DISTRICT FREE THROW

The District Free Throw is taking place this weekend at St. Paul's Gym.

Students from grades six through twelve will be competing.

We need all the help we can get for a few hours between 1 and 3 P.M on March 3rd.

If possible advise Peter Whittle or Gerry Puddister of your availability.

As you know from past years, this is not difficult work but we need about ten men.

FEBRAURY FIRST DEGREE

Hello men,

The fist degree for for February is scheduled for 2 March, 7 for 7:30 PM in the Church.

This is our first evening degree and we hope it is successful.

If you cannot attend please notify me ASAP.

Please contact all your prospective candidates and try to involve them in the degree.

Best regards as always,

Derm

Prayer Campaign During Papal Transition

The Knights of Columbus is asking its members and all Catholics to pray daily for the pope and the church in anticipation of Pope Benedict XVI's retirement and the election of a new pope.

The Knights' campaign comes at a time when Pope Benedict XVI has publicly asked for prayers for himself, his successor and the church. During the papal audience on Wednesday of this week, the Holy Father said: "Continue to pray for me, for the church, and for the future pope." He also thanked all those who have kept him in their prayers.

The Knights are asking people to record their pledge to pray at PrayerfortheChurch.com. The names of those who have made the pledge online will be brought to the Installation Mass for the new pope. In addition, physical prayer cards are available from the Knights of Columbus for use by parishes, schools or local Knights of Columbus councils. Cards can be ordered by calling (203) 752-4483 or by emailing communications@kofc.org. The Knights are also encouraging people to send their prayerful support to Pope Benedict XVI directly by tweeting "I am praying for you" and the hashtag #prayerforthechurch to the pope's twitter account @pontifex

The prayer, written by Knights of Columbus Supreme Chaplain Archbishop William Lori of Baltimore, reads:

"O Lord Jesus Christ , Supreme Pastor of Your Church,
we thank you for the ministry of Pope Benedict XVI
and the selfless care with which he has led us
as Successor of Peter, and Your Vicar on earth.
Good Shepherd, who founded Your Church
on the rock of Peter's faith
and have never left Your flock untended,
look with love upon us now,
and sustain Your Church in faith, hope, and charity.
Grant, Lord Jesus, in Your boundless love for us,
a new Pope for Your Church
who will please You by his holiness
and lead us faithfully to You,
who are the same yesterday, today, and forever.
Amen."

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"Until a new pope is elected, we ask Catholics worldwide to pledge to say this prayer daily for Pope Benedict, for the church, and for our future pope, and to encourage their friends and families to do the same " said Supreme Knight Carl Anderson.

The Knights of Columbus has worked closely with the Vatican during the Pontificate of Pope Benedict. In December of 2012, at St. Peter's Basilica, the pope addressed attendees of a conference co-sponsored by the Knights of Columbus and the Pontifical Commission for Latin America.

Supreme Knight Anderson serves on several Vatican committees, and has worked both with Pope Benedict XVI and with his predecessor Blessed John Paul II. Earlier this week, Anderson released a statement noting:

"In these remaining days of his papacy, our thoughts and prayers are with Pope Benedict XVI, who has worked so hard in leading the Church, and has always been such a good friend to the Knights of Columbus. We wish him all the best in his retirement. In addition, we pray for all those cardinals who will take part in the conclave, and for his successor, that God may inspire them as they carry out the mission with which they are entrusted."

For more information visit PrayerfortheChurch.com or follow the campaign on Twitter at @KofC

LAST CHANCE FOR VALENTINE DINNER AND DANCE TICKETS

Our Valentine Dinner and Dance is promising to be a good time for all.

Tickets are selling well but we need to have a final head count for the caters by Thursday (Feb14).

If you have not purchased your tickets, time is running out.

Join us for fun, fraternity and a good scuff.

The dinner and dance is taking place at the Justina Center beginning at 7:00 on Saturday, Feb 16th. Tickets are $50 double.

There will be door prizes, spot dances and other prize draws!

TERRA NOVA THIRD DEGREE

To ALL; Please be advised that a Third Degree will take place:

       WHERE:   TERRA NOVA COUNCIL # 1452
                     ST. CLARE AVENUE
                     ST. JOHN'S

      WHEN:    SUNDAY FEBRUARY 17, 2013

        TIME:    1:30 FOR 2:00 PM START

 DRESS CODE: AS STIPULATED BY STATE

    Please ensure that your Financial Secretaries have the members' cards and certificates prepared in advance for presentation at the conclusion of the Degree.

We ask all Councils to advise the undersigned by February 15 of your intention to participate and the number of candidates your Councils are presenting for the Degree.

In addition we ask the Councils to look at your roster to determine who is eligible to avail of this opportunity for this Degree and by notifying all your potential candidates of the time and place for them to take their Third Degree. It would also be seen as a very supportive gesture if you could encourage as many of your members to attend this degree as a sign of support and also a chance to view the new Third Degree that was recently introduced.

                                                                        Pat Hayward
                                                                        DGK Terra Nova Council
                                                                        746-3321

FEBRUARY MEETINGS

This months regular meeting of the St. Paul's Council will take place on Wednesday February 20th   at 7:30 in the St. Paul's Church Foyer. Rosary begins at 7:00 in the church.

The Executive meeting is scheduled for 7:30 p.m. on April 13th.

Hopefully the weather will be okay. I'll post any changes to the dates or times of the meetings.