Knights Knews December 2015 - Volume 155 Published monthly by: Knights of Columbus SIMI VALLEY COUNCIL, NO 5803 District 79 1255 East Patricia Avenue http://www.kc5803.org/

DECEMBER 2015 1st Degree in Simi - Dec 9 (Michael Meade 390-8343)

Yaw Yaw Christmas Party - Dec 12 Handicapable Lunch - Dec 12 (Rick Ostrich 527-2231)

Blood Drive - Dec 12 (Paul Friedeborn 297-6473) Toy Give Away - Dec 19 (Tony Demarco 558-4328)

Kids Christmas Party - Dec 20 (Tony Demarco 558-4328) Christmas Eve KOC Homeless dinner - Dec 24 (Rick Ostrich 527-2231)

New Year’s Eve party - Dec 31 (Jerry Myszkowski 522-1641)

JANUARY 2016 Free Family Dinner - Jan 10 (Emilio Espinoza 906-9998) Membership Drive - Jan 10 (Michael Meade 390-8343)

4th Degree Family Mass - Jan 10 Council 5803 Anniversary - Jan 23 (Paul Burke 581-1175)

One Life LA - Jan 23 (Joe Ferrall 428-1894) 4th Degree Knight at the races - Jan 29 (Dan Owens 522-8583)

3rd Degree in Oxnard - Jan 30 (Michael Meade 390-8343) Council Family Mass - Jan 31 (Bob Smith 578-0434) Pro Life Breakfast - Jan 31 Tony Lemos 584-3803)

FEBRUARY 2016

4th Degree Karen Roberts Memorial Lunch - Feb 6 Super Bowl Party - Feb 7 (Ron Huerth 526-4935)

Ash Wednesday - Feb 10 Lenten Fish Fry starts - Feb 12

Free Family Dinner - Feb 21 (Emilio Espinoza 906-9998) Partners in Service Dinner - Feb 21 (Bill Alexander 527-4720)

MARCH 2016

K of C Annual Retreat Mar 3-4 (Mike Palacios 581-9506) St Patric;s Day dinner - Mar 17 (Ron Huerth 526-4935)

Blood Drive - Mar 19 (Paul Friedeborn 297-6473)

APRIL 2016 Free Family Dinner - April 3 (Emilio Espinoza 906-9998)

Casino Night - April 9 (Mike Palacios 581-9506) International Dinner - April 7 (Cliff Wirtzs

Family Mass—April 24 (Bob Smith 578-0434) Pro Life Breakfast - April 24 (Tony Lemos 584-3803)

4th Degree Nominations - Apr 20 (Bill Alexander 527-4720) Good Samaritan Bike Ride - Apr 23 (Rick Ostrich 501-8818)

MAY 2016

Cinco de Mayo - May 1 (Tony Demarco 558-4328) State Convention May 19 –21 (Cliff Wirtz 208-8970)

Postal Food Drive - TBD 4th Degree Elections - May 18 (Bill Alexander 527-4720) Council Nominations - May 10 (Bill Alexander 527-4720)

Bowling Banquet - TBD (Bill Alexander 527-4720)

UPCOMING EVENTS

Council Calendar: www.kc5803calendar.com

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FAMILY EVENTS CHAIRMAN TEL E-MAIL

Fish Fries—1st Friday .and Lenten Jorge Curiel (Cecilia) 526-5188 familycuriel@sbcglobal.net Columbus Day Dinner . Lu / Tony Gammariello 522-9548 tgammy@yahoo.com Thanksgiving Day Dinner Tony Demarco (Suzette) 558-4328 tonyd.1@sbcglobal.net Turkey Shoot Tony Lemos (Loretta) 584-3803 elvisman7@sbcglobal.net Kids Easter Party Faustino Villanueva / Emilio Espinoza 527-0438 / 906-9998 armandoJacobins@yahoo.com Monday Night Football PGK Ron Huerth 526-4935 rlhuerth@sbcglobal.net Super Bowl Party PGK John Linscott / Ron Huerth 526-4935 jlinscott1@att.net / rlhuerth@sbcglobal.net St Patrick's Day Dinner PGK Ron Huerth 526-4935 rlhuerth@sbcglobal.net Healthy Living Director Frank Wilhelmi (Jo) 526-6194 wilhelmi@pacbell.net Cinco de Mayo Tony Demarco (Suzette) 558-4328 tonyd.1@sbcglobal.net Kid’s Christmas Party Tony Demarco (Suzette) 558-4328 tonyd.1@sbcglobal.net

COUNCIL 5803 EVENTS

2014 - 2015 OFFICERS

Grand Knight SK Bob Spielman 522-8446 rspielman3235@att.net Spiritual Advisor SK Deacon Terry Reibenspies 390-0745 terryreib@pacbell.net Deputy Grand Knight SK Tony DeMarco 581-3834 tonyd.1@sbcglobal.net Chancellor SK Bob Smith 578-0434 truestorybob@hotmail.com Warden SK John Antonacci 559-2944 john_thetilepro@yahoo.com Recorder SK Chris Smith 579-7373 groobee@sbcglobal.net Financial Secretary SK Gil Lindberg 583-0725 gilnmary@roadrunner.com Treasurer SK PGK Norm Ouellete 551-3704 njouellette7@yahoo.com 3rd Year Trustee SK Andy Prete 910-0347 andrewprete1@aol.com 2nd Year Trustee SK PGK Rick Ostrich 501-8818 rickostrich@yahoo.com 1st Year Trustee SK PGK Gene Walinski 583-4833 eugenewalinski@msn.com Advocate SK Jeff Sage 813-2599 sage1999@att.net Guard SK Lance Holman 579-9416 greenhouseconstruction1@gmail.com Guard SK David Tellez 520-4615 dtellez1@sbcglobal.net Guard SK Nick Wirtz 584-0263 snickerdudenw@aol.com District Deputy SK Cliff Wirtz DD79 208-8970 cawpaw@aol.com Insurance Representative SK Willie Romero 522-1916 wilfrido805@hotmail.com Bulletin Editor SK Fred Valdez 428-6413 F_valdez@yahoo.com

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FAMILY EVENTS CHAIRMAN TEL E-MAIL

Family Mass SK Bob Smith 578-0434 truestorybob@hotmail.com Golf Tournament SK Jeff Sage 813-2599 sage1999@att.net Installation of Officers PGK Al McKinley (Jo) 527-2056 angelslover@roadrunner.com PGK Testimonial Dinner SK Bob Smith 578-0434 truestorybob@hotmail.com Bishop Fishing Trip PGK Bill Alexander (Lori) 527-4720 balxndr@roadrunner.com Christmas Cards PGK Norm Ouellette 551-3704 njouellette7@yahoo.com K of C 5803 Toy Drive Tony Demarco (Suzette) 558-4328 tonyd.1@sbcglobal.net International Dinner/Vocation Sunday DD Cliff Wirtz (Paula) 208-8970 cawpaw@aol.com Charter Night Paul Burke (Lisa) 581 1175 paulrobertburke@gmail.com Annual Men’s Retreat PGK Mike Palacios (Lois) 581-9506 jayntoots@sbcglobal.net Chili Cook Off—June PGK Rick Ostrich 501-8818 rickostrich@yahoo.com Turnover Dinner PGK Al McKinley (Jo) 527-2056 angelslover@roadrunner.com Membership Mike Mead 390-8343 sirmichaelmead@gmail.com Memorial Mass SK Bob Smith 578-0434 truestorybob@hotmail.com Bingo DD Cliff Wirtz (Paula) 208-8970 cawpaw@aol.com Family Dinners Emilio / Faustino 906-9998 / 527-0438 EEspinozaJr@gmail.com

COMMUNITY EVENTS CHAIRMAN TEL E-MAIL Helping Hands OPEN PADS PGK Rick Ostrich (Betsy) 501-8818 rickostrich@yahoo.com Homeless Dinner Tony Loniero (Catherine) 527-2254 tloniero@sbcglobal.net Bob Joyce 526-2220 mgtnbob@aol.com MRC Tootsie Roll Drive Oct 2011 John Antonacci 559-2944 john_thetilepro@yahoo.com Christian Service Program PGK Earl Todd (Angie) 818-312-0802 toddearl@rocketmail.com Pro-Life Breakfast Tony Lemos (Loretta) 584-3803 elvisman7@sbcglobal.net George Lemos (Sandy) 584-9816 lemos11@sbcglobal.net Blood Drive Paul Friedeborn (Adelina) 522-6080 paulf@rsrpd.us Simi Valley Days SK John MacKenzie 522-9818 ukmackenzie@yahoo.com Various Food Drives PGK Earl Todd 818-312-0802 toddearl@rocketmail.com Scholarship PGK Herman Conant (Jean) 581-2332 hcfoto38@yahoo.com Free Throw Contest George Gnesda /James Collis 522-5699 g.gnez@yahoo.com Hanicapable Lunch Andy Circoria 527-2231 cicoriaav@sbcglobal.net

COUNCIL 5803 EVENTS

4 Knights of Columbus Council 5803 is celebrating its Golden Charter Jubilee on Saturday, January 23, 2016

in honor of 50 years of service to the Catholic Church and Others in Need throughout the City of Simi Valley and Ventura County

The Festivities will begin with a Special Anniversary Mass celebrated by Rev. Joseph P. Shea

3:45 PM Saint Rose of Lima Parish

1305 Royal Avenue Simi Valley, CA 93065

Immediately following the Mass the celebration continues!

4:45 PM

Wood Ranch Country Club 301 Wood Ranch Parkway

Simi Valley CA 93065

Enjoy Live Music Throughout the Evening

Gourmet Appetizers Hosted Wine and Beer Bar (No Host Cocktails available)

A Little Trip Down Memory Lane Surf and Turf Dinner and Dancing

Cost: $45 per person.

Reserve a table of 10 for $450.00 (must be paid in full at time of reserving)

Limited Seating goes on sale November 1, 2015 and will end on December 15, 2015. Please contact George & Janice Gnesda at (805)522-5699 or email address jgnez@yahoo.com to place your reserva-tion. Make checks payable to Knights of Columbus 5803.

Your Host for the Evening 50th Anniversary Committee

Simi Valley Council 5803

Dressy Attire Valet Parking

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BROTHER KNIGHTS HAVE A GREAT HOLIDAY SEASON. WE HAD A GREAT PAST YEAR AND PRAY THAT WE WILL HAVE ANOTHER YEAR OF JOY AND SUCCESS IN 2016. HAVE A MERRY CHRISTMAS AND HAPPY NEW YEAR BOB SPIELMAN GK

GRAND KNIGHT REPORT KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TOY DRIVE Brother Knights: It's that time of year for the Knights of Columbus Toy Drive helping chil-dren of Christian service The date is Saturday December 19th. Time: 8 am Where: St Rose of Lima bingo hall Help: with set up, helping with getting refreshments stage setup for Santa Claus and clean up, getting ready for bingo that night. Carrying the toys bags to the parents car On Friday, 18th December we are going to need help with bringing toys from the Knights hall to St Rose. We need help sorting and filling bags for the children The more people we have the faster we can get done. If you need more information please contact me at 805-558-4328 DGK, Tony DeMarco

JOB OPENING After five years as your bulletin editor it is my de-sire to hand over the job at the end of this Colum-bian year on June 30th, 2016. Any interested brother can give me a call and I would be glad to fill you in on what the job requirements are. It is a great opportunity to volunteer and provide a valuable service to our council Fred Valdez Bulletin Editor 428-6413

Upcoming Knights of Columbus Cruise As our cruise draws near I would like to give you an update. Cur-rently we have 18couples and 3 singles booked. We have a meet-ing scheduled for December 6th to hand out ticket packages to our cruisers. When you read this article we will have about 6 weeks before we sail. We sail on Monday, January 18, 2016 returning on Friday, Janu-ary 22, 2016. We sail on the Crown Princess from San Pedro, a day at sea, stopping in Santa Barbara, then on to a stop in En-senada Mexico, then back to San Pedro. This has been a big hit so we may plan another cruise for the Knights, families and friends in the future (about 3 - 5 years).

SK Bill Alexander PGK Cruise Coordinator

805-527-4720

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RUSS & GAIL alternate: In The First year of our council You, Brother Knights and your Ladies: leased a building and never missed a payment. Incorporated the Columbian Club, our corporation Started a Boy Scout troop. All the leaders were Knights Started a Chi-Rho Club a service club for high school girls Started St. Michael’s Squire’s Circle, Circle #1185 with 26 boys The Squires & Chi-Rho club designed, built and entered a “Keep Christ in Christmas” float in the Simi Valley Days pa-rade Halloween Costume Dance, 1900+ attended Mothers day Dance, 1,000+ attended Sponsored the Simi Valley Symphony Orchestra in “The Magic of Music” Italian, Polish, Mexican, and Irish dinners at the hall St Patrick’s day dance with green beer & pink champagne Children’s Christmas party, 56 children and 1 Santa Columbiettes Fashion Show Men’s retreat at Serra sponsored by Council 5803, over 100 men attended Past Grand Knights Banquet, gave the first GK ring to Al Bandle Columbiettes who were nurses did health screening at St. Rose of Lima school Worked at Rancho San Antonio, helped serve 6,000+ pit Bar-B-Q dinners Columbiettes made center pieces for tables at the Mother’s Day dance

WE HAD A DREAM—PART X First Chaplain’s Night & Dinner 4th degree class of 7 (most of the officers) 14 brother Knights and their Ladies attended the state convention in Fresno First blood drive took in 114 pints, and because they didn’t have enough nurses for all of us, 60 were turned away First bulletin August 1966, and to my knowledge, every month thereafter Columbiettes stocked the health clinic at St Rose school Started a bowling league Columbiettes purchased materials and Kathy Stone made the first green and gold satin banner. Council Communion and breakfast every other month First Grand Knight’s year book First Grand Knight’s portraits Started Knight of the month and Knight of the year awards Held first golf tournament Held Father-Daughter Night with guest speaker Neil Hamilton who played “Commissioner Gordon” from Batman Had Father–Son Night with the Harlem Globe Trot-ters In our second year, we were awarded the trophy for the Best Council in the State of California in our Division.

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PICTURES FROM THE PAST None other than John MacKenzie

PICTURES FROM THE PAST Who are these ladies?

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DECEMBER, 50 YEARS AGO 1st - Airlift of refugees from Cuba to US began 1st - South Africa government says children of white fathers are white 3rd - The Beatles begin final UK concert tour in Glasgow 3rd - USSR launches Luna 8; it crashes on the Moon 4th - Gemini 7 (Borman & Lovell) launched 6th - Pakistan's Islamic Ideology Advisory Committee recommends that Is-lamic Studies be made a compulsory subject for Muslim students from pri-mary to graduate level. 7th - Pope Paul VI & Orthodox Patriarch Athenagoras I simultaneously lift mutual excommunications that led to split of 2 churches in 1054 8th - Abe Burrows' "Cactus Flower" premieres in NYC 8th - Nikolai Podgorny succeeds Mikojan as president of USSR 8th - Pope Paul VI signs 2nd Vatican council 9th - "A Charlie Brown Christmas" premieres 9th - Frank Robinson is traded from Cincinnati to the Orioles 10th - Dutch ends economic boycott of Rhodesia 12th - The Beatles' last concert in Great Britain (Capitol Theatre in Cardiff, Wales) 12th - Doug Walters makes maiden Test ton in 1st Test, goes on to 155 12th - Gale Sayers of Chicago Bears scores 6 TDs, ties NFL record 15th - 3rd cyclone of year kills 15,000 at the mouths of the Ganges River in Bangladesh 15th - Gemini 6 launched; makes 1st rendezvous in space (with Gemini 7) 15th - William Eckert replaces Ford Frick as 4th commissioner of baseball 16th - Gemini 6 returns to Earth 16th - Pioneer 6 launched into solar orbit 17th - Astrodome opens, 1st event is Judy Garland & Supremes concert 17th - British government proclaims ends oil-embargo against Rhode-sia 17th - Largest newspaper-Sunday NY Times at 946 pages (50 cents) 18th - Borman & Lovell Splash down in Atlantic after 2 week Gemini VII mis-sion 18th - Kenneth LeBel jumps 17 barrels on ice skates 19th - French President De Gaulle re-elected (mitterrand gets 45%) 22nd - "Doctor Zhivago" based on the novel by Boris Pasternak, directed by David Lean and starring Omar Sharif and Julie Christie premieres in NYC 22nd - Great Britain sets national maximum road speed at 70 miles per hour 25th - The Yemeni Nasserite Unionist People's Organisation is founded in Taiz 26th - "Funny Girl" with Barbra Streisand closes on Broadway 26th - Buffalo Bills beat San Diego Chargers 23-0 in AFL championship game 26th - Paul McCartney is interviewed on pirate radio station Radio Caroline 29th - "Thunderball", 4th James Bond film starring Sean Connery and Claudine Auger premieres in Tokyo 29th - CBS purchases NFL TV rights for 1966-68 at $18.8 million per year 29th - Supremes release "My World is Empty Without You" 30th - Ferdinand Marcos inaugurated as President of the Phillipines

1941: When the U.S. enters World War II, the Order’s outreach to soldiers is conducted via the National Catholic Community Service organization. The NCCS models many of its programs on the Order’s successful WWI efforts. 1944: The Order creates a $1 million trust fund for the education of children of members who lost their lives in or as a result of World War II. This evolves into the current scholarship fund for use at Catholic colleges and universities in the United States and Canada. 1945: John E. Swift is elected supreme knight. Among his first initiatives is to authorize funding for full-page advertisements in 12 major U.S. newspapers and five Canadian papers highlighting the dangers of communism. The ad offers a free copy of Msgr. Fulton J. Sheen’s pamphlet, “Communism, the Opium of the Peo-ple.” 1946: The Order launches its Crusade for the Preservation and Promotion of American Ideals. Educational pamphlets on com-munism and the dangers of secularism are published and distrib-uted. By August 1948, there are more than 1,300 K of C discus-sion groups. 1947: Several hundred radio stations broadcast K of C-sponsored programs with the titles “Safeguards of America” and “Foundations of Our American Ideals.” 1951-1960: “One Nation Under God” The Knights of Columbus initiated a campaign in 1951 to lobby for the public adoption of the phrase “under God” in the U.S. Pledge of Allegiance. The Order’s Board of Directors had amended the pledge’s recitation at Fourth Degree assembly meet-ings and encouraged congressional representatives to adopt the same language nationwide. One year after Supreme Knight Hart took office in 1953, President Dwight D. Eisenhower signed a law that officially added the words “under God” to the pledge.

HISTORY OF THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS—PART IX

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Andrew Cicoria 12/01 Ronald Blaine 12/03 James R. Gnesda 12/03 Antonio Lemos 12/03 Efren Pizano 12/06 Ron Huerth 12/08 David R. Morley 12/10 Anthony Loniero 12/13 Ron Berkowitz 12/14 James Mulvihill 12/17 Ignacio M. Perez 12/17 GeorgeLemos 12/18 Robert Gilenberg 12/21 Richard H. Case 12/22 Christopher Smith 12/22 Eugene Walinski 12/22 Kyle Pratt 12/26 M Willkomm 12/26 James Pratt 12/28 Frank Saraceno 12/29 Eric Knoester 12/30

INSURANCE REPORT

Scrooge Didn’t Believe We can all remember the story of Scrooge and his failure to believe in the spirit of Christmas. To all but the Scrooges of the world, the celebration of the birth of Christ brings with it a warm feeling of family ties, a joy and pleasure that our faith brings to others. That same warm feeling comes from owning life insurance. Just knowing that, because of what you have planned, your loved ones will have joys and comforts for years to come if something should happen to you. I don’t think Scrooge would have believed in life insurance either, but men of good will do. And the world is a better place because of them. Through life insurance, they know that comfort and security will not be for only one day, but in-stead, a gift that will provide for their loved ones for years to come. This Christmas, give a gift of security and protection. I hope to hear from you. Happy and Holy Holidays to all of you, Willie Romero FICF

SK Willie Romero Supreme Insurance Field Agent

805-522-1916 Bus 805-813-6707 Cell

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I don't think it is too early to start thinking about our annual fishing trip. How many times have you said to yourself that you should go on the trip at least once? This trip should be on your bucket list. Start thinking now and be ready when the next trip comes around. The annual Men's KCO (K of C Outdoor Club) fishing trip to the Bishop Creek area of the Eastern Sierra's is be held on the 1st weekend of October. Join me and 40-50 of your Brother Knights, friends, and families for a great weekend. In addition to the South Fork of Bishop Creek that runs through the campground, there are the South Lake, North Lake, Lake Sabrina and Intake 2 fishing areas nearby. The event is held at the Creekside RV Park with campsites, RV sites, and trailers available for rent. You must make your own reservation for sites. They hold a few sites for us but they are first come-first serve. Contact the office at Creekside for a reservation of your desired site. Be sure to tell them that you will be part of our group. They may be reached at 760-873-4483. Activities include a fishing derby with many prizes (adults and kids, de-pending on attendance), a BBQ Tri-Tip Dinner on Saturday Night, and card games when there are enough interested players. If we have enough interest and help we may have a Sunday morning breakfast. Beautiful mountain (elevation 8300 ft at the campgrounds) scenery, good fishing (trout up to 5 lbs) and good people. You shouldn't pass it up. Ask anybody that has ever gone, they will tell you what a great weekend it is. This event is open to Council and Assembly members, their families, and friends. We generally have only male guests (let your wives and daughters have a "ladies night out" with other fishing trip widows). Lets hope that the weather, the Edison Company, and assorted others allow for more water into South Lake, Lake Sabrina, and the creeks. Like all of California, the Eastern Sierras need water/rain/snow. Let us pray that our drought ends before we have more serious water shortages and possible rationing. Special Note: The pond within the Creekside Campgrounds continues to be under control of the California Department of Fish and Game. They stock the pond on their schedule. All normal Fish and Game laws apply. Some of us made reservations for next year's trip as we checked out. The annual Men's KCO (K of C Outdoor Club) fishing trip to the Eastern Sierra's is held annually on the 1st weekend of October. For more information, please contact me at a Council or Assembly Event or call me.

SK Bill Alexander PGK KCO Club Event Chairman

805-527-4720

Bereavement Report Hi my Brothers and their Families; Our Brother Cody Gorecki has had a serious motorcycle accident in Oregon. Cody's parents John and Jodi are at Cody's side. Please pray for the entire family during his current hospitali-zation and treatment. This may take an extended treatment and recovery period. Brother Andy Budinski has been hospitalized again for further treatment. Please continue your prayers for Andy and his family. Our brother Jim Krebs received his replacement Liver and a Bowel repair. On Monday November16th, there was a fundraising Dinner for the family. Besides our donations we need to continue prayers for Jim's recovery/rehab and his family. Glad to hear that Barbara Prete [PGK Andy ‘s wife] is home and recuperating from an opera-tion. Sarah Spencer (in Los Robles Hospital since last Wednesday, with complications)

Sorry to hear that Josephine Viera 99 year old young lady, the Mother in law of Nick Gomes and Jesus Arellano the Father in Law of Eddie Perez passed away recently. Our Love and Prayers go out to them both and also the Viera , Gomes, Arellano , and the Perez families in their loss. Let’s not forget those that need are prayers also PGK Al Coster, Rachel McCracken Congestive heart Failure [PGK John’s Wife ], Ralph Rodgers [operation], James Brandt [Dave Tellez Son in Law], Colleen Small [Jim’s Wife] Chris Smith Cancer [ Bob Smith’s cousin ], PDD & PGK Bill Williams is in an assisted living home in 1000 Oaks, and Andrew Cicoria, Pat and Jan Moran, John Linscott PGK, Jan Strojeck Heart attack [Deceased PGK Gene Strojeck wife], PGK John Mitchell, Jerry Wirtz [PGK. Cliff Wirtz’s brother], Richard Case, Robert Goerich, Andrew Budinski, Tyler Ritch, Harold "Chris Lev Jr., Pat Silvestri, Michael Wilkomm, Afra Rodgers [Ralph’s wife], Tom Susan’s [son of deceased brother Tom Susan’s] , Lois Huerth [PGK Ron’s wife], Dan & Carmel Kelly ,Paul Friedeborn Family, Kittie Fidermutz [Lonnie Todd's Daughter], John Erickson [Fred’s son], Cathy Sullivan [Patrick’s Wife], Emily Como [Paul’s wife], Julia Mora [Joe Lopez’s Daughter], Peggy Giarrussio [Gerald's Wife] , Dante Ferrari [Patrick Ferrari son], Chelsea White { Deceased brother Jack's Granddaughter], Isabelle McCabe [Doug Conant’s niece] Greg Cassidy, Bernice Hansen, and Debbie Hollar. Please forgive me if I omitted anyone needing prayers. There have been many requests for new or continuing prayers and know that they are in our hearts. Please continue praying for our serviceman and women as they continue to serve throughout the world, helping to maintain peace and the ideals of our country. My Brothers, if you know of someone in your family, or a friend who is in ill health, who needs our prayers, please give us a call at the phone numbers below to let us know. Peace and God Blessings always, PGK Al & Jo McKinley 527-2056 PGK Bill & Lori Alexander 527-4720 PGK Ron Huerth 526-4935

10 months to go Annual Bishop Fishing Trip

Sep 29 - Oct 2 2016

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Upcoming events: 1. Jan 10 - 4th Degree Family mass 2. Jan 29 - Knight at the races 3. Feb 6 - Karen Roberts Memorial La-

dies Lunch 4. March TBD - Disabled Veterans

Lunch 5. April 9 - Casino Night We will not be having the Rosary or our regular meeting on 12/16/15, the third Wednes-day in December. However, we will be having an officers’ meeting that day at 6:30 pm. The next scheduled meeting day will be Wednesday 1/13/16, with the offi-cers’ meeting at 7, Rosary at 7:30, with the regular general meeting at 8 pm.

4TH DEGREE CORNER-ASSEMBLY 2557 DEACON’S CORNER Jubilee Of Mercy

As we know the church is about to embark on a Holy Year of Mercy, starting with the Solemnity of the Immaculate Concep-tion, 2015, and going through the Solemnity of Christ the King, 2016. How do we prepare for the Jubilee of Mercy? The diary of St. Faustina Kowalska - Divine Mercy in My Soul - is a good starting point. In her diary, St. Faustina records that Jesus Himself pro-vided three ways of exercising mercy toward your neighbor: “the first - by deed; the second - by word; the third - by prayer. In these degrees is contained the fullness of mercy” (742) BY DEED Pope Francis writes, “It is my burning desire that, during this Ju-bilee, the Christian people may reflect on the corporal and spiri-tual works of mercy. It will be a way to reawaken our con-science, too often grown dull in the face of poverty.” Brother Knights, we must take it upon ourselves to know and practice the corporal and spiritual works of mercy. BY WORD As knights we must spread the word of God to others, especially those who do not know Him. Jesus’ words to St. Faustina: “I grant you as many graces as you can hold. As often as want to make Me happy, speak to the world about My great and unfa-thomable mercy.” In this Jubilee year, spreading devotion to the merciful heart of Jesus will be a total outpouring of mercy on humanity. BY PRAYER Doing Works of Mercy is vital, but without prayer, we run the risk of becoming simply good-willed social workers during the Jubi-lee of Mercy. This year we must develop a prayer life so power-ful that we will receive as much, but only as much as we ar-dently desire and ask for. We must ask for great mercy. And so brother Knights, let us go out into the world spreading mercy by “deed”, “word”, and “prayer”. Deacon Terry

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CATHOLIC CHARITIES WILL BE READY FOR SYRIANS

The Obama administration’s response has been called a “Band-Aid” for Syria. Since the

civil war began almost five years ago, the United States has issued refugee visas to less

than 1,500 Syrians.

In September, Secretary of State John Kerry announced a new plan, with the U.S. rais-

ing its figure for all refugees from 70,000 to 85,000 this fiscal year, which began Oct. 1.

He said the overall figure will include at least 10,000 Syrians. The total will climb to

100,000 in 2017, including even more Syrians.

“In light of this global emergency situation, we urge the United States to lead a compre-

hensive global initiative in partnership with European and other states to improve ac-

cess to protections for refugees,” stated the Human Rights First organization.

Together with 14 other Democrats, Senator Richard J. Durbin from Illinois wrote a let-

ter praising President Obama for his pledge to take 10,000 Syrian refugees. The con-

gressman urged the president to admit 65,000 more Syrian aliens. Senator Chris S.

Murphy of Connecticut said doing so little was risky.

“Do we think we make this country more safe from terrorism by showing a cold-

heartedness to this refugee crisis?” he asked. “I think the answer is no.” – who said

this?

Pope Francis has also weighed in on the issue. During his Sept. 24 address to Congress,

he told senators and house representatives they must respond to the refugee crisis in a

“humane, just and fraternal” way.

Human rights organizations have pointed out that the U.S. granted asylum to 111,000

Vietnamese refugees in 1979 and another 207,000 the next year. And during the Mariel

boatlift, around the same time, the U.S. gave sanctuary to more than 120,000 Cuban

refugees. After Sept. 11, 2001, refugee resettlement in the United States dropped to 27,131 in 2002. Since then, however, numbers have steadily risen to 69,987 last year, close to the 70,000 cap.  

PARISH NEWS ARCHDIOCESE NEWS

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Brothers, If you have not already done so, you should be gearing up for the poster contest. The Keep Christ in Christmas Poster Contest allows young people to engage their creative talents while remembering the true meaning of Christmas. The contest is open to young peo-ple ages 5-14 and divided into three age groups. I would encourage you to contact your Religious Ed office or parish school to take part as this is a good way to introduce the Knights to the fathers of contestants who may be potential candidates for membership. For information on the contest or to order material, visit knights-gear.com, kofc.org/forms or call 203-752- 4016. With Winter fast approaching you also can contact Knightsgear.com for the Coats For Kids information. Sadly, many children face the prospect of going without a warm coat. Providing kids with warm coats is the goal of the Coats for Kids program. Councils that fulfill all the requirements of this “featured program” purchasing and distributing at least eight cases of coats - will fulfill all four requirements of the Youth Activity category for the Columbian Award. This something your council or your individual family should do. You can purchase high-quality, brand new winter coats for boys and girls. Coats are available in boxes of 12 (boys or girls) and contain the following youth sizes: 2 small, 4 medium, 4 large and 2 extra large for only $220! Last month Archbishop Jose Gomez called on the Knights to take on the petition drive for the referendum to overturn the horrible assisted suicide bill that our “Catholic” Gov-ernor signed. I am proud that we had nearly 100 participation in our district and we got over 2,000 signatures. Let’s keep working on those membership numbers, as the Columbian year is nearly half over. Wear those badges each week at mass and keep a form 100 handy at all times! Our next first Degree will be Wednesday, December 9th at Council 5803 hall in Simi Valley. We will also have a 2nd degree coming up in anticipation of the 3rd degree on January 30th in Oxnard. As the holiday season is upon us, please remember this is not always a happy time for others.. Please pick up the phone and call a widow of a deceased brother. Ask your pastor what you can do for those most in need. I wish each of you and your families a good Ad-vent season. May God bless you and your loved ones and may He comfort any of you in physical or mental distress. Cliff Wirtz District Deputy – 79 805-208-8970

MESSAGE FROM THE DISTRICT DEPUTY THANKSGIVING DINNER & TURKEY SHOOT There is a proverb, “too many cooks spoil the . . . “. In the case of our turkey dinner the proverb is certainly not true. We had 18 cooks prepare 18 turkeys under the supervision of PGK John Linscott, PGK Ron Huerth and Bob Joyce and the dinner was delicious!! Thank you so much to all of the cooks, and everyone who helped with the dinner . A big shout out also to the Lemos brothers for keeping the tradition alive of the turkey shoot A great time was had by all.

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Annual Handicapables Luncheon On Saturday December 12th. our Knights of Co-lumbus Council # 5803 of Simi Valley will be putting on it's Annual Handicapables Lunch-eon at St. Rose of Lima Church and Hall. The Mass will begin at 11:30 A.M. with the luncheon beginning at 12:30 P.M.. The luncheon will consist of Ham, Salad, Mash Potatoes, Vegetables, Rolls, desert, and drinks. With Music, gifts, and a program put on by the Girl Scouts. If anyone wishes to help, please call Rick Ostrich at 805-501-8818.

KIDS CHRISTMAS PARTY The kids Christmas Party will take place at the K of C hall on December 20, Sunday 11 am-2 pm. Free hot dog lunch at 12:00 noon for kids of all ages The chairman of this event is Tony Demarco. His number is 558-4328. New members, this is a good event to get started to help out!! Please call Tony.

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Knights of Columbus Bowling League Our 2015-2016 season continues on Thursdays thru May 2016. We are bowling with 10 teams of 4 bowlers per team this sea-son. If we have more interest in the future we can add more teams. Think about joining us this season as a sub, or add your name to the wait list for a regular position. We can always use subs and our fees are reasonable. Only $3 for a sub after you pay your USBC Sanctioning fees of $20 (estimated). Let me know if you are interested in joining as a regular bowler or substitute. Returning bowlers have priority on being a regular again. Additional new regular bowlers will be asked/allowed to bowl with the following order: being a Knight, a Knight's spouse, or part of a Knight's family (age 18 and older). Friends, neighbors, coworkers or others with an existing regular bowler as a sponsor will be considered as space allows.

SK Bill Alexander PGK

Bowling League President

WE ARE IN NEED OF TOYS FOR THE CHILDREN OF CHRISTIAN SERVICES

PLEASE BRING AN UNWRAPPED TOY TO ALL BUSINESS MEETINGS AND

ALL KNIGHTS FAMILY EVENTS.

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS TOY DRIVE

THE TOY YOU BRING WILL MAKE A CHILD SMILE AT CHRISTMAS

Bingo Workers

We are in need of more pull tab workers. Training is free and it is not a hard job. For pull tabs you basically sell lottery tickets to the players. If you are new to the council please call me so I can get you on the Bingo Schedule. If you can’t work a specific weekend in January or have a shift preference please email me at webmas-ter@kc5803.org . I produce the schedule around the 2nd Wednesday of the month before. So get me any special requests for December by December 9th. I have also begun to post the bingo worker schedule online at www.kc5803.org, you will need a password to access it. This is the same password as for the roster. Call me if you need the password. PGK Rick Ostrich, 805-501-8818

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MOTIONS Motion: $440.00 for Coats for kids Motion introduced by PGK Ron Huerth. Seconded by Jerry Padgett Motion: $500.00 for the BSA Bike ride sponsored by the Good Samaritan Center Motion introduced by PGK Rick Ostrich. Seconded by PGK Bill Alexander Motion: $400.00 for Transportation for the Walk for life Motion introduced by Joe Ferrall. Seconded by Agustin Lopez Motion: $1000.00 for For the Troops Motion introduced by PGK Bill Martin. Seconded by Richard Buetow Motion: $1000.00 for La Reina HS Building Fund Motion introduced by PGK Kirk Brennen. Seconded by Tony Gammariello The motions were tabled and will be discussed and voted on at the next Council business meeting on December 8th.

How Motions work

Article 7, Sec. 3. No money in excess of $200.00 shall be paid or transferred from the Treasury of this Council, unless by a two-thirds vote of the members present and voting at a regular business meeting held subsequent to a regular business meeting at which notice in writing of a resolution of intention to pay or transfer such money and the purposes and amount to be paid or transferred shall have been given and regularly read. Expenses in excess of $200.00 1may be disbursed in advance, providing said funds are part of the Council's General Program Plan and Budget approved by the Council at the start of the current Columbian year.

PARTICIPATE Brother Knights For those of you that don’t attend the business meetings, these are some of the things that you are missing. Remember, make your voice heard by attending the meetings. The following motions to provide financial assistance were presented and passed at our lat business meeting. for the Jim Krebs family to offset medical costs for transportation for the Walk for life for Condor Ice Hockey. Program for specials need kids for Sisters of Notre Dame Nun Run for the Hispanic Ministry For Life after Brain Injury association for the Good Samaritan Center Society of St Vincent de Paul (Local Chapter) Make a difference and attend the meetings.

FISH FRY DINNER FIRST FRIDAY OF THE MONTH

5:00pm – 6:30pm

Knights of Columbus Hall 1255 Patricia Ave.

The dinner includes: a delicious BBQ or fried fish with cole slaw, fried clams, French fries, mac & cheese, bread roll, coffee, punch & dessert. Bring friends & family. Only $8.00 for adults and $4.00 for kids 12 or younger.

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ROSARY FOR THE UNBORN

FIRST SATURDAY

OF EVERY MONTH Please Join Us. Assumption Cemetery on Fitzgerald Rd. 9:30am 

Week 13, Dec. 7 Dallas Cowboys at Washington Week 14, Dec. 14 New York Giants at Miami Dolphins Week 15, Dec. 21 Detroit Lions at New Orleans Saints Week 16, Dec. 28 Cincinnati Bengals at Denver Broncos

NOTE: Starting time for games is 5:30PM

MONDAY NIGHT FOOTBALL

Winter Blood Drive

Please help our local blood service – United Blood Services – by donating a unit or two at the Knights of Columbus Quarterly Blood Drive Sat-urday December 12 at the St Rose of Lima parish hall. Your blood could save a life at a critical time for someone near to you. Please call Paul Friedeborn at 805-297-6473, UBS at 805-654-1600, or contact them on-line to schedule an appointment

DECEMBER Universal: That all may experience the mercy of God, who never tires of forgiving.  Evangelization: That families, espe-cially those who suffer, may find in the birth of Jesus a sign of certain hope.

POPE’S INTENTIONS

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Sun

Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat

1 Council Officers Meeting 7:30

2 3 -Bowling

4 Fish Fry 5:00—6:30

5 BINGO Rosary for Unborn at Assumption 9:30

6 PADS 7 Monday Night Football

8 Council Business Meeting 7:30

9 1st Degree in Simi

10 - St Rose Homeless dinner --Bowling

11 Yaw Yaw set up for party - 11:00

12 Bingo -Blood Drive -Hanicapables -Yaw Yaw Christmas party

13 PADS

14 Monday Night Football

15 Oblates at kofC Hall -

16 4th Degree Meeting 6:30 PM Officers only—No Rosary

17 -Bowling

18 K of C Home-less dinner

19 Bingo Toy Give away at STRL. 9:00 am

20 PADS Kids Christmas party at the hall. 11:00 pm

21 Monday Night Football

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24 NO Bowling Christmas Eve -K of C Homeless dinner - 5:00 PM

25 Christmas Day

26 Bingo

27 PADS 28 Monday Night Football

29 30 31 -New Years Eve Party NO Bowling

December 2015

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January 2016 

SUN      MON        TUE       WED      THUR        FRI        SAT           1 NO fish fry  2 BINGO

Rosary for Unborn at Assumption 9:30

3  PADS  4   5  Council Officers Meeting 7:30

6  7  Bowling 8  9 Bingo  

10  PADS ‐Free Family Dinner ‐Membership Drive ‐4th Degree Family Mass 

11   12  Council Busi-ness Meeting 7:30

13  14 Bowling STRL Homeless Dinner

15 K of C Homeless Dinner

16 Bingo

17 PADS  18   K of C Cruise

19 Oblates at kofC Hall K of C Cruise

20  4th Degree Meeting 8:00 K of C Cruise

21 Bowling  K of C Cruise

22    K of C Cruise

23 Bingo - Council 5803 50th Anniversary ‐ One Life LA 

24  PADS  25   26  27  28  Bowling 29 4th Degree Knight at the races 

30 Bingo 3rd Degree in Ox‐nard 

31  PADS  Family Mass Pro Life break-

fast