Navigator s Log. Potomac Assembly # 2204 Comprised of Knights of Columbus Councils 459 Fitzgerald 5998 Mount Vernon, and Fort Belvoir

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1 Navigator s Log Potomac Assembly # 2204 Comprised of Knights of Columbus Councils 459 Fitzgerald 5998 Mount Vernon, and Fort Belvoir Includes The Basilica of Saint Mary, Saint Joseph s, Saint Louis, Good Shepherd, and Fort Belvoir Catholic Parishes September October 2018 Memorial Mass for Father Vincent R. Capodanno, Servant of God at the Basillica of the national Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, September 4, see page 6.

2 September October 2018, Page 2 Potomac Assembly Directory Navigator Trustee 1 Year SK PGK Ed Stance, stanceed@aol.com, SK FN 2PGK Fred Beata, fbeata@verizon.net, Friar SK Father Ramon Baez, r.baez@ gs-cc.org, Trustee 2 Year SK PDD PFN PGK Jim McCracken, jimmc@nova.org, Captain Trustee 3 Year SK PGK Robert T. Reynolds, reynoldsrt@cox.net, SK Nate Murray, nmurraysr@aol.com, Admiral SK PFN 2PGK Buck Coates, buck.coates@comcast.net, Comptroller SK PDD 2PGK Kevin Palgutt, kevin.palgutt@gmail.com, Pilot SK PGK Larry Clark, hlclark63@gmail.com, Scribe SK Richard Dunbar, richdunbar1947@gmail.com, Purser SK PFN PGK Tom Fahey, t_fahey@taxpro.net, Inner Sentinel SK William Beach, wwbeach4214@gmail.com, Outer Sentinel SK Maurice Chau, mrcchau2@yahoo.com, Color Corps Commander SK PFN 2PGK Fred Beata, fbeata@verizon.net, Navigator s Log Editor, SK Maurice Chau, mrcchau2@yahoo.com, , Navigator s Log Staff: SK Carl Eifert

3 September October 2018, Page 3 UPCOMING EVENTS DAY OF WEEK DATE EVENT SEPTEMBER 2018 SATURDAY 1 PATRIOTIC ROSARY AT 11:00 AM AT COUNCIL 5998 MONDAY 24 BUSINESS MEETING AT 7:30PM, OFFICERS 7:00 PM OCTOBER 2018 SATURDAY 13 PATRIOTIC ROSARY / FATINA RALLY AT 11:00 AM AT COUNCIL 5998 MONDAY 15 BUSINESS MEETING AT 7:30PM, OFFICERS 7:00 PM SATURDAY 27 FOURTH DEGREE EXEMPLIFICATION MONDAY 29 SOCIAL TO WELCOME NEW FOURTH DEGREE KNIGHTS NOVEMBER 2018 SATURDAY 3 PATRIOTIC ROSARY AT 11:00 AM AT COUNCIL 5998 MONDAY 26 BUSINESS MEETING AT 7:30PM, OFFICERS 7:00 PM Please keep our Faithful Comptroller SK Kevin Palgutt (703) updated on your status; Kevin.palgutt@gmail.com. Send to inform of any changes to your phone number, and mailing address so that the Assembly may keep you informed of our activities, to inform you of SKs and their families that need your prayers, and to let you know of any last minute changes to our planned schedule of events. On behalf of Potomac Assembly # 2204

4 September October 2018, Page 4 Table of Contents Page 2 Page 3 Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10 Page 11 Page 12 Page 13 Potomac Assembly Directory September, October and November Upcoming Events Table of Contents, Prayer for Peace Friar for the Assembly Faithful Navigator s Article Fourth Degree Activities SK PFN PGK James Reilly Obituaries of Sir Knights SK PFN PGK Paul Preston Prayer List, Prayer for the Sick September and October Birthdays Around the Councils Upcoming Council Events A PRAYER FOR PEACE Mary, Queen of peace we turn to you our Mother. Into your hands we place our prayers. For our men and women serving in the military, protect them! For innocent victims of war and violence, spare them! For those who mourn and are injured, comfort them! For people of all nations, unite them in the love and peace of your Son, the Prince of Peace Mary, Queen of Peace, pray for us!

5 September October 2018, Page 5 Friar for the Assembly - Father Ramon Baez Dear Assembly Members: I want to welcome back all of those Assembly members who have been traveling this summer. I also want to welcome any new members who are joining the Potomac Assembly. I did quite bit of traveling myself, visiting six Midwest and Western states in the space of 13 days! Needless to say, I put a lot of mileage on a couple of rental cars! Much has been said already by Bishop Burbidge about the difficult times that the Catholic Church is experiencing in the United States since the release of the Pennsylvania Grand Jury Report on Child Sex Abuse as well as the recent revelations regarding Cardinal and Archbishop Emeritus Theodore McCarrick. All I want to say that I am edified by the manner that the faithful have responded when hearing of such egregious affronts to the dignity of children. As the Pastor of Good Shepherd, Fr. Tom Ferguson, mentioned to all the parishioners during the Sunday masses of August 17th and 18th, 2018, I want to reiterate that your priests are committed to the protection of all minors as well as the faithful adherence to the 2002 Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People. I urge all of the Assembly members, if at all possible, to join your priests in acts of reparation for the harm caused to any young person in the world by clergy or church personnel. Praying rosaries, having masses said, and offering up any suffering are some of the best ways we can make reparation for these grievous sins. It is important to know that even if none of us in the Assembly caused any serious harm to anyone, when one member of the Body of Christ suffers, all of its members suffer. Finally, I am sure that more and more news will continue to flood the airwaves and the internet regarding the scandal. Remain faithful and focused! The Church is a divine institution with Jesus Christ as its Head. However, its members are human and often very weak. Trials and challenges are sure to continue as the Church is being purified. For comparison, I was a young Lieutenant junior grade in Flight School when the events of the Navy Tailhook scandal were becoming public. Many high-ranking officers were dismissed for covering up what took place during the Tailhook Convention. It was disheartening to hear the news that poured from the newspapers daily. I was often met with strange looks when I wore my Navy khaki uniform at the grocery store and other places. It took sometime before the Naval Aviation Community regained its standing in the public eyes. Eventually, the Navy learned very important lessons that it carries to this day. Please know that I am here to serve you. Should you have any questions or concerns, I am more than happy to speak with you. God bless you. Father Baez

6 September October 2018, Page 6 Faithful Navigator s Comments Ed Stance Brother Knights, Vivat Jesus! We just finished our second month and so this seems that we re just picking up from where we left off last Columbian Year. Bid an honorable farewell to PFN PGK James Reilly and located a SK who went missing for a long time, SK Eric McVicker. Celebrated our Founder s Birthday, Father Michael J. McGivney (August 12, 1852) at Ft Belvoir. Chapel with a huge turnout for Honor Guard at 14 SKs in Regalia and 2 in the new uniforms. Very Fraternal Evening! The following week we had Color Corps and Honor Guard Training, along with Commanders Certification for Faithful Navigators. We had 35 SKs in attendance with the District Marshal Dave Todd instructing and ADM Phil Kennedy assisting. Special Thanks to CCC PFN PGK Fred Beata for getting the Training. Thanks also to Captain Bob Reynolds, PFN PGK Jim McCracken, PFN PGK Tom Fahey, and PFN PGK Buck Coates for refreshments and setup. This was also a Fraternal setting. Our Meetings were entertaining with each council providing information on lots of activities both past and present. Stay Tuned! September is upon us and already the first weekend we have a Patriotic Rosary then the week we have a Memorial Mass for a Medal of Honor Priest, a Wake/Funeral for a past SK and tribute to Bishop Burbidge on Saturday. Fraternally, Ed Stance Faithful Navigator Potomac Assembly 2204 (703) BASILICA DEDICATION SAINT MARY SEPTEMBER 8, 2018 Left picture: Bishop Burbidge. Right picture is the Fourth Degree Honor Guard (from left to right) Past Faithful Navigator (PFN) Buck Coates, SK Emmett O Hare, SK GK Joe Castillo, PFN Jim McCracken, SK Maurice Chau, SK Stuart Reed, District Deputy Dave Lewis, SK Bill Beach, and PFN Nate Murray.

7 . September October 2018, Page 7 Fourth Degree Activities September 4, 2018 Memorial Mass for Father Vincent R. Capodanno, Servant of God at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception. Pictured left to right: Past Faithful Navigator Fred Beata, Past Faithful Navigator Nate Murray, Past Faithful Navigator Buck Coates, and Faithful Navigator Ed Stance.. Left picture: Fourth Degree Honor Guard District Training (left to right) with Faithful Navigator Ed Stance, Virginia District Marshal Dave Todd, and Past Faithful Navigator Fred Beata. Right picture: October 8, 2018 National Columbus Day Ceremony at Union Station, Washington, D.C. Pictured left to right are Larry Clark, Past Faithful Navigator Fred Beata, Faithful Navigator Ed Stance, and Past Faithful Navigator Buck Coates.

8 September October 2018, Page 8 Pictures of SK PFN PGK James Reilly SK Stuart Reed, SK Emmett OHare, SK PFN Fred Beata, SK PFN PGK Jim McCracken, SK PGK GK Leo McCormick, SK PGK Tom Fahey, SK Maurice Chau, SK PGK Bill Beach, and SK PFN PGK Nate Murray.

9 September October 2018, Page 9 Obituary for SK PFN PGK Paul John Preston Paul Preston was born on August 11, 1923 passed away on September 13, PRESTON, Paul John (age 95) of Alexandra, VA. On Thursday September 13, Beloved husband of the late Mary Theresa (Murray) Preston. He is survived my numerous nieces and nephews including: Joseph J. Kilheeney, Jr., Mary Ann Kilheeney, Theresa Kilheeney Haley, James P. Murray III, Michael P. Murray, Catherine Miller, Kelly Towse, Elizabeth Stanley Swope, Agatha O'Brien Gayes, Mary E. O'Brien, and numerous great nieces and nephews. The wake was held on September 17th at Demaine Funeral Home, Alexandria, VA. A Mass of Christian Burial was celebrated at Good Shepherd Catholic church on September 18th. Interment was held on September 19 at Greensburg Catholic Cemetery, Greensburg, PA. Obituary for SK PFN PGK James Louis Reilly James Reilly was born on November 9, 1937 and passed away on August 13, Of Alexandria, Virginia, James passed away on Monday, August 13, 2018 in Lewisburg, PA. He is the beloved husband, of 54 years, to Janice Arleth Reilly; father of Timothy E. Reilly (Ursula), Caroline R. Dignan (James), Gretchen A. Reilly and Andrew J. Reilly (Merina); brother of Robert Reilly (Lolita); grandfather of Sarah, Anna, Padma, Nora and Bela. Visitation was held at Jefferson Funeral Chapel, Alexandria, VA on August 19, 2018, and Mass of Christian Burial was held on August 20th at St. Louis Catholic Church, Alexandria, VA. Interment was at St. Denis Church Cemetery, Havertown, PA on August 21. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions may be made to KOVAR ( Obituary for SK John Leonard Dogan Early Sunday morning, August 26, 2018, at his home in Capitol Heights, MD, John Leonard Dogan transitioned to his eternal rest. He is survived by his wife, Linda Dogan; daughter, Joelle Jordan; son, Korry Mial-Dogan; sisters, Elaine Augustus, Betty Nicholas and Thelma Lucas; brothers, Herbert and Fred Dogan, other relatives and friends. The viewing was held at St. Joseph Catholic Church, 711 North Columbus Street, Alexandria, Virginia on September 6, 2018 from 9:30 a.m. until Mass at 11 a.m. Interment, Quantico National Cemetery, Triangle, VA. Arrangements by Phillip Bell Sr. and Winona Morrissette-Johnson Funeral Service, P.A. Obituary for SK Eric William McVicker Eric William McVicker was born on July 12, 1947 and passed away on December 22, 2017 in Burbank, California while visiting his younger sister.

10 September October 2018, Page 10 Pictures of SK PFN PGK Paul Preston Left picture above Fourth Degree Honor Guard and pallbearers. Honor Guard: SK PFN PGK Jim McCracken, SK Stuart Reed, SK PFN PGK Nate Murray, SK PGK GK Leo McCormick, SK PGK Dave Lewis, and SK Faithful Navigator Ed Stance. Picture below of GK Paul Preston

11 September October 2018, Page 11 Prayer List Please remember the following Sir Knights and their relatives in your prayers. If you know of a Brother Sir Knight or relative to be placed on the Prayer List, please notify either the FN or the NAVLOG editor. Thank you. Pam Rubin, wife of SK PGK Larry Clark Jim Clark, brother of SK PGK Larry Clark Antonio Bennet SK Ray Duff SK Freddie Flowers SK Dutch Anderson SK Fritz Scheuren Repose for the soul of SK PFN PGK Paul Preston Prayer for the Sick Lord Jesus, who went about doing good and healing all, we ask you to bless our brother Knights and their relatives who are sick. Give them the strength in body, courage in spirit and patience in pain. Let them recover their health, so that, restored to the Christian community, they may joyfully praise your name, for you live and reign for ever and ever. Amen

12 September October 2018, Page 12 Birthdays Daniel R. Clark September 1 Rev. Mr. K.J. Schroeder October 1 Gregory A. Mandt September 3 Eugene B. Graniewski October 2 Michael S. Odom September 5 Theodore A. Cowles October 7 Joseph Hoeft September 6 Rev. Phillip P. Denig October 8 Michael J. Stehn September 6 Ireneo D. Manalo October 20 Robert W. Michael September 10 David K.E. Mushrush October 20 Michael J. Murphy September 10 Scott C. Anderson October 23 Sebastian J. Carrado September 11 Andrew W. Anderson October 27 Lawrence H. Clark September 11 Richard J. Ley September 11 Benjamin F. McCarter September 13 Rev. Ramon A. Baez September 15 Todd S. Bertulis September 16 Regis E. Monahan September 16 Richard T. Hayden September 17 Richard T. Dunbar September 18 Walter Matthew Cekala September 21 Joseph J.E. Ragsdale September 23 Fredrick J. Scheuren September 23 David H. Lohman September 25 Robert Lee Gorman September 29 Steve Overton September 29 On behalf of Potomac Assembly # 2204, to those who were born in the Month of September and October, May Your Birthday be Blessed

13 September October 2018, Page 13 EVENTS AROUND THE COUNCIL TABLE 459 Fitzgerald Council: September October 1 Rosary at Abortion Clinic 9 am 5 Catholic Daughters Square Dance 6 pm 1 to 31 Annual Coat Drive 3 Nocturnal Adoration 9 pm-6 am 7 Nocturnal Adoration 9 pm-6 am 6 Rosary at Abortion Clinic 9 am 8 The Basilica of St. Mary Celebrates Consecration 10 Rosary 7pm, Business meeting 7:30 pm 11 Formation Degree (2nd Degree) at 5998, 7:30 14 St. Lucy Project Food Drive Blue Bag Collection 12 Business Meeting 7:30, Rosary 7 pm 21 Membership Drive 24 Potomac Assembly Meeting at :30 pm 23 Council Youth Soccer Challenge 30 5th Sunday Vocations Rosary, 5 pm 27 Patriotic Degree (4th Degree) Exemplification 27 Potomac Assembly Meeting at :30pm 28 St. Mary s Oktoberfest 5998 Mount Vernon Council: (Bingo every Friday except Good Friday) September October 1 First Saturday Patriotic Rosary 11am 4 Officers 6:30, Rosary 7:30 Business Meeting 8pm 2 Sunday Bingo 2 pm 6 District Meeting in Williamsburg, VA 3 International Festival at Good Shepherd 10am-5pm 7 Sunday Bingo 2 pm 3 Council Soccer Program at International Festival 8 Corporation Board of Directors Meeting 7 pm 5 First Degree, Candidates arrive 7 pm 13 Second Saturday Patriotic Rosary 11am 5 Orientation after First Degree 14 Saint Louis Pancake Breakfast 8am, and KCIC 6 Officers 6:30, Rosary 7:30 Business Meeting 8pm 20 Okoberfest 5-9 pm in the Lounge 9 Saint Louis Pancake Breakfast 8 am 27 Good Shepherd Pancake Breakfast 7am, and KCIC Day Novena Kickoff (till November 3) 6:30pm 27 4th Degree Exemplification 11am 10 Corporation Board of Directors Meeting 7 pm 27 Children s Halloween Party 2-5pm 11 District Deputy Meeting 6:15 pm 27 Family Movie Night 5 pm 11 Second Degree 7:30 pm 16 Good Shepherd Pancake Breakfast 7 am 20 Social Suicide Prevention 6 pm 26 Fraternal Benefits Night District Event 6:30pm 29 Ladies Luncheon with GK in the Lounge 11am 30 Family Movie Evening Potluck 5 pm Fort Belvoir Council: September 2 Start Youth Essay Contest 6 First Degree Mt. Vernon Council 11 District 13 Meeting at 5998, 6:30 pm 11 Second Degree Mt. Vernon Council 13 Business Meeting Belvoir Chapel 7:30 pm 15 Third Degree, Glen Allen, VA Parish Picnic Set-Up 9 am 22 Parish Picnic Knights Cook Hotdogs 22 Council 25th Anniversary (recognize at picnic) 24 Potomac Assembly Fourth Degree Meeting 27 Officer s Meeting Belvoir Chapel 7:30 pm October 1 Membership Drive 6 State Quarterly Meeting, Williamsburg, VA 6 Our Lady of the Rosary Marian Prayer Service 11 Business Meeting Belvoir Chapel 7:30 pm 22 Potomac Assembly Fourth Degree Meeting 7:30 pm 25 Officer s Meeting 27 Fourth Degree Exemplification (Herndon, VA) 31 Fall Festival Support

14 Potomac Assembly #2204 Address Correction Requested 8592 Richmond Hwy Alexandria, VA 22309