CORPUS CHRISTI EUCHARISTIC PROCESSION: After the 11:30 Mass on Sunday, May 25, the SES community went into the great outdoors with the Blessed Sacrament in a monstrance proclaiming to the world our love of Jesus in the Eucharist and your Knights provided an Honor Guard for this moving profession of faith. Fr. Tom presided over the procession around our campus and ending with Benediction on the Easter fire area outside the steps. Reflections from Margaret Gilmore included, “I find it very touching to see the Forth Degree Knights in protecting and guarding the Blessed Sacrament!”
May 24-25
WE ARE MEN OF FAITH: Guided not only by our belief in God and the Catholic Church, but by our belief in each other and in ourselves. Firmly founded upon the principles of charity, unity, fraternity and patriotism, the Knights are able to accomplish a wide range of worthwhile goals thanks to the strength and mutual support of members and their families. The 154 Knights of St Elizabeth Seton raised over $9,500 last year for those in need. We volunteered our time to the tune of 4,817 hours!
May 17-18, 2008
CONFIRMATION AT SES! On May 3, 127 young men and women received the Sacrament of Confirmation in our worship center. Fr. Tom presided over this beautiful celebration and offered the Confirmed this advice: “Follow Jesus, use the gifts of the Spirit and live your lives as members of the Catholic Church.” Your SES Knights provided an Honor Guard and the 4th Degree Captain, Steve Orzech said, “It was a privilege to be part of this special event!” Congratulations to all Confirmed! (Photo Courtesy: LissPhotoStudio.com)
May 10-11, 2008
HAPPY MOTHER’S DAY! May is the month when the Church honors the Blessed Virgin Mary with special love and devotion. The Knights, too, honor Mary as well as our Moms and the mothers of our children! We ask the SES community to donate items to the Cradle of Love (in the lower narthex) for those moms at the crisis pregnancy centers who have made the choice of life. We ask all to join us Monday nights to pray the rosary. It’s a simple prayer, humble so much like Mary. It’s a prayer we can all say together. Hope to see you Monday night.
May 4, 2008
Dear Brothers: The Fraternal Year is drawing to a close. As a group, we have accomplished much. We are currently in the process of accepting nominations for Council Officers for the next Fraternal Year. I would like you to prayerfully consider being an officer. Each of us has something to share with our brothers; please bring your special talent or unique gift to our council. I request your presence on Monday, June 2, at 7:30PM to participate in the election of Council Officers for the 2009 Fraternal Year. I would appreciate your time that Monday evening for a couple reasons: First, to confirm the nominations and vote for the new slate of officers, and secondly, consider participating in one of the committees. It has been an extreme pleasure for me personally, to act as your servant/leader in this Council.
Fraternally, Vince Nirtaut, Grand Knight
St. Elizabeth Seton Council 10025
April 27, 2008
During Pope Benedict’s April 16 meeting with President Bush at the White House, 30 Fourth Degree Knights in full regalia provided an honor guard for the ceremony. It was the first time the Fourth Degree stood in formation for a pope and president at the White House. At Nationals Stadium on April 17, an honor guard of 50 Sir Knights led the liturgical procession at the beginning and the end of Mass. At Yankee Stadium on April 20, as many as 165 Fourth Degree members accompanied priests and deacons as they distributed Communion to the thousands attending. Later that day, a contingent of 50 Sir Knights served as honor guard as the Holy Father departed from JFK Airport.
April 20, 2008
The Risen Jesus loves us! He sent us flowers! Warm weather is here at last! The Sox and Cubs are winning. People are on the golf courses. Our yards are starting to shape up. Almost makes us forget about the 37 snow storms we had this year… We are sponsoring a Sox outing and a Golf outing in July. Please sign up early as tickets are limited…
April 13, 2008
Poll Shows Overwhelmingly Positive View of Pope on Eve of U.S. Visit: Americans have an overwhelmingly positive view of Pope Benedict XVI. This week, from April 15 to 20, the Pope journeys to the United States. The Pope’s message throughout his papacy has focused on love, hope and working to create a strong culture of life. Pope Benedict is already educating the Knights on these central themes of his pontificate and Church renewal. He has summoned us to greater “disciple-ship” and “service to society through acts of charity, care of the poor and the sick, and assistance to those in need of any kind, in the spirit of our founder, Father Michael J. McGivney. Please continue to pray for Pope Benedict and all religious.
April 6, 2008
BLOOD DRIVE: The blood drive on Saturday, March 8, was very successful! We collected 49 pints of life saving blood and served a full breakfast to all donors. To all the Brother Knights who spent their Saturday in community service, your efforts are much appreciated! To the SES community, and especially the donors, thanks very much for your generous, life giving donation! Our next blood drive is July 26.
3/30/2008 – Divine Mercy Sunday
MEMBERSHIP UPDATE
As of March 18, we have 154 Knights in St. Elizabeth Seton Council 10025. So far this year, 13 Knights have joined our Council, (186% of our 2008 quota). Want to join us?NEW SIR KNIGHT: On February 16th Brother Bill Rickert earned the rank of Fourth Degree Knight. Congratulations, Bill!
3/23/08 HAPPY EASTER!
The Lord has risen indeed! Alleluia! Alleluia! The resurrection of Christ is a pledge of our own resurrection. It is the foundation upon which our faith rests. It is the guarantee of our redemption and God’s assurance that our sins are forgiven and that we are called to eternal life. “This is the day which the Lord has made! Let us be glad and rejoice!”
Mar 18: Communal Reconciliation
In the Sacrament of Reconciliation we encounter Jesus Christ, who after rising from the dead breathed the Holy Spirit on his Apostles – the first priests – and gave them the power to forgive sins in His name (Jn 20:23). The heart of Christ burns with love for us and He wants us to experience His immense and unfathomable mercy by confessing our sins and receiving His forgiveness. This Sacrament gives us the consolation of God’s pardon and strengthens our relationship with Christ and His Church. (Read more in the pamphlet: A Guide to Confession available at the welcome table in the Narthex.)
Thank you! Thank you! The SES community is awesome! Your support for The Knights of Columbus pancake breakfast on Sunday, March 9th is much appreciated! DONATIONS TOTALED OVER $1,900! Proceeds Benefit K of C Charities
3/8/08 St. Patrick’s Day Parade!
Saturday, March 15, all Brothers and their families are invited to march in the West Suburban Irish’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Naperville. Participants should expect to assemble between 9:00 & 9:30 a.m. in the parking lot directly south of Naperville North High School. Our “party” will consist of 4th Degree Color and Honor Guards in regalia and our 1st, 2nd, and 3rd degree Knights and their families.
3/1/08 10 things Pope Benedict Wants You to Know
10 Things Pope Benedict Wants You to Know –The featured book for the Supreme Knight’s Book Club is 10 Things Pope Benedict Wants You to Know. Veteran Vatican observer John L. Allen Jr. draws from the writings and speeches of the pope to share with readers in a concise way what he believes are the touchstones of Pope Benedict’s pontificate.Copies of the Pope’s book are available at Naperville Religious Goods in the Hawthorne Plaza on Washington Street, Naperville.
2/24 2008 K of C Free Throw Championship:
What a great job of free throw shooting at our Council Competition held January 12, 2008, at All Saints Catholic Academy! Congratulations to our Council Level, Free Throw Championship winners. The following girls and boys were invited to attend the District Level Competition held February 23.
9 yr old: Patrick Laughlin
10 yr old: Allison Sweeney Will Rowan
11 yr old: Lexi Boyer Matthew Brown
12 yr old: Carly Schwartz Ryan Sweeney
13 yr old: Jack Rowan
2/17/08 K of C 2007 SURVEY OF FRATERNAL ACTIVITY: St. Elizabeth Seton Council 10025 Knights of Columbus gave $9,533.00 and 4,817 hours to charitable work in 2007, according to the organization’s Annual Survey of Fraternal Activity. The figures were released by Grand Knight Vince Nirtaut. “These totals represent a remarkable outpouring of generosity – not only in money but in personal commitment on the part of the Knights from St. Elizabeth Seton,” Vince said. There are 157 members in Council 10025. The service by members included 1,145 hours to youth activities, 2,547 hours to Church activities, 703 hours to community activities, as well as other worthwhile causes. The council also had a total of 154 blood donors as a result of the quarterly blood drives. Thank you, gentlemen, and keep up the good work!
2/10 SPECIAL INSURANCE OFFER AVAILABLE TO KNIGHTS:
Supreme Knight Carl Anderson recently mailed a very special offer to all members in the United States and Canada between the ages of 18 and 65. The “new member plan,” a low-cost permanent life insurance product, is normally available only to new members and their wives when they join the Order. For a limited time, in connection with the 125th anniversary of the Order, the plan is being made available to existing members as well. For more information, contact SESKnights@aol.com Remember to vote February 5, 2008
READMISSION: The following men have been readmitted to the Knights and have joined St Elizabeth Seton Council 10025: Robert Williams, Carl Huddleston, John Davis and Don Lesher. Welcome Back!
CORPUS CHRISTI EUCHARISTIC PROCESSION: After the 11:30 Mass on Sunday, May 25, the SES community went into the great outdoors with the Blessed Sacrament in a monstrance proclaiming to the world our love of Jesus in the Eucharist and your Knights provided an Honor Guard for this moving profession of faith. Fr. Tom presided over the procession around our campus and ending with Benediction on the Easter fire area outside the steps. Reflections from Margaret Gilmore included, “I find it very touching to see the Forth Degree Knights in protecting and guarding the Blessed Sacrament!”
CONFIRMATION AT SES! On May 3, 127 young men and women received the Sacrament of Confirmation in our worship center. Fr. Tom presided over this beautiful celebration and offered the Confirmed this advice: “Follow Jesus, use the gifts of the Spirit and live your lives as members of the Catholic Church.” Your SES Knights provided an Honor Guard and the 4th Degree Captain, Steve Orzech said, “It was a privilege to be part of this special event!” Congratulations to all Confirmed! (Photo Courtesy: LissPhotoStudio.com)
During Pope Benedict’s April 16 meeting with President Bush at the White House, 30 Fourth Degree Knights in full regalia provided an honor guard for the ceremony. It was the first time the Fourth Degree stood in formation for a pope and president at the White House. At Nationals Stadium on April 17, an honor guard of 50 Sir Knights led the liturgical procession at the beginning and the end of Mass. At Yankee Stadium on April 20, as many as 165 Fourth Degree members accompanied priests and deacons as they distributed Communion to the thousands attending. Later that day, a contingent of 50 Sir Knights served as honor guard as the Holy Father departed from JFK Airport.
BLOOD DRIVE: The blood drive on Saturday, March 8, was very successful! We collected 49 pints of life saving blood and served a full breakfast to all donors. To all the Brother Knights who spent their Saturday in community service, your efforts are much appreciated! To the SES community, and especially the donors, thanks very much for your generous, life giving donation! Our next blood drive is July 26.
As of March 18, we have 154 Knights in St. Elizabeth Seton Council 10025. So far this year, 13 Knights have joined our Council, (186% of our 2008 quota). Want to join us?NEW SIR KNIGHT: On February 16th Brother Bill Rickert earned the rank of Fourth Degree Knight. Congratulations, Bill! 
Saturday, March 15, all Brothers and their families are invited to march in the West Suburban Irish’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade in Naperville. Participants should expect to assemble between 9:00 & 9:30 a.m. in the parking lot directly south of Naperville North High School. Our “party” will consist of 4th Degree Color and Honor Guards in regalia and our 1st, 2nd, and 3rd degree Knights and their families. 
10 Things Pope Benedict Wants You to Know –The featured book for the Supreme Knight’s Book Club is 10 Things Pope Benedict Wants You to Know. Veteran Vatican observer John L. Allen Jr. draws from the writings and speeches of the pope to share with readers in a concise way what he believes are the touchstones of Pope Benedict’s pontificate. Copies of the Pope’s book are available at Naperville Religious Goods in the Hawthorne Plaza on Washington Street, Naperville.
What a great job of free throw shooting at our Council Competition held January 12, 2008, at All Saints Catholic Academy! Congratulations to our Council Level, Free Throw Championship winners. The following girls and boys were invited to attend the District Level Competition held February 23. 
