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2017-2018 SCHOLARSHIP DEADLINES APPROACHING Applications are still available either at the council or by written request from Chairman Eric Snyder. Please note the guidelines on the next page for the four-year Prebys-Miles Scholarship. Applications must be submitted by the May 30th deadline. The council will also offer one Ervin R. Micinski Scholarship, awarded to a son, daughter, grandson or granddaughter of a current or deceased member of our council. The Micinski Scholarship is a one year scholarship in the amount of $1500 for a Marian or St. Joseph student, regardless of grade (incoming freshman thru senior). This scholarship deadline is June 15th. Prebys-Miles Scholarship applicants who are not awarded are automatically considered for the Micinski Scholarship.
Apply now! Don’t miss this great opportunity!
OFFICER NOMINEES FOR UPCOMING ELECTION The Nominating Committee reports that the following nominations have been made and that nominations will remain open until the election at our next business meeting June 12th. Positions are open to all 3rd Degree members in good standing.
Grand Knight . . . . . . . . . . . Patrick Hess Deputy Grand Knight . . . . OPEN Chancellor. . . . . . . . . . . . . Bob Ramesh Recorder . . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Horan/Tim McBride Treasurer . . . . . . . . . . . . . John Ryal Advocate . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Paul Stevenson Warden . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Greg White Inside Guard . . . . . . . . . . . Frank Verteramo Outside Guard . . . . . . . . . . John Horan/Tim McBride 1st year Trustee . . . . . . . . . Scott Gring
Volume 45, Issue 06 South Bend, Indiana June 2017
Knights Host Annual “Lourdes Ball” to Support Pilgrimages
- William G. Schmitt
SOUTH BEND--A theologian’s commentary on Our Lady of Lourdes and participants’ donations of about $1,500 for a pilgrimage to the site of her apparition spread inspiration at a Knights of Columbus “Lourdes Ball” on May 20.
Knights Council 553 hosted the event for the 52nd year. Members and families came from various area parishes, helping to raise funds for travel to Lourdes, France—support traditionally offered to a selected individual who seeks healing where the Blessed Mother appeared in 1858. The annual ball once again combined dinner and dancing with a silent auction and a guest speaker focused on Mary and graces attributed to her intercession.
This year’s speaker, Rev. Edward O’Connor, C.S.C., emeritus professor of theology at Notre Dame, retold details from the life of Bernadette Soubirous, to whom Mary appeared in Lourdes. He noted that Mary identified herself as the Immaculate Conception, and the teenager relayed this information to the local bishop.
“The dogma of the Immaculate Conception had been defined [by the Vatican] four years previously in 1854, but Bernadette didn’t know what these words meant,” O’Connor said. This reference added credence to Bernadette’s telling of Our Lady’s message. The seer later became a nun and became known for her holiness and lively humor despite suffering serious illness for a number of years.
As she approached death, according to O’Connor, the last words she wrote in her journal were, “The more I am crucified, the more I rejoice.”
“Today, about 2 million pilgrims come to Lourdes every year,” said O’Connor, who is due to celebrate his 70th anniversary of ordination in the Congregation of Holy Cross next year. A book he edited, The Dogma of the Immaculate Conception: History and Significance, was first published in 1958 but has been reissued this year by the University of Notre Dame Press.
The ball’s silent auction drew substantial bidding on such items as premium group packages offered by local golf courses and a statue of Our Lady of Lourdes provided by Divine Mercy Gifts, the area’s Catholic bookstore.
Estimated receipts from the successful bidders totaled more than $1,500. Net receipts from ticket sales, not calculated as of this writing, added to the ball’s total contribution. The Knights council said funds will be provided for a Lourdes pilgrim yet to be chosen, continuing a tradition grounded in Lourdes’ history of miraculous healings of various sorts. One local couple attending the ball rose to give a testimony about how a family member whose pilgrimage was previously funded had experienced a healing in her relationship with the Lord.
Rev. Edward Krause, C.S.C., a theologian and Notre Dame graduate like O’Connor, led the gathering in prayer and made remarks highlighting his brother priest’s extensive resume.
Krause, ordained in 1967, has taught ethics and held leadership roles in a variety of Catholic organizations. He has served on the board of South Bend’s Apostolate of Divine Mercy in Service of Life, Marriage, and the Family. He is a son of Notre Dame’s legendary Athletic Director, Edward “Moose” Krause.
O’Connor is known for his love of Mary, the Holy Spirit, and needy people throughout the area. For decades, he led the rosary recitation nearly every night at Notre Dame’s Grotto of Our Lady of Lourdes—a devotion frequently joined by Knights of Columbus.
K.C. Pocius, a long-time member of Council 553, and his wife, Toni, co-chaired the Lourdes Ball. Fourth Degree Knights from the area began the ball with a ceremonial color guard, and attendees joined in the Pledge of Allegiance. The Knights of Columbus nationwide co-sponsor a program that recently sent a group of military veterans as American Warrior Pilgrims to Lourdes.
(This article has been submitted to Today’s Catholic for future publication)
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A HEART-FELT THANK YOU to the members of the Lourdes Ball Planning Committee,
staff and patrons who supported by attending! Outstanding work for a wonderful event!
ST. THERESE LITTLE FLOWER MEN’S PRAYER BREAKFAST
You are invited to Mass and the Men's Prayer Breakfast Saturday June 3, 2017 at St. Therese Little Flower Catholic Church. Breakfast will be served in the Parish Center after the 8 :a.m. Mass at approx. 8;50 a.m. . Our Speaker will be Ash Scarborough, Young Adult Min-ister at St. Therese Little Flower C.C.. Come and enjoy a good breakfast, fellowship and spiritual nourishment at our last breakfast before our Summer break. Bring suggestions for speakers and pro-grams for the next season of Men's Prayer Breakfasts - Sept. to June 2018. Thanks for your participation this past year 2016-2017. Have a safe and enjoyable summer.
Little Flower Breakfast Planning Committee Joe Mauck Charles Ingram, Jr.
Ron Miller Vince Feck
ST. AUGUSTINE PARISH SOUP KITCHEN is often in need of hands to help serve the noon meal on Mondays, Wednesdays and Fridays from 11 am to 12:30 pm. If you would be interested in giving of your time on one of these days, the kitchen is located on the west end of the church building at 1501 West Washington St. You can also call Peter Smith at 574-234-6334 to see what days would be most appreciated.
POLKA & PIEROGI FEST—BEST WEEK EVER It couldn’t be the best week ever without our famous pierogi accompanied by our very own Bill Schmitt and his accordion. As part of South Bend’s upcoming best week celebration, our hall will host these two great attractions—as well as Polish sausage and all the other great things that go along with them. Steve will be looking for assistance with this event which will be held at the hall. Set up will begin at 9 am, with the band performing between noon and 4 pm. Come out and help while having a great time raising money to support our worthy causes. Call Steve for details at 574-220-1212 or email him at [email protected].
POPE FRANCIS’ MONTHLY PRAYER INTENTION FOR JUNE
National Leaders That national leaders may firmly commit themselves to ending the
arms trade, which victimizes so many innocent people.
OUR DEGREE TEAM IS LOOKING FOR SOME NEW MEMBERS!
Want to be a part of something special? Make a lasting impression on a new Brother Knight? We are looking for some new members to participate in our monthly degree ceremonials. Please notify DGK Patrick Hess if interested at [email protected].
JULY MEANS TWO GROUPS OF GREAT FRIENDS CYCLING FOR GREAT CAUSES—This year the fine young men
of Pi Kappa Phi Fraternity will stop in South Bend on July 28th as part of the North leg of the Ability Experience—Journey of Hope cross-country cycling event. Our annual commitment to this worthwhile endeavor is to host these athletes and serve them a restaurant style spaghetti dinner in recognition of their efforts. If you haven’t met these wonderful young men, please make an effort to come out to the hall and hear their fascinating stories. THE VERY NEXT DAY our friends from Dayton Right to Life will hold their 5th Annual ND2UD Ride for Life, a cycling adventure to raise
money and awareness for the Dayton Right to Life organization. Unlike years past, they are flipping around the route—leaving from the University of Notre Dame rather than finishing up in South Bend. Come out to campus and send the riders off with a great show of pro-life support. More details to follow on how we may also support this year’s event.
A HUGE THANK YOU to Bob Ramesh and all who helped collect a whopping $1,204.62 during our Campaign for Intellectual & Physical Disabilities (also knowns as the Tootsie Roll Drive) held on May 20th. Great job, everyone!
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Matt McLeod · Thomas Gryp Joseph Pusztai · Kristian Engelsen
Craig Phillips · Norbert Drazazgowski Msgr. Michael Heintz · Jenario Morgan
Ryan Greutman · Tyler Andrews George Patton · William Burke Ben Cashman · Briant Estrella James Riordan · Jeffrey Magee
Steve Lee · Greg Jones Tim McBride · Sean Scott
Paul Waddy · David Kaczynski Arnold Royeca · John Ryal
Edward & Shirley Buras John & Patricia Cheeseman
Dr. Greg & Mindi Dugard Jim & Nancy Frye
Greg & Patricia Gehred Stephen & Jennifer Little
Rick & Elisa Podrasky Arnold & Mariflor Royeca Chris & Corissa Simpson
David & Kathlyn Sobieralski Dr. John & Marilyn Toepp
Hilaire & Shirley Wittenbrink Edward & Catherine Baer
Eric & Eva Snyder Chris & Daria Godfrey Ed & Debbie Pilipow
Chris & Kristine Alumbaugh Mitchell & Marylou Strock
Robert & Nadine Boyd Ted & Sharyl Dawes
Frank & Andrea Verteramo Gerald & Carol Jacquay Paul & Shayla Blaschko Brian & Tina Masterson Vincent & Denise Warth Glenn & Elizabeth Terry
2016-2017 COUNCIL OFFICERS
Chaplain: Rev. Vincent Coppola, C.S.C.
(574) 233-2179, [email protected]
Grand Knight: Scott A. Gring (Pat)
(574) 288-1985, [email protected]
Deputy Grand Knight: Patrick M. Hess (Cecelia)
(574) 286-1916, [email protected]
Chancellor: Sean P. Scott (Ellen)
(574) 315-6417, [email protected]
Warden: Gregory W. White (Cory)
(574) 232-9788,
Financial Secretary: Dr. John B. Toepp, PGK (Marilyn)
(574) 291-3181, [email protected]
Treasurer: John M. Ryal (Erin)
(574) 289-9792, [email protected]
Lecturer: Bartholomew J. Timm
(574) 210-4357, [email protected]
Recorder: Francesco A. Verteramo (Andrea)
(574) 220-4801, [email protected]
Inside Guard: Paul W. Stevenson
(574) 277-9849, [email protected]
Outside Guard: Timothy C. McBride (Tish)
(574) 277-5140, [email protected]
Outside Guard: John J. Horan (Janice)
(574) 233-9773, [email protected]
First Year Trustee: Eric D. Snyder (Eva)
(574) 233-1286, [email protected]
Second Year Trustee: Stephen Elek, Jr., PGK (Anna)
(574) 291-0550, [email protected]
Third Year Trustee: Robert P. Ramesh (Beverly)
(574) 289-9732, [email protected]
Anchor Submissions E-mail [email protected] to submit entries for the newsletter. Entries are due by the 18th of the
month prior to publication.
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR JUNE
1st 4th Degree Meeting 3rd Little Flower Men’s Prayer Breakfast/ Best Week Ever—Polka & Pierogi Fest 7th Euchre Night 12th Officer’s Meeting/Business Meeting/ ELECTION OF OFFICERS 14th Senior Card Day/Euchre Night 18th Father’s Day 20th SBCC Meeting 21st Euchre Night 26th Initiation Degree/Social Meeting 28th Senior Card Day/Euchre Night
UPCOMING EVENTS FOR JULY
4th INDEPENDENCE DAY 5th Euchre Night 6th 4th Degree Meeting 10th Officer’s Meeting/Business Meeting 12th Senior Card Day/Euchre Night 18th SBCC Meeting 191h Euchre Night 24th Initiation Degree/Social Meeting 26th Senior Card Day/Euchre Night 28th Journey of Hope Spaghetti Dinner 29th ND2UD Ride for Life
The Anchor Monthly Bulletin
June 2017 Published Monthly
Knights of Columbus #553
South Bend, IN 46617-2709
Issue No. 06
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