Knights of Columbus Christ Our Redeemer Council 13527

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1 Knights of Columbus Christ Our Redeemer Council Celebrating a Decade of Service September 2018 Newsletter Council Officers Christ Our Redeemer Catholic Church Chaplain Grand Knight Deputy Grand Knight Chancellor Financial Secretary Warden Recorder Treasurer Advocate 1-Year Trustee 2-Year Trustee 3-Year Trustee Inside Guard Outside Guard Lecturer Fr. Bob Johnson Bob Gualtieri James Yurack Glen Prescott Leonard Smales Stuart Lewis Ralph McDonald John Wohleber Randy Moss Andrew Balding Tom Means Gregory Muntzner Art Jean Mic Wehmeyer Ken Rodriguez 1028 White Point Road Niceville, Florida Unless otherwise posted, the Council s General Assembly convenes on the first Thursday of each month at 7:00 PM in the Christ Our Redeemer Parish Hall. The Executive Committee meets on the fourth Thursday of each month at 6:00 PM in one of the Christ Our Redeemer Parish classrooms. Fourth Degree members of Councils (COR), 7667 (HNJ), and (Destin), comprise Assembly The Fourth Degree Assembly convenes on the third Thursday of each month, alternating meeting locations between Christ our Redeemer Parish (even months) and Holy Name of Jesus Parish (odd months). Our History In June 2004, the Knights of Columbus conferred the Charter establishing Council at Christ Our Redeemer Parish. On July 1, 2004, our first Grand Knight, Len Casey, convened the Council s inaugural meeting and fraternal year. The Council earned the Star Award that year and Double Star Awards each of the next five years. In , under the leadership of Past Grand Knight, Jack Starr, earned the Best Florida Council (Division II) distinction. In 2009, Sir Knight Dave Halupowski was honored as the State of Florida Knight of the Year.

2 From the Grand Knight s Desk Brothers, As you may know, I m on an extended trip and am enjoying the opportunity to visit different churches for Mass on Sunday. One Sunday, I attended The Church of St John s in Stroudsburg, PA. The celebrant, Fr. Gregory, has been a priest for 10 years and he addressed the recent abuse scandal in a very personal way. Two of the priests on the offenders list had been mentors to him in the seminary and afterward. Now he learned the dark side of people he formally held in high esteem. He further expressed sorrow and anger that Bishops covered up the offenses and allowed so many individuals to continue their sinful ways. He then related this incident to the Gospel of that day in which many disciples left Jesus when he said you must eat my flesh and drink my blood, because that teaching was too hard. When Jesus asked his Apostles if they too would leave, Peter said, where should we go, you have the words of eternal life. Fr. Gregory then said he hoped people wouldn t leave the Church over these current troubles because where can we go- and expressed that his faith in God s Word and Jesus presence in the Eucharist is not shaken. I couldn t help relating his words to us in the Knights of Columbus. Our hallmark is support for our clergy and it is disconcerting that many Bishops were so misguided in carrying out their duties to the Church. However, that doesn t prevent us from doing the right thing by continuing our charitable and faith works and supporting our pastor. The Diocese and the KofC have strict Safe Environment procedures which have been in effect many years and are very effective in protecting our children. The Church has seen trying times often in its history. Back in the 13th century, Christ told St. Francis to repair my Church. Our Supreme Knight addressed the current issue in a letter to Chaplains in which he makes some suggestions on how to proceed and announces KofC initiatives like a Novena of Masses in reparation for these sins that have so grievously wounded the Body of Christ. Here s a link to his letter: I encourage all our brothers to support our council activities and continue to put our Faith in Action. Vivat Jesus! Bob Gualtieri 2

3 General Assembly Meeting Minutes August 2 nd, 2018 Meeting Opened: The Grand Knight, Robert Gualtieri, opened the meeting at 7:00 pm with a prayer and the Pledge of Allegiance. Role of officers was called and noted as follow: (P-Present, A-Absent excused). Chaplain: P Recorder: P Advocate: E Trustee (1st yr.): E Grand Knight: P Financial Secretary: P Warden: P Trustee (2nd yr.): E Deputy GK: E Treasurer: P Inside Guard: P Trustee (3rd yr.): E Chancellor: E Lecturer: P Outside Guard: P Visiting Officers: Worthy District Deputy, John Rafferty and Insurance Representative, Tim Pugh. 1) Minutes: There were no July Minutes as the Council Installation replaced monthly meeting. 2) Application for Membership: Nothing to report. 3) Conferring of Degree: None. 4) Grand Knight Report: DGK will lead September meeting as GK will be out of town. Volunteers needed for Family Director, Newsletter Editor, and Bingo Team 3 Leader ASAP. Bingo brings in over $6K and is the primary source of scholarship funds. Annual report is due, GK will sign ASAP. 5) Family and Knight of the Month (July): John & Sherry Wohleber and Louis Carter. Previous FOM & KOM awards were presented to Deacon Jack Trevino, Ron Rabiansky, and Bob & Sharon Hargreaves. 6) Chaplain Report: August 15 th, Feast of the Assumption is a Holy Day of Obligation with Masses at 830 AM and 7 PM. Father Angelo will be hearing confessions on August 14 th, 7-8 PM during Adoration. Father Angelo also stated he will have morning Masses on Tuesdays in August, followed by all day Adoration. There will be COR Ministry Fair after Masses on August 11 th & 12 th please volunteer and support the parish. 7) Treasurer Report: Monthly activity was 3 deposits of $5,709.25, 5 checks written for $2,689.08, and interest of $.13, resulting in a balance of $10, The Scholarship account was unchanged at $4, Balance of combined accounts is $15, ) Financial Secretary Report: FS stated the majority of income came from annual dues to include vocations, helping life, etc., and checks were written for Pavilion, Niceville Catholic Outreach, and ceremonial robes cleaning. 9) Chancellors Report: Nothing significant to report (NSTR). 10) Trustees Report: NSTR. 11) Service Director Reports: Council still in process of learning and implementing new Supreme guidance on Faith In Action (FIA). The Service Director Reports are now from the four (4) new FAI programs that replace the previous service programs. More information about FIA can be obtained from the KofC Supreme website a) Faith Director: Ron Rabiansky briefed that the council must do 3 of 4 sub programs from each of the two categories. He recommended we do not do Into the Breach at this time. Alter Server award is not required but he recommended it be continued. It seems that at least two men s retreats are required, initial thought was during Advent and Lent, more to follow. A Marian Icon Prayer Service is recommended; State has procured 4 Icons for District Deputies to move through the councils. Corporate/Family Rosary will continue, possible more often to include continuing of the 5 th Sunday Rosary. The next council rosary is August 11 th, 500 PM before the 530 PM Mass. i) FIA Program Category Note: Faith programs may consist of RSVP, Into the Breach, Marian Icon Prayer, Building the Domestic Church, Rosary, Spiritual Reflection, Holy Hour, and Sacramental Gifts. b) Family Director: NSTR. i) FIA Program Category Note: Family programs may consist of Food for Families, Family of the Month/Year, Keep Christ in Christmas, Family Fully Alive, Family Week, Consecration to the Holy Family, Family Prayer Night, and Good Friday Family Promotion. c) Community Director: Parish picnic will be in Oct; includes the COR/HNJ Soccer Challenge. i) FIA Program Category Note: Community programs may consist of Coats for Kids, Global Wheelchair Mission, Habitat for Humanity, Disaster Preparedness, Free Throw Championship, Catholic Citizenship Essay Contest, Soccer Challenge, and Helping Hands. 3

4 d) Life Director: Continue to pray for the end of abortion. i) FIA Program Category Note: Life programs may consist of March for Life, Special Olympics, Ultrasound Program, Christian Refugee Relief, Silver Rose, Mass for People with Special Needs, Pregnancy Center Support, and Novena for Life. 12) Unfinished Business: a) Bingo team #2 will serve August 10 and team #3 on August 17 th. b) A new Bingo & Pasta Dinner profit split was agreed to: 45/55% for bingo, 50% for scholarships, and 25% for pasta dinners. Thank you negotiators for an improved split. c) Still need a public affairs lead to keep website updated to include words and photos from council events. 13) New Business: a) The Vince & Chris Warsheski Memorial Sunland Picnic is Saturday, September 15 th. The Sunland Center in Marianne, FL, is a state run facility that houses and cares for those with developmental disabilities. HNJ and COR councils have been providing the residents a September picnic at their facility for over 20 years. The councils also host a Christmas lunch at HNJ hall in early December. Tim Pugh will be sending around an electronic sign-up sheet for sides, deserts, drinks, etc. COR along with HNJ have funds budgeted for hamburgers/hot dogs. COR also provides the portable grill and water boiler. COR will need a volunteer with a trailer to move these items. Those who wish to car pool or drop off food should meet at COR at 8 AM, convoy leaves at 830 AM sharp. b) Tim Pugh has requested a replacement from COR to lead the Sunland picnic next year and into the future. c) The Blood Mobile will be at COR Sunday, August 5 th. d) FL KofC Raffle is a go again this year with improved accountability and the goal of each knight to buy or sell two 12-packs of tickets at a donation $12 per pack; $6 of the sales goes to state and rest stays in the council. Stuart Lewis will be providing more information shortly. The council will have to determine which current or new charity should benefit from the council share of the donations in a future meeting. e) The November council meeting will be held on the 2 nd Thursday as the 1 st Thursday is All Saints Day. f) Beth McDonald will be meeting with Mr. McKnight to discuss his long term needs associated with his son s medical conditions and unplanned expenses. More to follow as info becomes available. This very humble single parent has accepted the fact that he and his family of 5 will need continued help into the future and was very grateful for the unsolicited support he has received thus far. Please pray for his son s recovery to include a suitable organ donor. 14) 4 th Degree Report: NSTR. 15) Insurance Agent Report: Tim Pugh discussed the possible advantages of converting 401K/IRA/TSP funds into insurance programs to avoid long term tax implication. 16) Worthy District Deputy Update: a) Degree Schedule: i) 1 st Degree: September 26, Crestview; electronic an option if needed sooner. ii) 2 nd Degree: October, 6 th, HNJ, at 1201 PM. iii) 3 rd Degree: TBD. iv) 4 th Degree: TBD. b) KofC Supreme conducted a survey of knights trying to determine how to keep younger membership engaged and recruit new knights. As a result we now have the new Faith in Action plan. c) State is reengaging Supreme in regards to our Star Council package, more to follow. d) Interesting fact: the Dioceses of Orlando is responsible for Catholic issues related to the moon. e) Only four more months to achieve STAR COUNCIL. f) Addition notes in by the Worthy District Deputy: i) Semiannual Audit due August 15th! ii) Safe Environment training: required officers have 30 days to accomplish after receiving from Supreme; training good for two years. If you don't have a Family director or Community director, please put either GK or DGK in to fill the slot. Can always replace later. iii) Upcoming degree ceremonies: Admissions: August 2nd at Redeemer, 6pm. Sept 26th at Crestview Hall. Still need to schedule the Formation (2nd) Degrees. Knighthood (3rd) Degree at 4

5 Holy Name on October 6th. Hoping to have State Chaplain Fr. Sal Pignato celebrate the Byzantine Rite Divine Liturgy (entire service is sung, Eucharist in both species) that morning. iv) Make sure you're using the new Faith in Action program guide. Columbian Award application is being rewritten to reflect changes. New required projects in order to meet goals. This new program was created to appeal to younger members and refocus the knights to work closer with the parish, something most councils have been struggling with. v) Now is a great time to recruit. Military members moving into area all the time. Please schedule at least two recruiting drives by end of December. State goal is for every council to recruit one member this year. vi) Youth activities: need to plan dates for soccer challenge prior to District and Regional. September preferable for council level competition. vii) Did you know that the Diocese of Orlando is also responsible for the Moon, since the space craft that Neil Armstrong got to it from launched from Cape Canaveral? viii) There was a Daily News article about a group of priests saying the Latin Mass in Destin on Wednesday nights. FYI: The group of priests is not sanctioned by the Vatican, according to the State Chaplain. ix) Thanks! Make sure you're wearing a Knights polo and slacks or jeans if you're attending the regional meeting Saturday. Last year, knights wearing shorts were turned away for dress code violations. This year, we might redirect you to Wal-Mart or another store in Crestview to buy a pair and change. 17) Brothers or Persons in Distress: Bob Hargreaves, Ed Lastrom, Rod Culkin, Zigmas Krasauskas, Ron Rabiansky, Guy Jordon, Tom Kessinger, Jim Thennes, Frank & Anne Liberatori, Bob & Sharon Hargreaves, Jake & Dorothy Valmont, Deacon Trevino, Jack Brennan, Gemma Fong, Jim Lindsay, Bill Jennings, and any anonymous knights. 18) For The Good of the Order: Ken Rodriguez presented information on the Assumption of Mary; along with a story of a young student and her teacher s disbelief in Jonah and the Whale story. 19) Meeting Closed Respectfully Submitted Ralph McDonald Council Recorder Council Calendar of Events DATE EVENT LOCATION, TIME 1 Sep Pasta Dinner HNJ, Sep General Assembly Meeting Elections!!! COR, 1800 Fellowship Hour, 1900 Meeting 7 Sep Bingo, (Team #2) HNJ, Sep Ministry Appreciation Dinner 14 Sep Bingo, (Team #3) HNJ, Sep Sunland Picnic Marianna, (Depart 0830 to carpool) 20 Sep 4 th Degree Assembly Meeting HNJ, Sep Executive Committee Meeting COR classroom, Sep Baby Bottle Drive Begins After all Masses, (hand out bottles) 30 Sep Family Rosary COR, 0700, (Before 0730 Mass) Bingo, Every HNJ; (except as noted) 5

6 Knight of the Month Joey Cartenuto. We are pleased to designate Brother Joey Cartenuto as Knight of the Month for Aug Brother (SK) Joe is a 4th Degree Knight and has been a member for 25 years. We can always count on Brother Joe to attend our meetings and offer suggestions and work to keep our council up with the current times. He is a chef and volunteers his talent for special council events. He prepared dinner for 30 members and guests for dinner after the Installation of new officers for the 2018/19 Fraternal Year. Not only is his cuisine delicious, but also holding the meal in the parish hall makes it much more convenient for the members and enables more members to attend. For his dedication to the council and Knights of Columbus, Brother Joe certainly deserves the award of Knight of the Month. Family of the Month Deacon Tom Dwyer and Bernadette. We are pleased to recognize the significant contributions of Deacon Tom and Bernadette Dwyer as Family of the Month for August Deacon Tom and Bernadette have only been in our council a year but have made quite an impact in that short time. Although members of Christ our Redeemer Parish, Deacon Tom is assigned to Holy Name of Jesus for Deacon duties and Bernadette supports him in that critical vocation. In addition to weekend liturgies at Holy Name, he assists with the other deacons in conducting Tuesday Communion Services and an hour of Adoration afterwards. He also conducts Baptism sacramental prep for new parents. Additionally, at the request of the Pastor, Fr. Steve, he is developing a parish marriage mentoring program for engaged couples, which is in the beginning stages. Despite the busy schedule as Deacon, Tom and Bernadette find the time to contribute to our council s activities. Tom participated in a Habitat For Humanity build as well as a couple of parish pancake breakfasts and they also help out with weekly Bingo which is an important fundraiser and popular community activity. Bernadette further supports our parish as a Eucharistic Minister. Tom and Bernadette often attend Daily Mass together at Christ Our Redeemer. For their contributions to the council, the Church and for serving as a model for Catholic family values, Deacon Tom and Bernadette certainly deserve the award of Family of the Month! 6

7 Insurance Corner Historic Milestones for Knights of Columbus Insurance 1882 Father Michael J. McGivney s name is the first one listed in the insurance ledger, and he becomes the first insured member of the Order. The original insurance program was based on an assessment system. When a member died, the others were sent an assessment to pay based on three grades of payment The Order establishes a Reserve Fund to guarantee financial solvency during epidemics A KofC committee on insurance rates is established, which results in the Knights first use of an actuary, David Parks Fackler Sweeping reforms are made to the insurance program, including the implementation of a step-rate plan An agency system is begun and five new insurance plans are adopted The Order establishes the Juvenile Insurance Program for the sons of members The first cash dividend is paid to policyholders To further assist members and their families, the Order introduces spousal insurance products and coverage for members daughters The Order reaches $1 billion of insurance in force and assets surpass $170 million The Order opens a new, 23-story home office building in New Haven, Conn A.M. Best bestows its first highest approval rating for the insurance program Flexible retirement annuities are introduced to members Total life insurance premiums surpass $1 billion The New Member Plan is introduced to encourage greater member participation in the Order s insurance program Insurance in force reaches $10 billion as assets pass $1.7 billion Certificates in force exceed one million The Order distributes more than $100 million in life dividends Insurance in force passes the $20 billion mark. The Order receives its first AAA rating from Standard & Poor s Family Fraternal Benefit, Orphan Fraternal Benefit, and Member/Spouse Fraternal Benefit programs are approved at the 112th Supreme Convention After issuing more than $4 billion of insurance in a single year, the Order reaches $30 billion of total insurance in force The Order distributes more than $200 million in life dividends The Insurance Marketplace Standards Association (IMSA) certifies the Order s insurance program for its ethical business practices The Order offers Knights of Columbus Care, a long-term care insurance plan for members and their spouses. Insurance in force exceeds $40 billion and assets top $8.5 billion Out of more than 1,200 insurance providers in North America, the Order becomes one of only six to receive the highest ratings from Standard & Poor s and A.M. Best, as well as IMSA certification Life sales exceed $5 billion as assets pass $10 billion. Life dividends paid exceed $300 million A limited life insurance program begins for members in Mexico The Order reaches $10 billion in benefits paid to member families since its founding: $2.3 billion in death claims and $8 billion in living benefits. 7

8 2007 Record issue of $1 billion net life insurance face amount in 63 days Newly priced and enhanced life insurance product portfolio, known as the 800 Series, is introduced Insurance in force passes $75 billion Order introduces new Income Armor Disability income insurance for members and their eligible family members The Ethisphere Institute names the Knights of Columbus one of the World s Most Ethical Companies. It is one of only two life insurers to receive the honor. Total policies surpass the two million mark The Knights of Columbus earns its 40th consecutive highest possible rating (A++, Superior) for financial strength from A.M. Best, and passes $100 Billion of life insurance in force.. Newsletter Editor Needed!!! As mentioned in the last few newsletters, (and at the council meetings), upon publication of this, (the September 2018 newsletter), I will be stepping down as editor. If interested in taking over, please contact me at fly-safe@cox.net. 8

9 Saint of the Month September 2018 St. Teresa of Calcutta, ( ). Feast Day: September 5 th Patron Saint: World Youth Day. Mother Teresa of Calcutta, the tiny woman recognized throughout the world for her work among the poorest of the poor, was beatified October 19, Among those present were hundreds of Missionaries of Charity, the order she founded in 1950, as a diocesan religious community. Today the congregation also includes contemplative sisters and brothers and an order of priests. Born to Albanian parents in what is now Skopje, Macedonia, Gonxha (Agnes) Bojaxhiu was the youngest of the three children who survived. For a time, the family lived comfortably, and her father s construction business thrived. But life changed overnight following his unexpected death. During her years in public school, Agnes participated in a Catholic sodality and showed a strong interest in the foreign missions. At age 18, she entered the Loreto Sisters of Dublin. It was 1928 when she said goodbye to her mother for the final time and made her way to a new land and a new life. The following year she was sent to the Loreto novitiate in Darjeeling, India. There she chose the name Teresa and prepared for a life of service. She was assigned to a high school for girls in Calcutta, where she taught history and geography to the daughters of the wealthy. But she could not escape the realities around her the poverty, the suffering, the overwhelming numbers of destitute people. In 1946, while riding a train to Darjeeling to make a retreat, Sister Teresa heard what she later explained as a call within a call. The message was clear. I was to leave the convent and help the poor while living among them. She also heard a call to give up her life with the Sisters of Loreto and instead, to follow Christ into the slums to serve him among the poorest of the poor. After receiving permission to leave Loreto, establish a new religious community, and undertake her new work, Sister Teresa took a nursing course for several months. She returned to Calcutta, where she lived in the slums and opened a school for poor children. Dressed in a white sari and sandals the ordinary dress of an Indian woman she soon began getting to know her neighbors especially the poor and sick and getting to know their needs through visits. The work was exhausting, but she was not alone for long. Volunteers who came to join her in the work, some of them former students, became the core of the Missionaries of Charity. Others helped by donating food, clothing, supplies, and the use of buildings. In 1952, the city of Calcutta gave Mother Teresa a former hostel, which became a home for the dying and the destitute. As the order expanded, services were also offered to orphans, abandoned children, alcoholics, the aging, and street people. For the next four decades, Mother Teresa worked tirelessly on behalf of the poor. Her love knew no bounds. Nor did her energy, as she crisscrossed the globe pleading for support and inviting others to see the face of Jesus in the poorest of the poor. In 1979, she was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize. On September 5, 1997, God called her home. Blessed Teresa was canonized by Pope Francis on September 4,

10 Reflection Mother Teresa s beatification, just over six years after her death, was part of an expedited process put into effect by Pope John Paul II. Like so many others around the world, he found her love for the Eucharist, for prayer, and for the poor a model for all to emulate. Additional information can be found at: September Birthday Celebrations! Please extend best wishes for a very Happy Birthday and a year filled with many blessings to: Erik Fredmonsky John Meinberg Rich Johnson Thomas Kessinger Greg Rackley Joe Purka Jr. Dr. Phil Alabata Charles Galati Andrew Balding Jason Ryan Arthur Jean Benjamin Messing Deacon James Murray Raymond Swansiger Arthur Diekmann Scott Case Colin Parker Patrick O Connor Patrick Ryan Harry Paulus Michael Veth Thomas Franz Adam Dieterich Ralph McDonald Warren Kerrigan David Rauch James Cockrum Christopher Cartenuto 1 Sep 2 Sep 3 Sep 3 Sep 4 Sep 6 Sep 8 Sep 8 Sep 10 Sep 10 Sep 11 Sep 12 Sep 12 Sep 12 Sep 13 Sep 14 Sep 14 Sep 15 Sep 15 Sep 16 Sep 16 Sep 22 Sep 23 Sep 25 Sep 26 Sep 28 Sep 29 Sep 30 Sep We apologize if we did not recognize your birthday. Please update your information with a council officer so that we may give you the recognition that you deserve. 10