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Council 486 Monthly
The Shipwright (2.0)
March 2022
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A Message From the Grand Knight | |
Good Morning Athanasius ,
As we enter into the Lenten season, remember that Jesus calls us to a conversion of heart, to strive to pattern our lives after the life of Christ through prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. As we prepare ourselves for Easter, assuring the fruitfulness of this holy season, call to mind the poignant Scripture verse: "Even now, says the Lord, return to me with your whole heart, with fasting, and weeping, and mourning. Rend your hearts, not your garments, and return to the Lord, your God." (Joel 2:12-18)
Quick reminder -- we've decided as a council to focus on raising funds for the Beacon of Light Pregnancy Support Center. With the primary aim of keeping women from having an abortion, Beacon of Light is a Christian-based non-profit organization in Orange County, NY serving young mothers through two pregnancy clinics and two maternity homes. Their services include pregnancy tests, ultrasounds, life-affirming, counseling and education, and much more. Our goal is to raise $5,000 for the organization through fundraisers to be held this spring. That means it's time for us to step up to the plate and focus on raising money to pursue this goal. At our next meeting on Thursday, March 10, we'll discuss fundraising strategies and objectives in more detail. I hope to see you all there!
Lastly, I ask that you please continue to keep Charles Giles in your prayers as he recovers from the coronavirus and underlying lung issues.
Blessed Fr. Michael J. McGivney, pray for us!
Vivat Jesus,
Kevin St. Pierre, GK
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Upcoming Council Meetings
Thursday, March 10, 2022
St. Joseph's Church gymnasium/parish center
149 Cottage Street Middletown, NY
7:30 pm: Officer Meeting
8:00 pm: Business Meeting (refreshments and fellowship to follow)
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Upcoming Council Activities
Tuesdays, March & April
40 Days for Life at Goshen Planned Parenthood
Spring 2022 (Date TBD)
Basketball Free-Throw
Spring, 2022 (Date TBD)
Squires Exemplification
May 7, 2022 (Time TBD)
Fourth Degree Exemplification
Crowne Plaza, Suffern, NY
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Recent Council Activities
Sunday, October 3, 2021
Orange County Life Chain
Thursday, December 2, 2021
2021-22 Past Grand Knights Dinner
Sunday, December 12, 2021
Coats for Kids program distribution
Sunday, January 16, 2022
Showing of the movie "Unplanned"
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Recently Deceased Brothers
Tom Shortmis PGK (April 11, 2020)
Frank Catania (April 30, 2020)
Antonio Fotino (August 23, 2020)
Michael Noto, Jr. (February 21, 2021)
Edge Lopez (2022)
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Sick Brothers in Need
Charles Giles
Tom Sturles
Deacon Richard Trapani
Rich Fischer
Gary Texter
Gerry Ascerno
Randy Krause
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Father Mark Goring: Mystical Power to Fast | |
Godsplaining | Episode 131: Politicizing All of Life | |
Knights of Columbus Video of the Month | |
A Closer Look at the Incredible Ice Chapel in Michigan
This Knightcast clip examines the College Knights at Michigan Technological University who build an “Ice Chapel” each year with the intent to evangelize fellow students. More students attend Mass during the weekend this chapel is built than any other weekend of the year.
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Saint Reflection of the Month | |
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“Give something, however small, to the one in need. For it is not small to one who has nothing. Neither is it small to God, if we have given what we could.”
Saint Gregory Nazianzen
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Field Agent Report
March, 2022
March arrives and Lent begins on the very next day, March 2. We all know that Lent is the time of preparation for Easter. It begins on Ash Wednesday and ends with Holy Thursday. As we prepare to celebrate the Lord’s resurrection we are to exercise self-control and self-denial by fasting. We are encouraged to encounter Christ in the reading of Scripture and we are to serve others by the giving of alms.
When I was a kid, the “go to” self-denial was giving up chocolate…made those chocolate Easter bunnies most tasty! I think a lot of us are creatures of habit when it comes to self-denial. We continue on the same path by “giving up” the same things each year. Although self-denial is important as a practice, I’ve gotten a little older and a bit more introspective. I try to think of positive things to do rather than what I want to give up. Here are some of the things on a personal level that I’m going to try: Devote some time each day to reading Scripture. I’m not going to read whole books or commit to something I can’t achieve, but for 10 minutes each day I’m going to read the Good Book. I think reading scripture every day is good habit to nurture.
Rather than “giving up” I’m going to try to “give away.” It doesn’t help anyone…other than me…if I give up chocolate again this year. But if I give away to the poor, that can have a positive effect on me and on someone else. God has blessed me with so many material blessings I can afford to part with some. And that includes money. I’m determined to be more generous this Lent.
As men of faith, let’s take advantage of some of the many program offerings during Lent. Some of these programs are done diocesan-wide, some at the local parish level, and many councils have special programs for prayer and reflection. If you are able, perhaps you can lead or help lead a program at your council. I know for me, being involved with other men of faith strengthens me.
As we prepare spiritually for this new liturgical season of Lent, don’t forget the temporal. Tempus fugit, memento mori! I am honored to carry on our blessed founder’s vision of protecting Catholic families.
Vivat Jesus!
Matthew Lynch, Field Agent
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John Paul the Great Council 486
149 Cottage Street
Middletown, NY, US 10940
www.kofc486.org
845.551.0033
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