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The Communicator Knights of Columbus
Immaculate Conception Council 11991, Goose Creek, SC
Volume 20, Issue 01 Senior Editor: Steve Ekhaml & Editor: Lenny Tittle July 2017
Grand Knight’s Message
Brothers,
The new fraternal year is upon us as we start with an Admissions Degree and Business Meeting on
Thursday July 6th, starting at 6:00 PM. I look forward to meeting our newest members as they progress into our
Brotherhood by completing the Admissions Degree. And, as usual, I look forward to seeing you all again at our
meeting and socializing after the meeting have ended.
Our Council has filled out the ranks of Officers and some Directors and Chair positions have been filled
but we still have many open positions. I urge all of you to consider taking on the task of filling these open
positions and working on behalf of our Council. We will have a list of all these open positions available to
review at our meeting on July 6th.
While you may be new to such tasks as are required for the Director or Chairmen jobs, rest assured that
you will have great counsel and advice from those who have performed so admirably in the past. Although my
role as Grand Knight is still in its fledgling stage, I also have benefited from background assistance and advice
from some of our Past Grand Knights. This “fraternity” and willingness to help is a hallmark of our
Brotherhood as members of the Knights of Columbus. Our motto of Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism
stands out so frequently as Brother Knights reach out a hand to help and give advice to their Brother Knights as
they share what they have learned from filling those positions before us. So you will not be taking a risk as you
stand to assume a new role in your Council. Your Brother Knights will stand in support and will have your
back.
Know also that the leadership skills and the knowledge, skills and ability that you learn and acquire will
stay with you not just for work in our Council, but in your professional career as well. Being a member of the
Knights of Columbus and working in a leadership position is not just a line on your resume, but a clear
indication that you are ready for additional responsibilities as you climb the ladder in your career. You will
notice the change in your ability, and others will notice that as well.
So I urge you to take on one of the open Director or Chairman positions and help your Council grow and
succeed. Take pride in what you do, and how you can contribute.
Vivat Jesus!
Jim Kelly
Grand Knight
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Our Active Military
Prayer for Our Country’s Military
“Protect them from the physical and moral dangers of military life. Keep them close to You and help them
live the Commandments. Lord, Jesus, give them courage to serve their Country with honor and dignity. Be
with them when they are in danger strengthening them when they face hardships. And Lord, grant that,
when their service is finished, they may return to us sound in mind, body and soul. In particular, we
remember those who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their fellow man and Country. Amen.”
Good of the Order (Good of the Order is refreshed from previous Business & O&D Meetings)
Please keep in your prayers for healing and spiritual support:
Remy Silva, John and Wilma Sheil, Dick Koehler, Sandra Lareau, Rebecca Kelly, Joan Kelly Gomma,
Warren Schepisi & John Vohs
Almighty and Eternal God, You are the everlasting health of those who believe in You.
Hear us for Your sick servants for whom we implore the aid of Your tender mercy,
that being restored to bodily health, they may give thanks to You in Your Church.
Through Christ our Lord, Amen
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July 2017 Birthdays & Anniversaries Our Birthdays:
1 – Reginald Moreno; 1 – Thomas Tisso; 7 – Russell Cooper; 8 – Mark Phillips; 8 – Anastacio Villauz;
10 – Chris Totolo; 11 – Mike Heitzler; 12 – Don Flowers; 15 – Wendell Bunton; 17 – Miguel Campos;
17 – Lenny Tittle; 19 – Joseph Netto; 21 – Paul Reese; 23 – John Barbosa 23 – Jamie Fernandez; 24 – John
Flinn; 24 – Daryl Lareau; 26 – Scott Balsitis; 28 – Nazario Yangco; 29 – Ron Synder; 30 – Socrates Tinga;
31 – Dominic Dermine; 31 – Thomas Stanfill
Our Anniversaries:
1 - Lenny Tittle & Cristina Zuniga; 4 - Gordon & Virginia Stevenson; 4 - Chad & Joy Huber;
6 - John & Wilma Shiel; 11 - Harold & Christine Phillips; 15 - John & Cherie Mallon
General Announcements: Mark your calendars! See your Council’s events on our Uknight web page
http://www.kofcknights.org/councilsite/index.asp?CNO=11991
July 2017
July 6 Admission Degree & Business Meeting ICC/CC 6:00 PM
July 15 3rd Saturday Rosary at the Women’s Center West Ashley 8:00 AM
July 16 Service Sunday 9:30 Mass / Blood Drive
July 20 Council Social Patriotic Theme ICC/CC 6:30 PM
July 23 Knight’s Breakfast ICC/CC 8:30 – 11:30 AM
July 27 Officers & Director’s Meeting ICC/CC 7:00 PM
June Awards Knight of the Month June 2017 Family of the Month June 2017
Stanley ‘Marty’ Kozakiewicz Nazario & Cristeta Yangco
Remember-Knights proud of their membership will wear their name badges
anytime they are at Church
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Admission Degree Team
Please consider becoming an active member of the Admission Degree team and be the first to welcome
new members into our Fraternal Order. All positions require a backup and currently our Council needs
additional team members. The positions of the Admission Degree Team are as follows:
Grand Knight - Lengthy vocal position. Opens the degree from the podium.
Warden - Minimal vocal lines. Leads the candidates to the Council Chamber and presents them to the
Chancellor.
Inside Guard - Starts the proceedings.
Chancellor - The degree is centered about this position.
Deputy Grand Knight - Mainly in the middle of the degree.
Aids/ Guards - Escorts the inductees in. No vocals involved. These positions are very rewarding in spirit
and fellowship.
Sound Man – Minimal parts.
What are the requirements to be an Admission Degree Team member? Be a Third Degree Knight. All positions
have a written script to follow. Please consider volunteering to participate in this vital function for OUR
Council 11991. Contact Chancellor Frank Strunk, Council Ceremonials Director
Be part of our Team!
Culture of Life Activities July 15th is the next 3rd Saturday Priests for Life Rosary at the Charleston Women’s Center 1312 Ashley River
Road Charleston (West Ashley) at 8:00 AM!
TAKE A STAND FOR LIFE!
40 Days for Life campaign dates are September 27th to November 5th. The Campaign will cover the operating
hours of the Charleston Women’s Center daily from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m. Immaculate Conception Church will have
their special day. More later-
Earn Your Ace Wings!
Pro Life without Apology, without Compromise and without Exception!
All Catholics are eligible to earn this distinctive Pro Life ACE Wings! To qualify, simply participate in five
separate Pro Life events such as Sidewalk Counseling & Rosaries (Women’s Center), Pro Life Masses &
Rosaries, Volunteer work at Women’s Pregnancy Centers, Special Olympics Volunteering, working or
volunteering at hospice, nursing homes or veterans centers and many more. Contact SK John Flinn for more
details on how to ern your ACE Wings lapel pin.
From Immaculate Conception Respect Life Ministry:
Please save this date: Saturday, September 16, 2017, for the Family and Respect Life Workshop in Columbia,
SC. We will carpool from Immaculate Conception Church. If you need a ride please let me know. Thanks and blessings. Annette 843-708-2498
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District Deputy’s Message
Let’s see now I got your council’s installation done; (check), and I just returned from being installed
myself (24 June 17) in Blythewood; (check). So that means it is now time to start off the new fraternal year! I
would like to think that ALL of South Carolina will be watching our smoke as we set out to do best as always!
I hope that we start out running and begin our year with an Admission Degree (1st) to set the tone. I have
high hopes in your council – and I expect to see a STAR Council this time. Over and over I go to the State
convention and we smoke the other districts with our awards, but not the STAR. So I am very optimistic that
there will be a wind change this year, and it’ll happen. But this means that we need all of our members (not just
a small group of men) helping with the recruitment efforts, and like everything else we do as Knights it is not a
“me” event - it is a “WE” event.
To help us achieve the STAR we will be getting a new Field Agent very soon – Mr. Brandon Chambers.
Most of us know him as the District Deputy prior to me, and believe me he is eager to start (and talking with
Robert Boni he has already completed a policy and he isn’t even certified to sell insurance yet!). I expect that
you will all have the chance to meet and greet with him soon because as he sure wants to see you all.
July is always the 1st chance that the new Grand Knight gets to meet the other new GK’s at the Grand
Knight’s Workshop on the 22nd of July. I feel that this is an excellent training opportunity for the Deputy Grand
Knight and any other members that desire to become a GK in the future (no matter what their positions in the
council may be). So consider this as your invitation – talk with your Grand Knight and make arrangements to
carpool (the meeting after the meeting (going home in the car) is GREAT always).
As always I plan to be at your meetings. If ever you need to contact me email is my best tool –
[email protected] – but since I work if you call me please leave me a voice mail message and I will call
you back (843-830-5939). Since I know that my right side (thumb and elbow) is going to be operated on soon
so I may not be as perky as I want to be, but I really do enjoy seeing and talking with you all.
Pray for us all Brothers.
Vivat Jesus!
Pat Davis
District 13
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Our Knights in Action
Highway Clean Up
On June 17, our Council members gathered at the Community Center for our quarterly Highway Clean
Up work party. Our Council is assigned a two mile stretch of St. James Avenue for a mile east and west of our
church. Following the work detail, we gathered in the Community Center for breakfast and fellowship. Special
thanks go to our cooks Grand Knight Jim Kelly and Frank Strunk & crew.
Highway Clean Up Schedule
September 9, 2017 & December 9, 2017
Pack the Van Event! All Masses July 15 & 16
Our Council will be holding our quarterly Food for Families Food Drive prior to all Masses on this
weekend. All food and monetary donations will go to serve the needy of our parish and our
community. Our Partner in Charity - Helping Hands of Goose Creek is especially in need of canned
fruit, meats and sides as well as general toiletries. Please be generous.
Remember that our Council receives a rebate of $100.00 for each 1,000 pounds of food donated. Last
fraternal year the Council received a rebate of $3000.00 which will be put to use in our other
charitable actions!
If you give some of your own food to feed those who are hungry and to satisfy the needs of those
who are humble, then your light will rise in the dark, and your darkness will become
as bright as the noonday sun. Isaiah 58:10
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Council Knights Welcome A New Immaculate Conception Parishioner
In June, Council 11991 Knights welcomed a new parishioner to Immaculate Conception Church. Knight
Larry Latta realized he had a new neighbor and through conversations with MaryAnn Caffery discovered she
was a recent arrival from Houston, Texas. Mary had purchased a home a few doors down from Larry and he
discovered she was in need of some assistance to move her household goods from storage into her new home.
Larry got in touch with Council Officers and in our usual expediency, the Council formed a work party
to get the job done on Wednesday June 28th. They met MaryAnn at her storage facility and over the course of
the next six hours, loaded a twenty-six foot Uhaul truck and transported the first load. The move was completed
on the next morning with the final load.
The Knights welcomed MaryAnn to the parish and invited her to attend our next Social on Thursday
July 21 to meet the rest of the Council members and their families.
Special thanks to parishioner Jeff Synder who joined in the effort. Jeff is not a Knight but through our
actions may soon be one.
Pictured left to right are: Ron Synder, MaryAnn Caffery, Tom Arnold,
Larry Latta, Jeff Snyder & Michael Cousino,
St. Francis Caracciolo Café
Council 11991 members and wives volunteer at the St. Francis Caracciolo Café every
second Tuesday serving from 11:30 – 1:30 at the Community Center of the Immaculate
Conception Church. The Café is a Soup Kitchen Ministry that serves the homeless, needy
and lonely people of the community. The café offers food and fellowship. Come join us and
volunteer!
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Walmart II Tootsie Roll Drive
On June 30 – July 2, Knights of our Council conducted their second Tootsie Roll Drive at the Super
Center Walmart in Goose Creek. The drive started out shaky due to inclement weather, but we persisted and
over a hot Saturday & Sunday managed a great drive. Thanks go out to the Walmart management for hosting
the drive and many thanks to the generosity of our community members who donated to support our anchor
charities of Special Olympics and Berkeley Citizens.
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Ongoing Events
These three Ongoing Events are chaired by our very own SK John Flinn:
EYEGLASSES FOR THE NEEDY – Our Council’s partnership continues with the Lion’s Club in collecting old or
disused eyeglasses and cases in usable condition. At last report, the Council collected 129 eyeglasses and 84 cases. If you
have some available for donation, please bring them to church with you and deposit them in the receptacle in the
Vestibule.
STAMPS FOR SISTERS OF THE HOLY CROSS – This is another Ongoing Program with the Council. The stamps
we collect and donate are sent to The Sisters of the Holy Cross in Notre Dame, Indiana. They have in their quarterly
publication gratefully acknowledged the donations we have made to their Ministry with the Poor. Please continue to
support this ministry and encourage others to help us. Place used postage stamps in the receptacle in the vestibule of our
church.
TABS FOR THE RONALD MCDONALD HOUSE – At last report, we are currently working on the 177th gallon of
tabs. All those individuals that participate in this ministry clearly demonstrate their compassion for others. My brother
Knights that provide tabs are some of the greatest people I know. Please communicate to those people who provide you
with tabs our appreciation. Bring your pull tabs with you to any of our meetings or socials and give them to SK John
Flinn.
Blood Drive
Our longstanding partnership with the American Red
Cross continues! Contact Joe O’Saben to volunteer for
either the sign up day or the day of the Blood Drive.
July 8 & 9 Sign Up
July 16 Donation Drive
Council members visit our veterans at the
Ralph H. Johnson VA Medical Center in
downtown Charleston every Thursday. We
celebrate Mass with Father Lawrence
Abara at noon and then visit with resident
veteran patients. For more information
contact GK Jim Kelly or Warden Michael
Della Croce.
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Knights of Columbus St. Francis Caracciolo Assembly 3697, Goose Creek, SC
Excerpts from the July 2017 The Knight Courier
Faithful Navigator’s Message
A Man’s Country is Not a Certain Area of land, of Mountains, Rivers, and Woods, but it is a Principle. Patriotism is Loyalty to that Principle.
The Patriotic Degree is the ultimate completion of the journey into the Knights of
Columbus. A journey that upon completion, awards you the honors of full Knighthood into our
Order and the respect of being addressed as Sir Knight.
Religiously devoted and patriotically proud, the Fourth Degree members always stand
firm is support of the order while proudly serving the Country. They show unwavering support
of the faith while honoring the legacy of Knighthood.
History was achieved at Immaculate Conception on Monday, June 12, 2017 when the
Charter Officers of the St Francis Caracciolo Assembly 3697 for the 2017-2018 Fraternal Year
were installed by the District Master Sir Knight Thomas Monahon PSD. Names that will be
forever archived in the record books of the State of South Carolina Knights of Columbus. A
truly solemn and moving occasion to witness when the charges of each position were read to
each Officer.
An idea that surfaced in November 2016 to establish a new Assembly finally became a
reality on that Monday evening. In the preceding 6 months prior to the installation, Assembly
3697 has already become more and more recognized throughout the State of South Carolina due
to the numerous activities of the Honor and Color Guard. The District Master was very
impressed by the members support and the hospitality that was exemplified during his stay. He
was overwhelmed by the ethnic diversity of our membership which only reflects back on the
participating Councils that make up our membership. Brothers Knights, together there is no
mountain we cannot conquer. I wish all of the Councils and especially the members of the St
Francis Caracciolo Assembly 3697 a very prosperous and rewarding fraternal year.
Interested in joining our Order? Talk to a Sir Knight of his personal experiences of
belonging to an Order unlike any other. The requirements are that you need to be a Third
Degree Knight “In Good Standing”.
Vivat Jesus!
Steven Gearhart PGK
Faithful Navigator
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More Assembly 3697 news…
“As the visible arm of the Knights of Columbus, we are committed to the preservation of our
Church, our Order and to the many nations where Knights serve. We serve as examples of
Christ’s presence in the world.”
Members of the Patriotic Degree are an integral part of our Order and serve our
Brother Knights by:
Conducting various educational program
Honoring Knights and their families during times of tragedy and loss
Encouraging active participation in important programs of our Order
The Catholic Church dedicates the month of July to the Precious Blood of Jesus, which was "shed for the many,
for the remission of sins" (Mt 26:28). The Feast of the Precious Blood, established by Pope Pius IX in 1849, is
celebrated each year on the first Sunday of July. Like the Sacred Heart of Jesus, the subject of Catholic
devotion in June, the Precious Blood has long been venerated for its role in our redemption. This is truly an
awesome thought: Our physical nature is united to God through the Person of Jesus Christ. When we venerate
Christ's Precious Blood or His Sacred Heart, we aren't making an idol out of Creation; we are worshiping the
One True God Who so loved the world that He gave His Only Begotten Son to save us from everlasting death.
The Sword & The Shield
If you are interest in completing your Knights of Columbus journey by being
exemplified in the Patriotic Degree, contact Sir Knight Steve Gearhart or Sir
Knight Mike Cousino of our St. Francis Caracciolo Assembly 3697. The 75th
Patriotic Degree Exemplification will be held on September 30, 2017:
St. Joseph Catholic Church, 1695 Raoul Wallenberg Boulevard
Charleston, South Carolina.
If you would enjoy reading more about Assembly
3697’s news and events, contact SK Michael Cousino,
editor, to be included in his distribution of the Assembly
Newsletter: The Knight Courier.
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Council 11991 Monthly Calendar July 2017
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Immaculate Conception Council 11991
Officers and Directors Fraternal Year 2017-2018
Officers
Chaplain Reverend Binil Attappattu CRM 843 572-1270
Grand Knight SK James Kelly 843 819-9190 [email protected]
Deputy Grand Knight Joseph O’Saben 843 364-7352 [email protected]
Chancellor SK Frank Strunk 843 797-8268 [email protected]
Financial Secretary SK Marty Kozakiewicz PGK 843 572-1645 [email protected]
Recorder SK Michael Arcady 843 697-1629 [email protected]
Treasurer SK Ed Cavadias 843 297-2079 [email protected]
Advocate SK John Flinn PGK 843 863-0659 [email protected]
Warden SK Michael Della Croce 843 557-3309 [email protected]
Inside Guard Terry Harrington 910-391-2263 [email protected]
Outside Guard Daryl Lareau 843 513-6351 [email protected]
3rd Year Trustee Lenny Tittle 843 824-2495 [email protected]
2nd Year Trustee SK Steven Gearhart PGK 843 797-6296 [email protected]
1st Year Trustee SK Michael Cousino PGK 843 607-1007 [email protected]
Lecturer SK Joseph Schepisi 301-643-4377 [email protected]
Directors
Program Director Joseph O’Saben 843 364-7352 [email protected]
Church Fred Anchetta 843-566-5243 [email protected]
Assistant VACANT
Community VACANT
Assistant VACANT
Council VACANT
Assistant VACANT
Culture of Life John Flinn 843 863-0659 [email protected]
Assistant Tim Kenefick 843-569-5277 [email protected]
Family Frank Bautista 843-764-3303 [email protected]
Assistant VACANT
Youth Jonathan Fischer 843-609-8937 [email protected]
Assistant Tom Arnold 843-873-2922 [email protected]
Editor’s Note:
This is my first attempt at publishing our newsletter. Thank you for your patience. As you can see, I have changed
the format from columned publisher to a full page format, which I hope you will find easier to read.
Remember, this publication is YOUR newsletter and all of our Council members are free to submit articles or
information but the editors have the final say on content due to space.
Your feedback is welcome. Simply click the Reply button on your email and your input should reach me.
Peace!
