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Outside Fraternal Painting Event 4/23 - 4/24
THE COUNSELOR A Monthly Newsletter for the members and supporters of:
Our Lady of Fatima Council # 3228 - Knights of Columbus
1040 N. Post Road, Indianapolis, Indiana 46219-4222
www.kofc3228.org
Volume 66, No. 10 Phone: 317-897-1577 E-Mail: [email protected] April 2016
RECORDER: Larry Lathrop
ADVOCATE: Louis Kopernak III
WARDEN: Chris Wagner
INSIDE GUARD: Chris Love
OUTSIDE GUARDS: PGK Mike Hill
PGK Ron Bowman
LECTURER: Terry McGinley
One YR. TRUSTEE: PGK Steve Day
Two YR. TRUSTEE: PGK Eric Struewing
Three YR. TRUSTEE: PGK David Spanke
EDITOR: PGK Stephen Day
INSURANCE: Chad Jasper, 317-650-5751,
E-mail: [email protected]
HALL MNGR: Holly Blagburn 317-965-8781
CHAPLAIN: Fr. Juan Jose Valdes
DISTRICT DEPUTY: PGK Mike Hill
GRAND KNIGHT: Jeff Emminger
DEPUTY GK: Joseph Ritter
CHANCELLOR: David Thomas
FINANCIAL SECR.: Walt Linne
TREASURER: Rick Pohlman
Karaoke Returns to Fatima Council Friday, 4/29
If you have been by the Council in the past few months, you have noticed that the old, wood vertical siding on our building has been replaced with concrete horizontal siding. We have had a few quotes to paint this new siding in the $3500—$4000 range. It is our hope that if we can get enough volunteers to do the actual painting, the Council could save anywhere from $2500 to $3000 on this project. So GK Emminger is asking all who are able, to consider volunteering Saturday, April 23rd from 8 AM onward to help with this worthwhile project. The Council will provide the paint and brushes, but
you are welcome to bring your favorite painting tools as well. There will be complimentary beverages for all who pitch in along with a complimentary lunch at noon. Should the project need another day, painting will resume on Sunday, 4/24 at 1:30 PM with more complimentary beverages until the pro-ject is done. We hope to make this a fun and productive fraternal event. For more information, con-tact GK Jeff Emminger(317-407-2465). Regardless, please let the GK know if you will be joining the crew that he may have adequate food, drinks and painting supplies for everyone.
The nominating committee (GK and Trustee’s) are developing the slate of officers for our next frater-nal year that starts July 1st. If you are interested in a position, please let GK Emminger or a Trustee know. The primary requirements are that you are a 3rd degree brother knight of our Council and in good standing. Perhaps you were an officer in the past and would like to get more involved once again in helping our Council in this rewarding manner. If this applies to you, let one of us know.
It’s Slating Time Again For Council Officers...
Our generous transfer from Jersey, Danny Gallos, along with PGK Bill Karandos have agreed to re-start the Karaoke/Sing-a-Long tradition at Fatima Council. For over two dec-ades in the 90’s and 00’s, the last Friday of the month was reserved for the Sing-A-Long,
which was basically Karaoke with a piano. Scotty Grant gave his time and talent making many hap-py evenings and a nice revenue stream to help pay the Council bills. We now hope a new group will join us on the last Friday in April and begin a new tradition of Karaoke! No piano this time, but state of the art sound and video equipment will make the evening fun and memorable. Kitchen will open at 6 with pub food, singing and clapping at 7. Make sure you don’t miss this sure to be fun time.
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Rosary List: We Pray for: Our military, firefighters, police, medical personnel. The end of abortion, respect for all life, Pope Francis, Pope Emeritus Benedict, Archbishop Emeritus Buechlein, Archbishop Joseph Tobin, Our Sponsored Seminarians, Jeffrey Dufresne and Kyle Rodden, all Clergy and Seminarians, as well as all Knights and their families.
Intentions for: Nancy Ryan, Bro. Sam Ajamie, Bro. Dave Moran, Special intention for PGK Ken Taylor, Karen Ayres - daughter of Bro. Joe Ayres, Bro. John Sinclair, Sophie Judy - cowkr Bro. Chris Love, Maria Schafer - cousin Bro Dave Thomas, Sally Miller - wife PGK Charles Miller, Bro. David Plaskin, Bro. Jack Kohout, Bro. Andy Johnson, Maria Shrake, Rita Struewing, Chris Ayres - brother of Jeff Ayres
Deceased: PFN and FHA Treasurer Jim Kohout, Bro. M “Bud” Galbo
Thursday Afternoon Movies:
Spring is upon us! Lets Celebrate!. How about catching a movie at the Council? No Cost! Come on out and enjoy some camaraderie! Coming up we are showing:
April 14th, 1 PM Meet the Parents (2000) Starring: Robert DeNiro, Ben Stiller, Blythe Danner, Teri Pole April 28thh, 1 PM Grease (1977) Starring John Trovolta, Olivia Newton John, Stockard Channing May 12th, 1 PM One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest (1975) Starring Jack Nicholson
Our Good Samaritan: by PGK Bill Karandos
Sad to say, we lost two Good Samaritans this past month. PFN Jim Kohout passed away 3/17 and Bro. M “Bud” Galbo passed away on 3/18. Jim wore many hats as a knight. He served as Faithful Navigator for the Bishop Chatard Assembly, handled accounts for the Council and FHA, and, along with his wife Mary, prepared this newsletter for mailing to our members.
Bud Galbo was fireman for 33 years. He was a captain when he retired. Bud got Scotty Grant to do the Sing-A-Long for over 20 years on the last Friday night each month. Bud loved to play poker and was a regular golf player. He and his wife Mary attended our movies and helped out when needed. It is without saying the passing of these two great men leave heavy hearts at Fatima Council
Financial Secretary News: The St Patrick's Party was one of the best of all times. A fun crowd enjoyed the singing and antics of Eunan McIntyre from Ireland. The food...corn beef and cabbage, Irish stew, fish sticks, hotdogs, clam chowder and all the fixings...and drink was superb. No one left hungry. Past Financial Secretary Julian Wagner won the top raffle prize of $500 and his daughter-in-law, Madonna Wagner, took 3rd place with $50 and Brenda Johnson won second with $150. Go n-eiri a t-adh leat ("Good Luck") A big thanks to the brave souls that raised $750 for the Special Olym-pics by participating in the Polar Bear Plunge. BRRRR! Congratulations to our newest Honorary Life member Dr. James Lindeman. Please remember in your prayers Honorary Life Member Marion "Bud" Galbo and PFN Sir James Kohout. Sir James served as our Council Treasurer for 15 years.
Grand Knights Report by GK Jeff Emminger:
Brother Knights, wives, and friends of the council, this past month was another good month with many successful activities including: - Raised $750 at the Council Polar Plunge held on 2/28 in Napoleon, - Weekly Tuesday morning bingos. Thanks all who run this each week. - First Sunday breakfast. Remember that we can always use some new people to help out with this event. Just show up and let one of us work-ing know that you would like to help. Also, if you haven’t been in to eat with us at this breakfast event in a while, please stop by. - Finishing up this month with the second semester of weekly sessions of That Man is You! program (http://www.paradisusdei.org/). This has been a good opportunity to get some non-members into the hall to let them see what we are all about. Hopefully, this will lead to some new brother knights. - Afternoon movies: Thanks PGK Bill Karandos for putting on this twice-
monthly event. - St. Patrick’s Day party with music by Eunan McIntyre from Ireland and Irish themed food. Thanks PGK Jim Tobin for chairing this great council event and for bringing in so many volunteers. As the Grand Knight, I very much appreciate that Jim pulls this event together each year. - Held two scheduled Friday evening fish fry’s and a smaller fish fry and viewing of the movie The Passion of Christ on Good Friday. Thanks PGK Ken Taylor and the rest of the food crew. Thanks also everyone that came to these events. - Provided a late night breakfast after the Easter Vigil mass at Holy Spirit that served 120 people. - This past month’s Dinner with the Knight’s on March 28th with a con-cession stand food theme. As I mentioned in last month’s newsletter, a representative from the state gaming commission observed and confiscated a pool sheet for the championship football game. We recently received the anticipated letter from the gaming commission listing the names of those who purchased spots on the board with instructions to refund money to the purchasers. Any money that isn’t returned is to be deposited into our charitable ac-count. Council Treasurer Rick Pohlman and Financial Secretary Walt Linne are the people that will be doing the refunds. Thanks Rick for working with the gaming commission on this. Our exterior painting project is scheduled to start at 8 am on Saturday April 23rd (south and east sides of building) and Sunday April 24th (rest of building. Caulking will be completed prior to this weekend. So, our focus will be on painting the siding itself. I’m still working to assemble a team of individuals to help with this project. I have a few names now. But need more. If you are interested, please give me a call (317-407-
2465). It was with great sadness this month when I heard of the deaths of PFN Jim Kohout and brother Bud Galbo. As many of you know, Jim was our long-time council and home association treasurer. Even with his declining health, he was active as home association treasurer and as a mentor to our new-this-year council treasurer Rick Pohlman. As Grand Knight, I so very much appreciated Jim’s dedication to the Knights of Columbus in general and his attention to detail and well-reasoned feedback to the council officers in particular. Brother Bud Galbo has been a great supporter of the council with fre-quent attendance at council events which I noticed myself more this fraternal year. Bud’s cheerful demeanor was something that I looked
forward to each time that I saw him.
Look elsewhere in the newsletter for information on the return of Kara-oke this month. Additionally we are looking into possibly doing a Corn Hole tournament this summer. I’m grateful for those willing to take on new activities. We’re still looking for someone interested in taking on Euchre. PGK Charlie Miller has told me that he’d be willing to provide tips to whomever would like to take this on. – If you know of a practical Catholic man that would make a good knight, please contact either myself or our membership chairman, Dave Thomas [email protected], 317-519-7445 Fraternally, GK Jeff Emminger 317-407-2465
Ladies Auxiliary: At our last meeting, we discussed the rummage sale and finalized those items. We gave the Council $100 for shirts for Gibault for the 50th anniversary spaghetti lunch. We also donated four $100 gift cards
to 4 parishes to give to a family for Easter. It was also mentioned to think of people for the slate of new officers for next year. Our election is in June. We also making up plastic shoe boxes for the children at Gibault with useful items. They each get a box when they first come there, so they will feel they have something of their own. If you were not at the last meeting, contact one of the officers and they can tell you what is needed. Don't forget to bring your items for the rummage sale on Friday, April 22nd after 10 a.m. If you are able to help set up, be at the Council by 10:00 on Friday. Also, if you can work on Saturday, we will be there
around 6:30 a.m. The sale is from 8-2 on Saturday Our next meeting will be Wednesday April 13th at 7:00 pm at the Council. All are welcome to come if you are 18 and a Catholic or non-Catholic and married to a Knight. If you
Relevant Revelations ...by PGK Eric Struewing
Jesus raised his eyes to heaven and said, “Father, I revealed your name to those whom you gave me out of the world. You gave them to me and they kept your word. They accepted and truly understood that I came from you. I pray for them. I have not lost any of those you have given me.” No one will take your joy away from you. When the Spirit of truth comes, he will guide you to all truth. I have told you this so that you may not fall away.” As we celebrate this Easter season, I keep thinking of the revealed truth. “Jesus, ever on my lips”
Editor Notes: Special thanks to Mary Kohout and Pam Donaldson, who are organizing and handling the mailing of this publication, thus saving the Council substantial postage fees.
Submit all articles or pictures you wish included in this publication in the Counselor mailbox at the Coun-cil or e-mail the Editor, PGK Steve Day at:
If you would like to receive future editions of this newsletter via email, send your request to the above email and you will be added to the list.
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Our Lady of Fatima Council # 3228 Knights of Columbus 1040 N. Post Road Indianapolis, Indiana 46219-4222
April Birthdays: We recognize our Brother Knights
celebrating their birthday this month.
Address Service Requested
Alan Clyne, 4/1
James Gavaghan 4/1
PGK Daniel Kidwell, 4/1
Thomas Ditlinger, 4/2
Leo Lark, 4/2
Ryan Keen, 4/3
James Doyle, 04/05
Paul Fangman Jr., 4/5
Rev. Michael Barton,4/6
Robert Buck, 4/9
James Hunter, 4/10
John Winningham, 4/10
James Lathrop, 4/11
James Adams, 4/12
Earl Moore 04/15
Andrew Johnson, 4/17
Timothy Lake, 4/17
Donald Ryan, 4/18
James O’Hara, 4/20
Ryan Martin, 4/21
John Ernster, 4/21
John Fisher, Jr. 4/24
David Smith, 4/25
John Ockoman, 4/26
Mark “Eddie” Black 4/26
Brian Gary, 4/28
David Moran, 4/29
Rev. Brian Esarey, 4/30
Abelardo Verceles, 4/30
1st Friday Monthly Rosary:
PGK Ken Taylor has scheduled a rosary in memory of all deceased Fatima Council members and friends the 1st Friday of the month at 7 PM. All are welcome to join in for this lovely prayer.
the Silvertones for the monies they donated for the 50th anni-versary t-shirts and to the Silvertones for buying all the pies. And, finally to Mary Jane Mattingly for her wonderful 50th anniversary cake. Congratulations to Our Lady of Fatima Council 3228 for hosting this wonderful event for 50 years...since 1966.*****Last chance to buy raffle tickets for the Gibault Raffle, please see Envoy Walt Linne.****The 20th Annual Gibault Golf Outing will be on Thursday, May 12, 2016. Please contact Larry Lathrop to sign up. Gibault News by Envoy Walt Linne:
On March 23rd of this year Our Lady of Fatima Council 3228 hosted their 50th spaghetti luncheon for Gibault School. The 50th anniversary spa-ghetti luncheon was a sell out reaffirming that we serve the best spaghetti in the state of Indiana (except for Billy's grandpa's spaghetti). Our hon-ored guest were the staff and students of Gibault School which were wearing their 50th anniversary remembrance t-shirts.. The school in turn presented to our Council a 50th T-shirt in a nicely framed picture holder which can be seen in the foyer. Special guest were Worthy State Treasurer Paul Zielinski and District 18 Deputy and PGK Mike Hill. A special thanks to Council Chef Ken Taylor, perennial helper Jim Louzon, the Ladies Auxiliary, the Silvertones and all the many volunteers that helped host this wonderful event. And, a big thank you to the Ladies Auxiliary and
