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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 [email protected]

Chaplain:

Fr. Tim Ilgen

Faithful Navigator:

Korey Wessel

540-319-3366 [email protected]

Faithful Friar:

Archpriest Lawrence Gosselin

Fraternal Benefits Information:

Field Agent Tom Johnson in Gig Harbor at 1-253-857-5670 [email protected]

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 [email protected]. Tom’s

email address is [email protected]. 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 [email protected] 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

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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 [email protected]. 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

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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 @ [email protected] 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


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



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


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


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

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