DIVINE MERCY ASSEMBLY 2936 4TH DEGREE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 1625 Roundhill Dr. Nashville, TN 37211 Holy Family St. Rose of Lima St. Edward St. Ignatius St. Luke St. Philip Our Lady of Guadalupe Council 15234 Council 4563 Council 9586 Council 8354 Council 9168 Council 7764 Council 14931 2013-14 OFFICERS FAITHFUL FRIAR Father Joe Pat Breen 833-5520 FAITHFUL NAVIGATOR Jose Baeza 480-1046 FAITHFUL CAPTAIN Allen Potts 394-0135 FAITHFUL PILOT Hernan Flores 830-4141 FAITHFUL COMPTROLLER Alan Stanley 355-5163 FAITHFUL SCRIBE Vic Finch 207-4446 FAITHFUL PURSER Chris Bennett 297-2956 FAITHFUL INNER SENTINEL David Comm 459-4782 FAITHFUL OUTER SENTINEL RON KEMPF FAITHFUL ADMIRAL Steve Comm 310-1018 3-YEAR TRUSTEE Ron Wagner 360-8280 Message from Our Faithful Navigator Worthy Sir Knights, I hope that you, your families and love ones are doing well; spring has finally arrived and I am certain that we are all looking forward to warmer days, even though we may still have to endure some cold temperatures. Well, let s get on to our business; Assembly 1627 hosted a 4 th Degree Exemplification on March 22, 2014. There were 34 Candidates, which 9 are now members of Divine Mercy Assembly. Our new Sir Knights are: Robert W. Foster, David Hamilton from Council 7764, Nicholas C. Bennett, Darren M. Dautreuil from Council 8354, Michael A. Dauerer, Ralph W. Fuller, James Alex Stanley, Richard Yodis from Council 9168 and Rev. Jerry Strange from Council 9586. Please join me on Congratulating and welcoming these new Sir Knights to Our Assembly. An Honor Guard has been requested for Sir Knight Don Bruno who passed on Saturday, March 15, 2014. He belonged to Council 9586 and was a very active member within his community and parish. A mass will be celebrated on Saturday, March 29 th at St Patrick Church, located on 1219 Second Ave South, Nashville, TN 37210. If you are planning to attend, please arrive at 9:15 am. REFLECTION: When people age, everything gradually leaves them, but God comes to them. Eternity also comes with its duration without end and its day without night. St. Francis de Sales Vivat Jesus! Jose Baeza Faithful Navigator Assembly 2936 Jbaeza54@comcast.net 615-480-1046 2-YEAR TRUSTEE Steve Hunt 1-YEAR TRUSTEE Jay Jacobs 833-0534 Planned Menu for April 2nd, 2014 meeting April menu will be SK Stephen Hunt surprise.
Report of the Faithful Comptroller Report from Supreme (December) 241 members w/ 14 Honorary Life and 4 Disability members (03-01-2014). We have a couple transfers in process. Stokey Bourque (7764) Lance T. Alexis (4563) Add these and the new Sir Knights below we have 252 members. Nine (9) new members added at St. Stephens on March 22 nd. Nicholas Bennett (8354) Son of Faithful Purser Chris Bennett Darren M. Dautreuil (8354) Michael A. Dauerer (9168) Robert W. Foster (7764) David Hamilton (7764) Alex Stanley (9168) Son of Faithful Comptroller Alan Stanley Richard Yodis (9168) Ralph Fuller (9168) father of Fr. Mark Fuller Fr. Jerry Strange State Chaplain We have a $0 balance on our account at Supreme. Membership 2014 170 of 242 members have paid 2014 dues = 70.25 % $4222.00 has been collected to date and $4174.00 deposited. Membership 2013 175 of 203 members have paid = 86.20% 28 Sir Knights have not yet paid 2013 dues. ($1402.00 is outstanding if all due is paid includes voluntary donations) Only 13 owe more than one year. Miscellaneous Sounds (June 2014) $400 deposit paid. See Marty O Haver for details. Name Badges If you need an assembly name badge. Please email me at apstanley@bellsouth.net. They are free for first one and $6 for replacements. Fourth Degree Flag Pins are $3.50 each which is cost from Supreme. These pins are approved for wear with regalia. Page 2 of 5
Birthday Wishes For Brian M. Davis April 3 9586 Arturo Guzman April 4 14931 George A. La Douceur April 5 15234 Robert E. Ries April 5 9586 Kenneth E. Hartman April 6 9586 Richard Yodis April 7 9168 George R. Clarke April 8 9586 David Hamilton April p 7764 James P. Lavella, Sr April 21 4563 Philip S. Condron April 22 9586 David S. Kirchoff April 23 15234 William E. Kotas April 24 8354 Michael G. Guyton April 24 15234 Fr. Leon G.(Jerry) Strange April 25 9586 Richard G. Lee April 28 15234 Dr. Craig J. Rice April 29 4563 Report of the Faithful Purser March 1 Balance $3,374.33 March Revenue $1,192.00 Total $4,566.33 March Expenses $215.00 March 31 Book Balance $4,351.33 Page 3 of 5
Good of the Order Winner of the small pot: Ron Wagner $20.00 Winner of the large pot: John W. Hayes IV---not present For those who are sick or recovering from surgery: Doug Hammond****, Jim Ramsey****, JP Roberge****, Tom Mirus****, Mary Wallace**, Emily McCabe*, Stan Konocka*, J. D. Thorn, Bishop Choby, Laura Touo, Patrick Guyton Children: For those who have died: Washington mudslide victims*, Bernard Wagner, Alfonso Perez, Benny Bandy, Rob Roy, Don Bruno For those who are homebound or in a nursing home: Delores Wagner For Newly Weds: For our military personnel especially those who are deployed: Ashley Bucholtz Navy Griffin Thompson Navy Jeremy Sledge West Point Michael Shaw US Navy Devin Plus Iraq All the Troops In-patients and Out-patients in Murfreesboro and Nashville VA Hospitals Honoring Our Fallen Sir Knights Please keep all the Sir Knights and their Ladies that have passed this past year in your thoughts and prayers. May their souls be freed from this earthly world and rest in peace with our Lord in Heaven. Please e-mail your requests to: vicfinch@comcast.net. If you don t have e-mail you can phone your request to me at 207-4446. You can always offer the request at the next meeting. Page 4 of 5
The Tennessee Valley Healthcare System (TVHS) does not solicit for donations however none of these items are available through there normal budget. ALL DONATIONS ARE TAX DEDUCTABLE. Patient Clothing: Pants Waist Size: 30, 32, 34, 36 average length Shirts Casual size: M, L, XL, 2XL T-Shirts M, L, XL, and up Shoes Sizes: 81/2 to 13 Socks Men s, (white preferred) Jacket Size L, XL, 2XL, and up Underwear (new) Men s size M, L, XL, 2XL, and up Sweat shirts and pants all sizes Patient Comfort Items Individual size: (please no glass) Reading Glasses Combs/brushes Deodorant Men s and Women s Disposable Safety Razors Toothpaste Shaving Cream or Gel Shampoo & Conditioner Tooth Brush Alcohol Free Lotion Other Items Needed: Audio books (CD s) Movies (DVD s) DVD Players Wheelchair bags Lap Robes 50 x 60 Paperback books (western/mystery/spy and science fiction preferred) Magazines (current within the last 4 months) Crossword puzzle books (regular and large print) Phone Cards (Some of the Patient s calls are toll call) Back Packs/Duffle Bags & Sleeping Bags for the Homeless Program Monetary donations* for following projects: Coffee supplies TV s for patient areas Patient recreational outings for any of the following programs: c. Transplant Unit. a. Homeless Veterans, b. CLC nursing home, *Monetary Donations: Monetary donations may be made to the Tennessee Valley Healthcare Service. Please earmark your donation by indicating in the lower corner of your check, the intent of your donation. An accompanying letter is appreciated. Send donations to: Voluntary Service (135) 3400 Lebanon Pike Murfreesboro, TN, 37129 Or, take advantage of the E-Donate service now available online at: https://www.pay.gov/paygov/forms/forminstance.html?agencyformid=48003968 If you have any questions, please contact VAVS at (615) 225-6497 Page 5 of 5