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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS St. Genevieve Council 13969 Las Cruces, NM.

www.kofc13969.com

February 2018

2014

GRAND KNIGHT’S MESSAGE

Brothers, Ladies and Family Members, As we start the Lenten season, which begins on February 14th, we should not simply go through the motions but really make this Lent a time of transformation. “Lent is a favorable season for opening the doors to all those in need and recognizing in them the face of Christ.” — Pope Francis. Let us all make a strong effort to engage in a Lenten activity this Lent Season. I also, encourage all to continue praying and developing strong relationships with our clergy. Thank you Rev. Father Rogelio, Monsignor Juan Moreno, Father Ron Burke, Deacon Lou Roman, Deacon Steve Apodaca for all your support and prayers. Let us please welcome Father Jorge Vargas to our parish. Thanks to our Admission Committee headed by our Chancellor, Brother Robert Ponzini, for the great job they have been doing in recruiting new members into the council. Their interviewing effort has generated increase of awareness of who the Knights are and what we do. To date we have initiated five new members into our Order. They have recruited Brother Brandon Thomas, son of Brother Tim Thomas into our council. What a great way to aim for younger men into our Order. Brothers, if you have someone in mind that would make a good candidate, please pass on this information to Brother Robert Ponzini or to one of the members of the Admission Committee. (Continued on page 5)

Council Officers 2017-2018

Grand Knight

Jaime Flores 993-8634 jm-flores@hotmail.com

Deputy Grand Knight Jose Tapia 649-6525

Chancellor Robert Ponzini 719-291-5665

rponzini@comcast.net Recorder

Lucio Tellez 520-0691 telluc.64@gmail.com

Financial Secretary Jaime Rivera 644-6942

jriverside57@gmail.com Treasurer

Ruben Salcido 202-9133 deboyrps@yahoo.com

Lecturer Ray Fajardo 635-5347 hrlascruces@aol.com

Advocate Adam Vasquez 520-8387

adamvasquez1012@gmail.com Warden

Latson Munn, Jr 649-1329 lfmunnjr@outlook.com

Inside Guard Samuel Gonzales 644-3883 Oldman_tuba@hotmail.com

Outside Guard Alberto Grijalva 571-5211

Trustees Bill Klement 640-7881

Rich Archuleta 640-6659 Kerry Morley 386-8061

District Deputy Kerry Morley 386-8061

grandknightmorley@outlook.com

Service Program Directors 2017-18 Program Director Bob Ponzini 719-291-5665

rponzini@comcast.net Church Director DaveKenny 636-4455

davidtkenny@centurylink.net Council Director Jesus Frietze 649-5407

frietzej@msn.com Community Director

Joe Tapia 575-649-6525 Family Director

Adam Vasquez 520-8387 adamvasquez1012@gmail.com

Youth Director Chris Hernandez 201-8862

azcah73@gmail.com Membership

Eloy Martinez 575-523-4963 Special Olympics

Jaime Flores/AlbertoGrijalva Pro Life Couple

Harold & Margie Beeson 575-635-0120

allbeesons@msn.com

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Jessse Alvarez Jose Angel Richard Archuleta Jose Arellano Albert Balizan Alex Barraza

Fr Ricardo Bauza Harold Beeson Elias Bernal Danny Bustamante Frank Carril Jesus Castenon

Charlie Castillo Daniel Chavez Navor Chavez Rick Chavez Dennis Cordova Ruben Corona

Oscar Delgado David Doctor Ruben Dominguez Stephen Elchlepp Mario Esnayder Alfonso Esqueda

Sal Estrada Ray Fajardo Jaime Flores Javier Flores Guy Floyd Hector Frietze

Jesus Frietze John Frye Andres Garcia Daniel Garcia Luis Garcia

WE WANT YOU TO KNOW ALL OF THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ST GENEVIEVE COUNCIL 13969 Our Council now has just about 100 members, and we have recent photos of 92 of our Brother Knights below. So often we hear someone in the Knights of Columbus say “ I have heard his name, but I can’t place him”. Perhaps all of you can print out these pages and look for Brothers that you see from time-to-time….so you can say “Hello Brother Jaime…or Jim…or Jose, how are you doing today”. Enjoy the photos….We have enjoyed gathering them.

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Jim Glasscock Mark Gonzales Sammy Gonzales Jesus Gonzalez Alberto Grijalva Eddie Hausermann

Chris Hernandez Sammy Holguin Frank Ibarra Sanford Johnston Dave Kenny Bill Klement

Rick Kocab Dave Lerma Al Lopez Ray Lucero Eloy Martinez Fr Rogelio Martinez

Tomas Medina Joe Meier Roger Miller Joel Molenda Victor Montoya Kerry Morley

Bishop Jose Mukala Latson Munn Fred Myers Ray Narvaez John Nemish Art Padilla

Here are the G thru Q contingent. They are truly a handsome lot! Every one of these Catholic Gentlemen has participated in at least one Knights of Columbus activity this past year…indeed “24 hours a year” is all that is asked of you!

Elmo Padilla Jon Padilla Gilbert Perez Robert Ponzini Greg Quinones

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Some of our Important Council Events of Calendar Year 2017 GOLLY, WE KEPT BUSY IN 2017! Date Event Date Event Jan 21 Patriotic Degree at St. Genevieve’s June 17 Mass - deceased Deacon & Bro Arturo Narvaez Feb 5 Membership Drive Free Pancake Breakfast Jul 15-16 State Organizational Meeting in Alamogordo Feb 11 Valentine Day Dance Fundraiser July 19 Installation of newly-elected Council Officers Mar 15 FUN potluck for Special Olympics Group Sep 9-10 St. Genevieve Parish Fiesta Mar 17 Council hosts St. Genevieve Lenten Meal Oct 7 Mega Bingo – Our Major Council fundraiser Mar 18-19 St.GenevieveParishEnchiladaFundraiser Oct 28 The Silver Rose is brought to St. Genevieve’s Apr 16 Council cooks Easter Dinner at El Caldito Nov 12 Council Pancake Breakfast fundraiser May 12 Special Mass for deceased Bro Jim Lawrence Dec 5 St. Genevieve “Light Up for Christ” Ceremony May 20 Council Day of Reflection Dec 9-10 State Mid-Year Meeting in Deming June 2-4 Las Cruces Diocese Youth Rally Dec 20 Council co-hosts St. Genevieve Parish Posada

Fr Alonso Quinonez Reinaldo Ramos Leonardo Reyes Jaime Rivera Ricardo Rivera Cruz Rodriguez

Deacon Lou Roman Ed Romero Hank Rutherford Ruben Salcido Dan Seltzer Joaquin Silva

Tom Taney Jose Tapia Lucio Tellez Tim Thomas Rudy Torres Adam Vasquez

Chris Villa Manuel Villa Fr Chris Williams Mike Ybarra

Finally, our Q thru Y Brothers. Most of these Catholic Gentlemen are used to being in the last group by virtue of their surnames. If you are a member of our council and your picture doesn’t appear, let us know!

NOT PICTURED: Martin Aldez, Joe Asbury, Roman Chip, Eugene Hernandez, Jorge Lopez, Michael Peppin, Jorge Perea, Willard Rowlands, Marten Schmitz, and Diego Villegas. WHERE ARE YOU???

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INSURANCE AGENT’S MESSAGE

Knights Stand Strong On Ethical Ground Some people believe that ethics in business is a contradiction in terms. They think that in order to be profitable, a company and its leaders must abandon morality and embrace the dark, greedy side that they see so often in the news and in movies. At the Knights of Columbus, we know this isn’t true. A business can be both ethical and successful. We are. As a Catholic organization, we understand the value and importance of our core beliefs and the original mission of Venerable Father Michael J. McGivney. In fact, much of the strength and financial security we provide to members and their families can be attributed to our ethical, moral standards. More than 96 percent of Knights who buy our life insurance keep it, year in and year out. The Order takes this commitment to our members very seriously. This means carefully planning when it comes time to invest. Our professional staff researches all transactions to insure that they fall in line with Catholic values. If a transaction makes them uncomfortable, they don’t make it. “We exclude any company engaged in activity that conflicts with Catholic moral teaching: companies directly involved in abortion, contraception, human cloning, embryonic stem cell research, for-profit health care that pays for any of these, or pornography,” said Supreme Knight Carl Anderson. “There are many companies in the pharmaceutical and communications industries that would undoubtedly provide excellent returns for us, but which are not in our portfolio because they engage in research and development or programming in ways that violate the sanctity or dignity of human life.” In the end, the Knights of Columbus investment strategy is motivated by morality, not money. Yet, each year we remain profitable, increase our assets and stay dedicated to this vision that will keep the Order financially sound for generations to come But don’t just take our word for it. In 2017 the Knights of Columbus was named a “World’s Most Ethical Company” by the Ethisphere Institute for the fourth year in a row.

Insurance Agent’s Message (continued) “Faithful Catholics have choices when buying life insurance,” said the Supreme Knight. “But they know that at the Knights of Columbus their policy is supplied by an insurer that shares their moral and ethical values and is guided in all of its investment and sales practices by those values.” Contact me today to learn more about our products. Matthew Seltzer – 2017 New Mexico Agent of the Year 575-936-7181 matthew.seltzer@kofc.com matthewseltzer.com

__________________________ Grand Knight’s Message (from Pg 1) Also, the Council is planning a Mother’s Day Dinner and Dance on May 12th. The committee is working very hard to make this event special for the mothers. Due to Ash Wednesday and Valentine’s Day falling on February 14th, we will be moving our council meeting to Tuesday, February 13th for this month only. May God bless you, Jaime M. Flores, Grand Knight _______________________________________ COMMUNITY/COUNCIL – St. Genevieve’s Hosts District 13 Meeting: St. Genevieve’s hosted the NM State District 13 Meeting held on Sat, January 27th. District Deputy Kerry Morley presented important information from The State and National Knights of Columbus organizations. Representatives from Councils 1226 (Las Cruces), 8281 (T or C), 9527 (Holy Cross), 13969 (St. Genevieve), 15578 (Mesilla), and 16465 (St. Albert/NMSU) presented status reports. GK Jaime Flores passed out posters advertising our Mother’s Day Dance.

District Deputy Kerry Morley gave a PowerPoint Presentation.

at right is old friend, Bro Gary Montoya from T or C .

GK Jaime Flores of St. Genevieve Council 13969 talking

about the Mother’s Day Dance to be held in May.

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FEBRUARY BIRTHDAYS We celebrate four birthdays in February. They are: Jesse Alvarez – Feb 2nd, Navor Chavez – Feb 9th, Anne Morley – Feb 19th, and Ricardo Rivera – Feb 2nd. All of these Brothers and Lady Anne have been active in council events. Jesse Alvarez has helped at our Ticket Booths at the Parish Fiesta. Navor Chavez has been responsible for the Parish Fiesta Book for over 10 years. Lady Anne Morley is very generous, donating time to all of the KofC Ladies Auxiliary activities. Ricardo Rivera is a supporter of our Pancake Breakfasts.

Jesse Alvarez Navor Chavez Anne Morley Ricardo Rivera FEBRUARY ANNIVERSARIES There are thirteen Brother Knights in our council who took their Admission (1st) Degrees in February. They are: Jose Angel – 6 years of service, Harold Beeson – 5 yrs, Daniel Chavez – 1 yr, Stephen Elchlepp – 2 yrs, Alfonso Esqueda – 1 yr, Chris Hernandez – 1 yr, Fr. Rogelio Martinez – 12 yrs, Tomas Medina – 1 yr, Elmo Padilla – 30 yrs, Reinaldo Ramos – 1 yr, Joe Tapia – 2 yrs, and Tim Thomas – 4 yrs. This group has given generously of its time to the Parish and Council. Jose Angel is the Parish “Masa Man” for all Parish Gordita cooking. Harold Beeson has been our major interface with the NM Right to Life Movement. Daniel Chavez is busy studying engineering at NMSU, and helps whenever possible. Stephen Elchlepp started our procedure of delivering extra pancakes from our fundraisers to the homeless at the City of Hope campus; an important and innovative idea! Alfonso Esqueda has helped at our El Caldito Easter Dinners. Chris Hernandez is preparing to be our Youth Director. Fr. Rogelio is our Pastor, and is a staunch supporter of our Council. Tomas Medina is our guitar player and chief washer of pots and pans! Elmo Padilla is active in the Parish Cemetary maintenance crew. Reinaldo Ramos is very busy raising his young family, and still volunteers whenever he can. Joe Tapia has quickly become a mainstay on our council’s kitchen crew! Tim Thomas, and his wife Michelle, have helped at our Parish Fiesta Ticket Booths. There is something that every Bro can do!

Jose Angel Harold Beeson Daniel Chavez Stephen Elchlepp

Alfonso Esqueda Chris Hernandez Fr. Rogelio Tomas Medina

Elmo Padilla Reinaldo Ramos Jose Tapia Tim Thomas

COUNCIL/COMMUNITY – Entry Degree Exemplification on Tuesday January 16th:

We held our usual 3rd Tuesday Entry Degree Initiation on January 16th. We welcomed new Brother Brandon Thomas into our council. Brandon’s initiation was special for two reasons: (1) he is the son of Brother Tim Thomas of our council; and (2) as a younger man, Brandon was a Squire in St. Genevieve’s Circle. Welcome Brandon!

GK Jaime Flores was there to lead the Entry Degree Team and to

welcome new Brother Brandon Thomas into our Council

Brandon’s dad, Tim Thomas, was there and re-enacted his

Entry Degree Ceremony alongside his son Brandon

FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER

Please pray for our special intentions

Brother Andres and Lady Martha Garcia Brother Eloy Martinez

Brother Sammy Gonzales and his Family Roberto Sanchez, son-in-law of Bro Elias Bernal Rita, the sister of Brothers Art and Elmo Padilla

Sir Knight Ricky Medina Brother Joe Behnke

The souls of Juan Espinosa and Joseph Barela The repose of the soul of Bro Sir Knight JR Stewart

The Families of Kenny Bustamante and Dickie Rivera Adriana Flores, daughter of

Grand Knight Jaime and Lady Cecilia Flores Jesus & Toni Frietze…Toni is doing very well

Hector Frietze, and all men & women serving in the military For all Brother Knights and Families everywhere

who are in distress All the deceased members of the K of C

All neglected and abused children For an end to abortion

We always include the intentions from the last Council Meeting

Please take a moment to post your own special intentions on our Council website www.kofc13969.com

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FAMILY UNITY NIGHT - Weds Jan 17th Our regular 3rd Wednesday of the Month potluck was held on January 17th. Everyone who wants to share an evening and a meal is welcome to attend this event. If you can, please bring something to share. If you can’t, then bring yourself ! The Parish generously allows us to use the hall for this evening of fun, and our Ladies Auxiliary does a super job of serving, helping and cleaning up afterwards. This is a truly enjoyable family event, as you can see from the photos below.

The Long Food Line Loading our plates with food

The Coronas & Delia Narvaez The Flores Family

Bro Joaquin Silva’s Smiling Face This is Camila Flores

SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS

• Patriotic (4th) Degree Exemplification on Saturday February 17th in Los Alamos. To find all details on exemplifications, go to www.kofc13969.com or www.nmkofc.org

• Formation & Knighthood (2nd & 3rd) Degree Exemplifications on Sunday Feb 25th in Las Cruces. POC is Kerry Morley DD#13 575-386-8061 grandknightmorley@outlook.com This is an opportunity for all of our 1st Degree members to continue on their path to full Knighthood.

• The NM State Convention will be held on May 3-6 in Albuquerque. Please go to the state website www.nmkofc.org for information.

• Don’t forget that our Mothers Day Dance is scheduled for Saturday May 12th in the Parish Hall. Please start telling your family and friends! We will have a catered dinner, a 50/50 Jackpot, entertainment and dancing! Plans are now being made…details will be shared as they become available.

• The 2018 Las Cruces Youth Rally will be held on June 2-3.

• Council jackets are now being ordered. The price is $50 and $55 for larger sizes. If you are interested in ordering a jacket, please contact Ruben Salcido.

• Vests are available in a variety of sizes for $30. Contact Brother Jaime Rivera for a vest.

• Join the Rosarians on the First & Last Saturday of each Month to pray the rosary for an end to abortion. rosaryrallylascruces@gmail.com

Mother’s Day Dance Please tell all your friends about this event!

MEMBERSHIP DRIVE: In order to make STAR COUNCIL again this year, we must achieve a new membership goal of 9. We are chugging along pretty well, having initiated 5 new members year to date, in our 3rd Tuesday Entry (1st) Degree Exemplifications. We have been handing out contact cards to prospective new members after weekend Masses. If you can help right after the Mass that you attend, please contact Grand Knight Jaime Flores or Chancellor Robert Ponzini. (contact info for all officers is on Page 1). Our new FY 2017-18 Brothers to date are: Jacob Acosta, Rick Chavez, Luis Garcia, Sammy Holguin and Brandon Thomas.

Jacob Acosta Rick Chavez Luis Garcia

Sammy Holguin Brandon Thomas Our future is in our new members!

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February 2018

Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 1 Ladies

Auxiliary Bake Sale

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3 First Saturday Rosary 10AM

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9 Holy Family Icon at St

Genevieve’s Feb 9th thru 13th

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11 Assembly 684

Enchilada Fundraiser at

Council 1226 Hall

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13 Parish Hall Council Mtg

7PM

This Month Only!

14 Ash Wednesday Valentine’s Day

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4th Degree

Los Alamos, NM

18 Corporate

Communion 9:30 AM Mass St. Genevieve

1st Sunday of Lent

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Presidents Day

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1st Degree Team

7PM Hall

21 Family Unity Night (FUN) Hall 6:30 PM

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28 4th Degree Assembly 7 PM Hall

2nd & 3rd Degrees Sun Feb 25 in Las Cruces

ROMEO’s – The Retired Old Men Eating Out are still at it. We meet every Wednesday morning 8:30 AM at Rosie’s Café on Main St. near the Post Office. Join us if you enjoy a hearty breakfast, and some very intellectual discussions. You need not be old, retired, or a man to join us…all are welcome!