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August 2016 Knights of Columbus Washington State Council Bulletin

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS “BE MEN OF ACTION”

Ed Parazoo State Deputy

Washington State Council Cell Phone (509) 680-3627 [email protected]

Message from State Deputy

My Brothers All, What a great Summer Leadership Meeting! If you were not able to attend, please get with your District Deputy and see what information and training was provided. We gave him material for you to get/use. Also, check out the state website for briefs on the presentations.

Twitter! Facebook! We are now active on these mediums for providing you more options for timely communication. Please sign up to keep information flowing to you and your Councils. @KofCWA Training: I have appointed a State Training Coordinator, FDD Larry Shaw. He is tasked with getting training sessions set up around the state that will help Councils. Whatever the training need, please work with Larry to schedule something. Larry, or some other State, or Supreme representative will come to your district/region for individualized training! Coordinate with Larry at [email protected]. New incentives! See our new incentives rollout for this fraternal year. Some neat stuff - and - we will be holding a drawing for TEN (10) or more special incentives IF WE MAKE CIRCLE OF HONOR (COH). Incentives like: Catered dinner for all GK's and DD of a district plus their wives!; or Dinner for 4 with the State Deputy; or Steelhead Fishing Trip with the State Secretary; or private Piano Recital by the State Chaplin!; or many others..... Criteria for entry and winning:

Entry Districts - meet the monthly membership recruitment quota - entry each month attained Councils - recruit one new member - entry each month attained

Winners: If Washington achieves COH Drawings from all entries (remember each Council and district can earn 12 entries into that

drawing) Hope you have already set your sights on attaining Star Council....and if so, add one incentive to get you over the top. As always - I wish you good luck on your Council's success! One month in the books.........are you where you want to be? Plenty of time to make up the distance........ACTION - that's the name of the game! God Bless. Vivat Jesus! Ed Parazoo State Deputy

Knights of Columbus Washington State Council Bulletin August 2016

State Chaplain Message

As Knights of Columbus, we constantly strive to deepen our identity as Catholic men. This is why I have been writing these monthly articles on the characteristics of authentic masculinity as revealed to us in the person of Jesus. I hope this series has prompted some deep reflection leading to the greater appropriation of our manly identity in Christ. At the Summer Leadership Meeting, Bishop Thomas Daly (Bishop of Spokane) spoke convincingly

about our need for humility. His words led me to reflect on the humility of the Lord Jesus, especially demonstrated in his relationship with the Father and his interactions with the apostles. Many wellmeaning individuals think of humility as selfhatred, as if one would have to say, “I am dirt; I am slime; I’m a rotten, nogood sinner; there is no good in me,” etc. To my knowledge, there is no directive given in Scripture or Tradition to abuse ourselves in such a way. Doing so would tend to make us deny the value of human life and the goodness that is in us by virtue of being created in the image and likeness of God. It could also lead us to overlook the tremendous gifts that God entrusts to us. Yes, there must be a place for the confession of our sinfulness and guilt; humility does require the admission of our weakness. However, this cannot be the essence of humility. Why? The Lord Jesus was humble, and he had not a single sin to confess! The man who is authentically humble acknowledges the good that is in his life: his abilities, the good deeds he does, his strength of character, and so on. However—and this is the key to humility—he does not take credit for any of it. He credits God as the source for every ounce of good in his life. This is true even for Jesus. He knew that it was his union with the Father that was the foundation for everything. All this leads us to the conclusion that authentic masculinity does not consist in being a selfmade man. Rather, true manliness involves increased reliance on God as the source of all the good in our life. A manly man has no place in his heart for pride that would lead him to claim superiority over another. After all, the humble man recognizes that, even though he works hard to improve himself and do good to others, it is ultimately God who produces whatever is good in his life. The fruits of humility are manifold: increased peace and joy, increased gratitude, growing trust and hope in God, and better interaction with other people, to name just a few. The most fundamental effect of our growth in humility is our increased capacity for charity. Father Gabriel of Saint Mary Magdalene (a Carmelite priest who died in 1953) wrote: “Charity, it is true, is superior to [humility] because it gives us divine life; yet, humility is of great importance because it is the virtue which clears the ground to make room for grace and charity.” In other words, if we seek humility, we give God permission to clear away whatever in our life is an obstacle to the flourishing of divine love (charity) in us. Brothers, our first principle is charity. Without humility, there is no charity. Let’s endeavor to embrace the spirit of humility, not only to enable greater works of charity in the Order, but also to strengthen our identity as men fashioned after the humble Heart of Jesus. Fr. Kenneth St. Hilaire State Chaplain


State Secretary Message

My Brothers All, Our State Warden sure did a great job of setting up the Summer Leadership Meeting. Good guest speakers, a great address by Bishop Daly from the Spokane Diocese, and a lot of informative workshops for attendees to learn from. I gave a little talk about being "charming" in your new role as

a leader in the State, and I pray that the Holy Spirit will guide you and help you achieve all of your goals for the year. The first bill for the year has already been sent to the Councils and it is mostly for the Liability Insurance that every Council should carry. It is a great deal at $1.10 per member and if you need to get a "Proof Of Insurance Certificate" before a function, your contact is: Alicia Thompson Payne West Insurance Company 509-946-6161 [email protected] Our State Deputy is very deserving of a great year, so do your part and help him make his goal. Ask that guy that you have been thinking about asking to join the Order. We all benefit from growth. God Bless!

Bob Baemmert State Secretary [email protected]

Table of Contents

State Deputy Message 1

State Chaplain Message 2

State Secretary Message 3

Table of Contents 3

State Treasurer Message 4-6

State Advocate Message 7-8

State Warden Message 9

General Programs 10-11

Membership Director 12-16

New District Masters 17

To Be A Patriot Award 17

Community Chairman 17

Church Chairman 18

Youth Chairman 19

Certificate of Insurance 19-20

General Agent Update 21

Church Chairman 21

Culture of Life 22

Family Chairman 23

10 Day Pilgrimage to the Holy Land 23

Tootsie Roll Update 24

19th Annual Inland Northwest Catholic Retreat 25

Prayers Needed and In Memoriam 26-27

General Insurance Agency Information 28

Bulletin Contact information 29

Table of Contents


State Treasurer Message

Worthy Sirs, Although Summer is upon us this is not the time to slow down. Even while many are on vacation those still at home can work on important issues…like getting us off to a great start. Bring in a new member this month.

Unless you plan to be “Grand Knight for Life”, you might want to put more effort into recruiting as it is the lifeblood of your Council and the Order. Surprise the State Deputy this month and go ask that man you’ve always meant to but never did. Even you might be surprised… Vivat Jesus!

Pat Kelley State Treasurer For your reading pleasurer…the monthly Reports from Supreme COUNCILS NOT SUBMITTING REPORT OF OFFICERS CHOSEN FOR THE TERM - Form 185

07/30/2016 01449 01545 01699 02103 02126 02260 03153 07149 08079 08311 08398 09145 09833 12583 12786 12889 12899 13364 13462 13597 13761 13831 14510 14926 15721 16186 16361

COUNCILS NOT SUBMITTING SERVICE PROGRAM PERSONNEL REPORT - Form 365 07/30/2016

01449 01545 01550 01606 01643 01674 01699 02103 02126 02155 02260 02303 02999 03153 03455 03598 03611 04367 04385 05495 06706 07117 07149 08079 08102 08201 08266 08294 08311 08398 08437 09145 09237 09833 10532 10543 11252 11253 11762 11906 12273 12483 12583 12786 12889 12899 13364 13462 13597 13761 13831 14510 14852 14922 14926 15684 15721 15838 15968 16184


State Treasurer Message continued

COUNCIL LAST REPORT FILED NUMBER STATUS CITY PERIOD RECEIVED ______ ______ ____ ______ ________ 1401 * A ELLENSBURG 12/31/2014 03/08/2015 1460 * A POMEROY 12/31/2014 02/18/2015 1545 A WENATCHEE 06/30/2015 05/10/2016 1550 A CHEHALIS 06/30/2015 02/25/2016 1674 A HOQUIAM 06/30/2015 08/24/2015 2126 A MOUNT VERNON 06/30/2015 01/04/2016 2999 A CAMAS 06/30/2015 10/07/2015 3598 A AUBURN 06/30/2015 09/22/2015 3611 * A ANACORTES 06/30/2014 09/25/2014 4367 * A MOSES LAKE 12/31/2013 06/08/2014 5816 A LYNNWOOD 06/30/2015 08/30/2015 7149 * A GOLDENDALE 06/30/2012 07/30/2012 7528 A FEDERAL WAY 06/30/2015 02/11/2016 8294 * A YAKIMA 8398 * A SPOKANE 12/31/2013 04/14/2014 9833 A SAMMAMISH 06/30/2015 08/05/2015 9941 A BURLINGTON 06/30/2015 09/30/2015 10543 * A PROSSER 06/30/2014 02/25/2015 11611 * A SPOKANE 06/30/2013 10/28/2013 12483 A TACOMA 06/30/2015 07/12/2015 13831 * A SPOKANE 12/31/2014 04/07/2015 14852 A SEATTLE 06/30/2015 09/03/2015 14926 * A SUNNYSIDE 06/30/2014 06/21/2015 15136 A SUMNER/ORTING 06/30/2015 10/14/2015 15338 A SEATTLE 06/30/2015 08/30/2015 15721 * A SEATTLE 12/31/2013 02/12/2014 15838 * A SEATTLE 12/31/2014 09/29/2015 16361 A LACEY NEW COUNCIL-FIRST REPORT DUE * LAST 2 REPORTS ARE DELINQUENT


State Treasurer Message continued


State Advocate Message

Brothers, The Star Track membership program this fraternal year is being revamped. It was such a great membership idea that CBS Studio web crawlers decided to protest our program. Despite my soiled knees, I was informed we must Cease and Desist the Star Track theme with its correlation to Star Trek properties. It was something so innocent, and nothing was being sold…who would have thought. I guess I should have and I take full responsibility. This program was scrutinized by Supreme, Office Depot, Great Impact, our membership and no one caught the copyright infringement. As I stopped to take a long look, I could see it. Timing was bad given the remake of Star Trek. Quite frankly, I didn’t know they were doing a remake. Guess that tells you how little I pay attention to the media. CBS Studios has given us permission to use the Star Track Recruiter Program as long as it is not in association with Star Trek properties. It’s comforting to know they do not own the rights to the word Track. We will still be promoting a space theme and using government owned photos that we as tax payers pay for. The Star Track Recruiter pin will bear our KofC emblem, which hopefully no one objects too. The difference will hardly be noticeable. I’m paranoid now and that is not a good feeling to me. Once the new pins are in hand, we will send to new member recruiters for July. Please follow the plan by submitting the brochure application to Marcel Bergeron (Libra; balance and scales). Lesson learned and we will prevail.


State Advocate Message continued

Please take another look at the Home Corporation’s in our State. One Council on this list questioned why their name was on it. The corporation had not been active for decades. My answer, call the Secretary of State’s Corporation Division Office (360) 725-0377 and get the defunct corporation CLOSED. End of your headache. Fraternally, Kim Washburn State Advocate


State Warden Message

Brother Knights, We have a revised Monthly Service Report (MSR) this year. Refer to my General Program Director article for an overview. New this year is the nesting of all of our six program categories with the Supreme Council’s Building the Domestic Church Initiative while Strengthening our Parish. As we plan our program activities for the year, we need to see our programs and membership through the lens of Building the Domestic Church (BDC). Thank you to all who attended and made the 2016 Summer Leadership Meeting a big success. Particularly, I want to extend my gratitude to the District Deputies who helped shape the meeting framework this year and the State Program Chairmen and workshop facilitators who led the instruction. I hope you enjoyed the guest speakers and absorbed their points of emphasis. The goal was to energize all fraternal leaders and set the stage for BDC.

As Christ told his apostles, “Freely you have received; now freely give” (Mt 10:8). Let’s take the momentum from our meeting and light our Councils on fire as the new fraternal year kicks off. As I write this, I am preparing to attend the Supreme Convention in Toronto. I hope we bring back some service program awards this year to honor the good works of our Councils. District Deputies who attended the Summer Leader Meeting should contact me soonest if you did not receive your meal receipts. I sent the receipts to your DD alias email address on July 20. Council Spotlight: Pasco Council 1620 is in the spotlight in recognition for its outstanding support of the Summer Leader Meeting. Registration was incredibly smooth. Thank you Pasco Council 1620!

Be Bold – Be Catholic

Vivat Jesus!

Fraternally,

Greg Mahoney State Warden, WSC [email protected]

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General Programs

Brother Knights, I am keeping much of my July GPD article for August to emphasize the Building the Domestic Church Initiative. A new Service Program year is upon us. It brings excitement and a new beginning. A new beginning in the sense of viewing our service program categories through the lens of the Supreme Council’s new initiative, Building the Domestic Church While Strengthening our Parish (BDC). Not only should our Program Action Plans be intricately linked to this initiative, but our Membership Action Plans should also tie into this initiative. Thus, added focus must be directed to ensure we implement plans that link service programs and membership growth by first assessing the priorities and needs of our parish communities. That implies Council leaders meeting with their pastors now to explain this initiative and relate how our programs can help the pastor achieve his goals. The ultimate objective is to strengthen families through an integrated parish experience of the Knights of Columbus.

I encourage you to become well acquainted with this initiative by going to the following link for all things Domestic Church: www.kofc.org/DomesticChurch. As a result of the BDC initiative, the Washington State Council Monthly Service Report (MSR) has been revised. The first Council MSR is due by August 10, covering activities in July. BDC is nested into each Service Program category (blue highlighted points). To qualify for the BDC points, Councils must answer “Yes” to each qualifying point and also list the program conducted. We will continue to emphasize Strong Visible Programs and the Supreme 8 Featured Programs (green highlighted

points) on the MSR, but we will approach it from the perspective of strengthening the family in concer t with the programs and priorities of our parishes. This does not mean we change everything. Councils are

encouraged to continue many of their great programs and community engagement activities. The difference now is that we are charged to ensure we have a strategy for bringing about the mission and vision for the greater alliance between the Church and the family. In other words, work together for the common purpose of

strengthening our families.

Keep checking the WSC Website for access to the MSR. Updates to the form may cause a delay in form accessibility – please be flexible.

http://www.kofc.org/DomesticChurch


General Programs continued

If you haven’t done so, submit your Council’s Service Program Personnel Report (Form #365), to Supreme soonest. All Chairmen and Director Positions should be filled. Councils will not receive programming information unless this form is submitted. Here are some programs to keep your finger on in the first few months of the Fraternal Year:

1. Soccer Challenge and Citizenship Essay Contest materials should be ordered now. 2. Plan and order materials now for the Order-Wide Church Drive in October. 3. Plan and host a 5th Sunday Rosary Program. 4. Plan a Family activity for the Knights of Columbus Family Week Celebration in August. 5. Plan and order materials for the Coats for Kids program.

** Remember, plan programs and membership activities through the lens of Building the Domestic Church!

Refer to the link I provided above for more information on BDC. With these or similar strong and visible activities during the first two months, assess and plan ahead, promote them in advance, invite parishioners to participate always and encourage men to join the Order during the activities. Then, schedule an Admissions Degree (1st Degree) in August. Special Alert: Prepare now for the Coats for Kids – Black Friday Distribution. We received hundreds of free coats last year. I will ask Councils to submit their proposals in the coming weeks, so get started now by assessing the need in your communities. I will forward you the format to use for your proposal. August Council Spotlight: Pasco Council 1620 for its support of the 2016 Summer Leader Meeting.

Be Men of Action in this Year of Mercy.

God Bless you and all that you do.

Fraternally,

Greg Mahoney General Program Director, WSC [email protected] or [email protected]




Membership Director Desk

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR KIM WASHBURN “Spread the Light”

Lt. Libra (Marcel Bergeron) says he hasn’t received but a hand full of Star Track Recruiter pin applications for July. To have a better chance at the Convention drawing, you must fill out your application as the proposer. Once our pins arrive in the coming days, he will be sending out pins, another brochure, congratulatory card and Form 100. Our featured planet this month is Planet Seattle 8437. They brought in 4 new members, mainly from GK Cliff Macaraeg, Cyril and I believe their father Oscar. They are at 80% of quota with 11 months to go. Two moons were in orbit around Seattle, Marysville 7863 (33% of quota) and Federal Way 7908 (21% of quota). Each brought in 3 new members. Two shooting stars appeared at dusk by the name of Jose Sanchez-Jimenez and Harold Balzert each bringing in 3 new members. For the month of July, our jurisdiction brought in 37 new members, one shy of the first payout from Supreme. Even though our quota was 78, it’s still not a bad showing for a summer month. We need a lot more new members so I can shave Eddie’s beard at the Summer Meeting next year. Graphics are still being hammered out, so stay tuned for future Bulletins. Please review the brochure incentives for the year. They are simple and straight forward, but will need refreshing from time to time. With all the suspensions/withdrawals taking place in July, we will need to work even harder to make up the difference. I hope all Councils are done purging their membership roster so we can get back to growing our Order.

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Parishes are scheduling their calendars now. Make sure you get a couple of membership drives scheduled so the calendar doesn’t fill up. NOW IS THE TIME. Remember, your District Deputy is there to help you. If he is not being helpful, or you’re not hearing from him, contact the District Deputy Director, Eugene Daly, or any State Officer and we will help. If you are wondering why our Membership Program changed from the Summer Meeting, go to the State Advocate’s report for more information. Let’s “Spread the Light”.

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Fraternally, Kim Washburn Washington State Jurisdiction State Advocate/Membership Director (360) 943-1992 [email protected]



New District Masters Announced

The Supreme Knight has appointed the following Sir Knights to serve as the new Masters for the Blanchet Province (effective September 1, 2016, – August 31, 2018): Idaho District - John Pettinger Oregon District - Bob Perin Eastern Washington District - Darrell Henn Western Washington District - Phil Clingan Please join me in congratulating the new Masters and extending our appreciations for outgoing Masters Paul Callahan, Michael Rooke, Tom Sokol, and Eugene Daly! Karl A, Hadley, VSM Blanchet Province

To Be A Patriot Award

Established in 1985, the “To Be A Patriot” Award annually recognizes the three best patriotic programs conducted by Fourth Degree Assemblies each fraternal year Entries are judged at the district, provincial, and international levels. One of the 2015-2016 “To Be A Patriot” Award winners was from Washington State:

The Karol Józef Wojtyła Assembly 3111, Colbert, Washington, won a 2015-2016 “To Be A Patriot” Award for its production of “Once Upon a Mattress.”

By putting on a full-scale production of the musical comedy Once Upon a Mattress, members of Karol Józef Wojtyła Assembly raised $11,000 to pay for 66 beds for 40 refurbished apartment units on a VA medical campus.

The all-male cast of Knights worked hard to memorize the lines and songs, but they were also active in the background, constructing the stage and providing the refreshments sold during intermission. Through their efforts and cooperation with Catholic Charities, they were able to give homeless veterans and their families hope for a

better future.

Community Chairman

Gentlemen, it is time to start off the new fraternal year. The Summer Leadership Meeting gave all of you some very interesting ideas and resources. The time to start planning is now. The better you plan, the better your events will be. The new website is there for all of the members to use. This new website has the contact information that your Council will need this year. Also, do not forget to check out the new Twitter and Facebook accounts. These will provide other ways to stay in touch with the Knights of Columbus. As the State Community Chairman, I am here to assist anyone who needs information or contacts for any of the community programs. Please do not hesitate to contact me either by phone or email. I am available to help you and your members obtain Star Council this year, as are all the State Officers and Chairman. Remember to integrate the featured programs from Supreme in planning the events your Council will be doing this year. By doing a featured program and completing all the minimum requirements, you will fulfill the goals set by Supreme. Vince Mansanarez State Community Chairman [email protected] 253.973.2842



Church Chairman

Treasures in Heaven “But God said to him, ‘You fool, this night your life will be demanded of you; and the things you have prepared, to whom will they belong?’ Thus will it be for all who store up treasure for themselves but are not rich in what matters to God.”

Luke 12:20-21

The final verses of the Gospel reading the fifth Sunday in July calls to mind the same teaching in Matthew, Chapter 6 where our Lord goes on to tell us to “store up treasures in heaven, where neither moth nor decay destroys, nor thieves break in and steal. For where your treasure is, there also will your heart be.” In some contexts, “treasure” can refer to the Eucharist, the Church’s greatest treasure. The Church’s treasury, however, refers to the “spiritual goods of the communion of saints (CCC 1476).”

1475 In the communion of saints, "a perennial link of charity exists between the faithful who have already reached their heavenly home, those who are expiating their sins in purgatory and those who are still pilgrims on earth. Between them there is, too, an abundant exchange of all good things." In this wonderful exchange, the holiness of one profits others, well beyond the harm that the sin of one could cause others. Thus recourse to the communion of saints lets the contrite sinner be more promptly and efficaciously purified of the punishments for sin. 1476 We also call these spiritual goods of the communion of saints the Church's treasury, which is "not the sum total of the material goods which have accumulated during the course of the centuries. On the contrary the 'treasury of the Church' is the infinite value, which can never be exhausted, which Christ's merits have before God. They were offered so that the whole of mankind could be set free from sin and attain communion with the Father. In Christ, the Redeemer himself, the satisfactions and merits of his Redemption exist and find their efficacy." 1477 "This treasury includes as well the prayers and good works of the Blessed Virgin Mary. They are truly immense, unfathomable, and even pristine in their value before God. In the treasury, too, are the prayers and good works of all the saints, all those who have followed in the footsteps of Christ the Lord and by his grace have made their lives holy and carried out the mission the Father entrusted to them. In this way they attained their own salvation and at the same time cooperated in saving their brothers in the unity of the Mystical Body." In this Year of Mercy, let’s combine works of mercy with storing up treasures in heaven. In a private revelation to St. Faustina, Our Lord said, “I am giving you three ways of exercising mercy toward your neighbor: the first - by deed, the second - by word, the third - by prayer” (Diary 742). We hope you were inspired by the Fifth Sunday Rosary to pray as a parish family and add to the Church’s treasury as you prayed for your neighbor. If you did, remember to submit the Fifth Sunday Rosary form to get credit for one of four activities needed for the Columbian award. If you didn’t, mark the other three opportunities on your calendar and plan ahead to build the Domestic Church.

Vivat Jesus!

Paul Robertson Church Chairman

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Youth Chairman

It was a pleasure meeting with you and providing you information at the summer leadership meeting. There was a lot of good information and exchanges shared throughout the sessions. Contact me if you have additional ideas or thoughts on the various youth programs. As mentioned at the meeting, the Soccer Challenge program will be coming up very quickly. The state finals are scheduled for Saturday October 15th in Auburn. Councils will want to start thinking about planning and holding their competitions. This is a trying time when it comes to finding a field and getting participants. Work with your school CYO coordinator and local soccer youth programs to find out when practices are held. Holding a Council event on a Saturday morning is difficult at best getting youth to participate. CYO and youth programs have games Saturday morning so youth participation will be very low. Think outside the box and use the practice times. Coaches will gladly help organize the event. I will be creating District level winner certificates and have them posted for your downloading. As presented at the summer leadership meeting, Coats for Kids, is one of Supreme's 8 featured programs this fraternal year. It is time to start planning your program. Who will benefit? How may coats should you order? What fund raising activity will be held to support the program? Remember to include the parish in your activity, this helps with the "Build the Domestic Church program" that the Supreme Knight is asking us to undertake. The Coats for Kids order form is available through member management, which your Financial Secretary has access to or by using this link - Coats for Kids order form

Starting in September, I would like to feature a youth program in this column each month. If you have an upcoming or annual program that you do, provide a summary and a high level outline how you prepare. Include the steps that you take to organize, publish and execute the event. This will help other Councils get an idea what it takes to organize and do an activity. Fraternally, Ken DeVos

Youth Chairman

Certificate of Insurance

There seems to be some confusion on how to compete the request for Insurance certificate. You do not need to request a certificate for your Council. Whoever is requesting a certificate, because you are holding a function at their site, is the one who needs the certificate. On the next page is a sample of a completed certificate. The line that says – Certificate Holder is the facility/

group/church that is requesting the certificate. Make sure their address is included. Also make sure you complete the date(s) line of the event and describe the event.

https://www.kofc.org/un/en/forms/council/coats_for_kids_p.pdf


Certificate of Insurance continued


General Agent Update

A Founding Notion: Protecting the Breadwinner’s Income

While jobs may be safer in 2016, accidents, injuries, and illnesses that can impact your ability to work still happen. Most, in fact, do not happen on the jobsite or place of employment. Did you know that a 2011 study revealed that more than 95 percent of the long-term disability claims on file were not work related?

The Knights have always sought to protect members’ families from the “loss” of a breadwinner. I’m sure you know all about Father McGivney’s vision for our insurance program. But you may not know that Father McGivney also wanted to find a way to help members who couldn’t work because of an illness. After all, the “loss” of the breadwinner does not have to mean that person’s death; it can also mean the loss of the breadwinner’s income.

Consider that loss for a moment. How would your family fare if a source of income suddenly stopped? Could a dual-income family manage on one income? What about young families with a working father and a mother who cares for the children? What if his income halted due to an accident or illness?

I’ve heard some people say they have coverage at work, but too many aren’t sure what this coverage entails, how much income it would provide or for how long. Having this protection counts for something, certainly, but it isn’t “yours”; it’s provided by the company for which you work at their discretion. It could be eliminated tomorrow.

That’s where a personally-owned disability income insurance product, like Income Armor, comes into play. It can offer valuable income replacement in the event of an injury or illness. If you have a job, you must know about this coverage.

Please contact your local General Agent's office and they will put you in contact with your agent today.

Council Chairman

Greetings Brother Knights! The month of August your District Deputies should be contacting you to set up a "Installation of Officers" for your Council or this can be a District wide event, too. This is a time when you would want to have an open meeting, invite your family & friends (parish family, too). One idea is to have a Pot Luck Dinner, then after the dinner gather all your newly elected officers, line them up (your DD will know the proper line up & procedures to follow). After all the new officers are sworn in, then their wives can put their Jewel of Office around their necks. It's a beautiful ceremony and should be meaningful to your new officers. Also this month is Venerable Michael McGivney's Birthday! Don't forget to also remember your brother Knights Birthday! Send them a Birthday Card. Have your other brothers sign the card, then present it to him or send it off in the mail! August is KofC Family Celebration Week! Do something with your fellow knights! Great time to get together with them to go see a baseball game! Have a Blessed month! Ed Miller Council Chairman


Culture of Life

It was nice meeting so many of you at the Summer Meeting. It's a real pleasure working with so many who share the Culture of Life. I ask that you try to find women health centers that are in need of an ultrasound machine. We can save many babies if we can get moms to look at an ultrasound picture of their baby. The organization 4US, whose sole purpose is to fund Ultrasound Machines for women's healthcare centers, is holding a huge fundraiser in August at Steilacoom Park in Lakewood WA.. It begins on Friday, Aug. 12 with a family friendly 5K Fun Run and continues on Saturday, Aug. 13. Saturday will feature what is advertised as "The World's Largest Squirt Gun Fight." This is a 100% Fun weekend and 100% of the monies raised go toward funding Ultrasound Machines. The cost of the run is $5.00 for Kids 6 to 13 and free for Kids 5 and under. The Squirt Gun Fight is free to those who purchase the Fun Run or other 4US events. This fundraiser deserves our support. Check it out at 4US.Org and come out and join the fun. If you can't come, go to their website and make a generous donation.

Ron DeGroot K of C State of Washington Culture of Life Chairman [email protected] (360) 704-8822


Family Chairman

Family of the Month Brothers, There is no better way to show appreciation to those that work so hard to make your Council successful than to select a family of the Month. As Knights of Columbus, we have always been interested in the development of strong, vibrant families. In support of this philosophy and to create an even greater awareness of our many fine Knights of Columbus families, the Supreme Council instituted the “Family of the Month” program. By participating in the Family of the Month program, your Council honors families who exemplify the values taught by our Church and Order. Base your Council’s recognition of a family on the following questions:

Does the family pray and attend Mass together?

Has the family made significant contributions to the Church, community and/or Council?

Does the family enjoy one another’s company?

Does the family communicate openly and honestly?

Does the family spend time together?

To participate in the Family of the Month program, choose a family to honor at the beginning of each month. Present a Family of the Month Certificate to the chosen member (Form #1843) at a general Council meeting. In addition, complete and submit the Family of the Month form (#1993A), found on kofc.org/forms, by the 15th of each month in order for your chosen family to be entered into a drawing to win a gift from the Supreme Knight. If I can be of any further assistance to your Council with this program feel free to Contact me!! Vivat Jesus! Tommy LaCour State Family Chairman [email protected] 206-380-0749

Ten Day Pilgrimage to the Holy Land

You are invited to join us on this 10-days Holy Land Catholic Tour that will expand your knowledge of the Bible and this sacred Land. The tour is inclusive (travel, hotels, etc.) and schedule for February 13-22, 2017. The take off is from Seattle and the cost of this subsidized tour is $3,098. It includes the Road to Emmaus, the place of Jesus Baptism, the dead sea, Jericho, Herodian-Mountain-Fortress, Canna, the birth places of Jesus and John the Baptist, the hills of the beatitudes, the Sea of Galilee, Jerusalem, and much more. For more information, contact Deacon Mikhail Alnajjar at 627-4680/e-mail: [email protected] for brochure and related information.


Tootsie Roll Update

columbuscharities.net Worthy Tootsie Rollers, As we look up at the calendar we see yet another month has passed us by. Are we still trying to decide about the Tootsie Roll Program? Well, time is passing you by! "BE MEN OF ACTION"..... Select that Tootsie Roll Chairman.....Secure your stores......Get to planning for your Tootsie Roll drive!! Get involved with this worthy program. Few programs show what the Knights are all about like the Tootsie Roll program. If you haven’t already, fill out the Council Chairman form, get your locations, and worry about the logistics later. Fred Meyer is our best partner, but QFC and Walmart are great, too, all you need to do is ask. Just do it!! Remember 80% of the net proceeds can be granted to organizations that deal with the disabled in your area. That is the beauty of the program, keeping funds local for visibility. Just go to the columbuscharities.net website. Everything is there under the Tootsie Roll image. For those Councils new at this, give it a try. You will not be disappointed even if the success is limited. For those that want small quantities of Tootsie Rolls I have some available. Just give me a call or send me an E-mail. When you see what your work does, you will be overwhelmed. The money collected over the last four years has helped countless individuals with disabilities, to help them have a better life. The next time you see a Special Olympian, care for the elderly or aid to anyone with disabilities, you can take comfort that you helped that person through the Tootsie Roll program. So "Be Men of Action".... Get Your Chairman forms in, stores secured and let’s go Tootsie Rolling!

If I can answer any questions or be of any further assistance please don't hesitate to contact me.

Tommy LaCour 22635 112th Ave SE Kent, WA 98031 206-380-0749 [email protected]


19th Annual Inland Northwest Catholic Men’s Retreat

Continuing the Journey, Helping Men Succeed in Today’s Secular World

OCTOBER 21-23, 2016 Camp N-Sid-Sen on the east shore of Lake Coeur d’ Alene

Dr. Tom Curran – 2016 Retreat Master

Dr. Curran is Executive Director of My Catholic Faith Ministries, a ministry dedicated to bringing the riches of the Catholic faith to life. A nationally recognized speaker, Dr. Curran averages over 150 presentations per year, reaching over 350,000 in 35 states and six countries. In addition to hosting a daily radio program which airs throughout the Northwest, Dr. Curran has authored three books. His radio show airs Monday through Friday from 8-9 a.m. on Sacred Heart Radio, 970 am on your local radio dial. His three books include: The Mass: Four Encounters with Jesus that will Change Your Life; Confessions: Five Sentences that will Heal Your Life; and his newest publication, Shepherd Me Lord: Daily Reflections for Your Lenten Journey. Dr. Curran received his PhD in systematic theology from the Catholic University of America in Washington, D.C., and a graduate degree in theology from the Gregorian University in Rome, and has an undergraduate degree in philosophy. Tom lives in Federal Way, Washington with his wife, Kari, and their nine children. Additional information regarding Dr. Tom Curran may be obtained from his website, www.mycatholicfaith.org.

This year’s 19th consecutive retreat, sponsored by the Inland Northwest Catholic Men’s Retreat Committee and the Knights of Columbus will provide:

Teaching Content – Five sessions led by Tom Curran focused on men’s spirituality

Spiritual Content – Adoration, three Masses, Confession, healing service, individual & group prayer, and music

Fellowship Content – Brothers in Christ from 30+ Parishes throughout Northwest

Counseling Content – Provided by one or more Priests in residence

Fabulous meals by Camp Chefs

Please register now to receive the “early bird” rate of $105 for the retreat, food, and lodging. To register complete a registration form found at www.stpiuscda.org. For further information on the retreat, please call Mike Anderson at 208-664-1498.

http://www.mycatholicfaith.org


Members and Family in need of Prayer July 2016

Archbishop J. Peter Sartain, Diocese of Seattle Sister Sharon Park, Exec Dir WA State Catholic Conference Council …………………………………….………... Seattle 676 Vic Grieco; Archbishop Sartain; Father Robert Egan; Jim Kessler; Amadeus Amador; Albert Freedman; Don Luby; Phil Philbrick; Paul Heneghan; Mac Henderson; Tom Joyce; Edgar Pitre; Pat D’Ambrosio; Tom Hoagland; Walter Brazelton; John Costello; Joe Robinson PGK PFN PDD; Bridget Dobson; Ann Heneghan, daughter of Paul; Archbishop Emeritus Brunett. Council …….. ………………………...………... Spokane 683 Dennis Bauch, Henry Crapo, Don Martin, Jack Stockton, Dan Taylor, Dick Daschbach, Doug Jones and Xavier Kasbar, Lori Emery, Manager - 683 Columbus Club, Rachel, wife, and John, parents of Grand Knight John Kupice; Mary Lacy, wife of PGK Tom Lacy (deceased); Janice Bauch, wife of Dennis Bauch; Mrs. Kostelecky, mother-in-law of PGK Greg Fong; Kadra Muto, wife of Stephen Muto; Kathy Budig, daughter of PGK Peter Budig; Ron Caferro, father-in-law of PGK Tom Albinson; Bob Fleming, Tom Fritz, George Stanton, Forrest Day, Ian Johnstone, Anthony Jackson, Bill Watson, Mark Mosely, Jennie Banes, Margaret Gump; Pam Comstock Council …….. ………………………...…….. Walla Walla 766 Gordon Cresci, Frank Sannar, Larry Meliah, Brent Caulk, Terry Teske, Carl Bossini, Joseph Yragui, Harry Olson Council …….. ………………………...……….. Bellingham 829 Jakie and Brother Dale Boudreau; LeeAnn and Dave Rasbach; Betty and Henry Therrien; Bill Maris; Matt Audet; Charles Textor of Ohio, nephew of Paul Textor; Peter Adams, son of Tim Adams; and Fr. Marion Nguyen. Council ……………………………..…..………….. Yakima 894 Kathy Hilbert; Jean Simard, mother in law of Keith Qunell; Sharon Wilson’s aunt; Frank Schneider; Loretta Cunningham; Josh Jones; Mark Bailey Council ……………..………...……………....…. Olympia 1643 Walt Dale; Ray DeTerra Family; Whitney Johnson; John Kramer; Sam Pellegrino; Carole Robbins; Ed Sauley; Jose Ybarra; Nancy Zyrkowski; Dennis Perez Council ……………..………...………………. Uniontown 1823 Janice Meyer, mother of Brad Meyer Council …………………...……………....…. Oak Harbor 3361 Alice Garcia, Ann Malin, Del Swatosh, Denise Henderson, Donna Meyers, Evelyn Broxson, Fr Raffy, Harold Lowe, Jack Newman Jr, Joanne Campbell, Joel Harmon, Kevin Butler & Family, Lee Newman, Leo & Marci Doyle, Leonardo Catabay, Maci Means, Mari Marumba, Maria Parungao, Maurice Lund, Onee Hedeen, Peggy Payne, Rena Paggao, Rey Parungao, Richard Rezabek, Sarah Blackburn, Shirley Cooper, Therese Ghilardi Vincent Polis General Agent East ……...…...… Clarkston 3455 Council ................................................................. Spokane 4196 Pansey Marro - mother of Brothers Anthony & Michael Marro; Phyllis Lamb - wife of Brother Roy Lamb; Sue Galles - wife of Brother Ed Galles; Brother Ken Jansen; Richard Diehl - father of Brother Jim Diehl; Jan Schulhauser - wife of Brother Tony Schulhauser; Harold Zeutschel, Jr - son of Brother Harold Zeutschel Sr; Brother John Klepinger; Brother Joe Cucinotta; Laura Martinez - wife of Brother/Deacon Chalo Martinez; Paisley Burger - Granddaughter of PGK Shelley Hays; Brother Orval Wood; Joe Oscar Marmolejo - father of Brother Oscar Marmolejo; Brother & Msgr Frank Bach Council .............................................................. Lakewood 4322 Bill & Sarah Jones, Ernie Sr. & Dorcus Oliver, Thomas Wiese, Wallace L. Jordan Sr, An So Farkas, Lori Hogan, Ralph Klein, Rick Holmes, Marge Warren, Elaine Kowalski, Aurora Villagracia, Barbara Jerue, Michael Beltran, Leo Pavone, Joshua Mamerto, Isabella Chavez

Members and Family in need of Prayer July 2016

Council ................................................................... Yakima 6097 Urban Beaudry Council ............................................................... Lynnwood 5816 Jo Bonin, wife of Marty Bonin; John Balch, Dan Thulin Council ................................................................... Bothell 6686 Jim Riddell, DD16 Council .............................................................. Marysville 7863 Tom LeMere, Ted Mikula, Tom Lester, Shirley Dockendorf, Gary Way, Don Francisco, Fred Chriscaden Council .................................................................. Issaquah 7907 Ron Smith, brother-in-law of Jim Nold Council .................................................................... Yakima 8297 Urban Beaudry of (Council 6097), Kathy Hilbert-foot, Bud Stillwaggon, Dolores LaCoursiere (infection), Sharon Wilson’s aunt-dementia. Frank Schneider, Loretta Cunningham-illness, Josh Jones-tumor, Fr. Richard House, Fr. Cesar of Holy Family Council .................................................................... Poulsbo 8297 Bill & Nancy Hepp, Brian Cross, Storm Smole, Cathy Musha, William Cockerhan, Ross & Sharon Smith, Wernke Family, Bill Gillingham, Lois Tomas, Tom & Rosie Bennett, Lee Metzger, Mary T. Bartlett, Ann Wahlfors Council ................................................. Camano-Stanwood 8476 Reinhold Schmidt, PGK Council .......................................................................Colbert 8872 Del Murray, George and Marie Benton, Ida and Jewell Smalley, mother and wife of PGK Art Smalley Council .................................................. Mountlake Terrace 9605 Adrian Calvillo-Reyes; Robert M Shay , Bob Dixon Linda Bergeron, wife of Marcel Bergeron…….. Kennewick 10653 John M Wallace PSD ………….…………...…. Lakewood 11762 Kevin Foster ……………………………….…….. Puyallup 11948 Council ................................................................... Belfair 12002 Jim Berry, John Burton (friend of D. Buhr), Kevin Connelly, Allan Elder, Harold & Helen Faust, Tony Forbes (brother-in-law of H. Tachell), Bob Giesert, Grace Hochhaus (wife of Don), Bob & Louise Houghtelling, Susan Montes-Lovio, Roger Nance, John Quigley, Howard & Brenda Riggleman, Fr. Chuck Schmitz, S.J. Council ................................................................. Tacoma 12483 Debbie Schueller, sister-in-law to Matt Schueller Council ................................................................. Spokane 12583 Tim Coyle, Vocations/Church State Chairman Council ................................................................ Edmonds 12591 Paul Bailey, Bill Brayer, Donna Bruce, wife of David Bruce, Joe Cadden, Marty Casey (bro.-in-law of Kevin Giblin), Patricia Collins, wife of Jim Collins, Bridget English (dau. of Dan Thulin), Frank and Barbara Fanger, Jim Hughes (bro. of Tom Hughes), Gil Martelino, John McAlerney, Tom McCarthy, Jer Minerich, Ethel Moons (wife of Tom Moons, PFS), Tom Moons, PFS, Frank Rocco, Jr., Frank Rocco, Sr. (father of Frank Rocco, Jr.), Alberto "Joe" Romero, Joseph Zampardo (son of August Zampardo, PGK [dec.]) Council ……...………………………… East Wenatchee 13186 Jerry Gutzwiler Council ……...…………………………….…… Newport 14268 Ray Springsteen, Al and Sharon Moeller, Mike Murray, Gary Brooks, Rowland Busskohl, Dave Floyd, Rose Kirby, Steve Roach, Mike Kardos, JoAnne Gosse, Jerry Tefft and Marty Karr Council ……...…………………………….…… Spokane 14394 Council ……...…………………………….…… St. Luke 14689 Cherie Hooks, Hill Williams, Sr, father of PGK Hill and FDD Tom Williams, Pat Boyle


> Prayer List In Memoriam < We join the survivors in remembering the following members who recently died. We offer our prayers for them and their

families. May their souls rest in peace. July 2016

Bruce B. Hughes, ……………………………… Uniontown 1823 Donald U Schultheis ………………………….. Uniontown 1823 Hector Doctor ………………………………... Oak Harbor 3361 John G. Souza ………………………………... Gig Harbor 9238

Family Members’ Deaths July 2016

Heidi Stone - Oak Harbor 3361 Mary Reedy, wife of Gael Reedy - Lynnwood 5816 Duane Bernard Acheson, father-in-law of Darrell Macke - Camano Stanwood 8476 Donna Rodewald, wife of DGK Gordon Rodewald III - Vancouver 15730

Eternal rest grant unto them, O Lord.

And let the perpetual light shine upon them.

And may the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in

peace. Amen.


Western Washington General Agent’s Office

General Agent: Jarrod Roth, FICF PO Box 1130

Port Orchard, WA 98366 Phone: (360) 475-0784

Email: [email protected]

Southwest Washington General Agent’s Office

General Agent: Gabe Kennedy 8625 SW Cascade Ave, Ste. #506

Beaverton, OR 97008 Phone: (503) 644-1952

Email [email protected]

Eastern Washington & Idaho General Agent’s Office

General Agent: Kevin Tuuri FICF, PGK, MDRT

1677 E. Miles Ave, Suite 101 Hayden Lake, ID 83835

Phone: 1-844-370-1856 (Office) Email: [email protected]

Knights of Columbus Agency Department (Western Washington State Councils)

Council Agent Council Agent

3598, 7528, 7908, 11780, 15136

Ron Scholz, FIC (253) 804-9147 Cell (253) 740-0408 4619 Kennedy Ave SE, Auburn, WA 98092 [email protected]

1379, 2260, 6706, 8297, 8455, 10532, 11789, 12002, 12251, 13395

Daniel O'Keefe, FA (360) 808-2052 70 Everett Rd, Port Angeles, WA 98363 daniel.o'[email protected]

676, 4385, 5177, 5816, 8136, 8311, 11085, 10664, 12175, 13606, 13834, 14689, 15721, 15838

Romy Ablao, FIC, PGK, PFN, FDD (206) 399-3515 19414 Aurora Ave N, #207, Shoreline, WA 98133 romari[email protected]

1629, 4322, 6806, 9637, 10652, 11736, 11948, 13364, 15462

Randy Chavis, FA (253) 312-9238 8920 179th St E, Puyallup, WA 98375 [email protected]

3645, 5495, 8079, 8150, 8437, 11253, 11642, 13374, 13462, 15538

Michael Stergios, FIC (206) 356-2098 Fax (253) 850-1080 PO Box 3460, Kent, WA 98989-0208 [email protected]

6686, 7642, 9434, 9605, 9664, 9910, 11906, 14046

Jimmy Yamauchi, FA (360) 348-6686 PO Box 14849, Mill Creek, WA 98082 [email protected]

763, 3611, 7863, 9617, 11357, 13422, 13560

Michael Schwab, FA (360) 391-9170 1211 Admirals Dr, Coupeville, WA 98239 [email protected]

809, 1550, 1643, 9238, 11762, 12483, 13238, 14162

Thomas L. Johnson, FIC (253) 857-5670 3317 156th St NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98332 [email protected]

ALL COUNCILS NOT LISTED

General Agent Jarrod Roth, FICF (360) 475-0784 PO Box 1130, Port Orchard, WA 98366-0036 [email protected]

829, 2126, 3361, 7356, 8015, 8476, 8672, 9941, 12420

Cecil A. Manzano, FA (360) 281-4028 4617 191st Street NE, Arlington, WA 98223-4788 [email protected]

Knights of Columbus Agency Department (Eastern Washington State Councils)

1363, 8201, 8872, 11134, 11611, 11623, 12560, 15304

David M. Bailey, PGK, FDD, FICF, Cell (509) 951-1492. [email protected]. *

2155, 4196, 8137, 8266, 8398, 9237, 9721, 10534, 12273, 13831, 14268, 14394, 15968

Greg Loberg (509) 993-1406 [email protected]

01401,01545,03044,03153, 04367, 13186, 13597, 15684

Caleb Ribellia [email protected] (509) 771-0037 (mobile)

3307, 8179, 10653, 11478 Michael Wise, FICF Cell (509) 308-5150, [email protected] *

ALL COUNCILS NOT LISTED

Please contact General Agent Kevin Tuuri for service (1-844-370-1856 )

00894. 01699, 02303, 06097, 07149, 08294, 08768

Jaysson Pfeifer Cell (509) 494-3115 [email protected]

Knights of Columbus Agency Department (SW Washington Councils)

ALL COUNCILS NOT LISTED Gabe Kennedy General Agent 12983 Young Tran, FICF Cell (503) 875-8715, [email protected]

1327, 2763, 7117, 11252, 12786, 12899, 15730

Jon Johnson, FA (971) 271-0671 [email protected]

2999, 4782, Sean Fitzgerald

(503) 476-6924

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Knights of Columbus Washington State Council Bulletin

Editor: Tom Williams. 22909 40th Place West Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043

(206) 617-0600 email: [email protected]

The Washington State Council Bulletin is published by the Washington State Council of the Knights of Columbus

State Deputy: Ed Parazoo

State Chaplain: Fr. Kenny St. Hilaire State Secretary: Robert Baemmert State Treasurer: Patrick Kelley

State Advocate: Kim Washburn State Warden: Greg Mahoney Immediate Past State Deputy: George Czerwonka

General Agent West: Jarrod K. Roth General Agent East: Kevin Tuuri General Agent Southwest: Gabe Kennedy

All information should be received by the Editor by the 25th of the month

to be published in the next issue.

Articles appearing herein may be used in the Council or Assembly bulletins or newsletters.

State Web Site: http://www.kofc-wa.org

If you are not receiving your Columbia Magazine, please contact your Council’s Financial Secretary. The issue may be that your address is

incorrect in our roster. The FS can contact the Membership Department with a correction and you will begin to receive the

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