AUGUST 2006 VOLUME 06, ISSUE 8

Council 7613 Knights of Columbus News

ST. MARK THE EVANGELIST - AUGUST 2006

Grand Knight’s Corner Newsletter Submissions

All articles for the Knights Newsletter should be submitted to the Editor, Don Williams, via email to:

news@kofc7613.org (or) council@kofc7613.org

by the Saturday after the Knights Business Meeting. Any questions, contact Don at 545-6275.

Grand Knight’s Corner 1 Brothers to Brothers 2 Council Pictures 3 Troop Postcards 4 New Knights 5 Date Changes 6

Social Event 7 BBQ News 7 Supreme-State-Squires 8 Adoration 9 Soccer Challenge 10 The Dallas Cowboys 11 New Squire Officers 14 It’s Manny 15

Bits and Pieces 19

Schedule 22 Puzzles 20

INSIDE THIS ISSUE INSIDE THIS ISSUE

GRAND KNIGHT’S CORNER SPECIAL MESSAGE

NEXT MEETING AUG 3

BINGO: PAGE 16

Christopher Hall

My Dear Brothers In Christ,

At the recent Knights of Columbus Diocesan Training Conference, Bishop Zurek reminded us of the importance of the work that we do. He noted that the first

principle of our order and the focus of many of our activities - - Charity - - is a cornerstone to our lives as Catholic gentlemen. He quoted Pope Benedict XVI’s first encyclical, DEUS CARITAS EST (God is Love), stating “the exercise of charity is an action of the Church as such, and that, like the ministry of Word and Sacrament, it too has been an essential part of her mission from the very beginning.” (II, 32) The Holy Father reminds us that charity is a necessary and natural part of the Christian life. As Knights of Columbus, you know the importance of charity and understand how its exercise can grow your spiritual life.

Of course, the effort and energy required of a life of charity can sometime wear you down. There will be many months ahead where it seems like the council is always involved in an activity and some weekends will last an eternity. A charitable life needs to be renewed and strengthened. This is accomplished through prayer and through the practice of our faith in the sacraments. Pope Benedict XVI again reminds us that “prayer, as a means of drawing ever new strength from Christ, is concretely and urgently needed.” (II, 36)

And so, to help build a proper context for the work that we will do in the coming year and to help strengthen us for this journey, I am proud to announce that the Knights of Columbus will sponsor a Day of Eucharistic Adoration on August 18-19, 2006. The Adoration service will begin on

Friday, August 18, at 5:00 and continue through the night and next day and conclude with 5:00 Mass on Saturday, August 19. This is an excellent opportunity to come and pray with your brother Knights and, as Fr. Kevin reminded us in his homily at last month’s Mass, to be disciples of Christ and demonstrate that discipleship to our parish community the world. While we will be inviting the entire parish community to join us, it is important that the Knights ensure that there is a constant presence with our Lord in the Eucharist. We need brothers to commit to one-hour blocks of prayer to meet this commitment. Of course you are welcome to stay as much as you like. You may contact Ken Macinga, Church Director, if you are interested in participating. There will also be opportunities to sign up at next months meeting and after all Masses on the weekend of August 12-13. You may also contact me at mattdelozier@prodigy.net. Please join your brothers in this day of prayer and spiritual renewal.

May God bless you and your families in this year ahead.

Your Servant,

Matt DeLozier

Who is this man and why is he

smiling?

Story on page 15

Brother2Brother is intended to inform our membership of our sick Brother Knights or a family member. Please contact Elroy Tschirhart at 493-7164 or elroytschirhart@sbcglobal.net to add or remove someone form this list. We need everyone’s help to maintain the list on a current status. Your personal help and involvement is appreciated. Let us remember the following Knights and family members

who are ill or undergoing medical care in our prayers.

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Here’s Your Sign Jewels of Council Officers Each Council Officer has his own ceremonial robe and a metal emblem called a jewel worn on a ribbon around the neck. This month we’re looking at the jewel worn by our Lecturer.

The Lecturer provides entertainment for the members after meetings, particularly the general membership meeting, and handles certain other major social events of the Council such as Family Dinners. His emblem consists of Lyre and Scroll. These are traditionally symbols of music and literature and the arts. Hence, the Lecturer is in charge of entertainment. His ribbon is white over blue. The Lecturer wears a black robe with national blue trimming and blue cincture with silver fringe.

The Lecturer

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Brother-to-Brother is intended to inform our membership of our sick or in distress Brother Knights or a family member. To add or remove anyone from the list, please contact any one of the following four co-leaders: Dan Alderete at 490-5241 or danoa@aol.com Sam Szalwinski at 496-6310 or samandbev@earthlink.net Elroy Tschirhart at 493-7164 or elroytschirhart@sbcglobal.net We need everyone's help to maintain the list on a current status. Your personal help and involvement is appreciated

Jo Ann Anders Frank Ayala

Archie "Arch" Anz Ronald Berg Ricki Brady

Jack Danielson Raymond Dehoyos James "Jim" Dowd

Art Fagan Jacqueline Faucher

Kathy Faucher Julia Gonzalez

(mother of Mark Gonzalez) Barbara Groff Haby

Jean King Kelly Klar

(14 yr old son of Tom Klar) Ehren Klauenberg

Jones H. (Trey) Lansford, III (infant son of Clarke & Terri

Ehrlich's niece) Ken Macinga

Matthew Margotta (Marvin Boroski's son-in-law)

Ray Neumann Clif Novosad

Bob Pellegrino John Quigley

Tyler & Yvette Thomas Francisco Valor

Laura Yarbrough (Cy & Lou Bradshaw's daughter)

Fairlie Zwartjes

August Birthdays BLOOD DRIVE AUGUST 27 AFTER ALL MASSES

Ronald O Berg August 3 John J. Danielson August 4 Thomas C. Jewett August 4 Patrick D. Whitley Jr August 6 Richard Alvarado Ph.D. August 10 Apolonio Flores August 11 Edward S Stocker JR August 11 Rodolfo Torres August 11 Alfonso Pulido August 12 James D. Minyon August 13 Joseph H. Colemere August 13 Dennis W Guyer August 13 Cleveland M Beverage August 14 Thomas R. Barry August 14 Robert A Pircher August 15 B. Jon Klauenberg August 16 Billy G Day August 17

Donald L. Williams August 17 Ricardo Gonzalez August 18 Clifford J. Novosad August 18 Mark W. Franki August 20 Elroy J. Tschirhart August 22 Daniel A. Stone August 22 Deacon Gilbert S. Hernandez August 24 Roberto Moreno August 24 Mario R. Garza August 25 Tony F. Morgan August 25 Howard A Godwin August 25 David S. Ramos August 26 Anthony J Pena August 26 Leonides Munoz August 26 Thomas E Petray August 27 William W Riebe August 28 Christopher M. Szymczak August 30

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Brad Gould (L) is hoping to enter our Council and Bill Hanson (R) has transferred here from Salt Lake City.

New Knight James Leavitt receives his certificate from GK Matt DeLozier.

PGK Elroy Tschirhart receives the

A special appreciation to past Financial Secretary Nick Young for his years of service,

2003-2006.

Matt gives a well deserved award for Family of the Month to PGK Luis Luis and his wife Diana.

The “Rookie of the Year” award goes to Rusty League. Rusty received the honors during the 2005-2006 year.

In keeping with tradition, Luis receives a jacket for serving as the Grand Knight in the past fraternal year. PGK Brian Nelson, who served as GK before Luis, presents him with the special jacket.

BLOOD DRIVE ON AUGUST 27.

GIVE THE GIFT

OF LIFE.

VISIT CHRISTOPHER

HALL AFTER ALL MASSES.

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AUGUST ANNIVERSARIES

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First Saturday Rosary

August 5, 4:30 pm

Brother Knights are invited to help pray

and lead the Rosary before the 5:00 Mass

Weich, Joseph L and Beth August 1 Huggins, Woodson A and Annette L August 2 Kissling, Joe M and Suzanne August 8 League, Edward J and Marilyn August 11 Soto, Raul and Suzan August 14 Hrncir, Ronald F and Carolyn F. August 14 Ehlinger, Herbert H and Vivian A. August 14 Swinarsky, Gerald and Patsy J. August 15 Constantin, Jacob R and Joann August 19 Zwartjes, William J and Fairlie August 19 Macinga, Kenneth J and Zoraida August 20 Gonzalez, Nieves III and Nora August 21 Holzmann, Frank P Jr and Susy August 25 Ruiz, Valentin T Jr and Deborah G August 28 Kaman, Anthony L and Michelle L August 30 Paciorek, Joseph A and Dena K. August 31 Hernandez, Michael A and Azennette August 31

If you want to have your anniversary mentioned in the coming months, be sure that the Financial Secretary has it in his list. This also applies

for any special milestone you would like to acknowledge.

Many of our Brothers are involved in other ministries at St. Mark. Please send in any information you might

have for events taking place in your other ministry. Our Newsletter will

reach out to all of our Brothers.

These new Knights took their pledge on July 20th at Christopher Hall. These men have the distinction of being the last to go through the “old ceremony” for becoming a First Degree Knight. The “new” ceremony for the First Degree is scheduled for October 19 at Christopher Hall.

Ralph Celento David Rayner George McNair

Here’s David!

David Rayner found the time to become a Knight. He is heading up the Men’s Acts Retreat at St. Mark this August 3-6. There are several Knights on the team and all will say that David is a great leader. Welcome to Council 7613, Dave.

Some of the team members on the Mini-Retreat at the end of July that took place at Canyon Lake.

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Subscribe to K of C E-List Brothers, a very easy way to be informed of significant events in our council is through email notices. This vehicle is not meant to replace the Newsletter and is used sparingly so that when you subscribe you will not be inundated with meaningless information. It is a very important method for informing you of sick members or their families.

To subscribe go to www.kofc7613.org - our council's web site. Click on Subscribe to E-List located under the picture of Christopher Hall. Follow the instructions on the screen. It is very straightforward and easy to do. However, if you need some help, contact an officer and he’ll help you through. If you no longer want to subscribe, there are instructions to unsubscribe.

Event Changes Please mark your calendar for several changes in some of the Knight’s events. These changes are due to conflicts, better times, new information.

Council 7613 Picnic changed to October 8th from August 12th. Squires Pancake Breakfast October 29th and April 29th. Tootsie Roll Drive changed to October 21st from October 14th. Fund Raiser changed to October 27th from October 6th. Christmas Party changed to December 16th from December 9th.

Brothers, The gym has been reserved every Saturday from 8:00 am to 10:00 am for basketball. There are a few dates blocked out for parish events and a calendar of those days are below. We will also have to move to a different day or miss some weekends when CYO needs the gym. Bring your own balls. It will be friendly basketball. Depending upon how many show up, it will probably be 1/2 court 5 on 5 on one or both ends. See you at the meetings on Thursdays and at the gym on Saturdays. Again, this is adult basketball for Knights. This is not open basketball for anyone that wants to play. If someone wants to play and is not a Knight, give them a Form 100. Steve Cennamo Advocate

8/26 9/9 9/23 12/9 12/23 12/30

1/13 1/27 2/24 3/3 3/24 4/21

The Saturdays we are not playing All of this is subject to change if CYO or someone

else needs the gym

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KNIGHTS SOCIAL COMING UP SEPTEMBER 29TH On Friday, September 29, 2006, Council 7613 will host a membership social in Christopher Hall. The event is open to all members of the council and their spouses/ girlfriends. Baby sitting will be provided. If you are new to the council, this will be a great time to meet your Brothers and introduce yourselves. Mark your calendars and plan on attending. This is a BYOB and BYOF event, so bring enough to share with your Brothers and our guests. This will be a fun night with music, dancing, door prizes, 50/50 and more. You will also have the opportunity to review our many charitable fundraising functions and get signed up to participate in them. Please RSVP to PGK Brian Nelson by email at abnelson@satx.rr.com or by phone to 494-6604 by September 15, 2006. Let him know how many will be attending and if you need baby sitting.

Chicken BBQ Time Sneaking Up On Us I hope that each one of you is having a great summer. But, before you know it, we will be having our first-of-the-fraternal year internationally famous chicken barbecue. That’s right, mark your calendar for the weekend of 8-10 September. I cannot tell you how much I am looking forward to kicking off another year of charitable work and fun-filled memories with some great guys. I hope you feel the same way. You can go to our web page and view the other weekends we have reserved. I hope you will reserve that time as well. I am sure most of you realize it, but chicken bbqs don’t just happen on those special weekends. There is a lot of work in the “off season” as well. As a matter of fact, a guy that does not like to be recognized, but is an invaluable “cog” in this is our dear brother knight, Johnny Klar. Besides recent repairs on our pit, Johnny is specifically designated as our firewood man. I know he will be seeking some assistance this month gathering wood. Then we will have a day of splitting and stacking this valuable commodity of oak and mesquite. God bless Johnny and all you brothers for the extra time you put in for this part of the bbq as well. Please be prepared to answer the call when it comes out. With a lot of help, we can wrap things up in just a few hours. If you have not done it yet, do something with your children that they will never forget. Go camping, take them on a dirt road and let them drive, there are lots of things that you can do. One critical thing that I don’t think we parents let our kids know about is just how important our Holy Mother Church is to us. We think that just by our example they will absorb what being a Catholic is all about. Too often I have spoken with men who don’t understand why their children left the faith. Do not take chances - tell them it is more to you than just going to church on Sundays. Let them know about the prayers you say that they never get to see; and the importance that faith plays in your everyday life. Sure, they see you go to mass, but they really do not understand if you don’t tell them. You will never regret each moment you speak to your children about God and His Church. It is manly. It is necessary. I promise you. God bless each and every one of you. Let’s show Matt how much we support him and our ministry by getting involved. I am extremely excited about this year’s Internationally Famous Knights of Columbus Chicken Barbecues! May Our Blessed Mother intercede for you always! Mike Pattillo

Carl A. Anderson

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S Q U I R E S

We have many Sir Knights who belong to the Assembly 2102 but never show up at the meetings. If you are a 4th degree, why not try and come out to the next meeting. You can check out their newsletter by going to our web site and clicking links.

The next meeting : August 15 7:00 pm Assembly 2102 Holy Spirit

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Columbian Squires Circle #3296 will hold their monthly meeting in Christopher Hall on Sunday, August 6th at 9:00 AM. They will also lead in saying the rosary prior to the 11:00 AM Mass. For more information contact Chuck Barksdale - Squires Counselor.

The new officers are in this newsletter.

Knights of Charity by Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson Recently, we announced the results of our latest fraternal survey of charitable activities. During 2005, Knights of Columbus worldwide donated more than $139 million to charity and logged over 64 million hours of volunteer service — both records for our Order.

Any organization would be justifiably proud to announce such accomplishments and I am grateful to all my brother Knights for their dedication year in and year out. Significantly, we are building upon many initiatives to help those in need regardless of nationality, religion or race through our co-operation with Special Olympics, the Wheelchair Foundation, the Points of Light Foundation, Veterans Affairs hospitals, and our increased efforts for disaster relief following Sept. 11, 2001, and most recently the hurricanes in the Gulf States. Surely, the Knights of Columbus has remained faithful to Father Michael J. McGivney’s vision and our principle of Charity. For these reasons, we received with special joy our Holy Father’s first encyclical Deus Caritas Est (God is Love), dedicated to the Church’s mission of charity. I firmly believe that it is Providence and not mere coincidence that the pope’s first encyclical and our first principle are dedicated to the virtue of charity. As I said earlier this summer to our state deputies, our Holy Father sees clearly what needs to be done, and we Knights must be 100 percent in alignment with his pastoral mission. We must always remember that our mission is inseparable from the mission of renewal that was set for our Church by the Second Vatican Council which Pope Paul VI said presented to the world, “the Church of the Good Samaritan.” May our commitment to the Order’s principles of Charity, Unity and Fraternity grow stronger each day so that each of us may daily live more fully the lesson of Deus Caritas Est. Vivat Jesus!

My Brother Knights, May the peace of Our Lord be with you Last year was a great year, and we must strive to continue our Texas tradition of being the Best of the Best. Susan and I thank you for your continued service to our Church, our Order, our communities, and our families. We ask for your continued support of the Catholic Church and the principles set forth by Father Michael J. McGivney. Our theme for this fraternal year is "Lift High the Cross." We, along with our Major Directors, have set some ambitious, but obtainable goals for this fraternal year. Remember our obligations to offer membership in the Knights of Columbus to every eligible Catholic man and establish the presence of a council in every parish or mission. In doing so, Texas will indeed have IT'S BEST YEAR YET and we will indeed witness an EXPERIENCE OF A LIFETIME! VIVAT JESUS!

Larry Zapalac - State Deputy

Larry Zapalac

GO TO THE STATE WEBSITE FOR THE LIST OF GOALS.

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CATHOLIC SCRIPTURE STUDY (CSS)

Catholic Scripture Study is a bible study that contains Scripture readings, thought provoking questions, small group discussion, incredible speakers and a weekly commentary. The study is doctrinal-based Catholic program that nourishes a deeper love for Christ and His Church. The small group discussions offer an intimate and comfortable setting for fellowship and prayer support. This year we will study the Prophets and Revelations. We have both morning and evening sessions, every Tuesday starting September 5th. Babysitting is also available. Registration will be the weekends of August 12th and August 19th after all masses. Ricki Brady

KNIGHTS ADORATION

Council 7613 is going to have a 24 hour Adoration starting on August 18 at 5:00 pm and ending at the 5:00 pm Mass on August 19. We are planning on having a Corporate Communion at that Mass. We are looking to have all our Knights sign up for one hour during this time. What makes this special is that we are opening this up to the entire parish at St. Mark. The Parishioners will be able to sign up after Masses on the weekend of August 12-13. We will need Knights to man the tables after Masses. The Knights will even provide security during the night. So please sign up at the next meeting. This is a wonderful way to be visible to the parishioners at St. Mark.

SEE PAGE 17 FOR MORE

The Weeds in our Lives © Tony Masiello 2006 Isn't it amazing how you never have to water your weeds or nurture them and they still give you an unwanted crop? I can remember as a young boy growing up in Santa Cruz, California my grandfather showed me how to dig up this pesky weed called Bermuda grass. It was terrible stuff and it would really spread if you didn't get it out by the roots. That was then. But more recently when my wife and I bought our first home about 8 years ago; guess what I had to deal with? If you said weeds, you are correct. There was this certain patch of weeds that was similar to the Bermuda grass. In other words, just as invasive. After getting the inside of our home settled, it was time to work on the outside. On my hands and knees I vigorously attacked the weeds with a small hand trowel getting each one out by the roots. Spring after, spring that was my ritual. Just this Spring I realized that one particular weed was no longer prevalent but another one was in full force. So again, I got down on my hands and knees and got to work ridding them from my yard. When I was finished, my yard was better off. What hidden message is this true story purveying? Sometimes our life can be oh so similar. Yes, we all have weeds in our life. These weeds can be challenges, setbacks, negative beliefs, or naysayers, and the list can go on and on. The solution is when dealing with these weeds of life is to get to the root of it and remove them one by one and eventually you will conquer this round. And when another crop of weeds shows up, deal with them directly before they spread, because now that you know what to do with them by getting to the root of it, it will give you more courage and wisdom the next time a problem crops up. You could say we all need weeds in our life to challenge us to grow. Once you know how to handle the weeds in your yard to make it beautiful--so too will your life be.

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St Mark’s Knights of Columbus to Sponsor a Soccer Penalty Kick Challenge

All boys and girls ages 10 to 14 are invited and encouraged to participate in the 2006 Knights of Columbus Soccer Challenge. Each player will be allowed 15 shots at the goal from the penalty line (12 yds from the goal). The competition will be held on Saturday, Sept 30th, 2006 at 9:30 a.m. at the St Mark’s Athletic Fields. (Bulverde/Wetmore Rd) Registration is at 9:00 a.m. The K of C Soccer Challenge is sponsored annually with winners progressing through local, district and state competitions. All boys and girls will participate in their respective age divisions (age as of September 1st, 2006). All contestants on the local level will be recognized for their participation in the event. Winners of each age category will receive a nice new soccer ball. Participants may be required to provide proof of age and written parental consent. For additional information, please contact Chris Huggins at 491-9568. There is no fee to participate.

COME AND JOIN THE FUN, STEP UP TO THE LINE AND GIVE IT A KICK!

KNIGHTS BOW ING

It’s about that time that the Knights Bowling League is getting ready for another season. Mixed teams are needed now. Even if you are alone, we’ll find a partner for you. All you have to do is to call John Thabet. His home number is 494-1565 and his work number is 494-9105. The season starts this month so call now. We’ll be bowling on the Brunswick Lanes on Thousand Oaks. This is a great way to meet new friends and have fun at the same time.

The Knights Family

Picnic is coming

October 8.

More Information

Coming Soon!

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TEXAS KNIGHTS

FOOTBALL IS BACK

Buy your ticket from the Council. Monies raised helps pay for our ob-ligation to State Charities. Tickets are only $10 for 10 weeks of play.

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Several Months ago some Knights signed up to help out as the "Clean Up Crew" for Christopher Hall after events were held. Zappie has broken up the crews into Six Teams, each person is responsible to get a replacement if unable to keep appointed date. Clean up consists of putting tables and chairs away, mopping, and taking out the trash. Here are the teams. Team #1 Steve Cennamo 545-4243 Matt Delozior 403-3753 Alan Ellis 403-9077 Team #2 Bill Faucher 496-7221 Gerald Gaensleg 789-2409 Marvin Hadash 494-6551 Team #3 Victor Hernandez 494-8485 John Lawlor 494-6207 Tex Leidtka 495-429 Team #4 Mark Mims 241-6275 Mike Patillo 490-3880 Brad Radick 830-980-6967 Team #5 Sal Scalia 495-6392 Francisco Valor 404-1266 Joe Weich 497-4590 Team #6 Don Williams 545-6275 Greg Wilson 495-5715 G. Zapata 545-0826

Answer to Puzzle on Page 20

If you know of anyone who needs a hall to rent, suggest Christopher Hall. Please have your interested party call our phone number 404-9101 for information. You can also email chinfo@kofc7613.org or visit the web site www.ChristopherHall.org..

Next San Antonio CHAPTER MEETING at

CHRISTOPHER HALL, AUGUST 16, 7:00PM

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The Squires Install Their Officers On Tuesday, July 11th, the Columbian Squires welcomed a whole new ranking of officers. The man who took the throne as chief Squire was Kenny Magnuson. Our new deputy Chief, Scott Klar, missed the ceremony; and recently awarded Squire of the Year, Phillip Eyhorn, made Notary. Joey Kissling, who also missed the evening, was made Bursar. The position of Marshall was awarded to Mario Valdez, and last but not least Andreas Farias was made sentry.

Phillip Eyhorn

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A Conversation with Manny

Because of the success of the wine tasting event held last year, our Seminarian, Manuel Cardoza, received the full amount designated by our Council. The $1800 was used for school and supplies.

Manuel Cardoza (his friends call him Manny) is a likable fellow that everyone sees at St. Mark. He is our Council’s favorite seminarian and we support his calling by helping out with financial assistance. We had a chance to talk to him before his summer trip to the Vatican. You can read the extended interview on the web newsletter on our Council’s website. Manny will be returning to St. Mark later this month. When you see him, say hi. I am sure he will have many stories to tell about the places he saw in Italy.

Q. What was the reaction of your family when you wanted to go into the priesthood? A. My siblings were for it, my grandmother was excited, my mom asked if I was sure, and

my dad had his doubts. He wanted me to make money. When he started to see the change in me, he became my biggest supporter.

Q. What is the name of the order you are with here in San Antonio? A. It’s the Oblate School of Theology which is a missionary order. I have done three years

and I have three years to go. Q. How do you keep focused on your vocation? A. There is a lot of seduction in this world from sex, money, and power. I remind myself of

what my role is...a servant of God. And I know I serve the people. Q. What will you be doing after your trip to Italy before returning to St. Mark in August? A. I will be working at my parish in San Bernardino, helping at a Bible summer camp, doing a

summer program at the university, and staying busy to stay out of trouble. I realize that people look to me for many things. Young people are seeking the truth these days and the Truth is right in front of them in the Church.

Q. If you had to say it in a few sentences, what would you tell the people of St Mark? A. Thank you for your graciousness by making me feel at home. I love St. Mark, I love the Knights. If it wasn’t for this community, I wouldn’t be where I am today. I am your humble servant and hope to come back in the future to give back to the people.

Read more in next month’s

newsletter

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B I N G O

Dear Brother Knights and Bingo Volunteers Bingo operations have just closed out the Fiscal Year and I am glad to report we out sold last year exceeding

all expectations. The twelve (12) month period ending June 30, 2006 closed with: - Gross income - $1,317,989 up from $1,218,187 for the same period last year - Cost of Goods Sold were up $991071from $912,336 last year - Profits were up $137,124 from $109,946 for the same period last year

Contributions to the council were $125,000 all going to Broadway Bank for the mortgage on Christopher Hall, with the exception of $14,400 for income taxes for “unrelated business income”.

As you can see, Bingo is BIG BUSINESS. We extend congratulations all bingo Volunteers. These Volunteers provide over 2400 hours to Bingo each fiscal year. Extend a hand or embrace to a Bingo Volunteer when you see them. We owe a large debt of thanks and gratitude for their dedication to Bingo, the Council, and St. Marks. There work brings a direct benefit to the Council and helps complete the goals of the Council.

The Bingo schedule for volunteer workers has been e-mailed to volunteers, is contained in this issue of the Newsletter, and is posted on the web site at www.kofc7613.org at Bingo links. Volunteer names and phone numbers are available on the web page but is password protected for security reasons. Get the password form your team leader or call me at 496-9429.

We still have a serious problem with vacant positions at Bingo. We have 5 vacant positions (4 on Sunday and 1 on Monday). Thanks to Brothers Brian Nelson and Matt Delozier we quickly gained 6 new volunteers, but we still need help.

We have over 40 new 1st Degree Members and a few transfers who are new to the Council. We need your help. Any Knight who does not work Bingo should seriously consider the value of Bingo operations and offer their time and service to the Council. Brother Elroy Tschirhart is contacting all new Knights on a campaign to personally invite you to join the Bingo Team. When you receive his “invitation”, take time to listen to him and the call to become personally involved in the Council’s most important funding program. Remember that your participation makes a direct contribution to pay down the debt on Christopher Hall. This is charity at its finest.

New volunteers must complete the “Texas Application for Registry of Approved Bingo Workers”, which can be found on the web site. You must receive approval from the Texas Lottery Commission, Bingo Division to work Bingo. To work Bingo, workers need to complete the form and fax or mail it to the Texas Lottery Commission. Once approved, you will receive ID Cards and a letter advising you on your responsibilities to the Commission. Then, notify the Bingo Manager, Stephen Rohrbough at 496-9429 so he can add you on the Bingo Schedule and assign you to a Team.

Fraternally,

Stephen W. Rohrbough, Bingo Manager

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Dear Brother Knights, St Mark is preparing our new parish directory. In order to adequately schedule the large number of family portraits to be photographed, we need the cooperation of the various ministries and organizations . Remember that if you participate, you will receive an 8 x 10 color family portrait and parish directory free (directories will not be available for purchase). There is no obligation to purchase anything. I use my (old) directory daily to put names and faces together when working with ministries. It would be great if all of the families of the Knights of Columbus would be in the directory so we can know each other and others can know us!. We would greatly appreciate it if K of C families would schedule their portrait sittings during the September sessions, if at all possible, if you haven't already scheduled. You can find the available times and schedule your appointment by clicking on the link below or going to our parish web site, www.stmarkevangelist.com, and using the link there. Please schedule ASAP. www.appointment-plus3.com/ap/stmark1/index.php?page=10 Your cooperation and participation is greatly appreciated. If you have any questions, please call me at 490-4312 or email me at deaconsteve7@sbcglobal.net. God Bless. Deacon Steve Marques+

MARK YOUR CALANDAR

CHAPTER MEETING AT CHRISTOPHER HALL AUGUST 16

24 HOUR ADORATION BEGINS

AUGUUST 18

CORPORATE COMMUNION 5:00 PM MASS ON AUGUST 19

BLOOD DRIVE AUGUST 27

NEXT MONTH IN THE NEWSLETTER

SQUIRES CONVENTION

PICTURES OF ADORATION

MORE WITH MANNY

PARISH DIRECTORY ON TARGET

T H O U G H T S

Do It Anyway By Mother Teresa People are often unreasonable, illogical, and self-centered; Forgive them anyway. If you are kind, People may accuse you of selfish, ulterior motives; Be kind anyway. If you are successful, you will win some false friends and some true enemies; Succeed anyway. If you are honest and frank, people may cheat you; Be honest and frank anyway. What you spend years building, someone could destroy overnight; Build anyway. If you find serenity and happiness, they may be jealous; Be happy anyway. The good you do today, people will often forget tomorrow; Do good anyway. Give the world the best you have, and it may never be enough; Give the world the best you've got any-way. You see, in the final analysis, it is between you and God; It was never between you and them anyway

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Dog Breeds That Didn't Make It Deerhound + Terrier Derriere, a dog that's true to the end

Spitz + Chow Chow Spitz-Chow, a dog that throws up a lot

Kerry Blue Terrier + Skye Terrier Blue Skye, a dog for visionaries

Great Pyrenees + Dachshund Pyradachs, a puzzling breed

Pekingnese + Lhasa Apso Peekasso, an abstract dog

Irish Water Spaniel + English Springer Spaniel Irish Springer, a dog fresh and clean as a whistle

Newfoundland + Basset Hound Newfound Asset Hound, a dog for financial advisors

Bloodhound + Labrador Blabador, a dog that barks incessantly

Malamute + Pointer Moot Point, owned by...oh, well, it doesn't matter anyway

Pointer + Setter Poinsetter, a traditional Christmas pet

Collie + Lhasa Apso Collapso, a dog that folds up for easy transport

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BLOOD DRIVE CHRISTOPHER HALL

AUGUST 27 AFTER ALL MASSES

GIVE THE GIFT OF LIFE

U N I T Y

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H O L I D A Y S P U Z Z L E # 1 ACROSS 1 Easter flower 5 Slatted wooden box 10 Sunday before Easter 14 He had an Irish Rose 15 Jesus is both ____ and divine 16 Jai ____ 17 Certain kind of medal 19 These animals were considered

unclean in biblical times 20 Young men's org. 21 Minerals 22 Seizes 23 Prohibits 24 Nonsense 26 Biblical tower, and others 29 Travels on 30 Prayer concluders 31 Holy Land 35 "…whoever wishes to save his

life will ___…" (Mt 16:25) 36 Sea eagles 37 Operatic melody 38 Guide incorrectly 40 A period of time 41 These monks produced the

Book of Kells 42 The 95 _______ of Martin Lu-

ther 43 Dead body of an animal 46 "…when a man _____, his life is

revealed." (Sir 11:27) 47 Egg-shaped 48 A Saudi or Jordanian 49 Big ______ , McDonald's speci-

ality 52 Veni, ____, vici 53 Sinful activity 56 Dash 57 Shade of brown 58 To pray, to fast and to give

_____ 59 Noxious weed 60 Poles for sails 61 Direction you travel from the

Jordan to Jericho DOWN 1 Jesus is the _____ of God 2 Large wading bird 3 Monetary unit of Italy 4 "____ though I walk through the

valley of the shadow of death…" (Ps 23:4 KJV)

5 Butter makers 6 Governs 7 A minor prophet

42 Papal crowns 43 What we are told not to do in the

ninth and tenth commandments 44 St. Teresa of ____ 45 M*A*S*H character 46 Legal right 48 Speakers, for short 49 Unit of distance 50 Bank machines (abbr.) 51 Boil 53 Doctrine suffix 54 ____ culpa 55 Another name for the Torah

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Answer to puzzle on page 13

8 19th letter of the Greek alphabet 9 Printers' measures 10 Section of Italy ruled by the

Church until the late 19th century 11 Similar 12 Pilsner 13 Young girl, informally 18 What you don't want in your

stocking on Christmas 22 Digits 23 Kind of monk 24 Lace of square mesh 25 Lyric poems 26 "There is a ____ in

Gilead" (hymn) 27 To me, to Pierre 28 Good Queen _____ 29 Cattle farm 31 Squeeze 32 Greek goddess of the rainbow 33 The Beatitudes, plus one 34 Consumes 36 Greek goddess of strife 39 Dies _____ 40 The queen from this country

came to hear Solomon speak

P U Z Z L E # 2

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OFFICERS OF KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 7613 (FY 2006-2007)

Chaplain 494-1606 chaplain@kofc7613.org Grand Knight Matt DeLozier 403-3753 grandknight@kofc7613.org Deputy Grand Knight Bill Faucher 496-7221 deputygk@kofc7613.org Chancellor Bruce Magnuson 494-9760 chancellor@kofc7613.org Recorder Ed Garcia 491-0915 recorder@kofc7613.org Treasurer Brad Radick 830-980-6967 treasurer@kofc7613.org Advocate Steve Cennamo 545-4243 advocate@kofc7613.org Lecturer lecturer@kofc7613.org Warden Steve Hluchanek 495-3659 warden@kofc7613.org Inside Guard Frank Perri 494-8240 insideguard@kofc7613.org Outside Guard Jimmy Farias 496-6505 outsideguard@kofc7613.org Financial Secretary Dick Newcomb 496-5370 fs@kofc7613.org 1 Yr – Trustee William Boes 403-0647 trustees@kofc7613.org 2 Yr – Trustee Brian Nelson 494-6604 trustees@kofc7613.org 3 Yr – Trustee Luis Luis 495-5939 trustees@kofc7613.org

Websites KC Council #7613 www.kofc7613.org ASA Chapter www.kc.texascomputerhelp.com State Council www.tkofc.org Supreme Council www.kofc.org

St. Mark the Evangelist Our Mission Statement To spread the good news of Jesus Christ to all God's people by word and action. Weekend Mass Services Saturday - 5:00PM Sunday - 7:30AM, 9:00AM, 11:00AM, 1:00PM Weekday Services Monday - 6:30AM, 8:15AM & 6:30PM Tuesday - 6:30AM & 8:15AM Wednesday - 6:30AM & 8:15AM Thursday - 6:30AM & 8:15AM Friday - 6:30AM & 8:15AM Reconciliation Saturday - 4:00PM to 4:45PM

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August Aug 2 7:00 pm CHOC Meeting Christopher Hall

Aug 3 7:00 pm August General Meeting Christopher Hall

Aug 5 4:30 pm Saturday Rosary before Mass Sanctuary

Aug 6 9:00 am Squires Meeting and Rosary Christopher Hall

Aug 15 ASSUMPTION

Aug 15 7:00 pm Assembly 2102 Meeting Holy Spirit

Aug 16 7:00 pm August Chapter Meeting Christopher Hall

Aug 17 7:00 pm August Business Meeting Christopher Hall

Aug 18 5:00 pm Knights Adoration Begins Adoration Chapel

Aug 19 5:00 pm Corporate Communion Sanctuary

(with 4th Degree Turn Out)

Aug 27 after Masses Parish Blood Drive Christopher Hall

September Sept 7 7:00 pm September Membership Meeting Christopher Hall

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Publication Title The Newsletter Issue Date August 1, 2006 Issue Number 06-08 Authorized Organization St. Mark the Evangelist Knights of Columbus 7613 Address 1602 Thousand Oaks Drive San Antonio, Texas 78232