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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS #13240 PO BOX 121061 CLERMONT, FL 34712-1061 www.kofc13240.org
The Knight ly NewsFrom the Desk of the Grand Knight Jim Laria
Worthy Brothers All,As most of you are now aware,
Blessed Sacrament Council #13240 has achieved for the first time Double Star Council Award. Past Grand Knight Pete Capece received a letter from Supreme Knight, Carl Anderson who stated of the more than 16,000 Councils, we were one of only 382 awarded double star
For those who may have missed it, the Knights of Columbus set new all-time records for charitable donations and volunteer service hours in 2011, according to Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson, who released the results of the Order's Annual Survey of Fraternal Activity in a presentation to state deputies June 10. The results of the survey i n d i c a t e t h a t t o t a l c h a r i t a b l e contributions reached more than $158 million — exceeding the previous year's total by approximately $3.4 million. Volunteer service hours to charitable causes grew to more than 70 million hours.
Let us never forget that we are a part of group selected by our creator, to provide millions of man hours and millions of dollars to those less fortunate.
The Dues Second Notice has gone out. For those of you who received the letter in error, please let me or the Financial Secretary know so we can adjust our records. If any brother has a physical or financial situation which impacts his ability to pay his dues, please call me, the Grand Knight, in confidence a t 3 5 2 2 4 3 3 2 9 2 o r e m a i l [email protected] .
Mark your calendar for September 22nd our Pasta Dinner which will take
the place of our Social this month. Brother Luca and his team will once again perform their culinary magic. See Brother Ed Zarek for tickets or get them at the Church Office.
For those of you that missed it, at the recent National Convention in Tampa, the Knights of Columbus Fourth Degree Color Corps were privileged to open the ceremonies. Let us all take pride in our membership, but serve with humility.
I’m still looking for a Knight who will keep track of our brothers who are sick and in distress. It means being available by phone or email to receive notice of brothers in distress and following up with a card and notification to the Grand Knight or his Deputy.
Donuts start September 16th, so remember to wear your shirt (Council or Assembly) to Mass that Sunday as it helps our Recruitment Director when he can point out all the Knights to a prospect. See you at the Business meeting September 6th.
Fraternally, Jim Laria, GK
OUR NEXT COUNCIL MEETING IS THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 6TH AT 7:00PM
Meeting Schedules:
* Council meets at 7 pm on the 1st Thursday of the month, in John Bosco Hall.
* The Assembly #3025 (4th Degree) meets at 7pm on the 2nd Thursday, in John Bosco Hall.
* Social meetings are on the 3rd Thursday, at an announced local restaurant.
* Officers, Trustees, and current Chairs meet on the last Thursday
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BLESSED SACRAMENT COUNCIL #13240 SEPTEMBER 2012
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS #13240 PO BOX 121061 CLERMONT, FL 34712-1061 www.kofc13240.org
For questions or information regarding Council business, or if you would like to help in any way please call Grand Knight Jim Laria- 407-435-2325 or e-mail [email protected]
For membership or dues information , pocket name badge or Council license plates -please see Allen J. Venezio, Financial Secretary & 1st Degree team Capt.
Call 352-636-0774 , [email protected]
For questions on Fraternal Benefits and Insurance or the Council’s Newsletter or Website: Call Field Agent - Don Gelinas Home Phone - 352-404-6368, [email protected].
Deputy Grand Knight Joe Cruz (Retention Chair) 407-435-2325, " [email protected]
Chancellor-Frank Regiacorte
352‐429‐2075 407‐538‐6490e-mail [email protected]
Treasurer - Tony Giamboi -352-241-7671 , " [email protected]
Advocate – James Venezio --352-343-1553, 352-552-7480" [email protected]
Recorder – Larry Barber
352‐508‐4339 407‐694‐6014" [email protected]
Warden – Mike Dybicz -352-243-3203, " [email protected]
Inside Guard Steve Cruz 352-432-5675, 352-552-1958-
Outside Guard- Ramon Aviles
407‐656‐2167 773‐490‐5041
Chaplain- Fr. Robert Webster- 352-394-3562, [email protected]
Trustee- Robert Britten
352-394-4047 352-988-3065, [email protected]
Trustee- Peter Capece
352‐243‐0393 772‐571‐[email protected]
Trustee- William [email protected]
Membership Director- Steve Cruz 352-432-5675,352-552-1958-mail- [email protected]
Admissions Committee Chair.-John Proteau 352-242-0758, e-mail- [email protected]
Youth Director- Frank Regiacorte 352-429-2025,407-538-6490, [email protected]
Squires Circle – Eric Palmer 352-394-5004, e-mail- [email protected]
Family Director – Larry Barber 352-508 4339,407-694-6014, [email protected]
Community Director- Jack Wallace
407‐654‐[email protected]
Church Director -Joe Cruz 407-342-8243,
Pro-Life Director- Peter Stauder
Health Services Chair- Robert Gonzalez-352-243-3751, [email protected]
Donut Sunday Chair- Manny Colon-352-227-9149,407-902-9451, [email protected]
Ladies Auxiliary- Phyllis Capece-352-243-0393,772-538-3882, [email protected]
to order Council shirts see
Brothers Ed Oliveira at 352‐989‐4401, [email protected]
and John Granucci at 352‐243‐0889
or 352‐250‐8224, and his email
Assembly #3025 Faithful Navigator Robert Britten -
352‐394‐4047 352‐988‐3065 [email protected]
District Deputy- Bruce Gillett 407-566-8486 [email protected]
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BLESSED SACRAMENT COUNCIL #13240 SEPTEMBER 2012
IMPORTANT CONTACT NUMBERS
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS #13240 PO BOX 121061 CLERMONT, FL 34712-1061 www.kofc13240.org
Worthy Officers and Brother Knights
All:
Thanks very much to the 112 brothers
who have paid their dues on time. I would
also like to give a huge thanks to the 99
brothers who gave so generously to the
vocations fund! All but 12 of you made
that voluntary donation! That's a
testament to the commitment of our
Council to this initiative.
It's just about time to run a first
degree exemplification. Now is a great
time to sign up another man to join our
ranks. If you know anyone who would
make a contribution to our Order, take a
Form 100 from the Grand Knight and talk
to them. You'll never know if they are
interested if you don't ask!
On a personal note, I have been
receiving many calls during the day about
Knights of Columbus business. Some of
you may not be aware that I am a school
teacher (I direct the band at Clermont
Middle School) and I can not take your
calls during my classes. Please refrain
from calling me during the school day. I
can be reached via e-mail at
[email protected] unless
it is an emergency.
I hope these last days of summer treat
you well. I look forward to an exciting fall
full of activites.
God bless you all and Vivat Jesus! -
Allen
FINANCIAL SECRETARY’SCORNER
By Allen Venezio
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS #13240 PO BOX 121061 CLERMONT, FL 34712-1061 www.kofc13240.org
IMPORTANT COUNCIL DATES FOR 2012-2013
2012
Sept 1,2,8,9 Pasta Dinner Ticket Sales at Church
Sept 22 Pasta Dinner
October 14 Corporate Communion 12 noon Reception to follow in Social Hall
October 26, 27 Fall Festival
November 17th Council Anniversary Dinner
Dec. ??? Clermont Christmas Parade
Dec. 15,16, 22, 23 Pasta Dinner and Keep Christ in Christmas Sales
December 15 Knights Christmas Party
2013
January Poster Contest
January 19th Pasta Dinner
February 13 Ash Wednesday
February 15 Lenten Soup Friday
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BLESSED SACRAMENT COUNCIL #13240 SEPTEMBER 2012
Saturday September 22
Please join us all funds help support our charities
Brothers,
Pasta Dinner tickets will be on sale the
next two weekends. I’m covering the 4 pm
Saturday and Ed Zarek is covering the 10.
Several have signed up, but those going to
the 8, 12, and 5, please let me know so you
can handle the ticket sales at those masses.
Call me at 352 243 3292
Let us know what Mass you will cover.
Jim Laria, GK
Coffee and Donut Sundays are Back!!!!
Our Council sponsors on the third
Sunday of every month. Please wear
your council or assembly shirts to Mass
and show your support.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS #13240 PO BOX 121061 CLERMONT, FL 34712-1061 www.kofc13240.org
This new area of our newsletter will include articles we view as “prolife”. To put the scope of coverage in perspective we will address issues affecting life from conception to natural death. Our intent is to make you
aware of the “life issues” challenging our country and our faith. Where the Catholic Church and/or the Knights of Columbus have taken a stance on an issue we will give you
that information. We will come out in support of life- being prolife. As always it will be your responsibility to study the issue and take action appropriate to your decision.
There are a number of issues that deal with the topic of prolife; however, two are currently of great importance because they are tied to the calendar of November 2012 and the voting we are expected to perform as citizens of
this republic.On what we will label the National Level is the Issue of
Religious Freedom tied to the Obama Government Health
and Human Services ruling that employers provide health insurance to employees and that this insurance provide coverage for contraceptives, abortion inducing drugs and
sterilization. The Catholic Church in America through action by various Bishops and religious institutions- universities and hospitals- has launched law suits challenging this ruling and called on the Obama
administration to exempt religious organizations where implementation would go against their beliefs and teachings. You were asked in previous meetings and in an
insert to the Blessed Sacrament bulletin to write your congressional representatives to address removing this ruling. Now with the November elections you again have
the opportunity to make your wishes known and to ask those running how they will address the issue? Will you support only those that will remove this challenge to our religious freedom?
Nearer to home, in Florida we have an amendment to the Florida Constitution that we consider supporting life- a prolife issue! Amendment #6 the Florida Constitution would, according to the Florida Conference of Catholic
Bishops, “prohibit spending of public tax dollars for abortion, or for health-benefits coverage that includes abortion except for those limited instances required by
federal law. It would also prohibit future interpretation of the Florida Constitution as giving greater rights to an abortion than those contained in the US Constitution, and
allow future legislation to strengthen parental rights by requiring parental consent for children seeking an abortion”. It is interesting that we who are or have been parents have had to give consent for such things as giving
aspirin in school or playing sports but yet are denied the ability to rule on a young child wanting an abortion. The Catholic Conference of Bishops asks your support on
voting yes on amendment #6.
THE PRO-LIFE CORNERBy Peter Stauder, PFN
Pro-Life Chair
“The Catholic Conference of
Bishops asks your support on
voting yes on amendment #6.”
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS #13240 PO BOX 121061 CLERMONT, FL 34712-1061 WWW.KOFC13240.ORG
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BLESSED SACRAMENT COUNCIL #13240 SEPTEMBER 2012
Supreme and State Council News
ANNOUNCEMENT3rd DEGREE EXEMPLIFICATION
CO Robert Reed PSD
Date: Saturday, October 6, 2012Time: 3rd Degree 1:00 PM, Registration 12:00 Noon Location: St. Cloud Kissimmee Council 6624 200 Neptune Road Kissimmee, FL 34742 Cost: Cost is $10.00 per candidate. Checks should be made payable to the FLSKOC
130th Annual Supreme ConventionKnights from around the world gathered in Anaheim, Calif., for the 130th Annual Supreme Convention. The
convention, as always, through social events and business sessions, combined a celebration of the Catholic faith
alongside commendation for the accomplishments of the Knights of Columbus during the past year.
Following the Opening Mass on Tuesday , Supreme Knight Carl Anderson presented his annual report to the
delegates and guests. The highlight of this report was the record $158 million dollars and 70 million volunteer hours
donated by the Knights to charitable and Church activities, as well as the highlights of the Order’s accomplishments
in the areas of the Church, the military, its insurance and investment programs, youth, membership, the culture of
life, and religious liberty. That evening at the convention’s major celebration, the States Dinner, Cardinal Timothy
Dolan of New York and Archbishop Richard Smith of Edmonton followed the lead of Pope Benedict XVI in thanking
the Knights for their defense of religious liberty and asked that they continue their leadership in that area.
Wednesday’s business session saw the election for the Board of Directors and afterward delegates and guests
gathered to recognize the work of local Knights and state deputies in the areas of membership recruitment, service
programs, and insurance. The 2012 International Family of the Year was also named.
Thursday concluded the annual meeting with the Memorial Mass and the passing of a variety of resolutions during
the closing business session. To find complete coverage of the 130th Supreme Convention, visit kofc.org/
convention.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS #13240 PO BOX 121061 CLERMONT, FL 34712-1061 WWW.KOFC13240.ORG
Four parts of retirement: Phase One
In the next four articles, I would like to discuss
a goal that’s on many workers’ radar: retirement.
To some, retirement is the pot of gold at the end of
the rainbow or the reward after a long career. It’s
a time to relax, take up a hobby and enjoy life.
Whether retirement is just around the next corner
or if you have another 30 years to go, it’s never too
soon or too late to start planning or revise that
plan.
Some experts suggest that there are four
phases of retirement: protection, accumulation,
income de-accumulation and care. In this article, I
will tackle protection.
Protection is the base element of any well-
founded financial plan; the base of the pyramid,
for example. Without basic protection against
premature death or the inability to earn income
due to disability, the remainder of the pyramid
collapses. If you own mutual funds and die
without life insurance, those funds will be needed
to pay final expenses (collapsing), perhaps at the
most inopportune t ime (after a market
correction). If you own mutual funds and lose
your ability to earn income due to disability and
are without paycheck protection, those funds will
be needed in order to pay living expenses
(collapsing), perhaps at the most inopportune
time (is there ever an opportune time?).
So, basic protection is a must. The good thing
is that this protection is offered by the Knights of
Columbus. Our whole life products and disability
income insurance are designed with this goal in
mind. For example, our Life Paid Up at 65 plan is
perfect for this purpose because premier
payments end right when retirement is upon you.
There are many other options that I can discuss
with you that will fit your needs and your budget.
A newer addition to our product portfolio,
disability income insurance protects your most
valuable asset: your ability to work and earn
money. Plans can be customized and are available
to cover many professions, from farmers to
lawyers.
Once you’ve established the proper protection,
the next phase is accumulation of cash, which I
will discuss in a future article.
Contact me to learn more.
SOME THINGS TO PONDERFrom Your Financial Benefits Advisor. Don Gelinas PGK, FIC
"A man who dies
without adequate life insurance
should have to come back
and see the mess he created."
Will Roger
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS #13240 PO BOX 121061 CLERMONT, FL 34712-1061 WWW.KOFC13240.ORG
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BLESSED SACRAMENT COUNCIL #13240 SEPTEMBER 2012
From the
Knights of Columbus, Council 13240 Self Audit Check List for Treasurer and Financial Secretary
This Board of Trustees is required by The Knights of Columbus—Supreme to perform an audit of this Council every six months. The Trustees are: 1 Year Trustee, Robert Britten, PGK; 2 Year Trustee, William Overbay; 3 Year Trustee, Peter Capece, PGK. This document focuses on a System of Internal Controls which should be considered in every day performance of the duties of the Worthy Treasurer and the Worthy Financial Secretary. This is done to ensure that there is a structure in place that provides a system of checks and balances, to prevent loss through errors, misappropriation of funds or theft. Internal Controls are also provided to the WT and WFS in an attempt to prevent an "honest" member from making a mistake. This Self Audit Check List is also intended to facilitate the semi-annual audit by the Trustees. The WT and WFS should ensure:
• That all transactions are properly authorized and recorded for cash receipts and cash disbursements.
• Timely deposits of all cash received. • Procedure are in place to ensure that checks are stamped “For Deposit Only” together
with Council Bank Account Number immediately upon receipt by Financial Secretary.• Ensure the accuracy of the financial records/reports provided to the Council.• Bank Statements balances reported as assets are factual.• All expenditures are authorized. • Ensure that the NPO Status is always current and using that status to avoid sales taxes on
supplies and services purchased. • Maintain pre-numbered receipt books.• Payroll taxes are paid, if applicable. (Treasurer and Financial Secretary)• Claims for reimbursement will be randomly authenticated. Trustees should by contacting
selected persons claiming reimbursement to ensure that expenditures are valid during the course of the semi-annual audits.
• Extraordinary items of expenditures are properly approved by vote and are recorded in the Council Minutes.
• Reports are filed timely. • Form 990, Return of Organization Exempt From Income Tax, if gross receipts each year
are normally more than $25,000 • Checks should be prenumbered, used in sequence with adequate controls over supplies of
blank checks. • Checks should be prepared by persons other than those who approve invoices. • Checks should be prepared from original vendor invoices and voucher. • Checks should be entered in the disbursement journal exactly as they have been
prepared. • The Grand Knight should authorize all check signers.• Pre-numbered receipts should be given for all receipts, including contributions, gifts, etc.
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS #13240 PO BOX 121061 CLERMONT, FL 34712-1061 www.kofc13240.org
No Social
This Month
Due
To The
Pasta Dinner
Please remember in your prayers the following brother
knights and family members.
Pamela Venezio requested by James Venezio
Gira and Lucah Wright with new baby by Allen Venezio
Lili Echevavria requested by Joe Cruz Elsie Overbay requested by Bill Overbay
Grace Crane and JoAnna Crane requested by Chuck Crane
Catherine Stauder requested by Peter Stauder
Melanie Scalice requested by Robert Scalice
Ernesto and Lilia James requested Joe Largle
Brother Dave Saucier to undergo surgeryPaul Venslosky who has recently completed back surgery.
Congratulations To
Edward Zarek
as Knight of the Month
Nice job Ed.
I am pleased to announce that b ro ther Pete Connelly will be t h e g u e s t speaker at our u p c o m i n g meeting.He will be giving a brief but meaningful presentation on his involvement with the prison ministry.Every Tuesday, is known as “Catholic Tuesday” among the inmates, the ministry visits the Lake Correctional Facility in Clermont. Mike Ogden, Lecturer
Lecturer’s Notes
by
Mike Ogden
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS #13240 PO BOX 121061 CLERMONT, FL 34712-1061 WWW.KOFC13240.ORG
Grand Knight - Jim Laria Deputy Grand Knight - Joe Cruz
Chancellor - Frank RegiacorteRecorder - Larry Barber
Treasurer - Anthony GiamboiAdvocate - James Venezio
Warden - Michael Dybicz Inside Guard - Steve Cruz
Outside Guard - Ramon AvilesLecturer – Mike Ogden
Third Year Trustee - Peter CapeceSecond Year Trustee - Bill Overbay
First Year Trustee - Bob BrittenChaplain - Fr. Bob WebsterFinancial Secretary - Allen J. Venezio
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BLESSED SACRAMENT COUNCIL #13240 SEPTEMBER 2012
2012 COUNCIL OFFICERS 2013
Hello Ladies, Welcome back. Hope everyone had a wonderful summer. Here we go again the start of another fun filled year. Our meeting is Thursday, Sept. 6, 2012 @ 7:00 PM in classroom #2. We have the badges for those who ordered them, they are $7.25 each. The following Ladies ordered a badge: Sonia Aviles, Joan Banahan, Pat Germonto, Donna McRobbie, Mary Moyer, Rosa Puerto, Jo Ann Townsend, I will have them at the meeting. Hopefully, I will have the shirts as well. I was promised that the shirts would be here for our Sept. meeting, I'm still waiting. Refreshments will be hosted by Jean Britten. Remember, if wish to have a drink for yourself, please bring what ou want to drink. No drinks will be supplied. Hope to see all of you on Thursday.
Phyllis Capece
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ASSEMBLY 3025 www.kofc13240.org
The CommunicatorRobert BrittenFrom the Faithful Navigator
Worthy Brothers as the
summer passes into fall the
assembly goes into full swing
again. We started practice
for the honor guard and
color guard once again we need to be ready at all times
for any event we might be
asked to participate in.
911 will be a small get
together this year with only
the fire and police covering
the event. I would still like to
ask all of our Sir Knights to
come out in their assembly
shirts to honor all those who lost their lives that day. We
must never forget that day
and need to support this
affair so please watch for a
notice from the the Grand
Knight advising the council
to attend and try to be there.
I would like to take a
minute to let everyone know
that our worthy scribe who i s a l s o t h e fi n a n c i a l
secretary for the council and
full time father teacher also
works in our c.c.d program
has just completed his
Masters degree in the past
month Allen, Best of luck
keep up the good work.
The worthy master has
sent out his call to all of the
navigators to get as many 3rd degree members to take
their 4th degree this coming
Thanksgiving weekend so
please work on your friends
to go the extra mile and take
their forth degree this year.
R e m e m b e r t h a t w e
should be ready to defend
our Bishops priests and our
religious freedoms .
Vivat Jesus Bob
OUR NEXT ASSEMBLYMEETING IS THURSDAY SEPTEMBER 13TH AT 7:00PM
2012 - 2013 Color Corps Schedule
10/14/12 Corporate Communion
10/26/12 Parish Fall Festival
11/12/12 Veterans Day Services Clermont
12/???/12 Christmas Parade
Confirmation: February 24, 2013 at 12 PM Mass
First Communion: April 27, 2013 at the 4 PM Mass; April 28, 2013 at the 12PM and 5 PM Masses
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BLESSED SACRAMENT ASSEMBLY #3025 SEPTEMBER 2012
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ASSEMBLY 3025 WWW.KOFC13240.ORG
SEPTEMBERBIRTHDAYS:
Donald F Gelinas
09-06-1951
James A Laria
09-09-1936
Happy Birthday
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BLESSED SACRAMENT ASSEMBLY 3025 SEPTEMBER 2012
2012 - 2013
Assembly Officers
Navigator…Robert Britten
Captain….Jim Laria
Pilot….John Proteau
Admiral…..Rosario Sulsenti
Comptroller…Donald F. Gelinas
Purser…Neal Sabina
Scribe….Alan J. Venezio
Inner Sentinel…Michael Dybicz
Outer Sentinel…Frank Regiacorte
Chaplain....Rev. Robert Webster
3 yr Trustee…..Peter Stauder
2 yr Trustee….. Don Morrissey
1 yr Trustee….Peter Capece
Corps Commander Don Gelinas
Attention All 4th Degree Members
Itʼs Time To Get All Our 3rd Degree
Members to Become Full Fledged
4th Degree Knights
4th DEGREE EXEMPLIFICATION
November 23 - 25, 2012Orlando, Florida(this is a firm date)
At the Rosen Plaza Hotel,9700 International Drive, Orlando, FL 32819
Requirements for membership are the following:Have attained the 3rd degree.Must have taken your 1st degree at least 6 months before the exemplification date.
If you are considering the 4th degree please see, Steve Cruz, Robert Britten or Don Gelinas for an application.