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NEWSLETTER
May 2015
XCII
Number 11
Knights of Columbus
Balboa Assembly
Number 0040
California’s
Oldest and Busiest
Assembly
Averaging a
Color Corps Callout
Per Week!
Knights of
Columbus
Balb oa
NEWSLETTER
May 2015 XCII Navigators Corner
Captains Corner
Assembly
number
0040
Number 11
SIR KNIGHTS!
If any Assembly Officer
cannot attend the
meeting, please let me
know via e-mail at
Sir Knights,
Dear Sir Knights,
The local 4th Degree Exemplification on Sat., May
2nd is expected to yield 16
new Sir Knights for the Balboa Assembly. On Sunday,
May 3rd we scheduled a
Reception to Welcome our
New Sir Knights. We will
also conduct a abbreviated
business meeting. NOTE: SK Michael Campos, Faithful Navigator
THIS RECEPTION &
MEETING WILL BE OUR MAY MEETING. At
his meeting will be preparing a new slate of officers for
the 2015-16 Columbian Year for the Election to be held
at our June meeting.
It has been customary for the existing officers to
“move up” to the next position and this year is no different. Please keep in mind that most all of the officer
positions are open to all interested SK’s of our Assembly.
The positions of Faithful Friar, Faithful Admiral and
Board of Trustee members are not open. A descriptions
and responsibilities associated with of each office can be
found on page 3 of the newsletter sent via Email.
The Balboa Assembly has be one of the most active
Assemblies in the State due to the efforts and support of
our members taking a leadership rolls. Please review the
info on page 3 and consider running for a position.
During this busy as ever
time of the Columbian Year,
[email protected]
we look forward this month
DATE CHANGE
to welcoming over a dozen
Next meeting
new SKs to our great Historic Balboa Assembly #40.
RECEPTION TO
Please see page 6 of this newsWELCOME
NEW
letter for relative information.
SIR
KNIGHTS
With our new Bishop
SK Hugh Largey, Faithful Captain
Robert McElroy having
SUNDAY
been installed this month,
May 3, 2015
his emphasis on themes of inclusiveness and embracing the
Columbus Club
diversity of our fellow man invites us to do likewise.
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While the 4th Degree is the “Highest Degree” numeriSan
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cally one can attain in our Order, now attainable in a matter
of weeks, reflecting the growth of the Knights in general.
Attire:
We all do well to keep in mind the Greater Good of Our
Sir Knights - Formal Tux
Order calling us to be active and engaged, to the extent posLadies - Formal Wear
sible, in the “heavy lifting” and Spiritual projects supporting
Children
are Welcome
our Church that are still the daily work of our 3rd Degree
Councils. A 3rd Degree Council membership required to
6:00 PM - Social
qualify to become 4th Degree Sir Knights.
No Host Bar
So, just as the 10 Commandments are numbered in order
6:30
PM - Spaghetti
of importance from the 1st to the 10th, a spirit of humility
Dinner
might rank the 1st Degree of Charity as preceding the 4th
7:00
Presentations
Degree of Patriotism for the reason of its importance as well.
7:15
Brief
Meeting
In that spirit, let us make time to be sideliners, whenever
possible, and inclusively welcome our fellow Brother
Knights, along with their wives and families, to the further
fulfillment SK celebrations our Assembly provides for all
our Members. For the Good of the Order!
See page 4 for more detail!
Vivat Jesus!
SK Hugh Largey, Faithful Captain, 2014-2015
May God bless our labor and may our labor
bring honor to God.
Vivat Jesus!
SK Michael Campos, Faithful Navigator, 2014-2015
San Diego Diocese Installs New Bishop
The Most Reverend Robert McElroy
Bishop of the San Diego Diocese
When he was informed that Pope Francis had appointed him to be the sixth bishop of San Diego, Bishop
McElroy said:
“When I was growing up, my family would come to
San Diego for our summer vacation, and I was captivated
by the beauty and vitality of this graced region. During
my years as a priest and bishop, I have continually been
struck by this same beauty and vitality in the life of the
local church -- proclaiming the Gospel, embracing the
poor and the marginalized, strengthening family life,
forging unity in faith and solidarity amidst great cultural
diversity. Now I have the privilege of becoming a member
and a leader in this magnificent Catholic community
and the society which surrounds it. There are not words
to describe the tremendous joy and gratitude to God
which I feel at this moment.”
The presence of the San Diego Knights of Columbus-District Wide and Knights
from other California Districts, showing support for our New Bishop Robert
McElroy at his Installation Mass at St. Therese of Carmel on April 15, 2015.
(Reprinted from San Diego Diocese Website)
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From the Desk of the Faithful Friar
Fr. James J. Burson, CJM
Balboa Assembly No. 0040
San Diego, California
An Exceptional Missionary
The upcoming canonization of
Blessed Junípero Serra is a significant
event for the Church in America
by Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson
CATHOLICS COMMITTED to
St. John Paul II’s vision of the common spiritual heritage of the Western
Hemisphere, outlined in the apostolic
exhortation Ecclesia in America, joyfully
welcomed the announcement that Pope
Francis will soon canonize Blessed Junipero Serra.
The founder of the first nine of 21
missions along the California coast during the 18th century, Father Serra was
described by a contemporary as “zealous, chaste, humble, poor and obedient,
having all these virtues equally in the
highest degree… [At his death] no words
could express the grief of the Indians of
The colonization of California
was inevitable; the contribution
to that process by Father Serra
was providential.
that mission who called our venerable
father a holy man, an angel sent by God
for their relief.”
Only recently has Blessed Junipero
Serra become controversial, because
some allege that his treatment of the native people was oppressive. However,
several facts remain incontrovertible.
There is much at stake in the upcom-
ing canonization of Blessed Junipero
Serra that will affect the future of Catholicism not only in the United States,
but also throughout the Western Hemisphere. Perhaps this is why Pope Francis,
the first pope from our hemisphere, has
taken this courageous initiative.
Vivat Jesus!
‘Bringing Christ to the People’
An interview with Archbishop José Gomez about the life and legacy of Blessed Junípero Serra
Archbishop José H. Gomez of Los Angeles
Archbishop Gomez: Most of all, we need to understand that
Blessed Junípero Serra’s only desire was to bring Christ to the
people. Obviously, there are negative consequences of colonization, with the encounter of different cultures, including
results that no one expects. But these effects were not Blessed
Junípero’s intention. I think he respected the traditions and
the customs of the Native Americans. He was just bringing
Christ to the people.
During the time of Junípero Serra’s beatification, and also
during the Jubilee Year 2000, St. John Paul II acknowledged
and apologized for the occasions when the Church was responsible for violating the rights of Native Americans.
So, too, even while acknowledging the “mistakes and wrongs”
of the past, we also recognize and celebrate the heroic sanctity
and good works of this holy friar, who was so instrumental in
bringing the Gospel to the New World. U
canonization
Descriptions for Offices of the 4th Degree
4th Degree Officer Duties
Navigator: The Navigator is responsible for the welfare of the Assembly. He presides over Assembly meetings, acts as
an ex-officio member of all committees, appoints a membership and programming director, convenes officers for a monthly
meeting, and ensures all necessary reports are submitted to the State and Supreme Council. He should also be aware of
the Assembly’s financial status and ensure that his signature appears on all checks drawn. The Navigator is a member of the
Advisory Board.
Friar: The Friar (chaplain) is the spiritual advisor of the Assembly. He is expected to make a report at Assembly meetings
on religious matters. The Navigator appoints a priest in accordance with any rules established by the bishop of the diocese to
serve as Assembly Friar (chaplain). For more specific duties, responsibilities and eligibility, refer to the Chaplain’s Handbook.
Captain: The Captain is second in command. He assists the Navigator with Assembly affairs and fulfills all duties
assigned to him by the Navigator. Should the Navigator be absent from an Assembly meeting, the Captain will preside.
He is chairman of the Assembly’s retention committee and also a member of the Advisory Board.
Admiral: The Admiral* has a variety of responsibilities. Primarily, he assists the Navigator and the Captain in the
execution of their duties and oversees the Assembly in both their absences. He is charged with strengthening the members’
interests in Assembly activities. The Admiral is chairman of the admission committee. *This position is usually held by the
Past Faithful Navigator
Scribe: The Scribe is similar to a court reporter or a secretary. He is responsible for maintaining a true record of all actions
of the Assembly and its correspondence. A Recorder’s Minute Book (#1403) is available from the Knights of Columbus
Supply Department for keeping a record of meetings. A copy of the last meeting’s minutes is reviewed by the executive at a
meeting prior to the Business meeting.
Comptroller: The Comptroller is an elected position in the Fourth Degree. His main area of responsibility is
maintaining all financial and membership records. He alone collects and receives all moneys from all sources, including
annual dues from Assembly members. He also handles supply orders for the Assembly officers and members, filing the
Report of Officers, and submitting all membership transactions to the Supreme Council. For more specific duties and
responsibilities, Refer to the Faithful Comptroller’s Handbook
Purser: The Purser is responsible for the safekeeping and maintaining of records regarding all Assembly funds and
accounts. The Comptroller turns over all monies collected to the Purser and receives a receipt for same. The Purser is
responsible for depositing all money into the Assembly’s accounts and provides the certificate of such monies to the
Navigator. He is also responsible for payment of all expenses through a warrant signed by the F.N. and Comptroller.
Pilot: The Pilot is the ‘watchdog’ for all Assembly property and degree paraphernalia, except the property of the
Comptroller, Purser and Scribe. He is also responsible for setting up the Assembly chambers for meetings.
Inside & Outside Sentinels: The Sentinels have similar responsibilities, but distinct differences. The outside
Sentinel tends to the outer door admitting visitors and members to the inner door. Once at the inner door, the inside
Sentinel checks to make sure that their membership cards are current.
Board of Trustees: The board of trustees consists of three members elected by the Assembly and the Navigator
who serves as chairman of the board. They oversee the work of the Comptroller and Purser, and with the Captain, serve
on the Assembly’s retention committee. During Assembly elections, only the three-year trustee is voted on, with the others
moving up to become two and one-year trustees, respectively.
Color Corps Commander: The Color Corps Commander is appointed by the Faithful Navigator to organize
and lead the Colour Corps for the Assembly, and is responsible for the training and deployment of the guard. The F.N.
may appoint one or more Alternate Commander(s) to assist the Color Corps Commander.
NOTE: The position of Advocate in the Third Degree is not carried over to the Fourth Degree. These duties are usually
undertaken by the serving Admiral. There is also no equivalent to the “Lecturer” in the assembly.
Equivalent Positions: Navigator (Grand Knight); Friar (Chaplain); Captain (Deputy Grand Knight); Admiral (Chancellor);
Scribe (Recorder); Comptroller( Financial Secretary); Purser (Treasurer); Pilot (Warden); Inside & outside Sentinels
(Guards); Trustees (Trustees)
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Editors Note: May 2015
Having finished serving my five-­‐year term as the Honorary Consul General of Japan, I had to turn in my government issued license plate. The lady at the DMV desk at the Automobile Club suggested that I should choose my own license plate to replace it. Without hesitation, I chose “We (heart symbol) WXYZ”. Since then many people have asked us its meaning, and we decided that we owe you an explanation. While I was teaching at Oregon State University, a Catholic Industrial Psychologist, Donald G. Murray, Ph.D. and I collaborated on WXYZ Theory. Originally based on management theory, McGregor’s Theory X and Theory Y, Ouchi’s Theory, to which we added Frederic W. Taylor’s Scientific Management as Theory W, we meant to indicate that every person has four leadership styles, wxyz, but we needed all four to be a full human being. But, God had another plan for us and He showed us through His Scriptures and through our work experiences, that WXYZ contained all the essence of His teachings and the way for us to live, as Christ said after his resurrection, “I give you a new commandment, Love one another as I have loved you!” He indeed loved us with all his human mind (W), human soul (X), human heart (Y) and human strength (Z). This license plate is a tribute to God’s Love for us. Page 4
Vivat Jesus!
SK Michael Inoue,
Editor
Minutes of Meeting • April 9, 2015
Balboa Assembly 0040
1. Meeting called to order by: FN Michael Campos
@ 7:03 p.m. - Members Present: 19
2. Opening Ceremonies by: FN Michael Campos
Prayer offered by:
FF Fr. James Burson
Pledge of Allegiance by: SK Vince Garra, PFN, FA
The roll of officers was called and noted as follows:
Faithful Navigator
Faithful Friar
Faithful Comptroller
Faithful Captain
Faithful Pilot
Faithful Admiral
Faithful Purser
Faithful Scribe
Faithful Inner Sentinel
Faithful Outer Sentinel
One Year Trustee
Two Year Trustee
Three Year Trustee
P
SK Michael Campos
Rev. James D. Burson, CJM P
P
SK Jerry Kay, PFN
P
SK Hugh Largey
A
SK John Chaffee
P
SK Tom Davis,PFN
P
SK Frank Schuld
P
SK Leo McGarry
P
SK Marcus Inoue
P
SK Ed Dondero
P
SK Vince Garra, PFN
E
SK Lee Baesler, PFN
A
SK Jim Acerra, PFN
Color Corps Commander SK Vince Garra
P
3. The Minutes of the preceding meeting:
Motion to accept the minutes from last month as
published was made, seconded, and approved.
4. Report of Faithful Friar:
Fr. Burson praised the support of the Assembly for the
seminarians. He presented a report on the purpose
of Easter and the many gifts received by all Christians
from this important Holy Day. He mentioned our
obligations to others and the fact that Easter gives us
all a sense of Hope.
5 . Bills & Communications:
• Supreme for supplies: $29.36
• Contributions to the following seminarians in the
amount of $500.00 each; Ereuterio Mireles, Steve Marshall, Carlos Medina and Barnaby Rowett-Johns.
• Three additional checks for the Exemplification were
written but the amounts were yet to be determined.
• Communications: Ms. Josie Parker sent a note of
thanks to the Assembly for their participation of the
funeral for her father. Their yard was used as a staging
site for the Coronado Fourth of July parade last year,
and she mentioned it would be available again this year
if the Knights wanted to use it again.
6. Report of Faithful Comptroller: Approximately :
$827.00 in dues is still outstanding
7. Report of Faithful Purser - SK Frank Schuld:
Bank Balance Feb. 2015
$8,3279.02
Receipts
$1,364.00
Expenses
($ 237.00)
Bank Balance Mar 31-incl. Seminarian Fund$9,453.52
8. Report of Committees:
• Pro-life SK Greg Anthony again talked about the
success of Light of Life programs to purchase and deploy
vans with fetal ultrasound to assist women who may consider an abortion to see their child in vitro before they go
through with the procedure. This has been very successful in reducing abortions. The San Diego chapter which
has already purchased several of these vans and ultrasound
machines is participating in the attempt to raise money
for two more for use within the LA Basin.
Light of Life at Christ Cathedral Dinner Gala, April
16th, in Garden Grove will be the next function to raise
funds. If interested contact them at www.kofcbringlight.
org. He indicated the Light of Life committee wanted to
provide the Assembly with a free table to attend the April
16th function.
• Color Corps held a practice after the meeting and
planned to have more practices in preparation for two
competitions coming up within the next two months.
9. Reading of Applications referred to Admission
Committee: The members listed below were considered: Ronald Sanchez, Fr. Peter Bosque,David Payton, R. Aaron Lopez, Jeniffer Jose, Danie Francisco,
and Alex Hueso
10. Balloting for Membership: All applications were
accepted and the members were approved
11. Unfinished Business:
• One member brought to the Assembly’s attention
that all bills are required to be presented to trustee(s)
before they are paid. This will be the process from
this date forward, as long as at least one trustee is present at the meeting.
• The Hospitality Suite for the Exemplification needs
volunteers. Please contact Hugh Largey if you can
help on the evening of June 1st or during the morning
and afternoon of June 2nd. (610) 987-6677
12. Report of Trustees: None
13. New Business:
• A Welcome Reception dinner will be held at 5:pm
on May 3rd for the new 4th degree members of the
assembly and their Ladies. All members and their
Ladies are invited to attend and welcome our new
members. Dress will be Tuxedos for the men and appropriate dress for the Ladies. A free spaghetti dinner
will be served with a no host bar will be available.
• A short meeting, will serve as our May meeting, at a
convenient time during the reception.
• A slate of officers will be presented for consideration at this meeting and will be voted on during the
June meeting. If you are interested in becoming an
officer, please consult the list in this Newsletter which
outlines the various positions. Some of these positions are automatically filled from existing officers so
you may want to contact the Faithful Navigator or
Faithful Captain if you have questions. Their phone
numbers are listed in this newsletter.
• A motion to purchase a new flag for the Columbus
Club up to $50 was made, seconded and approved.
14. Report of the Third Degree: None
15. Good of the Order: . Prayers are requested for: Father
Burson; Father Eckert; Father Jerry; Father Jacob; Msgr
Joe Carroll; Deacon Severo Santes, Jr; SK’s Vic Miranda;
Joe Miranda; Rubin Hanshew; James Right; Tom Abts;
Mother of Steve Barley; Father Sebastian’s Father; Pan Kay;
Muriel Haines, Father of Marcus Inoue, Mother of Steve
Beuerle, Frank De Roso; Father Viuse; and the Christian
Marters16. Closing Ceremonies: FN Michael Campos,
Closing Prayer offered by: FF Fr. James Burson
Meeting closed: 8:10 p.m.
Respectfully Submitted by:
SK Leo McGarry, Faithful Scribe
Balboa Assembly 0040
Officers 2014-15
Faithful Navigator
Michael Campos
760-504-0324
[email protected]
Faithful Friar
Rev James D. Burson, CJM
619-582-5722
[email protected]
Faithful Comptroller
Jerry Kay, PFN
619-572-7747
[email protected]
Faithful Captain
Hugh Largey
619-987-6677
[email protected]
Faithful Pilot
John Chaffee
619-871-7143
[email protected]
Faithful Admiral
Tom Davis
619-255-2572
[email protected]
Faithful Purser
Frank Schuld
619-464-0401
[email protected]
Faithful Scribe
Leo McGarry
619-980-6660
[email protected]
Faithful Outer Sentinel
Edward Dondero
619-339-5244
[email protected]
Faithful Inner Sentinel
Marcus Inoue
858-576-6866
[email protected]
One Year Trustee
Vince Garra, PFN
619-660-1088
[email protected]
Two Year Trustee
Lee Baesler, PFN
808-271-6357
[email protected]
Three Year Trustee
Jim Acerra, PFN
619-300-9740
[email protected]
Color Corps Commander
Vince Garra, PFN
619-660-1088
[email protected]
Sick Committee Chairman
Enrique Babauta, PFN
858-292-4671
[email protected]
Color Corps Callouts
Important 4th Degree Information
Raymond Rodriquez Funeral
May 11, 2015 - 1:00 PM
Mission San Luis Rey, Oceanside, CA
4th Degree Exemplification,
May 2, 2015 - 12:00 PM
Town & Country Hotel, San Diego, CA
Exemplification Mass,
May 2, 2015 - 4:00 PM
Town & Country Hotel, San Diego, CA
Opening Mass, State KofC Convention
May 15, 2015 - 8:00 AM
San Diego, CA
Adoration Chapel, State KofC Convention
May 16, 2015 - 1:00 PM
San Diego, CA
Closing Mass, State KofC Convention
May 16, 2015 - 4:00 PM
San Diego, CA
Saturday May 2, 2015
4th Degree Exemplification
Town & Country Hotel, Hotel Circle, San Diego CA
Dress Code Candidates & Sideliners
The official Dress Code for Exemplification of the Fourth Degree shall be;
A. Plain white tuxedo shirt No wingtip collars will be allowed
B. Black bow tie, Black cummerbund, Black footwear
C. Black tuxedo
D. A member serving in the armed forces of his country, full time
police and firefighters shall be considered in proper attire when
dressed in a Class A dress uniform.
Sunday May 3, 2015
Reception of New Members Balboa Assembly
Columbus Club, 4425 Home Ave., San Diego, CA
(The is No Charge for this event)
Attire: Sir Knights in Tux, Ladies in Formal Wear.
Yes, children are also invited.
Portuguese Festa
May 24, 2015 – 9:00 AM
Point Loma, CA
Memorial Day Mass
May 25, 2015 – 11:00 AM
Holy Cross Cemetery, San Diego, CA
Independence Day Parade
July 4, 2015 – 10:00 AM
Coronado, San Diego, CA
Nun Sunday
July 19, 2015 – 9:00 AM
Holy Spirit Church, San Diego, CA
Registration 10:45 AM
Exemplification Line Up 11:45 AM
Holy Mass 4:00 PM
Banquet & Social Hour 7:00 PM
Social Italian Spaghetti & Meatballs
Presentations Short Business Meeting 6:00 PM
6:30 PM
7:00 PM
7:15 PM
KofC Memorial Mass and Youth Day Celebration
First Time in Colors
Congratulations to Sir
Knight Gary Wollman
for donning Fourth
Degree Regalia for the
first time at the Garden
of Innocence Color
Corps Callout on April
4th. SK Gary was just
exemplified into the 4th
Degree on February 7th.
SK Gary is putting his
military experience to
work as he has joined
the Balboa Color Corps
Competition Team that
will be competing on
Saturday May 2nd at
9 AM at the Town &
Country Hotel in Mission Valley. We hope to
see much more of SK
Gary.
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Sir Knights joined in providing a Color Corps accompaniment for St. Therese of the
Child Jesus Del Cerro Council 7792 Memorial Mass for recently passed and living
Council Members plus a Youth Day Celebration on Sunday, April 26th.