Wendy L. Prater

BISHOP ODIN NEWS
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TOMBALL, TEXAS
PERMIT NO. 58
Published Monthly
Knights of Columbus Council No. 2917
607 East Whitney Street
Houston, Texas 77022-3535
Phone: 713-694-2341
http://www.kofc2917.org
October 2015
Vol. 34, Issue 10
COUNCIL OFFICERS, COMMITTEEMEN & OTHERS
Council Chaplain
Assistant Chaplain/Vocations
Ladies Auxiliary Chaplain
Chaplain CDA Court #1750
District Deputy—District #75
Grand Knight
Deputy Grand Knight
Financial Secretary
Chancellor
Recorder
Treasurer
Advocate
Warden
Lecturer
Inside Guard
Outside Guard
Outside Guard
1 Year Trustee
2 Year Trustee
3 Year Trustee
Family Director
Public Relations
Youth Director
Pro-Life Program Director
Rosary Team Captain
Rosary Team Leader
Senior Club President
V.A. Hospital Chairman
North Side Columbus Club President
K of C insurance A-F
K of C insurance G-K
K of C insurance L-P
K of C insurance Q-Z
Bowling League contact - League VP
President Ladies Auxiliary
Catholic Daughters Regent
Manager, Northside Columbus Club (rentals)
Editor, Bishop Odin News
Rev. Rafael Becerra [email protected] 713-692-9123
Deacon Will Hunter [email protected]
713-805-8582
Rev. Alberto Zanatta
281-447-6381
Rev. Msgr. James L. Golasinski
713-222-2289
David Keating [email protected].
281-890-2474
Michael Kloss [email protected]
832-443-7213
Shawn Reichhardt [email protected] 832-865-9485
Benny Okruhlik, PGK, FDD [email protected] 281-353-5892
Floyd Supercinski [email protected]
713-861-6725
Joseph Earthman [email protected] 713-562-0501
Sergio Espinosa [email protected]
832-295-9625
James V. Descant, Jr. [email protected]
713-862-3390
Mark Demny [email protected]
713-444-9861
Brian Kubiak [email protected]
281-541-4282
Henry C. Gutierrez [email protected]
Antonio Saenz [email protected] 713-691-1604
Jose Limas
713-681-4481
Dominic Psencik, PGK, PFN, FDD [email protected]
Richard Pavlas [email protected]
713-392-9669
Anthony M. Zuccarini [email protected] 713-688-0617
John Buck [email protected]
713-398-6196
Don Christen
713-628-8177
Jason M. Kimball [email protected]
713-692-3581
John Fox
713-682-5244
James E. Urbanovsky, PGK, PFN
713-861-6347
Benny Okruhlik, PGK, FDD
281-353-5892
Angie Heinrich
713-683-8417
Anton Swiech
713-697-6846
John Buck
713-398-6196
David Walsh [email protected]
832-512-0326
Daryl Van Keuhlen [email protected]
281-615-2618
Mark Deaton [email protected]
281-381-1366
Jose R. Oviedo [email protected]
832-910-5061
Greg Okonski [email protected]
713-557-3382
Kelly Clawson
713-869-2018
Carol Mitschlatis
832-498-8495
Lydia Clifton
713-694-2341
Kathy Bronikowski ([email protected])
281-356-3535
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Houston, Texas 77022
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Phone: 713-694-2341
Fax: 713-694-2342
A Monthly Publication
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October 2015 (Vol. 34, No. 10)
Grand Knight’s Message
Chaplain’s Message
Mike Kloss
Rev. Rafael Becerra
Brother Knights, Ladies Auxiliary, and Catholic Daughters,
Just a few words of thanks and a few more for assistance.
The Summer Fling and the Family Day events were
wonderful successes. I thank each of you that supported
and participated in these fun activities. Now, I need
your assistance and participation to insure that your
"Council Casino Night" for Catholic education continues
to have success. Casino Night is VERY NEAR.
October 10, 2015 is the date of this fun and festive event.
This will be the sixth year and with your assistance,
promotion and participation it will be as enjoyable and
successful, if not more so, than the previous five. I urge
you to read and respond to the information in this newsletter by contacting Doug Wendt or John Buck and
providing assistance. Let us make their phones ring like
never before.
I ask that you read the article from Brother John Buck
regarding the Religious Sisters' Appreciation Event.
This is a first for our council and the recognition and
appreciation of the Sisters are long overdue.
The Memorial Mass for our deceased Brothers of the
past year will take place at our facilities on Monday,
November 23, 2015 beginning at 7 p.m. This is an open
event to members and their families. More information
will be provided in the near future.
The members’ meetings are going well...... for those
that have not attended in a while.....come on by and
give it a try. No telling who you may see there. Besides
your ideas and participation are appreciated and
requested. Please read your newsletter and make
plans to participate in your council activities.
God IS Great, Life IS Good, SO are you!
God Bless you and your families.
Beginning of Wisdom
The fear of the Lord is the beginning of wisdom, and knowledge
of the Holy One is understanding. Proverbs 9:10
The fear of the Lord is fundamental to finding wisdom.
Without awe of the Almighty, there is no access to His
insight. Where reverence for His holiness is void, there is
lack of understanding in the ways of God. The first step in
acquiring wisdom from almighty God is to fear Him. There is
a worship of the Lord’s majesty and a dread of His judgment.
His Holy Word—the Bible—is taken to heart as truth for the
purpose of life transformation. At first, fear of the Lord may
be so overwhelming that it casts out love and distracts our
desire for intimacy. Anyone who has been broken understands this process. However, once a healthy fear of the
Lord has been embraced, the result is peace and knowledge
in submission to and love for the Holy One.
“He will be the sure foundation for your times, a rich store
of salvation and wisdom and knowledge; the fear of the
Lord is the key to this treasure” (Isaiah 33:6).
Moreover, we mock God when we move away from the
language of fear; He is not one to be mocked. So as devoted
followers of Christ, we sow the seeds of respect, reverence,
and fear of the Lord. This discipline of faith results in a
harvest of holiness, happiness, and wisdom. Fear of Him
leads to knowledge of Him. Therefore, bowing before Him
on your knees in prayer, seek His face for forgiveness and
relational restoration.
Celebrate together with Christ our conquest over sin, sorrow,
and death. What is counterintuitive on earth is intuitive in
heaven. Listen to David admonish his son Solomon, who
became the wisest man in the world: “As for you, my son
Solomon, know the God of your father, and serve Him with
a whole heart and a willing mind; for the Lord searches all
hearts, and understands every intent of the thoughts. If you
seek Him, He will let you find Him; but if you forsake Him,
He will reject you forever” (1 Chronicles 28:9 nasb).
By Hunters Wisdom
Prayer: Heavenly Father, my heart’s desire is to walk in wisdom
and the fear of the Lord.
Application: What area of my life lacks fear of the Lord, and how
can I expose it to accountability?
Related Readings: Job 28:28; Psalm 111:10; Matthew 11:27;
1 John 5:20
ATTENDANCE PRIZE WINNER!
Next Officers’ meeting is
Wednesday, Oct. 7 at 7:00 p.m.
First name drawn at the September
council meeting was Brother Joseph
Twardowski, who wasn’t present. Second name
drawn was Brother Michael Sechelski and third name
drawn was Brother Roland Santiago. Neither of these
Brothers were present so the prize amount will be
$110 for the October meeting. Social and meal from
6:00 to 6:45 p.m., meeting at 7:00 p.m. and the attendance prize drawing at the conclusion of the meeting.
Congratulations to
Brother Robert Miller, winner of the Grand
Knight giveaway at the October meeting.
 Mark Demny, Knight of the Month for August.
 James & Dorothy Urbanovsky, Family of the
Month for August.
Next Council meeting is
Monday, Oct. 12 at 7:00 p.m.
Dinner served from 6:00-6:40 p.m.
Next North Side Columbus Club meeting is
Wednesday, Oct. 21 at 7:00 p.m.
Next work day is Saturday, Oct. 17
Congratulations to the
Knights & Families of the month
for the Year 2014-2015
July
Aug
Sept.
Oct.
Nov.
Dec.
Jan.
Feb.
Mar.
Apr.
May
June
Grand
Knight,
Mike Kloss,
presented
the
certificates
at Family
Day on
Sept. 12.
KNIGHT
Brian Kubiak
Sam Ruffino
David Cornelius
Billy Hoffart
Pete Rodriguez
Richard Pavlas
Jim Azzarello
Ben Kaminski
Eddie Okonski, III
John Buck
Sergio Espinosa
Joe Earthman
FAMILY
Larry & Rita Tobias
Ben & Maria Kaminski
Doug & Pat Wendt
Mike & Jan Kloss
Mike & Mary Goins
Greg & Darlene Okonski
Dennis & Birdie Kubiak
Benny & Earline Okruhlik
Don & Mary Jane Christen
Jose & Irma Limas
Gilbert & Pat Koteras
Bennie & Kathy Bronikowski
Northside Columbus Club
Northside Columbus Club
John Buck, President
Floyd Rekieta, Secretary
There was no official work day in September. However, our
regular workers were Joe Pavlik, Rick Nowak and John Buck.
The annual audit report for the NSCC will be given
at the October 12 council meeting
Our next work day will be October 17. We start at 7 a.m.
with coffee and donuts, lunch at noon and close around
2 p.m. Please join us.
We are always looking for cleaning people, if you are
interested in this paying job, contact Lydia Clifton, Hall Manager.
DOMINO RESULTS
Moon Tournament Winners for August 31
1st place: Bill Wojtasczyk
2nd place: Dennis Heinrich
3rd place: Angie Heinrich
Entry tickets and the Casino Night Bonus Raffle
tickets are now on sale. We are still in need of
volunteers, especially at the ticket sales table. If
you are interested in volunteering, please contact
Doug Wendt at 281-684-2289.
Moon Tournament Winners for Sept. 7
1st place: Glen Miller
2nd place: Bobbie Clark
Next Moon Tournament is Oct. 5
SENIOR CLUB
The next meeting is scheduled for
October 13
We will have potluck. Please bring your favorite
entrée and dessert.
Pat Koteras, Treasurer of Catholic Daughters Court
Christ the King #1750, presents a check for $1200 to
Grand Knight, Brother Mike Kloss and Financial
Secretary, Brother Benny Okruhlik.
Who celebrated
their 50th
Wedding Anniversary
on
September 18, 2015
CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS
OF THE AMERICAS
Next meeting is October 13
If anyone is interested in joining the Catholic Daughters,
please call Carol Mitschlatis at 832-498-8495.
Knights of Columbus Council 2917
607 East Whitney Street
Houston, Texas 77022
Advance Tickets $40 per person/$50 per person at the door
Contact: John Buck 713-398-6196 or Doug Wendt 281-684-2289
Only 200 tickets are available. Ticket includes: all drinks, appetizers, $5,000 in Casino
Fun Money, chance to win a $50 gift card, 40 Casino Grand Prize chances plus
numerous Door Prizes comprised of $25 gift cards
Doors Open: 5:00 p.m.
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Grand Prize Drawing: 11:00 p.m.
Best “VEGAS” dressed contestants will win a gift card
1st Place $50 2nd Place $25 3rd Place $10
Recognition to the top 20 Casino Night Table Winners
For a total prize value of $3,500
1st Prize - $1,000
2nd Prize - $600 Fishing Trip with Captain Charlie Paradoski
3rd and 4th Prizes $200 gift card or item of equal value
5th through 18th Prizes $100 gift cards
19th and 20th Prizes $50 gift cards
Must be present to win Casino Grand Prizes
Prizes will be paid out with Visa Gift Cards or item of equal value
Tickets are $20 each - only 200 will be sold
1st prize - $500
4th prize - $300
2nd prize - $500
5th prize - $200
3rd prize - $400
6th prize - $100
Winner does not need to be present to win Bonus Raffle
FAMILY DIRECTOR
John Buck
A special note and thank you to the manager at Fiesta Mart
at Fulton & Cavalade Street—Ramon Ochoa. For several
years now, Ramon, not a KC member, has given me a
discount for food purchases from his store for Summer Fling
and other Council 2917 parties. He has also given me
store gift cards for Casino Night. Ramon has never asked
for any thanks, but we do need to thank him. Of the stores
that I regularly shop at, Ramon has been the most generous
with discounts for our council. If you are in the area, please
stop by and tell Ramon thank you for his generosity.
SUMMER FLING: I do not know the exact amount that we
made from our Council's Annual Fundraiser, so I will let the
Council FS or Treasurer make the financial report, but I will
report on the other activities. Thank you to the fantastic
cooking crew—Tony and Marion Lewandowski, Jimmy
Dziedzic, Don Christen, Tom Civitello, Richard Pavlas,
Pete Rodriguez, Billy Hoffart, Rick Nowak, James Urbanovsky,
Carlo DeChiro, Bob Rivera, Eddie Okonski, III, Greg Okonski,
and John Buck. There were probably more that I missed,
so if you helped and I did not mention your name, please
excuse me. Servers—most of the cookers doubled as
servers, plus Sergio Espinosa, Jose Limas and Ed Tobola.
Purchasers of the supplies (the reason for listing these men
is because they took a day off from work for this job)—
Jimmy Dziedzic, Bennie Bronikowski, Ronnie Buck, and
John Buck. And a big thank you to Richard Pavlas and
Greg Okonski for washing the dishes Saturday night.
Door/ticket workers—Don & JoAnn Psencik, Floyd & Sandra
Rekieta, and Shawn Reichardt. Ladies Auxiliary for their
desserts and the CDA for tea.
A large thank you needs to go to the group that worked the
Mini-Raffle—Bennie Bronikowski for his requests of donations for the raffle items and Larry Tobias for decorating the
raffle baskets; Larry & his son, Troy, for working the raffle.
All raffle ticket sellers—Gladys Tobias, Ed and Janie Okonski,
Greg Okonski, James Urbanovsky, Theresa Burkett.
After the party was over, 2 days of work and celebrating,
the BBQ room and hall needed to be cleaned, so I need
a special thank you to those workers—Jimmy Dziedzic,
Rick Nowak, Lydia Clifton, and John Buck. Total man
hours for cleaning the hall after the party, on Sunday—20
volunteer hours.
If I missed anyone, please excuse me, I was moving too
much and too fast on Summer Fling to watch and see
everyone.
FAMILY DAY: a delicious meal was served, door prizes
given out, Knight and Family of the Month certificates
were handed out along with the announcement of Knight
and Family of the Year. John Buck was awarded Knight
of the Year and Mike and Mary Goins were awarded
Family of the Year. These are the 2 highest honors that a
council can award its membership—THESE ARE HONORS.
This honor is recognized by the member's work with the
council, church, and civic duties.
Thank you to the following members for preparing the
delicious meal—Billy Hoffart, Paul Heidbreder, Sergio
Espinosa,& John Buck and those that served the meal—
Billy Hoffart, Ed Tobola, Michael Kubiak, Mike Kloss, &
Richard Pavlas. After preparing the meal, Paul and
Sergio had to leave and did not get to enjoy the meal
they prepared. Thank you to the bartenders—Mike Goins
and Mark Demny. And as always, our Ladies Auxiliary
for providing us with dessert and tea.
CELEBRATING SISTERS—October 25: Recognizing
religious sisters for their work and dedication to the
church. See more details in the bulletin.
MEMORIAL MASS—November 23
ADULT CHRISTMAS PARTY - December 13
NEW YEAR'S EVE DANCE with Mark Halata & Texavia—
more information in next month’s newsletter.
Congratulations to this year’s Summer Fling Winners
1st prize
2nd prize
3rd prize
4th prize
5th prize
6th prize
7th prize
8th prize
9th prize
10th prize
11th prize
12th prize
$5,000
$1,000
$1,000
$ 500
$ 500
$ 500
$ 500
$ 400
$ 400
$ 300
$ 300
$ 300
Karen Perkovich
Jack McMullen
Donna Wilganowski
Jim Kainer
Elizabeth Wisniewski
Jack & Helen Hays
Stanley Kasowski
Doris & Kelley Henderson
Arnold & Bertha Ott
Jeff Kasowski
Susa Reichardt
Darlene Okonski
13th prize
14th prize
15th prize
16th prize
17th prize
18th prize
19th prize
20th prize
21th prize
22nd prize
23rd prize
24th prize
25th prize
$ 300
$ 200
$ 200
$ 200
$ 200
$ 200
$ 200
$ 200
$ 200
$ 200
$ 200
2016 ticket
2016 ticket
Floyd Rekieta
Maxie Mendoza
Linda Fenn
Cathy Pawlowski
Diana Kubeczka
Tony Lewandowski
Rudy Pena
Melissa Berlin
MZ & RP & DC
Susan Heise
Doris & Bill Henderson
John Donelon
Dennis Kram
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Great dancing
Good times
Good friends
Sunday, October 25, 2015
Knights of Columbus Hall
607 East Whitney Street
Houston, Texas 77022
Entertainment and activities begin at 3:00 p.m.
Dinner will be served at 5:00 p.m.
This event is to honor all religious sisters in the
Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston.
This event is open to the public. All Brother Knights, their
family and friends are invited to attend and show support and
appreciation for the sisters.
Dinner tickets are $10 each and include dinner, 1 beer or 2 sodas from the bar.
Tickets must be purchased in advance. Please contact:
John Buck at 713-398-6196 or [email protected]
Kelly Clawson a 713-869-2018 or [email protected]
This event is sponsored by:
Knights of Columbus Bishop Odin Council #2917
Northside Columbus Club
Northside Columbus Club Bar Service
Ladies Auxiliary of #2917
Catholic Daughters Court Christ the King #1750
Please pray for our sick:
Carroll J. Brownfield
Felis P. Espinosa
Willie F. Mattern
Finn S. Runfalo
John T. Buck
Ernest G. Bugaj
Randy G. Markowski
Leonard J. Nowak
Ernest J. Swonke
Charles A. Heinrich
Michael E. Swick
Freddie Dominguez, Jr.
David A. Bermudez
William R. Roberts
Joe W. Stavinoha
Rudolf R. Kovar
Maxie E. Mendoza
Larry F.Haas
Mark Rekieta
Edward L. Tyrrell
Terry Catalina
Robert E. Kercho
George E. Bilnoski
Dennis W. Heinrich
Walter A. Funes
Andrew J.Sarao, Jr.
George N. Zuckero
Robert J. Connor
Mark D. Demny
Ronald W. Opela
Dennis J. Gregory
Stanley E. Kasowski
Richard Ogrodowicz
Eugene S. Klotz
Henry A. Lanclos
Floyd A. Rekieta
Lawrence R. Kopecky
Dennis M. Descant
Shawn Reichhardt
Dennis L. Roeder
Rev. Benjamin Smaistrla
Julian W. Kubeczka
Sammy C. Marino
Michael J. Ramirez
Lorenzo Torres
Joseph Zarzana
Wilfred Champagne, Jr.
Roy E. Dittfurth
Albert M. Alvarez
Johnny A. Bronikowski
Anthony C. Beran
Johnny A. Podraza
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Brother Joe Altomari
Brother Andrew Sarao
Brother Al Kainer
Brother Jose Limas
Brother Don & Joann Psencik
Brother Edmund Gorka
Thomas C. Fox, son of Brother John Fox
Sam Ruffino, grandson of Brother Sam Ruffino
Yolanda Dirosa, friend of Brother Jeff Kasowski
Margaret Brossman, mother of mother of Bro.Charles
Brossman and mother-in-law of Brother Doug Wendt
 Helen Brezina, mother-in-law of Brother Dennis Kubiak
 Gertrude Kubiak, mother of Brother Dennis
 Isabella Kubiak, daughter of Brother Brian & Celina Kubiak
IN MEMORIAM:
Brother Kasmier Thomas Nowaski, age 91,
passed away Thursday, June 11, 2015. He was born in Lott,
Texas on October 15, 1923 and grew up in Marlin, Texas. He
served his country honorably with the Marines in Tarawa,
Guadalcanal and the Korean War, receiving the Purple Heart.
He was preceded in death by his parents Stanley P. and
Helen B. Nowaski; brothers, Edward F. Nowaski and Martine S.
Nowaski; and sister, Louise H. Richie. Survived by daughters,
Kristie Munson and husband Mitch of Huntsville and Stephanie
Benner and husband Steve of Pasadena; grandchildren,
Larissa Nowaski, Keegan Nowaski, Colton Munson, Holly
Munson, and Ryah Benner; great grandson, Liam Myers.
Mary Alice Williams Walker, wife of Brother Jerry Walker,
went to her heavenly home on Sept. 17, 2015. She was born
August 7, 1941 in Houston, Texas to Lawrence and Vergie
Williams. She is preceded in death by her father, Lawrence
Arde Williams, mother, Vergie Louise Williams and brother,
Charles Williams. Mary leaves to cherish her memories, her
husband of 54 years, Jerry Walker, one daughter, Sherry
McAlister and husband Greg, one son, Jeff Walker and wife
Diane, six grandchildren: Tiffany Jones and husband Mike,
Rebecca Diaz and husband Peter, Amy Klippert and husband
Andrew, Travis Snyder, Zachary Walker and Madison Walker,
five great grandchildren: Colby, Elliana, Adalyn, Cassidy and
Peter, one sister, Ollie Gratewood and husband Ken. She is also
survived by her mother-in-law, Josephine Walker, sister-in-law,
Pat Walker and a host of nieces, nephews and cousins.
May the Lord grant them eternal rest and let his perpetual light
shine upon them. Please remember Kasmier and Mary Alice in
your prayers.
Names on our “Sick Prayer List" will appear in our newsletter
for 3 months, after which they will be removed unless
notification is received to have the name remain.
Please contact Brother Floyd Supercinski, Chancellor, at
713-861-6725 if you would like to add anyone or have the
name remain on our prayer list. Also contact Brother
Floyd if you know of a Brother Knight confined to his
home or a nursing home that would like to be visited by
his Brother Knights.
Especially:
 Shawn Hrncir, son of Brother Bob Hrncir.
 William Wayne Sony, Army 1st Cavalry stationed in
Korea, son of Brother Don and Paula Sony.
 Brother Zach Kloss, son of Brother Mike and Jan Kloss.
Pro-Life Program Director
John Fox
Almost Home! Archdiocesan Knights of Columbus pledges
September 1, 2015 totaled $420,343.00, just $79,657.00 short
of our $500,000.00 goal. Council 2917’s pledges totaled
$44,575.00, just $5,425.00 short of our $50,000.00 council goal.
The dedication of the facility was held on Saturday, Sept. 12, 2015
with His Eminence Daniel Cardinal DiNardo officiating and in
his comments expressed his appreciation and asked that it be
passed on to the donors who made the Priest Retirement Home
a reality for the comfort of our retired priest. Currently 5 retired
priests along with Retired Auxiliary Bishop Vincent M.
Rizzotto are residents in their new home. There are a total of 24
comfortable living quarter units into which the priests will be
moving with Unit 13 reserved for Archbishop Emeritus Joseph
A Fiorenza.
We are within reach of both the Archdiocesan Chapter and
Council 2917 goals and would like the completion of the pledges
as soon as possible. Again, our appeal is directed to those who
would like to join the 55 generous council family members who
have already pledged this remarkable
amount. Pledge cards can be secured
GOAL
by either sending a request via email or by
telephone listed below.
100%
$500,00
May the Good Lord reward you a
hundred-fold for sharing your hard earned
resources used in the construction of a
comfortable home for our priests in their
retirement years.
James Urbanovsky, PGK, PFN
Tel: Home 713-861-6347
Cell: 713-254-8582
Email: [email protected]
Jan. 3, 2016
March 6 , 2016
Our next Rosary will be on October 26 7:00 p.m.
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Please join us in praying the Rosary at St. Rose of
Lima Church any Thursday at 11:00 a.m. in the small
chapel to your right as you enter the Church.
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Join The Helpers of God’s Precious Infants in a
Peaceful Prayer, Mass and Rosary on
Saturday, October 10, 2015 - Mass 8:30 a.m.
Catholic Charismatic Center
1949 Cullen
Houston, TX 77023
Followed by a youth rally and Rosary procession
with the Statue of Our Lady of Fatima to Planned
Parenthood, I-45 Gulf Freeway.
Remember to adhere to Archdiocesan Guidelines
for presence at an abortion clinic.
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FOURTH DEGREE NEWS
Brother Knights:
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Brother John Fox was the lone visitor from our
Council to visit the VA on September 13. Brother Knights, please
try to make a visit and show your support for these veterans. The
next visitations are:
Nov. 15, 2015
Thank you to the Brother Knights
for providing refreshments for our
August Rosary.
May 1, 2016
Contact Brother Anton Swiech, our VA Chairman, at
713-697-6846 if you are able to visit.
Deadline for the November newsletter
is October 16
It’s not too late to join the 4th Degree and
become a Sir Knight. Our next exemplification is
October 24, 2015. If some of you wives are reading
this message maybe a little push by you will help. If
that doesn’t work, try “shoving.” Bishop Odin Council
probably has the lowest percentage of Sir Knights in
our Chapter. Let us join up and be the council that
has the highest percentage of Sir Knights in our
Chapter.
Sir Knights:
Here is a list of upcoming turnouts:
11/01/2015: VA Visitation
12/27/2015: VA Visitation
Sir Knight Leonard P. Kasowski
Msgr. Wilhelm Assembly Liaison
Cell: 713-206-1318
[email protected]
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LADIES' AUXILIARY
Kelly Clawson, President
Dear Ladies,
Oct. 2
BINGO
Oct. 5
Moon Domino Tournament
I want to thank all of you that brought cakes and pies to the
Summer Fling. The variety made choosing just one difficult!
I would also like to thank the workers who helped cut, slice,
wrap, and sell. Wanda Kainer, Dolores Tobola, Earline Okruhlik,
Janie Okonski, Christine Swiech, Dorothy Urbanovsky, Terry
Reyes, Angie Heinrich, Theresa Burkett and myself. We made
$292.50 from our desserts. Thank you to Sandra Rekieta,
Dorothy Urbanovsky, Earline Orkuhlik, Theresa Burkett,
Henrietta Nevlud and Kathy Bronikowski for their donations to
the Silent Cake Auction. We made $240.00 on that auction.
This brings a profit of $532.50. Thanks again ladies!
Oct. 7
Officers’ Meeting
Oct. 9
BINGO
Oct. 10
CASINO NIGHT
Oct. 12
Council Meal at 6 p.m./Meeting at 7 p.m.
Oct. 13
Senior Citizens Meeting
Oct. 16
BINGO
Oct. 17
Council Work Day
At our September meeting, we welcomed a new member, Gloria
Gutierrez. Please encourage the ladies of our knights to join us.
Oct. 21
Northside Columbus Club Meeting
Oct. 23
BINGO (Ladies Auxiliary night out)
On October 25, we will be hosting "Celebrating Sisters" along
with the Knights and CDA. The event will begin at 3:00pm
with dinner served at 5:00pm. If you would like to join us,
tickets are $10. This includes dinner and 1 bar drink - see me
or John Buck. If you have any pictures of sisters from your
youth or current that you would like to share, please contact
me. If you would like to donate a $10 gift card for a prize, all
donations are appreciated.
Oct. 24
Cajun Dance (Roemer Hall)
Oct. 25
SISTERS’ APPRECIATION
Oct. 26
Pro-Life Rosary
Oct. 30
BINGO
Nov. 2
Moon Domino Tournament
The KC and Ladies Christmas Party will be on Sunday,
December 13th. Doris Henderson has graciously volunteered
to chair the mini-raffle for us again this year. If you have anything
you would like to donate toward the baskets, please get with
Doris as soon as possible. She can be reached at 713-466-0606.
Nov. 4
Officers’ Meeting
Nov. 6
BINGO
Nov. 9
Council Meal at 6 p.m./Meeting at 7 p.m.
Nov. 10
Senior Citizens Meeting
Nov. 13
BINGO
Nov. 18
Northside Columbus Club Meeting
Nov. 20
BINGO (Ladies Auxiliary night out)
Nov. 21
Council Work Day
Nov. 23
Council Memorial Mass - 7 p.m.
Nov. 26
HAPPY THANKSGIVING
Nov. 28
Cajun Dance (Roemer Hall)
Nov. 30
5th Monday - Moon Domino Tournament
I am so looking forward to Fall weather actually getting here.
I'm so tired of it being hot!
In lieu of the November meeting, we are hoping everyone
will attend the Mass for deceased members on Monday,
November 23rd, at 7:00pm. There will be no meeting of the
Ladies Auxiliary until January.
At the January meeting, we will be starting a new attendance
prize. The starting amount will be $20. The names of all members
will be in the drawing pool. If the name drawn is not in attendance, the amount will increase $20 for the next meeting. The
amount will increase $20 for each meeting until the name drawn is
a member in attendance. We are hoping this new attendance
prize will increase member attendance at our meetings.
Our next meeting will be on January 20 at 7:00 pm.
A huge thank you to the Bingo kitchen workers and bakers. It
is hard to sometimes find the words to thank these amazing
ladies. Workers for the month of August were: Earline Okruhlik,
Dorothy Urbanovsky, Judy Wendt, Delores Tobola, Theresa
Burkett, Angie Heinrich, Wanda Kainer, Sandra Rekieta,
Kathy Bronikowski
Bakers were: Earline Okruhlik, Dorothy Urbanovsky, Judy
Wendt, Wanda Kainer, Angie Heinrich, Sandra Rekieta, Kathy
Bronikowski,
I hope everyone has a very Blessed Fall!
Love you all!
Ladies Auxiliary Bingo Night Out
Friday, October 23
Two (2) lots at Holy Cross Cemetery,
3502 N. Main St., Houston, TX.
Please call Alvina Kroll at
281-353-7171 if interested.
Andy McClosky
Manager
[email protected]
Parker Lumber
Commercial
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www.parkerlumber.net
713-694-6658
fax 713-694-2682
cell 281-850-7650
7103 Airline Dr.
Houston, TX 77076
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Family Dentistry
3803 SHERWOOD LANE
HOUSTON, TEXAS 77092
TELEPHONE (713) 686-4885
www.buffaloefloorcovering.com
[email protected]
RONNIE KRISTYNIK
713-686-3589
Member KC 2917
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