Gianna Jessen

Planned Parenthood Celebration Jolted by Abortion Survivor

Her name was Gianna Jessen.

Gianna said “Hello,” welcomed everyone, and then sang three of the most beautiful Christian songs I have ever heard.

She then began to give her testimony. When her biological mother was 17 years old and seven and a half months pregnant, she went to a Planned Parenthood clinic to have an abortion. As God would have it, the abortion failed and a beautiful 2-pound baby girl was brought into the world. Unfortunately, she was born with cerebral palsy and the doctors thought that she would never survive. The doctors were wrong.

Imagine the timing! A survivor of a Planned Parenthood abortion arrived in town just days before the Colorado House of Representatives was to celebrate Planned Parenthood’s “wonderful” work.

As I listened to Gianna’s amazing testimony, the Lord inspired me to ask her if she could stay in Denver until Monday morning so that I could introduce her on the floor of the House and tell her story. Perhaps she could even begin the final day’s session by singing our country’s national anthem!

To my surprise she said she would seriously consider it. If she were to agree, she wanted her accompanying guitarist to stay as well. A lady standing in line behind me waiting to meet Gianna overheard our conversation and said that she would be willing to pay for the guitarist’s room. Gianna then said that she would think about it.

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I hope you share the concern that I, Brother Ray Rechtin, and others in our faith and community, have regarding the egregious infringement, or rather perhaps abolition, of our religious freedoms in America. On Friday, March 23, a nationwide day of prayer has been organized to stand up for our religious freedom, and pray for an end to the unconscionable mandate that Catholic and religious institutions pay for contraception and sterilization procedures as part of any insurance package they provide to employees. At the national level, this day of prayer is being organized here:

http://standupforreligiousfreedom.com/

Locally, a short prayer vigil has been organized at Saint Peter in Chains in Cincinnati. The details from the organizer, Carl Brown are below, and additional information can be obtained by subscribing to his email list at:

http://rallyforreligiousfreedom.com/

Brother Ray Rechtin has volunteered to provide additional info, carpooling, et cetera, for any of our Council members who may wish to attend. If you are unable to attend, please consider taking a break in your day wherever you are, and pray in solidarity with those gathered at the Cincinnati Cathedral. Brother Ray may be reached at r.rectin@kofc5453.org or by calling 859-523-0765.

Fraternally,

Dean R. Adams, MD

From Carl Brown, rally organizer:

This Friday, March 23rd at noon, hundreds of people will be at the next Rally for Religious Freedom in Cincinnati and we’re lucky enough to have permission to meet on the steps of the Cathedral!

St. Peter in Chains Cathedral

325 West 8th Street

Cincinnati, OH 45202

A couple more details are below, but please help us get the word out:

1.) go to the Facebook event: http://on.fb.me/wLvi15

2.) Click the button “Invite Friends”

3.) Choose which friends you think would be interested and personalize the invite for them.

By doing those three easy steps, you can help get the word about this rally to people who might otherwise never know about it.

And, keep in mind, this rally is happening AROUND THE COUNTRY at over 100 other cities simultaneously!

So, next Friday, at noon, we’ll be on the steps of the Cathedral praying together for a restoration of religious freedom in our country.

Remember, we’ve ALREADY lost religious freedom. Now we either restore it or lose other freedoms.

Here’s some questions I’ve been getting:

1.) SIGNS?

-I have 100+ pre-printed signs to share

-feel free to bring your own, but please stay “on-topic.” This is about freedom, not about other issues or candidates.

2.) HOW LONG?

-it will probably be 45-60 minutes long.

3.) WHERE?

-on the steps of the Cathedral

4.) RAIN PLAN?

-if it rains, we’ll be wet and bummed, but still praying, and hoping the overhang keeps us somewhat dry.

5.) HOW?

-this will be ecumenical prayer, all are invited to join and participate

6.) HELP?

-we still need help with sound equipment!

If you or someone you know has or is good with sound equipment, please let me know!

7.) WHY THE CATHEDRAL?

The 100+ other cities joining this time of prayer are mostly at Federal buildings. Why not ours? The answer is easy- we’re not that well organized yet. If you want to help join the “virtual group” that is working on this and other rallies, just email me back!

8.) WHAT’S NEXT?

If 2009 was the year of town hall meetings, and 2010 was the year of the Tea Party, then this year is going to be the year of prayer rallies!

We don’t have the “next” rally planned yet, but by encouraging others to sign-up their email, we’ll keep everyone posted.

9.) WHO AM I?

Sadly, I have received some discouraging emails from people who are questioning my motives and asking how much I’m being paid by “the Bishops” to do this. I’m not being paid to do this. Instead, I’m sacrificing my time and money to pull this together.

My name is Carl Brown and I run a sales and marketing consulting firm by the name of Impact Marketing. The reason you see my company name at the bottom of this email is because I use email lists like this for other clients, but, no, I’m not being paid to do this and this isn’t a scam. {sigh}

I look forward to seeing you and hundreds of others next Friday at noon!

Your brother in Christ,

Carl Brown

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The 109th Knights of Columbus Kentucky State Convention will be held on May 18th, 19th, and
20th, 2012 at the Fern Valley Hotel & Conference Center -2715 Fern Valley Road, in Louisville.

Click the link above to download the registration packet.

The Knights of Columbus stands with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops in opposition to the recent decision by the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to force Catholic employers including hospitals, universities, and charities to provide health insurance that covers contraception and sterilization.

The new rule from HHS gives Catholic institutions until August of 2013 before it begins forcing insurance plans to cover all FDA-approved contraceptive methods and sterilization procedures, including several drugs that induce abortion. The mandate will force individuals and groups with religious or moral objections to purchase and provide such coverage. More information is available on the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops website.

Cardinal-designate Timothy Dolan of New York, President of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, said, “never before has the federal government forced individuals and organizations to go out into the marketplace and buy a product that violates their conscience. This shouldn’t happen in a land where free exercise of religion ranks first in the Bill of Rights.”

The U.S. bishops are urging all Catholics to let their elected leaders know they want religious liberty and rights of conscience restored and the administration’s contraceptive mandate rescinded. Answering the call, the Knights of Columbus is asking every member and his family to take immediate action.

Please send a message to your elected representatives in Congress by visiting the National Committee for a Human Life Amendment Action Alert. Urge them to co-sponsor the Respect for Rights of Conscience Act (H.R. 1179 / S. 1467), bi-partisan legislation would ensure that federal mandates do not violate the deeply-held moral and religious convictions of our citizens.

Religious freedom is, as Pope Benedict XVI has said, the “most cherished of American freedoms,” and the “first of human rights.” No persons or institutions should ever be forced to act in a manner contrary to their moral and religious beliefs.

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Acknowledgements: Knights of Columbus - http://www.kofc more...

The first observation was that we as American’s make time for all sorts of things from sports to cars and everything else in between, but when it comes to God, in his words “We have no time.” Thinking about the statement he made, I felt proud to be part of an organization centered on God.

Fr. Andrew went on about his second observation which was our nation was becoming or has become a God less Nation. Every time you turn around, someone is going to court to remove some aspect of religion from our society. Whether it “In God We Trust” on our money, or prayer in our schools, the core values that our country was founded on are under attack. Some Middle Eastern people believe this also and wouldn’t mind removing us from the face of the earth.

After some conversation, Fr. Andrew threw out a challenge to the Knight’s of Columbus and me to start a rosary devotion first at our council and then maybe inspire other councils to do the same. So we did that and it has become a very peaceful time for meditation and prayer. June Kocsis made some beautiful depictions of the mystery of the Rosary and we have gotten some great comments from those who attend.

There is however a serious problem with the Rosary Devotion. It’s missing you! I know that people are busy and might attend other devotions in there parishes, kids have games, and sometimes, life just gets in the way. However, I also feel that more of us could step up to help. Several members have stepped up on numerous times to cover extra spots that were vacant. I feel that with as many members as we have in our council, this shouldn’t be an issue and I’m that with everything this council has done, we can handle this issue also.

So this is what we need. We need two members every hour at the hall to pray the Rosary. The Rosary Devotion is held on the first Friday and Saturday of every month. The times of the Rosary are from Friday at noon till the following Sat. at noon. The next devotion will be held in February on the 3rd& 4th. You should try to select a time or an hour that you can make regularly. This is only a once a month event. Call Darlene Rechtin at 859-817-1103 or e-mail her for a time drechtin@msn.com.

Let’s show everyone where we stand!

Times that need to be filled for the upcoming Rosary Events are Friday 5pm, 6pm, 7pm, 11pm, and Sat. 4am.

Let’s book them up!!

Fraternally,
Mike Madden, WGK
m.madden@kofc5453.org

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Update** The Superbowl Party will start at 6PM and run until the end of the game.

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Hey everyone come on out to our Council Super Bowl Party. This party will be open to family and friends. Children are welcome. We our having a Kook off before the kick off. It will be judged in three areas, appetizer, main course, and desert. If attending please bring some form of to food to share. There will also be games so get ready for a good time. If you have any questions feel free to contact Josh Hillenbrand @ 859-912-3649 orhammiewankel@hughes.net. See ya there!

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Record breaking streak extends to eleven years.

The Knights of Columbus is truly a remarkable, one-of-a-kind organization, and our insurance program continues to show its strength and stability in spite of economic turmoil. In fact, 2011 marked the eleventh consecutive year of growth in many categories. This accomplishment illustrates the faith our members have in the products and services we offer to protect their families.

Consider the following 2011 achievements.

• During 2011, the Order issued more life insurance than ever before in our history: $7.9 billion.

• Our total insurance in force reached a new high of $83.5 billion. To put this remarkable number in perspective, consider that at the end of 2000, we stood at $40.4 billion.

• The Order introduced a new disability income insurance product in April. Called Income Armor, this addition to our portfolio is designed in the spirit of Father Michael J. McGivney, and can provide a steady stream of income in the event of a long-term injury or illness.

• We finished the year with more field agents serving our members than ever before. Still, as our membership continues to grow, new agent candidates are always in demand across the U.S. and Canada. The ultimate goal is to have all of our members served by a dedicated, full-time agent, and, if you know someone who may be interested in becoming an agent, please contact us.

• The Order’s assets under management reached a new high, exceeding $18 billion.

• During 2011, we celebrated four exceptional months that were in the “best ever” category. Records were set in May, August, October and November.

• Nearly 20,000 new retirement annuities were issued to our members and their families in 2011.

• Our A++ (Superior) rating from A.M. Best was reaffirmed and there continues to be no more highly rated life insurer in North America.

• As the costs of long-term care continue to rise, members and their spouses continue to turn to the Knights of Columbus to help them prepare for this expense. Our agents can show you how this product can protect the assets you’ve worked so hard to accumulate.

• Our number of associate members becoming insured members continued to grow, showing more of our brothers availed themselves to our products. We hope this trend continues and that more members understand the value of owning our products.

Take pride in the success your organization is having in fulfilling the vision of Father McGivney by caring for the financial security of our members and their families. Remember, today is a great day to meet your agent to discuss coverage or review the policies you already have with us. If you don’t know who he is, please visit www.kofc.org and click on “Find an Agent.” You’ll be glad you did.

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The Knights of Columbus-Marist Poll found that 79 percent of Americans say that they would not allow abortion after the first three months of pregnancy. 51 percent would only allow abortion – at most – in cases of rape, incest, or to save the life of the mother – or would not allow it at all. The numbers have held up over time as well and are almost unchanged from two years ago.

See the full poll results here.

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George was a member of St. Mary’s of the Assumption Church, Alexandria, Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist minister, usher and past president of parish council. He was a graduate of Newport Catholic High School. He was a US Navy veteran of WWII. He was a graduate of Xavier University with a BS in Business Administration. He was a past Chairman of the Xavier Living Endowment Fund for Northern Kentucky. He was a Financial Analyst for over 30 yrs at General Electric in Evendale, OH and was the recipient of the prestigious Community Involvement and Leadership Award from GE. George was a Kentucky Colonel and received the Citizens Service Award from the Campbell County Fiscal Court.

He joined Bishop Mulloy Council #1301 Knights of Columbus in the early 50′s serving as Grand Knight in 1957.He served as Kentucky State Deputy of the Knights of Columbus in 1966. He was a member of the Bishop Flaget Assembly Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus of Northern Kentucky. He was instrumental in bringing the International Knights of Columbus Convention to Greater Cincinnati and Northern Kentucky. George was the Kentucky State Newspaper Editor and State Charities Chairman for 30 years. He received the first Charles J. O’Connor Award from the Kentucky State Council in 1977 which is the highest award a member of the Knights of Columbus can receive. He served as the Kentucky Executive Secretary for six years and was the original State Pro-Life Chairman for the Kentucky State Council. In the 1990′s George transferred to Fr. Kehoe Council #1764 in Ludlow and started the Annual Diocesan Clergy Outing to honor all bishops, priests, seminarians and deacons of the Diocese of Covington which just celebrated its 10th. year.

George was well liked and had the respect of all the members of the Knights of Columbus in the State of Kentucky and the International Knights of Columbus in New Haven, Connecticut. In 1985 the annual Northern Kentucky Knights of Columbus Degree Program was held in his honor.

George was born October 4, 1921 in Newport, KY to Frank Schrode and Lillian Seimer Schrode. He was preceded in death by his wife, Rosemary D. (nee Erb) Schrode. George is survived by his Son, George (Debbie) Schrode Jr. of West Chester, OH, Daughters, Connie (Bruce) Henderson of Cincinnati, OH, Mary Ellen (Paul) Rinklin of Brookville, IN, Ann (Marty) DuKorn of Blanchester, OH, Beth (Jim) O’Leary of Fayetteville, NC, Janet (Ed) Kammerer of Cincinnati, OH, Melinda (Randy) Poe of Union, KY, Jennifer (Todd) Gosney of Carnation, WA, 20 Grandchildren,1 Great Grandson, and his Brother, Frank Schrode of Taylor Mill, KY.

Visitation 9:00 am to 11:00 am, Thursday, January 26, 2012 at Alexandria Funeral Home, Alexandria. Mass of Christian Burial will be held 11:30 am Thursday, January 26, 2012, at St. Mary’s Church, Alexandria, Kentucky, with Rev. James Egbers, officiating. Burial will take place in the St. Mary’s Cemetery, Alexandria, Kentucky.

Memorials are suggested to the Bishop Flaget Assembly Fourth Degree Knights of Columbus, c/o Vocations for Seminarians, 102 Thomas St., Florence, KY. 41042, Cincinnati Zoo, 3400 Vine Street, Cincinnati, OH 45220, or St. Mary of the Assumption Church 8246 East Main Street Alexandria, KY 41001.

Online condolences can be given at www.dmefuneral.com .

** UPDATE **

This Monday, January 23, has been declared a Day of Prayer and Penance For Life by the Bishops of the United States. We are offering penance for the millions of violations of the dignity of human persons committed through acts of abortion, and prayer for the full restoration of the legal guarantee of the right to life. Bishop Foys has asked that this Day of Prayer and Penance be honored throughout our Diocese with Eucharistic Adoration in all parishes, and with a Holy Hour for Life in ten parishes throughout the Diocese. Immaculate Heart of Mary will be one of the ten parishes.

As a result of this, the Mass/Social at our Hall is cancelled. In its place, everyone is asked and encouraged to attend the Holy Hour at IHM which will begin at 7 PM, led by Msgr. John Schulte, pastor of All Saints Church in Walton.

Thank you!

The next Mass/Social will be held at the Council Hall on January 23, 2012. Mass will begin at 7:30 PM and Social Time will follow the Mass. Families and guests are welcome and invited. Please join your brothers and their families in the celebration of the Mass.

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