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Joseph A. Ramirez, State Deputy4305 Wakonda Pkwy

Des Moines, IA 50315-3357Phone: 515-491-6070

E-mail: [email protected]

Francis E. Schlueter, Editor452 NW 70th Place

Ankeny, IA 50023-9536Phone: 515-289-1877

E-mail: [email protected]

Web Site: www.iowakofc.orgMarch 2013

Volume 51, Issue No. 1

Father Steve Witt has served as one of the deacons for St. Mary’s Catholic Church in Grin-nell for over 20 years. His wife passed away years ago so he decided that he could serve the church in another role. He completed his seminary studies and was ordained a priest this last December 2012. Father Witt is a Fourth Degree Sir Knight of Bishop Adrian Assembly 1941 and a member of Grinnell Council 4248. He is pictured here with members of Bishop Adrian Assembly who provided an Honor Guard for his First Mass in Grinnell. Pictured with Fr. Witt are: Top Step: Bob Husak, Bruce Swyter, Mike Princer, Pat White

Next Step Down: Faithful Captain Gary Swenka, Leon CurranNext Step Down: Pat Fitzgerald, Carroll Smith, Steve Kinkel, Larry WilsonBottom Step: PFN Rick Jacoby, Faithful Navigator Mike Wilkins, Color Corps Cmdr. Tom Thys, Father Steve Witt, PFN Richard Jacoby, FDM & PSD Frank Wilder

Father Steve Witt starts his new career as priest

Dennis Shea mans the Knights ofColumbus Culture of Life Tableduring the ‘Rally for Life’ at the

Iowa State House on Feb. 18, 2013

Informed Choices of Ames receives check from Iowa Knights of Columbus

Check the 2013 Iowa K of C Convention information on pages 11-23. Copy needed pages and send in by the deadlines.

State Deputy Joe Ramirez along with State Treasurer Francis Schlueter and General Agent Shawn Still present a $18,557.99 check to Ra-chel Owen of Informed Choices of Iowa at the Ames Clinic. The funds will be used to cover the costs of the Ultrasound machine shown in the above photo. This is the third machine that has been provided by the Supreme Council and the Iowa Knights of Columbus. Rachel said that over 400 individuals have been helped since they started in 2007.

The Knight Today, March 2013,

Fr. Brian Danner

STATECHAPLAIN’SREFLECTIONS

Joe Ramirez

STATEDEPUTY’SREPORT

As I was preparing and eventually sitting at my com-puter this month to provide the next newsletter article, two important items of focus came to my immediate attention. The first was the Knights of Columbus ongoing focus on the spiritual development of its members. The second was the season of Lent.

“In like a lion, out like a lamb;” so goes the proverb that describes the month of March, beginning with blustery winds and barrenness and ends with the promise of springtime and the gift of new life. To a certain extent, the Lenten season comes in and goes out of our lives in a similar manner each year. Lent can be defined in many ways. We compare OUR forty days in the desert to Christ’s forty days in the desert. We speak of fasting and abstinence. We speak of Lent as a time of self-sacrifice when many of us “give up something.” But what is so interesting is the definition of the word… “Lent.” Lent means “spring.” Those of us who are desperate to get outdoors and enjoy warmer weather may really enjoy hearing the word, “Lent.” Our altars are simple. The mass music is intentionally subdued. Blooming flowers are few and far between during the Lenten season. Some might say Lent is depressing and boring. And so, it can be hard to believe that Lent means spring. Lent is not so much intended to be a bleak, dry and dark time in which we match our spiritual mood with that of the winter darkness. Instead, it is intended to be a new beginning, a new spring in which we rejuvenate our faith. To our surprise, fasting, abstinence and self-sacrifice are not really the point of Lent; but the tools we utilize during Lent.

The KC’s have a golden opportunity to grow in their faith by extending oneself to our councils and parishes dur-ing Lent. I am more than certain pastors and parishioners alike would enjoy more volunteers in our parishes to lead Stations of the Cross, the rosary or attendance at our local parish/cluster’s Communal Reconciliation Service. Retreats are also popular during Lent. How many of us have made the effort to attend one?

A spiritual person knows it is his/her mission to tend to their soul on an on-going basis. This requires us to constantly ask whether we are right with our maker in heaven and to reconcile our differences with God, our neighbors and our family members. Please join a brother Knight by inviting them to a spiritual enriching opportunity in one’s parish. Be a leader by offering to facilitate the Lenten activities in your area. Get to know our God better by celebrating the Sacrament of Reconciliation. Let the golden opportunity of the Lenten season not pass us by failing to live life to the fullness. Live the dream by getting in touch with the God who provides our eternal destiny.

March Madness is upon us. For many perhaps when they hear March Mad-ness it means basketball and the Final Four. With the Knights it should mean much more, as March is an extremely busy month in many ways.

Our Parish Fish Fry’s are in full swing as Lent has begun. Our Church drives for recruiting are beginning and this year it should be a great month for recruiting as we have the Bishop’s Blast in full swing. Yes, the Bishops have sent letters to the parish priests asking to support and to help recruit new members into the Knights. On March 29th we also celebrate Founders Day honoring Father Michael J. McGivney who founded the Order in 1882. Also, this month we have info available for our upcoming state convention which is always an exciting time of the year. When we come together as a group of men with our wives or girlfriends and families sharing our ideas and success stories throughout the year meeting our friends and making new ones.

Already some councils have conducted their church drives and the results have been phenomenal. Our brothers at St. Francis in West Des Moines have YTD membership changes of plus 32 with 16 of those new members coming into the Order in February. Our brothers in Burlington I understand had their first drive and collected 60 prospect cards. Cedar Rapids has reported one church drive so far that brought in 25 prospect cards. Wow, now the task is to contact these new prospects and get them excited about joining the world’s largest Catholic men’s fraternal group in the world with over 1.8 million members strong “The Knights of Columbus”.

I am excited to recognize a few more councils having a great year in recruiting new members because they understand the need to bring in more members to the Order. Council 644 in Des Moines at St. John’s has recruited 18 new Knights for 163.6 % increase. Neola 1115 which is one of our new-est reinstated councils are at 100% in new membership. Others to commend Sioux City 8562 Briar Cliff College 133.3% increase; Humboldt St. Mary’s 8592 166.6%; Council Bluffs Father John F. O’Neill 10722 at 125%; 14267 Des Moines Our Lady of Americas 260%; 14481 St. Pat’s Iowa City 166.6 %; 14494 Manson- Pomeroy 100%; 14678 Davenport 100%; 14977 Des Moines Drake University 133.3%; 14987 Cedar Falls UNI 175%; Davenport 15254 166.6%; Elkhart 15347 St. Mary’s Holy Cross 100%; and 15430 Bettendorf 133.3 % and several others reaching for that 100% goal. Not yet recorded is Knoxville St. Anthony 7874 who just brought in seven new Knights setting them up for Double Star at 200%.

Two district deputies who have obtained their membership goal to date: Brother Zachary Jakaitis District 37 College Councils at 125% and Brother Timothy J. Dempsey District 42 in the Des Moines area at 109%.

What common goals do all of the above councils have? They have a priest that is on board and they have a council of men that realize why it is so important to recruit new young members. We have said it many times we lose 500 plus members a year in Iowa to deaths. When we do not keep our brothers active and let them know how important they are to us, our church and community. We lose another 300 plus members to non-retainable status (and this one, brothers we can control).

Remember the Four Mores: More new members bring More hands, to do More of God’s work in evangelizing, including raising funds to help More people in need.

Brothers, as you fulfill our greatest principal of Charity, when raising funds keep two important causes in mind. In addition to your other great causes, consider the “Catholic based radio across Iowa” and “Give Cures John Paul II Medical Research Institute.” Please reach out to these two great causes.

In closing I want to thank all of our service men and women serving our country here and abroad and our clergy. Also, I thank all of you for allowing me and Cheryl to serve this great state as your state deputy. Vivat Jesus!


Pat O’Keefe

PATRIOT’S CORNER

STATESECRETARY’SREPORT

Dan Werner

My hometown is Manchester, and the Manchester Council 1962 recently asked me to say a few words at the council’s annual awards banquet. At the end of my brief speech, the council presented me with a thank-you gift of a copy of a Form 100 for my father, Lawrence Werner, who had joined the Manchester Coun-cil just a few days before.

Dad’s admission into the order means we have three living generations of Werner men in the Knights of Columbus; my wife and I have one son who is a member in the Des Moines area, and the other is a member in Omaha. My family is happy to welcome my father into the Knights of Columbus, and I would like to thank Manchester GK Dennis Scherbring, FS Jim Kerper, and DD Phil Turnis for their recruitment efforts.

Carol and I also recently attended the an-nual fund-raising dinner at the Colfax Council 11597, and we enjoyed visiting with the Knights and their families there.

I recently attended a First Degree ceremony at my home council; it was great to see 20 new Knights initiated from two local councils.

So far, I have recruited seven new brother Knights this fraternal year. Membership re-cruitment can be a challenging task, but it is a rewarding one as well, and I encourage you to make the effort to recruit at least one new member this year and to offer him the experi-ence of a lifetime.

The state convention is coming up. I look forward to meeting many of you and your wives. If you have never attended a state convention, consider serving as a council delegate.

Finally, as always, if you feel you have the interest, talents and desire to serve as a state officer now or in the future, please contact me or any of the other state officers. I am happy to provide further details to anyone interested. Thank you for the calls and e-mails from those of you who have already visited with me.

Happy Easter from the Werner family to your family.

I am very pleased to announce the forma-tion of three new assemblies in the Des Moines area. The new assemblies are Pope John Paul I Assembly 3377, Des Moines; Father William Thomas Cummings Assembly 3378, Granger and James L. Chambers Assembly 3379, Al-toona. These assemblies will play important roles in the Church and communities in their area. Let us congratulate the new assemblies and wish them the best of luck for success.

We had a Fourth Degree Exemplification at Queen of Apostles in Council Bluffs on February 9. There were 16 new Sir Knights who joined the highest and patriotic degree of our Order. Currently we have exemplifications planned on Saturday, April 6th in Storm Lake and Friday, April 26th at the state convention in Coralville. Please see the flyers in the Iowa K of C website for further details.

Supreme has strict rules regarding commu-nications with them on Fourth Degree matters. All communication must come through the District Master before going to Supreme.

I would like to thank the assemblies who have completed the Form 1728 Fraternal Sur-vey for Supreme. If you have not yet, please complete this form and send it to Supreme. This form was due on January 31. If you have not sent the Assembly Delegate Credentials for the State Convention, your donations to the Bishops Catholic Communication Fund and Masters Fund please do so by March 15. All of these will need to be sent to me. I also would like to thank Assembly 278 Gallitzin for your contribution to the Military Scholarship Program. Please continue your support of this very important program.

Since the turn of the century, members of the Fourth Degree of the Knights of Columbus, “the patriotic degree,’’ have combined their Catholic heritage with their love of country to sponsor and participate in a variety of interest-ing patriotic programs and activities. TO BE A PATRIOT has been established to recognize these programs. Developed in 1985, the “To Be a Patriot” Award annually recognizes the top three single best patriotic programs conducted by Fourth Degree assemblies each fraternal year. Entries are submitted to me by April 30th and I will determine the best program in Iowa. This entry is then sent to the Vice Supreme Master, who will select the best program in the Father Padilla Province. There are several worthy programs the assemblies have spon-sored in Iowa. Please take the time to complete this form and submit it to me. I would like to

recognize the assemblies who demonstrated their patriotism. Details of this award can be found on the Iowa K of C website.

I thank you for what you do as a Fourth Degree Knight. Please pray for the safety of our military personnel and their families.

Ed Pancrazio

ADMIN.ASSISTANT’SREPORT

Brothers,It is time to plan to attend the 112th Annual

State Convention held this year in Coralville. The dates are April 26 – 28, 2013. This year’s convention committee has been working all year long to plan an informative and fun packed weekend.

Convention packets should be arriving soon to all Grand Knights and Faithful Navigators. Take time to review the contents and take ap-propriate action. Please adhere to the due date listed on the forms. This will help us with our planning needs. If you did not receive a packet, check out our state website: www.iowakofc.org for information and forms. Also, look through this issue for detailed information.

I want to thank everyone for submitting forms in a timely manner. Please follow the Forms Guide. Following the procedures we have in place ensures timely and accurate recording of all forms submitted.

Looking forward to seeing at least one, hopefully two delegates from every council in Coralville at our Annual Iowa State Con-vention.

Please contact me if you have questions, need information or help at:

[email protected], home phone at 641-856-3391 or cell at 641-895-1364.

Vivat Jesus!

Cedar Rapids Council 909 held a “Coats for Kids” event at their council building on Saturday, January 12, 2013. They gave out about 2/3rds of the 250 coats. State Deputy Joe Ramirez and other state officers joined in kicking off the distribution of coats.

Cedar Rapids Co. 909 holds “Coats for Kids” event


Tom Wittrock

SPECIALOLYMPICSCHAIRMAN’SREPORT

Mike Gaspers

MEMBERSHIPDIRECTOR’SREPORT

It is my pleasure to report the election of IPSD Mike Laake to Special Olympics Iowa Board of Directors. Mr. Laake is the repre-sentative for Iowa Knights of Columbus and brings valuable experience to the Board. Con-gratulations Mike and thank you representing the Iowa Knights.

Brothers, One Member per Council per Month - are you asking men to Join us every Month? This March we especially encourage you to go the extra mile and utilize the support from our bishops in asking men to become Knights. Now is the time to execute a coordi-nated membership drive targeting certain men for personal invitations and informing all of your parish about who we are as Knights. Using a combined Father Wants You invitation campaign and a Bishop’s Blast Church Drive weekend is a proven winner in recruiting new members.

Visit http://www.iowakofc.org/page/growth-development to learn more. Click on Bishop’s Blast to read the letters of support from our Bishops. Click on Recruitment to learn more about the components of a suc-cessful Church Drive and Father Wants You invitation campaign. I challenge all councils to bring in new members this our Founder’s month. I encourage you to do so in honor of Pope Benedict XVI.

But don’t stop there. Encourage your new-est members to enroll in the Shining Armor program. Assist them to achieve the require-ments of this award. Challenge them each to invite a buddy to join them in the Knights of Columbus. As they are busy family men in-troduce them to the 24 hour Knight - 24 hours over the next year that will change their life and with brother Knights in unity of purpose and action change the world one life at a time. Let them know the Knights are there for them and their families - it’s not only about giving their time to Knight’s activities but what they can get in return from the Knights.

Visit http://www.iowakofc.org/page/growth-development for more recruitment and retention ideas. As we move forward together to “give the world new hope” remember always the hope and joy we have in our wonderful fraternity of the Knights of Columbus.

Vivat Jesus!

Prayer for the Church in this Time of TransitionDear Brother Knight,

Earlier this month, the world learned of Pope Benedict’s decision to retire from the Papacy, effective today.

As he steps down from his role as the leader of our Church, and in the days of transition that follow, our thoughts and prayers are with Pope Benedict XVI, who has worked so hard in leading the Church, and has always been such a good friend to the Knights of Columbus. We wish him all the best in his retirement. In addition, we pray for all those cardinals who will take part in the conclave, and for the pope’s successor, that God may inspire them as they carry out the mission with which they are entrusted.

Our Supreme Chaplain, Archbishop William Lori of Baltimore has written a Prayer for the Church in this time of transition. I ask you to please commit to pray this prayer daily until the Church has a new pope, and to encourage your brother Knights and fellow parishioners to do the same.

We have developed a website for this campaign: PrayerfortheChurch.com. In addition to sharing the prayer itself, please share this site with your council and your parish. The site will allow individuals to add their names to the list of those praying for the Church daily, and will assist them in sharing the prayer and their commitment with family and friends.

I ask that you also encourage those brother Knights and their families that are on Twitter to show their prayerful support by using the hashtag #prayerforthechurch. If you’re on Facebook, you can also pledge to pray and encourage your friends to do the same with our Prayer for the Church facebook app. Visit facebook.com/knightsofcolumbus for more information.

The names of all those who pledge to pray this prayer will be brought to the Installation Mass for the new pope.

Knights have long been supporters of the Church and the pope, and during this time of transition our prayers are especially needed. This prayer and corresponding campaign provide Knights and all Catholics an opportunity to show their solidarity with the Church through prayer.

Thank you for your assistance and for your prayers for Pope Benedict XVI, for the Church, and for our future pope in this time of reflection and preparation.

Fraternally,

Supreme Knight Carl Anderson

Special Olympics Iowa selected Musca-tine’s own Corey Leonhard to serve a two-year term on its Board of Directors as an athlete representative. Leonhard has been competing with Special Olympics since 1994 on the state, nation and world levels.

Vivat Jesus!

The Knight Today, March 2013, CEREMONIALCHAIRMAN’SREPORT

John Beckman

BIRTHRIGHTCHAIRMAN’SREPORT

Dick Makinster

Brother Knights, Grand Knights, District Deputies and Regional Directors,

It is coming to the time of the year when many councils and districts are very near achieving their quotas for Star Council and Star District. With the Bishop’s Recruitment Blitz still underway, this is a great opportu-nity to recruit those needed members. With Easter soon, this is also a great time to have that fellow Catholic gentlemen expand his faith, serve the parish, community, country and strengthen his family life by joining the Knights of Columbus.

Don’t forget this also gives him the op-portunity to secure his and his families future by investing in our orders top rated insurance and investment products through the Knights of Columbus Insurance Program.

As you look at the 2nd and 3rd Degree schedule listed, there are many dates still available for scheduling in April, May and June before the end of the Fraternal Year. Please contact your district deputy for securing a date in your area.

The following degrees are scheduled.Sunday, March 10, 2013 - -- -- Cedar RapidsSunday, March 10, 2013 - -- -- -- Spirit LakeSunday, April 7, 2013-- -- -- -- -- Sioux CitySunday, April 7, 2013-- -- -- -- - Charles CitySunday, April 7, 2013-- -- -- -- -- -- -- --PellaSunday, April 21, 2013 -- -- -- -- -- Dubuque

Antonio Bañuelos

PROGRAMDIRECTOR’SREPORT

ROSES FOR BIRTHRIGHTI will have a supply of Roses For Birthright

available at the convention. They include small silk roses, $4 for 25; small paper roses, $10 for 100; stick-on-roses, $6.25 for 25; vehicle magnets, $3 each; refrigerator magnets, $12 for 25; and bumper stickers, $12 for 50.

The large silk roses are $4.25 a dozen. However, because of the bulk, I will bring only what you order prior to the convention. Order now and pick up at the convention and save the $6 shipping and handling charge. Call me at 319-377-2391 or email [email protected] and I will have your roses ready to be picked up at the convention.

Brothers, it is a great time to be Catholic! If you look around, everything around us is a constant reminder of God’s love and how special we are for Him. We are in the midst of Lent, a season to make a stop and analyze ourselves as men, husbands, fathers, citizens, and Christians as a whole. It is a season of sobriety in preparation to the glory of the Resurrection. We are also five months into the Year of Faith, rediscovering Jesus’ presence in our lives. Finally, the Conclave to elect a new Pope is underway. The Holy Spirit works by inspiring the cardinals of who will take St. Peter’s place in leading the Universal Catholic Church. Many publications talk about which cardinals are likely to be elected. Some of the mentioned most often are two brother Knights Timothy Cardinal Dolan, Archbishop of New York and Luis Antonio Cardinal Tagle, Arch-bishop of Manila. Let us pray that the Holy Spirit inspires those who will elect our new Holy Father.

And talking about inspiration, we get ready for the Iowa State Convention the last weekend of April. Knights from all over the state will gather to share their works of charity, their ex-periences in unity, the fruits of their fraternity, and their devotion in patriotism. We will also be inspired by those who will be honored in the different Service Award Categories: Church, Community, Council, Culture of Live, Family and Youth. An inspiring group of people will also be honored as the 2012 Grand Knight, Knight, Youth, Family, Religious, Chaplain of the Year. All these awards should be an inspira-tion to all councils and all brother Knights on their efforts to improve the lives of those around us. The letter to the Hebrews tells us “And let us consider how we may spur one another on toward love and good deeds, not giving up meeting together, as some are in the habit of doing, but encouraging one another—and all the more as you see the Day approaching” (Heb. 10, 24-25). Our convention is how we spur one another, how we meet together, and how we encourage one another.

If your council submitted a nomination this year I thank you and wish you the best of luck. If you didn’t, I encourage you to be inspired by those who will be receiving the awards so you can start planning your submission for next year’s convention in Des Moines. I will be publishing all the submissions on the web page after the convention so that you can get ideas on activities for your councils next fraternal year.

Talk to me during the convention about the programs your council is working on. Tell me how the 2012-2013 Featured Programs helped you in planning this Fraternal Year and let me know how you are doing for your Columbian Award application. I know that this convention will send Knights home excited to “preach the word; be ready in season and out of season; reprove, rebuke, exhort, with great patience and instruction.” (2 Tim 4:2).

Qué Viva Cristo Rey! Vivat Jesus!

Most youth activities are in their state final phase. March 3rd marks the Spelling Bee final in Ames, IA. Thanks to Brother Knight Tim Simodynes from Council 2230 in Ames (St. Cecilia) for leading this wonderful effort in put-ting the Spelling Bee contest together. Thanks to all those who went through the hard work to organize and hold the Regional competitions as well as to every council that participated in this great State Program.

March 10th is the final of the Free Throw Championship which will take place in Clarion, IA. Thanks go to Brother Knight Tom Sim-mons for leading the state and a regional competition. To all those who organized and held the regional, district and local competi-tions, many thanks. We had ALL seven state regions covered for both events. This is very exciting and promising for the future of youth programs in Iowa.

If your council still needs one more youth activity for your Columbian Award, you may still squeeze in the Essay Contest. Order your materials from the Supreme web site and submit them by the end of March and to State Program Director Antonio Bañuelos by March 15th. The theme of the essay contest is “The Importance of Religious Freedom.” The contest opens the doors of young minds, enabling the entrants to be creative, thoughtful and introspective in their work.

Youth Programs, Essay Contest

Alcohol Awareness and Abuse Ages 8 -11Emily Barajas

Council 8702, Osceola

Alcohol Awareness and Abuse Ages 12 -14Cristina Bañuelos

Council 14267, Des Moines

Drug Awareness and Abuse Ages 8 -11Callista Webb

Council 1233, Pella

Drug Awareness and Abuse Ages 12 -14Kara Grossman

Council 12422, West Des Moines

Poster Contest State Winners for 2012The Knight Today, March 2013,

The Silver Rose dates back to 1960 when a Squires Circle wanted to give something back to Our Lady of Guadalupe. The “Run-ning of the Rose” starts in Ontario, Canada and continues its journey down to Laredo, Mexico where it crosses the border and it is “run” all the way to the Basilica of Guadalupe by December 12.

Last year, Silver Rose in Iowa crossed through the state in three weeks and it was present at the state convention and at the state officers installation. The Silver Rose was at 15 prayer services with over 930 attendees traveling over 750 miles across our state.

This year we will have the Silver Rose for three full weeks, arriving on the East border on June 30 and leaving for Nebraska on July 21. Councils in District 38 have committed to pick up the Silver Rose as it crosses the Mississippi River into Iowa. Council Bluffs councils will deliver it to Nebraska across the Missouri River.

WE ARE INVITING ALL COUNCILS, ASSEMBLIES, AND SPECIALLY SQUIRES CIRCLES TO PARTICIPATE IN THIS YEAR’S RUNNING OF THE SILVER ROSE THROUGH IOWA.

Please contact Antonio Bañuelos, Iowa Silver Rose 2012 Chairman to participate. Call me at (515) 991-2791 or [email protected]

Running of theSilver Rose 2013 in Iowa

The image of Our Lady of Guadalupe continues traveling across Iowa and is scheduled to visit ALL COUNCILS IN THE STATE. The Rosary Service takes about 40 minutes and can be directed by a priest, a deacon, a nun, a Knight, a Squire, the Family of the Month, etc. Be creative. We Catholics can show our love to our God and His Mother in many ways.

If your Council has not received the icon, please let Antonio Banuelos, Marian Prayer Program Chair know: [email protected] or 515-991-2791 so we can schedule more visits.

Marian Prayer Program Wrapping Up visitsaround the State


The Council Bluffs Exemplification on Feb. 9, 2013 was held in honor of Fr. Dan KirbyDistrict Master Pat O’Keefe presents Father

Dan Kirby with his plaque and certificate dur-ing the exemplification held at the Queen of Apostles Catholic Church in Council Bluffs.

The class welcomed 16 new members into the Fourth Degree for several assemblies in the western part of Iowa.

The Drumm Assembly 270 of Council Bluffs was the host assembly and provided the location for the class and the banquet that followed the Saturday evening Mass.

Father Kirby had been the pastor at the Queen of Apostles Catholic Church from 2002 until 2012 when he moved to St. Joseph Parish in Winterset as their pastor while also continuing to serve as Director of Seminarians for the Des Moines Diocese.

The St. Francis of Assisi Council 12422 presented a Live Nativity at the Des Moines Pastoral Center as part of the “No Room at the Inn” event sponsored by Catholic Chari-ties. This annual event raises funds for a local homeless shelter.

West Des Moines Co. 12422 presents a Live Nativity at the Pastoral Center in Des Moines

Onawa Co. 6249 P.I.D. Chairman Franklin Heisterkamp is shown pre-senting a check to Jamie Barnum, Director of Residential Services


Knights of ColumbusFourth Degree

IOWA DISTRICT - FATHER PADILLA PROVINCE

PATRICK T. O’KEEFEDistrict Master

3923 77th StUrbandale, IA 50322-2588

[email protected]

STORM LAKE EXEMPLIFICATIONSATURDAY, APRIL 6, 2013St. Mary’s Gymnasium

312 SENECA ST, STORM LAKE, IOWA

HONOREE – REV. BRUCE A. LAWLER

Registration------------------------------------ 1:15 – 2:00 PMExemplification ------------------------------- 2:15 – 4:15 PMPhoto Opportunity --------------------------- 4:15 – 4:30 PMEquipment Teardown ----------------------- 4:15 – 5:00 PMMass -------------------------------------------- 5:30 – 6:30 PMKnighting In Church ------------------------- 6:30 – 6:45 PMSocial in Parish Hall ------------------------- 6:45 – 7:30 PMBanquet ---------------------------------------- 7:30 – 8:30 PM

Now is the time to begin recruiting candidates for this exemplification. This class in the central part of Iowa provides easy access for all Third Degree Brother Knights. Let us continue to grow the Fourth Degree by adding new members and new assemblies like we have over the past several years.

The exemplification fee is set at $70 by Supreme. It provides the candidate with a Fourth Degree pin, social baldric, class certificate and banquet ticket. It also covers the fee required by Supreme. The candidates are required to wear a black tuxedo, white tux shirt with regular collar, black cummerbund, black shoes and socks.

All Third Degree Knights are eligible to join the Fourth Degree. NO waiting periodrequired! Just complete a Fourth Degree Membership Document with all signatures (candidate, proposer, financial secretary, faithful navigator and faithful comptroller). Send the document and a check for $70 (plus any additional banquet tickets @ $18.00) made out to “Pat O’Keefe, Master” and mail to:

Francis E. SchlueterDistrict Secretary

452 NW 70th PlaceAnkeny, IA 50023-9536

All Fourth Degree members are urged to attend the banquet to show your support for the new members. Order your tickets from Francis at the above address with your check payable to “Pat O’Keefe, Master.” For additional information, call Pat at 515-253-0551 or Francis at 515-289-1877. Banquet Ticket Deadline – April 1, 2013

Don’t delay; we need you NOW to replenish those who have gone before us and move forward with even greater acts of Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism.


Knights of ColumbusFourth Degree

IOWA DISTRICT - FATHER PADILLA PROVINCE

PATRICK T. O’KEEFEDistrict Master

3923 77th StUrbandale, IA 50322-2588

[email protected]

CORALVILLE EXEMPLIFICATIONFRIDAY, APRIL 26, 2013

CORALVILLE MARRIOTT HOTEL300 EAST 9TH STREET

CORALVILLE, IOWA

HONOREE – REV. DENNIS J. QUINT

Registration---------------------------- 11:00 AM – 12:55 PMExemplification -------------------------------- 1:00 PMPhoto Opportunity ---------------------------- 3:15 PMFourth Degree Meeting---------------------- 3:45 PMThird & Fourth Degree Social-------------- 5:30 PM (cash bar)Banquet ----------------------------------------- 6:30 PM

Now is the time to begin recruiting candidates for this exemplification. This class in the central part of Iowa provides easy access for all Third Degree Brother Knights. Let us continue to grow the Fourth Degree by adding new members and new assemblies like wehave over the past several years.

The exemplification fee is set at $70 by Supreme. It provides the candidate with a Fourth Degree pin, social baldric, class certificate and banquet ticket. It also covers the fee required by Supreme. The candidates are required to wear a black tuxedo, white tux shirt with regular collar, black cummerbund, black shoes and socks. If the candidate’s wife or guests will be joining them at the banquet, the additional cost will be $23.00 per ticket.

All Third Degree Knights are eligible to join the Fourth Degree. NO waiting period required! Just complete a Fourth Degree Membership Document with all signatures (candidate, proposer, financial secretary, faithful navigator and faithful comptroller). Send the document and a check for $70 (plus any additional banquet tickets @ $23.00) made out to “Pat O’Keefe, Master” and mail to:

Francis E. SchlueterDistrict Secretary

452 NW 70th PlaceAnkeny, IA 50023-9536

All Fourth Degree members are urged to attend the banquet to show your support for the new members. Order your tickets from Francis at the above address with your check payable to “Pat O’Keefe, Master.” For additional information, call Pat at 515-253-0551 or Francis at 515-289-1877. Banquet Ticket Deadline – April 14, 2013

Don’t delay; we need you NOW to replenish those who have gone before us and move forward with even greater acts of Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism.

The Knight Today, March 2013, 112th ANNUAL CONVENTION of the IOWA KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

CORALVILLE MARRIOTT, 300 EAST 9th ST, CORALVILLE, IA April 26-28, 2013

Coralville Area Map

Coralville Marriott Hotel & Conference Center300 East 9th St, Coralville, IA 52241

Marriott Phone: 1-319-688-4000Delegates & Guests: Now is the time to contact the Coralville

Marriott and reserve your room. When calling in your reservations be sure to tell them you are with the Knights of Columbus. Special rate with tax inclusive is $99.68.

Deadline on special room rate is April 3, 2013 so make your reservations as soon as possible. The following hotels are lined up as alternates when the Marriott is filled up.

Holiday Inn1220 First AveCoralville, IA 52241Phone: 1-319-351-5049 or 1-888-465-4329

Best Western Cantebury Inn & Suites,704 First AveCoralville, IA 52241Phone: 1-888-253-1628

2013 Iowa KC Convention Informationis listed on pages 12 through 23.

Copy the pages you need to make your reservations.Page 12-- -- - Tentative AgendaPage 13-- -- - Friday Fourth Degree BanquetPage 14-- -- - Saturday Convention BanquetPage 15-- -- - Third Degree Delegate CredentialsPage 16-- -- - Saturday Luncheon - Delegates/GuestsPage 17-- -- - Saturday Luncheon - State Family/Ins.Page 18-- -- - Saturday Luncheon - LadiesPage 19-- -- - Vocations Report FormPage 20-- -- - Children’s Activities InformationPage 21-- -- - Children’s Registration FormPage 22-- -- - Can Collection InformationPage 23-- -- - Tabs for Our Future Information


Tentative Agenda

112th Annual Meeting and ConventionIowa Knights of ColumbusCoralville Marriott Hotel

April 26-28, 2013

Thursday, April 25, 20136:00 pm-10:00 pm ---------------- Joint Meeting: Foundation Board, ---------------------------------- Clark Room Educational & Executive Committees

Friday, April 26, 20138:00 am --------------------------- State Family Mass (Everyone Welcome) ------------------------- Slater Room8:30 am --------------------------- Adoration / Memorial Chapels Opens ----------------------------- Slater/Kirkwood Rooms9:00 am-8:00 pm ----------------- Delegate / Guest Registration --------------------------------------- Borlaug Room9:00 am-5:00 pm ----------------- Ladies Registration / Hospitality Room --------------------------- Chapman Catt/Clark Room10:00 am-12:00 pm -------------- Council Chaplain’s Meeting & Luncheon ------------------------- Wallace Room11:00 am-12:55 pm -------------- 4th Degree Registration ---------------------------------------------- Benson Room1:00 pm --------------------------- 4th Degree Exemplification ----------------------------------------- Oakdale Junior Ballroom12:45 pm-2:15 pm ---------------- Ladies Activity -------------------------------------------------------- Chapman Catt/Clark Room3:15 pm --------------------------- 4th Degree Photo Op w/ Ladies ------------------------------------- Oakdale Junior Ballroom3:45 pm-5:00 pm ----------------- 4th Degree Annual Meeting ----------------------------------------- Oakdale Junior Ballroom5:30 pm-6:30 pm ----------------- 3rd & 4th Degree Social (Cash bar) -------------------------------- Foyer6:30 pm-8:00 pm ----------------- 3rd & 4th Degree Banquet ------------------------------------------- Coral Grand Ballroom8:00 pm-9:00 pm ----------------- Presentation of 3rd Deg. Awards ----------------------------------- Coral Grand Ballroom

Saturday, April 27, 20138:00 am-9:00 am ----------------- Opening Convention Mass ------------------------------------------ Coral Grand Ballroom9:00 am-11:30 am --------------- Delegate / Guest Registration -------------------------------------- Borlaug Room8:00 am-4:00 pm ----------------- Ladies Registration -------------------------------------------------- Chapman Catt Room9:00 am --------------------------- Adoration / Memorial Chapels Opens ----------------------------- Slater/Kirkwood Rooms9:30 am-11:30 am --------------- First Business Meeting* ------------------------------------------- Coral Grand Ballroom11:30 am-3:30 pm ---------------- Ladies Luncheon ----------------------------------------------------- Oakdale Junior Ballroom11:30 am-12:30 pm -------------- Delegate and Guest Luncheon -------------------------------------- Oakdale Junior Ballroom11:30 am-12:30 pm -------------- State Family, Insurance & Clergy Luncheon --------------------- Oakdale Junior Ballroom12:30 pm-4:00 pm --------------- Second Business Meeting* ---------------------------------------- Coral Grand Ballroom5:30 pm-6:30 pm ----------------- Social (cash bar) ------------------------------------------------------ Foyer6:30 pm-9:30 pm ----------------- Convention Banquet / Awards Presentation ---------------------- Coral Grand Ballroom9:30 pm-11:30 pm ---------------- Insurance Hospitality

Sunday, April 28, 20138:00 am-10:30 am--------------- Third Business Meeting* ------------------------------------------- Coral Grand Ballroom8:30 am --------------------------- Adoration / Memorial Chapels Opens ----------------------------- Slater/Kirkwood Rooms11:00 am -------------------------- Closing Convention Memorial Mass ------------------------------- Coral Grand Ballroom

Agenda subject to change

*Delegates must attend all three (3) business meetings to qualify for per diem.

Knights of ColumbusIowa State Council

www.iowakofc.org


IOWA KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

FOURTH DEGREE BANQUET & AWARDS PROGRAM

OPEN TO THIRD & FOURTH DEGREE MEMBERS & GUESTS

FRIDAY, APRIL 26, 2013 - CORALVILLE, IOWA

All tickets for the Fourth Degree Banquet must be purchased in advance. There will be no

tickets sold, traded or refunded at the Convention Registration Tables!

Deadline for ticket order is Friday, April 12, 2013

COST = $23.00 PER PERSON FOR EVERYONE

(Except Fourth Degree Candidates)

*****BANQUET TICKET ORDER FORM (Please Print and Fill in ALL Blanks)*****

Name ____________________________________ Council/Assembly No._________________

Wife’s/Guest Name (only if they will be present) ____________________________________

Address ______________________________ City, State & Zip ________________________

Phone _______________ Email address ___________________________________________

Please choose one of the following meals for the banquet for you and your wife or guest.

Parmesan Crusted Chicken __________

(number)

Roasted Vegetable Penne Pasta (Vegetarian)__________

(number)

Please notify us of any allergies or special diet restrictions:

Number of reservations ______ @ $23.00 = $ _________

Make checks payable to “Iowa State Council” & return check and form by April 12, 2013

to:

Iowa State Council

915 S 17th Street

Centerville, IA 52544-2710

Call Ed Pancrazio: 641-856-3391 or E-mail: [email protected] with any questions

**DUPLICATE THIS FORM AS NECESSARY**



THIRD DEGREE CONVENTION BANQUET TICKETS

SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 2013 - CORALVILLE, IOWA

All tickets for the Convention Banquet must be purchased in advance. There will be no

tickets sold, traded or refunded at the Convention Registration Table!

Please ONLY ONE FORM per person with wife or guest. Make copies as needed.

COST = $23.00 PER PERSON FOR EVERYONE! Ticket Deadline: Friday, April 12, 2013

*****BANQUET TICKET ORDER FORM (Please Print and Fill in ALL Blanks)*****

Name ____________________________________________ Council No._________________

Wife’s/Guest Name (only if they will be present) ____________________________________



Please indicate: Delegate _____ SF Member _____ Insurance Agent _____ Other _____

Please choose one of the following meals for the banquet for you and your wife or guest.

Sliced Roasted Pork Loin __________ Four Cheese Manicotti (Vegetarian)__________

(number) (number)


Total Reservations: _____ @ $23.00 = $ _________


to:

Iowa State Council

915 S 17th Street






112th ANNUAL STATE CONVENTION

THIRD DEGREE DELEGATE CREDENTIALS

This is to certify: That the following Delegates and Alternates, all in good standing have been

regularly elected, as provided by the laws of the Order to:

Council name _____________________________ Council No. ________ District No. _______

City __________________________________ at the 112th Annual Meeting of the Iowa State

Council in Coralville, Iowa on Saturday and Sunday, April 27 & 28, 2013.

PLEASE TYPE OR PRINT

Delegate ________________________________ Alternate _____________________________

*Wife’s name __________________________ *Wife’s name ___________________________

Address ________________________________ Address _______________________________

City ___________________________________ City __________________________________

Delegate ________________________________ Alternate _____________________________

*Wife’s name __________________________ *Wife’s name ___________________________

Address ________________________________ Address _______________________________

City ___________________________________ City __________________________________

(*Note: Wife’s name required ONLY if she is attending the convention)

Signed: Grand Knight ______________________________________ Date ________________

Signed: Recorder __________________________________________ Date ________________

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~DRESS CODE FOR BUSINEES MEETINGS: Suit Preferred, Sport Coat, Dress Slacks and Shirt

acceptable. NO Jeans or Shorts!

PLEASE NOTE: A Delegate’s Council that is in arrears with State or under suspension from the

Supreme Council will not be reimbursed for their attendance. Delegates are required to produce a current

Third Degree Traveling Card for admittance to all Business Meetings.

~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Please return one copy of this form, properly completed and duly signed by March 31 to:

Iowa Knights of Columbus

915 S 17th Street


Give one copy to each Delegate or Alternate who will present it at the time of registration

at the Annual State Council Meeting. Presenting the form will speed up registration.




LUNCHEON TICKETS for DELEGATES and GUESTS

(State Family, Clergy & Insurance Agents – Do Not Use!)

SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 2013, CORALVILLE, IOWA

All tickets for the Convention Saturday Luncheon must be purchased in advance. There

will be no tickets sold, traded or refunded at the Convention Registration Table!

Please ONLY one delegate per form. Make extra copies for second delegate or any guests

that may attend.

Deadline for ticket order is Friday, April 12, 2013

COST = $18.00 PER PERSON

**********LUNCHEON TICKET ORDER FORM***********

Name ____________________________________________ Council No._________________



Number of reservations ______ @ $18.00 each Total enclosed $ _________

Buffet Lunch:

Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Potato Salad, Cole Slaw, Cookies & Brownies, Beverages



to:

Iowa State Council

915 S 17th Street






LUNCHEON RESERVATION for STATE FAMILY MEMBERS, CLERGY

& INSURANCE AGENTS

This Luncheon cost is covered by the Iowa State Council. If you are planning to attend,

complete this form so we may have an accurate count of those attending.

SATURDAY, APRIL 27, 2013, CORALVILLE, IOWA

Please only ONE reservation per form. Make extra copies for additional Clergy and

Insurance agents that may attend. All reservations must be made in advance. NO tickets

will be available at the convention registration table!

Deadline for reservation order is Friday, April 12, 2013

STATE FAMILY, CLERGY & INSURANCE AGENTS LUNCHEON RESERVATION

Name ____________________________________________ Council No._________________



Please indicate: SF Member _____ Clergy _____ Insurance Agent _____

Buffet Lunch:

Hot Dogs, Hamburgers, Potato Salad, Cole Slaw, Cookies & Brownies, Beverages

Please notify us of any allergies or special diet restrictions

Send reservation order form to:

Iowa State Council

915 S 17th Street






Vocations for 2013

Council #

District # Our council plans the following for 2013 Vocations support:

Give attached check to State Vocations Fund. $

Pledge this Amount to State Vocations Fund. $

Note: If you participate in RSVP program, read and complete below.

Adopt _______as a seminarian or postulant

by sending $ directly to him or her.

And we will keep in contact with him or her in prayer, encouragement, cards, etc.

We do or do not participate in the Supreme Council RSVP program.(circle one)

Please complete this form and bring it to the convention with or without a check

payable to the “Iowa KC Vocation Fund.”

Give it to Lorne Mayer at the Vocation Display during the Convention in Coralville.~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~~

Vocation Information for the 2013 Coralville ConventionIf you choose to give $500 or more and want it to go to a seminarian, you must do that directly (to

the seminarian) to be eligible for RSVP. RSVP Forms can be found under forms at kofc.org. Fill it

out completely and send to the Supreme Office. If you do everything right, you’ll get $100 rebate

for every $500 you give to a seminarian or postulant.

In either case, please fill out the above information so that Lorne knows what you are doing and who

you are helping. And if you forget to bring your money, fill out the pledge information above and give

that to Lorne.

Regarding Pennies for HeavenThe collection of the "Pennies for Heaven" will be on Saturday as usual. If your council is entering the

"Most Unique Container" contest for the Pennies collection, feel free to bring the pennies (or other

money) in your container. If you are not entering the "Most Unique Container," please just bring a

check or paper money with your donation. This saves us a lot of work on converting the pennies

and hauling them to the local bank on a Saturday.

If you have any questions regarding vocations call Lorne Mayer at (563) 355-5934 or e-mail at:

[email protected]


Iowa Knights of Columbus Perpetual Memorial SocietyThe following have been enrolled in the Perpetual Memorial Society since the last issue of The Knight Today. May they enjoy eternal happiness in God’s Heavenly Kingdom.

In Memory of Donated by In Memory of Donated byIn Memory of Donated byArmentaro, Virginia 1927-2012 Joseph & Cheryl RamirezAxtell, Mary Jane 1936-2012 Don & Lavonne BriesAzzaro, Concetta C. 1947-2012 Tony & Peggy CarusoBacon, Charlotte 2006-2012 Iowa Knights of ColumbusBakewell, Virginia -2012 Mary E. CrimminsBarden, Daniel 2005-2012 Iowa Knights of ColumbusBartels, Clarence 1920-2012 Bea MarrBeck, Marie 1924-2012 Charles & Jeanne SadlerBeecher, Peggy Ann 1922-2013 John & Lois McAvoyBeecher, Peggy Ann 1922-2013 Tom & Shirley SmithBelzer, Bobby G. 1924-2012 Albia Co 4167Benn, Charles “Chuck” L. 1918-2012 Joe & Cheryl RamirezBeno, Adolph Spetman 1943-2013 Tony & Peggy CarusoBentler, Le Roy J. 1925-2013 Margaret SchierbrockBentley, Russell 1933-2013 Delores JacobyBergman, Charles 1946-2013 Tim & Barb DempseyBernard, Lawrence “Lollie” 1926-2013 Albia Co 4167Bersane, Ted L. 1930-2012 Council Bluffs Co 10805Bersane, Ted L. 1930-2012 John & Sharon BeckmanBerte, Mathias J. 1977-2012 Jeff & Jodi PenticoBertling, Jeff 1961-2012 Paul & Jeanette KremerBigley, Elizabeth “Bette” 1925-2013 Bea MarrBigley, Elizabeth “Bette” 1925-2013 John & Lois McAvoyBigley, Elizabeth “Bette” 1925-2013 Mary Lou KoschmederBigley, Elizabeth “Bette” 1925-2013 Tom & Shirley SmithBigley, Elizabeth “Bette” 1925-2013 Mary Kay LoesBigley, Elizabeth “Bette” 1925-2013 Russ&Margaret O’DonnellBillmeyer, Marie 1924-2012 Panora Co 11242Blindt, Delbert J. 1930-2013 Ed & Anita BlindtBock, Mark 1958-2012 Belmond Co 8110Bock, Mark 1958-2012 Kenneth & Jacqueline BockBoeckenstedt, David W. 1927-2012 Dyersville Co 1734Boeckenstedt, David W. 1927-2012 Rose A. BoeckenstedtBoever, Boniface H. 1933-2012 Garrigan Asm 265, Sioux CityBoever, Boniface H. 1933-2012 Karen BoeverBonlander, Susan 1948-2012 Dick & Wilma MakinsterBonlander, Susan 1948-2013 David & Linda AlbeeBonlander, Susan Kay 1948-2012 Charles LusterBonlander, Susan Kay 1948-2012 Dave & Julie BellendierBonlander, Susan Kay 1948-2012 Phyliss LangeBork, Jo Ann 1937-2013 Bea MarrBreheny, Edward 1924-2012 Davenport Co 532Brennan, Robert 1926-2012 Cedar Falls Co 4516Brockschink, William F. 1939-2012 Dave & Julie BellendierBrumm, Othmar 1927-2012 Stacyville Co 8650Buckley, Richard 1946-2012 Glenwood Co 6977Burg, Alousius “Al” 1916-2013 Alan & Norma FreidhofButz, Wayne Allen 1940-2013 North Linn Co 12136Byrne, Daniel L. 1931-2012 Oskaloosa Co 4108Chock, Richard P. 1926-2012 Gallitzin Asm 278Colligan, Virginia 1938-2012 James & Marilyn LynchCounsell, Lloyd 1923-2012 Osage Co 4308Craven, Raymond E. 1934-2012 Bruce & Wendy SweeneyCraven, Raymond E. 1934-2012 Webster City Co 838Davino, Rachel 1983-2012 Iowa Knights of ColumbusDeetz, Vernon 1929-2012 Clinton BrannonDemmer, Lawrence J. 1919-2012 Paul & Jeanette KremerDettmann, Marc 1955-2012 Peter & Janice Houska, Sr.Dettmann, Marc 1955-2012 Sac City Co 10464DeVivo, Frank H. 1921-2012 Council Bluffs Co 10805DeVos, Denny 1955-2012 Michael & Michele EvinkDickman, Fritz Duane 1931-2013 Jeff & Jodi PenticoDole, Richard 1924-2012 Clear Lake Co 7898Dole, Richard 1924-2012 Florance LupkesDole, Richard 1924-2012 Iowa Falls Co 5835Dolphin, Martin J. 1958-2012 Cascade Co 930Dolphin, Martin J. 1958-2012 Marshalltown Co 966Duggan, Donald 1932-2012 Jeanette Heintz

Duggan, Donald 1932-2012 Waterloo Co 700Duvel, Shirley 1937-2012 Cedar Falls Co 4516Eckermann, Louis J. 1923-2012 Oxford-Cosgrove Co 12910Elgin, James A. 1933-2013 Paul & Jeanette KremerElliott, Helen Ruth -2012 Tony & Peggy CarusoEngel, Olivia 2006-2012 Iowa Knights of ColumbusEwing, Anna Marie 1935-2012 Ralph & Joann WelchFagen, Rosemary Don & Lavonne BriesFangman, Marie K. 1916-2012 Mary E. CrimminsFeauto, Armond F. 1923-2013 Avoca Co 12133Feller, John Joe & Cheryl RamirezFernandez, Steve 1942-2012 Joe & Cheryl RamirezFerrin, Margaret 1928-2013 James & Marilyn LynchFeste, Helen Ann 1931-2012 Marv & Mary JapelFlander, James F. 1930-2012 Harper Co 1457Freidhof, Cyrus 1926-2012 Berenice FreidhofFreidhof, Cyrus P. 1926-2012 Russ & Margaret O’DonnellFreidhof, Cyrus P. 1929-2012 Alan & Norma FreidhofFreidhof, Cyrus P. 1929-2012 Bea MarrFreidhof, Cyrus P. 1929-2012 Bill & Lola BossFreidhof, Cyrus P. 1929-2012 Davis Asm 271, OssianFreidhof, Cyrus P. 1929-2012 Gary & Patricia HalversonFreidhof, Cyrus P. 1929-2012 Lois McAvoyFreidhof, Cyrus P. 1929-2012 Russ & Margaret O’DonnellFreidhof, Cyrus P. 1929-2012 Tom & Shirley SmithFreidhof, Fabian 1926-2012 John & May McGinnessFriedl, James 1922-2012 Waterloo Co 700Friedman, Cletus 1927-2012 Vinton Co 3893Full, Alvin 1927-2013 Kevin & Mary HolzmanFull, Alvin 1927-2013 Ron & Cheryl PaulsenGaffney, Donald J. 1914-2012 Marshalltown Co 966Gansen, Joseph 1933-2013 Bea MarrGansen, Joseph G. 1933-2013 Lois McAvoyGansen, Joseph G. 1933-2013 Russ & Margaret O’DonnellGansen, Joseph G. 1933-2013 Tom & Shirley SmithGay, Josephine 2005-2012 Iowa Knights of ColumbusGerrietts, Matthew Conrad 1995-2012 Ron & Cheryl PaulsenGoetzl, Mary J. 1928-2012 David & Mary CapperGraber, Carolyn 1956-2012 Ed & Anita BlindtGreene-Marquez Ana M. 2006-2012 Iowa Knights of ColumbusGregory, Lin ‘Kaltefleiter’ 1960-2012 Margaret SchierbrockGreif, Aaron W. 1991-2013 North Linn Co 12136Greiner, Lawrence N. 1933-2013 Glenwood Co 6977Gretter, Robert 1921-2012 Harper Co 1457Gubbels, Catherine E. 1922-2012 James & Marilyn LynchGute, Mary 1917-2012 Panora Co 11242Hale, Walter 1921-2012 Kerry & Mary BresslerHammel, James 1930-2013 Don & Lavonne BriesHanrahan, Vincent M. 1924-2013 Donald & Rosa Lee HauserHartnett, Johnie 1929-2012 Garrigan Asm 265, Sioux CityHatz, Vernon N. 1917-2013 Granville Co 3810Heffernan, John J. 1924-2013 Sioux City Co 12350Heffernan, John J. 1925-2013 Marv & Mary JapelHefner, Frances 1917-2012 Bob Duncan & FamilyHeimerman, Msgr. Francis D. 1919-2013 Jeanne FreidhofHeimerman, Msgr. Francis D. 1919-2013 Lois McAvoyHeimerman, Msgr. Francis D. 1919-2013 Mary McAvoyHeins, Lloyd Francis 1932-2012 Joel & Mary GlennonHerold, Irene V. 1922-2012 Burlington Co 568Hochsprung, Dawn 1965-2012 Iowa Knights of ColumbusHockley, Dylan 2006-2012 Iowa Knights of ColumbusHoenig, Rev. Gerald A. 1926-2012 Gallitzin Asm 278Hoerstman, Kim -2012 Don & Lavonne BriesHoffman, Jason Andrew 1996-2012 Antonio & Mayra BañuelosHollingsworth, Mike 1941-2012 Emmetsburg Co 936Horst, Edward 1922-2012 Clinton Co 707Houston, Randy 1967-2012 Panora Co 11242Hron, Helen A. 1926-2012 Charles Luster

Hron, Helen A. 1926-2012 Dick & Wilma MakinsterHsu, Madeleine F. 2006-2012 Iowa Knights of ColumbusHubbard, Catherine V. 2006-2012 Iowa Knights of ColumbusHuber, James A. 1941-2012 Al WintersJasper, Teresa 1963-2012 Don & Lavonne BriesJensen, Bobby Joe 1935-2013 Dick & Gloria ChampJones, Roger C. 1945-2012 Oelwein Co 1168Joneson, Martin Allen 1959-2012 Tony & Peggy CarusoJudy, Brian Allen 1961-2012 Ed & Anita BlindtKarpuk, Mary Ann 1924-2012 Kerry & Mary BresslerKarpuk, Mary Ann 1925-2012 Marv & Mary JapelKaska, Lawrence E. 1933-2012 Dorothy DagelKaska, Lawrence E. 1933-2012 Ern KaskaKaska, Lawrence E. 1933-2012 Joe & Rose HarperKaska, Lawrence E. 1933-2012 Muscatine Co 1305Kayser, Richard 1933-2012 Cedar Falls Co 4516Kayser, Richard A. 1933-2012 Dick & Wilma MakinsterKayser, Richard A. 1933-2012 Don & Louise BurgerKayser, Richard A. 1933-2012 Jesup Co 8227Kayser, Richard A. 1933-2012 Joe & Cheryl RamirezKayser, Richard A. 1933-2012 Michael & Michele EvinkKelley, Thomas J. 1929-2013 Harold & Betty HausKelley, Thomas J. 1929-2013 Rockwl-Rockfd-Doug. Co 13314Kendzora, Vera 1020-2012 Tim & Barb DempseyKent, Michael W. 1945-2013 Donald & Rosa Lee HauserKerber, Mary Jane 1931-2012 Kevin ParkerKilbride, Gloria 1933-2013 Peter & Hanice Houska, Sr.Kilbride, Gloria 1933-2013 Sac City Co 10464King, George 1935-2012 Storm Lake Co 2326Klapperich, Brian 1963-2012 Stacyville Co 8650Klassen, Jerome 1932-2012 Garrigan Asm 265, Sioux CityKolbet, Susanna 1956-2013 Bill & Lola BossKottenstette, Francella L. 1922-2013 Margaret SchierbrockKottenstette, William A. 1934-2012 Gallitzin Asm 278Kottenstette, William A. 1934-2012 Margaret SchierbrockKowalski, Chase 2005-2012 Iowa Knights of ColumbusKramper, Delores 1932-2012 Kerry & Mary BresslerKremer, Edward F. 1024-2012 Louis & Betty LeiboldKremer, Edward F. 1924-2012 Paul & Jeanette KremerKrieger, Francis 1926-2012 Webster City Co 838Kunkel, Urban L. 1923-2012 Marshalltown Co 966Kuzela, Mary “Toni” A. 1927-2012 Des Moines Co 13159Kuzela, Mary “Toni” A. 1927-2012 Francis&Theresa SchlueterKuzela, Mary “Toni” A. 1927-2012 Joe & Cheryl RamirezLaures, Kathleen 1932-2012 Norbert SteffenLeibold, Charles M. 1925-2012 Dyersville Co 1734Leibold, Charles M. 1925-2012 Louis & Betty LeiboldLeibold, Charles M. 1925-2012 Mary E. CrimminsLeliefeld, Betty 1930-2013 Eric & Louise LoeffelholzLessman, Jeannette 1944-2012 Mark & Tamara LessmanLester, Edna 1934-2012 Francis & Theresa SchlueterLewer, James 1932-2012 Iowa Falls Co 5835Lewis, Jesse 2006-2012 Iowa Knights of ColumbusLeytem, Steve 1952-2012 Paul & Jeanette KremerLipsky, Phyllis 1938-2012 Tim & Barb DempseyLoeffelholz, Freida -2012 Paul & Jeanette KremerLorenz, John 1930-2012 Mark & Tamara LessmanLouis, John 1925-2012 Panora Co 11242Louis, Joyce 1934-2012 Panora Co 11242Madden, Max 1919-2012 Tim & Barb DempseyMahacek, Wilbur “Willie” 1982-2013 Sioux City Co 11392Manso, Carla 1954-2012 Joe & Cheryl RamirezMaravetz, Arnold L. 1921-2012 Russ & Margaret O’DonnellMarkey, John T. 1926-2012 Marshalltown Co 966Marshall, James D. 1931-2013 Francis & Theresa SchlueterMathis, Charlotte J. 1926-2012 Ralph & Joann WelchMattioli, James 2006-2012 Iowa Knights of ColumbusMcCarthy, Corrinne 1926-2012 Kerry & Mary Bressler


Iowa Knights of Columbus Perpetual Memorial Society(cont.)The following have been enrolled in the Perpetual Memorial Society since the last issue of The Knight Today. May they enjoy eternal happiness in God’s Heavenly Kingdom.

In Memory of Donated byIn Memory of Donated by In Memory of Donated by

PERPETUALMEMORIALSOCIETYREPORT

Francis Schlueter

McDonnell, Grace 2005-2012 Iowa Knights of ColumbusMcDonough, Cheryl T. 1967-2012 Mark & Tamara LessmanMcEnroe, Jim 1921-2013 James & Marilyn LynchMcKenna, Marilyn M. 1940-2012 Jeff & Jodi PenticoMcKenna, Marilyn M. 1940-2012 Kenneth & Jacki BockMcKinney, Jerry E. 1937-2013 Dick & Wilma MakinsterMcKinney, Jerry E. 1937-2013 Francis & Theresa SchlueterMcKinney, Jerry E. 1937-2013 Jim & Mary Lou KestnerMcKinney, Jerry E. 1937-2013 John & Sharon BeckmanMcKinney, Jerry E. 1937-2013 Joseph & Cheryl RamirezMcKinney, Jerry E. 1937-2013 Karl & Mary WisbrockMcKinney, Jerry E. 1937-2013 Kevin & Julie McKinneyMcKinney, Jerry E. 1937-2013 Pat & Nancy O’KeefeMcMarrow, Rose Marie 1955-2013 James & Marilyn LynchMcMullen, Robert 1940-2012 Mary LoesMcMullen, Robert 1940-2012 Paul & Jeanette KremerMensen, Dorothy J. 1930-2013 Eric & Louise LoeffelholzMensen, Dorothy J. 1930-2013 James & Marilyn LynchMillbach, Sylvia 1933-2012 Paul & Jeanette KremerMiller, Mary -2012 Dave & Julie BellendierMiller, MaryAnn ‘Anania’ 1933-2012 Des Moines Co 15336Miller, MaryAnn ‘Anania’ 1933-2012 John & May McGinnessMiller, Sr. Richard P. 1930-2007 David Miller & CindyMoellers, Ralph B. 1927-2012 West Union Co 4287Montgomery, Helen J. 1954-2013 Mark & Tamara LessmanMontgomery, Helen J. 1954-2013 Ron & Cheryl PaulsenMoore, Geraldine 1915-2012 Panora Co 11242Mueggenberg, Walter H. 1926-2012 Peter & Janice Houska, Sr.Mueggenberg, Walter H. 1926-2012 Sac City Co 10464Murphy, Anne Marie 1960-2012 Iowa Knights of ColumbusNecker, Patricia Marie 1932-2012 Don & Louise BurgerNolan, James 1924-2012 Dave & Julie BellendierO’Hare, Patrick R. 1931-2012 Sioux City Co 12350O’Rourke, Ann M. 1924-2012 North English Co 13503O’Rourke, Donald F. 1926-2013 Glenwood Co 6977Ollinger, Mildred “Millie” 1930-2012 Leo & Rosie VittetoeOlson, Anna M. 1919-2013 James & Marilyn LynchOrtner, Dorothy I. 1927-2012 Norbert SteffenOsterhaus, Helen 1921-2013 Don & Lavonne BriesOsterhaus, Walter “Walt” 1925-2013 Dave & Julie BellendierPalmer, Althea -2012 Dick & Priscilla MattPalmer, Lucille Iva 1926-2012 Joe & Donna MussinoPanther, Urban A. 1917-2012 Ed & Anita BlindtPanther, Urban A. 1917-2012 Margaret SchierbrockParker, Emilie 2006-2012 Iowa Knights of ColumbusPasker, Agnes 1914-2012 Martin & Marsha PaskerPaul, Cyril J. 1935-2012 Maquoketa Co 8269Pearson, Catherine Ann 1931-2012 Francis & Theresa SchlueterPeno, Dominick J. 1926-2012 Carlisle Co 8114Perry, Anne ‘Adams’ -2012 John & May McGinnessPetermeier, Larry L. 1939-2012 Marshalltown Co 966Petsche, Lawerence 1919-2012 Red Oak Co 9726Piazzon, Rosella “Sally” -2012 Dave & Julie BellendierPinto, Jack 2006-2012 Iowa Knights of ColumbusPitlik, Francis R. 1929-2012 Charles LusterPitzenberger, Joseph T. 1953-2012 Al WintersPottebaum, Kate 1918-2012 Don & Lavonne BriesPozner, Noah 2006-2012 Iowa Knights of ColumbusPrevidi, Caroline 2006-2012 Iowa Knights of ColumbusPutral, Dale -2013 Mark & Tamara LessmanRaemaker, Lonnie 1947-2012 Webster City Co 838Ramirez, Frank 1927-2012 Tim & Barb DempseyRecker, Madonna 1919-2012 Bill & Lola BossRecker, Madonna 1919-2012 Russ & Margaret O’DonnellRekos, Jessica 2006-2012 Iowa Knights of ColumbusRenken, Alexander Keith 1993-2012 Ron & Cheryl PaulsenRichman, Avielle 2006-2012 Iowa Knights of ColumbusRieder, elizabeth J. 1927-2012 Mary E. Crimmins

Ries, Elmer P. 1927-2012 Dyersville Co 1734Riesgaard, Harley 1926-2012 Avoca-Walnut Co 12133Rivera, Louis 1922-2012 Tim & Barb DempseyRoan, Jr. Martin J. 1921-2012 Cedar Falls Co 4516Rochford, C. Merle 1913-2012 Clinton BrannonRochford, Merle 1913-2012 Norbert SteffenRochford, Merle C. 1913-2012 New Hampton Co 1697Rogness, Suzanne 1940-2012 Ralph & Joann WelchRoth, Carlis ‘Kelly’ 1933-2012 Clifford RothRothbart, Darlene 1923-2013 Dick & Faye SoerRousseau, Lauren 1982-2012 Iowa Knights of ColumbusRuhland, Ronald J. 1933-2012 Drs. Al & Romana KennedyRuhland, Ronald J. 1933-2012 Remsen Co 3405Saborse, Michael 1924-2012 Dave & Julie BellendierSchaffer, Lucille M. 1921-2012 Margaret SchierbrockSchiller, Sr. Ed 1919-2013 Des Moines Co 5389Schilling, Marge 1926-2012 Cedar Falls Co 4516Schinekel, Marvin 1928-2012 Tom & Jean ThysSchinekel, Pauline I. 1927-2012 Thomas & Jean ThysSchmelz, Melvin P. 1926-2012 Cedar Rapids Co 5544Schmelz, Melvin P. 1926-2012 James & Colleen NiemanSchmit, Ernest 1943-2013 Don & Louise BurgerSchmitt, Chris 1965-2012 St. Lucas Co 8676Schnoes, Leo John 1927-2013 James & Marilyn LynchScholbrock, Donna Lou 1927-2012 Alan & Norma FreidhofSchueller, Edward A. 1916-2012 Davenport Co 532Schueller, Wayne A. 1939-2012 Paul & Jeanette KremerSchulte, Leon J. 1932-2012 Ralph & Joann WelchSchulz, Michael 1969-2012 Mark & Tamara LessmanShea, Edward 1926-2012 David & Mary CapperSherlach, Mary 1956-2012 Iowa Knights of ColumbusShultz, Hazel -2012 Fairfax-Walford Co 11942Sieven, Evelyn Peiffer 1919-2013 Leo & Rosemary VittetoeSillik, Monica C. “Mickey” 1939-2012 Joe & Donna MussinoSimkauitz, Bernita “Jane” 1933-2012 Cedar Rapids Co 5544Simkauitz, Bernita “Jane” 1933-2012 James & Colleen NiemanSkarda, Paul J. 1917-2012 Francis & Theresa SchlueterSkeers, Jerome McIntyre 1944-2013 Patrick & Mary CrawfordSlater, Robert W. 1934-2012 Strawberry Point Co 11880Smith, Mary A. 1946-2012 Cascade Co 930Smith, Sr. Leo M. 1936-2012 Williamsburg Co 2818Sondag, Susan R. 1960-2012 Jim & Mary Lou KestnerSoto, Victoria 1985-2012 Iowa Knights of ColumbusSpeltz, Marie 1925-2012 Berenice FreidhofSpielbauer, John 1940-2013 Eric & Louise LoeffelholzStaebell, Michael T. 1919-2012 Don & Louise BurgerStaebell, Michael T. 1919-2012 Jesup Co 8227Staebell, Michael T. 1919-2012 Richard & Patti SulenticStaudt, Dorothy C. -2013 Clinton BrannonSteele, Leonard A. 1942-2012 Fr. Grothe Asm 273, HarperSteele, Leonard A. 1942-2012 North English Co 13503Steepleton, Colleen 1936-2012 Phyliss LangeSteffen, Alfred Francis 1925-2013 Norbert SteffenSteffen, Edmund B. 1917-2013 Eric & Louise LoeffelholzStoll, Dola A. 1920-2012 Cascade Co 930Stoner, Walter 1953-2012 Steven & Janice MichaudStoos, Dwayne F. 1944-2012 John H. IhleStoos, Dwayne F. 1944-2012 Muscatine Co 1305Stork, Patrick 1964-2012 Steven & Janice MichaudStreet, Richard 1943-2012 Cedar Rapids Co 5544Street, Richard 1943-2012 James & Colleen NiemanStreff, Betty 1957-2013 Kevin & Mary HolzmanStriegel, Edward W. 1948-2013 Fr. Grothe Asm 273, HarperStriegel, Edward W. 1948-2013 Harper Co 1457Striegel, Edward W. 1948-2013 Larry & Sandy StriegelSudbeck, Duane J. 1927-2012 Sioux City Co 12350Swafford, Betty 1934-2012 Burlington Co 568Swanson, Herman 1924-2012 Cedar Rapids Co 5544

Sweeney, Melanie M. 1946-2012 Joe & Cheryl RamirezTempleton, Dorothy B. 1020-2013 Ralph & Joann WelchThiltgen, Mary 1920-2012 Marv & Mary JapelThole, Jr. Joseph S. 1922-2012 Strawberry Point Co 11880Thome, Steven G. 1956-2012 Jesup Co 8227Thompson, Clyde 1935-2013 Ed & Anita BlindtVail, Pearl E. 1924-2012 David Miller & CindyVail, Pearl E. 1924-2012 Francis & Theresa SchlueterVenner, Albin F. 1925-2013 Cyril H. VennerVittetoe, Richard M. 1925-2012 Leo & Rosemary VittetoeVoight, Carl W. “Jim” 1925-2013 Osage Co 4308Wacha, Jr. John J. 1920-2012 Clem & Jan HavlikWacha, Jr. John J. 1920-2012 Russ & Margaret O’DonnellWacha, Jr. John J. 1920-2012 Tom & Shirley SmithWacha, Rose Mary 1923-2012 Joseph & Cheryl RamirezWalz, William Henry 1938-2012 Donald & Rosa Lee HauserWatkins, Mary A. 1922-2013 Donald & Rosa Lee HauserWheeler, Benjamin 2006-2012 Iowa Knights of ColumbusWichman, Clara 1817-2013 Daniel L. PalmersheimWidman, Gary 1957-2013 Jeff & Jodi PenticoWilson, Gordon 1927-2012 Waterloo Co 700Wilson, Robert L. 1932-2012 Oelwein Co 1168Winterfeld, Edwin T. 1926-2013 John & Sharon BeckmanWinterfeld, Edwin T. 1926-2013 Joseph & Cheryl RamirezWinterfeld, Edwin T. 1926-2013 Ron & Cheryl PaulsenWright, Robert 1931-2012 Mapleton Co 2839Wyatt, Allion N. 2006-2012 Iowa Knights of Columbus

As I look over the history of the Iowa KC Perpetual Memorial Society that Russ Hensing was instrumental in getting started in 1990 I find that we have come a long way. We now have two hard bond books with our enrollees each spanning 10 years (1990-2000 & 2000-2010) plus a notebook with our 2010 & up enrollees.

At the present time we have deposited $205,000 into the Christopher Fund at the Supreme Office. The interest earned from this fund is presented to our four bishops annually to support vocations. To date we have presented a total of $175,415.93 (or $43,853.98 each) from the fund.

Since we are now covering our expenses from the donations to the Perpetual Memorial Society, I would highly recommend that you ask for your donor’s letter to be returned by e-mail. Currently it costs a little over $0.50 to send a letter in the mail. Any savings that we can make will provide more funds for vocations.

I would urge all councils and assemblies to enroll their deceased members. I have received many thank you cards stating their appreciation for the enrollment of their de-ceased members.

Iowa K of CCharitableFoundation

The mission of the Iowa K of C Charitable Foundation is to ensure permanent funds for Religious Vocations, Catholic education, Persons with Intellectual Disabilities, and help to our Brother Knights and their families in Iowa. The Iowa K of C Charitable Founda-tion is certified by the IRS as a 501(c)3 organization. All donations are tax deductible.

The foundation needs your help in supporting the various funds.1. General Fund

- A Legacy fund, only interest used2. Helping Hands Fund

- for benefit of any charitable purpose, all funds may be used3. Persons with Intellectual Disabilities Fund

- A Legacy Fund, only interest used4. Vocations and Catholic Education Fund

- A Legacy Fund, only interest usedYes, I would like to help!Name __________________________________________Address ________________________________________City________________________State ___ Zip _________Amount $ ________________ Fund No. ____________Please send your donation payable to “Iowa K of C Charitable Founda-tion” to:

Thomas Wittrock, Treasurer770 310th St, Bagley, IA 50026-8014

For more information, contact:James Murphy, President, at 712-288-5852(E-mail: [email protected])or Tom Wittrock at 712-652-3916 (E-mail: [email protected])

KC ITEMS AVAILABLE!!!Send the order form with your check payable to:

Iowa State Council K of CSend to: Iowa State Council

915 S 17th St, Centerville, IA 52544-2701Name ______________________________________Address ______________________________________City, State, Zip __________________________________History of the IA KofC (set of two books) ____ X $60.00 (+$10.00S&H) = ________History of the IA KofC (Vol. I 1900-1987) ____ X $40.00 ( +$8.00 S&H) = ________History of the IA KofC (Vol. II 1987-1999) ____ X $25.00 ( +$8.00 S&H) = ________PID Drive Aprons (English ___ Spanish ___) ____ X $12.00 = ________KC License Plate Holder ____ X $4.50 = ________KC Auto Emblems (3rd) ____ (4th) ____ ____ X $4.00 = ________3rd Degree Emblem of the Order patch (2”) ____ X $0.75 = ________Iowa KC Pocket Rosary ____ X $4.00 = ________KC Rosaries (Black) ____ (White) ____ ____ X $3.00 = ________Deluxe Leatherette Rosary Pouch ____ X $3.25 = ________Rosary Pouch with Drawstring ____ X $1.00 = ________Postage & Handling (excluding history books) = $4.00 Total = ______.___

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IOWA K of C PERPETUAL MEMORIAL SOCIETYPlease Print Registration Form Please PrintPlease enroll: Name ______________________________________________ (Gender) Male or FemaleYear of Birth _______ Year of Death _______Enrollee was member of Council (No.) ______Assembly (No.) _____Donor’s thank you letter requested (Check one): E-mail____ Mail____ None____E-mail Address (If checked above) _______________________________________Donor’s Name(s)______________________________________________________

Address ________________________________________ City, State, Zip ________________________________Send Letter of Condolence to: Name ______________________________________Address ________________________________________ City, State, Zip ________________________________Who is the _______________ of the deceased.(Father, Mother, Husband, Wife, Son, Daughter, Friend, etc).Please make your check payable to: Iowa K of C Perpetual Memorial Society Mail to: Francis E. Schlueter 452 NW 70th Place Ankeny, IA 50023-9536

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