THE C MPASS. The Monthly Newsletter of Knights of Columbus # 8980 CHARITY + UNITY + FRATERNITY + PATRIOTISM KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 8980

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1 ST. MICHAEL S COUNCIL #8980 P.O. BOX SURFSIDE BEACH, S.C May 2017 ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID NON PROFIT ORG MYRTLE BEACH, SC PERMIT #344 VOLUME 32, ISSUE 11 POSTMASTER: Send address corrections to: Knights of Columbus St. Michael Council #8980 P.O. Box Surfside Beach, SC TO: THE C MPASS The Monthly Newsletter of Knights of Columbus # 8980 CHARITY + UNITY + FRATERNITY + PATRIOTISM KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 8980 Council Events. Council Meeting - May, pm; Officers at 5:30 Rosary Night, Thursday May 18 (No Rosary June, July, Aug.) Assembly Events Assembly 2107 Meeting, May 25, 2017, 7 pm (Officers meet at 6:00)

2 Our Grand Knight s Report My Brother Knights, I hope that you have recovered from Easter celebrations. As usual the parking for all masses in Church and Duffy, with the exception of the 6 AM mass, was a problem. But we can t build a church and parking spaces to match the crowd for Easter and Christmas. I would like to thank our brother Knights that came out Wednesday to stuff and Saturday place the eggs for our annual parish Easter egg hunt. The children and adults were treated to a big surprise when the Easter Bunny (PGK Gil Cushing) came hopping out. I think that he was the most photographed at the event. Even the parents wanted to have photo with him. Thank you Gil; I think we should continue that for next year. The parents were very appreciative for the fun that we provided for their children. I like to thank Nick Mateo, he was in charge of our successful Easter egg hunt. The photos and story are on page 10. We will present the slate of officers that has been nominated by the nominating committee at our May 4th business meeting. We will have our election of officers at our June 1 business meeting. Our council has been given the honor of hosting the Silver Rose. Fr. Ed has been kind enough to schedule a mass on Sunday May 7th at 3:00 PM in church. Please make every effort to participate in this mass. The Silver Rose, one of 3, has been at the Vatican and blessed by 3 Popes (Pope St. John Paul II, Pope Benedict, and Pope Francis). The roses were created in honor of our Lady of Guadalupe. All the information on that event is on page 9. I have great news for our 1st degree brothers. On Saturday August 12th our council has been given the honor of hosting the Formation and the Knighthood degrees in the Duffy Center. This early notice should give all of you very little chance for having any excuses for not getting to full Knighthood. I would like to see all of our 41, 1st degree brothers step up and receive the Knighthood degree and this without having to travel to another parish. I can promise you it doesn t get any easier than this. Make sure you see the flyer for our Annual Golf Outing on pg. 5, and if you are a golfer, get your team ready for a great day at the International Golf Club. There s also a nice pictorial essay on pg. 6 about out Knights and spouses that worked for the Spring Games of the Horry County Special Olympics. Special Olympics is one of the events we raise funds for. Again this year we will be giving a $1, Scholarship to one female and one male student whose family is registered here at St. Michaels. More info on page 6. Full 2 page forms will be available in the narthex of the church within a few weeks. And make sure to catch up on all the 4 Degree News and also the Honor Guard news as well. Both are on page 8. Please remember that there are no Rosary nights in June, July and August. I hope to see you at our business meeting and at the mass for the Silver Rose. May God bless and keep you. Vivat Jesus, Grand Knight John Olsen INDEX OF CONTENTS Announcements: Adoration; Birthdays; Good of the Order; Prayers Annual 8980 Golf Tournament Flyer; Needy Students Photo Essay 2017 Horry Cty. Spec. Olympics; Scholarship Pgm; Flag Folding & Color Guard Help4Kids Report; Columbus Hope Report; Catholic Q&A Assembly 2107 News & Corp Commander s Report st Degree Anniversaries; Our Lady of Guadalupe Rose Prayer Service Easter Egg Hunt photos and Story; Decoration Day / Memorial Day article Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10

3 OFFICERS OFFICERS Program Director Ronald F Bellonio Magnets Community Director Gil Cushing, PGK-FDD Recruitment Publicity Ken Pankowski Membership Church & Vocation Lawrence Simeon Pro-Life Director Compass Club Garry Goodwin PGK-PFN Youth Director Charity Referral Tim McGraw Columbus HOPE Foundation Help4Kids/Bkpk Buddies Tim McGraw Widows Care Ways & Means Bob Leewe Family Director Knights in Need Gil Cushing PGK-FDD Patriotic Alliance Rep. Culinary Advisor Denny Laczo PGK-PFN Beverage Manager Offerings Garry Goodwin PGK-PFN Veteran s Affairs Mentorship Joe Wanovich PGK Initiation Degree Team Compass Newsletter Ken Pankowski Aluminum Cans Coats for Kids Chmn Jim Wood Golf Committee Entertainment Devel. ST. MICHAEL S COUNCIL #8980 Father Edward Fitzgerald John Olsen Ronald F Bellonio Thomas J Dellatore Dave Kriebel Bob Leewe Ed Petras Bill Mendoza Denny Laczo COMMITTEES Ken Pankowski & Tom Dellatore # s above Richard Rogers-PFN Michael Barry Garry Goodwin, PGK-PFN Jim Adee Lawrence Simeon Tim McGraw Gil Cushing, PGK-FDD Larry Berry, PGK Michael Allen COMMITTEES John Luse PGK, PFN Don Maher Rick Fox Don Zaitz John Ennis Alan Cox Joe Wanovich PGK Ronald F. Bellonio Denny Laczo PGK-PFN Guy Fratini Denny Laczo, PGK-PFN Ken Hein, PGK Don Zaitz Ron Bellonio If a Brother Knight knows of anyone who is sick or in distress, please immediately contact Grand Knight John Olsen at Business Meeting: 7:00 PM First Thursday of the month in PAC Hall (No July Meeting) Officer s Meeting: 5:30 PM First Thursday preceding Business Meeting in PAC Hall. Council Family Rosary 7:00 PM on the Third Thursday - Social in PAC Hall (ALL ARE WELCOME) No Rosary in June, July, August) The Compass Newsletter will not knowingly publish any advertisement or article that is fraudulent, harmful or misleading. The Compass Newsletter reserves the right to reject any advertising or article submitted for publication, or to edit and submission not meeting our standards of acceptance. The advertiser, not The Compass, is solely responsible for the truthful content of that which is submitted for publication. We are not responsible for omitted articles for any reason. Congratulations to: May- Knight of the Month: He has been a Knight for almost 23 years. He is our spiritual leader. He attends as many of our business meetings as his very busy and ever changing schedule allows him. He shares his time with an ever growing parish community. He does all this with a smile and his trade mark : God bless you, No problem and Cool. I guess that you may have guessed it by now, I am talking about our Chaplin Father Ed Fitzgerald that just recently became eligible for AARP membership and a lot of discounts at the restaurants. It is my pleasure to present our May Knight of the Month to our: Chaplin Father Ed Fitzgerald. May- Family of the Month: He has been a knight for 5 years. He and his wife are very active members of the parish. He serves the council as Treasurer and is involved in almost all our activities, including Operation HOPE. He and his wife are regulars in the Perpetual Adoration Chapel and they are coordinators for the hardest hours to cover. He sends in the monthly report for Adorers needed for the Compass. Both are servers at daily mass and for funerals. She is a Catholic Daughter and prepares many meals for our priests. They are a shining example of a practicing Catholic Family. It is my pleasure to present May Family of the Month to: Bob & Lisa Leewe

4 4. Announcements: Adoration; Birthdays; Good of the Order; Prayers Adorers Needed - by Walt Edmonson Day of Week Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday Hours Needed for Adorers 1-2 AM; 2-3 AM; 3-4 AM; 4-5 AM; 10-AM-11; AM; 15-6 PM-11 PM -12 Mid; 12 Mid-1 AM (MON) 2-3 AM; 3-4 AM; 5-6 PM 1-2 AM; 2-3 AM; 4-5 AM 1-2 AM; 4-5 AM PM 1-2 AM; 3-4 AM: 4-5 AM 1-2 AM; 2-3 AM; 3-4 AM; 5-6 AM; 12 MID-1 AM (SAT) 2-3 AM; 3-4 AM; 9-10 AM; 1-2 PM; 6-7 PM; 8-9 PM; PM; 11 PM-12 MID (SUN) The Members and Friends of our Council wish the following Brothers a Very Happy Birthday During the Month of May. Don t forget to wish them a Happy Birthday when you see them! 2 Dix R Colbert; Anthony L Dacar 18 Timothy Daly 3 William J Hanifin 19 Michael A Urso, Jr 4 Richard J Rogers 20 Anthony DeGaetano 5 Paul P Maltese; Carl A Plotzke 21 Francis J Kane; Patrick S Mattingly Thomas J Stokes 22 Lawrence H Berry, PGK; Joseph G Bindner 6 Joseph M Ganley, Jr 23 Antonio Marrone; Ken Pankowski 7 John T Dean; Robert J Greenawalt Robert J Yesilonis 11 Stephen E Kocot 24 Earl F Chester; John F De Caro 12 Richard B Withington 27 Edward O Murphy; ohn E Schroll 13 Dr Anthony J Cottone; Gandolph J Riotto 29 Dennis J Sommers; Francis X Stone 16 James H Owens; James J Sheehy 31 Edward J Allen;Deacon Robert T Davis, PGK 17 Kenneth P Hein, PGK Rev Anthony Pasala Thanks to Jim Adee A prayer to remember those who sacrificed all As we remember those who have made the ultimate sacrifice for the freedoms we enjoy every day, we think of how they have followed in the footsteps of your son, our Savior, Jesus Christ. Please hold our servicemen and women in your strong arms. Cover them with your sheltering grace and your presence as they stand in the gap for our protection. We also remember the families of our troops. We ask for your unique blessings to fill their homes, and we pray your peace, provision, and strength will fill their lives. May the members of our armed forces be supplied with courage to face each day and may they trust in the Lord's mighty power to accomplish each task. Let our military brothers and sisters feel our love and support. In the name of Jesus. Amen. GOOD OF THE ORDER! Please pray for: Anthony Saraceni Diana and Louis Falcone Jerry Siuda Judy Thacker Family and friends Michael Barry Michele and Dave Rioz Carol Luse Colleen Kokoska of the David Darby Cathy and Ron Gonzales Ruth Myles Mel Libby and Wife Costello family David Marble Gillian and Joe Gonzalez John Blair Anna Belle McCauley Tess Minnick Gerry and Luigi Lembo Micki Adee Anthony D Carangelo Thanks to: Dave Kriebel

5 5. K of C Golf Tournament; Needy Students th Annual Charity Golf Tournament When: June 24, 2014 Where: International Golf Club To Benefit: Various Charities Entry Fee - $85.00 to include: Golf Cart Round of Golf Food & Beverages Goodie Bag Value $100 Format Team Scramble (version of Fla. Step aside) Prizes: Closest to Pin Longest Drive Tournament Winners & Losers Speciality events and challenges FORE!!! Don t get teed off! Don t have a stroke! Join the club and have a great day at the International Golf Club with the Knights of Columbus, Council 8980 on Saturday, June 24. Your LOW entry fee of just $85.00 will get you a Golf Cart, Round of Golf (in a team scramble version of the Florida Step Aside - it s a twist on a standard scramble: Each stroke played by the 4-person team (other than the drives) includes one golfer sitting out - or "stepping aside" for - that stroke. Food and beverages provided, as well as a Goodie Bag with a $ Value and prizes for Closest to Pin and Longest Drive are also part of your day, and for the Tournament Winners (and Losers). There will be Special Challenges and events to keep you enjoying a summer day with your friends. Don t wait! Get your forms filled out and get your foursome ready. Sign-up or questions: Contact: Ron Volunteers for the Needy High School Students Program filled 33 gift bags for Socastee and St. James High School Students. Included in each bag were toothbrushes, toothpaste, deodorant, shampoo, conditioner, razors, and shaving cream along with other miscellaneous items. A $10 food card was also included for each student as well. Socastee and St. James High School Students. Pictured above, volunteers assembled each bag with donations for high school students in need God Bless each Of you. Sincerely, John and Carol Luse and Dominic and Diana Falcone.

6 2017 Horry County Special Olympics; Scholarship Pgm; Flag Folding & Color Guard Friday morning, April 7, had a real chill in the air, but that didn t cool the spirits of those at the Spring Games of the Horry County Special Olympics held at TicketReturn.Com Field. Bundled up against the very breezy and cool but sunny morning, Joe Wanovich, Gil and Joan Cushing, Don Maher, John and Carol Luse, Bill and Linda De Marchi, GK John Olsen, Rick Fox and John Lock ran the two water tents to keep the competitors hydrated. Top Left: All smiles despite the cool morning are (L-R) Gil Cushing, Linda DeMarchi, Bill DeMarchi, Rick Fox, Joe Wanovich and John Lock. Top Right: (L-R)Bill DeMarchi, GK John Olsen, Linda DeMarchi and Rick Fox are all smiles. Bottom Left: Don Maher, Carol Luse, John Lock, Gil Cushing and Joe Wanovich keeping warm on a chilly April Morning. Bottom Right: (L-R) Gil Cushing, Linda DeMarchi, Bill DeMarchi, John Luse, Rick Fox, GK John Olsen, Joe Wanovich and John Lock mug for the camera once more. We will again this year be accepting applications from students of parents who are registered with St. Michael s Church. Applications will be available in a few weeks in the Narthex of the Church, and the postmark deadline will be Saturday, June 10, The applications may also be turned into the Parish office no later than Monday, June 12, The Committee will review all applications and one boy and one girl will be awarded a $1, Scholarship each at the July 6, 2017 Installation of officers. Our Flag folding team and Color Guard from Assembly 2107 performed at the Crabtree Memorial Gymnasium. The following SK s took part: Corp Commander Don Maher, Joe Wanovich, Gil Cushing, Ken Hein, Scott Tyler, John Averella, Bernie Lodrick, John Kokoska, John Lock, Walt Meier, and Larry Berry.

7 7. Help4Kids Report; Columbus Hope Report K of C Council 8980 Help 4 Kids / Backpack Buddies Wal-Mart Food Drive Help 4 Kids Backpack Buddies April Food Drive was conducted on Saturday the Garden City WAL-MART. This charitable project was performed through the efforts of 15 Knights providing 433 Charitable Knight Service Hours. The Charitable Service Hours were performed by the following volunteers: Ed Petras, Rich Rogers, Don Busher, Rick Fox, Scott Tyler, Bill DiMarchi, Tom Koppe, Gary Joye, Bob Roddy, John Olsen, Marcus Kabore, Alex Hervieux, Peter Croffey, Tom Coughlin, and Alan Cox. Thanks and GOD BLESS you all.. There is a food drive scheduled on May 20 th and then we have 3 months off. The signup sheet will be at the May council meeting or you can call or me for your choice of times. Phone # and is amcox1969@aol.com. Next Food Drive 5/20/17 Brother Knights, your prayers, dedication and hard work are truly blessings and appreciated. The Hungry Children of Help 4 Kids and Backpack Buddies thank you all!!! Knights of Columbus Council 8980 Columbus Hope Foundation April 2017 Update The Columbus Hope Foundation schedule for 2017 is complete and we now have a Captain for each event. Thanks to all who have stepped up to ensure we can cover each event. Now comes the hard part. We will begin collections the weekend of May 20th at the church. Brother Don Maher is handling this event as he has for several years. Please offer your help collecting after mass. Brother Joe Lynch has the following week and I understand that the schedule is already full. Thanks to you all for your support. GK John Olsen has posted the schedule on our website up to July. Please take a look and sign up online or call the listed Captain for the event that you want to work. You can signup for as many events as you wish and get the time you want if you sign up early. Remember, your spouses, significant others, children and grandchildren are also invited to support this wonderful project. Three of our brothers have graciously offered to do the cooking for our Doo Wop event on October 13th and we will be seeking volunteers for cleanup. Let me know if you can help. Phone # and is amcox1969@aol.com. May God Continue to Bless St. Michaels Council 8980 and our Special Children Q. My Protestant friends say that their church goes by the Bible Alone, but that the Catholic Church has added a lot of man-made traditions to the Word of God Is that true? No, it is not true. Protestants have as their sole rule of faith the written Word of God, which we find in Sacred Scripture. The Catholic Church has as its sole rule of faith, the entire Word of God, as it is found in Sacred Scripture and Sacred Tradition. All of the Word of God was at one time passed on orally Sacred Tradition. Eventually, some of Sacred Tradition was written down this became Sacred Scripture, which is written tradition. However, Scripture itself tells us that not all of the things that Jesus said and did were written down. And listen to what Paul says about tradition : 2 Thess 2:15, So then, brethren, stand firm and hold to the traditions which you were taught by us, either by word of mouth or by letter. Traditions! Traditions taught by word of mouth, in other words, oral tradition, and traditions taught by letter. Traditions which they are being told to stand firm and hold to.

8 8. Grand Strand Assembly #2107 News & Corp Commander s Report FAITHFUL NAVIGATOR: SK KEN HEIN FAITHFUL CAPTAIN: LARRY BERRY FAITHFUL PILOT: SK JIM ADEE FAITHFUL ADMIRAL: SK JOHN KOKOSKA FAITHFUL OUTER SENTINEL - STEVE JACKO FAITHFUL INNER SENTINEL: SK DAVID KENNEDY REGIONAL MARSHAL:SK CHARLES VANDEMARK Brother Sir Knights; ASSEMBLY 2107 OFFICERS 2016 FAITHFUL FRIAR: REV. EDWARD FITZGERALD FAITHFUL COMPTROLLER: SK DAVE KRIEBEL FAITHFUL SCRIBE: SK WALT MEIER FAITHFUL PURSER: SK RAY ST. MICHEL YEAR TRUSTEE: SK JOHN AVERELLA YEAR TRUSTEE: SK DENNY LACZO YEAR TRUSTEE: SK MIKE URSO CORP COMMANDER: SK DON MAHER Let me review the past month and then give you a couple upcoming events. First of all, we had a successful Annual Dinner on April 8th at the American Legion Hall. A wonderful dinner was served. They tell me that the best part of the night was that I kept my remarks to about 5 minutes. But during those 5 minutes I was able to recognize several of our members who have given time and energy to the Assembly, Council, Parish and fellow man. These men were presented with St. Michael Challenge Coins: Larry Berry, Jim Buckley, Mike Gray, Walt Meier, Ken Pankowski and Joe Wanovich. Additionally I had the privilege of presenting the Sir Knight of the Year Award to our Color Corps Commander Donald Maher. All of these awards were well deserved. When you see any of them offer your congratulations. You will find Donald Maher s report on the Honor Guard activities in another portion of this compass. I just want to say thanks to all the members who took part in the Holy Thursday Mass and Adoration. Our Flag Folding Team was asked to make a presentation on April 22nd at the he Crabtree Memorial Gymnasium in Market Commons. It was well presented by the team and well received by the audience. There is a 4th Degree Exemplification scheduled for June 3rd in Taylors SC. While we will not be attending this Exemplification at this time due to the distance to travel back and forth, (over 4.5 hours each way), we think there will be an exemplification somewhere along the coast in the fall and we will promote this for all 3 rd Degree members in the Council. We are planning a Day of Recollection here at St. Michael on June 8th (The date is awaiting availability as of this writing) Fr. Greg Caiazzo will be leading the day. He is a Navy Chaplain and he will focus his presentation on the role of the Chaplain in the life of the Military today. As many of you know, he is an excellent presenter and you should make every effort to attend. This will be open to all members of the Assembly and Council. Officers take note: The Installation of Officers will be held on Sunday July 16, 2017 starting at 2:00 PM in St. James Church in Conway. All officers need to be in attendance. This installation is done in conjunction with the Assemblies from St. James, St. Andrews, Precious Blood and St. Mary Star of the Sea Assemblies. A dinner will follow. In addition to the officers, wives and other members of the Assembly are welcome to attend. More information will be forthcoming. The Honor Guard will be participating at the Memorial Day celebration at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. Corp members will be notified of the time. Peace, Think ahead to the May meeting. It will be held on Thursday May 25th at 7:00 pm. Being that this is the Feast of the Ascension, it is a Holy Day of Obligation. You can attend Mass at 6:00 pm and then walk over to PAC Hall and be on time for the meeting. The Officers will meet at 5:00 PM and then attend Mass and the meeting This is an important meeting, as the election of officers for the fraternal year will take place as a part of the meeting. At the April meeting, the nominating committee presented a slate of officers for your consideration. There will be an opportunity for nominations from the floor as long as the person being nominated is present and attests to the fact that he will accept the nomination and that he will serve to term if elected. Fraternally yours, Ken Hein Faithful Corps Commander Report for April - by Don Maher The following SK s took part in the Holy Thursday Liturgy in the Church and in the procession to Duffy Center: Bob Leewe, Jim Adee, Richard Rogers, Gil Cushing, Guy Frattini, Dave Kriebel, Lee Steele, Walt Meier, Denny Laczo, Larry Berry, John Drust, John Olsen, Scott Tyler, John Lock, Bernie Lodrick, John Averella, John Kokoska, Ken Hein and Don Maher.

9 P st Degree Anniversaries; Our Lady of Guadalupe Silver Rose Service Council st Degree Anniversaries Our Lady of Guadalupe Silver Rose Prayer Service - One Life, One Rose. Join us in praying to Our Lady to strengthen our efforts to restore the Culture of Life. Where: St. Michael Church Officiated by Fr. Ed Fitzgerald Date: Sunday, May 7 th, :00 PM Contact: John Olsen KofC Grand Knight

10 10. Easter Egg Hunt; Decoration Day / Memorial Day Joe Wanovich, Ed Petras, Emil Silvoy and Don Maher at the prize table. The Easter Bunny and Sgt. Nick Mateo all smiles. GK John Olsen oversees the start of The K of C Annual Easter Egg Hunt. Toddlers scouring the Duffy Ctr. for filled eggs. Holy Saturday morning brought about the Easter Egg Hunters. While parents enjoyed coffee and donuts provided by the Knights, their children were busy scavenging for plastic eggs filled with all kinds of wonderful goodies. The weather was perfect and the look of delight in their faces was enough to make the event a total success. In May 1868, General John A. Logan, the commander-in-chief of the Union veterans group known as the Grand Army of the Republic, issued a decree that May 30 should become a nationwide day of commemoration for the more than 620,000 soldiers killed in the recently ended Civil War. On Decoration Day, as Logan dubbed it, Americans should lay flowers and decorate the graves of the war dead whose bodies now lie in almost every city, village and hamlet churchyard in the land. American s embraced the notion of Decoration Day immediately. That first year, more than 27 states held some sort of ceremony, with more than 5,000 people in attendance at a ceremony at Arlington National Cemetery. By 1890, every former state of the Union had adopted it as an official holiday. But for more than 50 years, the holiday was used to commemorate those killed just in the Civil War, not in any other American conflict. It wasn t until America s entry into World War I that the tradition was expanded to include those killed in all wars, and Memorial Day was not officially recognized nationwide until the 1970s, with America deeply embroiled in the Vietnam War. Although the term Memorial Day was used beginning in the 1880s, the holiday was officially known as Decoration Day for more than a century, when it was changed by federal law. The Uniform Monday Holiday Act of 1968 finally went into effect, moving Memorial Day from its traditional observance on May 30 (regardless of the day of the week), to a set day the last Monday in May.

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