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State Deputy Robert Kish Vol. 112 No. 6 June - July 2016 Post-Convention Page 1 Council 1785 Brother Knights of Oregon, Corvallis Thank You, Thank You, Thank You. I can’t say this enough. The State Convention April 29/30 and May 1, was absolutely fantastic. Being my State Chaplain last Convention as your Oregon State Deputy, I couldn’t ask for a better Fr. Theo Lange weekend to go out on. God is so good…as all you Bothers Knights of Council 15595 Oregon are too! For those who could not make it, you were missed. Mt. Angel Abbey I pretty much said everything that had to be said at the Convention and recognized everyone there as well. There isn’t too much more I could Imm. Past SD think of to write in this letter except to continually thank all of you who have worked so hard to make Oregon successful. Pat Rice State Deputy Council 6602 Bob Kish Please…“Keep Moving Forward”, with two months remaining in this Fraternal Year and my term as State Deputy, Oregon is really so close to Newberg making our goals and I know we can do it.

Then “Keep Moving Forward” the next Fraternal Year as well. The Oregon Knights of Columbus State Secretary is growing and increasing its charitable footprint year after year. We ALL need to continue this Sidney Thiel trend. Council 9137 Many Brother Knights have asked for the prayer I read at my closing of the Convention. How Sherwood appropriate is this for my last State Deputy letter to you too. This is a very powerful prayer and it could very easily become a Knights’ prayer. It perfectly describes what I have become the State Treasurer last decade as a State Officer, the Oregon State Deputy and as a Catholic Christian man. Francis Mohr God Bless you all. Council 0849 I’m part of the fellowship of the unashamed. I have the Holy Spirit power. The die has Baker City been cast. I have stepped over the line. The decision has been made - I’m a disciple of His. I won’t look back, let up, slow down, back away or be still. My past is redeemed, my present State Advocate makes sense, my future is secure. I’m finished and done with low living, sight walking, smooth knees, colorless dreams, tamed visions, worldly talking, cheap giving and dwarfed goals. I no Ron Boyce longer need preeminence, prosperity, position, promotions, plaudits or popularity. I don’t have Council 3591 to be right, first, tops, recognized, praised, regarded or rewarded. I now live by faith, lean in His Tigard presence, walk by patience, am uplifted by prayer and I labor with power. My face is set, my gait is fast, my goal is heaven, my road is narrow, my way rough, my companions are few, my State Warden Guide reliable and my mission clear. I cannot be bought, compromised, detoured, lured away, turned back, deluded or delayed. I will not flinch in the face of sacrifice, hesitate in the presence Steve Steele of the enemy, pander at the pool of popularity or meander in the maze of mediocrity. I won’t Council 6266 give up, shut up, let up, until I have stayed up, stored up, prayed up, paid up, and preached up Beaverton for the cause of Christ. I am a disciple of Jesus. I must go till he comes, give till I drop, preach till all know and work till He stops me. And, when He comes for His own, He will have no problem (See next page recognizing me. . . my banner will be clear! for Officers for (State Deputy remarks continue on the next page) FY 2016-2017) STATE DEPUTY Vol. 112 No. 5 June - July 2016 Page 2 REPORT CONTINUED (State Deputy remarks continued from previous page)

Your Officers Thank You Brothers, Elected For Keep Praying Fraternal Year 2016-2017 Stay Positive Be United State Deputy Be Faithful in all your works. Sid Thiel Then, with the grace of God, we can accomplish anything.

Council 9137 God Bless you all, Sherwood

Fraternally, State Chaplain Bob Kish Fr. Theo Lange Oregon State Deputy Council 15595 Mt. Angel Abbey Council In Action

Imm. Past SD Submitted by: Patrick Parson, Recorder Council 2939 Robert Kish Council 1785 Corvallis Roseburg Council 2939, part of District 9, after several attempts, had their submission to the KofC Columbia Magazine bearing fruit. Look at page 29 of your February 2016 edition of the State Secretary Columbia, in the Knights in Action section. The Roseburg Council article, which is entitled Francis Mohr “Gear For Scouts” reads: “Roseburg (Ore.) Council 2939 donated approximately $1,500 worth Council 0849 of camping equipment to Boy Scout Troop #1, chartered at Sacred Heart Church in Medford. Included in the camp gear were four canoes, two metal framed camp shelters, two snow Baker City sleds, camp stoves, cooking utensils, ropes and several ice saws.”

State Treasurer Ron Boyce LOOKING BACK AND TO THE FUTURE

Council 3591 (Submitted by DD3 David Saunders) Tigard The Oregon State Knights just completed their 108th State Convention on April 29/30 and May 1, 2016 in Salem Oregon. Those of you who attended I’m sure State Advocate will agree that it was truly an awe inspiring three days packed with information DD3 David Steve Steele Saunders for our Councils. Our Oregon Councils accomplished such tremendous Acts of Council 6266 Charity throughout this Fraternal Year - from many hours of work and the sheer number of dollars that was raised for charity. We also received inspiration from the words of Beaverton Archbishop Sample, Bishop Cary, Bishop Smith and all the clergy who were present.

The highlight of inspiration was Fr. Theo Lange. What a man, what a priest and what a State Warden Knight! He is always so inspirational and he brought it all together again and again. Acts of Michael Rooke Charity as opportunitiesare all around us. And don’t forget to go to confession regularly. Council 9137 The final good news is - Fr. Theo will continue to be our State Chaplain this coming Fraternal Sherwood Year 2016-2017. Vol. 112 No. 5 June - July 2016 Page 3

State Chaplain Report

Thank you for another inspiring State Convention with a good representation of the Knights from around the State. This was Bob Kish’s last time at the helm and we look forward to Sid Thiel continuing the grace we are experiencing. Thank you, Bob, for giving your all for God, the Church and our families. Archbishop Sample has blessed me by assigning me as the State Chaplain for another year. So a heartfelt "thank you" to the Shepherd in Western Oregon. We also have some exciting news that Fr. Tom State Chaplain Unger, pastor in Redmond, will be working with me as we continue to improve the Fr. Theodore Lange spiritual experience of the Knights. Fr. Tom and I will work together to serve you and the Knights in the State with all the Council chaplains. Thank you Fr. Tom for your S most generous priestly offering! T Were not our hearts burning within us! These words, which are from the disciples after encountering the A Risen Christ, can become our words as we open our hearts in the Jubilee of Mercy to the conversion Jesus is T inviting us to embrace. WE know from experience that conversion is a life-long experience or pilgrimage. The pilgrimage of life is symbolized in the pilgrimages we are taking during the Jubilee Year. I encourage you to E work with your pastors to organize parish pilgrimages this summer to the Holy Doors: Cathedral (Portland or Baker), Grotto, Powel Butte Retreat Center, St. Sharbel Maronite Church (Portland), and Sacred Heart (Medford). C H Brothers, the theme for the year is “Always Forward, Siempre Adelante”. What an inspiration of the Holy Spirit! Yes brothers! We must always move forward and accomplish the mission that is ahead of us. Always A Forward! In Charity, Fraternity, Unity and Patriotism! Always Forward, Brothers. Where there is a will, there is P a way and we seek to do God’s most holy and loving will, thus we must find a way! Please seek to take the hard road and work together to open paths of life and light in a time of much death and darkness. As we all L work together, Brothers, we grow strong. One man is not to stand alone, rather many Knights united are strong. We then pray for the grace to desire to do God’s will and to become more and more focused on Jesus A and the mission of bringing life, light and love into our Parishes, Families and communities. I N Vivat Jesus,

Humbly Yours, Fr. Theo State Chaplain Vol. 112 No. 5 June - July 2016 Page 4

Knights of Columbus 17180 SW Smith Ave Sherwood, Or 97140 OREGON STATE COUNCIL

Sid Thiel Hello my Brother Knights. State Deputy Elect 2016-17 At the State Convention in Salem I was elected as your new State Deputy. I really appreciate the faith you have in me by giving me this honor and I will put all my effort into helping you during the coming year.

Whereas I was just elected State Deputy, my office isn’t official till July 1st and all questions and concerns should still go to our current State Deputy, Robert Kish.

I plan on trying to visit your Councils in August through October; this will be on a given weekend in your area and would very much like to see you there. More details will be coming later. These will be short visits to get to meet you and answer your questions and concerns.

We are very close to reaching our goal with Star Councils and Membership so do the best you can to support this effort and send our current Worthy State Deputy out on a very high note.

I am in the middle of planning the Summer meeting which will be on July 23 and 24. I will have more information coming out in the next 2 weeks, to allow you to prepare. I will have some interesting things happening at this summer meeting, so don’t miss it.

Again thank you for your support and let’s start building now for a successful year. Let’s make this summer the tops in recruiting new members.

Vivat Jesus

Sid Thiel State Secretary State Warden Report My Fellow Brothers, I hope all who attended the state convention in Salem had a wonderful time. I did, even though it may have looked like I was running around like a chicken with my head cut off! But it was my last one as State Warden so I can’t complain too much.

I would like to give a special shout out to Nick Guenther. He did an outstanding job helping all Steve Steele the state officers and making sure everything ran smoothly. Thank you to Council 5060 who State Warden put on a great Barn Dance themed dinner Friday night. The chicken was fabulous. I also would Advocate Elect like to thank Mike Woody for helping with scanning and being the “bouncer”. And to anyone else I may have missed, “Thank you.”

It has been an honor serving you as the State Warden for the past two years and I look forward to being the new State Advocate beginning July 1st.

Vivat Jesus,

Steve Steele Knights of Columbus State Warden/Oregon Marshal Vol. 112 No. 5 June - July 2016 Page 5

Abbot Jeremy Driscoll

A letter from Abbott Jeremy Driscoll thanks all Knights for their help. His letter is at the right.

Celebrating 75 Years As A Council

Fr. John Rubis Council 2831 in Woodburn celebrated their 75th anniversary as a Council on April 4th.

The State Deputy presented a 75th Anniversary certificate from the Supreme Knight.

Vol. 112 No. 5 June - July 2016 Page 6 Oregon State Officer For 2016-2017 Fraternal Year During our Annual State Convention in Salem, the following were elected to serve in the positions noted: State Deputy Sidney Thiel Council 9137 Sherwood

State Chaplain Fr. Theo Lange Council 15595 Mt. Angel Abbey

Immediate Past Robert Kish Council 1785 Corvallis State Deputy State Secretary Francis Mohr Council 0849 Baker City

State Treasurer Ron Boyce Council 3591 Tigard

State Advocate Steve Steele Council 6266 Beaverton

State Warden Michael Rooke Council 9137 Sherwood

The following were voted for and selected as the Top 5 who will go to the Supreme Convention in August. The Remaining 3 names are alternates. PRIMARY ALTERNATES Jesse Villarreal Kevin Guenther Tom Radel David McKee Duane Morris Greg Harrison Pat Beckham Bob Perrin

Oregon Needs Future Convention Host Councils 2017 in Bend 2018 is Open 2019 is Open 2020 is Open

If your Council is interested or would like to know more about what it takes to host a State Convention, please contact SD Bob Kish. Vol. 112 No. 5 June - July 2016 Page 7

Knight of the Year Award Lady of the Year Award

Mark Reinig Verlene Patton Council 1872 Bend Council 3484 Canby

Co-District Deputy of the Year Co-District Deputy of the Year

Duane Morris DD17 Robert C. Adams DD12

Family of the Year Award Edgar “Bud” Steinbacher Award

Jesse Villarreal Council 3484 Canby Paul D. Nowak Family Council 3184 Vol. 112 No. 5 June - July 2016 Page 8

Supreme Church Award Supreme Culture of Life Award

Council 1673 Council 6266 Pendleton Beaverton

Supreme Council of Supreme Community Award the Year Award

Council 3484 Council 3179 Canby Gresham

Supreme Family Award Supreme Youth Award

Council 1261 Council 1634 Coos Bay Hillsboro

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Church Church Church Church Division 1 Division 2 Division 3 Division 4

Council 2325 Council 1577 Council 9257 Council 3509 Oregon City Albany Christ The King Molalla

Culture of Life Culture of Life Culture of Life Culture of Life Division 1 Division 2 Division 3 Division 4

Council 2255 Council 7246 Council 3484 Council 3509 Klamath Falls Newport Canby Molalla

Community Community Community Community Division 1 Division 2 Division 3 Division 4

Council 3179 Council 1577 Council 3484 Council 3509 Gresham Albany Canby Molalla

Vol. 112 No. 5 June - July 2016 Page 10 Council Council Council Council Division 1 Division 2 Division 3 Division 4

Council 6602 Council 1577 Council 3484 Council 15773 Newberg Albany Canby Florence

Youth Youth Youth Youth Division 1 Division 2 Division 3 Division 4

Council 1594 Council 1577 Council 9257 Council 3509 Medford Albany Christ The King Molalla

Family Family Family Family Division 1 Division 2 Division 3 Division 4

Council 3179 Council 7246 Council 3484 Council 3509 Gresham Newport Canby Molalla

Vol. 112 No. 5 June - July 2016 Page 11 Our Lady of Guadalupe Update on Our lady of Guadalupe Shrine project for the month of March 2016. Mosaic

The date for the concrete work party to install the concrete path and shrine floor for Our lady of Guadalupe shrine at The Grotto was set for May 7 at 8:00AM to about noon. The Grotto location for any Shrine work party is at 8719 NE Beech Street, Portland, OR 97220. Contact [email protected] if you have any questions

We have a donation of all the concrete that is needed and at least 4 finishers who will take care of making it look nice.

I’m sorry that not much has happen since Jan 2016 until April 13 at Our Lady of Guadalupe Shrine project . We have been fighting the rain, so not a lot has been completed during Jan, Feb or March. The stucco work was completed but a few areas needed to be patched because of the rain. Thank you, Victor, for coming Prepared for: The Grotto Prepared by: Mark Brody back and fixing it. Artwork by: Hector Hernandez January 20, 2016 Accomplished items A small work party was on site April 3 to clean up the area from the winter rain. We had some of the electrical items taken care of on April 3 but there is still more to do

Items addressed during April and May April 16 build cross for the shrine April 30 Installing wooden blocks on the front and back of the building April 30 fix and reseal the bricks over the arches New pathway sign $450. Payment 1 of 4 payments for the 3 mosaics (being done by Hector, listed below) $3,375 May 7 concrete work party planned

Bullet points 1) The current funds received to date as of 3/31/2015 $13,588.00. 2) funds spent to date $13,022 Bench to be placed in front of the shrine $697.00 Security camera system $765.50 Misc. construction cost for the shrine as of Oct 2015 $1,220.75 Stucco supplies $897.25 Misc. construction cost for the shrine for Nov 2015 $73.02 Part of the cost for the wood roof and beams to build the roof $550.50 Roof labor and material $4,000 Asphalt sealer and supplies $101.47 Rocks $323.88 Electrical and Asphalt $451.63 Temporary mosaic picture for the shrine $125 Vol. 112 No. 5 June - July 2016 Page 12

3) Other donation items to report. (Pray for these companies that went above and beyond to make a really big difference in this world) Westside Masonry Inc., - Brother Knights, Jeff Peterson & Scott Peterson (Council 6266 Fr. Luke O`Donnell) donated all the concrete blocks to build the shrine and their labor Troutdale Sand & Gravel, - Brother Brian Moran (St Therese Council 7828) donated all the concrete and delivering cost in support of building the shrine. Legacy Rock Engraving, - Ron Schultz (Grandfather was a knight), donated most of the cost of the plaques for the shrine NWRC North West Residential Commercial Construction - Willie Garcia, (all 6 brothers are Knights and he will soon be), helping with getting the walkway poured and the needed concrete stamp Stucco experts Inc - Victor (for the love of Our Lady), donating labor to install all the stucco work and $905 of the material as well. CC&L Roofing donated part of the Spanish style roofing (labor we needed to pay for) Carpinteria Juanito’s Juan Rivera Fonseca (contractor out of Mexico City helping Victor above) is donating labor to have a shrine at the Grotto of Our Lady.

4) The Shrine concrete part of the building is 100% done 5) The wood roof is 100% installed and all the electrical wiring has been run 6) The stucco work is 100% completed (I need to go back a repair some winter damage) 7) The tile roof 100% is completed (need to go back and install a metal cap to address strong rain issues)

8) Projected cost of items still needed Bell for the bell tower is on order (cost will be around $200) (should have this installed and done in May) Projected misc. items for May $450 Someone has been found to do the Mosaic; the cost will be around $13,000. (The 1st mosaic will be completed by May, the 2nd hopefully by July and the last one by Sept or Oct 2016) Rock hill under Our Lady, inside the shrine $500 (should have this installed and done in June) Lights over the 3 mosaics $200 (should have this installed and done in May) The concrete wall way $ 100 (should have this installed May 7th) Flowers for Our Lady of Guadalupe garden right in front of the shrine $300 (should have this installed and done in May/ June)

Doug Klein, GK Council 3179 Vol. 112 No. 5 June - July 2016 Page 13 Councils In Action Submitted by: Doug Klein, GK Council 3179

Council 6266 Beaverton, supported by Council 3179 Gresham are planning an event on Saturday May 28, 2016. The event will be a procession. St. Cecilia’s Parish is having their first Corpus Christi Procession. The Knights of Councils 6266 and Council 3179 are reaching out to their Brother Knights and all the faithful to are inviting them to come process with them as Our Lord is carried through the streets of Beaverton starting from St. Cecilia’s Church. The procession is planned to begin immediately after the 8:00 a.m. Mass and starting around 9:00 a.m. It is requested that you attend Mass and then the Knights will form up in the proper order.

The route is approximately 1 mile through the streets of Beaverton around St. Cecilia's Church. There will be two stops or altars along the way, one at Veterans Park and the other at the Beaverton Library.

After the Procession, light refreshments of coffee, lemonade and donuts will be provided in the Activity Center. The Northeast meeting room at St. Cecilia’s has been reserved as a changing room for the Knights from 7:00 a.m. - noon.

The procession would really benefit from a contingent of Fourth Degree Knights in full regalia. In addition, there will be a need for Knights in Council shirts acting as monitors or chaperones directing the faithful along the route. The more the merrier!

The Corpus Christi Procession is being planned and sponsored by St. Cecilia's, however the event is open to all. I would encourage you to invite all Councils and Assemblies in addition to those in the metro area.

This is another great opportunity for our Brother Knights to come together to help each other by joining in support of our brother Council 6266 in Beaverton as well as stand to gather in support of our faith..

God Bless,

Virgin of Guadalupe, pray for us !!

Jeff & Scott Petersen Council #6266 Beaverton

Council In Action As our Council 15773 in Florence continues to grow, we have more and more Knights getting involved.

One event is a clean up which is part of our Adopt A Highway Program for the Community of Florence in preparation for our Annual Rhody Days on May 21-22. This clean up event always generates many thanks from the public and occasionally inquiries as to what the Knights of Columbus are about.

The members who worked this event Tuesday, May 10, 2016 were: Karl Engel, Pat Beckham, Tom Zahara, Jim Parrish, Wendell Werner, John Ervin, Harry Davis, Sandy Vaccaro, Steve McKay, and Eric Zueger.

Pat Beckham, FS Council 15773 Vol. 112 No. 5 June - July 2016 Page 14

Council Director Report

Wow, what a great Convention!

Thanks to all who put in the extra effort to make our Convention run smoothly. Paul Crawford Council Director Awards were given to the Councils that turned in their reports and that is how the system works. We would like all Councils to get in the habit of turning in reports by the 15th of each month. Thanks to all Councils that are submitting now and a big thanks to all Councils that will be sending theirs in in the D future. I R Paul Crawford Council Director E C Old Squires Come Full Circle T (Article submitted by: Paul Crawford Council Director)

O These three 4th Degree Knights met in Bend during R the 4th Degree Exemplification held in Bend on S’ April 16th this year. During a conversation, they discovered that they had all been Columbian Squires during the 1950’s in different cities and different Squire Circles.

R They learned that Paul Crawford was a Squire in E Canby, Bob Sheveland was a Squire in Gresham and Frank Krupicka was a Squire in Molalla. P

O They had competed against each other in Softball, track meets and basketball games and remembered those R days with great enthusiasm. They recounted how much fun they had and how formative in their lives the Squires were then and the Knights of Columbus is today. T Vivat Jesus

Paul Crawford Council Director

If you can smile when things go wrong, you have someone in mind to blame.

Ever stop to think and forget to start again? Vol. 112 No. 5 June - July 2016 Page 15 Update Your Beneficiaries Sometimes it is easy to overlook the simplest of things. Take, for example, the beneficiaries on your life insurance policies. If your policy was applied for

Jim Walton and issued several years ago, it may very well be that the person you originally selected as the beneficiary is no longer the person you would necessarily want to receive the policy proceeds. If you bought the policy when you were single, for example, you may have named your parents as beneficiaries. If you have since married, your policies should be updated to reflect your spouse as beneficiary. Maybe you’ve had children since, who are not named on the policies. Most people list a primary beneficiary, who is specifically designated as the first in priority to receive policy proceeds. We also encourage the naming of a contingent beneficiary, an alternate person designated to receive policy proceeds, usually in the event that the original beneficiary pre-deceases the insured. I routinely call all of my policyholders for annual review appointments, usually near the policy anniversary date of your policy – that is, the date it was originally issued. One of the matters that I’ll discuss during this review is the status of your beneficiary designations. If they need updating, and they often do, I can complete the paperwork during that appointment. I look forward to meeting with each of you to discuss your family’s needs. Insurance Check-Up for 2016 Where did 2015 go? It seems like it was summer yesterday and Thanksgiving was last week. I hope you and your family had a great finish to 2015. Now, the first quarter of 2016 has flown by. Hopefully, you’ve established a few goals for this year. I’ve learned a great tip regarding resolutions. First, write them down. It’s not too late if you haven’t already done this. Commit your goals to paper and post it someplace you will see it often. Writing down a goal is the first step towards achieving it. It may not make sense at first, but I’m sure you have heard stories of the success this simple task can bring. Whether your goal is to exercise more, give more to charity, read more or watch less television, you’re more likely to accomplish it if you write it down. Second, resolve to have an expert look at your finances. I recommend that you have a team of experts help you, and I would love to be the first you sit with. Let’s schedule some time to meet together, and I, your professional Knights of Columbus insurance agent, will provide an “insurance check-up” (at no cost!) that will evaluate any gaps in your family’s life insurance protection. Now might be the perfect time to fill those gaps, not later. Keep in mind that unlike many other products, you don’t just need money to obtain life insurance; you also need good health, and no one knows when your health could change. Did I mention my check-up is free of charge? When was the last time you received something for free that could provide value to you and your family for generations? Call me today. Jim Walton 541-961-1649 [email protected]

Vol. 112 No. 5 June - July 2016 Page 16 Membership Director Report

I would like to congratulate the following Councils and District Deputies for achieving the Oregon Star Recruiter Award at the 108th Oregon State Convention in Salem, OR.

Fast Start Oregon Star Recruiter Council Award; these Councils achieved their membership goal Ron Boyce before November 30, 2016. Membership Director Queen of Peace Council #9263 - Grand Knight Douglas Galvin Redmond Council #3636 - Grand Knight James Manley Joe Sidle Council #5511 - Grand Knight Joe Espinoza Our Lady of the Dunes Council #15773 - Grand Knight James Parrish

Fast Start Oregon Star Recruiter District Deputy Award; this District Deputy achieved his district membership goal before November 30, 2016. District Deputy #12 - Robert C. Adams

Oregon Star Recruiter Council Award; these Councils achieved their membership goal before April 15, 2016. Holy Rosary Council #15605 - Grand Knight Anthony Gill St. Joseph the Worker Council #13700 - Grand Knight Joseph P Bowen John Clare Council #15485 - Grand Knight Ken Paulson St. Joseph Council #1748 - Grand Knight John Schaefer St. Patrick Council – Canby #3484 - Grand Knight Duane Kloser St. James Council #3509 - Grand Knight Roy Salvetti Fr. Luke Sheeham Council #1872 - Grand Knight Dick Van Deusen St. Pius X #12656 - Grand Knight Patrick Schreck Our Lady of LaVang Council #15263 - Grand Knight Dinh V. Mai Fr. Basil Moureau Council #14238 - Grand Knight Joe Mueller St. Mary’s Cathedral Council #15295 - Grand Knight Subhuti Lichtman Fr. Joseph Saal Council #15640 - Grand Knight Adriann Downes Newberg Council #6602 - Grand Knight Tom Vondrachek Oregon Star Recruiter District Deputy Award; this District Deputy achieved his district membership goal before April 15, 2016. District Deputy #4 - Nick Guenther District Deputy #10 - Berent A. Dattke

The following Councils have won the State’s Monthly Membership Challenge. The Council with the highest intake percent in membership for each of the months from January to June will win a two-night stay in a hotel at one of the following beautiful cities. The Winning Councils: January winner for two nights at The Whaler Hotel in Newport OR. East Portland Rose Council #3735 – 50% of intake goal. February winner for two nights in Sunriver OR. St. Joseph Council #1748 – 189% of intake goal. March winner for two nights at the Columbia Gorge Hotel in Hood River OR. St. Pius X Council #12656 – 86% of intake goal. April winner for two nights at the Geiser Grand Hotel in Baker City, OR. St. James Council #3509 – 100% of intake goal. May winner for two nights at a Hotel to be announced in Ashland, OR. June winner for two nights at a Hotel to be announced in Portland, OR.

There is still time for your Council to win, so let’s get those First Degree’s scheduled and Form-100’s submitted before the end of May and June.

Vivat Jesus, Ron Boyce Oregon State Membership Director Vol. 112 No. 5 June - July 2016 Page 17 Pro-Life Director Report Worthy Grand Knights, Please share this with your council Pro Life Directors. Mike Rosetti Culture of During our last week’s 2016 Convention I was thinking of ways to generally improve our Culture Life of Life activities. More than anything we need to restore our ‘culture of life’ in our great state. Where life is being attacked and marginalized at every stage, we need to be the shining light - vocal leaders, rather than silent. No single one of us can stem the tide of what seems to be a real hate for life but in working together we can, by the grace of God, make a difference. So in an effort to be more active I ask every council to do the following: · Send in your monthly Culture of Life activity report (due on the 15th of the following month) even if you have no activities. This alone is worth 100 points. · Review prior to sending, even if you don’t think you had any activities. It might, at the very least, remind you of an activity that you forgot. · Physically review the activity report, perhaps at your Officers meetings, and identify any items that you could do that you are currently not doing. · Our greatest strength that our adversaries don’t have is prayer. Every Council should be praying the rosary, at least monthly, to end abortion. You will notice that this, points wise, is worth 200 pt./candidate (Part II/8). It will also give us the grace, strength and courage we all need to advance our cause for our most vulnerable of our brothers and sisters. Encourage every one of your Council members to participate. · Part III of the form affords us the opportunity to account for those pro-life items that we participate in but not listed in Part II. · If you have any ideas for additional activities that you would like to see on the report, submit them to me and I will submit for review for inclusion on the list.

Brothers, I know this takes time but please remember that our very lives are our most precious gift from God. Let’s do everything we can to protect this gift.

If you have any questions or need any clarification or help filling out reports, please call. If I don’t know the answer I will get it. I’m here to help.

Thank you brothers. God bless you. Vivat Jesus!

Your brother in Christ, Mike Rossetti KofC State Culture of Life Director 503-476-7784

Vol. 112 No. 5 June - July 2016 Page 18 Council In Action

St. Pius X Knights’ Awards 1st photo is Knight’s Lecturer, Bereavement Director Bill Long, with Paula McNeil & her son, Scott McNeil, who deliver a check from the Knights of Columbus T. Pius X Council to Scott Thompson for added sports PE equipment in honor of the Mac McNeil’s wishes.

2nd photo is of the Free Throw Champions at St Pius X by age group. Kristin Buckley won the State shoot off in Corvallis in March for her age group. Congratulations to all. www.kofc12656spx.org. Vol. 112 No. 5 June - July 2016 Page 19 YOU CAN DO IT!!! (By: SD Bob Kish) Below is a list of Councils that have achieved “Star Council” status so far this year. Also a list of Councils that are so very, very close (one final requirement) Also a list of Councils that are so very close (2 final requirements) And a list of a few others that with a big year-end push can get there too. With 45 days to go this fraternal year, we know YOU CAN ALL DO IT!

Star Council: #9263 Dist.4 #3509 Dist.6 #1872 Dist.10 #15263 Dist.20

Almost there…so very very close: #15605 Dist.1 (need SP7 submitted) #1748 Dist.4 (need SP7 submitted) #3636 Dist.10 (need SP7 submitted) #12656 Dist.18 (need SP7 submitted) #6602 Dist.21 (need SP7 submitted) #3484 Dist.2 (need 3 more insurance) #1577 Dist.7 (need 2 more insurance) #15773 Dist.12 (need 1 more insurance) #15640 Dist.21 (need 1 more insurance)

Almost there…so very close: #13700 Dist.2 (need 2 more insurance and SP7 submitted) #1767 Dist.6 (need 5 more insurance and SP7 submitted) #5511 Dist.12 (need 2 more insurance and SP7 submitted) #1673 Dist.15 (need 3 more members and SP7 submitted) #15526 Dist.17 (need 4 more members and SP7 submitted) #6266 Dist.18 (need 3 more members and SP7 submitted)

Almost there (need just a few more members, a few Insurance and SP7): #15485 Dist.3 #15595 Dist.6 #1785 Dist.7 #16145 Dist.7 #4087 Dist.8 #1594 Dist.9 #11258 Dist.9 #3299 Dist.10 #1261 Dist.12 #2325 Dist.14 #3999 Dist.15 #1634 Dist.17 #15729 Dist.17 #15295 Dist.20

Note: These are the latest numbers from Supreme dated 5/6/16. We are well aware that come publishing time, this information might be different. Regardless, Councils have 45 days to make Star…don’t wait until the last minute. Vol. 112 No. 5 June - July 2016 Page 20 Women’s Events at the Salem Convention On Friday, the wives of the convention attendees had a luncheon together on the Willamette River. There were 51 women who enjoyed a pasta bar lunch together. This photo was taken on the Willamette Queen as we ate lunch on Friday, April 29th. It was a great time to renew and to make new friendships. As you can tell from the pictures, a good time was had by all. (Your editor thanks Thayer Mohr and Charlene Walton for the photos and most of the captions)

Friday night fun at the Barn Dance Dinner with Teresa Adams and Sue Kish, State Deputy’s wife.

Bob and Valerie Baemmert, Washington State Secretary, enjoy a laugh at the barn dance dinner. Fun aboard the Willamette Queen at lunch.

Ana Boyce, State Advocate Ron Boyce’s wife, and Cindy Rice, PSD Pat Rice’s wife, planned their route as they drove ladies to the Heritage House for their tour and lunch. More fun aboard the Willamette Queen during lunchtime Vol. 112 No. 5 June - July 2016 Page 21

Bob and Valerie Baemmert, Washington State Secretary, enjoy a laugh at the banquet.

Archbishop Sample concelebrates Mass before the Saturday Awards Banquet.

Waiting for a ride to the Oregon Gardens.

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On Sunday morning, the women attended a talk by Father Theo Lange on Mercy. He shared some reflections Some of the ladies took the opportunity to visit the on our awareness of our sinfulness and a need for Mission Mill Museum. change. Father Theo also blessed a picture that Patty White, PSD Dennis White’s widow, had purchased at the auction. It certainly touched the hearts and minds of all who were present. Afterwards, the auction continued with items donated for the Father Taaffe Homes. Sue Kish, State Deputy’s wife, conducted the event with great success.

Saturday offered two choices of activities for the ladies—a tour of the Oregon Garden and lunch at the Garden Restaurant. Supreme Guest, Lisa Jimenez, enjoyed lunch with wives of some of the delegates and Oregon State officers. Vol. 112 No. 5 June - July 2016 Page 23 First, Second and Third Degrees in June I have updated the Degree calendar with details for the Formation and Knighthood degrees to be held at St. Pius X on Saturday, June 4th. There will also be an Admission Degree at Holy Trinity on Thursday June 2nd.

If anyone is planning on attending these degrees, I would appreciate a quick email to [email protected] so that we can be properly prepared.

Admission (1st) Degree: Thursday, June 2nd at Holy Trinity Holy Trinity 12715 SW Walker Rd. Beaverton  Register at 6:30pm Degree begins at 7:00pm

Formation (2nd) and Knighthood (3rd) Degree: Saturday, June 4th at St. Pius X St. Pius X 1280 NW Salzman Rd. Portland  Register at 9:00am  Formation Degree begins at 9:30am  Knighthood Degree begins at 11:00am Reception with snacks at noon

Council 10594 and Assembly 900 are hosting their 11th Annual Knights of Columbus Car Show on July 16, 2016.

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Vol. 112 No. 5 June - July 2016 Page 25 Council In Action On Good Friday, March 25, 2016, Knights of Columbus Rogue River Council #1594 lead a Rosary for the Un- born at Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in Medford, Oregon. A band of brother Knights along with Fr. Ken Sampson and parishioners gathered around the parish monument in memory of the Unborn. They prayed for the intercession of the Blessed Mother, for an end to abortion, while contemplating the words of the Priest for Life’s Pro-Life Meditations on the Sorrowful Mysteries.

Council In Action On Saturday, April 16th, Council 2439 performed a highway cleanup of a 2 mile stretch of Hwy 22, which the Council has pledged to do. This was the first of four events planned for this year.

Fraternally,

Ronald E Bernt Financial Secretary Council 2439 Vol. 112 No. 5 June - July 2016 Page 26 Council In Action Submitted by: Pat Schreck, GK, Council 11656, Portland St. Pius X Council #12656 held its 2nd annual "Win One for the Pastor" Youth Financial Aid raffle this past month. We sell 400 raffle chances at $10 each ticket and award 9 $100 weekly cash prizes announced in the contiguous weekly Sunday SPX Bulletin and on the 10th week we draw 3rd Place $200 , 2nd Place $300 and 1st Place $500. The object of the program is to provide financial support to those youth, both Anglo and Spanish, so they can go to a Summer Boot Camp or any Youth Rally that Father Sean wishes to direct the $2000 profits.

Picture one: Don Morris, Council Chancellor, Kristen Mombert, SPX Youth Director, Father Sean Weeks, Knights Chaplain and Pastor, Jaime Sevilla, SPX Spanish Director, and Patrick Schreck, Council Grand Knight

Picture two: Neil Stoneberg, Council 12656 FS with Fr. Sean Weeks drawing the first of 9 weekly $100 winners.

Picture Three: Don Morris, Chancellor, Rick Sprague, Council Treasurer and Chair of the Raffle, Father Sean Weeks receiving a check for $2,000 for St. Pius X Youth Group support and Neil Stoneberg, FS presenting the check. Vol. 112 No. 5 June - July 2016 Page 27

The Value of Membership Referrals As a professional insurance agent, one of the things I appreciate most is when one of my Brother Knight clients or his wife refers another member to me. This really is a great endorsement of the service I provided. It tells me that they were so pleased with what I Jim Walton helped them accomplish that they want me to help others achieve the same level of financial safety and security. When I meet with you, please pass along the names of those who might be able to benefit from the analysis that I provide. Similarly, there is no stronger membership recruiting tool than the referral. How many of us know an eligible Catholic male who is not a member of the Knights of Columbus? Do you have Catholic family or friends, local or not, who have yet to join? Most likely, they’ve never been asked and don’t know enough about the Order to seek out membership on their own. If you have names of potential members, please pass them along to me or your Grand Knight. Let us know if we can use your name when we contact the gentlemen in question. It is always much more effective to tell a candidate for membership that he was recommended by a current member, especially someone he knows. Don’t worry if the candidate is outside the area I serve or beyond the district of the local Councils, we can make sure we put these future members in touch with the right people in their communities. New members are the lifeblood of the Order. All the good deeds done by the Order are driven by the members. Over the past decade, Knights have given more than $1.5 billion to charity and provided in excess of 670 million hours of service. And our membership has merely scratched the surface in North America. Imagine the potential.

Jim Walton

541-961 1649 [email protected]

Assembly and Council In Action Come Holy Spirit! St Mary’s in Albany was host for the April 24 Confirmation Mass for the parishes of St Mary’s in Albany, St Edwards in Lebanon, St Helen in Sweet Home and Holy Trinity in Brownsville. Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus, Kenneth Steiner of the Archdiocese of Portland in Oregon, Celebrant.

A grand Honor Guard procession from Assembly 906 was greatly appreciated by all. Brother Knights of Albany Council 1577 were there as ushers and greeters. A wonderful day in the life of our Church!

Vol. 112 No. 5 June - July 2016 Page 28 F A Supreme’s M Family of the Month for I February 2016 L Gary & Penny Haworth Council 1577 Albany Y & Jeffrey & Sherry Maher Council 8129 Dallas O F Oregon Councils participating in February were: Council 1307 Astoria, Council 1577 Albany*, Council 1767 Mt. Angel, Council 1785 Corvallis, Council 3484 Canby, T Council 6266 Beaverton and Council 8129 Dallas* H March 2016 E Jerry & Judy Lencioni Council 1307 Astoria

M & Rick & Rothana Mao Swenson O Council 6266 Beaverton

N Oregon Councils participating in March were: Council 1307 Astoria*, Council 1577 Albany, T Council 1767 Mt. Angel, Council 1785 Corvallis, Council 3484 Canby, Council 6266 Beaverton*, Council 9257 Milwaukie and Council 9263 Salem H

These families received one of the 100 Holy Family gifts that are given out by the Supreme office in a random drawing each month. Any Council, who uses the Family of the Month booklet (Form 1993) which is provided to each Council on the “Surge with Service” DVD, is automatically placed in the random drawing each month at Supreme.

I'm great at multi-tasking--I can waste time, be unproductive, and procrastinate all at once.

I find it ironic that the colors red, white, and blue stand for freedom, until they're flashing behind you.

Page 29 Vol. 112 No. 5 June - July 2016 THOUGHTS OF VOCATIONS T REFUND SUPPORT VOCATIONS PROGRAM H O Msgr. Betschart made a presentation at the Convention Saturday commending the Knights of Dr. George Vennes Columbus for their financial and spiritual support of Mt. Angel's Seminarians. He read a list U of Councils who are participating in the program. Unfortunately, not all participating Councils G were recognized. I sent him a copy of the State list to fill him in. My Council #12656 was one left out. We are supporting two Seminarians, currently studying in Rome and our checks are sent through the Archdiocesan H Vocation Office and I, like may others, did not notify Msgr Betschart. So, our Council was not recognized.. The answer to this problem is to notify Tamara at the Abbey when you are sending checks directly to the T Seminarian.. Msgr. determines who in the Seminary is in need of financial support and is reliant on this data.

S I know how he feels, when I receive the annual report from Supreme and find at least 25% of the participating Councils, the previous year, did not send me a copy of their RSVP report sheet. I don't need a copy of the checks, just the report sheet. O Remember, “NO ONE IS BORN A PRIEST" F Vivat Jesus

V Dr. George Vennes O State Chairman for Vocation and Decency 3756 NW Kaiser Rd C Portland, OR 97229 A [email protected]

T I O College Knights assisted Archbishop Sample and State Chaplain during Convention Mass N

S Thank you for serving during Mass.It’s great to see our youth moving forward within the Order as they serve us all.

R S V P

Page 30 Vol. 112 No. 5 June - July 2016 General Program Director Report

Hello, Brother Knights; So far this job as General Program Director has been delightful. Our State Convention was full of surprises. Many of our Councils took home numerous plaques and awards. So, for the rest of George Murphy this calendar year and next year, the other Directors and I will be working hard, with support of our State Officers and District Deputies, to increase the reporting of the many projects that you and your Council are working together to complete.

Michael Woody will be our new Membership Director. Michael Rooke is our new State Warden. All the new rookie Directors are working very hard to lead the way for a very industrious year. The results that they are producing are more like veteran Directors. The future is unlimited for growth with these guys. I will be back at Supreme during the weekend of June 18, 2016 to learn about the latest information that is available.

Now, keep in mind, all of the things that happened during State Convention you can view on line. Thanks in advance.

Vivat Jesus

George E Murphy General Program Director 503-703-7671

Membership Director Information

The Council with the highest intake percent in membership for the month of May will win a two-night stay in beautiful Ashland, OR. The Council will choose one Knight and his spouse. To be eligible the Council will need to reach at least 11% of their annual intake of membership goal.

The contest will end on May 31st.

Ron Boyce Good luck guys Membership Director Vivat Jesus,

Ron Boyce Knights of Columbus Oregon State Advocate & Membership Director PO Box 23093 Tigard, OR 97281 Cell #503-730-1986

One Member, Per Council, Per Month

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My fellow Brothers!

Wonderful job for all of the Councils who put in the time and hard work for our Youth Essay, Bert Bungcayo Soccer Shootout, Poster and Basketball Free Throw event for the 2015-2016 school year. As my Council’s Youth Director, I can speak to that. For other Councils that tried to hold these youth events but could not due to many different reasons, thank you for your efforts. Keep all of the Councils that are trying in your prayers to God for a successful program in the future that they may strive for 100% participation in Oregon. As I look back over the 4 months, following taking on this new position as State Youth Director, I can say I am learning as much as I can but I have a lot more to learn and experience. In this position, one of my jobs is to input points in an Excel spreadsheet and send it off to our State Programs Director. In the past 4 months, I have only received a total of 25 Councils who are reporting points. I believe there can be more participation from Councils who do a lot of work but do not report their Council’s hours every month. My goal as State Youth Director is to follow this year’s theme of “Move Forward.” These are the memorable words I heard and learned at the Convention and they now become our “theme” as Brother Knights. How can I help you all “Move Forward?” You can ask me questions on anything. I might have solutions on how our Council does it or I can find out what works for other Councils, which then could be used by Councils like yours. I am open to questions. I had the chance to talk to three Youth Directors at the State Convention about the reporting form and how to start an event with a local Catholic school near their Council, but they do not know how to break the Ice. One of the questions from a fellow Brother was regarding problems with the online Youth reporting form. I hope the Brother who asked that question the day before was present the next day at the State Convention when State mentioned working on a better reporting form. All I offered that Brother was that we have a video online on how to do it with ease. I feel that this was meant for using your own personal Outlook or whatever is on your personal computer as default email platform (mine is Microsoft Outlook) account but he used Yahoo. This could well be the problem using accounts like that. You have to watch the video on our state website. I had another question from a Brother about building better participation for their program. I asked who is your target market? The Brother said, “We advertise to the public,” but do not get a good turn out? I then asked if they had some kind of school in their area like a Catholic School. The Brother said, “Yes.” I said, “Are you communicating with that school?” He said, “No.” I mentioned that they should make connections in that school and maybe a home for that Council because that is how my Council has done it for years. I mentioned that I could write a letter of acceptance to the school after he gets me names of the principal and priest from that parish. I feel, I could be a huge resource for solutions. I will try to give ideas on how our Council has had success or I will find out from other successful Councils in a similar situation like yours and how they did it. If anyone should have any questions about this activity, you will find my contact information located on the reporting form.

As I close this month’s report, I would like to thank again all of the Councils that held our youth programs and who reported points for the last 4 months. The theme of this year’s State Convention was to “Move Forward.” How can I help you “Move Forward.” I know we can have more than 25 councils report and one day hopefully get 90+ councils reporting points every month. As state Youth Director, I can only remind, help, and encourage Councils to participate. Do you think we can have 30 councils next month reporting? I believe we can! God Bless you Brothers for all of your hard work and let’s pray for Councils that are trying to put a youth program together. Vivat Jesus! Bert Bungcayo Youth Director

Page 32 Vol. 112 No. 5 June - July 2016 State Essay Winner

Lucie LeRutt 8th Grade St. Pius X Council 12656

State Warden Report

My Brother Knights,

Steve Steele I hope all who attended the State Convention in Salem had a wonderful time. I did, even State Warden Advocate Elect though it may have looked like I was running around like a chicken with my head cut off. But it was my last one as State Warden, so I can’t complain too much.

I would like to give a special shout out to Nick Guenther. He did an outstanding job helping all the State Officers and making sure everything ran smoothly. Thank you to Council 5060 who put on a great themed Barn Dance dinner Friday night. The chicken was fabulous. Also want to thank Mike Woody for his help with scanning and being the “bouncer”. Also, I thank anyone else who I may have missed - Thank you.

It has been an honor serving you as the State Warden the past 2 years and I look forward to being the new State Advocate July, 1.

Vivat Jesus,

Steve Steele Knights of Columbus State Warden Oregon Marshal

Page 33 Vol. 112 No. 5 June - July 2016 Council In Action Submitted by: Francis Mohr, State Treasurer

Baker City Council 849 greeted all ladies and mothers by presenting them with a carnation as they entered Sunday Mass at St. Francis DeSales Cathedral on Mother’s Day, Sunday May 8th.

After Mass the Council then cooked and served their Annual Mother’s Day Champagne Breakfast of Texas French toast with their famous rum syrup, maple favored baked ham, scrambled eggs and fresh fruit salad.

Baskets were also available in the vestibule of the Cathedral for collection of small gifts (lotions, nail polish, gift cards, etc.) that help say "Thank You" and "Happy Mothers Day" to the young and often single girls who are either pregnant or already moms with infants, who are clients at the local Rachael Pregnancy Center.

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Silver Rose Chairman Report Submitted by: Larry Mullalay, Chairman

Dear Brothers,

Since 1960, the Knights of Columbus have celebrated the yearly pilgrimage of the Silver Rose. The Silver Rose honors Our Lady of the Americas, and expresses the unity of our Order and its dedication to the sanctity of human life. In recent years the program has expanded to from three to six silver roses with the Knights of Columbus from Canada to Mexico carrying them from destination to destination and finally to the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico. The Silver Rose provides us an occasion to strengthen the spirituality of our Councils and build bridges within our parishes, particularly with the Hispanic community. I want to thank the following Eastern Oregon Councils who will be participating in this year’s pilgrimage.

Larry Mullaly Silver Rose Chairman

Sunday May 29th Washington to Oregon Transfer Ceremony at 1 pm Mass at St. Joseph Parish in Kennewick, Washing. in Tri-City Area. Participation of state officers from Washington and Oregon with joint Color Corps.

Monday, May 30 Milton-Freewater Council #13827 St. Francis of Assisi Church

Saturday, June 4- Friday, June 10 The Dalles Council #1598, St. Peter Catholic Church

Saturday, June 11 –Friday, June 17: Bend Council # 1872 St. Francis Assisi

Saturday, June 18 to Monday, June 20 Klamath Falls District 11 Various Parishes

Tuesday, June 21st to Thursday June 23rd. Burns Council #5003 Holy Family Parish

Saturday, June 24, 8 AM Mass Baker City Council #849 St. Francis De Sales Cathedral

Sunday, June 26th, 12 Noon Mass. Transfer Ceremony Oregon to Idaho Ontario Council #1656 Blessed Sacrament Church, Ontario, OR Participation of state officers from Oregon and Idaho with joint Color Corps.

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Food For Families Submitted by: Richard Adkins, Chairman

Report Due By: JUNE 30 - Form 10057

The Knights of Columbus Food for Families Reimbursement Program was established in Dick Akins 2012. Under this program, local Knights of Columbus Councils or Assemblies make an annual contribution of $500 or more, or 1,000 pounds of food to a local community food bank or parish food pantry. For every $500 or 1,000 pounds of food contributed, the Council or Assembly is eligible for a refund of $100 from the Supreme Council. The maximum refund a Council or Assembly can receive is $500 per fraternal year. For Columbian Squires Circles, the minimum donation is $100, or 200 pounds of food, with each circle eligible to receive from the Supreme Council a refund of $20 for each $100 donated or 200 pounds of food. Reimbursement must be applied for in the fraternal year during which contributions were made.

As resources permit, Councils, Assemblies and Circles may provide support to multiple food banks and/or food pantries. The minimum contribution to qualify for a refund is $500 ($100 for Squires circles) for each food bank/food pantry supported.

In addition to a refund for financial contributions, Councils, Assemblies and Circles are also eligible to receive a Food for Families plaque (and, in successive years, date plates signifying years of participation) in recognition of manpower support provided to food banks and food pantries. Significant manpower support is required, and should be outlined in Section II of this application.

Mail Original To: Supreme Council Department of Financial Services

Email Copy To: State Program Director for Families: Brother Knight Robert Adams at [email protected]

Email Copy To: State Food for Families Chairman: Brother Knight Richard Akins at [email protected]

Keep a Copy in Council File

Brother Knight Richard Akins Food for Family State Chairman

Page 36 Vol. 112 No. 5 June - July 2016 Fast Start Oregon Star St. Pius X #12656 Fr. Daniel Patrick Curley Council Recruiter Council Award Grand Knight Patrick Schreck #4087 by November 30, 2016 Grand Knight Our Lady of LaVang Council Bishop McGrath Council #3299 Queen of Peace Council #9263 #15263 Grand Knight Grand Knight Douglas Galvin Grand Knight Dinh V. Mai Coos Bay Council #1261 Redmond Council #3636 Fr. Basil Moureau Council #14238 Grand Knight Grand Knight James Manley Grand Knight Joe Mueller Snake River Valley Council #1656 Joe Sidle Council #5511 St. Mary’s Cathedral Council Grand Knight Grand Knight Harry Roberts #15295 Grand Knight Subhuti Lichtman Dr. John McLaughlin Council #2325 Our Lady of the Dunes Council Grand Knight #15773 Fr. Joseph Saal Council #15640 Grand Knight James Parrish Grand Knight Adriann Downes Fr. Patrick Dooley Council #10684 Grand Knight Fast Start Oregon Star Newberg Council #6602 Pendleton Council #1673 Recruiter District Deputy Grand Knight Tom Vondrachek Grand Knight by November 30, 2016 Oregon Star Our Lady of Angels Council #3999 District Deputy #12 Recruiter District Deputy Grand Knight Robert C. Adams By April 15, 2016 Oregon Star Oregon Star District Deputy #4 Nick Guenther Recruiter Council Award Recruiter Council Award By June 30, 2016 By April 15, 2016 District Deputy #10 Berent A. Dattke Fr. Luke O’Donnell Council #6266 Holy Rosary Council #15605 Grand Knight Grand Knight Anthony Gill Oregon Star Recruiter Council Award St. Edward Council #10594 St. Joseph the Worker Council By June 30, 2016 Grand Knight #13700 Grand Knight Joseph P Bowen Oregon Star Mt. Angel Council #1767 Recruiter District Deputy John Clare Council #15485 Grand Knight By June 30, 2016 Grand Knight Ken Paulson St. Benedict Council #15595 District Deputy #6 Robert Thomas St. Joseph Council #1748 Grand Knight Grand Knight John Schaefer District Deputy #7 Tom Radel Albany Council #1577 St. Patrick Council – Canby #3484 Grand Knight District Deputy #8 Marvin Jarvis Grand Knight Duane Kloser Corvallis Council #1785 District Deputy #15 Jeffrey Burnett St. James Council #3509 Grand Knight Grand Knight Roy Salvetti District Deputy #21 Robert Perin Oregon State University Council Fr. Luke Sheeham Council #1872 #16145 Grand Knight Dick Van Deusen Grand Knight

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Knights of Columbus

OREGON STATE COUNCIL May 7, 2016 Merry Christmas!!

Yes, there are still a few months to go, but it is not too early to start thinking and planning for Keep Christ in Christmas Billboards along Oregon Interstates and Highways. I can start reserving billboards in early summer. The sooner we know how much funds we have, the more billboards I can reserve.

Eighty five percent of the billboard sites we rented last year were also posted in November, which added more “public exposure days” during the “commercial Christmas season.” According to statistics provided by the three billboard companies we used, these billboard sites provided nearly three million “viewing impressions.”

The view on the billboard is the Nativity scene (Joseph, Mary and the Christ Child) with the phrase “Keep Christ in Christmas”, along with 10 inch bold letters at the bottom indicating the sponsor is: “Oregon Knights of Columbus.” The billboard activity is an opportunity for high public exposure both for this Christian message and for the Knights of Columbus Organization.

What might your Council or Assembly contribute? You can consider the range of contributions received during past years which was $50 to $450. Twenty two of the 24 Councils that participated were in the $200-350 range. All amounts help!

As Chairman, my goal is “involvement” i.e. every Council participating with some contribution. Last year only 24 Councils participated, or 27%. Can’t we do better?

Please include this activity as you plan ahead for the next fiscal year. You can help me with my planning for this coming Christmas Season by sending your contribution soon, preferably right after the start of the new fiscal year (July 1st).

Don’t hesitate to call me – (541) 523-6245, with any questions. Please mail the COMMITMENT NOTICE -- and hopefully a check!! --- To our State Secretary, Francis Mohr, 1555 14th Street, Baker City, Oregon 97814. Thank you for your timely attention and assistance with this State Activity.

Fraternally yours,

Francis Mohr, Chairman “Keep Christ in CHRISTmas” Program *****************************COMMITMENT NOTICE *****************************

Council Name: ______No. ______Date: ______

Enclosed is: ______OR we pledge $ ______

Officer’s Name: ______Position: ______

Page 38 Vol. 112 No. 5 June - July 2016 Knights of Columbus 108th Oregon State Convention Necrology Mass East Salem Community Center, Salem Oregon Saturday April 30, 2016 Principle Celebrant His Excellency Archbishop Alexander Sample State Deputy Robert J Kish Jr. Departed Brothers of Oregon for this Fraternal Year Diocese of Baker Klamath Falls Council #2255 Portland Council #3735 Bishop Thomas Connolly Frank Broderick Thomas Schraeder Baker Council #849 Richard Dillard Silverton Council #3818 Cliff Colvin William Dolinski Ray Burris Richard Matlock William Gladowski Gervis Council #5842 Astoria Council 1307 Harvey Joyer Ernie Grabski Dawson Green Alvin Ketcham Nick Gonzales Robert Waine Harry Mauch Roland Schott Patrick Dougan Charles Maupin Newport Council #7246 John Fleming Raymond Sandberg Loren Walton Eugene Council 1430 William Sandberg Donald Cramer Darrell “Pinky” Dwyer Oregon City Council #2325 Hood River Council #7292 Sam Sansburn Eugene Lausche John Ortega Albany Council 1577 Gary M. Dorfler Dallas Council #8129 Mark Dempsey Sublimity Council #2439 Richard Malone Henry Horvath Calvin Steward Carey Melchor Frank Hisgen Dalbert Dalke Salem Council #9263 Delmar Racette Richard Heater Donald Annoti William Jondrow MSGR. Carle E. Gimpl Jerry Erickson Camille Dewilde Roseburg Council #2939 Lawrence Clark Michael Corso Robert J Holland Richard Arenz Medford Council 1594 Cottage Grove Council #3154 Ralph Nice Jim Donagofskoi James Brooks LaGrande Council #9442 The Dalles Council #1598 Robert O’Benick Norbert McGee Carey Melchor Past DD David Krumlauf Jim Brown Hilsboro Council #1634 James Mootz Lincoln City Council #9529 Wilfred Peters Grants Pass Council #3157 John Robben /////////////// Bill Shaneyfelt Eugene Council 10838 Salem Council # 1748 James Charleboix Paul Harris Patrick L Cassidy Donald McCarty Angelo Segarra Mt Angel Council #1767 Gresham Council #3179 Kingsley Stager Fr. Thomas Becker OSB Joseph Steiert Carl Stores Fr. Joseph Wood OSB Prineville Council #3299 Central Point Council #11258 James Bielmeier Roland Thompson Larry Carpenter Charles Ertelt Robert Maska Joe Torres Vincent Gersch John Gillem Al Green Werner Kimlinger Scappoose Council #3302 Gary Francis Edward Schniedler Arbie Lawrence Portland Council #13700 Leo Schnack Canby Council #3484 Thomas Hunter Jack Travis Clair Kuppenbender Howard Duarte Corvallis Council #1785 Edward Zauner Beaverton Council #15526 Robert Tortola David Tibbits Phong Van Frank Adams Tigard Council #3591 Wilsonville Council #15640 Harold weihman Joseph Borsch Bill Hilden Venceslaus Kasparek Lake Oswego Council #3818 Jack Kuske Frank Lombardo Tillamook Council #2171 Tom Weber “MAY GOD GRANT THEM ETERNAL REST AND MAY PERPETUAL LIGHT SHINE UPON THEM”

Vol. 112 No. 5 June - July 2016 Page 39 S Sick and Distressed I Please pray for those who are sick or in distress C or recovering from illness/surgery. K Joyce Sample Theresa Hunker, Steve Hunker’s wife Mother of Archbishop Sample Cindy Crawford, Gary Duyck’s Daughter & Donald Karl Helen VanDyck, Fred VanDyck’s Mother D Mary Etta Karl Fr. Scott Vandehey Brother and Sister-in-law of Tom Karl Ron McDonald I Council 9529 and Assembly 0903 Rick Paris

S SK Rick Dew Council 1634 Hillsboro Council 3302 Scappoose and Assembly 1292 t Allen Joseph R State Warden Steve Steele's Father in Law Council 6266 Beaverton E SK Dr Randy Boespflug S Council 1748 Salem and Assembly 0900

S Ashley, who is RuthAnn Irish’s Granddaughter Erin's foster child Council 9529 Lincoln City

Barbara Chimienti Widow of Brother Leroy Chimienti Council 9529 Lincoln City

Prayer for the Sick

Dear Jesus, Divine Physician and Healer of the sick, we turn to you in this time of illness. O dearest comforter of the troubled, alleviate our worry and sorrow with your gentle love, and grant us the grace and strength to accept this burden. Dear God, we place our worries in your hands. We place our sick under your care and humbly ask that you restore your servant to health again. Above all, grant us the grace to acknowledge your will and know that whatever you do, you do for the love of us. Amen.

Please direct your prayer requests to: Andrew “Andy” Robinson Jr. State Health/Welfare/Prayer Chairman Email: [email protected] Phone:503-543-2338

May our prayers help to speed the recovery and help to alleviate the suffering of those sick or in distress. This we ask in the name of our Lord Jesus Christ. Amen Page 40 Vol. 112 No. 5 June - July 2016 IN MEMORIAM

Let us keep in mind and prayers all those Brother Knights and/or members of Knights’ families who have gone before us.

The Mother of Jim Keryan Council 1307 Astoria From EWTN I Walt Fransen Father of N Brother Trygve Fransen

Council 1307 Astoria

M Frank Lombardo Council 3818 Lake Oswego E We regret to announce the Calvin J Steward M passing of our Beloved Foundress Council 2439 Sublimity Mother Mary Angelica. O Joe Peterson 20, April 1923 - 27, March 2016 R Council 9529 Lincoln City

I Wanda Eubanks A Wife of SK Doyle Eubanks Council 9529 and Assembly 0903 M

Please direct your prayer requests to: Andrew “Andy” Robinson Jr. State Health/Welfare/Prayer Chairman Email: [email protected] Phone:503-543-2338

Eternal Rest Grant Unto Them O Lord And Let Perpetual Light Shine Upon Them