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THE KNIGHTLY NEWS
2015-2016 OFFICERS
GRAND KNIGHT
John Schantzen
GUARD
Cecil Stone
DEPUTY G.K.
Wendell Ripoll
GUARD
Al Trucano
CHANCELLOR
Tom Kelly
TRUSTEE….3YR
Robert Duerr
WARDEN
Ed Rizzotti
TRUSTEE….2YR
Rick Phelps
FINANCIAL SEC
Tony Spadafora
TRUSTEE….1YR
Stephen Lowry
TREASURER
Art Tecson
LECTURER
Steve O’Conor
RECORDER
Ed Winslow
FIELD AGENT
Rob Brisson
ADVOCATE
Victor Wolynski
DISTRICT DEPUTY
Brad Filiault
CHAPLAIN
Fr. Brad Beaupre
DISTRICT WARDEN
Stephen Lowry
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JULY 2015 ~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~
FATHER CHARLES SPELLMAN COUNCIL #6125
3435 S. Fiske Blvd, Rockledge, Florida
The Grand Knight’s Message
As we enter a new fraternal year, I want to thank everyone for the incredible opportunity that I have been given to serve as the Grand Knight of Council 6125 for the next year. I pray that with your support, we can meet
and successfully take on any challenge the Council is presented. Thanks to all the Knights who have stepped
up to support the Council as Officers and Program Directors for the next year.
Brother Bob Duerr, thank you for your service and stewardship of the Council as the Grand Knight for the past
two years. I appreciate your mentoring and transition to continue success for our Council.
We have ended our 2014-2015 fraternal year with a great flourish; few thought Council 6125 would come
close to reaching Star Council status. With the hard work of our membership co-directors Ed Rizzotti and Tom
Kelly and the brothers that asked fellow Catholic gentlemen to consider becoming members of the Knights of
Columbus or reapply as Knights, we are very near meeting that milestone, at this writing. Our challenge is to
continue this progress in our new year and share the great experience of being Catholic Knights with the many
parish gentlemen who we know and meet every week. Be bold and ask someone to join you as a Knight of
Columbus. At the special meeting called to read in potential members of our Council, a number of Brothers
stepped forward to become insurance members so that the quota for Star Council could be met. Thank you,
brothers.
The Assembly and Council will be holding the Installation of Officers Ceremony and dinner on Sunday July
26, 2015 beginning at 4:00 PM. The Faithful Navigator Steve Lowry and I encourage all to attend and partake
in the fraternity of the Knights of Columbus.
In Service to God and In Service to All
Vivat Jesus
Grand Knight John Schantzen
Attendance Drawing for June
Richard Erik
was not in attendance for the $60 drawing.
The July drawing will be $70
$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$
Congratulations to: Wendell Ripoll
for winning 50/50 drawing of $64 which he donated to the Council
July Family of the Month
Nancy and Dan Barnett
For outstanding participation
in our K of C activities!
Congratulations!
July Knight of the Month
Bill Thomas
Congratulations !
SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
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7/16/15
7/22/15
7/26/15
7/29/15
8/5/15
8/6/15
8/10/15
8/11/15
8/12/15
8/13/15
8/15/15
8/19/15
6:30 PM Bingo
7:30 PM 4th Membership Meeting
Independence Day
7:00 PM Officers Mtgs.
6:30 PM Bingo
7:30 PM 3rd. General Membership Mtg.
6:30 PM Bingo
6:00 PM Covered Dish Social
6:30 PM Bingo
4:00 PM 3rd/4th Installation of Officers
6:30 PM Bingo
6:30 PM Bingo
7:30 PM 4th Membership Meeting
7:00 PM 1st Dg Exemplification, Titusville
7:00 PM Officers Mtgs.
6:30 PM Bingo
7:30 PM General Membership Mtg.
1st Dg Exemplification, Cocoa Bch
6:00 PM Bingo
JULY BIRTHDAYS
JOHN
BARRY
THOMAS
BELISLE
ENRICO
BERMANI
THOMAS
CAMINITI
WALTER
CROSTIC
JOHN
DRAKE
BRIAN
ENGLISH
STEPHEN
HARLOW
THEODORE LE BLANC
JOSEPH
LEAHY
JOHN
LESKO
JOHN
MC GINN JR
ROBERT
MEISCHEID
GLEN
MELDRUM
JOHN
MINOT
FRANK
MOEN
WALTER
NEUMAN JR
WILLIAM
PICKENS
MICHAEL
ROBUSTO
DAVID
SNELL
JOHN
STOWELL
FRANK
SULLIVAN
ARTURO
TECSON
THOMAS
THOMPSON
ALFRED
WASHINGTON
IMPORTANT NUMBERS:
Grand Knight
Financial Secretary
Field Agent
District Deputy
Faithful Navigator
C.Spellman President
News Bulletin Editor
K of C Hall Rental
Membership Info
Membership Info
JohnSchantzen
Tony Spadafora
Rob Brisson
Brad Filiault
Steve Lowry
Bill Thomas
Gil Jasso
Bill Thomas
Tom Kelly
Ed Rizzotti
Council 6125 Web site
394-6685
960-5000
536-9914
289-2467
446-5571
338-2898
433-9965
759-7625
208-7386
242-8040
www.koc-6125.org
Hall located at: 3435 S. Fiske Blvd Rockledge
Mailing address: PO Box 560531 Rockledge, FL 32956-0531
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“We hold these truths to be self-evident, that all
men are created equal, that they are endowed
by their Creator with certain unalienable Rights
that among these are Life, Liberty and the pursuit of Happiness.”
The Declaration of Independence, July 4, 1776
Prayer for America
Heavenly Father, we praise you for your word
that says: 'Blessed is the nation whose God is
the Lord.' By your providential hand, America
has been sown with the seeds of the Gospel,
watered with the blood of patriots, and cultivated with the hands of Founders who respected
your word. Because of your blessing, America
has brought forth a great harvest and heritage
of
faith,
family,
and
freedom.
This summer will mark the 239th year of our
Republic, we ask for the wisdom and the will to
return to the simple values that made us a
great nation: public servants who will protect
our God-given rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of happiness; pulpits that flame with righteousness and justice; churches that teach virtue and service; couples who get married and
stay married; and parents who teach their kids
right from wrong, the value of a hard day’s
work, loving their neighbor and their nation, and
duty to God and country. This we pray in the
name of Jesus Christ, God’s Son and our Savior, Amen.
WELCOME NEW KNIGHTS
Ronald Cartrette Thomas Rauch, and
William Brandon
TRANSERS AND REACTIVATIONS
George Cominsky, Paul Dilago, William
Hingston, John Kelly, Matt Myoku, and
Daniel Young .
Contributed by Deacon Mike Murphy
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AWARDS NIGHT
Grand Knight Bob Duerr and Financial Secretary
Tony Spadafora presented checks to these and
other charities:
Deb Spence, Special Olympics
Lori Emly, Very Special Arts- Brevard
Deacon Mike Murphy, St Mary’s Helping Hands
Patty Hurst , Devereux Florida-Brevard
Diane Date and Judy Killebrew, Pregnancy
Resources Inc.
A total of $13,583 was presented to various charities. In addition, $1,500 from Laps for Life was presented to Pregnancy Resources.
Pictures by Al Trucano
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AWARDS NIGHT
KNIGHT OF THE YEAR—JOHN SHANTZEN
FAMILY OF THE YEAR—MARCIA AND RICK MUETHING
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Pictures by Al Trucano
Commodore John Barry Assembly 0160
Congratulations to the newly elected 2015-2016 Fourth Degree
Officers for Commodore John Barry Assembly 0160
Faithful Navigator: Stephen Lowry, Faithful Captain: John Schantzen, Faithful Pilot: Stephen O’Conor,
Faithful Comptroller: Bob Duerr, Faithful Scribe: Barry Schmoyer, Faithful Purser: Bill Thomas,
Faithful Admiral: Rick Muething, Faithful 3 Year Trustee: Ron Harrington, Faithful 2 Year Trustee: Joe
Maugeri, Faithful 1 Year Trustee: Lou Harlow, Faithful Inner Sentinel: Dave Snell, Faithful Outer Sentinel: Ed
Winslow, Faithful Friar: Very Rev. R. Bradley Beaupre’
The Assembly wishes to congratulate:
The newly elected 2015-2016 Officers of Fr. Charles Spellman Council 6125
The newly elected Officers of our Home Corporation, C. Spellman Inc.
The Knight of the Year, Sir Knight John Schantzen
The Family of the Year, Sir Knight Rick & Marcia Muething
The newest PGK of Council 6125, Sir Knight Bob Duerr
The newest PFN of Assembly 0160, Sir Knight Rick Muething
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Worthy Sir Knights,
Thank you for your vote of confidence in electing me as your next Faithful Navigator. Our continuing service
to our Catholic Church, Community, and Veterans is a noble task. Let us put on all the armor that God gives
us, so that we will be able to stand up against the wicked spiritual forces in the world.
Another facet of the Knights of Columbus is the public display of faith, family, and freedom. Wear your
Knights gear often into town and at public events. Volunteer to become a member of the Honor Guard, the
most recognized symbol of the Knights of Columbus.
Beth & I wish you a Happy Independence Day!
Submitted: Stephen C. Lowry, Faithful Navigator Assembly 0160
Upcoming Fourth Degree Florida District – DeSoto Province Exemplification:
The next planned 4th degree exemplifications will be Saturday, August 15th in Tampa, an all day event.
If you are a 3rd degree Knight and are interested in joining the 4th degree, to add that 4th Knightly virtue of
Patriotism, please consider attending this exemplification. Talk to any of the 4th degree members or officers if
you have questions.
The Candidate exemplification fee is $70 which includes the Social Baldric, Lapel Pin, and (1) Dinner
Presentation Banquet ticket. A black tux with a standard tux shirt is the required dress. Check with one of the
Sir Knights…there may be some tuxes available.
Your properly filled out forms, (Form 4, Banquet & Ladies Luncheon Order form, and fees) MUST be submitted
by July 15th for the Aug 15th Exemplification in Tampa. Our Assembly will send one check to the Fourth
Degree State Master, Robert Read, to sign-up our Candidates. Hotel rooms are available by directly contacting
The Double Tree by Hilton (813) 879-4800 (reservation K of C $100 rate cut-off date July 20th).
Contact FN Stephen Lowry or our PGK and FC Bob Duerr for additional details.
Photos from Tampa Exemplification, August 14th, 2010
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