Knights of Columbus,  St Isaac Jogues

Knight's of Columbus Council #12229, Marlton, NJ

Marv Rusnak, Council Newsletter Editor
10 Fawn Ct, Marlton, NJ 08053
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NOVEMBER 2020

Newsletter Editor’s Message
By the time this newsletter reaches you, our country will have held a presidential election.  This newsletter will not get into politics despite political actions that could have an impact on ideals the Knights stand for.  There are many other outlets that provide political information, so let’s focus on other items specific to the Knights such as the “Keep the Faith Alive” submission below by Fr. Jonathan Schnobrich, Diocese of Burlington, Sheridan Council 421, St. Johnsbury, VT, taken directly from the October 2020 issue of the Columbia magazine.
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Though I was raised in a Catholic family and blessed with good priests throughout my life, the priesthood did not attract me when I was young.  In fact, during college, I didn’t even practice the faith.
The Lord eventually led me back to the Church, and when he began to call me to the priesthood, I was both terrified and excited.  He was asking me to sacrifice my will and to trust and follow him.  This meant breaking up with the girl I was dating and placing my desires for fatherhood and family into his hands.  But the more I prayed, the more appealing the priesthood became.
Jesus never asks for more than he gives.  When I decided to go to seminary, my heart was filled with the peace that only Christ can provide.  And throughout my formation, the Knights in my council and diocese supported me.
Had I been called when I was younger, I wouldn’t have been mature enough in my faith to answer with the generosity and trust that led me to the priesthood.  God’s timing is always perfect.
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In light of our founder, Blessed Michael McGivney’s, recent beatification, the article above helps to solidify why the Knights continue to support men in the seminary on their way to becoming priests.  It’s nice to know that KofC Council 12229 helps with this worthy cause.

 

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