KofC2014_07Newsletter - Knights of Columbus, Annunciation

“Knightly News”- Annunciation Council 12761
Grand Knight
Carmine Bravo
Annunciation Council 12761
St Patrick Assembly 2883
As we begin the Annunciation Council, 12761 Knight Year 2014-2015, let us remember
why we became members of the Knights of Columbus. I am certain that you, as was I, were
impressed with the founding principles of charity, unity and fraternity as established by Father
Michael J. McGivney over 132 years ago. We are a vital part of an Order has gown has grown
from several members in one council to more than 14,000 councils and 1.8 million members
throughout the world. The Order is still true to the mission of our founder which was and is to
render financial aid to members and their families along with mutual aid and assistance that is
offered to sick, disabled and needy members and families.
We continue to promote social and intellectual fellowship among our members and their families through educational,
charitable, religious, social welfare, and outreach to the community. It is up to each of us to do our part. Some have
more time available to them than do others. No one is judged by the amount of energy or resources contributed. Remember the widow’s mite as each of us is asked to participate with time, talent and treasure as he is able.
Also remember, our first principle of charity. Throughout the year we will have many projects. Some projects are designed to raise money, for the many beneficiaries that count on our generosity which assists them in their time of
need. A few of these projects are the golf tournament, the Bowl for Charity, our manning the concession stand at the
Amway and our newest fund raiser, The Knights of Columbus on-line traffic school which will be unveiled at the July
meeting. Some projects are designed to lend a helping hand, such as manning the booths at the Fall Festival or collecting and dispersing food for the Church’s Pantry or the Seminole Sharing Center and others to many to list here.
Our quarterly Communion breakfasts bring us together to share in the sacrament of the Mass and the Eucharist as
well as serving as an opportunity to be educated by a noted speaker with a timely message. Of course we break bread
and socialize. Lk 24:31
Our business meetings keep us all abreast of our projects, committee reports and very importantly give us the opportunity to be transparent in regards to our business and financial records. Additionally there are periodic social meetings just to kick back and enjoy each other’s company. I propose that at our monthly social meetings we have a member of the month. That member will share information about his life his family, business, present or past. This presentation of who they are which will give us an opportunity to learn more about each other.
The Council will continue to sponsor First degree exemplifications. As we have in the past we will accompany our
members as they experience their advance degrees. Attending the degrees not only shows support to our new members but reorients each of us to the purpose of our faithful participation in this Fraternal Order. Whatever your ability
to contribute, old and new members alike, be it time, talent or treasure, we welcome and encourage you to be play an
active role with Annunciation Knights of Columbus Council, 12761. This will help us continue to serve and be vital
and meaningful example of the Great Commission, MT 28:19.
God Bless and Vivat Jesus, Grand Knight: Carmine M. Bravo
July 2014
“Knightly
News”Annunciation
Council
12761
Annunciation
Council
12761 - Officers
/ Committees
Council 12761 Officers
Council 12761 Directors
Grand Knight:
Carmine Bravo
Dep Grand Knight: Jim Telesz
Chancellor:
Phil Henderson
Recorder:
Jack Mackin
Advocate:
Tim Donihi
Warden:
Guadalupe Escamilla
Inside Guard:
Ralph Ameduri
Outside Guard:
Tim Tiralosi
Trustee 1 Year:
Jack Cash
Trustee 2 Year:
Joe Disalvo
Trustee 3 Year:
Ray Bowser
Treasurer:
Kim Juarez
Financial Secretary: Neal Walker
Program Director:
Gary Godard
Church Director:
John Woods
Membership Director: Bob Nettles
Community Director: Jack Luiz
Council Director: Ross Arbelious
Youth Director:
Mike Duffy
Family Director:
Joe DiSalvo
Prolife Director:
Paul Guyet
Vocations Chairman: Larry Hackett
Meetings 1st and 3rd Mondays
7:00 PM
St. Gabriel Ctr. / Rms. 4 & 5
Annunciation Catholic Church
1020 Montgomery Road
Altamonte Springs, FL.32714
CHARITY, UNITY,
FRATERNITY
& PATRIOTISM
Council 12761 Chairmen 2014 - 2015
Admissions
Adult Spirituality
Athletics
Basketball Free Throw
Blood Drive
Bowl for Charity
Ch. 2 Basketball Game
Christ in Christmas
Christmas Party
Columbia Squires
Communications
Communion Breakfast
Education Scholarship
Evangelization Committee
Fall Festival
Family of the Month - Year
Father McGivney Committee
Golf Tournament
Health Services
Human Needs
Knight of the Month - Year
Mentally Challenged
Public Relations
Recreation/Picnic
Recruitment
Religious Devotion Committee
Retention
Soccer Challenge
Vocations
Youth Groups
R. Gesell, B. Nettles, J. Telesz P. Henderson, K. Juarez
Carl Fairley
Mike Duffy
John Scala
Chuck Coakley
Gary Godard - John Lampe
John Scala
Ed Cote - Shawn Jiles
Rich Gesell - Jeff Davis
Mark Chmielarski
Bob Nettles
Jeff Davis - Phil Henderson
John Lampe
Pat Altamura
John Scala - Carmine Bravo - Phil Henderson
Jim Telesz
Attilio DiMarco
John Scala - Dan McPherson
Dr. Tim Tiralosi
Jack Luiz
Carmine Bravo
Rich Gesell - Ken Kiesel
Jeff Davis - Phil Henderson
Mike Duffy
Rich Gesell - Bob Nettles - Jim Telesz
Terry Buckwalter
Rich Gesell - Bob Nettles
Mike Duffy - Gary Godard
Larry Hackett
Mike Duffy - Mark Chmielarski
Program
Membership
Church
Youth
Youth
Community
Youth
Youth
Church
Council
Church
Church
Council
Youth
Church
Council
Family
Council
Community
Family
Family
Grand Knight
Council
Council
Family
Membership
Church
Church
Youth
Church
Youth
Chaplain’s
Corner
July 2014
Dear Knights and Ladies,
As we come together as a nation to celebrate American Independence Day, we give praise
and thanks to God. Our freedom was purchased at a great price, as courageous men and women
pledged their lives, their fortunes, and their sacred honor. History records that most of the signers
of the Declaration of Independence lost their lives and their fortunes, but not their honor.
Perhaps it is time to renew our own sense of committed service as Catholic Americans. As
Knights and Ladies, we are beacons of hope to many in the community who are less fortunate that
ourselves. Our generosity with our time, talents, and treasure, in so many service projects, makes a
difference.
Our God expects the best that we have to give, and the best gift of all is the Faith that we
model for others. Freedom and Liberty are God's gifts. The former represents potential for doing
God's work. The latter is a grace that causes us to desire "the good" and pursue it.
Our Lord Jesus Christ offered His life, His liberty, and His sacred honor for us on the cross.
He set a standard of self-giving that has never been matched. As we enjoy our freedoms, and commemorate the sacrifices that made them possible, we give thanks for the ultimate sacrifice that
made our lives purposeful. The old Baltimore Catechism reminds us that we were made in God's
image for three purposes: to know, to love, and to serve Him, such that we might be happy with
Him in heaven for all eternity.
As practical Catholics, we must pray for our nation, and for the faith conversion of those
who live contrary to the Gospel. We must pray for a new birth of Liberty, such that our people will
desire and pursue the "Good" and safeguard the rights of the helpless.
This year we are again praying for the defense of religious liberty and freedom of conscience, and
our parish will have a holy hour, with adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, prior to the 12:15 daily
mass on July 4th.
Your priests continue to advocate you before God in our masses and prayers. On behalf of all our
parish priests, we thank you for remembrance in your prayers. Know that together we are making
a difference.
Sincerely In Christ,
Father Steve Baumann, Chaplain
Field Agent Report
July 2014
Gentlemen,
LTC Is an Important Piece of the Puzzle There are many financial consultants and retirement authorities who emphasize the need for a longterm care (LTC) product for estate preservation and family protection.
While many commercial life insurance companies have gotten out of the
long-term care business, the Knights of Columbus considers LTC a very
important piece of the family protection puzzle. The Order has been actively offering our members this product for nearly 15 years without a premium increase on current policyholders. Members who wisely purchased an
LTC plan from the Knights in 2000 are still paying the same premiums today. Even better, our LTC coverage is backed by the full strength of the Order, which remains rooted in our strong Catholic values. Talk about stability when it counts. If we have not spoken about your need for LTC coverage in your family portfolio, please take some time out of your schedule to
meet with me. Remember, long-term care policies are underwritten based
on your health, and you most likely will never be any healthier than you
are today.
Shawn D. Williams
407-927-8537
[email protected]
Pro-Life Views
Paul and Mary Guyet
Pro-Life Couple
Council 12761
July 2014
(407) 422-0704 X 105
Fax: (407) 422-0705
Cell: (407) 925-7608
Planned Parenthood Tries to Invade Kissimmee
There appears to be a “disconnect” in Kissimmee. The mayor and a few other officials want
Planned Parenthood in Kissimmee but most Kissimmee residents don’t want the agent of death
in their town. After meetings with the town council the mayor and his cohorts decided to ignore the provision in the town’s zoning ordinance which does not permit surgical proceedings
to be done in the area where the building in question is located. They waived that requirement
and decided to let Planned Parenthood to do abortions at this site. That’s the bad news.
The good news is that Planned Parenthood has not opened this facility even after a grand opening ceremony on May 14 when Alan Grayson was on hand to help open the facility. Over 200
people from all walks of life, nationalities, colors, ages and occupations showed up at this ceremony to protest what was being done: i.e. open an abortion facility. These local residents
marched through the parking lot singing “Amazing Grace”. Prior to this seventy doctors, led
by Dr. John Littell, had already bought an ad in the local paper protesting the change in zoning.
There may still be a legal challenge that may stop what has taken place here. According to reliable sources the owners of the building in question had a covenant in the owning documents
which prohibits the building being used for abortions. How this will play out and how long it
will take, no one knows but right now the momentum is with the people of Kissimmee not with
the Mayor and his cohorts. Right now the building is not being used.
Some other news about Planned Parenthood. Last year it received $540 million of our tax payer dollars and generated $1.2 billion of income. It also surgically aborted 327,166 babies. Incredible that our government takes our money to fund abortions!!
There is some good news. Planned Parenthood closed 48 locations while opening 13 in 2013
which marked eight straight years of decline. It now reports that it has 695 facilities. According to its website it operates 23 facilities in Florida. Let not Kissimmee become the
24th facility.
Vivat Jesus,
Paul and Mary Guyet
Pro-Life Couple
Council #12761
From the Treasurer’s Desk
July 2014
Treasurer - Kim Juarez
For 2014
the Knights of Columbus Annunciation Council 12761,
has donated $7,838.00 in cash and volunteered over 3,966
hours of labor.
Since 2006 we have donated over $107,394.00 in cash.
Since 2010 we have volunteered almost 33,915 in labor
hours.
The August Meeting Attendance Pot Contains $60.00
The council a few months ago in an effort to encourage member attendance at its monthly business meetings puts $10.00 into a pot at each business meeting to promote attendance at our
meetings. At each business meeting, a drawing is made with the names of all members to determine the winner of the pot. If the winner is not present, an additional $10.00 is added to the pot
for the next meeting. The winner of the July drawing was not present at the meeting so the pot
rolled over to the August meeting.
You could be the next winner!
But, you need to be present to win the pot!
Hope to see you at our August 4th. business meeting
Knights of Columbus
St Patrick Assembly 2883 Officers
Sir Knights,
The 2014/2015 Installation of Officers of St. Patrick
Assembly #2883 is scheduled for Friday, July 11,
2014, 5:00 PM, at Annunciation Church. Faithful Friar, Father Stephen Baumann and Worthy Master
James Schonefeld will be installing the new officers.
Sir Knights, show your support by attending
your Assembly Installation of Officers; please wear
Tux and Baldric.
After the Installation of officers, dinner will be
served at the Annunciation St. Gabriel Life Center. The Dinner will consist of Roast Pork, Roasted
Potatoes, Chicken, a Vegetable, Sheet Cake and Beverages. Monica, who creates wonderful delicacies is
catering the dinner.
Please RSVP: $25.00 per person. Contact Phil Henderson, 617-571-7815 or Joe DiSalvo, 407-829-2030.
Faithful Navigator
Faithful Captain
Faithful Comptroller
Faithful Purser
Faithful Admiral
Faithful Pilot
Faithful Scribe
Faithful Inner Sentinel
Faithful Outer Sentinel
Faithful 1st Year Trustee
Faithful 2nd Year Trustee
Faithful 3rd Year Trustee
Faithful Friar
Frank Zeleznik
Ralph Falconi
Luke Williams
George Kilbride
Joe DiSalvo
Phil Henderson
Chuck Ness
Lawrence Marquis
Albert Christian
Carmine Bravo
Ross Arbelius
Carl Fairley
Father Stephen
God Bless,
Vivat Jesus
Joe DiSalvo, FN, PGK, FDD
St Patrick Assembly #2883
Joint Assembly Color
Membership Page
Membership Director’s Report
Father McGivney Award - Our Council’s Father McGivney Award membership quota for the 2013-14 fraternal
year was a net increase of 17 members. As of the end of June 2014 we experienced a net gain of 9 members, (which
was the result of 14 new members and 5 losses). We did not achieve our quota for the Father McGivney Award
Founders Award – Our Founders Award Insurance quota was a net increase of 6 insurance members. As of the end
of June 2014 our council met our quota with a net gain of 6 insured members (which is the result of 7 additions and 1
deduction). Congratulations to our Field Agent, Shawn Williams, on helping our council earn the Founders Award.
Recruitment Status:
The council had 5 new members take their 1st Degree in June – Patrick Abbott, Steve Ossenheimer, Greg Johnson,
Bob Hoogland, and Lionel Dore. (Two of them were not reported to Supreme by the end of the month.).
The Council had four members take their 3rd Deg. in June – Jack Mackin, John Linde, Jim Zimmerman, Kim Juarez.
Council approved two transfers in in June - Jason Danaher on 6-2-14, and Robert Browning on June 16th.
We have 7 prospects at various stages of becoming candidates
The Council has 3 Candidates waiting to take their 1st. Degree
Prospect
Proposer/ Source
Earl Christian
Charlie Marin
Joe McKenna
Bruce McMenemy
Tim Moon
Larry Powers
Larry Stempkowski
Ross Arbelius
Blitz
Bob Nettles
Carmine Bravo
Dennis Franko
Blitz
Dennis Franko
Candidate
Larry Bornacelli
Allen Schnur
Daniel Vastola
Proposer
Jeff Davis
Attilio DiMarco
Jack Luiz
Next step
1st Degree
1st Degree
1st Degree
We have one former member wanting to transfer to our council:
Brother Knight
Source
Adam Segal
Blitz
Degree Exemplifications Scheduled For July:
July 9 (1st. Degree) – Monsignor Bishop Council 2112, 5757 Comelia Ave, Orlando, sign in 7:30 PM, start 8:00 PM
July 21 ( 1st Degree ) – Annunciation Council 12761, 1020 Montgomery Rd. Altamonte Springs sign in 6:30 PM, start 7:00 PM
MEMBERSHIP DUES
If you haven’t paid your dues yet and intend to pay or need any assistance in the paying
of your dues, please contact me as soon as possible.
We are here to help in any way possible to keep you part of this Great Organization.
Carmine Bravo/Grand Knight
Bob Nettles. Membership Director, Past Grand Knight, Past Faithful Navigator
Announcements
In June 27, 2014 the Annunciation Council 12761 installed its Officers and Directors in a ceremony followed by an exquisite dinner with Knights and families in the St. Gabriel Family Life
Center at the Catholic Church of the Annunciation in Altamonte Springs Florida. the officers
installed were as follows; Carmine M. Bravo, Grand Knight, Jim Telesz, Deputy Grand
Knight, Phil Henderson, Chancellor, Jack Mackin, recorder, Neal Walker, Financial Secretary,
Kim Juarez, Treasurer, Time Donihi, Advocate, Jeff Davis, Lecturer, Ralph Ameduri and Dr.
Tim Tiralosi, inside and outside Guards, Joe DiSalvo, Ray Bowser and Jack Cash Trustees.
Rounding out the corps was the Rev. Stephen Baumann as Chaplin. Rev. Bill Gohring filled in
for Fr. Stephen in his absence. The spirit was present and all committed themselves to the
Lord’s work as Catholic Christian Gentlemen.
July 2014 Activities
Mon July 7
Mon July 14
Mon July 21
Thurs July 31
Council 12761 - Business Meeting - Saint Gabriel Center Rooms 9 & 10 - 7 PM
St. Patrick Assembly 2883 - 4th Deg Monthly Bus. Mtg - St Gabriel Center Rms 9 & 10 - 7:30 PM
Council 12761 – 1st Degree Exemplification - Saint Gabriel Center Rooms 9 & 10 - 7:00 PM
Council 12761 - Officer's Meeting - 7 PM - Saint Gabriel Center - Meeting Room A
August 2014 Activities
Mon Aug. 4
Mon Aug. 11
Council 12761 - Business Meeting - Saint Gabriel Center Rooms 9 & 10 - 7 PM
St. Patrick Assembly 2883 - 4th Deg Monthly Bus Mtg - St Gabriel Center Rms 9 & 10 - 7:30 PM
Mon Aug. 18
Council 12761 - Social Night/Family Night - Saint Gabriel Center Rooms 9 & 10 - 7:00 PM
Thurs Aug. 28 Council 12761 - Officer's Meeting - 7 PM - Saint Gabriel Center - Meeting Room A
September 2014 Activities
Tues Sept. 2
Mon Sept. 8
Mon Sept. 15
Thurs Sept. 25
Council 12761 - Business Meeting – Saint Gabriel Center Rooms 9 & 10 - 7 PM
St. Patrick Assembly 2883 - 4th Deg Monthly Bus Mtg – St Gabriel Center Rms 4 & 5 – 7:30 PM
Council 12761 – Social Night - Saint Gabriel Center Rooms 9 & 10 - 7 PM
Council 12761 - Officer's Meeting - 7 PM - Saint Gabriel Center - Meeting Room A
July Prayers & Messages
FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
Dear Jesus, Divine Physician and Healer of the sick, we turn to you in this time of illness. O dearest comforter of
the troubled, alleviate our worry and sorrow with your gentle love, and grant us the grace and strength to accept
this burden. Dear God, we place our worries in your hands. We place our sick under your care and humbly ask that
you restore your servants to health again. Above all, grant us the grace to acknowledge your will and know that
whatever you do, you do for the love of us. Amen.
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Sir Knight Dennis Franko is chairman of the council’s Fraternalism Committee. This
committee among other things writes and sends out Knights of Columbus "Get Well"
cards, or "Sympathy" cards, to Brothers and Families, who are going through the healing process of a physical or emotional ailment, or the loss of a loved one, and is in need
of our thoughts and prayerful support.
Dennis always adds a short personal, handwritten note and signs the card from ‘The
Knights of Annunciation Council’. He uses his return address so that he is alerted if it
can't be delivered, but he never signs the card personally or shows any indication of
whom sent it. That way the card will always be recognized as from all of us.
If you would like Dennis to send out a card, please notify him via
email: [email protected] or by phone: 407-884-0482.
If you change your telephone #, mailing address or e-mail, PLEASE notify the Financial Secretary-Neal Walker
at the return address on this newsletter or via e-mail at [email protected]
If there is anything you want in the Newsletter, Please contact the editor:
Jim Telesz/407 619-2774/[email protected]
If you want your card advertised. Please pay Pedro $25.00 (Last month for cards without payment)
Photos
Paul Guyet—Life Fund
Kim Juarez—Knight of the Month
Larry Hackett—Past Recorder
Saint Patrick Assembly 2883 Officers
Golf Tournament
Golf Tournament
Golf Tournament
Golf Tournament
Golf Tournament
Golf Tournament
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Golf Tournament
Golf Tournament
Golf Tournament
Upcoming Event
Contact Jim Telesz @ [email protected] by September 1st to order your tickets.
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