COMPASS NEWSLETTER. VOLUME 19 NO. 8 January & February 2018 NOTE: NO NEWSLETTER MAILED IN FEBRUARY THIS NEWSLETTER IS FOR JANUARY & FEBRUARY

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OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE MILWAUKEE-PERE

524 524 Member s New Years Resolution: Every

1 VOLUME 19 NO. 8 January & February 2018 COMPASS NEWSLETTER NOTE: NO NEWSLETTER MAILED IN FEBRUARY THIS NEWSLETTER IS FOR JANUARY & FEBRUARY OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE MILWAUKEE-PERE MARQUETTE COUNCIL NO Member s New Years Resolution: Every members New Years resolutions should include bringing in at least 1 new member. Who have you asked today? 1

2 COMPASS JAN & FEB 2018 Vol. 19 No. 8 Mailing Address: Knights of Columbus P.O. Box Milwaukee, WI Compass article submission deadline: 17th of the month Council Meetings 2nd 7: Center Ladies Auxiliary Meetings 2nd 7: Center Ladies have no meeting in Jul, Aug & Dec. Jan. Feb. 524 Officer Meetings 1st 7: Center 524 Center Board Meetings 3rd 7: Center 524 Foundation Meetings To be announced by Foundation Secretary Bishop Henni Assy. Mtg. 1st 7:00 pm (Except July & Aug) State Treasurer: Pat Reiff PREIFF@GMAIL.COM Compass Editor: Pat Reiff PREIFF@GMAIL.COM Pen & Sword Editor: Randy Soukup RTSOUKUP@YAHOO.COM Telephone: Officers Phone # listed to the right LADIES AUXILIARY OFFICERS President Elaine Morris Treasurer Anita Gamma Secretary Arlene Maxwell Sergeant at Arms Lynette Blaser COUNCIL OFFICERS Fraternal Year July 2017 June 2018 Chaplain Rev. Herbert Schubert Grand Knight Christopher Mohrbacker D. Grand Knight Robert Mohrbacker Chancellor Randall Soukup Recorder Christopher Butler Treasurer PGK James Palmar Advocate Charles Kocinski Warden William Carr Inside Guard Joey Spor Outside Guard Open Position Trustee 1 year PGK Alan Henderson Trustee 2 year PGK David Mohrbacker Trustee 3 year PGK Robert Butler Fin. Secretary Patrick Reiff Lecturer Open Position Field Agent Jay Molitor District Deputy Jonathan Richter KC524 CENTER, INC. Board of Directors President Robert Butler Vice President David Mohrbacker Secretary Roger Leto Treasurer Patrick Reiff ELECTED CENTER Board Members 3 year John Imp Jr Council Meeting Address All Council & Ladies Auxiliary meetings are on the 2nd Tuesday of each month at: KC 524 Center, Inc W. Glendale Drive, New Belin, WI answering machine See the enclosed calendar for meeting dates & times 2 year Randall Soukup year Rev. Herbert Schubert EX-OFFICIO CENTER BOARD & FOUNDATION MEMBERS Grand Knight Chris Mohrbacker D. Grand Knight Robert Mohrbacker Fin Secretary Patrick Reiff Trustee 3 year PGK Robert Butler Trustee 2 year PGK Dave Mohrbacker Trustee 1 year PGK Alan Henderson COUNCIL 524 FOUNDATION Board of Directors Knights of Columbus Field Agent for 524 Please Welcome into your home, Gerald Jay E. Molitor 9733 W. Good Hope Road Milwaukee, WI Jay.molitor@kofc.org President Rory Gillespie Vice President Roger Leto Secretary Daniel Diliberti Treasurer Peter Kurz th Degree BISHOP HENNI ASSEMBLY #1196 Navigator SK Wayne Miller Captain SK Chris Mohrbacker

2018 Ladies Auxiliary President, Elaine Morris 414-213-7446 FINANCIAL SECRETARY NEWS I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and a Safe New Years Day.

3 LADIES AUXILIARY PRESIDENT Dear Ladies, A reminder that the Ladies Auxiliary will not be meeting during December, January, and February. I will post those months birthdays in the March newsletter A Blessed & Merry Christmas and Happy New Year Everyone, See you on March 13th Ladies Auxiliary President, Elaine Morris FINANCIAL SECRETARY NEWS I hope everyone had a Merry Christmas and a Safe New Years Day. With the new year, also comes our annual billing of membership dues, as well as voluntary support requests for our PKD Program, Culture of Life Program, and supporting our Compass Newsletter. Statements are being mailed that will show the following as it applies to your individual member status. The Mandatory Annual Dues per member are as follows: Goes to General Fund Checking 93 Honorary Life Members = $0 ea. 16 Honorary Members Dues = $11 ea. 85 Regular Members Dues = $50 ea. 45 Inactive Members Dues = N/A This is our major source of operating income that is used to pay our State & Supreme Per Capita obligations, as well as covering postage, paper & supplies, etc. throughout the fraternal year. The Voluntary Contribution requests which are being sent to all 194 active members, are as follows: Goes to Charity Fund Checking PKD (Penny a Knight a Day) = $3.65 ea. Culture of Life Donation = $3.50 ea. Goes to General Fund Checking Support this Newsletter = $10 ea. Or any operating donation amount that you may wish to specify to the Council General Fund Account = $? COUNCIL 524 CHAPLAIN Dear Brother Knights Among the studies undertaken by the Bishops at the Second Vatican Council that of modern means of communications was reviewed very closely. The media of radio and television can be vital tools in the roll the Church plays in our daily life. Not only is it her desire to reach all men, but also to revitalize her own membership. One avenue of this approach, that of prayer, is finding new modes of expression. There is a renewed interest in spontaneous prayer as well as formal prayer, communal prayer as well as private prayer; prayer houses as well as retreat houses; Jesus revolutions instead of campus revolutions. Recall the Gospel passage of several weeks ago, The Lord came to the Apostles, while out on their boat, by walking on the water. Peter is anxious and asks if he can come to Him. Upon the invitation of the Lord he starts out strong, but as his faith weakens he begins to sink. At this point without much reflection he turns to prayer, he talks to the Lord by instinct. He simply says Lord save me. In doing so he is petitioning the Godman. The means of modern communications has made many people stars, has brought us many hit songs and sellout productions. One such hit song among several, advises us to Put your hand in the hand of the Man Who Walked on the Water. Each time we hear this song played it should remind us to talk to the Lord, We should turn to the Lord in time of temptation by turning to prayer at any moment of the day or night, for temptation knows no hour. By doing so we are adapting a very modern means to bolster our spiritual needs. Hit songs are probably made such by repetition. What better means do we have to ingrain ideas into our minds than repetition. If we can convert these ideas for the benefit of the spiritual, then modern communication becomes a tool of the Church for the well-being of the spiritual life of her members. Sincerely in Christ Rev. Herbert B. Schubert Chaplain 3 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 Please remember these Ladies in your prayers and send a card. Any changes, please call Mary Dooley Council Meeting $ Credits We are still offering the $1.00 credit for every scheduled council meeting that a Regular $50.00 dues paying member attends from January through December 2017 If you attended all 2017 scheduled meetings, that could yield up to a credit off your annual dues statement that is being mailed in the 1st week of Jan 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: Joseph M. Molosky, General Agent N2429 Rivers Edge Drive Marinette, WI joseph.moloski@kofc.org

A Little Taxi Humor 524 COUNCIL SICK & VIGIL LIST COMPASS UPDATE 3 drunk guys entered a taxi. The taxi driver knew that they were drunk so he started the engine & turned it off again.

4 A Little Taxi Humor 524 COUNCIL SICK & VIGIL LIST COMPASS UPDATE 3 drunk guys entered a taxi. The taxi driver knew that they were drunk so he started the engine & turned it off again. Then said, We have reached your destination. PGK Jack Forrest W. Forest Home Ave. Franklin, WI Just a note to remind you that this newsletter is covering the 2 months of January & February. The 1st guy gave him money & the 2nd guy said Thank you. The 3rd guy slapped the driver. The driver was shocked thinking the 3rd drunk knew what he did. But then he asked What was that for?. The 3rd guy replied Control your speed next time, you nearly killed us!. A Little Football Humor It was announced that if you are stopped for speeding on the Illinois Turnpike, the fines have been drastically increased. The Trooper will now issue you Bears Tickets. PFN Marvin Palk W. Van Norman Ave. New Berlin, WI PGK Joseph Ferschinger 1742 Sycamore Drive Waukesha, WI William Carr 6406 W. Lincoln Ave # 26 West Allis, 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 Robert Metrey 1820 S. 75th St. Apt 332 West Allis, WI John Neuzerling Mercy Center 2727 W. Mitchell St. Milwaukee, WI FOOD FOR FAMILIES It s been a while since we collected non-perishable food items for those in need, and the hungry need do not have the blessings that we enjoy, that food is always available when we are hungry. Our Worthy Grand Knight Christopher Mohrbacker has asked us to again, take on this worthy cause for those less fortunate. Thomas Woodkey 4215 N. 100th St Unit 168D Milwaukee, WI PGK Henry Kurz Address info pending FDD/PGK Bill Blaser Deerwood Drive Franklin, WI We have a container at the Clubhouse that will hold these items. James F. Duca N22 W24234 E. Pkwy Meadow Circle Unit A Pewaukee, WI As stated in the article above, drop off your non-perishable food items on any day that we have a meeting scheduled. Please remember these men in your prayers and send a card. If needed, we can arrange to pick them up as well, just give us a call, or send an . Thank you for your support! COUNCIL 524 OBJECTIVES It has been many years since Council 524 has achieved Supremes Star Council Award We continually meet all the reporting requirements with the exception of attaining our annual membership & insurance quotas. Our goal this fraternal year is to recruit a minimum of 14 new members, and also to have a minimum of 5 members signing up for one of 20+ insurance options changing their status from Associate to Insurance member. We currently have 3 new members so far, leaving 11 to go with 6 months remaining in this fraternal year. Our Insurance has not had any gains. Why is Star council so important?? We have unfortunately been experiencing 18 to 20 senior members passing away each year, and we need to exceed these goals, to insure the viability of our councils future leadership, and charitable outreach. Currently 93 or 48% of our 194 active members are Honorary Life. We pray for their continued long life, but we must do our part to protect the legacy they have established. Can we count on you to recruit at least 1 new member? Only 64 or 27% of our membership are insured members. Have you met with our Field Agent recently to see what is all available? It s not just Life Insurance that the KC s offer. We need 5 of you to consider insurance benefits. Please contact our Agent Jay Molitor for a review of all the benefits he has to offer. His phone # is

5 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat NEW YEARS DAY BHA Mtgs 7pm Area II MAA 7pm Area II Corporate Communion TBD Metro Chapter Mtg. 7pm at Basilica 6:30 Metro Trustees Audit Mtg Officer Mtg. 7: Council Mtgs 7:30 No Ladies Mtg. in Jan. JANUARY No Compass Articles for February 524 Center Bard. Mtg. 7:30pm Survey of Fraternal Activity Report & Special Olympics reports due June 2014 New Tue 524 & Aux Dates Milw. Pere Marquette Council 524, Ladies Auxiliary, Bishop Henni Assembly, 4th Degree Area II, and Metropolitan Mil- 5

6 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 4 5 BHA MTG 7: Officer 7:30pm 7: Council Mtg. No Ladies Mtg. in Feb Ladies resume in Mar FEBRUARY ASH WEDNESDAY VALENTINES DAY 524 Center Bard. 7:30pm 15 Semi Annual Council Audit due March Compass Articles due 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 4 5 BHA MTG 7: April 1st EASTER SUNDAY Area II 3095 at 7pm Metro Mtgs Officer 7:30pm Ladies Mtg. 7:15 7: Council Mtg. Select Nominating Committee MARCH 2018 Foundation Mtgs 6pm Center Bard. 7:30pm HOLY THURSDAY 30 GOOD FRIDAY April Compass Articles due 31 HOLY SATURDAY 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 JANUARY & FEBRUARY 2018 Issue RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED 8

VOLUME 18 NO. 8 February 2017 OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE MILWAUKEE-PERE MARQUETTE COUNCIL NO We could be moving soon - Details inside

VOLUME 18 NO. 8 February 2017 OFFICIAL PUBLICATION OF THE MILWAUKEE-PERE MARQUETTE COUNCIL NO. 524 We could be moving soon - Details inside 1 COMPASS - FEB 2017 Vol. 18 No. 8 Council 524 Mailing Address: