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Knights of Columbus
Astoria
Council #of1307
William J. Leahy Council # 1307
Grand Knight
Marty Dursse
Chaplain
Rev. John Tran
Deputy Grand
Knight
Ray Prom
Chancellor
Ed Chase
Advocate
Jerry Lencioni
Treasurer
John Wilson
Financial Sec.
Ed Betts
Recorder
Kevin Leahy
Warden
Gale Scobie
Inside Guard
Linus Seger
Outside Guard
Royce Kenoyer
1 Yr. Trustee
Less Ryder
2 Yr. Trustee
Kevin Leahy
3 Yr. Trustee
Ed Chase
Program Director
Gale Scobie
Church Director
Ray Prom
March/April 2006
Issue 26 2006
May/June May/June
2006
Fall 2013
Charles Turina Squires Circle 4669
Receives Orderwide Recognition
Archbishop Alexander Sample
congratulated Columbian Squires
from Astoria, Oregon following a
Mass in Seaside on September 9th.
Squire officers from Charles Turina
Circle 4669 met with the Archbishop,
who congratulated the young men for
recognition of their achievement from
Knights of Columbus Supreme Council. The Astoria Squires circle had
also been awarded the Corps d’Elite
and the Brother Barnabas awards the
previous week.
The Corps d’Elite award is the
Squires version of the Knights’ Star
Council Award. Astoria Squires attained 400% of their membership
goal, along with 4 activities each in
the 4 categories of Squires programs
Council Director
Don Boehm
Community Dir.
John Wilson
Family Director
Ed Chase
Youth Director
Mark Gagnon
These programs include: Knights
and Squires, Church, Community
and Country, Home and Family.
The Brother Barnabas Award is
given each year to only 25 circles
worldwide, in recognition of a single
outstanding project conducted by
those circles. Astoria Squires were
heralded for a Christmas tree sales
project. The Squires, along with their
counselors and helping fathers and
Knights, cut down donated trees and
set up a spot for Christmas tree
sales. Monies from those sales
were used to place an order of winter coats from the Knights of Columbus “Coats for Kids” program. These
coats were then delivered by the
Squires to 3 local Clatsop county
schools, for distribution to needy students.
This is the first time an Oregon
Squires Circle has garnered either
one of those awards.
Editor’s note: An enormous amount of
credit has to go to our Chief Counselor,
Ray Prom, for his dedication and belief in
our young men and his unending support
of their program.
Pro Life Dir.
Marty Dursse
Membership Dir.
Ed Betts
See a related story on page 4
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FROM THE STATE DEPUTY
I would like to pass on to you some of the events that happened during the Supreme convention
in August.
I have some facts, as put forth during the Supreme Knight’s State of the Order speech, that might
be of interest to you. During the last fraternal year, total charitable giving by the Knights worldwide totaled $167,649,210 and the total hours donated by Knights worldwide were 70,113,207.
Checking with the independent sector, the value each hour is $22.14. So, that means the time donated by the Knights last year was worth $1,552,306,402.98 (yes, 1-1/2 billion dollars). Over the
past decade the contributions to charity by the Knights worldwide totaled more than 673 million
hours for a total worth that would be approximately $13,348,436,513.
In the weeks to come we will be receiving two Icons titled “The Immaculate Conception”. These
are beautifully framed Icons that will be making their way around the state. I do encourage all
Councils to take advantage of these precious works and to hold some appropriate recognition
services. When you receive information as to when you will be given access to them, talk to your
Priest to set the event up ahead of time and advertise what is going to happen. Larry Mullaly and
Jesse Villareal were the co-coordinators of this event.
The Silver Rose Pilgrimage has had a successful trip around the Eastern side of our state. Starting with transfer ceremonies in Kennewick, WA to Hermiston OR, Council #3999 and ending at Sacred Heart Church in Klamath Falls, OR, hosted by Council #2255. A total of over 1000 parishioners were able to take part in this beautiful ceremony. Well done brothers. 11 of 12 Councils participated.
Once again this coming up this year, we will be looking at membership drives in all councils. We
remind every Knight that it is very important to bring new members into the Order. We have so
much to offer the men of our faith, through unity of purpose and fraternity. For a young man starting out in life, a fantastic opportunity to acquire an affordable insurance policy for himself and
his family is readily available. Did you know that the Knights of Columbus offer a policy that even
covers the unborn child after 8 weeks? I don't know of any other company that offers anything
like it. Consult your
insurance General Agent Gabe Kennedy or your insurance field agent for
more precise facts about our insurance program.
Brothers let us continue to grow our Order in Oregon so we can do more great things for the less
fortunate of our brothers and sisters.
Vivat Jesus,
David Denton
State Deputy
see additional story on page 5
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An Introduction to our new Pastor and Knights of Columbus
Chaplain for the William J. Leahy Council #1307
St. Mary, Star of the Sea Catholic Church and St. Francis de Sales
Mission welcomes Father John Hung Tran as our new Pastor beginning July 1st. Fr. John was born in Vietnam in 1975 and came
to the United States as a refugee. He lived in Washington, D.C.,
and later move to New Orleans, LA to live with his sister and her
family. After high school, he went to St. Joseph Seminary College and received a B.A. and during the formation years in his religious order (Domus
Dei), he did missionary work with immigrant groups in Switzerland, England, France,
and Italy. He completed his theological studies at Notre Dame Seminary in New Orleans and was ordained a priest on June 2, 2007.
After ordination, he ministered to parishes in Switzerland, Pensacola, FL, and Biloxi,
MS. His next assignment brought him to the northwest on a flight to Portland, Oregon to become a parochial vicar at St. James parish in McMinnville. After 4 grateful
years at St. James, Fr. John was assigned to Astoria. He looks forward to getting acquainted with his new parish family and what the north coast has to offer in food,
friendship, activities and history.
Brother Ray Prom used our circle of squires to show the state council what a Squires Circle
can do to help recruit Knights within the parish. This was published in the State Newsletter
for distribution throughout the state.
What can a Squire Circle
do for your Council?
In Astoria, we ask all of our Squires to be involved in parish ministry. The 3rd Sunday of the month, at the 10:30 a.m. Mass, Squires have adopted that Sunday as their own. On the 3rd
Sunday in August, the two ushers were a current Squire and a past Chief Squire. Two of the servers
were current Squires and the third altar Server will join us after he turns 10. The lector was the grandfather of the current Chief Squire. Two of the extraordinary Eucharistic Ministers were Squire Counselors
and another was the mother of a Squire. The family bringing up the gifts was the family of a Squire.
Squires can be a shining example of the Knights of Columbus as a family organization.
Isn ’ t it time for your council to consider sponsoring a Squires Circle?
VIVAT JESUS
Ray Prom
( O regon State ) Columibian Squires Chairman
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ITS AMAZING WHAT A CRACK IN THE
WALL CAN BRING ABOUT
Over the years the wall in front of church cracked and started to
buckle. As it got worse it was obvious
that something had to be done. Father
Ken contracted Ray Prom and his
company to rebuild the wall. Here are
some pictures that show most of what
was involved. However, it does not
show the near disaster for Ray and a
couple of his workers who were trying
to prepare the wall for demolition and replacement. It seems the
wall had a mind of its own, and a large section of it came down
early, even while the men were working around it. Luckily no one was injured.
They did a beautiful job. It really looks nice, and is much safer, and will last for many,
many years to come. In conjunction with this, Don Boehm repaired the steps, railings and
porch deck at the same time. We owe a giant thank you to both of these men and their crews
for a major job well done.
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Oregon State Council received
Honors at the Supreme Convention
Editor’s note: I would like
to take this opportunity to
congratulate our Immediate
Past State Deputy on his
achievements during his
term as State Deputy. And I
totally echo the words of
our current State Deputy
David Denton. “First of all I would like to congratulate our worthy Past State Deputy
Patrick Rice, through whose very dedicated leadership and desire to grow the Order
in the state of Oregon, enabled the state to achieve the Circle of Honor for the second
straight year. Pat also received the Supreme Knight ’ s Pinnacle Award and also accepted an award for New Council Development. There are no words to express our
complete appreciation for all Pat has been able to accomplish during his two years as
our State Deputy. All I can say on behalf of all our Knights of Columbus of the state of
Father McGivney Guild
If you have not signed up for Father McGivney Guild, and are not receiving the quarterly newsletter, with information on the progress of the canonization process of our founder Fr. Michael J.
McGivney, please let Ed Betts know and he will see that you receive it. There is no cost involved
to you or the council.
Congratulations to the following for their selections by the Council:
Family of the Month
Knight of the Month
July
Fred & Shawn Alfonse Family
Ray Prom
August
Ray & Tina Prom Family
Mark Chase
September
Paul & Melanie Williams Family
John Wilson
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UPCOMING ACTIVITIES
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FIRST FRIDAY ADORATION
RESPECT LIFE SUNDAY
MONTHLY BREAKFAST
SUNDAY NIGHT BINGO
COLUMBUS DAY
SUNDAY NIGHT BINGO
OFFICERS MEETING—6:30 P.M.
K of C MEETING—7:00 P.M
POTLUCK MEMBERSHIP DRIVE
NO SUNDAY NIGHT BINGO
SUNDAY NIGHT BINGO
HALLOWEEN
NOVEMBER
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NEEDED
A FEW GOOD MEN AND/OR WOMEN
TO WORK THE FLOOR FOR BINGO ON
SUNDAY EVENINGS FROM
5:30 TO 8:30 PM
NO EXPERIENCE
NECESSARY
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Short hours, NO pay, But the
benefits are great
Proceeds go to help maintain parish buildings.
ALL SAINTS DAY
FIRST FRIDAY ADORATION
END OF DAYLIGHT SAVINGS TIME.
MONTHLY BREAKFAST
SUNDAY NIGHT BINGO
PAST GRAND KNIGHTS APPRECIATION
DINNER.
SUNDAY NIGHT BINGO
QUARTERLY FAMILY MASS COMMUNION
KNIGHTS CHOIR SINGS
SUNDAY NIGHT BINGO
OFFICERS MEETING— 6:30 P.M.
K OF C MEETING - 7:00 P. M.
SETUP NATIVITY SCENE DOWNTOWN
SUNDAY NIGHT BINGO
THANKSGIVING DAY
DECEMBER
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FIRST SUNDAY OF ADVENT
MONTH BREAKFAST
SUNDAY NIGHT BINGO
FIRST FRIDAY ADORATION
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FEAST OF THE IMMACULATE CONCEPTION
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LIGHT UP FOR CHRIST
SUNDAY NIGHT BINGO
FEAST OR OUR LADY OF GUADALOUPE
ADOPT-A-HIWAY ROAD CLEANUP
KC CHRISTMAS PARTY
SUNDAY NIGHT BINGO
K OF C MEETING—7:00 PM
SUNDAY NIGHT BINGO
CHRISTMAS DAY
NO SUNDAY BINGO
NEW YEARS EVE
HAPPY BIRTHDAY
OCTOBER
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NOVEMBER
Joan Dukes
Lorrie Radu
Kathleen Kelso
Reynaldo Goicochea
Ron Brown
Paul Williams
Dan Fay
Stephan Herman
Christine Riehl
Lucille DeVargas
Abby Bielemeier
Ines Carney
Chuck Mestrich
Brenda O’Brien
Steve Schmitz
Steve Putman
Dan Carter
Robert Karby
Paul Radu
Betty Huckestein
Brian Dutton
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Andrew Letellier
Michael Mattingly
Kathleen Hreha
Len Tumbarello
Cynthia Rummell
Howard Rub
Debbie Morrow
Tiffany Brown
Karl Hellberg
Greg Lessard
Virginia Seymour
Paul Olheiser
Erika Dugan
Pat Dugan
Matthew Herman
Glen Morse
Joy Fleming
Gus Ryder
Jerry Deruchia
Annette Bishop
Patrick Leahy
Mark Alfonse
Earl Peter Alcobendas
Kurt Rummell
Mary Frame
Patricia Boehm
Ben Mattingly
Alice Turnina
DECEMBER
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Cathy Aydt
Greg Riehl
Holly Tumbarello
Jerry Davis
Glenn Taggart
Kitty Munro
Mark Gagnon
Anna Mosey
Kathy Arndt
Bruce Bobek
Gordon Howe
Marilyn Ervin
Mary Dugan
Pat Bugas
Curtis Seymour
Les Ryder
Esteban Garcia
Dan Ewald
Pat Ewald
Kara Morrow
Ramon Alcantar
Michael Covert
Philip Pitts
Felix Martinez
JESUS CHRIST
Robert Fastebend
Royce Kenoyer
Karen Leahy
Jeremy Karby
Judy Lencioni
Congratulations to the following for their selections by the Council:
Family of the Month
Knight of the Month
July
Fred & Shawn Alfonse Family
Ray Prom
August
Ray & Tina Prom Family
Mark Chase
September
Paul & Melanie Williams Family
John Wilson
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MEMBERSHIP DRAWING
At every council meeting, each member in attendance puts 25 cents into the kitty. At the
end of the meeting we draw a name out a bucket that has all local members who have
paid their dues. If that member is present, he wins the pot. If he is not present, it stays
and grows. Just as a little incentive, we are going to print the names that were drawn in
the last couple of months. You might find that you lost out on a little cold cash. Beginning with February’s meeting, you will have had to pay your new year’s dues, to be in
the drawing.
June’s drawing
No drawing
July’s drawing
Ray Arndt
August’s drawing
Dan Sitkowski
September’s drawing
Robert Karby
PRAYER LIST
Please remember in your prayers the following Brothers and their families:
Rev. John Tran (our new Pastor)
Rev. Ken Sampson
Brad Baker
Shawn Alfonse
Art Filliger
Wilfred Daniel & Family
Patrick Dugan
Monica & Gus Fennerty
Ron DeVargas
Linus & June Seger
Ed & Sylvia Betts
Marcie Ewald
Ed Steve
Rosa Alcantar (daughter of Ramon Alcantar)
John Fleming
Bernard Hunt
Richard & Mary Hanko
Chris Morrow
Dick & Betty Huckestein
Pat Bugas
Marie Rummell
Fredy Bonilla
Ed & Lawanna Chase
Jim Ochal
Russell Keizer
Rob Morris
Jerry Davis
Stephan Herman
Rev. Mr. Mark Bentz
Rev. Jose Campos
Ron Jensen
Andy Schindele
All of Our Council Widows (especially Alice Schmitz &Alice Turina
Please keep all of our servicemen in your prayers, especially those who are away from
home: Rick Welty, stateside, Scott Carpenter and Adam Melerski, Middle East.
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INSURANCE
CORNER
We stand strong on ethical ground
The pitfalls of replacing coverage
We all know the old adage, “the grass seems greener on the other side of the fence.” When, if
ever, it comes to thinking about replacing your existing Knights of Columbus life insurance with
coverage offered by another company, the adage holds true. Perceptions are deceiving. A move
to the other side of the fence might seem like a good one, but it can leave you with less green in
your wallet — in some cases, a lot less. That’s why it pays to remember another old saying, “Read
the fine print.”
There are many reasons to keep your existing coverage in force, whether that coverage is with the
Knights of Columbus or with another company. I’ll focus on the potential pitfalls of replacing coverage here — pitfalls that an agent is trying to convince you that the grass actually is greener and
things he might neglect to mention.
First, all life insurance contracts contain a contestability period, which allows the insurer to contest claims made for a period —typically two years — after the contract is issued. Chances are this
is no longer an issue with your current coverage.
Second, it’s unlikely that you can obtain the same amount of coverage, for the same premium,
that you were able to obtain with your existing contract. The two factors that determine how
much you’ll need to pay for life insurance coverage are age and health. Certainly, you’re older
now than you were when you took out your current coverage. There’s no way around that one.
And you have to ask yourself, has your health changed during that time? Is your blood pressure
the same? Your cholesterol? Have you gained weight? All these can be factors that affect the
amount of coverage you’ll get for your premium dollar.
If someone encourages you to replace — or worse, drop — your existing coverage, please call me.
I’ll show you how your existing coverage is working for you and why replacement is rarely in your
best interest.
In the last issue we welcomed five new members to our council. I am sorry to say
that in this issue we have to say farewell to three Honorary Life members who went
to see their maker. Of course we all knew Brother Don Rummell here in Astoria, but
the other two were probably only remembered by some of the old-timers. Brother
James Dugan, the brother of Brother Patrick A. Dugan and uncle to Brother Pat
Dugan, and Brother Robert Frame from Bend. May they rest in Peace.
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Knights Of Columbus
William J. Leahy Council #1307
5 Nimitz Drive
Astoria, OR 97103