Father Rizer Council #6828

“Even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give up His life a ransom for many” (Mk 10:35-45)

Grand Knight January 2013 Activities Port – Homeless Shelter Sat/Sun, Jan 5/6 Elmer May (757) Business Meeting Thurs, Jan 10 259-9905 Grand Knight’s Comments January 2013 [email protected] Lapel Rose Distribution - Sat/Sun, January 12/13 after Masses DecemberFree 2012 Throw was a Competition special Month Sat,emphasizing Jan 19, 8 our – 11AM, “Traditional Walsingham Christmas Williamsburg, VA 23188 st th Donations” of more Program than $1,000 Meeting to: Sister– 1 Degree Niski (PORT); - Thurs, AVALON; , Jan 24 Military Ministry; Laboure’ SocietyMarch for Aspirant For Life Nuns; Bus Trip and St.to DCBede - Friday, Hispanic January Ministry. 25 PGK Bart Crews and his KCIC sales team did a great job in their KCIC sales and Deputy Grand Knight collected more than $2,000, donated to the Ft. Eustis Wounded Warriors. Tom Barr PGK Jack Tier and his Christmas Parking Team performed in an outstanding manner in parking, without an incident, an overflow attendance at the Christmas Eve 4 PM (757) 345-9410 Mass. [email protected] Proceeds from BINGO (George Vadas and Ted Ratkus) and W&M Concessions (Mike Harris and Bob Garcia) permit our Council to perform our charitable works. The Month focused on the Highlight of Christians Throughout the World, the Birth of Jesus Financial Secretary Christ, on Christmas Day. God’s Blessings were given to our Father Rizer Council #6828 and to our families. Bob Burke January 2013, is filled with activities for our Council, Church, and Community. 129 MOHOGANY RUN On Saturday 5 Jan. and Sunday 6 Jan. 2013 we support the PORT effort starting at 5:45 WILLIAMSBURG, VA 23188 PM Sat 5 Jan. thru 7:45 AM Sun 6 Jan. Our Council will provide 30 Brother Knights, (757)206-1091 doing God’s work, under the coordination of Brian Gillette. Our Business Meeting, Thursday 10 Jan will cover activities for January and planning [email protected] for February 2013. All Brother Knights are urged to attend. Our Pastor, Monsignor Michael McCarron’s Farewell Mass and Reception (following Mass) will be conducted on Sunday 13 Jan at St. Bede. Chancellor Our Worthy Deputy Grand Knight, Tom Barr, will continue sign- ups for Lapel Rose James Town Distribution, after Masses on 12 Jan. and 13 Jan at St. Bede, under the coordination of PGK Don Seger. Sign-ups will be available to support the Free Throw Competition (757) 564-7063 on Sat 19 Jan, 8-11 AM at Walsingham; Coordinated by Brother Arthur “Rocky” [email protected] Natchus. Our Program Meeting featuring the First Degree will be conducted on Thurs 24 Jan at 7:30 PM, Parish Ctr. Coordination: Membership Director PGK Jack Tier. Chaplain March 4 Life, Friday 25 Jan, Wash, DC; the day starts with 7 AM Mass at St. Bede. (See details later in the newsletter) Coordination: Bert Hilburger and Bob Hinger.

Vivat Jesus, Warden Elmer May 1 Mike McDermott Jr. Grand Knight Father Rizer Council #6828

Family of the Month

“As the family goes, so goes the nation and so goes the whole world in which we live” Pope John Paul II

The Family of the Month is that of Brother, PGK, Jack Tier and wife Bert. PGK Jack Tier is our Membership Director and takes a key part in our Council activities. Bert is very active in our KofC Ladies Social Group and in Parish Ministries.

Congratulations to Jack and Bert! P.O.R.T. (Feed the Hungry, Knight of the Month House the Homeless) “He’s not heavy, he’s my brother” th th The Knight of the Month is Brother Bob Jan 5 thru Jan 6 2013 Barron. Brother Barron is our Council’s 3 Shifts needed: Outside Guard and supports each effort we have within our Council. He is a key 1st Shift - 5:45 - 9:00 PM . -12 persons volunteer for our Council’s many Social 2nd Shift -8:45PM. - 4:45AM - 6 persons Programs. 3rd Shift - 4:30. - 7:45AM - 12 persons We still need help on shift 3!!! Thank You Brother Bob. Wives, Teenagers, friends welcome.

Where - FIRST BAPTIST CHURCH, REMINDER – it the start of a new 12716 WARICK BLVD., NEWPORT year and we have 2 major items for you NEWS, VA to complete – Dues and our Annual Survey. Please respond to our Worthy Financial Secretary, Bob Burke when he solicits your participation.

2013 Dues are Due – send $35 to Bob at 2 129 MOHOGANY RUN Father Rizer Council #6828

Jack Tier All of St Bede’s parishioners and guests at the 4 PM Christmas Mass were “Nice”… No “Naughties” were reported… Ah, Peace on Earth…

FUNDRAISING CORNER Once again the Fr Rizer Council excelled in its traffic control and parking ministry… Over 400 vehicles were parked plus another 150 or so shuttled from Green Springs Chapel lots… Amazingly the lots were cleared and all departed prior to 6 PM…I sure hope Santa was watching… Actually, I know it was the Holy Spirit working through us…Peace on Earth, at least at St Bede’s… Yes! Big thanks to our team of knights, family Please see George Vadas (566-1622), or Ted members, shuttle drivers & traffic controllers, Ratkus (870-6199) to volunteer. veterans and rookies… Bus drivers: Tom Barr, Nate Wharton, Bob Garcia, Bob Hinger, and marshellers: Bob Barron, Mike McDermott Jr., Next BINGO – Sun, Jan 20th. John Morrisette, Andre Provoncha, Jeff Painter, Bob Burke, Jim Hubbard, Mike rd We received $850 for 3 qtr. Harris, Mike Elko, Ben Liam, new brother - Thanks to all volunteers!! Giancarlo Di Fazio, and of course the Premier Parker himself Al Jeroszewicz. Jack Tier, CINC Parking… <<< W&M CONSESSIONS>>>

Stand by for info on W&M Basketball season…

Please let Mike Harris (575-3338) or Bob Garcia (570-8850) know if you can help.

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State Championship in Richmond in March! Several of our council-level champions have taken state titles. Interested in helping ? please contact me. Thanks. Vivat Jesus, Rocky **************************** Membership Director Don’t forget the 1st Degree this Jan 24th and nd th Debonair Andre Provoncha greats riders our council hosted 2 Degree Feb 28 . Thanks to all for proudly wearing your KofC pins and name badges. Vivat Jesus! Jack Tier

March For Life Jan 25, 2013

March for Life is Friday, Jan 35 th Father Rizer Council will coordinate St Bede’s annual bus trip Veteran Nate Wharton waits for ‘H’ hour to the March for Life rally held in Washington, ********************************* DC on Friday, Jan 25th as we’ve done every year. BASKETBALL FREE THROW There will be a 7 AM Mass at St. Bede followed CHAMPIONSHIP The Free Throw by a silent procession to the Memorial for the Championship will take place on January 19, Unborn prior to boarding buses at 8 AM. Saturday morning at Walsingham Academy’s We reserved three buses. One bus will Chismer Gym in a Best-of-15 Shootout. return immediately after the march (around 4:30 In the past several years, Fr. Rizer champions PM) and arrive at St Bede’s around 8 PM. A box have advanced to the follow-on District dinner will be available to eat on this bus. The competition in February and on to the Best-of-25 other bus will stop at the National Basilica after the march for a tour and prayers. This bus will

“Even the Son of Man did not come to be served, but to serve, and to give up His life a ransom for many” (Mk 10:35-45) stop in Fredericksburg for dinner and return to St Team Rizer - 2012 Bede’s around 10 PM. The cost per seat will be $25.00. There is a discount for families and school children. (Children thru College are $10; Families are $40). There will be an opportunity for Youth to attend the Youth Rally at Verizon Center at 8AM and then go to the Rally, this will be coordinated by Richmond diocese and the St Bede Youth Director.

Please reserve a seat by 10 January, 2013. Payment is due by January 15th, 2013.

********************************* Virginia State Council launches Polar Plunge fundraising effort State-wide rd We could use a few more ‘swimmers’ but Fr Rizer is fielding its 3 team! Please consider joining him by signing up on-line at: http://www.firstgiving.com/polarplungeva/2013pol arplungeVA/teams

********************************* Please keep our sick Brothers and their Families in your prayers Mike McDermott Jr is our team Captain Flip DeCamp, Dierdra McQuade (PJ’s this year. So far he has the following brothers on his team: Jim Green, Jim Town, daughter), Janice Martinez, LT Rafael Chico Bill Westerman, Mike Harris. (Henry’s son), Mark May (Elmer’s son) And all our family and friends who are in need of God’s healing Grace…

P ROGRAMS, MEETINGS, EVENTS

January 2013 February 2013 Port – Homeless Shelter Polar Plunge Sat/Sun, Jan 5/6 Sat evening to Sun morning Sat, Feb 2nd Va Beach/Atlantic Ocean!

Business Meeting Business Meeting Thursday, January 10 Thursday, Feb 14 7:30 PM at the Parish Center 7:30 PM at the Parish Center

Lapel Rose Distribution Valentine Sweetheart Dinner Sat/Sun, January 12/13 after Masses Saturday Feb 16th - TBD

Free Throw Competition Lenten Soup Super Saturday, January 19 Friday – TBD 8 – 11AM, Walsingham Program Meeting – 2 nd Degree Program Meeting – 1 st Degree Thursday, Feb 28th Thursday, , January 24th 7:30 PM at the Parish Center 7:30 PM at the Parish Center Coming in March… March For Life Bus Trip to DC Blitz Open House Friday, January 25 Easter Parking

W&M Basketball Concessions TBD First Saturday’s Brothers for Breakfast – now on Sat following business Mtg Jan 12th Golden Corral on Bypass Road in Williamsburg. Show time – 9:00AM or close. Please call Brother Mike McDermott, Jr. (757-784-4394) for details. Wives Group Meeting Note: Calendar of Events can be found on our Council’s Website: www.fatherrizercouncil6828.org/calendar.htm TBD