Trustees Navigator SK Richard Risdon (703) 683-1282 richard.risdon1@verizon.net 3 Year FDD PFN PGK Dick Farwell (703) 491-4735 cd4434@hotmail.com 2 Year SK PFN Lee Wallis (703) 971-2393 lee.joan@verizon.net 1 Year SK PFN PGK Edward Jones (703) 960-3513 edsjones@verizon.net Friar Rev. SK Tom Ferguson (703) 780-4055 Captain SK PGK Tom Fahey 703-780-3136 t_fahey@taxpro.net Admiral SK Clifford J. Conway (703) 765-5251 vhsignco@aol.com Upcoming Events March 2012 Saturday, March 03, 2012 St. Patrick's Day Parade Monday, March 26, 2012 Social/Dinner Mtg Comptroller SK Jim Bona (703) 799-4158 bones@bona.net Pilot SK Paul R. Kayanan pkayanan@aol.com (571) 276-7894 April 2012 Sunday, April 08, 2012 Monday, April 23, 2012 Monday, April 23, 2012 Easter Sunday Officer's Meeting Business Meeting Scribe SK PGK Ray Duff 703-780-1822 rrduff@cox.net Purser SK John J. Karpovich (703) 255-3053 j.karpovich@verizon.net nter Sentinel SK Eric McVicker (703) 765-6251 Color Corp Events March 2012 Saturday, March 03, 2012 St. Patrick's Day Parade Outer Sentinel SK PGK Peter Butler (703) 780-4046 pjbutler2@verizon.net Color Corps Commander SK PFN PGK James L. Reilly (703) 960-4249 railroadman9@verizon.net 1
Table of Contents Page 1 Page 2 Page 3 Pages 4-5 Page 6 March Upcoming Events / Color Corp Events Table of Contents March Birthdays Prayer List Prayer for the Sick and for Peace Page 7 Death of Bishop Joseph Estabrook, (AMS) - 1944 2012 Page 8 Page 9-11 Page 12-13 Page 14 Opening Ceremony of the Special Olympics at Mount Vernon ce Rink Annual Washington Day Parade Accomplishments Last Month Faithful Navigator s Comments Please keep our Faithful Comptroller SK Jim Bona (703) 799-4158; (bones@bona.net) informed of any changes to your phone number, email and mailing address so that the Assembly may keep you informed of our activities, to inform you of SKs and their families that need your prayers, and to let you know of any last minute changes to our planned schedule of events. 2
On behalf of Potomac Assembly # 2204 To Those who were born in the Month of March May Your Birthday be Blessed! MEMBER NAME DAY COUNCL Rev. Thomas P Ferguson 1 5998 SK Frederick J Beata 6 11170 SK Gary J Scalph 8 5998 SK Thomas P Coyne 10 5998 SK Victor R Perez 10 5998 SK George J Simms 15 5998 SK Jeffrey P O'Donnell 18 2577 SK Thomas J Pojeta 21 5998 SK PGK Byron L Powers 22 5998 SK Robert T De May 25 12846 SK Michael K Evans 30 5998 SK Robert C Ward 30 11170 SK PFN PGK William E Sargent 31 11172 3
Prayer List Please remember the following Sir Knights and their relatives in your prayers. f you know of a Brother Sir Knight or relative to be placed on the Prayer List, please notify either the FN or the NAVLOG editor. Deborah Bartus (Sister of SK Marvin E. Spychaj) Donald Bartus (Brother-in-Law) of SK Marvin E. Spychaj SK Frank R. Begovich SK PFN PGK Richard Dick Bowman & his wife Lois Bowman SK PGK Peter Butler SK PGK Ray Duff SK PFN PGK Jim Dunn and his wife MaryAnn Dunn SK Eugene Graniewski Alide Gianotto (Mother-in-law of SK PGK Ernie Graves) SK PGK Ernie Graves Sharon Grice (Niece of SK Marvin Spychaj) SK Ray High Magda Holmes ( Wife of SK David Holmes) Jean Horstman, (Daughter of SK FDD PFN PGK Dick Farwell) Gary Hotka (Nephew of SK Marvin E. Spychaj Louise Hotka (Niece of SK Marvin E. Spychaj) Leslie Kayanan (Brother of SK Paul Kayanan) Rupera Kayanan (Mother of SK Paul Kayanan) Marti Kelly (Widow of SK PGK Walter H. Kelly, Jr.) SK Jerry Knittle Josette McCabe (Mother of SK Kerry McCabe) SK PGK Ben McCarter Carol McCracken (Sister-in-law of SK FDD PFN PGK James McCracken) James McCracken Sr. (Father of SK FDD PFN PGK James McCracken & Grandfather of SK Joseph McCracken ) Tom McCracken (Brother of SK FDD PFN PGK James McCracken Jr.) & Uncle of SK Joseph McCracken) Shirley McVicker (Mother of SK Eric McVicker) SK Michael Mixon SK Steve Niezgoda & his wife Elizabeth Betsy Niezgoda Mary Riffel (Sister of SK Dan Rinzel) SK PGK Don Rogan 4
Prayer List Continued from Page 3 Kathryn Salgat (Mother-in-law of SK David Custodio) Claire Satta (Widow of SK PFN Frank Satta) SK Thomas Sklopan Lillian Srednicki (Widow of SK Ed Srednicki) Sally Holmes Steele (Daughter of SK David Holmes) SK PGK Paul Townsend SK Edwin (Jim) Williams Yvonne Ann Perez y Valdez (Sister of SK Victor Perez) SK Tom Fahey SK Edward Winiarski SK Vic Perez Janine Graves (Daughter in Law of SK Ernie Graves) Sheryl Vermont (Daughter of PGK Bud Powers and wife of our Brother Dave Vermont) The following are some State level people who can use your prayers : For Successful return to health of: Bill McCarthy PSD Lenny Pulizzi, PSD 5
Prayer for the Sick Lord Jesus, who went about doing good and healing all, we ask you to bless our brother Knights and their relatives who are sick. Give them the strength in body, courage in spirit and patience in pain. Let them recover their health, so that, restored to the Christian community, they may joyfully praise your name, for you live and reign for ever and ever. Amen A PRAYER FOR PEACE Mary, Queen of peace we turn to you our Mother. nto your hands we place our prayers. For our men and women serving in the military, protect them! For innocent victims of war and violence, spare them! For those who mourn and are injured, comfort them! For people of all nations, unite them in the love and peace of your Son, the Prince of Peace Mary, Queen of Peace, pray for us! 6
Death of Bishop Joseph Estabrook, (AMS] - 1944 2012 Bishop Joseph W. Estabrook 1944 2012 Bishop Joseph W. Estabrook attended St. Bonaventure University, New York Christ the King Seminary, East Auroram, New York and the Jesuit School Of Theology, Berkely, California. Bishop Estabrook was ordained to the priesthood (for the Diocese of Albany) on 30 May 1969 at the mmaculate Conception Cathedral in Albany, New York. From 1969 1970 he served at St. Vincent DePaul Parish, Albany. From 1970 1977 he served as the Director of the Family Life Bureau for the Diocese of Albany. Bishop Estabrook entered the US Navy on 4 July 1977. From 1977 1978 he served Chaplain at NAS Jacksonville, FL. From 1978 1980 he served as Fleet Religious Support Ships Chaplain at Mayport, FL. From 1980 1982 Bishop Estabrook served as Marine Corps Chaplain at MCDEC Quantico, VA. n 1983 he was a student at Armed Forces Staff College, Norfolk, VA. From 1983 1986 he served in Recruitment and Endorsing Agents with the Navy Chief of Chaplains Office in Washington, DC. From 1986 1988 he served as Chaplain on the USS Carl Vinson [CVN 70]. n 1988 he served as a Chaplain at the US Naval Hospital, Oakland, California. From 1988 1989 he was a student in ethics at the Jesuit School of Theology, Berkeley, California. From 1989 1991 he served as Chaplain at NAS Sigonella, taly. From 1991 1994 Bishop Estabrook was a Basic Course Officer at NETC in Newport, Rhode sland, From 1994 1997 he served as Executive Assistant in the Navy Chief of Chaplains Office in Washington, DC. From 1997 2000 Bishop Estabrook served as Pacific Fleet Chaplain and Pacific Command Chaplain in the Commander Pacific Fleet based in Hawaii. From 2000 2004 he served as Command Chaplain at Marine Corps Base Hawaii. Bishop Estabrook retired 17 June 2004 in the rank of Captain. Bishop Estabrook was ordained as a Bishop by Archbishop Edwin F. O'Brien at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the mmaculate Conception in Washington, DC on 3 July 2004. Bishop Estabrook is the Vicar of Evangelization and currently serves as the Episcopal advisor to the National Catholic Young Adult Ministry Association (NCYAMA). 7
Opening Ceremony of the Special Olympics at Mount Vernon ce Rink On Saturday February 11, 2012 the Potomac Assembly Color Guard was asked to present the Colors at the Opening Ceremony of the Special Olympics at Mount Vernon ce Rink The Color Guard was made up of the following members of the Potomac Assembly Color Corp: SK Gene GRANEWSK; SK Rich RSDON (FN); SK Lee WALLS (PFN); SK Leo McCormick Jr. SK Jim Bones BONA (ACCC) and SK Tom Fahey (Captain) for logistical support for this event. 8
Potomac Assembly # 2204 March 2012 Alexandria George Washington (GW) Parade Pictures On Monday February 20-2012 District Master Cy Alba, Associate and District Marshal SK PFN Guillermo Giandoni lead 30 members from the Following Assemblies as they marched in the Alexandria George Washington (GW) Parade: Fr. Edwin F. Kelley Assembly # 1443; Bishop J. Louis Flaherty Assembly # 1678; Fr. Walter F. Malloy Assembly # 1894; Potomac Assembly # 2204; Marian Assembly # 2331; Marian Assembly # 2331; Acts Of The Apostles Assembly # 2411, Fr. Charles J. Watters Assembly # 2888; Msgr. Francis L. Bradican Assembly # 2996; Father Edward L. Richardson, SMA Assembly # 3174. The following members of the Potomac Assembly Corps marched in the Alexandria George Washington (GW) Parade: SK FN Richard Risdon, SK PFN PGK Don Logeais, SK PFN Lee Wallis, SK PGK Tom Fahey, SK PFN PGK David Lewis, SK Paul Kayanan, SK PGK Cliff Conway, SK PGK Alfred Flowers, Sr., SK Wilson Delaguila and SK Nate Murray. 9
Alexandria George Washington (GW) Parade Pictures 10
Potomac Assembly # 2204 March 2012 Alexandria George Washington (GW) Parade Pictures 11
Accomplishments Last Month Monday January 30, 2012- District Master Cy Alba, with assistance from Associate District Marshal SK PFN Guillermo Giandoni conducted the Renewal of Obligations for the Potomac Assembly. Thursday February 9, 2012- District Master Cy Alba, Associate District Marshal SK PFN Guillermo Giandoni and the following members of the Potomac Assembly Color Corps were Honor Guard for the Reception of the Body and Evening Prayer for Auxiliary Bishop Joseph W. Estabrook: SK PGK Bud Powers, Our Captain SK PGK Tom Fahey, SK FN Richard Risdon, SK PFN PGK Donald Logeais, SK Tom Kaiser, SK PGK Ray Duff and SK John Dougherty. Thursday February 9, 2012- The following members of the Potomac Assembly Color Corps were Honor Guard for the Night Watch for Auxiliary Bishop Joseph W. Estabrook: Our Purser SK John Karpovich, Our Comptroller and Acting Color Corp Commander SK Jim (Bones) Bona, SK PFN PGK Donald Logeais, SK Leo McCormick and Tanti, SK Tom Kaiser, Associate Color Corp Commander SK David Lewis, SK PGK Ray Duff, SK John Dougherty, SK PGK Tom Fahey, SK Stuart Reed, SK Mike Nixon, SK Kevin Palgutt, SK Dan Clark. The double Watchers (went home then returned later that night) were SK PGK Tom Fahey, SK John Dougherty and SK PGK Ray Duff. Friday February 10, 2012- The following members of the Potomac Assembly Color Corps were Honor Guard for the Mass of Resurrection for Auxiliary Bishop Joseph W. Estabrook: SK PFN Lee Wallis, SK PGK Ray Duff, SK PFN PGK PAUL PRE- STON, SK Jim (Bones) Bona, SK Leo McCormick, SK PFN PGK Donald Logeais, SK John Dougherty, SK PFN PGK David Lewis and SK PGN Bud Powers. Saturday February 11, 2012- The Potomac Assembly Color Guard presented colors at the Opening Ceremony of the Special Olympics at Mount Vernon ce Rink The Color Guard was made up of the following members of the Potomac Assembly Color Corp: SK Gene GRANEWSK; SK Rich RSDON (FN); SK Lee WALLS (PFN); SK Leo McCormick Jr. SK Jim Bones BONA (ACCC) and SK Tom Fahey (Captain) for logistical support for this event. 12
Accomplishments Last Month Monday February 20-2012, the following members of the Potomac Assembly Corps marched in the Alexandria George Washington (GW) Parade: SK FN Richard Risdon, SK PFN PGK Don Logeais, SK PFN Lee Wallis, SK PGK Tom Fahey, SK PFN PGK David Lewis, SK Paul Kayanan, SK PGK Cliff Conway, SK PGK Alfred Flowers, Sr., SK Wilson Delaguila and SK Nate Murray. Monday February 20-2012, Potomac Assembly members: SK Marvin Spychaj transported the Chili that he had cooked a few days before, for the marchers returning from the GW Parade; SK Bill Hixon and his wife Loraine transported the hot dogs, buns, drinks, the supplies etc. to St. Mary s School Cafeteria for the refreshments for the Marchers. Monday February 20-2012, SK Bill Hixon and his wife Loraine, SK Marvin Spychaj, and SK Fred Hundemer cleaned the food area, set up the refreshments, reheated the chili, cooked the hot dogs, served the food and drinks to all the marchers after the GW parade and cleaned up the total kitchen and cafeteria area after everyone had eaten. 13
Faithful Navigator s Comments Dear Brother Knights, Friends and Families; This turned out to be a very busy Month for the Assembly. t started on Feb. 4 th when we were notified that Auxiliary Bishop Joseph W. Estabrook of the U.S. Archdiocese for the Military Services had passed away and that the funeral Mass would take place at Good Shepherd Church, where Bishop Estabrook had resided for eight years. We are asked to provide an Honor Guard for Reception of the Body and Evening Prayer on Thursday February 9. We were also asked to Stand Watch through the night with Bishop Estabrook. With the assistance of our District Master Cy Alba, and Associate District Marshal SK Guillermo Giandoni, we had 16 Sir Knights from our Assembly that answered the Call. would like to personally thanking the following SK s for doing double hitters that night and stayed with the Bishop: SK PGK Tom Fahey, SK John Dougherty and SK PGK Ray Duff. Then on Saturday February 11, 2012, The Potomac Assembly Color Guard was asked to present the colors at the Opening Ceremony of the Special Olympics at Mount Vernon ce Rink. Finally on Monday February 20, 2012, members of the Potomac Assembly Corps marched in the Alexandria George Washington (GW) Parade. would like to Thank SK Bill Hixon and his wife Loraine for transported the hot dogs, buns, drinks, the supplies to St. Mary s School Cafeteria for the Marchers. SK Marvin Spychaj transported and helped serve the Chili that he had cooked a few days before. SK Bill Hixon and his wife Loraine, SK Marvin Spychaj, SK Jim McCracken, SK Joey McCracken and SK Fred Hundemer from Fr. Malloy Assembly for cleaning the food area and cafeteria area after everyone had eaten. Please join us again on March 3 rd when we once again March in the St. Patrick s Day Parade in Old Town Alexandria. We will meet at 10:00AM in the St. Mary's Lyceum Parade starts at 12:30PM. Vivat Jesus, Richard Risdon Richard Risdon, FN Potomac Assembly # 2204 richard.risdon1@verizon.net (H) 703-683-1282 (C) 571-244-4645 14