BISHOP ODIN NEWS Published Monthly Knights of Columbus Council No. 2917 607 East Whitney Street Houston, Texas 77022-3535 Phone: 713-694-2341 http://www.kofc2917.org November 2015 Vol. 34, Issue 11 COUNCIL OFFICERS, COMMITTEEMEN & OTHERS Council Chaplain Rev. Rafael Becerra [email protected]713-692-9123 Assistant Chaplain/Vocations Deacon Will Hunter [email protected]713-805-8582 Ladies Auxiliary Chaplain Rev. Alberto Zanatta 281-447-6381 Chaplain CDA Court #1750 Rev. Msgr. James L. Golasinski 713-222-2289 District Deputy—District #75 David Keating [email protected]. 281-890-2474 Grand Knight Michael Kloss [email protected]832-443-7213 Deputy Grand Knight Shawn Reichhardt [email protected]832-865-9485 Financial Secretary Benny Okruhlik, PGK, FDD [email protected]281-353-5892 Chancellor Floyd Supercinski [email protected]713-861-6725 Recorder Joseph Earthman [email protected]713-562-0501 Treasurer Sergio Espinosa [email protected]832-295-9625 Advocate James V. Descant, Jr. [email protected]713-862-3390 Warden Mark Demny [email protected]713-444-9861 Lecturer Brian Kubiak [email protected]281-541-4282 Inside Guard Henry C. Gutierrez [email protected]Outside Guard Antonio Saenz [email protected]713-691-1604 Outside Guard Jose Limas 713-681-4481 1 Year Trustee Dominic Psencik, PGK, PFN, FDD [email protected]713-682-4413 2 Year Trustee Richard Pavlas [email protected]713-392-9669 3 Year Trustee Anthony M. Zuccarini [email protected]713-688-0617 Family Director John Buck [email protected]713-398-6196 Public Relations Don Christen 713-628-8177 Pro-Life Program Director John Fox 713-682-5244 Rosary Team Captain James E. Urbanovsky, PGK, PFN 713-861-6347 Rosary Team Leader Benny Okruhlik, PGK, FDD 281-353-5892 Senior Club President Angie Heinrich 713-683-8417 V.A. Hospital Chairman Anton Swiech 713-697-6846 North Side Columbus Club President John Buck 713-398-6196 K of C insurance A-F David Walsh [email protected]832-512-0326 K of C insurance G-K Daryl Van Keuhlen [email protected]281-615-2618 K of C insurance L-P Mark Deaton [email protected]281-381-1366 K of C insurance Q-Z Jose R. Oviedo [email protected]832-910-5061 Bowling League contact - League VP Greg Okonski [email protected]713-557-3382 President Ladies Auxiliary Kelly Clawson 713-869-2018 Catholic Daughters Regent Carol Mitschlatis 832-498-8495 Manager, Northside Columbus Club (rentals) Lydia Clifton 713-694-2341 Editor, Bishop Odin News Kathy Bronikowski ([email protected]) 281-356-3535 NON-PROFIT ORG. U.S. POSTAGE PAID TOMBALL, TEXAS PERMIT NO. 58 Wendy L. Prater ATTORNEY AT LAW Wills Powers of Attorney Probate Family Law Divorce Child Support Name Changes 713-802-9171 1919 North Loop West, Suite 490 Houston, Texas 77008 [email protected]www.praterlaw.com
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BISHOP ODIN NEWS Published Monthly Knights of Columbus Council No. 2917 607 East Whitney Street Houston, Texas 77022-3535 Phone: 713-694-2341 http://www.kofc2917.org November 2015 Vol. 34, Issue 11
COUNCIL OFFICERS, COMMITTEEMEN & OTHERS
Council Chaplain Rev. Rafael Becerra [email protected] 713-692-9123 Assistant Chaplain/Vocations Deacon Will Hunter [email protected] 713-805-8582 Ladies Auxiliary Chaplain Rev. Alberto Zanatta 281-447-6381 Chaplain CDA Court #1750 Rev. Msgr. James L. Golasinski 713-222-2289 District Deputy—District #75 David Keating [email protected]. 281-890-2474 Grand Knight Michael Kloss [email protected] 832-443-7213 Deputy Grand Knight Shawn Reichhardt [email protected] 832-865-9485 Financial Secretary Benny Okruhlik, PGK, FDD [email protected] 281-353-5892 Chancellor Floyd Supercinski [email protected] 713-861-6725 Recorder Joseph Earthman [email protected] 713-562-0501 Treasurer Sergio Espinosa [email protected] 832-295-9625 Advocate James V. Descant, Jr. [email protected] 713-862-3390 Warden Mark Demny [email protected] 713-444-9861 Lecturer Brian Kubiak [email protected] 281-541-4282 Inside Guard Henry C. Gutierrez [email protected] Outside Guard Antonio Saenz [email protected] 713-691-1604 Outside Guard Jose Limas 713-681-4481 1 Year Trustee Dominic Psencik, PGK, PFN, FDD [email protected] 2 Year Trustee Richard Pavlas [email protected] 713-392-9669 3 Year Trustee Anthony M. Zuccarini [email protected] 713-688-0617 Family Director John Buck [email protected] 713-398-6196 Public Relations Don Christen 713-628-8177 Pro-Life Program Director John Fox 713-682-5244 Rosary Team Captain James E. Urbanovsky, PGK, PFN 713-861-6347 Rosary Team Leader Benny Okruhlik, PGK, FDD 281-353-5892 Senior Club President Angie Heinrich 713-683-8417 V.A. Hospital Chairman Anton Swiech 713-697-6846 North Side Columbus Club President John Buck 713-398-6196 K of C insurance A-F David Walsh [email protected] 832-512-0326 K of C insurance G-K Daryl Van Keuhlen [email protected] 281-615-2618 K of C insurance L-P Mark Deaton [email protected] 281-381-1366 K of C insurance Q-Z Jose R. Oviedo [email protected] 832-910-5061 Bowling League contact - League VP Greg Okonski [email protected] 713-557-3382 President Ladies Auxiliary Kelly Clawson 713-869-2018 Catholic Daughters Regent Carol Mitschlatis 832-498-8495 Manager, Northside Columbus Club (rentals) Lydia Clifton 713-694-2341 Editor, Bishop Odin News Kathy Bronikowski ([email protected]) 281-356-3535
Houston, Texas 77022 A Monthly Publication Fax: 713-694-2342
Mike Kloss, Grand Knight http://www.kofc2917.org November 2015 (Vol. 34, No. 11)
Grand Knight’s Message Mike Kloss
Brother Knights and Ladies, I want to thank all that have donated and sacrificed time, talents and treasures to the number of recent events of this council. The Summer Fling, Casino Night, Special Olympics continue to prosper by your support along with the first Sisters’ Appreciation event held October 25th. There is always room for more to join in with their ideas and support for these and other council activities. Upcoming events that you can support and attend are:
The Memorial Mass on November 23. This event is to honor and remember our Brother Knights that have completed life as we now know and are continuing their spiritual life with our God. Please remember them and their families in your prayers and by attending this event.
Adult Christmas Party on December 13.
New Year’s Eve Dance on December 31. These events are for your enjoyment. Please provide as much assistance and attend them to the best of your ability. Please read the newsletter for details to each of these events and make your meetings. God Bless and be with you.
Chaplain’s Message Rev. Rafael Becerra
From a homily by Saint John Chrysostom, bishop (Hom. De diabolo tentatore 2, 6: PG 49, 263-264)
Five paths of repentance
Would you like me to list also the paths of repentance? They are numerous and quite varied, and all lead to heaven. A first path of repentance is the condemnation of your own sins: Be the first to admit your sins and you will be justified. For this reason, too, the prophet wrote: I said: I will accuse myself of my sins to the Lord, and you forgave the wickedness of my heart. Therefore, you too should condemn your own sins; that will be enough reason for the Lord to forgive you, for a man who condemns his own sins is slower to commit them again. Rouse your conscience to accuse you within your own house, lest it become your accuser before the judgment seat of the Lord. That, then, is one very good path of repentance. Another and no less valuable one is to put out of our minds the harm done us by our enemies, in order to master our anger, and to forgive our fellow servants’ sins against us. Then our own sins against the Lord will be forgiven us. Thus you have another way to atone for sin: For if you forgive your debtors, your heavenly Father will forgive you. Do you want to know of a third path? It consists of prayer that is fervent, careful and comes from the heart. If you want to hear of a fourth, I will mention almsgiving, whose power is great and far-reaching. If, moreover, a man lives a modest, humble life, that, no less than the other things I have mentioned, takes sin away. Proof of this is the tax-collector who had no good deeds to mention, but offered his humility instead and was relieved of a heavy burden of sins. Thus, I have shown you five paths of repentance: condemnation of your sins, forgiveness of our neighbor’s sins against us, prayer, almsgiving and humility. Do not be idle, then, but walk daily in all these paths; they are easy, and you cannot plead your poverty. For, though you live out your life amid great need, you can always set aside your wrath, be humble, pray diligently and condemn your own sins; poverty is no hindrance. Poverty is not an obstacle to our carrying out the Lord’s bidding, even when it comes to that path of repentance which involves giving money (almsgiving, I mean). The widow proved that when she put her two mites into the box! Now that we have learned how to heal these wounds of ours, let us apply the cures. Then, when we have regained genuine health, we can approach the holy table with confidence, go gloriously to meet Christ, the king of glory, and attain the eternal blessings through the grace, mercy and kindness of Jesus Christ, our Lord. RESPONSORY: Tobit 12:8-9; Luke 6:37-38 Prayer accompanied by fasting and giving to the poor is good; it is better to give to the poor than to store up gold, – for giving to the poor expiates every sin. Forgive, and you shall be forgiven; give and it shall be given to you. – For giving to the poor expiates every sin. Let us pray: Father, help us to seek the values that will bring us lasting joy in this changing world. In our desire for what you promise make us one in mind and heart. Grant this through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son, who lives and reigns with you and the Holy Spirit, one God, for ever and ever. – Amen.
Next Officers’ meeting is Wednesday, Nov. 4 at 7:00 p.m.
Next Council meeting is Monday, Nov. 9 at 7:00 p.m.
Dinner served from 6:00-6:40 p.m.
Next North Side Columbus Club meeting is Wednesday, Nov. 18 at 7:00 p.m.
Next work day is Saturday, Nov. 21
Congratulations to
Brother Sam Sarao, winner of the Grand Knight giveaway at the October meeting.
ATTENDANCE PRIZE WINNER!
Names drawn at the October council meeting were Brother Joseph Altomari, Brother Donald Sony and Brother Nick Navarro. Neither of these Brothers were present so the prize amount will be $120 for the November meeting. Social and meal from 6:00 to 6:45 p.m., meeting at 7:00 p.m. and the attendance prize drawing at the conclusion of the meeting.
Doug Wendt, Knight of the Month for September.
Mark & Theresa Demny, Family of the Month for September
On Sept. 26, our KC Squires prepared groceries for migrants at Catholic Charities. Left to Right: Sponsor, Brother Knight Victor Takacs, Kade Stewart, Edward Pina, Anthony Serna, Davith Diaz, Donovan Garza, Mark Elizondo, Jose Villatoro, William Sebesta. Standing in the back left to right are Colston Lloyd and Daniel Martinez. (William Sebesta and Colston Lloyd are grandsons of Elizabeth Meschwitz and our late Brother Knight “Lil” Al Meschwitz.)
Monday November 23 at 7:00 p.m. This Memorial Mass celebration is for all deceased Council 2917 Brother Knights, particularly those who were called to eternal rest in the past 12 months. All Brother Knights, families and friends of both living and deceased Brother Knights, are invited to pray and remember those who have left us. There will be a light meal following the Mass.
is opened every Friday for members and their guests. Come in for a
drink, dominoes, pool, shuffleboard or just socializing. The kitchen is
open and serves some good food. Brother Knights, bring your wives
out for a game of bingo while you visit in the Pub.
Northside Columbus Club John Buck, President Rentals are going well, but remember to always promote the rental of our halls to your family, friends, church, co-workers, etc. Men with the Council Memorial Mass, Christmas Party and New Year's Eve Dance coming up soon, I will once again ask for volunteers to help set up the hall for these events. With your volunteer help, we can save this expense and put it towards the Principle of our Order-Charity. It may not seem like much of a savings by asking for volunteers to perform these duties, but it will help the Council and NSCC. I want to thank the October work day workers: Billy Hoffart, Don Christen, Bennie Bronikowski, Ben Kaminski, Nick Navarro, Lydia Clifton, and John Buck. These few 7 people gave 4 hours of their time on Saturday and performed many tasks--sweeping the cobwebs from the hall, repairing lights, replacing light bulbs, dusting the ceiling fans, cleaning the bar ceiling, arranging the bar coolers, power washing the public entry doors, waxing the public entry foyer floor, and a few other tasks. Many thanks to Joe Pavlik for his weekly yard service. Next workday is November 21. Please join us for an hour or two or three.
SENIOR CLUB Next meeting is November 10. Ham will be provided.
Members are asked to bring a side dish and dessert. We will no longer be selling raffle tickets for prizes. Instead
they will be sold for a chance to win a monetary prize of $5.00.
Depending on how many tickets are sold will determine how
many drawings we have each time.
Northside Columbus Club Floyd Rekieta, Secretary On November 9th, NSCC will have a short meeting to present the results of the audit recently preformed.
All members of Council 2917
and Ladies Auxiliary are invited.
Sunday, December 13 Cocktails beginning at 3:00 p.m.
Dinner served at 5:00 p.m.
This will be a free catered dinner for members and their spouse/guest, Since we are charged for what is ordered,
the amount ordered will be based on the RSVP count.
Please be sure to RSVP by December 7 to Kathy Bronikowski at 281-356-3535 or [email protected]
The Ladies Auxiliary will have a raffle at the party. If you would like to make a donation to the raffle— cash or gift cards ONLY—please contact: Doris Henderson at 713-466-0606 by December 7
KC wives and Ladies Auxiliary members,
if you are able to attend this event, please bring a dessert to share.
September 26, 2015
Thank you to all our Brother Knights who came to help out
at this year’s special Olympics: John Fox Tony Cavaliere
Richard Pavlas Pete Rodriguez
Mark Demny Billy Hoffart
Mike Goins Dennis Roeder
Jerry Ingerman, Jr. Michael Descant
Brett Owens David Cornelius
Robert Miller Floyd Rekieta
Chad Owens
Congratulations to our 2015 WINNERS!!!
High Rollers Best Vegas Dress Bubba Marbury $643,800 Pat Wendt $50.00 Sid Guerrero $75,000 E Paul Descant $25.00 Kristen Brawner $72,000 Rob Sziy $10.00 Kelly Clawson $53,000 Moe Raral $48,600 Guessing Game Stephanie Caldwell $48,500 (4,025 rocks) Brad Brawner $42,000 Janie Okonski $50.00 Fred Cianfrini $40,800 Ann Kainer $38,000 Casino Grand Prize Diane Guerrero $37,800 Nancy & Fred Cianfrini $1,000.00 Vincent Lima $34,000 Marcella Psinas Fishing Trip David Boulanger $33,050 Dianna Diehl $250.00 Cert. Ronnie Saenz $33,000 Lydia Mendoza $200.00 Miguel Navarro $29,050 Martha Abbott $100.00 Robert Miller $26,000 Susan Reichhardt $100.00 Joe Mugavero $25,050 Carol Tegethoff $100.00 Edward Tobola $25,000 Charles Veith $100.00 Jim Descant $25,000 Gabby Sanchez $100.00 Simon Gonzalez $25,000 Luis Palomino $100.00 Lois Lemm $22,000 Carol Tegethoff $100.00 Sammy Marino $22,000 Laura Murski $100.00 Dolores Johnson $100.00 Bonus Raffle Joe Mugavero $100.00 Ismael Jalomo $500.00 Delores Buck $100.00 Helen Scardino $500.00 Delores Buck $100.00 Sandra Hare $400.00 Carol Tegethoff $100.00Mike Feehery $300.00 Alfredo Aranda $100.00 Jaynie Hill $200.00 Michael Kubiak $ 50.00 John Buck $100.00 Ruby Camp $ 50.00
The Council held their annual 2015 Casino Night fundraiser on Saturday, October 10th. Although the crowd was slightly
less than in previous years, this was the loudest and most fun group that I have had the pleasure of entertaining over
the last six years. All expenses are not yet in but the 2015 Casino Night expects to profit between $14,500 and $15,000.
I want to take this opportunity to THANK all our Sponsors, volunteers, event attendees and the 2015 Casino Night
Planning Committee Members. A special recognition goes out to Bro. Jim Descant, Bro. Tony Cavaliere, Delores Buck
and Charlotte Sziy who played such a vital role in selling tickets and/or obtaining donations. Mark your calendar for
October 8, 2016 and come out to Casino Night to enjoy the fun.
Join us Thursday, December 31, 2015
To welcome in the New Year.
Dance to the music of
Doors open at 8:00 p.m.
Sausage, black-eyed peas, and cornbread will be served at midnight.
Cost: $30 per couple in advance
$35 per couple at the door
Knights of Columbus Odin Hall
607 East Whitney Street Houston, Texas 77022
e public is invited. For more information call:
John Buck at 713-398-6196
Kathy or Bennie Bronikowski at 281-356-3535
“Carl Messana Remembrance”
Toys for Tots BBQ Cookoff and Dance Dec 4
th and 5
th 2015
All teams and public are encouraged to bring a TOY for the TOTS.
BBQ Entries: Brisket Chicken Pork Ribs and Chili
ENTRY FEES:
$25 each category
All entry fees go to cash
prizes.
Calcutta
Facilities & Security Fee: $30 per team
Setup Friday after 11:00 AM
Cook’s Meeting at 7:00 PM
Friday
Winners announced after
judging is tabulated.
Turn in times Saturday:
Chili: 10:00 AM
Chicken: 11:30 AM
Pork Ribs: 1:00 PM
Prizes awarded for 1st thru 4th places.
MASTER CHEF Trophy awarded to best overall team.
Entertainment !!! Band “TELSTARS” in the Roemer
“Old” Hall Dec 4th, Friday 8PM Admission $10
Contacts: David Willgus (713) 410-0643; Greg Okonski (713) 557-3382 Visit website for entry forms, rules and directions to the KC Hall
www.kofc2917.org
Cookoff and Dance will be held at the KC Hall located at
607 E. Whitney Dr Houston, Texas 77022
(E. Whitney is off of Airline Dr. between I-45 and Crosstimbers.
The KC Hall is ½ mile west from Airline)
Especially:
Shawn Hrncir, son of Brother Bob Hrncir.
William Wayne Sony, Army 1st Cavalry stationed in Korea, son of Brother Don and Paula Sony.
Brother Zach Kloss, son of Brother Mike and Jan Kloss.
John A. Dziedzic Nov. 1
Alvin John Kainer Nov. 1
Guadalupe Martinez, Jr. Nov. 1
Ben J. Oddo Nov. 1
Antonio C. Saenz Nov. 3
Frank J. Mosquinski, Jr. Nov. 5
Donald J. Seigle Nov. 5
Marion Tomczak Nov. 5
John L. Vadell, Jr. Nov. 5
Rev. Rafael Becerra Nov. 6
Louis W. Bilski Nov. 6
Jamie Campise Nov. 6
Rev. Franco Cecchini Nov. 6
Brian K. Okonski Nov. 6
Ernest G. Sanchez Nov. 7
Gregory R. Zissa Nov. 7
Daniel L. Shepard Nov. 8
Rev. Felix E. Elosi Nov. 10
Emil. W. Hudec Nov. 10
Wiliam C. Kominczak Nov. 10
Thomas C. Civitello Nov. 11
Nicholas G. Navarro Nov. 12
Harvey L. Trigg Nov. 12
Henry V. Krolczyk, Jr. Nov. 13
George A. Durham Nov. 16
Marion Lewandowski Nov. 16
Richard F. Doubrava Nov. 17
James I. Krawczynski Nov. 17
Daniel L. Mozisek Nov. 18
James M. Pavlicek Nov. 18
Louis Posinski, Jr. Nov. 19
Michael G. Reddy Nov. 21
Giacomo J. De George Nov. 24
Fred L. Syzdek Nov. 24
Joe N. Granados Nov. 26
William B. Hatten Nov. 27
Emanuel P. Descant, II Nov. 28
Vincent P. Kubiak Nov. 29
Joe B. Martinez Nov. 29
Joe A. Baltazar Nov. 30
Pro-Life Program Director John Fox
Thank you to the Catholic Daughters,
Court Christ the King 1750 for providing
refreshments for our September Rosary.
We also thank the Junior Catholic Daughters and our one
Squire for attending and participating in our Rosary.
Your attendance and participation was greatly appreciated.
We will not have a Rosary in November. Instead, we will
have a Memorial Mass on November 23.
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Please join us in praying the Rosary at St. Rose of Lima
Church any Thursday at 11:00 a.m. in the small chapel
to your right as you enter the Church.
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Join The Helpers of God’s Precious Infants in a Peaceful
Prayer, Mass and Rosary on
Saturday, November 14 2015 Liturgy of the Word at 8:15 a.m.
St. Rose of Lima Church 3600 Brinkman St.
Houston, Texas 77018
With the Knights of Columbus “Running of the Silver Rose” followed by a 9:00 a.m. Rosary procession to Aaron’s Texas Ambulatory Clinic, 2505 N. Shepherd (this is a late-term abortion facility). Parking will be at Fiesta Supermarket on North Shepherd.
Remember to adhere to Archdiocesan Guidelines for presence at an abortion clinic.
Deadline for the December newsletter
is November 16.
Please pray for our sick: Brother John Dziedzic, father of Brother Jimmy
Brother Mark E. Bartniski Brother Edmund Gorka
Brother Ernie Bugaj Sam Ruffino, grandson of Brother Sam Ruffino
Brother Andrew Sarao Margaret Brossman, mother of Brother Charles Brossman and
Brother Al Kainer mother-in-law of Brother Doug Wendt
Brother Jose Limas Gertrude Kubiak, mother of Brother Dennis
Brother Don & Joann Psencik Isabella Kubiak, daughter of Brother Brian & Celina Kubiak
IN MEMORIAM:
Brother Philip James Borski, age 91, passed away September 22, 2015. Born in Anderson, Texas on Dec. 6, 1923, he loved to play dominos and served his country in WWII with the Army. He retired From Nabisco after over 39 years of service. He was preceded in death by his son, Patrick John Borski; parents, John and Cecilia Borski; and brothers, Dominic and Rufus Borski. Survived by his wife of 63 years, Helen Kasowski Borski; daughters, Debra Koon and Susan Habernal and husband Richard; son, Gregory Borski; grandchildren, Jason Habernal and wife Aline, Alicia Habernal, Stephanie Montalbano and husband Mike, Megan Royster and husband Jeremy; great grandchildren, Austin and Ryleigh Montalbano, Maci Royster, and Landon Habernal; sisters, Barbara Helfrich and husband James, Alice Bauer, Veronica Chalouoka and husband Milton.
Elizabeth Frances Busa, 91, was born in Roans Prairie, TX on Oct. 4, 1923 and went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sept. 27, 2015 in
Houston, TX. She was a parishioner of Assumption church for 51 years, was a member of Catholic Daughters, an original founder of Harvest Years, and a member of Ladies Auxiliary Council 2917. She is preceded in death by her husband Tony Busa, son David Busa, brother Bernard Uilkie, and sister Margaret Wehmeyer. She is survived by daughter Joan Storemski (Willie), son Leonard Busa ( Marian), daughter-in-law Rosie Busa, daughter Veronica Kennedy (Stephen), daughter Loretta Burleigh (Randy), grandchildren; Matt and Josh Busa, Mia Stormeski, Kyle Busa, Daniel Kennedy, Maure Priest, Elizabeth Kennedy-Diaz, Joey Fick, Craig Fick, Casie Burleigh, Aaron Burleigh, 4 great grandchildren; Cammie, Brady, Jude and Grace; special niece and nephew Jimmie and Laurie Wesolick and their sons John, David and Christopher. Mrs. Busa is also survived by her sister Mary Ann Busa and her brother Raymond Uilkie.
Brother August "Gus" Sivcoski, born July 18, 1923 in Anderson, TX peacefully went into God’s loving arms on October 5, 2015,
with family members by his side, in Houston, TX at the age of 92. Gus had the lifelong dedication to our Lord, faith, family and country. He never wavered from these values. Proceeded in death by wife, Frances, granddaughters Kristen Mathews, Valerie Wolff and fellow brothers in arms, Phil & Gene Sivcoski, and his parents Mary and Adam Sivcoski. Survived by sister, Elaine Sivcoski. Gus and Frances raised seven children: Jude, wife Rose; Dennis, wife Chris; Mark; Sharon Mathews, husband Bill; Regina Wolff, husband Karl; Susan Sivcoski; Theresa Kello, husband, Kevin. Gus was blessed with numerous grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins and a large extended family. He was involved with St. Vincent DePaul and church bazaars for many years. He served as the President of the Home Association of the Knights of Columbus Council 2917, which he was a lifetime member. He enjoyed bowling, dancing, barbequing at home and cooking for many of the Family Days at KC 2917. The VFW post 581 ceremonial burial detail became the greatest passion for volunteering. He stated many times that he received more from doing the funerals than what he did for the grieving families. Gus took the challenge of the com-mander position and somewhere in the 12 years he became the taps bugler. Gus attended every Memorial Day service at the VA cemetery and downtown Houston. These numerous volunteer hours earned Gus the Texas State Council of Knights of Columbus Patriotism Award "For his passion to keep God in Prayers at the Veterans Cemetery."
Helen Mildred (Kuciemba) Brezina was born on June 23, 1925 in Bremond, Texas, to proud parents Louis and Josephine Kuciemba.
Helen married John Brezina on August 12, 1950. Helen was a member of Our Lady of Fatima (Galena Park) Altar and Rosary Society, and the Forget Me Not’s Senior Club founder and first president, Lector and Eucharist Minister, Eucharist Minister chairperson and member of parish council, Holy Name Society member, Diocesan Rosary Call Chain, Past Vice-President of Ladies Auxiliary Knights of Columbus 2917, member of Knights of Columbus 2917 Seniors’ Club, Past President and Vice-President of Jacinto City Heritage Hall Seniors. Helen’s beautiful soul was taken up to our Lord on October 7, 2015. She is survived by her daughters: Barbara Jean (Bobbie) Sykes, Georgia Lengacher and fiancé Jim Dooley, Birdie Kubiak and husband Dennis, Rhonda Lynch and husband Rance. Grandchildren: Christopher Kubiak and wife Barbara, Michael Kubiak, Kevin Sykes and fiancé Rachel, Brian Kubiak and wife Celina, Ian Mobley and fiancé Colleen, Tina Crowell and husband Matt, Starbuck Sykes and wife Mary Beth, Reese Lynch and wife Heidi, Katie Kubiak and Aloysius Sykes. Great-grandchildren: Alyssa Kubiak, Tyler Kubiak, Ryan Kubiak, Matthew Kubiak, Jackie Kubiak, Alex Kubiak, Jakub Kubiak, Jayden Kubiak, Colby Crowell, Orion Sykes, Korbyn Crowell, Isabella Kubiak, Regina Lynch, Layla Crowell, and Eli Lynch to be born in January. Sisters, Clara Bashinski, Evelyn Darnell. Brothers, Bruno Kuciemba (Gertrude), Louis, Julian (Christine), Anthony (Dorothy). Sisters-in-law, Pauline Herzog, Magdalene Angelo. Brother-in-law Antone Brezina. Lifelong friend Gertrude Kubiak, and numerous nieces, nephews, and cousins. She is preceded in death by her husband, Brother John Brezina, her parents, sister Louise Wisz, brother Edward Kuciemba, Sr., and son-in-law Timothy Sean Sykes. May the Lord grant these loved ones eternal rest and let his perpetual light shine upon them. Please remember them in your prayers. Names on our “Sick Prayer List" will appear in our newsletter for 3 months, after which they will be removed unless notification is received to have the name remain.
Please contact Brother Floyd Supercinski, Chancellor, at 713-861-6725 if you would like to add anyone or have the name remain on our prayer list. Also contact Brother Floyd if you know of a Brother Knight confined to his home or a nursing home that would like to be visited by his Brother Knights.
Thank a Veteran
Veterans’ Day
Nov. 11
Just $4,725 to go…to reach the Council goal of
$50,000. Council pledges totaled $45,275 as of October 1, 2015
and the Archdiocesan pledges reached $451,346, 90% of the
goal, just $48,654 short of our Chapter commitment. A “Special
Thanks” is in order to the 58 council members and friends for
their tremendous generosity.
We encourage our council members who have not made a pledge,
are able to pledge, to do so as soon as possible. The Chapter
would like to complete the campaign by
year’s end. My contact information is
listed below and I would be delighted to
send you a pledge form if you lost the
one that was mailed to you.
Thank you for your generosity and
continued commitment in helping our
priest live comfortably in their retirement
years. James Urbanovsky, PGK, PFN Tel: Home 713-861-6347 Cell: 713-254-8582 Email: [email protected]
FOURTH DEGREE NEWS Sir Knights: Here is a list of upcoming turnouts: 11/01/2015: VA Visitation
12/27/2015: VA Visitation Sir Knight Leonard P. Kasowski Msgr. Wilhelm Assembly Liaison Cell: 713-206-1318 [email protected]
Brother John Fox was the lone visitor from our Council to visit the VA on September 13. Brother Knights, please try to make a visit and show your support for these veterans. The next visitations are:
Nov. 15, 2015 Jan. 3, 2016 March 6 , 2016 May 1, 2016
Contact Brother Anton Swiech, our VA Chairman, at 713-697-6846 if you are able to visit.
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DOMINO RESULTS
Moon Tournament Winners for Oct. 5
1st place: Ed Okonski, Sr. 2nd place tie: Glen Miller & Royce Harper
Next Moon Tournaments
are Nov. 2 & 30
FAMILY DIRECTOR John Buck Memorial Mass: Monday, Nov. 23. See details in newsletter. Toys for Tots Dance and BBQ Cook Off: Friday,Dec. 4 & Saturday, Dec. 5. See flyer in the bulletin. Council 2917 Adult Christmas Party: Sunday, Dec. 13. The Council and NSCCBS will provide dinner and drinks for the evening. RSVP for your dinner by December 7th, remember, no RSVP, no dinner. See flyer in newsletter. New Year's Eve Dance: Thursday, Dec.31. Advanced ticket $30 per couple, $35 per couple at the door. To receive advanced ticket price and reserve a table, you must pay for your ticket by Dec. 30. See flyer in newsletter. Members, please keep track of your volunteer service hours—your service time to church, council, youth, civic, bereavement, rosaries, VA visitations, blood donations, etc.
LADIES' AUXILIARY Kelly Clawson, President Dear Ladies,
November is a time of thanks. There is so much to be thankful for in my life. Like everyone else I am thankful for my family, health, and friends. But I am extremely thankful that I am part of a wonderful group of women who give so generously, do so much to help others, and care about each other as family. You all make my job as president, so easy and fun, it's a true blessing. A great example is our event "Celebrating Sisters." Several of you brought in gift cards, and helped in other ways. As this article is due right before the event, I will report on it next month. Remember that in lieu of the November meeting, we are hoping everyone will attend the Memorial Mass for deceased members on Monday, November 23rd, at 7:00 p.m. There will be no meeting of the Ladies Auxiliary until January. The KC and Ladies Christmas Party will be on Sunday, December 13th. We will be having the mini-raffle again this year. If you have anything you would like to donate toward the baskets, please get with Doris as soon as possible. She can be reached at 713-466-0606. I want to make sure everyone knows about our new attendance prize that will start in January. The starting amount will be $20. The names of all members will be in the drawing pool. If the name drawn is not in attendance, the amount will increase $20 for the next meeting. The amount will increase $20 for each meeting until the name drawn is a member in attendance. We are hoping this new attendance prize will increase member attendance at our meetings. I am really thankful for our dedicated workers and bakers for the Bingo kitchen. For the month of September, workers were: Delores Tobola, Earline Okruhlik, Theresa Burkett, Sandra Rekieta, Judy Wendt, Dorothy Urbanovsky, Angie Heinrich, Kathy Bronikowski. The delicious desserts were made by Dorothy Urbanovsky, Gladys Tobias, Angie Heinrich, Judy Wendt, Sandra Rekieta, Earline Okruhlik, Kathy Bronikowski Oh yes, I have so much to be thankful for! Love you all!
Ladies Auxiliary Bingo Night Out Friday, November 20
Nov. 1 All Saints Day
Nov. 2 All Souls Day
Nov. 2 Moon Domino Tournament
Nov. 3 Election Day
Nov. 4 Officers’ Meeting
Nov. 6 BINGO
Nov. 9 Council Meal at 6 p.m./Meeting at 7 p.m.
Nov. 10 Senior Citizens Meeting
Nov. 11 Veterans’ Day
Nov. 13 BINGO
Nov. 14 Pro-life Rosary at St. Rose of Lima with
the Knights of Columbus Running of the
Silver Rose
Nov. 18 Northside Columbus Club Meeting
Nov. 20 BINGO (Ladies Auxiliary night out)
Nov. 21 Council Work Day
Nov. 23 Council Memorial Mass - 7 p.m.
Nov. 26 HAPPY THANKSGIVING!
Nov. 27 BINGO
Nov. 28 Cajun Dance (Roemer Hall)
Nov. 30 Monday - Moon Domino Tournament
Dec. 2 Officers’ Meeting
Dec. 4 BINGO
Dec. 7 Moon Domino Tournament
Dec. 8 Feast of the Immaculate Conception
Dec. 11 BINGO
Dec. 13 Council Christmas Party
Dec. 14 Council Meal at 6 p.m./Meeting at 7 p.m.
Dec. 15 Senior Citizens Meeting
Dec. 16 Northside Columbus Club Meeting
Dec. 18 BINGO
Dec. 19 Council Work Day
Dec. 25 MERRY CHRISTMAS!
Dec. 31 New Year’s Eve Dance
Two (2) lots at Holy Cross Cemetery, 3502 N. Main St., Houston, TX.
Please call Alvina Kroll at 281-353-7171 if interested.
CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS
OF THE AMERICAS
Next meeting is November 3
Mass for deceased members Nov. 17 at 6:30 p.m.
If anyone is interested in joining the Catholic Daughters, please call Carol Mitschlatis at 832-498-8495.
Bill A. Boyd, D.D.S
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