TEMPO Official Publication of Trinity Council 4580 2013 JANUARY 2013 What s Inside Grand Knight s Message...2 1 st & 2 nd Degree Scheduled Council Activities Free Throw Championship Chaplain s Corner...3 January Birthdays Snowball Dance Update Report From the 4 th.4 Clergy Night Flyer Charity Requests.. 5 Snowball Dance Flyer 6 Support our Advertisers Grand Knight Tim Bowen 262.679.4842 Chaplain Rev. Mark Brandl Financial Secretary Larry Pierzchalski 414.421.0228 Deputy Grand Knight Ken Skowronski Chancellor Michael Haase Recorder Ray Lenz Treasurer Philip Voglewede Advocate Gerard Janquart Warden Robert Konzal Trustees Dave Kunze Rudy Mishich Henry G. Lisiecki Guards Gerard Ruedinger Nate Schacht Steve Perelli Tempo Staff Editor Dave Kunze.. 414.529.9764 dckunze@msn.com Circulation Jerry Wicihowski..414.421.8898 General Agent Ken Sosnowski. 262.242.3350 Ken.Sosnowski@kofc.org Service Program Directors Membership Rudy Mishich..414.425.5037 Program Ken Skowronski 414.803.5542 Church Tom Czajkowski...414.525.8333 Family Robert Konzal..262.244.7288 Council Mike Haase..... 262.797.9575 Community Nate Schacht 262.309.3117 Youth Dave Kunze... 414.529.9764 Public Relations Tom Kuehn.414.425.0277
Grand Knight s Message The month of December was very busy for our council. We had our annual breakfast with Santa at Sacred Heart. I am going to say that it was a tremendous success. Many thanks to Brother Robert Konzal and his wife who spearheaded the event. Also, many thanks to our brother knight, Santa Claus, who traveled from the north pole to attend this event. In addition, many thanks to all of our brother knights who helped put this event together. Brother Briski arrived at the breakfast with some gifts that were donated by some friends of his at Fedex. This truly reflects the Christmas spirit. Many thanks to Rich Briski and our friends at Fedex. Our adult Christmas party was held at Sacred Heart. It was well attended and we all had fun. Many thanks to Brother Tom Kuehn for spearheading the event and arranging for the entertainment. Also, I would like to thank Brother Dennis Drahos for leading a sing along to close the evening. We proceeded to our chambers for a spirited game of Jeopardy. Deacon Matthew Flatley has returned to Jefferson City, MO to be ordained as a priest. His ordination was December 15, 2012. Congratulations to Father Flatley and brother knight. Good luck and many blessings for the new year. Fraternally, If anyone knows of a Brother that is ill, in distress, or who has passed on, please contact the Grand Knight or Financial Secretary. Thank you. Bro. Dennis Rakowski has been at the Golden Living Center, 5404 W. Loomis Road, Greendale. A card or visit would be very much appreciated. Bro. Pat McCreery is recouping from knee surgery. Bro. Henry Lisiecki is on the mend from a health alert. Keep all our Brother Knights in your prayers. Charity And Unity 1 st And 2 nd Degree Scheduled For Thursday, January 17. The 1 st Degree starts at 7PM with the 2 nd beginning at 8PM. We invite you to come and experience these lessons of Charity and Unity. Contact Financial Secretary Larry Pierzchalski to register.. 2 January Activities: Did You Mark Your Calendar? What: Snowball Dance When: Saturday, January 26 Where: St. Martin of Tours Time: 6 p.m. to 9:30 p.m. For more information Call Rudy Mishich 414.425.5037 See the flyer on page six Council Free Throw Championship TEMPO Friday, January 4, Free Throw Contest Tuesday, January 8, Monthly Business Mtg. Wed, January 9, Clergy Night Dinner Thursday, January 17 1 st & 2 nd Degree Night Tuesday, January 22, Officers Mtg. Saturday, January 26, Snowball Dance Consider taking part in a tradition at Trinity Council Volunteers are needed This annual event for the kids in the neighborhood will be held on Friday January 4, at St. Martin of Tours. Registration begins at 6:30 p.m. The contest starts at 7:00 p.m. If you can help, contact Dave Kunze Call 414.529.9764 And there s more Trinity Council will be hosting the District Free Throw Championship on Friday, February 1, at St. Martin of Tours. Registration and contest times will be the same. If you are interested in helping with this event, call Dave for more information. Reminder Fraternal Survey Due The Fraternal Survey was included in the December Tempo. It isn t so much that we fill it out for our own benefit. Rather it is something needed to maintain a tax exempt status with the IRS. The survey was the 2011 form, however; it will still work for the 2012. Thank you for your help with this important matter. www.trinitycouncil4580.com
Chaplain s Corner The saints of the Church are often depicted in many statues or paintings and often, it is left up to our imaginations to who exactly these saints are if we are unfamiliar with what they are famous for. The second and third weekends in Advent are focused on John the Baptist. Now John is easy to identify in a statue. John will always be portrayed with his arm and finger extended in a pointing gesture. That was John s only mission he pointed to the Messiah. We call him the forerunner of Christ. We prepare ourselves every Advent through this special time the Church blocks off for us to spiritually prepare for Christ to be born in the world as a remembrance, but also to prepare the way of the Lord ourselves for the second coming of Christ. We should see this time as a retreat and blessing from the Lord. It takes time to prepare to be that forerunner of Christ to be effective. It really is the mission of the Church to be the new John the Baptist to the world. We are the ones carrying on that mission. It is our mission to point to Christ and show off to the world the salvation of the human race. Every day, God showers us with blessings of love, comfort, mercy, forgiveness, the air we breathe; you name it. It is God who expects us in return to extend those blessings to others with our love, mercy, and compassion to the least of our brothers and sisters. I speak to the choir here as that is the mission of the Knights also. How good of a world we would live in if this message was understood by all the world s inhabitants. I guess every year we have a day where the world hears about Jesus on most airwaves for free with all sorts of Christmas wishes although many have turned to Holiday wishes but the message of God s love hopefully hits more hearts. May we do our part in wishing all we see a Merry and blessed Christmas and I pray that this year is the same for you. God Bless you,, Fr. Mark Fr. Mark Brandl Congratulations to these Brother Knights Who are Celebrating Birthdays in January: Ermin H. Humpal Daniel W. Knippel John F. Castro Gary M. VonBargen Thomas F. Kuehn Thomas J Czajkowski Russell J. Sepanski Robert C. Switalski James G. Parnau James A. Rivera TEMPO Come One Come All Let s Enjoy the Snowball The Snowball Dance has entered its fourth year as an event that has proven to be a very, very good time and a great fund raiser for Trinity Council. Get together with your family and friends on Saturday January 26, 2013 6 to 9:30 p.m. St. Martin of Tours Parish Gymnasium. Event Chairman Rudy Mishich tells us we are in for a treat. We have new music provided by Eddie Vidmar and his Variety Band.. The caterer will be long time advertiser; The Open Flame Restaurant serving an especially appetizing meal, however we are limited to the first 150 tickets sold. So don t delay, send in your reservations. Along with the fine food and music, there will be door prizes, silent auction items, 50/50 and raffle buckets. Plus beer and wine for purchase. If you have an item to donate for the raffles or door prizes; or would like to help in any capacity contact: Bro. Rudy @ 414.425.5037. A special shout out to Ewald s Auto of Franklin, Estate Services in Muskego, the Open Flame Restaurant, Hales Corners, and Prime Printing, Hales Corners for their support in making this event a success. Their support of the mission of the Knights of Columbus does not go without gratitude. The flyer is on page six 3 www.trinitycouncil4580.com
A report from the 4 th. January 9 th is Clergy Night. at Sacred Heart School of Theology. A social begins at 5:30; with a steak dinner to follow at 7:00. The cost is $21.00 per person. Members of Trinity Council are invited to attend to show our local parish and diocesan priests our appreciation for their service and dedication to their vocation as Priests. See Flyer Sacred Heart Assembly #3316 celebrated its first year in being in October. If you are a member of the 3 rd Degree we invite you to join us in the 4 th Degree for the lesson on Patriotism. Call Sir Knight Henry Lisiecki for details One of the personal goals for our Assembly is to be present for our Trinity Council Parishes. An Honor Guard has been formed, with members ready to do their duty. If you know of a special event, Mass, or celebration that will be taking place within your church and you would like the Knights to show their presence. We invite you to ask your priest if he might like us present in regalia. At the time of death, the Honor Guard is offered to 3 rd Degree Sir Knights in good standing and to their immediate family members, if such a request is made. The 4 th Degree also has a raffle taking place at this time. Proceeds from the raffle help defray the cost of the two State 4 th Degree Exemplifications held in the spring and fall of each year. A small portion of each ticket sale is also returned to the Assembly for their own use. Tickets are $2.00 each or three for $5.00. I ask for your support with this event, it helps Sacred Heart Assembly Look for three tickets in the mail in the second half of the month Thank You! TEMPO General Agent: Ken Sosnowski 262.242.3350 Ken.Sosnowski@kofc.org Fourth Degree Annual Raffle 1st Prize - $1,500 2nd Prize - $1,000 3rd Prize - $500 4th thru 20th Prizes - $200 Tickets for the raffle are now available. Tickets are $2.00 each or 3 for $5.00. SK Dave Kunze is Sacred Heart Assembly s Raffle Chairman Need more tickets? Give him a call at 414-529-9764 The drawing will be on April 13, 2013 at the Radisson Paper Valley Hotel, Appleton, WI 4 www.trinitycouncil4580.com
Charity Requests: TEMPO The Charity Committee reviewed and recommended approval of funds for the following : I hope you will take time to discern the suggestions Thank you! $250.00 to Life s Connection: a local pro-life group whom we have been observing and in contact with since their organization one year ago. There are several district members of the Knights of Columbus involved first hand, and one of the goals of Life s Connection is to eventually raise funds to purchase an ultra sound machine for the center. Supreme Council of the Knights of Columbus offers incentives for councils to help with the purchase of this life saving machine $100.00 to the St. Vincent DePaul Society: $50.00 to Heather Ann Periard Miss Wisconsin Teen. A Franklin resident who is currently a senior at Heritage Christian School. Recommended highly by current Deputy Grand Knight Ken Skowronski to help her defray the cost of her reign. We hope to invite Miss Periard to council functions and activities as permitted. 5 www.trinitycouncil4580.com
4 th Annual Trinity Council Snow Ball Dinner Dance January 26, 2013 6 to 9:30 pm St. Martin of Tours Parish 7963 So. 116 th Street Franklin All Adult Singles And Couples Invited! Featuring: Eddie Vidmar and his Variety Band Buffet Dinner 6:00 to 7:30 pm USDA Choice Beef, Wood Roasted Chicken, Potatoes, Vegetables, Coffee, Water & Desert Tickets: In Advance $25.00 At The Door $28.00 Make checks Payable to: Trinity Council 4580 Send to: Snow Ball C/O Rudy Mishich S75 W12637 Coventry Lane Muskego, WI 53150 Name No. Amount Enc. Reservations Limited To 150 People!
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