KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS St. Genevieve Council 13969 Las Cruces, NM. www.kofc13969.com December 2017 2014 Council Officers 2017-2018 Grand Knight Jaime Flores 993-8634 jm-flores@hotmail.com Deputy Grand Knight Jose Tapia 649-6525 Chancellor Robert Ponzini 719-291-5665 rponzini@comcast.net Recorder Lucio Tellez 520-0691 telluc.64@gmail.com Financial Secretary Jaime Rivera 644-6942 jriverside57@gmail.com Treasurer Ruben Salcido 202-9133 deboyrps@yahoo.com Lecturer Ray Fajardo 635-5347 hrlascruces@aol.com Advocate Adam Vasquez 520-8387 adamvasquez1012@gmail.com Warden Latson Munn, Jr 649-1329 lfmunnjr@outlook.com Inside Guard Samuel Gonzales 644-3883 Oldman_tuba@hotmail.com Outside Guard Alberto Grijalva 571-5211 1 GRAND KNIGHT S MESSAGE Brothers, Ladies and Family Members, I hope everyone had a safe and enjoyable Thanksgiving with your family and friends. Thank you to everyone for the tremendous job in preparing the food for our annual Family Unity Night Thanksgiving Dinner. We had approximately 56 people who attended this event. Let s continue building up unity in our council. The Family Unity Night for December will be on the 20 th which we will be sharing this night with the community La Posadas at St. Genevieve. Thanks to all the Brothers, Ladies and family members for supporting and helping out with our Pancake Breakfast on Nov 12 th. The Pancake breakfast was a success. We were also able to donate 50 plates to El Caldito Soup Kitchen from tickets that were bought and donated from the Brothers. Thank you for your time, talents and generosity. I would like to thank all the Brothers who helped on Nov 18 th & 19 th at our Knights of Columbus Information Drive after all the masses at St Genevieve Parish. We were able to obtain 10 prospects who desired information regarding membership in the Knights of Columbus. Our next step is for the Admission Committee to meet with these individuals and further interview them. I encourage all brothers to carry a Prospect Card and continue recruiting candidates. (Continued on page 5) Trustees Bill Klement 640-7881 Rich Archuleta 640-6659 Kerry Morley 386-8061 District Deputy Kerry Morley 386-8061 grandknightmorley@outlook.com Service Program Directors 2017-18 Program Director Bob Ponzini 719-291-5665 rponzini@comcast.net Church Director DaveKenny 636-4455 davidtkenny@centurylink.net Council Director Jesus Frietze 649-5407 frietzej@msn.com Community Director Joe Tapia 575-649-6525 Family Director Adam Vasquez 520-8387 adamvasquez1012@gmail.com Youth Director Chris Hernandez 201-8862 azcah73@gmail.com Membership Eloy Martinez 575-523-4963 Special Olympics Jaime Flores/AlbertoGrijalva Pro Life Couple Harold & Margie Beeson 575-635-0120 allbeesons@msn.com
COUNCIL/COMMUNITY Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser November 12th: In order to earn the dollars necessary to meet our operating costs, our council must net approximately $2000 from special fundraisers. (Council members can review the budget numbers by going to the MEMBERS ONLY section of our website: www.kofc13969.com). This year, our plan is to hold two pancake breakfast fundraisers. The first of these was held on November 12 th and netted about $950, so we are on target. One of the unique twists adopted for our pancake fundraisers is the idea of accepting ticket donations for breakfasts to be delivered to the needy at the Mesilla Valley Community of Hope. This idea was suggested last year by Brothers Ray Narvaez and Stephen Elchlepp, and was implemented again this year. We delivered 50 pancake and sausage breakfasts to the El Caldito Soup Kitchen. On Sunday, Brothers helped to cook and the Ladies Auxiliary served. Others brought their families to eat. Many who couldn t make it bought tickets and donated their breakfasts. It was a fun event and we met our profit goal! Cooking pancakes & sausage are Bros Tomas Also in the kitchen: Ruben Salcido, Martha Garcia, Rebecca Archuleta, Cecilia Medina, Rich Archuleta & Matthew Ortiz Sammy Gonzales and Joaquin Silva Flores and Lexi, Brandi and Austin Vasquez Our Grand Knight, Jaime Flores, was hard Ladies Karen Frye and Cecilia Flores As usual, Bro Tomas Medina was a mainstay at work assisting in the kitchen advertise in front of the Parish Hall washing the pots and pans This guy, Bro Rich Archuleta, really This is one of our newest Knights, the ever- We even put Bro Bill Klement to work.. knows how to clean a dirty grill! smiling Joaquin Silva, working in the kitchen here he is swabbing down the floor! These guys are loafing: Bros Andres Garcia, Financial Secretary, Jaime Rivera Bros Art and Elmo Padilla brought their Bill Klement and Bob Ponzini at the door collected and banked all the money lovely Mother, Carolina, to enjoy breakfast 2
Reaching out to the Needy through our fundraisers: Last October, Brothers Navor Chavez and Alberto Grijalva brought about 25 breakfasts to the Gospel Rescue Mission. This time, Brothers Bill Klement and Alberto Grijalva delivered 50 meals to the El Caldito Soup Kitchen. The meals were refrigerated and distributed the following Tuesday morning. We packaged them so they could be taken home to eat. This activity allowed us to help others less fortunate than ourselves. Last time, Navor Chavez and Alberto Grijalva The meals were stored in the This time, we delivered 50 donated meals brought donated breakfasts to Rescue Mission Rescue Mission refrigerator to the El Caldito Soup Kitchen Bros Bill Klement and Alberto Grijalva give Brian stored the meals in the refrigerator On Tuesday, the meals were reheated & the meals to El Caldito s manager, Brian to be distributed the following week distributed to the needy at El Caldito VASQUEZ WEDDING NOVEMBER 4th: Our New Mexico Knights of Columbus Family of the Year, the Vasquez Family, had a special celebration on Saturday November 4 th. It was a day in which Brandi Vasquez was welcomed into the Catholic Church and Adam and Brandi renewed their marriage vows in the presence of the Church. The choir was Bro Matt Seltzer, his wife The witnessing of the wedding vows by The happy couple, Brandi and Adam Lydia & daughters Carmen, Maria & Rebecca Fr Rogelio and Fr Babu Naripogula Vasquez after the ceremony!!! This is the entire Vasquez Family Adam and Brandi cut their cake Austin and Lexi Vasquez including Adam s Mother to serve to their guests with their Mother 3
FAMILY/CHURCH/COMMUNITY Annual Family Unity Night Thanksgiving Dinner: We had our annual, traditional Thanksgiving Dinner at the Family Unity Night of Wednesday, November 15 th. The Council provided two turkeys and a ham, and the participants brought the trimmings and desserts. For all of us, it was an opportunity to share an old-fashioned, traditional, family meal with our St. Genevieve/Knights of Columbus Family! We drew a record turnout of about 56 people all of us had a delightful evening of good food and good company. Remember everyone that we hold a Family Unity Night Potluck Dinner at 6:30 PM at the Parish Hall every third Wednesday of the month (except December, when we join in the Parish Christmas Posada). PLEASE COME AND JOIN US IN DECEMBER OR JANUARY! The prayer before the meal was led The other end of the long prayer line This was the line of hungry families, by Deacon Lou Roman waiting to eat the Thanksgiving Dinner All filled their plates with turkey, ham The Archuleta and Vasquez Families Old friends enjoying each other s and the traditional trimmings enjoying their meals together company at the Family Unity Night Delia Narvaez, Elias Bernal (our most John and Karen Frye chatting with Maureen and Robert Ponzini handsome Knight), and Bob Ponzini Mary Helen and Deacon Lou Roman enjoying Family Unity Night The door prize was won by our most The large crowd of 56 mingled for These are our small ladies. senior Knight, Sir Knight Gregorio Quinones a short time after dinner Which do you think is the shortest? 4
INSURANCE AGENT S MESSAGE Life Insurance As a Gift? The initial reaction for many people when you mention life insurance as a gift is a quick step back and a questioning stare. How morbid, they think. While it may seem that way when you first mention it, life insurance is really a thoughtful gift that can be a financial life preserver in tough times. The problem with life insurance is the general perception. Many think of death instead of the great benefits it provides, and the security that it offers even while you re alive. Life insurance should be thought of as a precautionary protective measure for a family unit. The purchase of this product can mean saving your home, sending your children to college, and preserving your spouse s quality of life in the event of your death. One of the times you may want to purchase life insurance for someone is when a family has a new baby. It s a great, low-cost way to set money aside for the future (i.e. college tuition, housing, business startup, etc.). Of greater importance, it ensures these children will have insurance as adults, in case an illness later in life makes him or her uninsurable. Newlyweds are also ideal recipients for life insurance. As they join their lives and financial responsibilities, young couples need to make sure that their early investments are fully protected. If something were to happen to one of them, the other may be faced with serious financial hardship. A life insurance policy is an ideal way to ensure their future and protect their assets. As nontraditional as it may be, life insurance is a wise and caring gift to purchase for many people. Matthew Seltzer (575) 936-7181 matthew.seltzer@kofc.com matthewseltzer.com Grand Knight s Message (from Pg 1) Please make plans to attend our upcoming Light up for Christ event on Tuesday, December 5 th after the 6:00 pm mass in front of St. Genevieve Church. Celebrate the beginning of the Christmas season with your family and council members in the manner it was intended, by Keeping Christ in Christmas. This event is open to everyone. A reception will follow in the conference room hosted by our Ladies Auxiliary. Thank you Ladies for all you do for us. Lady Cecilia and I would like to wish everyone and their families a very blessed Christmas season. Our thoughts and prayers will be with you. May God bless you, Jaime M. Flores, Grand Knight SPECIAL OLYMPICS/COUNCIL Award to Council 13969: The local Special Olympics of New Mexico Group that our council supports recently hosted the state basketball and bowling competitions held here in Las Cruces. We have supported this group over past years by providing volunteers for their activities and donating proceeds from our Mega Bingo Fundraiser. The main point-of-contact with this group is Brother Alberto Grijalva. At our November 8 th Business Meeting, Alberto presented a teeshirt, marking the Las Cruces competition, from the Special Olympics to Grand Knight Jaime Flores. We plan to devote a Family Unity Night this spring to honor our Special Olympic athletes, their families, and their coaches. Brother Alberto Grijalva Presents Award to GK Jaime Flores 5
DECEMBER BIRTHDAYS WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES We have two celebrations this month: We celebrate nine birthdays in December. They are: Joe Asbury Dec 3, David Doctor Dec 3, Stephen Elchlepp Dec 17, Chris Hernandez Dec 30, Kathie Lopez Dec 26, Latson Munn Dec 4, Leonardo Reyes Dec 15, Ed Romero Dec 14, and Hank Rutherford Dec 9. Happy Birthday to all of you! Happy Anniversary, Jaime & Cecilia Flores 43 Years on December 28th David Doctor Stephen Elchlepp Chris Hernandez The Lopez s The Munn s Leonardo Reyes Ed Romero The Rutherford s DECEMBER ANNIVERSARIES There are ten Brother Knights in our council who took their Entry (1 st ) Degrees in the month of December. Some, like John Frye, have many years of service, and others, like Deacon Lou Roman, are new to our Brotherhood. They are: John Chavarria 11 years of service, Guy Floyd 11 yrs, Hector Frietze 7 yrs, John Frye 21 yrs, Dave Lerma 11 yrs, Jaime Rivera 11 yrs, Cruz Rodriguez 11 yrs, Deacon Lou Roman 2 yrs, Lucio Tellez 11 yrs, and Chris Villa - 11 yrs. The Brothers with 11 years of service were charter members of St. Genevieve Council 13969. More about them can be found in the ABOUT OUR COUNCIL section of our website www.kofc13969.com Happy Anniversary to all of you loyal Brothers! The Chavarria s Guy Floyd Hector Frietze The Frye s The Lerma s The Rivera s Cruz Rodriguez Deacon Roman The Tellez s Chris Villa Happy Anniversary Jim & Lucy Glasscock 32 Years on December 28th FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER Please pray for our special intentions Roberto Sanchez, son-in-law of Bro Elias Bernal The repose of the soul of Bro Sir Knight JR Stewart The repose of the soul of Richard Rivera Adriana Flores, daughter of Grand Knight Jaime and Lady Cecilia Flores The daughter of Brother Eloy Martinez Brother Joe Behnke Repose of the soul of Brother Pablo Tellez Brother Charlie Castillo Jesus & Toni Frietze Toni is doing very well Hector Frietze, and all men & women serving in the military Brother Andres and Lady Martha Garcia Ann, the caregiver of Alberto Grijalva & Ronnie Fisher The Mother of Brother Fred Myers Ignacio, the cousin of Brother Joaquin Silva For all Brother Knights and Families everywhere who are in distress All the deceased members of the K of C All neglected and abused children For an end to abortion We always include the intentions from the last Council Meeting Please take a moment to post your own special intentions on our Council website www.kofc13969.com 6
COUNCIL/CHURCH Corporate Communion: Our council holds a monthly Corporate Communion, where all Brothers and their Families are invited to sit in the front pews near the choir and receive the Holy Eucharist together. This celebration is usually held at the 9:30 AM Mass on the 3 rd Sunday of each month. The Mass is dedicated to all Knights of Columbus, living and deceased. Below is a photo of the choir at our Corporate Communion Mass on November 19 th. Brother Tomas Medina and his wife Nora are the musicians, and Knights of Columbus Lady of the Year Delia Narvaez is a singer. The choir at the Corporate Communion Mass COUNCIL/CHURCH THANKSGIVING DAY MASS NOV 23rd: This year our Council was asked to provide Readers, Communion Ministers, Ushers and Choir Singers for the 9 AM Mass on Thanksgiving Day. We had eleven volunteers who served: Richard Archuleta, Jesus Frietze, Andres & Martha Garcia, Alberto Grijalva, Colleen Myers, Delia Narvaez, Bob Ponzini, Lucio Tellez and Adam & Austin Vasquez. A job well done, Knights and Ladies! SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS There will be an Admission (1 st ) and Formation (2 nd ) Degree Exemplification on Sunday December 17 th at 12N in Bernalillo. For more information on Exemplifications, please go to www.kofc13969.com or www.nmkofc.org We forgot to report.the Knights of Columbus newsletter, Knightline, reported in its August 2017 issue that Council 13969 is a winner of the Double Star Award for the 2016-17 fraternal year. The Knightline of November 2017 announced that Assembly 3330 is a winner of the Star Assembly Award for the 2016-17 fraternal year. The New Mexico State Mid Year Meeting will be held on December 8 th through 10 th in Deming. Our council will be represented by Grand Knight Jaime Flores and Program Director Bob Ponzini. All are welcome to attend. The 10 th Annual Blue Mass will be offered in Albuquerque on Thursday December 7 th from 12 to 1:30 PM. Don t forget that our Mothers Day Dance is scheduled for Saturday May 12 th in the Parish Hall. Please start telling your family and friends! Plans are now being made details will be shared as they become available. Council jackets are now being ordered. The price is $50 and $55 for larger sizes. If you are interested in ordering a jacket, please contact Jaime Flores or Ruben Salcido. Vests are available in a variety of sizes for $30. Contact either of the Jaimes (Rivera or Flores) for a vest. Join the Rosarians on the First & Last Saturday of each Month to pray the rosary for an end to abortion. rosaryrallylascruces@gmail.com Don t Let Your Dog Get Bitten by a Rattlesnake!!!: This is Tyson. He is an integral part of the Robert and Maureen Ponzini Family. He got bit by a rattlesnake on Friday November 17 th and is now recovered. He recommends that you not let your dogs get bitten by a rattlesnake! (He lost his eye many years ago) Bros Andres Garcia, Lucio Tellez, & Alberto Grijalva were ushers Tyson in Intensive Care, being treated for rattlesnake bite 7
November 2017 December 2017 January 2018 Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 Light Up for Christ 6:30PM 6 7 10 th Annual Blue Mass Albuquerque 8 Feast of Immaculate Conception 9 Mid-Yr Meeting In Deming, NM 10 11 Mid-Yr Meeting Pilgrimage to In Deming, NM A-Mountain in Honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe 17 Corporate Communion 9:30 AM Mass 12 Our Lady of Guadalupe 18 19 First Degree Team 6:30PM 13 Parish Hall CouncilMtg 7PM 20 FUN at Parish Posada at the Parish Hall Mid-Yr Meeting 14 15 16 21 22 23 2 nd & 3 rd Degree Bernalillo, NM 24 25 26 27 4 th Degree Assembly 7 PM Hall 28 29 30 31 Notes: Check for timely info on www.kofc13969.com ROMEO s The Retired Old Men Eating Out are still at it. We meet every Wednesday morning 8:30 AM at Rosie s Café on Main St. near the Post Office. Join us if you enjoy a hearty breakfast, and some very intellectual discussions. You need not be old, retired, or a man to join us all are welcome! 8