February 2016 Newsletter

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1 Knights of Columbus Good Shepherd Council No Mother Teresa Assembly No Schertz Parkway Schertz, TX February 2016 Newsletter February Business Meeting Moved to February 16, 2016 Lenten Fish Fry - Ash Wednesday and every Friday During Lent 5:30 PM 8:00 PM MEETINGS: 1 st Thru 3 rd Degree 2 nd Wednesday (Business) at 7:30 PM, Rosary 7:15 PM 4 th Degree 3rd Monday at 7:30 PM, Rosary 7:00 PM Mikulski Hall Phone: (210) GOOD SHEPHERD COUNCIL No. 6358, KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS, , SCHERTZ, TEXAS GRAND KNIGHT Jim Lovering DEPUTY GRAND KNIGHT Hank Alves CHAPLAIN Father Ed Pavlicek Jr FINANCIAL SECRETARY Jim Theisen DISTRICT DEPUTY David Gonzalez CHANCELLOR Gerald Fey PROGRAM DIRECTOR Larry Gladu MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR. David Wissmann TREASURER Danny Stift RECORDER Jerry Weaver ADVOCATE Rich Nielson WARDEN Roy Masterson OUTSIDE GUARD Thomas Masterson INSIDE GUARD #1 Joseph Passwaters INSIDE GUARD #2 Jack Sullivan NEWSLETTER Bill Daniels INSURANCE Patrick Russell LECTURER Jose Rodriquez TRUSTEES: 1 Year Noel Hamilton Year Tony Paulson Year David Dumas

2 Grand Knights Report Dear Brother Knights and Families BROTHERS IN CHRIST From burying a friend in Lubbock to attending SK CARL SANDERS rosary at GOOD SHEPHERD, a good sense of my mortality was brought home. Think about a meaningful LENT. Speaking about our efforts at the LENTEN FISH FRIES, yes we have jobs to do in making this a very successful fund raising event. We did cut back to 4 teams because of paper Knights who would not show for their scheduled times last year. Each team should expect a couple of Fridays but the teams are beefy enough so that each lead could get a co-lead split the load. This means all teams need to MAN UP and take responsibility for their scheduled night. We will have a meeting on the 3rd of FEB FOR ALL TEAM LEADS and co leads on procedures for this coming season. I cannot stress attendance enough for this critical preview of needed knowledge. We will have another Membership drive in March; Star Council is achievable with your help and commitment. Also having another Pancake breakfast is a hot item which we need to address at the next meeting. Since we got real adept at making Muffulettas, would we be open to working Fiesta-Taste of New Orleans as late spring fund raiser? Will close with the prayer of ST Ignatius of Loyola" Dearest Lord, teach me to be generous.teach me to serve Thee as thou deservest ;to give and not count the cost; To fight and not heed the wounds; To toil and not to seek for reward, Save that of knowing that I do thy will, O God" We Walk by Faith and not by sight. Jim Lovering GK Service Awards The following members are eligible for the years of service award indicated. These awards will be presented at the regular meeting in the month of February. If you cannot be present for that meeting it will be your responsibility to contact the Grand Knight to make alternate arrangements. Jose Castro Francis Crosby Emilio Rodriguez Frank Cunningham Richard Bauman Gerald Fey Christopher Yost 40 Years 40 Years 30 Years 15 Years 10 Years 10 Years 10 Years To input general information, to submit an article to THE GOOD SHEPHERD COUNCIL NEWSLETTER, write to the Newsletter Editor, williamdaniels@sbcglobal.net or drop it by the office at 509 Schertz Parkway, Schertz, TX. To change your address you can us at GSKOC6358@sbcglobal.net. The Newsletter is published monthly. Deadline input to the next issue is Thursday February 18, 2016.

3 Mother Teresa Assembly No Message from the Faithful Navigator of Assembly 2523 Fourth Degree Exemplification: The most recent Fourth Degree Exemplification was January 30, 2016, at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, in New Braunfels, Texas. Now is the time to start recruiting for the next exemplification. Invite your third degree brothers to join the fourth degree. Mother Teresa Assembly Next Assembly: Mother Teresa always meets on the third Monday of the Month. The next meeting will be February 15, 2016, at 7:30 pm. The Holy Rosary will begin at approximately 7:00 pm, the Holy Rosary is open to anyone but only Sir Knights may remain during the business meeting. Refreshments for February meeting: The Sir Knights from Good Shepherd will provide the refreshments for the January meeting. A big Thank You to the Sir Knights from Our Lady of Perpetual (Selma) Council No for the refreshments at the January meeting. Our Sir Knights celebrating their birthday in February: Richard Otero (1); Gerald J. Fey (5); Jeffrey J. Heim (6); Rudy G. Padilla (9); Steven N. Harkiewicz (14); James R. Lovering (21); Mark De Leon (23); Carl E. Rogerzinsky (24); Dean M. Murphy (26). We wish all of our Sir Knights a very Happy and Blessed Birthday. and many more years. Our Sir Knights with a Fourth Degree Date (Re-entry Date) in February (continuous years of Service): Years of Service: 42 Years: Edward C. Higgs & Lucio P. Mike Torres ( ); 27 Years: John R. Putalavage ( ); 18 Years: Steven N. Harkiewicz ( ); 12 Years: Charles R. Padgett Jr. ( ); 10 Years: David F Boyle ( ); 8 Years: Francisco C. Calderon ( ); 6 Years: Carl E. Rogerzinsky ( ); 3 Years: Wilfred B. Young ( ), Glenn H. Barnett, William A. Henderson IV, Albert F. Mantor Sr., Michael W. Niemietz, Julio Rivera, and Henry Torres ( ). Thank you Sir Knights for your continuous years of service to the Assembly. George H. Cheney Faithful Navigator Mother Teresa Assembly Schertz Parkway Schertz, TX Phone: (210) gcheney@satx.rr.com Cell: (210) Home: (210)

4 Ladies Auxiliary Instead of our January Ladies Annual Night Out, the membership present at this year's meeting decided we would host a Fat Tuesday dinner on Tuesday, February 2 nd at Mikulski Hall--spouses are invited. Appetizers will be served at 6:00 PM and Chicken Fried Steak with Baked Potato, Green Beans, and Salad will be served for dinner at 6:30 PM. Cost is $5.00 per person and reservations required. Ash Wednesday (February 10 th ) is just around the corner and five ladies will be needed for bakery help during the Lenten season. Please contact Maria or Pat if you are willing to help out on Feb 10, 12, 19, 26, Mar 4, 11, 18, or 25. Agenda items for the March meeting must be submitted NLT Tuesday, February 26 th to Olga (olgacmunozmunoz@gmail.com) or Pat (pgm921@gmail.com). Birthday wishes and blessings to our February sisters: Cruz Guerra (6), Brandy Watson (11), Santa Gonzales (25), and Ann Vick (26). Pat Mantor, President Attention Council Brother Knights 2016 DUES ARE PAST DUE Your 2016 dues are now past due. Please pay your dues as soon as possible. The annual dues are $30.00 per year. Please attend the next council meeting to pay your dues, pay your dues at the Council Hall or mail them to James Theisen, 1313 Chestnut Drive, Schertz, TX Checks should be made out to Good Shepherd Council Lectors Corner St. Valentine the Myth, the man, the legend. Saint Valentine, officially known as Saint Valentine of Rome, is a third-century Roman saint widely celebrated on February 14 and commonly associated with "courtly love." Although not much of St. Valentine's life is reliably known, and whether or not the stories involve two different saints by the same name is also not officially decided, it is highly agreed that St. Valentine was martyred and then buried on the Via Flaminia to the north of Rome. Catholic Online In 1969, the Roman Catholic Church removed St. Valentine from the General Roman Calendar, because so little is known about him. However, the church still recognizes him as a saint, listing him in the February 14 spot of Roman Martyrolgy. The legends attributed to the mysterious saint are as inconsistent as the actual identification of the man. According to the popular hagiographical identity, and what is believed to be the first representation of St. Valentine, the Nuremberg Chronicle, St. Valentine was a Roman priest martyred during Claudius' reign. However, other tales of St. Valentine's life claim he was executed either in the year 269, 270, 273 or 280. Other depictions of St. Valentine's arrests tell that he secretly married couples so husbands wouldn't have to go to war. Another variation of the legend of St. Valentine says he refused to sacrifice to pagan gods, was imprisoned and while imprisoned he healed the jailer's blind daughter. On the day of his execution, he left the girl a note signed, "Your Valentine." St. Valentine is the Patron Saint of affianced couples, bee keepers, engaged couples, epilepsy, fainting, greetings, happy marriages, love, lovers, plague, travelers, and young people. He is represented in pictures with birds and roses and his feast day is celebrated on February 14. Regardless of which story you belief I feel that at least for the month of February we should all be more compassionate and loving to one another just as Jesus would want us to be. This world could sure use some Love Sweet Love. Council Address: GSKOC6358@sbcglobal.net Council 6358 website:

5 A DEVINE MERCY MOMENT IN THE YEAR OF MERCY In this issue of our KOC Newsletter we are having Part II of St. Faustina s prayer For the Grace to be Merciful to Others. If we read it, meditate on it and act on it, this can be our monthly participation in God s Mercy in this Year Mercy. We can still keep acting on last month s Part I of the prayer. [Part II] Help me that my ears may be merciful, so that I may give heed to my neighbors needs and not be indifferent to their pains and moanings. [Part I] Help me, O Lord that my eyes may be merciful, so that I may never suspect or judge from appearances, but look for what is beautiful in my neighbors souls and come to their rescue. (Diary 163) Membership Activities Knights Choir The Knights Choir will sing on Sunday February 21, 2016 at Good Shepherd Church at the 8AM Mass. Rehearsal is at 7:15AM. We are looking forward for more Knights to join us. Interested, Please contact Larry Gladu, PGK ST DEGREE Exemplification Admissions committee will meet at 7:30 PM after the Officers Meeting on Monday February 8, Our Next 1 st Degree is scheduled for February 11, 2016 Knights Mass and Friendship Sunday Our Knights Mass at Good Shepherd will be on the third Sunday February 21, at 8:00 AM, After Mass coffee; orange juice and doughnuts will be served by the council. We need council officers and Brother Knights to support these events to help with recruiting new members. Knights Sunday, supported by our council, is scheduled for the fourth (4 th ) Sunday of every month at Immaculate Conception Church after the 9:45 A.M. Knight s Mass. After Mass coffee, orange juice and doughnuts will be served. We need council officers and Brother Knights to support these events to help with recruiting new members. Contact David Dumas , Gerald Fey , or Chris Tusko to volunteer to help with the recruiting of new members Knights Super Bowl Party Our Council will be having a Super Bowl Party at the Hall on Sunday February 7th, at 5:00 pm, kick off is 5:30 pm. BYOB and BYOS (snacks). This party is for brother Knights and friends only. Keg beer and wine (if available) while it lasts and a cash bar at Knight s prices. Hope to see you there! Lenten Fish Fry The Lenten season will soon be here. A season for us to prepare for Easter by setting aside time to reflect on Jesus suffering, his sacrifice, his life, death and resurrection. Lent is also a time when we as a council raise a significant amount of money to fund our charitable needs. It is a time when we need all brothers that can help to come out and give us a hand. The work is rewarding, and fun. Please consider coming out and share a little of your time with your brothers. Who knows, you may even make new friends! Give it a try! Also, please remember that the bar teams could use help as well. Both special events and bar team rosters are posted on the bulletin board in the hall. If your name is not on one of the rosters and you would like to volunteer, pick a team and sign up. Please consider sharing a bit of your time with your brothers. You ll never hear us complain we have too much help. Fish Fry Training There will be Fish Fry training on Wednesday 3, 2016 at 7:30 PM at the Hall for key personnel: Leaders, ticket sellers, cooks etc. Anyone else who would be interested is welcome to attend. Please plan on attending so we can have a successful Fish Fry.

6 Yes, It is FISH FRY TIME The fish fry schedule is as follows: February 10 th Lent Wednesday, Team 1 - Mark Kirstein February 12 th Team 2 - Jim Lovering February 19 th Team 3 - Hank Alves February 26 th Team 4 - Jesse Gonzales March 4 th Team 1 - Mark Kirstein March 111 th Team 2 - Jim Levering March 18 th Team 3 - Hank Alves March 25 th Team 4 - Jesse Gonzales Help is always needed! Even if your team is not scheduled all are welcomed to come out and pitch in!! Thanks in advance Hank Alves; Deputy Grand Knight Knights of Columbus Good Shepherd Council 6358 Lenten Fish Fry At the Knights of Columbus Hall 509 Schertz Parkway, Schertz Texas Starts on February 10, 2016, Ash Wednesday and all Lenten Fridays $9.00 For Adult Plate and $7.00 for Children under 12 and seniors over 65 5:30 PM to 8:00 PM Dine in to enjoy the fellowship with family and friends or Dive thru and pick-up a plate Adult 8 meal ticket card being sold for $65.00 Use as many per visit as you want MENU Adult Plate Seniors and Child s Plate 2 pieces of Fish fried or baked 1 Piece of Fish fried or baked Cole Slaw Cole Slaw Corn on the Cob Corn on the Cob French fries or Baked potato French fries or Baked potato Ice Tea Ice Tea INDIVIDUAL ACTIVITY WORKSHEET This information will help us prepare our Fraternal Survey for Supreme Council office for 20. Please return to the form at our next meeting. 1. Number of visits you made to the sick Bereaved 2. Were you a blood donor? Yes No 3. Estimated hours of community service during the month: Church Activity (service in all Church related activities). Community Activity (service in all community related activities). Youth Activity (service in all youth related activities). Habitat for Humanity (service in all related projects). Culture of Life Activities (service in all related projects). Miscellaneous Activity (service in areas not outlined above). 4. Number of Hours of fraternal service (any service to our sick/disabled members and their families. 5. Number of hours in attendance or working at our council functions. Please include any hours your Family members might contribute as well. Thank you for all

7 February 2016 HAPPY BIRTHDAY Richard Otero on the 1st Humberto Hernandez on the 2nd William Jarzombek on the 2nd Donald Barrett on the 5th Gerald Fey on the 5th Glen Grimm on the 5th Rudy Lopez on the 5th Jeffrey Heim on the 6th Rudy Padilla on the 9th Reynaldo Espinosa on the 11th Matthew Oravits on the 11th Modesto Suarez,Jr. on the 11th Roger Robbins on the 12th Thomas Hands on the 13th Brian Novak on the 17th Jim Theisen on the 20th James Lovering on the 21st Albert Pena on the 21st Jesus "Jesse" Gonzalez on the 22nd Warren Klebig on the 23rd HAPPY ANNIVERSARY Alphis "Al" and LaVerne Smith, their 49th on the 5th Rocco and Harriet De Felice, their 58th on the 7th Patrick and Suzie Marbach, their 46th on the 8th Gerald and Christy Weaver, their 31st on the 11th William and Zahn, their 48th on the 12th Jason and Melissa Renteria, their 17th on the 14th Richard and Brandy Watson, their 14th on the 16th Donald and Juliet Grace, their 46th on the 19th James and Sue Griffin, Sr., their 38th on the 19th Oscar and Adelinda Munoz, their 58th on the 24th David and Pamela Wissmann, their 37th on the 25th REMEMBERANCE Glen Francis February 1, 1986 Jim Clair February 23, 1986 Eugene B Mc Cabe February 5, 1996 Nick Castro February 23, 1997 Lou Stafford February 4, 2006 Timothy L Stockman February 28, 2007 Nolberto T Briceno February 1, 2010 Wendell J De Rouen February 10, 2010 William R Kelley February 24, 2012 Patrick D Quinn February 19, 2013

8 February 2016 Knights of Columbus Good Shepherd Council No Schertz Parkway, Schertz, Texas Phone: (210) Fax: (210) SUN MON TUE WED THU FRI SAT 1 2 Ladies Auxiliary Fat Tuesday Dinner Appetizers 6:00 Pm Dinner 6:30PM 3 Columbus Club Board Meeting 7:00 PM Reservations required 4 5 Eucharist Benediction Good Shepherd 7 PM WEDO-Bill Mueller Bar Team-3 Hank Alves 6 WEDO David Dumas Bar Team -4 John Samson 7 8 Officers Meeting 7 PM Admissions Committee Mtg 7:30 PM 9 10 Ash Wednesday Fish Fry 5:30PM 8:00 PM Special Event Team 1- Mark Kirstein 11 1st Degree Exemplification 7:30 PM Candidates 7:00 PM 12 Fish Fry 5:30PM -8:00PM Special Event Team 2 Jim Lovering Valentine s Day 15 4 th Degree Business Meeting 7:30 PM Rosary 7:00 PM 21 K of C Mass Good Shepherd 8AM; Knights Choir- 7:15 AM 16 Regular Business Dinner 6:30 PM Meeting :30PM Rosary 7:15PM Event Team 4 Meeting Meal 17 Chapter Meeting 18 Last day for Newsletter Input 19 Fish Fry 5:30PM 8:00 PM Special Event Team 3 Hank Alves Fish Fry 5:30 PM- 8:00 PM Special Event Team4 - Jesse Gonzales WEDO Patrick Russell Bar Team -1 Jeff Heim 28 K of C Mass Immaculate Conception 9:45 AM 29 1 March Ladies Auxiliary Rosary 6:00PM Meeting 6:30Pm 2 Columbus Club Board Meeting 7:00 PM 3 4 Eucharist Benediction Good Shepherd 7 PM Special Event Team 1 Mark Kirstein 5 WEDO - David Wissmann Bar team -2 Mark Kirstein