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their flocks.
Here locally, the Most
Reverend Bishop Kevin Farrell
invites us to join him at a special
Mass honoring all of our priests
in the Diocese of Dallas and
celebrating the “Year For
Priests” at the Cathedral
Shrine of the Virgin of
Guadalupe on Friday June 4,
2010 at 5:00PM. The priests
of the diocese will concelebrate
this special Mass. The Year For Priests
coincides with the 150th
anniversary of the death of St.
John Vianney, a nineteenth-
century parish priest who
transformed the lives of
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Pope Benedict XVI has
declared a “Year For
Priests” beginning with the
Solemnity of the Sacred
Heart of Jesus on June 19,
2009. The year will
conclude in Rome with an
international gathering of
priests with the Holy
Father from June 9 - 11,
2010.
“To encourage priests
in this striving for spiritual
perfection on which,
above all, the effectiveness
of their ministry depends.”
is the purpose of the
jubilee year, Pope
Benedict said in a March
16th speech last year.
His comments came at
a most important time,
especially today, when the
Church is facing a priestly
shortage and priests must
take on additional duties
beyond ministering to
Year For Priests June 19, 2009 - June 19, 2010
Chaplain’s Message by Fr Stephen W. Bierschenk, Pastor
One New Year's Day, in
the Tournament of Roses
parade, a beautiful float
suddenly sputtered and quit.
It was out of gas. The whole
parade was held up until
someone could get a can of
gas. The amusing thing was
this float represented the
Standard Oil Company.
With its vast oil resources,
its truck was out of gas.
It is that way with any
Knights of Columbus
Council. We have vast
resources and a proud
tradition of service and
charity. And as a new
Council, we have a luxury
that most Councils don’t
enjoy. Almost every
member has the enthusiasm
of one who has just recently
decided to make a
commitment to be a Knight.
But, the success of every
Council depends on
individuals stepping up and
giving their time, their
energy, sharing their talents.
It can’t be the work of just a
few good men. Jesus once
said, “Of the one to whom
much is given, much is
expected in return.”
We are a diverse group.
Some have more money.
Some have more time or
talent. Some are better
looking (not that that
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June 2010 Volume 1, Issue 6
The Knightly News The official newsletter of St Monica Council 5656, Knights of Columbus
Serving faithfully the community of St Monica Church, Dallas, Texas
Inside this issue:
Chaplain’s Message 1
Council
Officers
Elections
Monthly Recognitions
2
Church
Seminarian Charles
Bishop’s Mass
Prayers of the Council
3
Youth
Jordan Spieth
3
Pro-Life
Pro-Life Boot-Camp
ACE Wings Award
5
Community
Summer “Kick-Off”
Food Drive
5
Membership
Exemplifications
License Plate
GDA Banquet
7
Reports
Faith Formation
7
Upcoming Calendar 9
Grand Knight: Bill McMullen
Phone:214-350-0143 E-mail: [email protected]
Deputy Grand Knight: Jim Jenkins Phone: 214-351-5992
E-mail: [email protected]
Jesus Christ, High Priest
Council Officers
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St. Monica Council 5656 will be having elections for new officers on June 1st at the General Council
Meeting . Current officers were elected in October and were presumed to also run in June for continuity. All
3rd degree Knights are eligible to run for any of the offices. Please plan to attend the General Council meeting.
Please plan to stay for refreshments and fellowship after the meeting.
Council Officer Elections
June Birthdays
05 - Fr. Stephen Biershenk
09 - Jim Einspanier
11 - Michael Carter
13 - Frank Gonzales
13 - Ed Schad
20 - Kelvin Smithson
23 - Joseph Marx
23 - Neal Brugman
24 - Bill Galyean
25 - Jim Jenkins
29 - Francis Clements
Council Program Activities
Officer Elections
POSITION OFFICE HOLDER E-MAIL ADDRESS PHONE MOBILE
Grand Knight Bill McMullen [email protected] 214-350-0143
Chaplain Fr. Stephen Bierschenk [email protected] 214-358-1453
Deputy Grand Knight Jim Jenkins [email protected] 214-351-5992
Chancellor Paul Tomaso [email protected] 214-357-2551 214-533-6296
Recorder Mike Eddings [email protected] 214-460-7609
Financial Secretary George Soriano [email protected] 972-620-5745 214-535-5889
Treasurer Daryl Avery [email protected] 972-910-0616 214-886-7252
Advocate Sean McMullen [email protected] 832-527-3186
Warden Walter Minigutti [email protected] 214-467-0343
Inside Guard Dave Rogers [email protected] 972-991-8520
Outside Guard Michael Burns [email protected] 214-755-3800
Trustee (3-Yr) Don Timm [email protected] 214-358-4972
Trustee (2-Yr) John Donovan [email protected] 469-374-0414
Trustee (1-Yr) Bob Andres [email protected] 214-351-6918 214-476-1265
District Deputy Roy Rabenaldt [email protected] 972-484-7767
villagers in France through his example of holiness, his celebration of the Mass, his
teachings, and his ability to touch people’s souls in the Sacrament of Penance. Although the “Year Of Priests” celebration officially ends in a few weeks, we as
Catholics should continue to hold up our priests and those who are discerning the
call to priesthood in prayer and support the vital work they do. Only God can fully
sustain a priest in his vocations, but we as Catholics can also provide everyday
support and encouragement.
Here are a few suggestions we can do to help our priests: Pray for Priests. Let your priest know that you are praying for him. He
will appreciate your spiritual support
Support vocations to the priesthood and Religious life. Participate and be active by coming to Mass and getting involved in
your parish. Use your gifts and talents to help the parish grow.
Read about the vital role of priests in the life of the Church. Invite your priest to dinner to thank him for all he has done for you
and your family.
Please show your appreciation for your parish priest!
-article by Daryl Avery
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Year For Priests cont.
Chaplain’s Message cont.
matters). It may be that with the current economic situation, you don’t have much money to donate – but you
have time, and energy and opportunities to do some small part of the work we are doing here at St. Monica.
We each have been given more blessings than we can imagine, so we have to be serious about giving of our self
in return.
It is exciting to be part of such a dedicated and inspiring group of men. But, we all have to be sure that we
don’t let our good efforts run out of gas. We each have to do our part.
-Fr Stephen W. Bierschenk
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Bishop’s Mass For Persons with Disabilities and Caregivers
Bishop J. Douglas Deshotel, Auxiliary Bishop of the Diocese of Dallas, will celebrate Mass on Saturday,
June 26, 2010 at 5:00PM at Mary Immaculate Catholic Church in Farmers Branch. There will be a
celebration of the Sacrament of Anointing of the Sick during the Mass. The Mass will be interpreted in sign
language.
Congratulations to Jordan Spieth on his outstanding performance in the HP Byron Nel-
son Championship May 17-23 at the TPC Four Seasons Resort in Las Colinas. Jordan, a 16
year old junior at Jesuit College Preparatory School, became the sixth-youngest player to
make a cut in a PGA Tour event. He made national headlines during this event and drew
large galleries that included Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo. He is considered the
nation’s top-ranked junior golfer.
Jordan received a lot of support from students and parishioners from the Dallas Diocese
which included his Jesuit classmates, several members from the cheerleading squad from the
Ursuline Academy, and many of his former classmates from St Monica Catholic School
where he attended. Jordan’s parents, Shawn and Chris, and his younger brother, Steven, were also on there to
support him during the event.
Jordan competed as an amateur in the event amongst noted professional golfers. He contended into the final
round and finished in a tie for 16th at a 4-under-par 276. Professional golfer Jason Day of Ft Worth won the
event finishing 10-under-par 270.
-article by Daryl Avery
Jesuit’s Jordan Spieth competes in Byron Nelson
Youth Activities
Jordan Spieth
Seminarian Charles Githinji has completed his assignment here at St Monica Catholic Church and is
returning to St. Mary’s Seminary in Houston. Brother Charles thank the St Monica Community during the
Masses for their support and prayers. He reflected on the words of encouragement he received from the
parishioners during his work here and that working here in the parish has affirmed his desires of becoming a
priest. He will resume his studies at St. Mary’s for two more years. Please continue to pray for Charles as well
as all of the Seminarians as they continue their journey into the priesthood. -article by Daryl Avery
Seminarian Charles Githinji Returns to Seminary
Church Activities
Seminarian Charles Mass for Person With
Disabilities
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Prayers of the Council are offered for the… Repose of the soul of Ed Diaz
Repose of the soul of BK John Di Marco
Aunt Irene, Aunt of Bishop Douglas Deshotel
Repose of the soul of Fr. Stephen Ganel
Repose of the soul of Craig Malorzo
Repose of the soul of BK Robert Malorzo
Repose of the soul of Rev. Leonard Pratt
Repose of the soul of Helen Pratt
Repose of the soul of Alfred Pratt
Return to good health of Yolanda Badilla
Return to good health of Frances Belmares
Return to good health of Josephina Bergin
Return to good health of Emmett Burnell
Return to good health of Peter Brinkman
Return to good health of Jeanne Brandenberger
Return to good health of John Robert Clements
Return to good health of Kim Connell
Return to good health of Sylvia Contreras
Return to good health of Brenda Copes
Return to good health of Jeanne Davenport
Return to good health of Louise Flournoy
Return to good health of Barbara Flood
Return to good health of Alta Fontenot
Return to good health of Carrie Gehling
Return to good health of Frank Harrison
Return to good health of Terry Harrison
Return to good health of Mary Ann Harmon
Return to good health of Ruben Hermosillo
Return to good health of Scott Hess, friend of SK
John Donovan
Return to good health of Francine Holmberg
Return to good health of Dot Huffhines
Return to good health of Charles Ihenacho
Return to good health of Delfina Johnson
Return to good health of Bob Kemper
Return to good health of Adam Klugiewicz
Return to good health of Charlie Kyong
Return to good health of Dorothy LaDue
Return to good health of Lillian Leal
Return to good health of Thelma Leuck
Return to good health of Don Lewis
Return to good health of Valentina Lopez
Return to good health of Robert Loza
Return to good health of Jimmy Lucido, great-
grandson of Larry Lucido
Return to good health of Jesse Marquez
Return to good health of Maria Martinez
Return to good health of Ed McCauley
Return to good health of Christopher McGehee
Return to good health of Charlotte McGuire
Return to good health of Robert Miramontes
Return to good health of Franco Miramontes
Return to good health of Jesse Molina
Return to good health of Baby Rebecca
Muhlenkamp
Return to good health of Rafaela Negron
Return to good health of Joe Patoskie, friend of BK
Bob Andres
Return to good health of Kathy Porter
Return to good health of Jill Rapsey
Return to good health of Sally Reilly
Return to good health of Gabrielle Robles
Return to good health of Frank Rodriguez
Return to good health of David Ruiz
Return to good health of Victor Sanchez
Return to good health of Joe Saucedo, Sr
Return to good health of Leonard Schmitz
Return to good health of Fr. Raymond Scott
Return to good health of Mona Simons
Return to good health of Lupe Soto
Return to good health of Jesse Tafalla
Return to good health of Marty Toole
Return to good health of Ronnie Villareal
Return to good health of Clemente Villafuerte
Return to good health of John Wavrusa
Return to good health of Maria Wentzel
Return to good health of Bobby Wuerz
Brother Knight John J. Di Marco, passed away May 26, 2010 after a long battle with
pancreatic cancer. Brother John was born April 27, 1926 in Cleveland, OH. A talented high
school athlete, John enlisted in the U.S. Navy after graduation and was trained in
underwater demolition. While John served during WWII his father suffered a crippling
injury. Upon discharge he gave up his waiting scholarships and began work as a warehouse
clerk to help support his parents. He retired as a VP and S.W. Gen. Mgr. after a 50 year
career in warehouse distribution. John was a member of St. Monica Catholic Church for 41 years where he was
a member and past coordinator of the Ministers of the Eucharist, Past president of the Holy Name Society,
Senior Guide and a member of the Helping Hands Ministry and a charter member of Council 5656. He is
survived by his wife, Nancy, of 58 years, sons Gery (Marsha), Philip (Judith), and Dan (Carlotta). Grandchildren
Daniel, Anthony, Theresa and Joseph. Mass of Christian Burial was held Saturday May 29th at St Monica
Catholic Church.
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Remembering John Di Marco
Youth For Life Pro-Life Boot Camp is one of the best opportunities for
young people to become involved in the work of the pro-life movement. Pro-Life Boot Camp is for high school and home-schooled students ages 14 and
up. The camp will take place on July 30 through August 4th at the
University of Dallas in Irving, TX. Last summer (2009) more than 100
teens and adults participated in Pro-Life Boot Camp. Activities include praying at Dallas and Fort Worth area abortion mills, talks
from experts on the theology of the Body and pro-life issues, skits, pro-life
testimonials, Mass and the Sacraments and volunteer projects.
Pro-Life Boot Camp needs Chaperones (cleared adults 21 and over) and Jr.
Staff (cleared adults age 18-20) to help put on the event. Early Registration ends June 30th (After June 30th
prices go up). Space is limited and we will sell out - guaranteed!
Pro-Life Boot Camp is co-sponsored by the Catholic Pro-Life Committee of Dallas and Catholics Respect Life
of Fort Worth.
Catholic Pro-Life Committee Update as of March 2010
49 women turned away from the five Dallas abortion centers; 53 hopeful turnaways. YTD Totals: 122 turnaways and 96 hopefuls. One baby was born to a Project Gabriel mom and six moms
paired with a Gabriel Angel. 110 calls received on the Project Gabriel BABY-DUE hotline.
-Pat O’ Brien, Pro-Life Committee Director
Youth For Pro-Life Boot Camp
Pro-Life Activities Youth For Pro-Life Boot
Camp
Summer “Kick-Off” Celebration Community Activities
Summer “Kick-Off”
St Monica Council 5656 will host a Summer “Kick-Off” Celebration on Saturday June 5th at 6:00PM in
The Family Center. Enjoy burgers, hotdogs, nachos and all the fixings. Bring the entire family.
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While we may be blessed with enough food to eat there are those around us who struggle to put food on
the table. The North Dallas Shared Ministries is a local organization that provides assistance to those less
fortunate. Their Food Pantry provides food and hygiene items to over 30,000 people each year.
As a way to help out the Food Pantry, please bring non-perishable food items to the next council general
meeting on Tuesday, June 1st. Among the items they accept are bread, tortillas, canned fruits and
vegetables, breakfast items, soups, pastas, rice, sugar, flour, baby food and diapers, laundry detergent, toothbrush
and toothpaste, shampoo, toilet paper, deodorant, sanitary napkins, and razors.
- Tom Primrose, Community Director
Monthly Food Drive
Congratulations to Fr. Stephen Bierschenk, BK Patrick O’Brien and BK Chris Herzog on receiving their Pro-
Life ACE Wings Awards. Pro-Life ACE is Pro-Life without Apology, without Compromise and without
Exception. The Knights of Columbus Pro-Life ACE Wings Award is earned by participating in five or more Public
Pro-Life activities in any 12 month period.
-article by Daryl Avery; photo by Sean McMullen
Pro-Life ACE Wings Award Recipients
Pro-Life Activities
Ace Wings Award
(L-R) BK Pat O’Brien, Fr. Bierschenk, and BK Chris Herzog
Community Activities
Food Drive
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The Office of Faith Formation is recruiting catechists, catechist aides and substitute catechists for the 2010-
2011 school year. Classes next year will be held from 12:15-1:45 pm. A stipend will be given to catechists next
year. Training will be held in June and July. If interested in participating within this catechetical ministry, please
call the Office of Faith Formation for more information: 214-357-8549.
Catechists, Catechist Aides and Substitute Catechists Liaison Reports
Office Of Faith Formation
Membership Program Activities
Upcoming Exemplifications
License Plate Program
Upcoming Exemplifications…
First Degree
Monday June 21 - St Joseph Catholic Church (Richardson) @ 7:30 PM
Wednesday June 23rd - Prince of Peace Catholic Church (Plano) @ 7:30 PM
The Knights of Columbus is an
organization of Catholic men who
serve others and have fun! We
should be proud to proclaim our
faith and our order; just as we
might our alma mater or sports
team, after all we are on the “A”
team. With a K of C License plate
we proudly proclaim that we are a
Knight, a Catholic and that
America is “One Nation under
God”! Brothers we can do all of
this for a net of $8.00. Yes a
license plate will cost you $30.00
however $22.00 of that goes to
our Infirmed Priest Fund.
Therefore we urge every Knight
and especially those of you in
Leadership positions to purchase a
license plate and tell the world
who you are.
These plates may be purchased
for automobiles or trucks. They
are also available with the
handicapped logo if necessary. If
you desire personalized plates,
they are available for an additional
$40 annually.
There is not any reason for not
having Knights of Columbus plates
on your vehicles! Order yours
today!
To order your Knights of
Columbus license plates go to:
1. http://www.texas.gov 2. Under ONLINE SERVICES click
on - Order Specialty License Plates 3. In upper left corner click on -
Order Specialty License Plates 4. Follow the instruction on the
page.
Hurry!!! Let everyone know that you
are proud to be a Knight of
Columbus. Order one for your
wife’s car too. She will love you for
it.
-SK John Donovan
Put Knights of Columbus and One Nation Under God On Your Vehicle
Want to help feed some of those who are not as fortunate? Driver(s) needed on Monday morning for
about two hours every other Monday to pickup bread from Tom Thumb and deliver to North Dallas Shared
Ministries. Please call John Lucido at 972-968-9162 or Deacon Larry Lucido at 214-351-6934
Drivers Needed to Help Feed The Less Fortunate Community Activities
Drivers Needed
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SAINT MONICA COUNCIL CALDENDAR - JUNE 1 THROUGH JUNE 30
JUNE EVENT LOCATION TIME CONTACT
1 Tue General Council Meeting Family Center Rm #201 7:00 PM Bill McMullen
4 Fri “Year For Priests” Celebration Dallas Cathedral 5:00 PM Mike Eddings
5 Sat Summer “Kick-Off” Celebration The Family Center 6:00 PM Omar Diaz
8 Tue Council Director’s Meeting Family Center Rm #217 7:00 PM Jim Jenkins
16 Wed Deadline for Articles for July newsletter Via Email 9:00 PM Daryl Avery
21 Mon 1st Degree Ceremony St. Joseph Catholic Church, Richardson 7:30 PM Tom Malorzo
23 Wed 1st Degree Ceremony Prince Of Peace Catholic Church, Plano 7:30 PM Tom Malorzo
25 Thur GDA Banquet Council 5052 Hall 6:00 PM SK John Donovan
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My wife, Wanda and I, along with my fellow co-workers at Lockheed Martin will donate our time on June
12th at the North Texas Food Bank (NTFB) from 9:00AM to 12 Noon to help “Close the Gap on
Hunger.” The North Texas Food Bank needs volunteers to stuff boxes with no-perishable food items. You will
be able to help box and sort food for distribution to one of the 260 member agencies in North Texas. If you
would like to join us, please email me at [email protected] no later than June 4th.
The Food Bank is located at: 4500 S. Cockrell Hill Road
Dallas, TX 75236 http://www/ntfb.org
-Daryl Avery
Help Close The Gap on Hunger Community Activities
North Texas Food Bank