Navigator's Message - September 2020
Sir Knights of Assembly 3596:
Please recall the second watchword of our Order, “Unity.” With the political process heating up for the elections, our Nation is more divided and tolerance reduced. “Unity” does not mean everyone has the same opinion, but rather, it infers respect for each other and their opinions. Help unite our Nation by being a living example of appropriate respect and tolerance.
Please push the virtual 4th degree exemplification on 31 October at 1100 (on-line registrations start at 10:15). The cost is $50 and we need the Form 4 and the exemplification fee well before our 21 October deadline to provide both to State. The Assembly will be locally hosting the virtual exemplification in Farrell Hall as there is a 250 end-points limitation on the software.
I strongly recommend the new movie, “Fatima” to you. Since theaters are largely closed, it is available as a rental on several cable services. It is a powerful and moving performance.
The funeral Mass for Sir Knight Marty Merlo was last Friday. His widow, Evelyn, asked we express her appreciation for all the Knights who support the Mass and graveside ceremony. Thank you Honor Guard and thank you fellow Knights!
I am carefully watching the COVID situation, but have made no decision on when we will begin physical meetings. At a minimum, we can expect the September and October assembly meetings to be virtual. This decision was in consultation with several Assembly luminaries but I really want to hear from you. If you have strong options on when, or how, we should reopen our Assembly meetings, please reach out to me and share your thoughts.
Steve
Please recall the second watchword of our Order, “Unity.” With the political process heating up for the elections, our Nation is more divided and tolerance reduced. “Unity” does not mean everyone has the same opinion, but rather, it infers respect for each other and their opinions. Help unite our Nation by being a living example of appropriate respect and tolerance.
Please push the virtual 4th degree exemplification on 31 October at 1100 (on-line registrations start at 10:15). The cost is $50 and we need the Form 4 and the exemplification fee well before our 21 October deadline to provide both to State. The Assembly will be locally hosting the virtual exemplification in Farrell Hall as there is a 250 end-points limitation on the software.
I strongly recommend the new movie, “Fatima” to you. Since theaters are largely closed, it is available as a rental on several cable services. It is a powerful and moving performance.
The funeral Mass for Sir Knight Marty Merlo was last Friday. His widow, Evelyn, asked we express her appreciation for all the Knights who support the Mass and graveside ceremony. Thank you Honor Guard and thank you fellow Knights!
I am carefully watching the COVID situation, but have made no decision on when we will begin physical meetings. At a minimum, we can expect the September and October assembly meetings to be virtual. This decision was in consultation with several Assembly luminaries but I really want to hear from you. If you have strong options on when, or how, we should reopen our Assembly meetings, please reach out to me and share your thoughts.
Steve
Prayer List
John Germain
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
Sandy Obuchowski
Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI
Sandy Obuchowski
PLEASE PRAY FOR THOSE SERVING OUR COUNTRY
| Name | Rank | Branch of Service | Friend or Family Relative in St. Mary's |
| David Sharp | Lt Colonel (Ret) | US Air Force | Ann Sharp |
| Samuel Sharp | US Army | David Sharp | |
| Albert Roddy | Chief Petty Officer | US Navy | Son of Mark & Dawn Roddy |
| Matthew Lillibridge | Lt. Colonel | US Army | Nephew of Mark & Dawn Roddy |
| Mark Dwyer | Captain | US Army | Nephew of Tim Dwyer |
| Ryan Owen | SOCS | US Navy SEAL | Son-in-law of Carrie & Jerry Weigand |
| Andy Munera | Brigadier General | US Army | Tony and Barb Munera |
| Alana Parker | SP4 | US Army | Katie Momm |
| Bret Wagner | Second Lieutenant | US Air Force | Julia Wagner |
| Brandon Dell | Captain | US Marine Corps | Son of Thomas Dell and Pat Hurtado-Dell |
| Declan Deady | E-2 | US Army | Kristin Merrigan, Tim and Genevieve Deady |
| Kyle Marshall | West Point Cadet Commissioning in May 2019 | US Army | Bill and Kris Marshall |
| Gerard Maurer | Sergeant | US Marine Corps | Deacon Dave & Kathy Maurer |
| Stephen Ramos | Specialist | U.S. Army Reserve | Son of Tony and Janet Ramos |
| Sean Halpin | Captain | US Army | Son of Dennis P Halpin |
| Angus Ian Buchanan | Specialist 4 | US Army | Grandson of Fred & Mary Parker |
| Ariel Lee McKenzie Naquin | Specialist 4 | US Army | Niece of Al & Michelle Roddy |
| Bryan Burkhalter | Commander | US Coast Guard | Son of John & Patti Burkhalter |
| Will Wilkinson | Lieutenant | US Coast Guard | Son of Paul & Mary Wilkinson |
SUGGESTED PRAYER: TO SERVANT OF GOD, FATHER (CHAPLAIN) VINCENT R. CAPODANNO
Almighty and merciful God, please look with love on those who plead for Your help. Through the intercession of Your servant, Father Vincent Capodanno, missionary and Catholic Navy Chaplain, grant the favor I earnestly seek of blessing and watching over our friends and relatives serving our Country. May Vincent, who died bringing consolation to U.S. Marines he was privileged to serve on the field of battle, intercede in my need as I pray in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen
SIGN-UP FORM FOR ST. MARY OF SORROWS PARISH FAMILY MEMBERS SERVING OUR COUNTRY
The Father Thomas A. Casey Assembly is updating the prayer list of St. Mary of Sorrows Parish family members who are serving our Country. Please use the form below to submit a name to this list.
When completed, the list will be posted in the vestibules of the Worship Center and the Historic Church.
*Note that there are instructions for the optional “Rank” and “Branch of Service” fields; just click on the “?” above the field for further information on these two fields.
When completed, the list will be posted in the vestibules of the Worship Center and the Historic Church.
*Note that there are instructions for the optional “Rank” and “Branch of Service” fields; just click on the “?” above the field for further information on these two fields.