The Communicator Knights of Columbus Immaculate Conception Council 11991, Goose Creek, SC

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1 The Communicator Knights of Columbus Immaculate Conception Council 11991, Goose Creek, SC Volume 17, Issue 09 Editor: SK Steve Ekhaml, Lecturer March, 2015 Table of Contents GK Steven P. Gearhart Greetings Brother Knights, It really didn t matter whether or not Punxsutawney Phil saw his shadow or not on February 2 nd, we still have another 6 weeks of bone chilling weather in front of us so we might as well take advantage of it. As we enter the Lenten season, I first must reflect on the events of February. On the 5 th of February we conducted a First Degree Exemplification for three new Knights. We welcome to our order Brothers William Starnes, Brock Burdyl and Father Binil. Welcome to the Knights of Columbus and especially Council Please get involved we need your help. Contact your sponsor for assistance in finding an assignment. On Wednesday the 18 th, we celebrated Ash Wednesday which of course signifies the beginning of Lent and traditional Knights of Columbus activities. Many thanks to Larry Roberts and Russ Whited to championed the Valentines Dinner and Dance on February 14. A great crowd enjoyed the evening filled with the music from Brother Alex Batu. A delicious banquet was prepared by our Council culinary experts Brothers Remi Silva, Nazario Yangco and Frank DeAsis. Thanks to all that helped prepare, serve and of course clean up afterwards. On February 19 th Brothers Howard Jackson and Wayland Moody prepared a delicious steak and chicken dinner to show our appreciation to the wives of the Council. It was the largest contingency of Knights belonging to Council assembled together ever. I was overwhelmed when our group photo was taken to see so many Knights. Again, many thanks to those that prepared the meal, served the meal, and of course stayed to clean up. As we say goodbye to February there are many events schedule where all hands will be required in March. I ask you to circle your calendars on March 20 th and 27 th as Council will again be hosting the annual Message from Grand Knight & Active Military 2- Good of the Order; Birthdays/Anniversaries/Lenten Calendar 2-3 Announcements/Directors Messages 4- Knight & Family of the Month 4-8 Knights in Action 5- Insurance Update 6-9 Fourth Degree/Respect Life 9- First Degree Team/Prayer of the Month/Bonus Article 11- List of Officers and Directors ACTIVE MILITARY PLEASE PRAY FOR THE FOLLOWING ACTIVE DUTY PERSONNEL: Mohse E. Alcantara, USN; Sgt Bruce Gene Alexander, Jr, USMC; SSgt Mary Ault, USAF; David B. Blom, USN; MSgt Jason Brown, USAF; LCDR Samuel N. Caoile MD, USN; MSgt Thomas J Cardno, USMC; LTC Oscar K. Diano, USA; PV2 Carlos B. Eraula, USA; PO2 Francisco B. Eraula, USN; PFC Milton Grant, Jr, USMC; SGT John Paul Karabees, USA; Private Michael Luker, USAR; SGT William Lynch, USA; EDMC Scott MacFarlane, USN; Wilfredo Martell, USA; TSgt James McLarty, Army National Guard; SGT Arbie Ignatius Melendrez, USA; David & Zita Merrick, USAF; PFC Ken Mitre, USA; SGT Chris Moody, USA; SSG James Munro, USA; Kevin J. Nicastle; Capt. Melissa K. Opheim, USAF; Capt. Chris Pearson, USAF; Seaman Joseph F. Petrus, IV, USN; Anthony Dainell Pettigrew II, USA; LCpl Chris Schneider, USMC; SGT William H. Stasiek, USA; Saji Thomas; SSgt Randy Treadway, USAF; SPC David J. Turner, USA; TSgt Wilsen B. Villareal, USAF; Matt Winters, USAF; PO1 Michael Worthem, USN; SGT Charline Yangco Gallegos, USA; PO1 Robert W. Zahrn. Lord, hold our troops in Your loving hands. Protect them as they protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they perform on our behalf. We ask this in the name of Jesus, Our Lord and Savior. Amen If you have a family member in the active military and would like them added to the list, me at: sekhaml@gmail.com

2 Gearhart - Continued from page 1. Lenten fish fries. To our new Knights please take time to help. Volunteering takes a new perspective as these fish fries require a lot of man hours doing a lot of things out of their normal comfort zone. This tradition must be passed down because our Council serves the best fish in the Low Country during the Lenten season. Please get involved, watch the process, and be prepared to work. In March, I want to conduct a membership blitz especially during the Service Sunday week. We are in competition for Double Star award so why not try. Make sure you have in your possession an application to become a Knight, Form 100. Talk to the men in the parish that do not have the blue name badge, share your experiences and recruit. The Trustees continue their search for prospective Officers for Fraternal year If you have the time and desire to become a leader of men, the Trustees are looking for you. Please do a self-check on what you have contributed this past year to support the Council and what you might like to do next year to insure the continuation of Yours in Christ, Steve Gearhart, Grand Knight Good of the Order Let us continue to pray for the complete healing of Past State Deputy Richard Koehler, Deacon Joe Anonie and his wife Carolyn; Thomas Karabees, PGK; Brother John Sheil and his wife Wilma; Brother John Mallon and his wife, Cheryl; SK George Barber, PGK, Council 6726; Jean Tenney; Lynn Cousino wife of Brother FN Mike Cousino, PGK; Sherry Flinn; Brother Joshua T. Lowe; SK Tony Baiocco, PGK, Eugene Alaura, PGK, Brother John Vohs, Violet King, Jane Kubasko, Catalina Wilson mother of Brother Joe Schepisi, Warren Schepisi son of Brother Joe Schepisi; Charles Spigelmire; Anne Snyder, wife of Brother Ron Snyder, PGK; Lynnette Bunton, wife of Brother Windell Bunton. Birthdays and Anniversaries March Birthdays: 1 David Pappas, Jr; 4 John Sheil; 5 Ernesto Guadalupe; 10 Ivan Miguel-Gutierrez; 11 Alan Miles; 13 Gilles Rossignol; 14 Christopher Calso; 15 Joseph L. O Saben; 16 Jon Allen; 17 Michael Boone; 18 Deacon Daniel McNerny; 19 Jonathan Fischer; 21 Kenneth Kosobud; 23 Michael Showers; 24 Robert Dunigan; 25 Gustavo Cobena; 28 Gustavo Cobena Macas; 31 Joshua Hunt, Abe Merriam. March Anniversaries: 22 - Jack & Joanne Collier; 25 - Mark & Donita Haught, Robert & Maty Lopez. Lenten Calendar Second Sunday of Lent (Sunday, March 1, 2015) Greetings Brother Knights, DGK Frank Strunk Habitat for Humanity This year Habitat for Humanity is scheduled to build two new homes for disadvantaged families in Berkeley County. Both projects are located in Moncks Corner with each having a project name. The Community Build is located at 211 Cooper Street and the Circle of Faith is located at 213 Cooper Street. This year, my intentions are to get the Knights of Columbus Council involved with the Habitat for Humanity. These homes are built by volunteers like you and I to provide a safe and warm habitat for families who can t afford this comfort. You are not required to be a licensed contractor, electrician or plumber because there are professionals to lead the construction process. Habitat for Humanity is one of three hot items that the Supreme Council recognizes for Community Service so why can t we as a Council get involved. There is always a 2 Feast of Saint Patrick (Tuesday, March 17, 2015) Feast of Saint Joseph (Thursday, March 19, 2015) Third Sunday of Lent (Sunday, March 8, 2015) Fourth Sunday of Lent (Sunday, March 15, 2015) Fifth Sunday of Lent (Passion) (Sunday, March 22, 2015) Palm Sunday (Sunday, March 29, 2015) Holy Thursday (Thursday, April 2, 2015) Good Friday (Friday, April 3, 2015) Holy Saturday (Saturday, April 4, 2015) Easter (Sunday, April 5, 2015)

3 Strunk - Continued from page 1. job for you. The following is a schedule for each project: Community Build Circle of Faith March 4,5,7 Siding and interior walls Interior walls and cabinets March 11,12,and 14: Cabinets and trim Wood Trim, A/C installation, shelves March 18,19,and 21: Trim, A/C installation Assorted Shelves, landscaping. Hopefully, I will see you on the site and always remember that if you physically unable to work on the construction site, the ReStore in Goose Creek can use your assistance. Vivat Jesus, SK Frank Strunk, DGK Announcements The Adorno Fathers Lenten Mission Concert March 12 th, Thursday at 7PM, in the Church Lenten Fish Fry s March 20, Fish Fry, 5:30pm 7:00pm March 27, Fish Fry, 5:30pm 7:00pm Located in the Community Center Highway Clean Up March 14 th, meet 7:30am at the Community Center Daryl J. Lareau, Warden Warden s Message To assist in facilitating our monthly meetings, here are a couple of reminders: 1. All Knights must possess a current and signed membership card. You will be asked to produce your membership card by the Warden, the Inside Guard, or the Outside Guard. 2. During the business meetings and O&D meetings, please be respectful when a brother knight has the floor. It can become distracting and confusing when there are other conversations on different subjects in different areas of the room. If you have any questions about these two items, you can talk with me at church, the business meeting, or the O&D meeting. Your Brother Knight, Daryl J. Lareau, Warden 3 Service Sunday March 15 th, 9:30am Mass March Blood Drive March 15 th, Community Center Your help is needed, due to the recent severe weather many of the scheduled blood drives have been cancelled and the supply has been severely affected. Can you help? T The Taste of Goose Creek Saturday, April 18th Website Did you know that you can also view the Communicator and the Calendar on the K of C website: or kofc11991.com via UKnight on the kofc.org website. Happy St. Patrick s Day

4 Knights in Action MEMBERSHIP Worthy brothers you have done extremely well this year in recruiting. I am asking that you don t stop now, but continue to recruit. We have an opportunity to be a double star council and I know that we can do it. I ask that you think about your family members, friends and people sitting next to you in church. Ask someone and tell them why you joined the Knights and what you have experienced since joining. The worst things that can happen is they say no thanks, but you have the knowledge that you asked them and they won t be one of the people that say the only reason I was not a knight is because no one asked me. Knight of the Month SK Edward Cavadias TABS FOR RONALD McDONALD HOUSE We are now working on our 131 st gallon of tabs. We have averaged 10 gallons a year for the past 13 years. I hope that we can do even better. Remember to remove the tabs from beer, soda, or any can with a tab. Here again you can help our number grow by asking people to save them for you (us). Tabs can be left at the community center, put in the stamp box, given to me any time or we can make arrangements to meet. STAMPS FOR SISTER OF CHARITY We are also doing a great job here also. I will be sending out our 6 th box of stamps with the next week. Please continue to collect and drop off stamps to me or leave them in the box in the church vestibule. Family of the Month The Harold Phillips Family Receiving Their Award from GK Steve Gearhart RESPECT LIFE I (WE) need your help. 40 Days for Life is ongoing and we are having trouble filling all of the time slots. In the past we have had a lot of seniors that would fill in position, but they are not able to do the things they once did and being out in the night and early morning is not possible. I ask each knight and their family members to think and pray about being able to do something. You do not have to do 2, 3, or 4 hours, but you can if you would like too, a single hour would help. What you do is pray. We are there to peacefully interact with individuals that may want information for themselves or others. You must sign a sheet that states you will peacefully be there. For more information you can ask anyone on the ICC Respect Life Committee, John Flinn, Michael Cousino, Tim Kenefick, Jerry Caoile, Larry Roberts, Annette Griebsch, Helen Hernandez, John Mallon or Lily Henley. Your Brother Knight, John Flinn, PGK, Membership Director 4

5 KOC Council Sunday Breakfast for Charity Knights of Columbus Council 11991sponsored a Breakfast on Sunday (8 Feb 2015) from 730AM to 1100AM. The Knights served up a delicious meal of scrambled eggs, French toast, hash browns, buttered toast, ham complete with pineapple slices and assorted beverages. The Knights served more than 90 meals and generated $448 dollars which will be donated to Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone for the Bishops Guatemalan Ultrasound Program! Thanks to the generosity of the parishioners and the hard work of our Knights, Council has been successful in reaching its assigned goal in this very worthy Charity!!! The Knights will continue to sponsor monthly breakfasts for charity one Sunday each month. Please watch the Sunday Bulletin or go to the KOC Council Website for dates. Special thanks to Deacon Larry Roberts and his 'Sunday Breakfast Team' for a job well done! Next month DGK Frank Strunk and his 'Sunday Breakfast Team' will host the breakfast. Dear Brother Knights, Insurance Update Christopher Brennan, Fraternal Agent Only Having Insurance Through Work Doesn t Work! Do you know anyone whose life or career has drastically changed during these years of economic downturn? It s very likely that someone in your immediate or extended family or group of friends is facing financial uncertainty. Maybe there s a possibility that you (or your spouse) could lose your job or change employers. Too many people have often relied on group term life insurance as their only safety net. Often, this insurance is an employee benefit provided at low or no cost. The existence of this coverage might convince someone that personally-owned life insurance is not necessary. But only having through work insurance can leave you and your family vulnerable. Most group life insurance policies are limited in amount, which may be tied to salary or some other benchmark. These numbers are often capped, and this cap may be dangerously low when compared to your family s actual needs. In fact, a detailed needs analysis that evaluates your specific situation, will likely show that any employer-provided coverage fails. In addition, the amount of group insurance offered is almost always reduced, sometimes dramatically, when you retire. You could one day find yourself without coverage, and if your health has changed (which it will as you age), you might also find yourself unable to secure individual protection. At the very least, it will definitely be more expensive. Your Brother Knight, Donald Bailey Community Director While group life insurance can help, it does not replace the need for individually owned life insurance. I ll be happy to meet with you and provide a no-cost needs analysis, so you ll know exactly where you stand. Chris Brennan Knights of Columbus Field Agent christopher.brennan@kofc.org 5

6 Valentines Day Dance KOC Council held its annual Valentines Dance on Saturday evening February 14 th. The attendance was great with more than 70 Knights, their spouses or dates attending. In many cases the Knights brought their children and made it great family night out! The food was plentiful and delicious and included a choice of several main courses, side dishes, an abundance of appetizers and assorted deserts and beverages. The event was filled with song and dance as well as games, door prizes, and drawings for gifts. SK Michael P. Cousino, PGK FOURTH DEGREE We are now approaching the final half of the Fraternal Year, and it seems that time doesn t slow for anyone or anything. Several of the Assembly Knights and I had the pleasure and privilege of observing and participating in the 69th Exemplification of the Fourth Degree held at Our Lady of the Hills in Irmo. SK Steve Ekhaml, SK Steve Gearhart and I participated as part of the Honor Guard and candidate escorts. Also in attendance was SK Tom Gasparich, SK Christian Leblanc from the Charleston Assembly), and SK Frank Strunk with his wife, Carol, who welcomed sixty new Sir Knights into the Patriotic arm of the Knights. We extend congratulations and consider it an honor to now address our newest Sir Knights SK Francisco Bautista (Lydia), and SK Raymond Dohm. The Honoree for the Degree was Fr. Matthew Gray, parochial vicar at St. Joseph s Church in Columbia, who had the pleasure of Knighting four members of his parish, including his father. The Assembly continues to pour out in charity to those in most need. At the February meeting, the Assembly approved a donation of $500 to the Felician Sisters in Walterboro to help restock their barren food pantry shelves, and also donated $250 to Fr. Robert Higgins to support his work at the VA Hospital and Charleston Port Seafarer Society. Your Brother Knight, Donald Bailey Community Director Knights proud of their membership will wear their name badges anytime they are at Church. 6 We conducted a Patriotic Rosary at Immaculate Conception which was attended by about fifteen of the members of the Youth Ministry and Youth for Life programs, and about twenty parishioners. There were enough students that it was conducted as a Living Rosary where each of them presented a Hail Mary during each decade, and they thoroughly enjoyed it. I heard several talking about inviting friends the next time. Sir Knights, I can t answer why this prayerful service keeps drawing me back, but believe God has a direct hand in it. Every time we conduct the Patriotic Rosary, it seems to have a greater spiritual meaning. We ask that Our Lady would accept our prayerful offering and lay it at the feet of her Divine Son. I would suggest we as an Assembly conduct another Patriotic Rosary around the next holiday and as always extend an invitation through our respective Councils to all of our district parishes. (Note to self: Next time conduct the Patriotic Rosary outdoors with dogs, chips and refreshments to follow. ICC has a fairly good sized picnic area and grill, as does Hanahan Council Home.) NOTE THE MEETING CHANGES: The March 11th meeting will be a Pot Luck family social hosted at the Summerville Council Home, 205 Eagle Drive, Summerville, SC starting at 7 pm to

7 Stand for Those Who Cannot Stand for Themselves PGK John Flinn proudly represents KOC Council as the Council liaison with the Immaculate Conception Catholic Church Respect Life Committee which is Chaired by Mrs. Marie Annette Griebsch. Currently the Respect Life Committee is working day and night to focus attention on abortion by holding silent vigils at the Abortion Mill located in St. Andrews in the 40 Days for Life Campaign. Brother Knights, your help is needed. Please contact Annette or Brother John and find out what you can do to end the tragedy that is abortion. Call today and volunteer to pray the Rosary in a silent peaceful vigil to protect those who cannot protect themselves. Brothers, this is your chance to stand for those who cannot stand for themselves!!! welcome the new Sir Knights and their families. Since it is near St. Patrick s Day, I encourage an Irish theme. Time and schedule permitting, I have asked (actually begged is more accurate) SK Tom Gasparich to provide his tasty corned-beef and cabbage casserole that was a hit last year, and Lynn and I will provide a shepherd s pie. She also has a very good recipe for Guinness chocolate cake. I ask all attendees to provide any recipe that would fit in well with a St. Patrick s Day theme, and as is customary, don t forget to wear the GREEN. The Trustees have been appointed as the Nominating Committee to prepare a slate of officers for the next Fraternal Year. It is not too early to consider stepping into a position of leadership for our Assembly and all positions are available. If you recognize a Sir Knight who you believe would be a good candidate for an officer position or would like to self-nominate, you are encouraged to talk with any of the Trustees or to me. The slate of officers needs to be posted by the April 8th meeting for voting at our May 13th meeting. The Color Corps continues to remain busy. Special thanks to Commander SK Jerry Tenney, SK Orlando Cabading, SK Adrian Maravilla, SK Steve Gearhart and SK Steve Ekhaml for providing the Honor Guard at the Immaculate Conception Confirmation for 58 confirmed, as well as all the Sir Knights who attended as observers. We will have another opportunity at Divine Redeemer in April and have already received a request to provide an Honor Guard at Immaculate Conception on Holy Thursday to escort the Eucharist from Church to the Adoration station in the Community Center. Last year s ceremony was extremely moving and I invite all Sir Knights to participate knowing that you may also have events planned at your respective Parish. Please continue to reach out to our Third Degree Knights and strongly encourage them to join our ranks. We need our patriotic Catholic Americans! The next Fourth Degree Exemplification will be held on June 13th. Chairwoman Ms. Marie Annette Griebsch I ask that all continue to bring toiletry articles to any of our meetings and socials throughout the year. These items will be collected and shared with the Walterboro Veteran s Victory Home, the VA Hospital and the Charleston Port Seafarer Society (Fr. Higgins). Also, the good Sisters in Kingstree humbly ask for help in replenishing their food pantry. At each meeting, social or gathering we will have a box available in which to put any type of non-perishable canned, bulk or paper goods. These we will then deliver to the Felician Sisters in Kingstree. PGK John Flinn 7 RESPECT LIFE From: Anne Hobday, Executive Director, 40 Days for Life, Charleston SC The Lenten edition of 40-DAYS FOR LIFE is now in full swing and will conclude on Palm Sunday, March 29th. I know each Council will be actively involved with this critical and prayerful silent vigil, although I have been receiving notices that many of the hours during the week remain vacant! It is my hope that members of our Assembly will find additional time, even an hour

8 77777 &&&& Patriotic Rosary Immaculate Conception Church Knights of Columbus and Youth Ministry Program February 2015 or two sufficient time to pray a Rosary to inspire an end to the murder of the unborn, for the closure of this clinic, and to pray for the conversion of hearts and of souls. Thank you for your continued dedication to the cause! See: & Find us on Facebook! From: Brian Fischer, Co-founder and President, Online for Life Most Americans are vehemently opposed to taxpayer dollars being used to fund the killing of innocent lives in the womb. But many Americans think that government-funded Planned Parenthood is too big and too entrenched to take a stand against. We at Online for Life think differently. Because we believe that every life is precious, we are compelled to make our voices heard and tell the government to stop using our tax dollars to fund abortions. Demand that Congress withdraw the more than $500 million in tax revenue that the U.S. government sends to Planned Parenthood each year. Only when we stand together will we force Washington to listen. Thank you for all you do to stand up for Life! So Every Child Makes Their Mark! See: Please also mark your calendars for: Third Saturday of every month Priests for Life Prayer Vigil, 8 am Pray the Rosary in front of the abortion mill. Friday, April 3rd from 8 AM to noon - Good Friday Event - in front of the clinic (more details to follow later) More important dates to enter into your calendar! March 7, 2015, the 2nd South Carolina Men s Conference will be held at St. Philip Neri Church featuring nationally known speakers, Mass with Bishop Robert Guglielmone, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, and the Sacrament of Reconciliation throughout the day. The theme is Building Men of God. It is now an annual conference sponsored by the South Carolina State Council Knights of Columbus in support of the Diocese of Charleston. Cost is minimal compared to the benefits gained. $32 with the Knights of Columbus discount. Register at: or contact State Treasurer Ed Griffin at (864) or edgriffin17@gmail.com. Preregistration is $42 ($32 with a KofC discount), or $52 at the door. I will be leaving about 5:00pm Friday evening, March 6 and will have room for one additional person at the hotel room. I will return Saturday, March 7th following the conference (and dinner with my grandson who attends Winthrop University). Call me if you would like to travel with me. 8 MARRIAGE ENCOUNTER A Weekend of Discovery.. A Lifetime of Love!

9 FIRST DEGREE TEAM Please consider becoming an active member of the First Degree team and be the first to welcome new members into our Fraternal Order. All positions require a backup and currently there are too few extras other than the original team member. Positions are as follows: Grand Knight - Lengthy vocal position. Opens the degree from the podium. Warden - Minimal vocal lines. Leads the candidates to the Council Chamber and presents them to the Chancellor. Inside Guard - Starts the proceedings. Chancellor - The degree is centered about this position. Deputy Grand Knight - Mainly in the middle of the degree. Aids/ Guards - Escorts the inductees in. No vocals involved. These positions are very rewarding in spirit and fellowship. What are the requirements to be a Degree Team member? Be a Third Degree Knight. All positions have a written script to follow. Please consider volunteering to participate in this vital function for OUR Council Be part of our Team frankifox@bellsouth.net SK Frank Strunk DGK Council Faithful Outer Sentinel Assembly 1900 PRAYER OF THE MONTH PRAYER OF THE MONTH: Lenten Prayer for Spiritual Renewal God, heavenly Father, look upon me and hear my prayer during this holy Season of Lent. By the good works you inspire, help me to discipline my body and to be renewed in spirit. Without You I can do nothing. By Your Spirit help me to know what is right and to be eager in doing Your will. Teach me to find new life through penance. Keep me from sin, and help me live by Your commandment of love. God of love, bring me back to You. Send Your Spirit to make me strong in faith and active in good works. May my acts of penance bring me Your forgiveness, open my heart to Your love, and prepare me for the coming feast of the Resurrection of Jesus. 9 Give your spouse a special gift that keeps on giving! For more information call (803) You can also apply online at: scmarriagematters.org. Vivat Jesus! SK Michael P. Cousino, PGK FN Assembly 1900 ASSEMBLY CALENDAR OF EVENTS: March 2015: 1 Scout Sunday Mass at the Cathedral of St. John the Baptist, 11:15am. All Scouts welcome with Class A Uniform. Arrive by 10:45 am. Point of contact: Hilda Szwast (843) South Carolina Catholic Men s Conference, Ft. Mill, SC 8 Daylight Saving s Time begins 11 Assembly 1900 Welcoming Social (with a St. Patrick s Day theme) 7 pm at Summerville Council Home 23 Knights of Columbus Day of the Unborn Child 29 Palm Sunday; Knights of Columbus Founders Day April 2015: 2 Holy Thursday 3 Good Friday 4 Holy Saturday 5 Easter 8 Assembly 1900 O&D Meeting, 7:30 pm, Business Meeting 8 pm at Summerville Council Home 27 Confirmation at Divine Redeemer, 6 pm (Will confirm if a Fourth Degree Honor Guard is required) BONUS ARTICLE Question: What Are the Twelve Fruits of the Holy Spirit? Answer: We all should know the seven Gifts of the Holy Spirit, but few are familiar with the Twelve Fruits of the Holy Spirit which are: charity (or love), joy, peace, patience, benignity (or kindness), goodness, longanimity (or long suffering), mildness, faith, modesty, continency (or self-control) and chastity. All of these should be goals to strive for during this Lenten period and always. PRAYER REQUESTS: For the good of the order, please keep in your prayers: SK Stephen Dunlap, PSD, SK Richard Koehler PSD FM, SK Ron Povero PSD FM, SK Charlie Spigelmire, SK John Vohs, SK Dr. Heinz Greibsch, SK Stanley Marty Kozakiewicz; SK John and Cherie Mallon, SK John and Wilma Sheil, SK Robert Rose, SK James Hughes, SK Jack and Sharon Walsh, Mrs. Susan Gotheridge, Mrs. Tina Canant, Mrs. Helen Mireles, Mrs. Virginia Blair, Ms. Katie Schaefer, Mrs. Ann Snyder, Mrs. Lynn Cousino, Mrs. Sarah Trapp, Mrs. Kenneth Heider, Mrs. Minnie Cooper, Mrs. Donna Barber, and for all Knights. I ask for your continued prayers of support and encouragement for SK Jerry Caoile and SK Robert Cox as they continue their studies

10 Lord, during this Lenten Season, nourish me with Your Word of life and make me one with You in love and prayer. Fill my heart with Your love and keep me faithful to the Gospel of Christ. Give me the grace to rise above my human weakness. Give me new life by Your Sacraments, especially the Mass. Father, our source of life, I reach out with joy to grasp Your hand; let me walk more readily in Your ways. Guide me in Your gentle mercy, for left to myself I cannot do Your Will. Father of love, source of all blessings, help me to pass from my old life of sin to the new life of grace. Prepare me for the glory of Your Kingdom. I ask this through our Lord, Jesus Christ, Your Son, Who lives and reigns with You and the Holy Spirit, one God, forever. Amen. for the Diaconate program, and for those other young men and women progressing in their religious discernment and studies. Continue to pray for the safe return from deployment of our Faithful Captain SK Patrick Dermody. And continue to keep our military servicemen and women those who are now where many of us once were - in your thoughts and prayers, as well as those in public safety. Pray for all those sick and in distress, relatives, friends and associates. It is a great time to be a Catholic and always a great time to be an active Knight. I ask all to keep actively recruiting our patriotic Knights. Vivat Jesus! SK Michael P. Cousino, PGK Faithful Navigator 10

11 Immaculate Conception Parish Council Officers and Directors Website: (kofc11991.com) Position Name/Wife Phone (843) Chaplain Rev. Jason Caganap Grand Knight Steven Gearhart*/Nan Deputy Grand Knight Frank Strunk*/Carol Financial Secretary Lawrence Roberts, PGK*/Pam Recorder William Davis* Treasurer Joseph O Saben/Lorraine osaben@carolinaone.com Chancellor Windell Bunton/Bernadette bunnylane@comcast.net Advocate John Camp* twoputtt@comcast.net Warden Daryl Lareau/Saundra ds.lareau@gmail.com Inside Guard Paul Reece/Carmen cpreece@bellsouth.net Outside Guard John Sheil*/Wilma no@ .com Lecturer Steve Ekhaml*/Bridget sekhaml@gmail.com Trustee 1 Yr. John Flinn, PGK*/Irmy john.flinn@comcast.net Trustee 2 Yr. Michael Cousino, PGK*/Lynn poppop7122@yahoo.com Trustee 3 Yr. Russ Whited, PGK*/Mary russ@ask4russ.com District Deputy Patrick Davis davispatric@gmail.com State Deputy Frank Davis*/Sharon fdavis932@sc.rr.com Field Agent Christopher Brennan/Joy christopher.brennan@kofc.org Program Director Frank Strunk*/Carol frankifox@bellsouth.net Church Director Michael Arcady*/Cindy arkdsfree@aol.com Youth Director Thomas Arnold tarnold@alutiiq.com Vocation Chairman Edward Cavadias*/Teresa ecavadias@att.net Community Director Donald Bailey/Renee patriotcause@homesc.com Pro-Life Representative John Flinn, PGK*/Irmy john.flinn@comcast.net Council Director Robert Ashton/Andrea adak80@gmail.com Public Relations Donald Bailey/Renee patriotcause@homesc.com Family Director Edward Cavadias*/Teresa ecavadias@att.net Membership Director John Flinn, PGK*/Irmy john.flinn@comcast.net Recruitment Committee Michael Cousino, PGK*/Lynn poppop7122@yahoo.com Recruitment Committee Russ Whited, PGK*/Mary russ@ask4russ.com Recruitment Committee Thomas Karabees, PGK* karabeeste@comcast.net Retention Chairman John Flinn, PGK*/Irmy john.flinn@comcast.net Charity Committee Ronald Snyder, PGK/Anne etcs30@gmail.com Charity Committee Russ Whited, PGK/Mary russ@ask4russ.com Charity Committee Howard Jackson, PGK/Diane howardja@sc.rr.com Faithful Navigator Michael Cousino, PGK*/Lynn poppop7122@yahoo.com Communicator Editor Steve Ekhaml*/Bridget sekhaml@gmail.com 1 st Degree Team Captain Frank Strunk*/Carol frankifox@bellsouth.net An * after the name indicates a Fourth Degree Knight. 11

12 Knights of Columbus - Council Immaculate Conception Catholic Church 510 St. James Avenue, Goose Creek, SC ADDRESS CORRECTION REQUESTED TO: