The Navigator’s LogKnights of Columbus Fourth Degree Robert O. Hickman Assembly 1883 Date Nov 2019

Assembly Officers Faithful Navigator James Grichar Faithful Friar Fr. Michael J. Dobbins, V.F. Faithful Captain William Watson Faithful Admiral Roger Trouesdale Faithful Pilot Jonathan Partin Faithful Scribe William Melvin Faithful Comptroller Randall Thompson Faithful Purser James Shero Faithful Inner Sentinel Steve Cantu Faithful Outer Sentinel Todd White Faithful Trustees 1 Year - Jerry Clark 2 Years - George Darnell 3 Years - Cabell Angle

Next Assembly Meeting: Nov 14, 2019 7:30 pm

Deacon Ed Council Hall Winchester, VA

In Case of Death or Illness

Please Contact James Grichar 540-459-9216 Cell: 540-247-4642 Email: FN1883@vakofc.org

Navigator’s Message

Sir Knights,

First, let me apologize for being late with the Navigator’s log - I just forgot to do it on time.

Since we had to cancel the October meeting due to the death of SK Charles Clevenger [SK’s Cabell Angle, Steve Cantu, Jerry Clark, Roger Trouesdale, and I participated in either the wake or funeral Mass], we will have a lot of things to deal with regarding getting staffing commitments for our two main fund raisers, the Super Bowl Sunday sub sandwich sale - the game is scheduled for February 2 - and the April spaghetti dinner.

On Saturday, November 2, SK’s Will Watson, George Darnell, Marc Guevremont, and I attended the 4th degree exemplification held at All Saints Church in Manassas. We have a new Sir Knight, Michael Murrow, in our ranks. Congratulations to SK Mike! There is a group picture on the next page.

The ceremony was beautiful and involved lots of preparation by the Virginia District Master Steve Raschke and other State and local Knights. It lasted from about 11:15 am until 2 pm. There was a choir that sang a number of patriotic songs, leading the SK’s in attendance. Monsignor SK John Creegan as the Assoc. State Chaplain led us in several prayers. State Chaplain & Bishop Emeritus Paul Loverde was in attendance and received a tremendous round of applause from the SK’s.

Supreme has announced a new supplier for the official uniform, with a $50 price cut from before. It is made in the USA. Sales will resume in a few weeks.

Dates to Remember

Monday, Nov. 11- Veterans’ Day

Thursday, Nov. 28 - Thanksgiving

Navigator’s Message Continued

Many of the SK’s in attendance at the exemplification wore black suits, social baldric over a conservative necktie, official lapel pin (PG-113). Please remember that the above is all one needs to serve in the Color Corps. Our Commander, SK Jerry Clark, has devised a way of integrating these SK’s with those wearing the official uniform. So please consider joining the Colors Corps.

VJ,

Jim

Archdiocese for Military Services U.S.A. (AMS)

Currently 285 Catholic military chaplains provide pastoral care to over 1.5 million Catholics on ships, in combat, on bases and in 153 VA hospitals, but more are needed. The AMS Seminarian program identifies vocations and is now educating 30 men for the priesthood and subsequent military chaplaincy. The AMS has no parishes from which to obtain financial support and relies solely on donations. For more information and to donate, go to the AMS web site at www.milarch.org/ .

Happy Birthday

SK Randy Henderson - Nov. 10, 1948 SK Michael Janow - Nov. 25, 1958 SK Glenn McDonald - Nov. 20, 1935 SK George Morell - Nov. 15, 1929 SK Robert Ronca - Nov. 21, 1953 SK Fr. Robert Ruskamp - Nov. 9, 1954 SK James Shero - Nov. 3, 1959 SK William Watson - Nov. 21, 1950

Happy Anniversary

SK Steve Cantu and wife Nectar - Nov. 18, 1978

Please provide your wife’s name and the month, day, and year you were married so we can list it and celebrate it with our prayers.

Remember, the Color Corps needs you - new uniform available - contact WFN Jim for details. Assembly web site - www.kofcknights.org/Assembly.asp?A=1883

+ Sir Knight’s Necrology+

May the Souls of the Faithful Departed Through the Mercy of God Rest in Peace, Amen

SK Jerry Bova - 5 Sep. 1932 - 30 Apr. 2016 SK Jerry Balda - 6 June 1939 - 1 June 2016 SK Bart Tizio - 27 Aug. 1924 - 6 Dec. 2016 SK Mike Weber - 2 Aug. 1964 - 20 Jul. 2017 SK James Guy - 4 Aug. 1939 - 25 Jul. 2017 SK Edward Nauer - 2 June 1943 - 6 Nov. 2018 SK Vincent Guiliano - June 17, 1922 - Feb. 6, 2019 SK Richard Hart - Dec. 9, 1940 - Feb. 18, 2019 SK Mark Labadie - Dec. 7, 1942 - Feb. 22, 2019 SK Charles Clevenger - Nov. 26, 1920 - Sep. 30, 2019

New SK Mike Murrow center front, 1883 SK’s - left to right - George Darnell, Jim Grichar, Will Watson, and Marc Guevremont. Another new brother Knight at the left.