VOLUME 18 NO. 4 October 2016

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1 VOLUME 18 NO. 4 October 2016 OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE MILWAUKEE-PERE MARQUETTE COUNCIL NO. 524 See the Council 524 Pro Life Mass Insert October 18th at St. John the Evangelist Parish 1

2 COMPASS - OCT 2016 Vol. 18 No. 4 Council 524 Mailing Address: Knights of Columbus P.O. Box Milwaukee, WI Compass article submission deadline: 17th of the month Council Meetings 2nd 7:30 pm Ladies Auxiliary Meetings 2nd 7:15 pm Ladies have no meeting in July, August & January, February Officer Meetings 1st 7:00 pm 524 Center Board Meetings 3rd 7:00 pm 524 Foundation Meetings To be announced State Treasurer: Pat Reiff PREIFF@GMAIL.COM Compass Editor: Pat Reiff PREIFF@GMAIL.COM Asst. Editor Randy Soukup RTSOUKUP@YAHOO.COM 524 NEW COUNCIL OFFICERS Fraternal Year July 2016 June 2017 Chaplain Pending appointment Grand Knight Christopher Mohrbacker D. Grand Knight John Ballogh Chancellor Randall Soukup Recorder Christopher Butler Treasurer James Palmar Advocate Charles Kocinski Warden William Carr Inside Guard James Gerlach Outside Guard Joey Spor Trustee 1 year Robert Butler Trustee 2 year Alan Henderson Trustee 3 year David Mohrbacker Fin. Secretary Patrick Reiff Telephone: Officers Phone # listed to the right Lecturer Rev. Herbert Schubert Field Agent Patrick LaPointe LADIES AUXILIARY OFFICERS President Elaine Morris Treasurer Anita Gamma Secretary Arlene Maxwell Sergeant at Arms Lynette Blaser Insurance and Fraternal Benefits: We are currently seeking active/assigned field agents for our Councils. If you know of anyone who you think might be interested in taking care of our membership, please contact: Ken Sosnowski, General Agent N. Jacqueline Ct. Mequon, WI Ken.sosnowski@kofc.org SUBMITTING COMPASS ARTICLES The deadline for articles is the 17th. of the month Everyday past the 17th delays the compass mailing. If you cannot send via , then mail to: Knights of Columbus P.O. Box Milwaukee, WI District Deputy Jonathan Richter KC524 CENTER, INC. Board of Directors President Robert Butler Vice President Michael Wember Secretary Roger Leto Treasurer Patrick Reiff ELECTED CENTER Board Members 3 year Open Position year Randall Soukup year Rev. Herbert Schubert EX-OFFICIO CENTER BOARD & FOUNDATION MEMBERS Grand Knight Chris Mohrbacker D. Grand Knight John Ballogh Fin Secretary Patrick Reiff Trustee 3 year PGK Dave Mohrbacker Trustee 2 year PGK Alan Henderson Trustee 1 year PGK Robert Butler ELECTED COUNCIL 524 FOUNDATION DIRECTORS President Rory Gillespie Vice President Roger Leto Secretary Daniel Diliberti Treasurer Peter Kurz

3 LADIES AUXILIARY PRESIDENT Dear Ladies, Our deepest sympathy to the families of Grace H. Lausier who passed away July 29th, 2016 at the age of 87. Her husband was the late Larry Lausier, and to the family of our immediate Grand Knight Joseph Kocinski who passed away on Sept. 10th at the age of 56, his wife Alice, and daughter Elizabeth are members of the Ladies Auxiliary, plus his son Charles, who is Council 524 s current Advocate, and Charles Fiancée Gina who is also an Auxiliary member. Also our condolences to the family of Bernadette Connar who passed away on Sept 2nd at the age of 87. Her late husband was Walter, who passed away on May 31st, 2015 at the age of 91, and her son was former member Jeff Connar. May they all Rest in Peace. Tues. Oct 11th at 7:00 pm sharp is our Rosary Night. Bring a new member along. Ladies Aux. mtg. is at 7:15 pm and Council mtg. at 7:30 pm. With a Social afterwards. Let s have a big crowd. Tue. Nov. 15th is our Memorial Mass for our departed members. October Birthdays: LADIES AUXILIARY SICK LIST Dolores Albrecht (c/o Shore Haven) 1305 West Wisconsin Ave Oconomowoc, WI Genevieve Olen c/o Meadowmere 701 East Puetz Road Room 221 Oak Creek, WI Phone Audrey Heine c/o Gerry Pareteau 143 Lake Street Pewaukee, WI Margaret Surges 9001 W. Holt Ave. Milwaukee, WI Please remember these Ladies in your prayers and send a card. Any changes, please call Mary Dooley REMEMBER: Life Savers Weekend will be Saturday October 15th & Sunday October 16th. We need volunteers & more Parishes to participate. We are currently at St. Gregory the Great with GK Chris & PGK David Mohrbacker & St. John the Evangelist Parishes with PGK Lawrence Simmert. 524 COUNCIL SICK LIST PGK Jack Forrest W. Forest Home Ave. Franklin, WI PFN Marvin Palk W. Van Norman Ave. New Berlin, WI PGK Charles Swain 4481 S. 116th Street Greenfield, WI PGK Joseph Ferschinger 1742 Sycamore Drive Waukesha, WI Robert A. Barnes W. St. Francis Dr. New Berlin, WI Robert R. Kirchner 450 Kimberly Dr. #23 Waukesha, WI Richard J. Salske 7735 Maple Ridge Ct. Franklin, WI Harold Susalla 6143 W. Howard Ave. #11 Milwaukee, WI Dean Pietrangelo 608 N. 76th. St. Wauwatosa, WI Please remember these men in your prayers and send a card. 10/11 Lou Ann Rogowski 10/20 Anita Gamma 10/23 Mary Ann Hammond 10/31 Kathryn Murry Happy Birthday Everyone! Let s keep our sick members in our prayers, call them or send them a card. Please remember our Veterans & what we are thankful for. See you soon, and Be safe. Ladies Auxiliary President, Elaine Morris Council Classified Advertisements - Involved Members Needed: As a member of Council 524 for the past 11 years, I have been fortunate to serve in many official capacities supporting our Council, Center Board & Foundation. Currently serving as your State Treasurer for the Wisconsin State Council, the obligations required to serve our State faithfully, is necessitating my need to reduce the number of positions I currently serve for our council. We are looking for members that would have an interest, with appropriate training to take on my current additional roles as your Financial Secretary, Compass Newsletter Editor, and Center Board Treasurer. As State Treasurer, I am currently functioning as the Chief Financial Officer for the State, as well as the State Officer in charge of the Milw Diocese 66 councils, and 14 District Deputies efforts to grow our order. If you have an interest for any of these positions. Please contact me. My info in on page 2 of this letter. Respectfully, Patrick Reiff, State Treasurer, Wisconsin State Council 3

4 Grand Knight Article: At our last Council meeting, I was elected by the membership present to replace our current Grand Knight Joseph Kocinski as your new Grand Knight for the balance of this fraternal year. My family expresses our deep & sincere condolences to Grand Knight Joseph s family. On his premature passing. Brother Knight, John Ballogh was elected to assume my previous position as your Deputy Grand Knight. With your help, we will work to carry on the mission of our order in the memory of Grand Knight Joseph Kocinski May he Rest in Peace Grand Knight Chris Mohrbacker Vocations Article Timeless words of Thomas Merton from The Seven Storey Mountain, Since world powers now exclude God from peace conferences, can there be any doubt where wars come from? The more they speak of peace, it seems the more frequent and more terrifying wars become. Because of so many wars, people might think that no merciful God exists. But on the contrary, consider how in spite of centuries of sin and greed and lust and cruelty and hatred and avarice and oppression and injustice - spawned by our free will - the human race actually still recovers and still produces men and women who overcome evil with good, hatred with love, greed with charity, lust and cruelty with sanctity. How could all this be possible without the merciful love of God pouring out His grace upon us? It is only the infinite mercy and love of God that prevents us from tearing ourselves to pieces and destroying His entire creation long ago; it is that infinite mercy which enables all the quiet, hidden, placid and truly good people of the world to praise His glory. Roger Leto, Vocations. 524 Center Board Update As many of you are aware, 3 years ago, our prior Club House Mgr. Michael Jopp entered into a 3 year lease agreement to use our building under the name of WG s Banquet and Entertainment Center. As of August 31st his 3 year lease of the building has ended. And all of his personal property has been removed from the bldg. The 524 Center Inc. Board of Directors are actively involved in the process of selling the building. Although the Clubhouse is back under the 524 Center Inc. It is not being utilized for any public venues. To reduce our monthly energy costs. All non essential equipment has been turned off, and the building is only being used for the Center Board, 524 Council and 524 Ladies Auxiliary monthly meetings. At this time, the building has not been sold, and we will keep the membership up to date as this endeavor moves forward. Patrick Reiff 524 Center Inc. Treasurer A MESSAGE FROM OUR KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS SUPREME HEADQUARTERS: In just a few short weeks, Knights of Columbus councils will have one of the best opportunities of the year to recruit new members. Don t miss out on this opportunity hold a recruitment drive in your parish! We strongly encourage every council in the Order to conduct a Church Recruitment Drive during the month of October in an effort to grow our membership. To make sure that your Church Recruitment Drive is a success: Order your drive kit by completing the order form Speak with your pastor and schedule a date for the recruitment drive Consult with your Membership Director and organize your Membership Committee Promote the Recruitment Drive at your council's September business meeting For more information on how to conduct a successful Church Recruitment Drive, please check out the Membership Growth section of kofc.org. 4

5 JOIN US IN A SPECIAL PRO LIFE MASS Through the efforts of Brother Knight Lawrence Simmert Please join us again for our annual Pro Life Mass. The Respect Life Committee of St. John the Evangelist Parish & The Knights of Columbus, Milwaukee Pere-Marquette Council 524 of Greenfield Invite you, your friends & family to attend this special service October 18th. Tuesday at 7:00 pm ST JOHN THE EVANGELIST CHURCH 8500 West Cold Spring Road, Greenfield, WI Our Celebrant for this Pro Life Mass will be: Reverend Terry Brennan Our 4th Degree Honor Guard will also be in attendance. 5

6 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat St. John the Evangelist Parish 100 yr. celebration Mass 16 Life Savers Weekend Volunteers & Parish Captains needed BHA Mtg. 7pm at Council 3095 Bldg. 10 COLUMBUS DAY 7pm Special Center Board Officers Mtg. 17 Compass Articles Due pm Officer Mtg. 11 7:00 ROSARY 7:15 Ladies Aux. Mtg. 7:30 Council Mtg. 1st Degree at 7:45 pm 18 Council 524 Pro Life Mass at St. John the Evangelist at 7pm SEE INSERT OCTOBER pm Center Brd. Mtg Life Savers Weekend Volunteers & Parish Captains needed. June 2014 New Tue 524 & Aux Dates Milw. Pere Marquette Council 524, Ladies Auxiliary, Bishop Henni Assembly, 4th Degree Area II, and Metropolitan Mil- 6

7 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 6 Daylight Savings Ends Officer Mtg 7pm TIME TO VOTE Council & Aux. Mtg. moved to Nov 15th So you can Vote Memorial Mass th Degree Area II Mtg. 7pm at pm Metro Chapter Mtg. 7pm followed by Ladies Aux & Council Mtg. + Calendar Raffle Drawing tonight NOVEMBER pm Center Board Mtg Marine Corp. Birthday 17 Compass Articles Due THANKSGIVING HOLIDAY 11 VETERAN S DAY am Honor Guard Certification at Sacred Heart School, Franklin June 2014 New Tue 524 & Aux Dates Milw. Pere Marquette Council 524, Ladies Auxiliary, Bishop Henni Assembly, 4th Degree Area II, and Metropolitan Mil- 7

8 MILWAUKEE PERE MARQUETTE COUNCIL #524 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS P.O. Box MILWAUKEE, WI October 2016 Issue RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED 8