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THE ECHO JAN. - MAR. 2018

Greetings fellow 1504 Knights,

With 2017 safely behind us let us

take a collective moment to reflect on

Council 1504’s achievements this

past year. Once again I can’t help but

marvel at all the activities our Coun-

cil cheerfully and magnificently un-

dertook this past year. We are truly

blessed with many talented members

and I’d like to take this opportunity

to acknowledge and thank each and

every brother who gave of their valu-

able personal time this past year “for

the good of the order.”

There can be no dispute that our con-

certed Knightly efforts really do mat-

ter and really do make a positive dif-

ference in our community. We do vir-

tuous work, God’s work, and this is

one of the reasons why I became a

Knight in the first place. It does my

heart good to see that our gentleman-

ly efforts are helping others and are

truly being appreciated.

This marks the last quarter for me as

your Grand Knight and I must tell

you the first 1.5 years has flown by.

Many of you who regularly attend

our monthly General Meetings know

what my five fraternal objectives

have been. They include:

- Create additional social/family val-

ued events;

- Membership reintegration – reach-

ing out to Brother Knights in good

standing not currently active and to

some that have left our Order;

- Membership recruitment - 24 new

members this year is our goal to ob-

tain the Star Council Award;

- Create and enhance our community

partnerships

- Keep the momentum of our vibrant

and active 107+ year old Council vig-

orous and strong.

I think you would agree that we have

and continue to accomplish these

goals and I thank each of you for

your efforts at helping to do this!

In closing, I want to extend my wish

to each of you and your families for a

cheerful, healthy and prosperous

2018. This will no doubt be another

exciting year of personal and Knight-

ly challenges for each of us. Let us

rise to these encounters with a smile

and peace in our hearts. Until the

spring edition of this newsletter, may

the love of God be with you and may

you enjoy all that our Canadian win-

ter has to offer.

Fraternally yours,

Dave Obermeyer,

Grand Knight

Kitchener Knights of Columbus — Father Funcken Council 1504 and Assembly

797 Guelph Street, Kitchener, Ontario N2H 5Z2 TEL 519-893-1504 WEB www.kofc1504.com E-MAIL [email protected]

THE LORD DOES NOT TAKE AWAY FROM YOUR SPAN OF LIFE THE TIME YOU SPEND AT THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS!

INSIDE THIS ISSUE:

2 | Chaplain’s Message

K of C Website

3 | Deputy GK’s Message

Kid’s Christmas Party

4 | Spaghetti Dinner

Membership Info

5 | Nativity Scenes

Memorial Mass

6 | Big Spring Cleanup

Marillac Place

Christkindl Market

7 | Trivia Challenge

Nativity Scenes

8 | Family Bowling Day

Clergy Steak Fry

K of C Insurance

9 | Coats for Kids 2017

Timothy P. Schmalz

10 | Wedding Anniversaries

Keep Them In Your Prayers

Annual Clergy Dinner

CONTACT US: GRAND KNIGHT:

519-741-9366 [email protected] FINANCIAL SECRETARY:

519-896-9212 financialsecretary @kofc1504.com NEWSLETTER: [email protected]

SUBMISSION DEADLINE FOR NEXT ISSUE:

March 1st, 2018

Dave

Obermeyer GRAND KNIGHT

Dear Knights and friends,

Happy 2018! I still remember The turn of the new millennium and the Y2K computer

scare! I was a priest for about a year and a half at that point. Nothing much came of the

dreaded change, as computer’s internal clocks changed over from 1999 to 2000. It was

feared that some major software was based on counting years with only the first two dig-

its. 1999 was represented as 99 and the next year would become 100 instead of reverting

to 00 to represent the year 2000. The fear of banking transactions and security grinding

to a halt; the fear of wide spread power outages was real – all because of how we choose to

reference a starting point for measuring time. And now we are 18 years further into the third millennium!

The world’s common reference point for the beginning of our yearly time keeping is roughly the time of Christ’s

birth give or take a few years. Ancient history like that of the Egyptians or the Etruscans is commonly referenced

as counting down to a year – zero. We then start to count back up again to our present day. That year zero, an

origin, is located at the Son of God’s decisive entry into human history. Whether people believe Christ or not;

whether they centre their lives on Jesus or not, isn’t it interesting that most of the world measures the passage of

time in reference to Jesus Christ! Many calendars, computer programs and business transactions count time from

the event of the Incarnation!

We have celebrated Christmas and the gift of ‘Emmanuel’ – ‘God with us’. Jesus assured us that he would be with

us till the end of time. As we begin 2018, let us take confidence from the simple counting of time throughout the

world that Emmanuel has been with us for over 2000 years! Let us resolve anew to settle our lives, our families,

our fraternities, our parishes, our work and our world in our Lord and Saviour who continues to sanctify human

history.

God bless,

Fr. Larry Council 1504 Chaplain

www.kofc1504.com

The K of C website is the place to go to get the latest NEWS and VIEWS of a very active Council 1504!

For links to what is happening, in and around the community, check the expanded K of C website. Get the latest news and photos of past events,

view a schedule of planned affairs and note the important contacts.

Check this portal to the world of the Kitchener Knights of Columbus!

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Greetings Brother Knights,

Christmas is here again — this is the

time when we should look back to

what we accomplished in the year of

2017.

I think in previous Echo’s we updat-

ed our membership very well with

what we had done in the first part of

the year. In September and October

our artistically gifted Brothers put in

countless hours cutting and painting

Christmas holiday decorations. In

late November and now in December

we are visiting the churches trying to

sell more articles to enable us to help

the needy.

Council 1504 was able to get into the

Christkindl market — many thanks

to everybody who gave up their time

to help. Another group was putting

the final touches on organizing the

second annual Trivia Challenge. The

show was on November 11th, and

was well attended and very well or-

ganized. Marillac place will receive

financial help.

Also, we honored our Brothers who

passed away in the last 12 months.

In the month of November, we were

collecting coats and other warm

clothing for kids. This was the third

year for this program and it contin-

ues to grow. The collected clothes are

being offered to the Waterloo Region

Catholic Schools. Anything left over

will be given to the Region Welcome

Center.

Finally I wish all of my Brother

Knights and their families a Merry

Christmas and Happy 2018.

Vivat Jesus,

DGK Mike Szabo

Deputy Grand Knight’s Message

Mike Szabo DEPUTY GRAND KNIGHT

Ho! Ho! Ho! KITCHENER, ONTARIO – DECEMBER 8, 2017

Santa and Mrs. Claus were a big hit at the K of C 2017 Children’s

Christmas Party at St. Francis Parish Hall with over 30 children

and their parents attending. There was face painting, cookie deco-

rating, a prize table, games and Santa who had gifts for all the

children. Thank you to Brother Wayne and Marilyn Curry for or-

ganizing and for all who volunteered their time to make the Chil-

dren’s Christmas Party a success. Santa says he’s coming back

next year!


St. Anne’s Annual Spread

KITCHENER, ONTARIO – NOVEMBER 8, 2017

Although there were lower numbers this year, the

Annual St. Anne’s Spaghetti dinner was a success

Saturday November 4th as everyone who attended enjoyed the Italian menu. A large contin-

gent of Brother Knights from Council 1504 helped make light work of serving and clean - up.

The following Knights, Gerry Kelly, Brian Schmalz, Chester Niewadomski, Manfred Aulich, Pe-

ter Penlington, Reinhart Schreiter, Sean Meaney, Wayne & Sandy Keffer, and Pat McGrath,

made enough food for 80 people. The House of Friendship was the recipient of the remainder of

the spaghetti and meat sauce. Everyone now looking forward to next year’s repast.

The 108-year-old history and reputa-

tion of The Kitchener Knights of Co-

lumbus, Council 1504, have been

widely renowned as an organization

that succeeds in whatever community

fund-raising event it produces.

You too can become

part of its success.

The Knights are Catholic men, 18 years

of age and older, who are committed to

making their community a better place,

while supporting their church. We meet at the Knights Hall the

third Tuesday of each month at 797 Guelph Street Kitchener.

Be a part of this vibrant membership and

belong to an organization that makes a difference.

For more information please call 519-893-1504

or email [email protected]

mailto:[email protected]


‘Tis the Season


A wide selection of K of C produced

Christmas Nativity Scenes, decorations

and, new this year, attractive and fes-

tive sculptures were displayed at the

Annual Schwaben Club’s Christmas Ba-

zaar on Sunday, November 12. On

hand were PGKs Brothers Brian

Hughes, Reinhart Schreiter, Gerry

Kelly and Brian Schmalz who were ac-

cepting sales and fielding inquiries.

Overall sales to date have covered the

costs the Bazaar table and the

Christkindl Market booth. The exposure

of the K of C ornaments at the Bazaar

has sparked interest in several poten-

tial customers. It’s expected sales of the

popular decorations should match or

surpass those of last year.

2017 Knights of Columbus Memorial Mass


The Annual Knights of Columbus Memorial Mass was held at Blessed

Sacrament Parish on Sunday, November 12th. The celebration honours

those Brother Knights from Council 1504 who have passed away this past

year. The families from 12 deceased Knights were recognized and were

presented with a Memorial Plaque by Grand Knight Dave Obermeyer and

Council 1504 Chaplin Fr. Larry Parent. Assisting at the Mass were sev-

eral members from Council 1504, while serving as the Honour Guard

were 4th Degree members Sir Knights Mike Szabo, Whit Husk, Frank

Troupe. Pat McGrath and Jim Padgett. Following the ceremony, every-

one enjoyed a delightful reception hosted by Father Larry.


Put it to good use


Thinking of disposing of that out-of-date computer,

worn-out television or that broken electronic game?

Put it to good use and donate it to the Knights of

Columbus. Included in today’s e-waste are comput-

ers, televisions, VCRs, stereos, copiers, and fax ma-

chines are common electronic products. When dis-

carded electronics are recycled, Council 1504 will

receive some needed funds to aid in their charitable

works. Watch for the K of C Annual Big Spring

Cleanup for e-waste and scrap metal coming in

May. Can’t wait, drop by 797 Guelph Street and

chuck it in the green e-waste bins beside the K of C

Hall. You’ll feel better and so will we.

K of C Publicity


Just a week before the November 11 K of C Trivia Challenge to support Marillac Place, the hostel suf-

fered a serious dilemma, a damaging flood that caused an evacuation. Thinking that perhaps media cov-

erage could help promote the event to increase aid Marillac Place for Council 1504, it began with a phone

call to the 570 News Department. A suggestion was made to have coverage on the Marillac Place flood

hoping to also get some K of C Trivia Challenge publicity. As it happened, that call morphed into a 30-

minute appearance on the Jennifer Campbell show where the Knights of Columbus was promoted along

with the Trivia Challenge fundraiser for Marillac Place. Sitting in for Ms Campbell was Jeff Pickel

where he and Brother Gary Megaffin, during the interview, fielded answers to some trivia questions

posed to the listening audience. The Rogers media group in Kitchener has always been a big supporter

of the Kitchener Knights of Columbus.

To Market to Market We Go

KITCHENER, ONTARIO – DECEMBER 14, 2017

The brisk winter weather didn’t deter shoppers at

this year’s edition of the Christkindl Market. A

busy four days produced successful sales of the K of

C Nativity Scenes and other festive decorations.

Something new this year was a selection of religious

themed sculptures by renowned artist Timothy P.

Schmalz. Sales figures from the K of C booth for the

four days amounted to over $750 dollars. Many

thanks go to organizer Brother Mac Graham and

the tireless volunteers who braved the elements at

this year’s event. Sales associates included GK Dave Obermeyer, PGK Brian Schmalz, Mike Wilhelm,

Steve Constant, Wayne Keffer, Mario Peretti, Frank Shewchuk, Hank Helmond, Max Salman, Rodolfo

Bittar, Fred Greidanus, Mike Begin, Sean Meaney, Dave Hudder, Reinhart Schreiter, DGK Mike and

Ana Szabo, Peter Penlington, Fernando Melo, Mike Van Lammeren and Jack Nolan.


A Winning Night for Marillac Place


Congratulations go to “The Long and The Short of It” — the winning

Trivia Challenge team scoring the highest number of points in the

Knights of Columbus 2nd Annual K-W Great Trivia Challenge. A well-

done goes to Steve & Annette Shute, Sean Hughes, Vedrana Muftic, Mar-

garet Hughes, Brian Hughes Jr., Kelly Walberg, Bobby Taylor and Brian Hughes. The action was held

November 11 at The Crowne Plaza Hotel in support of Marillac Place. Sixteen teams battled for boasting

rights and the championship trophy answering 75 skill-testing questions. As fate would have it, Marillac

Place suffered a debilitating flood which caused the evacuation of their building days before the K of C

event. Fortunately, the fun-filled night raised almost $11 thousand dollars to aid in their recovery. A

successful evening was achieved with special thanks going to the following Council 1504 Brothers for

their help….

Brian Schmalz – Co-Event Chair and Prize Table Organizer Extraordinaire

Ted Jasica – Chief Question Writer and Key Donor

Peter Penlington – Master Auctioneer and Chief Trouble Shooter

Manfred Aulich – Master Fundraiser

Joseph Goodwin – Master of the Power Point

Frank Troupe and Fernando Melo – Protectors of the Trophy

Gary Megaffin – Master of Media Relations

Marillac Place will receive the much-needed funds to aid in renovating their building following that disas-

trous flood. The fund-raising event was successfully achieved through the efforts of several dedicated

Trivia Night volunteers….

Dave and Birgit Obermeyer Mario Peretti and Mrs. Peretti

Brian Hughes Gerry Kelly

Mike and Anna Szabo Mike and Betty Begin and Dudley

Reinhart Schreiter Wayne and Marilyn Curry

Terry Molloy Jonathan Molloy

The Knights of Columbus is looking forward to making the 3rd Annual K-W Great Trivia Challenge even

bigger and better, anticipating an increase in the number of teams challenging for the desired first-place

trophy.

Mass-goers marvel at K of C decorations

KITCHENER, ONTARIO – DECEMBER 14, 2017

A wide selection of the K of C Nativity Scenes and

other festive decorations were prominently dis-

played at several Kitchener parishes this year. Fol-

lowing Masses, sales were brisk as church-goers

marvelled at the unique ornaments. Over $4,000

dollars was raised through sales made possible by

those Brothers who were members of the respective

parishes. The wide selection of ornaments was

carefully constructed by Council Elves Brian

Hughes, Brian Schmalz, Wayne and Marilyn Curry, Michael and Elenoare Olinski, Fernando Melo,

Wayne Keffer and Steve and Nancy Constant.

507 Frederick St., Kitchener

(at the Expressway)

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The K of C Mid-Winter Break KITCHENER, ONTARIO – DECEMBER 14, 2017

When February rolls around, the family will be looking for

a mid-winter break. Plan to come to the K of C Winter

Family Bowling Day, Sunday, February 11th. It’s strikes

and spares at the Towne Bowl, downstairs at the Cosmic

Lanes. Bowling from 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm with lots of room

for bowlers and the cost is very reasonable. In order to en-

sure everyone can participate, Council 1504 will be helping

you to enjoy the day by supplying free pizza and your cost

for bowling is just $10.00 per person. So mark your calen-

dar February 11, 2018 for the K of C Winter Family Bowl-

ing Day and you can register now or watch for the sign-up

request coming soon. For more info, contact Brian at

[email protected].

My Brother Knights and Families,

Allow me a moment to thank all of you for your trust in both

me as your council Field Agent, and K of C Insurance Bene-

fits. There is no more highly rated insurer in North Ameri-

ca. We annually earn the highest possible rankings from

TWO outside rating agencies. Our ethical standards are

second-to-none. As a catholic organization, we would also

like to confirm with you that after we pay our expenses and

dividends to our policyholders, our surplus is funding many

charitable endeavors. Your dollars do double duty with K of

C. You not only help yourself and your family, but also those

less fortunate. Please contact me anytime to arrange a per-

sonal and confidential meeting, at your convenience.

Sincerely and Fraternally,

Vince


Coats for Kids 2017 KITCHENER, ONTARIO – DECEMBER 21, 2017

Numerous families raising young children today can some-

times find they are financially challenged providing winter

wear for their youngsters. As the 2017 winter season be-

gins in full swing, once again the Kitchener Knights of Co-

lumbus will be helping by providing warm winter coats to

children through our Coats for Kids program. Many do-

nations helped to support this K of C program to meet

their needs. Hard working organizer DGK Brother Mike

Szabo says over 400 warm winter coats, mittens and

scarves have been collected during the 2017 Campaign.

Also a good supply of baby clothes were received, then do-

nated to Marillac Place where they’ll be put to good use. A

number of Kitchener Parishes cooperated with the Kitche-

ner Knights of Columbus to collect winter apparel by pro-

moting the drive in their parish bulletins. The warm win-

ter-wear will be distributed to those youngsters in need.

We hope our gift will bring warmth to the bodies, hearts

and souls of these precious young people.

For over 25 years, Timothy P. Schmalz has been sculpting large scale sculptures, devoted to creating artwork

that glorifies Christ. A St. Jacobs resident, Timothy is a member of the Knights of Columbus, Council 1504. The

reason for his devotion, apart from his Christian beliefs, is that an artist needs an epic subject to create epic art.

Timothy describes his sculptures as being visual prayers. He is a figurative artist with his pieces installed

worldwide. Some of his most reputed pieces are installed in historical churches in Rome and at the Vatican.

Timothy describes his most important work as visual translations of the Bible. Although most of his work is

based upon a spiritual theme, he also creates large, complex public sculptures in bronze. Some of these include

monuments that honour veterans and firefighters. Timothy strives to create epic artwork that connects with

viewers through design and details that not only touch the viewer on an emotional level, but also allow them to

feel somewhat a ‘part’ of the piece. Saint Gregory the Great wrote that “art is for the illiterate”; the use of imag-

es was an extremely effective way to educate the general population. Please email Brian Schmalz at

[email protected] if you are interested in any of these beautiful statues by Timothy P. Schmalz.

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Keep Them In Your Prayers...

Please remember in your prayers the good health of the following Brother Knights and their spouses:

All praise and glory are yours, Lord our God. For you have called us to serve you and one an-other in love. Bless those who have grown in

your service and give them courage and strength in their faith. We ask this through our Lord

Jesus Christ. Amen.

If you know of any Brother Knight that would like a visit, please contact MANFRED AULICH at 519-576-1443.

Manfred Aulich Roger & Pat Cann Patrick Cann Zigmund & Isabelle Coulas

Harry & Rita Gregory Charlie McEvoy Jean-Paul Munroe

IN

MEMORIAM

To you, Lord, we humbly commend our brothers:

Dale Melchin — March 24, 2016

Carl Metz — April 2, 2016

Wilbert Voll — May 1, 2016

Len Warner — May 12, 2016

Mike Ryan, Sr. — May 18, 2016

Walter Bruder — June 4, 2016

John Naciuk — Aug. 2016

Stanley Blaskavitch — Aug. 10, 2016

Ray O’Brien — Sept. 3, 2016

Kenneth Stemmler — Oct. 6, 2016

Alfredo da Silva — Feb. 28, 2017

Terry Hunt — May 5, 2017

Henry Hess — May 26, 2017

Joe Lembo — June 13, 2017

Archibald Hummel — June 21, 2017

Claude Lessard — July 5, 2017

Ted Stanley — July 7, 2017

Edward Kunkel — Sept. 5, 2017

Don Pickett — Sept. 19, 2017

In this mortal life you loved them always with a great love. Now that they have been freed from all evils, bid them enter

into Eternal rest. Amen.


JANUARY 15 Lino & Angela Santarossa 19 Bruce & Rosemarie Bowman Baby & Cicily KolliMakkel

FEBRUARY 1 Ronald & Barbara Bernardo 14 Michael & Betty Begin 19 Gerard & Jean-Marie Dietrich 20 Gerard & Joan Stockie 28 Stephen & Jean Constant

WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES

WE EXTEND MANY HAPPY WISHES ON YOUR SPECIAL DAY! If you are celebrating an anniversary during one of the months listed

here, and your name does not appear, or is incorrect, please advise the editor so the correction or addition can be made.

MARCH 7 Charles & Anne Ostrander 10 Edward J. & Joy Kunkel Lawrence & Val Rotar 24 Gerard & Marie Kelly

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