Issue Number 0212

December 2002

Grand Knight’s Report 
By George Coseo

 

Brothers,

 

Inserted in this Knightly News you found an envelope for KC Charities with our council return address sticker.  In the past KC Charities of Florida requested you return your donations directly to them.  This year they have requested the councils collect the donations, record them and forward the contributions to them.  This will ensure that our council will receive credit for all of our member's contributions.  In the past many members failed to complete the envelope flap with the information requested for the proper council to receive credit for the donation.  This year KC Charities has set a goal to raise $250,000.00.  Crisis pregnancies and battered women and children are and should be a concern of every Knight and family.  KC Charities has developed the "Lifesaver" Award for every person who contributes $100.00 or more.  They will receive a "Lifesaver" lapel pin, have their name included on a special scroll to be presented at our convention and their picture displayed on our Lifesaver collage at the convention.  Please be as generous as you can to this program and return the envelope with your donation as soon as possible.

November will be a busy month.  We will be cooking a barbecue on Sunday November 24th at Christ the King Church as they celebrate the 10th anniversary of their tithing program. So all cooks and helpers please note the date.  We are counting on you!! 

 

Our annual memorial mass for our deceased Brother Knights will be held on Tuesday, November 24th at the Council Hall.  Ceremony will commence with mass at 7:00 PM followed by the candle lighting ceremony.  Please plan to attend.

 

On Saturday, November 30th, we will host a reception for our new Supreme Director Dennis J. Stoddard at Christ the King Parish Hall.  Details appear elsewhere in the Knightly News.  See you there.  As always Thanksgiving is a time for all to give thanks for the blessings we receive.  There is still much unrest and uncertainty in the world.  We should all take time to thank God for our families, our friends, our country and our freedom.  Carol and I wish all of you a Blessed and Happy Thanksgiving.

 

Peace to all.

George

 

Knight / Family of the Month

Knight of the Month October 2002

Jim Bonitatibus

 

Family of the Month October 2002

Dennis & Debra Scobie

 

Chaplains Message 
by Monsignor Danaher

 

 Dear Brothers and Sisters

Greetings with love!

 

November we think of all Saints and All Souls. Our goal in life is to become a Saint because all the people in heaven are Saints. The poor souls in Purgatory cannot help themselves to get released; we can help them. How? By attending Mass. Every mass we attend we can pray for our loved ones and those who have no one to pray for them. It could be our Mom, Dad, Brother, Sister, Relative, or friend we are helping. They all are saying to you please listen and go to an extra mass a week for me. Can you do that? Sure you can! It is a matter of just doing it.

 

Love and Peace,

Msgr. Mortimer Danaher

 

RIGHT TO LIFE

 

By far, the number one killer and the most common surgical procedure in America, in so-called women clinics is abortion! These clinics are less regulated than veterinary clinics,

 

1.  Abortion                   1,200,000

2. Heart Disease            725,790

3. Cancer                     537,390

4. Stroke                       159,877

5. Pulmonary Disease    110,637

6. Accidents                  92,191

7. Pneumonia & Flu       88,383

8. Diabetes                   62,332

9. Suicide                     29,725

10. Nephritic Syndrome 25,570

11. Kidney Disease       24,765

14. HIV (AIDS)              22,260

 

REFERENCE MATERIAL; Statistics provided by the Centers for Disease Control, Human Life International & Planned Parenthood, 1997.

Are we working on a cure for the biggest killer?

 

K’CEE’s Korner

by Wanda Martin, K’CEE’s President

 

At the September 14th K'Cees meeting we discussed our plans for our December Christmas Charity Dinner/Dance.  We are having a drawing, which is our main money raiser to help needy families.   Plan ahead to attend our December 14th Christmas social held at Christ the King Church hall.  Make your reservations as soon as possible.

Our next meeting will be Tuesday, November 26, 2002,7:00 P.M. in the Knights of Columbus Hall. That night will be the candlelight service and Mass (depending on the availability of a priest) for deceased Knights. 

If you have moved or have a new telephone number please, contact Wanda Martin or Rosemary Shami; also please give us your month and day of you birthday.

 

See you all next month.                             

God bless & bon appetite, Wanda 

 

From the Financial Secretary

by Don Thompson

 

Dues notices for the year 2003 will be in the mail on or about November 1st.  Please note that we are returning to the calendar year billing.  We tried to go to the fiscal year billing cycle but it was difficult to do in that the 2003 membership cards were not available in July when dues were due.

It is also time for anyone who wishes to be a newsletter sponsor to send in his or her check.  Newsletter sponsorship is $10.00 per person per year.  Thus if a husband and wife both wish to be sponsors; it would cost $20.00.  Please mail these checks to me (Don Thompson) at 5314 Coppedge Ave.  The zip is 32277.

The requests for donations to K.C. Charities are included in this newsletter.  If you wish to donate to K.C. Charities please send a separate check to the hall in the enclosed envelope.  Please do not mail them to me.

 

Thanks for your attention and cooperation,

Don

 

Congratulations Reception

 

There will be a Congratulation Reception for Dennis Stoddard on his new appointment as the Supreme Director. The honor bestowed up on Dennis surpasses the high office of State Deputy that he previously held. We are very proud of Dennis.  Everyone is invited and welcome.  The reception details are as follows:

 

Where: Christ the King Social Hall

Date:  Saturday, November 30, 2002

Time: 7:00 p.m.

 

Hors d’oeuvres, wine and soft drinks will be provided; BYOB

R.S.V.P is required by November 20th, 2002. Contact Gino at 904-725-5901 or E-Mail grocca@bellsouth.net

Please, no regrets!!!!!  

 

ANNUAL MEMORIAL MASS

 

Nov 26, 2002   7 PM Council Hall

Invitations will be mailed to families of our deceased members. RSVP to Ralph Mosley

744 9522.

 

 

RENDERING PECUNIARY AID

 

The month of November in the Knights of Columbus is traditionally the time during which we remember our deceased Brother Knights -those who have gone on to their eternal reward.

 

Our thoughts also turn, naturally, to those who our Brother Knights have left behind their widows and children. These are the same people, though of a different generation, who occupied Father McGivney's thoughts in 1882 when he founded the order.

The first two reasons listed on our charter for the establishment of the Knights of Columbus are;” rendering pecuniary aid to its members, their families and beneficiaries of members and rendering mutual aid and assistance to the sick, disabled and needy members and their families”.

 

My position as a field agent for the Order has evolved from those principles. I am here to help you plan financial security-both for yourself and for those who you may leave behind. I am not here to sell you insurance because you might die and be a part of our remembrances next November. I am here to sell you insurance because someone else might live…and I think you love that someone and would like her to continue to live with dignity. 

 

It's not a pretty thought, but picture the first November your loved ones will spend without you. How does it look?

Call me today for an appointment .I want to here from you.

Your Knights of Columbus Insurance

Agent Jim 'Bonnie” Bonitatibus PH: 744-5426

 

Jim Bonitatibus

(904) 744-5426

 

For Hall access call:

Ralph Mosley                 744-9522

Jim Middleton                743-3953

Larry Turner                  721-3213

Troupe Turner               721-3213

Grand Knight                 724-9585

 

Remember of our Brothers and Sisters in your Prayers.

 

REMEMBER IN OUR PRAYERS ALL THE SICK BROTHERS AND SISTERS IN OUR OUNCIL FAMILY AND FOR THOSE WHO ARE IN NEED OF FOOD AND SHELTER. 

 

Cmdr. John Fitzgerald

Felix Basile

Joan Frankenberger (Tom Heusinger's Aunt)

Pat Zurn, (Mike Yarborough's Aunt)

 

 

Please call Tom Heusinger 641-6537 or Gerry Kistka 396-9897 if you wish to submit names for our prayer list.     

                       

New Year's Dance

 

There will be a New Year's dance at the Council Hall / 6030 Expressway.    Seating is limited so make your reservations now.   There will be a DJ & Breakfast.  The activities will take place from 9PM - 1AM.  Contact R. Mosley or J. Middleton

 

ACA News November

 

One project leads to another, but we do see the end in sight. The TV's have been installed and the wall is down and I hope to have the Accordion Door installed by the middle of November. This will give us room for dinners, dances and so forth. I understand an open house and a New Years dance is in the works. The goal of the ACA is to make this hall meet our members’ needs.

 

Ralph Mosley

ACA President

 

 

Knightly News Sponsors

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Felix Basile

Ward  Berkey

Grace Berkey

Jim Bonitatibus PGK

Mary Bonitatibus

Chuck Brendler

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Frank Broome PGK

Clarence Casterlin

Dolly Casterlin

Carol Coseo

George Coseo

Albert J. Ferraro

Butch Ferrizzi PGK

Bernadette Ferrizzi

John Fitzgerald

Ruth Fitzgerald

Bill Garrett

Elvira Guggisberg

Ceil H. Kulas

Joe  Loughlin PGK

Nancy Loughlin

Jesse C. Morgan

Inge L. Morgan

Jim Middleton PGK

Mary Ann MiddletonDavid Mueller

Francis E. Prescott

Helen P. Prescott

Antoine Shami

Rosemary Shami

Elias Shami

Diane Shami

Darwin “Bud” Stiles

Margaret Stiles

Charles Strauss

Genie Strauss

Russell Strauss PGK

Robin Strauss

Patricia Thomas

Donald Thompson

Joanne Thompson

Carol Kelly Tompkins

Roger Tompkins

Troupe Turner

Larry Turner

Jim Varnell

Marta Varnell

Al Williams

Michael  Yarborough

Margaret Yarborough

Stanley Zaleski

 

Submissions to the Newsletter

Any handwritten input for the newsletter should be sent to Jim Middleton by the 18th of the month. Information on diskette or E-Mail can be sent to Tom or Gerry by the 22nd of the month.

Tom Heusinger 641-6537

email: heuy@aol.com

Ralph Mosley 744-9522

email: mosley@mediaone.net

Gerry Kistka 396-9897

email: gerry.kistka@power.alstom.com

Newsletter Information

 

Since this is “your newsletter” you, the members, must send in any information that you would like published.  We can only put in information that we receive along with filler material.  This can include birthdays, parties, good works, etc.  Please send your items in so that they can be transmitted to the general membership.  E-mail, faxes or even phone calls will work very well.

 

BOWLING NEWS   2002

 

The Knights bowling league is in full swing. Bowling is at Jax Lanes Grove Park. We bowl every Wednesday night at 9:00 PM.  Three man teams - join us for some fun and recreation. 

For more information about our Knights Men's Bowling league please contact Ralph Mosley - League president at 744-9522, Tom Heusinger -Vice President at 641-6537 or Ray Stacy  - Secretary/Treasurer at 743-7035.

 

Annual Council Golf Tournament

 

December 7th

Mill Cove Golf Course

Captains Choice format

$55.00/Player

Entry Fee includes: basket of balls, green fee and cart, and dinner

Hole Sponsors available $150.00/hole

Corporate Sponsors $800.00 includes 4 players golf fees.

Please contact Jim Bonitatibus at 744-5426 for details and entry forms.

 

 FOURTH DEGREE KNIGHTS NEWS

 

Ponce de Leon Assembly # 0152

Al Martin (744-4302)

Meetings are the 3rd Thursday of each month at Immaculate Conception Church at 8 PM

 

Holy Trinity Assembly # 2368

Butch Ferrizzi (641-3643)

Meetings are the 1st Tuesday of each month at Blessed Trinity Church 7:30 PM
 

 

 Council Officers Directory
 

Chaplain

Msgr. Mortimer Danaher

996-0724

Treasurer

Charles Strauss

721-1030

Two Year Trustee

Butch Ferrizzi

641-3643

Grand Knight

George Coseo

724-9585

Recorder

Dennis Scobie

723-3977

One Year Trustee

Al Williams

743-3324

Deputy Grand Knight

Mike Yarborough

724-8983

Outside Guard

Pat Bianco PGK

743-4999

Lecturer

Jim Bonitatibus

744-5426

Chancellor

Steve Bell

743-8345

Inside Guards

Bob Knutsen

743-2354

John Morrissey

744-6843

District Deputy

Tom Claudio

781-4110

Warden

Gregory Bell

565-1395

Advocate

Mike Capizzi PGK

744-9482

Insurance Agent

James Bonitatibus

744-5426

Financial Secretary

Donald Thompson

743-2109

Three Year Trustee

Pat Bianco

743-4999

K Cee President

Wanda Martin

744-4302