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August 2016 Newsletter
BADGES and KCLA SHIRTS
If you would like to order a KCLA badge
OR shirt, please contact Janet Youmans,
615-525-3920 or email
HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!
Halina Biddle, Sep 2 Lucky VanDeGejuchte, Sep 3
Kathy Lesniewski, Sep 7 Joann Doss, Sep 19
Loretto Walsh, Sep 19 Darlene Beardsley Sep 20 Noreen Prenzler, Sep 23
Liz Kubica, Sep 30
JOANN’S SUNSHINE CORNER
If anyone knows of a member who is ill or could use some good wishes, please
contact Joann Doss, ph: 871-7269 or [email protected]
September Events First Friday Adoration, Friday, Sept. 2 , 7 p.m. KCLA Membership Meeting, Tues, Sept. 6, 7 p.m. St Stephen Treasure Hunt, Sept. 7 thru Sep 10 & KCLA Bake Sale Sept. 9 and Sept. 10 Haiti Sewing Workshop, Sept. 17, 10 a.m. Social Meeting and Pot Luck, Sept. 19, 6:30 p.m. 40 Days for Life begins – Sept. 28 St Stephen Fall Festival, Sept. 24
BABY TOTES Beth Heckel and Joan Gunter:
We now have a bin in the old Church labeled
KCLA – Baby Totes.
We need the following for the baby totes
1. Gifts for the Mom 2. Desitin 3. Baby Lotion
4. Baby Wash 5. Unisex sleep and plays 6. Girls and boy’s onesies
Cash donations are also much appreciated!
MEMBERSHIP DUES
Dues are $5 a year.
Knights of Columbus Council #9282 Ladies Auxiliary 14544 Lebanon Road, Old Hickory, TN 37138 “And remember, I am with you always, to the end of the age” Matthew 28:20
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Knight of the Month for July 2016:
Tom Doss
Family of the Month for July:
Mark and Beth Heckel
COURAGE LION PROGAM
Joan Gunter
The Courage Lion Program is dedicated to children who are entering the hospital for a serious illness, injury or surgery. Each Courage Lion comes with the book “Courage Pockets”, which introduces the story of a young lion, Duffy, who faces the challenge of recovering from an injury. Duffy is a therapeutic animal used to enhance communication and is intended to reduce anxiety and fear. The KC Ladies Auxiliary sponsors the Courage Lion Program at Saint Stephen Catholic Community and would like to help each hospitalized child through what could be a frightening experience by giving him/her a “Duffy” Courage Lion of their own. If you have a child entering the hospital please call Joan Gunter, KCLA, at 773-8518.
FIRST FRIDAY ADORATION IS September 6 Please make it a point this year to attend at least one First Friday Adoration in the Church at 7:00 pm. Come spend a quiet hour with Jesus. Spending time alone with God rids our minds of distraction so that we can focus on Him and hear His Word. Abiding in Him, we enjoy the intimacy to which He calls us and come to truly know Him. What better place to spend some time in adoration and prayer.
Mass for the Rite of First Religious Profession Submitted by: Helen Walsh
“Sister, what do you desire?” The mercy of God and yours” Mass for the Rite of First Religious Profession was held on Thursday, July 28, 2016 at the Cathedral of the Incarnation. Nine Sisters received their black veils. The Most Reverend David Choby was the main celebrant, homilist, was Reverend Nathaniel Kuhn of Wisconsin and Master of Ceremonies was Reverend John Sims Baker. Knights of Columbus and members of the Ladies Auxiliary were invited to attend. Grand Knight Bill Walsh and Helen; Past Grand Knight, Bob Young, SK Bill Gunter and Joan, and SK Tom Doss and Joann attended.
Before – white veils
After – black veils
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Each Sister had a separate room assigned to visit with her family and friends. The Knights and Ladies were honored to have a room also for visiting and socializing.
The three “Bs”, Bill Walsh, Bill Gunter and Bob Young
Christmas in July Packaging Baby Items
August 6, 2016
Saturday, August 6th it was Christmas in July for Caring Choices which provides pregnancy counseling and adoption services through Catholic Charities of TN. The St. Stephen KCLA collected “all things baby” during the month of July. Christmas in July began 4 years under the leadership of then KCLA President, Helen Walsh. Each year the project has grown with more and more participation and more and more “baby things” for Caring Choices. Total this year: 3965 diapers (we packaged them in sets of 25 diapers per package). 4 car seats 1 Pack n play Infant seat 130 packages of baby wipes $120 150+ outfits, towels, blankets. bottles, cups, formula, lotion, baby wash, and bibs. This year the KCLA joined forces with members of St. Stephen who are participating in the 2016 Mercy Challenge. Rochelle Redding is the coordinator of the Mercy Challenge at St Stephen. Julie Boiles, Supervisor, Caring Choices and Aimee Mayer, Catholic Charities Coordinator Social Concerns and Advocacy gathered with us. A special thank you to Pam Wegenka and Pat Porter, the co-chairs. We didn’t know anything involving diapers could be so much fun!
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Norma Otto and Sherrie Rollins
Pam Wegenka, Rochelle Redding and Mary Blevens
Ladies of Charity – Lay Spiritual Moderator Submitted by: Helen Walsh Our own KCLA President, Lorine Bourland wears many hats. On Friday, August 12, 2016, she was installed as the Lay Spiritual Moderator for Ladies of Charity in Nashville. Sister Fran Ryan was at the August membership meeting to officially install Lorine in the position. Lorine has been performing the duties of Lay Spiritual Moderator since late summer of 2014, all while learning Vincentian Spirituality.
Lorine writes the reflections for the Ladies of Charity newsletter and the Devotionals for the board meetings. The August meeting was hosted by the Ladies of Saint Stephen Catholic Community and they provided the delicious food for the luncheon. Father Pat Kibby and Deacon Fred Bourland were also present.
Father Kibby was the Celebrant for the Mass. Pictured are: Deacon Fred Bourland, Lucky VanDeGejuchte, Lorine Bourland, Sister Ryan and Father Patrick Kibby
Sister Fran Ryan explaining the process of becoming a Lay Spiritual Moderator. Thank you Lorine – your written reflections are wonderful and God filled.
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ANGELS IN OUR CITY – Submitted by: Helen Walsh With everything happening in our world these days, all the drama with the upcoming Presidential elections, horrible news every night; we need to hear Good, see Good and do Good. We need to turn our attention to the good things happening in our world, not ignoring the bad, but also not dwelling on it all the time. So, with that being said: There are “angels in our midst”. Every day people touch the lives and hearts of people everywhere. What may seem small to some, is huge for others. We see it every day within the community of St. Stephen and throughout our city but do we really pay attention. I want to tell you a couple stories and hope that you will submit some stories to me that you know of people that go above and beyond. I would love to feature them in our newsletter. Our own recent Lady of the Year, Jeannine Mackie, handmade a beautiful “jelly roll” dress for our Granddaughter, Charlotte. Charlotte has met Ms. Jeannine many times and looks for her at the Halloween party, Breakfast with Santa and the Easter Egg Hunt. Here is Charlotte wearing her dress to Mass at St Stephen. Jeannine you are a special lady. Charlotte loves her dress; it is truly beautiful. She received many compliments when she wore it to
Church. Jeannine – thank you.
Charlotte Grace Walsh The Band Director at William Henry Oliver Middle School in Nashville, Susan Waters, has been purchasing white shirts at Goodwill (money out of her own pocket) for her band students who cannot afford to buy a shirt. She also buys black dress pants and black shoes whenever she sees them or her budget allows. The band students wear the black and white for special performances they present at the school throughout the year. I heard about this from our Son, Jason, who teaches at Overton High School. It seems the Band Directors of Metro are one big family and the KCLA is also known among them for offering them a helping hand when needed. In the past, the KCLA has collected shoes and clothes for Overton High School and the KCLA continues the coat drive for McMurray Middle School each November. Every Sumner, the KCLA gives a donation for an unwed young Mother to attend a camp to learn to take care of her newborn. Seems like Camille Multra is always carrying something around or bringing and taking clothes, food, boxes, toys, and “stuff” everywhere. Camille is an active St. Stephen KCLA member and is always
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helping others and constantly collecting clothes for others. Recently Camille was the recipient of several “huge” boxes of shirts and other clothes. Somehow they ended up in my garage. There are no coincidences – here is Ms. Waters with an
arm full of washed, pressed, white shirts. Thought I had given up ironing but glad I kept that “hot thing”. Thank you Camille! By the way, keep an eye open for dress black pants and black dress shoes – just saying. So, come on and tell me those “angel stories for the newsletter.”
Pro-Life Submitted by Pam Wegenka and Kathy Walsh
“Simply being pro-life doesn’t save babies. Acting pro-life does.” Wilson County Right to Life is a non-profit, charitable organization which works to advocate respect for human life through public education, protective public policy and the development of an active pro-life movement in our community.
Wilson Co. Right to Life meets on the 4th Tues. of each month (except Aug & Dec) at 7 PM at the Mt. Juliet First Baptist Church, 735 N Mt. Juliet Rd, Mt. Juliet, TN 37122. IT’S WILSON COUNTY FAIR TIME – COME BY THE WILSON COUNTY RIGHT TO LIFE BOTH AND SAY HELLO TO YOUR FELLOW MEMBERS. Thank you to Bill and Helen Walsh, Pam Wegenka, and Camilla Multra from St. Stephen for signing up to help. Still time if you want to help, contact Pam Wegenka OR come by the both and stick some money in the donation jar! Thanks so much for your willingness to help with the fair this year! Please pray our time there will be very fruitful – that hearts and minds would be changed for LIFE! October is respect Life Month. We are in the planning stage. If interested in helping please contact us: Pam Wegenka, [email protected] Kathy Walsh, [email protected] Pro Life Co-chairs 40 Days for Life: September 28-November 6, 7am-6pm. We welcome all our prayer partners joining us in this peaceful, prayerful vigil on the sidewalk outside of Planned Parenthood in Nashville, 412 Dr. D.B. Todd Blvd, 37203. Everyone will sign a statement of peace which helps to focus our prayer intentions toward love and compassion for the women and men going into Planned Parenthood. We will remain on the concrete sidewalk, which is the right-of-way and not block the driveway.
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Usually during business hours there will be trained sidewalk advocates who will try to speak with the women and men offering them safer, happier alternatives.
Everyone will be in prayer while out on the sidewalk. We hope that this experience, whether you are a "veteran" or a "first-timer," will help you to comprehend the gravity of the situation that these women face and the importance of our loving presence on the sidewalk. Please park on Pearl Street. Kick off rally at St. Edward Catholic Church on September 30, Mass at 6:30 followed by a rally at 7:30. Our KCLA Group is scheduled to pray at Planned Parenthood on Friday mornings at 10:00. We are not limited to praying only on Friday. Join any Parish praying at any time during the 40 days or sign up online for a specific time. The date for the Jericho March around Planned Parenthood will be Saturday, October 22nd at noon. https://40daysforlife.com/local-campaigns/nashville/
Pregnancy Care Center's 2016 Walk for Life is on September 17th.
Registration begins at 8:45 at First Baptist Church, Mt. Juliet Road. Walk at your convenience between 9-11 a.m. Come rain or shine. Indoor track will be used in case of heavy rain. 2-mile flat course. Bring the whole family. You may join the St. Stephen KCLA team online and select Kathy Walsh as a liason. https://secure.ministrysync.com/ministrysync/event/website/home/?
Protect The People's Vote on Amendment 1:
Sign the 6th Circuit Court Amicus Brief
http://www.yeson1tn.org/protect_the_peoples_vote
Rather than accept defeat, Planned Parenthood is willing to disenfranchise pro-life voters in order to ensure that Tennessee remains an abortion destination. That was unacceptable on Election Day 2014 and it remains so nearly two years after clear public approval of Amendment 1. On November 4, 2014, Tennessee voters approved passage of pro-life Amendment 1 to the Tennessee Constitution by a margin of 53-47 percent. Three days later, Planned Parenthood Board Chair, Tracey E. George and other Planned Parenthood Board members filed a federal lawsuit claiming that their voting rights had been violated and that ballots were not properly counted.
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Yes on 1 calls the lawsuit one more example of pro-abortion activists refusing to trust the common sense and compassion of Tennesseans who largely favor legal protections for abortion-vulnerable women, girls and unborn children in our state. "Amendment 1 was passed with a clear majority of Tennesseans casting a vote to approve the language," said Brian Harris, coordinator for Yes on 1 Ballot Committee. "No voter should be stripped of their right to effect social change with their vote or to positively impact the public policies of their community, state and nation." On April 22, 2016, Federal District Court Judge Kevin Sharp ruled in favor of the Planned Parenthood plaintiffs and demanded a recount of the ballots on Amendment 1. Sharp also maintained that the ballot of any Tennessean having voted for Amendment 1 but not also casting a vote in the Governor's race must be thrown out. The case is now on appeal to the U.S. Sixth Circuit Court of Appeals in Cincinnati with a hearing date to be set. The Yes on 1 Ballot Committee urges concerned Tennesseans to Protect the People's Vote on Amendment 1 by signing the Friend-of-the-Court (amicus) brief being filed by Yes on 1.
KCLA BAKE SALE / TREASURE HUNT Submitted by: Bettyann Tompson
On Sept. 9 & 10 we will have our Annual KCLA Bake Sale. Shifts are available and of course we need: Baked Goods, Soft Drinks & Water! Contact Ellen Dammann or Bettyann Tompson if you can help! Since our “Bake Sale Shifts” work so well, we are helping the Knights by inviting ALL PARISHIONERS to help with the sale. St. Stephen receives half the proceeds! Beginning at Noon Wednesday, 9/7 in Room 105 we will sort clothes and in the Upper Parking Lot on both days we need help organizing and pricing these areas before the sale: Holiday, Kitchen, Linens, Toys & Home Décor. See the Church Bulletin weekend 8/20 & 21 for more information or email Bettyann [email protected].
Mission Statement: The Ladies Auxiliary of the Saint Stephen Knights of Columbus Council 9282 strives to support the improvement of life for all members of the Council, Auxiliary members and their families and the parish community at large, as well as the spiritual and temporal efforts of the Council membership in achieving this goal through prayer, example and good works. We shall work through our shared faith, vision, goals and efforts to strengthen and encourage Council and Auxiliary members and their families in providing an avenue to contribute to the parish community and cultivate leadership qualities among catholic ladies.
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Officers, Chairpersons, and Co-Chairs: President: Lorine Bourland Ph: 754-6899 Email: [email protected] Vice President: Sharon Jakubowski Ph: 719-371-8144 Email: [email protected] Recording Secretary: Sherri Mayberry Ph: 615-902-1240 Email: [email protected] Treasurer: Pat Barki Ph: 615-647-7578 Email: [email protected] Corresponding Secretary: Janet Youmans Ph: 615-525-3920 Email: [email protected] Financial Secretary: Joyce Davis Ph: 615-847-2623 Email: Joyce_Davis [email protected] Parliamentarian/By-Laws: Angie Thompson Ph: 615-883-7616 Email: [email protected] Spiritual Life: Ellen Dammann Ph: 615-916-0059 Email: [email protected] Sunshine: Joann Doss Ph.: 615-871-7269 Email: [email protected] Events/Public Relations: Susan Hawkins Ph: 615-400-0160 Email: [email protected]
Communications: Helen Walsh Ph.: 615-419-4427 Email: [email protected] Bettyann Tompson Ph: 615-828-2354 Email: [email protected] Pro-Life: Kathy Walsh Ph.: 615-883-9273 Email: [email protected] Pam Wegenka Ph.: 615-773-2726 Email: [email protected] Baby Totes: Beth Heckel Ph: 615-316-0631 Email: [email protected] Courage Lions and Baby Totes: Joan Gunter Ph: 615-773-8518 Email: [email protected] Senior Awareness: Donna Engel Ph: 720-331-7148 Email: [email protected] Loretto Walsh Ph: 615-847-4648 Email: [email protected] Dessert Chair: Theresa Bradley Ph: 579-4341 Email: [email protected] Historian: Mary English Ph: 615-758-9709 Email: [email protected] Founding President: Linda Norfleet Ph: 615-322-7048 Email: [email protected] Past President: Bettyann Tompson Ph: 615-883-3422 Email: [email protected]