Navigator’s Log

Potomac Assembly # 2204

Comprised of Knights of Columbus Councils

459 Fitzgerald

5998 Mount Vernon, and

11170 Fort Belvoir

Includes The Basilica of Saint Mary, Saint Joseph’s, Saint Louis,

Good Shepherd, and Fort Belvoir Catholic Parishes

May — June 2018

Fourth Degree Exemplification on April 21, 2018, see page 6.

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Potomac Assembly Directory

Navigator Trustee 1 Year

SK FN 2PGK Buck Coates, buck.coates@comcast.net, SK PFN 2PGK Steve Buttie, sbuttie@hotmail.com, 850 543-9516

703 751-8362

Friar Trustee 2 Year

SK Father Ramon Baez, r.baez@ gs-cc.org, 703 780-4055 SK Nate Murray, nmurraysr@aol.com, 703 863-5202

Captain Trustee 3 Year

SK PGK Ed Stance, stanceed@aol.com, 703 313-8136 SK PFN PGK Ray Duff, rrduff5004@verizon.net, 703 780-1822

Admiral

SK FN 2PGK Fred Beata, fbeata@verizon.net, 571 249-0955

Comptroller

SK FDD 2PGK Kevin Palgutt, kevin.palgutt@gmail.com, 703 590-2197

Pilot

SK PGK Robert T. Reynolds, reynoldsrt@cox.net, 703 799-7260

Scribe

SK PGK Larry Clark, hlclark63@gmail.com, 202 494-4761

Purser

SK PFN PGK Tom Fahey, t_fahey@taxpro.net, 571 233-9048

Inner Sentinel

SK William Beach, wwbeach4214@gmail.com, 571 527-7772

Outer Sentinel

SK PFN PGK Jim Reilly, railroadman9@verizon.net, 703 960-4249

Color Corps Commander

SK FN 2PGK Fred Beata, fbeata@verizon.net, 571 249-0955

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Navigator’s Log Editor, SK Maurice Chau, mrcchau2@yahoo.com, 703 220-6185,

Navigator’s Log Staff: SK PFN PGK Jim Reilly, SK Carl Eifert

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UPCOMING EVENTS

DAY OF WEEK DATE EVENT

MAY 2018

TUESDAY 29 BUSINESS MEETING AT 7:30PM, OFFICERS 7:00 PM

JUNE 2018

SATURDAY 2 PATRIOTIC ROSARY AT 11:00 AM AT COUNCIL 5998

SUNDAY 3 COLOR COPRS SUPPORT, CORPUS CHRISTI PROCESSION, SHOW TIME 4:30PM,

INCLUDES 5PM MASS AND PROCESSION FROM BASILICA OF SAINT MARY TO

CEMETARY AND RETURN

MONDAY 25 BUSINESS MEETING AT 7:30PM, OFFICERS 7:00 PM & INSTALLATION OF OFFICERS

JULY 2018

SATURDAY 7 PATRIOTIC ROSARY AT 11:00 AM AT COUNCIL 5998

MONDAY 23 BUSINESS MEETING AT 7:30PM, OFFICERS 7:00 PM

On behalf of Potomac Assembly # 2204

Please keep our Faithful Comptroller SK Kevin Palgutt (703) 590-2197 updated on your status;

Kevin.palgutt@gmail.com. Send e-mail to inform of any changes to your phone number, email

and mailing address so that the Assembly may keep you informed of our activities, to inform

you of SKs and their families that need your prayers, and to let you know of any last minute

changes to our planned schedule of events.

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Table of Contents

Mary, Queen of peace we turn to you our Mother.

Into your hands we place our prayers.

For our men and women serving in the military, protect them!

For innocent victims of war and violence, spare them!

For those who mourn and are injured, comfort them!

For people of all nations, unite them in the love and peace of your Son,

the Prince of Peace

Mary, Queen of Peace, pray for us!

A PRAYER FOR PEACE

Page 2 Potomac Assembly Directory

Page 3 May, June, and July Upcoming Events

Page 4 Table of Contents, Prayer for Peace

Page 5 Friar for the Assembly, Obituary for SK Stephen D’Antoni

Page 6 Fourth Degree Exemplification

Page 7 Social for April—Welcome New Sir Knights

Page 8 Prayer List, Prayer for the Sick

Page 9 May and June Birthdays

Page 10 Around the Councils—Upcoming Council Events

Page 11 Faithful Navigator’s Article

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Dear Potomac Assembly Brother Knights:

It is difficult to believe that with Pentecost Sunday on May 20th, the Easter season comes to an end. The

more years I spend as a priest, the better I understand why people say that one can never really exhaust the

riches of that wonderful liturgical season. After a solemn Lenten season and an intense Holy Week, the

bright shades of the Easter Sunday readings and the readings after that emphasize the mystery of the resurrec-

tion of Jesus. In the Acts of the Apostles, which is read at every Sunday during Easter, we experience the

aftershocks of the event that affected every aspect of humanity and the universe itself. He is Risen as He

said!

On a lighter note, I am aware that the week after Pentecost Sunday is Memorial Day weekend. I want to say

a prayer for all of those brother Knights who paid the ultimate price in service of Our Country. May Mary,

the Morning Star, lead them to their Eternal Rest. There are also some members of the Assembly who will

be moving to other parts of the country this summer. I wish to thank you for all of the great work you have

done on behalf of the Knights of Columbus. I will continue to pray for all of you this summer as you take

time off to be with your loved ones wherever this summer will take you.

God bless!

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Obituary for SK Stephen D’Antoni

Stephen D'Antoni, born on June 15, 1941 passed away on April 13, 2018. He graduated from New York City College

with a Bachelor’s degree. Stephen was employed as a federal employee; working as an electrical engineer at the Nor-

folk Naval shipyard in Portsmouth, VA. Stephen often volunteered with Habitat for Humanity doing various things

such as repairing homes, along with being very involved in church activities; he was a Sacristan and a member of the

Knights of Columbus.

Traveling, reading and contributing to the community were just some of Stephen's day to day hobbies. Stephen is pre-

deceased in death by his parents: J ohn and Rose D'Antoni; Survived by his sister: Frances A. D'Antoni of Tampa,

Florida. Stephen will be missed by many, but never forgotten!!

In lieu of flowers, memorial donations may be made to The American Heart - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - -

Additional words from the Faith Navigator, Stephen served the Basilica of Saint Mary in numerous ways, most promi-

nently as a key sacristan and a member of several devotional organizations. He joined the Fitzgerald Council of the

Knights of Columbus on August 15, 2016 and rose quickly through the degrees. He took his Patriotic Degree on April

1, 2017 and became a Sir Knight with membership in the Potomac Assembly 2204.

We will remember Stephen D’Antoni for his humor, his quiet yet powerful service to the Church, his devotion to

friends, and his steady support for the Basilica’s apostolic work. Interment will be in Tampa, Florida, at a date yet to

be determined.

Friar for the Assembly - Father Ramon Baez

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Fourth Degree Exemplification, April 21

There were 117 candidates who became Fourth Degree Sir Knights in Palmyra, Virginia, which is east of

Charlottesville, Virginia. A total of five candidates became Sir Knights from the Potomac Assembly. Four of

the five were from the Fitzgerald Council 459 (St. Joseph/St. Mary’s) and one from Mount Vernon Council

5998—Precious Andam.

Left to right: (new) SK Precious Andam, SK Maurice Chau, (new) SK Chris Zettler, (new) SK Tim Donnelly, Faithful Navi-

gator SK Buck Coates, (new) SK Zach Waters, SK District Marshal Dave Todd, (new) SK Markus Fish, SK GK Bill Beach,

and SK Ed Stance. Missing from the picture is SK Steve Smith who is in the 4th degree choir.

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April 23rd Social at Houlihan’s at the Hilton in Springfield, VA

A good time was enjoyed by all, especially the great company. The food was also great, and it was especially nice to

welcome the new Sir Knights to the Assembly!

Top picture, Left to right: Maurice Chau,

SK Associate District Marshal—NoVA

South PFN PGK Phil Kennedy, Precious

Andam, FN Buck Coates, PFN Jim Reil-

ly, and Steve Smith.

Left picture: Pam Rubin, and Marianne

Coates.

Right picture: Precious and Alice An-

dam and FN Buck Coates.

Left to right: SK Joe Castillo, FN Buck Coates, SK Larry Clark, Mrs. Left to right: SK Ed Stance, Faithful Navigator Buck Coates,

Dushyanthi Zettler, SK Ben McCarter (back), SK Chris Zettler, SK PFN Fred Beata, SK Emmettt O’Hare, and SK Kevin Pulgutt.

SK Nate Murray, and SK Ed Jones.

Below picture: Ed Stance, SK Associate District Marshal—NoVA South

PFN PGK,Phil Kennedy, FN Buck Coates, and PFN Fred Beata.

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Please remember the following Sir Knights and their relatives in your prayers. If you know of a Brother

Sir Knight or relative to be placed on the Prayer List, please notify either the FN or the NAVLOG editor. Thank you.

Pam Rubin, wife of SK PGK Larry Clark

Jim Clark, brother of SK PGK Larry Clark

Antonio Bennet

Repose for the soul of SK Bruce Cofer

Repose for the soul of SK Dick Farwell

Repose for the soul of SK Patrick Troy

Repose for the soul of James M. McCabe

Repose for the soul of Josette M. McCabe

Repose for the soul of Mrs. Natalia Palgutt

Repose for the soul of Mrs. Betty Zuberbueler

Repose for the soul of Stella Michals

Repose for the soul of SK Stephen D’Antoni

Lord Jesus, who went about doing good and healing all, we

ask you to bless our brother Knights

and their relatives who are sick. Give them the strength in

body, courage in spirit and patience in pain.

Let them recover their health, so that, restored to the Christian

community, they may joyfully praise your name, for you live

and reign for ever and ever. Amen

Prayer for the Sick

Prayer List

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Birthdays William F. Hixon May 1 Philip W. Hill June 1

Charles O. Mensah May 1 William Warren Beach June 2

Lawrence J. Dietrick May 4 Michael E. Winiarski June 3

Thomas K. Fahey May 6 James M. Galligan June 4

David R. Holmes May 9 Mark W. Visbeck June 4

David A. Bolger May 13 Robert S. McCormick June 7

William A. Johnson May 13 Donald A. Logeais June 8

Agustin Mateo May 13 Levi Crews June 9

Joseph F. Marquart May 14 Michael A. Zidek June 16

J. Lawrence Bona May 15 Paul J. Townsend June 17

Richard A. Mullins May 16 Carter P. Barrett June 26

Michael R. Trotochaud May 21 John L. Dogan June 27

Robert L. White May 21 Stanley J. Glod June 28

Edward J. Cook May 22 James E. Dallmann June 29

Louis Kobus May 24 Robert G. Kopasz June 29

Efrain V. Sanchez May 24 Marcos Lopez June 30

Clifford J. Conway May 25 Daniel J. Pierce June 30

Rev. Thomas P. Ferguson May 27

James A. Hamby May 27

Peter F. Lockard May 27

Tejas Patel May 27

Leo G. McCormick May 29

James D. McKissick May 29

On behalf of Potomac Assembly # 2204, to those who were born in the Month of May and June

May Your Birthday be Blessed

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EVENTS AROUND THE COUNCIL TABLE

459—Fitzgerald Council:

May June

2—Officers Meeting 7:30pm 1—Nocturnal Adoration 9pm-7am

4—Nocturnal Adoration 9pm-6am 2—Rosary at Abortion Clinic 9am

5—Rosary at Abortion Clinic 9am 6—Officers Meeting 7:30pm

5-6—Spring Food Drive Collection 13—Rosary 7pm, Business meeting & Election 7:30pm

9—Business Meeting & Admissions 7:30, Rosary 7pm 16—Council Run Parish Picnic, Ft. Hunt Park 11-4

26—”Alive” Last Saturday, Food delivery 24—ALIVE Last Saturday Food Delivery

29—Potomac Assembly Meeting at 5998 7:30pm

5998—Mount Vernon Council: (Bingo every Friday except Good Friday)

May June

3—Officers 6:30, Rosary 7:30 Business Meeting 8pm 2— First Saturday—Patriotic Rosary 11am

3—First Degree 3— Sunday Bingo 2 pm

4-6—Virginia State Annual Meeting 5— Officers 6:30pm, Rosary 7:30, Business meeting 8pm

5—First Saturday—Patriotic Rosary 11am 10— St. Louis Pancake Breakfast 8am

6—Sunday Bingo 2 pm 17— Good Shepherd Pancake Breakfast 7am

6—KOVAR Bake Sale at Bingo 30— Council and Corporation Appreciation Dinner 6 pm

13—Mother’s Day Flowers at Good Shepherd

13—St. Louis Pancake Breakfast

19—KOVAR Cookout and Silent Auction 3 to 8 pm

20—Good Shepherd Pancake Breakfast

20—Baby Shower 2 to 5 pm

11170—Fort Belvoir Council:

May June

4-6—State Annual Meeting—Roanoke, VA 2—Patriotic Rosary—11am @ Blessed Sacrament

10—Business Mtg at Belvoir Chapel 7:30pm, Rosary 7 Chapel

12—Our Lady of Fatima Marian Prayer Service 6pm 14—New Council Officers’ Installation Belvoir Chapel

18-20—Wounded Warrior Collection 7:30pm

19—First Degree Rehearsal—Belvoir Chapel Basement 16—Pre-Org State Meeting, Glen Allen, VA

23—First Degree/Officers’ Mtg at Belvoir Chapel 7:30pm 23—Third Degree @11am (candidates 10:15) Manassas

29—Potomac Assembly—Fourth Degree Meeting 7:30pm 25—Potomac Assembly—Fourth Degree Meeting 7:30pm

28—Officers’ Meeting at Belvoir Chapel 7:30pm

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Brother Sir Knights,

due to the Memorial Day Holiday, our meeting this month is on Tuesday, May 29, at 7:30 pm. It is an important

meeting because we will be voting on the proposed slate of officers that was passed out at our last social/business

meeting. We will also be taking nominations from the floor for anyone that is interested in becoming an officer and

was missed by the slate selection committee. The Sir Knights voted in will be installed on June 25. The Master has

not said who will conduct the ceremony.

This election points out that the year is almost over and a new group will lead us going forward. Looking back, it has

been a very good year. Father Baez became our Faithful Friar and has done a marvelous job. He has given us great

words of wisdom both at our meetings and in our NavLog. We brought in 12 new members, laid a wreath and toured

Arlington, had a couple of movie nights, and our Friar said a Mass in December to end the year followed by a break-

fast at Murphy’s. There were also a number of socials put on by our Faithful Captain Ed Stance. SK Ray Duff led a

monthly Patriotic Rosary and after the May rosary we worked with the Boy Scouts to do a flag retirement. All of

these were really good times. On a sad note, we said farewell to several old friends and longtime Knights. We were

able to honor them by providing a Color Corps standing watch at their wakes and for their funerals and burials. We

also fought the good fight to retain our traditional regalia. We won a small victory when the regalia was extended to

June 2019. Taking advantage of this extension, the Color Corps supported many interesting events. We served at the

Father Capodanno Mass, the Sea Service Mass, marched in the Saint Patrick’s Day and George Washington’s Day

parades, attended Confirmations, Simbang Gabi Mass, and many other events. The Color Corps has been great to

work with under the direction of the Color Corps Commander Ray Duff and now the new Color Corps Commander

Fred Beata.

I am very grateful to all the Sir Knights that have supported me and our activities this last year. I am confident that

we will show the same support to the new Faithful Navigator, currently slated Ed Stance. I pray that under the guid-

ance of our Faithful Friar, we will continue to do good works and grow in our spirituality.

Mary Queen of the Knights, Pray for Us.

YBIC,

Buck

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