Knights
of Columbus
St. Johns River Council
#10850, Newsletter for December 2000
On-line Version
P.O. Box 24012, Jacksonville,
FL 32241
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SCHEDULE
OF MEETINGS FOR DECEMBER
2nd Thursday, Dec. 14, 2000: Regular Business Meeting including First
Degree Exemplification
(December 25, 2000: Merry Christmas!)
4th Thursday, Dec. 28, 2000: No social meeting
(December 31, 2000: New Year’s Eve – Happy New Year!)
Officers, Council Newsletter, Council Calendar, Photographs,
Columbia Magazine, KofC Museum Tour
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Grand Knight’s
Message
by Kevin Boudreaux, Grand
Knight
We continue our journey in knighthood . . .
I would like to thank those
of you attending the Respect Life presentation featuring KofC
sponsored author and “Pharmacist for Life”, Lloyd Duplantis on November 9, 2000. It was very informative. This Respect Life Presentation was for
everyone. A special thanks to our KC Respect Life
couple, Bill and Marie Burns!
You still have time to fulfill the requirements of obtaining Plenary Indulgence in this Jubilee Year. In the special sense in which it is used here, an indulgence is a remission of the temporal punishment due to sin of which the guilt has been forgiven. The requirements are as follows:
1. Catholics must individually confess their sins (yes, go to confession!) with a repentant heart at any church within eight days before (or after) entering the designated Church doors (for example, St. Joseph’s). Enter the Diocesan or Shrine designated doors and reflect on your spiritual life.
2. Pray the Our Father, Hail Mary, and Apostles' Creed for the intentions of Pope John Paul II while in the designated church.
3. Participate in Mass, if possible, but especially Holy Communion at any Church.
4. Perform, within a reasonable time, a spiritual or charitable work of mercy which may include one of the following: a liturgical celebration, Eucharistic Adoration, Stations of the Cross, Rosary, Divine Mercy Chaplet, read Scripture, visit the sick, imprisoned or elderly. These prayers or works must be performed to gain a Plenary Indulgence for you.
Thereafter one Plenary Indulgence is available for the release of any one soul in Purgatory day after day.
In other matters, please note that the Council Basketball Free throw date has been moved to January as noted in this newsletter.
Brother
Jacques has comments on those of you continuing your journey in Knighthood by
participating in the various degree exemplifications. I am proud to be associated with all of you. I was particularly proud to be with so many
of you at the Fourth Degree Exemplification in Orlando recently. You are truly, “Sir Knights!”.
Finally, special thanks to
our Ladies Auxiliary for their continuing support, especially in our successful
Keep Christ in Christmas Drive.
The ladies were also instrumental in the overwhelmingly successful
covered dish / pot luck dinner on November 30 with over 60 people in
attendance. Please encourage all of
your wives to join in the fun and efforts of this great support organization.
Merry Christmas and, 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
Our next First Degree Exemplification will be held on Thursday, December 14, in the Mandarin/Loretto Room. So far we have approximately 20 candidates committed to attend. We need more! I am asking everyone to make that special effort and recruit new members now. Our Council is growing rapidly, but we need as many new members as possible to make this growth bigger. It is our duty, as Knights, to recruit our fellow catholic men, to introduce them to our Order, to share with them the joy of being a Knight of Columbus! Go ahead and contact your relatives, your friends, your neighbors, and your coworkers. They deserve the opportunity of sharing our faith. Remember, JUST ASK. (I have plenty of applications, should you need one!).
Speaking of growth, congratulations to our two new Third Degree members: Romeo ARUMBUYATAN and Peyton FRYE. These members participated in the Third Degree exemplification (Fraternity) on November 18, 2000 in Middleburg. I also present my congratulations to 16 of our brothers who made that special commitment and became Knights of Columbus in the Fourth Degree exemplification (Patriotism) on Saturday November 25, in Orlando. Join me in special recognition to the Sir Knights: James BURTON, Steve CONNELLY, Rod CRUZ, Daniel DEVANY, Roger DEXTER, Michael GREENE, Jim HANSEN, John HASHTAK, Bill HEATON, Steve KERLIN, Harry KIMBALL, Scotty MOSCONI, Steven SHEFFER, James STOREY, Robby TARCZINSKI and Bruce TOTH. They will join as Charter Members of the new Fourth Degree Assembly being soon created at St. Joseph under the name "Our Lady of Lourdes Assembly". More on that at a later date.
I kept the most important part for last. I
want to re-emphasize the first concept on which our Order was founded:
Charity. Remember your first Degree and the pledge you took. At
this time of the year, the sweet name of Charity is more important than ever.
When you buy those presents for your family, your friends, have you ever
thought of the needs of others? This year, this ever present need is
touching our Council again. The Mandarin Food Bank has asked us to adopt
a family for the Holy Days -- nine children, from 17 to one years in age, plus
another one on the way (due early May), and their Mom and Dad. They have little to nothing! When we
ponder whether we want to buy our kids a scooter or the latest video game, they
have to decide if they want to buy food or motor oil. When we look at all
those ads for clothes, furniture or electronics, they wonder how to stretch the
only pair of pants that their 7 year old has, or who is going to wear the dark
shoes to church, next weekend! As Knights, it’s our duty to help
them. I have a long list of what they need, and can share it with you, if
you request it. But I believe it would be more efficient to collect money
and gift certificates. We will use the money to buy everything on the
list, and give them any gift certificate, any toy, any piece of clothing that
you may want to donate. We ask that each Knight mail us a check for
$20.00 (or more) in order to accomplish our lofty goal. Remember,
everything starts with Charity. Please call me at 268-8742 or Kevin at
880-8977 for information on your donation.
YOUR HELP IS NEEDED NOW. Knights, stand and be counted!
Fraternally yours, Jacques
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District
and State Events
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District Spelling Bee News The winner of Council 10850’s 5/6 Grade category,
Richard Boudreaux, a fifth grade student at Loretto Elementary School,
represented our council in the District Spelling on November 14, 2000 at Council
#5535 (Beaches). Competition was keen
and Richard placed 2nd in his grade category. Thanks to all the Knights and Ladies for
their encouragement and support! District
Deputy Fax: (904) 247-4927 |
Dec. 1, 7:30pm First Friday Mass, Dinner, Visit
from Santa – Council 5535, Jax, Beach Dec. 5 "Light up for Christ" an Order Wide Lighting of Trees or Nativities Dec. 9 10:00am Regional
Spelling Bee – Council 5535, Jacksonville Beach Dec. 9 6:30pm 4th
Degree Ponce de Leon Christmas Party – St. Patrick’s Dec. 14 7:30pm First Degree – St. Johns River Council 10850 Dec. 16 6:30pm Adult Christmas Party – Council 5535, Jacksonville
Beach Dec. 21 7:00pm Christmas Party – ArchBishop Hurley, Holy Spirit Church |
Looking Ahead to 2001 Jan. 13 10:00am Free Throw Contest – St. Johns River Council 10850, St.
Joseph’s Elementary School Feb. 24-Mar. 24 KC Charities "Run for Life 2001" 13th Year Mar. 3 KC Charities Ball - Radisson Hotel in Jacksonville Feb. 24-Mar. 24 KC Charities "Run for Life 2001" 13th Year Mar. 3 KC Charities Ball - Radisson
Hotel in Jacksonville District Warden Fax: (904)
886-0325 |
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News and Notes from
Around
the Council
- DATE CHANGE FOR our Council Basketball Free Throw contest: The new date is Saturday, January 13, 2001 at the St. Joseph Elementary School. 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! We will need lots of assistance from members with this project so please call now! Note: This year we also have the honor of hosting the district Free Throw Contest later in January.
- One of the subcommittees of the National Conference of Catholic Bishops – Committee on Evangelization held a retreat at Marywood on Nov 16-19. There were many bishops, priests, and lay people involved and they needed transportation to and from the airport to Marywood. Thanks to all the Knights helping with this successful project. We provided part of the transportation needs on November 16. Our council also donated $100.00 for buses for part of their transportation to and from St. Augustine during one day of their visit.
- Respect Life:
The Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe is Tuesday, December 12,
2000. Sunday, December 10, two
days before the Feast of Our lady of Guadalupe, people around the world
will bring her image to abortion sites, asking Our Lady to intercede on
behalf of unborn children. Everyone is invited to participate!
The prayer service will be led by a priest and consist of the Rosary,
Divine Mercy Chaplet and song. St. Joseph's Respect Life Committee
and friends will pray at Planned Parenthood, 3850 Beach Blvd. at 2:45
PM. If you would like to caravan to the location, please meet at the
new church parking lot no later than 2:00. KC Council Respect Life Couple: Bill and Marie Burns, 262-7524. Bill and Marie work closely with the
St. Joseph Catholic Church Respect Life Couple: Russ and Carron Tooke, 268-3349. “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
- 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 for more information.
- The Knight of the Month for October was Brother Harry Kimball, for his continuing hard work in the forefront and behind the scenes of the council especially his work as Treasurer of the council and as part of the Knights of the Roundtable work on the St. Joseph’s convent building. The November winner will be announced at the December meeting.
- The Family of the Month for October went to the Robbie and Beth Tarczynski family as a wonderful Catholic family and for giving up family time in support of the Knights of the Roundtable work on the St. Joseph’s convent building. The November winner will be announced at the December meeting.
- Patriotism: Thanks to the late Brother Bill Fewox and to Brother Steve Kerlin for putting flags on graves for Veterans Day. Patriotism and full Knighthood are synonymous.
- Thanks to all of the Knights completing the 2000
ANNUAL SURVEY OF FRATERNAL ACTIVITY INDIVIDUAL MEMBER WORKSHEET
that appeared in last month’s newsletter (copies available at the November
and December business meetings).
- 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!
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Knights of
Columbus Insurance: Brother Jim Bonitatibus,
774-5426
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-Upcoming Degree
Exemplification(s):
Dec. 14 7:30pm First
Degree – St. Johns River Council 10850, St. Joseph Elementary School,
Mandarin-Loretto Room
Questions about degree participation? Contact Brother Jacques Aubertin at 268-8742
for more information.
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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 |
December
Birthday’s :
Thomas
Treacy
12/05
Loren R West
Jr
12/10
Peter A.
Delvalle
12/20
Milton T Tooke
12/22
Stephen F
Argalas
12/25
John J.
Yazdiya
12/27
Dr James W Fetchero
12/29
Theodore E Koper Jr
12/31 |
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Officers for the 2000 -
2001 Term |
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Chaplain |
Rev.
Daniel Cody |
EMail:
dcody@stjosephsjax.org |
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Grand
Knight |
Kevin
Boudreaux |
EMail:
kevin@boodro.com
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Financial
Secretary |
James
F. Ventimiglia Jr. |
EMail:
jventi52@bellsouth.net |
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Deputy
Grand Knight |
Jacques
Aubertin |
EMail:
j.aubertin@ellisassoc.com |
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Chancellor |
Jim
Hansen |
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Recorder |
Steve
Kerlin |
EMail:
sdkerlin@alltel.net |
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Treasurer |
Harry
Kimball |
EMail:
cis9@juno.com |
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Advocate |
Charlie
Simmons, PGK |
EMail:
charlie@aol.com |
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Warden |
Jim
Ventimiglia, III |
EMail:
Jimbo3v@yahoo.com |
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Trustee
1 |
Larry
Schneider |
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Trustee
2 |
Dino
Palazesi |
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Trustee
3 |
Leo
Collins |
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Inside
Guard |
Wayne
Jimerson |
EMail:
wtjimerson@aol.com
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Outside
Guard |
Barry
Blackledge |
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