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KNIGHT LIFE
EDWARD DOUGLASS WHITE COUNCIL 2473 ARLINGTON, VIRGINIA April 2018 Founded May 20, 1923 Number 10
UPCOMING EVENTS Mar 29 Holy Thursday
Mar 30 Good Friday MANSION CLOSED
Mar 31 Holy Saturday
Mar 31 Easter Egg Hunt .................................... CG 12:00 pm
Mar 31 Holy Rosary .......................................... MC 12:30 pm
Apr 1 Easter Sunday/Brunch ........................... MH 11:00 am
Apr 5 EDW & CCA Meetings ............................ LL 7:30 pm
Apr 7 Honor Flight ........................................... MH 5:00 pm
Apr 8 Divine Mercy Sunday
Apr 9 The Annunciation of the Lord
Apr 12 LUK Meeting .......................................... CH 7:30 pm
Apr 12 Officers & Chairmen Meeting ................. CH 7:30 pm
Apr 15 EDW Blood Drive .................................... LL 8:30 am
Apr 15 Family Breakfast ..................................... MH 9:00 am
Apr 19 EDW Meeting ......................................... CH 7:30 pm
Apr 19 Open House/New Knight Social.............. CH 7:45 pm
Apr 20 Honor Flight ........................................... MH 6:00 pm
Apr 21 Patriotic (4th) Degree, Palmyra, VA
Apr 23 CJB Assembly Meeting ............................ LL 7:00 pm
Apr 24 CCA Board Meeting ................................ CH 7:00 pm
Apr 27 Honor Flight ........................................... MH 6:00 pm
Apr 30 EDW Fishing Club Trip
May 17 Admissions (1st) Degree .......................... LL 7:30 pm
Jun 21 Admissions (1st) Degree .......................... LL 7:30 pm
* Every Sunday we pray the Rosary at 12:30 within Mary’s
Circle. If it’s raining we move inside the mansion
KNIGHT OF THE
MONTH
Our Worthy Financial
Secretary Bill Wester is Knight
of the Month for April. Bill does
a lot more than keep the books
for EDW. There are a myriad of
forms and reports that both
Supreme and State require
unceasingly, and he makes sure
we remain in good standing as a
council. He attends the quarterly training events at the
state meetings and has passed on valuable lessons
learned. He is also Assistant Treasurer for the
Columbus Club and helps us manage both the business
end of our corporation, and the many administrative
details of constantly changing membership, as well as
other charitable and fraternal activities. Thank you,
Brother Bill!
FAMILY OF THE MONTH
This month we recognize the many volunteers who
serve us at our monthly EDW Family Breakfasts. With
so many hands there is always the risk of overlooking
some key people, but I’ll make a go of it anyway: Tom
Maguire, Mike West, Leslie Waldrup, Chris Kane,
Steve Libera, Walter Burnett, Danny Valentini, Dave
Lackey, Vince Dufrane, Charlie Boone, Jay Denneny,
Collin McGowan, Paul Kozich, John O’Neill III, Greg
Strizek, IPGK Chris Bannon, PGK Steve McTeague,
PGK Bob Dannemiller, and PGK Kenny Goss.
From our exceptional family of breakfast volunteers
to your families, we have much to be thankful for.
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COUNCIL OFFICERS 2017 - 2018 Grand Knight: Joe Baker ........................ 808 333 9689 Chaplain: Fr. Joseph Giordano CICM .... 703 528 3800 Dep. Grand Knight: John Rovinski, Jr. Chancellor: David Nassar ....................... 202 255 5074 Fin. Secretary: Bill Wester ...................... 571 276 1410 Treasurer: Jim Tuomey .................................................. Recorder: Jim Saenz .............................. 703-638-0075 Advocate: Charles Feghali Warden: Jon Casey Outside Guard: Chris Hudson Inside Guard: Scott Wanek Trustees:
Christopher Bannon IPGK .. 703 869 1460 John White PGK ................. 202 352 7955 Art Gamotis PGK ................ 703 448 0332
Fraternal Benefits Advisors Robert J. Canter Jr., CSA, FICF, LUTCF ..301 952 0180 Edward Imperati, CFP® ........................... 703-677-6923 John Wilhelm, CPA ................................. 703 434 2345
Committee Chairmen: 6-Point Program: John Rovinski, Jr. Church Activities: Art Gamotis PGK ....... 703 448 0332 Community Acts.: John Cormany. .......... 703 876 4654 Council Activities: Art Gamotis ................ 703 448 0332 Fraternal Activities: Joe Baker ................ 808 333 9689 Youth Activities: David DeLoatche ......... 703 200 3949
Mike Bauer PGK ................. 703 204 9189 500 Club: Kevin Maguire Advertising: Jim Tuomey ............................................... Blood Drive: Ray Fioramonti ................... 703 524 1804 Charity: John Pfundstein ......................... 703 455 9112 Culture of Life: K.C.I.C.: Jim Holland PGK ...................... 703 533 1550 Knight Life Editor: Greg Strizek .............. 703 346 4387 Kovar: Art Gamotis PGK ......................... 703 448 0332 Ladies U-Knighted: Jo Balsamo Wood ... 703 263 1185 Membership: Greg Strizek ...................... 703 346 4387 Organ Donor Chairman: Jerry Garren .... 202 498 1638 Retention: Jim Holland ............................ 703 533 1550 Special Activities: Waiters: Bob Muschamp ......................... 703 237 8475
Columbus Club of Arlington 2018 Board Officers Grand Knight: Joe Baker. ....................... 808 333 9689 Dep. Grand Knight: John Rovinski, Jr. President: John O’Neill III ....................... 571 437 9415 Vice President: Greg Strizek ................... 703 346 4387 Secretary: Bill Wester FS ........................ 571 276 1410 Treasurer: Tom Maguire ......................... 703 314 5213 Asst. Treasurer: Jerry Garren PGK ........ 202 498 1638
Board Directors Owen J. Beirne, Jr. ..................................202 746 2404 Bob Dannemiller FDD, PGK ....................703 685 3795 Larry Harrison ..........................................703 980 4852 Ernest DelBuono ......................................202 258 3224 Brett Smith 703 489 3112
Club Staff General Manager: Peter Silano ............... 703 595 1546 Operations Manager: Nick Beirne. 703 536 9656 x 310
[email protected] Summer Camp Director:
Jill Burdick-Zupancic ...... 703 536 9656 x 4 Pool Phone in Season: .................. 703 536 9656 x 313
Knight Life is published monthly by the Edward Douglass White Council #2473, Knights of Columbus. 5115 Little Falls Road, Arlington, VA 22207-1899. Opinions expressed are those of the author and do not necessarily reflect those of Edward Douglass White Council or the Knights of Columbus. Comments should be directed to the Grand Knight. The 5115 Little Falls Road, Arlington, VA 22207 property is owned and operated solely by the Columbus Club of Arlington, Inc.
Council Office 703 536 9656 x 2
Council Home Mansion 703 536 9656 x 3
In case of illness or death of a member Please call Bill Wester 571-276-1410
GRAND KNIGHT’S MESSAGE He is risen as he said, Alleluia! After forty days of
Lent, the celebration of the Resurrection of the Lord is
a joyful way to begin April. The Easter Egg reminds
us of the new life we have received through Baptism,
and many receive this first sacrament as they become
members of the Church at the Easter Vigil. When you
dip your hand in the blessed water as you enter and
exit the church, recall both the cross (as you make The
Sign and recite the simple Trinitarian “teaching
prayer”), and the resurrection (as you recall your new
life in the risen Lord in the water of Baptism, and the
baptismal vows you renew every Easter). A lot can
happen in a moment - don’t let that moment slip by without a thought to the deep
significance the act represents. It prepares you for your encounter with the Lord
both as you enter the House of God, and as you leave it for the world outside. It’s a
simple but beautiful thing we all too often do as habit.
45 EDW Knights took their Knighthood (Third) Degree in the Main Hall on
March 11th. I congratulate you all on your advancement in the Order. Many
thanks to all who assisted with the degree. The honoree for this event was
Brother Albert Willson, Jr., a 55-year Knight and long-time Red Coat who
passed away last December 11th.
There will be a “New Knight” Social in the Council Home on April 19th at
7:30 pm. Council Officers will also hold a brief meeting to take care of business
in one of the Council Home meeting rooms. I would like to take this opportunity
to informally welcome our new Knights, and to invite them, and any other EDW
Knights to bring prospective candidates for our upcoming May and June
Admissions degrees.
Don’t forget that our EDW Blood Drive will be held on the same day as the
April Family Breakfast (15th). Also, there is an opportunity for any Third
Degree Knights to advance by taking the Patriotic (4th) Degree in Palmyra, VA,
on April 21st. All Third Degree Knights should be in receipt of an email from
me with amplifying information.
This month we have a displaced feast day of great note. The Annunciation of the
Lord is celebrated this month in 2018 since its traditional date (March 25th) conflicted
with Palm Sunday. As we celebrate a new creation of man and woman in the Son and
the Mother, having recalled Our Savior’s words in the Garden of Gethsemane (“Thy
will be done”) and our Blessed Mother’s words at the Annunciation (“Let it be done to
me”), let us strive also to unite our wills to the will of the Father.
Mary Queen of Knights – Pray for us!
Vivat Jesus!
Joseph Thomas Baker
Grand Knight
SICK AND IN OUR PRAYERS Please remember the following members and their families in your daily prayers. If
you have time, give them a call or drop them a note.
Norm Marcocci Paul Murphy Fred Carmichael Jack Halpin
Bishop Paul Loverde Leo Maimome, PGK
@KofC_EDW WWW.KOFCEDW2473.ORG
KNIGHT LIFE
Omelets Cooked to Order Belgian Waffle Station
Scrambled Eggs Sausage Links
Sausage Patties Bacon
Corned Beef Hash Ham
Scrapple Sausage Gravy Chipped Beef
Home Style Biscuits Seasoned Home Fries
Cheesy Potato Casserole French toast Sticks
Regular or Cheesy Grits Fried Apples
Fresh Fruit Salad Assorted Breakfast Breads & Pastries
Fruit Cobbler Assorted Juices
Coffee, Tea or Milk
Knights of Columbus Family Breakfast
This is an all you can eat Buffet
$10.00 – Adults $5.00 – Children 10 and under Free - Children 3 and under Tax and tip included in price
9:00AM – 12:00 Noon April 15, 2018
EDW BLOOD DRIVE ON APRIL 15TH
INOVA Blood Donor Services
supplies lifesaving blood and
blood products to 24 different
hospitals in Northern Virginia and
the Washington, DC metro area,
and also works with national and
international redistribution
organizations to get blood where
it’s needed most (like natural
disasters). Sadly, the demand for blood is increasing
while blood donation levels are decreasing. That’s why
your life saving donation is needed more than ever.
Please help INOVA and your Council make a difference
for those in need.
To donate blood you must be at least 16 years old,
weigh 110 lbs and be in good health.
Please consider donating and invite your friends,
co-workers and family (16 years or older), on Sunday
April 15th (Family Breakfast Day!) between 8:30
AM and 1:30 PM at the Council.
Walk-ins are accepted, but you may reserve an
appointment time at: bit.ly/EDWBloodDrive (paste
into your browser) or call INOVA at 1-866-256-6372.
If you have any questions, please feel free to contact
Len Sese (Brother Knight) at [email protected]
He is risen, as he said! Allelulia!
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THE PAUL STEFAN FOUNDATION
Randy James, President/
CEO ofthe Paul StefanFounda-
tion spoke to the men and
ladies during the open session
of the Virginia State Council
meeting on March 3, 2018 at
St. Mary’s Catholic Church in
Richmond. Randy gave a
presentation on the Regional
Maternity House and Education
Center they are trying to
complete in the coming months
that will allow them to provide assistance such as housing,
education, food, mentoring and spiritual guidance for 25
mothers and their babies.
The Virginia State Council donated $1,000 to kick off
the drive, and the Ladies of Virginia (LOV) graciously
donated $1,000. Our State Deputy Stephen Kehoe asked
each council in the Commonwealth to donate $500.00.
EDW is providing $1,000 to this very worthwhile pro-life
cause, and I ask you all to visit their website at www.
paulstefanhome.org and consider a personal donation.
HELP A FRIEND JOIN THE KNIGHTS!
Looking to bring a friend or a neighbor into the Knights
of Columbus? We will be holding Admissions (1st)
Degrees on both May 17th and June 21st at 7:30pm.
Potential candidates need to contact our membership
chairman, Greg Strizek, in advance. They or their sponsor
can contact Greg by email at membership@kofcedw2473.
org for a qualification interview and advance paperwork.
EDW’s membership degree program dates are:
Admissions (1st) Degree:
Thursday, May 17th - candidates need to arrive no later
than 7pm
Admissions (1st) Degree:
Thursday, June 21st - candidates need to arrive no later
than 7pm
FOUNDER’S DAY IS MARCH 29TH BUT...
Since Founder’s Day fell on
Holy Thursday this year, the
Saint John Paul II National
Shrine will host a Founder’s Day
Mass and Reception on
Wednesday, April 18th, 2018 at
6:30 pm. The Celebrant and
Homilist will be Fr. Jonathan
Kalisch, O.P., who serves as the
Director of Chaplains for the
Knights of Columbus. Mass will
conc
lude with veneration of a relic of the founder of the Knights
of Columbus, Venerable Fr. Michael J. McGivney.
Admission is free but please RSVP by pasting the following
link into your browser:
bit.ly/foundersdaymass
so that we can better welcome you, your family, and
your Council to the Shrine.
Father McGivney dedicated his life to the spiritual and
physical welfare of others, creating the Knights of Columbus
to provide insurance for the protection ofwidows and orphans,
and the spiritual benefit of its members and families.
But, beyond charitable works, Father McGivney wanted
each Knight’s heart and mind attuned to greater love of God
and his Son, both within the Church and within the family.
This emphasis on love of God is Father McGivney’s
spiritual legacy.
Through the Knights, Father McGivney sought to form
Catholic men into good spouses and fathers. He has become
known as Apostle to the Young and Defender of Christian
Family Life. He saw strong families as the foundation of his
parish, of the Church and of society at large. He was
convinced that the Catholic layman had a unique role in
influencing society and promoting the values found in
what Pope John Paul II has since named the Culture of Life
and the Civilization of Love. Father McGivney did not use
the vocabulary of the 21st century, but he espoused the same
Gospel values that Catholics affirm today.
Father McGivney had built a way for laymen to make
substantial and enduring contributions to their parishes, to
their communities and to the physical and spiritual security
of their families. And he saw that by doing so, one parish
and community at a time, Catholic families could help build
a better world.
[Please visit the McGivney Guild website to learn more,
and to join the Guild: http://www.fathermcgivney.org/en/
index.html]
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The Feast of the
Annunciation is one of
the most important in the
Church calendar. First, it
celebrates the actual
Incarnation ofOur Savior
- the Word made flesh in
the womb of His mother,
Mary. Second, it is a
principal Marian feast.
Two other feasts
honoring Our Lord’s
mother, the Assumption
(August 15), and the
Immaculate Conception
PROFIT AND LOSS STATEMENT OF TOTAL INCOME AND
EXPENSES FOR THE FISCAL YEAR 2017 VS. 2017 BUDGET FOR THE COLUMBUS CLUB OF ARLINGTON INC. (CCA)
JOHN O’NEILL III, PRESIDENT
Pursuant the CCA Bylaws, Article III, Section 4,
below is the Annual report.
The Total income for 2017 was $2,103,526 (an increase
of $67,122 over 2016), less cost of goods sold of $319,245,
less operating expenses of $1,607,944, for a total net
income of $176,337. Addingback depreciation of $72,825,
which is a non-cash expense, Total Net Income was
$249,162 for 2017.
Compared to our 2017 budget, our Total Income was
over budget by $143,748. Total cost of sales was over
budget by +$30,245, and Total expenses were under budget
by -$4,431. Our budget for Total Net Income for 2017 was
$48,403. Actual Total Net Income for 2017 was $176,337.
So our net increase over budget was +$127,934.
Cash balances as of 12-31-2016 were $522,956 (an
increase of $201,006 over 2016), with an additional
$3,756 in prepaid Federal and VA State tax deposits.
Also in 2017, we spent $87,153 on Fixed Assets which
are not reflected in the expenses for 2017, however were
paid for out of cash flow.
Other notable facts:
Total actual income in 2002 - $1,119,787, 2017 -
$2,103,526, an increase of $983,739.
Major capital improvements completed and fixed assets
purchased from 2006 through 2017 = $1,267,869
We are Debt FREE
OPEN HOUSE & NEW KNIGHT SOCIAL MEETING APRIL 19TH
A council social meeting will be held on April 19th at
7:30 in the Council Home. There will be a VERY brief
Council meeting at 7:30 in the Council Home to conduct
business. All Knights who have joined EDW in the last
year will be invited to attend and to bring a prospective
candidate/s if possible. There will be an opportunity for
informational briefs about the Knights of Columbus, the
Edward Douglass White Council, and the Columbus Club.
THE FEAST OF THE ANNUNCIATION OF THE LORD
The Annunciation of the Lord - by
Bartolomé Esteban Murillo, Museo
del Prado, Madrid
(December 8), are
celebrated as Holy Days of Obligation in the United
States. New Year’s Day, January 1, is observed as a
Solemnity of Mary. This Feast is traditionally
celebrated on March 25th (9 months before
Christmas), but is moved this year to April 9th to
accommodate the fact that March 25th is Palm
Sunday this year.
The biblical account of the Annunciation is in the
first chapter of the Gospel of St. Luke, which describes
the news given to Mary that she was to become the
mother of the Incarnation of God, records the “angelic
salutation” of Gabriel to Mary, “Hail, full of grace. The
Lord is with thee.” This bit of scripture constitutes the
opening of our “Hail Mary” prayer; and Mary’s
response to God’s will, “Let it be done to me according
to thy word.” Her exultant hymn, the Magnificat, found
in Luke 1:46-55, has been part of the Church’s liturgy
of the hours, at Vespers (evening prayer), and has been
repeated nightly in churches, convents and monasteries
for many centuries.
The significance of this Christian feast on Western
culture is made clear from the fact that New Year’s Day
used to be celebrated on March 25th. This was the case
in England until as late as 1752. [Adapted from: https://
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www.ewtn.com/library/family/march25.txt]
HONOR FLIGHT, YOU & KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS!
A chance to show respect, love & gratitude! Honoring our veterans, especially the World War II generation, is a
tremendous act of patriotism and gratitude and it’s a lot of fun to do as an entire family, as a Boy Scout and Girl Scout troop, a homeroom class or a
sports team! -
It’s real simple and easy to do. Simply show up and line up outside when the buses arrive and cheer and say thank you to our defenders. Then come into the building and help hand
out and provide drinks to the veterans. Please arrive at the main hall 20 minutes prior to the expected arrival times listed below. Stay for 20 minutes or stay for the duration and help
clean up. I guarantee you if you strike up a conversation with one of the men or women who served in WWII you’ll gain an incredible appreciation for what they sacrificed to defeat
Totalitarianism and preserve our freedoms. This is a great way to introduce our children to giving back to our society and caring for each
other. You can encourage the kids to create posters or thank you cards to give to the veterans.
No need to sign up in advance, just show up! -
COPY & PASTE FOR YOUR REFRIGERATOR AND PLUG THE DATES INTO YOUR PHONE AS A REMINDER Please arrive at the main hall 20 minutes prior to the expected arrival times listed below
April 7, Saturday ~ Arrival and dinner - EDW at 5:00pm and leave at
7:00pm. We’re expecting 175 veterans as well as escorts from Honor Flight Twin
Cities Minneapolis
April 20, Friday - Arrival and dinner - EDW at 6:00pm and leave at 7:30pm. We’re expecting 60 WWII veterans and
escorts from Honor Lake County Chicago
April 27, Friday - Arrival and dinner - EDW at 6:00pm and leave at 7:30pm. We’re expecting 60 WWII veterans and
escorts from Honor Flight Houston
May 11, Friday - Arrival and dinner - EDW at 5:30pm and leave at 7:30pm.
We’re expecting 50 WWII & Korea veterans and escorts from Honor Flight
San Antonio
DOUBLEHEADER!
May 19, Saturday - Arrival and lunch - EDW at 12:00pm and leave at 1:30pm. We’re expecting 230 WWII &
Vietnam veterans and escorts from Honor Flight South East Florida
DOUBLEHEADER!
May 19, Saturday - Arrival and dinner - EDW at 5:15pm and leave at
7:15pm. We’re expecting 190 veterans and escorts from Honor Flight
South Daytona, Ohio
May 29, Tuesday - Arrival and dinner - EDW at 6:30pm and leave at
8:00pm. We’re expecting 70 veterans and escorts from Honor Flight Brookshire
June 1, Friday ~ Arrival and dinner ~ ~ EDW at 6:00pm and leave at 7:30pm. We’re expecting 60 WWII veterans and
escorts from Honor Flight Houston
~
**More dates are always being added, please keep an eye on facebook.com/KofCEDW2473 for updates.**
Owen Beirne Jr., Chairman Joe Baker, Grand Knight [email protected] [email protected]
Knights of Columbus, Edward Douglass White Council 5115 Little Falls Road, Arlington
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Salad Bar
Entrée
Carved Roasted Lamb with Mint Sauce
Chicken Wellington
Honey Glazed Ham
Au Gratin Potatoes Fresh Green Bean Almandine
Annual Mothers Day Brunch on May 13, 2018
Belgian Waffle Station Omelet Station
$18.00 Adults – $9.00 Children
Please make reservations by March 28, 2018
Call 703 536-9656 x 311
Annual Easter Brunch
Please make reservations early for our
11:00am – 2:30pm Main Ballroom
Sunday, April 1, 2018
Soups
Fresh Spring Pea Soup
Chicken with Rice
Dessert Buffet
6:30pm Dinner
Dessert
Scalloped Potato Gratin Sautéed Brussel Sprouts
Soup Potato Leek Salad Bar
Provencal Vegetable
Entrée Roast Pork Tenderloin with Sherry Reduction
Chicken Provence
“Roasted Chicken with Herb de Provence”
Reservations by noon April 25, 2018
Adults $15.00 – Children $6.00
Array of Cakes & Pies
703 536-9656 x 311
Honey Glazed Carrots
Supper Club Springtime in Paris
April 27, 2018
Bouillabaisse
“Seafood Stew”
6:00pm – Cocktails
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A FOUNDING NOTION : PROTECTING THE BREADWINNER’S INCOME
While jobs may be safer in 2018, accidents, injuries,
and illnesses that can impact your ability to work still
happen. Most, in fact, do not happen on the jobsite or
place of employment. Did you know that a 2011 study
revealed that more than 95 percent of the long-term
disability claims on file were not work related?
The Knights have always sought to protect members’
families from the “loss” of a breadwinner. I’m sure you
know all about Father McGivney’s vision for our
insurance program. But you may not know that Father
McGivney also wanted to find a way to help members
who couldn’t work because of an illness. After all, the
“loss” of the breadwinner does not have to mean that
person’s death; it can also mean the loss of the
breadwinner’s income.
Consider that loss for a moment. How would your
family fare if a source of income suddenly stopped?
Could a dual-income family manage on one income?
What about young families with a working father and
a mother who cares for the children? What if his
income halted due to an accident or illness?
I’ve heard some people say they have coverage at
work, but too many aren’t sure what this coverage
entails, how much income it would provide or for how
long. Having this protection counts for something,
certainly, but it isn’t “yours”; it’s provided by the
company for which you work at their discretion. It could
be eliminated tomorrow.
That’s where a personally-owned disability income
insurance product, like Income Armor, comes into play.
It can offer valuable income replacement in the event of
an injury or illness. If you have a job, you must know
about this coverage.
Robert J. Canter, Jr., FICF, LUTCF, CSA 301-952-0180
Edward Imperati, CFP
703-677-6923
John Wilhelm, CPA 703-434-2345
Saturday, May 5th at 3 p
Food -- Drinks — Entertainment
at Contest — Bounce Houses — Raffle. Games — Giant Tricycle Races
Tracy's Kids amity friendly charity event benefiting
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LADIES U-KNIGHTED NEWS JO BALSAMO WOOD
April is here, the days are getting longer, and the
temperature is getting warmer. They say that April
showers bring May flowers, but what do May flowers
bring? The Pilgrims, of course! I would like to start
off by welcoming our two newest members, Wendy
Noe and Donna Novitsky.
Thanks to everyone who purchased our hand-made
chocolate Easter pops. If you are still interested in
purchasing pops, please contact Alison at (703) 304-
6639. The cost of each chocolate pop is $3.00 or two for
$5.00. As with all our moneymaking projects, proceeds
go toward refurbishing the Old Council Home or to
support the endeavors of the EDW Council.
Speaking of April Showers . . . join LUK in a virtual
baby shower to support the organization “A Woman’s
Choice” who give women the opportunity to preserve
the lives of their unborn children. LUK is collecting
unwrapped gifts and gift cards between now and May
11. We will transport the donations directly to the
Director of A Woman’s Choice. This is the time to rid
your closet of old baby items. Suggestion for tax-
deductible gifts include: diapers (newborn – 5), pull-ups,
baby wipes, unused bottles and pacifiers, toys, umbrella
strollers, pack n’plays, baby shampoo, lotion, powder,
new or slightly used clothing newborn - 4T, receiving
blankets, bibs, rattles and gift cards. In addition, we are
putting together gift bags for the mothers. We are asking
for donations of small personal items, such as hand
cream, lipstick, notepads, etc. for several gift bags. You
may drop off donations at the LUK closet on the second
floor of the Old Council Home. For more information or to arrange to drop off gifts, please contact Alison at (703) 304-6639 or Kathi at 703-425-6725.
LUK is proud to help financially support endeavors
of the EDW Council. In February we provided two
checks to support the Christians at Risk Campaign and
the Special Olympics Polar Plunge. We
especially would like to thank PGK John White
and his daughter for “taking the plunge.” Brrrrrrrr
It is customary for LUK to wish their members a
happy birthday in the monthly Knight Life article. We
have no members with birthdays in April. Therefore,
we are soliciting members with birthdays in April, as
well as any other month. If you are interested in helping
with these fun events or coming by to meet new friends,
please join us. We meet at 7:30 on the first Thursday of
each month at the Old Council Home. Follow us on
Facebook at Ladies U-Knighted. (Please note that
April’s meeting is on April 12 – the second
Thursday of the month.)
LUK would like to wish a very happy birthday to
two very supportive Knights -- PGK Chris Bannon (4/2) and PGK Kenny Goss (4/11). Wishing everyone
a blessed Easter.
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FISHING CLUB NEWS
We have a date for our annual fishing trip. It will be
Monday, April 30th. Details to follow. The cost will be
$130.00 per person. Payment can be given to our purser
Kenny Goss. Checks or cash will be accepted. Checks
should be made out to K of C Sports Fish Club.
We are having a Fish Club meeting for Wednesday
April 11th, 7 pm in the council home to discuss this
and other activities. Also, an upcoming event is the
Fish Club Crab Feast on Friday, August 10th. Price
to be determined in July.
Virginia State Deputy Stephen Kehoe presents the Knighthood Degree Certificate for Honoree Albert Willson, Jr. to GK Joe Baker on March 11th
Color Corps Commander (PFN) Steve Hall, EDW Grand Knight
Joe Baker, Faithful Captain John Knox and Faithful Navigator
Kelly Niernberger from Commodore John Barry Assembly #1163,
participate in the St. Agnes Parish St. Joseph’s Day celebration
after the Noon Mass on Sunday, March 18th. The procession was
led by St. Agnes Pastor Fr. Frederick Edlefsen
Seven EDW Past Grand Knights enjoying the Council Home on St.
Patrick’s Day: Art Gamotis, Kenny Goss, Jr., Mike Bauer, Thom
Galvin, Chris Bannon, Jerry Garren and John White
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Arlington, VA 22201
703-242-0341
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AB & S SYSTEMS
Security Professionals
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703-451-6262
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O’Neill-James Irish Dancers
www.OneillJamesSchool.com
The O’Neill-James Irish Dancers have become an Arlington Institution.
They have been in existence for 47 years and practice their dances at EDW.
They often entertain at functions here.
They are in search of EDW fresh legs, if you have a son or daughter who like to dance and entertain, and you would like them to learn the Irish dancing, please contact Laureen at
703-241-1978 or
email [email protected].
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12 KNIGHT LIFE
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APRIL 2018
S U N D A Y M O N D A Y T U E S D A Y W E D N E S D A Y T H U R S D A Y F R I D A Y S A T U R D A Y
March 25 Palm Sunday
Family Breakfast MH 9:00 am
Rosary MC 12:30 pm
26 CJB Assembly
JPII Shrine 6:30 pm
Founder’s Day
27 Burger Night CH 6:30 pm
CCA Board Meeting
CH 7:00 pm
28
T a c o N i g h t C H 6 : 3 0 p m
29 Holy Thursday
Spaghetti Night CH 6:30
KofC Founder’s Day
30 Good Friday
MANSION CLOSED
Holy Saturday 31 Easter Egg Hunt CH Noon
Rosary MC 12:30 pm
Steak Night CH 6:30 pm
April 1 Easter Sunday Brunch
MH 11:00am – 2:30 pm
(Rosary on Holy Saturday!)
2 3
Burger Nigh t CH 6 :30 pm
4
T a c o N i g h t C H 6 : 3 0 p m
Spaghetti Night 5
CH 6:30 pm
EDW/CCA Meeting
MH 7:30 pm
6 Seafood Special
CH 6:30 pm
7 Honor F l ight MH 5:00 pm
S tea k N igh t C H 6 :3 0 pm
8 Divine Mercy Sunday
Rosary MC 12:30 pm
9
The Annunciation of the Lord
10
Burger Nigh t CH 6 :30 pm
11
T a c o N i g h t C H 6 : 3 0 p m
Spaghetti Night 12 CH 6:30 pm
O&C Meeting CH 7:30 pm
LUK Meeting CH 7:30
13
Seafood Special CH 6:30 pm
14
S tea k N igh t C H 6 :3 0 pm
15 Family Breakfast MH 9:00
EDW Blood Drive
Rosary MC 12:30 pm
16 17
Burger Nigh t CH 6 :30 pm
18
T a c o N i g h t C H 6 : 3 0 p m
19 Spaghetti Night CH 6:30 pm
EDW Meeting CH 7:30 pm New Knight OPEN HOUSE
CH 7:45 pm
Honor Flight 20
MH 6:00 pm
Seafood Special CH 6:30 pm
Steak Night 21
CH 6:30 pm Patriotic (4th) Degree
Palmyra, VA
22 Rosary
MC 12:30 pm
23
CJB Assembly Meeting
LL 7:00 pm
24 Burger Nigh t CH 6 :30 pm
CCA Board Meeting CH 7:00 pm
25
T a c o N i g h t C H 6 : 3 0 p m
26
Spaghetti Night CH 6:30 pm
Honor Flight 27
MH 6:00 pm
Supper Club LL 6:00 pm
Seafood Special CH 6:30 pm
28
S tea k N igh t C H 6 :3 0 pm
29
Rosary MC 12:30 pm
30
EDW Fishing
Club Trip
LL = C. Paradise Room [Lower Lounge]
MC = Mary’s Circle [in front of the mansion]
CH = Council Home [Mansion]
MH = Main Hall
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