Worthy Officers, Brothers, and Sir Knights,

The highlight of our August ministries was by far the Summer “Beach Boys” Party for people with Intellectual Disabilities. Many thanks to Ted and Kathy Barrett for organizing, setting up, inviting and provisioning the event. I would like to thank Dick and Sandy Stevens for getting and managing the food donations. Thanks to all of the brothers for helping out, too. The Gravelin Brothers Band was a hit once again, even though I did not hear any "Beach Boys" tunes. The crowd did not seem to notice! I know my sister Jane is already looking forward to the Christmas Party in December.

We have a significant number of events coming up this month and next. We have an opportunity to serve in support of Right to Life and Birthright. We will be starting up our Council Bingo again. We have a farewell Mass and Reception for our beloved Bishop Coyne. The Anchor Award Banquet is back in South Burlington to honor Msgr Peter Routhier. We have our Day of Prayer for Clergy in November. We need your help to support these worthwhile events and your participation is greatly encouraged and appreciated!  

October will be the first COR Formation for the men in our parishes. This opportunity for fellowship, prayer and faith formation will take place on the third Saturday of every month at 1000 beginning on October 21^st. This is a new outreach for the Knights of Columbus into our parishes to evangelize and bring us all closer to the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the Immaculate Heart of Mary. Cor (Latin for heart) was instituted by Supreme to bring us back to the most important goal of our Founder, Blessed Rev. Michael McGivney, the salvation of all souls. I hope you will join us for an experience of prayer and a deepening of your faith in fraternity with your brothers. Keep in mind that “where two or three are gathered in my name, I am there among them. – Matthew 18:20

Vivat Jesus!

Dear Brother Knights,

1. My YouTube channel has the next Reflection on the Eucharist: Credo of the People of God. An exposition on the 1968 Credo of the People of God wherein Pope Paul VI introduces “transubstantiation” as the essential Eucharistic dogma upon which the Nicene Creed must be understood.  https://youtu.be/pf357kVc7js

2. Renewed call for involvement in the National Eucharistic Revival

Not all Eucharistic traditions are self-explanatory! We hope that the videos and resources on the Supreme website are an effective aid for Eucharistic devotion. Is there adoration at your parish church? My Eucharistic Reflection holy hour booklet is available on my blog.

https://www.kofc.org/en/who-we-are/our-faith/eucharist.html

3. Aid and Support After Pregnancy, State Council

A $400 check was delivered to Aspire Now in Williston, the maximum match in ASAP funds from fundraising by the state council. Prior to our 2023 State Convention, and by collections and fundraisers at the convention, more than $2,000 was collected for Aspire Now Pregnancy Resource Center. The 20% match was delivered by me in August.

God bless you all!

Vivat Jesus!

Fr. Timothy Naples, State and Council 7525 Chaplain

There are no warnings this month. There are lot's of opportunities to serve. 

LAST MEETINGS

The last Council Business Meeting was held in person and remotely on ZOOM at St John Vianney Church in South Burlington, VT on 10 August 2023 at 6:30 PM after fried chicken thanks to Rick Gravelin and dessert provided by Dick Labrecque. We discussed and approved the current year budget in the amount of $19,477. Also discussed were upcoming events. See the Minutes for additional details.   

The last Officer Meeting was held in person and on ZOOM on 7 September at SJV beginning 6:30 PM after pizza and salad. The officers discussed upcoming projects like the return of Bingo at St John Vianney, moving our stone to the front of the church and the new COR Formation Initiative. Also discussed upcoming Tootsie Roll drive at ST Jude for the Masses on 9-10 SEP.   

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NEXT BUSINESS MEETING

Our next business meeting is 14 September at 6:30 PM in person and on Zoom from SJV. We will be serving fried chicken courtesy of Joanne Hornsby who plans to attend the meeting as well. 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

Cor (Heart) Formation for men will be held every third SAT at Saint John Vianney Parish beginning at 10 AM. The first muster will take place on October 21, 2023. The goal is to appoint an Evangelization and Faith Formation (EFF) Director in each Council that will offer COR Formation to the paster; or offer to work with and enhance any ongoing ministries for men. COR Formation is open to all men. I hope to see you there for prayer, formation, and fraternity. Vivat Jesus! For more information check out www.kofc.org/Cor

Our twenty-sixth consecutive First-Friday Council Holy Hour took place on 1 September at 1500 with the St Joseph Icon at Saint John Vianney.  

Next Holy Hour will be on 6 October at 1500. 

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

Bingo is back at Saint John Vianney Hall every third Thursday of the month from 4:30 to 9 PM. Our first evening of fun will be next Thursday, 21 SEP.  Bingo Cards, Pop-open tickets and refreshments will be available. The goal will be to share profits with the parish and council to support charitable works. This can only succeed with a dedicated staff of volunteers. Make it a family affair. For every worker bee bring along a player!

Pickleball is retuning to Starksboro on Wednesdays. Please check in with Ted Barrett to see when the game will be available at (802) 458-1351. 

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:

24 SEP 1000 Farewell Mass for Bishop Christopher Coyne. Assemble at 0930 at St Joseph Cathedral. 

Age Well is looking for volunteers to deliver Meals on Wheels.  For information about volunteer opportunities, please contact the Age Well Volunteer Team. 802-662-5249, https://www.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

Birthright is always looking for donations of money or items needed by parents. They have a brunch on 6 OCT where we will be cooking! Email: burlingtonVT@birthright.org.

There are many opportunities to serve!

Your council will soon bring back monthly Bingo at St. John Vianney Parrish Hall. We are going to need you all to commit to supporting this every month. The more volunteers, the lighter the load.  

Brothers we need you to help set-up, cook and serve, and clean up for the Annual Right to Life Dinner on SEP 23rd.  

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. He is sad and lonely. You can call (802) 524-3498, hit 0 and they can ring his room. His direct number is (802) 527-2714. His former roommate, Bill Curtin, is now on the third floor. Don loves to play cribbage. George Stevens is still at the Burlington Health and Rehab, 300 Pearl St., now in Room 511. I'm told George is wide awake in the early morning. Bob Wilkens is back at Elderwood Rehab in the New North End. Room 62A. At Harbor View you can still visit Bev Newman, Ray's widow in Room 306.

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

Check the Save the Date section for other events. 

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. 

SEPTEMBER

14 1830 SEP 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) 

21 1630 SEP 23 THUR SJV Bingo 

23 1800 SEP 23, SAT Right-To-Life Dinner at SJV (buy, cook, serve, and clean-up?) 

24 1000 SEP 23 SUN Bishop Coyne Farewell Mass at St Joseph’s Cathedral 

24 1200 SEP 23 SUN Bishop Coyne Public Reception at Doubletree

30 SEP to 1 OCT SAT-SUN Masses Collection for People with Intellectual Disabilities at St Catherine of Siena 

OCTOBER

05 1830 OCT 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)

06 1500 OCT 23 Friday First Friday Holy Hour at SJV. Come at 2:50 and lead a decade of the Rosary.

07 0900 OCT 23 SAT Birthright Brunch Fundraiser at SJV. RSVP to Board President Judith Kanya at (802) 999-2439.

07 1830 OCT 23 SAT 2023 Anchor Award Banquet for Msgr. Peter Routhier at Delta Hotel South Burlington, VT. RSVP required at https://www.vtknights.com/event-details-registration/2023-anchor-award-celebration

12 1830 OCT 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)

21 1000 OCT 2023 SAT COR Formation for Men at St John Vianney Parish 

 NOVEMBER

02 1830 NOV 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)

03 1500 NOV 23 FRI First Friday Holy Hour at SJV. Come at 2:50 and lead a decade of the Rosary.

04 1000-1100 NOV 23 SAT Day of Prayer for Clergy. (Our Council hour)

09 1830 NOV 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)

Our Worthy Lecturer will talk to us about Saint Pio of Pietrelcina (Padre Pio) (Feast Day SEP 23). He will sing the song Be Not Afraid.

Please keep the following persons/families/intentions in your prayers.

Mary Griswold, Charles Brown’s mother-in-law, Marilyn LaCount, Friend of David Gravelin, Lynn Gravelin, wife of Tod Gravelin, Anthony Naples, Andre Ricard (Assembly 1157 Newport), Zak Bigelow, Pope Francis, Mrs. Jackie Crosby, An Anonymous Member in distress, Niko Limnos and Family, Mother-in-law of Ronnie Sweet, Bill Curtin, William Cannon and Family, Michael Gravelin, Mark and Paulette Noyes and Family (esp. Levi age 6), 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, 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, (23 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, Jeffrey Claude Danis and family,  PSD/PGK Don Sutton, PGK Ray Miller, Stuart Fath, Harold Ponto, Wally Rooney, Bob Wilkens, Ed and Theresa Curtiss, one anonymous brother knight, 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.

For all who have died, especially Susan Sargent, sister-in-law of Tom Gravelin, Diane DiCicco (wife of PSD Dominic DiCicco), and Donald Couture.  We pray also for all the victims who have died in the Ukraine War. May they rest in peace. May all the faithfully departed rest in peace and may their families be comforted by the promise of everlasting life in the Kingdom of Heaven.

Saint John Vianney Council 7525

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