Knights of Columbus
St. Johns River Council
#10850, Newsletter for November 2000
On-line Version
P.O. Box 24012, Jacksonville, FL 32241
SPECIAL
MEETING SCHEDULE FOR NOVEMBER
2nd Thursday, Nov. 9,
2000: KC
Respect Life Program with three guest speakers, St. Joseph
Cafeteria (in lieu of business meeting)
3rd Thursday, Nov. 16, 2000: Special date for Regular
Business Meeting, Mandarin/Loretto
Room
4th Thursday, Nov. 23,
2000: No
social meeting - Happy Thanksgiving!
5th Thursday, Nov. 30: Covered
Dish Family Dinner and Guest Speaker, Mandarin/Loretto
Room
Officers, Council Newsletter, Council Calendar, Photographs,
Columbia Magazine, KofC Museum Tour
Check them all out on our
award winning home page at http://knightsofcolumbus10850.org
Grand Knight’s
Message
by Kevin Boudreaux, Grand Knight
I am inspired by the news and headlines at
the KofC Supreme Council’s web site (http://kofc.org/index.cfm)
and at how we are directly affected by so many of the issues and demands of
living our Catholicity as Knights from a local level through an international
level.
First, concerning Respect Life
issues: I strongly encourage each of
you to vote the “Gospel of Life” at the ballot box on Election
Day. Legislators must sometimes
compromise to get part of what they want and tolerate part of what they don’t
want. As voters and as Knights, our
choice is much clearer, however. As
Mary’s Knights, we must take a stand for life – especially for those who cannot
stand for themselves. We must pray for
guidance and not compromise. (Also see,
http://kofc.org/columbia/september2000/vote.htm)
Also concerning Respect Life, you
will see in this newsletter that we have changed our business meeting from
Thursday, November 9 to Thursday, November 16 (for November only and visit our
web site at http://knightsofcolumbus10850.org
to view the calendar). On Thursday,
November 9, with St. Joseph’s Respect Life Ministry, our Council will present pharmacist and author Lloyd Duplantis
and St. Joseph’s own Dr. Grace Valente for a respect life program including a
discussion on contraception and natural family planning (NFP). Now some of you may say that this is not for
you for various reasons. But for
younger couples this presentation may be critical to your lives. Even if your children are long gone from
your nest, your presence and support will
inspire others. Yes, they may
ask, “What are you doing here for NFP?” A simple respectful reply such as, “I’m
supporting my church, my fellow parishioners, and my council”, will certainly
be respected. The talk will be held in
the Cafeteria at St. Joseph’s Elementary School on Thursday, November 9th, at 7
PM. Thanks to our KC Respect Life
couple, Bill and Marie Burns for assisting in this event. Questions? Please call Russ or Carron Tooke,
268-3349. I will introduce the speakers
that evening so please come out and support your council in this co-sponsored
event.
Second,
here are some thoughts on membership specific to our local council and
patterned after comments from the new Supreme Knight, Carl Anderson: Membership
must continue to be of the greatest priority if we are to continue in our
efforts to compliment and contribute to the existing ministries of our parishes
and contribute to the needy. Our potential is only now being realized. The changing demographics within the Church
and society are reflected in our local parishes of St. Joseph, San Jose, and
Holy Family and require new outreach if our Order in Mandarin is to continue to
grow. We must open wide the doors
to our council to all Catholic men from all of our parishes. We have nothing less than a moral
obligation to realistically offer every eligible Catholic man the opportunity
and the privilege of membership in the Knights of Columbus. As Jacques says, “Just ask!” (To see SK Anderson’s remarks, please see
your November Columbian Magazine or visit http://kofc.org/columbia/november2000/supremenovember2000.htm
.)
Congratulations to all 20 Knights
receiving their second degree in October on the 4th Thursday. We are with you as you continue your journey
to full knighthood.
Finally, special thanks to our Ladies Auxiliary for their support. Please encourage all of your wives to join in the fun and efforts of this new “ministry”. As always, thank you for being a Knight of Columbus in Council #10850. Vivat Jesus! Fraternally, Kevin
A
Word from the
Deputy Grand Knight
by Jacques Aubertin, Deputy Grand Knight and Membership
Director
The good news is that we have already reached our
membership quota for the 2000-2001 Fraternal Year. But we need more! As you
remember, our goal is to recruit 100 new members during this year, ending on
June 30, 2001. We only have 12, thus
need another 88…!
Our next
First Degree will be on December 14, here, at St. Joseph. Talk to your relatives, co-workers,
neighbors, and invite them to join the Knights of Columbus. With your help, our Council will grow stronger
and we will be able to accomplish more.
Remember, JUST ASK!
On
another note, do not miss our Business meeting in November, as we will unveil
the plans for our Christmas Family as well as the plans for the Altar Server of
the Year.
Fraternally yours,
Jacques
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THANKS!
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District and State Events
Nov 2 - All Souls
Day Mass at St. Mary’s Cemetery
Nov 11 - Veterans
Day Parade in Jacksonville
Nov 16-19 - Five Bishops
and 75 Priests transport from airport to Marywood.
Nov 19 - Council
#4727 Golf Tournament
Nov 25-26 - Fourth
Degree Exemplification at Orlando.
1/22-2/12 - Hour
of Prayer – Set up by Church Committee
Dec. 5 - "Light up for
Christ" an Order Wide Lighting of Trees or Nativities
Feb. 24-Mar. 24 KC Charities
"Run for Life 2001" 13th Year
Mar. 3 - KC Charities Ball -
Radisson Hotel in Jacksonville
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“Before I formed you in
the womb I knew you, before you were born I dedicated you, a prophet to the
nations I appointed you.” Jeremiah
1:5
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News and Notes from
Around the Council
·
Get involved in the different activities going on in the council: This is your council and these are your
activities! These events need your help
and participation so please come out and support your fellow Knights. Just pick one and get involved! Isn’t that why you joined? THE KEY TO SUCCESS IS PARTICIPATION FROM
START TO FINISH!
·
CONGRATULATIONS:
We did it! District Deputy Reggie Dubay
presented the Star Council Award and plaque to Past Grand Knight Darrel
Blatzer and Grand Knight Kevin Boudreaux.
Thanks everyone for all the hard work and dedication. Look for an article in the next Reflections
parish magazine.
·
Our
Council Free Throw contest will be held on December 16 and you help is
greatly appreciated. Please call
Brother James Story at 262-3263 for further details. This is a fun event so let James know that you can help out! Note:
This year we will have the honor of hosting the district Free Throw
Contest in January.
·
Nov
16-19 – One of the subcommittees of the National Conference of Catholic
Bishops is holding a retreat at Marywood.
There will be five bishops and 75 priests involved and they need
transportation to and from the airport to Marywood. Our council has donated $100.00 for buses for part of their
transportation to St. Augustine and return during one day of their visit. We still need volunteers to help transport
to and from the airport on the 16th and the 19th. Please call Jacques Aubertin at 268-8742 to
help with this worthy project.
·
“Keep Christ in Christmas” cards have arrived and the
Ladies Auxiliary will help our council sell them for us. Cards were available for purchase at St.
Joseph’s and San Jose churches during October.
They will also be sold at the CCW holiday craft fair on November 4. Cards will continue to be available for
Knights and their families on meeting nights while supplies last. Thanks to the Co-chairpersons of the Ladies
Auxiliary, Sylvia Boudreaux and Jo Aubertin.
Please call 268-5903 for information.
·
The
Respect Life presentation featuring KofC sponsored author and
“Pharmacist for Life”, Lloyd Duplantis will be on November 9, 2000 at 7 p.m. in
the cafeteria. This Respect Life
Presentation is for everyone. Any questions, please call Russ or
Carron Tooke, 268-3349.
·
Sponsoring Seminarians: We still
must decide on which seminarian candidate(s) we will sponsor this year. Please attend the next business meeting on
November 16 and “put your two cents in” on this important issue. Contact Brother Roger Dexter for further
information 448-5558.
·
The
Council Pot Luck Dinner will be held on November 30th at 7:00
p.m. in the Mandarin/Loretto Room.
There will be a guest speaker to address us while we eat. We will have a prayer service and/or rosary
to start. Please contact GK Kevin
Boudreaux @ 880-8977 for further information.
·
Community Spelling Bee project completed: Winner for 5/6 Grade category was Richard Boudreaux, a fifth
grade student at Loretto Elementary School.
Richard will represent our district in the District Spelling on November
14, 2000 at Council #5535 (Beaches).
Thanks to Tony Bennek, Wayne Jimerson and all the Knights and Ladies for
helping with this project.
·
The
Second Degree held last week at our council was a wonderful
ceremony. Congratulations to all Second
Degree Knights from this ceremony!
·
Everyone
loves a Super Bowl Party, so come and join your fellow Knight’s Sunday,
January 28th, for an all you can eat and drink dinner. This event is sponsored by the Holy Trinity
Fourth Degree Assembly. There are only
300 tickets available at a cost of $35.00/person and at the end of the night 4
big screen TV’s are being given away.
Contact DGK Jacques or GK Kevin for more information.
·
The
Knight of the Month for September was Brother Jim Ventimiglia, III, for
his continuing hard work in the forefront and behind the scenes of the council
especially involving the Jaguar Tickets project.
·
The
Family of the Month for September went to the Stettners. Al, Cindi, and the kids give their support,
hard work, and involvement to the Knights, the Ladies Auxiliary, Scouting and
parish ministries.
·
Come
and join your fellow Knights at the Veterans Day Parade on November 11,
2000. Knights march and there’s a KofC float for
Ladies’ Auxiliary. This is sponsored by
Ponce de Leon 4th Degree Assembly – meet at Immaculate Conception
Church at 9:30 am. There’s a KofC booth at end of parade called “Proud to be
an American”.
·
November
11th. We will be putting flags
on graves for Memorial Day, Veterans Day, and Fourth of July. Please contact Brothers Bill Fewox at
268-0002 and Steve Kerlin 262-0209 for more information.
· The 4th Degree Assembly for our area is here and Brother Aubertin is organizing a Tux Rental at Gingis in Orange Park Mall for $75-$80 or you can purchase yours for $99 (used) or $199 (new). Please call Brother Aubertin at 268-8742 for further information.
· Congratulations and thanks to the Webmaster of our Council’s home page on the World Wide Web! Our site was named Web Site of the Month by Knighsites. Thanks, Darryl Blatzer!
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Knights of Columbus
Insurance
Brother Jim Bonitatibus,
774-5426
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-Upcoming
First Degree Exemplifications are scheduled for:
-Thu Dec
14 St. Johns River Council #10850/St.
Joseph’s
Upcoming Third
Degree Exemplifications are scheduled for:
-Sat Dec
9 Nov
18 - Middleburg Council #10626, 1606 Blanding Blvd., Middleburg
-Sat Feb
24 Father Murphy Council #5535/Beaches
Upcoming
Fourth Degree Exemplification is scheduled for:
-Saturday,
November 25, 2000, at the Clarion Resort Hotel, International Drive, Orlando,
Florida.
Questions about degree
participation? Contact Brother Jacques
Aubertin at 268-8742 for more information.
IMPORTANT!!
Attention all Knights: Please complete the
survey below and return at our next meeting or by FAX to 292-3068 or by US
Mail. Thanks!
November
Birthday’s :
Eugene
Piasta - 11/01
Donald
Prior - 11/11
Wayne
Jimerson - 11/11
Robert Turner - 11/12
Larry
Gaskins - 11/14
Francis
Beach - 11/17
Stan
Boschert - 11/19
Leonard
Drefahl - 11/23
