Father Widmer #7877, St. William of York Catholic...

Father Widmer #7877, St. William of York Catholic Church P.O. BOX 672, STAFFORD, VIRGINIA, 22555-0672

Newsletter 2015-2016, 1st Quarter (July – September 2015)

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Principles of the Knights of Columbus

Charity - Our Catholic faith teaches us to “Love thy neighbor as thyself.”

Unity - None of us is as good as all of us. Members of the Knights of Columbus all know that –

together – we can accomplish far more than any of us could individually.

Fraternity - In the Knights of Columbus, we watch out for and take care of one another.

Key Dates and Events

Business and Program meeting are held the 2nd Wednesday of each month with Rosary

at 7 p.m. and meeting at 7:30 p.m. Officers meet at 6:30 p.m. on Tuesday before the

General Membership meeting. See calendars at the end of newsletter.

“The Knightly News”

CONGRATULATIONS

Father Widmer Council #7877

WINNER of Large Council

OUTSTANDING NEWSLETTER

Appreciation goes to many of the contributing

authors of articles, photos and book reviews.

All Knights are welcome to submit articles

Dan Bolas, Grand Knight & Editor



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MARK YOUR CALENDAR FOR THE RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVES 2015-2016

4 Oct 2015; 6 Dec 2015; 20 Mar 2016 and 22 May 2016

The Margaret Ladies Auxiliary promotes the Women of the Parish, supports the Culture of Life and Education. Open to all Women of

the parish. Contact Deb at [email protected]

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KNIGHT OF THE YEAR – Bill Emond

Bill supports all events and heads the Keep Christ In

Christmas program and the highly successful Car

Raffle.

Family of the year – Jim Everett Family

Jim, Chris, Robin and Kelly are rock solid supporters of the Parish and the

Council. Jim was instrumental in coordinating the Ultra-Sound matching donation

and is the key to success in almost all of the food programs, running to

Restaurant Depot or baking breads or pies from his garden or supporting in a

multitude of ways. THANK YOU FOR ALL YOU DO!

FAMILY OF THE

YEAR

JIM EVERETT

FAMILY



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SIGNIFICANT ACCOMPLISHMENTS

Regularly scheduled Food Fund Raising & Fellowship events

Fish Fry - quarterly Pancake Breakfast - monthly Donuts - monthly Margaret Ladies Muffin Sunday - monthly

March For Life (Marshalls and Soup Supper reception) Guest Speaker Programs - quarterly Memorial Mass & Corporate Communion (October) KOVAR – supports intellectually disabled - over $4000 raised. Car Raffle – over $8000 for debt reduction Keep Christ In Christmas (KCIC) card sales and activities Parish Special event support International Fall/Faith Festival (Sept) Parish Anniversary Reception (May) Corpus Christi Reception (June) 3rd Degree hosting at SWOY (Next - 5 March 2016) Past Grand Knight & Appreciation Dinner (last Sun in Dec) Regular Membership meetings (every 2

nd Wed)

Pilgrimage to St. John Paul II Shrine planned Altar Server Appreciation/Vocations reception (May) Aquia Field Mass support (Oct) 1st Friday Adoration Security and special event security Parish Food Drive (Fall) Blood Drives (quarterly) Fraternal Benefits Night(s) Fall & Spring 1

st Degree Ceremony for New Knights (every other month)

JOIN THE AWARD WINNING KNIGHTS!

ALL CATHOLIC MEN SHOULD JOIN THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

VIRGINIA

AWARD WINNING COUNCIL

2014-2015

STAR COUNCIL AWARD

Outstanding Newsletter

o “The Knightly News”

Father McGivney Award

o Membership Growth

Founder’s Award

o New Insurance

Members

Columbian Award

o Service Programs

Seminarian Support Award

Food For Families Award

UltraSound Initiative Award -

Matching Funds $13,400

Contact Dan Bolas, Grand Knight, if any

questions or if you would like to join –

[email protected]

CONGRATULATIONS

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

FR. WIDMER COUNCIL #7877

GRAND KNIGHT DAN BOLAS AND ALL OF THE KNIGHTS



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Our webpage is at http://www.staffordknights.org/ Contact us at: http://www.staffordknights.org/contact.php Facebook Page: KofC 7877 http://www.facebook.com/mobileprotection

Crime Prevention Flyer –INFORMATION YOU CAN USE!

Cybercriminals do not discriminate and do not strictly target the computers of government and private organizations. If you access the Internet from your home computer, whether for work or personal use, you put yourself at risk of becoming a cybercrime victim. However, you can take some preventive measures. The Army Criminal Investigation Command issued a Crime Prevention Flyer (CPF) provides security tips to better protect your home computer and information. For this CPF, go to http://www.cid.army.mil/documents/CCIU/2can/HomeSecurityPractices.pdf, All past CPFs can be located at http://www.cid.army.mil/cciu2can.html

These documents are authorized for wide release with no restrictions.

MEMBERSHIP and DUES PAYMENT If you did not receive your Due Renewal notice, please contact us and provide us with your current address, telephone number and email address. It is important that everyone pay their dues annually and promptly. The Council is responsible for paying all State and Supreme Council assessments. For members who fail to make their payment, the council must pay out of the council's general funds, which reduces our ability to support other programs. If you have been disabled or out of work, please let us know and we can make other arrangements.

CONTACT: Financial Secretary, Anthony Devino, 540-657-0592

http://www.staffordknights.org/

http://www.staffordknights.org/contact.php

http://www.facebook.com/mobileprotection

http://www.cid.army.mil/documents/CCIU/2can/HomeSecurityPractices.pdf,

http://www.cid.army.mil/cciu2can.html



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CONGRATULATIONS TO THE NEW OFFICERS 2015-2016 Fr. Widmer Council #7877

ELECTED OFFICERS

Grand Knight - Dan Bolas, 540-318-6045

Deputy Grand Knight, Walter Lamb, 571-247-2957

Treasurer, David Thoma, 540-842-0113

Challellor, Joseph Solomon, 703-887-1431

Advocate, Rudolph Janiczek, 760-576-9777

Warden, Michael Mc Leese, 540-720-0003

Recorder , Blaine Donley, 540-842-0805

Trustee 3rd yr, Frankelly Santana, 540-446-1869

Trustee 2nd yr, James Everett, 540 720-4337

Trustee 1st yr, William Emond, 540-659-1452

Inside Guard, Martin Sprick, 540-720-2571

Outside Guard, Brian Harris, 540-659-5786

APPOINTED OFFICERS

Financial Secretary, Anthony Devino, 540-657-0592

Chaplain, Robert DeMartino

Lecturer, Joshua Palotay



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In Memoriam - Fr. Robert A. Lange

From a day of reflection Father Lange gave for the Knights of Columbus and their wives. He shared a photograph taken of his home in Fort Valley with the following story. The room he used as a chapel was on the second floor in the exact spot where the "star" appears. The photo was taken on a cloudy, dismal day so there was no possibility of a reflection on the window of the room.

He stated, “Look at the picture and ask yourself where that wonderful light is coming from.” Fr. Lange’s note on picture: "In May of this year (2010) Bishop Loverde gave me permission to reserve the Blessed Sacrament in my chapel –The chapel is on the second floor of my home. The Eucharist had been reserved in the chapel less than a week when this picture was taken from the front porch of a neighbor’s home. The person taking the picture was enamored by the beauty of the valley and decided to take a picture for her collection. When she aimed

the camera towards the valley and tried to focus for the picture, she says the light coming from my house was so bright she said it was difficult trying to look into camera to view the picture to be taken.” He said, “My opinion is that Our Lord wanted to give us a beautiful reminder of His true presence in the Holy Eucharist – Body, Blood, Soul and Divinity! It is a reminder that he is with us always, that we are never alone, that he is the Son of God and the Son of Man. It is a vivid reminder that he truly suffered and died on the cross and that he is present in this world – until his Second Coming – in this most special manner - the Eucharist.” Source: http://lesfemmes-thetruth.blogspot.com

Father Robert A. Lange died after a long illness on May 4, 2015.

Upon his retirement in 2007, he took up residence in

Shenandoah County

Served at St. William of York Church, 1991-1994



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James Toth & The Guadalupe Free Clinic

Father Jerome Magat – Parochial Vicar, St. William of York – 2010-2013

SOURCE: Katie Scott | Catholic Herald 5 May 2015, extracts

“The Colonial Beach clinic serves the poor with a team of dedicated volunteers”

James Toth just joined Fr. Widmer Council #7877 and mentioned that he would be busy one day,

missing an opportunity to obtain the 2nd Degree. He was going to volunteer at the clinic. He states,

“First, I could effectively serve the poor in Westmoreland County by assisting them in qualifying and

receiving medical care and medicine. Second, this would provide me one more way of helping others

in memory of my beloved wife, Rena, who died over a year ago. Since Rena's sudden death, life has

been very difficult for me. To cope with this, I have become involved in volunteer efforts at SWOY by

donating my time and efforts. My wife was a teacher and I felt good trying to assist other teachers.’

I realized it is not so much what we do in life that matters, it is not simply what job we have or what we

give or where we volunteer . . . . "It is what we become" when we do these things (Matthew

Kelly). Donating my time would certainly not hurt. After all, life is short and every day is one step

closer to eternity. I thought I'd give it a try.

As Father DeMartino (pastor of SWOY) says "We have only this moment and eternity". So make every

moment count. I will return for training. Wouldn't you, if you realized eternity might be closer than you

think?

As far as assistance at the clinic is concerned, volunteers are needed in the following areas: Medical

supervisor, Medical physicians, Nurses, Lab Technicians, Administrative Coordinator, Pharmacist,

Pharmacist Technician, Receptionists, Interpreters and Eligibility Coordinators.

The Guadalupe Free Clinic, which operates on the grounds of St. Elizabeth of Hungary Church, was

founded in 2004 by Father Jerome A. Magat, then parochial vicar, to serve the working poor and

uninsured in Colonial Beach and Westmoreland County. They opened its door on May 21, 2005. How

to help

Mail donations to the Guadalupe Free Clinic, P.O. Box 275, Colonial Beach, VA 22443 or email Greg

Dilick.

A golf tournament fundraiser for the clinic will be held Aug. 3 at Augustine Golf Club, 76 Monument

Drive, Stafford. Registration is at 8 a.m., shotgun start at 10 a.m.

To register go to http://guadalupefreeclinic.org/golf.htm

mailto:[email protected]



http://guadalupefreeclinic.org/golf.htm



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HONOR AMERICA CORPS & SK Bill McCarthy

Past State Deputy William J. (Bill) McCarthy passed away on May 8, 2015. Here is a link to his obituary: http://www.covenantfuneralservice.com/obituaries/william-j-mccarthy/ . He will be missed by his wife Joan, his family and all who knew him.

If you didn’t know Bill McCarthy, his obituary introduces you to a man who was a patriot and a truly accomplished Catholic gentleman. If you knew Bill McCarthy, you know that there was so much more to this brother Knight than any obituary could possibly convey.

Bill McCarthy left all Knights of Columbus a very unique legacy, the Honor America Corps (http://www.honoramericacorps.org/). The objective of the Corps as described on their website is: “The Rappahannock Assembly #1613 Knights of Columbus has instituted an Honor America Program to reinforce, through education and by example, a deeper comprehension and broader knowledge of the heritage and traditions represented by the flags of our Nation. To accomplish this, they have formed an Honor America Corps open to any Knight of Columbus, regardless of degree, of any Council or Assembly in the Order. These men participate in visits to the school districts of Central Virginia and before the public at large to offer a clearer understanding about the meaning of our flag.”

Father Widmer Council sponsored one of the Honor America Corps Flags. The most memorable Honor America Corps event we participated in was the funeral mass for Colonel Paul Kelly held at St. William of York Catholic Church in Stafford, VA on Wednesday Jan. 31, 2007. Colonel Kelly was a member of our parish before deploying to Operation Iraqi Freedom. While deployed Colonel Kelly joined the Knights of Columbus.

Here is an extract from an e-mail Bill McCarthy sent following Colonel Kelly’s funeral: “There were 1,000 people in attendance and well over 200 were Knights of Columbus --- a superb expression of support for Colonel Kelly’s family! The Knights of Columbus of the Virginia District as well as those of the Jurisdiction at large can be justifiably proud of their efforts to honor Colonel Kelly. They were at their finest in a moment which now belongs to the history of our Order. The Honor America Corps was privileged to have participated and the more than 100 Sir Knights along with all other Knights who sacrificed their time to be present to honor Colonel Kelly, are to be commended for their incomparable display of fraternity and patriotism!”

Submitted by SK William (Bill) Emerson, PGK

http://www.covenantfuneralservice.com/obituaries/william-j-mccarthy/

http://www.honoramericacorps.org/



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2015-2016 Theme

“Living a Fraternal Journey” Stephen Paul Raschke Sr.- Virginia State Deputy

My theme for this year is: Living a Fraternal Journey, Live, Know, Share our Faith. As we live our daily journey and as we share our faith, I am encouraging everyone to make a commitment to learn more about our religion, its faith, principles, and laws. If we don’t know our faith how can we explain it to those that we want to share it with, our families, community and potential brothers? I would ask that each Brother take some time this year to learn more about what being a Catholic is all about, it is not just going to Church on Sunday, it is the daily journey as we depart the parking lot. Over the next year I am encouraging a number of activities by councils to help each Knight and his family have a better appreciation of our Catholic Heritage. By living, knowing and sharing our faith we can continue to make our council, parish and community a better place to live, grow and raise our Knights of Columbus family. As each Brother Knight and your family travels the journey of life, appreciate all that is around you and be the example that shows the world what being Catholic and a Knight of Columbus is all about. Living a Fraternal Journey Live, Know, Share our Faith.

Final expense policies for older knights are another relatively low cost product that everyone needs. A $15,000 policy takes away the fear of who will take care of final expenses. Every husband and wife should have one.

For Insurance Needs CONTACT

Don Murphy

Insurance and Fraternal Benefits [email protected]

Member of Fr. Widmer Council #7877




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Disclaimer: Any article appearing in this newsletter is strictly the opinion of the author and does not reflect the views or official position of Father Widmer Council or of the Virginia Knights of Columbus. Any other use of the material contained herein, including distribution of names, telephone numbers, photos, and personal information, is unauthorized without the expressed written consent of the author.

Holy Trinity Assembly No. 2520

Greetings Fellow Sir Knights!

A message from the Faithful Navigator – Alan Arena

First I would like to congratulate the new slate of Officers for Fr.

Widmer Council No. 7877! I wish you all the very best in the

upcoming Fraternal year! I will work hard with the Assembly in

supporting your Council events when there is need of the 4th Degree

Honor Guard or escort.

To those of you who are also 4TH Degree members I look forward to

working with you in also supporting Holy Trinity Assembly activities.

To those of you who have recently completed the 3rd Degree I

salute you and hope that you continue your journey into full

Knighthood and pursue the 4th Degree on 31 October 2015.

Please let me pass on a quote our new Worthy Master Tom

Trudeau: “The mission of the Fourth Degree is to foster the

spirit of patriotism by promoting responsible citizenship and a

love of and loyalty to the Knights' respective countries through

active membership in local Fourth Degree Assemblies. The 4th

degree fosters the spirit of patriotism in members and the

community at large and encourages active Catholic citizenship.

The Sir Knights of the Virginia District are proud to carry on

this tradition. Members of the Fourth Degree serve as honor

guards at civic and religious functions, an activity that has

brought worldwide recognition to the Knights of Columbus.”

I will be passing on to you more details of the 4th Degree and Holy

Trinity Assembly during the upcoming months.

Vivat Jesus!

Alan Arena

Faithful Navigator

2015 – 2016,

Holy Trinity Assembly

No. 2520

[email protected]




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VISIT TO NEW HAVEN, CONNECTICUT - By Brother Marty Sprick

Having in-laws in New Haven, Connecticut makes for a convenient opportunity to visit the Knights of Columbus Museum at Supreme Headquarters as well as Council 1 at St. Aedan’s and Council 10705 at St. Mary’s, where Venerable Father Michael J. McGivney founded our Order in 1882.

On 31 May, I attended Mass at St. Aedan’s and was given a brief tour of San Salvador Council’s meeting chamber by their outgoing Grand Knight, Michael Rogers.

The evening of 1 June, Father Michael J McGivney Council graciously welcomed me for their annual election and bratwurst dinner. In addition to the election, they discussed several accomplishments and milestones. Their Columbia Squires provided a travelling Mass kit to an active duty Army Catholic Chaplain, Father Christopher Opara, currently stationed in Baghdad, Iraq.

Grand Knight, Bobby Rauch, reminded all present that 14 August of this year is the 125th anniversary of the death of our Founder. Father McGivney Council also hosts tours of St Mary’s and the Museum at Supreme Headquarters for those individuals or Councils desiring a guided tour.

I highly encourage any travelling Knight to take the opportunity to visit with any council having a meeting in the area they might be visiting this summer on vacation or at any time they are out of our area.

ALL CATHOLIC MEN SHOULD BE KNIGHTS – RECOMMEND

FRIENDS AND FAMILY TO MAKE THE FIRST DEGREE



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CALENDER OF KEY KofC MEETINGS AND EVENTS

JULY 3-Jul Adoration Security, 1800/6 p.m. – SWOY Church

4-Jul Holiday - Independence Day

6-Jul Officer's meeting, 1830/6:30 p.m. – Council Home

7-Jul 4th Degree Assembly Mtg, 2000/8 p.m. – Council Home

8-Jul General Membership Meeting, 1930 – Council Home

11-Jul State Org Mtg - Newport News, 0800/8 a.m.

19-Jul Council Installation of Officers, 1500/3 p.m SWOYChurch

22-Jul 1st Degree, 1900 – Fr. Widmer – Council Home

AUGUST 4-Aug 4th Degree Assembly Mtg, 2000 – Council Home

7-Aug Adoration Security, 1800 – SWOY Church

11-Aug Officer's meeting, 1830 – Council Home

12-Aug General Membership Meeting, 1930 – Council Home

26-Aug Social, 1900 – Parish Center

SEPTEMBER

1-Sep 4th Degree Assembly Mtg, 2000 – Council Home

4-Sep Adoration Security, 1800 – SWOY Church

7-Sep Holiday - Labor Day

8-Sep Officer's meeting, 1830 – Council Home

9-Sep General Membership Meeting, 1930 – Council Home

12-Sep 2nd Degree, Fredericksburg, 0900

12-Sep IFF SET-UP 0900-1500 – GROUNDS OF SWOY

13-Sep IFF 0900-2000 – GROUNDS OF SWOY

13-Sep Soccer Challenge 0900-1800 – NEXT TO PLAYGROUND

14-Sep IFF Breakdown 0900 until done

19-Sep KOVAR at local businesses times to be determined

20-Sep Donuts 0600-1300 - Parish Center

23-Sep Social, 1900 – Council Home

27-Sep Margaret Ladies 0630-1300 – Parish Center



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CONGRATULATIONS TO ALL PROGRAM DIRECTORS

PROGRAM CHAIRS - APPOINTED 2015-2016

ALL PROGRAMS Walter Lamb

RETENTION COMMITTEE Walter Lamb

MEMBERSHIP & Fraternal Benefits Bob Ghormley

YOUTH PROGRAMS (Soccer/Free Throw) James "Jim" Kotwicki

CHURCH PROGRAMS Robert Merle

CULTURE-OF-LIFE Jean-Marc Guilloux

FAMILY PROGRAMS Walter Lamb

COUNCIL PROGRAMS Jerry White

RED CROSS BLOOD DRIVE COORDINATOR Ray Piaskowski *

Chuck Burke / David Thoma

MARKETING/NEWSLETTER/PR Dan Bolas

FOOD PROGRAMS Jerry White

Pancake Patrick Kelly

Donuts Mike McLeese

Fish Fries Open

Food - Business meeting/1st Degree Mike McLeese

KOVAR Steve Gross

Vocations Director Joe Solomon

1st Degree Team Captain Walter Lamb

KCIC David Thoma

Car Raffle Bill Emond

First Friday Adoration Mike McLeese

To VOLUNTEER for any of the above programs contact

Walter Lamb, Deputy Grand Knight, or any officer



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WELCOME TO THE 27 KNIGHTS JOINING

FR. WIDMER Council #7877- 2014-2015

SK STEVEN BAKER SK STEVEN BOLAS

SK ANGELO CHRISTIANO SK BRIAN HARRIS SK WALTER LAMB

SK JAMES SOLOMON SK DAVID THOMA

TIMOTHY BOBECK

ROBIN “Chuck” BURKE JACQUES CHRETIEN

CHARLES DIAZ NICHOLAS FONTE ALBERT HAMMERS

TIMOTHY HARRENSTEIN JORDAN KINBACK MATTHEW KING

DAVID KWIATKOWSKI CHRISTOPHER LUMLEY

SAMUEL MCILHERAN FRANCIS RECK

CHRISTOPHER RODRIGUEZ TIMOTHY RUDY

JAMES TOTH JAMES TRAVIS

WILLIAM WATHEN BRIAN WHIDDON

WILLIAM WINDSOR

“SK” – Sir Knight – has made his 4

th Degree

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