KNIGHTS KNEWS. Charity - Unity - Fraternity - Patriotism. Important Council Dates* Grand Knight s Message Jaime Santos

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1 KNIGHTS KNEWS Charity - Unity - Fraternity - Patriotism Important Council Dates* August 8/1 - Officers Meeting 8/5 - Pancake Breakfast 8/8 - Business Meeting 8/12 - Father McGivney s Birthday 8/15 - Assembly Meeting 8/19 - Parish Picnic 8/22 - No Business Meeting/Social September 9/5 - Officers Meeting 9/9 - Pancake Breakfast 9/12 - Business Meeting 9/19 - Assembly Meeting 9/26 - Business Meeting/Social 9/29 - Oktoberfest 9/30 - Corporate Communion October 10/3 - Officers Meeting 10/7 - Pancake Breakfast 10/10 - Business Meeting 10/17 - Assembly Meeting 10/24 - Business Meeting/Social * Check Council website Event Calendar for a complete list of upcoming events In This Issue Grand Knight Notes. 1 Knight of the Month. 2 Family of the Month Ladies Auxiliary Corner... 3 Colorado Special Olympics... 5 Council and Ladies Installation. 6 Upcoming Events... 7 Good of the Order.. 8 Parting Thought.. 8 Grand Knight s Message Jaime Santos Dear Brother Knights, Ladies, Families, and Friends, I ll keep it short, but I m excited about a new recruiting program Supreme has launched this year. It s call Join Us. It s a quick way to help a Catholic man to join the Order. Its main focus is in recruiting Catholic men that are involved in social media and the Internet. Here s the link to see the website: The Order s goal is to provide all our Brother Knights a tool to point a potential candidate to the website and join. Pancake Breakfast: Thanks to Brothers Pat Kluckman and Kendell Mann for leading the two teams of during the July Pancake Breakfast extravaganza. Also, thanks to the 15 to 20 Brother Knights that volunteer to cook, serve, and cleanup during our Pancake Breakfasts. Thanks to Brothers Paul Miller and Tom Britten who volunteered to take over Brother Andy Baldovsky s job of keeping all the breakfast supplies ready for the teams to cook and serve during the breakfasts. Knight of the Month & Family of the Month: Congratulations to Sir Knight Ernie Rodriguez and his family for being selected the Council s July 2018 Family of the Month. Also, congratulations to Brother Jeff Head for being selected as the Council s July 2018 Knight of the Month. Both of these Brother Knights and their families earned their well-deserved recognitions. Football Crazr: Participating in the Football Crazr is a great opportunity for the Council to benefit from its support to the Colorado State Charities program. For every ticket the Council sells, it gets $2 back. Also, if the Council sells at least 50 tickets ($10 each), it receives lodging and dining support during the State Convention and membership program. It s a Win-Win situation for the Council. Please contact the Grand Knight if you have any questions or you want to order some tickets they are going fast! Sky Sox Tailgate: Brother Ernie Rodriguez (Sky Sox Tailgate Coordinator) did an outstanding job of making sure the Council Brothers, Ladies, families, and friends had everything they needed for a successful tailgate awesome food and no rain. We would also like to thank all the Brother Knights, Ladies, families, and friends that helped setup, cook, and cleanup. I counted over 50 attendees we also sold at least 60 tickets. We ll do this again next year with a new Colorado Springs baseball team! Grand Knights Message continued on page 4 IN SERVICE TO ONE, IN SERVICE TO ALL Page 1 of 7

2 Congratulations to Jeff Head July Knight of the Month Brother Jeff Head joined the Order in August Brother Jeff progressed to the 3rd Degree. For his dedicated service and contributions, Brother Jeff is recognized as the Council 9993 July 2018 Knight of the Month. Brother Jeff is currently an active participant in the Church s masses, pancake breakfasts, and other events. Brother Jeff is also a retiree from the United States Air Force. Brother Jeff enjoys spending time with his family, attending sporting events, camping, hiking, and participating in local events of interest. We are blessed for having Brother Jeff in Council We thank him for his dedicated participation in the Military, Council, church, and community activities. Congratulations to the Rodriguez Family July Family of the Month Council 9993 is pleased to recognize the Rodriguez family as the Council 9993 July 2018 Family of the Month. The Rodriguez family has been attending St. Patrick Parish since 1988 and will be celebrating their 34th wedding anniversary in August. They have two sons, Erik (28) and Brian (26). Sir Knight Ernie joined the Order in November 1980 and quickly became a 3rd Degree Knight. He earned his 4th Degree on April 1, Ernie is a Charter member of St. Patrick s Council 9993 and was the first Treasurer in the council. In addition, he held other positions within the council as well as served in various programs, projects and activities for the council. He then transferred to St. Patrick Assembly 3049 as a 4th Degree Knight. He is currently serving as the Council s Deputy Grand Knight and participates in the Council s monthly pancake breakfasts, ministry fair, and other Council activities. Ernie was also elected to attend the Supreme Convention on August 6 in Baltimore representing the state of Colorado as a Delegate. He also serves as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion (EMHC) and administers communion to the sick and is a member of Take a Senior to Mass Ministry. Prior to his current activities, Ernie was active in the Boy Scouts of America and was St. Patrick s Charter Organizational Representative for Pack 268 and Troop 268. He was also the Troop Chaplain and Religious Emblem Leader for Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts. He also served in the capacity of Servant Leader for Hospitality Ministers and Altar Servers. He is a retired Air Force veteran after serving 24 yrs. His wife Sidney is very active in the church and state activities. She is a retired Civil Servant for the government after 32 years of continuous service. She is currently serving as an Extraordinary Minister of Holy Communion (EMHC), EMHC to the sick and is a member of the Ladies Auxiliary. She is the newly elected State Treasurer for the Ladies Auxiliary. Prior to her current duties, she was a Faith Formation Instructor, Hospitality Minister and also a Cub Scout and Boy Scout Leader. She was also a Leader for the Cub Scouts and Boy Scouts Religious Emblem programs. Erik and his wife Heather reside in Kansas City, KS. Erik is a graduate of Liberty High School and UCCS. He is an Eagle Scout from St. Patrick s Troop 268 and his Eagle project was the building of the Stations of the Cross prayer garden in St. Patrick s. He served as an Altar Server and Hospitality Minister along with assisting his father in numerous Knights activities (tootsie roll drive, food baskets, pancake breakfasts, free throw contest and church picnics). Continued on page 3 IN SERVICE TO ONE, IN SERVICE TO ALL Page 2 of 7

3 continued from page 2 Brian is also an Eagle Scout from St. Patrick s Troop 268 and his Eagle Project was the creation of the Rachael s Memorial Garden to include the gazebo and water fountain while the Knights assisted in the purchase of the Rachael Statue. He is a graduate of Liberty High School and Arizona State University where he now lives in Phoenix Arizona. Brian served as an Altar Server and Hospitality Minister along with assisting his dad in numerous Knights activities (tootsie roll drive, food baskets, pancake breakfasts, free throw contest and church picnics). Thank you, Sir Knight Ernie and Sidney, for the many ways you and your family have inspired and contributed to the St. Patrick Parish, the Diocese of Colorado Springs, Assembly 3049, and Council Ladies Auxiliary President, Jeanne Patalano We are having our first meeting with the new officers and members at 6:30, August , in the Bonzel Hall. All ladies are welcome! As we press on to the new, we wish to warmly Thank and bless the outgoing officers. These ladies served for two year s each, President, Irene Knudsen; Vice President, Deb Williams; Secretary, Nancy Lanning; Treasurer, Jeanne Patalano; Hostess, Joan Wermers; Sunshine Lady, Toni Seller; and Historian, Shirley Smith. Our new officers are President-Jeanne Patalano, Vice President-Rochelle LeMay, Secretary-Mary Ann Lamecker, Treasurer-Melissa Anderson, Hostess-Irene Knudsen, Historian-Vacant, and Sunshine Lady-Toni Seller, we ask for your prayers to guide us. We are in the midst of finalizing new by-laws. These include a stronger emphasis on awareness of our member s needs, especially in times of need. This is in conjunction with the Knights outreach program. We also look forward to a year of fun, faith and interaction with each other and the community. Christmas party news - Mark your calendars for November 30, 2018 our annual Christmas party Deb Williams is our hostess with the mostest on this event. It will be back at the Edelweiss by popular demand. More information will be heading out soon. We know the date sounds early but we have a community that seems to be always on the move, with community events, church outreach, and family that time of year and oh yes the faithful journey of Advent, a very good thing! IN SERVICE TO ONE, IN SERVICE TO ALL Page 3 of 7

4 Grand Knights Message, continued from page 1. Corporate Communion: We celebrated our first Rosary and Corporate Communion, as a Council, for the fraternal year on July 29. Deacon Jim Bachta led the Knights, Ladies, family members, and friends in praying the rosary together. We also had our fellow Brothers, from other Councils, participate in the Honor Guard as a sign of solidarity. Finally, we joined our fellow parishioners for some face-to-face fellowship in the Bonzel Hall. Our next Rosary and Corporate Communion will be on September 30, at the 0930 Mass see you there! We look forward to seeing our Brother Knights, Ladies, families, and friends at these upcoming August 2018 events: Wed, 1 Aug: 1830, Council Officers Meeting 4 8 Aug: Supreme Convention, Baltimore, MA SK Ernie & Sidney Rodriguez will be there! Sun, 5 Aug: 0700, Pancake Breakfast Wed, 8 Aug: 1830, Council Business Meeting Sun, 12 Aug: Father McGivney s 166th Birthday Wed, 15 Aug: Assumption of the Blessed Virgin Mary Wed, 15 Aug: 1900, Assembly 3049 Business Meeting Wed, 15 Aug: Submit K of C Form 1295 Semiannual Council Audit Report NLTD FS will submit Sun, 19 Aug: 1230, Parish Picnic Wed, 22 Aug: No Council Business Meeting; No Social Vivat Jesus! The parish calendar has Oktoberfest on either Saturday, October 29th. Please consider helping with grilling or bartending. Based on previous years, will need help with a beer run. If interested, in helping, please contact WGK Jaime. IN SERVICE TO ONE, IN SERVICE TO ALL Page 4 of 7

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7 Remember In Your Prayers Prayer Warrior Brothers and Sisters, please remember to keep the following in your prayers: Fr. Larry Solan Deacon Matt & Martha Kasper Cleta Jasper Karen & Terry Egan Joe & Peggy Solms Paul & Kay Turner Shirley & Les Munhollon Tom Britten Andrew Morgan Tom Elliot Dale & Lenor Misner Joe & Carol Cote Ken Coleman Vince Kierney Joanna Lopez Mel Wright Carey Brown Chuck Zeitvogel Ed & Georgene Survil Sister Marlou Ricke Shirley Smith Leo Schwartzenberg Father Jim Klein Nancy Lanning Andrew Marjan Irene Knudsen Stephen Borlas Dr. Tony Mediavilla Mabel Page Don Bartek Cy Depestel and Arlene Mary Rowland SD Jay Doherty & Family Gary Mesward George King Monsignor Donald Dunn Nora Gonzalez Claude Trujillo Larry Wermers PSD G. Thomas Harding Msgr. John Slattery Fr Mike Butler Fr Jim s Mother Dan Rolenc Butch Enderle Alan Balsick Nancy Davis Ashley Miller Joe Bauer Deacon Ken Huard & Family Mark Elio Konnor Michelle Seiler Hank Willemsen Russell Family Helen Fitchel Mary Lou Sherwood Carole Peck Knights Knews is published monthly by St. Patrick Knights of Columbus Council 9993 in Colorado Springs, CO. Corrections or submissions should be sent to the editor. If you have news, photos, or calendar items of interest to the Council, Ladies Auxiliary, or Assembly 3049, please submit them by the deadline (in electronic format if possible). Address all correspondence to: K of C Council 9993, 6455 Brook Park Drive, Colorado Springs, CO Council website: Facebook: Instagram: Editor: SK Steve Smitty Smith (smitty91845@gmail.com) Address, , or phone number changes or corrections, send to Paul Miller Jr. (pmillerj@gmail.com) Article Deadlines: 4th Wednesday of the Month Council Meetings are at the McGivney Room at 6:30 PM: 1st Wednesdays - Officers and interested members 2nd Wednesdays - Business Meeting - All members 4th Wednesday - Social Meeting with Ladies Auxiliary Assembly 3049 Meetings are at the McGivney Room at 7:00 PM on the 3rd Wednesday of each month. St. Patrick Council Officers Grand Knight: Jaime Santos, Chaplain:, Deputy Grand Knight: Ernie Rodriguez, Chancellor: John Lopez, Recorder: Tony Patalano, Financial Secretary: Paul Miller Jr., Treasurer: Steve Reed, Advocate: Greg Schymanski, Warden: Steve Smith, Inside Guard: Frank Peck, Outside Guard: Craig Seiler, Trustee 1 Yr: Jim Wermers, Trustee 2 Yr: Rick Losey, Trustee 3 Yr: Tom Britten, Lecturer: Jim Davis True charity consists in doing good to those who do us evil, and in thus winning them over. Saint Alphonsus Liguori IN SERVICE TO ONE, IN SERVICE TO ALL Page 7 of 7