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The Catholic Church has dropped St. Valentine's Day from the

Roman calendar of official, worldwide feasts. But the holiday has

both Roman and Catholic roots.

February 2014

Grand Knight Message

Valentine’s Day was first

associated with romantic love

the Middle Ages

tradition of courtly love

flourished. In 18th

England. The holiday evol

into an occasion in which

expressed their love for each other

by presenting flowers, offering candy,

and sending greeting cards (known as "valentines

Numerous early Christian martyrs were named

Legend has it that Saint Valentine was a priest of Rome

who was imprisoned for ministering to persecuted

Christians. In addition, St. Valentine is said to have

performed clandestine Christian weddings

who were forbidden to marry. The Roman Emperor

Claudius II supposedly forbade this in order to grow his

army, believing that married men did not make for good

soldiers.

Family of the Month

The Troyan Family

Congratulations to Walt & Debbie Troyan,

our February Family of the Month. You will

always find them willing and able to help

whether it be conducting the 50

helping at youth and family activities or when called

upon. Walt has served at council meeting as a stand

guard. Debbie is an active member of Catholic

Daughters of America. They are members of St. Jerome

parish.

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The Catholic Church has dropped St. Valentine's Day from the

Roman calendar of official, worldwide feasts. But the holiday has

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alentine’s Day was first

romantic love in

Middle Ages, when the

courtly love

flourished. In 18th-century

England. The holiday evolved

into an occasion in which lovers

expressed their love for each other

by presenting flowers, offering candy,

valentines").

martyrs were named Valentine.

Legend has it that Saint Valentine was a priest of Rome

who was imprisoned for ministering to persecuted

Christians. In addition, St. Valentine is said to have

Christian weddings for soldiers

who were forbidden to marry. The Roman Emperor

Claudius II supposedly forbade this in order to grow his

at married men did not make for good

It is also alleged that St. Valentine was pers

Christian and interrogated by Roman Emperor

in person. Claudius was impressed by Valentine and had a

discussion with him, attempting to get him to convert to

Roman paganism in order to save his life. Valentine

refused and tried to convert Claudius to Christianity

instead. Because of this, he was executed. During his

imprisonment, he is said to have healed the daughter of

his jailer, Asterius. Legend states that before his

he wrote her a letter signed "Your Valentine" as a farewell.

As a Knight of Columbus, and a Christian soldier “Your

Valentine” should be dedicated to the church, family and

community. For your church participate in the

Appreciation Breakfast at St. Jerome (2

of Mt. Carmel (9th) and give your Valentine (gift) to the

ministry of the poor, the food pantry or homeless shelter.

For your family participate and enjoy the “Sweethearts

Sweeties” party on Valentine’s Day and spread

and goodwill.

Finally, to perpetuate the good of the order, invite a

worthy man to our council Open House on February 18

The following Tuesday we will have a First Degree

exemplification. Evangelize our Charity, Unity and

Fraternity and of course our LOVE.

David Litzinger

ongratulations to Walt & Debbie Troyan,

our February Family of the Month. You will

always find them willing and able to help

whether it be conducting the 50-50 raffle,

helping at youth and family activities or when called

l meeting as a stand-in

guard. Debbie is an active member of Catholic

Daughters of America. They are members of St. Jerome

Knight of the Month

Brother Phil Carlo

Congratulations to Brother Phil Carlo as

our Knight of the Month. Brother Phil has

served as the “Music Man” for the Youth

Activities and Council Degree ceremonies.

You can also find Phil behind the grill

flipping burgers or turning those dogs at our many

council picnics. Phil served as an usher and youth

ministry at St. Jerome. Phil will be moving back to New

England where he has an extended family. Good luck,

Phil. We will miss you.

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It is also alleged that St. Valentine was persecuted as a

Roman Emperor Claudius II

in person. Claudius was impressed by Valentine and had a

discussion with him, attempting to get him to convert to

in order to save his life. Valentine

refused and tried to convert Claudius to Christianity

instead. Because of this, he was executed. During his

imprisonment, he is said to have healed the daughter of

his jailer, Asterius. Legend states that before his execution

he wrote her a letter signed "Your Valentine" as a farewell.

As a Knight of Columbus, and a Christian soldier “Your

Valentine” should be dedicated to the church, family and

community. For your church participate in the

St. Jerome (2nd) and Our Lady

) and give your Valentine (gift) to the

ministry of the poor, the food pantry or homeless shelter.

For your family participate and enjoy the “Sweethearts –n-

Sweeties” party on Valentine’s Day and spread your love

Finally, to perpetuate the good of the order, invite a

worthy man to our council Open House on February 18th.

The following Tuesday we will have a First Degree

exemplification. Evangelize our Charity, Unity and

course our LOVE.

Be forever faithful

David Litzinger - Grand Knight

Phil Carlo

ongratulations to Brother Phil Carlo as

our Knight of the Month. Brother Phil has

served as the “Music Man” for the Youth

Activities and Council Degree ceremonies.

You can also find Phil behind the grill

flipping burgers or turning those dogs at our many

council picnics. Phil served as an usher and youth

ministry at St. Jerome. Phil will be moving back to New

England where he has an extended family. Good luck,

NOCTURNAL ADORATION

Join us on the FIRST FRIDAY (10pm-6pm) for Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. The Holy Hour consists of Powerful Readings, Silent and

Recited prayer. The next Nocturnal Adoration is the weekend of February 7/8. Make a resolution to prepare to meet the

loyal and dedicated members have passed or are getting older. We need some help on the early morning hours. . No need to ma

commitment Choose any hour, you will be surprised and gratified.

Chaplains Corner

The month of February is dedicated to the

month of February falls within the liturgical season of

liturgical color green. The

primary purpose of the Holy Family feast is to present them as a model for Christian families.

Mary and Joseph were not united in a carnal way, their marriage is a true marriage:

exclusive union, wholly subordinated to the child.

In reality, marriage establishes a family, and its purpose is to increase the number of the elect, through

the bodily and spiritual fecundity of the Christian spouses. Every Christian fa

and in prayer, which are the pledges of joy and union. Looking at the Holy Family, we see the love, the

protection, and the diligent care that they gave to the Redeemer.

intersession of the Holy Family of Nazareth, for a greater love for their Son Incarnate, who has decided

to remain here on earth with us every day until the end of time.

Let us imitate the Holy Family in our Christian families, and our family will be a cell and a prefiguration

of the heavenly family. Let’s us also pray for all families and for our country to uphold the sanctity of the

marriage bond which is under attack.

As we dedicate this month of February to the

“O God, who were pleased to give us the shining example of the Holy Family, graciously grant that we

may imitate them in practicing the virtues of family life and in the bonds of charity, and so, in the joy of

your house, delight one day in eternal rewards.

reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.

From the Deputy Grand Knight

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Did you know that the Knights of Columbus was born on

February 6, 1882? That means the organization is 132 years

old this month. I strongly believe this organization has lasted

these many years because of the involvement and commitment

of Catholic men who want to improve the communities around

them. Council 5480 is doing just that, because we all want to

leave a legacy behind for our children and grandchildren to be

proud of. We all need to show off our pride as members of the

Knights of Columbus so that young Catholic men will follow

our footsteps and be the future for Council 5480. This month

Right to Life March

Members of the Council and parishioners from the surrounding area did not let Mother Nature prevent them from attending the

41st Right to Life March in Washington DC on the 22nd of January. Most of the buses in our area

weather. We had 26 people including Father Henry Diesta from St Jerome’s to make the March in snow and bitter cold to

represent our Council.

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NOCTURNAL ADORATION Blessed Sacrament Chapel OLMC

6pm) for Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. The Holy Hour consists of Powerful Readings, Silent and

Recited prayer. The next Nocturnal Adoration is the weekend of February 7/8. Make a resolution to prepare to meet the

loyal and dedicated members have passed or are getting older. We need some help on the early morning hours. . No need to ma

commitment Choose any hour, you will be surprised and gratified. Families are encouraged to attend anytime.

The Holy Family

he month of February is dedicated to the Holy Family, Jesus, Mary and Joseph

month of February falls within the liturgical season of Ordinary Time which is represented by the

The Holy Family consists of the Child Jesus, the Virgin Mary

primary purpose of the Holy Family feast is to present them as a model for Christian families.

Mary and Joseph were not united in a carnal way, their marriage is a true marriage:

exclusive union, wholly subordinated to the child.


the bodily and spiritual fecundity of the Christian spouses. Every Christian fa


protection, and the diligent care that they gave to the Redeemer. We can only ask the Lord, through the

ly Family of Nazareth, for a greater love for their Son Incarnate, who has decided

to remain here on earth with us every day until the end of time.



marriage bond which is under attack.

As we dedicate this month of February to the Holy Family, let’s say this prayer every day in our families.

O God, who were pleased to give us the shining example of the Holy Family, graciously grant that we


your house, delight one day in eternal rewards. Through our Lord Jesus Christ, you Son, who lives and

reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit, one God, forever and ever.

HAPPY NEW YEAR TO ALL!!!!!

Did you know that the Knights of Columbus was born on

February 6, 1882? That means the organization is 132 years

old this month. I strongly believe this organization has lasted

these many years because of the involvement and commitment

want to improve the communities around

them. Council 5480 is doing just that, because we all want to

leave a legacy behind for our children and grandchildren to be

proud of. We all need to show off our pride as members of the

young Catholic men will follow

our footsteps and be the future for Council 5480. This month

would be the opportune time to get these men initiated into

the order. The first open house of the year will be on 18

February, followed by a first degree on 25 F

also have the Valentine’s Day Dance/Family event on 14

February. Couples can have a great time, while their children

enjoy themselves on a variety of activities in a safe

environment. This is also a great opportunity to recruit

prospective brothers. We also have the Polar Plunge on 8

February. Let’s all support those brothers who will be

participating in this chilly event.

Vivat Jesu, Gabe Franco, Deputy


41st Right to Life March in Washington DC on the 22nd of January. Most of the buses in our area cancelled out because of the bad


6pm) for Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. The Holy Hour consists of Powerful Readings, Silent and

Recited prayer. The next Nocturnal Adoration is the weekend of February 7/8. Make a resolution to prepare to meet the Lord. Many of our

loyal and dedicated members have passed or are getting older. We need some help on the early morning hours. . No need to make a long term

Holy Family, Jesus, Mary and Joseph. This year the entire

which is represented by the

Virgin Mary, and Saint Joseph. The

primary purpose of the Holy Family feast is to present them as a model for Christian families. Although

Mary and Joseph were not united in a carnal way, their marriage is a true marriage: an indissoluble,


the bodily and spiritual fecundity of the Christian spouses. Every Christian family must live in harmony


We can only ask the Lord, through the

ly Family of Nazareth, for a greater love for their Son Incarnate, who has decided



, let’s say this prayer every day in our families.

O God, who were pleased to give us the shining example of the Holy Family, graciously grant that we


Through our Lord Jesus Christ, you Son, who lives and

By Father Carlos Lerma

would be the opportune time to get these men initiated into

the order. The first open house of the year will be on 18

February, followed by a first degree on 25 February. We will

also have the Valentine’s Day Dance/Family event on 14

February. Couples can have a great time, while their children

enjoy themselves on a variety of activities in a safe

environment. This is also a great opportunity to recruit

ive brothers. We also have the Polar Plunge on 8 – 9

February. Let’s all support those brothers who will be

abe Franco, Deputy Grand Knight


cancelled out because of the bad


SK Carroll Kelley

Men’s Prayer Breakfast

The next men's prayer breakfast will be on Sat. Feb. 1,

2014 in St. Michael Hall @ 8:00am, doors open at 7:30

am, We'll have hot coffee, a multitude of delicious

breakfast foods and lots of friendly faces and good

conversation.

As always, we'll have prayer and a program to re

our spiritual batteries, and on the Saturday before the

big game, you can be sure there will be something extra

to get us ready for some football on Sunday. If you

haven't been to one of our breakfasts before, you owe it

to yourself to give it a try.

The breakfast is open to all men. Admission is free, but a

free will offering will be collected to cover the cost of the

food. To sign up, send an email to [email protected]

Fraternal Benefits Agent

LTC is an important piece of the puzzle

There are many financial consultants and retirement authorities who emphasize the need for a long

for estate preservation and family protection as you near or attain the age of 60.

While many commercial life insurance companies

considers LTC a very important piece of the family protection puzzle. The Order has been actively offering our members this

product for nearly 15 years without a single premium increas

LTC plan from the Knights in 2000 are still paying the same premiums today. Even better, our LTC coverage is backed by the

full strength of the Order, which remains rooted in our strong Catholic v

If we have not spoken about your need for LTC coverage in your family portfolio, please take some time out of your schedule t

meet with me.

Remember, long-term care policies are purchased with your health, and

are today.

Todd Curtis, FIC

2014-2015 Nominating Committee

Any 3rd Degree member of this Council desiring to serve as a Council Officer for the 2014

should submit your name and intention to any member of the committee. All officers presently holding elected

office that are interested in advancing must make their intentions known.

The Grand Knight has appointed Dominick Bevacqua PGK; Lenny Carota PGK, FDD; Joe Drozdowski PGK, FDD; John

Edwards PGK; Harold Hairston PGK; Chuck Olson PGK and Lewis Stokes PGK to the 2014

Committee. Harold Hairston will serve as chair.

Virginia State Council : March 2014 Quarterly Meeting

Saturday, March 1, 2014 at St. Gregory’s Catholic School, Virginia Beach, VA

The meeting is called to order @ 8:30am, NOON Lunch, The

council at 6:30am. Those interested in council leadership, membership and activi

FROM OUR DISTRICT DEPUTY

Members interested in running for state officer positions, delegate to the Supreme convention in 2014 must submit their

signed resolution and a resume to the Nominating Committee Chairman Jack Michalski PSD :

6846 Woodridge Drive, Norfolk, VA 23518 or Call

Deadline is 01/22/2014 at midnight.

Council resolutions must be submitted to the Executive State Secretary by

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Sat. Feb. 1,

in St. Michael Hall @ 8:00am, doors open at 7:30

am, We'll have hot coffee, a multitude of delicious

breakfast foods and lots of friendly faces and good

r and a program to re-charge

before the

big game, you can be sure there will be something extra

on Sunday. If you

haven't been to one of our breakfasts before, you owe it

The breakfast is open to all men. Admission is free, but a

free will offering will be collected to cover the cost of the

[email protected]

2014 Educational Scholarships Application Forms Available

Walter Pollard Council #5480 Educational Scholarship

applications are now available. This program is open to all

brothers in good standing. Scholarships are for members and

immediate family members. The criteria for consideration are

attached to the application.

Participation in KOVAR, helping at our Bingo game, and assisting

at council functions will be used in the judging process.

Applications are in the lounge and meeting room. Deadline for

applications is April 15, 2014. Reminder, these scholarships a

for members and their family members only.

The Grand Knight has appointed Lenny Carota, Joseph

Drozdowski, Dean Jernigan, David Kerstetter, and Chuck Olsen to

this committee.

Joe Drozdowski will serve as chair

LTC is an important piece of the puzzle

There are many financial consultants and retirement authorities who emphasize the need for a long

for estate preservation and family protection as you near or attain the age of 60.

While many commercial life insurance companies have gotten out of the long-term care business, the Knights of Columbus


product for nearly 15 years without a single premium increase on current policyholders. Members who wisely purchased an


full strength of the Order, which remains rooted in our strong Catholic values. Talk about stability when it counts.

If we have not spoken about your need for LTC coverage in your family portfolio, please take some time out of your schedule t

term care policies are purchased with your health, and you most likely will never be any healthier than you

Todd Curtis, FIC Phone – (757) 847-9981 - Email

Any 3rd Degree member of this Council desiring to serve as a Council Officer for the 2014


interested in advancing must make their intentions known.


Edwards PGK; Harold Hairston PGK; Chuck Olson PGK and Lewis Stokes PGK to the 2014

Committee. Harold Hairston will serve as chair.

Virginia State Council : March 2014 Quarterly Meeting

Saturday, March 1, 2014 at St. Gregory’s Catholic School, Virginia Beach, VA

The meeting is called to order @ 8:30am, NOON Lunch, The meeting adjourns @ 3:00pm. A carpool will depart from the

council at 6:30am. Those interested in council leadership, membership and activities are encouraged to attend.

Please RSVP [email protected]

state officer positions, delegate to the Supreme convention in 2014 must submit their

signed resolution and a resume to the Nominating Committee Chairman Jack Michalski PSD :

or Call 757-962-5825

Council resolutions must be submitted to the Executive State Secretary by 03/03/2014 for review and approval before

the State Convention in May.

2014 Educational Scholarships Application Forms Available

Walter Pollard Council #5480 Educational Scholarship

applications are now available. This program is open to all

brothers in good standing. Scholarships are for members and

immediate family members. The criteria for consideration are

Participation in KOVAR, helping at our Bingo game, and assisting

at council functions will be used in the judging process.

Applications are in the lounge and meeting room. Deadline for

applications is April 15, 2014. Reminder, these scholarships are

for members and their family members only.

The Grand Knight has appointed Lenny Carota, Joseph

Drozdowski, Dean Jernigan, David Kerstetter, and Chuck Olsen to

Joe Drozdowski will serve as chair.

There are many financial consultants and retirement authorities who emphasize the need for a long-term care (LTC) product

term care business, the Knights of Columbus


e on current policyholders. Members who wisely purchased an


alues. Talk about stability when it counts.

If we have not spoken about your need for LTC coverage in your family portfolio, please take some time out of your schedule to

you most likely will never be any healthier than you

Email – [email protected]

Any 3rd Degree member of this Council desiring to serve as a Council Officer for the 2014-2015 Fraternal Year



Edwards PGK; Harold Hairston PGK; Chuck Olson PGK and Lewis Stokes PGK to the 2014-15 Nominating

meeting adjourns @ 3:00pm. A carpool will depart from the

ties are encouraged to attend.

Please RSVP [email protected]

state officer positions, delegate to the Supreme convention in 2014 must submit their

for review and approval before

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Recruitment Dates

February 2 - at St. Jerome Breakfast (Bill Allen) February 18 - Open House at 5480 (Dan Richard)

February 25 - 1st degree at Council 5480

March 25 - 2nd degree at Council 5480 • Volunteers are needed: Please contact Chancellor Dan Richard, Bill

Allen or Tom Clark to assist.

KOVAR Dates

We are preparing the KOVAR events this Spring,

brothers please keep us in mind since we will need a

lot of Volunteers.

Thank you

If you are interested in tending the bar, can not make it to bartend OR/AND want to help with events in the Lounge, please call 344-76430 or email

[email protected]

RENTALS of all the KofC space and property for personal use, please

call B e r n i e G e r l a c h ( F D D ) 8 7 7 - 0 1 2 6

JOSE & RENEE RAMON JR. 2

GEORGE & KARLA HILL JR. 3

BRIAN & MICHELLE 4

WILLIAM & CATHERINE LENDERMAN 8

DOMINICK & MARSHA BEVACQUA 10

RINALDO & ROSSANA BROLLI 12

KYLE & JAN HARRINGTON 13

LEE & CHING BULLEIGH 14

DAVID & ELIZABETH CLARENCE 14

JOSE & DOLLIA LEMUS 14

JOHNNY & ELIZABETH RITCHARD 14

MICHAEL & KATHRYN STOOK 14

DAVID & TERI JANE GRUMBLING 15

JOSE & ALEJANDRA GONZALEZ 18

JOHN & KATHIE ANGLE 20

JAMES & BARBARA SUMNER 21

STEVEN & CAROLINE FOREHAND 22

JOHN & TERRI SWEENEY 24

DAVID & LAURA CVITANOVICH 26

RICHARD & ESTHER DAVIS 26

JOHN & SUSAN NIGHTINGALE 26

DENNIS & ANITA ROSIER 28

Daniel J Baker 01

Acree S Link Jr. 01

Thomas A Pisculli 01

Martin F Walsh 01

John M Carter 02

Thomas C Clark 02

Elias D Pelaez Jr. 02

Timothy A Scarberry 02

John E Valimont Jr. 02

Kevin J Mc Dermott 03

Timothy M Werling 03

Tyrone Fuller 05

Edward F Sprinkle 05

Jonathan N Marta 06

Nathaniel T Gordon 07

Stephen Onusko 08

John R Pawlowski 08

Phillip A Rivera-Silva 08

Simon C Baughman 09

Richard L Marsh 10

Joseph F Peters 10

Joseph L Osso 11

Edward W Anderson 12

Edmund M Riely 12

Colin R Rowett 12

Gary C Brown 13

Howard E Griffith 13

Christopher V Conway 14

Francis J Dougherty 15

George C Talley Jr. 15

Pablo V Contreras 16

Daniel J Fitzgerald 17

Stanley R Zduniak 17

James E Mc Cafferty 18

Daniel A Quinley 18

Hector Sainz 18

John L Botelho 19

Ronald P Gorman Jr. 19

Gunther R Michaelis Jr. 20

Peter A Mueller 20

John J Angle 21

Christopher J Laneaux 21

Walter G Smigielski 21

Bernard L Gerlach 22

Donald J Baker 23

Michael P Burke 23

Christopher D Jones 23

Donald L Murren 23

Frederick Anthes 25

James L Patterson 25

William J Drolet Jr. 26

David R Douglas 27

Charles B Spiller 27

Ronny P Garcia 28

Jason M Goergen 28

Peter S Thielen 28

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FEBRUARY 2014

SUNDAY MONDAY TUESDAY WEDNESDAY THURSDAY FRIDAY SATURDAY

F E B R U A R Y Men’s Prayers

Breakfast at

St. Michaels Hall

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Appreciation

Breakfast

At St. Jerome

2 3

Giving History a Future!

Guest Speaker

Mr. Ezra Hill MSGT

USAF (RETIRED)

6:00 Pm

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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

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ANNIVERSARY

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Peninsula Catholic

Appreciation Dinner

7 8

Appreciation

Breakfast

At OLMC

9 10

Council Meeting,

preceded by Rosary

By 7:05 pm

11 12 13

Valentine’s Day

Dance

14

Adopt a Spot

15

16 17

Open House

Council 5480

WALTER POLLARD

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Birthday Knight

Doors open

by 6:45 pm

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Council Meeting,

preceded by Rosary

By 7:05 pm

1st. Degree

Exemplification

25

1st. Degree

Exemplification

at St. Joan of Arc,

Yorktown

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C u t a l o n g t h e d o t t e d l i n e a n d k e e p t h e c a l e n d a r a t h a n d t o a t t e n d o u r e v e n t s

SICK, RECOVERING & DECEASED

Brothers we ask for your prayers and support for Brothers in need of healing. We also ask for prayers for the deceased. If you are

aware of a Brother Knight or his family member in need of our prayers, contact Steve D’Urso or the Grand Knight.

SICK & RECOVERY: Emmet McNulty, James Buckman,

Jr., Leonard Waltz, Edward Rieke, Dale Cruz, Stephen

Jernigan (son of Dean), Cornelius Mitchell, Conner

Steele (son of Sean), Stan Zduniak, Steve D'Urso, Clair

and Ann Schwob, Howard Griffith, Scott Hart. yer (

DECEASED MEMBERS, RELATIVES AND FRIENDS:

NAMES WILL REMAIN ON LIST FOR ONE MONTH. PLEASE RENEW YOUR PRAYER REQUEST IF CONTINUED PRAYERS ARE DESIRED. CALL STEVE D’URSO (877-2189) OR

THE GRAND KNIGHT WITH REQUESTS OR QUESTIONS.

MARK THESE DEGREE DATES

1st Degree by 7:30pm, candidates report by 7pm:

February 25th @ 5480- Walter Pollard, Newport News February 26th @ 7469- St.Joan of Arc, Yorktown

2nd Degree by 7:30pm, candidates report by 7pm: 3rd Degree by 10am, candidates report by 9:15am:

March 25th @ 5480- Walter Pollard, Newport News April 12th @ 511- Mary, Star of the Sea, Hampton

Nocturnal Adoration

Come to Pray From 10 pm to 6 am

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KNIGHTLY EVENTS F E BRKNIGHTLY EVENTS F E BRKNIGHTLY EVENTS F E BRKNIGHTLY EVENTS F E BRUARYUARYUARYUARY

Sir Knights,

February is Black History Month, also known as African

in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom for remembrance of important people and

African diaspora. It is celebrated annually in the United States and Canada in February and the United Kingdom in October

On this occasion, in a limited space allotment, I would like to honor a highly respected group of airmen,

defend our country and the world in World War II:

The Tuskegee Airmen is the popular name of a group of African

formed the 332nd Fighter Group and the 477th Bombardment Group

The Tuskegee Airmen were the first African-American military aviators in the United States armed forces. During World War

II, African Americans in many U.S. states were still subject to the Jim Crow laws[ and the Ameri

segregated, as was much of the federal government. The Tuskegee Airmen were subjected to racial discrimination, both

within and outside the army. All black military pilots who trained in the United States (including five Haitians)

Moton Field and Tuskegee Army Air Field, located near Tuskegee, Alabama.

In all, 992 pilots were trained in Tuskegee from 1941 to 1946. 355 were deployed overseas, and 84 lost their lives in

accidents or combat. The toll included 68 pilots kill

and 32 captured as prisoners of war. The Tuskegee Airmen were credited by higher commands with the following

accomplishments:

1578 combat missions, 1267 for the Twelfth Air Force; 311

179 bomber escort missions, with a good record of protection, losing bombers on only seven missions and a total of only 27,

compared to an average of 46 among other 15AF P

112 enemy aircraft destroyed in the air, another 150 on the ground and 148 damaged.

Thank you for your service and sacrifice, may God bless you, your families and

the United States of America.

Color Corps Certification: On Saturday, January 25th 2014 at our Assembly home,55 Sir Knights from Fr. Bader Assembly and other Assemblies in the region

successfully complete the Color Corps training for Color Guards and Commanders.

Fourth Degree Corps Exemplars:

The Virginia District Fourth Degree Corps is looking for tale

replacements, for the Degree Corps. Please direct you inquiry to SK Wayne Gretencord, Degree Corps Captain:

[email protected]

Spring Fourth Degree Exemplification:

Recruitment does not stop, even in the Fourth Degree, Sir Knights please encourage your council buddies to sign up for the Sp

Degree Exemplification on Saturday April 26 at the new Holiday Inn Hotel in Roanoke, this is a full weekend event, unus

exemplification. Finalized details and information will be coming from District Master Cy Alba.

Fr. Michael J. Bader

FAITHFUL NAVIGATOR

SK Thai Nguyen

FAITHFUL FRIAR

Father Henry Diesta

FAITHFUL CAPTAIN

SK Harold Hairston

FAITHFUL PILOT

SK David Litzinger

FAITHFUL COMPTROLLER

SK Jon Sargent

FAITHFUL PURSER

SK Wilfred Wot

FAITHFUL SCRIBE

SK Rick Schirm

FAITHFUL ADMIRAL

SK Louis Federico

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, also known as African-American History Month in America, is an annual observance

in the United States, Canada, and the United Kingdom for remembrance of important people and events in the history of the


On this occasion, in a limited space allotment, I would like to honor a highly respected group of airmen,

defend our country and the world in World War II:

The Tuskegee Airmen is the popular name of a group of African-American pilots who fought in World War II. Formally, they

formed the 332nd Fighter Group and the 477th Bombardment Group of the United States Army Air Forces.

American military aviators in the United States armed forces. During World War

II, African Americans in many U.S. states were still subject to the Jim Crow laws[ and the American military was racially


within and outside the army. All black military pilots who trained in the United States (including five Haitians)

Moton Field and Tuskegee Army Air Field, located near Tuskegee, Alabama.


accidents or combat. The toll included 68 pilots killed in action or accidents, 12 killed in training and non


1578 combat missions, 1267 for the Twelfth Air Force; 311 for the Fifteenth Air Force


compared to an average of 46 among other 15AF P-51 groups

ther 150 on the ground and 148 damaged.

Thank you for your service and sacrifice, may God bless you, your families and

SK THAI NGUYEN

mbly home,55 Sir Knights from Fr. Bader Assembly and other Assemblies in the region

successfully complete the Color Corps training for Color Guards and Commanders.

The Virginia District Fourth Degree Corps is looking for talented Sir Knights to try out and be trained (once accepted) as Back

replacements, for the Degree Corps. Please direct you inquiry to SK Wayne Gretencord, Degree Corps Captain:

Recruitment does not stop, even in the Fourth Degree, Sir Knights please encourage your council buddies to sign up for the Sp

Degree Exemplification on Saturday April 26 at the new Holiday Inn Hotel in Roanoke, this is a full weekend event, unus

exemplification. Finalized details and information will be coming from District Master Cy Alba.

Fr. Michael J. Bader – 2430 Assembly Directory

FAITHFUL NAVIGATOR:

SK Thai Nguyen 232-0889

FAITHFUL FRIAR:

Father Henry Diesta 872-0705

FAITHFUL CAPTAIN:

SK Harold Hairston 877-1566

FAITHFUL PILOT:

SK David Litzinger 249-0649

FAITHFUL COMPTROLLER:

SK Jon Sargent 766-6293

FAITHFUL PURSER:

SK Wilfred Wotke 877-3316

FAITHFUL SCRIBE:

272-3576

FAITHFUL ADMIRAL:

Louis Federico 870-0573

FAITHFUL INNER SENTINEL

SK John Edwards

SK John Silva

FAITHFUL OUTER SENTINEL

SK Jim Kazmer

SK Marty Georgen

SK Ted Langevin

COLOR CORPS COMMANDER

SK Carroll Kelley

SICK OR DISTRESS:

SK Tony Merendino

TRUSTEES:

1 Yr – SK Bernie Gerlach

2 Yr – SK Kiet Nguyen

3 Tr - SK Chuck Olson

American History Month in America, is an annual observance

events in the history of the


On this occasion, in a limited space allotment, I would like to honor a highly respected group of airmen, valiantly fought to

American pilots who fought in World War II. Formally, they

of the United States Army Air Forces.

American military aviators in the United States armed forces. During World War

can military was racially


within and outside the army. All black military pilots who trained in the United States (including five Haitians) trained at


ed in action or accidents, 12 killed in training and non-combat missions



SK THAI NGUYEN - Faithful Navigator

mbly home,55 Sir Knights from Fr. Bader Assembly and other Assemblies in the region

nted Sir Knights to try out and be trained (once accepted) as Back-ups, not

Recruitment does not stop, even in the Fourth Degree, Sir Knights please encourage your council buddies to sign up for the Spring Fourth

Degree Exemplification on Saturday April 26 at the new Holiday Inn Hotel in Roanoke, this is a full weekend event, unusual for a Spring

FAITHFUL INNER SENTINEL:

876-8386

998-1995

FAITHFUL OUTER SENTINEL:

877-1822

874-1257

872-6751

COLOR CORPS COMMANDER:

877-4865

872-7113

SK Bernie Gerlach 877-0126

SK Kiet Nguyen 833-7943

Chuck Olson 867-7878

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COUNCIL 5480 WALTER POLLARD DIRECTORY

GRAND KNIGHT

David Li t z i n ge r 249 -0649

CHAPLAIN

Fr . Ca r l os Le rma 595 -0385

DEPUTY GRAND KNIGHT

Gab r i e l F ranco 877 -4423

CHANCELLOR

Dan R icha rd 594 -9241

WARDEN

Jona than Sa rgen t (703)304-3528

RECORDER

Rick Sch i rm 272 -3576

TREASURER

Ron Gorman (PSD) 930 -0311

FINANCIAL SECRETARY

Jes s i e Powe l l ( PGK) 595 -9305

ADVOCATE

Jos eph Drozdowsk i (FDD) 930 -3559

LECTURER

Marsha l l C la rke 930 -0118

TRUSTEES

John Edward s (PGK) 1 yr s 876 -8386

Ca r ro l l Ke l l ey(PGK) 2Yrs 877 -4865

Ha ro ld K. Ha i r s t on (PGK) 877 -1566

GUARDS

Stan l ey Zdun i ak 249 -8341

Mike Creamer 873 -4172 Tony R ive ra 602 -4524

Robe r t DeBar t o lo 286 -4253

DIRECTORS & CHAIRMEN:

Member sh ip Direc tor /Admi ss ion s

Dan R icha rd 594 -9241

Re ten t ion

John Edward s (PGK) 876 -8386

KofC Fra terna l Bene f i t s Counse lor

Todd Cu r t i s 847 -9981

Program & Recrui tment Di rec tor

Gab r i e l F ranco 877 -4423

Church

Tom C la rk (OLMC) (469 ) 236 -1529

B i l l Al l en PGK(St . J e r ome) 342 -9971

Mike Lennartz (Queen of Peac e) 234 -0886

Marsha l l C la rke

(S t . Vinc en t ) 930 -0818

Voca t ions

Steve D’Urso 877 -2189

Keep Chr i s t in Chr i s tma s

James P . Hea ly (PGK) 867 -5145

Counc i l Di rec tor

Rick Sch i rm 272 -3576

Char i t i e s

J im Hook er 596 -4765

Newsle t ter Edi tor

Diego Zun iga 513 -8090

Web Master

John Edward s (PGK) 876 -8386

Communi ty

Lewi s S t okes (PGK) 872 -7840

Hea l th Serv i ce s

Len Ca ro t a (DD) 877 -6993

Pro -L i f e

Leona rd Wa l t z 596 -9308

Cul ture o f L i f e

Harold Ha i r s t on 877 -1566

Adopt-A-Spo t

Ted Langevin 872 -6751

KOVAR

Diego Zuniga (Food Lion) 513 -8090

George Hart (Ft Eustis) 874 -7363

Lowell (Jessie) Powell (OLMC) 595 -9305

Carroll Kelley (St Jerome) 877 -4865

Fami ly

Robe r t DeBar t o lo 286 -4253

Widows & Orphans

Tony Merend ino (PFN) 872 -7113

Youth

Kelwyn D’Sou za 867 -6630

Boy Scout L ia i son

Jon Sa rgen t (703)304-3528

Nocturna l Adora t ion

David Mazary 881 -9332

In Case o f I l lne ss , B i r th or Dea th

Steve D’Urso 877 -2189

5480 CLUB, INC.

Pres id en t

J es s i e Powe l l ( PGK) 595 -9305

Vi ce Pres i d en t


S ec re t a ry Tom C la rk (469)236-1529

Trea su re r

Jos eph Drozdowsk i 930 -3559 Gra n d K n i gh t


Fa i t h f u l N a v ig a t o r Tha i Nguyen (PGK) 232 -0889

Pa s t Pre s i d en t

Lewi s S t okes 872 -7840

D i rec t o rs :

Bern i e Ge r lach (PGK) 877 -0126 R ick Sch i rm (3 Yrs . ) 272 -3576

John C lemen t s (2 Y rs . ) 595 5083

J im Kazmer (2 Y rs . ) 877 -1822 Frank Humpry (1 Y rs . ) 877 1820

Marsha l l C la rke (1 Y rs . ) 930 -0818


C h a i rmen :

Bui ld ing & Grounds Jona than Sa rgen t (703)304-3528

Lounge Manage r

Jos eph Drozdowsk i (FDD) 930 -3559 Ren t a l Agen t

Bern i e Ge r lach (FDD) 877 -0126 Ki t ch en Manage r

Lewi s S t okes (PGK) 872 -7840

Gra n d K n i gh t De l eg a t e


Pa s t Gra n d K n i gh t De l eg a te Harold Ha i r s t on 877 -1566

Al t e rn a t e G.K . De l eg a t e

Jes s i e Powe l l ( PGK) 595 -9305 Al t e rn a t e P .G.K . De l eg a t e

J im Hea ley (PGK) 867 -5145

Di s t r i c t # 5 Dep u t y Tha i Nguyen (DD) 232 -0889

Di s t r i c t # 5 Wa rd en

Kenny Kyle (PGK) 874 -3757 Di s t r i c t N o mi n a t o r

Jos eph Drozdowsk i 930 -3559

Al t e rna t e Di s t r i c t N o mi n a t o r Kenny Kyle (PGK) 874 -3757

T h i s p ub l i c a t i o n i s f o r t h e i n f o rma t i o n o f Wa l t e r Po l l a r d Co unc i l 5 4 80 memb e r s a nd d o e s n o t n e c e s s a r i l y r e f l e c t t he v i ews o f S u p r eme Co unc i l ,

Kn i g h t s o f C o l umb u s , o r C o unc i l , j u r i s d i c t i o n o f f i c e r s

FRATERNAL YEAR 2013-2014

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