Knights of Columbus CHARITY * UNITY * FRATERNITY * PATRIOTISM Father Gabriel Council #3746 Visit:

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1 Knights of Columbus CHARITY * UNITY * FRATERNITY * PATRIOTISM Father Gabriel Council #3746 Visit: S. Dairy Rd, Melbourne, FL COUNCIL BULLETIN DECEMBER 2016 Council Meetings - 2 nd & 4 th Tuesday of the 7:00pm Columbus Club Meeting - 3 rd Monday of the 7:00pm Father Gabriel Council Officers & Directors COUNCIL ************ ************ Grand Knight Orlando Rodriguez (321) Deacon/Spiritual Advisor Edward Stives (321) Deputy Grand Knight Vincent J. Greco (904) Financial Secretary Thomas W. Smith (321) Chancellor Witold Abramowicz (321) Recorder Ivan Sanchez (321) Treasurer Joe Laurino (321) Warden Frank A. Meyer (321) Lecturer Raul Ortega (321) Advocate Gregory Schwendeman (321) Inside Guard Dave Defino (818) Outside Guard Peter Tessier TBD 1 st Year Trustee Herman F. Bishop (321) nd Year Trustee Clifford R. Fisher (321) rd Year Trustee Robert Jones Jr. (321) FOURTH DEGREE ************ *********** Faithful Navigator Aaron Royer (321) COLUMBUS CLUB ************ *********** President Vito Barbieri (603) Vice President Thomas Smith (321) Rental Agent Vito Barbieri (603) Secretary Treasurer Edward P. Reilly Andy Berman (321) (321) LADIES AUXILIARY ************ *********** President TBD TBD Vice President TBD TBD PERMANEMT COMMITTEES ************ *********** Church Director Chip Allen (321) Community Director TBD TBD Council Director TBD TBD Family Director Raul Ortega (321) Youth Director Herman F. Bishop (321) Membership Director Gregory Schwendeman (321) Retention Director Deacon Ed Stives (321) Fraternal Benefits Mordecai Katz (321) Public Director Joe Laurino (321) Scrapbook Chairperson TBD TBD Bulletin Editor Raul Ortega (321) Bulletin Photographer Ariana Ortega H. (321) STATE OFFICERS ************ *********** District Deputy Vincent Modeen (321) District Warden Doug Blair (321) ***COUNCIL URGENT NOTICES *** Council Lounge Open Every Friday from 5 to 11pm, Kitchen serves from 6 to 8pm Visit our newly designed website!! Forward any comments/suggestions to council.editor@kofc3746.com Grand Knight s Message A Message from Supreme Brother Knights & Council Family, Let us protect Christ in our lives, so that we can protect others, so that we can protect creation! (3/19/13) The vocation of being a "protector", however, is not just something involving us Christians alone; it also has a prior dimension which is simply human, involving everyone. It means protecting all creation, the beauty of the created world, as the Book of Genesis tells us and as Saint Francis of Assisi showed us. It means respecting each of God s creatures and respecting the environment in which we live. (3/19/13) Please, I would like to ask all those who have positions of responsibility in economic, political and social life, and all men and women of goodwill: let us be "protectors" of creation, protectors of God s plan inscribed in nature, protectors of one another and of the environment. (3/19/13) To protect creation, to protect every man and every woman, to look upon them with tenderness and love, is to open up a horizon of hope; it is to let a shaft of light break through the heavy clouds; it is to bring the warmth of hope! (3/19/13) Let us be renewed by God s mercy and let us become agents of this mercy, channels through which God can water the earth, protect all creation and make justice and peace flourish. (3/31/13) The book of Genesis tells us that God created man and woman entrusting them with the task of filling the earth and subduing it, which does not mean exploiting it, but nurturing and protecting it, caring for it through their work. (5/1/13)... this task entrusted to us by God the Creator requires us to grasp the rhythm and logic of creation. But we are often driven by pride of domination, of possessions, manipulation, of exploitation; we do not care for it, we do not respect it, we do not consider it as a free gift that we must care for. (6/5/13, Environment). Have a very Merry and Safe Christmas & New Years!! Vivat Jesus, Grand Knight/Orlando Rodriguez

2 Soul Food for Thought December Saints Council Family, Continuing with our Saints of the Month for December: December 3 rd. is the feast day of St. Francis Xavier( ). December 6 th. is the feast day of St. Nicholas(350). December 7 th. is the feast day of St. Ambrose( ) was born in Trier Germany. December 9 th. is the feast day of St. Juan Diego. December 13 th. is the feast day of St. Lucy(304). December 14 th. is the feast day of St. John of the Cross( ). December 21 st. is the feast day of St. Peter Canisius was born a renowned Dutch Jesuit Catholic priest. December 23 rd. is the feast day of St. John of Kanty. December 25 th. is the celebration of the birth of Christ. December 27 th. is the feast day of St. John Apostle. December 29 th. is the feast day of St. John Becket. December 31 st. is the feast day of St. Sylvester(335). Please find a complete story on each Saint noted above in the PDF file on our website at: Council Deacon s Message: Yours in Christ, Deacon Ed HAVE A VERY MERRY & HOLY CHRISTMAS!! US ARMED SERVICES VETERAN BROTHER KNIGHTS A Veteran is someone who, at one point in their life, wrote a blank check made payable to "The United States of America", for an amount of "up to and including my life." Author Unknown KNIGHTS of COLUMBUS COUNCIL#3746 UNITED STATES ARMED FORCES VETERANS AIR FORCE Duty Tour ARMY Duty Tour MARINES Duty Tour NAVY Duty Tour Edward P. Reilly Joseph A. Dobbin Rev.Rick W.Beauton Frank Gallagher --- Jules Moquin Herman F. Bishop William Scott --- Anselm Berman Jr Anthony Sluzenski Edward Stives William Skinner Stephen M. Cona Clifford Fisher Vincent Modeen Vito Barbieri Richard Klenotich Ron Berthelette James Weppler Raul Ortega Thank you for serving our country and protecting our freedom! (Please forward any corrections or additions as well as names and data of additional council member veterans to: council.editor@kofc3746.com) 2

3 With Honor & In Special Recognition December Knight of the Month BK Edward P. Reilly Our very special thanks to Brother Ed who is one of our key stone Knights! Brother Ed is always involved, initiated projects, holding council office and a very important part of our degree teams. This Brother Knights pulls his weight and then some! December Family of the Month BK Jeff & Briana Halverson The Halverson Family is always there for the our Council! You will find Brother Jeff in the kitchen or serving on Friday nights. Ariana, his daughter, helps out by serving our guests and helping with the clean up. The whole family pitches in. We are lucky to have them as our support! Thank you to all of you for all the hard work! GK Orlando Rodriguez KofC SERVICE RECOGNITION For those Brother Knights who have served our Knights of Columbus Order for over 15 years: NOTE: If you have 15 or more years of service, please your name/anniversary date/years of service to: council.editor@kofc3746.com. Its easy: Just click on the link!!! COUNCIL CHARITY & SOCIAL FUNCTIONS Brother Knight Years of Service Anniversary Date Joseph Cerino 65 February 1, 2016 Dante D. Cianelloi 56 March 1, 2016 Daniel M. Brinkman 50 April 1, 2016 PGK Alfred Cordova 50 November 1, 2016 Edward P. Reilly 40 September 1, 2016 Robert Jones 38 April 1, 2016 Andy Berman 30 January 1, 2016 Francis A. Blain 30 February 1, 2016 Frank M. Facciobene 30 TBD PGK/FDD Tony Vecchi 28 January 2, 2016 PGK Raul Ortega 27 September1, 2016 James M. Arno 26 August 1, 2016 Vince Greco James E. Carroll 15 March 7, 2016 O.L.L. Coffee & Donuts After 8 & 10:30am Masses Now through April 02, 2017 Join us and let s get to know each other!!! FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER & OUR COUNCIL FAMILY In your prayers, please remember the souls of all our departed Brother Knights & Family Members. May their souls and the souls of all the faithful rest in peace. Also, please remember to pray for those who are sick and suffering. LORD, HEAR OUR PRAYERS! Please council.editor@kofc3746.com with notice of any Brother Knight or family member who is ill, suffering or deceased so that we may include them in our prayers. 3

4 COUNCIL CHARITY & SOCIAL FUNCTIONS COUNCIL FUNCTIONS PLANNED FOR THE COMING MONTHS of 2016/2017 FUNCTION DATE CONTACT Christmas Tree Sales December DGK Greco Council Christmas PotLuck December 23, 2016 Frank Macri All of these activities are in the planning stages. We need more involvement from Brother Knights who are interested in growing our council into a Family oriented council!! (All phone numbers are on page 1. of this Bulletin) SEE or CALL THE GRAND KNIGHT OR DEPUTY GRAND KNIGHT FOR MORE DETAILS! Note: All Brother Knight Volunteers: Please track and report your hours worked so that our council can get the proper credit. This is very important. THANK YOU!!! COUNCIL HALL LOUNGE OPEN EVERY 5PM & Dinner/Orders 6 to 8pm! JOIN US FOR HAPPY HOUR & GREAT - FRESH PREPARED DINNER TREATS OUR PRICES CANNOT BE BEAT!! WE ARE NOW NON-SMOKING!! *Please see complete Menu in Last page of this Bulletin Bring the Kids for Dinner, Fun & Games!! COUNCIL FAMILY CHRISTMAS POTLUCK FRIDAY, DECEMBER 23 rd 600 to 830pm For RSVP & details, contact Frank Macri at FrankM1213@gmail.com Bring your favorite dish to share with our Council Family Members, Friends & Fellow OLL Parishioners who are also invited. You will receive update s on the event when you sign up with Frank Let s initiate our special Christmas Season with our whole Council & Parish Family!! COUNCIL SUPPORT SERVICES SUPPORT SERVICES PROVIDED BY BOTHER KNIGHTS * SUPPORT SERVICE BROTHER KNIGHT* CONTACT NUMBER A/C & Heating Melbourne AC-call Norm (321) Catholic Services Deacon Ed Stives (321) Electrician Wilber Cruz (321) K of C Insurance John Barfield (407) Lawn & Garden Joe Milo (321) Lawn & Garden R&P Services (321) Mortgage/Finance Jeffery Halverson (321) Roofing/Handyman Wilber Cruz (321) Real Estate Chip Allen (321) Water Solutions Erik Hansen (321) * or Trusted and Recommended Service Providers Please council.editor@kofc3746.com if you want to be listed as a Council Family services provider 4

5 COUNCIL CHARITY & SOCIAL FUNCTIONS - continued PROPOSED COUNCIL EVENT CALENDAR 2016/17 NOTES: This Council Events Calendar is a proposed working template and can be modified as approved & the dates approach Chairpersons were selected/nominated with best considerations but are not set in stone and can be modified If the designated chairperson does not wish to accept this responsibility, please contact the GK or DGK DATE EVENT LOCATION TIME CHARITY CONTACT PERSON December Decorate the OLL church OLL TBD OLL Chip Allen/Rodriguez TBD Decorate the Hall Dairy Rd TBD 3746 Rodriguez/Smith/Modeen TBD Christmas Trees Dairy Rd all month 3746 Rodriguez/DeFino/Meyers Jan-16 Dinner Dance Dairy Rd 7:00 PM Coats for Kids Rivera/Modeen/Smith 2/11? OLL Picnic OLL Noon OLL Rodriguez/Schwindermann/Tassier TBD Super Bowl Dairy Rd TBD Council Rodriguez/Rivera 26-Feb Mardi Gras Oyster Palooza Dairy Rd 1:00 PM Coats for Kids DeFino/Greco/Meyers 11-Mar St. Patrick's Event TBD TBD TBD TBD 3/17-3/19 St. Joseph's Alter Dairy Rd Evening Hours OLL church Greco/DeFino/Rivera 15-Apr Easter Egg Hunt OLL TBD OLL Rodriguez/Tassier/Schwindermann 21-Apr Steak Night Dairy Rd 6:00 PM Security System Rivera/Meyers/Smith 6-May Ky. Derby Dairy Rd 5:00 PM OLL School Rodriguez/Tassier/Schwindermann/Meyers 14-May Mother's Day OLL All Masses Mothers Greco/Defino/Schwindermann/Tassier 29-May Memorial Day Melbourne TBD America Rodriguez/Modeen/Smith 11-Jun Flag Day Picnic Dairy Rd 11:00 AM Coats for Kids Greco/Meyers/Modeen/Rivera Life Insurance as a Gift?? The initial reaction for many people when you mention life insurance as a gift is a quick step back and a questioning stare. How morbid, they may think quietly or aloud. While it may seem that way when you first mention it, life insurance is a really thoughtful gift that can be a financial life preserver in tough times. The problem with life insurance is the general perception. Many think of life insurance only in cases where someone dies. Life insurance should, in fact, be thought of as a precautionary protective measure for a family unit. The purchase of this product can mean saving your home, sending your children to college, and preserving your spouse s quality of life in the event of your death. One of the times you may want to purchase life insurance for someone is when a family has a new baby. It s a great, low-cost way to set money aside for the future (i.e. college tuition, housing, business start-up, etc.). Of greater importance, it ensures these children will have insurance as adults, in case an illness later in life makes him or her uninsurable. Newlyweds are also ideal recipients for life insurance. As they join their lives and financial responsibilities, young couples need to make sure that their early investments are fully protected. If something were to happen to one of them, the other may be faced with serious financial hardship. A life insurance policy is an ideal way to ensure their future and protect their assets. As nontraditional as it may be, life insurance is a wise and caring gift to purchase for many people. I look forward to meeting with each of you to discuss your family s needs. 5

6 KofC COUNCIL#3746 BULLETIN DECEMBER 2016 CALENDAR SEE ALSO AT: DECEMBER 2016 SUN MON TUES WED THUR FRI SAT 1 2 6pm Happy Hour & Social :00pm Council Business Meeting pm Happy Hour & Social pm Happy Hour & Social :00pm Columbus Club Meeting 20 7:00pm Council Business Meeting pm Council Pot Luck - Christmas pm Happy Hour & Social 31 PRAYER TO THE VIRGIN OF GUADALUPE O Blessed Mother of God, your beautiful image miraculously appeared on the cloak of the humble Indian, Juan Diego, in Guadalupe. Just as you promised him, let nothing discourage me; let nothing depress me; let nothing alter my heart or my countenance. Let me turn to you, the fountain of my life. Mother of Love, of sorrow and of mercy, Pray for me. Amen EDITOR'S NOTE: Please pardon any mistakes. If you have any comments, corrections or questions, please forward to council.editor@kofc3746.com or call Raul Ortega at (321) If you would like to be a member of the BULLETIN Staff, please give Raul a call or see him at the Hall. Please visit for more information. If you would like to view all current year COUNCIL BULLETINS, log into the State Council web site with your member number & first and last name, then go to News and 6 Events, then Council Newsletters.

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