The Knight Light Council 7613 Christopher Hall

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1 S T. MARK THE EVANGELIST The Knight Light Council 7613 Christopher Hall VOLUME 08, ISSUE 01 Newsletter Submissions All articles for the Knights Newsletter should be submitted to the Editor, Gary J. Adams, via to: by the Friday after the Knights Business Meeting. Any questions, contact INSIDE THIS ISSUE Acts Retreat 11 Anniversaries 4 As Seen Through My Eyes 10 Birthdays 4 Brother 2 Brother 3 CHOC 7 Family of the Month 4 Grand Knight 1 Habitat 8 Knight of the Month 4 Mentorship 2 Officers & Directors 7 Religious 5 Schedule of Events 14 The Deacon Says 6 The Rooster Crows 9 Valentine Day's Dance 11 Wine Tasting 10 Youth 5 Grand Knight s Corner Brothers: The lighted ball in New York 's Times Square starts picking up speed It's almost time Everyone holds their breath for the last few seconds. We're about to jump that seemingly large but invisible gap that separates the years Happy New Year! We made it. The old year, for better or worse, is gone for good. The new year has begun with fresh promise. Here's our chance to start again, to do it right this time, to have another shot at success...at glory...at just accomplishing what we resolve to. It's time to shed that baggage from the year long gone and celebrate what can be in the 365 untouched days to come. By the time you receive this newsletter many of the gifts and decorations will have been put away and the holiday parties just a faded memory. I hope each of you and your Love Ones had a joyous and meaningful Christmas remembering to keep Christ in Christmas. The Council Year is exactly half over and we still have much to do. Please be generous with your time when you are called upon to help out. December, as always, was a busy month. The Chicken BBQ sold out, the Christmas Party was a total success, the new members coming to our December Membership meeting was astounding, January 2008 the Keep Christ in Christmas Magnet sales were successful along with many other Council activities equals many man-hours of work. There is not enough newsletter space to mention all of your names so I won t attempt to do so. But you and I know who you are and I THANK YOU. And to end the year 2007 is the New Years Eve Party beginning at 7 PM. This is another great way to share friendship with our Council. Looking ahead, our next big event will be Red Rose Sunday on January 20 and the Wine Tasting on January 19. These events go hand in hand since our Wine Tasting supports right to life causes and The Single Rose Sunday (the Knights bring up a single Red Rose on the Alter before each Mass) signifies right to life. There is always something of interest for our new Brothers to be involved with. In closing, I wish to say to all my brothers and their families, have a very Happy and Healthy and Prosperous New Year! Fraternally, Luis Luis Grand Knight When asked, Why is your attitude always so positive, He replied: Because it s not any fun to be negative! 1

2 M ENTORSHIP Mentorship Update Our most recent membership drive proved to be very successful with over twenty new Brothers coming on board. On Thursday Dec. 6, most of them attended the meeting making it one of the largest groups ever to attend a general membership meeting of our council. Welcome to all of our new members!! Part of this success is due to the many Brothers that stepped up and agreed to mentor our new members. Thank you, Brothers for stepping up and helping to make this such a huge success! A list of new members and their mentors is included below. In order to build on this, we need additional Brothers to continue to volunteer as Mentors in the future. Mentoring is a fun and rewarding opportunity for each one of us. Some suggestions of what Mentors can do are as follows: - Contact the new member and welcome them to our Council. - If possible, get to know the new member, what mass they attend, their family etc. - Contact the new member regularly and let them know about upcoming meetings. - Make reminder phone calls as events grow closer. Offer to pick them up for meetings and events. - Encourage involvement in various K/C activities, BBQ, Bingo, parties, business meetings etc. Invite them to join your teams. MENTEE Acosta, Gonzalo Alvarado, Lou Baksic, Mike Bauer, Steven Bednarski, Brent Beaullieu, Stuart Frenmonsky, Eric Felux, Gregory Garcia, Chris Garcia, Mario Gonzales, Chris Goyco, Rafael Guttierrez, Gerard Hanson, Don Huber, Mike Jiminez, Ruben Menchen, Paul Pelton, Bart Poe, Melvin Purcell, Brian Ramos, Ramiro Robles, Daniel Rojas, Salvador Sanchez, Jesse Steinmetz, Chad MENTOR Sam Szalwinski Sam Szalwinski Chuck Barksdale Elroy Tschirhart Brian Nelson Jerry Zapata Larry Zoller Dan Alderete James McRae Felix Hernandez Ed. Zapata Steve Marques Tex Liedtka Gary Adams Bob Gonzales Felix Hernandez Ralph Sirois Bruce Magnuson Dan Calvet Charles Guerra Luis Gonzalez Sam Szalwinski John Klar Chris Huggins Brian Nelson Mentors will work with the mentees for about 6 months. By then, the new members are well entrenched into our council and activities. Brothers THANK YOU once again for stepping up and helping to bring in our new members. Mentorship plays a very important role in the growth of our Council. I can be reached via , danoa@aol.com or phone, if anyone has any questions or would like to volunteer as to mentor a new brother. Finally, I have heard from some of our Brothers who have volunteered to serve as Mentors but are not listed. I apologize for the confusion, that information did not reach me. Please contact me and I will do my best to make sure this does not happen again. Thank you also to those not named below as Mentors that intended to serve. 2

3 C OUNCIL Frank Ayala, Archie "Arch" Anz, Ronald Berg, Ricki Brady, Elizabeth Broadus and daughters Phil Brookes Joe DeGuelle George Deshaies )NEW) Carroll DeVore (NEW) James "Jim" Dowd, John Gilboux (NEW) Janice Godwin (Howard's daughter) Barbara Groff Haby, Jim Fujarski (NEW) Marvin Hadash (NEW) Tyler Hawthorne (Pete Blozis baby grandson) Kelly Klar (14 yr old son of Tom Klar), Ehren Klauenberg (Jon's son) Andrew Klauenberg (Jon's son) Jones H. (Trey) Lansford, III, (infant son of Clarke & Terri Ehrlich's niece), Dan Kowalik Rusty League (NEW) Ken Macinga, Nancy Magnuson Marilyn Martin (Chuck Barksdale's mother-in-law) Michael McNair Geri Minyon (Jim's widow) Frances Myers ( Sal Scalia's mother-in-law) Ray Neuman, Irene Ortega ( Jaime Aguilar's sister) Vincent "Vince" Papa Dylan Pellegrino Frank Perri Elizabeth Pokluda (Marvin Hadash Mother-In-law) (NEW) John Quigley, Connie Rauch Taylor Raynor (David's daughter) Fr Len Stegman Maya Stoops (Nick & Pat Young's grandbaby) Brother-to-Brother is intended to inform our membership of our sick or in distress Brother Knights or a family member. We need everyone's help to maintain the list on a current status. Your personal help and involvement is appreciated. To add or remove anyone from the list, please contact any one of the following three co-leaders: Elroy Tschirhart at or elroytschirhart@sbcglobal.net Dan Alderete at or danoa@aol.com Sam Szalwinski at or samandbev@earthlink.net Dear Jesus, A Prayer For The Sick Divine Physician and Healer of the sick, we turn to you in this time of illness. O dearest comforters of the troubled, alleviate our worry and sorrow with your gentle love, and grant us the grace and strength to accept this burden. Dear God, we place our worries in your hands. We place our sick under your care and humbly ask that you restore your servant to health again. Above all, grant us the grace to acknowledge your will and know that whatever you do, you do for the love of us. Amen. Bud Szczech Ed & Alice Taylor Tyler & YvetteThomas, Francisco Valor Elio Valor (Francisco's dad) Mike Ward Mike Zaher ( Bro Jake Constantin's father-in-law) Barbara Zoller (Larry Z's sister-in-law) Fairlie Zwartjes Dot Hamlin 3

4 C OUNCIL Congratulations to Steve Marques For being Knight of the Month First Saturday Rosary January 6th, 4:30 pm Brother Knights are invited to help pray and lead the Rosary before the 5:00pm Mass January Birthdays Congratulations to Klar s For being The Family of the Month January Anniversaries Schaefer, Richard R Sr and Wilma J. 4 Washburn, Carlos D and Carole 12 Tobin, David A and Nohemi 13 Brady, Charles C and Ricki T. 16 Ehrlich, A. Clarke and Terri A 16 Govea, Jesse V and Olga T. 18 De Guelle, Joseph R and Colette 18 Schwegmann, Jeremy D and Hyejin 19 Anders, Lloyd J Jr and Jo Ann 22 Estrada, Matthew L and Pauline 31 Joseph E. Thompson 1 Steve Sierleja 1 Arturo Villarreal Jr 2 Deacon Steven J. Marques Sr 3 John J Lawlor 4 John M Lawlor 5 Archie M Anz 7 Erik A. Fredmonsky 9 Robert N. Kemper 12 Bernardo Delgado 13 Peter R. Scalise 14 John J Clement 14 Roy E. Peery 19 Patrick J Lawlor 19 Jose F. Zapata 20 Roman J. Reichensperger 20 James R. Hayes 22 Gary W Groff 23 William F. Pearce 25 Daniel L. Kowalik 25 Don S. Kersting 26 Daniel T. Schultz 29 Dr John E. Green III 29 Gerald Swinarsky 30 Gerald W. Gaenslen 31 4

5 R ELIGIOUS U NITY Texas A&M Council #1!! Do you have a son or a Godson, or just know of a young man attending Texas A&M University? I know that we have some of our own young members who are at school in Aggieland. Did you know that the Texas Aggie Knights of Columbus Council was recognized as the top collegiate council in the United States? (Or, for that matter, did you know that six young Aggies were ordained into the priesthood this past year?) If you know a young man attending A&M, encourage him to join the Texas A&M Knights of Columbus Council at St. Mary s the A&M student parish. What better way to round out an education than to learn how to become an adult Catholic? Congratulations to those young Texas Aggies and brother Knights! Y OUTH St Mark s Knights of Columbus to Sponsor a Free Throw Championship All boys and girls ages 10 to 14 are encouraged to participate in the 2008 Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship. The competition will be held on Tuesday, February 5, 2008 at 7:00 p.m. in the St Mark s gym. Registration and warm-up shooting will start at 6:30 p.m. The K of C Free Throw Championship is sponsored annually with winners progressing through local, district and state competitions. All boys and girls will participate in their respective age divisions (age as of January 1, 2008). All contestants on the local level will be recognized for their participation in the event. Each winner in their age bracket will be awarded a new leather engraved basketball. Participants may be required to provide proof of age and written parental consent. For additional information, please contact Chris Huggins at Entry forms will be available as you enter the gym at St Mark s. There is no fee to participate. COME AND JOIN THE FUN, STEP UP TO THE LINE AND GIVE IT A SHOT! 5

6 T HE DEACON U NITY SAYS The Memory of a Visit After each mass as I watch God s people leave the church, I look out for the unfamiliar face, the visitor with a pleasant smile. As I waited a few Sundays back a young woman from Chicago walked up and commented on the wonderful celebration and music ministry and commented on the number of people and how close we all were to each other. She stayed to talked and watched as parishioners hugged and knew each other by name. She asked for my address because she wanted a copy of my homily but I thought there was something else she was not telling me. She wanted to bring that closeness that she felt to her parish. She was busting at the seams to tell her congregation about St. Marks. Yes we made a difference to someone and we did it all together. It must have been the joyful usher that stood in the middle isle with the dark mustache. Maybe it was how everyone hovered around our priest who stayed to greet everyone by name. Maybe I should had told her it was because of the name tags that the Knights wore that is how we knew each others names. What she saw was a community that prayed together and supported each other as Jesus had intended. When someone else can see that in us you know they are seeing that glimmer of Jesus in each of us. As Knights of Columbus you are a reflection of the parish community and you are part of what that young lady saw and what every person that visits St. Marks witnesses. As you wonder why do I support the Knights of Columbus just look at all the visitors that pass our way and how they see our community. You stand as Brothers committed to common principles of love for community and each other. That young lady will remember St. Marks and here is some of what she wrote. Hi Deacon Hernandez, I spoke with you after mass last Sunday. I was visiting from Chicago (actually NW Indiana) and was really moved by your homily. I was wondering if I could have you me a copy to share with my Pastor and some others. I was very impressed by the whole Mass and your parish community. The stewardship prayer and handout of suggestions of amount to increase weekly offering was extremely pertinent to our parish/school at this struggling time. I just wanted to let you know how much your parish moved me. Sincerely, K S 6

7 C OUNCIL OFFICERS AND DIRECTOS OF THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS #7613 (FY ) Chaplain Father Kevin Grand Knight Luis Luis Deputy Grand Knight Don Williams Chancellor Bruce Magnuson Recorder Ed Garcia Treasurer Adrian Reyes Advocate Steve Cennamo Warden Steve Hluchanek Inside Guard Frank Perri Outside Guard Jimmy Farias Financial Secretary Dick Newcomb Yr Trustee Brian Nelson Yr Trustee Jim Fujarski Yr Trustee Rusty League Program Director Larry Zoller Church Director Ken Macinga Community Director Francisco Valor Council Director Gary Adams Family Director Barry Woitena Youth Director Chris Huggins Membership Director Sam Szalwinski Christopher Hall Operations Committee Report CHOC What can I tell you about CHOC for this first report of 2008? Well, 2007 was a good year and we look forward to 2008 and the opportunities and challenges it poses. It appears that word is slowly spreading in the SA community that we do have a very worthwhile rental facility for small and median size events be they for wedding receptions, anniversaries or business meetings. Our rentals have been steady and we look for another good year in Recently we were able to show three different football games on our new satellite dish and projector. The first game between UT and T A&M had a very sparse crowd probably attributable to the day after Thanksgiving when everyone was still busy enjoying family and just watching the game at home (That game was on local TV and not exclusive to NFL like the other two games). The second game was between the Green Bay Packers and the Cowboys. It did bring out a very loud and boisterous crowd and because the hall was being rented the next day the showing was in one of the larger rooms upstairs. Needless to say the Cowboys won. At least 50 people attended. And last nights game between the Cowboys and Carolina Panthers drew a crowd of about 25, somewhat less than expected probably because of the closeness to Christmas. We can show the Super Bowl too if there is any interest so me at elroytschirhart@sbcglobal.net and let me know if interested. This would be shown in the hall on the big screen with surround sound. We are short one committee member. The requirements to being a member are attending a meeting once a month and a willingness to work periodically as an event manager. Let either me or the Grand Knight, Luis Luis know if interested. Thanks to all who are involved in any way to make Christopher Hall a great place to meet. Do have a HAPPY, HEALTHY and PROSPEROUS NEW YEAR! For the committee, Elroy T., Chairman 7

8 HABITAT THIS IS SPECIAL This is special and important because our parish is now preparing to build our 13 th Habitat for Humanity house. It is special because there are 47 people who are living in the 12 houses already built by our parishioners. It is special because these 12 families could not have otherwise realized their dream of home ownership and the pride and dignity that comes with that achievement. And this is special to the yet un-named family who will own and live in the next house that our parish will sponsor and build. Here are the particulars: Construction starts on February 29, Commitment weekend will be on January 5 th and 6 th, Cost of sponsorship is $50,000 of which $11,000 is on Hand. (A $10,000 deposit has been made to secure the date) $39,000 balance needed. Prayers needed asking God s blessing for success. Review your calendars and your checkbook and be prepared To commit on January 5 th and 6 th. Members of our Council have been very generous in all previous builds. Approximately 25% of our construction volunteers are Knights and their families and a significant amount of the funding comes from our members. It is expected that this support will be even stronger when considering membership growth. February 29 th is an earlier start date than any previous build making for a compressed fund drive and other planning. SO PLEASE REVIEW YOUR CALENDARS FOR CONSTRUCTION VOLUN- TEERING. LIKEWISE PLEASE PLAN ON MAKING A GENEROUS FINANCIAL CONTRI- BUTION BEFORE FEBRUARY 29 TH. Advise teenagers of this opportunity to meet volunteer requirements for Confirmation, National Honor Society and other similar requirements. MAY GOD BLESS EVERYONE INVOLVED IN THIS MINISTRY. The second Prototype has finally arrived after much waiting. This is the badge you can purchase for your special Lady. It can also be purchased with only the Council jewel in place. The cost is about $17 depending on how many get ordered. To make sure that everyone is on the same page, Jan Williams is taking orders now. She had a few names before and received some more at the Christmas Party. If you have indicated in the past you wanted one, PLEASE reconfirm your order and let Jan know. She can be reached at tvteeth@sbcglobal.net or at work at janet.williams@utsa.edu You can also send an to Don Williams at dwilliams@stmarkevangelist.com We would like to place an order by the end of January. You can purchase the badge it with only the Council number on it if you are First, Second, and Third Degree members. Only 4th degree Knights and their wives will be able to order this beautiful badge with the 4th Degree logo. Plans are in the works for a possibility of a ladies auxiliary for our Council/Assembly and the name badges will be an important part of that. Even if that never materializes, the badge is still an important visual sign of the support our wives have for us. GET YOUR ORDER IN NOW. 8

9 THE ROOSTER CROWS December Chicken Burn Huge Success Congratulations to our brother Knights who worked so hard at the December Chicken Barbecue. It was a wonderful success. We prepared about 1200 halves of chickens and sold the last one just as the last parishioners from the last morning mass were leaving the big event at the gym. This was the first time we have attempted the full count of chickens for the reduced Sunday masses. I especially want to thank those who encouraged me as I was feeling my confidence slipping away that we would sell all of them. The members of this council never fail to lift my spirits and bring joy to my heart. I cannot express how exciting it is to see so many good, Catholic men enjoying each others company and working toward making other people s lives better whether it is our youth and scholarships, our several seminarians that we sponsor, or other folks deserving of assistance. You team leaders who hold this together are truly gifts from heaven! God bless you all. For those of you who could not help out and enjoy the camaraderie, the fact that you took the time to buy chickens is another way you showed your support. I know you will try and make one of our two remaining barbecues or other events whenever possible. There is no better way to get to know these good, honorable men we call Brother Knights than through an event like this. Speaking of that, our next world famous barbecue is by far the biggest one. Super Bowl XLII Sunday is February 3rd. With 33% more chickens being prepared and needing to be sold (1600 halves vs. the normal 1200) we will be really hustling and need everyone to participate. Please mark your calendar for sharing your talents that weekend and be sure to save some freezer space for several of those delicious chickens! Oh, Fernando, I promise to have plenty of refreshing cold drinks there. Which reminds me, please give a special thank you to those who bring sausage and other treats for us while we work. That type of thoughtfulness makes it even more special. Say, brothers, here is a 2008 New Year s resolution for you: proudly exercise your Catholic faith, get more involved in KC barbecues and other activities, and understand that our Blessed Mother Mary loves to see her children working for the good of her Son s Church! I hope you are blessed with a Joyful and Spiritual 2008! Mike Pattillo THE BUCK STOPS HERE ANNUAL DUES Your annual dues letter should have arrived! Please pay your dues in January. Send checks to --- Financial Secretary Richard Newcomb, 2662 Forest Pebble, San Antonio, TX

10 WINE TASTING The Knights of Columbus Council 7613 at St. Mark invites you to attend our 3rd annual Wine Tasting and Social. This fund raising event will be an enjoyable evening to share with other members of St. Mark Parish. Proceeds will be dedicated to supporting Right to Life Groups. 3rd An- There will be very light hors d oeuvres for the evening. In addition there will be a Silent Auction and door prizes given away. Part of the Silent Auction will be gift baskets donated by the Knights, their wives and anyone else who wants January 19, :00 pm - 10:00 pm Tickets on Sale Now. For more information call Charles Guerra. Hm: Cell: Wk : charlesgg@sbcglobal.net. Please add Wine Tasting in subject line of e- A S SEEN THROUGH MY EYES As I look around at all the various ministries at St. Mark s, I am quite amazed by the parish wide participation from the Knights of Columbus. I would like to thank all the Knights who actively participate in an activity or other ministry. I would like to invite those who do not, to think about getting involved in Your Church Community. You may contact me if you need any help or information on getting involved. I hope to see and meet you soon at one of our monthly meetings. Gary J. Adams Council Director 1st Rosary Christopher Hall Operations Committee Membership Drive 24 Hour Adoration Columbus Day Dance New Year's Party Basketball Free Throw (local, regional, state) Corporate Communion Pancake Breakfast Bingo Easter Egg Hunt Red Rose Sunday Blood Drive Golf Tournament Soccer Challenge (local, regional, state) Chicken BBQ KC flowers Mother's Day Texas Hold 'Em Christmas Party KC Men's Retreat Valentine Dance Wine Tasting 10

11 ACTS Men s A.C.T.S. Retreat January 10 13, 2008 Adoration- the call by, acceptance of, and response to God Community- the love and caring of each other Theology-the study of God through scripture and the Catholic Faith Service-to God and his people Are you feeling the need to attain a new and deeper relationship with our Lord? If you answer yes to this question, please consider signing up for the next Men s A.C.T.S. Retreat being held January It is a powerful spiritual experience. VALENTINE DANCE Mark Your Calendar February 9th St. Mark s Gym BYOB BYO Snack s Bring your dancing shoes, and most of all, Bring your Sweetheart 11

12 ST. MARK THE EVANGELIST JANUARY 2008 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS # THOUSAND OAKS DRIVE SAN ANTONIO, TX NON-PROFIT ORGANIZATION U.S. POSTAGE PAID PERMIT # 1656 SAN ANTONIO, TEXAS RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED Issue Number Discover a World of Good Things in the Knights of Columbus Publication Title The Knight Light Issue Date January 2008 Issue Number Authorized Organization St. Mark the Evangelist Knights of Columbus 7613 Address 1602 Thousand Oaks Drive San Antonio, Texas Council Website: SCHEDULE OF EVENTS January Acts Retreat 10 Assembly Meeting 10 Bingo Committee Meeting 23 Business Meeting 17 Chapter Meeting 16 CHOC Meeting 2 Council Meeting 3 First Degree Ceremony 22 Game Night 24 K of C Rosary 5 Red Rose Sunday 20 Rite to Life 20 Squires Convention 4 Squires Meeting 13 Squires Pancake Breakfast 27 Wine Tasting 19 Gary, Please post in the news letter that I will be a the Jan 3rd meeting if anyone wants to order KC shirts or jackets. Also those people that order from me in the last 2 months should pick up their shirts at the meeting or call me at to arrange a pickup. Thank you, Ken Mager MISC: 12