Monsignor J. Colby Grimes Fourth Degree Assembly No. 3037

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1 Monsignor J. Colby Grimes Fourth Degree Assembly No Volume 2, Issue 2 Published Monthly August 2007 Ladies and Sir Knights Faithful Navigator Mark Steele msteele@insight.rr.com (614) Cell (614) Thank you for your support with the Wake and Funeral Service for SK Walter C. Chadwick. SK Walter and his Lady Marcia had been members of Father Huber, Columbian Martyrs and Monsignor J. Colby Grimes Assembly. This past week SK Ed Yingling and Tony Mercurio assisted in the preparation of the footer for the monument at the Josephinum. The new shirts and nametags are in. I will have them with me at the next two meetings. If you want to play golf, please read the last two pages of the newsletter. Faithful Navigators and Assembly Officers The Master requests your presence at the Ohio District 3 District wide meeting on Sunday October 14, 2007, beginning at 3:00pm at the Lancaster Council Hall. Please invite all current Assembly Officers and their Ladies to attend. All Sir Knights of the District and their Ladies are also welcome to attend. Dear Brother Knights, Faithful Friar Fr. J.L. Reichert (740) This being my first mission to you good men of God, the Knights of Columbus. I thought I d share with you the Ten Cannots by Abraham Lincoln, given to me by a parishioner. TEN CANNOTS By Abraham Lincoln You cannot bring about prosperity by discouraging thrifts. You cannot help smal men by tearing down big men. You cannot strengthen the weak by weakening the strong. You cannot lift the wage earner by puling down the wage earner. You cannot help the poor man by destroying the rich. You cannot keep out of trouble by spending more than your income. You cannot further the brotherhood of men by inciting class hatred. You cannot establish security on borowed money. You cannot build character and courage by taking away man s initiative and independence.

2 You cannot help men permanently by doing for them what they could and should do for themselves. Abraham Lincoln wrote these Ten Cannots in a letter to his brother. I am Father Reichert, the grouchy old Pastor of Church of the Ascension, where I ve served for four years. I ve been privileged to be a priest of the Diocese of Columbus for over 36 years and a member of the Knights of Columbus for over 37 years. I joined as a deacon at Mary Help of Christians Church in Fairborn, Ohio. I was received into the Fourth Degree when I served as Pastor of St. Mary s Church in Groveport. It is an honor for me, a priest, to be a part of the right arm of Our Dear Lords Church, the Knights of Columbus. I told Sir Knight Mark Steele I d write an article for my fellow Knights as your Friar. It will vary from month to month, and if you have any suggestions for me, I d be more than happy to receive them. It would probably be best to send them through Mark Steele at msteele@insight.rr.com or directly to my church at ascensionparish@earthlink.net c/o Father Reichert. I thought I d share with you a meditation I use often as a teacher and a Pastor. It s simply pondering how Our Dear Lord Jesus spent His time in the public ministry. Three areas we hear over and over again in Holy Writ are these: First of all, He found time for prayer. The disciples are constantly asking Where is He? Doesn t He know we have places to go and people to see, things to do? Where is He? Sometimes alone, sometimes with chosen friends we find Him in prayer to His/Our Heavenly Father. Secondly, we find Him caring for, ministering to the sick, the suffering, the lonely, strengthening their caregivers. He didn t jump into the SUV, turn up the air and begin the visits. So many times we see Jesus with His disciples walking, sometimes several days o be there in time of need. Thirdly, He spent a lot of time talking about His/Our Father and the kingdom about which He taught us to pray: Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done. On earth as it is in heaven. Our Jesus sent them, indeed he s sending each of us on a mission to take up the cross each and every day and folow in His footsteps. In other words, Do what Jesus did, care as Jesus did. I finished Fr. McGivney s book on the Parish Priest and gave a report on it to our Knights of Columbus here in Johnstown and you know what I m finding out? The role and goal of each of us is the very same as our Dear Lord Himself. To sum up: I use this often, I don t care what you believeuntil I believe that you care. As a student for 20 years and a teacher for ten, I spent 30+ years in a classroom. The New Year for me begins in September. I l conclude by wishing each and every one of you and yours, not a Happy New Year, but a Blessed New Year. It can be just that if our New Year s resolution is to become each day, each hour, some days each moment more and more committed to Jesus Christ and the person He wants us to be by following The Master. Christ Himself doing what He did. Blessed New Year to you and yours, P.S. I got a little carried away with this first article. I promise they al won t be quite this long. However, there s some great info contained herein, so read at least twice, once alone and once with family and/or friends. God love you! St. Gabriel Radio broadcasts the 4:30 PM Saturday Mass from Our Lady of Lourdes in Marysville and the 10:30 AM Sunday Mass from the Cathedral. The station 1270 AM and 89.5 FM needs your prayers and support as it spreads the message of our faith to the community. WUCO broadcasts from Marysville and WFOT broadcasts from Lexington, Ohio.

3 Monsignor J. Colby Grimes Assembly Page 2 Volume 2, Issue 2 Web-Pages of special interest: (Msgr. J. Colby Grimes Assembly) (Supreme) (Master s Web site) (Ohio State Council) (Columbus Chapter) (Assembly 809) (Fr. Hennepin Province) (English Company) (Lynch & Kelly) I will be sending the newsletter out to 14 members by U.S. Mail. Seventy-one members receive the newsletter via . If you are one of the 14 and have an address, please share it with me at msteele@insight.rr.com. Faithful Captain Dan Nettler Nettler.1@osu.edu (614) Sir Knights & Ladies Our next dinner meeting will be at thegahanna Max & Erma s Restaurant at Morse and Hamilton on Monday, August 13 th at 7:00 p.m. Our next business meeting will be on Thursday, August 16th at the Church of the Resurrection. Those who wish to recite the Rosary should arrive by 6:40 p.m. At 7:00 PM the Assembly will provide pizza. The Knights attending with the last name beginning with A-K should bring a salad of your choice and S-Z should bring a dessert and L- R are exempt from bring any food. The meetings for the Ladies and Knights will begin at 8:00 PM. Faithful Pilot Ed Yingling gk10941@wowway.com (614) Requests for Honor Guard and Color Guard Please inform the Pilot at least two weeks prior to any upcoming event requesting involvement of either the Honor Guard or Color Guard. Wakes and Funerals Honor Guard for wakes and funerals are to be telephoned immediately to the Pilot. The Pilot will coordinate the family request with the Comptroller and the Navigator. The Pilot, with approval, will activate the calling tree with the assistance of the Inner and Outer Sentinels. Regalia Events August 26 Saints Augustine and Gabriel Parish 11:00 AM Rededication September 28, 29 & 30 Hennepin Provincial Meeting Sterling Heights November 10, 2007 Fall Exemplification Lancaster April 12, 2008 Resurrection 5:00 PM First Communion Mass April 18, 19, & 20 Spring Exemplification Newark April 20, 2008 Resurrection 11:00 AM First Communion Mass May 4, 2008 Resurrection 6:00 PM Confirmation Mass Please assemble 30 minutes prior to the posted Mass time unless stated otherwise. Thank you to PFN Ralph Blamer for filling in for me at SK Chadwick s memorial service. Please remember your Directives so the Assembly can serve you and your family at the appropriate time.

4 Monsignor J. Colby Grimes Assembly Page 3 Volume 2, Issue 2 Casual Dress Events Columbian Martyrs Assembly 2380 Summer Picnic Sunday August 5, :00 PM- 10:00 PM at High Banks Metro Park Calling Tree Here is the modified current calling tree contact list. If you are NOT receiving phone calls about wakes, please contact your council s Contact Person or Ed Yingling at Council Contact Phone # Ascension Council 4324 Scott Treadway (614) Westerville Council 5776 Donald Gray (614) St. Jude Council 5801 Art Wohlfrom (740) New Albany Council Ed Yingling (614) Faithful Comptroller John Arata (614) Your Directive All new Sir Knights, as well as current Sir Knights, need to complete your directive. This is the document that instructs the assembly on the presentation of the Chalice and Sword upon your death. Having this done in advance eases the burden on your family. A directive may be changed at any time. Flag Pole Memorial The Monsignor J. Colby Grimes Assembly Knights of Columbus will establish a flag pole memorial to honor deceased members of the Assembly. The memorial will be located at the Josephinum in Columbus, Ohio. As a Sir Knight in good standing at the time of your death you may request your name on a plaque at the Memorial when it has been installed. The cost of the Memorial Plaque is presently $ To avoid decisions by your family at the time of your death you may pre-pay. Please contact the Faithful Comptroller for more information. Faithful Commander Bill Pederson (614) Manual of the Sword Practice Manual of the Sword Practice will be held upon request of any Sir Knight. Please call our Faithful Commander to set up a time. All new Sir Knights should try to attend at least one manual of the Sword Practice.

5 Monsignor J. Colby Grimes Assembly Page 4 Volume 2, Issue 2 First Call Ohio District 3 Fall 2007 Exemplification of the Fourth Degree Ohio District 3 Master Sir Knight Francesco Iannaggi is pleased to announce that an Exemplification of the Fourth Degree of our Order will be held at the Lancaster Knights of Columbus Hall, 343 East Walnut Street, Lancaster, Ohio on Saturday November 10, The Headquarters Hotel will be the Lancaster Hampton Inn at 2041 Shorrway Drive, Lancaster, Ohio 43130, phone number A Block of Rooms has been reserved at a rate of $75.00 per night plus Tax, the group code is KOC. For those arriving on Friday Evening the Master will host a Hospitality Room at the Hampton from 4:30 to 7:30 pm and then reopen approximately 9:30 until 11:30pm. The Exemplification Mass will be held at 4:30 pm following the Exemplification at Saint Bernadette Church, 1343 Wheeling Rd. Lancaster, OH Reverend James Walter will celebrate the Mass. This is a regularly scheduled Parish Mass and we will be joining with the Congregation to celebrate the Mass. Following Mass we will return to the Lancaster Knights of Columbus Hall to Celebrate the Day at the Masters Banquet. The Banquet will be a buffet, offering a selection of two meats and a full dinner. A cash bar will be available prior to and during the Banquet. The Fee for the Candidates will be $ This includes the $70.00 fee for the Exemplification, (Supreme fees, Social Baldric, Membership Pin, and Masters Banquet) plus a sack lunch and an 8X10 Class Picture ($15.00 value). Candidates choosing not to receive the Class Picture and sack lunch must so indicate on the Registration Form and then would only pay $ The cost for guests to attend the Masters Banquet is $ Sack lunches will be available on a pre-ordered basis for $5.00 each. The Lady s Program wil include a luncheon and entertainment at a cost of $10.00 per person. Please be sure to indicate your choices and numbers attending on the Registration Form. The District will publish an Ad book and this will begin the AD BOOK Program announced at the June District Meeting. A copy of the program and blank Ad Forms are included in this mailing. Remember your Assembly must purchase a full page Ad in both the Fall and Spring Ad Books to qualify for the program rebates. Deadlines and Cut offs for the Exemplification are: September 24, 2007 All Waivers must be received by the District Master October 15, 2007 Al Form 4 s must be received by District Executive Secretary All Registration Forms be received by District Executive Secretary All Ads must be received by the District Executive Secretary October 29, 2007 All Moneys must be received by the District Executive Secretary Al Form 4 s with payment must be received by the Assembly no later that the September 20, 2007 meeting.

6 The Ladies of Monsignor J. Colby Grimes Assembly 3037 Dear Ladies, Ladies update: I d like to thank al that were able to attend this months meeting and bring items to share. Our next meeting will be on August 16th and we hope more will be able to attend. We have launched our Service Project to collect travel size item to our troop boxes. These items include: Zip-lock bags (quart freezer), disposable storage containers (small),breakfast bars, snack crackers, dried fruits, nuts, micro popcorn, tuna in a bag, dry cereal, cup-a-soup, presweetened drink mixes, beef jerky, Tylenol, Motrin, Aspirin, multi-vitamins, Pepto- Bismol, powder/spray (foot & body),disposable razors, unbreakable mirrors, toothpaste, toothbrushes, travel size tissues, laundry detergent packets, shampoo mouthwash (Hotel size), hand sanitizer, hand cream, sunscreen, insect repellent, and anti-itch creams. Collection boxes for these items as well as donation boxes will be set up in the gathering area. The items form this list is just as important as donations to assist in the shipping cost. Our next meeting is again on the 16 th of Aug and we will continue to work on the details of our drive and future projects. I hope to see as many people as possible to continue our launch of our new, Monsignor J. Colby Grimes Assembly, to continue ours success in our endeavors. For more information, just come to a meeting or call: Rosemary Butzer Madeleine Peters Sandy Walsh Chris Mercurio

7 Monsignor J. Colby Grimes Assembly 3037 Budget July 2007 thru June 2008 INCOME Estimated Budget Notes AF Assembly Function $ Dues Dues 80X$30 $ 2, FR Fund Raisers + Donation $ 1, MF Memorial Fund $ 1, CPF Captains Fund $ CDE Candidates/Exemplification 10X $70 $ GF General Fund $ 4, LF Ladies Fund $ EXH Exempt Hospitality Fund $ CF Chalice Fund $ Total Income $ 11, EXPENSE INS Insurance $ CDE Candidates Exemplification $ CG Charitable Gifts $ AF Assembly Functions $ HR Hall Rental $ PM Provincial Meeting $ MM Memorial Mass Spouse $ MF Memorial Fund/Mass $ 1, EXH Exempt Hospitality $ GF General Fund $ 3, AE Advertising Exempt $ POB Post Office Box $ PNL Printing Newsletter $ PRO Printing of Roster $ POS Postage $ CPF Captains Fund $ NF Navigators Fund $ RF Relief Fund $ CS Comptroler s Salary $ PC Purser Compensation $ SUP Supplies $ 1, SKY Sir Knight of the Year $ CF Chalice Fund $ LF Ladies Fund $ ERR Equipment $ Total Expense $ 11,675.00

8 Pope John Paul II Assembly 2900 Golf Outing Annual Local Veterans Support Fund Raiser The grass is green on the greens. The weather is perfect for golf! Think of golf and the beautiful fall weather. Please join us for a fun filled day for a good cause! The Date has been set Sunday, October 7, 2007! The Place is set: Cumberland Trails Columbia Road SW, Pataskala, Ohio Course Registration 12:00 pm. The Tee Time is set - 1:00 pm. The price is set - $260 for a foursome - That includes golf fees, cart, prizes & meal. Open to the first 30 teams to register! Help your Assembly # sell tee signs for $50. That is half-price of other outings. Get it on your calendar now and get on our list now. Send your entry fee in after August 1st. Make checks payable to: K of C Assembly #2900 Send to: Fran Vendetta 7998 Madison Place Canal Winchester, Ohio Questions call: Thank you, Fran Vendetta Chairmen 2007 Assembly Golf Outing Golfer #1: Tel: Golfer #2: Tel: Golfer #3: Tel: Golfer #4: Tel:

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10 Monsignor J. Colby Grimes Fourth Degree Assembly No P.O. Box 754. New Albany, Ohio Return Service Requested Dated Material Mailed: July 30, 2007 TO: IMPORTANT DATES TO REMEMBER Officers Meeting August 13 th Dinner/Meeting August 16 th Good of the Order Tim Linnabary Rob Drum Mary Ellen Radigan Pat Quinn Barb Losacco Walter Chadwick Reuben Yau Family Mike Stein Family Lisa Taylor Mary Pfeiffer Ed Teiga Paul Guevin Carl Calopy Leonard Maslloux Joseph Murphy Military Service Men & Women If you know of any Sir Knight or Lady who is sick or in distress, please contact Mark Steele at