President s Corner Greetings to all my Brother Knights,

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1 Knights of Columbus Western Metroplex Chapter Newsletter October 2015 Meeting: The October Western Metroplex Chapter Meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 28, at the Council 7641 Hall at 1319 Brown Trail in Bedford. Meal will be served at 6:30-7:30. Meeting will begin at 7:30 P.M. President s Corner Greetings to all my Brother Knights, The September minutes are attached to this newsletter for review by the membership. Please look at these important pieces of information and review the council reports to help with ideas that may improve your council s activities. If you have an important event coming up in the future more than a month, print up a flyer or memo that you can pass out to everyone then only mention it to the membership. So they can read the handout. You can also post your events on the chapter website or contact SK Bill Tillotson, the webmaster, and he will help you get that done. It will reach a much larger audience that way. I would like to say thank you to Pat Henz and Craig Modrzynski for their presentation. I know that it was informative and helpful to both the Councils and Assemblies. Many questions were asked. On October 17th, the exchanged of the Silver Rose occurred in Gainesville. I am sorry that I was not able to attend due to a family event. But I heard that everything went well and everyone had a good time. This coming Saturday is All Hallows Eve. If your Church is sponsoring a trunk or treat party or a Halloween party on Saturday, please help support it and keep our kids safe. If your kids are going door to door trick or treating, please be safe by having them or you carry a flashlight or lantern turned on so that vehicles can see you walking. Sunday (November 1st) is the day that commemorates all those who have attained the beatific vision in Heaven. (All Saint s Day) Monday (November 2nd) is The Commemoration of All the Faithful Departed. (All Souls Day) On November 7, 2015 is the Bishop Pro-Life Dinner. Texas First Lady Cecilia Abbott is the keynote speaker. We have been asked to raise $5000 and sponsor the keynote speaker. If each of the 54 Councils donates a $100, we can meet this goal. Council 759 is donating $500 toward this goal and has issued a Diocese-wide challenge to all the Councils to match their contribution. As 2015 is coming to a close, we are moving toward Thanksgiving and Christmas. Please take time to help those less fortunate who need food, clothing, and shelter. There are plenty of folks in our parishes and community who are in need of those basic needs. 1

2 God bless you and your families. Vivat Jesus, Ruben Cisneros President, Fort Worth Western Metroplex Chapter VP Corner If you have not paid your council dues yet, please pay your dues as soon as possible. Remember that when we have elections or an item is brought up for a vote in a Chapter Meeting, only Councils that have paid their dues are eligible to vote on the matter up for vote. From the Ladies Trustee Report: Upcoming Degrees (if a Degree your council is hosting is not listed, contact Bill Tillotson) October 26, 2015 First Degree in Grapevine hosted by Council 7099 (St. Francis) October 27, 2015 First Degree in Denton hosted by Council 4771 October 30, 2015 First Degree in Fort Worth hosted by Council (St. Rita) November 7, 2015 Major Degree in Arlington hosted by Council (St. Mary the Virgin) November 8, 2015 First Degree in Lewisville hosted by Council 9884 (Lewisville) November 16, 2015 First Degree in Argyle hosted by Council (St. Mark) November 18, 2015 First Degree in Fort Worth hosted by Council (St. Rita) November 22, 2015 First Degree in Granbury hosted by Council 9748 (St. Francis Cabrini) Dates to Remember November 4-7, 2015 Special Olympics Bowling Competition, Fort Worth November 7, 2015 Bishop s Annual Catholic Respect Life Gala, Fort Worth November 8, 2015 Deaf Ministry Bowl-a-thon, Grand Prairie November 8, 2015 Flag Retirement Ceremony, Fort Worth November 14, 2015 Council Casino Night, White Settlement November 15, 2015 Council 9299 Golf Tournament, Arlington November 21, 2015 Special Olympics Powerlifting Competition, Hurst December 9, 2015 Western Metroplex Chapter Meeting, Cathedral, Fort Worth ALL the most up to date information for these events and other is located on Chapter Website CLICK ON SILVER ROSE ICON ON CHAPTER WEBSITE TO SEE PHOTOS OF ROSE S VISIT TO FORT WORTH DIOCESE 2

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7 PRIOR TO MEETING Special Olympics, Carlos Ortiz KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS WESTERN METROPLEX CHAPTER MONTHLY MEETING Host Council # September 2015, 7:30PM Knights of Columbus Hall 2625 South Cooper Street Arlington, Texas Presenting Janet Smith Star Award Tony will be presenting Appreciated support 400 new athletes in 2015, 4500 increase in Fort Worth area speaking to $150 for one athlete for one year. Challenge: Council sponsoring athlete or two El Paso, Abiliene Diocese are accepting the challenge. $660,000 to support Special Olympics, athletes not charged. Need help of volunteers to continue the mission. In-Kind Donation formation in order to track donation and received credit nationally from it KofC Form1444 credit as well. Thanked and check presentation for each person. Handout of volunteer opportunities adding Bowling to sports. Fridays are especially needed. Tony Trojak: Honored and grateful to the support of KofC. Special Olympics athlete in area 11, Golf. Competed for over 20 years. 3 rd Degree Knights 7641 attend St. Michaels. Columbian Values keep Tony a stronger, better person with the faith. Special Olympics: Father as a coach for 15 years. Good teamwork, sportsmanship, developing various sports skills Area Athlete of the year. Opportunity to be a leader and a role model. Allowed to be a leader by public speaking as a global messenger. Shows that intellectual disabilities to succeed and shine. MEETING Roll Call of Officers Chapter President: Ruben Cisneros, present Chapter Vice President: Carlos Ortiz, present Treasurer: Denis Hegelson, present Trustees: Bruce Mallory, Leo Davis, present Secretary: Paul Crnkovich, present Warden: Obie Obregon, present President s Report Submitted on the Web via newsletter. Vice President s Report Chapter Dues, dates are unadjusted Treasurer s Report As of 30SEP2015 Balance in Chapter Account: $19,396.46; $40 outstanding Balance in Convention Account: $2,623.33; No outstanding checks Submitted By Dennis Helgeson, Treasure Western Metroplex Chapter Approval of Previous Minutes Motion to approve as posted, Mike Broom, seconded, No discussion, Ayes have it Minutes were approved as read. Reading of the Minutes foregone. Trustee Report 7

8 Guest Speaker State Advocate, Diego Pena o Leaders of the Orders of when we are going to Mass. Indicating Knights presence at all maps. o Went to Pancake Breakfast after Mass. Asked by a young Knight to become a Knight. o Pep Talk: Holy Father s visit successful, because the enemies of the Church trying to spin the excitement to their side. Everyone is excited about Pope Francis. Great time to talk to people about joining the Order. Take advantage of the opportunity to be as Catholic as possible. o The battle to fight to evangelize is the same today as in Jesus time. Must be friendly, loving not in your face, negative, but positive. o Rumors about the 4 th Degree, Supreme is meeting to re-evaluate the 4 th Degree. Stay calm and moderate in reaction. Wait for word from Vice Supreme Master, for word coming down officially. Committee Reports Religious Appreciation Dinner Committee, Pat Henz Pat Henz, last bit of costs and tickets. Books Closed, January 2016 for location and dates. Past State Deputy, Leo Hanus 10OCT2015: Fish Fry Fundraiser at St. John Paul II for KofC Challenge $100K Challenge 24 th Dinner in Denton, State Treasure in attendance. The KofC helped the retired Archbishop with facilitating, Carl Anderson negotiated to procure more time. Pat Henz: visibility of 4 th Degree. KofC Supreme very involved in Pope s visit including help to Bishop s per brother Archbishop Jerome Hanus. Submitted By: Leo Hanus, , lehanus@verizon.net Unfinished Business Presentation for Checks, Pat Henz State Convention Allocation to John Anthony w/diocese and Scouts Letter from Bishop who is committed to Scouting in the Diocese. Support for the Scouts from the Knights. $1,000 John Anthony: $ to the footsteps of the saints: New Mexico & missions to help with a Scouting Pilgrimage. Join Catholic Committee on Scouting. Chapter Meeting Location DEC, Ruben Cisneros How Council check with St. Patrick s about the Dec. meeting, plus we will would like to present a check to the Bishop. Date: 9 December at 7:30PM; New Business No New Business 8

9 Council Reports District 12 Council #7264: Holy Spirit Council, St. Stephen, Weatherford o 11SEP2015: Council Attended Ranger Game o 13SEP2015: Start Burrito Breakfast o 18OCT2015 (SAT): 15 th Annual Golf Tournament o 20OCT2015 (TUE): Patriotic Rosary in Weatherford Submitted By: John Achtyl, FS Council #9748: St. Frances Cabrini, Granbury Council #10816: Stephenville Council #15320: St. Rose of Lima, Glen Rose District 13 Council #4101: St. Peter the Apostle, Fort Worth Council #759: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Keller : o 13SEP2015: Burrito Sales at Church o 17SEP2015: Catering at Sabre, Church Pew Repairs o 18SEP2015: Family Night, Dinner & Movie o 20SEP2015: Baby Bottle Drive : o 03OCT2015: Gospel of Life Balloon Rosary o 04OCT2015: Pro-Life Presence Along Route 377 o 09-11OCT2015: Church FallFest Recruitment for KofC o 17OCT2015: Silver Rose Pick Up o 25OCT2015: Blood Drive Submitted By: Nic Stevens, nicstevens47@gmail.com Council #7458: Knights on Bikes Council #7641: St. Michael, Bedford o 17SEP2015: Special Friends Bingo o 20SEP2015: Church Breakfast o 26SEP2015: Placed 60 Crosses in front of St. Michael Catholic Church for Respect Life Sunday for 58 million plus babies aborted since Roe v. Wade in 1973 o 03OCT2015: Annual Golf Tournament o 10-11OCT2015: Membership St. Michael Catholic Church o 12OCT2015: ifratelli Doughnations fundraiser to benefit Cook Children s Hospital o 16JAN2016: Major St. Michael Catholic Church Submitted By: GK Ted Giles, , tdmlg@msn.com Council #15882: Holy Family, Fort Worth 9

10 o 2 New Members o Burrito Breakfast: $50 in Tips for Seminarians o 04OCT2015: Holy Family Fall Festival o KofC Biergaarden o 22OCT2015: 1 st Holy Family Catholic Church Submitted By: GK Ed Fishman, ffpmfish@gmail.com District 14 Council #7175: St. Ann, Burleson o 1 st Corporate Communion o Coat & Food Drive o 04OCT2015: Pancake Breakfast o 10OCT2015: Corporate Communion, 5:00PM Mass o 24OCT2015: Chili Dinner after 5:00PM Mass o Major Degree Candidates: 2 Submitted By: GK Walt Hoesing, , walthoesing@att.net Council #7736: St. Jude, Mansfield Council #9299: Most Blessed Sacrament, Arlington Council #13363: St. Mary the Virgin, Arlington District 15 Council #10375: Hillsboro Council #16042: St. Thomas More, Cleburne o 26OCT205: Participated in the Cleburne Pregnancy Center s Walk for Life o 13OCT2015: Supported the Blue Mass St. Jude in Mansfield o OCT: Coasts for Kids Campaign at the Parish to support Marti School; Christmas Cards Fundraiser at the Parish o 03, 15OCT2015: Sending 3 Knights to 4 th Degree Exemplification, 2 escorts o Candidates for upcoming Major Degree: 3 Submitted By: GK Robert L Theimer, , rltoad@gmail.com District 16 Council #1167: St. Mary, Gainesville Council #1459: Sacred Heart, Muenster Council #11905: St. Peter, Lindsay Council #14339: Montague, Nacona, Bowie, Henrietta 10

11 District 17 District 18 District 19 Council #7099: St. Francis Assisi, Grapevine o Grapefest Parking Lots o Pancake Breakfast o 03OCT2015: Parish Festival & Dinner o 04OCT2015: Life Chain Southlake, TX o 05OCT2015: Kurt Tryba s Memorial Mass & Reception o 26OCT2015: 1 st St. Francis Annex Submitted By: Eric McKuzes: /mckuzes@att.net Council #8493: Holy Cross, The Colony Council #9884: St. Philip the Apostle, Lewisville Council #13408: St. Catherine of Siena, Carrolton Council #15789: Good Shepherd, Colleyville o 17OCT2015: Oktoberfest w/kc s in charge o 24-25OCT2015: Coat & Membership Drive o 05SEP2015: Corporate Communion & Family Potluck o 24SEP2015: Held 1 st Degree & brought 2 members o 26-27SEP2015: USO Box Campaign w/boy Scouts: 700 total passed out o SEP: Burrito Breakfast sell outs Submitted By: GK Mike Broom District 20 Council #2813: Bishop Dunne, Columbus Trail, Fort Worth : o Purchased Liability Insurance for Council o Updated UKnight Council #2813 : o 03OCT2015: KofC #2813 Picnic o 18OCT2015: Taste of St. Bartholomew Festival o 28NOV2015: Tootsie Roll Drive TX Deaf Charities Submitted By: GK Paul Maher Council #11423: St. Rita of Cascia, St. Rita, Fort Worth o Moved in to new building o 03OCT2015 (SAT): International Food Fair o 30OCT2015 (FRI): 1 st Degree Team, KofC Building Submitted By: Joe Govea, DD20, , goveal@aol.com Council #13317: Holy Name of Jesus, Fort Worth 11

12 Council #14679: St. Patrick Cathedral, Fort Worth o Started Monthly Pancake Breakfast, Western Style o Spaghetti Lunch for entire Parish o 18OCT2015: Monthly Pancake Breakfast o 22OCT2015: District 20 Fundraiser committee meeting o 12FEB2016: Annual Father-Daughter Dance o 22APR2016: Annual Golf Tournament, Iron Horse Submitted By: Joe Govea, DD20, , goveal@aol.com District 21 Council #4709: Msgr. Joseph G. O Donohue, All Saints, Fort Worth Council #9868: St. Andrew, Fort Worth No report Council #10930: Fr. Emil Gerlich, Fort Worth o Corporate Communion & Potluck Dinner o Knight in a Day Degrees o 40 Days for Life: Now 2x/week, Foodbank to Food Pantry Weekly, Nigh Shelter Sandwiches Monthly : o 03OCT2015: 4 th Degree Exemplification: 7 Candidates o 17OCT2015: Highway Cleanup Boat Club Road o Continue 40 Days for Life Submitted By: SK Glen Sperry, glenn_sperry@yahoo.com, Council #16258: Our Lady of Guadalupe, Fort Worth : Meeting with New Pastor went well; Meeting with Parish Council went well. : o 22 August (SAT) 1 New Knight, 2 Knights in a Day (2 nd, 3 rd Degree) o 29 August (SAT) BBQ at Church (Fundraiser), 11:00AM - 3:00PM o 30 August (SUN) Blood Drive, 9:00AM 3:00PM o September Membership Slideshow at each Mass Submitted by: GK Thomas M. Bunteureri District 22 Council #2045: St. Thomas Aquinas, Pilot Point Council #4771: Immaculate Conception, Denton Council #9644: Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary, Decatur Council #12553: St. Mark, Argyle Council #14789: St. John Paul II, Denton (UNT) District 24 Council #6269: St. Jude, Cooper Street, Arlington 12

13 Council #8895: St. Matthew, Arlington Council #13470: St. Joseph the Worker, Arlington : o Corporate Communion, Pancake Breakfast o Hosted 1 st Degree: 7 Candidates : o 10OCT2015: Car Show o 24OCT2015: Family Movie Night Submitted By: SK Chuck Pauley; Trustee Council #14549: St. Maria Goretti, Arlington o 28AUG2015: Hosting Poker Council #6269: Raised $830 o 21AUG2015: 7:00PM Fr. Jim farewell reception: purchased & served wine, setup/cleanup o 12SEP2015: Corporate Mass, Football theme potluck, 40 in attendance o 03-04OCT2015: Selling Roasted Corn, Texas Tornado Kountry Karnival, St. Maria Goretti o 24OCT2015: Annual Truck-or-Treat after 5:30PM Mass in SMG Parking Lot; Campfire cones, hotdogs, chips, drinks o Council Date for 40 Days for Life o 5 th Sunday of the Month Rosary as a Council o 4 New members to 4 th Degree Exemplification Submitted By: GK Anson Giesel Assembly Reports (4 th Degree) Faithful Navigator: Closing Ode is Star Spangled Banner 4 th Degree Exemplification with one month to go 24OCT: Hospitality Suites/Marriot No Questions Assembly Reports Assembly #1089: General Worth, Fort Worth Assembly Highlights o 31 August, 7:30PM: Patriotic Rosary at St. Patrick Cathedral o 26 September 2:00PM: Flag Retirement and Exemplification Candidate Social Submitted By: Bruce Mallory, Faithful Admiral St. Patricks Rosary: Patriotic Rosary Aee Assembly #1117: Fr. Albert, Windthorst Assembly #2042: Msgr. Paul K Charcut, Pilot Point Assembly #2043: LW MacKenna, Denton Assembly #2112: Mary Queen of Peace, Arlington Corporate Communion Push Honor Guard at St. Mary the Virgin Ordinariate: Kennedy, 10:00AM Assembly #2291: PopePaul VI, Lewisville 13

14 Assembly #2662: Cardinal John O Connor, The Colony Trailer for shelving for Casino Knights (3 in 4 months) Assembly #2857: Keller, San Juan Diego Provincial Meeting Assistance, Rosary& Memorial Mass Assembly #2958: One Nation Under God, Granbury o Rosary Thursday for Kenny Koy, Assembly #3222: James Gallagher, Fort Worth o o Social 03SEP, Dave Pills Flag Retirement Assembly #Fr. Capodanno Assembly Highlights o Stood for Good Shepherd Ground Breaking & Mass with Bishop Olson o August: Support Provincial Meeting in Grapevine o 30 August: Burrito Sunday at Good Shepherd o 5 September: Stand in Support for Corporate Communion Submitted By: Dennis M. Stark, FN Insurance Agent Reports John Reagan o Field Agent Passed Away Kurt Tryba unexpected heart attack. o Andrew Tice found him and checked in on him. Memorial at St. Francis Assisi MON Rosary 5:30PM o Remains will be cremated, 3 insurance agents short in Fort Worth. In need of bi-lingual agent. o Brochure handed to all Knights around; Pat thanked John for the service. State Reports Training and Education 55 plus members Programs: State Program Awards o Due in MAY2016 Finish Line Article; Planning for Star Council Fort Worth Leader in the State Financial Secretary Class: 30AUG 0830 at 5052: Farmer s Branch Scholarships: Diocesan Reports Diocesan Deputy Reports Membership Report: Bruce Mallory Charities Report: Leonard Respect Life Report: SK Bob Walters 23SEP-01NOV2015: 40 Days for Life Prayer Vigil, Fort Worth, Planned Parenthood 6464 John Ryan Drive, Fort Worth, TX 76132; signup: KofC needed at night. 04OCT2015, 1:30-3:15PM: Life Chain Sunday, Knights as Crowd Marshals. Locations: 07NOV2015: Bishop s 11 th Annual Respect Life Gala, Fort Worth Convention Center: $5K being raised by KofC. Assemblies to purchase table for $900 Submitted By: SK Bob Walters, , rrwalters1@verizon.net Vocations Report: David Tomlin 14

15 Web Master: Bill Tillotson Training Bedford 30 August 2015, 9:00AM Special Olympics: Carlos Ortiz Tony plays the Piano by ear, not by sheet music. Take part in Special Olympics. Support an athlete. Ceremonials: Dennis Diocesan Deputy Report: Pat Henz 17 October: Silver Rose coming, one weekend open (most weekends full, Training for next Chapter Meeting. Catholic Charities Fort Worth Transportation & Central Intake Volunteering Need Speaking & Partnership Opportunities w/councils contact SK Paul Crnkovich: Ladies Report o visiting only. TRAINING Suspending Council Meeting and Council Reports for Training on Families. Badge Receivable Training. Total Resource through Families: formed.org. Food Bank Ideas. Emphasis on Activities on the Families especially on Council Families as well. Family Sports activities. Simple activities (Bill Tillotson). 759: Beautiful Feet Father/Daughter dances; Special Olympics help with families. Ideas for New Councils. Open Houses. Submitting the Family of the Month: save the PDF File by 15 of the Month. o If not submitted: 100 receive Holy Family plaque. fraternalservices@kofc.org o Officers Login: Officer s handbook, Fraternal Training. Specific training videos, tests/badges to help facilitate training. o Role of KofC in renewing Catholic families and evangelizing. Men who serve and lead. Craig: Liability Insurance and Officers Desk Reference. Council Liability Insurance 25-50% Reductions in Insurance. o Special Olympics donating and recording Value-Added gifts. 2.5% of State Charity GoalState Special Olympics. FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER Prayer List Office of the President of the United States: To Pray All American Soldiers on Foreign Soil: To Pray For All the Unborn: To Pray Mell Cotter: Broken Ankle James Johnson: Response of Soul John Young: Rest in Peace Helen Wright Kurt Tryba: Repose of Soul Jack Schooley: Health Recovery Rita Girard: Pray Rhett Garner: Pray Virginia Garner: Pray Bruce Lewis: Health Joe Evans: Repose of Soul Chuch Johnson: Health Marta (Jerry Hightower s Mom): Health 15

16 Mary Ann Richards: Rest in Peace Carole Austin: Amputation of Leg Bob Rompf: Rest in Peace NEXT MEETING Wednesday, 28 October 2015, 6:30PM 9:30PM; Council #7641, 1319 Brown Trail Bedford, TX Minutes Submitted By: SK Paul M. Crnkovich, 18 October 2015 Please submit reports to: 16