PAGE 1 K of C Knightly Knews Grand Knight’s Report Brother Knights, My hope is that all of you had a very Happy Easter with your families! In between our reflections and sacrifices during this past Lenten season, many of us were hard at work during the Fish Fry at St. George. Many Brother Knights came out to help and support the Fish Fry during those six weeks, and I would like to thank each and every one of you for help. Without our Brother Knights’ help, the Fish Fry would have been a very difficult task to accomplish. Special THANKS to all the wives that helped out and provided delicious deserts. As we continue to turn the corner into the final quarter of our current Columbian year, we want to definitely finish the year strong. We have a few events in the upcoming months. St. George is hosting a festival on the 23 rd and we were asked to assist with security detail. On May 29 th we have our Corporate Communion Mass at St George at 9:00 a.m. mass; breakfast will be at the Iron Skillet after mass. I hope to see you all there. Nominations and elections for Officers are rapidly approaching. The nominations will take place during the May General Meeting, and the elections will take place during the June General Meeting. If you are interested in becoming an Officer, or know of a Brother Knight who might be interested, please let any of the current Officers know. Please pray over all the Officer positions. I hope and look forward to seeing new Brother Knights step into an Officer position. Lastly, please continue to pray for our Brother Knights who are ill or going through tough times and also let us not forget to pray for our Brothers who have passed away. As a reminder, let us not forget Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 8 th - let’s recognize all the special women in our lives who are mothers and show them that they are truly appreciated and a blessing for all that they do. VIvat Jesus, Brother Peter -John Mafnas Grand Knight ONTARIO COUNCIL NO. 3672 • DISTRICT 124 • DIVISION IV • YEAR 62 MARCH- APRIL 2016
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K of C Knightly Knews
Grand Knight’s ReportBrother Knights,My hope is that all of you had a very Happy Easter with your families! In between our reflections and sacrifices during this past Lenten season, many of us were hard at work during the Fish Fry at St. George. Many Brother Knights came out to help and support the Fish Fry during those six weeks, and I would like to thank each and every one of you for help. Without our Brother Knights’ help, the Fish Fry would have been a very difficult task to accomplish. Special THANKS to all the wives that helped out and provided delicious deserts.As we continue to turn the corner into the final quarter of our current Columbian year, we want to definitely finish the year strong. We have a few events in the upcoming months. St. George is hosting a festival on the 23rd and we were asked to assist with security detail. On May 29th we have our Corporate Communion Mass at St George at 9:00 a.m. mass; breakfast will be at the Iron Skillet after mass. I hope to see you all there. Nominations and elections for Officers are rapidly approaching. The nominations will take place during the May General Meeting, and the elections will take place during the June General Meeting. If you are interested in becoming an Officer, or know of a Brother Knight who might be interested, please let any of the current Officers know. Please pray over all the Officer positions. I hope and look forward to seeing new Brother Knights step into an Officer position.Lastly, please continue to pray for our Brother Knights who are ill or going through tough times and also let us not forget to pray for our Brothers who have passed away. As a reminder, let us not forget Mother’s Day on Sunday, May 8th- let’s recognize all the special women in our lives who are mothers and show them that they are truly appreciated and a blessing for all that they do.VIvat Jesus,
Brother Peter-John MafnasGrand Knight
ONTARIO COUNCIL NO. 3672 • DISTRICT 124 • DIVISION IV • YEAR 62MARCH-APRIL 2016
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Knights of Columbus PrayerO Almighty and eternal God,
Lord of the Universe, sustain us,we beseech Thee,
Over the course of Life’sTempestuous sea.
Keep us, we pray Thee, secure withinthe Bark of Peter ever trustful
of Christ and His Vicars and guideus along the way of peace and prosperity.
May Jesus, our Saviour, preserve us,in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
and confirm our hopes of sharing,the treasures of the Holy Spirit
with America.Send forth the power, and the love of the
Holy Spirit, that we may be blessedin our efforts, to set forth thy glory,in this land under the patronage of
Mary’s Immaculate conception.Let our Fraternity flourish, in justiceand charity, and give eternal praise
and glory to the Holy Trinity.Be mindful of each of our departed bothers,
and receive them into Your Haven of eternal peace.
Distributed by the Knights of Columbus California State Council
Prayers Needed Please remember the following brother Knights and their families in your prayers:Doreen L. Brunswick George BrunswickJoanne Carter Bob CavanaughFr. John Comstock Barbara DarnellRebecca Fessler Otto FloresFr. Joe Gregorek Bob HessGeorge Holder Pat HolderChase Hoch Margaret IrwinMarco Jimenez Arlene JohnsonArmita Kaisaki Manny LanderosDale La Pre’ Bob LeonardJoseph Leonard Alfred LopezJoseph Mafnas Lisa Martinez
Fr. Louis Marx Ismael ParedesKathy Perrone Jerry PitzerCarlos Reyes Diane RezaAlejandrina Torrez Rojas Nora RojasGloria Robertson RobbieRobertsonBrenda Saltzman Clayton TrejoJerry Vermillion Bill WattsEdith Wierzbinski Elbert WilkersonPlease pray for the repose of the souls of:Allan Carter Pat Coughman Karen DiCesar Reilly FlynnGilbert Gonzalez Robert Hernandez Aubrey Irwin Monsignor LawlerLola Lazer Cruz LopezJim Moore Martha PitzerJudy Warhol
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Was It Good?Yes, it was great. We're talking about the 2016 annual lenten fish-chowder dinners, that are prepared and served by the Ontario Knights of Columbus with great assistance from the Boy Scouts Troop 311, Chaffey High Leo Service Club, and don't forget those Knights of Columbus ladies manning the dessert table. Now preparing and serving dinners for six weeks takes a lot of time and effort, but when there is work to do, the Knights of Columbus is right there to help. Some might think it's an easy job, but it takes many workers hours for these Lenten fish meals. Just to show what it takes, below is a list of workers who put in one day to the full Lenten schedule. Here is a list of workers. If we missed anyone, we're sorry.Kitchen: Xavier Lopez, Sr., Ray Hoch, Paul Hoch, George Cerisara, James Wood, Bob Stout, Stan Catillo, Sr., Gilbert Maravilla, Jim Jackson, Michael La Pre', Don Rybarczyk, Mark Ross.
Serving/Set Up/ Take-Down: Peter-John Mafnas, Tony Arnada, David Kotce, Reilly Flynn III, Lawerence Flynn, Xavier Lopez Jr., Richard Carniello, Rick Foss, Tom Graham, Dr. Stephen Wierzbinski, Richard Hess, Stan Castillo, Jr., David Morketter, Dennis Altenburg, Richard Williams. Dessert Table: Murray Johnson, Violet Castillo, Sandra Ross, Brendra Mafnas, Betty Cavanaugh, Amy Johnson, Josephine Gaglio.Miscellaneous/ Odd Jobs: Efrain Aguirre, Shuan Fesler, David Schaefer, Peter Perrone, Carlos Reyes, Henry Mirelez, Kevin Cavanaugh, Tony Aguilar.
We had a big turnout of customers on all but week five when "Mother Nature" decided to show who was boss. It cut the attendance in half, but those who came still
had a good dinner. We thank the Lady Knights for the "Treat Table" that's supplied by Knight Ladies (and one old man who manages to get a tray of brownies sold anywhere). A little background on what it takes for a successful run. On Thursday, several
Brothers David, Reilly Jr., Lawrence, Tony and Richard on the serving line during week five of the just completed 2016 Fish Fry.
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Brothers show up to prepare the food, cook fish, make clam chowder, mac and cheese, etc. Without them, they could never be ready for 5:00 p.m. Friday. All in
all, we have a great group of workers and those wonderful customers. Many, many thanks to everyone. We look forwards to seeing you in "2017".
A view of some of the crowd at our week five fish fry inside Lucas Hall at St. George.
Our new Parochial Vicar at St. George, Fr. John Tran, works with Brother Stan Sr. on bread bowl preparation in the kitchen. Fr. John comes to St. George from St. Kevin Church in San Francisco and is a Brother Knight of a council in the San Francisco area.
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The Helping Hands Award for this year's Fish Fry was Presented to the Leo Club of Chaffey High School. We had quite a few different kids helping from that club over the course of the six weeks.
One of three Fish Fry Awards this year, was presented to new member, Brother James Cook. James was present every Thursday night and every Friday morning helping with food preparation. He was back every Friday afternoon/evening helping with set-up and clean-up. Thanks for your great help and participation James and congratulations!
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Another Fish Fry Award was presented to our Worthy Warden, Brother Tony Aranda. Tony has been helping us on the serving lines for probably the last five or six years now. Thanks Tony, we know it is a little taxing on that sore back and congratulations! A third Fish Fry Award will be presented to another of our hard working Brothers at the next business meeting. Join us then, see who it is and congratulate him in person!
Honoring PGK Allan CarterAt the March 11th Fish Fry, we hosted the family of our deceased brother and PGK, Allan Carter, for the purpose of presenting them with a Resolution of Condolence and with a check from the Peter Ticich Memorial Fund. Allan's widow, Jo Ann, along with daughter Danielle, son Michael, Jo Ann's sisters Joanie and Paula and Allan's brothers Jim and Joe, their wives and few other family members were able to join us for dinner and the presentations. Also on hand was the Faithful Navigator of the De Anza Fourth Degree Assembly, SK James
Dunkelman. Brother Jim presented a chalice from the assembly, inscribed with a tribute to and in memory of SK and Past Faithful Navigator Allan, to the family. Danielle then presented it to Fr. Dominick Mai of St. George, where it will be used in the celebration of the Eucharist during Masses. In fact, at the 11am Mass the following Sunday, Fr. John-Hue had the chalice at Mass and told those assembled all about it and Brother Allan. Thank you Fr. John!Thanks to Brother Shaun Fesler for being the liaison with the family for the last few
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months and with Allan the last few months before his passing and for his enlightening talk about Brother Allan, at the beginning of the presentations. Thanks also to SK James Dunkelman for being on hand and presenting the chalice on behalf of all of
the members of the De Anza Assembly. Thanks also to new member, Deacon Chris Carroll for his assistance. Please continue to keep Allan and his family in your prayers, as well as the families of all of our departed brothers.
Danielle Carter with FN James Dunkelman of the De Anza Assembly and Fr. Dominick at the presentation of a chalice in Allan's memory to St. George Parish.
On behalf of her mother Jo Ann and brother Michael and the rest of Allan's family, Danielle Carter accepts a Resolution of Condolence and a check from the Peter S. Ticich Memorial Fund from GK Peter-John Mafnas.
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Intellectual Disabilities Drive The culmination of our council's efforts for the 2015/2016 Intellectual Disabilities Drive finished up with the presentation of the check to OPARC. On Tuesday, March 15th, Grand Knight Peter-John Mafnas, Treasurer Kevin Cavanaugh and Advocate Michael La Pre' presented a check from the Columbian Foundation Helping People With Intellectual Disabilities to OPARC CEO, Andrea Erickson.
The check for just under $2,300.00, was the end result of our brothers solicitation of donations at St. George and St. Anthony parishes as well as two Stater Brothers stores in Upland last fall. It was less than the previous year's check as we are no longer soliciting donations at St. Joseph. In addition to the check, Brother Michael brought with him, several photos of a check presentation to OPARC when he was Grand Knight back in 1990/1991 with his drive chairman, Brother Bob Leonard. Obviously, both Michael and Bob were, shall we say, a few years younger. He gave Ms. Erickson one of the photos for their use and archives. Hopefully, when we gear up later this year for the next drive, we will be able to make up some of the funds that we previously had from collecting at St. Joseph's. Regardless, thanks to all who came out and helped on the various weekends handing out Tootsie Rolls and collecting the donations to make the drive a success again this year. The great staff at OPARC and the clients they assist are most appreciative of our combined efforts.
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Free Throw ContestOur annual Basketball free throw contest was held with our sponsor Boy Scouts, we had 4 youth participate in the 9, 10, 11 and 12 year old category. This was especially unusual as this was done at one of their evening meetings under the moon light. A changeling event. Congratulations to those youth who participated in this event.
Support Group Any Brother Knight and/or their spouses are welcome to join our new support group on Diabetes. We will be discussing alternate methods of Eastern and Naturopathic medicine for us to take charge of our Diabetes. We will look at the latest developments in the Endocrine field of medicine. Contact either Bro. Michael LaPre @ [email protected] or Xavier Lopez Jr. at [email protected]
Name BadgesIf any Brother Knight would like a name badge please give your correct spelling to Bro. Michael LaPre and he will order the badge for you. Cost is approximately $9.00 depending on shipping. You can give this to him at the next meeting or e-mail him at: [email protected]
Quakes BaseballWhen: July 16, 2016Time: Gates Open 6:00 pm Game Starts: 7:05 pmCost: $8.00 per seatFor more information call Ray Hoch at909-988-4663 (home) or 909-731-3113 (cell).
Bike Ride Dates Till JuneMay 21st Upland Metrolink
June 25th Central ParkCome on out and join us.Xavier [email protected]
40’s, 50’s & 60‘sIs that the music of our generation? No, it’s the years of service the followingBrother Knights have in our Order. Congratulations to those below with a combine total of 618 years of Service to the Knights of Columbus.
I Can’t Risk ItA Man , his wife and his mother-in-law went on vacation to the holy Land. While they were there, the mother-in-law passed away.The undertaker told them, “You can have her shipped home for $5,000 or you can bury her here in the Holy land for $150.00.“The man thought about it and told him he would just have her shipped home.The undertaker asked, “Why would you spend $5000 to ship her to your mother-in-law’s home, when it would be wonderful to have her buried here and spend only $150.00?”The man replied “A man died here 2,000 years ago, was buried here, and three days later he rose from the dead. I just can’t take that chance.”
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From Our Insurance Agent
My Dear Brother Knights,Do you have money in a CD or money market account at the bank or credit union? I think that’s great if you do. All of us should have some emergency (911) money in the bank or credit union for emergencies. However, in this low interest rate environment, keeping more than $10,000 or $20,000 in the bank or credit union for emergencies or savings purposes is neither necessary nor prudent. Right now the Knights of Columbus has a 12-month guaranteed interest rate of 2.50% in our flexible premium annuity program (1.50% guaranteed for life). This rate crushes most bank and credit union deposit account rates. Additionally, if you’d like to make more interest than that, the Knights of Columbus has several other competitive options.If you’d like or need more income or insurance protection (life, disability, long-term care, etc.), please let me know. I’d be happy to help you explore all of your options with the Knights of Columbus. If you have a child or children, or even grandchildren you wish to pass an inheritance along to, you definitely need life insurance. If you intend to pass on any property or wealth, you need life insurance. Life insurance is the most optimal product for transferring assets to loved ones and charities. There are several options that we can discuss when we meet. We have a “one and done” product called Single Premium Life, where you make one payment and never make another for the rest of your life. And, then there are several other options if you prefer to make regular payments. Remember, whether you want to make money, save money, or send money to your loved ones, the Knights of Columbus has options for you. Call or email me today to find out more. God be with you and your family.
Vivat Jesus!
Fraternally,Brother Joel Clelland, Your Field Agent SK [email protected] LIC #0F58398 (909) 938-6999
May 2016 CalendarWednesday, May 4th Sunday, May 8th Wednesday, May 11thOfficers Meeting, 7:00 P.M. Mother’s Day General Meeting, 7:30 P.M.St. George, Ontario VFW Hall, R.C.
Sunday, May 15th Wednesday, May 18th Saturday, May 21stPentecost Sunday Pizza Night, 5-7 P.M. Armed Forces Day Round Table Pizza, Upland Bike Ride, Upland Metrolink
Sunday, May 29th Thursday, May 30th Corporate Communion/Mass Memorial Day St. George, 9:00 A.M. .
June 2016 Calendar Wednesday, June 1st Wednesday, June 8th Tuesday, June 14th
Officers Meeting, 7:00 P.M. General Meeting, 7:30 P.M. Flag Day St. George, Ontario VFW Hall, R.C.
Wednesday, June 15th Sunday, June 19th Saturday, June 25th
Pizza Night, 5-7 P.M. Father’s Day Bike Ride, Round Table Pizza, Upland Central Park, R.C.
