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Knights of the Patriotic 4th Degree hold unwaveringly to what is right and honorable, working to keep God in the civic arena, serving the life of the Church, and defending laws that recognize the sanctity of life and true religious liberty.
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News from the Assembly
Dear Sir Knights:
Wednesday night San Juan Diego Assembly had elections for officers for the next fraternal year beginning July 1.
The following will be our officers for next year:
Faithful Navigator – SK Bobby Donahoo
Faithful Captain – SK Chris Copeland
Faithful Pilot – SK Nic Stevens
Faithful Scribe – SK Al Obregon
Faithful Inner Sentinel – SK Burnie Vaughn
Faithful Outer Sentinel – SK Ron Weldon
Faithful Admiral – SK Rob Meyer
Faithful Comptroller – SK Mike Broom
Faithful Purser – SK George Velek
Faithful 3 Year Trustee – SK Jim Bossert, PFN
Continuing from the current year:
Faithful 2 Year Trustee – SK Bill Jackson, PFN
Faithful 1 Year Trustee – SK Ralph Foster, PFN
The appointed positions have yet to be announced by the Faithful Navigator elect.
And, speaking of elections, there are two election cycles coming up for most of us who live here in Tarrant County.
This Saturday, May 12, are school board and city elections. To find out what is on YOUR ballot and the location of your polling place, check out the Tarrant County Elections website. Go to voter lookup to find yourself, your precinct, etc.
Tuesday, May 29 is the Texas Primary election. Besides the various candidates, there are also some initiatives that are very important.
Events Coming up :
May 12, Saturday, we will be working on our Flag Illumination Project. We need your help!. This project will be submitted as our entry for the “To be a Patriot” award. Please see details below.
May 13 – Mothers Day- Don’t forget your Moms and the other significant mothers in your life.
Religious Liberties still under attack:
Gentlemen. In spite of what we may have heard or read in the media, the current administration in Washington, DC is still trying to force the Catholic Church to violate her conscience by making her include contraception, sterilization, and abortion-causing drugs in health insurance policies provided to employees of Catholic institutions, in direct conflict with the 1st Amendment to the U.S. Constitution. Some are trying to paint this as being about denying people access to birth control. That is not the issue. The issue is the government interfering in the free practice of our religion. Please see the letter by Cardinal Dolan, President of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, and find out how you can have a voice in this most important issue.
Also, check out the following links at the US Conference of Catholic Bishops:
http://www.usccb.org/issues-and-action/religious-liberty/our-first-most-cherished-liberty.cfm
Upcoming Events: (Notice the change in the location for the abortion mill)
Please check the website for the latest information on Honor Guards. www.4thdegree2857.org
May 2012:
May 12 – 8:00am- Flag Pole Illumination project @SEAS pond. This is tentative pending final confirmation with parish staff. We’ll run wire and conduit to light up “Old Glory” and our other flags. All hands are welcome to help. We will need some heavy duty extension cords (larger gauge wire), heavy duty weed eaters or brush cutters to make room for us to get the conduit laid in. Please contact me if you are able to help. Rob Meyer , 817 821-1541.
May 19 – 9:00am- Rehearsal for Honor Guard at National Cemetery. Casual clothing. Must be on time
May 20 – 6:30am – Pancake Breakfast @ SEAS
May 21 – 7:00pm (6:30pm report) Honor Guard @ SEAS for Confirmation
May 23 - 7:00pm (6:30pm report) Honor Guard @ SEAS for Confirmation
May 28 – 10:00am report time- Memorial Day Honor Guard at the National Cemetery in Dallas
June 2012:
June 13 – Installation of Officers @ KC # 759 Hall, Keller.
July 2012:
July 20- San Juan Diego Awards Ceremony @ Coors Hospitality Suite
San Juan Diego Prayer list:
Prayer Requests: (please send me yours and I will include them)
Fr. Morris, Our District Friar
All of Our Clergy, Religious, and Seminarians – For God’s wisdom and blessings. Please pray for priest vocations to the Chaplain Corps of the US Armed Forces.
S.K. Ronaldo Mercado, our sponsored seminarian. For his discernment and vocation. THIS IS FINALS WEEK FOR Ronaldo and his fellow seminarians. Pray that they do well!
Luciana Woolbright- mother of SK Chris Woolbright –hospitalized in a coma with brain cancer. Pray for her comfort and for the whole Woolbright family.
Madison York- Daughter of S.K. Roger York, for a serious health condition.
S.K. Richard Buswold – For his health and healing
Gerry McCleary –90 yr old Mother of SK Steve McCleary. His mom has macular degeneration, diabetes, recovering from hip replacement, etc. Steve is 24/7 caregiver for her. Please pray for Gerry AND Steve.
Brother Joe Rustand, son of S.K. Deacon Jerry Rustand. Thanksgiving- Cancer Free!
Lady Edie Dowling – Wife of S.K. Jim Dowling, GK of Co #759, She is recovering from hip replacement surgery.
Stephen Propp – for the repose of his soul. Nephew of S.K. Bob Propp, PFN.
S. K. Ken Robinson – Recovering from hernia surgery on April 11.
Lady Velma Garcia – Wife of S.K. Ug Garcia. Recovering from hip replacement surgery on 4/2.
Terri Bossert – Recovering from oral surgery. Wife of S.K. Jim Bossert, Faithful Admiral
Donna Davis - Mother-in-law of S.K. Ron Kaminski , as she recovers from cancer surgery.
S.K. Jack Zwit – San Juan Diego Assembly,for his health, healing, and employment. Please also pray for his wife Debbie while they go through this difficult time.
S. K. Michael Broom – San Juan Diego Assembly, Suffering from Parkinson’s disease
S. K. Tom Sheely- Tom is recovering at home from a fractured pelvis, as well as treatment from cancer of the jaw. Please visit him and pray for him. Please call Lady Kathy first- (682 554-4816)
Paul Nichols, father of Sir Knight Bill Nichols. Paul suffered a mild heart attack and has other health issues.
Lady Moira Jones wife of S.K. Tom Jones, for health and healing.
S.K. Stan Morris – San Juan Diego Assembly, and Council #7641
Gary Brothers – Cousin of Lady Carol Vaughn (Wife of S.K. Burnie Vaughn) –He is in a long fight with cancer
Lady Rita Weldon – Wife of S.K. Ron Weldon – For Health and healing.
S. K. Richard Mutschler – For health and strength.
Angelina Corso – Daughter of S.K. Mike Corso; Now officially advanced to postulant of Franciscan Sisters of the Renewal. Pray for her vocation
For an end to the scourge of abortion.
For all who are unemployed or concerned about their employment.
All of our Armed Forces, Veterans, Law Enforcement, Firefighters, EMS, and other First Responders.
“For these and all the others, whether or not on our prayer list, we ask our Lord for healing and comfort to the afflicted and their families, for those grieving the loss of a loved one, and for the repose of the soul of the deceased. We ask the intercession of our Patron St. Juan Diego and Our Lady of Guadalupe for all of our brothers and their family members in distress. Amen.”
Sponsored Seminarian information:
He is also a member of our assembly. Please keep Ronaldo in your prayers. Feel free to write to him or email.
Ronaldo Mercado
Assumption Seminary
2600 Woodlawn Ave.,
San Antonio, TX 78228-5196
(210) 734-5137
RMERCADO888@YAHOO.COM
Faithfully yours in Christ,
S.K. Rob Meyer
Faithful Navigator
San Juan Diego Assembly #2857
817 821-1541