Lenny Tittle February 2018 Grand Knight's Message
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The Communicator Knights of Columbus Immaculate Conception Council 11991, Goose Creek, SC Volume 20, Issue 08 Senior Editor: Steve Ekhaml & Editor: Lenny Tittle February 2018 Grand Knight’s Message Another month comes to a close and we venture into the second and shortest month of this New Year, February. A glance back into the rearview mirror reveals a past rife with great accomplishments by so many Knights of this Council and collectively, the strides made by the Council as a whole. And while looking back at times is helpful, we must also look forward and keep a keen eye on what is to come. With the February Business Meeting at hand we will begin planning the man power and chores needed for our February Social which is “Ladies Appreciation Night”. Yes, time to host our Ladies, serve them a delicious dinner expertly cooked by Brother Knights Wayland Moody and Harold Jackson while we Knights do the prep, set up and most importantly, serve our better halves. Put another way, we will wait on them hand and foot! But wait! There is more! March brings our annual Fish Fry’s, set on two Fridays in the Lenten Season which begins on Ash Wednesday, February 14th. Again this huge fund raiser, clearly an “all hands” event, is managed by Brothers Wayland and Harold and is the source of Council funds sorely needed to continue our support of Church, Community and all that we do. Brothers, please do your best to pitch in for the Fish Fry’s and do your part to help make them a resounding success. And with that look into the rear view mirror, as of this writing, Past Grand Knight and Trustee Lenny Tittle and I began delivering the checks to Special Olympics and Berkeley Citizens, both in the amount of $4,710.00 and will also deliver a check in the amount of $1,046 to Healing Farms, another organization focused on helping those with special needs. None of this could have happened without all the hard work manning the “tootsie roll” drive this year led by Brother Larry Rocco and his wife Ann. All this fueled by all the Knights of our Council, too numerous to list here and then culminated with our Columbus Hope Foundation Auction and Banquet, led by PGK Lenny Tittle and wife Cristina. Again, many Knights worked so hard to solicit goods and donations for the Auction. It was all of this that once again gave our Council the ability to earn the funds to make these donations. Thank you all for all that you do! Page - 1 Grand Knight’s Message continued… But wait, there is more. The Trustees of our Council has begun the task of working on a list of Knights to step up into leadership roles and continue all that this Council does. Some of you may have been contacted as of now, and others most assuredly will be. But please, help these Brother Knights in regards to this task. Do not wait for them to contact you. Step up and contact PGK’s and Trustees Steve Gearhart, Mike Cousino and Len Tittle. If you are not sure which position might be a good fit for you and your talents, ask them the simple question; how can I help? The satisfaction that you will get from helping steer this Council forward, and the lessons you will learn will help you as you grow in your professional, spiritual and family life. Jim Kelly Vivat Jesus! Grand Knight Council 11991 Annual Lenten Fish Fry Days Save These Dates! Friday March 16 & Friday March 23 Every year, Brother Knights Howard Jackson and Waylon Moody go to great labor in planning and execution of the Council’s only fund raiser the Council conduct that directly benefits our Council. Without these successful fund raising events, the Council would not be able to fund a lot of Council’s charitable activities and much needed yearly purchases. These fund raising events involve everyone in the counsel AND their families. What can YOU do to ensure success? Work the event! We start at the Community Center early, setting up the hall, preparing in the kitchen, setting up the cooking area and of course the all day food preparation, serving and clean up. Just show up when you can and leave when you have to but JOIN US! Provide desserts for the dinners! Bring simple grab & go desserts (like cookies, cupcakes & brownies) with you when you come to work, arrive for dinner or just plain drop them off. Promote this event with your families and friends! If you have attended one of these dinners before, you well know that this dinner is one of the best Lenten Fish Fries in town. Great food and AYCE! and finally… Come and Eat! The success depends on dinner sales! Page - 2 Deputy Grand Knight’s Message The Knights of Columbus- A force for good. Share your talents with your Council, Church, and community. Become an Officer or Director in Council 11991 and make a difference! Call me anytime: Joe O'Saben, DGK 843-364-7352 Blood Drive Report for Sunday January 21st at our ICC/CC Special thanks to our Knights who served on this last drive as Anchormen, Donor callers, Sign-up, Staff breakfast & Ushers: Robert Ashton, Luis Class, Bomer Cleary, Mike Cousino, John D’Acquisto, Ron Jaruzel, Joel Laguitan, Jose Lastica Joe O’Saben, Paul Reece, Chip Reeves, Benny Samson & Frank Strunk st Blood Drive Sunday January 21 at our ICC/CC Our longstanding partnership with the American Red Cross continues! Team O’Saben reports that 30 pints were collected! Page - 3 Our Active Military Our Parish Members Serving… PLEASE PRAY FOR THE FOLLOWING ACTIVE DUTY PERSONNEL: Mohse E. Alcantara, USN; Sgt Bruce Gene Alexander, Jr, USMC; David B. Blom, USN; A1C Dominic Zuniga Brinker USAF; MSgt Jason Brown, USAF; LCDR Samuel N. Caoile MD, USN; PV2 Carlos B. Eraula, USA; PO2 Francisco B. Eraula, USN; A1C Matthew Godbold, USAF; Sgt Milton Grant, Jr, USMC; SPC Jerehmy Guerry, USA; PFC Drew Haught, USA; SPC Marten James Jackson, USA; Major Melissa Jones, PO1 John V. Lleva, USN; Private Michael Luker, USAR; SGT William Lynch, USA; EDMC Scott MacFarlane, USN; TSgt James McLarty, Army National Guard; SGT Arbie Ignatius Melendrez, USA; David & Zita Merrick, USAF; PFC Ken Mitre, USA; ESN EJ Morales, USN; L.A. Morales, USN; Matthew Mullenniex, USCG; SSG James Munro, USA; FN Daniel Murphy, USN; Capt Melissa K. Opheim, USAF; LT Benjamin Pearson, USAF; Anthony Dainell Pettigrew II, USA; LCpl Chris Schneider, USMC; SGT William H. Stasiek, USA; Ben Stolz, USAF; Saji Thomas; SGT David J. Turner, USA; TSgt Wilsen B. Villareal, USAF; Matt Winters, USAF; PO1 Michael Worthem, USN; Chief Robert W. Zahrn. Prayer for Our Country’s Military “Protect them from the physical and moral dangers of military life. Keep them close to You and help them live the Commandments. Lord, Jesus, give them courage to serve their Country with honor and dignity. Be with them when they are in danger strengthening them when they face hardships. And Lord, grant that, when their service is finished, they may return to us sound in mind, body and soul. In particular, we remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their fellow man and Country. Amen.” Editor’s Note: If you have pictures or progress reports from family or fellow Knights serving in the Armed Forces, please send them to me for the next edition Page - 4 Good of the Order (Good of the Order is refreshed from previous Business & O&D Meetings) Please keep in your prayers for healing and spiritual support: Steve Cavadias, Mike Della Croce, Nan Gearhart, Jim Kelly, Marty Kozakiewicz, Jean Lareau, Sandra Lareau, Bear Phillips, John & Wilma Shiel, Remi Silva & John Vohs, Almighty and Eternal God, You are the everlasting health of those who believe in You. Hear us for Your sick servants for whom we implore the aid of Your tender mercy, that being restored to bodily health, they may give thanks to You in Your Church. Through Christ our Lord, Amen February 2018 Birthdays & Anniversaries Our Birthdays: 2 - Rogelio Luengo, 6 - Jeffrey Mihan, 7 - Christopher Dodson, 7 - Matthew Smith, 10 - Steven Gearhart; 11 - Francisco Bautista, 18 - Ron Anderson, 22 - Richard Koehler, 23 - Louis Alberto, 25 - Dominic Zuniga Brinker, 25 - Rafael Padron, 26 - Lloyd Bursey & 27 - Jerry Arter Our Anniversaries: 8 - Francis & Janice Mullady, 10 - Stanley & Angeline Kozakiewicz, 14 - Alan & Lynn Miles 17 - Ron & Patricia Anderson, 18 - Saulo & Maureen Gaspi, 19 - Russ & Mary Whited & 22 - John & Joanne Collier Editor’s Note: Our Council’s Roster is incomplete as to some member’s wedding anniversaries and wives’ first names. This information is not captured on the Form 100 which is used to amend our roster. If you do not see your anniversary listed in our Communicator, please email me with that information and I will amend the roster to make sure it is included in subsequent issues. Lenny Tittle General Announcements: Mark your calendars! See your Council’s events on our Uknight web page http://www.kofcknights.org/councilsite/index.asp?CNO=11991 Feb 01 Council 11991 Admission Degree & Business Meeting Feb 10 Knighthood Degrees Citadel 6900 & Irmo 6892 Feb 12 Jan 08 Assembly 3697 Business Meeting in CC 7:00 Feb 13 St Francis Caracciolo Cafe serving 11:00-1:00 Feb 14 Ash Wednesday Feb 15 Ladies Appreciation Social Feb 16 Patriotic Degree Columbia Feb 17 3rd Saturday Rosary at the Charleston Women’s Clinic Feb 18 Service Sunday Feb 22 Officers & Directors Meeting See our Calendar at the end of this newsletter for more events! Page - 5 District Deputy’s Message As your DD nears his 5th and FINAL year… The other evening a Knight said something that initially really irked me.