OFFICERS - DIRECTORS – CHAIRMEN __ GRAND KNIGHT Tim Kenny - 239-810-1140 CHAPLAIN Rev. Fr. Ricky Varner – 239-283-9501 DEPUTY GRAND KNIGHT Bob Snyder – 239-772-1577 CHANCELLOR Wayne Langer –239-297-9647 RECORDER Michael Sushil – 239-458-2249 FINANCIAL SECRETARY David Zenk – 239-673-3432 TREASURER Kevin Lynch – 239-410-2134 ADVOCATE Jerry Hart – 239-673-6859 WARDEN Walter Eliuk – 239-574-5511 LECTURER Pete DiPaolo 239-313-9346 GUARDS Bill Crowder – 239-223-4317 Joe Vella – 239-283-4382 Patrice Broderick – 239-542-2909 TRUSTEES 1 YR PGK Bob Hofer -239-282-2012 2 YR PGK Tony Costa – 239-560-9966 3 YR PGK Chris Barger – 239-255-1544 PROGRAM DIRECTOR Bill Collins – 239-699-4161 FAITH DIRECTOR Michael Vasquez – 703-981-4822

LIFE DIRECTOR Derek De Lorenzo- 239-458-0834 FAMILY DIRECTOR

Steve Shaw – 815-631-4437 COMMUNITY DIRECTOR Doug Orr - 239-458-5008 MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR / RETENTION CHAIRMAN Vacant ADMISSIONS CHAIRMAN OPEN RECRUITMENT CHAIRMAN OPEN VOCATIONS CHAIRMAN Steve Shaw-815-631-4437 INSURANCE PROMOTIONS OPEN HEALTH Open PUBLIC RELATIONS Jack Pounds 239-283-3111 4TH DEGREE LIAISON PGN Anthony Catapano –239-540-2360

Knights of Columbus St. Katharine Drexel Council 11177 1922 SW 20th Ave Cape Coral, FL 33991-3569

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NEWSLETTER EDITOR

Nicholas Weaver 3526 SW14th Place Cape Coral, Florida 33914 E-Mail: nwkofcnwsltr@outlook.com Cell Phone: 812-340-7145

Volume 27 March 2020 Issue 3

Knights of Columbus St. Katharine Drexel Council 11177

THE HERALD

Grand Knight’s Message

Greetings Brother Knights,

As always, it’s a pleasure to serve as your Grand Knight.

Brother Bill Collins has informed me that opportunities still exist to fill some Program Director or Chairman positions. For more information contact Brother Bill at (239) 699-4161. Take this opportunity to get involved and make a difference! We are always looking for Knights to man the counter at Church, just 15 minutes before and after Mass is all that’s needed. Thanks to all for volunteering for this duty.

To all the Knights, and their Ladies, who participated in the Feed My Starving Children Mobile Pack SKD event (17-18 Feb) – a job well done! Special thanks to all our Brothers who came out to the Art Show and Sale (22-23 Feb) to work it or attend it; it was a huge success! We hosted 16 local artists and when all was said and done netted a profit of $715.63! Thank you to Brother Steve and Sharon Shaw for organizing it! Additionally, thank you to all the Brothers who showed up to support it, either buy working at or buying at it! Those present were: Bob Snyder, Bill Crowder, Robert Hofer, Chris Barger, Nicholas Weaver, Dave Zenk, Kevin Lynch, Jack Pounds, Richard Wise, Joe Vella, Mike Sushil, John Bicking, Joe Riley, Ernie Sierocinski, Jerry Hart, Jim Drost, Leo Lenn, Brian Trinkle, Bob Holecek, Father “Ricky” Varner, and myself. Additionally, thank you to the Ladies from the Auxiliary who came out to support it either by working at it or buying at it: Cathy Pounds, Karen Snyder, Pat Crowder, Alice Hofer, Cathy Barger, Anna Vella, Mia Sushil, Robyn Eliuk, Peggy Sierocinski, Patty Wise, and Maggie Drost. Again, sure hope I didn’t miss anyone, it’s important to place your name on the sign in sheet! The Iwo Jima Ceremony (23 Feb), we could not have asked for a nicer day, the weather was perfect! I mention this as a number of our Brothers are Marines and the 4th Degree Honor Guard was present to honor the survivors from the Battle of Iwo Jima. We had three with us this day; Cpl. Harold “Pappy” Wagner, Michael Gibeau, and Edward C. Anderson. God Bless them for their service and sacrifices! About 200 people were in attendance for the ceremony to include our Cape Coral Mayor, Joe Coviello, who read a proclamation making Feb 23rd the 75th Anniversary Memorial of the Battle of Iwo Jima celebrated here in Cape Coral, FL. Letters were also read from Governor DeSantis, U.S. Senator Scott, and State Senator Benacquisto was represented by her Legislative Assistant, Josh Goergen. Additional officials attending were City Council Member Jessica Cosden, Cape Coral Police and Fire Chiefs, Lt. Angelo Vaughn representing the Lee County Sheriff’s Office, Sean and Debi Lux representing the Collier/Lee County Honor Flight, and Col George Miserendino

representing the Collier County Marine Corps League. Presenting Honors at the ceremony were the VFW 8463 Honor Guard with Rifles, the Cape Coral Police Honor Guard, the Lee County Sheriff’s Department Honor Guard, Lt. Vaughn and the Lee County Sheriff’s VOICE Unit, and the Knights of Columbus Color Guard (to include Brothers Tom Rizzo, Jack Marandino, Anthony Catapano, Bob Guillery, John Paddock, and Don Lapham). As always, Guns and Hose Pipes and Drums was present to provide ceremonial music and patriotic songs were sung by Don and Emily Sansone and Anina Dall. Our guest speaker was Mr. Michael Geml who was responsible for rescuing the monument from total devastation many years ago. Mike’s an honorary Marine and gave a detailed accounting of the Battle of Iwo Jima to include the Flag Raisings and the erection of the National Marine Corps War Memorial (Iwo Jima Monument) in Arlington, VA. Though the official ceremony went from 11:00-12:00, it was bracketed from 10:00-2:00 by music apropos to the times. BBQ was also available from Dave’s Bangin’ BBQ! As we say in the Marine Corps, “A good time was had by all!” Video News coverage can be found at the following sites if the hyperlinks don’t work just copy and paste the address into your browser): Hundreds gather in Cape Coral to honor veterans who fought in Battle of Iwo Jima - https://www.nbc-2.com/story/41773588/hundreds-gather-in-cape-coral-to-honor-veterans-who-fought-in-battle-of-iwo-jima 75 years ago today, US Marines raised the American Flag over Iwo Jima - https://www.winknews.com/2020/02/23/75-years-ago-today-us-marines-raised-the-american-flag-over-iwo-jima/ Our next big Knight’s event is our St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Dance (14 Mar), our Easter Egg Hunt (11 April), and our Golf Tournament (2 May). We desperately need Brother Knights to volunteer to Chair activities and/or just help out – we just can’t do it all without you, but we can do just about anything with you – let’s keep the Knights out front Leading the Way!!! REMEMBER, our Officer’s meeting (6:30 PM) now precedes our General meeting (7:30 PM) thus cutting a meeting out of our monthly schedule. If you’ve read this and might be thinking you’ve missed out on some good Brotherhood times, you’re right! Get involved, be the change you’re looking for!

Vivat Jesus! Grand Knight Tim Kenny tfkenny@aol.com 239-810-1140

Finally, as always, your Brothers want to know if you need our prayers or other assistance. So please let me know should that be the case. Please join us for the Rosary in the Parish Hall at 6:55

PM before each Business Meeting.

Attendance Drawing Mr. David Barney Won the January Award of $ 30.00 and was NOT present. $ 35.00 is available for to win if you are present at the next Business meeting on March 2nd at 7:30 PM in Parish Hall. Rosary @ 6:55PM in the Chapel.

Fifty / Fifty Drawing 50/50 Drawing this Month. Mr. Nicholas Weaver won $34.00.

Baby Bottle Contributions $ 43.00 was collected for The Culture of Life. Thank you for your Generosity!

The council will once again man the information desk at the church. We will present information and forms for the church. We will be able to sell tickets to our events if we have two or more brothers at the desk. One brother will aid the parishioners and another brother will step aside from the desk and sell tickets. The 10:30 AM masses are well covered. I need brothers to cover 8:30 AM and 12:30 PM masses. Coverage starts before and after masses. Please contact PGK Jerry Hart 239-673-6859 for this excellent opportunity. Thanks, in advance Jerry Hart

3-01 Robert Greenway 3-03 Marilyn Catapano (wife of Anthony) 3-06 Jeannie Pitney (wife of Eugene) 3-07 Thomas Gardner 3-09 Robert Holecek 3-12 George Colom, Jr. 3-13 Andy Medar, Jr. 3-13 Fred Sakowski 3-14 Peter Nicholsen 3-16 Jeffery Le Clair 3-18 Janet Santiago (wife of Richard) 3-18 Michael Cignarella 3-21 Michelle Pescatrice (wife of Joe) 3-20 Dennis Bilicic 3-23 Craig Simone 3-23 Tim Kenny 3-26 Sandra Broderick (wife of Patrick) 3-28 Richard Jacques 3-30 Jeff Wilkin Note: If you do not see you’re Birthday / Anniversary please contact the News Letter Editor Nicholas Weaver at nwkofcnwsltr@outlook.com

3-20 Gene & Jeannie Pitney 3-22 Bob & Kip Plazewski

For the Good of the Order Dick Sayers, prayers for healing. Dell Johnson, prayers for healing. Sal Recca, prayers for healing! Ellen & Jack Capicchioni, prayers for healing! Ellie Kosnac, wife of David Zenk, prayers for healing! Russ Summerton, prayers for healing! Rich & Colleen Spiro, prayers for healing! Carl Albero, prayers for healing! Nick LaCourte, prayers needed! Judy Bicking (wife of John), prayers for healing! Wayne Langer, prayers for healing! Monsignor Terri Lowry, prayers for healing! Joe & Ann Vella, prayers for healing! Bob & Marilyn Guillery, prayers for healing! Ginny Hinspeter, wife of Gene, prayers for healing! Peggy Sierocinski, wife of Ernie, prayers for healing! Marilyn & Anthony Catapano prayers for healing! Jeffery, John Bicking’s son, prayers for healing! Stephanie Sutton, wife of Kevin, prayers for healing!

Nicholas & Debbie Weaver’s daughter-in-law prayers for healing. Debbie Weaver, prayers for healing! Prayers for John Meyer! Tom Cushin, prayers for healing! Joe Riley, prayers for healing! Ronnie Cecil’s Mother, prayers for healing! Prayers for Bob Plazewski and his Family! Don Proto, prayers for healing! Jeff Wilkin, prayers for healing! Greg Barbato, prayers for healing! Kathy Pounds, wife of PGN Jack, prayers for healing! Steve Shaw and Family prayers! Andy Medar, prayers for healing! Paul and Barbara, Bill Collins’s Father& Mother, prayers for healing! Walter Eliuk, prayers for healing! Pray for the Repose of the soul of Rick Magner and Pray for his Family! Ed Johnson, prayers for healing! Chris Barger PGN, prayers for healing! Bob & Nancy Gent, prayers for healing! All Deceased member of K of C Council 11177

For any updates…Please call or e-mail the Editor: 812-340-7145 / nwkofcnwsltr@outlook.com Brother Knights, please keep our brothers and sisters in Christ in your daily prayers. Also keep in your prayers all our brothers and sisters in Christ who are in need of His mercy. Also pray for our men and women who are 1st Responders, Care Givers and in the armed services who are serving to keep us in this country free, safe and secure.

Calendar & Info Corner 2020 March 1st St. K D Feast Day

Celebration St. K D Feast Day

Celebration Food Preparation Contact Bill Collins

for Volunteer Opportunities

239-699-4161

March 2nd Officer’s Meeting

New Date & Time

Parish Hall 6:30 PM

All Brother Knights Welcome

March 2nd Business Meeting Parish Hall 7:30 PM

6:55 PM Rosary in the Chapel

All Brother Knights Welcome

March 14th K of C St Patrick’s Day Dinner Dance

Parish Hall Seating 6 PM

Contact Tim Kenny 239-810-1140 or Bob Snyder 239-772-1577 for Volunteer Opportunities

April 11th SKD Easter Egg Hunt

Parish Hall Details to Follow All Brother Knights and Families

Welcome

Just a quick note about your personal information. Please be sure to notify David Zenk when your street address, e-mail address or telephone numbers change or are deleted. David can be reached at Phone: 239-673-3432 E-Mail: david.zenk@yahoo.com The following is a link to the Opening Ode for our monthly Business Meetings. We are going to follow procedures of the meeting and singing this Ode at the opening. Please visit the You Tube site to learn the song so that we can be in tune together. https://youtu.be/uXo7OEx9Rdg

Awards and Acknowledgments

Father Lawton Lang’s Last Weekday Mass

at St Katharine Drexel

Thank you Father Lawton for your Dedicated time with Us!

Color Guard and Military Honors at Brother Rick Magner’s Funeral Mass

Honor

Flying the Colors Our Future is in Good Hands

Saint Katherine Drexel First Annual Art Show

Art and Wine

Volunteer Opportunities

Open positions…if you have the time, desire & talent we can use the following: Health Chairman, Insurance Promotions Chairman and Membership Director. Please

contact Bill Collins at 239-699-4161 for more information.

St. Patrick’s Day Dinner Dance on March 14th…to Volunteer please contact Tim

Kenney 239-810-1140 or Bob Snyder-239-772-1577

The Domestic Church Initiative that we are operating under is requiring more and more time and talent for K of C church related projects. Consider volunteering for just one project a year to either lead and/ or assist in the organization, planning and participation in these assignments. Thank you to all that participate. Examples of easy things that a Knight can do:

Helping prepare and serve at one of our parish events—such as the 5th Sunday of the month Pancake Breakfast. Parrish Lenten Fish Fry’s and SKD Feast Day Celebration.

Participating in the annual Walk for Life Helping out with our efforts to support a Seminarian Helping out with our partnership with the Parish Youth Program. Helping out with one of our programs for families: Easter egg hunt. Making one or more visits to Brothers who are shut in.

The National Cremation Society host Complimentary Luncheons / Dinners and Informational Seminars on the Benefits of Pre-Planning your Cremation. We’ll discuss ---Affordable Options and Savings ---Veterans Benefits ---Worldwide Away from Home Protection, even if you move ---Financing Available ---All Inclusive No Extra Charges

For Every Signed Contract the National Cremation Society will contribute a generous donation to the Knights of Columbus. Special discounts will be offered. (If you cannot attend we will arrange a private meeting at your home or where it is more convenient for you). Please call Peter DiPaolo. (239) 313-9346 for restaurant locations and times. Leave your Wallets at Home

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBIS ST. KATHARINE DREXEL COUNCIL 11177

TREASURER REPORT FOR JANUARY 2019

JANUARY 1ST OPENDING BALANCE $12,893.50

3 DEPOSITS7-Jan ` $784.00

15-Jan 270.00$ 29-Jan 80.00$

1-Jan Checkboook adjustment 50.00$

ELEC SQUARE (ART SHOW) 19.39$ TOTAL $1,203.39

21 CHECKS ISSUED 2,418.18$

28-Jan SQUARE (ART SHOW) 0.01$

TOTAL CHECKS $2,418.19

CHECK BOOK BALANCE $11,678.70

GOLF 2,698.00$ SCHLORSHIP 600.00$ COUNCIL $8,380.70

Vanguard BalanceBeginning Balance 01/01/2020 $18,825.83Disbursements $0.00Deposits $0.00

Gain (Loss) ($289.55)Ending Balance 01/31/2020 $18,536.28

RESPECTFULLY SUBMITTEDFULLY SUBMITTED, KEVIN LYNCH - TREASURER

I believe in God, and I believe that any man’s finest hour – his greatest fulfillment to all he holds dear – is that moment when he has to work his heart out in a good cause and he’s exhausted on the field of battle – victorious. Vincent Lombardi Publication errors: None Reported Nicholas Weaver