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   Dixon Council #690      506 W. 3rd St.       Dixon,IL.  61021       815 288-1821 

The Dixon Council is located near the corner of Madison and 3rd St. Dixon Illinois. (behind the CITGO gas station which is located on third street) You can contact the Knights by phone at 815-288-1821, or by email to dixray@grics.net .Contact any Knight for Membership information.
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Next Knights Of Columbus
Dinner @ Edgewood
June 21, 2012..



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    Up-Coming Events
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4th Degree Honor Guard Requested
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Corpus Christi Sunday June 7th
St.Patrick in Dixon @ 10:30 Mass
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Bishop Malloy will be in Rock Falls on Wednesday, May 23, for the Newman HS Graduation. For the Honor Guard, please arrive by 6:30 PM. We will dress in the Multi-Purpose Room @ St. Andrew's School. If you don't have regallia, then please come anyway. The Assembly has purchased additional regallia & that will be available. Let's have a big turn-out for the Bishop's first visit to the Sterling Deanery
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2012 #690 Events & Charities
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KC Chapter meeting
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May 19th
Cemetery cleanup. All are invited. Scheduled for Sat. May 19th @ 8:00 A.m. Rain date will be May 26th..
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May21st       KC Hall
Family Scramble-Dish to pass
Club to furnish meat.
Speaker on Suicide Prevention
All family members invited
Doors open @ 6:00 PM
Eat @ 6:30
Speaker @ 7:00
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Next 5th Sunday ** July 29th 2012 Breakfast plans pending
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  Plan Ahead--Blood Drive
KC Hall Dixon  Dec 18 2012
     12:30  to  5:30

 For Your Info...Subject: Interesting
Excerpts of an article written by non-Catholic Sam Miller - a prominent Cleveland Jewish businessman:

"Why would newspapers carry on a vendetta on one of the most important institutions that we have today in the United States , namely the Catholic Church?

Do you know - the Catholic Church educates 2.6 million students everyday at the cost to that Church of 10 billion dollars, and a savings on the other hand to the American taxpayer of 18 billion dollars. The graduates go on to graduate studies at the rate of 92%.

The Church has 230 colleges and universities in the U.S. with an enrolment of 700,000 students.

The Catholic Church has a non-profit hospital system of 637 hospitals, which account for hospital treatment of 1 out of every 5 people - not just Catholics - in the United States today.

But the press is vindictive and trying to totally denigrate in every way the Catholic Church in this country They have blamed the disease of pedophilia on the Catholic Church, which is as irresponsible as blaming adultery on the institution of marriage.

Let me give you some figures that Catholics should know and remember. For example, 12% of the 300 Protestant clergy surveyed admitted to sexual intercourse with a parishioner; 38% acknowledged other inappropriate sexual contact in a study by the United Methodist Church , 41.8% of clergy women reported unwanted sexual behavior; 17% of laywomen have been sexually harassed.

Meanwhile, 1.7% of the Catholic clergy has been found guilty of pedophilia. 10% of the Protestant ministers have been found guilty of pedophilia. This is not a Catholic problem.

A study of American priests showed that most are happy in the priesthood and find it even better than they had expected, and that most, if given the choice, would choose to be priests again in face of all this obnoxious PR the church has been receiving.

The Catholic Church is bleeding from self-inflicted wounds. The agony that Catholics have felt and suffered is not necessarily the fault of the Church. You have been hurt by a small number of wayward priests that have probably been totally weeded out by now.

Walk with your shoulders high and you head higher. Be a proud member of the most important non-governmental agency in the United States ....

Then remember what Jeremiah said: 'Stand by the roads, and look and ask for the ancient paths, where the good way is and walk in it, and find rest for your souls'. Be proud to speak up for your faith with pride and reverence and learn what your Church does for all other religions.

Be proud that you're a Catholic."

Please pass this on to every Catholic and non-Catholic on your e-mail list.
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New Bishop Malloy
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Our KC Ins Agent is Leonard D Nicolosi, Loves Park
Phone 815-980-6629
General Agent is Paul Kehoe 815-669-3485
Comment
New attack on God in our Pledge of Allegiance
A group of students led by Attorney David Niose has filed a lawsuit against the state of Massachusetts to remove God from the pledge of Allegiance in that state.
I believe it would be in the Knights of Columbus area to jump in and try to get this stopped and or have a huge say at the court of the state of Mass. The Knights should be large there since it is next door to Conn, Fr Mc Givney's state.
Whoever knows Knights in Massachusetts and can contact them and give our support might help. We don't need anymore attacks on our flag and the pledge in this beautiful country. Knight George Whaley 
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Golf outing, supper
Edgewood golf club
Thur May 17th.


                           About the Council

The Knights of Columbus was organized in Dixon in June of 1902 by John Ford, John Erwin and other Catholic men. #690 Council works closely with the St. Annes, and St.Patricks Parish in Dixon, providing funds for various projects and hours of volunteer service for the Community.


                           Who are the Knights

The Knights of Columbus is the world's largest Catholic family fraternal service organization with 1.7 million members. It provides members and their families with volunteer opportunities in service to the Catholic Church, their communities, families and young people.

 

Membership Benefits 
As a member of the Knights of Columbus you and your family enjoy many benefits, including 12 free issues annually of Columbia magazine, the world's largest Catholic family magazine, eligibility to join the Knights of Columbus top-ranked life insurance program, (SEE OUR INS. AGENT LISTING ON THE BOTTOM OF THE OFFICERS PAGE), and many more family and personal benefits. Benefits of being a member of your local council: Church Activities, Youth Activities, Family Activities, Community Service and Council Activities.
How to Join
 Membership in the Knights of Columbus is open to practicing Catholic men in union with the Holy See, who are at least 18 years old. A practicing Catholic is one who lives up to the Commandments of God and the precepts of the Church. Application blanks are available from any member of the Knights of Columbus. Or enter contact information on our contact page or emails offered on officers page.
 4th Degree:  (click for more info)
Any Third Degree member in good standing, one year after the anniversary of his First Degree, is eligible for membership in the Fourth Degree. The primary purpose of the Fourth Degree is to foster the spirit of patriotism by promoting responsible citizenship and a love of and loyalty to the Knights' respective countries through active membership in local Fourth Degree groups (called "assemblies"). Certain members of the Fourth Degree serve as honor guards at civic and religious functions, an activity that has brought worldwide recognition to the Knights of Columbus.
 Ladies Auxiliray
The Ladies Auxiliary's main function is to SUPPORT the men and the council. They do this primarily by providing help at events, cooking for events and providing monetary help. They also generally do help with setting up and beautifying the hall for events. No Ladies Auxiliary in our council at this time
 Squires
Under the guidance of Christian Brother Barnabas McDonald (1865-1929), the first Columbian Squires circle was instituted in 1925. Membership in the Squires is for Catholic boys between the ages of 12 and 17. Squires' activities are many, varying from spiritual to active service for the Church and community. Each circle elects officer members from their own rank, teaching skills of leadership and responsibility. No Squires Circle in our council at this time.
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