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Knight LineNewsletter
Knights of Columbus Council #6413 and Assembly #2781Portland, Texas
In service to One - In service to all
“MEETING REMINDERS”
Your Brother in Christ Mario Solis Que Viva Christo Rey!
Knight LineNewsletter
Knights of Columbus Council #6413 and Assembly #2781Portland, Texas
In service to One - In service to all
“MEETING REMINDERS”
Your Brother in Christ
Que Viva Christo Rey!
Ramiro Ochoa
June 2019
Knights Chaplain's Message
OLMC KofC sponsored many parish activities in May.Continued on PG 4
OFFICER’S COUNCIL #6413 MEETINGThursday 6thRE Bldg. Conference Room 7:30 p.m.
MONTHLY COUNCIL #6413 MEETINGThursday 13thParish Hall Meal 7:15 p.m. Meeting 8:15 p.m.
4TH DEGREE ASSEMBLY #2781 MEETINGThursday 20thParish HallMeal 7 p.m.
KofC members are invited and encouraged to attend these meetings. You’ll find out what’s going on in our council and assembly and you will be able to take an active part by expressing your views and opinions on the issues.
Grand Knights Comments
Many May Events!OLMC KofC sponsored many great events in the month of May. See all events and info……..
Continued on PG5
CANXNO MEETING!
Brother Knights, I want to congratulate all our seniors for their graduation. May God continue to bless them on their new journeys. I also would like to congratulate Juan Cruz for receiving the Alton Jones Scholarship. Summer has arrived. Many families will be traveling these summer months. Please be careful and enjoy the family time. I want to wish all the fathers a Happy Father’s Day as well.
During the summer months it is easy to take a break from our routines. Remember that God’s work continues on. There are always people in need. One of our main principles as Knights is charity. Please continue to give and assist those in need. There are so many opportunities to help. Works of Charities is one example. There are several others as well.
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NO Officer's Meeting CANX
Officers Meeting 7:30 p.m. OLMC
RE Building
Gil Besinaiz-42
Birthdays!
KC BBQ chicken & sausage sale
8:30 a.m. - 1 pm
KC Vigil Practice 5:30 p.m.
Mass 6 p.m. Ladies Night Out
4th Degree Assembly Meeting
Meal 7:00 p.m. Meeting 8 p.m.
OLMC Parish Hall
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2014-2015KofC Officers
Regalia head shotsfor ALL 4th Degree
Wanting picture7 p.m. - 9 p.m.
OLMC Parish Hall
Jaime Garcia-48
Juan Hinijosa-48Kyle Nohavitza-54
25 26 27Donald Warner-63
Fr. Jerry48 Years Ordained
Anniversary
Walter Muffoletto-78
William Reeves-78Rene Torres-51
1 4th of July!
Rene Ochoa Jr-29
Paul
CHRISTmas party7 p.m. OLMC parish hall
CHRIST in CHRISTmas OLMC 1 p.m.
Gary Moore Sr.-75
1st, 2nd & 3rd Major Degree
Valentine’s/Ladies Night out
8 Ash Wednesday
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PalmSunday
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Good Friday!
Fr. Marks Jubilee Mass
EasterSunday
Council Fish Fry 5 p.m. -7 p.m.
Officer's Meeting RE bldg. 7:15 p.m.
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Council Meeting Meal 7:15 p.m.
Meeting 8:15 p.m. OLMC Parish Hall
2015-2016KofC Officers
PatrioticRosary
Fr. Mark47 Years Ordained
Anniversary
Jeremy Garcia-39
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Arnold Cantu-72
Benjamin
Certification Class of the Color Corps
9 a.m.OLMC Parish Hall
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Flag Day!
May God grant you success in all your endeavors. May He give you the grace to stand up for what is right and courage to fight for the truth. On your special day, we just want to remind you that we are always and forever praying for you. And in the end, it’s not the years in your life that count. It’s the life in your years, Happy Birthday!!!
Fr. Marks Jubilee Mass
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KofC ChapterSt. Patrick
Rosary 6:30 p.m.Meal 7 p.m.
Meeting 7:30 p.m.
KofC Breakfast
Prayer to Mary Queen of the KnightsOur Lady, Queen of the Knights, bless all the activities of our order. Keep us true to the pledge to extend the kingship of thy Divine Son on earth. Through Thine intercession, win for us the grace ever to exemplify in our public and private lives, the virtues, which should characterize those specially dedicated to the service of the heavenly court. Make us always aware that as your Knights we are constantly observed, our faith judged and our order appreciated. Accept O Mary, this renewed pledge of fealty and devotion of thy servants, the Knights
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PRAYER FOR THE SICK:
Dear Jesus, Devine Physician and Healer of the sick, we turn to You in this time of illness. O dearest Comforter of the Troubled, alleviate our worry and sorrow with Your entle love, and grant us the grace and strength to accept this burden. Dear God, we place our worries in your hands. We ask that You restore Your servant to health again. Above all, grant us the grace to acknowledge Your holy will and know that whatsoever You do, You do for the love of us. Amen.
KEEP IN PRAYERJoe SaavedraCarlene Reed
Tom Cass
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JUNE 2019 CALENDAR EVENTS:
Patriotic (4th) Degree: Sir Knights of the Patriotic Degree, deem it an honor and privilege to carry our TRIAD EMBLEM, which features The Dove, The Cross, and The Globe. Our Honored Order cherishes as its Patron, Christopher Columbus. The Triad Emblem of the Fourth Degree of the Knights of Columbus features: the Dove, the Cross and the Globe. The Dove, the classic symbol of the Holy Spirit and Peace, is shown hovering over the orb of the earth or Globe. Both are mounted on a variation of the Crusader's cross, that which was found on the tunics and capes of the Crusading Knights who battled to regain the Holy Land. Our Honored Order cherishes as its patron Christopher Columbus. Christopher...Christ Bearer Columbus...Dove of Peace, symbolizing the Paraclete Spiritually, the sacred symbols on the emblem typify the Union of the Three Divine Persons in one Godhead...the most blessed Trinity. The Globe; God the Father, Creator of the Universe; The Cross; God the Son, Redeemer of Mankind, The Dove; God the Holy Spirit, Sanctifier of humanity
The colors of the symbols are:-A Blue Globe with the lands of the Western Hemisphere in White -A Red Cross with gold borders, and gold knobs at the ends of the Cross -A White Dove Red, White, and Blue are the colors of the flag of the country in which our Order originated; and are used to stress the basic principle of the Fourth Degree: Patriotism
When a Patriotic Degree Member of Color Corps Member is dressed in his tuxedo, there are 15 miniature jewels he may wear if he validly holds the title of a Past or Former Officer.
JUNE 2019 CALENDAR EVENTS:
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REGALIA HEAD SHOTS (Wed. 12th, 7 p.m. meal, 9 p.m.)With the retiring of the 4th Degree Regalia, on Wednesday June 12th at OLMC parish hall in Portland from 7pm - 9pm a photographer will be doing head shots (no printing) of anyone interested in getting their head shot in Regalia or tux at no cost. All you have to do is show up, you can come dressed or get dressed at parish hall. This is a one-time picture event. No reservations required and no 4th degree Brother Knight will be turned away! The photographer said he will stay until midnight to complete all photos if need to!!
MONTHLY MEETING (Thurs. 13th 7;15 p.m. meal, 8:15 p.m. meeting)Brother Knights, join the officers and other members for our regular monthly meeting. Your voice is important as we discuss our planned programs and activities. Invite your spouse/family for the pre-meeting meal starting at 7:00 p.m. The menu entrée will be Pre-meeting meal for members, families, and prospective members will start at 7:30 p.m. Invite a Catholic friend who might be interested in joining the Knights. Come hungry.
Main entree: Enchilada casserole, Spanish beans, etc.
ELECTIONS OF 2019-2020 OFFICERS (Thurs. 13th)Slates of officers for the new fraternal year 2019-2020 will be presented this month for both our Council 6413 (June 13th) and our Assembly 2781 (June 20th). Nominations from the floor and elections will be conducted during the June meetings. Come participate in the selection of our leaders. Avail yourself if called upon to take a leadership position. Your voice DOES make a difference in the voting!
KNIGHTS’ CHOIR (Sat. 15th)The KofC choir will be singing at the Saturday, June 10th evening (6:00 p.m.) Mass. Practice at the Daily Chapel at 5:30 p.m. Brother knights, let’s continue to add to the numbers involved in this ministry. Ladies night out will be at Blue Cove Sea Food Bar and Grill located at 5884 Everhart, Corpus Christi (361)334-0202.
SLATE OF OFFICERSSlates of officers for both our Council and Assembly were presented in May for the term of July 1, 2019 through June 30, 2020. Elections will be held at our June meetings. If you are interested in becoming an officer, please notify brother Grand Knight Mario Solis. The slate of officers for the upcoming fraternal year is as follows: Grand Knight: Ramiro Ochoa; Deputy Grand Knight: Tom Yardley; Chancellor: Dempsy Rowe; Recorder: Arnold Castillo; Treasurer: Brad Warner; Lecture: Not Elected; Advocate: John Panek; Warden: Edward
Garcia; Inside Guard: Gil Alvarez; Outside Guard: Vincent Giaglardi; Trustees: 1st Year: Mario Solis; 2nd Year: Al Arguijo; 3rd Year: Greg Young Financial Secretary (appointed by Supreme): Alvin Saathoff.
COUNCIL 6413 ALTON C. JONES $1,500 SCHOLARSHIP RECIPIENTOur Council was honored to present Sam Guzman, with the $1,500 Alton C. Jones Scholarship at the GPHS Commencement reception on May 19th. Congratulations Matthew and best wishes on your post-GPHS studies and career. Also, this gives us an opportunity to remember our dearly departed Brother Knights and friend Alton Jones for whom this scholarship is named and his widow Rosalie who most of us who knew them.
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JUNE 2019 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS WELCOME!
Council 2781 proudly w e l c o m e s D a v i d Stanlee to the Knights of Columbus!
View all Council Event pictures and more on: OLMC Flicker: http://www.flickr.com/photos/olmcportlandtx/
OLMC Facebook: Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, Portland, TX
OLMC Knights, hosted many great events in the month of May. The Knights held a Baccalaureate luncheon for the 2019 OLMC parish graduates and presented a $1,500 scholarship to Samuel Guzman as well as a Patriotic Rosary in honor of our 50 states and remembrance of all our fallen heroes and those still serving our great nation. Great job brother Knights. Vivat Jesus!!
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BACCALAUREATE LUNCH FOR HIGH SCHOOL GRADUATESCouncil 6413 did the traditional cooking of BBQ Chicken and Sausage for the lunch for graduating seniors of OLMC which was held May 18th. 34 graduates and their families were honored. A big “Thank you” goes to brother Greg Young for coordinating the council senior 2019 bbq luncheon and all others who pitched in to help support this event!.
What is the Fortnight for Freedom? June 21 - July 4, 2019Each year dioceses around the country arrange special events to highlight the importance of defending religious freedom. The Fortnight for Freedom is from June 21—the vigil of the Feasts of St. John Fisher and St. Thomas More—to July 4, Independence Day.
How to Talk about Religious FreedomIn this time of increasing polarization in our culture, we can contribute to a better understanding of religious freedom in a way that respects all people.
From June 21 - July 4, the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) will host its annual Fortnight for Freedom under the theme, “Freedom for Mission.” The Church, that is, each Catholic, has been given a mission by God, and we need authentic religious liberty to be free to live out our mission. F o r o t h e r s u g g e s t e d a c t i v i t i e s a n d r e s o u r c e s , v i s i t www.fortnight4freedom.org
REPORT OF MAY ACTIVITIESBlood Drive. The Blood Drive was a success with 15 pints donated equivalent to saving 38 lives. Our thanks to all the donors who support this Knights of Columbus initiative for the benefit of members, families, and any parishioner of Our Lady of Mount Carmel who may need blood. The next scheduled Blood Drive will be on July 14, 2019. The Coastal Bend Blood Center is always in need of donors of all blood types. Interested in donating between our scheduled drives, visit the Coastal Bend Center website www.coastalbendbloodcenter.org to find a blood drive near you.
COMING SOON!!GRAND KNIGHT TRAINING 101Want to know more and make your officer position as GK easier. This summer a Grand Knight training course will be held to help all GK’s get a better understanding of serving the role as a GK. The presentation will consist of filling out and submitting the correct forms, programs, leadership, traditions, ceremonies, proper protocol and many other items. This will be open to anyone currently serving as a GK or any Knight that wants to learn more about being a GK. Please read July’s newsletter for date of presentation!
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JUNE 2019 CALENDAR EVENTS:
Please welcome our newest member to the Knights of Columbus!
RETIRING OF THE REGALIA….Alongwith the addi.onof “patrio.sm” to theKnights’principlescamethefirstFourthDegreeexemplifica.on, which took place Feb. 22,1900, in New York City, with 1,100 Knightspar.cipa.ng. A similar event took place inBoston in May with another 750 candidatestakingthepatrio.cdegree.Bythebeginningofthe 20th century, the fledgling Order wasgrowing drama.cally. Councils had beenchartered throughout the United States andCanada,andinterna.onalexpansioncon.nuedto Mexico and the Philippines in 1905, alongwith Cuba and Panama in 1909. The overalluniform of the Fourth Degreewas adopted in1900but has undergone various changesoverthe years. Now boas.ng nearly two millionmembers from the Philippines to Poland, theKnights of Columbus has become one of themost significant contribu.ons of American
CatholicismtotheglobalChurch.Despite its interna.onalpresence, theemphasisuponpatrio.smasa founda.onalvirtuehasmadethesightofFourthDegreeKnights–withtheirflowingsa.ncapesandostrich-featherchapeaus–aniconicsymbolofCatholicismintheUnitedStates.Andnowitfacesthemostsweepingchangeyet.Duringhisaddressatthe135thannualSupremeConven.onoftheKnightsinSt.Louis,Missouri,SupremeKnightCarlAndersonannouncedacompleterevisionof theuniformoftheFourthDegreeKnights.“TheBoardofDirectors,AndersontoldthegatheredKnights,“hasdecidedthatthe.meisrightforamoderniza.onoftheFourthDegreeUniform.” TheFourthDegreeissoon to look quite different, however, a\er Supreme Knight Carl Anderson announced a drama.c change to the
tradi.onal regalia intended to “modernize” the Degree,elimina.ng the capes and replacing the signaturechapeau with a staid beret. The decision has createdtensionbetweentheSupremeCouncilandmanyKnightswho feel le\ out of the decision-making process anddisappointed by the loss of the tradi.onal regalia.Thoughmanymembers have expressed their hope thatthedecisionmaybereversed(anonlinepe..ontothateffect has gathered more than 7,000 signatures, and#SaveOurRegalia was briefly trending on Twi`er andFacebookearlierthismonth),theyremainunitedintheirloyaltytotheOrder.Thenewuniformconsistsofablueblazer,anofficialKnightsofColumbus.eandaberet,allwith the Fourth Degree emblem clearly displayed. Theuniformalso includesawhiteshirtanddarkgrayslacks.Despite the current concerns within the Knights ofColumbus,however,theyremainanorderfoundeduponthe principles of fraternity and unity, and it seemsunlikely that any uniform change could be enough tocause an irreparable splitwithin their ranks. June 30th,2019marks theday theRegaliawillbe re.red fromthe4thDegree.
Outgoing Regalia1900 - 2019
New 4th Degree UniformPresent
“Asbelovedasthefeathersandfluffmayhavebeen,thetruemeaningofKnighthoodisunityandservice”
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Certification Class of the Color Corps
Color Corps Certification Class to t a k e p l a c e o n J u n e 1 s t PROMPTLY at 9 AM at Our Lady of Mount Carmel Catholic Church i n P o r t l a n d . T h i s c l a s s is pr imari ly for al l Faithful Nav iga tors and the Co lor Commanders, however everyone is invited and ANY 4th Degree Sir Knight who wants to attend this class. Certification cards will be issued to those who attend but you must arrive on time and stay for the entire class!
The certification class is to ensure that everyone is properly trained as per the latest Drill Manual. Uniform drill procedures for mass; processions, wakes, burials, watches, escort ing dignitaries, use of sword, church dedicat ions and any other training relating to the Color Corps will be addressed.
The public appearance of Fourth Degree Knights as a Color Corps at religious and civic functions is an important activity for each assembly. They add dignity and the pride of a Church and country to any event. By these public demonstrations their loyalties’ bring credit to themselves and to the Knights of Columbus.
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HolidaysHolidays
PLEASE NOTE CHANGES IN BREAKFAST/BBQ IN APRIL DUE TO PALM / EASTER SUNDAY!!
HolidaysHolidays
Brother Knightʼs, please review the monthly 2019 yearly calendars for your planning purpose(s). If you are a “Team Lead” and you change with someone, it is your responsibility for the month you have been assigned in ensuring your event is covered. If you are on a cooking team and will be unable to help cook, as a courtesy please let the Team Lead” know!Swapping assigned day(s) requires prior approval from Grand Knight or Deputy Grand Knight. PLEASE REVIEW THE MONTHLY 2019 YEARLY CALENDARS!!!
Our Chicken & Sausage BBQ Sales are an important part of the council’s fundraising efforts for our charitable works. Monies raised in this undertaking are earmarked for contribution to worthy or needy causes in every case. Cooking team show-up time is 7am or as requested by team leader.
Our monthly breakfast begins serving at 9:30 a.m. after morning Mass, however team show-up time is 7am. Join us for an assortment of pancakes, breakfast tacos, freshly brewed coffee, beverages, etc. that will be on
7th 14th
PLEASE NOTE CHANGES IN BREAKFAST/BBQ IN APRIL DUE TO PALM / EASTER SUNDAY!!
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RESOURCEFUL LINKS RELATED TO THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
Corpus Christi “Area Chapter” Knights of Columbus: www.corpuschristikofc.com
Corpus Christi Area Chapter Knights of Columbus “Flicker”: www.flickr.com/photos/ccdiochapter.org
Knights of Columbus Texas Sate Council: www.tkofc.org
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Parish: www.olmcportland.com
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Flicker: http://www.flickr.com/photos/olmcportlandtx/
Our Lady of Mount Carmel Facebook: Our Lady of Mt. Carmel Catholic Church, Portland, TX
KNIGHT LINE SUBMISSION:We want to hear from you! Please submit your input to the Knight Line Newsletter. Please send to [email protected] no later than the 20th of the month. Requirements for submitting pictures:-All pictures “MUST” be at least 1MB or larger in file size.-Pictures must be be related to Knights of Columbus event(s).-A caption of the picture being submitted must be included.-Only exception to cell phone pictures is, if your cell phone takes pictures in HD of 1MB or larger.
Happy 133 Birthday Knights of Columbus29 March
COUNCIL OFFICERS
Grand Knight ………………Deputy Grand Knight ……..Chaplin ……………………Chancellor …………………Recorder ……………….…..Treasure …………………...Financial Secretary ……….Advocate …………………..Warden …………………….Inside Guard ………………Outside Guard …………….Trustee for 1 year ………...Trustee for 2 years …….….Trustee for 3 years …….….Lecture ……………………..
Ramiro OchoaTom YardleyFr. Pitor KozielDempsy “Butch” RoweArnold CastilloDonald WarnerAlvin SaathoffWilliam “Bill” ReevesGreg YoungEddie RojasGerardo “Jerry” Ochoa Jr.Mario SolisAl ArguijoEdward GarciaKyle Nohavitza
COUNCIL/CONTACT INFORMATION
Physical Address / Mailing Address:1008 AustinPortland, TX 78374
Email:[email protected]
Regular Officer Meetings:1st Thursday of the month at 7:15 p.m. OLMC Religious Ed building.
Regular Business Meetings:2nd Thursday of the month at 8:15 p.m. OLMC parish hall.
Newsletter Editor:Ervey Martinez: [email protected]
Assistant Editors:Al Saathoff: [email protected] Farias: [email protected]
Insurance Agent:Thomas Sutherland: [email protected] (361)402-0072
OLMC Knights of Columbus #64131008 AustinPortland, TX. 78374
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