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JULY -- AUGUST 2009
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 Jerome
Craven
Welcome to our Assembly workings through this Newsletter. I
hope each brother has a relaxing summer 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/
Jerome Craven, 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…
Color Corps Commander
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2009 “Steak Burn”
Our annual Steak Burn was held on Friday, July 24 at the
Fred Wisor camp along the Susquehanna River in Curwensville. Sir Knights, Priests
and Deacons attended. 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.
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.
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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...
Eugene Holowecky
November 11, 2009 at the age of 65
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2009
MEETING SCHEDULE
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January
28, February 25, March 25,
April 22, May 27. June 24, July 24- Steak Burn
August 26, September 23,
October 28, November 18,
December 6—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 members who have
not paid their 2009 dues. Thank all who have already paid saving the time and postage for reminders. 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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Ask a 3rd Degree
Member to become
A sir knight
In 2009
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Remember…
Our Deacons, Priests and Bishops appreciate what we do for our Church. Let us be sure that we never disappoint them!
It is important to keep to our promises and commitments made to them.
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Good of the Order
Please contact our Faithful Navigator if you are aware of any Brother Sir Knight who is sick or recovering from surgery
or had a recent illness. You may reach him by phone:
Faithful Navigator SK Jerome Craven
(814-342-2597)
"VIVAT JESU"
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Several Sure-Fire Ways to Demolish an Assembly
A friend who has had considerable difficulty
keeping a very worthy organization alive claims that most of the trouble comes from within, not from without. It is well summarized
in the following list of ways to demolish any organization:
• Don’t come to
the meetings.
• If you do come, come
late.
• If you attend a meeting,
find fault with the work of the officers and other members.
• Never accept an office,
as it is easier to criticize than to do things.
• Feel hurt if you are
not appointed to a committee, but if you are, do not attend committee meetings.
• If asked by the chair
to give your opinion on some matter, reply that you have nothing to say.
• After the meeting,
tell everyone how things ought to have been done.
• Do nothing more than
is absolutely necessary, but when other members roll up their sleeves and work unselfishly, say that the board is run by a
clique.
• Hold back your dues
as long as possible, or don’t pay them at all.
• Don’t bother
about getting new members. Let someone else do it.
Drive out a scoffer, and strife
will go out, and quarreling and abuse will cease. (Prov. 22: 10)
Pray that I may be honest
in my judgment of myself and generous in my judgment of others, Lord.
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The Honor, the Privilege, the Fourth
Degree
Pope John Paul II Fourth Degree Assembly Clearfield, Pennsylvania
This Newsletter is created, designed, edited
and published for the Knights of Columbus Pope John Paul II
4th Degree Assembly # 0952 By SK Mike Polachek
This webpage was created, designed and is owned by
Webmaster, SK Michael Polachek, Jr.
Last updated THURSDAY, AUGUST 6, 2009
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