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September 2010 Letter
from State Deputy Tom Gawlik
Did You "DO IT?"
Last month I asked that you just to Do It and find a way to raise some money for the "Rediscovering Catholicism" Program. Well did you do it? If not, there is still time to get it done. Remember, in the Fort Wayne/South Bend Diocese, Bishop Rhoades is counting on the Knights for support. Show him, that you can DO IT!
Don't forget about the Envoy conference coming up on September 11th at Gibault. Wouldn't it be great to have a representative from each council present? Guys, this is our #1 Charity! Don't you think someone from your council should be present to know what is going on? Come on, join us!
Membership, membership, membership! This is the only way we will be able to recruit 2500 new recruits for our Crusade for Life. We need the manpower to get the job done.
- We need 2500 recruits who are willing to pray, march and stand vigil to end abortion.
- We need 2500 new recruits to willing to donate $100.00 each to Gibault in order to offset the financial shortfall.
- We need 250 new marchers at Washington DC this upcoming January.
- We need 2500 new recruits willing to pray the rosary to our Lady to seek Her help.
- Without new members, we won't have new ideas, new personnel to take our places as officers, and we wont see our Councils, nor the order Grow.
This is up to you to DO IT!
My prayers are with you,
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Thomas Gawlik
State Deputy
Indiana Knights of Columbus
[ statedeputy@indianakofc.org ]
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Project Moses
Project Moses is a nonprofit organization committed to re-establishing respect and appreciation for the Ten Commandments. We are dedicated to helping lead all people to lives of charity, peace and justice, the fruits of faithfulness to God's laws.
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Vision
That all people may love God and neighbor through a deeper understanding and appreciation of God's sacred wisdom revealed in the Ten Commandments.
Mission
To assist all people in embracing the essential duties of living a life of truth, charity and justice through a strong adherence to God's Ten Commandments.
Gabriel Project (1-877-734-2444)
The Gabriel Project of Indiana embraces women and their families in crisis pregnancies. As the Angel Gabriel brought the Good News of salvation to Mary, so, too, Gabriel Angels bring the good news of hope, love and caring to mothers-to-be. Trained volunteers called "Angels" offer spiritual guidance and emotional support as well as practical help when necessary. They counsel and encourage the mothers and drive them on errands or to pre-natal appointments.
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FORT WAYNE--Sunday August 22, 2010.
I spoke with Carole Diss, Greg's wife this evening and understand that Greg experienced a God moment last Friday when his vision suddenly improved. That is not to say that it is great but the improvement was extremely hopeful. He has been unable to focus and quite frustrated. Greg's therapy sessions have shown and improvement in his ability to speak and understand others. He is aware that everyone is praying for him and his full recovery. He isn't welcoming visitors yet because he is very self-conscious of his condition and gets confused with multiple people. He may try to visit with his relatives in the coming weeks. I extended the love from all of his friends and brother knights and said we all would continue our prayers. Greg suffered a stroke about a month ago and is recovering and thanks all for your love.
Greg is former District Deputy and he and his wife Carole are a past State Pro Life Couple. Greg is a member of Elizabeth Anne Seton parish in Fort Wayne.
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Bob Hartenstein
Community Director
Indiana Knights of Columbus
DynamicCatholic.com
Our Mission
We develop Dynamic Resources that Inspire people to Rediscover Catholicism, live with Passion and Purpose, and bring Spiritual Vitality to the Church.
Our Vision
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40 Days For Life
40 Days for Life is a community-based campaign that draws attention to the evil of abortion through the use of a three-point program:
- Prayer and fasting
- Constant vigil
- Community outreach
40 Days for Life takes a determined, peaceful approach to showing local communities the consequences of abortion in their own neighborhoods, for their own friends and families. It puts into action a desire to cooperate with God in the carrying out of His plan for the end of abortion in America.
The 40-day campaign tracks Biblical history, where God used 40-day periods to transform individuals, communities ... and the entire world. From Noah in the flood to Moses on the mountain to the disciples after Christ's resurrection, it is clear that God sees the transformative value of His people accepting and meeting a 40-day challenge.
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