THE KNIGHTLY NEWS 2014-2015 OFFICERS GRAND KNIGHT… DEPUTY G.K…….... CHANCELLOR….... WARDEN………… FINANCIAL SEC .. TREASURER.…. RECORDER…. ADVOCATE……. CHAPLAIN…….. ROBERT DUERR JOHN SCHANTZEN TOM KELLY ED RIZZOTTI TONY SPADAFORA STEPHEN O’CONOR GIL JASSO THOM STRAIN FR. BRAD BEAUPRE GUARD………….. GUARD…………. TRUSTEE….3YR... TRUSTEE….2YR.. TRUSTEE.…1YR.. LECTURER................. FIELD AGENT………. DISTRICT DEPUTY… DISTRICT WARDEN VICTOR WOLYNSKI CECIL STONE STAN CHANCE STEPHEN LOWRY JOHN PROKOPOWICZ OPEN ED WINSLOW BRAD FILIAULT STEPHEN LOWRY NOVEMBER 2014 FATHER CHARLES SPELLMAN COUNCIL #6125 3435 S. Fiske Blvd, Rockledge, Florida The Grand Knights Message Brother Knights, Ladies, and friends: October was another busy month with the Rosary on the Town Square on Merritt Island on the 11th, and Amberbockfest on the 25th, in addition to our regular meetings and Bingo sessions. Speaking of Bingo, our Bingo attendance has been a little flat this fall while we wait for the return of our snowbird neighbors. Thanks to the Bingo team’s support and the consistent patronage from our core cadre of players and sponsors, and please bring some friends so that we can maintain our strong contribution history for our select charities. If you haven’t already early voted for his week’s elections, please participate in these important elections as part of your civic responsibilities. Upcoming in November is the Mass of the Roses in honor of our departed brothers over the past year; please come out and support John Prokopowicz as program chair and the rest of your brother Knights and Ladies at St. John’s Mass on the Sunday before Thanksgiving. Looking ahead to December our Council Christmas party is scheduled for December 13 so mark that on your calendar. I appreciate all of our Knights family members’ continued loyalty and support to our council and our order. With our busy council/assembly plans for this year, I appreciate those of you who have assumed committee leadership roles; I hope your participation in our council can help make your Knights membership even more fulfilling. In Charity for our community and parishes, and in Unity across our enterprise, we are In Service to God, In Service to All! Vivat Jesus! Bob Duerr, Grand Knight Attendance Drawing for October Bro. Rande Matteson was not in attendance for the $30 drawing. The November drawing will be $40 $$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$$ Congratulations to: Bro. Bob Klinko for winning the 50/50 drawing of $ 58. November Family of the Month Irene and Frank Czuchan The veterans center in Cocoa needs underwear---socks-------shorts------T shirts-----The Big Blue Box in the lounge area is available for donations. The next time you attend a meeting, dinner etc., think about our local veterans and bring a package to donate. Other clothing is always accepted. Order Launches Long-Term Care Plus On August 18, the Knights of Columbus launched its new Long-Term Care Plus product in 40 states, For outstanding participation Canada (excluding Quebec), and Puerto Rico. The new product is an enhancement and replace- Knight of the Month - November ment of the Order’s existing Long-Term Care insurance, where approved. Originally introduced in 2000, Knights of Columbus long-term care insurance is designed to help Knights and their eligible family members pay for skilled and custodial care – whether at home or in an extended care facility – without having to deplete their assets and their estate. Todd Gordy Congratulations For more information, go to Supreme Knights of Columbus website @ http://www.kofc.org/un/en/ insurance/news/detail/long-term-care-plus.html NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS William William Richard Stanley David Laurence Frank Robert Anthony Arthur Bisig Bodnar Bosseler Chance Cherepon Conlon Czuchan Duerr Gordy Grazulis Martin Peter Rocco Blaise Richard Thomas Henry Lawrence Allen Hall Laquidara Matteo Mc Garvey Robischeau Skaja Thompson Trachy Yannelli 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 Bob Duerr Tony Spadafora Ed Winslow Brad Filiault Rick Muething Bill Thomas Gil Jasso Dan Della Torre Tom Kelly Ed Rizzotti Council 6125 Web site 454-9084 960-5000 704-1687 289-2467 634-5818 338-2898 433-9965 403-4608 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 2 SCHEDULE OF EVENTS Day MM Sun 11 Wed 11 Thu 11 Mon 11 Tue 11 Wed 11 Thu 11 Mon 11 Wed 11 Sun 11 Sun 11 Wed 11 Thu 11 Sat 11 DD 02 05 06 10 11 12 13 17 19 23 23 26 27 29 Time Place 6:30 PM Hall 7:30 PM Chambers 7:00 PM Hall/Chambers 6:30 PM Hall 7:30 PM Chambers 7:00 PM Blessed Sacrament 6:30 PM Hall 9:00 AM St. John's 10:30 AM Tradewinds 6:30 PM Hall 10:30 AM Rosen Plaza Sponsor Observance 3rd 4th Holiday L.A./3rd/C. Sp. Inc. 3rd L.A./3rd 3rd 3rd Observance 3rd Holiday State Event All Souls Day Bingo Membership Meeting Veterans Day Officers Mtgs. Bingo General Membership Mtg. 1st Degree Bingo Mass of the Roses 46th Anniversary of Council 6125 Bingo Thanksgiving Day 4th Degree Exemplification SING A LITTLE LOUDER 2015 LAPS FOR LIFE The year was 1944. The cattle train slowly rolled through the German countryside. Its 8 cattle cars carried no cattle. Instead they held 947 Jewish or Catholic human beings: men, women and children. These people were so jammed into the train cars they could barely breathe. The train’s destination was the Auschwitz death camp in Poland. The train entered a German village. As it passed thru the town it came near a church holding Sunday worship services. The people in the cattle cars called loudly for help as they neared the church filled with worshipers. The people in the church heard the wailing and weeping, the desperate pleas of the condemned. Their response was to sing their hymn a little louder so as not to hear the anguished cries of those going to their deaths. Too many in our land sing their hymns a little louder so as not to hear the anguished cries of the child in the womb being dismembered by the forceps. If we choose to ignore this present day holocaust, then we are no different than the German worshipers. Nothing ensures the victory of evil more than when good people do nothing! Knights of Columbus Councils in the Diocese of Orlando and our Council are hosting the Second Annual Laps 4 Life fundraiser at Bishop Moore High School on Saturday March 7, 2015. Last year, 15 Councils combined their time, talent and treasure and raised funds (Over $34,000 plus matching funds from Supreme) to buy ultrasound machines for pregnancy centers within the Diocese of Orlando. All was accomplished with only three months’ lead time. This year we hope to do even better. God Bless the USA Deacon Mike Please see flyer on page 5 and offer your assistance in one or more of the following ways: (a) Volunteer to help Gil Jasso solicit donations. (b.) Volunteer to form or join a team to walk/run in Laps for Life. (c.) Pray for the success of this very noble effort. Last year our Council brothers and sisters and others in our community were very generous. Let’s do it again. Don’t hesitate—call 321 433-9965; email [email protected]. Thank you. Gil Jasso 3 C. Spellman Inc. Knights of Columbus Council #6125 Home Association P.O Box 560531 • Rockledge, FL 32956 • 321-632-6125 Brothers and Sisters, The month of October had its ups and downs. The ups are: 1. The look of the bar has been improved by the addition of new bar stools purchased by the bar operators, brothers Steve O’Conor and Brian Wilson; thank you both for the much needed improvement. 2. As you know we are committed to improving the look of the hall and brother Jim Wald is currently working on a 3 dimensional drawing which will show the proposed new look; we thank him for his efforts and look forward to seeing the results of his efforts. 3. This month two hundred plus guests enjoyed the annual Amberbock festival and dinner organized by brothers Steve O’Conor and Brian Wilson, the kitchen staff of brothers Steve Lowry, John Schantzen and sister Beth Lowry prepared and served a wonderful German dinner. Our thanks go out to you and all of the other brothers and sisters that helped in making a very successful and enjoyable evening. 4. Our web page continues to attract interest and hall rentals are increasing as a result. 5. The parking bumpers have been painted and thanks go out to brothers Bill Masterson, Tom Kelly and Bill Bruty. It is with great pleasure I inform you that brother Bill Masterson has been elected to the Board and appointed Vice President to fill the term of brother Ed Winslow, who is now our insurance representative; congratulations to both. Our underground electric feeding the pole lights on the south side and the sign developed shorts and needed to be replaced in accordance with code requirements. As a permit was required for the work, it was necessary to hire an electrical contractor to secure the permit and oversee the work. The majority of the work was done in house which saved us some money and our thanks go out to brothers Dan Barnett, Steve Lowry, and John Schantzen for their efforts in very uncomfortable conditions and congratulate them on a job well done. It was my pleasure working with each of you. I regret to report that we have lost our largest renter the BAPS, as they have purchased their own temple. The saying that “one door closes and another opens” gives me faith that our rentals for Sundays will increase as the hall is now available to a wider spectrum of renters. In closing I regret to report that crab cake sales have slowed down and I urge everyone to step up, instead of relying on others, to help us by ordering them from me at 321-338-2898 or 609-741-0671. Thanking you in advance. Bill Thomas Bill Thomas President C. Spellman, Inc. 4 5 Auxiliary Happenings November 2014 A Month To Give Thanks President’s Message Dear Ladies The “Appreciation Social” was a huge success with food, drinks and dessert. Thank you Pat, Grace and Nick for all the help needed for this special event. Thank you, Steve O’Conor for the information presentation. Thank you Arlene T for spiritual guidance and rosary. Thank you Marie B for organizing the Chinese Auction, an absolutely fun game, and making $100 towards our Thanksgiving baskets. Please don't forget to bring food items towards this project! This has been a productive year with many accomplishments:  New by-laws unanimously voted in and presented by Aline Lauzon.  Photo directory organized by Nancy B. and will be completed in November - SMILE :)  New banking arrangements by Beth Lowry and Steve O’Conor.  New Calendar year from Jan.to Dec. with summers off.  New officer nominations for the 2015 year as follows: Beth Lowry, President Sheila Thomas, Vice-President Pat Spadafora, Treasurer Pat Blanchard, Secretary Nominations from the floor and voting will take place at the November meeting. November is a time of Thanksgiving and I am thankful for the opportunity and support to serve you with the direction of Our Lady in taking on this challenging task. We can affect societal attitudes in significant ways. We are mothers, scientists, administrators, nurses, doctors and educators. Lets keep the spirit of goodness, charity and courage to be a role model of influence and compassion. Pray for our health, care workers and our country! NOVEMBER MEETINGS AT K OF C HALL Tuesday Nov 11, 7:00 pm. Board Meeting Thursday, Nov 13, 7:30 pm. Meeting/Thanksgiving Basket Preparations NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS Helen Barry Norma Cerny Kay Crostic Sally Parmalee Elaine Sopher Diane Talluto Pat Yarnold PLEASE KEEP IN YOUR PRAYERS Kay Harrington Barbara Patton Dolores Miraglia Kathy Harlow Vivian DeCarlo Myra Golob THE LUNCH BUNCH The November Lunch Bunch will meet November 20, 12 Noon, at Ryan’s Village Pizza and Pub, 405 Delannoy Ave. Cocoa. Sign up at the next meeting or call Kay Howkins, 799-1903 to RSVP. LOOKING AHEAD December 4th - Christmas Luncheon & Installation December 9th - Girls Night Out with Angel Exchange Blessings, Diane Talluto, President AUXILIARY OFFICERS President Diane Talluto 452-1676 Vice-President Grace Hoodock 635-9479 Secretary Pat Blanchard 241-4657 Treasurer Beth Lowry 757-0459 Above: Marie and Grace announcing winners. Right: Pat, Diane, and Grace arranging the goodies. 6