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Seton noteS 1 Chaplain’s Corner Doctrines of the Church Handbook for Today’s Catholic by Deacon Alton Davis (Assistant to the Chaplain) From the time you learned to talk, you asked questions—which reveals something absolutely basic about you: the fact that you have a questioning intellect. Throughout your life, you have always wanted things, and you find yourself making constant decisions—saying yes to this and no to that. These experiences reveal something else very basic about you: the fact that you have a free will, the power to want and to choose. As time passes you are changing in bodily appearance, and your way of viewing life is shifting and deepening. But the basic you—the “I” behind your eyes—remains the same person. At your core you are constantly reaching out, seeking that for which you were created. This questing, spiritual core of your being has been called by many names. Common names for it are soul, spirit, or heart. The Ultimate reality you seek—which is present in everything you reach out to—has also been called by many names. The most common name for this Ultimate Reality is God. You are so bound to God that without him you would not live or move or have your being. You are so bound to God that if you did not sense his presence in some way, you would view life as pointless and cease to seek… As a Catholic you are called to seek and find Christ. But you did not begin this quest on your own initiative. The initiative was all God’s. All who follow Christ were once lost but were searched for and found. God first found you and made you visibly his in baptism. What he seeks now is that you seek him. In a mysterious way your whole life with God is an ongoing quest for each other by two lovers – God and you—who already possess each other. God seeks you—which is why he has chosen to “manifest and communicate both himself and the eternal decrees of his will concerning the salvation of mankind”. In revealing, God has not only communicated information; he has communicated himself to you. (continued on page 3) Congratulations to Emmanuel Sony Ajayi - Knight of the Year for 2018-19 INSIDE THIS EDITION Chaplain’s Report..………….……….1 Grand Knight Report…………………….2 Program Reports ……………………….3,4 Papal Prayer Intention……….…………5 Sick and Distressed……………………….6 Supreme Council News………………….7,8 State Council News……………………….9 Calendar…………………………………….14 Official Publication of Mother Seton Council #5381, Knights of Columbus August 2019 Volume 57, Number 2
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Chaplain’s Corner Doctrines of the Church
Handbook for Today’s Catholic by Deacon Alton Davis (Assistant to the Chaplain)
From the time you learned to talk, you asked questions—which reveals something absolutely basic about you: the fact that you have a questioning intellect. Throughout your life, you have always wanted things, and you find yourself making constant decisions—saying yes to this and no to that. These experiences reveal something else very basic about you: the fact that you have a free will, the power to want and to choose. As time passes you are changing in bodily appearance, and your way of viewing life is shifting and deepening. But the basic you—the “I” behind your eyes—remains the same person. At your core you are constantly reaching out, seeking that for which you were created. This questing, spiritual core of your being has been called by many names. Common names for it are soul, spirit, or heart. The Ultimate reality you seek—which is present in everything you reach out to—has also been called by many names. The most common name for this Ultimate Reality is God. You are so bound to God that without him you would not live or move or have your being. You are so bound to God that if you did not sense his presence in some way, you would view life as pointless and cease to seek… As a Catholic you are called to seek and find Christ. But you did not begin this quest on your own initiative. The initiative was all God’s. All who follow Christ were once lost but were searched for and found. God first found you and made you visibly his in baptism. What he seeks now is that you seek him. In a mysterious way your whole life with God is an ongoing quest for each other by two lovers – God and you—who already possess each other. God seeks you—which is why he has chosen to “manifest and communicate both himself and the eternal decrees of his will concerning the salvation of mankind”. In revealing, God has not only communicated information; he has communicated himself to you. (continued on page 3)
Congratulations to Emmanuel Sony Ajayi - Knight of the Year for 2018-19
INSIDE THIS EDITION
Chaplain’s Report..………….……….1 Grand Knight Report…………………….2 Program Reports ……………………….3,4 Papal Prayer Intention……….…………5 Sick and Distressed……………………….6 Supreme Council News………………….7,8 State Council News……………………….9 Calendar…………………………………….14
Official Publication of Mother Seton Council #5381, Knights of Columbus August 2019
Volume 57, Number 2
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Grand Knight Report
Charles I. Briscoe
301-262-7936; 240-701-8093
[email protected] Greetings my brother Knights. I Congratulate all the new officers of Mother Seton Council #5381 who were installed for the new fraternal year. I also would like to express my sincere appreciation to all who worked tirelessly to make the 57th Installation of Officers Program a smooth and memorable experience. Moreover, on behalf of our Council, my heartfelt thanks is extended to the immediate past Grand Knight (IPGK),Ferdinand Ibebuchi and the immediate past officers for their hard work and leadership in helping our council provide charitable assistance to those in need within our community, church and families during the 2018-2019 fraternal year. My sincere thanks to the new officers and Program Directors who attended the New Officers Training Seminar offered by the Knights of Columbus State Program Team on July 24th at Sacred Heart Council No. 2577 in Bowie, Maryland. On behalf of all our Mother Seton Council brother knights, I extend a hardy welcome to our newest 1st Degree Knights, Anthony S. Foli, Philip N. Akwataibe, C. Obieze Eze and, Anthony A.Smith. For those who are unaware, our priests, Rev. Fr. Jack Kennealy and Fr. Canice Enyiaka, were gracious enough to take time from their busy schedules to join our Knights to work “full shifts” at concession stands at FedEx Field for the Real Madrid vs Arsenal FC Soccer game onTuesday, July 23rd . It was truly an honor to have them work with us and, for that we extend our heartfelt thanks and appreciation. Also, my sincere appreciation is extended to the wonderful parents of our parish and academy youth who volunteered to assist in operating concession stands during recent events at FedEx Field. Looking ahead, we will need Council volunteers to assist with preparation for the Multicultural Festival scheduled to be held in Friendship Hall on October 19, 2019 (12noon – 4:00PM) and, for this season’s Redskin games at FedEx Field, the preseason schedule begins on August 15, 2019. The Deputy Grand Knight (DGK), E. Thad Ereme and I, will be meeting with the Program Directors next week to solidify timelines to ensure that our Council’s Faith, Community, Family and Life program requirements are achieved for the fraternal year. Information on other Council requirements and events will be forthcoming in future reports. In closing, I would like to thank everyone for the positive efforts put forth, thus far, to move our council forward; and again, to express how honored I am to be serving as your Grand Knight for the 2019-2020 fraternal year. I look forward to us working together as a family to serve God our Father and his children in need of our help. Vivat Jesus
District Deputy Report
Michael P. Akpan, PGK [email protected]
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Family Activities
Sylvester Ikpi, PGK, PFN 301-613-8762 or [email protected]
Family of the Month Our family of the month for June 2019 is the family of Melba Adams. Melba is an active Saint Matthias parishioner. A former president of the Mother Seton Ladies Auxiliary, Melba has been an active participant with the Council for many years during the time of her husband ‘s membership and since his passing. She is currently a Eucharistic Minister of Holy Communion who regularly visits nursing homes and shut-ins, Leisure club officer and front desk volunteer in the Hughes Center. The Knights of Columbus, Mother Seton Council #5381 and Saint Matthias Apostle parish greatly appreciate your service. Thank you for all you do.
Faith Activity
SK Francisco C. King We commemorate in the following feasts, saints and holy days during this month of August: Alphonsus Liguori (1), The Transfiguration of the Lord (6), Dominic (8), Lawrence (10), Maximillian Kolbe(14),
Assumption of the BVM(15), Bernard(20), Pius X (21), Queenship of BVM (22), Rose of Lima (23),Bartholomew(24), Monica(27), Augustine (28), Passion of John the Baptist (29).
Fraternal Benefits Corner
Stephen Clites [email protected]
240-375-1372
Please contact the benefits agent to discuss your needs. The consultation is free.
2019-2020 Officers
Chaplain Reverend Jack Kennealy 301-459-4815 [email protected] Associate Chaplain Reverend Milton E. Jordan [email protected] 301-957-0128 Assistant to the Chaplain Deacon Alton Davis [email protected] 240-691-9462 Grand Knight Charles Briscoe 240-701-8093 [email protected] Deputy Grand Knight Emmanuel Thad Ereme [email protected] 301-549-8452 Chancellor Cosmas Nwokeafor [email protected] 301-627-0965 Warden Henry Mbah 845-234-0839 [email protected] Recorder Jose Barahona [email protected] 301-577-2620 Treasurer Joseph Corson, FDD, PGK [email protected] 301-262-3002 Advocate Robert Worthington, FDD, PFN, PGK [email protected] 301-908-9972 Guard Inside Martin Kwapinski Festus Sowho Guard Outside Joe Obiwuru Trustees Emmanuel Ajayi, PGK (1Yr) [email protected] 202-413-1066 Aneurin M’Carthy, PGK (2 Yr) [email protected] 240-602-5573 Ferdinand Ibebuchi (3Yr) [email protected] 301-802-3075 Financial Secretary Donahue Aitcheson, PGK 240-481-0622 [email protected]
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Community Activity SK Festus E. Sowho
Thank you to all those who attended our 57th Annual Installation of Officers on July 21. Charles Briscoe is our 53rd Grand Knight. Congratulations to all our award recipients honored during the Grand Knight Appreciation portion of the program, especially Sony Ajayi – Knight of the Year and Bob Worthington – Seton Award winner. Our visiting State Council dignitaries were Sir Knight John Winfrey and his wife Lady Gloria. We thank them for taking time out of their busy schedules to attend. Our FedEx volunteer activity is off to a great start we had a concert and soccer match in July and will open up the football season this month with 2 preseason games. It is not too late to make a commitment for the season. See the schedule listed later in the newsletter.
Prayer to Mother Seton
Lord God, You blessed Elizabeth Seton with gifts of
grace As wife and mother, educator and
foundress, So that she might spend her life in service
to your people. Through her example and prayers
May we learn to express our love for you In love for our fellow men and women.
We ask this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
Who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit,
One God, for ever and ever. Amen.
Life Director
Defend Life – At all stages.
Support the Ultrasound Program
Membership Corner Membership Director Don Aitcheson, PGK
“Make It Personal and Ask”
Membership Checker:
2019-20 GOAL: 16
NEW: 1 LOSS: 0
NET: 15
3 New Applications pending approval
Set a personal goal to recruit 1 new member this year.
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(Chaplain’s Corner …….Continued from page 1)
Your personal response to God’s communication of himself and his will is called faith. “By faith man freely
commits his entire self to God, making ‘the full submission of his intellect and will of God who reveals,’ and
willingly assenting to the Revelation given by him”.
The basic doctrines or dogmas, of the Church are the verbal expression of what God has revealed to us about our
relationship with him. The key characteristic of the Church’s dogmas is that they agree with sacred Scripture. The
teachings spell out the unchangeable content of revelation, translating it into the changeable thought-forms and
languages of people in every new era and culture. A dogma is a statement of truth, a formulation of some aspect of
the Faith. The purpose of each dogma is to bring Jesus Christ to our attention from a particular point view. As a
coherent set of teachings, Church dogma is a faithful interpretation of God’s self-communication to humankind.
The basic and highest Catholic doctrines are: The Trinity (one God – Three Divine Persons); the incarnation (God
takes on flesh and dwells among us); the divinity of Christ (Jesus – both God and man). These are central points of
the Gospel message. Other doctrines such as Mary in God’s plan of salvation, the intercessory role of the saints and
purgatory are Catholic doctrines that are not central points of the Gospel message.
Catholic Corner
Pope Francis' Prayer Intentions for August 2019
The Pope’s Worldwide Prayer Network invites all to join in the Holy
Father’s August 2019 prayer intention:
"Families, through their life of prayer and love, become ever
more clearly schools of true human development."
Daily Offering Prayer
God, our Father, I offer You my day. I offer You my prayers, thoughts, words, actions,
joys, and sufferings in union with the Heart of Jesus, who continues to offer Himself in the
Eucharist for the salvation of the world. May the Holy Spirit, Who guided Jesus, be my
guide and my strength today so that I may witness to your love. With Mary, the mother of
our Lord and the Church, I pray for all Apostles of Prayer and for the prayer intentions
proposed by the Holy Father this month. Amen.
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Father of goodness and love; hear our prayers for the sick members of our community and for all who are in need. Amid mental and physical suffering, may they find consolation in your healing presence. Show your mercy as you close wounds, cure illness, make broken bodies whole and free downcast spirits. May these special people find lasting health and deliverance, and so join us in thanking you for all your gifts. We ask this through the Lord Jesus who healed those who believed. Amen.
Sick and Recovering
Brothers Relatives/Friends
Melba Adams Rose Chisefaky Ann Degraff Helen Dziduch Susan Oak Anne Keightley-Florimbio Nancy Matais
Christopher Agboli, PGK Kevin Butler, PGK Nicholas Kniska, HLM Pablo Rocha John Matais
Lord, look upon me with eyes of mercy, may your healing hand rest upon me, may your life-giving powers flow into every cell of my body and into the depths of my soul, cleansing, purifying, restoring me to wholeness and strength for service in your Kingdom. Amen If you know a Brother Knight or a family member who is sick, recovering or recently deceased, please contact us so that we may pray for them. Your help is needed to manage this list (Editor: [email protected].)
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Supreme Council News KNIGHTS DONATE $185.7 MILLION TO CHARITY IN 2018
DONATIONS AND SERVICE HELP BETTER THE WORLD WHILE
BUILDING BRIDGE BACK TO FAITH
The K of C has announced that it gave $185.7 million to charity and donated 76.7 million hours of hands-on service in 2018. Contained in the annual fraternal survey, it demonstrates once again that charity is the first principle of the Knights of Columbus.
“Regardless of how or who the Knights serve, it’s the chance to help those who are unable to help themselves and to be of assistance to the sick or disabled that is at the heart of what being a Knight is all about,” said Knights of Columbus Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson.
The Knights’ charitable giving comes from three sources: direct fund raising, the funds raised by thousands of local Knights councils in their communities and from the Knights’ insurance operations.
How the Knights Do It: Fundraisers, a 501(c)(3), Community Service, and Insurance
K of C Councils: The Knights’ charitable activity is carried out by more than 16,000 councils in nine countries, which raise funds for a variety of causes, including efforts to protect and provide relief to persecuted Christians, pro-life initiatives and disaster aid and recovery. Council members also donate volunteer time to helping their parishes, communities, and organizations such as Special Olympics and Habitat for Humanity, as
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well as Knights-specific efforts such as “Coats for Kids,” “Food for Families,” and scholarship programs.
Knights of Columbus councils raise money through a broad spectrum of activities that include pancake breakfasts, raffles, auctions, tank pulls, rodeos, and its well-known Tootsie Roll drives. Others who benefit from these efforts include local pregnancy support centers, seminarians and veterans and service members seeking healing on the Knights’ annual pilgrimage to Lourdes with the U.S. Military Archdiocese.
Anderson said, “The men who choose to become Knights of Columbus are generous, and their impact is immense. While we are known mainly for our local efforts, our reach is global.”
He added, “At the same time, the Knights help men improve their own lives by offering opportunities to give of themselves and to support other members and their families through shared faith and spiritual development. Additionally, we offer men the chance to protect the financial well-being of their families through our insurance products. These are the reasons that men choose to become Knights.”
Knights of Columbus Charities
Knights of Columbus Charities, Inc. is the organization’s 501(c)(3) entity, which enables members and others to contribute to local, regional, national, and international Knights of Columbus charitable initiatives. One hundred percent of all donations go directly to support the cause identified by the donor.
Knights of Columbus Insurance
Knights of Columbus Insurance sells a portfolio of insurance and annuities products to its members—an outgrowth of a system of support instituted by Venerable Father J. McGivney in 1882 when he founded the Knights to help families in the event of the loss of a breadwinner.
The highly rated Fortune 1000 insurance company has a force of 1,207 agents who are also Knights. Once the company’s revenue is used to cover operational costs and refunds (dividends) to our members, the remaining profits are directed to charity.
Over the last business year, Knights of Columbus Insurance issued $8.6 billion of new life insurance, provided $1 billion in benefits, including $441 million in death benefits and $262 million in refunds to members.
Anderson noted, “Our insurance program is a financial engine that not only helps our members protect their families but also provides the opportunity to give generously and support numerous charitable and spiritual causes.”
The Knights of Columbus is a fraternity of Catholic men striving to better themselves and our world by building a bridge back to faith, assisting the sick and disabled, and protecting those who can’t protect themselves--whether they are next door or around the world. Join us today.
Reprinted from www.kofc.org.....8/2/2019
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State Deputy Dale W. Trott
Incentive Car Raffle PRIZES AND DRAWING Three winning tickets will be drawn at the Columbus Day Ball on October 12, 2019 at the BWI Marriott
in Linthicum, MD. Grand Prize is a 2020 Ford Mustang or $18,000 cash. Second Prize is an iPad and
Third Prize is a $200 Gift Card.
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Our reigning council car raffle ticket sales champion is Kenneth Osuji……
Congratulations to Kenneth. Who is going to dethrone him this year!!
Anyone?? He has reloaded already; he is not going down easy.
Tickets are on sale now!!!
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For more details, go to www.kofc-md.org
Maryland State Council News
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Fourth Degree Report
Bishop James E. Walsh Assembly No. 1548 Meets on the 2nd Monday, 7:00 pm at Saint Pius X Council, Sarto Hall, 3611 Stewart Road;
Forestville, MD 20747-1747 (301) 735-8855. Next scheduled meeting is August 12th @ 7PM
ADW Website (www.awddistrict.org)
Official Flag Days in the USA August
12 – VJ Day
19 – National Aviation Day (Army)
Bishop McNamara Chapter of Grand Knights Maryland State Council
Celebrating its 57th Year Upcoming Chapter Meetings
August 21, 2019
Jesus the Divine Word Council #14775 – at
Jesus the Divine Word Church, Doran Hall,
885 Cox Road Huntington MD, 20639
Chapter Meeting (
Admissions degree
scheduled)
Come hear about all the exciting events and activities that are planned for the year. The Chapter encourages not only Grand Knights to attend, but also Deputy Grand Knights and Council Program Directors. The Chapter meets the third Wednesday of each month except for December. The location varies. https://uknight.org/ChapterSite/index.asp?D=103
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Birthdays for August
Council 1 Don Aitcheson, PGK Bernard A.Zempolich 2 Frank H. Bauer 3 Kenneth Osuji 4 Deacon Alton Davis Jr Henry Ntitebem 5 Charles A. Odidika 6 Robert Faass Augustine Frazer 8 Sylvester O. Ezeani 11 Charles Egu Anthony O. Nnorom 13 Michael J. Lewis 15 Jose A. Barahona Roldan Ignatius O. Ekekwe Raymond C. Ihegbe, PGK Henry O. Mbah 16 James A. Keyes 17 Christopher E. Aniedobe 18 Liuinus O. Nwosu 20 Everett Lallis Oladoton Okinwume 21 Leonard N. Garcia Julius Medumbeh Matthew Pelfrey 22 Thomas A. Wolf 24 Ramon Lomosbog 25 Serafin Avitia IV Bernard Chika Obodozie
Ladies Auxiliary 10 Stephanie Corson 19 Betty Russo 25 Lillian Kulick
HAPPY
BIRTHDAY!!!
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Go to http://stewardsofhopefoundation.org to find out more about the
launch of this global mission spearheaded by Fr. Canice Enyiaka
FEDEX FIELD 2019 SEASON SCHEDULE
DATES OPPONENT EVENT TIME
Thursday, August 15 vs. Cincinnati Bengals*
7:30PM
Friday, August 29 vs. Baltimore Ravens* 7:30PM
Sunday, September 15 vs. Dallas Cowboys 1:00PM
Monday, September 23 vs. Chicago Bears 8:15PM
Sunday, October 6 vs. New England Patriots 1:00PM
Sunday, October 20 vs. San Francisco 49ers 1:00PM
Sunday, November 17 vs. New York Jets 1:00PM
Sunday, November 24 vs. Detroit Lions 1:00PM
Sunday, December 15 vs. Philadelphia Eagles 1:00PM
Sunday, December 22 vs. New York Giants 1:00PM
* Designates Redskins Preseason games
Editor’s Pen
If there is a special request for a copy of the Seton noteS by mail, let us know.
Please send all newsletter related issues to Don Aitcheson at
[email protected] (240-481-0622).
The deadline for article submission is the 20th
of each month. The email
edition will be sent on or about the 1st
of each month. Please feel free to give
us feedback. Copies are available in the pamphlet rack at St. Matthias.
back of Saint Matthias Church and on the website at www.stmatthias.org.
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Pictorial Review 57th Installation & GKA Dinner
Newly Elected Officers for Mother Seton Council FY 2020
Chaplain Fr. Jack Kennealy & MC Sony Ajayi Visiting State Warden John Winfrey
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Knights of Columbus
Mother Seton Council #5381
9475 Annapolis Road
Lanham, MD 20706-3020
Upcoming Council Events Calendar
August 6 Council Meeting – Business- 8PM
August 15 Assumption of the BVM – Holy Day of Obligation
August 15 Redskins Preseason game vs Bengals –Game Time 7:30PM
August 20 Council Social Meeting – 8PM
September 2 Labor Day
September 3 Council Business Meeting – 8PM
Council meetings are held 1st and 3rd Tuesday of every month unless otherwise posted.
Council meetings are currently held in the Father Hughes Center.
Note: Relaxed dress code for meetings in effect until October.
