KNIGHTLY NEWSLETTER. Holy Trinity Council # & Assembly #3097. Serving the Church and Community. November 2017.

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McGannon 692-3723 Faithful Captain: William Lussier 267-4590 Faithful Scribe: James Kellogg 425-530-0823 Next Council Mtg: Tuesday, Nov. 7, 6:30, Rm 12 w/ Assembly Mtg - 8PM Nov 11th Dinner at 6PM!

Please plan on joining us as we will also have a Special Recognition of Vietnam Veterans. (And please plan to help if you are able!) Hello Brothers, Why did you join the Knights of Columbus?

So, I got to thinking, "Why did you join the Knights of Columbus? So I would like to give you some of my thoughts on this question. People join groups for a multitude of reasons.

That being said, membership into a group can fulfill many needs, some of which people are not aware of.

1 KNIGHTLY NEWSLETTER Holy Trinity Council # & Assembly #3097 Serving the Church and Community November 2017 Grand Knight: George Harding Deputy Grand Knight: Jaime Rivera Recorder: John McGannon Financial Secretary: Bill Dewey Treasurer: Ronald Wilde Chancellor: Vacant Faithful Navigator: John Guerrero Faithful Comptroller: John McGannon Faithful Captain: William Lussier Faithful Scribe: James Kellogg Next Council Mtg: Tuesday, Nov. 7, 6:30, Rm 12 w/ Assembly Mtg - 8PM Nov 11th Dinner at 6PM! Jaime and crew promise to continue to impress with a dinner of Smothered Cube Steak, roasted potatoes, salad with Fruit Parfait on Angel Food Cake for dessert. $10/ea. 12 & under free. Please plan on joining us as we will also have a Special Recognition of Vietnam Veterans. (And please plan to help if you are able!) Hello Brothers, Why did you join the Knights of Columbus? The reason I asked that question last month was due to the low participation in our council meetings and events. In fact, it is always the same members getting involved in council events. So, I got to thinking, "Why did you join the Knights of Columbus? So I would like to give you some of my thoughts on this question. People join groups for a multitude of reasons. I have discovered that a major reason people join groups often results in some form of need satisfaction on the part of the individual. That being said, membership into a group can fulfill many needs, some of which people are not aware of. Therefore, did you join the Knights of Columbus for companionship, survival and security, affiliation and status, power and control or just plain achievement? What category do you fall into? The Knights of Columbus came together many years ago to accomplish several related tasks which have not changed over those years. America has changed. I realize that we have many older brothers that are not able to participate, however, there are many who can. We have many that work, as I do, but I still make an effort to get involved in this organization. Many brothers are married and have children and those children take priority. As Grand Knight I don't want you come to every meeting or every event, but I would like to ask you to consider coming to one or two of our council meetings, and participate in a few of our events, to see what we are doing and meet new brothers. Please give this some thought. Thank you. Vivat Jesus, George S Harding Grand Knight Grand Knight's Corner 1

Upcoming Dates for your Calendar: Sat, Oct 28: Tootsie Roll Drive, 10AM - 4PM @ Silverdale Safeway. POC: Mark Alcamo. Sun, Oct 29: Final Mass for Father Henri Hernando at HTP @ 4:00PM.

POC: John McGannon Sat, Nov 4: Communal Rosary @ 4:30 PM, in the Church. POC: Deacon Henry, Bill Lussier. Tues, Nov 7: Council Meeting @ 6:30 PM, Rm. 12. Assembly meeting to follow.

2 Upcoming Dates for your Calendar: Sat, Oct 28: Tootsie Roll Drive, 10AM - Silverdale Safeway. POC: Mark Alcamo. Sun, Oct 29: Final Mass for Father Henri Hernando at 4:00PM. Sun, Oct 29: Trunk or Treat, 5-7 PM, Church parking lot. Sat, Nov 4: Men s 9 AM, Social Hall. POC: Deacon Henry, Al Velez. Sat, Nov 4: 3rd Degree Bremerton. POC: John McGannon Sat, Nov 4: Communal 4:30 PM, in the Church. POC: Deacon Henry, Bill Lussier. Tues, Nov 7: Council 6:30 PM, Rm. 12. Assembly meeting to follow. Sat, Nov 11: Parish 6PM, Social Hall. POC: Jaime Rivera. Thurs, Nov 16: Life Planning & Benefits 6PM, Social Hall. POC: Bill Dewey and Rudy Camarce. Tues, Nov 28: Healing 7PM. POC: John Guerrero. Sun, Dec 3: First Sunday of Advent. Spotlighting Our Calendar: Final Fall Tootsie Roll Drive Day, Oct 28: We ll conduct our last Tootsie Roll Drive of the year this Saturday, the 28th, at the Silverdale Safeway off Bucklin Hill from 10-4PM. We had a surprisingly good day on the 21st, let s keep the momentum up this final donation day. Please make sure you show up (on time) if you ve signed up to help. POC: Mark Alcamo, Men s Breakfast, Nov 4: Last month we had 15 men for a great breakfast and talk from Todd Flowerday. This month we ll have biscuits and gravy and a talk from Deacon Henry on the Mass. Please make time to join us for an hour of good food and fellowship if you re able. Parish Dinner, Nov 11: Besides the good food and fellowship, we ll have a Special Ceremony and recognition of Vietnam Veterans at the Parish Dinner this month (which also happens to fall on Veterans Day, 99 years after the end of WWI). Welcome to our newest members: Nathan Wernke and Randy Paulino. Randy was exemplified on Oct. 16th and Nathan is a transfer into our Council. From the Feast of San Lorenzo Ruiz and San Pedro Calungsod procession on Sept. 30th. The Power of Prayer: We ask for your continued prayers for our Brothers currently dealing with health issues, including Tommy LaBombard, George & Bernice Zerr, and Ron & Terry Lokites, and any others you know of. Grant me, O Lord my God, a mind to know you, a heart to seek you, wisdom to find you, conduct pleasing to you, faithful perseverance in waiting for you, and a hope of finally embracing you. St. Thomas Aquinas

Notable Recent Events: From Father Henri s final Mass celebration

Bill Paxton receives Certificate for Sept 18th 1st Degree

DD Anthony Farrell presents John Guerrero award for our Pennies

First Degree Exemplification of Donovan Klega, Sept 18th.

Walter Bogaardt, 1st Degree Donovan Klega, Jay Klega, John

3 Notable Recent Events: From Father Henri s final Mass celebration at Bangor, Oct 14th. Bill Paxton receives Certificate for Sept 18th 1st Degree Exemplification dedicated to him. DD Anthony Farrell presents John Guerrero award for our Pennies for Heaven efforts. First Degree Exemplification of Donovan Klega, Sept 18th. The Team: Bill Lussier, Bill Dewey, John Guerrero, Tom Nealon, Walter Bogaardt, 1st Degree Donovan Klega, Jay Klega, John McGannon, Jack Seaman, George Harding, GK, and Anthony Farrell, DD. From 1st Degree Exemplification of Randy Paulino (3rd from left), on Oct. 16th. And between George Cruz and Ron Wilde is our State Deputy, Bob Baemmert. 3

Our Parish Dinner, Oct 14th: Just one month after our very successful Harvest Dinner Dance we had another

14th, the highlight of which was bidding farewell to the Paxsons who soon leave for Las Vegas.

Thank you to everyone that helped... Bill Dewey presents Joyce Paxson with a shawl for a farewell gift.

Recent Knight of the Month and Family of the Month Awardees: Family of the Month for August presentation to

4 Our Parish Dinner, Oct 14th: Just one month after our very successful Harvest Dinner Dance we had another typically successful Parish Dinner on Oct. 14th, the highlight of which was bidding farewell to the Paxsons who soon leave for Las Vegas. We had 85 meals paid for and we raised $597 - right on with our target goal of $600 net per Parish Dinner. Thank you to everyone that helped... Bill Dewey presents Joyce Paxson with a shawl for a farewell gift. Joyce Paxson sings God Bless America for us. Family of the Month for July presentation to Bill and Gail Dewey. Recent Knight of the Month and Family of the Month Awardees: Family of the Month for August presentation to Walter and Melodi Bogaardt. June: Walter Bogaardt Rodolfo & Lety Carmarce July: Art Edquid William & Gail Dewey Aug: Dan Collins Walter & Melodi Bogaardt Sept: William Anderson Edward & Teresita Quintanilla 4

At our Oct 16 First Degree Exemplification DD Anthony Farrell and our State Deputy, Bob Baemmert, presented John Guererro two awards for the past year: our first Star Council Award since 2009-10, a n

5 At our Oct 16 First Degree Exemplification DD Anthony Farrell and our State Deputy, Bob Baemmert, presented John Guererro two awards for the past year: our first Star Council Award since , a n d t h e S u p r e m e International Service Program Award, 5th Place, for our H e l p i n g P e o p l e w i t h Disabilities efforts (the Tootsie Roll Drives along with the work parties at Easter Seal Camp Stand by Me. ) Given the special recognition of two of the achievements of his fraternal year at the helm noted above, it is appropriate this month that we interview our most recent Council Grand Knight (and current Assembly Faithful Navigator), John Guerrero. John, of course, has held a number of important Knight positions for us, including as Chancellor, Deputy Grand Knight, and Grand Knight and Trustee (4 times). In fact, it was in 2009 that John introduced The Power of Ten concept to our Council. Mark: First, how long have you been a Knight, and what caused you to want to become one? John: I ve been a Knight for thirteen years and what caused me to want to become one was that I had the need to follow in my father s footsteps. You see, he was a well known knight and Grand Knight. When I was younger I followed him around to functions and activities. Thirteen years ago I was just sitting at home watching TV enjoying my retirement from working for over 30 years. I said to myself, I have to do something different! I knew there was a Knights of Columbus meeting that evening. I grabbed the Form 100 and went to Church, Rm 12. I walked in and handed them the Form 100 and said, I guess I m ready to become a Knight! Mark: Please share with us some thoughts on what it means to you to be a Knight, and what have you enjoyed most, or found most rewarding, about being a Knight? John: It s been a great pleasure to serve my Parish and Community; to evangelize and spread the Gospels, pray the rosary which is what Mother Mary wants us to be doing. Walking around as a Brother Knight witnessing us accomplish our respective goals, like the first Saturday Rosary, ushering, and Parish dinners. All of our accomplishments have been focused on the Power of Ten. The Power of Ten is a tool to promote Council communication. Mark: As Faithful Navigator, what are your hopes, plans and goals for the Assembly this Fraternal Year? John: As Faithful Navigator for the Holy Trinity Assembly I want to accomplish our tasks within our budget, including to sponsor a seminarian, provide a scholarship for a graduating senior, and to promote and support the color corps activities. I d like to duplicate this past Fraternal Year when we earned the Star Assembly Award. Mark: Finally, who is your favorite Saint? Or, in the same vein, is there a Christian life you find particularly inspiring? John: I d like to recognize the Blessed Santa Marian Kamalen, Our Lady of Fatima, and Our Lady of Guadalupe they all urge us to continue praying the Rosary. Mark: Great, John. Any last words? John: I d like to thank all my Brother Knights for their hard work this past Fraternal Year to accomplish our goal of Star Council Award. If we continue good communications we will accomplish all our goals! Newsletter Editor: Mark Alcamo, at: alcamos@comcast.net, or Please feel free to contact me with comments or suggestions, or if you d like to submit something. Thanks for reading...

6 LIFE PLANNING & BENEFITS EVENING PARISHIONERS AND KNIGHTS ARE INVITED TO LEARN MORE ABOUT LIFE PLANNING! Special Guests and Industry Professionals Will: Discuss Retirement Planning Strategies Reveal Long Term Care (LTC) trends and solutions in Washington State Discuss Insurance options for final expenses, survivor benefits and debt elimination. Address Wills and Estate planning Health & Financial Durable Power of Attorney Explain Charitable Bequests Offer Funeral Pre-planning advice and options Speakers: Dan O Keefe K of C Field Agent, professionals including estate attorney, CPA and funeral home representatives This is an informational presentation Sponsored by Knights of Columbus Holy Trinity Council Enjoy an evening snack and refreshments while learning important life planning ideas and having your questions answered Thursday November 16 th at 6:30-8:00PM in Holy Trinity Social Hall 4215 Pine Rd., Bremerton, WA. For more info, call Bill Dewey: , or Rudy Camarce:

7 MARK YOUR CALENDARS KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS HOLY TRINITY COUNCIL PARISH DINNER INCLUDES HONORING VETERANS WILL BE HELD SATURDAY EVENING NOVEMBER 11TH, 6:00PM IN SOCIAL HALL MENU SMOTHERED CUBE STEAK ROASTED POTATOES GREEN SALAD W/ TOMATOES & CUCUMBERS FRUIT SALAD FRUIT PARFAIT ON ANGEL FOOD CAKE CHILLED PUNCH HOT AND COLD BEVERAGES RAFFLE PRIZES DINNER - $10 KIDS 12 & UNDER FREE Come and enjoy the evening...wonderful FELLOWSHIP

KNIGHTLY NEWSLETTER. Holy Trinity Council # & Assembly #3097. Serving the Church and Community. January 2018

KNIGHTLY NEWSLETTER. Holy Trinity Council # & Assembly #3097. Serving the Church and Community. January 2018 KNIGHTLY NEWSLETTER Holy Trinity Council # 11789 & Assembly #3097 Serving the Church and Community January 2018 Grand Knight: John Guerrero 621-1944 Deputy Grand Knight: Jaime Rivera 434-6043 Recorder: