July 2018 Knights of Columbus Bishop Arthur J. O Neill Fourth Degree Assembly #2381 The Patriotic Degree KofC2381.org Faithful Navigator Greetings Brother Sir Knights, It is with mixed feelings that I write to you for the last time at Faithful Navigator of this fine Assembly. I have been honored, humbled, and blessed to serve for the last two years. Thank you to all of you for your support, especially the Faithful Navigators who preceded me. Thanks also go to my family for their support and of course God for whom all things are possible. Thank you to all who participated in the Memorial Day weekend programs, placing flags on veterans gravesites followed by the annual Memorial Day Mass at Mt. St. Hope cemetery. Thank you also to those who participated in the various Corpus Christi honor guards, silently protecting the Eucharist. degree, so we can continue to do the good works we do. For those that I may have offended along the way, please accept my apologies. However, if someone was offended at something I did or said that I felt was for the good or the best interest of the order or the Catholic Church, then for that I am not sorry. May God bless each and every one of you and your families, and let us continue to be charitable, unified, fraternal, and patriotic in all things. For God, family, community, and country. SK Mark Halper (soon to be Past) Faithful Navigator Bishop Arthur J. O Neill Assembly # 2381 Next year promises to be a momentous year for the Bishop Arthur J. O Neill Assembly, hosting the fourth degree patriotic exemplification at St. Mary s in Huntley followed by the annual Clergy Appreciation Dinner. Our leadership will do an outstanding job, however they will need your help for success. Please come out and support our new officers at the installation immediately following the June meeting, family members are welcome to attend the installation. I cannot stress enough how important it is to bring new members into the 4 th
From the Editor You can check out our website at www.kofc2381.org Submissions for this newsletter are due to me NO LATER than the 3 rd Saturday of each month. Please submit your articles and photos (with taglines) to the editor. NEXT DUE DATE IS July 21 Looking ahead to the Exemplification in the fall, I ve attached the information and forms to the end of this newsletter. Something else for you to think about. My brother-in-law s father died this last week in Florida. He was a 4th Degree. I jumped on a plane with my regalia in tow (minus my sword, I figured that wouldn t go over well on the plane). After getting over the pirate comments about my chapeau (I had to hand carry it), I was honored to be in his honor guard. The Sir Knights of his assembly were very gracious to me and I greatly appreciated their sympathy and help. There were 10 Knights at the wake! Didn t catch their Assembly number, but I am very grateful for their response. I will find out there number and get a thank you off to them. Let this be a lesson to all of us. This is one of the important reasons that we are doing what we do as Sir Knights. My sister and brother-in-law and his widow (I ve known their family for over 40 years), were thrilled that I would go all the way there and be a part of his ceremonies. It really means a lot to the families of our departed brothers when we show up. Please consider participating in the next funeral for a brother, even if you didn t know him as well as I knew this one. By the way, let s see if anyone can top that I traveled 1,500+ miles via, car, bus, train, plane and rented car to get to an honor guard for a deceased brother! Send me your story and I ll be happy to publish it! SK Kevin W. Wright (224) 699-0599 KevinWarrenWright@gmail.com
Knights of Columbus Assembly 2381 Officers and Committee Chairmen Officers Faithful Friar: Fr Matthew DeBlock (847) 426-2217 pastor@stcatherinechurch.com Faithful Navigator: Mark Halper (773) 771-1810 mnmhalper@sbcglobal.net Faithful Admiral: Mark Gannon (847) 875-2692 mark.gannon.cdsr02@gmail.com Faithful Captain: Phil Miller (224) 858-3278 philcmiller@comcast.net Faithful Pilot: Dave Stuehler (847) 331-6543 dstuehler01@gmail.com Faithful Comptroller: Louis Clarizio (847) 778-3959 clarizioiii@aol.com Faithful Scribe: Phil Weiss (630) 715-7527 pweiss60118@gmail.com Faithful Purser: Warren Coler (847) 964-3220 wcoler@gmail.com Faithful Inner Sentinel: Lupe Mancilla (847) 942-5873 lupe.mancilla@yahoo.com Faithful Outer Sentinel: Nick Nakis (312) 231-2103 uselesstrivia@gmail.com Faithful 1-Year Trustee: Keith Williams (847) 669-4811 kawilli51@comcast.net Faithful 2-Year Trustee: Chris Brazas (847) 772-4670 cjbrazas@msn.com Faithful 3-Year Trustee: Bill Byrne (630) 400-2149 billbyrnejr@gmail.com Committee Chairmen Commander: Michael Grady (847) 226-3938 Grady.michael9@gmail.com Deputy Commander: George Jost (847) 658-8379 GJost2002@yahoo.com Clergy Appreciation Dinner: Phil Weiss (630) 715-7527 pweiss60118@gmail.com First Responder Mass: Open Newsletter Editor: Kevin Wright (224) 699-0599 KevinWarrenWright@gmail.com Website Editor: Warren Coler (847) 964-3220 wcoler@gmail.com Exemplification Chairman: Phil Miller (224) 858-3278 philcmiller@comcast.net
2018 Meeting Schedule July 24 ELGIN KofC Hall 10 Villa St., Elgin Aug 28 DUNDEE St. Catherine of Sienna 845 Main St., Dundee Sep 25 CARPENTERSVILLE St. Monica 90 N Kennedy Dr.,Carpentersville Oct 23 ALGONQUIN St. Margaret Mary 111 S Hubbard St., Algonquin Nov 27 HUNTLEY St. Mary 10307 Dundee Rd., Huntley Dec No Meeting ~ July 2018 ~ Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 Canada Day 2 3 4 Independence Day 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 7p-8:30p Exemplification Committee Meeting 22 23 24 7:30p-9:30p Assembly #2381 Business Meeting (Knights of Columbus Hall\, 10 Villa St.\, Elgin\, IL) 29 30 31 20 21 Assembly 2381 Newsletter DEADLINE 25 26 27 28 ~ August 2018 ~ Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 2 3 4 5 International Friendship Day 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 7p-8:30p Exemplification Committee Meeting 19 20 21 22 23 24 25 Assembly 2381 Newsletter DEADLINE 26 27 28 7:30p-9:30p Assembly #2381 Business Meeting (St. Catherine of Sienna) 29 30 31
?s b* "C.'ii.ttli* i.f:i tr",6 Knights af Columbus Fourth Degree-Northern Illinois District of Marquette Province Frank W. Rossi, Master 1547 S. 60th Ct. 2 Rear Cicero,IL 60804-1669 4th Degree Exemplification Saturday September 22,, 2018 St Mary's Church - Parish Center 10307 Huntley Rd, Huntley,IL 60142 ASSEMBLY NO. COTINCIL NO. Worthy Master-Please make reservations for the following: Candidate (Initiation Fee) Priests Only (Initiation Fee) Sir Knights Guests / Ladies (Please List ALL Ladies Luncheon 570.00 (includes Banquet Ticket) $50.00 (includes Banquet Ticket) $45.00 (banquet) $45.00 (banquet) Additional Guests Names below) $24.00 $ $. $ s CHECK NUMBER Total Amount Name Address (Please Print) email address (Please Print) City/ State/ Zip Code Phone Number Ladies Name Menu choices Slow Roasted Porkloin Roast Pan Seared Norwegian Salmon ALL RESERVATIONS MUST BE ACCOMPANIED BY A CHECK, PAYABLE TO: FRANK W. ROSST, MASTER, PRrOR TO SEPTEMBER 7,2018 CANDIDATES: SUBIT THIS FORM, PAYMENT AND A COMPLETED TORM 4 TO THE ASSEMBLY YOU WILL JOIN. Sir Knights and Assemblies: Mail form with check to Don Oomens, District Secretary, 46W306 Woodview Pkwy, Hampshire, IL 60140'8355 Additional Names:
Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree Northern Illinois District Marquette Province Frank W. Rossi Master 1547 S. 60 th Ct. 2 Rear Cicero, IL 60804-1669 June 6, 2018 4 th Degree Exemplification Saturday September 22, 2018 St Mary s Parish Center 10307 Dundee Rd Huntley, IL 60142 To: All Assemblies-Northern Illinois District The next 4 th Degree Exemplification in District One will be held September 22, 2018. The Host Assembly is Fr. Arthur J O Neill Assembly #2381, Phil Miller, Navigator. All Assemblies in the Northern Illinois District are invited to participate in this Exemplification. Please note, there is no hotel associated with this facility, therefore, any hotel reservations will have to be on your own. I have included a list of hotels in the general area at the bottom of this letter. Candidates initiation fee $70.00 - includes Banquet Ticket, Social Baldric, and 4 th Degree Pin. No refunds on Banquet Ticket if it is not used. Priests ONLY initiation fee $50.00 includes Banquet Ticket, Social Baldric, and 4 th Degree Pin. Sir Knights, Ladies and Guest Banquet Ticket is $45.00 Ladies Luncheon is $24.00
Deadline for Candidates Form 4 s is Sept 7, 2018 for names to be listed in the Program Book. All Form 4 s must be received by Sept 10, 2018. Deadline for Banquet Reservations is September 10, 2018. Late Reservations will be seated at tables in the order of receipt of the reservation. Special Meal requests (if necessary for Medical Reasons or Vegetarians) for Candidates, Sir Knights, Ladies and Guests should be included with Banquet Reservation Form. Special Reminder: A Candidate must be a 3 rd Degree Member in good standing to be eligible for the 4 th Degree Exemplification, and must have current travel card with him on date of exemplification. Please be sure to send only COMPLETE packets (Form 4, Dinner Reservation Form, and Check made payable to the Master at least 2 weeks prior to the Exemplification Date. INCOMPLETE PACKETS or PACKETS NOT HAVING ALL REQUIRED INFORMATION WILL BE RETURNED TO THE FAITHFUL NAVIGATOR. Faithful Navigators and Faithful Comptrollers should insure all required information on the Form 4 is completed including: Membership Number, Member s Signature Council FS signature Name of Assembly, Assembly Number and Location Candidate is joining Faithful Navigator Signature Faithful Comptroller Signature Please return the Entire Form 4 to the Master s Secretary (do NOT remove the FS or Assembly copies). Faithful Navigators are also asked to insure that all Assembly Members and Candidates are made aware that PROPER ATTIRE MUST BE WORN to the Exemplification. A candidate may where either a dark blue or black suit with a white shirt with a black bow tie, black shoes and black socks or the traditional black Tuxedo.
Dinner reservation forms are included with this correspondence. Please make copies for distribution to both Candidates and Sir Knights wishing to attend the Exemplification and Banquet. If anyone writes a check for someone else, PLEASE make sure to note on the memo line who the payment is for. My staff and I are ready to assist each Assembly as necessary in order to make this a very SPECIAL DAY for our new Sir Knights. Should you need additional information or clarification on any matters, please contact me or my Secretary. I ask that all completed applications and form 4s be sent to my District Secretary Don Oomens. His address is: Donald Oomens District Secretary 46W 306 Woodview Pkwy Hampshire, IL 60140-8355 Fraternally Yours, Frank W. Rossi Frank W. Rossi Master 4 th Degree Northern Illinois District Marquette Province Hotels in the Area Holiday Inn Express, 2595 Bunker Hill Dr Algonquin, IL 877-410-6681 Super 8 Motel, 115 Arrowhead Dr, Hampshire, IL 800-536-9326 Comfort Suites, 2480 Bushwood Dr., Elgin, IL 847-836-9500
AD BOOK AGREEMENT KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BISHOP ARTHUR J O NEILL ASSEMBLY #2381 EXEMPLIFICATION OF THE FOURTH DEGREE ST. MARY S PARISH, HUNTLEY, IL, SEPTEMBER 22 ND, 2018 ADVERTISEMENT COSTS: SEND AD & PAYMENT TO: FULL PAGE AD 5 ½ X 8 ½.$100.00 S.K. KEITH A. WILLIAMS ½ PAGE AD 4 ¼ X 5 ½..$50.00 13567 WESTRIDGE COURT ¼ PAGE AD 2 1/8 X 5 ½.$25.00 HUNTLEY, IL 60142 ADS MUST BE RECEIVED BY SEPTEMBER 1 ST 2018 MAKE CHECKS PAYABLE TO: ARTHUR J O NEILL ASSEMBLY 2381 QUESTIONS??? Please call KEITH at 847-669-4811 or e-mail at: kawilli51@comcast.net You may E-mail your ad file to: 4thdegreeassembly2381@gmail.com
Completing Your Application The following sections of the membership Document [Form 4] must be completed. Please follow these instructions: Section 1: Enter your name, address, city, state and zip code, telephone number, date of birth, and the Council that you currently belong to in the Knights of Columbus. Section 2: Enter your Country of citizenship, and whether by Birth or Naturalization. If you are a Naturalized Citizen, please complete the portion regarding final papers. Section 3: Does not pertain to candidates. Section 4: Enter the name of your current Parish. Sign and date the application. Please have your proposer sign the application and supply his Membership #. Section 5: This area is reserved for Assembly approval and will include the signatures of the Faithful Navigator and the Faithful Comptroller. Section 6: Enter your Membership # from your Council 3 rd Degree Membership Card. Check the box for New Member. Section 7: Have your Council Financial Secretary complete the certification of Member in Good Standing. Please return the completed Form 4 and Banquet Reservations to your Proposer or Council Captain; with a check for your Candidate s Fee made out to Frank Rossi - Master. Make sure that you have filled out a Banquet Form marked with the dinner that you would prefer. Please include the dinners for any guests who will be attending with you and the appropriate money for their dinners. For Further Information Please Contact: Frank W. Rossi Master 1547 S. 60 th Ct. Cicero, IL 60804-1669 708-508-3297 Email FRossifd@AOL.com The Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree In service to: God, Church, Country, And the Order 4 th Degree Exemplification of Northern Illinois District Saturday, September 22, 2018 Registration Starts at 10:30 AM St. Mary s Church Parish Center 10307 Huntley Rd. Huntley, Illinois 60142 ELIGIBILITY FOR MEMBERSHIP To be eligible for membership in the fourth Degree, a Candidate must be: 1) Over 18 years of age. 2) A practical Catholic in union with the Holy See. 3) A current 3 rd Degree Member in your Council. DRESS The Official Dress for Candidates for the 4 th Degree Exemplification is a black, dark grey or blue business suit with dark socks, black shoes, white dress shirt and tie, or if preferred, a black tuxedo, black bow-tie, plain white tuxedo shirt with lay down collar, black socks, and black dress shoes. Clergy may wear their clerical attire; and members of the armed forces, full time Police and Firefighter Officers may wear their respective dress uniforms. Observers: Same as candidates, although those Sir Knights with the new uniform are allowed to wear the uniform for the events of the day.
LADIES ENTERTAINMENT For the Ladies, there will be a program following their lunch at 12:15 PM (doors open at 11:30 AM). This will include fun, prizes, and refreshments. The price is $24.00. Afternoon wear is suggested for the luncheon. The dress for the reception and banquet will be evening wear. Please check with your Assembly for dressing room accommodations for Ladies who need to change for the banquet. Reservations for the ladies activities and banquet should be made before September 7, 2018 SCHEDULE CANDIDATE REGISTRATION 10:30 AM CANDIDATE LUNCH. 11:45 AM LADIES LUNCH & SOCIAL.. 11:30 AM EXEMPLIFICATION OF THE 4 TH DEGREE WILL COMMENCE AT... 1:00 PM MASS... 4:30 PM BANQUET.. 7:00 PM SCHEDULE OF FEES Candidates Initiation Fee (includes 1 banquet ticket, lapel pin, Social baldric, processing fees) $70.00 Permanent Deacons.. $70.00 Priests Only Initiation Fee.. $50.00 Banquet Tickets for wife and guests.. $45.00 Ladies Luncheon Program.$24.00 Admission to any of these events requires a prepaid reservation. NOTICE: Membership in the 4 th Degree involves dues to the Assembly which are separate from your Council. You must maintain good standing with your Council and pay your dues to the Assembly to maintain good standing with the Assembly. BANQUET RESERVATIONS A Banquet Ticket for each Candidate is included with the initiation fee. All additional banquet tickets are $45.00 each. All checks should be made payable to FRANK W. ROSSI, Master. DEPOSITS All initiation fees are due with your application for membership in the 4 th Degree. All costs for additional banquet dinners or ladies luncheon are due by September 7, 2018! DEADLINES To ensure that ALL applications are completed accurately, the candidate s application must be received, voted on, and approved by the Assembly before it is submitted to the Master of the 4 th Degree. Once the Application has been voted by the Assembly, the Form 4, Banquet Reservation and payment (COMPLETE PACKET) will be mailed to the Master by the Assembly. Candidates mailing anything directly to the Master will have that mailing returned to them without being processed. The Assembly you are joining must process your paperwork before it is submitted to the Master. ALL applications for membership in the 4 th Degree should be submitted to the Master by September 7, 2018. All Banquet Reservations must also be received by September 7, 2018.