February 2013 Council Newsletter

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS #13240 PO BOX 121061 CLERMONT, FL 34712-1061 www.kofc13240.org

From the Desk of the Grand Knight Jim Laria

Brothers,In this year of Faith our Council will

most assuredly weather the adversities that may come our way. We are being tested these next few months with a very full plate. Those Council Brothers who regularly participate, more will be asked of you. T h o s e B r o t h e r s w h o , t h r o u g h circumstances cannot give regularly of their time and talent, numerous opportunities in the next several months will present themselves. Please avail yourself of these opportunities to contribute to your Church, Community, and Council.

I have noticed some “new” faces at the Committee Meetings, both new and long standing brothers. Thank you for your presence.

February is an active month starting this Thursday, February 7, with a First Degree Exemplification 6:30 in the JBH, followed immediately by our regular monthly meeting. Keep our goal in mind of doubling the Council over the next five years.

February 9 is the Parish Picnic at Santo Toribio in Mascotte from noon to 3:00 PM. The Council provided funding for the event. Manpower provided directly by the Knights was not required, however many of you are members of other Ministry’s who are providing manpower. For those of you who have not volunteered or been asked, please attend and bring the family. Wear you shirt! If you wish to assist, see myself at the picnic.

February 15 the Council will be supplying the Lenten Soup. See Brother D o n M o r r i s s e y 3 5 2 3 1 5 4 1 6 6 , [email protected] , if you can bring a crock pot of meatless soup.

We have two MAJOR event s

upcoming. Both Chairmen are looking for Volunteers. The closest is “Pig On The Pond”, an annual Clermont Community event, March 8 and 9. The expected attendance exceeds 25,000 and monies made are targeted for local children’s charities. Our Council had participated several years ago. It is time to try again. We will be selling Meatball subs and since it is a Friday in lent, tuna sandwiches. It is hoped that volunteer Knights will ask their spouses to work the event with them. The Chair for this event is Frank Regiacorte 352 429 2025, [email protected] . Next meeting is Saturday morning February 16 at 10:00 at Blessed Sacrament.

Also, beginning their efforts in earnest is our Golf Committee, chaired by Tony G i a m b o i 9 0 8 2 2 7 2 7 0 3 , [email protected] . The date of the Annual Golf Classic has been changed to May 4. The Committee needs help in gathering door prizes and soliciting sponsors. Please contact Tony if you can help. Many thanks to the committee Members working so diligently to make this event a continuing success. Next meeting is Tuesday February 19 at 6:30 PM at Blessed Sacrament.

Lotto tickets coming out now for the month of March. Please respond to Kevin Chamberlain’s letter. The tickets will also be available at the February Meeting.

VIVAT JESUSJim Laria. Grand Knight

OUR NEXT COUNCIL MEETING IS THURSDAY FEBRUARY 7TH. WE WILL HAVE A 1ST DEGREE AT 6:30 PM FOLLOWED BY THE COUNCIL MEETING IN JON BOSCO HALL.

Meeting Schedules:

* Council meets at 7 pm on the 1st Thursday of the month, in John Bosco Hall.

* The Assembly #3025 (4th Degree) meets at 7pm on the 2nd Thursday, in John Bosco Hall.

* Social meetings are on the 3rd Thursday, at an announced local restaurant.

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For questions or information regarding Council business, or if you would like to help in any way please call Grand Knight Jim Laria- 407-435-2325 or e-mail [email protected]

For membership or dues information , pocket name badge or Council license plates -please see Allen J. Venezio, Financial Secretary & 1st Degree team Capt.

Call 352-636-0774 , [email protected]

For questions on Fraternal Benefits and Insurance or the Council’s Newsletter or Website: Call Field Agent - Don Gelinas Home Phone - 352-404-6368, [email protected].

Deputy Grand Knight Joe Cruz (Retention Chair) (407) 342-8243" [email protected]

Chancellor-Frank Regiacorte

352‐429‐2075 407‐538‐6490e-mail [email protected]

Treasurer - Tony Giamboi -352-241-7671 , " [email protected]

Advocate – James Venezio --352-343-1553, 352-552-7480" [email protected]

Recorder – Larry Barber

352‐508‐4339 407‐694‐6014" [email protected]

Warden – Mike Dybicz -352-243-3203, " [email protected]

Inside Guard Steve Cruz 352-432-5675, 352-552-1958-

[email protected]

Outside Guard- Ramon Aviles

407‐656‐2167 773‐490‐5041

Chaplain- Fr. Robert Webster- 352-394-3562, [email protected]

Trustee- Robert Britten

352-394-4047 352-988-3065, [email protected]

Trustee- Peter Capece

352‐243‐0393 772‐571‐[email protected]

Trustee- William [email protected]

Membership Director- Admissions Committee Steve Cruz 352-432-5675,352-552-1958-mail- [email protected]

Youth Director- Frank Regiacorte 352-429-2025,407-538-6490, [email protected]

Squires Circle – Eric Palmer 352-394-5004, e-mail- [email protected]

Family Director – Larry Barber 352-508 4339,407-694-6014, [email protected]

Community Director- Jack Wallace

407‐654‐[email protected]

Church Director -Joe Cruz 407-342-8243,

[email protected]

Pro-Life Director- Peter Stauder

[email protected]

Health Services Chair- Robert Gonzalez-352-243-3751, [email protected]

Donut Sunday Chair- Manny Colon-352-227-9149,407-902-9451, [email protected]

Ladies Auxiliary- Phyllis Capece-352-243-0393,772-538-3882, [email protected]

to order Council shirts see

Brothers Ed Oliveira at 352‐989‐4401, [email protected]

and John Granucci at 352‐243‐0889

or 352‐250‐8224, and his email [email protected]

Assembly #3025 Faithful Navigator Robert Britten -

352‐394‐4047 352‐988‐3065

[email protected]

District Deputy- Bruce Gillett 407-566-8486 [email protected]


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Worthy Officers and Brothers All:

As we enter the second month of the year,

I am charged with the responsibility of

issuing the Form 100s for suspension of our

Brother Knights who have failed to pay their

Council dues. Unfortunately, we have quite a few of our own who still have outstanding

debts to the Council. If you know any of

these Brothers personally, please make a

contact and help save their membership

status.

We will hold our first First Degree

Exemplification Ceremony on Thursday,

February 6th at 6:30 PM. We will welcome 5

new Brothers into the Council and hope that

you will all join us for that event. Members of the Team should be reviewing their parts and

strive for complete memorization!! How we

perform is vital to the new brothers and their

first impressions of the Knights of

Columbus.

I have served as the Council's Financial

Secretary for the past three years. My term is

quickly coming to an end and I have truly

enjoyed the challenges and responsibilities of

this position. I have not yet decided whether to seek another term of office from our

Supreme Knight, however, I do want to

graciously thank all of you for your support

during my tenure in this position.

On a personal note, Friday, February 1st

was my 40th birthday. The problem with

milestone birthdays is that they are both

wonderful and scary. My students were

making fun of me in class the other day for

turning 40 and my response to them was,

“Well, it sure beats NOT turning 40!” This is

a sentiment, I am sure, that you can all relate

to on your milestone birthdays too! It was a

great day and I am looking forward to the next 40 and beyond!

We have some very big events coming up,

including the 7th Annual Charity Golf

Classic. If you are looking for ways to get

involved, now is a great time! Also, recruit a

new member! That's something you can do

virtually any day you choose. We are always

looking for good Catholic men to join with us

in support of Holy Mother Church.

May God bless and keep you all.Vivat Jesus!

Allen

FINANCIAL SECRETARY’SCORNER

By Allen Venezio




IMPORTANT COUNCIL DATES FOR 2012-2013

2013

February 13 Ash Wednesday

February 15 Lenten Soup Friday

March 8-9 Pig on the Pond

March 16,17,23,24 Pasta Dinner Ticket Sales

April 13 Pasta Dinner

April 21 Corporate Communion 12 noon followed by reception in Social Hall

May 4th Golf Tournament Saturday May 18th at Sanctuary Ridge Country Club


Coffee and Donut Sundays are Back!!!!

Our Council sponsors on the third

Sunday of every month. Please wear

your council or assembly shirts to Mass

and show your support.

Please remember in your prayers the soul of our departed brother,Sir Knight Herman Karl BraunMarch 21, 1922 - January 13, 2013

Dear Ladies,

This is to inform you that there will

NOT be the usual Ladies Auxiliary

meeting on Thursday, February 7th,

2013. Instead we will be meeting for

d i n n e r a t G a t o r s D o c k s i d e

restaurant, Thursday, Feb. 7th, 2013 at

6:30 PM.

Please call Diane Laria 352-243-3292 to make your reservation.

We made it at 6:30 PM so your spouse can drop you off there,

then proceed to the Knights meeting. Please do not worry, if

you need a ride back to the church to meet your spouse one will

be available.

FYI, there is NO meeting on Thurs., Feb. 7th, 2013 in classroom #2. Instead, it's a Ladies Night out for dinner at Gators @ 6:30

PM.

Hope to see you there,

Phyllis Capece




Dear Brother Knights

There are many good things about being a pro-life coordinator. Chief among them is the focus you develop for seeing and hearing about pro-life initiatives, articles, etc. I pick up things that I would not have before and people

send me things that inform me more than I could have imagined. Along these lines I’d like to call your attention to a few things that happened this month of January dealing

with pro-life. First, our Council Past Grand Knight Peter Capece

and our current Assembly Faithful Navigator Robert

Britten made the Jan. 19th Prolife march in St. Augustine, along with thousands of others. Note the picture they sent back. The signs say it all!

Second, I received and email from SK Peter Connelly

suggesting a great homily to me. Well you guys need to check out this Deacon Greg Kandra of the Diocese of Brooklyn, NY. His homily on Jan 20, 2013 addressing the

day after the passing of Roe vs. Wade was truly enlightening and moving. His words can be viewed through the webs i te www.patheos.com/blogs/

deaconsbench. I quote one part of his homily that really hit home “For the sake of our city, for the sake of our nation,

for the sake of generations yet unborn, those that do not have a voice, those that may never have a voice, we cannot be silent. We cannot be quiet.” He talked a lot about what has changed since Roe vs. Wade passed 40 years ago and

the thing that hit me is that there have been some 55million abortions since this ruling. In NYC, he states, that 40% of all pregnancies end in abortion and for minorities the rate

is as high as 60 %. Reading this I realized that those that were first

aborted would now be near 40. They missed growing up,

going to school, having a sweetheart, getting married and having their own children. What did our nation miss? What educators, doctors, writers, priests, religious, nurses, inventors, engineers, painters, mechanics, farmers, mom’s,

dad’s, brothers, sisters, aunts and uncles.Lastly, I read the Orlando Sentinel and on Jan 26,

2013 columnist Darryl E. Owens wrote a great article

“Abortion takes a toll among blacks.” A passage really struck home-“Every year, some 7,000 blacks are murdered on the streets- Occasionally, one hears a whispered SOS.

Every day, meanwhile, nearly 1,000 unborn black babies are terminated in an abortionists shop. About that, hardly a peep.” He calls for God-fearing folks to get serious and address change; he calls for the churches to speak out. He

calls for the NAACP to take a leadership role. Mr. Owens closure is what struck me and I leave it with you-“Fifty-five million. And, counting…toward the next milestone.” God

Bless! Peter Stauder

Past Grand Knights and Sir Knights Bob Britten and Pete Capece along with there wives, attended the pro life rally in St. Augustine on Saturday January 19th.

THE PRO-LIFE CORNERBy Peter Stauder, PFN

Pro-Life Chair



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Our Next Social

Sonny's

Bar-B-Que

on Hwy 50 at

7:00 pm

Feb. 21stPlease RSVP

to

Kay Giamboi

[email protected]

Please remember in your prayers the following brother

knights and family members.

Steve Cruz, unknown illness, Joe Martin, Dorothy Yost, with a

stroke, sister of Larry Barber, Pan Venezio with diabetes, wife of Jim Venezio, Kathleen Venezio, brain cancer, daughter

in law of Jim Venezio, J. Scrula, cancer, neighbor of Jean

Gauthier, Mike Morrrissey broken leg, brother of Don

Morrissey, Elsie Overbay, Liver failure, wife of Bill Overbay,

Lloyd Koch, cancer, father of Glenn Koch, JoAnna Crane,

back problems daughter of Chuck Crane, Bridgett

Kleinschmldt, fibroid surgery wife of Rick Kleinschmldt,

Mary Ann Palmer wife of Eric Palmer

I plan on showing a short video titled “the Life and legacy of Father McGivney” at the upcoming meeting, and decided to give a brief synopsis of its contents. Father Michael McGivney was born in Waterbury Ct. on August 12, 1852. His parents Patrick and Mary Lynch were originally from Ireland, and arrived during the great 19th century wave of Irish immigration. Father McGivney was ordained to the Priesthood on December 22, 1877 in Baltimore, at the historic Cathedral of the Assumption by the future Cardinal James Gibbons. He began his priestly ministry on Christmas day in 1877 as Curator of St. Maryʼs Church in New Haven. In 1881, Father McGivney began to explore the idea of a Catholic, fraternal benefit society. During an era in which fraternal societies had popular appeal, he felt that there should be some way to strengthen religious faith; while at the same time providing for the financial needs of families after the unexpected loss of the breadwinner. Father McGivney first discussed his concept with Bishop Lawrence McMahon of Hartford, and gained his approval. He then met with other priests of his diocese, and traveled to places like Boston and Brooklyn, seeking information wherever he could to help the Catholic Laymen organize into a benefit society. Father McGivney had originally suggested Sons of Columbus as a name for the Order. The word “Knights” replaced “Sons” because many of the original 24 members were Civil War veterans; and felt the name Knights would help to apply a more noble title. The first public reference to the Order was published on February 8, 1882 in the New Haven Morning Journal and Courier. The first meeting was held the night before. On March 29, the Connecticut legislature granted a charter to the Knights of Columbus, formally establishing it as a legal corporation. Never robust in health, Father McGivney was stricken with a serious case of Pneumonia, and eventually succumbed to his illness on August 14, 1890. His Christian inspiration and leadership brought him the loyalty and affection of those who knew him as the founder of the Knights of Columbus.Mike Ogden - Lecturer

Lecturer’s

Notes

The Knight of the Month is Bob Peraza Nice job Bob

Congratulations !!!!!.








KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS #13240 PO BOX 121061 CLERMONT, FL 34712-1061 WWW.KOFC13240.ORG


Supreme and State Council News

New Knights Poll Shows National

Consensus on Abortion

As the pro-life community prepares to

observe the 40th anniversary of the landmark

Roe v. Wade decision with the March for Life in

Washington and numerous other walks and

events throughout the country, a new Knights of

Columbus/Marist Poll survey gives them reason

to hope. The survey, which has been conducted

five times in the past five years found that 83

percent of Americans favor significant

restrictions on abortion.

This overwhelming consensus stands in sharp

contrast to the bitterly divisive pro-life/pro-

choice surveys popularized by typical polling

questions which show that Americans are split

nearly 50-50 on the pro-life or pro-choice

question. But the Knights’ survey digs deeper,

removing the labels of pro-choice and pro-life

and focusing instead on the heart of the matter:

when abortion should and should not be legal.

The survey gives respondents six options: always,

first six months, first trimester only, only in cases

of rape, incest and life of the mother, only in

cases of life of the mother, and never.

“For years polls have found that Americans

divide on labeling themselves as pro-life or pro-

choice,” said Lee Miringoff of The Marist Poll.

“By asking more detailed questions about their

specific views on abortion, we have been able to

go beyond those labels to get a more complete

picture of what Americans actually think about

this issue.”

The results speak for themselves.

Abortion is not the only issue where there is a

consensus hiding behind politically-charged

labels. Across a wide spectrum of issues,

Americans form a clear and decisive majority

despite the protestations to the contrary from

politicians and the media. The issue is explored

in depth in Supreme Knight Carl Anderson’s

latest book, Beyond a House Divided: The Moral

Consensus Ignored by Washington, Wall Street

and the Media.

Our next Pasta Dinner is in April. Luca Delverme will again be in control of the kitchen and Ed Zarek will be handling the tickets. All we need is a “Coordinator” to keep things on track. The two most stressful jobs are in hand. If you wan t t o t ake up t he coordinator’s job, please contact our Grand Knight Jim Laria at 352 243 3292, [email protected] .



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http://www.kofc.org/un/en/news/polls/index.html




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Grand Knight - Jim Laria Deputy Grand Knight - Joe Cruz

Chancellor - Frank RegiacorteRecorder - Larry Barber

Treasurer - Anthony GiamboiAdvocate - James Venezio

Warden - Michael Dybicz Inside Guard - Steve Cruz

Outside Guard - Ramon AvilesLecturer – Mike Ogden

Third Year Trustee - Peter CapeceSecond Year Trustee - Bill Overbay

First Year Trustee - Bob BrittenChaplain - Fr. Bob WebsterFinancial Secretary - Allen J. Venezio

2012 COUNCIL OFFICERS 2013

Brothers

March will be Council #13240 “Lotto” time again. Soon you will be receiving two tickets, one for you and one to sell. What you choose is entirely up to you, however, if you choose not to participate, PLEASE return the ticket or tickets to Brother Kevin.Council Lottery

Our Unsung Hero

Let us give a big hand toour Brother Knight, Steve Spartzwho handles our Mass Shuttle Project. Steve is out there every Sunday shuttling parishioners from the far ends of the parking lot and beyond to the front of Church for Mass.A great service and a great knightserving others. Thanks Steve.




Ask eligible men to joinToday, I want to address the growth of the

Order. Membership growth is the fuel that keeps

this great fraternal engine running. All of our

charitable works in the council, state, national and

international level are thanks to our hard-working

members.

We also recognize that the membership blitz is

a tried and true way for councils to increase their

numbers. We see these pushes often in March, in

celebration of Founder’s Day, and again in

October. These drives are successful because

brother Knights are more visible than normal,

during and after Masses and at special events. We

must remember to ask each and every Catholic

gentleman to join our ranks for the good of the

Church, the community and the Order.

During the rest of the year, we often “forget”

to ask men to join our ranks and bring their

families into the Knights of Columbus family. You

probably know an eligible Catholic man you could

ask today. Chances are that the only reason he

hasn’t joined already is because no one asked him.

When telling a prospect about the strengths of

the Order, don’t forget our greatest fraternal

benefit: our insurance program. This is often an

interesting “selling point” to a potential member

who is on the fence. Many members come into the

Knighthood simply to be able to buy coverage for

their family. Soon after, they realize the good our

charitable works do for their community and they

are proud to be members.

As your professional Knights of Columbus

insurance agent, I look forward to helping us grow

in fraternity in any way that I can.

Don Gelinas

Fraternal Benefits Advisor

SOME THINGS TO PONDERFrom Your Fraternal Benefits Advisor. Don Gelinas PGK, FIC

“We also recognize that the

membership blitz is a tried and

true way for councils to increase

their numbers.”



KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ASSEMBLY 3025 www.kofc13240.org

The CommunicatorRobert BrittenFrom the Faithful Navigator

Worthy Brother S i r

Knights Well we are on our way to

another busy time for our assembly we had a busy January. I would like to thank the Brother Sir Knights who

stood Guard at the wake of sir knight Herman Braun who passed away in January he will be missed by

both the council and the assembly. Herman was a knight for 62 years and believed in what we do and why

we do it. I would also like to thank the guys who came out for his funeral it meant a great deal to his family .

Myself and my wife and past

Grand Knight Pete Capece and his wife Phyllis made the trip up to St Augustine for the Pro Life March. I

was very touched by all the things going on. The Knights were there in full force. I was most touched by the

number of young people that took part in the march It just makes our stand even more important than ever before. If the young people believe

in it then our stance is right we need to reinforce our beliefs.

The assembly put in another

good showing at the Shrine this past weekend we had 8 Sir Knights in regalia for the mass with Bishop

Noonan, a good showing for our group.

We have a lot of things coming up the next few months so please

remember your sword and baldric for our meeting. Our commander will be going over the procedures for the confirmation at our February

Meeting. I really hope the younger Guys in the assembly especially our newly knighted sir knights start to

get regalia The old guard is getting older and needs to slow down a bit so my hope is that the new younger guys

can take up some of the things on the outside and let the older guys do the things around the church and local things.

The Chances on the North Carolina raffle are here they are 5 dollars a ticket they get $2.50 we

keep $2.50 this is our only fund raiser for the year. Those that can, please take at least 5 chances we need the

revenue to keep us afloat. May the good lord bless and

keep us all . Vivat Jesus, Bob

OUR NEXT ASSEMBLYMEETING IS SUNDAY FEBRUARY 14TH 2013 AT 7:00PM JON BOSCO HALL

2012 - 2013 Color Corps Schedule

Confirmation: February 24, 2013 at 12 PM Mass

March 8th Pig on the Pond Opening Ceremonies

First Communion: April 27, 2013 at the 4 PM Mass; April 28, 2013 at the 12PM and 5 PM Masses

4/22/12 Corporate Communion

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BLESSED SACRAMENT ASSEMBLY #3025 FEBRUARY 2013



KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS ASSEMBLY 3025 WWW.KOFC13240.ORG

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS BLESSED SACRAMENT ASSEMBLY 3025 JANUARY 2013

2012 - 2013

Assembly Officers

Navigator…Robert Britten

Captain….Jim Laria

Pilot….John Proteau

Admiral…..Rosario Sulsenti

Comptroller…Donald F. Gelinas

Purser…Neal Sabina

Scribe….Alan J. Venezio

Inner Sentinel…Michael Dybicz

Outer Sentinel…Frank Regiacorte

Chaplain....Rev. Robert Webster

3 yr Trustee…..Peter Stauder

2 yr Trustee….. Don Morrissey

1 yr Trustee….Peter Capece

Corps Commander Don Gelinas

Congratulations to our

Sir Knights

February Birthdays

Allen Joseph Venezio 02-01-1973

James A Zagotta 02-02-1941

Michael J Cocco 02-03-1959

Michael D Keller 02-07-1948

Leslie A Laing 02-11-1923

Tito N Rojas 02-13-1943

Donald W Morrissey 02-25-1937

Color Corps DrillWe will have a Color

Corps coordination

meeting after our

February Assembly

Meeting.

We will go over the

procedures for the

upcoming

Blessed Sacrament

Confirmation.



February 2013 Council Newsletter

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