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Volume 55 Issue 11
KNIGHTS REPORTER
Chancellor’s Report 2
State Council News 2
Council Committee
Reports
3
Council Election Notice 6
Council Events 7
Balto. Chapter News 8
Ladies Aux Trip 9
Ladies Aux Report 10
Aids Warning 11
Calendar 12
Inside this issue:
We are now moving in to the final months of the fraternal year. I am hopeful that we can still accomplish some more charitable activities and social functions. I encourage anyone with any ideas to contact me or one of my officers
Please remember all mothers and grandmothers on May 8th. Our mothers and grandmothers have helped mold us into the
people we have become. We owe them a great deal for the sacrifices they have made for us.
Hope to see you down the ocean.
Grand Knight’s Report
Andrew Cook
May 2016
BISHOP SEBASTIAN COUNCIL NO. 5058
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An Inspirational Message for
a Great Day!
No Report
Chancellor’s Report from David Snyder, Chancellor
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Please notify Bishop Sebastian Council of our sick and deceased members and their families by contacting:
Chancellor David Snyder 410-661-1213 Email: [email protected]
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see the many activities, and plan to join in
on the FUN.
I ask that you pray and think about new activities, especially those that we can work closely with the parishes, following the directive of “Building the Domestic Church and Strengthening Families”. Don’t be shy, contact me with your ideas and suggestions at 410-663-6107 or
God Bless!
Church Activities - Michael Quinn 301-602-6835
N/A
Family Activities - Michael Colbourne 443-876-2828
Widows Memorial Mass and Banquet Please refer to full page flyer for details. Family of the Month Official qualifications for nominating a family for this honor: The rules for Family of the Month are the member must be a member of the Knights in good standing and a member of the council. Forms have been received for non-members, but they are only put on our participating list and not eligible for the drawing. Only members are. If you have any questions on the qualifications for this honor and/or require the nomination form, please contact the Family Activities Director. Events planned for 2016-2017 fraternal year:
Aberdeen Ironbirds game and tailgate party
Council Family picnic Habitat for Humanity
The Family Director will look into this opportunity for our Council to volunteer
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Membership - Michael Mank, PGK 410-574-6690
The month of April started strong with 5 names and phone numbers from St. Ursula's membership weekend on April 2 and 3. We, then had a 1st Degree on April 4 at the hall. Patrick Cullen took his 1st Degree that night and then took his 2nd Degree at Notre Dame Council on April 19. He is presently scheduled to take his 3rd Degree at Patapsco Council on June 3. Unfortunately Danny Rosner still has health problems, please pray for him. On April 23 and 24, there will be a membership drive at St. Isaac Jogues, the results next month. Membership continues to move forward. May is the month dedicated to the Blessed Mother. We have the Living Rosary on May 2 at 7:30 P.M. with Joseph Pfeifer. It is open to everyone. The weekend of May 6, 7, and 8 we are giving out marigolds to three parishes. Also we are running the Big Six Wheel at St. Clare's Carnival in Essex on May 12, 6 to 10 P.M. Your presence and your help especially with the marigolds will always be appreciated. Remember carrying a form 100 or the 921A card helps in our endeavor. My phone is waiting for your responses.
Program Director’s Report - Steve Radziminski 410–663-6107
Thanks to Brothers Andy Cook and Michael Colbourne for their efforts in presenting the film on Blessed Father Michael J. McGivney and the formation of the Knights of Columbus. Thank you to all who brought dessert items. This film is very inspirational, and the Council is considering purchasing a copy. If you get a chance, I urge to view the
film.
Congratulations to Brother Roy Gary and his team for a successful “Food for Families” event. His report is included in his article
about Community Activities.
As you can see, we as a council have so much to offer in the way of Charity, Unity, and Fraternity, and we need you to become involved. Look throughout this newsletter,
Council Committee Reports
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2015-2016
COUNCIL HONOREE
TBA
July
Knight of the Month -
Family of the Month - Andrew and Debbie Cook, GK
August
Knight of the Month -
Family of the Month - William and Edie Snyder, PGK, PFN
September
Knight of the Month -
Family of the Month - John and Jackie Gray
October
Knight of the Month -
Family of the Month - Steve and Sandy Smith
November
Knight of the Month -
Family of the Month -
December
Knight of the Month -
Family of the Month -
January
Knight of the Month -
Family of the Month -
February
Knight of the Month -
Family of the Month -
March
Knight of the Month -
Family of the Month -
April
Knight of the Month -
Family of the Month -
May
Knight of the Month -
Family of the Month -
June
Knight of the Month -
Family of the Month -
and help someone receive the gift of shelter. The website that will be used as a starting point is www.habitat.org/local. Employment Assistance If you are seeking a job, please provide an updated resume on MS Word and a “Position Needed” form. This form will be provided per request. If you have a job to be advertised, please provide a “Position Wanted” form. These forms will be provided when requested. Looking for a Co-Director The need is great to have a Brother Knight to step up to be the Co-Director. If you are interested and/or any questions, please contact the Family Activities Director. Contacting the Family Activities Director If you have any new Family activities that you like our Council to take on and/or you’re interested in the aforementioned, please contact PGK Michael Colbourne by either phone (443-876-2828) or email ([email protected]).
Culture of Life Activities -
Richard Sullivan 410-254-7324
Culture of Life Events – on the horizon:
+ The Center for Pregnancy Concerns’ 10th Annual ‘Tee Off for Kids’ fundraiser event will be held on June 6th, 2016 at Greystone Golf Course. There will be a continental breakfast starting at 7:00 am. Check out the details on their website: www.cpcforhelp.org/events . There will also be a ‘Dream Package Raffle’ with a grand prize of foursomes at 8 regional golf courses
valued at over $2000.
+ Saint Ursula’s will be holding a ‘Baby Shower for the Unborn’ after all masses on May 7th and 8th. This event will benefit The Baltimore Pregnancy Center and the Women’s Care Center. The event will
collect donations of baby items and clothes.
To all my Bishop Sebastian Brothers – I will
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be collecting baby items after every Council meeting prior to the May 8th date of the event. You can leave your new baby items on the table in the Council Hall and I’ll see that they are collected, stored, and delivered to Saint Ursula’s the week of May 8th. Cash
donations are also accepted.
+ Pregnancy Center North will be having a Benefit Crab Feast on Saturday June 25th from 6 till 8:30 pm. The event will be catered by Conrad's Crabs and be held at the Immaculate Conception Church Parish Hall. Come for the raffles, auctions, music and more! Tickets are $45 per person and includes all-you-can-eat hot steamed crabs, pulled BBQ, pit turkey, steamed corn, watermelon, coleslaw, caesar salad,
deserts, soda and beer!
Don’t be left out – get your tickets now. See this link to order your tickets: http://pcnministry.org/events.php ...or call 410-303-0772.
+ Father Francis Ouma the Associate Pastor at Immaculate Conception Church and our Bishop Sebastian Council Chaplain is joining with Pregnancy Center North (PCN) to initiate a new educational program specifically aimed at supporting
fatherhood.
Thus far the PCN programs have primarily assisted mothers and children. However, we know that a critical factor in the health and well-being of our families is the presence of
a good, strong and loving father.
They have purchased Heritage House's
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Bernie Schmidt and Joe Keller for their
efforts, who helped in the drive.
One week until the State Convention, there
is still a chance if you wish to go.
The Honoree Dinner will be held at Columbus Gardens on Saturday June 4, 2016 at 7:00-11:00 PM. Please plan on attending to honor SK Michael Colbourne PGK for his many contributions to the council over his years of service. Also, all new Third Degree Knights will be honored. The price is $35.00 per person, and includes Cheese Tray, Entrée, Ice Cream Sundae Bar, and an Open Bar. This is going to be quite the Social Event for the Fraternal Year. This event will be Black Tie Preferred. Please mark your calendars and plan to attend. Please support the
Honorees for their efforts.
Speaking of efforts, we are going to need yours in selling raffle tickets soon. Remember that $.60 of every ticket sold will stay with the Council. More details coming
in July.
Contact me with suggestions and ideas at
410-663-6107 or
Youth Activities Jose Guzman 410-900-8634
Dear brother knights
This month, I plan to visit our churches and stay in touch with the youth directors. To
get more involvement with our kids.
I also plan to go to the annual Citizen of the
Year Awards at Saint Ursula’s Church
accompanied by our DOSEAS President
Mrs. Jeanine Colburne to present our
Knights award and blessings to all.
Practical Fatherhood curriculum to facilitate a
dialog and support these new fathers
Fr Francis will be reaching out to several of
our Council Members hoping you will be able
to give this great program a hand, especially
in these beginning stages. Any man who has
a wish to help is welcomed to join us in this
new effort.
Community Activities - Roy C. Gary 410-665-9563
The Food For Families drive conducted April 16, 2016 raised 382 food items donated and $44.00 cash raised for the St Isaac Jogues food pantry. The St Sebastian Council sponsored the event that was attended by brothers Michael Mank, Joseph Keller, Jose Guzman, David Snyder, and Roy Gary. The first donation was almost a full basket of groceries collected by Brother Knight Bernie Schmidt from his neighbors. The donations continued to come in the entire day, with many thanks from the contributors. The food items were delivered to St Isaac Jogues food pantry. We received many thanks from the ladies receiving the donations for the food pantry. We will be sending a check for the cash donations shortly.
Council Activities - Steve Radziminski 410–663-6107
A big thank you to Ray Cilento, Tom Stevenson Sr., their wives, and Steve Radziminski for their work in preparing for the Council Communion Breakfast. After Mass, which was celebrated by Former State Chaplain Fr. Donald Grzymski who acknowledge the council, 37 members and family members attended breakfast. The council collected $390.00, made a net profit of $134.00. The Friends of St. Isaac Jogues attended as guests of the council, and were acknowledged by Brad Letterman as recipients of the funds collected from the Tootsie Roll Drive, as well as Camp Glow. Brad also thanked the brothers, especially
Aberdeen Ironbird Baseball
Friday, August 12, 2016
Game time: 7:05
Fireworks after the game
Our annual visit to see the Aberdeen Ironbirds is
scheduled for Friday, August 12, 2016. As usual,
the tailgate outing starts 1 hour before the start of
the game (same location).
Tickets go fast, don’t hesitate.
Call me to reserve your tickets. We have 40 tickets
and 11 tickets are already taken.
Tickets are $15 (includes tailgate)
Check your calendars and let me
know.
To reserve your tickets, call:
PGK Thom Stevenson Sr
410-256-8862 (Home)
443-388-1871 (cell)
Bishop Sebastian Council 5058
Annual Family Picnic
When: Saturday, August 13, 2016
Time: 12 to 5:00 PM
Where: PGK Thom and Pat Stevenson’s
Shore Home on the Bird River at 1224
Stumpf Rd Middle River, MD 21220
Cost: $8.00 per Person
(No Charge for Children under Age 4)
(Maximum Charge is $24.00 per Family)
Reservations required:
PGK Thom Stevenson, Jr., Picnic Chairman at:
410-661-5621
(Reservation Deadline: Saturday, August 5, 2016)
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS – BISHOP SEBASTIAN COUNCIL
# 5058
ALL COUNCIL MEMBERS THAT ARE EITHER THREE OR FOURTH
DEGREE ARE ELIGIBLE TO BE OFFICERS IN OUR COUNCIL
MAKE A DIFFERENCE: BE A COUNCIL OFFICER
DUE DATE FOR NOMINATIONS: MONDAY, MAY 16, 2016
ELECTIONS WILL OCCUR ON: MONDAY, JUNE 6, 2016
HERE ARE THE LIST OF POSITIONS TO CONSIDER:
POSITION NOMINEE
GRAND KNIGHT WILLIAM KEENAN
DEPUTY GRAND KNIGHT DAVID SNYDER
CHANCELLOR RICHARD SULLIVAN
WARDEN JOSE GUZMAN, JOE KELLER
TREASURER STEVE RADZIMINSKI
RECORDER ROBERT PAHR, III
ADVOCATE BRAD LETTERMAN
1ST YEAR TRUSTEE DAVID GNIBUS
2ND YEAR TRUSTEE PGK KEITH C. CONNOR
3RD YEAR TRUSTEE PGK ANDREW COOK
INSIDE GUARD ANDREW COLBOURNE, MIKE QUINN
OUTSIDE GUARD LEONARD DOWDY, RICHARD SULLIVAN,
BERNIE SCHMIDT
DELEGATE TO CONVENTION PGK MICHAEL MANK
1ST ALTERNATE DELEGATE PGK MICHAEL COLBOURNE
TO CONVENTION
2ND ALTERNATE DELEGATE PGK RICHARD CALLENDER
TO CONVENTION
IF YOU’RE INTERESTED IN BECOMING A COUNCIL OFFICER AND/OR
WANT MORE INFORMATION, PLEASE CONTACT ONE OF THE FOLLOWING
TRUSTEES:
1ST YEAR – PGK MICHAEL COLBOURNE – 443-876-2828
2ND YEAR – PGK RICK CALLENDER – 410-665-1695
3RD YEAR – PGK KEITH CONNOR – 410-665-3076
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
BISHOP SEBASTIAN COUNCIL # 5058
COUNCIL MEMORIAL MASS & WIDOW’S BANQUET
Date: Monday, May 23, 2016
Time: 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m.
Place: Columbian Club of Parkville
7910 Harford Road, Parkville, MD 21234
Menu: To be determined
The banquet will follow the Mass. Widows of our Council’s deceased
members and one guest are invited to the banquet. Each widow will be
receiving a gift. The widow of a Council member and one guest, as well
as a widower of a DOSEAS member, will not be charged; any additional
guests, along with members of the Council and their guest, will be
charged $10.00 per person.
If you’re interested in attending, please make your reservation
before Monday, May 16, 2016.
Contact Family Activities Director, PGK Michael Colbourne, by:
cell phone (443-876-2828)
email ([email protected])
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AIDS WARNING!
To all of you approaching 50 or have REACHED 50 and past, this email is
especially for you......
SENIOR CITIZENS
ARE THE NATION'S LEADING CARRIERS
OF AIDS!
HEARING AIDS
BAND AIDS
ROLL AIDS
WALKING AIDS
MEDICAL AIDS
GOVERNMENT AIDS
MOST OF ALL,
MONETARY AID TO THEIR KIDS!
Not forgetting HIV
(Hair is Vanishing)
Schedule of Events May 2 Council Meeting
May 8 Mother’s Day
May 9 Officer Meeting
May 13 - 14 State Convention
May 16 Council Meeting
May 23 Widow’s Banquet
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May 2016
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