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| Volunteers (l-r) front row: Dave Witchger, Bob Bowman, Pat Perilloux, and John Bodensteiner. Second row: Bill Welch, Mike Murphy, Ed Miller, Jim Passe, Steve Schramer, Dave Johnston, Tom Auel, and Ray Ambrozich. |
In a recent visit with Father Innocent Okore at St. John's, Ed noticed that the parish grounds could use some work to spruce up its appearance. Father Okore accepted Ed's offer to have the knights from his own council clean up the area.
The knights trimmed the hedges, cut dead branches from trees, raked the lawns, cleaned the gutters, and power washed much of the brick church. Working with the knights were parishioners from St. John's, who also served a lunch at noon.
Knights assisting Ed Miller in this effort were Ray Ambrozich, Tom Auel, John Bodensteiner, Bob Bowman, Dave Johnston, Mike Murphy, Jim Passe, Pat Perilloux, Steve Schramer, Bill Welch, and Dave Witchger.
Grand Knight Dave Johnston, District Deputy Ed Miller, and Membership Director Ed Cudworth will visit St, John the Baptist on Sunday, October 30, to talk to Father Okore and men of the parish about the Knights of Columbus.
Click on the Photos for pictures of the day's activities.
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As a thank you for Father Vic's involvement with the Knights and to support him as he responds to God's next call, many knights (and spouses) are offering the following: 400 Rosaries, 290 Divine Mercy Chaplets, 290 Masses, 65 Holy Hours, and 107 Blessed Sacrament Visits.
THANK YOU NOTE FROM FATHER VIC
"A brief note to thank you ever so much for your beautiful greeting and for your wonderful and gracious Spiritual Bouquet. I welcome and truly treasure this powerfull and holy gift. There is no substitute for these prayers and the fact that I am aware of your praying for my needs of body and soul both at home and and at the Church. In appreciation for your great gift, I will continue to remember you and your intentions at the Altar here."
View pictures of the events in the gallery by clicking on Photos.
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Not only did America Needs Fatima successfully reach this year's goal of 7,000 rallies, it far exceeded expectations with 7,515 rallies, topping last year's 5,963. Once again, throngs of Catholic and Christian faithful proudly displayed their Faith as they publicly recited the Rosary for all to see and hear.
Here at Hot Springs Village, on a sunny Saturday afternoon on a vacant lot in front of Walmart on Hwy 7, there were 73 of the faithful who gathered to pray for the nation's leaders as they tackle the myriad dilemmas facing the country and for an end to abortion. They were led in prayer by Father William Elser and in song by Marcia Bresnahan, both of Sacred Heart of Jesus Catholic Church. Displayed at the front of the gathering were two large banners saying "As human efforts fail to solve America's key problems, we turn to God, through His Holy Mother, asking His urgent help."
Plans are already underway for 2012.
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There was a total of 13 candidates from three District 10 councils with four from Benton, three from Hot Springs, and six from Hot Springs Village.
Pictured (l-r) in the photo are Membership Director Ed Cudworth; new knights Fred Gemme, Ed Calhoun, Bill Gribbon, Ron Berich, Raul Monarque Jr, and Jim Dyar; and , Grand Knight Dave Johnston.
The Degree Team consisted of Bill Patterson, Tom Yerina, Gerald Krawczynski, Mike Kerwin, Mike Frantz, and Buddy Dixon with Ray Peters in support.
In addition to the team and the candidates, the local council was well represented with over a dozen members, including District 10 Deputy Ed Miller, to support the Team and welcome the new members.
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The annual fall retreat for all Arkansas knights and their spouses was conducted at Subiaco, September 9-11, 2011. It was arranged by State Knights of Columbus Church Director, Roy Anderle.
Retreat master was Deacon Larry Hatch of Mena. Topics centered on "Keeping the Wounds Fresh" and "Living a Life More Like Jesus."
Four couples from Council 10208 were in attendance including (2nd & 3rd rows from top r - l)): Pat and Ed Cudworth; Evelyn and Marshall Garrison; Frances and Ron Boudreaux; and, Marna and Art Morissette.
The next Subiaco Reatreat is February 3-5, 2012.
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Dan encouraged the knights to get involved as volunteers, as more than 700 are needed for the festival. Popping popcorn, selling tickets, and transporting dignitaries are just a few of the jobs. Assisting in the screening of the films may also be of interest to some. Dan can be contacted at 501-321-4747 or This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.. He indicated that Village residents are typically great supporters of the Festival.
This year's festival is scheduled for October 14 - 23. Tickets are $25 per day or $150 for the ten-day event. Winners of two free week-long tickers were Ed Miller and Milt Spaniel.
The following information was taken from the Hot Springs Documentary Film Institute web site www.hsdfi.org.
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History of Marian Prayer Program:
Cardinal James Francis Stafford, Major Apostolic Penitentiary Emeritus, and archbishop of Denver emeritus, was principal celebrant at Votive Mass of Our Lady of Guadalupe on Wednesday, Aug. 3, at the Supreme Convention in Denver, Colorado. Knights of Columbus state deputies stood before the altar at the end of Mass holding their jurisdiction’s framed image of Our Lady of Guadalupe, as Msgr. Eduardo Chavez explains the new Marian Prayer Program in which the images would be hosted by local councils worldwide during prayer services.
The Guadalupe images were blessed by Pope Benedict XVI and touched to the tilma of Juan Diego which bears the miraculous image of Our Lady of Guadalupe. In addition, the frames of the images were sealed with soil from Tepeyac hill in Mexico, where Our Lady’s appearances took place. The new Knights of Columbus Marian Prayer Program will take place throughout the Order and lead into the second international Guadalupe Festival to be held at the Los Angeles Coliseum the weekend before the 2012 Supreme Convention. You may see pictures and receive more information on our Order's Web Page: www.kofc.org.
(Check out the photos in the Photo Gallery)
WOW! What a fantastic 3rd Annual Charity Golf Tournament everyone enjoyed on Saturday, August 27th, at the DeGray Lake Resort golf course.
Thank you one and all, our sponsors, volunteers, parishioners, friends, golfers and Knights for making this year’s tournament a tremendous success! Twenty-four (24) teams consisting of ninety-five players contributed to our success while competing for a host of prizes.
Sixteen (16) volunteers gave their Saturday to help with this golf tournament. Chuck Wagon Joe Giompoletti had plenty of knights helping him serve, not one, but two delicious meals at breakfast and lunch.
Also, a hearty THANK YOU to the Hot Springs Village Knights. Without their help and participation this successful event would not have been possible.
Our cash donations were $1,200.00, down slightly from 2010.
But we still netted $5,300 for St. John School.
The prize donations were way up from 2010. We had approximately $7,000 in prices to give away. Please remember all of our business sponsors, who made this tournament possible.
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Pictured in the photo (l-r): Jaime Cardenas, Rick Meyers, Walt Chavis, Richard Hoepner, Stephan Eubank, Fred Johnson, Jack Gile, Craig Rickerman, Mike Murphy, Ron Albert, and Sean Faust (Hot Springs).
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In addition to nine representatives from the local Lions Club, the following 23 knights and spouses participated under the direction of Mike Frantz: Cathy Ament, Bob & Ann Bowman, Chris Frantz, Wayne & Dee Kapple, Joe & Shirley Lemmler, Chuck & Elaine MacDonald, Jim McDermott, Raul Monarque, Art & Marna Morissette, Ed Pilarski, Del & Agnes Scheid, Mary Schramer, Tony Shields, George Vierling, Gary Wolfer, and Marvin & Lucy Young.
Check the photo gallery for pictures of the campers and volunteers in action at Fiesta Bowl.