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WHO ARE THE 4TH DEGREE?
They are the Knights on Main Street, the men you probably envision when someone says Knights of Columbus to you. They’re present in their UNIFORM at civic and Church events, acting as honor guards and color corps, or standing in respect at the funerals of members or during adoration of the Eucharist. But there is more to being a Fourth Degree member of the Knights of Columbus than a uniform. They are the men who have chosen to embrace the Order’s fourth principle of patriotism, the men who lead the efforts to reach out to veterans and active military and to embody the fact that one can be a faithful Catholic and also be a faithful citizen.When the Knights of Columbus was founded in 1882, three principles united its members: charity, unity and fraternity. At that time people feared that members of the Catholic faith owed their entire allegiance to the Church and could not be trusted as citizens of their country. Patriotism was added to the Order’s principles in 1900, based on the idea that Knights are loyal to both God and country. Members who wish to live out patriotism together can join “the Fourth Degree.” Members of this degree have the special honor of holding the title “Sir Knight,” participating in color and honor guards and organizing programs that promote Catholic citizenship.
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A Reflection from Deacon Allan Frederiksen
Keeping Holy the Sabbath Day
The Sabbath Day is the Lord’s Day.
Last time we spoke about the worship space, and we will
continue to do some of that here, as well as the worship itself.
Daniel Fitzpatrick, who is a high school teacher in New Orleans, wrote a book
titled “Restoring the Lord’s Day” and he makes some rather interesting comments
regarding the effects of Vatican II: “... and the multiplication of suburban churches
which, architecturally, take their cues more from Pizza Hut than from Saint
Peters,” and he goes on to the actual worship itself, “and offers choruses more
suited to the smallest off-stage gathering of musicians at a third rate neighborhood
festival than to the eternal praises of the saints and angels.”
Whether we agree with Mr. Fitzpatrick, we have to admit that in some parishes he
may be right on the mark.
If we contrast our experience and the words with the spirit of Vatican II, in
particular from Sacrosanctum Concilium (Constitution of the Sacred Liturgy), that
the liturgy must be restored. In the introduction to the document, paragraph two
states in part “For the Liturgy, through which the work of our redemption is
accomplished, most of all in the divine sacrifice of the Eucharist.” (SC 8)
With the focus on the celebration of the Eucharist we should also consult Gaudium
et Spes (Pastoral Constitution on the Church in the Modern World) which states:
“The Mass, that is, elevates us within time to a vision of the eternal, shedding the
light of the eight day, the re-creation of all things upon time, through which we
journey as pilgrims. It ushers us into the presence of the Trinity, most fully
revealing man to man himself.” (GS 22)
In the earthly liturgy we take part in a foretaste of the heavenly liturgy which is
celebrated in the holy (heavenly) city of Jerusalem to which we journey as
pilgrims, and where Christ is sitting at the right hand of God, a minister of the Holy
of Holies and of the true tabernacle.
When we stand at the entrance procession, we are standing in the earthly Jerusalem
observing the triumphant entry of Jesus, sitting on a donkey, while the crowds are
shouting and singing alleluia and waving palm branches. We are with him,
hopefully as true followers, and not as curious onlookers, to his destination, the
Triumph over death at Golgotha.
Does it matter if the singing or the music fails to move us – if it does not, we have
not yet left, mentally, our earthly location – but how would we react if the sound
came from above, from the choir loft and not from one of the side altars up front.
What if we heard organ music, rather than guitar music, or what at times sounds
like “honky-tonk” on a piano? Would some of the old venerable psalms lift our
hearts up? Would our focus be different?
The worship space is not only physical, but it is also in us, in our hearts and minds.
Please see the attached pictures of the new Assembly Shirts. The sample shirts I received show that they are men's polo style shirts, solid black color, 100% polyester, made in Bangladesh by CORE365. The tag shows Easy Care, Moisture Wicking, Anti Microbial, UV Protection. Machine wash cold, tumble dry low.
Assembly shirts are $20 each. If you would like to add your name, it is an additional $5 (or $25 for a personalized Assembled shirt). Of course, personalized shirts cannot be returned or exchanged unless they are defective.
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Thank you.
Fraternally,
Joseph Ch'ien - FN #2084
Knights of Columbus 8960, 2320 Hatfield Rd, Pearland, Texas 77581, United States
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