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Knights of Columbus Council #6413 and Assembly #2781Portland, Texas
In service to One - In service to all
“MEETING REMINDERS”
our Brother in Christ, Matthew Perales Que Viva Christo Rey!
Your Brother in Christ
Que Viva Christo Rey!
Ramiro Ochoa
March 2019
OFFICER’S COUNCIL #6413 MEETINGThursday 7thRE Bldg. Conference Room 7:15 p.m.
MONTHLY COUNCIL #6413 MEETINGThursday 14thParish Hall Meal 7:15 p.m. Meeting 8:15 p.m.
4TH DEGREE ASSEMBLY #2781 MEETINGThursday 21stOLMC Parish HallMeal 7p.m. Meeting 8pm
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.
KofC 2017 Knight of the Year!
If you missed our Valentine’s Dinner, you missed out on a romantic dinner and announcement of the Knight of the Year……….
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My Brother Knights, As many of you are aware, the State Convention will be held in Corpus Christi this year. If you
have never attended convention before this is a good opportunity to attend. If you are a 4th Degree Knight, I encourage you to participate in the fallout. It is amazing to see over a hundred Brother Knights fallout. This will probably be the last opportunity to use the old regalia as well. As always, you are welcome to become more involved in all our activities happening throughout the month. We are a busy council and can always use the help. I want to
congratulate Leo Farias for being named Knight of the Year and Butch and Suzan Rowe on Family of the Year. There were several well qualified candidates and the decisions were tough but both were well deserving of the titles.
During March, we will begin the observance of Lent. This is a time of self-reflection and self-denial as we prepare for the death and resurrection of Jesus Christ at Easter. Are we better today than we were last year? If not, why? Are we attempting to get closer to Christ in our daily lives? Lent is a good time to see where we can improve our relationship with Jesus. Many people will give up certain things. I would challenge you to add something positive that will help you grow spiritually as well, such as daily prayer or more time in adoration.
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Sunday Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday Saturday
Officer's Meeting RE bldg. 7:30 p.m.
Council Meeting Meal 7:15 p.m.
Meeting 8:15 p.m. OLMC Parish Hall
KC Breakfast Team “B” Danny Estrada 8:30 a.m.
Danny Jurica-66Dr. Jerome Lee
George Garcia Jr-69
Birthdays!
BBQ Plate sale 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.
Team “A” Alvin Saathoff
KC Vigil Practice 5:30 p.m.
Mass 6 p.m.Ladies Night Out
La PlayaCorpus Christi
Exemplification: 1st Degree OLMC
Parish Hall 6:30 p.m.
4th Degree Assembly Meeting
Meal 7:00 p.m. Meeting 8 p.m.
Portland
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Baccalaureate lunch for Graduates Greg Young
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Hwy Clean-up meet at 8 a.m. at Jr High marquee
4th Degree Exemplification
St. Patrick ChurchJose Casas-60Mike Krnavek-69
Joshua Jordan-39Robert Rangel-24
KofC Breakfast “B” Team-Daniel Estrada 8:30 a.m.
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Richard Landry-87William Boone-64
Vote Pro Life!
1 4th of July!
Rev Patrick Perez-59
Humberto Martinez-71George Perez-45
Gary Fairchild-53
CHRISTmas party7 p.m. OLMC parish hall
Adrian Saldivar-54
CHRIST in CHRISTmas OLMC 1 p.m.
Ervey Martinez-59Benito Soto-43
William Thornton-56
Sidney Armentor-64Ricardo
Maldonado-49
1st, 2nd & 3rd Major Degree
Valentine’s/Ladies Night out
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Happy B-DayKofC-137
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PalmSunday
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EasterSunday
Breakfast Blood Drive 8:30 a.m.-
1:00 p.m. Team “D” Butch Rowe
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!
Holy Thursday Good Friday
Ash Wednesday
Tan loc Nguten-52Gerardo Ochoa Jr-51
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!
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2019
KofC RecruitmentDrive
6p.m. Mass
KofC Recruitment Drive8:30 AM
11 a.m. Mass5:30 p.m. Mass
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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
MONTHLY MEETING (Thurs. 7th 7:15 p.m. meal, 8:15 p.m. meeting)Brother Knights, join the officers and other members for our regular monthly meeting. Brother Knights, join the officers and other members for our regular business meeting. Your voice is important as we discuss our planned programs and activities. Invite your spouse/family for the pre-meeting meal starting at 7:15 p.m. Irish stew, salad and cornbread as our entrees at our dinner plus a variety of deserts. Come celebrate with us! Meeting will start at 8:15 p.m. after family meal.
KNIGHTS’ CHOIR (Sat. 9th)The KofC choir will be singing at the Saturday evening (6:00 p.m.) Mass. Practice at the Daily Chapel at 5:30 p.m. We have had very good participation and are always looking for more of our brother knights to join in. After Mass, we journey to the Ladies Night Out will be at Ladies Nite Out Is Set For March 16th 2019 After Singing At 6 pm Mass at La Playa By The Bay Mexican Restaurant Downtown Corpus Christi at 7:30pm, Restaurant Address: 227 N. Water St. 361-885-7702 .
The Time Change from Winter Time to Daylight Savings (Sun. 10th)Time will take place in the USA on March 10, 2019 at 2 in the morning. The clock jumps forward from 2 to 3 am. This means the people in the USA have to cope with one hour less of sleep. As another consequence it is going to be darker in the morning again.
KofC BREAKFAST AND BLOOD DRIVE (Sun. 10th)Our monthly breakfast begins at 9:30 a.m. after morning Mass. Join us for an assortment of pancakes, breakfast tacos, freshly brewed coffee, beverages, etc. Also, participate in our Blood Drive (8:00 a.m. till 1:00 p.m.) by giving to save lives. Our council has been a faithful supporter of this need for many years, holding bi-monthly blood drives, for the benefit of members, families, and any parishioner of Our Lady of Mount Carmel who might be in need of blood. Donors will receive a FREE BREAKFAST. Team C Lead Butch Rowe. Please notify Team Lead if you will be unavailable!
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MARCH 2019 CALENDAR EVENTS:
KEEP IN PRAYERGilbert HinojosaRuben Badillo
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.
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CHICKEN & SAUSAGE BBQ SALE (Sun. 17th 9:30 a.m. - 12:30 p.m.)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. Show time 7am. Team A Lead Alvin Saathoff TEAM: Please notify Team Lead if you will be unavailable!1st DEGREE EXEMPLIFICATION (Tues. 19th)
Our Council’s 1st Degree Team will be hosting a regular 1st Degree exemplification on this third Tuesday of the month. Registration at 6:30 p.m. at the RE Building. Membership is open to Catholic men, 18 years or older, who are practical Catholics. Application for membership Form 100 must be presented for approval and processing at our regular meeting, March 9th. Kudos to our team as it is the only active Degree Team in our Diocese.
ASSEMBLY (4th Degree) MEETING IN “PORTLAND OLMC” (Thurs. 21st)Monthly meeting this month will be held in Portland at Our Lady of Mount Carmel. Meal at 7p.m. and meeting 8p.m. From Faithful Navigator: Thank you to all our Council and Assembly members for all you do. We have the State Convention being held in Corpus Christie April 24th-28th. Check your schedule and find some time to help out with preparations and assisting in events taking place ie. golf, fishing, hospitality, Banquet, fallouts, Masses, and meetings. POC: Beto Martinez and John Panek.
HAPPY 136th BIRTHDAY KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS! (Tue. 29th)Thanks to the efforts of Father Michael J. McGivney, assistant pastor of St. Mary’s Church in New Haven and some of his parishioners, the Connecticut state legislature on March 29, 1882, officially chartered the Knights of Columbus as a fraternal benefit society. The Order is still true to its founding principles of charity, unity and fraternity. The Knights was formed to render financial aid to members and their families. Mutual aid and assistance are offered to sick, disabled and needy members and their families. Social and intellectual fellowship is promoted among members and their families through educational, charitable, religious, social welfare, war relief and public relief works. The history of the Order shows how the foresight of Father Michael J. McGivney, whose cause for sainthood is being investigated by the Vatican, brought about what has become the world's foremost Catholic fraternal benefit society. The Order has helped families obtain economic security and stability through its life insurance, annuity and long-term care programs, and has contributed time and energy worldwide to service in communities. The Knights of Columbus has grown from several members in one council to more than 14,000 councils and 1.8 million members throughout the United States, Canada, the Philippines, Mexico, Poland, the Dominican Republic, Puerto Rico, Panama, the Bahamas, the Virgin Islands, Cuba, Guatemala, Guam and Saipan.
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MARCH 2019 CALENDAR EVENTS:
Please welcome our newest member to the Knights of Columbus!
Each ‘degree’ of the Knights of Columbus is associated with a particular virtue, the fourth being “Patriotism”. Consequently, the 4th Degree is often known as ‘The Patriotic Degree’. The Fourth Degree is frequently regarded as an honorary title with it’s regalia of tuxedos, capes, chapeaux and swords but should rather be thought of in terms of service to church and country, and the goals of the Fourth Degree may be summarized as the promotion of the ideals of Catholicism and Patriotism side by side.
Great news! Congratulations to Sir Knight Tom Yardely on his magnificent achievement in completing his Fourth Degree Exemplification in February. May this success you have achieved be the beginning of many more magnificent achievements in the Knights, vivat Jesus!
Cupid's arrow was a sure hit at the Knights of Columbus Valentine's Day dinner and dance and announcement of the Knight and Family of the Year 2018. Valentine's Day is the perfect time to treat your sweetheart to a first-class dining experience. The KofC did just that by adding some romance and celebrated an early Valentine’s Day with their wives, family and friends! Everyone enjoyed the romantic evening with great food, drinks and laughter. To top off the dinner and in recognition of outstanding excellence, superior performance, accomplishment and dedication Council #6413 Grand Knight Ramiro Ochoa proudly presented the “Knight of the Year” to Leo Farias. Also a certificate for the “Family of the Year” was presented to Dempsey “Butch” and Suzan Rowe in recognition for their distinguished honor and commitment to the Knights of Columbus Council #6413 Portland, Texas. Butch and Suzan are known for their involvement and commitment to the Knights and parish as well as to our community. Your brother Knights, family and friends congratulate you! Vivat Jesus!!
VIEW ALL OUR EVENT PICS ON OUR OLMC WEB PAGE LOCATED ON THE FLICKR TAB!!
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
MARCH 2019 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
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The red rose symbolizes many different meanings. In general it portrays beauty, passion, courage and respect. It says congratulations, I love you and shows a sincere love. It is viewed as a symbol of deep romantic love and desire.In Christianity, the red rose is a symbol of Jesus' blood and the suffering that he went through during His crucifixion. In lieu of our traditional Valentine’s Party at the Parish Hall, twenty-nine had a grand time and enjoyed fine cuisine at the Downtown Grill in Corpus Christi on Valentine’s Day. All the ladies received red roses. Our thanks to Brother Greg, although not able to make it, for making the arrangements.…. . DiVivat Jesus!!
Brother Knightʼs, please review the monthly 2018 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 SUPPORT YOUR COOKING TEAM!!
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 SUPPORT YOUR COOKING TEAM!!
KofC 2019 Cooking TEAMS
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Holidays
“A” Al Saathoff
Knights of Columbus Council #6413 and Assembly #2781
Portland, Texas
“An Angel is not only a set of wings, but also a set of hands to guide us through life. May the Angels always be by your side”
Sending Our Prayers, Good Thoughts, And Well Wishes For A Successful 2019 Convention!
Rev. B.J. AubertineRev .C.J. AubryRev. Joseph BergerRev. F. CroattoRev. Herald PalmerRev. Vincent PatriziSir Knight Dcn John SutherlandSir Knight Percy ArmentorSir Knight Brian CassarlySir Knight David CassarlySir Knight A.J. CessacSir Knight Gerald GansleSir Knight Pete HermannSir Knight Joe HornSir Knight Alton JonesSir Knight Al KollajaSir Knight Victor Lara Jr.Sir Knight Alfred MatochaSir Knight Gene E. MatochaSir Knight Edwin PolingSir Knight Jose PosasSir Knight Duane Reed
Treasured in our hearts you’ll stay, until we meet again some day, may God hold you in the palm of his hands, Rest in Peace.... Remembering our
Brother Knights:Sir Knight Percy SabedraSir Knight Arturo VasquezSir Knight Kenneth VogesBrother Knight Victor ArrisolaBrother Knight William CochranBrother Knight Carlos GonzalesBrother Knight Earl HillerBrother Knight John LucyBrother Knight William MatochaBrother Knight Zeph PeaseBrother Knight Richard PhillipsonBrother Knight Cyril PiazzaaBrother Knight Santiago RodriquezBrother Knight Joe RolandBrother Knight Daniel SaathoffBrother Knight Michael SherlockBrother Knight Richard ShultsBrother Knight Mario SolisBrother Knight Joseph StrainBrother Knight Robert SutherlandBrother Knight Frank VanecekBrother Knight David Wendland Jr.
2019 TEXAS STATE KofC CONVENTION AD
To join the Knights of Columbus you have to be a man of 18 years of age as of your last birthday, and a Practical Catholic in communion with the Holy See.
What does it mean to be a "practical" Catholic in communion with the Holy See?Practical Catholic guidelines have been established to assist in judging the practical Catholicity of an applicant or member. The main components of this requirement may be described as follows:
The practical Catholic in union with the Holy See is one who, in general, regulates his life according to the teachings of Christ and the Church, and endeavors to observe the commandments of God and of the Church.
A practical Catholic strives to have a greater knowledge of the teachings of Christ and his Church's authority (vested in the Supreme Pontiff, the hierarchy and clearly united with him) to teach, govern and sanctify the faithful.
A practical Catholic gives material and moral support to the Church and her works on all levels, promoting the programs of the parish and diocese and comes to the aid of the missions, the needy, the underprivileged; espousing and advancing the just causes of minority groups; endeavoring to eliminate unjust discrimination, prejudice, etc.; supporting the Church in her defense of marriage and family life and in her crusades against divorce, abortion, pornography and all the evils of today.
If a practical Catholic marries outside the Church, that is, contrary to the laws of the Church, he ceases to be a practical Catholic and hence may not be a member of the Knights of Columbus. A man who, living in a valid marriage, obtains a civil divorce and remarries outside the Church ceases to be a practical Catholic and hence loses his right to join or continue in the Order of the Knights of Columbus. If his former marriage is declared null by the Church and he remarries validly according to the Church's laws, he may be reinstated into the Order.
A Catholic who is a member of a forbidden, secret society is not a practical Catholic and hence may not become or continue to be member of the Knights of Columbus.
Joining the Knights of Columbus can change your life. As a Knight, you have the opportunity to strengthen your parish, give back to your community, grow in your faith and gain exclusive access to our portfolio of top-quality insurance products to financially protect your family. Councils conduct many programs that support your parish and community. By joining your local council does not mean that you need to sacrifice quality time with your family.
If you’re interested in helping those in need in your parish and community, strengthening your parish and your familial relationships, growing in your faith, and gaining exclusive access to top-quality insurance protection for you and your family, then consider joining the Knights of Columbus.
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KNIGHT RECRUITMENT: SATURDAY 30TH 5:30 PM MASS and SUNDAY 31ST 8:30 AM, 11 AM AND 5 PM MASSES
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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.
COUNCIL OFFICERS
Grand Knight ………………Deputy Grand Knight ……..Chaplain ……………………Chancellor …………………Recorder ……………….…..Treasure …………………...Financial Secretary ……….Advocate …………………..Warden …………………….Faithful Friar…………..……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 YoungFr. Pitor KozielEddie 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 ColumbusGrand Knight Council No. 64131008 AustinPortland, TX. 78374
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