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Honoring the Faithful Departed
October-November 2019
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On November 1st, 2009, Mary Ann Smith, sister of SK Ed Sleyzak DD48, completed her journey on this earth after a gallant battle with cancer. During her last year of her life
she wanted to create a ministry, Hope is Contagious, that would help Cancer patients as well as the caregivers.
That ministry would help with meals, doctor trips, prayers and even the opportunity for the caregiver to get away for a few hours to get refreshed just like her family received during her time. On February 13th, 2010 Hope IS Contagious was born with the help of many friends as well as Ed and Tina Sleyzak.
A year later the Ministry was growing and while at a grave site service with Father Bill Swengros Ed and Tina were asked by Father Bill to walk around the Cemetery and say a Rosary with him. He mentioned that he did this every time
he had a service here. It was at the time the Rosary Walk was formed. It was
decided that the walk would occur as close to All Souls day as possible which is has over the past 8 years. Each year we walk and we remember the lives of those gone before us and pray a decade of the Rosary at the site.
The walk also grew as family members would walk with us knowing that we would be stopping by their
family member. It is a solemn and touching ceremony that brings together people who may not each other but have something in common, they lost a loved one.
Each year the list gets longer and the walkers increase in number. They have such a bond that they may not see each other since the last walk but they give each other hugs. Ans shed tears.
A few years later SK Ed Sleyzak asked his Assembly to see if we could get the Color Corps involved since we were praying over fallen Brother Knights and Veterans from WWII to current wars. It has now become an annual event going on 8yrs. The Knights would give a Sword salute to the Knights and Veterans to show respect.
It is an Honor and privilege to be able to pay respect to our fallen Brothers and Veterans as well as members of the Parish.
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By WGK Alex Czopek
Worthy Grand Knight Report
The Knights of Columbus know that – together – we can accomplish far more than any of us could individually. So we stick together…we support one another. That doesn’t mean that we
always agree or that there is never a difference of opinion. Our Catholic faith teaches us to “Love thy neighbor as
thyself.” As we approach the holiday season, we will have ample opportunity to demonstrate our principals of unity and charity. As Knights we recognize that our mission, and our faith, compels us to action. There is no better way to experience love and compassion than by helping those in need.
We work to make life better in our parish and community. Knights support life at every moment, in every season, for every reason.
I cannot think of a single event more important than remembering our Brother Knights who have gone to their reward with Christ. Our annual Memorial Mass is scheduled for next Tuesday November 12th. All of us need to be there.
In December, I’d like to call your attention to two important events. First is the Christmas Party – a joint effort with the Columbiettes, the Men’s Club and our Council. It will be held on Friday December 13th in the FLC. Cost is $10 per person and we will be serving our “Beefsteak” dinner – the same as the RJS appreciation dinner.
Second is the St. Nicholas Breakfast. It will be held on Sunday December 15th after the 7:30 AM and 9:30 AM Masses, again in the Family Life Center.
I’d like to recognize our Family of the Month for October. Chris and Jeannie Lewis devote so much of their time to our Life Program efforts at St. Stephen. They do so much to help young women faced with an unexpected pregnancy -- and support during the early years of the life of the child. We know them by the good work they do for so many.
For November, our family of the month is Dan and Pam Stamey. Pam’s ministry - Home Makers of Hope -- is dedicated to furnishing homes for low income families. Her first family, and initial efforts under the San Jose Homemakers – dates back to December 2008 here at St. Stephen. Since that first family, Home Makers of Hope has provided beds and household furnishings to over a thousand families in need of assistance. This ministry serves four parishes covering most of Hillsborough
County. Dan and Pam recently assisted a brother Knight of this Council in a very significant manner. Home Makers of Hope is a 100% volunteer faith-based ministry with the purpose of creating homes for families. Gently used furniture and household items are donated from our parishes and communities and are provided at no cost to families in crisis.
Our Knight of the Month for October is Rick Armstrong. Rick has spearheaded the roadside clean-up efforts for many years, and he serves as an officer in Assembly 1850. He is
active in helping with events and projects for our Council. We appreciate all that he does.
Our Knight of the Month for November is Rick Gnatowsky. Rick is the Color Corps Commander for Assembly 3418 – and has served many
families, both in and out of our parish, by providing the Color Corps for wakes and funerals. It requires personal sacrifice and significant time, to do what he does. Those of us who attended the services for Myron have seen personally the impact on families. Thank you - Rick - for all that you do.
A note of thanks to brother Knights of this Council who supported Myron’s family during their time of bereavement. You made a difference by being there.
A quote from Archbishop Fulton Sheen: It is assumed by many reformers that the principal and major cause of unhappiness is economic insecurity, but this theory forgets that there are economic problems only because men have not solved the problems of their own souls. Economic disorder is a symptom of spiritual disorder. (1949)
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The Patriotic Rosary. Life Prayer Vigils. Life Chain. These are the acts of mercy that
us Knights conducted during the recent 40 Days for Life campaign which also coincides with Respect Life month - a busy month filled with numerous activities to show our love for the most innocent amongst us, the unborn.
This 40 Days for Life campaign Knights from our council along with the St. Stephen Respect Life Ministry and St. Stephen Legion of Mary led the Patriotic Rosary for life at each weekend Mass during Respect Life month.
In addition to our monthly prayer vigil at the abortion mill on Kennedy Boulevard in Tampa, Knights from our council joined forces with the St. Stephen Respect Life ministry due the two weekend days our parish signed up for. Our presence was prayerful and successful with two women deciding to visit the Foundations for Life clinic instead.
Another key event was the Life Chain held on Sunday, October 6th and organized by Knights of Columbus Council 15675. This Life Chain was attended by Knights from Councils 14084 and host 15676 as they share a message of life to drivers on U.S. Highway 301 in Riverview.
UPCOMING EVENTS:
• Second Saturday of each Month – Pro-Life Prayer Vigil at All Women’s Health Center, Tampa
• Novena for Life – this nine-day novena will focus on the sanctity of life. Starts January 9th and will end on January 18th, the date of St. Augustine March for Life
• 100 Knights for Life - Saturday, January 11th at our normal prayer vigil on Kennedy Boulevard
• St. Augustine (FL) March for Life - Saturday, January 18th – stay tuned for more details on how to attend this event
40 Days For Life
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“The right to life is the first among human rights” - Pope Francis
As the title suggests, October was Respect Life month. To coincide with Respect Life month, our diocese sponsored a 40 Days of Life campaign where, through acts of mercy and
devotion, we prayed for change in hearts to save innocent life. Our council championed both the 40 Days for Life and Respect Life campaign by supporting prayer vigils at abortion clinics and recitation of the Patriotic Rosary for life.
To prepare for this campaign, a visit to the diocesan Foundations of Life was scheduled to get a better understanding of the services they provide through their Knight’s Women Center. What we saw is the fruits of the labors of each of us through the Raymond James Stadium program that allows us to contribute to the Knights Women’s Center, a pivotal community partner dedicated to saving lives.
Through this visit, we met with Rose Llauget, Director of Pregnancy and Adoption Services with Catholic Charities for our diocese. In her capacity she runs Foundations for Life and the Knight’s Women’s Centers in our area. Here we were given a tour of the facility to better understand the services they provide.
Aside from the ultrasounds offered through machines donated by the Knights of Columbus, we left with an appreciation for the complete care offered here. From the initial care kits an expecting mother may receive care on day one, to assistance with budgeting and development during and after the pregnancy.
We pray that future Respect Life months act as a catalyst to do more for the sanctity of life. This can be done by participating in monthly prayer vigils at the abortion clinic on Kennedy Boulevard, joining the March for Life in St. Augustine in January and praying to protect life from conception to natural death.
Respect Life Month
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Supreme Monthly Challenge
Blessed Stitches Supports Vets
By Supreme Chaplain Archbishop William E. Lori
Then [one of the criminals] said, “Jesus, remember me when you come into your kingdom.” He replied to him, “Amen, I say to you, today you will be with me in Paradise.” (Gospel for Nov. 24, Lk.23:42-43)
We’ve read these words so many times that it’s easy to miss their power. Here is Jesus using his last minutes of earthly life to show mercy to a dying criminal and to
promise him life in heaven that very day. We may not like to admit it, but we have a tendency to insulate ourselves from entire groups of people — perhaps the poor, the homeless or the sick. Yet these are precisely the people with whom Jesus spent so much time. While the religious “upperV class” often ignored or mocked Jesus, the poor acknowledged him as Lord and were transformed. May the unlikely words of a criminal — “Lord, remember me when you come into your kingdom” — become our own urgent prayer.
Challenge by Supreme Chaplain Archbishop William E. Lori:
This month, I challenge you to ask God’s pardon and mercy by making a thorough examination of conscience and going to confession. I also challenge you to serve those in need individually or with your council through Faith in Action programs such as Coats for Kids or Food for Families.
Questions for Reflection:
Are there habits in your daily routine which exclude or ignore those on the margins of our society? What are some ways, large or small, that you can increase your efforts to help the poor and the needy? How does going to confession help us to imitate the penitent thief, and what can we learn from his prayer?
For more information on the Supreme Chaplain Monthly Challenge, CLICK HERE:
The Blessed Stitches Ministry of St. Stephen Catholic Church made Fidget Pads or activity mats which are sensory mats and provide a soothing and stimulating activity to be used for therapy patients.
The group made about forty of these activity mats which were donated to Kim Peatry, Supervisor of Recreation Therapy ward at James A. Haley Hospital.
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There’s always work to be done. Vacuuming the carpet, you notice the furniture needs dusting.
Filling up the gas tank, you notice the car needs washing. Mow the lawn and you see that the bushes need trimming. You can load up the dishwasher and set it to work but in less than an hour the clean dishes, utensils and tableware will need to be put away in kitchen drawers and cabinets.
Before you leave the house, you will likely want to be presentable. That will require taking a daily shower, combing your hair (with an occasional visit to the barber or hair salon), brushing your teeth (and occasional flossing, usually in the days just before you have an appointment with the dentist). You’ll have to get dressed (and shine shoes every once and awhile.)
Remember: sooner or later you’ll have to clip your finger and toe nails. Note to self: add deodorant to the shopping list. How is it that the hamper fills so quickly with dirty clothes? You will need to wash them, then dry them, then fold them and then put them away. That includes towels that usually need to be washed and dried separately. The plants need watering, weeds need pulling up and the patio needs to be swept (or hosed down if no one is CHORES watching.)
Don’t even think about how long it has been since you have cleaned the garage. Check the mailbox and you see that bills have to be paid or late fees will be applied. Emails and text messages need to be answered. Junk mail will have to be tossed or deleted, too much junk mail.
Checks will have to be deposited and the ATM visited to get the $20s you will need for shopping because if you want to eat, you’re going to have to shop and then put the purchased items in the fridge or
pantry when you get home and then, when its time, cook them. Or maybe you’re tired of cooking today and plan on eating an In-and-Out Double-Double.
Don’t forget to pick up your medications at the pharmacy and to stop by the dry cleaners. Like I said, there’s always some chore that needs doing. And you find that there are more than a few than you have forgotten you had to do.
That inspires me to think of heaven, which is sometimes called “eternal repose.” There will be no more chores in heaven. That’s perfectly fine with me. I look forward to it; perhaps then I’ll finally get caught up on my reading. Msgr. Mike
Chores in Heaven?In this article, Msgr. Mike Heher, Pastor of St. Anne’s in Seal Beach CA, writes about the things you and I do every day.
The reference to “In and Out” is to a burger chain in the west that specializes in a limited (but very good) menu of only hamburgers and fries. If you ever get to California or Nevada, may I recommend the Double-Double also! Alex GK
The Father Michael J. McGivney Guild serves as a source for information about the life, works
and spirituality of Father McGivney. The Guild distributes informational
materials about him, receives reports of favors granted through his intercession and oversees the distribution of relics.
Guild members receive regular updates on the progress of Father McGivney’s cause for canonization and are invited to
participate in promoting devotion to this Servant of God. Members of the Knights of Columbus are not automatically Guild members and must elect to join the Guild.
The Father Michael J. McGivney Guild Newsletter is published bimonthly except July- August, and is sent free to Guild members.
To join the Guild, register online at: http://www.fathermcgivney.org/
Are You A Member?
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As Thanksgiving approaches at the end of the month, I like to take stock of all the things I’m thankful for. It ‘s easy to say family and friends, those are blessings ; and we sometimes
take them for granted…but how about the little things in life. It might be that smile you get from person who hands you your cup of coffee in the morning. It may be a simple stroll in the park marveling at God’s nature abounding. Maybe the joy of helping an older neighbor with a chore. All little things to be thankful for.
When I think about helping older neighbors I often wonder just how many members have taken advantage of help that they might need as they age. Some won’t be able to do the simple activities of daily living. They’ll need assistance, and with our mobile society may not have a relative nearby to help. That’s where our Knights of Columbus Long Term Care Insurance plan might help.
Many people don’t know how a long-term care insurance policy helps cover the costs of care when the policy holder has a chronic medical condition, a disability or a disorder such as Alzheimer’s disease. You can receive care in your home, a nursing home, an assisted living facility, or an adult day care center.
LTC insurance helps protect all those assets you’ve worked so hard for over the years: your house, IRAs, savings, investments. They could all be wiped out with even a short stay in a nursing home. The annual average cost for Long Term Care in Florida is $108,770. Without LTC insurance many families would face a serious financial crisis.
Most people aren’t eager to talk about long term care; but it’s important to have a plan. Many people want to wait until they are in their 60s or 70s before they start to consider long term care. But at younger ages it’s more likely you can qualify…and the price is less expensive when you’re younger.
I can help design a plan to fit your needs…and your budget. With that you can have peace of mind that you will get the care you need, when you need and where you want it.
Let’s talk and see how you can protect your assets.Thanks and God Bless!
Taking Stock of All Things
Prayer for the Canonization of Father Michael J. McGivney
God, our Father, protector of the poor and defender of the widow and orphan, you called your priest, Father Michael J. McGivney, to be an apostle of Christian family life and to lead the young to the generous service of their neighbor.
Through the example of His life and virtue may we follow your Son, Jesus Christ, more closely, fulfilling His commandment of charity and building up His Body which is the Church.
Let the inspiration of your servant prompt us to greater confidence in your love so that we may continue His work of caring for the needy and the outcast. We humbly ask that you glorify your venerable servant Father Michael J. McGivney on earth according to the design of your holy will.
Through His intercession, grant the favor I now present (here make your request).Through Christ our Lord. Amen.
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WE NEED YOUR HELP TO FILL A COUPLE OF UNEXPECTED VACANCIES. One of our Brothers who was signed on for the next couple of events, sadly lost his Father this past week, and therefore I have removed him from those events as he is dealing with more important matters. Therefore, we now have a need an additional volunteer for next Sunday’s Game (10 NOV vs Cardinals) and also for the subsequent weekend (17 NOV vs SAINTS).
Your help will ensure we are back up to FULL STAFFING for our two November Events. We are thankfully moving in the right direction towards filling our Rosters through to THE OUTBACK BOWL on 1 JANUARY. Remember, our goal is to get these next three ‘DECEMBER’ events (plus the OUTBACK BOWL) fully staffed by Thanksgiving. This way - no unnecessary emails will be required over the Holiday - so we can all focus on enjoying the time with family and friends.
PLEASE REVIEW THE CHART ABOVE which depicts the status of volunteers for the events where our Council is scheduled to operate our assigned Stand (BEER CORNER 144) at Raymond James Stadium. Please note the Status of Volunteers Committed vs. Required for our scheduled (contracted) events and consider signing up to fill the open positions depicted in Red , by responding to this email with the event number(s) you wish to sign up for, along with:
Your Name - Cell Phone Number - Shirt Size As of the time of this message, WE ARE STILL SHORT
VOLUNTEERS for the events spanning the remainder of
the Season, although we only require one volunteer each for the events on 17 November and 8 December.
We are required to submit our Volunteer Rosters to the RJS Legends NPO Coordinator no later than 5 days before each scheduled event (e.g., Wednesdays for Sunday events). I’ve also attached a pdf copy of our Stand Layout and Volunteer Requirements for reference.
EVENT DAY INSTRUCTIONS will only be emailed to those who’ve volunteered for that particular event, not later than 3 days before the scheduled event.
SCHEDULED TRAINING: NONE CURRENTLY SCHEDULED; however, you may check occasionally by Clicking here to SIGN UP FOR TRAINING and Select: [Orientation - NPO VOLUNTEERS ONLY]
Please feel free to contact me if you have any questions...and THANKS for contributing to Our Council’s MOST IMPORTANT Fundraising effort!
Thanks and God Bless!
Finishing The Year Strong PRE-SEASON NFL REGULAR SEASON
FLC RPT: 2:00 PM FLC RPT: 2:00 PM FLC RPT: 10:00 AM FLC RPT: 11:00 AM FLC RPT: 8:30 AM FLC RPT: 8:30 AM FLC RPT: 8:30 AM FLC RPT: 8:30 AM FLC RPT: 8:30 AM FLC RPT: 7:30 AM FLC RPT: 2:00 PM FLC RPT: 1:40 PM FLC RPT: (T) 12:00 AMRJS RPT: 3:00 PM RJS RPT: 3:00 PM RJS RPT: 11:00 AM RJS RPT: 12:00 PM RJS RPT: 9:30 AM RJS RPT: 9:30 AM RJS RPT: 9:30 AM RJS RPT: 9:30 AM RJS RPT: 9:30 AM RJS RPT: 8:30 AM RJS RPT: 3:00 PM RJS RPT: 2:30 PM RJS RPT: (T) 1:00 PMKICK OFF: 7:30 PM KICK OFF: 7:30 PM KICK OFF: 4:25 PM KICK OFF: 4:05 PM KICK OFF: 1:00 PM KICK OFF: 1:00 PM KICK OFF: 1:00 PM KICK OFF: 1:00 PM KICK OFF: 1:00 PM KICK OFF: 1:00 PM START: 7:00 PM START: 7:00 PM START: 5:00 PM
Required Current # Required Current # Required Current # Required Current # Required Current # Required Current # Required Current # Required Current # Required Current # Required Current # Required Current # Required Current # Required Current #15 15 14 14 14 13 14 12 14 13 14 13 14 13 14 10 14 7 14 10 14 3 14 4 14 0
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Volunteer First Event Repeat Volunteer
(X) Family Member / Non-KofC Volunteer
CASH TIPS: $95.00 CASH TIPS: $215.00 CASH TIPS: $376.00 CASH TIPS: $229.00 CASH TIPS: CASH TIPS: CASH TIPS: CASH TIPS: CASH TIPS: CASH TIPS: CASH TIPS: CASH TIPS: CASH TIPS:
(- PARKING): $60.00 (- PARKING): $60.00 (- PARKING): $60.00 (- PARKING): $60.00 (- PARKING): (- PARKING): (- PARKING): (- PARKING): (- PARKING): (- PARKING): (- PARKING): (- PARKING): (- PARKING):
CASH TIPS (+): $35.00 CASH TIPS (+): $155.00 CASH TIPS (+): $316.00 CASH TIPS (+): $169.00 CASH TIPS (+): $0.00 CASH TIPS (+): $0.00 CASH TIPS (+): $0.00 CASH TIPS (+): $0.00 CASH TIPS (+): $0.00 CASH TIPS (+): $0.00 CASH TIPS (+): $0.00 CASH TIPS (+): $0.00 CASH TIPS (+): $0.00POS TIPS: $729.61 POS TIPS: $818.96 POS TIPS: $1,668.11 POS TIPS: $1,211.30 POS TIPS: POS TIPS: POS TIPS: POS TIPS: POS TIPS: POS TIPS: POS TIPS: POS TIPS: POS TIPS:TOTAL TIPS: $764.61 TOTAL TIPS: $973.96 TOTAL TIPS: $1,984.11 TOTAL TIPS: $1,380.30 TOTAL TIPS: $0.00 TOTAL TIPS: $0.00 TOTAL TIPS: $0.00 TOTAL TIPS: $0.00 TOTAL TIPS: $0.00 TOTAL TIPS: $0.00 TOTAL TIPS: $0.00 TOTAL TIPS: $0.00 TOTAL TIPS: $0.00PAYMENTS: $1,721.72 PAYMENTS: $2,040.56 PAYMENTS: $2,729.70 COMMISSION: $2,248.35 COMMISSION: COMMISSION: COMMISSION: COMMISSION: COMMISSION: COMMISSION: COMMISSION: COMMISSION: COMMISSION:
TOTAL: $2,486.33 TOTAL: $3,014.52 TOTAL: $4,713.81 TOTAL: $3,628.65 TOTAL: $0.00 TOTAL: $0.00 TOTAL: $0.00 TOTAL: $0.00 TOTAL: $0.00 TOTAL: $0.00 TOTAL: $0.00 TOTAL: $0.00 TOTAL: $0.00
= Payment Received
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POST SEASON / SPECIAL EVENTS
STAFFING REQUIREMENT: OUR CONTRACTUAL COMMITMENT REQUIRES A MINIMUM of 14 VOLUNTEERS TO STAFF 1 (8 CASHPOINT) CONCESSION STAND [DB145] WITH: 8 x CASHIERS, 4 x RUNNERS, 1 x INVENTORY MGR & 1 x MONEY MGR. THE BELOW LISTING DEPICTS 45 VOLUNTEERS ( including 2 Family Members and 4 Friends..Non-Knights ) = 39 TOTAL KNIGHTS; OUT OF ~342 COUNCIL MEMBERS, REPRESENTING ONLY ~11% TOTAL COUNCIL PARTICIPATION -
PLEASE DO YOUR PART TO HELP MAKE A DIFFERENCE!
EARNINGS SUMMARY (TIPS & COMMISSIONS) BY EVENT
NONE CURRENTLY SCHEDULEDTO FIND & SIGN UP FOR NEXT SCHEDULED TRAINING - GO TO: https://schedapple.com/appointment/11809?service=6
THEN SELECT: [Orientation - NPO VOLUNTEERS ONLY] to view available Training Dates/Times
1098765432
14
Saturday9-May
NEED 14
14131211
TOTAL EARNINGS
LEGEND
MINUS PARKING FEES (PAID FROM TIPS EARNED)
RJS FUNDRAISING STATUS
POINT OF SALE (POS) TIPS
TOTAL TIPS PAYMENTS & COMMISSIONS
LEGENDS $90 PER VOLUNTEER PAYMENT 5% SALES COMMISSION + TOTAL CASH & POS TIPS
$240.00$675.00
$4,427.98
$5,102.98
$8,740.33
$13,843.31
CASH TIPS
NET CASH TIPS
1
Hughes (1)Turco (4)
Spinler (2)
1 1
NONE CURRENTLY SCHEDULED
1 1 1SHORT 2
McCallister S (2)Russell (2)Hobbs (1)
Freeman (1)
Turco (2)
Spinler (1)3
Leet (1)Turco (3) 3
2Spinler (4)Turco (5)
43
2Pryor (2)
Ruppert (1) 2 2
Russell (3)Spinler (7) 6Turco (8) 5
4 4
67 7 7Ruppert (5)
5Turco (6) 5
3 3
8
Alvarez (7)
MONSTER JAM I
11-Jan
NEED 11
Czaja (5)
10
McCallister M (2)Ruppert (7)
Ruppert (6)
MONSTER JAM II
Czaja (3)Fisher (5)
Saturday1-Feb
NEED 4
Spinler (9)
Pryor (3) 89
109
Saturday
Belekevich (2)Spinler (8)
NEED 4 NEED 7
Fisher (4)
Lovejoy (4)Turco (9)
11McCallister S (3)
Alvarez (6)Hansen (7)
Hughes (2)
1
DOLPHINS
Friday10-Nov
7
TEXANS FALCONS OUTBACK BOWL
Wednesday
84
Fisher (1)
COMPLETED COMPLETED
2
8-Sep
BROWNS
3
FORTY-NINERS
SundayFridayGIANTS
Sunday16-Aug 23-Aug
Sunday
Hansen (5)
O'Neill J. (1)
Skrobacz S (1)
Ambrose (2) Alerta (2)Alvarez (2)Alerta (1)
Armstrong (2)Coffey Jr (1)
Coffey Jr. (2)
Armstrong (3)Alvarez {3}
Clarkson (1)Erickson (2)Erickson (1)
Bambach (3)
Dufraine (2)
Alvarez (1)
Berrie (1)
COMPLETED COMPLETED
[NEW] Caffall (1)
NEED 1
COLTS
Sunday8-Dec17-Nov
Russell (4)Hansen (6)Freeman (5) Ruppert (4)
Czopek (3)Alvarez (4)
NEED 1
Fisher (2)
12
Alvarez (8)
1110
22-Dec
Fisher (3)
Sunday1-Jan
5
Sunday
NEED 1
6
SAINTS
Belekevich (1)Bruha (1)
Bambach (4)
9
Sunday29-Dec
Alvarez (5)
1 1
Mendez (1)
O'Neill (2)Spinler (3)
Freeman (4)
Ruppert (2)
Flake (1)Luyen (1)
Russell (1)
Hansen (4)
Ambrose (1)
Coffey Sr (2)Coffey Sr (1)
Berrie (2)
Hansen (2)Lovejoy (2)
$915.00
Dufraine (1) Czopek (2)Ferry (1)Hall (1)
Hansen (1)Lovejoy (1)
McCallister S. (1)
Armstrong (1)Bambach (1)
SHORT 1
Fabbro M. (1)
Coffey Jr (2)Coffey Sr (2)
[NEW] Volunteer Added since last Update
Veronick (1)
4
Gnatowski (1)
Kerler (1)
Skrobacz E (1) Gantowski (2)Depa (1)
Czaja (1)
Dion (1)
Czopek (1) Freeman (2)Ruppert (3) Turco (7)
Spinler (6)Freeman (3)
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as of: 11/4/2019; 8:00 PM
Pryor (1)Turco (1)
Spinler (5) 6
4
2
NEED 10
Hamashin (1)
Bambach (2)
Mendez (2)
Czopek (4)
McCallister M (1)Lovejoy (3)
Czaja (2)
CARDINALS
22-Sep
Ferry (1)
Hansen (3)Czaja C. (1)
Bohnart (1)
5
THESE CONCERTS ARE VERY POPULAR AND FUN EVENTS;
AND ALTHOUGH LONGER DURATION THAN SPORTING
EVENTS, ARE OFTEN LESS DEMANDING (FANS WANT TO BE
IN THEIR SEATS); THUS, ONLYOPEN TO THOSE WHO'VE
VOLUNTEERED DURING REGULAR
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Purple Heart Recipient Mission CompletedBy Sir Knight and Faithful Captain Mark C. Lovejoy
After the 11:30AM Mass on January 27, 2019, Brother Knight Roland Tiso shared with me
the following mission with which he needed the assistance of the Knights of Columbus Assembly #3418. He chose the Assembly because he knew of our close ties to Veterans.
Roland has stayed in contact with his previous commanding officer, General Anthony C. Zinni, USMC who currently is on the Board of Sotherly Hotels. Southerly Hotels is a self-managed and self-administered lodging REIT focused on the acquisition, renovation, upbranding and repositioning of upscale and upper upscale full-service hotels in the Southern United States.
As part of their corporate core values which includes veteran support, the Company strives to celebrate the unveiling of a new project with support of a deserving veteran with a meaningful donation such as an automobile or a house, if necessary.
On September 26th Sotherly Hotels had the grand unveiling of the Hotel Alba, formerly the Crowne Royal, at 5303 West Kennedy Blvd. in Tampa.
Our Mission was to locate a deserving, Purple Heart Veteran, who is 100% disabled from injuries sustained in
the performance of his duty. I mentioned our mission to a friend, who happens to be in the management group of the Special Operations Wounded Warriors Foundation.
He connected us with his Benevolence Officer, who was able to locate our Purple Heart Veteran, Andrew K. Scogna. Andrew served on an Operational Detachment Alpha in the U.S. Army Special Forces. He served as a Medic in support of Operation Iraqi Freedom (OIF) and Operation Enduring Freedom (OEF-TS), coordinating MEDCAPS, training host country military, and supporting diplomatic negotiations between local governments and tribes.
He was critically injured on his last deployment in Mali Africa and was not expected to survive. Going through long-term recovery, Andrew drew on his medical background to work with his doctors in testing experimental therapies and technologies in pursuit of physical rehabilitation.
Andrew studied biology and philosophy at George Mason University, and played professional soccer prior to joining the U.S. Army Special Forces after 9/11. He is a medically retired veteran.
On September 26th, Sotherly Hotels presented to Andrew, since he was not in need of a house or vehicle, a rehabilitation swimming pool. The Knights of Columbus Assembly #3418 was proud to assist in this effort in support of a deserving veteran.
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By Deputy Grand Knight Edwin S. Skrobacz
A very close friend and colleague of mine Doug Belliveau passed away in November of 2018 from cancer. Doug and
I worked as a team at the same company for more than 25 years. Doug was born on September 11th in 1961 (40 years before 9/11), and the same year I was born. Doug designed roadways and I designed the bridges that meet up to the roadways. (Most of the time anyhow)
Doug always had a great sense of humor and was very involved with his Presbyterian Church. Doug loved music and maintained a website where he provided daily writings tying popular music and religion, I would like to share one of Doug’s writings in which I have slightly modified.
Have you ever found yourself in a circumstance where you just can’t seem to get any closer to a goal you want to accomplish or destination to arrive at? I am blessed that my doctors office is literally a mile of two down the road. Which is a good thing, considering I’ve had to visit that office hundreds of times since my diagnosis. I feel for those that must travel far distances to get medical treatment, or shop for groceries.
Since I am in such proximity, I usually only leave the house about five minutes before my appointment time. Well unfortunately, the other day, the gas company decided to start ripping up many of the local roads in order to install new gas mains. This resulted in quite a few streets being closed and traffic was detoured. It seemed everywhere I tried to go, I was forced to turn and go a different direction. I eventually got to the doctor’s office, but it probably took 20 minutes, so I was late. And if you know me well, you know I do not like being tardy.
During the extended trip to the doctor, I felt like Fred Flintstone when he starts up his car - moving his feet in vain but it doesn’t go anywhere at first. It was literally the sensation of spinning one’s wheels. Although this was an instance of physically trying to get from one place to another, you may have experienced situations in your life where you can’t seem to get anywhere when it comes to a job promotion, finding a soul mate, getting pregnant, buying a house, being able to retire, etc.
In 1903, the French chemist Édouard Benedictus invented a laminated glass product. By 1909, Benedictus had perfected the design and then filed a patent. Over the next two years he attempted to sell this glass-plastic composite to the fledgling automobile industry to reduce serious ongoing injuries during car accidents. But since it was relatively expensive to make, it was not immediately adopted by automobile manufacturers. His dreams were dashed......temporarily.
As WWI raged on in Europe, the axis powers started to use chemical weapons on the battlefield, causing serious injuries and death to many of the allies’ troops. Although they began wearing gas masks, the eye lenses tended to break or loosen, allowing gas to get into the masks. When the mask manufacturers heard about Benedictus’ laminated glass, they changed out the lenses, and the leaking issue was solved.
After the glass product proved itself through the end of the war, it got the attention of the automobile manufacturers. They eventually made their windshields out of this glass, which has saved millions from injury and death in the century since.
We often lose patience when something we want does not happen on our time schedule. But we should remember we are in good company with many of God’s people who
According to God’s Timeline
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had the same issue in biblical times. Abraham had to wait until Sarah was a very old woman to conceive a child. After escaping the Egyptians, the Israelites had to wander in the desert for 40 years before entering the promised land. Jacob served Laban for seven years before he could marry his daughter Rachel.
We must remember that things happen according to God’s timeline, not ours. And although we may suffer as we wait for things to happen, the Bible reminds us that it is through that suffering that the Holy Spirit teaches us patience, perseverance, character, and ultimately, hope:
“Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we boast in the hope of the glory of God. Not only so, but we also glory in our sufferings, because we know that suffering produces perseverance; perseverance, character; and character, hope. And hope does not put us to shame, because God’s love has been poured out into our hearts through the Holy
Spirit, who has been given to us.” Romans 5:2-4Dear God, help us to take a deep breath when things in
our life are not falling into place according to our plans. Remind us that we are in good company of all those people that had the same issue thousands of years ago, and that you used those opportunities to mold and strengthen their faith in you. Thank you in advance for what you are about to do in our lives. Amen.
FUN FACT - Benedictus originally discovered his laminated glass by accident. In the lab, a glass flask had become coated with a plastic cellulose nitrate, and when dropped, it shattered but did not break into pieces. It’s amazing (and ironic) to think that this type of lab accident ending up saving so many lives during car accidents!
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I thought I’d share a few thoughts regarding the great Christopher Columbus in view of last month’s business meeting cancellation before presenting this month’s discourse.
Christopher Columbus was a man renowned for his faith and courage. Today and over the years driven in large part by revisionist history and political correctness, he is often portrayed as a monster and the holiday named in his honor defamed. There have been political efforts to strip Columbus of his honor and question whether to continue to recognize Columbus Day on or about 12 October. Some states and municipalities have removed his name from the holiday or eliminated the observance entirely. A resurgence of anti-Catholic bigotry in early 20th-century America, made Columbus a favorite target then as well as now.
Attacks on Columbus, past and present, should not be allowed to obscure the truth. Born in Genoa, Italy, Columbus was a deeply Catholic explorer who believed he could reach the shores of Asia by sailing some 3,000 miles west across the Atlantic. Despite his miscalculation, after 10 weeks Columbus did indeed find land; not the outskirts of the Orient, as he went to his grave believing, but an entirely new continent. Our early national leaders recognized his legacy. “Columbia” served as an informal name for what would become the United States of America.
As it did a century ago, our Order defends Columbus today. When Colorado lawmakers recently weighed a bill to repeal Columbus Day as a state holiday, the Knights of Columbus helped lead the opposition. Our Supreme Knight said that, “We will continue to defend the truth about Columbus and Columbus Day.”
As Knights of Columbus, we are called to defend the teachings of our church and support our priests. Our mission is a never-ending struggle to maintain and sustain the honor of our church, our faith, and our Order. It is a mission that every Knight should embrace as we and those who are proud to call themselves Americans battle the tyranny and evil of our world and those who seek to defame our faith and destroy our culture and way of life. How appropriate that we Knights “Boast his deeds and spread his fame,” and in doing so, provide a “Shining flame that lights the gloom of long ago.”
Not surprisingly, I have reserved the bulk of my time this evening to talk about America’s veterans as our nation prepares to honor these Americans on 11 November.
Veterans Day is observed annually on that special day, to honor those persons who have served in the United States Armed Forces. Major hostilities of World War I were formally ended at the 11th hour on that fateful day in 1918, when the Armistice with Germany went into effect. At the urging of major U.S. veteran organizations, this day of observance known as Armistice Day was renamed Veterans Day in 1954. Veterans Day celebrates the service of all U.S. military veterans, while Memorial Day honors those who died while in military service.
The four tenets of the Knights of Columbus are Charity, Unity, Fraternity and Patriotism. On Veteran’s Day, it is appropriate to focus on Patriotism. We members of the Knights call each other “Brother” and as Brother Knights, we are called to service.
It is no surprise that many of our Brothers have served our nation in one of its armed forces. Many Brother Knights have made the supreme sacrifice and five Brother Knights exemplified their patriotism above and beyond the call of duty and were decorated with the nation’s highest award for combat heroism, The Medal of Honor. Two of these gallant men were Catholic priests and their stories are particularly worthy of note.
Father (Major) Charles J. Watters (1927-1967) on November 19, 1967, during a battle near Dak To in Vietnam, unarmed and without regard for his own life, tended to the wounded and dying while in close combat. He persevered in his mission until he lost his own life in the battle. Father Watters was a member of Knights of Columbus Council #1638 in Rutherford, New Jersey.
Father (Captain) Emil Kapaun (1916-1951) served as a chaplain in World War II and in Korea. He was declared a Servant of God by Pope John Paul II in 1993. He was awarded the Medal of Honor for action in Korea. During the Battle of Unsan in 1950, Chinese troops entered the war and overwhelmed the 3rd Battalion, 8th Cavalry. The prisoners (including Father Kapaun) were marched 87 miles to a makeshift prison camp.
He was the unifier and morale keeper at the camp. He dug latrines, gave away his meager rations, and talked to and counseled the prisoners, doing his best to keep their spirits intact. He was also the one who insisted on “stealing” tea and other scraps of food so the others would not get caught and executed. He even smuggled medicines to the doctor among them.
An Abundant Desire to ServeBy Roland Tiso, Worthy Lecturer
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Captain Chaplain Emil Kapaun was a member of Knights of Columbus Council, #3423 in Pilsen, Kansas. Knights of Columbus Council # 14218 in Fort Riley, Kansas, is named in his honor. Emil Kapaun Knights of Columbus Assembly 2711 in Katy, Texas, is also named after him as is Fourth Degree Assembly 3260 in Vail, Arizona.
The Knights of Columbus officially became a fraternal Catholic society on March 29, 1882. Founded by Father McGivney and some of the parishioners at St. Mary’s Church in New Haven, Connecticut, the organization’s mission was to provide aid, both spiritually and materially, to members and their families. Most of them at the time were poor immigrants.
Today, the Knights of Columbus have grown from a few members, to the largest Catholic fraternal order in the world with over 15,000 councils and 2 million members world-wide. But this extraordinary achievement is not all that surprising when one considers the men who comprise its ranks; men of faith; men of honor, and men of courage.
It doesn’t take a Medal of Honor; an award reserved for a rare few; but rather an abiding faith in God and an abundant desire to serve a higher cause that places our church and its Christian following above self that makes our Order the special organization that it is, and its Knights the special men that they are.
God Bless our nation’s veterans; and may God bless the Knights of Columbus!
CONSECRATION TO THE HOLY FAMILY
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Saint Nicholas Day Breakfast
A Prayer to Saint Nicholas of MyraO good Saint Nicholas,you who are the joy of the children,put in my heart the spirit of childhood,which the gospel speaks, and teach me to seed happiness around me.You, whose feast prepares us for Christmas,open my faith to the mystery of God made man.You good bishop and shepherd,help me to find my place in the Church,and inspire the Church to be faithful to the Gospel.O good Saint Nicholas, patron of children, sailors and the helpless,watch over those who pray to Jesus, your Lord and theirs,as well as over those who humble themselves before you.Bring us all in reverence to the Holy Child of Bethlehem,when true joy and peace are found. Amen.
Present, and Cordially Invite you to theThe Knights of Columbus Saint Stephen Council 14084
Sunday, December 15, 2019following the 7:30 & 9:30 am Masses,
at the Family Life Center
Come join your fellow Parishioners and Families,
MEET SAINT NICHOLAS,
and Together enjoy a Hot Pancake Breakfast including Eggs, Bacon, Sausage, Juices & Coffee
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however, donations gladly accepted
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Monsignor John F. Scully Assembly #3418 Officers
Friar TBD
Faithful NavigatorS/K Ed SleyzakFaithful Captain
S/K Mark Lovejoy
AdmiralS/K Steve Haines
Faithful PilotS/K Alex Czopek Faithful Comptroller
S/K Nick TurcoFaithful Scribe
S/K John Berrie Faithful Purser
S/K Ron Carlson
TrusteesS/K Rick Hughes
S/K Julio Alvarez, Jr. S/K Pete Card
Faithful Inner SentinelS/K William TorresFaithful Outer SentinelS/K Dave Furrugia
Color Corps CommanderS/K Rick Gnatowsky
St. Stephen Council Directors and Committees
Membership DirectorJerry Coffey
[email protected] Program DirectorEd Skrobacz
[email protected] Faith
Carl Alerta [email protected]
CommunityEd Veronick
[email protected] Family
OPEN POSITION [email protected]
LifeJason O’Neill
Ed Veronick Bob Haley
RJS FundraisingJulio Alvarez
[email protected] Degree Team Leader
Rick [email protected]
CommunicationsScott Huetteman
St. Stephen Council OfficersFraternal Year 2019-2020
ChaplainFather Dermot Dunne
Grand KnightAlex Czopek
Deputy Grand KnightEd Skrobacz
ChancellorChris Hobbs
WardenMatt Preszler
AdvocateMark Jovejoy
LecturerRoland Tiso
RecorderPeter Depa
Financial SecretaryNick Turco
TreasurerBill Ruppert
TrusteesJohn Berrie Bruce Czaja
Guillermo Bambach District DeputyEd SleyzakField Agent
John RuckartGuards
Marc Dunne Carl AlertaJohn Hollingshead
NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS Dimitri Tripodi, John Cirello, Phillip Primacio, Ralph Hahn, Richard Houk, Michael Roman, Hubert Knights, Jeffrey Nicholas, William Brown, Jose Maysonet, John Berrie, George Weber, Thomas Meadows,, Matt Shirina, Richard Lechowich, John Clarkson, Mario Ditroia, Darin Ciabattari, Emery Longanga, Anthony Giaccone, Scott Hottenstein, Francis Xavier, Gregory Minton, Michael Van Buren, Carlos AyalaJoshua Bohnart, Joe Disanto, Bobby Frady, Pedro Torres, John Columbia, Christian Mowery
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Council 14084. To make a contribution, submit an article or pictures, please send content to: [email protected] For more information on our Knights of Columbus Council, visit our website at: www.KofC14084.org
November 12 Memorial Mass 6 pm Rosary, 6:30 pm MassNovember 16 Foundations for Life Gala, Higgins HallNovember 30 Patriotic Degree, OrlandoDecember 7 Roadside Cleanup Creche SetupDecember 13 Council/Men’s Club Christmas Party, FLCDecember 15 Breakfast With St. NickDecember 24 Christmas Eve Parking Support
February 28 IncrediBULL Games, Bloomingdale HS
Please check your Council website calendar for more details regarding these events: http://www.kofc14084.org/
Upcoming Events
The Father Michael J. McGivney Guild serves as a source for information about the life, works
and spirituality of Father McGivney. The Guild distributes informational
materials about him, receives reports of favors granted through his intercession and oversees the distribution of relics.
Guild members receive regular updates on the progress of Father McGivney’s cause for canonization and are invited to participate in promoting
devotion to this Servant of God. Members of the Knights of Columbus are not automatically Guild members and must elect to join the Guild.
The Father Michael J. McGivney Guild Newsletter is published bimonthly except July- August, and is sent free to Guild members.
To join the Guild, register online at: http://www.fathermcgivney.org/
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