OUR PROGRAM ACTION BULLETIN BOARD

 

1. DEPARTMENT ITEMS:

We are proud to announce that Fred Schwally of St. Elias Post, Kings Chapter, has been elected National Commander of the Catholic War Veterans of the USA, at the recent National Convention, one of seven National Commanders from Kings Chapter,elected to this prestigious Office. We salute Fred!

Richard Dugal
Commander

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2. SUPPORT FOR OUR PRIESTS:

Catholic Action Alert,

The Year for Priests, announced by our beloved Pope Benedict XVI to celebrate the 150th anniversary of the death of the saintly Curé of Ars, St. John Mary Vianney, is drawing near. It will be inaugurated by the Holy Father on the 19th June, the feast of the Sacred Heart of Jesus and the World Day of Prayer for the Sanctification of Priests. The announcement of the Year for Priests has been very warmly received, especially amongst priests themselves. Everyone wants to commit themselves with determination, sincerity and fervor so that it may be a year amply celebrated in the whole world -- in the Dioceses, parishes and in every local community -- with the warm participation of our Catholic people who undoubtedly love their priests and want to see them happy, holy and joyous in their daily apostolic labors.

Many other aspects and initiatives could be mentioned that could enrich the Year for Priests, but here the faithful ingenuity of the local churches is called for. Thus, it would be good for every Dioceses and each parish and local community to establish, at the earliest opportunity, an effective program for this special year. Clearly it would be important to begin the Year with some notable event. The local Churches are invited on the 19th June next, the same day on which the Holy Father will inaugurate the Year for Priests in Rome, to participate in the opening of the Year, ideally by some particular liturgical act and festivity. Let those who are able most surely come to Rome for the inauguration, to manifest their own participation in this happy initiative of the Pope.

God will undoubtedly bless with great love this undertaking; and the Blessed Virgin Mary, Queen of the Clergy, will pray for each of you, dear priests

The above was borrowed from Zenit News to suggest a program by our Posts to honor their Chaplain  and Priests from their local Parish during the year of the Priest.

Gerard J. Mc Grade,PDC

Catholic Action Chairman

Department of New York

Catholic War Veterans of the USA

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4. LEGISLATIVE UPDATE:

 

5. FUND RAISING WEB SITE APPEAL:

Readers of this website can help support our hospitalized veterans in VA facilities around the State. Our volunteers, also known as Veterans Administration Volunteer Service(VAVS) in the Veterans Administration (VA), make timely visits to our servicemen and women, offering access for purchases at the VA retail store, wheeling them to Chapel services, making bedside visitations, arranging holiday programs and in summary, encouraging them back to health with the personal touch.

Your gift, which is tax deductible, can be sent to our Treasurer at:

Catholic War Veterans
346 Broadway - Room 812
Attn: Treasurer
New York, New York 10013

Please download the following form to send in with your gift: Gift Form Your support would be appreciated by our veterans, their sacrifices paid for the price of freedom.

 

6. Americanism

ALL ABOUT PATRIOTISM

  • Patriotism is remembering a veteran on more than veteran's day.
  • Patriotism is living for one's country, as well as dying for it, or willing to do so.
  • Patriotism is remembering the past, respecting the present, and preparing for the future.
  • Patriotism and volunteerism are synonymous. It is red, white, blue - and YOU!!

 

7. Catholic Action