NAVIGATOR. Chaplain Dear Brothers and families, Grand Knight. Prayer List Sick & Deceased

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1 NAVIGATOR Prayer List Sick & Deceased Al & Norma Ceglia Kevin Dubowsky Ken Dulany Joseph Humphrey Kent and Mary Lowther Louie Meine Wayne Pianfetti Joe Quealy Walter Vrooman Intentions of Pope Francis Josephites in the Congo Persecuted Christians in the Middle East Council Monthly Business Meeting September 20th 7:00pm in Upper Room Grand Knight My Brothers, My Brothers, Our council s barbeque team prepared and Tom Tighe, GK served dinner on both Friday and Saturday evenings of the annual Parish Pilgrimage to people. The dinners were greatly enjoyed and appreciated by all the pilgrims, their families and the pilgrimage support team members. Thank you to all who helped cook, serve, cleanup and provide support for the walkers over these 3 days. Also, a big thank you to all those who helped out at our Monthly Parish Breakfast on August 13 th. We had a good number of volunteers for the 7:30 Mass, but we could have used additional help after the 9:30 Mass. The breakfast was enjoyed by many parishioners. Our next Parish Breakfast is on September 10 th ; please come and help us out. Our council hosted a First Degree, our first for the new Columbian Year , on Monday August 28th. The degree was held at the Santa Maria Council 2475 Hall at 7:00 PM. Unfortunately, besides myself, only two other brothers from our council were present for the degree, brothers James Harmon and Joe Plummer. Thankfully, we did not have any candidates from our council to see such poor council support of this degree. Council 2475 had three candidates to join their ranks at the ceremony, as well as many sideliners from their council. Very embarrassing! Council 2475 hosts the next First Degree in their Hall on October 23 rd at 7:00 PM. Also very Chaplain Dear Brothers and families, With the beginning of September, we have the last 3 day weekend, with Labor day to remind us that summer is over, and life Fr. Charles, C.J. turns to a degree of normalcy with schools in session, family vacations are in the history books, and those retired can take a vacation and find freeways less crowded, motels and camp grounds empty and hopefully the weather is good. September's calendar has numerous feast days, and we resume our "Brothers in Prayer" on the 4th Tuesday (26th) at 7pm in the Josephite Chapel. (If you haven't attended, you can always come and join us and I will provide information on what to read from "Into the Breach.") The Josephite Fathers are welcoming Fr. Jacob Beya, CJ, the Superior General of the Josephite Order, for a formal visit. He arrived in Santa Maria on Sat. August 26th and departs for Belgium on September 5. He will be staying at the novitiate on Patterson Rd. and if someone wants to meet him, you can phone for an appointment. The challenges we face as Catholics never cease. The risk we run is to remain complacent and "leave it to others to stand up and be counted." But each of us was Baptized, and with that comes the responsibility to preach, by our actions the love of Christ. We cannot stand by and leave the challenges to others. I really think Continued on page 2 Continued on page 2 1

2 NAVIGATOR September 2017 Grand Knight (continued from page 1) disappointing was the very poor turnout for Highway Cleanup on August 26th where we again had only three knights participate: PGK Joe Ponce, PGK Jesse Ponce and brother Phil Sherry. We need to do much better than this, as knights and as a council. We have a couple of events this month: the San Lorenzo Seminary Gala Dinner on Sept. 9th, which I encourage all of you to attend and the second event is helping our Youth Director, Matt Olson, conduct the Soccer Challenge at St. Louis de Montfort Elementary School September 18th-22nd. Our Parish Fall Festival is coming on October on the 8 th, and as usual, volunteers are needed and appreciated. Our council is cooking and serving: hot dogs, hamburgers and pork loin sandwiches. Please come out with your whole family to make this parish event successful again this year. Vivat Jesus Tom Tighe, Grand Knight Deputy Grand Knight Brother Knights, I want to thank all of you who helped out with the annual Parish Pilgrimage, whether as support for the pilgrims throughout each day s walk, Matt Olson or as part of the BBQ team, who prepared and fed the many hungry souls such terrific dinners on both Friday and Saturday. Many, many thanks to you all! The upcoming Parish Festival is on October 8 th and we will again have a food booth. This year we will be serving hamburgers, hot dogs and pork loin sandwiches. Both our K of C booth and the festival as a whole need volunteers to step in and help out so we can again make this year s festival a big success. An hour or two is all we ask, either helping with our booth, or assisting in any of a wide variety of ways with the festival, every bit helps and it s FUN! I look forward to seeing LOTS of Knights out there to support this parish s only fundraiser! Matt Olson, Deputy Grand Knight Chaplain (continued from page 1) the best way to arm ourselves is to listen to our Catholic Radio station, 890am. You will hear Immaculate Heart Radio and Relevant radio have merged, and as a consequence the variety of programs and speakers is truly outstanding. If you have a family member whose faith is fading, encourage them to tune it. It is on 24/7. I wish you all a blessed listening experience. Fraternally, Fr. Charles, CJ Council Chaplain Faithful Navigator Thank you for giving me the opportunity to be the Faithful Navigator of our Assembly. I want to welcome and thank Father Santos for accepting the position as Faithful Friar to JJ Cantwell Assembly for the Columbian year We are honored to have his blessing in our assembly. Fourth Degree Assembly meetings are on the second Monday of the month at 7 pm. Reminder November 11 th 2017 will be our one day exemplification to the Patriotic Degree (4 th Degree), which will be held in Ventura. If you know or have a qualified 3 rd Degree Candidate, send in their forms to our Faithful Comptroller Sir Knight Dan Beck well ahead of time so that they don t miss out in the opportunity and honor to become a Faithful Sir Knight! Religiously Devoted Patriotically Proud For most men who follow Jesus, there comes a time when duty extends beyond our own lives, beyond how we lead our families, and into how we serve our fellow man. That s what the Knights of Columbus is all about. The Patriotic Degree allows K of C members to take this one step further. Sir Knight is more than just a title, it s an Honor! 4th Degree Meeting dates and places: September 11...La Purisima 3570 October St. Louis De Montfort November 13.Queen of Angels December 11 th santa Maria Council 2475 Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Pray for us S.K. Sal Reyna, Faithful Navigator 2

3 NAVIGATOR September 2017 Minutes of Business Meeting, August 16, 2017 The Business Meeting on August 16th, 2017 was called to order at 7:02 by the GK. Prior to the meeting a representative from San Lorenzo Seminary invited all to their Fund raiser dinner and auctions in September. Prayer was said and then the Pledge to the Flag. Roll call of Officers indicated all were present with the exception of Trent Benedetti, Rick Zabala, Mike Young and Dick McGreevy who were absent. Br Ken made a motion to dispense with the reading of the July minutes. Br Matt 2nd the motion and it carried. Br Ken make a motion to approve the July minutes as amending some spelling, Br Bill 2nd the motion and the motion carried. GRAND KNIGHTS REPORT: The GK thanked everyone who volunteered for the Sunday breakfast which was a success. He said the next breakfast will be on Sept. 10 th. Br Matt read the name of a new Council candidate, a Brian Stark who is a new teacher at St Joseph s High School. The GK also thanked everyone for the help on the Parish Pilgrimage Walk which was a success and very appreciative by Fr. John. We will be hosting a 1 st degree at St Mary s Hall on the 28 th at 7 PM. Fr. Aidan has requested the Knights to take a census at all weekend Masses for 3 Sundays and there will be a reception on Sunday 8/27 after the 9:30 Mass for Al and Norma Ceglia. CHAPLAIN S REPORT: Fr. Charles mentioned the new postulants for the Josephites. TREASURER S REPORT: The treasurer was absent FINANCIAL SECRETARY S REPORT: no report CHANCELOR S REPORT; Br. Bodrogi reported on the three current seminarians that we are helping Brother Romauldo Orosco, Br Toribio Orozco and Br. Gerardo Toscano He is also obtaining form 1842 that will help new council members adjust. STANDING COMMITTEES; As yet we are still in need of a chairman for the St. Patrick s Day Car Show. The ½ marathon is scheduled for Feb 8 th. Bill Bodrogi spoke about the Shine future plans. Program Director Matt called on Church Dir. Br Jesse who spoke about the Pilgrimage Walk and the School Bible Camp. Community Dir. Br LeRoy said that the Empty Bowls event will be on the 25 th of October 8 AM to 2 PM. Though Respect for Life Dir. Br Dick was absent, Fr Charles reported that the Care Net Facility will be having Open House on the 26 th from 1 to 3 PM. Youth Dir. Br Matt said that supplies had arrived and he planned to have the Soccer try outs the week of Sept. 20 th. Health and Welfare Dir. Br Ponce spoke about prayer cards and Aug. 26 th as the next Hi Way Clean up date. It was announced that Br. Joe Plummer will be the new Editor of the Navigator. BILLS AND COMMUNCATIONS: There was one thank you letter from the Shine Group thanking the Council for their breakfast. A bill from Br LeRoy for the French choirs meals for $57.72; a bill for Supreme that totaled $580.37; the state per capita bill for $ ; for renewal of the Web site $80 and repair and upgrade for the Web site $ and for T shirts $ TRUSTEES: Though there was a motion to pay the bills, Br Ed informed all that there was probably not sufficient balance in the checking account to cover all bills. The motion was amended by Br. Matt to pay just the bills that could be covered. The original motion to pay the bills was by Br. Jesse and after the amendment Br. LeRoy 2 nd the motion and it carried. Br. Wayne requested tabling the payment of the bills prior to the amendment. UNFINISHED BUSINESS: Bill Bodrogi volunteered to be our new Membership Director and the next Men s Prayer Group meeting will be on Tuesday September 26 th. NEW BUSINESS: The present GK and DGK will be working on a new budget. FOURTH DEGREE: Br Jesse listed the 4 or 5 new call outs and spoke about the new degree uniforms which will be mandatory after June 30 th. There will be a 4 th degree exemplification in Ventura but two dates were given either Nov. 4 th or the 11 th? FIELD AGENT: Br George compared the Catholicity of the K of C s insurance policies with other companies. He also said that the K of C insurance Co. is the only Insurance Co. with no debt. DISTRICT DEPUTY: The GK said that there would be a 2nd degree at St. Marys Hall on Sept 23 rd at 9 AM and another 2 nd degree on Oct 14 but details were not available and there will be a 3 rd degree on Oct 28 in Lompoc at Queen of Angels. GOOD OF THE ORDER: no report LECTURER: Br Trent - no report SICK AND DISTRESSED: Br Joe Quealy, Walter Vrooman, Louie Meine,,Kent Lothar, Wayne Pianfetti and Al Ceglia, George Mahoney, Br Matt s sister and Peter Krynak were offered and the meeting officially closed at 8:20` P.M. Respectfully Submitted Jim Harmon, Recorder 3

4 NAVIGATOR September 2017 Our annual Parish Pilgrimage was held August 4-6, with more than 70 walkers taking on the challenge of walking 42 miles over 3 days. Our council barbequed dinner on Friday and Saturday nights for the pilgrims, their families and the support groups. Fr. John Mayhew said Mass each day for the pilgrims and expressed his appreciation to the Knights for their support of this annual event. Pictured above, left to right, are: Joe Plummer, Phil Sherry, Charlie Los, Jack Brey and Mike Hunstad. Not in picture are: LeRoy Cordero, Bill Shanahan and Tom Tighe. Our council hosted a farewell reception for Al & Norma Ceglia, their daughter Rosie and her husband Craig, and Al Ceglia Jr.. They are all moving to Arizona and we wish them well. Al & Norma have been in our parish for over 56 years and very active in many ministries. Al is also a Charter member of St Louis de Montfort Council 11137, establish 25 years ago. 4

5 NAVIGATOR September January Pro Life September 27 marks the start of the fall 40 Days for Life campaign. You can protect mothers and children by joining this worldwide movement started by a Knight of Columbus in Texas just ten years ago. In this short time, thanks to the blessings and guidance of the Holy Spirit, 13,305 babies have Dick McGreevy been saved from abortion, 154 abortion workers converted and 86 abortion centers closed. The campaign consists of prayer and fasting, peaceful vigils and community outreach. The local vigil location for all District 78 councils is across the street from the Santa Maria Planned Parenthood clinic at 415 E. Chapel St. Vigil hours are from 7AM to 7PM daily. Learn more and get involved by visiting our campaign at 40daysforlife.com/santamaria. Better yet, get a fellow Knight or two involved by signing up online for specific times and dates. Campaign flyers, sign up prayer and vigil sheets and other local information are available by contacting Campaign Coordinator Hilda Cabal at (530) or hcabal@icloud.com. Let s join together to make our whole community know that local Knights of Columbus are fully committed to promoting and protecting the sanctity of human life. ProLife Director, Dick McGreevy Name Happy Birthday to You! September Torney Dart 2 David Wells 2 Joseph Atherton 4 Thomas Tighe 4 Robert Kinson 5 Kevin Jaeckels 6 Gerardo Toscano 6 Salvador Gomez 7 Alidor Mikobi 7 Andrew Salazar 7 day Thomas Dawes 12 John Cameron 13 Mark Kuczkowski 13 Jack Woodffin 16 Francisco Maldonado 19 Louis Meine 23 Lyle Bolte 24 Is your information up-to-date? Visit the council website and click on the link to add your our mailing list. Council website: 5

6 NAVIGATOR September 2017 Field Agent Dear Brothers, I want to highlight this month what sets the Knights of Columbus insurance program apart from others in the industry. It s Our Commitment to Catholic Values, Charitable Giving, and Ethical Practices. Catholic: The Knights of Columbus is committed to being a Catholic company that upholds Catholic values and supports Catholic causes. The Knights of Columbus adheres to a strict investment screening protocol developed in part with the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops. The Knights of Columbus does not invest in companies that deal in lines of business that involve: abortions and abortifacients, embryonic stem cell research, human cloning, contraception, for-profit health care that pays for any of the aforementioned, and pornography. The Knights also gives generously to the Church through various programs such as the Refund Support Vocations Program (RSVP). Since 1981, RSVP has provided more than $67 million in scholarships to more than 110,000 men and women pursuing religious vocations. The Knights supports the Vatican and the Holy Father as well, helping to restore the façade of St. Peter s Basilica which was completed in 1999 for the millennial Jubilee. The Knights also purchased satellite equipment to help broadcast the pope s messages and Masses throughout the world, in addition to giving an annual donation to Pope Francis personal charity with proceeds from the K of C s Vicarius Christi fund. Charitable: The Knights of Columbus is one of the world s largest forces for good. In the past decade alone, the Knights of Columbus has donated more than $1.55 billion to charitable causes, and has performed more than 700 million hours of volunteer service. Knights have led major charitable initiatives including Coats for Kids, the Ultrasound Initiative, and Christians at Risk, and have also sponsored events and programs with organizations such as Special Olympics and the Global Wheelchair Mission. The Knights of Columbus insurance program coupled with the hard work and dedication of brother Knights anywhere helps power the Knights of Columbus charitable giving. The insurance program is a powerful financial en- gine that supports much of the good works we do, said Knights of Columbus Supreme Knight Carl Anderson. Through the insurance program, we are blessed with the opportunity to give generously and support numerous charitable and spiritual causes, building up society and the Church. Of course, this is closely tied to our Catholic identity and the fact that charity is our first principle, he continued. We are called to be our brother s keeper, and to look after the physical and spiritual well-being of those around us. But the fact is that without the insurance program, much of what we do.would simply not be possible. Ethical: For four consecutive years, the Knights of Columbus has been designated a World s Most Ethical Company by the Ethisphere Institute, and is one of only a handful of companies in the insurance industry to have earned the honor. The World s Most Ethical Company evaluation is a comprehensive assessment of all aspects of a business operation, including its corporate citizenship and responsibility, its culture of ethics, its governance, and its leadership, innovation, and reputation. Contact me today to continue this conversation. Join in our commitment to upholding Catholic Values, Charitable Giving and Ethical Practices. Venerable Father Michael J. McGivney, Pray for Us! Fraternally Yours, George J. Majoué Insurance Field Agent CA LIC. #0I66577 MOBILE: (805) If you have an address, please consider receiving the NAVIGATOR by . It will save $1.25 per issue. Send your to 11137navigatoreditor@gmail.com 6

7 NAVIGATOR Happy Anniversary to You! The following brothers are celebrating the anniversary of their First Degree in September 2017: Name First Degree years Ralph Wengler George Majoue Stanley Boswell Christopher Hansen Joseph Atherton Emile Waked James Halsell Anthony Cangelosi Peter Richardson Kenneth Parker Youth Activities September 2017 My Brothers, Our Youth Activities for this new Columbian Year are just getting rolling! I have spoken with St. Louis de Montfort School Principal, Ms. Fox, and we are scheduled to hold our Knights of Columbus Soccer Challenge on September 18, 19, 21and 22 at the school field. Set up will be at 12:30pm with competition from 1-3pm each day. This event was a great success last year and we hope to have even more participants this year. I am looking for 5-6 Brother Knights each day to facilitate and judge this fun competition. Should you only be able to help one or two days, your assistance will be greatly appreciated! Please call me at if you would like to help. Thank you in advance. Matt Olson, Youth Activities Director Officers Grand Knight... Tom Tighe, PGK Chaplain... Fr. Charles Hofschulte Deputy GK... Matt Olson Chancellor... Bill Bodrogi Warden... Bill Shanahan Inside Guard... David Allen Outside Guard... Steve DeMarco Financial Sec... Edward Elizondo Treasurer... Mike Young Recorder... James Harmon Lecturer... Trent Benedetti, PGK Advocate... Wayne Pianfetti, PGK Trustee (1yr)... Steve De Marco, PGK Trustee (2yr)... LeRoy Cordero, PGK Trustee (3yr)... Joe Ponce, PGK Program Director... Matt Olson Church Activities... Jesse Ponce, PGK Community Activities.. LeRoy Cordero, PGK Council Activities... Gil Pena, PGK Family Activities... Rick Zabala Youth Activities... Matt Olson Membership... Steve DeMarco, PGK Pro Life... Dick McGreevy Health and Welfare... Joe Ponce, PGK Newsletter Editor... Tom Tighe, PGK Adopt-A-Highway... Joe Ponce, PGK Vocations... Trent Benedetti, PGK Supreme Knight... Carl A. Anderson State Deputy... Romy Quevedo. Chapter President... Michael Ohler District Deputy... David Waage Fourth Degree... Joe Ponce, PGK Insurance Field Agent... George Majoué, PGK Directors - Chairmen - Dignitaries 7

8 NAVIGATOR September 2017 G Prayer for the Canonization of Father Michael J McGivney od, our Father, protector of the poor and defender of the widow and orphan, you called your priest, Father Michael J. McGivney, to be an apostle of Christian family life and to lead the young to the generous service of their neighbor. Through the example of his life and virtue may we follow your Son, Jesus Christ, more closely, fulfilling his commandment of charity and building up his Body which is the Church. Let the inspiration of your servant prompt us to greater confidence in your love so that we may continue his work of caring for the needy and the outcast. We humbly ask that you glorify your venerable servant Father Michael J. McGivney on earth according to the design of your holy will. Through his intercession, grant the favor I now present (here make your request). Through Christ our Lord. Amen. (Our Father, Hail Mary, Glory be.) Church Activities Report My brothers, We were privileged to have the Superior General of the Josephite Order, Fr Jacob, visit our parish on his canonical visit to the California Region Josephites. I hope you all get to have the pleasure of meeting this wonderful priest during his two week visit here. Church Activities Director PGK Jesse Ponce Jesse Ponce, PGK Parish Festival Brother Bill Veroski, Parish Festival chairman and PGK, has asked for assistance on the annual Parish Festival which is scheduled for Sunday October 8th. He needs volunteers for the following chairs: Silent Action - get donations, put together baskets, organize tables (usually close bidding on 4 different tables throughout the day) Dime Raffle - Help get donations - organize numbers, and buckets - big effort during festival when numbers are pulled and items are packaged up to distribute. Bingo - May have a couple hours family bingo and a couple hours family/kids bingo. Donations - Help get items for food booths, dime raffle, silent auction Sunday Operations - I need a couple helpers to be able to react to festival day items and be able to take a break during the day. One Nation Under God 8

9 NAVIGATOR September September 2017 Knights of Columbus Council Calendar Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat Labor Day :00 am SLDM Parish Breakfast 11 7:00 pm 4th Degree Mtg :30 pm San Lorenzo Seminary Gala Dinner 13 7:00 pm Officers Meeting :00 pm Business Mtg :30 AM 2nd Degree :00PM 1st Degree :00pm Brothers in Prayer Forty Days of Live Campaign starts 9

10 NAVIGATOR September 2017 October 2017 Knights of Columbus Council Calendar Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat :30 am SLDM Parish Festival 9 7:00 pm 4th Degree Mtg :00 pm Officers Meeting :00 pm Business Mtg :00PM 1st Degree :00PM 3rd Degree QoffA :00pm Brothers in Prayer 10

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12 Knights of Columbus St. Louis de Montfort Council Harp Road Santa Maria, CA Council Business Meeting is Wednesday September 20th 7:00PM in the Upper Room Parish Fall Festival Sunday October 8th 10:30-6:00PM 12