Charity – Unity – Fraternity - Patriotism 1 KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS St. Genevieve Council 13969 www.kofc13969.com November 2016 GRAND KNIGHT’S MESSAGE Council Officers 2016-2017 Grand Knight Jaime Flores 993-8634 [email protected]Deputy Grand Knight Kerry Morley 801-870-6002 [email protected]Chancellor Johnny Houghtaling 575-222-3191 Recorder Bob Ponzini 719-291-5665 [email protected]Financial Secretary Jaime Rivera 644-6942 [email protected]Treasurer Al Lopez 575-635-3808 [email protected]Lecturer Raymond Narvaez 635-6885 [email protected]Advocate Lucio Tellez 523-1237 [email protected]Warden Ruben Salcido 202-9133 [email protected]Inside Guard Joe Tapia 575-649-6525 Outside Guard Alberto Grijalva 571-5211 Trustees Bill Klement 640-7881 Rich Archuleta 640-6659 Andres Garcia 993-9643 District Deputy Rich Archuleta 640-6649 Service Program Directors 2016-17 Program Director Bob Ponzini 719-291-5665 [email protected]Church Director DaveKenny 636-4455 davidtkenny@ centurylink.net Council Director Jesus Frietze 649-5407 [email protected]Community Director Joe Tapia 575-649-6525 Family Director Johnny Houghtaling 575-222-3191 Youth Director Jaime Flores 993-8634 Membership Al Lopez 635-380 Special Olympics Jaime Flores/AlbertoGrijalva Pro Life Couple Harold & Marge Beeson 575-635-0120 [email protected]Brothers, Ladies and Family Members, Congratulations to Brother Dan Seltzer, Fred Myers and Samuel Gonzales for taking the next step toward full knighthood. They received their Formation Degree (2 nd Degree) on October 22, 2016. I still am encouraging all our 1 st Degree Brothers to take the next step and receive the Formation Degree. We will keep you posted of any upcoming degrees should you be interested in your journey to full Knighthood. I would like to thank all the Brothers, Ladies, and family members for supporting and helping out with our Mega Bingo Fundraiser and Pancake Breakfast in the month of October. Both were very successful. Thank you for your time, talents and generosity. As we celebrate Veteran’s Day on Friday, November 11, 2016, please keep all our veterans in your prayers. GOD BLESS AMERICA and God Bless all the men and women who have served and are now serving in our Armed Forces. Happy Veteran’s Day to each and every one. Happy Thanksgiving. Lady Cecilia and I will keep you and your families in our thoughts and prayers. Let us be thankful for all the blessings that we have received. May God bless you all, Jaime M. Flores, Grand Knight
Brothers, Ladies and Family Members, Congratulations to Brother Dan Seltzer, Fred Myers and Samuel Gonzales for taking the next step toward full knighthood. They received their Formation Degree (2nd Degree) on October 22, 2016. I still am encouraging all our 1st Degree Brothers to take the next step and receive the Formation Degree. We will keep you posted of any upcoming degrees should you be interested in your journey to full Knighthood. I would like to thank all the Brothers, Ladies, and family members for supporting and helping out with our Mega Bingo Fundraiser and Pancake Breakfast in the month of October. Both were very successful. Thank you for your time, talents and generosity. As we celebrate Veteran’s Day on Friday, November 11, 2016, please keep all our veterans in your prayers. GOD BLESS AMERICA and God Bless all the men and women who have served and are now serving in our Armed Forces. HappyVeteran’sDaytoeachandeveryone.Happy Thanksgiving. Lady Cecilia and I will keep you and your families in our thoughts and prayers. Let us be thankful for all the blessings that we have received. May God bless you all, Jaime M. Flores, Grand Knight
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COUNCIL/COMMUNITY/CHURCH – Annual Mega Bingo Fundraiser for Charity: On Sat Oct 1st, we held our annual Mega Bingo fundraiser for local charities. Our list of charities includes St.
Genevieve Church, El Caldito Soup Kitchen, Las Cruces Catholic School, LC Special Olympics, Boys & Girls Club of LC, Casa de Peregrinos Food Bank, Scholarships for Students Entering College, Aid to Seminarians, United in Ministry, St. Genevieve Youth Group, and St. Vincent de Paul. This fundraiser requires a lot of work, from a lot of Knights and Ladies. But through these profits, our little council reaches deep into the community with critical financial support. Our hard-earned funds help a lot of people! We took a lot of pictures…if you volunteered to help at the Mega Bingo, you probably will find your photo.
Fred Myers, Bob Ponzini & Delia Narvaez Rick Kocab & Danny Bustamante Delia, Fred, Danny, & GK Jaime Flores Prepare red chile the day before mix the (very hot) red chile prepare the pork for Saturday’s menu
Lucio Tellez, Fred Myers & Mike Ybarra The Vasquez family Austin, Brandi, Adam This is Latson Munn & his friend Dennis checked customers in at the door & Lexi working at the dessert booth Cordova. They were everywhere helping us.
The Ladies Auxiliary made over $600 Kerry Morley, Bob Ponzini Bill Klement Our head money counter, Rich Archuleta, selling desserts and drinks & Al Lopez manned the main money booth checking in Jesus Frietze’s kitchen receipts
Brother Andres Garcia & his daughter Joe Tapia, Jaime Rivera, & Rick Kocab Brother Rudy Torres is an expert at Veronica were mainstays in the kitchen prepared salads in the kitchen flipping hamburgers at the grill outside
The Crew on the Floor: It takes a lot of hard-working people on the floor to serve our 350 customers. This year we got a lot of help from newcomers… Adam Vasquez and his family and the “dynamic duo” of Latson Munn and Dennis Cordova, who were everywhere. Latson and Dennis even stayed late to mop the floors after the event. This important job often gets overlooked! Photos are below.
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More Workers on the Floor: The St. Genevieve Bingo workers sold the money trees and the extra packets on the floor. Our council and ladies auxiliary members provided the rest of the labor. There was lots of activity: greeting and seating the 350 guest players, providing a full menu of food, raffling off and handing out numerous door prizes, and just providing an environment of fun for ourselves and our customers. We had door prizes that included two television sets, two bicycles, a portable oven and numerous bingo bags. Our food menu included enchiladas, burritos, and Brother Rudy’s hamburgers. More photos of our Brothers at work appear below.
Mega Bingo Chairman Al Lopez talks Brothers Gilbert Perez and Sal Estrada New Bro Latson Munn worked while his To a player all the way from Roswell chat at the “Money Tree” Table Grandmother & Wife played Bingo!
PKG Jesus Frietze & Brother Eloy Martinez Brothers Fred Myers and Mike Ybarra Brother David Lerma was the caller sold food tickets to the customers welcomed guests at the front door for most of the Mega Bingo games
“Faces in the Crowd”: We went through the crowd at the Mega Bingo and stopped to take interesting photos. Here are some of the enjoyable shots that we captured.
Fr. Rogelio was there to encourage us and One of our senior Brothers, retired Deacon Chief Cook Joe Tapia takes a minute To lead us in prayer before the event Arturo Narvaez was there to help to enjoy one of his delicious burritos
A very happy customer Mrs. Latson Munn & Latson’s grandmother, GK Jaime Flores asked all the Brothers poses with her new bicycle Mrs. Elvira Trujillo, enjoyed the game. to come up on the stage.
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COMMUNITY/COUNCIL/CHURCH/LIFE – 2016 Las Cruces Area Blue Mass: The Blue Mass was held on Thursday September 12th at 6PM at IHM Cathedral. Bishop Oscar Cantu was the celebrant at a Mass honoring our police, firefighters and law enforcement personnel and their families. This year, our council was the co-host with Basilica de San Albino Council 15578. District Deputy Richard Archuleta planned and directed the effort. Our Brothers assisted, and members of the Catholic Daughters helped to prepare and serve the refreshments. The family of Bros Matt and Dan Seltzer provided music. The activity was covered by the local press, and many of our members attended. Pictures follow.
The 4th Degree Honor Guard The Honor Guard at the Blue Mass Bros Matt & Dan Seltzer & Family Members
The entire group, after the Dinner Prayer Family Director Johnny Houghtaling & Lisa The Food Line, full of eager eaters
Fr. Rogelio & Anne Morely Sir Knights Jim Glasscock & Andres Garcia Al Lopez socializing with Jim Glasscock
FAMILY/COUNCIL/YOUTH/LIFE – Family Unity Night: We had our regular, monthly, Family Unity Night on Wednesday, October 19th. As always, it was an enjoyable evening of socializing with many friends, while breaking bread together. New Family Director Johnny Houghtaling and his wife Lisa were there, as was new Brother Jim Lawrence. If you have not attended one of our “third Wednesday of the month” potluck dinners, please come by next month. You will have a good time and will have the opportunity to sample some authentic New Mexico cooking.
PWID/SPECIAL OLYMPICS – Special Olympics State Competition in Las Cruces: The Color Corp from St. Michael the Archangel Assembly 3330, presented the Colors for the Opening Ceremonies of the Special Olympics, at the Las Cruces Convention Center on October 28th. The Color Corp consisted of CCC Andy Garcia, DM Kerry Morley, FN Jim Glasscock, Alberto Grijalva, and Ricky Medina. Brother Alberto Grijalva is the Chairman of the PWID Committee for the Council and a member of the Color Corp and Honor Guard of Assembly 3330. The Basketball and Bowling Competition took place in Las Cruces on Saturday the 29th of October, with Closing Ceremonies and a Victory Dance Saturday night at the Las Cruces Convention Center.
Frm Lft: SK’s Jim Glasscock, Alberto Grijalva, The Flags are Posted by Sir The Podium at the Opening Ceremonies Ricky Medina, Kerry Morley & Andy Garcia Knights Ricky Medina & Alberto Grijalva of the Special Olympics
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COUNCIL/COMMUNITY/FAMILY/CHURCH – Council Pancake Breakfast Fundraiser: As reported by GK Jaime Flores this fall, there is a need for some additional fundraising in order to meet our council expenditures. All of the net profit from our Mega Bingo (typically about $11,000 yearly) goes directly to local charities. A report by the Grand Knight and the Trustees indicated that the projected shortfall for the coming year is approximately $1500. This amount is needed to balance the 2016-17 budget and to purchase some badly-needed kitchen equipment. New equipment is needed so that our excellent kitchen crew can do their job properly for the parish, community and council when we support many events at the Parish Hall. GK Jaime Flores suggested that we sponsor a pancake breakfast. Our first breakfast was held on Sunday, Oct 23 from 8AM to 12N. Approximately 20 Knights and 10 Ladies volunteered to help. Bros Raymond Narvaez and Stephen Elchlepp proposed that we take donations to deliver plates to the homeless at the Community of Hope..50 donated plates from the pancake breakfast were delivered to the Gospel Rescue Mission! On Sunday, many parishioners, knights and their families came to support us and to enjoy a morning of good food and good company.
Bro Alberto Grijalva advertised the Bros Eloy Martinez, Lucio Tellez & Al Bros Ruben Salcido & Jaime Rivera event at all Masses on Sunday Lopez taking tickets at the door at the K of C Information Table
Bros Alberto, Rick Kocab & Fred Myers Ladies Marcella Montoya, Cecilia Flores, Bros Sam Gonzales, Richard Archuleta, relax for a minute in the kitchen Rebecca Archuleta & Kathie Lopez & Vic Montoya were the chief cooks
Bro Kerry Morley helped to serve Bros Fred Myers & Ray Fajardo This is Bro Jim Lawrence. This was his The breakfasts to customers also helped serving the pancakes first pancake breakfast with us!
Bros Navor Chavez & Alberto Grijalva As he often does, Bro Ray Fajardo is Brother Daniel Seltzer and his family delivering meals to the homeless mopping up at the end of the day came to enjoy a good meal
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INSURANCE AGENT’S MESSAGE
LTC Is an Important Piece of the Puzzle
There are many financial consultants and retirement authorities who emphasize the need for a long-term care (LTC) product for estate preservation and family protection. While many commercial life insurance companies have gotten out of the long-term care business, the Knights of Columbus considers LTC a very important piece of the family protection puzzle. The Order has been actively offering our members this product for nearly 15 years without a premium increase on current policyholders. Members who wisely purchased an LTC plan from the Knights in 2000 are still paying the same premiums today. Even better, our LTC coverage is backed by the full strength of the Order, which remains rooted in our strong Catholic values. Talk about stability when it counts.
If we have not spoken about your need for LTC coverage in your family portfolio, please take some time out of your schedule to meet with me.
Remember, long-term care policies are underwritten based on your health, and you most likely will never be any healthier than you are today.
Matthew Seltzer (575) 936-7181
____________________________ MEMBERSHIP/COUNCIL/COMMUNITY – 1st Degree Exemplification: We conducted our usual,1st Degree Exemplification on Tues, Oct 18. We had a total of 4 candidates: 2 new Brothers from Newman Center, 1 from San Albino, and 1 from St. Genevieve’s. Our new member is Sam Gonzales, who is a friend of Bro Ruben Salcido. Sam is a manager at McDonald’s and has already helped cook at our October Pancake Breakfast. Welcome, Brother Sam!
Sam Gonzales & Sponsor Ruben Salcido
NEWS ABOUT TONI FRIETZE: We have all been praying for Lady Toni Frietze, the wife of Past Grand Knight Jesus Frietze, during her wait for a kidney transplant. In early October, she had a successful kidney transplant operation at the Mayo Clinic in Phoenix. She is presently doing well, and is recovering from the surgery. We all have heard of the outstanding work that is done at the Mayo Clinic, and the doctors there will be working with her for about one more month. She is scheduled to return home to Las Cruces, and we are all anxious for our friend to be back with us! Please continue praying for Toni and Jesus as they proceed through Toni’s recovery.
Toni and Jesus Frietze ___________________________________ 4th Degree News: Are you a 3rd Degree Knight in good standing? If so, consider joining the St. Michael the Archangel Assembly 3330. The 4th degree is the final degree in the Knights of Columbus and is the “Patriotic Degree”. Just fill out a 4th degree membership form so it can be taken to the Assembly meeting for approval. It is best to do this way before you even have an exemplification date so all the paperwork is ready. Form 4’s will be available at all Council meetings, see Kerry Morley or Jim Glasscock for one anytime. The next 4th Degree Exemplification will be January 21st 2017 at St. Genevieve’s Parish Hall. Get your application in now so there is no delay. _______________________________________ Football Frenzy For those who purchased a 2016 Football Frenzy game card, the 1st week has started October 30, 2016. Pull out your cards and follow the random teams on it and add the final scores to determine the total points. Results are normally posted on Tuesday or Wednesday on www.NMKOFC.org.
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NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS We celebrate ten birthdays in November. They are: Margaret Chavez – Nov 22, Ray Fajardo – Nov 18, Andres Garcia – Nov 30, Sam Gonzales – Nov 4, Johnny Houghtaling – Nov 10, Jane Madrid – Nov 2, Joe Meier – Nov 20, Marcella Montoya – Nov 8, Ray Narvaez – Nov 10, and Adam Vasquez – Nov 16. Happy Birthday to all of them!
Top Row: Margaret Chavez, Ray Fajardo, and Andres Garcia Middle Row: Sam Gonzales, Johnny Houghtaling, and Jane Madrid Bottom Row: Joe Meier, Marcella Montoya, Ray Narvaez, and Adam Vasquez NOVEMBER ANNIVERSARIES There are fourteen Brother Knights in our council who took their 1st Degrees in November. Some have many years of service, and others are new to our Brotherhood. They are: Richard Archuleta – 8 yrs of service, Navor Chavez - 11 yrs, Dave Kenny – 2 yrs, Al Lopez – 11 yrs, Eloy Martinez – 7 yrs, Roger Miller – 30 yrs, John Nemesh – 13 yrs, Robert Ponzini – 7 yrs, Gregorio Quinones – 11 yrs, Rev. Gerardo Rivera – 12 yrs, Ricardo Rivera – 11 yrs, Hank Rutherford – 29 yrs, Manuel Villa – 11 yrs, and Diego Villegas – 2 yrs. Happy Anniversary to all of these loyal Brothers!
Rich Archuleta Navor Chavez Dave Kenny Al Lopez
Eloy Martnez Roger Miller John Nemesh Bob Ponzini
Greg Quinones Ricardo Rivera Hank Rutherford Manuel Villa
WEDDING ANNIVERSARIES Our Anniversary couple this month is Kerry and Anne Morley. They will have been married for 23 years on November 25th of this year! If you visit St. Genevieve Church, you have seen them a lot. They are loyal attendees of the Sunday 9:30 AM Mass, and are Readers and Communion Ministers. Kerry is a Past Grand Knight of our Council and is very active in our 4th Degree Assembly. Happy Anniversary Kerry and Anne
Kerry and Anne Morley Happy 23rd Anniversary
FOR THE GOOD OF THE ORDER
Please pray for our special intentions
We are thankful to God for Toni Frietze’s successful surgery Toni Frietze, for her successful recovery
A long and happy marriage for Bro Ray & Melissa Narvaez Brother Charlie Castillo, who is recovering from illness
Brother Ricardo Rivera’s wife, Ramona Brother Bill Klement’s Father, a Knight in Council 4256
Our own Fr Ron Burke, who has had many difficulties lately Richard Rivera, the cousin of Jaime Rivera For our military, especially Hector Frietze
For all Law Enforcement Officers For all Brother Knights, everywhere, who are ill
All the deceased members of the K of C All neglected and abused children
Victims of Abortion
On the days leading up to Election Day, please join Supreme Knight Carl Anderson and Supreme Chaplain Archbishop
William Lori in invoking the intercession of Mary, the Immaculate Conception, for our country.
We always include the intentions from the last Council Meeting
Please take a moment to post your own special intentions on our Council website www.kofc13969.com
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COMMUNITY/COUNCIL/CHURCH – Maintenance of St. Joseph’s Cemetary: Brothers Joe Tapia and Ruben Salcido volunteered to clean the old cemetery in preparation for the All Souls Day Mass at 3:30PM on Saturday October 29th. They are there bright and early on Tuesday and Thursday mornings to clean. The cleaning and beautification of the cemetery is one of our Council’s finest legacies.
Joe Tapia Ruben Salcido
COUNCIL/MEMBERSHIP/FAMILY – Knight, Lady & Family of the Month: Knight: Brother Al Lopez for chairing the Council's 2016 Mega Bingo. This fundraiser was a great success this year. He has been the chairman for this event since it started back in October 2008. Also, for his involvement with numerous activities and committees at St. Genevieve Parish. Lady: Ms. Veronica Garcia is the daughter of Brother Andres and Lady Martha Garcia. Ms. Garcia has been very supportive to our council by helping and attending our council activities. Ms. Garcia is an Extraordinary Minister of the Eucharist and Sacristan at St. Genevieve Parish. She also assists the CCD program at St. Genevieve. Ms. Garcia is very devoted to the Holy Rosary of our Blessed Virgin Mary. The Garcia family leads the rosary every day at 5:30 pm at St. Genevieve Church. Family: David Kenny and his family for their commitment to our council and St. Genevieve Parish. When asked for help they are always willing to help out. They ran the Snow Cone booth at the 2016 St. Genevieve Fiesta, worked the kitchen at our 2016 Mega Bingo kitchen, and helped at other numerous activities. .
Kathy and Al Lopez Veronica Garcia and Andres
The entire Kenny Family ran the Sno-cone Booth
SPECIAL ANNOUNCEMENTS • Exemplifications: Formation (2nd) Degree on
Saturday, November 12th, at St. Joseph’s Hall 205 Don Fernando St. Taos, NM. Please contact GK Claren Martinez 575-741-0020 [email protected]. For more info on Exemplifications, please go to www.kofc13969.com or www.nmkofc.org
• The Council Corporate Communion will be on the regular 3rd Sunday, November 20th, at the 9:30 AM Mass at St. Genevieve Church.
• On the nine days leading up to Election Day — beginning on Sunday, Oct. 30 and concluding on Monday, Nov. 7 — please join Supreme Knight Carl Anderson and Supreme Chaplain Archbishop William Lori in invoking the intercession of Mary, the Immaculate Conception, for our country.
• Join the Rosarians on the First & Last Saturday of each Month to pray the rosary for an end to abortion. [email protected]
• A new supply of vests has arrived!!! Vests are available in a variety of sizes for $30. Contact Brother Jaime Rivera (575-644-6942) or GK Jaime Flores (575-993-8634). Please consider purchasing a vest (for $30) and wearing it at Church activities!
Prayer for Law Enforcement Officers
Blessed are you, Lord, God of mercy, who through your Son
gave us a marvelous example of charity and the great commandment of love for one another.
Send down your blessings on these your servants, who so generously devote themselves to helping others.
Grant them courage when they are afraid, wisdom when they must make quick decisions,
strength when they are weary, and compassion in all their work.
When the alarm sounds and they are called to aid both friend and stranger,
let them faithfully serve you in their neighbor. We ask this through Christ our Lord. Amen.
CHURCH/COUNCIL/FAMILY – “Light Up for Christ” on December 6th: We will be holding the “Light Up for Christ” this year on Tuesday, 12/6/2016 at about 6:30pm. It will be held outside in the front of St. Genevieve’s church immediately following the 6:00pm mass. We are asking for support in the following areas: (1) three brothers to insert flyers into bulletin on Friday, 12/2/16 (2) help with set-up and tear down (30 mins prior and after the event) We need three brothers to help with set-up and three brothers to help with tear down (3) And now the most important part: Choir …we need as many brothers as we can get to help sing Christmas songs! If you can support us with any of the above then please contact myself (Church Director Dave Kenny), Bro. Bob Ponzini, or GK Jaime Flores via email or phone. (numbers are on newsletter cover page) Please remember, even if you are unable to help us, please come out and participate in the celebration, as this is the most important part. Please come and help us celebrate Christ’s birth!
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Notes:
ROMEO’s – The Retired Old Men Eating Out are still at it. We meet every Wednesday morning 8:30 AM at Rosie’s Café on Main St. near the Post Office. Join us if you enjoy a hearty breakfast, and some very intellectual discussions. You need not be old, retired, or a man to join us…all are welcome!
