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

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1 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ST. MICHAEL S COUNCIL #8980 P.O. BOX SURFSIDE BEACH, S.C PRSRT STD US POSTAGE PAID NON PROFIT ORG MYRTLE BEACH, SC PERMIT #344 June 2015 ADDRESS SERVICE REQUESTED POSTMASTER: Send address corrections to: Knights of Columbus St. Michael Council #8980 P.O. Box Surfside Beach, SC THE COMPASS The Monthly Newsletter of Knights of Columbus # 8980 VOLUME 30, ISSUE 12 The Compass Newsletter, USPS Permit 344 Is published monthly by Knights of Columbus, St. Michael Council #8980 TO: CHARITY + UNITY + FRATERNITY + PATRIOTISM KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 8980 NO Officer s 4:00 PM Wednesday, June 3, PAC Hall Council Business Meeting@ 6:00 PM Thursday, June 4, PAC HALL June 3rd - Officers Meeting June 4th - Council Business Meeting - Slate of Officers presented to the Council June6 -- Annual Golf Tournament June One Life, One Rose, Our Lady of Guadalupe Program, CHURCH July 2 -- Mass and Installation of Officers, Reception to follow in Duffy Center Fourth Degree Events JUNE 10 QUILTS OF VALOR CEREMONY AT PAC HALL. POST COLORS AT THIS EVENT. JUNE 20 FORTNIGHT FOR FREEDOM MASS AT ST. ANDREWS WITH BISHOP GUGLIELMONE The Bishop will be conducting this Mass with a March to the Beach and Back with the Holy Eucharist. ASSEMBLY BUSINESS MEETING JUNE 6:30PM, PAC HALL OFFICERS MEETING JUNE 5:30 PM, PAC

2 OUR GRAND KNIGHT S REPORT My Brother Knights, As you know, this will be my last Grand Knight Report for our fraternal year I would like to say that it has been a very special honor for me to have served as your Grand Knight. I feel that we have had an exceptional year accomplishing many Council goals. The Council continues to be financially strong and well prepared to enter into fraternal year I wish our new Grand Knight and his soon to be elected officers much success in the coming year. The weekend of May 16 th we kicked off our Operation Hope campaign at Saint Michael Church. The Council looks for another strong year and with your help, we will exceed our last year goals. The Council received the Silver Award at the awards breakfast at the State Convention. I want to thank John Fry, Jim White and Donald Maher for their leadership in making Operation Hope a huge success. On May 15 th the Council hosted the Blessing of the Bikes. Fr. Ed blessed the Bikes during Harley Week. The Council participated with cold drinks and fellowship. On Saturday June 6 th DGK Tim McGraw and his committee will tee off with a shotgun start at the International Golf Club for our annual golf tournament. We need lots of sunshine and warm weather. Many great prizes are available. Good luck to all golfers. On June 14 th we will be hosting One Life, One Rose Our Lady of Guadalupe Silver Rose Program. This Rose is one of six Silver Roses that has been traveling throughout the United States, Canada and Mexico. The Silver Rose pays special tribute to Our Lady of Guadalupe, Patroness of the Americas. A special prayer service will be held at St. Michael Church at 2:00PM Sunday. I ask that all attend. The Officer Installation is scheduled for Thursday July 2, Please mark your calendars to attend this wonderful event. Fr Ed will have Mass and the Installation of officers will follow. We will assemble at the Duffy Center for a reception with our new Grand Knight and his officers. Just let me summarize the past year in four words. We grew the Council. I will always feel blessed to have had the opportunity to lead this Council as its Grand Knight. I want to thank all of you for your support, volunteerism, dedication, and above all your friendship. I am very proud to be called your Brother. My favorite prayer to you is this. Vivat Jesus An Irish Blessing May the Road rise to meet you, May the wind be always at your back, May the sun shine warm upon your face, and until we meet again, may God hold you in the palm of his hand. Gil Cushing Grand Knight - Council 8980 INDEX OF CONTENTS ANNOUNCEMENTS, Adoration, Birthdays, Good of the Order. SILVER ROSE PROGRAM - One Life, One Rose... EVENTS - Blessing of the Bikes.... SLATE OF OFFICERS for Fraternal FOURTH DEGREE Assembly 2107 News & Report... THE CHANGING OF THE GUARD Part I & Part II... OPERATION HOPE UPDATE - BACK PACK BUDDIES Report.. Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10

3 COMMITTES ST. MICHAEL S COUNCIL #8980 OFFICERS OFFICERS Father Edward Fitzgerald Gil Cushing Tim McGraw Joe Lynch Dave Kriebel Bob Leewe Guy Fratini Bill Mendoza Frank Cunnane Program Director Tim McGraw DGK Publicity Ken Pankowski Church & Vocation John Lock Compass Club Garry Goodwin PGK Charity Referral Gil Cushing GK Help4Kids/Bkpk Buddies John Fry PGK Ways & Means John Luse Knights in Need Gil Cushing GK Culinary Advisor Denny Laczo PGK Offerings Garry Goodwin PGK Mentorship Joe Wanovich PGK Compass Newsletter Aelred Pereira Ken Pankowski Domenic Falcone Garry Goodwin, PGK Jim Adee TBD Larry Berry, PGK John Fry, PGK John Luse, PGK Frank Davis COMMITTEES Recruitment Don Maher Membership Mike Urso, PGK Pro-Life Director Mike Gray Youth Director Mike Gray Operation HOPE John Fry PGK Family Director Jim White, PGK Patriotic Alliance Representative Denny Laczo Beverage Manager Mike Labak Veteran s Affairs Denny Laczo, PGK First Degree Team Ken Hein Aluminum Cans Don Zaitz Business Meeting; 6:00 PM First Thursday of the month in PAC Hall (No July Meeting) Officer s Meeting: 4:00 PM Wednesday preceding Business Meeting in PAC Hall (No June 3 Meeting) Council Rosary & Benediction 6:00 PM on the Third Thursday (No June/July/August) Social in PAC Hall (ALL ARE WELCOME) If a Brother Knight knows of anyone who is sick or in distress, please immediately contact Grand Knight Gil Cushing at so our Brother Knights will be informed. 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: The Knight of the Month for May has been a Knight for just under 4 years. He is quite involved in many Council programs. As a matter of fact he is all over the place. He has participated in the Wal-Mart Food collections, Back Pack Buddies food deliveries program, Pelican Baseball Food collection, assists with event setups, always attends our Council meetings and never says no when asked to help. He most recently is co-chairing our 2015 annual Golf tournament program. Our Knight of the Month for May is: Rick Fox May - Family of the Month: Our Family of the Month is quite active in the Knights of Columbus. He has been a Knight for 11 years, two year transfer to this Council. He volunteers every year for Operation Hope, attends all Council meetings and serves as an officer in the Assembly, plays the keyboard in Faith enrichment thru Music and most recently assisted Karen & Karl with our Music at Irish Night. His wife Barbara volunteers as a receptionist at the Church office, involved in the Cursillo Movement attends Eucharistic Adoration and both support Right to Life Activities. Our Family of the Month is: David & Barbara Kennedy

4 4. ANNOUNCEMENTS Adorers Needed (Submitted by Bob Leewe and 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; 8-9AM; 9-10AM;2-3PM; 3-4 PM; 12 Mid - 1 AM Mon 6-7 PM; PM 2-3 AM; 4-5 AM 1-2AM; 12 Noon- 1 PM 3-4 AM; 4-5 PM 1-2 AM; 2-3 AM; 3-4 AM; 5-6 PM; 8-9 PM; 9-10 PM; 12Mid-1AM Sat 2-3 AM; 3-4 AM; 8-9AM; 10-11AM; 2-3 PM; 8-9PM The Members and Friends of our Council wish the following Brothers a Very Happy Birthday During the Month of June. Don t forget to wish them a Happy Birthday when you see them! Albert Ayotte, Joseph Miller, Gerald Van Der Horst John Cane, Joe Mason, Sr. Joe McIsaac, Michael Ryan Thomas Miller, Richard Niedzwiecki, Emil Silvoy, John Snyder, Sr. James Mackiewicz Marcus Kabore Deacon Rob Starr, Jim White Ed Staines Mel Libby Don Buscher Vincent Vecchio Sean McLaughlin John Lock Carlo Gambino Pasquale Fazio, Peter Rolleri Tom Regan, Jerry Siuda On Thursday May 21 st we held the last Rosary for this fraternal year. Deacon Don Efken led us in a very meaningful Patriotic Rosary. If you have not taken part in a Patriotic Rosary, you should avail yourself the next time the opportunity arises. Following the Rosary, the Flag Detail of our Assembly 2107 presented the Flag folding ceremony. Once again very meaningful as we were honoring Memorial Day. Thank you Deacon Don. Afterwards, Ellen and Chuck DeKleva spoke about their last trip with a medical mission to Guatemala. During the presentation, they told about the work done by doctors, dentists and support personnel from South Carolina. They showed pictures of the new Ultrasound machine which they took with them. This was donated by the Knights of Columbus of South Carolina, and it was good to see the fruits of the efforts of the Knights. Thank you Ellen and Chuck! Also, a big thanks to Rosalie and Jack Drust. They have prepared the refreshments following the Rosaries for this year. We all say THANKS. - By Ken Hein GOOD OF THE ORDER! Please pray for: DAVE SMITH CHAR KRIEBEL GEORGE STEPHANS MICHELLE DOUGHERTY LYNNE BOLAND LYNN COUGHLIN IRENE HUNTER CHANG McLAUGHLIN VIRGINIA TYLER PATTY LIBBY MARIE RONDEAU LUIGI & GERALDINE LEMBO KATHLEEN BUSCHER JERRY SUIDA MARY DUFFY DOM & DIANA FALCONE COLLEEN KOKOSKA

5 5. SILVER ROSE PROGRAM - One Life - One Rose Beginning in April 2015, six Silver Roses will begin their journey across North America, from Canada to the United States to Mexico. Our Lady of Guadalupe had done so much for her people in Mexico that, in 1960, the Columbian Squires, the official youth organization of the Knights of Columbus, wanted to give something back to her. The first rose was a natural rose, and after a year it had decomposed. The Squires were so full of inspiration they decided to make yet another relay run in 1961, but due to the condition of the Rose it could not be used again. After contacting Grand Knight Arthur Mount at Council 1134, Reverend Edward Gatfield (FatherTed) and Bishop John C. Cody decided to make a bronze rose and sent it to the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Monterrey, Mexico. When Fray Antonio de Jesus Sacedon and the Squires of Circle 660 in Monterrey heard of the bronze rose, they decided to call upon Brother Miguel Martinez Montoya (owner of Joyeria Rosine) in Monterrey to make them a similar rose. The idea was to make a silver rose because silver is one of Mexico s precious metals. The jeweler saw a beautiful bed of roses in a garden owned by Mrs. Shirla Ostwowk. He asked if he could have a rose as a model for the making of the Silver Rose. Mr. Montoya explained what had happened to the original rose in 1960 and what Canada was doing for Our Lady in Monterrey. Once she heard about the making of the Silver Rose she gladly gave him a rose and the stem to which it was attached. The rose bush from which the rose was removed was called Rose of Peace. The first Silver Rose was blessed by Bishop Alfonso Espino Silva. It was sent to New Haven to William L. Piedmont, Director of Fraternal Services at the Supreme Council Office. The Bronze Rose was blessed by Bishop Cody. It was received by Supreme Knight Luke E. Hart. Archbishop Francis J. Spellman of New York so admired both roses he kept them for a special Mass before they were flown to Texas. After 1961, the program was conducted by the Knights of Texas and Mexico and the Our Lady of Guadalupe Province of the Fourth Degree of the Knights of Columbus until the mid 1990s, when it was adopted as a Supreme Council program which grew to encompass three Silver Rose Routes Today six roses are run along different North American routes from Canada to México through 38 U.S. states and five Canadian provinces before meeting in Laredo, Texas. The Silver Rose will be at St. Michael s Catholic Church at 2:00 p.m. On Sunday, June 14, 2015.

6 6. EVENTS Spring Blessing of the Bikes Get your motor runnin, head out on the highway, lookin for adventure in whatever comes our way. Bikers from far away and locals too, came our way to the Second Annual Blessing of the Bikes on Friday May 15 at St. Michael s Church. The Knights were there with ice cold water and soda, and St. Michael s medallions, and holy cards and rosaries too. Some of our school students got an extra treat as well. Fr. Ed Greets the Bikers The Knights are always ready with Hospitality for our Biker guests Our guests were excited to see all the smiling young faces and possible future bikers that they gave many of the school children a special treat and hoisted them up on their bikes for a fun moment and that brought out the cameras for a great photo-op. I ll bet Fr. Ed wanted in on that too! A big smile on a future Biker? Smiles EVERYWHERE! I can t reach the starter! Blessed, Refreshed, and ready to roll! Blessings finished, Fr. Ed is ready to roll with GK Gil Cushing

7 7. SLATE OF OFFICERS FOR FRATERNAL Grand Knight Deputy Grand Knight Chancellor Treasurer SK Timothy J. McGraw SK John Olsen SK Ken Pankowski SK Robert W. Leewee Financial Secretary Advocate Recorder Warden SK James E. Adee SK Garry G. Goodwin SK David C Kriebel Edward J. Petras 3 Year Trustee 2 Year Trustee 1 Year Trustee Lecturer SK Gilbert T. Cushing SK Lawrence H. Berry SK John A. Fry TBA Membership Chairman Field Agent Outside Guard Inside Guard SK Michael A Urso SK Bill Mendoza SK Denny Laczo SK Richard J. Rogers

8 8. FOURTH DEGREE GRAND STRAND ASSEMBLY #2107 News & Report ASSEMBLY 2107 OFFICERS 2014 FAITHFUL FRIAR: REV. EDWARD FITZGERALD FAITHFUL NAVIGATOR: SK JOHN AVERELLA FAITHFUL COMPTROLLER: SK DAVE KRIEBEL FAITHFUL CAPTAIN: SK JOHN KOKOSKA FAITHFUL SCRIBE: SK MIKE BUTRYN FAITHFUL PILOT: SK GUY FRATINI FAITHFUL PURSER: SK DON MAHER FAITHFUL ADMIRAL: SK DENNY LACZO FAITHFUL INNER SENTINEL: SK MIKE BUTRYN FAITHFUL OUTER SENTRY: SK DOMENIC FALCONE YEAR TRUSTEE: SK MIKE URSO YEAR TRUSTEE: SK BERNIE LODRICK YEAR TRUSTEE: SK RICHARD ROGERS REGIONAL MARSHAL: SK CHARLES VANDEMARK CORP COMMANDER: SK DON MAHER Sir Knights of Assembly 2107; Dear Sir Knights, This will be my last message as your Faithful Navigator of Assembly 2107 for this year. I would like to thank Father Ed and Father John, All My Assembly Officers, and all Sir Knights of this Assembly for the support and assistance that you have given this past year. We have accomplished much and hopefully set the course for the next Faithful Navigator. We started this year by bringing 26 new Sir Knights into our Assembly. With the addition of our new transferees, we now have 115 members in our Assembly. Our Honor Guard has participated in many programs and events. They started the Flag Folding Ceremony, completed all of Father Ed s requests, and participated in Veterans and Memorial Day Services and Sir Knights Funeral Masses. Honor Guard Commander, Donald Maher has turned our Honor Guard into a 1 st class marching unit. Father Ed and Father John and the Deacons have supported us in all of our endeavors. Our donations have helped us support the Veterans Resource Center, the Wounded Warriors program at Fort LeJune, the Quilts for Valor Program, and the Military Chaplin s fund and other worthy Veterans and Military programs. Finally, our Assembly Social was well attended and enjoyed by 45 Sir Knights and their Guests. Fellowship and good food complemented this great event. I like to thank our Faithful Captain, John Kokoska for a job well done. Thanks again for everyone s help and God Bless each and everyone one of you. Vivat Jesus, John Averella, Faithful Navigator Corps Commander Report for May - by Don Maher May 16, Memorial Day Parade in Myrtle Beach was attended by 3 Sir Knights: Donald Maher, John Avarella, Jack Drust. May 21, Flag-folding team performed after the rosary at St. Michael s Church. On May 25, Our Sir Knights participated in Memorial Day Ceremonies at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center. The following Knights participated: Don Maher, John Averella, Jack Drust, John Lock, Bernie Lodrick and Steve Jacko. Keep June 3 available for Honor Guard to participate at St. Michael s School Graduation at 6:00 Mass.

9 9. CHANGING OF THE GUARD Part I By Ken Pankowski I ve had the distinct honor to visit Arlington National Cemetery, especially the Tomb of the Unknown Soldier, now known as the Tomb of the Unknowns, since there are now tombs for those who served in WWI, WWII, the Korean War and Vietnam. I ve also watched the touching ceremony of the Changing of the Guards and it is so dramatic. We are now having our own changing of the guard here at the Compass Newsletter. A few months ago, our Grand Knight Gil Cushing was making his council report at the Assembly Meeting and he mentioned that Aelred Pereira had told him that after 8 years he wanted to step down as Editor of The Compass. Gil asked at that time if anyone wanted to take over and that Aelred would help the transition by staying to the end of the Fraternal Year. I approached Gil that evening and said that I d like to do it. Since I have some good desktop publishing software, and imaging software, I figured I could do it. It s been quite a bit more than I realized, but I m getting the hang of it, and we had a test run a few weeks ago, and it s looking like we are GO for Launch. I learned that it s not just copying and pasting, typing and moving text and images around but actually going in for the better part of the morning at the parish office to set up, print, fold, address and mail nearly 400 of these 12 page newsletters. I know I ll have the help of a good team, and that will make it easier. This is my way of telling you that for EIGHT YEARS Aelred has been producing a TOP NOTCH publication and I hope I can in some way, fill his shoes. Aelred, you ve helped me learn so much. We all owe a great debt of gratitude to a tireless worker who put out a first class publication. When you see Aelred thank him! Thanks, Aelred! Part II The Fourth Degree Assembly 2107 Election winners are: Faithful Navigator - John Kokoska Faithful Friar - Fr. Ed Fitzgerald Faithful Pilot - Mike Butryn Faithful Purser - Ray St. Michel Faithful Trustee 3rd Year - Denny Laczo Faithful Captain - Ken Hein Faithful Scribe - Don Buscher Faithful Inner Sentinel- Dave Kennedy Faithful Trustee 2nd Year - Mike Urse Faithful Admiral - John Avarella Faithful Comptroller - Dave Kriebel Faithful Outer Sentinel - Steve Jacko Faithful Trustee 1st Year - Berny Lodrick

10 10. Operation HOPE 2015 Update & Help4Kids Report Knights of Columbus Council 8980 Operation Hope 2015 Your Knights of Columbus Council 8980 kicked off the 2015 Operation Hope Tootsie Roll Campaign following the masses the Week-End of 05/16/15. The collection proved to be a tremendous success as we collected over. This effort was greatly aided by the encouragement provided to the parishioners and visitors by both Father Ed and Father John Bosco. We truly appreciate the support of our Brother Knights. The response from Brother Knights to aid in the collection was once again terrific As we move forward in our mission of providing help to the intellectually challenged in our community, please be reminded the Operation Hope Tootsie Roll drive continues through the summer. Upcoming Operation Hope Tootsie Roll drives include the following: Murrells Inlet on June 05 and 06 - Capt. John Averella Piggley Wiggley- Surfside on June 26 and 27 - Capt. Earl Chester Wal-Mart Surfside (544) on July 3 and July 4 - Capt. Ken Pankowski A complete lineup for the 2015 Operation Hope Drive with captains can be found on the K of C 8980 website. Brothers All, Council 8980 continues to be a Leader in the State of South Carolina in providing this Charitable Service Work for The Intellectually Challenged Children of Horry County. Should anyone have any questions or comments regarding more information this project is encouraged to contact PGK - John A Fry at one of the following numbers Home or Cell Please offer your help when a captain calls you for assistance. May God Continue to Bless our Special Children By John Fry Help 4 Kids - Backpack Buddies - June 2015 Update - Business Meeting Help 4 Kids / Back Pack Buddies Food Collection Thank You - K of C Council 8980 members for your contribution of food items in the amount of $ at our 05/07/15 business meeting. Please continue to place your gifts in the Help 4 Kids Tubs at our monthly business meetings Help 4 Kids / Back Pack Buddies School Year Deliveries The K of C Council 8980 Help 4 Kids - Backpack Buddies Delivery Program delivered bags (13-1/2 TONS) of food during the month May This charitable service work was performed by the following volunteers: Garry Joye, Bobbie Joye, Pat Nilan, Alex Hervieux, Steve Mario, Joe Leone, Joe Lynch, Moe Denault, Tim McGraw, Barry Rondeau, Ken Hein, Tom Coughlin, Jim Wood, Earl Chester, Don Thornburg, Rick Fox, Don Buscher, Charley Morgante and John Fry. K of C Council Help 4 Kids / Back Pack Buddies May Wal-Mart Food Drive The May 16, 2015 Help 4 Kids - Backpack Buddies Food Drive Project was another huge success despite the turnout of fewer shoppers than normal due to the heavy Harley Bike Week traffic. We collected $2, in food items and $ in cash. This charitable service project was accomplished through the efforts of 25 Knights providing 66 Charitable Knight Service Hours. This charitable service work was performed by the following volunteers: Rick Fox, Richard Rogers, Charley Morgante, Mario Bonaro, John Luse, Donald Thornburg, Joe Tutka, Marcus Kabore, Tim Daly, Joe Lynch, Bob Leewe, Kevin Fitzmaurice, Danny McGraw, Tom Reagan, Tim Mcgraw, Ed Petras, Jim Wood, Sam Guido, Ed Murphy, Joe Ganley, Dave Kriebel, Walt Meier, Don Zaitz, Barry Rondeau and John Fry. Brother Knights, BE PROUD!!!!!. During the eight food drives conducted during the school year, your Knights of Columbus Council 8980 collected $18, in food items and $4, in cash. This charitable service project was accomplished through the efforts of 502 Charitable Knight Service Hours. Our next Wal-Mart Food drive is scheduled for Saturday the Garden City WAL-MART We encourage all Brother Knights, family and friends to participate. DON FORGET! Please continue to place your generous gifts in the Help 4 Kids Tubs at our June Meeting. The Hungry Children of Help 4 Kids - Backpack Buddies Thank Y all

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