Greater Cincinnati Chapter
Calendar of Events

Pro-Life Walk "Come to the new Calvary" 2nd 3rd & 4th Saturdays of the Month 

The Helpers of God's Precious Infants and Chapter Pro-Live committee invites you to a very special prayer vigil for life.

There will be Mass and Eucharistic Adoration at Holy Name Church in Mt. Auburn. Mass and Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will be followed by a Rosary Procession to Planned Parenthood Clinic. Those who want, may remain in the Church and pray. Sidewalk Counselors have been reporting unusual amount of turn around activity since these vigils began a little over 4 years ago.

Fourth Degree Honor Guard are request to help escort the Rosary Procession. Every 2nd Saturday of the month, Begins at 8:00 AM with Mass and concludes at 10:00 AM. Location to Holy Name Church

Payment to be made to  Supreme Council

The State Program Forms are now available on-line at  Ohio State Council for each program activity.

Tickets must be postmarked by this date and mailed to State Treasurer:

Dave Helmstetter  - State Treasurer
5421 County Rd 33A
St. Mary's, OH 45885
419-394-1180
If you have any questions or need additional information, please call or email at anytime.

See  Ohio State Council website for more information.

More Resources: www.adw.org/papalvisit
uspapalvisit.org

On Saturday, April 19, Madonna Council #3891 will be holding its German Fest to be held at Assumption Church's Parish Center. Cost is $15.00 per person. There will be other raffles and games throughout the evening. The German Fest will start after 4 o'clock mass and will go until 9 PM. Please see the poster attached for more information.

Madonna Council Turkey Fest Flyer

More Resources:

www.affirminglife.org/events

www.crossthebridgeforlife.com

Candidate Call at 12:30 PM, Degree at 1:00 PM

Please contact DD #11 Carl Orton  for reservations.

Directions and Contact information for  St. John's (Westchester) Council #13608

Please forward this message to everyone you know: Join me in supporting Right to Life of Greater Cincinnati. On Sunday, May 8th, they will be running a half page ad in the Cincinnati Enquirer to show the community our support for the unborn and their families. To support this project they are requesting a suggested donation of $10 per individual, $25 per family name or $35 per business or organization. Please make checks payable to Right to Life and send in your donation with the form printed below to: Right to Life of Greater Cincinnati, Inc. 1802 W. Galbraith Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45239, by Monday April 25, 2005. Let's make sure they need a FULL PAGE Ad.

_______________________________________________________________________

I join with Right to Life of Greater Cincinnati, Inc. to express my support for leagl protection of unborn children. NAME______________________________________________________________ ADDRESS___________________________________________________________ CITY_________________ STATE_____________________ZIP________ SIGNATURE______________________________________________________________

(form not valid without your signature)

____YES, Right to Life of Greater Cinicnnati, Inc. may use my name in their upcoming Mother's Day signature ad. ____NO, I prefer not to have my name used in the advertisement, but would like to support it financially.

Amonut of Donation_________($10 individual, $25 family, $35 business or organization)

Right to Life of Greater Cincinnati, Inc. 1802 West Galbraith Rd Cincinnati, OH 45239

Candidates at 7:00 PM, Degree at 7:30 PM

Please contact DD #14 Steve Feist 513-528-5738 for reservations

Directions and Contact information for  Monsignor Gerdes Council #3123

Tickets must be postmarked by this date and mailed to State Treasurer:

Dave Helmstetter  - State Treasurer
5421 County Rd 33A
St. Mary's, OH 45885
419-394-1180
If you have any questions or need additional information, please call or email at anytime.

See Ohio State Council website for more information.

More Info 513-381-3300

www.mayfestival.com

Join walkers, runners, strollers, etc. for the annual Right to Life of Greater Cincinnati Run/Walk, Saturday, May 20, 9:00 AM, at Winton Woods

Race Day registrations begin at 8:30 AM. Your choice: 5K Run, 5K Walk, or 1 mile family fun walk..

Pre-registration: $15 individual, $20 family of three or more, t-shirts $8

Give-aways, refreshments, plus awards for each event and age level included!

Rosary at 7:15 PM, Meeting at 7:30 PM

Chapter Delegation form Delegate Form 

If you want Chapter Minutes by email, please send your email address to  Steve Gehring

Directions and Contact information for  Harrison Council #2633

More Info 513-721-7447

www.flyingpigmarathon.com

MAY 20, 2007 – 2:00 P.M. 

Many of you have read in the Catholic Telegraph about the gigantic Rosary Rally that occurs each year in Dayton, Ohio. In 2006, approximately four thousand participated.  Recently a Family Rosary Rally was begun in Cincinnati and this year we are urging as many people as possible to join us in this wonderful opportunity to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary, our Mother, on May 20th at Elder High School Stadium. The Rally will begin at 2:00 P.M. and will last approximately one hour. 

We hope all Knights of Columbus will join us at this event, along with their families, friends and fellow parishioners. Members of the Fourth Degree are asked to attend in full regalia. 

Would you ask your Pastor for an opportunity to advertise this program in your parish bulletin, or perhaps, even make an announcement from the pulpit? You could also ask your D.R.E.s and School Principals for their help?  

Choirs from every parish are invited to participate in mass Music will all be those most familiar in this area. A special section of the stadium will be reserved and there will be a choir rehearsal at 12:30 p.m. in the Stadium.

First communicants, in their communion outfits, are welcome to process in along with the priests as the services begin. The organizers need to know how many choir members and first communicants will be in attendance. 

Call Guy Lanenbrunner at 513-922-0335; Don Rowekamp, 513-922-4285; Frank Hoffman at 513-574-6473; or Bill Driehaus 513-922-8447 for questions. 

You can call them with the information, or mail the information to: Family Rosary Rally, PO Box 58597, Cincinnati, OH 45258-8597.

Family Rosary Rally

at St. Margaret Mary School Cafeteria  

Sunday May 20th, 4 PM to 7 PM

Adults - $7  Children under 12 - $4  Children under 3 - FREE

Below is the ad for Ohio State Convention for Memorial Day Weekend.

Cin Convention Ad Order Form 2006   Cin Convention Ad Order Form 2006 Flyer Monsignor Kripinski Golf Tournament

OFFICIAL Prize List - 2006 Super Cash Bonanza

See  Ohio State Council website for more information.

More Info 513-579-3197

www.taste-of-cincinnati.com

At Good Shepherd Parish at 11:00 AM

Sir Knights asked to arrive by 10:00 AM in Full Regalia.

Belonging to the Catholic community is being part of a family. It ensures love, support and lasting memories.

On Memorial Day, take time out to remember the brothers and sisters of our parishes who have gone before us. And honor the men and women who died protecting our freedoms in the service to this nation. Their lives and sacrifices are appreciated as much now as ever.

Please join us for morning mass at Good Shepherd Parish on Monday, May 29. It's a wonderful opportunity to reflect, teach our children and show our gratitude - together, as a Catholic community.

(Good Shepherd Parish, 8815 East Kemper Road, in Montgomery. The grounds at Gate of Heaven Cemetery are open daily from dawn until dusk for vistitation and reflection.)

Sir Knights asked to arrive by 10:00 AM in Full Regalia.

click HERE for maps and contact information.

Rosary at 7:45 PM, Meeting at 8 PM

Chapter Delegation form Delegate Form 

If you want Chapter Minutes by email, please send your email address to  Secretary

Directions and Contact information for  Glenmary Council #5674:

Check payable to: Ohio State Council - K of C and mailed to State Warden:

Ken Girt  - State Warden
6433 Lutz Ave NW
Massillon, OH 44646-9341
330-837-6670
If you have any questions or need additional information, please call or email at anytime.

See Ohio State Council website for more information.

Fr. Butler Council #968 will be sponsoring a flag disposal ceremony at 7:00 PM. Sir Knights are requested to arrive at 6:00 PM.

The 4^th Degree will hold its annual flag disposal ceremony on Thursday, June 14, 2007 at 7:00 p.m. Please bring any worn flags to the club before 6:00 p.m. Thursday, or to the shelter by 6:30 p.m. Thursday.  We need Sir Knights to participate whether or not you have full regalia. There will be a practice at the May meeting. Please bring your military baldric and sword. Please call Ron Berger for details telephone 868-0489. Short practice 6/14 at 6:15 p.m.

Please click HERE  for maps and council contact information.

Candidates at 7:00 PM, Degree at 7:30 PM

Please contact DD #13 Walter Amrein 513-367-1511 for reservations.

Directions and Contact information for  Mother Seton Council #3376

Hosted by Madonna Council #3891 (Location Council Hall)

Meeting starts at 7:30 PM, Who should attend?

Grand Knight's
District Deputy's
Membership Director's
Degree Team Captain's

(Council's are asked to have one member from their council to plan the 1st, 2nd and 3rd degrees for the next faternal year.)

K of C Forms are now available on-line at  Supreme Council or from Council Report Forms booklet.

Assembly Forms: RSVP/Plaque Application (#2863A), Civic Award Application (#2321), To Be a Patriot Award Form (TBP-1) are due by June 30.

Squires Forms: Corps d'Elite Award Application (#278), Brother Barnabas Award Application (#279), Refund Support Vocations Program Application (#2863) and Squire Membership Documents (#280) are due by June 30.

K of C Forms are now available on-line at  Supreme Council and can be found in the Council Report Forms booklet.

Assembly Forms: Report of Officers Form (#186) due on July 1st.

We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all men are created equal, that they are endowed by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights, that among these are Life, Liberty, and the pursuit of Happiness. That to secure these rights, Governments are instituted among Men, deriving their just powers from the consent of the governed, That whenever any Form of Government becomes destructive of these ends, it is the Right of the People to alter or to abolish it, and to institute new Government, laying its foundation on such principles and organizing its powers in such form, as to them shall seem most likely to effect their Safety and Happiness. -- Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776.

The St. Michael Council K of C and the Sir Knights of Archbishop Elko Assembly Invite other Sir Knights and 3rd Degree members to march with them at the Sharonville 4th of July Parade. We form up at the VFW Hall on the northwest corner of Sharon Rd and Reading Rd in Sharonville at 4:30 PM. and march to Gower Park. Please arrive by 4:15 PM. Degree members please wear a K of C shirt if possible; if not a white or dark blue shirt.

For more information contact  Steve Gehring at 513-769-4763

Rosary at 7:45 PM, Meeting at 8 PM

Chapter Delegation form   Delegate Form 

If you want Chapter Minutes by email, please send your email address to  secretary

Directions and Contact information for  St. Michael Council #3382

Immaculate Conception Church - Dayton, Ohio

Grand Knights, Deputy Grand Knights, Financial Secretaries,
District Deputys
Program Directors and Council Officers

  State Tour Flyer

(Attendance allows councils to have the information in had to get off to a great start for the new fraternal year.  Council's are asked to have two members from their council present at the tour meeting.)

For additional information contact: Dave Helmstetter State Treasurer Phone: 419-394-1180

The 38th Annual Ohio State Council Knights of Columbus Family Campout will be held July 24 -30th, 2006 at Longs Retreat - 50 Bell Hollow Road, Latham, Ohio 45646  937-588-3725

2006 State Campout Reservation Form  

For additional information contact: Richard S. Cmar  at 513-732-3592  

Northside Council #1683:

The following is important information in your packet that requires a response:

Qualifying sheets for pitchers with no K of C average over the last three years.
Participants (Name, Council, Entry Fee)
Council representative name and phone number
Entry fees are the following: Singles $??.00 Doubles $?.00 per person, $??.00 per team
Deadline to return registration form and entry fee.

Call Denny Obert Sr. 513-923-4822 home 513-353-4913 work

Les Hendricks, PGK 513-922-8853

K of C Forms are now available on-line at  Supreme Council or from Council Report Forms

Assembly Officers: Annual Assembly Audit Form (#1315) due by August 1st.

Squires: Officers: Chairman and Counselor's Report (#468) due by August 1st.

Rosary at 7:15 PM, Meeting at 7:30 PM

Chapter Delegation form    Delegate Form

If you want Chapter Minutes by email, please send your email address to  Secretary

Directions and Contact information for  Norwood Council #1162

The Columbian Squires was created from the vision of Brother Barnabas McDonald, F. S. C. Born in Ogdensburg, NY in 1865. Brother Barnabas entered the Christian Brothers novitiate in 1885. After spending years improving conditions in institutions and foster families for needy boys, he was appointed to head the Boys Life Bureau of the Knights of Columbus, and asked to develop a youth organization for the Order.

Through his efforts the Columbian Squires program was conceived and, on August 4, 1925, at the 43rd Annual Meeting of the Supreme Council in Duluth, Minn., the very first investiture was held and Duluth Circle 1 was instituted.

Beginning in 1924 Brother Barnabas spent several years teaching a graduate course at the University of Notre Dame in Indiana and conducting seminars on working with young people. In 1829 Brother Barnabas died at age 64. He is buried at Gate of Heaven Cemetery in Hawthorne, NY. A short distance from his grave stands a large cross erected in his honor by the members of the organization he founded 75 years ago.

Approximately 30,000 Squires belong to more than 1,000 Circles. The Squires are active throughout the United States, Canada, the Philippines, Mexico, Puerto Rico, and Guam. Squires'activities are many, varying from spiritual to active service for the Church and community. Each circle elects officer members from their own rank, teaching skills of leadership and responsibility. The year 2000 marked the 75th anniversary of the Squires — 75 years of providing support to thousands of young men on their way to adulthood.

The Columbian Squires program was begun in order to give young men a better opportunity in life – a chance to receive the leadership training and the spiritual and moral guidance they will need in order to succeed. Many different types of organizations for young men exist in today’s world; what makes the Squires different?

Purcell Council will sponsor the Silver Rose Program on August 2nd at 7:30 PM before the Chapter meeting.  This is the only appearance that the Silver Rose will make in the Cincinnati area before it will be passed on to Kentucky. Please join us as we celebrate this very special icon.

Directions and Contact information for  Purcell Council #2798

Life and Legacy of Father Michael J. McGivney

Parish Priest -- Father Michael McGivney and American Catholicism, a new biography on the Order's founder, is now available online. Written by best-selling author Douglas Brinkley and Julie M. Fenster, the book is a fascinating account of Father McGivney's world and the people who influenced him and came to know his greatness.

Click here or on cover image to order through Amazon.com.

Msgr. Gerdes Council #3123

Annual Chicken and Corn Dinner
Place: Gerdes Hall - 1800 Ohio Pike, Amelia
Time: Doors Open 5:30 PM
Serving: 6:30 PM to 7:30 PM
Adult tickets $12.00; Family tickets $25.00
Widow tickets $6.00

Call Charlie Hughes 513-752-3127, Bill Dye 513-752-4673 or Joe Liotta 513-753-0581 for tickets.

Gates open at 1 PM

Purcell Council's Family Picnic will be on Sunday August 06, 2006 at Strickers Grove.  Metts, bratts, hot dogs, hamburgers, and corn on the cob will again be available at a very nominal cost.  Drinks and rides are free.  Get your families together with other council families for a good time for a very low admission of $6.00 per person, $12.00 per couple, or $25.00 per family (consisting of those in your immediate household).  There will be games for children of all ages and a horse shoe and corn hole tournament. Please remember that you are not allowed to bring in your own cooler with beer.

GK Jim Bedel  Phone: 513-481-8184

Directions and Contact information for  Purcell Council #2798

For more information, check out  www.wydusa.org or www.wyd.org

Knights of Columbus Family Week, provides councils with the opportunity to show appreciation for their families and a chance to hold family activities.

During Family Week, and through the entire year, work to strengthen families by nourishing wholesome home life.

• Urge families to take time out of their schedules to spend time together and talk.

• Encourage members and their families to choose the Holy Family as their model of interdependence, sharing and respect for authority.

Councils throughout the Order regularly sponsor support groups for new parents, scholarships, baby-sitting services, fund-raisers for families in need, clothing and food drives for needy families, seminars of parenting, family recognition programs, and other family-related projects.

Our celebration of the family doesn’t have to be a private matter. Open it up to non-members, prospects, parishioners, friends, priests, religious and anyone else in your community.

Let people throughout your community join your celebration and show the world that families make up the skyline of our communities.

K of C Forms are now available on-line at  Supreme Council or found in the Council Report Forms booklet.

The Worthy Master David Hoffman, Has scheduled a Fourth Degree Exemplification for Saturday, August 25th, 2007.

The Exemplification will be held at Lima Loyalty Council #2661

The Master has reserved rooms for those who wish to stay overnight. Special room rates will be $98 per night (+tax). You may reserve a room at this rate no later than Feb. 28, 2007. When making reservations, identify yourself as Knight of Columbus using code: CKCOO.

Candidate(non-priest) Fee $70.00. The Candidate Fee includes: fee to Supreme, membership pin, social baldric, certificate, and cadidates banquet meal. The Banquet fee is 30.00 for candidate's wife, and other Sir Knights and their Ladies. Ladies Tea/Luncheon($5) Candidate (Priest) Fee $45.00

Saturday - August 25
8 AM to 10:15 PM - Registration
10:30 PM - Mass at St. Charles Borromeo Catholic Church (S. Cable Rd and W. Elm) - Formal Attire
11:30 AM - Late Candidate Registration
12:00 PM - Lunch Buffet at Council Hall following Mass - Formal Attire
Candidates report to Diocesan Marshal following the luncheon
1:30 PM - Exemplification Ceremony Sir Knights in Full Regalia
1:30 PM - Ladies Program - Semi formal attire
~4:00 PM - Class picture after Exemplification

If you would like information on how you can become a Member of the Fourth Degree, or If you would like a Sir Knight to visit your Council to speak about the Fourth Degree, talk to your Grand Knight or call one of Faithful Navigators of your local Assembly.

Exemplification Forms 2007

The Emblem of the Fourth DegreeThe emblem of the Fourth Degree features the dove, the cross and the globe. The dove is the symbol of the Holy Spirit and reflects peace. This symbol of peace hovers over the globe (the earth). Both the dove and the globe are mounted on a variation of the Crusader's Cross found on the tunics and capes of the knights who battled to regain the Holy Land from the pagans. The colors of the emblem, red, white and blue, are the colors of the flag of our country in which our order originated. The colors of our emblem reflect the basic principle of the Fourth Degree, Patriotism.

Hosted by St. John's Council #13608:

Worthy District Deputies and Council Officers:

The programs will be presented by the Ohio State Council personnel from the Cincinnati Archdiocese and include topics like the following:  Membership, Officer Responsibilities, General Program Information, Effective Online Reporting, Ceremonials and Protocol, and More!.

All members are invited to attend!  Council Officers and Chairman should make attendance a priority!.

The Cincinnati area session will be held Wednesday, AUGUST 29 at St. John's Council #13608 at 7:30 p.m. 

  Leadership Promo

Moderated by State Treasurer David Helmstetter.)

Check payable to: Ohio State Council - K of C and mailed to State Secretary:

Larry Moegling  - State Secretary
202 Bohl Drive
Marietta, OH 45750-5340
740-373-1182
If you have any questions or need additional information, please call or email at anytime.

See Ohio State Council website for more information.

The State Program Forms are now available on-line at  Ohio State Council for each program activity.

More information now available on-line at  Ohio State Council for football program.
Roland Bator,PSD 330-220-1864
4802 White Oaks Drive
Brunswick, OH 44212-2452

Rosary at 7:15 PM, Meeting at 7:30 PM

Chapter Delegation form   Delegate Form

If you want Chapter Minutes by email, please send your email address to  Secretary

For a copy of the William J. Rieckleman Memorial Award generally recognized as the Greater Cincinnati "Knight of the Year" Award,   Rieckleman Award.doc this document in in word format. You can click  Here for listing of previous winners. Forms can be emailed to Christopher Anderson  by 6 PM on Saturday November 16.

Directions and Contact information for  Archbishop Elder Council #1195

What: Dam/RiverFest
Where: Father Butler Council Hall
When: September 7th  - Knights Family Day
           September 8th & 9th  3:00 PM - 10:30 PM
Food: Dam Burgers (with beer sauteed onions) Dam Dogs, Metts and Fries Beer and Soda Pop also available!
Fun: DJ  Both Nights
Contact for more information is Al Kuhlmann at 513-539-0597

What: Father John Roettele K of C Golf Outing
Where: Fairfield Golf Center John Gray Road Fairfield. OH
When: Sunday, September 9th Tee time 11:30 AM
Details: 4 Person Scramble $60 per person / $110 per couple Includes greens fees, cart, box lunch and drinks during round plus cook-out at Sacred Heart Church afterwards
Contact for more information is: Donald Regner at 513-867-0548 or Steve Rosenbauer at 939-2335

Hero's Fund(Knights of Columbus)   [ Video: 12 min. ]

The story of the Order's response to assisting the families of the police, firefighter and rescue personnel killed during the Sept. 11, 2001, terrorist attacks is now available through the Knights of Columbus Heroes Fund video. Through interviews with Knights of Columbus field agents, the families of victims, and Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson, this production covers the story of the almost immediate aid provided by the Order.

  Audio / video clips require RealPlayer, a free download. Patriot Day Resolution: publ089.107.pdf 911 Remberance

The Knights of Columbus World Day of Prayer for Peace strives to unite Knights, Catholics and all people of good will – regardless of their religious faith – in prayer for peace.

While Sept. 11 will always be remembered for the tragic loss of American lives, Knights hope that this somber occasion will be the foundation of an annual opportunity for a day of earnest prayer for peace in the world.

“The World Day of Prayer for Peace will bring the world to the Church’s message of peace and reconciliation, so that religion will always be a cause for mutual respect and harmony, and never for violence or hatred,” said Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson.

“In a special way, we remember the brave men and women of the military who work tirelessly, even to the point of sacrificing their own lives, to bring about true peace rooted in justice,” he added.

 12 Noon to 12 Midnight

Held at St. Columbkille Church parking lot, Wilminton, Ohio. Live Entertainment. German Music, German Food, German Beer and Wine, Kids Games & Rides, Monte Carlo, Texas Hold'em tournament, Craft Booths. Come watch the OSU and othr games in our Biergarten. Fun for the whole Family!

For more information visit: www.wilmingtonoktoberfest.org

Directions and Contact information for  Father O'Donoghue(Wilmington) Council #3369

History of The Blue Mass: In 1934, a Catholic Priest by the name of Thomas Dade from Baltimore, Maryland Archdiocese initiated the Catholic Police and Firemen's Society while stationed at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Washington, D.C. About 1,100 police and firemen dressed in blue uniforms marched into St. Patrick's Catholic Church for the celebration of the First Blue Mass on September 29th, 1934.

The Blue Mass will honor of our courageous Public Safety Professionals who so generously dedicate their lives to the protection and safety of our area. The BLUE MASS, celebrated to honor the men and women in blue, has become an annual tradition in cities across the United States.

Worthy Sir Knights:

It is my pleasure to issue this First Official Call Notice for the Hennepin Province Annual Meeting. A block of rooms is being held at the Best Western Sterling Inn Banquet and Conference Center for September ?? and ??, 2007.

Please call the hotel directly at 586-979-1400 or toll free 800-953-1400 and reference the Knights of Columbus Group to receive the special hotel room rate (1-4 guests) plus current hotel tax.  The special group rate is $89.00 per night, plus hotel tax.  The Reservation Department hours are Monday - Friday from 8:00 AM to 8:00 PM and Saturday and Sunday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

• Hotel check-in time is 3:00 PM and check-out time is 11:00 AM.
• Included in the room rate is used of the indoor water park for guest occupying the room (maximum of 4 guest per room)
• Cancellation policy is before 4:00 PM 24 hours prior to arrival date.

Provincial Meeting First Call Letter In Memoriam Program Book Ad Request

Fraternally Yours,

SK George L Mallison, Vice Supreme Master

Fourth Degree Sir Knigths and Assemblies:

Sir Knights 3:30 PM, Mass at 4:00 PM, Reception to follow at the Cathedral Gardens.More Information Please contact  SK Richard Tabler, Marshall Southern OH District, 513-598-1665

Directions and Contact information for  Cathedral Basilica of the Assumption

History of Red Mass

The solemn votive Mass in honor of the Holy Spirit, is celebrated annually at the opening of the judicial year. Judges and lawyers attend in a body, joined by public officials and law faculty members. Although this Mass is used at the opening of legislative assemblies and school terms, indications suggest it was first associated with the law profession, and the appellation "Red Mass" customarily refers to the Mass initiating the legal year.

This venerable custom originated in Europe in the 13th century. From the time of Edward I, the Mass was offered at Westminster Abbey at the opening of the Michaelmas term. It received its name trom the fact that the celebrant was vested in red and the Lord High justices were robed in brilliant scarlet. They were joined by the university professors with doctors among them displaying red in their academic gowns. Today the Catholic judges assemble at the Westminster Cathedral for the celebration of the Red Mass, and a short distance away in ancient Westminster Abbey the non-Catholic jurists attend religious worship.

In France, the inauguration of the judicial year was celebrated annually at the famous Sante-Chapelle. Although the chapel was desecrated during the French Revolution, it was restored by Louis Phillipe and dedicated exclusively to the use of the "Messe Rouge". In 1906, the Parliament secularized the Chapel and the celebration transferred to Saint-Germain-1' Auzerrois.

The Red Mass has also been traditionally identified with opening of the Sacred Roman Rota, the supreme judicial body of the Catholic Church.

The inauguration of the Red Mass in the United States occurred in new York City on October 6, 1928. This Mass was celebrated at Old St. Andrew's Church on Duane Street with Cardinal Patrick Hayes presiding. Other localities followed, e.g., Boston, Chicago, New Orleans, San Francisco and Washington D:c. Over 25 cities witness this testimonial offaith each year, and the trend is on the increase. In the US. not only Catholic but also Protestant and Jewish members of the judiciary and legal profession attend the Mass.

The Red mass is offered to invoke divine guidance and strength during the coming term of Court. It is celebrated in honor of the Holy Spirt as the source of wisdom, understanding, counsel and fortitude, gifts which shine forth preeminently in the dispensing of justice in the courtroom as well as in the individual lawyer' s office.

The Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church is a digest of the essential truths of the Catholic Faith presented in a simple and readable manner.

Catholics' hunger for the faith continues to grow. Pope Benedict XVI gives the Church the "food" that is seeks in the 598 questions and answers in the Compendium of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. This 200-page volume offers a quick synopsis of the essential contents of the faith as promulgated in the Catechism of the Catholic Church. Like the 1992 Catechism, the Compendium has a four-part structure, and includes a section on common prayers and Catholic doctrinal formulas. Because of the question-and-answer format, catechetical leaders-parents, pastors, teachers, principals, and catechists-have a unique opportunity to dialogue with the faithful, and reinvigorate the Church's ongoing mission of evangelization and catechesis. Individuals can come "to know the unfathomable riches of the salvific mystery of Jesus Christ" by reading, using, and memorizing parts of the Compendium of the Catechism. An essential tool for youth and young adults, the Compendium is the perfect companion to a youth or young adult's Bible, spiritual reading, or textbook. Catechetical leaders in high schools, colleges, and parishes will appreciate its versatility-as a reference book, discussion starter, or core resource for RCIA programs.

Click on cover image to order through USCCB Publishing  and enter discount code E003 at checkout for bulk orders, or E004 for quantities under 25.

Location: VOA Park

West Chester, enter park off Cox Road.

Time: 9 AM to Noon

Adm: Boys and Girls age 10 thur 14

For more information contact Bob Hudson Phone: 513-

Supreme Council Information about Soccer Challenge

The Rosary Rally on October 8, 2006 at 2:30 PM at the University of Dayton Arena. This is a call for all Sir Knights with full regalia to participate. The Sir Knight call is 1:30 pm on October 8, 2006, at the U.D. Arena. Enter Gate "C" then go to the northwest arena area (Loading Dock area).

There is a meeting for an Assembly representative (Commander, or his designee) to go over the logistics, on Tuesday, October ?, 2006, at Dayton Council 500, 267 Bainbridge St., Dayton, OH at ?:00pm.

If you have any questions, please call me at 937-256-1497 (home), 937-838-1158 (cell), or email me at  Jeff Wiedeman  Fr. Kuhlman Commander

Payment to be made to  Supreme Council

The Mt. Healthy Haunted Hall, entering it's 18th year of scares, will open September 28 this year and runs until October 27. All season, mild mannered parishioners involved with the Boy Scouts and the Knights of Columbus transform themselves from well mannered citizens into manic clowns, goblins, mad doctors and more. There's the usual Frankenstein, Mummy, Werewolf, Dracula and assorted Undead. The Vortex Tunnel will mess with your sense of equilibrium. The Electric Chari will curl your hair and beware of the Spinning Floor. And don't forget the Blackout Maze at the end.

A few changes this year - Admissions is $10 with a $2 discount for canned good donation that are distributed through St. Vincent DePaul Society. New this year is a "Fast Pass" admission option which will take you to the front of the line for $15 (no discount allowed). The Haunted Hall is sponsored this year by The Wiz radio station and there will be special station promotions through the entire month.>/p>

Also this year we will be having two "Lights Up" performances on Sunday afternoons where the lights will be left on overhead and the scare factor will be almost non-existent. This is primarily for younger kids who want to go through but their parents would like them to be able to sleep at night. The ghouls will be passing out candy as a bonus. Admission for Lights Up is $7 per person (no discount allowed).

Come out one Friday(8 - 11 PM), Saturday(8 - 11 PM), or Sunday(7 - 9 PM) nights the Haunted Hall is open and get the bejeebers scared out of you. For more information, call 513-729-1974. www.CincyHaunts

Fr. Dale Peterka, chaplain of Greater Cincinnati Chapter, requests the honor of your presence at the annual banquet of the right to life community. "An Evening For Life" is scheduled for Thursday October 18 at Cintas Center, Xavier University, Cincinnati.

One table-of-ten is already reserved and in the process of being filled. We Knights have always supported the right to life for all persons. At the annual banquet, we join for an evening of celebration with the whole right-to-life community in our area.

It's a treat to spend some time with literally hundreds of people who respect and support what we Knights respect and support. Please call and leave a message with  Fr. Dale Peterka if you would like to attend Home: 513-791-3238 Office: 513-686-5330. Cost is $40.

Plan to attend  Right to Life of Greater Cincinnati's Evening for Life, Thursday, October 18, at Cintas Center, Xavier University, Cincinnati, reception 5:30 p.m. and dinner 6:30 p.m.

The evening will feature guest speaker Peter Bronson   plus Life Award Recipient, Jane Hoffman

Tickets are $40 per person; $30 for students.  Sponsorship opportunities are available for families, businesses, and organizations, call 513-728-7870. Reserve a table and bring your family and friends!

To attend and/or sponsor Evening for Life, print banquet,  then mail your reservation to: Right to Life of Greater Cincinnati, 1802 W. Galbraith Rd., Cincinnati, OH 45239

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