Brothers,

AD MAJOREM DEI GLORIAM (FOR THE GREATER GLORY OF GOD)

Upcoming Church Events for:

Nov 28 Thanksgiving Day

Nov 30 Rosary Prior to 5:30pm Vigil Mass. The rosary will be led by Pat Irmen.

Dec 06 1^st Friday Eucharistic Adoration (8am to 8pm).

Dec 07 Rosary of the Unborn at Planned Parenthood Abortion Facility, start at 9 am

Dec 12 Holy Hour in the Perpetual Adoration Chapel 8:45AM to 9:45AM

Dec 25 Christmas Day

Dec 28 Rosary Prior to 5:30pm Vigil Mass. The rosary will be led by Tom Kotz.

Even though All Souls Day has passed, we should continue to pray for the Holy Souls in purgatory. In fact, the Church dedicates the entire month of November to these suffering souls, urging us to remember them in our prayers.   Here are 5 ways to pray for the Holy Souls this month: 1. Visit a Cemetery (and Gain a Plenary Indulgence!) One of the most impactful acts of prayer for the Holy Souls is visiting a cemetery, where a plenary indulgence, applicable only to the Holy Souls, is available each day from November 1st - November 8th. A plenary indulgence removes all temporal punishment due to sin, so it is a wonderful gift to give to the Holy Souls. To gain the indulgence, follow these steps: Visit a cemetery and pray for the deceased. Fulfill the usual conditions for a plenary indulgence: go to Confession, receive Holy Communion, pray for the intentions of the pope (for example, an Our Father, Hail Mary, and Glory Be), and be free from all attachment to sin, even venial sin. The confession may be completed within a few weeks before or after the indulgenced work and can count for a number of plenary indulgences. Holy Communion and the prayers for the Holy Father must be done for each work (preferably on the day of the work, but they can be done several days before or after). 2. Pray the Rosary or Chaplet of Divine Mercy Both the Rosary and the Chaplet of Divine Mercy are powerful ways to intercede for the souls in purgatory. The Rosary brings the consolation of our loving Blessed Mother to souls in need. Similarly, the Divine Mercy Chaplet, especially when prayed at 3 p.m. (the Hour of Mercy), is a plea for God’s mercy on all souls, especially those suffering purification.

3. Offer the Sacrifice of the Mass Attending Mass is one of the greatest acts of charity we can perform for the deceased. The Holy Mass is the most powerful prayer because it is Christ offering Himself, the most perfect Sacrifice, to the Father. You can even arrange for Masses to be offered specifically for deceased loved ones or for the forgotten souls in purgatory. You can also offer your reception of Holy Communion up for a soul in need.  4. Perform Acts of Sacrifice and Charity We can also aid the Holy Souls by offering up sacrifices and acts of charity, such as fasting, abstaining from favorite foods, or giving alms. Any small sacrifice can become a source of grace for these souls when we offer it with love. 5. Pray the “Eternal Rest” Prayer The “Eternal Rest” prayer is a traditional and simple way to remember the Holy Souls. You can pray it anytime, especially when passing by a cemetery or in moments of quiet: Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Amen.   In this month of November, let’s remember our connection to the Holy Souls and dedicate our prayers, sacrifices, and Masses for them. Our prayers can truly make a difference, hastening their entrance into the eternal joy of heaven, where they will surely intercede for us in turn. (Taken from an email article I received from “Get Fed” on November 6, 2024.)

Thank you to all who support our Faith Programs.

"Those who pray do more for the world than those who fight, and if the world goes from bad to worse, it is because there are more battles than prayers". General George S. Patton.

“The Lord is my light and my salvation, of whom should I be afraid?” Ps 27:1

Vivat Jesus!

Dave Hetrick
Faith Director
God Bless You

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COUNCIL’S “ADOPTED” SEMINARIAN

Capuchin Seminarian Brother Yovani Salas, our "adopted" RSVP seminarian is stationed in Beacon,NY where he is helping in the infirmary. He will continue the rest of the year in Brooklyn, NY where he will be working in several different apostolates.

Please keep Brother Yovani and all seminarians in your prayers.

Brother Knights….

Over the past six weeks since Hurricane Helene caused catastrophic damage in western North Carolina, our council has provided much service to our community. Brothers John Tadey and Pat Irmen joined me a couple of times to unload more than 50 pallets of water delivered to St. Barnabas Church in Arden. Many of yoor council brothers unloaded several trucks delivering water, food, and other supplies to Asheville Catholic School and St. Eugene Church. We also distributed these items to the school families, parish families, and people living in our local community and took a truck load to St. Andrew's Food Pantry in Mars Hill. Finally, on a weekly basis, our council has driven down to St. Barnabas Church to retrieve two pallets of bottled water and delivering it to Asheville Catholic School and St. Eugene Church.

Thank you to all my Brother Knights who have helped with these efforts, sometimes with getting short notice on truck deliveries. The great response for volunteers each of these times meant many hands made for light work. As Saint Paul said in his letter to the Ephesians: "For we are his handiwork, created in Christ Jesus for the good works that God has prepared in advance, that we should live in them."

Due to the after effects of Hurricance Helene, our annual Soccer Challenge at Asheville Catholic School is postponed until next April.

Our annual Veterans Day Breakfast has also been postponed to the new year as a Veterans Appreciation Breakfast.

Vivat Jesus,
Tom Kotz
Community Director
Email: [email protected]

Brothers,

AD MAJOREM DEI GLORIAM (FOR THE GREATER GLORY OF GOD)

Upcoming Church Events for:

Sep 28 Rosary Prior to 5:30pm Vigil Mass. The rosary will be led by Mark Simon.

Oct 04 1^st Friday Eucharistic Adoration (8am to 8pm).

Oct 05 Rosary of the Unborn at Planned Parenthood Abortion Facility, start at 9 am

Oct 10 Holy Hour in the Perpetual Adoration Chapel 8:45AM to 9:45AM

Oct 26 Rosary Prior to 5:30pm Vigil Mass. The rosary will be led by Doug Hauschild

We Must Give to God and to the Poor: The Difference Between Alms & Tithes

A common misunderstanding is that almsgiving and tithing are the same thing, or that one can substitute for the other.  In reality, they are two different acts of justice which are both required by the Gospel. 

Almsgiving is an act of justice which falls under the principle of the Universal Destination of Goods.  Thus, the goods of the earth, natural resources, are meant to be used by all people who need them.  Every person has the right to those goods which they need to live a decent life.  Each person has a right to work to procure these goods—suitable employment with a just wage is a human right.  If someone is in need or is poor, then they have a right to receive alms—and Christians have a duty to give them alms.  Christ is clear that we must give alms; it is not optional.

Almsgiving is divided into the seven spiritual and seven corporeal works of mercy, so there are a many ways we can give alms and many different causes or organizations we could support with them). We can certainly choose to give alms to charitable organizations (non-profits) who will use the money well.  We can also boycott organizations involved with various activities or products that do not align with the teachings of the Catholic Church. So in almsgiving, we can take account of how the alms may be used. 

Tithing is a completely different practice.  These two acts are similar only in material sense: both are acts of giving away money.  While almsgiving is a matter of justice towards others, towards the poor, tithing is a matter of justice towards God.  Tithing is an act of the virtue of religion, which is concerned with giving God His due.  Tithing is about giving a portion of our wealth back to God from whom it came. 

Traditionally, tithes were paid at a ten-percent rate.  While the Church no longer prescribes a set amount of tithes, Catholics are still bound on pain of mortal sin to monetarily contribute to the Church (CCC 2043).  As a precept of the Church, this is as vital a duty as attending mass on Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation.  We are bound to give money to the Church as an act of worship towards God and justice towards the Church who spiritually nourishes us through the sacraments.

Tithing and almsgiving are distinct.  Both are necessary.  They cannot be substituted for each other.  One cannot neglect either.  One cannot choose only one option.  One cannot do extra almsgiving instead of tithing, or extra tithing instead of almsgiving.  We must both give to God and give to the poor. Taken in part from an article in the 28 Aug. 2024 Catholic Exchange by Mathew McKenna

Thank you to all who support the programs put on by your Council.

Faith Director

September 2024

"Those who pray do more for the world than those who fight, and if the world goes from bad to worse, it is because there are more battles than prayers". General George S. Patton.

“The Lord is my light and my salvation, of whom should I be afraid?” Ps 27:1

Vivat Jesus!

Dave Hetrick
Faith Director
God Bless You

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COUNCIL’S “ADOPTED” SEMINARIAN

Capuchin Seminarian Brother Yovani Salas, our "adopted" RSVP seminarian is stationed in Beacon,NY where he is helping in the infirmary. He will continue the rest of the year in Brooklyn, NY where he will be working in several different apostolates.

Please keep Brother Yovani and all seminarians in your prayers.

Brother Knights….

Our annual Soccer Challenge at Asheville Catholic School is now scheduled for October 1st & 7th. We'll need plenty of help on both days. We'll start each day prepping the field beginning at 7:30am. The current schedule is:

Tuesday, October 1: 8th grade at 8:10am, 7th grade at 8:55am, and 4th grade at 10:15am

Monday, October 7: 6th grade at 8:10am and 5th grade at 8:55am

On October 7th, we'll also be taking the first load of food collected from the Parish Food Drive to Catholic Charities. We will start that immediately following completion of the Soccer Challenge on the 7th. We'll also take the final load of food to Catholic Charities on October 14. Look for emails with further details and to volunteer to help.

I hope you've already marked your calendars for November 8 and 9. We'll be hosting our annual Veterans Day Breakfast on Saturday, November 9 with setup on Friday evening, November 8.

Vivat Jesus,
Tom Kotz
Community Director
Email: [email protected]

Brothers,

AD MAJOREM DEI GLORIAM (FOR THE GREATER GLORY OF GOD)

Upcoming Church Events for:

Aug 24 Rosary Prior to 5:30pm Vigil Mass. The rosary will be led by Tom Kotz.

Aug 30-31 Eucharistic Congress @ Charlotte Convention Center

Sep 6 1^st Friday Eucharistic Adoration (8am to 8pm).

Sep 7 Rosary of the Unborn at Planned Parenthood Abortion Facility, start at 9 am

Sep 12 Holy Hour in the Perpetual Adoration Chapel 8:45AM to 9:45AM

Sep 28 Rosary Prior to 5:30pm Vigil Mass. The rosary will be led by Mark Simon

"Those who pray do more for the world than those who fight, and if the world goes from bad to worse, it is because there are more battles than prayers". General George S. Patton.

August 13^th we hosted a prayer service to celebrate the Feast Day of Blessed Fr. Michael J. McGivney. There were 15 Knights and parishioner at the prayer service. Father McGivney recognized the potential for the laity to actively participate in the mission of the Church so he founded the Knights of Columbus and instilled in them the principals; charity, unity and fraternity. Built around the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary, the prayer service featured writings from recent popes and reflections on the life of Blessed Michael McGivney.

Eucharistic Congress-August 30 and 31 details are on the Diocesan website charlottediocese.org. You can take part in a Eucharistic procession as it winds through uptown Charlotte and watch the premiere of “Triumph of the Heart” a feature-length movie about St. Maximilian Kolbe who sacrificed his life at Auschwitz. The convention is at the Charlotte Convention Center. Go for an hour or stay for both days, it is all free.

(Ancient) PRAYER TO ST. JOSEPH-I came across this prayer to St. Joseph in the KofC Vivat Jesus 2024 Edition. I especially like the line that goes like this: Press Him in my name and kiss His fine head for me and ask Him to return the kiss when I draw my last breath. “ask Him to return the kiss when I draw my last breath”, We ask St. Joseph to intercede for us on judgment day. Here is the entire prayer.

O St. Joseph, whose protection is so great, so strong, so prompt before the throne of God, I place in thee all my interests and desires.

O St. Joseph, assist me by thy powerful intercession and obtain for me all spiritual blessings through thy foster Son, Jesus Christ Our Lord, so that, having engaged here below thy heavenly power I may offer thee my thanksgiving and homage.

O St. Joseph, I never weary contemplating thee and Jesus asleep in thine arms, I dare not approach while He reposes near thy heart. Press him in my name and kiss His fine head for me and ask Him to return the kiss when I draw my dying breath.

St Joseph, Patron of departing souls, pray for me. Amen

Thank you to all who support the programs put on by your Council.

“The Lord is my light and my salvation, of whom should I be afraid?” Ps 27:1

Vivat Jesus!

Dave Hetrick
Faith Director
God Bless You

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COUNCIL’S “ADOPTED” SEMINARIAN

Capuchin Seminarian Brother Yovani Salas, our "adopted" RSVP seminarian is stationed in Beacon,NY where he is helping in the infirmary. He will continue the rest of the year in Brooklyn, NY where he will be working in several different apostolates.

Please keep Brother Yovani and all seminarians in your prayers.

Brother Knights….

Asheville Catholic School starts the new school year on August 21st. That means, we'll be holding the annual Soccer Challenge at the school in the next month or so. As soon as I coordinate the days, I'll get an email out to the membership asking for volunteers to help.

Mark your calendars for November 8 and 9. We'll be hosting our annual Veterans Day Breakfast on Saturday, November 9 with setup on Friday evening, November 8.

Vivat Jesus,
Tom Kotz
Community Director
Email: [email protected]

Brothers,

AD MAJOREM DEI GLORIAM (FOR THE GREATER GLORY OF GOD)

Upcoming Church Events for:

Jul 27 Rosary Prior To 5:30pm Vigil Mass. The rosary will be led by Doug Hauschild

Aug 2 1^st Friday Eucharistic Adoration (8am to 8pm).

Aug 3 Rosary of the Unborn at Planned Parenthood Abortion Facility, start at 9 am

Aug 8 Holy Hour in the Perpetual Adoration Chapel 8:45AM to 9:45AM

Aug 13 Blessed Fr. Michael J. McGivney Feast Day

Aug 31 Rosary Prior to 5:30pm Vigil Mass. The rosary will be led by Dave Hetrick

"Those who pray do more for the world than those who fight, and if the world goes from bad to worse, it is because there are more battles than prayers". General George S. Patton.

In the works:

Celebrate Fr. McGivney’s Feast Day- August 13^th we will host a prayer service for Blessed Michael McGivney. Father McGivney recognized the potential for the laity to actively participate in the mission of the Church so he founded the Knights of Columbus and instilled in us the principals; charity, unity and fraternity. We will celebrate the beatification of Blessed Michael McGivney through a special prayer service open to Knights, their families and the parish. Built around the Luminous Mysteries of the Rosary, the prayer hour features writings from recent popes and reflections on the life of Blessed Michael McGivney.

November & December we will conduct our “Keep Christ In Christmas” bumper sticker hand out program. We will hand out bumper stickers weekend of Nov 23-24 and on Dec 4 we will hit the ACS get out of school car line.

Thank you to all who support the programs put on by your Council.

This month we celebrated Independence Day and as our rosary intentions so aptly reminded us, that our freedom came at a very high price and we never take our freedom for granted. Remember and bless those who have served and continue to serve and we pray our country will watch over their families and meet their needs. Lastly we pray that freedom will spread throughout the world.

“The Lord is my light and my salvation, of whom should I be afraid?” Ps 27:1

Vivat Jesus!

Dave Hetrick
Faith Director
God Bless You

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COUNCIL’S “ADOPTED” SEMINARIAN

Capuchin Seminarian Brother Yovani Salas, our "adopted" RSVP seminarian is stationed in Beacon,NY where he is helping in the infirmary. He will continue the rest of the year in Brooklyn, NY where he will be working in several different apostolates.

Please keep Brother Yovani and all seminarians in your prayers.

Brother Knights….

Your officers are working on an activity schedule to lay out a 2024-2025 fraternal year calendar of events. We'll also be working with the church office to schedule the dates & times for some of the events. Once approved we'll get the information to you so you can plan better to help with some of the activities and events.

Paula and I want to wish you and your families a blessed and safe summer.

Vivat Jesus,
Tom Kotz
Community Director
Email: [email protected]

Brothers,

Vivat Jesus!

AD MAJOREM DEI GLORIAM (FOR THE GREATER GLORY OF GOD)

Upcoming Church Events for:

Jun 18 Ladies Appreciation Night in Lieu of Monthly Meeting

Jun 29 Rosary Prior To 5:30pm Vigil Mass. The rosary will be led by Tom Kotz

Jul 05 1^st Friday Eucharistic Adoration (8am to 8pm).

Jul 06 Rosary of the Unborn at Planned Parenthood Abortion Facility, start at 9 am

Jul 11 Holy Hour in the Perpetual Adoration Chapel 8:45AM to 9:45AM

Jul 27 Rosary Prior to 5:30pm Vigil Mass. Looking for a rosary leader.

Feast Day For Blessed Fr. Michael J. McGivney

My Brothers, the 4 program categories of the Order are Faith, Family, Community and Life.

Faith-We believe in the Sacred Heart of Jesus, that His Body and Blood are present at the sacrifice of the Mass, we show our love and praise at our one-on-one encounter with God during Adoration, we ask the Virgin Mary to hear our prayers and petitions and to intercede through her Divine Son, Jesus, on our behalf, and we are blessed with His unconditional love. We need your support forthese programs.

Family-we are thankful to our wives and children, without their support we could not accomplish the things we do such as collecting food for Catholic Charities, hand out “Keep Christ In Christmas” bumper stickers and other programs that help bond the family together. We need your support for these programs.

Community-As Knights are tasked with taking Jesus out to the people and place that need Him most by helping those disadvantaged members of our communities — the homeless, the addicted, the elderly who may feel isolated and abandoned, and many others. We conduct OP LAMB (Least Among My Brethren) to support the mentally challenged. We need your support for these programs.

Life-We defend life from conception to natural death. We send this message by walking in Marches for Life, praying the Rosary of the Unborn at Planned Parenthood. We need your support for these programs and programs like Aid and Support After Pregnancy (ASAP)

Thank you to all who do support the programs put on by your Council.

“The Lord is my light and my salvation, of whom should I be afraid?” Ps 27:1

Vivat Jesus!

Dave Hetrick
Faith Director
God Bless You

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COUNCIL’S “ADOPTED” SEMINARIAN

Capuchin Seminarian Brother Yovani Salas, our "adopted" RSVP seminarian, recently sent a letter to the council thanking the council for our $500 donation to him. In the letter he also stated:

"Because of your donation, you will help me to pay for my educational and traveling expenses during seminary. I thought I would give you an update on what stage of formation I am in.
I am now entering into my fourth year of post-novitiate with the Capuchin Franciscans. Currently for the summer I am stationed in Beacon,NY where I am helping in our infirmary;however, I will continue the rest of the year in Brooklyn, NY where I will be working in several different apostolates. This will be a time of further discernment as well as working with vulnerable populations. Brooklyn will be a big change for me, but I am looking forward to it! Please pray for me during this time of transition and for a good year in Brooklyn. Once again thank you for your support, and for all the good you do for the Church! You are in my prayers.

Please keep Brother Yovani and all seminarians in your prayers.

Brother Knights….

Thanks to Pat Irmen, Rick Lober, and Mark Simon who joined me to help grill and serve hot dog lunches to the students, faculty and staff during the Asheville Catholic School Field Day on May 30th.

Over the next month, or so, I'll be working with your new Grand Knight John Tadey along with the other officers and directors to lay out a 2024-2025 fraternal year calendar of events.

Paula and I want to wish you and your families a blessed and safe summer.

Vivat Jesus,
Tom Kotz
Community Director
Email: [email protected]

Brothers,

Vivat Jesus!

AD MAJOREM DEI GLORIAM (FOR THE GREATER GLORY OF GOD)

Upcoming Church Events for:

May 21 Monthly Meeting @ 7pm preceded by a Rosary for the Unborn starting @ 6:30pm

May 25 Rosary at 5:30pm Vigil Mass. The rosary will be led by Doug Hauschild

June 01 Rosary of the Unborn at Planned Parenthood Abortion Facility, start at 9 am

June 07 1^st Friday Eucharistic Adoration (8am to 8pm).

June 13 Holy Hour in the Perpetual Adoration Chapel 8:45AM to 9:45AM

June 29 Rosary at 5:30pm Vigil Mass. Looking for a rosary leader.

Holy Hour- For the past few months I have been writing about what we will be doing during our monthly Holy Hour. This month I would like to share with you “A Reflection on Eucharistic Adoration” by our Grand Knight Pat Irmen. He tells the “Why” and “What” of Eucharistic Adoration. You can view or download Pat's reflection at: A Reflection on Eucharistic Adoration

With our renewed spiritual awareness we continue to host a Holy Hour in the Perpetual Adoration Chapel (PAC) but please note the time change. We will begin at 8:45AM and not 9AM

Thank you to all who support the Faith Programs put on by your Council.

“The Lord is my light and my salvation, of whom should I be afraid?” Ps 27:1

Vivat Jesus!

Dave Hetrick
Faith Director
God Bless You

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COUNCIL’S “ADOPTED” SEMINARIAN

Capuchin Seminarian Brother Yovani Salas, our "adopted" RSVP seminarian, is now at Our Lady of the Angels Friary in Tucker, GA serving the Atlanta community. Please keep Yovani and all seminarians in your prayers.

Brother Knights….

Presentation of the Knights of Columbus Soccer Challenge and Free Throw Tournament awards was held on May 10th at Asheville Catholic School. Grand Knight Pat Irmen, Deputy Grand Knight, and District Deputy Dave Hetrick presented certificates and medallions to the winners of each age category.

We have one more event before the Asheville Catholic School summer recess. On Thursday, May 23rd we'll be grilling Hot Dogs for annual ACS Field Day.

Vivat Jesus,
Tom Kotz
Community Director
Email: [email protected]

Brothers,

Vivat Jesus!

AD MAJOREM DEI GLORIAM (FOR THE GREATER GLORY OF GOD)

Upcoming Church Events for:

Apr 16 Monthly Meeting @ 7pm preceded by a Rosary for the Unborn starting @ 6:30pm

Apr 27 Rosary prior to the 5:30pm Vigil Mass. The rosary will be led by Joe Wheeler.

May 03-05 State Convention in Durham

May 03 1^st Friday Eucharistic Adoration (8am to 8pm).

May 04 Rosary of the Unborn at Planned Parenthood Abortion Facility, start at 9 am

May 04 Sacramental Gifts for First Holy Communion

May 09 Holy Hour in the Perpetual Adoration Chapel 8:45AM to 9:45AM

May 12 Mothers Day

May 25 Rosary at 5:30pm Vigil Mass. The rosary will be led by Doug Hauschild

Holy Hour- We continue to host a Holy Hour in the Perpetual Adoration Chapel (PAC) but please note the time change. We will begin at 8:45AM and not 9AM. Please join us for an hour of prayer, scripture reading of the day, prayers for special intention, The Chaplet of Divine Mercy and concludes with personal time for your intention and prayers. This is a great opportunity to spend some time with God.

Annunciation of Our Lord/Day of the Unborn Observance-The actual feast day is March 25^th but since that day was during Easter week it was move to April 8. That won’t happen again for the next 5 years. There were 15 people there to celebrate the coming of the Angel Gabriel to announce to the Virgin Mary the special mission God had chosen for her in being the mother of His Son. Observed around the world, this day, when celebrated on March 25 is exactly nine months before Christmas, invites us to focus on the baby in the womb, and reminds us that Jesus was once an unborn child himself.

Sacramental Gifts for those taking part in their First Holy Communion on May 4. There will be approximately 84 children receiving their First Holy Communion. The Council in partnership with Faith Formation will hand out gifts to the communicants. The gift is a neat package of a rosary, scapula, rosary pouch, a pin and a booklet on how to pray the rosary.

State Convention-Your Worthy Grand Knight, Pat Irmen, and Deputy Grand Knight, John Tadey will be heading out to Durham on the 3^rd so please keep them in your prayers as they travel to and from Durham. Pray they are guided by the Holy Spirit as they make decisions the will affect the near future of the Knights in North Carolina.

By now you should have that the Diocese of Charlotte is getting a new Bishop,

Bishop-Elect Michael Martin who will be Ordained May 29.

Thank you to all who support the Faith Programs put on by your Council.

“The Lord is my light and my salvation, of whom should I be afraid?” Ps 27:1

Vivat Jesus!

Dave Hetrick
Faith Director
God Bless You

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COUNCIL’S “ADOPTED” SEMINARIAN

Capuchin Seminarian Brother Yovani Salas, our "adopted" RSVP seminarian, is now at Our Lady of the Angels Friary in Tucker, GA serving the Atlanta community. Please keep Yovani and all seminarians in your prayers.

Brother Knights….

Thanks to Bob Gance for coordinating our April 13 Spring Trash Pickup on Beaverdam Road and Culvern Street. Thanks to Brothers Matt Bradley, James Greene, Doug Hauschild, Pat Irmen, Steve Manfred, and Mark Simon for helping out. Two large trash bags were filled.

We have a few upcoming events at Asheville Catholic School:

May 10th - Presentation of the Knights of Columbus Soccer Challenge and Free Throw Tournament awards at Asheville Catholic School Pep Rally

May 23rd - Grill Hamburgers and Hot Dogs for Asheville Catholic School Field Day

Vivat Jesus,
Tom Kotz
Community Director
Email: [email protected]

Brothers,

Vivat Jesus!

AD MAJOREM DEI GLORIAM (FOR THE GREATER GLORY OF GOD)

Upcoming Church Events for:

Mar 19 Monthly Meeting @ 7pm preceded by a Rosary for the Unborn starting @ 6:30pm

Mar 23 Rosary prior to the 5:30pm Vigil Mass. The rosary will be led by Tom Kotz.

Mar 24 Palm Sunday

Mar 31 Easter Sunday.

Apr 05 1^st Friday Eucharistic Adoration (8am to 8pm).

Apr 06 Rosary of the Unborn at Planned Parenthood Abortion Facility, start at 9 am

Apr 08 Annunciation of Mary/Day of the Unborn Observance Prayer Service

Apr 11 Holy Hour in the Perpetual Adoration Chapel 9AM to 10AM

Apr 27 Rosary at 5:30pm Vigil Mass. The rosary will be led by Joe Wheeler

St. Joseph Pilgrim Icon prayer service, led by our GK Pat Irmen, despite the miniscule size of the print was able to do a good job on the presentation. There were 15 people who stayed after the 8 AM Mass to take part in the prayer service.

Holy Hour- We continue to host a Holy Hour in the Perpetual Adoration Chapel (PAC). Please join us for an hour of praying the rosary, daily scripture readings, prayers for special intention, The Chaplet of Divine Mercy and concludes with personal time for your intention and prayers. This is a great opportunity to spend some time with God.

Annunciation of Mary/Day of the Unborn Observance- April 8 is the feast day of the Annunciation of Mary/Day of the Unborn Observance. Come join us in celebrating the coming of the Angel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary to announce to her the special mission God had chosen for her in being the mother of His only son. There will be special intentions and we will pray the rosary using the Joyful Mysteries. Observed around the world, this day, exactly nine months before Christmas, invites us to focus on the baby in the womb, and reminds us that Jesus was once an unborn child himself. If you were expecting this to be on March 25^th or wondering why this was changed to April 8^th, since Mar 25 is during Easter week the Annunciation was moved to April 8^th.

“The Lord is my light and my salvation, of whom should I be afraid?” Ps 27:1

Vivat Jesus!

Dave Hetrick
Faith Director
God Bless You

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COUNCIL’S “ADOPTED” SEMINARIAN

Please keep Capuchin Seminarian Yovani Salas, our "adopted" RSVP seminarian and all seminarians in your prayers.

Brother Knights….

Thanks to Bob Gance, Dave Hetrick, Tim Leary, Hector Onate for helping out with paeking and traffic control at Asheville Catholic School's 17th Annual Shamrock Run on March 16th.

We have a few upcoming events at Asheville Catholic School:

May 10th - Presentation of the Knights of Columbus Soccer Challenge and Free Throw Tournament awards at Asheville Catholic School Pep Rally

May 23rd - Grill Hamburgers and Hot Dogs for Asheville Catholic School Field Day

Vivat Jesus,
Tom Kotz
Community Director
Email: [email protected]

Brothers,

Vivat Jesus!

AD MAJOREM DEI GLORIAM (FOR THE GREATER GLORY OF GOD)

Upcoming Church Events for:

Feb 20 Monthly Meeting @ 7pm preceded by a Rosary for the Unborn starting @ 6:30pm

Feb 20 St. Joseph Pilgrim Icon Prayer Service

Feb 24 Rosary at 5:30pm Vigil Mass. The rosary will be led by Doug Hauschild.

Mar 01 First Friday Eucharistic Adoration (8am to 8pm).

Mar 02 Rosary of the Unborn at Planned Parenthood Abortion Facility, start at 9 am

Mar 14 Holy Hour in the Perpetual Adoration Chapel 9AM to 10AM

Mar 23 Rosary prior to the 5:30pm Vigil Mass. The rosary will be led by Tom Kotz.

Mar 25 Annunciation of Mary/Day of the Unborn Observance Prayer Service

Mar 31 Easter Sunday

St. Joseph Pilgrim Icon prayer service, flowing from the Year of St. Joseph declared by Pope Francis in 2021, and inspired by his apostolic letter Patris Corde, will be hosted by the Knights of Columbus to honor St. Joseph and pray for his intercession in preserving, cultivating and passing on the Catholic faith to future generations. Please join us on February 20th after the 8 AM Mass to pray for the intercession of St. Joseph in raising, guarding and preparing future generations.

Holy Hour- We continue to host a Holy Hour in the Perpetual Adoration Chapel (PAC). Please join us for an hour of praying the rosary, daily scripture readings, prayers for special intention, The Chaplet of Divine Mercy and concludes with personal time for your intention and prayers. This is a great opportunity to spend some time with God.

Saturday Rosary-each month the number of people that attend this rosary increases by one or two people. We are also getting people to join us via the live-stream. Please come and join us on the last Saturday of the month at 5 PM and pray the rosary with us.

Annunciation Of Mary/Day of the Unborn Observance- March 25 is the feast day of the Annunciation of Mary/Day of the Unborn Observance. Come join us in celebrating the coming of the Angel Gabriel to the Virgin Mary to announce to her the special mission God had chosen for her in being the mother of His only son. There will be special intentions and we will pray the rosary using the Joyful Mysteries. Observed around the world, this day, exactly nine months before Christmas, invites us to focus on the baby in the womb, and reminds us that Jesus was once an unborn child himself.

Vivat Jesus!

Dave Hetrick
Faith Director
God Bless You

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COUNCIL’S “ADOPTED” SEMINARIAN

Please keep Capuchin Seminarian Yovani Salas, our "adopted" RSVP seminarian and all seminarians in your prayers.

Brother Knights….

The council held our annual Free Throw Tournamen at Asheville Catholic School on February 5th & 6th. Over 100 students participated. Thanks to all my Brother Knights who helped with the two day event. Special thanks to Aimee Crescend for helping to coordinate the dates and times for the school.

Asheville Catholic School asked the Knights of Columbus to help with the parking for the school's 17th Annual Shamrock Run on March 16th. I sent an email out to all the Knights with full details and asking to help. I hope you can help.

Vivat Jesus,
Tom Kotz
Community Director
Email: [email protected]

Brothers,

Vivat Jesus!

AD MAJOREM DEI GLORIAM (FOR THE GREATER GLORY OF GOD)

Upcoming Church Events for:

Jan 16 Monthly Meeting @ 7pm preceded by a Rosary for the Unborn starting @ 6:30pm Jan 27 Rosary at 5:30pm Vigil Mass. The rosary will be led by Pat Irmen

Feb 2 1^st Friday Eucharistic Adoration (8am to 8pm).

Feb 3 Rosary of the Unborn at Planned Parenthood Abortion Facility, start at 9 am

Feb 8 Holy Hour in the Perpetual Adoration Chapel 9AM to 10AM

Feb 14 Ash Wednesday and Valentine’s Day

Feb 24 Rosary prior to the 5:30pm Vigil Mass. The rosary will be led by Doug Hauschild.

Mar 31 Easter Sunday

Holy Hour-Last month we hosted our first Holy Hour in the Perpetual Adoration Chapel (PAC), with

10 Brothers and parishioners participate. The hour is comprised of praying the rosary, daily scripture readings, prayers for special intention, The Chaplet of Divine Mercy and concludes with personal time for your intention and prayers.

Ash Wednesday is the first day Lent and the beginning of our journey to Christ’s Resurrection, Easter Sunday. Maybe instead of giving up something for Lent you could do something extra during Lent. We offer many opportunities for additional prayer time. We have a Holy Hour on the 2^nd Thursday, you could be a Guardian at the first Friday Adoration, come pray with us at Planned Parenthood for the unborn on the first Saturday, at 5PM on the last Saturday of the month we pray the rosary in the church, or possibly come to pray the Rosary For The Unborn at 6:30PM prior to our meeting. We have many programs to choose from, and these programs are not just offered during lent but are offered every month. Commit to one or more for Lent, for 6 months or until next Ash Wednesday.

Joel 2:12-13

Even now, says the Lord,

Return to me with your whole heart,

With fasting, and weeping, and mourning;

Rend your hearts, not your garment,

And return to the Lord your God

Have a great 2024.

Vivat Jesus!

Dave Hetrick
Faith Director
God Bless You

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COUNCIL’S “ADOPTED” SEMINARIAN

Please keep Capuchin Seminarian Yovani Salas, our "adopted" RSVP seminarian and all seminarians in your prayers.

Brother Knights….

Our annual Free Throw Tournament will take place the mornings of February 5th and 6th at Asheville Catholic School. Look for an email soon asking for volunteers to help each day.

Thanks to Dave Hetrick for taking three boxes of 2024 calendars to the veterans serviced by the Charles George VA Medical Center. The calendars were donated by St. Eugene parishioners over the last eight weeks.

Vivat Jesus,
Tom Kotz
Community Director
Email: [email protected]

Brothers,

Vivat Jesus!

AD MAJOREM DEI GLORIAM (For the Greater Glory of God)

Upcoming Church Events:

Nov 21 Monthly Meeting @ 7pm preceded by a Rosary for the Unborn starting @ 6:30pm

Nov 23 Thanksgiving Day

Nov 25 Rosary prior to the 5:30pm Vigil Mass. The rosary will be led by Doug Hauschild

Nov 25&26 Hand out “Keep Christ In Christmas” Bumper Stickers after Mass

Nov 29 Hand out Bumper Stickers – Asheville Catholic School Car Line

Dec 01 1st Friday Eucharistic Adoration (8am to 8pm).

Dec 02 Rosary of the Unborn at Planned Parenthood Abortion Facility, start at 9 am

Dec 14 Community Holy Hour (Adoration) 9am – 10am

Dec 30 Rosary prior to the 5:30pm Vigil Mass. The rosary will be led by Mark Majewski

Thanks to the Brothers and their families who continue to support the monthly first Friday Adoration and Saturday Rosary programs.

Bumper Stickers – The Council will be handing out “Keep Christ In Christmas” bumper stickers after the masses Nov 24th & 25th . These bumper stickers are completely removable. If you are able to stay after the mass you attend please help hand them out.

Asheville Catholic School Car Line – The Council will be handing out the KCIC bumper stickers to the parents picking up their kids after school November 29th starting at 2pm. If you would like to help be there at 2pm, which is usually the time the first car shows up.

Holy Hour -New Program – The Knights are hosting a Holy Hour starting December 14th and every 2nd Thursday thereafter from 9am to 10am. Knights and parishioner will come together for Holy Hour in the Perpetual Adoration Chapel. We will say a rosary, scripture reading of the day, pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet for an unborn baby about to be aborted and there will be time for silent individual prayer for our own personal intentions. There will be no sign up for this just come and pray with us.

November 25th Rosary Intentions: This month we celebrated All Souls Day a day of remembrance for the souls of the faithful departed, Veterans Day honoring our veterans for their service and sacrifice for this country, and Thanksgiving a time for us to reflect on our blessings and a day to express our gratitude to Almighty God for his abundant gifts. So we offer up this rosary for the dearly departed and for the many blessings and gifts we have received from our Heavenly Father and for the gift of our veterans. We also pray for the Holy Father; as he fulfills his mission, may he continue to accompany the flock entrusted to him, with the help of the Holy Spirit. And as always we pray those who have no one to pray for them.

Vivat Jesus!

Dave Hetrick
Faith Director
God Bless You

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COUNCIL’S “ADOPTED” SEMINARIAN

The St. Eugene Knights of Columbus "adopted" Capuchin Seminarian Yovani Salas as our RSVP seminarian. The council hosted a free Pancake and Eggs Breakfast on Sunday, November 19 for Brother Yovani and collected $687.00 in donations. Thank you to all Brother Knights who helped with the Breakfast. Please keep Brother Yovani and all seminarians in your prayers.

Brother Knights….

Our annual Soccer Challenge at Asheville Catholic School concluded with over 100 students participating. Thanks go out to the many Knights who helped over the multiple-day event. Particular thanks goes to P.E. teacher Aimee Cressend who coordinated the dates and times at the school.

Thanks to all Brother Knights who helped out with the Veterans Day Breakfast on November 11.

Following an introduction, Dave Hetrick led the POW/MIA "Missing Man" Ceremony culminating in Mark Scheiderich playing "Taps".

Blue Ridge Honor Flight Coordintor and parishioner Joanne Naeger described the local Honor Flight program to fly World War II, Korean War, and Vietnam War veterans to Washington D.C. for a day-long visit to the War Memorials. The next flight will be on April 27th.

Dave Hetrick then provided a moving story of the Marines efforts in protecting Fox Hill during the Korean War. Through much adversity they heroically held off the Chinese Army from pressing further into Korea.

Particular thanks go to Dave Hetrick who organized the event and put together the presentation and thanks to Pat Irmen who coordinated, prepared, and led the cooking crew for the breakfast.

Paula and I want to wish you aHappy & Blessed Thanksgiving.

Vivat Jesus,
Tom Kotz
Community Director
Email: [email protected]