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Grand Knight’s Message WGK Jerry Wood

My Dear Brothers, The time is upon

us. In less than

two weeks’ time

the first Mass in

the brand new St. Bernadette

Church building will be

celebrated . As I write this, the

final touches are being added to

the inside and outside of the

building. Fr. Pete indicated that

he would receive the keys to the

new building around the last

week of July, and that week is

now! As you might discern from

these words, I am very excited. I

hope all of you share that

excitement.

The challenge is before us,

Brothers: become involved with

your Council. Some of you

younger Knights have time-

consuming jobs, young families

to care for, and you were

probably concerned with how

you were going to be able to

participate in the Council when

you first joined. I know that I

was—and my children are grown

adults living on opposite sides of

the country with their own

responsibilities. I didn’t want to

become simply a name on a list, whom no one knew.

Participating in the Council doesn’t really require huge

amounts of time. I am including once again—pardon the

repetition—a very simple and really not very demanding

schedule that will help you to become active. You could even

modify the time. Choose those activities, which hold the

most interest for you. The fact remains that we need you.

Just 24 hours can change your life: 8 hours a year working

with your council on charitable projects for your Church or

community; 4 hours a year enjoying a council social function

such as Oktoberfest, the Italian Dinner, a Pancake Breakfast,

etc. with your entire family (all of our events are family

friendly); 4 hours a year attending council meetings to help

plan future activities; 6 hours a year (half hour a month)

reading the Knights’ magazine, Columbia, and visiting the

Knights’ website www.kofc.org--as well as our own:

www.kofc12164.org; 1 hour a year meeting with your Knights

of Columbus insurance agent for a free analysis of your

family’s insurance needs and to learn about our exclusive,

top-rated programs available

only to members and their

families; 1 hour attending Mass

together with your council.

Come, share the activity.

Vivat Jesus!

Jerry Wood

Worthy Grand Knight

You can buy this product at any Knights‘

event. Pick up a bag at the next Pancake

Breakfast.

St. Bernadette

Council 12164

480-905-0221

Scottsdale, AZ

Inside this issue:

Grand Knights’ Report 1

Knight of the Month 2

Family of the Month 2

Birthdays 2

Saint of the Month 3

Insurance Adviser 4

Pictures of Recent

Events 5

Coming Events 7

Food for the Poor 8

Calendars 9

Contact Numbers 10

Good of the Order

Prayer List 10

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As many of you already know, Gary Vyctial will be leaving the Parish Staff as of next Friday, June 29th. Gary has been a strong presence in our Council as well as the Parish. He has been a leader in the Council and

has stepped up to chair many of our fund-raising events. He has done an outstanding job of organizing the special Veterans’ Mass for the past several years. Additionally, Gary has been supporting the Parish as a volunteer and/or a staff member for almost ten years. He has been a great blessing to our entire Parish and to the staff. Gary and his wife Mike will be moving to Colorado to be with their son and his children. Please join us in thanking him for his service and wishing him and his family well as he begins the next chapter of his life. He will be sorely missed by all of us.

August 2016

Gene Arvizu

Christopher Butcher

Dale Lewis

Louis Matthews

Terrance Miller

Ken Minniti

Nikolas Nikas

Charles Polizzi

George Shatto

Dominic Svorinic

Brian Weber

Jerry Wood

Jerry Price (in action at the Ice Cream Social)

Knight of the Month

July 2016

Bill, Tammy, and Katie Polcyn

Family of the Month

July 2016

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Saint of the Month

St. Stephan of Hungary St. Stephen the Great (977-1038), was the son of the Magyar

chieftain Geza, Stephen succeeded him as leader in 997.

Already raised a Christian, in 996 he wed the daughter of

Duke Henry II of Bavaria and devoted much of his reign to the

promotion of the Christian faith. He gave his patronage to

Church leaders, helped build churches, and was a proponent

of the rights of the Holy See. Stephen also crushed

the pagan counter reaction to Christianity, forcibly converting

the so-called Black Hungarians after their failed rebellion. In

recognition of his efforts, Stephen was anointed king

of Hungary in 1000, receiving the cross and crown from Pope

Sylvester II. The remainder of his reign was taken up with the

consolidation of the Christian hold on the region. His crown

and regalia became beloved symbols of the Hungarian nation,

and Stephen was venerated as the ideal Christian king.

Canonized in 1083 by Pope St. Gregory VII, he became the

patron saint of Hungary.

Stephen I, also known as King Saint

Stephen (Hungarian: Szent István király; Latin: Sanctus

Stephanus; Slovak: Štefan I. or Štefan Veľký; c. 975 – 15

August 1038 AD), was the last Grand Prince of the

Hungarians between 997 and 1000 or 1001, and the first King

of Hungary from 1000 or 1001 until his death in 1038. The

year of his birth is uncertain, but many details of his life

suggest that he was born in or after 975 in Esztergom. At his

birth, he was given the pagan name Vajk. The date of his

baptism is unknown. He was the only son of Grand

Prince Géza and his wife, Sarolt, who was descended from

the prominent family of the gyulas. Although both of his

parents were baptized, Stephen was the first member of his

family to become a devout Christian. He married Gisela of

Bavaria, a scion of the imperial Ottonian dynasty.

After succeeding his father in 997, Stephen had to fight for

the throne against his relative, Koppány, who was supported

by large numbers of pagan

warriors. He defeated Koppány

mainly with the assistance of

foreign knights,

including Vecelin, Hont and

Pázmány, but also with help from

native lords. He was crowned on

25 December 1000 or 1 January

1001 with a crown sent

by Pope Sylvester II. In a series of wars against semi-

independent tribes and chieftains—including the Black

Hungarians and his uncle, Gyula the Younger—he unified

the Carpathian Basin. He protected the independence of his

kingdom by forcing the invading troops of Conrad II, Holy

Roman Emperor, to withdraw from Hungary in 1030.

Stephen established at least one archbishopric, six bishoprics

and three Benedictine monasteries; thus the Church in

Hungary developed independently of the archbishops of

the Holy Roman Empire. He encouraged the spread of

Christianity with severe punishments for ignoring Christian

customs. His system of local administration was based

on counties organized around fortresses and administered

by royal officials. Hungary, which enjoyed a lasting period of

peace during his reign, became a preferred route for

pilgrims and merchants traveling between Western

Europe and the Holy Land or Constantinople.

He survived all of his children. He died on 15 August 1038 and

was buried in his new basilica, built in Székesfehérvár and

dedicated to the Holy Virgin. His death caused civil wars

which lasted for decades. He was canonized by Pope Gregory

VII, together with his son, Emeric, and Bishop Gerard of

Csanád, in 1083. Stephen is a popular saint in Hungary and

the neighboring territories. In Hungary, his feast day

(celebrated on 20 August) is also a public

holiday commemorating the foundation of the state.

St. Stephan, Ora pro nobis!

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Mr. Wes Casaus, PGK, PFN FDD Field Agent (623) 640-0436 Wes.Casaus@kofc.org My Field Agent Site Member of KofC since 2005

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.

God Bless, "Watch therefore, for you know neither the day

nor the hour." Matthew 25:13

St. Bernadette ushers respond quickly to emergency

Last Saturday (June25, 2016) we had an issue at Mass. An elderly gentleman was having trouble breathing, and his wife was trying to get him out of the church. Tom Munks and Vince Cefalu saw what was happening and went to their aid. We got them to the rear of the church and decided that he needed more help than we could provide, and Tom Wakefield used his cell phone to call 911. Then Ricky (Ric Fichera) went outside to watch for the EMTs and guided them to the church. I think all of these men should be congratulated for doing the right thing: watching and recognizing a situation that needed special attention and taking quick action. Jerry Price

Your Brother Knights in Service to All!

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Pictures for you….

Figure 1: Families enjoy coffee and donuts after Mass. Photo: J. Wood.

Figure 3: WDGK Conrad Franks joins the donut crowd after Mass for some refreshment. Photo: J. Wood

Figure 4: We welcome our new Associate Pastor, Fr. Edward Gilbert, to St. Bernadette! Photo: J. Wood

Figure 5: Various ministries continue to provide donuts and coffee during the summer.

Figure 2: Children and adults enjoy the donuts, coffee, and lemonade during the summer after Mass. What a treat! Photo: J.Wood

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Building the Domestic Church while strengthening our Parish.

Monthly Pancake Breakfast

Third Sunday of every month between September and May.

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Oktoberfest – Oktober 8 (tentative date) Don’t miss this fun-filled event! German

Bratwurst from Phoenix’ German Corner Butcher

Shop.

After the delicious repast, a German sing-a-long with

your host, Jerry Wood and Rainer Fischer at the

accordion.

Saturday, October 8th, 2016, in the Parish Hall right

after the Vigil Mass. (Tentative date)

Sign up to donate blood after all masses

At the Knights of Columbus Blood Drive on Sunday morning

Date: September 18, 2016

You don’t have to be a doctor

to save lives: Just donate Blood.

Brothers, our Parish is in need of ushers.

Traditionally, Knights of Columbus have served

as ushers. Indeed, there is a number of

outstanding ushers who are not Knights, but

since the need is profound, I’m encouraging

you to step up and serve as an usher. Do it

once a month at the mass you normally attend.

There are some who serve every Sunday. We

can make a difference. See the note from Jerry

Price on page 4 if you doubt my statement.

There will be training for ushers at 6:30 PM on

August 8th. Contact Gary Vycital in the Parish

Office and sign up!

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Food for the Poor Project SK Santo Graziano

Hello all volunteers, Tell A FRIEND: If you have not done

this yet tell a friend and take him or

her on the route and to St Vincent

De Paul. How could they say no

when they see the people that are in

need? Don't forget ask a friend to

ride with you. THANK YOU: The world and nation has been a rocky

place, but all of you, the volunteers, keep bringing hope

to the Phoenix area by helping your brothers and sisters

in this world. We Thank You for helping the VETERANS,

MENTALLY ILL, SINGLE MOMS WITH CHILDREN,

AND REFUGEES FROM WAR TORN LANDS. If we had

more volunteers and more resources, there would be

no homeless person on the streets of Phoenix. We want to THANK Panera (Paradise Bakery),

Starbuck's, Chompie's, Dunkin’ Donuts, and our newest

business to join, Bagels and Bialys. Without

them nothing could be done. Thank them when you pick

up items. All of you have opened up your eyes to the hurting

people around us. We have all left room in our hearts for

compassion to overflow to the people in our community

who are in need. THANK YOU ALL.

Food For The Poor Project Chairperson,

Santo Grazianio cell:602-321-1673

Any Council member who would like to

participate in the Food for the Poor

Project or who would like further

information should contact SK Santo

Graziano (602)321-1673, or SK Jerry

Wood, (602)568-2779. We are making

5 Deliveries a week from the Raintree

Paradise Bakery after one year, when

we started with one. We have added 2

deliveries a week from the Desert Ridge

Paradise Bakery. We have also added

Starbuck’s, Dunkin’ Donuts, and

Chompie’s Deli. Volunteers are

especially needed during the summer;

you may participate as often as your

schedule permits. TAKE NOTE! We’ve

expanded our service!

SK Roberto Pastrana, 2Yr. Trustee

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Good of the Order Prayer List—July 2016

Brothers, please join us as we pray for the following Knights and their families.

Deacon Jim Mickens. For the repose of the souls of Virginia Konzen, Brian Menard, Jeff Behling,

Kevin Vroom,, Kevin Antolik, Doug Martin, and Ingeborg Gellert.

Roger Holt, PGK, PFN in TX suffering from cancer. Gary Vycital and his son Scott. SK Virgil Grzywa. Joyce Conway, who will undergo knee surgery. Beate Schiwek, who is suffering from progressive supranuclear Palsy. For the souls of all those, whose lives were taken by terrorists. For the safety and good health of all our military, police, and fire fighters. For the good health of all Knights and their families.

Officers, Directors, and Program Chairmen—2016-17

Officers: Committee Chairmen:

Grand Knight SK Jerry Wood 602-568-2779 1st

Degree Team SK Dan Conway 480-368-1427

Chaplain Fr. Peter Rossa 480-905-0221 Blood Drive Dennis Logue 602-595-1460

D. Grand Knight Conrad Franks 623-628-6392 Oktoberfest SK Gene Arvizu 480-272-9442

Chancellor SK David Wagner 414-828-4471 Social Committee SK Larry Bramanti 602-404-7692

Financial Sec. SK Michae Smalley 602-799-2256 Italian Dinner Chair needed

Treasurer SK Richard Welp 602-826-1241 Food for the Poor SK Santo Granziano 602-321-1673

Recorder SK Frank Scarpone 480-540-8460 Tootsie Roll Drive SK Roberto Pastrana 480-323-0479

Advocate Dennis Logue 602-595-1460 Rosary Sunday Chair needed

Warden SK Don Tellis 602-370-3271 Free Throw Contest SK John Smith & Brian Weber

Inside Guard SK John Young 623-628-6392 602-788-1434

Outside Guard SK Vince Cefalu 480-525-0671 Golf Tournament SK Mike Miller, SK Lou DeLuco,

3yr Trustee SK Gene Arvizu 480-776-4794 SK Richard Welp

2yr Trustee SK Roberto Pastrana 480-323-0479

1yr Trustee SK Lou DeLuco 480-948-5238 Webmaster SK Roberto Pastrana

Editor SK Jerry Wood

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St. Joan of Arc, ora pro nobis!

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Phone:

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