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Knights News Monthly Newsletter of the Raul G. Navarrete Council 9482

Grand Knights Message

Grand Knight John B. Simpson Sr.

Knights Schedule

May 2017

5/06, 07 - Mothers Day Candy Sales 5/07 - 2nd and 3rd Degree Initiation - KofC Hall, Chandler 5/07 - Honor Guard - Bishop Mass, St. Andrews 5/08 - 6:30 PM: 4th Degree Mtg. - 7:30 PM - Council Business Mtg - Hennessy Hall 5/13 - 11:00AM - KofC Family Picnic, Tumbleweed Park, (RSVP on-line) 5/16 - 7:00 PM: 1st Degree Ceremony - Adult Education Room 5/21 - 6:00 AM: Pancake Breakfast - Hennessy Hall (6am to 11am) 5/22 - 6:30 PM: Officer Meeting - 7:30 PM Council, St. Andrews, Room H&I 5/27 - St. Joes Camp Clean Up Weekend 5/06, 13, 20, 22, 27 - 9:00 AM: Knights Karate Class, St. Andrews, Room H&I

On-line Updates: http://kofc9482.org/activities/

What’s Inside Grand Knights Message

Spiritual Reflections

Activities Director

Message

Council Mtg. Highlights:

Field Agent Updates

Legal News

4th Degree Highlights

Birthdays & Anniversaries

Upcoming Events and Announcements

Monthly Calendars

Spring has arrived which means Summer isn’t far behind. This past month was once again extremely busy for Our Council...let’s recap…

Thanks to all who helped make Our Lenten Fish Dinners an overall success….we served almost 600 dinners. We kicked off our yearly State Raffle Ticket Sales….the profit from these sales this year will be split between St Andrews Caring Ministry and The Justa Center for the Homeless...let’s keep the momentum going thru May 15th. Holy Week again was a very busy time...Thanks to all who helped at Mass and with the tent setup and removal. Another successful Pancake Breakfast this past month. Our 1st Degree Team held their monthly exemplification with 2 candidates joining Our Council… Father Edward Urassa Robert Butler Congratulations to these New Knights. And much more to come in the weeks ahead… Additional Raffle Ticket Sales, Mothers Day See’s Candy Sales, Council Family Picnic, etc.… Elections of Officers for the next Fraternal Year will take place at our monthly Council Meeting on May 08...Please attend to support this important yearly event. Thanks for All You Do John B. Simpson Sr. Grand Knight

VOLUME: 4 — ISSUE 5 May, 2017

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Knights News

Spiritual Message

Rev. Teilo M. Lwande, AJ

Contact Information

Grand Knight

GK John B. Simpson Sr.

jsimpsonaz1@q.com

Activities

Mike Threadgill

mikesthreadgill@gmail.com

Membership

Richard Bruck

richardbruck@gmail.com

Public Relations

Paul Liberatore

pilbpilot@yahoo.com

We’re on the Web! www.kofc9482.org

Spiritual Message

WHO AM I?

Expectation is a belief that something will happen or be the case in the

future. Right expectations give us desired results while wrong expectations leads

to undesired results. The foundations of our expectations will determine our

response and/or reaction after results are out.

The mystery of Resurrection has many questions and reactions: The

various reactions involve the recognition of the miracle as a sign: those who do

not question; those who question but do not believe; those who believe but do

not bear witness; and those who question, believe, and bear witness. These are

some of the expectations that Easter Season brings along after a long Lenten

season.

Looking at the disciples of Jesus, it is easy to see the strong character of

Peter and Judas Iscariot coming out to the fore, especially during/after the last

supper; and their personal expectations were laid out in the public for everyone

to see.

The following questions should help us reflect on our lives in the line of

Peter and Judas Iscariot:

• Why did Judas betray Jesus by selling him for 30 pieces of silver?

• Why did Peter betray Jesus by denying him three (3) times?

• Why did Peter repent while Judas commit suicide??

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Activities Director Message

Brother Knights Christ has Risen…let us Rejoice, renew and recommit! We just concluded April what a “Funtastic” month! We did some Outstanding work; State Raffle ticket sales, Lenten Fish Dinners, Stations of the Cross, Holy Thursday, Easter Tent Set-up, 1st Degree induction, Pancake Breakfast, Recruitment weekend and 5th Sunday Rosary to name a few…special thanks to all those Knights that continue week in and week out to rise to the challenge to help support and make both our Parish and Council a place of growth in our Faith and Charitable works!

I encourage all our members to attend Council Meeting on May 8th, as we get set to vote on Brother Knights to fill various positions within the Council. Attending the monthly Council meetings is a wonderful way to get to know your fellow Knights, neighbors and develop meaning friendships not to mention learning about and signing up to have some fun projects while at same time doing great works of Charity, most events require less than 2-3 hours!

As we continue to recruit new Brothers into our Council this growth has given us the ability to increase the number of activities we would like to activate in 2017-2018. However, we need to get all our Knights involved. Richard Bruck spoke last meeting on how we all should and need to get involved with Shepard/Mentoring new members reaching out, introducing them to fellow Knights and the various Event Directors to get them engaged in various activities.

I would like to expand that challenge to include all of us going out in search of our lost sheep, we have over 300 members on the books with less than 15% being activity involved. We need to reach out to each of those folks that you may have recruited or you have personal relationship with; find out how they are doing and invite/encourage them “come home” start by attending our monthly meetings and taking on at least one activity this coming year.

May Activities (please go online and volunteer!) • 6th-7th Mother’s Day See’s Candy • 8th Council Meeting • Election of Officers • 13th Knights Picnic…go online and RSVP • 16th Knights 1st Degree induction 6pm in Adult Education room come support our newest members

(should be full class after recruitment!) • 19th-20th State Convention (turn in your raffle tickets to Chuck!) • 21st Pancake Breakfast last one till fall

bring out your family and partake! • 22nd Officer’s meeting • 27th -28th St. Joe’s Clean-up

Vivat Jesus Brother Mike

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2017 - Committee Directors January – June Programs

• Council Director…Richard Bruck • Program Director…Mike Threadgill

• Assisted by …Dan Blomberg and Steven Sparks

• Public Relations Director…Paul Liberatore

• Pete Racz (Bulletin and Friday Flash) • Web Master…AJ Fifer • Membership Director…Richard Bruck

• Membership drive dates: 4/29/17 • Red Shirts/Mass (ABR = always be recruiting!) • 1st Degree Team…

• Retention…Owen Kelly • Health Services…Michael D Noffke

• Called to Protect

• Church Director…Robert Bogan • Consecration to the Holy Family 12/31-1/01 • Baby Bottle Drive 1/29/17 • 5th Sunday Rosary 1/28/17 • Stations of Cross, Friday's of Lent • Holy Thursday activities TBD • Easter set-up 4/15/17 & tear down 4/16 • Mother’s Day event • Father Day renewal of vows

• Vocations Chairman…Bill Marcotte • Following Christ 9/15-10/27 Thursday nights

• Community Director…Frank Saavedra

• Blood Drives TBD • Karate* see schedule • Other Community Outreach programs TBD

• Family Director…Alex Santucci

• Wives Appreciation Luncheon 2/12/17 Co-Chair John Kohen

• Spring Picnic/Ice Cream Social TBD • St. Joe’s Memorial Day 5/28-5/29/17 • Father-Son Campout

• Youth Director…Tracy Hernandez

• Basketball Tournament free throw 1/22/17 • Spring Sporting Activity TBD • Easter Egg Hunt; TBD • Teen Life Golf Tournament

• Culture of Life Director…John Negron • See’s Candy Sales Mother’s Day co-chair Jeff

Leonard 5/06-5/07 • Pro-Life Day Activity TBD

• Habitat Projects…Phil Vogel • Builds March 11th. • Provide lunch for workers TBD

• Fund Raising Director…Todd Huffman • Pancake Breakfast: 1/22; 2/19; 3/19; 4/23 and

5/21 • Lenten Fish Dinners 3/03/17-4/07 every Friday • St. Patrick dinner/dance 3/16/17 • AZ Raffle Ticket Sales: 3/19; 4/02 Courtyard

and 4/23/17 Pancake

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Quote of the Month

Membership In the Knights

If you have been considering joining or returning to the Knights, Please feel free to

contact us directly or through our internet site:

www.kofc9482.org

KofC Council #9482 Internet site

Have you seen the St Andrews Home Page:

KofC Council #9482 There is a large KofC button that directs you to our pages

internet site:

“Teach us to give and not count the cost.”

-St. Ignatius de Loyola

Meeting Opened 7:30 pm Reading/Approval of Minutes

• Minutes from last meeting were approved. Report of Admissions Committee and reading of applications

• 1st degree admissions degree exemplification if April 18th. Two candidates, Robert Butler and Kenneth Berg were read in and approved. They will be part of this upcoming exemplification.

• Right now we have up to 6 members that might be interested in stepping up to the 2nd and 3rd degree.

• Richard passed out a sheet on the shepherding program and gave details of its importance to a growing Council and Assembly.

• Right now we have 296 members and 138 with dues paid or 47%. Initiations: Update on Upcoming degrees

• 1st degree admissions degree exemplification April 18th in Adult Ed center starting at 7:30 signup and 8:00pm for start of degree. Everyone is welcome. Next is May 16th at 6:00pm.

• 2nd and 3rd degree exemplification May 7th at 3121 KFC Hall in Chandler. • 4th degree exemplification is in Phoenix, June 10th, 2017.

Grand Knights Report

• GK welcomed new members and visiting guest to our council meeting. • Fish Fry: Thank you to everyone who help on a very successful Fish Dinner program.

We served 125 people on our last dinner and increased our numbers each week. We totaled 570 people served for a profit of over $700. Looking to increase our price as we were the cheapest but best dinner in town.

• Kiosk program: Kiosks for the booklets and pamphlets for the Narthex have arrived. Might have four Kiosks total by June. These will come out at our recruitment weekend April 29-30th.

• State Convention: Notification of KofC Convention in Scottsdale Plaza Resort May 19-20. GK John Simpson and FC Mike Threadgill will attend with voting rights. Todd Huffman and Chuck McKay will also attend.

• State Raffle: Suggestion was made that the council should by $100 to $200 in tickets each year since this goes to charity, we would get half this back and also have a chance to win the big money.

• Baby Bottle Drive: Total donations finished just shy of $13000 which goes to the Aid to Woman’s Center. Great job on this very successful drive for a worthy cause.

• Trustee’s Slate of Candidates for 2017-2018 Officers: There are positions still open. If you have thought about becoming a Council officer, please talked to our Trustee’s about joining. Slate is ready in April, Vote in May and officers officially start in July.

Report of Service Programs :

Program Director Report – Michael Threadgill: Most programs have been reported or updated. • Church Director: Easter Setup and teardown: We need help Saturday morning at

8:00am for tent setup and whatever else needs help with setup. Also Tent teardown is Sunday at 1:00pm and all help is welcomed.

• Volunteers needed for Easter masses: Alex Santucci requested volunteers for all tent masses to help with collection baskets. Sign-up sheets were provided at the meeting.

• Rosary Sunday: April 30th, 2017 Rosary at 7:00am prior to 7:30am mass. Please support this event.

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Knights News

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St Mary’s Church New Haven, CT

Knight of Columbus Offices & Museum New Haven, CT.

Field Agent Update

LTC Is an Important Piece of the Puzzle There are many financial consultants and retirement authorities who emphasize the need for a long-term care (LTC) product for estate preservation and family protection. While many commercial life insurance companies have gotten out of the long-term care business, the Knights of Columbus considers LTC a very important piece of the family protection puzzle. The Order has been actively offering our members this product for nearly 15 years without a premium increase on current policyholders. Members who wisely purchased an LTC plan from the Knights in 2000 are still paying the same premiums today. Even better, our LTC coverage is backed by the full strength of the Order, which remains rooted in our strong Catholic values. Talk about stability when it counts. If we have not spoken about your need for LTC coverage in your family portfolio, please take some time out of your schedule to meet with me. Remember, long-term care policies are underwritten based on your health, and you most likely will never be any healthier than you are today.

Mr. Thomas Moore Field Agent 480-307-1170 Cell thomas.moore@kofc.org My Field Agent Site

Things are Heating up in the Arizona desert, but for Seniors a “Freeze” may be coming In Arizona, Seniors who are 65 years or older, and who meet the specific criteria below, can qualify for the Senior Property Valuation Protection Option, which is also referred to as the “Senior Freeze Program.” Under the Senior Freeze Program, a County Assessor will freeze the property tax valuation of a Senior’s primary residence each year. The freeze in the property tax valuation can last up to three years, regardless of market conditions. While the Senior Freeze Program will not eliminate property tax, it will however significantly reduce a Senior’s tax liability, especially over time. Under Arizona law, the taxable portion of a person’s property tax valuation (the “Limited Property Value” or “LPV”) can go up as much as 5% each year. Under the Senior Freeze Program, this 5% increase in the LPV is halted, and the property tax valuation remains the same. Furthermore, the Senior Freeze Program can be renewed at the end of the third year, and will continue for additional 3 years. This process can go on indefinitely, or until the Senior sells the home, changes residency, or increases their income status. To qualify for the Senior Freeze Program, a person must meet the following criteria:

• At least one of the owners must be 65 years of age at the time the application is filed. • The property must be the Primary Residence of the taxpayer. Primary Residence is defined as

the residence which is occupied by the taxpayer for an aggregate of 9 months of the calendar year.

• The owner must have resided in the Primary Residence for at least 2 years prior to applying. • The owner(s) total income from all sources, including non taxable income, cannot exceed

$35,280 (for one owner) or $44,100 (for two or more owners).

The Senior Freeze Program is a great way for Seniors to reduce the amount of property tax they pay each year, especially if they are on a fixed income. If you are interested in the Senior Freeze Program and would like assistance applying for this program with the County Assessor, I would be happy assist you. As

Summer quickly approaches, beat the Arizona heat with the Senior Freeze Program.

Legal News

Paul Liberatore is a 3rd Degree Knight, and an Attorney with the Tempe based law firm of Blake & Pulsifer, PLC. He focuses his legal practice on Estate Planning, Probate, Trust Administration, Real Estate and Business Law. Paul provides a preferential fee structure to his brother Knights, and can be reached at 480-838-3000, or paul@blakepulsifer.com

Disclaimer: The information provided in this article is offered purely for informational purposes. It is not intended to create or promote and attorney-client relationship and does not constitute and should not be relied as legal advice.

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Upcoming 1st Degree Admission Ceremony Tuesday May 16th 2017, 7 PM

St Andrews the Apostle Catholic Church, Adult Education Room 3450 W. Ray Road Chandler, AZ 85226

Why Did You Become A Knight? Becoming a Knight can transform your life.

As a Knight you have the opportunity to support your parish and give back to your community. We are a band of brothers…a network of men dedicated to doing good in the service of God and our neighbors.

Knights are men who get things done….Volunteering our time and talents to serve our parish and community.

HOW CAN YOU HELP A RELATIVE, CO-WORKER OR NEIGHBOR BECOME A BETTER CATHOLIC?

BY BEING THEIR SPONSOR. INVITE THEM TO JOIN THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS.

Faith is our foundation and as you know from your own experience involvement with the knights, our members become better Catholics.

Our fraternity of brotherhood gives us the strengths and desire to grow in our faith.

For additional information please contact Richard Bruck at the email address noted below.

Why Become a 2nd, 3rd and 4th Degree Knight Your personal involvements as a Knight will provide opportunities, in charity and fraternity for service to the Church at the local, diocesan and universal levels; to your communities; and to the less fortunate in our midst.

A First Degree Admission Ceremony, by which a man joins the Order, exemplify the virtue of charity.

He is then said to be a First Degree Knight of Columbus.

Second Degree Knights , Formation Degree, focuses on another virtue of unity and he rises to that status.

Third Degree, Knighthood Degree, a brother is considered a full member and can run for council offices. Fourth Degree, Patriot Degree, is the highest degree of the order.

The primary purpose of the Fourth Degree is to foster the spirit of patriotism and to encourage active Catholic citizenship.

FOR MORE INFORMATION OR TO VOLUNTEER TO SERVE

PLEASE CONTACT:

Richard Bruck : richardbruck@gmail.com

Upcoming 2nd & 3rd Degree Ceremonies May 7th, 2017 (9AM-2PM) (Lunch Included)

KofC Hall St. Mary’s # 3121 644 E. Chandler Blvd, Chandler, AZ 85048

Membership Update Page 8

Merry Christmas Page 9

Faithful Navigator Dan Stoecklin Faithful Friar Fr. Robert Aliunzi, A.J. Faithful Comptroller GK John Simpson Faithful Admiral Chuck McKay Faithful Captain Todd Huffman Faithful Pilot Ron Delperdang Faithful Purser Harry Moralas Faithful Scribe: Dan Blomberg Inner Sentinel Owen Kelly Outer Sentinel Lloyd Schell Spiritual Advisor Deacon Paul Hursh Trustee 1Year David Woods Trustee 2 Year Richard Bruck Trustee 3 Year Dan Von Flue District Master Bryant Sayers

2016-17 Officers

Summary The FN Dan Stoecklin explained a new program for Assembly of the Year awards. A letter was drafted regarding the Assembly 3591’s accomplishments for 2016. The FN also Congratulated the members of the Assembly for an excellent year. This was submitted with the application. We are requesting Sir Knights that might be willing to donate regalia

items or make financial donations. Currently we have several items that have been donated and are starting to be used. If you are looking to become part of the honor guard, please let FN or CC know so we can see if these items are usable for you and get you onto these callouts. C.C.C. Call-outs: We had callouts on Thursday March 23 and 24 for Sir Knight Andy Koch’s wake and funeral, Thursday April 6th for the Operation Welcome Home ceremony for Sgt. Kenneth Closs and family in Gilbert, Thursday April 13th for Holy Thursday Mass. Honor guard was posted for adoration until midnight. The Fourth Degree currently is involved in a couple of projects which include: Justa Center: Donations were brought in from the Knights. Shirts from the Justa Dam Ride were also on sale for $20 with proceeds going to Justa Center. Jeff Leonard gave an update on the Aaron’s Home Project there were 6-7 items remaining to finished. All have been completed except for the fence. Fantastic job by all involved. Truly the patriotic spirit shown for this project. Deacon Paul and Glen Waterkotte continue to go to the Justa Center on as many Tuesday’s as possible. Please contact them if you are interested in going. School Flag program: Currently we have permission to move forward with the flag in the Hall. AJ will purchase the flags. We also have the flag hanging in the prayer garden by the cross. Suggestion made to have something for Sept. 11 now that the flag is in place. Admissions Committee: Pamphlets were handed to all Sir Knights to give to 3rd degree members describing the details about becoming 4th degree. We have 51 new members in our council and 25 have made it to 3rd degree. This is our challenge as 4th degree Sir Knights to take these pamphlets and go talk to all 3rd degree members about becoming a 4th degree Sir Knight. Next Exemplification for 4th degree is June 10th. Right to Life programs: April 11st was closing of the 40 days for Life program. This will be their final event with a talk from a representative from the Aid to Women’s Center. We supplied tables and chairs to the event and can use support for this. See Knightline or our website for more information regarding additional Right to Life programs.

4th Degree Highlights - St Andrew the Apostle Assembly #3591

Holy Thursday— Adoration Break Room Page 10

Grand Knight GK John B. Simpson Sr. Deputy Grand Knight Richard Bruck Chaplain Fr. Robert Aliunzi, A.J. Financial Secretary Harry Moralas Chancellor Michael Threadgill Recorder Dan Blomberg Lecturer Deacon Paul Hursh Treasurer Tracy Hernandez Warden Chuck McKay Advocate Stephen Sparks Outside Guard Eric Evans Inside Guard A. J. Fifer Trustee 3rd Year Frank Saavedra Trustee 2nd Year Dan Stoecklin Trustee 1st Year Todd Huffman Field Agent Tom Moore

2016-17 Officers

Easter Tent Set Up

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Our own Fr. Robert leading the assembly in the first decade of the rosary.

St. Andrews Projects Completed by the Knights

Report of Service Programs : Contd

• Retention: Spring Picnic: Owen Kelly presented the council details on the spring picnic. This will be held May13th at Tumbleweed park. There will be a potluck signup sheet. Knights will provide burgers and hotdogs. Please try to RSVP by April 15th. Great games and activities. Picnic will be from 11:00am to 4:00pm.

• Membership: Recruitment Drive: April 29th and 30th. We are going to need lots of help on this weekend. • Family Director: Father and Son Campout: August 18 – 20th. St. Joseph Youth Camp is asking for help with cleanup and

repair over Memorial Day Weekend. First directors meeting is April 19th at 7:00pm. • State Raffle: Chuck McKay thanked all members who helped with the raffle ticket sales on April 1st and 2nd. We are up to

$3200 to date for sales.

Unfinished Business • Ramada Repair: The Ramada in the courtyard is in desperate need of repairs. Very dangerous situation. Looking to make this a

permanent structure. Cost is somewhere around $1000-$1200. New Business

• Justa Center: Donations were brought in from the Knights. Shirts from the Justa Dam Ride were also on sale for $20 with proceeds going to Justa Center.

• Knights Web site assistance: SK AJ is asking for assistance with the website to fill in information. Please let AJ know if you can help.

Report of Fourth Degree

• Right to Life programs: Tomorrow is the closing of the 40 days for Life program. They will have their final event with a talk from a representative from the Aid to Women’s Center. Sir Knights again set up chairs for those in attendance.

• Aaron’s Build (Justa Center): There were 6-7 items remaining to finish. All have been completed except work on the fence. This project is considered finished. Fantastic job by all involved. Truly the patriotic spirit shown for this project.

• Become 4th Degree Knights: Pamphlets are being put together to hand out to all 3rd degree members describing the details about becoming 4th degree. We have 51 new members in our council and 25 have made it to 3rd degree. This is our challenge as 4th degree Sir Knights to take these pamphlets and go talk to all 3rd degree members about becoming a 4th degree Sir Knight. Next Exemplification for 4th degree is June 10th.

Field Agents Report - Tom Moore

• Knights of Columbus are still here after 125 years and growing. It’s important to keep them coming in and keeping them in. It is important to keep the legacy going. The Shepard’s program is vital to making this happen.

DD Report, State Deputy

• Membership: 4 upcoming candidates from Resurrection and two from here for the upcoming 1st degree ceremony. • Native American Community: Possibly 4 new councils being formed. • Recruitment: Never Stop. Always Be Recruiting. • Tempe Aid to Women’s Center: Raised over $24,000 district wide. • Father’s Day Mass: Affirmation of Mass. Vows reaffirmed. • DD Challenge: You and Family attend “TRIDUUM” over Easter. (Holy Thursday, Good Friday, Easter Vigil). • Star District: All four councils will be Star councils.

Monthly Meeting Highlights Continued Page 12

May Birthdays Joseph Arias - 5/1 Tyler Weninger - 5/3 Edward Kuch - 5/4 Edward Luz - 5/4 Frank Sandez - 5/4 Daniel Sexton - 5/5 Neal Stirlen - 5/5 James Lebo - 5/9 Art Romero - 5/9 Arnold Gasca - 5/12 Thomas Partel - 5/18 Thomas Donegan - 5/20 Chuck McKay - 5/20 Daniel Von Flue - 5/21 James Ward - 5/21 Bright Eze - 5/22

Happy Mother’s Day

Anniversaries Edmund and Cindy Wagner − 5/9 Raymond and Rosemary Creamean − 5/17 Frank and Rosemary Smigelski − 5/17 Todd and Mary Huffman − 5/19 Owen and Catherine (Cathy) Kelly − 5/25 Paul and Debbie Anger − 5/28

If You and your Bride are not listed, Please update your anniversary

information at the following link: http://kofc9482.org/update

• Did they go offline? Last seen online after #the arrest of Jesus?

• Where do we belong: are you Peter or Judas?

• Am I Peter?

• Am I Judas Iscariot?

• The choice is yours!

Are we like Judas who, even though had every opportunity to hear and listen what Jesus taught and

even witnessed his miracles, in his heart remained an unbeliever?

Are we like Peter who, even after confessing that Jesus is Lord, the Son of God, went on ahead to

betray him by denying publicly, when Jesus need him the most

Do we betray our faith in Jesus in times of crisis? #tbt – Judas and Peter. Do we allow ourselves to

fall into the state of despair like Judas or are repentant like Peter? Do we yield to temptations from the evil

one? Believing on Christ means a person places their complete trust in the death and resurrection of Christ

for the specific purpose of providing them with the forgiveness of sins and the gift of eternal life. We should

glory in the cross of our Lord Jesus in whom is our salvation, life and resurrection, through whom we are

saved and delivered.

Let us continue praying that, we who have known his mystery on earth may merit the grace of his

redemption; and that His blessings shine upon us, May He always keep us in his loving care.

Spiritual Message continued

May Prayer

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Loving God, as a mother gives life and nourishment to her children, so you watch over your Church.

Bless these women, that they may be strengthened as Christian mothers.

Let the example of their faith and love shine forth.

Grant that we, their sons and daughters, may honor them always

with a spirit of profound respect.

Grant this through Christ our Lord.

- Mother’s Day Prayer

Called to Protect (CTP) Are you up to date??? Online yearly renewals (after initial session)

click on “My Obligations” on the diocesan website

www.safeenvironmenttraining.org/classes.php

For additional sessions & locations,

Important Updates & Dates to Remember

Brother Bill Bennett - Daughter Brittaney Fleming. Brother Dale Chittenden – Mother with Alzheimer's and wife Kathy. Brother Ed Wagner – Mother, Rita Wagner, with pancreas cancer Brother Ed Wagner – Wife, Cindy Wagner, with chronic back pain. Brother John McGraw - Brother Jeff McGraw. Brother Ken Kulinowski - Wife Patricia, surgery recovery Brother Bryan Nelson – Bruce Brown battling Dementia. Kay Brown and Family needs prayers. Brother AJ - Fiance e Shola Adams. Brother AJ – sister Ann, laid off Brother AJ – Brother Ed Wagner and struggling family in need of our prayers. Brother John Negron – Brother Jeffrey Negron battling Leukemia. Brother John Negron – Mother Anna Negron battling Parkinson’s. Brother John Negron – Son Raymond Lee Negron having Irregular heartbeat. Brother Dave Mills - Virginia Mills. Brother Dan Blomberg - Father-in-Law, Bruce Van Heertum battling lung cancer. Brother Dan Blomberg - Aunt, Jan Wetterman battling cancer. Brother Dan Blomberg – Friend Kelly Traube battling cancer. Brother Dave Hanson - Father, David Hanson. Brother Dave Hanson – Cousin’s Son Connor Foppe battling stroke and brain angio. Brother Greg Reid - Diane Galigher in Cancer treatment. Brother Greg Reid - Sheryl Shiel terminal illness Brother Greg Reid – Mother Joyce Reid. Brother Manuel Gonzales – Wife Michelle to have Bone Marrow biopsy Surgery. Brother Jeff Leonard – Son Jason Leonard M.S. Brother Ed Kuch – Niece Theresa Jacobs battling Anorexia. Brother Eric Evans – Father John Evans battling stroke recovery. Brother Jerry Busser - Great niece Ruth Adams heart surgery Brothers Tony & Todd Huffman - Father Larry. Brother Dave Woods - Wife Dottie recovering from a fall. Brother Lloyd Schell – Friend Harley Cranswich battling Leukemia. Brother Harry Morales – Granddaughter Crystal Uptain: Series of surgery. Brother Stephen Sparks – Father John for medical treatments. Brother Stephen Sparks – Uncle John Keef recovering from surgery. Brother Jonathan Goodrich – Sister in Law Sue for medical treatments. Brother Jonathan Goodrich – Father Ned for medical treatments. Brother Jonathan Goodrich – Recovering from medical treatments. Deacon Paul Hursh – Sister Margaret Singer battling cancer and will start treatment. Brother Owen Kelly – Granddaughter Alyssa Michne Suffering from Crohn’s disease. Brother Tracy Hernandez – Mother Gwen Hernandez: Illness. Brother Tracy Hernandez – Uncle Larry Irvin Battling Cancer. Brother Kurt Moore – Uncle Raymand Bernye Battling Cancer. Brother Tom Moore – Von Clark’s Grandson battling several medical issues. Brother Mike Schroeder – Homebound & Care Givers from Ministry of Care Ministry. Brother Frank Saavedra – Mother in Law Evangeline Cordova in Hospice. Brother Darren Wenninger – Friend/Coworker Rudy Lucero battling Cancer.

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