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Grand Knight Report
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My Brothers of Council 5803,
The 5803 Fish Fry has become a valuable community service and a
bargain by any standard. We had an amazing turnout this month. For
a change, there was plenty of help with both setup and cleanup. For
those of you who have yet partake, I strongly urge you to come out
and experience great food prepared to perfection by folks who take
great pride in their craft. If cooking is your thing, we can always use a
hand!!
On Tuesday the 28th we honored our dearly departed brothers at the
annual Memorial Mass. Our Celebrant, Fr. Joseph Shea delivered a
wonderful homily that touched on unique element of our Catholic faith.
A very special thanks our brother PGK Al Mc Kinley who helped coor-
dinate the event from the hospital bed. And thanks to our Spiritual
Adviser, Dn. Terence Reibenspies, Herman Conant, George Gnesda and his wife Janice, Cliff
Wirtz, Mariano Robles, Paul Burke, Madoline Wirtz, John MacKenzie and his wife Remy, Normand
Ouellette, Mike Palacios and Robert Smith. Please forgive me if I've missed anyone.
This year’s thanksgiving dinner was fantastic to say the very least. As always, Bob Joyce and Big
John Linscott came in at the crack of dawn to get things started. By midday, the aroma of turkey
filled the neighborhood while a dozen or more brother knights carved the birds and prepared the
side dishes. A good time was had by all. A special thanks to all who took birds home to prepare
and those who helped out in the kitchen.
Most all of you are familiar with the PADS program, where we open the hall to the homeless and
provide them with a hot meal and a comfortable place to sleep for the night. The other evening I
spend the night in support of this noteworthy charity. As I watched my brothers tend to the needs of
the homeless, it struck me how incredibly fortunate I am to be living in greatest Country on earth
and how blessed we all are to belong to an organization that puts The Word of God first and fore-
most. With that said, I want to thank each and every one for your hard work, tenacity and never-
ending devotion to those less fortunate. You are the real heroes of this world, and I am so proud to
have you as my brothers.
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In Gods Image
Our image of God is so deeply ingrained in us, but it is easy for life and the world to corrupt that image. A distorted view of God tends to distort our relationships, which are the foundation of life in this world.
When Jesus invites us to call God Father - like in Our Father who art in heaven - He is inviting us to a very intimate relationship with God, and telling us that the transcendent God of the universe is concerned with the needs of each and everyone of us - give us this day our daily bread.
Jesus is constantly presenting a beautiful image of God our Father. It is only in the context of this true image, that we can fully embrace these words - Thy will be done. Those four words present the greatest challenge of Christianity. We live in a culture that says the meaning of life is to get what we want, and that when we do, we will be happy. We yearn for happiness because we were created for it, so we fall for this disception.
When did you last ask God to advise you about a big or even a little decision in your life:
Every decision we make leads us either toward the peace and happiness we yearn for or away from it.
God invites us into a deep life of prayer so that He can fill us with a peace that nobody can take from us. Invite God into the center of your decision-making process. Seek His will in all things - Thy will be done.
Pray the words Jesus taught us with sincerity and thoughtfulness. Pray in your own words.
Pray as St. Paul tells us, “constantly”.
Vivat Jesu!
Deacon’s Corner
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Motions to be voted on in the December Meeting
1) Motion made by PGK Ron Huerth for $1000 to the niece of PGK Tony Demarco, name of Ange-
lina, 2nd by Bro. Paul Friedaborne
2) Motion made by Fin Sec Will Fernandez for $1000 for the support of Santa Susana Foster
Home to provide baseball equipment, 2nd by PGK Herman Conant
HI: My Brother & Sisters
It has been a rough month of illness and those who passed away. Those who passed away were Mary Menchaca wife of Sammy, her services are pending , brother PGK. Bob Spielman, his broth-er Bill passed away up North and his services were up North. Danny Carnicella born here in Simi and was a terrific member of St. Rose and took care of his dad Peter during his life. My daughter Kellie when he and his brothers and sisters were young, gave them all swimming lessons. We also lost a great member of our Council and a member of St. Rose, Hugh Chisholm. He never held an office or chairman, but he was always there to help our council or at St. Rose and that was Hugh Chisholm, what a loss for us all. To Bernadette and the rest of their family our love and prayers are with them and also those above.
I would like to thank all of my brothers for all prayers during my illness. I am home recouperating thanks again. Those that need our prayers because of illness, at this time are PGK. Bill Alexander who is back in the hospital in the hospital for legs problems, PGK. John Linscott [Lungs] PGK. Al Coster [Heart] Fred Erickson [Heart] are recouperating at home.
Our Love & prayers also to those below PG.K. Tony DeMarco , PGK. Andy Prete, PGK, PGK. Earl Todd, PGK John Linscott, PGK John Mitchell, Rachel , PGK , John’s wife], Bernadette Chisholm, Richard & Susie Case, Cody Gorecki ,Joe & Ginger Trematore , Coleen Small, Pat & Jan Moran, Sal D’Angelo] Charles Miserendinom, Andrew Budinski, Tyler Ritch, Harold (Chris) Levy Jr. Pat Silvestri, Michael Wilkomm, Seth Fabry [Jim’s Grandson] , Afra Rogers {Deceased wife of Brother Ralph Rogers] Colleen Weir [deceased wife of brother Jim], Teri Hodkin’s [Tim,s wife],Dorothy Brusseau [Jerry’s wife], Andrea Griffith & Jacqueline [Mark’s Wife & Mom], Sandy Tortorici [Mike’s Wife], Alberta Tellez [Dave’s wife], Sara Spencer, Jims wife, Lois Huerth, PGK, Ron’s wife, Car-mel Kelly, Kitty Fidermutz, Lonnie Todd’s daughter, Stephanie Sullivan [Dan Zengierski Daughter,] Dorothy Brusseau [George’s wife]Ann Crane [Tony’s wife] Cathy Sullivan, Patrick’s wife, Emily Co-mo, Paul’s wife, Julia Mora, Joe Lopez’s daughter,Peggy Giar-russio [Harold’s wife], Dante Ferrari[ Patrick’s son],Helen [wife] & Chelsea granddaughter of deceased brother Jack White, Dan Lang, Greg Cassidy, and Debbie Hollar.
Please continue praying for our service men and woman, as they serve throughout the world helping to maintain peace and the ideals of our country.
My brother’s if you know of someone in your family, or a friend who is ill health, who needs our prayers, please give us a call, at the phone numbers below to let us know.
Peace and God’s blessings from your Bereavement and Frater-nal Ministry
Peace and God’s blessings from your Bereavement and Frater-nal Ministry.
Bereavement & Fraternal Ministry
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Scrooge Didn’t Believe We can all remember the story of Scrooge and his failure to
believe in the spirit of Christmas. To all but the Scrooges of
the world, the celebration of the birth of Christ brings with it
a warm feeling of family ties, a joy and pleasure that our
faith brings to others.
That same warm feeling comes from owning life insurance.
Just knowing that, because of what you have planned, your
loved ones will have joys and comforts for years to come if
something should happen to you.
I don’t think Scrooge would have believed in life insurance either, but men of good
will do. And the world is a better place because of them. Through life insurance, they
know that comfort and security will not
be for only one day, but instead, a gift
that will provide for their loved ones for
years to come.
This Christmas, give a gift of security
and protection. I hope to hear from you.
Happy and Holy Holidays to all of you,
Willie Romero FICF
Insurance Report
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Homeless Breakfast
There is no Homeless Breakfast in December. Next year we
are scheduled for the 2nd Saturday of each month for the Homeless Breakfast.
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Thanksgiving Day Homeless Lunch
Thank you so much to the Brother Knights and their Ladies who gave up part of their Thanksgiving
and came to the hall to provide a delicious hot meal to those in our community who are less fortu-
nate than us.
Rick Ostrich, Tony Bonomo and their crew cooked up a lunch of salad, eggplant parmesan, Italian
sausage, turkey, pasta and of course, dessert.
We started serving at noon and we finished around 2:00 PM. We served about 60 people.
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Monday Night Football, Food and Fun
Come out on Monday night and watch the games. Doors open at 4:00 and food starts at 5:30. Prices vary depending on the menu and other activities. December 11th– Patriots vs Dolphins December 18th– Falcons vs Buccaneers Christmas– Celebrate the good news!
Do you have extra office space?
Help donate office space or time to our Youth Minister Adam Cross for his work in
psychotherapy. Adam is a Marriage and Family Therapist Registered Intern
#89628 and works for Stillpoint Family Resources seeing teens, adults, couples,
families, and running groups. Adam is supervised by Esther Bleuel, MA, MFT,
MDR (#31181).
We invite you to join thousands in declaring a commitment to valuing and protecting all human life, particularly the most vulnerable in our com-munity. January 20, 2018 Contact: Joel Ferrel (805) 428-1894
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Simi Valley Invited To Par�cipate In Toy Drive
The Knights of Columbus, Simi Valley Council #5803 and Mother Teresa Chris an Service Program
are asking the community to join in the Knights of Columbus Annual Toy Drive to help make sure
every child in Simi Valley has at least one toy for Christmas. Previous years efforts have yielded
enough dona ons to touch the lives of over 500 children and their families. In addi on to the drive
almost 150 families will receive boxes of food that include either a complete ham or turkey dinner
with all the trimmings for their holiday. Our 2017 goal is 1200 toys for the children (ages infant to
16) in this, our major holiday project. In December, the presents collected will be given to the par-
ents of the children, giving them an opportunity to provide their children with something for Christ-
mas. At the same me, children will be treated to a Christmas party complete with a visit from San-
ta, plus games and refreshments, courtesy of the Knights of Columbus, Council #5803, who have
been serving Simi Valley for over 52 years.
The Mother Teresa Chris an Service program at St. Rose of Lima began in the early 1970’s at a me
when Simi Valley was experiencing a building boom. As new houses and businesses appeared, so too
did the urban poor whose income could not keep up with the growing economy. The parish re-
sponded by providing food and clothing where needed and throughout the years has expanded to
include regular dinners for the poor and homeless, a bereavement program, services to the home-
bound, shelter, transporta on, counseling and referrals. The community outreach program is sup-
ported by the parishioners of St. Rose of Lima Church, the Knights of Columbus, The Simi Valley
Dream Cuisine, Serving Those In Need, Inc., Saint Rose of Lima Bingo, as well as through private do-
na ons. Mother Teresa Chris an Services Program is a non-denomina onal organiza on that pro-
vides weekly food bags, clothing and assistance to hundreds of Simi Valley residents.
The Knights of Columbus is the world¹s largest Catholic
family fraternal service organiza on with 1.9 million
members. The Knights charitable ac vi es encompass
an almost infinite variety of local, na onal and interna-
onal projects. From interna onal charitable partner-
ships with Special Olympics, the Global Wheelchair Mis-
sion and Habitat for Humanity to our own Food for
Families and Coats for Kids projects and other local
chari es, the Knights and their families is virtually end-
less.
Anyone interested in par cipa ng can drop off an un-
wrapped toy at St. Rose of Lima Catholic Church rectory
at 1305 Royal Ave in Simi Valley.
You also can make a monetary dona on by sending it
to:
Knights of Columbus Toy Drive,
ADn Cliff
c/o St. Rose of Lima
1305 Royal Ave.
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New Assembly 2557 Web site
The Fourth Degree Assembly 2557 now has their own website. The new address for the Assembly web site is wwwkc2557.org. The third degree web site will remain www.kc5803.org. The Assembly site will have information on the fourth degree, pic-tures of past events, calendars showing future events and the assembly member-ship roster. To post things on the site contact SK Fred Valdez or SK Rick Ostrich.
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BINGO WORKERS
We are in need of more workers . Training is free and it is not a
hard job. For pull tabs you basically sell lottery tickets to the play-
ers. If you are new to the council please call me so I can get you
on the Bingo Schedule. If you can’t work a specific weekend this
month or have a shift preference please email me at bin-
[email protected] . I produce the schedule around the 2nd Wednes-
day of the month before.
I have also begun to post the bingo worker schedule online at
www.kc5803.org, you will need a password to access it. This is the same password as for the ros-
ter. Call Rick if you need the password.
I now send a Flocknote to all members with the schedule when it is done, I still mail paper copies
out. If you only want an email and no paper copy, please let me know via email at bin-
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Annual Handicapables Luncheon On Saturday December 9th our Knights of Columbus Council # 5803 of Simi Valley will be putting on it's Annual Handicapables Luncheon at St. Rose of Lima Church and Hall. The Mass will begin at 11:30 A.M. with the luncheon beginning at 12:30 P.M..
The luncheon will consist of Chicken, Salad, Mashed Potatoes, Vegetables, Rolls, desert, and drinks. With Music, gifts, and a program put on by the Girl Scouts.
If anyone wishes to help, please call Rick Ostrich at 805-501-8818.
EVENT DATE CHAIRMAN TEL E-MAIL
On Going/ As needed
Bingo On going PGK Cliff Wirtz (Paula) 208-8970 [email protected]
Blood Drive On going Paul Friedeborn (Adelina) 522-6080 [email protected]
Christian Service Program/Food Pantry On going Penny (845) 803-1685
Family Mass 5th Sundays SK Bob Smith 578-0434 [email protected]
Fish Fries—1st Friday .and Lenten 1st Fridays Jorge Curiel (Cecilia) 526-5188 [email protected]
Healthy Living Director On going Frank Wilhelmi (Jo) 526-6194 [email protected]
Helping Hands As needed Paul Friedeborn (Adelina) 522-6080 [email protected]
Homeless Breakfast Monthly PGK Rick Ostrich 501-8818 [email protected]
Homeless Dinner 3rd FridaysTony Loniero (Catherine)
PGK Bob Joyce
527-2254
526-2220
Membership On going Tom Bradford
Pro-Life Breakfast 5th SundaysTony Lemos (Loretta)
George Lemos (Sandy)
584-3803
584-9816
Rosary for the Unborn 1st SaturdayTony Lemos (Loretta)
George Lemos (Sandy)
584-3803
584-9816
Various Food Drives As needed Alberto Duarte Jr. 813-5452 [email protected]
Seasonal
Fish Fries- LentenFeb 16 -March 30
2018 (Fridays)Jorge Curiel (Cecilia) 526-5188 [email protected]
Monday Night Football Sept- Jan PGK Ron Huerth 526-4935 [email protected]
Bowling Sept-May PGK George Gnesda 522-5699 [email protected]
PADS Oct-April PGK Rick Ostrich (Betsy) 501-8818 [email protected]
K of C 5803 Toy Drive Oct-DecPGK Cliff Wirtz/PGK Norm
Ouellette
208-8970
551-3704
Christmas Cards Oct-Dec PGK Norm Ouellette 551-3704 [email protected]
Once Per Year
Charter Night 26-Jan
Super Bowl Party February-17PGK John Linscott
Ron Huerth 526-4935
Annual Men’s Retreat March 2-4 PGK Mike Palacios (Lois) 581-9506 [email protected]
St Patrick's Day Dinner March Joe Ferrel 428-1894 [email protected]
Scholarship Spring Bob Smith 587-0434 [email protected]
Free Throw Contest PGK George Gnesda 522-5699 [email protected]
International Dinner/Vocation Sunday May PGK Cliff Wirtz (Paula) 208-8970 [email protected]
Chili Cook Off June 9-10 2018 PGK Rick Ostrich 501-8818 [email protected]
Installation of Officers July PGK Gene Walinski 583-4833 [email protected]
Turnover Dinner JulyPGK Jerry Padgett
PGK Gene Walinski
(661) 492-5473
583-4833
Golf Tournament August SK Jeff Sage 813-2599 [email protected]
PGK Testimonial Dinner September SK Bob Smith 578-0434 [email protected]
Simi Valley Days SeptemberSK John MacKenzie
GK John Antonacci
522-9818
559-2944
Bishop Fishing Trip Sept. 28-30, 2018 PGK Bill Alexander (Lori) 527-4720 [email protected]
MRC Tootsie Roll Drive October GK John Antonacci 559-2944 [email protected]
Columbus Day Dinner October Lu / Tony Gammariello 522-9548 [email protected]
Thanksgivng Dinner 11/10/2017 GK John Antonacci 559-2944 [email protected]
Thanksgiving Day Dinner 11/23/2017 PGK Tony Demarco (Suzette) 558-4328 [email protected]
Memorial Mass 11/28/2017 SK Bob Smith 578-0434 [email protected]
Hanicapable Lunch 12/9/2017 PGK Rick Ostrich 501-8818 [email protected]
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