THE COMPASS. The Monthly Newsletter of Knights of Columbus # 8980 CHARITY + UNITY + FRATERNITY + PATRIOTISM. Click HERE for the KofC 8980 website

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1 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 November 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 31, ISSUE 5 The Compass Newsletter, USPS Permit 344 Is published monthly by Knights of Columbus, St. Michael Council #8980 TO: CHARITY + UNITY + FRATERNITY + PATRIOTISM Click HERE for the KofC 8980 website KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 8980 Council Events Business Meeting; 6:00 PM First Thursday of the month in PAC Hall - November 5 Officer s Meeting: 4:30 PM First Thursday preceding Business Meeting in PAC Hall. Council Family Rosary & Social in PAC Hall - Nov. 19 6PM Fourth Degree Events 9 November: Placing of flags on vet s graves, Hillcrest Cemetery, 8:30 AM. 18 November: Removal of flags, Hillcrest Cemetery, 8:30 AM. 11 November: Veteran s Day ceremony, MB Convention Ctr., 11:00 AM. Notice: Due to Thanksgiving and Christmas, there will be NO Assembly 2107 Meetings in Nov. & Dec. Our next business meeting will be 28 January, 2016.

2 OUR GRAND KNIGHT S REPORT My Brother Knights, With the holiday season and the end of 2015 right around the corner I use this time to do a little soul searching, asking myself what kind of person have I been this past year, and did I do enough. We all have the opportunity through our Council to do good work, including volunteer hours and financial giving. One of my favorite charities will be coming our way soon, Coats for Kids, the chairman is Jim Wood and I m sure we will all support this great gift of charity, to cloth those in need. Grace is in your soul, you can increase it by every supernaturally good action you do: receiving Communion, saying prayers, performing the corporal works of mercy. We all need grace to shield against the strength of the devil, the more grace we have the weaker Satan s presences becomes. Volunteer for an hour a month and see how grace will enter your life. Our council s charities can be a place to gain this grace. A big thank you to Mike Labak for the job he did organizing and running the parish picnic, it was a fun day with many young families attending, we were able to recruit two new Knights. Also, thanks to all the Knights who helped with the setup, the parking, the cooking, the beer wagon, and the cleanup. The knights did a great job and showed a large positive presences at the picnic. Not only is life about helping others, but it also about having fun in fellowship and comradery, which promotes unity. The Knights are advertising spaces still available for a cruise to the Panama Canal, taking place this coming March Take a look at page 7 for more information or call Ken Hein at , or John Luse at Join us for fun and sun as we cruise the high seas! Our 50 s dance was a success this past month, fun being had by all twisting the night away. Larry Berry led a group of Knights who put on an entertaining night filled with food and spirits and hours of dancing. Thanks to all those Knights who helped make the night special which helps to fund our charity coffers. We raised over $300 in the seminarian fund jars, again. Thank You! Coming December 6th is our annual Christmas party at Duffy Hall from 2pm to 5pm. (See pg. 9) All Knights and significant other are invited. It s free, and we just ask that each person bring an unwrapped toy for underprivileged kids. There are rumors that Santa Claus will be there, but I heard he lost a lot of weight but also that he is still his jolly self. Please consider coming and celebrating the most wonderful time of the year! Need all reservations in by November 30th, please call John Luse, Ken Hein or Aelred Periera. daily for each other and our Council. And when you count your blessings and give thanks, enjoy a Happy Thanksgiving with your family and friends! INDEX OF CONTENTS Announcements: Adoration, Birthdays, Good of the Order. Soccer Challenge ; Needy Scholarship Pgm, Bulletin Bloopers. 50 s Dance; The Catholic Corner Column; 2 nd & 3 rd Deg. Knights.. Events- KNIGHTS of COLUMBUS Cruise (new prices) Fourth Degree Assembly 2107 News & Corp Cmdr. Report.. Operation HOPE Report;Christmas Party..... Special HOPE Donation; New Sir Knights; Special Visit; more Continue to pray Grand Knight Tim McGraw Page 4 Page 5 Page 6 Page 7 Page 8 Page 9 Page 10

3 ST. MICHAEL S COUNCIL #8980 OFFICERS OFFICERS COMMITTES Father Edward Fitzgerald Tim McGraw John Olsen Ken Pankowski Dave Kriebel Bob Leewe Ed Petras Bill Mendoza Frank Cunnane Program Director John Olsen Community Director Gil Cushing, PGK Publicity Ken Pankowski Church & Vocation Lawrence Simeon Compass Club Garry Goodwin PGK-PFN Charity Referral Gil Cushing PGK Help4Kids/Bkpk Buddies John Fry PGK Ways & Means John Luse PGK, PFN Knights in Need Gil Cushing PGK Culinary Advisor Denny Laczo PGK-PFN Offerings Garry Goodwin PGK-PFN Mentorship Joe Wanovich PGK Compass Newsletter Ken Pankowski Aelred Pereira Richard Rogers-PFN Denny Laczo PGK Garry Goodwin, PGK-PFN Jim Adee Joe Lynch Gil Cushing, PGK Larry Berry, PGK John Fry, PGK Frank Davis COMMITTEES Magnets John Luse PGK, PFN Recruitmen Don Maher Membership Rick Fox Pro-Life Directo Mike Gray Youth Director John Olsen Operation HOPE John Fry PGK Widows Care Joe Wanovich PGK Family Director Jim White, PGK-PFN Patriotic Alliance Rep. Denny Laczo PGK-PFN Beverage Manager Mike Labak Veteran s Affairs Denny Laczo, PGK-PFN First Degree Team Ken Hein, PGK Aluminum Cans Don Zaitz Golf Committee Barry Rondeau PGK If a Brother Knight knows of anyone who is sick or in distress, please immediately contact Grand Knight Tim McGraw at Business Meeting: 6:00 PM First Thursday of the month in PAC Hall (No July Meeting) Officer s Meeting: 4:30 PM First Thursday preceding Business Meeting in PAC Hall. Council Family Rosary 6:00 PM on the Third Thursday - Social in PAC Hall (ALL ARE WELCOME) No Rosary in June, July, August) 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: October - Knight of the Month: Mike Labak has been a Knight for 5 years and is our Beverage Manager. Mike has chaired the Annual Parish Picnic and worked with all the committees to organize the picnic thru rain dates and all came out great. Mike has also volunteered his time every spring to help with the Easter parking, which had weather issues itself. He s also very active in the Cursillo movement. He s a dedicated worker and an example of what a Knight is and does. Our October Knight of the Month is: Mike Labak October- Family of the Month: John Olsen has been a Knight for 13 years. He is the Deputy Grand Knight of our Council, and he has served as our Rosary Night Lector and he has enhanced the council Web Site in a very professional way. He is the Website administrator. John s wife Prudence is in Catholic Daughters of American and welcomes new parishioners at our church s welcome socials held in PAC Hall. They can be seen weekly at 7:00 Mass on Sunday mornings, and signify what a Catholic Family is. The October Family of the Month is: John & Prudence Olsen

4 4. ANNOUNCEMENTS Adorers Needed - by 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; 9-10 AM; 9-10 PM PM; 12 Mid - 1 AM (Mon) 2-3 AM; 4-5 AM 1-2 AM; PM 1-2 AM; 3-4 AM; 5-6 AM; 9-10 AM; 11 PM - 12 Mid 1-2 AM; 2-3 AM; 3-4 AM; 6-7 AM; 8-9 AM; AM; PM; 12 MID - 1 AM (Sat) 2-3 AM; 3-4 AM; 4-5 AM; 8-9 AM; AM; 11 AM-12 Noon; 4-5 PM The Members and Friends of our Council wish the following Brothers a Very Happy Birthday During the Month of Nov. Don t forget to wish them a Happy Birthday when you see them! 1 Garry D. Joye - Eugene C. Tobin 14 Michael Butryn - D Vann Helton 2 David R Patchett - Joseph R Tutka 19 Errol C Fisher 3 Donald M Maher - Dennis M Salerno - 20 Harold Marlowe George W Stevens 22 Robert R Vecchio 5 Tommy F Simmons 23 Wayne C Castello -Thomas R Coughlin - 8 Thomas G Pitoscia Thomas J Downey 10 Peter Van Rooye 25 John J Damico 11 Francis J Walter 26 Walter E Meier 12 John F Skokowski, Sr 28 Tim Mc Graw - Anthony A Mc Kenzie 13 Alfred L O Brien 29 Edward L Fagan 30 Cecil S Reynolds - John M Rodgers Want to wish a brother Knight Happy Birthday? Click HERE! Prayer to the Holy Face of Jesus O Blessed Face of my kind Savior, by the tender love and piercing sorrow of Our Lady as she beheld You in Your cruel Passion, grant us to share in this intense sorrow and love so as to fulfill the holy will of God to the utmost of our ability. Amen Thanks to Jim Adee GOOD OF THE ORDER! Please pray for: RICH MARINO JERRY SIUDA PATTY LIBBY IRENE HUNTER VIRGINIA DeFINE CARL PLOTZKE KATE BUSCHER KAREN McLAUGHLIN The Victims and Families of the Oregon College Shooting. The Victims of the South Carolina Floods of October. Submitted by: Dave Kriebel

5 5. K of C Soccer Kick; Needy Scholarships; Bulletin Bloopers Knights of Columbus Council 8980 Soccer Kick Needy Students Programs 1. Needy Scholarship: throughout the year there are students in need of clothing. The school has a bank that supplies funds to actually take the students to the store and help them select appropriate clothing. 2. Boxes or Bags of Toiletries for boys or girls (List is below) Cash Donations Meal gift cards i.e.: McDonalds, Burger King etc. Soap or Body wash Washcloth or Scrubby Bath Towel Shampoo and Conditioner Toothbrush / Toothpaste Mouthwash/floss Comb or Brush Razors and Shave Cream or Gel Deodorant Hair accessories Cologne/perfume Lotion/powder ***These need to be full-size items, not travel size.**** Any questions please contact John or Carol Luse (or) Church Bulletin Bloopers: Our youth basketball team is back in action Wednesday at 8 pm in the recreation hall. Come out and watch us kill Christ the King The pastor would appreciate it if the ladies of the congregation would lend him their electric girdles for the pancake breakfast next Sunday. The Associate Minister Unveiled the Church s new Fundraising Campaign Slogan: I upped My Pledge - Up YOURS!???

6 6. 50 s Dance; - The Catholic Corner ; - 2nd & 3rd Degree Knights Rock n Roll! DGK John Olsen and Prudence Celebrate their 25! Entertainment by Karen & Carl SK Ron Bellonio is a popular guy! This is your connection to many Catholic sites. If you have a computer, you will find helpful links to many websites. Website for the State K of C in Columbia, SC: Click HERE or to to: Your LINK To Catholic Websites For Beliefs and Teachings, Prayer and Worship, and Bible Research, visit the USCCB (US Conference of Catholic Bishops) by clicking HERE or go to: For Daily Prayer (Morning, Afternoon, Evening and Night), as well as Psalms and readings and Saints information click HERE. or go to: Official Vatican homepage. Presents news services, information on the history of the Catholic Church and more. Just click HERE. Or go to: Want to make a Day of Recollection or visit the State Shrine? Check it out at Our Lady of South Carolina -Our Lady of Joyful Hope. Click HERE or go to: Sick or housebound? Want to chat with other faithful Catholics in a safe, Monitored room where the Rosary is prayed daily? Click HERE or go to: Congratulations on those who made their 2ⁿ & 3 Degrees at an exemplification at St. Andrew Church in Myrtle Beach on Oct. 24, They are: Charles DeKleva - William DeMarchi - Fr. Patrick Eyinla - Sean McLaughlin - Robert Morlan - Laurence Simeon & Michael Weiler. They have now completed their journey into full Knighthood! Congratulations all!

7 7. EVENTS K of C 8980 Cruise Fr. Ed will be joining us on this cruise, so we will have Daily Mass while aboard the Coral Princess!! Knights of Columbus - Voyage #6605 March 6, 2016 Aboard the Coral Princess - ½ Transit Panama Cruise 10 Days from Ft. Lauderdale, FL To:Aruba Cartagena, Columbia Lake Gatun (Panama Canal) - Colon, Panama; Limon, Costa Rica - Grand Cayman, Cayman Islands - Ft. Lauderdale, FL Tell your Relatives and Friends - This trip is not just for KC s NEW PRICING Now Available Inside Cabin $ Ocean View $ Standard Balcony $ Premium Balcony $ Single Inside $ Single Balcony $ Port Expenses, Fee & Taxes $ Insurance and airport transfer extra (There are a couple of options for travel to and from Ft. Lauderdale) While we have a number of rooms blocked that are Premium Balcony rooms, you can select any cabin on board the ship, not just those wehave reserved. You can get other cabin prices and reservations by calling: Princess: x She is Extremely Helpful If you have any questions, please contact either: John Luse PGK - PFN: or Ken Hein PGK:

8 8. FOURTH DEGREE GRAND STRAND ASSEMBLY #2107 News & Report ASSEMBLY 2107 OFFICERS 2014 FAITHFUL FRIAR: REV. EDWARD FITZGERALD FAITHFUL NAVIGATOR: SK JOHN KOKOSKA FAITHFUL CAPTAIN: KEN HEIN FAITHFUL PILOT: SK MIKE BUTRYN FAITHFUL ADMIRAL: SK JOHN AVERELLA FAITHFUL OUTER SENTINEL - STEVE JACKO FAITHFUL INNER SENTINEL: SK DAVID KENNEDY YEAR TRUSTEE: SK MIKE URSO REGIONAL MARSHAL:SK CHARLES VANDEMARK FAITHFUL COMPTROLLER: SK DAVE KRIEBEL FAITHFUL SCRIBE: SK DON BUSCHER FAITHFUL PURSER: SK RAY ST. MICHEL FAITHFUL INNER SENTINEL: SK DAVID KENNEDY YEAR TRUSTEE: SK DENNY LACZO YEAR TRUSTEE: SK BERNIE LODRICK CORP COMMANDER: SK DON MAHER Brother Sir Knights; On 10 October, we had three members from Council 8980 make their Fourth Degree at the 72ⁿ Exemplification at St. Andrew s in Myrtle Beach. Our new brothers are SK Mike Berry, SK Jim Needham and SK Scott Tyler. Please make sure to congratulate them and welcome them to our Assembly. Also at this Exemplification, SK Stan Beilewicz, SK Bob Josefek, and SK Al Stirling were recognized in Memoriam. Remember, a brother knight is never forgotten. At our meeting on 22 October, three separate motions were made, seconded, and passed by a vote of our Assembly. We will be making donations to the American Legacy Fund, and to Wreaths Across America. The Legacy Fund provides scholarships for the children of any service member who was killed in action since 11 September Wreaths Across America places a wreath on every veterans grave interred in every National cemetery in America. This year the laying of the wreaths will take place in early December. Finally, it was decided to purchase a support banner in the Duffy Center to help out our St. Michael sports teams. The spreading of patriotism starts with our children, and this will give us a visible presence in the school. Also, at our meeting, it was discussed that the Committee for Religious Freedom is in need of more help from members of our parish. Anyone who is interested just has to show up at their monthly meeting which is held on the 3rd Monday of the month at 6:00 PM in PAC hall. Please consider this worthy endeavor. American flags will be placed on all veteran s graves in Hillcrest Cemetery on 9 November at 8:30 AM and removed on 18 November at the same time. There are close to 1700 vets buried here, and the more help the better. Usually, the placement of flags takes about an hour, and the removal even less time. Please help if you can. Hillcrest is located on Route 544 across from Coastal Carolina s football stadium. There will be a Veteran s Day ceremony and remembrance at the Myrtle Beach Convention Center on 11 November at 11:00 AM. Patriotic groups from all across the Grand Strand participate, including all five 4th Degree Assemblies. If you ve never seen this ceremony, it s really quite moving. Finally, Happy Thanksgiving to all our brother knights and their families. It s a good time to remember the many blessings we have received, and to pray for all who are less fortunate. Vivat Jesu Faithful Navigator, John S. Kokoska, Jr. Corps Commander Report for October - by Don Maher On Oct 10, 2015 a 4th Degree Exemplification was held at St. Andrew Church in Myrtle Beach, The following SK's were in attendance: Don Maher, John Kokoska, John Olsen, John Averella, Bernie Lodrick, Walt Meier, Ron Bellonio, Ken Hein, and Dave Kreibel. Our Color Guard was at Agape Senior Facility in Murrells Inlet for a U.S. Flag Folding Ceremony on Oct. 21. The SK s included: Don Maher, John Averella, Guy Frattini, Denny Laczo, Mike Butryn, Jack Drust and Garry Goodwin. Their efforts to explain the meanings of the folds of the flag were VERY well received.

9 9. Help4Kids update; Christmas Party reservations Help 4 Kids / Back Pack Buddies School Year Deliveries The K of C Council 8980 Help 4 Kids - Backpack Buddies Delivery Program continues to deliver food to the hungry Kids of Horry County on a weekly basis. We delivered 5,804 Packs of food during the Month of October for a School Year to date total of 9,251. This charitable service work was performed during October by the following volunteers: Pat Niland, Bob Leewe, Alex Hervieux, Garry Joye, Don Buscher, Dan McGraw, Peter Croffey, Rick Fox, Barry Rondeau, Ed Petras, Jim Wood, Ed Staines, Ken Hein, Tom Coughlin, Steve Mario, Robert Roddy, Joe Leone, GK Tim McGraw, Earl Chester, Anthony Sarenceni, John Luse and John A Fry. The deliveries occur Wednesday and Thursday Mornings in Help 4 Kids Vans & require 4-5 hours to complete. We are accepting substitute drivers and shot- gun riders. Please consider helping with this Charitable Service Project. Anyone interested in helping with this project should call John A Fry - PGK at or K of C Council Help 4 Kids / Back Pack Buddies Wal-Mart Food Drive Help 4 Kids - Backpack Buddies Food Drive Project continues to roll on. The Saturday 10/10/15 the Garden City WAL-MART was another great day of support from the Wal-Mart Shoppers. We collected $2, in food items and $ in cash. This charitable service project was accomplished through the efforts of 16 Knights providing 38 Charitable Knight Service Hours. This charitable service work was performed by the following volunteers: Tim Daly, John Luse, Ed Petras,Richard Rogers, Bob Lewee, Mel Libby, Jim White, Bob Yesilonis, Kevin Fitzmaurice, Rick Fox, Bob Roddy, Dan McGraw, Louis Ebosh, Tom Koppe, Ed Murphy and Barry Rondeau. We have operated seven Food Drives during 2015 and have collected year to date $12, in food items and $3, in cash. Our final 2015 Help 4 Kids - Backpack Buddies Food Drive was on Saturday 10/10/15. Anyone interested in participating in this opportunity to serve the less fortunate children of Horry County should call Brother Knights, your prayers, dedication and hard work is truly a blessing and appreciated. The Hungry Children of Help 4 Kids - Backpack Buddies Thank Y all Annual Council 8980 Christmas Party Council 8980 is having their Annual Christmas Party on Sunday, December 6 starting with a Social 1:00 PM with dinner to 2:00 PM. (w/turkey, Ham, and fixings) Also Beer and Wine will be available. ****This dinner is open to all Council members and their spouses or significant others**** the door: is one (1) New Unwrapped gift per person for a needy Child of our area. So that food can be ordered, all reservations must be in no later than Monday, November 30, 2015 To sign up please call: John Luse Ken Hein Aelred Pereira

10 10. Special HOPE donation; New Sir Knights; Special Visit; Operation Hope Rept. When PGK Gil Cushing stopped at his doctor s office for an adjustment, he struck up a conversation with Dr. Anthony DeAngelo of DeAngelo Chiropractic about what the Knights were doing with Columbus HOPE Foundation and received a donation to help us exceed our goals. The enclosed photo is the presentation of Council 8980 s gratitude to Dr. Deangelo from Gil. On October 10, at St. Andrew Church in Myrtle Beach, a 4 Degree Exemplification was held and three Knights from St. Michael s Council 8980 became Sir Knights. At the Ceremony, the following SK's were in attendance: Don Maher, John Kokoska, John Olsen, John Averella, Bernie Lodrick, Walt Meier, Ron Bellonio, Ken Hein, and Dave Kreibel. The following Sir Knights will now be members of Assembly 2107 Pictured from left to right: SK Jim Needham, SK Michael Barry and SK Scott Tyler. Welcome Sir Knights! John and Carol Luse hosted a party for Sam on Oct. 4, 2015 Standing (back row) were: Betty & Will Snowberger, John Lock & Irene Hunter, Jim & Kathy White, Ken & Sandy Hein, Aelred Periera, Garry Goodwin, Joe & Mary Jo Wanovich and Dotty Goodwin. Seated in front are John Luse, 3 long time friends. Top: John Lock Sam Gorfida, and Carol Luse. Left: John Luse, & right Sam Gorfida Operation HOPE Monthly Report Knights of Columbus Council 8980 Operation Hope Update The 2015 Operation Hope Tootsie Roll Campaign received a tremendous response from the parishioners and visitors following each Mass the weekend of 10/17/15 at St. Michael Church. Captain Don Maher and our Brother Knights collected $1, This collection brings our total for the year to $22, The success of the Church collections is a direct result of the appreciation and respect your K of C Council 8980 has earned from the parish family. This respect and appreciation has been earned through the high visibility and charitable service work our members provide throughout the community EVERY DAY. Capt. Dominic Falcone led our members on our FINAL DRIVE at the Wal-Mart Garden City on October 30th & 31th. May God continue to bless our Special children

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