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New Mexico State Council News
“In Service to One, In Service to All”
October 2021
In This Issue
Blessed Michael J. McGivney
The Year of St Joseph
From Your State Deputy
From Your State Officers
Faith in Action
111th Supreme Assembly
Meeting
In the Know - Council
Activities
Training
Prayer for Protection
Saint John Paul’s Prayer for
Peace
Wings
Culture of Life
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State Deputy
Daniel Vigil
505-470-3525
daniel.vigil.nmkofc@gmail.com
State Chaplain
Rev. Larry R. Brito
505-983-4430
larrybrito@hotmail.com
State Secretary
Bernard Ela
505-331-4504 (Cell)
elafamily@hotmail.com
State Treasurer
Sam Serna
505-503-9013
samuelserna@msn.com
State Advocate
Chuck DuBois 5 REASONS WHY YOU SHOULD PRAY THE ROSARY
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State Warden
Anthony Salazar October has many traditions. There’s post-season baseball, tailgating at football games, apple
505-319-3233 picking and, of course, Halloween. But most importantly, there is the Rosary.
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As decreed by Pope Leo XIII, October is the Month of the Rosary. For Knights of Columbus, this
Immediate Past State Deputy has a special significance. When a man joins our Order, he receives a Knights of Columbus rosary –
John Brault at 1.9 million members, that’s a lot of rosaries. And praying the rosary is an activity that our
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Vice Supreme Master
According to Catholic traditions, St. Dominic was given the rosary by the Blessed Virgin Mary in
Richard Espinosa 1214 in the Monastery of Prouille.
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coachespi@yahoo.com Since then, it has become one of the Catholic Church’s powerful tools of prayer. But why pray the
Rosary? Here are 5 of them. One for every decade.
District Master
New Mexico 1) The Blessed Mother gave us 15 Promises if we prayed the rosary
Clinton Deeley
575-749-3014 Alanus de Rupe, a 15th century Dominican preacher, claimed that he was visited by the Blessed
deeleyx4@msn.com Virgin Mary, who gave 15 promises to Christians who prayed the rosary, including the Blessed
Mother’s special protection and greatest graces, the light of God, a powerful armor against Hell, as
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well as dominance over misfortune.
James McCabe 2) To obtain world peace
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505-830-5769 (Fax) “Continue praying the rosary every day in honor of Our Lady of the Rosary, in order to obtain peace
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for the world and the end of the war, because only She can help you.” This is what Our Lady of
Fatima said to three children, Lucia dos Santos and her cousins Francisco and Jacinta Marto in June
1917.
The Blessed Mother visited the children in Fatima, Portugal from May 13, 1917 to October 13, 1917
a period that culminated in the Miracle of the Sun, otherwise known as, “The Day the Sun Danced.”
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3) Time to reflect on the Gospel mysteries
The rosary consists of the Apostle’s Creed, the Hail Mary, the Our Father, the Glory Be, along with
other prayers. However, in between each decade, we are invited to reflect on the Mysteries of the
Gospel: Joyful, Sorrowful, Glorious, and Luminous.
Become a Knight In these mysteries, we rediscover, examine, and ponder the stories from the Gospel, and discover the
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real meaning of those events in the silence of our hearts.
4) Spiritual healing
And speaking of silence, another purpose of praying the rosary is to allow the repetition of the
prayers enter into the silence of our hearts, where Christ’s spirit dwells.
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It is in that silence, we become more connected with the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
Not only that, but Jesus reveals to us that “You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart,
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and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind.”
WWW.KOFC.ORG But to do so, we must make time for Him. The rosary is the perfect way to make time to connect
with God, and for spiritual healing. Take 15 minutes a day to be one with Him.
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5) Prayer works!
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The power of prayer is unspeakable. The answer to every prayer is a miracle, in and of itself. It is
STATE DIRECTORIES our lifeline to Him, to our souls, and to each other.
But the reason why October is the Month of the Holy Rosary is due to the power of prayer.
RESOURCES/FORMS In 1571, Pope St. Pius V organized a group of Christian forces, known as the Holy League, in
defense of an imminent invasion by the Ottoman Empire. Before a battle with the Ottoman fleet in
the Gulf of Patras, in the Ionian Sea, the pope called on all of Europe to pray the rosary for victory.
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These prayers was answered, with the Holy League defeating the much larger Ottoman forces on
October 7 at the battle of Lepanto.
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To commemorate the victory, Pius V established the feast day of “Our Lady of Victory” – also
known as Our Lady of the Rosary.
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Hundreds of years after the battle of Lepanto, Pope Francis is now calling all Catholics this month
to pray the rosary daily to “protect the Church from the devil, who always seeks to separate us from
God and from each other.”
So, in solidarity, let us pray to our most gracious advocate, the Blessed Mother, for peace
throughout the world, and within our souls. It only takes 15 minutes.
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Celebrate the Year of St. Joseph
Pope Francis declared 2021 as the Year of St. Joseph. As Knights we have an opportunity to reflect upon the life and
example of Saint Joseph and seek to imitate his virtue as our Blessed founder did. We are happy to share resources to
support brother Knights in this pursuit. Consider utilizing these resources throughout the Year of St. Joseph.
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State Deputy Daniel Vigil
My Brothers All,
Knights of Columbus, building a culture of life in New Mexico, from conception until
natural death.
“As Knights we seek nothing less than the transformation of today’s culture into a
new culture of life. And the foundation of this effort must be the bedrock of the inviolable
dignity of human life at every stage and the realization, that in the great family the Lord
intends for his people, we are all our brother’s keeper.” kofc.org
Throughout New Mexico, Knights continues to support a culture of life through
prayers and through our many programs; the ultrasound initiative, coats for kids,
community food drives, youth activities, marches for life, novenas for life, support of
pregnancy care centers, support of Special Olympics, the Silver Rose pilgrimage for a
culture of life, support for Habitat for Humanity, support of the domestic church, our
families and more all lay witness to this fact. All achievements that we should be proud of,
yet there is still much work to be done in building a culture of life in NM, work which
requires many hands.
The recent attack on the Hyde amendment in congress (which has prevented the use
of public funds to subsidize abortions) and the passage of anti-life bills in the NM
legislature have highlighted the need for us to be vigilant in the building of a culture of light
and life here in New Mexico. Without our willingness to stand for life, in our prayers, in our
words and in our deeds, we will continue to lose ground.
With our mission in mind, I encourage you to begin with prayer for a culture of life
and continue building your programs at the council level, knowing that with each event you
are planting the seeds of dignity of human life. Additionally, reach out to the Catholic men
in your community and invite them to strengthen their faith and grow closer to God; invite
them to evangelize the truth so that all may know not only by our words but by our actions;
invite them to join us in our mission to transform today’s culture into a new culture of life
through acts of charity, unity, and fraternity.
Vivat Jesus!
Daniel S. Vigil
State Deputy
NM Knights of Columbus
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State Secretary Bernard Ela
October 2021
My Dear Brother Knights:
October 12th is of course Columbus Day, which was declared a federal holiday in 1937 following
the strong urging of the Knights of Columbus.
Christopher Columbus—why the namesake of our Order
The genius of Blessed Michael McGivney is evident in naming our Order after Christopher
Columbus in 1882:
- First, Columbus brought our Holy Catholic faith into the New World; for example, naming
the island he landed on, San Salvador in honor of Jesus Christ the Savior of the World
- Second, at the height of the nativists (anti-immigration) and anti-Catholic sentiment in the
U.S. at the time, Columbus was one of the few Catholics universally considered a hero of
American history
- And third, Blessed Michael McGivney wished to show that faithful Catholics can also be
patriotic American citizens
The strong Catholic identity of Columbus Day led the Ku Klux Klan to denounce the holiday,
disparage Columbus, claiming that he was not a hero, but rather just another foreign conqueror
who was guilty of genocide, slavery, and oppression. In today’s cancel culture, do these repeated
claims sound all too familiar?
Rather than succumb to the cancel culture pressure, let’s defend our Catholic heritage and let’s
pray for greater civility, peace, and understanding between all peoples, asking the intercession of
our Blessed Mother, Patroness of the Americas, and the namesake of Columbus’ lead ship on that
historic voyage to the New World.
Blessed Michael McGivney—Pray for us!
Bernard Ela
State Secretary
(Excerpts from Resolution in Honor of Christopher Columbus, adopted at the 139 th Supreme
Convention 2021)
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State Treasurer Sam Serna
Hello Brother Knights,
We just finished the first quarter of the Fraternal Year. I hope the COVID Recovery Program is working for
your Council as well as your Parish. The second quarter begins with Columbus Day and we will begin our
preparations for the Thanksgiving, Advent and the Christmas Season as well.
As part of my Hispanic Council Growth Coordinator duties, I’m pleased to announce that we’re making progress
with the Hispanic Councils around the state. Brother Rudy Archibeque and I met with Fr. Francisco at Mission
San Juan Diego, in Meadow Lake (Council 15690), where he is very supportive of the Knights. Hispanic
Development Field Coordinator Brother Marty Yzaguirre and I met with Fr. Lalo from San Jose Church in
Albuquerque (Consejo San Jose Council 11964). He offered us a 30minute slot at the Men’s Retreat on
September 12, at 10:30 am.
State Secretary Bernard Ela joined me at the Men’s retreat. The theme of the retreat was regarding “Service”.
The first question I made to the group of men, was “who remembered the 2nd reading”. I quoted the beginning
of the 2nd reading (James 2:14) “What good is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone says he has faith but does
not have works?” I spoke about Into the Breach and Faith in Action. I explained the four categories, Faith,
Family, Community and Life. As I explained the Faith category, I spoke how we support vocations. I used State
Secretary Bernard, who was present, as an example of vocations and how he will become a Deacon in less than
2 years and hopefully serve as our State Deputy and as a Deacon. What a Blessing for the New Mexico State
Council. In the end, we obtained 35 names out of the 65 men in attendance.
On Monday, September 13, I stopped in Hatch and met briefly with Fr. Ivan Torres, about reactivating Council
15152. Later that evening, Council 14949 in Anthony had a meeting, which I attended. They had a quorum and
the first order of business was the election of Council Officers. We are hoping to get them installed as soon as
possible. At this point the Chaparral Council will be a Round Table until we meet with the parish priest and
hold church drives to re-activate it.
Brother Rudy and Brother Bernard were out in the field and came across a point of contact for St. Francis Xavier
in Albuquerque as well. State Warden Anthony supplied me with Fr. Anuta’s phone number, from Holy Ghost
(Council 151830). At this point, the 2nd half of our Fraternal Year is looking very optimistic in the Hispanic
Council Growth.
It may seem a slow start, but as I’ve mentioned to our State Deputy, we can’t have too many irons in the fire.
We have to dedicate enough time to get each council going, and make sure we “Leave No Neighbor Behind”.
Reflecting on the second reading of the 24th Sunday in Ordinary Time (James 2:14), ask yourselves “What good
is it, my brothers and sisters, if someone says he has faith but does not have works?” Our pastors need us more
than ever. Whether it’s as simple as being a crossing guard for Mass and/or religious education, ushering,
helping at missions, catechists, etc.
I wish you a successful second quarter of the year.
Vivat Jesus!
Samuel Serna
State Treasurer / Hispanic Council Growth Coordinator
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State Advocate Chuck DuBois
My Brothers All.
The month was a very busy month for the State Officers. We were able to travel to Silver City for our
Officers meeting, which was in person and virtual. Marcos Quinteros the Grand Knight of the Council hosted
this event.
After the State Officers meeting, we broke into two groups and one attended St. Francis Newman Center for
Mass, and the other group went to Saint Vincent De Paul Church for Mass. After Mass on Saturday and
Sunday, we did some recruiting.
On Sunday, at 10:30 at Saint Vincent De Paul Catholic Church, we held a Charity, Unity and Fraternity
Degree. The degree was conducted by the State Officers. Two Priests and two young men were brought into
the Brotherhood.
What a great weekend in Silver City, thank you Marcos for doing such a good job.
Chuck R. DuBois
State Advocate
N.M. State council
State Warden Anthony Salazar
My brothers all and family members,
Fall is upon us the leaves are fixing to start changing colors, we are so Blessed to live in such a beautiful state.
As an officer in the New Mexico State Council, I am honored to be traveling around the state visiting councils
with other state officers attending meetings, masses and assisting with delta church drives it is so inspirational
to see the enthusiasm that brothers around the state have as they get back into the swing of things.
This past weekend a few of the state officers, our District Master, 4th degree members and a few knights on
bikes joined our Worthy State Deputy in participating in the state fair parade again an honor to be representing
the knights.
As always if I can be of assistance in any way, please reach out to me.
Anthony Salazar
Warden NMSC
Central N.M. Membership Director
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Membership Director Jimmy Beasley
October 2021
Christopher Columbus was one of the greatest and most celebrated explorers of all time. In 1492,
his voyage to the New World expanded the view of the world and forever linked Europe with the
Americas. His discovery and the age of exploration that followed changed the course of history.
Columbus Day falls on the second Monday of October and marks the anniversary his arrival to
America on October 12, 1492.
So, why would Fr. Michael McGivney choose Columbus as the namesake for his new benefit society?
Why him instead of a Saint? By accidently landing in the Americas, Christopher Columbus brought
with him our Catholic Church through his faith and courage. In a time when anti-Catholic and anti-
immigration hostilities ran strong, Fr. McGivney understood that by using Columbus as the Order’s
namesake, there was a place for all Catholics and immigrants within the American society. Both
Christopher Columbus and Fr. McGivney had great faith and courage in their paving the way that
developed into the diverse society we have today.
Recruiting new member families into your council also takes faith and courage as well. It’s not at the
level of our founder or namesake but, for many of us it can be a stressful and uncomfortable moment.
How do I begin a conversation with this guy about joining the Knights? What if he says “No” or “I
don’t have the time”? What I try to do while recruiting is to simply pray for the Holy Spirit to give
me the words to say and… a little push to open up the conversation with that prospect. I also pray that
he and his family are open to getting more information about the Knights. That’s pretty much it. Some
will, some won’t, and some will later if we just keep on planting those seeds.
October is a great time for each of us to grow in our own faith and courage while inviting men and
their families to join our council. New member families are always a blessing to the council, parish,
and community. By recruiting new members into the Order, we are honoring Blessed Michael
McGivney’s vision for the Knight of Columbus. We are also celebrating our Order’s namesake,
Christopher Columbus and his faith and courage of coming to this New World. Let’s continue to
recognize his accomplishments by safeguarding our very own “Keep Columbus in Columbus Day”.
Who’s in?
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Program Director Anthony Romero
My Brothers All
I recently had the privilege of helping out at the local Food Depot, which serves Central, and Eastern New
Mexico. There were several volunteers, and I was assigned to the Kids Corner area, which was responsible for
packing after school meals. At first, I thought this was a once a week event, only to find out this happens
every day of the week. This day, we packaged 906 after school meals. I was happy that such and organization
exists which feeds our youth, but at the same time, I was saddened to know that such a demand for after
school meals exists.
My Brothers, we are a PRO-LIFE organization. We support the unborn from conception to a person’s natural
death, but we sometimes forget of what is in-between. Our youth, from toddlers to High schoolers need our
support and guidance. Every morning I pick up the local newspaper and read about the shootings that take
place, and the sad part is that a lot of these are now being perpetuated by kids as young as 12. I look at the
obituaries and see beautiful young faces, which are no longer with us because of drugs or violence. When did
our society change which has become desensitized to this? What ever happened to "It takes a Village to raise
our Youth"?
We can still make a difference Brothers. This is why we have our programs. Our Community, Family and
Youth events bring together the family unit and shows them, that there are people out there who care.
Our Faith and Life Programs show that we respect life and that with Christ in our daily lives, great things can
be accomplished.
Our Coats for Kids Program will be starting soon. Have you ordered your kits? Have you ordered your
Coats? This is a featured program and counts for two credits towards the Columbian Award. Coordinate with
your local school counselors and gauge the need, you will be sadly surprised at the amount of children who
through winter without a warm coat.
Advertise your event. Order your posters from Supreme. Announce it on your Church Bulletins; obtain your
banners from your District Deputies.
I ask, No I BEG, every council to take an active role in helping our youth. Participate at your local food
distribution centers. See firsthand the need that has always been there, but has doubled due to the
pandemic. Will things ever get back to normal? I hope not, we need to care, we need to make a difference, we
need to show the parish and our communities that with a little effort, a positive impact is made is the lives of
our youth. We do not want to go back the old attitude of letting others take care of it, we cannot be bothered.
Many food pantries are not accepting food items due to covid, but we can help financially. Set aside part of
your fundraising proceeds to feed our youth. To clothe our youth. To let them know, that we care.
My family and I pray that you and your families are safe. May God continue to Bless you for everything that
you do. You do make a difference.
VIVAT JESU!
Anthony L. Romero
NM State Program Director
Knights of Columbus
505-231-4080
12Family Director Richard Garcia
Brother Knights All
As the narrative continues to be written, we navigate the many paths our lives unexpectedly
experience and are faced with. We as a whole work toward our common mission. Only then
we will succeed as one with family and prayer.
October Family Program Focus:
1. Family of the month submittals
2. Food for Family Program
3. Family Rosary Program
Give Us, O Lord, a Steadfast Heart
Give us, O Lord, a steadfast heart,
Which no unworthy affection may drag downwards;
Give us an unconquered heart,
Which no tribulation can wear out;
Give us an upright heart,
Which no unworthy purpose may tempt aside.
Bestow upon us also, O Lord our God,
Understanding to know you,
Diligence to seek you, wisdom to find you,
And a faithfulness that may finally embrace you;
Through Jesus Christ our Lord.
—Thomas Aquinas
Vivat Jesus
Richard Garcia
State Family Director
13Community Director Steve Budenski
October 2021
Greetings brother Knights,
As state community director October 2021 for the state of New Mexico, I try to inform NM Councils on
community activities for the month and Planning for the future.
October is beginning to be a busy time in the church by finishing the year with activities in your council for
your church and community. The activity helping hands to help homeless people, church people, council
members, and spare of the moment activities as weather produced problems-IDA, Haiti earthquake. Another
activity is leave no neighbor behind and this falls into the family category also. Leave no Neighbor Behind
covers five areas below in the community and Church where urgency is prevalent and immediately needed.
Note requiring 1 or 2 points on the Columbian Award:
• For two program credits toward the Columbian Award – Complete an activity in all five service activity
categories (listed below).
• For one program credit toward the Columbian Award – Complete at least two of the five Service activities.
Knights are encouraged to engage in five types of service activities:
1. Support Your Brother Knights 2. Support Your Parish 3. Support Your Community 4. Feed the Hungry. 5.
Participate in Blood Drives [submit 10874 Form].
Knights can once again lead the charge to give the gift of life.
CATHOLIC CITIZENSHIP ESSAY has each year a theme which is found in the KofC website of this event.
Start in Sept-Oct
COATS FOR KIDS Oct-Jan
SOCCER CHALLENGE. Sept
Global wheelchair mission can receive one point on the Columbian award by a council donating $150 to
American wheelchairMission.org or Canadian wheelchairFoundation.org. Our state must coordinate with
other states to collectively bring councils and brothers to meet the supreme requirement. All year to submit
10874 Form to supreme.
Basketball Free Throw January (council), February (District)March (State)
Contact the state special youth programs director Ray Chaves for specific questions of activities in t
Please email the councils Lady of the Month reports to stevenbudenski@ gmail.com.he state.
FRATERNAL TRAINING WEBINARS done by
Supreme staff of the Fraternal Mission Department as we discuss relevant topics for effective council
operation, membership recruitment and conducting charitable outreach programs that engage council
members.
My informative articles will bring guidance and knowledge for councils and its members to read.
Steven Budenski
State Community Director
505-489-1218
Stevenbudenski@gmail.com
14Jim McCabe, General Agent
Knights of Columbus Insurance Jim McCabe Agency – Serving New Mexico & El Paso
Every sport, every enterprise, every organization, every industry has their top reps, their all-
stars and their most valuable players. They are the ones who give their all 100% of the
time; they represent their companies masterfully, they get customers and retain them, they
provide extraordinary service, they inspire their colleagues to reach heights no one thought
attainable. Well, the insurance industry is no different and I’d like to take a few minutes to
tell you about that.
The life insurance industry has an organization called the Million Dollar Round Table or
MDRT. It is an international organization that was founded in 1927 and it recognizes
agents for their commitment to excellence, professionalism, outstanding service and the
highest ethical standards. In our industry, these are the hallmarks of the all-stars.
“Big deal!” you might say. “What’s so special about that?” Let me tell you what is so
special about membership in the Million Dollar Round Table. Across the industry in a
normal year, only about 2% of agents meet the stringent requirements to become an MDRT
member. We’ve had a great track record at the KofC over the last four or five years where
10 or 11% of our agents qualified for membership. That’s about five times the industry
average…pretty impressive!
But last year was anything but normal and we had an anything but normal group qualify for
MDRT: 38%, yes, you read correctly, 38% of our field force qualified for membership in
this prestigious organization. There were only three other companies in the USA that had a
higher number of qualifiers, but none came close to our percentage of qualifiers. Imagine
that, the KofC beat out some of the biggest names in the industry.
What’s all this mean to you? This kind of result doesn’t come about by accident. It
demonstrates the Knights of Columbus commitment to give you, our members and your
families, a highly trained, qualified and committed financial services professional. My job
is to use my skill and knowledge to make sure you understand the issues of protecting your
family from the unknown.
Let’s get together soon…and I’ll tell you about my Million Dollar Round Table journey.
Vivat Jesus!
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From First Lady Martina
Hi,
Hope this message finds you well.
As I remember 911, it seems like it happened yesterday. Driving my daughter Jade to
preschool and when we walked into the facility some of the teachers were talking about
what was happening the first tower was hit. This still did not register in my brain, I was late
for work, so I kissed Jade goodbye and went on my way. Arrived at work the second tower
was hit and then the pentagon and flight 93. Everyone was astonished and shocked that this
was happening in the greatest country in the world.
Our supervisor told us to get back to work or take vacation time and go home so I did that
picked up my two children and went to be with my family. I don’t think my supervisor was
being unsympathetic he just did not know how to handle the situation.
So here we are 20 Years later sending workers home because they don’t want to take the
vaccine, you can’t go shopping without a mask and abortion is still legal.
Please pray for us all and God Bless Us.
First Lady Martina Vigil
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Council 1226, Las Cruces Council
During the Labor Day weekend, Las Cruces Council No. 1226 held a fundraiser during the Franciscan
Arts Festival held at the Holy Cross Retreat Center. Brother Knights sold BBQ (brisket or pulled pork)
sandwiches, drinks and desserts. The fundraiser was a success with sales of $2,270! Proceeds from
this fundraiser will support the Holy Cross Retreat Center, Council’s 1226 Food for Families Program
and Mesilla Valley Hospice.
21Council 1226, Las Cruces Council
On Sunday, September 26, 2021, the Las Cruces Council No. 1226 held a Degree Exemplification at
the Shrine & Parish of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Tortugas (Mesilla Park). Council 1226 welcomed
Prayer for Life two new members (Frank Torres & Francisco Javier Torres) and Council 15578 welcomed two new
Almighty and loving members (Fernando Castillo and Rafael Geck)!
God,
You alone are the Once again Council 1226 thanks our Degree Team (Michael Archuleta, Dominic Fierro, Gene Gomez,
Author of Life Billy Lucero and James Matise) for a job well done! Special thanks to Fr. Valentine for joining us for
and giver of human this Degree.
rights.
You alone are sovereign Thanks to Chala’s Wood Fire Grill for catering the meal! They served brisket, pulled pork, red and
over life and death. green enchiladas, calabacitas, rice, beans, salad and bread. It was a wonderful meal and everyone
Give to our leaders, and enjoyed it!
to each of us,
true conversion of heart
and mind
to act to end the sin of
abortion,
and all sins against life
now permitted under the
law of this land.
Holy Virgin of
Guadalupe,
Patroness of the
Americas and
Patroness of the Unborn
intercede for our
country.
So that all unborn
children,
their mothers and
fathers,
will know the power and
protection
of your maternal love.
May these fervent
prayers of our hearts
be granted in the name
of Jesus Christ,
Our Lord and
Savior. Amen
22Our Lady of the Incarnate Word Council 15199, Assembly 3309,
Rio Rancho
Volunteers gathered at Vista Verde Memorial Park in Rio Rancho to place 2,996 American
Flags in remembrance of the lives lost on September 11.
Never Forget
23Our Lady of the Incarnate Word Council 15199, Assembly 3309,
Rio Rancho
September 11, 9-11 20th Anniversary Memorial and US Flag Retirement Ceremony
24Our Lady of the Incarnate Word Council 15199, Rio Rancho
Our Lady of the Incarnate, Council 15199 held a Charity, Unity, Fraternity Exemplification at the
Church of the Incarnation in Rio Rancho, New Mexico. The Council welcomed one new member
and advanced two member (including a readmission).
Congratulations to Brother Gary Gold, Brother Andrew Otero and Brother Benjamin Duncan.
Pictured front row (l-r): Regional Director Frank Melo, Grand Knight Tom Plate, SK Steve Wilson, Brother Gary Gold,
Brother Andrew Otero, SK David Chavez.
Back row (l-r): SK Jimm White, Brother Benjamin Duncan, Field Agent SK Bob Brunoni, SK Gerlad Roybal
25St. Jude Council 14410, Assembly 3186 Albuquerque
Order a Brick for the Responder/Veteran Memorial Program
Call 505-898-0826 to order your brick or for information
26NMSC Float New Mexico State Fair Parade, September 11, 2021
27111th Supreme Assembly Meeting
During the 111th Annual Meeting of the Supreme Assembly, held in New Haven, Conn.,
Sept. 10-12, leaders of the Fourth Degree gathered for a Memorial Mass for the 20th
anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001. Additionally, a new video produced by the Knights of
Columbus recalls the heroic work of first responders and priests on that tragic day and K of
C field agents’ efforts to bring financial assistance to grieving families.
Highlights of the meeting included an address from Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly, the
presentation of membership awards, a business session, and a Memorial Mass for the 20th
anniversary of Sept. 11, 2001. At the Mass, Supreme Master Dennis J. Stoddard read the
names of the Knights killed in the 9/11 attacks and in the War on Terror. To view photos of
the Memorial Mass, visit our news hub.
Richard J. Espinosa (right), vice supreme master of the John H. Reddin Province, delivers the second
reading. Each of the candles before the altar represents a Knight who died in the 9/11 attacks and in
the War on Terror. (Mike Ross)
28Supreme Master Dennis J. Stoddard reads the names of the Knights who died in the 9/11 attacks and in
the War on Terror. (Mike Ross)
The Supreme Officers and Dominic Father John Paul Walker gather with vice supreme masters outside
St. Mary’s Church. Front row, from left to right: Supreme Treasurer Ronald F. Schwarz, Deputy
Supreme Knight Paul G. O’Sullivan, Supreme Knight Patrick E. Kelly, Father Walker, Supreme Master
Dennis J. Stoddard, Supreme Secretary Patrick T. Mason, and Supreme Advocate John A. Marrella.
(Mike Ross)
29Culture of Life
From SK Curt Kuper
Dear Friends,
40 Days for Life begins on Wednesday September 22nd. Over 19,000 lives have been
saved since 2007 from all of the 40 Days for Life locations. PDL has hosted 40 Days for
Life in Albuquerque every Spring and Fall since it began, and lives have been saved each
time right here in Albuquerque. Many more can be saved when we pray, fast, and witness
for Life!!! See the schedule of requested days of prayer at the end of this email and the
attached flyer for more information.
Also, mark your calendar for PDL’s 4th Annual Gala on Thursday November at 6:30 pm at
Sandia Resort. Our special guest speaker is Claire Culwell, abortion survivor - she has an
amazing personal testimony!!!
Thank you,
Curt
Project Defending Life (PDL)
"Where moms are helped and babies are saved"
www.defendinglife.org
729 San Mateo Blvd NE
Albuquerque, NM 87108
505-266-4100
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Fall 2021 Schedule, 40 Days for Life Requested Days of Prayer
Alb. Catholic Moms, 9/28, 10/15 OLO Belen, 10/2, 10/30
Annunciation, 9/28, 10/29 OLO Fatima, 10/5, 10/19
Ascension, 10/5, 10/15 OLO Guadalupe, 10/4, 10/25
Assumption, 9/23, 10/19 OLO La Vang, 10/11
Adat Yeshua, 9/29, 10/28 OLO Mt Carmel Moriarty, 10/23
Calvary Alb, 9/29, 10/28 OLO Perpetual Help, 10/1, 10/29
Calvary Belen, 9/29, 10/30 OLO Sorrows Bernalillo, 9/25, 10/20
Calvary East, 9/24, 10/12 Prince of Peace, 10/8, 10/29
Calvary Rio Rancho, 9/27, 10/26 Queen of Heaven, 10/8, 10/21
Christ the King Anglican, 10/15 Risen Savior, 10/1, 10/22
Cross Christian Fellowship Rt.66, 9/22, Sacred Heart, 10/5, 10/26
10/15 San Clemente, 10/1, 10/16
Eastern Hills Baptist, 9/25, 10/13 San Felipe de Neri, 9/28, 10/22
Estancia Valley Parish, 10/23 Sangre de Cristo, 10/6, 10/21
Faith Bible Church, 9/23 San Ignacio, 10/6, 10/25
Grace Fellowship, 9/23, 10/14 San Jose, 10/11
Heights Cumberland, 10/21 San Martin de Porres, 10/18
Holy Child Tijeras, 10/23 San Ysidro in Corrales, 10/7, 10/28
Holy Family, 10/5, 10/27 St. Alice Mountainair, 10/23
Holy Ghost, 9/23, 10/20 St. Anne, 10/23
Holy Rosary, 9/28, 10/15 St. Bernadette, 10/1, 10/12
Hope Evangelical Free Church, 9/27 St. Charles Borromeo, 10/7, 10/28
Immaculate Conception, 9/30, 10/18 St. Francis Xavier, 9/24, 10/28
Immaculate Heart of Mary,10/2,10/16 St. Edwin, 9/27, 10/22
Incarnation, 10/5, 10/26 St. John Vianney, 9/24, 10/19
John XXIII, 10/8, 10/29 St. Joseph on the RG, 10/14, 10/28
Knights of Columbus, 10/1, 10/22 St. Jude Thaddeus, 9/30, 10/13
Nativity, 9/30, 10/16 St Therese, 10/6, 10/20
New Beginnings, 9/22, 10/15 St Thomas Aquinas, 10/8, 10/26
Newman Ctr UNM, 9/24, 10/12 Surrendered Hearts, 9/22, 10/15
Olive Tree, 9/29, 10/28 UNM Students for Life, 9/24, 10/12
40 Days for Life prayer vigils are also being held in Santa Fe, Santa Teresa, Silver City, and
Farmington.
40 Days for Life calendar sign-ups and more information is also available
at www.40daysforlife.com
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OCTOBER 2021
Supreme Chaplain's Monthly Challenge
One of the scribes came to Jesus and asked him, “Which is the first of all the commandments?”
Jesus replied, “The first is this: ‘Hear, O Israel! The Lord our God is Lord alone! You shall love
the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your
strength.’” (Gospel for Oct. 31, Mk 12:28b-30)
Among religions in the ancient world, Judaism stood out in its monotheism, the belief in one all-
powerful God. The Greatest Commandment, which Christ gives us here, follows from this truth. The
forces of Satan oppose God, but God is infinitely more powerful. The battle cry of St. Michael when he
defeated Satan and his rebel angels was “Who is like unto God?” It is, of course, a rhetorical question.
There is only one God; may we love him completely and totally.
Challenge by Supreme Chaplain Archbishop William E. Lori:
This month, I challenge you to begin and end each day by praying the Prayer to St. Michael.
Questions for Reflection:
What does it mean — in concrete terms — to love God with all your heart, mind, soul and strength? Do
you use the Lord’s name in vain? Do you show proper reverence for God in your thoughts, words and
actions each day?
34Faith in Action – Faith Programs Faith in Action – Family Programs
BUILDING THE DOMESTIC CHURCH
FAMILY PRAYER NIGHT
KIOSK
A Higher Purpose A Higher Purpose
Help strengthen the domestic church (our Strengthen the bonds within our parishes and
families) by providing exceptional religious build faith-filled families. This is an
education materials to all Catholics. Building opportunity for council members, their
the Domestic Church Kiosks contain families, and the whole parish community to
engaging, faith-based literature and are come together once a month for an evening of
available for councils to distribute to
prayer, dinner, and fellowship.
members, parishioners, and the general
public.
Overview Overview
By organizing activities in their parishes, Catholics often struggle with the reality that
councils can educate and evangelize using the they do not have the opportunity to socialize
rich resources found in the Catholic and/or pray with other faith-filled Catholic
Information Service (CIS) Building the families. It can be quite a challenge to raise
Domestic Church series of booklets.
our children in the faith when their only
Since 1948, CIS has been the major exposure comes from Mom and Dad. Put
evangelical arm of the Knights of Columbus. plainly, the majority of our time can easily be
Through multiple booklet series and various spent in secular circles unless we
media formats, CIS makes our Catholic faith intentionally create ways to live out the
accessible and continually provides tools for domestic church.
catechesis and faith formation. For $150, a
council receive a Building the Domestic
Family Prayer Night is an opportunity for
Church Kiosk (#BDC-K) and the first set of
225 booklets of the most popular CIS children to be exposed to regular people
resources, aimed at helping Catholics to live living their faith in a casual setting. Families
out the Church’s vision for our families. of council members, as well as other Catholic
families within the parish and community,
will gather for prayer, dinner and fellowship.
Multiple groups can be formed and families
are encouraged to rotate between these
RESOURCES groups.
.
RESOURCES
35Faith in Action – Community Programs Faith in Action – Life Programs
SOCCER CHALLENGE PREGNANCY CENTER SUPPORT
(FEATURED)
A Higher Purpose
Provide an athletic outlet for young people ages A Higher Purpose
9 to 14 through penalty kick competition Change hearts and minds about abortion by
designed for players to demonstrate their skills. showing that the Knights of Columbus loves
Start sponsoring a competition by ordering a both mother and child before and after birth.
Soccer Challenge Kit, or volunteer to host Councils can provide material, financial, labor
and/or support the district, regional and and other support to pro-life pregnancy centers
state/province championships. that help women during pregnancy and
following the birth of their newborn children.
Overview
Overview
More than 3,000 pro-life pregnancy centers
The Soccer Challenge is a great way for
councils to engage in their communities with now operate throughout territories of the
Knights of Columbus. By the very nature of its
an athletic event for youth that encourages the
founding, the Knights of Columbus is called to
values of sportsmanship and healthy
care for the widow and orphan. Abortion-
competition. Children demonstrate the most
vulnerable unborn children and mothers
important skill in soccer – shooting accuracy
experiencing unexpected pregnancies certainly
on the penalty kick – and compete to reach the
fall within that mandate. With aid from the
international level of competition. The program
Knights, pregnancy centers can offer support to
is also a way to introduce the Order to your
help women choose life. Councils can “adopt”
community and recruit faithful family men of
a pregnancy center and provide material, labor,
service.
and spiritual support throughout the year.
RESOURCES
RESOURCES
36Fraternal Training
If you are looking for a little fun and want to learn something at the same time, please check out one of
the many learning webinars available. The links below will help them to register for the sessions they
choose to attend.
.
• DISTRICT DEPUTY BASIC TRAINING
• FAITH IN ACTION (How a District Deputy Can Help!)
• GRAND KNIGHT BASIC TRAINING
• COUNCIL GROWTH AND THE DELTA CHURCH DRIVE SYSTEM
• YOU ARE YOUR PROGRAMS
• ENHANCING MEMBER EXPERIENCE BY CREATING A CULTURE OF ENGAGEMENT
• SURFIN’ SAFARI (KofC.org)
• WORKING WITH YOUR PASTOR
• NEW MEETING GUIDELINES
If you have any questions, comments, or concerns, please don’t hesitate to reach out.
Viva Cristo Rey
Kenneth White
Regional Training Director-Western Territory
203-500-4096
ken.white@kofc.org
37FRATERNAL TRAINING WEBINARS
Join the staff of the Fraternal Mission Department as we discuss relevant topics for effective council
operation, membership recruitment and conducting charitable outreach programs that engage council
members.
WATCH & LEARN MORE
FRATERNAL 'HOW TO' VIDEOS
Fraternal ‘How To’ Videos are short tutorials that walk fraternal leaders through essential Knights of
Columbus tools and procedures.
LEARN MORE
OFFICER RESOURCES
Overwhelmed by all the resources available to you as a fraternal leader? Check out our recommended
go to resources for council leaders.
FIND YOUR RESOURCES
REGIONAL TRAINING DIRECTORS (RTDS)
Training Directors offer training at both the district and council level, online and in person. Reach out
to your Regional Training Director to learn about upcoming training opportunities for your jurisdiction.
FIND YOUR RTD
FAITH IN ACTION RESOURCES
Learn how to integrate Faith in Action into your council's program regimen with this detailed resource
page.
LEARN MORE
38Church Drives New Guidelines for Council Meetings
The fall is a great time to host a Delta Church
Drive in your parish and invite to men to join Section 124 of the Charter, Constitution and Laws of the
your council. Below are a number of resources, Knights of Columbus requires each subordinate council
including a checklist summary for hosting a to hold at least two regular meetings each month.
successful drive. Be sure to reach out to your • One is a Council meeting for all members.
local training director for more information. The purpose of this meeting is to build
Reminder – All council supplies, including fraternal spirit, to share information, to
program, candidate, and Church drive kits, must strengthen formation in the faith, and to
be ordered by the Grand Knight or Financial present matters that require the vote of council
Secretary from Supplies Online via Officers members.
Online. Supply orders are not accepted at the • The other monthly meeting is an Officers’
Supreme Council Planning meeting. The purpose of this meeting
is to plan programs, develop budgets, pay
Catholic Citizenship Essay Contest approved bills, prepare motions, discuss new
This year the Knights of Columbus Catholic ideas, and deal with other necessary matters.
Citizenship Essay contest prompt is: Council officers, directors, and chairpersons
“Describe some everyday obstacles to living a are required to attend this meeting. This
life of authentic faith, and how to overcome meeting is open to any council members who
them, while providing examples from your wish to attend.
own life.” Click here for the guidebook for Council Meetings
Click here for more information about this
program Retention
Review the Safe Environment Member Status The Retention Committee examines reasons why
Report on the Reports Tab of Officers Knights become inactive and let their membership lapse,
Online. Make sure all required positions are filled plans programs to conserve the council's membership
and the members will remain compliant through the and anticipate and solve problems that may cause
end of the fraternal year. Members must take membership suspensions.
refresher training every three The deputy grand knight should be named to the
years. Contact youthleader@kofc.org with Safe position of retention chairman and his committee be
Environment Compliance questions. Councils composed of the council's trustees.
in which a grand knight also holds the After discovering problems, the committee should work
program, community and family director roles with council officers to remedy them.
will NOT be considered compliant with the This committee plans programs to conserve the council's
Knights of Columbus safe environment membership and anticipate and solve problems that may
program cause membership suspensions.
Review the Public Relations and Publicity Plan a Virtual or In-Person Exemplification
Guide (#2235) for tips on promoting the good Hold a local or in-person or virtual exemplification to
works of your council and attracting new personally welcome new members into the Order. The
members. This is a great way to expand the impact Supreme Council continues to offer the Exemplification
your council can have in the parish and community. of Charity, Unity and Fraternity on-demand. This is a
great opportunity to welcome online members to council
Build a strong leadership bench by identifying participation. Work with your district deputy to identify
future leaders of your council, empowering them to online members in your area.
run initiatives, and mentoring them on fraternal
operations. Father McGivney’s Vision for the K of C Insurance
Program
Father McGivney knew firsthand the devastation that a
View the short training videos on how to get the lack of proper insurance planning can bring to Catholic
most out of Member Management and Member families. When he founded the Knights of Columbus in
Billing. 1882, an insurance program was at the heart of his
mission.
2021-22 Fraternal Leader Success Planner
The English-language 2021-2022 Fraternal Planner is Today, the Order’s mission is the same — the Knights
now available as a PDF download. In the coming of Columbus helps Catholics to financially protect what
weeks, the French and Spanish editions of this resource matters most and do so without compromising their
will also be released as downloadable PDFs. Copies of values. Learn more about how Father McGivney’s
the Fraternal Planner will be mailed to each council vision for the insurance program stemmed from his own
beginning in June. life experiences. CLICK HERE
39PLANNING Free Online Membership with Promo Code
Planning is key to a successful year. Consider important “MCGIVNEY2020”
dates (mentioned above) and key seasons to ensure Invite men to join the Order online
you’re prepared ahead of time for events and programs. at kofc.org/joinus and use promo code
• Click here for all necessary Program MCGIVNEY2020 for one year of free
Resources to aid your planning.
membership. Once they join online, invite them to
• Use these tools and tips alongside council programs and events and ask them to join
your Fraternal Planner.
your council.
• Don’t forget to Work with your Pastor to
plan events with your parish.
Programs to begin planning now! What is Online Membership?
• Faith: Holy Hour and Pilgrim Icon. Be sure to Online Membership is a way for men to join the
assign an Icon Chairman. Knights of Columbus online. Once they join, these
• Family: Family of the Month, Family men are nurtured in the ways of the Knights of
Prayer Night and Food for Families. Columbus and can be recruited to transfer to your
• Community: Disaster Preparedness, Coats council. Additionally, your council could decide to
for Kids, Global Wheelchair use online membership as the way for men to join
Mission and Catholic Citizenship Essay. your council instead of the traditional Form 100.
• Life: Mass for People with Special To learn more about online membership, watch
Needs and Novena for Life. this short video.
Transferring Online Members to Your Council
Did you know the Knights of Columbus has Once a man joins online, he will be assigned to a
a Facebook page? Be sure to like and share council’s prospect tab – either based on his council
content on your council pages. Click here for preference or based on his address and parish. You
more information about using social media to should review prospects on this list regularly and
promote the Knights of Columbus. reach out to them to see if they are interested in
council membership. Watch this video on using
the prospect tab to transfer men to your council
COVID Recovery Program (CRP)
The COVID Recovery Program provides a
detailed, customizable blueprint for bringing your
council out of the pandemic and back to full
activity. As your council works to plan and
execute programs to make life better in your parish
and community, invite prospects and let them be
part of your council putting your Faith in Action.
They’ll be much more receptive to an invitation to
join once they see first-hand the benefits for them
and their families. In addition to the Fraternal
Training Webinar, Regional Training
Directors are hosting CRP training as well
40Knights of Columbus Insurance
The Knights of Columbus offers a complete portfolio of top-quality products to our members and their eligible
family members:
Permanent Life Insurance – Insure Your Life for Life
Term Life Insurance – Affordable Protection for Temporary Needs
Retirement Annuities – Give Yourself a Paycheck for the Rest of Your Life. Guaranteed.
Long-Term Care Insurance – Protect Your Assets. Prepare for the Future.
Disability Income Insurance – Shield Your Income from Illness and Injury
VALUABLE ASSISTANCE AND PROGRAMS FOR CATHOLIC FAMILIES
Click on the shield for more information.
41Saint John Paul’s Prayer For Peace
Lord Jesus Christ, who is called the Prince of Peace,
who are yourself our peace and reconciliation,
who so often said, "Peace to you," grant us peace.
Make all men and women witnesses of truth, justice,
and brotherly love.
Banish from their hearts whatever might endanger peace.
Enlighten our rulers that they may
guarantee and defend the great gift of peace.
May all peoples on the earth
become as brothers and sisters.
May longed for peace blossom forth
and reign always over us all.
- Pope John Paul II
“Most important, we were all given a Rosary at our First Degree Exemplification, NOW, is the time to pray it
daily. Now is the time for us to Unite as brothers and help each other and our neighbors. Stand up as a
Knight, do your part. PRAY often and help others”.
Brother Raul Griego, San Felipe Council 14254
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43Knight’s Prayer
Our Lady, Queen of the Knights, bless all the activities of our Order.
Keep us true to our pledge, to extend the kingship of thy
Divine Son on earth.
Through Thine intercession, win for us the grace, ever to exemplify
in our public and private lives, the virtues that should characterize
those especially dedicated to the service of the heavenly court. Make us always
aware that as your Knights, we are constantly observed, our faith judged,
and our Order appreciated.
Accept, O Mary, this renewed pledge of fealty and devotion,
of Thy Servants, the Knights of Columbus.
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