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Saint Patrick Council #9993 November-December 2020 Saint Patrick Assembly #3049

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KNIGHTS’ KNEWSCharity - Unity - Fraternity - Patriotism

Grand Knight’s Message Ernie Rodriguez

Worthy Brother Knights,

Never in my wildest dream could I have imagined that this COVID virus would still be

upon us after 9 months.

Our lives still continue to change, we continue to be limited on our visits to friends, restaurants and our weekly activities. However, we hope to see the light at the end of the tunnel with the vaccine now available for distribution. I pray that this will somehow bring our lives back to some normalcy in the next few months.

As you read this message, Advent is over and we have welcomed Jesus. Reminiscing the last 9 months, we did not celebrate Easter, summer was not normal, Thanksgiving was without family and friends due to travel restrictions, and Christmas season was different. However, I cannot thank each and everyone of you Brother Knights for being the epitome of what a Knight is all about:

• We collected over 2700 lbs of food for our food pantry • We honored all of our departed Brothers with a Necrology Mass • We honored our Lady of Guadalupe by hosting the Silver Rose program • Celebrated our Founder Fr Michael McGivney’s beatification with a mass

the day he became Blessed • Helped a disabled veteran with her relocation efforts by removing over

5000 lbs of material • Supported the Diocese’s Rosary Rally • Recited the Rosary weekly before the Saturday Vigil Masses • Supported Respect Life by placing white crosses in the parish grounds to

show that many babies are still being aborted • Supported our Coats for Kids by distributing 60 coats to kids • Honor Guard honored our departed brothers who have entered eternal life

by attending their funerals • Assisted in the Thanksgiving and Christmas food baskets for 132 families • Assisted in the Christmas giving tree campaign

As we prepare for the upcoming year, we hope that the worse is over and that we can all start gathering once again at Mass, meetings and visiting with our family and friends. I wish all of you and your families a…

MERRY CHRISTMAS AND A HAPPY NEW YEAR! Vivat Jesus.

In This Issue Grand Knight Notes 1 Knight of the Month 2 Welcome New Knights 2 Membership Dues 2 Necrology Mass Photos 3 Heroic Men App 5 Rosary Reciters 5 Virtual Blood Drive 6 Coats for Kids Photos 7 Holiday Food Baskets Photos 7 Fr McGivney Beatification 8 Giving Tree Gifts Photos 9 Christmas Light Installation 10 Veteran Help Photos 11 Funnies 12 Our Lady Health of the Sick 13 Prayer During Pandemic 13 Spiritual Communion Prayer 13 Good of the Order 14 Parting Thought 14

Important Council Dates January 1/1/21 - New Years Day 1/2 - Marian Soup Kitchen 1/6 - Officers Meeting (In Person) 1/9 - Fr Frank Anniversary 1/13 - Business Meeting (Virtual) 1/20 - Assembly Meeting 1/27 - Business Meeting (Virtual)

All Month - Blood Drive

February 2/3 - Officers Meeting (In Person) 2/6 - Marian Soup Kitchen 2/10 - Officers Meeting (In Person) 2/17 - Assembly Meeting 2/24 - Business Meeting (Virtual)


Congratulations to Andy Ziny November Knight of the Month

For his dedicated service and contributions, Brother Andy Ziny is recognized as the Council 9993 November 2020 Knight of the Month.

Brother Andy has been a parish member since April 2006. He serves as a lector, EMHC, sacristan, acolyte, servant leader of sacristans and acolytes, coordinator of the Monday evening Bible study, coordinator of the Holiday Food Basket ministry, part of the Fostering Hope "Haven" ministry, member of the finance council, and sometimes carpenter for various parish and Council projects. He has built three tables for the altar, frame/stand for the Divine Mercy image, and kneelers. Brother Andy also built the plaque for the deceased brothers of our Council as well as the crosses that are placed on the parish property during 40 Days for Life.

Andy is a retired US Air Force service member, and currently works as a civilian for the Air Force at Peterson AFB. His job is transportation planning for homeland defense and assistance to civil authorities, which usually means providing assistance in the wake of natural disasters, such as the earthquake that devastated Haiti in 2010, the hurricanes that hit Texas, the US Virgin Islands and Puerto Rico in 2017, and hurricane Dorian which severely damaged some of the islands in the Bahamas earlier this month. Andy also volunteers at the Arts and Crafts center on the Air Force Academy and teaches introductory wood working classes.

Andy has been married to his wife Michele since 1985. They have two grown children; a daughter (Charlotte, age 32) lives in southern Virginia with her husband and works as an assistant professor of Nursing at Sentera College of Health. And son (Anton, age 31) lives in Alamogordo NM and works on F-16 aircraft at Hollomon AFB and volunteers as a fire fighter.

We are blessed for having Brother Andy in Council 9993. We thank him for his dedicated service in the military, church, community, and Council activities.


Ringing in the new year also means tha t membership dues are due. R e m e m b e r that the dues increased this year to $42. Due to COVID, and partly due to trying to get into the modern age, we are hoping to have a method to pay the dues online. Keep an eye out for future emails regarding this.

Congratulations to Noel Barber who completed his C h a r i t y , U n i t y a n d Fraternity exemplification o n D e c 1 7 , 2 0 2 0 . Welcome to our council

Brother Noel.

Also joining the Council as a transfer is Joe Zanini. Welcome Brother Joe!

When you see these brothers (and you should as they are quite active) please welcome them into the Council!

Joe Zanini

Noel Barber



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Rick Park holding the plaque as Father Joe and Deacon Dick offer the blessing.

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The plaque of Deceased Council 9993 Brothers

Honor Guard from Assembly 3049

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Jaime Santos and Ray Meadows escort Doug Anderson during the offering.

GK Ernie Rodriguez and wife Sidney bring the hosts to Father Joe. Escorted by Jaime Santos.

Honor Guard from L-R: Ray Meadows, Mark Allen, Duane Krones, Jaime Santos with Fr. Joe and Deacon Dick.

Honor Guard from L-R: Ron Krom, Duane Krones, Mark Allen, Rick Losey, Dan Rolenc, Ray Meadows, Fr. Joe, Jaime Santos and GK Ernie Rodriguez.



Saturday Vigil Rosary Reciters The world is in desperate need of the Light of Christ. One of the best ways we as Knights can spread the light is to pray. Specifically pray the Rosary. As Knights we are called to a strong devotion to the Rosary. Please help to share the Light of Christ by praying the Rosary before the Saturday Vigil Mass at 4:00pm. Two Bothers are needed to pray the Rosary each week. This will go on indefinitely at this time.

Please consider helping and Put Your Faith in Action! Please sign up here: https://bit.ly/VigilRosary

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CREATED BY CATHOLIC MEN, FOR CATHOLIC MEN. Catholic Men’s Leadership Alliance created Heroic Men for all Catholic Men — laity and clergy. On this state-of-the-art streaming platform, you’ll find films ranging from deep-dives into theology to light-hearted entertainment. No matter the genre, the films share a richness in Catholic values.

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As you may know, Council 9993 is partnering with Vitalant to host 2 blood drives throughout the year.

With all of the changes we have experienced during the pandemic, hosting a blood drive on-site is not

feasible for us. But, we are still committed to the mission of saving lives through blood donation, so we

are hosting a virtual blood drive. This is your invitation to take part in this innovative event to support

hospital patients in our community.

Participating in the virtual blood drive is easy. For us to track all of the donations at the virtual blood

drive, you need to follow these steps:

1. Sign up https://learn.vitalant.org/LP=148?drive_code=DEN00664&division=MOUNTAIN%26%region=DEN for the virtual blood drive to get your emailed invitation to schedule your appointment.

2. When your email arrives, click “Schedule Now” to book your appointment at any convenient

blood donation location using the same email address you used to sign up. This is important

because it helps Vitalant connect your donation to our organization’s virtual blood drive.

3. Prepare for your donation by eating a healthy meal and drinking plenty of water. Remember to

bring a photo ID with you.

4. Give blood, transform lives!

Thanks for supporting patients by donating blood during our virtual blood drive. Because of donors like

you, life doesn’t stop.

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Rick Park, Tom Barnitz and Ray Meadows (better side) sorting coats for the drive up distribution.

Rick Park, Tom Barnitz and Ray Meadows, sorting coats for the drive up distribution.

Ray Meadows getting ready to hand out coats during the Coats for Kids Drive during the holiday food basket deliveries. sorting coats for the drive up distribution.

Volunteers ready to help distribute holiday food baskets.



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Honor Guard L-R: Jaime Santos, Mark Allen, Duane Krones, Ted Morgan, Rick Losey, Ray Meadows, Dan Rolenc and Father Frank.



Above: Sorted Christmas Giving Tree Gifts; Below: Loading them up to take the Christmas Giving Tree gifts to Wasson High School.



Dennis Owens in the shadows.

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Glenn, Steve Baker and Walt McBain

Helping the parish decorate with Christmas lights!


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On the roof: Mike Royal (Retired Executive Director from Family Promise non-profit) and Bob Bentzen volunteer from Family Promise

Al Pfeifer and Ron Krom

Steve Baker and Ron Krom Ron Krom Al Pfeifer

LNNB Helping a disabled veteran removing a lean-to, some spare wood and debris from h e r l o t b e f o r e relocating. Close to 5000lbs of debris were removed.



G o d h a s m a d e l aughte r fo r me ; everyone who hears will laugh with me. Genesis 21:6



Pope Francis’ prayer to Our Lady, Health of the Sick O Mary, you shine continuously on our journey as a sign of salvation and hope.

We entrust ourselves to you, Health of the Sick. At the foot of the Cross you participated in Jesus’ pain with steadfast faith.

You, Salvation of the Roman People, know what we need. We are certain that you will provide, so that as you did at Cana of Galilee,

joy and feasting might return after this moment of trial.

Help us, Mother of Divine Love, to conform ourselves to the Father’s will and to do what Jesus tells us:

He who took our sufferings upon Himself, and bore our sorrows to bring us through the Cross to the joy of the Resurrection. Amen.

We seek refuge under your protection, O Holy Mother of God. Do not despise our pleas – we who are put to the test – and deliver us from every danger,

O glorious and blessed Virgin.

Prayer During Coronavirus Pandemic O clement, O loving, O sweet Mother Mary,

We, your children of every nation, Turn to you in this pandemic.

Our troubles are numerous; our fears are great. Grant that we might deposit them at your feet,

Take refuge in your Immaculate Heart, And obtain peace, healing, rescue,

And timely help in all our needs. You are our Mother.

Pray for us to your Son. Amen.

Prayer of Spiritual Communion My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the most Blessed Sacrament. I love You above all things and I

desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot now receive You sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if You were already there, and unite myself wholly to You. Never permit

me to be separated from You. Amen

Pray this when you are unable to attend Mass to unite yourself to God and the Mass.



Remember In Your Prayers Prayer Warrior Brothers and Sisters, please remember to keep the following in your prayers:

🙏 Doug Anderson 🙏 Andrew Barnitz 🙏 Elise Bartek 🙏 Bennett Family 🙏 Gary Beres

🙏 David Blake 🙏 Cole Colter 🙏 Kaitlyn Couture 🙏 Jim Davis 🙏 Wallace Drew 🙏 Justin Eggenberger

🙏 Alfred Elio 🙏 Al Fick 🙏 Judy Garrabant 🙏 Agnes Marie Harris 🙏 Jim Hopkins 🙏 Sr. Geraldine Krom

🙏 Jason & Katie 🙏 Cleta Jasper 🙏 Jeff Johnsen 🙏 Jim 🙏 Philip Keeney🙏 Mary Ann Lamecker 🙏 Jenna Lopez

🙏 Rick Losey 🙏 Tony Mediavilla 🙏 Leonor Misner 🙏 Moly Mulcahey 🙏 Shirley & Les Munhollon 🙏 Gary Nixon

🙏 Daniel Patalano 🙏 Casandra Patalano 🙏 Myron Patterson 🙏 Frank Peck 🙏 Nate Power🙏 Mary Rowland

🙏 Bob Schmidt 🙏 Leo Ruth Schwartzenberger 🙏 Ed Servil 🙏 Eric Siverts 🙏 Don and Joyce Smith

🙏 Steve “Smitty” Smith 🙏 Tom Stevens 🙏 Tom Tucker 🙏 Paul & Kay Turner 🙏 Meredith Ware

The Good of the Order was refreshed to ensure prayers are going to those truly in need. If you would like to keep a name on the list or add a new name to the list, please contact either WGK Ernie Rodriguez at [email protected] or WDGK Smitty at [email protected]. Thank you for your understanding and support. This refresh will be done annually.

“Mary, who is the Virgin Most Pure, is also the Refuge of Sinners. She knows what sin is, not by the experience of its

fall, not by tasting its bitter regrets, but by seeing what it did to her Divine Son.” -Venerable Fulton Sheen

Knights’ Knews is published monthly by St. Patrick Knights of Columbus Council 9993 in Colorado Springs, CO. Corrections or submissions should be sent to the editor.

If you have news, photos, or calendar items of interest to the Council, Ladies’ Auxiliary, or Assembly 3049, please submit them by the deadline (in electronic format).

Address all correspondence to: K of C Council 9993, 6455 Brook Park Drive, Colorado Springs, CO 80918.

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Editor: DGK Steve “Smitty” Smith ([email protected]); Co-Editor: SK Ron Krom ([email protected])

Address, email, or phone number changes or corrections, send to Paul Miller Jr. ([email protected])

Article Deadlines: 4th Wednesday of the Month

Council Meetings are at the McGivney Room at 6:30 PM:

1st Wednesdays - Officers and interested members 2nd Wednesdays - Business Meeting - All members 4th Wednesday - Social Meeting with Ladies’ Auxiliary

Assembly 3049 Meetings are at the McGivney Room at 7:00 PM on the 3rd Wednesday of each month.

St. Patrick Council 9993 2020-2021 Officers Grand Knight: Ernie Rodriguez, Chaplain: Fr. Frank Quezada, Deputy Grand Knight: Steve Smith Chancellor: Joseph Chiacchieri,

Recorder: Mark Allen, Financial Secretary: Paul Miller Jr., Treasurer: Steve Reed, Advocate: Greg Schymanski, Warden: Frank Peck, Inside Guard: Craig Seiler, Outside Guard: Richard Park, Trustee 1 Yr: Ray Walsh, Trustee 2 Yr: Jaime Santos, Trustee 3 Yr: Ray Meadows

Lecturer: Mark Elio

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