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Death
of Father Neuhaus “a Great Loss”
Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson called the death of Father
Richard John Neuhaus “a great loss for people of every
faith.” Father Neuhaus died on Thursday, Jan. 8, of
complications from cancer. A Lutheran minister who converted
in 1990 and was ordained a Catholic priest by the late
Cardinal John O’Connor, he founded and edited First
Things, a “journal of religion, culture and public
life,“ even as he served as a parish priest at a church in
Manhattan. “Father Neuhaus was a passionate and effective
advocate for preserving an honored place for religion in the
life of the nation, and one of the most accomplished
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People of Life: Knights Helping Families in Tough Times
Knights of Columbus across the country are helping families
with very young children by gathering donations of baby food
and diapers from shoppers at grocery stores. |
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New
Membership Document
The new Form 100 membership document has been in use since
October and is being warmly embraced by our membership
recruitment teams. Due to changes in insurance regulations,
all recruiters must use the new Form 100 exclusively. |
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TFSA
Plan Now Available in Canada
The Knights of Columbus announces the introduction of the
Tax-Free Savings Account (TFSA) for our Canadian members and
their wives effective Jan. 1, 2009. The Tax-Free Savings
Account is a registered savings account that allows Canadian
taxpayers to deposit money in a Knights of Columbus annuity
and all earnings are income tax-free.
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Knights
to Join March for Life
Many Knights and their families are planning to take part in
the 36th annual March for Life in Washington, D.C., which
will take place Jan. 22, the anniversary of the U.S. Supreme
Court decision Roe v. Wade. Is your council
participating in a local pro-life event on or around Jan.
22? Let us know,
and we'll add your information to our list. |
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In
the January Issue of Columbia
In light of the Jan. 22 anniversary of the U.S. Supreme
Court decision Roe v. Wade, the January issue of
Columbia features articles about defending the sanctity of
human life. It highlights a few of the many ways Knights are
work tirelessly to build a culture of life, from assisting
pregnant women in need to giving a voice to the voiceless in
the public square. Plus, Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson
discusses the essential role of the laity in renewing and
evangelizing secularized culture. |
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Knights
Plan Congress, Festival in Honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe
The Knights of Columbus will hold its First International
Marian Congress on Our Lady of Guadalupe from Aug. 6-8,
2009, following the 127th annual convention in Phoenix. The
Congress will conclude with a Guadalupe
Festival at Jobing.com Arena on Aug. 8. Nearly
20,000 attendees are expected from throughout the United
States and Mexico. |
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Catholic Difference
The task of the laity is to renew culture through
distinctive and authentic Christian witness. |
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CCCB
Leaders Meet with Supreme Officers
Archbishop V. James Weisgerber of Winnipeg, Manitoba,
president of the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops (CCCB)
celebrates Mass on Dec. 9, the Feast of St. Juan Diego, for
staff at the Supreme Council office after meeting with
Supeme Knight Carl Anderson and Deputy Supreme Knight Dennis
Savoie on the Order's support for CCCB programs. |
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Order
Rolls on With Wheelchair Foundation
Since the start of their partnership in 2003, the Knights of
Columbus has helped the Wheelchair Foundation distribute
more than 710,000 wheelchairs to needy recipients worldwide. |
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40-Year Partnership with Special Olympics
Forty years ago the very first Special Olympics was held in
Chicago, and the Knights of Columbus was there to help from
the very first day. Joining with Knight Sargent Shriver and
his wife Eunice Kennedy Shriver, the Order helped spread
Special Olympics throughout the United States and world with
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| Saving
Money versus Spending Money |
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certainly difficult economic times, and everyone is very
aware of the turmoil that surrounds us: credit issues,
housing issues, banking issues. For the average consumer,
and the average member of the Knights of Columbus, the
question is obvious: where do I turn? We’d like to suggest
a conversation with your professionally trained K of C
insurance agent about ways to protect yourself and your
family. While some might say, “I can’t think about
spending money right now,” the goal is not spending money,
but saving money. Saving money through permanent life
insurance with guaranteed cash values, and/or saving money
through a retirement plan with guaranteed interest rates are
excellent ways to prepare for your retirement. Both products
can offer you a guaranteed monthly income for life. Let us
help you. Contact your agent today. If you don’t know him
yet, let us help you find
an agent. Or call 1-800-380-9995. |
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Just
Work and Wage
On the Web site sponsored by the Knights of Columbus, fathersforgood.org,
listen to an exclusive podcast
by a Vatican official about the Church's teaching on the
dignity of the worker and just remuneration for labor. |
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| Supreme
Knight Offers Essay on Moral Dimensions of Economic Crisis |
| Supreme Knight
Carl Anderson contributed an essay titled National
Examination of Conscience to the online “Sins of the
Wallet” symposium on the Web site of the National Catholic
Register. Through the symposium, Anderson and other
prominent Catholics explore the moral dimensions of the
economic downturn and the question: “What sins got us into
this mess, and what virtues are required to get us out of
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| Worried
About Your Retirement Money? |
Turmoil
in financial markets has left many people worried about
retirement accounts. If you're one of them, it's time for
you to take a close look at our
annuities! The interest rate on a Knights of Columbus
Retirement Annuity is currently 4.25 percent in the United
States. The current interest rate for new deposits is 4.10
percent in Canada. Call your agent today for more
information on how to get started!
(click here to Find
your Agent or click here to have
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| Statement
on Financial Services Markets and the Knights of Columbus |
| In a statment on
the recent upheaval in financial markets, Supreme Knight
Carl A. Anderson said "there is no reason to be
concerned about the value of your Knights of Columbus
annuity or life insurance. Because of the very conservative
approach we take to investing our $14 billion in assets, the
impact on the Knights of Columbus has been far smaller than
for many other organizations and the industry as a
whole." |
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Knights
Launch News and Information Web Site for Catholics
The Knights of Columbus has established an Internet-based
news and information service for Catholics – Headline
Bistro. The new Web site provides a digest of daily news
of interest to Catholics. You'll also find video clips,
detailed state-by-state information about voting and public
policy, and recommended books. |
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