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NOTES FROM THE GRAND KNIGHT

“……with liberty and justice for all.”

My Brothers, 244 years ago a number of very brave and determined souls set out on an uncertain journey and a bold experiment. They were intent on an ideal that a people of different backgrounds, histories, ethnicities and languages could agree on a set of principles and certain common objectives, and govern themselves without royalty to decree how a country should exist in this world. I believe they understood the difficulties and the mistakes that lay ahead, and they understood the frailties of being human, but they relied on a firm belief that human error can be mitigated by the desire to advance the common good. Of course, the definition of what constitutes this “common good” would have to be tested over time, but would also evolve for the benefit of the general population as reason, charity, and a sense of common purpose advances. It is, perhaps, a lack of common purpose that has caused our social upheaval in recent years, but we have reason to hope that this new energy will help us discern a clearer and kinder path toward true inclusion of those who have been oppressed and suppressed for too many generations. The fact that multitudes are facing up to clearer views of realities is hopeful for the growth and advancement of justice for us all. Perhaps, just perhaps, we can begin to do our part by opening our hearts and practicing what we preach: “Blessed are the peace makers, for they shall be called the children of God.” It is fair to ask how this first letter to you in this new Columbian year has to do with the Knights of Columbus, and to you as a member. Well, as citizens of this “Land of the free, and home (because) of the brave,” we have an obligation to prepare ourselves and participate in the grand experiment our forebears began. Secondly, as we profess our faith as Disciples of Christ, we have the duty and privilege to try and be like Him to the extent our wisdom and strength allow. And, third, as members of the Knights of Columbus we have individually sworn to actively support the Church and our Parish in the performance of charity, unity and fraternity. My Brothers, as to this third category, any reasoned evaluation of the performance of our Council over the past few years, and perhaps longer, would reveal that we are failing. You have only to look at the officers who have had to agree to serve to lead the Council this year. Five of the officers are Past Grand Knights, and a very, very few men have stepped up to volunteer for literally anything that the Council attempts to do. Unfortunately, this is not a new phenomenon, and it is not peculiar to our little part of this planet. I will admit

Y2K PLUS XX EDITION, ISSUE VII JULY 2020

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL #10442

ST JOSEPH, HUSBAND OF MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH

LAS VEGAS, NV 89117

PHONE: 702-363-1902

KNIGHTLY NOTES

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that my observation may be biased because I am old, but it seems to me that while our world abounds in so many good things, it also abounds in an apathy that imperils us all. What are we to do? Well, a couple of months ago, I asked in our Knightly Notes for members to offer feedback and suggestions as to things we could do that would encourage members to at least occasionally come to one of our monthly meetings at the Church. The good news is that I received some good feedback that I intend to follow through on when we are allowed to gather as a Council again. The bad news is that I only heard from three of you, and all three already are regular attendees. OK, that didn’t work, but I still have hope. In the 3rd chapter of the 1st Book of Samuel, we read of Samuel answering God’s call to service. While sleeping, God called to Samuel three separate times. Each time, Samuel goes to his mentor, Eli, who replies that he did not call to him. Eli and Samuel realize that God was calling Samuel. Samuel answered, “Here I am.” This Council needs you. In our 300+ dues paying members, there are those with skills that would advance the work of our Council and Parish, and might even make you a more productive citizen. We need you to step up and participate. It’s why we became Knights. My contact information can be found in this newsletter. Please let me hear from you. Your name doesn’t have to be Samuel.

Don Thompson Grand Knight

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Council Calendar of Events

Saint Kateri Tekakwitha July 14th

A statue of this North American Saint known as the “Lily of the Mohawks” for her purity

stands in the north planter in the plaza of our parish.

July Birthdays!

Henry Misuraca 7/2 Bryan Gibson 7/11 Darren Horvath 7/18

Paul Trenshaw 7/1 Joseph Micatrotto 7/11 Phillip Stahl 7/19

James Le Roux 7/4 Richard Shugert 7/11 Vincent Zappia 7/21

Ernesto Medel 7/4 Antonio Tatalo 7/11 Noel Lozada 7/22

Cornelius Kelleher 7/6 Kristopher Del Campo 7/15 Patrick Barry 7/23

Charles McCloskey 7/7 Joseph Magsambol 7/16 Joseph Elliott 7/24

George Nash 7/9 Michael Pereda 7/16 John Dube 7/26

Davis Finley 7/10 Roderick Songalia 7/16 Christopher Carr 7/29

Anthony Petracca 7/10 Marino Avilla 7/18 Oliver Trewartha 7/30

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Message from Financial Secretary

Understanding the efforts, the hackers are taking to get info from the UKnight system, made me rethink the visible of email information we all have been putting out there.

The point on UKnight from the other email should not apply to other members. Try not to send emails with names and email addresses visible on the TO: line, consider using

BLIND COPY. But if you have to show names; Look at your contacts "display as line", do you show just the

names, or do you also show their email address? Consider altering to just the name. I was surprised looking at my own.

After sending this concern out Statewide and pointing out how listing emails on the To: line, is playing into hackers hands; I noted someone who continued to do so with large distribution lists.

To make my point, I highlighted his email distribution list, copied it into excel, and did a little converting, and emailed him back an excel file with most First names, Last names, and over 100 email addresses in the 3rd column. It is easy to do!

I hope this makes scene, and as always if you have questions call me.

As 10442 Financial Secretary (September 1st, 2019 to June 30th, 2020), I thought it might help members understand just what support the Knights have provided during this short time and hopefully offer each of you some pride in being a member of the Knights.

$2,400. There are 4 seminarians associated from St Joseph Husband of Mary; the Council sent each of them $600 to help with their day to day personal needs not covered by the Diocese.

$500 to First Choice Pregnancy $250 Wreaths for Boulder City Veterans Cemetery in December (the Assembly added $500 to

this effort) $2,590 from Tootsie Roll drive to mentally challenged $3,840 in St Joseph Husband of Mary Parish support $1,000 in Parish Scholarships $500 to Catholic Charities ($500 also matched by the Assembly) $500 to Three Square food service ($500 also matched by the Assembly) Assembly also sent $500 to each of the 4 parishes for COVID-19 assistance. $500 to the St

Therese Center, $500 to Three Square, $1,000 Catholic Worker, $250 UNLV Newman Center, over $500 in veteran items.

With the Assembly COVID-19 Virus MATCHING CONTRIBUTION FUNDS drive to provide food to members, that is now at $1,175. Know someone that needs help, just reply to this email.

Between our two Knights groups in 7 months that is over $18,500 and certainly more than I would have guessed.

I hope this helps you take a little more Pride in being a Knight. With more hands-on help, could it be even more?

Vivat Jesus! Ken 702-203-7403 ken.j.sawyer@cox.net

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Message from Membership Director Brothers,

the council did it !! we made STAR Council, and I as Membership chairman had nothing to do with it, Thanks to the help of Fr. Manny who brought in a new E member and suggested he join 10442, thank you Fr. Manny and all that helped this past year. The last member to join us is Leonoras c. Punzalan he attends CTK Church. Well now its July and we start a new Columbian year , so I know we are all thinking Summer but we cannot stop thinking Church, Pandemic or Council. It’s up to all of us to keep in touch with friends and family we will get thru this and be able to have our pancake breakfasts and events that we have had, it will take time. Keep recruiting, send me the names of your candidates I will contact, we will have a great 2020 - 2021 year. Thank you, stay well, wear your masks, Bob Zagby My phone number is 702 379 3025 and my e mail is: rwz9917@aol.com . Membership Chairman RECRUIT! RECRUIT! RECRUIT! 1st Degree Team Leader At this time contact me to request a form 100 Vivat Jesus

Formation Degree Exemplification Don’t forget – Help recruit Members! The Formation Degree at SJHOM is held the last Saturday of the Month!

At this time all Formation Degrees are postponed until a future date.

Welcome A New

Brother Knight

We have another new E-member Knight to welcome. Please join me in extending

greetings to, Sami Latti, our newest 3rd degree member to Council 10442. Sami made his

degree on June 20th.

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Council Recognition

Knight of the Year 2019-2020 Ken Sawyer

2019-2020 GK Gary Presswood thanks Ken Sawyer for stepping up and helping when it was most needed. And presents him with a Council Shirt noting him as the

Knight of the Year.

Family of the Year 2019-2020 David & Krista Richardson

Dave & Krista Richardson were chosen as the 2019-2020 Family of the Year, and are congratulated and thanked by GK Gary Presswood

Knight and Family of the Month Recognition will resume with regular Council activity

Good of the Order

Please pray for long time member Patrick Boland who has onset Alzheimer’s disease and his wife Joselyn. They are in need of our prayers for comfort and ease in this time of their life.

If you or someone you know would like to be on the prayer list or if you know of someone who should be removed from previous prayer lists, please contact the editors of this newsletter until a new Fraternal Chair has volunteered.

It is with great sadness that I have to report to the council the passing from this life of Tony Ruivivar. He was a very dedicated member of our council. Even though he had medical problems Tony attended most all of our events and council meetings. He and his wife Karen who was an active LADY’S AUXILIARY MEMBER were both instrumental in the support of the council. Tony will be sorely missed. Please pray for the Ruivivar family that they might be comforted through this difficult time. Messages of condolence can be sent to Karen Ruivivar at: 2836 Barrow Downs St., Las Vegas, NV. 891135

Tony Donofrio, tdpgk10442@cox.net Newsletter Editor

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Council 10442 Insurance Field agent

(Article is repeat of June Newsletter Article) Notes from the field…from my office…at home My brother knights, This has certainly been the strangest time in the history of the Knights of Columbus. But it has been an amazing time as well. When the stay at home directive went out from our Governor many of us in the order were confused about what our role should be. We were used to mobilizing. We were used to getting out there and getting things done. This was true of our fraternal work as well as the financial work of the Knights. What were we supposed to do when the main thing expected of everyone was to stay at home? Within a week of the lockdown, the Knights of Columbus had figured out what needed to be done on both fronts. Fraternally, we initiated the “Leave No Neighbor Behind” initiative. As the coronavirus pandemic unfolded, our duty was to lead our families, protect our parishes, and serve our communities, remembering always that where there’s a need, there’s a Knight. Councils have responded with care, compassion and charity and we have been taking care of each other. The Insurance program also responded swiftly. Within the first week of the lockdown here, the Knights of Columbus provided the technology we needed to be able to assist our members even as we stayed apart. Whether it was making changes to existing plans or putting new plans in place, all of it could, for the first time, be completed at a distance. A comprehensive needs analysis and even complete applications could be completed in these virtual meetings. While most of us would prefer to be sitting together at the kitchen table, especially for the most difficult visits, such as those we have when a member passes away, our meetings over the computer have been the next best thing. Just because we cannot meet face to face does not mean we cannot meet “face to face” Using a computer or even just a smart phone a member can meet with his field agent and still take advantage of all of the incredible member benefits available to us as Knights. Virtual member benefits nights, such as the one offered recently by our General Agent, Kevin Tuuri, will likely continue even once things get back to “normal.” None of us need feel like he is alone. We are not. The Knights of Columbus continues as a brotherhood of charity no matter what the current challenge. Fraternally, Stephen Melancon, PGK, FSCP Field Agent Vivat Jesus!

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PRAY FOR THESE SEMINARIANS OF THE DIOCESE

St. Joseph, Husband of Mary Council 10442 Supports Seminarians:

Mount Angel Seminary One Abby Dr. St. Benedict, OR 93737-0505 Website: www.mountangelabbey.org

Simon Tran (3rd Year)

Mundelein Seminary 1000 E. Maple Ave. Mundelin, IL 60060 Website: www.usml.edu/mundelein-seminary

Joseph ("AJ") Sales Council Seminarian Contact:

Chancellor Ed Miranda

Council Contact Information Mail to: St. Joseph, Husband of Mary Catholic Church Knights of Columbus Council 10442 7260 W Sahara Avenue Las Vegas NV 89117 Phone: 363-1902 Or Contact: Grand Knight: Don K Thompson, 702-606-1892 Deputy Grand Knight: Charles (Chuck) McCloskey 702-628-4635 Financial Secretary: Ken Sawyer, 702-203-7403 Treasurer: Tim Russo, 702-271-7506

Fraternal Chairman: Membership Director: Bob Zagby, 702-379-3025 Newsletter Co-Editors: Tony & Paula Donofrio, 702-306-1132 Field Agent: Stephen Melancon, 702-672-1425 Supreme Website: www.kofc.org Nevada State Council Website: www.kofc-nv.org Council Website for copies of the Newsletter, Calendar of events, and other information, the link is: http://uknight.org/CouncilSite/?CNO=10442

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COUNCIL OFFICERS FOR COLUMBIAN YEAR 2020/2021

OFFICERS ELECTED FOR THE COLUMBIAN YEAR JULY 1, 2020 THRU JUNE 30, 2021

GRAND KNIGHT DON THOMPSON PGK DEPUTY GRAND KNIGHT CHARLES MC CLOSKEY, PGK CHANCELLOR BILL KOSS, PGK RECORDER JOSE SANDOVAL TREASURER TIMOTHY RUSSO ADVOCATE JAMES BUTMAN WARDEN DAVID RICHARDSON OUTSIDE GUARD ANTONIO TATALO OUTSIDE GUARD Robert R. Williams INSIDE GUARD MICHAEL CASTRONOVA ONE YEAR TRUSTEE MICHAEL LARICCIA, PGK TWO YEAR TRUSTEE RAYMOND FOSTER, PGK THREE YEAR TRUSTEE THOMAS O’REILLY

I would like to ask you all to join me in congratulating the new slate of officers for the coming Columbian Year. As most of you realize many of these officers elected have been past grand knights. I ask that you support these officers who have taken it upon themselves to make this council better in hopes of getting greater participation in our events and a willingness to serve as a council officer in the future. It is imperative that we all become active so that the council can again fulfill its fraternal and charitable obligations. Tony Donofrio, PGK Newsletter Editor

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News from the Ladies Auxiliary Ladies Auxiliary Knights of Columbus St. Joseph, Husband of Mary Council #10442

Dear Sisters, I hope everyone had a safe and fun 4th of July. I know the Corona Virus has restricted holiday get-togethers and traveling, but we can still find ways to keep in touch with our friends and families. One of our members has suggested we form a “calling tree” to keep in touch to keep each other safe. I will be sending out an e-mail with more information to get your feedback on the suggestion. Hopefully, the church and the Supreme Knights of Columbus will allow us to begin having meetings in August, when I would like to have another Bingo Night to begin our new fraternal year. Congratulations to our officers for the 2021-2022 fraternal year. Many thanks to Paula for conducting the election.

President: Jackie Katrosits V. Pres.: Donna Williams Secretary: Sonia Avila Treasurer: Maria Miranda Sgt./Arms: Krista Richardson 3yr Trust: Paula Donofrio 2yr Trust: Mary Ann O’Reilly 1yr Trust: Donna Vuolo-Urso Parliamentarian: Peggy Thompson

No article would be complete without something to think about. It’s not meant to make you feel old, just to remind you of fond memories. (Article from Facebook.) Bonanza premiered 60 years ago. The Beatles split 50 years ago. Laugh-in premiered nearly 52 years ago. The Wizard of Oz is 80 years old. Elvis is dead 42 years. He’d be 84 today. The Thriller video is 36 years old. Jimi Hendrix and Janis Joplin died 49 years ago. John Lennon is dead 39 years. Mickey Mantle retired 51 yrs ago. Saturday Night Fever is 42 years old. Tabitha from Bewitched is 55. The Ed Sullivan Show ended 47 years ago. The Corvette turned 66 this year. The Brady Bunch premiered 50 years ago. The Mustang is 55. The triplets on My Three Sons are 50. If you were born in the 50’s, you’ve had 12 presidents.

Irish Blessing May the road rise to meet you, May the wind be always at your back, May the sun shine warm upon your face, The rain fall soft upon your fields. And Until we meet again, May God hold you in the Palm of His Hand.

Take care and I hope to see you in August, Jackie Katrosits, President