KNIGHTS of COLUMBUS NEWSLETTER FATHER NICHOLAS RAUSCH OSB COUNCIL 1643 SAINT FRANCIS of ASSISI ASSEMBLY 1183 http://www.kofc1643.org Grand Knight: Michael R Colosi 360-870-5597 W00dbutcher63@yahoo.com Chaplain: Fr. Tim Ilgen Faithful Navigator: Randy Kinsey 253-301-7445 tofty49@yahoo.com Faithful Friar: Fr. Lawrence Gosselin Fraternal Benefits Information: Field Agent Tom Johnson in Gig Harbor at 1-253-857-5670 General Agent Jarrod Roth in Port Orchard at 1-360-475-0784 Knights of Columbus Customer Service at 1-800-380-9995 MARCH 2017, ISSUE NO. 2017-03 Knights of Columbus Newsletters are published monthly by Father Nicholas Rausch OSB Council 1643, 3420 78 th Avenue SE, Olympia WA 98501-9403. It is distributed to members of Knights of Columbus Father Nicholas Rausch OSB Council 1643. Postage is paid at Olympia, Washington. NEWSLETTER CO-EDITORS: Jim Pivec and Tom Brignole are the co-editors of our newsletter. Please send any articles for the newsletter to Jim or Tom by the 15 th of the month.. Jim s email address is jfpivec@gmail.com. Tom s email address is kbrignole@yahoo.com. If you do not have email, Jim s snail mail address is 2406 Dublin Drive NW Olympia WA 98502-3443. Brother Knights: As we all grow older and our membership ages and we find many brothers who have trouble seeing at night, and some can no longer drive. I am asking for your help on this matter; if you can pick up a brother and bring him to a meeting, or to another event, please contact me and let me know your phone number and what part of town you live in. OUR AGING MEMBERSHIP Brothers - if you are not able to get around to attend meetings and events, please don t be embarrassed to let me know so that I can connect you with a Brother Knight. Please remember that we all enjoy your fellowship and company so please contact me. My information is listed below. Darren E. Johnson PGK District Deputy - District 4 Cell Phone 253-709-4588 DD04@kofc-wa.org Page 1 of 20
GRAND KNIGHT S MESSAGE Gentlemen, Not much of consequence occurred in February, accept that the Team I hate the most won another Superbowl. Speaking of the afore mentioned game the Annual Superbowl Party and Chili Cookoff, went off without a hitch, Thanks to all who participated, a good time except for the conclusion was had by all. I would like to express my great appreciation to Sir Knight Ed Harrison for going above and beyond the call of duty by taking care of the council s semiannual audit. Your time and effort in this endeavor is greatly appreciated not only by myself, but, by all of the officers of this council. Upcoming Events for March: Wed. March 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd and 29th 40 Days for Life prayer and Fast 7AM to 7PM, Ash Wednesday. Thurs. 3/2 Council Bus. Meeting @ Columbian Hall 6PM Social and Rosary, 7PM meeting Fri. 3/3 Hall Board Fish Fry @ Columbian Hall doors open at 5:30 Dinner at 6PM, advance Sale Tickets are $15, $7 for Kids Meal $18 at the door. Contact Mike Colosi for Tickets 360-870-5597 Sat. 3/11 Annual St. Patrick Day celebration @ Sacred Hearts Hallen Hall, doors open at 6PM See Newsletter for details and Menu. Contact Mike Colosi for tickets. Sun. 3/19 Doughnut Sales at St. Mikes after 730 and 9:30 Masses. Respectfully, Michael R. Colosi, Grand Knight Father Nicholas Rausch OSB Council 1643 IMPORTANT NOTICE FOR THOSE COUNCIL MEMBERS WHO CURRENTLY RECEIVE THE PAPER VERSION OF THIS NEWSLETTER BY US MAIL Due to mounting costs to mail our monthly newsletter we are considering to replace the mailed version of the newsletter with having them available in the narthex of the 3 local churches - Saint Michael, Sacred Heart and Saint George. We know there are some Knights that are not able to get to church because of disability or other reasons and we don't want them to miss the monthly newsletter. If this is If your situation and you would like to continue receiving it, or you have concerns with this policy, we would like to hear from you. Please contact: Ron DeGroot at (360) 704-8822 ore-mail to ron1105@comcast.net Page 2 of 20
Name Badges Badges; If you need a name badge please contact John Zyrkowski, jztecpan@aol.com, 410-596- 0650. Name badges are available and come with a Knights emblem (1st-3rd or Formation - Knighthood degrees) or 4 th Degree emblem or both. There are over the pocket or magnetic model, you ll need to specify which one you want. You can also order a name badge for your spouse. Your first badge when joining the Council is free, after that the cost is $6 per badge. Please wear your badge for parish and other functions as it's great visibility for the our Council/Assembly and the Knights of Columbus overall. Can You Pray for Vocations for Just One Hour? Brother Knights, Father Jim Lee has requested that the Knights of Columbus pray for religious vocations at the St. Joseph Adoration Chapel at the St. Michael Downtown Church for one or more hours per week. We have designated Saturday & Sunday AM hours of 1AM, 2AM, or 3AM on March 4 th, 5 th, 11 th, 12 th, 18 th, 19 th, 25 th, and 26 th as our Knights of Columbus hours. Please call Tom Hruska at 360 561-5548 or e-mail hruska@wwdb.org to sign up for one or more of the above hours. Thank you. God bless you and your family. Drexel House Free Dinner Given by Council February 22 Another Drexel House Free Dinner was given by the Council on February 22, 2017. Over 27 Drexel House dwellers enjoyed a wonderful Chili Cook-off Dinner provided by Council members. Drexel House is a homeless shelter that has an 83% return rate to normal community life. This return rate may be the most successful in the nation. Servers [L-R]: Dennis Scott, Ralph Marriot, and Tom Hruska. Not shown John Zyrkowski, Chili dinners provided by John Zyrkowski, Sam Pellegrino, and Dan Miller Corn Bread provided by Ron and Elaine DeGroot Salad provided by Mike Colosi. Desserts provided by Ralph Marriot, Dennis Scott, and Tom Hruska. Page 3 of 20
Invitation to the Ladies! STATE BULLETIN The Washington State Council of the Knights of Columbus publishes a monthly bulletin. For members interested in viewing this publication it is available at: http://www.kofc-wa.org/bulletins/current.pdf Thursday, March 2 nd at 6:30 pm Hosted by Peggy Pursley 507 Seahawk St SE, Olympia 98503 Please RSVP so I may arrange enough seating Drinks will be provided Text or call 360-888-6794 Email Pursleyp2@comcast.net MARCH BIRTHDAYS Member Name Date Member Name Date Justin M Weiler Mar 1 James F Swan Mar 17 George L Crawford Mar 2 Marc J Litten Mar 18 Daniel G Sergent Mar 2 Patrick W J Norton Mar 19 Tom C Targus Mar 4 Charles L Winne Mar 19 Louis J Kesthely Jr Mar 5 Jose Ybarra Mar 19 Lawrence A Roberts Mar 7 John A C Anderson Mar 20 Richard J Pecor Mar 8 Joseph M Schumacher Mar 22 Anton Juarez Mar 9 Philip R Kelley Mar 23 Karl L Hoffman Mar 12 Michael H Walsh Mar 24 Scott M Wiederholt Mar 12 Michael G Brennan Mar 25 Jacob J Berschauer II Mar 13 Donald W Jackson Mar 25 James P Fischer Mar 16 Norman H Bomkamp Mar 26 Dcn Terry T Barber Mar 17 Fred J Iverson Mar 26 Scott A Lindblom Mar 17 Larry E Weniger Mar 29 Please Keep in Your Prayers Walt Dale Ron DeGroot Ray DeTerra Family Whitney Johnson John Kramer Sam Pellegrino Meg Pivec Dennis Perez Ed Sauley Jose Ybarra Nancy Zyrkowski Page 4 of 20
Knights in Action, Mass For Life, Lacey, WA, January 23, 2017 Knights from l-r, Tom Mitchell, Ron DeGroot, Tom Hruska and Don Bunz set up the parking area and cones the day before the event. The Knights of Council 1643 & Assembly 1183 organized and directed parking for the estimated 1,700 people who attended the Archdiocese of Seattle Jubilee Mass for Life held at Saint Martin s University Pavilion in Lacey. Today is a day for us to thank God for the gift of life, to proclaim that all human life should be protected, Bishop Eusebio Elizondo told the people attending the Mass. Knights of Council 1643 & Assembly 1183 of Olympia, WA carbo and caffine up in preparation of guiding vehicles for the 2500 plus people who attended the Mass For Life. 4 th Degree Honor Guard for the Mass for Life from l-r Mike Colosi, DM, Paul Swortz, Chip Dowd, Anthony Pellegrino, Randy Kinsey, David Gedrose, & Ed Liloc. Page 5 of 20
FAITHFUL NAVIGATOR S MESSAGE Dear Brothers and Sir Knights: The Lenten season is upon us and I pray everyone has a glorious Lenten season of fasting, prayer and almsgiving as we await Easter and He Is Risen! There will be many opportunities to practice our faith with soup suppers and Stations of the Cross and many other Parish Lenten activities. As many know the 2nd Thursday of the month evening meal is Knight s Night at The Community Kitchen (TCK) located in the Salvation Army building in Olympia. The majority of the crew are Knights and Knight s wives taking the opportunity to serve others and the meal is provided anonymously by a fellow Knight. This year Holy Thursday falls on the 2nd Thursday in March and we will serve a special meal that evening, a Knight s breakfast. We will be making and serving pancakes, hard boiled, decorated eggs, and ham. It has all the makings of a great meal as Sir Knight Keith Underwood will be doing the cooking! So if you re looking for an opportunity to give back this Lent and would like to check out TCK please give me a call. The 4th Degree Exemplification at Hallen Hall on Saturday 11 FEB turned out to be a well-attended and awesome event. The Honoree was our own Sir Knight Donald Robbins and his biography in the ceremonial hand out was truly amazing, interesting, and humbling. He s spent his life giving and doing for others, a man for all to emulate. Our Assembly was blessed with six new Sir Knights Tim Ahles, Ron Fiman, Tom Mitchell, Jim Robbins, Joe Scuderi, and Don Speiles. Our Assembly s Color Guard provide Row Captains represented by Color Corps Commander Korey Wessel, District Marshall Mike Colosi, Ron DeGroot, Karl Hoffman, and Manny Valez who performed flawlessly. The lunch was made possible by the efforts of Sam & Anthony Pellegrino, Dan Miller, and Ron DeGroot. Mike Colosi received a Patriotic Coin from the District Master, Don Speiles won a sword raffled off to one of the new Sir Knights, and Maxine Fiman won a beautiful ladies rosary. Thanks to all who helped make this event memorable, from planning, set up, tending bar, and especially clean up, you know who you are! In Peace to Serve, Randy Kinsey Faithful Navigator St. Francis of Assisi, Assembly 1183 Tofty49@yahoo.com 253-301-7445 Page 6 of 20
In an age old military tradition of recognizing those who go above and beyond in service to others the Faithful Navigator presented 4 th Degree coins to a few Worthy Sir Knights. The 4 th Degree coins are engraved with the Assembly s number 1183 and a serial number making each one unique. To Sam Pellegrino for coordinating and supervising the meals served at the Veteran s Appreciation Dinner and the March for Life lunch at Sacred Heart, and for his involvement in the Memorial Mass and Council Christmas Party. To Corbett Thornton, Faithful Scribe, for his timely and accurate submission of Assembly meeting minutes, proofing of articles and story boards, and helping out with donuts and serving monthly at The Community Kitchen. To Phil Kelley, Faithful Comptroller, for hand writing and mailing out membership cards, preparing and submitting all reports in a timely fashion and serving donuts at SMP every month. Page 7 of 20
4th Degree Exemplification Ceremony, Hallen Hall, February 11, 2017 Alan, Jim & with their father Don Robbins Ron & Maxine Fiman Tom & Eleonore Mitchell Tim Ahles with Tom Pursley Don Speiles with sister and brother in law Joe Scuderi The Knight Musketeers, Ron DeGroot, Manny Valez, Mike Colosi, Korey Wessel, & Karl Hoffman Honoree Don Robbins & Fr. Peter Tynan Page 8 of 20
Knights in Action Lunch Prep for Special Olympics Basketball Tournament, 29 Jan 2107 Darren Johnson DD, Michael Reffner and Ralph Marriott discussing the count of bologna sandwiches and cookies required. Knights of Council 1643 & Assembly 1183 prepared over 360 lunches for the Special Olympic athletes participating in the Basketball championship on 29 January, 2017 in Olympia, WA. Joanne Johnson, Ralph Marriott, Vicki Kinsey and Fred Weisdepp prepare sandwiches for the sack lunches. Keith Underwood far right coordinated the use of the kitchen at SMP and procured all the resources and supplies for preparing, and assembling the sack lunches. Page 9 of 20
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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Day of the Unborn Child Saturday, March 25th The Feast of the Annunciation PLEASE PRAY THE ROSARY AND ATTEND MASS AT YOUR PARISH IMPLORING GOD S GRACE THAT ALL PARENTS WILL CHOOSE LIFE The Knights of Columbus has been a leader in the pro-life movement for over 40 years. The Knights of Columbus Day of the Unborn Child is an opportunity for Knights to stand up and speak out against the evils of abortion. The Knights of Columbus Day of the Unborn Child, always a successful event throughout the Order, to come together with friends and family to host a variety of prayer programs within their parishes and their communities that show our never-ending commitment to unborn children and their mothers. LOCAL SCHEDULE INFORMATION: St. George Parish Divine Liturgy at 7:00 PM Rosary for Life after Divine Liturgy Sacred Heart Parish Mass at 9:00 AM Rosary for Life after Mass St. Michael Parish Mass at 9:00 AM Rosary for Life after Mass Questions: Call Ron DeGroot 360-704-8822 Page 11 of 20
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Knights in action, March For Life, Olympia, WA, January 23, 2017 Knights from Council 1643 & Assembly 1183, Lacey, WA prepare lunch of hot dogs, beef barley soup, lemonade, and coffee for the participants of the Washington State March for Life conducted at the Washington State Capitol on 23 rd January, 2017. The Knights served appx 200 people. Knights from l-r, Bill Bowman, GN Mike Colosi, Sam Contino, Tom Cofield and Ed Harrison. Left Dan Miller and Chef Sam Pellegrino prepare the beef barley soup. Right Ralph Marriott, Denny Perez, Phil Descouteaux, and Corbett Thornton serve soup and hot dogs to the hungry participants. After the March for Life, participants enjoyed a refreshing lunch which was provided by the Knights of Columbus at Sacred Heart s Hallen Hall Page 13 of 20
The Olympia Knights of Columbus Council 1643 invites you to our Annual St. Patrick s Day Banquet Saturday March 11 th Hallen Hall, Sacred Heart Church 816 Bowker St. SE, Lacey Social: 6:00pm (after 5:00pm Mass) Dinner: 6:30pm Menu Authentic Dubliner Salad Choice of Entree Chef Sam O Pellegrino s Tender Corned Beef Brisket OR Paddy O Colosi s Oven Baked Salmon Classic Irish Boiled Potatoes and Cabbage Irish Parselied Whole Baby Carrots Traditional Irish Soda Bread DESSERT Chocolate Mint Ice Cream Sundae Coffee, Tea, and Water Microbrew and Domestic Irish beer, wine, and soda available for purchase Food prepared, cooked, and served cafeteria style by KC Members Please indicate Beef or Salmon when purchasing tickets. $15.00 Adult, $8.00 Kids 7-12, Under 6 Free Tickets are advance sale; please mail checks payable to: KofC 1643, PO Box 3511, Lacey 98509 Contact Mike Colosi 360-870-5597 or W00dbutcher63@yahoo.com for more information Page 14 of 20
Knight of the Month for February 2017: Brother Michael Colosi The Officers of Fr. Nicholas Rausch OSB Council 1643 have selected Mike Colosi to be the Knight of The Month for February 2017. This award is is one of the highest that can be awarded to a Knight. Brother Mike is in his second year as Grand Knight for our Council. Since Joining the Knights in 2009 Mike has been a very active Brother Knight and has held an Officer position in one capacity or another in both the Council and Assembly. Outside Guard Warden Recorder DGK and Finally GK Council 1643 Hall Board Member Columbian Hall Manager (Present) Faithful Captain, Faithful Nav. Color Corp Cmdr., Trustee in Assembly 1183 and Current District Marshal. You can usually find Mike in the thick of things at almost all Knight Events, if not tending bar, working in the Kitchen Cooking as a substitute for resident chefs, selling tickets to events or as host at events lately. Mike and his Wife Leticia were marred in July of 1988 by Fr. Nicholas Rausch OSB (for who the council is named) at Sacred Heart Parish in Lacey where Mike is also a member of The Holy Name Society for any years and can be seen serving at the Annual Crab Feed held there. Mike is also active at St. Mikes, where you will see him working at the Parish Picnic in the Summer and other events. Mike and Leticia have two Daughters Patty and Annalisa. Patty is a recent Magna Cum Laude Graduate of Seattle University now living and working in Baltimore and attempting to get her Master s Degree. Annalisa is an 8th Grader at St. Michael s School in Olympia and very active in Volleyball for St. Mike s and Capital VBC. Mike is a General Contractor and the results of his high quality work can be seen at Columbian hall where major renovations have taken place the past several years. You can also see some of Mikes Handiwork at Holy Theophany Monastery, where he built the Outdoor Chapel for the Nuns Pilgrimage in the Spring. I would like to thank the Knights of Columbus for giving me the opportunity to become a part of the Greatest organization,(accept for The US Army) it has ever been my honor to be a member. Thank you Worthy Grand Knight Mike for all that you do for The Knight of Columbus, Sacred Heart, St. Mike's, St Georges Byzantine and out Community. We are honored to have you as a Brother Knight and Grand Knight of our Council. Page 15 of 20
Family of the Month for February 2017: Brother Ed and Dani Sauley The Father Nicholas Rausch OSB Council 1643 Family of the month for February is Ed and Dani Sauley. General ED SAULEY FAMILY Brother Ed Sauley is an Honorary Life Member in the Knights. Ed and Dani Sauley have been involved in Pro- Life efforts for over 40 years. Married for 55 years, they have six children and thirteen grandchildren. They moved to the Seattle area in 1967 and were parishioners at St. Thomas Parish, Riverton. Upon moving to Olympia in 1977 they became actively involved and over the years held leadership positions in different ministries at Sacred Heart parish. All six children are college graduates. Four of their boys have served honorably in the armed forces. Three continue to serve at this time. Church In 1975, Ed Sauley served in the ministry of Master Catechist, commissioned by Archbishop Most Reverend Raymond Hunthausen to work in the formation of other catechists. This commission authorized Ed to carry on the ministry and at the same time challenged him to perform with care, joy, faith, and Eucharistic devotion. He has been instrumental in facilitating religious education classes and confirmation classes for youth & adult Catholics. Dani supported him with her time and talents in these efforts. In 1984/85, Ed and Dani completed the two year archdiocese and Seattle University course, A Call to grow, which encouraged them to become more involved in church and community activities. The following shows that they took this training very seriously. - Ed and Dani were very supportive and active at Holy Family School in Lacey, WA. In the late 70s and 80s. Dani was volunteer secretary and Ed served as a director. He has recently served as a H.F.S.board member. - Ed helped establish Boy Scout Troop 007 at Lacey s Sacred Heart Parish and became the boy s first scoutmaster. He was merit badge counselor for seven badges and archdiocesan religious emblems award chairman for the area. He was responsible for many scouts receiving their religious awards. All of his sons are Eagle Scouts having benefited from life and religious training by their parents. - In the early 90s, Ed was an executive member of the Seattle Archdiocesan Pastoral Council for the South Sound Deanery. Their input helped form the Mission Statement for the Archdiocese and provided valuable direction for the future. - Ed and Dani helped in the development of the Byzantine Rite Catholic Church in Olympia. This was well known by their friend Archbishop Murphy who had Ed speak for him on pro-life issues. In 1995, Archbishop Murphy asked Ed to establish a respect life committee for the archdiocese. Ed became the first facilitator of the then newly established Archdiocesan Respect Life Committee. - In 2000, Seattle Archbishop Brunette officially thanked Ed for all his work with the archdiocese. - Ed and Dani continued their support of Olympia, WA s St. George Byzantine Catholic Church. They formally became Byzantine Catholics in 2000 as they continue their Pro-Life work. - Dani is Sacred Heart Parish s representative. to Pregnancy Aid which is located at St. Michael parish in Olympia, WA and is also the treasurer of that organization. - Ed has been a past president of Sacred Heart Parish s Holy Name Society and Past President of the Parish Council. Council The Sauley family has long been the Council 1643 Pro Life Family, and Pro Life representatives to St Michael and St. George parishes. They were directly involved in the Knights of Columbus memorials to the pre-born at those locations. At council meetings, Ed is a constantly reminding the membership of who they are and what they represent. Ed Page 16 of 20
gives great credit to council 1643 and all Knights of Columbus for being deeply involved with right to life and for walking the talk of Pro Life. Ed helps out at the Council level whenever possible, as a driver, a painter, and any other function that needs his assistance. He is a Jack of many trades and the council uses him accordingly. He has been on several committees to initiate or continue the good work of the Council 1643 in the Western Washington area. Ed is a 4 th Degree Knight, and has held the offices of Captain and Faithful Navigator. At a recent 4 th Degree exemplification, he was selected as the Guest Honoree for 2011! Sauleys and being assured of the value of life, many of them carried these lessons with them when they left and were welcomed back into their homes. This program is open to all, without religious prejudice of any kind, due to the benevolence and devotion to life of the Sauley family. The photograph below depicts the Sauleys offering aid and assistance to these young women in association with their Planned Parenting Pregnancy Aid. Dani and Ed with Norma McCorvey at the Knights of Columbus sponsoredpro life Conference "It's About Life" in the Tri-Cities. Ed and Dani Sauley at the 2011 4 th Degree Exemplification As Washington State Knights of the Columbus Pro-Life Co-Chairman (West Side), Ed s time is primarily spent representing the Knights as a beacon of hope in the promotion of the Gospel for Life. His activities and Dani s support carry him beyond the council chamber to focus on important Pro Life issues in the community and around the state. Dani and Ed are shown below with Norma McCorvey at the Knights of Columbus sponsored Pro life conference, "It's About Life" in the Tri-Cities area of Southern Washington. This was a tremendous event that highlighted the pro life movement in still another part of Washington State. Ed is also editor of the Human Life of Thurston County News Letter an informative publication designed to highlight local Pro Life activities and God s plan for prospective parents. Ed and Dani cooperatively established Shelter Home for Pregnant Teens, a program initiated by the Knights of Columbus. They have hosted approximately 15 teenage girls for periods as long as 4 months, during which those girls felt safe and secure and ultimately carried their babies to birth. Under the guidance of Dani and Ed, many other teens have realized that there are alternatives to abortion and have chosen life. Many of the teens come from distressed families and yet, after living with the Page 17 of 20 Pregnancy Aid Dani is treasurer of Pregnancy Aid (located at St Michael Parish in Olympia as well as being treasurer of Human Life of Thurston County and Show the Truth Washington State. Both Ed and Dani have both been involved with pro life activities for over 40 years. Talking with Dani, one can tell in her voice that she is a firm advocate for life and has passed this morality down to all of their children. Dani used to pull her children out of school for Pro Life marches, showing the importance and priority of this mission in their lives. Their daughter, Danielle, got started early in life in this mission by distributing roses to State Legislators on the day of the Capitol march. After that, Danielle was hooked on life!
The Sauley children, Danielle, Edward III, Eric, Michael, Marcus, and David are spread all over the country. Every Sauley child s family is also involved with the Pro Life movement after having been given the gift of life and Catholic upbringing by the Sauley s. Even the grandchildren are involved. Shown below are Sauley Grandchildren from Oregon being serenaded, outside of Planned Parenthood, by a very dear friend, Mel Paulson, RIP from Sacred Heart Parish in Lacey. from Archbishop Murphy thanking him for his efforts there. These activities prove that Ed, and his wife as well, were, and always have been, firm Pro Life advocates, carrying the banner for Knights all over the Nation. Ed and Dani have also been successful in recruiting other Knights to this cause as well as finding hope in places one might have never imagined. In the following photograph, Dani is shown counseling two young Christians who accepted her advice, evidence that the book s cover doesn t tell the whole story or how good the story may turn out with the right authors guided by a good agent! One grand-daughter is currently receiving a scholarship at a Catholic High School, in Portland, OR, for a first hand essay on My Experience in the Pro Life Arena. Another granddaughter, along with her parents, was responsible for raising $6000.00 via a Knights of Columbus Baby Bottle Campaign at their parish in Louisiana. The Sauley family ethic and devotion is indeed spread widely! Ed and his whole family work in support of the annual Mass for Life at St. Martin s Pavilion and the March for Life at our state's capitol in Olympia, WA, and are very much involved in the Knights of Columbus Pro-Life Luncheon at St. Michael Parish, in Olympia, following the march. Ed is a leader with the "It's about Life Conference" which invites prominent speakers to promote the Gospel of Life. Ed was responsible for bringing Priests for Life s Fr. Frank Pavone to the It's about Life Conference in Puget Sound. Dani is shown below with Janet Moreno of Priests for Life and guest speaker, Fr Frank Pavone. As a student of the use of visual images in bringing about cultural change, Ed and Dani were able to formally established Show the Truth Washington State, a 501c3 nonprofit organization which travels to colleges and universities, witnessing to the horrors of abortion. In the early 90s, Ed was actively involved with Operation Rescue in the Northeast, US. He is very proud of a letter Conclusion Dani just doing her thing! Ed and Dani and their entire family have made Pro Life the principal focus of their life s work. As can be said of the Knights of Columbus, Ed and Dani do indeed walk the talk. Ed and Dani have spent their lives training their own children and other people to respect life and have given countless, selfless hours to the concept that we should respect life at every stage of its existence. In these times where the value of life, from conception to natural death, is being questioned, it is difficult to see where any other life s vocation could be as important as that undertaken by the Sauley family. It is surely fitting and proper that the Knights of Columbus honor the Sauley family in selecting them as the National Knights of Columbus Family of the Year 2011. Thank you, Brother Ed and Dani, for all that you continue to do, and congratulations on being selected as our Family of the Month for February. Note: Recently, Ed is having a little heart problem and is very appreciative of all the prayers of his fellow Knights. He says because of them he is still looking at the right side of the grass! Thanks again! Page 18 of 20
Plan for this Tax Day and into the Future April 15 (tax day) is right around the corner. It s become popular this time of year to encourage the opening of an IRA or similar retirement annuity, or the depositing of additional funds into an existing account, as a tax-savings vehicle. Or perhaps someone has tried to convince you to open an account, touting the rate of interest that money in one of these accounts can earn. Let me join the chorus of folks encouraging you to open or add funds to an annuity, but for a different reason. Certainly, contributing money to a Knights of Columbus annuity will allow you to save some money on your income tax return. And, our annuities do pay a very competitive interest rate, consistent with our primary goal of absolute safety of principal. Opening or adding to an annuity for these reasons, however, strikes me as taking a short-term view of a product that is designed to provide long-term security. How much security? How does retirement income that you cannot outlive guaranteed sound to you? Here at the Knights of Columbus, you can open a retirement annuity for as little as $300. Consistent and disciplined savings placed into that annuity over time can guarantee you an income at retirement that you cannot outlive. That guarantee along with the fact that no one has ever lost money left in a Knights of Columbus annuity (remember absolute safety of principal) really will provide you with peace of mind. A Knights of Columbus Agent is happy to meet with you at your convenience and in your home to explain in detail the benefits of opening a Knights of Columbus annuity, along with the benefits of our top-rated life insurance, disability income and long-term care insurance plans. Please contact General Agent Jarrod Roth's office, or your local Agent today for more information. Jarrod Roth General Agent 11712 (360) 475-0784 rothagencymail@kofc.com Page 19 of 20
MARCH 1, 2017 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 3420 78 th AVENUE SE OLYMPIA WA 98501-9403 Non-Profit Org. U.S. POSTAGE PAID Olympia, WA permit No 276 RETURN SERVICE REQUESTED March 2017 Wed 1 Wed 1 Thu 2 Fri 3 Wed 8 Sat 11 Council Officers Meeting @ Columbian Hall 6 PM 1 st Degree Exemplification Ceremony 7:30 PM 40 Days for Life prayer & fast 7 AM to 7 PM Council Business Meeting @ Columbian Hall 5 PM social & rosary. Business meeting @ 7:30 PM Fish Fry 6 PM @ Columbian Hall 40 Days for Life prayer & fast 7 AM to 7 PM St. Pat s Day Dinner 6 PM Social, 6:30 PM Dinner @ Sacred Heart Hallen Hall Wed 15 40 Days for Life prayer & fast 7 AM to 7 PM Thu 16 Thu 16 Sun 19 4 th Degree Officers Meeting 5:45PM @ Columbian Hall Squires Meeting 7:30 PM @ Columbian Hall Donut Sales after 7:30 & 9:30 Masses @ St. Mike s Wed 22 40 Days for Life prayer & fast 7 AM to 7 PM Thu 23 4 th Degree Assembly Social, Rosary & Meeting 6:30 PM @ Columbian Hall Sat 25 Day of the Unborn Child See Page 11 Wed 29 40 Days for Life prayer & fast 7 AM to 7 PM April 2017 Mon 3 Wed 5 Thu 6 Thu 13 Thu 13 Sun 16 Council Officers Meeting @ Columbian Hall 6 PM 1 st Degree Exemplification Ceremony 7:30 PM 40 Days for Life prayer & fast 7 AM to 7 PM Council Business Meeting @ Columbian Hall 5 PM social & rosary. Business meeting @ 7:30 PM 4 th Degree Officers Meeting 5:45PM @ Columbian Hall Squires Meeting 7:30 PM @ Columbian Hall Donut Sales after 7:30 & 9:30 Masses @ St. Mike s Wed 19 Drexel House Wed 19 4 th Deg Officers Mtg 5:45 PM @ Columbian Hall Thu 27 4 th Degree Assembly Social, Rosary & Meeting 6:30 PM @ Columbian Hall Page 20 of 20