Knights of Columbus

Council 1222 Jeannette Pa.

NEWSLETTER 10-7-05

THANK YOU!

Again I want to thank all brother Knights who supported our council in the many ways and participated in the events to help make the 2004-2005 fraternal year a success. Once again, for the 7th consecutive year, the result is “STAR COUNCIL”. Teamwork again was displayed to meet the goals required to attain this top council honor. Come to a meeting and talk with the Grand Knight to see how you can help. We continue to lead the councils of Pennsylvania .  I would like to report also, that as District Deputy of District #93, we attained our 3rd consecutive "STAR DISTRICT AWARD". It's really not that difficult to obtain these honors when Knights work together to reach goals! I will need help for the 2005-2006 Fraternal Year. Can I count on you, as we pursue our 8th consecutive Star Council Award?

FOOTBALL SWEEPSTAKES TICKETS

Football sweepstakes tickets are here! Council No. 1222 has 612 Football Tickets and they are selling like hotcakes...only 3  weeks to go.  If any Brother Knight would like to purchase a ticket, call the Grand Knight at 724-527-1430.The tickets are for the last 10 weeks of the NFL season. The cost is $1.00 per week, and each ticket has 10 weeks of teams. The total cost is $10.00. (There are 250 prizes and $25,000 awarded over the 10-week period)

STATE SCHOLARSHIP APPLICATIONS

If you have not submitted an application for your son or daughter, who will graduate in 2006, please contact your Grand Knight immediately.   You can call him at 724-527-1430. The Deadline is December 31 , 2005. Applications are also available on the Pennsylvania State Web Site.

CHAPTER NEWS

The next meeting of the Greensburg Diocesan Chapter will be Monday October 17, at Sacred Heart of Jesus Council 10960, Lucernemines.  The meeting begins at 7:30 PM. Raymond Hodar is the new Chapter President for the 2005-2006 Fraternal Year.

CONDOLENCES

The Council  extends its deepest sympathies to the families and friends  Brothers, Michael A., Faulk, George F. Picciano, and Nicholas B Kraynak , who passed away recently, we also extend our deepest sympathies to brother Vincent "Jim" Christtofano , and the family on the recent passing of his dear wife, Dorothy "Gert" Christofano . May God grant everlasting life to our deceased loved ones.   Please continue to remember all Brother Knights and their families that are sick or in distress.

K of C's TAX EXEMPT STATUS AT RISK ---PLEASE HELP

Recently the staff of the joint Committee on Taxation recommended repeal of the tax exempt status for the Knights of Columbus and approximately 80 other fraternal organizations.  The special tax treatment fraternal organizations receive, have served our nation well by encouraging  billions of dollars in charity and millions of hours of voluntary service.

PA Senator, Rick Santorum has stepped forward to champion the cause of fraternal organizations partly because  Pennsylvania is home to more fraternal organizations than any other state.  Our supreme Knight, Carl Anderson, has met with Senator Santorum to thank him for his efforts on our behalf. I have sent a letter from our council to Senator Santorum to vote no, and to thank him for his support in continuing our efforts to help those in need.

THE SEAL OF THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

The emblem of the order dates from the second Supreme Council Meeting May 12, 1883, when it was designed by James T. Mullen, who was then Supreme Knight. A quick glance at the emblem indicates a shield mounted upon the Formee Cross.  The shield is that associated with a medieval Knight.  The Formee Cross is the representation of a traditionally artistic design of the cross of Christ through which all graces of redemption were procured for mankind. This then represents the Catholic spirit of the order. Mounted on the shield are three objects: a face standing vertically, and, crossed behind it, an anchor and a dagger or short sword.  The Fasces from Roman days is symbolic of authority which must exist in any tightly-bonded and efficiently operating organization.  The anchor is the mariner's symbol for Columbus, patron of the order, while the short sword or dagger was the weapon of the Knight when engaged upon an errand of mercy.  Thus, the shield expresses Catholic Knighthood in organized merciful action, and with the letter, K of C, it proclaims this specific form of activity.

C.O.A.L. BOOKS

Brother Knights – Your council needs your help to continue and expand our good works of charity. Please support our annual C.O.A.L., “Chance of a Lifetime” ticket drive. Each Brother Knight received 3 books of 8 tickets each. You can sell these tickets at $1.00 each ticket or purchase them for you or your family.

Please respond with your check made out to Knights of Columbus Council 1222 and mail them to the Council Home. Mark Demalon, Our C. O. A. L. chairman for the 2005 effort, would like to thank you. The 2005 C. O. A. L. campaign is doing great and its all due to your efforts. We still have time to reach our goal. We have extra C. O. A. L. booklets at the council if you need more. Let us know.  If you have not mailed your stubs and money, please do so now.  The deadline is Oct 31.   Thank You!

INSURANCE FIELD AGENT REPORT

Our Field Agent and Fraternal benefits advisor is brother Knight, William  "Bill" Farino. He can be reached at 617 Market St , Scottdale , Pa 15683-1927 or Phone 624-887-6871 E-mail arinoofd@zoominternet.net .  Bill, will be glad to meet you to discuss any of your insurance or fraternal needs

K OF C BUS TO WHEELING ISLAND

The Columbus Home Association and Council No. 1222 have set the date for Saturday, November 12, for the next bus to Wheeling Island Casino.  Sign up at the Council Rooms or call Chairman, Jazzy Answine at 724-523-3020.  Cost is $15.00 with a $5.00 rebate Departure is 4 PM Sharp, at the Council entrance.

YOU ARE INVITED

Have you ever thought about attending Council meetings but just never got around to it? We need you and you are cordially invited to attend. Now, with the new fraternal year at hand, is the perfect time to get involved in your council.  Our meetings are at 7:30 PM on the 2nd and 4th Tuesdays. You will find our meetings fast paced and productive. Please join in with your Brother Knights.