September 2012
Post date: Oct 20, 2012 2:41:19 PM
Posted on September 29, 2012
Good Morning :
Joe is our PGK, Trustee and great friend to all.
Please keep him in your prayers and thoughts the next few days.
Good Morning Sir Knights, I just learned our Faithful Navigator, Joseph Falotico will be under going open heart surgery, 7:30am, Monday, October 1st., 2012, at Vista East Hospital, Corner of Sheridan and Glen Flora rds, Waukegan, Illinois.
To the best of my knowledge Joe has blockage in several arteries. Please Keep our Faithful Navigator and good friend in your thoughts and prayers. I will keep you advised as to Joe’s progress.
Vivat Jesus
Faithful Outer Sentinel
Administrative Assistance to the Faithful Navigator
Conrad Wencka
Posted on September 19, 2012
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE:
LOCAL KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL RECEIVES TOP INTERNATIONAL AWARD
Knights of Columbus Council Divine Mercy Council #11112 of St. Paul the Apostle Church, Gurnee, Illinois, has earned the distinction of Star Council, one of the organization’s top awards, for 2011-2012 fraternal year. The organization’s headquarters, located in New Haven, Connecticut, made the announcement. The award recognizes overall excellence in the areas of membership recruitment and retention, promotion of the fraternal insurance program, and sponsorship of service- oriented activities. The award was presented to the membership by District Deputy John Willard Sr. at a special ceremony held on September 13th 2012.
In announcing the local winner of the Star Council Award, Carl A. Anderson, Chief executive officer of the organization said, “Please accept my sincere congratulations upon attaining this prestigious award. Your dedication to the Order is seen in the high standard of excellence you have achieved. At the same time, I encourage you to carry forward this enthusiasm to meet the challenges that will face the Knights of Columbus in the years ahead. May this award be a reminder and an inspiration to the members of your council to continue to promote the ideals of Columbianisn for the good of the church, your community, and the Order”.
“Receiving the Star Council Award is quite as honor for us. We’re extremely proud of this accomplishment,” proclaimed Past Grand Knight, Kenneth King and Present Grand Knight, Conrad (Connie) M. Wencka, of Divine Mercy Council #11112.
The Knights of Columbus is the world’s largest Catholic lay organization. It provides members and their families with volunteer opportunities in service to the Church, their communities, families and young people. With more that 1.8 million members in over 14,000 councils, around the world, the Knights of Columbus annually donates more than $158 million and 70 million hours of service to charitable causes. Please visit,www.kofc.org for more information.
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Posted on September 19, 2012
Brother Knights,
Our Divine Mercy Council 11112 is hosting a Major Degree on Saturday October 6th, 2012 at St. Paul the Apostle. Sign in 10:00am. First (1st) degree 11:00am, Second (2nd) degree 12:00am, and third (3rd) degree 1:00pm. Spaghetti dinner 3:00pm.
I would greatly appreciate your assistance and participation in this event. Volunteers are needed to assist with set-up of the space on Friday the 5th from 6pm to 9pm, and on Saturday with meal preparation, serving, in addition to simply supporting your brother Knights who are taking degrees. Please contact me with your plans to attend and your availability to help on Friday / Saturday, (847)-231-6124 or my E-mail cwencka@gmail.com.
Vivat Jesus
Conrad M. Wencka
Grand Knight
Posted on September 17, 2012
Good Afternoon Brother Knights, Yesterday Brother Knight Peter Albamonte, delivered to me the following letter from our permanent Chaplain, Farther Charles Ssennyondo:
September 16, 2012
To who it may concern and Grand Knight Conrad Wencka of Council 11112 Divine Mercy, St. Paul the Apostle Church.
I Father Charles Scennyondo, do appoint Deacon Ivan Siap to perform duties as Chaplain for Divine Mercy Council in my absence.
Sincerely
Farther Charles Ssennyondo
Please join me in congratulating Ivan for his appointment this very important position in our council. Also I wish to thank Brother Knight Peter Albamonte for making this become a reality.
Vivat Jesus
Conrad M. Wencka
Grand Knight
Posted on September 17, 2012
Catholics have always turned instinctively for help to the Mother of God in times of need and so, in 2012 we turn to Our Lady for help. Many of the values that have shaped our country from the beginning seem to be at risk.
Pope Benedict XVI and the American Bishops have noted the erosion of religious freedom, the first value guaranteed by the constitution. This novena challenges all of us to a deeper conversion to Christ and a more generous life of charity. The proximity of this novena to the 2012 Presidential Election also offers an opportunity to pray for all of our movement officials and to seek Divine assistance in the election.
This is a critical time for our nation therefore everyone is invited to join the
Knights of Columbus to pray this novena. The novena will begin on the feast
of the Archangels, Saturday, Sept. 29th. through Oct. 7th. The Feast of the Most
Holy Rosary. Times are Monday through Friday 6:30pm. Saturday 6:15pm,
Sunday 7:15pm. Location, Chapel St. Paul the Apostle Church.
The novena is available for downloading at www.religiousliberties.org/novena.
Vivat Jesus
Conrad M. Wencka
Grand Knight
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Posted on September 15, 2012
Brother Knights, many ways to serve alongside your fellows coming up, as shown below. Please set aside time and keep an eye open for details.
- Tootsie Roll Drive is next weekend, September 21-23. Proceeds go to persons with intellectual disabilities. Knights will canvas five locations over the three days. There are still a lot of open time slots. Contact Ken King or Joseph Hessel to sign up.
- Entertainment books are on sale – proceeds go to the Council general fund. See Brian Baldi in the gathering space between Masses, or send him a note.
- October 6, Saturday, the Council will host a Major Degree ceremony at St. Paul’s, (tentatively) registration 10am, starts 11am. Volunteers needed for set-up on Friday the 5th 6pm-9pm, as well as on the 6th. See Grand Knight Connie Wencka. Further details forthcoming.
- October 7 will be the Columbus Day Mass, 10:45am at St. Paul’s. Knights in regalia are needed for the honor guard; all other Knights should wear their Knights shirts to make the Council visible to the parish community at the Mass. In addition to honor guard, Knights will assist at Mass with the readings etc.
- Respect Life: October 7, 2pm-3pm will be the Life Chain at St. Paul’s. Gather on the corner of Gages Lake and Hunt Club roads for an hour of peaceful prayer and public witness that every human life is protected from the moment of conception.
- Respect Life: The Father Michael J. McGivney Center of Hope and Healing is now open in Chicago. The Center provides transitional housing for single pregnant women who choose life. Learn more and get involved: http://www.mcgivneycenter.net
- Defend Religious Freedom: the next Stand Up for Religious Freedom Rally will be on Saturday, October 20, noon-1pm in Federal Plaza in downtown Chicago. Many Councils were represented at the previous two rallies in March and June. Great speakers from the Archdiocese and interfaith partners. Contact Ed Harrigan if interested in carpooling.
- Prayer for Life and Religious Freedom: (details tbd) in solidarity with several national prayer events recently announced, including 40 Days for Life Chicago, planning is in progress for 40 Days of Prayer at St. Paul. September 26 to November 4. Weekdays 7pm, weekends 4pm (times to be confirmed). Join (as often as you’re able) the core group of prayer warriors at St. Paul, dedicated to protecting the unborn and defending religious liberty.
Vivat Jesus,
Ed Harrigan
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ASIDE
Brother Knights, a reminder regarding the upcoming Tootsie Roll drive. The drive runs from Friday, September 23rd, 10am, through Sunday, September 25, 5pm. Gurnee locations:
- Wal-Mart
- Jewel
- Sam’s Club
- Walgreens
- Ace Hardware
- Dominick’s
- and at the entrances to St. Paul the Apostle at weekend Masses.
Joseph Hessel has been collecting signups so far to staff locations and times, and requests that Knights attend this Thursday’s regular Council meeting (9/13, 7:30pm) to complete the signups. If unavailable to attend the Council meeting, but willing to participate in the drive, please contact Joseph at joseph.hessel@gmail.com.
Vivat Jesus,
Ed Harrigan
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Posted on September 2, 2012
Good Day Brother Knight’s
Connie was the keynote speaker to kick off Ministry Sundy this morning.
Here is a the text of his presentation:
Good Morning, My name is Conrad Wencka, I joined St. Paul the Apostle Parish in early 2000. Presently I am a member of the Parish Council and a practical catholic. The roll of the Parish council is to connect the parish and pastoral staff in a common reflection of our church’s mission and her ministries. This year the Council coordinated the 20year anniversary celebration also ministry weekend to name but a few of our functions.
I am actively involved in numerous ministries at our Church. Which are Eucharistic Minister, Minister of Care and Lector. Also I am the present Grand Knight, Knights of Columbus, Divine Mercy Council 11112 and the Faithful Outer Sentinel and administrative assistant to the Faithful Navigator, for Knights of Columbus Assembly 0197 at Marytown. Through all of the ministries mentioned, I have significantly grown in my Catholic faith freely giving of myself and the talents God has blessed me with.
Today I am not advocating or promoting any specific ministry for you to join that choice is yours. However I would like to share with you my most recent experience as a minister of care providing a faithful Catholic woman with the gift of Holy Communion. After the woman received Communion in her hospital bed, she cried out in a very loud and meaningful voice thank you Jesus for coming to me because I cannot come to you. I was very moved and touched by her words for I was the vessel of God’s love to her.
I strongly encourage each and everyone here today to sincerely go out next weekend and make adifference, not only in your life but in the life of those of those you will touch by joining aministry. Conveying God’s love in your words, actions and deeds you willsignificantly grow in your faith. One point to always to remember, you will become a vessel of God’s love in the ministry you choose to join, be all you can be and truly experience the greater awareness of God’s presense in your life.
Vivat Jesus
Conrad (Connie) Wenka at St. Paul The Apostle Church 07:30 AM
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