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Welcome to our KofC February 2016 Newsletter!
In this month's edition you will find:

  • Grand Knight Report:Lent 2016
  • State Treasurer's Report: Year of the Family
  • FEBRUARY 21st IS THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS PANCAKE BREAKFAST!
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  Grand Knight Report

    Lent 2016

 

Dear Brother Knight:

I wanted to share with you an article sent by a military friend of mine. He is a parishioner of St. Nicholas Church in Laurel, MD. Please note that the season of Lent is among us.

 

How will you observe the Season of Lent, especially in this Jubilee Year of Mercy?

Lent is always a busy time here at St. Nicholas Church. This year, we highlight the Works of Mercy, in addition to the traditional practices of prayer, fasting and almsgiving. 

Keys to a Successful Lent

Be intentional and serious about your spiritual preparation for Easter.

If you want to rise to new life with Jesus on Easter, spend some in Lent praying, fasting, giving, and being merciful.

Prayer

Prayer is conversation with God. It is speaking “cor ad cor” (heart to heart), and drawing closer to our heavenly Father. We pour out our hearts to Jesus, but we also listen to him. In this way, we build our relationship with him. Prayer is both individual and communal. For your individual prayer time, here are some resources:

  • Lent 2016 by the Word Among Us, a daily devotional booklet. Available after all Masses for just $1 suggested donation.
  • Take 5 for Faith (www.takefiveforfaith.com), a Website where you can sign up for a daily email of an inspirational quote, alllowing you to take five minutes of quiet meditation.
  • Sacred Space (http://www.sacredspace.ie), a Website with short prayer services for morning, noon, evening and night prayer, hosted by the Irish Jesuits, which is available in 20 languages.
  • Busted Halo (www.bustedhalo.com), with an interesting online daily Lenten calendar (like an Advent calendar, for Lent)  aimed at young adults, but open to all.
 
  • The Wild Goose Series (http://thewildgooseisloose.com), is a free, 14-video series hosted by Fr. Dave Pivonka, TOR, that helps you discover a deeper relationship with the Holy Spirit.

Fasting

Fasting is one of the most ancient practices linked to Lent. Simply put, fasting is the opposite of feasting. Fasting is a powerful spiritual tool that brings insight, freedom and a deep connection to God and God’s people. There are only two obligatory fast days: Ash Wednesday and Good Friday, when all Catholics 18 to 60 may eat two small meals and one regular meal, but no snacks.

These are the minimum requirements, but we urge you to do more (if you are able) – to go without food for one, two or three meals on the Fridays of Lent. Not just cutting down, but going without. Or try a bread-and-water-only fast, and fast for spiritual renewal rather than as a way to lose weight. Additionally, all Catholics age 14 and older are to abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday and all the Fridays of Lent.

Almsgiving

We give to those in need because of our baptismal commitment to live as followers of Jesus, who commanded us to love God, self, creation and others.Giving alms is a sign of our care and an expression of our gratitude for all that God has given to us. 
Giving extends beyond monetary donations to include donations of time and talent through acts of charity and justice. Some ways to give include:

   
Works of Mercy

The Corporal Works of Mercy
This Lent, look for ways to put mercy into action on a daily basis.

  • Feed the hungry-CRS Rice Bowl - a great way to impact the whole world, as well as form your family in caring for the least among us.Feeding your family counts! Thank God for having enough food, and pray for those families who are hungry this day.
  • Give drink to the thirsty-Learn about The Water Project (https://thewaterproject.org) and help bring clean water to the poorest of the poor in our world.
  • Clothe the naked-Look through your closet and donate clothes to the Thrift Store, Salvation Army or some other charity.
  • Shelter the homeless-Become a Homeless Shelter Hospitality Volunteer in your city.
  • Visit the sick-Visit friends and relatives when they are sick or recuperating. Take a funny card to cheer them up.Volunteers are needed to visit sick or home-bound parishioners. Also needed are volunteers to take Communion to the sick or home-bound. Contact the church.
  • Visit the imprisoned-Prisoners don't just live in a correctional institution; they include those fighting addiction, those trapped in abusive relationships and those living in poverty or ignorance. Provide a helping hand whenever you can.
  • Bury the dead-This very practical work of mercy is also one that is much needed. The cost of a funeral and burial can be very high, and it is a kindness to donate money to help others bury their beloved dead.The Trappist monks of New Melleray Abbey in Iowa make simple, inexpensive caskets as a work of mercy. They can be ordered and shipped anywhere. Learn more at http://www.trappistcaskets.com/product-category/caskets.

For more information on Knights of Columbus events and initiatives, please visit kofc.org or our council's site and follow online on Facebook and Twitter.


Do not forget! Please invite your friends and family to our Knights of Columbus Council 12240 Pancake Breakfast on  February 21st between 8:00AM-12:00PM .GET INVOLVED! 


Thank you, 

Jude Hodges
Grand Kni
ght Council 12240

 
St. Bonaventure Catholic Church
1301 SW 136th Ave.
Davie, FL 33326

 

State Treasurer Report  

“The Year of the Family”

                                     


Did you know that today, as at our founding, the family stands at the core of the Knights of Columbus' beliefs and ideals as a Catholic, family, fraternal service organization?  The Knights of Columbus has always strongly supported the family at the local, state and international levels especially through our award-winning insurance program. Councils throughout the Order regularly sponsor support groups for new parents, scholarships, babysitting services, fund-raisers for families in need, pro-life activities, family recognition programs, and other family-related projects.  During this “Year of the Family” consider the following:  Urge families to make time to enjoy each other’s company, talk and be active together. 

Encourage members and their families to choose the Holy Family as their model of interdependence, sharing and respect for each other. Our celebration of the family shouldn’t be a private matter. Open it to nonmembers, prospects, parishioners, friends, priests, religious and everyone else in your community. 

Advertise your events and show the world that families are the backbone of communities and our Order.  Consider sponsoring one of the following activities:

ï‚· Assist a pregnancy resource center collecting baby items and/or donations to be donated in the name of a Family.

ï‚· Repair, paint or clean the home of a needy person or family, or an elderly person or couple.

ï‚· Host a family night at the councils meeting place – have family tug of war, basketball or other competition

ï‚· Have hot-dog or hamburger cookout at council location for a family get together evening.

Remember we must always keep in mind that the spirit of the Knights of Columbus remains firmly implanted in the family.  By holding family activities and focusing on the family as a source of strength throughout this “Year of the Family” we strengthen our Order, by inviting all eligible Catholic men to join the Order we assure its continuance for future generations to come.

Vivat Jesus.
 

 
Scott A. O'Connor, Past Grand Knight
State Treasurer
Florida State Council
Knights of Columbus
1406 S.W. 159th Avenue
Pembroke Pines, FL 33027

 

You have a mission to serve the poor, Pope asserts
Pope Francis: You Have a Mission to Serve the Poor. Courtesy of Catholic News Agency

 

Council Officers for the
2015-2016 Fraternal Year

Worthy Grand Knight
Jude E. Hodges
(954) 235-4524
sarge63@bellsouth.net

Worthy Financial Secretary
Ray Flores
Fraymond3@bellsouth.net

Worthy Deputy G.K.
Felix Hodges
felixthecat9005@bellsouth.net

Worthy Chaplain
Rev. Father Francis M. Roof
fmichaelroof@gmail.com

Worthy Chancellor
Thomas J. Finan
FinanT@cs.com

Worthy Warden
John Medina
jm08ppk@gmail.com

Worthy Treasurer
S.K. Joe Cimino
(954) 217-7763
joeciminofla@gmail.com

Worthy Advocate
Diomede M Dilella
(954) 326-6933
diomedem@bellsouth.net

Worthy Recorder
SK Vincent G. Manzo
(954) 389-9324
srhmzo@gmail.com

 
Worthy Inside Guard
Angelo Mantione
(954) 384-9578

Worthy Outside Guard
Jim Boyle

One Year Trustee
Raymond Smith

Two Year Trustee
SK Kevin M. Carey
(954) 292-0572
kkmc0425@aol.com

Three Year Trustee
SK Craig A. Frohring
(954) 294-4562
CF4K@AOL.COM

Worthy Council Membership Director
Joe Cox
(954) 614-3209
joediaplan@yahoo.com

Worthy Lecturer
Mario B Cuellar-Garcia



Knights of Columbus Council 12240 Website
Knights of Columbus Council 12240 Website
Forward
Dear Brother Knights,
 
 
February 10 is Ash Wednesday, the solemn opening of the Holy Season of Lent. Our foreheads will be signed with blessed ashes in the form of a cross, reminding us that we are sinners and our salvation is through the suffering and death of Jesus Christ on the cross at Calvary.There are forty days in the Lenten Season, not counting the Sundays during Lent. We are required to abstain from meat on Ash Wednesday and all Fridays of Lent if we are fourteen and older. Fasting is required on Ash Wednesday and Good Friday for those who are eighteen to fifty-nine years of age. Fasting means only one full meal and two other meals sufficient for our maintenance and no food between meals. My Brother Knights, let us pray for the grace to choose some form of self-denial during this Lenten Season. If we do it, our hearts will be filled with joy on Easter Sunday when we proclaim Christ's victory over sin and death in our lives and in our world.
 
Gratefully,
 
Fr. Frank
Columbiettes News
 
Hi all!

The following are Columbiettes updates:
 
-Columbiettes had a very successful Yard Sale and raised over $400 for charities thanks to everyone's hard work and donations.
 
-Our Charities elected by the State for this year are Wounded Warriors, Respect Life, and Special Olympics 
 
-Feb. 6th - Chapter Meeting at MF Monahan's Knights of Columbus Hall in Hollywood.  There will be a 1st and Major degree followed by a luncheon
 
-Feb. 9th  6pm Parish Center - Board Meeting/Bunco 
 
-Audit Jan. 
 
--Pancake Breakfast - Raffles and St. Patrick's Day Basket (Chick Filet -A always a big crowd pleaser)
 
-Convention April 29-May 1st in Boca Raton, Fl 
 
-Special thanks to John for publishing all our updates! 
 

For additional information, call Theresa Kline at (954) 249-3924
 
If you are interested in our Columbiette Auxiliary, work with the Knights of Columbus Council with which it is affiliated;  promote the spiritual, social, intellectual and economic welfare of its members, please contact
Theresa Kline – President – 
954-249-3924 | klinesunrise@aol.com

 

REMINDER: SUNDAY, FEBRUARY 21 ST BETWEEN 8AM-12PM
IS OUR MONTHLY PANCAKE BREAKFAST
JOIN US!

Remember . . .
   
If you know of any Catholic man interested in joining
the Knights, we want them! Contact Grand Knight Jude Hodges (954) 235-4524 sarge63@bellsouth.net or Membership Director Joe Cox (954) 614-3209 joecox@diaplanonline.com For more information on the works of the Knights of Columbus visit www.kofc.org
 
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