CHAPLAIN'S REMARKS: The month of June is dedicated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, and the month of July is dedicated to the Precious Blood of Jesus. St. John in his gospel tells us what he witnessed after Jesus died on the Cross.   The Centurion pierced the side of Jesus, and blood and water flowed out of his heart.  The Church has always looked on this Water and Blood of Jesus as the source of Sacramental Life of  His Church.  On the occasion of the multiplication of the 5 barley loaves and 2 fish, Jesus promised us the Eucharist, his Body and Blood.  He fulfilled that promise at the Last Supper by giving us the “Blood of the new covenant” St. Paul tells us that “we have redemption through his blood.”  St Peter tells us “You know that you were ransomed from the futile ways inherited from your fathers, not with perishable things such as silver or gold, but with the Precious blood of Christ.”
Jesus gave us the Eucharist, His Body, Blood, Soul, and Divinity, to remain with us, through his Church, until the end of time.  Not as a memorial of the past but as a living Memorial, a living presence through his Church, in each one of us.  Jesus is present, in the Eucharist, under the forms of Bread and Wine, as he was 2,000 years ago in the upper room and upon the Cross of Calvary.  In each Mass, Jesus invites us to join with Him as he continues to offer Himself  to his Heavenly Father.  This is why the Eucharist is called the “Source and Summit of the Sacramental life of the Church.”
Pope John Paul II wrote: “The Church and the world have a great need for Eucharistic worship.  Jesus awaits us in this sacrament of love.  Let us not refuse the time to go to meet him in adoration, in contemplation full of faith, and open to making amends for the serious offenses and crimes of the world.  Let our adoration never cease.”
Pope Benedict XVI  in his Apostolic Letter on the Eucharist (The Sacrament of Charity) stated:  Wherever possible, it would be appropriate to set aside specific Churches of Oratories for Perpetual Adoration.”  Since 15 June 2007, adoration of the Blessed Sacrament has taken place from 9:00 AM Friday to 9:00 AM Saturday at Sacred Heart Church.  This is a project of the Marshfield Deanery.  Plans for Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration are being made to begin in September.  I would encourage all Knights and Lady Knights to volunteer one Hour a week or even one hour a month to support this effort.  More information will be coming forth during the summer months.  For more information or to volunteer call Laura Kloess at 207-0366.
Continue reading Bishop Lori’s column in the Columbia, as he continues his refresher course on the fundamentals of our faith as presented in the “Compendium of the Catholic Catechism”.  This month he presents who is this God we worship: A Trinity of Love.

Father Bernard Raschke, Council Chaplain

INSURANCE FIELD AGENT:

It has been a pleasure to serve the Knights of Columbus through the insurance side of the business, but I have decided to resign my position as field agent, effective June 1st. I would like to thank everyone for their support over the past few years and please continue to support the Knights through their insurance, it is the best in the business. All future calls can be made to our new general Agent, Jim Osborn at 715-577-3481.

PRO-LIFE CORNER: There has been a major leap in stem-cell research. In an advance that could transform stem cell research and accelerate progress toward treating patients with personalized replacement tissue, American and Japanese researchers report they have reprogrammed ordinary human skin cells to behave like embryonic stem cells. By inserting four key genes in the cells,  the scientists say they created a form of stem cell that can grow into virtually any kind of tissue – a feat that previously required destroying embryos to extract cells. The discovery may clear a path for researchers to produce stem cells more easily and without the ethical issues of embryo destruction. Reprogramming adult cells has been the Holy Grail of the field all along. Experts were shocked that the two teams seem to have reached that goal so quickly. President Bush was pleased that the studies showed how to harness the capabilities of stem cells without destroying embryos.

Marv Fait, Pro-Life Chairman

HOLDING CORPORATION ELECTIONS:

Congratulation to Paul Mechler and James Kosmicki to their re-election to the Holding Corporation!

UP-COMING EVENTS:

July 19-20   State KC Golf Outing
Aug. 2-8     International KC Camporee
        Kastle Kampground – Marion, Wi
Aug. 14th   Steak Fry KC Hall
Aug. 24th   Local KC Golf Outing

MEN'S NIGHT: Chef Steve will be serving Tips over noodles  Bring a friend and enjoy an evening of fellowship with your Brother Knights.  Doors open at 4:30 p.m. with serving at 5:30 p.m.

GOOD OF THE ORDER: Four drawings for $25 were held at the Thursday, June 26th meeting.  Names drawn and not present were: William Zygarlicke, Clifford Anderson, Donald Frodl and Clifford Flynn.    Present and winning $5 was Father. Pius N. Alcajifor.           

1ST DEGREE ON JUNE 26TH: We were very pleased to receive 4 new members into the 1st Degree in our council. They are Father Pius N. Alcajifor, Timothy O. Bauer, Brian S. Hopperdietzel and Hugh E. Macken. Also receiving the 1st Degree from Neillsville was Kyle D. Illbeck.

K OF C BOWLING MEETING: Our fall KC Bowling League meeting will be held at the clubhouse on Tuesday, August 19th at 8:00 p.m.   Remember, the league is open to all Catholic gentlemen.  If you know of anyone interested, contact Joe Burger at 387-3552 or Jim Zoellner at 389-2025. 

REMINDER: Dues ($25.00) for 2008-2009 are to be paid to the financial secretary.  If you haven’t already paid them, please send a check to Jim Kosmicki as soon as possible. 
 Financial Secretary, James Kosmicki
 M518 Birch 
 Marshfield WI 54449.
Please consider adding $3.65 to your payment for the Penny-a-Knight-a-Day (Catholic Education Fund).  All Honorary Life members are encouraged to continue to contribute to the program.  

GRAND KNIGHT'S COMMENTS:

Thank you to my brother Knights for your support.  I am looking forward to another good year.  We’ve made excellent strides forward in some of our programs, but we also can improve in other areas. 
As our leadership sets up this next year, please help by volunteering your time to help with some of the many programs we are active in.   
We exceeded the two tickets per member benchmark in charity raffle sales.  Now, if we could hit three tickets per member we might finally reach the bonus level.    Thanks to all who support the raffle by selling and purchasing the tickets. 

Richard Thomer, Grand Knight

REMINDER: The cell phone and ink cartridge recycling program, we will be given one dollar and up for Special Olympics for each cell phone & ink cartridge that is recycled. The cartridges can be dropped off at the club house in the same box as the cell phones. Need something different when you are driving tune to Relevant Radio (92.9 FM Wausau or 93.9 FM Wis. Rapids), this the catholic voice on radio. 

ANNUAL KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS GOLF OUTING: It is time to set up your foursome for the up-coming golf outing August 24th, or send in your name and we can form a foursome for you. This will be a Golf scramble. Golf carts are mandatory for this tournament. More details will be announced in the August Knight Light.

UNIQUE BENEFITS OF MEMBERSHIP: The Knights of Columbus has been committed to families since we were founded in 1882. With that in mind, we offer some unique benefits to our members in good standing.

One is free: the Member/Spouse Fraternal Benefit. It provides accidental death insurance to members and their spouses. The benefit depends on the length of your membership and your age. For members who participate in our top-rated insurance program, we offer some important value-added benefits. The Family Fraternal Benefit addresses the needs of parents suffering the loss or impairment of a child. The Orphan Fraternal Benefit, gives a helping hand to children of eligible families who survive the death of both parents.

ADDRESS CHANGES: In the event you move, please let us know so we can keep you informed of all our Council does and of all the happenings at our Club House.  Also, for widows of our deceased members, we keep you on our mailing list as a courtesy; you are entitled to attend our K.C. functions.  If you wish to have your name removed from our mailing list please let us know.  Send your address change or request for removal to:  Knights of Columbus, PO Box 446, Marshfield WI 54449.