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A couple of weekends ago, I had the honor and blessing to spend an extended weekend with my dear friend, Fr. Boniface T. Copelin, O.S.B. This was a weekend of remembering and sharing. I had the opportunity to go to St. Gregory's Abbey, which is the heart of St. Gregory's University. St. Gregory's is where I spent my first two years of 'adulthood'. I graduated from there with my Associates degree and headed forth into the world. I also joined the Knights of Columbus there when I joined the college council there.
St. Gregory's Abbey is the Monastery, the Benedictine monks that run St. Gregory's and have for over 100 years. One of the newer addition to the Fathers of St. Gregory's was my roommate when I attended St. Greg's, Fr. Boniface Copelin, O.S.B.. At that time, he was "Tim" and we both had aspirations to the priesthood. Quite a bit of time has passed but Boniface is a Priest and is continuing his studies in Rome.
For me, St. Gregory's is the home of my Faith. My first real Confession was walking up and down the entrance drive with Fr. Ian Riding, OSB, when Fr. Ian was not there, Fr. Louis would take the reins and walk with me. Priests of St. Gregory's showed me the incredible wisdom, love and peace of the Church. Fr. Joe, whom I adored, imparted a love of History. I eventually received a degree in History and never have stopped loving it since. Fr. Denis showed me the authority of the Church, the logic and wisdom wrapped up in his gruff demeanor. Fr. Theodore, even with his goofy 60's Theology, was the example of a pastoral Priest to his last days.
Br. Maurus, now Fr. Maurus, put Boniface and I together because we were both pipe smokers. We still enjoy a good pipe to this day and we enjoyed several bowls together during the course of the weekend. Accident or Insight, I am not sure but Fr. Maurus gave me something which I will treasure to my last breath. Being a part of that place is something I treasure and brings me back to sanity when everything seems off and lost. It is never lost when I can return there.
The rythym of St. Gregory's, Vigils at 6:00, breakfast at 6:30, Lauds at 7:15, work, MidDay Prayers at 12:15, Mass at 5, Vespers, and Compline at 7:15 is a rythym which is orderly and prayerful. It is easy to see God at St. Gregory's and a part of the Heaven which the Monks 'advertise'.
I was blessed to be the server for Boniface's Masses for three days. Receiving Eucharist, the Body of Christ, from my friend is a very special experience. Those Three Days were very special and I look forward to doing them again soon. I have to also encourage anyone, Knights or friends, to go to St. Gregory's. If you are a young man wondering if you have a Call to the Priesthood, I encourage you to visit. You will find a peace there that will surely guide you to listen to the voice of God.
Vivat Jesus
J.A. Arroyo
Deputy Grand Knight
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Urgent Pro-Life Alert
July 22, 2009
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Abortion mandate in health bill
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The healthcare reform legislation currently before Congress contains an abortion mandate that is a grave threat to human life. The bill's language will result in federally mandated abortion coverage by nearly all health plans, recruitment of abortion doctors into local health networks, and the nullification of many state laws that place reasonable limits on abortion.
The National Right to Life Committee (NRLC) has called this legislation the "largest expansion of abortion since Roe v. Wade."
We urge you to write to your senators and congressman today.
Click
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where you can learn more about the health legislation and send a message to your two senators and congressman.
To read a letter from 19 House Democrats who insist they will not support a health bill unless it explicitly excludes abortion, click
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Time is of the essence as congressional leaders want to pass the bill in the Senate and House by the end of July.
A coalition of prominent pro-life leaders have arranged a Stop The Abortion Mandate live webcast for the public this Thursday, July 23rd, 2009, at 9 PM Eastern (8PM Central, 7 PM Mountain, 6 PM Pacific).
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Gary Elias died in auto accident,
Father-In-Law of Phil, District Deputy, had hip surgery,
Ed Cathcart – heart condition,
Dorothy Miller, State Treasurer’s wife, going through ChemoTherapy,
Colleen Young, Tommy Young’s wife (retired Deacon from Ss Peter and Paul) – her health is deteriorating, COPD.
Fr. Boniface T. Copelin, O.S.B. celebrates the anniversary of his ordination on the Feast of St. Pius X.
Knight and Family of the Month
Mike Buckendorf – Knight of the Month
Family of the Month – Bill and Cheryl Hull, Mike Hull
District Deputy’s Report – Phil has been around the different councils. He is looking forward to being at the Officers’ Installation festivities on August 16th at 5:00 PM. He will install the Ladies Auxiliary at the same time. Looking forward to having a First Degree. Looks like we have plenty of candidates, just need the team.
September 19th at 8 to 4 – East District Officers’ Workshop at Pius X.
We will have the 1st Degree Team practice after the next Officer’s Meeting.
Bowling League starts about Labor Day (Wednesday before) - 7:30 on Wednesday nights at Sheridan Lanes.
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