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Columbus Gardens 410-256-2737 | “STEP FORWARD – CONQUER THE CHALLENGE” | Editor Bruce Rickter 410-665-8718 or brickter@mdonline.net
Volume 48 | December 2004 | Number 12

Grand Knight’s Message

Columbian Family:

It does not seem that almost half our council year is now history; time flies. The month of December is the busiest of the year, we start off with our trip to New York and Radio City Music Hall then our Tree Trimming Party followed by our Testimonial Cocktail Party, on to the many Christmas parties and we end with the our Gala New Years Eve Dance.

On the last day of October Danny McFadden and his helpers provided the entertainment for the annual Children’s Halloween Party. Thanks to one and all. The month of November began with the dedication of our flagpole, followed that same evening by our annual Memorial Mass. Thanks to Father Jason for saying the Mass, to Chick Rychlak, Milk Scally and the Fourth Degree from Archbishop Keough Assembly for their help and participation. Thanks go to Tony Rasinski, PGK for a very successful Polish Night. Thanks to Jim Hess and all those who gave blood at out Annual Blood Drive. Our Lecturers Night chairman Past State Deputy Philip Asplen did a great job with that special night.

There is an important event scheduled for January; the “Annual March for Life” in Washington DC, on January 24, 2005. The day will begin with 8:15 Mass at St. Joseph’s followed by a bus trip to our Nations Capitol for the annual rally and march down Constitution Ave. The cost of the bus will be $15.00 per person and your space must be purchased in advance. Reserved seats must be paid for by January 10th, 2005. I will be chairing this activity and will be collecting the money during the month of December.

On behalf of my wife Diane and myself, we wish the most Blessed Christmas and Happiest of New Year.

Glenn L. Wilmer, Grand Knight

410-879-916 - wilmerg@lycos.com

Retiree’s Christmas Party

Tuesday, December 14th

6:30 pm

Chaplain’s Message

    Brothers,

    It is rather important for us to use this season of Advent wisely. Far too often we waste the season of Advent by concentrating too early on the season of Christmas. Christmas is truly beautiful, but if we were only to prepare for it -- then we would appreciate it all the more.

    Think of your preparation for Christmas with Advent as a preparing for one of your own children to be born. You make the house and your lives ready, and when the big day does happen there is excitement and the simple adoration of the life that has come into the world and into your life. The same is true for the birth of Jesus - prepare for Him and make your house, your life ready to receive Him. Then when He is born once again into the world, adore Him!

    Oh and remember, Christmas lasts more then one day. There is a whole season of Christmas which lasts until the Feast of the Baptism of the Lord (January 9th), so, enjoy it!

    God Bless,

    Fr. Jason                       410-686-3085

Church Activities

The Maryland State Council is sponsoring a one-day retreat for members, members’ wives and members’ widows at the Shrine of St. Anthony, Ellicott City on Wednesday, January 12th. The day begins at 9:30 am and will end at 3:00 pm. A second one-day retreat also for members, members’ wives and members’ widows will be held on Saturday, February 26th. The day begins at 9:30 am and concludes with 4:00 pm liturgy for Sunday. The cost for either of these is $30.00, which includes lunch and is led by Associate State Chaplain Fr. Donald Grzymski. For more information call Anthony “Bud” Peroutka at 410-922-3213.

Please join me at the 8:15 am Respect Life Mass celebrated on the 3rd Saturday each month at St. Joseph (Fullerton) Church. This month the date is December 18th. Following the mass a rosary is recited in the chapel as well as in front of the shopping center where the abortion clinic is located.

    Mike Scally, PGK                   410-444-1204

Council Program Activities

Brothers,

    Well, here we are in the Christmas season already and jam-packed with events.  I hope some of you were able to come and enjoy the Fall affairs we had as I know some of them were very well-attended. I also hope you enjoyed a happy Thanksgiving with family and friends and, perhaps, talked about our social activities here at the Knights.

    As we look towards this Holy season and the future year, please see the following events planned.  If you can't make them all, please try to attend at least one affair and enjoy the holiday spirit with us.  Cheers!

    Trim the Tree Party                  Dec 3       8 pm

    Testimonial Cocktail Party        Dec 4       7:30-11:30 pm

    Christmas Dance                     Dec 18     8-12 pm

    Children's Christmas Party       Dec 19     12-2 pm

    New Year's Eve Dance             Dec 31     9 pm-2 am

    March for Life                          Jan 24      All day

    Super Bowl Party                     Feb 6       5-11 pm

    Ladies' Night Dance                 Feb 12     8-12 pm

    Bull/Oyster/Shrimp Roast         Feb 20     1-6 pm

George Elardo, Chancellor 410-663-3605

Membership

Brothers,

Let us remember that three-letter word that is so important to membership. "ASK”. “A” stands for “avail yourself to a prospective member”. The letter “S” means, “be sincere when asking a prospective member”. The letter “K” is knowledge. Know what your Council and Order has to offer.

I am asking everyone to ASK someone to join our Order. With the Holiday Season upon us, what better time to talk up the Knights of Columbus then at that holiday party, dinner, or gathering. In addition, when you come to one of the many upcoming Council social events if you have a non-member guest introduce him to me, I will be glad to talk about membership at that time or set up a meeting at a more convenient time to talk over our membership opportunities. Remember to ask that co-worker, family member, or friend.

Fraternally,

Joe Brewer, Warden 410-529-2676

Tootsie Roll Campaign

On behalf of the mentally challenged citizens of Maryland, Bob DeRosa and Jack Galton want to thank all the special volunteers who made the Tootsie Roll campaign for the mentally handicap, a big success. Money collected was $14,413.50. Thank you one and all for your sacrifice. May God be with you always.

Bob DeRosa Jack Galton Chairmen

Pro Life

    Praise the Lord!  The Pro-life candidate, President George W. Bush, will continue to serve our Country with moral conviction.

    We also pray for those who voted for the Pro-Abortion candidate.  Especially, we pray for those "Catholic" voters, who either ignored or neglected to fully appreciate what Pope John Paul II and the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops have said about the moral issues of abortion, euthanasia, and embryonic stem cell research.

    We must all remember, however, that we still have a long way to go to overcome the Culture of Death and restore a Culture of Life in our beloved Country.

Vince Ciletti 410-661-3803

ANNUAL MARCH FOR LIFE

Monday January 24, 2005

8:15 am Mass at St. Joseph’s

Following Mass a Bus will take us to Washington, DC.

$15.00 per person – must be paid by January 10, 2005

Tickets may be purchased from

Glenn Wilmer, Grand Knight

Community Activities

The Franciscan Center

On behalf of Father Aaron, the Director, the staff, volunteers, and most of all the clients for whom you have so generously donated your used clothing, etc., we would like to wish one and all a Holy and Blessed Christmas.

Edward P. Herpel, Jr., PGK

410-256-9104

epherpeljr@att.net

Our Daily Bread

The schedule for the year 2005 is as follows: Jan 15, Mar 19, May 21, July 16, Sept 17, and Nov 19. It is always the third Saturday of the month. Time 9:00am to 1:00pm. Six volunteers are needed to serve in the Family section. As always, parking is free.

Edgar F. Keller 410-485-5948

Knight of the Month

My selection for Knight of the Month for November is Ken Daniels. Brother Daniels is one of the newest members of our council; he took his first degree in August. Ken took our plea and has immediately become active. Ken has volunteered to sell car raffle tickets, has participated in the October membership blitz, has been out all the month October collecting for “God’s Special People” and volunteered to work at the Children’s Halloween Party. Congratulations Ken on begin named Knight of the month!!

District Deputy

My Brothers All,

December is a wonderful month when we should remember to make time amid the joy of the season to celebrate the holiday's religious nature.

Christmas is a special time when our thoughts are with those who are deployed overseas and we wish to recognize the exceptional commitment made by our service men and women.

Christmas is a time to remember those less fortunate and it is an opportunity to give money, gifts or your time to shelters, pregnancy centers, and those infirmed.

Don’t forget the “Keep Christ in Christmas” poster contest. This is another way to perpetuate the religious aspect of Christmas. Entries must be submitted to the State Poster Chairman no later than December 17, 2004.

The Maryland State Scholarship Program for 2004-2005 will get underway on December 1, 2004. Every Grand Knight should be aware of this and notify his council to submit its applications. The application period is from November 1, 2004 to March 1, 2005. To be considered, all applications must be received by the State committee by March 1, 2005. (See page 7 for more details).

My wife, Jean, and I wish you and your family a Joyous and Blessed Christmas and a Happy New Year!

May God Bless You,

Samuel Orlando

District Deputy 21

sorlando6@comcast.net

State Council

Eastern Caribbean Islander
Princess Cruise Lines "The Sun Princess"
10 nights
January 28th to February 7th, 2005
Prices from $1,537to $1,937 per person including air (double occupancy)
Sails from Fort Lauderdale. Itinerary includes Princes Cay, St. Thomas, St. Marteen, St. Kitts, Barbados and Antigua.

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Cancun, Mexico

An all-inclusive trip to Cancun is scheduled for early May 2005; watch this publication for additional details.

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Mackinac Island, Michigan

A bus trip to Mackinac Island, Michigan is scheduled for September 2005; watch here for additional details.

For more information and pricing, contact

Mary Ann Caguin (800)-970-7245 or
PSD Romeo Gauthier (410)-374-3202

Fourth Degree Report

December is upon us and as we look forward to the Birthday of our Savior, Jesus Christ, the members of Archbishop Francis P. Keough Assembly, Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus, wish a Merry Christmas to all.

In the past three months I have explained to you the Fourth Degree commitment to service of Church, country and charity. I have explained that we are the Patriotic degree of the Knights of Columbus and that we are the outward sign of the Knights.

I now have a challenge to all Third degree members that have not become members of the Patriot Degree.

Would you as a member of Cardinal Gibbons Council like to join two of your elected officers in making their Fourth Degree at Hagerstown this coming April?

Would you like to join Deputy Grand Knight Victor Grams and Warden Joe Brewer in attaining the Highest Degree of the Order?

How about those of you, who are members of St. Joseph Fullerton Church, would you like to join Father Kevin in taking his Fourth Degree?

It is not too early to jump on the bandwagon and be a part of the 2005 Exemplification. It is not too early to sign a form and return it to me for processing. It is never too early to add your name to the rolls of the Patriot Degree. Give yourself a Christmas gift that will last a lifetime, give yourself membership in the highest Degree in the Knights of Columbus. Come join us and show that you are still a Patriot.

See me at the hall, contact me by phone or E-mail me and I will get you an application and the information that you need.

God bless you and your family at Christmas and enjoy a Happy New Year.

Tom Davidson, PGK, PFN

410-282-8604

thomas.Davidson@wfinet.com

More Community Activities

Old Eyeglasses Collected for the Needy

We are collecting unwanted old frames and eyeglasses for the needy. Bring them to the council meetings for distribution. Vincent Bellistri, Jr., PGK. 410-661-4487.

Campbell’s Soup Labels

Forward Campbell’s Soup labels to Vincent Bellistri, Jr., PGK, 8803 Richmond Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21234 or bring them to the council meetings for distribution to the Lt. Kennedy Krieger Institute for children with mild/severe developmental disabilities.

Family Activities

Children’s Christmas Party

Sunday, December 19, 2004, Noon to 2:00pm

at the Council Home

Come see Santa. HO HO HO

For more Information,

Call Danny McFadden 410-668-4509

Upcoming Council Activities

## ----- Mark your Calendars -----

Trim the Tree Party

Friday, December 3 7:30 – 12:00 midnight

Cash bar / modified Friday night lounge menu

Music / Sing-a-long carols / Decorate the Tree

For information and reservations,

    call Tony Rasinski 410-296-0355

TESTIMONIAL COCKTAIL PARTY

Sat. December 4th, 2004

7:30-11:30 PM

Dress is Black Tie or Business Attire

$22.00 per person

See DGK Vic. Grams for Reservations

Christmas Dance

Saturday, December 18, 2004 - 8 til Midnight

Platter-Dancing-Open Bar

Music by Monaldi Brothers - $18 per person

Please bring a baby shower gift

For tickets call: George Elardo 410-663-3605 or

Joe Brewer 410-529-2676

NEW YEAR’S EVE PARTY

Friday, December 31, 2004

Dinner 9:00 - 10:00PM

Dancing & Open Bar 9:00 – 2:00AM

Music by: The TOWNSMEN

Tickets: $50.00 per person

Tony Rasinski 410-296-0355 or

Otts Beach 410-879-3839

Supreme Insurance

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## A Season for Giving

Now that the holidays are approaching, this is a good time to sit down with a Knights of Columbus agent and discuss your family's current financial circumstances - and your future plans.

Life insurance is truly one of the best gifts a member can buy for his family. Think about it: What else can you put under the Christmas tree that can:

Ü Guarantee that the mortgage on your home would be paid off if you die?

Ü Provide a way for you to ensure money is available for your children to attend college, whether you live or die?

Ü Ensure your family's financial survival if you, your spouse, or both of you met an untimely death?

You probably know plenty of folks who overspend during the holiday season. Conversely, few people over-save, and plenty of folks are financially unprepared for the future. Yet, it's by doing the latter that people demonstrate true love for their spouses and children!

Start early on some new resolutions for the New Year. Save more. Allocate expenditures more wisely. Above all, ensure your family's financial protection - come what may. With a K of C life insurance program, your family will have the benefit of financial security for the years ahead… and be better able to celebrate future Christmases.

Financial hardship is something that you can prevent. By taking steps now, you protect your loved ones against the possibility of your death. What’s more, the sooner you act, the greater the benefits will be for your family – and, possibly, for you as well.

I wish you and yours a blessed Christmas and a prosperous New Year

Call Ray Traube, PGK, FIC 410-337-7331 (if your last name begins with A-L)

Call Tom White, FICF, LUTCF 410-581-1740 (if your last name begins with M-Z)

Merry Christmas to all.

Supreme Council

SUPREME COUNCIL SCHOLARSHIPS

Three College Scholarships are available for undergraduate studies for students entering the freshman year in a program leading to a Bachelor’s Degree. The scholarship are awarded for one year and are renewable for each year of undergraduate study to a total of four years subject to evidence of satisfactory academic performance and the discretion of the committee of Scholarships.

The scholarships are competitive and are awarded on the basis of academic excellence. Selection is made after a review of the secondary school record, class rank and results of aptitude test scores. To be considered eligible, an applicant must be a member in good standing of the Knights of Columbus, the son or daughter of such a member, or of a deceased member who was in good standing at the time of his death, or a member of the Columbian Squires.

The scholarship grants are $1,500 per year for the three scholarships. Also a requirement is that you must attend a Catholic College or University. More than 100 grants are made each year. Dead lines are February 1st for Catholic University and March 1st for other Catholic Colleges.

For information and/or application, call or write to:

1-800-524-3611 or 1-203-772-2130

Director of Scholarship Aid

Knights of Columbus

PO Box 1670

New Haven, CT 06507-0901

Deadline for the Vigilant Knight is the 10th

of each month.

Friday Night Club

The lounge is open most Friday nights from 8:00PM until ?? for members and guests. Recommend that you call Tony Rasinski 410-296-0355 for reservations.

Friday Night Lounge Schedule

December 3, 2004 – February 4, 2005

#  | #  | # Bartenders | # Houseman | # Assistant
Dec | 3 | Aull / Dillon / Brewer | Orlando | Redmer
| 10 | Ferguson / Ward | S.Cohen | Fino
| 17 | Savitsky / Preller | L.McFadden | B. Rasinski
| 24 | ------ closed ----- | -------- | --------
| 31 | ------ closed ----- | -------- | --------
Jan | 7 | McDonnel / Ledford | Hammann | S. Cohen
| 14 | Ridings / Forte | M. Rasinski | Orlando
| 21 | Magrogan / Swinston | TF Rasinski | L.McFadden
| 28 | Rickter / Punte | Cullum | Hammann
Feb | 4 | Aull / Ward | Ches | M. Rasinski

Ladies Club

At our October meeting, the membership was introduced to our new microphone system. Many thanks to the Chancellor, George Elardo, for helping with the purchase and installation of the microphone. CAN YOU HEAR US NOW?!!!

Welcome to our newest members: Kathleen Burke and Josie Castello.

Many thanks to Diane Gough and her Committee for a successful Luncheon Bingo on October 21st. The Committee consisted of Rene Brocato, Lorraine Dobrzykowski, Helen Garczynski, Phyllis Matlick, Ginny O'Neill, Anna Potter and Gloria Wienhold.

Special thanks to Gerry Wienhold and his crew including our Caller, Rich Grutkowski. Our sincere thanks to Fran Merkle and Dave Gonce for our delicious Luncheon food and to Charles J. Zorbach for his help and guidance.

Coming in January, the Ladies Club will sponsor a Longaberger Basket Bingo on Thursday, January 20, 2005. Tickets will be $15.00 and includes dinner. For tickets, call Diane at 410-256-1599.

The Officers of the Ladies Club would like to take the opportunity to wish all our members and their families a very Merry Christmas and a most healthy and joyful New Year!

Calendar of Events

Tue. | Dec 7 | Christmas Party | 6:00 pm
Fri | Jan 14 | General Meeting | 7:30 pm
Thurs | Jan 20 | Basket Bingo | 5:15 pm

Quote for the month: "Bring peace to the old, have trust in your friends and
cherish the young." Confucius

Ginny O'Neill, Corresponding Secretary

    Longaberger Basket Bingo & Dinner

    Sponsored by

    The ladies of the Knights

    Cardinal Gibbons Council #2521

    Columbus Gardens

    Thursday, January 20, 2005

    Doors open: 5:15pm   Dinner: 6:00-7:00pm

    Games Begin: 7:15p,

    Admission $15.00 per person

    For tickets contact:  Diane Gough   410-256-1599

Baltimore Chapter

The Baltimore Chapter of Grand Knights will meet on Thursday December 9th, 2004 at Father O’Neill Council # 4011 - 616 W. Seminary Ave Lutherville. Meeting begins at 8pm.

Council Sick and Deceased

# as of November 10, 2004

Visit the Sick Pray for the Dead

# SICK LIST

Brothers, please keep the following persons in your prayers!

Bro. Curt Gough , has been in the hospital since 11/2 with pneumonia and an infection. The antibiotics are working and he hopes to be in rehab-physical therapy soon.

Bro. William Savitsky Sr. is continuing to receive Chemo therapy.

Bro. Louis Lamartina, continues to improve - he still has some headaches but not as bad as they were. He is not getting out very often.

Rita Martoche, wife of Bro. Salvatore Martoche, is generally doing well and is in good spirits.

Michael Ritz, grandson of Bro. Walter Klausmeyer has leukemia .

Ray Kaczorowski, brother-in-law of Bro. Robert Rasinski was back in the hospital with an infection in his knee which required surgery to clear it up. He is home recovering.

Pauline Gmurek, sister of Bro. Jack Schlimm is home recuperating from her burns and is continuing to improve.

Bro. Frank Martin, had a strong bout of Vertigo in late October. He has been getting out to the Retiree’s Meetings and to help at bingo and hopes this was an isolated event.

Edward McGuiness, brother-in-law of Bro. Ron Ridings, PGK is recovering from open heart surgery and continues to do well.

Bro. Jim Reilly, is home on medication for asthma. He uses a forced air mask at night which helps a lot. He also has an irregular heart beat and may need a shock treatment to correct it.

Bro. John Grabowski, recovered nicely from his rotary cup surgery. His prostrate problem has been treated with medication and he had a checkup biopsy on 11/ 8 and will get the results in about 10 days.

Marge Krause, wife of Bro. James Paul Krause has liver cancer and has asked for our prayers.

Jane Beck, mother-in-law of Bro. Bruce Rickter, mother of Peggy, had successful surgery to remove a tumor and is now starting Chemo and radiation treatments as a preventive measure. She is doing well.

Bro. Russell Hooper, continues to recover at home from a serious leg infection. His recent checkups indicate that everything is coming along well. He hopes to be up to the Council in the near future.

Agnes May, the mother-in-law of Bro. Stanley May is continuing to recover from her heart attack and is doing well.

Bro. Umberto Valle, is recovering from a neck problem. He had a form of the flu. Medication and therapy have really helped and he expects to be at the Retiree’s Meeting very soon.

Bro. William Freeburger, is recovering from colon cancer. He is on a Chemo treatment as a preventive measure and he will be back to work by mid-November. He is doing well and is in great spirits.

Bro. Jack Galton, is home recovering from his aneurysm surgery. He tires easily but other than that, he feels good. He has a checkup planned on 11/10 and then will arrange to have the liver cyst drained.

Shirley Cohen, wife of Robert Cohen, PGK and mother of Stephen Cohen, PGK is doing very well on her current medicine to correct the problems she was having with dizziness and walking.

Bro. Eugene B. Wicklin is undergoing radiation treatments for prostate cancer and has 6 weeks down and 2 weeks to go. He is tired but OK.

Bro. Philip Harant, is scheduled for surgery on November 10th for cancer and has asked for our prayers.

Father Marty Nocchi, is at his parents home recovering from Bell’s Palsy.

Margaret Worley, mother of Father Jason, is home recovering from gall bladder surgery. She is also recovering from an infection and is on oxygen for partially collapsed lungs.

Herb Worley, father of Father Jason, has spots on his kidney and liver. He will have surgery soon to remove part of the kidney and will need a biopsy on the liver. He may also have a gall stone problem.

Bro. Bill Huettner, had by-pass surgery at Union Memorial Hospital on 11/3. The operation went well and he is recovering as expected.

Barry Serbeck, son of Bro. Bill Serbeck, is recovering from a heart attack. They used angioplasty to clear a blocked artery and insert a stent.

Susan Boeshore, sister of Bro. John Baker, is hospitalized with liver problems and is undergoing tests at this time.

Bro. Lewis Ellis, is in GBMC being treated for two bleeding ulcers.

Bro. Vernon Franck, had angioplasty on 11/ 2 to clear a blocked artery. They inserted a stent and he is doing fine but needs to take it easy.

Bro. Daniel McBride, is in St. Joseph’s Hospital with complications following knee surgery.

I am happy to report that Rita Grimm, Bro. Anthony Martin, Carmella Rubino, and Bro. Thomas Penkilo are off of the sick list.

##### SHUT-INS/OR IN A NURSING HOME

Bro. Bernard H. Horton, PGK and his wife Catherine are both in College Manor Assisted Living Room 303 on Seminary Ave. Timonium.

Bro. Henry Langan, is in Stella Maris.

Cecilia Polumbo, wife of decease Bro. Dominic Polumbo now resides at Ma Maison Assisted Living, 9404 Belair Rd. in Perry Hall.

Julie Schwartz, wife of deceased member Joseph Schwartz, is now in the Oak Crest Nursing Unit.

Bro. Jim McCusker, is in the Good Samaritan Nursing Facility Room 115.

Bro. George Parr, is recovering from a major stroke and is now living at the Good Samaritan Nursing Facility Room 100.

##### IN MEMORIAM

Lenora DeGasperis, wife of Bro. Herman DeGasperis passed away on October 13th, 2004. A fraternal visit was made and a Mass Card was presented to the family.

Bro. Ronald J. Lamartina, passed away on October 24th, 2004 while vacationing in Florida. A fraternal visit was made and a Mass Card was presented to the family.

Louise Parr, mother-in-law of Bro. Richard Schuhart passed away on October 29th, 2004. A fraternal visit was made and a Mass Card was presented to the family.

Bro. Paul F. Zeller, Sr., passed away on October 29th, 2004. A fraternal visit was made and a Mass Card was presented to the family.

Bro. Walter Brewer Sr., passed away on November 11th, 2004. A fraternal visit was made and a Mass Card was presented to the family.

The Officers and Members of Cardinal Gibbons Council extend their sincere sympathies to the DeGasperis, Lamartina, Parr, Schuhart, Zeller and Brewer families.

BROTHERS if you know of someone sick, in distress, in a nursing home or deceased, please call me and let me know. I would rather hear from three than from no one. Please call or E-mail me the information. Include name, phone number and any information you have.

Victor J. Grams, DGK 410-661-4941 gramsvi@msn.com

# December 2004

Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

|  |  | 1 Lounge open to members | 2 | 3 Trim the Tree Party 8pm-12mid | 4 Testimonial Cocktail Party 7:30-11:30pm
5 | 6 Bingo | 7 Retirees’ Club noon -------------------- Ladies Christmas Party 6:00pm | 8 Council Meeting 8:00 | 9 Baltimore Chapter Meeting | 10 Lounge open to members & guests 8pm to ? | 11
12 | 13 Bingo | 14 Retiree’s Christmas Party 6:30pm | 15 Officers’ Meeting Lounge open to members | 16 | 17 Lounge open to members & guests 8pm to ? | 18 Christmas Dance 8pm-12mid
19 Children’s Christmas Party 12-2pm | 20 Bingo | 21 Retirees’ Club noon | 22 Council Meeting 8:00 | 23 | 24 Lounge closed | 25 Merry Christmas To all
26 | 27 No Bingo | 28 | 29 | 30 | 31 New Years Eve Party 9pm-2am |

State Scholarship Program

Sponsored By the Maryland State Council of the Knights of Columbus

The Maryland State Council of the Knights of Columbus is the sponsor of several High School and College scholarship programs for its members and for Catholic students in general. Below is a listing of these scholarships.

The Frederick M. Gossman Memorial High School Scholarship

The William J. O'Brien, Jr. Memorial Catholic High School Scholarship

The Father Amos Gaudette Memorial College Scholarship

The Monsignor William F. Sauer College Scholarship

Application period is from November 1, 2004 to March 1, 2005. All applications must be received by the Scholarship Committee no later than March 1, 2005. For scholarship information or applications, go to:

http://www.kofc-md.org/pages/Committees/scholarship/scholar.htm, or write to:

Maryland State Council

Knights of Columbus

10815 Stang Road

Owings Mills, MD 21117