Pope’s Monthly Prayer Intention: For the formation

Devotion of the Month In addition to the myriad feast days honoring Our Lady under her many titles and virtues, the entire month of May is especially given to her praise. In the words of Pope Paul VI, May is "a month which the piety of the faithful has long dedicated to Mary, the Mother of God ... For this is the month during which Christians, in their churches and their homes, offer the Virgin Mother more fervent and loving acts of homage and veneration; and it is the month in which a greater abundance of God's merciful gifts comes down to us from our Mother's throne."


(Graphic and text copied from the Catholic Company’s “Morning Offering”) 4 Volume 3, Issue 11, May 2024<br>

Supreme Chaplain’s Challenge
- May 2024 - “Holy Father, keep them in your name that you have given me, so that they may be one just as we are.” (Gospel for May 12, Jn 17:11b)

Jesus desires that his disciples be united in his name: one body, one faith, one church. It is vital for our own families to remain united in faith. It is not easy to raise and form children in the Catholic faith in today’s confused culture. But as Holy Cross Father Patrick Peyton, the “rosary priest,” said, “The family that prays together stays together.” Let us keep our family united by staying united to Christ in prayer.

Challenge by Supreme Chaplain Archbishop William E. Lori:
This month — the month of Mary — I challenge you to pray the rosary daily with your entire household, offering at least one decade for the unity of your family and the Church.

Questions for Reflection:
Do you pray regularly with your family beyond grace at meals or attending Mass? In what ways might praying together increase your family’s unity? What are some simple, specific ways you could practice family prayer in your home?

(copied from kofc.org/monthlychallenge) Archibishop William
E. Lori, S.T.D. 5 Volume 3, Issue 11, May 2024<br>

Council Recognition (Right) At Council 10232’s monthly Business meeting on April 4th, Grand Knight (GK) and Sir Knight (SK) Andy Haq presented Brother John Mee with a certificate recognizing John and his wife, Tana, as the Council’s Family of the Month for March, 2024. John actively supported the Lenten Fish Fries as a cook, server, and with kitchen cleanup. John and Tana are also very active in the Parish’s St. Vincent DePaul ministry, helping to serve those in need. 6 (Left) At Council 10232’s monthly Business meeting on April 4th, Immediate Past Grand Knight SK Jerome Villarreal presented SK Bob Easton with his lost, misplaced certificate recognizing him as the Knight of the Month for May 2023. Sorry for our screw-up, Bob! Better late than never! Volume 3, Issue 11, May 2024 (Below) Grand Knight SK Andy Haq recognized the Council’s Family Program Directorate with certificates as the Outstanding Faith in Action program for the Third Quarter of Fraternal Year 2023-24. SKs Ronnie Rickabaugh, Carlos Fernandez, Danny Garcia, Mike Walsh (not present) and Brother Brian Mitchell (not pictured) were recognized for support to Comunita Cenacolo, our Keep Christ in Christmas program, and the Family Consecration to the Holy Family. SKs Ronnie Rickabaugh (Family Program Director), Carlos Fernandez & Danny Garcia receiving certificates from Grand Knight SK Andy Haq<br>

Council Recognition (Right) At the Council 10232’s monthly Business meeting on April 4th, Grand Knight (GK) and Sir Knight (SK) Andy Haq presented SK Bill Edwards with his Honorary Life Membership card, which is awarded to Brothers who have been members of the Knights of Columbus for 25 years and have reached the age of 70. Bill became attained his First and Second Degree membership way back in 1973. He and attained his Third Degree in 1996 and ultimately attained the Fourth Degree. 7 New Honorary Member SK Bill Edwards
& GK Andy Haq SK Chris Pate Receiving a golf award from SKs Andy Haq & Dan Bunke SK Chris Pate was presented with a Golf Certificate and Golf Medal by GK Andy Haq at the Council’s April 18th Fraternal Meeting., recognizing his completion of Council 10232 Golf Stage 2 Training in April at the local Sunset Landings Golf Course. Volume 3, Issue 11, May 2024<br>

Council News
- Alabama State Council Convention Report - 8 State Deputy Award Winners:
Outstanding Council over 100 Members – Council 10232
State Community Program Activity Award – Council 10232
Family of the Year – Joe & Kathleen McCarty
Youth of the Year – Eli Mitchell
Catholic Citizenship Essay Contest – Gianna King, 8th Grade
Catholic Citizenship Essay Contest – Aaron Crowley, 10th Grade
Intellectual Disabilities Program Highest Per Capita Award for Councils over 100 Members
State Deputy Runner-Up Award Winners:
Knight of the Year – SK Craig Priebe
State Faith Program Activity Award – Council 10232
State Family Program Activity Award – Council 10232
State Life Program Activity Award – Council 10232 Volume 3, Issue 11, May 2024 The Alabama State Council conducted its annual convention April 19-21 in Atmore, AL at the Wind Creek Hotel, Convention Center & Casino. Approximately 160 Brother Knights and spouses from across the State attended the 3-day event that included: the Opening Mass, Opening State Dinner, State Caucus, and Cornhole Tournament on Friday; Breakfast with the Bishops, Business Meeting, Bowling Tournament, and Awards Banquet on Saturday; and, Closing Mass and 4th Degree Biennial Meeting on Sunday morning.
Distinguished Guests who addressed all attendees included: Bishop Thomas Rodi, Archbishop of Mobile; Bishop Steven Raica, Bishop of Birmingham; Bishop Emeritus Robert Baker; and, Arizona Past State Deputy Sean Halpain, Member, Supreme Council Board of Directors. Council 10232 attendees to the convention included: District 20 Deputy SK Joe Duffy and his wife, Mary; Grand Knight (SK) Andy Haq and his wife, Marinita; Deputy Grand Knight SK Craig Priebe; Past Grand Knight and Financial Secretary SK Joe McCarty and his wife, Kathleen; Chancellor SK Carlos Fernandez and his wife, Rita; and, SK Steven Broussard, Assembly 2420 Faithful Navigator. Additionally, Brother Brian Mitchell, his wife, Kathleen, and son, Eli, attended the Awards Banquet on Saturday evening.
The two main highlights of the convention were the election of the new State Deputy as our Brother, SK Danny Garcia, completes his 2-year term at the end of this Fraternal Year, and the State Awards Banquet. SK Bill Mores from Tuscaloosa was elected as the new State Deputy. We congratulate SK Danny Garcia on his successful 2-year term and pledge our support to SK Mores. A list of Council 10232 Awards won is below.<br>

Council News
- Alabama State Council Convention Award Photos - 9 (Left) District 20 Deputy Joe Duffy (Intellectual Disabilities Program Highest Per Capita Award – District Level)

(Below) Awards Banquet Attendees
(L-R) State Deputy SK Danny Garcia, Eli Mitchell, Brother Brian Mitchell, Kathleen Mitchell, SK Craig Priebe, Rita Fernandez, Bishop Steven Raica, Marinita Haq, Bishop Robert Baker, GK Andy Haq, SK Joe McCarty, Kathleen McCarty, District 20 Deputy SK Joe Duffy, Mary Duffy, SK Steven Broussard, SK Carlos Fenrnandez (Left) GK Andy Haq (AL State Outstanding Council Over 100 Award); (Center) SK Joe & Kathy McCarty (Family of the Year); (Right) Eli Mitchell (Youth of the Year) pictured: Incoming AL State Deputy Bill Mores, AL State Deputy Danny Garcia, Supreme Director Sean Halpain Volume 3, Issue 11, May 2024<br>

Council News
- Scholarship Opportunity - 10 Volume 3, Issue 11, May 2024<br>

Council News
- Calling All Golfers! - 11 Council 10232 Golf Group
April saw plenty of golf action by the Council 10232 Golf Group including one tournament, 16 golf outings, and three rounds of Top Golf range play. To start off, a team of three Knights (SK Ed Arominski, SK Daniel Bunke and Brother Tim Albers) represented Council 10232 at the Holy Spirit Golf Tournament. The team finished 3rd place…from the last, out-playing two other teams in a field of 20 teams.
Other golf action in April saw Top Golf range play hosted by James Cook. Outstanding players at Top Golf were awarded solid, gold-colored trophies and recognition certificates for exceptional play. Top Golf awards were presented by District Deputy Joe Duffy to SK Joey Cook for Most Improved Golfer, SK James Cook for High Score, SK Joe Duffy himself for Best Golf Swing, and Brother Tim Albers for Longest Drive. In addition, SK Cris Pate was recognized for successfully completing Council 10232 Stage 1 Golf Training. Chris followed up this feat by completing Council 10232 Golf Stage 2 Training in April at the local Sunset Landings Golf Course. Training included 18 holes of golf where Chris shot an outstanding 18-hole best ball scramble play score of 78.
Upcoming events for our golf group are the Fr. Louis Giardino Falcon Classic Golf Tournament to be held on May 13th at the Huntsville Country Club. If you’d like to join a charitable event or just a round of golf at Sunset Landings or some Top Golf range play, please contact SK Ed Arominski at (678) 894-5096 or via email at arominskie@bellsouth.net. SK Joe Duffy presenting SK James Cook with Highest Score Trophy SK Joe Duffy presenting Brother Tim Albers with Longest Drive Trophy Volume 3, Issue 11, May 2024<br>

Council News
- May is Food for Families Month - 12 Volume 3, Issue 11, May 2024<br>

Council News
- Coming in June! - 13 Volume 3, Issue 11, May 2024 3rd Semi-Annual
Metal for Mothers
Collection Drive – SJB Lower Parking Lot
Friday, June 7th (7:30 AM – 1:00 PM)
Saturday, June 8th (8:00 AM – 10:30 AM) Proceeds benefit Athens Womens Resource Center as part of the K of C’s Aid and Support After Pregnancy (ASAP) Initiative
Start looking through your garage now
All types of metal collected (aluminum/metal cans, scrap/junk metal, copper, metal chairs, grills, etc.)

Volunteers with Pick-ups/trailers are highly encouraged to help<br>

Faith in Action Programs – Family 14 Council 10232 recognizes Sir Knight Stephen Moeller as the Knight of the Month for April. SK Moeller has selflessly served as the Council Recorder, producing comprehensive meeting notes for the Council’s Business and Fraternal COR meetings. He also has served in Assembly Honor Guard duties. Well done, Stephen! Council 10232 recognizes SK Dan Bunke and his wife, Marge, as the Family of the Month for April. Dan has helped out behind the scenes (e.g., during our Fish Fries, helping SK Joe Duffy with painting the second story window frame & panels, providing some golf instruction to Brother Knights) Marge is an active participant in the Ladies Auxiliary. Faith in Action Programs – Faith April 5 & 6 – First Friday Adoration Hour/First Saturday Mass & Holy Hour
29 Brother Knights and family members made a Holy Hour during the St. John’s Parish First Friday Adoration on Friday, April 5th, and Saturday, April 6th. April 18 – Monthly Rosary Recitation
This month’s Rosary recitation took place on Thursday, April 18th, during the Council’s Fraternal Meeting. A total of 35 Sir Knights (SKs) and Brother Knights took part in the recitation of the Glorious Mysteries as we continue to celebrate the Resurrection of Jesus Christ during this Easter season, led by Council Faith Program Director SK Em Bataille. Volume 3, Issue 11, May 2024<br>

15 Faith in Action Programs – Community April 18 – Tree limb Clean-up at St. John’s
Early in the week of April 14th, maintenance personnel from St. John’s trimmed many of the trees and shrubs along the exit driveway from St. John’s. Father Bryan requested the assistance of Council 10232 to clean up the trimmed tree limbs and shrubs and take them to the landfill/dump in Huntsville. On Thursday morning, April 18th, four Council Brothers responded to the call for assistance. SKs Carlos Fernandez, Andy Haq, Craig Priebe, and Dan Ward began by loading the trimmings into the back of Dan’s pick-up. Following the first trip to the dump, it rapidly became evident that more equipment would be needed in order to complete the task in one day. SKs Ward and Haq rented a U-Haul flatbed trailer while SKs Fernandez and Priebe began cutting the trimmed branches and shrubs into smaller pieces for better loading into the bed of the pick-up and trailer. The task took several hours and four trips to the landfill to complete, but they got it done. In all, they cleaned up over one ton in weight of branch and shrub waste, resulting in an improved, clean exit driveway from St. John’s. SKs Craig Priebe, Andy Haq, Dan Ward & Carlos Fernandez Volume 3, Issue 11, May 2024<br>

Faith in Action Programs – Community 16 April 20 – SK John Horch Memorial Bi-Monthly Blood Drive
Council 10232 conducted its bi-monthly SK John Horch Memoria blood drive in the Basement Hall of St. John’s on Saturday, April 20th. The blood drive netted a total collection of 29 blood products, missing the Red Cross goal of 36 units. Blood Drive Co-Chairman SK Larry Burke led the team of SKs Jonathan Jumper, Chris Pate, James Cook, and Joey Cook to help conduct the Blood Drive. SKs Burke and Jumper arrived at 7:30 AM to set up the Hall for the Blood Drive collection team from the American Red Cross. SKs Burke, Pate and the Cook brothers then worked the registration table for the Drive that took place from 9:00 AM until 2:00 PM. SKs Burke and Jumper then recovered the Hall to its standard configuration following the completion of the Drive. Thanks to these Brothers for assisting in the conduct of the Drive and to the following eight Brother Knights who donated blood during the Drive: SKs Larry Burke, David Fledderman, Jonathan Jumper, and John Stipak; Brothers Daniel Coltey, Mark Dallas, Charles Kummer, and Lawrence Carlton (from Holy Spirit). SK Burke getting vitals checked SK Jumper waiting to donate Brother Mark Dallas in the queue Brother Dan Coltey donating blood Volume 3, Issue 11, May 2024<br>

Faith in Action Programs – Community 17 April 23 – St. John Paul II HS Parent/New Student Orientation Dinner Support
St. John Paul II High School requested Council support for the orientation they gave to incoming Freshman and their parents for the 2024-25 school year on Tuesday, April 23rd. Seven Council Brothers responded to the call for assistance. Led by the Council’s Liaison to JP II, SK Ed Arominski and the Council’s Hot Dog “Grill-master Par Excellence” SK Carlos Fernandez, Brothers served up a light dinner of grilled hot dogs, chips, cookies, and water to approximately 200 new students, parents, and High School staff & current student guides. All attendees expressed their appreciation to the Brothers who supported this event. Besides SKs Arominski and Fernandez, SKs Em Bataille, Larry Burke, Mike Dauphinais, Craig Priebe, and Brother Tom O’Donnell helped out. Faith in Action Programs – Life April 13 – Prayer Rally for Life at closed Huntsville Abortuary
Three Knights and five other Christians participated in the monthly Pray for Life Rally on Saturday, April 13th, in front of the closed Huntsville Abortion Clinic on Sparkman Drive. They recited the Rosary, sang a couple of songs, and talked about pro-Life initiatives. The next prayer rally is scheduled for Saturday, May 11th at 9:15 AM. (L) SK Arominski surveying the crowd

(R) SKs Dauphinais & Priebe serving up the “Dogs!” Bro. Tom O’Donnell, SKs Mike Dauphinais, Craig Priebe, Em Bataille & Larry Burke Volume 3, Issue 11, May 2024<br>

Save the dates for the following Color Corps Activities:
Upcoming 4th Degree Exemplifications
13 Jul 24, St. Mary of the Visitation Church Parish Hall, 220 Lincoln St., 2:00 PM
Color Guards, Flag Bearers and Chair Guards will be needed! See the Faithful Navigator for details.
Honor Guard Calls
1 May 24, Confirmation, St. John’s (6:00 PM); Showtime 5:30 PM
19 May 24, Pentecost Sunday Mass, St. John’s (11:30 AM); Showtime 11:00 AM
2 Jun 24, Corpus Christi Mass, St. John’s (Time TBD)
23 Jun 24, St. John the Baptist Patronal Feast Day Mass, St. John’s (8:30 AM) Showtime 8:00 AM Become an Honor Guard for special Masses and events. Become a Color Guard for Civic and Public Events INTERESTED IN BECOMING A 4TH DEGREE KNIGHT?
CONTACT FAITHFUL NAVIGATOR STEVEN BROUSSARD TO JOIN THE RANKS OF THE 4TH DEGREE COLOR CORPS PROGRAM CONTACT COLOR CORPS COMMANDER CARLOS FERNANDEZ OR FAITHFUL NAVIGATOR STEVEN BROUSSARD Fr. Patrick J. Murphy Assembly 2420 4th Degree Exemplification, 15 Apr 23, Madison, Alabama
(Color Guard Team with New Sir Knights & Dignitaries) Become an Honor Guard for Funeral Masses and Visitations 18 Volume 3, Issue 11, May 2024<br>

Ladies’ Auxiliary Monthly Message 19 After a successful Fish Fry, the Auxiliary decided which causes they would support with the monies collected through donations made at our dessert table. We decided that we would donate to the following causes:
- Stackable high chairs for parish hall
- St John's School – For security.
- Athens Women's Resource Center
- Benedictine Sisters-Cullman
- KofC Ultrasound Program
- Baby Box Program
- St Vincent de Paul
- Cenacolo to buy personal goods
The ladies worked the JP II football concession stand last Fall and the proceeds went to the Bishop's Fund to aid Seminarians of our Diocese. A Scottish gift basket was taken to the convention at Atmore also to be raffled for the Bishop’s Fund. Thank you Ladies for all your time and effort making it possible to donate to all these causes.
At the convention, the $500 Pink Ticket Raffle was won by one of our Knights, Matt Kokkeler. The Ladies Auxiliary $750 Scholarship was also won by a St. John’s parishioner, Marissa Parkes. Congratulations to them both!
I would like to invite all members to pray for peace in the world, especially in the Holy Land and Ukraine.
Finally, Joe and I wish all mothers a Happy Mother’s Day this month on May 12th!
Mary Duffy Volume 3, Issue 11, May 2024<br>

Schedule of Upcoming Activities Upcoming Events – May 2024 May 1: Confirmation Mass at SJB (6:00 PM; Honor Guard Call Showtime 5:30 PM)
May 2: Council #10232 Business Mtg, SJB Knights Room (6:30 Social Hr; 7:30 Mtg)
Volunteer Hr. Sign-up: St. John the Baptist Council #10232 (uknight.org)
May 3: First Friday Mass (8:30 AM) and Adoration (9:00 AM-9:00 PM)
Volunteer Hr. Sign-up: St. John the Baptist Council #10232 (uknight.org)
May 4: First Saturday Mass (8:30 AM) and Holy Hour (9:10-10:10 AM)
Volunteer Hr. Sign-up: St. John the Baptist Council #10232 (uknight.org)
May 5: Youth Baseball Pitch Challenge, SJB Soccer Field (1:00 PM)
Volunteer Hr. Sign-up: St. John the Baptist Council #10232 (uknight.org)
May 9: Mother’s Day Floral Basket Pick-up from CBS/Delivery to SJB (3:00 PM-5:00 PM)
Sign up to help: St. John the Baptist Council #10232 (uknight.org)
May 9: Assembly #2420 Business Mtg/Ofcr Elections, SJB Knights Rm (6:30 Social Hr; 7:30 Mtg)
May 10-11: Mother’s Day Floral Plant Customer Pick-up Support (Fri 12-5 PM; Sat 9AM-12PM)
Sign up to help Friday: St. John the Baptist Council #10232 (uknight.org)
Sign up to help Saturday: St. John the Baptist Council #10232 (uknight.org)
May 11: Monthly Pray For Life Rally, Closed Huntsville Abortion Clinic (9:15-10:15 AM)
Volunteer Hr. Sign-up: St. John the Baptist Council #10232 (uknight.org)
May 12: Feast of the Ascension
May 12: Mother’s Day
May 16: Council 10232 College Scholarship Application Judging, Basement Hall (5:00 PM)
Volunteer Sign-up: St. John the Baptist Council #10232 (uknight.org)
May 16: Fraternal Cor Mtg – Monthly Rosary & Video (6:30 PM Social Hr; 7:30 PM Mtg)
Volunteer Hr. Sign-up: St. John the Baptist Council #10232 (uknight.org)
May 18: Assembly 2420 Shelton Road Cleanup, 7800 Shelton Rd (8:00 AM)
May 19: Baccalaureate Breakfast Support & Scholarship Presentations (after 8:30 AM Mass)
Sign up to help: St. John the Baptist Council #10232 (uknight.org)
May 19: Pentecost Sunday Mass at SJB (11:30 AM; Honor Guard Call Showtime 11:00 AM)
May 19: Assembly 2420 Bunco Game Night, SJB Basement Hall (6:30 PM)
May 24: Last Day of 2023-24 School Year
May 27: Memorial Day (Federal Holiday)

LIFE COMMUNITY FAITH FAMILY COUNCIL/ASSEMBLY/PARISH 20 Volume 3, Issue 11, May 2024<br>

Schedule of Upcoming Activities Upcoming Events – June 2024 Jun 1: Food for Families (Comunita Cenacolo) Providence Delivery
Jun 1: First Saturday Mass (8:30 AM) and Holy Hour (9:10-10:10 AM)
Jun 2: Feast of Corpus Christi (8:30 AM Mass; Honor Guard Call Showtime 8:00 AM)
Jun 6: Council #10232 Business Mtg/Officer Elections, SJB Knights Rm (6:30 Soc Hr; 7:30 Mtg)
Jun 7: First Friday Mass (8:30 AM) and Adoration (9:00 AM-9:00 PM)
Jun 8: Monthly Pray For Life Rally, Closed Huntsville Abortion Clinic (9:15-10:15 AM)
Jun 13: Assembly #2420 4th Degree Business Mtg, SJB Knights Room (6:30 Social Hr; 7:30 Mtg)
Jun 15: SK John Horch Memorial Bi-Monthly Blood Drive (9:00 AM-2:00 PM)
Jun 16: Father’s Day
Jun 20: Fraternal Cor Mtg – Monthly Rosary & Video (6:30 PM Social Hr; 7:30 PM Mtg)
Jun 23: Nativity of St. John the Baptist (transferred); (8:30 AM; Honor Guard Call 8:00 AM)

LIFE COMMUNITY FAITH FAMILY COUNCIL/ASSEMBLY/PARISH 21 Volume 3, Issue 11, May 2024<br>

You can submit prayer requests online on our website at HTTPS://WWW.MADISON-KOFC.ORG. Or, you can fill out a 3x5 card during the Business or Fraternal Meeting and turning it into the Craig Priebe, Deputy Grand Knight. Prayer Requests For our sponsored Parish and Diocesan Seminarians, Collins Hess and Ross Gilliland
For Brother David Williams and family as David continues his training for the Diaconate for the Diocese of Birmingham
For Haley Delmas, daughter of SK Mike & Diane Delmas, who was the victim of a “hit & run” bicycle accident and is in ICU at a hospital in Colorado
For SK Ron Belz
For SK Charles Bundschu
For SK Joe Prince
For SK Joe Duffy
For SK Em Bataille
For the wife of SK Mike Dauphinais, recovering from a broken ankle
For the son-in-law of SK Bill & Maura Edwards
For all souls in Purgatory
For an end to abortion in the USA
For the protection of prayer warriors everywhere who pray for the respect for life
For more vocations in our Diocese to the priesthood and religious orders
For peace and an end to hostilities in Israel, Gaza, and the Ukraine
For peace on our university campuses as groups exercise their right to protest 22 Volume 3, Issue 11, May 2024<br>

. 2023-24 Fraternal Year Officers
- State/District/Council/Ladies Auxiliary - 23 Volume 3, Issue 11, May 2024<br>