April 2015
Navigator's Plot
We renewed our obligations at our meeting on 18
March 2015. The ceremony was presided over by our
Worthy Master, Tom
Trudeau, assisted by
the District Marshal
David Todd, Sr., and
ADM Loui
Stevens. Thanks to
the District team and
all of our assembly
officers who took part.
April brings us to
the culmination of
Lent, Easter Sunday,
Divine Mercy Sunday
and a new beginning for us all. Let us not let our
guard down -- the devil abounds. May God continue
to bless your family and you.
Dates to remember in April:
4/10 Prospective Sir Knight orientation
Fredericksburg Council Home at 1930
4/15 Assembly meeting -- nominating committee
report
4/18 Fourth Degree Exemplification in Virginia
Beach
4/18 HAC static display at Fredericksburg
Country Club for Battlefield Council 25th anniversary
4/19 Honor Guard for Battlefield Council
Corporate Communion at St. Patrick
Sincere congratulations to Battlefield Council in
celebration of your 25th anniversary. Bravo Zulu on
all your many accomplishments and the support that
you have provided our Assembly.
Fraternally,
Frank
Sir Knight of the Month for
February
SK Fabian O. Egejuru is a relatively new
member to the Patriotic Degree. He serves his
country proudly in the U. S. Army. Although
fully employed and with a young family, Fabian
still finds the time to attend assembly meetings
and special functions. With his family he recently
attended the Rappahannock Assembly Corporate
Communion and breakfast. He is a sterling
example for newer/younger members to follow.
Fourth Degree Exemplification Set
The Spring Exemplification will be held on Saturday,
April 18th in Virginia Beach. If you know of a Third
Degree Knight who is interested in becoming a Fourth
Degree member, please contact Faithful Navigator
Frank Connors or Faithful Comptroller Rich LaRoche.
Color Corps Commander
SK Rosario Chechile, PGK, FDD, PFN
that are in harms way defending our freedom and beliefs; for
those brave souls who have made the ultimate sacrifice, and
their families.
In closing, I would like to offer my best wishes to all of you
As members of the 4th Degree one of the most important
and your families for a Blessed and Happy Easter.
functions we can perform is to honor a
Brother Knight who has been called to Fraternally,
his eternal reward, by being present at
Rosario Chechile
his wake and funeral Mass. Without
exception, honors by the Honor Guard
shall be offered to deceased Sir Knights Sir Knights All,
Sitting at home this morning, before heading off to work,
of the 4th Degree currently in good
standing on all counts. An Honor Guard have time to reflect on dedicated Sir Knight and Brother Dr.
team in intervals may also be offered to James John.
I joined the Knights in December 2008; sitting in the
the immediate family members of a Sir
chamber was an elderly distinguished gentleman. He was
Knight in good standing and Third Dequite, and as I would find out, Doctor Jim would be there for
gree members in good standing and to their immediate family
every meeting. He never said a lot, but when he spoke, he almembers provided a request is made.
ways had solid advice and recommendations to the Council
Since our last newsletter, we have had the honor of being
Leadership.
requested to provide a dignified presence to the following
The last three years have been tough for this Catholic GenWake of SK Matt Storm’s wife, Lisa, on March 8 at Cove- tleman. His health has been slowly deteriorating and he was
not able to attend Council Functions.
nant Funeral Home.
I, for a while, made several visits to spend time and check
First Holy Communion and Confirmation Mass at
in on the Good Doctor; I am sorry to say, the past year or so I
Dahlgren (Sacred Heart) Chapel, on March 15, offered by
had not made the visits I had been making for all that time, for
Bishop Timothy P. Broglio.
whatever the reason, it was not enough. I have no excuses;
work will always be there, our Brothers will not.
Wake on March 29 and performance of the Chalice CereWe have many Brothers that are not able to get out and
mony at Nash and Slaw Funeral Home and funeral Mass on
about,
and would enjoy a visit, a call, or just a few minutes of
March 30, at St. Anthony of Padua for SK Dr. James John.
our time.
To all Sir Knights that participated in these events Thank
Take a minute of your time and thank our Brothers for
You! Also know your presence made a difference and was truly paving the way for us.
appreciated. Loaner regalia are available by contacting me
I, for one, will take a turn around and thank My Brothers
([email protected]) and providing me with your hat size. I
and set aside time for them.
ask every Sir Knight for your thoughtful consideration for future Thank You.
requests for Color Corps/Honor Guard participation.
Fraternally,
Rusty Hopp
I also ask that you remember to pray for the brave men and
women away from family and friends serving in our military
2014-2015 Assembly Officers
Navigator
Friar
Captain
Admiral
Pilot
Comptroller
Purser
Scribe
Inner Sentinal
Outer Sentinal
Outer Sentinal
1 Yr Trustee
2 Yr Trustee
Francis S. Connors, PGK, FDD
[email protected]
(540) 786-3177
Rev. Peter J. Reynierse
[email protected]
(240) 994-0500
Andrew P. Taylor, PGK
[email protected]
(540) 786-6445
William J. Phillips, PGK, PFN
[email protected]
(540) 972-3649
Richard W. Hopp, PGK
[email protected]
(540) 775-6434
Richard LaRoche, PGK, PFN, FDD [email protected]
(703) 963-7726
Robert E. Jankovits, PGK, PFN
[email protected]
(540) 752-1642
John M. Troillett, PGK
[email protected]
(540) 371-6549
John P. LoBuglio
[email protected]
(540) 644-9999
John R. Wilkes, PGK
[email protected]
(540) 850-2075
Gary P. Jourdian
[email protected]
(540) 775-5825
Mark W. Sewell, PGK, PFN
[email protected]
(540) 775-0992
William J. McCarthy, PGK, PFN, [email protected]
(540) 786-6203
FDD, PSD
3 Yr Trustee
Loui J. Stevens, PGK, FDD, PFN, ADM [email protected]
(540) 371-6576
Cmdr Color Corps Rosario Chechile, PGK, FDD, PFN rchechile@ymailcom
Cmdr - HAC
David R. Case, PGK
[email protected]
(540) 972-6807
The NAVLOG is published bi-monthly by RAPPAHANNOCK ASSEMBLY #1613. Views expressed in the newsletter do not
necessarily reflect those of the Assembly or the Knights of Columbus.
Editor: SK Neil Buttimer, PGK, (540) 972-0083 or [email protected].
Honor America Corps
David Case, SK, Commander
Greetings Honor America Corps members. Our schedule is beginning to have events
added so remain alert for upcoming requests for participants. I urge all to commit to
joining in with our events to spread the honor of our Country’s flag.
March Events
We went one for two in March
activities. Our attempt to support
Brother Jeff Kilpatrick at the St
Patrick’s Day parade at the Blue and Gray Brewery
resulted in cancellation at 0900 because of the threat of
rain. Thanks to the 11 of you who volunteered to march.
We could always use more
We carried 14 flags at the Opening Ceremony of the
State Special Olympics basketball tournament on
Friday, March 20, at Brooke Point High School in
Stafford. As usual, we received a resounding welcome
and appreciative applause on the recessional. Thank you
to those who supported this event: David Chichester,
Frank Connors, Marcel Dionne, Randy Hyde, Joe
Kratochvil, Terry Lehman, Bill Phillips, Gary Rolla,
Rick Reschick, Tony Spehar, Jim Tetor, Bruce Winning,
Bob Wheatley, and Carl Wohletz.
April Events
April has no events on the schedule.
Future Schedule
Here is a list of events we have on the schedule for the
next few months.
Date
25 May (expected)
Event
Memorial Day
Location
Fallen Heroes Monument, Fredericksburg
27 May (expected)
Ride2Recovery Departure
Hospitality House, Fredericksburg
28 May (firm)
Ride2Recovery Arrival and Barbeque
St. Bede Church, Williamsburg
20 June (firm)
Veterans Memorial Baseball Game
The Diamond, Richmond
4 July (firm)
Independence Day Festival Parade
Lake of the Woods
4 July (expected)
Independence Day Parade
Culpeper
I hope you can fit these into your schedules. Details to follow as the events get nearer. Please talk them up in
your Councils. Grand Knights, I ask for your help in promoting your members to join us.
Fraternally,
Dave Case [email protected]
April Birthdays
FRATERNAL YEAR SCHEDULE OF EVENTS
04/10/15, (Tentative) New Sir Knight Orientation,
Fredericksburg Council Home, 7:00pm, Officers
04/15/15, Assembly Meeting, Fredericksburg Council Home,
7:30pm
04/18/15, Mid-year Exemplification, Ascension Parish, Virginia
Beach, Noon
04/18/15 HAC Static Display, Battlefield Council 25th
Anniversary Celebration
05/06/15, Assembly Budget Meeting, TBD.
05/17/15, Memorial Mass for Military Services, Basilica
Washington DC, TBD, Color Guard
05/20/15, Assembly Meeting/Elections, Fredericksburg Council
Home, 7:30pm,
05/25/15, Memorial Day, Fallen Heroes Memorial
Fredericksburg, TBD, HAC
05/27/15, Ride to Recovery, Fredericksburg, 8:00am, HAC
05/28/15, Ride to Recovery, Williamsburg, 5:00pm, HAC
06/06/15, Graduation, St. Michael Archangel H.S.
Spotsylvania, TBD, Color Guard
06/13/15, 4th Degree Navigators' Org. Meeting, TBD, 9:00am,
FN, FNE, FC
06/14/15, Flag Day, TBD, HAC
06/17/15, Assembly Meeting, Fredericksburg Council Home,
7:30pm
06/18/15, Corpus Christi Procession, St. Patrick Church
Chancellorsville, 7:30pm, Color Guard
06/19/15, Assembly trip to Cobb Island, via Big Dipper,
4:00pm, reservations required
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