FR. O’KEEFE ASSEMBLY 1162

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Volume 5, No. 5 Norfolk, Virginia-Assembly 1162

Fr. Matthew J. O’Keefe Assembly No. 1162

COMING UP AT ASSEMBLY #1162 November 1: ALL SAINTS DAY November 2: ALL SOULS DAY – ELECTION DAY November 7: SPECIAL OLYMPICS November 8: MEETING AT 3548 November 11: VETERANS DAY November 22: OFFICER’S MEETING AT 367 November 25: HAPPY THANKSGIVING November 30: 3rd DEG EXEMPLIFICATION AT 418

Faithful Navigator’s Message

Worthy Sir Knights, Families, and Friends,

Welcome November as we start a busy

part of the year of holiday celebrations. First, we

start with All Saints Day on November 1st and All

Souls Day on November 2nd. We celebrate all the

Saints, and we pray for our dead.

We have the Special Olympics kick-off on

November 6th with a number of events for these

special athletes. This is a chance to volunteer and

help out at these events to help celebrate our

special athletes and their achievements. There are

Volleyball, Soccer, Bowling, Bocce Golf and

Roller Skating. A big thank you goes out to our

PFN Larry Forsythe for being the Roller-Skating

Event Coordinator. I am sure Larry would like to

have some Brother Knights help out if you can.

All you have to do is contact him and he will find

something for you to do. I’ll guarantee you that

you will get a real sense of enjoyment and

satisfaction helping out at these events.

November 11th is Veterans Day, a day

where we honor our Veterans. Many people treat

Veterans Day the same way they treat Memorial

Day, as a day of solemnity in remembrance of

those who gave their lives for our nation. Others

view the holiday similarly to Independence Day,

with celebration of our nation’s freedom. It’s

neither. It’s a day to commemorate why the

veterans did what they did and do what they do.

For some, Veterans Day is just another federal

holiday. But for many, it is a day of reflection,

gratitude, and conversation. This year, let’s make

sure to honor our veterans in the best way possible

by reflecting on the significance of their service,

conveying our gratitude in meaningful and

personal ways, and carefully pursuing

conversations that allow them to talk about the

memories they wish to recall without forcing them

to relive memories they’re seeking to avoid.

Happy Veterans Day!

As we approach Thanksgiving, let us be

thankful for the many blessings this year has

brought us even though this year has been a crazy

one. There is still a much bigger need for food and

money donations this year at our churches and

food banks throughout the area. Please give if you

can and if you are the one that needs some

assistance, please reach out to me or another

Brother Knight and let us know what you need.

Stay safe and may God Bless each of you and

your families and God Bless America.

I look forward to seeing you at our

meeting on Monday, November 8, 2021 at

Council 3548.

Vivat Jesus,

Jim Fitzgibbons, PGK

Faithful Navigator

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COMING UP AT COUNCIL 367

“THE FIRST COUNCIL IN THE SOUTH” November 3: Membership Meeting (500 Club) November 7: Special Olympics Roller Skating November 13: Columbus Club Field Day 8 - Noon November 13: SPX Field Day 8:30 AM November 17: Old Timer’s Luncheon (FREE) November 17: Officers Meeting (Open to All) November 18: Memorial Mass 7 PM November 19: Drive-thru Shrimp Dinner 5 – 6:30 PM November 20: PGK Breakfast 8 AM November 20: Assemble Thanksgiving Baskets November 21: Blessed Sacrament FOM Presentate November 30: COATS 4 FAMILIES DRIVE ENDS COATS FOR FAMILIES – It’s going to be winter soon and there are plenty of families without proper clothing. Please donate clean, usable coats, hats, scarves, boots, gloves or any clothing item that someone may need to have a little warmth this winter. Cash donations also accepted. The coat drive will end on November 30th. Contact John Person, PGK at 675-2107 or jperson415@cox.net. HOLIDAY FOOD BASKETS - If you know of any family that needs a Thanksgiving food basket, please let us know. Their names will remain anonymous and the Knight supplying the name(s) is responsible for the delivery. Goods and donations can be dropped off at the Council during any event or given to any Brother Knight. Stuffing Mix, Instant Potatoes, Green Beans, Corn, Cranberry Sauce, Corn Bread Mix, Gravy or Gravy Mix, Fruit Cocktail, Yams/Sweet Potatoes & Rice. Money can also be donated to help fray the cost of turkeys. Contact PGK Pat Brennan at 587-0477. SPECIAL OLYMPICS – Come cheer the Athletes & help during the Roller-Skating event being held at Haygood Skating Rink located at 1036 Ferry Plantation Rd in VB on November 7th. Contact PGK Larry Forsythe at 383-2585 for more info. SHRIMP DRIVE-THRU & EAT IN DINNER – Our Shrimp Drive-thru Dinner will be on Friday, November 19th, from 5:00 to 6:30 pm. Dinners MUST be ordered before Monday, November 15th. Cost is $10. Contact PGK John Person at jperson415@cox.net or 757-675-2107. See Flyer. MEMORIAL MASS – November 18th we will be celebrating a Memorial Mass for our deceased Brothers from the past year. Bernard Liedl, James Shaw, Mariano Acevedo, Charles Walwyn Sr, PGK, Fr Joseph Hai-Nguyen. Please honor our Brothers! Check our website out at www.kofc367.org for more info on our events.

COMING UP AT COUNCIL 10601 November 4: Officer’s Meeting 7 PM November 11: Business Meeting 7 PM

COMING UP AT COUNCIL 3548 November 2: Council Meeting 7:30 PM November 6: OYSTER ROAST 1 – 4 PM November 9: Officers Meeting 7:00 PM See flyer at the end of newsletter for all the details of our 18th annual Oyster Roast. $60 AYCE & Drink!

COMING UP AT COUNCIL 16658 November 9: Business / Planning Mtg 7:15 PM November 17: Adoration at St Benedicts 7:00 PM Our Council’s meeting is held at: Columbus Club (Home of Council 367) 5201 Kennebeck Avenue Norfolk, VA 23513

Knights of Columbus, Assembly #1162 meetings are

held the 1st Monday of each month on a rotating

basis from Councils 367, 3548, & 10601, beginning

promptly at 7:30 p.m.

Council #367 (JAN, APR, JUL, OCT)

Council #3548 (FEB, MAY, AUG, NOV)

Council #10601 (MAR, JUN, SEP, DEC)

The Fr. Matthew J. O’Keefe Assembly #1162 is published by and

for the membership of Knights of Columbus, Norfolk, Va.

Assembly 1162. The views expressed therein are not necessarily

those of the Knights of Columbus. It is published monthly to

inform the membership on issues of concern. The publication is

emailed monthly to 1162 members. Comments may be mailed to:

John Person, 1162 Editor, 5201 Kennebeck Ave., Norfolk, VA

23513 or emailed at jperson415@cox.net.

Be sure to like Father Matthew J.

O'Keefe Assembly No. 1162 - 4th

Degree, KOC on Facebook and website,

kofcassemlby1162.org to keep updated

on Assembly events and news.

HOSPITALITY ROOM 10/29/21

FR MATTHEW J. O’KEEFE ASSEMBLY 1162 HOSTED THE

HOSPITALITY ROOM AT THE HYATT HOTEL FOR THE 4TH

DEGREE EXEMPLIFICATION BEING HELD THE NEXT DAY.

THANKS TO ALL THE SIR KNIGHTS THAT SHOWED UP TO

HELP WELCOME OUR NEW SIR KNIGHTS! VIVAT JESUS

Introduction

November 11th is Veterans Day in America, which means it’s time

once again to learn some new and fascinating Veterans Day facts.

Veterans Day is a holiday to remember all who have served in the U.S.

Military. On November 11th, we celebrate the courage and sacrifices of

our soldiers, sailors, and airmen. It is a day to listen to their stories and

learn from their experiences.

Part of this learning means we have to educate ourselves on the

meaning of Veterans Day, its history, and the many symbols and icons

surrounding the day. If you saw “educate ourselves” and scoffed or rolled

your eyes, get a grip on yourself and grow up. This day is bigger than you.

Here are a few Veterans Day facts that will help you understand the

history and significance of this national holiday… because we all know

you need a little help with that.

Recommended read: The Meaning of Veterans Day: A Combat Veteran’s Perspective

Veterans Day Facts

1. It Wasn’t Always Called Veterans Day

Veterans Day was originally called Armistice Day, and it was meant to be a day that

celebrated the victory of the Allied forces during World War I.

In 1947, however, a World War II Vet sought to change the name. Raymond Weeks,

sometimes referred to as the true “Father of Veterans Day,” held the first “National

Veterans Day” celebration in Birmingham, AL. He wanted to honor all Vets in

addition to those who served in WWI.

Later on, a U.S. representative from Kansas named Edward Rees officially proposed

a bill to change the name from Armistice Day to Veterans Day. President

Eisenhower signed the bill confirming the change in 1954.

2. Americans Aren’t the Only Ones Who Celebrate November 11

Many countries around the world also celebrate November 11th (but

as Remembrance Day rather than Veterans Day or Armistice Day). These countries

include the U.K., Canada, Australia, and France, among others.

3. Germany Celebrates, Too

Though Germany was the head of the Central Powers during WWI, a lot of time has

passed since then. Germany doesn’t celebrate Armistice Day, Remembrance Day,

or Veterans Day as many of us do.

They instead practice something known as Volkstrauertag, which has also been

called the national day of mourning, as well as “silent day.” It is observed close to

Veterans Day anywhere between November 13th and 19th. Under Nazi rule, it was

originally dedicated as a day to glorify the War but has long since changed.

Now, Germans recognize the day as one to remember those who they have lost in

war and speak out against the tragedies of war in support of peace.

4. The Red Poppy Has a Purpose (and a Poem)

The WWI battlefield was a place where no life could flourish or even survive. After

the fighting ceased and the bombings stopped, however, the ravaged land began to

heal as nature took its course. During the healing process, red poppies bloomed and

gave new life to the death-tainted landscape of WWI.

Canadian physician Lieutenant-Colonel John McCrae wrote a heart-wrenching

poem, “In Flanders Fields”, depicting the visage of the war-torn, poppy-filled

battlefields.

In Flanders fields the poppies blow

Between the crosses, row on row,

That mark our place; and in the sky

The larks, still bravely singing, fly

Scarce heard amid the guns below.

We are the Dead. Short days ago

We lived, felt dawn, saw sunset glow,

Loved and were loved, and now we lie,

In Flanders fields.

Take up our quarrel with the foe:

To you from failing hands we throw

The torch; be yours to hold it high.

If ye break faith with us who die

We shall not sleep, though poppies grow

In Flanders fields.

Out of all the Veterans Day facts listed here, this one may be the most poetic and

poignant.

5. There’s a Reason It Isn’t Spelled With an Apostrophe

Veterans Day is spelled as it is for a very specific reason. For those of you who failed

your primary school English courses, the apostrophe would be the little curly mark

between the “N” and the “S,” denoting possession.

Veterans Day is not a day that belongs to Veterans or is owned by Veterans in any

capacity. It is a day for everyone, regardless of if they’ve served or not, to reflect on

the sacrifices of people who have served. The day may be dedicated to Veterans, but

Veterans do not own it.

6. There Are More Women Veterans Than You Think

At ease, men! Women make up approximately 10% of the Veteran population. By

2025, that number could reach 12%.

Recommended read: Women Veterans Day Celebrates Strength, Sacrifice of

Service Members

7. You’re Most Likely To Find a Woman Vet in Maryland

As many as 17% of the women in Maryland are Vets.

If you’re interested in hearing a woman’s perspective on service, that’s where you

should head.

The LEAST percentage of women Vets can be found in West Virginia, at about 7%

of the female population being accounted for by prior Servicemembers.

8. The Uniform Monday Holiday Act Changed the Observed Date

Congress signed the Uniform Monday Holiday Act in 1968, and it went into effect

in 1971. This created a three-day weekend of four holidays: Memorial Day,

Washington’s Birthday, Columbus Day, and Veterans Day.

However, it also changed the observed date of Veterans Day from November 11th

to the fourth Monday in October. This sparked outrage among the population, and

the date was changed back for the following year’s celebrations.

9. There Is a National Moment of Silence for Veterans Day

Did you know that there is a time dedicated to silence and remembrance on every

Veterans Day? In 2016, President Barack Obama signed the Veterans Day Moment

of Silence Act. This means that at 3:11 p.m. (Atlantic standard time) on every

Veterans Day, the current President will issue an official moment of silence for two

minutes.

Hats off, mouths shut. It’s just two minutes, after all. You’ve survived much worse

than keeping your mouth shut for 120 seconds.

10. The Last U.S. WWI Vet Died in 2011

The last living U.S. WWI Veteran is not so far removed from us. Only a decade

ago, Frank Buckles passed away, making him the final surviving U.S. WWI Vet.

Frank enlisted in the U.S. Army all the way back in 1917 when he was only 16 years

old. He drove ambulances and motorcycles in Europe close to the front lines. He

also served in WWII, where he was captured by Japanese forces and had to spend

three years as a civilian prisoner in the Philippines.

If you want to pay your respects to this bada**, you can visit his gravesite

at Arlington National Cemetery, where he was buried on March 15, 2011.

11. The War Didn’t Actually End on 11/11/18

You’ve surely heard about the eleventh hour of the eleventh day of the eleventh

month.

While this was when the armistice, calling for a (temporary) cessation of hostilities,

was signed, it was not the official end of the War. The ending of World War I is

officially marked by the signing of the Treaty of Versailles in France on June 28,

1919.

However, we celebrate Veterans Day on November 11th because that date marked

the beginning of the end of WWI.

Conclusion

Be honest; how many of these Veterans Day facts did you actually know? It can be

surprising to learn how much we don’t know about our own history sometimes, but

these Veterans Day facts should help to shed some light and understanding on this

monumentally important holiday and whip you into shape as an educated member

of society.

No matter how many Veterans Day facts you have at your disposal, they mean

nothing without action. Come this Veterans Day, be respectful of the Vets in your

life. Be there for them on more than just Veterans Day. Listen, learn, and apply the

knowledge you gain from them year-round.

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Sick and Deceased

We pray for those listed below prior to each Council Meeting and ask that each Brother also remember them in their prayers and at Mass:

Fr John Abe Pete Barker

Michael Brown Bill Carr

Bonny Charleston Daniel Dowd Sr

Truman Elliott Aria Epperly

Philip Escuadra Jimmy Filek

Paul Forsythe Kenneth Fowler

Jesse Gagnon Tom Horsch

Pat Hughes Ed Isajewicz

Melissa Maier Joe Marasco

Mike McKenna Cindy Michalski

Jack Michalski Anthony Morlino

J.R. Morris Alycyn Nettleton

Betsy Nettleton Jay Perez

Kathy Rausch Ed Webb

We also pray for the repose of the souls of the

departed. May they rest in peace.

Charles A Walwyn, Jr Edith White

Note: If anyone knows of someone who

needs to be ADDED or REMOVED from

our list, please contact John Person at

(757) 675-2107 or jperson415@cox.net.

Happy Birthday Sir Knights & Wives

Clement S Blanco 11-02

Cindy Michalski 11-02

Vincent K Jones 11-05

Peter D Laurin 11-05 55

Ellie Marasco 11-07

Msgr. R. Francis Muench 11-17

Marguerite Torres 11-18

Robin Webber 11-18

Michael J O'Parka 11-20

Jan White 11-22

Daniel T Owens 11-23

Editha Cachaper 11-24

Joseph P Bernard 11-27

Sean F Myers 11-27

Esther Laguerre 11-29

Rebecca Nichols 11-29

Happy Birthday to you all! May you enjoy many more!

Happy Anniversary!

Edward & Cynthia Nettleton 11-06 40

Walter D & Ruby Johnson 11-11 60

Joseph P & Maureen Bernard 11-26

Happy Anniversary to you all! May you enjoy

many more Blessed Years Together!

WE DON’T KNOW THEM ALL,

BUT WE OWE THEM

ALL!!!!! PRAY THE ROSARY!

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Navigator James Fitzgibbons je_fitz@yahoo.com 757-270.6109 Friar Michael Brown mdb46@yahoo.com________________ 757-547.6576 Captain Brad Van Horn bradvanhorn@yahoo.com 910-915-9451 Admiral Larry Forsythe michigan_masterchief@hotmail.com 757-383-2585 Pilot Michael Dudek mdudek67@icloud.com 757-500-1285 Comptroller Daniel Malaki dmalaki@gmail.com 661-212-3744 Scribe Dan Schmidt dantheman195009@gmail.com 757.348.5517

Purser James Pressler pressler.jim@yahoo.com 757.515.5116 Inner Sentinel Daniel Doyle dandoyle@gmail.com 757-348-0884 Outer Sentinel Peter Makar pmmakar1@cox.net 757-235-5757 Trustee 1yr Ed Nettleton nettleton.edward@gmail.com 904-742-9289 Trustee 2yr Dan Owens dtokofc@cox.net 757.853-5418 Trustee 3yr Robert Place bobplace2003@yahoo.com 757.708-4187

Color Corps Cmdr James Pressler pressler.jim@yahoo.com 757.515.5116

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Volume 5, No. 5 Norfolk, Virginia-Assembly 1162

2021/2022 Fraternal Year Assembly #1162 Officers

18TH ANNUAL OYSTER ROAST

DRIVE-THRU SHRIMP DINNER

WHERE: 5201 KENNEBECK AVE, NORFOLK, VA 23513

WHEN: 5 – 6:30 PM, FRIDAY NOVEMBER 19TH.

MENU: 10 JUMBO SHRIMP, BAKED POTATO, COLE SLAW, &

DESSERT. (BUTTER, SOUR CREAM, COCKTAIL SAUCE,

TOWELETTES, EATING UTENSILS, & NAPKIN PROVIDED)

COST: $10 (ORDERS MUST BE RECEIVED BY MONDAY, NOV 15TH.)

TO ORDER, CONTACT PGK JOHN PERSON AT jperson415@cox.net

or 757-675-2107. GIVE QUANTITY OF MEALS & TIME YOU’D

LIKE TO PICK UP. DRIVE TO FIRST DOOR TO PAY & DRIVE TO

SECOND DOOR TO RECEIVE FOOD. GO HOME OR COME EAT

INSIDE AT THE CHRISTOPHER LOUNGE!

THANK YOU FOR YOUR CONTINUOUS SUPPORT! GOD BLESS!

BEWARE OF SCAM EMAILS!!!

THIS MESSAGE IS FROM WGK/PFN ED NETTLETON THAT HE PUT INTO COUNCIL

367’S NEWSLETTER. THIS HAS ALSO HAPPENED TO WFN JIM FITZGIBBONS WITH

THE ASSEMBLY. PLEASE READ AND HEED!

PLEASE BE ON THE ALERT FOR POSSIBLE SCAM EMAILS PURPORTING OR

PRETENDING TO BE YOUR PARISH PRIEST, GRAND KNIGHT, FAITHFUL NAVIGATOR,

OR BROTHER KNIGHT. I HAVE LISTED BELOW SEVERAL THINGS TO WATCH OUT

FOR AND WHAT YOU CAN DO TO PROTECT YOURSELF FROM THESE AND OTHER

SCAMS. THESE TIPS CAN BE APPLIED TO MANY DIFFERENT EMAILS YOU MIGHT

RECEIVE.

THE FIRST STEP IS TO NEVER USE THE REPLY BUTTON IF YOU RECEIVE AN EMAIL

REQUEST FROM A PRIEST OR BROTHER KNIGHT. ALWAYS START A NEW EMAIL

AND TYPE HIS ADDRESS IN EVERY TIME. IF YOU CAN’T REMEMBER THE PRIEST’S

EMAIL, ADDRESS IT TO THE CHURCH OFFICE. FOR BROTHER KNIGHTS, YOU CAN

EMAIL THROUGH THE BROTHER KNIGHT USING THE MEMBER PORTAL ON THE

COUNCIL/ASSEMBLY UNKIGHT WEBSITE (CLICK ON THE “ACCESS COUNCIL

MEMBER LIST” TO ACCESS THE EMAIL LIST).

THE SECOND ITEM TO NOTE IS THE WORDING OF THE EMAIL. SCAM EMAILS

OFTEN USE PHRASES SUCH AS: FAVOR, SPECIAL FAVOR, DISCRETION, UTMOST

DISCRETION, URGENT OR IMMEDIATE RESPONSE. THEY IMPLY THAT TIME IS

SHORT, AND THAT YOU SHOULD NOT DISCUSS THE REQUEST WITH ANYONE.

THE THIRD ITEM IS IF THE EMAIL REQUESTS MONEY VIA AN ELECTRONIC / ONLINE

ACCOUNT OR DIGITAL GIFT CARDS WITH FEW OR NO OTHER DETAILS OR MINIMAL

DETAILS PROVIDED. THESE TYPES OF MONETARY GIFTS ARE DIFFICULT TO

RECOVER – GIFT CARDS ARE ALMOST IMPOSSIBLE. WHEN IN DOUBT, CONTACT

YOUR PARISH OFFICE, GRAND KNIGHT, OR FAITHFUL NAVIGATOR BEFORE

SENDING ANY MONEY OR GIFT CARDS TO ANYONE ON BEHALF OF A PRIEST, THE

PARISH, OR BROTHER KNIGHT.

ALL PARISH FUNDRAISING IS DONE THROUGH MULTIPLE NOTICES VIA MAIL,

EMAIL, ANNOUNCEMENTS IN CHURCH, BULLETIN, OR SPECIAL FLYERS. DETAILED

INFORMATION OF THESE EFFORTS WILL ALWAYS BE PROVIDED. THIS WILL

INCLUDE HOW MUCH IS NEEDED, WHAT IT IS NEEDED FOR, APPROXIMATE LENGTH

OF TIME FOR THE EVENT, AND ANY OTHER PERTINENT INFORMATION.

FOR COUNCIL FUNDRAISING EFFORTS, THE GRAND KNIGHT WILL SEND OUT AN

EMAIL VIA MEMBER MANAGEMENT. IF KNIGHTS ARE REQUESTED TO DONATE

MONEY, THE EMAIL WILL DIRECT BROTHER KNIGHTS TO BRING THEIR

DONATIONS TO A SPECIFIC LOCATION, LIKE THE COUNCIL.

VIVAT JESUS,

EDWARD NETTLETON

WORTHY GRAND KNIGHT/PAST FAITHFUL NAVIGATOR