Joining the Knights of Columbus

Santa Maria Assembly 0915 (Our 4th Degree)

Is sponsoring an overnight trip to K of C headquarters in New Haven, CN on September 18. If you are interested and want more info. Contact John or Dee VIcardi at 560-0798.

New Meeting Times

7:00 PM Rosary
7:15 PM Meeting

In Defense of Pope Pius XII

Recently, the church has been under attack for various reasons, some justly and some unjustly. Consider the case of Pope Pius XII and his "unwillingness" to help the Jews and their plight against Hitler in World War II. Gary L. Krupp, president and founder of the Pave the Way Foundation, Pave the Way Foundation Home Page , a foundation dedicated to achieving peace by closing the gap in tolerance, education and the practical relations between religions, through cultural, technological and intellectual exchanges. They strive to eliminate the use of *religion as a tool* which, historically has been used, by some, to achieve personal agendas and to cause conflicts. He was asked to help research the relationship between the Pope and the Jewish situation during World War II. Mr. Krupp, a Jew, had very negative feelings about Pope Pius XII , but agreed to help do the research. What he found over the last four years of research astounded him. He cannot understand how anyone can claim that Pope Pius XII ignored the Jews during World War II. In fact, he is having a lot of trouble finding anyone who might have assisted them more. To get an insight into his reasoning, please watch this interview with Raymond Arroyo taped on January 9th, 2010 on The World Over Live, an EWTN Catholic weekly news program. Click here to see the Gary Krupp Interview

A Bad Bill and How We Got It

Archbishop Chaput's recent response to the passing of the health care bill

Click here to read

Free Throw Winners

The winners of the Knights of Columbus St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Council No. 6810 Free Throw Championship were honored at an awards ceremony held during half time of the Franklin and Marshall men’s basketball game on February 17. The boys and girls, aged 10 to 14, received Council Champion certificates and engraved plaques. The Council 6810 competition, which was held at Hambright School on January 17, drew contestants from Lancaster, Columbia, East Petersburg, Mountville, Elizabethtown, Conestoga, Willow Street, Leola, Millersville, Mount Joy and Washington Boro.

Each of the winners also earned the right to compete in the K of C District 61 competition held on February 21 at St. Leo the Great School in Lancaster. Winners from the District level may then move on to regional, state, national and international levels.

In the photo are, kneeling, from left to right: Sydney Dundon, 10, Jessica Wilson, 11, Andrew DeBord, 11, Allison Schaefer, 12; standing, from left to right: Mason Deeter, 12, Greta Lindsley, 13, George Elko, Council 6810 Youth Services Director, Derek Manning, 13, Brrett Caggiano, 14.

Two other winners, Andrew Shekard, 10, and Melissa Upton, 14, were unable to attend the awards ceremony.

For further information, contact George Elko at telephone number 717-203-6210 or email address gmelko@comcast.net.

Haiti Earthquake Relief

To All Knights of Columbus:

In an effort to come to the aid of the people of Haiti, who are suffering a humanitarian catastrophe of huge proportions in the wake of Tuesday evening's 7.0 earthquake, the Knights of Columbus has today sent an immediate contribution of $50,000 to Catholic Relief Services, and we invite Knights to make contributions through the Supreme Council so that we can maximize the impact of the funds raised, and document the amount donated in this tragedy by members of the Order.

Donations by individual Knights can be made on line, and this feature should be available on the Supreme Council website (www.kofc.org) by later this evening. Checks should be made out to Knights of Columbus Charities, Inc. and mailed to 1 Columbus Plaza, New Haven, CT 06510. Please write "Haiti Earthquake Relief" on the memo line of the check.

Contributions will be used to provide assistance wherever it can have the most immediate impact, and where the need is greatest.

We ask all Knights and their families to also offer their prayers for the victims of this terrible disaster.

6:00 p.m. EST

Thursday, January 14, 2010

Free Throw

Congratulations to all the participants and winners of the Knights of Columbus Council

6810 Free Throw Championship held on Sunday, January 17, at Hambright Elementary School.

Final winners in each category:

- Girls 10: Sidney Dundon
- Boys 10: Andrew Sheckard
- Girls 11: Jessica Wilson
- Boys 11: Andrew DeBord
- Girls 12: Allison Schaefer
- Boys 12: Mason Deeter
- Girls 13: Greta Lindsley
- Boys 13: Derek Manning
- Girls 14: Milissa Upton
- Boys 14: Brett Coggiano

All the boys and girls named above should attend the Council 6810 Awards Presentation

Ceremony to be held at the half time (beginning approximately 8:00 PM) of the Franklin

and Marshall home basketball game on Wednesday, February 17, at Mayser Athletic Center,

College Avenue, Lancaster. NOTE: If you cannot attend this ceremony, please notify

George Elko at phone no. 717-203-6210 or e-mail address gmelko@comcast.net ASAP.

Also, the first-place winners of the Council 6810 local level competition are eligible to

participate in the District 61 competition. This competition is scheduled for Sunday,

February 21, from 1:00 to 5:00 PM, at St. Leo the Great School Gymnasium, 2427 Marietta

Avenue, Lancaster, PA 17601. The Chairman for this event is Paul Burns, phone no.

717-898-7584. NOTE: If you cannot attend this competition, please notify George Elko at

phone no. 717-203-6210 or email address gmelko@comcast.net ASAP.

NOTE: In the event that a winner in any category cannot participate in the next level of

competition, the second-place winner will represent the area.

Church News

U.S. Knights Urged to Oppose Abortion
Mandate in Health Reform Bill

Both the House and the Senate approved versions of health care reform legislation before leaving Washington for a Christmas break. A House-Senate conference committee will negotiate a single version of the bill upon their return this month (the House returns on January 12 and the Senate returns on January 19).

Knights and their families are strongly urged to contact their Senators and Congressmen during the recess, and ask that they support the House language authored by Representative (and brother Knight) Bart Stupak (D-MI), which retains the long-standing policy against federal funding of abortion. Stupak’s language was approved by a strong bipartisan majority in the House.

The Senate version of the health care reform bill does not ban abortion funding, and the American Catholic bishops oppose it: under the Senate version, “federal funds will help subsidize, and in some cases a federal agency will facilitate and promote, health plans that cover elective abortions,” the bishops said.

Contacting Senators and Representatives at their home district offices during the recess is an especially effective way of making them aware of your views on the abortion funding and conscience protection issues. This guide provides useful information about contacting your Congressional representatives.

To read the U.S. Bishops Conference statement click here.

To read Supreme Knight Anderson’s recent Zenit column on the issue click here.

To contact your senators using the NCHLA web site click here.

Why Join the Knights of Columbus?

Imagine being part of an organization that fills your heart and your mind with the joy of giving to others and the feeling that comes with making a difference.

Knights are Catholic men, 18 years of age and older, who are committed to making their community a better place, while supporting their Church. Being a Knight is more than camaraderie; it is being involved with your community; it is supporting your local Catholic Church, while enhancing your own faith; it is about protecting and enhancing your family life. Come see just what we are all about and take the first steps to enhance your personal life by viewing the segment, "Why Join?"

Video

For an inspiring look at what it means to be part of the Knights of Columbus, see the video introduction, "In Service to One. In Service to All" (running time, 32 seconds).

Our eight-page Overview Booklet (pdf, 415k) gives additional information about what it means to be a member of the Knights of Columbus.

Hear what Knights have to say in their own words about their membership in the world's largest Catholic family service organization.

"Experience of a Lifetime" (running time, 10:59 min.).

Membership Dues

Reminder! Council Dues for 2010 are due and currently considered in arrears for any member who has not submitted payment or spoken with the Financial Secretary to make other arrangements. If you paid your dues, and did not receive a current membership card, please contact Terry Groft, FS at 285-5617.

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Council 6810