Knight Line Newsletter Knights of Columbus Council #6413 and Assembly #2781 Portland, Texas July 2018 OFFICER S COUNCIL #6413 MEETING Thursday 5th RE Bldg. Conference Room 7:15 p.m. Worthy Brother Knights, In service to One - In service to all MEETING REMINDERS MONTHLY COUNCIL #6413 MEETING Thursday 12th OLMC Parish Hall Meal 7:15pm Installation 8:15pm 4TH DEGREE COUNCIL #2781 MEETING Thursday 19th OLMC Parish Hall Meal 7:00 p.m. Meeting 8:00 p.m. KofC members are invited and encouraged to attend these meetings. You ll find out what s going on in our council and assembly and you will be able to take an active part by expressing your views and opinions on the issues. Grand Knights Comments This is my last letter for this fraternal year as your Grand Knight. I just want to thank everyone for the support that I received throughout the year. At our last meeting, we selected our officers for this fraternal year. I want to introduce to you our new Grand Knight, Ramy Ochoa and our Deputy Grand Knight Tom Yardley. I have the utmost confidence that our new leaders will get our council going and they are going to need all our support. Familial and occupational responsibilities indeed hinder (in a good way) all that needs to get done. For this reason, I urge all our officers and Brother Knights to talk to others that are not coming to meetings and invite them to get involved in one aspect or another. I, as your new First-Year Trustee, will do whatever I can to assist our new GK and DGK in whatever area I may be needed. I want to thank our officers for saying YES! Now on to business. It seems that the pressing issue, aside from membership, is our Bar-B-Que pit. As we all know, it is on its (literally) last leg. Generating funds and for this is going to be a challenge that we are going to have to take on in this next year. I am confident that if we work together, we can hopefully have a new pit for us to continue to raise funds for others. Let s try to make that happen. I want to again thank all my Brother Knights for the great time I had being your Grand Knight. Dear Lord let us all come together in this new year for the sake of all others. Give us the strength to do you honor in everything that we think, say, and do. We as this in your mighty name, AMEN. Your Brother in Christ Mario Solis Que Viva Christo Rey! THANK YOU KNIGHTS!! Many thanks to all the Knights who helped out on the many.. Continued on PG5
Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday 1 2 3 4 5 6 17 4th of July! Officer's Meeting RE bldg. 7:15 p.m. Birthdays! Blood Drive 8:00 a.m. - 1 p.m. Team C Breakfast Greg Young 9:30 a.m. KC BBQ chicken & sausage sale Team D Butch Rowe Gene Broerman Jr.-62 28 39 10 4 11 5 12 6 13 7 Gene Broerman-63 15 9 10 16 11 17 12 18 13 19 14 20 15 21 Exemplification: 1st Degree OLMC Parish Hall 6:30PM 11 Arnold Castillo-58 Dempsy Rowe-58 Michael Tressider-52 Mario Solis-50 Open Council Meeting Meal 7:30 p.m. Installation of Officers 8 p.m. 4th Degree Assembly Meeting 7:00 p.m. OLMC Parish Hall Loyd Miller Jr.-56 Eric Peterson-70 Matthew Heger-33 Teodoro Leal Jr.-56 16 22 1723 18 24 19 25 20 26 21 27 22 28 14 8 KC Vigil Practice 5:30 p.m. Mass 6 p.m Ladies Night Out Aurelio Garcia Jr.-53 Rev. John Vega-70 Eddie Rojas-72 John Panek-64 Paul Steen-52 Robert Rodriguez-44 James Shamess-27 Benjamin Mumme-60 Michael Carter-66 23 29 24 30 25 31 26 27 28 29 Joshua Stevens-29 30 31 Vincent Rodriguez-31 Hewet Ruiz-31 May God grant you success in all your endeavors. May He give you the grace to stand up for what is right and courage to fight for the truth. On your special day, we just want to remind you that we are always and forever praying for you. And in the end, it s not the years in your life that count. It s the life in your years, Happy Birthday!!! Page 2
COUNCIL OFFICERS FOR FRATERNAL YEAR 2018-2019 GRAND KNIGHT: (Ramiro Ochoa) The Grand Knight is responsible for the welfare of the council. He presides over council meetings; acts as an ex-officio member of all committees, appoints a membership and programming director, convenes officers for a monthly meeting, and ensures all necessary reports are submitted to the state and Supreme Council. He should also be aware of the council s financial status and ensure that his signature appears on all checks drawn. CHAPLAIN: (TBA) The Chaplain is the spiritual advisor of the council. He is expected to make a report at council meetings on religious matters. The Grand Knight appoints a priest in accordance with any rules established by the bishop of the diocese to serve as council chaplain. DEPUTY GRAND KNIGHT: (Thomas Yardley) The Deputy Grand Knight is second in command. He assists the Grand Knight with council affairs and fulfills all duties assigned to him by the Grand Knight. Should the Grand Knight be absent from a council meeting, the Deputy Grand Knight will preside. He performs this function by appointing, training and delegating members, attending special functions, communicating council goals and directing, monitoring, and evaluating council activities. CHANCELLOR: (Dempsy Butch Rowe) The Chancellor has a variety of responsibilities. Primarily, he assists the Grand Knight and the deputy grand knight in the execution of their duties and oversees the council in both their absences. He is charged with strengthening the members interests in council activities. The chancellor is chairman of the admission committee and a member of the Columbian Squires circle ceremonial team. RECORDER: (TBA) The Recorder is similar to a court reporter or a secretary. He is responsible for maintaining a true record of all actions of the council and its correspondence. FINANCE SECRETARY: (Alvin Saathoff) The Financial Secretary is appointed by the Supreme Knight, upon recommendation of the council. His main area of responsibilities is maintaining all financial and membership records. He collects and receives all moneys from all sources, including annual dues from council members. He also handles supply orders for the council officers and members, filing the Report of Officer (#185), and submitting all membership transactions to the Supreme Council. TREASURER: (Brad Warner) The Treasurer is responsible for the safekeeping and maintaining records of all council funds and accounts. He is responsible for depositing money into the council s accounts and provides a certificate of such monies to the Grand Knight. He is also responsible for payment of all expenses. LECTURER: (Kyle Nohavitza) The Lecturer is appointed by the Grand Knight to provide both educational and entertaining programs to the council. He is responsible for the Good of the Order portion of council meetings. In order to provide members with informative and educational programs, he must be knowledgeable and aware of all council programming. ADVOCATE: (William Bill Reeves) The Advocate is the legal representative of the council and serves as the council s attorney at trials and investigations of any interest to the council. While he does not need to be a member of the legal profession, he should be familiar with the council by-laws, the Order s Charter, Constitution and Laws, Methods of Conducting a Council Meeting, and Robert s Rules of Order. WARDEN: (Greg Young) The Warden is the watchdog for council property and degree paraphernalia, except the property of the financial secretary, treasurer and recorder. He is also responsible for setting up the council chambers for meetings and ceremonial work. During ceremonial exemplifications, he will appoint and supervise guards. INSIDE GUARDS: (Arnold Castillo) OUTSIDE GUARD: (Gerardo Ochoa Jr.) The guards have similar responsibilities, but distinct differences. The Outside Guard tends to the outer door admitting visitors and members to the inner door. Once at the inner door, the Inside Guard checks to make sure that their membership cards are current. TRUSTEES: (1st Year Mario Solis, 2nd Year Al Arguijo and 3rd Year TBA) The Trustees consists of three members elected by the council and the Grand Knight, who serves as chairman of the board. They oversee the work of the Financial Secretary and Treasurer, and with the Deputy Grand Knight serve on the council s retention committee. During council elections, only the threeyear trustee is voted on, with the others moving on to become two-and one-year trustees, respectively. Page 3
JULY 2018 CALENDAR EVENTS: Prayer to Mary Queen of the Knights Our Lady, Queen of the Knights, bless all the activities of our order. Keep us true to the pledge to extend the kingship of thy Divine Son on earth. Through Thine intercession, win for us the grace ever to exemplify in our public and private lives, the virtues, which should characterize those specially dedicated to the service of the heavenly court. Make us always aware that as your Knights we are constantly observed, our faith judged and our order appreciated. Accept O Mary, this renewed pledge of fealty and devotion of thy servants, the Knights of Columbus. Amen. KofC BREAKFAST & BLOOD DRIVE (Sun. 8th) Come enjoy a variety of breakfast taquitos, pancakes, fruits, coffee, juice, etc. after 8:30 a.m. Mass. Greg Young, Team C : David Calderon, Roland Chavez, Vincent Gagliardi, Jose Mariscal, Kyle Nohavitza, Robert Kyle, Mario Solis, Felix Trevino, Kevin Vroom, Matt Heggar, Roger Sanchez and Tom Yarley. Also as a faithful supporter of an important need, our council holds its Blood Drive from 8:00 a.m. till 1:00 p.m. for the benefit of members, families, and any parishioner of Our Lady of Mount Carmel who may need blood in the future. Donors will be treated to free Hooks baseball tickets. MONTHLY MEETING (Thurs. 12th) Brother Knights and families, join the officers and other members for our first meeting of the new fraternal year. This will be an OPEN MEETING (spouses and family invited to meeting) featuring the INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS and a Sumner-Time meal hamburgers, with cheese, & TOASTED buns With ALL Of The TEXAS Fix'ens with A Special "Secret Sauce" That Brother Butch Rowe (Cook) Has Formulated To Be The BEST Burger You Have Ever Tasted. Pre-meeting dinner at 7:15 p.m. KNIGHT'S CHOIR AND VIGIL MASS (Sat. 14th) The KofC choir will be singing at the Saturday evening (6:00 p.m.) Mass. Practice at the Daily Chapel at 5:30 p.m. All brother Knights are invited to participate. The "ASTOR Restaurant at 5533 Leopard St. Corpus Christi, TX. at 7:30 pm for 15 to 20 Guest. (Open Menu) & (Bar Drinks Available). CHICKEN & SAUSAGE SALE (Sun. 15th 8:30 a.m. and 11 a.m. Masses) The monthly BBQ chicken and sausage is being offered at 8:30 a.m. to 12 p.m. noon. Cost: 1/2 chicken $4.00, whole chicken $8.00, sausage $6.00 per link. Team D Butch Rowe: Ray Chavez, Tucker Copeland, Dan King, Ervey Martinez, Benny Mumme, Adrian Saldivar, Ram Ochoa, Paul Steen, David Howard, Larry Luerhing and Loc Nguyen. 1st DEGREE (Tues. 17th) OLMC Parish Hall. Registration at 6:30 p.m. Invite eligible Catholic men to join our council. Submit Form 100 s for approval at our June 11th regular meeting. KEEP IN PRAYER Fr. Jerry Zurovetz Patricia Fairchild Chobie Stringham Gilbert Hinojosa Carlene Reid Tom Cass Fr. Piotr PRAYER FOR THE SICK: Dear Jesus, Devine Physician and Healer of the sick, we turn to You in this time of illness. O dearest Comforter of the Troubled, alleviate our worry and sorrow with Your entle love, and grant us the grace and strength to accept this burden. Dear God, we place our worries in your hands. We ask that You restore Your servant to health again. Above all, grant us the grace to acknowledge Your holy will and know that whatsoever You do, You do for the love of us. Amen Page 4
JULY 2018 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS As directors of the recent Teens ACTS Retreat, Sir Knight Ramiro Ochoa, Lydia Jaramillo, Michelle Steen, Lauren Copeland, Gilbert Hernandez and Alyssa Villarreal wish to express their thanks to the Knights of Columbus, Catholic Daughters, Guadalupanas, and to the preparers of a very enjoyable return meal, etc. for their help and involvement in a very successful retreat for our youth. The Knights along with numerous parish members volunteered to help out on the 50 year Jubilee reception that was held after each mass for Fr. Mark during the weekend. We graciously thank him for 50 years of Loving Service in the Religious Life to all of us! Thank you brother Knights for all you do! Vivat Jesus!! View all Council Event pictures and more on: OLMC Flicker: http://www.flickr.com/photos/olmcportlandtx/ OLMC Facebook: Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, Portland, TX Page 5
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KofC 2018 TEAMS NO BBQ NO BBQ NO BBQ D Butch Rowe Team NO BBQ A NO BBQ B C Daniel for Daniel Estrada Estrada C B Daniel Greg Young Estrada D Butch Rowe A Al Saathoff B Daniel Estrada C Greg Young Brother Knightʼs, please review the monthly 2018 yearly calendars for your planning purpose(s). If you are a Team Lead and you change with someone, it is your responsibility for the month you have been assigned in ensuring your event is covered. If you are on a cooking team and will be unable to help cook, as a courtesy please let the Team Lead know!swapping assigned day(s) requires prior approval from Grand Knight or Deputy Grand Knight. PLEASE SUPPORT YOUR COOKING TEAM!! Page 7
OLMC Knights of Columbus Msgr. Mark Chamberlin Council No. 6413 1008 Austin Portland, TX. 78374 AFFIX S T A M P HERE Return Service Requested Scan with your smart phone to visit OLMC Council #6413 Website COUNCIL/CONTACT INFORMATION Physical Address / Mailing Address: COUNCIL OFFICERS 1008 Austin Portland, TX 78374 Grand Knight Ramiro Ochoa Deputy Grand Knight.. Tom Yardley Email: Chaplain Fr. Pitor Koziel kofc@olmcportland.com Chancellor Dempsy Butch Rowe Recorder... TBA Regular Officer Meetings: Treasure... Donald Warner 1st Thursday of the month at 7:15 p.m. OLMC Financial Secretary. Alvin Saathoff Religious Ed building. Advocate.. William Bill Reeves Warden.. Greg Young Regular Business Meetings: Faithful Friar.. Fr. Pitor Koziel 2nd Thursday of the month at 8:15 p.m. OLMC Inside Guard Arnold Castillo parish hall. Outside Guard. Gerardo Jerry Ochoa Jr. Trustee for 1 year... Mario Solis Newsletter Editor: Trustee for 2 years.. Al Arguijo Ervey Martinez: kofc@olmcportland.com Trustee for 3 years.. TBA Lecturer.. Kyle Nohavitza Assistant Editors: Al Saathoff: Alvin.Saathoff@elementis-na.com Leo Farias: leofar@earthlink.net Page 8