Vol. I, Issue 2 Archbishop James V. Casey Council #9349 “We are here to serve, not to be served.” December 2015 The Messenger
CHARITY UNITY FRATERNITY PATRIOTISM Members of Council #9349 served CALENDAR of Thanksgiving lunch to approximately 155 members of the St. Frances Cabrini Silver Strands Seniors Group Council Activities on Thursday, November 19th. This also included the Parish Office Staff. December 2015 The Silver Strands is for seniors and is a monthly lunch gathering at St. Frances Cabrini. The event is coordinated by Judy Conrad who 2nd- Assembly Social Brecken- has been organizing the monthly function for ridge Brewery on Santa Fe several years. 2nd- Ladies Auxiliary Christ- The coun- cil provided mas Party the turkeys and 11th- Mid-Year Tng Registra- the trimmings. tion 5:00-7:00 pm Crown Plaza Fifteen (15) members of the coun- Hotel The council members person- 11th- Mid-Year Training w/ 1st ally served each of the Degree Exemplification 6:30- parishioners in attendance. 8:00 pm
12th- Mid-Year Tng Registra- cil prepared the turkey and all of tion 7:00am-4:00pm; General the trimmings which included Tng starts 8:00am bread stuffing, mashed potatoes, gravy and green beans. The council 12th- Christmas Party Social w/ members personally served each of State Officers starts 6:30pm the parishioners in attendance. Council members participating 13th- Mid-Year Meeting Pro- in the event were: Paul Basquez, Jack Bettinger, Raymond Durbala, gram Wrap Up Tony Giuliani, Jerry Hayes, Al Heroux, 16th- Officers/Directors Dave Kathman, Vern Meeting and Council Meeting Krier, Jim Noel, Bob Patterson, Jim Penta,
Tony Schaffhauser, 27th- No Parish Breakfast due Jack Sullivan, and KC to Christmas Holiday Van Nieman.
28th- No Council Meeting due (More photographs on to Christmas Holiday (See the page 5 and 6) 16th for meeting) The Messenger
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Published monthly by the Knights of Columbus Archbishop James V. Casey Council #9349 P.O. Box 620954 Littleton, CO 80162
SK Ernest Joas Photograph by Octaviano Grand Knight 303-740-7514 2015
SK Joseph O. Marquez, DEADLINE Editor FOR THE MESSENGER 303-933-8672 NEWSLETTER ARTICLES: 25TH OF EACH MONTH. The Messenger December 2015 “We are here to serve, not to be served” Page 3 Council Officers Knight of the Month: Joe Birge 2015-2016
Chaplain ince joining the Knights on April 15, 2015, Father Sean McGrath S Joe has progressed on to receive his 2nd and [email protected] 3rd Degrees and was nominated to Supreme to Grand Knight be the Financial Secretary of Council 9349 and Ernest Joas has performed admirably in that position. [email protected] In addition, he is an enthusiastic participant 303-740-7514 in service program activities such as street clean- Deputy Grand Knight ups, serving at Ciderfest, church usher, yard work for Seniors and Richard Simpson Culture of Life activities such as putting up and taking down white [email protected] crosses.
Chancellor He has attended almost all of the council business meetings, Mike Schmisek met with our insurance representative and has actively and success- [email protected] fully recruited for the council. In addition, his prompt and accurate
Financial Secretary handling of the Council's financial matters takes a great deal of Joe Birge time. [email protected]
Treasurer Curt Siroky [email protected]
Advocate Bill Lahey [email protected]
Recorder Doug Cook [email protected]
Warden Ed Dean [email protected]
Outside Guard Richard Mann [email protected]
Inside Guard Robert Newman [email protected]
Web Master Tino Martinez [email protected]
Lecturer Art Hinkel [email protected]
1st Year Trustee Tino Martinez
2nd Year Trustee Mike Smoody
3rd Year Trustee Frank McGinley
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Honoring Our Brothers: Brother Knight’s Celistino Tino Martinez Birthdays December 2015 K Tino Martinez was born in 12/1 William Krempasky S Monte Vista, Colorado in the San Luis Val- ley on May 22, 1953. His father farmed in the area of Alamosa. He 12/2 Jerry Gomez attended elementary school in Thornton, Colorado at Holy Cross Catholic School. He continued at Mullen High School, and Highland 12/2 Edwin Dean High School. He graduated from Highland High School in 1971. In 1971, a Mountain States Telephone and Telegraph Compa- 12/4 Robert O'Connor ny representatives came to Highland High School to recruit workers. 12/6 Anthony Castillo He applied and was immediately hired. During his time with Mountain States, U. S. West, and 12/7 Allen Becker Quest, he held several positions including in- staller, lineman, central office technician, test 12/8 Jerome Boswell technician, union steward, 1st level manager,
12/9 Eloy Gonzales 2nd level manager, 3rd level manager and direc- tor. 12/9 Paul Scarponcini In 2001, Quest offered a severance package to it’s eligible employees and he accepted. He 12/10 Donald Moniak was a Director of Service Assurance at the time of his severance. Also, during 12/11 Nicholas Patrick his employment with the tele- 12/14 Marcel Savoie phone companies, he was able to earn a college de- gree through the University of Phoenix with the 12/15 Gerard Beigel company paying for the tuition. Since 2002, Tino has done consulting work with 12/19 Jeremy McCombs telecommunication industry companies. At present, he is working as an engineer for Sports Authority 12/22 Stephen Funk and is responsible for several stores in area. 12/23 George Hutchison Tino met his wife Denise where he was working. Both were tele- communication professional. Tino and Denise have been married for 12/24 Christopher twenty-seven (27) years and have two children; Mariah and Camer- Bullotta on. They also have two grandchildren. Tino and Denise enjoy motor- cycle touring. Their favorite tours are to southern Colorado and 12/24 Gregory Homer northern New Mexico where they enjoy the local food and the great 12/27 Julius Cardosi scenery. Tino credits his wife Denise for his strong spiritual beliefs. Tino joined the Knights of Columbus about ten (10) years ago at HAPPY BIRTHDAY Light of World Roman Catholic Church Council #12567 on West AND Bowles Avenue. About eight (8) years ago, he transferred to Coun- BEST WISHES! cil #9349 after consulting with Brother Jerry Lovato. Jerry helped him decide to make the move. Since joining the Knights, Tino has held several positons in- cluding Guard, Treasure, Deputy Grand Knight and Grand Knight (2014-2015) and is now a Trustee for the council. He is also a Sir Knight. December 2015 “We are here to serve, not to be served” Page 5 THANKSGIVING LUNCHEON! The Messenger Page 6 “We are here to serve, not to be served”
THANKSGIVING LUNCHEON! December 2015 “We are here to serve, not to be served” Page 7
Congratulations to our new 3rd Degree Members!
John Barder Pat Coyne Andre Gbenado
Gerald Hardesty Gus Hartman Alan Sschanher The Messenger Page 8 “We are here to serve, not to be served” Council Death of Conversation Directors
Church Director Bill Krempasky [email protected]
Family Director Jum Gunning [email protected]
Culture of Life Director Richard Kositzke [email protected]
Youth Directors Tom O’Neill [email protected] Chris Bullotta [email protected]
Membership Director Jack Sullivan [email protected]
Council Activities Director Russ Tirella [email protected]
Community Activities Director Ed Dean [email protected]
Charity - Our Catholic faith teaches us to “Love thy neighbor as thyself.” Members of the Knights of Columbus show love for their neighbors by conducting food drives and donating the food to local soup kitchens and food pantries, by volunteering at Special Olympics, and by supporting, both spiritually and materially, mothers who choose life for their babies. Knights recog- nize that our mission, and our faith in God, compels us to action. There is no better way to experience love and compassion than by help- ing those in need, a call we answer every day. Source: The Knights of Columbus December 2015 “We are here to serve, not to be served” Page 9
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 9349 The Past Grand Knight’s Dinner will be rescheduled for a more convenient time at a more affordable location. Minutes of Council Meeting November 18, 2015 The highway cleanup will be rescheduled when we have a chairman for the activity. Opening Committee Reports Membership Committee: Deputy Grand Knight Richard Simpson (substituting for GK Ernest Joas) opened the meeting at 7:20 following the Jack Sullivan congratulated the new 2nd/3rd Degree mem- rosary. Forty members were present. bers present and Joe Marquez asked them to stay for pic- tures after the meeting. Inside Guard Bob Newman reported (for Warden Ed Dean) that all present were in possession of their current member- Tony Schaffhauser, filling in for Jack in for the past month, ship cards. reported that we had 16 new 2nd/3rd members at the Nov. 7 Exemplification at St Marks. Eight of the 3rd Degree DGK Simpson led the opening prayer and Pledge of Alle- members were new Knights within the past year. The other giance to the Flag. eight had been 1st Degree for 2-28 years. The Recorder (Tony Schaffhauser substituting for Doug Jack stressed that we all need to be active recruiters and he Cook) called the roll. All were present except for the fol- needs additional Mentors for the new members. Please con- lowing officers who had been excused: GK Ernest Joas, tact him. Chaplin Rev. Sean McGrath, Warden Ed Dean, Recorder Retention Committee: Doug Cook. Mike Schmisek reported that several members in arrears that Approval of minutes of previous meeting: delayed because were contacted had not received invoices. Eight of those con- minutes were not published due to the Recorder’s comput- tacted have paid and an additional six said they wanted to con- er problems. tinue and were invoiced. Four delinquent members said they Report of Admissions Committee and reading of Applica- wanted to withdraw and were asked to send withdrawal letters. tions, Reinstatements, and Transfers. The applications of Several others could not be contacted due to incorrect email three potential new members were approved: Andy Vieyra, addresses and/or non-operating phone numbers. According to Neil Norton, and Michael Vanotta. Also three Reinstate- his list there were still 108 members in arrears and Mike asked ments were approved: James Bonato, Christian Riken, and that all those assigned to contact members in arrears continue Gregory Ryan. their efforts. Grand Knight’s Report Charity Committee: DGK Simpson welcomed District Deputy Frank McGinley Recommended $100 for the St Frances Cabrini Respect Tony Giuliani was thanked for chairing the VFW Dinner. Life Committee. Moved, Seconded, and passed unanimous- It was a great success and the speaker was very interesting. ly. Thanks also to great food prepared by Ray Durbala and No recommendations on the following: Solidarity Cross crew and decadent Baklava baked by Adalia Simpson. Project of K of C, Chalices for the Congo. Thanks to Acting Membership Chairman Tony Schaffhau- nd rd Pending recommendations awaiting proposals for review: ser and all who helped make the 2 & 3 Degree Exempli- Guest House, Catholic Charities, and Pennies from Heaven. fication Nov 7 at St Mark a huge success for our council. Treasurer’s Report: Treasurer Curt Siroky reported a Thanks to Ray Durbala and all who helped cook the Silver $22,863.42 balance in our main operating account including a Strands Thanksgiving Dinner which will be served Nov. $4,897 deduction in the Kitchen Account. 19, rescheduled from Nov 17 due to the snow. Financial Secretary’s Report: FS Joe Birge reported he and Thanks to Ernest Cushing for volunteering to take the job Curt have been working diligently to resolve all the transactions of Kitchen Manager. and that all accounts are now in order. Approval of minutes of previous meeting: delayed because Report of Trustees: No report minutes were not published due to the Recorder’s comput- Chancellor’s Report on Vocations: No report er problems. Report of Service Program Director Richard Simpson: Joe Burge was presented the Knight of the Month award Respect Life: no report for November. DGK Simpson read Joe’s accomplishments Church: no report for our Council since joining 4/15/15. He received his 4th Degree Report: FN Richard Simpson reported the follow- 2nd/3rd Degree 5/9/15, was approved by Supreme as our ing activities: Financial Secretary in June, and has performed admirably VFW Dinner had 24 participants from the Littleton VFW in that position. He has also participated in many Council Post and Assembly 2813. The talk by Sgt, Jeff Burke was service projects and recruited a new member, qualifying very interesting. him for the Shining Armor Award. Four Sir Knights participated in the rosary at Ft Logan on Upcoming activities: Veterans Day. Parish Breakfast Nov. 22: Event Manager Ken Sharp The Flag and Pledge of Allegiance presentation at St Ber- Corporate Communion Nov. 29: The Assemble will coor- nadette Catholic School was greatly appreciated by the dinate and provide the Color Corps. Tony Schaffhauser students and staff. Tony Giuliani, Ernest Joas, Walt Hunter, volunteered to organize a luncheon after mass. (Continued on page 10) The Messenger Page 10 “We are here to serve, not to be served”
Minutes (continued from page 9) 9:15a Sunday masses. The proposal was approved by a vote and Bob Patterson made the presentation. of 38-2. Doug Cook became a 4th Degree member at the Nov. 15 DGK Simpson asked if we need to have a meeting in De- Exemplification in Limon. cember in view of the Mid-Year and other KC activities. Field Agent Report: Jeff Smith was not present. The consensus was that we do need a meeting for planning Report of the District Deputy: DD Frank McGinley reported the Italian Dinner, Parish Breakfast and other activities on the following items: coming up in January and February. The meeting is moved The Annual Fraternal Survey is due in January. We need to up on the schedule to December 16 to avoid conflicts with start planning for it. Christmas week. State Mid-Year Meeting 12/11-13 at Denver Crown Plaza. Good of the Order: The Recorder read the names on the Sick 1st Degree on 12/11, Kids Christmas party 12/12. and Distressed list and we prayed for their improved health. The Pennies From Heaven: we have a jar to collect $1 dona- names will be published in the newsletter. The Worthy Lecturer tions for members not having their rosaries at the meetings. has prepared meatball sandwiches and other goodies for enjoy- ment after the meeting. The Council should look into the Hour of Prayer program. Closing: After the readings and prayers, the meeting was ad- Unfinished Business: None journed at 8:30p New Business: Jack Sullivan proposed starting a Corporate Communion Respectfully submitted by Tony Schaffhauser for Recorder Sunday breakfast for all members and their families. Broth- Doug Cook. er Ray is willing to prepare breakfast casseroles and we could also have fruit, coffee cake and a kids menu. This could be funded from donations. This would be a good opportunity to meet other KC families, especially for new members and their families. The discussion focused on the need for advanced approval from the church for the facili- ties and planning with the Corporate Communion mass schedule. It is probably only feasible for the 7:15a and
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