Saint Cyril
Of Alexandria Church
153 Penn Boulevard,
East Lansdowne, Pa 19050
JIM NOBLE TRIBUTE
Our Heavenly Father sometimes works in mysterious ways. Perhaps only once in a lifetime do you meet someone who unexpectedly, and immediately overwhelms you with his warmth and friendship. Little more than two years ago I was blessed with just such an experience. I met Jim Noble.At first, walking up to shake his hand, I felt a little embarrassed. There I was, nearly a hundred pounds overweight, long hair hanging well into the small of my back, and a beard that hadn't been trimmed in six months. In front of me, standing with hand outstretched, was a clean cut, properly dressed, Knight of Columbus sporting the biggest, friendliest smile I’d ever seen. Good God - I cringed, what must he think of me. This is really gonna be something.
I soon found out exactly what is WAS going to be. We spent that afternoon together, talking about his beloved Knights of Columbus, meeting family and friends, and finally getting introductions to the members of The Santa Anna Council #4461, who's picnic this was.
I'd heard about the "Picnic in Penn Pines Park" at my Parish just the week before. Curiosity struck, a Saturday free, I called a Parish member and had myself and my wife invited. The rest is history. I joined the Knights, and rapidly got my: 1st. 2nd. 3rd. and 4th. Degree.
Jim Noble was always at my side, attending every function and coaching me through each step. I had a friend!
Jim Noble, what can be said of him. We prayed with him. We laughed with him. We loved him. We'll miss him.
Now that he's gone - we recognize how very much he did for our Council and Community, all without ever getting credit. Organizing picnics and parties. Securing reservations for 4th. Degree exemplifications and overseeing logistics for many other Knight activities . In addition he could be seen paying bills, and collecting payments (dues, chances, tickets magnets, you name it) handing out literature, and even replacing our communities worn-out flags. That was Jim.
He's gone now and WE SURE NOTICE IT! He served the seats of Santa Anna's Council all the way to becoming Grand Knight, then went through Cardinal Dougherty Assembly's chairs right up to - Faithful Navigator. That was Jim.
Let's memorialize our Jim Noble. Santa Anna Knights, Knights from other Councils, Cardinal Dougherty members, and friends, we're asking for a $5.00 contribution that we might place a Tribute to Jim in East Lansdowne's Annual 4th. of July Program and add book.
It's fitting that we show Janet and family, that we'll never forget how wonderful a Man, and outstanding a Brother Knight, our Jim was for all of us. What better way to do this - than in print - in a program the entire East Lansdowne Community can see?
Deadline for donations would have to be no later than May 21st. our meeting night for that month. Thank you for taking the time to read this and for your consideration. Additional information can be obtained through Mike Keller.
Mark Howe…………Recording Secretary………………..Santa Anna Council 4461
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SANTA ANNA COUNCIL, No. 4461
E. Lansdowne, PA 19050
GRAND KNIGHTS MESSAGE FOR APRIL 2010
To my Brother Knights and their families:
In my last message I really complained about snow. This month I am complaining about rain. I guarantee I will never complain about too much sunshine.
During Lent we prepare for the holiest time of the Church year, the Resurrection of Jesus on Easter Sunday. Our attendance at the Holy Week services, along with our family, will help to reaffirm our faith and pray for peace on earth.
I wish you and your family a happy and Blessed Easter.
I look forward to seeing everyone at St. Cyril’s on April 8, 2010.
Yours in Christ,
Dennis Schaeffer, GK
FATHER DOMINIC
Congratulations to our own Chaplain, Reverend Dominic Tran Minh Duc who took his 3rd Degree on Sunday, March 7th. Father is very proud to be a Knight and we are even more honored to have him as our Chaplain
WEBSITE
I’m happy to report that our website is alive and well after suffering some temporary setbacks. Make sure that you check it out. Knights4461.org or Knights4461.com It will be updated on a regular basis
E-MAIL ADDRESSES
HELP….I NEED YOUR E-MAIL ADDRESS
INFORMATION OF INTEREST
Anyone who wishes to share information, including pictures from your Parish or community and would like to place it in our newsletter contact the editor. Information should be in our hands by the 15th of the month
4th DEGREE NEWS PA. EAST DISTRICT CALVERT PROVINCE
There will be a fundraiser to support 4th degree functions on Friday, April 23rd from 7:30 till 11:00 p.m. at the Gold Room in Marcus Hook, Pa. The cost is $20.00 per person, which will include friendship, food and beverages, music and dancing.
Contact Marino Giancroce at 610-312-1658 or get in touch with the editor. Don’t forget that the Exemplification will be held on May 30th at the Dolce Hotel in King of Prussia. For more info contact the editor.
TRINITY CHAPTER NEWS
The next meeting will be held at Pope John XXIII in Exton, Pa. on April 21st. For more info contact Mark Troutman, President @ 610-544-5444
PHILLIES CHANCES
WIN A 17 PHILLIES 17 GAME PLAN
Please support St. Cyril School by purchasing raffle
tickets for this exciting fundraiser. Tickets are $5.00 per ticket or 5
tickets for $20.00.
The Grand prize is 2 tickets for a Phillies 17 game plan located in 100
level in left field. Tickets include a Fireworks night and a Boston Red Sox
game (regular season games only).
2nd prize is a $100.00 Fresh Grocer gift card.
3rd prize is a Ryan Howard '06 NL MVP Bobble Head.
Drawing will be held in St. Cyril School on April 9, 2010.
Tickets can be purchased by sending a check or money order
to:
Attn: School Raffle
St. Cyril School
716 Emerson Ave.
East Lansdowne, Pa 19050
Tickets will be sent out as soon as received. For more information contact
Jim Gray at jeg19026@mail.com.
Please list Phillies game as subject.
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see flyer.
Meetings are on the 1st Wednesday of each month. Meetings are held at Central Park restaurant on Baltimore Pike in Springfield at 8 p.m. In March, we will hold elections for delegates to the Bi-ennial meeting. The meeting will be held on March 14th at Mater Dei Council home in Newtown Square.
The 4th Degree exemplification will be held on May 30th at The Dolce Hotel in King of Prussia. We hope to have at least 2 candidates. If you need more info please contact Mike Keller, CDA Membership Chairman.
JOKE OF THE MONTH
Gallagher was walking through an Irish graveyard when he comes across a headstone with the inscription "HERE LIES A POLITICIAN AND AN HONEST MAN" ‘Faith now’ exclaims Gallagher. ‘I wonder how they got the two of them in one grave’.
A little girl was watching her parents dress for a party. When she saw her dad donning a tux she warned…Daddy, you shouldn’t wear that suit. He asked why? And she said you know that it always gives you a headache the next morning.
MEN OF MALVERN
St. Joseph in the Hills is the largest Catholic Retreat House in America. Since it opened in 1912 over 1,000,000 men have made a retreat.
Retreats begin on most weekends at 6 p.m. on Friday and finish up around noon on Sunday.
Your weekend consists of Retreat Director conferences, Eucharistic liturgies, private adoration in one of our Oratories, Reconciliation, workshops, Q and A and quiet time. The retreat house is situated on 130 acres of beautiful grounds. Many men have been coming for 20, 30 50 years or more.
Congratulations to our own Bernie Mager who received a certificate in February for completing his 20th Retreat.
For more information contact the editor.
B.I.B.L.E. = BASIC INSTRUCTIONS BEFORE LEAVING EARTH
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