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TTHHEE NNOORRFFOOLLKK KKNNIIGGHHTT January 2016 Knights of Columbus
Volume 36, No. 7 Norfolk, Virginia – Council 367
“The First Council In The South” – 1898
Knights of Columbus, Council 367 meetings are held
the 1st and 3
rd Wednesday of each month beginning
promptly at 7:30 p.m.
The Norfolk Knight is published by and for the membership of
Knights of Columbus, Norfolk, Va. Council 367. The views
expressed therein are not necessarily those of the Knights of
Columbus. It is published monthly to inform the membership and
auxiliary on issues of concern. The publication is posted on the
Council’s website at kofc367.org and can be mailed to members
free of charge, upon request. Comments may be mailed to:
Editor, 5201 Kennebeck Ave., Norfolk, VA 23513.
COMING UP AT
“THE FIRST COUNCIL IN THE SOUTH”
January 1: HAPPY NEW YEARS January 6: Business Meeting 2
nd Degree
January 8: Friday Night Social (Ladies Aux) January 10: Knights United Mass (SPX) 8 AM January 12: Ladies Auxiliary Meeting January 13: SPX NEST Jan 13-20 January 15: 4
th Degree Pot Luck (All Invited)
January 15: CPR class 7 PM January 17: Fabulous Family Breakfast January 18: MLK HOLIDAY January 18: SPX NEST (Prepare Dinner 5:30 PM) January 20: Social Meeting January 22: Friday Night Social January 23: Free Throw Competition (TBD) January 29: Friday Night Social Grand Knight’s Message
Brothers, Families, and Friends of Council 367,
The Month of December started with many of our
Brother still basking in glow from the success of our 5th
Annual Oyster Roast. But, we have not lost our incredible
momentum.
Once again, let’s reflect on how our recent and
upcoming events support the four principles that guide our
Order:
Charity: We have received requests to provide 11
‘John Dailey Memorial’ Holiday Food Baskets for
Christmas. Again, we hope that these efforts will go a long
way to make a little better Christmas for some local families
during these challenging times. Our Council has been
blessed with incredibly generous Brothers, Family and
Friends. Thank you for generously donating food and funds
for the wonderful program. Thank you to Past Grand Knight
John Escuadra for coordinating this program.
We wrapped up our Coats for Kids Drive. We have
a good number of new and gently used coats for local
families. I will provide report with an exact number of coats
provided after I complete the shopping for coats with the
funds donated. Thank you to all who donated and
participated in our fundraising efforts.
See Grand Knight’s Message, Page 3
Council Activities
We survived a very busy December and had a great
turnout for our Christmas Decoration and Pot Luck. Also,
thanks to all who helped prepare food and offered their time
at the Christ the King and Blessed Sacrament NESTs.
KNIGHTS UNITED AT MASS – The Knights
United at Mass will be held on January 10 at St. Pius X at
0800. Come celebrate Mass with Fr. Nixon and the SPX
parishioners. Please support this as it is a great recruiting tool
for new members.
NORFOLK EMERGENCY SHELTER TEAM
(NEST) – St Pius X will be holding their NEST from January
13-20. We have changed the date on when we will be
preparing and serving dinner. It is now January 18th
. Please
come out and support to help feed the homeless.
4TH
DEGREE POTLUCK & CPR CLASS –
Assembly 1162 will be hosting their Holiday potluck on
January 15th
at the Council at 6PM. All are invited and meat
will be provided. At 7PM, a Norfolk Firefighter will be
teaching a CPR class to all who’d like to learn or refresh their
memories on how to conduct CPR. This is not for a
certification, but something all should learn.
FREE THROW COMPETITION – Will be held
on January 23rd
location TBD. Bring your sharpshooters out
and qualify them for the District competitions.
SUPER BOWL PARTY – Will be held on
February 7th
and doors open at 4 PM. There’s a $5 charge
this year to help cover costs for the all you can eat party. A
great night of Football, Friendship, Fun, and Frosty Foam.
See Council Activities, Page 3
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Knight of the Month
December was another extremely busy month full
of Holiday cheer. We could not have completed our events
so successfully without the participation of Our Knight of
the Month for January 2016. He has consistently been active
and involved providing his amazing support. He can always
be counted on to lend a much needed helping hand.
It is my pleasure to announce our Knight of the Month for
January 2016 is Brother Barry Fitzgibbons.
Congratulations!
Vivat Jesus,
Rod
Family of the Month
Our Family of the Month for January 2016 can be
found supporting numerous Council events. To note a few:
They teamed up to handle the large, thirsty crowd at our
Oyster Roast. They were also very helpful at the Special
Olympics Roller Skating event and donated coats for our
Coats for Kids drive. They attend St Pius X and he is our
Council’s newest Fourth Degree Knight after his
exemplification ceremony in October and she is a member of
the Ladies Auxiliary.
I am pleased to announce our Family of the Month
for January 2016 is Thomas and Toni Ziemba.. Thanks so
much for all you do for our Council.
Congratulations!
Vivat Jesus,
Rod
Grand Knight’s Message, from Page 1
Our first event of December was serving dinner for
the NEST Program at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church.
Our NEST Program participation continues by closing out
December 2015 at Christ the King Catholic Church and in
mid-January 2016 at St, Pius X Catholic Church.
Patriotism: On December 20th
, the Military Arch
Bishop celebrated Mass at Our Lady of Victory Chapel on
board Naval Station Norfolk. Knights from Council 367 and
Fourth Degree Assembly 1162 proudly represented our local
councils.
Unity: On December 13th,
numerous Knights
including representation from Assembly 1162 in regalia
participated in Knights United at Mass at Christ the King
Catholic Church.
Fraternity: Friends and family of our Council
showed off the outstanding culinary skills at the Christmas
Potluck Dinner as the food was absolutely fantastic and a
good time was had by all. Two days later the Christmas
spirit was still ringing through the cooler temperatures as
Santa visited the Council for our Fabulous Sunday Family
Breakfast. We served over 90 patrons who came in hungry
but left satisfied. Thanks to our Worthy Chancellor, Larry
Forsythe for doing a great job organizing these events. Of
course, Thank you to our amazing Kitchen Crew for another
outstanding job!
Go! Make a difference...
Vivat Jesus,
Rod Watson
Council Activities, from Page 1
LENTEN FISH FRIES – They’ll start on February
12th
and go for six weeks. We’re still short of some
volunteers to form a team. Please consider helping out with
this worthwhile fund raiser. All proceeds go to funding the
Norfolk Schools Luncheon for the intellectual disability kids.
FABULOUS FAMILY BREAKFAST &
FRIDAY NIGHT SOCIALS – What a great turnout for the
December breakfast with Santa Claus (aka Kathy Grimm).
Please support the next one on January 17th
. Also the Friday
Night Socials will be back starting on January 8th. The
socials are a great way to relax after the week with some
delicious food and friendly fellowship. Let’s put a little
warmth in our lives and get out this winter and start
socializing with your Brothers and their families.
HAPPY NEW YEARS TO ALL OF YOU!
Vivat Jesus,
John Person
THE ROSARY
The Prayers: Sign of the Cross, Apostle Creed, six Our
Fathers, fifty-three Hail Marys, six Glory Be’s, five Fatima
Prayers, a Hail Holy Queen, and Let Us Pray.
The Mysteries: Joyful, Sorrowful, Luminous, and Glorious.
Joyful Mysteries: Annunciation, Visitation, Nativity,
Presentation in the Temple, and Finding Jesus in the Temple.
Sorrowful Mysteries: Agony in the Garden, Scourging at
the Pillar, Crowning with Thorns, Carrying the Cross, and the
Crucifixion.
Luminous Mysteries: Baptism of our Lord, Wedding of
Cana, Proclamation of the Kingdom of God, Transfiguration,
and Institution of the Eucharist.
Glorious Mysteries: Resurrection, Ascension, Descent of the
Holy Spirit, Assumption, and Coronation.
How Often Do You Pray It? A good question for yourself!
How Often Should You Pray It? Another good question.
NEVER BE TO BUSY TO NOT PRAY THE ROSARY!
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*500 Club Winner*
December .. Dan Schmidt
*100 Club Winners*
Larry Forsythe, Tom Wedeking
John Ruedisueli, Bob Stilson
Barbara Sweeney
Remember, drawings are held at our Social Meeting on the
3rd
Wednesday of each month. For more information, see
the form at the bottom of Page 7.
COMING UP IN FEBRUARY AT
“THE FIRST COUNCIL IN THE SOUTH”
February 3: Business Meeting 1st Degree February 5: Friday Night Social February 7: Super Bowl Party 4 PM ($5 entry) February 9: Ladies Auxiliary Meeting February 10: ASH WEDNESDAY February 12: Lenten Fish Fry February 14: Knights United Mass at Sacred Heart February 15: PRESIDENTS DAY February 17: Social Meeting February 19: Lenten Fish Fry February 20: District Free Throw (TBD) February 21: Fabulous Family Breakfast
February 26: Lenten Fish Fry
Ladies Auxiliary to the Knights
of Columbus Council #367 Ladies Auxiliary – Next meeting: January 12 at
6:30 in the Social Hall
Now that the holidays are over, the Ladies Auxiliary
will resume their regular schedule of events by hosting a soup
and sandwich supper for the Friday night social on January 8.
We will serve a variety of soups and paninis. Please come
out and support the ladies in their efforts to raise funds for
local charities.
Because of the holiday hustle and bustle we did not
have a social meeting in December. We will determine at the
January meeting where we will hold the Ladies social
meeting for January.
Planning has begun to hold a Paint Party as a fund
raiser in February or March. The event will be open to the
public and reservations will need to be made in advance. We
will limit the event to 40 or 50 people. Heavy hors-d’voeures
and all paint materials will be included in the price for the
event and alcoholic beverages will be available for purchase.
I have never attended one of these parties but I am told by
those who have attended that they are a lot of fun. More
information will follow as the date and arrangements are
finalized so watch the newsletter and Facebook page.
Membership is open to all spouses, adult daughters,
and mothers of Knights. Please consider membership and
come join the fun. Winter has arrived so stay safe and keep
warm.
The Ladies wish all of you and your families a
Happy New Year.
Linda Pressler
President
Financial Secretary Report Greetings Brothers.
Dues notices as well as requests for update
information and Fraternal Survey activity were sent out
after Thanksgiving. If you did not receive these yet, please
contact me. Thank you to those that have already paid and
responded.
Vivat Jesus,
Mike Atkinson
Financial Secretary
Columbus Club Report
Brothers, Family, and Friends,
Our last meeting was on December 30th
. It was
noted that our next meeting will be March 30th
and elections
will be held in a Special Meeting on May 25th. The
Nominating Committee will be empaneled at the March
meeting with the goal of presenting a Slate no later than
April 25th. Now is the time to think about running for a
Columbus Club Office.
Vivat Jesus, Mike Atkinson Columbus Club President
Ordination Anniversary!
Rev Matthias Lusembo 01-18-1981
Thank you for spreading the Gospel for 35 years!
Newsletter Patrons
We appreciate your donations to keep the Newsletter going
and also to defer cost to the Council for production and
mailing. This will be the last Newsletter to list the 2015
Newsletter Patrons. Starting in February, the 2016 Patrons
will be listed. Hope to see your name there again. Thanks!
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Sick and Deceased
We pray for those listed below prior to
each Council Meeting and ask that each
Brother also remember them in their
prayers and at Mass:
Jeffery Ackom Karen Ackom William Bechtel
Randy Blair Brian Brennan Dr Fred D. Brown
Margaret Butler Bill Carr Jane Coleman
Mallory Cootes Louise Cornetta Anne Costis
Ron DeVita Virginia DeVita Earnest Dailey
Daniel Dowd Sr Philip Escuadra John Federanich
Brae Folsom Paul Forsythe Don Fuss
Tony Garcia Chris Geisler Joe Grimm
Kathy Grimm Fr. Vin Ilan Steve Jones
Kenyon Family Kupchik Family Patricia Marchand
Jack Michalski Hannah Morris J.R. Morris
Emily Worley Moter Alan Neary Dan Owens
Karen Owens Cindy Pakins Phil Perez
Viola Person Shannon Pico Betty Priester
Wendy Rankin Anthony Rossi Liz Schuster
Fred Scott Valerie Shaw Jerry Sims
Ben Spasaro Ron Stover Antonio Tiu
Avery Updike Jeff Willacker Travis Zeals
We also pray for the repose of the souls of the departed.
May they rest in peace.
Mercy Escuadra Fr. Bill Dermott
Note: If anyone knows of someone who needs to be
ADDED or REMOVED from our list, please contact Pat
Brennan at (757) 587-0477 or [email protected]
Happy Birthday Brothers & Wives
Nelia Acevedo Joseph D Atkinson 40th
Elizabeth Brasek Patrick B Brennan
Kenneth W Brink 70th Rufino C Cachaper
Steven B Cyrs Raymond L De Cecco
Cynthia DeLucenay Keith E DeLucenay
Neal W Dewing Daniel W Dowd
Richard D Ellington Rev Ralph A Frisch
Benjamin F Hartung George P Mcleod Jr 45th
John T Mello Stephen D Modzelewski
Harrie O Pearson Denise Pousa
Jorge L Pousa 55th
Charles W Scott
Bruce C Shackelford Steven W Summerlin Jr
Robert K Voskuhl Albert M Weatherspoon
Thomas W Wedeking Thomas M Ziemba
Happy belated birthday on November 2nd
to the Lovely and
of course, Jack’s better half, Cindy Michalski! Sorry we
missed the date for the last two years. We felt you were
looking younger, not older. As for Jack, that’s another
story.
Happy Birthday to you all! May you enjoy many more!
8329 Quincy Street
Norfolk, VA 23518
Happy Anniversary!
Sean F & Edna Myers 01-04
Robert L & Violet C Stilson 01-04
Jack F & Cindy Michalski 01-10
Richard D & Betty Priester 01-11
Happy Anniversary to you all! May you enjoy many
more Blessed Years Together!
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2015 NEWSLETTER PATRONS
Acevedo, Mariano S Ancheta, Ben Q Atkinson, Thomas M Barker, Michael P
Blair, Matthew T Bottum, Joseph E Brasek, Thomas P Brennan PGK, Patrick B
Brink PGK, Kenneth W Cachaper, Rufino C Chenette, Tyler P Chronik, Michael N
Cootes, David V Cyrs, Steven B DiRosa Jr., Alfred S Dowd Sr, Daniel W
Dowd, Daniel W Elliott, Truman Ennels, George M Escuadra PGK, John A
Fitzgibbons, Barry M Forsythe, Howard L Gagnon, Phillip R Gagnon, Raphael A
Girtz, Darryl S Glaubke, Andre H Glennon, Brendan K Hartung, Benjamin F
Heslin, John P Holden, Robert H Ilagan, Raul G Joslyn, James A Kocurek Jr, Steven W Kocurek Sr PGK, Steven W Kukanich, Eric G Lademan, Jerome J
Leonard, Michael J Listol, David R Litkowski, Mark Allen Magyar, Mark J
Makar, Peter M Mann, William R Manning, Joshua E McLeod Jr, George P
Meacher, Joseph E Michalski PGK, Jack F Miles Sr., Jesse J Mozelewski PGK, Richard G
Myers, Sean F Nash PGK, Patrick T Nelson, Mark J Nettleton, Edward E
Nichols, Howard L O'Connor, Daniel J Pearson III, Harrie O Person, John F
Petrulis, Albert D Pines, Michael L Pousa PGK, Jorge L Powell Sr, David L
Pressler PGK, James L Priester, Richard D Prietz, Charles M Querol Sr., Moises E Quezon, Antonio C Rejuney, Joseph W Rice III, Charles A Richard, Howard M.
Riggs, Michael J Rimando, Wilfredo V Sama, Tchaa Prosper Schafer, Ronald P
Schultz, Paul M Shaw, James E Simpson, Charlie O J Smith PGK, James L
Smyth III, Francis J Stover, Keith A Stover PGK, Ronald A Summerlin Jr, Steven W
Timby, Jeffrey W Trent Sr, Richard H Upton, Robert Walwyn Sr, Charles A
Watson, Rodney J Webb, Edmond J Webber Jr., Thomas G White, Mark S
Willacker, Jeff A Woodington PGK. Timothy L Zinni PGK, Daniel M
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May the NEW YEAR keep
you in Great Health, Much
Happiness, and the LOVE of
Family & Friends!
Make your New Year’s
Resolution to become a
Better & more Active
KNIGHT!
K O V A R
Norfolk Council 367 KOVAR Campaign 2015 Assisting Virginians with Intellectual Disabilities
Please designate your contribution:
#42569 Combined Federal Campaign #735 Virginia Combined Campaign #8838 United Way
KOVAR has funded over $12 million to furnish group homes, buy buses and vans, educate students, provide employment and to
make life better. KOVAR has also provided over $1.5 million to assist with home loans, the purchase of new group homes, refinance of
existing group homes and with no interest charges.
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Norfolk Council #367 Grand Knight Rod Watson 525-3447 Chaplain Rev. Jim Curran 622-4487 Deputy Grand Knight John Person 675-2107 Chancellor Larry Forsythe 383-2585 Financial Secretary Thomas M. Atkinson 681-2679 Treasurer Charlie Prietz 473-3571 Advocate Edward Isajewicz Jr 623-6348 Warden Mark White 406-1962 Recorder Dan Schmidt 348-5517 Inside Guard Patrick Nash, PGK 402-350-8918 Outside Guard Jay Perez 519-9378 Outside Guard Thomas Ziemba 546-7515 Trustee, 3-Year Ronald P. Schafer, PGK 735-1644 Trustee, 2-Year Steven W. Kocurek, PGK 407-0074 Trustee, 1-Year John A. Escuadra, PGK 639-5628 Lecturer Ken Brink, PGK 285-3178 Council Office 857-6982
Columbus Club President Thomas M. Atkinson 681-2679 Vice President Steven W. Kocurek, PGK 407-0074 Secretary James L. Pressler, PGK 515-5116 Treasurer Jack Michalski, PSD, PGK 962-5825 Registered Agent Jack Michalski, PSD, PGK 962-5825 Trustee Dan Dowd 473-2267 Trustee Charles “O.J.” Simpson 735-2086 Trustee Tim Woodington 630-4635 Rental Agent Charles “O.J.” Simpson 735-2086 Grand Knight Rod Watson 525-3447 Past Grand Knight Ronald P. Schafer, PGK 735-1644
TT HH EE NN OO RR FF OO LL KK KK NN II GG HH TT January 2016 Knights of Columbus
Volume 36, No. 7 Norfolk, Virginia – Council 367
“The First Council In The South” - 1898
2015/2016 Fraternal Year
Council Officers
Committees
Admissions Larry Forsythe 383-2585 Charity Jack Michalski, PSD, PGK 962-5825 Church John A. Escuadra, PGK 639-5628 Community Jay Perez 519-9378 Council Activities John Person 675-2107 Family Christopher Miller 822-6196 Fourth Degree Thomas Wedeking 480-0141 Sick & Fraternal Joe Marasco, PGK 560-4607 General Programs John Person 675-2107 Membership James L. Pressler, PGK 515-5116 Pro Life Raymond Selg 717-1590
Public Relations Patrick Nash, PGK 402-350-8918 KOVAR John A. Escuadra, PGK 639-5628 KCIC/PKD Dan Dowd Sr. 473-2267 Newsletter Editor John Person 675-2107 Retention John A. Escuadra, PGK 639-5628 Steven W. Kocurek PGK 407-0074 Ronald P. Schafer, PGK 735-1644 Special Olympics Sean Myers 401-5712 Youth Ed Webb 944-1682 500 Club Robert Epstein, PGK 857-1938
Knights of Columbus 500 Club
$5 Monthly Dues – Chance to receive $500 Prize, each and every month!!!
Please complete the following to enroll in the Knights of Columbus, Council 367, 500 Club:
Full Name _______________________________________________________________
Street Address ____________________________________________________________
City: ______________________ State: _____________________ Zip: ___________
Phone#:_____________________ Email Address: ________________________________
Please enclose first month’s dues with application. If you wish, advance payments can be made.
(Checks should be made payable to “Norfolk Council 367-500 Club”)
Your permanent number and rules will be mailed/emailed to you. Amount enclosed: _________________
(If you want a specific number call Robert Epstein, 757-857-1938, for availability)
Knights of Columbus, 500 Club, C/O Robert Epstein, PGK, Chairman, 1819 Hunters Trail, Norfolk, VA, 23518
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