THE KNIGHTLY NEWS Knights of Columbus, St Joseph Council 4586

Serving St Dennis Parish, Madison WI

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Grand Knight: Paul Pierce 212-0659 e-mail: ppierce1@charter.net Steve Bose, Editor 335-8070; e-mail: sgbose@sbcglobal.net Issue: October 2020Hello Brother Knights and Families. Hello Brother Knights and Families. As always, I hope everyone is doing well and remain healthy. I want to share the experience from our last month’s social meeting. It was so nice to see the people I consider a part of my life and family of St. Dennis. We all took a little something to eat and share prays and experiences over the last couple of months. We have a few pictures that will have to go into our scrap books. The next social meeting this month will be catered by brother Knight Jim Martine cater a meal for us it is proposed as a roast beef dinner. We figured that $10/person will cover Jim’s cost to cater our meal. Please let me know if you would be coming and how many meals I should order. We will be able to social distance in the parish center. The meals will be served to you to assure food safety, which is what Cathy and I do for a living. Hope I do not jinks myself. The social meeting will start with a rosary at 6:00 pm. followed by the social. We will practice strict social distancing and have masks and hand sanitizer for everyone’s use. You will also note later in this newsletter we will be doing a fundraiser for St. Dennis in a couple of weeks. It will be a brat stand that we will do with serve through a drive through. It hard to believe but all of our normals are being changed to meet the new standards. If you are not comfortable with our plans for thissocial, please know that I have no expectation that everyone will attend. Like last time it will be a short meeting.

Lastly, I want to focus on the final three moments Jesus shared with us on his way to Calvary. Jesus spoke from his crucifixion to the moment of his death. Here is a final point to meditate regarding Jesus’ suffering and death as we contemplate the various sufferings we experience in our own lives.

“I thirst.” (John 19:28) As his final moments approach, Jesus asks for something to drink.• Jesus’ thirst was another sign of his human need. Do I see Jesus in those around me who suffer hunger, thirst, homeless, sickness or other deprivations?• Do I “hunger and thirst for righteousness,” as Jesus described in the Beatitudes?• Do I perform works of mercy for those who suffer physically or spiritually?

“It is finished.” (John 19:30) With his earthly mission accomplished, having sacrificed his very self for the sins of humanity, Jesus acknowledges the end is near.

• Do I stay focused on my true vocation — as a child of God and in the state of life to which God called me?• Do I practice careful and humble discernment throughout my life so that I stay true to the sacred purpose that God has for my life?• What unfinished business do I have ahead of me that I must accomplish as a faithful disciple of Christ before my time on earth comes to an end?

“Father, into thy hands I commend my spirit!” (Luke 23:46) With his last breath, Jesus places himself completely in the hands of his loving Father.

• Do I keep myself in a state of grace, so that I am always prepared for the possibility of death?• Do I avail myself of the sacraments of the Church and maintain a committed life of daily prayer so that I am ready to meet God?• If I were to die today, right now, am I ready to commend my spirit to the hands of our heavenly Father?

God bless you and your families. Vivat Jesus!Paul Pierce

Happy October Birthdays!Mathias Collins, George Gosda, Gabriel Berrafato, John Scaife, Jerome Buller, Daniel Cochems, John Casey,

Paul Schneider, Michael Helser, Robert Tormey, Merlin Maiers, Dennis Kopf, William Droessler, Greg Marconnet

Electronic version available at http://www.stdennisparish.org/community/organizations/ scroll to KOC listing Please pray for our seminarians Luis Reyes, Matthew Hanstad and David Drefcinski

"The future starts today, not tomorrow." Pope John Paul II.

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GOOD OF THE ORDER: Your continued prayers are asked for Father Kent Schmitt, Father Dave Johannes, Dan Remick, Roseann Rodwell (Mark's mother), Ann McCarthy, Robert Tormey, Fr Mike Radowitz, Robert Theisen, Bill Donohue, Travis & Holly Ganser, Joan and Jim Gillitzer, Jennifer Sonder. Lyle Hassenberg, Wayne Pickarts, Delores Zeeh, Melissa Welch, Sarah Lipski, Norb and Mary Saba, Linda Huttenhoff, Kim Tomsyck, Sharon Stevenson, Shirley Feit, Warren Kleinfeldt, Len Hoffman, Richard Thrasher, Rachel Sodehaf, Thomas DuPlayee, Raven Clarke, Carol Melo, Christi Stutz, Aaron Grant, Jerry Thompson, Richard Connell, Tom Wildenborg, Allan and Betty Christianson, Dee Nicolai, Ellen Richter, Sylvia Schmitz, Fran Salvato, MaryAnn Vincent, Angela Kleinfeldt Hoffman, Carson Wood, Rita Hocking, Barb Arbagey, Jonah Mergen, Jack Mussey, Bailey Zuehle, Susan Jacunski, Erica Coffey, Linda Rylander, Gene Schwerdtfeger, Mary C. Meier Family, Peter Rudd Family, Jean Kilian Family. Please pray for victims of the COVID 19 virus, both those physically impacted and those economically impacted. May the healing power of the Lord be upon them!

ON LINE DEGREE EXEMPLIFICATIONSThis is a list of the upcoming online combined degree ceremonies. The degree lasts 25-30 minutes, and to qualify, candidates must attend the full ceremony (don’t be late & don’t leave early).If you have not yet attained full knighthood or want to advance

to 3rd degree status, use link for the date you select. Families are encouraged to watch along with the member. Oct 6 7PM REGISTER HERE FOR 10-6-20Oct 13 7PM REGISTER HERE FOR 10-13-20Oct 20 7PM REGISTER HERE FOR 10-20-20Oct 30 7PM REGISTER HERE FOR 10-30-20

PROOGRAM & ACTIVITY CODES *MM = Membership Meeting CH = Church ProgramCM = Community Program CL = Council ProgramF = Family Program FR = Fund Raiser ProgramPL = Pro-Life M = Membership Program Y = Youth Program

OCTOBER6th Multiple Degree Exemplification MM11th DriveThru Brat Stand – St Dennis Parking Lot FR12th Columbus Day CM13th Multiple Degree Exemplification MM20th Social Meeting – St Dennis Parish Center MM20th Multiple Degree Exemplification MM24th 2020 Men of Christ Madison Conference CL27th Business Meeting TBA MM30th Multiple Degree Exemplification MM

NOVEMBER1st All Saints Day CH2nd All Souls Day CH3rd Election Day – Don't Forget to Vote CM11th Veteran's Day CM17th Social Meeting TBA MM21-22nd Seminarian Pie Sale FR22-23rd Decorate for Advent CH24th Business Meeting TBA MM26th Thanks Giving CM

UPCOMING EVENTS 2020 MEN OF CHRIST MADISON CONFERENCESaint Cecilia – WI Dells – 10/24/20 A Catholic conference for men of all ages.“Be strong and steadfast; have no fear or dread of them, for it is the LORD, your God, who marches with you; he will never fail you or forsake you.” – Deuteronomy 31:6Reconnect with God – this day will change your life.We start and end with Christ! Registration, Vendors, & Confessions starting @ 7:00 A.M. Optional Rosary at 7:30 A.M. Opening Mass with Bishop Hying at 8:00 A.M. Program starts at 9:00 A.M. Concludes at 4:15 P.M. (Optional Parish Rosary at 4:30 P.M. & Mass at 5:00 P.M.)Limited Seating: Men, including your Parish Priest, can register at:https://menofchrist.net/conferences/2020-mens-conference-madison/Also, men can volunteer to serve in various capacities at:https://gatheringline.com/orgs/1f47fe099be14748a4bca24ebf943d83/voluntee r

40 DAYS FOR LIFE – 2020This international campaign of prayer, fasting and peaceful witness to end abortion starts on Wednesday, Sept. 23 andends on Sunday, Nov. 1. KC councils 4586 and 16863 areworking together to staff the hours of 6-8pm for six Wednesdays:Oct. 7, 14, 21, 28, and Nov. 1. We need 2 people for each one-hour shift between 6 and 8pm on each of these dates. For more information and to sign up contact: Nick and Janet Rick at 335-2090 or email at janet.rick@att.net or Howie Mead at 221-9593, hamead@wisc.edu

CATERED ROAST BEEF DINNER SOCIAL MEETING

DATE OCTOBER 20 2020PLACE ST DENNIS PARISH CENTERTIMES 6:00 Rosary

6:30 START COST $10.00 PER PERSON Masks and Social distancing required. Please contact Paul Pierce if you will be attending at212-0659 or e-mail: ppierce1@charter.net

BRAT STAND DRIVE THROUGH FUNDRAISER

DATE OCTOBER 11. 2020PLACE ST DENNIS PARKING LOTTIMES AFTER SUNDAY MASSES 9:30 – 1:00 PMMENU Item Cost

BRAT $3.00 HOT DOGS $2.00 CHIPS $1.00 SODA $1.00

If you can help with the grill or serving, please contact Aaron Raulin at 886-6498 or email ajraulin@gmail.com

RETURN OF SOCIAL MEETINGS

There was a smaller turnout in a larger space andsocial distancing.

Jerry let us use his mask for the Pledge of Allegiance

We also raised $230 from the Silent Auction for Father Allam's student which was added to $800 raised from member donations.

The Knight of the Month for September is Dan Battist.

Dan joined our ranks in 2008. Dan and his wife have Nancy participated in multiple areas of parish and council service. He served the on Council Board for two years as recorder. He helped with the St. Dennis Festivals, Golf Outings and many fundraising events. He has also traveled to Belize to help build the Belize school. He works on one of the collection counting teams. Dan has worked as an usher and is also, involved with the Boy Scouts. Thanks so much Dan for all you do and what you mean to us!

The Family of the Month for September is Mike and Carol Jacques.

The Jacques family has been a great source of support and leadership to the St. Dennis community. Carol Jacques dedicates many hours of her time to make the Scrip program successful. Mike 'Jocko' Jacques and the Jacques children have all been active as servers at Mass on Sundays. The family has also been very active in volunteering their time and effort at the drive through fundraisers for the parish festival and mound bread sales. Thank you Mike and Carol for all you do – We are proud to select you as Family of the Month

HISTORY CORNEROctober is: Clergy Appreciation Month; Medical Ultrasound Awareness Month; Respect Life Month; Disability Awareness Month; Fire prevention month;

1270Oct 30, The Eighth Crusade ends by an agreement between Charles I of Anjou (replacing his deceased brother King Louis IX of France) and the Hafsid dynasty of Tunis, Tunisia.

1520Oct 21, The islands of Saint Pierre and Miquelon near Canada were visited by Portuguese explorer João Álvares Fagundes, who named them "Islands of the 11,000 Virgins".

1845Oct 13, Texas voters approve state constitution that, when accepted by US Congress, will make Texas 28th state.

1919Oct 28, Congress passes Volstead Act over Pres. Wilson's veto. Volstead Act provided for enforcement of 18th (prohibition) Amendment.

1969Oct 8, Demonstrations organized by the Weather Underground known as the Days of Rage began in Chicago.Oct 9, In the United States, the National Guard is called in asdemonstrations continue in Chicago protesting the trial of the “Chicago Eight.” anti war protesters

1994Oct 27, U.S. Justice Department announces that the U.S. prison population has topped one million for the first time in American history.

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Knights of Columbus Council 4586 ---- 2020-2021 Officers

OFFICER NAME ADDRESS TELEPHONEChaplain Fr. Stephen Brunner 413 Dempsey Road Madison, WI 53714 246-5124Grand Knight Paul Pierce* 541 Shadywood Way, Madison 53714 212-0659Deputy Grand Knight Aaron Raulin 6326 Devonshire Ln, Sun Prairie, 53590 886-6498 Chancellor Chuck Chvala 705 Redland Drive, Madison 53714 405-9785Recorder Neil Zeier 506 Morningside Ave., Madison 53716 772-8381Treasurer Muneer Afifi 4608 Star Spangled Trl., Madison 53718 658-6063Warden Chuck Risler 4237 Cortland Ct., Windsor 53598 574-9935Advocate John Holler 46 Bradford Lane, Madison 53714 244-2960Lecturer Rick Raulin* 1742 Heath Ave., Madison 53704 628-0973Inside Guard Dale Besler 3721 Margaret St. Madison 53714 245-0064Outside Guard Nick Hanley 5504 Town Hall Drive, Sun Prairie 53590 837-5113Trustee 3 year Rick Raulin* 1742 Heath Ave., Madison 53704 628-0973Trustee 2 Year John (Doc) Casey* 2645 Bruce Parkway, Mc Farland 53558 838-6583Trustee 1 Year Warren Kleinfeldt* 4815 Cottage Grove Rd Apt 215, Madison

53716 698-9567

Financial Secretary Ted Kelly 718 Orion Trail, Madison 53718 381-3300 FIELD AGENT Vacant*Fourth Degree member.

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