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Calendar of Coming Events December 2006 Roster of Officers Grand Knight- T. J. Repaich January 19-Fish Fry Deputy Grand Knight- Gary Eber Chaplain - Fr. Phil DeVolder Meetings January 20-Council Free Throw Chancellor - Dave Buzalski Recorder - Joe Tinervia Second Competition Financial Secretary - Scott Chris Tuesday Treasurer- Larry Scalise January 23- First Degree at Granger Lecturer -Benny Wiercioch of Each Advocate– Tom Pawlak Month February 2- Rosary at St. Vincent Warden-Tim Dougherty Guard Inside- Steve Gonsoski 7:00 p.m. February 3- District Free Throw Guard Outside– Shane Blotcamp 1st Year Trustee- Dave Towner Competition 2nd year Trustee- Sherman Hansen February 5- Open House for Squires Letter From the Grand Knight 3rd Year Trustee-James Gallagher Circle Brother Knights, Squires February 9-10 – Hockey Game Welcome to 2007. As I reflect on There will be an Open House at the the past year I am happy to say that, in February 13- Council Meeting K of C hall on February 5th from 6:00 my opinion, it was truly a suc- February 16- Fish Fry until 8:00PM for all young men ages cess. Our charitable donations were at 12 through 18 and their par- an all time high of over ents. Please plan on attending if you K of C Website $32,235.00. Our membership is just would like to join the Squires. The The website was updated! over 300 members and we are making open house will be an informational http://mysite.verizon.net/koc1043 our presence known in the churches event to answer any questions you Visit the above address to and the community. That, to me, is may have about the Squires. If see for yourself what has been just spectacular. It comes from a lot of you need more info or have questions added. time and effort from those of you who prior to this night, please contact A calendar of events has put in countless hours and the dedica- Shane Blotkamp @ 875-4680. been added as well as a link to the tion given to make our organization Fr. Michael J. McGivney website function and by paying your dues where you can join the guild to sup- regularly and on time. I say THANK Youth Free Throw Contest port his canonization. How simple is YOU to everyone. The contest will be held at St. that?! So what are you waiting for? Having said all of that, we now have Vincent's School Gym on January Spread the word! a great challenge ahead in this 20th from 9 until 11 AM. This is Also, remember that you can year. All the things we did well in open to both boys and girls ages easily submit your service hours via 2006 we need to do again, and all the 10 to 14. You will need a copy of the website. Fill out the form by fol- things we didn't do or did with little the child's birth certificate to ver- lowing the "Activity Form Entry" effort we should improve upon. We ify age and registration is link. need to continue to be active members free. The winners of each divi- The website’s calendar has in our churches and to work on recruit- sion will advance to the district events listed through June, so check ment and fundraising. I also ask that level held on Feb. 3rd at St. it out! you make a worthy attempt to attend at Mary's in Bristol and possibly least one meeting every few qualify for the Regional and State months. There are many of you I have Food Distribution competitions. Any questions, never met and I would surely like to I am still excited about how success- please contact Matt Casey @ 875- do so. fully the program took place. Thanks 9110. again to everyone who was involved in We have a lot of good things to the food basket program. come in the near future. Look for our Benny Squires program to become active again. Look for fundraising activities Rosary to become more frequent and profit- We keep begging and pleading for Texas Hold-Em Tournament able, benefiting more people. I would people to come to our Holy Rosary to This event has been cancelled due like to see us do more on the Right-to- pray for our fellow members. It seems to circumstances beyond our control. If Life front and become more involved as though the ear is deaf. We are hav- th possible, it will be rescheduled with the mentally handicapped through ing our 286 consecutive Holy Rosary nd Special Olympics. I would also like to on Friday, February 2 at 7:30 p.m. at see us enjoying each others’ company St. Vincent’s. We have over 300 mem- Fish Fry at more council-sponsored events like bers and only about 6 or 7 members Friday January 19 dinners, dances and game nights. I attend. Is this your way of life? 5:00-7:00 p.m. have very high expectations for this Benny Adults; $7.00 year and with your help, we can ac- Children: 6-12 $3.5 complish everything we set our minds children: 5 & under Free In Our Prayers Carryouts available to do. Brothers who are in need of God Bless our prayers are remembered at the TJ meetings. We would like you to also The News letter is finalized the Friday after the council meeting. News articles should be sub- remember them in your prayers. They mitted no later than the Thursday following the If you have any fundraising ideas include: Ken Fisher, Bud Koons, Dick meeting. If you have any news to share with please e-mail them to TCRE- Hess, Jim Linn, Ed Vahala, Tom Far- brother knights, email it to [email protected] rell, Nick Russo, Bill Arko, and Bob or contact Benny . [email protected]. News Letter Editor-Benny Wiercioch Ferroli. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS PAGE 2

Birthdays for February Date Member Saint Date Member Saint 1 Michael J. Wargo St. Brigid 15 Michael I. Kloska St. Agape of Terni 2 Kenneth Fischer St. Joan Delestonnac 15 Brian Turko St. Sigfrid 2 Michael B. Rody St. Adalbald 18 Lawrence J.Krazit St. Theotonius 3 Max L. Overton St. Blaise 20 John S. Uryga St. Wulfric 7 Leo Theodore Holtz St. Luke the Younger 20 Edward A Vahala St. Eucherius 9 Michael Bueter St. Apollonia 22 Chuck D. Bueter St. Margaret of Cortna 9 Francis Vite St. Teilo 23 James H Gallagher St. Polycarp 10 Timothy D. Dibley St. Scholastica 24 Kevin A. Kiefer St. Prix 10 Herman Kruis St. Austreberta 26 Msg. Joseph Caterino St. Alexander 10 Thomas A.Misener St. Soteris 27 Thomas D. Hartnett St. Gabriel Possenti 14 Alex J. Nagy 3rd St. Cyril

Membership dues Bible Quiz by Benny If you have not paid your membership dues, please do so as 1. Who did Jesus describe as “The greatest among those soon as possible. born of Women”? Thanks. Scott Chris 2. What king of Judah was described as doing more evil than the nations that the Lord had destroyed before the Father McGivney Guild Israelites? If you are not already a member of the guild, please go 3. What king was so scared of seeing fingers writing on to www.indianakofc.org or Columbian magazine for a the wall that his face turned pale, his knees knocked to- registration card. There is no cost to you and it is quick gether, and his legs gave way? and easy. This will help advance the cause of Canoniza- 4. Who was so love struck that he agreed to work seven tion to Sainthood for our Worthy Founding Father. Please years for the hand of his bride-to–be? enlist not only yourself, but family, friends and coworkers. 5. Who has the longest name in the bible? Devotion to Father McGivney has become an important

Bible Quiz Answers- See below part of our identity as Knights of Columbus.

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February 2007 Roster of Officers Grand Knight- T. J. Repaich Calendar of Coming Events Deputy Grand Knight- Gary Eber Chaplain - Fr. Phil DeVolder Meetings February 23-Fish Fry Chancellor - Dave Buzalski Recorder - Joe Tinervia Second Financial Secretary - Scott Chris Tuesday March 2-Fish Fry Treasurer- Larry Scalise March 2- Rosary at St. Vincent’s Lecturer -Benny Wiercioch of Each Advocate– Tom Pawlak Month Warden-Tim Dougherty March 9- Fish fry Guard Inside- Steve Gonsoski 7:00 p.m. Guard Outside– Shane Blotcamp March 13- K of C Meeting 1st Year Trustee- Dave Towner 2nd year Trustee- Sherman Hansen March 16- Fish Fry 3rd Year Trustee-James Gallagher

K of C Website Letter From the Grand Knight Rosary The website was updated! We will be having our http://mysite.verizon.net/ Brother Knights, 287th consecutive Holy Ro- Due to the weather, our nd koc1043 council meeting in February was sary on March 2 at 7:30 Visit the above ad- cancelled. This means that I don’t p.m. at St. Vincent’s dress to see for yourself what have much of a report, but I wanted Church, following the Sta- has been added. to be sure to let you know that there tions of the Cross. Please nd rd A calendar of events is a 2 and 3 degree coming up at try to come and help us has been added as well as a the end of this month. It will be pray for the sick and those held at the Notre Dame Council on link to the Fr. Michael J. the 25th. If you are a 1st degree in nursing homes. McGivney website where Knight and would like to attend, Benny you can join the guild to sup- please let me know. We will be port his canonization. How holding a Membership Blitz toward simple is that?! So what are the end of March, but there is no In Our Prayers you waiting for? Spread the better time than the present to bring Brothers who are in in new members, so please con- need of our prayers are re- word! tinue recruiting. Also, we are look- Also, remember that ing for young men ages 10-18 to membered at the meetings. We you can easily submit your join the Columbian Squires. Please would like you to also remem- service hours via the web- help us get this Circle reactivated. ber them in your prayers. site. Fill out the form by fol- On another note, I want to They include: Ken Fisher, Bud lowing the "Activity Form let all of you know that I will be Koons, Dick Hess, Jim Linn, ending my term as Grand Knight at Ed Vahala, Tom Farrell, Bill Entry" link. the end of June. It was a bitter- The website’s calendar sweet decision, but one that I had to Arko, and Bob Ferroli. has events listed through make. I had no intention of giving June, so check it out! up this position so early, since I Joe Tinervia greatly enjoy it, but the opportunity came about for me to join the insur- ance side of the K of C. After a long interview process, lots of dis- Fish Fry cussion with my wife and family, Friday February 23 and a whole lot of praying, I de- 5:00-7:00 p.m. cided that it was best for me to ac- Adults; $7.00 cept the position as of March 1st. Children: 6-12 $3.5 Since being an officer and an agent children: 5 & under Free are conflicts of interest and of time Carryouts available constraints, I will no longer be able to fill this position. I hope that eve- Love the Lord with your whole heart! The News letter is finalized the Fri- ryone understands my position on day after the council meeting. this situation. You will hear more News articles should be submitted about this in the near future. no later than the Thursday follow- Apology ing the meeting. If you have any God Bless When I listed the birthdays in the news to share with brother knights, TJ last newsletter, I neglected to email it to [email protected] or change the heading and listed the contact Benny . month of the birthdays as January instead of February. KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS PAGE 2

Birthdays for March Date Member Saint Date Member Saint

1 Richard L. Hess St. David 19 Rick W. Koerting St. Adrian 1 J. Richard Milroy St. Rudesind 19 Samuel J. Rodino St. Joseph 6 Bernard Koch St. Colette 21 Dennis Griffen St. Enda 6 Robert E. Letherman St. Basil 21 Paul A. Roell St. Birillus 7 James W. Linn St. Ardo 21 Nicholas Russo St. Lupicinus 9 Andrew Kloss St. Anthony 23 Malcolm O. Koons St. Julian 11 Andrew G. Dibley St. Vigilius 25 Joe Foy St. Harold 12 Joseph D. Cataldo St. Maximilian 25 Francis M. Lima St. Dismas 13 Michael J. Dibley St. Heldrad 29 Dennis K. Lyon St. Mark 17 Phillip D. Stillson St. Patrick

Bible Quiz by Benny Sports Quiz by Benny Identify each famous Bible woman described by each 1. Whose 90-bout unbeaten streak ended in 1994 when Frankie statement. Randall won a split decision? 1. She and her husband, Aquila, were among Paul’s clos- 2. Who is a three-time American Cup winner? est companions. 3. Who was horse racing’s Triple Crown winner in 1948? 4. Who is the creator of the critically acclaimed PBS television 2. The circumstances surrounding her marriage were documentary, “Baseball?” scandalous, but her son eventually became a king of Is- 5. Who are the only father and son to hit back-to-back home runs rael. in a major league baseball game? 3. This well-to-do woman from Thyatira became a Chris- Answers below tian and invited Paul and his companions to stay at her

house.

4. Jesus stayed at his woman’s house, but she was dis- Sr. Griffey Ken & Jr. Griffey, Ken 5.

Turner Ken 4.

tracted with dinner preparations that she never sat and lis- Esther 5.

Martha 4. Lydia Citation 3.

tened to his teaching. 3. Bathsheba 2. Priscilla Conner Dennis 2.

5. Because this queen’s influence saved the Jews, the 1. Answers Quiz Bible 1. Chavez Cesar Julio 1.

Answers Quiz Sports celebration of Purim was established. Answers Quiz Bible

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Calendar of Coming Events March 2007 Roster of Officers Grand Knight- T. J. Repaich Deputy Grand Knight- Gary Eber March 23-Fish Fry Chaplain - Fr. Phil DeVolder Chancellor - Dave Buzalski Meetings March 26– Blitz & Open House Recorder - Joe Tinervia Second Financial Secretary - Scott Chris Tuesday March 30- Fish fry Treasurer- Larry Scalise Lecturer -Benny Wiercioch of Each April 6– Fish Fry Advocate– Tom Pawlak Month Warden-Tim Dougherty Guard Inside- Steve Gonsoski 7:00 p.m. April 9– Dyngus Day Celebration Guard Outside– Shane Blotcamp 1st Year Trustee- Dave Towner April 10 K of C Meeting 2nd year Trustee- Sherman Hansen Brother Knights, 3rd Year Trustee-James Gallagher Congratulations Things continue to progress as Four more of our Brother Knights are now spring and summer approach. March 29th Rosary th third degree members. They are: Andres marks the 125th anniversary of the Knights We will be having our 288 consecu- Behena, Richard Frye, Andrew Dibley, of Columbus. Please pray for the canoni- tive Holy Rosary on Good Friday, April th and Edward Bollero Sr. zation of Fr. McGivney for sainthood. We 6 at 7:30 p.m. at St. Vincent’s Church will be having an Open House for our following the Stations of the Cross. Please membership blitz in honor of Fr. McGiv- try to come and help us pray for our ney. Please invite someone to attend. It Brother Knights who need our prayers. News Highlights will be March 26th from 6:30 until By Joe Tinervia 8:30. We are also getting close to the time Benny for Tootsie Rolls, so keep your eyes open th th  Weekend of 24 -25 membership for more information. We will need lots of blitz help because if all goes as planned, it will  Founder's Day - 125th anniversary on be a record year for the fundraiser. We are March 29th also going to have a First Degree at our Membership Dues th council on April 17th. There are many To those brother Knights who have paid  Monday 26 – Open house for pro- their dues, thanks. To those of you who spective new members or those looking other events happening at the council hall over the next few weeks, so please check have been procrastinating, please send for information about the Knight of Co- your dues in ASAP. lumbus the calendar or go to our website for more information. Scott  Fish Frys - Every Friday during Lent and every third Friday of each month God Bless, thereafter 5PM - 7PM. In Our Prayers TJ Brothers who are in need of our  Dyngus Day - Monday after Easter - prayers are remembered at the meetings. Come to the St. Jude Council and enjoy We would like you to also remember them some good Polish sausage, pierogies and Check the web in your prayers. They include: Ken Fisher, other yummy food. http://mysite.verizon.net/koc1043 Bud Koons, Dick Hess, Jim Linn, Ed Va-  Tootsie Roll Drive with the proceeds hala, Tom Farrell, Bill Arko, Ed Wenzel benefiting ADEC is fast approaching. We John Kidder, John Thompson, Nick Russo, are looking for corporate donations in Ed Parr, Fr. Phil, Charles Ornduff, Charlie addition to the individual tootsie roll sales Scholarship Applications Brown, and Bob Ferroli. to surpass last year's high of $9300. These are due May 7th . Applications can  Announcing the start of an Atten- be picked up at the hall or downloaded 1st Degree Team dance Jackpot: Starting with our April from the website The council is in the process of activating meeting, we will randomly draw the name our 1st degree team. If anyone would like of one of our current members from the to be a part of this team, please contact membership roster. If that person is in . Scott Chris at 266-1491 attendance, they will receive the Atten- dance Jackpot. The initial jackpot will be $25 and will increase by $10 each March Meeting month if the member whose name was Members at the meeting on drawn is not present at the meeting. The March 13 were as follows: Benny Wier- jackpot will be reset to $25 after a cioch, Steve Riikonen, Steve Gonsoski, win. Although our attendance is good Dave Buzalski, Jim Gallagher, Arturo when compared to other councils, we Herrera, T J Repaich, Larry Scalise, Joe want to see more faces at the meetings. Eppers, Steve Good, Mel Taylor, Tom  Starting with the month of May, each Pawlak, Matthew Casey, Aaron Schade, First Wednesday of the month a spaghetti Zach Jellison, Sherm Hansen, Shane dinner will be held with the proceeds go- Fish Fry Blotkamp, Dave Towner, Andres Ba- ing to charitable causes - like Gibault, Fridays During Lent hena, Jerry Lockwood, Lee Evers, Mi- seminarians, Right to Life, etc.. The spa- 5:00-7:00 p.m. guel Mendoza, Al Arko, Dave Kozlowski, Joe Tinervia, Scott Chris, ghetti dinner in May will go toward assist- Adults; $7.00 ing Fr. Phil DeVolder. The date for this is Gordon Scott, Bob Baloun, and Adan May 2nd. Children: 6-12 $3.5 Alvarez.  Next 4th degree will be during the children: 5 & under Free th Carryouts available The News letter is finalized the Friday after the coun- weekend of July 14 cil meeting. News articles should be submitted no  Per request from our District Deputy later than the Thursday following the meeting. If you have any news to share with brother knights, email it Dave Kozlowski, please pray to Fr. to [email protected] or contact Benny . McGivney for Karsyn Bell and her fight News Letter Editor-Benny Wiercioch with her illness Assistant Editor -Lee Evers KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS PAGE 2

Birthdays for April Date Member Saint Date Member Saint 1 James W. Noffsinger St. Venantius 16 Benedict J. Brewers St. Bernadette 2 David A. Jozwiak St. Francis of Paola 16 Gordon Scott St. Benedict Labre 4 John D. Massa St. Isidore 17 Rob Hoffer St. Anicetus 6 Joseph L. Bozzuto St. Berthane 18 Joseph S. Russo St. Galdinus 7 William J. Nye St. Herman 19 James P. Mauck, Jr. St. Timon 8 Ronald Schrock Sr. St. Aedesius 20 Steve Poirier St. Victor 8 David J. Towner St. Julia Billiart 23 Robert J. Ferroli St. George 9 Alphonse Spahn St. Acacius 23 Jason Reed St. Felix 10 Gary L. Covey St. Michael 24 Mitch Wirt St. Egbert 13 Steven M Revelli Pope St. Martin 29 Eugene W. Hungate St. Hugh of Clunny 15 Robert A. Peterson St. Hunna

Rose Presentation We are now in our 23rd year of presenting roses to parents at the time of baptism. The rose is a symbol of new life into the church. It emphasizes the child’s Right to Life. So far a total of 1659 roses have been presented to the parents. During the last three years ( 2004—2006 ) we presented 124 roses. The cost for these roses was $150.25, which is shared by the Knights and the Daughters of Isabella. We were fortunate to have 64 roses donated by Sue Ann Sturm from September 2004 through January 2006. Also, thanks to the following presenters from January 2004 through December 2006:

St. Thomas St. Vincent Fr. Bill Sullivan Fr. Phil DeVolder Helen & Mike O'Bryant Sara & Andrew Hicks Fr. Jack Overmyer Sally Patton Rebecca & Matthew Snyder Bena & Ed Bollero Jeannie Shaw Ruby & Bob Ferroli George Kalil Millie Shaw Cindy & Lee Evers Deborah & Kirk Lochmandy Mary & Eric Sommers

Jennifer & Joe Tinervia Gloria Lipp Barb & Phil Stillson

Bonnie Master Virginia & Benny Wiercioch

If anyone is interested in participation in rose presentations at St. Thomas, call Lee Evers at 674-5345 or at St. Vincent, call Virginia Wiercioch at 293-7427.

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Calendar of Coming Events April 2007 Roster of Officers Grand Knight- T. J. Repaich Deputy Grand Knight- Gary Eber April 20-Fish Fry Chaplain - Fr. Phil DeVolder Chancellor - Dave Buzalski Meetings April 29– Pancake Breakfast Recorder - Joe Tinervia Second Financial Secretary - Scott Chris Tuesday May 4– Rosary at St. Vincent’s Treasurer- Larry Scalise Lecturer -Benny Wiercioch of Each May 8-K of C Meeting Advocate– Tom Pawlak Month Warden-Tim Dougherty May 18– Fish Fry Guard Inside- Steve Gonsoski 7:00 p.m. Guard Outside– Shane Blotcamp 1st Year Trustee- Dave Towner May 19-Tootsie Roll Drive 2nd year Trustee- Sherman Hansen 3rd Year Trustee-James Gallagher June 1– Rosary at St. Vincent’s Brother Knights,

I pray that this letter finds you all in Rosary good health and I hope that you all had a We will be having our 289th consecu- News Highlights blessed Easter. This past month has been tive Holy Rosary on Friday, May 4th at By Joe Tinervia very busy and the spring and summer 7:30 p.m. at St. Vincent’s Church. Please looks as if it will continue to get bus- try to come and help us pray for our  May 31st - Red Cross Blood Drive ier. We have lots of good events coming Brother Knights who need our prayers. here at K of C hall from Noon – 6 PM up so please volunteer to help make Bring your children, too. It’s a wonderful these functions a success. Dyngus Day thing for them to say the Holy Rosary.  Tootsie rolls ordered; permits for th was great again as it is every year and Stop Light Fundraiser on May 19 from Benny 9AM – 4PM Fish Frys have been exceptional also. We will begin monthly spaghetti  If you know any young men ages 12 dinners in May. The annual Tootsie Roll -18 interested in joining the Elkhart drive has begun to take shape as well. If Knight of Columbus Squires Circle that all goes as planned, we will need lots of is being re-formed, please contact the help. Please read the entire newsletter hall and ask for Shane Blotcamp or Joe In Our Prayers and check our website periodically to Brothers who are in need of our Tinervia Cell 370-0688. find out about all the upcoming events. prayers are remembered at the meetings.  WHLY radio on 1580AM – Dick The Indiana K of C State Convention We would like you to also remember them Peterson dropped by the K of C Hall to will be at the end of this month and a in your prayers. They include: Ken Fisher, give a talk about the station. (June's few other brothers and I will be attend- Bud Koons, Dick Hess, Jim Linn, Ed Va- spaghetti dinner proceeds to go to ing. We will report back at the next hala, Tom Farrell, Bill Arko, Ed Wenzel WHLY radio) meeting. Our efforts to bring in new John Thompson, Nick Russo, Fr. Phil De-  Spaghetti dinners are first Wednes- members has been wonderful the past Volder, Charlie Brown, Dick Dyer and day of the month starting at 5PM. All few months, so please don't stop now. I Bob Ferroli. spaghetti dinners have a specific charity personally want to thank everyone who or cause that will benefit directly from has been participating in events and re- the proceeds. So come and enjoy a nice cruiting. You all know who you are so Scholarship Applications spaghetti dinner at the K of C hall. THANK YOU. These are due May 7th . Applications can be picked up at the hall or downloaded  There will be a 1st degree exempli- from the website fication held at the Elkhart Council on Peace Tuesday April 17th at 7:30. Our council TJ will have their newly formed degree team direct the exemplification. March Meeting Members at the meeting on  A special welcome goes out to Fr. April 10 were as follows: Benny Wier- Bill Sullivan who is a new member of cioch, Steve Riikonen, Steve Gonsoski, the Knights of Columbus - Council Dave Buzalski, Jim Gallagher, T J Re- 1043. Yankee fans, watch out for this paich, Larry Scalise, Joe Eppers, Tom Boston Red Sox fan! Pawlak, Matthew Casey, Aaron Schade,  Council elections are approaching Zach Jellison, Shane Blotkamp, Dave in June. Please attend the May council Towner, Al Arko, Dave Kozlowski, Joe meeting to find out more about the posi- Tinervia, Gordon Scott, Mike Spurgeon, tions and to nominate someone. Happy Easter William DeShone's name was drawn at the April meeting for the attendance jackpot of $25. Since he was not in at- tendance, the jackpot will grow to $35 Fish Fry Check the web for the May meeting where an- Friday, April 20 http://mysite.verizon.net/koc1043 other council member's name will be 5:00-7:00 p.m. drawn. You can only win the jackpot if Adults; $7.00 you are in attendance at the council Children: 6-12 $3.5 meeting, starting at 7PM the second Tuesday of every month. The jackpot children: 5 & under Free Carryouts available The News letter is finalized the Friday after the coun- will continue to grow in increments of cil meeting. News articles should be submitted no $10 per meeting until a member's later than the Thursday following the meeting. If you name who is in attendance is drawn. have any news to share with brother knights, email it to [email protected] or contact Benny . News Letter Editor-Benny Wiercioch Assistant Editor -Lee Evers

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS PAGE 2 Birthdays for May Date Member Saint Date Member Saint 3 Kenneth R. Howard St. Philip 17 Aaron Schade St. Thethmar 7 Jeffrey F. Kloska St. John 17 Jeffrey L. Thomas St. Adrio 9 Daniel T. Corpe St. Beatus 25 Salvatore Staltari St. Mark 9 William B. Rodewald St. Pachomius 27 Patrick Mauck St. Bruno 12 William R. Arko St. Pancras 29 Victor Arko St. Arnaud 13 Doug Ryback St. Abban 29 Steven Good St Votus 14 Frank Lucchese Jr. St. Matthias 30 Jeffrey Balyeat St. Anastasius 14 Reverend Bill Sullivan St. Boniface 30 Ron Cittadine St. Hubert 17 Frederick D. Birzele St. Cathan 30 Joseph M. Koscielny St. Joan of Arc 17 Brian Kalil St. Heradius 30 Mike Petersen St. Ferdinand

Bible Quiz Sports Quiz By Benny By Benny

1. This woman got her name because she would become the 1. The NFL Pro Bowl is played annually at what stadium? mother of all living. 2. Until 1988 this baseball stadium did not have lights. 2. This woman found a new husband and a new country and 3. What is the name of the stadium which played host to the her great grandson became a king of Israel 1996 Summer Olympics? 3. She was a prophetess and a leader of Israel and her hus- 4. True or False? Hank Aaron and Babe Ruth were both band’s name was Lappidoth members of the Braves when they hit home run 714. 4. She laughed on hearing that she would have a child in her 5. With a blistering speed of 75 mph Ray Harroun was the old age winner of its very first race in 1911. What even was this? 5. This woman was a servant of the church of Cenchrea and Answers below Paul said she was a great help to many people, including him.

Answers below 500 Indianapolis 5. True 4. Field Turner 3.

Field Wrigley 2. Stadium Aloha 1.

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Phoebe 5.

Sarah 4. Deborah 3.

Ruth 2. Eve 1.

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May 2007 Roster of Officers Calendar of Coming Events Grand Knight- T. J. Repaich Deputy Grand Knight- Gary Eber Chaplain - Fr. Phil DeVolder May 19– Tootsie Roll Drive Chancellor - Dave Buzalski Meetings Recorder - Joe Tinervia Second June 1– Rosary at St. Vincent’s Financial Secretary - Scott Chris Tuesday Treasurer- Larry Scalise June 6– Spaghetti Dinner Lecturer -Benny Wiercioch of Each Advocate– Tom Pawlak Month June 12– K of C Meeting Warden-Tim Dougherty Guard Inside- Steve Gonsoski 7:00 p.m. Guard Outside– Shane Blotcamp 1st Year Trustee- Dave Towner Welcome, New Members! 2nd year Trustee- Sherman Hansen We are pleased to welcome the follow- Brother Knights, 3rd Year Trustee-James Gallagher ing new members to Council 1043: The past month and the next few ones coming up look to be quite busy. I just  All-You-Can-Eat Spaghetti Dinner returned from the annual state convention, Jesus Zagal David Calvillo benefiting HOLY Radio will be held and I have to say that this was the best one Michael Froelich Jesus Mujica June 6th. We need help working and I have been to. We received a lot of great Shawn Kohn Matthew Pletcher lots of people to come and eat so call information in a short period of time. Our Brent Kulp Kevin Doroh all of your friends and neighbors. Thomas Jaskolka Sherman Poole District Deputy announced that it was an honor to be seated with the delegates from  The will be 1st Degree at our council Jeff Schmuhl Thomas Gorski on June 12th at 6 p.m. followed by our David Sokolowski Charles Wilkie #1043.and that is because of the dedication that you guys have to making our council regular meeting. If you know some- Justin Buenger Michael Dadosky one who wants to join, please have Richard Buenger Fr. Wilson Corzo great. Thanks to all. The annual Tootsie Roll Drive kicks off them fill out a form 100 and drop it off May 12th at Palmer Hardware and contin- at the club ASAP. The form 100 is ues at the stop-light fundraiser and available at the club. Newly-Elected Officers churches on May 9th. I need lots of help  We recently sponsored 4 athletes in Grand Knight: Steve Riikonen from you (YES, YOU) at the stop-light the name of Steve Gonsoski for the Deputy Grand Knight: Zach Jellison portion. Also when you are at mass on Indiana Special Olympics. We have Chancellor: Joe Tinervia that weekend, please help distribute Toot- also put together a committee to work Financial Secretary: Scott Chris sie Rolls. It only takes a few minutes. on getting us involved in helping with Treasurer: Larry Scalise There is also a blood drive, spaghetti din- the games. If you feel that you would Advocate: Tom Pawlak ner, golf outing and First Degree coming be interested in donating your time Recorder: Shane Blotkamp up at our council. Please check the rest of and talents to Special Olympics on Lecturer: Benny Wiercioch the newsletter for more information. behalf of our council, please e-mail a Warden: Aaron Schade We also held elections for officers of response to [email protected] and Inside Guard: Steve Gonsoski our council and the Board of Directors for we will assemble a list. Thank you. Outside Guard: Arturo Herrera the Columbian Club. Congratulations to 1 Year Trustee: Sherm Hansen all who won. We will also be looking to New Scholarship Committee 2 Year Trustee: Mick Towner hire a manager for the Club in the very A new scholarship committee has been near future. Keep checking the newsletters selected and will be modifying the schol- or contact me for more information if you arship program for next year. Members Columbian Club Directors are interested. include: Joe Eppers, Larry Scalise, Jim Grand Knight, Deputy Grand Knight, and Peace Gallagher, Mick Towner, and T J Repaich. Trustees (automatic seats) TJ 2 year elected seats: Jim Gallagher and Vern Miller May Meeting  Tootsie Roll Drive for ADEC Kicks 1 year elected seats: Tom Jaskolka and Members at the meeting on off May 12th and continues on May Jeff Schmuhl June 12 were as follows: Benny Wier- 19th. I need as many of you as possi- cioch, Steve Riikonen, Steve Gonsoski, ble on the 19th for the stop-light fund- Dave Buzalski, Jim Gallagher, T J Re- News Highlights raiser. The more we get, the less pres- paich, Larry Scalise, Joe Eppers, Tom sure it puts on anyone. We also need By Joe Tinervia Pawlak, Matthew Casey, Zach Jellison, help at the churches on the 19th and  Scholarship Committee received ap- Dave Towner, Al Arko, Dave 20th at all masses. If you can help at plications and will be reviewing them. Kozlowski, Joe Tinervia, Gordon Scott, the corner of Jackson and Prairie  Dave Towner delivered $3000 to Gi- Steve Spretnjak, Tom Jaskolka, Jeff Streets anytime from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m., bault during the state convention. Schmuhl, Mike Froelich, Vern Miller, please contact me ASAP. I need to Tony Szucs, Chris Johnson, Bernard Our council is a Two Star Gibault have you sign a waiver before the “benefactor” council. Hartogh, Rob Hoffer, Shawn Kohn, Rick event. Frye, Andres Bahena, Jesus Zagal,  June 2nd– The state K of C Golf out-  Red Cross Blood Drive will be held David Calvillo, Jr., Scott Chris, Fr. Wil- ing to benefit Gibault. on May 31 at our council from 12:00 son Corzo, Arturo Herrera, Deacon Ro-  Our council’s golf outing will be the noon until 6 p.m. Volunteers and do- mero Reyes, and Dan Granzotto. 3rd Sunday in July. Please sign up at nors are urgently needed. The Red he club. Cross is extremely low on blood and  All Knights should make a strong needs help. Remember, Jesus was the Rosary We will be having our 290th consecu- effort to attend the Memorial Day first blood donor who saved our lives; tive Holy Rosary on Friday, June 1st at mass at St. Vincent’s cemetery. now it is our turn to follow Jesus and 7:30 p.m. at St. Vincent’s Church. If you Please see your church bulletin for help save someone else’s. You never haven’t attended, give it a try. We pray mass time. know when it might be you that needs for our sick and hospitalized and our  Winner of the attendance jackpot was blood and imagine if there just wasn’t Brother Knights. It’s a great tribute to NOT in attendance at the May meet- enough. If you have questions, please those who need our prayers. ing. Therefore, the new jackpot will contact TJ Repaich @320-7394 or Benny be $45 at the next meeting. [email protected].

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS PAGE 2 Birthdays for June Date Member Saint Date Member Saint 3 Thomas A. Pawlak St. Charles 13 Richard A. Eppers St. Anthony of Padua 3 Charles Wilkie St. Kevin 14 Vern J. Miller St. Basil 5 Maynard L. McClintic St. Boniface 15 Kirt Lochmandy St. Germaine 6 James L. Letherman St. Norbert 16 Dominick A. Ambrose St. Benno 7 Richard E. Dyer St. Willibald 16 Christopher Johnson St. Aurelian 10 William Hutkins St. Getulius 17 Vito Palumbo St. Albert 10 Edward P. Klose St. Bardo 26 Vincent Vonder Vellen St. Jason 10 Charles R. Ornduff St. Landry of Paris 27 James D. Stroup St. Zolilus of Cordova 10 Angelo Rossi St. Astericus 28 John A. Fisher St. Irenaeus 11 Richard Buenger St. Barnabus 30 James R. Phalen St. Theobald 12 Shane Blotcamp St. Leo III

K of C Golf In Our Prayers The annual K of C Vincent B. Terlep Golf Tournament will Brothers who are in need of our prayers are remembered be held on Sunday, July 15, 2007, at Raber’s Golf Course. The at the meetings. We would like you to also remember them in your cost of $40 will include green fees, cart and lunch. Juniors un- prayers. They include: Ken Fisher, Bud Koons, Dick Hess, Jim der 18 will cost $25. A sign up sheet will be posted at the Co- Linn, Ed Vahala, Tom Farrell, Bill Arko, Ed Wenzel John Thomp- lumbian Club on June 5th. Please pay your entry fee when you son, Nick Russo, Fr. Phil DeVolder, Charlie Brown, Dick Dyer, sign up for a tee time (7:30 a.m. to 9:04 a.m.) Help is needed in Tony Szucs, John Kidder, Dave Rupert, Steve Poirier, Ed Parr, Phil the kitchen and with getting prize donations. Stillson, Charles Ornduff, Jeff Schmuhl, Tim Dougherty, Fr. Wil- Steve Spretnjak and Don Quinn, Chairmen son Corzo, and Bob Ferroli.

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June 2007 Roster of Officers Calendar of Coming Events Grand Knight- T. J. Repaich Deputy Grand Knight- Gary Eber July 6—7:30 Rosary at St. Vincent’s Chaplain - Fr. Phil DeVolder Chancellor - Dave Buzalski Meetings July 10—7:00 Council Meeting Recorder - Joe Tinervia Second Financial Secretary - Scott Chris Tuesday July 11—5:00-7:00 Spaghetti Dinner Treasurer- Larry Scalise Lecturer -Benny Wiercioch of Each July 15—Annual Golf Outing Advocate– Tom Pawlak Month Warden-Tim Dougherty July 29—8:00-12:00 Pancake Breakfast Guard Inside- Steve Gonsoski 7:00 p.m. Guard Outside– Shane Blotcamp August 1—5:00-7:00 Spaghetti Dinner 1st Year Trustee- Dave Towner 2nd year Trustee- Sherman Hansen August 3—7:30 Rosary at St Vincent’s Brother Knights, 3rd Year Trustee-James Gallagher

I hope that this message finds you all New Members doing well and in good health. This will Welcome to the following new Knights of Columbus be my last GK report since the new offi- members who took the first degree on June An on-line check of Wikipedia will give cers will begin their duties on July 1st. It 12th: Matthew Frye, Jacob Meyer, Luis you the following information about our has been an extreme pleasure to serve as Santiago, and Anthony Miller. Also wel- organization: ―The Order of the Knights Grand Knight and I will miss it greatly. I come to Christopher Paciorkowski who of Columbus is the world's largest Catho- pray for your continued support of our new transferred to our council. lic fraternal service organization. Founded GK and officers. This council has seen in the United States in 1882, it is named in great growth and there is still room to honor of Christopher Columbus[1] and Your paper was a little late getting to you go. With everyone’s help we can do great dedicated to the principles of Charity, last month. It was delivered to the printers things. This past month we held a Red Unity, Fraternity, and Patriotism. There are the Monday morning after the meeting. Cross blood drive and are planning another more than 1.7 million members in 14,000 Benny put it in the mail on Wednesday and one. We also held another 1st degree and councils, with nearly 200 councils on col- it took until the following Tuesday for the inducted new officers. Since we started lege campuses. Membership is limited to mail to be delivered. Hopefully your paper our degree team, we have brought in 21 practical Catholic men aged 18 or older.‖ will arrive in a more timely fashion this new members to the council. We also ―In the 2005 fraternal year the Order month. awarded scholarships and awards of merit gave US$136 million directly to charity to some Knights and high school sen- and performed over 63.2 million man iors. Please read the rest of the news letter News Highlights hours of voluntary service. For their sup- and check out our new website for more By Joe Tinervia port for the Church and local communities, information on the previously stated The council website has been moved to a as well as for their philanthropic efforts, items. God Bless new location. You will now find it at the Order is often referred to as the "strong www.koc1043.org right arm of the Church". The Order's in- The old website (mysite.verizon.net/ TJ surance program has more than $60 billion koc1043) will be available for the next few of life insurance policies in force and holds weeks. The new website has several ad- the highest insurance ratings given by vantages and new features. Be sure to A.M. Best, Standard & Poor's, and the In- check it out. Congratulations to Our Award surance Marketplace Standards Associa- Winners! tion.‖

“It’s No Balouny” Insurance Update By Bob Baloun, K of C Field Agent Merit award for membership No doubt the signs of summer have director: had their effect on you. Getting outdoors is the Zach Jellison June Meeting obvious thing to do. We poke around in the Members at the meeting on garden, work on the lawn, attend ballgames, Merit award for degree team June 12 were as follows: Steve Riik- and dust off the gas grill. Beneath it all we captain: onen, Steve Gonsoski, Jim Gallagher, T sense that vacation time is near. This pleases Scott Chris J Repaich, Larry Scalise, Joe Eppers, everyone. It doesn’t matter whether we are planning on elaborate vacations or if we will Matthew Casey, Zach Jellison, Dave Merit award for State Outstanding simply enjoy the company of our family at Towner, Al Arko, Dave Kozlowski, Joe home—the feeling is the same. Vacations are Catholic Youth nomination: Tinervia, Steve Spretnjak, Jeff Schmuhl, fun. Justin Buenger Mike Froelich, Chris Johnson, Andres If we’ve planned properly, chances Bahena, Jesus Zagal, Scott Chris, Arturo are that some of our hard-earned dollars have Merit award for Web Site Herrera, Shane Blotkamp, Matt Pletcher, been set aside for this occasion. We recognize Creation: Luis Santiago, Aaron Schade, Fred that if we plan to spend money in the pursuit of Joe Tinervia Thomson, Jacob Meyer, Rich Chakan, enjoyment, the ordinary fixed expenses must Tony Miller, Tom Gorski, Dick still be paid. So we need a ―vacation fund.‖ KNIGHT OF THE YEAR: All this makes good sense. The Buenger, Mel Taylor, and Jesus Mujica. Shane Blotkamp soundness of the idea is obvious. Isn’t it amaz- ing that so many of us see the wisdom of plan- ning for our vacations but fail to plan our long- We also awarded 6 scholarships to range vacation—retirement? The government high school seniors Rosary has thought about it and maybe your employer st has as well. The only one left is you. It’s time We will be having our 291 consecu- Certificate of Honor from Special th you thought about it. Find out how you can Olympics: tive Holy Rosary on Friday, July 6 at add to retirement programs in an amount suffi- Steve Gonsoski 7:30 p.m. at St. Vincent’s Church. If you cient to provide for you and your family. After We sponsored 4 athletes in haven’t attended, give it a try. We pray all, retirement is the longest vacation you’ll Steve's honor. for our sick and hospitalized and our ever take. Call me today. I want to hear from Brother Knights. It’s a great tribute to you. those who need our prayers. Robert Baloun, Insurance Agent Benny 272-3304

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS PAGE 2 Birthdays for July Date Member Saint Date Member Saint 1 Wilfred L. Bueter St. Juniper Serra 19 Steven A. Gonsoski St. Justa 1 John E. Calvert St. Gall 20 Thomas K. O'Hara St. Elias 1 Irvin L. Kloska St. Arnulf 21 Edward V. Wenzel St. Victor 2 Nick R. Fortino St. Bernardo 22 Michael A. Keller St. Philip Evans 4 Sherman Poole St. Ulric 22 William J. Swaller St. Mary Magdalen 4 Matthew J. Snyder St. Anthony 24 Peter A. Letherman St. Boris 6 James E. Smith St.Merryn 26 Edward J. Bollero, Sr. St. Bartholomea 7 Craig S. Lochmandy St. Pantaenus 26 Craig M. Gonsoski St. Joachim 8 Kevin Doroh St. Kilian 26 Mitchell Nihart St. Simeon 8 Gayle H. Flamion St. Adrian 27 Beuford H. Lee St. Theobald of Mary 12 Frederick J. Thomson St. Jason 30 Adan Alverez St. Abdon 13 Eugene R. Damalas St. Silas 30 Timothy M. O Bryant St. Ursus 13 Richard Walag St. Henry 30 Earl J. Ottman, Sr. St. Peter Chrysologus 15 Leonard Antonelli St. Boniventure 31 Donald L. Peterson St. Democratus 15 Ralph F. Miller St. Swihun 31 James M. Slater St. Helen of Skovde 15 Bryan Simmons St. Vladimir of Kiev 31 Joe Tinervia St. Justin De Jacobis 18 William M. Wain St. Bruno K of C Golf In Our Prayers The annual K of C Vincent B. Terlep Golf Tournament will Brothers who are in need of our prayers are remem- be held on Sunday, July 15, 2007, at Raber’s Golf Course. The bered at the meetings. We would like you to also remember cost of $40 will include green fees, cart and lunch. Juniors under them in your prayers. They include: Ken Fisher, Bud Koons, 18 will cost $25. A sign up sheet will be posted at the Colum- Dick Hess, Jim Linn, Ed Vahala, Tom Farrell, Bill Arko, Ed bian Club on June 5th. Please pay your entry fee when you sign Wenzel John Thompson, Nick Russo, Fr. Phil DeVolder, Charlie up for a tee time (7:30 a.m. to 9:04 a.m.) Help is needed in the Brown, Dick Dyer, Tony Szucs, John Kidder, Dave Rupert, kitchen and with getting prize donations. Steve Poirier, Ed Parr, Phil Stillson, Charles Ornduff, Jeff Steve Spretnjak and Don Quinn, Chairmen Schmuhl, Tim Dougherty, Fr. Wilson Corzo, Harold Black, Benny Wiercioch and Bob Ferroli.

Website If you will check the website, it should be obvious that Joe has put in many hours in developing the website for our council. You can find information about our council, the officers, activi- Check the web ties, the calendar, and links to other sites. Thanks, Joe, for all of http://www.koc1043.org

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July 2007 Roster of Officers Calendar of Coming Events Grand Knight: Steve Riikonen Deputy Grand Knight: Zach Jellison July 29—8:00-12:00 Pancake Breakfast Chancellor: Joe Tinervia Meetings Financial Secretary: Scott Chris August 1—5:00-7:00 Spaghetti Dinner Treasurer: Larry Scalise Second Advocate: Tom Pawlak Tuesday August 3—7:30 Rosary at St Vincent’s Recorder: Shane Blotkamp Lecturer: Benny Wiercioch of Each August 14—K of C Meeting Warden: Aaron Schade Month Inside Guard: Steve Gonsoski 7:00 p.m. News Highlights Outside Guard: Arturo Herrera Trustee: Sherm Hansen By Joe Tinervia Trustee: Mick Towner Dear Brother Knights: Trustee: T.J. Repaich  Our Council now has its own web District Deputy: Dave Kozlowski domain. Please visit the website, now It is my pleasure to write to you as found at www.koc1043.org As a re- Grand Knight for the first time. I want you sult of having our own domain, we all to know that I take this responsibility Program Director Note: now have email addresses for the seriously and will do the best I can to ensure Grand Knight, some officers, and di- the continued growth and good works that I wanted to thank our Brother our council has been doing. That being said Knights that did make it out to the spa- rectors. For general correspondence, th email [email protected] For GK I have set some goals for our club for this ghetti dinner held on July 11 benefiting Steve Riikonen, email grand- year: Daimon's Kids. An announcement was [email protected] A more exten- 1.) Increase donations by 10% over last made in the Elkhart Truth, and there were sive list of email addresses can be year; quite a few non-Knights that came and ate found on our website under the tab 2.) Increase membership by 10% over the all-you-can-eat spaghetti. It was per- 'About 1043' and 'Officers' as they last year; sonally disappointing that there were not become activated and available. 3.) Get twice as many people active in more Knights in attendance to support this the club and attending meetings. local charity. The goal behind the monthly  Our council is hosting a breakfast Even though we are in the summer spaghetti dinners was to enable our Coun- Friday, July 13th, for about 40 months right now, the activities at the club cil to support a wider variety of chari- youth visiting from Saskatchewan. are going strong. We have our monthly spa- ties. This was something that a significant  Did you make it out and swing away ghetti dinners for a local charity, first, sec- number of Knights wanted. These same at our Council's Golf Outing held ond, and third degree meetings, blood Knights voiced their positive support for th Sunday July 15 ? If not, you missed drives, the pancake breakfasts, as well as our these dinners. However, there are fewer a good time and a steak dinner after- monthly meetings. and fewer Knights volunteering to help ward. I would like to encourage all of you to and/or coming down to eat dinner or even  There will be a Knights of Columbus mark your calendars for the second Tuesday promoting the event. I know every Knight Museum dedication hosted by Gibault of each month at 7p.m. and join us for some cannot make it to every event that is held, this September. fun and fellowship with your fellow Knights but your support of the various events is needed if we - as a Council - want to con-  There will be another First Degree at and find out what your club is doing. tinue assisting the various charitable our council on July 30th or 31st. Exact Steve Riikonen causes. date T.B.D. Contact Scott Chris for As Program Director, one of my more information. goals is to keep the membership informed  Our Council has our very own of events taking place at our Council and Squires Circle! There are currently other K of C Councils. Please consult the 13 young gentlemen taking part in the Calendar of Events on the Council's web- circle. If you know of a young gentle- site for upcoming programs. I'll do my man between the ages of 12 and 18 best to keep the information on the website that may be interested in joining the Membership Dues current, so check it often. Thank you. circle and participating in their activi- If you still need to pay your membership Joe Tinervia ties, please contact Shane at dues, please remit to Scott Chris at K of C, [email protected] Regular Squires 112 East Lexington Ave, Elkhart, IN meetings are held every second Sun- July Meeting 46514 day of the month at 6:30 p.m. Please Members at the meeting on July th take time to thank Shane Blotcamp for 10 were as follows: Steve Riikonen, Steve Gonsoski, Larry Scalise, Matthew his time and effort in getting the  Our council received a vocations Casey, Al Arko, Dave Kozlowski, Joe Squires Circle started back up. Those award plaque for our council's contri- Tinervia, Steve Spretnjak, Jeff Schmuhl, of you who told him that you wanted butions supporting seminarians. We Mike Froelich, Chris Johnson, Shane to help him out should let him know collected $61.26 for seminarians at Blotkamp, Dick Buenger, Mel Taylor, that you are still there to be of assis- the July meeting. tance. Tom Jaskolka, Herman Kruis, Jim Du-  Our district deputy discussed the Bois, Brent Kulp, Bernard Hartogh, Rob  Do you have Email? If so, email Joe Gabriel project at our meeting. Its Hoffer, Sherman Poole, Mike O’Bryant, Tinervia your email address at goal is to give pro-life options to ex- Shawn Kohn, Lee Evers, Richard Dyer, [email protected] Please include pectant mothers. There is a link to the Tom Pawlak, and Benny Wiercioch. your full name with your email ad- Gabriel Project website on our coun- dress. Our goal is to email our mem- cil's website under the Links tab. bers information and reminders of Rosary  The name drawn for the attendance rd events/activities as well as our news- On Friday, August 3 we will be recit- jackpot was James nd letter to offset printing and mailing ing our 292 consecutive Holy Rosary at Phalen. Since James was not in atten- costs. You will continue to receive a 7:30 p.m. at St. Vincent’s Church. How dance at the meeting, the jackpot will printed newsletter if you do not have many of you Brother Knights have ever grow by $10 for the next meet- an email address. been to help us? Please come and help us ing. Reminder: you must be present pray for the sick. You never know, but at the Council Meeting to collect the News from Joe continues in the next col- someday we might be praying for you. jackpot if your name is drawn on that umn—————-> Benny day.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS PAGE 2 Birthdays for August August Member Saints Feast Day August Member Saints Feast Day 2 Steve Riikonen St. Alfreda 15 Brad Jones St. Altfrid 2 David M. Towner St. Eusebius 16 Joaquin Arroyo Sr. St. Stephen of Hungary 3 Charles Brown St. Abibas 16 Gary Delucenay St. Arnel 3 Mel Taylor St. Dalmatius 17 Leroy Murphy St. Donatus 4 Randall Hayes St. John Vianney 18 Tim Dougherty St. Helena 4 Donald Stoeser St. Agabius 20 J. L. Scalise St. Bernard 5 Gary Eber St. Theodoric 22 Michael Weldy St. Sigfrid 5 T.J. Repaich St. Addai 23 Gaetano Sanfilippo St. John 6 Edward W. Hardig Jr. St. Hormisdas 24 Ron Delucenay St. Audoenus 6 Larry Kruse St. Hormidas 26 Zachary Jellison St. Alexander 9 Curt Davis St. Julian 27 Thomas Borger St. Caesarius 12 Dan Crosbie St. Euplius 27 Richard Lilley, Sr. St. Monica 13 Scott Olsen St. Radegunde 28 Shawn Kohn St. Edmund 14 Thomas Hosler St. Athanasis 30 Scott Chris St. Pammachius 15 Steven L. Erwin St. Tarcisius 31 Richard Chakan St. Adian

Bible Quiz In Our Prayers 1. How long did Mary stay with Elizabeth? Brothers who are in need of our prayers are remem- 2. What happened to Elizabeth when she heard Mary’s greet- bered at the meetings. We would like you to also remember ing? them in your prayers. They include: Ken Fisher, Bud Koons, 3. What other famous Bible figure was born in Bethlehem? Dick Hess, Jim Linn, Ed Vahala, Tom Farrell, Bill Arko, Ed 4. What did the angel say (to the shepherds) would be the sign Wenzel, John Thompson, Nick Russo, Fr. Phil DeVolder, Dick that the Savior had been born? Dyer, Tony Szucs, John Kidder, Dave Rupert, Steve Poirier, Ed 5. How much younger than John the Baptist was Jesus? Parr, Phil Stillson, Charles Ornduff, Charlie Brown, Jeff Answers below. Schmuhl, Tim Daugherty, Harold Black, Fr. Bill, Fr. Wilson, Carson Bell, Kevin O’Connor, Irvin Kloska, Steve Jellison, and Bob Ferroli.

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Bible Quiz Answers: 1. 3 months; 2. the baby leapt in her her in leapt baby the 2. months; 3 1. Answers: Quiz Bible

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August 2007 Roster of Officers Calendar of Coming Events Grand Knight: Steve Riikonen Deputy Grand Knight: Zach Jellison August 28—First Degree at K of C Chancellor: Joe Tinervia Meetings Financial Secretary: Scott Chris September 5—Spaghetti Dinner at Treasurer: Larry Scalise Second K of C Hall 5-7 p.m. Advocate: Tom Pawlak Tuesday Recorder: Shane Blotkamp September 7—Rosary at St. Vincent’s at Lecturer: Benny Wiercioch of Each 7:30 p.m. Warden: Aaron Schade Month Inside Guard: Steve Gonsoski September 8—Breakfast at K of C Hall Outside Guard: Arturo Herrera 7:00 p.m. Trustee: Sherm Hansen September 11—K of C Meeting; 7 p.m. Trustee: Mick Towner Brother Knights. Trustee: T.J. Repaich September 21—Fish Fry, 5-7 p.m. District Deputy: Dave Kozlowski It was great to see so many people at our September 27—Blue Mass at St. Thomas meeting. The participation of the member- at 7 p.m.(Jeff Largent, celebrant) ship is what will make our club stronger Golf Tournament Results October 3—Spaghetti Dinner every day. We will be starting a breakfast The golf tournament held on July 15th October 5—Rosary fundraiser on the 2nd Sunday of every month exceeded our expectations. The weather beginning in September. The fish fry’s will was ideal for golfing and the response Welcome to our New Members pick up again in September and the spa- from the council and supporters of this These new members took their first ghetti dinners continue to grow every event was gratifying. A special thanks degree on July 23, 2007: Ryan Chris, month. The Columbian Club will be open goes out to our monetary and gift donors Travis Chris, Zachary DuBois, and Sean for all Notre Dame football games to enjoy and those members that gave their time Asoera. Please let them know we are glad the game on the big screen. There are three and talents to make this event successful. to have them join us. dinners planned during the games. Septem- We especially want to thank Shane Blot- ber 1 we are having pork sandwiches, on the kamp with his huge grill and his helpers, th Honorary Members 15 we will celebrate St. Patty’s Day in Rich Chakan and Chris Johnson. Thanks September with corned beef and cabbage, as well to Gwen Spretnjak, our starter and Donald Peterson is a new honorary life th member and Frederick Birzele is a new and on the 6 of October we are having a order-keeper on the course and at the club, honorary member. steak cookout. Tickets for the dinners are and Greg Spretnjak, our official scorer and available at the club and seating is limited. handicap coordinator. Thanks also to our News Highlights The proceeds from these events will go to- Old Guard helpers and donation solicitors, By Joe Tinervia ward the Christmas Party. We have been Don Quinn, Tony Szucs, Al Arko, the There will be a first degree meeting on challenged to increase our membership to Eppers family, Steve Spretnjak, and Tom the28th of August at our Council. 400 members by December so now is the Hutkins for setting up the room. The spaghetti dinner held Wednesday Au- time to ask someone to join and be a part of Results were as follows: a great organization. We will have a first Member Low Net: Matt Casey gust 1st, 2007 was success- th ful. The council grossed $522 in din- degree meeting on August 28 . If you get (73 Club Champion) ner with approximately $100 ex- a chance, visit our website and see every- Member Low Gross: Matt Eppers (85) penses. Special Olympics sold $62 in thing that is taking place at the club. Junior Div. Low Net: raffle tickets and Catholic Heart Work www.koc1043.org. Kaileb O’Connor (86) Camp made $45 on deserts. There God Bless Guest Low Net: Dave Kulp (75) was over $500 raised for charity from Steve Guest Low Gross: Chuck Girten (85) Longest Putt on #2: Bob Spencer this one event! The event was adver- Name drawn for $65 attendance jackpot tised in the newspaper and radio. Over Closest to Pin on #8: Derek Nussbaum was Michael Keller. Since he was not We had 36 golfers who participated this 90 guests were in attendance. Were present, the jackpot will increase to you? Special thanks to Shane Blot- year, including two grandfathers/two $75 for our September meeting. grandsons and seven fathers/8 sons. kamp, TJ Repaich, Matt Casey, Sean Mark your calendars. There will be pan- Asoern, Zach Jellison, Jeff Schmuhl, Next year’s golf outing will be held on cake breakfasts on the second Sunday the 3rd Sunday of July, 2008, at the Raber and Joe Tinervia for volunteering their of every month. Money generated time in making the dinner success- Golf Course. from the breakfasts will go towards Steve Spretnjak ful. Shane needs more help with future the Children’s Christmas party. spaghetti dinners as the volunteers that There will be fundraisers during the Notre were there were busy the entire time. Dame games. Please see the Grand August Meeting Please welcome the newest members of Knight’s letter for details. Members at the meeting on August 14 were as follows: Steve Riik- our council - Sean Asoern, Travis Our district Deputy made Steve Riikonen a Chris, Ryan Chris and Zach Du- public challenge of obtaining 59 new onen, Al Arko, Dave Kozlowski, Joe Bois. They had their first degree at members by the end of the year. If the Tinervia, Jeff Schmuhl, Mike Froelich, our Council on Monday July council is successful, the Grand Chris Johnson, Shane Blotkamp, Dick 23rd. Please say hello and welcome to Knight and his wife will be treated by Buenger, Tom Jaskolka, Herman Kruis, , the council if you see them around. the District Deputy to a nice steak Brent Kulp, Rob Hoffer, T. J. Repaich, Mick Towner, Scott Chris, Zach Jellison, Please use the online Activity Entry Form dinner. If unsuccessful, a donation of to submit council activities. Click on $100 is requested to go towards a local Rick Frye, Matt Frye, Jim Gallagher, this link: http://koc1043.org/ charity. Phil Kile, Vern Miller, Justin Buenger, activityform.aspx Aaron Schade, Harry Palmer, Jesus Za- Council 1043 Golf Outing July 15 was a gal, Matt Yeakey, Joe Eppers, Tom Gor- Rosary success. See Steve Spretnjak article ski, Lee Evers, Richard Dyer, Tom Paw- On Friday, September 7, we will be for details. lak, and Benny Wiercioch. reciting our 293rd consecutive Holy Ro- The council hosted a youth group of about sary at 7:30 p.m. at St. Vincent’s Church. 40 from Saskatchewan, Canada July Condolences Out of over 300 members, it is a shame 13th. Brother Knights cooked them up Alphonse Spahn was a 61-year member that only 5 or 6 members attend. You breakfast at the club. and Leo Holtz was a member for 69 years. could bring your whole family for that 1- Blue Mass Thursday Sept 27 @ 7PM St Leo died on July 21, 2007, and Al died on hour occasion. Please try to attend. Thomas July 23, 2007. We extend our condolences Benny Continued in next column…….. to the families of these long-time members.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS PAGE 2 Birthdays for September

September Member Saints Feast Day September Member Saints Feast Day 1 Michael O'Bryant St. Teresa of Lisieux 17 Paul Sheibley St. Hildegard 5 Terry Chomer St. Bertinus 18 Jim Donnell St. Joseph of Cupertino 5 James J. Knopick St. Bertin 19 Danny Colson St. Arnulf 7 Jefferie Hardy St. Tilbert 21 Joseph Letherman St. Michael of Chernigov 9 George Kieffer St. Peter Claver 22 Fr. Dave Carkenord St. Philip of Heraclea 10 Thomas J. Patterson St. Ambrose Barlow 23 Robert Ellert St. Geremarus 11 Lee Evers St. Deiniol 23 Edward Parr St. Adamnan 12 James K. Knopick St. Sacerdos 23 Matthew Yeakey St. Martha of Persia 13 Joseph Gross St. John Chrysostom 24 Matthew Casey St. Anathalon 14 Angle Martinez St. Caerealis 24 James Deboni St. Bercthun 14 D. Gregory Wilkerson St. Cormac 24 Michael Froelich St. Andochius 15 Robert Giel St. Ribert 25 Edward Hruby St. Alber of Jerusalem 15 Ernest Smith St. Maximus 26 Harold C. Black St. Vigilius 16 Wilbur Peak St. Cornelius 30 Charles Fletcher St. Jerome

Bible Quiz In Our Prayers By Benny Brothers who are in need of our prayers are remem- To whom did Jesus address the following questions? bered at the meetings. We would like you to also remember 1. “Can you drink the cup I drink or be baptized with the bap- them in your prayers. They include: Ken Fisher, Bud Koons, tism I am baptized with?” Dick Hess, Jim Linn, Ed Vahala, Tom Farrell, Bill Arko, Ed 2. “Dear woman, why do you involve me? My time has not Wenzel, John Thompson, Nick Russo, Fr. Phil DeVolder, Dick yet come?” Dyer, Tony Szucs, John Kidder, Dave Rupert, Steve Poirier, Ed 3. “Why do you call me good? No one is good except God Parr, Phil Stillson, Charles Ornduff, Charlie Brown, Jeff alone.” Schmuhl, Tim Daugherty, Harold Black, Fr. Bill, Fr. Wilson, 4. “But what about you? Who do you say I am?” Carson Bell, Kevin O’Connor, Irvin Kloska, Steve Jellison, 5. “I have spoken to you of earthly things and you have not Benny Wiercioch , Msgr. Lester and Bob Ferroli. believed me. How then will you believe if I speak of heav- enly things?” Answers below. Check the web

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Calendar of Coming Events September 2007 Roster of Officers Grand Knight: Steve Riikonen September 16—Squires meeting, 6:30 Deputy Grand Knight: Zach Jellison Chancellor: Joe Tinervia Meetings September 21—Fish Fry, 5-7 p.m. Financial Secretary: Scott Chris Treasurer: Larry Scalise Second Tues- September 27—Blue Mass at St. Thomas Advocate: Tom Pawlak day at 7 p.m. (Jeff Largent, celebrant) Recorder: Shane Blotkamp Lecturer: Benny Wiercioch of Each September 29—St. Vincent‘s parish fes- Warden: Aaron Schade Month tival Inside Guard: Steve Gonsoski 7:00 p.m. October 3—Spaghetti Dinner, 5 p.m. Outside Guard: Arturo Herrera Trustee: Sherm Hansen October 5—Rosary, 7:30 p.m. Trustee: Mick Towner Trustee: T.J. Repaich October 9—K of C meeting, 7 p.m. Brother Knights, District Deputy: Dave Kozlowski Our council was presented with the October 14-Pancake breakfast Two Star Council Award by District Dep- October 19– Fish Fry news summary continued : uty Dave Kozlowski. Out of thousands of Matt Casey asked for help on behalf of councils, there were only 480 of these the children of St. Vincent's School who News Summary awards given out last year. Congratula- participate in flag football. The cost to By tions go out to T.J. Repaich and the entire replace flags for the flag football team will Joe Tinervia club for making this happen. It is a great be generously paid for by Brother Knight The September 5th spaghetti din- award to receive and we all should be Brent Kulp. Thank you, Brent! ner had about 95 people with lots of kids proud of obtaining this high goal. The council collected $75 for the semi- in attendance. The dinner raised $521 for Activities at the club are in full swing narian fund during the meeting. St. Vincent de Paul Society. The proceed and people to help out at these functions An electronic keypad will be used be- for next month's spaghetti dinner will be are always needed. I would like every ginning the first of the year to gain entry the Squires. member to contemplate why they joined into the Council. Members will be given Jackpot name drawn for $75 was Tony the Knights and then ask themselves if they an access code along with their member- Szucs. Since the money went unclaimed, are doing enough to help the club do the ship card. the jackpot will increase for next month. various works that we do. We are con- Upcoming 2nd and 3rd degree dates A $10,000 Life Insurance Policy stantly striving to be active with our are October 14th at the Huntington Council will be purchase by the Council on a churches and in our community to really #1014, and November 18th at the Ft younger member - pending their con- make a difference. This difference can Wayne Council #451. sent. The beneficiary will be Gibault. It is only be made if the entire membership, District Deputy Dave Kozlowski pre- a way for our monetary contributions to some 350 people, works together to make sented the Council with a Two-Star Coun- Gibault get stretched further for the lon- that difference. We value your thoughts, cil award! Only 479 other councils in the gevity of Gibault. opinions, and your time to help make this a world received such distinction. You TJ Repaich has created council bro- reality. Please come join us for a meeting should be proud and maybe think about chures that will be available at each par- or call and volunteer to help at one of our how you can play a more active ish. Consider using them as a way to re- many events. Visit the website and see all role. Dave also reported on the possibility cruit a parishioner. of the activities at www.koc1043.org. that a Pure Fashion Show can take place in St. Vincent‘s Parish Festival will be Thanks and God Bless Elkhart. Please visit the website September 29th followed by a breakfast on Steve Riikonen www.purefashion.com for more informa- September 30th staffed by the Council's tion. Cindy Casper (574)892-5074 needs members. But we need volunteers! Please Welcome to our New Members young ladies to help her put on a show. contact Jim Gallagher at 264-2555. These new members took their first Finally, Dave reported that on Sept 24, K of C daily prayer books called degree on August 28, 2007: Scott Franko 7:30PM , there will be a mass at Notre ―Knights in Christ‖ will be ordered and and Mariano Tirado . Please let them Dame celebrating the 475th anniversary of available for $10. Contact TJ Repaich at know we are glad to have them join us. the appearance of Our Lady of Guadalupe. 320-7394 if you are interested in purchas- God Bless. ing them. -Joe Tinervia The Squires will be utilizing the base- Program Director ment space underneath the hall for their meetings. September 8 October is the time for a member- We celebrate the nativity September Meeting ship blitz! Every member should make an of the Blessed Virgin Mary Members at the meeting on effort at recruiting a new member. Con- on this day. September 11 were as follows: Steve tact Zach Jellison or TJ Repaich to find out Riikonen, Dave Kozlowski, Joe Tiner- ways on how you can help! via, Mike Froelich, Shane Blotkamp, The next first degree at our Coun- Tom Jaskolka, Brent Kulp, Rob Hoffer, cil is slated for Monday, October T. J. Repaich, Jim Gallagher, Matt nd 22 . Granger council will be hosting a Yeakey, Lee Evers, Tom Pawlak, Mitch th first degree September 25 . Wirt, Brad Billings, Mel Taylor, Chris Rosary Thank you to Jeff Schmuhl, Mike Johnson, Jeff Schmuhl, Jack Hartman, On Friday, October 5, at 7:30 p.m. will Froelich, Tom Pawlak, Sherman Poole and Steven Gonsoski, Gordon Scott, Mike be our 294th consecutive Holy Rosary at Brent Kulp for volunteering to be on the O‘Bryant, Kevin O‘Connor, Jerry Lock- St. Vincent‘s Church. There were more membership drive committee. wood, Sherman Poole, Sean Asoera, than ten K of C members at the last ro- Mike Froelich asked for volunteers on Arturo Herrera, Steve Good, Matt Casey, sary. We would like to see even more behalf of St. Vincent to help patrol the St. and Shawn Kohn. Vincent parking lot during masses to curb members participate. Bring your family to the recent upward trend in theft and van- show them what it is to pray the Holy Ro- dalism. sary as a reminder of the Blessed Mother. Condolences A blood drive is being planned. Are Your children will have quite a positive Gayle Flamion, a thirty-two year mem- you ready to donate again? impression if you bring them to the Holy ber, passed away on August 24,2007. We Continued in column 3 Rosary to pray. extend our condolences and prayers to his Benny wife and family.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS PAGE 2 Birthdays for October Oct. Member Saints Feast Day Oct. Member Saints Feast Day 2 Andres Bahena St. Leger 21 Thoedore Stanley St. Viator 4 Brian Kennedy St. Francis of Assisi 22 Brad Billings St Alix Le Clereq 8 James Hiles St. Keyne 22 Joseph Eppers St. Alexander 8 Weston Ward St. Pelagia 22 Thomas Wiley St. Abercius Marcellus 9 Joseph Weidner St. Denis 23 Alexander Jansen St. John of Capistrano 10 Tony Dibley St. Francis Borgia 23 Greg Stone St. Allucio 11 William DeShone St. Kenneth 24 Cornell James St. Anthony Claret 13 Thomas Farrell St. Edward 25 James Bryon St. Crispin 13 David Manderfeld St. Agilbert 25 Robert Crothers St. Chrysanthus 13 Antal Szucs St. Berthoald 25 Jeff Schmuhl St. Daria 14 James Peterson St. Callistus 26 David Calvillo St. Albinus 15 Jesus Mujica St. Teresa of Avila 26 Jeffery Glanders St. Evaristus 15 David Sokolowski St. Severus 27 Albert Arko St. Abban 17 William Swartout St. Ignatius 27 Brian Smith St Abraham 19 Arthur Decio, Jr. St. Isaac Jogues 27 Arthur Wiercioch St. Frumentius 20 Thomas Reed St. Artemius 29 Pietro DeMauro St. Narcissus

Bible Quiz In Our Prayers By Benny Brothers who are in need of our prayers are remem- To whom did Jesus address the following questions? bered at the meetings. We would like you to also remember 1. ―Will you give me a drink?‖ them in your prayers. They include: Ken Fisher, Bud Koons, 2. ―Do you want to be well?‖ Dick Hess, Jim Linn, Ed Vahala, Tom Farrell, Bill Arko, Ed 3. ―How many loaves do you have?‖ Wenzel, John Thompson, Nick Russo, Fr. Phil DeVolder, Dick 4. ―Whoever lives and believes will never die. Do you believe Dyer, Tony Szucs, John Kidder, Dave Rupert, Steve Poirier, Ed this?‖ Parr, Phil Stillson, Charles Ornduff, Charlie Brown, Tim 5. ―How can you say ‗Show us the Father?‘ Don‘t you believe Daugherty, Fr. Bill, Fr. Wilson, Carson Bell, Bobby Kloska, that I am in the Father and that the Father is in me?‖ Benny Wiercioch , Richard Delaney, and Bob Ferroli.

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Calendar of Coming Events October 2007 Roster of Officers Grand Knight: Steve Riikonen Oct 19—K of C Fish Fry Deputy Grand Knight: Zach Jellison Grand Knight’s Message Chancellor: Joe Tinervia Meetings Nov. 2—Rosary at St. Vincent’s Financial Secretary: Scott Chris Treasurer: Larry Scalise Second Tues- Nov. 7—Spaghetti Dinner Brother Knights, Advocate: Tom Pawlak day We had another fantastic meeting Tuesday Recorder: Shane Blotkamp Nov. 11—Pancake Breakfast Lecturer: Benny Wiercioch of Each with good attendance. Thank you to all Nov. 13—K of C Meeting Warden: Aaron Schade Month who came. We had a special treat after the Inside Guard: Steve Gonsoski 7:00 p.m. Nov. 16—K of C Fish Fry Outside Guard: Arturo Herrera meeting and cooked up some steaks and Trustee: Sherm Hansen had baked potatoes. There are many ac- News Summary Trustee: Mick Towner tivities happening at the club so be sure to Trustee: T.J. Repaich By District Deputy: Dave Kozlowski read the newsletter and check out the web- Joe Tinervia site at www.koc1043.org to see all of the The council received letters of apprecia- happenings. So far this year we have do- News from TJ tion for donations to Gibault and WHLY nated over $20,000. to charity and that 1. We will be placing an order for golf Radio. number is continuing to rise. The focus shirts with our council logo again. The

over the next 60 days should be on mem- order will be placed after our meeting on The first Fish Fry of the new 'season' was bership. We are starting a membership the second Tuesday of November. There is held last month. Remember that they're blitz at both churches during October and a wide choice of colors and the cost is held on the third Friday of the month from the goal is to get 50 new members. Carry a $26.50(s-xl), $28.50(xxl) and$32.50(xxxl). 5-7PM. These are a primary source to form 100 with you and fill it out for a po- Add $6.00 to any price for extra length. generate funds to pay the Council's fi- tential new member and come with them to nances as well as to provide for charitable the open house on October 21. The open We will also be placing orders for donations. Please make an effort to attend house is for all members, prospective windshirts. The cost should start at $30.00 or volunteer for them. members and their families to see what the for small/x-large and go up. The order

Knights is really all about. It will be fol- needs to be paid for before the order can Thank you to those who helped out for the lowed by a first degree on Monday the be placed. Contact TJ Repaich at 320-7394 breakfast after St Vincent’s Festival. It 22nd for all interested members. Thanks or at [email protected] for more info or was very successful. for all of your support and God Bless to place an order. Another note: every second Sunday of the Steve Riikonen month there is a pancake breakfast, 8AM- 2. We are taking orders for Knights in 11:30AM, at the Council whose proceeds Christ daily prayer books for Knights. The go toward the Children's Christmas party. October Meeting cost is $10.00 per book and the proceeds Members at the meeting on will go to charity. To place an order for The Food Basket Drive is under- October 9 were as follows: Steve Riik- the book contact TJ Repaich at 320-7394 way. Please start bringing non-perishable onen, Dave Kozlowski, Joe Tinervia, or at [email protected]. You can also food donations to the Council. We will be Mike Froelich, Shane Blotkamp, Tom send your name, # requested and money collecting food until the third Friday in Jaskolka, Brent Kulp, Rob Hoffer, T. J. to 57061 Tealwood Ct., Elkhart, IN 46516. December. Repaich, Jim Gallagher, Matt Yeakey, I would also like to place an order within Lee Evers, Brad Billings, Chris Johnson, the next few weeks. Next month's Spaghetti Dinner is to bene- Steven Gonsoski, Mike O’Bryant, Jerry fit the food basket program. The dinner Lockwood, Sean Asoera, Matt Casey, 3. We are selling "Keep Christ in Christ- will be held November 7th from 5-7PM Benny Wiercioch, Harold Black, Ber- mas" magnets. The cost is $5.00 per mag- and your presence is needed there to sup- nard Hartogh, Vern Miller, Fred Thomp- net and the proceed will go to Right to port such a worthwhile cause where so son, Jim Donnell, Matt Pletcher, Jim Life. The magnets are available by con- many local families benefit. Noffsinger, Miguel Mendoza, Mariano tacting TJ Repaich at 320-7394 or at Tirado, Jim DuBois, Dave Towner, [email protected]. There will be a membership blitz on Octo- Larry Scalise, Zach Jellison, Doug Ry- ber 20 & 21 at each parish. Please help in back, and Shawn Kohn. We will also have them available at our blitz by asking someone to join us for Fish Frys, Spaghetti Dinners, at the club the Open House and by filling out a Form Christmas Food Baskets. room and possibly after masses. Please 100 for them at the back of the church af- It’s time to begin working on this pro- purchase a couple of them and proudly ter each mass on that weekend. gram. There is a great need that we can display them on your vehicle and help pro-

help remediate. Please bring in canned or mote keeping "Christ in Christmas". There will be an Open House on Sunday boxed goods to the club. We need your October 21st from 1-3PM at the coun- help in providing food baskets for the 4. The Friday afternoon K of C golf cil. There will be a First Degree ceremony needy. league in South Bend is looking for a cou- at the council on October 22nd. Benny & Dick ple more foursomes. The entry fee is $25

and then $10 per round. We play at 4pm Finally, check out the website for how you on Friday afternoons at the nine hole can get a copy of Knights In Christ prayer Rosary course on the campus of Notre Dame. If book as well as a "Keep Christ in Christ- On Friday, November 2, at 7:30 p.m. th you and a partner are interested, contact TJ mas" magnet. Proceeds from magnet sales our 295 consecutive Holy Rosary will be Repaich at 320-7394 or at will go towards Right to Life. at St. Vincent’s Church. Please try to at- [email protected]. tend. Out of more than 300 members we

As always, check out the council's website have only 6 or 7 Brother Knights who Fraternally, at www.koc1043.org for the latest infor- attend. We must pray for our Brother mation about what's going on at the coun- Knights TJ Repaich cil. Benny Field Agent

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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS PAGE 2 Birthdays for November Nov Member Nov Member Saint 1 Thomas Gorski St. Amabilis 15 Eugene Gorman St Paudinus 3 Dennis Lochmandy St. Amicus 16 Theodore Leipzig St. Margaret of Scotland 3 Gerald Lockwood St. Martin Deporres 17 Michael Casey St. Hugh 5 Randall Brewers St. Bertilia 18 Mark Stoops St. Odo of Cluny 5 Fr. Wilson Corzo St Sylvia 18 Robert Waters St. Anselm 5 Scott Franko At. Domonicus 20 Kevin Beber St. Bernward 5 Roger Howard St. Elizabeth Zacchary 20 Thomas Jaskolka St. Bernwald 5 Ronald Rudin St. Eposteme 21 Nicholas Bayer St. Glasius 6 Matthew Eppers St. Leonard 21 Robert Warren St. Albert of Louvain 8 Mike Spurgeon St. Moroc 27 Jack Hartman St. Virgil 10 William Mellen St. Leo the Great 27 George Kalil St. Balaam 11 Philip Kile St. Bertuin 28 Dan Granzotto St. Andrew 11 Dennis Stroup St. Martin of Tours 28 Brian Lochmandy St. Catherine Labourne 13 Michael Brewers St. Francis Xavier 28 Jonathon Krider St. Valerian 13 Edward Gurka St. Arcadius 29 Steve Spretnjak St. Saturninus 14 Richard Kavanagh At. Alberic 30 Wayne Campbell St. Andrew Sports Quiz In Our Prayers By Benny Brothers who are in need of our prayers are remembered 1. What three big leaguers homered 20 or more times in a year at the meetings. We would like you to also remember them in your for five different teams? prayers. They include: Ken Fisher, Bud Koons, Dick Hess, Jim 2. Behind the outfield fence in Yankee Stadium are plaques hon- Linn, Ed Vahala, Tom Farrell, Ed Wenzel, John Thompson, Nick oring Yankee greats Babe Ruth, Joe DiMaggio, and Mickey Russo, Fr. Phil DeVolder, Dick Dyer, Tony Szucs, John Kidder, Mantle, but there is one plaque for a former Cardinal who Dave Rupert, Steve Poirier, Ed Parr, Phil Stillson, Charles Orn- never played for the Yankees. Who is it? duff, Charlie Brown, Tim Daugherty, Fr. Wilson, Carson Bell, 3. Before the Superdome was built, where in New Orleans were Bobby Kloska, Benny Wiercioch , Richard Delaney, Jeff Glanders, Super Bowl games played? and Bob Ferroli. 4. How long is a bowling lane? 5. How far is it from home plate to second base on a big league baseball diamond? The News letter is put together following the council meeting. Answers below. News articles should be submitted no later than the Wednesday

following the meeting. If you have any news to share with brother

dium; 4. 60 feet; 5. 127 feet 3 3/8 inches 3/8 3 feet 127 5. feet; 60 4. dium; knights, e-mail it to [email protected] or contact Benny .

Paul VI for celebrating mass at Yankee Stadium; 3. Tulane Sta- Tulane 3. Stadium; Yankee at mass celebrating for VI Paul News Letter Editor-Benny Wiercioch Answers: 1. Dave Winfield, Bobby Bonds, & Jack Clark; 2. Pope Pope 2. Clark; Jack & Bonds, Bobby Winfield, Dave 1. Answers: Assistant Editor -Lee Evers

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Calendar of Coming Events November 2007 Roster of Officers Grand Knight: Steve Riikonen December 5—Spaghetti Dinner Deputy Grand Knight: Zach Jellison Grand Knight’s Message Chancellor: Joe Tinervia Meetings December 7--Rosary at St. Vincent‘s Financial Secretary: Scott Chris Brother Knights, Treasurer: Larry Scalise Second Tues- December 8-Children‘s Christmas Party Advocate: Tom Pawlak As the holiday season approaches I day December 9—Pancake Breakfast at Hall Recorder: Shane Blotkamp of Each would first like to wish everyone a very Lecturer: Benny Wiercioch December 11—K of C Meeting, 7 p.m. Warden: Aaron Schade Month happy holiday season. Through this holi- Inside Guard: Steve Gonsoski 7:00 p.m. December 14—Pack Christmas Baskets day season I want to remind everyone that Outside Guard: Arturo Herrera this is a time for giving.— giving of our Trustee: Sherm Hansen Trustee: Mick Towner time, talents, and resources. We have a lot Trustee: T.J. Repaich News Summary of projects that we are working on over District Deputy: Dave Kozlowski By this holiday season, and it would be great if Joe Tinervia we all came together to make this a great Dates to remember: season for many others in our commu- There will be another First Degree Cere- We had thirty-eight members in atten- nity. With that said, we are in need of food mony at our council on Monday, Decem- dance at our meeting! Everyone in atten- donations for the Christmas baskets. Food ber 3rd. dance was in for a special treat - fried can be dropped off at the club any evening, The next spaghetti dinner will be on and all help would be appreciated for put- chicken and Mojos! A basket was passed Wednesday, December 5th! Please come ting the food boxes together and for the around at the meeting and $82.35 was out and enjoy some great food and great delivery of the boxes to the families that collected for the seminarian fund. The company! name drawn for the $95 attendance jack- need them. Sign up sheets for the chil- The Children's Christmas Party is pot was James Knopick. James was not dren's Christmas party are in the lounge; scheduled for December 8th. present, so the jackpot for next month's please sign your children up and partici- Benny Wiercioch will need your help pate in this event. random name drawing will be $105. Re- with this year's Christmas food basket Happy Holidays! member, you must be in attendance at the drive. Food will be sorted on Friday, De- meeting when your name is drawn in or- Steve cember 14th at the IARA and delivered to der to collect! over 400 families on Saturday, December Check the web Our District Deputy presented our 15th. We need your help Friday to sort http://www.koc1043.org Council with the Santa Maria Award dur- food into the baskets and Saturday to de- ing the meeting. We are one of only six liver them. councils in the state to receive such hon- There will be a Blood Drive scheduled ors! Receipt of this award reflects highly Food Drive for Thursday, December 20th at our coun- of the time and dedication put forward by Please remember to bring in some non- cil from 12-6 PM. Please take a few min- our Brother Knights within the Council, perishable food, such as canned or boxed utes from your busy day to donate blood. but we need your help in continuing all goods, so that we can feed the hungry. December 21st – Fish Fry the activities that have earned our council Please help us. Thank you very much. The free throw competition sponsored the recognition of the Santa Maria Award We will collect food until the second Fri- by our council will be at St Thomas this and the Two Star Council Award. Con- day in December. We will need help pack- year. Matt Casey and Shane Blotkamp are tact me if you are interested in finding out ing the boxes at the IARA. coordinating the details, and it will be dur- ways you can be more involved. Benny ing a weekend in January. "Keep Christ in Christmas" magnets A "Corn Hole" tournament is to be are still available. Please contact TJ Re- November Meeting scheduled in January. It will be a double paich if interested in one (or more) - they Members at the meeting on elimination tournament with the proceeds make a great gift. Next month there will November 13 were as follows: Steve going to Gibault. More details on date and be Council 1043 t-shirts for sale $10. Riikonen, Dave Kozlowski, Joe Tiner- time will follow. Fourth degree members are honoring via, Mike Froelich, Shane Blotkamp, A Super Bowl Party is being planned at deceased members at a special mass at St. Tom Jaskolka, Brent Kulp, T. J. Re- th the council - February 3rd. More details to Mary‘s on Thursday Nov 15 paich, Jim Gallagher, Lee Evers, Brad follow. If you have not been in the club Billings, Steven Gonsoski, Mike O‘Bry- There will be a Valentine‘s Dinner for lounge lately, then you have not yet seen ant, Jerry Lockwood, Matt Casey, Benny couples on the weekend of the 16th of the new pool table. A possible K of C Wiercioch, Bernard Hartogh, Fred February. More details to follow. pool league will be formed; again, more Thompson, Matt Pletcher, Dave Towner, I wish you and your families a Happy details to follow. Larry Scalise, Zach Jellison, Dave Thanksgiving! Remember to bring canned Tom Wiley and Jim DuBois volun- Buzalski, Jim Donnell, Vern Miller, and other non-perishable food in to the teered to be Family of the Month (FOTM) Arturo Herrera, Jesus Zagal, Mel Taylor, council for the food basket program. chairpersons for St. Vincent and St. Tho- Steve Good, Scott Franko, Matt Frye, -Joe Tinervia mas respectively. If you wish to nominate Dick Dyer, Phil Stillson, Ed Wenzel, a Family in your parish for FOTM honors, Tom Wiley, Aaron Schade, Sean Asoera, please contact either Tom or Jim. You and Scott Chris. Children’s Christmas may have noticed that there has not been a Party Knight of the Month in a while. Our Rosary Grand Knight will begin awarding the December 8, 2007 On Friday, December 7, at 7:30 p.m. honor of Knight of the Month again be- Ages 0 through 12 our 296th consecutive Holy Rosary will be ginning next month. at St. Vincent‘s Church. It is amazing to Sign up in the hall The St Thomas youth group will re- have all that we have in our possession ceive a donation of $200 from the ‗From and not thank God by attending our Holy the Bounty‘ Bingo Night. New Members Rosary. Now is the time to do it. You The movie 'Bella' is out in select movie We wish to welcome these new mem- never know what tomorrow will bring. theaters. It can been seen locally bers who underwent their First Degree Please help us pray for those that need it. Ceremony at our Council on October 22: at Cinema 16 in South Bend. We would love to see you and your family Mitchell Mawhorter; James Shreiner; Jef- Continued in column 3……. at our monthly Holy Rosary. frey Robertson; Timothy Farwig; Jorge Benny Delgado; and Jim Milstone.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS PAGE 2 Birthdays for December Dec. Member Saint Dec. Member Saint 3 Richard D. Mackey St. Francis Xavier 15 Michael A. Bozzacco St. Mary Dirosa 3 Nelson J. Nix St. John 15 Arturo Herrera St. Adalberto 6 Daniel A. Holtz St. Dionysia 18 Ronald Cataldo St. Victurus 7 Edward J. Chomer St. Victor 18 Anthony Cunnane St. Rufus 7 Richard E. Fry St. Servus 21 Tad M. Rheinheimer St. Peter Canisius 8 Gregory Lakner St. Romaric 22 Mark C. Casey St. Chaeremon 9 Roger Garrett St. Juan Diego 23 Luke A. Sandefur St. John of Kanti 10 Matthew T. Grubb St. Gregory III 23 Terry Stewart St. Vintila 11 Joseph H. Stevens St. Barsabas 27 Thomas Dusthimer St. Theodore 12 Dr. Gerald Broderick St. Alexander 28 Carl J. Nabicht St. Anthony of Lerins 12 Anthony Fiorentino St. Jane Frances 29 Robert R. Meehan St. Thomas Becket 13 Kevin M. O Connor St. Lucy 30 Lewis M. Arnold St. Anysius 13 Donald J. Quinn St. Jodic 30 Max A. Yeakey St. Egwin 14 Allan J. Ludwig St. John of the Cross In Our Prayers Sports Quiz Brothers who are in need of our prayers are remembered By Benny at the meetings. We would like you to also remember them in your 1. Who played in the NHL when he was 62 years old? prayers. They include: Ken Fisher, Bud Koons, Dick Hess, Jim 2. Who is the all-time NFL sack leader? Linn, Ed Vahala, Tom Farrell, Ed Wenzel, John Thompson, Nick 3. Who became the youngest heavy-weight champion in boxing Russo, Fr. Phil DeVolder, Dick Dyer, Tony Szucs, John Kidder, history? Dave Rupert, Steve Poirier, Ed Parr, Charles Ornduff, Charlie 4. Who tied Al Geiberger‘s golf record when he shot a round of Brown, Tim Daugherty, Fr. Wilson, Carson Bell, Bobby Kloska, 59? Benny Wiercioch , Richard Delaney, Jeff Glanders, and Bob 5. Is it true or false that Andre Agassi‘s father was an Iranian Ferroli. Olympic boxer? Answers below. “It’s No Balouny” Insurance Update

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Chip Beck; 5. True 5. Beck; Chip The month of November in the K of C is traditionally the time during Answers: 1. Gordie Howe; 2. Reggie White; 3. Mike Tyson; 4. 4. Tyson; Mike 3. White; Reggie 2. Howe; Gordie 1. Answers: which we remember our deceased Brother Knights along with their wid- ows and children. These are the same people, of a different generation, who occupied Fr. McGivney‘s thoughts in 1882 when he founded the The News letter is put together following the council meeting. order. One of the reasons in our charter for the establishment of the News articles should be submitted no later than the Wednesday Knights of Columbus is ―rendering pecuniary aid to its members, families, and beneficiaries of members.‖ As a field agent for the Order, I am here following the meeting. If you have any news to share with Brother to help you plan financial security for yourself and those whom you may Knights, e-mail it to Lee Evers at [email protected] or contact leave behind. Call me today. I want to hear from you.

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News Summary December 2007 Roster of Officers By Grand Knight: Steve Riikonen Deputy Grand Knight: Zach Jellison Joe Tinervia Chancellor: Joe Tinervia Meetings —TJ Repaich reported that all first degree Financial Secretary: Scott Chris Second Tues- inductions taking place over the next Treasurer: Larry Scalise Advocate: Tom Pawlak day year will be in Honor of Pope Bene- Recorder: Shane Blotkamp of Each dict. Supreme gave Pope Benedict $1.6 Lecturer: Benny Wiercioch Warden: Aaron Schade Month million contribution. TJ also indicated that Inside Guard: Steve Gonsoski there is a February deadline approaching Outside Guard: Arturo Herrera 7:00 p.m. for scholarships from Supreme for those Trustee: Sherm Hansen Trustee: Mick Towner considering or who have children consid- Merry Christmas brother knights: Trustee: T.J. Repaich ering attending a Catholic college or uni- District Deputy: Dave Kozlowski versity next year. Scholarships range from It has been a fantastic first 6 months as $500 to $2000. Please contact your insur- your grand knight. I wish to thank every- ance agent for an application. one for their involvement, support, and —A letter from ADEC was read thanking dedication to the club. All of the help and news summary continued : us for continued support. participation has enabled us to contribute Upcoming degrees exemplifications: —Jim Gallagher reported about the food over $34,000 to charity in and around our Second and third degree exemplifica- basket program for Christmas. The sorting community. This represents a new record tions: of food starts at 6:30PM Friday December amount of donations for our council and February 3rd at Notre Dame 14th. Saturday morning at 7AM – start shows that with more people involved we March 2nd at Mishawaka Council delivering baskets to 500 families! can accomplish great things. Fourth Degree exemplifications: —There were 72 children here for the As we move into 2008, let’s all look for April 12th and 13 in Merrillville, IN Children's Christmas party this year! A new fundraising ideas and more ways to Fall 2008 - in Batesville, IN merry good time was had by all. participate in club activities. In this news- Please contact Scott Chris for applications —The thirty-one Knights in attendance at letter there are numerous activities planned for the fourth degree the meeting were treated to delicious brat- for the upcoming months. Please mark God Bless. wursts after the meeting! Wow - three your calendar and participate or volunteer -Joe Tinervia meetings in a row where members in atten- to help with these events. I appreciate eve- Program Director dance were fed afterwards. Will January ryone's commitment to the club and look Program Director Council 1043 bring a fourth? We collected $93 for forward to another record setting year in Email: [email protected] seminarians from Knights attending the 2008. council meeting this month! The name drawn for the $105 attendance jackpot was May God Bless you and your family over Randall Hayes. Randall was not present, the Christmas Season and into 2008 Welcome to our New Members so the jackpot for nexts month's random Steve Riikonen These new members took their first name drawing will be $115. degree on December 3: Carlos Campos; —Fourth Degree Knights are invited to Clifford Dittman; James Mauck III; Ed- get dressed up for the Midnight Christmas ward Manteuffel; and Scott Samuels. In mass at St. Vincent’s. addition, these members have been reacti- vated: Jeffrey Kruis and Charles Fortino. —Upcoming events Blood Drive: Thursday, December 20th from 1pm – 6pm. Volunteers needed to help unload, sign in and pack up. Dues Letters Last Fish Fry of the year is scheduled Look for your dues letter to arrive for Friday December 21st from 5PM - shortly in the mail. PLEASE pay 7PM. promptly. Thanks. Scott Chris New Year’s Day Bowl game Blitz! Congratulations! Financial Secretary Come watch the games on the televisions The following members have now at the bar. achieved Honorary Life Membership: Spaghetti dinner next month will be Wayne Campbell; James Cornell; Jasen held on January 2nd. Alexander; Jan Massa; and Arthur Wier- Fish Fry cioch. In addition, Nelson Nix is an Hon- Be sure to come and join us for the last Free throw competition in January. orary Member. Fish Fry of the year on Friday, December Keep an eye on the website for further 21. details. th January 19 – Corn Hole Tournament December Meeting – 48 two-man teams for $40/team with Members at the meeting on payout with top three places. Proceeds December 11 were as follows: Steve will go directly to Gibault! Registration at Riikonen, Dave Kozlowski, Joe Tiner- 3pm. Start at 4PM. via, Shane Blotkamp, Brent Kulp, Rob Super Bowl party – bring a dish to Hoffer, T. J. Repaich, Jim Gallagher, Rosary pass. Opens 4:30 PM Brad Billings, Steven Gonsoski, Sean On Friday, January 4, at 7:30 p.m. will th February 9th - District Free Throw Asoera, Larry Scalise, Rob Meehan, be our 297 consecutive Holy Rosary at Richard Buenger, Fred Thompson, Phil Competition St. Vincent’s Church. Bring your family Kile, Ed Parr, Matt Frye, Rick Frye, February 16th – Dinner dance $20 per cou- to show them what it is to pray the Holy Andres Bohena, Jim Shreiner, Bernard ple. Proceeds going to general funds of K Rosary as a reminder of the Blessed Hartogh, Jim DuBois, Joe Eppers, Chuck of C. Mother. Your children will have quite a Ornduff, Aaron Schade, Jorge Delgado, positive impression if you bring them to Jesus Mujica, Zach Jellison, and Scott . Continued in column 3 the Holy Rosary to pray. Chris. Benny

PAGE 2 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Birthdays for January Date Member Saint Date Member Saint 1 Robert H. Harvey St. Peter of Atroa 19 Bernard Hartogh St. Albert of Casnel 2 Jesus Zagal St. Adelard 21 Anthony J. Iemma St. Meinard 3 Terrance E. Chmiel St. Genevieve 22 Andrew Hicks St. Paschasius 3 Jon Fish St. Daniel 22 Thad Naquin St. Birthwald 4 Timothy Johnson St. Hermer 23 Massimo D. Cataldo St. John the Asclas 6 John C. Sotobeer St. John De Riebera 23 Thomas Durham St. Bernard 7 Miguel Mendoza St. Raymond 23 Brent Kulp St. Ildephonsus 11 Robert S. Schmidt St. Alexander 24 Carlos Mendez St. Francis De Sales 12 Joseph A. Bickel St. Benedict 25 Lee Mathew St. Apollo 12 Daniel Mauck St.Tatiana 27 Dave Buzalski St. Marius 13 James DuBois St. Elian 29 James M. Bowers St. Gildas the Wise 16 William A. Dolan St. Hondratus 30 Sherman W. Hansen St. Matthias 19 Joseph O. Eppers St. Wulfston 30 Harry L. Palmer St. Aldegundis

Bible Quiz In Our Prayers By Benny Brothers who are in need of our prayers are remem- 1. What three gifts did the Magi present to the infant Jesus? bered at the meetings. We would like you to also remember 2. Who betrayed Jesus? them in your prayers. They include: Ken Fisher, Bud Koons, 3. Who was the criminal released in Jesus’ place? Dick Hess, Jim Linn, Ed Vahala, Tom Farrell, Bill Arko, Ed 4. Who was governor at the time of Jesus’ trial? Wenzel, John Thompson, Nick Russo, Fr. Phil DeVolder, Dick 5. Who was high priest at the time? Dyer, Tony Szucs, John Kidder, Dave Rupert, Steve Poirier, Phil Stillson, Charlie Brown, Tim Daugherty, Fr. Bill, Fr. Wil- Answers below. son, Carson Bell, Bobby Kloska, Benny Wiercioch , Richard

Delaney, and Bob Ferroli.

Caiaphas 5. Pilate; 4. Answers: 1. Gold, Incense, & Myrrh; 2. Judas; 3. Barabbas; Barabbas; 3. Judas; 2. Myrrh; & Incense, Gold, 1. Answers:

Check the web “It’s No Balouny” Insurance Update http://www.koc1043.org By Bob Baloun, K of C Field Agent We can all remember the story of Scrooge and his failure to believe in the spirit of Christmas. To all but the Scrooges of the world, the celebration of the birth of Christ brings with it a warm feeling of family ties, a joy and pleasure that our faith brings to others. The same feeling comes from owning life insurance. Just knowing that, because of what you have planned, your loved ones will have joys and comforts for years to come if something should happen to you. At Christmas, give a gift of security and protection. Happy and Holy Holidays to all of you. Call me today for an appointment.

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