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For Immediate Release - 4/28/08
Deacon Ordination

This is Seminarian John Assalone. I sent out invitations today for the Knights for the Deacon Ordination. Unfortunately, I do not have everyone’s address. Below is the invitation. I would be honored for the Knights and Ladies to be present for the ordination if they are available I am a proud 4th degree and the Knights and Ladies have been so supportive in my formation process. I can not thank you all enough for your constant prayers, support and love over these years.

Peace and Blessings

SK John Assalone

With praise and thanksgiving
to Almighty God,
the Diocese of Las Vegas and
Assalone Family
invite you to celebrate the ordination of

Mr. John T. Assalone

to the
Sacred Order of Deacons
through the laying on of hands and
invocation of the Holy Spirit
by the

Most Reverend Joseph A. Pepe, D. D., J.C.D.
Bishop of Las Vegas

On
May 31, 2008, 9:30 AM
at
Guardian Angel Cathedral
336 Cathedral Way, Las Vegas, Nevada 89108

Reception immediately following in Anderson Hall

For Immediate Release - 3/16/08
FATHER MICHAEL J. McGIVNEY FOUNDER'S DAY

FOUNDER’S DAY MARCH 29, 2008- Founder’s Day, in honor of Fr. Michael J. McGivney, was Saturday, March 29. As you all heard the Good News from the Vatican, Pope Benedict XVI approved a degree recognizing the heroic virtue of our Founder. If this isn’t a great incentive for all of us Brother Knights, our families and our Catholic friends, to continue supporting and promoting the Fr. McGivney Guild – well, I truly don’t know what is!!!!

I noticed thru e-mails and Council bulletins many Councils were planning a 1st Degree on Founder’s Day. Probably, some of the Councils and their members were also planning a Vigil Prayer Service or mass. I attended such an event. It was the Annual Fr. McGivney Rosary, Prayer and Vigil Service at St. James Catholic Church sponsored by Holy Apostles Council #12543, Las Vegas. Officiating was Fr. Jovito Cordero, (a 3rd Degree member), retired from the Philippines. He volunteers at Our Lady of Las Vegas and St. Bridgette's, Las Vegas. He was very inspiring and spoke very highly about our Founder’s background.

I want to thank Grand Knight Bernie King, District Deputy No. 5, Ray Gardea, Mike Rippa, and their Council members and ladies, for continuing to sponsor this Founder’s Day annual event. I look forward to the next Founder’s Day Vigil in Nevada. Directly after this service, the members left to volunteer at Catholic Charities to help feed the needy.

Irene and I look forward to seeing you at the upcoming May convention in Ely.

MACEDONIO (CURLY) INIQUEZ, PSD
NEVADA CHAIRMAN, FATHER McGIVNEY GUILD

For Immediate Release - 3/16/08
Memo: State Free Throw Championship winners announced

The annual Free Throw Championship continues to be the biggest event hosted each year by the Knights of Columbus in Nevada for children. An estimated 370 kids participated statewide this winter and one child, 13-year-old JP Cadena from St. Viators in Las Vegas, will have his name permanently in the record books.
Cadena calmly sank all 25 of his attempts during the Southern Nevada Regional to win his third straight Free Throw Championship crown. His score will be forwarded to Supreme where he will certainly be honored. Cadena represents council 8282.

Thanks to John Harris, Tony Stevenson and their crew in the Reno area for coordinating the Northern Nevada regional in Sparks. Because of their efforts, district winners were able to compete for a Northern title - those scores were compared with results from the Southern Regional for the state crown. In years past, children up North only competed in council and district competitions with district scores counting for state.

Also, thanks to the brothers in Las Vegas for their help. We had nearly a dozen brothers in attendance for the Southern Regional, including regulars like David Briggs, Teddie Aceto and Sam Rubulo.

An awards ceremony is scheduled for the annual state convention in Ely during the first weekend of May. Since no winners are from the Ely-area, trophies will be given to Grand Knights or District Deputies from the respective councils for distribution at a council meeting or mass.

GIRLS

10 - Ciera DaPra, 10442, 11 makes
11 - Rachel Miles, 4781, 17 makes
12 - Mackenzie Tucky, 11029, 16 makes
13 - Ali Zunino, 4781, 11 makes
14 - Breanna Sentigar, 12543, 13 makes

BOYS

10 - Michael Portela, 2828, 14 makes
11 (tie) - Michael Redle, 4997, 16 makes
11 (tie) -Timothy Jones, 8282, 16 makes
12 - Chibuike Amadi, 8282, 18 makes
13 - JP Cadena, 8282, 25 makes ---perfect score!!!
14 - Jimmy Colleran, 2828, 20 makes

Thanks and see you next year...

Ray Brewer, State Youth Director and State Free Throw Chairman

For Immediate Release - 3/09/08
Memo: Color Corps Call-out / 2 Events this Saturday March 15th!

This is a Color Corps Call-out for 2 Events on Saturday March 15th.

The First Color Corps Call-out is for the 42nd Annual Sons of Erin St. Patrick’s Day Parade, this Saturday, March 15, in Henderson.
The Rev. Van Skee assembly has entered the Fourth Degree in the parade for all Las Vegas area Assembly's Color Corps' to participate. Bring your assembly Banner and let's have a good showing, as we wind down our orders celebration of 125 YEARS OF FAITH IN ACTION. Sir Knight David Chubb will bring his Antique Fire Engine, So, Sir Knights with tired legs can ride in the back, although we would like to have Sir Knights that can march as well.
Show-up time is 8:30am at the corner of Water Street & Ocean Ave. in Henderson. The parade begins at 10:00am and Fourth Degree Color Corps will be at the front of the parade. Starting at Ocean Ave. the parade will travel down Water Street proceeding to Victory Road.
We should be done by 10:30ish/10:45ish AM.

Just FYI; The Sons of Erin have a St. Patrick’s Day Website at: http://www.StPatricks2008.com/

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The Second Color Corps Call-out is for "12:10pm Mass for St. Joseph's Day with Bishop Pepe" at Guardian Angel Cathedral (336 Cathedral Way, Las Vegas) this Saturday, March 15.
Show-up Time: 11:40am.
Bishop Joseph A. Pepe request our presences during his celebration of this Mass and Celebration. (We need a minimum of four Knights to carry Statue of St. Joseph with procession to the Hall after Mass for the Blessing of the St. Joseph’s Table.) I would like to see a great turnout in Support for Our Bishop!!

Vivat Jesus!

Lee Sandoval
District Marshall

For Immediate Release - 3/07/08
Founders Day Mass - St James the Apostle Catholic Church - Mar. 29

"There will be a 8:30 AM Founders Day Mass on 29 March 2008, at St James the Apostle Catholic Church, located at 1920 N. Martin Luther King Blvd., Las Vegas, NV 89106, in honor of Father Michael J. McGivney, followed by the Rosary. Holy Apostles Council #12543 welcomes all Brother Knights, families and friends to help celebrate Founders Day and pray for the canonization of Father Michael J. McGivney."

Fraternally, Ray Gardea, DD#5

For Immediate Release - 3/03/08
Memo: Nevada State Council Service Program Awards.

Worthy Grand Knight,

It is time to prepare and submit your applications for the Nevada State Council Service Program Awards. Councils will be recognized at the Annual Convention in Ely for the best programs of this fraternal year in the categories of Church, Community, Council, Family and Youth. Grand Knights should submit their nominations for Knight of the Year and Ladies Auxiliary of the Year in a letter format similar to the Family of the Year form.

If you have one or more programs in any of the five categories, I urge you to prepare an entry form complete with photos, full description, news clippings, acknowledgements, letters of appreciation, or any other supporting information that will describe the merit of your program.

The entry form for this purpose is in your Council Report Forms Booklet. It can also be downloaded from the Supreme Council’s website at (www.kofc.org). Make enough copies of the form to enter in each of the five categories. You may also use a word processor format that resembles the form in the booklet. The Family of the Year form is in the Family of the Month booklet.

Applications must be submitted no later than April 1, 2008. Please mail to:

Paul Dendary, State Deputy
2419 Balgavies Ct.
Henderson, NV 89044

The State Officers will choose the winners in each category from entries that are submitted on time. Entries showing high levels of participation, fraternal cooperation and positive results will be considered when choosing the winning Council.

Please do justice to your Council’s programs and to the efforts of your brothers by submitting complete and compelling entries.

Congratulations on your good work this past year. Let’s celebrate it.

Vivat Jesus,

Paul Dendary, State Deputy
Knights of Columbus
Nevada State Council
Tel: (702) 871-6768
Fax: (702) 227-8704
Email: pdendary@cox.net

For Immediate Release - 2/09/08
District 6 Free-throw Winners

The District Free Throw Contest for District 6 was held at the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton gym today, February 9. The winners were all from Council 11029.

10yo boy: Kevin Land (11)
11yo girl: Jazlyne King (6)
12yo boy: Matthew Land (15)
12yo girl: Mackenzie Tuc//ky (9)
13yo boy: Malcolm Allen (20)
13yo girl: Ashley King (6)
14yo boy: Brent Dague (8)

Congratulations to the winners. Thanks to Council 11029 for hosting and staffing this event!

Fraternally,
Robert Hazy, DD#6

For Immediate Release - 2/09/08
District 7 Free-throw Winners

DISTRICT 7 FREE THROW CONTEST WINNERS

GIRLS 10 NO ENTRY
GIRLS 11 VERONICA KELLY (8282)
GIRLS 12 KYLIE EVEN (8282)
GIRLS 13 KENDAL WARNER (8282)
GIRLS 14 ERIKA HANUSCIN (7708)

BOYS 10 NICHOLAS TAYLOR (8282)
BOYS 11 TIMOTHY JONES (8282)
BOYS 12 CHIBUIKE AMADI (8282)
BOYS 13 JOHN "JP" CADENA (8282)
BOYS 14 MICHAEL SHIELDS (7708)

CONGRATS TO ALL OUR WINNERS.

SOUTHERN STATE SHOOT-OUT WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY FEB. 23, 2008 @ ST. VIATOR'S GYM REGISTRATION WILL BE AT 9:00AM-9:30AM

WE WILL BEGIN IMMEDIATELY AFTER, SCORES WILL BE COMPARED WITH SCORES FROM THE NORTH SHOOT-OUT AND WINNERS WILL BE ANNOUNCED AT A LATER TIME. TROPHIES WILL BE PRESENTED AT OUR STATE CONVENTION IN MAY.

NOTE: THE DATE, I HAD PREVIOUSLY SENT OUT THAT THE STATE WOULD BE HELD ON THE 16TH, PLEASE NOTE, IT'S THE 23RD. SORRY ABOUT THAT! ANY QUESTIONS, CONTACT RAY BREWER @ 501-2309 OR DAVE BRIGGS,DD7 @283-3571

For Immediate Release - 2/08/08
The Sacrament of Confession

The Sacrament of Confession

Common Misunderstandings: Confession is one the least understood sacraments in the Catholic Church. In reconciling us to God,it is a great source of grace, and Catholics are encouraged to take advantage of it often.

What is Confession?
What is its purpose and its effects?
What are its requirements?
Can we confess our sins directly to God, or must we go through a priest?

Confession as a Sacrament: The Sacrament of Penance, commonly called Confession,is one of the seven sacraments recognized by the Catholic Church. Catholics believe that all of the sacraments were instituted by Jesus Christ himself. In this case, of Confession, that institution occurred on Easter Sunday, when Christ first appeared to the apostles after his Resurrection. Breathing on them, he said "Receive the Holy Spirit. For those whose sins you forgive, they are forgiven; for those whose sins you retain, they are retained" (John 20:22-23).

The Marks of the Sacrament: Catholics also believe that the Sacraments are an outward sign of an inward grace. In this case, the out ward sign is the absolution, or the forgiveness of sins, that the priest grants to the penitent (the person confessing his sins); the inward grace is the reconciliation of the penitent to God (which is why the sacrament is also called the Sacrament of Reconciliation).

The Purpose of Confession: The reconciling of man to God is the purpose of Confession. When we sin, we deprive ourselves of God's grace. And by doing so, we make it more easier to sin some more. The only way out of this downward cycle is to repent of them, and to ask Gods forgiveness. Then, in the Sacrament of Confession, grace can be restored to our souls, and we can once again resist sin.

What is required? Three things are required of a penitent order to receive the Sacrament worthy lily:

1. He must be contrite--or,in other words, sorry for his sins.
2. He must confess those sins fully,in kind and in number.
3. He must be willing to do penance and make amends for his sins.

How Often should you go to Confession? While Catholics are only required to go to Confession when they are aware that they have committed a mortal sin, the Church urges the faithful to take advantage of the sacrament often. A good rule of thumb is to go once per month. (The Church strongly recommends that,in preperation for fulfilling our Easter Duty to receive communion, we go to Confession even if we are aware only of venial sin.)
The Church especially urges the faithful to receive the Sacrament of Confession frequently during Lent to help them in their spiritual preparation for Easter.

Why is Confession Necessary? Non-Catholics, and even many Catholics, often ask whether they can confess their sins directly to God, and whether God can forgive them without going through a priest. On the most basic level, of course the answer is yes, and Catholics should make frequent acts of contrition, which are prayers in which we tell God that we are sorry for our sins and ask for his forgiveness.
But the question misses the point of the Sacrament of Confession. The sacrament, by its very nature, confers graces that help us to live a Christian life, which is why the Church requires us to receive it at least once per year.
Moreover, it was instituted by Christ as the proper form for the forgiveness of our sins. Therefore, we should not only be willing to receive the sacrament, but we should also embrace it as a gift from a loving God.

Yours in Christ,
Ray Foster
State Church Director

For Immediate Release - 2/05/08
Thank you Knights of Columbus

To our wonderful Knights of Columbus,

This letter is a little late in coming, but I figured if I got it out before Lent it would be alright.

Let me begin by saying that I am so thankful and grateful that the Knights of Columbus are back in full-swing at Guardian Angel Cathedral serving our Bishop. The grace and majesty you bring to Cathedral liturgy is outstanding. Your presence brings the true spirit of our Catholic faith to the people of God.

I am proud to have you as a sponsor for our Christmas Midnight Mass LIVE Telecast as well. The money received from the sale of the Christmas ornaments was able to bring us to a higher quality of production for the television viewing audience. Your additional donation to cover costs on All Talk Radio provided the opportunity to spread the “Good News” of our Lord Jesus Christ to 174 countries around the world.

I look forward to continued participation from our Knights of Columbus. It is an honor and pleasure to serve with such noble gentlemen.

With my sincere appreciation, love and blessings…

Michael La Rocca
Principal Master of Ceremonies to the Bishop
Guardian Angel Cathedral Director of Liturgical Ministries
Diocese of Las Vegas
336 Cathedral Way
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(702) 735-3500 ext. 2249
cathedral2@dioceseoflasvegas.org

For Immediate Release - 2/01/08
First Saturday Mass for February

Dear Brother Knights and Ladies, I invite you to attend the First Saturday Mass this Saturday Morning February 2, 2008, at Saint Bridget Catholic Church, located at 14th Street & Stewart in Las Vegas. Mass Time is 9:00 a.m. Thank you...

Vivat Jesus!
Paul Dendary, State Deputy
Knights of Columbus / Nevada State Council

For Immediate Release - 2/01/08
Living Rosary Prayer Service on Saturday

Br. Knights, This is a reminder that Fallon Council 4828 will be sponsoring our bi-monthly Living Rosary prayer service at 9:00 AM on Saturday (2 February) at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in Fallon. We invite all Br. Knights and their families from Northern Nevada, as well as other pro-life people to come and participate. Please take 20-30 minutes out of your weekend and come join us in this special and important prayer service as we pray for an end to abortion and for the protection of life at all stages.

If you can't make it to Fallon, there is a similar prayer service at the same time in Reno (across from the abortion clinic a few blocks behind Meadowood Mall). If you can't make it to either prayer service, then please pray the Rosary on your own or with your family and pray for an end to the sins of abortion. Also please help spread the word about these services to your fellow parishioners.

Jim Shurtliff, Financial Secretary, Fallon Council 4828

For Immediate Release - 1/31/08
Mother Seton Council 11029 - February Business Meeting & 1st Degree Ceremonial

The February Business Meeting for Council 11029 will be held at Mother Seton Church Parish Hall at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, February 13th. There will also be a First Degree Exemplification. All Candidates must report to the Parish Hall not later than 6:00 pm. Any Council which plans to have a Candidate attend should contact Tom Habermas, Grand Knight of Council 11029 at 702-233-1697 or haberpegtom@cox.net .

The date and starting time for Council 11029's Business Meetings for the rest of Fraternal Year 2007-2008 will vary. Therefore, I will send you an email each month with the actual date and starting time for the Business Meetings. Thank you very much.

Tom Habermas, Grand Knight, Council 11029

For Immediate Release - 1/31/08
Immaculate Heart of Mary Council 12845 / Newsletter Now Online

Dear Brother Knights, The February monthly News letter for the Knights of Columbus - Immaculate Heart of Mary Council # 12845 (1343 Centerville Lane, Gardnerville, NV 89410) is Posted on the Saint Gall web site and can be accessed by clicking on the following link.

Click Here >> http://www.saintgall.org/kofc.htm for Council 12845 web site.

Click Here >> http://www.saintgall.org/WebFinalFeb.pdf for Feb. KofC Newsletter.

Bill Rehm, Grand Knight, Immaculate Heart of Mary Council 12845

For Immediate Release - 1/30/08
Memo: Regional Free Throw Shoot are set!

State Deputy, State Officers, District Deputies, Grand Knights, council youth coordinators and Brother Knights,

He shoots, he scores — and so does she in February with the Knights of Columbus.

The annual Free Throw Shoot, our orders’ biggest event for children each year in Nevada, will hold regional competitions in Southern Nevada on Feb. 23 & Northern Nevada on March 1.

The Las Vegas Valley regional is set for Saturday, Feb. 23 from 9 a.m. to 11 at St. Viators, located on Flamingo Road and Eastern Avenue.

Northern Nevada regional will be the following Saturday, March 1 from 1 p.m. to 3 at Alf Sorensen Recreation Center, located close to Reed High School in Sparks.

As decided during the mid-year meeting, results from the regional will be used to determine the state winners. Thanks to District Deputy No. 1 Jack Harris and District Deputy No. 4 Tony Stephenson for their contributions in doing the leg work in the Reno area. Their efforts will help more children get involved and appreciate what the Knights do for families.

Just to clarify, all council competitions SHOULD BE COMPLETE. District events must be hosted in February, or before the regional.

Please contact me at 702-501-2389 (c), 702-990-2662 (o) or 702-812-4926 (h) with any questions. My e-mail is raymondbrewer@yahoo.com or ray.brewer@hbcpub.com .

VIVAT JESUS!

Ray Brewer, State Youth Director

For Immediate Release - 1/30/08
Northern Nevada Free Throw Regional Shoot-off

Brother DD's and Grand Knights of Northern Nevada (District's #1, #2, #8 and #10),
District 1 and Council #4928 will be holding a Regional Free Throw Shoot Off for all council champions from Northern Nevada on March 1, 2008. The Shoot Off will be held from 1pm to 3pm at the Alf Sorensen Recreation Center on Baring Blvd. (next to Reed High School) in Sparks.

Awards will be presented and the winner's names forwarded to the State Director. I encourage all councils who have conducted local contest to bring their champions to Sparks on March 1 and make this truly a regional contest. Hopefully, and in accordance to Supreme Council guidelines, the Regional Free Throw Finals will become an annual event for all councils and districts in our area of the state.

Please let us know A.S.A.P. if you will be bringing participants on March 1.

For more information you can contact;
Jack Harris, DD1, at jacknlou71@sbcglobal.net or at (775) 359-4670
-or-
Thierry Barkley, Regional Shoot Off Director, at thierryvin@aol.com or at (775) 626-4026

Vivat Jesus!

For Immediate Release - 1/28/08
Knights of Columbus Participation in the 40 Days for Life Campaign

The January 2008 edition of the Columbian Magazine highlighted Knights support for the 40 Days for Life Campaign in an article on page 12 titled: "Life On The Line". It shows how local councils are contributing to this dynamic and peaceful Pro Life program.

You can learn more about the multi national program, 40 Days for Life, by visiting http://www.40daysforlife.com/ . Nevada councils can get directly involved in the campaign which begins in Reno on February 6 by visiting http://www.40daysforlife.com/renotahoe . The coordinator in the Reno Tahoe area is: Carol Marie Siedenburg. She can be contacted at: 530-583-2680 (h) or 530-412-1573 or by email at renotahoe@40daysforlife.com .

Councils in Southern Nevada can also get involved by contacting 40 Days for Life directly. I'm sure Carol Marie would be glad to advise anyone in Southern Nevada about possibly getting a 40 Days for Life program set up for the Las Vegas area, or any other community in Nevada.

Mark Foxwell
Nevada State Council
Pro Life Chairman for Northern Nevada

For Immediate Release - 1/27/08
DEDICATION MASS - St. Bridget Catholic Church

The Parish of St. Bridget Catholic Church and Rev. James L. Swenson invites you to our Dedication Mass, Sunday, February 3, 2008, at 11:30 a.m., located at 220 North 14th Street, Las Vegas, NV

The Most Reverend Joseph A. Pepe, D.D., J.C.D Bishop of Las Vegas is the Celebrant.

Reception and Open House following Mass.

On behalf of St. Bridget Catholic Church
San Lorenzo Ruiz Council 13392

For Immediate Release - 1/27/08
SUBJECT: FR. McGIVNEY GUILD

Worthy State Deputy, State Officers, District Deputies, Insurance Agents, Grand Knights, Past State Deputies, Administrative Assistant and my Brother Knights:

In as much as I have been a bit under the weather the last few months, I was unable to attend or report the following Guild Membership figures at the December 2007 mid-year meeting. However, thanks to Fr. McGivney’s intercession and prayers from my family and friends, I am almost feeling 100% better, but am still under doctor’s care. I hope to soon again be extremely active regarding the Guild and Fr. McGivney’s canonization to sainthood.

UPDATE ON GUILD: As of October 1, 2007 International Guild membership was 122,000. As of October 1, 2007, Nevada’s Guild Membership was 738.

As of January 1, 2008 International Guild membership is currently well over 123,000. As of January 1, 2008, there are 740 Guild members in the Nevada jurisdiction.

As you can see there was only an addition of TWO members. My Brother Knights: we have a lot of work to do. I would like to see all of us work together to really start recruiting our own non-Guild members – especially family members and non-Knights in particular. We are four months away from our Annual Meeting in Ely. I would like to proudly report an increase in Guild membership at that Annual meeting and to Supreme, but I can’t do this without your help.

GRAND KNIGHTS: Here is what I am suggesting; Recruit your own Council members first. They, in turn, when sponsoring a new member into the Knights of Columbus, can have the new member complete a Fr. McGiveney Guild membership application. Members of the Guild will receive a newsletter and periodic updates on the progress of the cause for canonization. This is a great opportunity to learn about the Founder of our organization, Fr. Michael J. McGivney.

If you have any questions regarding the Fr. McGivney Guild, please feel free to contact me at 702-870-8031 or e-mail me at CILV@cox.net

VIVAT JESUS!

MACEDONIO "CURLY" INIQUEZ, PSD
STATE CHAIRMAN, FR. McGIVNEY GUILD

For Immediate Release - 1/25/08
MEMO: FIRST SATURDAYS' MASS FOR FEBRUARY

Worthy Knights and Ladies, First Saturdays' Mass will be held at St. Bridget's Catholic Church at 9:00am, February 2nd, 2008... all are welcome.

If your from out of town and plan to be in the Las Vegas area, please come by and share enlightenment and fellowship with fellow Brothers and their families.

St. Bridget's Catholic Church is located at 220 North 14th Street near the corner of Stewart Street in Las Vegas, NV. phone: (702)384-3382

Yours in Christ, Ray Foster, PGK, State Church Director

For Immediate Release - 1/25/08
Ash Wednesday in the Catholic Church

The First Day of Lent: In the Roman Catholic Church, Ash Wednesday signifies the beginning of Lent,the season of preparation for the resurrection of our Lord Jesus Christ on Easter Sunday. (In Eastern Rite Catholic churches it begins two days earlier, on Clean Monday.) While Ash Wednesday is not a Holy Day of Obligation, all Roman Catholics are encouraged to attend Mass on this day in order to mark the beginning of the Lenten Season.

The Distribution of Ashes: During Mass, the ashes which give Ash Wednesday its name are distributed. The ashes are made by the Blessed palms that were distributed the previous year on Palm Sunday; many Churches ask their parishioners to return any palms they took home so they can be burned.

After the Priest blesses the ashes and sprinkles them with holy water, the faithful come forward to receive them. The Priest dips his right thumb in the ashes and, making the Sign of the Cross on each persons forehead, say's; "Remember, Man, that thou art dust, and to dust thou shalt return." (or a variation on those words).

A Day of Repentance: The distribution of ashes reminds us of our own mortality and calls us to repentance. In the early Church, Ash Wednesday was the day on which those who had sinned,and wished to be readmitted to the Church, would begin their public penance. The ashes that we receive, remind us of our own sinfulness, and many Catholic's leave them on there foreheads all day as a sign of humility.

Fasting and Abstinence are required: The Church emphasizes the penitential nature of Ash Wednesday by calling us to fast and abstain from meat. Catholics who are over the age of 18 and under the age of 60 are required to fast,which means they eat only one complete meal and two smaller ones during the day, with no food in between. Catholics who are over the age of 14, are required to refrain from eating any meat, or any food made with meat, on Ash Wednesday.

Taking Stock of Our Spiritual Life: The fasting and abstinence is not a simple form of penance, however, It is also a call for us to take stock of our spiritual lives. As Lent begins, we should set out specific spiritual goals we would like to reach before Easter and decide how will we pursue them---for instance, by going daily to mass when we can and receiving the Sacrament of Confession more often.

Ash Wednesday is February 6th 2008, please check your missalettes for mass and confession times. Thank you and God Bless.

Ray Foster, State Church Director

For Immediate Release - 1/24/08
MEMO: LAST TUESDAY PRO-LIFE MASS FOR JANUARY, TO STOP ABROTIONS

Worthy Knights and Ladies, Tuesday January 29th, 2008 there will be a Pro Life Mass at St. Bridget's Catholic Church at 6:00pm. All are strongly encouraged to make plans to be there and pray for the unborn children who suffered under the atrocities of abortion.

Any Brother and his family who plans to be in the Las Vegas area, this day is asked to come and pray the rosary with fellow brothers and their families as we could use your help to end this insanity. St. Bridget's Catholic Church is located at, 220 North 14th Street near the corner of Stewart Street, Las Vegas, NV. (702)384-3382

Again, Worthy Brothers please make plans to attend as life is important in ALL stages thank you and God Bless.

Yours in Christ, Ray Foster, PGK, State Church Director

For Immediate Release - 1/24/08
MEMO: 2nd & 3rd Degrees in Las Vegas, Jan/26/2008 CANCELED!

The rescheduled 2nd & 3rd Degrees Ceremonials in Las Vegas for This Saturday, January 26, 2008 has been Canceled by State Deputy Paul Dendary.

There is no new date for the 2nd & 3rd degrees at this time.

Grand Knights, Financial Secretaries... Please Contact and inform the candidates from your respective councils about the 2nd & 3rd Degrees cancellation.

Full details for the next 2nd & 3rd degrees in Las Vegas will be sent out by email and posted on the State Council website as soon as arrangements are finalized. Thank you...

On behalf of the Nevada State Council, K of C.

VIVAT JESUS!

Patrick M. Sullivan
State Administrative Asst.

For Immediate Release - 1/22/08
Memo: Color Corps Callout / new St. Bridget's Church dedication - Feb 3

This is a callout for the dedication of the new St. Bridget's Church. I am putting this announcement out early so that Color Corps members are aware and can make arrangement. The callout will be on Super Bowl Sunday but it is early enough that nobody will miss the start of the Super Bowl. The following is the information.

Place: St. Bridget Catholic Church, 14th Street and Stewart, LV
Date: Sunday, February 3, 2008
Show-up Time: 11:00AM

Note: The parking will be limited and there will be a lot of people. Color Corps members may want to car pool and get there earlier. I would like to see a great turnout for this dedication. Fr. Swensen has always been a great supporter of the Knights of Columbus.

Vivat Jesus! Lee Sandoval District Marshall

For Immediate Release - 1/11/08
MEMO: 2nd & 3rd Degrees in Las Vegas, Jan/19/2008 CANCELED!

The rescheduled 2nd & 3rd Degrees in Las Vegas for January 19 2008 has been Canceled by State Deputy Paul Dendary, due to Nevada Caucus scheduled the same day.

Arrangements are being made for a new date for the 2nd & 3rd degrees. Full details will be sent out by email and posted on the State Council website as soon as arrangements are finalized. Thank you...

On behalf of the Nevada State Council, K of C.

VIVAT JESUS!

Patrick M. Sullivan
State Administrative Asst.

For Immediate Release - 1/06/08
UPDATE: Irrigation Canal Levee Breech - Fernley, Nevada

Nevada State Council; Had a couple of Brothers contact me, regarding helping with the flood mess in Fernley. I said I would try to keep them advised on status and needs.

Just got of the phone with FS 13897, Brother Bill Bushard and DD #10, Brother Bob Wallace (Sunday, 1/6 - 1:00 PM.) There are no immediate needs known, and that Father Bob Chorey of St Roberts was going to contact them if there was. I have also left a message with the Parish.

The big thing now is clean-up. Flood water have gone down, but water was mixed with sewage and clean, could be very unhealthy if not done right. Money donations to Red Cross is probably the best way to help at this time.

I'll keep you posted, if anything else comes up.

Fraternally Yours; Brother Russ Fromherz, FICF-PGK Field Agent

For Immediate Release - 1/05/08
Mother Seton Council 11029 - Date for January Business Meeting

The January Business Meeting for Council 11029 will be held at Mother Seton Church Parish Hall at 7:00 pm on Thursday, January 10th.

The date and starting time for Council 11029's Business Meetings for the rest of Fraternal Year 2007-2008 will vary. Therefore, I will send you an email each month with the actual date and starting time for the Business Meetings. Thank you very much.

Tom Habermas, Grand Knight, Council 11029

For Immediate Release - 1/05/08
Irrigation Canal Levee Breech in Fernley, Nevada

TO DATE, ALL BROTHERS ARE OK IN FERNLEY, NEVADA - COUNCIL 13897.

Saturday morning (Jan 5), around 4:30 AM, the Truckee Irrigation Canal from the Truckee River to Lake Lahontan, breeched next to a residential area in SE Fernley and quickly spend to a breech 300 feet long. The canal contained a lot of the water from the heavy rains that Northern Nevada received on Friday. Over 800 homes were quickly surrounded by water, up to 3 foot deep.

After talking with the Financial Secretary, a couple of Knights, and the Parish office on Saturday morning, two Brother's Families were close, but no water damage (including the brother of Father Mark Hanifan). Status of other Catholic Families at St Roberts is unknown at this time.

Please keep Council 13897, St Robert Bellarmine Families, and Fernley residents in your prayers.

All letters of well wishes can the sent to:
St Robert KofC Council 13897
C/O: Bill Bushard - FS
736 Shadow Lane Fernley, NV 89408
e-mail: willar4717@aol.com

Red Cross has already set-up an emergency shelter at the local high school. They asked that no more supplies be sent, until they can evaluate what is needed.

Fraternally Yours; Brother Russ Fromherz, FICF-PGK

(FYI: Lake Lahontan is a reservoir on the Carson River to store irrigation water for the Fallon Farmers. The Truckee canal supplies additional water)

For Immediate Release - 12/09/07
Council 4828 Fall Newsletter Available OnLine

Br. Knights, The Winter edition of Council 4828's quarterly newsletter, Oasis Knightline, is now available through the Council's web site. The newsletter is available as a 6-page MS-Word document, a 6-page Acrobat PDF file, or as 6 individual Acrobat PDF files. Our newsletter Sponsor's Page is also available in Acrobat PDF format.

In addition, the several other pages/links of the web-site, including the Council Activities, Council Officer's page, and the Council History page, have been given a long-needed update.

The specific links are as follows:

Council Web site: http://www.kofc4828.org

Overall newsletter MS-Word format: http://www.kofc4828.org/Winter-2007-(color).doc

Overall newsletter PDF format: http://www.kofc4828.org/Winter-2007.pdf

For Immediate Release - 12/09/07
Articles for Silver Knight Due

Brother Knights and Ladies, I announced at the Midyear meeting; All articles for the Silver Knight State Bulletin are due by the first weekend of January 2008 and I will accept articles till January 15, 2008. No late articles will be accepted after January 15, 2008. All Nevada Knights may submit a article for the Silver Knight State Bulletin.

The Theme for this year's Silver Knight is "Aiding our Parish Priests in Building a Culture of Catholic Family Life." So Grand Knights are asked to write articles expressing how their council aid their Priests and their parish community in building a Culture of Catholic Family Life.

All articles should be about something significant that the council membership participates in for the betterment of the parish community in one of the five Surge... with Service! committees, 'Church, Community, Council, Family, Youth.' I am looking for articles of Nevada Knights in Action! You may also send a photo if you have one. I am also looking for articles from Nevada Ladies Auxiliaries, as well as articles from all Brother Knights in leadership rolls and at all levels. Thank you.

Please submit all articles and photos to:
Patrick Sullivan, State Admin. Asst./Public Relations Chairman
1726 Duarte DR
Henderson, NV 89014
phone: (702) 434-8536 email: kofcpat@earthlink.net

Vivat Jesus!

For Immediate Release - 12/06/07
Mother Seton Council 11029 - Date for December Business Meeting

The December Business Meeting for Council 11029 will be held at Mother Seton Church Parish Hall at 6:30 pm on Wednesday, December 12th.

The date and starting time for Council 11029's Business Meetings for the rest of Fraternal Year 2007-2008 will vary. Therefore, I will send you an email each month with the actual date and starting time for the Business Meetings. Thank you very much.

Tom Habermas, Grand Knight, Council 11029

For Immediate Release - 12/06/07
In our thoughts and prayers

Fellow Knights and Ladies, As we are all enjoying the Christmas spirit with our families and friends as well as fellow Brothers, I would ask that we please keep in our thoughts and prayers the servicemen and women as well as their families.

It is a Christmas with little joy for them as their wives, husbands and children, Mom and Dads are faced with worry and uncertainty this holiday season.

I would ask that we also keep in our thoughts and prayers our Police, Firefighters, Paramedics and ER crews as their load always increases on the holidays. If you happen to see one , tell him or her that you appreciate what they all do for us.

Please also remember the less fortunate, the homeless, those who probe won't receive gifts or cheer, those who will be lucky to get in one of the shelters in town or get a hot meal. The sick the elderly, the kids who don't have a Mom or Dad. Remember, Charity!!

This Saturday Dec. 8th is also the day we celebrate the Immaculate Conception of the Holy Mary. This a Holy Day of Obligation in observance of the Advent Season.

Most importantly; Lets also keep our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in Christmas...

Yours in Christ,

Ray Foster PGK
State Church Director

For Immediate Release - 11/09/07
State Soccer Champions Announced ...more than 100 children participate!

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton student Tony Pitaro is more than a state champion - he's a state record holder. Pitaro, 11, posted the best score in Knights of Columbus soccer challenge history for a male competitor on Oct. 20 at the state event. Representing Mother Seton Council No. 11029, Pitaro scored on 19 of his 25 kicks for a record 185 points and the state title. He is one of nine state champions in the event's third year. Several councils statewide have sponsored the event the past two years, but this fall marked the first time it was competed at the state level.

Six of the nine champions are from council No. 1340 in the Ely area. The group is highlighted by McKenna Windows, the champion in the 10-year-old division, who posted 200 points in the district event - the best score in state history for a girl.

Rosary council No. 3741 of Henderson had two champions, Francheska Lozano and Brandy Huff, and continues to be the model council for this event. Annually, they have 50 to 60 children participating.

Special thanks to Harry Rhea, Past Grand Knight of Sacred Heart Council in Ely, and his crew for making this a true state event. The brothers in Northern Nevada had 28 participants and conducted council, regional and state competitions. Also, thanks to Grand Knight Tom Habermas of Mother Seton Council and District Deputy No. 7 Dave Briggs for their help during the state event in Southern Nevada.

The challenge featured 120 participants, ages 10 to 14, throughout the state. That's an amazing showing considering the event is still in its infancy. I anticipate more children competing in upcoming years, especially with brothers like Habermas and Rhea leading the way.

A list of champions is below. Trophies will be presented to Grand Knights at the mid-year meeting in Reno.

Boys
10 - Cole James Evers, Ely, 135 points
11 - Tony Pitaro, Las Vegas, 185 points --- STATE RECORD
12 - Edward Pyeatt, Ely, 70 points
13 - Tyler Brunson, McGill, 145 points
14 - no participants

Girls
10 - McKenna Windows, Ely, 130 points
11 - Kamber Carson, McGill, and Kristina Crowther, Ely, 165 points - Co-champions
12 - Francheska Lozano, Las Vegas, 125 points
13 - Brandy Huff, Henderson, 175 points
14 - no participants

VIVAT JESUS!

Ray Brewer, State Youth Director
Knights of Columbus / Nevada State Council

For Immediate Release - 11/06/07
Veteran's day flag ceremonies

Monsignor Lambe Assembly in honor of Veteran's day will hold a flag folding ceremony with instruction followed by a flag retirement ceremony, Saturday, November 10th at the north end of the St. Francis de Sales parking lot.

The ceremonies will start at 9:00am with gathering at 8:30am in Holly Hall.

Regalia requested if available. Tuxedos with social baldric requested but optional.

Everyone is invited, including family and friends. Robert Dorsey, FN

For Immediate Release - 10/30/07
Council #12543 Membership Blitz / looking for volunteers

Holy Apostles Council #12543 will be having a BLITZ on November 3-4, 2007 at St. James the Apostle Catholic Church located at 1920 N. Martin Luther King Blvd, Las Vegas, NV 89106.

DGK John Holmberg will be looking for volunteers to assist after all masses. Mass schedules are: Saturday 5:30 PM (Bilingual Spanish), Sunday 8 & 11 AM (Gospel Mass), 2 PM (Bilingual Filipino).

Please contact DGK John Holmberg at (702) 413-9960 for those Brothers that wish to help.

Fraternally, Ray Gardea DD#5

For Immediate Release - 10/30/07
Supreme News Release: Knights of Columbus insurance in force tops $65 billion

(NEW HAVEN, CT) - The Knights of Columbus insurance program passed a major milestone today, when total insurance in force exceeded $65 billion for the first time. The Order was established in 1882 as a fraternal benefit society, and one of its primary aims was to enable its members to protect their families with life insurance. The amount of Knights of Columbus life insurance in force has doubled in the past decade, from $32.9 billion in 1997 to $65 billion today.

The Knights of Columbus now has over $14 billion in assets and more than 1.8 million life, annuity and long-term care policies in force, and ranks in the Fortune 1000 list of America's largest companies. It is one of only six insurance companies in North America to receive the highest possible rating from both Standard & Poor's (AAA) and A.M. Best (A++), and certification of ethical business practices from the Insurance Marketplace Standards Association (IMSA).

Supreme Knight and CEO Carl A. Anderson said that surpassing the $65 billion milestone "is solid evidence of our faithfulness to the vision of our founder, Fr. Michael J. McGivney, and a real tribute to our force of more than 1,300 field agents who have dedicated their careers to helping our members build a rock solid foundation on which to provide financial protection to their families."

The Knights of Columbus has more than 1.7 million members worldwide, in more than 13,000 local and state councils and fourth degree assemblies. Last year, members donated more than 68 million hours of volunteer time and $143 million to charitable causes.

Tuesday, October 30, 2007

Knights of Columbus | One Columbus Plaza | New Haven | CT | 06510

For Immediate Release - 10/26/07
For Immediate Release / Jerald Pitzer Agency

Brother Knights and their families,

Robert Hunt is no longer an agent with the Knights of Columbus.

If anybody has any insurance questions or needs please call the Jerald Pitzer Agency at 760-930-4304.

Thanks you, Jerry Pitzer General Agent Jerald.Pitzer@kofc.org

For Immediate Release - 10/24/07
Midyear Meeting Arrangements

Worthy State Officers, General Agents, Directors, Chairmen, FA's, DD’s, GK’s, FS’s and PSD’s,

The 2007 – 2008 Midyear Meeting & PSD Banquet will be held at the Reno Sparks Convention Center. The Business Meetings will be held December 1st, and 2nd, 2007 in Room A13. & The PSD Banquet will be held Saturday Evening December 1st in Room A4. Both are located on the ground floor of the Convention Center. Midyear Agenda, including Times and Mass is forthcoming.

Note for Airplane Travelers: Please Book Your Return Flight for after 12:00pm on Sunday.

Hotel Room arrangements have been made with the Atlantis Casino Resort & Spa.
Room reservations must be made by October 31, 2007 to guarantee the group rate and room availability. For room reservations call Atlantis Casino Resort & Spa 1-800-723-6500
Use Group Code: 'Knights of Columbus'
Group rates are $79 (+tax) for Friday (11/30/07) and Saturday (12/1/07)
Check-in: 3:00pm Check-Out: 11:00am
'Reservations made after October 31, 2007 is based on availability.'

Lunch and Banquet reservations MUST BE MADE by November 17, 2007. For Reservations Contact State Secretary, John O’Rourke 702-256-8684 or jvo1944@cox.net

Thank you, Paul Dendary, State Deputy
Tel: (702) 871-6768 Email: pdendary@cox.net

For Immediate Release - 10/21/07
PRO-LIFE MASS FOR OCTOBER. (10/30/07)

Worthy Knights and Ladies, Tuesday, October 30th 2007, there will be a Pro-Life Mass, held at St. Bridgets Catholic Church at 6:00 pm, services will be held in the Chapel behind the Church. All are strongly encouraged to make plans to attend as your help is needed. Also, if your from out of town and in the Las Vegas area please come join fellow Brothers in prayer for the unborn as life is precious. St . Bridgets Catholic Church is located at, 220 N. 14th Street, Las Vegas, Nevada.

Yours in Christ, Ray Foster , PGK State Church Director

For Immediate Release - 10/18/07
PSA: SERRA CLUB ALTAR SERVERS BBQ & UNR FOOTBALL GAME

RSVP DEADLINE OCTOBER 19th FOR ALTAR SERVERS BBQ AND UNR FOOTBALL GAME
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JUST A REMINDER...... HAVE YOU MADE CONTACT WITH YOUR PARISH TO ASSIST IN HELPING YOUR PARISH ALTAR SERVERS IN ATTENDING THE SERRA CLUB ANNUAL BBQ AND UNR FOOTBALL GAME?? DETAILS BELOW:
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Grand Knights, Council Officers, District Deputies, and Brothers; For many years the Serra Club International has enjoyed a special association with the Knights of Columbus in Northern Nevada on help with their annual Altar Servers Picnic.

We are once again asked to help make this special event available to the youth in our Parishes, by helping as Parish contact coordinators, chaperones, and the transportation link. Please see the attached flyer and RSVP form, for this special day that starts with an Outdoor Mass followed by Fun Games, BBQ, and UNR Football Game on October 27.

Your Parish Pastor, Parish Altar Servers Coordinator, and/or Catholic School will also receive notification of the Altar Servers Picnic. Be sure to work with your Parish Staff on assisting them in giving every Altar Server in your Parish the opportunity to attend.

As with all other youth sponsored events, please check the Diocesan and Parish rules regarding “Protecting God’s Children” certification. The State Council recently sent out an e-mail on the Diocese Policy on this certification. This e-mail can be obtained through the State Advocate, Brother Jim Kelly by sending an e-mail to: Jimngbh@hotmail.com

If you would like to help the Serra Club by assisting with cooking, games, set-up and clean-up, please contact Brother Jim Toner, Serra Club Past President at: caritas01@charter.net

Fraternally Yours; Sent by Brother Russ Fromherz per the request of Brother Jim Toner

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For Immediate Release - 10/16/07
Mentally Challenged Drive– Follow-Up

Attn: DD's, GK's, and FS,s

The 2007 Drive to support the Mentally Challenged – the Tootsie Roll Drive

The Tootsie Rolls are delivered. Many drives have already started. Now it’s almost time for the reporting. The forms you need to report the results of your drive are on the State website, under ‘For Officers’. The forms you will need are the Council reporting form and the Council charity form. On the reporting form, you will account for your expenses and for the donations you collected. On the charities form, you will list the charities you support and the amounts you will donate to each. Both forms should be filled out and sent, along with your check, to the address on the form. In return, you will receive checks from the State Council made out to each charity. You are responsible for distribution of the checks to your charities.

Special Olympics. All Councils participating in the Tootsie Roll Drive contribute to Special Olympics in two ways: in money and in man-hours. Twenty percent of the funds we collect is held by the State Council and is presented as a consolidated gift to Nevada Special Olympics. On the man-hours side, Councils should keep track of and report 20% of the man-hours expended in the Tootsie Roll drive on their annual report #4584. These hours should appear in paragraph 1, under state games/events.

Councils that directly support Special Olympics in other ways should continue to account for these money and man-hour contributions as they normally do.

Thank you for your continuing and enthusiastic support of our statewide program.

Allan Korejwo, State Community Director

For Immediate Release - 10/14/07
Council 4828 Fall Newsletter Available OnLine

Br. Knights, The Fall edition of Council 4828's quarterly newsletter, Oasis Knightline, and it is now available through the Council's web site. The newsletter is available as a 5-page MS-Word document, a 5-page Acrobat PDF file, or as 5 individual Acrobat PDF files. Our newsletter Sponsor's Page is also available in Acrobat PDF format.

The specific links are as follows:
Council Web site: http://www.kofc4828.org

Overall newsletter MS-Word format: http://www.kofc4828.org/Fall-2007-(color).doc
Overall newsletter PDF format: http://www.kofc4828.org/Fall-2007.pdf

Page 1 PDF format: http://www.kofc4828.org/Fall-2007-1.pdf
Page 2 PDF format: http://www.kofc4828.org/Fall-2007-2.pdf
Page 3 PDF format: http://www.kofc4828.org/Fall-2007-3.pdf
Page 4 PDF format: http://www.kofc4828.org/Fall-2007-4.pdf
Page 5 PDF format: http://www.kofc4828.org/Fall-2007-5.pdf

Sponsors Page PDF format: http://www.kofc4828.org/Sponsors.pdf

Jim Shurtliff, Financial Secretary Fallon Council 4828

For Immediate Release - 10/09/07
Come join in praying the Holy Rosary - St. Elizabeth Ann Seton/Mater Dei Chapel

In Celebration of the 90th Anniversary of Our Lady's Appearance at Fatima, Knights of Columbus Council 11029 And Ladies Auxiliary Invite you to join us in praying the Holy Rosary before the Blessed Sacrament On Saturday October 13th at 9:00 A.M. in the Mater Dei Chapel at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton.

Deacon Frank Pemper will preside at Benediction, give a brief talk on the importance of Fatima today and present the Sorrowful Mysteries of the Holy Rosary.

As our Blessed Mother exhorts us to pray the Rosary daily, all are most welcome and encouraged to attend!

For more information, please contact Council 11029 Church Director, Greg Lamatrice, @ cd11029@gmail.com or 702.858.6440.

For Immediate Release - 10/09/07
Special Olympics Nevada is asking for Volunteer help on 2 Golf Tournaments

Brother Knights and Ladies, Special Olympics Nevada is asking the State Council for volunteers to help on 2 Golf Tournaments coming up, the first on Monday, Oct 29 and the second on Saturday, Nov 10, 2007. In the Spirit of Charity and Unity, the first two virtues of the Knight of Columbus... we are sharing this request with the Nevada Knights membership, and ask all who can find the time to volunteer for one or both of these events, to please do so..

We thank you in advance and know you will find the experience fun and rewarding. -Please See Event Information Below. Thank you.

Fraternally, Jim McClusky, PGK Special Olympics Chairman
Tel: (702) 346-2436 ajmmclus@cascadeaccess.com

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The First Event: '7th Annual Pulte Golf Tournament' Monday, Oct 29, 2007 @ The Revere Golf Club, 2600 Hampton Road, Henderson, Nevada 89052. (72 course volunteers needed. 10 am start time....4 pm end (approximately)

The 7th Annual Pulte Golf Tournament is a fund-raiser that is driven by Pulte Homes. The first round of invitees are vendors and partners of Pulte Homes but it is open to anyone. This is a Golf-Auction-Dinner event that is targeted to Gross $250K and it is Special Olympics Nevada's largest single fundraising event to support all SONV activities statewide.

On the website, www.sonv.org you will find event information and downloadable registration forms, donation forms, etc. You may reference them if you wish. We have multiple on-course contests, giveaways and fun holes. One such hole is where a Special Olympics Nevada golfer on the green takes a shot for the teams (this is where the chaperon volunteer comes into play). The volunteers will take the course at 10:15 am to be ready for the shot-gun start of golfers.

The point of contact, directions to event, meeting place and other information will be dispensed as it is developed. At the present time we need to register volunteers who are committed to help on Monday, October 29 from 10 am to 4 pm. Orientation will be at 10 am where hole assignments and instructions will be given. A t-shirt and lunch on the course will be provided. Please do not wear denim.

To volunteer please contact Melva Coburn at Special Olympics Nevada by phone or email. Please remember to Identify your with the Knights of Columbus. Thank you.

Melva Coburn Administrative Assistant
Special Olympics Nevada
5670 Wynn Road, Ste. H (1 block N of Russell Rd & 1 block W of Valley View)
Las Vegas, NV 89118
PH: (702) 474-0690 x201 / Toll free: 877/417-2742
FAX: (702) 474-0694 / E-mail: Melva@sonv.org

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The Second Event: 'Southern Nevada Golf Regionals 2007' Saturday, Nov 10, 2007 @ Black Mountain Golf and Country Club, 500 Greenway Road, Henderson, Nevada 89015. (10 volunteers needed. 8 am start time....noon end (approximately) This event would involve working directly with athletes.

Southern Nevada Golf Regionals 2007
Date:               November 10, 2007 (Saturday)
Time:              8:00 am to noon
Location:        Black Mountain Golf and Country Club, 500 Greenway, Henderson
Number of Volunteers needed: 10
Jobs:              Recorders, Starters, Escorts, Award workers.

Training and assignments will be made on the course. This event would involve working directly with athletes.

What to Where: SONV will provide a t-shirt. Please do not wear denim.   Wear sports shoes and bring a jacket in case it gets windy.

To volunteer please contact Melva Coburn at Special Olympics Nevada by phone or email. Please remember to Identify your with the Knights of Columbus. Thank you.

Melva Coburn Administrative Assistant
Special Olympics Nevada
5670 Wynn Road, Ste. H (1 block N of Russell Rd & 1 block W of Valley View)
Las Vegas, NV 89118
PH: (702) 474-0690 x201 / Toll free: 877/417-2742
FAX: (702) 474-0694 / E-mail: Melva@sonv.org

Note to volunteers: To help the State Council keep track of volunteer & hours, Please send a note to Special Olympics Chairman Jim McClusky by email ajmmclus@cascadeaccess.com or call him at (702) 346-2436. Please include the number of volunteers in your family and the name of the event.     Thank you.

For Immediate Release - 10/03/07
Business Meetings/Mother Seton Council #11029 - Update

Brother Knights, The date and starting time for Council 11029's Business Meetings for the rest of Fraternal Year 2007-2008 will vary. Therefore, I will send you (the State Council) an email each month with the actual date and starting time for the Business Meetings.
For October, Council 11029's Business Meeting will start at 7:00 PM on October 18.

VIVAT JESUS! Tom Habermas Grand Knight, Council 11029

For Immediate Release - 10/03/07
CORPORATE COMMUNION - OCT. 7

Fellow Knights and Ladies, Sunday, October 7th at 8:00am There will be a Corporate Communion held at St.Christopher's Catholic Church. All Knights and their families are welcome to come and worship and enjoy fellowship with Brother Knights and their families.
Coffee and doughnuts will be served after each Mass by the Knights of Columbus.

Yours in Christ, Ray Foster PGK State Church Director

For Immediate Release - 10/03/07
Memo: FIRST SATURDAY'S MASS SERVICES FOR OCTOBER

Fellow Knights and Ladies, Saturday, October 6th 2007 first Saturdays Mass services will be held at St.Bridget Catholic Church at 9:00 am. All Brother Knights and their families are encouraged to attend. St. Bridget Catholic Church is located at 230 North 14th street near the corner of Stewart street.

Your is Christ, Ray Foster PGK State Church Director

For Immediate Release - 10/02/07
Memo: Knights of Columbus state soccer challenge set

District Deputies, Grand Knights and Brother Knights, The Knights of Columbus will host its first-ever state soccer challenge on Saturday, October 27 at 1 p.m. at the St. Viator soccer fields. The school is located on Flamingo Road and Eastern Avenue, two miles west of the U.S. 95 exit at Flamingo.

Council winners — the council competitions should have conducted by the end of September — are eligible and encouraged to participate. A parent or guardian must accompany each child.

Grand Knights and council youth directors are responsible for informing council winners of the state event. They should also bring each child’s score sheet.

Obviously, this will strictly be a Southern Nevada event. Totals from council competitions in Northern Nevada will be factored in when determining state champions.

Please don’t hesitate contacting me with questions. I can be reached at ray.brewer@hbcpub.com, 702-812-4926 or 702-501-2389. I will be counting on several brothers to be in attendance for the event to lend a helping hand.

Raymond Brewer, State Youth Director

For Immediate Release - 09/30/07
PSA: Public Square Rosary Campaign/Reno

Announcing the 2007…
Public Square Rosary Campaign

At Fatima, Portugal, the Mother of God asked us to pray the Rosary, do penance, and amend our lives. Did we listen? Not really. Let’s start a new moral crusade. Take the Rosary off the rearview mirror and start praying. It’s time for a Public Square Rosary Campaign!

Come and pray the Rosary. Let’s honor the 90^thAnniversary of Our Lady of Fatima's apparition, 1917-2007. Remember: There will be no peace in our lives or in society unless we honor God and obey His law.

What: The Holy Rosary
Where: Westend Women's Medical Group (5915 Tyrone Road at the Intersection of Meadow wood Lane and Tyrone Road in Reno)
When: Saturday October 13th 2007
Time: 10:00AM and again at 6:00PM.

We Need Knights and family to come out to say the rosary each time... Realize that 2nd and 3rd degree are the same day, So what about Women's auxiliaries and families! We Need People There!! For more information, contact: Donna Kelly;
e-mail: jimngbh@hotmail.com Tel: (775) 827-1901

Coordinated nationally by Tradition Family Property and its America Needs Fatima campaign
E-mail: publicrosary@TFP.org | Web: www.TFP.org | Phone: 1-866-584-6012

For Immediate Release - 09/30/07
Pizza party for veterans at veterans home in Boulder City

Worthy Sirs' The Knights of Columbus, and the Catholic War Veterans have been asked to host a Pizza Party for our Veterans living the in Veterans home in Boulder City on December 7th. We hosted this affair last year, and it was very successful. I would appreciate it if I could have a representative from each assembly in this area, meet with me on October 16th at Holy Family Church, 4490 Mountain Vista St, Las Vegas at 7P.M.

There are 177 patrons living in this home. 44 are females. We have sufficient lead time in which we can make this affair something very special for these people.

-Kay DeNeal, VAVS Representative.

For Immediate Release - 09/28/07
PSA: Octoberfest

Octoberfest
Our Lady of Wisdom Church
2120 Lindel Road

Friday October 5th - 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm
Saturday October 6th - Noon to 9:00 pm
Sunday October 7th - Noon to 9:00 pm

Live Autobond Band - Polka Music & Dancing - German, Italian, & Polish Sausage .
Come Celebrate With Us!

For Immediate Release - 09/24/07
PSA: St. Elizabeth's 25-45 Singles Group

Fellow Knights and Ladies in the Las Vegas area, St. Elizabeth Ann Seaton Catholic Church hosts a 25-45 Singles group. It is an organization where responsible single Catholics, ages 25 - 45, can come together & form friendships while participating in activities like hiking, dinner's, dancing, sporting events, small group prayer meetings & community service projects.

For more information call, voice mail 228-8311 Ext. 7334

Yours in Chirst, Ray Foster PGK State Church Director

For Immediate Release - 09/13/07
PSA: Pro-Life Rosary recording in Reno - Sep. 19

Brother Knights and all Catholic families, Bishop Randolph Calvo invites you to join him in praying a special Pro-Life Rosary that will be broadcast many times on Immaculate Heart Radio in Reno, including during the annual Respect Life Procession in downtown Reno. We'll pray this Rosary at Saint Thomas Aquinas Cathedral, Arlington and Second Street, Wednesday morning September 19th at 10:30. Mark your calendar! Immaculate Heart Radio will be there, recording this Rosary for broadcast. Please join us!

For Immediate Release - 09/11/07
PSA: October-Fest at Our Lady of Wisdom Church

Father Francis Vivona would like to cordially invite all Knights and their families to attend "OCTOBER-FEST" @ Our Lady of Wisdom Church, 2120 Lindell Road, Las Vegas

October 5th, 5:00 pm - 9:00 pm
October 6th, 1:00 pm - 9:00 pm
October 5th, 1:00 pm - 8:00 pm

LIVE POLKA MUSIC - DANCING - FOOD

Vivat Jesus! Robert K. Dorsey

For Immediate Release - 09/7/07
Supreme News Release: Supreme Knight comments on UK hybrid embryos

Barbaric Britain

New Haven, CT - September 7, 2007- "The decision by Great Britain's Human Fertilisation and Embryology Authority to permit the cloning of hybrid embryos - part human and part animal - represents a staggering descent toward high-tech barbarism," Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson said today.

"It is a shocking assault on the fundamental dignity of the human person, and the utilitarian excuse given for the decision is emblematic of the utterly amoral 'standards' that some in the scientific community are all too willing to apply in the field of stem cell research," Anderson continued. "It is nonsense to claim that, having crossed the momentous threshold of creating human/animal hybrids, it will be somehow possible to control it with 'caution and careful scrutiny.' Worst of all, the decision is driven by a grudging recognition that the appetite of some stem cell researchers for human embryos far exceeds the number that they can obtain from fertility clinics. And so British researchers will now be permitted to compound one horror - experimentation on live embryonic human beings - with another: the creation of human/animal hybrids."

The Knights of Columbus, with more than 1.7 million members worldwide, is among the most active pro-life groups in the U.S., Canada and other countries, and provides substantial support for the National Catholic Bioethics Center as well as for a wide variety of pro-life groups and projects.

Knights of Columbus
Communications Department
communications@kofc.org

Knights of Columbus | One Columbus Plaza | New Haven | CT | 06510

For Immediate Release - 09/05/07
Knights of Columbus World Day of Prayer of Peace Sept. 11th

Worthy Knights and Ladies, During his recent visit to Assisito celebrate the 800th anniversary of St. Francis' conversion, Pope Benedict XVI called for all people to become "instruments of peace through thousands of small gestures in their daily lives. "The annual Knights of Columbus World Day of Prayer for Peace, to be held this coming September the 11th, fulfills this request by forming "small gestures" of Knights throughout the Order into a powerful offering of prayer for peace.

This September the 11th marks the sixth anniversary of the terrorist attacks on the United States. As we recall the tragic events of six years ago, and honor the thousands who lost their lives, we also pray for peace among nations, especially in those places where war or turmoil persist. We pray that religion will be a means of peace and accord and not an excuse for violence and division.

Thus all Grand Knights as well as Faithful Navigators are urged to plan ahead for this event and hold an appropriate private prayer service in your church , Council or Assembly meetings, or a war memorial, or a park where there is a US flag.

Supreme Council also offers a day of prayer poster ( #9483) and prayer cards (#9484). to order materials , you can download the form on the Supreme Council Web site < www.kofc.org > under the "for members" link.

Yours in Christ,
Ray Foster PGK
State Church Director
rayfosterkofc@yahoo.com

For Immediate Release - 08/26/07
Memo: Pro Life Services Aug. 28 th 2007

Worthy Knights and Ladies, August 28th, 2007 at 6:00pm there will be Pro-Life services held at St. Bridget's Catholic Church. Services will be held at the chapel on West 14th and Ogden.

Again worthy Knights I stress that all who can come and pray with fellow Brothers and their families in support of Life in all stages, please do so. My fellow Brothers this is VERY important!!!

So please make plans to attend. This again is our duty, not only as Knights, but as Catholics and Human beings.

Yours in Christ,

Ray Foster, PGK
State Church Director
rayfosterkofc@yahoo.com

For Immediate Release - 08/24/07
Supreme Knight's book club chat Thursday!

Supreme Knight's Book Club Tuesday, August 28
By Their Works: Profiles of Men of Faith Who Made a Difference

Join Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, August 28 for an online discussion of By Their Works: Profiles of Men of Faith Who Made a Difference. The book features stories of more than 60 Knights from the Order's founding to the present day, who lived out their vocation as Knights in a unique and inspiring way. You'll meet Knights like Connie Mack, Babe Ruth, Joyce Kilmer, Al Smith, Myles Connolly and John F. Kennedy.

You can submit a question about the book now.

McKillop honored by President

Harry McKillop, one of the Knights featured in By Their Works, was honored by President Bush on August 20. The President presented McKillop with the Secretary of Defense Medal for Exceptional Public Service. Harry McKillop spent many years locating and bringing home American POWs during and after the Vietnam War. After the fall of Saigon, he organized the rescue of 170 Nung Vietnamese who had escaped to China's High Island. Even today, McKillop continues to pursue additional leads of POWs, including eight men who he believes are still alive from the Vietnam War.

Read the Dallas Morning News story about McKillop's award.

Knights of Columbus
Communications Department
communications@kofc.org

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For Immediate Release - 08/24/07
Knights of Columbus announces new Vantage annuity

Knights of Columbus announces new annuity product
Vantage offers safety of principal and fixed-rate guarantees

New Haven, CT - In a continuing effort to offer its members and their families convenient, reliable, and stable ways to enhance their financial security, the Knights of Columbus has introduced a new annuity product: the Vantage Single Premium Deferred Annuity.

Vantage is designed to provide Knights with a safe and simple way to save for retirement. It features a lifetime minimum rate of return as well as a five-year guaranteed interest rate from date of issue. Additionally, after the first year of the contract, Vantage owners may withdraw up to 10% of the policy value annually without penalty.

"Vantage combines the advantages of fixed-rate guarantees with the security of principal that only a top-rated life insurer like the Knights of Columbus can provide," said Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson. "What's more, with