Pope John Paul II Council Business Minutes for 18JAN17 Meeting
The following officers were in attendance at the Business Meeting: | |||
Chaplain: Open | P | Advocate: Chris Cushing | |
P | Grand Knight: Andy Sciacca | E | Warden: Walter Kuehn |
E | Deputy Grand Knight: Ken Johnston | P | Inside Guard: Ralph Cooper |
P | Chancellor: Dave Kuboushek | E | Outside Guard: Willie Towell |
P | Recorder: Don Williams | P | Trustee (3rd Yr.): Art Saraphis |
P | Financial Secretary: Mike O’Kane | P | Trustee (2nd Yr.): Walter Preddy |
P | Treasurer: Mike Memrick | E | Trustee (1st Yr.): Dan McGinty |
P | Lecturer: Paul Hilchey | ||
(P) Present (A) Absent (E) Excused (X) Attended after Roll Call |
Church Director (Open) | Culture of Life (SK Paul Hilchey) |
Council Director (SK Don WIlliams) | Youth (SK Willie Towell) |
Community Director (SK Joel Lipsey) | Membership (Ken Johnston) |
OP LAMB Director (SK Chris Cushing) | Parish Council (SK Willie Towell) |
Family Director (SK Dave Kuboushek) | Public Relations (Open) |
Date | Time | Event/Activity | Location |
January 3, 2017 | 7:00 – 9:00 PM | January Planning Meeting | St. Matthew’s Parish Hall |
January 18, 2017 | 7:30 – 8:30 PM | January Business Meeting | St. Matthew’s Parish Hall |
January 21, 2017 | 9:00 – 11:00 AM | Roadside Cleanup | St. Matthews Parish Hall |
January 21-22, 2017 | Saturday & Sunday Masses | Culture of Life Event Prayer for Unborn |
St. Matthew’s Parish Hall |
January 22, 2017 | 12:30 PM | Baby Shower | St. Matthew’s Parish Hall |
January 23, 2017 | 8:30 – 11:30 AM | Free Throw Tournament | Immaculate Conception Gym |
January 24, 2017 | 9:00 – 11:45 PM 1:00 – 2:45 PM |
Free Throw Tournament | Immaculate Conception Gym |
January 28-29, 2017 | Saturday & Sunday Masses | 5th Sunday Rosary | St. Matthew’s Church |
February 4, 2017 | 11:00 – 3:00 PM | 3rd Degree Ceremony | Father Thomas Price Council, Raleigh, NC |
February 7, 2017 | 7:00 – 9:00 PM | February Planning Meeting | St. Matthew’s Parish Hall |
February 15, 2017 | 7:30 – 8:30 PM | February Business Meeting | St. Matthew’s Parish Hall |
February 25, 2017 | TBD | Special Olympics Basketball Tournament | Northern High School |
The McGivney Prayer
God, our Father, protector of the poor and defender of the widow and orphan, you called your priest, Father Michael J. McGivney, to be an apostle of Christian family life and to lead the young to the generous service of their neighbor. Through the example of his life and virtue may we follow your Son, Jesus Christ, more closely, fulfilling his commandment of charity and building up his Body which is the Church. Let the inspiration of your servant prompt us to greater confidence in your love so that we may continue his work of caring for the needy and the outcast. We humbly ask that you glorify your venerable servant Father Michael J. McGivney on earth according to the design of your holy will. Through his intercession, grant the favor I now present (here make your request). Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
Novena for National Unity (January 12 – 20, 2017)
Prayer to Mary, the Immaculate Conception, Patroness of the United States
Most Holy Trinity: Our Father in Heaven, who chose Mary as the fairest of your daughters; Holy Spirit, who chose Mary as your Spouse; God the Son, who chose Mary as your Mother, in union with Mary we adore your majesty and acknowledge your supreme, eternal dominion and authority.
Most Holy Trinity, we put the United States of America into the hands of Mary Immaculate in order that she may present the country to you. Through her we wish to thank you for the great resources of this land and for the freedom which has been its heritage.
Through the intercession of Mary, have mercy on the Catholic Church in America. Grant us peace. Have mercy on our president and on all the officers of our government. Grant us a fruitful economy, born of justice and charity. Have mercy on capital and industry and labor. Protect the family life of the nation. Guard the precious gift of many religious vocations. Through the intercession of our Mother, have mercy on the sick, the tempted, sinners – on all who are in need.
Daily Recitation: Great Prayer for Life
Eternal Father, Source of Life, strengthen us with your Holy Spirit to receive the abundance of life you have promised.
Open our hearts to see and desire the beauty of your plan for life and love.
Make our love generous and self-giving so that we may be blessed with joy.
Grant us great trust in your mercy.
Forgive us for not receiving your gift of life and heal us from the effects of the culture of death.
Instill in us and all people reverence for every human life.
Inspire and protect our efforts on behalf of those most vulnerable especially the unborn, the sick and the elderly.
We ask this in the Name of Jesus, who by His Cross makes all things new. Amen.
Our Lady of Guadalupe, pray for us.