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KNIGHTBEAT Chaplain Rev Bishop Nicholas A. Gallagher Council 8482 9623 Zaka Road, Houston, TX 77064 713-937-1376 www.kofc8482.org Council Officers KNIGHTBEAT Chaplain Rev. Gerald Goodrum 281-469-2686 [email protected] st rd Meetings 1 and 3 Wednesday at 7:00 pm—Zaka Road Family Center—9623 Zaka Road Grand Knight Bob Chaya (Jane) 713-306-0026 [email protected] Grand Knights Message Deputy Grand Knight by Bob Chaya Clay Evans ( Faye) 832-693-4107 [email protected] My fellow Brother Knights, Chancellor My beautiful wife Jane has described me as Steve Beckholt (Norah) “the arrogant Catholic.” You may think she is 281-830-2831 [email protected] making fun of me or that I may be offended by that Financial Secretary characterization, but nothing could be further from Larry Hogan (Barbara) the truth. I am very proud to be a Catholic and be- 281-772-8958 lieve very strongly that our faith is the one true faith and our church the one [email protected] true church. Treasurer Hugh McCrea (Theresa) I am also proud to be a member of the Knights of Columbus, a 281-370-0023 [email protected] group that staunchly defends the faith through the principles of Charity, Recorder Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism. Chuck Stancil (Terri) 281-433-3461 When I became a Knight in 1996, I never dreamed I would hold the [email protected] position of Grand Knight. I regard those who have held the office before Warden me in very high esteem and am humbled that I have been chosen to follow Dennis Coburn them. 281-381-8614 [email protected] I am excited about the next two years, as challenging as they may Advocate be. From time to time I will be asking for your guidance and your partici- Matt Maciejeski 713-858-2056 pation in Council activities. [email protected] I pray for you daily and ask that, in return, you pray for me and all Inside Guard Joey Camp the officers of Council 8482 as we begin this journey. 219-712-8171 [email protected] Vivat Jesus! Outside Guards David Kreiner (Sheila) 832-714-0895 [email protected] Bob Tyrone Berdine (Juanita) 281-686-4189 [email protected] Trustee—3 year Mission Statement Jim Schier (Andi) 832-647-8696 Knights of Columbus Council 8482 [email protected] Trustee—2 year Gary Maly (Deborah) Knights of Columbus, Council 8482, are committed to our principles of 713-857-7267 Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism. Our purpose is to serve our [email protected] God and POP Community through the principle of Charitable Trustee—1 year Service by Catholic Gentlemen. Fernando Flores (Dee Dee) 281-468-2854 Page 1 Council Directors O Jesus, You suffered and died for us; You understand suffering; Membership Director Teach me to understand my suffering as you do; To bear it in union Steve Beckholt (Norah) with You; To offer it with You to atone for my sins and to bring 281-830-2831 [email protected] Your grace to souls in need. Calm my fears; increase my trust. Program Director May I gladly accept Your holy will and become more like You in Jim McBane trial. If it be Your will, restore me to health so that I may work 281-451-6911 for Your honor and glory and the salvation of all men. Amen. [email protected] Faith Director Jim Vossler (Mary) SK Arnoldo Saenz † Paul Stone 713-899-9275 Sherry Dyson Fred Perronot [email protected] Stephanie Rankin Paula Reed Glynn Broussard Please Paul Stone Community Director Dan Mozisek † Paul Clark † Tony Pickett (Jan) Jim Carter Pray Tim Thibodeau 281-782-2634 Darlene Maradoff For Joey Camp [email protected] Mark Porter Bobby May Family Director Scott McClure Patricia Baker Ann Tuman Doug Newcomer (Heidi) Jim Campbell † 214-304-9450 Raymond Flores Roxanne Rucker [email protected] Joan Artinghelli Alison McGahan Johnny Rinando † Larry Rapsilver Life Director Nancy Clark Deacon Ken Stanley Todd Dorn Stephanie Gallagher Wanda Noskrent † 281-536-9915 Deacon Fred Dinges All persons suffering from the [email protected] Patricia Baker Corona Virus All Brother Knights & families Lecturer Ginger Smith † Anna Gilland † undergoing Cancer treatments Brian Gray (Julie) 832-767-9465 [email protected] Pope Francis Pope Benedict Emergency Response Coord Cardinal DiNardo OPEN Auxiliary Bishop George Sheltz Archbishop Emeritus Joseph A. Fiorenza Auxiliary Bishop Vincent M. Rizzotto Priests and Seminarians Fr. John Keller Degree Team Captain Fr. Gerald Goodrum Fr. Biju Mathew Ed Benedix (Shirley) Fr. Ryan Stawaisz Fr. Alfonso Delgado 832-552-2440 [email protected] Our Nation All Servicemen and Women District 99 Deputy First Responders Merv Albert (Mary Jane) All Veterans 713-899-1513 Deceased Brother Knights [email protected] Knights of Columbus Insurance Agent Kevin Anglin 281-660-4181 [email protected] Knightbeat Editors Please pray for our Brother Knights whose anniversaries of Merv & Mary Jane Albert death are in the month of July 713-899-1513 281-381-0309 [email protected] Sid Cammeresi 7-1-1985 James A. May, Jr. 7-13-1985 [email protected] Joe Lum 7-1-2016 Charles Jones 7-20-2017 Joseph H. Keyes 7-8-1995 Edward Pena 7-23-2012 Frank D. Teddy 7-12-2003 Lawrence F. Kappes 7-28-2004 Page 2 By Dave Lewis MSGR. DANIEL SCHEEL HOME ASSOCIATION Knight of the Month - May Board of Directors Randy Schleisman President Richard Carter (Cindy) 713-253-8432 Randy has been a quiet supporter of Council [email protected] 8482 working in the background to support our Council programs. When a call goes out for help with an event or Vice-President program Randy is always ready to do what he can. When Bill Vacek (Mary) the Home Association replaced the tile in the hall kitchen, 713-259-8266 Randy volunteered equipment and personnel to remove the old vinyl tile and [email protected] waterproof the concrete surface in preparation for the new vinyl floor. This saved the Home Association a significant amount of cost for the tile replacement Secretary and time if the job was done by the Council members. Having seen the final Larry Hildebrand (Pat) product I can say that he did a superior job compared to what we would have 713-294-3092 gotten from others. Recently he stepped up again by loaning an industrial power [email protected] washer to clean the parking lot and painting the driveway. Treasurer Randy is a regular EMHC at 7:30 am Mass. On those occasions when John Adams (Pam) he is not an EMHC he will help as an Usher. He is an active member in the 281-435-5434 ACTS committee (personal note: He was my prayer partner when I attended my [email protected] ACTS Retreat in 2015). He helps with That Man is You and often contributes material at TMIY meetings to help with our prayer and religious life. He is a contributor to Warrior in the Mankind Project since 2006. Thank you Randy Year 2019 for all you do for the Council. Richard Carter (Cindy) 713-253-8432 [email protected] Family of the Month - May Larry Hildebrand (Pat) Richard & Cindy Carter 713-294-3092 [email protected] As volunteers, Richard and Cindy are part of the Prince of Peace Harvest Ministry where they pick up Matt Maciejeski food donations from Whole Foods and deliver them to 713-858-2059 the Food Pantry. They are also part of the Sandwich [email protected] Makers and Sandwich Drivers Ministries. As part of the Sandwich Makers Ministry, along with other parishioners, make sack lunches Year 2020 for the homeless suffering from MH/MR issues. As members of the Sandwich Larry LaHaie (Melinda) Drivers Ministry, Richard and Cindy once a month drop off the sandwiches at 281-935-1994 the Bristow Center in downtown Houston. The lunches provide an incentive for [email protected] the homeless to come to the center for their medicine and treatment. They are also part of the Meals on Wheels Program delivering meals to the elderly and handicapped in Tomball. In addition Richard and Cindy find time to partici- Smitty Schmidt (Paula) pate in NAM's grocery deliveries when called upon by Prince of Peace as well. 713-937-3784 [email protected] Richard has been a faithful Knight of Council 8482 for over 25 years. He is currently, in my second term, President of the Home Association where Bill Vacek (Mary) Richard has devoted many hours repairing, maintaining, and improving the fa- 713-259-8266 cility which is very apparent to all who use the hall. He is also the Zaka Road [email protected] Family Center Rental Manager so when you need a meeting or an event space give Richard a call. Year 2021 Presently Richard is a Bar Team Captain, and a member of the Home Association By-Laws Committee. In the past, he also served as an Inside Guard Vince Bonura (Patricia) and a member of the Scholarship Committee. Richard also is a long time mem- 281-740-2346 ber of the First Degree Team. Richard has served as an usher and Captain at [email protected] the 12:45 pm Mass. He served as usher coordinator for 3-1/2 years Richard and Cindy are grateful for all the Lord has given them, and John Adams (Pam) feel that service to others is a way of life. 281-435-5434 [email protected] Page 3 By Dave Lewis Knight of the Year - 2019 Jim McBane Brother Jim McBane has helped significantly before becoming the Community Director in 2018.
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