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The Communicator Knights of Columbus
Immaculate Conception Council 11991, Goose Creek, SC
Volume 18, Issue 10 Editor: SK Steve Ekhaml, Recorder April, 2016
GK Steven P. Gearhart
Greetings Brother Knights,
The cold and miserable winter is now over. According
to the calendar spring is finally here and we have moved
the clocks forward to accommodate more daylight and an
opportunity to complete the honey-do list. Of course we
continue to temporarily change the thermostat between the
air conditioning mode and the heat. However, I still find
cutting grass more satisfying than shoveling snow. The
Azaleas and Dog Woods are in full bloom and the Yellow
Jasmine is so fragrant this time of the year. God has a neat
way for us to come out of hibernation and enjoy his world.
March was a very busy and stressful time for the
Council. The 2016 SC Catholic Men’s Conference was a
success. The attendance was not what I anticipated but I
will commend those who attended and attest they learned
a whole lot about themselves. Next year it will be in
Greenville and I suspect those who attended this year will
make the pilgrimage in 2017. Question arose as to how
you are going to calculate the man hours put into the
planning. We had 43 Knights from Council 11991, 11910
Summerville, 11471 Moncks Corner, 6726 Hanahan, and
8900 N. Charleston. I tracked meetings, attendance and
planning during the year and calculated 2469 man hours
expended. I truly could not have done it without the
support. Where were you on March 5th?
The Fish Fries were another success. This event is
basically the only major fund raiser that the Council hosts.
Other than your dues, this is the only major income the
Council depends on throughout the year to support
different charitable needs. This requires an enormous
amount of planning, organization and trust that the
volunteers show up. Thanks to PGK Howard Jackson,
Waylon Moody and the cast of many who did a
Table of Contents
1-2 Message from Grand Knight, & Active Military
2-Continued note from the Grand Knight
2- Good of the Order; Birthdays/Anniversaries/Announcements
3–DGK Message, Editor’s Note, Warden’s Message, D. Deputy
4-Knights in Action, “Did You Know”, 4th Degree Report
5–6Knights in Action, Fourth Degree Rpt.
6-More Knights in Action, Prayer of the Month
7-8 Fourth Degree, Council Inputs
9- List of Officers and Directors
ACTIVE MILITARY
PLEASE PRAY FOR THE FOLLOWING ACTIVE DUTY
PERSONNEL: Mohse E. Alcantara, USN; Sgt Bruce Gene
Alexander, Jr, USMC; David B. Blom, USN; MSgt Jason Brown,
USAF; LCDR Samuel N. Caoile MD, USN; MSgt Thomas J
Cardno, USMC; PV2 Carlos B. Eraula, USA; PO2 Francisco B.
Eraula, USN; PV2 Jerehmy Guerry, USA; PFC Milton Grant, Jr,
USMC; Major Melissa Jones, SGT John Paul Karabees, USA;
Private Michael Luker, USAR; SGT William Lynch, USA; EDMC
Scott MacFarlane, USN; Wilfredo Martell, USA; TSgt James
McLarty, Army National Guard; SGT Arbie Ignatius Melendrez,
USA; David & Zita Merrick, USAF; PFC Ken Mitre, USA;
Matthew Mullenniex, USCG; SSG James Munro, USA; Capt
Melissa K. Opheim, USAF; LT Benjamin Pearson, USAF; Anthony
Dainell Pettigrew II, USA; USA; LCpl Chris Schneider, USMC;
SGT William H. Stasiek, USA; Ben Stolz, USAF; Saji Thomas; SGT
David J. Turner, USA; TSgt Wilsen B. Villareal, USAF; Matt
Winters, USAF; PO1 Michael Worthem, USN; SGT Charline
Yangco Gallegos, USA; Chief Robert W. Zahrn.
“Lord, hold our troops in Your loving hands. Protect them as they
protect us. Bless them and their families for the selfless acts they
perform on our behalf. We ask this in the name of Jesus, Our Lord
and Savior. Amen”
July Birthdays:
Reginald Moreno 1st, Thomas Risso 1st, Sal
Muscarella 3rd, Rev. Anastacio Villaluz 8th, Mark
Phillips 8th ,Christopher Totolo 10th, Wendell
Williams 15th Scott Balsitis 16th, Leonard Tittle
17th , Robert Johnston 21st, Paul Reece 21st John
Flinn 24th, Francis Mullady 24th Ronald Snyder
29th, Dominic Dermine 31st, Thomas Stanfill 31st ,
Anniversaries in July
Gordon & Virginia Stevenson 7/4, , Chad & Joy
Huber 7/4, John & Wilma Sheil 7/6, Gregory &
Rebecca Cissell 7/7, Harold & Christine Phillips
7/11, John & Cheryl Mallon 7/15, John &
Rosemarie Benecki 716, Michael & Dawn Boone
7/21, Michael & Betty Niermann 7/21,
2011-2012 COMMITTEE CHAIRMAN:
Program Director: Pelagio Caolie
Church Director: Robert Rose
Youth Director Thomas Arnold
Vocation Chairman: ------------------
Community Director: Leonard Tittle
Pro-Life Representatives: Tim Kenefick
Joseph Anonie
Council Director: ---------------------
Public Relations: --------------------
Family Director: ---------------------
Membership Director: John Flinn
Recruitment Committee: Michael Cousino
Recruitment Committee: Pelagio Caolie
Recruitment Committee: Russ Whited
Retention Chairman: Michael Cousino
Good of the Order:
We ask you to pray for,
Wilma Sheil, Ginny Stevenson, Cindy Nugent,
Deacon Joe Anonie, John Vohs
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Gearhart continued from page 1……magnificent job this
year. If we could get the publicity figured out we could
have had more but then we couldn’t feed any more. Final
total was 40 Council members donated 320 hours and the
net income was $3,160.00. Absolutely fantastic! Where
were you on March 11th and 18th?
I personally want to welcome Alfredo “Fred” Ancheta
and Socrates “Soc” Tinga to our Order. On March 18th,,
during the fish fry, the District Deputy and myself along
with Mike Cousino, John Flinn and Frank Bautista held a
1st Degree Exemplification in the AMC using the Supreme
approved video. Fred and Soc agreed to be the first ever to
take part in this and I must say unless you have seen the
presentation throw no stones. I would have no problem
conducting another 1st Degree in this manner again to
accommodate the needs of a candidate wishing to join our
Order. We have acquired two dynamic Brother Knights
who will make a difference to our Council in the future.
On Saturday, March 20th we traveled to St Thomas where
Council 8900 hosted a 2nd and 3rd Degree. I want to
congratulate again Fred Ancheta, Soc Tinga, Lance
Laidlaw, Hector Burgess-Rodriquez and Omar Bellique
who all have attained 3rd Degree privileges.
At the Business Meeting on April 7th, the Trustees are to
present to the Council the list of potential Officers for
Fraternal Year 2016-2017. I can attest that we have a core
of outstanding and knowledgeable Knights that are
stepping up to serve. These Knights have previously
served in various Director Chairs earlier and are now
returning to reassure the forward progress of this Council
continues. Now in doing so, this will require new
Directors to support the Council. The positions are
Church, Family, Community, Membership, Youth and
Council Directors. If you have any organizational skills
please inquire and step up. I personally assure you that I
will help you next year in your assignment. The future of
this Council is on its members. If you love the Knights of
Columbus and what they stand for and what they (we)
have accomplished, please volunteer. God gave you a
talent - it could be in leading men, planning events,
building projects, promoting the Knights, recruiting or
cooking. In any event, don’t you think it is time to pay
him back instead of sitting in a chair with a remote?
I will say it again and again. I am so very proud of this
Council and the support you have given me for the last
two years. It has not been easy but we have a cast of Past
Grand Knights, Past State Deputies, and Past District
Deputies who have supported me throughout. Other
Councils are envious of the numbers we get at the O&D
Meetings, the Business Meetings and the Council Socials.
How do we do it? We just help each other when in need.
Fr. McGivney established this Catholic Men’s
Good of the Order
Let us continue to pray for the complete healing of Past State
Deputy Richard Koehler (healing) and his wife Linda; PGK
Thomas Karabees; Brother John Sheil and his wife Wilma; Mrs.
Lynn Cousino- Healing; Isaiah Flinn- Healing and Recovery;
Sandra Lareau, wife of Brother Daryl Lareau; Mrs. Valerie
Bergamo- Healing; Brother Greg Mateo – Healing; Brother
Nazario Yangco, recovering at home; Glenn Lepine at Trident
Hospital; Virginia Stevenson - Recovery, wife of Brother Gordon
Stevenson; Brother Charles Meter; GK Kevin Skero, Council
11471 Moncks Corner – Rehab Roper Hospital; Rita Lucas -
Recovery, friend of SK John Camp; PGK Howard and Diane
Jackson’s granddaughter Allison; Mike and Marie Munoz.
Birthdays and Anniversaries
April Birthdays: 2 – Michael Felsen, Linton Chastain, Joseph
Schepisi; 3 – Kyle Barrett, Alex Batu; 6 – Glenn Le Pine; 9 –
Robert Benson; 10 – Joseph Varone; 12 – Michael Boisvert; 14 –
John Vohs; 15 – Michael Ankenbruck; 17 – Howard Jackson,
Gordon M. Stevenson; 20 – Christopher Wallace; 22 – Warren
Schepisi; 24 – Henry Diaz; 26 – Joshua Gonzalez-Lopez; 29 –
Benny Samson; 30 – Eric Benthall.
April Anniversaries: 1 - Thomas & Pat Karabees; 15 - Paul &
Susie Boyd; 18 - Howard & Diane Jackson, 22 - Charles & Vera
Farrell, 26 – Robert & Andrea Ashton; 29 - Joseph & Lida Varone.
“General Announcements”
Mark Your Calendars
1st
Degree Exemplification (6:15PM) and
Business Meeting (7PM) April 7th
St. Francis Caracciolo Café
April 12th, 11:00am – 1:00pm
Taste of Goose Creek, Saturday April 16,
11:00am – 3:00pm, Picnic Area
Service Sunday, April 17th ,
9:30am Mass
Community Appreciation Social, April 21st
,
6:30pm Community Center
Officer & Director’s Meeting, Thursday, April
28th
, 7:00pm Community Center
Deputy Grand Knight: Jerry Caolie
I have been a Knight since October 1985. I
received my First Degree through Council 6726,
Hanahan-Goose Creek, Second and Third
Degrees at Council 7469, St. Joan of Arc in
Yorktown, Virginia. I was exemplified into the
Fourth Degree in February 2008 and an active
member with Msgr. Richard C. Madden
Assembly 1900, Summerville. I have previously
held positions as Inside Guard, Recorder and
Warden (interim), and the Purser with Assembly
1900, soon to be installed as Captain.
Lynn and I have been married for 35 years and
are parishioners at Immaculate Conception since
1981. We have three adult children; Patrick,
Sarah and Miriam and six grandchildren all
residing in the Goose Creek area. I have remained
actively involved in the parish as Eucharistic
Minister, and Minister of Hospitality, and I
anticipate great success for the Council this year
and I strongly encourage ALL of our Knights to
get involved! Many hands make for light work
and we have much work to accomplish this
fraternal year particularly by improving
membership, not necessarily by numbers but by
member dedication. I ask that all of us share our
time and talents to actively support the various
Council, parish and family activities. As the
motto of Grand Knight Russ Whited states, let's
all make Council 11991 a FULL HOUSE!
If you are a Knight, be a Knight!
Vivat Jesus
Jerry Caolie, DGK
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Gearhart continued from page 2……Organization on
Charity, Unity and Fraternity and that is how Council
11991 operates.
Vivat Jesus,
Steve Gearhart, Grand Knight
“A note from your Deputy Grand Knight”
My Brothers in Christ,
I hope this finds everyone physically and spiritually
refreshed coming out of the Lenten Season culminating
with our Easter celebration of Christ’s Resurrection.
Because of our church commitments, we had a relatively
light month except for the two very intense yet highly
successful Fish Fries. Many thanks to Howard Jackson
and all who worked or supported these events. Now we
are back in the saddle and moving ahead with our
charitable work again.
Let me give you a preview of some upcoming events
where our council will need some help. On Tuesday April
19, we will be sending a contingent out to help with
Special Olympics Area 6 Spring Games at Fort Dorchester
High School. We will be helping out in running the
various games of the event. I will be leaving from our ICC
parking lot NO LATER THAN 7:15am and we can expect
to return by 1:45pm that afternoon. I can transport 3
additional men. We will work out arrangements, if we
need additional vehicles. Please contact me ASAP if you
would like to help and I may still be able to order you a
tee shirt. In addition, I am still looking for someone to act
as council liaison to Special Olympics Area 6.
On Thursday April 21, we will be holding our annual
Community Appreciation Social. Special events
happening that night will be the presentation of
ceremonial checks to Special Olympics and Berkeley
Citizens. Many of you worked very hard last fall in our
Tootsie Roll Drives, auction and other fund raising events
to help build a record contribution to our State Columbus
Hope Foundation. From that Foundation, we apply for
grants to these two wonderful charities. We will also be
recognizing a special guest that evening who was selected
for their contribution to our community. Please plan on
attending and having your hard work recognized as well.
Speaking of the dreaded Tootsie Roll Drives, I anticipate
setting up a Drive in the near future. I will have met with
the Officers and Directors in late March and hopefully we
will have a date set and the signup sheets available by the
Business Meeting in April. As always, I thank you for
your valuable time and support in our annual charity
events. Peace in your lives. Christ Is Risen! Alleluia!
Alleluia!
Lenny Tittle, Deputy Grand Knight
Editor’s Note:
The March 2016 “Knight of the Month” and
“Family of the Month” have not been announced
and will be shown in the May 2016
Communicator!
Warden’s Message
To assist in facilitating our monthly meetings, here are a few
reminders:
All Knights must possess a current and signed membership
card. You will be asked to produce your membership card
by the Warden, the Inside Guard, or the Outside Guard.
During the business meetings and O&D meetings, please
be respectful when a brother knight has the floor. It can
become distracting and confusing when there are other
conversations on different subjects in different areas of the
room.
Cell phones should be silenced or turned off during the
meeting. There should be NO texting during the meetings.
Whoever has the floor should have our undivided
attention.
Your Brother Knight, Daryl J. Lareau, Warden
Remember…….Knights proud of their
membership will wear their name badges
anytime they are at Church.
District Deputy Report
Brother Knights,
Battery Charge Time!
It is the time of year when I always wonder if I have it in me to do
any more - More meetings, more socials, more fundraisers, more
degrees, etc., etc. Have you ever had those thoughts? Not only have
I, but usually I use them to help push me on in the direction of the
next year.
So what do you use to re-charge your batteries? Sunday Mass?
Your children or grandchildren? A good book? A few days off? I
don’t know the correct answer and I don’t think it is always the
Active Military
Capt. William Bowers, SFC Zachery Connerty,
Lt. Col. Oscar Diano, David & Zita Merrick, Matt
Winters, Msgt. Jason Brown, EDMC Scott
MacFarlane, Saji Thomas, Andy Morin, PFC.
Ken Mitre, Sgt. John Karabees, 2nd Lt. Chris
Pearson, Pvt. Michael Luker, SgtArbie
Melendrez, Seaman Joseph Petras, Sgt. William
Stasick, Samuel Caoile MD, Sgt. Bruce
Alexander Jr., Members of the 15th Aitlift
Squadron CAFB, Lepl Schneider, PFC1 Chase
Owens, Michael Goodale, NM3 Kyle Longo, 1st
Marine Logistics Group, Ben Bartlett, PV2
Carlos Ertila, PO2 Francisco Eraula, CC Capt.
Vern Param, Vernie Param, US Army 215 BSB
Alpha Distribution, Mohse Alcantara
If you have a family member in the active
military and would like them added to the list
email me at: [email protected]
You can also view the Communicator and the
Calendar on the K of C website:
http:/KofC11991.selip.org/
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“Knights in Action”
March 2016 Fish Fries
Picture by SK Donald Bailey
A profit of $3,160.00 was the result of 40 different people
working 320 man hours during our two fish fries. That is
about $10 a man hour for everyone’s hard work and
participation while preparing, cooking and cleaning up for
the 700 meals or so we served. Thanks to those who
provided all the tasty and plentiful deserts which were
very much appreciated by all. Thanks 11991 for all you
do!
PGK Howard Jackson
Did you know?
“Credit Cards are Now
Accepted for your
annual membership
dues and social
dinners!”
Davis continues from page 3…….same each time.
So with that in mind here is my attempt at listing what is left to
finish this fraternal year and begin the next one:
• April meetings (business, degrees, social)
• Traveling ICON –in District #13 9 April to 6 May, 2016
• State Convention
• A very important item of K of C paperwork – the SP-7
• Elections (coming at us quickly)
• The start of the new fraternal year (1 July) – plan for the
year…
Did I forget anything? I’m sure I did! But I hope that you take a
little bit of time for you and re-charge your batteries – it will make
the difference between running in place and finishing a race. I hope
that you all finish your race.
Pat Davis, District Deputy #13
843-830-5939
FOURTH DEGREE 2015-2016
Brother/Sir Knights,
I would like to thank all those that came to the Business meeting on
Wednesday March 9th. Voting on donations to the Felician Sisters
and to our Seminarian Francisco Onate Vargas was conducted and
approved. Delegates to the Biennial meeting in Columbia were
selected and approved. Also pre-approved was the expenditure to
purchase of a case of Coats to participate in the Coats for Kids
program next December. The nominating committee members for
next year’s officer nominations were also appointed. The proposed
nominations should be announced in April. If you would like to
throw your name in the ring, please inform PFN Mike Cousino or
one of the Trustees. We need people to fill Assembly positions.
This year’s primary Exemplification will be held in Columbia at the
Saint Joseph’s Catholic School Gymnasium. (3600 Devine Street)
on April 9th. There will be a Mass at 9am followed by the
Exemplification at 10am and a Luncheon at 1pm. Our Assembly
has currently 17 candidates that are signed up and have paid to
attend. The Luncheon Cost for SK’s and guests is $20 per person.
There is also a Ladies program scheduled while the Exemplification
is in progress – the cost is $10.
Our next meeting will be our Annual Essay Contest Dinner on
Wednesday April 13th at the Summerville Council Home. At this
meeting we present awards to the Assembly’s winners of the Essay
Contest. The menu will consist of Roast Pork, Rice, Vegetable,
Rolls, and Salad. Cost will be $10 per person. Dress Tuxedo, Coat
and Tie or Business Casual (your choice). The program will start at
6:30pm with dinner at 7pm. Please come and greet not only the
Students but also our new 4th degree members. We will need a
good count in order that enough food is prepared. Please send you
RSVP’s either to me or SK Mike Cousino by Monday April 11th.
This can be done by calling me (843-572-0943)/sending me an
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The South Carolina Catholic Men’s
Conference, March 5, 2016
Picture by SK Donald Bailey
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church and the
Knights of Columbus Council 11991 were very proud to
host the 3rd Annual Catholic Men's Conference on
Saturday March 5, 2016. This Conference was sponsored
by the Diocese of Charleston Diocese and the South
Carolina Knights of Columbus. Knights and Catholic Men
from across the State of South Carolina assembled into
our Church to hear the Gospel of Jesus Christ in a Mass
presented by Bishop Robert E. Guglielmone, Bishop of
the Charleston Diocese, along with distinguished Priests
from across the State of South Carolina to include our
very own Reverend Jason Caganap, CRM, Pastor of
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church.
More than 300 Catholic Men attended Mass, had an
opportunity to have their Confession heard, and received
Holy Communion; it was indeed a sight to behold. Special
guests included Fr. Dwight Longenecker Pastor of the
'Our Lady of the Rosary Catholic Church' of Greenville,
SC, Dr. Ray Guarendi, a renowned Clinical Psychologist,
and Chad Judice, a nationally known motivational
speaker. The purpose of the Conference was to help build
better Catholic Men by helping them become better
husbands, fathers and members of the Church and
Community.
SK Donald Bailey
New Handicap Ramps
In March 2016, Luis Class and Carlos Cruz worked with
designer PGK Russ Whited and installed two new
handicap ramps in front of church. Included in the install
were 2 handrails designed by American Fabricators.
Martin continued from page 4……email at
([email protected]) or to Mike at the assembly email
address ([email protected]). I wish to thank SK
Raymond Dohm for heading the Essay Contest Committee that
selected the Essay Contest winners.
On April 19th at Fort Dorchester High School, the Assembly and
individual Councils have been asked to help at the Special
Olympics Spring Games. Volunteers are needed between 8am and
1pm. For the Assembly, we have been asked to make award
presentations dressed in Tuxedo’s with (or without) Regalia to the
Special Olympic event winners. If you would like to participate
with the Assembly, please let me know. For those that intend to
volunteer with your individual Councils, you will need to turn in
your T-shirt sizes to [email protected] by April 1st.
Congratulations to John (Jack) Schafer on becoming an Honorary
Life Member of the Assembly (4th degree member for 25 years and
>70 years old).
If you have any agenda items needing to be brought before the
Assembly, please bring them to my attention preferably at an O&D
meeting or let me know in advance, even prior to a Business
meeting if possible. If for some reason you cannot attend let me
know by phone at (843-572-0943) or send me an email at
([email protected]) or the assembly email address
We ask that any requests for Honor Guards be directed to either
PFN Mike Cousino or me at least two weeks in advance (or as soon
as possible). If you have any inputs that you would like added to
“The Patriot Telegraph” newsletter please forward them to Mike at
the Assembly email address. ([email protected]).
The Regional Marshall, Lucien Boissonneault is looking for a few
Sir Knights to participate in a “Posting of the Colors” at 1:30pm on
Wednesday May 11th at the Embassy Suites in North Charleston.
This is for a meeting of the National Association of Fraternal
Insurance Counselors or the Knights of Columbus (NAFIC). If you
can help, contact Lucien at 843-821-1937.
For those members desiring to join the Assembly Honor Guard or
Color Guard, the following Companies have Regalia Packages or
Martin continued from page 5……individual items such as capes,
chapeaux, swords, gloves, etc. available:
The English Company at www.kofcsupplies.com.
Lynch and Kelly at www.lynchkelly.com.
For Tuxedo apparel the following vendors may have what you are
looking for (make sure it meets KofC requirements): If you can
recommend another source let me know.
Barry’s Menswear
Chilbert & Co. Tuxedos
Penny’s
Men’s Warehouse
At the June meeting we will start the evening with a Flag Disposal
Ceremony at 6:30pm. We will have a snack (probably pizza)
afterwards. At 7:30pm we will hold a short Business meeting to
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Carlos, great work from you and your men! Thanks from
Immaculate Conception Church.
PGK Trustee Russ Whited
April Diaper Drive
My Brother Knights,
At the April social we once again will be collecting
diapers (sizes N thru 6) and/or a monitory donation
for the Low Country Pregnancy Center. This is a not
for Profit Organization providing a valuable free
service to young women that find themselves in need
of consoling and support for unplanned pregnancies.
They also provide other needed services to these
women from ultra sounds to medical exams so that
more mothers have the needed support to keep their
gifts from God or support to place them in new
homes. Thank you for your continued support to this
worthy organization.
Your Brother in Christ,
SK Edward Cavadias
More Knights in Action…..
Tabs (Ronald McDonald House)
We are currently working on the 146th gallon container. 8
containers were delivered to the Ronald McDonald House
on March 17, 2016. I will make a delivery of them to the
Ronald McDonald House. I want to thank all those
individuals that take the time to remove the tabs and
provide them to the council. God bless each one of you.
Habitat for Humanity (RESTORE) SHOE DRIVE
We have currently collected 912 pairs of shoes, but have
only delivered 791 as of March 20th, 2016. We have been
further advised that the shoe drive will continue until
Martin continued from page 5…….conduct the elections. Wives
and guests are invited to attend. On the subject of flags, if you have
any unserviceable flags of the Country (or State), please turn them
into me or SK Greg Seltzer at the Summerville Council. Also, new
US flags are available from the Assembly. See SK Greg Seltzer or
PSD/FM SK Ronnie Povero.
Upcoming events:
Saturday April 9th, 2016 – 4th degree Exemplification at St Joseph
Catholic School in Columbia – (Candidate registration 8:15am/
Exemplification starts at 10am).
Wednesday April 13th 2016 – Essay Contest Dinner – at
Summerville Council Home – Officer Nominations 1st
announcement.
April 19th 2016 – Special Olympics at Fort Dorchester High
School 8am – 1pm
Thursday April 28th 2016 – Confirmation at Divine Redeemer 6pm
– Honor Guard
Wednesday May 11th 2016 – Officer and Director Meeting 7:30pm
– Summerville – Officer Nomination 2nd announcement &
promulgation in newsletter.
Wednesday June 8th 2016 – Formal Business meeting (coat & tie)
& elections – Flag disposal ceremony prior to meeting at 6:30pm.
Jim Martin, FN1900
Website
Did you know that you can also view the
Communicator and the Calendar on the K of C
website: http:/KofC11991.selip.org/ or
kofc11991.com via UKnight on the ofc.org
PRAYER OF THE MONTH:
Act of Adoration
Holy Thursday, the day on which Catholics celebrate the institution
of the Sacrament of Holy Communion at the Last Supper, falls
most often in April, and so it is no surprise that the Catholic Church
dedicates this month to devotion to the Blessed Sacrament. Other
Christians, most notably the Eastern Orthodox, some Anglicans,
and some Lutherans, believe in the Real Presence; that is, they
believe, as we Catholics do, that the bread and wine become the
Body and Blood of Christ in the sacrament of the altar (though only
Catholics define this change as “transubstantiation”). However,
only the Catholic Church has developed the practice of Eucharistic
adoration. Every Catholic Church contains a tabernacle in which
the Body of Christ is reserved between Masses, and the faithful are
encouraged to come and pray before the Blessed Sacrament.
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April 22nd, 2016. As of, March 21, 2016 we have
exceeded the number of shoes collected for any other
drive.
Lions Club Eyeglasses
For the 1st quarter of 2016 we were able to provide the
Goose Creek Lions Club with 41 pair of glasses and 16
cases. This was similar to what we did in 2015 so it looks
like we are on track to do as well as last year. Again
individuals at ICC have shown their compassion for those
people that are in need. Brother Knights please continue
to solicit you families, friends and neighbors for
eyeglasses to provide the Lions Club. Thanks to each and
you that has been able to help in any way.
Stamps for Sisters of the Holy Cross (Feed the
Hungry)
We are currently still working on our 8th box of Stamps.
Membership
We currently have recruited 14 new members for the
council and have had several transfers. One of the new
knights related that he joined because he had observed the
involvement and good things that the knights were doing
and wanted to be a part of them. We still need an
additional 2 new members to meet the membership
requirement for STAR council, but we also need 6
insurance members or annuity. Any member that has been
a knight less than 10 years can take out a $100 annuity and
this will count towards our goal for insurance. You can
continue to add to this annuity or just leave it.
Council Officers
Brother Knights the Trustees of the council need your
help. We are looking for a good men who want to see
their council grow and prosper. We need individuals that
willing to help their council by moving through the chair
officers. You will have support of t individuals, PGK’s
and your fellow officers. SUPPORT YOUR COUNCIL –
GET INVOLVED.
PGK John Flinn, Trustee
Knights of Columbus,
Assembly 1900
COUNCIL INPUTS FOR APRIL 2016
Council 6629, Summerville: SK Patrick Dermody, GK
4 – Bingo 6:30pm
10 – Rosary for the Unborn after 9:30am Mass, St. John’s
Church
11 – Bingo, 6:30pm
12 - Council Officer Meeting 6:30pm; Council Officer
Meeting 7pm
Frequent prayer before the Blessed Sacrament is a path to spiritual
growth. In this Act of Adoration, we thank Christ for His
continued presence among us, not just through His grace but
physically, in the Holy Eucharist. His Body is the Bread of Angels,
offered for our strength and salvation.
PRAYER FOR OUR CITIZENS: Continue to pray for our
citizens, particularly those in this, our United States, who have lost
their lives or been injured by continuing senseless violence in our
country; for the safety of members of Law Enforcement, Fire
Service and Emergency Services; and for those misplaced due to
severe and dangerous weather.
PRAYER FOR OUR RELIGIOUS: We ask for your continued
prayers for our SK Jerry Caoile as he continues his studies for the
Diaconate program, and for those other young men and women
progressing in their religious discernment and studies.
PRAYER FOR OUR TROOPS: Continue to keep our military
servicemen and women – those who are now where many of us
once were - in your thoughts and prayers, as well as those in public
safety.
“Protect them from the physical and moral dangers of military
life. Keep them close to You and help them live the
Commandments. Lord, Jesus, give them courage to serve their
Country with honor and dignity. Be with them when they are in
danger strengthening them when they face hardships. And Lord,
grant that, when their service is finished, they may return to us
sound in mind, body and soul. In particular we remember those
who made the ultimate sacrifice in service to their fellow man and
Country. Amen.”
“It is a great time to be a Catholic and always a great time to be
an active Knight.” We ask all Sir Knights to keep actively
recruiting our patriotic Knights.
Knights of Columbus,
Assembly 1900
“Wee Chuckle” The following was shared by SK Jerry Tenney: “The children were
lined up in the cafeteria of a Catholic elementary school for lunch.
At the head of the table was a large pile of apples. The nun made a
note, and posted it on the apple tray: 'Take only ONE. God is
watching.' Moving further along the lunch line, at the other end of
the table was a large pile of chocolate chip cookies. A child had
written a note, 'Take all you want. God is watching the apples...'”
Veteran’s Victory Home, Walterboro: To honor our continuing
patriotic obligations, we ask that all continue to bring toiletry
articles to any of our meetings and socials throughout the year.
These items will be collected and shared with the Walterboro
Veteran’s Victory Home and the Sisters in Kingstree. Also, the
Veteran’s Victory Home also asks for craft items, books (prefer
large print), periodicals and newspapers. Some of these items are
used in therapy sessions. The adult coloring books with colored
pencils are exceptionally popular.
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18 – Bingo 6:30pm
Council 6629 continued from page 7……19 – Club
Meeting 8pm
25 – Bingo 6:30pm
27 – Ladies Appreciation Social at Logan’s Restaurant,
6pm
Council 6726, Hanahan: Gary Sterzinger, GK
4 – Book Club meeting at Club 67
14 – Rosary 6pm; 1st Degree 6:30pm; Council Business
meeting 7 pm
15 – Baked Potato Social
28 – Confirmation, 6pm, Bishop Guglielmone celebrant;
O & D Meeting 7pm
Council 11471, Moncks Corner: Kevin Skero, GK
7 – Officer and Directors Meeting
12 – Tuesday, Monthly Business Meeting
Council 11991, Goose Creek: SK Steven P. Gearhart,
GK
7 – Council Business Meeting, 7pm, Community Center;
1st Degree at 6:15 pm
12 – St. Francis Caracciolo Café’ serving 11:00am –
1:00pm. (If you know someone experiencing a
difficult time, please invite them. POC: SK Steve
Gearhart GK, 797-6296)
16-17 – Helping Hands of Goose Creek “Pack the Van”
following each Mass this weekend
17 – Knights of Columbus Service Sunday 9:30am Mass,
Rosary at 8:55am. Coffee and donuts following
Mass.
21 – Community Appreciation Social, 7pm, Community
Center
27 – Confirmation. Bishop Guglielmone celebrant, 7pm
28 – Officer and Director’s Meeting, 7pm Community
Center
Vivat Jesus!
SK Michael Cousino, PGK, PFN
Editor “The Patriot Telegraph”
Our Lady of Joyful Hope: The dedicated Sisters in Kingstree
continue to help those in desperate need with the basics of food,
clothing and shelter, and humbly ask for help in replenishing their
food pantry. We will continue to collect non-perishable food items
to help with restocking. At each meeting, social or gathering we
will have a box available in which to put any type of non-perishable
canned, bulk or paper goods. These we will then deliver to the
Sisters at Our Lady of Joyful Hope.
Respect Life
As of April 1, approximately 4,090 babies have been saved
Leading the charge to end abortion in our country is not for the
faint of heart. Those of us who speak up for the preborn are often
vilified. Our reputations maligned and our integrity questioned.
Add in the cares of this world—health issues, family troubles, work
problems—and speaking up for preborn children can take its toll on
a person.
That’s why, during these days of the Easter season, we are invited
to turn our focus to the transforming power of the cross of Christ.
Are you longing for more from this life? Do you hunger for the
abundant life Jesus promised? Take time to focus our thoughts on
the Easter message and be reminded of God’s glory and sanctifying
work in our hearts.
All are encouraged to visit the OFL Resource Center and check out
the more than 180 resources that are available to you. And come
back often, as we’re always updating the Resource Center with
more articles, videos, and podcasts.
https://onlineforlife.org/resource-center/”
Each year approximately 1.2 million babies die from abortion.
Help make abortion unthinkable and unavailable in America!
So Every Child Makes Their Mark,
Brian Fisher
Co-Founder and President, Online for Life
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Immaculate Conception Parish Council 11991
Officers and Directors Fraternal Year 2015-2016
Website: (kofc11991.com)
Position Name/Wife Phone (843) Email
Chaplain Rev. Jason Caganap 572-1270(O)
Grand Knight SK Steven Gearhart/Nan 797-6296(H) [email protected]
Deputy Grand Knight Leonard Tittle/Cristina 824-2495(H) [email protected]
Financial Secretary SK Lawrence Roberts, PGK/Pam 860-4077(C) [email protected]
Recorder SK Steve Ekhaml/Bridget 771-4756(H) [email protected]
Treasurer Joseph O’Saben/Lorraine 364-7352(C) [email protected]
Chancellor SK Ed Cavadias/Teresa 297-2079(C) [email protected]
Advocate SK Frank Strunk/Carol 797-8268(H) [email protected]
Warden Daryl Lareau/Saundra 513-6351(C) [email protected]
Inside Guard SK John Camp 478-4324(H) [email protected]
Outside Guard SK Matthew Smith/Sherry 873-7635(H) [email protected]
Outside Grd Emeritus SK John Sheil/Wilma 863-0495(H) [email protected]
Lecturer SK Michael Arcady/Cindy 697-1629(H) [email protected]
3 Year Trustee SK Michael Cousino, PGK/Lynn 607-1007(C) [email protected]
2 Year Trustee SK John Flinn, PGK/Irmy 863-0659(H) [email protected]
1 Year Trustee SK Ronald Snyder, PGK/Anne 797-2272(H) [email protected]
District Deputy Patrick Davis/Peg 830-5939(C) [email protected]
State Deputy SK Frank Davis/Sharon 237-0998(H) [email protected]
Field Agent Tim Davies 879-2984(O) [email protected]
Program Director SK Ed Cavadias/Teresa 297-2079(C) [email protected]
Church Director SK Francisco Bautista/Lydia 764-3303(H) [email protected]
Youth Director Thomas Arnold 873-2922(H) [email protected]
Community Director SK William Davis 694-8174(C) [email protected]
Pro-Life Director SK John Flinn, PGK/Irmy 863-0659(H) [email protected]
Council Director Benny Samson 572-0699(H) [email protected]
Historian/Media SK Donald Bailey/Renee 270-4504(C) [email protected]
Family Director SK Milton Grant 754-9341(H) [email protected]
Membership Director SK John Flinn, PGK/Irmy 863-0659(H) [email protected]
Retention Chairman SK John Flinn, PGK/Irmy 863-0659(H) [email protected]
Charity Committee SK Ronald Snyder, PGK/Anne 797-2272(H) [email protected]
Charity Committee Russ Whited, PGK/Mary 200-9506(C) [email protected]
Charity Committee Howard Jackson, PGK/Diane 873-6361(H) [email protected]
Faithful Navigator SK Jim Martin, PGK, PFN/Susan 572-0943(H) [email protected]
Communicator Editor SK Steve Ekhaml/Bridget 771-4756(H) [email protected]
Capt. 1st Degree Team SK Frank Strunk/Carol 797-8268(H) [email protected]
Key Codes: SK – Sir Knight, 4th Degree (H)-Home Phone (C) – Cell Phone (O) – Office Phone
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Knights of Columbus - Council 11991
Immaculate Conception Catholic Church 510 St. James Avenue, Goose Creek, SC 29445
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