Family Resources at CatholicFamilyPrayer.com

 

                5) Complete Year of Faith Calendar – Find out what is happening for the Year of Faith around the Diocese

                4) Parish Finder – Find a parish in your area or while on the road

                3) Going Deeper Resources – A selection of the best resources to dive deeper into your faith

                2) Weekly Mass Preperation – Resources for Children, Teens and Adults

                1) Monthly Prayer Sheet – Full of ideas, prayers and activities for families to engage the faith at home.

 

In His Service, 

 

Ryan Hanning M.Ed 

 

Director of Parish Leadership Support

Diocese of Phoenix

(602) 354-2321

rhanning@diocesephoenix.org

www.familycatechesisphx.org

 

 

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Seminarian Help - Council 12708

Council 12708 raise money for Seminarian

 

PGK John Philips and DD 12# Luigi Baratta dropping off poinsettias at St Simon and Jude. Council 12708 sell the poinsettias to raise money for their Seminarian fund.

 

Luigi Baratta

DD12#

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Seminarian Help - Council 12708

Council 12708 raise money for Seminarian

 

PGK John Philips and DD 12# Luigi Baratta dropping off poinsettias at St Simon and Jude. Council 12708 sell the poinsettias to raise money for their Seminarian fund.

 

Luigi Baratta

DD12#

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Send some love to Newtown, CT

Dear CV Friends,

Imagine being a Catholic priest in Newtown, CT.

Fr. Luke Suarez and Msgr. Robert Weiss serve at St. Rose of Lima parish in the heart of the shattered New England town. CV blogger Tom Crowe personally knows Fr. Luke as he was in seminary with him for a year.

Tom also knows Fr. Luke's sister, who penned the note below.

We send it along and hope you will be moved to act on her suggestion.

- Your Friends at CatholicVote.org

My friends,

All of you, I am sure, have heard so much about the tragedy in Newtown, CT. Many of you have received emails from me about my younger brother, Father Luke Suarez, who is a priest at St. Rose of Lima parish, a Catholic church just down the road from Sandy Hook Elementary. He, and his pastor, Monsignor Weiss, arrived at the school within moments of the shooting, and have been caring for the community ever since. The picture I have included was taken at the school.

Father Luke has an impossible task before him. His diocese is without a bishop right now…. Monsignor … is personally devastated by the losses. The parish is very large…. The rectory has received serious threats, and as my brother gave the homily Sunday at the noon mass, the church had to be evacuated by SWAT teams. After experiencing identity theft and online hacking incidents, he had to erase all of his internet accounts. After a weekend of endless media requests, notifications and vigils with heartbroken families, and little sleep, he now has two wakes and two funerals every day, until the fourth Sunday of Advent. Father Luke has not even been ordained two years.

My large family has been trying to send Father Luke our love and support from afar, and one of my brothers was able to visit with him briefly a couple times. All he asks for is prayer.

I have been wracking my brain, trying to think of a way that our beautiful, loving community could tangibly reach out to Father Luke, Monsignor Weiss, and the St. Rose parish, to support them in this most awful of times. I have sent many prayer requests, and I am asking for more prayers again. But I also want to ask everyone to search their hearts, and if the Holy Spirit moves you, please consider sending one of your family’s Christmas cards to the rectory, with a few words of love and encouragement. Here is his address:

Father Luke Suarez
46 Church Hill Road
Newtown, CT 06470

My brother has said over and over again that without the prayer support he is receiving, he could not keep going. And this week is only the beginning. Everyone there is still in shock. Their peaceful home has been desecrated by violence. They will need to live with this sorrow forever.

But in our weakness is His strength. Grace abounds. Can you help me carry him through this time of trial?

On a hopeful note, Father Luke did say that no media coverage has even touched the deep, beautiful awakening of faith that has occurred there. Their tiny church, where my children have received sacraments and where Luke was ordained, has been full of people in prayer without ceasing since this tragedy happened. Love is stronger than death.

Please feel free to share the address with your family, friends, and community. An outpouring of love will sustain these good priests through their impossible ministry–impossible on their own, but possible with God.

I am so grateful to live in this community. We are all so blessed with one another. Every day, I see you all loving one another as Christ loved. Thank you for letting me reach out to you now.

With humble appreciation.

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Send some love to Newtown, CT

Dear CV Friends,

Imagine being a Catholic priest in Newtown, CT.

Fr. Luke Suarez and Msgr. Robert Weiss serve at St. Rose of Lima parish in the heart of the shattered New England town. CV blogger Tom Crowe personally knows Fr. Luke as he was in seminary with him for a year.

Tom also knows Fr. Luke's sister, who penned the note below.

We send it along and hope you will be moved to act on her suggestion.

- Your Friends at CatholicVote.org

My friends,

All of you, I am sure, have heard so much about the tragedy in Newtown, CT. Many of you have received emails from me about my younger brother, Father Luke Suarez, who is a priest at St. Rose of Lima parish, a Catholic church just down the road from Sandy Hook Elementary. He, and his pastor, Monsignor Weiss, arrived at the school within moments of the shooting, and have been caring for the community ever since. The picture I have included was taken at the school.

Father Luke has an impossible task before him. His diocese is without a bishop right now…. Monsignor … is personally devastated by the losses. The parish is very large…. The rectory has received serious threats, and as my brother gave the homily Sunday at the noon mass, the church had to be evacuated by SWAT teams. After experiencing identity theft and online hacking incidents, he had to erase all of his internet accounts. After a weekend of endless media requests, notifications and vigils with heartbroken families, and little sleep, he now has two wakes and two funerals every day, until the fourth Sunday of Advent. Father Luke has not even been ordained two years.

My large family has been trying to send Father Luke our love and support from afar, and one of my brothers was able to visit with him briefly a couple times. All he asks for is prayer.

I have been wracking my brain, trying to think of a way that our beautiful, loving community could tangibly reach out to Father Luke, Monsignor Weiss, and the St. Rose parish, to support them in this most awful of times. I have sent many prayer requests, and I am asking for more prayers again. But I also want to ask everyone to search their hearts, and if the Holy Spirit moves you, please consider sending one of your family’s Christmas cards to the rectory, with a few words of love and encouragement. Here is his address:

Father Luke Suarez
46 Church Hill Road
Newtown, CT 06470

My brother has said over and over again that without the prayer support he is receiving, he could not keep going. And this week is only the beginning. Everyone there is still in shock. Their peaceful home has been desecrated by violence. They will need to live with this sorrow forever.

But in our weakness is His strength. Grace abounds. Can you help me carry him through this time of trial?

On a hopeful note, Father Luke did say that no media coverage has even touched the deep, beautiful awakening of faith that has occurred there. Their tiny church, where my children have received sacraments and where Luke was ordained, has been full of people in prayer without ceasing since this tragedy happened. Love is stronger than death.

Please feel free to share the address with your family, friends, and community. An outpouring of love will sustain these good priests through their impossible ministry–impossible on their own, but possible with God.

I am so grateful to live in this community. We are all so blessed with one another. Every day, I see you all loving one another as Christ loved. Thank you for letting me reach out to you now.

With humble appreciation.

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Christmas Eve daytime Rosary

There will be a Pro-LIfe event on December 24, 2012 at 11:00am with Bishop Olmsted.

There will be a rosary said at the Planned Patreenthood site at 59th Avenue and Eugie Avenue in Glendale Az.

 

God bless.

 

Bill Manginelli

Field Agent

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Christmas Eve daytime Rosary

There will be a Pro-LIfe event on December 24, 2012 at 11:00am with Bishop Olmsted.

There will be a rosary said at the Planned Patreenthood site at 59th Avenue and Eugie Avenue in Glendale Az.

 

God bless.

 

Bill Manginelli

Field Agent

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CHRISTMAS GREETINGS from the State Deputy

CHRISTMAS GREETINGS from the State Deputy

 

     

December 2012

To all Arizona Knights of Columbus, their spouses, and loved ones,

          As the year 2012 comes to a close, Connie and I would like to take a moment to wish everyone a Christmas filled with joy and peace, and a blessed and Happy New Year!

          As we reflect on this past year, we realize how blessed we have been in the many friendships we have formed and in the support we have received from each and every one of you. 

We are continually amazed at the outpouring of selfless love and caring that is being shown to our brothers and sisters in Christ here in Arizona.  Whether it is in support of Special Olympics, Silver Rose, St. Vincent de Paul food bank collections, national disasters such as Hurricane Sandy or projects within your own neighborhoods, the Knights of Columbus continue to demonstrate to the communities around Arizona and the world that they truly are “the strong right arm of the Church”.

          As we begin the year 2013, let us keep in mind our responsibilities to uphold religious freedoms and the right to life.  Let us also continue to reflect on and participate in this “Year of Faith” by actively living our faith and inviting others to join our order so they too can live their faith more deeply.  As Pope Benedict said in a private audience with the Knights of Columbus in Oct. 2008, “may the Knights of Columbus discover ever new ways to serve as a leaven of the Gospel in the world and a force for the renewal of the Church in holiness and apostolic zeal”.

          May God continue to bless all of you and your families with good health, peace and happiness, and may He continue to bless the Knights of Columbus.

Vivat Jesus!

Bryant and Connie Sayers

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CHRISTMAS GREETINGS from the State Deputy

CHRISTMAS GREETINGS from the State Deputy

 

     

December 2012

To all Arizona Knights of Columbus, their spouses, and loved ones,

          As the year 2012 comes to a close, Connie and I would like to take a moment to wish everyone a Christmas filled with joy and peace, and a blessed and Happy New Year!

          As we reflect on this past year, we realize how blessed we have been in the many friendships we have formed and in the support we have received from each and every one of you. 

We are continually amazed at the outpouring of selfless love and caring that is being shown to our brothers and sisters in Christ here in Arizona.  Whether it is in support of Special Olympics, Silver Rose, St. Vincent de Paul food bank collections, national disasters such as Hurricane Sandy or projects within your own neighborhoods, the Knights of Columbus continue to demonstrate to the communities around Arizona and the world that they truly are “the strong right arm of the Church”.

          As we begin the year 2013, let us keep in mind our responsibilities to uphold religious freedoms and the right to life.  Let us also continue to reflect on and participate in this “Year of Faith” by actively living our faith and inviting others to join our order so they too can live their faith more deeply.  As Pope Benedict said in a private audience with the Knights of Columbus in Oct. 2008, “may the Knights of Columbus discover ever new ways to serve as a leaven of the Gospel in the world and a force for the renewal of the Church in holiness and apostolic zeal”.

          May God continue to bless all of you and your families with good health, peace and happiness, and may He continue to bless the Knights of Columbus.

Vivat Jesus!

Bryant and Connie Sayers

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K of C Charity Raffle Information

Here are the sales guide and posters for the 2013 Arizona State Knights of Columbus Charity Raffle.

2013_Sales_Guide adj w pics 10-29-12.pdf

Posters for 2013.pdf

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Three Hail Mary Prayer Drive for Newtown CT

Dear Fellow Brothers:

Our parish and community were deeply affected by the events at the Sandy Hook Elementary School. Newtown Connecticut is 55% Catholic and our Church, St Rose of Lima, has suffered a heavy toll. This week we are having 8 funerals, most of them for children. Many, many people have asked how they can help. One way is with your prayers. Therefore the Newtown Knights of Columbus are asking religious organizations, fellow Knights of Columbus councils, and individuals to say three Hail Mary's (at least) for us:

one for the victims and their families,

one for the first responders and teachers,

and one for our town to give us strength to support the afflicted.

Then email the name of your organization, the location, the number of people present, and the number of Hail Mary's that were said to HailMary@kofc185.org. We will keep track of the total and who said them. At an appropriate time, we will present this list to the people who so badly need our prayers.

We are doing this simply to console the brokenhearted among us. We want to let them know in a concrete way that we are thinking about them, care about them and are praying for them. Unfortunately in this situation, there is not much we can offer except our thoughts and prayers. Hopefully this gesture and our prayers will provide some comfort to those who have faced unimaginable sorrow.

With over 14,000 Knights of Columbus councils, we are hoping to collect a long list of prayers for our people. Please support this prayer drive and pass it on to your organizations and other councils.

Thank you for your support.

Knights of Columbus St. Virgilius Council 185
Newtown, CT

-- Knights of Columbus Council 185 www.kofc185.org Newtown, CT

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Three Hail Mary Prayer Drive for Newtown CT

Dear Fellow Brothers:

Our parish and community were deeply affected by the events at the Sandy Hook Elementary School. Newtown Connecticut is 55% Catholic and our Church, St Rose of Lima, has suffered a heavy toll. This week we are having 8 funerals, most of them for children. Many, many people have asked how they can help. One way is with your prayers. Therefore the Newtown Knights of Columbus are asking religious organizations, fellow Knights of Columbus councils, and individuals to say three Hail Mary's (at least) for us:

one for the victims and their families,

one for the first responders and teachers,

and one for our town to give us strength to support the afflicted.

Then email the name of your organization, the location, the number of people present, and the number of Hail Mary's that were said to HailMary@kofc185.org. We will keep track of the total and who said them. At an appropriate time, we will present this list to the people who so badly need our prayers.

We are doing this simply to console the brokenhearted among us. We want to let them know in a concrete way that we are thinking about them, care about them and are praying for them. Unfortunately in this situation, there is not much we can offer except our thoughts and prayers. Hopefully this gesture and our prayers will provide some comfort to those who have faced unimaginable sorrow.

With over 14,000 Knights of Columbus councils, we are hoping to collect a long list of prayers for our people. Please support this prayer drive and pass it on to your organizations and other councils.

Thank you for your support.

Knights of Columbus St. Virgilius Council 185
Newtown, CT

-- Knights of Columbus Council 185 www.kofc185.org Newtown, CT

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100th Council Blood Drive - Council 10441 - Tucson

100^th RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE CELEBRATION--- Council10441 blood drive held on Veterans Day, Sunday, November 11th, was the 100th blood drive held by our Council at Saint Thomas the Apostle parish, Tucson Arizona. The Council has collected a grand total of 5,659 pints for our Tucson Community as well as for our military. To celebrate this mile stone event the Red Cross provided a birthday cake for the donors, workers and Council Knights.  Knights Celebrating blood drive event in photo are: (l to r)

PGK Marty Ronstadt, DGK Alex Wright, Lloyd LaComb, PGK T.K. Mohr and Paul Federico.

 

 

 

 

 

Kelly Bequette

Past Grand Knight

520 820-3592 Voice

kellyjbequette@gmail.com

 

 

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100th Council Blood Drive - Council 10441 - Tucson

100^th RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE CELEBRATION--- Council10441 blood drive held on Veterans Day, Sunday, November 11th, was the 100th blood drive held by our Council at Saint Thomas the Apostle parish, Tucson Arizona. The Council has collected a grand total of 5,659 pints for our Tucson Community as well as for our military. To celebrate this mile stone event the Red Cross provided a birthday cake for the donors, workers and Council Knights.  Knights Celebrating blood drive event in photo are: (l to r)

PGK Marty Ronstadt, DGK Alex Wright, Lloyd LaComb, PGK T.K. Mohr and Paul Federico.

 

 

 

 

 

Kelly Bequette

Past Grand Knight

520 820-3592 Voice

kellyjbequette@gmail.com

 

 

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Squires Silver Rose AZ Rosary Celebration

The Squires who presented the Silver Rose at the Arizona Rosary Celebration.

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Squires Silver Rose AZ Rosary Celebration

The Squires who presented the Silver Rose at the Arizona Rosary Celebration.

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2013 Men's Conference - Save the Date

CONFERENCE WILL BE ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2013 Save the Date - Catholic Men's Conference is on Saturday, February 9, 2013 Dear Friends: We are very excited to announce our 6th annual Men's Conference will be held at Grand Canyon University arena. Nationally Known Speakers Our confirmed speakers include: Most Reverend Thomas J. Olmsted, Dr. Scott Hahn, Hector Molina, Fr. Thomas Rosica and Jonathan Reyes. Our Emcee will be Former All-Star Major League Catcher Terry Kennedy and music provided by Catholic Singer/Songwriter Chris Muglia. In addition we have some surprises this year that we will tell you about in the next few weeks. Schedule Doors will open at 8am so you will be able to grab a bite at the arena concessions and find a seat before the program kicks off at 8:45am. The day will end with Mass offered by Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted and once again the day includes a hearty lunch. Registration Begins December 1st Registration begins December 1, 2012 on the CMFP website. Begin putting together your groups of men because there will be a considerable discount offered for purchases of ten or more tickets. You will want to purchase your tickets early to avoid a potential sellout. Mark your calendar NOW for December 1, 2012 to purchase your tickets. Sincerely yours in Christ, Steve Pettit Catholic Men's Fellowship is here to serve the men of the Diocese of Phoenix. We envision Catholic men linked as brothers, sharing the love of Jesus Christ. We believe that all Catholic men need to take their rightful place in their families, Church, and communities as men of God. Copyright (C) Catholic Men's Fellowship Phoenix www.cmfp.org Email design and management by The Catholic Web Company

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2013 Men's Conference - Save the Date

CONFERENCE WILL BE ON SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 9, 2013 Save the Date - Catholic Men's Conference is on Saturday, February 9, 2013 Dear Friends: We are very excited to announce our 6th annual Men's Conference will be held at Grand Canyon University arena. Nationally Known Speakers Our confirmed speakers include: Most Reverend Thomas J. Olmsted, Dr. Scott Hahn, Hector Molina, Fr. Thomas Rosica and Jonathan Reyes. Our Emcee will be Former All-Star Major League Catcher Terry Kennedy and music provided by Catholic Singer/Songwriter Chris Muglia. In addition we have some surprises this year that we will tell you about in the next few weeks. Schedule Doors will open at 8am so you will be able to grab a bite at the arena concessions and find a seat before the program kicks off at 8:45am. The day will end with Mass offered by Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted and once again the day includes a hearty lunch. Registration Begins December 1st Registration begins December 1, 2012 on the CMFP website. Begin putting together your groups of men because there will be a considerable discount offered for purchases of ten or more tickets. You will want to purchase your tickets early to avoid a potential sellout. Mark your calendar NOW for December 1, 2012 to purchase your tickets. Sincerely yours in Christ, Steve Pettit Catholic Men's Fellowship is here to serve the men of the Diocese of Phoenix. We envision Catholic men linked as brothers, sharing the love of Jesus Christ. We believe that all Catholic men need to take their rightful place in their families, Church, and communities as men of God. Copyright (C) Catholic Men's Fellowship Phoenix www.cmfp.org Email design and management by The Catholic Web Company

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2012 Knights of Columbus State Council Mid-Year Meeting

2012 Mid-Year Meeting.pdf.pdf

2012 Knights of Columbus State Council Mid-Year Meeting

 

State Officers and District Deputies will be attending the 2012 Mid-Year Meeting on November 30 and December 1, 2012 in Casa Grande, Arizona. The 2012 Mid-Year meeting will be held at St. Anthony Padua Parish Community Center located at 150 N. Drylake Street in Casa Grande, AZ. This meeting is mandatory for State Officers and District Deputies. On Friday, the meetings, for State Officers and District Deputies only, will begin at 3:00 p.m.

 

This meeting will be followed by a presentation by Elaine and Frank Yanez entitled: “Marriage: God’s Remarkable and Real Plan for Joy”. This couple will share their powerful testimony of Christ’s transformation of their marriage, reflecting also on the impact John Paul II’s Theology of the Body has had for them. The two-hour seminar begins at 5:00 p.m. Following the seminar the State Officers, District Deputies, and guests, are invited to a dinner hosted by Fr. Patrick J. Murphy Council 3136 of Casa Grande, AZ beginning at 7:00 p.m., also at the Community Center.

 

The following day, on Saturday, the Mid-Year meeting will continue at St. Padua's Community Center beginning at 8:00 a.m. with the recitation of the Holy Rosary. The meeting will conclude at 3:30 p.m. Mass is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. and will be followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. Saturday's events, while mandatory for State Officers and District Deputies, are open to all 3rd Degree Brother Knights, especially State Directors and Committee Chairmen, Grand Knights, Council Membership Directors, Financial Secretaries, and other Council Officers.

 

A block of rooms has been reserved by the host council at the rate of $164.00 ($82.00/night), plus tax, for two nights - Friday November 30 and Saturday December 1. Please ask for the Knights of Columbus rate. Breakfast, Cocktail Hour, and internet are included at the hotel. Contact the Holiday Inn, located at 777 North Pinal Ave, Casa Grande, AZ 85122, at telephone (520) 426-3500 to reserve your room. The cutoff date is November 25, 2012 for reservations.

 

A complete registration package including hotel information, agenda, registration form, and map can be found on the state website: www.azknightsofcolumbus.com

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2012 Knights of Columbus State Council Mid-Year Meeting

2012 Mid-Year Meeting.pdf.pdf

2012 Knights of Columbus State Council Mid-Year Meeting

 

State Officers and District Deputies will be attending the 2012 Mid-Year Meeting on November 30 and December 1, 2012 in Casa Grande, Arizona. The 2012 Mid-Year meeting will be held at St. Anthony Padua Parish Community Center located at 150 N. Drylake Street in Casa Grande, AZ. This meeting is mandatory for State Officers and District Deputies. On Friday, the meetings, for State Officers and District Deputies only, will begin at 3:00 p.m.

 

This meeting will be followed by a presentation by Elaine and Frank Yanez entitled: “Marriage: God’s Remarkable and Real Plan for Joy”. This couple will share their powerful testimony of Christ’s transformation of their marriage, reflecting also on the impact John Paul II’s Theology of the Body has had for them. The two-hour seminar begins at 5:00 p.m. Following the seminar the State Officers, District Deputies, and guests, are invited to a dinner hosted by Fr. Patrick J. Murphy Council 3136 of Casa Grande, AZ beginning at 7:00 p.m., also at the Community Center.

 

The following day, on Saturday, the Mid-Year meeting will continue at St. Padua's Community Center beginning at 8:00 a.m. with the recitation of the Holy Rosary. The meeting will conclude at 3:30 p.m. Mass is scheduled for 5:00 p.m. and will be followed by dinner at 6:30 p.m. Saturday's events, while mandatory for State Officers and District Deputies, are open to all 3rd Degree Brother Knights, especially State Directors and Committee Chairmen, Grand Knights, Council Membership Directors, Financial Secretaries, and other Council Officers.

 

A block of rooms has been reserved by the host council at the rate of $164.00 ($82.00/night), plus tax, for two nights - Friday November 30 and Saturday December 1. Please ask for the Knights of Columbus rate. Breakfast, Cocktail Hour, and internet are included at the hotel. Contact the Holiday Inn, located at 777 North Pinal Ave, Casa Grande, AZ 85122, at telephone (520) 426-3500 to reserve your room. The cutoff date is November 25, 2012 for reservations.

 

A complete registration package including hotel information, agenda, registration form, and map can be found on the state website: www.azknightsofcolumbus.com

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SK Rev. Joseph Gillespie - Obituary

Sir Knight, Rev. Joseph Gillespie

December 21, 1924 - November 26, 2012

It is with great sadness that the Knights of Columbus Arizona State Council mourns the death of Brother Knight and State Chaplain Emeritus Sir Knight Rev. Joseph Gillespie. Fr. Joe was called to his eternal rest with our Lord this past Monday evening. Viewing will be on Friday morning, November 30, 2012 at 9:00 AM. Mass will follow at 11:00 a.m. Both will be held at St. Gregory’s Catholic Church located at 3424 N. 18th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85015.

 

Joseph Gillespie was born in County Donegal, Ireland in 1924. He attended All Hollows College in Dublin.   Father Gillespie graduated from a seminary that trained priests for the missions, and at that time, the United States was still considered a mission territory. So was Australia. When Father was ready to be ordained, he and a buddy said they wanted to go to Australia.  The priest who made the assignments said to him "Mr. Gillespie, would you be going to Tuck-son?" Father said he sure would. Then he busily tried to find what part of Australia Tuck-son was in. In the end, he was ordained for the Diocese of Tucson on June 19, 1950.

He finally arrived in Tucson and arrived at his first parish as an assistant pastor. The pastor greeted him, said how happy he was to see the newly ordained priest. And then the pastor went on a vacation, leaving Father in charge.

Past State Deputy Richard Jeffrey has repeated the story about Father hearing confession in Spanish for the first time. He had no idea what the penitent was saying. During the next week, he asked someone to teach him how to hear confessions in Spanish. He learned to say "Tell me your sins." "Are you truly sorry?" and "Say three hail Mary's." Needless to say, Father became the most popular confessor in the parish. Father Joe's humor and Pastoral commitment are what he is remembered most for.

According to Past State Deputy Jeffrey recounts that he (Gillespie) was never a scholar, though he knew what he was talking about. He was never a builder, though he started a parish or two. He was not the stuff of which Bishops are made, or seminary rectors, or chancellors of a diocese. That was not what he was called to be.  What he was, was Pastoral. He was ordained to be a parish priest and that is what he was: a happy smiling competent minister to God's people. He baptized, said Mass, gave Communion, heard confessions, witnessed marriages and administered the sacraments to the dying. And in the end, isn't that what the people of God want in their priest?

Father Gillespie's priestly career eventually led him to the Diocese of Phoenix. Once in Phoenix, Fr. Gillespie served as Pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Glendale, Saint Gregory in Phoenix, and Saint Elizabeth Seton in Sun City.  He was a Fourth Degree Knight and State Chaplain Emeritus for the Arizona State Council of the Knights of Columbus. 

 
John S. Garcia
Public Relations Director
Arizona State Council

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SK Rev. Joseph Gillespie - Obituary

Sir Knight, Rev. Joseph Gillespie

December 21, 1924 - November 26, 2012

It is with great sadness that the Knights of Columbus Arizona State Council mourns the death of Brother Knight and State Chaplain Emeritus Sir Knight Rev. Joseph Gillespie. Fr. Joe was called to his eternal rest with our Lord this past Monday evening. Viewing will be on Friday morning, November 30, 2012 at 9:00 AM. Mass will follow at 11:00 a.m. Both will be held at St. Gregory’s Catholic Church located at 3424 N. 18th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85015.

 

Joseph Gillespie was born in County Donegal, Ireland in 1924. He attended All Hollows College in Dublin.   Father Gillespie graduated from a seminary that trained priests for the missions, and at that time, the United States was still considered a mission territory. So was Australia. When Father was ready to be ordained, he and a buddy said they wanted to go to Australia.  The priest who made the assignments said to him "Mr. Gillespie, would you be going to Tuck-son?" Father said he sure would. Then he busily tried to find what part of Australia Tuck-son was in. In the end, he was ordained for the Diocese of Tucson on June 19, 1950.

He finally arrived in Tucson and arrived at his first parish as an assistant pastor. The pastor greeted him, said how happy he was to see the newly ordained priest. And then the pastor went on a vacation, leaving Father in charge.

Past State Deputy Richard Jeffrey has repeated the story about Father hearing confession in Spanish for the first time. He had no idea what the penitent was saying. During the next week, he asked someone to teach him how to hear confessions in Spanish. He learned to say "Tell me your sins." "Are you truly sorry?" and "Say three hail Mary's." Needless to say, Father became the most popular confessor in the parish. Father Joe's humor and Pastoral commitment are what he is remembered most for.

According to Past State Deputy Jeffrey recounts that he (Gillespie) was never a scholar, though he knew what he was talking about. He was never a builder, though he started a parish or two. He was not the stuff of which Bishops are made, or seminary rectors, or chancellors of a diocese. That was not what he was called to be.  What he was, was Pastoral. He was ordained to be a parish priest and that is what he was: a happy smiling competent minister to God's people. He baptized, said Mass, gave Communion, heard confessions, witnessed marriages and administered the sacraments to the dying. And in the end, isn't that what the people of God want in their priest?

Father Gillespie's priestly career eventually led him to the Diocese of Phoenix. Once in Phoenix, Fr. Gillespie served as Pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Glendale, Saint Gregory in Phoenix, and Saint Elizabeth Seton in Sun City.  He was a Fourth Degree Knight and State Chaplain Emeritus for the Arizona State Council of the Knights of Columbus. 

 
John S. Garcia
Public Relations Director
Arizona State Council

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DECEMBER THEME: Keeping Christ in Christmas

Brothers ALL:

In keeping with the Spirit of Christmas during this holy time of the year, we want to share a reminder that “Christ is The Reason for the Season”. Brothers, we must continue to keep Christ in Christmas regardless of the distractions and challenges that we face in our everyday lives.

Pray that Jesus be the main focus of our daily lives, and with the strength that God provides through that prayer, we must continue to support our Church, the Clergy, and our fellow man. The Knights of Columbus is and will continue to be the right arm of the Church, and we must remain strong and diligent.

Gentlemen, have you brought in a new candidate to the Order in the last 45 days? In the last 60 days? In the last 90 days? There are thousands of Catholic men registered in our State, who are not Knights of Columbus. If we are not reaching out as God has intended us to do, and bring Catholic Men into the Knights of Columbus, we are not evangelizing.

Remember the simple strategy we spoke about, One Member, Per Council, Per Month.

I look forward to seeing you all at the Mid-Year meeting next week, and I pray that you and your families find the love, peace and joy during this Christmas Season.

I’ve attached some very useful guidelines offered by Supreme to keep the councils focused on Recruitment and Programs. Please share this information with your respective Councils.

Vivat Jesus!!

Ron Cacini

AZ State Membership Director

http://azknightsofcolumbus.org/

www.kofc12449.org

One Knight Per Council Per Month

2012-2013 Council Dec Action Plan.pdf

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DECEMBER THEME: Keeping Christ in Christmas

Brothers ALL:

In keeping with the Spirit of Christmas during this holy time of the year, we want to share a reminder that “Christ is The Reason for the Season”. Brothers, we must continue to keep Christ in Christmas regardless of the distractions and challenges that we face in our everyday lives.

Pray that Jesus be the main focus of our daily lives, and with the strength that God provides through that prayer, we must continue to support our Church, the Clergy, and our fellow man. The Knights of Columbus is and will continue to be the right arm of the Church, and we must remain strong and diligent.

Gentlemen, have you brought in a new candidate to the Order in the last 45 days? In the last 60 days? In the last 90 days? There are thousands of Catholic men registered in our State, who are not Knights of Columbus. If we are not reaching out as God has intended us to do, and bring Catholic Men into the Knights of Columbus, we are not evangelizing.

Remember the simple strategy we spoke about, One Member, Per Council, Per Month.

I look forward to seeing you all at the Mid-Year meeting next week, and I pray that you and your families find the love, peace and joy during this Christmas Season.

I’ve attached some very useful guidelines offered by Supreme to keep the councils focused on Recruitment and Programs. Please share this information with your respective Councils.

Vivat Jesus!!

Ron Cacini

AZ State Membership Director

http://azknightsofcolumbus.org/

www.kofc12449.org

One Knight Per Council Per Month

2012-2013 Council Dec Action Plan.pdf

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Christmas Gathering for scholarships - Council 3855

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Christmas Gathering for scholarships - Council 3855

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New Years Eve Party - Council 3855

8066   North 49th Avenue Glendale ( Corner of 49th Ave and Northern)

Knights of Columbus Council 3855   Cordially invite YOU to celebrate the New Year Tuesday, December 31   Knights of Columbus Hall 49th Avenue and Northern.

No Host Cocktail Hour 6pm—7:00 pm   Dinner at 7:00 pm Pork Tenderloin, Potato, vegetable , salad, dessert

$25.00 per Person For Reservations Please call Eric Barna at 623-255-1627 or ebarna@cox.net On or before December 26

Buy a table for eight, get the 8th ticket free

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New Years Eve Party - Council 3855

8066   North 49th Avenue Glendale ( Corner of 49th Ave and Northern)

Knights of Columbus Council 3855   Cordially invite YOU to celebrate the New Year Tuesday, December 31   Knights of Columbus Hall 49th Avenue and Northern.

No Host Cocktail Hour 6pm—7:00 pm   Dinner at 7:00 pm Pork Tenderloin, Potato, vegetable , salad, dessert

$25.00 per Person For Reservations Please call Eric Barna at 623-255-1627 or ebarna@cox.net On or before December 26

Buy a table for eight, get the 8th ticket free

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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS THANKSGIVING DAY COMMUNITY - Council 7465

Knights of Columbus Council 7465

                  

Brother Knights and the Community of St Jerome.

What a wonderful event this was. I want to thank all the Knights and the St. Jerome Community volunteers that were there for the good of all.  The dinner was supported in so many ways from donated cooked turkeys, the serving line, to table clean up, and to the love and support of the Ministry Basic Mission.  For without these special people, our community would be at a loss.  There are so many people in need and speaking for all who serve you are truly doing what Christ has asked us to do, love one another.  With our efforts combined we were able to serve over 200 guest and another 50 “ to go“ plates for those who were not able to make the Thanksgiving Gathering.  

Vivat Jesus!

Joseph M Danko,GK

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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS THANKSGIVING DAY COMMUNITY - Council 7465

Knights of Columbus Council 7465

                  

Brother Knights and the Community of St Jerome.

What a wonderful event this was. I want to thank all the Knights and the St. Jerome Community volunteers that were there for the good of all.  The dinner was supported in so many ways from donated cooked turkeys, the serving line, to table clean up, and to the love and support of the Ministry Basic Mission.  For without these special people, our community would be at a loss.  There are so many people in need and speaking for all who serve you are truly doing what Christ has asked us to do, love one another.  With our efforts combined we were able to serve over 200 guest and another 50 “ to go“ plates for those who were not able to make the Thanksgiving Gathering.  

Vivat Jesus!

Joseph M Danko,GK

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Flag retirement - Multiple Councils

Fr. Henry Miller, Assembly 2308 in Tucson, sponsored a flag retirement ceremony November 10 at

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton church.

After the ceremony, Sir Knights sold lunch to raise money to send more veterans to visit the WW II memorial in Washington, D.C.

 

2788 - Council 8077 rifle team.

2799 - Sons of the Revolution added an historic dimension, including bagpipes.

2811 - Sir Knights carry "our old friend" to be respectfully retired.

2843 - WW II vets and local Boys Scouts view the retirement of Old Glory.  Veterans included

Ray Herst, who fought on Iwo Jima.

2813 - Sir Knights Frank Carlino and Chester DeSantis separate the red and white stripes.

2823 - Honor Guard listens to words of farewell for the flag.

2826 - Sir Knights complete their duty.

2831 - A respectful farewell to a grand old flag.

 

 

 

 

 

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Flag retirement - Multiple Councils

Fr. Henry Miller, Assembly 2308 in Tucson, sponsored a flag retirement ceremony November 10 at

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton church.

After the ceremony, Sir Knights sold lunch to raise money to send more veterans to visit the WW II memorial in Washington, D.C.

 

2788 - Council 8077 rifle team.

2799 - Sons of the Revolution added an historic dimension, including bagpipes.

2811 - Sir Knights carry "our old friend" to be respectfully retired.

2843 - WW II vets and local Boys Scouts view the retirement of Old Glory.  Veterans included

Ray Herst, who fought on Iwo Jima.

2813 - Sir Knights Frank Carlino and Chester DeSantis separate the red and white stripes.

2823 - Honor Guard listens to words of farewell for the flag.

2826 - Sir Knights complete their duty.

2831 - A respectful farewell to a grand old flag.

 

 

 

 

 

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