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

Newsletter 2015-2016, 2nd Quarter (October – December 2015)

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Join the KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS Council #7877 Taking Applications NOW!!

Dan Bolas, Grand Knight, invites all Catholic Gentlemen to join the Knights of Columbus. Contact Dan at 540-

318-6045 / [email protected] or the Membership Director Bob Ghormley at [email protected], to obtain

more information about joining. If you are a member in another Council, please consider transferring to #7877.

Aquia Field Mass (Saturday, October 24th at 11 AM) The Knights of Columbus – George Brent and Father Widmer Councils extend an open invitation to the Aquia

Field Mass on Saturday, October 24, 2015, in the historic Brent Family Cemetery near St. William of York

Catholic Church in Stafford, Virginia. The annual field Mass commemorates all the faithful departed, especially

the Brent’s, the first Catholic settlers in Virginia. We will begin at 11:00 AM at the cemetery just past the

roadside Crucifix Memorial on U.S. Route 1 just north of Aquia Creek. Small reception in the parish center

follows. Volunteers are needed to help set up/tear down and we are in need of Sir Knights to participate.

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.

General Membership Meeting Dates

The General Membership Business and Program meetings are held the 2nd Wednesday

of each month with Rosary at 7 p.m. and meeting at 7:30 p.m. Socials are held normally

the 4th Wednesday on alternate months. See calendars at the end of newsletter.

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

“The Knightly News”



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

The Knights of Columbus 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 Bolas at [email protected]

. ALL CATHOLIC MEN SHOULD JOIN THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

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

MEMBERSHIP and DUES PAYMENT It is important that every Knight 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. If you did not receive your Due Renewal notice, please contact us and provide us with your current address, telephone number and email address.

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

For Insurance Needs CONTACT

Don Murphy

Insurance and Fraternal Benefits [email protected]

Member of Fr. Widmer Council #7877

http://www.staffordknights.org/

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

https://www.facebook.com/groups/staffordknights/

mailto:[email protected]



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A $15,000 policy takes away the fear of who will take care of final expenses. Everyone should have one.

IF YOU WANT TO VOLUNTEER – CONTACT ANY OF THE FOLLOWING OFFICERS

Fr. Widmer Council #7877 - OFFICERS – 2015-2016 Grand Knight - Dan Bolas, 540-318-6045

Deputy Grand Knight, Walter Lamb, 571-247-2957 Treasurer, David Thoma, 540-842-0113

Chancellor, 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

Financial Secretary, Anthony Devino, 540-657-0592 Chaplain, Robert DeMartino

Lecturer, Joshua Palotay

Holy Trinity Assembly No. 2520

Greetings Fellow Sir Knights!

A message from the Faithful Navigator – Alan Arena

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

working with you in 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.

Vivat Jesus!

Alan Arena

Faithful Navigator

2015 – 2016,

Holy Trinity Assembly

No. 2520

[email protected]

mailto:[email protected]



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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.

ALL CATHOLIC MEN SHOULD BE KNIGHTS – RECOMMEND FRIENDS AND FAMILY MEMBERS TO MAKE THE FIRST DEGREE

PROGRAM DIRECTORS

PROGRAM CHAIRS - APPOINTED 2015-2016

ALL PROGRAMS – General Manager Walter Lamb

RETENTION COMMITTEE Walter Lamb

MEMBERSHIP & Fraternal Benefits Bob Ghormley

YOUTH PROGRAMS (Soccer/Free Throw) Jim “J.P.” Kotwicki

CHURCH PROGRAMS Dan D’Augostino

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 – general manager Jerry White

Pancake Breakfasts Patrick Kelly

Donuts Mike McLeese

Fish Fries Open

Food - Business meeting/1st Degree Mike McLeese

Fund raising for Intellectually Disabled -KOVAR Joe Solomon

Vocations Director Joe Solomon

1st Degree Team Captain Walter Lamb

Keep Christ In Christmas (KCIC) David Thoma

Car Raffle Bill Emond

First Friday Adoration Mike McLeese



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WE NEED YOUR ASSISTANCE TO UPDATE OUR MEMBERSHIP

RECORDS - ADDRESSESS, TELEPHONE #s & EMAILS.

To update on-line, go to:

http://www.kofc.org/un/en/about/contact/address_contact.html

OPEN HOUSE and FISH FRY

9 October, Friday, 5-8 p.m.

1616 Stafford Ave, Fredericksburg

Fredericksburg Pregnancy Center provides FREE Ultrasound

Confirmation for Pregnancies due to the work of Fr. Widmer

Council #7877. We coordinated the purchase of a new mobile

Ultrasound to serve the Fredericksburg and Stafford area.

Please join us on Friday, 9 October for an Open House, Ultrasound

Dedication and a fund raising Fish Fry served by the KofC Councils

of the Fredericksburg and Stafford area.

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE MARGARET LADIES WHO

COORDINATED AND RAISED $1,770 AT THE BAKED GOODS TENT

DURING THE INTER-NATIONAL FALL FESTIVAL (IFF)

http://www.kofc.org/un/en/about/contact/address_contact.html



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Aquia Field Mass (Saturday, October 24th at 11 AM)

Congratulations to the following Families of the Month

September – Sir Knight Paul Miller August – SK Martin Sprick July – Gregory Brunacci June – SK James Everett

May – SK Brian Harris



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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

OCTOBER 20152-Oct Adoration Security, 1800

3-Oct State Qtry Meeting, Burke, Va 0830-1530 hrs

3-Oct Soccer Challenge, District 11 Championship 0930

4-Oct Corporate Communion/Memorial Mass 1215, reception follows

4-Oct Donuts 0630-1300

4-Oct Blood Drive - 0800-1400 hrs

6-Oct 4th Degree meeting, 2000

9-Oct Fish Fry and UltraSound Dedication (Set up 3 pm)

9-11 Oct KOVAR WEEKEND - BUSINESSES/SWOY

11-Oct Donuts 0600-1300

12-Oct Holiday - Columbus Day

13-Oct Officer's meeting, 1830

14-Oct General Membership Meeting, 1930

16-Oct Fish Fry - SWOY - 1500-2000

17-Oct 3rd Degree Exemplification, Newport News, VA

18-Oct Hispanic Breakfast 0630-1300

21-Oct 1st Degree, 1900

24-Oct Aquia Field Mass - 1100 hrs, reception follows

25-Oct Margaret Ladies Muffin Sunday 0630-1300

29-Oct Fraternal Benefit Night 1900 hrs

31-Oct 4th Degree Exemplification - Chantilly, Va

NOVEMBER 20151-Nov Donuts 0600-1300

1-Nov All Saints Day

2-Nov Officer's meeting, 1830

3-Nov 4th Degree Meeting 2000

4-Nov General Membership Meeting, 1930

6-Nov Adoration Security, 1800

8-Nov Hispanic Breakfast 0630-1300

11-Nov Holiday - Veteran's Day

15-Nov Pancake Breakfast 0630-1300

21-22 Nov FOOD DRIVE

26-Nov Holiday - Thanksgiving



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CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Father Widmer – IFF Volunteers – some of many!

DECEMBER 20151-Dec 4th Degree Meeting 2000

4-Dec Adoration Security, 1800

6-Dec Pancake Breakfast 0630-1300

6-Dec Blood Drive - 0800-1400

8-Dec Officer's meeting, 1830

9-Dec General Membership Meeting, 1930

12-Dec Combined 1st and 2nd Degree, Fredericksburg, 0900

13-Dec Hispanic Breakfast 0630-1300

25-Dec Holiday - Christmas

27-Dec Honorary & Honorary Life Knight Appreciation Dinner (1800)



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BEFORE & AFTER

Jim Everett’s famous Eastern North Carolina Pulled Pork – smoked

and slow roasted with a tangy vinegar and pepper sauce!!

The Fr. Widmer KofC BBQ accounted for $1,107.50 for the parish. Sold out! Great Job!!

MARK YOUR CALENDARS

27 DECEMBER 2015 (Sunday)

HONORARY & HONORARY LIFE APPRECIATION DINNER

Special Presentations to our newest Honorary Knights

ST. William of York Parish Center – 6 p.m. start

Contact: Grand Knight - Dan Bolas, 540-318-6045 or Deputy Grand Knight, Walter Lamb, 571-247-2957



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THANK YOU!!

ALL CATHOLIC MEN SHOULD JOIN THE KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS AND

FOLLOW THESE MEN’S EXAMPLE!

Title First Name Last Name YRS SVC Member Class ASSY

SK MORRIS DAMATO 60 HONORARY LIFE 2520 RICHARD KOEHL 52 HONORARY LIFESK DAVID SPELLMAN 49 HONORARY LIFE 1678SK ROBERT GIBBONS 45 HONORARY LIFE 2520 DONALD MC NULTY 40 HONORARY LIFE

CPT JOSEPH MANGINO 39 HONORARY WILLIAM CARMAN 38 HONORARY LIFE GLENN SPRUMONT 38 HONORARY LIFESK ROBERT DOFFLEMYER 35 HONORARY 2520 JOHN LEVESQUE 35 HONORARY LIFE LEONARD SZAFRANSKI 35 HONORARY LIFE WILLIAM CASLER 34 HONORARY LIFE ROBERT MARINARI 34 HONORARY LIFE ROGER SHARPE 34 HONORARY LIFE WILLIAM TEHAN 34 HONORARY LIFE DALE HUDSON 33 HONORARY

DR RUBEN BENITO 33 HONORARY LIFE RICHARD LE BLANC 32 HONORARY

DEA RICHARD SMITH 31 HONORARY LIFE WILLIAM GUYTON 30 HONORARYSK JOSEPH HALL 30 HONORARY LIFE 2520 CHARLES SAKOWICZ 30 HONORARY LIFESK RAY COOK 29 HONORARY LIFE 2520 MICHEL FORTIN 29 HONORARY LIFESK ALBERT GRZECH 29 HONORARY LIFE 938SK JOHN BELL 28 HONORARY 2520SK GINO ORSINI 27 HONORARY 2520 RAY CUEVAS 27 HONORARY LIFESK ANGELO COLLORA 26 HONORARY LIFE 2520

REV ROBERT DE MARTINO 25 HONORARY LIFEREV ANTHONY KILLIAN 12 HONORARY LIFE 2520



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CONGRATULATION TO THE FOLLOWING KNIGHTS WITH

BIRTHDAYS IN OCTOBER, NOVEMBER & DECEMBER

PLEASE LET THEM KNOW!!! HAPPY BIRTHDAY!!!

Knights of Columbus - Blood Drive – 4 Oct & 6 Dec

Blood cannot be manufactured; it must be donated by generous donors, like you. Your donation makes a

difference in these individuals, by allowing them the opportunity to spend additional time with their families.

Recruiting donors to maintain an adequate supply of blood, especially during the holidays, is a very challenging

task. Won’t you join your fellow parishioners to help “Give the Gift of Life” to someone in need during this

Christmas season. The Knights of Columbus will be sponsoring a Blood Drive on Sunday, October 4 and

December 6 in the parish center from 8:00 AM to 2:00 PM. Won’t you help? Please be aware that a valid picture

ID is required prior to registration on that day.

Donors will be processed as quickly as possible on a first come basis. If any questions contact Mr. Ray

Piaskowski (540) 429-3151.

OCTOBER NOVEMBER DECEMBERSK JAMES LOWDER MARK MC GOWAN ANTHONY DEVINO

REV ROBERT DE MARTINO DALE KRATZER THOMAS CRONQUIST

JOSEPH MOULTON SK ROBERT GHORMLEY CHARLES COOKE

SK JAMES CHRISTIAN RICHARD SCANLON SK KURT SCHILLER

JOSEPH BORGHI DOUGLAS MOONEY PAUL PREBILIC

ALBERT HAMMERS FRANKELLY SANTANA DONALD MC CORMICK

FRANK ADAMS ROBERT MERLE JOSEPH FURMAN

ROBERT CAVAGNA DAVID LIMA TIMOTHY HARRENSTEIN

CARLOS RAMIREZ STEPHEN GROSS MICHEL FIGARELLA

LAWRENCE CUMMINGS SK MICHAEL FERRY BRIAN WEIDNER

HECTOR TORRES BENJAMIN MANN SK LANCE CARRINGTON

SK JOSEPH SOLOMON RONALD DALTON SK ROBERT BADER

JAMES BENISEK SK STEPHEN MEDEIROS TIMOTHY ROHLFS

HUGH WILLIAMSON MICHAEL GUMB ALLEN DUPLANTIER

JAMES MATHIEU STEPHEN MARSH DAVID VANDERBLOEMEN

KENNETH VICE SK PAUL TRUAX THOMAS MULLARKEY

DAVID DUFRESNE EDWARD GUCKIAN WILLIAM WINDSOR

KENNETH TIGGES SEAN CARY RICHARD LE BLANC

RICARDO CORDERO JAMES YOUNG RANDOLPH ROTTE

JAMES TRAVIS JORGE ESPARZA CHARLES DIAZ

FREDDIE MORALES ARTHUR DIAS ALFRED BRUNER

CHRISTOPHER LUMLEY SK/FN ALAN ARENA ROBERT PATTERSON

SK MATTHEW BRAGA LARRY SCHECHTER

WILLIAM MYERS

STEVEN REICHENAUER



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Father Bader Scholarship Program

This annual competition is among eligible graduating High School Seniors, who are children of Knights, who are going on to higher education in the fall.

The application period opens annually on January 1st of each year and closes on 14 March.

Competition is based on the whole person that includes Grade Point Average, any awards or civic recognition, financial need, and the student's involvement in activities in their Church, Community, Family, and School.

Virginia's Father Bader Scholarship honors the memory of Fr. Michael J. Bader, who entered the priesthood in 1989 after a long career in business and the military, at the age of 62. The scholarship program also offers need-based scholarships for Knights, their wives and widows of Knights who reside in Virginia at death.

For more information go to http://www.vakofc.org/scholastic-programs.html

Contact #7877 Grand Knight Dan Bolas or Financial Secretary Tony Devino – START EARLY!!!

Keep Christ in Christmas Poster Contest

The Keep Christ in Christmas (KCIC) Poster Contest invites children in three age brackets to submit entries. Boy/Girl categories – age brackets – 5-7; 8-10, & 11-14.

Posters should be completed by December 15

For more information go to http://www.vakofc.org/kcic-winners.html or contact the KCIC chairman, David

Thoma at 540-842-0113

http://www.vakofc.org/scholastic-programs.html

http://www.kofc.org/un/en/service/church/christmas/

http://www.vakofc.org/kcic-winners.html



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Winning entry

“Keep Christ in Christmas” Poster contest competition levels & rules

LEVELS - Council #7877- District #11 - VA State

Poster must reflect the theme of “Keep Christ in Christmas”

Each poster should be the original work (including concept, layout, slogan and any visual

images)

Poster must be 11x17 inches in size. If pastels, chalk or charcoal are used the poster must be

laminated or covered with clear plastic.

Each poster must be submitted with the Knights of Columbus "Keep Christ in Christmas" Poster

contest entry form - make sure your council number is included. The name and age of the entrant

should be printed on the reverse side of the poster in case the poster and entry form get

separated.

All entries become property of the Knights of Columbus Supreme Council. Posters will not be

returned.

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