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1 February 2014 THE NORFOLK KNIGHT Knights of Columbus Volume 34, No. 8 Norfolk, Virginia Council 367 The First Council In The South 1898 COMING UP AT THE FIRST COUNCIL IN THE SOUTH February 2: February 5: February 9: February 16: February 16: February 19: March 1: Super Bowl Party Business Meeting Knights United at Blessed Sacrament 8 AM Fabulous Family Breakfast Membership SPX Social Meeting/2 nd Degree Mardi Gras Ball Grand Knight s Message Brothers, Families, and Friends of Council 367: As we move into the second month of the New Year here at The First Council in the South, we are still charging ahead with lots of worthwhile projects. January was a busy month and February promises to be as equally busy. Some of the events the Council hosted in January include our Fabulous Family Breakfast, Friday Night Socials, the Fourth Degree Holiday Pot Luck, and we held our Council level Knights of Columbus Free Throw Championship. The Blue Mass on January 30 th was postponed due to weather and will be rescheduled in the near future. A huge thank you goes out to everyone that supported these events and made each one of them a success. But there is still more to do. Looking forward into February, there are still lots of way for you to get involved. Some of our upcoming events are the Council s Super Bowl Party on February 2 nd. Come on out and watch the big game with your Brothers and their families. There will be snacks and drinks available but if you would like, you can bring a dish or dessert to share. On February 9 th, we will be attending Blessed Sacrament for our Knights United Mass and then we have our Fabulous Family Breakfast on February 16 th. So again, mark your calendars and make every effort to support these events. Be sure to check the Council s Facebook page for any update to all events. There has been a change to our Friday Night Socials. We will only be having a Friday Night Social when someone steps up to share their culinary specialty. If no one steps up to host a Friday Night Social the hall will be closed. The Council is scheduled to host the Friday Night Social on the 1 st and 3 rd Fridays and the Columbus Club is scheduled for the 2 nd and 4 th Fridays. So, if you are interested in hosting a Council Friday Night Social, please contact myself or the Deputy Grand Knight. MARDI GRAS BALL Brothers, Families and Friends, Ash Wednesday, which marks the beginning of Lent, is just around the corner. But, before we get there, "Laissez Les Bons Temps Rouler!" On Saturday, March 1, Knights of Columbus Norfolk Council 367, "The First Council in the South," will hold its MARDI GRAS BALL at our Council Hall, 5201 Kennebeck Ave. in Norfolk. The evening will begin at 6:00 p.m. with an open bar followed by a down home Cajun dinner at 7:00 p.m. featuring Chicken and Andouille Sausage Gumbo, Shrimp Étouffée, Red Beans & Rice, Creole Jambalaya, and Cajun Vegetables. After dinner, the real celebration begins as the party gets hoppin' with entertainment by Gina Dalmas & The Cow Tippin' Playboys! Tickets are $25.00 in advance and $30.00 at the door and are available from any Council officer. Attire for the evening will be semi-formal (coat and tie for gentlemen). For more information, contact Ron Schafer at So make plans now to celebrate Mardi Gras with the Krewe of Columbus at "The First Council in the South!" Ron Schafer Deputy Grand Knight Program Director/Council Activities Chairman Knights of Columbus, Council 367 meetings are held the 1 st and 3 rd Wednesday of each month beginning promptly at 7:30 p.m. The Norfolk Knight is published by and for the membership of Knights of Columbus, Norfolk, Va. Council 367. The views expressed therein are not necessarily those of the Knights of Columbus. It is published monthly to inform the membership and auxiliary on issues of concern. The publication is posted on the Council s website at kofc367.org and can be mailed to members free of charge, upon request. Comments may be mailed to: Editor, 5201 Kennebeck Ave., Norfolk, VA

2 Knight of the Month This month s honoree as Knight of the Month has only been a member of Council 367 for a short period of time, but since he has joined The First Council in the South he has been involved in some way with nearly every event that the Council has hosted. Even though he has encountered some medical issues over the past few months, it has not slowed him down. He can be counted on to be there when needed and has recently chaired the Council Free Throw Championship which was a huge success. Please join me in congratulating this very dedicated brother as February s Knight of the Month. Thank you Ed Webb for all that you do! Steve Family of the Month Although this family has only been a member of Council 367 The First Council in the South for less than a year they have hit the ground running. They attend all Council events as a family and are always willing to help in any way they can. Their efforts and dedication have ensured that each Council event is successful. They are active members of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Norfolk. I cannot say enough about this family and all the help they have provided to our Council. Please join me in congratulating Mark, Jane, Madison, and Dalaney White as February s Family of the Month. Steve God Bless Grand Knight s Message, from Page 1 If you are able to host a Columbus Club Friday Night Social, please contact Mike Atkinson or Jack Michalski for those scheduled Friday nights. It is our goal to have the Christopher Lounge open to all every Friday Night for food, fellowship and friendship and would appreciate everyone s effort to make this happen. If the dinner is not scheduled before the calendar is sent out, it will be advertized through and Facebook. I want to thank each of you for all that you do to help lift our Council to the next level. I urge those of you who are not very involved, to get that way. We need your talents and ideas. I also want to remind all Brother Knights to wear your name tags to Mass and let your Priest and fellow parishioners know that you are a proud member of The First Council in the South. Steven W. Kocurek Grand Knight Columbus Club Report If the weather has cooperated by the time you read this, the flower boxes in front of the Main Hall will have been repaired and repainted thanks to Dan Zinni and Joe Rejuney s son. Ron Stover also repaired the fence between us and the apartments recently. There are many other things at the Council Home that are in need of some repair and/or freshening up. If you see something you feel you can handle, contact me or a Club Officer and we can put you to work. It is also not too late to sign up for the VIP program this year, see Jack Michalski for details. Remember, this is your club and it takes help from all of us to make it better! Mike Atkinson President VIEW THE SISTINE CHAPEL So you can t afford a trip to Rome to see the Sistine Chapel. Then take a virtual tour of the Sistine Chapel on your computer by logging on to the following website: America 3

3 KNOW YOUR CATHOLICISM The Apostles How well do you know the Apostles? Answer the questions below with the following letter for each Apostle. A=Andrew, B=Bartholomew, C=James (Greater), D=James (Lesser), E=John, F=Jude, G=Judas, H=Matthew, I=Peter, J=Philip, K=Simon, L=Thomas, K=Matthias 1. Who were the sons of Zebedee and nicknamed from the Lord sons of thunder? 2. Who was Peter s brother? 3. Whose name was originally Levi and was a tax collector? 4. Which apostle is often referred to as the Zealot? 5. Who was also known as Thaddeus? 6. Who was flayed alive with a knife and converted Polymius, the King of Armenia to Christianity? 7. Who betrayed Jesus with a kiss? 8. Who doubted Jesus resurrection? 9. Who was crucified upside down because he felt he was not worthy to die in the same manner as his Savior? 10. Who preached the gospel in Phrygia, in Asia Minor, and died a martyr there in at Hierapolis? 11. Who replaced Judas Iscariot after his suicide? 12. A saw is his symbol because he was sawed to pieces. 13. Who is known as the disciple whom Jesus Loved? 14. Who was the rock upon which Jesus would build his church thus becoming our first Pope? 15. Who was the first to be martyred in A.D. 44? 16. Who outlived all the apostles and died an old age? 17. Who left John the Baptist and became the first apostle? 18. What three apostles witnessed the Transfiguration? 19. Whom did Jesus refer to when he said, Here is a true Israelite, in whom there is nothing false? 20. Who was the only apostle not to abandoned Jesus at his trial or crucifixion? ANSWERS 1= C&E, 2=A, 3=H, 4=K, 5=F, 6=B, 7=G, 8=L, 9=I, 10=J, 11=K, 12=D, 13=E, 14=I, 15=C, 16=E, 17=A, 18=C,E,I, 19=B, 20=E 4 33 Years of Spreading the Gospel Congratulations to our Worthy Chaplain, Father Matthias Lusembo on his 33 rd anniversary of his ordination into the Priesthood on January 18 th. We truly appreciate you volunteering your time to be our Worthy Chaplain as you have provided us your wisdom, spiritual guidance, and friendship throughout the years. GOD BLESS YOU AND ALL THAT YOU DO! Financial Secretary Notes 2014 dues are now due. Payment can be made by mail, in person (cash, check or credit card), or online at the Council webpage (KofC367.org). If you need assistance with making payment, call me and I will be happy to help. If you need to work out a payment plan, I can help with that also. I can meet with you at the Council, your home, or any other location within reason. I am here to help you! Second notices will be mailed out on February 15th. If your anniversary or wife s birthday is not listed it is because I don t have it. Be sure to fill out completely the member history form included with your dues notice so your info will be up to date. Mike Atkinson Financial Secretary Membership Drive A membership drive will be held at St Pius X, Sunday, February 16 th, from 9 AM to 12:30 PM in the Parish Hall. Anyone wanting to help or has a potential new member, please contact me at Sean Myers Membership Committee Chairman * 500 Club Winner? * January Frosty the Snowman Frosty realizes some haven t purchased their 500 club membership for the year and made us cancel our drawing for January. So here s another chance to purchase a lucky number which will be drawn during the Business meeting on February 5 th for the January s winner. February s drawing will be held during the Social meeting on February 19 th weather permitting. Good luck and stay warm!

4 Sick and Deceased We pray for those listed below prior to each Council Meeting and ask that each Brother also remember them in their prayers and at Mass: Jeffery Ackom Tim Barry Sheila Connell Ronald De Vita Barry Fitzgibbons Joe Grimm Phyllis Heim Patricia Marchand Dan Owens Lenny Pulizzi Richard Schafer Angela Sullivan Stanley Tyler Ed Webb Karen Ackom Margaret Butler Louise Cornetta Philip Escuadra Tony Garcia Kathy Grimm The Kupchik Family J.R. Morris Shannon Pico Anthony Rossi Ben Spasaro Barbara Sweeney Avery Updike We also pray for the repose of the souls of the departed. May they rest in peace. Phil Connell, PGK Donald Jones Allen Vitug ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~ Note: If anyone knows of someone who needs to be added or removed from our list, please contact Pat Brennan at (757) or Happy Birthday Brothers & Wives Marcus J Croft Robert G Doumar Vincent O Garcia Brendan K Glennon Jack H Hahn Sarah Malloy Atuagie Okobi Harold D Pettit Valerie Satchivi Bennie C Spasaro Stanley W Tyler Thomas G Webber John A Dailey William R Epstein Andre H Glaubke Alfred J Gloria John P Heslin Albert W Marchand Albert D Petrulis James L Pressler Michael A Schmidt Tracy Timby Edmond J Webb William R Wolfe Happy Anniversary! Mark & Nicole Litkowski Narcisse & Valerie Satchivi Joseph & Ellie Marasco Happy Anniversary to you all! May you enjoy many more Blessed Years Together! COMING UP IN MARCH AT THE FIRST COUNCIL IN THE SOUTH March 1: March 5: March 9: March 16: March 19: Mardi Gras Ball Business Meeting Knights United at Mass Fabulous Family Breakfast Social Meeting 8329 Quincy Street Norfolk, VA

5 2014 NEWSLETTER PATRONS Acevedo, Mariano S Ancheta, Ben Q Atkinson, Thomas M Brasek, Thomas P Brennan, Patrick B Brink, Kenneth W Brown, Michael D Cachapher, Rufino C Chronik, Michael N Connell, Philip J Cornetta, Dr. Vincent Costis, George Cyrs, SB Dailey, John A Dillon, Kevin T Dowd Sr, Daniel W Dowd, Daniel W Elliott, Truman Ennels, George M Escuadra, John A Fitzgibbons, Barry M Girtz, Darryl S Glaubke, Andre H Glennon, Brendan K Hahn, Jack H Halvorson, James M Hartung, Paul J Haskins, Raymond A Heslin, John P Holden, Robert H Iles, Doug Iligan, Raul G Johnson, Aldin E LeBrun, Maurice Listol, David R Litkowski, Mark Allen Lovely, Keith Machamer, Brian S Magyar, Mark J Maleski, Sylvester E Marasco, Joseph V Martin, Gordon D Meacher, Joseph E Mello, John T Michalski, Jack F Miles Sr., Jesse James Myers, Sean Nelson, Mark J Nichols, Howard L O'Connor, Daniel J Outlaw, Charles Pace Jr, Joseph Person, John F Petit, Harold D Petrulis, Albert D Pico, Andres Pines, Michael L Pousa, Jorge L Pressler, James L Preston, Claude J Priester Sr. Richard D Quezon, AC Rice III, Charles A Rose, Warren L Sama, Tchaa Prosper Schultz, Paul M Simpson, Charlie O J Stencil Jr, Raymond C Sullivan, Michael J Tibay, Natalio A Tibbetts, Bryant C Timby, Jeffery W Trent, Richard H Tyler, Stanley W Vesseliza, Robert R Voces Jr, Elias A Weatherspoon, Albert M Webb, Edmond J Webber, Thomas G White, Mark S Willacker, Jeff A Worley Jr, Edgar C K O V A R Norfolk Council 367 KOVAR Campaign 2014 Assisting Virginians with Intellectual Disabilities Please designate your contribution: #42569 Combined Federal Campaign #735 Virginia Combined Campaign #8838 United Way So, to all Military, Civil Service, State & City Employees, and contributors to Company Campaigns: Please write the appropriate number designated above on your pledge card so that your contribution will go to KOVAR. Then send a copy of your pledge receipt to: Norfolk Council 367 Kenneth W. Brink 1717 Columbia Avenue Norfolk, VA OR Give it to one of the following at a meeting: Kenny Brink, PGK Joe Marasco, PGK Bob Epstein, PGK Here s wishing YOU and your SWEETHEART a Happy Valentine s Day! Support your Council as you would your Valentine. Give it your HEART, TIME, & LOVE! Got a question? your Grand Knight: scoutingfan@yahoo.com Visit The First Council in the South s official site at: kofc367.org Visit the Knights of Columbus official site at: 6

6 T H E N O R F O L K K N I G H T February 2014 Knights of Columbus Volume 34, No. 8 Norfolk, Virginia Council 367 The First Council In The South /2014 Fraternal Year Norfolk Council #367 Council Officers Columbus Club Grand Knight Steven W. Kocurek Chaplain Rev. Matthias Lusembo Deputy Grand Knight Ronald P. Schafer Chancellor Rod Watson Financial Secretary Thomas M. Atkinson Treasurer James McFadden (Acting) Advocate James L. Pressler, PGK Warden John Person Recorder Edward Isajewicz Inside Guard Mark McCulloch Outside Guard Lamerique Laguerre Outside Guard Sean Myers Trustee, 3-Year John A. Escuadra, PGK Trustee, 2-Year James L. Smith, PGK Trustee, 1-Year James McFadden Lecturer Jack Michalski, PSD, PGK President Thomas M. Atkinson Vice President James L. Pressler, PGK Secretary Joe Rejuney Treasurer Jack Michalski, PSD, PGK Registered Agent / Trustee Jack Michalski, PSD, PGK Trustee Dan Dowd Trustee James L. Pressler, PGK Trustee Joe Marasco, PGK Trustee Charles O.J. Simpson Trustee Ron Stover, FDD, PGK Rental Agent Charles O.J. Simpson Grand Knight Steven W. Kocurek Council Office Committees Admissions Rod Watson Charity Jack Michalski, PSD, PGK Church John A. Escuadra, PGK Community Council Activities Ronald P. Schafer Family Mark McCulloch Fourth Degree James L. Pressler, PGK Sick & Fraternal Michael Brown General Programs Ronald P. Schafer Membership Sean Myers Pro Life Raymond Selg Public Relations Ronald P. Schafer KOVAR Ken Brink, PGK Joe Marasco, PGK KCIC/PKD Dan Dowd Newsletter Editor John Person Retention John A. Escuadra, PGK James L. Smith, PGK James McFadden Special Olympics Sean Myers Youth Ed Webb Club Robert Epstein, PGK Knights of Columbus 500 Club $5 Monthly Dues Chance to receive $500 Prize, each and every month!!! Please complete the following to enroll in the Knights of Columbus, Council 367, 500 Club: Full Name Street Address City: State: Zip: Phone#: Address: Please enclose first month s dues with application. If you wish, advance payments can be made. (Checks should be made payable to Norfolk Council Club ) Your permanent number and rules will be mailed/ ed to you. Amount enclosed: (If you want a specific number call Bob Epstein, , for availability) Knights of Columbus, 500 Club, C/O Bob Epstein, PGK, Chairman, 1819 Hunters Trail, Norfolk, VA,

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