Knightly News February 1st, 2018 Volume 3, Number 1

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1 1Susan Kline Charlie Powledge Sylvia Powledge Rick Thrun Knightly News February 1st, 2018 Volume 3, Number 1 St. Mark of Highlands Ranch, Foothills Canyon Blvd Highlands Ranch, CO The next regular meeting is Thursday, March 1st, 2017 at St. Mark Catholic Church at 7:30 PM, preceded by a First Degree at 7:00 PM. Upcoming Events: Membership dues of $50 for 2018 are now due! Please write check made out to St. Mark, K of C Council 1498, and submit in mail slot in Knight s cabinet located in lower level of church OR mail to John Joseph OR bring payment to next business meeting. OUR NEXT FIRST DEGREE ADMISSION DEGREE will be in March 1 st Pax Christi's Council will host an Admission Degree on Saturday, Feb 10th for those wanting to receive their degree before March 1st. First Saturday Supper - Saturday, February 3rd after the 4 pm mass. Please bring your family for fellowship and a nice spaghetti dinner before Lent begins. Contact Kurt Haneke at kurt@kurthaneke.com or if you can help with set-up, cooking, serving or clean-up. Saturday, February 10 th at 11 AM- Usher Training (please consider volunteering for this ministry) Knights of Columbus Gala - Saturday, February 10th at 5:00 pm. Currently, we have 96 people registered but have room for at least 40 more. Your attendance will help make our gala a success. The Gala is our #1 fundraiser for the year! Please purchase admission tickets ASAP and consider donating something for our silent auction. Contact Bernie Kuta with any gala related questions. ASH WEDNESDAY, FEBRUARY 14 TH (Also Valentine s Day). Masses at 8:00 AM,

2 12 noon and 7 PM. No Pancake Breakfast During Lent (usually on the third Sunday) Planning Meeting - Thursday, February 22nd from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm. All Knights are welcome to attend especially those planning to bring up new business at the business meeting. Lenten Fish Fry - Friday, February 23rd from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. If you can help with setup, cooking, serving or clean-up, please contact Ben Mottinger at ben@mottinger.com or The dinner will be served after Stations of the Cross, which starts at 6:00 pm. Sunday, February 25 th at 1:30 PM-second Usher Training: (please consider volunteering for this ministry) Please stay current with Council Events at Meeting Minutes, February 1st h, 2018 Roll of Officers Chaplain present Grand Knight present Deputy Grand Knight present Chancellor present Recorder present Financial Secretary- present Treasurer present Lecturer present Advocate present Warden present Inside Guard present Outside Guard present Trustee 3 Year - present Trustee 2 Year present Trustee 1 Year present Reading of Minutes of Previous Meeting- approved as published Chaplain s Message: Father Bierbaum related how he attended the Walk for Life in San Francisco and how he was struck by the thousands of people praying peacefully for life and yet there were counter protestors who were loud and angry. One of the signs Father saw by the counter protestors stated:

3 Abortion Saves Lives! Father Bierbaum suggested to our youth minister, Steve Davi,s that he might get our parish youth together for next year s Walk for Life. He also mentioned that this year s US Bishop agenda is Pro Life. Father then passed out A Prayer for Life cards and he urged all present to pray the prayer on a daily basis. - Grand Knight s Report GK Tim Mosholder :- District 9 is teaming up to provide Admission Degrees to its members every month. Pax Christi will host one on Saturday Feb 10 th at 7:30am, St. Mark will host theirs on Thursday, March 1 st at 7:00pm and St. Francis of Assisi will host one on Wednesday, April 25 th at 6:30pm. The goal is to expedite membership. Knights1498.org website was moved to a new hosting company last week. This should reduce bounce-backs from the mass er and prayer request features. Pennies for Heaven: collected. Recognition of New Members: -- New transfers to our council Luke Davis and Wayne Costa were recognized by GK Mosholder and stood up and introduced themselves. The Meeting was then suspended, and we had a Christ in the City guest by the name of Blake Roulette. Blake is the Director of Outreach for this ministry to the poor and homeless. He told us how year olds volunteer to be missionaries who help bridge the gap between society and the homeless. Every 2 nd Saturday of the month there are Saturday training sessions at the headquarters for Christ in the City at noon and then about 14 volunteers are needed to serve a lunch meal to the homeless at civic Center Park in Denver. The homeless served average about 150 folks. Blake challenged us to get involved as volunteers. Sleeping bags, water bottles, meals and face-to-face interactions are most critically needed. GK Mosholder mentioned how he is trying to get a case of hand warmers donated by Home Depot; he also discussed how John Whattam s sleeping bag donation campaign has progressed. Blake was thanked for his presentation and the meeting was then reconvened. Reading of Correspondence: Tim read a letter our council received from Brian Caulfield, of the Executive Office of the Supreme Knight, thanking our council for our volunteer work and contributions at Holy Family Parish in Leadville this past summer. Treasurer s Report (Bruce Allen): (01/31//2017) By Account 01/31/18 BofW Checking 54, Unreconciled BofW Savings 9, BofW Gala Checking $ 1,751.91

4 Outstanding Checks Bank of the West $ (2,202.20) $ 64, Restricted Funds Pennies from Heaven Chili Cookoff Seminarian Support Chili Cookoff Seminarian Support Building fund 1, Unborn 3, Angel Fund 9, Total Restricted 15, Unrestricted 48, , Jan-18 Revenue 5, Expense (5,132.17) Increase (Decrease) in Cash (107.54) FYTD Revenue 19, Expense (47,875.59) Increase (Decrease)in Cash (28,612.93) Bruce further reported that our council s tax return for 2017 has been finished and was given to our Grand Knight and Trustees to sign and file. Financial Secretary s Report (John Joseph) January 2018 Summary of Receipts = $8,629.63

5 2018 Gala Registrations Paid by Check $3, Gala Registration through Pay Pal $1, Assessment Dues $3, Assessment Misc. $30.00 Breakfast $ Council - $ Council - Reimb. Officers/Directors Dinner $55.00 Knights Store $29.00 Pennies from Heaven $ January 2018 Summary of Vouchers = $5, Batch 193: Liquor License for Gala $25.00 Batch 194: Reimbursment for Supplies for Advent Dinner $45.73 Batch 195: Reimbursement for Turkey for Advent Dinner $34.48 Batch 196: Fin. Sec. Supplies $41.97

6 Batch 197: K of C Supreme Per Capita Assessment $ Batch 198: K of C Knights Store $ Batch 199: Fallen Officers Fund $ Batch 200: Reimbursement Supplies for October Breakfast $94.94 Batch 201: Reimbursement Registration fee for Midyear meeting $29.00 Batch 202: Angel fund $2, Batch 203: Rental of Gym for Basket Ball Shootout $ Batch 204: K of C Colorado State Council $ Batch 205: Assembly 2937 $30.00 Batch 206: January Breakfast Supplies $ Batch 207: January Breakfast Supplies $14.65 Batch 208: FS Supplies and

7 2012 to 2016 Filing Fees with CO Sec of State $67.84 Reminder from last month from John: -The $50 membership dues are due for 2018: When paying your 2018 dues, John requests you make your check payable to St Mark, K of C #1498. You may submit your payment by either; (1) Dropping your payment in the mail slot of the Knight s cabinet located in the lower level of the church, (2) Mailing the check and a copy of this letter to K of C #1498 Financial Secretary, C/O John Joseph, St Mark Catholic Church, 9905 Foothills Canyon Blvd, Highlands Ranch CO, 80129, or (3) Bringing your payment to the next business meeting. Your 2018 membership card will be provided upon receipt of your dues.

8 Membership Director Report: Applications for New Members and Transfers: Dave Barnett: Dave read Form 100 s for: (1.) Eric Carranco and (2.) Kevin McCann. Both men were voted in unanimously. Brother Mike Sieradski stood and told us about his son Chase desiring to become a Knight. His application for Knighthood was also approved unanimously. Report of Ceremonials (Keith Lowry): our next First Degree will be hosted at our next business meeting on March 1 st at 7:00 AM. Upcoming degree ceremonies A Formation (2nd) Degree is scheduled at Pax Christi on Thursday, June 14th. Registration is at 6:00 pm to 6:30 pm. The degree begins at 7:00 pm. Keith Lowry discussed how our own First-Degree Team will now offer 2 First (Admission) Degrees twice a year for our district on March 1 st and June 7 th this year. We will also host Stand alone degrees in September and November. (exact dates TBD). Each District will now be tasked to host a 2 nd and 3 rd Degree Team. Auditors and Trustees Report: - (Robert Wilson, John Whattam Bernie Kuta): The semi-annual year audit was performed and completed on January 22 nd ; Robert Wilson and John Whattam both complimented the thoroughness and accuracy of their work! Field Agent s Report (Jayme Sanford)- No report (not present). REPORT OF SERVICE PROGRAM COMMITTEES (DGK Chet Elder): Chet mentioned with sadness that our membership director, Dave Barnett and wife Joan are moving and leaving our council. Chet has a replacement for Dave in mind. Dave was

9 thanked for his many years of service to our council, assembly and church. Church Director Dan Timmerman Usher Ministry Training (Saturday, Feb 10 th at 11am or Sunday, Feb 25 th at 1:30pm). Fr. Bierbaum requests all Knights consider serving in the Usher Ministry. Katey Dempsey, Usher Ministry leader is offering two training dates: Saturday, February 10 th at 11 AM and Sunday, February 25 th at 1:30 PM, following the noon mass. The ministry Fair brought in new volunteers, but more are needed. That Man is You (TMIY) is scheduled Friday s at 6 AM in the St. Mark lower level. Dan thanked all those who helped with the taking down and storing of Christmas decorations as well as those who helped take down the outdoor nativity scene. Father Bierbaum also complimented us for the beauty of the decorations and echoed Dan s thanks. Community Director Ben Mottinger (Per Chet Elder) FIRST Lenten Fish Fry - Friday, February 23rd from 6:30 pm to 8:30 pm. If you can help with set-up, cooking, serving or clean-up, please contact Ben Mottinger at ben@mottinger.com or The dinner will be served after Stations of the Cross, which starts at 6:00 pm. Council Director Rusty Hogan (per DGK Elder)- No Pancake Breakfast during Lent. (third Sunday of the month) Family Director Kurt Haneke First Saturday Supper (spaghetti dinner) on Saturday, February 3 rd after mass. He requests help around 3:00 to 3:30 for setup and cooking. Salad, dessert, beer and wine will also be served. Chet Elder asked Steve Davis and Kurt if we could somehow get the youth involved next year with serving their parents and thereby making this more of a parish event.

10 Youth Director Steve Davis the Youth Free Throw Championship was at Ave Maria Catholic School gym in Parker on February 25 th. This was combined with the Pax Christi Parish Council and Steve reported that there were 20 kids who participated, including 13 from St. Mark. Steve also mentioned the Youth Scholarship Contest coming up and GK Tim offered to give Steve information about how to run this event. Culture-of-Life Director John Whattam --John gave a Celebrate Life Rally recap which happened on January 13, The 40 Days for Life event starts on Ash Wednesday. He suggests that our council adopt a Saturday or Sunday to support this event in front of Planned Parenthood in Colorado Springs. Fr. Bierbaum suggest that St. Mark as a parish be involved by adopting a day or perhaps families can adopt an unborn child and pray for this child in name. The diocesan website ( has a Respect Life tab which gives more information about Respect Life upcoming events in our diocese. -There was a Celebrate Life Rally at 1pm and a march at 2pm at the State Capitol on January 13 th which Fr. Bierbaum attended. Report of Ad Hoc Committees Knights Campout - The reservations for the 2018 campout have been made. The campout will be at Lake Dillon, August 2-5. Please contact Bernie or GK Mosholder if you can assist. We need a leader or coordinator for this annual event. Annual Gala Event: Kurt Haneke and Bernie Kuta-the gala will be held on February 10 th, 2018 and is a black tie event. Bernie thanked those of us who brought additional wine for the optional event.). The St. Mark Gala hosted by our council has the theme of: A Knight in Shining Amore. There will be a proxy form sent out if folks would like to bid and can t attend the event. An will come out son which will have donors include auction items.

11 We even have donations from our designated paddleraiser church-st. Augustine Catholic Church in Kit Carson, CO: 30 pounds of ground beef and ½ of a beef. Dave Barnett traveled to talk to Fr. Jason Keas, the pastor of St. Augustine to discern the many needs the parish has including flooring needs, removing a wall in one of the confessionals and repair work to 2 statues. Fr. Bierbaum told us how Fr. Keas is thrilled to have helping with repairs to his church. Chris Harden related how the auction donations look great. There will be lots of jewelry items. The paddle raiser will raise funds for both St. Augustine, as well as for the Angel Fund. The organizers could use help on Friday, February 9 th around 12 noon to help with decorating the hall and again on Sunday, around 1 PM to take down decorations. Unfinished Business: -None this time New Business: (1.) Patrick McAllen: proposed that our council donate $250 to help out the Sieradski family with expenses For Trey. Go fund Me. This passed unanimously with no discussion. (2.) Bernie Kuta: moved that our council make $500 available for charitable donations at the discretion of the ladies who organized and ran the 2018 Gala Committee for the dinner and fundraiser held on February 10, this would be a token of appreciation for their effort and dedication to the principles of the Knights of Columbus, most notably for Charity and Fraternity. The funds may be split and distributed at the consensus of the ladies. The ladies to be honored from the 2018 committee: Lisa Kuta, Alexandra Harden, Kristen Haneke, Jennifer Hill, Inga McAllen, Megan Page and Chelsea Kuta. This item was tabled by GK Mosholder until the next meeting, due to our bylaws limiting donations to $250 on the first proposal.

12 (3.) Bernie Kuta: moved that our council provide additional gifts to seminarians in the amount of the current reserved/restricted funds, split equally to our two sponsored Seminarians. He further proposed an additional amount, equal to subsequent donations that may be authorized for distribution if received from persons or organizations before the date of February 22, Also, he proposed that our council shall submit these gifts for the RSVP (Refund Support Vocations Program), with Supreme to obtain the additional eligible refunds, which are allowed at the rate of $100 per $500 of gifts given. If other organizations participate, the refund received shall be distributed as a prorated share. (note attached: Please see the attached guidance from Supreme regarding refund eligibility for the RSVP from the Supreme website. ) Discussion: Bruce Allen: Reported that our council has already donated $1000 to RSVP and that we have $ left. Dave Stauber: mentioned how our assembly has had a similar discussion and will share the cost with the council. GK Mosholder ruled that no vote is required for this proposal after checking with Advocate Patrick McAllen. (4.) Abbey Haneke (letter- (daughter of Kurt)- requested that our council consider donating funds for a pilgrimage to Assisi in Rome. (she needs a total of $2500 and suggested an individual donation of $50-$100 per person and/ or simply prayers). GK Mosholder proposed a council donation of $250. Seconded by John Joseph. This passed unanimously with no discussion. (5.) Jason Thrun: made a request for a donation to his neighbor in the Roxborough area (Travis Family) of $250 who suffered a tragedy of an accidental hanging of their 9 year old daughter. Jason will get back to our FS regarding who the donation should be made to. Bernie Kuta seconded this request and the request was passed unanimously.

13 Report of the 4th Degree - Rich Starr- Rich discussed how (1.)there are several 4 th Degree Exemplifications being offered over the next few months: see: (2.) Our next Freedom Flag Posting will be on Flag Day, February 14 th. Watch for regarding times to post and to take down flags. District Deputy s Report - Bernie Kuta: -Bernie has agreed to host the K of C State Audit at St. Mark on March 24 th. He will need 5-6 Knights to help set up and provide lunch. -the state convention registration is open, and we already have selected our council delegates. -Bernie thanked the 3 council officers who attended the district meeting last month. -he again suggested to all present that we talk to inactive members and invite them back into our ranks. Prior Awards presented to: Michael Sacomono for January 2018 Knight of the Month Family of the month - - The Family of the Month is active within the parish as EMHC s. This Knight also attends our monthly meetings on a regular basis and often leads our First Saturday Suppers as second chair under Family Activities. This family is always willing to volunteer their time to the parish. The Family of the Month is awarded to Gary & Julie Feltes Family.. Knight of the Month The Knight of the Month is a sacristan and EMHC and has been very active within the council since November This Knight makes sure that the council s paperwork is filled on time with Supreme and that vouchers are recorded accurately. He recently spent many hours of his time to get council registration fillings for the

14 past 6 years current with the Colorado Secretary of State. The knight of the month goes to our Financial Secretary, John Joseph. Good of the Order : (Publisher apologizes in advance for misspellings!) - Pray for our sponsored seminarians: Brandon Allen and Matthew Kane - Jim Smith - Ann Marie Stauber - Trey Sieradski and Family - Jim Holton (R.I.P.) - Deputy Heath Gumm (R.I.P.) -Brian Ward (rest in peace) Tom and Kathy Ward -Gary Maddox -Veterans with severe disabilities -President Trump -Dale Feltes -Jack Wilson -Bailey -St. Mark Youth Ministry -the Travis Family Charlie and Sylvia Powledge -the repose of the soul of 9-year-old Collete Travis (neighbor to Jason Thrun) -Soul of Dick Lowry -Patsy Lowry -Agnes Lucero -Rand Bowland -Doris Ewald -Skip Wood -Nathan Hively -The Soul of Gene Harden -Irene Elder -James Johnson -Kimberly Allen -the Keaty Family -Mike Flower -John Park -John Wheeler -Fathers Bierbaum, Mohan and Bramlage -Deacon Christnacht and Deacon Ed

15 Good of the Order Edification by our lecturer: (Christopher Hardin): Chris challenged us to think about: what brought us here tonight away from our families/why did we join the K of C. He also challenged us to invite and reach out to folks who influenced us or have faded out of our lives (4 people at least) and then think about how we can nourish these folks. Congratulations to these brother Knights with Birthdays in February! Brian S Green Patrick J McAllen Frank P McNulty Jr Mel F Almendares Gerard J Lane Deacon Philip J Harrington Wayne B Costa Robert A Belknapp Peter C Hjelmstad Michael Sacomano Joshua A Wood James E Long John C Whattam Michael L Adams Mr Gregory B Staley Wally A Dagher Brian W Tobler 02-19

16 Anthony J Knepp David C Caton Jr Christian K Byrne Gregory L Boe Position Name Phone Council Officers and Directors Chaplain Fr. Bierbaum Grand Knight Tim Mosholder x Dep. Grand Knight Chet Elder Chancellor Dave Barnett Recorder David Caton Financial Secretary John Joseph Treasurer Bruce Allen Advocate Patrick McAllen Warden Dave Stauber Inside Guard Mark Smith Outside Guard Rex Rhinehart rexrhinehart@gmail.com Trustee 3 Year Bernie Kuta Trustee 2 Year Robert Wilson Trustee 1 Year John Whattam Lecturer Christopher Harden Membership Dir. Chet Elder Council Director Rusty Hogan Family Director Kurt Haneke Community Dir. Ben Mottinger Pro-Life John Whattam Church Director Dan Timmerman or Youth Director Steve Davis sldavis534@msn.com

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