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FathersCilinskiAssembly3568
Saint Matthew Catholic Church
P.O. Box 2508, Spotsylvania, Virginia 22553
Brothers in Christ
Council meetings are held the 2nd and 4th
Thursday of each month at 7:30pm.
Assembly meetings are held the 3rd Monday of
each month at 7:30pm.
The meetings are held at the Parish Center at Saint
Matthew Catholic Church at
8200 Robert E. Lee Drive Spotsylvania, VA 22551
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Brothers all, Vivat Jesu
We were truly blessed this December.
At the Louisa Christmas Festival we
raised almost $800 profit for a five
hour event.
We had our 2nd annual joint Council
and Assembly Christmas party
supported by Bishop Keating Council, The Fathers
Cilinski Assembly, and the Rappahannock Assembly. We
were honored to have the IPSD Steve Burnley and his
wife Lucretia and District Deputy Mark Janda and his
wife Ruth. The event raised $274 dollars which was
donated to support our veterans.
I personally want to thank all my brothers and their
families for all your help and support this past 2015 and I
look forward to working with you and supporting our
great fraternal order in 2016.
Fraternally,
Fraternally,
Worthy Grand Knight
Bob Jones
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COMING IN
JANUARY
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1/1 Happy New Year !!!!
1/10 Religious Freedom Day – Fredericksburg
1/14 Council 12434 Business Meeting
1/16 Dinner/Fraternal Benefits/BINGO Night – 6:30pm
1/18 The Fathers Cilinski Assembly 3568 4th Degree Meeting –
Dinner @ 6:30pm and meeting 7:30pm
§ 1/22 MARCH FOR LIFE
§ 1/28 Council 12434 Social Meeting
PARISH SOCIAL INFORMATION
DINNER / BINGO NIGHT
JANUARY 16, 2016
AFTER THE 5:30PM MASS
During dinner Mark Primeau will be presenting some brief
information about our order and the Knights of Columbus
insurance program. Afterward there will be fun playing BINGO
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January
Birthdays
Charles Ahart
George Knight
Christopher Klinge
Leon Smith
Joseph Hopkins
Richard Saunders
Jonathan Hull
01/01
01/09
01/10
01/14
01/18
01/18
01/19
H. Wayne Anthes
Bruce Mcardle
Rexford Ostrander
Robert Fregoso
Thomas Schultz
Joseph Seidl
Derrick Ellis
01/22
01/22
01/23
01/24
01/27
01/28
01/29
The family of the month for December goes to Richard Crespo and his
wife Diana who are very supportive of the Bishop Keating Council.
Richard and his family have been outstanding supporters of all our events
and regularly attends our business and social meetings. Richard’s son,
Richard L. Crespo just recently took his 1st & 2nd degree with the
intension to take their 4th degree together as Father and Son on April 9th
and become members of the Fathers Cilinski Assembly 3568. The Crespo
family is an example of love for church, community, and the Knights of
Columbus.
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I would suggest that a principal reason that we were able to achieve those accolades
is because we remain steadfastly committed to the vision of Venerable Father
Michael J. McGivney by providing life insurance by brother Knights for brother
Knights.
That commitment is an essential core value of the Knights of Columbus, and our
core values permeate all levels of our organization. We pledge to serve our brother
Knights, and their families, according to our Golden Rule: “In all my professional
relationships, I pledge myself to the following rule of conduct: I shall, in light of all
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K N I G H T
Richard Crespo, Jr.
Richard Crespo
Bob Jones, GK
Richard Crespo, Jr. (second from left) took the 1st Degree and the
2nd Degree at the Knights of Columbus Council 4034 meeting hall
in December. Standing at his side (third from left) is his proud
father. Richard will take his 3rd Degree in the early Spring and
then he, and his father, will take the 4th Degree in early April and
become Sir Knights. Please take the time to heartily welcome
this young man to our ranks.
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Dear Brother Knight,
Please act now to encourage Congress to protect the rights of conscientious objectors to abortion,
sterilization, and contraception. These rights are under attack.
In California, for example, the state government has issued a directive requiring all health plans to
cover abortions. Religious ministries in the state, including Catholic schools, are right now being forced
to add abortion to their health plans.
This sort of coercion violates federal law, but these federal conscience protections have not been
enforced. More protection is needed as similar violations occur throughout the country. Health care
workers and organizations need the ability to act on their own to defend their rights in court.
The Abortion Non-Discrimination Act (ANDA) grants this by providing victims a means for
protecting their conscience rights through legal action. Contact your members of Congress to support
ANDA.
Immediate action is necessary. Consider the case of Cathy Cenzon-DeCarlo, RN, a nurse in New
York City, whose employer forced her to choose between assisting in a late-term abortion and losing
her job:
[T]he hospital where I work coerced me to assist in a 22-week abortion. They were well aware that as a
faithful Catholic, I could not participate in the killing of a pre-born child. Yet, they threatened my job and
my nursing license if I did not take part in the murder of a baby.
Her story is here: https://youtu.be/uknxrMI61WI
As Pope Francis has said, “conscientious objection is a right, and part of the body of all human
rights. If we want to make peace, we must respect all rights.”
Thank you for doing your part to protect conscience rights and to build a Culture of Life.
Fraternally,
Carl Anderson
Supreme Knight
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(Ages as of January 1st, 2016)
• Our Council will meet at the Marshall Center
gymnasium on Sunday afternoon, January
24th at 2 pm. We have the gym from 2-4 pm.
• Bring your children and/or grandchildren.
• We need your help and participation.
• Winners at the Council level will go on to the
District level in King George, then to the
State level in Richmond.
Any questions please call
Jim Berry
540-834-0788
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Pray the
Rosary
Daily
Heavenly Father, let
the inspiration of
Your servant, Father Michael McGivney, prompt us
to greater confidence in your love so that we may
continue his work of caring daily for the needy, the
outcast, nurturing and protecting Christian family
life, and giving generous service to our neighbors.
Come pray the rosary led by Father Eversole with the children of the
Confraternity of Christian Doctrine (CCD) in the church, 4:50 PM
each Tuesday and 5:50 PM each Wednesday, when CCD classes are
held. To have the Knights of Columbus present for the rosary,
inspired by the example of Father Michael McGivney, sets a
wonderful model for the youngsters that the rosary is not simply an
exercise for childhood.
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Minutes of December 10, 2015 Business Meeting
7:45 pm – Meeting Called to Order by Grand Knight - The Warden vouched for all
members present.
Roll Call – All Officers were present except those excused including the Chancellor,
Inside and Outside Guards, Two Year Trustee, Financial Secretary, Lecturer, and
Chaplain.
Minutes Approved – The Business Meeting Minutes of November 12, 2015 as read by
the Recorder were approved. In the future, the Grand Knight motioned that the minutes
be placed in the Newsletter for reading in advance of the meeting. Ron Middleton
seconded and the motion was unanimously approved.
Grand Knight Report – The Grand Knight reported on the successful Knights of
Columbus activities of Saturday December 5th (Louisa County Christmas Parade) and
the Gourmet Breakfast of December 6th.
Ø The Grand Knight reported that $715.00 was raised at the parade. The Louisa
County Parks and Recreation wants the Bishop Keating Council to participate in
more events in 2016.
Ø 226 individuals were fed at the December 6th Gourmet Breakfast
Christmas Card Sales - George Knight reported that only 7 boxes of cards are left.
$856.00 in revenue less $341.00 in card expenses gives the Council a profit of $515.00.
George was commended for his excellent work.
Christmas Party – The Grand Knight updated the Council on the December 12th
Christmas Party informing us that Door Prizes will be available and the proceeds from
the 50/50 raffle will be donated to a Veterans organization.
Update on Squires Circle Formation – The Grand Knight informed the Council of
Supreme’s shift in focus to support local churches and youth ministries and phasing out
the Squires Circle. The Grand Knight will contact Father Eversole regarding whether
the Council will continue to pursue a Squires Circle.
Assembly Charter – Vic Szabo was asked to hang the Fathers’ Cilinski Assembly
Charter.
Columbia Magazine Articles - Ken Middleton is working on submitting articles to the
Columbia Magazine, but informed the Council of strict guidelines that need to be
followed.
Food Pantry and Share - Jim Berry reported that over 6000 pounds of food have been
collected and that $500.00 was awarded for the Food for Family Program. The next
Share date is Saturday December 19th.
The Grand Knight asked Jim to explore the District 11 Free Throw contest
requirements and to identify participants.
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Ø Miscellaneous Items –
o Memorial Mass for Deceased Knights – Stan Galik suggested that the
Council ask Father Eversole to have a Memorial Mass for deceased Knights
preceding our Business Meeting in November 2016.
o Nominating Committee - The Grand Knight wants a nominating committee
formed to identify new officers for the 2016-2017 Fraternal Year.
o Volunteer Counting Teams Needed – Vic Szabo is seeking volunteers for
counting funds received after church collections.
Ø Treasurer’s Report – Ron Carlson reports that there will be approximately $500
to $600 balance in our account after all bills are paid. A complete report will be
forthcoming.
After a closing prayer, the meeting was adjourned at 8:21 pm
Respectfully submitted,
Stan Galik
Recorder
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