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KNIGHTS of COLUMBUS NEWSLETTER FATHER NICHOLAS RAUSCH OSB COUNCIL 1643
SAINT FRANCIS of ASSISI ASSEMBLY 1183 http://www.kofc1643.com
Grand Knight:
Michael R Colosi
360-870-5597 W00dbutcher63@gmail.com
Chaplain:
Fr. Tim Ilgen
Faithful Navigator:
Korey Wessel
540-319-3366 keydet11@gmail.com
Faithful Friar:
Archpriest Lawrence Gosselin
Fraternal Benefits Information:
Field Agent Tom Johnson in Gig Harbor at 1-253-857-5670 Tom.Johnson@kofc.org
General Agent Jarrod Roth in Port Orchard at 1-360-475-0784
Knights of Columbus Customer Service at 1-800-380-9995
NOVEMBER 2017, ISSUE NO. 2017-11 Knights of Columbus Newsletters are published monthly by Father Nicholas Rausch OSB
Council 1643. It is distributed electronically via website www.kofc1643.com.
NEWSLETTER CO-EDITORS: Jim Pivec and Tom Brignole are the co-editors of our newsletter. Please send any
articles for the newsletter to Jim or Tom by the 20th of the month. Jim’s email address is jfpivec@gmail.com. Tom’s
email address is kbrignole@yahoo.com. If you do not have email, Jim’s snail mail address is 2406 Dublin Drive NW
Olympia WA 98502-3443.
Can You Pray for Vocations for Just One Hour?
Brother Knights,
Father Jim Lee has requested that the Knights of Columbus pray for religious vocations at the
St. Joseph Adoration Chapel at the St. Michael Downtown Church for one or
more hours per week. We have designated Saturday & Sunday AM hours of
1AM,2AM, or 3AM on November 4th, 5th, 11th, 12th, 18th, 19th, 25th, & 26th as
our Knights of Columbus hours
Please call Tom Hruska at 360 561-5548 or e-mail hruska@wwdb.org to sign
up for one or more hours. Thank you. God bless you and your family
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Please Keep in Your Prayers
• Walt Dale
• Ron DeGroot
• Ray DeTerra Family
• David Gedrose
• Mary Rutledge-Harrison
• John Kramer
• Florante Jayme
• Harold Watson
• Mrs. Edna M MacKay
• Pam Pellegrino
• Sam Pellegrino
• Meg Pivec
• Dennis Perez
• Ed Sauley
• Greg Squires
• Jose Ybarra • Nancy Zyrkowski
STATE BULLETIN
The Washington State Council of the Knights of Columbus publishes a monthly bulletin. For
members interested in viewing this publication it is available at: http://www.kofc-wa.org/
NOVEMBER BIRTHDAYS
Member Name Date Member Name Date
Salvatore V Conti Nov 1 Paul J Varga Nov 13
George K Baker Nov 2 Donald G Hovancsek Nov 15
Larry T Cahill Nov 2 Dr Douglas N Jeske Nov 16
Raul Carranza Jr Nov 2 Kevin J Underwood Nov 16
Florante P Jayme Nov2 Patrick C Black Nov 17
Gregory W Miller Nov2 Peter Karl Jacob Hahn Nov 17
John D O Conner Nov 3 Samuel T Pellegrino Jr Nov 20
William W Dilorenzo Nov4 Filemon S Villanueva Nov 22
Thomas J Monaghan Nov 4 James G Arnold Nov 24
PGK Ronald D DeGroot Nov 5 Yul B Iverson Nov 25
Anthony T Pellegrino Nov 7 Craig R Miller Nov 27
Paul H Enns Nov 10 Joseph P Norton III Nov 27
Donald J Spieles Nov 10 Joseph Scuderi Nov 27
John Paul G Sager Nov 11 L William Bowman Nov 28
Walter G Dale Jr Nov 12 Sean B St Clair Nov 28
Felipe G Contreras Rojas Nov 13 Joe A Herald Nov 30
http://www.kofc-wa.org/
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K of C “Schola Cantorum”
We want you!! We are in need of new members. The only requirements are an appreciation of traditional
Sacred Music as well as more contemporary and patriotic music, the ability to carry a tune,
and the enjoyment of fellowship with other Schola members. We meet on Tuesday
evenings, beginning 3-4 weeks prior to a scheduled event, at Pellegrino’s
Event Center on Littlerock Rd. at 7pm. Light refreshments are usually
provided. We sing for such events as Memorial Day Mass at St. Michael
Church, followed by ceremonies at Calvary Cemetery, our annual
Memorial Day Mass for deceased members at the Hall, our annual
Christmas recital for the Council and 4th Degree Christmas party, and any other special
events that we are invited to sing at. We have become especially well known, in past recent
years, for our singing of the National Anthem at Cheney Stadium, prior to one of the Rainier’s games. If you
are interested, please call Sam Pellegrino at (360) 259-7337.
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Guest Speaker at November 11 Veterans Appreciation Banquet
Captain Edward "Alan" Schrader - Commanding Officer, Naval Base Kitsap
Captain Alan Schrader graduated from the United States Naval
Academy in 1992 with a Bachelor of Science in Physics.
Additionally, he holds a Master of Science from the University
of Colorado in Electrical Engineering.
His submarine assignments were as a Division Officer on USS
BATFISH (SSN 681), as Combat Systems Officer on USS
SPRINGFIELD (SSN 761), as Executive Officer on USS
KENTUCKY (SSBN 737) (BLUE), and as Commanding Officer
of the USS NEVADA (SSBN 733) (BLUE). During his
command tour, he led the combined crew through the final
stages of a 27-month, $200 million Engineered Refueling
Overhaul. After crew split, he then led the Blue Crew through all
certifications for strategic operations and four strategic deterrent
patrols.
His staff and shore assignments include as Naval Reserve Officer Training Corps (NROTC)
Instructor at the University of Colorado; Executive Officer of Moored Training Ship (MTS
635); Action Officer and Executive Assistant to the Director for Force Structure, Resources, and
Assessment (J8), the Joint Staff Achievement Award; and Branch Head, Operations,
Evaluation, and Training, Strategic Systems Programs (SP 205).
Captain Schrader is authorized to wear the Legion of Merit, Joint Meritorious Service Medal,
Meritorious Service Medal (three awards), Navy and Marine Corps Commendation Medal (four
awards), the Joint Staff Achievement Award, the Navy and Marine Corps Achievement Medal
(two awards), and the Battle "E" Efficiency Ribbon (three awards).
In September 2016, Captain Schrader assumed command of Naval Base Kitsap (NBK), which
encompasses nearly 11,000 acres in Washington, Alaska, and a site in British Columbia,
Canada. Locally, NBK’s installations include Bangor, Bremerton, Keyport, Manchester and
Jackson Park.
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MEMORIAL MASS AND POTLUCK
6:00 PM THURSDAY NOVEMBER 16 AT COLUMBIAN HALL
Father Tim Ilgen, our Council Chaplain, and Pastor of Sacred Heart Parish, will celebrate this year’s annual
Memorial Mass at Columbian Hall on Thursday, November 16th, 6:00 PM, for recently deceased members,
family members, and friends of the Knights over the past year. Our Schola will, of course, lead the singing.
At the potluck to follow. Chef Sam Pellegrino will provide his famous meatballs and
Italian sausage as the main dish. Please be generous with the dish you supply. Food
suggestions if your last name begins with:
A-F. Dessert, limited only by the imagination
G-M Spaghetti or favorite pasta dish
N-S Salads, i.e. garden variety with dressing, fresh fruit, etc
T-Z Crusty dinner rolls and butter, garlic bread, etc.
RSVP to Sam Pellegrino, 360-259-7337 or sam@pellegrinoscatering.com. Please indicate what you intend to provide for the potluck meal.
DECEASED PERSONS TO BE RECOGNIZED
AT MEMORIAL MASS ON THURSDAY NOVEMBER 16
NAME RELATIONSHIP
Mary Ilgen Mother of Sir Knight Fr. Tim Ilgen
Jack Mallinger Brother of Sir Knight Mike Mallinger
Irene Freitag Sister in law of Sir Knight Edgar Harrison
Charles Harrison Brother of Sir Knight Edgar Harrison
Luella "Tiny" (Kinsey) Fetters Mother of Sir Knight Randy Kinsey
Glenna Marie Safford Mother of Sir Knight Bill Safford
Myra Anne Mickles Sister of Abbot Neal Roth OSB St. Martin's Abbey
Steve Mock Brother of Brother Knight Michael Mock
Bernice Emerson Mother-in-law of Brother Knight Ric Ordos
Mother-in-law of Sir Knight Fred Weisdepp
Grandmother of Brother Knight Steven Weisdepp
Mary Eggers Sister of Sir Knight Don Robbins
Fr. Clement OSB St. Martin's Abbey
Brother Joseph Barreras St. Columban Catholic Church, Yelm
Sir Knight Ed Davis Family of Ed Davis
Maxine Gwen Dare Mother-in-law of Brother Knight Dan Sergent
mailto:sam@pellegrinoscatering.com
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KEEP CHRIST IN CHRISTMAS
Once again this year, Brother Knight Sam
Pellegrino, along with a group of volunteer
Knights and Squires, will build the “Keep
Christ in Christmas” display on the patio of
Pellegrino’s Italian Kitchen, 205 Cleveland
Ave. in Tumwater. Prior to Thanksgiving,
we will need 10 trees ranging in height
from 6-12 feet. We will also need a donation
of 6 bales of straw delivered to the patio on
Sunday or Monday after the trees have been
erected. The work party is scheduled for
Saturday, November 18th, beginning with
the cutting down of trees at the Schilter
Family Tree Farm out at the end of Martin
Way at 8am. We will need all the help we
can get from Squires and Knights! That
morning, Sam will provide warm food and
beverages for the cold and hungry volunteers.
Most of the twinkling net lighting and some
of the wiring will again have to be replaced;
all statues are in need of re-painting, the big
angel and the deer figurines are becoming
very worn, not to mention the dramatic
increase in the cost of electricity. Last year,
on the day before Christmas Eve, someone
stole our statue of the Baby Jesus and the
manger and the replacement cost was over
$200. Folks who make an annual pilgrimage
to our Nativity display were very shocked and
disappointed to find a missing Baby Jesus.
Your financial help with this project would be
greatly appreciated. Tax deductible
contributions can be made to the Knights of
Columbus and mailed to GK Mike Colosi at
PO Box 3511, Lacey, 98509. Checks should
be labeled “Keep Christ in Christmas
Project.” Thank you in advance for your
generous support. Please be sure to stop by
during this holiday season to view this
impressive display and take photos with your
family! The lights will be on beginning
Saturday, December 2nd through Sunday
January 7
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Family of the Month for September 2017
Don and Song Bunz
The Knights of Columbus, Council 1643 congratulates Don
and Song Bunz for being selected the September Family of the
Month. Each month the Council selects one of our families
worthy of this special honor. Don and Song epitomize the
family life that we treasure. Song is from South Korea where
they met and have now been married for 44 years. They have
been blessed with three wonderful children and 2
grandchildren.
Don became a Knight of Columbus on his 18th birthday and
joined Council 1643 in 2011. He is also a member of the
Fourth Degree Assembly and has been a "Sir Knight" since
early 2012. Don retired as a Command Sergeant Major from
the US Army after a long and distinguished career. Don says
that he was never stateside for a full year. While he was busy
protecting his country, Song was busy being Mom and raising their family. Don followed his
military career with service to the Veterans Administration where he was involved with quality
assurance (QA) reviews for the Seattle District, and as a Family Benefits Counselor as well.
Don is active in virtually all the Council and Assembly functions with the support of Song. He
may volunteer to provide the meal before one of our Council meeting, but Song actually does
the cooking. Don helps feeding the men in need at Drexel House; again, Don provides the
food that Song has prepared. She makes it possible for Don to participate. Some of the many
activities that Don helps with are the semi-annual 40 Days for Life campaign, Tootsie Roll
campaign, October Fest, Knights before Christmas, Mass and March for Life, St. Patrick's Day
dinner, St. Joseph's Day Community dinner and many more.
Council 1643 officers and members would like to congratulate Brother Don and his wife Song
for their good work over the many years of their Catholic lives. Please extend hearty
congratulations to Don and Song as Family of the Month in Council 1643 for September 2017.
Brother Don and Song Bunz
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Knight of the Month for October 2017 Brother Raymond Patron
The Father Nicholas Rausch OSB Council 1643 Knight
of the month for October is Brother Raymond Patron.
Ray is a member of Saint Michael Parish. He is a 4th
Degree Knight and participates in the Forty Days for
Life, Monastery Work Day, Special Olympics Tootsie
Roll fundraiser, the Community Kitchen, Habitat for
Humanity, and supports Council 1643 Knights of
Columbus events and lesser projects. Brother Ray has
been an officer of council as our inside guard,
volunteered to be Deputy Grand Knight, and will now
assume responsibilities as Grand Knight for our council
starting in December 2017.
Ray joined the Knights of Columbus in 2013 at Fort
Lee, Virginia. The reason he joined the Knights was to
be a better man, Christian, and role model to his children by helping others in the community
in need.
Council 1643 officers and members would like to congratulate Brother Ray for his good work
over the many years of his Catholic life. Please extend hearty congratulations to him as Knight
of the Month in Council1643 for October 2017.
Brother Ray Patron
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Fr. Nicholas Rausch OSB Council 1643 Presents the 2017 Knights before Christmas program
“A Christmas Wish” It’s time again for our awesome Christmas program helping those in need, prepacking party is
December 13th @ 6pm Columbian Hall and then delivery is on December 16th @ 8am at Columbian Hall.
Remember this is a family event so bring the wife and kids to both events.
As in past years, I need 6-7 Santa’s helpers (captains) with a delivery vehicle to head up a team of elves
to make the deliveries so please contact me if you can help out as a captain or an elf.
Contact me @ darrenejohnson@comcast.net or 253-709-4588. Christmas Snacks will be served at both
events.
Cash donations payable to the KOFC 1643 are accepted to help cover cost of new decorations and tree
stands each year. (Lightly used medium size tree stand are needed).
God Bless and Merry Christmas!
Darren E. Johnson PGK
Help Wanted! This is my last year running the program “A Christmas Wish” so if you want to run a
very rewarding program please contact me so you can work with me this year to learn
the ropes and that way you’re ready for next year. Please call me with any questions you
may have!
God Bless and Merry Christmas!
Darren E. Johnson PGK 253-709-4588
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NOVEMBER 1, 2017
KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS
3420 78th AVENUE SE
OLYMPIA WA 98501-9403
November 2017 Wed 1 40 Days for Life 8:00 AM @ Planned Parenthood
Thu 2 Council Business Meeting @ Columbian Hall
5PM social & rosary. Business meeting @ 7:30PM
Sun 5 40 days for Life Last Day Celebration noon @ St.
George’s
Sun 5 40 days for Life end, 6 pm @ St. Mike’s
Tues 7 Schola Practice @ Pellegrino’s Event Center 7PM
Thu 9 4th Degree Officers Meeting 5:45PM @ Columbian Hall
Squires Meeting 7:30PM @ Columbian Hall
Thu 9 Knight's Night 2:30 PM @ Salvation Army Community
Kitchen
Sat 11 Veterans Appreciation Banquet, 6:00PM social, 7:00
dinner @ Sacred Heart Hallen Hall
see pages 4 & 5 for details
Tues 14 Schola Practice @ Pellegrino’s Event Center 7PM
Thu 16 Memorial Mass for Deceased Members 6:00 PM @
Columbian Hall, Potluck to follow.
See page 6 for details
Sat 18 Keep Christ in Christmas project, 9AM @ Pellegrino’s
Restaurant see page 9 for details
Sun 19 Donut Sales after 7:30 & 9:30 Masses
@ St. Michael Downtown
Tues 21 Schola Practice @ Pellegrino’s Event Center 7PM
Tues 28 Schola Practice @ Pellegrino’s Event Center 7PM
Thu 30 4th Degree Assembly Social, Rosary & Meeting 6:30
PM @ Columbian Hall
December 2017 Mon 4 Council Officer’s Meeting 6PM @ Columbian Hall
1st Degree Exemplification Ceremony
7:30PM – 8:30PM @ Columbian Hall
Tues 5 Schola Practice @ Pellegrino’s Event Center 7PM
Thu 7 Council Business Meeting @ Columbian Hall
5PM social & rosary. Business meeting @ 7:30PM
Sat 9 Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe
Children’s Christmas Party 6 – 8PM @ Sacred Heart
Tues 12 Schola Practice @ Pellegrino’s Event Center 7PM
Weds 13 Knights Before Christmas Prepackaging Party
6PM @ Columbian Hall see page 12 for details
Thu 14 Council & Assembly Christmas Party
6PM – 8PM @ Columbian Hall
Sat 16 Knights Before Christmas Tree Delivery
8AM @ Columbian Hall – see page 12 for details
Sun 17 Donut Sales after 7:30 & 9:30 Masses
@ St. Michael Downtown
Weds 20 Drexel House Dinner 4:30PM – 7:30M
Drexel House in Olympia
Thu 21 4th Degree Assembly Social, Rosary & Meeting
6:30 PM @ Columbian Hall