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1 Knights of Columbus NWSLTTR Balboa Assembly Number 0040 XCV February 2018 Number 08 California s Oldest and Busiest Assembly Averaging a Color Corps Callout er Week!

2 Knights of Columbus Balb oa Assembly number 0040 NWSLTTR February 2018 XCV Number 08 Navigators Corner Dear Brothers in Christ, Let s proclaim, anew, our love of life, and dedicate, anew, our lives to love - Happy Valentine s Life! Yes, everyday is Valentine s Day for us, men who call ourselves Knights, and, yes, for everyone who loves God and neighbor and seeks to SK Greg Anthony, Faithful Navigator do God s will and help build up God s Holy City. Yes, think about who Jesus is, and know who St. Valentine is - think about who Valentine is, and know who each one of us is. Valentine was a Catholic priest martyred, February 14, 278, during the reign of mperor Claudius Gothicus.Valentine was arrested, imprisoned and beheaded for marrying Christian couples and providing aid to Christians being persecuted by the Roman authorities. Helping Christians in Valentine s time was considered a crime by those who did not know Our Lord. Sometimes, in the place and time in which we live, it might seem that way to some amongst us. Standing up for Life by helping young mothers and fathers and their sons and daughters, and for Marriage by advocating and living out the Truth of Male-Female complementarity, and for Religious Freedom by sharing the Good News of Redemption-Forgiveness of our sins, all, can make some feel timid... but only if we forget Who Jesus, the One and True Author of the Law is - or if we forget who we are as His Devoted Disciples! Remembering Who Jesus is and doing what Jesus commands - loving God and loving neighbor - takes away all fear. Thus, as Brothers in Christ, each of us joins himself with St. ope John aul II and all the Communion of Saints, affirming in thought, word and action, Non abbiate paura - Aprite le porte a Cristo! Open the doors to Christ! Knowing we are loved, in Truth, by the Almighty God of Creation, the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, inspires and empowers each and every one of us to live, and to love, in God s Truth and ower. Thus, for Knights and other saints, wherever we happen to live and to love, for ourselves and one another and whomsoever we work to help - today, tomorrow and always - Valentine s charism lives! Vivat Jesus et semper adelante! Dear Brothers, Captains Corner Our America is stronger because of our faith and being patriots of the Temple and of our Lord Jesus Christ. This Strength is because of our Lord providing everything we need in order to do his bid. You of a man of faith must cherish all you have SK Bill Redmond, and all forthcomings. We all have days when we feel empty-handed and unprepared to do the work of the Lord. We might say to ourselves, God hasn t given me enough patience or I wish I had the same compassion that so-and- so has. In these moments, we can try to consider the no food, no sack, no money principle. When we think about Jesus sending the disciples out along rocky footpaths in sweltering heat without as much as a drachma to spend or a barley loaf to eat, it might seem neglectful. But that s because we are looking at this story with twenty-first- century eyes. It was common practice in Jesus day for people to welcome traveling preachers into their homes and care for their needs. Hospitality was one of the top virtues of ancient Israel! But we can take a spiritual lesson from this passage: God will not abandon us. (Mark 6:8). So today, brothers ask God to fill you up with all the provisions you need for your journey. Let him relieve you of the burden of trying to provide for yourself, just as he did for the disciples. Don t be afraid to tell the Lord what you think you re missing. Ask for his help. He won t leave you empty-handed. Blessings, SK Bill Redmond, SIR KNIGHTS! If any Assembly Officer cannot attend the meeting, please contact the to be excused. SK Bill Redmond billandliza@yahoo.com Next meeting Thursday February 8, 2018 Columbus Club 4425 Home Ave, San Diego, CA Attire: Informal 6:30 M - Dinner Chili provided by SK Greg Anthony 7:00 M - Meeting SK Gregory Jon Anthony, Faithful Navigator, page 1

3 The udists, cjm From the Desk of the Faithful Friar Fr. James D. Burson, CJM Congregation of Jesus & Mary Balboa Assembly No San Diego, California The Teachings of Humanae Vitae and Advancements in the Science of Fertility can help us build a Culture of Life The Gift of Life When the Supreme Court revisited Roe in the 1992 lanned arenthood v. Casey decision, the 5-4 majority argued that Roe could not be overturned because, for two decades, people had made choices about their lives and intimate relationships in reliance on the availability of abortion in the event that contraception should fail. by Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson ope aul had a very different response to such challenges one that has been described as Christian personalism. In Humanae Vitae, he wrote this about married love: Husband and wife become in a way one heart and one soul, and together attain their human fulfillment. It is a love that is total.... Whoever really loves his partner loves not only for what he receives, but loves that partner for the partner s sake (9). Dozens of annual marches demonstrate the momentum of the pro-life movement across the united states Not everyone can make the trip to the annual March for Life in Washington, D.C. But since 1974, a steady stream of companion marches has grown. Now more than 60 local marches take place across the United States, allowing many more thousands to take a stand for life. For instance, approximately 10,000 people participate in the Dallas March for Life, which started in 2002.

4 Balboa Assembly 0040 Minutes of Meeting January 11, Meeting called to order by: SK Greg Anthony, 7:00 p.m. - Members resent: 17 (8 members required for a Quorum) 2. Opening Ceremonies by: rayer offered by: Fr. John Grace, osa ledge of Allegiance by: SK Tom Davis, pfn 3. Roll Call of Officers: Faithful Navigator Faithful Friar Faithful Comptroller Faithful ilot Faithful Admiral Faithful urser Faithful Scribe Faithful Inner Sentinel Faithful Outer Sentinel One Year Trustee Two Year Trustee Three Year Trustee Color Corps Commander SK Greg Anthony, FN Rev. James Burson, CJM SK Jerry Kay, FN SK William Redmond SK Brian Satterlee SK Jerry D Angelo, FN SK Jarrod Belprez SK Leo McGarry SK Dennis O Connell SK Guiseppe Scire-Cimeco SK Tom Davis, FN SK Michael Campos, FN SK Hugh Largey, FN SK Tom Davis, FN 4. Minuets from roceeding Meeting Minutes from last month were approved as published in the Newsletter without change. 5. Report of Faithful Friar: By Father Grace - During the District Deputies midterm meeting, Arch Bishop Lori commented on the importance of the fraternal nature of the K of C and our need to deepen our understanding of the importance of the fraternal concept and why we perform the many things we do to improve our understanding of Catholicity and our commitment to the many charitable activities we engage in. The fraternity is one of the greatest gifts given to us and we must keep our eyes on our final goal of communion with God and the church. 6. Bills & Communications: by Jerry Kay xpenses for the next xemplification will be about $1, Report of Faithful Comptroller: The seminarian s envelope was passed around. The volunteer contribution for the seminarians which accompanies the dues bills is set at $ Report of Faithful urser: Balance on hand at last meeting $3, Deposit: (Dues receipts) $4, Checks written (3): $ Current Balance: $7, Includes $1, for the RSV Seminarians Fund 9. Report of Committees: ro-life: Steve Beuerle indicated the next target for a light and life project would be the Imperial Valley. There would be about five events per year to move the project forward. ach council will be asked to assist in at least one such project. Opus 6 is shaping up to involve purchasing a vehicle smaller than the current ones in order to reduce the level of costs associated with the present operations. The abortion reversal program of Dr. Delgato was discussed and recommended that all members become acquainted with its provisions. Retention: Recommended that a visit be made to those who are not attending or delinquent in their dues be visited prior to being dropped. While many attempts are made, it was indicated that an actual visit may be more advantageous than just letters and calls. A 12. Unfinished Business 4th degree xemplification to be held on February 17th at the Town and Country. A 3rd degree will be held Jan.14th. in San Marcos at 10 M Color corps regalia will be valid thru the end of June The color corps will perform at the 4th degree exemplification. Volunteers are still needed. See SK Jim Davis, color corps commander. 10. Reading of Applications after referral to Admission Committee: None. 11. Balloting for Membership: None. 13. Report of Trustees: None. 14. New Business: Mission de Alcala 3rd degree council is forming a Ladies Auxiliary, the Columbiettes. Father John Grace discussed the position of District Friar and recommended it be established as an official Fourth Degree district position and that the District Friar be appointed on a biennial basis to coincide with the biennial meeting held by the Master of the Fourth Degree district. He has copies of previous submissions if such a resolution is to be considered by the Assembly for submission to the proper authorities. SK Jarrod Belprez resigned as urser. SK Dominic Carlos volunteered to take the position. Upon motion made and seconded Dominic was approved as urser. Food for next Meeting: Greg Anthony will provide chili. 15. Report of Third Degree: None 17. Good of Order: rayers requested for: Good of the Order: Bud Fisher; Damian Leddesma; Ted asnak. 18. Closing Ceremonies: Closing rayer offered by: Fr. John Grace Meeting closed: 8:40 p.m. Respectfully Submitted by SK Leo McGarry, Faithful Scribe Color Corps Callouts SK Simon & Denis Rangel Funeral Saturday, February 10 11:00 AM Holy Family Church, San Diego 4th Degree xemplification Saturday, February 17, 12:00 M Town & Country Hotel, San Diego xemplification Mass Saturday, February 17, 4:00 M Town & Country Hotel, San Diego St. atricks Day arade Saturday, March 17, 10:30 AM Balboa ark, San Diego Feast of St. Joseph Sunday, March 18, 12 Noon Our Lady of the Rosary, Little Italy, San Diego Good Friday ro-life rocession Friday, March 30, Noon St. Josephs Cathedral, San Diego CA Good Friday Friday, March 30-2:00 M Our Mother of erpetual Help Church, l Cajon CA Balboa Assembly 0040 Officers Faithful Navigator SK Gregory Anthony GJAnthony.esq@gmail.com Faithful Friar Rev James D. Burson, CJM FrBurson@SDKofC.com Faithful Comptroller SK Jerry Kay, FN jkay@littleredtoolbox.com SK William Redmond billandliza@yahoo.com Faithful ilot SK Brian Satterlee b_satterlee@cox.net Faithful Admiral SK Jerry D Angelo jd angelo@sdkofc.com Faithful urser SK Dominic Carlos luv2aerate4u@aol.com Faithful Scribe SK Leo McGarry leogisela1@gmail.com Faithful Outer Sentinel SK Giuseppe Scire-Cimeco pizza@gmail.com Faithful Inner Sentinel SK Dennis O Connell delioc44@gmail.com One Year Trustee Tom Davis, FN tomd68@gmail.com Two Year Trustee Michael Campos, FN mcampos@camposphoto.net Three Year Trustee SK Hugh Largey, FN largey.hugh@gmail.com Color Corps Commander Tom Davis, FN tomd68@gmail.com page 3

5 page 4 Fr. John Grace 80th Birthday arty The members of St. Augustine KC Council #16237 hosted a 80th Birthday arty for Fr. John Grace. The party was held in the church hall at St. atrick Catholic Church in San Diego on January 25th which is his exact birthday. veryone from the entire parish was invited for the pot luck event. When Father Grace was invited to cut the cake, he took the 4th degree sword from SK Bill Redmond and proceeded to stab the cake. A good time was had by all. Some insight about Fr. Grace. He is the youngest of five children of dward Grace and Margaret O Sullivan. On Feb. 18, 1962, he was ordained to the riesthood in Sacred Heart Church in Rome, Italy. Fr. Grace joined the Knights of Columbus at Kass Council in Buena ark, CA in Oct. of 2000 and became a Sir Knight in He has held many offices of the Knight of Columbus from local Council Chaplain, Chapter Chaplain and California State Chaplain and including Supreme Office of KofC - Director of Chaplain rograms and Development and Assistant to the Supreme Chaplain, Archbishop William. Lori. Thank you for your leadership and guidance both as a priest and member of the Knights of Columbus. Funeral Mass for Msgr. Don Kulleck s Msgr. Don Kulleck Born: September 21, 1927 Ordained: February 2, 1952 assed: January 12, 2018 Among the full church gathering of friends and admirers who turned out at St. ius X parish in Chula Vista for the funeral of its former astor Monsignor Don Kulleck on Monday, January 22nd were San Diego Diocese Bishop Robert Mclroy, Auxiliary Bishop John Dolan, and Father Joe Carroll. ach spoke of their fond memories of Father Don who Msgr. Don Kulleck passed away this year at the age of 91. Their words echoed their mutual recollections that Fr. Kulleck took an unusually personal interest in caring for everyone who was ever a member of his flock. The Call Out response was also large due to the fact that Msgr. Don was so well known and loved by several generations during his service as a priest. KofC Color Corps presence at the funeral Mass for Msgr. Don Kulleck. Fourth Degree xemplification Candidate Information Saturday February 17, 2018 Town & Country Resort, Hotel Circle, San Diego, CA Hospitality Room (open) 8:00 AM Color Corps Competition 9:00 AM (ballroom) Registration 10:45 AM xemplification Line Up 11:45 AM Hospitality Room (open) 3 to 4 M Holy Mass 4:00 M Hospitality Room (open) 5 to 7 M Banquet & Social Hour 7:00 M Hospitality Room (open) 9 to 11 M Fourth Degree Membership Application - Form 4 is available from: Jerry Kay, Faithful Comptroller Completed, signed Form 4 along with a check for fees is due on February 3rd. The fees for the candidate are: xemplification fee $70.00 (includes candidate banquet ticket) 2018 dues $ Name Badge $ 5.00 Noon Lunch $ Total: $ Optional xpense for ladies & guests Ladies Noon Luncheon $ Saturday night Banquet Ticket $ Ladies Name Badge $ 5.00 Total: $ Official Dress for xemplification of the Fourth Degree: Candidates/Sideliners: Black, dark blue or dark gray suit, plain white shirt, black shoes, and black socks. Regular/traditional black tuxedo, black cummerbund, white shirt (without wing tips) and social baldric will also be allowed. A member serving in the armed forces of his country, full time police, firefighters or first responders may dress in their Class A uniform. Ladies dress appropriately (Dress or vening Attire) Reception for New Sir Knights Balboa Assembly 0040 Balboa Assembly invites the new Sir Knights of Balboa Assembly with their families and guests to a welcoming Reception Dinner. This is a FR event. Sir Knights Reception Dinner Sunday, February 18, 2017 At the Columbus Club, 4425 Home Ave, San Diego, CA Attire: Sir Knights in Tux or Suit, Ladies in Formal Wear 6:00 M Social 6:30 M Meal 7:00 M resentations

6 SK Lee Baesler Weds Leigh Merola On a beautiful Friday afternoon, February 2nd, Lee Baesler received the sacrament of matrimony in front of a record crowd. The wedding Mass was held at the Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcalá, San Diego, CA. The 3 p.m. Mass was officiated by 7 riests with Mission astor, Rev. eter scalante. The entire Mission Choir was in the balcony singing so gloriously. Fourteen Sir Knights were there in traditional regalia and swords. Yes, it was the wedding of the century. After the wedding, guests were invited to go to Our Mother of Confidence Catholic Church for a reception. The Sir Knights of Balboa Assembly wish Lee and Leigh a very happy married life. The couple will be taking a honeymoon trip to Rome, Italy. What a beautiful couple.

7 You are invited to the LIGHT and LIF 70x7 MOBIL ULTRASOUND I N I T I A T I V Si x t h Ann u a l Valentine s Celebration Lov e So n g s Co n c e r t, r i m e Rib Di n n e r, Da n c e & Si l e n t Auc t i o n Benefiting Our Opus VI partner Imperial Valley Culture of Life Saturday, February 10th, 2018 at the St. John of the Cross Church Hall 8066 Broadway, Lemon Grove, california Fr. d Horning - Keynote Speaker Imperial Valley Culture of Life SK Jesse Ramirez - Master of Ceremonies resident - KofC San Diego Chapter Registration/Social Hour and Silent Auction The Rey Vinole Quintet in Concert Dinner and rogram Valentine Dance 6:00 pm 6:30 pm 7:00 pm 7:30 pm Menu: Slow -Roasted rime Rib, paired up with Seared Golden-Brown Sea Scallops, Rice ilaf and Fresh Broccoli, with delicious Valentine s desserts provided by The French Gourmet gh Tickets: $25 per person $45 Couples $200 Table for 8 $160 arly Bird Special - Table of ight by Monday, February 5, 2018 Register on-line: and visit for updates For more info contact: SK Greg Anthony (858) SK Steve Beuerle (619) resented by Knights of Columbus - San Diego Chapter; KofC Balboa Assembly; KofC Councils: St. John of the Cross, Our Lady of the Rosary, t. Loma, Mary Star of the Sea and St. Brigid; all in cooperation with the Light and Life Foundation Light and Life 70 x 7 ULTRASOUND Instrument of Light and Life