The Knight Line. In memory of our Brother Knights who departed this life in 2018 and the wives, family members and fellow parishioners who left us

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1 The Knight Line St. Ignatius of Loyola Council 12853, Division #4 Holy Family Parish, 4848 Pearl Ave., San Jose, CA Issue 155; December 2018 MERRY CHRISTMAS Editor: Gary Miskimon In memory of our Brother Knights who departed this life in 2018 and the wives, family members and fellow parishioners who left us for the Lord s eternal banquet table. Pray for us as we pray for you until we join you at that table.

2 Worthy Brothers, Grand Knight s Corner It is the Christmas season and I send my Christmas greetings to you and your family. May this be a joyous time for us all. As we near the day of celebration of the birth of our Lord as Savior, I reflect upon the events of the time and things I ve heard and learned, and think about and so will share. As we hear the Christmas Story, Joseph is returning to his ancestral home and cannot find a room at the inn and is forced to bring Mary to a stable. But it is all of Joseph s extended family returning to their family village. And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. This census first took place while Quirinius was governing Syria. So all went to be registered, everyone to his own city. Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth into Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, to be registered, to Mary, his betrothed wife, who was with child. (Luke 2:1-5). A family reunion which likely filled the home with people leaving no private place for Mary to give birth. In those days the 1 st floor was used to house the animals of the families during winter time to keep them safe. And so, it was to this stable with a manger on the first floor that Joseph brought Mary that she may give birth to our Lord and Savior. ST. IGNATIUS OF LOYOLA COUNCIL #12853 Grand Knight Mark Williams markrw50@gmail.com Chaplain Rev. Celso Singson csingson@dsj.org Deputy Grand Knight TBD Chancellor Don Nordloff don_nordloff@hotmail.com Recorder Brad Vandehey Brad_vandehey@yahoo.com Financial Secretary Toby Laufer Theatretec@yahoo.com Treasurer Chuck Blalock cblalock@pacbell.net Lecturer Jon Bosco Yak_for@hotmail.com Advocate Marv Lewis marvlewis408@gmail.com Warden James Lucarotti lucarotti@aol.com Inside Guard Eric Bateman Ericjbateman@hotmail.com Outside Guard Joe Franco alarmsys2001@yahoo.com 3-Year Trustee Len Piazzon lepazz@hotmail.com 2-Year Trustee Rich Carlson rj_carlson@att.net 1-Year Trustee Eugene Okafor Gene_okafor@sbcglobal.net Program Director TBD Activity Directors: Membership Steven Sayle S4sayle@yahoo.com Faith TBA Family TBA Community Ernie LaScola blesern@reagan.com Life Eric Bateman Ericjbateman@hotmail.com Columbiettes President Delana Romero (408) Second Collections in December: December 2 nd Bldgs & Grounds December 9 th Community Center/ Youth Hall December 16 th Retirement Fund for Religious December 30 th St. Vincent de Paul December 2018 Page 2 of 10

3 Grand Knight s Corner (Cont d) Chaplain s Message Caesar ordered a census in 8 BC, and Cyrenius (Quirinius) became governor in 6 AD but was a consul from 12 BC. Jesus was born during the reign of Herod who died around Spring of 4 BC. Christ was born when shepherds were with their flocks at night, where the angels found them. This occurs in the spring when lambs were being born. So, it seems Christ was likely born between 7 and 5 BC in the spring. There has been much research on the star of Bethlehem. We can now look back and see what was in the sky at the time of the birth of our Savior. Many combinations of planet conjunctions and comets appearing at times and places in the sky are being put forth as the Christmas star. There are celestial events that occurred during this time. The one naturally occurring event that seems to me to best fit the Nativity story is below. From Wikipedia: Some commentators have attempted to establish the date of birth by identifying the Star of Bethlehem with some known astronomical or astrological phenomenon. Astronomer Michael Molnar proposed 17 April 6 BC as the likely date of the Nativity, since that corresponded to the heliacal rising and lunar occultation of Jupiter, while it was momentarily stationary in the constellation of Aries. According to Molnar and knowledgeable astrologers of the time (Magi), this highly unusual combination of events would have indicated that a regal personage would be or had been born in Judea. Interesting pick of the constellation Aries (the ram) on April 17 th, for the birth of the lamb of God. There are other events which may have been the star, such as a triple conjunction of Jupiter, Saturn and Mars occurring around the same time. Or the star may have not been a naturally occurring event. It is fun to research and imagine you can pinpoint the day of His birth. But in truth it doesn t matter what the day was, I think. I m just glad He came to be one of us, and so that we can be forgiven. Merry Christmas to You All, Mark Williams Grand Knight St. Ignatius of Loyola Council #12853 CHRISTMAS is the Time of Giving A few days from now, the whole Christian world will be celebrating the most awaited season of the year, Christmas. It is the commemoration of the birth of JESUS, the Son of God, into the world. Salvation is the primary reason for His coming. The Incarnation took place because God loves us so much and He wants all of us to be with Him. God the Father sent His only begotten son to the world for the salvation of all. In turn, the Son offered Himself on the cross for our redemption. This is the deeper meaning of giving. The giving of the self, and Jesus did it for us from Christmas up to the Cross. The joyful celebration of Christmas is the anticipation of Christ s glorious resurrection on Easter. As Christians, bearers of Christ, we too are called to give. The greatest gift one can offer to Jesus is the self. The perfect offering is a pure and contrite heart, pleasing in the eyes of God. In preparing for this Christmas, be attentive to what Jesus truly needs. I believed not much on things that many people want to accomplish but more on the real and spiritual. Jesus needs a place to stay and He loves to be in our heart. I hope and pray that you will have a blessed and joyful preparation. An advance Merry Christmas to all. Fr. Celso Singson Chaplain December 2018 Page 3 of 10

4 Merry Christmas to Fr. Celso Singson, Chaplain St. Ignatius of Loyola Council #12853 VET S Christmas Shopping? ALL THE TIME SHOPPING??? Fr. Celso Singson is presented with a Travel Mass Kit by Grand Knight Mark Williams at our November Business Meeting. PARISH COAT DRIVE THANKS TO HOLY FAMILY PARISH FOR ITS GREAT RESPONSE TO OUR 6 TH ANNUAL COAT DRIVE! The Knights of Columbus received over 230 coats from Holy Family s parishioners during October and November. All were delivered to Sacred Heart Community Services for distribution before Thanksgiving to those in most need this winter. We also purchased 48 new puff coats for boys and girls. A Special Thank You to the volunteer efforts of Brother Knights and Columbiettes at all the masses and the generosity of our fellow parishioners. An Extra Special Thanks to Brother Jovie Palteng who led the Drive! Campaign For People with Intellectual Difficulties. My appreciation for the many volunteer hours of our Brother Knights and Columbiettes who selflessly volunteered to accept donations following masses as well as serving at the local retailers for community donations! This year we raised nearly $1,100 for the Campaign for People with Intellectual Disabilities. We will be presenting checks to Hope Services and Special Olympics Northern California. December 2018 Page 4 of 10 US Military Veterans -- Listen Up! Since 2017 ALL honorably discharged vets have been eligible to shop online at the military exchanges: AAFES, NEXCOM, MCX and CGX. Go to: and complete your registration. This new benefit includes: 1-Tax-free shopping 2-Military-exclusive pricing 3-Members-only credit options 4-Free shipping on orders over $49 (any amount if you use your Military Star credit card.) NEED 2018 TAX RETURN DEDUCTIONS? Want to get a few extra dollars in deductions before tax filing time in 2019? There are many great charities to consider, some good charities, but also some scams or use very little of your donated money for the purposes wanted. Check the facts on any charity you are considering at: www2.guidestar.org OR If you see allegations on Facebook or the Internet about who is or is not spending properly or who overcompensates their executives, double check them out. Internet claims are commonly efforts to tilt donors towards so-called patriotic charities or away from those associated with someone currently unpopular but some are outright scams, regardless of their wonderful names and claims of doing good. You can ALWAYS donate to the Knights of Columbus Just be sure to specify in what program you want it to be used so it is tax-deductible for you. E.G., Veterans, Wheelchair, Seminarian Scholarships, Intellectual Disabilities. Funds donated to us for normal operations (like dues) aren t deductible.

5 OUR COLUMBIETTES The Value of Life Insurance for Children November brought the Columbiettes to their Fourth Annual Holiday Bunco Night led by Martha Williams. Special guests who joined members and prospective members included Denise Brennan, State Columbiettes Vice President and Libby Davis, President of the St. Anthony Chapter. This social event provided an evening of fun and relaxation as we enter into the upcoming busy holiday season. As a father, one of your greatest worries is protecting your children and their future. One of the smartest and most valuable ways is by purchasing a life insurance policy for each of them. Knights of Columbus Insurance offers a Guaranteed Purchase Option, which ensures that more insurance can be purchased for your children. This option extends far beyond childhood; it guarantees that even as adults, your children will not be denied coverage, even if they suffer from health issues. Life is uncertain and unpredictable; one of every six adults are postponed or denied life insurance coverage, with health denials being the primary reason. Knights of Columbus Insurance protects your children from uncertainty and provides additional peace of mind in the event of the unimaginable or an emergency. With a Knights of Columbus Guaranteed Purchase Option you guarantee that your children can purchase additional Knights of Columbus Life Insurance later in life. Secure your children s future with an insurance premium that, in many cases, is as low as $10 a month. Contact me today to discuss this or any of the other life insurance purchase options for your children. Thank you, Dion D. Dangzalan, F.I.C.F. Field Agent Knights of Columbus Dion.Dangzalan@KofC.org (408) Wear your ID Badges at ALL council meetings Parish ministries & social events December 2018 Page 5 of 10

6 WE WISH A HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO OUR MILITARY SERVICES IN DECEMBER, IT IS THE NATIONAL GUARD The military organization known today as the National Guard came into existence by a declaration of the Massachusetts Bay Colony in The Massachusetts General Court established that all able-bodied men aged were required to join the militia. Being part of their small villages meant taking responsibility for defending the settlements of the Colony. The nearby Pequot Indian tribe was an unpredictable neighbor, leaving the Massachusetts colonists vulnerable to guerilla-style attacks on the settlements. Other American locations, such as Florida, Virginia, and (much later) New Mexico provided military protection to allow settlers safe passage and defense against aggressors. Massachusetts was the first to establish a militia but militias of the other colonies didn t remain in continuous service. Massachusetts record of service is unbroken, despite functions of the units changing remarkably over the following 382 years. This distinction qualifies Massachusetts as the birthplace of the militia and National Guard in the United States. Much has changed since 1636, but the National Guard still consists of citizensoldiers (and now the Air Guard) providing protection from disasters and deploying to serve US interests abroad. The National Guard remains a community cornerstone just as it was when it was born on December 13, By Bill Boehm National Guard Bureau (Abbreviated) From Military.com PRAY DAILY FOR OUR PRIESTS AND SEMINARIANS Seminarians not in Pastoral Years are studying at Mundelein Seminary at the University of St. Mary of the Lake in Mundelein, Illinois (57 minutes north of downtown Chicago) December 1 Mr. John Hoang, Theology 4 December 2 Rev. Andrew Vu Nguyen December 3 Mr. Victor Trinidad, Theology 4 December 4 Mr. Robain Lamba, Theology 3 December 5 Mr. Angelbert Chikere, STL December 6 Mr. Manuel Barrios, Theology 1 December 7 Mr. Joseph Nguyen, Theology 1 December 8 Mr. Joseph Tran, Pastoral Year December 9 Rev. Celso Singson December 10 Mr. Tony Famave, Pastoral Year December 11 Mr. Robert Lamorena, Pre-Theology 1 December 12 Mr. Robert Mau, Pre-Theology 1 December 13 Mr. Duy Nguyen, Pre-Theology 1 December 14 Mr. Ricky Ferrer, Pastoral Year December 15 Mr. John Hoang, Theology 4 December 16 Most Rev. Oscar Cantú, S.T.D December 17 Mr. Victor Trinidad, Theology 4 December 18 Mr. Robain Lamba, Theology 3 December 19 Mr. Angelbert Chikere, STL December 20 Mr. Manuel Barrios, Theology 1 December 21 Mr. Joseph Nguyen, Theology 1 December 22 Mr. Joseph Tran, Pastoral Year December 23 Most Rev. Patrick J McGrath December 24 Mr. Tony Famave, Pastoral Year December 25 Mr. Robert Lamorena, Pre-Theology 1 December 26 Mr. Robert Mau, Pre-Theology 1 December 27 Mr. Duy Nguyen, Pre-Theology 1 December 28 Mr. Ricky Ferrer, Pastoral Year December 29 Mr. John Hoang, Theology 4 December 30 Dcn. Ray Gans December 31 Mr. Victor Trinidad, Theology 4 Pope Francis' December prayer intentions Evangelization In Service of the Transmission of Faith That people, who are involved in the service and transmission of faith, may find, in their dialogue with culture, a language suited to the conditions of the present time. December 2018 Page 6 of 10

7 The first mass was celebrated on May 15, In 1996 another wing was constructed for the school building, which now houses meeting rooms and space for St. Victor School. PARISH HISTORIES Saint Victor Parish 3108 Sierra Rd. San Jose CA This is the 26 th in an intermittent series on the histories of the 54 parishes and missions of our Diocese. This month we drive 12.8 miles north of Holy Family on CA-87 & I-680 and find: Saint Victor Parish St. Victor Parish was founded in Its territory was originally part of St. Patrick Church, St. John Vianney Church (both in San Jose) and St. John the Baptist Church in Milpitas. The first Mass was celebrated in an old farm house that Mateo and Ann Sunseri made available, a temporary church that served for 17 months. The parish remodeled the farm house and provided 160 seats for the community. The farmhouse lights worked on individual chains and it was understood that parishioners in the front rows would stand and move to the side so that communicants would be able to kneel at the railing. On summer days, early Mass was best and in rainy weather, boots were convenient. It was a simple and homey church in every sense of the word. The rectory was also purchased in 1961 and was used until 1964 when the church bought two properties to house the priests. The original rectory then became the convent of the Sisters of St. Joseph of Corondolet. In 1972, a house was purchased at for use as a rectory, and is now the Parish Office Building. To serve the needs of the growing community a Church Hall was built. Ground was broken in 1978 and the shell was built by a construction company, but the parish did the finishing work, completing it in Calamity struck on April 10, 1980 as a fire swept through the church and burned it to the ground.. The night after the fire, the Parish Council had an emergency meeting and decided to rebuild the church with a Spanish Mission theme. A pledge drive secured funds and ground-breaking took place in PORTOLA ASSEMBLY #49 ACTIVITIES On November 4 th members of Portola Assembly s Patriotic Degree participated in the Pastor Installation and Mass at St. Maria Goretti Church, with Coadjutor Bishop Oscar Cantu as the Celebrant; on Nov 9 th we participated in the Memorial Mass for the Deceased Knights from Bishop O Dowd Council and Portola Assembly at their Santa Maria Hall with Fr. Mike Hendrickson, Council Chaplain, as the Celebrant (the mass was attended by widows, Knights and friends. On November 24 th we celebrated the Vietnamese Martyrs Feast Day in a Procession & Mass at St. Maria Goretti Church with Coadjutor Bishop Oscar Cantu as the Celebrant. December Birthdays John Ruiz 12/1 George Romero 12/4 Guido Persicone 12/16 Phil Dewstone 12/17 Jim Bailey 12/22 Marvin Lewis 12/22 Art Diaz 12/25 Fr. Ernesto Orci 12/26 John Chargin 12/29 December 2018 Page 7 of 10

8 ST. IGNATIUS OF LOYOLA COUNCIL ACTIVITIES! Knights Joined the Columbiettes and Holy Family Parish for the Glorious Mysteries of the Rosary, for Unity and Peace on Nov 14 th Catholic Professionals Mass & Breakfast: Catholic Professionals meet Thursday, December 13 th. A VERY SPECIAL CHRISTMAS PRESENTATION!!! Mass at 7:00 a.m. Breakfast & Networking: 7:30 a.m. 8:00 a.m.: Monsignor John Sandersfeld, Chaplain, San Jose Catholic Professionals. TOPIC: 50 Years of Priesthood: The Church, Then and Now Location: Three Flames Restaurant Banquet Hall 1547 Meridian Ave., San Jose (north of Hamilton Ave) Reservations for the Speaker & Breakfast: $18 Members, $25 Non-Members (Brother Knights are being offered the Member price! RSVP: Brother Knights gather following the Rosary for Unity and Peace on Nov. 14 th at Holy Family Church ****************************************************** Delivery to Sacred Heart Community Services of 286 coats, including 48 brand new coats for girls and boys. Young Catholic Professionals - Silicon Valley (YCP) encourages young adults working in various professions to 'Work in Witness for Christ.' Membership is for adults in their 20s and 30s, single or married, motivated to achieve personal and professional success while seeking a greater understanding of their Catholic faith. YCP welcomes professionals who may not be Catholic, but are interested in learning more about the Catholic faith. YCP s Executive Speaker Series continues this coming Tuesday, December 4, 7 to 9 pm with a presentation by Christine Rich, Co-Founder of My Saint My Hero (Wearable blessings). Interested or want to share with friends/family members who are in this age group? Go to: membership@youngcatholicprofessionals.org Presenting the Coats For Kids are Brother Jovie Palteng, Campaign Chair, and PGK Gary Miskimon December 2018 Page 8 of 10

9 SAVE THE DATES: Friday, Dec 14 th VA Holiday Spirit Palo Alto ******* Friday, Dec 14 th Council s Christmas Party ******* Monday, Dec. 31 st Parish New Year s Eve Dinner/Dance Letters to the Editor Send them to PGK Gary Miskimon macvguy69@gmail.com (408) Membership Director Steven Sayle: St. Ignatius of Loyola Council #12853 is in Membership Division Number 4 in California. Gains & member losses are measured against similar sized Councils in California. Always keep an Interest Card handy they are in the church vestibule for you, along with our latest Council newsletter and the What Have We Done This Year? fact sheet. Help by talking to your friends and newcomers you meet at Coffee & Donuts or at mass. Program Director Mark Williams: Our meetings are on the 1 st Thursdays, unless preempted by a major Church activity or Special Notice. Activities asking for your volunteer support include: Volunteering in one of the areas such as helping at our monthly Pancake Breakfasts (cook, set up, or clean up). Contact Brother Mark on any of these. St. Ignatius of Loyola Council Calendar of Key dates and Service Program Events: DECEMBER JANUARY 2019 FEBRUARY Pancake Breakfast 12/2 Business Meeting - 12/6 Christmas Social for VA 12/14 Council Christmas Party 12/14 Admissions Degree - 12/15 Officer s Meeting - 12/27 (Cancelled) New Year s Eve Dinner/Dance Church Renovation-Mass in Hall Jan 2-31 New Year s Eve Dinner Clean-up 1/1 (Morning) Business Meeting - 1/3 Pancake Breakfast 1/6 Admissions Degree - 1/19 Walk For Life (SF) 1/26 Officer s Meeting 1/31 Valentine s Day Dinner/ Dance TBD Pancake Breakfast 2/3 Business Meeting - 2/7 Admissions Degree - 2/16?? President s Day 2/18 Office Closed School closed 2/19 2/22 Officer s Meeting 2/28 MARCH APRIL MAY Pancake Breakfast 3/3 Business Meeting - 3/7 Holy Thursday-4/18 Good Friday 4/19 Revs vs. Sems Basketball Challenge -- Leavey Center Officer s Meeting 3/28 Holy Saturday SCU TBA EASTER 4/21 School Vacation 4/19-26 Business Meeting - 4/4 Pancake Breakfast 4/7 Officer s Meeting 4/25 Business Meeting - 5/2 Pancake Breakfast 5/5 Mother s Day 5/12 Memorial Day 5/27 Office & School Closed Officer s Meeting 5/30 Nominations from all Knights for our Knight of the Month & Family of the Month and suggested Articles for January s The Knight Line are due by Wednesday, December 21 st December 2018 Page 9 of 10

10 New Year s Eve Dinner Dance A Semiformal Affaire The Night of the Knights Sponsored by: St. Ignatius of Loyola Council Of The Knights of Columbus December 31, 2018 Holy Family Parish Community Center 7 p.m. Social Hour/ No Host Bar 8 p.m. Buffet Dinner & Desert 9 p.m. 1230AM Dancing MIDNIGHT Champagne Toast to the New Year Advance Ticket sales: $60 per person -- At Door: $70 per person December 2018 Page 10 of 10