A R C H B I S H O P F U L T O N J S H E E N A S S E M B L Y # 3 1 5 7 Sir Knightly Knews Volume 2 Issue 5 From the desk of the Faithful Navigator: November 2011 My Brother Sir Knights, We received a Thank You card from the Plain City Cub Scout Pack #90. The card was for the donation that was made so they could purchase an American flag and poles for their pack. Jeff Fisher has agreed to join Dennis Neidert, José Banaag and Fred La- France (chairmen) on the membership committee. When Dennis Neidert, Fred La- France, and I represented our Assembly at the District meeting on October 16, Master Charlie Giametta stated that he is establishing a diocesan Honor Guard to serve at special events within the Columbus Diocese. He is seeking volunteers willing to serve two to four times a year. At the meeting we also learned that our next District meeting is March 18 at Heath St Leonard's. Spring Exemplification will be April 27-28 at Cherry Valley Lodge, and the 2012-13 Assembly Officer Installation is tentatively set for July 28 at the Cathedral. We were presented with a rebate check for Exemplification booklet ads that we sold during the 2010-11 fiscal year November has proven to be as busy as the last few months. November 5 was the Fall Exemplification with 44 candidates making the move to 4th Degree. A Monsignor, two priests and a deacon were among those exemplified. Terry Dorn was brought into our assembly during this event. Please join me in welcoming Terry and his Lady Debra. Council # 5534 had their Memorial Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes. Our Honor and Color Guards were present. November 6 was Confirmation in Plain City. We had eight Sir Knights participating. The Bishop and Fr Pat were very glad to see us. In appreciation for serving 7 years as Bishop and 32 years as a priest, our assembly presented Bishop Campbell with a black walnut Chalice and Paten hand-crafted by SK Duane Lord. Continued on page 3 Seated is Bishop Campbell receiving a hand-crafted Chalice and Paten presented by our Assembly. From left to right: Dennis Neidert, Will Schindley, Thomas Sprang, Brad Lautar, Steve Roseberry, Fred LaFrance, Jon Santini, Duane Lord Inside this issue: Spiritual Food from our Faithful Friar: 2 The point from the Faithful Captain 2 Memorial Mass for Council #5534 3 Confirmation at St Joseph Church 4 Admiral s Corner: 5 Heavens Roll Call James Daley Honorable Joseph Grigsby May all the souls of the faithful departed rest in peace. Please keep the following in your Prayers: 5 Assurance from our Insurance Agent: 6
Spiritual Food from our Faithful Friar: A Catholic Thanksgiving Dear Brother Knights, We reflect this month on being thankful for the many blessings that God has brought to our lives. Even though Thanksgiving is not an official feast day of the Church, many parishes will still mark the occasion with a special mass and blessing of food for the poor or family use. Thanksgiving in the United States does have surprisingly Catholic origins, as described by Michael Gannon, a retired history professor from the University of Florida. Professor Gannon said that the Spanish explorer Pedro Menendez de Aviles celebrated the feast of Thanksgiving with the Timucua Indians on September 8th,1565 in St Augustine Florida, the oldest permanent European settlement in the United States. There were no turkeys, parades, or discounted shopping. This was 56 years before the Pilgrim s celebration in 1621 which most Americans consider as basis for today s Thanksgiving. And again before Plymouth, the Spanish explorer Don Juan de Onate had already declared officially a Day of Thanksgiving on April 30th, 1598 in what is now the State of Texas. The day was commemorated with the holy sacrifice of the Mass. What he did was what essentially Catholic-to celebrate the Eucharist the Greek word which precisely means Thanksgiving God's Peace, Fr David The Point from the Faithful Captain: Next month on December 7 th, we should celebrate Pearl Harbor Day and remember that those who forget history are condemned to repeat it. Pearl Harbor Day commemorates the beginning of World War II, but it is not a national holiday and is not celebrated with the significance of Veterans Day. Veterans Day is celebrated on November 11 th ; it is marked by parades and church services and in many places the American flag is hung at half-mast. A period of silence lasting two minutes may be held at 11am. On this day we honor all military personnel who have served the United States in all wars, particularly living veterans. Veterans Day was originally celebrated as Armistice Day. On the 11th hour of the 11th day of the 11th month of 1918 an armistice between Germany and the Allied nations came into effect. On November 11, 1919, Armistice Day was commemorated for the first time. In 1919, President Wilson proclaimed the day should be "filled with solemn pride in the heroism of those who died in the country s service and with gratitude for the victory". There were plans for parades, public meetings and a brief suspension of business activities at 11am. In 1926, the United States Congress officially recognized the end of World War I and declared that the anniversary of the armistice should be commemorated with prayer and thanksgiving. The Congress also requested that the president should "issue a proclamation calling upon the officials to display the flag of the United States on all Government buildings on November 11 and inviting the people of the United States to observe the day in schools and churches, or other suitable places. In 1954, after WW II and the Korean War, the veterans service organizations urged Congress to change the word "Armistice" to "Veterans". Congress approved this change and on June 1, 1954, November 11 became a day to honor all American veterans, wherever and whenever they had served. On these days of National Unity we should remember in particular to thank those veterans whom we know, for their service and sacrifice. SK Dennis Neidert Faithful Captain Page 2 SIR KNIGHTLY KNEWS
Memorial Mass for the deceased members of Council #5534 Marysville Council 5534 offered a Mass at Our Lady of Lourdes for the intention of the deceased members of the council during the 4:30PM Vigil Mass Saturday, November 5, 2011. The council coordinates this annual event with the parish to honor those who have faithfully demonstrated true Christian values. The council usually schedules the activity between All Soul s Day (when the Church remembers all the faithful departed) and Veteran s Day (since many of these deceased brother knights have served their country at one point). About two dozen family members of our deceased brother knights attended this Mass, sitting together to demonstrate unity and fraternity. SK José Banaag Grand Knight at the Ambo; from front to rear, Anne Daniel with son Paul, Mike Daniel, SK John Huffman Fourth Degree Sir Knights from Assemblies 806 and 3157 served as the Color and Honor Guards for the Mass. After the Mass, the Grand Knight read the names of our deceased brother knights, and offered a prayer for their souls, hoping that these brother knights continue to guide us as we try to demonstrate the principles of the Order. SK José Banaag Grand Knight The Honor Guard salutes Fr David at the end of the Memorial Mass, from left to right: Herb Rudnicki, SK John Warnement, SK Steve Roseberry, SK Eric Suchland, SK Dennis Neidert, SK José Banaag entering the Sacristy. Continued from page 1 November 7 was our business and social meetings. November 19 is the Holiday Craft Bazaar of Our Lady of Lourdes parish. Our assembly will have a booth to sell Olive wood Christmas ornaments crafted by families in Bethlehem. Volunteers are needed to work 2 hour shifts from 9AM to 3PM. December 4 is the yearly Christmas Parade in Marysville at 2PM. Please meet at the High School parking lot at 1:30PM. Following the Christmas Parade is Council #5534 s Annual Chili Dinner in Falvey Hall. December 5 will be our Christmas Dinner at 7PM. Please bring a dish to share and plan on a good time. Congratulations to Lady Tiffany and SK Andrew Goodman, who were wed on October 22, 2011. Thank you all that attended these events. Without you we cannot function. Special thanks to members of Assemblies 806 and 2727 for their assistance. On behalf of this Assembly, THANK YOU to each and every one of our Veterans on November 11 and everyday. May God Bless you and watch over you always. Faithfully Submitted SK Duane Lord Faithful Navigator Page 3 SIR KNIGHTLY KNEWS
Confirmation at St Joseph Church in Plain City Some 200 family, friends and parishioners attended the annual Confirmation Mass at St. Joseph Parish in Plain City, held in the Parish Activity Center on Sunday November 6, 2011. Bishop Frederick F Campbell presided, assisted by concelebrant Fr Pat Toner, Deacon Tony Bonacci and Acolyte Doug Saunders. Seventeen candidates were confirmed at the Mass. St. Joseph parishioner and PSR teacher SK Jeff Fisher, member of Assembly 3157 and Grand Knight of Council 12772, instructed and shepherded the candidates through the formalities of the ritual Mass. Dennis Neidert (Commander 3157 on left), Jon Santini (Commander 2727 on right), A team of eight 4th Degree Knights, representing Assemblies 3157, 806, and 2727 formed an Honor Guard for the event, headed by Commander Dennis Neidert. SK Bob Hess Honor Guard standing at salute as Bishop Campbell and Deacon Tony Bonacci approach the Alter. I volunteered; I was drafted; I served my time; I made it a career; I was on the home front; I was in distant lands; I survived; I was escorted home; I offered my life; So you could live yours free; SK Duane Lord Volume 2 Issue 5 Page 4
As Admiral of the Archbishop Sheen Assembly, I have the honor to report that Terry Dorn and Lady Debra has joined us, going through his Exemplification on November 5 th in Dover, Ohio. When you see Terry and his Lady Debra, please congratulate them, and welcome them to our Assembly. I am privileged to serve as our Assembly Membership Chairman, where I am joined by committeemen Dennis Neidert, our Captain, and José Banaag, Grand Knight, members of the Marysville Council; and Jeff Fisher, Grand Knight of Plain City s Fr. Edward Fitzgerald Council. SK Fred LaFrance Admiral The Admiral s Corner: Congratulations Fred LaFrance and Duane Lord were certified by the Vice- Supreme Master at the Exemplification on November 5; the other members of the Fourth Degree Exemplification team were re-certified. Fall Exemp Class of 2011 Please keep the following in your Prayers: SK Barry Cordell, SK Tom Bardin, Ernie Noche, SK Arlie Ferguson, Special Intention, SK Mark Davidson, Grace Neidert, All of our veterans past, present and future. Birthdays SK Jeff Fisher 11/5, Lady Janice Huffman 11/11, Lady Lisa Hess 11/13, SK Andy Goodman 11/17, SK Duane Lord 11/22 Anniversaries Lady Debra & Terry Dorn 11/1, Lady Joann & Lee Beldock 11/16 VOLUM E 2 ISSUE 5 Page 5
Upcoming Events December 4 Christmas Parade at 2PM; please meet at the High School parking lot by 1:30PM. Chili Supper in Falvey Hall after the Parade December 5 Christmas Dinner, Falvey Hall, 7PM (Bring a dish to share) December 10 is the Marion Christmas Ball at the KofC hall this year s theme Gloria. RSVP is needed by November 25 for Prime Rib dinner followed by caroling, dancing and prizes. January 2 Social & Business meeting cancelled January 21 Mass for the Unborn at 4:30PM at Our Lady of Lourdes, gathering time is 4PM (full Regalia) Reminder: Notices for dues will be sent out in December SK John Warnement Faithful Comptroller Assembly Officers Faithful Friar Fr David Poliafico Phone (937) 644-6020 Faithful Navigator Duane Lord Phone (937) 644-8472 forlord@hotmail.com Faithful Captain Dennis Neidert (937) 642-6363 dneidert05@yahoo.com Faithful Admiral Fred LaFrance 937-644-0567 FCLaFrance@aol.com Faithful Purser Joe Wagner Phone (937) 644-0866 susan-joe@earthlink.net Faithful Comptroller John Warnement Phone (937) 594-2593 warnementdad@hotmail.com Faithful Pilot Bill Huffman Phone (937) 644-1120 Whuffman2@aol.com Faithful Scribe Tom Bardin 937-578-3050 sherlock628@embarqmail.com Inner Sentinel John Huffman Outer Sentinel Paul Cordell Trustees Tom Padovano (3 year) Barry Cordell (2 year) Mike Palumbo (1 year) Insurance Field Agent Craig Heppner Phone (614)732-5304 Craig.Heppner@kofc.org Assurance from our Insurance Agent: Brother Knights, Every now and again a story comes across my desk that should be shared with everyone. This is one of them. Brother Don Wesley, FICF, is a General Agent in Michigan. At the end of last year he sent an email to all of his members (about 1,000 people). This email was intended to inform the members of the good works of the insurance program for year 2010. One of the members replied ALL and sent this back to all 1,000 people: Please don t bother me with requests to sell me insurance. I love to volunteer but don t like these emails. May God bless the good work we do. Brother T.H. One of the 1,000 folks who received this email responded with the following: Brother T.H. - As Christians we are well aware of the reality that no-one gets out of this life alive; our eternal life begins when we exit this one. So while we are enjoying the splendors of eternal JOY in heaven, we should not burden those that are currently left behind and grieving for us, with the imposition of the enormous costs of our burial. This is accomplished thru insurance. I am not selling it, however felt like I should reply from my own experience since you had replied to all. When my father passed on, after 9 long days in the hospital, he did not have adequate insurance or financials to take care of this. The situation was difficult enough without the fact that the funeral home wanted upfront payment. My family did not have $10,000 for a cheap burial; we were turned away and had to find another funeral home that would take credit, and on the way my car broke down. This test of faith was almost too much to bear, except for families emotional support and trust in God. We found an accommodating funeral home and the arraignments were made. This time was very stress filled and insurance to cover this would have made this just a little less stressful. If you have insurance thru work or elsewhere, just delete this email. However, if you do not, please think what your family will have to go thru at this stress filled time, and prepare for the inevitable. The Knights programs strive to support Christians everywhere and at every stage of life. Don Wesley was very helpful with my family s financial future and insurance needs. - Peace- Brother Bill T Here is what Brother Bill T. had to say after he sent the email: My situation was 16 years ago but I still remember the added stress because that portion of the ordeal was not planned for in advance. Men do not like to read directions to put things to gather, or plan for the future; however it is not about us, especially at our end, it is about those that we leave behind and lessen their burden. God Bless the Knights of Columbus for their work. Let God be your strength and know that your work will be a GREAT BLESSING to all who accept it. Bottom line: Call me and let s talk about what you know you need to plan for, but have put off for one reason or another. Fraternally, SK Craig Heppner. (614)732-5304(O) (703)615-5503 (C) (614)732-5304 (F) Craig.Heppner@kofc.org