Obama offends Catholics in the UK, says religious schools are divisive

Tim,

 

I saw this article and wanted to share.  It is not my place to send this to all KoC members.  This is a sad state for our country.  There are some well thought out comments in this article.

 

Obama offends Catholics in the UK, says religious schools are divisive

 

http://www.bizpacreview.com/2013/06/19/obama-offends-catholics-in-the-uk-says-religious-schools-are-divisive-78053

 

v/r Mark Daly

 

New officers for '13-'14 installed 6/27

Tales from the streets of Tampa: Pray-by-pray 4-27-13

 

Christopher Gladu  Heading out to the abortion mill to offer life to those who are looking for an excuse to choose it -we will have the Catholic Charities Mobile Medical bus with Nurse Barb on it offering pregnancy tests and ultrasound right next to the mill. Pray that the Holy Spirit will give us the words to reach those with ears to hear, faith comes by hearing (Romans 10:17)

Pray along with us here as we attempt to minister in Christ's name. Consider also what God may be calling you to do to build the kingdom of life - perhaps it’s not this - there are many ways to serve that are far less dramatic.

Mathew 16:18-19 is known to us Catholics as it talks about how Jesus commissioned Peter as the first Pope " And so I say to you, you are Peter, and upon this rock I will build my church, and the gates of the netherworld shall not prevail against it. 19l I will give you the keys to the kingdom of heaven. Whatever you bind on earth shall be bound in heaven; and whatever you loose on earth shall be loosed in heaven.”

Let us also consider this as commissioning us the Church to take Christ out to the dark places because gates are for defense, so Jesus is also telling us that the forces of anti-life will not prevail when the Church is on offense.

Offense. Rather than sitting in our Churches we are to bring our rosaries and prayer books and the scriptures out into the world where evil is and overcome it with Christ's love. It means not always being silent, but speaking up for what is good and holy...like innocent babies.

New Year Begins 7/01/2013

Induction of New Officers Thursday 6/27/13 All brothers encouraged to attend!

Next meeting MOVED from 7/4/13 to  7/11/13 due to Holiday!

Praying for Life - 04/27/13 Saturday at 9:00am

End abortion - Cherish Life!



We pray to Mary as our patron, our Mother, and the symbol of life to help us and be with us, and give our prayers power to save life.  Please join us at the address below at 9am to pray the rosary.  Communal prayer can be a powerful tool.

We will meet at the Krystal burger store just west of the clinic.  Then we will process to the clinic, cross the road and begin the rosary.

Tampa Woman's Health Center
2010 E. Fletcher Ave.
Tampa, FL 33612

(813) 977-6176
Monday - Friday:  8:00am - 5:00pm
Saturday:  8:00am - Last Patient

Grand Knight Report - Passing of Al Doyle

 

Aloysius "Al" Doyle, 77, of Valrico, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 11, 2012. Al proudly served our country for 25 years in the U.S. Army, with 15 of those years as a Special Forces Agent. Upon his retirement, he went to work for the United States Postal Service in Tampa. Al was a member of several organizations including the Special Forces Association, AmVets, and he was a member of the VFW. He also attended St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Seffner. Survivors include his loving wife of nearly 15 years, Claudina Doyle; son, Craig Doyle; daughters, Beverly Doyle, Cheryl Harris, Angie Doyle, Dianne Merling; sister, Jackie Hudson; 10 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. A Catholic Funeral Mass will be held at St. Francis of Assisi on Tuesday, December 18 at 10 AM. He will be laid to rest at Florida National Cemetery in Bushnell. In lieu of flowers, the family asks that you make a donation to the Wounded Warrior Project in Al's honor. Al will be deeply missed by his family and friends, but will live on forever in their hearts and memories.

He was a Knight in the 3rd degree, and served at the food pantry.  He is only our second brother from the Blessed Rosmini Council to pass on to the eternal reward.  According to father, he was a regular at the Saturday vigil mass.  Today at his Funeral Mass many vets came to give him tribute and a final farewell.  The Knights in attendance were Patrick Murphy our worthy Field Agent, Tim O'Connor, Joe O'Connor, Chito Ocampo, and Rich Brown.  Father Mic and Deacon Jerry were there in their official capacity and also as Knights.  Rich Brown was an Usher, and Chito was an Altar Server.  The Knights are a fraternal order that adopts the family.  Claudina is now the widow of a Knight.  It is our duty to be available to her if the need arises.

Tim O'Connor
Grand Knight

Chaplain's Message - Year of Faith

This weekend in the readings, Jesus provided an abridged version of the commandments.

1. The Lord our God is Lord alone!  You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength.
2. You shall love your neighbor as yourself.

The first one covers the first 4 commandments, and the second one covers the final six.  Jesus links the traditional 10 commandments into two acts of love.  The first one is to Love our lord and God.  The second one is to Love each other.  If we accomplish this, or at least strive for this we are acting out our Faith as prescribed by Jesus himself, and God through Moses.

Pope Benedict XVI has dedicated the next year as a Year of Faith.  The year began on October 11th, 2012, and will continue until the Solemnity of Christ the King on November 24th, 2013.  The intentions of this year are to increase our understanding of the faith that we profess.  That each Catholic search, reflect, and evangelize on the meaning and structure of our faith.  The Pope is a great man but he cannot do this for you.  The bible, Jesus, the Pope, and our clergy invite you to explore your understanding of the faith you profess every Sunday.  Deacon Dick, a fellow Knight and Spiritual Advisor to our Council has offered 10 easy to follow steps for increasing your Faith this year:

1. Participate in Mass.

The Year of Faith is meant to promote the personal encounter with Jesus.  This occurs most immediately in the Eucharist.  Regular Mass attendance strengthens one's faith through the Scriptures, the Creed, other prayers, sacred music, the homily, receiving Communion, and being part of a faith community.

2.  Go to Confession.

Like going to Mass, Catholics find strength and grow deeper in their faith through participation in the Sacrament of Penance and Reconciliation.  Confession urges people to turn back to God, express sorrow for falling short and open their lives to the power of God's healing grace.  It forgives the injuries of the past and provides strength for the future.

3.  Learn about the Lives of the Saints.

The saints are timeless examples of how to live a Christian life, and they provide endless hope.  Not only were they sinners who kept trying to grow closer to God, but they also exemplify ways a person can serve God: through teaching, missionary work, charity, prayer, and simply striving to please God in the ordinary actions and decisions of daily life.

4.  Read the Bible daily.

Scripture offers first-hand access to the Word of God and tells the story of human salvation.  Catholics can pray the Scriptures (through Lectio Divina or other methods) to become more attuned to the Word of God.  Either way, the Bible is a must for growth in the Year of Faith.

5.  Read the documents of Vatican II.

The Second Vatican Council (1962-65) ushered in a great renewal of the Church.  It impacted how Mass is celebrated, the role of laity, and how the Church understands itself and its relationship with other Christians and non-Christians.  To continue this renewal, Catholics must understand what the Council taught and how it enriches the lives of believers.  

6.  Study the Catechism.

Published exactly 30 years after the start of the Council, the Catechism of the Catholic Church covers the beliefs, moral teachings, prayers, and sacraments of the Catholic Church in one volume.  Its a resource for growing and understanding of the Faith.  Another helpful resource is the U.S. Catholic Catechism for Adults. Parents of our Faith Formation students have been doing that after the 4:30 pm mass on Sunday.

7.  Volunteer in the parish.

The Year of Faith can't only be about study and reflection.  The solid grounding of the Scriptures, the Council and the Catechism must translate into action.  The parish is a great place to start, and each person's gifts help build up the community.  People are welcome as ministers of hospitality, liturgical musicians, lectors, catechists, and in other roles in parish life.

8.  Help those in need.

The Vatican urges Catholics to donate to charity and volunteer to help the poor during the Year of Faith.  This means to personally encounter Christ in the poor, marginalized, and vulnerable   Helping others brings Catholics face-to-face with Christ and creates an example for the rest of the world.

9.  Invite a friend to Mass.

The Year of Faith may be global in its scope, focusing on a renewal of faith and evangelization for the whole church, but real change occurs on the local level.  A personal invitation can make all the difference to someone who has drifted from the faith or feels alienated from the Church.  Everyone knows people like this, so everyone can extend a loving welcome.

10.  Incorporate the Beatitudes into daily life.

The Beatitudes (Matthew 5:3-12) provide a rich blueprint for Christian living.  Their wisdom can help all to be more humble, patient, just, transparent, loving, forgiving, and free.  It's precisely the example of lived faith needed to draw people to the Church in the year ahead.

Concentrating on these 10 will bring you closer to the real meaning and better understanding of how to Love God, and Your Neighbor!

As Knights we must be leaders.  We must light the way by example!  We must commit to the Year of Faith in a personal way.