Brothers, From the Grand Knight As I sit and look out my window, it s hard to believe that spring is finally here! According to the weather reports, warmer days are ahead and hopefully better weather. Spring is a time of new beginnings, new arrivals and of new life. As we prepare for Easter and the Lords return, take a moment to give thanks for all that you have. This season, there have been so many births for friends and family that I am reminded what a truly joyous season this is. Our annual fish fry was held on Fed 20 th. It was well received and many compliments were given on the fish. Thank you to all the brothers who helped set up, served and helped take down tables for the event. Together, we served roughly 160 people with plenty to go around. Thank you to the scouts for the desserts and Mrs. Pagorick for the prep and help that she does every year. We also hosted the 2 nd round of the Free Throw Contest for the district. Br. Gregg Blocher, once again, did an outstanding job heading up the event. Thanks to all who helped with the Free Throw contest, and above all, congratulations to the winners for District 2. This month also begins 40 Days for Life. Knights from councils in the area will be standing vigil and praying outside Planned Parenthood in Merrillville during this time. Praying for the unborn children and putting a stop to the tragedy of abortion. Our Council has been asked to stand on the hill on March 14 th for a few hours, if you have time available please join us. Recently I received an email from Fr. Mike that went out to all of the ministry leaders in the parish, asking for help with the capital campaign. I am seeking 3 March 2015 volunteers from our council to work with Fr. Mike and the campaign director Joe Smagacz in raising funds for the parish. If you are interested, please contact me via e mail or see me after our regular meeting. I am also seeking ideas from the council to do some sort of fund raiser to aid the parish in the endeavor. As knights, we are pledged to help the priests, and we have been asked to help in some way, shape or form. So please, let s get to work. FACEBOOK Vivat Jesus, Grand Knight, Rich The Indiana has two (2) Facebook pages. Below are links to both. The first is the Official State Council Facebook page. This page will have information directly from the Indiana State Council. The second is a group Facebook page that was established by the Indiana State Council Knights of Columbus as an open forum in sharing information directly related to Indiana and Knights community. If you're asking what now? Here is what you do: Like the Official Facebook Page and become a member of the Official Group Page. It's that simple. Follow Indiana State Council on: https://www.facebook.com/inkofc Follow Indiana on: https://www.facebook.com/groups/141023659257500/
PRAYER FOR THE SUCCESS OF OUR CAPITAL CAMPAIGN Loving Father, we recognize that all good things come from You. We know that You have given us an abundance of gifts, not to hoard but to share. As we engage in our capital campaign, we ask You to bless our endeavors. Help us to remember that the reason we exist is to point the way to You. You have blessed us personally, You have blessed our families, You have blessed our parish. Help us to use those many blessings to improve our church and school buildings so that St. Thomas More may continue to make a difference in our lives, in our community, and in our world. Kindly bless our campaign and make it successful for we place our trust in You. As the psalmist of old once wrote, Prosper the work of our hands for us. Prosper the word of our hands. Amen The RESULTS for the 72nd Annual State Bowling Tournament are attached to this month s newsletter. Congratulations to all the winners. I hope everyone had lots of fun! Check our Council Web Site http://www.kofc10596.com/ and Facebook page https://www.facebook.com/ groups/452286081543848/ for updates. From the Chaplain LENT IS HERE WHAT ARE YOU DOING? Remember, the laws of Fast and Abstinence apply for the Fridays of Lent and Good Friday. To refresh your memory, they are as follows: Fast: Allows for only one full meal to be taken during the day. Two smaller meals are permitted, if necessary, to maintain strength according to one's needs. Eating solid foods between meals is not permitted. Fasting is to be observed on Good Friday by all Catholics who are 18 years of age through to those who have not yet celebrated their 59th birthday. Abstinence: The practice of refraining from meat and meat products. Abstinence is to be practiced by all who are 14 years of age and older. Fridays of Lent are Days of Abstinence Taizé Prayer will take place on Wednesdays at 7:00 p.m. This prayer takes about a half hour and is a blend of scripture, music, and silence. It is very peaceful and a great way to reflect upon God s love. Stations of the Cross are Fridays at 7:00 p.m. The school students also do Stations of the Cross on Fridays at 2:15 p.m. (except on March 27th. There are no afternoon Stations on March 27th due to Spring Break). Living Stations of the Cross will be done by our parish Youth Group on Friday, March 13th at 7:00 p.m. Our Parish Penance Service will be on Tuesday, March 17th at 7:00 p.m. The school children will have an opportunity to go to confession that morning beginning immediately after the 8:30 a.m. school Mass. Any parishioner is free to come to confession during the morning as well. There will be several Carmelite Fathers helping Fr. Ted and me during the morning confessions. Other Penance Services in the Southlake Deanery include: Wednesday, March 18 St. Michael the Archangel, Merrillville Saturday, March 21 St. Ann, Black Oak (3:00 p.m.) Monday, March 23 St. Matthias, Crown Point (6:00 p.m.) Our Lady of Grace, Highland Tuesday, March 24 St. Mary, Crown Point St. James the Less, Highland Our Lady of Consolation, Merrillville St. John the Evangelist, St. John (4:00 to 6:00 p.m.) Wednesday, March 25 St. Joseph, Dyer Thursday, March 26 St. Mary, Griffith St. Edward, Lowell St. Andrew the Apostle, Merrillville Friday, March 27 Ss. Peter & Paul, Merrillville (1:00 p.m.) Monday, March 30 St. Michael the Archangel, Merrillville Wednesday, April 1 Holy Name, Cedar Lake
72 nd Annual Indiana State Bowling Tournament Results The 72 nd Annual Indiana State Bowling Tournament was held on February 21 st and 22 nd 2015, at Pinheads in Fishers, Indiana. The Results of the tournament are listed below. Team Result Place Team Name Team City Team Score Prize 1 You Talkin To Me? Fishers, IN 2649 $480.00 2 The C LTW Rollers Fishers, IN 2611 $240.00 3 Hamboneski Fishers, IN 2609 $140.00 4 Gutter Gang Decatur, IN 2509 $100.00 5 Disciples Fishers, IN 2483 6 The Dark Side Fishers, IN 2440 7 K of C 6138 #1 Greenwood, IN 2439 8 Team Barenie Griffith, IN 2432 9 Team Phipps Indianapolis, IN 2425 10 K of C 3660 #1 Indianapolis, IN 2405 11 Peaper Bros Indianapolis, IN 2399 12 Don't Give A Split Decatur, IN 2396 13 Dusty Bags Decatur, IN 2374 14 K of C 3660 #2 Indianapolis, IN 2343 15 Bad Public Fishers, IN 2308 16 What-Me Worry? Fishers, IN 2299 17 Wayne Products Huntington, IN 2275 18 Dillon Brothers Huntington, IN 2233 19 K of C 3660 #3 Indianapolis, IN 2220 20 Real McCoys Huntington, IN 2192
Doubles Result Place Names City Score Prize 1 Mark Glodowski / Alan Artale Fishers, IN 1406 $140.00 2 Dan Burge / Mike Koeher (IN) Fishers, IN 1296 $70.00 3 Tim O'Connell / Scott Manship Fishers, IN 1293 $56.00 4 Rich Bailey / Elwin Rogge Fishers, IN 1290 $46.00 5 Jim Broderick / Doug Boone Huntington, IN 1284 $35.00 6 Mark Barenie / Paul Barenie Griffith, IN 1277 $23.00 7 Patrick Bickel / Dale Parker Huntington, IN 1269 $23.00 8 Brendan Massing / Kevin Massing Indianapolis, IN 1260 $23.00 9 Dan Taylor / Ron Kocher Indianapolis, IN 1258 $23.00 10 Ron Wesley / Jack Kennedy Fishers, IN 1256 $23.00 11 Jeff Scher / Michael Scher Huntington, IN 1241 12 Jeff Young / Russ Kaufman Huntington, IN 1240 13 Jack Wolf / Jason Hunkler Fishers, IN 1231 14 Ronald Hillers / Matt Hillers Indianapolis, IN 1228 15 Keith (Alex) Smart / Dick Ness Huntington, IN 1225 16 Dan Shaffer / Steve Lloyd Fishers, IN 1220 17 Chuck Sampson / Paul Ruth Indianapolis, IN 1210 18 Merv Barenie / Tony Barenie Griffith, IN 1207 Mark Gill / Jason Derybowski Fishers, IN 1207 20 Paul Bruner / Steve Bruner Indianapolis, IN 1204 21 Bob Lynch / John Wilson Indianapolis, IN 1199 22 Chris Baird / Trent Warren Fishers, IN 1190 23 Larry Orlowski / Ward Fry Fishers, IN 1183 24 Steve Watt / Bill Beaver Greenwood, IN 1176 25 Barry Emperly / Bill Stamm Indianapolis, IN 1175 26 Bob Courtney / Jeff Spisak Fishers, IN 1170 27 Tony Snow / Tim Walter Fishers, IN 1167 28 Dan Fisher / Tim Morris Indianapolis, IN 1161 29 Jack Boas / Greg Bendel Greenwood, IN 1159 30 Tom Crossland / Paul Susemichel Indianapolis, IN 1158 31 Doug Moore / Monty Woolsey Fishers, IN 1108 32 Phil Phipps / Ken Wibbenmeyer Indianapolis, IN 1101 33 Paul Henkel / Andy Orris Fishers, IN 1058
Singles Result Place Bowler Name Bowler City Bowler Score Prize 1 Ward Fry Fishers, IN 738 $140.00 2 Scott Manship Fishers, IN 723 $70.00 3 Keith (Alex) Smart Huntington, IN 715 $56.00 4 John Wilson Indianapolis, IN 704 $46.00 5 Dan Burge Fishers, IN 691 $36.00 6 Tim Morris Indianapolis, IN 689 $23.00 7 Trent Warren Fishers, IN 683 $23.00 8 Michael Scher Huntington, IN 676 $23.00 9 Tim Walter Fishers, IN 663 $15.00 Steve Lloyd Fishers, IN 663 $15.00 Ken Wibbenmeyer Indianapolis, IN 663 $15.00 12 Jim Broderick Huntington, IN 662 13 Dale Parker Huntington, IN 661 14 Bob Courtney Fishers, IN 660 15 Paul Barenie Griffith, IN 657 16 Tony Snow Fishers, IN 656 17 Ron Wesley Fishers, IN 653 Merv Barenie Griffith, IN 653 19 Jack Wolf Fishers, IN 649 20 Alan Artale Fishers, IN 648 21 Rich Bailey Fishers, IN 646 22 Jeff Spisak Fishers, IN 644 23 Doug Moore Fishers, IN 642 24 Dan Shaffer Fishers, IN 641 25 Jack Boas Greenwood, IN 640 26 Paul Susemichel Indianapolis, IN 637 27 Steve Watt Greenwood, IN 636 Brendan Massing Indianapolis, IN 636 29 Jason Derybowski Fishers, IN 632 30 Jeff Young Huntington, IN 630 31 Barry Emperly Indianapolis, IN 627 Larry Orlowski Fishers, IN 627 Mark Gill Fishers, IN 627 34 Patrick Bickel Huntington, IN 626 35 Dan Taylor Indianapolis, IN 623
Place Bowler Name Bowler City Bowler Score Prize 36 Chris Baird Fishers, IN 619 37 Tim O'Connell Fishers, IN 615 38 Tony Barenie Griffith, IN 614 39 Ron Kocher Indianapolis, IN 608 Russ Kaufman Huntington, IN 608 41 Ronald Hillers Indianapolis, IN 607 Kevin Massing Indianapolis, IN 607 43 Paul Ruth Indianapolis, IN 606 44 Dan Fisher Indianapolis, IN 603 Mike Koehler (IN) Fishers, IN 603 46 Tom Crossland Indianapolis, IN 601 47 Steve Bruner Indianapolis, IN 599 48 Doug Boone Huntington, IN 596 Bob Lynch Indianapolis, IN 596 50 Greg Bendel Greenwood, IN 588 51 Andy Orris Fishers, IN 583 52 Dick Ness Huntington, IN 581 Jack Kennedy Fishers, IN 581 54 Elwin Rogge Fishers, IN 579 55 Jason Hunkler Fishers, IN 576 56 Jeff Scher Huntington, IN 575 57 Monty Woolsey Fishers, IN 572 58 Mark Barenie Griffith, IN 569 59 Chuck Sampson Indianapolis, IN 566 60 Bill Beaver Greenwood, IN 558 61 Mark Glodowski Fishers, IN 557 Matt Hillers Indianapolis, IN 557 63 Phil Phipps Indianapolis, IN 539 64 Paul Henkel Fishers, IN 519 65 Paul Bruner Indianapolis, IN 518 66 Bill Stamm Indianapolis, IN 464
All Events Result Place Bowler Name Bowler City Bowler Score Prize 1 Alan Artale Fishers, IN 2060 $30.00 2 Scott Manship Fishers, IN 2045 $20.00 3 Ward Fry Fishers, IN 2040 $10.00 4 Keith (Alex) Smart Huntington, IN 1972 $10.00 5 Ron Wesley Fishers, IN 1963 $10.00 6 Dan Burge Fishers, IN 1956 $10.00 7 Jim Broderick Huntington, IN 1955 $10.00 Tony Snow Fishers, IN 1955 $10.00 9 Jack Boas Greenwood, IN 1953 $10.00 10 Jack Wolf Fishers, IN 1952 $10.00 11 John Wilson Indianapolis, IN 1930 12 Russ Kaufman Huntington, IN 1923 Jack Kennedy Fishers, IN 1923 14 Tim Walter Fishers, IN 1917 15 Trent Warren Fishers, IN 1913 16 Rich Bailey Fishers, IN 1911 17 Kevin Massing Indianapolis, IN 1890 18 Jason Derybowski Fishers, IN 1882 19 Tony Barenie Griffith, IN 1881 20 Dan Shaffer Fishers, IN 1875 21 Steve Watt Greenwood, IN 1874 22 Brendan Massing Indianapolis, IN 1872 23 Paul Barenie Griffith, IN 1871 24 Jeff Spisak Fishers, IN 1863 25 Elwin Rogge Fishers, IN 1857 26 Michael Scher Huntington, IN 1848 27 Tim O'Connell Fishers, IN 1844 28 Mark Glodowski Fishers, IN 1841 29 Merv Barenie Griffith, IN 1840 30 Dan Taylor Indianapolis, IN 1838 31 Dale Parker Huntington, IN 1835 32 Ronald Hillers Indianapolis, IN 1829 33 Bob Courtney Fishers, IN 1827 34 Steve Bruner Indianapolis, IN 1819 35 Mark Barenie Griffith, IN 1817
Place Team Name Team City Team Score Prize 36 Tim Morris Indianapolis, IN 1813 37 Paul Ruth Indianapolis, IN 1812 38 Paul Susemichel Indianapolis, IN 1810 39 Andy Orris Fishers, IN 1801 40 Chuck Sampson Indianapolis, IN 1793 41 Chris Baird Fishers, IN 1792 42 Ron Kocher Indianapolis, IN 1791 43 Larry Orlowski Fishers, IN 1786 44 Ken Wibbenmeyer Indianapolis, IN 1784 45 Mike Koehler (IN) Fishers, IN 1778 46 Jason Hunkler Fishers, IN 1771 47 Dan Fisher Indianapolis, IN 1761 48 Monty Woolsey Fishers, IN 1756 Jeff Scher Huntington, IN 1756 50 Bob Lynch Indianapolis, IN 1751 51 Doug Moore Fishers, IN 1748 52 Barry Emperly Indianapolis, IN 1746 53 Steve Lloyd Fishers, IN 1744 54 Bill Stamm Indianapolis, IN 1742 55 Dick Ness Huntington, IN 1733 56 Patrick Bickel Huntington, IN 1729 57 Jeff Young Huntington, IN 1722 58 Tom Crossland Indianapolis, IN 1717 59 Bill Beaver Greenwood, IN 1716 60 Phil Phipps Indianapolis, IN 1693 61 Greg Bendel Greenwood, IN 1653 Doug Boone Huntington, IN 1653 63 Paul Bruner Indianapolis, IN 1591 64 Paul Henkel Fishers, IN 1514 65 Matt Hillers Indianapolis, IN 1236 $2.00 66 Austin Johnson* Huntington, IN N/A 67 Todd Johnson* Huntington, IN N/A * Bowler did not compete in all events.