Supreme Website updated. Check it out.

You'll like the changes on the Supreme Website. It has a slick, new look and it's much, much easier to find what you need. Check it out: www.kofc.org.

Be vigilant and informed re: health reform.

Great article by Katherine Jean Lopez regarding the current state of proposed public funding of abortion in health reform legislation. Don't be fooled, she warns, and do what you can to take action to strip these abominable measures from any legislation.

"The Democratic leadership in Washington wants you to believe that the bishops of the Roman Catholic Church are trying to create a theocracy and reverse Roe v. Wade..."
She states the rest of her case here.

Important Degree Dates!

The next First Degree exemplification will be held at the 6099 hall on Sunday, February 21 at 2p. Candidates and proposers, please arrive at the hall by 1:30p. On the heels of that, Council 8576 will host Second Degree on Sunday, March 7 at 2p (candidates arrive at 1:30. Third Degree exemplification will be held on Saturday, March 20 at 10a at 6099 hall (candidates arrive by 9:30). If you haven't made all your degrees, or you know a brother who hasn't, please encourage them to attend the appropriate exemplification. You can find these dates and dates of other important council events on the calendar below.

What are you doing for Lent?

Another Lenten season is upon us. Do yourself a favor by adding an event to your usual activities that will draw you closer to Christ during this time of reflection and repentance. One such opportunity is Stations of the Cross. You can take advantage of this devotion at St. Stephens every Friday during Lent at 6:30p. Even better, you can sign up to lead the Stations one Friday night. E-mail Bro. Warren White to sign up. You can also attend Stations at OLPH starting every Friday evening at 7pm.

FRIDAY FISH FRIES: 6099 will once again host a fish fry dinner every Friday evening during Lent starting at 5:30p, starting February 26. Come enjoy all you can eat fish and fixins for just $6, proceeds benefiting the American Wheelchair Mission.

Pro Life Pork Loin Sale a Success!

Thanks to Pro Life Director Clarence Bodnar for putting together a very successful pork loin sale this year! The council sold nearly 240 pork loins, with a lot of folks taking advantage of some of Chef Steve's extras (like mashed potatoes and gravy and chicken strips). Thanks to everyone who bought a pork loin, sold a pork loin and helped with the seasoning, grilling, bagging, etc. Also thanks to the Ladies Auxiliary for putting together a tremendous bake sale to go along with it. Click here to see some pictures of the Super Sunday grill and pickup day.

Interested in the contents of the new missal?

WASHINGTON (CNS) -- The new English translation of the Roman Missal might not be in U.S. parishes for as long as two years, but Father Rick Hilgartner hopes Catholics are talking about it now.

Mention of the upcoming changes in the prayers at Mass might come in the occasional bulletin insert, in adult religious education classes or Bible study groups or in a homily at Mass, said the associate director of the U.S. bishops' Secretariat of Divine Worship in Washington.

"Anything to heighten people's awareness," Father Hilgartner added in a Feb. 2 interview with Catholic News Service.

Click here to see the rest of the article. The US Conference of Catholic Bishops has created a great website that will give you some really good background on the new edition and even a sneak peak at some of the updated language. Click here to see it.

See the State Council Newsletter

The latest newsletter from the Tennessee State Council is online. Click here to read it.

January 22: If you can't go to the March for Life, here's the next best thing

From Americans United for Life, check out this virtual way to add yourself to the March for Life this Friday:

"Last Friday, we launched the first Virtual March for Life to make sure your voice is heard as the real March for Life kicks off this Friday, January 22nd, here in Washington, DC. If you are unable to join fellow Americans in Washington, DC you can still stand and be counted by going to VirtualMarchforLife.com now.

"It's very easy to do and will only take seconds. Go to this website, choose an avatar for yourself and then we will place “you” in front of the U.S. Capitol building alongside other Americans marching online.

"With a health care bill that includes taxpayer funding for abortion hanging in the balance, this is an important, historic opportunity to get the attention of politicians in Washington. In this critical moment, every American must be heard regardless of where you are. Hundreds of thousands of Americans are coming to Washington, DC to join the most important March for Life in history, and you can be there through the Virtual March for Life!"

Why cook for Super Bowl Sunday? Order your PRO LIFE Pork Loin now!

The 10th annual 6099 Pro-Life Pork Loin sale is on! You can get a barbequed boneless pork long hot off the grill in time for the game on Super Bowl Sunday! Only $20 for a prepared pork loin, with gravy for $2 and, a new offering, MASHED POTATOS for just $2 and fried chicken strips for $3. You can place your order on the signup sheets available after each Mass at OLPH and St. Stephen's, or you can call Clarence Bodnar at the hall at 899-9989 and leave your order.

Orders can be picked up on Sunday, February 7 (SUPER SUNDAY) between 12n and 5p at the hall. While you're there, pick up some fresh-baked desserts by the Ladies Auxiliary! ALL proceeds benefit the Holy Family Council Pro Life Fund. Tell your friends to order one (or more!) and SUPPORT PRO-LIFE!

Notre Dame Scholarship Applications Available

Are you an active Brother Knight in good standing with the council? Do you have a child eligible to attend Notre Dame High School? Then you should apply for the Holy Family Council Notre Dame Scholarship program. One student will recieve a $3,000 merit-based scholarship ($750 annually, based on good academic standing). Click here to download the application form. Deadline for application is March 31.

From the Agency Department | Fraternal Compass

Looking to learn about the advantages of fixed annuities, or looking for a career change? General Agent Daniel Schachle brings you the latest edition of Fraternal Compass magazine online. Click here to check it out (Adobe PDF).

Also, if you're feeling a little more than beat up lately from the ups and downs of the stock market, you may be interested in a guaranteed tax-deferred annuity from KofC Insurance. Click here to learn more.

From Supreme Council: Information on Haiti 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.