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Charting the Waters Brothers,

We held our semi-annual planning meeting on

Saturday, January 12, 2013, as scheduled.

Immediately following that meeting, we held

another meeting to discuss what needs to be done to

improve participation in Assembly events. There

were many items presented for consideration, and I

sent an email to all on our Assembly mailing list

outlining those suggestions. I also discussed them at more length at the

Assembly meeting on January 28. The one item that I intend to initiate

as soon as possible is the one to assign two mentors to each new Sir

Knight; one will be from his home Council and the other an active

member from one of the other four Councils in the Assembly. The

purpose of the mentors will be to help remind the new members of our

meetings, and to work with them on understanding the reasons for our

Fund Raising and Social events.

We held our annual spaghetti dinner on Saturday, February 2, 2013, at

St. Mark. Sir Knights Jim Rizzo, Pat Haney, and John Vasquez co-

chaired the event. As with all events, we could have used additional

help from the Assembly members, but according to Jim, we did OK as

far as proceeds are concerned. The spaghetti sauce was exceptional, and

those who were unable to attend missed something really special. All

leftovers were taken to the fire station across the street from St.

Elizabeth Ann Seton and were greatly appreciated.

We are hoping to increase the membership of our Assembly at the

Spring Exemplification, which will take place on the weekend of April

13, 2013, in Palestine, TX. That means in order to have applications

read prior to that weekend, we must have all paperwork, including Form

4s, reservation forms, and checks submitted no later than the March 25th

meeting. I have the paperwork for the Exemplification and will send it

out to all. The Form 4s will have to be picked up at the next Assembly

meeting as that form cannot be sent via email.

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officersofficersofficersofficers DISCOVERERDISCOVERERDISCOVERERDISCOVERER Friar

Fr. Clifford Smith

Navigator Paul Krusac

Captain Bob Brennan

Admiral Mike Greene

Pilot Bob Weaver

Comptroller Jim Sammons

Purser David Haney

Scribe Bob Wise

Inner Sentinel Todd Bartz

Alex Hernandez

Outer Sentinel Ed Munno

Ron Schoof

3Yr Trustee Dick Sisler

2Yr Trustee Bill Fox

1Yr Trustee Chuck Neubecker

Color Corps Commander

Bill Ptacek

Deputy Color Corps Commanders

Jim Massey

Paul Krusac

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Charting the Waters

The Faithful Admiral or I will visit each Council supported by our Assembly, so that all

3rd Degree Knights have the opportunity to join us. I have sent the necessary forms (minus

the Form 4) to all 3rd Degree Knights in the Councils served by our Assembly. The re-

quirement that a man be a member of the Knights for six months prior to applying for the

4th Degree was dropped at the November 2012 K of C Board Meeting. Therefore, you can

recruit any 3rd Degree member in good standing, regardless of his time with the Knights.

We will hold our annual “Steak Night” at the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Parish Center on Sat-

urday, March 23 beginning at 4:30 p.m. SK Stan Tax has volunteered to chair the event

and could use some help beginning at 1:30 that afternoon. Please remember that our wives

are invited, and that the Assembly will provide the baked potatoes and all the trimmings

and paper goods. Each member should bring their steaks or whatever they want to eat,

their drinks, and either a salad or dessert to pass. I would suggest bringing your own sil-

verware, including steak knives. This event will replace most of our March meeting. The

only part of the meeting that we will hold is the approval of applications for new Assembly

members. Those documents must be approved no later than March 31 in order to be sent to

the District Comptroller on time.

The Assembly has, in conjunction with Council 6065, purchased a new American flag, fi-

nial and stand for use in McGivney Hall. The old flag had several holes in it and needed to

be replaced.

It is that time of year when we must develop the slate of officers for the upcoming fraternal

year. See the article for Officer Responsibilities Page 5 of the Discoverer, and advise one

of the Faithful Trustees (SK Bill Fox, SK Chuck Neubecker, SK Dick Sisler) if you are in-

terested in running for an office. Election will be in May with installation in June in con-

junction with the Fr. McGivney Assembly. More information on the installation events

will be disseminated as soon as they become available.

Our next meeting will be on Monday, February 25, 2013, at 7:30 p.m. in McGivney Hall.

Vivat Jesus,

Paul Krusac

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COLOR CORPS COMMANDER’S REPORT

The big Color Corps (CC) event in January was the

40th Anniversary Roe v. Wade Memorial Mass at

the Cathedral. As usual, there was a very large

crowd, and Color Corps assistance is needed for

several aspects of the Program. There were 37 CC

members in attendance, and 10 of those were from

Assembly #2266. 27% is an excellent number, and

I thank those who participated in the Mass, as altar

guards, and as escorts for the Communion minis-

ters. I also want to thank those CC members that

took the time and put forth the effort to join the Pro

-Life March to the courthouse.

We have very few Color Corps events scheduled for February and March. They are as fol-

lows:

February 16, Council 6065’s Corporate Communion at St. Mark’s at the 5:30 PM

Mass. It will be followed by the Wives’ Appreciation Dinner, and more details

will be provided.

March 9, the Bishop’s 5th Annual K of C Corporate Communion at the Cathedral at

the 10:00 AM Mass. This Mass is usually later in March, closer to our March 29

Founder’s Day, but we have to work with the Bishop’s very busy schedule.

We’ve got a pretty easy CC Schedule so far this year, but things can change in a hurry, so

try to keep a clean tuxedo shirt available at all times. Just pray that those changes aren’t

funeral services.

SK John Martens, GK of the Prince of Peace Council, has recently bought one of the cere-

monial-type swords that were advertised last month, and he plans to get the rest of his rega-

lia soon. John, welcome to the Color Corps, and we look forward to having you on the

Team.

We’ve got a pretty easy CC Schedule so far this year, but things can change in a hurry, so

try to keep a clean tuxedo shirt available at all times. Just pray that those changes aren’t

funeral services.

SK John Martens, GK of the Prince of Peace Council, has recently bought one of the cere-

monial-type swords that were advertised last month, and he plans to get the rest of his rega-

lia soon. John, welcome to the Color Corps, and we look forward to having you on the

Team.

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As always, the invitation to join the Color Corps is open to all of our Assembly mem-

bers who may be interested. If you’d like to give the Color Corps a try before making a

commitment, please contact one of us listed below. We can get you involved without a

formal practice, and we have “loaner regalia,” so you can give it a try before becoming a

full-fledged member. You can call or send me an e-mail to billptacek@hotmail.com, or

contact Jim or Paul at the numbers listed below. Please consider joining this highly vis-

ible arm of the Knights of Columbus. I think you would find it enjoyable, and the ca-

maraderie is great! Remember, Color Corps regalia make a great birthday present. I got

my first regalia for Christmas, and my birthday, which is in January. We will plan to

have a Color Corps practice after the Spring Exemplification on April 13 in Palestine,

TX.

On behalf of my Deputy Color Corps Commanders (DCCCs) listed below, please know

that it is our pleasure and honor to serve you. We look forward to having you on the

Color Corps Team.

Fraternally,

Bill Ptacek Jim Massey Paul Krusac

CCC DCCC DCCC

972-424-6507 972-235-6158 972-516-0659

COLOR CORPS COMMANDER’S REPORT (Cont’d)

On Saturday February 2nd, two members of our Assembly were ordinated to the Per-

manent Deaconate. They are SK Richard Nelson of Council 1350 and SK Bob Bono-

mi of Council 11716. Bob is also a member of our Color Corps. When you see either

of these Sir Knights congratulate them on their ordination.

PERMANENT DEACONATE

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SPAGHETTI DINNER

On February 2, the Assembly hosted a spaghetti dinner in the St. Mark Cafetorium. The head

cook was none other than our own inimitable Jim Rizzo who prepared his world famous spa-

ghetti sauce. He was ably assisted in the cooking and other kitchen chores by Pat and Collin

Haney, Bob Weaver, Mike Greene, Bob Wise and Greg and Tanya Olson. Jim also managed

the setup of the dining area and the serving line with the help of Mike Greene. Members of

the St. Mark Youth Group were recruited by John Vasquez and they, along with David Haney

from the Assembly, manned the line and kept up with the demands of the patrons. Bob Wise

and Bob Weaver and their wives sold the tickets. Bill Ptacek, Al Schneider, Jim Sammons

and a few others manned the cleanup crew. The team started cooking and other preparations

shortly after 1:30 p.m. and the doors were locked after cleanup at about 10:30 so it was a long

day for all involved.

The leftover spaghetti, sauce, Italian sausage, meatballs, etc. was taken to the Plano Fire De-

partment on Spring Creek Parkway across from St. Elizabeth Ann Seton parish where it was

enthusiastically accepted.

The Assembly looks forward to another spaghetti dinner in the future but will need additional

assistance from the Assembly members so that the work isn’t focused on such a small number

of people.

PRO-LIFE MEMORIAL MASS & MARCH

On January 19th the 40th Anniversary Roe v. Wade Memorial Mass was held at the Cathedral. There was a very

large crowd, and Color Corps assistance is needed for several aspects of the Program. There were 37 CC mem-

bers in attendance including 10 of those were from our Assembly. They participated in the Mass, as altar guards,

as escorts for the Communion ministers and the Pro-Life March to the courthouse.

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LUNCH AT FISHER HOUSE

On January 31st several Sir Knights, all from Council 13520 prepared a lunch of chicken

Alfredo with pasta, salad and dessert for the Veterans who were living temporally at the

Fisher House or families of those Vets at the Dallas VA Hospital. The SK involved are

Stan Tax, our head chef, Al Steindorf, John Meyers and his wife Barb, Ron Schott. Also

helping were former member Len Kiefel and Vic Weis from Council 13520. Our Fisher

House Chairman, SK Ed Munno was called to Chicago to be with his mother so he was not

able to be there for this quarters visit.

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Prayer for the Church

Our Supreme Chaplain Archbishop William Lori has asked that all Knights pray for

our Church everyday until a New Pope has been named. Also our Supreme Knight along

with the Supreme Chaplain has asked that we Pray for Pope Benedict XVI. Below is the

prayer from our Supreme Chaplain

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Upcoming Events

Date Day Event Location Time Contact

February

2 Sat Spaghetti Dinner St Mark's 6:30 PM Jim Rizzo

25 Mon Assembly Meeting St Mark's 7:30 PM Paul Krusac

March

9 Sat Bishop Farrell's 4th Annual KofC Mass Cathedral 10:00 AM

23 Sat Steak Night & meet Seminarians SEAS 4:30 PM Stan Tax

No Business Meeting

April

13 Sat 4th Exemplification Palestine TX TBA Paul Krusac

23 Thurs Assembly Meeting /Officer Nominations St Mark's 7:30 PM Paul Krusac

30 Thurs Lunch for Veterans at Fisher House Dls VA Hosp 10:00 AM Ed Munno

MAY

25 Sat Patriotic Event All Saints 6:00 PM TBA

23 Thurs Assembly Meeting / Elections of Officer St Mark's 7:30 PM Paul Krusac

June

2 Sun World Wide Solemn Eucharistic Adoration TBA TBA TBA

24 Mon Installation of Officers Lady of Angels TBD Mike Greene

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Good of the Order

Prayers were requested: For our troops, especially those in harm’s way and for those we have met at DFW over the years For an end to abortions

For vocations to the Priesthood and religious life

For all who are unemployed or underemployed

For the U.S. Bishops in their fight against HHS

For all Veterans in VA Hospitals

For return to good health for SK Bill Ptacek’s sisters Jackie Brightwell and Sr. Carol Ann Ptacek

For return to good health for Jimmy Sammons, son of SK Jim Sammons, and the Sammons family

For George Schneider who is suffering with Parkinson, brother of SK Al Schneider

For Carolyn Waggoner who is suffering with Parkinson, sister-in-law of SK Mike Greene

For Eric Weaver, son of SK Bob Weaver, who has leukemia

For Ed Maubach, brother-in-law of SK Mike Greene

For return to good health for SK Dick Sisler

For return to good health for Carol Engler, wife of SK Ron Engler

For return to good health for Diane Schneider, wife of SK Jeff Schneider

For return to good health for David Potyraj

For the repose of the soul of SK Armand Charron and for comfort for the Charron family

For Loranna Anderson by SK Bill Ptacek

For repose of the soul for Tracy Iano, by SK Al Schneider

For return to good health for Marge Brennan, wife of SK Bob Brennan

For Anne Grant, wife of SK Bernie Grant

For return to good health for Sr. Rose Marie Martin

For return to good health for SK Larry Sloan

For return to good health for Linda Picard Lynch, daughter of SK Joe Picard

For return to good health for Sue Munno, wife of SK Ed Munno

For SK Bob Wilson’s grandson

For Dylan Maubach, son of SK Mike Greene’s nephew who has Krabbe Disease and for

comfort for the family

Pray for the repose of Doris Lea Moon, mother of SK David Duff, and for comfort for the

entire Duff family.

For return to good health for Cynthia Wyrick, daughter of SK Bob and Maryanne Wilson

who had major cancer surgery and has a lengthy recovery

For return to good health for Robert Ahr, son of SK Payton and Judy Ahr who has had sever-

al surgeries from a motorcycle accident.

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For return to good health for SK Dave Bruggeman who is recovering from foot surgery

For Frances Dougherty, mother-in law of SK Paul Krusac

For Helen and Robert Hernandez

For Robert Escobar

For Jackie Camunez, mother-in-law of SK Todd Bartz

For Ann Meyers and Marcia Alt

For SK Bill Evans

SK Chip Hart has asked us to pray for SK Tom Landry of the Mother Teresa Assembly 2506

who is having a stress test on Feb 12th and for return to good health.

Please pray for the quick recuperation and healing of SK Dick Bove. He just had a knee re-

placement and is progressing well.

Please pray for the repose of the soul for Esker Eaton, uncle of SK Doyle Kitchen and for

comfort for the Eaton and Kitchen families

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Marge Munno, mother of SK Ed Munno and for com-

fort for the Munno family

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Willard Burley, father-in-law of SK Bob Navarrete

and for comfort for the Navarrete family.

Pray for SK Stan Tax, he is going to get his neck surgery done Thursday morning Feb 14th.

They will be getting a fusion (C4- C5) done to fix it. Please pray for Stan and his doctors and

nurses. He is also having a Pituitary tumor removed from his neck on Feb 27th so continue to

pray for him and his doctors and nurses.

Please pray for the repose of the soul of Marcie Craig, a very dear friend of SK Joe Mock who

passed away.

Pray for the repose of the soul of Dick Seegmiller, father of SK Bob Seegmiller who passed to

his eternal reward, and pray for comfort for the extended Seegmiller family.

Good of the Order (Cont’d)