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MARCH —APRIL 2008
Pope John Paul II
Fourth Degree Assembly
NEWSLETTER
Pope Declares Father McGivney Venerable...
Pope Benedict XVI Saturday approved a decree recognizing the heroic virtue of Father Michael
J. McGivney, founder of the Knights of Columbus. The pope’s declaration significantly advances the priest’s process
toward sainthood and gives the parish priest the distinction of “Venerable Servant of God.” If canonized, Father
McGivney would be the first American born priest to be so honored.
“All of us who are members of the Knights of Columbus are profoundly grateful for this recognition of the holiness
of our founder,” said Supreme Knight Carl Anderson. “The strength of the Knights of Columbus today is a testament
to his timeless vision, his holiness and his ideals.”
Worried about the religious faith and financial stability of immigrant families, Father
McGivney founded the Knights of Columbus with the help of several men of St. Mary’s Parish in New Haven in 1882 to help
strengthen the faith of the men of his parish and to provide financial assistance in the event of their death to the widows
and orphans they left behind. He was also known for his tireless work among his parishioners.
Born in Waterbury, Conn., Aug. 12, 1852, Michael Joseph McGivney, was the first of Patrick
and Mary (Lynch) McGivney’s 13 children, six of whom died in infancy or early childhood. His parents, natives of Ireland,
had immigrated to the United States during the 19th century. Patrick was a molder in a Waterbury brass mill, where Michael
himself worked for a brief time as a child to help support the family.
From an early age, however, he realized a calling to the Catholic priesthood. After studying
in several seminaries, he was ordained in that Baltimore’s historic Cathedral by Cardinal James Gibbons Dec. 22, 1877.
He took up his first assignment, as curate at St. Mary’s Church, New Haven, Conn.,
Jan. 2, 1878. Father McGivney was named pastor of St. Thomas Church in Thomaston, Conn. in 1884. He became seriously ill with
pneumonia in January 1890, and died Aug. 14, 1890 at age 38.
The cause, or process, for Father McGivney’s sainthood, was opened by Hartford Archbishop
Daniel A. Cronin, in December 1997. The cause was presented to the Vatican in 2000, where it has been under review by the
Congregation for the Causes of Saints. With the pope’s recent decree, and the authentication of a miracle at Father
McGivney’s intercession, the priest could be beatified. A second miracle would be required for canonization.
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Faithful Navigator’s Log…SK Mike Burns
Welcome to our Assembly workings
through this Newsletter. I hope each brother has had a Blessed Easter and that
you are enjoying life’s blessings. You are invited to make your family
a part of ours. Come and enjoy the commradre and fraternalism with us today. Meetings
are the fourth Wednesday of each month. You are also invited to join
us on the WEB at http://mysite.verizon.net/vzexik32/4thdegreeassemblyclearfieldpa/
Mike Burns, Faithful Navigator Vivat Jesu
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Commander’s coroner…
Color Corps Commander SK Mike
Polachek
Vice Commander SK Richard Ruth
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Marching Orders are issued for…
April 1, 2008 for First Degree
at Our Lady of the Valley Council in Houtzdale. Selected members meet 6:30
PM.
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May 20, 2008 for
the sacrament of Confirmation at Christ the King Catholic Church in Houtzdale, PA. All
Corps Members are to meet at 6:30 PM at the church hall.
Please let the
Faithful Navigator or the Color Corps Commander know when you can participate. All
Color Corps members must be present 30 minutes before the event.
The Assembly wishes to thank
those Corps
members that stood guard for SK Ed Rusnak, Sk
Thomas War. Each Sir Knight did an outstanding job and we appreciate
the service the men helped provide to the family in time of need.
Our Color Corps provided a great service to our brother Sir Knight and his family. Thank you!
Color Corps Commander
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2008 “Steak Burn”
Our annual Steak Burn will be held on Friday,
July 25 at the Fred Wisor camp along the Susquehanna River in Curwensville. Sir
Knights, Priests and Deacons are invited to attend. A committee was appointed
by the FN to have everything well planned and
under control. Our musically talented
brothers will entertain us with Polka music as well as old time favorites. Brother
Harry Fye always does an excellent job of cutting us some of the finest steaks money can buy.
We will need help with the set up and the clean up and removal of our
“stuff”. Our thanks to Fred and Irene for the gracious use of their
facility.
May God bless...
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Refund Support Vocations Program (RSVP)
Through the Knights of Columbus Refund Support Vocations Program (RSVP), the Pope John Paul II
Assembly "adopted" a seminarian and provides him with financial assistance and moral support.
Our adopted seminarian, Jonathan R. Schmolt, a member of our assembly,
received another check for $500.00 from our Assembly. RSVP money is used
by seminarians and those in religious formation for tuition and books, car insurance and maintenance, travel during vacations,
emergency expenditures and other living expenses. Knights provide more than financial support, though. Assembly members are requested to write letters to seminarians, sponsor dinners for them, invite them to
join the Order and, most importantly, pray for vocations. Contact Jonathan R.
Schmolt C/O St. Mary’s Seminary & University 5400 Roland Ave. Baltimore,
MD 21210.
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Assembly Gifts
The Good Samaratin Center,
The Young People Who Care, and The Marian House programs in Clearfield County each received a check for $250.00 from our Assembly. Each year, the Pope John Paul Assembly 0952 make a donation to help these catholic
programs meet their goals. God Bless.
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List of Pope John Paul II Assembly 0952
K of C Councils
Our membership is mainly
drawn from the following Councils: Holy
Family Council # 8701--Morrisdale; Moshannon Valley Council #2250--Osceola Mills;
Our Lady of the Valley Council #10376 Houtzdale; Clearfield
Council # 409--Clearfield; Our Lady Of the Mountain Council # 12038--Clarence; St. Basil the Great Council # 10649--Coalport
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In Remembrance
of our Fourth Degree Brothers…
Their
Dedication & Service to our Assembly
Will
Never Be Forgotten.
Requiscat in Pace...
Edward J. Rusnak
February 28, 2008 at the age
of 74
Thomas J. Kasubick
January 23, 2008 at the age
of 84
Fred C. Sherkel
December 23, 2007 at the age
of 76
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2008
MEETING SCHEDULE
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January 23, February 27, March 26,
April 23, May 28. June 25,
July 25- Steak Burn
August 27, September 24,
October 22, November 19,
December 7—Christmas Party
“Remember, If you do
not attend the meeting,
you do not have a voice”
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Comptroller’s Report…
SK Richard Ruth
This is dues collecting season. We have 37 members who
have been sent 2nd Notices. Thank all who have already paid saving the time and postage for reminders. The COAL season for
2007 is over. Lessons learned are: advise members to leave staples in the stub books. We had to align and re-staple about
20 books. The stub police charge $1.00 per book for re-stapling, as a double digit percentage did not sell any books we should
mention that buying one book would be a better decision than selling none. Dick
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Question: How should a member of the
Color Corps receive Holy Communion when he is dressed in full regalia?
Answer:
When practical, the Color
Corps should receive the Eucharist from the main celebrant.
The Honor Guard process to the celebrant in a single file, left hand grasping and controlling the sword and scabbard
and the right hand holding the chapeaux over the left shoulder. Unless very special
circumstances exist, the Eucharist should be received under one species only. Receive
the Eucharist on the tongue.
Do not receive the Body of Christ in a gloved hand, nor do
Color Corps
members remove the glove in order to do so. Because both gloved hands are being
used to control the sword and hold the chapeaux, Color
Corps members do not receive the cup with the Blood of Christ.
After the reception of the Holy Eucharist, the Honor Guardsman will return
to his seat, or in some circumstances return to a designated area to reform the Honor Guard.
From the Master
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APRIL DINNER MEETING
Our business meeting on Wednesday, April 23, 2008
will be a dinner meeting. We will be meeting at the Osceola Mills VFW. Stuffed pork chops has been selected as the main course.
All members are urged to contact their respective contacts to make reservations. Social hour will begin at 6 PM. Dinner will be served at 7 PM.
Post
cards with info will be sent.
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NEW MEMBER INCENTIVE
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