KC QUOTE
November 2014
Mount Vernon Council #5998
Knights of Columbus
www.kofc5998.org
Outstanding Newsletter 2013 - 2014
Upcoming Events:
Annual Mass of
Remembrance
Thursday, November 20, 2014
Thanksgiving Day Dinner
for the Homebound
Thursday, November 27, 2014
Council Meetings - First and Third Thursday of the Month
8592 Richmond Highway - Alexandria, VA 22309
Telephone: 703-360-1964
Mt. Vernon Council #5998
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Calendar of Events
November 2014
Table of Contents
02 Table of Contents
02 Calendar of Events
03 Mount Vernon Council Directory
04 Mount Vernon KofC Club, Inc.
Directory
05 November Birthdays
05 Prayer List
06 Grand Knight’s Message
07 K of C Club - President’s Message
08 4th Degree Navigator's Message
09 District Deputy Message
10 Ladies Corner
11 PRO-LIFE Report
12 REFLECTION BY CARL EIFERT
13 Knight & Family of the Month
14 Upcoming and Other Area Council
Exemplifications
15 Roundtable Pancake Breakfasts
16 Upcoming Events
17 KCIC Report
18 KOVAR Dinner & Silent Auction
19 50th Golden Wedding Jubilations
20 Third Degree Exemplification
21 Ladies Fall "Meet and Greet"
luncheon
22 Spirit Night Fund Raiser
23-24 Polish Night
25-28 Children‘s Halloween Party
29 Stan Bonta's Message
30 Monthly Calendar
The deadline for accepting articles and
photos for the December 2014 KC Quote will
be Tuesday, November 25, 2014. Articles
received after that time, if still applicable, will
appear in the January 2015 KC Quote.
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November
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Patriotic Rosary 11A
1-2 Kick off KCIC Sales
2
Skins @ Vikings
Officer’s Meeting (6.45P);
Rosary (7.40P);
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Council Business Meeting (8P)
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KCIC Sales @ GSCC & St Louis
15-16 KCIC Sales @ GSCC & St Louis
16 Skins v Buccaneers 1P
20 Memorial Mass & Social 6.30P
22-23 KCIC Sales @ GSCC & St Louis
23 Skins @ 49ers 4P
27 Thanksgiving Meal Delivery
29-30 KCIC Sales @ GSCC & St Louis
30 Skins @ Colts 1P
December
Officer’s Meeting (6.45P);
Rosary (7.40P);
4
Council Business Meeting (8P)
6
Patriotic Rosary 11A
Children’s Nativity Christmas
6
Party
6-7 KCIC Sales @ GSCC & St Louis
7
Skins v Rams 1P
9
District Deputy Meeting (6.15P)
Tuesday
9
Second Degree Exemplification
(7.30P)
Saturday
Sa-Su
Sunday
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Adult Christmas Party
KCIC Sales @ GSCC & St Louis
St Louis Pancake Breakfast
Skins @ Giants
Skins @ Eagles Time TBD
GS Pancake Breakfast
Skins v Cowboys 1P
The KC Quote is published as a periodical, once a month, 12 times a year. It is published solely as a
newsletter for the benefit of the members, their families, and friends of
Mount Vernon Council #5998, Knights of Columbus.
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Council Directory
Grand Knight
SK GK PGK Michael J Murphy 703-751-5452
Chaplain
Vacant
Deputy Grand Knight
SK Robert T Reynolds
703-799-7260
Chancellor
SK PFN Lee Wallis
703-971-2393
Financial Secretary
SK FDD PFN PGK Paul Townsend 703-619-9796
Recorder
SK John Michals
703-587-3901
Warden
SK Robert K Reynolds
703-799-2646
Treasurer
Tim McCauley
703-922-7149
Lecturer
John J. Daly
703-360-5812
Advocate
SK Jim “Bones” Bona
703-799-4158
Outside Guard
SK Kerry McCabe
03-960-3304
Inside Guard
SK Joey McCracken
703-960-4546
Trustees
3 Year - SK PGK Peter J. Butler
703-780-4046
2 Year - SK PFN PGK Herbert Ray Duff
703-780-1822
1 Year - Vacant
Program Director
SK Robert T Reynolds
Church Director
Vacant
Good Shepherd Roundtable
SK John Michals
St. Louis Roundtable
SK Kerry McCabe
Community Director
SK Dan Rinzel
Council Director
703-799-7260
703-587-3901
703-960-3304
703-360-4627
Vacant
Family
SK PFN PGK Thomas Fahey
Youth Director
SK Kerry McCabe
PRO-LIFE
SK Richard Hayden
KOVAR
SK PFN Lee Wallis
KCIC
SK PFN Lee Wallis
Vocations
571-233-9048
703-960-3304
703-799-2646
703-971-2393
703-971-2393
Vacant
Insurance Field Agent
Stan Bonta
703-362-9728
Publication& Public Relations
KC Quote SK PFN PGK Rich Risdon
571-244-4645
Webmaster SK FDD PFN PGK Jim McCracken 703-960-4546
Bar
SK Jim “Bones” Bona
703-799-4158
SK John Karpovich
703-255-3053
Soccer - Vacant
Chess Free Throw - Brian Bodnar
703-721-0500
1st Degree Team Captain
John J. Daly
703-360-5812
Essay Bowling
Snack Bar Manager
Bob Botto
703-799-0332
Membership Director
SK PFN PGK Herbert Ray Duff
Vacant
703-780-1822
1st to 3rd Committee
SK Robert T Reynolds
703-799-7260
Memorials Director
SK PGK Peter J. Butler
703-780-4046
Mt. Vernon Council #5998
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Mount Vernon K of C Club, Inc.
Officers & Directors
BOARD CHAIRMAN
SK GK Mike Murphy
703-751-5452
PRESIDENT
SK Dan Rinzel
703-360-4627
VICE PRESIDENT
SK PFN Cliff Conway
703-765-5251
SECRETARY
SK Robert T Reynolds
703-799-7260
TREASURER
SK Tim McCauley
703-922-7149
ASSISTANT TREASURER
SK PFN PGK Jim McCracken
703-960-4546
DIRECTORS
Richard Hayden
SK Jay Landreth
Mark Busse
SK Carl Eifert
703-799-2646
703-768-3111
703-597-5790
571-275-1669
FACILITIES/BUSINESS
ADMINISTRATOR
Eve Dellett
Phone: 703-360-1964 Ext 1
FAX: 703-360-2457
E-mail: [email protected]
Business Hours: 9 AM - 5 PM, Wed - Fri
Committee Chairmen
AUDIT
SK PGK Peter Butler
703-780-4046
BINGO
SK Larry Dietrick
703-799-4193
BUDGET & FINANCE
SK PFN PGK Jim McCracken 703-960-4546
BY LAWS
Richard Hayden
703-799-2646
CHARITY
SK PFN Cliff Conway
703-765-5251
CONSTRUCTION
SK Joseph (Joe) Selby
703-765-4061
SK PGK Ernest Graves
703-969-7333
CREDENTIALS
SK Lee Wallis
703-971-2393
FACILITY MGMT & OPERATIONS
Mark Busse
703-597-5790
LONG RANGE PLANNING
SK Jim Bona
703-799-4158
SK Carl Eifert
571-275-1669
NOMINATIONS
SK PFN PGK Ray Duff
202-253-3421
SK Kerry McCabe
703-960-3304
SPECIAL EVENTS
SK Michael Guignard
703-922-6584
HOSPITALITY MANAGER/
SPECIAL EVENTS COORDINATOR
Mary Katherine Tyler
(Cell) 571-233-9855
Prayer for the Canonization of Venerable Servant of God Father Michael J. McGivney
God, our Father, protector of the poor and defender of the widow and
orphan, you called your priest, Father Michael J. McGivney, to be an
apostle of Christian family life and to lead the young to the generous
service of their neighbor. Through the example of his life and virtue may
we follow your Son, Jesus Christ, more closely, fulfilling his
commandment of charity and building up his Body which is the Church.
Let the inspiration of your servant prompt us to greater confidence in
your love so that we may continue his work of caring for the needy and
the outcast. We humbly ask that you glorify your servant Father Michael
J. McGivney on earth according to the design of your holy will. Through
his intercession, grant the favor I now present (here make your request).
Through Christ Our Lord. Amen.
Fr. Michael J. McGivney
Mt. Vernon Council #5998
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On Behalf of Council 5998,
To Those Who Were Born in November
Name
Chukwuma F Obidegwu
Robert J Williams
Frank R Begovich
John K Hamenoo
John A Kay
Stephen R Melvin
Charles J O Neill
Frank H Fannon
Paul P Mehler
James L Reilly
Philip P Cooper
Joseph A Bavaria
George T Myers
Kyle T Hayden
Richard F Fanelli
Richard L Taylor
James J Mlinarcik Jr
Donald M Rogan
Jerome L Knittle
John E Thibeau
Thomas P Conway
Max E Gagermeier
Robert C Flick
Robert H Schwenk
Jose D Cruz
Dr David S Hsu
Rev Patrick T McMahon
David E Winkler
Andrew J Kiddey
Joseph S Nelson
Nicolas A Briers
Joseph P Rubel
Kim V Thompson
Justin D Harper
Daniel J Scheeler
John B Stinson
Michael N Zabych
Steven K Ault
Lincoln S Farish
John J Kelly Jr
Tevi Ekoue
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Prayer List
The following Brothers, relatives and close friends are
in need of your prayers. Please pray for them and the
other personal intentions of our Brother Knights. To
be placed on the Prayer List, please contact the editor
of the KC Quote, SK PGK PFN Richard Risdon at
[email protected].
James Riddenour
Pat Fahey—wife of SK PFN PGK Tom Fahey
SK Jim "Bones" Bona
John Karpovich
Stan Bonta
Richard D. Ferrante
Charles Baumgardner - son-in-law of
Mike Guignard
Keith Kettell
Fr Wayne Knoll
Decan Declay
Christine Nelson
Richard Koslow
Maureen Schreiner, wife of
Ray Schreiner
SK Jay Landreth
George Simms, Honorary Life Member
SK PFN PGK Richard (Dick) Bowman
Lois Bowman- wife of
SK PFN PGK Richard (Dick) Bowman
SK PFN PGK Jim Dunn
MaryAnn Dunn- Wife of
SK PFN PGK Jim Dunn
SK PGK Don Rogan
Tom Sklopan
Mt. Vernon Council #5998
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Grand Knight’s Message
SK GK Michael J (Mike) Murphy
Grand Knight
By the time you read this GK Message, I will be in the remotest parts of western Nebraska. It is a
place that I hold near and dear to my heart. I recall with a great deal of clarity my very first trip to
this wonderful place. I was overcome with the sights and sounds of the thousands of ducks that
were making their way to warmer climes. Accompanied by my grandfather, father and uncle, this
previously unknown part of the world would become my oasis from the difficulties in life that all of
us face at one time or another. With the exception of military deployments and permanent
changes of station (PCS), I have made it every year since 1972.
Sadly, Father Time has not been kind to my special place on earth. Since those halcyon days, my
grandfather died, as did the patriarch of the land we hunt, the lake just five years ago dried up to
an alkaline lakebed due to a severe drought, and with intense farming practices (to include the
draining of numerous wetlands in the Prairie Pothole Region which is the Central Flyway’s nursery
for ducks), just a trickle of these winged creatures now grace the endless skies that surround this
beautiful place.
But, I keep coming back as the memories have such a strong grip, not only on my heart and mind,
but also on my soul. For it is here that I truly get to witness the wisdom and beauty of our Creator.
Hearing the coyotes singing at night, along with the countless stars in the sky (this area has no
light pollution), I am always reminded of how small and insignificant I am, yet I also feel how
blessed I am in our God who has made this special place, just for me.
Just as my special place in this universe keeps calling me back year after year, this council keeps
calling me, day after day. And, I do so willingly. My brother Knights and their families are some of
the most wonderful people on this planet. They give of their time and talents in ways that defy my
imagination. All I ever have to worry about is me and this council. They have, in addition to all that
they do here at the council, must also maintain a household, many with lots of kids who need their
time and talents as well.
While I am away for the upcoming weeks, please know that you will be in my thoughts and prayers.
Believe me, it will be an easy task as I stand quietly, chest high in cold water, concealed by the
swaying reeds and befriended by my bobbing decoys, marveling at all that God has created for
me. For, He created you for me too, and for that, I am both blessed and grateful, and I will let Him
know that, each and every day.
Mt. Vernon Council #5998
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K of C Club - President’s Message
SK Dan Rinzel
President
Mount Vernon K of C Club, Inc.
PRESIDENT’S MESSAGE
Water leaks from the roof of Columbian Hall are proliferating. The flat roof structure of the Hall
has been prone to leaks from time to time in the past, and the recent rains have resulted in
water damage to some areas of the Hall. The Corporation Board has authorized a repair
contract with Alexandria Roofing which hopefully will resolve the problem. If not, additional
repairs may be necessary.
You may have noticed the handsome large new sign over the Corporation entrance to the Hall.
This sign was designed and manufactured by Corporation Vice President SK PFN Cliff Conway
through his VH Sign Company at no cost to Mt. Vernon K of C Club, Inc. We are very
appreciative l of Cliff’s efforts, which have greatly enhanced the appearance of the entrance .
Speaking of volunteer efforts, Grand Knight and Chairman of the Corporation Board Mike
Murphy recently took it upon himself to clear the drainage ditch at the rear of the parking lot. He
accomplished this task by hand shoveling out more than 100 feet of dirt and debris which was
threatening to block the drainage ditch. No wonder Mike is in such excellent physical condition.
Many thanks to Mike for his efforts.
Under the watchful eye of SK Jim “Bones” Bona, the newly installed alarm and monitoring
system has been operating well. Jim can access the system remotely and he has been able to
let us know promptly about any problems.
The handheld microphones used for Bingo and other events have outlived their useful lives and
the Board has authorized repair or replacement. Board member Bob Reynolds will be obtaining
new microphones.
Wednesday and Friday evenings are Bingo nights at the Knights of Columbus. We raised over
$130,000 last year donated to charity from Bingo. Under the leadership of Bingo Chairman
Larry Dietrick, we are on track to substantially increase that amount this year. But it takes a lot
of volunteer effort to make Bingo work. If you can contribute a few hours of your time on any
Wednesday or Friday evening, please contact Larry.
The Corporation Board meets on the 2nd Monday of each month at 7:30 PM and all members
are welcome to attend.
Mt. Vernon Council #5998
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4th Degree Navigator's Message
SK FN John Karpovich
Faithful Navigator
Potomac Assembly 2204
This is the monthly update on the status of upcoming events for the Potomac Assembly (2204).
November 1st
is the Fourth Degree Exemplification to be held in Richmond at the Hilton
Doubletree (Koger Center). It appears that we have candidates from all three Councils and the
Assembly should be well represented. Hopefully, by the time you receive The Quote, all
appropriate forms and funds will have been received and hotel reservations made for all
candidates, escorts and their spouses. Since Supreme has mandated that all forms and funds be
received by them on the 21st of October, any forms/funds not received will disqualify those
candidates from this exemplification.
The second event in November is scheduled for November 9 th at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church in
Alexandria. This memorial mass/ceremony recognizes the deceased Knights of the past year.
The Assembly has been requested to provide color corps representation and our Color Corps
Commander, Admiral and PFN Ray Duff [email protected] will be coordinating our Knights
in regalia. The mass is scheduled for 11:00 AM and Knights in regalia will “muster” at 10:15 at St.
Joseph’s to coordinate with the other members of the combined color corps.
November 24th will not be a business meeting, but rather a social to be held at a place and time to
be determined.
Finally anyone who attended the Color Corps certification can pick up their certification cards at
the Assembly meeting (October 20th) or the November social (November 24th). In the event you
cannot attend either meeting contact PFN, SK, Color Corps Commander Ray Duff
[email protected].
Thanks again for all your support and patience.
John Karpovich
[email protected]
Mt. Vernon Council #5998
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District Deputy Message
DD Kevin Palgutt
District 13
My Worthy Brothers All:
Seems like we’ve had a busy September with all indications “activities” will pick up in the coming
months. Not only did we bring in new Knights but also had 20 advance to the 2d Degree on 9 Sep
and 33 advance to the Third Degree and full Knighthood at our district exemplification on 27 Sep. I
especially want to thank again all my brother Knights from Mt. Vernon Council for hosting and
volunteering your time to put on a very nice Third Degree Exemplification, you all played a big part
in ensuring the District exemplification was a huge success!
October-November brings a new breath of a great season. Fall colors abound, both college and
professional football games are almost every day fare this time of year. Major league baseball
playoffs are happening and of course leading to the 2014 World Series. This season also brings fall
activities like the KofC Soccer Challenge, sponsoring Oktoberfest or parish picnics, fall festivals,
fraternal benefits night, annual KofC Mass of Remembrance, preparing and distributing
Thanksgiving baskets in our community, and of course KCIC cards and getting ready for the
upcoming Advent season. Oh, and just for kicks, Daylight Savings Time ends on 2 November and
we lose an hour of sleep; not that it matters to me, I hardly ever sleep anyhow! Do not forget to do
your civic duty as Tuesday, 4 November is Election Day. Exercise the right you fought for. So many
people in the world do not have this right and would give anything to be able to elect their
government officials yet, here many take it for granted and don't vote. Do not be one of them. Do
your part and get out there and cast your ballot for those who support our values and way of life.
At the October State Meeting membership and retention was stressed to all attendees. But then
you probably know membership in any organization starts with you. Why did you join this
outstanding organization? The only way we can grow is through active membership and
participating where your schedule permits in any one of the many activities your council
supports. Doing just a little goes a long way to helping new members know they joined a great
fraternal organization. Talk to a friend to share your experience. Truly “socialize” by getting to know
your brothers in the council. I promise you, those brothers we take care of by teaching and being
welcome in our council today will continue to come back and slowly participate more and more in
future council activities.
I look forward to seeing and talking with you at the council soon, please don’t hesitate to give me
your suggestions; I am at your service. Thanks to all for your continued tremendous support to our
church, community, youth, and families – together we are making a difference!
Vivat Jesus!
Mt. Vernon Council #5998
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Ladies Corner
To the Ladies of Mount Vernon Council
Happy Fall Ladies.
Dates to remember:
1. "Keep
Christ
in
Christmas" (KCIC) card
sale begins at St. Louis
Parish after Masses
October 25/26. KCIC
card sale begins at Good
Shepherd Parish the
weekend
of
9/10
November.
2. Memorial Masses: a. The Assembly Memorial Mass
for departed Sir Knights at St. Joseph's Parish
Alexandria, VA Sunday, November 9th at 11 AM.
Breakfast served in the downstairs meeting after
mass. b. The Council Memorial Mass at the Council
Hall Thursday November 20th at 6:30 PM Mass will
be followed by a social.
3. November 27th Thanksgiving meal deliveries from
the Council.
4.
The Ladies held their Fall "Meet and Greet" luncheon on
Saturday October 4th. I want to thank everyone who
was able to attend. The Food selection was outstanding
and it was great to meet and share with each other.
An upcoming event sheet was given out to all attendees
to provide the dates for knights functions this year. We
also had a presentation on the upcoming Polish Night by
Margaret Botto and on Spirit Night by SK Kerry McCabe
which was held on Oct 6th and 7th to raise money for St.
Louis School PTO and the 8th Grade Spirit of St. Louis
Award and the Council's annual "Outstanding Young
Woman and Man Awards." SK PFN Lee Wallis spoke
on KOVAR and the upcoming Keep Christ in Christmas
card sale. Sign-up sheets were made available for the
upcoming events which the ladies help with - The Polish
Night Oct. 18; the Halloween Party on Oct. 26; Children
Christmas Party December 6; Adult Christmas Party
December 13; KOVAR Dinner & Silent Auction March
21, 2015; Council Scrapbook; Baby Shower (May 17th).
Please remember to bring some cookies for the
Children's Christmas Party.
A Big thank you to the following people who came and
helped decorate the hall for Polish Night: Renee Duff,
Eleanor Wood, Geraldine Logeais, Cassie Rogan,
Emma Niemiec, Stella Melville, Tanti McCormick, Sue
Bonaquisti, Cheryl Spychaj, DGK SK Robert Reynolds,
SK PGK PFN Ray Duff, SK PGK Leo McCormick, SK
PFN Lee Wallis, Michael McCabe and two of his younger sisters. Polish artwork and posters were displayed
throughout the hall. The tables were made festive with
white linen cloths, china, red & white candles and
miniature Polish and American flags. The center pieces
were made of red and white silk roses in tall vases.
The Children's Halloween Party was a great success. I
would like to thank Judy Risdon (Our fashionably
dressed witch who read stories, led the parade and
organized the big hit at the end - the whipped cream pie
eating contest); Eleanor Wood, Dorothy Healy and
Connie Genuino (who filled the children's treat bags and
made lollipop ghosts), Stephanie & Emily McCormick
(our face and hand painters); Janice Reilly, Sue
Bonaquisti and Connie Genuino (who helped me finalize
the decorating); Petronella Kayanan (who brought
wonderful animal masks for the children to color and
decorate with her assistance); Tanti McCormick and her
daughter Emily (helped the children doing Halloween
arts and crafts); Sue Bonaquisti (who was our dance
leader for the chicken and the Hokey Pokey dances);
and JoAnn Busse (our Monster House arts table
director; Tim McCauley was the chef for the day; our
Tunnel of Terror volunteers (SK PFN PGK Tom Fahey,
his grandsons Patrick and Andrew Tyler; and Philip
Twumasi); SK PFN PGK Bud Powers and Mark Busse
who setup the fog machine. SK PGN PGK Paul Preston
came in his outstanding skeleton costume); SK PFN
PGK Jim Reilly in his railroad man costume manned the
sign-in table. SK FDD PFN PGK Paul Townsend helped
cleared away the extra chairs, and set up the tunnel of
terror and brought in the Halloween spooky CD. All the
children and their parents had a great time.
We will be celebrating all Saints and All Souls Day soon.
Some of my favorite saints are Pope John Paul II and
Elizabeth Ann Seton.
We have their wonderful
examples of being generous with their talents, of
reflecting God in their service to others. They were
gracious, helpful and supportive. They stood firm and
sought justice for all people regardless of ethnic
background or income level. They remembered God
with an everlasting reverence at mass, in prayer, in
action and sacraments. They were not afraid to step
forward. They lavishly gave of their time and talents to
serve the poor. Their generosity and sacrifice was seen
by all and their lives brought many closer to God. We
pray that their examples will help us grow closer to God.
Please pray for all those who are ill or in special
need of prayers including Pat Fahey (wife of SK
PGK PFN Tom Fahey); SK Jay Landreth; SK Jim
Bona; SK PGK Bud Powers, his wife Paula and
their daughter; SK PGK PFN Dick Bowman and his
wife Lois; Rose Marie Barckhoff (a long time
BINGO worker); Mary Preston (wife of SK PGK
PFN Paul Preston); SK PGK Don Rogan; SK PGK
PFN Jim Dunn and his wife MaryAnn and any that
you know that I have missed and do not know
about. Happy Fall. Enjoy this lovely Fall weather.
We thank God for the beauty and the bounty of
seasons. We have so much to be thankful for - the
blessings of freedom, the joy of friends and family,
the great gift of our faith and the Eucharist which
we can receive daily.
Joan Wallis
Mt. Vernon Council #5998
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PRO-LIFE Report
We are the Solution to the Cult of Death
By BRIAN McNICOLL
I do not and cannot and will not ever admire the they need services at school or food or housing or
work of the Guttmacher Institute. But I do have a correctional services? Better to keep these moochgrudging respect for its tenacity.
ers from ever being born.
Once more unto the breach went the nation’s leading propagandist for abortion last week with a new
study that showed how much we “save” from
“publicly funded family planning services.”
Catherine Rampell had a similar piece in the Post
explaining how smart we were to spend money on
preventing people from being born. The libido, she
said, simply can’t be controlled.
We “helped prevent an estimated 2.2 million unin- Nonsense. We used to fret about litter in the streets.
tended pregnancies in 2010, which would have re- Then, we decided to do something about it, and tosulted in about 1.1 million unplanned births.”
day, we have 10 percent as much as we had in
1970. At that same time, nearly 40 percent of AmeriWe also “saved taxpayers” $13.6 billion that year by can adults smoked cigarettes. Athletes were used to
doling out your and my hard-earned tax dollars to advertise them. Today, that percentage is in the mid
Planned Parenthood and others who provide abor- - to high-teens, and virtually no athletes still smoke.
tion services and refer patients for testing for sexual- The average American’s alcohol intake in the 1800s
ly transmitted infections and cervical cancer.
was eight times what it is now. More of us exercise
these days. Fewer drive drunk.
Yippee!!! That’s 2.2 million pregnancies, which
somehow would have produced just 1.1 million ba- The age cohort I am in – the babies of 1961 and
bies, eliminated. People we’ll never know, people high school graduates of 1979 – was the most drugwho might have cured cancer, solved the energy and alcohol-besotted group in the history of the
riddle, made us forget all about Ella Fitzgerald or world. More of us died of overdoses, sought inpasimply been hard-working, fun-loving, family- tient drug and alcohol treatment and got arrested for
oriented Americans … all wiped away – with a $13.6 drug- and drink-related crimes than any age cohort
billion payoff to boot.
ever. This year’s high school graduates will do the
fewest drugs and least amount of alcohol since recNow, nothing is free, and these “savings” have ords have been kept.
some costs attached. We spent $2.2 billion on contraceptives for women to, in theory, prevent them As Catholic men, we need to get into the persuasion
from getting pregnant. About 9 million women re- business and talk to others about trying to do the
ceived such “services.” That’s about a third of all the right thing. We’re not animals driven solely by inbirth control pills sold in the country.
stinct, and neither are the young people of today.
The message should not be: Go for it; if you mess
But some, of course, did not make proper use of up, we will help you kill the “mistake.”
that “gift’ and did, in fact, end up pregnant.
We didn’t provide funding for what happened next – The message should be: You do have control of
the Hyde Amendment forbids direct federal funding your life. You confront thousands of choices every
of abortions. But when you give $400 million to day. There are government handouts if you screw
Planned Parenthood, it uses that money to address up. But there are men such as us who stand ready
some cost that enables it to spend more on limiting to lend a helping hand, offer a wise word or attentive
the growth of the species. Money is fungible. Stacks ear and encourage and celebrate good choices.
famously are not kept separate.
In fact, there is a group of us who meet once a
It’s a depressing day when you open the paper and month to do this, figure out how to contribute to our
find someone making the case for the culture of communities and exemplify our faith. And that group
death. It SAVES!! It’s cheaper than bringing these is called the Knights of Columbus.
people into the world. Who is going to pay when
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REFLECTION BY CARL EIFERT
THE WONDER ON THE ALTAR
During the elevation of the chalice by the priest does the wine changed into the Blood of Christ
look like blood when it cannot be seen by human eyes, and then appear as wine when again the
priest can see it?
On several occasions in the past, European priests and members of their congregations did see
real flesh and real blood after the words of consecration were pronounced. Bishops, and sometime
a pope, have affirmed miracles. In some of those cases, preservation and adoration persist to this
day.
700 AD [exact year unclear], Lanciano, Italy, near the Adriatic Sea. A priest of the order of St.
Basil has doubts about transubstantiation. The Host in his hands becomes flesh. Blood runs
out. The abbot and congregation respond to the priest’s reaction and see for themselves. In
1970 a scientific investigation takes place. A report in 1971 finds the aged residue is that of
heart tissue, the blood type AB, and proteins found are in the same proportion as fresh blood.
1247 AD, Santarem, Portugal, some 30 miles south of Fatima. A woman who fears her husband
is unfaithful promises to bring a sorceress a Host. She quickly removes it from her mouth and
hides it in her veil. Outside, the Host bleeds. Other people see that. She goes home and
hides it in a trunk. During the night, a mysterious light emanates from the closed chest and
she confesses. She and her husband adore the Host until dawn, and a priest is summoned.
The Host is enclosed in wax and kept in the Church of St. Stephen (now the Church of the
Holy Miracle). Later the wax broke, and delicate veins were seen, running with blood, now
dried.
1310 AD, Georgenberg-Fiecht, Austria. After consecration, the wine made Blood boils in the
chalice and overflows. Again, members of the congregation see what has happened.
1356 AD, Macerata, Italy. Another doubting priest breaks the Host and blood flows. Those relics
are now seen at the cathedral in that city.
Other instances may have occurred. These readily were found with a little Internet research.
Practicing Catholics are bound to believe the True Presence of Christ’s body and blood in the Eucharist. The cited occurrences are not matters of faith. Yet, they should comfort believers and give
skeptics something to contemplate.
Neither celebrant nor worshipers can see in most churches, so only God knows what the wineturned--Christ’s-Blood looks like at the top of the Elevation. If one’s mind’s eye sees the Blood of
Jesus at that moment such a thought could help heighten the spiritual experience upon receiving
Communion, especially for communicants who receive the Eucharist in both species.
Communicants, regardless of their thoughts or feelings, do receive His real body and his real
blood. How wonderful is our God!
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Knight of the Month
October
KOM—SK Robert G. ‘Bob’ Kopasz, who serves as the Outside Guard on the First Degree
Exemplification Team. Without fail, Bob dutifully arrives early to fulfill his role as the Inside
Guard. He is the one who escorts the candidates into the chamber. Long ago, he was the
bar manager in the Lounge. And, during the monthly socials, he faithfully brings in the fried
chicken from our local Roy Rogers restaurant. Recently, Bob was recognized by the Pastor of
St Louis for his 50 years of faithful devotion the parish as Sacristan. In this role, Bob is
charged with the care of the sacristy, the church, and their contents. SK Bob Kopasz, for his
unfailing commitment to this council and his parish, has earned him the honors as our
council’s Knight of the Month for October.
Family of the Month
October
FOM—Brother Robert E. ‘Bob’ Botto Family. Bro Bob and his wife Margaret efforts for the
Polish Night were nothing short of a complete and total dedication to the betterment of our
council. With a limited time to plan, Bob and Margaret used their Polish connections to get first
-rate entertainment by the likes of Jerzy Sapieyevski, Hanna Bondarewska and Angela Knight.
This celebration of Polish culture, art and cuisine was truly a labor of love. Even daughter
Sophie was there to lend a helping hand for her parents when not engaged with her studies at
Thomas Jefferson High School. The Botto Family took on this laborious but fruitful task, and I
applaud their efforts and all they do for Council 5998!
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Upcoming Exemplifications
Mt. Vernon Council
1st Degree Exemplification, Thursday, December 4, 2014, 8:00 PM
(Candidates, please meet in the Council Lounge NLT 7:30 PM)
2ndDegree Exemplification, Tuesday, December 9, 2014, 8:00 PM
(Candidates, please meet in the Council Lounge NLT 7:30 PM)
Other Area Councils
e-
1st Degree Exemplification, Tuesday, November 12, 2014, 7:30 PM
(Candidates, please meet in the Council Lounge NLT 7:00 PM)
Council #459
Fitzgerald
Saint Mary's Lyceum
Alexandria, VA
1st Degree Exemplification, Wednesday, November 13, 2014, 7:30 PM
(Candidates, please meet in the Council Lounge NLT 7:00 PM)
Council #11170
Fort Belvoir
Fort Belvoir, VA US
1st Degree Exemplification, Monday, December 1, 2014, 7:30 PM
(Candidates, please meet in the Council Lounge NLT 7:00 PM)
Council #5750
Fr. Edwin F. Kelley
Woodbridge, VA
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Roundtable Pancake Breakfasts
Sunday November 9, 2014
St. Louis Catholic Church
(School Cafeteria)
after the
8:45 AM & 10:30 AM Masses
Sunday November 16, 2014
Good Shepherd Catholic Church
(Creeden Hall)
after the
7:30 AM, 9:00 AM & 10:30 AM
Masses
Sunday December 14, 2014
Sunday December 21, 2014
St. Louis Catholic Church
(School Cafeteria)
Good Shepherd Catholic Church
(Creeden Hall)
after the
after the
8:45 AM & 10:30 AM Masses
7:30 AM, 9:00 AM & 10:30 AM
Masses
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Upcoming Events
Thursday, November 20, 2014 7:30 PM
Annual Mass of Remembrance
In Honor of Our Departed Brother Knights
Columbian Hall
8592 Richmond Highway Alexandria, VA 22309
Music by: The Living Water
Refreshments will be served immediately following the Mass.
Thursday, November 27, 2014
Thanksgiving Day Dinner for the Homebound
Volunteers are needed on Wednesday, November 25, and Thursday, November 27,
to help prepare the dinners.
Volunteers are needed on Thursday, November 27, to package and deliver the
dinners.
On Thanksgiving Day, after all homebound and needy are served, all volunteers
and their families will meet back at the Council Hall for our own Turkey Dinner with
all the trimmings.
If you can help on Wednesday, we will set a schedule based on volunteer time!
The tentative schedule for Thanksgiving Day is as follows:
8:00 AM - 11:00 AM
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
Food Completed/Prepared
Food Packaging
Meal Delivery
Dinners for Volunteers & Families
If you are interested in volunteering for this most special event, please contact Dan
Rinzel, [email protected] or 703-360-4627
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KCIC Report
In a time when all things religious are being discouraged and swept away, it is refreshing to know
that our Order sponsors the "Keep Christ in Christmas" campaign to remind people that Christmas
is — above all — a holy day celebrating the birth of Christ. Keeping Christ in Christmas is keeping
the very heart and meaning of the Christmas celebration alive. The money raised from selling
these cards supports vocations to the priesthood and charity projects in our Council. This is a great
project for new Knights to contribute to our organization and to practice the principle of Charity.
One of the ways to easily promote our Catholic faith and not bow to political correctness is to send
Religious Christmas cards to our family and friends. I encourage all members who are not already
participating to get involved. A key tenet of this program is Evangelization, spreading the meaning
of Christmas by Keeping Christ in Christmas.
• Members of the Mount Vernon Council will start selling KCIC Christmas cards after all
weekend Masses at St. Louis beginning October 25/26 and at Good Shepherd parish
November 8/9.
• Plan to buy your Christmas Cards from the Mount Vernon Council. Please consider
making a donation if you already have bought your cards.
• Encourage your friends and neighbors to buy KCIC Christmas cards.
• Cards can be ordered in English, Spanish, French, Italian, Ukrainian & Polish.
• To volunteer to sell cards or for further information, please call our Parish Roundtable
Coordinators — SK Kerry A. McCabe @703-960-3304 (St. Louis) or John Edward Michals @
703-971-7461(Good Shepherd).
Promoting the KCIC Program demonstrates, in a visible way, the Knights of Columbus
of Charity and Unity. Thank you again for your support of this Program.
SK PFN Lee Wallis, KCIC Chairman
principles
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KOVAR Dinner & Silent Auction
KOVAR Dinner & Silent Auction is being planned for
Saturday 21 March 2015.
Brother Knights and ladies, I have not run any silent auction before. I need your help if the
Council is to have a successful KOVAR campaign this year. This is a very worthy Virginia
Knights charity fund raiser to benefit Virginia citizens with mental disabilities. We plan to have
KOVAR collections taken after masses in the Spring outside church, we will need Members
with the yellow KOVAR aprons to hand out tootsie rolls and collect money. Additionally we
will have KOVAR collections at several Safeway stores in our designated area in the Spring,
we will need members and families to help collect at those stores as well. Our State assign
goal this Fraternal Year is $ 20,000. In the past the Mount Vernon Corporation has been able
to provide $ 10,000 to KOVAR. As our numbers of BINGO players are decreasing, it is
expected our profits at BINGO will also be shrinking. Nevertheless, we are expected to meet
this year's goal. Which brings me to the Silent Auction, we need good ideas, business leads
and members to approach stores/businesses for cash donation outright; gift certificates, and
merchandise that can be used either on its own or combined with other donations to become
an auction item. We are in the planning stage now through December 2014. We have
posters, brochures to hand out to the public and stores/ companies. This is a Knights of
Columbus 501(c) (3) tax exempt Charity. Beginning in January 2015, we will be in direct drive
mode for collecting funds, gift certificates, merchandise. If you can help us in any way please
contact me, between Now and December, so that I can coordinate our Council efforts for this
year KOVAR Program.
May God Bless each of you and your families.
Fraternally,
Lee Wallis, PFN Council Chancellor
KOVAR Chair for FY 2014/2015
703-971-2393
[email protected]
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Congratulations to our new
50th Golden Jubilations
On Sunday October 19, 2014 four of our brother Knights and their wives were
part of the Diocese of Arlington Marriage Jubilee Mass with the Principal
Celebrant and Homilist Most Reverend Paul S. Loverde, DD, STL. JCL Bishop
of Arlington at the Cathedral of St. Thomas More. SK PFN Nathan E. & Shigeko
Murray; SK Richard S. & Emma Niemiec; SK PGK PFN James & Janice Reilly;
and SK PFN Thomas L. & Elizabeth J. Wallis each celebrated their 50th
Wedding Anniversary this year. During the mass 114 Golden Jubilee couples
and 138 Silver Jubilee couples renewed their Marriage Promises. There was a
reception with Bishop Loverde downstairs in Monsignor Burke Hall following the
Mass. Commemorative certificates were distributed to each of the Jubilee
Couples and Bishop Loverde was available for pictures with the Jubilation's.
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Third Degree Exemplification
On September 27, 2014, 33 2nd Degree Knights were advance to the Third Degree and full
Knighthood at our district exemplification. After the Degree State Deputy Steve Burnley
awarded Honoree for the 3rd Degree. The Certificate was signed by the new 33 Knights and
presented to our very own SK FDD PFN PGK Jim McCracken.
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Ladies Fall "Meet and Greet" luncheon
The Ladies of Mount Vernon Council 5998 held their first luncheon of the new fraternal year
Saturday afternoon, October 4th. The gathering was presided over by Joan Wallis, wife of
Chancellor SK PFN Lee Wallis. Pictures provided by SK PFN Lee Wallis.
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Spirit Night Fund Raiser
Spirit Night Fund Raiser held on October 6th & 7th at the Council Hall. 20% of all profits of the
two nights will go to St. Louis School PTO. As children from both Good Shepherd and St. Louis
parish attend St. Louis Catholic School this is a Council event. The remaining 80% of the profits
will go towards the 8th Grade Spirit of St. Louis Award and the Council's annual "Outstanding
Young Woman and Outstanding Young Man on the Year Awards".
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Polish Night
Polish Night on October 18, 2014
The Program was planned and coordinated Margaret Botto through DGK Robert T. Reynolds. Dr
Robert E. Botto and John Daly, Council Lecturer provide a great history of Poland, the Warsaw
Uprising and the Poles who changed the World History and Science. Angela Knight, an
international performing soprano with the Washington National Opera sang songs in "Mood in
Polish music" while Jerzy Sapieveyevski, a award winning composer, pianist and New Century
Music founder accompanied her on the Piano. Polish Folk songs were song duo by SK Paul
Kayanan and Hanna Bondarewskam, Artistic Director and Founder of the Ambassador
Theater.. An Outstanding Polish cuisine was served which included Polish dumplings (Pierogi),
cabbage rolls (Golabki), and hunters stew with Polish sausage (Bigos), with homemade delicious
desserts, and coffee. The Council Ladies prepared the tables and decorations which was
coordinated by Joan Wallis. Pictures provided by SK PFN Lee Wallis.
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Polish Night
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Children’s Halloween Party
The Mount Vernon Council held its 14th annual Children’s Halloween Party and our Famous
Tunnel of Fear, on Sunday afternoon, October 26st, 2014. SK PFN PGK Tom Fahey, our
Chancellor SK PFN Lee Wallis and his wife Joan coordinated the event. Thanks to everyone
for their help in making the party a success. Pictures Provided by Lee Wallis.
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Children’s Halloween Party
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Children’s Halloween Party
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Children’s Halloween Party
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Stan Bonta’s Message
Ways to Pay for Whole Life
We live in a world of options and we are constantly bombarded by choices. Some of these make
our lives more complicated, but many of these choices are created with our satisfaction in mind.
At the Knights of Columbus, every product we offer has been designed solely for the benefit of
our members and their families. When I present an option to you, it’s because a team of experts
has discussed it at length to be certain it serves your best interest.
We have a few options on how you can provide and pay for the whole life coverage that your
family needs. Many whole life policies call for premiums to be paid for your entire life or to age
100. But we also offer permanent life coverage with guaranteed cash values (and the potential to
earn dividends, which are not guaranteed) through policies that offer a limited period of premium
payments.
First, we offer “10 Pay Life” and “20 Pay Life.” Consider paying premiums for 10 or 20 years, and
never having to pay for the coverage again. The plan is “paid up” and no more premiums are
due. The plan stays in force, the death benefit remains intact and the guaranteed cash value
continues to grow.
A plan with similar benefits is “Life Paid Up at 65.” The difference over 10 or 20 Pay Life plans is
that this permanent product requires you to pay premiums until age 65. Then, premiums stop
(just in time for retirement), but the plan remains in force.
Finally, the ultimate in limited pay is our Single Premium Life product. Imagine buying life insurance — permanent life insurance — and only paying one single premium? It’s possible.
To learn more about these products, our long-term care insurance, disability income or retirement products, please call me today.
Stan Bonta, Jr.
Field Agent
703-362-9728 cell
[email protected]
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