Grand Knight’s

Report

Fellow Knights,

Hope you all had a Wonderful Thanksgiving Holiday.

It is once again a busy time of the year. Between the

shopping, all the holiday bustle. The Knights are still

doing our charitable work in an unbelievable way.

Whenever we are needed, we are there. I know we are

about wearing Phil out, but he is hanging in there.

THANKS PHIL.

The Memorial Service was very nice. Thanks for the

great turnout. The food was great. Thanks to everyone

who brought a dish (the banana pudding was superb).

A Special Thanks to Father Baumann for a Special

Mass. And of course the widows of our Departed

Knights.

The Christmas Holiday Brunch is coming up. You can

pay at this upcoming meeting. We need a true count for

Monica at least a week before. This is our 1st Brunch

during the holiday season, let’s make this a success.

Merry Christmas & God Bless you all.

Gary Godard/Grand Knight

VOLUNTEERING IS A TRUE GIFT TO OTHERS

CHARITY, UNITY, FRATERNITY & PATRIOTISM

Meetings 1st and 3rd Mondays

7:00 PM

Life Center / Rooms 4 & 5

Annunciation Catholic Church

1020 Montgomery Road

Altamonte Springs, FL.32714

http://www.annunciationkofc.org

Annunciation Council 12761 St Patrick Assembly 2883

December 2012 Issue

KnightLY NEWS

Council 12761 Officers

Grand Knight: Gary Godard Dep Grand Knight: Jack Luiz Chancellor: Rich Gesell Recorder: Larry Hackett Advocate: Carmine Bravo Warden: Phil Henderson Inside Guard: James Telesz Outside Guard: Wayne Flammia Trustee 1 Year: John Scala Trustee 2 Year: John Woods Trustee 3 Year: Ray Bowser Treasurer: Pedro Colon Financial Secretary: Carl Krot Lecturer: Robert Burns District Deputy: Bob Rasch District Warden: Ed Fleri Supreme Insurance: James Shelley Chaplain: Father Stephen Baumann

Council 12761 Directors

Program Director: Pedro Colon Church Director: Bob Nettles Membership Director: Rich Gesell Community Director: Neal Walker Council Director: Robert Shakar Youth Director: Dick Crowe Family Director: Joe DiSalvo Culture of Life Director: Paul Guyet

Faithful Navigator Report

Assembly 2883

Fellow Knights,

I want to Thank You for all your prayers for

Marilyn. The surgery went well and the recovery is

slow.

Please come out to the Veterans Christmas Party at

the VA and give us a hand. It is always lots of fun.

Congratulations to our new 4th Degree Knight:

Pedro Silva. Glad to have him aboard. That’s all for

now. Have a Wonderful & Merry Christmas.

God Bless.

Vivat Jesus Carl R. Fairley

Faithful Navigator

St Patrick Assembly 2883 Officers

Assembly 2883 Officers

Navigator – Carl Fairley

Captain – Phil Henderson

Pilot – Jack Luiz

Comptroller – Luke Williams

Scribe – Chuck Ness

Purser – George Kilbride

Admiral – Ross Arbelius

Inside Sentinel – Vernon Grosvenor

Outside Sentinel – Ralph Falconi

Trustee 1 Year – Joe Mele

Trustee 2 Year – Dan Dittmer

Trustee 3 Year – Carmine Bravo

Friar – Very Rev. Stephen Baumann

Veterans Christmas Party

16 December / 2:00

Orlando VA Nursing Home

Sponsored by

Knights of Columbus

Assembly 2883

Come over and help out serving our

Veterans for this wonderful event

Joint Assembly Color Corp

Dear Knights and Ladies,

December has arrived, and with it our prayerful celebration of Advent and Christmas. It is a month

with two themes: "preparation" and "reflection." We are reminded to prepare our hearts for the Lord's

coming – not only liturgically at Christmas, but also for us individually at the end of our days. In the

midst of great joy, our Knight's motto "Memento Mori" keeps us focused on the gift of time. We prepare

for the Lord's coming, not knowing the length of time that has been given to us. Those who are patients

of Hospice, for example, would remind us to "make each day count."

The subdued colors of the liturgical season suggest anticipation, much as the Blessed Mother an-

ticipated the birth of her son. And yet, with God there is always encouragement and hope, as the rose-

colored candle on the third Sunday will remind us.

Advent is a season of quiet joy, to which we add the second theme of "reflection." Yes, December

has arrived, and with it a new liturgical year – Cycle B for the Sunday readings, and Year 2 for the

weekday readings. A prayerful practice of reflection on the mass scriptures will provide insights and

direction for our lives. The Lord speaks to us through the scriptures in a special way, if we take the time

to present ourselves to Him. The prayerful reading of the Bible remains an indulgenced (partial) activity,

along with the prayer of the Holy Rosary. On Monday evening the 3rd, we will have a “living Rosary”

in the church, followed by a short concert of Marian music to which all are invited.

When we "reflect" upon another year of our lives, we might ask how we have grown in our faith

and in our relationships. Just as the infant Jesus grew to adulthood, so must our Faith. And with all

growth, there is self-discipline and commitment. How have we grown this past year? How will we grow

in the new liturgical year?

Here at Annunciation, we will celebrate the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of Our Lady

on Saturday, December 8th, a Holy Day of Obligation. On Thursday, December 20th, we will offer our

two Advent Penance Services at 10:00 a.m. and at 7:00 p.m., in addition to our regular confessions at

3:00 on Saturday afternoons, and on Wednesday evenings, from 7:00 until 8:00 in the church chapel.

What better way to "prepare" for the Lord's coming and to reflect upon its meaning in our lives than with

the gift of a good sacramental confession?

Prayer, study, and reflection are traditional spiritual disciplines that yield abundant graces. As we prepare

for the Solemnity of Christmas, we should pray for a greater openness to the Holy Spirit, so that we can

say “Yes” enthusiastically to God's call. May the blessings of Advent and Christmas be yours in

abundance!

Father Steve Baumann

Chaplain’s

Corner

Field Agent Report

Brother Knights and Dear Friends,

Annual insurance Check-Up

Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to All! Looking for a gift that will keep on giving? This Christmas, give your family the gift of ‘peace of mind’, the security of knowing that their future is protected, whatever might happen to you. To get start-ed, we need to first determine your needs and a financial review is very appropriate. Such a review is the first step in getting that ‘peace of mind’ we all desire. And part of a financial review is an assets recap and insurance check-up. An insurance check-up can be as important as your annual physical. Unlike many other products, you don’t just need money to obtain life insurance, long-term care, or disability income insurance. You also need good health, and no one knows when your health could change, so don’t wait to do this review. Did you take time out of your schedule this past year to meet with me? If you did, thank you for seeing me and helping secure yours and your family’s financial future. As a follow-up, we will be sure to stay in touch and schedule your next annual review to verify that everything is heading in the right direction. We’ll make sure that if your goals and budget have changed, your plan still works for you. If you didn’t have a meeting with me this past year, I hope you will answer my invitation this coming year. It’s a wise idea to have an expert look at your finances. Schedule some time to visit with me, your professional Knights of Columbus insurance agent, and I’ll provide an insurance check-up that will quickly identify any gaps in your family’s life insurance program. Do it now, in time for Christmas. Did I mention my check-up is free of charge? When was the last time you received something for free that could be providing val-ue to you and your family for generations? And I’ll come to your house when it fits your schedule. Ask your fellow Knights that have met with me, they will tell you it is time well spent. Yes, Advent, Christmas, and New Year’s is upon us and as they are signs of ‘new beginnings’ in our life, so is the opportunity to begin 2013 with the ‘peace of mind’ that your financial house is in order and the security of knowing your family’s future is protect-ed. Now that’s ‘peace of mind’ for the whole family. For life insurance, retirement products, long-term care coverage, and disability income protection, give me a call and we can set up

a meeting to discuss your needs and how you can expand or start your use of Knights of Columbus Insurance products – products

your family can depend on. Let’s talk today! Best Wishes Always and God Bless

Deacon James G. Shelley (FA #15311), Your Fraternal Benefits Advisor Knights of Columbus Insurance

Cell: (407) 222-8142 ~~ Home: (407) 869-6892 Personal Email: jimshelley@embarqmail.com K of C Email: james.shelley@kofc.org

VETERANS DAY MASS

November 12th, 2012 Annunciation Catholic Church

FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER

*Keep Them in Your Prayers*

NEWSLETTER PERSONAL SPONSORS

Gary & Kathy Godard John & Susie Lampe Joe & Rose DiSilva

Dan & Emily McPherson Dick & Kathy Crowe Carmine M. Bravo

Pedro Colon-Munoz Richard & Barbara Gesell Jim, Janier & Jessica Maki

Ken Kiesel Phil Henderson Ralph & Maria Falconi

Chuck Ness Carl Fairley Bob & Cheryl Nettles

Pat Altamura Jack Sarkissian John & Maggie Woods

George Kibride Carl & Laura Krot George & Sara McLaughlin

Name Reason Name Reason Barbara Gesell Myeloma George Foster Parkinsons Disease

Paul Crann Stroke Jean Glicini T-Cell Lymphoma Cancer

Chuck Henry Dementia Helen Justrabo Nursing Home

Kathy Crowe Cancer Martha Walker Bone Marrow Cancer

George Kilbride Jr Leukemia Beth Schweitzer Cancer

Georgene Vrabel Cancer Treatment Ursula Smyth Broken Neck

Gill Friedman Cancer Treatment Pino Gaglioti Muscular Distrophy

Delores Hauss Passed Away Jim Sheeran Leukemia

George Baltzer Liver Cancer Toni Cowwazzano Cancer Treatment

Helen Heaman Dementia Suzie Lampe Testing

Knights of the Month

October

George Vrabel

John Scala

Dan McPherson

(not pictured)

Dear Jesus, Divine 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 gentle love, and grant us the grace and strength to accept this bur-

den. Dear God, we place our worries in your hands. We place our sick under your care and humbly ask that you restore

your servants to health again. Above all, grant us the grace to acknowledge your will and know that whatever you do,

you do for the love of us. Amen.

December 2012 / January 2013 Calendar

Christmas Holiday Brunch

DECEMBER 30th / AFTER 10:00 MASS

LIFE CENTER

$15.00 PER PERSON (IN ADVANCE)

Contact Pedro Colon at:

knights12761@aol.com

for payment arrangements

All Parishioners Are Welcome

CATERED BY MONICA DAY

Sponsored By:

Knights of Columbus

Gary Godard/Grand Knight 407-271-9265

Dec Day Time Event Place Comments

12/03/12 MON 7:00 PM Council 12761 Business Meeting Ray Bowser's Office

12/10/12 MON 7:30 PM St. Patrick Assembly 2883 Business Mtg Life Center Rooms 4 & 5

12/16/12 SUN 8:00 AM Blood Drive & Pancake Breakfast Life Center

12/16/12 SUN 2:00 PM Veterans Christmas Party VA Nursing Home Orlando

12/17/12 MON 7:00 PM Council 12761 Social Night Life Center Rooms 4 & 5

12/27/12 THU 7:00 PM Council 12761 Officers & Director's Meeting Life Center Room A

12/30/12 SUN 11:00 AM Christmas Holiday Brunch Life Center Rooms 4 & 5

Jan Day Time Event Place Comments

01/07/13 MON 7:00 PM Council 12761 Business Meeting Life Center Rooms 4 & 5

01/14/13 MON 7:30 PM St. Patrick Assembly 2883 Business Mtg Life Center Rooms 4 & 5

01/19/13 SAT 7:00 PM Channel 2 Basketball Fund Raiser &

Basketball Free Throw Contest ACA Gymnasium

01/21/13 MON 7:00 PM Council 12761 Social Night - Family Night Life Center Rooms 4 & 5

01/31/13 THU 7:00 PM Council 12761 Officers & Director's Meeting Life Center Room A

Memorial Mass For Our Departed Brother Knights

Monday, November 19th

BLOOD DRIVE

16 December 0800 til ?

Life Center

Sponsored by:

Knights of Columbus

Annunciation Council 12761

MASS TIMES

Christmas Eve 4pm in the Church and Life Center

Children Middle School Choir/Church

7pm - Church, High School Choir

9pm - Church

Midnight Mass - Church

Christmas Day 10am and 12 noon in our Church

(There will not be a Pancake

Breakfast at this Blood Drive,

due to scheduling problems)

NEWSLETTER SPONSORS

PUT YOUR

BUSINESS

CARD HERE

Brothers,

Arrangements have been made with the Panera Bread at the corner of Vagabond Drive and 434 to pick up their leftover food. We will have to pick the leftover food on Monday at 9 PM, with the intent of delivering it to the Christian Sharing Center located at 17/92 in Longwood the next morning no later than 9:15 AM. We need volunteers to commit to the pickup/delivery schedule. This project will start in early January. The objective would be to have several brothers committed to this effort, so that no one person will be overwhelmed by the effort. Please contact Keith Martin to coordinate your efforts. 407-462-9656

hokemartin80@earthlink.net

RG BREWSKI’S

SPECIAL OFFER

Whenever you eat at RG Brewski’s,

just put Knights of Columbus 12761

on your receipt and return it to the

waitress.

The owner is going to keep a spread-

sheet of how much the Knights of

Columbus members spends at his

restaurant. Next time we have a

fundraiser, he will give 20% of what

we spent, back to us in Gift Cards,

coupons. **** Knight’s spend a

$1,000, Knight’s get $200

995 NORTH STATE ROAD 434

ALTAMONTE SPRINGS, FL 32714

407-682-2036

www.rgbrewskis.com

Knights Corner

Dear Brother Knights,

Your Brother Knights Wish You a Very Happy and Healthy Birthday.

May the Good Lord Give You Many More Years of Health & Happiness.

Miller Mike 12 2 Ortega Manuel 1 2

Banaghan John 12 3 Shipps Pete 1 2

Bowser Raymond T. 12 8 Davies Gary 1 5

Giammarinaro James 12 8 O'Connor Roger 1 8

LoMedico John 12 8 Santulli Frank 1 10

Schwarz Al 12 9 Bonner Robert B. 1 12

Swiatek Jeffrey 12 9 Pierce John 1 12

Bruno Domenic 12 11 Rodriguez Rodney 1 14

Lower Brian 12 11 Norman Pablo 1 15

Mackin Jr. John T. (Jack) 12 12 Mitchell William 1 18

Caldwell James 12 14 Duffy Mike 1 20

Walker Jonathan 12 18 Salazar Larry 1 20

Landi Frank A 12 19 Godard Gary 1 21

Morris Ellis Mike 12 20 O'Connor Richard 1 21

Gesell Richard 12 21 Papa John 1 23

Robertson William 12 23 Baker Danny 1 24

Zeleznik Frank 12 25 Sarkissian Jack 1 25

Carter Thomas 12 27 Boehly Ronald 1 26

Contino Don 12 28 Cash John (Jack) 1 26

Luiz Jack 12 28 Brupbacher Fred 1 27

Henry Chuck 12 30 Jiles Shawn P 1 28

McPherson Daniel 12 30 Nolan William 1 30

Buttice IV Louis 1 31

December January

Basketball Free Throw Contest

& Channel 2 Basketball Fundraiser

January 19th, 2013

7:00 PM

Annunciation Catholic Academy Gym

Contact John Scala:

407-924-5432

If you would like to help

TOTAL KNIGHTS VOLUNTEER

HOURS TO DATE:

7,062

TOTAL KNIGHTS DONATIONS

TO DATE:

$11,787.00

Way to go Brother Knights

MEMBERSHIP DUES If you have not paid your dues yet and intend to pay or need any assistance in the paying of your dues, please con-

tact me as soon as possible. We are here to help in any way possible to keep you part of this Great Organization.

Gary Godard/Grand Knight 407-271-9265

If you change your telephone #, mailing address or e-mail, PLEASE notify the

Financial Secretary/Carl Krot at the return address on this newsletter or via

e-mail at carl.krot@earthlink.net.

If there is anything you want in the Newsletter, Please contact the editor:

Gary Godard/407-271-9265/godard52@gmail.com

Year of Faith – Parish Activities and Events

December 2012 – Parish Movie Night – The Nativity – As we Celebrate and pre-

pare for the birth of our Savior.

December 2012 – Matthew Kelly CD and Book give away at all of our Christmas

Masses to strengthen what we Believe.

January 13, 2013 – On the Feast of the Baptism of Our Lord, we will Remember

and Celebrate our Baptism. Each Family in our Parish will be given a bottle of

holy water to take home.

January 2013 – We will begin a Clergy Speaker Series that will continue through

the Year of Faith to strengthen what we Believe and Evangelize in order that we can Evangelize.

January 27, 2013 – Celebrate – A community event to celebrate the opening of Shepherd’s Field- our new sports and recreation field.