Council, Knight of the Month

Knight of the Month June 2012

Knight of the Month June 2012 Robert PerezThis Knight has been a member of our council since 2010. Besides helping out with various functions and events he has worked with the Dioceses on providing funding to four seminarians, including especially Collin Winn, who came to one of our dinners this year. Coordinating with the dioceses was not easy given the recent turn over in the director of vocations. More recently, he has been gathering information on Supreme’s new program for funding seminarians with the Military Arch Diocese. His dedication and efforts have laid the ground work for other Knights to follow.

It is with great pride to announce Robert Perez as Knight of the Month for June 2012!

Council

Officers Elected for 2012-2013 Columbian Year

Congratulations to the new officers of our Council who were elected at our June meeting.

Council 953 Officers forColumbian Year 2012-2013

Grand Knight, Ricardo Saldana
Deputy Grand Knight, Fred Struck
Chancellor, John Sheldon
Warden, Lewis Munoz
Recorder, Andy Thielen
Treasurer, Dale Edwards
Advocate, Richard Cuttng
Inside Guard, Robert Perez
Outside Guard, Darin Hunter
Trustees – 3 year, Matthew Lucien, 2 year, Joe Miceli, 1 year Bill James

Council, Grand Knight

Grand Knight’s Message June 2012

GRAND KNIGHT’S MESSAGE

To my Worthy Brother Knights and their Families,

It is better to give than to receive.

Most everyone enjoys gifts. The gift of food can satisfy ones hunger for a day. The gift mobility can offers someone hope, new life and answered prayers. The gift of life can be given by speaking with Mother’s to be, who feel as though they are out of options. The gift of belonging can answer someone’s call to serve, to be part of something larger for the greater good, to be relied upon with fellow Brothers standing in solidarity.

The Knights of Columbus  offers ALL these gifts and more. Through our wheelchair mission program we give the gift of mobility. In fact, the K of C have donated over 30,000 wheelchairs over the last nine years. It is estimated that an average of 9 lives are directly changed for every wheelchair donated. Through our loaves and fishes program & donations we offer food for the hungry, an estimated 800 (sometimes more) hot meals EVERY DAY. Through Pro-life events we help speak for the unborn and encourage expecting Mothers to find hope and God’s Love through not only our actions, but the organizations we help support. And through our Council, we offer solidarity in our founding principles of Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism, with all those sworn to serve and protect the Catholic Church and her values.

You can offer this very gift. This gift that was given to us is not ours to keep, it’s meant to be shared. Our council is only as strong as it’s members. Our good works can only continue with brother Knights contributing. I joined the Sacramento council because I had a sense of wanting to do greater good. The Knights of Columbus found me (thank you Brother Dominic), and this council  became the vehicle to do more, with fellow Brothers who share the same values. This council has helped me grow spiritually and personally.

To those NOT currently members of the Knights of Columbus… The gift of membership allows empty voids to be filled, it opens doors to life. Christ is knocking on their door and using US as the doorbell. It is our responsibility to answer our call and accept our role. Everyone wants to be part of something alive.
The Knights of Columbus is ALIVE!
We are Living, Breathing and Growing. We are ALL inspired by God. We are all called to serve. Talk to your friend, your co-worker or family member about joining the Knights. Give this gift… of more.

Vivat Jesus!
Ricardo Saldana
Grand Knight Council 953

Pro-Life

Culture Of Life Report June 2012

Culture Of Life Report

Rally for Religious Freedom / Walk for Religious Freedom / Fortnight for Freedom
Brothers and families, there are (3) upcoming events in which we should participate, if at all possible.

1. On Friday June 8 at noon on the west steps of the State Capitol will be a Rally for Religious Freedom.  I encourage you to go and listen to the speakers.  The local rally is only one of about 140 similar rallies occurring all over the nation.  The more people who attend these rallies, the more likely that local and national media will bring attention to our concerns.  More info on the Rally can be found at http://standupforreligiousfreedom.com/locations/.

2. On Saturday June 8, Bishop Soto will lead a Walk for Religious Freedom following the 5pm vigil mass.  This walk will be a Eucharistic procession from the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament to the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe through the streets of Downtown Sacramento.  Bishop Soto is encouraging as many people as possible to participate.  More info on the Walk can be found at www.diocese-sacramento.org.

3. The US Bishops are calling on all American Catholics to observe a Fortnight for Freedom the vigil of the feasts of St. John Fisher & St. Thomas More, to July 4.   Concretely, they are calling for a “special period of prayer, study, catechesis and public action” to emphasize “our Christian and American heritage of liberty.”
To learn more about the efforts to defend religious liberty, go to http://usccb.org/issues-and-action/religious-liberty/ and www.stophhs.com.

Pray for our nation, candidates, officials & judges
It is probably not repeated enough in this election year, but please remember to include in your prayers the good of our nation, the candidates who are seeking office, all current office holders, and all judges.  You can even pray for them by name and there are a few saints whom you might ask to intercede for them including St. John Fisher and St. Thomas More among others.  If we pray for God’s will for our country, our officials, and judges, then we won’t be disappointed.

Visit the 953 Culture of Life blog
If you haven’t checked out the blog, open your browser and head over to:
http://kofc953sacramentoprolife.blogspot.com/

“To claim the right to abortion, infanticide and euthanasia, and to recognize that right in law, means to attribute to human freedom a perverse and evil significance: that of an absolute power over others and against others. This is the death of true freedom: “Truly, truly, I say to you, every one who commits sin is a slave to sin” (Jn 8:34).” –  Evangelium Vitae, 20 – Blessed John Paul II

Dominic Ielati
Culture of Life Director
prolife(at)kofc953(dot)org

Insurance

I Am a Life Insurance Policy

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS INSURANCE “Your Shield For Life”.

I Am a Life Insurance Policy

I am a piece of paper, a drop of ink and a few pennies of premium.

I am a promise to pay.

I help people see visions, dream dreams, and achieve economic immortality.

I am education for the children.

I am savings.

I am property that increases in value from year to year.

I lend money when you need it most, with no questions asked.

I pay off mortgages so that  families can remain together in their own homes.

I ensure people the daring to live and the moral right to die.

I create money where none existed before.

I am the great emancipator from want.

I guarantee the continuity of business,

I conserve the employer’s investment.

I am tangible evidence that a man is a good husband and father and that a woman is a good wife and mother.

I am a declaration of financial independence and economic freedom.

I am the difference between an old man or woman and an elderly gentleman or lady.

I provide cash if illness, injury, old age or death cuts off the breadwinner’s income.

I am the only thing that you can buy on the installment plan that your family doesn’t have to finish paying for.

I am protected by laws that prevent creditors from assessing the money I give to your loved ones.

I bring dignity, peace of mind and security to your family.

I supply investment capital that makes the wheels turn and the motors hum.

I guarantee the financial ability to have happy holidays and the laughter of children – even though father or

mother is not there.

I am the guardian angel of the home.

I am Life Insurance !!!

Brotherly yours,

Justin F. Tanjuaquio, F.I.C.F.
CA Lic.#: 0C46842
(916) 726-0981
justin.tanjuaquio@kofc.org

Council

Grand Knight’s Message May 2012

GRAND KNIGHT’S MESSAGE

To my Worthy Brother Knights and their Families,

I trust we all had a wonderful & blessed Easter. With Pentecost just around the corner, now is the time to renew and strengthen our faith, our lives and our families. Let us welcome the Holy Spirit and celebrate the birthday of the church by being active in both your parish and council. Let the Knights of Columbus be your vehicle to help accomplish this goal. Please approach us with any ideas or thoughts you may have. We are here to serve.

Thank you to all who contributed to our saint’s and sinners golf tournament as well as our annual yard sale. The proceeds raised will go to the many worthy causes our council supports. Just a reminder, we are preparing for our 2nd E-waste drive on June 16th. Terry will be happy to come by and pick up any items  too large to fit in your vehicle. Please visit our council’s website ( www.KofC953.org ) for items that can be collected. Basically, if it plugs in, we’ll take it!

This May’s general meeting will mark the last of our “Free Dinner’s” so please take advantage  and come visit your fellow Knights at the hall. We’d LOVE to see you.

Lastly, We are fast approaching the end of our Columbian year. If you know of any fellow parishioners, catholic co-workers or friends… talk to them about the Knights of Columbus. If you’re uncomfortable with this, let us know, we’d be happy to talk to them for you. Sometimes, all it takes is asking.

Saint John Vianney – PRAY FOR US
Father Michael McGivney – PRAY FOR US

Ricardo Saldaña
Grand Knight council 953

St. John Vianney, Pray for Us.