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JANUARY 2009
J OHN E. O’B RIEN C OUNCIL 3361
WWW . KOFC 3361. ORG
Grand Knight - Rich Rezabek : Phone (360) 675-1102
NEXT REGULAR COUNCIL MEETING
Newsletter Editor - Doug Warren : [email protected]
Field Agent: Romy B. Ablao : Phone: 206-542-2176
Pennies for Heaven
Its goodbye to 2008 not such a bad
year, lots to be thankful for, and
now its on to the new year. I hope
that those of you that didn't donate
to our Pennies For Heaven program
saved a little so as to donate in
2009. A big thank you Bob & Debbie Novack for there generous donation. Happy New Year to all, and
count your blessing, and be thankful
that you live in the greatest country
in the world.
Give a great gift to a fellow Catholic
gentleman..
Ask him to join you in the Knights of
Columbus. It is a life time of experiences.
Recruit a new member today!
Del Swatosh PFH Chairman
SHOES & TUX U-HAUL
Hot off the press…. Retirees Get
5.8% COLA for 2009
The 2009 cost-of-living adjustment
(COLA) for military retired pay will
be 5.8%. This increase, which goes
into effect on December 1, 2008,
also applies to SBP annuities, Social
Security checks, and VA disability
and survivor benefits. Retirees will
see the increase in their January,
2009 checks.
Retirees who first became a member of the uniformed services on or
after Sept. 8, 1980, and retired in
2008 under the High-36 retirement
will receive a Partial COLA on a
prorated basis. This COLA is the
highest seen in over 15 years.
Any member in need of a tuxedo..
Pants (38 x 29)... Coat (40 or 42??
Long) or in need of black shoes
size 10-1/2 or 11, both "D"
width can contact Former Master
Jack Newman Jr. at 675 5189.
4th Degree Candidates are 1st
come, 1st served...
U-Haul (no charge).
RIGHT FOR LIFE MARCH
The council will again provide a
bus to the Right For Life March
being held at the Capitol Grounds
in Olympia on Tuesday, January
20th. Details for this trip are published in your Church Bulletin.
February 10 , 7:30 P.M.
Christmas Party
The annual Christmas party was
held this past December 13th and
was a huge success. I would like to
thank chairman James Wirfs and
several volunteers that made it a
enjoyable evening. Thank you to
Pete and Pat Rivera, Ramon and
Judy Cejas, Steve Boneau, Del
Swatosh for coming in on short notice to help out with cooking. Thank
you to Eric Abrea and his crew that
set up tables and to Leo Doyle,
Dale Holzboog and Bill Blake for
doing dishes. Thank You all for
volunteering your time to make this
a success.
Our Insurance Field Agent
Romy B. Ablao
19414 Aurora AVE. N.
Suite 207
Shoreline, WA 98133-3971
Phone# 206-542-2176
Cell #206-399-3515
Fax. # 206542-2176
His email address remains the
same: [email protected]
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"A government big enough to give you everything you want, is big enough
to take away everything you have." - Thomas Jefferson
IN MEMORY
Duane Tralle, PGK
HONORARY LIFE MEMBERS
4th Degree members who have attained the actual age of 70 years and who
have been members of the Fourth Degree for 25 consecutive years, and those
who have been members of the Fourlth Degree 50 years, regardless of age,
shall be designated as Honorary Life Members..... Also, priests or members of
a religious community acquire the status of HLM upon taking the First Degree of the Order.... HLM's are exempt from paying dues. The following 27
Sir Knights are those who are Honorary Life Members:
Born: Northfield, MN
March 29, 1943
Died: Sequim, WA
November 30, 2008
Santiago "Santy" Mamales
Charles Aus, PFN
John Carabba
Vincent Dragovich
Duane Kemp
Ben Manuel, PFN
Fred Starlweather
Rev. Barry Ashwell
Rev. Mark McGregor
Rev. Marc Powell
Rev. S. D. Smith
George Baloga, PFN
Paul Dieker
Andrew Hiblar
George Konetchy
Jack Newman Jr. FMFD
Edward Virsack, PFN
Rev. Ronald Belisle
Rev. Gerald Moffat
Rev. Philip Raether
Richard Bruya, PFN
Leo Doyle
John Hoffelt
Wayne Mac Farland
Rev. Jerome Kienzle
Rev. Michael O'Neil
Rev. Vu Tran
Born: Palompon, Leyte, P.I.
July 25, 1923
Died: Oak Harbor, WA
December 4, 2008
May he and all faithfully departed
Knights of Columbus rest in
peace.
Knights of Columbus Launch News
and Information Site for Catholics
Can Cold Water Clean Dishes?
This is for all the germ conscious folks that worry about using cold water to clean.
John went to visit his 90 year old grandfather in a very secluded, rural area
of Saskatchewan After spending a great evening chatting the night away, The
next morning John's grandfather prepared breakfast of bacon, eggs and toast.
However, John noticed a film like substance on his plate, and questioned his
grandfather asking, ’Are these plates clean?' His grandfather replied, 'They're
as clean as cold water can get em. Just you go ahead and finish your meal,
Sonny!’ For lunch the old man made hamburgers. Again, John was concerned
about the plates as his appeared to have tiny specks around the edge that
looked like dried egg and asked, ’Are you sure these plates are clean?' Without looking up the old man said, ’I told you before, Sonny, those dishes are as
clean as cold water can get them. Now don't you fret, I don't want to hear another word about it!' Later that afternoon, John was on his way to a nearby
town and as he was leaving, his grandfather's dog started to growl, and wouldn't let him pass. John yelled and said, 'Grandfather, your dog won't let me get
to my car'. Without diverting his attention from the football game he was
watching on TV, the old man shouted. 'Coldwater, go lay down now, yah hear
me!'
The Knights of Columbus has
launched a brand-new Internetbased news and information service
for Catholics everywhere –
Headline Bistro. The new Web site
provides a quick digest of daily
news of interest to Catholics.
Whether it relates to world affairs,
politics or news specifically about
the Catholic Church, you'll find
links to the original sources here.
You'll also find video clips, detailed
state-by-state information about
voting and public policy, and recommended books. The Web address
is headlinebistro.com
Whidbey - Fidalgo Assembly
Fourth Degree News
Rusty Waters FN
4TH DEGREE DUES
4th Degree Membership Dues Billing for 2009 will be mailed mid
December. Along with this mailing there will be an information letter concerning the Exemplification we are hosting February
21st.... the Dinner Reservation Form will be included.... Chief Petty
Officers Club - Roast Loin of Pork... $19.50 per person. Members
who do not pay dues, Disabled and Honorary Life Members... will
receive a copy of the exemplification Information letter. "Two individual checks PLEASE. One for dues of $20.00 and another, if attending the Exemplification Banquet for $19.50 per plate".
4TH DEGREE MEMBERSHIP CHANGE
The Laws and Rules Governing the Fourth Degree of the Knights of Columbus booklet, a copy of which every Sir Knight received when exemplified into the 4th Degree, was amended on February 2, 2008. The amendment was the change of the time requirement for a third degree knight to be
eligible to receive his fourth degree. This means that waivers will no longer
be required to waive the previous requirement time of twelve months. Special Circumstances Waivers will remain in effect for one of the three Special Circumstances: Military, Clergy and Illness. These Special Circumstances Waivers will still be submitted to the Vice Supreme Master, via the
District Master, who will forward them to the Supreme Master for approval.... Note: An applicant which falls within one of the three Special
Circumstances Waivers must have their application in the hands of the
Council Financial Secretary, Dave Morgan, who in turn will forward to the
Assembly Comptroller, Jack Newman Jr., no later than Jan 1st. The exemplification fee would not be required until waiver is approved..
The amendment to the Laws and Rules Governing the Fourth Degree of the
Knights of Columbus is cited below.
ARTICLE IX
MEMBERSHIP
Section 25. Eligibility for Membership
(c) A Third Degree member in good standing in his council and who was
initiated in the Admission (First) Degree at least 6 months prior to his initiation in the Fourth Degree.
NEW SUPREME MASTER
Members of the Supreme Board of Directors were received in an audience at the Vatican on Friday, October 3rd by Pope Benedict
XVI. At the Board of Directors meeting held in the Vatican, Sir
Knight Lawrence Costanzo was elected as the Supreme Master of the
Fourth Degree. He was the Supreme Warden and was State Deputy
of Arizona 1999-2001.
DID YOU KNOW
A Fourth Degree Knight is a member of
a group of men dedicated to promoting
patriotism, illuminated by their Catholic
faith. It is an honor to wear the regalia
and participate in color corps and honor
guards at special events... the honor to
serve at the wakes and funerals of fellow
Brother Knights as a special way of paying homage to deceased members and
members wives... the opportunity to
share in patriotic programs... and most of
all, you will be a member of he Order's
"patriotic arm" and its most visible embodiment.. It is a position of prestige and
something for which all Knights should
strive. Ideally, every 3rd Degree Knight
should become a Fourth Degree Knight...
Go For The Fourth... Next 4th Degree
Exemplification will be held February
21, 2009 in Oak Harbor.
EXEMPLIFICATION HELPERS
It is recognized that January 20th is an
eventful day.. the Right For Life
March... Presidential Inauguration and
the 4th Degree Meeting which will be
one of the more important meetings of
the year. Mainly to discuss and obtain
volunteers for the various assignments
required for the exemplification being
held February 21st. There are "jobs" for
about 19 members, which will be discussed at the regular meeting on January
20th.
SNOW MEETING
For those Sir Knights who were unable
to attend the snow meeting of December
16th... don't fret. You didn't miss a
thing. There was no quorum... 5 members gathered outside the hall....no meeting... ALL Sir Knights are encouraged to
make a "special effort" to attend the
meeting for January. Someone in attendance will be the lucky winner for 2010
dues.
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SCHED ULE O F EVEN TS
January 2009
SUN
MON
4
Bingo 6:00 pm
5
11
Bingo 6:00 pm
12
TUE
WED
6
Club Meeting
7
13
Council Mtg
14
THU
FRI
SAT
1
2
3
8
9
10
15
16
Bingo every Sunday. Volunteers
needed each week.
Contact Rich
Mueller
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Club meeting 6th,
7:30 pm
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Council meeting
13th, 7:30 pm
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Fourth degree 20th,
7:30 pm
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18
Bingo 6:00 pm
19
20
Fourth
Degree
21
22
23
24
25
Bingo 6:00 pm
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27
28
29
30
31
GRAND
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KNIGHTS WISDOM
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
RICH REZABEK
A VERY MERRY CHRISTMAS AND PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR
I wish every one and their families the Blessings of the Baby Jesus as
we celebrate his birth. May the Lord watch over you and your families
throughout the New Year.
As we start a new year and welcome a new leader, May God grant the
new administration the wisdom to bring us back to the Nation we can
be.
03 Earl Davis
21 Father Raether
09 Manny Rojas jr
26 Steve Dernbach
14 Rey Aldana
26 Joe Meehan
15 Al Boissonneault
28 John Goodwin
16 Udo Poos
28 David Fisher
18 Rod Woods
28 Patrick Manual
19 Pete Rivera PGK
29 Azul Amor
21 Eduardo Cruz
30 Mike Schlosser
May you all enjoy peace, prosperity and good health throughout the
year and always.
As Tiny Tim said, GOD BLESS US EVERY ONE.
Rich Rezabek, Grand Knight
21 Ralph Futch
December 2008
Knight of the Month: James Wirfs
Family of the Month : Pete and Pat Rivera