KNIGHT LIFE COUNCIL 9282 14544 LEBANON ROAD

September
2012
COUNCIL 9282
KNIGHT LIFE
14544 LEBANON ROAD
OLD HICKORY, TENNESSEE 37138
Catholic Men doing God’s work
Knights and Ladies enjoying the camaraderie of the
Treasure Hunt
2012 – 2013 OFFICERS & PROGRAM CHAIRS
Chaplain
Grand Knight
Deputy Grand Knight
Chancellor
Recorder
Financial Secretary
Treasurer
Lecturers
Advocate
Warden
Inside Guard
Outside Guard
Officer Emeritus
One Year
Two Year
Three Year
Program Director
Council
Community
Charity
Church
Family
Pro-Life
Vocations
Youth
Health/Fitness
Membership Director
Recruitment
Retention
Insurance
Webmaster
Newsletter
Deacon Fred
Bourland
Kent Russ
Bob Young
Bill Walsh
Howard Moloy
Robb Mayes
Tim Winecoff
Bob Copeskey
Tom Malone
Mark Heckel
Frank Rosetti
Dave Waters
Dan Eggleston
Bill Gunter
OFFICERS
754-6899
773-5256
772-6402
754- 4282
481-3775
773-2037
519-7193
758-8936
889-4224
316- 0631
889-3871
889-5615
773-2335
773-8518
TRUSTEES
Lee Brideau
885-3068
Kevin Hennessy
883-0844
Tom Doss
871-7269
PROGRAMS
Bob Young
772-6402
J. D. Hill
553-4263
Howard Hotard
828-1664
Dennis Kaney
754-5208
Bob Copesky
758-8936
Chris Robinson
773-5334
John Norfleet
883-5961
Bill Walsh
513-6369
Bob Brake
758-4024
Kevin Fitzgerald
497-1563
Bill Walsh
513-6369
Mike Porter
847-4295
Bob Young
772-6402
Bill Gunter
773-8518
Steve Cartier
902-9700
Bill Walsh
513-6369
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BLOOD DRIVES FOR 2012-2013
Mark your calendars
November 11, February17, August 18, November 10
Sign up by going to http://www.redcrossblood.org/ and putting in sponsor code: SaintStephen,
or sign up on the sheet at the blood drive table in the old church. If you have any questions,
please call Mark Marsh @ 207-9434.
Knight of the Month for Apr 2012:
Knight of the Month for May 2012:
Knight of the Month for June 2012:
Knight of the Month for July 2012:
Knight of the Month for August 2012:
Knight of the Month for September 2012:
Knight of the Month for October 2012:
Knight of the Month for November 2012:
Knight of the Month for December 2012:
Knight of the Month for January 2013:
Knight of the Month for February 2013:
Knight of the Month for March 2013:
Knight of the Year for 2012-2013:
Dennis Kaney
Jerry Shoulders
Zig Wajler
Tom Doss
Bob Young
Family of the Month for April 2012:
Family of the Month for May 2012:
Family of the Month for June 2012:
Family of the Month for July 2012:
Family of the Month for August 2012:
Family of the Month for September 2012:
Family of the Month for October 2012:
Family of the Month for November 2012:
Family of the Month for December 2012:
Family of the Month for January 2013:
Family of the Month for February 2013:
Family of the Month for March 2013:
Family of the Year:
Kevin and Myra Hennessy
Mark and Cheryl Marsh
Albert and Marylou Go
Bill and Joan Gunter
Dave and Lucky Van Degejuchte
Note: due to the timeframe for submission of names for Knight and Family of the Year to the District Deputy, the
timeframe for nominees runs from April through March.
Chaplain’s Corner
Do you know where your Bible is? Have you opened it lately? Have you read it lately? As Knights of
Columbus we are called to be practical Catholics. And as practical Catholics we need to know Jesus. And
how can we know Jesus if we don’t spend time with him and his Word. Other Christian faiths put us to
shame when it comes to reading and knowing the Bible. The Bible is not some ‘dry’, ‘boring’ ‘old’ book.
It’s the living word of God and it contains all we need to know for our salvation and about what we need
to know and do to bring about the Kingdom of God. It is not ‘dry’ and it is not ‘boring’. It is lively and
exciting. It doesn’t really matter what version you read or how you read it. Any version will do, and you
can read from the beginning to the end or you can use any other method that works for you. Fr. Steve
gave us a method of reading a chapter a day called A Time To Seek. (It’s still on St Stephen’s web
site.)With his method you can read the whole Bible in four years. If that works for you, Great! If not, find
a method that works. When Fr. David Knight was here he said to place your Bible on your pillow in the
morning and you would have to pick it up before you got into bed. Once it was in your hand open it up
and read something—a verse, a page, a chapter. Just read something! Then put your Bible on your shoes.
The next morning you have to pick up your Bible before you can put on your shoes. Since it’s in your
hands, open it up and read something.
Great advice! Use whatever method works for you, but first you have to find that Bible.
Vivat Jesus
Deacon Fred Bourland
Brothers,
We have had another great month. The treasure hunt/yard sale was a huge success.
A special “thank you” to all the volunteers who gave so freely of their time for this
annual event. Because of the time and effort put into the yard sale by Chip and his
kitchen crew, it has been decided to do away with the September family dinners. It
is too much to ask them to turn around and do these dinners so close to the yard sale.
We are pairing with the Holy Rosary council for a back-to-school picnic on
Saturday, September 8, following the 5:00 Mass. Please try to attend and welcome
the St. Stephens students who attend Holy Rosary School.
Remember the R’s, recruit, recruit, recruit. We have two new members this month and need more next
month.
Vivat Jesus,
Kent
Special Note from the Membership Director
We recently started a campaign to contact some of our less active brothers by sending them an invitation
to a retention dinner. Inadvertently, we included some of our active members in error. This was my
error in conducting the screening process of the invitations before mailing. If you are one of the brother
knights that are active and feel slighted, I sincerely apologize. This was solely my fault and
responsibility, not the council officers or others on the membership committee. Again, I am sincerely
sorry for any offense – there was none intended.
Sincerely, Bill Walsh, Membership Director
Aug 23-25 the annual Treasure Hunt was held Aug 23rd, 24th, and 25th. There was a large turnout of
buyers each day. The KCLA had a booth the sold beverages and baked goods. Although we
could have used more workers, we had a good turnout of brother knights, spouses and
parishioners helping with the set up and sale of items. Thanks to the cooks for keeping the
workers supplied with excellent grilled and smoked items, as well as breakfast items for those
that either stayed overnight or were early bird workers. We netted $10,883.64.
Deacon Fred opened the meeting with prayer and his Chaplain’s report. He urged all members to wear
their name badges. Not only does it show the number of men we have in the council but encourages
others to join. He urged all to be proud of being a Knight and of the good works we do in the parish.
Deacon Fred also asked that we take a pro-active role in attending the First Friday Adoration. This
activity takes place every First Friday {note: this is on the council calendar and in the Church Bulletin}.
The Parish Mission is scheduled for Oct 14-15-16, John Michael Talbot will be the leader. Please attend.
Congratulations to Kevin Fitzgerald and Jonathan Gobbell for attaining the 3rd Degree in August.
Dave V. gave a presentation on the funds raised. We netted, after expenses, $10,883.64. The council
voted to apportion the funds as follows: Fr. Pat/Church - $5,500.00; Council General Fund - $5,083.44;
Ladies of Charity - $300.00. There is a potential of additional funds for the Church, depending on the
sale of antique dishes donated. Dave expressed his appreciation for all those that worked during the Yard
Sale, including those that picked up donations, set up the tables, and helped with the take-down.
GK Russ announced Bob Young as Knight of the Month, Dave and Lucky V. as the Family of the Month.
RESCHEDULED EVENT – The Firearms Safety Presentation scheduled for October 15th has been
rescheduled for March 2013 in order to avoid any conflicts with the Parish Mission activities.
Sep 8
Sep 10
Sep 17
Sep 22
Holy Rosary Back to School Picnic
This is a fundraiser for the school. Please try to attend and enjoy the games and food. Starts
after 5:00 Mass at Holy Rosary and will be held in the gym and grounds.
First Degree
There will be a First Degree ceremony in the Holy Family Center on Monday, Sep 10th.
Candidates should arrive by 6:30; if a candidate has not completed an application, he should
arrive at 6:00pm. Initiation fees are $15.00.
Retention Dinner
This dinner is still scheduled to be held and is by invitation only. We are inviting those
members we haven’t seen for awhile in order to welcome them back as an active member or
find out why they are no longer active. If you receive an invitation, please attend. We need
your input and you as an active member. It is not too late to call Tom Doss - we need a
response that you are either coming or not attending so we can finalize the amount of food
to purchase. This will be a catered event.
Help Needed for the Fall Festival
Help is needed for the St. Stephen Fall Festival on September 22. The Council's Kitchen Crew
is preparing the food for two meals during the Festival. There will be hot dogs and hamburgers
all afternoon for the families coming to the family/teen/children activities during the day.
During Mass, we will transition from the lunch food to our dinner that will be served up to the
start of the evening entertainment. This is the biggest function we do all year and thus all kinds
of help are needed.
Specifically, help is needed on Saturday starting at 9:30 am with set-up. From there we
need help on the grills, running food to the service lines, serving afternoon and evening
meals and clean-up which is an ongoing activity. To volunteer, please contact Chip Harris
at [email protected] Please put Fall Festival in the subject line and let Chip know
the times you are available and for which tasks you are available to help. Thanks in advance
for supporting the St. Stephen Fall Festival!
Sep 24 Second Degree
There will be a Second Degree ceremony in the Holy Family Center on Monday, September
24th. All 1st Degree brother knights in good standing should plan on attending. Since there is a
3rd Degree in early October, you can obtain all three degrees within a month’s time.
{Officers’/Directors’ meeting will be held after the degree ceremony}
Sep 26 40 Days for Life begins
Check the bulletin for the dates and how to sign up for a time to pray at the Pregnancy Center.
Prayer is a powerful source and can prevent abortions.
Sep 29-30 Tootsie Roll Drive for M.R. Foundation
We will be collecting donations after each Mass this weekend. We need at least 5 workers for
each Mass. Contact Bob Young {phone/email in officer roster} to sign up.
Oct 5
Silver Rose
The Silver Rose will be on display at St. Stephen in the morning, starting after 8:30 Mass.
Please attend if possible. If you are a 4th Degree member, we need members in full regalia
for the period of display and two members in full tuxedo to escort the Silver Rose later that
morning to Our Lady of Guadelupe. Contact Kent Russ if you can either escort or be part of
the color guard.
Oct 7
Corporate Communion
The council and KCLA will attend the 8:30 am Mass as a body. Please remember to wear your
badges.
Oct 13 Golf Tournament
The tournament will be at Windtree this year. Entry fee is $80, mulligans $10 and other items
available for $10. You can sign up as a single or team. This is a fun event with several prizes,
breakfast and lunch provided and a silent auction. Even if you never broke 100, you will be
placed with a competitive team so everyone has a chance to win. Rental clubs available from
Windtree Golf Course, 810 Nonaville Rd, Mount Juliet, TN 37122 (615) 754-4653 – call to
reserve. To sign up for the tournament, contact Pat Reilly (615) 773-3517
[email protected] or J.D. Hill (615) 553-4260 [email protected] .
Dec 14 Christmas Gala
Keep this date open on your calendar. More information will be distributed as we get closer to
the function. If you can assist with this event, notify Kent Russ.
PRO-LIFE
Prayer vigils still continue on Saturday mornings at the abortion clinic next to Grace Pregnancy
Center with a rosary at 6:45 am. Contact Sir Knight John Norfleet if you need directions.
Safe Haven
Safe Haven is a facility in St. Patrick parish that provides a safe home for up to five families. The
chaperone’s duties are to make sure the doors are locked in the evening and that the residents are
observing the lodging rules. The residents take care of cleanup and watching the children. St.
Stephen provides the evening supper and chaperone(s) the first Friday of each month. The
chaperone is to be there from Friday 5:30pm to Saturday 7:00am. Chaperone(s) are provided a
separate dorm room with facilities for up to two people. If you would like to try it, but want
someone to go with you the first time, just let GK Kent know. We would like to schedule the
chaperones. If you can be a chaperone, even if just once during the year, please notify GK
Kent. GK Kent will keep the schedule so we don’t have to scramble each month.
Husband/wife teams accepted.
Monday Night Rosary
The Council continues to sponsor a rosary service for those serving in Armed Forces and for the
sick and distressed of the St. Stephen Community. Each Brother Knight is encouraged to
participate in the Monday night Rosary. It is conducted every Monday at 6:15pm in the Chapel.
First Friday Eucharistic Adoration
Please make it a point to attend at least one First Friday Adoration this year in the Church at
7:00pm. Our goal is for every member to attend at least one adoration this year. No role will be
taken; it is on the honor system.
2nd/3rd/4th Degree
If you need to attend the 2nd, 3rd or 4th Degree, please contact either GK Kent Russ or Bill Walsh.
You do not have to wait until our council hosts a degree ceremony –you can attend another
council’s ceremony if needed.
2nd, 3rd and 4th Degree Schedules
Check the online schedule at the State KofC website for current dates or ask GK Kent Russ
on availability.
The degree schedule can be viewed online at: www.kofc-tn.org/
Membership
All Brother and Sir Knights are encouraged to sign up a new Knight. New membership is our
lifeblood and insures that the Council will continue to flourish as we move into the future. If you
need a Form 100(membership application), please contact Bill Walsh or GK Kent Russ.
MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
We are initiating a new membership drive with a goal of one new member per month. There are
several prizes available:
1. Supreme will provide a specially minted, two-inch bronze medallion with the image of
Father McGivney on the front and St. Mary’s Church on the back to each member that
signs up one new member.
2. For each new member signed up and goes through the 1st Degree, the new member and
proposer will receive a coupon good for him and his family at any KofC Dinner
(Christmas Gala and Awards Banquet excluded).
3. For each new member signed up and goes through the 1st Degree, the proposer’s name
will be placed in a hat. A name will be drawn by the Chaplain at the May meeting. The winner
gets a $50 savings bond. Sign up 5, get your name in the hat five times.
Membership Table
We have a sign-up table after each Mass on the first weekend of the month. If you have time,
please spend a moment helping out or bringing a prospective member to the table. We provide
materials, application forms and can discuss the benefits of becoming a Knight.
Set-up and Take-down Crews
FDM Bill Gunter leads the set-up crew. Currently he has a small crew and can always use some
additional hands. BK Howard Hotard leads the Take-down crew. Same applies to the number
needed. We always need help setting up the Family Center and then putting up the chairs and
tables and cleanup afterwards when we have an event. We understand if you can’t work every
event. Any help is appreciated. Many hands make light work. This is also a great way as a new
member to get to know the other members of the council.
Prison Ministry
We received a request that the Knights help with this ministry. DGK Bob Young and Brother
Knight Dennis Kaney have participated. They tell us it is a very rewarding experience and that
you’ll get as much from them as they get from your visits. The ministry is also in need of
Catholic Bibles (English and Spanish) or other religious books. Bring Bibles and books to the
meetings; we will accumulate and get them to Suzanne. If you are interested in becoming a
volunteer to visit the prison, contact Suzanne Visitacion 754-2489.
CCC CAMPAIGN (Coins for Children at Christmas)
GK Kent has begun a new campaign for needy children. Kent will bring a container to each
business meeting. He asks that you get a container at home and put your extra change in it.
Bring the change to the meeting and put it into the big container. At Christmas, the proceeds we
collect throughout the year will be used to buy presents for those needy children identified by the
Church office as well as a party. Response has been very good; keep gathering the change.
Christmas is not that far away.
Social Meeting programs will be announced at the business meeting. Please check the calendar before
going to the HFC for a social meeting.
IMPORTANT NOTICES
Meeting Dates
As a reminder, if the 1st Monday is a legal holiday, in accordance with the by-laws we will meet
the next day UNLESS you receive notice of another date. This includes business as well as
officers’ meetings. MEETING CHANGES - Because of the way the meeting dates fall on
the holidays this year, the following dates have been changed: Officers’ meeting for
December to be determined.
Address or Phone Number changes
Brother Knights are reminded to notify Robb Mays, Council Financial Secretary,
[email protected] and the Church Office [email protected] if
you have a change in address so we can keep you informed and contact you as needed. Email
your new email address to [email protected] if you have a change in email address
so you will continue to get the newsletter and other mailings.
On behalf of the Church Office
If you consider yourself a member of St. Stephen Community and are not receiving monthly
envelopes in the mail, please contact the Church office and make sure you are included in the
church roster.
Deceased Members
If you become aware of a Brother Knight becoming deceased, please notify GK Kent Russ immediately.
Please do not assume that the council’s leadership is aware. GK Kent needs to notify the Financial Secretary
and Insurance Agent in order to arrange for any benefits the Brother Knight may be entitled. We will also need
to update the council’s rosters to avoid any mailings that may upset the survivors.
GOOD OF THE ORDER
If you know of someone that should be added or corrections needed, notify Bob Copeskey, our
Memorial and Illness Committee chairman at [email protected].
For those who are sick or recovering from surgery: Bishop David R. Choby; Father Wil Steinbacher
(retired Glenmary priest); Deacon William Steltemeier (retired); Tom Malone, Lou & Susie Pfister [brotherin-law & sister-in-law of Bill Bell-3763 (deceased)]; Monte Walker, Jr. (nephew of Mike Porter; Terri
English (daughter-in-law of Ed English & sister-in-law of John Williams); Betty Maier [spouse of Bill Maier
(deceased)] PSD; Thomas Gregson [brother of John Gregson (deceased)]; Father Tomy Joseph-3763 and his
family in India; Leigh Ann Gregory (spouse of Deacon Wayne Gregory-4972); Rose Thompson (mother of
Larry Thompson); Zygmunt Wajler (father of Zig Wajler); Ferne Harris (mother of Chip Harris); Jean
Kaney (mother of Dennis Kaney); Verne Benke (friend of Kent Russ); Frank Orscheln-4972; Bishop
Mikaelian (daughter of John Mikaelian); Chris Sundin (nephew of Chip Harris); Sister
Rachel Bouchard (aunt of Chip Harris); Jim Johnson; Diane Richardson (sister of Mark Fyke-3763); Agnes
Hassentufel (mother-in-law of PSD Michael Porter); Larry Whitley (friend of Kent Russ); Virginia Webster
[spouse of Jack Webster-3763 (deceased)]; Teresa Featherstone (sister-in-law of PSD Michael Porter); Davis
Nolan; Cindy Bertalott (sister-in-law of Richard Short); Rita Bottei; Gary Supple (cousin of Chip Harris);
Jim Kelly-4972: Romey Baltz; Frank Roach (father-in-law of Mike Raway); JoAnn Link (sister of Mark
Caldarulo); Sandra Porter (spouse of PSD Michael Porter); Irma Roy (mother-in-law of Larry Thompson);
Joann Doss (spouse of Tom Doss); Ginger Farry; Marge Fricault (spouse of Joe Fricault-3763); Marty
Callahan; Don Westcott; Helen Walsh (spouse of Bill Walsh); Mary Lou Go; Flo Pattawi and Deacon
Mickey Rose.
For those who have died: Father Wieslaw Burakowski (Father Mario)-3537 (Clarksville); Charles
Donnelly-544; LCol James B. Coman, Jr.;
For those who are homebound or in nursing homes: Trudy Faimon [spouse of Joe Faimon (deceased)];
Marguerite Dammann (mother of Dan Dammann); June Marie Anderson (spouse of Gray Anderson);
Rachel Hassler; Mary Hobbs (mother of Joe Hobbs-4972); Bernardine & Elizabeth Baltz and Catherine
Corbitt (sisters of Romey Baltz); Millard Crowe (father of Michael Crowe); Nina Pugh (mother-in-law of
Paul Mclean); Isabelle Cook; Ed Kibler; Mary
Oxley (spouse of Kenrick Oxley); Helen Eshbach; Dorothy Krueger; Theresa Jenesse; Laurine Kroutter
(aunt of Tim Campbell-4972); Josephine Foley (mother of Mike Foley); John Harris (father of Chip Harris);
Helen Porter (mother of PSD Mike Porter); Virginia Kupchik (daughter of Chris Kupchik); Karla
Fosbinder; Paul & Juanita (Mary) Kaelin; Jerry Deffenbaugh (father-in-law of PSD Michael Porter);
Dorothy Taylor (mother of Paul Taylor); Hal Dreifuerst (uncle of Greg Wathen); Bud Cantrell (father of
Chuck Cantrell) and Betty Batcheldor (spouse of Deacon James Batcheldor & mother of Jimmy Batcheldor4972).
For our military personnel especially those who are involved in the Middle East Crisis: Stephen Molnar,
U.S. Navy; Adam Aleywine, U.S. Air Force; Bryan White, U.S. Marine Corps; Dan Millay, U.S. Marine Corps;
James Conklin, U.S. Navy; Travis Kersey, U.S. Air Force; Robin Kersey, U.S. Army; Justin Collins, U.S.
Army; Steven Smith, U.S. Air Force; J. Kevin Johnson, U.S. Army; Robert Massey, U.S. Navy; Brent
Tidwell, U.S. Marine Corps; Jamie Riles, U.S. Army; David Farley, U.S. Army; Natasha Bergfalk Bratz &
Alan Bratz, U.S. Navy; Justin Cobb, U.S. Navy; Adam Bowers, U.S. Army; Keith Sprouse, U.S. Army;
Deacon John Krenson, U.S. Army; Matt St. John, U.S. Marines; Lesile Cooper, RN, U.S. Army; Don Sauls,
U.S. Army; David Klunk, U.S. Air Force; Patrick Simpson, U.S. Army; Mark Fyke, Jr., U.S. Marines Corps;
Patti Roach, U.S. Army; Timothy S. Matthsen, & Nikolas O. Matthsen, ; U.S. Marine Corps; Nick Madore,
U.S. Marine Corps; Joseph Jenkins, U.S. Army; Michael Porter (U.S. Navy); Ray Baker, U.S. Army; Phillip
Ware, U.S. Army; Jonathan Moss, U.S. Army; Theo Spanoudis, U.S. Army; Chris Peeks, U.S. Army and
Gary Shannon, U.S. Army.
Mass cards from Council 9282 for Healing were sent to:. None
Mass cards from Council 9282 for the loss of a family member were sent to; None
. Please keep in your prayers those Brother Knights in the Nashville Diocesan Diaconate Program: Paul Taylor,
Bob Ochoa, Steve Molnar and Tom Samoray.
Congratulations to Ed and Mary English (great grandparents) and John and Debbie Williams (grandparents) on
the arrival of Kinslee Kay Braswell daughter of Steven and Mary Braswell on Wednesday, August 1, 2012 at
Summit Medical Center in Hermitage.
Congratulations to Sarah Beth Thompson and Bryan Karazia who were married Saturday, August 4 at St.
Stephen Catholic Community. Sarah Beth is the daughter of Larry and Angie Thompson.
.LET US PRAY for our above-listed persons – Our Father…. Hail Mary…. Glory Be….
if you are aware of a member or someone in a member’s family that should receive a Mass Card or Special
Healing Mass card, notify Bob Copeskey, Memorial and Illness Committee chairman
Health Hint for the Month
PROSTATE AWARENESS MONTH
If you don’t know what your prostate is or what it does, you’re certainly not alone: most men don’t. But
you really should. More than 30 million men suffer from prostate conditions that negatively affect their
quality of life.
• Over 50% of men in their 60s and as many as 90% in their 70s or older have symptoms of an enlarged
prostate (BPH).
• Each year over 230,000 men will be diagnosed with prostate cancer and about 30,000 will die of it.
• Prostatitis is an issue for men of all ages and affects 35% of men aged 50 and older.
What Is the Prostate?
Technically, it's part of your sex organs. It's a small gland, about the size of a walnut that surrounds your
urethra, a tube that takes urine from the bladder to the penis. The urethra also carries semen during
ejaculation. The prostate gland grows quite a lot during puberty and then doesn't change much until about
age 40, when it slowly begins growing again and, in many men, doesn't stop. Half of men aren't bothered
by their growing prostate. But the others will develop one of three prostate diseases; enlarged prostate,
prostate cancer, or prostatitis, or may have more than one. Prostatitis is an inflammation of the prostate
that may be caused by an infection. It's the most common prostate problem for men under 50—so
common that about half of adult men in will be treated for it in their lifetime.
There are three major types of prostatitis: Bacterial prostatitis, Nonbacterial prostatitis and
Prostatodynia
Bacterial prostatitis. There are actually two types of bacterial prostatitis: acute (meaning it develops
suddenly) and chronic (meaning it develops slowly over several years). Both types can be treated with
antibiotics. Each type affects about 1 in 10 men with prostatitis. Symptoms of acute bacterial prostatitis
are often severe, and therefore are usually quickly diagnosed. These symptoms include: Fever, Chills,
Pain in lower back, aching muscles, Fatigue, Frequent or painful urination.
Chronic bacterial prostatitis may involve few symptoms other than those of a recurring urinary tract
infection, and the condition keeps returning even after the initial infection has been treated and symptoms
have disappeared. Nonbacterial prostatitis occurs in about 6 out of 10 men with this condition. Although
the causes are unknown, the inflammation may be related to organisms other than bacteria, like a reaction
to the urine of substances in the urine. For example, men with a history of allergies and asthma sometimes
develop nonbacterial prostatitis. However, doctors cannot be sure exactly how these conditions are
related. Doctors do know that nonbacterial prostatitis is not found in men with recurrent bladder
infections. Symptoms include: Occasional discomfort in the testicles, urethra, lower abdomen, and back;
Discharge from the urethra, especially during first bowel movement of the day; Blood or urine in
ejaculate; Low sperm count; Sexual difficulties; Frequent urination. Prostatodynia (pain in the area of
the prostate gland) occurs in about 3 out of 10 men with prostate irritation. Unfortunately, tests used to
diagnose infection and other problems affecting the prostate gland are not useful in detecting the cause of
this pain. In some instances, the pain may be caused by a muscle spasm (an involuntary sudden
movement or contraction) in the bladder or the urethra. Usually, though, the cause of prostatodynia is
unknown. Symptoms include pain and discomfort in the prostate gland, testicles, penis, and urethra, and
may include difficulty in urinating
Certain activities increase your risk of developing prostatitis. These include: Having had a recent
bladder infection; Having BPH; Having gonorrhea, chlamydia, or other sexually transmitted disease;
Having frequent, unprotected sex, or unprotected sex with multiple partners; Excessive alcohol
consumption; Eating a lot of spicy, marinated foods; Injury to the lower pelvis (often as a result of
cycling, lifting weights, etc).
Diagnosing Prostatitis Diagnosis is usually made during a DRE (digital rectal exam), where the
physician inserts a lubricated, gloved finger into the rectum to feel the prostate, or by examining fluid
from the prostate under a microscope. Some doctors use a symptom index questionnaire developed by the
National Institutes of Health. Still, diagnosing prostatitis isn’t easy, so the most important diagnostic tool
your doctor has is you and your detailed descriptions of your symptoms. Prostatitis is not considered a
serious disease, and it doesn’t lead to cancer. But it’s painful, extremely inconvenient, and sometimes
difficult to cure. There are a number of treatment options that usually provide relief. These include
antibiotics, anti-inflammatories, and surgery.
Observations of a Curmudgeon
Random thoughts - why do restaurant servers become less friendly the fancier the restaurant and
more the food costs? Why the closer you get to being late, the harder it is to find a parking spot?
Why are there Big&Tall stores but no Short&Fat ones? Why does the shoe store carry every
style and color except for one you need for the special event? Why do men’s coats still have a
buttoneer hole when men no longer wear buttoneers? Why do drive up ATMs have the buttons
in Braille? See ya next month.
Special Request: Brother Michael and Janice Hamelburg are in need of transportation.
Janice is looking for employment but has no car to get to her job. If you can be of any
assistance, please call them at (615) 288-4287. Thanks.
REMINDER: THE ONLINE CALENDAR www.kofc9282.org IS THE LATEST IN
UPDATES
The council newsletter is now available on the KofC State website www.koc-tn.org .
SEPTEMBER 2012
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
WEDNESDAY
THURSDAY
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
1
5:00
Membership
table
2
Membership
table all
Masses
3
LABOR
DAY
Rosary at
6:15PM*
9
4
5
6
4th Degree
Mtg
BUSINESS
MEETING
10
7
8
Safe Haven
HRA Picnic
/Adoration
KofC Family
Dinner
12
13
14
15
19
20
21
22
Rosary at
6:15PM *
1st Degree
16
17
18
Rosary at
6:15PM *
Retention
Dinner
23
St. Stephen
Fall Festival
24
Rosary at
6:15PM *
Officers’
meeting
25
26
27
28
40 Days for
Life begins
30
Tootsie
Roll
Drive
*Monday Rosary dedicated to our Troops; First Monday also dedicated to Vocations
29
Tootsie Roll
Drive
OCTOBER 2012
SUNDAY
MONDAY
TUESDAY
1
WEDNESDAY
2
Rosary at
6:15PM*
BUSINESS
MEETING
THURSDAY
3
FRIDAY
SATURDAY
4
5
Safe Haven
/Adoration
th
4 Degree Mtg
Silver Rose AM
7
8
8:30
COLUMBUS
Corporate
DAY
Communion Rosary at
Membership
6:15PM*
9
10
11
6
KCLA
Breakfast
12
5:00 Membership
table
13
GOLF
TOURNAMENT
table all Masses
14
Parish
Mission
15
16
Parish
Mission
17
18
19
20
KofC Family
Dinner
22
23
24
25
26
27
29
30
31
HALLOWEE
N
Rosary at
6:15PM *
Parish
Mission
21
Rosary at
6:15PM *
28
Rosary at
6:15PM *
Officers’
meeting
*Monday Rosary dedicated to our Troops; First Monday also dedicated to Vocations