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BISHOP ODIN NEWS Published Monthly Knights of Columbus Council No. 2917 607 East Whitney Drive Houston, Texas 77022-3535 Phone: 713-694-2341 http://www.kofc2917.org February 2013 Vol. 32, Issue 2
COUNCIL OFFICERS, COMMITTEEMEN & OTHERS
Council Chaplain Rev. Clint Ressler 713-692-9123 Ladies Auxiliary Chaplain Rev. Alberto Zanatta 281-447-6381 Chaplain CDA Court #1750 Rev. Msgr. James L. Golasinski 713-222-2289 District Deputy—District #66 John A. Ledesma 281-213-4701 Grand Knight James E. Urbanovsky, PFN 713-861-6347 Deputy Grand Knight & Membership Director Chad J. Horelica 832-368-8352 Chancellor & Church Director Floyd Supercinski 713-861-6725 Recorder Nick Nowak 713-444-9735 Family Director John Buck 713-398-6196 Financial Secretary Benny Okruhlik 281-353-5892 Treasurer Jeffrey Kasowski 713-868-8093 Advocate Dominic Psencik 713-682-4413 Warden Jim Azzarello 281-547-8720 Lecturer Richard Pavlas 832 559-8426 Inside Guard Robert Miller 1-281-257-4211 Inside Guard Edward Tobola 281-350-2773 Outside Guard Antonio Saenz 713-691-1604 Outside Guard Joe Limas 713-681-4481 Council Director Don Christen 713-628-8177 Youth Director Miguel Navarro 713-862-5650 Trustee Ken Boudny 713-869-9821 Trustee Doug Wendt 281-684-2289 Trustee Jim V. Descant, Jr. 713-862-3390 Rosary Team Al Meschwitz 713-861-0272 Rosary Team & Pro-Life Program Director John Fox 713-682-5244 Senior Club President Angie Heinrich 713-683-8417 V.A. Hospital Chairman Anton Swiech 713-697-6846 NorthSide Columbus Club President John Buck 713-398-6196 of C insurance A-F David Walsh [email protected] 832-512-0326 K of C Insurance G-K Darly Van Keulen [email protected] 281-615-2618 K of C Insurance L-P Mark Deaton [email protected] 281-381-1366 K of C Insurance Q-Z Lee Stoecker [email protected] 713 -249-3566 Bowling President Harold Fenn 713-818-0430 President Ladies Auxiliary Delores Tobola 281-350-2773 Catholic Daughters Regent Carol Mitschlatis 832-498-8495 Manager, Northside Columbus Club (hall rentals) Mickie Wendt 713-694-2341 Editor, Bishop Odin News Kathy Bronikowski ([email protected]) 281-356-3535
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Bishop Odin Council 2917 - Knights of Columbus 607 East Whitney Drive Phone: 713-694-2341 Houston, Texas 77022 A Monthly Publication Fax: 713-694-2342
James Urbanovsky, Grand Knight http://www.kofc2917.org February, 2013 (Vol. 32, No. 2)
Chaplain’s message Fr. Clint Ressler “Everyone who competes in the games exercises self-control in all things. They then do it to receive a perishable wreath, but we an imperishable one.” (1 Cor 9:25) On Super Bowl Sunday we all witness the combined results of literally years and years of training and sacrifice. We see players and coaches who have denied themselves many things to “receive a perishable wreath.” Our culture admires and sometimes even adores athletes and the amazing things we see them accomplish. Of course, this year the Texans are not in the Super Bowl and I, for one, am truly disappointed. I get to see first hand the level of sacrifice that these men make and its hard to see that effort come to an end short of the goal. As Christians preparing to enter the season of Lent, we can take a long look in the mirror—a 40 day look in the mirror, and ask ourselves quite honestly, “What level of sacrifice am I willing to make to achieve – with God’s grace – an ’imperishable crown’?” Are you willing to “exercise self-control in all things”? Where in your life have your priorities gotten out of whack? What areas of your life need to be brought back under control? Where do you need God’s grace to overcome the slavery that imprisons you? Lent is like a Spiritual and Moral “Spring Training” for Christian disciples. Let’s collect our ‘gear’ and prepare together for the ‘season’ ahead.
GRAND KNIGHT’S MESSAGE James Urbanovsky On behalf of the Brother Knights of our council, we graciously convey our congratulations to Brother Knight Father Clint Ressler, our Council Chaplain, in recognition of his devotion to vocations, service to the church, school, community, and the Knights of Columbus with the presentation by His Eminence Daniel Cardinal DiNardo of the “Outstanding Clergy of the Year” award, Friday, January 18, 2013, at the Annual Clergy Appreciation Night. His Eminence also presented an award to the members of Council 2917 in recognition of the donation of $500 to each of the 50 semi-narians, totaling $25,000, for the 2011-2012 school year. Diocesan Deputy Reggie Vasquez followed up with the promotion of the April 6 “Family Fun Day Festival” at the facilities and grounds of 2917. What a tremendous evening for Council 2917! With the “Family Fun Day Festival” just a couple of months away, there will be an elevated and intense focus on organizing the needs for the success of this event. As was noted in last month’s newsletter, the council, in addition to having control of the grounds and facilities, will have all the beer concessions, so there is a need for a large number of our members to step forward and help. Parking cars, working in the information and ID wristband booths will not require TABC certification. However, people selling and serving the alcoholic beverages must be certified. To satisfy this requirement the council will have and pay the fee for a TABC certification class to be held in Odin Hall on Wednesday, February 27, 2013, at 6:30 pm. Please contact Brother Bennie Bronikowski at 713-560-6334 to enroll. There still remain unsold raffle and “Grilled Steak” dinner tickets assigned to our council, so we ask that you contact the Grand Knight at 713-861-6347 to help sell or purchase the tickets. We are still collecting donated silent auction items. Finally, I want to thank the Ladies Auxiliary for volunteering to handle the “Cake Raffle” booth and CDA Christ the King Court #1750 for the “Dessert” booth. Please continue to support and promote this festival with your talents and resources. The proceeds, after expenses, are earmarked for a very worthy project, a sonogram machine for a Catholic Clinic in Houston, with the Supreme Council of the Knights of Columbus matching the funds that this festival will raise toward this purchase.
Greg Okonski, Knight of the month for December. Ron & Judy Wendt, Family of the month for December.
Please welcome Brother Simon Kipiti, one of our seminarians, into our council family. Brother Simon was exemplified into the First Degree on January 21.
Brother Oscar Montemayor, Jr., was recently exemplified into the First, Second, and Third Degree having achieved full knighthood the same day recently at St. Basil Knights of Columbus Council 4204 in Sugar Land and became a member of Council 2917. Your Council 2917 Brother Knights welcome you in joining our council and look forward to your participation with us.
FINANCIAL SECRETARY Benny Okruhlik Bills for all members’ dues were mailed on December 26, 2012. Many members have already returned and remitted these dues. The second reminder will be mailed to all who have not paid before February 15th. If you are one of the members who have yet to act, please consider mailing your dues today. You will save your council the extra postage and, more important, you will save your officers a lot of extra work. Your trustees will be performing the semi-annual audit of books of the Financial Secretary and Treasurer at the end of January. The results will be announced at a regular membership meeting and published in the newsletter following the completion of the audit. The Supreme Council, State Council and your officers are very reluctant to suspend members for non payment of dues. Several of our members have been notified and questioned if they are in need of help. The Knights of Columbus is there for you when you are in genuine need. Such requests are investigated to protect your council. If you have been a recipient of one of these notices, consider some resolution before your officers have to act on your suspension.
Tohelpfostermembership growthinourOrder,the SupremeKnightsofColumbus hasannouncedaspecial programforthesecondhalfof thisfraternalyear.FromnowthroughJune30,2013,eachcouncilwillreceivea$9.00creditforeachnewmemberitrecruits.Thecouncilwillalsoreceivea$9.00creditforeachofitsreinstatementsorreactiva‐tionsofmemberssuspendedpriortoJanuary1,2013.Thereisnocapontheamountacouncilcanreceivethroughthisprogram.ThecreditforeachcouncilwillbecalculatedandappliedtotheJuly1,2013,councilbill.AswemoveforwardinthisYearofFaith,letusalltrytorecruitmore.
Deadline for the March newsletter is February 16.
Attending the Archdiocesan Knights of Columbus Chapter Clergy Appreciation Night Friday, January 18, 2013 seated at the head table were pictured left to right: Chapter Chaplain Fr. Brendan Cahill, Auxiliary Bishop Emeritus Vincent Rizzotto, Bishop George Scheltz, Past CDA Director Duchess Collins and State Deputy Jim Collins, His Eminence Daniel Cardinal DiNardo, Supreme Director Javier Martinez and his lovely wife, and Archbishop Emeritus Joseph Fiorenza.
The members of Knights of Columbus Council 2917 were recognized with an award from His Eminence Daniel Cardinal DiNardo for the generous donation of $500 to each of the fifty seminarians, the amount totaling $25,000 for the 2011-2012 school year, at the Archdiocesan Knights of Columbus Chapter Clergy Appreciation Night, Friday, January 18, 2013, in Stafford, Texas. Pictured is GK James Urbanovsky accepting the award from His Eminence.
Council 2917 Chaplain Fr. Clint Ressler accepts the "Outstanding Clergy of the Year" award and a $200 check from GK James Urbanovsky. Fr. Clint was unable to attend the Clergy Appreciation Night due to a previous commitment and in his absence St. Rose of Lima Seminarian Jesse Garcia accepted the award and check for Fr. Clint from His Eminence Daniel Cardinal DiNardo.
Pictured are Worthy Advocate Don Psencik and his lovely wife JoAnn presenting a donation of $2,000 to Council 2917 GK James Urbanovsky for use toward the purchase and installation of an Automated External Defibrillator(AED) in Odin Hall. An automated external defibrillator (AED) is a portable electronic device that automatically diagnoses the potentially life threatening cardiac arrhythmias of ventricular tachycardia in a patient, and is able to treat them through defibrillation, the application of electrical therapy which stops the arrhythmia, allowing the heart to reestablish an effective rhythm. Thank you Brother Don and JoAnn for your generous gift.
WIN $130…Brother Henry D Womble’s name was drawn from our membership tickets at the January business meeting and he was not in attendance so the attendance prize for the February meeting is $130. Please join your Brother Knights on Monday, February 11 for a delicious meal starting at 6:00 p.m. until 6:40 pm., meeting at 7:00 p.m., and an opportunity to win the attendance prize with your participation at our meeting.
Next Officers’ meeting is Wednesday, Feb. 6 at 7:00 p.m.
Next Council meeting is Monday, Feb. 11 at 7:00 p.m.
Dinner served from 6:00-6:40 p.m.
Next NorthSide Columbus Club meeting is Wednesday, Feb. 20 at 7:00 p.m.
Next work day is Saturday, Feb. 16
BINGO UPDATE Benny Okruhlik Members were given the opportunity to sign up to work bingo at the January 14th meeting. If you are interested in working bingo, please call Benny Okruhlik at 281-353-5892. A worker must obtain a DPS clearance from the Lottery Commission before working Bingo. We have the application forms for this purpose. The Commission will issue a name badge upon clearance by the DPS. You do not have to work every week. You can choose which and how many weeks a month you wish to help. You can call Benny if you have further questions. Here are a few facts from the summary of K of C 2917 Bingo Operations for 2012. Bingo is not a one time event each year. Instead, it consisted of 52 weekly occasions during 2012. When combined for the 52 weeks, it is about the largest fund raiser that Bishop Odin Council 2917 has each year. Bingo paid the NorthSide Columbus Club a total of $30,600.00 in rent during 2012. The event purchases approximately $10,000.00 worth of paper cards, etc. just to be able to play the games. Each volunteer is offered a $10.00 stipend each week for coming to help work bingo for a total cost of over $8,000.00. Your Bingo account purchased a new monitor camera and four new additional monitors at a cost of over $1,500.00.
In spite of all of these costs, your Bingo account made charitable contributions totaling over $17,000.00 to the State Knights of Columbus Charities, Assumption Food Pantry, St. Rose of Lima Food Pantry, Dominican Sisters and others. While we play bingo each week, our Ladies Auxiliary operates the kitchen. Our ladies distributed the kitchen profits as charitable contributions totaling $9,000.00 to several organizations of religious sisters within the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. It should be noted that Bingo operated 52 sessions of games during 2012. Our summary indicates that the same twelve to eighteen people volunteer to work bingo every week. The number does not include the three or four ladies that work the kitchen. Volunteers for the kitchen are limited to the same four to eight ladies. You are asked to show your appreciation and thank all these volunteers. Bingo volunteers for December were Ken Boudny, Joe Campise, Augustin Carillo, Lydia Clifton, Frank Culver, Zygmont Jankowski, Vincent Lima, Jose Limas, Maxie Mendoza, Miguel Navarro, Nicholas Navarro, FS Benny Okruhlik (Operator), Pete Palasota, Don Psencik, Floyd Rekieta, Sandra Rekieta, Tony Saenz (Chairman & Operator), Bill Selvaggi, Delores Tobola and Grand Knight, James Urbanovsky.
The visitation schedule for 2013 is: Feb. 17, Apr. 28, July 7, Sept. 15, Nov. 24. Please contact Anton Swiech, our VA Chairman, at 713-697-6846 if you are able to visit.
Brother Knights John Dziedzic, Gus Sivcoski, and Felix Sivcoski, all members of Council 2917, volunteer for V.A. Burial detail. They have assisted in this vocation for the past 13 years, paying final respect to 664 deserving veterans. They each have over 1300 hours performing this service, a total of almost 4,000 service hours. The ceremonial detail they performed amounts to 13,097 hours over a period of 263 days for 654 funerals. The ceremonial detail, in addition to these 3 men, may include 8 or more men. They have a bugler, narrator, 2 flag folders, 3-4 men for the gun salute. When you add the hours for all these men, it comes to 13,097 for the past year. If we could all come close to matching what these 3 men do, imagine what we at 2917 could accomplish!
Council 2917 donated an overhead projector and screen to the Vietnamese Dominican Sisters and were invited to attend their Christmas Party. Those in attendance were: Deputy Grand Knight Chad Horelica, Financial Secretary Benny Okruhlik and his lovely wife Earline, Trustee Jim Descant, and NorthSide Columbus President John Buck. The lunch time meal began with 100 Sisters entering the room singing in Vietnamese and English. After all the Sisters were present, The Mother Superior, Sister Maria Goretti, greeted everyone in attendance including members of the Serra Club. After Sister Maria made introductions of all the guests to the 100 nuns, a prayer of thanks was said and lunch was served. After the meal, Sister Maria Goretti showed appreciation by presenting each organization in attendance with a framed picture of the Sisters of the Convent. The program ended with the Sisters once again singing and then they presented everyone with a box of homemade cookies.
NORTHSIDE COLUMBUS CLUB John Buck, President Thanks to all the workers this past month. Many of these workers are steady volunteer workers, weekend and weekday. If you would like to join this group, we have a job available for you—skilled or not, just the desire to assist on the improvements of your KC home. These workers receive no pay, other than coffee and donuts in the morning, lunch at noon, and a thank you from those that cannot come out and participate. With the Family Fun Day on April 6th soon approaching us, we have many chores to do to make our home shine. If you have the time to help, weekend or weekday, contact me at 713-398-6196. We have two very generous men to thank—Steve McClintock and Kerry von Arb. Steve donated another professional paint job on the grounds. He has not com-pleted the painting yet, but it will be done by next month. We had a leak in the roof of the walkway from the Roemer Hall to the parking lot. At first, 2917 was supposed to make the lumber repairs that needed to be done before Kerry von Arb made the roofing repair. After meeting with Kerry, he decided to do the whole job, lumber repairs and roofing repairs—material and labor—at no charge to the council. Guys, we are truly blessed and thankful to have you involved in our council. Thank you! Thank you to the following Brother Knights and Lovely Ladies that came out to work on Jan. 19: Mike Goins, James Urbanovsky, John Buck, Bennie Bronikowski, Ben Kaminski, Leo Landry, Ed Okonski, Augustin Carrillo, Joe Campise, Robert Miller, Ron Wendt, John Klessel, Greg Okonski, Sam Okonski, Nick Navarro, Charles Heinrich, George Stokan, Floyd Rekieta, Joe Earthman, Don Christen, Dennis Roeder, Lydia Clifton, Judy Wendt and Mickie Wendt. These were the people that signed in. I apologize if I missed anyone. Thank you all for your hard work!
Painters from McClintock Corp. paint the sidewalk cover from Roemer Hall to the BBQ Pit, Booth Cover posts, entrance side of Roemer Hall, and prepare to paint the inside of the outside restroom in preparation for the Archdiocesan Chapter Family Fun Day Festival scheduled for Saturday, April 6, 2013. Our heartfelt thanks to Steve McClintock for this donation of all the labor and paint not only for this project but also for his many other donations of painting projects at our facilities.
Brother Don Christen presents a check to Fr. Clint Ressler in the amount of $200 and GK James Urbanovsky presents one to Fr. Albert Zanatta sponsoring both in the "running” in the Archdiocesan 5K Run Steps for Students slated for Saturday, February 2, 2013 from the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart. Fr. Albert's goal this year is to raise $25,000 for Assumption School and Fr. Clint's personal goal is to raise $20,000 for St. Rose of Lima School and the school's total goal is $50,000. Good Luck Fr. Albert and Fr. Clint for a successful 5K Run benefitting your respective schools!
Brothers Joe Campise and John Buck install conduit for electrical wiring to Roemer Hall bandstand so that bands will have sufficient electrical power to provide live music for the Arch-diocesan Family Fun Day Festival.
Brothers Bennie Bronikowski and Mike Goins install closures on Odin Hall.
A group of "hard working" Brother Knights cut up tree limbs from the recent trimming of trees and place them into the facility dumpster.
Northside Columbus Club President Brother John Buck removes debris in preparation to repair cracks in sidewalk.
Brothers Floyd Rekieta and Nick Navarro prepare for the installation of new hand rails at the public entrance of Odin Hall.
Brothers Charlie Heinrich,Leo Landry, and John Klesel haul accumulated trash to dumpster.
607 East Whitney Drive Houston, Texas 77022
SATURDAY, APRIL 6, 2013 9:00 am to 12:00 Midnight
Activities for the Day 9:00 a.m. Mass in Odin Hall - Celebrant: BISHOP GEORGE SCHELTZ Starting at approximately 2:00 p.m. HIS EMINENCE DANIEL CARDINAL DINARDO will visit with people on the grounds.
10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Children’s & Adult Booths on Grounds (Food & Games)
12:00 noon to 6:30 p.m. Live Music on Grounds
9:30 a.m. to approx. 5:30 p.m. Silent Auction in Roemer Hall
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. Ribeye Steak Dinner for 2 in Odin Hall, drawing for $5,000 Visa Gift Card, & Dance Ticket for 2 (for Both Halls) Only 300 tickets will be sold…Cost of ticket for 2 people $100
8:00 pm to Midnight Dances in Both Halls: Roemer Hall - Johnny and the Heartbreakers Odin Hall - Red Ravens Dance only tickets sold at door: $10 for admission to both halls Additionally….There is a raffle with the following Visa Gift Card prizes: First….$5,000…Second…$2,000…Third…$1,000…Fourth…$1,000…Fifth…$500…Sixth…$500
Price of Raffle tickets…$5.00 each….Book of 5 tickets…$20.00 Current needs: Silent Auction Items (Suggested value: $50 or more) Organizations to run Booths (Organizations will receive 40% of booth gross sales) Sell & Purchase Raffle Tickets Purchase $100 Ribeye Steak Dinner Tickets
TO PURCHASE OR HELP SELL RAFFLE AND STEAK DINNER TICKETS CONTACT GK JAMES URBANOVSKY @ 713-861-6347
Profits after expenses are earmarked for the purchase of ultrasound machines for Catholic clinics in Houston (there are 3 clinics in Houston). Approximate cost per machine is $60,000. The Supreme Council of the Knights of Columbus will pay for half of the cost of an approved ultrasound machine. Example: raise $30,000 and Supreme will match the $30,000.
The Galveston-Houston Archdiocesan Chapter of the Knights of Columbus appreciates your participation and support.
THE FAMILY FUN FESTIVAL IS OPEN TO ALL WHO WISH TO PARTICIPATE AND ATTEND.
THE GENERAL PUBLIC IS INVITED AND WELCOME.
Pictured holding a plaque given to the council from the Marines in appreciation for a successful Toys for Tots event are some of the members that helped with organizing the Toys for Tots BBQ Cookoff and Dance that was held on Nov. 30th & Dec. 1st. From left to right are: Greg Okonski, Ed Okonski and John Buck. Not pictured are David Willgus, Sam Okonski and Larry Tobias. This year's event was the best turnout we had since the Cookoff started about 12 years ago. There were 36 cooking teams that came out to compete for the Master Chef award. There was a great crowd at the dance with a little over 300 people that filled Roemer Hall listening and dancing to music by the Telstars band. The Marines were in attendance as well collecting the toys and there was an abundance of toys this year. We had many compliments on what a great event this is. We see a lot of familiar faces each year along with some new ones and of course many of our council members also participate in the cookoff. It was also great to see 6 cooking teams from Chappell Hill join us this year. We hope to see you all again next year. Check out the website for pictures.
February 17 at 2:00 p.m.
Doors open at 1:00 p.m. FOR GREATER GLORY: THE TRUE STORY OF CRISTIADA. A chronicle of the Cristeros War (1926-1929); a war by the people of Mexico against the atheistic Mexican government. Starring Andy Garcia, Eva Longoria, and Peter O’Toole. This movie is rated R and is 2 hours and 26 minutes long. If you find the council chairs uncomfortable, you are welcome to bring a more comfortable chair. The bar will be open for your convenience to purchase soft drinks, chips, etc. The kitchen will also be open selling hamburgers, french fries, hot dogs, nachos and popcorn. The kitchen will close at 2:00 p.m. when the movie starts.
ADMISSION IS FREE! Bring your family and friends.
Tina Lahrmann who completed 13 miles in the Aramco Houston Half Marathon held on Jan. 13, 2013. Tina is the daughter of Brother Albin & Angie Januszewski and daughter-in-law of Pat Lahrmann.
SEEKING DONOR/DONORS Plans are to purchase and install Automated External Defibrillator (AED) electronic devices in Odin and
Roemer Halls. We were blessed with a donation of $2,000 from Don & JoAnn Psencik toward the purchase of the device in Odin Hall and are seeking a donor or donors to make a donation for the device in Roemer Hall. Your gracious donation could be responsible for saving a life! Contact GK James Urbanovsky if you have interest in being a donor.
DOMINO RESULTS
Moon Tournament Winners for Jan. 7
1st place tied: Dennis Gregory & Ron Wendt
Winners of the Annual 2917 Moon Tournament held on Saturday, Jan. 19
1st Place: Greg Okonski 2nd place tied: Angie Heinrich & Marion Kasowski
Next Moon Tournament is Feb. 4
SENIOR CLUB The next meeting is scheduled for
Tuesday, Feb. 12
We will have stew. Please bring a dessert to share.
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Brother Tom Civitello and his lovely wife Phyllis celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary Saturday, January 19, 2013 with a blessing at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church followed by a beautiful celebration in the church's newly constructed community center.
The Annual 2917 Moon Tournament winners for 2013: 2nd place - Brother Marion Kasowski & Angie Heinrich, 1st place champion was Brother Greg Okonski.
Above are some of the domino players and spectators that showed up on January 19.
CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS OF THE AMERICAS
Catholic Daughters Court Christ the King #1750 meet the 1st Tuesday of every month with a social at 6:30 and a meeting at 7:00 p.m.
Next meeting is Feb. 4
If anyone is interested in joining the Catholic Daughters, please call
Carol Mitschlatis at 832-498-8495.
The Father McGivney Guild was established to promote Knights of Columbus founder Father Michael J. McGivney’s journey toward sainthood. Venerable Father Michael J. McGivney has two more steps before he is declared a saint. Enrolling (at no cost) to receive the Guild newsletter is encouraged for not only Knights of Columbus members but also for all family and friends. If you receive the council newsletter just clip out the form below, complete it and mail the form to the address listed at the bottom. If your newsletter comes electronically just print this page and do the same as in the hard copy instructions. By subscribing you will receive regular news not only of the work of the guild, but also news of possible miracles attributed to praying to the Venerable Father Michael J. McGivney. YES, I wish to enroll in the Guild and to receive the newsletter. NAME:__________________________________________ ADDRESS:_______________________________________ CITY:___________________________________________ STATE:___________ZIP:____________________________ Please list below the names and addresses of any family or friends who might be interested in the Guild’s work. NAME:__________________________________________ ADDRESS:_______________________________________ CITY:___________________________________________ STATE:___________ZIP:____________________________ MONTHLY MASS FOR GUILD MEMBERS Please remember these specific intentions at the monthly Mass for Guild members: 1._______________________________________________ 2._______________________________________________ 3._______________________________________________ 4._______________________________________________ If you wish to make a tax-deductible contribution to support the mission of the Guild, checks should be made payable to: The Father McGivney Guild, 1 Columbus Plaza, New Haven, CT 06510-3326 4046 10/04
K of C State Educational Grants
The Knights of Columbus Texas State Council will be awarding ten (10) educational grants for $1,000.00 each this year. These grants can pay for educational cost in a University, College, Junior College, Technical School, Business School or Seminary. Applications must be received no later
than March 1, 2013.
You can get more detailed information and the application forms by going to the State website www.tkofc.org. Scroll to the bottom of the page and under downloads click on Texas State Council Forms then click on Educational Grant3 under Texas State Council Educational Grant Application. Applications are also available at our Council in the conference room or see a Council Officer to obtain a form. Doug Wendt, Trustee
2013 Casino Night The planning for this year's 2013 Casino Night has already started. Our goal again is to be BIGGER and BETTER than last year. If you have an interest in help-ing this year, please contact me. A total of $14,000.00 will be donated to our benefactor schools as follows: St. Pius X High School will receive five (5) $1,000.00 scholarships, St Thomas High School will receive $2,000.00 toward the scholarship fund of Rev. Ron Schwenzer (past Principal and President), St Rose of Lima Parish School will receive $4,500.00 and Assumption Parish School will receive $2,500.00. We apologize for the lateness, but all of our Thank You letters to our supporters and sponsors should be mailed in February.
The fourth annual Casino Night will be on October 12th, 2013
so mark your calendar today and help us support this great cause. Doug Wendt Casino Night Chairman
Please pray for our sick:
Brother Ralph Marek Brother Kevin Horelica, brother of Brother Chad Horelica Brother Wayne Berger Brother Ken Boudny Brother Maurice Hafernik Brother Elmer O. Szafranski Brother Joe W. Stavinoha Brother Daniel J. Zissa Brother Finn S. Runfalo Brother Joe Sarrat Brother Eddie Mocek Brother Leon Swiech Brother Oscar Ochoa and wife, Bea Brother Al Kainer Brother Don Psencik and wife, JoAnn Brother Tony Nguyen Brother P.J. Jozwiak and wife, Faye Brother Clem Pechacek Brother Ray Collins Brother Daniel Bilski Brother Lawrence J. Boriskie and wife, Evelyn Brother Phillip Borski Brother Jaro Nevlud Brother Al Meschwitz and wife, Elizabeth Brother James Vincent Brother Leroy Tobias Brother Jaime Jaime Brother Edmond Gorka Brother Steve Vaeza Helen Van Keulen, wife of Field Agent Daryl Van Keulen Sandra Descant, wife of trustee, Brother Jim Bruce Buss Jr., son of Brother Bruce Buss Jan Ballard, sister of Brother Jim Descant Carrie Walkoviak, wife of Brother Joe Rita Rekieta Frances Mileski Margaret Kopczynski, wife of Brother Kie Rita Hatten, wife of Brother Jerry Sylvia Wachel sister of Brother Mike Kloss George Wright, stepson of Brother Nick Nowak Isabella M. Kubiak, daughter of Brother Bryan Kubiak and granddaughter of Brother Dennis Kubiak Lucy Supercinski Davis Bedynek Christina Espinosa Julius Kilner
In Memoriam:
Brother Richard Joseph Frank, born Dec.23, 1950, went to be with his family in Heaven on Dec. 10, 2012. He is survived by his two daughters, Sheri Blankenship and husband, Kyle, Charlotte Russ and husband, Jimmy along with their mother, Martha Woods-Caudle. May God grant him eternal rest and let His perpetual light shine upon him.
Names on our “Sick Prayer List" will appear in our newsletter for 3 months, after which they will be removed unless notification is received to have the name remain. Please contact Brother Floyd Supercinski, Chancellor, at 713-861-6725 if you would like to add anyone or have the name remain on our prayer list.
Clifford R. Jenke Feb. 1 Robert J. Marek Feb. 1 Charles J. Wendt Feb. 1 Daniel J. Bilski Feb. 2 James L. Swick, Jr. Feb. 2 James E. Urbanovsky Feb. 2 James A. Giacona Feb. 3 Edward B. Herrera Feb. 3 Guillermo G. Andrado Feb. 5 James D. McClosky Feb. 5 Adolph J. Benys Feb. 7 Richard Cabrera Feb. 7 John A. Galla Feb. 7 Clarence Baca Feb. 9 Gene B. Okonski Feb. 12 Bruce W. Buss, Sr. Feb. 13 Dennis J. Kallus Feb. 14 William P. Kerley Feb. 17 George A. Gajdousek Feb. 19 Peter S. Rodriguez Feb. 19 Hector A. Rosales Feb. 19 Charles A. Brossman Feb. 20 John W. Mueller Feb. 20 Mike R. Mitschlatis Feb. 24 Oscar A. Porcarello Feb. 25 Gregg L. Wilganowski Feb. 25 Dan E. Brogee Feb. 26 Michael E. Goins Feb. 27 Agosto R. Sanchez, Jr. Feb. 27 Damacio G. Sosa Feb. 27 Charles D. Felchak Feb. 28 Tommy J. Yanowski Feb. 28 Zachary A. Kloss Feb. 29
Especially:
Brother Zach Kloss, son of Brother Mike and Jan Kloss.
Kevin Jackson, grandson of Rosalie Lobpries.
Two lots in Section 2 (Garden of Olives) at Earthman Resthaven Cemetery, Houston, Texas. Please call 713-775-8284 for more information.
LADIES' AUXILIARY Delores Tobola Happy Valentine's Day. The February board meeting will be on February 20 at 6:15 P.M. and the regular meeting will be on February 20 at 7:00 P.M. Dues are now due for 2013. You must pay your dues by March 31 to be considered a member of the Ladies Auxiliary. Dues are $10.00 and can be paid at the meeting or you can mail them to Sandra Rekieta at 3435 Keygate Drive, Spring, Tx 77388. Heads up to all auxiliary members, wives or friends of all K.C. members. On Saturday, April 6, the K.C. Galveston-Houston Chapter will have a Knights for Life Family Fun Day here at 2917. Proceeds from this festival will go towards the purchase of an ultrasound machine. An ultrasound enables an expectant mother to see her developing child, hear the baby’s heartbeat, and recognize the miracle of the new life within her. The Ladies' Auxiliary will be in charge of the cake walk booth. That means—we will need lots of homemade baked goodies: cakes, brownies, cup-cakes, pies, cookies, etc. NO STORE BOUGHT. We will also need workers, so if you can help out for an hour or two, it will be greatly appreciated. Also, I have raffle tickets if you would like to take a chance: Prizes are $5000.00 - 1st prize Visa Gift Card, $2000.00 - 2nd prize, $1000.00 - 3rd & 4th, $500.00 - 5th & 6th all Visa Gift Cards. They are $5.00 each, or a book of 5 for $20.00. If interested, please call me at 218-350-2773 and I will arrange to get them to you. Ladies, I know some of you do not bake or no longer drive. However, if you would still be willing to support this worthy cause, we are accepting monetary donations. We have people who are willing to bake in your place. You can send your donations to Sandra Rekieta at the address above. Please note on your donation that it is for the cake booth. Your donation will be greatly appreciated. Fr. Albert Zanatta will run in the 5K "Steps for Students" on Feb. 2, 2013. The Ladies Auxiliary was happy to make a $100.00 donation to support Fr. Albert's goal and for the support of his school. We want to extend our sympathy to Angie Heinrich on the death of her sister, Sister Emely Bolocerek. Also, want to send get well wishes to Elizabeth Busa. Let's keep all our members and their families in our prayers. Also, bless the troops and their families that cannot be together at this time. Workers in the kitchen for December were: Mickie Wendt, Judy Wendt, Pat Lahrman, Earline Okruhlik, Janie Okonski, Dorothy Urbanovsky, Delores Tobola, Kathy Bronikowski, Theresa Burkett, Pete Rodriguez. Bakers were: Earline Okruhlik, Dorothy Urbanovsky, Judy Wendt, Sandra Rekieta, Kathy Bronikowski, Allie King. May God bless you all!!
Ladies’ Auxiliary Bingo Night Out Friday, February 22
Early Bird Bingo starts at 7:15 p.m. and regular Bingo starts at 7:30.
Pro-Life Program Director John Fox
Our next Pro-Life Rosary will be at 7:00 p.m. on February 25. We hope you will be able to join us. Please join us at St. Rose of Lima any Thursday at 11:00 a.m. in the small chapel to your right as you enter the Church. Join The Helpers of God’s Precious Infants In a Peaceful, Prayerful Mass and Rosary
Saturday, February 16, 2013 9:00 a.m. Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes
6550 Fairbanks N. Houston Rd., Houston TX 77040
Rosary in front of Planned Parenthood,
13169 Northwest Freeway (290)
FOURTH DEGREE NEWS
With the 40th anniversary of Roe vs. Wade, January was a very busy month for the Fourth Degree Sir Knights of our assembly. We want to express our appreciation particularly to those Sir Knights who served “double duty” by exhibit-ing the “visible arm of the Order” with the Helpers of God’s Precious Infants at the Catholic Charismatic Center the morning of January 19th and serving as the honor guard to His Eminence Daniel Cardinal DiNardo at the Annual Respect Life Mass in the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart the afternoon of the same day. Your service for the “Dignity of Life” in the Archdiocese is extraordinaire. Our Lord called another Sir Knight to his eternal rest on January 13, 2013, SK Alex Hernandez. Please pray for the repose of his soul and for comfort to the family. Following the tradition of the Fourth Degree, Sir Knight Hernandez’s family will receive an engraved Chalice to be placed with a Priest, Church, Mission or Missionary for use in the Sacrifice of the Mass with the intention of remembering Sir Knight Alex whenever the Chalice is used. I am honored and delighted to accompany 2 Council 2917 Third Degree Brother Knights to the Fourth Degree exemplification in Winnie, Saturday, February 9, 2013. It is always exciting to see Third Degree Brother Knights journey to achieve the highest Degree of the Order. Should you have any interest in joining our Fourth Degree Sir Knights, let me know and I will be happy to discuss the opportunities and duties of the Patriotic Degree. James Urbanovsky, PFN Msgr. George A. Wilhelm Assembly -The Fourth Degree
Feb. 1 BINGO
Feb. 3 Superbowl Party
Feb. 4 Domino Tournament
Feb. 6 Officers’ Meeting - 7:00 p.m.
Feb. 8 BINGO
Feb. 11 Council Meal at 6 p.m./Meeting at 7:00 p.m.
Feb. 12 Senior Citizens
Feb. 13 ASH WEDNESDAY
Feb. 14 VALENTINE’S DAY
Feb. 15 BINGO
Feb. 16 Council Work Day
Feb. 17 Sunday afternoon at the movies - 2:00 p.m.
Feb. 20 NorthSide Columbus Club - 7:00 p.m.
Feb. 20 Ladies Auxiliary Board Meeting at 6:15 p.m.
Feb. 20 Ladies Auxiliary Meeting at 7:00 p.m.
Feb. 22 BINGO (Ladies’ Night Out)
Feb. 23 Cajun Dance - Roemer Hall
Feb. 25 Pro-Life Rosary - 7:00 p.m.
Mar. 1 BINGO
Mar. 4 Domino Tournament
Mar. 6 Officers’ Meeting - 7:00 p.m.
Mar. 8 BINGO
Mar. 11 Council Meal at 6 p.m./Meeting at 7:00 p.m.
Mar. 12 Senior Citizens
Mar. 15 BINGO
Mar. 16 Council Work Day
Mar. 20 NorthSide Columbus Club - 7:00 p.m.
Mar. 20 Ladies Auxiliary Board Meeting at 6:15 p.m.
Mar. 20 Ladies Auxiliary Meeting at 7:00 p.m.
Mar. 22 BINGO (Ladies’ Night Out)
Mar. 23 Cajun Dance - Roemer Hall
Mar. 25 Pro-Life Rosary - 7:00 p.m.
Mar. 28 Holy Thursday
Mar. 29 Good Friday - NO BINGO
Mar. 31 Easter Sunday
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