KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS St. Genevieve Council 13969 Las Cruces, NM. www.kofc13969.com January 2019 2014 Council Officers 2018-2019 Grand Knight Jose Tapia 649-6525 Tapcharlie1954@gmail.com Deputy Grand Knight Rich Archuleta 640-6659 rarchuleta88005@hotmail.com Chancellor Robert Ponzini 719-291-5665 rponzini@comcast.net Recorder Lucio Tellez 520-0691 telluc.64@gmail.com Financial Secretary Jaime Rivera 644-6942 jriverside57@gmail.com Treasurer Ruben Salcido 202-9133 deboyrps@yahoo.com Lecturer Vacant Advocate Fred Myers 228-5770 conroefred@gmail.com Warden Alberto Grijalva 571-5211 agrijalva190@gmail.com Inside Guard Luis Garcia 544-1142 lbgarcia45@gmail.com Outside Guard Andres Garcia 993-9643 1 GRAND KNIGHT S MESSAGE Dear Brothers, Ladies, and Families, Wishing you and your family a Happy New Year. May each day of the New Year bring you faith, joy, happiness, and prosperity. As the first half of the Fraternal Year is coming to an end, the council should be very proud of our accomplishments. The Brothers, Ladies and family members were very involved in numerous St. Genevieve Parish events and fundraisers. I would like to thank all Brothers, Ladies Auxiliary and family members for all their help and support these first six months. You are the best: let s close out the next six months with a bang! To show our Christmas Spirit, our council held the annual Light up for Christ and hosted a St Genevieve Community Posada. Thank you to our Ladies Auxiliary for hosting the receptions for Light up for Christ. A special thanks to everyone who brought something for the potluck: Brother Ruben Salcido for helping place the luminaries and Brother Jaime Flores for setting up the piñata for the Posadas. These events were well attended and filled with a lot of spirit. As the saying goes, Jesus is the reason for the season. Thank you the Brothers who have recruited a new Brother this half of the Fraternal Year. Our goal is to recruit at least four new Brothers by the end of March or April. If you know of a prospective member please contact Brother Robert Ponzini or me. (Continued on Page 7) Trustees Bill Klement 640-7881 Kerry Morley 386-8061 John Frye 318-789-0649 District Deputy Kerry Morley 386-8061 grandknightmorley@outlook.com Faith in Action Service Program Directors 2018-19 Program Director Jaime Flores 993-8634 jm-flores@hotmail.com Faith Director Deacon Louis Roman Roman976@q.com Community Director Joaquin Silva 496-6349 joaqsila@gmail.com Family Director Jaime Flores Life Director Vacant Membership Director Alfred Lopez 635-3808 zepolal1130@yahoo.com Admissions Chairman Robert Ponzini rponzini@comcast.net Retention Chairman Richard Archuleta Rarchuleta88005@hotmail.com
Light Up For Christ Tuesday, December 4th: The Light up for Christ ceremony is a key part of the Knights of Columbus campaign to Keep Christ in Christmas. All Knights of Columbus councils nationally are encouraged to host a prayerful ceremony on every first Tuesday evening of December to remind the community that Christmas is above all a Holy Day celebrating the birth of Jesus Christ. Once again, St. Genevieve Council 13969 held a Light up for Christ ceremony on Tuesday December 4 th to properly start the Christmas Season. It seems that every year the crowd gets a little larger, and the music and singing gets a little better. This year we had perhaps the largest crowd ever, with over 75 present. As usual, the ceremony was planned and beautifully presented by St. Genevieve Deacon and Knights of Columbus Council Member Lou Roman. The music group was once again led by Brother Ruben and Lady Sylvia Corona, who were joined for the first time by Georgina Apodaca, the new music leader at the St. Genevieve 9:30 AM Sunday Mass. The singing was arguably the best it has ever been. Hopefully, some of the prayer and enjoyment is recaptured in the photos below. Hanging the wreath are GK Jose Preparation Crew: Sam Gonzales, Jose Tapia Coordinator Jaime Flores greets our Tapia, Ruben Salcido, and Jaime Flores Jaime Flores, Alberto Grijalva, Bob Ponzini Music Leaders Ruben & Sylvia Corona The Choir prepares: Sylvia Corona, Georgina Deacon Lou Roman read the opening The large crowd bundled up it was Apodaca, Ruben Corona & Delia Narvaez prayer at the beginning of the ceremony cold but calm and comfortable GK Jose Tapia welcomed everyone & The large crowd (over 75) sang the Deacon Lou Roman read the Gospel explained the meaning of Light up for Christ prelude Christian Christmas songs from Luke 1, verses 34-45. In the middle of the prayer, the candles After the ceremony, our Ladies Auxiliary Loyal Lady Delia Narvaez helped serve were lit to signify the coming of Christ. offered hot drinks and snacks the snacks and had a good time 2
Family Unity Night St. Genevieve Posada Wednesday, December 19th: Las Posadas is a nine-day celebration with origins in Spain, and now celebrated chiefly in Mexico and in the Southwestern U.S. Posada is Spanish for inn, and celebrates the journey of St. Joseph and Mary to the stable where Christ was born. It is a re-enactment of Mary and Joseph s search for a place to stay in Bethlehem. The Posada legacy includes special prayers and songs done in Spanish. Our previous pastor, Fr. Ricardo Bauza, was a lover of Las Posadas and instituted a weeklong celebration of nightly potluck dinners that were hosted by the various ministries at St. Genevieve s. This year, St Genevieve hosted two Posadas, one by the Youth Group and another by the Knights of Columbus. The Knights of Columbus Posada was held as our regularly scheduled, third Wednesday of the month, Family Unity Night. We invited our priests, Monsignors Joseph Mukala and Juan Moreno, to lead us in prayer. The Ladies Auxiliary coordinated and served a potluck dinner, we had a piñata for the kids, and a group of about 70 parishioners participated. Traditionally, the people sing holy songs As the procession arrives from the Church, The group from the Church stands outside awaiting the arrival of Mary & Joseph the people move forward to meet them and recites the traditional prayers The procession with Mary and Joseph New Brother Joe Michael Navarro & Among the first to enter are Lady enters the parish hall Joshua Reyes carry Mary & Joseph Mary and Brother Lucio Tellez Brother Guy and Lady Carla Floyd arrive, Our priests participated, Monsignors Our Grand Knight, Jose Tapia, was part reciting the traditional Posada prayers Joseph Mukala & Juan Moreno of the procession from St. Genevieve Church The potluck dinner was planned & served by The St Genevieve Posada tradition always The children scramble for the candy the Ladies Auxiliary. Our priests enjoyed it! includes a piñata for the children after the piñata is broken 3
Welcome to the newest Knights in our Council : Our Council can change a lot over a year! Shown below are the new members who have joined us over the past year. Please get to know these new members, and welcome them into our Brotherhood whenever you see them. Most of these new Brother Knights have already participated in at least one of our religious, social, or community activities. Many of our Knights are extremely busy, and have work and family responsibilities. But it only takes a few hours a month to participate in our fellowship. Our council is very active, and there is some activity of interest for everyone to participate. So let s follow the example of this group of one-year-old Knights and volunteer to participate this coming 2019 New Year! Robert Gutierez Joe Michael Navarro Carlos Torres Nickolas Cano Initiated in November 2018 Initiated in November 2018 Initiated in November 2018 Initiated in August 2018 Matthew Ortiz Robert Mickells Father Jorge Vargas Brandon Thomas Initiated in May 2018 Transferred in May 2018 Initiated in February 2018 Initiated in January 2018 Jacob Acosta Rick Chavez Luis Garcia Sammy Holguin Initiated in December 2017 Initiated in December 2017 Initiated in December 2017 Initiated in December 2017 St. Joseph Cemetery Candles at Christmas : One of our highest priority community activities is the restoration and maintenance of the old St Joseph s Cemetery. Our council has spent many hours over the years cleaning and fighting the weeds. Recently we have built and erected approximately 100 new crosses to place on unmarked graves. Just prior to Christmas, Grand Knight Jose Tapia and Brother Ruben Salcido placed artificially lighted candles on the walkway between old St. Joseph Cemetery and St. Genevieve Church. Bro Ruben Salcido prepares candles Monsignor Joseph Mukala blesses the Cemetery 4
INSURANCE AGENT S MESSAGE Know that I carry you in my rosaries and other prayers as I travel the SW corner of NM serving your families. Please pray for my safety, and for my family as I work to serve you, my brothers and your families. Please plan now to visit with me in the coming year to make sure that you and your family will be ready, no matter what may come your way. May you be blessed by our Lord in this season of His birth, and into the New Year. Matthew Seltzer (575)936-7181 matthewseltzer.com Looking back at 2018 As I look back on 2018, I am very grateful for the opportunity to serve you as your brother, your friend, and your advisor. I m so thankful that Fr. McGivney had the inspiration and courage to start this Order: a brotherhood which assists and encourages men in becoming better men, better husbands, better fathers, and better Catholics while assuring the financial futures of our families through our unapologetically Catholic insurance company which protects us, keeps our values, and helps in the legendary charity work for which the Knights of Columbus are respected around the world! I m so pleased to serve on our degree teams, bringing my brothers to a deeper understanding of Charity, Unity, Fraternity, and Patriotism with a uniquely Catholic understanding. A Few of the Editor s Favorite Photos Taken at this Month s Council Activities Lady Sylvia helps Bro Ruben Corona at the LUFC Ceremony Delores Anaya helps a friend hold her candle at the LUFC I m so grateful for the opportunity to stand by so many of you and assist you in your time of need. Several of the funerals I assisted with this year were very personal one of my high school teachers; the departed Sir Knight whose Faithful Navigator sword I now carry; the beautiful mother of childhood friends; a brother Knight gone far too soon, just one year older than I am I could go on and on. It s an honor and a privilege to be there, keeping the same promise Fr. McGivney and the first Knights of Columbus made to each other in that church basement back in 1882. I m also grateful that many of you have taken the time to visit with me to prepare for your future, whatever it may hold. It s a pleasure to represent our company one that we don t have to apologize or make excuses for when evaluating our investment strategies and priorities as I assist my brothers and families in financial planning. It s so gratifying to bring peace of mind to my brothers and their families with the top-rated products our order offers. Rebecca Archuleta & Sylvia Corona talk with Fr Juanito at the Posada Brother Knights Eloy Martinez & Andres Garcia at the Parish Posada Brother Jacob Acosta and his son at the Posada Delia Narvaez fails to break open the Posada piñata 5
JANUARY BIRTHDAYS We celebrate twelve birthdays in January. They are: Albert Balizan Jan 20, Danny Bustamante Jan 2, Roman Chip Jan 15, Sal Estrada Jan 24, Jesus Frietze Jan 5, John Frye Jan 31, Eddie Hausermann Jan 16, Ray Lucero Jan 19, Fr. Rogelio Martinez Jan 14, Bob Mickells Jan 16, Kerry Morley Jan 14, and Fr. Chris Williams Jan 19. Happy Birthday to all of you! WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES We have two celebrations this month, Both couples have been together for a long time Albert Balizan Danny Bustamante Sal Estrada Jesus Frietze John Frye Eddie Hausermann Ray Lucero Fr Rogelio Happy Anniversary Gilbert & Mary Lou Perez 59 Years on January 16th Bob Mickells Kerry Morley Fr. Chris Williams JANUARY ANNIVERSARIES There are fifteen Brother Knights in our council who took their Entry (1 st ) Degrees in the month of January. Some, like Jim Glasscock, have many years of service, and others, like Jacob Acosta, Rick Chavez, Luis Garcia, Sammy Holguin and Brandon Thomas have just finished their first years as Knights of Columbus. The anniversary Brothers are: Martin Aldez 12 years of service, Jacob Acosta 1 yr, Rick Chavez 1 yr, Roman Chip 25 yrs, Javier Flores 12 yrs, Jesus Frietze 33 yrs, Luis Garcia 1 yr, Jim Glasscock 55 yrs, Sammy Holguin 1 yr, Bob Mickells 30 yrs, Joel Molenda 6 yrs, Fred Myers 3 yrs, Jorge Perea 2 yrs, Leo Reyes 7 yrs, and Brandon Thomas 1 yr.. Photos of most Brother Knights in St. Genevieve Council 13969 can be found in the ABOUT OUR COUNCIL section of our website www.kofc13969.com Happy Anniversary to all of you loyal Brothers! Jacob Acosta Rick Chavez Javier Flores Jesus Frietze Luis Garcia Jim Glasscock Sammy Holguin Bob Mickells Joel Molenda Fred Myers Leo Reyes Brandon Thomas Happy Anniversary Robert & Moureen Ponzini 60 Years on January 29th FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER Please pray for our special intentions For Fr. Rogelio Martinez & Fr. Ricardo Bauza For the repose of the soul of Fr. Ron Burke For the health of Brother Rick Kocab For the health of Brother Robert Mickells mother, Josephine For the soul of Deacon Steve Apodaca s mother, Senaida For the repose of the soul of Brother Henry Rutherford For Brother Jenaro Pedrosa Michelle Rivera, cousin of Bro Jaime Rivera Emma Aguilar, mother of Ladies Cecilia Flores & Jane Madrid Roberto Sanchez, son-in-law of Bro Elias Bernal Margaret Chavez, wife of Navor Chavez Hector Frietze, and all men & women serving in the military For our council members, families, & friends All those who are sick or in distress Lord, guide our Council in all our activities We always include the intentions from the last Council Meeting Please take a moment to post your own special intentions on our Council website www.kofc13969.com 6
Fred and Colleen Myers Fred and Colleen Myers have decided to relocate in Pensacola, Florida, along the gulf coast. They have already bought a house, and have moved into their new home. They are still looking for a Church and a Council that Fred can transfer to. We miss them both very much! Grand Knight s Message (from Pg 1) We have the following council activities coming up: January 9th Council Meeting. January 15 1 st Degree. January 16 th - Pray the rosary at 5:30 pm followed by Family Unity Night at the hall at 6:30 pm. January 19 th Fun Fishing Day at the NMSU Alumni Pond from 10:00 am 2:00 pm. January 20 th IHM Knights of Columbus Pancake Breakfast. Please support their fundraiser. January 20 th Corporate Communion Mass at St Genevieve Parish at 9:30 am. Again Happy Year and may God bless you, Vivat Jesus, Viva Cristo Rey Jose Tapia, Grand Knight Fred and Colleen enjoying the beach on the Florida Coast BROTHER HECTOR FRIETZE: we are all proud of Brother Hector Frietze, who is on active duty with the US Air Force in Japan. He sends us the following photo. Don t forget our 2 nd Annual Fun Fishing Day which is coming up on Saturday Jan 19 th. It was very well received last year and we hope to make it even better this year! Let us know ASAP if you can help! Brother Hector Frietze and his friends in Tokyo, Japan BROTHER JIMMY BEASLEY: Brother Jimmy Beasley and his wife Martha attended the World Meeting of Families in Ireland as part of the Top Recruiters Trip sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Supreme Council. His views on Membership and Recruitment are highlighted in this month s issue of the Knightline Magazine. He states Since becoming a Knight of Columbus, I have become a better father and Catholic, while growing in my faith. I want that same thing for every man and his family. Congratulations Jimmy! Brother Jimmy Beasley and his wife Martha in Ireland 7
January 2019 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 2 3 4 1 Solemnity of Mary 6 The Epiphany of the Lord 7 8 Fun Fishing Day Meeting 6:30 PM 9 CouncilMtg 7PM Feast of St Genevieve Mass at 6PM & Potluck - Parish Hall Conf Room Fun Fishing Day Meeting 6:30 PM 10 11 12 5 First Saturday Rosary 10AM Formation (2 nd ) Degree 12N IHM 13 14 Martin Luther King Jr. Day Fun Fishing Day Meeting 6:30 PM 15 16 1 st Degree Team Family Unity 7PM Hall Night (FUN) Hall 6:30 PM 17 18 19 Fun Fishing Day 10AM 3PM NMSU Pond 20 Corporate Communion 9:30 AM Mass St. Genevieve IHM Council Pancake Bkfst 21 22 23 4 th Degree Assembly 7 PM Hall 27 28 29 Mother s Day Dance Meeting 6:00 PM 24 25 26 Patriotic (4 th ) Degree 12N Alamogordo, NM 2 nd & 3 rd Degree 11AM Bernalillo 30 31 FREE THROW CONTEST FEB 10 ROMEO s The Retired Old Men Eating Out are still at it. We meet every Wednesday morning 8:30 AM at Rosie s Café on Main St. near the Post Office. Join us if you enjoy a hearty breakfast, and some very intellectual discussions. You need not be old, retired, or a man to join us all are welcome! 8