Knights of Columbus Assembly 1099 T HE SIR KNIGHT NEWS Volume 8, Issue 4 ASSEMBLY OFFICERS: Faithful Friar Fr. Michael Couhig CSC mcouhig@st-ignatius.org Faithful Navigator Dennis Murff dennis.murff@gmail.com 512--292-9150 Faithful Captain Greg Nelson gnelson8156@earthlink.net 512--288-9868 Faithful Pilot David Moore dmoore58@usa.net Faithful Comptroller Mike Moreno mike.moreno8156@att.net 512--280-7016 Faithful Scribe Jim Duffy jduffy3@austin.rr.com 512--301-0948 Faithful Purser Albert Villegas villegas3732@aol.com 512--282-9330 Faithful Admiral Harold Benkoski hjbenk@austin.rr.com 512--328-0970 Trustee One Year Robert Fonseca Bobjenfonseca@sbcglobal.net 512--447-5162 Trustee Two Year Ed Martin emartin01@austin.rr.com 512--659-3179 Trustee Three Year Henry Casas henrycasas@att.net 512--282-9537 Faithful Inner Sentinel Louis Palacios Faithful Outer Sentinel Jacob Castillo F ROM OUR FAITHFUL NAVIGATOR... Being lazy is no excuse October 2011 Most Reverend Bishop Joe S. Vásquez, Retired Bishop John McCarthy, Worthy Master, Reverend Fathers, Sir Knights and Ladies: The Knights of Columbus are consecrated to the Blessed Virgin Mary, and encourages devotion Our Lady and, in particular, to pray the rosary as often as possible. As new member of the Knights of Columbus we receive a rosary with instructions to carry our rosary at all times. The rosary is very much at the heart of the Knights of Columbus. I carry my rosary always but sadly I do not pray it daily. Why; because I get distracted by other things or just plain lazy. This month we celebrate not only the Memorial of Our Lady of the Rosary, but also the birth of our namesake Christopher Columbus. Here locally we also have an opportunity to participate in Forty Days for Life. Beginning now I will not be lazy I heartedly endeavor to pray the Rosary daily I heartedly endeavor to persevere as did Christopher Columbus I heartedly endeavor to devote myself more fully to Christ, Our Blessed Mother and Mother Church Bishop Hugh Doyle is quoted as saying: "No one can live continually in sin and continue to say the Rosary: either they will give up sin or they will give up the Rosary" Washington D.C., Aug 4, 2010 / 09:54 am (CNA/EWTN News).- The Supreme Knight of the Knights of Columbus, Carl A. Anderson opened the first session of the 128th Supreme Convention on Tuesday by re-consecrating his mission and responsibilities to Our Lady of Guadalupe. Before delivering his annual report to the more than 2,000 delegates of the world s largest Catholic fraternity, Anderson who is celebrating his 10th anniversary as Supreme Knight recalled that he began his tenure by visiting the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in Mexico City, to consecrate his responsibilities to the Patroness of the Americas.
Page 2 Volume 8, Issue 4 F ROM OUR FAITHFUL NAVIGATOR CONT... I consecrated all my responsibilities to Her and I renew my consecration to her auspices, the Supreme Knight said. In his extensive report, Anderson recalled that to be a Christian is truly a very different way of living and of loving. From its earliest days, Christianity was often known simply as The Way.' It was so unique in the First Century that no further explanation was necessary. You had only to observe the manner in which the early Christians went about their daily lives the way they cared for others to sense that there was something very different about them, he added. Two thousand years later, Anderson continued, it cannot always be said that today s Christians stand out in the way the first Christians did in the days of the Roman Empire. In some ways, our secular society seems to be a more difficult environment than the pagan society in which Peter and Paul first spread the Gospel. And yet the continuing appeal of membership in the Knights of Columbus, with its devotion to charity inspired by faith, is undeniable: During the last fraternal year, more than 74,000 Catholic men joined our ranks. They too, have answered yes to the question, Am I my brother's keeper? In his yearly report, Anderson reviewed a long list of items such as the growing membership, education, insurance and investments, support to vocations and chaplains, military and veteran affairs, the inauguration of the Knights of Columbus Museum, Faithful Citizenship, charitable contributions as well as fraternal and financial highlights. On Faithful Citizenship, the Supreme Knight noted that the vast majority of Knights of Columbus activity is directed toward matters of faith, charity and family life. We are not a political organization, and partisan politics is expressly prohibited by the Constitution and laws of the Order. Vivat Jesus! Our members include people of many political persuasions, and our goal is unity in faith and fraternity, whatever our political differences might be, Anderson said. However, he explained that we do, however, take positions on a limited number of key issues that we believe are fundamental to faithful Catholic citizens and involve matters that must transcend partisan politics. Our guides in this area are two of the great documents of the Second Vatican Council: 'Gaudium et Spes,' which addressed the role of the Church in the modern world, and 'Dignitatis Humanae,' its teaching on religious freedom and the fundamental dignity of the human person. SK Dennis Murff Faithful Navigator
The Sir Knight News Page 3 F ROM OUR FAITHFUL COMPTROLLER... WELCOME NEW SIR KNIGHTS Fall Exemplification Georgetown, Texas Sir Knights, gentlemen all; our assembly held an admission committee meeting Sunday September 11 th at St Ignatius. The committee entertained 5 new candidates for the 4 th degree with the exemplification to be held October 1st at St Helen s Catholic Church in Georgetown, Texas. There were 5 very good brother knights inquiring into the patriotic degree of the Knights of Columbus. Their applications were voted on at our Sept 12 th monthly meeting with acceptance. Come to our next meeting to met these new Sir Knights. The candidates are: Brother Brent E Bennett Council 12409 UT Catholic Student Center 2026 Frances Dr, Austin, Texas 1 st Degree date October 9 th, 2005 Brother Juan J Gonzalez Council 10836 St John Neuman 8600 Cobblestone, Austin, Texas 1 st Degree date May 13, 2008 Brother Lou Gustaferro - Council 8156 St Catherine of Siena 170 Trinity Hills Dr, Austin, Texas 1 st Degree date July 3, 2008 Several members are still delinquent in their dues. Mail your dues to our new Assembly Post Office Box: Bishop Reicher Assembly 1099 P. O. Box 42163 Austin, Texas 78704 or to my home address: SK Mike Moreno Faithful Comptroller 12212 Barrel Bend Austin, TX 78748 Brother Gabriel A Moreno - Council 12409 UT Catholic Student Center 803 W 28 th, apt 107, Austin, Texas 1 st Degree date October 10, 2009 Brother Roy Eric Staveley, Grand Knight - Council 10131 St Ignatius Martyr 9105 Taylorcrest Cv, Austin, Texas 1 st Degree date August 12, 2003 Up Date & Prayers Dear Brother Sir Knights, Quick note, my step son Thomas is making good progress and headed to what maybe a full recovery. He is alert, he is eating and talking again and they will remove the Pick line he has to his stomach. He had a shunt placed in his head to relieve fluid build up in his brain. His left arm is still not moving, he still needs some assistance to do some basic functions, but other than that he s doing real well. Thanks, again for your prayers; God is doing a real great job and God will heal him and put him back together again. Amen. SK Mike Moreno PFN, PGK, FDD Faithful Comptroller
Page 4 Volume 8, Issue 4 F UTURE FALLOUTS Fallouts requested by the Bishop for Special Masses in October Bishop Vásquez is a big supporter of the 4 th Degree and is looking for a large turnout of Knights. Please make every effort to Fallout for these masses. Tux and Social Baldric or full Regalia if you have it. Red Mass October 13, 2011 at St. Mary s Cathedral Times: Fallout 5:30pm Mass 6:00pm What is a Red Mass: This Thirteenth Century European custom marked the opening of the parliament and received its name from the red color of the vestments worn by the celebrant and the scarlet robes worn by the Lord High Justices. Today, many cities around the United States hold the Red Mass annually in celebration of the legal profession. All members of the legal and law enforcement professions are invited to attend. Refreshments will be served at a reception immediately following. White Mass October 17, 2011 at St. Mary s Cathedral Times: Fallout 6:00pm Mass 6:30pm All physicians, nurses and health care workers are invited to attend the Mass. SK Greg Nelson Faithful Captain F UN CHEER FUNDRAISER Sign up for Sunday, October 9, 2011, will be the start of the Cheer season. The activities will take place at Concordia University Texas at 11400 Concordia University Dr. Austin, TX 78726. Need 4 Knights at 8:30 AM - 4th degree shirt and khaki pants preferred. Note: This location is off Hwy 620. Sign up for Sunday, November 6, 2011, will be the Fun Cheer Austin Holiday Classic in Cedar Park, TX. The activities will take place at Vista Ridge High School at 200 S. Vista Ridge Blvd. Cedar Park, TX 78613. Need 8 to 10 Knights at 11:00 AM - 4th degree shirt and khaki pants preferred. Note: This location is off Hwy 620. Ed Martin Faithful Trustee 512-659-3179
The Sir Knight News Page 5 Fullness Of Truth is honored to co-sponsor the next Archdiocesan Men's Day Of Prayer, "MAN UP, MAN IN, MAN OUT" featuring Cardinal DiNardo, Gallery Furniture's Jim McIngvale ("Mattress Mack"), EWTN's Doug Barry, Fr. Michael Scherrey and MORE! At the: The Catholic Charismatic Center 1949 Cullen Boulevard Houston, Texas October 29th 7:30 am to 1 pm Tickets are just $25/adult and $15/youth... that's right, bring your sons! Register before October 15th and save $5 when you use promo-code "Fullness" at check-out. Register online http://fullnessoftruth.org/mdop11.htm or by phone at 877.21.TRUTH. Please share this with a friend and help us spread the word. God Bless You, Joe McClane Fullness of Truth
Page 6 Volume 8, Issue 4 October Birthdays Happy Birthday Sir Knights!!! May you have many more. Clarence C Borkowski Gregory W Ledenbach Charles E Malburg Pat G Coakley Michael D Glenn Adrian F Munoz Robert E Mccaslin Matthew S Neas Carlos T Mendoza Robert Meny Bruce R Wilkinson George Ira Dankworth Henry R Casas Christopher J Harrison Roger Ibarra Jr Stephen E Montgomery Jr Donald M Pischke A ROUND THE ASSEMBLY... Sir Knights, Please see the list below of upcoming events. Please take the opportunity to participate. October 13 Red Mass - St. Mary s Cathedral, Austin Texas 5:30pm Fallout 6:00pm Mass October 17 White Mass - St. Mary s Cathedral, Austin Texas 6:00pm Fallout 6:30pm Mass October 22 Financial Secretary s School - St. Thomas More 9am Registration Bring Your Laptop October 24 Chapter Meeting - St Mary Our Lady of the Lake 6100 Lohmans Ford Rd Lago Vista, TX November 11 Veteran s Day Parade 8:00 AM Fallout 9:00 AM March. Assemble on Congress Ave. Bridge COUNCIL 10131 October 1-4th Degree Exemplification, our GK will become a Fourth Degree Member We will be preparing and cooking chicken and sausage 2 - Selling chicken and sausage after all Mass times 3 - Living Rosary co - sponsored with the CDA at 7pm in Main Church 6 - Regular Council Business Meeting, bring food goods for SVDP pantry 7 - First Friday Adoration, in Mother's Chapel 8 - Smash street dance, Knights to bartend 10 - Annual Knights Mass and lunch in Honor of Columbus Day 11 - First degree Exemplification in Father Zink Room at 7pm 12 - Golf Planning Meeting for Annual Tournament 19 - Food Pantry detail at SVDP, St. Ignatius 20 - Tentative, Planning Meeting 21-23 - Annual Dove Hunt/Retreat 26 - Golf Planning Meeting COUNCIL 10209 October 3 - Regular Council Business Meeting 7 - First Friday Adoration 8 - Adopt-a-Street @ 8:30am 13 - Golf Planning Meeting at Taco Cabana 20 - First degree Exemplification at 7pm 29 - Men s Club Grounds Cleanup 30 - Corporate Communion 11:00am Mass Report submitted by SK Kevin Russell Report submitted by SK Roger Ibarra, Jr. PFN 1099 ogerjr@sbcglobal.net
The Sir Knight News G OOD OF THE ORDER: P RAY FOR THESE Father Mike Couhig SK Louis Palacios SK Ishmael Gonzalez Father Barry Cabell SK Jim and Janet Elman SK Bill Boike Father James Martin SK Herman and Agnes Bunn SK John Byrne Father Hilario Guafardo Anne Weber SK Thomas Oscier Pray for Priests SK Frank Mendez daughter Teri Pete Golde Miss Saldana and Family Joe Louis Garcia Theresa Hodapp Mary Molina Mary Moore Nancy and Melissa Medina Chris G. Repose of the soul of Joe Reshman Page 7 Bishp Reicher Assembly Knights of Columbus Assembly 1099 P. O. Box 42163 Austin, TX. 78704-7219 The Sir Knight News, Assembly 1099 s newsletter is moving to electronic distribution as the default method of delivery starting with the January 2012 Edition. We are doing this to save substantial costs associated with the printing and mailing of newsletters our highest expense for running the Assembly. We realize that some of you may not have any access to the Internet and still need hard copies mailed to you. Typically we find this is only about ten percent of the membership saving us hundreds of dollars. If you need to continue receiving a physical newsletter please send a note to the editor: Kevin Russell 7802 Coldstream Drive Austin, TX 78748 (512) 573-3820 T HE SIR KNIGHT NEWS G OES ELECTRONIC To insure you get the notice of newsletter publications and other important events for the Assembly please be sure you have registered with the Assembly s email group. Visit http://www.kofc1099.org/groupemail.html to register your email address. MONTHLY MEETING SCHEDULE Held 2nd Monday - 7:30 PM St. Ignatius Catholic Church, 120 Oltorf St. Please enter through the Knights Door on the side of the building SNACK PROVIDERS MEETING SCHEDULE COUNCIL MONTH 10131 Oct 2011 10148 Nov 2011 10836 Dec 2011 10209 Jan 2012 8156 Feb 2012 CHECK OUT OUR WEBSITE Join the Bishop Reicher Assembly Google Group: http://www.kofc1099.org/groupmail.html If you would like to get this news letter by e-mail please send your address to: jkruss@austin.rr.com Editor: SK Kevin Russell Phone: 512-282-6863 Cell: 512-573-3820 E-mail: jkruss@austin.rr.com
The Sir Knight News P.O. Box 42163 Austin, TX. 78704-7219 BELOW LINE MAILING LABEL HERE Bishop Reicher Assembly Knights of Columbus Assembly 1099 P. O. Box 42163 Austin, TX. 78704-7219 MONTHLY MEETING SCHEDULE Held 2nd Monday - 7:30 PM St. Ignatius Catholic Church, 120 Oltorf St. Please enter through the Knights Door on the side of the building