The Communicator Knights of Columbus Immaculate Conception Council 11991, Goose Creek, SC

Volume 17, Issue 05 Editor: SK Steve Ekhaml, Lecturer November, 2014

“That all of us would give of our time, talent and treasure November Birthdays: 1 – Charles Paluch; 3- David F. God determines who walks into your July Birthdays: st st to the service of others. Keeping those things to ourselves Pappas; 5- Remigio Silva; 6- Gary Arquisola, Robert Dunigan; life....it's up to you to decide who you let Reginald Moreno 1 , Thomas Risso 1 , Sal simply isn’t a path to happiness or holiness.” (#4 from “A 7- Jeremy Rodriguez; 9 – Jonathan Santana, Mark Zito; 10 – Muscarella 3rd, Rev. Anastacio Villaluz 8th, Mark Priest’s Top Ten Wish List”) Luis Class-Aviles, Timothy J. Kenefick; 11 – Michael Morris; walk away, who you let stay, and who you Phillips 8th ,Christopher Totolo 10th, Wendell 13 – Jason Lowe, Simeon Reyes; 14 – Lestor Rozier; 17 – Mark refuse to let go." Williams 15th Scott Balsitis 16th, Leonard Tittle Chaplain: Telephone Spouse Chollett; 19 – Lawrence Roberts; 20 – Edward Cavadias, COUNCIL OFFICERS 2011-2012______17th , Robert Johnston 21st, Paul Reece 21st John Rev. Jason Caganap 843- 572-1270 Stanley Kozakiewicz ; 27 – Robert Gallagher ; 2 8 – Hector Chaplain: Telephone Spouse th th Grand Knight: Figueroa; 30 – Andrew Bergamo. Flinn 24 , Francis Mullady 24 Ronald Snyder Rev. Nicholas Capetola 572-1270 th st st Steven Gearhart 843-797-6296 Nan 29 , Dominic Dermine 31 , Thomas Stanfill 31 , th Grand Knight: Deputy Grand Knight: November Anniversaries: Wendell & Patricia Williams 9 , th Anniversaries in July Frank Strunk 843-797-8268 Carol Glenn & Paulette Le Pine 12 , Edward & Ashley Karabees Michael Cousino 843- 607-1007 Lynn Financial Secretary: 14th, Charles & Nancy Paluch 14th, James & Stephanie Rice Deputy Grand Knight: Gordon & Virginia Stevenson 7/4, , Chad & Joy Lawrence Roberts, PGK 843-860-4077 Pam 18th, Thomas & Cheryl Stanfill 19th, Gerard & Kathleen Geier Pelagio Caoile 843-553-9487 Irma Huber 7/4, John & Wilma Sheil 7/6, Gregory & Recorder: 23rd, Michael & Lynn Cousino 27th, Benneditto & Marie Financial Secretary Rebecca Cissell 7/7, Harold & Christine Phillips William Davis 843-557-8356 Magrone 27th Lawrence Roberts 843- 860-4077 Pam 7/11, John & Cheryl Mallon 7/15, John & Treasurer: Recorder: Rosemarie Benecki 716, Michael & Dawn Boone Joseph O’Saben 843-797-7622 Lorraine William Davis 843- 670-5930 7/21, Michael & Betty Niermann 7/21, Chancellor: 2014-2015 COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN: Treasurer: Windell Bunton 843-494-4454 Bernadette Joseph O’Saben 843-797-7622 Lorraine 2011-2012 COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN: Program Director: Pelagio Caolie Advocate: Program Director: Frank Strunk Chancellor: John Camp 843-553-7277 Church Director: Michael Arcady Windell Bunton 843-553-4096 Irma Church Director: Robert Rose Warden: Youth Director Thomas Arnold Youth Director Thomas Arnold Daryl Lareau 843-797-0258 Saundra Vocation Chairman: Edward Cavadias Advocate: Kevin Carter 843-696-5394 Cindy Vocation Chairman: ------Inside Guard: Community Director: Donald Bailey Community Director: Leonard Tittle Warden: Paul A. Reece 843- 572-0576 Carmen Pro-Life Representative: John Flinn, PGK Pro-Life Representatives: Tim Kenefick Outside Guard: Council Director: Robert Ashton Frank Strunk 843-607-5768 Carol Joseph Anonie John Sheil 843-863-0495 Wilma Public Relations: Don Baily Inside Guard: Lecturer: Family Director: Edward Cavadias Paul A. Reece 843-572-0576 Carmen Council Director: ------Public Relations: ------Steve Ekhaml 843-771-4756 Bridget Membership Director: John Flinn, PGK Outside Guard: Trustee 3 Yr. Recruitment Committee: Michael Cousino, PGK, FN John Sheil 843-863-0495 Wilma Family Director: ------Membership Director: John Flinn Pelagio “Jerry” Caoile, PGK 843-607-1007 Irma Recruitment Committee: Russ Whited, PGK Lecturer: Trustee 2 Yr. Recruitment Committee: Thomas Karabees, PGK Benny Samson 843-572-0699 Nancy Recruitment Committee: Michael Cousino Michael Cousino, PGK 843-607-1007 Lynn Retention Chairman: John Flinn, PGK Recruitment Committee: Pelagio Caolie Trustee 3 Yr. Trustee 1 Yr. Charity Committee: Ronald Snyder, PGK Russ Whited 843-761-7711 Mary Recruitment Committee: Russ Whited Russ Whited, PGK 843-572-0431 Mary Russ Whited, PGK Retention Chairman: Michael Cousino District Deputy: Howard Jackson, PGK Trustee 2 Yr. Thomas Karabees 843-572-0431 Pat Patrick Davis 843-830-5939 Good of the Order: Field Agent: Trustee 1 Yr. We ask you to pray for, Steve Kramp, FICF 843-475-7922 KC Good of the Order: Harold Phillips 843-572-1296 Christine Wilma Sheil, Ginny Stevenson, Cindy Nugent, District Deputy: Knight Of The Month: Paul Reece Further, let us continue to pray for the complete healing of Past Brandon Chambers 843-224-3022 Deacon Joe Anonie, John Vohs

State Deputy Richard Koehler, Deacon Joe Anonie; Brother Field Agent: Family Of The Month: Donald and Anna Flowers John Sheil and his wife Wilma; Brother John Mallon and his Steve Kemp ------wife, Cheryl; SK George Barber, PGK, Council 6726; Jean Charity Committee: Website: Tenney; Lynn Cousino wife of Brother PGK/FN Mike Gene Alaura, PGK, Gene Janikowski, PGK You can also view the Communicator and the Calendar Cousino; Sherry Flinn; Brother Bob McIntyre and Brother on the K of C website http:/KofC11991.selip.org/ or Joshua T. Lowe; SK Tony Baiocco, PGK, Eugene Alaura, Tom Karabees, PGK kofc11991.com via UKnight on the kofc.org webwite. PGK, Brother John Vohs, Violet King, Jane Kubasko, Catalina Knights proud of their membership will wear their name Wilson mother of Brother Joe Schepisi, Warren Schepisi son of Knight Of The Month: TBA badges anytime they are at Church. Brother Joe Schepisi, Becky Guenthner. Family Of The Month: TBA

Grand Knight: Michael Cousino

ACTIVE MILITARY

PLEASE PRAY FOR THE FOLLOWING ACTIVE DUTY Deputy Grand Knight: PERSONNEL: Mohse E. Alcantara, USN; Sgt Bruce Gene Jerry Caolie Alexander, Jr, USMC; SSgt Mary Ault, USAF; David B. Blom,

USN; MSgt Jason Brown, USAF; LCDR Samuel N. Caoile

MD, USN; MSgt Thomas J Cardno, USMC; LTC Oscar K. What a wonderful “Full House”, the installation banquet Diano, USA; SPC Christian Ellis, USA; PV2 Carlos B. Eraula, GRAND KNIGHT was. USA; PO2 Francisco B. Eraula, USN; PFC Milton Grant, Jr, USMC; SGT John Paul Karabees, USA; Private Michael Luker, About 2 months ago I was not a person that asked for help Steven P. Gearhart or direction. But, when I realized how much work there is USAR; SGT William Lynch, USA; EDMC Scott MacFarlane, to prepare for this council year. I became worried and Greetings Brother Knights, USN; Wilfredo Martell, USA; TSgt James McLarty, Army asked for help and direction from the previous officers. I National Guard; SGT Arbie Ignatius Melendrez, USA; David & I have been a Knight since October 1985. I Zita Merrick, USAF; PFC Ken Mitre, USA; SGT Chris Moody, received a lot of excellent advice, from a score of officers. As November approaches it is nice to witness the changes of received my First Degree through Council 6726, USA; SSG James Munro, USA; Capt. Melissa K. Opheim, Thank you all. But, isn’t that what the Knights are all fall. The heat and humidity departs us and the cool evening Hanahan-Goose Creek, Second and Third USAF; Capt. Chris Pearson, USAF; Seaman Joseph F. Petrus, about? Helping others. That’s when the “Full House” idea temperatures create a colorful time of the year. Everyone is Degrees at Council 7469, St. Joan of Arc in busy making ready for the winter months ahead as is our IV, USN; Anthony Dainell Pettigrew II, USA; Lcpl Chris became real. A group of Catholic men sharing ideas and Yorktown, Virginia. I was exemplified into the Council preparing for Christmas. October was probably one Schneider, USMC; SGT William H. Stasiek, USA; Saji experiences, working together on Church and Charitable Thomas; SSgt Randy Treadway, USAF; SPC David J. Turner, Fourth Degree in February 2008 and an active of the most active months I have witnessed in a while. As I projects, wouldn’t it be wonderful if the Knights of USA; Matt Winters, USAF; PO1 Michael Worthem, member with Msgr. Richard C. Madden projected in my column last month it was going to get busy. Columbus had more Knights on their roster? USN; SGT Charline Yangco Gallegos, USA;PO1 Robert W. Assembly 1900, Summerville. I have previously We started the month with a Trash and Treasure sale in the The “Full House” idea starts with recruiting more Zahrn. held positions as Inside Guard, Recorder and church parking lot. With the help of several Knights we sold members. This would allow the Knights to give more over $967.00 in food and merchandise. The day was Warden (interim), and the Purser with Assembly time to charities. This time would give us the opportunity beautiful, the crowd was interesting and the comradery of the “Lord, hold our troops in Your loving hands. Protect them as 1900, soon to be installed as Captain. th to demonstrate our unity. This unity would give us the Council was great. The Tootsie Roll Campaign on the 10 they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless Lynn and I have been married for 35 years and acts they perform on our behalf. We ask this in the name of opportunity to be more fraternal. THIS IS the very essence was stressful. Scrambling on the telephone trying to fill 92 are parishioners at Immaculate Conception since Jesus, Our Lord and Savior. Amen” of the Knights of Columbus! volunteer hours standing in front of Walmart was difficult to 1981. We have three adult children; Patrick, A “Full House”, I believe, will be a dynamic and say the least but as always, 11991 stepped in and did an Sarah and Miriam and six grandchildren all outstanding job collecting for the program. Thank you to all If you have a family member in the active military and would successful council. So I am proposing the following goal; residing in the Goose Creek area. I have remained of the Knights who participated. Many of you went above and like them added to the list, email me at: [email protected] The Knights of Columbus want to ask every eligible actively involved in the parish as Eucharistic beyond with volunteering hours which is very much parishioner to become an active member of the Knights. th Minister, and Minister of Hospitality, and I appreciated. Tuesday the 14 again the Knights were there We do NOT want to hear, “I have never been asked!” anticipate great success for the Council this year supporting the St Francis Caracciolo Café as we served 186 Communication is the key, so I am declaring an open door th and I strongly encourage ALL of our Knights to meals. Fast forward to the 16 and we pulled off one of the policy. If you have any ideas or concerns about “Full most productive Operation Hope Social and Auctions of all get involved! Many hands make for light work House” or, if you have someone I should talk with, please time. Many thanks to our chair and co-chairs along with the and we have much work to accomplish this call. The officers of this council KEEP CHRIST IN support staff that solicited the local community bringing to fraternal year particularly by improving CHRISTMAS CARD SALE the auction something for everyone. A big thank you to Gene membership, not necessarily by numbers but by and Sophia Alaura who served the best meal ever. I guess as Please continue to support the sale of Keep Christ in Christmas cards, lapel pins and magnets. Sales will be after every Mass member dedication. I ask that all of us share our we look back it was very tiring and extremely stressful but time and talents to actively support the various then again fun as we bring personal stories of our endeavors during our Service Sunday weekends and at any Knight Council, parish and family activities. As the of people watching. I am extremely proud of our Council and sponsored event (socials, auction, dinners, etc.). happy to announce that we made it. We have met and FRATERNAL AGENT will be more effective with the support of this parish. We motto of Grand Knight Russ Whited states, let's exceeded our goal of $10,400.00 to Operation Hope. We can also have applications at the back table, if you would like all make Council 11991 a FULL HOUSE! rest for only a short period because we will be challenged Steve Kramp, FICF to take one with you. If you are a Knight, be a Knight! once again in November and December. We need to produce In closing, I would like to thank, all the Council officers $448.00 for the Bishops Ultrasound Machine Program and we Dear Brother Knights, and directors that have made a commitment for this year. Vivat Jesus have Adopt a Family approaching in early December. This will be a challenging year and I appreciate and thank Jerry Caolie, DGK On a solemn note we lost a Brother Knight this month. November is the time for Thanksgiving. We should be thanking you for your dedication. Brother Ralph Keene passed and our prayers go out to his God for all that he has given to us and all that he has entrusted Finally, I am asking Knights of Columbus brothers, their wife Violet and family. to us. For most of us, among other things, he has given us a families and Parishioners to join us, on this quest, to help We are now five months into this fraternal year. It is now family. Depending on our age, that may be a wife and little us recruit and to make this Council the best we can be. time for a self-reflection on not what the Council can do to children, or maybe grown children or even grandchildren or help you but what can you personally bring to the Council great grandchildren. Or if we are single or are married and Thank you and God Bless. next year to promote and continue the growth. We will be childless, maybe it is nieces and nephews that we feel a desire looking for new Officers and Directors for next year. If you to assist. Vivat Jesus have interest please contact a Trustee or myself. Michael Cousino, DGK Regardless of how we are connected to family, we owe it to them to protect them. Maybe all we need is a will or an estate Active Military Vivat Jesus plan to complete everything that is needed. Maybe we have a

Steven P Gearhart young family and are very short of the protection that we feel Grand Knight obligated to provide, but just haven’t gotten around to EXPOSURE: Capt. William Bowers, SFC Zachery Connerty, completing. Or maybe we don’t need any life insurance, but it After taking office I have noticed that many Knights do Lt. Col. Oscar Diano, David & Zita Merrick, Matt Knights in Action – Fall 2014 would be in our best interest to look into some permanent not wear their name badge when they go to Church or Winters, Msgt. Jason Brown, EDMC Scott insurance or long term care, just to provide peace of mind, or to attend a committee meeting at the Church. MacFarlane, Saji Thomas, Andy Morin, PFC. avoid giving more to Uncle Sam (another relative) than we I’m asking ALL Knights to wear their name badge: Ken Mitre, Sgt. John Karabees, 2nd Lt. Chris need to give to him. This includes Ushers, Eucharistic Ministers, Committee Pearson, Pvt. Michael Luker, SgtArbie members, Officers, Directors, Deacons, Priest, and the Melendrez, Seaman Joseph Petras, Sgt. William If you don’t know what you should be doing—or know that you Council at large. Stasick, Samuel Caoile MD, Sgt. Bruce need something more—why not check out what you should be th All a Knight has to do to be considered an active Knight Alexander Jr., Members of the 15 Aitlift doing with a brother Knight? A professional who has some of Squadron CAFB, Lepl Schneider, PFC1 Chase the best products from one of the premier companies in the US.  12 hours a year reading the weekly church bulletin, st And these products are only available to the Knights and their the state and local council communicator and the Owens, Michael Goodale, NM3 Kyle Longo, 1 dependents? Supreme Council magazine, the Columbia. Marine Logistics Group, Ben Bartlett, PV2 Carlos Ertila, PO2 Francisco Eraula, CC Capt.  2 hours a year volunteering at a council at an event Vern Param, Vernie Param, US Army 215 BSB For a free evaluation, why not give me a call? of their interest. Alpha Distribution, Mohse Alcantara

Your Brother Knight,  2 hours a year attending two council prayer services with their family. Steve Kramp, FICF If you have a family member in the active  2 hours a year on a council sponsored family (843) 771-2437 (Office) military and would like them added to the list (843) 475-7922 (Mobile) project or event. st email me at: [email protected] Knights Help Celebrate 1 Anniversary of the Saint  2 hours a year attending one council meeting, if it Francis Caracciolo Café’ is a good meeting they will attend more.  4 hours a year attending a council social function You can also view the Communicator and the Brother Knights of Council 11991 were honored to help with their family. Calendar on the K of C website: celebrate the 1st Anniversary of the Saint Francis Caracciolo Once you have explained the time commitment to a http:/KofC11991.selip.org/ Café on Tuesday 14 October 2014 at the Immaculate prospect be sure that you have a Form #100 handy so that Conception Community Center. Named you can sign him up while you have his attention or you after the of Italian Chefs and founder of the will lose him. Carry a Form #100 in your wallet at all Adorno Fathers, the Café is a Ministry of the Church and a times. special project of Father Jason Caganap CRM, JCL. The Knights have supported the mission of this Ministry since its WARDEN beginning and will continue to do so in the future. The Knights normally help with such things as the set up and take Daryl J. Lareau down of the Café as well as the cleaning of the Community

Center following the lunch. The volunteers also help with To assist in facilitating our monthly meetings, here are a couple serving the guests who dine at the Café’ of reminders:

Brother Knight, 1. All Knights must possess a current and signed membership card. You will be asked to produce your membership card Don Bailey by the Warden, the Inside Guard, or the Outside Guard.

2. During the business meetings and O&D meetings, please be respectful when a brother knight has the floor. It can Diaper Drive become distracting and confusing when there are other conversations on different subjects in different areas of the room. Brother Knights,

At the October Business Meeting for Council of 11991 we If you have any questions about these two items, you can talk held a diaper drive to support the Charleston Low Country with me at church, the business meeting, or the O&D meeting.

Pregnancy Center. We collected 13 boxes of diapers and delivered them to the Center on October 8th. Your Brother Knight, Daryl J. Lareau, Warden SK Ed Cavadias

Habitat for Humanity Shoe Drive

Thank you for what you have done so far with the shoe drive. As of 26 October we have collected 199 pairs of shoes. I hope that be the end of November we will have exceeded the 749 that we collected last time.

Respect Life

Thank you to all the men, their wives and family members who have participated in 40 Days for Life and Life Chain. You did an excellent job and showed the community that you care. Upcoming events are the Stand Up for Life, in SK Michael P. Cousino, PGK Columbia on January10, 2015 and National Respect Life March in Washington D C on January 22, 2015. FOURTH DEGREE 2014-2015

Stamps for Sister of Holy Cross Worthy Sir Knights and my Brother Knights:

Thank you for your support and please keep up the good Veteran’s Day: My thanks and gratitude to all of our work. I think that we could do better here if we get the word membership Veterans who have proudly, faithfully and out to family, friends and coworkers. honorably served in the Armed Forces. I sincerely hope many of you will be able to attend or participate in one of the many Tabs for Ronald McDonald House Veterans Day ceremonies that are held annually in the Charleston area. If you see a Veteran, thank him or her for We have collected 128 gallons of tabs. I appreciate the hard their service. Here is a not so subtle reminder that many of the work that all of you do for this activity and wish that more businesses will offer special deals to active duty and retired brothers would get involved. Not all the tabs come from our veterans on Veteran’s day, some are fairly significant. All you council; we are aided by the GCUMC members of the parish, have to do is ask. and friends. For those brothers that are not participating, please if you can help us by collecting tabs and getting them Here are a couple of future opportunities involving our Fourth from your family and friends. Degree Honor Guard and Color Guard. We can always use additional Sir Knights with regalia to become involved. We do Membership have some regalia to loan as needed that have recently been dry The latest results for recruiting members are as follows. cleaned: - 1 awaiting his 1st Degree - 2 to be interviewed - Tuesday, November 11th, the Assembly will host and - 1 new member courtesy of Citadel provide the Color Guard at the Summerville Veteran’s - Forms in the hands of at least two others Day service. The ceremony will start promptly at 10:00 am in front of the Dorchester County If they all receive their degree we will have a total of 13 new Administration Building, 500 N. Main Street (corner of members for the year. To have the number we need we must Main Street and Highway 78), Summerville. The have at least 15 new members at the end of the fraternal year. inclement weather alternate site is the Council Please help us to get new members and insurance members, Chambers inside the Admin Building. This is a very we must have at least 5 and we currently have 1. Thanks to impressive ceremony and the Assembly 1900 Color all those that have recruited a new member. Guard will render honors. A brother Knight, State Representative Joseph Daning will be the guest John Flinn, PGK speaker, and Deacon Shane Graham of Summerville will be the Chaplain for the invocation and benediction. DISTRICT DEPUTY The wreath laying and bell tolling is conducted as near as possible to the 11th hour of the 11th day in the 11th Patrick Davis month. I encourage as many Brother Knights as possible with their family plan to attend this brief, but Brother Knights, historically important ceremony. Following the Greetings! ceremony, VFW Post 3433 on Bell Wright Road hosts refreshments and fellowship for all who have attended, On Sunday the 26th of October District #13 held a 1st and a 2nd regardless of veterans’ status. Degree at the campus of the Citadel (Council #6900) in downtown Charleston, SC. What finer example of the Stratford High School is also hosting a free concert that evening Principles of the Order – CHARITY – UNITY – for Veterans and Active duty personnel that starts at 1900. I FRATERNATY – PATRIOTISM, than to have Knights from assume it will be in the Stratford High School Auditorium but the entire District come together as one team to support our look for signs. Hope to see you there. fellow Brothers. The Grand Knight of the Citadel’s Council, Michael Cosgrove, had 20 candidates ready to receive their - Thursday, November 20th marks the 25th Anniversary 1st Degree and 19 for their 2nd Degree. of the Adorno Fathers (Clerics Regular Minor) in South Carolina, the Diocese of Charleston, and the parish of Since becoming the District Deputy this year I have stressed Immaculate Conception. On Friday, November 21st, the need to all of the District to come together and the at 7 pm, Most Reverend Robert Guglielmone, Bishop following men did just that: Michael Cousino, FN, PGK of Charleston, is scheduled to preside at a special Mass Council 11991; Kevin Skero, GK Council 11471; George of Thanksgiving in honor of this occasion. The Wymer Council 11471; Brandon Chambers, PFN, PGK, Superior General of the Adorno Fathers, Rev. Rafaelle FDD, GK Council 6726; Alan Chambers, PGK Council 6726; Mandolesi, CRM and the Adorno Fathers will also be Tim Coston, PFN, PGK Council 6726; Michael Cosgrove GK in attendance. There will be an Anniversary Dinner Council 6900; FR Willey, Advisor and Chaplin Council immediately after the Mass in the Community Center. 6900. Dinner seating is very limited and RSVP’s are required. To all of the New Knights: Congratulations. To the Brother Contact the church office at (843) 572-1270 during Knights from within the District my humble thanks! normal business hours, 9:15 am to 4 pm Monday through Thursday, and 9:15 to noon on Friday. RSVP Vivat Jesus! deadline is Friday, November 14th. Fr. Jason Caganap, Pat Davis Pastor of Immaculate Conception, has requested the District Deputy #13 Assembly provide an Honor Guard. I am therefore asking all Fourth Degree Knights with regalia to PRAYER OF THE MONTH: advise Faithful Admiral Brandon Chambers, Prayer of Thanksgiving Commander, or me if you are available to participate. “Almighty God. We thank you for the many and great material blessings this nation has received. We know Voting on November 4th: I hope all are planning to cast their that material well-being is an indispensable foundation. ballot on November 4th. Follows is a summary of Most Rev. But we also know the foundation avails nothing by Robert Guglielmone’s letter to the Diocese dated October 23rd. itself, and that up it must be raised the structure of the As a faith community and as citizens of the United States, we lofty life of the spirit, if this nation is properly to fulfill have an obligation to participate in discussions of public issues its great mission and to accomplish all that we so and the selection of our national and local leadership. The ardently hope and desire. The things of the body are Bishop urges us to consider the issues of faithful citizenship good; the things of the intellect better; the best of all are and to vote with conscience, after carefully discerning our the things of the soul. moral principles and faith. “We have a duty to fully form our conscience and increase its sensitivity to how the issues before Remembering these things, we set our faces resolutely us address and serve the common good.” He further urges all against evil, and with broad charity, with kindliness and faithful Catholics to rise to the occasion and participate in this goodwill toward all men, but with unflinching important political process. For the sake of protecting determination to smite down wrong, we resolve to strive Constitutionally guaranteed freedoms, religious institutions and for righteousness in public and private life. We ask for liberty, and right to life, the first fundamental right guaranteed the strength so to order our lives as to deserve a by our Constitution, LET’S ALL GET OUT AND VOTE!! continuation of your great blessings.” From “The American Patriot’s Almanac”: Adapted from Theodore In November and December, our meeting location moves to the Roosevelt’s Proclamation of a National Day of Hanahan Council Home located at 109 Luken Drive, Griebsch Thanksgiving and Prayer, 1908 Hall, Goose Creek, SC. Dress is coat-and-tie attire. From January through March we will meet at St. Philip Benizi in I regret to report we have been informed that SK Patrick Moncks Corner, and conclude our Fraternal Year at the Allen, the son of State Secretary Michael Allen, has Summerville Council Home. been fighting cancer for about a year but the treatments are no longer being effective. His prognosis is terminal Christmas Social: At our October business meeting, the cancer and Patrick is now under hospice care. Michael Christmas Social was approved to be held at the Hanahan and Debbie are understandably heartbroken with the Council Home at 7 pm. The Assembly will provide roast beef news and ask for our prayers and understanding during and ham. The format will be pot-luck. Discussion was to keep this time. the cost down and assemble in a more informal atmosphere. Please RSVP with number to attend to SK Michael Cousino SK Michael P. Cousino, PGK at (843) 607-1007 or email [email protected]. FN Assembly 1900 District #13 Warden So far we have at least two Knights who desire to join the ranks of the Patriotic Fourth Degree, and have an open inquiry from RESPECT FOR LIFE cadet Knights at The Citadel. The 69th Exemplification of the Fourth Degree will be held on Saturday, February 21, 2015 at Worthy Brothers, please mark your calendars and please Our Lady of the Hills Catholic Church located at 120 Marydale participate in the events listed below. Lane, Columbia, SC 29210. As with all future 2014 Events: Exemplifications it will now be a one day event. The deadline November 22 – Christmas Bazaar – Fundraiser for to register candidates for this exemplification will be on top of Respect Life Committee. us before we know it so please continue to reach out to our December 10 – Christmas Social – Respect Life Third Degree Knights and strongly encourage them to join our Committee invited by the St. Francis Caracciolo ranks. Recruit candidates now. We need our patriotic Catholic Ministry. Americans! 2015 Events: January 9 – South Carolina Citizens for Life Dinner – ASSEMBLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS: Columbia with featured speaker is abortion survivor Melissa Ohden. November 2014: January 10 – South Carolina Citizens for Life Stand Up 1 – All Saint’s Day for Life March & Rally – march from the SC Russell 2 – All Soul’s Day; Daylight Savings Time ends. Remember to House to the SC State House – featured speaker is set your clocks back one hour. abortion survivor Melissa Ohden. 4 – Election Day – Urge everyone to get out and VOTE! January 22 – March for Life – Washington, DC. 11 – Veteran’s Day Ceremony, Dorchester County February 11 – Respect Life Event – Immaculate Administration Building, 500 N. Main Street (corner of Main Conception Community Center (more details TBA). Street and Highway 78), Summerville, 10 am. Remember to February 17 – Shrove Tuesday Pancake Dinner – ICC Fly Your Flag! Respect Life Fundraiser. 12 – Assembly 1900 Meeting at Hanahan Council 6726 Home, Cenacles of Life – Every Wednesday – 5:45PM 109 Luken Drive, Goose Creek, SC. Third Saturday of Every Month – Priests for Life 7:30 O&D, 8 pm Business meeting Prayer Vigil, Pray rosary in front of Abortion Mill. 27 – Thanksgiving Day!

Respect Life Director, John Flinn, PGK Vivat Jesus!

FIRST DEGREE TEAM SK Michael P. Cousino, PGK FN Assembly 1900 Please consider becoming an active member of the First District #13 Warden Degree team and be the first to welcome new members into our Fraternal Order. All positions require a backup and currently there are too few extras other than the original team member. Positions are as follows: Grand Knight - Lengthy vocal position. Opens the degree from the podium. Warden - Minimal vocal lines. Leads the candidates to the Council Chamber and presents them to the Chancellor.

Inside Guard - Starts the proceedings. Chancellor - The degree is centered about this position. Deputy Grand Knight Deputy Grand Knight - Mainly in the middle of the degree. Aids/ Guards - Escorts the inductees in. No vocals involved. SK Frank Strunk These positions are very rewarding in spirit and fellowship. What are the requirements to be a Degree Team member? Brothers Knights, Be a Third Degree Knight. All positions have a written script to follow. The recent Officers and Directors meeting held on Thursday, Please consider volunteering to participate in this vital October 23, 2014 was very informative and rewarding and function for OUR Council 11991. included discussions on the success of OPERATION HOPE, the Trash and Treasure event and most recently the annual Be part of our Team. Auction. Much was accomplished in October and I am very E-mail - - - - [email protected] proud of the participation and assistance of many of our Home Phone - - (843)-797-8268 Knights. One discussion point is the need to look into an additional YIC, display cabinet for our awards. The two current cabinets are SK Frank Strunk, DGK somewhat over-crowded and a third cabinet will allow for a First Degree Captain better display of our accomplishments, so they can be viewed with Pride and Honor. Immaculate Conception Parrish All Ministries Fair We have another Knights of Columbus breakfast scheduled for Sunday, November 9, 2014 and are always looking for Knights of Columbus Council 11991 again participated in the volunteers, so come and join us. We always have a great time “All Ministries Fair” which was sponsored by the Immaculate serving our friends. In addition, another Blood Drive is Conception Catholic Church on Saturday and Sunday scheduled for this same Sunday. October 25th and 26th. Several Knights assumed the task of We have begun the Knights annual sale of the Christmas Cards setting up the KOC exhibit which included a colorful and before and after every mass. This only requires a few minutes detailed 'Knights in Action Story Board', informational of your time, and is a great opportunity to meet and greet your brochures, a power point slide presentation depicting Council fellow parishioners. 11991 in service to the Church, and various KOC Awards and Finally, I want to thank the members of Council 11991 for their memorabilia. During the expose’ several Catholic men of our efforts in helping obtain the Star Council Award again this year. Church accepted applications for membership and even more The effort over the last two months has been tremendous. made inquiries about the Knights! The Fair was a great I wish all of my fellow Brothers a blessed and rewarding opportunity for the Knights to discuss the role of the KOC in November. God Bless and stay in good health. the Catholic Church as well as its service to the Church and Community. Everyone who visited the KOC booth was SK Frank Strunk astonished to learn of the many activities and programs that Deputy Grand Knight Council 11991 Council 11991 was involved in, both in the Church and the Faithful Outer Sentinel Assembly 1900 Community. Hope to see you at the next All Ministries Fair. October Social and Auction

Brother Knight, The October 2014 KOC Social and Auction for Operation Hope Don Bailey was a tremendous success with more than a hundred people attending not to mention the Knights and their wives who worked so hard to make it a reality. More than 60 merchants from across the tri-county area contributed more than $8,000 in merchandise and services. All of the proceeds, to include the revenue raised from dinner ticket sales, will go to Operation Hope!!!

Brother Knight, Don Bailey

Knights of Columbus - Council 11991 Immaculate Conception Catholic Church

510 St. James Avenue, Goose Creek, SC 29445

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