The Nugget Newsletter of the Mother Lode Assembly #2778 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Fourth Degree, Auburn, California Established 3 March 2003 Charity Unity Fraternity Patriotism February 2016 December Regular General Membership Meeting Tuesday February 16, 2016 St. Joseph Parish Hall 6 th and D St, Lincoln, CA Meeting starts at 7:30 PM The Nugget is the monthly newsletter of the Mother Lode Assembly #2778, which meets on the third Tuesday of each month at announced locations. All news, feature items, and opinion articles must be signed by the author (items sent via email are considered signed if from your own email address). All articles are due on the 25th of the month and are subject to space available and copyright laws. No article printed herein should be construed to represent anyone but the views of the author or, in the case of undesignated articles, the views of the editor. Brother Sir Knights are reminded to: (a) always notify the faithful comptroller and the Nugget editor of any change of address (postal or email). (b) allow the editor and comptroller access into your email inbox. Some people restrict access and do not accept unknown emails. It is up to you to allow our 4th degree email addresses or you will not get any necessary correspondence, including The Nugget. George Trebaol Publisher & Editor, (510) 396-3830 TrebaolG@gmail.com
February 2016 Page 2 FAITHFUL NAVIGATOR S MESSAGE Together we could be an enormous force for good in a world that so obviously needs the love of God and love of neighbor, which are reflected in our work. Carl A. Anderson, Supreme Knight Worthy Sir Knights, I want to thank those Sir Knights, Color Corps, and families that attended the West Coast Walk for Life on Saturday, January 23, 2016. Your support for Pro Life as Catholic Gentlemen is our mantra, yet deeply appreciated. Our Holy Father has called us to be Pro Life, from inception to natural death. Since it is legal to kill a baby in the womb, we must keep Pro Life in the forefront as the unborn are the most vulnerable. However, please keep all Pro Life precious and in your heart. Please remember Spring 40 Days For Life starting Ash Wednesday, February 10 through March 20, at a Parish near you. More info at 40daysforlife.com/sacramento Sir Knights, as St. Valentine s Day approaches again this year on February 14, please take the time and resources to do something very special for your wife or significant companion in your life. Throughout the year, our Lady Knights give us their undying support in all our activities. This is their day, so let us make it special. Sir Knights if you know of a 1st Degree Brother Knight in your Council who missed the 2 nd & 3 rd Degree Exemplifications at St. Paul Parish (Florin Road) on February 6, 2016, the Arden- Carmichael Council #4970 is hosting the 2 nd & 3 rd Degree Exemplifications on Saturday, March 5, 2016 at St. John the Evangelist Church. All 3 rd Degree Brother Knights should be thinking seriously about attending the 4 th Degree Exemplification (Patriotism) on Saturday, April 16, 2016. They will not be disappointed! This Exemplification to become a Sir Knight is like no other. Form 4 s need to be submitted at our MLA Meeting on Tuesday, February 16, 2016, hosted by Lincoln Council, as the March meeting may be too close for submission the District Master. Candidate s checks, payable to Mother Lode Assembly #2778, for $87.00 need accompany the their Form 4. There will be forthcoming announcements regarding the 4 th Degree weekend, hospitality suite, and orientation for candidates. Please check your emails closely. Call me with any questions. Remember MLA Dues! Vivat Jesus Sir Knight Ricco Ches, Faithful Navigator
February 2016 3 Color Corps Report Jan 19th through February 16th, we have had only one call-out: at St. Clare Church on Friday, January 29th, for a funeral Mass for the wife of one of our own members, Hank Deeken. The Mass for Pidge Deeken, was scheduled for11:00am. We had seven Color Corps members participate at the Funeral Mass. There were two other call-outs for assistance outside of our area: 2016 West Coast Walk for Life Mass at the Cathedral of St. Mary of the Assumption, 1111 Gough St., San Francisco, 94109 on Saturday, January 23, 2016 with the Color Corps arrival time at 8:30 AM and Mass start time at 9:30 AM. Rite of Election/Call to Continuing Conversion at the Cathedral of the Blessed Sacrament on Saturday, February 13th, with the Color Corps arrival time at 6:30 PM and the event start time at 7:30 PM. As of the writing of this report no member had volunteered to participate in either event. As reported last month an inventory of MLA CC equipment was made. We have five(5) red capes, one(1) white cape, three(3) swords, four (4) chapeaus and one(1) pair of shoes available to loan to any member wishing to become a Color Corps member. We also have enough funds to advance to any member wishing to become a Color Corps member to purchase his own equipment to be repaid to the MLA over the next year or two. Starting at the March 15th meeting the Color Corps will start practicing on hour prior to the scheduled meeting every month. NORM CHAVEZ, Color Corps Commander, MLA
February 2016 4 Planned Meeting Dates/Locations March 15 St. Joseph Marello Room Overflow Rm, Granite Bay April 19 St. Joseph Hall, Auburn May 17 St. Joseph Hall, Auburn June 21 St. Joseph Marello Room Overflow Rm, Granite Bay February Assembly Birthdays 02-01 James Hammes 02-14 William Burmeister 02-02 Irving Eastman 02-19 Patrick Flannigan 02-02 Edward Korphage 02-20 Ray Ille HL 02-02 Edward Lopez 02-21 Donald Lento HL 02-02 Pete Lopez 02-21 John Lynch 02-07 Lawrence Eichman 02-22 George Garcia 02-10 James Horan 02-22 Rudy Garcia 02-12 Paul Moran 02-23 John Sheehan 02-12 Stephen Moran 02-26 Raymond Sienkiewicz 02-13 Mario Cateriny 02-28 Augustin Arrivas March 03-02 Ritchie Adams 03-20 James Chapman 03-03 Kenneth Pomaranski 03-20 Norman Chavez 03-04 David Frey 03-21 Jeff Jones 03-05 Jack Mahan 03-22 John Freschi 03-07 Joel Diaz 03-23 Roy Vanoni 03-07 Alan Wittinger 03-23 Dave Zurawski 03-11 Hugh Paxton 03-28 Vincent Cordova 03-15 Angelo Zanassi III 03-28 Tony Jelinek 03-17 Ron Gonzales 03-29 Robert Otway 03-17 Patrick Gonzales 03-30 Richard Mc Gough
February 2016 Page 5 CHALICE / MASS KIT REPORT February 2016 There is no activity related to our Chalice program this month. I, along with others, will be in Baja, CA for the remainder of February. Peace and Love, SK Ron Roussey Chalice Chairman, Mother Lode Assembly
February 2016 Page 6 Members: S/K Steve Howder S/K William Pauch S/K Don Heisler S/K Irv Eastman S/K Chris Avery SICK AND DISTRESSED LIST Family and Friends: Kenny Brown David Jones Richard Maddox Eric Jenkins Gene Mc Giveney Carol Carey John Paul Letcher Alice Bothello Frank Stephens Ashley Ruzicka Deacon Mike Young Dean Denney Patricia Wasik. -- Pray for the Repose of all souls: Del McGiveney, Florence Ellison, Ralph Osborne The Sick and Distressed list reflects members and families of our Mother Lode Assembly. For additions or changes, contact Patrick Downey via email at pjdowney44@gmail.com or call at 530-367-2154 Please send emails regarding the Sick and Distressed List to Joanne: joannek@wavecable.com.
February 2016 Page 7 Mother Lode Assembly #2778 Officers and Committee Chairmen Columbian Year 2015-2016 Officers Faithful Friar S/K Fr. Eric Lofgren 916-645-2102 eric.st_josephs@sbcglobal.net Faithful Navigator S/K Ricco Ches 916-869-4447 riccoches416@gmail.com Faithful Admiral S/K Norm Chavez 530-823-2454 nchavezsr@onemain.com Faithful Captain S/K Jeff Jones 530-367-3033 baywoodbunch@ftcnet.net Faithful Pilot S/K Bruce Amundson 916-791-1636 brucedamundson@yahoo.com Faithful Comptroller S/K Hugh Paxton 530-613-1268 hugh_paxton@yahoo.com Faithful Scribe S/K Rudy Garcia 916-821-2788 gogarcia82@yahoo.com Faithful Purser S/K Tom Epperson 530-878-3917 gr8tfun@juno.com Faithful Inner Sentinel S/K Charlie Delos Santos 916-541-9431 charlie.dlssnts@gmail.com Faithful Outer Sentinel S./K Frank Di Grande 916-771-2178 acapidi1@hotmail.com Faithful 1 year Trustee S/K Ron Wood 916-434-0378 ron2029wood@att.net Faithful 2 year Trustee S/K Chuck Robertson 916-434-1959 Chuckrobertson1959@wavecable.com Faithful 3year Trustee S/K Jim Jordan 916-663-1946 kc_jimj@sbcglobal.net Committee Chairmen Color Corps Commander S/K Norm Chavez 530-823-2454 nchavezsr@onemain.com Chalice Memorial S/K Ron Roussey 530-367-5136 ronroussey@hotmail.com Vice Chalice Memorial S/K Bill Gilsdorf 530-823-8264 wimpyg@pacbell.net Vocations Chair S/K Bill Gilsdorf 530-823-8264 wimpyg@pacbell.net Membership Chair S/K Jim Letcher 916-663-4463 jletcher@cwnet.com Sick & Distressed S/K Pat Downey 530-367-2154 pjdowney44@gmail.com Fraternal Activities (open) Nugget Editor S/K George Trebaol 510-396-3830 trebaolg@gmail.com Public Relations/Hospitality S/K Charlie Delos Santos 530-887-1467 charlie.dlssnts@gmail.com Insurance Agent Contact your Council Agent Mother Lode Assembly #2778 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS PO Box 9079 Auburn CA 95604