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The Communicator Knights of Columbus
Immaculate Conception Council 11991, Goose Creek, SC
Volume 22, Issue 6 Senior Editor: Lenny Tittle December 2019
Grand Knight’s Message
Gentleman,
This is a strange situation this year we have Thanksgiving and the start of Advent the same
Holiday weekend. The thought of Thanksgiving brings to my mind the celebration of family
together to enjoy the fruits of a blessed year and share our hopes and dreams for the next year with
each other. In times past this was the results of the harvest and getting ready for winter to be
joyful and thanking God for all his blessings. I don’t see times have changed that much we still are
thankful for the Blessings of the year without having to endure the efforts of the fields and the
work of the harvest, unless we consider the work of the harvest is to bring more people into or
families by sharing the word of God in out contact with people in our everyday lives.
Advent is a time of year to realize that we are starting a new year in our Church and it is a perfect
time to reflect on our daily lives and how we can bring more souls into our family of God. We see
each other regularly at Church and events around the town, it’s time we remember we are all in the
same family of God we may not always act like it or remember it as often as we should but now is
the time to make that commitment to do so especially at the beginning of Advent the start of our
new year.
As Catholics, as citizens and as Knights we band together to remember those who are less
fortunate and in need not only of material needs but the needs of spiritual support. A helping hand
when needed, a friend to listen, a shoulder to lean on once and a while this is what we are really
about to be of service and to live our lives together and be there for each other when we can.
The first of the calendar year is also coming up let’s make service to one and other part of or New
Year’s Resolutions. God Bless All.
God Bless Vivat Jesus
SK John McCauley
Grand Knight
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Deputy Grand Knight’s Message
Thank you to all brother Knights for your participation in our Community
Center Chair Challenge. We get so much accomplished when we work
together...
Vivat Jesus!
Chip Reeves
Deputy Grand Knight
Remember-Knights proud of their membership will
wear their name badges anytime they are at Church
Come celebrate Mass at the Ralph H. Johnson Medical Center in Charleston! Every Thursday at 12:00 noon
Celebrant Father Lawrence N Abara (Council 11991 member)
Following Mass, visit catholic veterans at the Center unable to attend to deliver the Holy
Eucharist
For more information contact SK Mike Della Croce 843 557-3309
Veteran in Need!
We have a veteran that needs a ride on December 23 to the VA hospital for a colonoscopy.
His name is Sam Nocera and he lives in Ladson. Phone 234-201-2316.
Our understanding is there is no special handling required - he just needs a ride down and back.
Let’s help this gentleman out.
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District Deputy’s Message
My Brother Knights!
It seems improbable that the Advent and Christmas season is now upon us. With the busy hustle
and bustle of family and personal schedules, it feels like we just finished our summer vacations
and were getting ready for school to begin, and prepping for fall sports and tailgating. I will keep
this short and sweet (for me) – that’s my Christmas gift to you.
Each Council has continued their march through varied and active programs and membership
recruitment, proving that our Charity is vibrant and constantly displays our Faith in Action!
Membership is growing, although slowly since Admission Degrees are happening less often.
Keep talking with Catholic men you come in contact with who may not be Knights, although I
find it hard to believe that they have not been asked before. THEN may not have been the right
time for them to become a Knight but NOW may be the time. And as always, contact me as soon
as you schedule a Degree. We will also be scheduling a District Formation Degree soon.
“The job is never finished until the paperwork is done.” as the saying goes. The Annual Survey of
Fraternal Activity (Form 1728) is due at Supreme by January 31st. It is never too early to start
collecting the hours and dollar stats for which you have worked so very hard.
In addition to Advent and the Nativity of Our Lord, there are several other very important events:
- Elevation to the Priesthood of Bro. Rafael Padron CRM at Immaculate Conception Friday,
December 6th, another good Priest and brother Knight.
- The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception on Monday, December 9th
- The Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe on Thursday December 12th
I prayerfully wish all a fruitful Advent season when we are given the opportunity to shed the
anxiety and confusion of the holiday season and welcome the beauty and holiness of the Nativity
of our Lord, Jesus Christ at Christmas. I encourage all of us to frequently utter the Advent theme:
“Come Lord Jesus, Come!”
Remember our sword is prayer and the Rosary. Our shield, good works informed by our faith. Be
men of faith!
Laus Deo!
“Thy will be done…”
SK Michael Cousino PGK, PFN
DD #13
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From the Lowcountry pregnancy Center…
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Promises of Praying the Rosary
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Our Field Agent’s Message
My Brothers
Being that we just celebrated Veterans day I thought it would be fitting to share a brief story about
the Knights of Columbus involvement in the community as well as the Military in the events
leading up to and during World War I
Everybody Welcome Everything Free The official Motto adopted by the Knights of Columbus
during a very contentious period in the early 1900’s
As membership in the Knights of Columbus grew, the Order became increasingly known as a
force for public good. Following the dedication ceremony for the Christopher Columbus Memorial
Fountain in Washington, D.C., in 1912, a reporter for The Washington Star noted that the large
number of Knights in attendance “marked anew the important position of the Knights of
Columbus as an order in the social fabric of the United States.”
In response to growing anti-Catholic hostility and the rise of socialism, two Knights, David
Goldstein and Peter W. Collins, embarked on an extensive, 27,000-mile lecture tour throughout
North America in 1914. Later that same year, the Order established the K of C Commission on
Religious Prejudice. The commission’s work concluded in 1917, when the United States entered
World War I.
During the Great War, the Order provided rest and recreational facilities and social services to
Allied servicemen of all faiths. K of C Huts throughout the United States and Europe provided
religious services, supplies and recreation under the motto, “Everybody Welcome, Everything
Free.”
Everybody meant everybody. Whatever your race or creed, you were welcome at K of C facilities.
In fact, the Order was praised by a contemporary African American historian of World War I,
because “unlike the other social welfare organizations operating in the war, it never drew the color
line.”
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As a result of the Order’s wartime work, which earned high praise from Pope Benedict XV, nearly
400,000 men joined the Knights between 1917 and 1923.
1910: Notre Dame Council 1477 is chartered in the spring of 1910, becoming the first of
nearly 250 college councils worldwide.
1912: With support from the Knights, the Christopher Columbus Memorial Fountain is
dedicated in Washington, D.C. Some 20,000 Knights attend the ceremonies, which are
overseen by President William H. Taft.
1914: Tens of thousands of copies of a “bogus oath” are circulated to defame the Knights of
Columbus. The Knights, in turn, lay the groundwork for a lecture series and educational
programs to combat anti-Catholic hostility. Between 1914 and 1917, the number of anti-
Catholic publications drops from 60 to fewer than five.
1916: When National Guardsmen are sent to the U.S.-Mexico border to prevent Mexican
Gen. Francisco “Pancho” Villa from raiding towns in New Mexico, Arizona and Texas, K
of C councils in those states spontaneously respond to the religious and social needs of
troops serving there.
1917: When the United States enters World War I, Supreme Knight Flaherty writes
President Woodrow Wilson telling him that the Order plans to establish centers to provide
for the troops’ “recreational and spiritual comfort.” The Knights’ services, he says, will be
offered “regardless of creed.”
1917: By the summer of 1917, the Order opens service centers, or “K of C Huts,” in training
camps and behind the lines of battle. The Knights and independent fund drives raise nearly
$30 million to finance the huts.
Yours in Christ
Brandon Chambers
843-224-3022
God Bless
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Our Active Military
Our Parish Members Serving…
Prayer for Our Country’s Military
“Protect them from the physical and moral dangers of military life. Keep them close to You and
help them live the Commandments. Lord, Jesus, give them courage to serve their Country with
honor and dignity. Be with them when they are in danger strengthening them when they face
hardships. And Lord, grant that, when their service is finished, they may return to us sound in
mind, body and soul. In particular, we remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice in
service to their fellow man and Country. Amen.”
Editor’s Note: I have recently updated this list. If you know of Council
Knights serving or Knight’s family members serving who are not on this
list, please notify me. I would be happy to post pictures or progress reports
as well. Thank you
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Good of the Order
(Good of the Order is refreshed from previous Business & O&D Meetings)
Please keep them in your prayers for healing and spiritual support
Soul of Elizabeth Richettelli, Soul of Linda Nugent Graves, Steve Cavadias, Rebecca Kelly,
Michael Della Croce, John and Cherrie Mallon, Robert Aston, Betty Latta, Mike Wilson
Saundra Lareau, Jamie P. Fernandez, Remi Silva, Nez Yangco, Robert Boni
Almighty and Eternal God, You are the everlasting health of those who believe in You.
Hear us for Your sick servants for whom we implore the aid of Your tender mercy,
that being restored to bodily health, they may give thanks to You in Your Church.
Through Christ our Lord, Amen
Our Birthdays & Anniversaries
Our Birthdays:
1 - Bernie Bolduc, 1 - Nicholas Loudin, 1 - Laurence Rocco, 2 - Santiago Alvarez, 3 - Robert Boni
4 - Rene' Lebel, 6 - Francis Strunk, 7 -Brian Dermady, 7 - Chad Huber, 7 - Ryan Totolo
12 - Joseph Daning, 12 - Ronald Macaspac, 12 - Michael Wilson, 13 - David Hood
13 - Thomas Karabees, 15 - Russ Whited, 23 - Donald Bailey, 24 - Edward Karabees
Our Anniversaries:
15 - Michael & Rebecca Boisvert, 15 - Terry & Theresita L. Harrington
23 - Robert & Carolyn Rose, 27 - Laurence & Ann Rocco
28 - Deacon Lawrence & Pamela Roberts
Special Announcements: Mark your calendars! See Assembly 3697 & Council 11991 events on our Uknight web page
http://www.kofcknights.org/councilsite/index.asp?CNO=11991
See our Calendar at the end of this newsletter for more events!
December 5 Council Social
December 6 Ordination of Deacon Rafael Padron
December 7 Highway Cleanup
December 9 Assembly Business Meeting
December 10 St. Francis Caracciolo Café
December 14 Laying of Wreaths Beaufort national Cemetary
December 15 Service Sunday
December 19 Council O&D AMC Room 6
December 21 3rd Saturday Rosary
December 21 Misa de Gallo Breakfast
December 25 Christmas
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Knights of Columbus, Patriotic Degree
Saint Francis Caracciolo Assembly 3697
DecemBER 2019
“…May we embrace the spirituality of Advent, and may we spend these holy days waiting - in
prayer, penance and hope – for the appearance of Christ our Savior.” Bishop Robert Barron from the
Introduction to “Advent Gospel Reflections”
2019 PRAYER INTENTION OF POPE FRANCIS: DECEMBER 2019
Universal – The Very Young: “That every country resolutely commits to taking the necessary measures to make the future
of the very young, especially those who suffer, a priority.”
ADORATION OF THE HOLY EUCHARIST:
Overnight Adoration of the Most Holy Eucharist is suspended during Advent. It will continue after Christmas.
Every Monday through Friday from 9am to 6pm the Most Blessed Sacrament is present for public Adoration in the
Immaculate Conception Church Adoration Chapel. As part of your Advent preparation all are invited and encouraged to give
Our Lord at least one hour each week. Come and give our Lord an hour or two of dedicated quiet and prayerful time. Give
him an opportunity to talk with you in a peaceful environment.
VETERAN’S VICTORY HOME, WALTERBORO: To honor our continuing patriotic commitment, we ask that all
continue to bring toiletry articles to any of our meetings and socials throughout the year. These items will be collected and
shared between the Walterboro Veteran’s Victory Home and the Felician Sisters in Kingstree. The Veteran’s Victory Home
also asks for craft items, books (prefer large print), periodicals and newspapers. Some of these items are used in their therapy
sessions. The adult coloring books with colored pencils are exceptionally popular.
OUR LADY OF JOYFUL HOPE: The Felician Sisters in Kingstree continue to help those in desperate need with the
basics of food, clothing and shelter, and humbly ask for help in replenishing their pantry with food, toiletry and hygiene
items, and infant clothing. We have a substantial collection of hygiene and other items which are languishing in my living
room and we will soon be delivering them. We will continue to collect toiletry and hygiene items to help with restocking.
Therefore, at each meeting, social or gathering we will have a box available in which to put any donated items. The Felician
Sisters at the St. Anne Felician Center remain humbly thankful for our donations and support.
Respect Life!
As of December 1, over 14,614 babies have been saved!
Every 30 seconds, a baby’s life is taken by abortion.
Prayer to St. Michael the Archangel for the End of the Culture of Death:
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“Saint Michael the Archangel, defend us in battle, be our protection against the wickedness and snares of the
devil. May God rebuke him we humbly pray; and do thou, O Prince of the Heavenly host, by the power of God,
cast into hell Satan and all the evil spirits who prowl about the world seeking the ruin of souls. Amen.”
You are encouraged to research the following websites to find accurate, encouraging and genuinely informative articles
focused on respect for life in all stages:
HUMAN COALITION: We will not waver! We have a vivid hope that abortion will become unthinkable and unavailable in our lifetime.
With unwavering hope, FOR LIFE! We continue to affirm that abortion will not be ended in the Courts – It will be ended in
our Culture!
Even though Pastors play a crucial role in ending abortion, laypeople have a significant responsibility to rescue preborn
children and stop this genocide. At certain points in Church history, Pastors have been revolutionaries, as they’ve mobilized
their congregations to defeat the moral and social evils of their day. However, most Pastors today primarily view themselves
as shepherds and don’t have the space or ability to lead out. This is just one of many reasons why the layperson must step
into an active role in the fight against abortion.
We must realize that abortion is the most pressing moral priority facing us today and commit to becoming specialists
to stop abortion. So Every Child Makes Their Mark,
Brian Fisher
Co-Founder and President,
Https://www.humancoalition.org
SOUTH CAROLINA CITIZENS FOR LIFE – The first civil right is the RIGHT TO LIFE!
The Issues That Matter to Us: Alternatives to Abortion
Dear Friends of Life,
Thanks, and blessings. Annette Griebsch C: 843-708-2498
UPCOMING EVENTS
The organization, Priests for Life, has called for each Catholic to pray fervently for the closing of their local abortion facility.
A pro-Life Rosary and prayer service are conducted on the third Saturday of each month from 8-9am at the Planned
Parenthood Abortion Clinic, 1312 Ashley River Road. The next Rosary will be prayed on Saturday, December 21st.
See our state website at www.sclife.org.
Kathy Schmugge, Director
Family Life Office, Diocese of Charleston
www.sccatholic.org/family-life
[email protected] or [email protected]
803.547.5063
NATIONAL RIGHT TO LIFE
We will continue to do battle on behalf of the unborn at every turn.
You are encouraged to visit the National Right to Life website at www.nrlc.org for additional information.
Join us to help make a difference.
Carol Tobias
National Right to Life President
40 DAYS FOR LIFE:
Shawn Carney
President/CEO, 40 Days for Life
Visit us! https://40daysforlife.com/
CHARLESTON 40 DAYS FOR LIFE: TAKE A STAND FOR LIFE
May the Lord bless you,
40 Days for Life/Charleston
Call us! 843-580-6587 Write us! [email protected]
Visit us! 40daysforlife.com/charleston/
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PRAYER FOR THE MONTH OF DECEMBER
The final month of the year is upon us. As Advent gets under way, we head toward the greatest Marian feast—so great that
the Church devotes the entire month of December to what this feast honors. The Catholic Church dedicates the month of
December to The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception (December 8) observed this year on Monday, December 9th. This
is not only a celebration of the Blessed Virgin Mary but a foretaste of our own redemption. It is such an important feast that
the Church has declared the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception a Holy Day of Obligation and the Immaculate
Conception is the patronal feast of the United States.
The Blessed Virgin Mary: What Mankind Was Meant to Be: In keeping the Blessed Virgin free from the stain of sin
from the moment of her conception, God presents us with a glorious example of what mankind was meant to be. Mary is
truly the second Eve, because, like Eve, she entered the world without sin. Unlike Eve, she remained sinless throughout her
life—a life that she dedicated fully to the will of God. The Eastern Fathers of the Church referred to her as "without stain" (a
phrase that appears frequently in the Eastern liturgies and hymns to Mary); in Latin, that phrase is immaculatus:
"immaculate." In this prayer to the Virgin Mary, the Immaculate Conception, we ask for the assistance we need in order to
avoid sin. Just as we might ask our own mother for help, we turn to Mary, "Mother of God and my Mother," that she may
intercede for us.
An Invocation to Mary
“O Mary, conceived without sin, pray for us who have recourse to thee. Amen”.
Cite: Richert, Scott P. ThoughtCo. "Prayers for December." Learn Religions, Jun. 25, 2019, learnreligions.com/prayers-for-december-
542762.
PRAYER FOR OUR CITIZENS: Continue to pray for our citizens, for those misplaced due to the severe weather our
Country has been experiencing, and for an end to the continuing, seemingly escalating, senseless violence in our community
and throughout the country. Also, pray and for the safety of all members of Law Enforcement, Fire Service and Emergency
Services. Let us also pray that our national leadership will make decisions supporting religious freedom and Right to Life
with positive effects on our entire Country.
PRAYER FOR OUR RELIGIOUS: We ask for your continued prayers for SK James Baker and SK Kevin Seibert who are
progressing in their calling to the Diaconate studies program, and for our Adorno and Diocesan Seminarians and those other
young men and women progressing in their religious discernment and studies.
PRAYER FOR OUR TROOPS: Continue to keep our military servicemen and women - those who are now where many
of us once were - in your thoughts and prayers, as well as those in public safety.
“Protect them from the physical and moral dangers of military life. Keep them close to You and help them live
the Commandments. Lord Jesus, give them courage to serve their Country with honor and dignity. Be with
them when they are in danger strengthening them when they face hardships. And Lord, grant that, when their
service is finished, they may return to us sound in mind, body and soul. In particular, we remember those who
made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their fellow man and Country. Amen.”
“It is a great time to be a Catholic and always a great time to be an active Knight.” We ask all Sir Knights to keep
actively recruiting our patriotic Knights.
GOD IS GREAT - ALL THE TIME! ALL THE TIME - GOD IS GREAT!
Vivat Jesus!
SK Michael Cousino, PGK, PFN
Editor “The Knight Courier”
The Sword and The Shield
Our Sword is Prayer and the Rosary Our Shield is Good Works Informed by our Faith
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Our Knights in Action
November 2 Bell Mass for All Souls Day
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November 7 Admission Degree/Business Meeting
November 8 Decorating Veterans Victory House
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November 10 Blood Drive 10
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November 12 St. Francis Caracciolo Café
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November 14 Patriotic Rosary Veterans Victory House
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November 16 3rd Saturday Rosary
November 17 Service Sunday
November 18 Knights Deliver Thanksgiving Day Baskets
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November 21 Council Social
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Immaculate Conception Council 11991 Officers and Directors Fraternal Year 2019-2020
Officers Chaplain Reverend SK Binil Attappattu CRM 843 572-1270
Grand Knight SK John McCauley 570-686-1963 [email protected]
Deputy Grand Knight Hoap ‘Chip’ Reeves 843-824-8131 [email protected]
Chancellor SK Larry Labelle 774 230-4118 [email protected]
Financial Secretary SK Tom Risso 843-553-7581 [email protected]
Recorder SK Tom Arnold 843 873-2922 [email protected]
Treasurer SK Ed Cavadias 843 297-2079 [email protected]
Advocate SK Larry Rocco 843 822-9161 [email protected]
Warden SK Joel Laguitan 843-824-8879 [email protected]
Inside Guard SK Joe Respicio 843 327-0044 [email protected]
Outside Guard Jim Harris 843 475-7419 [email protected]
3rd Year Trustee SK Frank Strunk PGK 843 469-5063 [email protected]
2nd Year Trustee SK Jim Kelly 843 819-9190 [email protected]
1st Year Trustee Lenny Tittle PGK 843 824-2495 [email protected]
Lecturer SK Deacon Dan McNerny 843-761-0870 [email protected]
Directors & Chairmen
Program Director Hoap ‘Chip’ Reeves
Family Director Benny Samson
Bereavement Daryl Lareau
Breakfast Larry Roberts & Frank Strunk
Consecration of the Benny Samson & Frank De Asis
Holy Family
Fish Fry Ron Snyder & Howard Jackson
Keep Christ in Christmas Frank Strunk
Youth Activities Tom Arnold
Faith Luis Class-Aviles
Parish Council Frank Bautista & John Flinn
RSVP Larry Roberts
Service Sunday Mike Arcady
Spiritual Reflection Luis Class-Aviles & Deacon Jose Mayen
Community Gene Alaura
Adopt-A-Highway Chris Totolo
Blood Drive Joe O’Saben
Coats for Kids Gene Alaura
Helping Hands Gene Alaura
ICERT Gene Alaura
Pack the Van Mike Cousino
Soccer Shoot-Out Fernando De La Cruz & Luis Class-Aviles
Life Tim Kenefick
Columbus HOPE Fdn. Lenny Tittle
Novena For Life Ben Cezero
Pro Life Tim Kenefick
Special Olympics Lenny Tittle
Tootsie Roll Drives Jim Harris
Membership Larry Rocco
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Monthly Calendar
December 2019
Remember you can see our monthly calendar for many months out at our
Council Uknight web site:
http://www.kofcknights.org/councilsite/events.asp?CNO=11991
