KNIGHTS of COLUMBUS NEWSLETTER FATHER NICHOLAS RAUSCH OSB COUNCIL 1643 SAINT FRANCIS of ASSISI ASSEMBLY 1183 http://www.kofc1643.org Grand Knight: Michael R Colosi 360-870-5597 W00dbutcher63@gmail.com Chaplain: Fr. Tim Ilgen Faithful Navigator: Korey Wessel 540-319-3366 keydet11@gmail.com Faithful Friar: Archpriest Lawrence Gosselin Fraternal Benefits Information: Field Agent Tom Johnson in Gig Harbor at 1-253-857-5670 General Agent Jarrod Roth in Port Orchard at 1-360-475-0784 Knights of Columbus Customer Service at 1-800-380-9995 AUGUST 2017, ISSUE NO. 2017-08 Knights of Columbus Newsletters are published monthly by Father Nicholas Rausch OSB Council 1643. It is distributed electronically via website www.kofc1643.org. NEWSLETTER CO-EDITORS: Jim Pivec and Tom Brignole are the co-editors of our newsletter. Please send any articles for the newsletter to Jim or Tom by the 15 th of the month. Jim s email address is jfpivec@gmail.com. Tom s email address is kbrignole@yahoo.com. If you do not have email, Jim s snail mail address is 2406 Dublin Drive NW Olympia WA 98502-3443. Brother Knights, Can You Pray for Vocations for Just One Hour? Father Jim Lee has requested that the Knights of Columbus pray for religious vocations at the St. Joseph Adoration Chapel at the St. Michael Downtown Church for one or more hours per week. We have designated Saturday & Sunday AM hours of 1AM, 2AM, or 3AM on August 5 th, 6 th, 12 th, 13 th, 19 th, 20 th, 26 th, and 27 th as our Knights of Columbus hours. Please call Tom Hruska at 360 561-5548 or e-mail hruska@wwdb.org to sign up for one or more hours. Thank you. God bless you and your family. Page 1 of 13
GRAND KNIGHT S MESSAGE Gentlemen, Another Bernie Tourney down. We had 68 golfers this year, up about 20 according to Steve the Golf Pro at Capitol City. Ron DeGroot and all his helpers (you know who you are) made this event happen and, even though we had a little glitch with the BBQer, I think it was a resounding success. Ron told me at the officers meeting that so far we have brought in about $11,000.00. So, we should have a nice chunk of change to spread out among the local Catholic Schools. August is a month without a council meeting, but there is still stuff to do. Aug 1st -6th Thurston County Fair Pro Life Booth and Andy's Pizza and Deli will need help. Aug 9th Council Officer Installation and Potluck 6PM at Columbian Hall. Aug. 16th Drexel House Dinner See John Zyrkowski for Details Aug 17th 4th Degree Officers Meeting 6 PM @ Columbian Hall Squires meeting at 7:30 PM. Aug 20th Doughnut Sales at St. Mike's Downtown after 7:30 and 9:30 Masses. Aug 24th 4th Degree Social, Rosary and Meeting 6 PM @ Columbian Hall. Aug 31st 2nd Degree exemplification 6:30 PM at Columbian Hall for info Contact Tom Pursley. Some important events that are coming up in September so mark your calendars. Tootsie Roll Weekend is on 22-24 September this year, we have Both Fred Meyers again this year and Ralph's Thriftway. Mike Reffner will Captain Ralph's and Joe Patnude has Volunteered to Captain Lacey Fred Meyer. I'm looking for a Volunteer for the Tumwater Fred Meyer. I'm going to attempt to get a spot at Lacey Walmart this year, it used to be a great earner for us in the past, wish me luck. Backtracking a bit, I encourage all to come out to the Veterans Cowboy BBQ this year Sunday Sept. 10th. The Meal will be served a bit earlier this year 4PM @ Columbus Park. This is a fund raiser folks, the proceeds go to host 60 veterans to our Veterans Appreciation Dinner on Nov. 11th. Please try to come out and help make this the best we've ever had. Tickets will be out soon for Oktoberfest Sept. 30th @ Hallen Hall, Sacred Heart Parish. Food will again be supplied by the German Diner on Martin Way, there will be plenty of food and libations, please RSVP to yours truly. Respectfully, Michael R. Colosi, Grand Knight Father Nicholas Rausch OSB Council 1643 STATE BULLETIN The Washington State Council of the Knights of Columbus publishes a monthly bulletin. For members interested in viewing this publication it is available at: http://www.kofc-wa.org/ Page 2 of 13
K of C Schola Cantorum We want you!! We are in need of new members. The only requirements are an appreciation of traditional Sacred Music as well as more contemporary and patriotic music, the ability to carry a tune, and the enjoyment of fellowship with other Schola members. We meet on Tuesday evenings, beginning 3-4 weeks prior to a scheduled event, at Pellegrino s Event Center on Littlerock Rd. at 7pm. Light refreshments are usually provided. We sing for such events as Memorial Day Mass at St. Michael Church, followed by ceremonies at Calvary Cemetery, our annual Memorial Day Mass for deceased members at the Hall, our annual Christmas recital for the Council and 4 th Degree Christmas party, and any other special events that we are invited to sing at. We have become especially well known, in past recent years, for our singing of the National Anthem at Cheney Stadium, prior to one of the Rainier s games. If you are interested, please call Sam Pellegrino at (360) 259-7337. AUGUST BIRTHDAYS Member Name Date Member Name Date John J Arko Aug 1 Louis Manino Jr Aug 16 Gerald F Baker Aug 1 Conlon G McKay Aug 16 Leo J Bordeaux Jr Aug 1 Joseph M Edgecomb Aug 18 Phil M Moreau Aug 1 Anthony L Nailor Aug 19 Jeff P Schilter Aug 2 Walter H Renaud Aug 19 Robert G Kondrat Aug 4 Rev Lee J Perry Aug 20 James F Pivec Aug 4 Ryan T Cools Aug 21 Timothy L Ahles Aug 6 Robert W Fiedler Aug 22 Gerald L Anderson Aug 7 Fernando T Griego Aug 27 Ralph J Marriott Aug 7 Michael D Ramos Aug 27 Theodore J Trepanier Aug 9 Robert L Leingang Aug 28 Alex Duclos Aug 11 Shawn C Mcdonald Aug 28 James D Huinker Aug 12 Kevin J Summers Aug 28 Randy Kinsey Aug 12 James D Bacon Aug 29 Charles L Isaacson Jr Aug 13 Joe Panesko Aug 29 Patrick D Mitchell Aug 13 David A Wickersham Aug 29 Richard E Swanson Aug 14 Ruben Castaneda Aug 30 Steven A Weisdepp Aug 14 Michael J Hayes Aug 30 A Note of Thanks from the Washburns Barbara Washburn asked that we include a little note saying how very much they appreciated the going away party. It was very meaningful and they would like to especially thank Peggy Pursley for making it all happen. Page 3 of 13
Lovel Briere Memorial Bernie Tourney July 29 Three putting contest finalists. Students from Pope John Paul II High School attend a table at the 11 th hole. The hole-inone prize is the motorcycle in the background. Please Keep in Your Prayers Walt Dale Ron DeGroot Ray DeTerra Family Mary Rutledge-Harrison John Kramer Florante Jayme Harold Watson Mrs. Edna M MacKay Sam Pellegrino Meg Pivec Dennis Perez Ed Sauley Jose Ybarra Nancy Zyrkowski Page 4 of 13
Brothers: Passing of Nicholas Win Germain Win Nicholas was a member of the Knights of Columbus for 64 years. He remained a member of council 1643 even after he and his family moved to Alaska a number of years ago. He died on July 7 th in Juneau. The following note was sent to us by Jim Rogers, Financial Secretary of the Juneau Knights of Columbus Council. Win's Rosary is Monday at 6 PM at Cathedral Nativity of BVM, Remembrance at 630 PM followed by potluck reception in St. Ann's Hall. Win was a 3rd degree Knight for 64 years - a member of an Olympic WA Council 1643. Our Council was inactive when he and Maggie moved to Juneau. He never transferred after we reactivated but was always active in the parish. Win and Maggie were one of those couples who helped kick start Alaska Brewing when banks refused financing the startup. They are in the picture of the first bottling line which you see when visiting the brewery. Memorial mass at 9 AM on Tuesday. Link to obituary below. http://www.legacy.com/obituaries/juneauempire/obituary.aspx?pid=186177403 Jim Rogers Financial Secretary Archbishop Seghers Council 1760 - Juneau, AK Knights of Columbus Page 5 of 13
FAITHFUL NAVIGATOR S MESSAGE Worthy Sir Knights of Assembly 1183 I would like to take this opportunity to introduce myself as I am the newly elected Faithful Navigator. A little about me: I am 28 years old, I have been married for two years to my wife Christina and together we have 10-month-old baby girl named Natalie. I come from Virginia and have been in the Army for 6 years. I am currently the Company Commander for HHC 110th Chemical Battalion at JBLM. I look forward to serving as your Faithful Navigator for this Fraternal Year. Please feel free to reach out to me at any time at keydet11@gmail.com or 540-319-3366. The Next upcoming 4th degree event is the Cowboy BBQ on September 10th more to follow on that. Korey Wessel Faithful Navigator St. Francis of Assisi, Assembly 1183 keydet11@gmail.com 540-319-3366 4 th Degree Officers 2017-18 Fraternal Year Faithful Navigator Faithful Comptroller Faithful Friar Faithful Captain Faithful Admiral Faithful Purser Faithful Pilot Faithful Scribe Faithful Inner Sentinel Faithful Outer Sentinel Trustee 3 Year Trustee 2 Year Trustee 1 Year Korey Wessel Phil Kelley Archpriest Lawrence Gosselin Tom Cofield Randy Kinsey Daniel Cofield Bill Safford Corbett Thornton Daniel Miller Joe Patnude Karl Hoffman Mike Colosi Sam Pellegrino Page 6 of 13
HELP SUPPORT 4US 4US is a volunteer 501C3 organization created in 2004 with the sole purpose to raise money to purchase ultrasound machines for centers that provide entirely free care for women in crisis pregnancies. They are having their annual Luma Glow Fun Run on Friday, August 4th AND their Annual Fun Day on Saturday, August 5th featuring the world's largest SPLASHBALL FIGHT. These family fun events will be held at Steilacoom Park, Lakewood, WA. For more information, visit www.4us.org. 4US is looking for participants and volunteers particularly in the food prep area. Our Council will be given grant money for us to donate towards the purchase of an untrasound machine for each hour worked at the event. CALL RON DEGROOT FOR MORE INFO. @ 360-704-8822 Why all-volunteer? We want 100% of your donations to go towards machines & training. Page 7 of 13
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L. G. Isaacson Co. 2140 Mottman Rd SW Tumwater Industrial Tools & Supplies 360-754-6020 Branches also in Longview and Aberdeen Columbian Hall For Rent Non-smoking. Seating for 250. Air conditioned with HD TV, kitchen, stage & parking. New Projector and screen for electronic presentations. Weddings, receptions, parties, business meetings, memorial services etc. Discounted rates for KC members. 360-491-7292 http://www.columbianhall.com SHOW THE TRUTH WASHINGTON STATE P.O. BOX 6085 OLYMPIA, WA 98507 360-561-5548 WWW.SHOWTHETRUTH.ORG If you know of a crisis pregnancy please give us a call. We will help. THIS SPACE IS AVAILABLE TOM HRUSKA, PGK,PFN DIRECTOR NOTE TO ADVERTISERS. Thank you for your support. Each ad space costs only $50 per year. A bargain price at today s advertising prices. The price for larger ads is based on the number of spaces used. We have over 350 members who receive this newsletter via mail and e-mail each month. Please contact newsletter publisher Jim Pivec at (360) 866-1045 or jfpivec@gmail.com for details. Page 9 of 13
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Family of the Month for July 2017: Tom & Peggy Pursley Knight of the Month for July 2017: Mike Reffner Due to unforeseen circumstances, there will be no write-up in this month s newsletter. We apologize to our July Knight and Family of the Month. Page 12 of 13
AUGUST 1, 2017 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS 3420 78 th AVENUE SE OLYMPIA WA 98501-9403 August 2017 Tues 1 thru Sun 6 Thurston County Fair Pro Life Booths see page 11 for details Thu 3 NO COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING IN AUGUST Aug 4 & 5 Rally Round $ Ultrasound" - Family Fun @ Fort Steilacoom Park Wed 9 Council Officers Installation & potluck 6PM @ Columbian Hall Weds 16 Drexel House Dinner Thu 17 4 th Degree Officers MTG 5:45PM @ Columbian Hall Squires Meeting 7:30PM @ Columbian Hall Sun 20 Thu 24 Donut Sales after 7:30AM & 9:30AM Masses @ St. Michael Downtown 4 th Degree Assembly Social, Rosary & Meeting 6:30 PM @ Columbian Hall September 2017 Mon 4 Thu 7 Sun 10 Thu 14 Sat 16 Sun 17 Thu 21 Council Officers Meeting @ Columbian Hall 6PM, 1 st Degree Exemplification Ceremony 7:30PM Council Business Meeting @ Columbian Hall 5PM social & rosary. Business meeting @ 7:30PM Cowboy BBQ 4:00 PM @ Columbus Park Knight's Night 2:30 PM @ Community Kitchen Fall Work day 9:00 AM @ Holy Theophany Monastery Donut Sales after 7:30 & 9:30 Masses @ St. Michael Downtown 4 th Degree Officers Meeting 5:45PM @ Columbian Hall Squires Meeting 7:30PM @ Columbian Hall Fri 22 to Sun 24 Tootsie Roll Drive weekend Tue 26 40 Days for Life Kickoff 6:00PM @ St Mike s Gathering Space see page 10 for details Wed 27 40 Days for Life 8:00 AM @ Planned Parenthood Thu 28 4 th Degree Assembly Social, Rosary & Meeting 5:45PM @ Columbian Hall Sat 30 Oktoberfest @ Hallen Hall Contact Mike Colosi for details and to make reservations Page 13 of 13