Knights Knews January 2015 - Volume 144 Published monthly by: Knights of Columbus SIMI VALLEY COUNCIL, NO 5803 District 70 Division 5 1255 East Patricia Avenue http://www.kc5803.org/

JANUARY 2015 4th Degree Family Mass - Jan 11

College Championship Game - Jan 12 (Ron Huerth 231-3193) Family Dinner - Jan 18 (Andy Prete 910-0347)

Membership Drive - Jan 18 (Tony Demarco 558-4328) Knight at the races - Jan 23 (Dan Owens 522-8583)

Family Mass - Jan 25 Pro Life Breakfast - Jan 25 (Tony Lemos 584-3803)

Charter Night - Jan 30 (Paul Burke 581-1175) First & Second Degree - Jan 31 (Tony Demarco 558-4328)

FEBRUARY 2015

Super Bowl Party - Feb 1 (Ron Huerth 231-3193) Partners in Service Dinner - Feb 8 (Bill Alexander 527-4720)

Ya Ya Meeting - Feb 13 Family Dinner - Feb 15 ((Andy Prete 910-0347)

2015 dues are due - Feb 15 (Gil Lindberg 583-0725) Ash Wednesday - Feb 18

Lenten Fish Fry Starts - Feb 20 (Jorge Curiel 526-5188) Boy Scout Food Drive - TBD

MARCH 2015

Annual Retreat - Mar 6-8 (Mike Palacios 581-9506) St Patrick’s Day Dinner - Mar 15 (Ron Huerth 231-3193)

Blood Drive - Mar 21 (Paul Friedeborn 297-6473) Disabled Veterans Lunch - Mar 22 (Henry Mancilla 587-3225)

Palm Sunday - Mar 29 Free Throw Event - Mar 23 (George Gnesda 522-5699)

APRIL 2015 Easter - Apr 5

Family Mass & Pro Life Breakfast - Apr 12 (Tony Lemos 584-3803) Casino Night - Apr 18 (Jerry Myszkowski 522-1641)

Family Dinner - Apr 19 (Andy Prete 910-0347) International Dinner - Apr 26 (Cliff Wirtz 208-8970)

MAY 2015

Cinco de Mayo dinner - May 3 (Tony Demarco 558-4328) Nominations for 2015-2016 - May 12 (Bill Alexander 527-4720)

Ladies Lunch - May 17 (Mariano Robles 490-2938)

JUNE 2015 Council Elections - June 9 (Bill Alexander 527-4720)

Chili Cook Off - June 14 Blood Drive - Jun 20 (Paul Friedeborn 297-6473)

UPCOMING EVENTS

Council Calendar: www.kc5803calendar.com

CHARTER NIGHT JANUARY 30, 2015

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2014 - 2015 OFFICERS Grand Knight . SK Andy Prete 910-0347 Spiritual Advisor SK Deacon Terry Reibenspies 390

-0745 Deputy Grand Knight SK Bob Spielman 522-8446 Chancellor SK Tony DeMarco 558-4328 Warden SK John Antonacci 559-2944 Recorder Jeff Sage 813-2599 Financial Secretary SK Gil Lindberg 583-0725 Treasurer SK PGK Norm Ouellete 551-3704 3rd Year Trustee SK PGK Rick Ostrich 501-8818 2nd Year Trustee SK PGK Gene Walinski 583-4833 1st Year Trustee SK PGK Gerry Riss 522-8300 Advocate SK Bob Smith 578-0434 Guard SK John MacKensie 522-6989 Guard SK Chris Smith 579-7373 Guard SK Jason Stevens 390-8332

District Deputy SK Michael Ohler DD70 231-0677 Insurance Representative SK Willie Romero 522-1916 Bulletin Editor SK Fred Valdez 428-6413

COUNCIL 5803 EVENTS FAMILY EVENTS CHAIRMAN

Fish Fries—1st Friday . . Jorge Curiel (Cecilia) 526-5188 (Lenten Fish Fries, Mar-Apr) Jorge Curiel (Cecilia) 526-5188 Columbus Day Dinner . . Lu Gammariello 522-9548 Tony Gammariello (Lee) Thanksgiving & Turkey Shoot . . Tony Demarco (Suzette) 558-4328 Tony Lemos (Loretta) 584-3803 Monday Night Football . . . . . PGK John Linscott (Chair) 527-7188 Monday Night Football . . . . PGKRon Huerth (Co-Chair) 526-4935 SuperBowl Party . . PGK John Linscott / Ron Huerth St Patricks Day Dinner . . . . . . . PGK Ron Huerth 526-4935 Youth Activities Director . . . . . Healthy Living Director . . . . . Frank Wilhelmi (Jo) 526-6194 Cinco de Mayo . . Tony Demarco (Suzette) 558-4328

COUNCIL 5803 EVENTS FAMILY EVENTS CHAIRMAN

Fr. McGivney’s Birthday—8/12 OPEN Golf Tournament PGK Ron Huerth (Lois) 526-4935 Installation of Officers PGK Al McKinley (Jo) 527-2056 PGK Testimonial Dinner PGK Ron Huerth 526-4935 Bishop Fishing Trip PGK Bill Alexander (Lori) 527-4720 Christmas Cards PGK Norm Ouellette 551-3704 K of C 5803 Toy Drive Tony Demarco (Suzette) 558-4328 International Dinner/Vocation Sunday PGK Cliff Wirtz (Paula) 208-8970 Charter Night Paul Burke (Lisa) 581 1175 Annual Men’s Retreat PGK Mike Palacios (Lois) 581-9506 Chili Cook Off—June PGK Rick Ostrich 501-8818 Turnover Dinner PGK Al McKinley (Jo) 527-2056 Membership Tony Demarco 558-4328 Memorial Mass PGK Al McKinley 527-2056 Bingo PGK Cliff Wirtz (Paula) 208-8970

COMMUNITY EVENTS CHAIRMAN Helping Hands OPEN PADS PGK Rick Ostrich (Betsy) 501-8818 Homeless Dinner Tony Loniero (Catherine) 527-2254 Bob Joyce 526-2220 MRC Tootsie Roll Drive Oct 2011 Tony Demarco 558-4328 Christian Service Program PGK Earl Todd (Angie) 818-312-0802 Pro-Life Breakfast Tony Lemos (Loretta) 584-3803 George Lemos (Sandy) 584-9816 Blood Drive Paul Friedeborn (Adelina) 522-6080 Simi Valley Days Robert T. Spielman (Mary) 522-8446 Various Food Drives Scholarship PGK Herman Conant (Jean) 581-2332 Free Throw Contest PGK George Gnesda 522-5699 Hanicapable Lunch PGK Rick Ostrich 501-8818

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I hope you all had a wonderful and blessed Christmas with your families. Have a Happy and Healthy New Year. Start off the year in doing some charity works with the Knights. January is a busy month, pick and choose and get involved. Some events for this month as follows: Bingo Homeless shelter Membership drive Free family dinner Family Mass/Pro Life breakfast Charter night I would like to thank all who helped with the many events that took place in December. What a great council!! Thanks and God Bless, Andy Prete Grand Knight

GRAND KNIGHT REPORT

Universal: Peace That those from diverse religious tradi-tions and all people of good will may work together for peace. Evangelization: Consecrated life That in this year dedicated to consecrated life, religious men and women may redis-cover the joy of following Christ and strive to serve the poor with zeal.

THE POPE’S MONTHLY INTENTIONS

PICTURES FROM THE PAST Left to right: Jill McDermott, Sharon Martin, Martina Peters and Paula Schroeder.

Who are these Brother Knights? E-Mail f_valdez@yahoo.com with your guess.

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DEACON’S CORNER Christmas has come and gone. The feast of the Holy Family has reminded us how important family is to each of us and the society around us. Every Sunday during the creed, we proclaim what we believe but the family is not mentioned among the articles of our faith. Do we believe in the family? Do we really trust in the family, in its strength to accomplish its mission? St. John Paul II wrote in his diary that a "Lack of confidence in the family is the first cause of the crisis of the family." When we see the weakness and struggles of the family today, we may lose our hope in the family. The best way to recover our confidence in the family is to con-sider the ways of God. We trust in the family because God trusts in the family. God has chosen to visit and remains among us through the family. God entrusted His only begotten Son to Mary and Joseph - to a family, the Holy Family. And God continues to entrust the dignity of every human being to the family. Our Holy Father, Pope Francis, has invited us to consider the great vocation of the family as the domestic church. "In the family, faith accompanies every age of life, beginning with childhood" (Lumen Fidei, 53) "Parents are called, not only to bring children into the world but also to bring them to God, so that through baptism they can be reborn as children of God and receive the gift of faith." (Lumen Fidei, 43). When we Knights believe in the family, when we ask the family to become active and share its faith, the family grows. God’s ways are inviting us to believe in the vocation of the family, the domestic church. The Glory of God is the family fully alive. Deacon Terry

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Robert Goerisch 01/01 Normand J. Ouellette 01/01 Andrew Prete 01/05 Jerem Atteberry 01/07 Michael Doria 01/09 Gerald Giarrusso 01/10 Richard Herrera 01//11 Luminoso Cruz 01/12 Steve Milas 01/12 James Schwagerl 01/12 James P. Small 01/12 Jose Torres 01/12 Jason Bolognino 01/13 John Gryga 01/13 PGK John Mc Dermott 01/14 Nicholas Cigan 01/14 Don Corson 01/14 Domineck Costanzo 01/15 Anthony Keehne 01/16 Alexander MacKenzie 01/17 Todd Sanders 01/17 Peter L. Carnicella Jr. 01/17 Mario Chavez 01/19 Mark Zorick 01/19 Vincent L. Jones 01/22 Ed Noreika 01/23 Rev. Robert Garon 01/23 Paul Van Nest 01/25 Budiman Gondosubroto 01/25 Ernesto DeLeon 01/25 John Peate 01/25 Michael Porras 01/26 Kirk Brennan 01/27 Carlos Robles 01/28 Robert Joyce 01/29 Sergio Orono 01/29

INSURANCE REPORT

If the living room in your home is on the far corner of your lot, the dining room on another corner, the kitchen in the street and the bedrooms scattered all over the neighborhood, your home wouldn’t be very livable would it? It is the same with your life insurance. Unless the in-dividual policies you own are fitted together to form a balanced, well planned program, they cannot possi-bly do what they should for you. Good money management calls for having the life in-surance you own reviewed at regular intervals. In or-der to be financially sound, you should know exactly what you want the insurance to do for you. My review is not designed to get you to buy more life insurance. Instead, I work your ideas and ambi-tions into a plan, and then organize it with your budget in a way that will bring you closer to your goals. Call me today to schedule your review.

SK Willie Romero Supreme Insurance Field Agent

805-522-1916 Bus 805-813-6707 Cell

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I don't think it is too early to start thinking about our annual fishing trip. How many times have you said to yourself that you should go on the trip at least once? This trip should be on your bucket list. Start thinking now and be ready when the next trip comes around. The annual Men's KCO (K of C Outdoor Club) fishing trip to the Bishop Creek area of the Eastern Sierra's is be held on the 1st weekend of October (10/1/15-10/4/15). Join me and 40-50 of your Brother Knights, friends, and families for a great weekend. In addition to the South Fork of Bishop Creek that runs through the campground, there are the South Lake, North Lake, Lake Sabrina and Intake 2 fishing areas nearby. The event is held at the Creekside RV Park with campsites, RV sites, and trailers available for rent. You must make your own reservation for sites. They hold a few sites for us but they are first come-first serve. Contact the office at Creekside for a reservation of your desired site. Be sure to tell them that you will be part of our group. They may be reached at 760-873-4483. Activities include a fishing derby with many prizes (adults and kids, de-pending on attendance), a BBQ Tri-Tip Dinner on Saturday Night, and card games almost every night. If we have enough interest and help we may have a Sunday morning breakfast. Beautiful mountain (elevation 8300 ft at the campgrounds) scenery, good fishing (trout up to 5 lbs) and good people. You shouldn't pass it up. Ask anybody that has ever gone, they will tell you what a great weekend it is. This event is open to Council and Assembly members, their families, and friends. We generally have only male guests (let your wives and daughters have a "ladies night out" with other fishing trip widows). Lets hope that the weather, the Edison Company, and assorted others allow for more water into South Lake, Lake Sabrina, and the creeks. Like all of California, the Eastern Sierras need water/rain/snow. Let us pray that our drought ends before we have more serious water shortages and possible ration-ing. Special Note: The pond within the Creekside Campgrounds continues to be under control of the California Department of Fish and Game. They stock the pond on their schedule. All normal Fish and Game laws apply. For more information, please contact me at a Council or Assembly Event or call me. SK Bill Alexander PGK KCO Club Event Chairman 805-527-4720

BEREAVEMENT & FRATERNAL REPORT My Brothers and their Families;   We hope one and all had nothing but a Super Merry Christmas and a fantastic New Years.  Ours was not as good,  as  my wife Jo McKinley,   Mom,  Mary Catania, passed away just before Christmas  on the 17th. and her service was held in Burbank on the 23rd.  God let her live along enjoyable life to 101 years of age .  Jo & her sisters and the rest of the fam‐ily  wish to thank you  all of sympathies, prayers, and love from my brothers and their fami‐lies  She passed away in her sleep and is at peace and enjoying the fruits of heaven with the Lord.  This is no fun  at Christmas  time to lose a loved one  when the Birth of our Lord should be are focus, but God works in mysteries way as this is the 3rd. member of our im‐mediate  family in 18 years  that  has passed away at Christmas time.                               We had another one of our brothers wives Bernadette  Franck  pass away also at the end of December and her service was held the last week of December.  Our Love and Prayers go out to Paul and the rest of his family, also still remember the Fofanoff family in their loss.   Please keep in our prayers the following who are in ill health especially Raymond McDer‐mott [Ty’s Dad] , Mariano Robles, [Nice to see you out of the Hospital] Dave Tellez, c., and Dominic Costanco, Ginger Trematore, Pat and Jan Moran,Trudy Costanzo, Andrew Cicoria, John Erickson {Fred’s Son], and  Josephine Valdez {Fred’s Wife},      Alan Canfield, Jeff Sage,  Louis Sanchez,  John Linscott PGK., Rachel McCracken  [ PGK. John’s wife] Jan Strojeck [Deceased PGK. Gene Strojeck],  PGK John Mitchell & Son Jack, Tyler Ritch, , Joe Trematore,  Richard Case,  Harold "Chris Lev Jr.,  Pat Silves‐tri, Michael Wilkomm,   Afra Rodgers [Ralph’s wife], Tom Susan’s [son of deceased brother Tom Susan’s] , Ann Bansbach [wife of deceased brother Herb Bansbach], Lois Huerth [PGK. Ron’s wife], Dan & Carmel Kelly, Jim Fabry’s [Mother in Law], Paul Friedeborn Family,Kittie Fidermutz [Lonnie Todd's Daughter], Peggy Giarrussio [Gerald's Wife]   Ari Conner [ Wife of Blair], Dante Ferrari [Patrick Ferrari son] Jack White: Chelsea White { Jack's Granddaugh‐ter], Ann Crane [Tony’s Wife] Thomas Riss [ PGK. Gerry's Brother], Sue Riss [Sister], Teri Hoskins [Tim's Wife], Bernice Hansen, Debbie Hollar, and,, and G.K. Gene Walinski's Mom Maryann Walinski .    Please continue praying for our serviceman and women, as they continue to serve throughout the world,  helping to maintain peace and the ideals of our country.  My Broth‐ers,  if you know of someone in your family, or a friend who is in ill health,  who needs our prayers, please give us a call at the phone  numbers below to let us know.   To our Brothers and their families we want to wish you all a FANTASTIC 2015 to one and all     Peace and God Blessings always,                          PGK. Al & Jo McKinley 527‐2056 PGK. Bill & Lori Alexander 527‐4720  PGK. Ron Huerth  526 ‐ 4935 

Annual Bishop Fishing Trip Only 10 months to go

October 1-4, 2015

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CHARTER NIGHT 2015

If you haven't done so yet please mark your calendar for Jan 30 at St Rose of Lima hall for a most memorable evening. Charter Night celebrates the Knights and their families who gave birth to our council forty-nine years ago. It's a time to give thanks to these families who strug-gled to make ends meet, many times out of their own pockets, to provide the resources for our council to sur-vive. We recognize the vision and sacrifice of these families to provide the next generation with a viable council that is strong only because of the leadership and direction of these original members. Please join us in honoring the charter members for their lasting contributions at this great event. Cost for the evening will be $12.00 per person. A prime rib dinner with all the fixings will be served. RSVP is a must as we are limited to 80 dinners. Please Call Paul & Lisa Burke at the number below as soon as possible. Please take the time to come to this important event. There is no charge for Charter members and a guest. Social time with bar at 6:00 followed with dinner at 7:00 We need volunteers for setup and cleanup. To RSVP or to sign up to help please call: Paul Burke at 581-1175.

From the Financial Secretary—2015 Dues

By the January Business meeting everyone should have received his 2015 dues statement. If you have not received a statement please give me a call. (805 583-0725) Your 2015 Dues are due by 2/15/15. You can pay annually or quarterly. If the payment of the dues creates a financial hardship, please contact the Grand Knight to discuss your particular situa-tion. For those who do not know, out of your $44.00 dues, we pay $16.48 to:

K of C State per capita ($11.60) K of C Supreme per capita and variable assessments ($ 4.88)

The remaining $27.52 goes to support the operating cost of the council. Once you join the Knights, this $16.48 has to be paid by the council whether you pay your dues or not. So if you don’t pay your dues, the money has to come from the funds set aside for the operating costs. The only way we can avoid paying the $16.48 is to process the proper “Disability-Relief From Payment” form or for you to send a written request for withdrawal from the Knights. This can be written on the returned invoice. God Bless you and loved ones. Gil Lindberg Financial Secretary 805 583-0725 P.S. The $1.00 mailing assessment pays for the postage of mailing your statement and membership cards.

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SAVE THE DATE Jan 11 - 4th Degree Family Mass Jan 23 - 4th Degree Day at the races & pot luck Mar 22 - Disabled Veterans lunch April 18 - Casino Night May 17 - Annual Ladies Lunch ROSARY Knights of Columbus, Fourth Degree, Fr. Patrick McDonagh Assembly cordially invites all Brother Knights (degrees 1-4) and their families to join us on the third Wednesday of every month to pray the Rosary This month the 4th Degree Meeting will be on Wednesday, January 21st at the hall on Patricia Ave. The Rosary will start promptly at 7:30 PM. The families may leave after the Rosary and the 4th Degree members will conduct their monthly meeting. MESSAGE FROM THE FAITHFUL NAVIGATOR On a very personal level, the entire Robles clan, my wife, Blanca and I would like to thank all of you for your prayers during my recent illness. Prayers do make a difference. Muchas Gracias!

4TH DEGREE CORNER

The national championship game between Ohio State and Oregon will take place on

Monday, January 12th starting at 5:30 PM.

Come on down to the hall and watch the game with your Brother Knights. There will be a $2.00 charge. Hot dogs and a side dish will be served. Doors open at 4:00 PM, the game starts at 5:30 PM Thank You and God Bless Ron Huerth PGK Chairman

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ROSARY FOR THE UNBORN ROSARY FOR THE UNBORN

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TOY GIVEAWAY TOY GIVEAWAY

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TOY GIVE AWAY The Knight of Columbus toy drive was a success, thanks to everyone who gave toys this year to support the toy drive. I thank everyone who helped with the toy drive. Yours in Christ, Tony De Marco

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What better way to spend an afternoon than at a kid’s Christmas party. We had a good turnout kids ranging in age from 2 - 11 and each one re-ceived several gifts from Santa. There were games, crafts, snacks and grilled hot dogs. The smaller kids took full advantage of the play ground. A big shout out to Past Grand Knight Rick Os-trich and Jeremy and Jenica Atteberry for orga-nizing this event and to all who helped. Every-one had a great time.

KID’S CHRISTMAS PARTY KID’S CHRISTMAS PARTY

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COUNCIL 5803 CHARTER MEMBERS—JANUARY 30 1966 COUNCIL 5803 CHARTER JANUARY 30 1966 A. F. Bandle (D) R. J. Calvert R. H. Case (D) W. R. Chesky Al Coster, PGK R. Dempsey, Jr. C. J. DeWeil S. Doria (D) J. Drwey E. Dugas (D) R. Ervin (D) E. Feeney F. W. Ferber J. R. Fonseca D. Glueckert (D) R. Haapala R. L. Hebert T. O. Hopkins I. D. Huitron W. R. Ireland, PGK J. S. Linnenkamp (D) J. J. Lucas, Jr. D. J. McIntyre W. P. Martin, PGK L. R. Monger (D) G. J. Moreno L. Navarro, Jr. H. Pohlman C. H. Regan A. J. Rice (D) V. J. Riccio (D) T. Ritch J. L. Kipoli L. Kovtar Dr. E. J. Santoro,PGK (D) V. J. Steinman W. T. Szombathy (D) R. C. Taris J. A. Vallerand (D) A. Arena W. J. Ary T. M. Barbian, PGK R. Blanchi W. F. Branoles, Jr. G. B. Chase (D) N. T. C omeaux J. J. Cutrona, Jr. V. D. Decker R. A. Echave J. O. Faubert (D) R. Flnnerty W. L. Fischer, PGK P. P. Funaro T. F. Greer J. Gulick B. Lemos (D) S. Litwin T. McGrath M. C. McGinnon T. Murphy (D) A. C. Nelson J. Packenham (D) A. Paramo A. A. Pennington R. L. Playter A. Rasta M. M. Rausch (D) F. Russo (D) F. X. Schwartz W. J. Sneekinger R. Spielman C. S. Takas M. A. Termosky (D) H. L. West J. G. Wolf, Jr. (D) J. J. Zoolkoski[aka]Jerry Rivers (D) J. J. Allen (D) C. Archer R. K. Riritz J. A. Engle R. E. Juriewitz A. R. Lopez W. McDermott (D) R. F. Webster J. E. White D=Deceased

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Fish Fry - Chairman, Jorge Curiel

FISH FRY DINNER

5:00pm – 6:30pm Knights of Columbus Hall

1255 Patricia Ave.

The dinner includes: a delicious BBQ or fried fish with cole slaw, fried clams, French fries, mac & cheese, bread roll, coffee, punch & dessert. Bring friends & family. Only $8.00 for adults and $4.00 for kids 12 or younger.

ROSARY FOR THE UNBORN

FIRST SATURDAY

OF EVERY MONTH Please Join Us. Assumption Cemetery on Fitzgerald Rd. 9:30am 

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BOWLING LEAGUE

The 2014-2015 season is progressing nicely with the first half concluding this month on January 8th. The winner of the first half will play the winner of the second half in May for the overall championship. Think about joining us this season as a sub or on the wait list for a regular position if it shows up. We can always use subs. Only $3 for a sub after you pay your USBC Sanctioning fees of $20. Let me know if you are inter-ested in joining as a regular bowler or substitute. Returning bowlers have priority on being a regular again. Additional new regular bowlers will be asked/allowed to bowl with the following order: being a Knight, a Knight's spouse, or part of a Knight's family (age 18 and older). Friends, neighbors, coworkers or others with an existing regular bowler as a sponsor will be considered as space allows. We don't need great bowlers but we do need those bowlers that want an enjoyable evening among friends and families.

SK Bill Alexander PGK Bowling League President

Nominations/Elections for the 2015-2016 Columbian Year

Start thinking about running for an office or becoming the chairman of a program or event. The nominations for next year's officers will take place at the May Business Meeting on May 12th with elections at the June Business Meeting on June 9th. If you are interested in running for any office, becoming a program director, or an event chairman, please contact me at a council event or call me for information. Bill Alexander PGK Nominating Committee Chairman 527-4720

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SUPER BOWL FEBRUARY 1st, 2015

It’s that time of year, our 12th Super Bowl Party at the KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS HALL. We want to thank all the brothers and their wives and or friends that helped support Monday Night Football, without their effort and partici-pation we would not be having this party. A special thanks to those that took the time to cook and donate a great meal you are the main stay of this event. February 1st is the date. The doors to the Knights Hall will open at 2PM, please do not show up before then as we will still be setting up the hall. Reservations are a must, we can only accommodate comfortably 84 people.. The folks that supported M N F have first priority for reservations. I will start taking reservations on January 10th thru January 24th. The cost is still Twelve Dollars for the Steak Dinner with all the trimmings, if you are not having the dinner a charge of Five Dollars to help defray the cost of other food we will be serving. PLEASE NO CHECKS. Once again the GRAND PRIZE is $500.00 which will be drawn as soon as the game ends, you must be present to win. Each person that buys the ten dollar dinner will be given one raffle ticket free we will be sell-ing tickets all during the game for the grand prize and other prizes. We will have 2 poker tables set for you high rollers, also a few other games to make the day interesting To make reservations please call PGK Ron Huerth at 805 526 4935. Reservations can be made starting Jan. 10th thru Jan 24th No exceptions. Thank you and God Bless Ron Huerth PGK Chairman

Catholic Charities "Partners in Service" Catholic Charities of Ventura County will be presenting its "Fourteenth Annual Partners in Service Awards Dinner" to honor individuals se-lected by the Pastors of Ventura County Par-ishes for their service in their home parish. The event will be held on Sunday, February 8, 2015 at the Serra Center, Padre Serra Parish, 5205 Upland Rd, Camarillo, CA beginning at 5 PM. The tax deductible cost is $100 per person. A Live Auction for several items and a sale of raffle tickets for a Hawaiian vacation will also be available. Again this year, 2 Knights were selected as honorees by Fr. Shea for their many services to St Rose of Lima. This year's selections were Faustino Villanueva and Joe Ferrall with his wife Lorraine. The next time you see one of the honorees, congratulate them on their selection. For additional information contact Bill Alexander 527-4720.

Pope names 15 new cardinal electors, most from global south VATICAN CITY (CNS) -- Underscoring the geographical diversity of his selections, Pope Francis named 15 cardinal electors "from 14 nations of every continent, showing the inseparable link between the church of Rome and the particular churches present in the world." The pope announced the names Jan. 4, after praying the Angelus with a crowd in St. Peter's Square, and said he would formally induct the men into the College of Cardinals Feb. 14. With the list, the pope continues a movement he started with his first batch of appointments a year ago, giving gradually more representa-tion at the highest levels of the church to poorer countries in the global south. According to the Vatican spokesman, Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi, the new cardinals will include the first in history from Cape Verde, Tonga and Myanmar.

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Does anyone know the definition of "taking for granted"? The definition is " To give little attention to or to underestimate the value of, to fail to appreciate".

There are times when we take people for granted. In some cases it's people who are very close to us in other cases it could be someone or some group that provide a service or help us in some way. I really believe that we take our Bingo workers for granted. We are always talking about how important Bingo is for our Council and we are always asking for volunteers, but when is the last time you heard someone thank the Bingo workers for all of their hard work? It's probably been a while. We should recognize all of the Bingo workers for their dedica-tion, the long nights, having to work because someone does not show up and for all of their hard work week after week. Bingo rarely takes a week off. For 2014 Bingo brought in just under $100,000 dollars. WOW!! Those funds are divided between Serving Those in Need, St Rose Parish and our Council so that we can help those in need and fund the many worthwhile causes that the Knights contribute to. Thanks to Tony Demarco, the membership chairman we have had plenty of new members during the past few years and I think it would be appropriate if our new Knights would consider volun-teering 4 -5 hours a month for Bingo. Charity is one of the four core principles of the Knights of Columbus. Knights recognize that our mission, and our faith in God, compels us to action. There is no better way to experience love and compassion than by help-ing those in need. To all of the Bingo workers, thank you so much for all you do

BINGO FIRST AND SECOND DEGREE

1st & 2nd Degrees Schedule - 1-31-15 Saturday ~ Gymnasium

Address: 155 E. Janss Rd Thousand Oaks, Ca 91360

1st Degree St Paschal's Check in time 10:00 am Degree : 10:30 am

2nd Degree St. Paschals Check in time: 11:30 am Degree : 12:00 Noon

Refreshments afterwards. All councils are invited to attend.

Contact Tony Demarco at 558-4328 if you have questions

MEMBERSHIP DRIVE Our membership drive is Sunday, January 18th after every mass. We are always ready to talk to future members of this great brotherhood. Please contact Tony Demarco 558-4328 or Andy Prete 910-0347

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Sun

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 NO Bowling Homeless Dinner @ 5:30 PM

2 Fish Fry 5:00—6:30

3 BINGO Rosary at Assump-tion

4 PADS

5 6 Officers Meeting 7:30

7 PADS

8 Bowling - St Rose Homeless dinner

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10 Bingo

11 PADS - 4th Degree Family Mass

12 College Cham-pionship game at the Hall. Doors open at 4

13 Meeting 7:30 Business

14 PADS

15 Bowling

16 K of C Hom-less dinner

17 Bingo

18 PADS -Membership Drive - Family Dinner

19 20 Oblates at kofC Hall

21 4th Degree Meeting 7:30

22 Bowling

23 4th Degree Knight at the Races at the hall 6:00 PM

24 Bingo

25 PADS -Family Mass - Pro Life Breakfast

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28 PADS 29 Bowling 30 –Charter Night at STRL hall

31 Bingo 1st & 2nd Degree at St Paschal

January 2015

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Sun

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 NO PADS Super Bowl Party

2 3 Officers Meeting 7:30

4 PADS 5 Bowling

6 Fish Fry 5:00—6:30

7 BINGO - Rosary for Unborn at Assumption 9:30

8 PADS Partners in Service Dinner

9 10 Business Meeting 7:30

11 PADS

12 - St Rose Homeless dinner Bowling

13 Yaw Yaw Meeting at the hall

14 Bingo

15 PADS Family Dinner

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17 Oblates at kofC Hall

18 4th Degree Meeting 7:30 Ash Wednesday

19 Bowling

20 Lenten Fish Fry Homeless dinner at the Samaritan Center

21 Bingo

22 PADS

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25 PADS

26 Bowling

27 Lenten Fish Fry

28 Bingo

February 2015