February 2018 Volume 1 Issue 4. The Shield

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1 The Shield Knights of Columbus Martin Council 6241 Grand Knights Message Brother Knights, Well here we are, coming into February, the 8th month in this Council s active year. It seems it will be a very fulfilling month. We begin the month with our Slam Breakfast on February 4 th, which is dedicated to St. Andrew s Youth Group. Please come out and support them in making it another successful event. Next up is our Valentine s Dance scheduled on February 10 th. Come out and enjoy this Dinner Dance with fellow Brothers, family, and friends. Michellina s has been scheduled to cater this event. Call the office for your tickets and reservations. We have scheduled our membership drive for February 17 th and 18 th. Any Brother interested in helping, please contact our Membership Director, Dennis Banks. It is a wonderful time to encourage men to join the Knights of Columbus. Ending the month s activities is one of our biggest fund raisers, the Tootsie Roll Drive. It has been scheduled for Friday and Saturday February 23 rd and 24 th at 5 of our local Publix Supermarkets. Please check your schedule and contact the store captain or our Deputy Grand Knight Ed Ciancone for a time slot to help make this drive successful. A large thank you to all our wonderful Brother Knights who volunteer their time, talent and treasures to help our Council complete the many fulfilling tasks we perform. INSIDE THIS ISSUE Grand Knight s Message Topic of the Month Council Info Around the Council Upcoming Events God Bless Grand Knight, Jim Pritchard Page 1

2 Important Shield Information Brothers, The Shield will be available to all members online at or by distribution. This move was necessary to reduce cost. We know that some of our members still desire to receive the hard copy of the Shield. If you wish to receive the Shield delivered to your home, you MUST complete the attached form and submit it to us in the enclosed envelope. The printed/mailed version only contains basic information about our council. For the full Shield, please visit the website for the electronic version. I WISH TO HAVE THE SHIELD MAILED TO MY HOME: Name: Cell Phone # Home Phone # Mailing Address: Page 2

3 Topic of the Month From For more news and information from the Supreme Office, visit The Ethics of Love Today, as the nation seeks a path through divisions, the need to rediscover the moral message of Dr. Martin Luther King Jr. is vital. Dr. King s commitment to nonviolent protest was a principled response to the verifiable injustices and inequality faced by minorities and continues to hold relevance today. His 1957 essay, Nonviolence and Racial Justice, outlined the path for a love-based, nonviolent resistance. At the center of nonviolence stands the principle of love, Dr. King wrote in the essay. In struggling for human dignity, the oppressed people of the world must not allow themselves to become bitter or indulge in hate campaigns. To retaliate with hate and bitterness would do nothing but intensify the hate in the world. Along the way of life, someone must have sense enough and morality enough to cut off the chain of hate. This can be done only by projecting the ethics of love to the center of our lives. In a Time magazine op-ed, Supreme Knight Carl Anderson and Pentecostal minister Rev. Eugene F. Rivers, III said if Dr. King were here today, he would have explicitly condemned all the forms of violent protest in modern society. The better path, the only path to our salvation as a country, they wrote, was made clear by Rev. King in 1967: The beauty of nonviolence is that in its own way and in its own time it seeks to break the chain reaction of evil. We can again break that chain reaction, and the prescription is the same one given by Rev. King. Now as then, religious leaders have taken the first step. For their own sake and that of future generations the rest of the country should do so as well. Rev. Rivers is an American activist and the founder and president of the Seymour Institute for Black Church and Policy Studies. Supreme Knight Anderson is a former member of the U.S. Commission on Civil Rights. Just hours after the mass shooting in Las Vegas in October 2017, a group of Christian leaders called on religious leaders of all denominations to sign a letter endorsing the nonviolent approach advocated by the Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. From left: Rev. William Bass; Rev. Eugene Rivers, III, founder and director of the Seymour Institute for Black Church and Policy Studies in Boston; Bishop Edwin Bass, president of the Church of God in Christ Urban Initiatives; Jesuit Bishop George Murry of Youngstown, Ohio, chair of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops' Ad Hoc Committee Against Racism; and Supreme Knight Carl Anderson. Identification Statement as Required by USPS Title: The Shield - Knights of Columbus Martin Council 6241 Editor: Brian Lucrezia Publisher: Jim Pritchard Frequency: The Shield is published monthly by the Knights of Columbus Martin Council The Shield is published at a price determined in the annual dues. Postage paid at Stuart, FL Authorized Organization: Knights of Columbus Martin Council 6241, 7251 SW Gaines Ave., Stuart, FL Authorized Contact Number: (772) *Credit card, travel, insurance, investments, and political advertising not accepted Page 3

4 New Members 3 rd Degree: Dennis Banks escorted Paul Kelly to San Sebastian council on Saturday January 13th, where Paul made his 3 rd Degree for full Knighthood. Paul was personally knighted by our District Deputy, Julio Perez. Congratulations Paul! 1 st Degree: Unfortunately, we don t have a photo, but Dennis Banks and Ed Ciancone escorted new members, David Kennedy and Domenick Greco, to a 1 st Degree ceremony at St Lucie council 7514 on Thursday January 25 th. Welcome David and Domenick! Upcoming Membership Drives The parish membership drives are all set, with the following dates: 1. Feb 17 th & Feb 18 th Holy Redeemer 2. Mar 10 th & Mar 11 th St. Josephs 3. Apr 14 th & Apr 15 th St. Andrews Please contact Membership Director, Dennis Banks at (772) if you would be interested in helping with one of the membership drives. Terrific Tuesdays, Dinner Dances, and Grand Slam Breakfast Page 4

5 The Catholic Difference & The Knights of Columbus Insurance Who would like to win some money? Come to our monthly council meetings for your chance to win one of two attendance awards! Must be present to win! January s names $500: Brian Perry $33: Jesse Nesciano NO WINNER! Page 5

6 Around the Council Keep Christ in Christmas Poster Contest The Keep Christ in Christmas Poster Contest was a great success. The total participation jumped from 15 in 2016 to 36 this past year. Kira Strickland, from St Andrews Parish, was the winner in the age group. Anjolie Sobieraj, from Holy Redeemer Parish was the winner in the 8-10 age group. Nicolas Sobieraj, also from Holy Redeemer, was the winner in the 5-7 age group. Great job! Kira s winning poster! Nicolas winning poster! Anjolie s winning poster! Kira Strickland (11-14 Age Group) St Andrews Parish Nicolas Sobieraj (5-7 Age Group) Anjolie Sobieraj (8-10 Age Group) Holy Redeemer Parish Florida State Council Charity Raffle Tickets Many of you should have received Florida State Council Charity Raffle Tickets. The State Council has sent all Councils these raffle books, each containing 12 tickets for Total prizes of $45, st prize $25,000, 2 nd prize $10,000, 3 rd prize $5,000 and 4 th to 8 th prize $1,000. Out of the $12 booklet our Council gets $6 and the State gets $6. The raffle ends May 6, 2018 so please return the Raffle tickets to Council 6241 as soon as possible and we will take care of sending them to State Council. Also, there is an Early Bird drawing on March 10, 2018, for the solicitor of the ticket booklet with one $400 winner in each region. Page 6

7 The Columbiettes Hope you are all staying warm, as we get thru this cold spell and thankful we are down here and not up north. Our Fashion show is just around the corner, and I want to thank ALL the members who have committed to making a basket and to those who donated articles for us to make up the rest of them. As of now we may have about 25+ baskets to raffle off, but we are still in need of more articles & gift cards to add to some of them. We will continue to collect any donations, just call me at (772) , I will be happy to meet you or pick them up from your home. Thank you in advance. Monday, at my home, starting with breakfast and breaking for lunch, were myself, Joan St. John, Carole Kuhlmeier, Lucille Massar, Hilde Dodge, as we put together about 9 baskets ready for bows. Thanks Ladies, a job well done. I want to wish our new ladies, June Kingston & Shirley Rossi good luck on February 3, 2018, as they go down to WPB for their 1st degree and Major degree, along with Elaine Culloty, Louise Cestaro and Marjorie Medley who will be completing their Major degree. Marie Cicala will be traveling with them to cheer them on as will our DD Marlene Olsen. Safe travels ladies. Our Fashion show is Sat February 17 th, doors open at 11:00am, lunch at 12:00 noon. Fashions will begin at 1:00 with about 10 models, both ladies and men. Luanne from SteinMart will be doing the honors. To get your tickets call Yolie or me Get well wishes to: Yolie Rollando & her sister Fran who is visiting and also helping us with the fashion show, Lucille Massar, Jean DeGiorgio, Millie Capel (recent surgery), Margaret Tuzzio. The Christmas ornaments that were donated, were wrapped and dropped off to Salerno Bay & Stuart Nursing facilities along with cookies for the staff. They all were very much appreciated at both facilities for being thought of. Please get your dues in, asap, to help our FS Denise, be able to complete the paper work in a timely manner. Happy February Birthdays: Diane Kelly, Donna Katula, Angie Norelli, Theresa Pittinger, Betty Polis, Marie Portulallo. Remember our military, keep them safe, the homeless, mentally, and physically suffering, the abused, adults or children. Pray for our government, that they make the right choices for all of us. Since my last letter, just before Christmas, we lost another long-time member and past Sentinel, Joan Cannell, who passed away at the Salerno Bay rehab facility. Sadly, we were not notified of her services in time. Rest in peace our dear Columbiette Sister. Stay warm, let the sunshine on all our members. Your friend and president Barbara Guido, President of The Columbiettes The 4 th Degree On February 15 th, we will hold our Renewal of Obligations Dinner Dance. This is a formal affair (tuxedo or dark suit with tie). The price is $20.00 with open bar and will be catered by Enrico. Music will be by Ray Gaumont. Reservations are a must, call (772) Our Color Corp, led by Commander Andrew Salisbury, participated in our first confirmation of the season at St. Joseph s parish on Jan. 21st. Finally, we would ask our Sir Knights who haven t paid their yearly dues as of now to send them in as soon as possible. Thank you and many Blessings! Artie Birke, Faithful Navigator Page 7

8 Save the Date Citizens with Disabilities aka Tootsie Roll Drive Friday February 23 rd and Saturday February 24 th The Tootsie Roll Drive provides help to the Willoughby Learning Center and The ARC of Martin County HELP IS NEEDED! Page 8

9 Saint of the Month Saint Valentine Feast Day: February 14 Patron Saint of: Affianced couples, bee keepers, engaged couples, epilepsy, fainting, greetings, happy marriages, love, lovers, plague, travelers, and young people. He is represented in pictures with birds and roses. Death: 269 (?) Saint Valentine, officially known as Saint Valentine of Rome, is a third-century Roman saint widely celebrated on February 14 and commonly associated with "courtly love." Although not much of St. Valentine's life is reliably known, and whether or not the stories involve two different saints by the same name is also not officially decided, it is highly agreed that St. Valentine was martyred and then buried on the Via Flaminia to the north of Rome. In 1969, the Roman Catholic Church removed St. Valentine from the General Roman Calendar, because so little is known about him. However, the church still recognizes him as a saint, listing him in the February 14 spot of Roman Martyrolgy. The legends attributed to the mysterious saint are as inconsistent as the actual identification of the man. One common story about St. Valentine is that in one point of his life, as the former Bishop of Terni, Narnia and Amelia, he was on house arrest with Judge Asterius. While discussing religion and faith with the Judge, Valentine pledged the validity of Jesus. The judge immediately put Valentine and his faith to the test. St. Valentine was presented with the judge's blind daughter and told to restore her sight. If he succeeded, the judge vowed to do anything for Valentine. Placing his hands onto her eyes, Valentine restored the child's vision. Judge Asterius was humbled and obeyed Valentine's requests. Asterius broke all the idols around his house, fasted for three days and became baptized, along with his family and entire 44- member household. The now faithful judge then freed all of his Christian inmates. St. Valentine was later arrested again for continuing to try to convert people to Christianity. He was sent to Rome under the emperor Claudius Gothicus (Claudius II). According to the popular hagiographical identity, and what is believed to be the first representation of St. Valentine, the Nuremberg Chronicle, St. Valentine was a Roman priest martyred during Claudius' reign. The story tells that St. Valentine was imprisoned for marrying Christian couples and aiding Christians being persecuted by Claudius in Rome. Both acts were considered serious crimes. A relationship between the saint and emperor began to grow, until Valentine attempted to convince Claudius of Christianity. Claudius became raged and sentenced Valentine to death, commanding him to renounce his faith or be beaten with clubs and beheaded. St. Valentine refused to renounce his faith and Christianity and was executed outside the Flaminian Gate on February 14, 269. However, other tales of St. Valentine's life claim he was executed either in the year 269, 270, 273 or 280. Other depictions of St. Valentine's arrests tell that he secretly married couples so husbands wouldn't have to go to war. Another variation of the legend of St. Valentine says he refused to sacrifice to pagan gods, was imprisoned and while imprisoned he healed the jailer's blind daughter. On the day of his execution, he left the girl a note signed, "Your Valentine." Pope Julius I is said to have built a church near Ponte Mole in his memory, which for a long time gave name to the gate now called Porta del Popolo, formerly, Porta Valetini. The romantic nature of Valentine's Day may have derived during the Middle Ages, when it was believed that birds paired couples in mid-february. According to English 18th-century antiquarians Alban Butler and Francis Douce, Valentine's Day was most likely created to overpower the pagan holiday, Lupercalia. Although the exact origin of the holiday is not widely agreed upon, it is widely recognized as a day for love, devotion and romance. Whoever he was, Valentine did really exist, because archaeologists have unearthed a Roman catacomb and an ancient church dedicated to St. Valentine. In 496 AD Pope Gelasius marked February 14th as a celebration in honor of his martyrdom. Relics of St. Valentine can be found all over the world. A flower-crowned skull of St. Valentine can be found in the Basilica of Santa Maria in Cosmedin, Rome. In 1836, other relics were exhumed from the catacombs of Saint Hippolytus on the Via Tiburtina and were identified as Valentine's. These were transported for a special Mass dedicated to those young and in love. Fr. John Spratt received a gift from Pope Gregory XVI in 1836 containing a "small vessel tinged" with St. Valentine's blood. This gift now stands placed in Whitefriar Street Church in Dublin, Ireland. Other alleged relics were found in Prague in the Church of St Peter and Paul at Vysehrad; in the parish church of St. Mary's Assumption in Chelmno Poland; at the reliquary of Roquemaure in France; in the Stephansdom in Vienna; in Balzan in Malta and also in Blessed John Duns Scotus' church in the Gorbals area of Glasgow, Scotland. Read more at: Page 9

10 The Shield Boosters We thank all our Brothers and Sisters for this extra support! David & Valerie Alford 11/16 Bob & Elaine Maida 5/17 Frank Anfuso 11/17 Ken McDonough 1/17 Bill Argust 3/17 Barbara O Connor 2/17 Mike & Ginger Barber 6/16 Verna O Mally 7/16 Artie & Dotty Birke 11/17 Cornelia Orland 9/17 Thomas Blaike 1/16 Frank & Juli Polis 11/17 John & Ann Condon 3/17 Phil & Andrée Pomara 2/17 Patricia Fleischmann 9/17 Bob Reaney 2/17 Gregory Gollhofer 3/17 Paul Targonski 11/16 John Hannan 7/17 Wilma Wilhelm 12/14 Frank Pat Lee 1/17 Tom & Bobbi Wilkins 11/17 Walt Ludwig 2/17 Christine Zeb 5/15 Bob and Sue Ward 12/17 All donations go towards making The Shield even better! Become a Shield booster today! Mail donations to: Knights of Columbus 7251 SW Gaines Ave., Stuart, FL (Attn: Shield Editor) Good of the Order For the Soul of: Fr. John DiFiore, Claire Schweizer, John Condon, Tom Boiano, Jack Heyer, Terry Nolan, Rose Ciferri, Rose Cavallo, Glen Mukahey, Daniel Rybicki, Chuck Costello For Healing: Dan Ciferri, Bob Brandstatter, Fr Jack Barrow, Frank Tumminia, Bob Brandstatter, Jean DiGiorigo, Dan Rybicki, Frank Pepitone, Len Weiner, Kevin Cannon, Evelyn Nonnon, Dick Bonnell, Frank Salvo, Andy Norwicki, Pat O Gorman, Fred Ruffino, Jerry Jankowski, John Hitala, Phil Bunker, Ray Battey, Tom North, Tom Norris, Lucille Massar, Terri Abruzzio, George Capel, Walter Rohan, Elizabeth Keigharn, Catherine MacKenzie, Barbara Punch, Bob Riggs, Joan Cannell, Jack Dunn, Ralph Roberto, Ronald Mulluzo Page 10

11 How to Pray the Rosary How to Pray the Rosary Taken from 1. Begin by making the Sign of the Cross 2. Holding the crucifix, pray the Apostle s Creed 3. On the first bead, pray the Our Father 4. On the next three beads, pray the Hail Mary 5. On the last bead, pray the Glory Be 6. Announce the first mystery and pray one Our Father, ten Hail Mary s, and the Glory Be. Note: The Fatima Prayer is optional and should not be said after the initial 3 Hail Mary s 7. Repeat until the five decades are prayed 8. Pray the Hail, Holy Queen 9. Finish by making the Sign of the Cross Sign of the Cross In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit. Amen Apostles Creed I believe in God, the Father almighty, Creator of heaven and earth, and in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord, who was conceived by the Holy Spirit, born of the Virgin Mary, suffered under Pontius Pilate, was crucified, died and was buried; he descended into hell; on the third day he rose again from the dead; he ascended into heaven, and is seated at the right hand of God the Father almighty; from there he will come to judge the living and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit, the holy Catholic Church, the communion of saints, the forgiveness of sins, the resurrection of the body, and life everlasting. Amen Our Father Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be Thy name, Thy kingdom come, Thy will be done on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread, and forgive us our trespasses as we forgive those who trespass against us, and lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. Amen Hail Mary Hail Mary, full of grace. The Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women, and blessed is the fruit of thy womb, Jesus. Holy Mary, Mother of God, pray for us sinners, now, and at the hour of our death. Amen Glory Be Glory be to the Father, and to the Son, and to the Holy Spirit. As it was in the beginning, is now, and ever shall be, world without end. Amen Fatima Prayer O my Jesus, forgive us our sins, save us from the fires of hell, and lead all souls to heaven, especially those in most need of Thy mercy. Note: The Fatima Prayer is optional and should not be said after the initial 3 Hail Mary s Hail, Holy Queen Hail, holy Queen, Mother of mercy, our life, our sweetness and our hope. To thee do we cry, poor banished children of Eve. To thee do we send up our sighs, mourning and weeping in this valley of tears. Turn then, most gracious advocate, thine eyes of mercy toward us; and after this our exile, show unto us the blessed fruit of thy womb, Jesus. O clement, O loving, O sweet Virgin Mary Page 11

12 Officers, Directors, and Other Contact Information 3 rd Degree Officers Chaplain Rev. Noel McGrath (772) sjcflorida@hotmail.com Grand Knight Jim Pritchard (Kathy) (772) pritjamesjim@comcast.net Deputy GK Ed Ciancone (Joyce) (772) edimoe13@aol.com Chancellor Gregg Barbato (Colleen) (772) gbarbato@comcast.net Warden Brian Lucrezia (Angela) (772) brianlucrezia@att.net Advocate Bob Ward (Sue) (772) minette_34997@yahoo.com Financial Sec. Mike Fisk (772) milesfisk@yahoo.com Treasurer Larry Bonadeo (Denise) (772) larry@deelarryus.com Lecturer John Grunwell (Grisel) (772) john.e.grunwell@gmail.com Recorder John Praskac (Joanne) (772) praskac69@yahoo.com Inside Guard Mark Cestaro (Louise) (772) mcestaro172@gmail.com Outside Guard Lou Lucrezia (Christina) (772) lucreziaj@aol.com 3 year Trustee Frank Polis (Juli) (207) putt@gmail.com 2 Year Trustee Pat Breen (Eileen) (772) crescent4@earthlink.net 1 Year Trustee John Rollando (Yolie) (772) jrollando@yahoo.com 4 th Degree Officers F. Friar Rev. John Kasparek (772) F. Navigator Artie Burke (Dottie) (772) F. Comptroller Eric Wolf (Linda) (772) F. Captain Paul Nelson (Pam) (908) F. Admiral Ron Robinson (Ellie) (772) F. Scribe Jodi Bubla (Suzie) (772) F. Purser Carl Richter (Joanne) (772) F. Pilot Dennis Banks (Theresa) (772) Columbiettes President Barbara Guido (Joe) (772) Vice President Donna Kotula (772) Secretary Lucille Masser (Tom) (772) Treasurer Carole Kuhlmeier (772) Financial Sec. Denise Bonadeo (Larry) Sentinel Millie Capel (George) (772) District Deputy Marlene Olsen (561) Columbian Club President Jim Dunne (Luanne) (772) Vice President Walter Adley (772) Secretary Paul Martin (Tammy) (561) Treasurer Jim Tonra (Joan) (772) Building/Grounds Luke Schweizer (772) Director Bob Brandstedder (772) Director Larry Fox (772) Director Bob Reaney (757) Director Dan Cifferi (772) General Manager s Office (772) columbianclubmc@gmail.com Program Directors Membership Dennis Bank (Theresa) (772) Council Activity Ed Ciancone (Joyce) (772) Family Life John Grunwell (Grisel) (772) Youth John Praskac (Joanne) (772) Culture Life Dave Olio (Norma) (772) Sick and Vigil Bob Ward (Sue) (772) Parish Round Table St Joseph Jim Pritchard (Kathy) (772) St Andrew Dave Olio (Norma) (772) Holy Redeemer Mike Mulligan (772) Important Contact Information District Deputy Julio Perez (772) Field Agent Steve Schuler (561) The Shield - K of C Council 6241 Newsletter Editor: Brian Lucrezia Phone: (772) brianlucrezia@att.net Every effort is made to ensure the content and information in this newsletter is accurate and informative. Comments welcomed. Have something to share or would like to advertise? Submit it in The Shield via to brianlucrezia@att.net Deadline to submit material for The Shield is no later than the 25 th of the month. Knights of Columbus Martin Council 7251 SW Gaines Ave., Stuart FL, Website: Phone: (772) Fax: (772) Page 12

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14 Bingo Bingo has been a long-standing tradition at our council and we are always looking for extra help. If you would like to volunteer for Bingo, please contact one of the team captains. Their names and numbers are listed below. All volunteers are welcome! K of C Charity Unity - Fraternity It is easier for a camel to pass through A needle s eye then for a rich man to enter the Kingdom of God SUNDAY BINGO VOLUNTEERS CHAIRMAN PAT BREEN Volunteering = Charity Page 14

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