Olive Branch - PA Knights of Columbus

OUR LADY OF OLIVES COUNCIL #3907 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

The Olive Branch In Our 67th Year Chartered - November 14, 1954

December 2021 Shooting for a STAR!

Chaplain's Message...... A Blessed Advent and

Merry Christmas!

Brother Knights, As we enter this sacred Season of Advent, we anticipate with great hope the remembrance of the coming of Our Savior Jesus Christ into the world. It is neither too early nor too late to wish someone a Blessed Advent and Merry Christmas! Christmas is the season that should always be alive in our hearts. Giving the greeting of a Blessed Christmas brings hope to the hearts of people who live in doubt and fear. It is a greeting that penetrates the soul and enlivens in others a sense that they have worth, value, and human dignity.

While many people will stop celebrating Christmas on December 26th, we will just be beginning the Christmas Season in the Church. We will celebrate until January 9th, ending with the Solemn Feast of the Baptism of the Lord. The wonderful mystery of God becoming man, the Incarnation, cannot be contained in one day. So, as we anticipate this great mystery in four weeks of Advent, and celebrate with joy throughout the Christmas Season as well. Always keeping Christ’s birth alive in our hearts.

Our faith tells us “There is one God, the Father, for whom are all things and for whom we exist, and one Lord, Jesus Christ, through who are all things and through whom we exist.” However, not all possess this knowledge. (1 Cor 8:6-7a) God’s love is freely given to us, and is to be freely shared with all that we meet. Therefore, do not be timid in sharing a Christmas greeting of joy, peace, and love that Jesus offers to us, throughout the Christmas Season. May everyone know this Christmas season that you are a Christian, a faithful disciple of Jesus Christ, and beloved child of God the Father. Using the greeting a Blessed and Merry Christmas, is not only a well wish for another, but brings upon them a true blessing from the Christ child through you, who faithfully witness to the power of God’s love.

May you, your family, friends, and loved one’s had a Blessed and Merry Christmas! May the joy and peace of the Christ Child enter into your hearts and lives this Christmas Season and always.

Peace,

Fr. Will Rev. William Wuenschel Chaplain (12/21) ===================================================

ST. PATRICKS DAY PARTY Saint Patrick’s Day Party

MARCH 12th 2022 (Info to follow in future Olive Branch’s)

Grand Knight's Message…... Brothers, I hope you were able to spend a “normal” Thanksgiving with your families and that there was plenty of turkey and side dishes on your tables. Even in these trying times of COVID, we should thank God for his many Blessings: family, friends, and hopefully, good health.

Our Council continues to hold twice-monthly meetings. Please know that you’re invited to attend the meetings in person, or, if you prefer, remotely, via Zoom. 15-20 members attend the meeting, which are held at 8:00pm on the 1st & 3rd Wednesdays of each month (except during July & August). Many of our members pray the Rosary at 7:30pm, prior to the meetings.

If you would like to Join Us, either in person or remotely, just send me an Email: <[email protected]> or call me at 724-799-0249. I’ll be happy to add you to the Email distribution list. All members are welcome.

Recent Major Charities donations: $500 donation to each of our four churches, to be used as the Parish Administrators see fit.

Please join me in thanking Ken Landau, our Faith Director, and Trustee Terry Conroy, for spearheading two recent Council events.

Ken headed-up the planning for our annual Memorial Mass & Potluck Dinner held on November 10th at St. Alexis. Eleven Brother Knights who passed away during the past year were remembered during the Mass, which was said by our Council Chaplain, Father. Will Wuenschel. There were (40) Family members and Knights in attendance.

Terry chaired our very successful Knight at the Races on November 13th. A rousing good time, with good food and drink, was had by the (170) attendees at the Pine Community Center. Horse-race wagers, various raffles, and the blackjack table provided the evening’s fun. All proceeds will benefit the Council’s Charity Fund.

A reminder that our Council’s annual Christmas Party will be held Saturday, December 11th in the St. Alphonsus School cafeteria, behind St. Alphonsus Church. The festivities start at Noon. If you plan on attending, please let me know….

The Christmas season, with all its commercial trappings and focus on material gift-giving, is upon us. Please try to slow yourself down amidst the hustle and bustle of the season, and remember that the real focus of the celebration should be on the birth of Jesus Christ, our Savior.

HAVE A BLESSED CHRISTMAS!

Vivat Jesus! Chris Kelley SK Christopher Kelley Grand Knight

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THE GIFT OF FINANCIAL SECURITY With holidays approaching we get busier and busier…right through to the end of the year. It seems nearly non-stop with family gatherings, holiday shopping, special programs at the parish and at schools. Everybody gets busy! From what I’ve read about shipping and trucking delays of getting shelves restocked it looks like Christmas shopping will need to start even earlier for many. As busy are you are, here is one item that needs your attention: If you have not yet completed the Annual Survey, please take just a few minutes, and respond. It’s easier than ever; it can be done online at <www.KofCSurvey2021.org>. Your responses help your Field Agent understand your current situation better. That in turn allows him to be of better service to you. For some of you that means referring you or a family member to one of our many fraternal benefits. For others it may mean updating important contact or family information. Still others may benefit from a comprehensive look at their current insurance plans. With our new financial need’s analysis tool and a few minutes together, your Field Agent can give you an accurate picture of where you stand when it comes to your family’s protection. With our full suite of products, life insurance, long-term care insurance, disability income insurance and retirement annuities, we can help in most any situation. Our financial needs analysis allows us to gather information from you and make fact-based recommendations based on your wants, needs, and desires. With the help of computer modeling, we can look at a variety of scenarios and help ensure you are on the right track regardless what lies ahead. Now, before things get too busy, plan to meet with an agent and take a look at where you stand. Maybe you’re in good shape in one area but could use some shoring up in another. Those blind spots can be problematic, but once identified you can take the necessary steps to address them. Thank you to the many brothers who have met with me so far this year. I’ve been very fortunate to be of service to them and their families. Even as the end of the year gets busy, I look forward to helping more. Vivat Jesus! Joe Joe Latess, Ed. D, FIDF Field Agent and Brother Knight Office: 724-776-9263 315 Waterford Court Email: Cranberry Township, PA 16066 <[email protected]> ===================================================

CHILDREN’S CHRISTMAS PARTY – SAT DEC 11th The Children’s Christmas Party is on for December 11th at the St. Alphonsus School Cafeteria (behind the Church). This is one of the highlight social events of the Christmas Season and All Families are Welcome. Please bring a Hors-d’oeuvre to share. The Council will provide Pizza, Drinks, and everything else needed to start the Christmas Season, with a great time. Wally Merriman will provide the Music, and there is a rumor that Santa will stop by to meet the Girls and Boys. Doors open at 11:45AM. Parking in the lot behind St. Alphonsus Church. Look for Signs to the Party. Food available at 12:30PM. Party mostly over by 3PM. Let your Family Members know, and mark your Calendar. To insure we have enough stuff. Please let one of the following Committee Members know if you plan to come. Bill Romig 724-799-5735 <[email protected]>| George Franz 724-772-0494 <[email protected]> Chris Kelley 724-799-0249 <[email protected]> See Attached Reservation Flyer: then Call-In

Meeting Schedule We hold Two meetings each month on the first and third Wednesday of the month. For January 2022, our meeting will be on Jan. 5th & 19th. We have opened the meetings to everyone (both vaccinated and unvaccinated) who are comfortable to attend, and we have reestablished our tradition of having a Repast/meal available after our meetings. We do plan to continue the “hybrid” meeting format, with “virtual/call-in” meetings visually connected to our “in-person” meetings at our Council Hall. The platform for the virtual meeting is “Zoom” where a meeting ID and Passcode are required. The Zoom sign-in link changes with each meeting, so please send GK Chris Kelley an Email at: <[email protected]> or call him at 724-799-0249 to be added to the invitation list.

All federal/state requirements for Masks and Social Distancing will be followed.

Come join us for the Rosary at 7:30pm each meeting night followed by the Meeting at 8:00pm.

The “In-Person” Meeting Location (across Route-19 from Saint Alphonsus/Patron’s):

Wexford Professional Building II: Suite 2308 (Third-Floor) 11676 Perry Highway Wexford, PA 15090

Enter from Rear onto 2nd-floor, take stairs/elevator to 3rd-Floor for meeting. Look for Room: 2308.

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"Enjoy” Books 2022 Are Here and Available NOW!

The 2022 "Enjoy" Books have arrived and are available to purchase.

"Enjoy" Offers 50% Off, or Two for One, and many Other Item Discounts. Buy now / use now / savings continue through to November-1st 2022. This year they've added extra value to your favorite local coupon book with national discounts and FREE access to the Save Around® Mobile App!

These make a great Christmas Gift to those whom could be hard to buy for.

Please contact: Jim Fernald at – 412-551-6593 or <[email protected]>

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The 40-Days for Life/365 prayer vigils in front of Planned Parenthood continue Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Fridays, and Saturdays.

Vivat Jesus! Chris Kelley Life Director 724-799-0249 & <[email protected]>


The Magee Project The Magee Project prayer vigils to stop abortions at Magee Women’s Hospital resumed in early November. Vivat Jesus! Chris Kelley, Life Director 724-799-0249 & <[email protected]>

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It’s Not Too Late to Send in Your Dues! Do you have your new Membership Card? Now would be a good time to check. If you find that you could still be delinquent in sending in your dues for 2020 – 2021, and you don’t have your original invoice, you can obtain a current invoice/letter by contacting Bill Eaton, or any of your Officers (see past OBs). New Membership Cards will be provided once your Membership has been paid. Please note that as of March 31st 2020 your 2019-2020 Membership Cards have been invalid. Those NOT Paid-up lose their Complimentary “Accidental Death Benefits” Please send your Dues ($30), Payable to: KofC #3907 To:

W. R. EATON, FS C/O Knights of Columbus

P.O. Box 131 Wexford, PA 15090-0131

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Please also Keep in Your Prayers Our Recently Deceased

• Mary Vivien (Ketteler) Meinhardt (RIP-11/29/2021) • Shirley A. (Cole) Wilson (RIP-11/04/2021) • Father Timothy Fitzgerald, C.P. (SP Cross) (RIP-11/03/2021) • Andrew P. “Andy” Rodgers Sr. (age 98) (RIP 10/27/ 2021) • Lois Jane Baur (RIP-10/21/2021) • (HL) (GT) Elmer A. Gerst (RIP-09/27/2021) • (HL) Peter P. Chvostal (RIP-09/11/2021) • Robert J. "Bob" Roberts (RIP-09/01/2021) • (HL) Axel Ezzio Quinque (RIP 07/31/2021) • Patricia E. “Pat” Pegher (RIP 07/29/2021) • Edward J. Geiger Jr. (Friend) (RIP 07/22/2021) • Hilda (Richard) Pegher (RIP 07/18/2021) • Dolores W “Dolly” Ebbert (RIP 07/08/2021) (HL = Honorary Life Member) (GT = Gold-Tie C3907)

Football Crazr Sweepstakes Update

The Football Crazr is now producing winners for Council 3907. We had a winner in each of the first two weeks and have eight more opportunities for more winners. A huge “Thank You” to all the Knights who made it possible for us to participate. God bless all and a Happy Thanksgiving and joyous Christmas to everyone!

Mike Conroy 412-401-3797 ===================================================

Charitable Contributions Our Council made the following Charitable Contributions from our Major Charities Fund” this Fraternal Year-to-Date:

(July thru November)

$12,000 (8) Tuition Grants @ $1,500 ea. Students entering Catholic H.S. $1,000 Archdiocese of Miami – Victims of Surf City, FL Condo Collapse $500 The Alzheimer’s Association $500 National Ovarian Cancer Coalition $1,000 Brother’s Brother Foundation – Hurricane IDA $500 Brother’s Brother Foundation – Fires in Western US $500 Brother’s Brother Foundation – Haiti Earthquake $500 Pro-Life – Women’s Choice Network $500 North Hills Community Outreach – Fall Coat Drive $500 North Hills Community Outreach – Holiday Food Pantry $500 Pro Life – Birthright of Pittsburgh $500 Saint Aidan (Saint Alexis) $500 Saint Aidan (Saint Alphonsus) $500 Saints John & Paul $500 Saint John Neumann

These donations are separate from and in addition to the Council “Charity Fund” that Rich Karapandi maintains.

Vivat Jesus! SK William Romig Rich Karapandi PGK, Major Charities Director Council Charities Director

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Charity Fund No requests were reported by fund Director Rich Karapandi, during our November meetings. The fund remains available to help individuals/families throughout the year, especially in this time of the Virus. If you know anyone who could be a candidate for the support of our Charity-Fund, please give Rich a call.

Rich can be contacted at (412-366-3294)

The Pittsburgh Penguins skate to fight cancer through the Mario Lemieux Foundation. A special warm-up jersey was used during a recent game with the names of local fans, who are fighting or have succumbed to cancer. Our Brother Knight Carl Apel’s brother Bruce was on the jersey of Chad Ruhwedel during warm-ups for this game.


Annual Memorial Mass On November 10th our Council held its annual Memorial Mass at St. Alexis Church, with Father Will Wuenschel saying Mass for us. The Color Corps led the procession to begin Mass, and Mike Conroy and Larry Emark assisted Father during the Mass. A bell was struck by Chris Kelley as each recently deceased Brother’s name was read. A Potluck Dinner followed at the St. Alexis School Cafeteria. Thanks go out to Rita Romig, Jan Franz, Dee Karapandi and Marilyn Thomas for taking care of us during dinner, and to all those who helped set-up and clean-up after.

This Year we honored the following Recently-Deceased Brothers:

• HL GT Elmer A. Gerst (RIP-09/27/2021) • HL Peter P. Chvostal (RIP-09/11/2021) • Robert J. “Bob” Roberts (RIP-09/01/2021) • HL Axel Ezzio Quinque (RIP-07/31/2021) • H Patrick Steven Kern (RIP-05/28/2021) • SK Edward Francis Rogus PGK11369 A826 (Ohio)

(RIP-12/16/2020) • HL GT HL-SK Richard A. “Dick” Eichner A2191

(RIP-12/13/2020) • SK Robert E. “Bob” Bestwick A2191 (RIP-12/03/2020) • Joseph Robert Cullen (RIP-11/27/2020) • SK GT William C. “Bill” Hunkele PGK A2191

(RIP-11/17/2020) • SK Howard E. Megahan Jr. A2191 (RIP-10/28/2020)

SK=Sir Knight; PGK-Past Grand Knight; FFS-Former Financial Secretary; H=Honorary; HL=Honorary Life; GT= Gold-Tie C3907; HL-SK=A2191; C=Charter member.

May God bring them all close to Him….

A Knight at the Races Our 2021 “Knight at the Races” party was a great success, and many

thanks go out to Terry Conroy and his Committee for making this a special evening. Close to (200) attended this night of dinner, racing, raffles and fun at the Pine Community Center in Wexford, PA. Thanks also go out to

our sponsors: Ace Hardware, Walnut Grill, Doubletree Hotel; Soergel’s Orchard, and the LeMont Restaurant who supported the Chinese Auction with their donations. Joe Daquelente and his family with (60) in attendance – Thank You for your support. Many other large parties were also there to make the night a great success – Thank You as Well. When Terry organizes this for next year, everyone should Mark their Calendars to have a great time.

Everyone Had a Great Time!!!!

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Remember in Your Prayers The following individuals were included in our prayers at our October meetings, plus any submitted since then. Please add these deserving members and friends to your daily Prayer List during these trying times: Deceased: HL Miles R. Bryan, Sr.; SK Robert E. “Bob” Bestwick; Betty Lou (Critchlow) Bestwick;; HL Peter P. Chvostal; Joseph Robert Cullen; Dolores W. “Dolly” Ebbert; HL SK Richard A. “Dick” Eichner; Rev. Joseph Edward Feltz; Edward J. Geiger Jr.; HL GT Elmer A Gerst; Anna Mae (Osterritter) Heiles; SK Charles L “Chuck” Hosick PGK PFN; Charlotte D 'Char' (Guckert) Hunkele; SK William C. Hunkele PGK; William “Bill” Kelley; Patrick Steven Kern; Kelly E. Kilhof; Anna Kris; Mary Jo (Spagnoletti) LeDonne; Terry McBinley; SK Howard E. Megahan Jr.; Herman Muko; R. Dennis Nacisi; Marjorie A. (Renosky) O’Keefe; Hilda (Richard) Pegher; Patricia E. “Pat” Pegher; HL Axel Ezzio Quinque; SK Edward Francis "Gus" Rogus PGK11369 A826 (Ohio); Robert J. “Bob” Roberts; Andrew P. “Andy” Rodgers Sr. (age 98); Austin James Rusch; Lawrence T. Sampietro; James J. Steiner; Violet A. (Merriman) Wagner; Gregory S. Yeager; Regina S. "Jeanie" (Sinko) Yetter; and Mary A. Zangrille. Sorry we Removed some of our Deceased from before last-November, too make room for our more Recently deceased, If any need to-be added back, please let us know... Also: If Anyone below is now feeling better and out of Danger, also let us know.... Members: GT SK Joe Cummings PSD PFN PGK; SK Terry Cummings; GT Mike Delisi; GT William R. “Bill” Eaton FS; GT Albert J Fill; Jeff Fisher; SK Deacon Albert E Heiles Jr.; HL Ralph R. Kirsch (age-100); HL Ralph J. Ledonne Jr.; HL Gene Lersch; HL GT HL-SK George E. Lyons Sr. PGK; GT SK Chuck Mazur; HL Wally Merriman; SK Dennis O’Keefe; HL Larry Rusch; and HL GT SK Stephen G. Seaman PGK. Family & Friends: Ann Beachem; Jimmy Bischoff; Frannie Cummings; Kevin Cummings; Marianne Cummings; Nancy Cummings; Dylan Cummings; Keri Cummings; Jacob Cummings; Earl Cummings; Dena Cercone; Jeanette Crosby; Marian Delisi; Robert Dunbar; Jim Emark; Margie Gerst; Norma (Sevcik) Gordon; Andy Greenier; Rosemary Gross; Amanda Gunkle; Michael Karapandi; Marilyn Kelley; Betty Kolakowski; Margaret Lazur; Joyce Masuga; Mary Marlovits; Riley McQuillis; Acnes Merlin; Joanna Meyers; Viola Neath; Mary Raves; Lauren Rogus; Lynn Schneider; Elain Stapinsky; Audrey Szmed; James Henry Trim; Amber Van Vickle & Family; Dave Wyckoff; Kacie Yauch; Dave Yauch; Christine Zarilla; plus Coronavirus Pandemic Victims (alive & deceased). To add or delete any names to/from this list, please contact Grand Knight Chris Kelley or Financial Secretary Bill Eaton.

First Friday Overnight Adoration (This past June-2019 marked the Twelfth Year for this Project)

Since June of 2007, members of Council #3907 (many along with their wives), have participated in First Friday Overnight Adoration at Saints John and Paul Parish, which has now changed into continuous Perpetual Adoration. You are encouraged to take a few minutes each First Friday to think about the Lord, and speak to Him as if you were in Adoration at the Chapel. If you would like to continue with First Friday Overnight Adoration, that is possible in conjunction with Perpetual Adoration. If you would like a Reminder, please let Larry Emark know that you would like to be added to his First Friday Overnight Adoration Email and/or Call for Instructions on how to participate. Phone: 412-367-0525; Email: <[email protected]> Message from SSJP Karen Walker: Thanks for this/your emails. I wanted to make a correction – Saints John & Paul has (actually) Re-established Perpetual Adoration in our Grotto Chapel. Adoration is available (24) hours/ (6) days a week – Sunday through Friday. There is No-adoration on Saturdays, so that Weddings and Baptisms can take place, as well as permitting time for the Grotto to be cleaned. We appreciate the help of the KofC to commit to Eucharistic Adoration. While all the spots are filled, it’s better to have 2-Adorers (in case of last-minute emergencies or when there is a need of a sub). I’ll add that we no-longer require those engaging in adoration to Wear-Masks. We are following the diocesan COVID Protocol, which States that Masks are recommended when individuals gather indoors, but they are not-required. Deacon Tom Boucek is copied on this reply, since he is the individual who Coordinates our Adorers. Questions? Deacon Tom Boucek <[email protected]> or Call:717-433-3525. Note: Check Parish Website and Signup before you go. It is important that you sign-in, so we know that someone is present when the Blessed Sacrament is exposed. Anyone wishing to participate in SSJP Weekly Perpetual Adoration can sign-up as an “Adorer” or “Sub” (Note for Security, only your First Name and Last Initial Appear). Reference: <https://greatgrouping.org/adoration> / <https://adorationpro.org/johnandpaul2> Also see: <https://greatgrouping.org/bulletin>. Continue: ==>

On-Line Membership New Combined 1st, 2nd & 3rd Degree

Supreme On-Demand Exemplification Platform! Supreme has upgraded to a new, cleaner platform to host our Online Events and Exemplifications of: Charity, Unity and Fraternity. To invite a Candidate to the On-Demand ceremony, please use this NEW invitation (available in: English, Spanish, or French). The invitation, Registration, and Reporting Processes remain the same. See: On-Demand Exemplification of: Charity, Unity, and Fraternity: “You're Invited” Become an Online Member for FREE! via Promotion-Code MCGIVNEY2020 at kofc.org/join, (which is now extended until December-31st). “Online Membership” Annual dues of $30 will apply on your Membership Anniversary. Local Council dues vary. Our C3907 Annual Dues are also $30. Join US: <https://www.kofc.org/secure/en/join/join-the-knights.html> Also See: Ceremonial Resources/ Online Exemplification/ View On-Demand: Reference: <https://www.kofc.org/en/for-members/resources/ceremonials.html?1tab=1tab1> Advancement: <https://goto.webcasts.com/starthere.jsp?ei=1359367&tp_key=9eb24b3a45&sti=invitationpdf> PA-State: / Online Membership: <https://kofcpennsylvania.org/>

NOTE: Councils must file a Form-100 for all Candidates who complete an online exemplification. For clarification on the difference between the On-Demand Ceremony and Online Membership. See: <https://files.constantcontact.com/716460b3001/8602e940-6d4f-41d5-9592-ac8d84dc2e0c.pdf>

Membership in the Knights of Columbus is open to Men 18-years of age or older, who are Practical (that is, Practicing) Catholics in union with the Holy See. Invite Catholic men to join today at: <www.kofc.org/join>. This/these Degree Exemplification are OPEN to You, Your-Family & Friends, and takes ~30-Minutes. This also proves an opportunity for our 1st&2nd Degree Members to Advance to their Full Knighthood 3rd-Degree. Our C3907 Grand Knight Chris Kelley <[email protected]> (724-799-0249), can answer your Questions and handle Your-Application: We are/have send this Invitation to each of our-Prospective New-Members, plus each of our 1st&2nd-Degree Members for Advancement to Your Full-Knighthood Third Degree of: Charity, Unity & Fraternity: Review: <https://videos.kofc.org/exemplification> Note: You must Register (online) to Receive Credit for Attending this Combined Degree, to Receive Advancement to your Full-Knighthood Fraternal Third-Degree.... If You are Interested in Learning more about the KofC, go to: <www.kofc.org/un/en/for-members/our-webinars.html#gsc.tab=0>, and/or <www.kofc.org/en/for-members/resources/index.html?1tab=1tab0#gsc.tab=0>. Also see PA State Council at: <https://kofcpennsylvania.org/>....

Other benefits include: Access to the KofC Life Insurance and Retirement Products, as well as access to the KofC Investment Advisor Group. You must be at-least 18-Years of Age, and be a Practical/Practicing Catholic to sign-up, which means you follow the Six-Precepts of the Catholic Church. Every Catholic Man is Interested in knowing more about the Knights of Columbus. Sometimes all it takes is someone to Ask-Them to “Join-Us” at: <www.kofc.org/joinus>. It is literally YOUR Job as a KofC Member to “Ask!” Upcoming (in-person) Patriotic 4th-Degrees: for Saturday November7th @Double-Tree by Hilton Hotel Pittsburgh Cranberry/Mars (The Deadline for Signing-up for this Exemplification, was October-15th,)

We are In-Need of 4th-Degree Sir-Knights (SK) to Join our 4th-Degree Color-Corps. Currently: out of (45)C3907 SKs, we (currently) only have (4 of-5) Active Color-Corps (CC)Members in our C3907…. {To-be Eligible: You first need to be a 4th-Degree member.} Call/Email SK Larry Emark (above) for more information or an Application…

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Father Will is asking for Knights to sign up for Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament at St. Aidan’s Parish. There is Adoration at St. Alphonsus on Mondays from Noon-3:00pm and First Friday Adoration at St. Alexis from 8:30am-3:00pm on the First-Friday of the month. Below is our Sign-Up Genius link for those who want to schedule a regular time to adore: <https://m.signupgenius.com/#!/showSignUp/10c054faaaa22aaf49-staidan1>

SJN is Offering Adoration All-Day Wednesday’s (9:30am to 7:00pm), where EXTRA HELP is needed. Plus, Friday 7:45am to 8:45am (Mass to follow). Confession Available: Saturday mornings after 9am Mass. Or by Appointment. {Bell-Worth-Park/SJN had to reduce sone of Their-Masses, since they are (currently) Down to Two-Priests.}


KofC State Scholarship Program Ten Scholarships, each totaling $3,000 payable in four installments of $750 per year, for Knights, sons and daughters of Pennsylvania KofC and Columbian Squires

Each candidate must be at least one of the following:

• A currently paid-up member of a Knights of Columbus Council in the jurisdiction of Pennsylvania.

• A child or stepchild of a currently paid-up member of a Knights of Columbus Council in Pennsylvania.

o (NOTE: Grandchildren are not eligible unless the grandfather is the legal guardian of the applicant.)

• A child or stepchild of a deceased member of the Knights of Columbus in a Pennsylvania council who was not in arrears at the time of his death.

• A qualified Columbian Squire.

Other Conditions that must be met:

• The candidate must be a candidate for graduation in a recognized 4-year high school, or its home-schooling equivalent, during the term ending June 2022 (or January 2022 for early graduates).

• The candidate must submit a properly completed application form -- with all the appropriate signatures as required on the application -- to the Scholarship Chairman of the Pennsylvania State Council, Knights of Columbus, no later than December 31, 2021.

• The sponsoring council must have sold the required number of Chance of a Lifetime (C.O.A.L.) Chances for the 2021-2022 campaign. Tickets are distributed by the State Council Charities Committee.

Each candidate must be accepted and enrolled at either a college/university or a School of Nursing connected with a hospital prior to payment of the scholarship. Such college or school may be under Catholic or non- Catholic auspices, subject to approval by the committee See the following Website for more Information: Knights of Columbus | PA State Council: | PA Specific Programs | College Scholarships Program: <https://kofcpennsylvania.org/pa-specific-programs> <https://kofcpennsylvania.org/scholarships>

American College Test (ACT) Scholastic Aptitude Test (SAT) September 11 October 2 October 17 November 6 December 11 December 4

Applications and Test Scores MUST be received by KofC by: December 31, 2021 – No Exceptions

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Keep Christ in Christmas Road Signs: Our Council has voted to support the Wreaths Across America Project helping place Christmas Wreaths on the graves of our Veterans, and to support the Keep Christ in Christmas roadside billboard signs you will see as we get closer to Christmas.

Bishop’s Project Christmas Seals Our KofC Bishop’s Project (BP) serves Intellectually Disabled and/or Physically Challenged Youth and Adults in the Saint Anthony Schools and at the McGuire Memorial Home and Schools, for Exceptional Children who are in need our continued support for their activities: <www.bishopsprojectkofc.org>.

Please consider making-a-donation to the Bishop’s Project and ask your friends to consider making-a-donation as well. Your donation will help the Knights of Columbus of the Pittsburgh Diocese to continue their unbroken commitment to assist the Saint Anthony Schools and the McGuire Memorial Home and Schools Programs. Any donation large or small is Greatly Appreciated! <www.bishopsprojectkofc.org>

When making Online Donation Select Your Parish plus Council: 3907

Larry Emark PGK <[email protected]>

PS: We have (extras) BP-Christmas SEALS available at our Wexford C3907 Hall/Home: Ask any Officer or myself if you need extras…

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KofC Catholic School/High School Student Grant Programs

The Educational Foundation will be processing up to fifty (50) $1,000 Knights of Columbus Student Grants paid to the Catholic School Grades 1 through 12 where a Third-Degree member’s Child is enrolled. Applications will be accepted by the Educational Foundation Secretary, if postmarked beginning January 1st 2022. The Educational Foundation members will then hold a Drawing and the Winners will be notified by the Secretary and posted on the State Website. Only applications postmarked between January 1st and January 31st 2022 will be eligible for the drawing. Other conditions and applications can be found/downloaded from the State Website> Knights of Columbus | PA State Council: | PA Specific Programs | Catholic School Student Grant Program: <https://kofcpennsylvania.org/pa-specific-programs> <https://kofcpennsylvania.org/catholic-school-grant>

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PARISH RETREAT SCHEDULES ARE AVAILABLE January/March Saint-Paul of The-Cross (limited) Parish-Retreat Schedules are starting to be listed on their website: <https://stpaulsretreatcenter-pittsburgh.org/> About our Retreats: Men’s & Women’s Retreat are now showing as available:

• Men’s: Saint Aidan (former St. Alexis) January 21-23, 2022 • Men’s: Saint Aidan (former St. Alphonsus) January 21-23, 2022 • Men’s: Saint John Neumann March 4-6, 2022 • Men’s: Saints John & Paul March 11-13, 2022 • Women’s Saint Aidan (former St. Alexis) January 7-9, 2022 • Women’s Saint Aidan (former St. Alphonsus) January 7-9, 2022 • [See Website (above) for Other Parishes.]

http://stpaulsretreatcenter-pittsburgh.org/th_event/womens-retreat-january-7-9-2022/

Our Lady of Olives Council #3907 - Knights of Columbus <> December 2021 <> ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ As You Send Out Your Christmas Cards This

Year- Please Support our Seminarians This year, our council “Adopted” four new Seminarians, and we now support eleven! Please add them to your Christmas Card list (and include a small “present” if you are so inclined):

Nicholas Clinton, c/o Triumph of the Holy Cross Parish, Saint Thomas à Becket Church, 139 Gill Hall Road, Jefferson Hills, PA 15025-3009; <[email protected]>

Xavier Engle, Saint Paul Seminary, 2900 Noblestown Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15205-4227; <[email protected]> New

John F. Ferguson, c/o Resurrection Parish, Saint Thomas More Church, 126 Fort Couch Road, Bethel Park, PA 15241-1008; <[email protected]>

Jacob H. Gruber, Theological College, 401 Michigan Ave NE, Washington DC 20017-1576; <[email protected]>

Thomas G. Kadick, Saint Vincent Seminary, 300 Fraser Purchase Road, Latrobe, PA 15650-2667; <[email protected]>

Colin Kulmoski, Saint Paul Seminary, 2900 Noblestown Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15205-4227; <[email protected]>

Mark Littlefield, Saint Paul Seminary, 2900 Noblestown Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15205-4227, <[email protected]>

Peter Mallampalli, Saint Paul Seminary, 2900 Noblestown Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15205-4227; <[email protected]> New Noah T. Pepmeyer, Saint Paul Seminary, 2900 Noblestown Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15205-4227; <[email protected]> New

Benjamin A. Plazek, Saint Paul Seminary, 2900 Noblestown Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15205-4227; <[email protected]> New

Matthew Selzer, c/o Saint Mary Seminary, 5400 Roland Avenue, Baltimore, MD 21210-1929; <[email protected]>

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November Family of the Month Our Council has selected Jim Fernald and Family as the Family of the Month for November 2021. Jim is very busy with his home and work life yet makes time to be the Advocate for Council 3907 and participate in many events. He also chairs the Enjoy Book fund raising project for our Council.

He has held several offices in our council and manages the budget process, helping to look after our financial wellbeing.

Jim is a true example of how a knight, while still in the active work force, can be the model of service for us all. Congratulations Jim, Well Deserved!!!

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Sacramental Gifts Program Our Council continues to provide a Knights of Columbus Rosary and Card to our Four Churches for them to give to each “New Catholic” at their Baptism.

This program has been enthusiastically supported in our parishes and the gifts have been gratefully accepted by the families. January thru mid-November there have been 141-Baptisms: 62 Girls & 79 Boys.

January Issue of the Olive Branch! Due to the upcoming holidays, the deadline for your input to our January Newsletter will be December 16th. Please send your Input to:

George Franz <[email protected]>

We have added some of You to our Olive Branch via Email. Let us know if You Prefer the Email Version and we will take you Off the Mailed copy, saving our Council printing & postage. If you need us to send this to a different Email address, let us know that also… Thank You! Larry Emark PGK <[email protected]>

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"Keep Christ in Christmas"

As in past years, Our Council has contributed to the Knights of Columbus Pittsburgh Chapter, in support of LAMAR’s “Keep Christ in Christmas” roadside Digital Billboards around Pittsburgh and now several local Bus Shelter signs during this Christmas Season. Look for these in your area.

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"Keep Christ in Christmas" (plus HE is RISEN)

Car Magnets

Larry Emark, Mike Conroy, and Chuck Hagen, have an ample supply of Keep Christ in Christmas (plus HE IS RISEN) Car Magnets (available) at $5ea. Look for us promoting these sales at our respective local Parishes. You can also find these displayed on the back of our respective Cars. Please contact any one of us if you wish to show that Christ is Truly the Reason for the (Respective) Season.

Larry Emark at – 412-367-0525 or <[email protected]> Mike Conroy at – 412-401-3797 or <[email protected]> Chuck Hagen at – 412-367-8957 or <[email protected]>

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Wexford PA Non-Pro Org

PERMIT No. 8

Our Lady of Olives Council No 3907 Knights of Columbus P.O. Box 131 Wexford, PA 15090-0131

In Our 67th Year of Columbianism! December 2021 Merry Christmas!!!!

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Our Lady of Olives Council #3907 <> Council Calendar <> November 28, 2021 – January 29, 2022 Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday

November 28 November 29 November 30 December 1 December 2 December 3 December 4 1st Sunday of Advent

Adoration: SAlp (N-3pm)

KofC 3907 Meeting(+Virtual) Rosary 7:30PM Meeting 8:00PM

SJN Adoration (Wed 9am-7pm)

First Friday SAlx((8-3)/SSJP(8am-8pm) ++Overnight Adoration

First Saturday

December 5 December 6 December 7 December 8 December 9 December 10 December 11 2nd Sunday of Advent Adoration: SAlp

( N-3pm) Pittsburgh Chapter ??7:30pm???

The Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary

(Holyday of Obligation)

Christmas Party St. Alphonsus School

12 PM December 12 December 13 December 14 December 15 December 16 December 17 December 18

3rd Sunday of Advent Our Lady of Guadalupe Adoration: SAlp

(N-3pm) Pittsburgh Chapter

Memorial Mass 5:30PM Maximilian Kolbe


SJN Adore, (9a-7p) January Olive Branch

Inputs Due for Jan Bishop’s Project (EAS) A-B Meeting 7:30pm

December 19 December 20 December 21 December 22 December 23 December 24 December 25 4th Sunday of Advent Adoration: SAlp

(N-3pm)) SJN Adore, (9a-7p)

Vigil of Christmas

Christmas Eve

Nativity of Jesus Christmas Day (HDO)

HOLIDAY December 26 December 27 December 28 December 29 December 30 December 31 January 1

The Most Holy Family of Jesus,

Mary and Joseph Adoration: SAlp

(N-3pm)

SJN Adore, (9a-7p)

KofC Student Scholarship Program Deadline

New Year’s Eve

Solemnity of Mary Mother of God (HDO)

New Year’s Day HOLIDAY

January 2 January 3 January 4 January 5 January 6 January 7 January 8 The Epiphany of

the Lord Adoration: SAlp (N-3pm) Pittsburgh Chapter

??7:30pm???



First Friday SAlx((8-3)/SSJP(8am-8pm) ++Overnight Adoration

St. Alexis Women’s +St. Alphonsus Women’s

Retreat - Jan 7–9 January 9 January 10 January 11 January 12 January 13 January 14 January 15

Baptism of the Lord Adoration: SAlp (N-3pm) SJN Adore, (9a-7p)

January 16 January 17 January 18 January 19 January 20 January 21 January 22 2nd Sunday in Ordinary Time

Martin Luthor King Jr. (Holiday)

Adoration: SAlp (N-3pm)



February Olive Branch Inputs Due for Feb

MARCH FOR LIFE (Washington DC)

Bishop’s Project (EAS) A-B Meeting 7:30pm

St. Alexis Men’s +St. Alphonsus Men’s Retreat - Jan 21–23

January 23 January 24 January 25 January 26 January 27 January 28 January 29 3rd Sunday in Ordinary Time Adoration: SAlp

(N-3pm)

4th Degree St. Catherine Tentative Phone Conf. (TPC)

C10411 7:30PM


KofC School Grant Program Deadline

January 1st thru 31st Merry Christmas & Happy New Year!

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