The Nugget Newsletter of the Mother Lode Assembly #2778 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Fourth Degree, Auburn, California Established 3 March 2003

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1 The Nugget Newsletter of the Mother Lode Assembly #2778 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Fourth Degree, Auburn, California Established 3 March 2003 Charity Unity Fraternity Patriotism April 2016 Next Regular General Membership Meeting Tuesday April 19, 2016 St. Joseph Parish Hall 1162 Lincoln Way, Auburn, CA Meeting starts at 7:30 PM Color Corps Practice at 6:30 PM The Nugget is the monthly newsletter of the Mother Lode Assembly #2778, which meets on the third Tuesday of each month at announced locations. All news, feature items, and opinion articles must be signed by the author (items sent via are considered signed if from your own address). All articles are due on the 25th of the month and are subject to space available and copyright laws. No article printed herein should be construed to represent anyone but the views of the author or, in the case of undesignated articles, the views of the editor. Brother Sir Knights are reminded to: (a) always notify the faithful comptroller and the Nugget editor of any change of address (postal or ). (b) allow the editor and comptroller access into your inbox. Some people restrict access and do not accept unknown s. It is up to you to allow our 4th degree addresses or you will not get any necessary correspondence, including The Nugget. George Trebaol Publisher & Editor, (510) TrebaolG@gmail.com

March 2016 Page 2 FAITHFUL NAVIGATOR S MESSAGE MARCH 2016 Together we could be an enormous force for good in a world that so obviously needs the love of God and love of neighbor, which are reflected

2 March 2016 Page 2 FAITHFUL NAVIGATOR S MESSAGE MARCH 2016 Together we could be an enormous force for good in a world that so obviously needs the love of God and love of neighbor, which are reflected in our work. Carl A. Anderson, Supreme Knight Worthy Sir Knights, I want to thank those Grand Knights and Officers in those Councils that make up our Assembly for doing an outstanding job of getting the word out and recruiting a total of Nineteen (19) Brother Knights, including Father Lawrence (from St. Clare Council 12887) to join our Assembly this Columbian year. According to the District Secretary, 4 th Degree Exemplification numbers were down across the board. But he commended us for a job well done! By the time you all read this, we will have had a great weekend as fifty-two (52) Sir Knights and their Knights Ladies joined in the 4 th Degree Exemplification festivities this year! Thank you! On the subject of events, we are in the final stages of planning for the new Sir Knights Welcome Dinner (Saturday, June 11) which will be much earlier this year. And the Officer Installation Ceremony and Dinner (Saturday, July 23). Both catered events will be held at Auburn, St. Joseph Parish Hall. This year Mother Lode Assembly will be hosting the Officers Installation and Dinner. We will be joined by Centennial Assembly and Golden Sierra Assembly. The menus and prices have been set. Fliers should be out soon. Lastly, I am proud to say the SK Dick Gilberg is working feverishly to completely revamp our website. He has been reaching out to several of you for information. It will be extremely informative and constantly updated. This was one of our goals for this year. It looks like it may be up and running soon. To have a quality product we can be proud of takes time. SK Dick is doing his best. For those that want a peek go to: KofCAssembly2778.org Thank you again for all your cooperation and patience. Your Assembly Officers are here to serve YOU. Vivat Jesus Sir Knight Ricco Ches, FN, Mother Lode Assembly #2778

3 March Color Corps Report St. Joseph Marello parish requested Color Corps for Holy Thursday, March 24 th, for the removing of the Eucharist from the main tabernacle to the side altar until Holy Saturday. Brothers Pete Lopez and Bruce Amundson have volunteered to participate. On April 1 st, Co lor Corps participated in the Sacrament of Confirmation ceremonies at St. Teresa of Avila parish in Auburn. We had a total of six members there, led by SK Tom Epperson, as Acting CCC. The members were Tim Schott, Harvey Weybrew, Jeff Jones, Pete Lopez, and Henry Yates. On April 3 rd, three members of the Color Corps participated at the Divine Mercy Mass at St. Dominic s in Colfax, led by SK Casey Haas, as Acting CCC. The members were Roger Carey and Henry Yates. On April 3 rd, five members of the Color Corps participated at the Sacrament of Confirmation ceremonies at St. Joseph Marello in Granite Bay, led by our Former Master, SK Jim Letcher, as the Acting CCC. The members were Pete Lopez, Bruce Amundson, Charlie De Los Santos, and Tom Epperson. On April 16 th, three members of the Color Corps are scheduled to participate in the Sacrament of Confirmation ceremonies at St. Joseph in Auburn, led by SK Bruce Amundson, as Acting CCC. On April 16 th, at least five members of the Color Corps are scheduled to participate in the 4 th Degree Exemplification at the Double Tree Hotel in Sacramento. As of the writing of this reports the following members have confirmed their participation: Norm Chavez, Tom Epperson, Charlie De Los Santos, Jeff Jones, Pete Lopez. I want to thank my Brother Sir Knights that took over the duties as Acting CCC during those times when I could not be there. Your CCC, Norm Chavez, will attend a mandatory Marshalls meeting at 7:00AM on April 16 th, prior to the Exemplification at the Double Tree Hotel. And on Sunday, April 17 th, your CCC, Norm Chavez, will attend a mandatory District Meeting with our Worthy Master at 8:30AM at the Double Tree Hotel. The Color Corps will practice every month one hour prior to the meeting. Color Corps members that can participate, please bring your sword, baldric and chapeau. We have four (4) red capes, one (1) white cape, three (3) swords, four (4) chapeaus and one (1) pair of shoes available to loan to any member wishing to become a Color Corps member. We also have enough funds to advance to any member wishing to become a Color Corps member to purchase his own equipment to be repaid to the MLA over the next year or two. Starting at the March 15 th meeting the Color Corps will start practicing on hour prior to the General meeting. NORM CHAVEZ, Color Corps Commander, MLA

4 March 2016 Page 4 CHALICE / MASS KIT REPORT April 2016 Another month has passed on into history but no members of the Mother Lode Assembly passed on with it. We are a tenacious bunch when it comes to staying alive. Not sure what the motivation is. Maybe we all have unpaid debts to clear up before we take the leap. Maybe we prefer to be a member of the Church Militant as opposed to the Church Triumphant. The latter does not sound like a bad organization to join. While we delay adding our names to a chalice, however, there continues to be a need for Mass Kits in many places. Fr. Augustine from Kenya continues to advise he can use many more. Possibly I have a solution. Anyone can purchase a Mass Kit and have any name they prefer engraved on the paten. There are a variety of Mass Kits available with prices ranging from a couple hundred dollars to much much more. Just do a search for Mass Kits on line or go to Trinity Catholic Bookstore in Roseville. My brothers and I have decided to purchase one, have our parent s names inscribed upon the paten and send it to Fr. Augustine. This seems to be a great way to honor a loved one and maybe, like me, they will need all the prayers in the world to help them become a member of the Church Triumphant. If you agree and wish to follow up on this great idea, let me know and I will provide you Fr. Augustine s address. My is ronroussey@hotmail.com. Hope to see at the April meeting. Peace and Love, SK Ron Roussey Chalice Chairman, Mother Lode Assembly

5 March Planned Meeting Dates/Locations May 17 St. Joseph Hall, Auburn June 21 St. Joseph Marello Room Overflow Rm, Granite Bay April May Assembly Birthdays Kenneth Broz Jack Bacigalum Stephen Hanas, Jr Steven Lipiec Sal Ramirez Gerald Poupore Ron Wood Pete Lopez Vince Juan Robert Beasley Tom Wehri Richard McKillip David Luci Paul Stassinos Renald Ouimet Felisberto Medeiros HL George Buonocore George Coelho Timothy Mabie Max Ruiz Eduardo Fernandez Jr Clarence Bothello Dennis Gorsuch Frank Neves Louis Renaud Christopher Avery David Salisbury Paul Denzler Vincent Campisi Dan Field Charlie De Los Santos David Barden Renato Nicolai Randolph Brown Peter Boyle Richard Dillon Hon Richard Gilberg Ronald Booker Stephen Hoag David Brazil Matthew Briggs Nabih Haddad Isidro Dolina David Rose Ron Gonzales Gerald Zimmerman Dean Wood Paul Kiesel Scott Peters Rev. Eric Flores Ray Aguilera

6 March 2016 Page 6 Members: S/K Steve Howder S/K William Pauch S/K Don Heisler S/K Irv Eastman S/K Chris Avery S/K Tony Ventura S/K Bobby Newell S/K Ricco Ches S/K John Merrill SICK AND DISTRESSED LIST Family and Friends: Kenny Brown David Jones Eric Jenkins Carol Carey John Paul Letcher Alice Bothello Frank Stephens Ashley Ruzicka Deacon Mike Young Dean Denney Patricia Wasik Lucy Lopez Stella Martinez Victor Antido Gary Stephens Brian Stephens Madinos Nunez Dick Jenkins Roland Van Wyk Victor Matousek Kathryn Berkey Elizabeth Harding John (Butch) Conti. -- Pray for the Repose of all souls Dr. Robert Lind, George Rousseau, CHP Nathan Taylor, All those in terrorist bombings The Sick and Distressed list reflects members, friends, and families of our Mother Lode Assembly. For additions or changes, contact Patrick Downey via at pjdowney44@gmail.com or call at Please send s regarding the Sick and Distressed List to Joanne: joannek@wavecable.com.

7 March 2016 Page 7 Mother Lode Assembly #2778 Officers and Committee Chairmen Columbian Year Officers Faithful Friar S/K Fr. Eric Lofgren eric.st_josephs@sbcglobal.net Faithful Navigator S/K Ricco Ches riccoches416@gmail.com Faithful Admiral S/K Norm Chavez nchavezsr@onemain.com Faithful Captain S/K Jeff Jones baywoodbunch@ftcnet.net Faithful Pilot S/K Bruce Amundson brucedamundson@yahoo.com Faithful Comptroller S/K Hugh Paxton hugh_paxton@yahoo.com Faithful Scribe S/K Rudy Garcia gogarcia82@yahoo.com Faithful Purser S/K Tom Epperson gr8tfun@juno.com Faithful Inner Sentinel S/K Charlie Delos Santos charlie.dlssnts@gmail.com Faithful Outer Sentinel S./K Frank Di Grande acapidi1@hotmail.com Faithful 1 year Trustee S/K Ron Wood ron2029wood@att.net Faithful 2 year Trustee S/K Chuck Robertson Chuckrobertson1959@wavecable.com Faithful 3year Trustee S/K Jim Jordan kc_jimj@sbcglobal.net Committee Chairmen Color Corps Commander S/K Norm Chavez nchavezsr@onemain.com Chalice Memorial S/K Ron Roussey ronroussey@hotmail.com Vice Chalice Memorial S/K Bill Gilsdorf wimpyg@pacbell.net Vocations Chair S/K Bill Gilsdorf wimpyg@pacbell.net Membership Chair S/K Jim Letcher jletcher@cwnet.com Sick & Distressed S/K Pat Downey pjdowney44@gmail.com Fraternal Activities (open) Nugget Editor S/K George Trebaol trebaolg@gmail.com Public Relations/Hospitality S/K Charlie Delos Santos charlie.dlssnts@gmail.com Insurance Agent Contact your Council Agent Mother Lode Assembly #2778 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS PO Box 9079 Auburn CA 95604

The Nugget Newsletter of the Mother Lode Assembly #2778 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Fourth Degree, Auburn, California Established 3 March 2003

The Nugget Newsletter of the Mother Lode Assembly #2778 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Fourth Degree, Auburn, California Established 3 March 2003 Charity Unity Fraternity Patriotism March 2016 December Regular General