January 2013 Grand Knight’S Report Reflecting on Changes Made in 2012
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Bishop William R. Johnson Council # 9487 Division 5 www.kofc9487.com Santiago de Compostela Catholic Church, Lake Forest, Calif. 92630 January 2013 Grand Knight’s Report Reflecting on changes made in 2012 by Mike Sofka, Grand Knight As we reach a close to 2012, let us reflect on some changes that have taken place. To start out, our diocese has completed the purchase of the Crystal Cathe- dral. FATHER DAVE and O n c e t h e transition to members of the Fourth Christ Cathe- Degree Color Guard in dral is complete full regalia (above, left our diocese to right) Mike Ulibarri, will have a new home. Roger Sonnenfeld, Another change at the diocese Ricardo Teano and level is that of Bishop. John Ojeda with the Bishop Tod Brown has retired altar cross our Council and Bishop Kevin W. Vann has purchased that was taken over as the new head of the Diocese of Orange. christened at the 10:30 ••• Mass Dec. 23. At left, Finally, the change that prob- Fr. Dave takes a closer ably will affect us in a more direct look at the cross. way is that of our Pastor. On Dec. 31, Father Dave departed the parish of Santiago Tootsie Roll drive on par with last year de Compostela. We are sending in our first monies from this year’s fund-raiser and For over 11 years, Father are on track to submit near the 2011 total. We still need support, or, David Gruver has been a good the Intellectually Disabled need our help to get to ReCreation Camp. friend to those of us at Bishop This program works because of the support of all Orange County. William Johnson Council 9487. Our Council has led the way for over the last 10 years. Please help In speaking with some of the those who are unable to help themselves. No amount is too small. members in our council, Father Send any donation to Knights of Columbus, c/o John Ojeda, Dave has always been a supporter 21802 Ticonderoga Lane, Lake Forest, CA 92630. I can be reached of the order. at 949-813-4320 or [email protected]. – JOhn Ojeda See GK REPORT page 4 - Page 1 - Knight of the Month Council Officers Richard Mills 2012-2013 by John Ojeda, PGK Grand Knight Mike Sofka (949) 588-8307 [email protected] This is one of those Brothers that continue to do all he can, when he can. District Deputy #93 He does so willingly and with a smile on his face. When I asked John Piccolo, (949) 422-3529 [email protected] him if I could interview him for this honor he told me no, so I told him I would make up a bunch of lies. Insurance Field Agent Richard is an usher at the 5 p.m. Mass and also helps out with Mark Yubeta, (949) 322-7266 holiday duties. He is one of the first people at recycling on second FAX: (949) 366-0374 Saturdays and has figured out a way to organize all those glass items Deputy Grand Knight we receive in the morning ... he brings along his trusty table. John Blaney, 837-4403 Richard helps in the kitchen on most events, not the cooking, as much as the dreaded cleanup. He helps with decorations at Christ- Chancellor Mike Lynch, 837-9342 mas time. Doesn’t the Angel hang beautifully above the manger? [email protected] Richard is one of the people that helped design the way the angel is situated. He has been assigned by father Dave to help pass out Warden Dave Owens, 830-7720 envelopes for special collections. [email protected] Richard likes doughnuts and coffee, isn’t that why we all go to recycling on Saturdays? Advocate Did we mention that this Pittsburgh native is a super-duper Steel- Rick Reynolds, 474-6900 [email protected] ers’ fan? Enough stories about Richard, I am proud to call Richard a Brother Treasurer and especially a friend. Mike Ulibarri, 916-8336 Let us give him a big handshake and a Hip, Hip, Hooray as we [email protected] acknowledge Richard Mills as Knight of the month for January 2013. Recorder Jose Lopez, 586-6019 Family of the Month [email protected] Inside Guard Richard and Barbara Ciolek John Teeter Outside Guard by Mike Sofka, GK Pedro Mendoza Financial Secretary The recycling program at Santiago de John Ojeda, PGK, 595-0990 Compostela has been a success for many Lecturer years. Bob Grabot Almost from the beginning our Family Trustees of the month has been an integral part of 1st Year: Steve Eggert, PGK the fantastic Monday morning crew. 2nd Year: Bernie Laituri, PGK 770-5468 Richard and Barbara Ciolek in the words 3rd Year: Charles Young, of the programs founder, Gene Ganley, are 422-9814 “very dependable.” Chapter Delegates Richard joined Bishop William Johnson 1. Dick Petrashm PGK Council in 1999. 2. Steve Eggert, PGK To date, they are the only husband and wife usher crew at Santiago Chapter Alternates and are a mainstay at the 7 a.m. Mass every Sunday. 1. John Blaney, DGK The teamwork does not end there. For many years this husband 2. Charlie Young, PGK and wife team ran a tax and accounting practice here in Lake Forest. Our very own Family of the Month, Richard and Barbara Ciolek. - Page 2 - TERRIFIC TRIO: Grand Knight Mike Sofka, Sam Riela and John Piccolo were instrumental in the success of the annual Roosters Program. Another successful Roosters Drive completed by John Piccolo, PGK 3,500 boxes. Santiago de After a thoughtful open cer- Compostela The day of Dec. 15 was the emony, the assembly line started Conference, Knights’ fifth year of participa- and each box was filled with a Mothers with tion in the annual Roosters Food 16-pound turkey, potatoes, veg- Cancer, and Drive. etables, and all kinds of fixings a b o u t 1 5 It was held Sunday, Dec. 15, needed to create a holiday feast. boxes went at Second Harvest. All that time , the group was to Santiago DGK John Blaney was the serenaded with Christmas music Youth Min- Event Chairman and organized and the spirit of the season entered istry to be the caravan from our church and us all. given to families in need. later delivered our 50 boxes to the After a catered lunch, we pro- Approximately 25,000 en- various charities that our Council ceeded to deliver boxes to CASA joyed a wonderful meal from the supports Orange County, Santa Ana USD Roosters Food Drive. Our group arrived at 8 a.m. that helps motel children; Mi- This fine organization is simi- and the first chore was assembling cah’s Way, St. Vincent de Paul, lar to KofC. It is a group of about 100 Or- How to contact KofC ange County businessmen and the focus is children’s charities. In addition to the Food Drive, The Knights of Columbus welcomes inquiries from Roosters distributed more than those who wish to contact Knights of Columbus Headquarters: $100,000 in grants to many local 1 Columbus Plaza New Haven, CT 06510 OC Charities. To learn more, go to www. (203) 752-4000 Email: [email protected] roostersfoundation.org or call John Piccolo at 949-422-3529. - Page 3 - Church humming with activity 21 elevated to during the Christmas season Honorary Life Knights have been busy all around the Church. Selling Christmas membership cards, Entertainment books, Faith booklets, Recycling, Christmas decorations and participating in all the other Ministries we belong to. by John Ojeda, PGK We put up most of the decorations in the Church the same Saturday as recycling. Bishop William R. Johnson Most had been put up by Kay Kenson, Council is blessed to have 21 Pat and Karen Cardinale, Ed Gonzalez, Honorary Life members in our Adele Beach, and Eileen Goodman. Helping midst. To attain out Saturday were Roger Cazian, Stewart this lofty status is Imagawa, Richard Mills, Bob Birtja, Hector quite an honor and Guzman, Kevin Mooney (not a Knight), Don commitment. It Brown (not a Catholic), John Ojeda, Sam takes 25 years of Reila, and Ignacio Mena. Knighthood with- We had to call back Don Brown and Sam out any breaks in Riela to finish the garland and Rich Mills to service and 70 set the Angel in place behind the Nativity Scene. years of age. That’s commitment. Thanks again for all the support, not just for decorations but for all you continue to do for our Parish. Happy New Year. Let us congratulate these men – John Ojeda, Financial Secretary when you see them on this most Honorable achievement. They are Carmelo Abaoag, Decision will be made Jan. 2 David Alves, Lawrence Bishop, John Boegeman, William Breen on funding for recycling area (61 years), Eddie Brown, Pat- rick Cardinale, John Donahue, Last month at our General Meeting we had dis- Vincent Eacona, Jerome Ernst, cussion on the proposed issue of funding for the Leonard Gribbons, Eugene recycling area at church. Ganley, Elmo Iadevaia, Ronald At the January meeting, the decision will be Lindabury, James Naumann, made whether or not to go forward with the project. Joseph Pasquariello, Richard Please attend so your voice will be heard. Petrash, Norris Rudon, John Here is a synopsis of the program: “A plot plan has been developed and the necessary Saita, William Studley, and Henry work has been identified. Although the specific cost has not been Zakrzewski. developed, enough work has been done in this area to recommend that the Council approve a budget in the amount of $15,000.” The ramifications of not approving the project will be the cancel- GK REPORT: lation of the Weekly Recycle Program.