Paladin THE Knights of Columbus Arden/Carmichael Council 4970 District 9 – Division 4 Serving St. Ignatius of Loyola and Our Lady of the Assumption Parishes MEMORIAL DAY Excerpted by Grand Knight- Miguel Sabral THE ROOTS OF MEMORIAL DAY DATE BACK TO 1866 WHEN WOMEN IN BOTH THE NORTH AND THE SOUTH BEGAN GATHERINGS TO HONOR THOSE KILLED IN THE CIVIL WAR BY PLACING FLOWERS ON THEIR GRAVES. ONE OF THE FIRST “DECORATION DAY”, AS ITS SOMETIME CALLED, TO PLACE IN A SOUTHERN CEMETERY OF THE UNION, AND WHEN THE WOMEN PLACING FLOWERS SAW THE NEGLECTED GRAVES OF THE UNION SOLDIERS, THEY MADE A POINT TO PLACE FLOWERS ON THEIR GRAVES TOO. IT WAS THE FIRST OF MANY ACTS THAT WOULD START HEALING THAT TERRIBLE WOUND. IT WASN’T UNTIL AFTER WORLD WAR I, THAT THE MEMORIAL CEREMONIES WERE EXPANDED TO HONOR THOSE WHO DIED IN ALL AMERICAN WARS. MEMORIAL DAY OR DECORATIAL DAY WAS DECLARED A NATIONAL HOLIDAY IN 1971 AND PLACED ON THE LAST MONDAY IN MAY. AT THE FIRST MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY HELD IN ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY, SMALL FLAGES WERE PLACED AT EVERY MARKER, STARTING A TRADITION THAT IS CARRIED ON THIS DAY. LETS ALL JOIN TOGETHER ON THIS MEMORIAL DAY AT 3:00 P.M. TO CONTEMPLATE THE COST OF OUR FREEDOM…FREEDOM OF SPEECH…TO VOTE…TO LIVE, TO TRAVEL IN THIS GREAT NATION…FREEDOM TO BE ANYTHING WE CHOOSE TO BE…FREEDOM TO DREAM…BECAUSE THAT WE ARE AMERICANS AND WE COME TOGETHER, TO HONOR THOSE WHO HAVE GIVEN THEIR ALL. MAY 2020 VOLUME 20 • NUMBER 11 Program Directors Sr. Program Director Jerry Butler (916-642-2904) FAITH Bruce Collins (916-515-1987) FAMILY Shawn Herrick (916-607-0404) COMMUNITY Chuck Cuny (916-971-1751) LIFE Peter Mendenhall (916-616-6941) John Mizerak (916-332-5511) COUNCIL AFFAIRS Will Friesen (916-0225-2440) Selected Service Committees Parish Liaisons SI: Mike Fazio (973-747-6007) OLA: Mike Dougherty (916-470-7599) Youth Loren Wallin (916-723-2970) Membership Director Joe Kievernagel (916-487-7029) Membership Committee Ken Macdonald (916-631-0774) Public Relations Gene Gobbo (916-283-5223) [email protected]Paladin Editor Peter Mendenhall(916-616-6941) Photographer Jerry Marenich(916-514-8027) Website kofc4970.com Will Friesen (916-0225-2440)
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Paladin THE
Knights of Columbus Arden/Carmichael Council 4970 District 9 – Division 4
Serving St. Ignatius of Loyola and Our Lady of the Assumption Parishes
MEMORIAL DAY Excerpted by Grand Knight- Miguel Sabral
THE ROOTS OF MEMORIAL DAY DATE BACK TO 1866 WHEN WOMEN IN BOTH THE NORTH AND THE SOUTH BEGAN GATHERINGS TO HONOR THOSE KILLED IN THE CIVIL WAR BY PLACING FLOWERS ON THEIR GRAVES. ONE OF THE FIRST “DECORATION DAY”, AS ITS SOMETIME CALLED, TO PLACE IN A SOUTHERN CEMETERY OF THE UNION, AND WHEN THE WOMEN PLACING FLOWERS SAW THE NEGLECTED GRAVES OF THE UNION SOLDIERS, THEY MADE A POINT TO PLACE FLOWERS ON THEIR GRAVES TOO. IT WAS THE FIRST OF MANY ACTS THAT WOULD START HEALING THAT TERRIBLE WOUND. IT WASN’T UNTIL AFTER WORLD WAR I, THAT THE MEMORIAL CEREMONIES WERE EXPANDED TO HONOR THOSE WHO DIED IN ALL AMERICAN WARS. MEMORIAL DAY OR DECORATIAL DAY WAS DECLARED A NATIONAL HOLIDAY IN 1971 AND PLACED ON THE LAST MONDAY IN MAY. AT THE FIRST MEMORIAL DAY CEREMONY HELD IN ARLINGTON NATIONAL CEMETERY, SMALL FLAGES WERE PLACED AT EVERY MARKER, STARTING A TRADITION THAT IS CARRIED ON THIS DAY. LETS ALL JOIN TOGETHER ON THIS MEMORIAL DAY AT 3:00 P.M. TO CONTEMPLATE THE COST OF OUR FREEDOM…FREEDOM OF SPEECH…TO VOTE…TO LIVE, TO TRAVEL IN THIS GREAT NATION…FREEDOM TO BE ANYTHING WE CHOOSE TO BE…FREEDOM TO DREAM…BECAUSE THAT WE ARE AMERICANS AND WE COME TOGETHER, TO HONOR THOSE WHO HAVE GIVEN THEIR ALL.
MAY 2020 VOLUME 20 • NUMBER 11
Program Directors Sr. Program Director
Jerry Butler (916-642-2904) FAITH
Bruce Collins (916-515-1987)
FAMILY Shawn Herrick (916-607-0404)
COMMUNITY
Chuck Cuny (916-971-1751)
LIFE Peter Mendenhall (916-616-6941)
John Mizerak (916-332-5511)
COUNCIL AFFAIRS Will Friesen (916-0225-2440)
Selected Service Committees Parish Liaisons
SI: Mike Fazio (973-747-6007) OLA: Mike Dougherty (916-470-7599)
Youth Loren Wallin (916-723-2970)
Membership Director Joe Kievernagel (916-487-7029)
Names on the sick/distress list are removed after being on the list for more than one year. Names may be reinstated simply by contacting Peter Mendenhall at 916- 616-6941, or by personal request at any meeting. Some very long-term entries (marked with an asterisk) will remain since they are known special cases. Names will continue to be removed each month as their anniversary occurs.
Brothers, families and friends listed below will be remembered during our
business meetings:
Aborted Children All Caregivers of the sick
Dominic (brother of Mario)
Barbara (daughter-in-law of Tony) Patrick (son of Jerry Butler)
Milt Amaral Ryan Bird (Zerilli family)*
Don Cotton Rick Di Regelo* Ray Fischbach
Dick Hill* Joe Kievernagel*
Bob Kelnhofer’s grandson Chuck Mentzer (uncle of John Bartel)
Rick Mocerin Thomas Nguyen
Chris Obodoefuma (dec). Mario La Schiazza
Michael (grandson of Dcn. Larry)* John Storelli Patty Kochis
Lady Knights:
Olivia Massetti (dec) Gloria Mettigan (dec)
Barbara Wroblicky
To report illness or death contact Fraternal Committee
GK Miguel Sabral
SAINT IGNATIUS BIBLE STUDY CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE!
The Men's Bible Study meets the first and third Wednesday of the month at Saint Ignatius in the Rose Room (across from the Small Chapel inside Church) from 7-8 p.m. Please come join us. For more information, contact Mike Fazio ([email protected]; 973-747-6007) or Rich Romo ([email protected])
LUNCHEON Jean Gobbo- Ladies Program
Ladies: because of the virus quarantine, there was no luncheon in April. We hope to continue again in May. If anyone needs anything feel free to let me know. My number is 916-283-5223. For your information, Christ the King outdoor stations are available. Stay safe, and know you are all in our prayers. God Bless.
SAINT IGNATIUS WORK CREW CANCELLED UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE!
PLEASE CONSIDER THIS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY
Council 4970 has initiated a work crew designed to handle light-duty tasks at St. Ignatius parish on the second Saturday morning of each month. Outdoor tasks are being developed by Fr. Chuck Tilley, SJ, who is the associate pastor. Two one-hour shifts are scheduled: 7-8 a.m. and 8-9 a.m. Plan to show up with work tools (shovel, rake, hoe, etc.); gloves; hat; sunscreen; and drinking water. For further details, please contact Mike Fazio at [email protected] or Dan Aseltine at [email protected]
Fr. Eduino Silveira (916-481-5115) [email protected] Deputy Grand Knight
Jerry Butler (916-642-2904) Financial Secretary
Dcn. Larry Niekamp (916-962-1324) Chancellor
Dan Aseltine (510-381-1357) Warden
Rick Di Regolo (916-966-1654) Guards
Bill Davis (916-944-1348) Treasurer
Steve Millner (916-502-3162) Recorder
TBD Advocate
Todd Wilson (916-961-2761) Lecturer
Gary Mello (916-996-7438) Trustees
Joe Romanazzi (916-965-4633) Peter Kilkenny (916-692-5446)
Don Cotton (916-849-2288) District Deputy - District 9
John O’Donnell (916-961-4757) Insurance Field Agent
Greg Bronson (530-503-7473)
RECCOMENDED SLATE OF OFFICERS FOR 2020-2021 From the Trustees
Grand Knight Jerry Butler Chaplin Fr. Eduino Silveria Deputy Grand Knight Josh Figueroa Chancellor Brandon Glass Warden Rick Di Regolo Recorder Tim Spinelli Treasurer Steve Millner Financial Secretary* Deacon Larry Niekamp Advocate Todd Wilson Lecture* Dan Aseltine Trustee 1 year Peter Kilkenny Trustee 2 year Joe Romanazzi Trustee 3 year Miguel Sabral Inside Guard Ben Dougherty Outside Guard Bill Davis District Deputy John O’Donnell Field Agent * Greg Broson
*appointed NOTE: These are only recommendations. Nominations from the floor are welcome and will be voted upon!
Deacon Lawrence Klimecki Satan must have been pleased with himself. Imagine this embodiment of evil, the father of lies, a murderer from the beginning, smiling in satisfaction as Jesus dies on the cross. It was the devil's greatest triumph, he thwarted God's plan to save mankind. Ever since the beginning of all things, he hated this creature God had created from the dust of the earth. This man and woman of flesh had cost him everything and his sole purpose for existence became a mission to separate man from God. The devil tried to tempt the Holy One Himself, when that didn't work Satan turned to the followers of Jesus. He had better luck there. He succeeded in getting Judas to betray his Lord, and then tormented Judas with such guilt that the betrayer hanged himself. The devil was then able to get Simon, to deny that he even knew who this Jesus was. The devil delighted in all that followed. A trial that convicted Jesus on the testimony of two liars, pawns of the devil, a sentence of death, the pain and suffering, the torture of the Savior, must have pleased Satan no end. Finally, Jesus is executed in the most humiliating way possible, as a common criminal, crucified between two thieves. Surely, thought the evil one, God had been thwarted. There would be no salvation for man. After all, he, the devil, was the prince of this world. He held man firmly in his grasp and would not let him go. The “Savior of the World” was dead, how could He now usher in the Kingdom of God? At the very least, God would have to come up with a better plan. And so the devil sat back, very pleased with himself. His realm of the damned would continue to grow, Heaven would be empty and God would know the pain of the loneliness that He had sentenced Satan to. But then, something was not quite right. An uneasiness that the Liar could not shake crept over him. Far off at the edge of his realm, he heard a noise. It was soft at first, but grew louder. Angels, those spirits that refused to join him in his rebellion so long ago, were singing “Alleluia!” The smile fell from his face as he heard a booming echo throughout Sheol. The booming continued until at last the gates of Hell crashed down, trampled underfoot by the Messiah. The Savior, anointed by the Holy Spirit, came not as a damned soul, but as a King shining with the uncreated light of God. And Satan, perhaps for the first time, was afraid. The Resurrection of Jesus is the fulfillment of all of God's promises to us. Not even a spirit, whose sole purpose is to separate us from God, can thwart that. God has promised us eternal life in the Kingdom to come, with Jesus as our King. And nothing, no evil power, no enemy of God can prevent that from happening. We know how the story ends, we win. Pax vobiscum deaconlawrence.com
Hello from your brothers in Council 4970 of the Knights of Columbus.
Deacon Larry, Financial Secretary, here. In these strange and uncertain times, we are trying to maintain contact with all our members. We have chosen to use Flocknotes for our email and text
messages.
In this, our first message, I begin with the most important question: Do you need help? Do you need food? Do you need assistance to get food or medicine? Please, if you do, click on Reply and let me
know. We are brothers and we will help you.
If you would like more information about Flocknotes, go to flocknotes.com.
JOE’S CAFÉ…Stop by for a tasty bit! Joe Romanazzi, Past Grand Knight
Is there a Doctor in the House?
We rely on the expertise of medical doctors to help us recover from injuries, illnesses, and diseases. But, did you know that the Catholic Church also has a group of specialists that are called Doctors of the Church? This title (in Latin, Doctor means “teacher”) is given by the Catholic Church to extraordinary saints recognized as having made significant contributions to theology or doctrine through their research, studies or writings. These Doctors treat the spiritual needs of the Catholic Church and are revered for the defense and explanation of the truths of the Catholic faith. Their writings and preaching are considered useful to Christians in any age of the church.
Thirty-six (36) holy men and women have received the official designation of Doctors of the Church bestowed upon them by various Popes over the centuries. They are St. Ambrose, St. Jerome, St. Augustine, Pope St. Gregory the Great, St. Athanasius, St. Basil the Great, St. Gregory Nazianzus, St. John Chrysostom, St. Ephraem, St. Hilary of Poitiers, St. Cyril of Jerusalem, St. Cyril of Alexandria, Pope St. Leo the Great, St. Peter Chrysologus, St. Isidore, St. Bede the Venerable, St. John Damascene, St. Peter Damian, St. Anselm, St. Bernard of Clairvaux, St. Anthony of Padua, St. Albertus Magnus, St. Bonaventure, St. Thomas Aquinas, St. Catherine of Siena, St. Teresa of Avila, St. Peter Canisius, St. John of the Cross, St. Robert Bellarmine, St. Lawrence of Brindisi, St. Francis de Sales, St. Alphonsus Liguori, St. Therese of Lisieux, St. John of Avila, St. Hildegard of Bingen, and St. Gregory of Narek.
In the 1736 edition of Poor Richard’s Almanac, Benjamin Franklin wrote, “God heals, and the doctor takes the fee”. This influential Founding Father of our country recognized that Jesus Christ is Our Divine Physician. Also known as God MD in Heavenly circles, His Amazing Grace heals our bodies, our souls, and our spirit. Christ performed numerous healing miracles during his life. He offered healing to everyone and when challenged remarked, “Healthy people don’t need a doctor, but sick people do. I did not come to call the righteous but sinners” (Mark 2:17).
My Brothers, Our Divine Physician loves to make house calls to relieve our pain and suffering and has been doing so through the ages. All it takes is an open and honest conversation with Him and a willingness to accept His peace, joy and freedom. He offers encouragement and compassion and his bed-side manner can’t be beat. Happily, people in need are always able to consult with God MD at any hour of the day or night. No appointments are ever necessary, no co-payments are ever required, and best of all He is accepting new patients… The Doctor is in, no waiting!
EXEMPLIFICATION NEWS During the first-ever, online exemplification of the now combined three degrees, sponsored by the Supreme Council on April 16, we welcomed one new member into Council 4970 and celebrated the advancement of five current brothers. Brother Brandon Glass is the new member of our council. The brothers who advanced to the third degree are: Fr. Charles Tilley, SJ; Timothy Spinelli; John Gerges; Stuart Figeroid; and Michael Profumo.
Congratulations to all! For those brothers who have not received their third-degree, the Supreme Council is offering additional online exemplifications this week and next. If you have not yet been contacted or have not yet replied, just press the reply button below to let our Financial Secretary know, and we'll help you get registered.
Today’s VeteranOfTheDay is Navy Veteran Joseph Kievernagel, who served on the USS Forrestal during the July 29, 1967, fire.
Joseph Kievernagel enlisted in the Navy while living in Modesto, California in July 1964. After completing basic training at San Diego Naval Center, he attended the yeoman class “A” school. His first assignment was in the weapons department of the administrative office at Naval Air Station Cecil Field, Florida. For his work there, Kievernagel promoted to petty officer second class in October 1966.
With the escalation of conflict in Vietnam, Kievernagel became the petty officer in the administrative department for Attack Squadron 46. He served aboard the USS Forrestal in the Gulf of Tonkin. After docking briefly in the Philippines in mid-July 1967, the USS Forrestal arrived at Yankee Station. Naval aircraft carried out bombing missions in North Vietnam from this coordinate point. On July 29, 1967, as the attack squadron’s aircraft prepared to carry out an air raid when, an explosion rocked the flight deck. The explosion heavily damaged the ship’s lower decks, killing 134 members of the crew. The explosion and ensuing fire destroyed or damaged 61 of the squadron’s planes. The incident was the worst loss of life on a U.S. naval ship since World War II.
As part of the attack squadron’s administrative department, Kievernagel’s unit handled both correspondence to Naval Headquarters and the personal correspondence of those killed in the explosion or during rescue attempts. In September 1967, he received a commendation for his dedication to duty in the aftermath of the tragedy. Kievernagel later returned to Cecil Field and was put in charge of the administrative office for Attack Squadron 46. He later was transferred to the Naval Reserves in July 1968 and, after two years, was honorably discharged in July 1970. For his service onboard the USS Forrestal, Kievernagel received the Vietnam Service Medal with a bronze star.
Kievernagel joined the Veterans of the Foreign Wars in the 1980s and served as a hospitality chairman for six years. He also helped with the VFW’s Buddy Poppy program, which oversees the creation of memorial poppies by disabled Veterans to provide financial assistance to needy Veterans. Additionally, Kievernagel is an active member of the Knights of Columbus in Sacramento, California, frequently participating in council charity events and serving as a mentor to younger Knights.Thank you for your service!
*****A PALADIN SPECIAL REPORT ***** Congratulations and Happy 60th Anniversary!
May 10, 2020 marks the Diamond Anniversary of Arden-Carmichael Council 4970. A wonderful thing happened sixty years ago. It was on May 10, 1960, that the original group of fifty-six dedicated members joined together to form Arden-Carmichael Council 4970. In all those years we have cared for and served thousands of God’s people. We have raised and donated hundreds of thousands of dollars for the benefit of our parishes and various non-profit, non-denominational organizations. Our Council achievements has been recognized numerous times by the State and Supreme Offices of the Knights of Columbus. These achievements could not have been possible without those Brothers that went before us nor without the hard work of our current 160 plus Council members and their families. They say that Diamonds are forever. So, it is with our Council Brothers and Lady Knights. We have been together through thick and thin. We have experienced good times and bad, joys and sorrows. We have formed many friendships and shared memories galore. Our Brotherhood is solid and shiny as a brilliant diamond. The secret to our Council’s success is based on our enduring love and commitment to our Divine Lord and His Church, and to providing services which honor and give glory to Him. We are proud of our 60 years of giving happiness, love, loyalty and service to others. We are proud of our 60 years of helping Christ in His mission while at the same time honoring the fraternal ideals proclaimed by our founder, Venerable Father Michael J. McGivney. We are proud of our 60 years of moving forward, in charity, unity, fraternity and patriotism. Brothers, let’s bow our heads in prayer, then raise our glasses for a toast. We pray that our Blessed Mother Mary will now and forever protect and guide us in the continued success of our Council and of our programs and activities. We pray that the Lord will gift our Council with many more years of good fortune. May He grant good health and happiness to our Knights, Lady Knights and all the families of Council 4970. Amen. Our toast are words from Hellen Keller who said, “The best and most beautiful things in the world cannot be seen or touched; they must be felt.” Happy 60 Whole Years of Being Awesome and May the Souls of All Our Departed Brother Knights Rest in Peace! Here, Here, and Clink, Clink.
Every year Sacramento Stand Down provides direct services to nearly 300 homeless and at-risk Veterans throughout Sacramento County. Our Veterans now face strains and hardships that are making their life all the more difficult. Veterans who already pushed to the financial brink are now facing an impossible task. Find the essentials of everyday life, if they can afford to pay the increased cost of ride-sharing because they now have to visit 3 or 4 stores to find a dozen eggs or a loaf of bread. Or pay the increased/inflated cost of these items on their already stretched to the limit budget. Our Veterans, who were termed at-risk of becoming homeless, are now facing what they were so desperately trying to avoid, a life of homelessness. A life that no Veteran deserves. Every member of our shared community is impacted by COVID-19; this is a fact that we are all facing. What is so very scary is the lasting effect for those on the cusp of homelessness and labeled at-risk. A new battle is being waged at these Veteran's doorstep, their enemy is homelessness, and their weapon of choice is fear.
Today’s VeteranOfTheDay is Air Force Veteran Anthony Carvelli, who worked on aircraft and mechanical maintenance during a career spanning 41 years. Anthony Carvelli grew up in Brooklyn, New York and after graduating high school, he enlisted in the Air Force in 1951. Following basic training, he went to Keesler Air Force Base, Mississippi, to attend an electronics training school. Afterward, Carvelli deployed to Tachikawa Air Force Base in Tokyo, Japan, in 1952. During the Korean airlift, he worked on the repair and maintenance of radar systems for C-54 and C-124 aircraft.
After returning to the U.S. in 1954, Carvelli transferred to the Air Force Reserve and served on numerous bases as a maintenance worker for aircraft. At Maxwell AFB, Alabama, he worked on the radar systems of KC-97 refueling planes. He later went to Floyd Bennett Naval Air Station, New York, to work on airborne radar and radio systems of C-119 aircraft.
In the 1960s, Carvelli served at Stewart, Bolling and Mitchell AFBs, working on planes in the 336th Military Airlift Squadron. While at Stewart, Carvelli’s unit deployed to Elmendorf Air Force Base, Alaska, to assist in recovery efforts following the “Good Friday Earthquake” of March 27, 1964. He later went to England and supported refueling planes at Mildenhall Air Base.
Following the January 1968 USS Pueblo incident, Carvelli went active. He deployed to Kunsan AFB, South Korea, in anticipation of military conflict. Carvelli was the shop chief, working on F-100 aircraft. After release of the USS Pueblo crew in December 1968, Carvelli returned to the U.S. and went to Hamilton Air Base, California. He served as branch chief over all avionics shops on C-124 and C-130 aircraft.
Carvelli later worked at Mather AFB as the avionics branch chief of KC-135 tanker aircraft and at McClellan AFB as the manager of the management and procedures aircraft maintenance division for Fourth Air Force. He retired from the Air Force Reserve in 1992 as a chief master sergeant. Carvelli advises military retirees with Medicare on TriCare for Life and the military pharmacy program. Additionally, he serves as a volunteer at the Military Retiree Office in Sacramento, California, and with the Knights of Columbus. Thank you for your service!
Surprise endings…. 1. Where there's a will, I want to be in it. 2. The last thing I want to do is hurt you. But it's still on my list. 3. Since light travels faster than sound, some people appear bright until you hear them speak. 4. If I agreed with you, we'd both be wrong. 5. I didn't say it was your fault, I said I was blaming you. 6. You do not need a parachute to skydive. You only need a parachute to skydive twice. 7. I used to be indecisive. Now I'm not so sure.. 8. To be sure of hitting the target, shoot first and call whatever you hit the target. 9. You're never too old to learn something stupid. 10. I'm supposed to respect my elders, but it’s getting harder and harder for me to find one now.
CALENDAR OF EVENTS—MAY NOTE; ALL ITEMS IN BLUE ARE CONDITIONAL UPON QUARENTINES 7 National Day of Prayer 10 Mother’s Day 12 Pre-Meeting Dinner; 6:30 - St. John Hall, OLA 12 Business Meeting; 7:30-St. John Hall, OLA TBD Ladies Luncheon- 25 Memorial Day 26 Planning Meeting –7:30- St. John Hall OLA
