Msgr Scott Friend Speaks to Knights about House of Formation
Pictured (l-r): Msgr Scott Friend, V.G. Karldy Hienz Isidor, Jose Luis Quijada, Luke Womack, Elden Labitad, Patrick Saint Jean, Thomas Johnson, Taryn Whittington, Father Ruben Quinteros, and Msgr Richard Oswald.
Msgr was pleased to announce that there are now 37 seminarians who are studying at eight seminaries in various United States locations and one in Rome. There will be three ordinations at Christ the King on May 26 and one, Andrew Hart, at the Cathedral on July 21. Little Rock Diocese ranks 12th out of 195 dioceses in the number of seminarians.
The ground has been broken for the $1.5 million new House of Formation on the Good Council Parish campus. The original plan to renovate a former convent there was abandoned due to the cost of asbestos removal and other considerations.
The benefits of having a House of Formation in the Little Rock Diocese include: developing a relationship with parishes; providing a place where men interested in a vocation can discern and seek spiritual direction; studying closer to home at UALR for basic courses; taking advantage of the excellent English as a Second Language program at ULAR; and, reducing costs.
The concept of a House of Formation is being well received by some dioceses which may also consider utilizing it for their men as an interim step before formal seminary training.
Msgr Friend also spoke about the quality and maturity of the current seminarians. Of those in attendance, one has a PhD in philosophy with teaching experience, one was a 2nd year medical student, and another will be receiving a degree from Seton Hall this spring.
It should be noted that Council 10208 is supporting four seminarians through the RSVP program, and Assembly 2316 has two.
Click on www.houseofformation.org to follow the progress!
Seminarian House of Formation Groundbreaking
Clergy in this groundbreaking ceremony include (l-r): Bishop Taylor, Msgr Oswald, Fr Rubin, and Msgr Friend.
The diocese announced in August that the house would be located in the former Sisters of Mercy convent at Our Lady of Good Counsel Church in Little Rock. After further investigation, it was decided that it was more cost effective for the building to be torn down and a new building be erected on the site.
The 6,000-square-foot building will feature a kitchen, meeting room/library, dining room, common area, chapel, 10 student rooms with private baths and apartments for the vocations director, Msgr. Scott Friend, and assistant vocations director, Msgr. Richard Oswald. The initial estimate for the project is $900,000, but that does not include site work, furnishings and architect fees.
Groups have come forward already to sponsor two of the rooms in the house. The state Knights of Columbus council donated $187,000 to sponsor the chapel. Sacred Heart of Jesus Church in Hot Springs Village pledged $50,000 toward the dining room. Catholic Extension Society has committed a $100,000 matching grant to the project and will donate $50,000 more if another $200,000 can be raised by Sept. 30.
Pat Widlowski Speaks about Sacred Heart's Helping Hands
At the Council's March 6 membership meeting, Lecturer Bob Honzik introduced Pat Widlowski, who co-chairs Sacred Heart's Helping Hands with Cathy Wedrick. Cathy was unable to attend.
While the Helping Hands Ministry has been active in Sacred Heart for quite some time as part of its Social Justice efforts, the processes were completely manual. When Pat and Cathy became co-chairs, they decided to seek the assistance of another parishioner, Kathy Geske, to design and implement a data base which facilitates matching a client's needs with a volunteer. All of the volunteers and the services they are willing to provide are listed on the data base for speedy searches when a request is submitted.
Pat shared some information about the services provided during a 12-month period, October 2010 - October 2011, based upon volunteer reports. The data show that 145 volunteers donated 1,114 hours and drove 4,255 miles. The majority of the miles (2,730) were to Hot Springs while 1,005 were driven within the Village and 180 to Little Rock.
February Subiaco Retreat Attended by Knights and Spouses
The popular February Subiaco Retreat organized by the Knights of Columbus State Church Director Roy Anderle was well attended by the local council's knights and their spouses.
The retreat director was Fr. John Anglin, OFM. Originally from Boston, he is currently at St. Anthony Friary in St. Petersburg Fl. "Father Anglin has done over 330 retreats. He is a gifted speaker, and I think everyone enjoyed the retreat" stated Anderle.
Of the 56 attendees, 27 were from Hot Springs Village, including: Ray and Gynnie Ambrozich; Pat Billings; Ron and Fran Boudreaux; Phil and Marlene Carl; Marshall and Evelyn Garrison; Mac and Linda Good; Bill and Valerie Hartnett; Mike and Ruth Kerwin; Gerald and Ann Krawczynski; Jim and Terri McDade; Rick and Karen Meyers; Jimmie and Martha Rogers; Randy and Martha Schnoebelen; and, Larry and Chris Stein.
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Milt Spaniel and John Bodensteiner present a $2,500 check at First Step. |
Milt Spaniel and John Bodensteiner present a $2,738.19 check at Abilities Unlimited. |
Bob Doyle (l) accepting a $2,500 Special Olympics check from Dub Green. |
In setting its own record for funds raised in a Campaign for People with Intellectual Disabilities (CPID), the Council's $10,280.00 ($36.72 per knight) was also the most of any state council in the 2011-2012 campaign. In fact, it represents 15% of the state's total. The council with the second highest amount is St Bernard in Bella Vista with $7,342.24.
After contributing its 15% ($1,542.03) to the State Council, the Daniel P. Sullivan Council allocated the remaining 85% to the following: First Step in Hot Springs - $2,500.00; Abilities Unlimited in Hot Springs - $2,738.19; Arkansas Special Olympics - $2,500.00; and, Arkansas Camps for the Blind - $1,000.00.
Although the campaign’s net total of $67,339.87 is $2,026.74 more than last year, only 34 of 56 active councils (61%) participated this year with their individual net funds ranging $100 - $10,280. There were seven councils that each raised $4,000 or more resulting in $41,567.72 (62% of total), hile the four councils in district 10 raised $21,561.53 (32% of total).
To give this year’s campaign some historical perspective, the Arkansas councils have participated in CPID since 1975, and the funds raised have ranged from $41,483 in 1975 to $90,256 in 1980 with an average of $66,732 (based on 29 of 35 years for which data are available).
In 2011-2012 Arkansas councils dispensed $56,945.79 to worthy agencies and programs in their areas, and the State Council presented a $10,390.30 check to its designated recipient, The Arc in Little Rock.
Wisconsin Cheese and Sausage Sales to Continue
Given the success of the two previous Knights of Columbus sales of Kraemer's cheese and sausage products, Master Cheesehead Ed Miller is coordinating another sale through March 18 with free delivery to the Village on March 20. For an order form, click Cheese Order Form or pick one up in the A&E hallway at Sacred Heart of Jesus Church. Complete the form and: 1) return it to the box in the hallway; 2) give it to Ed Miller or John Meyers at the March 6 membership meeting; or, 3) bring it to the March 18 Knights of Columbus breakfast in the Lower Hall. Those who submit orders will be contacted about the payment due, as well as the time and location of distribution on Tuesday, March 20,
Questions about the sale and the products may be directed to Ed Miller ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 922-0501) or John Meyers ( This e-mail address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. 915-0746).
2nd/3rd Exemplification attended by 17 Council 10208 Candidates
On Sunday, February 12, the Hot Springs Council 6419 hosted the second 2nd/3rd Degree Exemplification of this fraternal year for Arkansas. In addition to the many knights who witnessed the new ceremonials, there were 40 candidates, including 17 from Hot Springs Village, 10 from Hot Springs, 5 from Benton, 3 from Mena, and 5 from Little Rock Councils.
Pictured (l-r) in the photo are Council 10208's candidates: Leo Cepicky, Dan Aylward, Walter Mitchell, Jim Dyar, Rick Meyers, Bob Highland, Ed Calhoun, Mark Kurowski, Mike Botkin, Diego Miceli, Dick Hoepner, Fred Johnson, Larry Linteau, Jim Anderson, Earnest Cooper, Don Caple, and Jim Cone.
Congratulations to our new 3rd degree knights.
- Knights' Presidents Day TV Ad about God and Religion
- Three Candidates Joined the Council on January 29
- Successful Fundraisers Conclude 2011 Calendar Year
- Five Knights Join Council 10208 on December 11
- Central Arkansas Veterans' Healthcare Reps Speak to Knights
- Coats for Kids - New Program for Daniel Sullivan Council
- Knights Have Three Hwy 'Keep Christ in Christmas' Billboards
- Four Knights Become 3rd Degree Members at Fort Smith
- Exemplification Held at St John the Baptist in Malvern
- "Celebration of Life" Memorial Mass & Banquet a Success
- Petit Jean Product Sales to Support Needy Familes
- Successful Campaign for People with Intellectual Disabilities
- Knights Spend a Weekend Morning at St. John's in Malvern
- Tribute to Father Vic Bieberle's 60th Anniversary
- "America Needs Fatima" Rosary Rally on October 15
- Sept 28 Exemplification in Hot Springs for Six Candidates
- Knights Attend Subiaco Retreat, September 9 - 11
- Dan Anderson Speaks about HS Documentary Film Festival
- Council to Host Our Lady of Guadalupe Image, Sept 2-9
- Golf Tourney Benefitting St. John's School Deemed a Success
- Council Welcomes Ten New Knights on August 16
- Council Hosts Diocese of Little Rock Seminarians
- Knights and Spouses Assist Blind Camp Bowlers
- Tom Arwood Explains Proposed Declaration Amendment
- Five Council Members Appointed to State KC Positions
