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Potomac Assembly # 2204 December 2008

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Navigator Lee Wallis

(703) 971-2393 [email protected]

Captain

Dick Farwell (703) 491-4735

[email protected]

Admiral Edward Jones


Comptroller

Clifford J. Conway (703) 765-5251

[email protected]

Pilot Randy Sacks


Scribe

Pablo Ruiz-Rodriguez (703) 670-8580

[email protected]

Purser Richard Risdon (703) 683-1282

[email protected]

Inter Sentinel Poul Hertel


Outer Sentinel

Victor Perez (703) 768-5721

[email protected]

Upcoming Events

• Thursday 22 Right to Life March

• Monday 26 7:30 PM Business Meeting. Renewal of Obligations. For Members only . Dress: Tuxedo. Wear your 4th Degree & Flag Lapel Pins (if you have them) with your Social Baldric . There will be a buffet following the Renewal of Obligations.

Trustees

3 Year PFN David Lewis (703) 354-6704

[email protected]

2 Year PFN Al Anderson Jr.


1 Year PFN James McCracken


• Monday 15th 8:00 PM A short Business Meeting will be followed by some desert. (Officers voted on Oct 20th to cancel the social dinner in December because of so many holiday parties and events going on). Members, widows and their guests are invited to join in the sharing of holiday treats following our business meeting. Every-one is asked to bring some of their favorite holiday cookies or other goodies to share.

• Wed 24th St. Louis Church Midnight Mass (Honor Guard

December 2008

January 2009

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Sir Knight of the Month

The District Master, Richie Head has requested that each Navigator’s regularly select their Sir Knight of the Month.

It is my pleasure to select the Potomac Assembly’s Commander and District Associate Marshal Richard “Dick” Bowman as our Knight of the Month. Dick has been an Outstanding Com-mander of the Potomac Assembly! He recently coordinated our Color Corps participation at: Christopher Columbus Memorial at Union Station; Memorial Mass at St. Joseph’s Catholic Church; the Veterans Day Mass at St. Louis Catholic Church; the Mt. Vernon Council Memorial Mass for Departed Knights as well coordinating the pancake breakfast at St. Louis School Hall

and conducting certification of another Color Corps in Woodbridge. Dick is a mentor and a role model for many of our Sir Knights. Dick and his wife, Lois, are proud parents of five children and eight grandchildren.

Dick Bowman is a native of Chicago, IL. He enlisted in the U.S. 1944 and graduated from West Point in 1949. He served as a pilot instructor and was a B-26 Flight Com-mander in the Korean War, receiving the Distinguished Flying Cross. He was on the ini-tial staff of the United States Air Force Academy in Colorado Springs, CO, and later served as an Associate Professor of Political Science (PhD, Harvard). He and his family moved to Northern Virginia in 1963, when he was assigned to USAF Office of Plans and Opera-tions in the Pentagon. He represented the Chairman, Joint Chiefs of Staff, on the Se-curity Council Staff (64-66), served as Military Advisor to the US Ambassador to NATO (73-75), and then as Director, European and NATO Affairs, Office of the Secretary of Defense (75-81). He retired in 1981 with the rank of Major General. During his career, he was awarded three Distinguished Service Medals.

Dick joined the Mount Vernon Council # 5998 in 1994 and served as Grand Knight from (96-97). He subsequently served as Faithful Navigator of Potomac Assembly # 2204 from (97-98). He has served as Commander of the Assembly's Color Corps since 1997 and as As-sociate Marshal (Arlington Diocese) since 2002. In addition, he has led the Roundtable at Saint Louis Catholic Church since 1997. In that capacity, he was largely responsible for the construction of school's new middle school building. Dick headed the Building Committee which, among other tasks, hired an architect and shepherded various building permits through the county. In addition, he led major renovations to the original school building, including the construction of a new library, music room, two dressing rooms for gym classes, a computer lab, and a teacher's lounge. Congratulations Dick! May God Bless You and Your Family!

SK PFN PGK Dick Bowman

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On behalf of Potomac Assembly # 2204

To those who were born in December May your Birthday be Blessed !

MEMBER NAME DATE COUNCIL

SK VINCENT A. RIVELLESE 3 5998

SK FIDEL R. DELGADO 10 459

SK EDWIN J. WILLIAMS JR 10 5998

SK JOHN J. LEFFLER 11 5998

SK FRANK N. DEL PIANO 13 5998

SK PAUL D. ELGART 14 459

SK PGK RICHARD K. FARWELL 14 11170

SK PATRICK A. PEARSON 15 11170

REV FRANCIS M. DEROSA 16 5998

SK JAMES A. GRANOSKI 19 5998

SK SEAN F. ACKERSON 20 5998

SK JESSE B. MAREHALAU 25 5998

SK EVANGELISTA F. AMAR JR 28 13456

SK MICHEL C. BODART 29 5998

SK CARL A. EIFERT 30 5998

SK RAFAEL K. GENUING 30 459

SK CHRISTOPHER J. MOORE 30 5998

SK DANIEL F. RINZEL 30 5998

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Congratulations New Sir Knights SK Jeffrey P. O’Donnell & SK Paul R. Kayanan

Welcome to Potomac Assembly # 2204

SK Paul R. Kayanan with his wife Petronella

Rev. Frank J. Ready District Friar

L-R 4th Degree Honoree James P. “JP” McCusker, PSD, FM

with PSD, Former Vice Supreme Master Bill Mulvihill

Pictures taken during 4th Degree Exemplification We ekend 8-9 November in Richmond, VA.

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New Sir Knights Preparing to Processional the Flags into the Banquet

L-R Tom Trudeau, District Marshal with selected current Navigators carrying the Symbols of the 4th Degree with their Honor Guard Escort for the Mass

Banquet Ceremony: Pledge of Allegiance & the Saluting of the Flag

The current Navigators were asked to carried the symbols of the 4th Degree at the mass or to be Honor Guards. The symbols were the Cape, the Chapeau, the sword, the flag, the chalice, the Red Rose & the Rosary.

Pictures taken at the 4th Degree Exemplification on November 8th in Richmond, VA.

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SYMBOLS OF THE FOURTH DEGREE

The Cape and Chapeaux: We presented a colorfully lined black cape and a black headpiece decorated with white plumes. These are the cape and chapeaux of the Fourth Degree of the Knights of Colum-bus. The Sir Knights are privileged to wear these items when participating as members of a formal guard of honor at civic and religious functions.

The cape and chapeaux each bear the symbol of the Fourth Degree. A white dove of peace, symbol of the Holy Spirit, descends, with outstretched wings over the blue sphere of our world, which was created by God the Father, against the blood red background of the Cross of Christ Jesus, the Son of God.

Thus, the colors red, white and blue have both a patriotic and a religious significance for the members of the Fourth Degree of the Knights of Columbus.

The Sword: The sword was presented as one of the emblems of the Fourth Degree. Although used by the Knights in the Middle Ages as a weapon in defense of their faith, the Knights of today use it as a token of honor to others, to form a canopy over honored participants in a religious procession. When the sword is held with the blade down, it takes the form of the Cross of Christ.

The Chalice: The Chalice presented at the offertory was symbolic of the Sacred Vessel presented by living members of the Fourth Degree in memory of a deceased Sir Knight at the time of his death.

The Flag of the United States of America: The flag of our country, which is the source of the colors of Red, White and Blue, are symbolic of our Patriotic Degree dedicated to love of country, love of our Church, and love of family.

The Rose: The rose is symbolic of our Order's support and involvement with the Rite of the Unborn and the Rite to Life movement.

The Rosary: The Rosary of the Knights of Columbus is symbolic of our Order's devotion to the cause of our Blessed Mother whose love has encircled all of us.

Before the Exemplification Mass, volunteers from the current Navigators served as Honor Guards and carried the symbols of the 4th Degree to a table in front of the Altar.

SYMBOLS OF THE FOURTH DEGREE

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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

The following Sir Knights and their relatives are in need of your prayers. 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 contact me at 703-971-2393 or via email at [email protected].

Donald Bartus (Brother-in-law of SK Marvin Spychaj)

MaryAnn Dunn (Wife of SK PFN PGK Jim Dunn) Pat Fahey (Wife of SK Tom Fahey, Grand Knight)

Mary Fecher (Mother of SK PFN PGK Rich Fecher) Alide Gianotto (Mother-in-law of SK PGK Ernie Graves)

SK Ray High Sharon Grice (Niece of SK Marvin Spychaj)

Josette McCabe (Mother of SK Kerry McCabe) James McCracken Sr (Father of SK PFN PGK James McCracken ) &

( Grandfather of SK Joseph McCracken) Tom McCracken ( Brother of SK PFN PGK James McCracken Jr.) &

(Uncle of SK Joseph McCracken) SK Michael Mixon

SK PGK Don Rogan Shirley McVicker (Mother of SK Eric McVicker)

Elizabeth “Betsy” Niezgoda (Wife of SK Steve Niezgoda)

Prayer List

Prayer for the Sick

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The Potomac Assembly # 2204 Necrology

October 2007 to November 2008

Robert J. Cuce

Joseph M. Dolan, PGK

Michael N. Kichinko III, PFN

Raymond Kohler

Arthur H. Mallon

Frank J. Sammartino

Donald D. Schroeder, PGK

Timothy J. Swett

During the Exemplification Mass, the Necrology that each Assembly submitted to the District was read - “That God in his loving Mercy may grant eternal rest to the Sir Knights who have gone to their heavenly reward during the past year.” The printed Exemplification Mass Program contained the Necrology for each of the Assemblies within the District.

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God has created me to do Him some definite service. He has committed some work to me that He has not co mmitted to another. I have my mission. I may never know it in this life, but I shall be to ld it in the next. I am a link in a chain, a bond of connection betwee n persons. He has not created me for naught. I shall do good. I shall do His work. I shall be an angel of peace, A preacher of truth in my own place while not inten ding it If I do but keep His commandments. Therefore I will trust Him. Whatever I am, wherever I am, I can never be thrown away. If I am in sickness, my sickness may serve Him. If I am in perplexity, my perplexity may serve Him. If I am in sorrow, my sorrow may serve Him. He does nothing in vain. He knows what He is about. He may take away my friends. He may throw me among strangers. He may make me feel desolate, Make my spirits sink, hide my future from me. Still, He knows what He is about. Therefore I shall trust Him.

I HAVE MY MISSION

--John Henry Cardinal Newman

During the Homily at the Exemplification Mass, Most Reverend Richard B. Higgins, S.T.L., D.D. the Auxiliary Bishop for the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA quoted John Henry Cardinal Newman “I HAVE MY MISSION“.

This thought provoking quote is included for your reflection.

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Fraternal Commitment

1. Number of Visits to: a. Sick ______ b. Bereaved ______ 2. Number of times Blood Donator ______ 3. Habitat for Humanity ______

Estimated Hours of Volunteer Service

4. a. Church ______ b. Community ______ c. Youth ______ d. Habitat for Humanity ______ e. Miscellaneous ______

Estimated Hours of Fraternal Service

5. Sick/disabled members and their families _______

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Each year our Assembly is requested to fill out an annual survey of Fraternal Activities by both our Assembly as a body and of our members. This report is due to the District Master by 10 January 2009. Please help us by completing the following survey of your past year service. Each member is requested to complete the following survey and return it to our Faithful Comptroller by 15 December 2008. Although you may be reporting this as part of your Council or community work in general, each Assembly member is requested to fill out this survey. The District & Supreme Officers are aware that some duplication of information may occur. Members may drop this off at a Assembly meeting, or in the Assembly Mail Box at the Mount Vernon Council, or mail it to:

Attn: Faithful Comptroller, SK Cliff Conway Potomac Assembly # 2204 8592 Richmond Highway Alexandria, VA. 22309

Annual Survey of Fraternal Activity 1 January to 31 December 2008

Annual Survey of Fraternal Activities 1 Jan 2008 - 31 Dec 2008

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• On Saturday 8 November The Potomac Assembly had two candidates who completed their 4th Degree Exemplification in Richmond: Paul R. Kayanan & Jeffrey P. O’Donnell. Three SKs from Potomac Assembly attended the ceremonies. Our Captain SK Dick Farwell participated in the Color Guard activities for the Exemplification and for setting up and cleaning up the hos-pitality room; our Trustee 3 Year SK PFN PGK Dave Lewis was a sponsor for Jeffrey O’Don-nell; and our Navigator, SK Lee Wallis attended the Exemplification as a Dignitary with other current Navigators and carried one of the 7 symbols of the 4th Degree the Rose, for the Mass following the Exemplification under the direction of the District Marshal Tom Trudeau. All at-tended mass & the banquet that night..

• On Sunday 9 November, SK Lee Wallis, FN along with the other 32 District Navigator’s or their representatives attended the Navigator’s meeting with the District Master, Richie Head and his staff.

• On Sunday 9 November, the Potomac Assembly attended the Memorial Mass for the Assem-bly departed Sir Knights. Six of the members served as Honor Guards: SK PFN PGK Al Anderson, SK PFN PGK Dick Bowman, SK PGK Ernie Graves, SK PFN PGK Ed Jones, and SK Stu Reed. Other Potomac Assembly members and their wives also attended the mass. Everyone enjoyed the breakfast after the mass in St. Joseph’s church hall.

• On Tuesday 11 November, there were 5 members of the Potomac Assembly Color Corps

who participated as Honor Guards for the St. Louis 8:45 AM mass honoring the Veterans: SK PFN PGK Jim McCracken, SK PFN PGK Jim Dunn, SK PGK Ernie Graves, SK Eugene Granoski and SK Lee Wallis, FN. In addition our Color Corp Commander SK PFN PGK ((Brig Gen) Richard “Dick” Bowman, USAF (Ret) gave an outstanding introduction of the reasons why we honor our Veterans. There were Military Flag Bearers and Military Officers who read the Readings, lead the Prayers for the Faithful, and brought the gifts to the Altar. SK (Lt. Col) David Custodio, Sr, USAF read the second Reading; SK (Col.) Chris Robertson, USA provided the Reflection after Communion of the Veterans Sacrifices. The Entrance Hymn was “America the Beautiful” Rev Terrance Staples was the Celebrant for the Mass and gave an excellent homily focusing on the Service and Sacrifice our Veterans and of Saint Martin of Tours who is the Saint for all Veterans. Closing Hymn was “Mine Eyes Have Seen the Glory”. St. Louis School children were in full attendance at the mass along with other SKs and their families.

• The Calvert Province, of which Virginia is one District, is forming a Provincial Color Corps/Flag Team. Two candidates were nominated from Potomac Assembly for the formation of this Provincial Color Corps/Flag Team: SK PFN PGK Dave Lewis & SK PGK Dick Farwell.

• On Thursday 20 November, 9 members of the Potomac Assembly Color Corps carried & posted the flags and participated as a Honor Guard for the Mt. Vernon Council Memorial Mass for their departed Knights. Color Corps Commander, SK PFN PGK Dick Bowman, SK PGK Ernie Graves, SK PFN PGK Jim Reilly, SK PFN PGK Jim Dunn, SK PFN PGK Don Logeais, SK PGK Dick Farwell, SK Gene Graniewski, SK Richard Risdon, and SK FN SK Lee Wallis. Our past Friar, Rev. Tomasz Medrek was the celebrant for the mass.

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Accomplishments in November 2008

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Your Potomac Assembly Officers & I wish you & your families a very Blessed and Peaceful Christmas.

Lee Wallis, FN Potomac Assembly # 2204

[email protected] 703-971-2393

I ask for your continued prayers for our men and women defending our freedom and for our elected and appointed officials who are charged to lead our Country. May God Bless you & your families this Christmas and always. Vivat Jesus!

Lee Wallis, FN

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The Potomac Assembly Officers

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