Knights of Columbus Council 10515 November 2018

From the Grand Knight ...

From the Grand Knight…

Brothers as we progress through this fraternal year your efforts in supporting your families, the parish, the community, and your brother Knights is exemplary. Just in the month of October you have supported the following charities, programs, and efforts: “Keeping Christ in Christmas” Christmas card sales (a fund raiser for the State Council and our local Council) that promotes a traditional method (sending Christmas Cards) of celebrating our Catholic and Christian traditions (3 brothers); supporting two brother K of C council (Fr Habit Casino Night – 1 brother) and Bishop Sullivan Catholic High School (1 brother) in their fund raising efforts; many of our Sir Knights and brothers of other degrees and their family members participating in the Eucharistic Procession at the Virginia Beach Ocean Front; being good stewards of our environment and assisting the City of Virginia Beach in keeping Kempsville Road clean (11 brothers or guests); supporting Deacon John in his continuing saga of improving the St. Mark’s building and grounds; and, finally, the council assisted St. Mark’s Feed Your Neighbor Program by cooking and serving the less fortunate at the Judeo-Christian Outreach Center (12 brothers or their spouses supported).

As the Grand Knight I cannot express how great you are! In the lines above, I only mention the “roll up your sleeves” type support effort you have performed in the month of October. It goes beyond that work. The donations you voted on at the monthly business meeting that supports Special Olympics and one of our local Special Olympians was tremendous. The only way we have the funds to offer that financial support is through your hard work. Finally, I know I have only listed the efforts that have been visible from inside and outside the Council, but I also want to thank the Brothers who support the Parish in the day to day running of St Mark (Parish Council, Food Pantry, RE Classes, etc…), and the weekly Liturgical Ministry. Believe me it does not go unnoticed by Father Anthony, Deacons Mike and John, and many of our fellow parishioners.

November will be another busy month with the Special Olympics being held on the first weekend in November ( a big council event), the Memorial Mass on 9 November, the State Soccer Challenge at BSCHS on 9 November, the final Kempsville Road Cleanup of the year on November 17th followed by setting up the Christmas Tree Lot, unloading Christmas Trees and selling of trees starting around Thanksgiving. As always we, as a council, have a full plate and can always use the help. Remember, “Many hands make the light work”. This is the advantage we as brother Knights have over many individual efforts.

I would also like to welcome our two new Brothers, Henry Raines & James Barnes.

Remember we walk in the spiritual path to holiness together!

Your Humble Servant and Grand Knight

Jim Waltz

Coming Up...

11/8 Officer’s Planning Meeting

11/9 Memorial Mass: St.

Mark’s Catholic Church

11/9 State Soccer Challenge:

BSCHS

11/16 Kempsville Council

Monthly Business Meeting

11/17 Kempsville Road Cleanup

11/17 Membership Drive after

All Masses

11/17 Christmas Tree Lot Setup

11/21 Christmas Trees Arrive

from North Carolina

11/23 Christmas Trees Arrive

from Canada

Contact us at: Knights of Columbus, Kempsville Council #10515

P.O. Box 65530, Virginia Beach, VA 23467

Council meetings are held at the Catholic Church of St. Mark, 1505 Kempsville Rd., Virginia Beach, VA 23464

Business meetings are normally held on the third Friday of the month at 7:30pm with the rosary at 7pm.

KEMPSVILLE COMPASS Celebrating Faith, Family & Fraternity

Knights of Columbus Council 10515 November 2018

Report of the 4th Degree…

Fall Exemplification—There was a 4th Degree Exemplification Ceremony Oct 27th at the Hyatt Regency Dulles in Herndon, Virginia. We had four new Sir Knights join our Assembly.

03 November ~ Special Olympics Opening Ceremony—The Special Olympics Fall Championships were 3-4 November 2018. The Opening Ceremony was held at Ocean Lakes High School on Saturday, 3 November at 7:30pm. 18 Sir Knights supporting the Color Guard and Honor Guard were present for the playing of the National Anthem and lining the gauntlet.

05 November ~ Chosen Ministry—Taking place at Holy Family Catholic Church, this Christian outreach to persons with physical and intellectual disabilities provides food, fellowship, and a “Jesus talk”, and an activity for the participants. We will present the colors and lead the participants in a patriotic parade around the Great Hall.

12 November ~ Veterans Day Parade—This is one of the quickest Parade’s we march in, and is one that we need to show our solidarity and support. We need a large group of Sir Knights to come out in force to support the carrying of all the flags in the Honor America Corps. Please contact the CCC Wayne Phelps at waynephelps@yahoo.com for more details.

18 November ~ Confirmation Mass at NAS Oceana Chapel of the Good Shepherd—Honor Guard support is requested for the confirmation of 27 confirmandi on Sunday 18NOV18 at 2PM. Bishop Higgins from the Military Arch Diocese will be officiating. If you can support please contact CCC Wayne Phelps at waynephelps@yahoo.com.

Upcoming Calendar of Events ~ November 2018 ~

5th Chosen Ministry at Holy Family Catholic Church at 6:30PM

11th Veterans Day ~ Fly the Flag

12th Veterans’ Parade at the Oceanfront

18th Confirmation Mass at NAS Oceana’s Chapel of the Good Shepherd

26th Assembly Officer’s Meeting ~ Columbian Club at 6:00pm

27th Assembly Business Meeting ~ Columbian Club ~ Rosary at 7:00pm & Meeting at 7:30pm (Note Date Change) Vivat Jesus, Manuel A. Ramos, Jr. Faithful Navigator Father Nicholas J Habets Assembly 1505

Service Program Notes…

Council Programs

Life

40 Days for Life started September 26 with a Vigil outside of Planned Parenthood. We are on day 24 with meetings the next 2 Mondays at 4:30pm. ▪ Story of an abortion success story from 2012 where a Grandfather presented a 6-year-old saved due to the 40 Days for Life events.

March for Life is January 18, 2019. Details to follow.

Novena January 14-22 and our Council is looking to parallel this event.

January 18th is March for Life. There will be a bus leaving Church of the Ascension. More to follow.

Supreme is looking for three Marshals from each Council to support the March for Life event. Faith

Need more Alter Servers at St. Mark.

Fence was put up at the rectory led by Deacon John with the assistance of many other Knights. Fr. Anthony said thank you and sent his appreciation for the effort.

Need ushers at all masses at St. Mark. Please consider.

Christmas Trees at St. Mark. ▪ Setup is the weekend before Thanksgiving. ▪ Schedule is live on the normal St. Mark Volunteer website for volunteer sign ups ▪ Wednesday before Thanksgiving the American Trees arrive. ▪ Saturday after Thanksgiving the Canadian Trees arrive. ▪ Need a new Lot Manager to assist and help with the schedule load. ▪ We will be selling trees after both Sunday Masses.

Community

Road cleanup on November 17 at 8am with PGK Wayne Phelps and Brother Joe Lessick

Coats for Kids expect donations will be taken to the Grandparents party December 1 at Catholic Charities of Eastern Virginia..

November 9th is State wide Soccer Challenge at Bishop Sullivan Catholic High School. Family

November starts the holiday season. Remember the Food Pantry during this time.