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Non ProfitStandardUS PostagePAIDPermit #202Minot, ND 58701KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUSNORTH DAKOTASTATE COUNCILDISCOVEROfficial Publication of North Dakota Knights of ColumbusPublished: Summer, Winter, SpringEditor: Diane HorpestadPO Box 645, Minot, ND 58702Vol. 59 No. 2December Issue 2018State Deputy’s MessageBrother Knights,It is hard to believe that the newchurch year is about to begin and we’reapproaching a new Advent Season. Thischurch season for many comes with thestress that accompanies our attempt tobalance the secular demands of theChristmas season with its true spiritualreality. As we prepare for the celebrationof the birth of the Christ Child, andJake Wernercontinue to prepare ourselves for Hiscoming at the end of time, it is of some importance that weunderstand how our individual call to service and our Order’s principles guide us to accomplish our good works. Godcalls each of us to successfully fulfill the role with which Hetasked us. The role may seem small to us, but it is part of God’sgreat plan to transform creation.Our Venerable founder, Father McGivney, provided for ourcontinual formation through the daily living of the principles offraternalism: charity, unity, fraternity and patriotism. AsKnights, officers and leaders in our councils, districts and state,we are called to model the principles of charity, unity, fraternity and patriotism in our everyday actions. It is these principlesthat are the basis of our good works and, more importantly, thevery foundation of the relationships we build with our families,friends, coworkers, brother knights and especially those withwhom we struggle for whatever reason. It is these sameCatholic principles that are attractive to, and sought by, otherCatholic men and families in our parishes. It is these same principles of faith that young men and families desire and seek. It isimportant for each of us to offer the opportunity of growth infaith; an opportunity to serve God and neighbor through ourcouncil programs to every Catholic man and family in ourparish.I encourage every Knight to offer the gift of membership to aCatholic man and his family. I encourage all to recruit a“Knight before Christmas.” Equally attractive to Catholic menand their families is our Order’s Building the Domestic ChurchProgram. Young men seek programs that call them to be partof something bigger than themselves. These programs are acritical part of our ability to attract, recruit, involve and retainmembers and families. These programs also provide Knightsand families a greater opportunity to participate in a variety ofactivities that promote the New Evangelization, strengthen ourparishes and grow the Order.One final note. Deb and I look forward to seeing many ofyou at the Mid-Year Meeting December 7-9 at the AmericInnin Medora. Almost half of the fraternal year is now behind usand while our start was slow, we have adjusted our game planand we are hitting our stride. The start of the year is history, itis how we finish the game that’s important. This final half, isour half and I am confident that we will attract, recruit, involveand retain Knights and families so that we can continue toserve for God’s Glory and Our Neighbors’ Good.Deb and I wish you and your family a very Merry Christmas,and we pray that the peace and blessings of the Christ Childwill be with each of you and your families throughout theAdvent and Christmas Season and the New Year.Vivat Jesus!Jake Werner, State Deputy
A Christmas Giftare threefold. There is no cost to join and you areremembered weekly mass at St. Mary’s Churchin New Haven, CT. In addition, every othermonth, except July and August, you receive theFather Michael J. McGivney Guild Newsletter.This gives you the latest news and articles frompeople that feel they have been helped throughFr. McGivney’s intercession.The cause for sainthood for ourFounder Father McGivney is ongoing. The Roman process ofinvestigation into his life andholiness is nearing completionand the investigation into a second reported miracle is progressing. The Father Michael J. Clarence J. FischerMcGivney Guild plays an important role in making him better known and spreading the wordabout his powerful intercession. As the GuildChairman in North Dakota, the Supreme Council depends on me to further our message aboutFr. McGivney and increase our membership inthe Guild.Getting this Christmas gift is easy. Just send meyour name (and your wife’s) and address to mymail or email address as noted below. If youprefer and have access to the internet, just go tofathermcgivney.org. Then click on “Join TheGuild” and fill in your name and address. If youneed any further information, do not hesitate tocall me. I am here to serve.Fr. Gabriel O’Donnell, the Vice postulator, in every letter to me, asks the question “Why are somany so hesitant to join the Guild”. I have noanswer for him. Our Guild membership in NorthDakota now stands at 1,310 yet we have over13,000 members. My hope this Christmas seasonis that you will give yourself a Christmas gift byjoining. It is easy and the benefits for youFather Michael J. McGivney Guild ChairmanClarence J. FischerHome 701-223-78091833 N 7th StBismarck, ND 58501Cell 701-527-0762cjhmfisch@bis.midco.netMarion ICON ProgramI hope everyone is enjoying the nice fallweather we are having, which will soonchange to a winter wonderland.The ICON has been delayed but willsoon get on the scheduled dates.“Listen to Him” is this years’ ICONprayer program. Please look at yourCouncil schedule. Each Grand Knightshould contact the Grand Knight from the Harvey Brennprevious Council prior to their scheduleddate to arrange to receive the ICON for your prayer service.It is the responsibility of the District Deputy to track theprogress of the ICON in his district, and to make sure itstays on schedule. The Grand Knight is to schedule a prayerservice within the dates that have been assigned tothem. Check with your parish priest in advance so that youcan arrange to have the ICON displayed at your parishchurch.Hopefully, everyone will have a happy Christmas seasonand enjoy it with family and friends.Vitat Jesus,Harvey BrenMarion ICON ProgramOur Lady Help of Persecuted ChristiansPray for us2
State SecretaryVice Supreme MasterVivat Jesus, yes Brother Knights,let’s take the step and become a SirKnight by joining the fourth degreeof the Order. What better time thennow, as all you need to join is a darkcolored suit or sports coat and blackdress pants. That is correct, no tuxedo is needed as in the past. TheUniform, yes, we have had many SirKnights purchase this, but you onlyneed it if you are going to standHonor Guards, yes we do encourageyou as that is when you get the mostout of being a Sir Knight.As the State Secretary for theNorth Dakota Knights ofColumbus my primary responsibilities are to record the minutes ofall the State Council meetings andto prepare and mail the semiannual Per Capita billings.Mike SteinerThe next Per Capita billing will bestmailed during the 1 week ofJanuary 2019. Please remember that to be seated as adelegate at the 2019 State Convention your Council’sPer Capita Billing must be paid in full prior to the startof the convention.Glenn WagnerThere are several exemplifications scheduled throughout the area in North Dakota and if you are out of theState, I can also arrange for you to take the degree inanother State, just call me.Finally, as we enter this Advent season remember thewords of Pope Francis .“The season of Adventrestores a hope which does not disappoint for it isfounded on God’s Word. A hope which does notdisappoint, simply because the Lord never disappoints! Let us think about and feel this beauty.”Dixie and I wish all Brother Knights and their familiesthe best of the Christmas season and a Joyous NewYear. We have truly enjoyed working with and representing you all in the Knights of Columbus.Vivat JesusIf you have any questions and/or concerns please feelfree to contact me at 701.371.2688 ormsteiner@hplains.comGlenn WagnerVSM of DeSmet ProvinceMike Steiner, State SecretaryNorth Dakota Knights of ColumbusCommunity Activities Co-Chair / Refund Support Vocations (RSVP)Brother Knights,I would like to thank all the councilsthat have been so generous in theirdonations to our seminarians. In thepast fraternal year our RSVP donations were down significantly fromthe prior year. In the 2017-2018 fraternal year we gave more than 54,000 to our seminarians and weare off to fairly slow start this year.Many councils wait until the spring to make theirRSVP donations but the seminarians have expensesthroughout the year. So consider giving your gift anytime during the year that you are able. You neverknow when your gift may be the answer to aseminarian’s prayer.From my family to yours, have a veryMerry Christmas and a blessed New Year!Michael KreitingerVivat Jesus!Please remember to report your RSVP donations toSupreme and to myself so we can track our state’snumbers.Michael KreitingerFaith Activities Co-Chair/RSVP Chairman3
Online Membership—A Program for Recruiting and Engaging New Members Does not eliminate councils. The goal of onlineThe link to apply for online membership will appear onhttp://nd-kofc.org/online membership.htmlmembership is to form men for committed, lifelongand council-based membership in the Knights ofColumbus. In fact, Online Membership creates apool of recruits for local councils to engage with. Does not eliminate dues. Online Members arerequired to pay 30 annual dues. Does not create a new class or type of member.Online Members are members of the Knights ofColumbus. They are non-degreed members, andthey do not belong to local councils, but they arenot provisional or partial members.Online Membership is:A web-based program through whicheligible Catholic men are able to jointhe Knights of Columbus online for 30 a year Not meant to replace traditionalrecruiting methods Not meant to change councils orShawn Tennysondegrees Meant to supplement traditional recruiting by offering a new, digital experience for certain men whoare not yet ready for council- based membership.MEMBERSHIP BENEFITSMembers who join online will receive the following: Welcome Package – All new members will receivea Welcome Package (contents include membershipcard, Columbia, welcome letter, and copy of Intothe Breach). Access to Online Membership Portal – All newmembers will receive full access to the OnlineMembership portal and all of its faith, values,insurance, and charitable content, as well asSupreme Council and State Council news andevents content. Membership Communications – Members willreceive weekly emails from the Supreme Councilon a variety of topics, including faith formation,public policy developments, charitable opportunities, financial planning, Order-wide news, andmembership events. Programs & Events – Members will be eligible toparticipate in or attend local, regional, and nationalcharitable and fraternal events. Columbia Magazine – Members will receive theprint edition of our monthly magazine, as well asany special fraternal publications producedthroughout the year. Insurance – Members, their spouses, and theirdependent children are eligible to purchase our lifeinsurance, long-term care insurance, disabilityincome insurance, and retirement products. Accidental Death Coverage – Eligible membersand their spouses will be automatically enrolled inthe Order’s accidental death coverage at no cost. Annual Financial Review – Members are entitledto an annual review by one of our field agents.WHY ONLINE MEMBERSHIP?Based on numerous listening sessions and surveys withboth members and non-members over the last fewyears, Supreme found a strong indication that theyshould develop a new, online way to recruit potentialmembers. This streamlined alternative helps acclimatemen to the Order. Once a man has joined online, wewill then work to incorporate him into a council andget him fully integrated with its activities.WHAT ONLINE MEMBERSHIP DOESThe initiative allows for: A Faster Way to Join – One of the most commonobjections to joining the Knights of Columbus is “Idon’t have time.” Through Online Membership, ajoin process that can take as many as two monthsnow takes five minutes. A Digital Experience –This initiative provides anew membership experience that is tailored toyounger men and busier men who may not yet beready for council-based membership. This low-pressure, low- commitment and digital experience meetsmen where they are, helps to form them asCatholic men, and enables us to bring moremen into the fold. An Amplified Message – The Online Membershipinitiative is backed by a substantial marketingcampaign that will find and work to convertprospective members.Shawn TennysonOnline Membership ChairmanWHAT ONLINE MEMBERSHIP DOES NOT DOThe Online Membership Initiative Does not change requirements for membership.Membership in the Knights of Columbus remainsopen to practical Catholic men. Does not eliminate degrees. Men who join onlineare non-degreed members. Once they are ready toconvert to a local council, they are required to takethe first degree.4
CeremonialsState Membership DirectorHello Brother Knights,Our ceremonial schedule has been a busy one this lastmonth with 5 major degrees scheduled.Congratulations to the Councils thathave recruited more Brother Knight(s) so far this year! Way to go! Mayall Councils continue to grow withFaith in Action. We have a big hillahead of us to achieve our StateBrian Hegergoals, but I believe we can do it!More hands make less work for all of us.Now that we are past Thanksgiving we will be thinkingof the Holidays that are coming up. Remember to KeepChrist in Christmas, and then we swing into the NewYear.We will once again be working on major degrees with3 a month for the next three months. Lets all work ongrowing the order as it is the only way to keep theKnights of Columbus viable.Some things to think about using in your recruitmentefforts:If you know of a young man that is ready to join theKnights, ask him, and then bring him into the order.If you need assistance or in question of a degree,I am available to help you out at anytime.The new on-line membership opportunity.This is a new “tool” for our tool boxes. Go tothe Supreme website to see the possibilities .Hold a recruitment weekend: serve free rootbeer floats, popcorn or something special,cover the Mass ministries for all the weekendMasses or one, ask the 4th Degree to do astand at your special Mass, etcGlenn WagnerCeremonial ChairmanKNIGHTHOOD DEGREE2019 CEREMONIAL SCHEDULEJanuary 13January 20January 20January 27February 9February 10Grand ForksWest FargoDevils LakeJamestownLangdonMinotMarch 10March 10March 16April 6May 5May 18Hold a special event and invite potentialKnights and their families to attend: Fr Wantsyou campaign, sleigh ride, bowling, e Knights of Columbus do two things:We change lives and We save lives!Reminder to send me a copy (a photo of the formemailed or text to me will work fine) of the completeform 100 for new members. I need this to distributeState recruitment incentives.Membership/RetentionI'm Carson Kouba and earlier thissummer I accepted the position ofthe State Retention Chairman. If youhave any councils or members inyour area that are not paying theirdues or maybe just don't feel theneed to keep their membership Iam here to help.Please do not send to me transfers unless they aretransferring from another State.Thank you for all that you do for your Family, Churchand Community.Vivat Jesus,Brian HegerMembership DirectorCarson KoubaI've been making phones calls andwill continue to do so on your behalf if you just let meknow. I will do my best to help you and our councilsto keep the membership growing.I can be reached thru my e-mail;Blackbutte@ndsupernet.com or by phone at701-563-7800. I look forward to helping in any waythat I can. Keep up the good works that you alreadydo.Carson KoubaRetention ChairmanThe Discover newslettercan be found on theNorth DakotaKnights of Columbus website.www.nd-kofc.org5
Cooperstown Council 13670 - Pro-Life SignsOn October 29th Cooperstown Knights of ColumbusLady of Lourdes Council 13670 erected two 8X8pro-life signs at the junction of highways #1 and 200West of Cooperstown.Council 13670 Knights pictured on the right by thecompleted sign. Dan Heinz, Jerry Hohertz, GregHazard, Jason Heinz, Randy Ressler, Rob Ressler,Corey Heinz, and photographer Leon PaczkowskiBismarck/Mandan Area Knights of ColumbusDonate Ultrasound to First Choice ClinicAs Catholics and Knights of Columbus, we are resolved and committed to protecting the most vulnerable lives amongus, especially defenseless babies in their mother’s womb.Knights from the Bismarck/Mandan area presented First Choice Clinic with a check from the funds raised to purchase anew ultrasound machine so they can offer a free ultrasound to women considering an abortion. The ultrasound machinewas purchased as a part of the Supreme Council’s Knights of Columbus Ultrasound Initiative Program.A heartfelt thanks is extended to everyone for their generous contributions for this most worthy cause.Present Check for Ultrasound ProjectMany Knights Were Instrumental in the Ultrasound ProjectRoman Weiler,Donna Miller,Angela Wambach,Pat EngelhardtGrand KnightMandan 2760,and Pete Deichert.State Deputy atPresentationDonna Miller from the Bismarck First Choice Clinicand Angela Wamback, Executive Director FirstChoice Clinic from Fargo accepting the donationfrom the Knights.Grand Knights present for the presentation: MikeKraft Bismarck7602, Aaron Friess Bismarck 6540,Bill Hourigan, Bismarck 1604, and Ike Carpenter,District Deputy #7 from Bismarck.Project ChairmanPete Deichert,Angela Wambach,Donna Miller andState DeputyJake Werner.6
We write this article soon after themidterm elections which resulted inmore prolife candidates to representour views on life. It is very important we know the values of thosefor whom we vote to help protect lifein all stages.PRAYER FOR LIFEMary, bright dawn of the new world, Mother ofthe living, to you do we entrust the cause of life:Look down, O Mother, upon the vast number ofbabies not allowed to be born, of the poorThe first and most important activityLinda & DennisMeyerwe can participate in to protect life isprayer. As a state KofC activity allKnights are called to participate in a 9 day Novena. Allcouncils are asked to promote nine days of sustainedprayers to build up a culture of life in our parish,home and community. You can set up a date thatworks best for your council. Ask your pastor for input,he may have some great ideas for you.whose lives are made difficult, of men andwomen who are victims of brutal violence, ofthe elderly and the sick killed by indifference orout of misguided mercy. Grant that all who inyour Son may proclaim the Gospel of life withhonesty and love to the people of our time.You can have your Financial Secretary order Prayerfor Life cards #4665. Therefore, you can distributethem to fellow council members and parishioners. Another way to pray the Novena is to sign up for an emailor text notice through the USCCB website, 9 Days forLife. This Novena is to be prayed from January 14ththrough the 22nd. This method works well for me, so Idon't forget to pray the Novena daily, as we all havebusy lives.Obtain for them the grace to accept that Gospelas a gift ever new, the joy of celebrating it withgratitude throughout their lives and thecourage to bear witness to it resolutely, in orderto build, together with all people of good will,the civilization of truth and love, to the praiseAlso, if you haven't started planning the Culture ofLife Poster Contest - now is the time to start - thetheme is "Every Person's Life is God's Work of Art".We would like to encourage the local councils to provide the 11 x 17 inch poster paper to the participants.All entries must be mailed by March 1, 2019. Rulesfor the contest are in the program booklet page 68.They can also be found online at www.nd-kofc.org.and glory of God, the Creator and lover of life.AmenPope John Paul IIWe can and should support youth to attend the Marchfor Life in Washington, DC. We can attend a rally orprayer service in conjunction with the March for Lifein our communities. If there isn't one locally, considerorganizing one, then submit a report as a witness toother councils on the success of your efforts.Culture of Life Chair Couple,Dennis and Linda Meyer“Unique from Day One:Pro-Life is Pro Science”Is the theme of the 46th annualMarch for Lifewhich will be held in Washington DCon Friday, January 18, 20197
Community Activities Co-ChairInstallation of State Council OfficersAwards/Reports:I would thank all of the Councilsthat have submitted the required reports to supreme. For the Councilsthat haven’t submitted yet, Form185 the Report on Officer Chosenfor the Fraternal Year was due7/1/2018. Form 365 the Service Program Personal Report was dueMichael Matejcek8/1/2018. Form 1295, the Semi Annual Council Audit Report was due 8/15/2018.I encourage all DD’s to make sure your councilshave turned in the reports, The 1295 is very importantto keep our nonprofit status with the IRS, so please getthese reports in to Supreme. We did real well last yearwith all of the councils reporting except the inactivecouncils.Installation of State Council Officers took place at St.Anthony’s Catholic Church near Belcourt on July 7,2018. Pictured left to right: Fr. Chad Wilhelm, StateChaplain, Kevin and Cynthia Boehm State Treasurer,Mike and Teresa Steiner State Secretary, Jake and DebWerner State Deputy, Larry Lewandowski ImmediatePast State Deputy, Brian and Rebeca Dukart StateWarden, and Patrick M. Maloney Supreme Membershipand Program Consultant. Fr. Shannon Lucht AssistantState Chaplain and Michael and Ladonna BannachState Advocate are missing from the photo.Community Activities:Home on the Range fundraising and Tootsie Rollsfor Special Olympics fundraising will be available atthe Mid Term Meeting in Medora, ND on December7-9, 2018. Grand Knights that want to participate inthese events please contact your DD to pick upshamrock pins or tootsie rolls from this meeting.If you have any questions please contact me at:Mike Matejcek8765 182nd Ave SEWahpeton, ND 58075-9536701-899-2475mccharvest@msn.comMerry Christmas and aBlessed New YearDickinson Council 8839Pictured are the cooks for the October 28thbreakfast hosted by Dickinson Council 8839.Proceeds went for Vocations and to help SpecialOlympics.John and Vannetta Lamplworking Council 8839 breakfast.8
Installation Mass for Fr. Ivan atSt. Demetrius Ukrainian Catholic ChurchThe installation Mass for Fr. Ivan at St. DemetriusUkrainian Catholic Church north of Belfield, ND.Most Reverend Bishop Benedict Aleksiychuk is out ofSt. Nicholas Eparchy of Chicago and it was his firsttime in ND and the first time there has been an HonorGuard at this Church. Fr. Ivan and Olena had arrivedin the United States from the Ukraine about 3 monthsago.Honor Guard left to right: Myron Romanshyn, TerryJohnson, Pat Bren, Andy Prociw, VSM Glenn Wagner,Most Reverend Bishop Benedict Aleksiychuk, DeaconLeonard Kordonowy and LaVerne, Former Pastor Fr.Taras Miles, Fr. Ivan Shkumbatyuk and Olena.A group picture, of the congregation atFr. Ivan’s installation Mass9
State Warden / State Program Directorreplaces 24 individual report forms, reducing the number of forms council officers are expected to use.Please submit one report form per program.Brother Knights,The Faith in Action model is a realization of the changing needs of menin the twenty-first century. It seeksto balance all of our key prioritieswith theirs — Faith, Family, Community and Life—and present themin a way that is clear to our leaders,Brian Dukartmembers and prospective Knights.The simplicity of Faith in Action is that it fully integrates Building the Domestic Church programs as afoundational part of the model, limits the number ofrequired programs to earn the Columbian award and,most importantly, allows councils to concentrate onimplementing quality faith-filled family programs. Thegoal is for men to lead their family in service—notleave their family for service. The focus of this streamlined program is quality, not quantity.The Annual Survey of Fraternal Activity (due January31st) has been updated to reflect the new Faith in Action program model! Please familiarize yourself withthe revised form as you continue to gather statistics onmeetings/donations/hours. The combined result of every council’s survey provides a powerful testament tothe level of charity that our Order, as a whole, providesto our parishes and communities.The Columbian Award Application is a requirement toearn the Star Council Award. As you continue to holdprograms throughout the fraternal year, please start toacclimate yourself with the new SP-7 form, which hasbeen updated to reflect the new Faith in Action program model. All of these and more forms can befound at kofc.org.The end of the year is upon us and we are halfwaythrough the Faith in Action programs for this fraternalyear. How have your councils participated in the newactivities and featured programs? Are you asking yourcouncil chaplains how you can implement the newprograms? Are you motivating your members to takean active part in the programs? These are all questionsthat we need to ask ourselves to build the domesticchurch. The main purposes of our new program are topray together as families and bring our families intothe order by including them in the good works that theKnights of Columbus are known for. Please utilize theFaith in Action Guidebook (#10590) that can be downloaded at kofc.org. The guidebook and other greatinformation on the website are excellent tools to understand what each activity is and what we are expected todo.Please continue to submit the monthly reporting form.When you are working on it, be sure to select the district your council is in. This will automatically send acopy of your report to your District Deputy. Also,please type a description for the event that you haveselected on the form. This is a helpful tool to see whatactivities each council is doing so that we can sharewith other councils in the state that are looking for newideas. Please call me or email any questions tobrdukart@gmail.com.On behalf of my wife Rebeca and my family I wouldlike to wish each one of you a Merry Christmas and aBlessed New Year.Vivat Jesus!Along with the new Faith in Action model come somenew forms that need to be filled out. The new Programs Report Form (#10784) allows reporting for mostof the Supreme-recommended programs. This formBrian DukartState Warden / State Program DirectorKnights of Columbus andCatholic DaughtersHoly Cross Council #9642, HolyCross Assembly 3589, and CatholicDaughters recruitment weekendheld Oct 27th and 28th at HolyCross Church in West Fargo.10
Home on the Range is home to boys and girls, ages 12– 18. Many of the children who come to us have experienced or witnessed unimaginable things. They cometo us with many emotions and issues; lack of control,anger, guilt, emptiness, distrust, sadness, loneliness, aswell as physical trauma such as abuse or neglect.Home on the Range is a place that offers safety andcomfort. Our staff members offer guidance, supportand empathy. They recognize the hurt these childrenhave experienced and try to help them understand whatthey are feeling and how to effectively manage painfulemotions as they arise.We then hosted a baptism celebration in our HolyFamily Chapel with cake, punch and the love andsupport of all the staff. It fills our spiritual heart tosee someone so young so full of the Holy Spirit andwe give thanks and praise.This holiday season, we often look for small miraclesand enjoy stories with happy endings. We’d like toshare one such story with you.Last summer, a young lady came to us who had experienced devastating and traumatic issues. She had lostclose family members and didn’t know how to grievethose losses. Her coping skill then became using meth.When she came to us, she tried to make the staff andeveryone around her believe that she was fine, and shedidn’t need any help, especially from strangers andpeople who didn’t know her. On a home visit to herparents, she fell back into the old trap. She startedusing, ran away from home, had a drug overdose andended up in the emergency room.She says, “I hit rock bottom. I knew that somethingwas wrong with me and I needed help.”She returned to Home on the Range and finallybelieved staff were truly there to help her. She turnedto the spiritual department and developed a deeprelationship with Swenda and Peggy, our two “churchladies.” These two loving, compassionate womenintroduced her to God and His amazing grace. Shebecame very active in the spiritual department going toprayer groups, attending church, and participating inBible study. She learned about forgiveness, love, andhope.“I was baptized two weeks ago and I can truly say thatGod has completely changed my life and I know hecan change yours too. I will be discharged afterThanksgiving. I plan on going to college and gettinginvolved in an amazing church and spread God’s Wordand my story because we truly have an amazing Godand I believe you can do anything with Christ by yourside.This Thanksgiving and Christmas, we ask for yourcontinued prayers for all the children at Home on theRange. With your prayers and support, we know therewill be more small miracles and experiences thatpositively change the lives of our children.“God has showed me that my past doesn’t define me.As long as I have him by my side, I can do it. God isby my side no matter what. I turned my life over toGod. I can actually see my future without meth. I amable to be a good role model at Home on the Rangeand help spread God’s word. I am six months sober.”God has made a life-changing experience for thisyoung lady. It sh
prefer and have access to the internet, just go to . need any further information, do not hesitate to call me. I am here to serve. Father Michael J. McGivney Guild Chairman Clarence J. Fischer Home 701-223-7809 1833 N 7th St Bismarck, ND 58501 Cell 701-527-0762 cjhmfisch@bis.midco.net Pray for us. Vivat Jesus, yes Brother Knights, let's .
