KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

ST. STEPHEN COUNCIL 9282 14544 LEBANON ROAD OLD HICKORY, TENNESSEE 37138

Catholic Men doing God’s work JULY 2015

"The family is where our children learn

from their mothers and fathers what life

is all about. The family is where the next

generation is given the tools to live a life

of Catholic virtue."

Carl Anderson, Supreme Knight

BLOOD DRIVES

Mark your calendars 8/16/2015; 11/8/15

Sign up by going to http://www.redcrossblood.org/ and putting in sponsor code: SaintStephen, or sign up on the sheet at the blood drive table in the old church. If you have any questions, please call Mark Marsh @ 207-9434. NOW FOUND ON THE COUNCIL WEBSITE http://kofcknights.org/CouncilSite/?CNO=9282 DUES PAYMENTS, COUNCIL CALENDAR, PRAYER REQUESTS, NEWSLETTERS. MINUTES, PICTURES, MEMBER ROSTER, LINKS TO EVENTS, DEGREE SCHEDULE

Chaplain’s Corner

Deacon Steve Chaplain’s Corner

While at a weekday mass once, I heard through the homily, how many Catholics believe that if they say rosaries, come to Mass every day, do novenas, that this is how we show others we are Catholic. But, there must be more. We must take what we believe, as well as take how we believe, out the church's doors. It's not enough to be with others in the church, but we must go out into our workplaces, neighborhoods and circle of friends and show what it means to be Catholic. We can do this by how we live our lives, how we react to world events, and how we treat others as well.

The Knights of Columbus is a perfect way to do this. We must evangelize to others thorough our actions, as well as our words to make a difference in someone's life. It doesn't have to be in a big way or to thousands of people. Get involved with what you truly feel comfortable doing. Start with the person next to you and just spread the gospel. Be there for others, show them what it means to be Catholic. Vivat Jesus, Deacon Steve

2015 – 2016 OFFICERS

Chaplain - Deacon Steve Molnar Grand Knight - Bob Young Grand Knight - Bob Young

Deputy Grand Knight - Bill Walsh Chancellor - Mark Heckel

Advocate – Danny Cruz Financial Secretary - Howard Moloy

Treasurer – John Granger Lecturer - Carl Duffield

Recorder- Dave Waters Officer Emeritus - Bill Gunter

Warden - Dan Eggleston One Year Trustee - Kevin Hennessy

Inside Guard - Luis Bustillos Two Year Trustee - Tom Doss

Outside Guard – Scott Goodman Three Year Trustee – Jimbo Hash

2015-2016 PROGRAM CHAIRS

Program Director – Bill Walsh Membership Director - Mark Heckel

Council Activities – Jake Jakubowski Recruitment – Lee Brideau

Community Activities -Howard Hotard Retention – Jimbo Hash

Church Activities – Jim Burns Insurance – Bill Gunter

Family Activities - Chris Robinson I Insurance Agent Greg Orr (931) 538-2080

Pro-Life Activities –Dick Mehsling Webmaster - Dave Waters

Vocations Activities – Danny Cruz Newsletter - Bill Walsh

Youth Activities –Jay Cannella Email Manager – Chip Harris

COUNCIL HAPPENINGS

UPCOMING DEGREES POSTED The degree schedules can be viewed online at: www.kofc-tn.org/ on the calendar. The 4th degree schedule in under the 4th degree tab. Our council Degrees are also posted to our website calendar. http://kofcknights.org/CouncilSite/?CNO=9282

Knight of the Year for 2014-2015: John “Chip” Harris Knight of the Month for March 2015: Dan Eggleston Knight of the Month for Apr 2015: Larry Thompson Knight of the Month for May 2015: Carl Duffield Knight of the Month for June 2015: Jake Jakubowski Knight of the Month for July 2015: Knight of the Month for August 2015: Knight of the Month for September 2015: Knight of the Month for October 2015: Knight of the Month for November 2015: Knight of the Month for December 2015: Knight of the Month for January 2016: Knight of the Month for February 2016: Knight of the Year for 2015-2016:

Family of the Year for 2014-2015: Bill Walsh and Family Family of the Month for March 2015: David Burke and Family Family of the Month for April 2015: Mark Heckel and Family Family of the Month for May 2015: Mike Porter and Family Family of the Month for June 2015: Kent Russ and Family Family of the Month for July 2015: Family of the Month for August 2015: Family of the Month for September 2015: Family of the Month for October 2015: Family of the Month for November 2015: Family of the Month for December 2015: Family of the Month for January 2016: Family of the Month for February 2016: Family of the Year for 2015-2016:

MARK YOUR CALENDAR

THERE WILL BE A 4TH DEGREE EXEMPLIFICATION AT HOLY FAMILY IN BRENTWOOD ON MARCH 12, 2016. IF YOU HAVE ANY QUESTIONS, PLEASE ASK EITHER ASSEMBLY PURSER GK YOUNG OR ASSEMBLY SCRIBE DGK WALSH. THIS WILL BE THE ONLY 4TH DEGREE IN THE NASHVILLE AREA THIS FRATERNAL YEAR. 2nd, 3rd and 4th Degree If you need to attend the 2nd, and/or 3rd degree, before the 4th Degree in March, please contact either GK Bob Young or Mark Heckel and they will assist you in getting to the degree. You do not have to wait until our council hosts a degree ceremony –you can attend another council’s ceremony if needed. MEETING DATES As a reminder, if the 1st Monday is a legal holiday, in accordance with the by-laws we will meet the next day UNLESS you receive notice of another date. This includes business as well as officers’ meetings. MAILING ADDRESS, EMAIL ADDRESS OR PHONE NUMBER CHANGES Brother Knights are reminded to notify the Council Financial Secretary and the Church Office if you have a change in mailing address or phone number so we can keep you informed and contact you as needed. If you have a new email address, email your new email address to fskoc9282@gmail.com so you will continue to get the newsletter notices and other mailings. The council relies primarily on emails due to the costs of postage.

EVENTS

6/6 – Adopt a Highway – SAME ROUTINE – Met AT HARDEE’S 7:00AM 6/13 – Council Picnic - PGK Kent Russ hosted the Council Picnic at his home again this year. All attending testified that Kent was his usual gracious host and everyone had an excellent time. 6/21-7/4 – Fortnight for Freedom – was held again this year. Due to Mother Nature’s lack of mercy, we held virtually all rosaries in the Chapel. We averaged 20 or so each night. Thanks to all that attended; this year we prayed the rosary every night except Wednesdays due to Mass. 7/11- Corporate Communion 5:00 Mass – we had a good attendance and showed our parish our support of the Knights and the Church. Father Pat welcomed the Council and commented on the service we provide the Parish, to which we got an applause. Due to obligations, our Church Director was unable to attend; Brother Philip Blevens stood in and directed members to our section. Thanks, Philip. 7/11 – Officer Installation after 5:00 Mass Council Officers were installed after Mass. This was our first official function with our newly appointed District Deputy John Norfleet. David Morrissey performed as the District Warden, Scott Goodman as the Council Warden.

OUR 2015-2016 OFFICERS – The council re-elected the officers for another year. GK Young reappointed our Chaplain and Lecturer. At the Business Meeting, DGK Walsh announced that we have a new slate of Program Activities Directors:

Council Activities – Jake Jakubowski Community Activities -Howard Hotard Church Activities – Jim Burns Family Activities - Chris Robinson Culture of Activities –Dick Mehsling Vocations Activities – Danny Cruz Youth Activities –Jay Cannella ID Chairman – Bo Vongviengkham

Note: Pro-Life is now Culture of Life, MR is now ID.

7/11 - Awards Banquet at Courtney’s Banquet after installation. Plaques were presented to Chip Harris, Knight of the Year; Bill & Helen Walsh, Family of the Year and to Deacon Fred Bourland for his years of service to the Council as the Chaplain. Bettyann Tompson, KCLA President, and Beth Heckel, Vice President, presented flowers and plaque to Lorine Bourland as Lady of the Year. GK Young presented a $1,000 check to Fr. Pat and a check to Bettyann for the Council’s appreciation of the KCLA’s support at the dinners throughout the year. Bettyann surprised Bill Walsh with a gift card to Martins and cash card in appreciation of all his work with the picture taking at Easter Egg Hunts, Breakfasts with Santa, Confirmation, and member breakfasts. 7/17 - IT HAS STARTED!!! If you have been away or out of touch, you may have missed the emails. So you now know, THE TREASURE HUNT IS UNDERWAY. WHAT WAS SENT OUT: ON BEHALF OF CHIP HARRIS AND JAY CANNELLA, CHAIRMEN

BROTHER KNIGHTS, the POD for the Treasure Hunt arrives July 17th. Three guesses what comes next - you're right! We need men to man the POD after every Mass from July 18th to September 6th. Chip has made it easy to sign up - just go to the link below and sign up online; you don't even need to email or call anyone. Any problems with clicking on the link, just copy and paste to your browser (Safari, Internet Explorer, Firefox, etc.)

To sign up, just click on the link: www.signup.com/pod_sign_up YOU CAN CALL OR EMAIL CHIP AT chiph9282@gmail.com (615) 289-6767 OR JAY AT jccannella@yahoo.com (615) 347-2367.

7/20- Special Social Night – this was a special night to recognize Deacon Fred and all he has done for the Council. Deacon Fred was presented an engraved crystal piece and funds donated by various members of the council. 8/1-2 - ID (Formerly MR) Cookout – same setup as last year. We will collect donations at the church entrances (need volunteers to hold a bucket), cook hot dogs and sides at the Family Center with donations accepted. We will invite those organizations we support to attend. Sunday morning, sausage and biscuits after 8:30 Mass with donation buckets at the church entrances. Men needed at each Mass (5:00 and 8:30 only) to help collect donations and serve food. If you can help, contact Bo at bvongviengkham@comcast.net

8/15 – KNIGHTS SOUNDS GAME This date has been set up for a Sounds game with all local councils invited. More information will be forthcoming at the business meeting.

BE SURE TO CHECK OUT THE COUNCIL’S WERBSITE CALENDAR FOR EVENTS

AND UPDATES http://kofcknights.org/CouncilSite/?CNO=9282

By now, you should have received an email with the outline of all the programs the program activity directors have scheduled for the upcoming fraternal year. As you look at the list, you should notice we have a very aggressive plan. Now comes your part: I am asking you to do one thing for me – take the time to seriously look over the list of activities for the year. As you do so, find at least one activity for which you could have a passion to work. With all the activities listed, you should have no problem finding one. Once you have identified the activity you have a passion for, contact the activity chairman and offer your help. If every member would just find one activity he could work, we would have no problem continuing to be a very active and successful council. PS- the side benefit of doing the above and working the event is that you just may meet a fellow knight that may be your next best buddy.

Our Council’s Regular Activities

CULTURE OF LIFE Prayer vigils still continue on Saturday mornings at the abortion clinic next to Grace Pregnancy Center with a rosary at 6:45 am. Contact Sir Knight John Norfleet if you need directions. Monday Night Rosary The Council continues to sponsor a rosary service for the Pope, vocations, those serving in Armed Forces and for the sick and distressed of the St. Stephen Community. Each Brother Knight is encouraged to participate in the Monday night Rosary. It is conducted every Monday at 6:15pm in the Chapel. First Friday Eucharistic Adoration Please make it a point to attend at least one First Friday Adoration this year in the Church at 7:00pm. Our goal is for every member to attend at least one adoration this year. No role will be taken; it is on the honor system. MEMBERSHIP ITEMS Membership All Brother and Sir Knights are encouraged to sign up a new Knight. New membership is our lifeblood and insures that the Council will continue to flourish as we move into the future. If you need a Form 100(membership application), please contact Mark Heckel or GK Bob Young.

Membership Table We have a sign-up table after each Mass on the first weekend of the month. If you have time, please spend a moment helping out or bringing a prospective member to the table. We provide materials, application forms and can discuss the benefits of becoming a Knight.

WELCOME TO OUR COUNCIL

Welcome to our newest members, State Deputy Steve Comm, State

Deputy’s Convention Manager David Comm, and Joe de la Gardia

Those Ill, Deceased or in need of Prayer

For those who are sick or recovering from surgery: Deacon William Steltemeier (retired); Monte Walker, Jr. (nephew of SK Mike Porter; Rose Thompson (mother of SK Larry Thompson); Zygmunt Wajler (father of BK Zig Wajler); Ferne Harris (mother of SK Chip Harris); Chris Sundin (nephew of SK Chip Harris); Gary Supple (cousin of SK Chip Harris); Pauline Strawderman (mother-in-law of SK Bill Walsh); Dorothy Taylor (mother of BK Paul Taylor); Jerry Deffenbaugh (father-in-law of SK/PSD Michael Porter); Irma Roy (mother-in-law of SK Larry Thompson); Don Westcott; James Porter (brother of BK Bob Porter); Pauline Norfleet (mother of SK John Norfleet); David Zakutney; Peggy Burns; Bob Gunter (brother of SK Bill Gunter); Jim Gannaway & Gizella Ricci (friends of BK Mike Marsh); Joan Gunter (wife of SK Bill Gunter); Carmelita Stafford (friend of SK Mark & Beth Heckel); Deacon Rob Montini; Sandra Porter (wife of Mike Porter); Ray Alves (friend of BK Bill Gunter);; Jim Kaufman (brother-in-law of BK Kent Russ; Deacon Mickey Rose; Marvin Cropsey (friend of several Ladies Auxiliary, Adult Ed members, etc.); Ozzie Vogel (great grandson of BK Tom & KCLA Joann Doss); SK Jake Jakubowski; George Post/Abby Post (Brother-in-law/niece of SK Mark Marsh); John Baranchak (cousin of SK Bill Gunter); Kathleen Venezio and Anna Tamburri; SK Dennis Kaney; Mike Raway

For those who have died: SK John Zabaski, Sr. , Betty Batcheldor (spouse of SK Deacon James Batcheldor & mother of SK Jimmy Batcheldor-4972); SK Phil Kersey

For those who are homebound or in nursing homes: Deacon SK Jim Batcheldor; Marguerite Dammann (mother of BK Dan Dammann); June Marie Anderson (spouse of BK Gary Anderson); Mary Hobbs (mother of SK Joe Hobbs-4972); Nina Pugh (mother-in-law of BK Paul Mclean); Isabelle Cook; Helen Eshbach; Theresa Jenesse; Laurine Kroutter (aunt of BK Tim Campbell-4972); Josephine Foley (mother of SK Mike Foley); Virginia Kupchik (daughter of BK Chris Kupchik); Cathy Killen (niece of BK Tom Doss); Greg Smith (nephew of BK Bob Copeskey)

For our military personnel, especially those who are involved in the Middle East Crisis: Stephen Molnar, U.S. Navy; Adam Aleywine, U.S. Air Force; Bryan White, U.S. Marine Corps; Dan Millay, U.S. Marine Corps; James Conklin, U.S. Navy; Travis Kersey, U.S. Air Force; Robin Kersey, U.S. Army; Justin Collins, U.S. Army; Steven Smith, U.S. Air Force; J. Kevin Johnson, U.S. Army; Robert Massey, U.S. Navy; Brent Tidwell, U.S. Marine Corps; Jamie Riles, U.S. Army; David Farley, U.S. Army; Natasha Bergfalk Bratz & Alan Bratz, U.S. Navy; Justin Cobb, U.S. Navy; Adam Bowers, U.S. Army; Keith Sprouse, U.S. Army; Deacon John Krenson, U.S. Army

For our adopted Seminarian David Whitehead LET US PRAY for our above-listed persons – Our Father…. Hail Mary…. Glory Be…

IF YOU ARE AWARE OF CHANGES NEEDED TO OUR

SICK/DECEASED/PRAYER LIST, PLEASE ADVISE SK DUFFIELD AT

cdduffield@comcast.net

IF YOU SUBMITTED A PRAYER REQUEST TO CARL, WE ASK THAT

YOU NOTIFY CARL WHEN THAT PERSON SHOULD BE REMOVED If you are aware of a member or someone in a member’s family that should receive a Mass card or Special Healing Mass card, notify Carl Duffield at: cdduffield@comcast.net or call: (615) 758-7202 or (615) 618-0981

WHO’S IN THE BUSINESS? The brother knights listed below are available for your support in the

areas listed. Please consider them when you need to make a purchase or help is needed

INSURANCE GENERAL AGENT Mr. Daniel E Schachle FICF, PGK Direct: 615-441-8588 x 701

Cell: 423-991-2044

Greg Orr, Council Insurance Agent FIC

Cell: 931-538-2080

Kevin Hennessy with Donelson Air Heating & Air Conditioning (615) 372-9109 Kevin.hennessy@serviceexperts.com

Kevin Hennessy DJ - Music for all events (615) 372-9109 Krh65@comcast.net

Bryon Russell, Realtor RE Services including buying/selling, existing homes, new construction, REO properties and lots and acreage.Coldwell Banker Barnes http://bryonrussell.coldwellbankerbarnes.com/ 615-939-7590 Cell, 615-868-1600 Office

Zig Wajler drum and piano lessons, (615) 260-6171, handsonwithzig@aol.com.

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