The Sir Knight News
Volume 17 Issue 12 Bishop Reicher Assembly 1099 June 2021 www.kofc1099.org Contact the Editor: [email protected]
Inside this issue: Faithful Navigator Report
Hello fellow Sir Knights! As always, I pray that this newsletter finds you in great spirits and health. Birthdays. Saint of the Month 2 Our next meeting will be in-person and virtual as well. You will see the virtual details in an email very soon. We will meet in the Fr Zink room at 7 PM for a Business meeting. Follow- ing that meeting, we’ll continue with our normal 7:30PM Membership Meeting. We are back Faithful Admiral to having our regular in person meetings as we did prior to the COVID mess. Please join us in the Fr Zink room June 14th! Anyone willing to provide snacks?
At our last meeting, the entire slate of officers as presented was unanimously elected. Thanks Saint of the Month 4 Continued to everyone who was able to attend and vote! Our Assembly continues to have SKs willing to lead and guide us. We are still looking for a SK to assume the Newsletter responsibilities from SK Nelson. Greg has worked the Newsletter for several years and needs some relief. Prayer List 5 The Spring Fourth Degree Exemplification had 62 SKs complete their Fourth Degree. SK Officers 6 Flint Callaway became a new SK for our Assembly.
Faithful Admiral I canceled Memorial Day Mass Reception at Fr Zink room. We had no family members that 7 Continued could attend and I saw no sense in having a brunch with no one to present the certificates. We will present the certificates to the respective councils. SK Leone is coordinating the Installation dinner after our Installation of Officers in July. Please reserve Jul 10th for this event at St Ignatius. Looks as though this will be a dual in- stallation/dinner with St Albert the Great Assembly joining us. Planning is ongoing. The bad news is that Faithful Friar Fr Karl is leaving St Ignatius Parish and our Assembly. The good news is that Fr Felipe will be the new Faithful Friar. SK Leone will guide him to and through the Fourth Degree Exemplification. Please join us in our Free Conference Call, May 10th if you cannot attend in-person. I’ll ask our Faithful Captain Tristan to send out the particulars soon.
Please use this online form to add someone to the prayer list for the next meeting. https://form.jotform.com/201934756496063 If you would like a council event published as part of the next meeting use this link. https://form.jotform.com/201934972934060
God Bless You and yours. Vivat Jesus! Robert Chaplin Faithful Navigator, Bishop Louis J. Reicher Assembly 1099 Page 2 The Sir Knight News
Happy Birthday Please use this online form to add someone to the prayer list for the next meeting. https://form.jotform.com/201934756496063 Sir Knights !!! May you have many more If you would like a council event published as part of the next meeting use this link. https://form.jotform.com/201934972934060
Harold Benkoski Robert Campos Saint of the Month—SK Giacomo Leone David Czarnecki Darrell Debish St. John Baptist Scalabrini (1839-1905) Edward Empero Feast Day – June 1 Antonio Garcia The Congregation of the Missionaries of St. Charles, also known as Daniel Goertz Scalabrinians, is an international community of religious brothers Christian Gonzalez and priests, founded in Piacenza (Italy) in 1887 by blessed John Kenneth Moore Baptist Scalabrini. Robert O'Connor This is an especially important saint to me personally, as I grew Pete Rangel up and received my sacraments at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish in Melrose Miguel Torres Park, Illinois, a Scalabrini parish. I also attended the Scalabrini seminary for a time Oswaldo Villalva during my college years. Today, the missionary priests of the order are serving the William Wack Hispanic, mostly Mexican, community that is now in Melrose Park, along with the Brian Wellinghoff second and third generations of Italians. I hope you enjoy getting to know about the Wilmore Williams person who is responsible for the Scalabrini Order. Giacomo Leone John Baptist Scalabrini (1839-1905), Bishop of Piacenza, lived the drama of the exo- dus of migrants who,during the last decades of the nineteenth century, traveled in great numbers from Europe to the countries in the New World. He clearly saw the need for a specific pastoral care of migrants through a suitable network of spiritual assistance. In this perspective, and giving proof of a keen spiritual insight and a con- crete practical sense, he founded the Congregation of the Missionary Priests and the Missionary Sisters of Saint Charles. He strongly supported the need for legislative and institutional instruments for the human and juridical protection of the migrants against all forms of exploitation. Today, in different situations, the spiritual sons and daughters of Msgr. Scalabrini, who were later joined by the "Secular Institute of the Scalabrinian Missionary Women", continue to give witness to Christ's love for mi- grants and to offer them the Gospel. In 1998, John Paul II declared him Blessed and defined him as the "Father of Migrants". Giovanni Battista Scalabrini (8 July 1839 – 1 June 1905) was an Italian Roman Catholic prelate and the Bishop of Piacenza from 1876 until his death; he was the founder of both the Missionaries of Saint Charles and the Mission Sisters of Saint Charles.[1] Scalabrini's rise to the episcopate came at a rapid pace after giving a se- ries of lectures on the First Vatican Council in 1872 and his staunch dedication to catechism which led Pope Pius IX to dub him as the "Apostle of the Catechism"; successive popes Leo XIII and Pius X held him in incredible esteem and both failed to convince him accept archdioceses or the cardinalate. He made five pastoral visits across his diocese which proved to be an exhaustive but effective mission of evangeli- zation and his efforts at reforming seminaries and pastoral initiatives earned him praise even from the secular detractors who criticized him for his strict obedience to the pope.[2][3] Continued on Page 4 Page 3 The Sir Knight News
Snack Providers Faithful Admiral Report—SK Michael Moreno Meeting Schedule SPRING EXEMPLIFICATION 2021 FINAL The Spring 2021 4th Degree Exemplification is in the books. Our District Master, SK Don Ream had 40 candidates for District 6 and 24 candidates from District 2. District 2 Master Herman Poothang and his entourage of 4 District Marshalls were on hand for observation. The day began with a Degree Team breakfast and inviting our brothers from District 2. Rain was not an interference. The Degree Team did an excellent performance. Other visiting Snacks after the meeting dignitaries: SK Michael Casper, Past State Deputy from Virginia and now living in Temple, have been Discontinued Texas – FDM Michael Moreno, FDM Phil Liebowitz, and FDM Joe Moreno. Congratulations to all.
OUR LADY OF GUADALUPE PROVINCE
NEWS – SK Kenneth Moore and his wife Lady Maria are moving to Georgia, June 4, 2021. He has been a member of our assembly since 1995 and SK Gerry Gauthier Council 10209 since 1993. He served some years as Financial Secretary of his council. And over twenty years on the 1st Degree team of his council, specifically the part of “Deputy Grand Knight”, which speaks about Charity. He was an excellent performer. His daughter Samantha graduated from Vanderbilt University, married, and works in Georgia. So, they want to be closer to her. Ken served in the U.S. Army and recently retired from the U.S. Post Office. Best Wishes to the Moore’s.
This month of June, I am remembering the following Sir Knights that passed away in recent history. My intent is to make you acquainted with these good Catholic men that were apart of Bishop Reicher Assembly 1099.
SK Milton Lutz, Jr. passed away June 18, 2019 Milton born October 13, 1935 was raised in San Antonio, attending St. Ann’s Elementary Attendance Drawing School, and graduating from Central Catholic High School. He went to St. Mary’s University for two years, then joined the United States Army. Completing his military service, he NA returned to St. Mary’s for his degree in Math and Science. He married in August 1961. He had 4 children. Milton volunteered in prison ministry in Sugarland, Texas. He enjoyed garden work, landscaping, and a green yard. He joined the Knights of Columbus November 3, 1958 (61 years) and the 4th Degree April 1971 (49 Years). His last council was 8156 at St. Catherine of Siena. He was the World’s Best Dad.
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SK MICHAEL F MORENO Faithful Admiral- Bishop Reicher Assembly 1099
FORMER MASTER - DISTRICT 6
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The bishop's episcopal tenure resulted in the establishment of the "Saint Raphael Association" dedicated to the care of Italian migrants which proved to be a cause he held close to his heart. This solidified through the actions of his twin religious congregations and his visits to both Brazil and the United States of America where he went to meet Italian immigrants.[4] He also dealt with the Paolo Miraglia-Gulotti schism that took place in his diocese and had known the faux-bishop after ordaining him in 1879. Scalabrini also held three important episcopal gatherings in his diocese that revitalized parish and diocesan practices and made his diocese the ground for the first-ever National Catechetical Congress in 1899; he was in the process of planning another before his death that was later celebrated in 1910.[5]
Scalabrini's holiness was well-renowned across the Italian peninsula and there were countless who attested to his saintliness in an ensuring canonization process; his first title at the outset of the process was that of a Servant of God that Pope Pius XI bestowed upon him on 30 June 1926 while the confirmation of his heroic virtue allowed for Pope John Paul II to title him as Venerable on 16 March 1987. John Paul II later beatified Scalabrini in Saint Peter's Square on 9 November 1997. From Angels and Saints, Catholic On-Line Page 5 The Sir Knight News
Assembly Prayer List
Christopher Alberto Aruijo RIP David Bell Mike Wittenberg SK Michael Moreno’s Mother Annie Rose Moreno RIP SK Paul Tiley RIP Knights of Columbus Bishop Reicher Assembly 1099 Patriotic Degree of the Order
Officers Faithful Friar Fr. Karl Romkema C.S.C 123 W. Oltorf St. Austin, TX 78704 [email protected] Faithful Navigator SK Robert Chaplin II [email protected] Faithful Captain SK Jesus Tristan [email protected]
Faithful Pilot From the Editor SK Richard Sanchez [email protected]
Contact the Editor: [email protected] Faithful Comptroller SK Albert Villegas [email protected] Webmaster for the Assembly [email protected] Faithful Purser SK Gordon Smith [email protected]
Faithful Scribe SK Greg Nelson [email protected]
Faithful Admiral SK Michael Moreno [email protected] Meetings for Bishop Reicher Assembly 1099
Trustee One Year SK Kevin Russell Online Virtual Meeting … Look for the Email Trustee Two Year SK Bill Roberts Onsite Meeting Schedule: Trustee Three Year The Second Monday of the Month at 7:30 pm SK Michael Carrizales St. Ignatius Catholic Church 120 Oltorf St. Faithful Inner Sentinel Austin, Texas 78704 SK Darrel Vinklarek Fr. Hal Zink Room Faithful Outer Sentinel Enter through the Knights Door on the Side SK Carl Disher Color Corp Commanders SK Giacomo Leone Knights of Columbus Bishop Reicher Assembly 1099 Patriotic Degree of the Order
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SK Kenneth McFall, PGK passed away June 29, 2017 Ken” as he was called; was born May 2, 1952. From what I learned, Ken was a Police Officer for the city of Mexia, east of Waco. Later, he had a change of careers; he became was a caterer and Chef, preparing meals for assisted living residence, and our Bishop’s McCarthy and Aymond. He and his wife were a part of McFall Management, LLC. Ken served his Council 10836, St. John Neuman as Grand Knight from July 2006 to June 2007. His specialty was his expert knowledge of Parliamentary Rules, or Roberts Rule of Order. He served Bishop Reicher Assembly 1099 as Faithful Comptroller from 2005 to 2007. He also worked as editor for the assembly newsletter. He had 14 years the Knights of Columbus and 13 years as a 4th Degree member. He is survived by his widow, Catherine.
SK Louis Palacios, PGK passed away June 15, 2016 Louis was born in Palacios, Texas January 20, 1957; but grew up in Victoria, Texas. He was married to Lady Josie for 36 years and had 3 children. He spent many years as a Boy Scout Master guiding his son to his Eagle Scout Award. When he accomplished that, he joined the Knights of Columbus in August 2002 and took an active part in his Council 10209 – SK Gerry Gauthier at St. Paul. He served as Grand Knight in July 2006 to June 2007. He was a part of the council’s 1st Degree Team and served as “Chancellor” always doing a perfect excellent job. He joined the 4th Degree and Bishop Reicher Assembly April 25, 2004. SK Louis was the World’s Best Dad.
SK Rev. Fr. Berry Cabell, CSC passed away June 16, 2014 Fr. Berry was born August 1, 1947 in Long Beach, California to Edward and Ruth Cabell. His father was an Admiral in the U.S. Navy, but also, Fr. Berry was an only child. He went to St. Anthony Boy’s High School and attended the University of Louisville (KY) from 1965 to 1966. He joined the Brothers of Holy Cross in 1967 and making his final profession January 26, 1973. He received his bachelor’s degree at St. Edward’s University Austin. He received his master’s degree from California State University Hayward in 1974. After some years in private practice, he began his priestly formation in 1987. Ordained March 14, 1989 in San Antonio to the Congregation of Holy Cross. He studied Spanish in Cochabamba, Bolivia from 1989 to 1990. He served as associate pastor at Santo Tomas Moro in Guadalupe, Mexico in 1990. Next, associate pastor at St. Ignatius Martyr in Austin. Later, Pastor of Sacred Heart Church in Newfoundland, Canada from 2001 and 2002. As assistant provincial he served Holy Family Parish in Copperas Cove, Texas. Next, St Paul in Austin from 2004 to 2011. Finally, he moved to Brother Andre House in Austin and ministered to priests of the Diocese of Austin. Somewhere, he found time to join the Knights of Columbus in January 1991 and the 4th Degree in March 1991, a total of 24 years of service to the Order of the Knights of Columbus.
SK John Konderla passed away June 23, 2006 Sir Knight John loved his church and the Knights of Columbus. He was born in Dallas, Texas March 17, 1926 from parents who fled from Poland in 1914. He and Lady Zelda were married 57 years and had two sons. He served in World War II in the U.S. Navy on the USS Jason in the South Pacific. His wife and family moved to the Travis Heights area, Austin in 1959. John was the World’s Best Dad. At his funeral mass at St. Peter Catholic Church, both Msgr. Fred Bomar and Fr. David Konderla, a nephew would officiate. Fr. David Konderla would later be appointed by Pope Francis to be Bishop of Tulsa Oklahoma in 2016.
SK Rev. Fr. John T. Payne passed away June 8, 2001 Fr. Payne was born February 8, 1918 in Cleveland, Ohio. He went to Catholic School in Cleveland and then Graduated from the University of Notre Dame in June 1940. He professed his first vows August 1941 and perpetual vows as a Holy Cross religious on August 1944. He was ordained to the priesthood on June 24, 1946, at the Sacred Heart Basilica, Notre Dame, Illinois. He served at St. George’s College in Santiago, Chile from 1946 to 1950. He was associate pastor at St. Ignatius Martyr in Austin from 1951 to 1968. In 1969, was appointed as Pastor of St. Ignatius and served till 1974. He served as Chaplain of Hospitals, in Baton Rouge, La. from 1974. In 1977, he was appointed pastor of St. Joseph Parish in Killeen, Tx. and later, associate pastor till 1981. He took a 1year sabbatical; then associate pastor at Sacred Heart of Jesus Parish in New Orleans, La. for ten years. He retired in 1992 and resided at St. Ignatius Martyr in Austin. He later was moved to Holy Cross House for nursing care in Notre Dame, Indiana. He was a member of Fr. Gene Dore Council 10131.