Page 1 St. Anthony’s Council 12300 Knight Writer Brothers, First I want to recognize all of the hard working brothers who organize and help with the fish fry and volunteered with the Mardi Gras. These food events bring people together. The article “Full Stomachs, Full Hearts” in the March issue of the Columbia magazine describes how food is an es- sential part of life and integral to the Christian faith. The article describes how food is a very visible part of our Order’s presence in communities around the world. Every time you volunteer your time for these events, remember you are helping bring to the parishioners’ hearts the sense of togetherness. Vivat Jesus, Jorge Gonzalez Words From Our Grand Knight KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 12300; ST. ANTHONY CATHOLIC CHURCH; WYLIE, TEXAS Knight Writer MARCH - 2012 VOLUME 4;ISSUE 3 http://www.wyliesquires.org Deacon Pete Martinez Circle # 5279 Chief Squire: Sean Fletcher Business meetings are on the first Saturday of every month in Father Pondant Hall at 6:00 pm. Updated Calendars @ http:// www.kofc12300.org Next Meeting: Tuesday March 13th 7PM Rosary In Chapel 7:30PM Meeting Father Pondant Hall GK Jorge and Lady Jane Awards 2 Eagle 3 Family of the Month 4 Mardi Gras, Mortgage burning Celebration 5 Membership Special Olympics 7 8 From our Lecturer 9 Calendars 11 Inside this issue:
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Page 1 St. Anthony’s Council 12300 Knight Writer
Brothers,
First I want to recognize all of the hard working
brothers who organize and help with the fish fry
and volunteered with the Mardi Gras. These food
events bring people together. The article “Full
Stomachs, Full Hearts” in the March issue of the
Columbia magazine describes how food is an es-
sential part of life and integral to the Christian
faith. The article describes how food is a
very visible part of our Order’s presence in
communities around the world. Every time you volunteer your time for
these events, remember you are helping bring to the parishioners’ hearts
the sense of togetherness.
Vivat Jesus,
Jorge Gonzalez
Words From Our Grand Knight
K N I G H T S O F C O L U M B U S
C O U N C I L 1 2 3 0 0 ;
S T . A N T H O N Y C A T H O L I C
C H U R C H ; W Y L I E , T E X A S Knight Writer
M A R C H - 2 0 1 2 V O L U M E 4 ; I S S U E 3
http://www.wyliesquires.org
Deacon Pete Martinez Circle # 5279
Chief Squire: Sean Fletcher
Business meetings are on the first Saturday of every month in Father Pondant Hall at
6:00 pm.
Updated Calendars @
http://
www.kofc12300.org
Next Meeting:
Tuesday
March 13th
7PM Rosary
In Chapel
7:30PM Meeting
Father Pondant Hall
GK Jorge and Lady Jane
Awards 2
Eagle 3
Family of the Month 4
Mardi Gras, Mortgage
burning Celebration
5
Membership
Special Olympics
7
8
From our Lecturer 9
Calendars 11
Inside this issue:
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For his tireless efforts for his council and parish
on the weekends, between his travels to and
from his San Antonio job, Raul Medina was
named Knight of the Month for January.
Manny Cardoza was recognized last month for
his youth ministry work in the council and parish.
In appreciation for the support of council 12300, Chief Squire Sean Fletcher and Squires from Circle 5279 presented an Eagle to adorn the top of the flag pole in Father Pondant Hall to Grand Knight Jorge Gonza-les and the Brothers of Council 12300.
Deacon Pete Martinez Circle 5279, with the guidance and direction of Counselors Pat Fletcher, Mike Shuster, David Savage, Bryan Finley, and Fr. Andrew, has grown to become an active spiritual and inspirational or-ganization for our young Catholic gentlemen, ages 6-18. Thanks, Squires!
Page 4 St. Anthony’s Council 12300 Knight Writer
Kruse Family Recognized as
“Family of the Month”
And a family contribution it indeed is, as the Doris and Gary Kruse
sons—Matt; Timothy, and Andrew join Council Lecturer Dad as they ac-
cept the January “Family of the Month” Award from Grand Knight Jorge
Gonzales. Mom Doris and daughters Miriam, Laura, and Theresa also
contribute as they participate in parish and council activities. Congratula-
tions and Thanks to the Kruse Family!
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Page 5 St. Anthony’s Council 12300 Knight Writer
Mardi Gras & Mortgage-Burning
Congratulations, St. Anthony Parish, as the mortgage is burned under the
watchful eyes of our Pastor, Fr. Andrew Semler, and FS Richard Ramirez.
Preparation of Gumbo and hall decoration go on,
before the parish gathers to celebrate the paying off
the Church mortgage.
Page 6 St. Anthony’s Council 12300 Knight Writer
An estimated 550 parishioners came thru Fr. Pondant Hall in order to celebrate Mardi
Gras festivities and enjoy gumbo, hot dogs, and mac ‘n cheese!
The young crowed had fun competing for the nomination of King, Queen, Prince and
Princess.
Mardi Gras Enjoyed by All
Page 7 St. Anthony’s Council 12300 Knight Writer
Membership
Our Goal: Offer every Catholic gentle-
man the opportunity to become a Knight!
Youth Volunteer Wanted Summer will be upon us before you know it and so will
the youth soccer games. Brother Bill Norris would like to
find a volunteer to help or take over the coaching duties
starting this summer. If you
are interested please contact
the Grand Knight or Bill Norris
for more information.
Page 8 St. Anthony’s Council 12300 Knight Writer
DALLAS DIOCESAN KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
VOLUNTEERS
SPECIAL OLYMPICS TEXAS - AREA 10 TRACK & FIELD COMPETITION
APRIL 27 & 28, 2012
SPECIAL OLYMPICS SPRING GAMES 2012
CEDAR HILL HIGH SCHOOL
1 LONGHORN BLVD; CEDAR HILL, TX 75104-2748
469-272-2000
FRIDAY – APRIL 27TH FROM 4:30PM TO 8PM
SATURDAY – APRIL 28TH FROM 7AM TO 5PM The earlier starting time allows some events to be
run before Opening Ceremonies this year.
Knights and their spouses, children and friends will assist Mr. Dwayne Lovell in awarding the
medals and ribbons to each of the athletes. There will be one award tent on Friday and two
award tents on Saturday that will require 8 to 10 volunteers at each site at all times. Assisting
the athletes of the Special Olympics is entertaining and worthwhile as well as a very rewarding
experience.
Brother Knights, bring along your spouses, children and friends, sunglasses, caps and sunscreen
lotion, as this will be an outdoor event. This can serve as one of your State Council Service Pro-
gram Awards necessary for the council to be awarded the prestigious Star Council Award by the
Supreme Council. The women are invited to help with the handling of the medals and ribbons
and the children are invited to cheer for the athletes when they receive their awards.
COME ONE, COME ALL, THE MORE THE MERRIER.
Friday, April 29th Shift #1 4:30PM to 8PM
Saturday, April 30th Shift #1 7AM to 11AM
Shift #2 11AM to 2PM
Shift #3 2PM to 5PM
Feel free to work one shift or as many shifts as you are able to work into your busy schedule. Any
time that you can spend assisting the athletes of the Special Olympics is greatly appreciated.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SAFE ENVIRONMENT GUIDELINES:
We have been informed by the Knights of Columbus Safe Environment Chair that all members of
the Knights of Columbus and their family members are encouraged to assist with the upcoming
Special Olympics events. All volunteers that do assist should be Safe Environment cleared; other-
wise, they will be paired with a volunteer that has been cleared. Non-Catholic volunteers are wel-
come to assist with the presentation of awards and will be paired with a volunteer that has been
safe environment cleared.
Please respond to Jim Massey, Diocesan Coordinator for Special Olympics, at