Harvard Knights of Columbus

4/26/13: Primavera, A Spring Semi-Formal

Total Consecration to Jesus Through Mary

This Easter Season we once again have the amazing opportunity to participate in the Total Consecration to Jesus through Mary! Louis de Montfort's Total Consecration to Jesus through Mary concludes with the act of consecration on the Solemnity of the Annunciation, on April 8th.

The Total Consecration is principally an interior devotion. It consists of offering all that we do to Jesus through his Mother, and through a few minutes of prayer each day. Even if you missed them this time around, they can be said privately leading up to or starting with any Marian Feast Day. The devotion can be accessed at http://www.fisheaters.com/totalconsecrationmontfort.html.

Divine Mercy Novena

The Harvard Knights of Columbus will be participating in a Divine Mercy Novena together from Good Friday until Divine Mercy Sunday. All are invited to join us in this devotion!

To say the Divine Mercy Chaplet, begin with an Our Father, Hail Mary, and Apostle's Creed.

Then, on the large bead before each decade:

Eternal Father, I offer you the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity, of Your Dearly Beloved Son, Our Lord, Jesus Christ, in atonement for our sins  and those of the whole world.

On the ten small beads of each decade, say:

For the sake of His sorrowful Passion, have mercy on us and on the whole world.

Conclude with (Say 3 Times):

Holy God, Holy Mighty One, Holy Immortal One, have mercy on us and on the whole world.

Holy Week at St. Paul's

Monday (3/25) – Wednesday (3/27)
Daily Mass – 8:00 AM & 12:10 PM (Monday & Wednesday)
8:00 AM (Tuesday ONLY) Confession – Wednesday – 6:30 to 8:00 PM

Holy Thursday (3/28)
Morning Prayer – 8:00 AM
EVENING MASS OF THE LORD’S SUPPER – 7:30 PM
With Procession to the Altar of Reposition followed by
Adoration until 10:15 PM with Compline
The Reverend Matthew J. Westcott, Principal Celebrant and Homilist

Good Friday (3/29)
Morning Prayer – 8:00 AM
Passion of the Christ, screened by the Knights & Daughters of Isabella - 12:00 PM - Harvard Catholic Center Lounge, followed by
Divine Mercy Chaplet, led by the Knights of Columbus - 2:30 PM
SOLEMN CELEBRATION OF THE LORD’S PASSION – 3:00 PM
The Reverend George S. Salzmann, OSFS, Celebrant and Homilist
STATIONS OF THE CROSS – 7:00 PM
IHOP with FOCUS - Midnight, after the fast ends

Holy Saturday (3/30)
Morning Prayer – 9:00 AM
THE GREAT VIGIL OF EASTER – 7:30 PM
The Reverend Michael E. Drea, Principal Celebrant and Homilist

Easter Sunday (3/31)
7:30 AM HOLY MASS
9:00 AM HOLY MASS (St. Paul’s Parish Choir)
11:00 AM TWO HOLY MASSES (Upper Church – St. Paul’s Choir of Men & Boys) (Lower Church – St. Paul’s Parish Choir)

Parish Pancake Breakfast 4/7

Spring Rush 2013: February 18th-24th

Don't Go Greek, Go Roman!

Spring 2013 RUSH SCHEDULE

Below is our schedule of Rush events. With the exception of the First Degree Exemplification, which is intended for new members only, all are welcome at our events. Please check our website throughout the week, as some times, dates, and locations may change. Any questions can be directed to us by emailing harvardknights [at] gmail.com. We look forward to seeing you this week! If you haven't already, you can register with the Harvard Council at www.harvardknights.org

Monday, February 18th, 7pm-8pm: Holy Family Society: Please join us in the Lounge of the Harvard Catholic Center for the meeting of our catechetical group, which meets on Mondays throughout the semester to foster a devotion to the teachings of Holy Mother Church. This year we will be studying KofC’s Luke E. Hart Series, which methodically covers the Catechism of the Catholic Church, and the topic for this week is Introduction to Catholic Liturgy. All are welcome.

Tuesday, February 19th, 8pm: Totus and Super Tuesday: Join us in the Upper Church for Totus Tuesday. This includes Eucharistic Adoration, optional Confession, Liturgy of the Hours, prayer and reflection. Then join us in the Lounge of the Harvard Catholic Center for Super Tuesday, an evening of food and fellowship.

Thursday, February 21st, 6pm-8pm: Stations of the Cross: Brother James Card will be leading the Knights through the Stations of the Cross in Room 202 of the Catholic Center. Afterwards, we will go out for a bite to eat at a place selected by the rushers for fellowship.

Friday, February 22th, 7:30pm-10:30pm: Jesus in Harvard Square: Join us in the Upper Church for Jesus in Harvard, led by the Men’s Schola. Holy Hour (Eucharistic Adoration and optional Confession) will begin at 7:30pm. Holy Mass in the Upper Church will be at 9pm, and a Social will take place afterwards at 10pm.

Saturday, February 23rd, 6:30pm: Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog Performance: Join us to support Brother Todd Jones in his performance of the hilarious Dr. Horrible’s Sing-Along Blog at the Adams Pool Theatre. Meet at the Catholic Center Lounge at 6:30. Afterwards, we shall visit the Kong as a Council for a night of Chinese food. If you plan on coming, please email Brother James Hamilton (jphamilt [at] college.harvard.edu) as there are a limited number of reserved tickets, or just show up!

Sunday, February 24th, 3:00pm: Initiation and Holy Mass. Registration prior to the Exemplification of the First Degree (Initiation) will take place in the Room 203 of the Harvard Catholic Center at St. Paul Parish (2nd Floor of the Harvard Catholic Center). [Brothers, as candidates are preparing in the Antechamber, please arrive and prepare in the Room 202 of the Harvard Catholic Center.] Candidates only for registration. Formal attire (shirt and tie, coat encouraged) for all present. Following the Exemplification of the First Degree, all are invited to attend Holy Mass together at 5pm in the Upper Church.

Instructions for Prospective Members

The Order was founded in 1882 by the Venerable Father Michael J. McGivney to unite Catholic men under the values of charity, unity, fraternity, and patriotism. Since that time, the Order has grown to over 1.8 million members in 15,000 Councils worldwide. In 2006, former Grand Knight and President of the Harvard-Radcliffe Catholic Student Association, Br. Michael V. Brewer ‘07, founded the Pope John Paul II Council (No. 14188) to serve the Harvard Catholic Center based at St. Paul Parish. We now invite you to consider joining our work—a quest to grow in faith while serving those around us.

Membership in the Knights is a unique fraternal experience at Harvard, distinct from other campus organizations. We are a Council of men deeply committed to Christ, Holy Mother Church, and each other's spiritual formation—diligently building up the Kingdom of Christ, one man at a time. Attendance and participation, therefore, are taken with seriousness and dedication. We welcome you to explore our rich history and brotherhood at Harvard, comprised of undergraduate and graduate students, spanning all academic disciplines, as well as faculty, alumni, and young-adult professionals.

Membership Requirements

To join the Knights of Columbus, a man must be at least 18 years of age and a practical Catholic. Typically, members of the Pope John Paul II Council have some affiliation with Harvard University, though exceptions to this may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Any man interested in joining our Council should contact Deputy Grand Knight James Hamilton by sending an email to HarvardKnights [at] gmail.com. At events, candidates are encouraged to meet the current members, ask questions, and learn about the mission of the Knights of Columbus and our Council's work. Candidates should obtain and complete a Form-100 Membership Document, which will be available at all Council events, or upon request. Finally, all men seeking membership must attend the Exemplification of the First Degree on Sunday, February 24th, 3:00pm.

These official videos below are provided courtesy of the

Supreme Office's YouTube Channel

Please click here for more members' testimonials and direct any

membership inquiries to HarvardKnights [at] gmail.com
Registration available here

Lent 2013: Bro, Do You Even Pray?

We, the brothers of the Harvard Council, officially began our virtue initiative

"Bro, Do You Even Pray?" on Ash Wednesday.

All are encouraged to join us. Please find below an outline for

opportunities to pray and grow in holiness during this Lenten season.

PRAYER

1. Praying the rosary is one of the most powerful spiritual weapons we have. As many of you know, CJ Curtis leads rosaries nightly at 10:30pm. For those desiring an earlier alternative, Br. Curtis St. Pierre will lead rosaries every Friday in the chapel at 7 PM.

2. The Divine Chaplet of Mercy is the saving grace of even the most hardened sinners. Join your brother knights and the Daughters of Isabella in praying for the salvation of all souls in the Upper Church at 2:30 PM on Fridays. At exactly 3pm, we will pray the Prayer before a Crucifix (During Fridays of Lent, the Church has offered a plenary indulgence for the faithful who pray the Prayer before the Crucifix (subject to the usual conditions: i.e. reception of Communion, sacramental Confession, prayer for the Pope, and detachment from all sin).

3. Wednesday, 5:15 p.m., Choral Vespers with the Choir School choristers, Upper Church.

4. Compline. TBA

CHARITY and PENANCE

1. Charity begins at home. Consider signing up to help out with collection counting for the parish.

2. Thursday evenings we will volunteer at Youville House, a local nursing home, praying and otherwise spending time with residents. A few hours of your time can make a great difference in the lives of one of the elderly.

3. Go to Confession! Go often, go face to face, go behind a veil, just go! Confession is the ultimate way to experience Christ's healing love. Every parish in the Archdiocese will offer confessions Wednesday night from 6:30pm to 8:00pm during Lent.

DEVOTION

1. Brothers are strongly encouraged to attend Totus Tuesday (8-9 PM). Stop in and spend some time with the Blessed Sacrament. Those of you who are in the habit of being there should make an effort to stay for the whole hour. During this Lenten season, we will also hold an extra holy hour in the chapel in addition to the usual Tuesday holy hour.

2. Don't be scared of the phrase "Daily Mass." There is no greater way to grow in faith than by receiving the Holy Eucharist often. All brother knights are implored to attend Daily Mass at least once a week (8:00am and 12:10pm) during this Lenten season.

3. Reading the Holy Word is among the surest ways to grow in faith. FOCUS will be holding Bible studies again this semester for those looking to become more familiar with Scripture.

FRATERNAL CORRECTION

1. As brothers we are called to build each other up. Keep your brother knights accountable for their transgressions, but do so with utmost charity.

The council officers hope that all brother knights will consider integrating at least one of these activities into your everyday lives throughout Lent (and maybe beyond). Truly, we can all stand to become better Catholic Gentlemen, as our Order calls us to do. If nothing else, as a beginning we ask you all to pay a quick visit to the chapel each time you enter and leave the Harvard Catholic Center, so as to remember that God comes before all in our lives.

2/16/13: Theology of the Body with Damon Owens

Authentically, Freely, and Fully Given:
Recognizing Love in the Modern World

The Harvard Knights of Columbus and Daughters of Isabella hosted nationally recognized speaker, Damon Owens, for a talk on Theology of the Body. Mr. Owens spoke about the free, full self-gift of love, and what that looks like in modern times.

Thanks to Mr. Owens for such a wonderful, engaging talk. A big thanks also to the attendees for asking good, hard-hitting questions, and to Pure in Heart America for so graciously inviting Mr. Owens to speak at Harvard.

About Mr. Damon Owens:

Damon Owens is the Executive Director of the Theology of the Body Institute (www.tobinstitute.org) whose mission is to educate and train men and women to understand, live, and promote the Theology of the Body. He is the founder of Joy-Filled Marriage NJ (www.joyﬁlledmarriagenj.org), and New Jersey Natural Family Planning Association (www.njnfp.org), non-proﬁt organizations dedicated to building a marriage culture through training, seminars, and conferences. Damon and his wife Melanie have been teaching Natural Family Planning (NFP) since 1993, and serve as NFP Program Coordinators for the Archdiocese of Newark.

2/22/13: Jesus in Harvard Square

2/21/13 Fr. Ian Ker on Chesterton

2013 March for Life: 40th Anniversary!

The St. Paul's Pro-Life and Family Committee invites everyone to join us at the
40th Annual March for Life, from Thursday January 24 to Saturday January 26, 2013. We will join pilgrims from the Archdiocese of Boston. A $75 deposit is due this Friday, 12/14/2012 and the first 40 people to register from St. Paul's will receive a deposit reimbursement upon paying in full. Prices are $155 or $205 (before the deposit reimbursement), depending on the chosen accommodations (quad or double). Price includes luxury coach transportation, two night's hotel accommodations, meals, and a tour of Washington D.C. Below is a poster promoting the trip and a detailed schedule. Information from the Archdiocese is available at http://www.one4boston.org/wtldc. The page for registration for the "Young Adult" track is https://www.research.net/s/R6H628Q

Young-Adult Track, DC 2013 | January 24th – 26th

- SCHEDULE -

Thursday, January 24th

5:00am Meet at St. Clement’s Shrine, 1105 Boylston Street, Boston, MA 02215

5:45am Meet at PC for departure, 66 Brooks Dr., Braintree, MA 02184

6:00am Depart for DC

4:00pm Arrive at National Shrine, 400 Michigan Avenue Northeast Washington, DC 20017

10:00pm Leave for Hotel, 10000 Baltimore Avenue College Park, MD 20740

11:00pm Pizza at Hotel (optional), Free time

Friday, January 25th

6:30am Breakfast at Hotel

7:15am Board buses

7:30am Leave for Sacred Heart Church, 16th Street and Park Road NW, Washington, DC

9:00am Mass with Cardinal Seán & all Boston groups

10:00am Rally

12:00pm Lunch in lower Church

1:00pm Leave for March (Weather dependant)

2:30pm March for Life begins

4:30pm Board buses to go to Mall for dinner, 11750 Fair Oaks Mall, Fairfax, VA

6:15pm Arrive at Life Rally, Patriot’s Center at GMU, 4400 University Dr., Fairfax, VA

6:30pm Doors open

7:30pm Prayer & Music & Reconciliation

10:15pm Board buses

11:15pm Back at hotel, free time

Saturday, January 26th

7:00am Breakfast at Hotel

7:45am Checkout

9:00am Mass (location TBD)

11:00am Free time in DC until departure

2:00pm Leave for return trip

12/1: Christmas Cocktail Party!

ALL ARE WELCOME!

Please RSVP here: http://www.facebook.com/events/327887584001148/

11/11: Eleven Brothers Join Harvard Council

It is with tremendous joy that we welcome the following ELEVEN new

Brothers to the Harvard Council! Indeed, these fine Catholic gentlemen are a

valued addition to our fraternity and community at St. Paul Parish:

Br. André Nguyen, Br. Kyle Savidge, Br. Joseph Poupard, Br. Jeremiah Schwartz,

Br. Colin McCrory, Br. Vincent Carbone, Br. Chris Cassani, Br. Francis Neem,

Br. Sua Morales, Br. Chris Oravetz, and Br. Stephen Lombardo

Congratulations to you all,

Fall 2012 Rush Class II of St. Joseph, Holy Patron of the University Church!

We are thus pleased to conclude our 2012 Fall Rush II.

All eligible gentlemen are invited to apply on an individual basis this

semester or wait until Spring Rush Week; if interested,

please contact us at HarvardKnights [at] gmail.com

If you haven't already, you can REGISTER HERE to join our e-mail list.

Also, please check back for updates to our Spring Calendar. Thank you!

St. Joseph, Patron fo the University Church

and of Fall Rush II: Ora pro nobis!

Fall 2012 Rush II, Nov. 5-11: Join the best!

Don't Go Greek, Go Roman!

FALL 2012 RUSH II SCHEDULE

Monday, November 5th, 7:00pm-8:00pm: Holy Family Society. Please join us in Room 202 of the Harvard Catholic Center for a meeting of our catechetical group, which meets on Mondays throughout the semester to foster study of scripture, the cultivation of the interior life, and promote a greater understanding of the teachings of Holy Mother Church. This year we will be studying KofC’s Luke E. Hart Series, which methodically covers the Catechism of the Catholic Church. All are welcome. Casual attire.

Wednesday, November 7th, 7pm: Chick-fil-a and Game (K)night: Please join us in the Lounge of the Harvard Catholic Center for a fun night of food and fellowship. Come to learn more about the Knights of Columbus, enjoy delicious Chick-fil-a, beer (for those 21+), and games. All are welcome. Casual attire.

Friday, November 9th, 7pm: Rosary and Finale Dessert. Please join us for the Most Holy Rosary of the Blessed Virgin Mary in the St. Paul Parish Chapel (1st floor of 29 Mt. Auburn St.). Following prayer we will go as a group to Finale Restaurant for a 10 course chocolate dessert provided by the Knights of Columbus. All are welcome. Casual attire.

Sunday, November 11th, 3pm: Initiation and Holy Mass. Registration prior to the Exemplification of the First Degree (Initiation) will take place in Room 203 of the Harvard Catholic Center at St. Paul Parish (2^nd Floor of the Harvard Catholic Center). [Brothers, as candidates are preparing in the Antechamber, please arrive and prepare in the Harvard Catholic Center Lounge.] Candidates only for registration. Formal attire (shirt and tie, coat encouraged) for all present. Following the Exemplification of the First Degree, all are invited to attend Holy Mass together at 5pm in the Upper Church. Following Mass, we invite all Brothers to join us DiGiovanni Hall for spaghetti supper and socializing.

Instructions for Prospective Members

The Knights of Columbus is the largest Catholic fraternal organization in the world. The Order was founded in 1882 by the Venerable Father Michael J. McGivney, to unite Catholic men under the values of charity, unity, fraternity, and patriotism. Since that time, the Order has grown to include over 14,000 Councils, spread across the world. In 2006, Past Grand Knight and President of the Harvard-Radcliffe Catholic Student Association, Michael V. Brewer ‘07, founded the Blessed Pope John Paul II Council (No.14188) to serve St. Paul Parish and the Harvard Catholic community. We now invite you to consider joining our work—a quest to grow in faith while serving those around us.

Membership in the Knights is unique fraternal experience at Harvard, distinct from other campus organizations. We are a Council of men deeply committed to Christ, Holy Mother Church, and each other's spiritual formation—diligently building up the Kingdom of Christ, one man at a time. Attendance and participation, therefore, are taken with seriousness and dedication. We welcome you to explore our rich history and brotherhood at Harvard, comprised of both undergraduate and graduate men, spanning all academic disciples.

Membership Requirements

To join the Knights of Columbus, a man must be at least 18 years of age and a practical Catholic. Typically, members of the Pope John Paul II Council have some affiliation with Harvard University, though exceptions to this may be considered on a case-by-case basis. Any man interested in joining our Council should contact Deputy Grand Knight James Hamilton by sending an email to HarvardKnights[at]gmail.com. At events, candidates are encouraged to meet the current members, ask questions, and learn about the mission of the Knights of Columbus and our Council's work. Candidates should obtain and complete a Form-100 Membership Document, which will be available at all Council events, or upon request. Finally, all men seeking membership must attend the Exemplification of the First Degree on Sunday, November 11^th, 2012.

11/2: The Rite, 8:30pm, HCC Lounge

The Harvard Knights of Columbus Presents:

The 2007 Best Church Activity Award-Winning

Catholic Film Series of 2012-13

Third Installment of the year,

FRIDAY, NOVEMBER 2nd at 8:30pm,

The Rite

Harvard Catholic Center Lounge,

St. Paul's Church, 29 Mount Auburn Street

A thrilling drama about a young seminarian's crash course

in exorcism in Rome, as the student becomes the exorcist.

All are welcome!

Pizza and refreshments will be served!

The Final Installment of the Fall Semester will be December 7th.

Look out for info on the Spring Film Series as well!

10/22: Glendon and George on Catholic Faith & Life

10/12: Death with Real Dignity - A Discussion

This event is being held in anticipation of the upcoming Massachusetts state ballot
initiative on Doctor-prescribed suicide. It will include prepared remarks from
the speakers, followed by an interactive Question and Answer session.

FOR DIRECTIONS TO ST. PAUL'S, CLICK HERE!
Please see below for speaker bios

E. Joanne Angelo, MD
A gifted teacher and outspoken pro-life advocate, Joanne is a graduate of the Tufts University School of Medicine, where she is now an Assistant Clinical Professor of Psychiatry. She has also taught courses at Cornell and Harvard Universities. For the past 14 years, she has been an active member of the Pontifical Academy of Life in Rome, serving as a key medical expert on topics ranging from abortion and post-abortive healing to euthanasia and doctor-prescribed suicide. For her pro-life work and efforts, she was one of three awardees of the annual People of Life Awards, sponsored by the US Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Secretariat for Pro-Life Activities (2011), which celebrated, among her many accomplishments, her assistance in establishing both the Good Samaritan Hospice and Project Rachel in the Archdiocese of Boston. She has been featured in leading national and international publications, a recent example being the National Catholic Register’s 2011 profile of her work, titled “Working and Witnessing Quietly Amid a Culture of Death." http://www.ncregister.com/daily-news/working-and-witnessing-quietly-amid-a-culture-of-death/ (Photograph is courtesy of the National Catholic Register.)

Jill Fallon, JD
Jill Fallon is a graduate of Smith College and the Boston University School of Law. Admitted to the bar in New York, Massachusetts and the U.S. Supreme Court, she practiced law on Wall Street, in Boston and with the federal government, serving as Associate Solicitor of Conservation and Wildlife under the Administration of George H.W. Bush. After she was widowed for the second time, she invested her creative energies in developing ways to help people deal with the responsibility they most dread - putting and keeping their affairs in order - by reframing it in terms of legacy and developing a system to create gifts of good records, good directions, good protection and gifts of meaning and love. Her book, Your Legacy Matters, 10 Steps to Taking Care of the Business of Your Life and Legacy in the Digital Age and Finding Yourself on a Mission of Love, will be published next year and software will follow. Jill has been an online blogger for 8 years, and you can find her blogs “The Business of Life” and “Legacy Matters” at www.estatevaults.com. At St. Paul’s Church, Jill organized the parish screening of Fr. Robert Barron’s landmark 10-part Catholicism series (2011), and she is the current chair of the Bible Timeline project (2012). Moreover, Jill is the current Vice-President for Development of the St. Paul’s Pro-Life and Family Committee, as well as Treasurer of the St. Thérèse of Lisieux Circle of the Daughters of Isabella at the Harvard Catholic Center.

Stephen Lombardo
The Field Director for Mass Citizens for Life (http://www.masscitizensforlife.org) and the Campaign Manager for the “No on Question 2” Campaign, Stephen is a senior, currently completing his B.A. in Political Science and History at Ave Maria University in Naples, Florida. He began working in politics during the fall of 2009, when he advocated for preserving the historic legal definition of marriage during the successful "Yes on 1" ballot campaign in his home state. After he began college, Stephen was involved in Ave Maria Students for Life, becoming a part of the leadership and planning of weekly pro-life events, and eventually becoming the President of AMUSFL. During his time in Florida, Stephen worked with local pro-life politicians, as well as on the successful Marco Rubio senatorial campaign. Stephen's participation in social political campaigns has focused on abortion, marriage and other life issues. This summer, Stephen worked as a full-time intern for the National Right to Life Committee in Washington D.C., from which he has come to work for Mass Citizens for Life, and has been working on the campaign to oppose this ballot question since July. In his time with “No on Question 2,” Stephen has worked to create a statewide grassroots movement of volunteers who are able to effectively spread the opposition message about this dangerous bill, and he encourages all who are interested in the campaign to go to www.noonquestion2.org, and join the cause.

Kathleen A. Nopper, MSN, APRN, FNP-C, CHPN
A Palliative Care Nurse Practitioner at Southcoast Health System, Kathleen has been working in Hospice/Palliative Care for the last 15 years. She originally received her Diploma in Nursing at the Krankenpflegeschule (Provincial Diploma School of Nursing) in Salzburg, Austria (1989) and subsequently received her BSN (1997) and MSN (2010) as a Family Nurse Practitioner from Regis College. Kathleen has been a member of St. Paul’s Church for a number of years and has been active in the Lay Committee on Contemporary Spiritual-&-Public Concerns (CSPC). She is now a facilitator in the parish’s Bible Timeline. She places importance on the need to take time for daily prayer and for her own ongoing spiritual development, as well as work to promote peace and reconciliation, especially within the context of interpersonal relationships. Her time spent overseas in Caux, Switzerland, before and after the Fall of the Berlin Wall has proven to be instrumental in her life’s journey and in her ongoing professional work in end-of-life issues. Kathleen is certified as an ELNEC instructor (End of Life Nursing Education Consortium) and belongs to a number of nursing organizations; broadly, her research focuses on nursing presence and patient-centered care in order to meet best the needs of patients and to improve their satisfaction.

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