Worthy Officers, Brothers, and Sir Knights,

Please make note that the Super Bingo date has changed from April 23^rd to April 16^th, 2023.

As I reflected on Holy Week this year, I realized the importance of Good Friday. There can be no Easter Sunday without Good Friday. Many Christian denominations focus almost exclusively on the Resurrection. This is a very unfortunate oversight that reduces the sacrifice of God to a News Clip.

As I prepared for Reconciliation and reviewed my own recent sins, I thought too, of all the sins, great and small, committed by humans since Adam and Eve. Do not be deceived-all of us have sinned and we are all responsible for hanging our Lord on the cross.

What made the greatest impression on me was the enormity of the collective sins of mankind and the equally great capacity of God to forgive us our sins. I thought too of the nature of Jesus-fully human and fully Devine, yet without sin. And how great is God’s distress at our sins. Is it any wonder that Jesus sweat blood in the Garden of Gethsemane in contemplation of taking on such a horrible burden. Think of the terror He must have felt; I know I would certainly ask that such a cup pass me by.

Our Lord accepted the father’s will in this matter. Love begets obedience. To “become sin Who did not know sin” was the only way to restore our relationship with the Father. He suffered the ultimate consequence of sin-separation from the Father. “My God, My God, why hast thou forsaken me?” 

On that terrible cross in the face of betrayal and the mocking crowd, Love triumphed through sacrifice and forgiveness. Like the good thief, we have only to do the work of the Father- “believe in the One He sent.”

Our Easter Sunday is only possible because we were there, through our sins, on that cross with Jesus. And like Simon the Cyrenian, we helped Him carry our collective cross. (Willingly?) And what does our Lord ask us to do in light of His great sacrifice? That we acknowledge our sins, acknowledge His sacrifice and remember it at every Mass; that we eat His body and drink His blood, that we pray for and accept His forgiveness, that we pay it forward- “Love one another as I have loved you.”

As Bishop Barron observes; “God the Son went all the way down into our brokenness, becoming human, a slave, and obedient even to death, death on a cross.” How wonderful then that Christ shares with us the glory bestowed on Him by the Father at the Resurrection; that He has drawn all of us into the Love of Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.

Vivat Jesus!

There are no warnings this month!

LAST MEETINGS

The last Council Business Meeting was held in person and remotely on ZOOM 9 March 2023 at 6:30 PM after Vespers and a delicious meal of pulled pork and salad provided by Ray and Sandy Michaud. Dick Labrecque provided dessert. Two Warnings were voted on. Both passed; to wit the loan of $6,000 to the SJV Bingo committee to purchase bingo equipment, and the slate of delegates and alternates to the State Convention was approved.  

Minutes were sent to all members for approval.  

The last Officer Meeting was held in person and on ZOOM on 30 March at 6:30 after pizza and salad. This meeting was moved up due to Holy Week. The officers discussed upcoming projects like the return of Bingo at St John Vianney, the Super Bingo, and the 125th Convention. The report on Fish dinner from our Worthy Warden led us to agree to serve a fish dinner on the First Friday of Lent, 2024.

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NEXT BUSINESS MEETING

Our next business meeting is 13 April at 6:30 PM in person and on Zoom. Dave Bean will provide Shepherd's Pie, Jay Benson will make rolls and Charles Brown will provide dessert. Opening prayer will be Vespers. 

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84647582239?pwd=bHF1Y3lsM0I5eFVIbHhONmR4eTMzUT09

Meeting ID: 846 4758 2239, Passcode: 297697

INTO THE BREACH

This wonderful series can be found at this link: https://www.kofc.org/en/campaigns/into-the-breach.html

HOLY HOUR

Our twentieth consecutive First-Friday Council Holy Hour will take place on 14 April at 1500 due to Good Friday. 

Please join us in worship of the Blessed Sacrament and recitation of the scripture Holy Rosary.

You can still play pickleball in April at Robinson Elementary School in Starksboro every Wednesday from 7 to 8:30 PM thanks to Jody and Robert who are filling in for "snow birds" Ted and Kathy Barrett. 

St John Vianney pickleball is also available by appointment by calling Ray Michaud at 233-0145.

The Assembly is looking to grow the Color Corps. If you are interested in becoming a 4th Degree Knight, or if you are already a 4th Degree Knight and wish to join the Color Corp, please contact CCC Mike Bullock at (802) 598-8179 or mtn6@gmavt.net. The Assembly is willing to help defray the cost of the Regalia. 

Upcoming events for the Color Corp:

Chrism Mass Tuesday, April 4 at 1100 St Joseph Cathedral

Honor Guard for Confirmation Tuesday, May 23rd at 7 PM at St Jude Round Table Parish. The Middle schoolers will be from all of our parishes, plus IHM and Holy Rosary.  

The next Exemplification of the 4th Degree will take place on August 19 at Christ the King in Rutland. Stay tuned. 

2023 Super Bingo Date Change – April 16th

Dear Camp Ta-Kum-Ta/Knights of Columbus Super Bingo supporters, 

Due to scheduling miscommunications, this year’s Super Bingo fundraiser for Camp Ta-Kum-Ta has been moved from April 23^rd to April 16^th. We hope you are still able to attend, but completely understand if not. If you are still able to attend there’s no need for you to do anything, your tickets will stay the same and work for the earlier date. If you are unable to attend on April 16^th, you can contact morgan@takumta.org to either donate your registration fee to Camp Ta-Kum-Ta or to receive a refund.  

The Knights of Columbus and Camp Ta-Kum-Ta want to thank all of you, for your support and being flexible. We hope to see you at the Double Tree on April 16^th for an amazing day of Bingo supporting children with cancer and their families.  

Sincerely, 

Tom Gravelin, Program Chairperson, Trustee

Knights of Columbus Council 7525 South Burlington, VT. 05403

There are many opportunities to serve! In addition to prayer we have Knights in need of visitation. Don Sutton is still at Villa Rehab on 7 Forest Hill Drive in ST. Albans, VT. He is in Room 9. You can call (802) 524-3498, hit 0 and they can ring his room. His direct number is (802) 527-2714. His roommate is Bill Curtin. He asks for prayers. Don loves to play cribbage. George Stevens is at the Burlington Health and Rehab, 300 Pearl St. Room 520. Andrew Bolognani is at Elderwood Rehab in Burlington North End, Room 14B. Bob Wilkins likes to see folks, he is at Harbor View, Allen Road, South Burlington, Room 301. If you go see Bob, walk down to Room 306 and visit Bev Newman, Ray's widow, too. 

Note: if you would like a visitation, please call us!

We will need regular volunteers at monthly Bingo, and at the SuperBingo on 16 APRIL.

By a ticket to win the K of C Cribbage Board and support Camp Ta Kum Ta. 

St Jude wants us to run a parish BBQ in July. 

We will need help at the 19 August Special Needs Persons Summer Party-New this year!

If none of these interest you, ask us how you can help-we have more ideas. We want to hear your ideas too on how to pay forward our many blessings. 

Age Well is looking for volunteers to deliver Meals on Wheels.  For information about volunteer opportunities, please contact the Age Well Volunteer Team by calling 802-662-5249 or via  email: volunteer@agewellvt.org

AspireNow is also looking for help. Call them at(802) 658-8046 or visit their home page at https://aspire1.org.

Unbound is looking for sponsors for children in South America. For as little as $40/month you can make the life of a poor boy or girl and their families more prosperous. UNBOUND.org

No mail this month but there is an interesting article about Vermont Catholic Community Foundation in the latest edition of the Vermont Catholic on page 45. 

04 1100 April, TUE Chrism Mass at St Joseph’s Cathedral (Honor Guard) 

04 1900 April 23 TUE Men’s Night at St Jude the Apostle Round Table Parish 

06 April 2023 Holy Thursday 

07 April 2023 Good Friday 

09 April 23 SUN Easter Sunday 

13 1830 APR 23 THU Council Business Meeting (after home-cooked meal) at SJV or on Zoom

(https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84647582239?pwd=bHF1Y3lsM0I5eFVIbHhONmR4eTMzUT09) (Meeting ID: 846 4758 2239. Passcode: 297697) 

14 1500 April 2023 Friday “1^st Friday” Holy Hour at SJV. 

16 APR 23 SUN Super Bingo for Kids with Cancer South Burlington, VT

28-30 APR 23 FRI-SUN Vermont State Convention at Stoweflake Mountain Resort in Stowe, VT 

02 1900 MAY 23 TUE Men’s Night at St Jude the Apostle Round Table Parish 

04 1830 MAY 23, THU Council Officer Meeting (After pizza) at SJV or on Zoom

https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84053360051?pwd=VUoveHR3WktLVGplbk1MRkU1QVJqQT09 (Meeting ID: 840 5336 0051. Passcode: 179347) 

05 1500 MAY 2023 1^st Friday Holy Hour @ SJV 

11 1830 MAY 23 THU Council Business Meeting (after home-cooked meal) at SJV or on Zoom

(https://us02web.zoom.us/j/84647582239?pwd=bHF1Y3lsM0I5eFVIbHhONmR4eTMzUT09) (Meeting ID: 846 4758 2239. Passcode: 297697) 

20 MAY 23 SAT Jesus Open Golf Tournament (Rev MSGR Thomas Ball) West Bolton Country Club 

23 1900 MAY Tue Regional Confirmation at ST Jude Parish (Honor Guard) 

19 AUG 2023 SAT Special Needs Beach Boys Summer Party

19 AUG 2023 SAT Exemplification of the 4th Degree

Our Worthy Lecturer, Bernie will enlighten us about the life and virtue of St. Catherine of Siena. (Feast Day APR 29), and sing the song May the Good Lord Bless and Keep You.

Please keep the following people and intentions in your prayers.

Pope Francis, Chris Barrett (recently lost wife), Mrs. Jackie Crosby, Michelle Poquette, An Anonymous Member in distress, Niko Limnos and Family, Most Reverend Christopher Coyne, Mother-in-law of Ronnie Sweet, Bill Curtin, Rev. Msgr. Peter Routhier, William Cannon and Family, Michael Gravelin, Mark and Paulette Noyes and Family (esp. Levi age 5), John O’ Brien, Cheryl Allain, Andy Corologos, Claire Myers and Carol Alfred (cancer), Kelly Jackson (daughter of late PGK Jeff Jackson), PFN Bill Ladd, PGK Bernie Hemond, Marilyn LeCount, Cher Racine, Dick and Sandy Stevens, Joe Donegan, Beth-Ann Prendergast, Mariette Nadeau, Jeff and Kay Jarvis, Tom Gravelin, Rick Gravelin, Chuck Schifilliti, Gerry Seney, Robert Gravelin, Keith Marston, Sue Cottrell, Gary Howe and Family, Parker Yvonne Lyon (Granddaughter of Tom Gravelin) and mom and dad Ellen and Garrett, sister Clara Lynn, Amy and her mother, (22 year old woman fighting cancer at Dana-Farber), Kevin and Chad Limoge, Vickie Linton, George Stevens, James Read, Richard Waite, Gene Tofferi, Mike and Pam Audette, Joe Myers and Family, Jeffrey Claude Danis and family, Andrew Bolognani, PSD/PGK Don Sutton, PGK Ray Miller, Stuart Fath, David Bullock, Harold Ponto, Wally Rooney, Bob Wilkens, Ed and Theresa Curtiss,  the people of Ukraine and an end to the war, the Families of all of our faithfully departed brothers, friends and relatives, all clergy and religious, victims and families of COVID-19, First Responders, peace in Eastern Europe, that pregnant women will choose life, and for new Members to join the Order.