Father Edwin F. Kelley Assembly #1443 June July 2013 Fourth Degree - Knights of Columbus NEXT MEETINGS: 24 Jun & 22 Jul Virginia District - Calvert Province Woodbridge, Virginia 22194-0232 The Navigator s Report Faithful Navigator Jim Casey Sir Knights, In the Casey household, most checks are written by the Lady of the House, if for no other reason than her handwriting is far better than mine. If that s the case in your house, please remind your lady that Council and Assembly dues are not the same thing. That little detail almost caused us to place a Sir Knight in inactive status because his wife disregarded the Assembly dues notice, thinking it was already paid. I received the following note last month: Dear Faithful Navigator and Sir Knights, On behalf of Sister Mary Jordan Hoover and the entire Pope John Paul the Great community, I would like to sincerely thank your assembly members who assisted during our recent Gala/Auction. From the Honor Guard to the professionalism of the wait staff members, all the efforts of the brother knights is so greatly appreciated. Sister and other committee members received comments and questions on where we hired the professional waiters. They were excellent!! Through your efforts and assistance over $54,000 was raised. Besides the proceeds you helped provide the needed help to make the evening a great community event. We are grateful to be able to partner with the knights in the advancement of Catholic education. Thank you very much and may God bless all your Assembly s endeavors. In Christ, Dr. Gerard Ranieri, PGK Gala/Auction Co-Chair Please welcome to our Assembly, our 3 newest Sir Knights: Christopher Royse, Don Kearney and Komla Kudiabor As I wrap up my time as Navigator, I would like to give a special THANK YOU to all members of this Assembly who provided me with much needed advice, guidance, and assistance whenever asked. I am truly grateful for your help and keeping me on the straight and narrow. And a Double THANK YOU to SK Phil Kennedy who made my life so much easier this year. Vivat Jesus
Fr. Edwin F. Kelley Assembly #1443 Schedule of Events June September 2013 Jun 1 Arlington Diocese Diaconate Ordination Mass Meet at Kelley Council Hall parking lot to carpool/convoy to event Jun 2 CORPUS CHRISTI Jun 3 5750 Council Meeting Kelley Council Hall, 7:30 PM Jun 4 8183 Council Meeting SEAS Parish Hall, 7:30 PM Jun 8 Arlington Diocese Priesthood Ordination Mass Meet at Kelley Council Hall parking lot to carpool/convoy to event Jun 14 FLAG DAY Jun 15 Regional Color Corps Certification Springfield, 9:00 AM 12:00 PM Jun 16 FATHER S DAY Jun 17 5750 Council Meeting Kelley Council Hall, 7:30 PM Jun 18 8183 Council Meeting SEAS Parish Hall, 7:30 PM Jun 20 SUMMER BEGINS Jun 22 District 4 th Degree Org Meeting Richmond, 9:00 AM 12:00 PM Jun 24 Assembly Meeting Kelley Council Hall, 7:00 PM (No Potluck (K)night) Jun 29 Vietnam Veteran s Memorial Wall Community Service Project Meet at Kelley Council Hall parking lot, 5:30 AM, carpool/convoy to Wash, DC Jun 30 END of the 2012 2013 FRATERNAL YEAR Jul 1 START of the 2013 2014 FRATERNAL YEAR Jul 1 5750 Council Meeting Kelley Council Hall, 7:30 PM Jul 2 8183 Council Meeting SEAS Parish Hall, 7:30 PM Jul 4 INDEPENDENCE DAY Jul 4 Dale City 4 th of July Parade Meet at JPI Council Hall, 7:45 AM Jul 15 5750 Council Meeting Kelley Council Hall, 7:30 PM Jul 16 8183 Council Meeting SEAS Parish Hall, 7:30 PM Jul 22 Assembly Mtg & Potluck Social (K)night Kelley Council Hall, 7:00 PM Jul 31 Color Corps Appreciation (K)night Kelley Council Hall, 7:00 PM Aug 5 5750 Council Meeting Kelley Council Hall, 7:30 PM Aug 6 8183 Council Meeting SEAS Parish Hall, 7:30 PM Aug 11 P-Nats Game & Tailgate Party Pfitzner Stadium, 4:30 9:30 PM Aug 15 ASSUMPTION of the BLESSED VIRGIN MARY Aug 19 5750 Council Meeting Kelley Council Hall, 7:30 PM Aug 20 8183 Council Meeting SEAS Parish Hall, 7:30 PM Aug 26 Assembly Officer Installation, Meeting & Potluck Social (K)night Kelley Council Hall, 7:00 PM Sep 2 LABOR DAY Sep 2 5750 Council Meeting Kelley Council Hall, 7:30 PM Sep 3 8183 Council Meeting SEAS Parish Hall, 7:30 PM Sep 4 Fr. Vincent Capodanno Memorial Mass Basilica, 6:30 PM Sep 11 9/11 REMEMBRANCE DAY If you have questions about any of the above events/activities, contact Worthy Captain, SK Marco Soave at (703) 477-9963, or email him at marco.soave@comcast.net. Otherwise, JUST COME OUT AND JOIN US, and, where appropriate, bring family members and friends. Events highlighted in BLUE will need support from Sir Knights in regalia. Events highlighted in GREEN are Family/Social events.
The Friar s Corner By Fr. Michael Duesterhaus My Dear Brother Knights, Fourth Degree Exemplification St. Leo the Great Catholic School Fairfax, VA -- May 18, 2013 Something serious, something humorous for the summer. Our Holy Father on Pentecost mentioned in his homily a great insight of understanding the action of the Holy Spirit. Referring to the early Church Fathers, we can think of the Holy Spirit like the wind and we are a sailboat. We choose whether to open the sail, but when we do, we can catch the wind, catch the Spirit. This is the classic understanding of the balance between free will and the Lord's grace. Let's take the risk and open our sail of faith and let the Lord lead us where we need to go - maybe not where we want to go, but rather we need be. There are going to be many challenges and opportunities in the next few months and we need to work with the Holy Spirit to have the courage to act. And now for something humorous: Pearls of Irish Wisdom Money cannot buy happiness; but somehow, it s more comfortable to cry in a Mercedes Benz than it is to cry on a bicycle. Help a man when he is in trouble and he will remember you when he is in trouble again. Forgive your enemy...but remember the bastard s name. Alcohol does not solve any problems, but then again, neither does milk. Vivat Jesus! Fr. Duesterhaus
Vietnam Veteran s Memorial Wall Community Service Project By FN Jim Casey Mark your calendar with this date: 29 June. It is the day Fr. Kelley and Fr. Richardson Assemblies are traveling to the National Mall in order to clean the Vietnam Veteran s Memorial Wall. This project exemplifies the very nature of our degree, Patriotism. It allows us to pay a special tribute to those members of our Armed Forces who answered their country's call. The task is simple, clean the East and West walls and police the surrounding grounds around the memorial. The Park Service provides the cleaning supplies, e.g., hoses, rags, ladders, brushes, soap, etc. for this effort. The assemblies are responsible for supplying the work force to make it happen. It takes about two hours (6:30-8:30 AM) to clean, wash, and police the memorial. This activity is open to all Sir Knights, family members, and guests of the assembly. The Vietnam Veteran s Memorial stands prominently on the National Mall just northeast of the Lincoln Memorial. The memorial currently consists of three separate parts: the Three Soldiers Statue, the Vietnam Women's Memorial, and the Vietnam Veterans Memorial Wall, which is the best-known part of the memorial. American architect Maya Lin designed the Memorial Wall. More than 58,000 names are inscribed on the polished black granite wall of the men and women who gave their lives or still missing in action. The wall s mirror like finish reflects the images of the surrounding trees, lawns and monuments. There are two walls, East and West walls. The East wall is pointing to the Washington Monument while the West wall points to the Lincoln Memorial. Each wall is 246.75 feet long, composed of 70 separate inscribed granite panels, plus 4 panels at the end without names. The panels themselves are 40 inches in width and at the vertex; the walls are 10.1 feet in height. Here are the particulars for this project: When: Saturday, 29 June, 6:30 8:30 AM Where: National Mall, Vietnam Veteran s Memorial Muster Time and Car Pool Location: Meet at 5:30 AM, Fr. Kelley Council Hall Parking lot (13386 Telegraph Road, Wdbg, VA 22192) Dress: Wear appropriate clothing for the weather and be prepared to get a little wet. POC: SK Phil Kennedy (pkenn95798@comcast.net/703-585-9058)
Officer Elections Held By FN Jim Casey The Assembly held officer elections on 25 May for the Fraternal Year of 2013-2014, beginning 1 July 2013. Those selected were: Faithful Navigator - Charles M. Carroll Faithful Friar - Rev. Michael Duesterhaus Faithful Comptroller - George C. Clark Faithful Captain - Marco E. Soave Faithful Admiral - James R. Casey Faithful Purser - Donald J. Nelson Faithful Pilot - Rodelito G. Homoroc Faithful Scribe - Armando Arvizu Inner Sentinel - Ronald F. Dean SR Outer Sentinel - Leslie A. Krogh One-Year Trustee - Gary A. Lee Two-Year Trustee - Lawrence A. Pemberton Three-Year Trustee - Phillip R. Kennedy Congratulations to all. It is going to be an exciting year for the Assembly. P-Nats Tailgate Party and B-Ball Game By FN Jim Casey The Assembly once again is sponsoring another P-Nats tailgate party and baseball game. These activities are open to all Sir Knights, family members, and friends of the Assembly. Here are the details about this fun filled family event: Who: Potomac Nationals vs. Carolina Mudcats (Cleveland Indians) When: Sunday, 11 August Where: Pfitzner Stadium (7 County Complex Court, Woodbridge, VA 22192) Tailgate Party: Starts 4:30 PM in Pfitzner Stadium Parking Lot. BYOF&D (Bring your own food & drinks) SPECIAL NOTE: No open grilling or alcohol beverages allowed in the parking lot Game Time: 6:05 PM (Fireworks after game) Cost: Game = $10.00/adults & children; under 5 free if no seat is required. Parking = $5.00 POC: SK Phil Kennedy (pkenn95798@comcast.net/703-585-9058) Gettysburg Battlefield Tour April 13, 2013
Happy Birthday We wish a Happy Birthday to the following Sir Knights who will be celebrating a birthday during June and July. We wish you all a happy and joyous birthday and many more to come. SK Miguel Boschulte 6/4 SK Francisco Rodriguez 6/0 SK Atilo Hernandez 6/7 SK Michael Dobbins 6/16 SK Ted Zagrobelny, PGK 6/17 SK Gabriel Gregory 6/21 SK Michael Sutherland 6/23 SK Stanley Poczatek 6/27 SK Leo Gonnering 6/27 SK Ronald Standifer 6/28 SK Robert Trahan 6/28 SK Brian Nowicki 6/28 SK Paul Severance 6/29 SK Robert Coxe 6/29 REV Michael Duesterhaus, Friar 6/29 SK William Connolly 6/30 SK Eric G Mansfield Jr 7/1 SK James B Whipple Jr PGK 7/2 SK Robert Jewett 7/9 SK Patrick W. Birello, PFN 7/12 SK Joseph P. Otter 7/13 SK Christopher Royse 7/13 SK Andrew J Donnelly 7/17 SK Stephen D Hearney 7/18 SK John H Marino 7/18 SK Tuyen Le 7/23 SK James C Kolesnik 7/24 SK Richard Garrity 7/25 SK John Luther 7/25 SK Robert L Zimmerman 7/28 Color Corps Appreciation(K)night By FN Jim Casey On Wednesday, 31 July, we will hold our annual Color Corps Appreciation (K)night. You are welcome to attend this function no matter if you participated in a color corps or honor guard event. SK Phil Kennedy is sponsoring this event to recognize all Sir Knights who came out and supported the various color corps and honor guard activities over this past fraternal year. Here are the details about this fun filled event: Who: All Sir Knights of the Assembly When: Wednesday, July 31, 2013 Where: Fr. Kelley Council Hall (13386 Telegraph Road, Woodbridge, VA 22192) Time: Starts at 7:00 PM Cost: Nothing, just bring your appetite. Menu: Barbeque sandwiches plus all of the fixings to include coleslaw, macaroni and potato salad, etc. The Assembly supported over 50 different color corps and honor guard activities and events, e.g., parades, church events at OLA, SEAS and the Basilica, as well as state and district special events. Many of you took time out of your busy schedules to support these various events. Now it is time to be thanked for your service. Again, this event is open to all Sir Knights in the Assembly whether you participated in a color corps or honor guard event or not. It s a fun filled (K)night of fellowship and camaraderie. If you plan to attend this event, please send your RSVP to SK Phil Kennedy at 703-490-5822 or <pkenn95798@comcast.net> NLT 30 July.
The Word from the Admiral By PFN Phil Kennedy Guess what? It s already June, the official start of summer is in a few weeks and most importantly, we are at the end of another fraternal year. Looking back since last July, we were very successful in adding seven new Sir Knights to our rolls. SK Jason Bierly, SK Brad Bokoski, and father/son combo, SK Joe and Mikhail Pellegrino joined us last October. In addition, just last month, SK Don Kearney, Christopher Royse, and Komla Kudiabor joined us at the Spring exemplification held at St. Leo s in Fairfax. For those looking forward to the Fall exemplification, mark your calendar -- 26 October in Virginia Beach. My time as your Admiral was a very rewarding experience. However, like any position in the Assembly, I must move to a trustee position. I sincerely thank you for your undying support throughout this fraternal year. I am looking forward to again serve you during the upcoming fraternal year. Until we meet again Summer Kickoff Picnic May 25, 2013 The Captain s Log By SK Marco Soave By prevailing over all obstacles and distractions, one may unfailingly arrive at his chosen goal or destination. Christopher Columbus. With one month left in the fraternal year, we have one major social event remaining on the books and several planned for the next fraternal year. We have some sensational social and family events in the works for you. Please take advantage of them if your schedule permits. Here are a few dates to remember and mark down on your calendar: 29 Jun Vietnam Veteran s Memorial Wall Cleaning Project, 6-9 AM 22 Jul First Potluck Social of Fraternal Year 2013-2014, 7:00PM 31 Jul Color Corps Appreciation (K)night, 7:00 PM 11 Aug P-Nats Tailgate Party and B-Ball game, 4:30 PM --???? 26 Aug Officer Installation, 7:00 PM Again, do not forget to mark down these important dates in your calendar. There will be more information sent out to you as each event draws near.
From the Associate Commanders By SK s Marco Soave and Phil Kennedy Things are winding down and we still have a few color corps event left to support before the end of this fraternal year. We also have a few critical activities to support after the start of the new fraternal in July. Here they are: 08 Jun Arlington Dioceses Priest Ordination Mass, St. Thomas More Cathedral 04Jul Annual Dale City 4 th of July Parade 31 Jul Color Corps Appreciation (K)night 26 Aug Assembly Officer Installation 04 Sep Fr. Vicente Capodanno Memorial Mass We will send out a request for support as each event draws near. Again, please consider supporting these activities as your schedule allows for it. Until the next time we serve together Associate Commanders SK Marco Soave Marco.soave@comcast.net 703-477-9963 H SK Phil Kennedy pkenn95798@comcast.net 703-585-9079 C 2012-2013 ASSEMBLY OFFICERS Navigator Friar Captain Pilot Admiral Scribe Purser Comptroller Inner Sentinel Outer Sentinel SK Jim Casey Fr. Michael Duesterhaus SK Marco Soave SK Charles Carroll SK Phil Kennedy, PGK, PFN SK Eric Johnson, PGK, PFN SK Jean-Claude Turgeon SK George Clark, FDD, PGK, PFN SK Hector Dittamo, FDD, PGK, PFN SK Tom Shank 1 Yr. Trustee SK Guillermo Giandoni, PGK, PFN 2 Yr. Trustee SK Gary Lee, PGK, PFN 3 Yr. Trustee SK Larry Pemberton, PGK, PFN Pope Francis Quotes On the Christian Life Being Christian is not just obeying orders but means being in Christ, thinking like him, acting like him, loving like him; it means letting him take possession of our life and change it, transform it and free it from the darkness of evil and sin. Let us show the joy of being children of God, the freedom that living in Christ gives us which is true freedom, the freedom that saves us from the slavery of evil, of sin and of death! Audience, April 10 On Evangelization May you also be true evangelizers! May your initiatives be bridges, means of bringing others to Christ, so as to journey together with him. And in this spirit may you always be attentive to charity. Each individual Christian and every community is missionary to the extent that they bring to others and live the Gospel, and testify to God s love for all, especially those experiencing difficulties. Homily, May 5 On Courage We must not be afraid of being Christian and living as Christians! We must have this courage to go and proclaim the Risen Christ, for he is our peace; he made peace with his love, with his forgiveness, with his blood and with his mercy. Regina Cæli, April