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NOTE FROM THE GRAND KNIGHT

Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ: Since this is my last message as Grand Knight, I would like to thank everyone for the support I received in this fraternal year. This year we’ve been able to add more than

twenty new members to our council. We had a couple of successful dinner/dances; were able to award three scholarships; and helped support our seminarians, two of whom are now ordained priests. In the community we manned a refreshment station for the Ride 2 Recovery marathon; collected donations in the annual Tootsie Roll drive to help the Special Olympics of Nevada, plus two school programs that help special

needs children; and volunteered at Catholic Charities to feed the homeless. In our parish we distributed Keep Christ in Christmas buttons in Advent, served Friday meals during Lent, and welcomed all to our monthly pancake breakfasts. Together we donated funds to the Outreach Program and the Youth Program. We also made donations to the Catholic Workers and Newman Center at UNLV, among others. We should be proud of what we accomplished, and beginning in July support our new slate of officers to make our next fraternal year even better. Personally, I am grateful for this opportunity to work with such dedicated and generous men and women. Yours, Bill Koss Grand Knight, Council 10442 ************************************************************************************************************

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Y2K PLUS XVIII EDITION, ISSUE VI JUNE 2017

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ST JOSEPH, HUSBAND OF MARY CATHOLIC CHURCH

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL NO. 10442

7260 WEST SAHARA AVENUE

LAS VEGAS, NV 89117

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June 2017 June 1 Council 10442 Knights/Ladies Auxiliary Monthly Business Meeting 730-9pm

Hall/St Francis Room Election of Officers

June 3-4 2820 Luau Dinner Ticket Sales – Plaza after all masses

June 10-11 2820 Luau Dinner Ticket Sales – Plaza after all masses

June 12 2820 Officer Planning Meeting 630-8pm Emmaus Room

June 16 Prep for Luau Kitchen 10am-6pm

June 17 Luau Dinner 8am- 10pm Kitchen and Hall

June 24 1st Degree Exemplification -7a to 9am St Francis Clair Rooms

Ladies Auxiliary Religious Goods Sales Hall

June 25 Coffee and Donuts - Hall 7a –noon Hall

Ladies Auxiliary Religious Goods Sales – 7a – 4pm Hall

June 29 Council 10442 Officer Planning Meeting- 730-9pm St Francis Clair Room

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July 2017 July 6th Business Meeting – TBD Church Facilities used for VBS July 1-14 2017

July 8th – Installation of Officers Council 10442 Knights and Ladies – after 430 pm Mass in Church

July 10 – 2820 Officer Planning Meeting 630-8pm Off property

July 15 – PGK End of Year Party -Thompsons

July 19 2820 Fourth Degree Meeting (6-9 pm Hall)

July 27 – Council 10442 Officer’s Meeting (630-9pm) St Francis Room

July 29 – 1st Degree Exemplification –(7-9 am) St Francis and Clare Rooms

Ladies Auxiliary Religious Goods Sales

July 30 – Coffee and Donuts (8 am 1 pm Kitchen and Hall)

Ladies Auxiliary Religious Goods Sales 7am -4pm Hall

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**PLEASE KEEP THESE BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN YOUR PRAYERS**

Please continue to help our brothers, families, and friends that are in need of our

prayers. Prayers are our way of asking Jesus to help! Please remember the

following in your prayers and Let me know if we should add or delete any names

from the List!.

Tony Donofrio recently underwent surgery on his aneurysm site as it was leaking. He is home now, but recovery is slow. Please keep him and his wife Paula

in your prayers.

Please keep Charlene Sawyer, wife of Ken Sawyer, in your prayers as she recovers

from illness. Please keep PGK Ken in your prayers as well.

SK Steve Corkins needs to have surgery on his knees. Please keep him in your prayers as well.

Juan Padron has been having some therapy and can use prayers from his many

friends. Please pray for his complete recovery. Bob Zagby has been having neck

problems and needs our prayers.

Father Joe Anthony, founding Pastor of our Parish, has had some much needed

surgery and is in need of prayers. Please keep Tony Ruivivar and his wife Karen in your prayers during his

continuing health challenges and starting dialysis.

SK Sylvester Smith has been in lots of pain because of his shoulder surgery.

Please remember him and his wife Marsha in your prayers.

Please also pray for Bill and Terri Gorman, Lamar Johnson, Bill Allen, Vince Zappia, Jr, and also Dorothy Mae Castronova, wife of Mike.

Remember our Blessed Mother has a direct line and it works! Please continue to help

our brothers & families with prayers. I know they will be answered! Call or visit the

sick.

PRAYER WORKS. It is That simple.

To all who are Ill: Remember many brothers and sisters are praying for you!! Please pray often so as not to miss out on Her Help!! Online Rosary:

comepraytherosary.org

All Members – be a part of one of the best brotherhoods and add new life-

long friends. Let us all remember those older folks and those with illnesses

that have not called us for one reason or another. They all need prayers – and check in on them!!

For new members – if you want to meet others, volunteer to be an Usher at

the mass you normally attend. A great way to meet others.

God Bless,

Nick Ciccone, Fraternal Chairman 702-845-5879 (leave message) or luckynik@cox.net

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COUNCIL UPDATES…. ************************************************ June Birthdays…

Vincent Rosa Jun 1 Justin Micatrotto Jun 13 Matthew Muniga Jun 24 Rolando Ginelsa Jun 2 William Raats Jun 16 Philip Epley Jun 27 Roque Lapuz, Jr Jun 3 Steven Luedtke Jun 18 Tony Ruivivar Jun 28 David Olson Jun 4 Kenneth Ward Jun 21 Paul Sarabia Jun 29 Gary Torsky, Sr Jun 5 James Shaw, Jr Jun 21 Stephen Fiore Jun 29 Robert Zagby Jun 10 Frank Nails Jun 23 Francis Spreitzer Jun 30 David Richardson Jun 10 Felix Contreras Jun 23 John Diaz Jun 30 Thomas Barber Jun 11 Bruce Jarzen Jun 24

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL!!!!

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COUNCIL 10442 Has a new INSURANCE FIELD AGENT

Council 10442 ‘s Insurance Field agent is Sean Melancon. His

Phone number: 702-575-0076

Email: sean.melancon@kofc.org.

CONTACT HIM FOR ALL YOUR INSURANCE NEEDS!!

NOTE: All members are encouraged to look into the annuity and insurance programs offered

by the Knights. The annuities start at 100 and are a great long term investment. Go to the Supreme Council’s website or Contact field agent Sean Melancon above for more info or to sign up. With over $92 million in insurance and Annuities in force and 1400 service agents, the Knights are proudly fulfilling Father McGivney’s vision of protecting the widows and orphans of deceased Knights. You can also plan and save for your financial security and future retirement. Please take advantage of this special fraternal service. As a Knights of Columbus member, this is a free insurance, annuity and estate planning service for you and your family. ________________________________________________________________________________________________

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More Council Updates….. *************************************************************************

Deacon Luis Ordination Mass Deacon Luis and Deacon Jose will be ordained as Priests at a Mass at Guardian Angel Cathedral on May 31, 2017, at 6pm. Seminarian Miguel Corral will be ordained to the Deaconate at the same mass by Bishop Pepe. Father Luis will be celebrating his first mass at St Joseph Husband of Mary, on June 4, at the 430 pm mass. There will be a reception after in the St Joseph Center. Please pray for Father Luis, Father Jose, and Deacon Miguel. Come congratulate and support Father Luis as he celebrates his first mass as a Priest. **********************************************************************************

Parish Volunteer Appreciation Picnic Jun 10, 2017 The Parish is hosting an Appreciation picnic for all the volunteers in the Parish, those who contribute through service, ministries, etc. Brothers are needed to help set up tables and clean up. Please see Ray Foster if you can help. The Picnic is being held from 9am to 3pm on the Jun 10, 2017. Everything outside must be put away before the parishioners arrive for the 430 pm mass. Contact Ray Foster at 702-287-6725 or raf94403@gmail.com.

****************************************************************************************** Assembly 2820 Luau Dinner Jun 17, 2017 at SJHOM

Assembly 2820 is hosting a Luau Dinner on Jun 17, 2017. It will start right after 430 mass. Please come support the Assembly – by helping setup and clean up (again- see Ray Foster 702-287-6725 or raf94403@gmail.com.) Also, you can

support them by buying tickets and attending the dinner! Tickets will be available in June. Let’s all come out and lend a hand and stay to enjoy the fun! *************************************************************************************

********************************************************************* Welcome new Brother Knight

Council would like to welcome our New Brother – Eduardo Lapidarido. He made his First Degree on Saturday, May 27, 2017.

Welcome to the Brotherhood!

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Council News Official Notice: Slate of Officers Announced and to be Voted upon at the June Meeting

The following Proposed Slate of Officers was presented at the May Meeting and be voted

upon at the June 1 Meeting:

Grand Knight: Ray Foster

Deputy Grand Knight: Patrick Barry

Chancellor: Jerry Holton

Advocate: Lino Loyola

Warden: Martin Dobey

Treasurer: Steve Maltese

Recorder: Doug Jones

3yr Trustee: Bill Koss

Inside Guard 1 Mike Castronova

Inside Guard 2 Tony Tatalo

Outside Guard 1 Tom O’Reilly

Outside Guard 2 Gary Presswood

***************************************************************************************** Brothers, Deacon Tom head of Catholic Charities approached me a year ago and asked for the Knights help, pointing out that they have a huge waiting list for the Meals on Wheels service. Today that list is about 900 that need our help. My Assembly agreed to sponsor a tournament last year, and with the help of 4 other Councils we netted $23,610 for that program, and I am very appreciative to everyone that helped last year. This year we are asking again for your help with the Knights of Columbus Golf Tournament for the Meals on Wheels program with Catholic Charities, to be held on Friday September 29th at Angel Park Golf Course. Cash Contributions from non- golfers is more than welcome, about $9,000 last year came from non-golfers that wanted to help once they understood the need.

Who do you know that can contribute Raffle prizes? Remember Non-Golfers are most welcome to join us for the awards dinner. If you would like to join the committee, Please contact me. Ken Sawyer Kenjsawyer@cox.net 702-646-4404

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*************************************************************************** COUNCIL RECOGNITION **************************************************************************

COUNCIL 10442 is proud to honor:

Chuck McCloskey Tom and Mary Ann O’Reilly

Our Knight of the Month is none other than our own Our Family of the Month this month is Tom and Chuck McCloskey. Chuck is one of the hardest workers Mary Ann O’Reilly. Tom and Mary Ann are being In the Council, especially when it comes to the kitchen. Honored for their continual hard work for the Chuck manages the cooking for our dinners, pancake Council. They participate whenever they can Breakfasts, and any other event where the Council is asked and help each other on their projects, which is To provide food. Chuck is a great leader and keeps his wonderful to see. Tom is the chairman of the Sense of humor when things may not be going the way KCIC button campaign/poster contest and Mary He maybe would like, and helps everyone else keep theirs helped him with with that; Mary Ann headed the As well. He does all those despite many responsibilities in Cash auction and the bundt Cake sale for The His life and still working full time. Thank you Chuck for all Ladies Auxiliary and Tom helped her with those as You do! well. Thank you Tom and Mary Ann! ************************************************************************************************************

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Knights of Columbus Council 10442

St Joseph Husband of Mary Roman Catholic Church 7260 West Sahara Avenue Las Vegas, NV 89117 Phone: 363-1902 Or Contact: Grand Knight: Bill Koss, 702-834-4507 Deputy Grand Knight: Patrick Barry, 702-871-8716 Fraternal Chairman: Nick Ciccone, 702-845-5879 Financial Secretary, Fred Smith, 509-499-1622 Newsletter Editor -Jolyn Pinzl, 702-306-2668 Membership Director: Bob Zagby, 702-379-3025 Supreme Website: www.kofc.org Nevada State Council Website: www.kofc-nv.org **********************************************************************************

SJHOM IS IN GREAT NEED OF USHERS!

If you are interested in becoming an Usher, please contact the Head Usher: Lino Loyola at 702-355-4073 or lino.loyola@yahoo.com

Responsibilities of Ushers:

Hospitality - Meet, greet and seat Parishioners before the mass.

Collection - each usher will be assigned to their respective sections to pass collection

baskets before the Homily.

Communion - each usher will be standing by next to a Eucharistic Minister, Priest, or

Deacon to make sure that Parishioners will consume the Host - and NOT walk away with it.

Please consider helping and contact Brother Lino Loyola if you can help! ***************************************************************************************************

DID YOU KNOW…

You can order on line all your Knight’s Gear on line – apparel, gifts, sports and family Fun materials, as well as religious items, recruiting supplies, and booklets? You can order caps, polo shirts, t shirts, in a variety of colors and sizes. Shop now at http://www.knightsgear.com/ *************************************************************************************************

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PRAYER FOR THE CANONIZATION OF FATHER MCGIVNEY Founder of the Knights of Columbus in 1882

God, our Father, protector of the poor and defender of the widow and orphan, you called your priest Father Michael J. McGivney, to be an apostle of Christian family life and the lead the young to the generous service of their neighbor. Through the example of his life and virtue may we follow your Son Jesus Christ more closely, fulfilling his commandment of charity and building up his Body which is the Church. Let the inspiration of your servant prompt us to greater confidence in your love so that we may continue his work of caring for the needy and the outcast. We humbly ask that you glorify your venerable servant Father Michael J McGivney on earth according to the design of Your Holy will. Through his intercession, grant the favor I now present (make your request) Through Christ our Lord. Amen

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Please PRAY FOR OUR SEMINARIANS OF THE DIOCESE

*Serving Pastoral Year: Studying: Deacon Luis Van Dam Mount Angel Seminary Mundelein Seminary St. Joseph Husband of Mary One Abbey Drive 1000 E Maple Ave 7260 West Sahara Saint Benedict, OR 97373-0505 Mundelein, IL 60060 Las Vegas, NV 89117

Felipe Jimenez Miguel Corral Deacon Jose Unlayao Edmund Finley St. Anne Catholic Church Dominic Cipriano 1901 S. Maryland Pkwy. Rogelio Molina

Las Vegas, NV 89104 Mauricio Espino Congratulations and prayers for Father Luis Van Dam and Father Jose Unlayao, who will be ordained in to the Priesthood by Bishop Pepe at a mass on May 31 2017 at Guardian Angel Cathedral. Father Luis will celebrate his first mass at SJHOM on June 4, 430 pm. Please keep them both in your prayers as they journey to Priesthood.

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FOOD FOR CHRISTIANS AT RISK 5/25/2017

Knights of Columbus Urges Public to Help Iraqi Christians as Humanitarian Crisis

Looms. Without funding for food, Church leaders say their communities could

disappear entirely. Knights set up matching fund to help supply resources.

Following the shared concerns about Christians in the Middle East expressed by

Pope Francis and President Trump at their recent meeting, the Knights of

Columbus, which has been among the top financial supporters of these persecuted

Christians, is urging the public to donate to its Christian Refugee Relief Fund to

help avert a crisis and will be matching up to $1 million in donations.

Church leaders in Iraq are warning that, without immediate support, the country’s

Christian population could be reduced to unsustainable levels.

The Christian population has fallen from as many as 1.5 million in 2003 to only

about 200,000 today, according to the Chaldean Catholic Archdiocese of Erbil. Erbil is home to the largest Christian population still in

Iraq and the largest community of displaced Christians in the country (12,000 families). The archdiocese now faces a shortfall of

$600,000 a month in food aid.

“As we approach the third anniversary of ISIS’ genocide against our community in Iraq, Iraqi Christians face a new threat,” explained

Archbishop Bashar Warda of Erbil. “Even as their home towns are liberated, our people often cannot move home because there is not

enough money for reconstruction or security. What’s worse, at this point we face a serious shortfall in the money needed just to cover

the costs of providing food to the displaced Christians in our care. Having to decide between rebuilding homes or feeding the

displaced is not a choice,” he said. “It is a potential death sentence for our Christian communities.”

He added: “As never before in 2,000 years, the future of Christianity in Iraq now hangs in the balance, and whether it survives will

depend in great measure on whether or not we are able to provide the essentials that our people need in the short term, and whether or

not they receive help with reconstruction and assurances of security in the longer term.”

The Knights of Columbus has donated more than $12 million for Christian refugee relief since 2014 in support of communities too

often ignored by direct U.N. or U.S. government assistance. The bulk of the funding has aided Christian communities in Iraq with

food, clothing, shelter, and education, and has also helped threatened or displaced communities in Syria, Jordan, Lebanon and Egypt.

Other religious minority groups targeted by ISIS, including Yazidis, have also been recipients of the Knights’ aid.

“A century ago, the American people helped save Christianity in the Middle East after the genocide they endured during and

following World War I,” said Supreme Carl Anderson. “Today, it falls to us to act, and to act quickly, if Christianity — and with it,

pluralism — are to be saved in the Middle East. The Knights of Columbus is absolutely committed to aiding our brothers and sisters in

Iraq and to ensuring that pluralism is not erased there.” He added, “We urge all who can to donate to our Christian Refugee Relief

Fund as soon as possible.

The Knights of Columbus will match donations received by July 1 up to $1 million, and 100 percent of the money raised will be used

to assist with food programs for Christian refugees in Iraq. Donations can be made at www.ChristiansatRisk.org or by calling 1-800-

694-5713 and are tax deductible to the extent allowed by law. Knights of Columbus Charities Inc. is recognized by the Internal

Revenue Service as a charitable organization under section 501(c)3 of the Internal Revenue Code.

-Kofc.org

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ST FRANCIS PRAYER FOR PEACE

Let us pray for peace, especially those in Manchester England, this week.

Lord, make me an instrument of Your peace. Where there is hatred, let me sow love;

where there is injury, pardon; where there is doubt, faith; where there is despair, hope;

where there is darkness, light; where there is sadness, joy.

Divine Master, Grant that I may not seek to be consoled as to console; to be understood as

to understand; to be loved as to love. For it is in giving that we receive; it is pardoning

that we are pardoned; it is in dying that we are born to eternal life. Amen

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“But there is no true peace without truth! There cannot be true peace if everyone is his own criterion, if everyone can always claim exclusively his own rights, without at the same time caring for the good of others, of everyone, on the basis of the nature that unites every human being on this earth.”

- Pope Francis

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Did you know…

The Knights of Columbus has been recognized by the Ethisphere Institute as a 2017 World’s Most Ethical Company for the fourth consecutive year. This recognition underscores the organization’s commitment to leading ethical business standards and practices. K of C, known also for its extensive charitable activities, was one of only two life insurance companies to earn the designation for 2017.

FOUNDED BY A PRIEST TO PROTECT CATHOLIC FAMILIES

The Knights of Columbus insurance story begins in the winter of 1882 in the basement of St.

Mary’s Church in New Haven, Conn.

It was there that our Venerable founder, Father Michael J. McGivney, gathered the men of his

parish together to create a solution to a recurring problem.

Many Catholics — most of whom were immigrants — were working and living in

unfavorable conditions. And many, tragically, were dying young, leaving behind widows and

orphans with insufficient financial resources.

It was a cold reality that had confronted Father McGivney all too often — not only in the lives of his parishioners — but in his own.

As a seminarian, he was forced to leave school and return home to aid his family when his father died unexpectedly.

Though this story of financial ruin for Catholic families was common, Father McGivney was convinced that there was a way to

change the ending. He knew that if the Catholic men in his parish came together in mutual aid, widows and orphans could receive the

support they needed.

He also knew that if Catholic men banded together, united by charity and unity, they could strengthen their faith, their families, and

their communities.

So, he established the Knights of Columbus, and with it, a “pass-the-hat” insurance system to protect the Catholic families in his

parish. Over time, that system has evolved, and today we stay true to our founding mission through our multi-billion dollar, top-rated

insurance program. Members in the United States and Canada have exclusive access to our insurance program and products, including

life insurance, retirement annuities, long-term care insurance, and disability income insurance.

Our charitable giving and fraternal service have continued to grow too. Nearly 2 million men in over a dozen countries across the

globe are proud to call themselves Knights. Last year alone, these men and their families donated more than $175 million to charity

and performed more than 73.5 million hours of service.

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PRAYERS FOR LEADERSHIP AND FOR GUIDANCE:

“I urge, then, first of all, that requests, prayers, intercession and thanksgiving be made for everyone— for kings and all those in authority, that we may live peaceful and quiet lives in all godliness and holiness.”

(1 Timothy 2:1, NIV - 1 Timothy is a book in the Bible attributed to the apostle Paul)

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Dear Lord, I am calling upon you today for Your divine guidance and help. I am in crisis and need a supporting hand to keep me on a right and just path. My heart is troubled but I will strive to

keep it set on You, as Your infinite wisdom will show me the way to a right and just resolution. Thank You for hearing my prayer and staying by my side.

For Unfailing Strength- Do not look forward to what will happen tomorrow; the everlasting Father who cares for you today will take care of you tomorrow and forever. Either he will heal you from suffering or he will give you unfailing strength to bear it. Be at peace, then. Put aside all anxious thoughts and imaginations and say continually “The Lord is my strength and my shield. My heart has trusted in him and I am helped. He is not only with me but in me, and I am Him.” Amen. ***********************************************************************************************

Editors Note: Congratulations and thanks to all the Officers of the Council along with all the Brothers who worked so hard and help with all the events and projects this year. We had a successful year and thanks go to everyone, starting with GK Bill Koss, who did a fantastic job, and all our Officers and Brothers who helped make this fraternal year as successful as it was. Thanks everyone! On to another great Fraternal year!!!!!!

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