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Volume 9 Issue 3 MAR 2014 Publication of the Texas State Council Knights of Columbus
… from the State Deputy
… from the Texas State Council
STATE DEPUTY Jim Collins (Duchess)
832-656-5995 (cell)
STATE CHAPLAIN Most Reverend Archbishop
Gustavo Garcia-Siller MSp.S
San Antonio
210-734-2620 (office)
STATE SECRETARY Terry Simonton (Estelle)
254-721-1116 (cell)
STATE TREASURER Doug Oldmixon (Jo-Dee)
512-415-6960 (cell)
STATE ADVOCATE Diego Pena (Pia)
210-542-2221(cell)
STATE WARDEN Rudy Escamilla (Amy)
210-710-9345 (cell)
IMMEDIATE
PAST STATE DEPUTY Tony Herreth (Marty)
832-451-7641 (cell)
Jim Collins STATE DEPUTY Dear Brother Knights,
Worthy Grand Knights and District Deputies, your councils and districts
should be in the final planning stages of the March Membership Recruitment
Church Drive to be held on Founders Day weekend of March 29. Along with
the handouts on the council’s recent accomplishments, make sure the
recruiters have an adequate supply of Form 100s, and arrange for pulpit
announcements.
After the announcement by your pastor or fellow Knight at the end of each
Mass, you can direct attention to the members who will be in front of the
church entrance with prospect cards and membership documents and to
answer your questions. I need to emphasize, asking a Catholic man to join
our ranks is not just handing him a card after Mass with a name and phone
number he can call. We must take the initiative in the recruitment process to
explain who the Knights of Columbus really are, and that is not possible with
the few minutes you have outside the church after Mass.
If you’re interested in helping those in need, serving your parish, growing in
your faith, or having exclusive access to top-rated insurance protection for
your family, then the Knights of Columbus is the organization for you. We
need to emphasize becoming a Knight of Columbus can transform your life.
Plan to have an open house following Mass at the parish hall and invite our
Field Agents to participate in the recruitment drives. Their knowledge and
training will enhance the recruitment process and they can explain our top
quality insurance program that will protect our families.
Becoming a Knight of Columbus can transform your life. As a Knight, you
have the opportunity to support your parish, give back to your community,
grow in your faith, and gain exclusive access to our top-rated insurance
program to protect your family.
Everyone Should Be In
The Final Planning Stages
of March Membership
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SUPREME DIRECTOR Javier Martinez (Marietta)
832-721-3004 (cell)
ASSOCIATE
STATE CHAPLAIN Most Reverend Bishop
George Sheltz
713-659-5461 (office)
ASSISTANT TO
STATE CHAPLAIN Deacon “Mitch” Chavez
956-624-2887
EXECUTIVE
SECRETARY Mike McLaughlin (Dawn)
512-442-1492 (office)
STATE ADMIN
ACCOUNTANT Kari Jordan
512-442-1492 (office)
STATE ADMIN
COUNCIL RECORDS Kathleen McLoughlin
512-442-1492 (office
STATE COUNCIL
OFFICE 6633 Highway 290 East
Suite 204
Austin, TX 78723-1157
512-442-1492 (office)
512-326-1492 (fax)
The “FINISH LINE” is published monthly by the State Deputy and electronically posted on the tkofc
website by the Editor. This publication is a running outlook of the activities, events, award criteria, and
due dates for the next 30-60-90 days. Specific questions about Membership, Charities, Programs,
Council Development, Communications, and the specific subjects therein should be directed to the
appropriate State Director. [Bobb Mahrer, Editor]
Copyright © 2014, Knights of Columbus, Texas State Council, Austin, Texas FINISH LINE Editor
Bobb Mahrer
903-450-0770 (cell)
No Catholic man is too busy to be an active Knight of Columbus,
and yes some will not join, but it is our responsibility to emphasize how
they can make a difference in the community and involve their family.
In fact, giving just one full day a year to the activities of the council can
make an enormous difference in in their parish and community.
These are just some of the reasons to become a Knight.
• Support the parish with its needs.
• Help meet the needs of those in the local community.
• Provide “Coats for Kids” and “Food for Families”.
• Support programs that benefit people with intellectual disabilities.
• Aid victims of natural disasters and other catastrophic events, local
and worldwide.
• Donate wheelchairs to people without mobility at home and abroad.
• Save lives through initiatives such as the “Ultrasound Program”.
Brother Knights, the Order is growing in membership every day and
with four months left in this fraternal year we have the opportunity to
make a difference in Texas with continued membership growth,
charitable giving, and protection for our families in Texas. Ask that
parishioner you see every Sunday at Mass to consider joining the
Knights of Columbus.
Thanks for all you do!
Happy St. Patrick’s Day … from the Texas State Council
Vivat Jesus!
Continued from page 1
Jim Collins, State Deputy
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MEMBERSHIP
STATE MEMBERSHIP
DIRECTOR Terry Fruge (Beth)
713-417-0571 (cell)
STATE RECRUITMENT
CHAIRMAN Jack Gunn (Lori)
972-989-7500 (cell)
STATE ALL COUNCILS ACTIVE
CHAIRMAN Tom Watters Sr. (June)
214-502-1320 (cell)
STATE
MEMBERSHIP 365
CHAIRMAN Carlos Martinez (Rosamar)
361-701-6280 (cell) [email protected]
STATE
COLLEGE COUNCILS
CHAIRMAN Tony Gutierrez
817-874-4673 (cell)
STATE CEREMONIALS
CHAIRMAN Clarence Fey (Helen)
210-402-0084
STATE RETENTION
CHAIRMAN Ed Glisky (Karen)
830-708-9928 (cell)
Lent is the Time
for Focus We Can Make a Difference
Terry Fruge, State Membership Director Terry Fruge
As things have wrapped-up in Sochi for the Winter Olympics, we prepare
for the upcoming Lenten Season by saying good-bye to the celebrating of
Christmas and New Years, on Mardi Gras. We then prepare through fasting,
abstinence, prayerful periods, and recruiting to make a difference during the
next six weeks.
We can make a difference by being a better person and possibly give up a
few vices, while getting “in tune” with our spiritual side. While many councils’
will be doing Fish Fries, it is an excellent opportunity to sit down and visit with
the Catholic Gentlemen that attend, get to know them a little better, and see if
they have a desire to also make a difference. Would they like to help us work
with Special Olympics, Wounded Warriors, Wheelchair Mission, or possibly
Pro-Life issues?
The District Deputies will be needing information from every council on
their Spring Church Drive success. This will flow through the Diocesan
Deputies to Tom Watters, State Membership Team Member, and on to
Supreme. We would like to know what was accomplished in February, and
the final tally at the end of March.
We are currently two-thirds through this Fraternal Year, and our State
Recruitment numbers are all around 66%, or better, which puts us right on
target to finish strong these final four months, and qualify for the “Circle ff
Honor”, where Texas belongs. I would love to see our Worthy State Deputy,
Jim Collins, receive this prestigious honor as he wraps-up two great years as
our leader. He and Duchess have logged thousands of miles on our behalf,
and this would be a fitting send-off.
Many of you are on the brink of qualifying for the many Recruitment
Incentives that are listed in the Star Guide, or the State Website. Your Grand
Knight or Financial Secretary can provide you a list of these. Please email
copies of new Form 100’s to [email protected], as soon as
possible following a First Degree to insure our new Knight begins his coverage
of benefits immediately. Let’s show our Brother Catholics how we make a
difference, and they may well want to join us.
Fraternally ,
Terry Fruge, State Membership Director
100,850 and Growing
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CHARITIES
STATE CHARITIES
DIRECTOR Mark Evans (Mary)
903-520-1359 (cell) [email protected]
STATE FUNDRAISING
CHAIRMAN Bill Elliott (Karen)
903-263-9092 (cell)
STATE SPECIAL
OLYMPICS CHAIRMAN Jack Harvey (Jerre)
214-226-3187 (cell)
STATE
INFIRMED PRIESTS
CARDINAL MEDEIROS
CHAIRMAN Paul Fehmel (Mary)
214-914-4308 (cell)
STATE
CHARITY REPORTS
HISTORICAL DATA
CHAIRMAN David Zwingman (Barbara)
832-289-5969 (cell)
STATE
CHAIRITIES BOARD
Boyd Burris (Patricia)
214-507-8420 (cell)
Bobb Mahrer (Glenda)
903-450-0770 (cell)
Joe Picard (Jeanne)
214-538-5715 (cell)
John Regan (Collen)
214-621-7100 (cell)
Charity: The 1st Principal
Are You Committed?
Mark Evans, State Charities Director
My Brother Knights,
Please note the following diocesan standings as of
01/31/2014. (Blue notes no change since 12/31/2014)
Mark Evans
Fraternally,
Mark Evans
Do you have your
2013-2014 Charity Pin?
DIOCESE GOAL CURRENT PERCENT
Amarillo 18,840.00 11,920.00 63.27%
Austin 116,600.00 62,818.34 53.88%
Beaumont 31,110.00 16,250.00 52.23%
Brownsville 38,370.00 15,875.00 41.37%
Corp Christi 45,870.00 16,098.40 35.10%
Dallas 95,530.00 71,987.40 75.36%
El Paso 23,590.00 9,735.00 41.27%
Fort Worth 84,740.00 69,116.84 81.56%
Gal-Houston 201,110.00 133,815.43 66.11%
Laredo 15,100.00 2,385.00 15.79%
Lubbock 15,630.00 11,541.00 73.84%
San Angelo 27,570.00 13,891.00 50.38%
San Antonio 121,630.00 78,388.32 64.45%
Tyler 24,400.00 23,234.00 95.22%
Victoria 66,490.00 46,827.00 70.43%
Texas 926,580.00 583,882.73 63.01%
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“Son of God” Movie In Theaters February 28
This major motion picture event, an experience
created to be shared among families and
communities across the U.S., brings the story of
Jesus’ life to audiences through compelling cinematic
storytelling that is both powerful and inspirational.
Now, the larger-than-life story of The New Testament
gets a larger-than life treatment in the stand-alone
feature SON OF GOD. Told with the scope and scale
of an action epic, the film features powerful
performances, exotic locales, dazzling visual effects
and a rich orchestral score from Oscar®-winner Hans
Zimmer. Portuguese actor Diogo Morgado portrays
Jesus as the film spans from his humble birth through
his teachings, crucifixion and ultimate resurrection.
Ash
Wednesday
Marks the
Beginning
of Lent March 5, 2014 is Ash Wednesday which marks
the beginning of the Season of Lent. It is a season of
penance, reflection, and fasting which prepares us for
Christ's Resurrection on Easter Sunday, through
which we attain redemption.
WHY WE RECEIVE ASHES
Following the example of the Nine vites, who did
penance in sackcloth and ashes, our foreheads are
marked with ashes to humble our hearts and reminds
us that life passes away on Earth. We remember this
when we are told,
"Remember, Man is dust, and
unto dust you shall return.“
Ashes are a symbol of penance made
sacramental by the blessing of the Church, and they
help us develop a spirit of humility and sacrifice. The
distribution of ashes comes from a ceremony of ages
past. Christians who had committed grave faults
performed public penance. On Ash Wednesday, the
Bishop blessed the hair shirts which they were to
wear during the forty days of penance, and sprinkled
over them ashes made from the palms from the
previous year. Then, while the faithful recited the
Seven Penitential Psalms, the penitents were turned
out of the church because of their sins -- just as
Adam, the first man, was turned out of Paradise
because of his disobedience. The penitents did not
enter the church again until Maundy Thursday after
having won reconciliation by the toil of forty days'
penance and sacramental absolution. Later, all
Christians, whether public or secret penitents, came
to receive ashes out of devotion. In earlier times, the
distribution of ashes was followed by a penitential
procession.
THE ASHES
The ashes are made from the blessed palms used in
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K of C Insurance Program Introduces Two New Policy Riders As part of the Order’s continued effort to provide the best
service to its members and their families, the Knights of
Columbus Insurance program now offers two accelerated
death benefit policy riders. The first is the Chronic Illnes
Accelerated Death Benefit (CI-ADB), and the second is the
Terminal Illness Accelerated Death benefit (TI-ADB). These
two new life riders provide additional living benefits on a
permanent life insurance plan. These riders are designed to
allow an insured to have access to death benefit money when
certain conditions are met before death. And best of all, there
are no premiums charged for these riders. See your agent.
State FreeMarch 1st
Ash Wednesday continued
the Palm Sunday celebration of the previous year.
The ashes are christened with Holy Water and are
scented by exposure to incense. While the ashes
symbolize penance and contrition, they are also a
reminder that God is gracious and merciful to those
who call on Him with repentant hearts. His Divine
mercy is of utmost importance during the season of
Lent, and the Church calls on us to seek that mercy
during the entire Lenten season with reflection,
prayer and penance.
At Masses and services of worship on this day,
ashes are imposed on the foreheads of the faithful (or
on the tonsure spots, in the case of some clergy). The
priest, minister, or in some cases officiating
layperson, marks the forehead of each participant
with black ashes in the sign of the cross, which the
worshipper traditionally retains until it wears off. The
act echoes the ancient Near Eastern tradition of
throwing ashes over one's head to signify repentance
before God (as related in the Bible). The priest or
minister says one or both of the following when
applying the ashes: Remember that thou art dust,
and to dust thou shalt return.—Genesis 3:19, and
Repent, and believe the Gospel.—Mark 1:15
The liturgical imposition of ashes on Ash
Wednesday is a sacramental, not a sacrament, and
in the Catholic understanding of the term the ashes.
Remember that thou art
dust, and to dust thou
shalt return.
—Genesis 3:19
Repent, and believe the
Gospel.
—Mark 1:15
themselves are also a sacramental. The ashes are
blessed according to various rites proper to each
liturgical tradition, sometimes involving the use of
Holy Water. In some churches, they are mixed with a
small amount of water[14] or olive oil,[15] which serve
as a fixative. In most liturgies for Ash Wednesday, the
Penitential psalms are read; Psalm 51 (LXX Psalm
50) is especially associated with this day.[16] The
service also often includes a corporate confession
rite.
In the Catholic Church, Ash Wednesday is
observed by fasting, abstinence from meat, and
repentance, a day of contemplating one's
transgressions. In the medieval period, Ash
Wednesday was the required annual day of
penitential confession occurring after fasting and the
remittance of the tithe. In other Christian
denominations these practices are optional, with the
main focus being on repentance. On Ash
Wednesday and Good Friday, Catholics between the
ages of 18 and 59 (whose health enables them to do
so) are permitted to consume only one full meal,
which may be supplemented by two smaller meals,
which together should not equal the full meal. Some
Catholics will go beyond the minimum obligations
demanded by the Church and undertake a complete
fast or a bread and water fast. Ash Wednesday and
Good Friday are also days of abstinence from meat
(mammals and fowl), as are all Fridays during Lent.
Some Catholics continue fasting throughout Lent, as
was the Church's traditional requirement, concluding
only after the celebration of the Easter Vigil.
The earliest date Ash Wednesday can occur is
February 4 (in a common year with Easter on March
22), which happened in 1573, 1668, 1761 and 1818
and will next occur in 2285. The latest date is March
10 (when Easter Day falls on April 25) which occurred
in 1546, 1641, 1736, 1886 and 1943.
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Pope Francis often says
that “true power is service.”
100,850
MEMBERS
AND GROWING Texas is now the
largest jurisdiction in
the America’s
Plan now for a First Degree
• Feb – Be My Valentine Recruitment
• Mar – Founders Day Recruitment
• Apr – Easter Recruitment
Congratulations to our
100,000th Texas Member
Samuel Esparza
Waco Council #13577
Baylor University
MARCH 29th MARKS 132 YEARS:
On March 29, 1882, now known as Founders’
Day, the Connecticut legislature granted a charter to
the Knights of Columbus, formally establishing it as a
legal corporation, thus, allowing our founder Father
Michael J. McGivney to realize his dream of an
organization of Catholic men dedicated to promoting
faith and fraternity while providing protection for
members’ families The Order’s principles at that time
were “Unity” and“ Charity”. Since then, the concepts
of “Fraternity” and “Patriotism” were added. Each of
these major concepts have and continue to play a
major role in the Order’s ceremonials.
Since the founding of our Order 132 years ago by
a parish priest, the Knights of Columbus has
maintained a strong and close relationship with our
priests. As a result of this relationship and notable
anniversary, our Assembly hosted the Clergy
Appreciation Dinner during January.
Today, the Knights of Columbus is an international
Catholic organization with 1.8 million members
dedicated to working for the Catholic Church,
Celebrate Founders Day
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The Texas State Council of the Knights of
Columbus held the state level contest of the Youth
Basketball Free-Throw at Antonian High School in
San Antonio on March 1, 2014.
March is BLITZ Month
State Youth Free-Throw Winners Announced
CATEGORY
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Boys 10
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The contest was held at Antonian College Preparatory High School in San Antonio on March 1, 2014.
The state contest is a part of the local, district,
regional, and state contest sponsored by the
Supreme Council for boys and girls ages 9 through
14.
To Be Announced
The BLITZ membership recruitment program is
one that is promoted by the Supreme Council,
particularly during the months of October and March
of each fraternal year. The following are the five
phases to the BLITZ program.
1. The Preparation Phase
2. The Execution Phase
3. The Follow-Up Phase
4. The Orientation Phase
5. The First Degree Details to each phase of the BLITZ program may
be found at the Supreme website www.kofc.org
community, and people. Last year, the Knights of
Columbus donated 70.1 million hours of volunteer
service and $167 million to charitable and benevolent
causes.
Locally, the Knights of Columbus annually make
significant contributions to the community through
youth scholarships and programs and food baskets
for the needy.
Founders’ Day continued
St. Patrick’s Day
March 17th Saint Patrick's Day, or the Feast of Saint Patrick is
a cultural and religious holiday celebrated on March
17th. It is named after Saint Patrick (c. AD 385–461),
the most commonly recognized of the patron saints of
Ireland.
Saint Patrick's Day was made an official Christian
feast day in the early seventeenth century and is
observed by the Catholic Church, the Anglican
Communion (especially the Church of Ireland), the
Eastern Orthodox Church, and the Lutheran Church.
The day commemorates Saint Patrick and the arrival
of Christianity in Ireland, as well as celebrates the
heritage and culture of the Irish in general.
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MARCH 2014 REMINDERS
q March 1-31, 2014 – March BLITZ Plan and order materials now for the next state-wide recruitment blitz.
q March 1, 2014 – State Council Per Capita is Due State Council Per Capita must be paid by the local council by March 1st in order
to qualify for the prestigious Lone Star Award for Excellence. The State Per Capita
must have been paid by December 31st in order to qualify for this award with
“Distinction”.
q March 1, 2014 – Deadline for State Council Educational Grant One grant of $1,000 is available in each diocese in addition to two $1,000 grants
available to Columbian Squires. Applications are available in the Star Guide or the
State Council website at www.tkofc.org and must be received by Aid to Education
Chairman David Zwingman (17106 Townes Road, Friendswood, TX 77546) no
later than March 1st. Winners will be announced at the State Convention in Dallas
(hosted by the Forth Worth Diocese).
q March 1, 2014 – State Council Catholic School Grant The Texas State Council will award one $2,000 “Catholic School Grant” to each
diocese. The grants are funded from the interest received from the Cardinal
Humberto Medeiros Fund and Christopher Trust Fund.
q March 1, 2014 – State Council Service Program Award Apps Due The State Council Service Program Award applications are due no later than March
1st, and should be sent directly to State Programs Director Chris Johnson (2121 N.
Banks, Pampa, TX 79065). The awards are divided into six categories: Church,
Community, Council, Family, Pro-Life, and Youth. The basis for judging is divided into
seven areas: Content, Participation of Membership, Program Originality, Committee
Planning, Delegation of Responsibility, Publicity, and Pictures. Councils may submit
applications for any or all six categories. The entry form and more details are available
in the Star Guide and the State Council website at www.tkofc.org.
q March 1, 2014 – State Council Free Throw Tournament The annual Texas State Council Free Throw Tournament for boys and girls from
10 through 14 years of age will be held on Saturday, March 1, at Antonian High
School (6425 West Ave.) in San Antonio. Contact Texas State Council Free-Throw
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MARCH 2014 REMINDERS continued
Chairman Carl Bernal in San Antonio at 210-323-9366 (cell) or email him at
[email protected] for more information. Registration is 8:00 AM – 10:00
AM. Competition begins at 10:00 AM. All entries must bring their birth certificate
and their entry form originating at the local council level. Trophies will be awarded
to the winners at the completion of the competition.
q March 9, 2014 – DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME BEGINS
q March 15, 2014 – Family of the Month (Form 1993A) Due The Grand Knight of each council should appoint a Family Activities Chairman
and select a Family of the Month each month. Form 1993A is due to the Supreme
Council office by the 15th of the month for the immediate past month. Two
families are selected from each jurisdiction each month to represent the Supreme
Council and those families receive a small statue of the Holy Family in recognition
of their selection. Participation in the “Family-of-the-Month” will count for one of
the requirements of the Youth Activities section of the Columbian Award. A
council that participates at least eight times in a timely manner during the fraternal
year will be recognized with a special certificate from the State Council. The
Family of the Month for February is due NOW.
q March 17, 2014 – ST. PATRICK’S DAY
q March 21, 2014 – FIRST DAY OF SPRING
q March 25, 2014 – Knights of Columbus “Day of the Unborn Child”
on the Feast of the Annunciation In keeping with the established tradition, the Order will once again celebrate the
International Knights of Columbus Day of the Unborn Child on the Feast of the
Annunciation. The Feast commemorates the most sublime moment in the history
of time, the 25th day of March at the hour of midnight, when the most holy Virgin
was alone and absorbed in prayer when the Archangel Gabriel appeared before
her and asked her, in the name of the blessed Trinity, to consent to become the
Mother of God. Thus, it was at this moment when the Second Divine Person of
the most Holy Trinity assumed human nature in the womb of the Virgin Mary
The Day of the Unborn was instituted as an addition to the Order’s Crusade for
Life and a symbol of commitment to building a culture that respects and protects
every life, and to promote the cause of the unborn child.
When celebrating the Day of the Unborn, councils are encouraged to conduct
either a Pro-Life Mass or a Rosary prayer service that includes the Joyful
Mysteries.
q March 29, 2014 – FOUNDER’S DAY 131st Anniversary of the Order The Knights of Columbus celebrates the founding of the Order on March 29,
1882 by Father Michael J. McGivney, also known as Founders Day. Supreme
Knight Carl Anderson hopes that every council will hold a First Degree and a
clergy appreciation dinner in honor of the organization’s founder, Father Michael
J. McGivney.
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APRIL 2014 REMINDERS
q April 1, 2014 - APRIL FOOLS DAY
q April 10, 2014 - Supreme Council Per Capita
and Catholic Advertising Fee is Due Councils are required to pay their semi-annually “Per Capita” and “Catholic
Advertising” assessments (that was assessed on January 1st) to the Supreme
Council office by April 10th. Failure to pay the assessments by this deadline will
result in automatic suspension by the Supreme Council which also includes the
suspension of the local council’s benefits received from the Supreme Council.
Paying the assessments will automatically remove the local council from
suspension. This assessment must be met on time to remain qualified for the Star
Council Award.
q April 15, 2014 - Family of the Month (Form 1993A) Due The Grand Knight of each council should appoint a Family Activities Chairman
and select a Family of the Month each month. Form 1993A is due to the Supreme
Council office by the 15th of the month for the immediate past month. Two
families are selected from each jurisdiction each month to represent the Supreme
Council and those families receive a small statue of the Holy Family in recognition
of their selection. Participation in the “Family-of-the-Month” will count for one of
the requirements of the Youth Activities section of the Columbian Award. The
Family of the Month for March is due NOW.
q April TBA, 2014 – Cacey Queens Texas State Bowling Tournament The 24th Annual Cacey King and Queen Handicap No-Tap Singles
Tournament will be held at Plano or Arlington. Members may sign up as teams or
individuals. The entry form is posted on the state council website at
www.tkofc.org. Contact Daryl Entrop for more information.
q April TBA, 2014 – K of C State Bowling Tournament The Knights of Columbus State Council Bowling Tournament will be held at
Plano or Arlington. Members may sign up as teams and individuals. The entry
form is posted on the state council website at www.tkofc.org. Contact Darye
Entrop for more information.
q May 2-3, 2014 - 110th Annual State Convention at Dallas
hosted by Fort Worth Go to the Texas State Council website at www.tkofc.org for details
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MAY 2014 REMINDERS
q May 2-3-4, 2014 – STATE COUNCIL CONVENTION
q May 11, 2014 – MOTHER’S DAY
q May 15, 2013 - Family of the Month (Form 1993A) Due The Grand Knight of each council should appoint a Family Activities Chairman
and select a Family of the Month each month. Form 1993A is due to the Supreme
Council office by the 15th of the month for the immediate past month. Two
families are selected from each jurisdiction each month to represent the Supreme
Council and those families receive a small statue of the Holy Family in recognition
of their selection. Participation in the “Family-of-the-Month” will count for one of
the requirements of the Youth Activities section of the Columbian Award. The
Family of the Month for April is due NOW.
q May 24-25, 2013 - Annual TSC Softball Tournament at Austin The Annual Softball Tournament sponsored by the Texas State Council is
scheduled for Saturday and Sunday, May 24-25, at Kreig Field In Austin. Contact
State Council “Athletics” Chairman Daryl Entrop for details. This tournament
qualifies as one of the activities in the Council Activities section of the Columbian
Award application. State Per Capita must be paid prior to council participation.
q May 26, 2013 - MEMORIAL DAY
Friday Casino Night May 2nd The host committee will sponsor a Casino Night at
the Sheraton Dallas Hotel on Friday, May 2nd, during
the state convention. Entry fee is $25 per person
($1,500 in chips) and gaming will be from 7:00 PM to
10:00 PM. Participants will have lots of fun playing
Black Jack, Craps, Roulette and Texas Hold’Em!
Texas State Council Convention 2014 There is also an opportunity to sponsor a table for
$150 which includes a ticket to the event, an extra
$20,000 in chips, a sponsor sign at your table, and a
slide in the promotional slide show noting your
sponsorship which will continuously play during the
event. There will also be a door prize drawing every
30 minutes with a prize raffle at the end of the
evening. Contact Craig Modrzynski at 214-263-5275
or at [email protected] for more information.
Registration and payment can be made on the
convention website at www.WeAreCalled2014.org
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Texas State Council Convention 2014
To all Brother Knights of Texas:
Duchess and I welcome you to the 110th Annual
Meeting of the Texas State Council. We are here
because “We Are Called” to the principles of our
Order; Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism.
Thank you to our State Chaplain Archbishop
Gustavo Garcia-Siller, Associate State Chaplain
Bishop George Sheltz, our priests, Deacons and
council chaplains throughout the state of Texas for
their continued support and spiritual guidance as we
continue to serve our church and communities.
Our thanks to the Diocese of Fort Worth, host
convention committee, for putting together an
outstanding weekend. Knights and their families
across this state will renew friendships, share our
accomplishments and conduct the business of the
Texas State Council.
Friday afternoon is the annual convention awards
ceremony where we will recognize the 2013-2014
achievements of the Knights and Councils across this
great state. Your attendance in support of those that
have achieved these awards in membership,
charitable giving and programs will be appreciated.
This convention is not the end of our fraternal year
but the beginning of new ideas, new projects and
increased recruitment that will lead us into the next
generation of new Knights. Continued membership
growth and charitable giving to our church and
community is a priority.
We reached the 100,000th member milestone in
September 2013, to be the largest jurisdiction in the
Americas. Our church and communities will become
stronger as our membership and new councils
continue to grow and promote the principles of the
Order. The vision of our founder, Venerable Father
Michael J. McGivney is strong and vibrant in Texas
because of your commitment.
Brother Knights you and your families are the
“Best of the Best” and it has been a pleasure serving
the Order with you. Our best wishes for a successful
and memorable state convention.
Fraternally, Jim Collins, State Deputy
Invitation from the State Deputy
Convention Schedule FRI – May 2, 2014
07:30 AM
09:00 AM
10:00 AM – 06:00 PM
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
12:00 PM
12:00 PM
01:30 PM
02:00 PM
03:00 PM
07:00 PM
SAT – May 3, 2014
07:00 AM – 08:00 AM
08:00 AM
09:30 AM – 10:00 AM
10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
11:30 AM
12:00 PM – 01:30 PM
01:30 PM – 02:55 PM
03:00 PM
07:00 PM
SUN – May 4, 2014
08:00 AM
09:30 AM
09:45 AM
12:00 PM
Sheraton Dallas Hotel
Convention Golf Tournament
Credentials Committee
Convention Registration
Clergy Seminar
Clergy Luncheon
Lunch
Committees
Resolutions
Asst Wardens
Tellers
Good of the Order
Special Greetings
Appreciation
Condolences and Sympathy
Awards
Awards
Casino Night
Sheraton Dallas Hotel
Convention Registration
Opening Convention Mass
State Deputy Report
Convention Business
Ladies Luncheon
Lunch
Convention Business
Caucus Breakout
Convention Banquet
Sheraton Dallas Hotel
Memorial Mass
Ladies Breakfast
Business Session
Adjourn
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Texas State Council Convention 2014
The host committee will sponsor a golf tournament
at “The Golf Club of Dallas” on Friday morning, May
2nd. The golf scramble fee of $75 will include all
green fees, cart, range balls, breakfast, lunch,
snacks, a swag bag of goodies. Prizes will be
awarded for the First Place Team and Last Place
Team, longest drive, closest to the pin, as well as
drawings for additional team prizes. Lady golfers will
receive special gifts for their participation. Contact
Dan Delgado at 254-592-3807 or at
[email protected] for more information.
Registration and payment can be completed on the
convention website at www.WeAreCalled 2014.org.
Cowtown Golf Tournament May 2nd
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Ladies Luncheon May 3rd All ladies attending the convention are invited to
join us for lunch and a special program. Tickets are
$40 per person ($45 after April 3rd). Payment can be
made by check (make check payable to the “2014
State Convention Committee”). Payment may also
be made by credit card (Visa, MasterCard, American
Express, Discover Card) on the convention website at
www.WeAreCalled2014.org. Contact Anna Braziel at
940-727-1801 or at [email protected].
Ladies Breakfast May 4th All ladies attending the convention are invited to
join us for breakfast and a brown bag raffle. Tickets
are $30 per person ($35 after April 3rd). Payment
can be made by check (make check payable to the
“2014 State Convention Committee”). Payment may
also be made by credit card (Visa, MasterCard,
American Express, Discover Card) on the convention
website at www.WeAreCalled2014.org. Contact
Anna Braziel at 940-727-1801 for more information.
Hotel Reservation Sheraton Dallas Hotel
Cutoff Date Apr 7th Members planning to attend the 110 Annual State
Convention are encouraged to make their
reservations at the Sheraton Dallas Hotel (downtown
at 400 North Olive Street) by the cutoff date of
Monday, April 7. Make reservations by calling the
hotel directly at 214-922-8000 or by calling Central
Reservations at 1-888-627-8191 and referring to the
Knights of Columbus group and the State Convention
event. Make sure to have the following information
ready when calling the hotel: type of credit card,
credit card number, expiration date of credit card,
dates of planned arrival and departure, specify room
type and special requests. The Knights of Columbus
rate for a standard room is $125 (for single, double,
triple or quad).
Reservations must be guaranteed by a valid credit
card, which will be supplied at the time of reservation.
All rooms must be reserved by the cutoff date of
Monday, April 7, 2014 to insure the discounted group
rate. Rooms are available on a first come first serve
basis.
There is an early departure fee of $50 for checking
out prior to the reserved checkout date. Any changes
in a check-out time should be made no later than
check-in time.
The hotel parking rate is $14 per day with in-and-
out privileges for all registered guests. Valet parking
is also available at a daily rate of $20.
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STAR COUNCIL Checklist FORM REPORT DUE DATE COMPLETE
185 Report of Officers JUL 01 P
365 REPORT OF PROGRAM PERSONNEL* AUG 01 P
1295 Semi-Annual Audit (ending Jun 30) AUG 15 P
SUPREME PER CAPITA* OCT 10 P
SUPREME CATHOLIC ADVERTISING* OCT 10 P
FT-Kit Supreme Basketball Free Throw Kit NOV 01 P
State Per Capita (LSAFE w/distinction) DEC 31 P
State Charities (LSAFE w/distinction) DEC 31 P
1728 ANNUAL SURVEY OF FRATERNAL ACTIV* JAN 31 P
4584 Partnership Profile Special Olympics Report JAN 31 P
1295 Semi-Annual Audit (ending Dec 31) FEB 15
State Per Capita (LSAFE) MAR 01
State Educational Grant Application MAR 01
State Programs Award Entries MAR 01
State Family of the Year Entry MAR 01
SUPREME PER CAPITA* APR 10
SUPREME CATHOLIC ADVERTISING* APR 10
SP7 COLUMBIAN AWARD APPLICATION* JUN 30
State Charities (LSAFE) JUN 30
MEMBERSHIP GAIN (7%, minimum of 3)* JUN 30
INSURANCE GAIN (3%, minimum of 3)* JUN 30
2863 RSVP Application JUN 30
*Star Council Award requirement LSAFE – Lone Star Award for Excellence requirement
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Texas State Charities has an online donation
page on the state council’s website www.tkofc.org to
assist generous Knights and others with a paper trail
to support individual income tax deductions for
donations made to six separate charitable projects.
Select the “Donate Now” button on the main page
and you will be linked to a special page with details
on each of the six charity projects (1) Bishops Fund;
(2) Disaster Relief; (3) Texas Special Olympics; (4)
American Wheelchair Mission; (5) Wounded Warrior
Project; (6) Frontline Faith Project; (7) West Disaster
Relief Fund, (8) Granbury Disaster Relief Fund; and
(9) Cardinal Medeiros Fund.
Donations may be made by VISA or
MASTERCARD to one or more of these state
sponsored charity projects with the donor receiving a
receipt by return email.
Texas State Council Charities, Inc, is qualified
under the United States Internal Revenue Code as a
section 501(c)(3) charity. Donations to it and projects
funded through it are tax deductible to the extent
allowed by federal law.
Bishop’s Fund
Special Olympics
Disaster Relief
Wheelchair Mission
Wounded Warrior Frontline Faith
MARKET PLACE Donate Now
Texas State Charities
West Relief Fund Granbury Relief Fund
Cardinal Medeiros Fund
Send donations to:
Texas State Council Charities
Knights of Columbus
6633 Highway 290 East, Suite 204
Austin, TX 78723
ATTN: (Specify Fund)
www.tkofc.org
www.catholicpulse.com Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus
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K of C Insurance John Regan, General Agent John F Regan, CFP, ChFC, CLU & FIC
Texas State Council Insurance Liason
General Agent
Knights of Columbus Insurance
610 Coit Rd, Ste 100
Plano, TX 75093
972.599.2803 Ofc
214.778.2845 EFax
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Mark Johnson, Website Master
Visit us at www.tkofc.org
Mark Johnson, Editor
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More than $1.475 billion in charitable contributions
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OF FAITH IN ACTION
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
132 YEARS
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payable to Texas State Council Charities.
Texas State Council Charities
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Austin, TX 78723-1157
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OF FAITH IN ACTION
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
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