“knightly news” annunciation council 12761
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Annunciation Council 12761 St Patrick Assembly 2883
Grand Knight
Carmine Bravo
“Knightly News”- Annunciation Council 12761
December 2014
Brother Knights.
My earliest memories of childhood include Christmas. The beauty of Christmas, which we as
Christian Catholics celebrate the birth of the Savior, is, no matter ones faith background, no
matter how one refers to the holiday or the season, a special time of joy, happiness and good will.
People find themselves doing things for others as they are overwhelmed by the spirit of the Lord.
How many of us spend much of our waking hours deliberating on the special gift for that special
person in our lives. No question, it is the happiest time of the year.We had a very successful Me-
morial Mass. Fr. Steve Baumann’s message inspired us to have new insight regarding those al-
ready in glory and what we can look forward to as we face the inevitable. The widows look for-
ward to this annual event and it is one which we get great satisfaction for holding. As Knights it
is a busy time for us. Here is what’s coming up. On December 1, 2014, at 6:00 P.M. we will have a 1st degree exemplifica-
tion. Our regular Council meeting will begin at 7:00 P.M. So come early to support our new members as well as our first
degree team. We are looking to shore up our 1st degree team and you could play an important role in welcoming and
inspiring incoming Knights by your participation on the team.
Again, we will be selling the Nativity Magnets outside of church at all Masses on December 6 and 7. This is one of our
popular and successful events. Please sign up at the Council meeting or contact Ed Cote at ([email protected]) or John
Linde at ([email protected]) to volunteer your time. This program is a great service to the parish and generates a few
dollars needed and used by the Council for our outreach. This year some of the money will be used for prizes for the stu-
dents at Annunciation Academy and the CCD classes who participate in and are winners for the Christmas Poster Con-
test. Contact Attilio DiMarco ([email protected]) if you desire to help out with this project.On December 13th at
2:00 P.M. we will join the St. Patrick Assembly at the Veteran’s Nursing Home at Lake Nona, to honor our disabled vet-
erans with the annual Christmas party. Big Lou Buttice and his committee have planned an event extraordinaire. So be
sure to mark your calendar and contact Faithful Navigator Frank Zeleznik ([email protected]) or Lou
([email protected]) as to how you can either participate or make a financial contribution to assist with the expense of
this worthwhile event.Finally, for this calendar year, we will come together as a Council on December 21 to celebrate
Christmas with Corporate Communion at the 10:00 A.M. Mass. The Mass will be followed by a Party and Brunch in the
Cultural Center. An email will advise shortly how to reserve your seats and pay for the brunch. Join fellow Knights,
spouses and families to celebrate the Season. The beauty of being a Knight in the order is it brings together men of all
different types of personalities, from various backgrounds in professional life, heritage, education and experience. It is a
tribute to our Catholic Christian heritage how, even with such diversity we have the one common bond in our Lord and
Savior Jesus Christ and to use our earthly energy to support our faith and our parish.
To all, Merry Christmas and Happy New Year.
God Bless and Vivat Jesus. Carmine M. Bravo, Grand Knight Annunciation Council 12761
Council 12761 Officers
Grand Knight: Carmine Bravo Dep Grand Knight: Jim Telesz Chancellor: Phil Henderson Recorder: Jack Mackin Advocate: Tim Donihi Warden: Guadalupe Escamilla Inside Guard: Ralph Ameduri Outside Guard: Tim Tiralosi Trustee 1 Year: Jack Cash Trustee 2 Year: Joe Disalvo Trustee 3 Year: Ray Bowser Treasurer: Kim Juarez Financial Secretary: Neal Walker
Council 12761 Directors
Program Director: Gary Godard Church Director: John Woods Membership Director: Bob Nettles Community Director: Jack Luiz Council Director: Ross Arbelious Youth Director: Mike Duffy Family Director: Joe DiSalvo Prolife Director: Paul Guyet Vocations Chairman: Larry Hackett
Meetings 1st and 3rd Mondays
7:00 PM
St. Gabriel Ctr. / Rms. 4 & 5
Annunciation Catholic Church
1020 Montgomery Road
Altamonte Springs, FL.32714
CHARITY, UNITY,
FRATERNITY
& PATRIOTISM
“Knightly News”- Annunciation Council 12761 Annunciation Council 12761 - Officers / Committees
Council 12761 Chairmen 2014 - 2015 Program Admissions R. Gesell, B. Nettles, J. Telesz P. Henderson, K. Juarez Membership
Adult Spirituality Carl Fairley Church
Athletics Mike Duffy Youth
Basketball Free Throw John Scala Youth
Blood Drive Chuck Coakley Community
Bowl for Charity Gary Godard - John Lampe Youth
Ch. 2 Basketball Game John Scala Youth
Christ in Christmas Ed Cote - Shawn Jiles Church
Christmas Party Rich Gesell - Jeff Davis Council
Columbia Squires Mark Chmielarski Church
Communications Bob Nettles Church
Communion Breakfast Jeff Davis - Phil Henderson Council
Education Scholarship John Lampe Youth
Evangelization Committee Pat Altamura Church
Fall Festival John Scala - Carmine Bravo - Phil Henderson Council
Family of the Month - Year Jim Telesz Family
Father McGivney Committee Attilio DiMarco Council
Golf Tournament John Scala - Dan McPherson Community
Health Services Dr. Tim Tiralosi Family
Human Needs Jack Luiz Family
Knight of the Month - Year Carmine Bravo Grand Knight
Mentally Challenged Rich Gesell - Ken Kiesel Council
Public Relations Jeff Davis - Phil Henderson Council
Recreation/Picnic Mike Duffy Family
Recruitment Rich Gesell - Bob Nettles - Jim Telesz Membership
Religious Devotion Committee Terry Buckwalter Church
Retention Rich Gesell - Bob Nettles Church
Soccer Challenge Mike Duffy - Gary Godard Youth
Vocations Larry Hackett Church
Youth Groups Mike Duffy - Mark Chmielarski Youth
Chaplain’s
Corner
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 com-
ing – 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 com-
ing, 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 anticipated
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 1 (beginning in mid-
January) for the weekday readings. A prayerful practice of reflection on the mass scriptures will provide in-
sights 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 Tuesday evening the 2nd, 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 Monday, December 8th, a Holy Day of Obligation this year. On Thursday, Decem-
ber 18th, we will offer our two Advent Penance Services at 10:00 a.m. and at 7:00 p.m., in addition to our regu-
lar 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
December 2014
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Field Agent Report December 2014
Paul and Mary Guyet Pro-Life Couple Council 12761
It’s December again.
What a wonderful month. We prepare ourselves during Advent for the birth of the greatest
person to be born, Jesus Christ.
Do you think God the Father is pro-life? Obviously, He is. He could have entered this world
as a full grown person but He did not. He was conceived in the womb of His mother. He spent
nine months growing in her womb. He came into the world as a baby. He was nurtured by His
mother and father just as all of us are. Like us he grew into a young man and matured into an
adult. He came to rescue us from our sinfulness. December is a time of anticipation and exul-
tation.
Thank you God the Father, Son and Holy Ghost for being pro-life. Amen.
Vivat Jesus,
Paul and Mary Guyet
Pro-Life Couple
Council 12761
(407) 422-0704 X 105 Fax: (407) 422-0705 Cell: (407) 925-7608
Pro-Life Views December 2014
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For the year ending December 31, 2013 the Knights donated
more than $170 million dollars in cash and over 70.5 million
man-hours of labor.
For 2013 the Knights of Columbus Annunciation Council 12671,
donated over $9,600.00 in cash and volunteered over 8,500
hours of labor.
For 2014 the Knights of Columbus Annunciation Council 12761,
has donated $8,691.15 in cash and volunteered over 7,026 hours
of labor.
Since 2006 we have donated over $108,247.15 in cash.
Since 2010 we have volunteered almost 36,975 in labor hours
From the Treasurer’s Desk
December 2014
The December Meeting Attendance Pot Contains $10.00
The council a few months ago in an effort to encourage member attendance at its monthly busi-ness meetings puts $10.00 into a pot at each business meeting to promote attendance at our meetings. At each business meeting, a drawing is made with the names of all members to deter-mine the winner of the pot. If the winner is not present, an additional $10.00 is added to the pot for the next meeting. The winner of the November drawing was Phil Henderson who won $90.00
You could be the next winner! But, you need to be present to win the pot! Hope to see you at our October 6th. business meeting
Treasurer - Kim Juarez
Knights of Columbus St Patrick Assembly 2883 Officers
Faithful Navigator Frank Zeleznik Faithful Captain Ralph Falconi Faithful Comptroller Luke Williams Faithful Purser George Kilbride Faithful Admiral Joe DiSalvo Faithful Pilot Phil Henderson Faithful Scribe Chuck Ness Faithful Inner Sentinel Lawrence Marquis Faithful Outer Sentinel Albert Christian Faithful 1st Year Trustee Carmine Bravo Faithful 2nd Year Trustee Ross Arbelius Faithful 3rd Year Trustee Carl Fairley Faithful Friar Father Stephen
St. Patrick Assembly
Color Corps.
Dear Sir Knights: St. Patrick Assembly has 7 candidates for the 4th Degree Exemplification be-ing held Saturday, November 29, 2014 at the Rosen Plaza Hotel, 9700 Internation-al Drive, Orlando, FL. Our seven candidates are: From Council 12761 - Tom Steedle, Kim Juarez, Bob Shakar, and John Linde From Council 15266 - George Cooper, Ron Tumminia, and Jose Santiago
Vivat Jesus, Frank Zeleznik, FN
St Patrick Assembly #2883
Membership Page
Our membership quota for the Father McGivney Award is 17.
Our council’s membership statement from Supreme as of 11-1-14 reports that our council has 8 additions and no de-
ductions for a net increase of 8 members, which represents 47% of our quota. The council conducted a 1st Degree Ex-
emplification on December 3 with one new member, Roger Foster, so as of today we have a net gain of 9 members or
58% of our goal.
We have three candidates who are scheduled to take their 1st Degree on Monday, December 1st. They are Steve
Preston proposed by Dennis Franko, Christopher Peterson proposed by Kim Juarez, and Sal Nuniziata proposed by
John Scala.
Semi Annual Membership Recruitment Blitz
We conducted a recruitment drive the weekend of November 8 & 9th in an effort to canvass the entire parish on one
weekend, gathering the names of prospective new members to follow-up with.
We advertised the drive for 3 weeks in the parish bulletins leading up to the drive weekend. We arranged for the
pastor to make a brief announcement after each Mass, explaining the Kof C, encouraging men to consider joining the
Order.
We posted Knights at every door to the church after all of the Masses to hand out prospect kits, which included pro-
spect cards, and several flyers. We set up tables at both the north and south side of the church manned by Knights to
answer any questions parishioners might have.
I would like to thank the 22 brother Knights who helped with our membership drive:
Paul Guyet, Carmine Bravo, Greg Tencer, Luke Williams, John Lampe, Alberto Castro, Vincent Davis
Ed Cote, Tony Hairston, Jim Telesz, Dan Fisher, Greg Johnson, Greg Fox, Ed Wentzel, John Scala, Jason Danaher,
Kim Juarez, Bob Brownrigg, Dennis Hood, Adam Haba, our newest member, Bob Foster, and our Supreme Repre-
sentative, Shawn Williams
Open House
We emailed invitations to our OPEN House to278 men in our parish, and 99 Brother Knights were given 6 or 7
names and numbers of prospects to call and invite to our OPEN HOUSE.
We conducted the Open House on Wednesday, November 19th, and had 2 prospective members how up. They both
intend to join the Order at our December 1st First Degree Exemplification. I would like to thank the 13 Brother
Knights who attended the OPEN HOUSE to serve as hosts. They were: Mike Duffy, Carmine Bravo, Neal Walker,
Ray Bowser, Dan Dittmer, Jim Telesz, Kim Juarez, Dennis Franko, Frank Iollopa, Tom Steele, John Scala, our Su-
preme Representative, Shawn Williams, our Worthy DD Bob Rasch, and our Chaplain, Father Steve. Council’s Prospect List
Our prospect list has grown to more 590 names of which 278 of them we have email addresses for, and 564 of them
we have phone number for.
Prospecting Results
We had one candidate attend the 3rd Degree Saturday, November 22nd – Brain DeGailler who was proposed by DD
Bob Rasch. Bob accompanied Brian.
We had four third Degree members of our council attending the 4th Degree Exemplification on Saturday, November
29th. They are: Kim Juarez, John Linde, Bob Shaker, and Tom Steedle.
Submitted by, Bob Nettles, Membership Director
MEMBERSHIP DUES
If you haven’t paid your dues yet and intend to pay or need any assistance in the paying
of your dues, please contact me as soon as possible.
We are here to help in any way possible to keep you part of this Great Organization.
Carmine Bravo/Grand Knight
EXEMPLIFICATION SCHEDULE
Becoming a Knight of Columbus can transform your life. As a Knight, you have the opportunity to
support your parish, give back to your community, grow in your faith and gain exclusive access to
our top-rated insurance program to protect your family. These are just some of the reasons to be-
come a Knight.
We are a band of brothers, a network of men in communities around the world dedicated to doing good in the service of God and our neighbor.
Dec. 1 ( 1st Degree ) – Annunciation Council 12761, 1020 Montgomery Rd. Altamonte Springs sign in 5:30 PM, start 6:00 PM
Dec. 4 (2nd. Deg.) – St. Francis of Assisi Council 11673, 834 S. Orange Blossom Trl., Apopka, sign in 6:00 PM, start 6:30 PM
Dec. 10 (1st. Deg.) – Monsignor Bishop Council 2112, 5727 Comelia Ave, Orlando, sign in 7:30 PM, start 8:00 PM
Dec. 11 (1st. Deg.) – Our Lady of LaSalette Council 11328, E. Anderson Rd., Orlando, sign in 6:30 PM, start 7:00 PM
Dec. 13 (1st. Deg.) – St. James Council 12402, 215 N. Orange Ave. Orlando, sign in 8:30 AM, start 9:00 AM
Mon Jan. 5 Council 12761 - Business Meeting – Saint Gabriel Center Rooms 9 & 10 - 7 PM
Mon Jan. 12 St. Patrick Assembly 2883 - 4th Deg Monthly Bus Mtg – St Gabriel Center Rms 9 & 10 – 7:30 PM
Mon Jan. 19 St. Patrick Assembly 2883 - Veterans Memorial Mass and Luncheon, Church 12:15 PM
Thurs Jan. 29 Council 12761 - Officer's Meeting - 7 PM - Saint Gabriel Center - Meeting Room A
COUNCIL / ASSEMBLY SCHEDULE
An interesting fact: Our council’s median age is 64 years. In the year 2000 when we stated the council it was 55
Photo Gallery
Memorial Mass
Our Brothers raising Funds and having fun at the Florida Classic in
the New Citrus Bowl: Gary Godard, Jeff Swiatek, John Scala,
Jim Telesz, Phil Henderson, Greg Tencer, Dennis Franko,
John Gibney, Dick Crowe, Tom Steedle, Pedro Colon, Ray Bowser
and our Camera Man Joe Disalvo.
Congratulations Bob DeGailler on your 3rd Degree.
Shown with District Deputy Bob Rasch
Memorial Mass
Our newest Brother Knight Roger Foster, took his 1st Deg.
Nov. 3rd. Roger is in the center of this photo. To his left are three
members of Council 5618, Don Holzemer, Fin. Sec., Lawrence
Scotchie, Membership Dir., and Bob Rasch, District Deputy. On
Roger's right is a candidate of Council 5618, Tom Przybyla, Grand
Knight, and Dennis Franko, Degree Team member from Annunciation
Council.
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November Prayers & Messages
FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
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 burden. 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.
Name Reason Name Reason
Sir Knight Dennis Franko is chairman of the council’s Fraternalism Committee. This committee among other things writes and sends out Knights of Columbus "Get Well" cards, or "Sympathy" cards, to Brothers and Families, who are going through the heal-ing process of a physical or emotional ailment, or the loss of a loved one, and is in need of our thoughts and prayerful support. Dennis always adds a short personal, handwritten note and signs the card from ‘The Knights of Annunciation Council’. He uses his return address so that he is alerted if it can't be delivered, but he never signs the card personally or shows any indication of whom sent it. That way the card will always be recognized as from all of us. If you would like Dennis to send out a card, please notify him via
email: [email protected] or by phone: 407-884-0482.
NEWSLETTER SPONSORS
Gary & Kathy Godard John & Susie Lampe Bob & Cheryl Nettles
Dan & Emily McPherson Carl & Laura Krot Frank Landi
Pedro Colon-Munoz Richard & Barbara Gesell Terri Lee Buckwalter II
Ken Kiesel Phil & Donna Henderson George & Sara McLaughlin
Roger O’Connor Larry Orlowski Carmine & Maureen Bravo
Jack Cash
NEWSLETTER PERSONAL SPONSORS
Charles P. Cosmark 12 01
John C. Banaghan 12 03
Raymond T. Bowser 12 08
James P. Giammarinaro 12 08
Al H. Schwarz 12 09
Jeffrey A. Swiatek 12 09
Domenic P. Bruno 12 11
Brian T. Lower 12 11
John T. Mackin Jr. 12 12
James C. Caldwell 12 14
Kim D. Juarez 12 18
Jonathan S. Walker 12 18
Frank A. Landi 12 19
Ellis M. Morris 12 20
Richard A. Gesell 12 21
William Robertson 12 23
Dr. Frank J. Zeleznik 12 25
Thomas E. Carter 12 27
Donald M. Contino 12 28
Jack D. Luiz 12 28
Daniel J. McPherson 12 30