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. 

·         The event will be emceed by KOLD News 13 Sports Director Damien Alameda.  
·         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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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

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.

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.

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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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.