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Faith Director
Brothers,
AD MAJOREM DEI GLORIAM (FOR THE GREATER GLORY OF GOD)
Upcoming Church Events for:
Jul 26 Rosary Prior to 5:30pm Vigil Mass. The rosary will be led by TBD.
Aug 01 1st Friday Eucharistic Adoration (8am to 8pm).
Aug 02 Rosary of the Unborn at Planned Parenthood Abortion Facility, start at 9 am
Aug 13 Blessed Michael J. McGivney’s Feast Day
Aug 14 Holy Hour in the Perpetual Adoration Chapel 8:45AM to 9:45AM
Aug 30 Rosary Prior to 5:30pm Vigil Mass. The rosary will be led by TBD.
I just want to thank those who support our Faith Programs. Participation is holding steady at all events. If you are not attending any of our programs I urge you come out and increase your faith and enhance your relationship with God.
If you are a numbers person here are some stats:
Adoration-we get 11-13 Guardians, but we are not filling all 12 time slots.
Planned Parenthood Rosary of the Unborn-we get 3-5 (one is not even from our parish).
Holy Hour-typically we get 5 or 6. However this month we had 15 (6 Knights and 9 parishioners) participants. Great!
Saturday Rosary- We get 35-40.
While it is true we don’t do it for the numbers but I think we could do better. If this was a report card I would have to give it an “N” needs improvement.
All comments, suggestions, criticism and ideas will be considered.
Vivat Jesus!
Dave Hetrick
Faith Director
God Bless You
COUNCIL’S “ADOPTED” SEMINARIAN
Capuchin Seminarian Brother Yovani Salas, our "adopted" RSVP seminarian is stationed in Beacon,NY where he is helping in the infirmary.
Please keep Brother Yovani and all seminarians in your prayers.
Life Director
Brothers all,
The saying "You win some and you lose some" rings true in the pro-life movement.
Abortions occurring in South Carolina plummeted 63% in the first year that the "Fetal Heartbeat and Protection from Abortion Act" was enforced. That's 5,162 precious lives spared.
On the other hand, the Wisconsin Supreme Court, in a 4-3 ruling, struck down the states 176-year-old abortion ban, which was a devastating blow to the protection of innocent unborn lives.
In the words of coach Jim Valvano "Don't give up. Don't ever give up"
Join us in praying the rosary for life on the first Tuesday at 7:00pm in the parlor, the third Tuesday a half hour before our meeting, or behind Planned Parenthood on Frederick St.on the first Saturday at 9:00am.
If you are unable to join with us, the Rosary of the Unborn is available on the council's web site at: www.kofc11911.org
Vivat Jesus,
Doug Hauschild
Life Director
Community Director
Brother Knights….
I hope you and your families are enjoying your summer. Your council officers are working on tghe activities and events calendar for the new fraternal year that began July 1. We plan to host the Soccer Challenge at Asheville Catholic School, date TBD, and the annual Veterans Day Breakfast, tentatively scheduled for November 8th. More to come.
Vivat Jesus,
Tom Kotz
Community Director
Email: comm11911.steugene@gmail.com
Faith Director
Brothers,
Upcoming Church Events for:
Jun 28 Rosary Prior to 5:30pm Vigil Mass. The rosary will be led by Dave Hetrick.
Jul 04 1st Friday Eucharistic Adoration (8am to 8pm).
Jul 05 Rosary of the Unborn at Planned Parenthood Abortion Facility, start at 9 am
Jul 10 Holy Hour in the Perpetual Adoration Chapel 8:45AM to 9:45AM
Jul 26 Rosary Prior to 5:30pm Vigil Mass. The rosary will be led by TBD.
Taken From “The Loop” publication of Friday, January 3, 2025
Grace Porto on January 2, 2025
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Vatican explains how to obtain plenary indulgences for Jubilee Year 2025
CV NEWS FEED // The Vatican has released a statement explaining to the faithful how to obtain plenary indulgences during the Jubilee Year of 2025.
The Vatican’s Office of the Apostolic Penitentiary explained that plenary indulgences remove the temporal punishment (Purgatory time) for sins that have already been forgiven. These indulgences can be applied to souls currently suffering in Purgatory.
During the Jubilee Year, the faithful can obtain up to two plenary indulgences per day for the souls of the faithful departed.
In order to gain a plenary indulgence, the faithful must fulfill the following usual requirements: detachment from all sin, including venial sin, as well as a sacramental confession. One confession can serve for several plenary indulgences (it should be within approximately 20 days of the indulgence.)
Each indulgence must also include the reception of Holy Communion and prayers for the Holy Father’s intentions. Those prayers usually include an Our Father, a Hail Mary, and a Glory Be.
The Vatican states that the faithful can then fulfill one of the following to obtain the indulgence:
- Make a Pilgrimage to Rome and pray for the Pope’s intentions in any one of the Four Major Papal Basilicas (St. Peter’s Basilica, the Archbasilica of St. John Lateran, St. Mary Major, or St. Paul Outside the Walls) or any of the special Jubilee churches listed by the Apostolic penitentiary in Rome.
- Make a pilgrimage to one of the following churches in Italy: Basilica of St. Francis of Assisi, Basilica of Our Lady of the Angels in Assisi, Basilica of Our Lady of Loreto Basilica of Our Lady of Pompeii, Basilica in St. Anthony in Padua, or in the Holy Land: Basilica of the Holy Sepulcher in Jerusalem, Basilica of the Nativity in Bethlehem, Basilica of the Annunciation in Nazareth.
- Perform an extraordinary work of mercy such as a generous gift to the poor, or visiting nursing homes or prisons
- Participate in diocesan or parish sponsored spiritual exercises, missions, or formation activities based on the documents of the Second Vatican Council or the Catechism of the Catholic Church
- Visit any local Cathedral, Marian Shrine, or other special church designated by the local bishop for obtaining the Jubilee Indulgence
- Fasting at least one day a week from “futile distractions” such as social media, television, video games, certain phone apps.
Vivat Jesus!
Dave Hetrick
Faith Director
God Bless You
COUNCIL’S “ADOPTED” SEMINARIAN
Capuchin Seminarian Brother Yovani Salas, our "adopted" RSVP seminarian is stationed in Beacon,NY where he is helping in the infirmary.
Please keep Brother Yovani and all seminarians in your prayers.
Life Director
Brothers all,
Mary Szoch, director of the Center for Human Dignity at the Family Research Council, told the Washington Stand that "The Dobbs decision was not the end of abortion in America. The pro-life movement has considerable work to do educating Americans about the dignity of the unborn. This work starts in our homes with our children, but then, we must continue it with our friends and neighbors. Those conversations are difficult to have at first, but sharing the truth in love is always worth it....regardless of the cost."
The U.S. House of Representatives has passed a reconciliation bill ,hailed as a significant pro-life victory, which will defund major abortion companies like Planned Parenthood, and redirect support to women, children, and families. Passage required a significant grassroots effort. The bill now awaits action in the U.S.Senate, which will also require public support. Contact your Senator today.
On June 9th, New York lawmakers passed a bill that would legalize physician-assisted suicide for terminally ill adults. With Gov. Kathy Hochul 's signature, New York will join 11 other states as well as Washington DC in allowing some form of medically assisted suicide. As Catholics, we consider life sacred from conception to natural death. Don't be afraid to voice your opinion.
Join us in praying the rosary for life on the first Tuesday at 7:00pm in the parlor, the third Tuesday a half hour before our meeting, or behind Planned Parenthood on Frederick St.on the first Saturday at 9:00am.
If you are unable to join with us, the Rosary of the Unborn is available on the council's web site at: www.kofc11911.org
Vivat Jesus,
Doug Hauschild
Life Director
Community Director
Brother Knights….
A Huge Thank You to all my Brother Knights and family members who helped with the many activites and events during ths Fraternal Year. Together, and most importantly with God's graces, we helped our community recovering from the devastations caused by Hurricane Helene.... and we are still recovering from them. We conducted many of our usual programs, although we had to adjust the schedules on some. Our next Fraternal Year, which begins on July 1, 2025, offers more opportunities to help.
My wife, Paula and I want to wish you and your families a Blessed and safe Summer.
Vivat Jesus,
Tom Kotz
Community Director
Email: comm11911.steugene@gmail.com
Faith Director
Brothers,
AD MAJOREM DEI GLORIAM (FOR THE GREATER GLORY OF GOD)
Upcoming Church Events for:
Apr 26 Rosary Prior to 5:30pm Vigil Mass. The rosary will be led by Joe Wheeler.
May 01 National Day of Prayer
May 02 1st Friday Eucharistic Adoration (8am to 8pm).
May 03 Rosary of the Unborn at Planned Parenthood Abortion Facility, start at 9 am
May 08 Holy Hour in the Perpetual Adoration Chapel 8:45AM to 9:45AM
May 11 Mothers Day
May 26 Memorial Day
May 31 Rosary Prior to 5:30pm Vigil Mass. The rosary will be led by Dave Hetrick.
| This was in the Nov 6, 2024 “Get Fed” article: |
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Even though All Souls Day has passed, we should continue to pray for the Holy Souls in purgatory. In fact, the Church dedicates the entire month of November to these suffering souls, urging us to remember them in our prayers. Here are 5 ways to pray for the Holy Souls this month: 1. Visit a Cemetery (and Gain a Plenary Indulgence!) One of the most impactful acts of prayer for the Holy Souls is visiting a cemetery, where a plenary indulgence, applicable only to the Holy Souls, is available each day from November 1st - November 8th. A plenary indulgence removes all temporal punishment due to sin, so it is a wonderful gift to give to the Holy Souls. To gain the indulgence, follow these steps: Visit a cemetery and pray for the deceased. Fulfill the usual conditions for a plenary indulgence: go to Confession, receive Holy Communion, pray for the intentions of the pope (for example, an Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be), and be free from all attachment to sin, even venial sin. The confession may be completed within a few weeks before or after the indulgenced work and can count for a number of plenary indulgences. Holy Communion and the prayers for the Holy Father must be done for each work (preferably on the day of the work, but they can be done several days before or after). 2. Pray the Rosary or Chaplet of Divine Mercy Both the Rosary and the Chaplet of Divine Mercy are powerful ways to intercede for the souls in purgatory. The Rosary brings the consolation of our loving Blessed Mother to souls in need. Similarly, the Divine Mercy Chaplet, especially when prayed at 3 p.m. (the Hour of Mercy), is a plea for God’s mercy on all souls, especially those suffering purification. 3. Offer the Sacrifice of the Mass Attending Mass is one of the greatest acts of charity we can perform for the deceased. The Holy Mass is the most powerful prayer because it is Christ offering Himself, the most perfect Sacrifice, to the Father. You can even arrange for Masses to be offered specifically for deceased loved ones or for the forgotten souls in purgatory. You can also offer your reception of Holy Communion up for a soul in need. 4. Perform Acts of Sacrifice and Charity We can also aid the Holy Souls by offering up sacrifices and acts of charity, such as fasting, abstaining from favorite foods, or giving alms. Any small sacrifice can become a source of grace for these souls when we offer it with love. 5. Pray the “Eternal Rest” Prayer The “Eternal Rest” prayer is a traditional and simple way to remember the Holy Souls. You can pray it anytime, especially when passing by a cemetery or in moments of quiet: Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen. Let’s remember our connection to the Holy Souls and dedicate our prayers, sacrifices, and Masses for them. Our prayers can truly make a difference, hastening their entrance into the eternal joy of heaven, where they will surely intercede for us in turn. |
Vivat Jesus!
Dave Hetrick
Faith Director
God Bless You
COUNCIL’S “ADOPTED” SEMINARIAN
Capuchin Seminarian Brother Yovani Salas, our "adopted" RSVP seminarian is stationed in Beacon,NY where he is helping in the infirmary. Brother Yovani Salas sent the council a Christmas Card thanking thje Knights for their spiritual and financial support. Brother Yovani offered prayers for us. He will continue the rest of the year in Brooklyn, NY where he will be working in several different apostolates.
Please keep Brother Yovani and all seminarians in your prayers.
Life Director
Brothers all,
Much of the pro-life news is positive these days. Here are a couple of examples :
The Kansas House and Senate have voted to override the Gov. Laura Kelly's veto of three important pro-life bills: House Bill 2062 which directs the courts to consider child support from the moment of conception and extends tax exemptions to pre-born children, House Bill 2382, which requires schools to include scientifically accurate fetal development videos in the science curriculum, and overrode 38 line item vetoes in the state budget....including 3 million dollars in funding for pregnancy resource centers and maternity homes across the state.
Also, 269 abortion workers have left their jobs in response to the 40 Days For Life vigil held at abortion clinics nationwide.
Join us in praying the rosary for life on the first Tuesday at 7:00pm in the parlor, the third Tuesday a half hour before our meeting, or behind Planned Parenthood on Frederick St.on the first Saturday at 9:00am.
If you are unable to join with us, the Rosary of the Unborn is available on the council's web site at: www.kofc11911.org
The Fight Presses On!!!
Vivat Jesus,
Doug Hauschild
Life Director
Community Director
Brother Knights….
Our annual Soccer Challenge at Asheville Catholic School, originally scheduled for last October, will be held on April 28th & 29th. Look for emails asking for volunteers to help.
Our Veterans Appreciation Breakfast, to replace the cancelled Veterans Day Breakfast in November 2024, will be held on a Saturday morning during June. Look for emails with more specifics.
Vivat Jesus,
Tom Kotz
Community Director
Email: comm11911.steugene@gmail.com
Faith Director
Brothers,
AD MAJOREM DEI GLORIAM (FOR THE GREATER GLORY OF GOD)
Upcoming Church Events for:
Mar 18 Sacred Heart of Jesus Icon and Prayer Service following 8:00am Mass.
Mar 29 Founder’s Day and rosary prior to 5:30pm Vigil Mass.
The rosary will be led by Tom Kotz.
Apr 04 1st Friday Eucharistic Adoration (8am to 8pm).
Apr 05 Rosary of the Unborn at Planned Parenthood Abortion Facility, start at 9 am
Apr 10 Holy Hour in the Perpetual Adoration Chapel 8:45AM to 9:45AM
Apr 26 Rosary Prior to 5:30pm Vigil Mass. The rosary will be led by Joe Wheeler
Did you know there are 9 hierarchies of angels? Well, there are.
In the angelology there are levels (ranking) of angels. The higher the rank the greater power and authority they have. Angel is the name of their office not their nature. The name given to their nature is “spirit”. Based on St. Paul’s writings:
The Hierarchy:
Seraphim: The highest order of angels, who serve as guardians and attendants to God’s throne.
Cherubim: The second highest order of angels, who contemplates God’s providence (wisdom or foresight) and are assigned to protect holy places.
Thrones: Represent God’s love and judgement, and are often depicted as unlike the other angels.
Dominions: Govern the universe and rule over the lower choirs and humanity.
Virtues: Run the universe’s movement, and are often associated with nature, seasons, elements and planets.
Powers: Assist in governing the natural order, and are warrior angels who fight demonic choirs.
Principalities: Care for and guard communities, kingdoms, states and parishes, and are associated with transitions of power.
Archangels: Leader angels who carry out and communicate God’s plan for humans.
Archangels are Michael, Raphael and Gabriel.
Angels: Closest to humans and the material world, Guardian Angels.
Vivat Jesus!
Dave Hetrick
Faith Director
God Bless You
COUNCIL’S “ADOPTED” SEMINARIAN
Capuchin Seminarian Brother Yovani Salas, our "adopted" RSVP seminarian is stationed in Beacon,NY where he is helping in the infirmary. Brother Yovani Salas sent the council a Christmas Card thanking thje Knights for their spiritual and financial support. Brother Yovani offered prayers for us. He will continue the rest of the year in Brooklyn, NY where he will be working in several different apostolates.
Please keep Brother Yovani and all seminarians in your prayers.
Life Director
Brothers all,
It's been 20 years since the 26 year old brain injured Terri Schaivo was euthanized against her parents wishes as a result of a court order. An autopsy revealed that she was not "braindead", or in a coma, or a "permanent vegetative state". She didn't require life support, other than a feeding tube. She was, essentially, a healthy young woman who was dehydrated to death.
Currently, the Terri Schaivo Life and Hope Network is comemorating her death in three ways : They are building the Terri Schaivo Home for the Brain Injured within the Catholic Health International's Saint Padre Pio Home for the Relief of Suffering Medical Center in Howell, Michigan. Secondly, The Saint Mary Cathedral Parish Center in Lansing Michigan, is opening an exhibit honoring Schaivo's life, and third, Cardinal Raymond Burke will offer a comemmorative 20th anniversary Mass.
With the recharacterization of life sustaining food and water as "medical treatment", it became legal to withold them, and deprive the families of the right to make their own decision , which has been put squarely in the hands of the doctors and hospitals, who are strangers to these patients.
Here's some good news : Brian Burch, who is president of the pro-life group CatholicVote has been nominated to become the next U.S. ambassador the the Holy See. Burch said " I am committed to working with leaders inside the Vatican and the new Administration to promote the dignity of all people and the common good."
Join us in praying the rosary for life on the first Tuesday at 7:00pm in the parlor, the third Tuesday a half hour before our meeting, or behind Planned Parenthood on Frederick St.on the first Saturday at 9:00am.
If you are unable to join with us, the Rosary of the Unborn is available on the council's web site at: www.kofc11911.org
Keep fighting the good fight.
Vivat Jesus,
Doug Hauschild
Life Director
Community Director
Brother Knights….
Our annual Soccer Challenge at Asheville Catholic School, originally scheduled for last October, will be held on April 28th & 29th. Look for emails asking for volunteers to help.
The Knights of Columbus State Council is assisting the Alan Campos Project in Swannanoa by providing manpower and financial support. The Alan Campos Project is rebuilding homes on Alan Campos Drive in Swannanoa. If you would like to help with the rebuilding effort, the State Secretary Rick Lewis is coordinating the Knights efforts. Help is needed with hanging drywall, painting, installing insulation, siding and roofing. Look for an updated email with more details.
Our annual Free Throw Tournament was held last month at Asheville Catholic School. Thanks to sll the Knights who helped on the two-day event.
Vivat Jesus,
Tom Kotz
Community Director
Email: comm11911.steugene@gmail.com
Faith Director
Brothers,
AD MAJOREM DEI GLORIAM (FOR THE GREATER GLORY OF GOD)
Upcoming Church Events for:
Jan 25 Rosary Prior to 5:30pm Vigil Mass. The rosary will be led by Pat Irmen.
Feb 01 Rosary of the Unborn at Planned Parenthood Abortion Facility, start at 9 am
Feb 07 1st Friday Eucharistic Adoration (8am to 8pm).
Feb 13 Holy Hour in the Perpetual Adoration Chapel 8:45AM to 9:45AM
Feb 22 Rosary Prior to 5:30pm Vigil Mass. The rosary will be led by Doug Hauschild
I saw this article by Rachel Quackenbush in the January 13, 2025 newsletter, The Loop from CatholicVote. I thought it is worth passing on.( For the entire newsletter click on the link
https://mail.google.com/mail/u/0/?tab=rm&ogbl#trash/FMfcgzQZSjZmjSHgLSKgswQpLFqtvtDs then scroll down.)
Knights of Columbus launch new icon program featuring the Sacred Heart of Jesus
CV NEWS FEED // The Knights of Columbus recently unveiled its latest Pilgrim Icon Program, an initiative centered on devotion to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The program launched at St. Mary’s Church in New Haven, Connecticut, the birthplace of the Knights of Columbus, with a Sacred Heart Holy Hour Jan. 3.
At the core of the Knights’ initiative is a reproduction of the iconic 1767 painting of the Sacred Heart by Italian artist Pompeo Batoni. This image is featured on more than 300 replicas of the icon, each blessed by Pope Francis, which the Knights will bring to parishes worldwide, encouraging Catholics to grow closer to Christ’s love and mercy.
“As my brother Knights of Columbus bring reproductions of this beloved image to parishes around the world, I hope that they will invite their families — and all families — to consecrate their homes and themselves to the Sacred Heart,” Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly said. “In the heart of Christ, we see the heart of the Father. And we ask Our Lord to help us make his heart our own, so that we may see and love in others what he sees and loves in us.”
The program’s launch began with a Mass for the feast of the Holy Name of Jesus, celebrated by Father Ryan Lerner of Blessed Michael McGivney Parish. During his homily, Fr. Lerner urged attendees to draw closer to Jesus and His Sacred Heart. “The name of Jesus casts out fear, anxiety and distress; reminds us of our need for a Savior; instills trust, brings peace, and unites our hearts more closely to his Most Sacred Heart,” Fr. Lerner said in his homily.
Following the Mass, a Holy Hour featured prayers, Scripture readings, and reflections from Pope Francis’ new encyclical Dilexit Nos (“He Loved Us”). The prayer service also included the Divine Mercy Chaplet, time for silent adoration, and excerpts from the Knights’ Sacred Heart holy hour booklet, also blessed by the Pope. “In many ways, Dilexit Nos can serve as a mission statement for the Knights of Columbus in today’s world,” Kelly wrote in his introduction to the Holy Hour booklet. “The pope observes that we live in a fragmented and divided society, but the heart of Christ is a unifying center. It is the source of truth and goodness that we all need.”
The program’s release coincides with the 350th anniversary of the Sacred Heart visions French nun St. Margaret Mary Alacoque experienced. These revelations introduced the First Friday devotion and the 12 promises of Christ’s Sacred Heart that are tied to it.
The Sacred Heart of Jesus is the 20th icon in the Knights’ Pilgrim Icon Program, which began in 1979 and has previously featured subjects like Our Lady of Guadalupe and St. Joseph (last 2 years).
Thank you to all who support our Faith Programs.
“To one who has faith, no explanation is necessary. To one without faith, no explanation is possible.” — St. Thomas Aquinas
Jesus said to him (Thomas), “Have you believed because you have seen me? Blessed are those who have not seen and yet believe.” (Jn 20:29)
Vivat Jesus!
Dave Hetrick
Faith Director
God Bless You
COUNCIL’S “ADOPTED” SEMINARIAN
Capuchin Seminarian Brother Yovani Salas, our "adopted" RSVP seminarian is stationed in Beacon,NY where he is helping in the infirmary. Brother Yovani Salas sent the council a Christmas Card thanking thje Knights for their spiritual and financial support. Brother Yovani offered prayers for us. He will continue the rest of the year in Brooklyn, NY where he will be working in several different apostolates.
Please keep Brother Yovani and all seminarians in your prayers.
Life Director
Brothers all,
America is facing a significant population crisis. Deaths will outpace births between now and 2055. Contributing factors include reduced illegal immigration, and women delaying motherhood, but some experts feel the trend started when oral contraceptives became available which they link to increased divorce rates and the breakdown of the nuclear family.
As Catholic Christians, we should take a strong stand for pro-life, family values.
Join us in praying the rosary for life on the first Tuesday at 7:00pm in the parlor, the third Tuesday a half hour before our meeting, or behind Planned Parenthood on Frederick St.on the first Saturday at 9:00am.
If you are unable to join with us, the Rosary of the Unborn is available on the council's web site at: www.kofc11911.org
Keep fighting the good fight.
Vivat Jesus,
Doug Hauschild
Life Director
Community Director
Brother Knights….
Our council members continue to help those still recovering from the devastations left from Hurricane Helene. A couple of generous parishes in Delaware collected donations and are shipping all the donated items in two containers, scheduled to arrive on January 21. Over the next couple of weeks, help will be needed to unload and distribute the food, supplies, clothing, and bedding. Look for emails with specific dates and times.
The Knights of Columbus State Council is assisting the Alan Campos Project in Swannanoa by providing manpower and financial support. The Alan Campos Project is rebuilding homes on Alan Campos Drive in Swannanoa. If you would like to help with the rebuilding effort, the State Secretary Rick Lewis is coordinating the Knights efforts. Help is needed with hanging drywall, painting, installing insulation, siding and roofing. Look for an updated email with more details.
We have our annual Free Throw Tournament scheduled for February 10 and 11 at Asheville Catholic School. An email with all the details and asking for volunteers will be sent out the week of January 20.
Plans are beginning for a Veterans Appreciation Breakfast as our annual Veterans Day Breakfast was cancelled following Hurricane Helene. More details to come.
Our annual Soccer Challenge at Asheville Catholic School, originally scheduled for last October, will be rescheduled for April.
Thank you to all my Brother Knights and their families for all your help over the last four months.
Vivat Jesus,
Tom Kotz
Community Director
Email: comm11911.steugene@gmail.com
Faith Director
Brothers,
AD MAJOREM DEI GLORIAM (FOR THE GREATER GLORY OF GOD)
Upcoming Church Events for:
Nov 28 Thanksgiving Day
Nov 30 Rosary Prior to 5:30pm Vigil Mass. The rosary will be led by Pat Irmen.
Dec 06 1st Friday Eucharistic Adoration (8am to 8pm).
Dec 07 Rosary of the Unborn at Planned Parenthood Abortion Facility, start at 9 am
Dec 12 Holy Hour in the Perpetual Adoration Chapel 8:45AM to 9:45AM
Dec 25 Christmas Day
Dec 28 Rosary Prior to 5:30pm Vigil Mass. The rosary will be led by Tom Kotz.
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Even though All Souls Day has passed, we should continue to pray for the Holy Souls in purgatory. In fact, the Church dedicates the entire month of November to these suffering souls, urging us to remember them in our prayers.
Here are 5 ways to pray for the Holy Souls this month: 1. Visit a Cemetery (and Gain a Plenary Indulgence!) One of the most impactful acts of prayer for the Holy Souls is visiting a cemetery, where a plenary indulgence, applicable only to the Holy Souls, is available each day from November 1st - November 8th. A plenary indulgence removes all temporal punishment due to sin, so it is a wonderful gift to give to the Holy Souls. To gain the indulgence, follow these steps: Visit a cemetery and pray for the deceased. Fulfill the usual conditions for a plenary indulgence: go to Confession, receive Holy Communion, pray for the intentions of the pope (for example, an Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be), and be free from all attachment to sin, even venial sin. The confession may be completed within a few weeks before or after the indulgenced work and can count for a number of plenary indulgences. Holy Communion and the prayers for the Holy Father must be done for each work (preferably on the day of the work, but they can be done several days before or after). 2. Pray the Rosary or Chaplet of Divine Mercy Both the Rosary and the Chaplet of Divine Mercy are powerful ways to intercede for the souls in purgatory. The Rosary brings the consolation of our loving Blessed Mother to souls in need. Similarly, the Divine Mercy Chaplet, especially when prayed at 3 p.m. (the Hour of Mercy), is a plea for God’s mercy on all souls, especially those suffering purification. |
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3. Offer the Sacrifice of the Mass Attending Mass is one of the greatest acts of charity we can perform for the deceased. The Holy Mass is the most powerful prayer because it is Christ offering Himself, the most perfect Sacrifice, to the Father. You can even arrange for Masses to be offered specifically for deceased loved ones or for the forgotten souls in purgatory. You can also offer your reception of Holy Communion up for a soul in need. 4. Perform Acts of Sacrifice and Charity We can also aid the Holy Souls by offering up sacrifices and acts of charity, such as fasting, abstaining from favorite foods, or giving alms. Any small sacrifice can become a source of grace for these souls when we offer it with love. 5. Pray the “Eternal Rest” Prayer The “Eternal Rest” prayer is a traditional and simple way to remember the Holy Souls. You can pray it anytime, especially when passing by a cemetery or in moments of quiet: Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.
In this month of November, let’s remember our connection to the Holy Souls and dedicate our prayers, sacrifices, and Masses for them. Our prayers can truly make a difference, hastening their entrance into the eternal joy of heaven, where they will surely intercede for us in turn. (Taken from an email article I received from “Get Fed” on November 6, 2024.) |
Thank you to all who support our Faith Programs.
"Those who pray do more for the world than those who fight, and if the world goes from bad to worse, it is because there are more battles than prayers". General George S. Patton.
“The Lord is my light and my salvation, of whom should I be afraid?” Ps 27:1
Vivat Jesus!
Dave Hetrick
Faith Director
God Bless You
COUNCIL’S “ADOPTED” SEMINARIAN
Capuchin Seminarian Brother Yovani Salas, our "adopted" RSVP seminarian is stationed in Beacon,NY where he is helping in the infirmary. He will continue the rest of the year in Brooklyn, NY where he will be working in several different apostolates.
Please keep Brother Yovani and all seminarians in your prayers.
Life Director
Brothers all,
The recent election is proving to be a windfall for the pro-life cause. The following pro-life individuals will be stepping into important government positions : Matt Gaetz as attorney general, Marco Rubio as secretary of state, John Thune as senate majority leader and multiple pro-life judges were elected to various state supreme courts.
Here's something that lands closer to home : Father Pat announced recently that 40% of our parish membership is now Hispanic. Political experts found the right's gain of Latino voters "stunning", "surprising", "impressive", and "significant". We, who are becoming familiar with these fellow parishioners aren't so surprised. They tend to be very devout Christians, and ,as such, couldn't tolerate the left's distancing itself from traditional family values, and pushing for abortion up to birth.
Join us in praying the rosary for life on the first Tuesday at 7:00pm in the parlor, the third Tuesday a half hour before our meeting, or behind Planned Parenthood on Frederick St.on the first Saturday at 9:00am.
If you are unable to join with us, the Rosary of the Unborn is available on the council's web site at: www.kofc11911.org
Keep fighting the good fight.
Vivat Jesus,
Doug Hauschild
Life Director
Community Director
Brother Knights….
Over the past six weeks since Hurricane Helene caused catastrophic damage in western North Carolina, our council has provided much service to our community. Brothers John Tadey and Pat Irmen joined me a couple of times to unload more than 50 pallets of water delivered to St. Barnabas Church in Arden. Many of yoor council brothers unloaded several trucks delivering water, food, and other supplies to Asheville Catholic School and St. Eugene Church. We also distributed these items to the school families, parish families, and people living in our local community and took a truck load to St. Andrew's Food Pantry in Mars Hill. Finally, on a weekly basis, our council has driven down to St. Barnabas Church to retrieve two pallets of bottled water and delivering it to Asheville Catholic School and St. Eugene Church.
Thank you to all my Brother Knights who have helped with these efforts, sometimes with getting short notice on truck deliveries. The great response for volunteers each of these times meant many hands made for light work. As Saint Paul said in his letter to the Ephesians: "For we are his handiwork, created in Christ Jesus for the good works that God has prepared in advance, that we should live in them."
Due to the after effects of Hurricance Helene, our annual Soccer Challenge at Asheville Catholic School is postponed until next April.
Our annual Veterans Day Breakfast has also been postponed to the new year as a Veterans Appreciation Breakfast.
Vivat Jesus,
Tom Kotz
Community Director
Email: comm11911.steugene@gmail.com
Grand Knight's Remarks
Brothers,
Thank You for all the help with parking at St. Eugene's picnic. Your help will be needed at several upcoming events including:
| October 5th through 14th - St. Eugene Food Drive |
| October 11th - Asheville Catholic School Chilli cook-off |
| October 19th - Oktoberfest Dinner |
| October 25th - First Annual Knights of Columbus Golf tournament |
The Black Mountain Center Foundation appreciates the donations the Knights of Columbus have made over the years to the Black Mountain Neuro Medical Treatment Center (BMTNC) through our Operation LAMB program. The BMNTC Fall Festival & Volunteer Reception will be held on Friday, September 20th recognizing the Knights of Columbus. The festival begins with a BBQ Meal at 10:30 with presentations beginning at 12:45pm. If you are interested in going, please contact Pat Irmen at patirmen@gmail.com.
Our next council meeting is on Tuesday, September 17th at 7:00pm We will pray the Rosary beginning at 6:30pm. I hope to see many of you there.
Vivat Jesus!
John Tadey, Grand Knight
jatadey@hotmail.com
Faith Director
Brothers,
AD MAJOREM DEI GLORIAM (FOR THE GREATER GLORY OF GOD)
Upcoming Church Events for:
Sep 28 Rosary Prior to 5:30pm Vigil Mass. The rosary will be led by Mark Simon.
Oct 04 1st Friday Eucharistic Adoration (8am to 8pm).
Oct 05 Rosary of the Unborn at Planned Parenthood Abortion Facility, start at 9 am
Oct 10 Holy Hour in the Perpetual Adoration Chapel 8:45AM to 9:45AM
Oct 26 Rosary Prior to 5:30pm Vigil Mass. The rosary will be led by Doug Hauschild
We Must Give to God and to the Poor: The Difference Between Alms & Tithes
A common misunderstanding is that almsgiving and tithing are the same thing, or that one can substitute for the other. In reality, they are two different acts of justice which are both required by the Gospel.
Almsgiving is an act of justice which falls under the principle of the Universal Destination of Goods. Thus, the goods of the earth, natural resources, are meant to be used by all people who need them. Every person has the right to those goods which they need to live a decent life. Each person has a right to work to procure these goods—suitable employment with a just wage is a human right. If someone is in need or is poor, then they have a right to receive alms—and Christians have a duty to give them alms. Christ is clear that we must give alms; it is not optional.
Almsgiving is divided into the seven spiritual and seven corporeal works of mercy, so there are a many ways we
can give alms and many different causes or organizations we could support with them). We can certainly choose to
give alms to charitable organizations (non-profits) who will use the money well. We can also boycott organizations
involved with various activities or products that do not align with the teachings of the Catholic Church. So in
almsgiving, we can take account of how the alms may be used.
Tithing is a completely different practice. These two acts are similar only in material sense: both are acts of giving away money. While almsgiving is a matter of justice towards others, towards the poor, tithing is a matter of justice towards God. Tithing is an act of the virtue of religion, which is concerned with giving God His due. Tithing is about giving a portion of our wealth back to God from whom it came.
Traditionally, tithes were paid at a ten-percent rate. While the Church no longer prescribes a set amount of tithes, Catholics are still bound on pain of mortal sin to monetarily contribute to the Church (CCC 2043). As a precept of the Church, this is as vital a duty as attending mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation. We are bound to give money to the Church as an act of worship towards God and justice towards the Church who spiritually nourishes us through the sacraments.
Tithing and almsgiving are distinct. Both are necessary. They cannot be substituted for each other. One cannot neglect either. One cannot choose only one option. One cannot do extra almsgiving instead of tithing, or extra tithing instead of almsgiving. We must both give to God and give to the poor. Taken in part from an article in the 28 Aug. 2024 Catholic Exchange by Mathew McKenna
Thank you to all who support the programs put on by your Council.
Faith Director
September 2024
"Those who pray do more for the world than those who fight, and if the world goes from bad to worse, it is because there are more battles than prayers". General George S. Patton.
“The Lord is my light and my salvation, of whom should I be afraid?” Ps 27:1
Vivat Jesus!
Dave Hetrick
Faith Director
God Bless You
COUNCIL’S “ADOPTED” SEMINARIAN
Capuchin Seminarian Brother Yovani Salas, our "adopted" RSVP seminarian is stationed in Beacon,NY where he is helping in the infirmary. He will continue the rest of the year in Brooklyn, NY where he will be working in several different apostolates.
Please keep Brother Yovani and all seminarians in your prayers.
Life Director
Brothers all,
Scientists agree that life begins at conception. I believe that's also when our soul is united with our body, making it sacred to God and belonging to Him.
We are fearfully and wonderfully made in the imago Dei, or the image and likeness of God. This has profound implications for how we should treat one another, even the tiniest preborn baby, who has a divine birthright and inherent dignity that cannot be erased.
This makes the practice of abortion all the more disturbing. Preborns are seperate human beings from the mom who carries them and they deserve to be treated as children of our heavenly King.
Join us in praying the rosary for life on the first Tuesday at 7:00pm in the parlor, the third Tuesday a half hour before our meeting, or behind Planned Parenthood on Frederick St.on the first Saturday at 9:00am.
If you are unable to join with us, the Rosary of the Unborn is available on the council's web site at: www.kofc11911.org
Keep fighting the good fight.
Vivat Jesus,
Doug Hauschild
Life Director
Community Director
Brother Knights….
Our annual Soccer Challenge at Asheville Catholic School is now scheduled for October 1st & 7th. We'll need plenty of help on both days. We'll start each day prepping the field beginning at 7:30am. The current schedule is:
| Tuesday, October 1: 8th grade at 8:10am, 7th grade at 8:55am, and 4th grade at 10:15am |
| Monday, October 7: 6th grade at 8:10am and 5th grade at 8:55am |
On October 7th, we'll also be taking the first load of food collected from the Parish Food Drive to Catholic Charities. We will start that immediately following completion of the Soccer Challenge on the 7th. We'll also take the final load of food to Catholic Charities on October 14. Look for emails with further details and to volunteer to help.
I hope you've already marked your calendars for November 8 and 9. We'll be hosting our annual Veterans Day Breakfast on Saturday, November 9 with setup on Friday evening, November 8.
Vivat Jesus,
Tom Kotz
Community Director
Email: comm11911.steugene@gmail.com
Golf Tournament - October 25
The St. Eugene Knights of Columbus Council is hosting a Golf Tournament for Asheville Catholic School on October 25, 2024 at Reems Creek Golf Club in Weaverville. If you are interested in playing, please download the Registration Form.
Sponsorships are also accepted. If you are interested in a sponsorship, please download Sponsorship Form. There are three levels of sponsorships:
| Sponsorship | Level |
|---|---|
| Title | $2,500 |
| Hole | $1,000 |
| Shared Hole | $300 |
| 1. | Two Knights to assist at the Registration Table, sell Raffle Tickets ($10 per Ticket) and Sell 2 Mulligans ($10). |
| 2. | Two Knights to drive with drinks (water, soft drinks, etc) to the players during play. |
| 3. | Two Knights to disperse the hole sponsors signs to the tee boxes. |
| 4. | Purchase and pick up Donuts for the morning and set out on a table. |
| 5. | Retrieve the sponsorship signs after play is completed. |
| 6. | Stand by and hang out with Father Pat at his par 3 and collect the money each team pays to “Challenge Fr Pat” abd distribute the awards. |
Faith Director
Brothers,
AD MAJOREM DEI GLORIAM (FOR THE GREATER GLORY OF GOD)
Upcoming Church Events for:
Aug 24 Rosary Prior to 5:30pm Vigil Mass. The rosary will be led by Tom Kotz.
Aug 30-31 Eucharistic Congress @ Charlotte Convention Center
Sep 6 1st Friday Eucharistic Adoration (8am to 8pm).
Sep 7 Rosary of the Unborn at Planned Parenthood Abortion Facility, start at 9 am
Sep 12 Holy Hour in the Perpetual Adoration Chapel 8:45AM to 9:45AM
Sep 28 Rosary Prior to 5:30pm Vigil Mass. The rosary will be led by Mark Simon
"Those who pray do more for the world than those who fight, and if the world goes from bad to worse, it is because there are more battles than prayers". General George S. Patton.
August 13th we hosted a prayer service to celebrate the Feast Day of Blessed Fr. Michael J. McGivney. There were 15 Knights and parishioner at the prayer service. Father McGivney recognized the potential for the laity to actively participate in the mission of the Church so he founded the Knights of Columbus and instilled in them the principals; charity, unity and fraternity. Built around the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary, the prayer service featured writings from recent popes and reflections on the life of Blessed Michael McGivney.
Eucharistic Congress-August 30 and 31 details are on the Diocesan website charlottediocese.org. You can take part in a Eucharistic procession as it winds through uptown Charlotte and watch the premiere of “Triumph of the Heart” a feature-length movie about St. Maximilian Kolbe who sacrificed his life at Auschwitz. The convention is at the Charlotte Convention Center. Go for an hour or stay for both days, it is all free.
(Ancient) PRAYER TO ST. JOSEPH-I came across this prayer to St. Joseph in the KofC Vivat Jesus 2024 Edition. I especially like the line that goes like this: Press Him in my name and kiss His fine head for me and ask Him to return the kiss when I draw my last breath. “ask Him to return the kiss when I draw my last breath”, We ask St. Joseph to intercede for us on judgment day. Here is the entire prayer.
O St. Joseph, whose protection is so great, so strong, so prompt before the throne of God, I place in thee all my interests and desires.
O St. Joseph, assist me by thy powerful intercession and obtain for me all spiritual blessings through thy foster Son, Jesus Christ Our Lord, so that, having engaged here below thy heavenly power I may offer thee my thanksgiving and homage.
O St. Joseph, I never weary contemplating thee and Jesus asleep in thine arms, I dare not approach while He reposes near thy heart. Press him in my name and kiss His fine head for me and ask Him to return the kiss when I draw my dying breath.
St Joseph, Patron of departing souls, pray for me. Amen
Thank you to all who support the programs put on by your Council.
“The Lord is my light and my salvation, of whom should I be afraid?” Ps 27:1
Vivat Jesus!
Dave Hetrick
Faith Director
God Bless You
COUNCIL’S “ADOPTED” SEMINARIAN
Capuchin Seminarian Brother Yovani Salas, our "adopted" RSVP seminarian is stationed in Beacon,NY where he is helping in the infirmary. He will continue the rest of the year in Brooklyn, NY where he will be working in several different apostolates.
Please keep Brother Yovani and all seminarians in your prayers.
Life Director
Brothers all,
A recent movie, "The Sound of Hope", tells the true story of 77 foster care children finding homes with 22 families from a small church community in Possum Trot, Texas. The movie depicts the struggles and abuse that many children in foster care experience, including mental health struggles, depression, self harm, and other coping mechanisms.Still, the 22 families followed the Lord's example of being a "father to the fatherless", as Psalm 68:5 says. Their story is a chapter in the long history of how Christians have, from the beginning of the Church, obeyed Christ's words : "For I was hungry and you gave me food, thirsty, and you gave me drink, a stranger and you welcomed me, naked and you clothed me, sick and you visited me and in prison and you came to me"
Increasingly, Christians are being prevented from doing their good work, especially in adoption related situations. In the past two years, two families in Vermont, who had both previously adopted, were refused additional children because of their religious beliefs.The state revoked the foster care licenses of the two families after new policies regarding sexual orientation, gender ideology and gender expression were implemented. These policies run counter to Christian teaching. Alliance Defending Freedom has filed a lawsuit on their behalf. . Other states, including Washington, Oregon and Massachusetts have passed similar policies . The silent majority can't afford to be silent anymore. We must stand strong.
The Knights of Columbus will lead the Rosary of the Unborn behind Planned Parenthood on Frederick St. on Saturday, September 7th, at 9:00 AM. If you are unable to join with us, the Rosary of the Unborn is available on the council's web site at: www.kofc11911.org
The St. Eugene Respect Life Committee will lead Rosaries at 7:00 PM on the first Tuesday and at 6:30 PM on the third Tuesday at St Eugene's. The third Tuesday will precede the regular monthly council meeting, so it might make attending a little easier. Please keep the right to life platform in your daily prayers.
Keep fighting the good fight.
Vivat Jesus,
Doug Hauschild
Life Director
Community Director
Brother Knights….
Asheville Catholic School starts the new school year on August 21st. That means, we'll be holding the annual Soccer Challenge at the school in the next month or so. As soon as I coordinate the days, I'll get an email out to the membership asking for volunteers to help.
Mark your calendars for November 8 and 9. We'll be hosting our annual Veterans Day Breakfast on Saturday, November 9 with setup on Friday evening, November 8.
Vivat Jesus,
Tom Kotz
Community Director
Email: comm11911.steugene@gmail.com
Golf Tournament - October 25