Saint Michael Council 4548
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Knights of Columbus - Council 4548The Saint Michael Grand Knights LetterYes, the Columbian Year continues to move at a very fast pace. Here we are in February with our successful focus of “Keep Christ In Christmas” already past and “Ash Wednesday”- the season of Lent already in view. With the troubled world and conditions which exist both locally and nationally, I can’t think of any better time than now to offer our Lenten preparation during these weeks, to penitential reflections with special thoughts and prayers for World Peace. What a wonderful feeling it would be as Pope Benedict arrives on our shores in April, that the world will have changed and we will be talking peace with our brothers. As Knights we do make a difference. May all of you and your families have a very happy and blessed Easter. May the risen Christ be with you always…. OH, By the Way- Happy Anniversary To All Brothers of St. Michael Council# 4548. Newsletter in Gold to commemorate the February 23rd event. Let us Make A Big Difference Together. Chaplain’s Recognition NightFourteen members of our Council attended dinner at Cavaliers Country Club honoring our chaplain Fr. Joe Wisniewski. In total, 122 Brother Knights were in attendance including Bishop Saltarelli and many other Councils chaplains. It was a great evening. A Message from our Chaplain Father Joe Wisniewski…In the coming 40 days, as we rejoice in the Lord’s Resurrection, relive the initial wonderment of Mary and the first disciples,I suggest you ask the Holy Spirit to deepen in you the virtue of hope. Hope is a well-founded trust in the promise that the risen Lord made to his Church. This is your role and mine to impart that hope to each succeeding generation, including the young people who are growing up in a jaded and often hope-less culture. As Knights, I ask that we build the Body of Christ by ushering in the “ new springtime” in the life of the Church. May you and your Family realize all the blessings of the Easter Season through prayers, reflections and sacrifices during this Lenten season? And may God continue to bless you! Our Lady Queen of Knights…pray for us. Fr. Joe
A New Year's Message From Our Council Field Agent, JimMullenTo my Brother Knights, I would like to take this opportunity to wish you and your family all the Blessings of the Incarnate Word for a Holy, Happy, Healthy and Prosperous New Year from my wife, Martha, and I. As we try to decide whether or not we are going to make, let alone keep, some New Year’s resolutions, regarding our physical, mental, spiritual or financial health. How about insurance review with me your Council Field Agent? One thing about insurance that I feel very strong about is having the right kind of insurance and not have been sold a “bill of goods” by an agent that did not help you or your family, but helped him and his family – THIS IS NOT RIGHT!!! Whether you have K of C insurance or not, you are doing yourself and your family a real favor by giving me a call and setting up an appointment. This is a “win-win” situation, as you will be dealing with one of the highest rated insurance companies in North America, and you will help the Knights help the Catholic Church and is CATHOLIC in your investments!!! REMEMBER, THIS IS A BROTHER KNIGHT MEETING WITH A BROTHER KNIGHT AND HIS FAMILY! Do the right thing, and give me a call today @ 302-373-3072 or my office 410-648-6908 or e-mail me @ james.mullenjr@KofC.org Bishop Saltarelli RetiringI am sure you read the details in the Dialog about our Bishop submitting his resignation to Pope Benedict once he reached 75. He has asked the Knights of Columbus to coordinate the transportation of dignitaries for the installation of the new Bishop. Brother Knights are asked to use their own cars and provide hospitable round-trip transportation to the Philadelphia Airport and the Amtrak station in Wilmington. This would entail availability on both the day of and the day before the installation. We are in the initial planning stages and are uncertain as to the exact time. If interested please call Brother Al Ware at 894-0726 Special Thanks- VolunteersOur council Christmas card chairman, Charlie Kopishke, would like to thank the following council brothers who assisted him with the recent Christmas card and magnet sales: Rick Judd, Al Ware, Paul Selestok, Walt Klapinsky, Bob McLean, Brian Phelan, Gk Fran McManus, Ed Hageman, Perry Best, Brian Kunkel, Herb Bessey and Wayne Wilberding. Currently Charlie has been leading the Parking effort at U of D Men’s Basketball games. If you can spare a couple hours on any of the remaining games call him at 731-1525. Dates= 2/6, 2/9, 2/16,2/27.
Thank you... 50th Anniversary Celebration – Don’t miss it – You will be MISSED!Brothers, as a member of the Anniversary team I know you will be sorry after Feb. 23, if you weren’t at the celebration of YOUR Councils 50th Anniversary Mass and Dinner Celebration. Bishop Michael Saltarelli will be con-celebrating Mass at 5pm along with our Chaplain Fr. Joe and several other Council Chaplains. Dinner and a great reception follow at Cavalier Country Club. Many Brothers sacrificed and gave of themselves to enable St. Michael Council to reach this 50-year pinnacle. Don’t let the opportunity go by, Call Bro. Herb Bessey today at 368-1492 and reserve your place in our history. Communications DirectorSt. Michael is in need of a Brother or Brothers to handle communications and promote the activities of our Council; to local media papers, parish bulletin, Delaware Knight and Council newsletter. There are many great things St. Michael’s Knights are doing which need to be communicated. Those interested will be most appreciated and the rewards are stimulating. Please call Fran Mc Manus @731-0917. Membership TeamWe know the lifeblood of the Knights of Columbus is cultivating the interest of new members. Not necessarily young, but new Brothers who have an interest in making our Council and it’s support of Family, Church and Community paramount in what we do. Well I am pleased to report, in order to accomplish our membership goals; we have formed a MEMBERSHIP TEAM. It continues to be lead by our Membership Director Bro. John Lynch and assisted by PSD Bro. Jim Gardner, Bros. Matt Mitchell and Frank Strawser. They are doing wonderful things for our Councils future. Their efforts have resulted in 8 new members – Bros. Bud Seifen, Carmelo Palazzo, Matt Vento, Ed Rogers, Mario Costa, Joe Sobrio, Dan Edelen & Chris Mc Aleer. Ages 89 to 24. What a great group. Come to our next meeting and greet them. It’s not to early to mark your calendar and help them with a Membership Blitz the weekend of March 29 / 30, prior to and after the Mass you normally attend. Give Bro. John a call @ 738-9071. Degree TeamsThere are a couple positions available on both the first and second-degree teams. This is a very key and honored opportunity to impact new members in the principle lessons of our order. If you ever wanted to influence someone as to how they can best understand the intended lessons of our degrees- the time is NOW.. Please call Bro. Wayne Wilberding at 368-8996. St. Michael’s Council web siteWhen is the last time you looked at our web site? Bro. Jim Mason, our webmaster has recently installed several updates. Check them out @ www.4548.kofc-de.org . Family of The Month RecognitionBrother Paul Selestock and his Committee have recognized your Brothers and their Families.
Please extend your congratulations the next time you meet these Brothers. Church ActivitiesYour assistance is needed in helping with various projects around Holy Family Church from time to time. Please call Bro. Wayne Wilberding at 368-8996 to become a part of his Church Team. CommunicationsIt was mentioned in our last Newsletter the plan to improve communications other than through this document on critical topics, cancellations etc. pertaining to St. Michael Council. I again solicit your response. We are developing a council phone tree in an effort to keep all better informed on key council topics, cancellations, critical needs etc. Please supply phone number and e-mail address to me Fran Mc Manus
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