COLUMBUS-FATHER HUBER ASSEMBLY 809 MARCH 2004 Knight-ly News Faithful Friar Rev. John Bakle Faithful Navigator Frank Polczynski 792-8466 Faithful Captain Jesse Garcia 577-9016 Faithful Pilot Al Cassady 299-8739 Faithful Scribe Tony Heger 885-6086 Faithful Comptroller Larry James 471-0524 Faithful Purser PFN Mark Borys 862-6142 Faithful Admiral PFN Greg Kostelac 275-2460 Inner Sentinel Ralph Blamer 837-5791 Outer Sentinel Pat Fahy 875-6336 Trustees PFN Charlie Giametta 864-8414 PFN Frank Iannaggi 864-0797 PFN Joe Rossi 837-0084 Patron Bill Vey Faithful Commander Pat Cleary Vice Commander Joe Fenneken Faithful Navigator, Sir Knight Frank Polczynski Since we are in the season of Lent, I would like to relate what this time of the year means to me, the Catholic church and the Knights of Columbus. Christ s Washing of the Feet. Peter could not understand why Christ would perform so menial a task. Christ wanted to teach men the great lesson of humble service. That lesson is still valid and is still needed today. We often measure our greatness, our success, by the amount of service and indifference we receive from others. Christ taught the exact opposite: True greatness of soul comes in serving others. Compassion is at the heart of the Christian faith and in the Knights of Columbus. The Knights of Columbus First Degree is about Charity. We are called to have the wholeness to be open to the suffering of others and to respond. This Lent, let us take time to share our gifts for the sake of helping others. Food for Thought: When did I last come to the assistance of someone less fortunate than myself? The Assembly has received the Confirmation schedule from the Columbus Diocese for the year 2004. The Pilot will publish in our monthly newsletter the parishes that will be having their confirmation that month. Your participation in this matter would be greatly appreciated. The Biennial District Assembly meeting will be held in St. Joseph Cathedral undercroft at 1:30 pm Sunday, May 2, 2004. The dress code will be tuxedo with social baldric, along with your travel card for admittance. Any Fourth Degree member in good standing can attend, but four (4) members from Assembly 809 will be entitled to vote at this meeting. The official delegates for the Biennial District Assembly will consist of the Faithful Navigator and three (3) members to be voted on at the March business meeting. The Shamrock Club of Columbus has invited the Father Huber Assembly 809 Honor Guard to participate in the Saint Patrick s Day Parade on March 17, 2004. Another great event for our members to participate in, if you can. Last year we had a fantastic turn out! Fraternally yours, Frank Polczynski
Captain s Report: Brother Sir Knights, I would personally like to thank everyone that helped with the last meeting. For the next business meeting we will continue the St. Patty's Day party so bring your St. Patrick's Day themed item. This meeting is for the prospective candidates, so invite them to attend. They will be introduced to the workings of the Assembly. The Navigators Ball is June 11th, 2004 at the Confluence Park Restaurant. We are going to have a 15 piece orchestra playing all the swing music and oldies you can stand. Cost looks to be in the $40 a couple range. Details will be forthcoming. Top of Month has been scheduled for Spageddies at the corner of Noe Bixby and Main Street on March 2nd at 7 pm. Please email (84svo@ameritech.net) me if you plan on attending so I can finalize the arrangements with the restaurant. I am throwing my hat into the ring for the position of Navigator. Since Joe Rossi asked me to be Scribe after joining in 2001, I have been working through the chairs to learn what the Assembly needs. I am positive that I can help the Assembly continue to grow. Fraternally yours, Jesus V. Garcia III, Faithful Captain Pilot's Report: The following events request a Color Guard or Honor Guard: 02/29/04, Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Grove City. Fifth Sunday Mass. Honor Guard, assemble 9 AM, Mass @ 9:30 AM 03/01/04, 7:30 pm Confirmation, Christ the King Catholic Church, 2777 E. Livingston Ave. 03/06/04, Josephinum, Color Guard assemble @ 11:30 AM, start @ 12 Noon for Regional free throw contest. 03/07/04, 12:00 pm Confirmation, St. Anthony Catholic Church, 1300 Urban Dr. 03/08/04, 7:00 pm Confirmation, St. Cecilia Catholic Church, 434 Norton Rd. 03/15/04, 7:00 pm Confirmation, St. Andrews Catholic Church 03/17/04, Saint Patrick s Day Parade 03/20/34, 11:00 am Bishop Ready High School, State Free Throw Contest. (need 8 SK s for the honor guard) 03/21/04, 11:00 am Confirmation, Holy Spirit Catholic Church, E. Broad St. & Yearling Rd. 03/22/04, 7:00 pm Confirmation, St. Stephen the Martyr Catholic Church, Clime rd., W. of Demorest Rd. 03/29/04, 7:00 pm- Confirmation, St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church, 473 S. Roys Ave. Faithful Pilot, Al Cassady April 16, 17, & 18, 2004 May 16, 2004 June 11, 2004 REMEMBER: SPECIAL EVENTS COMING UP Fourth Degree Exemplification @ the Hilton, Easton. Have you signed up a 3rd degree knight yet? Why not? Donation of spirits for the hospitality room may be made anytime. 3rd Annual Fr. Huber Assembly 809 Golf Outing. See flyer in this newsletter. Past Faithful Navigators Ball, Confluence Park Restaurant The 3rd Thursday of each month is the Social and Business meeting of the Assembly. The social always starts with FOOD and it is served promptly at 7:00PM The Ladies enjoy a program while the Men hold their business meeting starting promptly at 8:00 PM. Come and join us for an enjoyable evening
The Faithful Navigator, Frank Polczynski, has asked that you submit your e-mail addresses to the Newsletter Editor ( dccore@sbcglobal.net) or (core.home@juno.com) so that he can send you your copy of the Newsletter via e-mail. We currently have 58 Sir Knights signed up on the e-mailing list. This will get the news to you faster and save a little on postage. IF YOU KNOW OF A BROTHER SIR KNIGHT WHO IS SICK OR IN DISTRESS, PLEASE CONTACT - PFN BERT BORUSZEWSKI Bert can be contacted @ 864-0024 or by e-mail @ Bertcols@yahoo.com or contact the Newsletter editor and he will forward the information to Bert. GOOD OF THE ORDER PRAYERS ARE ASKED FOR: Good of the Order: Prayers are asked for: Dn. Richard Arnett, Jim Bailey, John Beckman, Donna Beres, Pat Booth, Lou Burke, Christy Campbell, Irene Cassady, Bill Chapman, Fr. John Cody, Dwight Conkey, Joan Creamer, Barbara Douglas, Carl Emmenegger, Robert Foster, Brendan Freeman, Lucretia Garcia, Bill Gates, Maria Giametta, Fr. Charles Griffin, Joy Griffin, Jim Hacker & Family, Rosemary Hahn, Jon Henderson, Fr. Charles Jackson, Terri Joos, George Kaltenecker, Karen Kostelac, Tim Kujawa, Gladys Kujawa, Ed Loch, Bill Munhall, Kathy Roland, El Schneider, Sally Sergio, Rick Shawver, Joan Vey, Lorretta Von Jasinski, Nicholas C. Walter, Madonna White. FLAG WINNER JOE COFFEY 1/2 & 1/2 WINNER DAVID BROWN NOT PRESENT FOR $ 296.50 SHOWING OF THE PASSION OF THE CHRIST Father DeVille of Our Lady of the Miraculous Medal Parish has booked the Marcus Theater on Rte. 256 in Pickerington for a private screening of the movie, The Passion of the Christ. It is set for 9:30 am, Saturday, March 13th. The cost is $5.50 per person. You can purchase your tickets through the parish office before March 12th. Everyone is welcome to attend. Articles for the Assembly Newsletter need to be in the Publisher s hands no later than the Sunday after the Business meeting. Contact the Newsletter Editor, Dave Core, at 614-860-1855 or e-mail dccore@sbcglobal.net or core.home@juno.com The Assembly meets on the Third Thursday of each month. Social meeting @ 7:00 PM and the Business meeting @ 8:00 PM. We meet @ St. Lad s Church at 277 Reeb Ave. Columbus, Ohio Assembly 809 web site: www.kofcassembly809.org
MINUTES OF THE FATHER HUBER ASSEMBLY 809 BUSINESS MEETING FOR 19 FEBRUARY 2004 Faithful Navigator Frank Polczynski called the meeting to order at 8:02pm. Roll Call of the Officers. (present and excused): F. Friar (ex), F. Navigator, F. Captain, F. Pilot, F. Scribe, F. Comptroller, F. Purser, F. Admiral, Inner Sentinel, Outer Sentinel, 2 nd Yr. Trustee (ex), 3 rd Yr. Trustee F. Navigator s Report: Frank presented a certificate award to Greg Kostelac for being the past Faithful Navigator. The assembly showed their uproarious appreciation. Frank received a letter from the Shamrock Club of Columbus, inviting a Father Huber Assembly 809 honor guard to participate in the St. Patrick s Day parade and mass at Holy Cross Church, Wednesday, March 17, 2004. For further information, see the F. Pilot s report in the assembly news letter and/or call Tim Feeny at 491-4449. Frank gave the 2003-2004 year Confirmation schedule to the assembly, starting at March 1, 2004: 03/01/04, 7:30pm- Christ the King Catholic Church, 2777 E. Livingston Ave., 614-237-0401 03/07/04, 12:00pm- St. Anthony Catholic Church, 1300 Urban Dr., 614-888-4280 03/08/04, 7:00pm- St. Cecilia Catholic Church, 434 Norton Rd., 614-876-5353 F. Pilot Al Cassady will have information in the assembly news letter for Confirmations from March 13, 2004, on. Bishop Griffin has said he would appreciate if members of all three assemblies (809, 2380 & 2727) would participate at these events, if at all possible. Frank gave a report as to the status of purchasing a Papal flag for St. Joseph s Cathedral. He read a letter from SK Mike Berry pursuant to a conversation Mike had with the Cathedral staff. After reading the letter and discussing it s contents with the assembly, Frank felt the assembly should hold off making a decision until Father Mike Gribble, Rector of St. Joseph s, can be consulted with, and more investigation can be made. A copy of the letter has been placed into the Assembly 809 minutes book. The Cincinnati Exempt, March 27, 2004 at the Crowne Plaza Dayton Hotel for those interested in going. Frank has received a couple of letters from Master Richard Wysong concerning the bi-annual District Assembly Meeting. The meeting will be held at the Columbus St. Joseph s Cathedral on Sunday., 5 May, 2004. The meeting is open to any SK who wishes to attend. The dress is tux with social baldric (official dress). The business covered includes resolutions that any assembly may submit in type written form for consideration by the district wide group. After review by a resolution committee, they will be put up for approval by a majority vote of the delegates. The main item of business will be the nomination invoked for the office of District Master, for a two year period commencing 1 September 2004. The nomination speeches are limited to a 5 minute duration. A copy of the nomination speech is to be given to the F. Navigator for the records. The nominee must be present at the District Assembly meeting to publicly verify his acceptance of the nomination. The delegation from an assembly consists of the F. Navigator plus one delegate per every 100 members and/or major fraction there of. Assembly 809 will be represented by three SK s as well as the F. Navigator. Frank needs to submit names for a living and deceased honoree for the Exemplification Class Honorees. The names need to be submitted in writing to Frank. During this meeting, Frank nominated SK Dave Core as an Honoree. So far the names submitted as honorees are: Living- Frank Iannaggi and Dave Core. Deceased- Karl Carius. Frank declined the nomination because he thought it was inappropriate because he will be hosting. Frank needs a list of names of the SK s who have passed away since the last Exemplification. For the next meeting (March), anyone that wishes to run for an Assembly office for the next term should submit a brief description of what they ve done so the assembly can vote on nominations in April. May is when the new officers will be voted in. The F. Navigator made a motion, that if the minutes are correct as written, to dispense with the reading of the minutes. The motion was seconded and passed. Reading of the bills: Dave Core (news letter) $152.10 A motion was made to refer the bills to the Trustees for their approval. The motion was seconded an approved. Pilot s Report: Honor Guard. Sun., 29 February 2004 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Grove City. Assemble at 9:00am for 9:30 Mass. Honor Guard. Mon., 22 March 2004 at ST. Stephen The Martyr Catholic Church in Columbus. Admiral s Report: Greg read a thank you note from the widow of SK Karl Carius, in response to the invitation Greg had sent to her for the Memorial Mass. She also gave Greg her new mailing address which he put on the Widows Roster. He also notified F. Comptroller, Larry James. Greg gave the second reading for the following applicants: Emmett W. Saylor/ Frank Iannaggi c. 11188; Fletcher C. Hasting/ Al Cassady c. 11207; William C. Saling/ Jerry Lowery c. 5253; Jerry Lowery II/ Jerry Lowery c. 5253 Greg gave the first reading for the following applicants: Juan Esparza/ Jerry Lowery c. 5253; Peter M. George/ Jerry Lowery c. 5253; Thomas J. Huth/ Frank Iannaggi c. 3864; Pierre Marte L. Robitaille/ Al Cassady c. 11207 Greg notified the assembly that we now have 23 applications.. Comptroller s Report: The assembly has less than $1700.00 outstanding in dues. Larry is ecstatic. Larry received one check for $10.00 for Pennies For Heaven due to the ad placed in the Knight-ly News that was suggested by SK Frank Iannaggi. The assembly currently has 296 members. Larry has sent in the Fraternal Survey to Supreme but has not received acknowledgment of receipt as of this meeting date. Continued on page 6
Continued from page 5 Purser s Report: Mark reminded the assembly, and said he would be very appreciative of any that participated, as an Honor Guard for the Bishop for the Confirmation at Christ the King Catholic Church on March 1, 2004. He feels it would be a great kick off for the parish membership drive. Mark reviewed the assets and expenditures. Mark has processed the paperwork and cancelled checks for the RSVP program, relating to the two seminarians we sponsored. Scribe s Report: Chalices will be engraved for the three SK s that passed away recently. Joseph A. Gallant, Philip J. Montalvo and Tom K. Shafer Captain s Report: TOTM dinner in March will be at Spageddies ( 614-863-9940) on Tuesday, 2 March 2004 at at 7:00pm Faithful Navigator s Ball: Friday, 11 June 2004, at Confluence Park. Start at 6:30, dinner at 7:30, music (15 piece orchestra) starts at 8:00. Price $40.00 per couple. Jesse will notify the other assemblies. Jesse is still taking donations ( cash, booze, soft drinks, appetizers etc.) for the Exemplification hospitality room. Historian s Report: Larry is working on an Assembly 809 roster book for publication. The book will include names of SK s, deceased, past and present, and their wives. The F. Navigator and F. Scribe reminded Larry they each need a copy of the current Assembly 809 roster that recently came from Supreme. Commander s Report: 1 March 2004, Pat says he won t be in town for the Confirmation at Christ the King Catholic Church. He said someone will have to assume the role of the Commander for that event. Color Guard, 6 March 2004, at the Josephinum, Assembly 809 will be presenting the colors at the Regional Free-throw. Honor Guard, 20 March 2004, at Bishop Ready High School, Pat will need (8) SK s for the Honor Guard, to take care of the participants from our area, in the State Free-throw. Be there at 11:00am. Pat said SK Frank Iannaggi, the District Deputy for Holy Family Catholic Church in Columbus, did the installation of the officers for new Council 13428. There were (9) SK s that escorted the new Knights and their Ladies. Pat said it was one of the nicest installations he had ever seen. BK s Pat Cleary, Frank Iannaggi and Lloyd Stauffer will be going to Holy Family Monday night to talk to 3 to 5 Third Degree Knights that will be going into the Fourth Degree. Special Committees: Golf Outing: F.N. Frank Polczynski has asked, again, for assembly members to try to bring in new members for the golf outing. F.Cdr. Pat Cleary stressed going to your councils to get participants for the golf outing. He reminded us that we can always use money for door prizes. He also reminded us that this is an easy Assembly money-maker. Assembly Shirts: F.Cdr. Pat Cleary says green shirts are difficult to get. Green shirts also symbolize certain offices within the Knights. He suggests going to navy blue. A new motion to change will be brought up under new business. Unfinished Business: Ad in the Columbus Dispatch for the Support of the Clergy: SK Larry James told the assembly the cost for a full page ad ($12253.00) and a half page ad ($5000.00). The assembly agreed that was waaay too much. A suggestion was made from the floor to try the Catholic Times and maybe the local newspapers. The subject has been tabled until further investigations can be made. The Papal Flag: F.N. Frank Polczynski has said that subject is still tabled until further investigation. Trustees Report: Nothing to report New Business: Honor Guard: F.P. AL Cassady has requested an honor guard of from 6 to 8 SK s, that are not going to the Exemplification, for a mass for deceased Sister Arsenia ( nee Agnes Eicholz), who taught at the old St. Mary High School in Columbus from 1946 to 1957. Mass will be held at St. Mary Catholic Church in German Village on Sunday, 18 April, 2004. Assemble at 11:00am for the 11:30 mass. There is an article in the Dec. 28, 2003 issue of the Catholic Times (pg 14) about Sister Arsenia. Movie, The Passion of the Christ : SK Greg Kostelac said his parish has set up a private screening for the movie and he didn t know if other parishes were doing the same. As a money making event for the Assembly, he would be willing to investigate the possibility of having a private showing at the Easton theater complex on Saturday afternoon of the Exemplification. Because during the hours from 10:30am to 3:30pm most of what is going on is the registration. Many SK s spoke up, from the floor, and said their parishes have or were already setting up private showings at various theaters. F.N. Frank Polczynski suggested that all of the SK s that know of private screenings already in the works, give that information to SK Dave Core to put into the assembly news letter so people can pick and choose where they want to go. Exemplification Hospitality Suite: SK Frank Iannaggi said he has room 758 reserved for Assembly 809. Assembly Shirts: F.Cdr. Pat Cleary made a motion to change the color of the assembly shirts to navy blue. The motion was seconded and approved. Pat also stressed, that when ordering a shirt, do not call him. Please use the order form in the news letter or the Assembly web site. It was also pointed out, from the floor, that no one is allowed to wear a Knights of Columbus shirt with the Knights identification patch/ logo but a validated Knight. It was also brought up that the wearing of the pre-existing color shirts by the Assembly is still optional SK AL Cassady stated that after the meeting he was selling St. Patrick s Parade badges for $1.00. Continued on page 7
Continued from page 6 Patron s Report: Opportunity. Bill gave a talk on the opportunity of the Knights to make money for their local parishes by selling Tootsie Roles. He told the Assembly how he, by chance, had gotten started, initiated the event at his parish and of the profits that can be made. Bill also said the fund raiser was done in conjunction with the Measure Up campaign. Good of the Order: Prayers are asked for: Dn. Richard Arnett, Jim Bailey, John Beckman, Donna Beres, Pat Booth, Lou Burke Christy Campbell, Irene Cassady, Bill Chapman, Fr. John Cody, Dwight Conkey, Joan Creamer, Barbara Douglas, Carl Emmenegger, Robert Foster, Brendan Freeman, Lucretia Garcia, Bill Gates, Maria Giametta, Fr. Charles Griffin, Joy Griffin, Jim Hacker & Family, Rosemary Hahn, Jon Henderson, Fr. Charles Jackson, Terri Joos, George Kaltenecker, Karen Kostelac, Tim Kujawa, Gladys Kujawa, Ed Loch, Bill Munhall, Kathy Roland, El Schneider, Sally Sergio, Rick Shawver, Joan Vey, Lorretta Von Jasinski, Nicholas C. Walter, Madonna White. Meeting Closed minutes prepared by a.m.heger, f. scribe 25feb04 Winner of the February 2004 50/50 was David Brown. ($276.50) He was not present. Better luck next month for those who are! Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree Assembly 809 Shirts Are you envious of the nice embroidered Fr. Huber Assembly 809 shirts worn by many of the members? No need to fret! Fill out this form and return it to Pat Cleary with a check for the shirts and you, too, will look fashionable at all of the Assembly functions. Make checks payable to: Pat Cleary, 8817 Ravine Ave., Pickerington, OH 43147-9612 Name: Please print Assembly 809 Shirts Quantity: @ $30.00 = SIZES AVAILABLE MED LRG XL 2X 3X COLOR IS NAVY BLUE Male Female
Registration 11:00 AM Shot Gun Start 12 Noon Must have full team to register Open to the first 30 teams to register 3rd ANNUAL FR. HUBER ASSEMBLY 809 GOLF OUTING MAY 16, 2004 CUMBERLAND TRAIL GOLF COURSE 8244 Columbia Rd. SW Pataskala, Ohio 43062 (Proceeds to benefit Assembly 809 Charities) Open to all men & women Not restricted to 4th Degree Knights Your Entry Fee is $60 / golfer ($240 / team) includes Green Fee, Cart, Prizes and Dinner Full payment must be included with registration Dinner at Seton Parish Activity Center ( 600 Hill Rd., Pickerington) NAME (PLEASE PRINT) ADDRESS HOME PHONE # 1. 2. 3. 4. Mail registration form and fee (Payable to : Father Huber Assembly 908) to: SETON PARISH; Attn: BUB JOOS, 600 HILL ROAD N., PICKERINGTON, OHIO 43147. Registration deadline: April 19th. ASSEMBLY 809 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS GOLF OUTING MAY 16, 2004 SPONSORS NEEDED ( TEE SIGNS ) Office Use Only Check Number Date Receipt will be returned to you. Business /name Address Phone Cost: $ 50.00 Mail to : Bud Joos, Golf Committee Please make check payable to: Knights of Columbus Father Huber Assembly 809 600 Hill Rd. N. Pickerington, Ohio 43147 Please indicate how your sign should read:
Columbus Fr. Huber Assembly 809 4th Degree Knights of Columbus David L. Core 2083 Birchview Rd. Reynoldsburg, Ohio 43068 Non Profit Org. US Postage Paid Columbus, Ohio Permit No. 85 PATRIOTISM CHARITY FRATERNITY UNITY.PENNIES FOR HEAVEN MY CONTRIBUTION TO THE PENNIES FOR HEAVEN JAR FOR VOCATIONS NAME ADDRESS CITY STATE ZIP CODE AM0UNT Mail to: Larry James, Comptroller, Fr. Huber Assembly 809, 370 Heil Ave., Gahanna, Ohio, 43230 VOCATIONS ARE OUR BUSINESS: TALK ABOUT VOCATIONS WITH YOUR FAMILIES & FRIENDS SUPPORT THOSE THAT HAVE CHOOSEN TO SERVE GOD VOCATIONS ARE EVERYBODY S BUSINESS