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Sunday, March 27, 2016
Passing of our Foundress Mother Mary Angelica.
Saturday, March 12, 2016
ARC Noted in Supreme Memo
Supreme Knight's Memo
Our Supreme Knight was a bit heavy noting stadiums, but the Phoenix celebration is in the Phoenix convention center with 5,000 to 6,000 attending and Tucson has grown to 1,700 attending. Yuma just started with 250 attending. ARC 2016 will be our sixth year in Tucson.
Al
Wednesday, June 24, 2015
FW: Catholic News Service
An article posted by the Catholic News Service highlights the charitable giving and service of the Knights.
The full article is available on the Catholic Sun website: http://www.catholicsun.org/2015/06/23/helping-the-poor-involves-knights-in-faith-in-deep-way-says-anderson/ |
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Tuesday, June 16, 2015
FW: Special Olympics Softball - Tucson
Feed: AZ Knights of Columbus
Posted on: Tuesday, June 16, 2015 8:17 AM
Author: noreply@blogger.com (AZ K of C State Webmaster)
Subject: Special Olympics Softball - Tucson
Posted on: Tuesday, June 16, 2015 8:17 AM
Author: noreply@blogger.com (AZ K of C State Webmaster)
Subject: Special Olympics Softball - Tucson
On Saturday, 6/13/15, at 0900, the Special Olympics "Team USA" played a scrimmage with the Subway Tucson team.
This event was held at the "Field of Dreams" ballpark in Tucson and went from 0900 until around 1200 (noon).
Team USA consists of Athletes from the Tucson, Phoenix, and Flagstaff areas and will be representing the United States (and Arizona) at this years Special Olympics World Games.
The World Games is being held in Los Angeles, California this year and goes from July 25th through August 2nd.
ESPN is capturing everything before and during the competition. Check out athlete stories, World Games news and more on the Special Olympics ESPN channel!
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Sunday, May 24, 2015
FW: 2015 Arizona State Organization Meeting
Congratulations to the newly elected State Officers for the 2015-2016 Fraternal Year!!!
Fr. Bishop Francis J Green Council 11855 are the proud hosts for the 2015 Arizona State Council Organization Meeting occurring July 10-12 in Tucson Arizona. All District Deputies are required to attend this meeting and all other brother knights are welcome to participate. Please download the registration document for more information. |
Sunday, February 1, 2015
Priest Appreciation Dinner
Brothers,
All Knights are cordially invited to the "Annual Priest Appreciation Dinner" for the Diocese of Tucson. The Chief Judge John M. Roll Chapter of the Knights of Columbus will sponsor this event on Tuesday February 17, 2015. The dinner will be held at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish Gymnasium, 8650 N Shannon Road, Tucson, AZ, 85472 and is hosted by Roy Champeau Council 8077.
There will be a social hour at 5:30 pm and dinner will be served at 6:30 pm. All Priests are guests of the Knights of Columbus for this special dinner.
The dinner will be a steak with various side dishes, dessert and coffee. If you have any special dietary needs, please let us know so that we can accommodate those needs.
Cost is $15. It is customary, but not mandatory, that attending Knights sponsor and pay for a guest Priest. You may also sponsor Priests without attending the dinner. Your generous support is welcome and appreciated. All proceeds go to the Bishop and Diocese of Tucson.
Please confirm your reservation by calling Grand Knight Tom Camenisch (Cell: 520-271-3998), Deputy Grand Knight Joe Kollisch (Cell 520-342-6010) or Chancellor Ruben Sandoval (Cell: 520-481-9765) by Friday, February 13, 2015.
His Excellency Gerald Kicanas, Bishop of Tucson, is scheduled to be in attendance as are the State of Arizona Officers of the Knights of Columbus.
We look forward to you joining us for an evening of fraternity and brotherhood.
Download the Letter to Grand Knights and the Tally Sheet.
Councils should return tally sheets and funds by February 13, 2015.
Pete Karculias
Secretary
Chief Judge John M. Roll Chapter
520-261-0762
Wednesday, January 14, 2015
Don't Let Tax Scammers Get Away With It
Two Ways Tax
Scammers Might Target You
It’s that time of year — tax time. It’s also a great time
to get up to speed on tax-related scams. Here are two ways tax scammers might
target you:
Tax identity theft
This kind of identity theft
happens when someone files a fake tax return using your personal
information — like your Social Security number — to get a tax refund or a job.
You find out about it when you get a letter from the IRS saying:
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more than one tax return was filed
in your name, or
·
IRS records show wages from an
employer you don’t know
If you get a
letter like this, contact the IRS Identity Protection Specialized Unit at 800-908-4490.
You can find more about tax identity theft at ftc.gov/taxidtheft and irs.gov/identitytheft.
IRS imposter scams
This time scammers aren’t pretending to be
you — they’re posing as the IRS. They call you up saying you owe taxes, and
threaten to arrest you if you don’t pay right away. They might know all or part
of your Social Security number, and they can rig caller ID to make it look like
the call is coming from Washington, DC – when it could be coming from anywhere.
Leaving you no time to think, they tell you to put the money on a prepaid debit
card and tell them the card number right away.
The
real IRS won’t
ask you to pay with prepaid debit cards or wire transfers, and won’t ask for a credit
card number over the phone. When the IRS contacts people about unpaid taxes,
they usually do it by mail.
If
you have a question about your taxes, call the IRS at 800-829-1040 or go to irs.gov. You can report IRS imposter scams to the
Treasury Inspector General for Tax Administration (TIGTA) online or at
800-366-4484, and to the FTC at ftc.gov/complaint.
Orange Harvest at Benedictine Monastery
Brothers,
The Benedictine Sisters of Perpetual Adoration at the Tucson Monastery located at 800 N. Country Club Road, Tucson, AZ need your help to harvest their orange crop. Families welcome but it is best to not bring small children.
Bring ladders, big buckets, crates or boxes with hand-holds, gloves.
Date: January 31
Time: 8 AM – 11:00 am or when we finish J
Carpooling is encouraged.
The Sisters provide a lunch for us and most definitely appreciate the help that they receive. Here are a few pictures from good times past…see you there!
Rosary Novena Starting Jan 23 at Benedictine Monastery
The Knights from the U of A Council at the Newman Center will lead the first Rosary Novena at the Benedictine Monastery. The Novena will continue as described below. All Knights and families are welcome to join.
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Rosary Novena And Evening Prayer Services
(beginning Friday, Jan. 23, and concluding Saturday, Jan. 31),
Benedictine Sisters' Monastery
800 N. Country Club Rd.
Friday, Jan. 23 - Rosary at 6:30 p.m. led by the University of Arizona Newman Center's Knights of Columbus. Vespers will follow at 7 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 24 - Rosary at 2 p.m. led by the 2000 Ave Maria Group.
Vespers will take place at 7 p.m.
Vespers will take place at 7 p.m.
Sunday, Jan. 25 - Rosary at 5:30 p.m. led by the Our Lady Queen of All Saints youth group.
Vespers will be at 6 p.m. followed by refreshments in the assembly room.
Vespers will be at 6 p.m. followed by refreshments in the assembly room.
Monday, Jan. 26 - Rosary at 6:30 p.m. will be led by the Barrio rosary group.
Vespers will follow at 7 p.m.
Vespers will follow at 7 p.m.
Tuesday, Jan. 27 - Rosary at 6 p.m. will be led by the San Juan Pablo II rosary group from Our Mother of Sorrows. Vespers will be at 7 p.m.
Wednesday, Jan. 28 - Rosary at 3:45 p.m. will be led by Grupo Latina.
Vespers will follow at 4:15 p.m.
Vespers will follow at 4:15 p.m.
Thursday, Jan. 29 - Rosary at 6:30 p.m. will be led by the Marion Movement of Priests from St. Thomas Apostle, Our Mother of Sorrows, St. Odilia, St. Elizabeth, St. Mark and Our Lady of the Desert Parishes.
Vespers will be at 7 p.m.
Vespers will be at 7 p.m.
Friday, Jan. 30 - Rosary at 6:30 p.m. will be led by Rogelio and Monica Frisbie-Garcia who are representing the Shrine of Our Lady of the Sierras.
Vespers will follow at 7 p.m.
Vespers will follow at 7 p.m.
Saturday, Jan. 31 - The close of Rosary Novena will begin at 5 p.m. and be led by the Benedictine Sisters.
Vespers will conclude the event at 5:30 p.m.
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Vespers will conclude the event at 5:30 p.m.
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Sr. Ramona Varela, OSB
Benedictine Sisters of Perpetual Adoration
520-325-6401
www.benedictinesisters.org
Benedictine Sisters of Perpetual Adoration
520-325-6401
www.benedictinesisters.org
Shop online - www.monasterycreations.com
FW: Parade of Lights DownTown Tucson, KofC float, on NBC News
Subject: Parade of Lights DownTown Tucson, KofC float, on NBC News
Sir Knight Antonio Otero was interviewed on the NBC News affiliate, KVOA, channel 4. Click on the web address.
Approximate marker 043 to marker to 058 on the video.
A Blessed and Merry Christmas to all, Ray
Friday, December 12, 2014
PSD Mike Moeykens Submits Resignation as CO
Brothers,
Today, PSD Mike Moeykens submitted his resignation, effective immediately, as a Conferring Officer (CO) in the 3rd Degree Exemplification. He is suffering from some health issues. He feels it is for the good of the Order that he steps down from this role. He plans to continue to be an active Knight and support the team with coaching the current and future Co’s with their lines.
Brother Mike served in the Arizona jurisdiction for 22 years as a CO. He successfully conducted 111 - 3rd Degree Exemplifications during these 22 years. Prior to moving to Arizona, Mike served as the State Deputy of the great state of Vermont. Mike has been a true friend to me, to the state, and to the Order. He has offered me great advice and counsel throughout my years as a State Officer. I am proud and fortunate to know such a great man.
I spoke with Mike this afternoon. He is in good spirits and promises he will be active and we will see him often at various Knights of Columbus events.
I plan to make Mike the class honoree at the March 14, 2015 - 2nd and 3rd Degree Exemplification, in Vail, AZ. If his health allows, he will be attending this degree. All are welcome to say hello to Mike after the degree concludes that day.
Mike needs our prayers and best wishes.
Please feel free to share this message with your councils and assemblies.
Vivat Jesus!
Larry Becker
Wednesday, December 10, 2014
New Arizona State Officers and District Deputies
Brothers,
As you may be aware, and with great sadness, our worthy State Secretary Skip Hopler tendered his resignation as a State Officer, effective December 6, 2014. His "paying" job is consuming a great deal of his time and energy, with much travel in the near future. He believes he will in his job for several more years beyond his original plan. He understands the large time it requires to successfully fulfill his State Secretary position, and the increase time and energy to successfully fulfill the pending State Deputy position he may very well hold in the future. He also has his family to take care of.
Skip is a great man, with many talents. He will be sorely missed by the State Council and especially by me. We have become great friends and trusted partners serving together over the years as District Deputies, State Chairmen, and State Officers. I have asked Skip to consider remaining in the State family as a State Director or Chairman, as well as continue serving as a Ceremonialist. Of course, in his usual manner, he said yes. He will work to transition his responsibilities to the next State Secretary.
I have reviewed this with Supreme via our Worthy MPC Jose Jiménez. Supreme recommends that the State Deputy exercises Section 58 of the Supreme Charter, Constitution, and Laws of the Knights of Columbus, "Appointments to fill vacancies in any office of the State Council shall be made for the unexpired term by the State Officers. In case of any vacancy in the office of alternate to the Supreme Council, such vacancy shall be filled by the State Deputy."
I'd like to thank the Past State Deputies (PSDs) for their kind words and support through this process. I, like them, only want to do what is best for the State and the Order. After much thought and constructive coaching from many of the PSDs, I am very pleased to announce that I installed the following worthy gentlemen into their new State Council positions, in public, on Saturday morning December 6, 2014, at the State Mid-Year Meeting:
· State Treasurer – Tom Kalisz
· State Advocate – Mario Vassallo
· State Warden – Kevin McCarthy
· District Deputy #21- Paul Connor
· District Deputy #32 – Gary Johnson
· State Program Director – Chet Yancy
· State Youth Director – Skip Hopler
Please welcome them in their new positions. They are currently working to transition into their new roles. I appreciate your patience with us as this may that a month or so for everyone to be up to speed on their new roles. I have the highest of confidence in these Brother Knights to serve the State and the Order to the best of their abilities.
Please feel free to reach out to me if you have any questions or concerns.
Vivat Jesus!
Larry Becker
Friday, October 31, 2014
Please Act Now and Register for the Tucson Men's Conference!
Brothers,
Please act now and register for the Tucson Men's Conference!
For many years now the Diocese of Phoenix has hosted a Catholic Men's Conference. This conference has been a day for all Catholic men in the area to come together to be inspired and to be renewed in their Catholic Faith. This event has always been well attended by men not only from the Diocese of Phoenix but by those from the Dioceses of Tucson and Gallup, as well.
This year the Diocese of Tucson will be hosting its first Catholic Men's Conference. There will be challenging testimonials from local men and opportunities to receive the sacrament of confession. We will close the day by celebrating Holy Mass with Most Reverend Gerald Kicanas, D.D., Bishop of Tucson. We encourage you to join us for a day of inspiring presentations and fellowship. We also encourage you to invite any Catholic man (brother, son, brother-in-law, friend, neighbor, etc…) that you may know to join you. This Conference has made an amazing difference in the lives of many of the men who have attended it in the past and is sure to make an impact on yours.
· Guest speakers include:
o The Most Rev. Gerald Kicanas (Bishop of Tucson)
o Most Rev. Ricardo Ramirez, C.S.B., D.D. (Bishop Emeritus of Las Cruces)
o Mr. Peter Herbeck (Renewal Ministries and Vice President and Director of Mission)
· Music will be provided by Tom Booth, who wrote and sings our current State Theme "I will choose Christ, I will choose love, I choose to serve."
This Conference will be held at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton (SEAS) Catholic Parish, 8650 N. Shannon Rd, Tucson, AZ 85742, on 22 November 2014. The Conference starts at 9:30 AM and ends at 4:00 PM. Registration begins at 8:00 AM but we encourage you to register early so the Conference Team will have an accurate count of attendees in order to have the exact amount of lunches, shirts and give away items (donated by local businesses).
To register, please go to the following link: http://events.r20.constantcontact.com/register/event?oeidk=a07e8up9j3i75c453f9&llr=lmuwnjdab
You may also go to: www.azknightsofcolumbus.org Or, Google: "Tucson Men's Conference"
Vivat Jesus!
Larry Becker
State Deputy
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Tuesday, October 28, 2014
1st Degree Update
1st Degree Update
The 1st Degree at St. Pius X, Council 10762 originally scheduled for Thursday Nov 6, 2014 has been changed to Thursday Nov 13, 2014 due to room scheduling conflicts.
Candidates report at 7:00 pm. Our council business meeting begins at 7:30 and the 1st degree will be conducted during the meeting. For more information contact Pete Karculias FS, Council 10762, 520-261-0762, skpeter@cox.net
ALSO
The First Degree scheduled at Council #5133, on Tuesday, November 11, 2014, Veteran's Day, has been cancelled. The next 1st Degree at Council 5133 will be Tuesday, December 9, 2014.
If you have any questions, please contact Michael Cruz, PGK at 955-8470, Regina Cleri Council #5133
Thursday, September 25, 2014
Spanish First Degree
There will be a Spanish First Degree on Tuesday, October 14, 2014, at the "Sacred Heart of Jesus Council #14621" 601 E Fort Lowell Road, Tucson, AZ in the Immaculate Hall. Candidates to be there at 6 PM for a 7 PM Degree start.
Please contact Grand Knight Ramon Montano, 520-342-4950, remntno@hotmail.com for questions and for the number of candidates.
Wednesday, August 13, 2014
AZ Rosary Celebration - Holy Hour and Dinner
Join us for a Holy Hour, Dinner, Fellowship, Fun
and the Opportunity to Meet the Speaker
Arizona Rosary Celebration Dinners
Tucson
Friday, October 10, 2014
Holy Hour from 6:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Santa Catalina Catholic Church
14380 N. Oracle Road, Tucson, AZ 85739
Dinner 7:00 p.m.
Santa Catalina Church Hall
Proudly presented by the Knights of Columbus Santa Catalina Council #12345
This event provides a homemade Italian dinner for $10.00 per person and also features
Guest Speaker Very Rev. Juan-Diego Brunetta, O.P.
DOWNLOAD A TUCSON DINNER RESERVATION FORM AND MAIL IT IN TODAY
DEADLINE is October 3, 2014 - 5:00 PM
Update on Brother Ross Estivillo
[received from Joe Keaney, PGK, Co. 10762]
I met with Ross today. He is suffering from cancer and his situation is not bright. He has been at Cornerstone Hospital for almost 2 months and there seems to be little they can do for him at this time. He would like to go back to Wilcox and stay at home for the remainder of his days, but the hospital is considering sending him to another facility in the Tucson area. His wife stays with him, in his room, at the Cornerstone.
He was Grand Knight for his council in Wilcox for 10 years, and has great respect for the Knights. If you have time please stop in and say hello to Ross.
Thanks Joe K.
Begin forwarded message:
Subject: Hospitalized Brother Knight would like visits
Date: August 9, 2014 11:23:05 AM MST
To: undisclosed-recipients:;
PGK Joe Keaney informed us that Fr. Harry (St. Pius X) called him about a visit with a Brother Knight at Cornerstone Hospital - which is behind Walmart on Speedway. This man and his family are from Wilcox, and he belongs to a Council in that area. This man may be in the hospital for some time and would like to visit with some fellow Knights from our area. His name is Ross Estivillo and he is in room 210.
He would like to welcome all who would care to spend some time with him.
He would like to welcome all who would care to spend some time with him.
Sunday, August 10, 2014
Holy Hour for Persecuted Christians in Iraq
Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral in Phoenix, site of prayer event on August 22, 2014
Dear Brother Knights:
By now, you've heard about the horrible persecution of the Christians of Iraq. These are desperate times for the Church in Iraq, where ISIS terrorists seized control of Mosul June 11. A week later, they demanded that all Christians either convert to Islam, pay the "infidel" tax or die. Many Christians were killed outright. Christians have lived on the Nineveh plain (Mosul) for 1,600 years, but now, thousands have had to flee to surrounding villages or Kurdistan. Many were stripped of money, passports, jewelry, vehicles and even their shoes at ISIS checkpoints. On August 1, 2014 the Mar Abraham Church in Scottsdale held a candlelight vigil to focus attention on the plight of Christians who were driven from their home by the Islamic State. This event was well attended by our Brother Knights. Still, the Christians of Iraq need our continued prayer support.
Brothers, I am asking you to attend a Holy Hour on Friday, August 22, 2014 at 7:00 p.m. This will take place at Ss. Simon and Jude Cathedral, 6351 N. 27th Avenue, Phoenix, AZ 85017. Fr. Felix Shabi, pastor of the Chaldean Catholic Church of Arizona, will offer the scriptural reflection at the holy hour.
There will be a collection taken with proceeds sent to the Catholic Church in Iraq to help the persecuted Christians there. Let's pack the cathedral on August 22nd and show our brothers and sisters in Iraq that their suffering is not going unnoticed.
Fraternally yours,
Larry Becker
State Deputy
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Friday, August 1, 2014
Silver Rose is in Tucson
Worthy Chapter President, District Deputy and Brother Luis. Greetings. Today, I met with Worthy District Deputy Jon Gordon between Yuma and Tucson to receive the Silver Rose and accompanying materials and transport them to Tucson. Praise be to God, all went well and the Silver Rose is with me in Tucson. Could you please help spread the word that the Silver Rose is now in Tucson and will be for only a limited time (this next week) and will move to Sierra Vista next Saturday? St. Augustine Cathedral council has the Silver Rose reserved for next Friday night, August 8 and I intend to make arrangements to transfer it to Worthy District Deputy Larry Powers on Saturday, August 9. I understand that he will make arrangements with Worthy District Deputy Bob Julian for the transfer to Phoenix after the Silver Rose travels through Southeast Arizona. So if you or our Worthy Chapter Secretary could help spread the word, it would be most appreciated:
The Silver Rose is in Tucson from today (August 1) until Friday (August 8). All councils are encouraged to contact District Deputy Tom Bayham by phone (906-5170) or by email (tmb@tuslaw.com) to arrange for the Silver Rose to travel to their councils and parishes. Parish Holy Hours are encouraged with the permission of your Pastors. Many prayer books are available for an approximately half hour prayer and meditation, and the Silver Rose may be displayed in appropriate places for viewing by the entire congregation for a larger block of time.
Thursday, July 31, 2014
FW: From Mar Abraham Chaldean Church- Press Release
Please give this message a wide distribution.
Brothers,
The Knights of Columbus are urged to support our brother and sister Catholics from the Chaldean Catholic Church of Iraq by attending the following Mass and prayer vigil.
The Msgr. Felix Shabi, Corbishop of the Chaldean Catholic Vicariate of Arizona, will celebrate a Mass at 6:30 p.m. August 1, 2014. It will take place at the Mar Abraham Church, 6816 E. Cactus Rd., Scottsdale, AZ 85254. Mass will be followed by a candlelight vigil at 7 p.m. The event is being held to focus attention on the plight of Christians who were driven from their home by the Islamic State, the group that gained control of Mosul in early June.
Crosses were taken down from churches that were later looted, burned or destroyed. An announcement made from loudspeakers in Mosul on June 18, 2014, demanded that Christians either pay the jizya – a special tax reserved for 'infidels' — convert to Islam, or die. Many Christians fled the city and were later stripped of their vehicles, money, and jewelry. They have sought refuge in some of the Christian villages near Mosul or in Kurdistan.
"The Lord Jesus said 'Without me, you can do nothing," so we are putting all our trust in him, imploring him so that he can hear our prayers and the prayers of the persecuted brothers and sisters in Iraq, so that he can hear the cries of their agony," said Msgr. Felix Shabi. "We also have to raise our voices to ask the government to do something to save these poor people, either by creating a safe haven for them in Iraq or by facilitating their exit visas so they can join their families here in America or elsewhere."
John S. Garcia
Public Relations Director
Arizona State Council
(602) 525-4424
www.azknightsofcolumbus.com
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