August 2016 - Our Lady of Mount Carmel

Knight Line
Newsletter
Knights of Columbus Council #6413 and Assembly #2781
Portland, Texas
August 2016
In service to One - In service to all
“MEETING REMINDERS”
OFFICER’S COUNCIL #6413 MEETING
Thursday 4th
RE Bldg. Conference Room 7:30 p.m.
MONTHLY COUNCIL #6413 MEETING
4TH DEGREE ASSEMBLY #2781 MEETING
Thursday 11th
Thursday 18th
RE Bldg. Conference Room
OLMC Parish Hall
Meal 7:30 p.m.
Meeting 8:15 p.m.
Meal 7:00 p.m. Meeting 8:00 p.m.
KocF members are invited and encouraged to attend these meetings. You’ll find out what’s going on in our council and assembly and you will
be able to take an active part by expressing your views and opinions on the issues.
Grand Knights Comments
Knights Chaplain's Message
Brother Knights:
Brother Knights,
In my remarks last month, my first as your Msgr. Mark Chamberlin is on vacation as we publish this newsletter.
Grand Knight, I mentioned that the In his absence, we take the opportunity to repeat our article of our
selection of Service Program directors was July 2014 newsletter wherein in the July edition of Columbia,
forthcoming.
Our Order emphasizes that Supreme Chaplain Archbishop William E. Lori had an article on
structure and people are vital to success, “Who Matters Most?” His commentary began with the question
a n d p r o v i d e s p e c i fic g u i d a n c e f o r “What would your answer be if a reporter on the street would ask,
structuring council activity.
The Service “Who matters most in your life?” He states that many of us would
Program Organizational Chart shows two
answer the same way: “God matters most.” But he asks, “Amid our
major directorates under the Grand Knight,
busy lives, do we make room for God each day through daily prayer
i.e, (1) a membership director who oversees recruitment, retention, and
and by striving to live the faith we profess? He emphasizes that
insurance promotion, and (2) a program director who provides the
membership in the Knights is meant to help men progress in making
leadership for six “Surge…with Service” categories, each assigned to a
God first priority. Our founder, Father McGivney “knew that men
director. Thank you to all the Brother Knights who stepped up to lead
would have a greater opportunity to put God first if they engaged in
these important council activities, as follows:
works of charity and experienced fraternity with other men who are
Membership Director………………Beto Martinez
(361)537-8973
Program Director(DGK)…………Mario Solis
(361)438-3600
Church Director…………………….Michael Tressider (361)643-5684
Community Director…………….….Jerry Santellan
(361)534-9087
Council Director……co-shared by Leo Farias
(361)815-7749
Greg Young
(361)290-8313
Family Director……………………Bill Reeves
(361)643-6314
Culture of Life Director………..…Butch Rowe
(361)288-0602
Youth Director……………..……….Benny Polasek
(361)441-4044
striving to take their faith seriously.” Following this precept, doesn’t
that provide us the inner strength to love the Church and our families
more deeply? Brother Knights, his was a message worth repeating.
Message submitted by our council in Father’s absence……
OLMC KofC 2016-2017 Installation of Officers
There is room in these activity areas for committeemen to help plan
and execute. I invite you to select an activity of your choice, call the
director, and say “I would like to help. Count me in.”
Your Brother in Christ,
Ervey Martinez
DiVivat Jesus!!
Viva Cristo Rey!
Meet our new KofC Officers. You’ll be surprised as to who they
are!
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Assembly Meeting
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Parish Hall
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KC Vigil
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Ladies Night Out
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AUGUST 2016 CALENDAR EVENTS:
Prayer to Mary Queen of the Knights
Our Lady, Queen of the Knights, bless all the activities of our order. Keep us true to the pledge to extend the
kingship of thy Divine Son on earth. Through Thine intercession, win for us the grace ever to exemplify in our
public and private lives, the virtues, which should characterize those specially dedicated to the service of the
heavenly court. Make us always aware that as your Knights we are constantly observed, our faith judged and
our order appreciated. Accept O Mary, this renewed pledge of fealty and devotion of thy servants, the Knights
MONTHLY MEETING (Thurs. 11th)
Brother Knights, since our July meeting was an Open Meeting, featuring the installation of officers, our
August meeting is a closed regular meeting. Grand Knight Ervey Martinez has appointed Service Program
Directors for the year and will be briefly discussing program areas of interest and expectations. Make an
effort to attend. Members, please invite your spouses/families for a delicious pre-meeting meal and
fellowship starting at 7:15 p.m. Planned meal features Italian Cuisine. Our thanks to our ladies who
continue to bring the yummy desserts. Invite a prospective candidate. Regular meeting at 8:15 p.m.
Michael J. McGivney (Fri. 12th)
Born to Irish immigrants in Waterbury, Connecticut, on August 12, 1852. The eldest of 13
children (seven of whom survived to adulthood), he studied for the priesthood and was
ordained on Dec. 22, 1877, and was assigned to St. Mary’s Church in New Haven, where
he founded the Knights of Columbus in 1882. By his holy life, exemplary virtue, piety
and priestly character, he was recognized by many as “a saint in the making.” He was also
a priest of great vision and foresight who anticipated the Second Vatican’s Council
proclamation of the “Universal Call to Holiness” by empowering laypersons to take
leadership positions. Never robust in health, Father Michael McGivney fell sick with
pneumonia in January 1890 while serving as pastor of St. Thomas Church in Thomaston,
Conn. After months of attempted “cures” and laboring to carry on his pastoral duties, he
died on Aug. 14, two days past his 38th birthday. His funeral in his home parish in
Waterbury was attended by throngs of faithful who recognized his virtue and sanctity. Through the Knights,
Father McGivney sought to form Catholic men into good spouses and fathers. He has become known as
Apostle to the Young and Defender of Christian Family Life. He saw strong families as the foundation of his
parish, of the Church and of society at large. He was convinced that the Catholic layman had a unique role in
influencing society and promoting the values found in what Pope John Paul II has since named the Culture of
Life and the Civilization of Love. The Knights of Columbus has grown from several members in one council to
more than 14,000 councils and 1.8 million members throughout the United States, Canada, the Philippines,
Mexico, Poland, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Panama, the Bahamas, the Virgin Islands, Cuba,
Guatemala, Guam and Saipan.
PRAYER FOR THE SICK:
KEEP IN PRAYER
Holy Mary of God, pray for Fr. Jerry Zurovetz
St. Mary Magdalene, pray for Joe Posas
St. Paul, pray for Gilbert Hinojosa
Dear Jesus, Devine 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 entle love, and grant us the grace
and strength to accept this burden. Dear God, we place our worries in
your hands. We ask that You restore Your servant to health again.
Above all, grant us the grace to acknowledge Your holy will and know
that whatsoever You do, You do for the love of us.
Amen.
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Our Order is among the highest rated life insurers in North America. AM Best has rated the
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[email protected] because we remain steadfastly committed to the vision of Venerable Father Michael J.
McGivney by providing life insurance by brother Knights for brother Knights.
That commitment is an essential core value of the Knights of Columbus, and our core values permeate all levels of our
organization. We pledge to serve our brother Knights, and their families, according to our Golden Rule: “In all my
professional relationships, I pledge myself to the following rule of conduct: I shall, in light of all conditions surrounding
those I serve, render that service which, under the same circumstances, I would apply to myself.”
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The Knights of Columbus Insurance program operates
solely for members and their families, relies on
council-agent teamwork for its success, and provides
the financial backbone for all of the Order’s good
works.
WHAT IS MEANT BY KNIGHTS IN ACTION?
The Knights of Columbus and its local councils carries out the widest range of charitable and fraternal
programs that focus on Faith, Community, Family, and Fellowship. Annually, Knights volunteer more than 68
million hours and donate more than $143 million to charitable causes.
Just a few examples include supplying free wheelchairs for the disabled, supplying prayer books to soldiers
overseas, conducting educational programs on substance abuse, supporting pro-life causes, the Keep Christ
in Christmas awareness campaign, and a range of educational and athletics programs for local youth.
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AUGUST 2016 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Thursday July 14th marked the installation of officers for the new year at Council 6413. The ceremony was
conducted under the direction of District Deputy Humberto “Beto” Martinez. The symbolic ceremony was
followed by a Night of Celebration with family and friends. The evening served a twofold purpose: to
recognize and encourage the new Council Officers and also to show our appreciation to our volunteer
members who in some way, big or small, and have contributed to the success of the Council during the past
year. The Knights of Columbus are Catholic gentlemen committed to the exemplification of Charity, Unity,
Fraternity, Patriotism, and Defense of the Priesthood. DiVivat Jesus!!
View all Council Event pictures and more on:
OLMC Flicker: http://www.flickr.com/photos/olmcportlandtx/
OLMC Facebook: Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, Portland, TX
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AUGUST 2016 CALENDAR EVENTS:
August Calendar events contd. from pg. 4
KNIGHT'S CHOIR AND VIGIL MASS (Sat. 13th)
The KofC choir will be singing at the Saturday evening (6:00 p.m.) Mass. Practice at the Daily Chapel at 5:30
p.m. After Mass all are invited to re-group for Ladies Night Out at after Mass at Bakery Cafe, 434 S.
Commerce (across from HEB), Aransas Pass. BYOB allowed!
KofC BREAKFAST (Sun. 14th)
Parish hall after 8:30 a.m. mass. Butch Rowe (361)288-0602 [email protected] Team “D”:
Team consist of: Ram Ochoa, Larry Luehring, Trey Boone, Benny Mumme, Adrian Saldivar, Paul Steen, Ray
Chavez, Dan King and Ervey Martinez. Team, it is very important that we all support our cooking team. If for
any reason you can not help out, as a courtesy please let your Cooking Team Lead know!
FIRST DEGREE CEREMONY (Tues. 16th)
At Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Parish Hall. Registration at 6:30 p.m. The Portland
Degree Team regularly administers the First Degree monthly on. Help our council
continue to grow by recruiting. Submit completed Form 100 (application) at our
regular monthly meeting for consideration.Invite your Catholic relative, friend, or
acquaintance to join. Membership is open to Catholic men, 18 years or older,
who are practical Catholics.
CHICKEN & SAUSAGE SALE (Sun. 17th 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Masses)
The monthly BBQ chicken and sausage is being offered at 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. noon. Cost: 1/2 chicken
$4.00, whole chicken $8.00, sausage $6.00 per link. Team “B” Daniel Estrada (361)563-4579
[email protected] Team consist of: Scott Grote, Thomas Sutherland, Joe Ortega, George
Garcia, Lionel Longoria, Loyd Miller, Wesley Ring, Al Arguijo and Eddie Rojas. Team, it is very important that
we all support our cooking team. If for any reason you can not help out, as a courtesy please let your
Cooking Team Lead know!
KofC BLOOD REPORT
Congratulations! At your recent blood drive on behalf of Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish a total of 23
successful blood donations. This is the equivalent of 69 lives saved (remember, each whole blood donation
has the ability to save up to three lives). On behalf of the Coastal Bend Blood Center, patients and hospitals
across the Coastal Bend, thank you for all of the time and effort you put into making this blood drive a
success. Council sponsors the blood drives every other month for the benefit of members, families, and any
parishioner of Our Lady of Mount Carmel who may face a situation of needing blood. Our next Blood Drive
will be in October. Our thanks to all the faithful donors.
Please Welcome our newest
Knight
Robert Kyle
Robert is our newest KofC member!
Robert has been a lifetime
parishioner at OLMC. Robert, your
fellow brother Knights give you a
warm welcome to our ministry!
Membership in the Knights of
Columbus is open to any practicing
Catholic man in union with the Holy
See who is not less than 18 years of
age. A practicing Catholic is one who
lives up to the Commandments of God
and the Precepts of the Catholic
Church. Please contact any OLMC
Knight or call Grand Knight Ervey
Martinez (361)876-6673 to sign up.
We’re looking for a few good men!
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“Knight” for Hunters GUN RAFFLE
September 29th, 2016 at 7p.m.
50 GUNS TOTAL AND ONLY 4,000 TICKETS TO BE SOLD
DONATION: $20.00
NEED NOT BE PRESENT TO WIN. PRIZE MUST BE CLAIMED
WITHIN 90 DAYS. ALL STATE AND FEDERAL REGULATIONS
APPLY. WINNERS MUST PASS FEDERAL BACKGROUND
CHECK. ALL GUNS CAN BE TRADED AT COST. DINNER WILL
BE SERVED AT DRAWING LOCATION: 3901 VIOLET, CORPUS
CHRISTI, TX. 78410
GUNS PROVIDED BY: The Sharp Shooter
5515 Stapels, Corpus Christi, TX 78411
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KofC2016TEAMS
Holidays
KofC2017TEAMS
Monthly Cooking Team Assignments
Brother Knight’s, please review the monthly 2016-2017 yearly calendars
for your planning purpose(s). If you are a “Team Lead” and you change with
someone, it is your responsibility for the month you have been assigned in
ensuring your event is covered. If you are on a cooking team and will be
unable to help cook, as a courtesy please let the Team Lead” know!
Swapping assigned day(s) requires prior approval from Grand Knight or
Deputy Grand Knight. PLEASE SUPPORT YOUR COOKING TEAM!!
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AUGUST BIRTHDAYS
Name:
Birthday - Age:
1st - 55
5th - 70
6th - 80
8th - 78
10th - 73
12th - 64
12th - 53
13th - 68
13th - 62
14th - 63
14th - 38
15th - 53
15th - 62
16th - 77
16th - 56
17th - 39
18th - 59
19th - 56
22th - 22
23nd - 35
24rd - 54
26th - 41
27th - 49
29th - 54
31st - 29
James Hatch
Donald Brauner
Patrick Sumbera
Joseph Burke
Gilbert Hinojosa
Carlos Gonzales
Rojelio Lucio
Eusebio Munoz
Cyril Piazza li
Harry Allen
Timothy Patrick Thorn
Rommel Daclan
Victor Guevara
Jose Farias
Ralael Melendez
Nathan Cortez
Arturo Cantu
Raymond Hinojosa
Matthew Perales
Aaron Romero
Reynaldo Chavez
Dustin Wiatrek
Bobby Rodriguez
Rodlfo Lopez
Kevin Vrooman
"Brother Knights"
Birthday Prayer:
Thank you, God, for giving me another year of life.
Thank you for all the people who remembered me today
by sending me cards, and letters, gifts and good wishes.
Thank you for all the experience of this past year;
for times of success which will always be happy memories,
for times of failure which reminded me of my own weakness
and of my need for you,
for times of joy when the sun was shining,
for times of sadness which drove me to you.
Forgive me
for the hours I wasted,
for the chances I failed to take,
for the opportunities I missed this past year.
Help me in the days ahead to make this the best year yet,
and through it to bring good credit to myself,
happiness and pride to my loved ones,
and joy to you. Amen
RESOURCEFUL LINKS RELATED TO THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Corpus Christi “Area Chapter” Knights of Columbus: www.corpuschristikofc.com
Corpus Christi Area Chapter Knights of Columbus “Flicker”: www.flickr.com/photos/ccdiochapter.org
Knights of Columbus Texas Sate Council: www.tkofc.org
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish: www.olmcportland.com
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Flicker: http://www.flickr.com/photos/olmcportlandtx/
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Facebook: Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, Portland, TX
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OLMC Knights of Columbus
Msgr. Mark Chamberlin Council No. 6413
1008 Austin
Portland, TX. 78374
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COUNCIL/CONTACT INFORMATION
Physical Address / Mailing Address:
1008 Austin
Portland, TX 78374
COUNCIL OFFICERS
Email:
[email protected]
Regular Officer Meetings:
1st Thursday of the month at 7:15 p.m. OLMC
Religious Ed building.
Regular Business Meetings:
2nd Thursday of the month at 8:15 p.m. OLMC
parish hall.
Newsletter Editor:
Ervey Martinez: [email protected]
Assistant Editors:
Al Saathoff:
[email protected]
Leo Farias:
[email protected]
Grand Knight ………………Ervey Martinez
Deputy Grand Knight ……..Mario Solis
Chaplain ……………………Msgr. Mark Chamberlin
Chancellor ………………… David Krebs
Recorder ……………….…..Daniel Estrada
Treasure …………………... Donald Warner
Financial Secretary ………. Alvin Saathoff
Advocate ………………….. William Reeves
Warden ……………………. Dalton Choiniere
Faithful Friar…………..……Greg Young
Inside Guard ……………… Al Arguijo
Outside Guard ……………. Eddie Rojas
Trustee for 1 year ………... Mathew Perales
Trustee for 2 years …….….Edward Garcia
Trustee for 3 years …….….Thomas Sutherland
Lecture ……………………..Kyle Nohavitza
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