Release Archive
For
Immediate Release - 12/31/05
Memo: State Deputy
Dear Brother Knights and Ladies,
I have been asked to clear up a misunderstanding
concerning this email. I resigned from Wedbush Morgan
Securities after 20 years with the firm and the same day
started a new career with Sanders Morris Harris Group. I
have not left the Knights of Columbus and I am still
working with all the State Officers, District Deputies,
Grand Knights, State Directors and Chairman, General
Insurance Agents and Field Agents, Past State Deputies,
and All Brother Knights and their Ladies in the State.
It is my Sincere hope that all have a Blessed a Happy
New Year!
Sincerely,
Wayne Bieniasz State Deputy.
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For
Immediate Release - 12/15/05
Brother Knights & Ladies, If anyone needs
to contact the State Deputy, Wayne Bieniasz, please
contact him at home. His e-mail is: ezbenez@cox.net
FYI, Brother Wayne Bieniasz is no longer at Wedbush
Morgan, he is pursuing a new opportunity.
Vivat Jesus, State Council
For
Immediate Release - 12/15/05
Articles and pictures for the
"Silver Knight" are due now
Brothers and Sisters, Lets get serious! It's
time to toot your horn for the Knights of Columbus! It's
time for the "Silver Knight." With all
the Good-works by Nevada Councils, Assemblies, and Ladies
Auxiliaries throughout the State, articles and pictures
should be easy to come up with. Articles and
pictures for the "Silver Knight" are due now,
and should be submitted to the State Public Relations
Chairman, Patrick Sullivan As Soon As Possible.
No articles will be accepted after January 15, 2006.
Vivat Jesus,
Patrick Sullivan,
State PR Chairman
kofcpat@earthlink.net
For
Immediate Release - 12/6/05
Divine Mercy Hour of Prayer program for
December
The Divine Mercy Hour of Prayer program will be held
at:
Our Lady of Wisdom Byzantine Catholic Church
2120 Lindell Road & O'Bannon, Las Vegas
7:00 p.m. December 14, 2005
The event is open to everyone, and we encourage all
brother Knights to bring their family and friends to this
Hour of Prayer.
John Galvin
State Church Director
For
Immediate Release - 12/6/05
Soccer Challenge 2005 - Winners
Winners of Knights of Columbus Soccer Challenge 2005
Nevada State Council
Boys 10 no entry / Boys 11 no entry / Boys 12
Mark Swayze Council 9899
Boys 13 Gavin Gunawardena Council 9899 / Boys 14
Erik Villanueva Council 9899
Girls 10 Arelie Moreno Council 9899 / Girls 11
Denise Alers Council 9899
Girls 12 Madison McDonald Council 3741 / Girls 13
no entry
Girls 14 Cynthia Schneider Council 3741
Respectfully Submitted, Dave Briggs State Youth Dir.
For
Immediate Release - 12/6/05
New council formed - St. Ann's of the
Comstock Council 13924, Dayton, NV
IT IS OFFICIAL
District IV of the Knights of Columbus in Nevada is
proud to announce that a new council has been formed
today(11/30/05.)
St. Ann's of the Comstock Council 13924 has been
established at St. Ann's Parish in Dayton, Nevada. The
members at St. Ann's have been, for the past two years, a
round table of Council 4781 in Carson City.
Congratulations to Brother Tony Stephenson and all the
Knights in Dayton for there outstanding efforts to make
this all possible. We look forward to taking your
place at the Winter Meeting this weekend.
Rick Fambrini District IV Deputy
For
Immediate Release - 11/28/05
First Saturday Mass for December
Dear Brother Knights and Ladies,
I invite you to attend the First Saturday Mass this
coming Saturday Morning (December 3rd)
9:00 a.m. at St. Francis of Assisi (Chapel, St. Rose
Dominican Hospital,
Siena Campus - 3001 St. Rose Parkway.) Henderson, NV.
Fraternally,
Wayne Bieniasz SD
For
Immediate Release - 11/28/05
Pro-Life Mass for November
Dear Brother Knights and Ladies,
I invite you to attend the Pro-Life Mass to be held
at St Bridget's Catholic Church, this
Tuesday, November 29th at 6:00 PM. The church is
located on the corner of 14th Street and Stewart.
The Mass will be followed by a soup and salad supper
provided by the Knight's and their Ladies.
Fraternally,
Wayne Bieniasz SD
For
Immediate Release - 11/25/05
2nd and 3rd Degree exemplification -
Update!
Since a 1st, 2nd and 3rd Degree exemplification was
held in Elko on Nov 12th, the original schedule has been
changed. Originally exemplifications were scheduled
in Elko on March 11th -- the schedule has been changed
-- a 2nd & 3rd Degree is scheduled in Pahrump
on that date with DD#6 (Lee Sandoval) being the Host
District Deputy and Our Lady of the Valley Council
10780 the hosting Council. The West Las Vegas
Teams have been assigned to perform the ceremonies with
PSD David Strait as the C.O.
Thanks,
Gene St Mary, PSD
For
Immediate Release - 11/17/05
Soccer Challenge 2005
Notice to all District Deputies, Grand Knights,
Council Youth Directors & Council Program Directors:
If you are conducting a Soccer Challenge in your
Council or District please let me know where and when and
the date and time. All winners of the different age
groups must be submitted to Supreme by Dec.15, 2005 in
order to be considered for International
championship. So please fax your forms of your
winners to me no later than Dec 10th, 2005. So I
have time to tabulate the overall winners.
Thanks for your cooperation in advance. I have not
heard from any Council to date.
Dave Briggs
State Youth Dir.
fax # 702-387-7834
Cell# 702-283-3571
Email DMBPI@AOL.COM
For
Immediate Release - 11/16/05
2nd & 3rd Degree November 26th - N. Las
Vegas Cancelled/Postponed
Brothers,
It is with deep regret that the Second and Third degree
that has been proposed for November 26th, 2005 at St.
James Catholic church has been Cancelled/Postponed due to
Many Family committments both in and out of town. I thank
all the brothers that worked to make this degree a
reality.
The present plan is to find a location in mid January to
re-schedule this 2nd & 3rd Degree. Hopefully, with
extra time this will allow all candidates, performers,
hosting council a change to better organize for this 2nd
and 3rd degree. I will provide a update schedule and time
as reservations are completed.
Thank you all for your cooperation, understanding,
and support in the matter.
Happy Holidays and God Bless !
Vivat Jesus !
D5D Robert McNamara
For
Immediate Release - 11/6/05
2nd & 3rd Degree
November 26th - N. Las Vegas
Second and a Third Degree: Saturday,
November 26th, 2005.
The degrees will be held at St. James the Apostle
Catholic Church Parish Hall, located at 1920 North Matin
Luther King Blvd., North Las Vegas, NV.
District 5 Councils(5448, 9437, 9899, 13392, 13456) will
be supporting our host "Holy Apostles Council
12543".
Second Degree
Candidates show up time: 10:00 AM
Start Time Second Degree: 10:30 AM
Location: St. James the Apostle Parish Hall.
Note: Candidates minimum
dress is shirt, tie, and dress slacks.
Third Degree
Candidates Show up time: 11:30 PM
Start time for Third Degree: 12:00 PM
Location: St. James the Apostle Parish Hall
Note: Candidates minimum
dress is shirt, tie, and dress slacks.
Financial Secretaries are to send me certified lists of
eligible candidates for the Second degree and for the
Third degree by November 22th, 2005.
Mass: To be announced
No Host Refreshments commence 5:30 PM at St. James the
Apostle Catholic Church Parish Hall, located at 1920
North Matin Luther King Blvd., North Las Vegas, NV.
Banquet commence 6:30 PM at St. James the Apostle
Catholic Church Parish Hall, located at 1920 North Matin
Luther King Blvd., North Las Vegas, NV.
State Council will pay for the candidates dinner only.
The Guest Dinner price is $ 15.00.
Reservations : RSVP No later than November 21th, 2005 to
District 5 Deputy Robert McNamara (702)505-5052 or
E-Mail: district5@cox.net
I would like to Thank all the Worthy State Officers,
District Deputies, Grand Knights, Financial Secretaries,
Degree Captains, Degree performers, and finally, the
Members of the Councils in Southern Nevada in advance for
their understanding, cooperation, support and hospitality
in this 2nd & 3rd Degree with short notice and on a
holiday weekend.
Brothers, because of the date of degree there is a need
for degree performers to fill the roles of the second
& third degree. If you are available, please notify
myself or your degree captains. Thank you for your
support and cooperation in this matter.
Vivat Jesus!
District 5 Deputy
Robert McNamara
For
Immediate Release - 11/6/05
Devine Mercy Hour of Prayer for November
Dear Brother Knights and Ladies,
I invite you to attend the Devine Mercy Hour of Prayer
for November.
Date: November 9, 2005 (Wednesday)
Location: Our Lady of Wisdom Byzantine Catholic Church -
2120 Lindell Road, Las Vegas
Time: 7:00 p.m.
State Chaplain, Rt. Rev. Francis Vivona will host the
November celebration of the The Devine Mercy Hour of
Prayer program. The event is open to everyone, and we
encourage all brother Knights to bring family and
friends.
Please join us at Our Lady of Wisdom for this very
inspiring event.
Vivat Jesus,
Wayne Bieniasz SD
For
Immediate Release - 11/1/05
First Saturday Mass for November
Dear Brother Knights and Ladies,
I invite you to attend the First Saturday Mass this
coming Saturday Morning (November 5th) 9:00 a.m. at Our
Lady Of Wisdom Byzantine Catholic Church, 2120 Lindell
Rd. Las Vegas, NV.
Fraternally, Wayne Bieniasz SD
For
Immediate Release - 11/1/05
Dear Brother Knights, this is to let you know that my
computer crashed one week ago today. I have to buy a new
computer and reestablish my email. Please let my Brother
Knights know that they can reach the State
Council by phone, through any of the State
Officer's, or have them call me at my office.
Thank You,
Wayne Bieniasz, SD
For
Immediate Release - 11/1/05
Brothers, There appears to be a Misunderstanding of
the Proposed 2nd & 3rd degree for November 5, 2005
for Mesquite, NV.. This proposed degree was cancelled
months ago due to No Facility available. Attempts have
been made to reschedule at other dates and Locations, but
No success.
Attempts are still undergoing to reschedule
at other dates and Locations. An update notice will be
sent as soon as another 2nd & 3rd degree is
finalized.
Vivat Jesus !
D5D Robert McNamara
For
Immediate Release - 11/1/05
Brother Knights, The City of Las Vegas, is sponsoring
a parade specifically for the Vietnam Veteran, who has
never had a parade to honor his/her service during that
terrible divisive war. This parade can help bring
closure to those who served honorably during that
horrific time frame. All Veterans of any war are
welcome to come and salute your Brother Knights and other
Veterans of the Vietnam war.
Any Vietnam veteran will be allowed to march. The
Elk's Club of North Las Vegas have invited the Knights of
Columbus to march with them. The meeting place on
11 Nov 05 at 09:00 hours, will be at 4th St. and
Gass. The uniform of the day can be a Vietnam cap,
Beret, or similar head covering, and a Knight's of
Columbus shirt or jacket.
Vivat Jesus!
Fraternally,
John W. Galvin
State Cchurch Director
For
Immediate Release - 10/31/05
Keep Christ in Christmas -
Posters/Billboard
I have just finished speaking to Ms. Starr Peterson of
LAMAR ADVERTISING. Ms. Peterson told me that LAMAR
ADVERTISING WOULD NOT BE ABLE TO HANG THE POSTER DUE TO
LACK OF SITE AVAILABILITY this year. This is due to an
extremely large volume of Christmas orders received
during the months of July and August.
This means if you decide to order a poster from
CREATIVE MEDIA in Chattanooga, TN., you will have to find
your own company to hang the poster and of course pay for
it yourself.
Mickey McGuire
Chairman
For
Immediate Release - 10/27/05
New Columbian Squires - St. Padre Pio
Circle #4992
New Columbian Squires Circle was formed at St. Francis
of Assisi Parish, Henderson, NV. on October 9,
2005. Eleven young men, 10 to 15 years of age, were
invested by the Counselors, GK, DGK, and Chancellor
of Council #13456. The new squires elected
their first officers, and the council had pizzas
delivered to celebrate this day.
The Circle is now the second active Circle in the
State. St. Padre Pio Circle #4992, join St
Maximilian Kolbe Circle 4165 at St. Joseph Husband of
Mary Parish, Council 10442.
Bill Beck, GK 13456 & Nevada State Columbian
Squires Chairman
For
Immediate Release - 10/25/05
Brother Knights, Below are the upcoming Spiritual
Events beginning with TONIGHT'S PRO-LIFE MASS. Hope all
and their families will attend.
October 25 - Pro-Life Mass will be held at St
Bridget's Catholic Church. The church is located on
the corner of 14th St and Stewart at 6:00 P.M. The
Mass will be followed by a soup and salad supper provided
by the Knight's and their Ladies.
November 5 -The first Saturday Mass will be held at 9:00
A.M. at Our Lady of Wisdom Byzantine Catholic
Church, 2120 Lindell Road and O'Bannon
November 9 - The Devine Mercy Hour of Prayer will be held
a 7:00 P.M. at Our Lady of Wisdom Catholic Church, 2120
Lindell Road and O'Bannon. The Icon of The Divine
Mercy will be displayed.
John W. Galvin
State Church Director
For
Immediate Release - 10/23/05
IT OFFICIAL... WE HAVE A NEW COUNCIL IN
NORTHERN NEVADA!!!
Congratulations and Welcome to "Saint Robert
Bellarmine Council 13897"
St. Robert Bellarmine Parish in Fernley, Nevada.
Instituted by District Deputy #1, SK and Brother Chuck
Baker on Saturday, October 15.
Pastor Robert Chorey
Charter Council Officers for 13897 will
be:
Chaplain – Rev Thomas Cronin (retired)
Charter Grand Knight – Brother Robert
"Bob" Wallace
Financial Secretary – Willard "Bill"
Bushard
Field Agent – Russ Fromherz, FICF
A nomination list of the remaining
Charter Officers will be presented at the Council’s
1st Council meeting, Thursday, November 3, 2005.
Council 13897 officially started with 30
members, with a number of transfers and re-admissions to
take place in the next couple of weeks.
Congratulations should also go to Brother Bill Bushard,
who served as Roundtable coordinator for the last two
years. It was Brother Bill’s dedication that kept
this Roundtable to Council on track. We shouldn’t
forget the Fernley Roundtable’s Host Council,
Ponderosa Council 4928 of Holy Cross Parish in Sparks,
under the leadership of Grand Knight Paul Matteoni.
Others that should be recognized are Former District
Deputy, Brother Mike Swedowski, PGK Marvin Cochran, Field
Agent Russ Fromherz, and Past NCD Brother Joe Garcia. A
bit of history, Brother Joe was Nevada’s New Council
Development Chairman in the early 90’s, when then
Pastor Father Tony Vercellone (now of Las Vegas)
requested the Knights to organize in Fernley. It took a
few years for this growing area to be large enough to
support a Council. It has now happened!!
Congratulations and welcome notes,
letters, cards, or e-mails can be sent to:
Knights of Columbus Council 13897
C/O Robert "Bob" Wallace
758 Tamsen Rd Fernley, NV 89408
e-mail: rrsur@Juno.com
As most Grand Knights and Council
officers know, it takes money to operate a Council. A new
council doesn't have any money in the bank, except for a
$200 gift from Supreme. As a new Council, a gift of money
and/or items can always be used. Please consider this
Nevada Tradition for new councils, at your next Council
business meeting.
Fraternally Yours;
SK and Brother Russell Fromherz, FICF-PGK
Knights of Columbus Insurance and Benefits Field Agent
Local: (775) 746-0518 / Rural: (800) 774-0518
e-mail: RussKofC@Juno.com
For
Immediate Release - 10/23/05
2005 – 2006 Midterm Meeting
The 2005 – 2006 Midterm Meeting will be held
in Reno December 3, 2005 at the Reno Hilton Hotel
The Orientation meeting and Banquet will be in the
Sierra Room and the McKinley Room. Both are located on
the second floor mezzanine.
For room reservations call the Reno Hilton at
800-648-5080 Use Knights of Columbus group code
#KNGC5 Group rates are $59 (+tax) for Friday
(12/2/05) and Saturday (12/3/05)
Room reservations must be made by November
6, 2005 to get the group rate. Reservations
made after that will be based on availability.
Check-in is 3:00pm and check out is 11:00am
*****
SOUTHWEST AIRLINES SPECIAL LAS VEGAS TO RENO $44 EACH
WAY HURRY -- SPECIAL ENDS 10/31 -- FLIGHTS ARE LIMITED
*****
Schedule for Saturday December 3, 2005
All events will be either in the Sierra Room or McKinley
Room
6:30am Continental Breakfast (by donation) 7:00am
MEETING STARTS 9:00am 10 minute break Noon Lunch ($12 per
person) 3:00pm Adjourn meeting 5:00pm Mass 6:00pm No host
cocktails 7:00pm Banquet ($30 per person)
Ladies breakfast at Chevys 9:00 am
Lunch and Banquet reservations MUST BE MADE by
November 25, 2005 Make reservations with Paul Dendary,
State Secretary at 702-871-6768 or pdendary@cox.net
For
Immediate Release - 10/23/05
Pro-Life Mass for October
Dear Brother Knights and Ladies,
I invite you to attend the Pro-Life Mass to be held
at St Bridget's Catholic Church, this Tuesday, October
25th at 6:00 PM. The church is located on the corner of
14th Street and Stewart. The Mass will be followed
by a soup and salad supper provided by the Knight's and
their Ladies.
Fraternally,
Wayne Bieniasz SD
For
Immediate Release - 10/21/05
Last 10 Days to Contribute to State
Council Hurricane Katrina Relief Fund. All
Contributions must be submitted to the State Secretary by
October 31st.
On Sept. 2, State Deputy Wayne Bieniasz
announced that the Nevada State Council established a
Relief Fund for the next 60 days by Brother Knights and
their Families for Brother Knights and their Families
whom are Victims of Hurricane Katrina. The
response by Nevada Councils, and Assemblies has been
genuine. Thank you... The State Secretary will have a
report on the total contributions after the 60 days
period of the Katrina Relief Fund effort. There
are only 10 Days remaining for Councils, Assemblies,
Knights and their families and others to make a
contribution. One hundred percent of contributions will
go directly to hurricane relief, and all donations to
Knights of Columbus Charities are tax-deductible.
To Contribute make checks payable to:
Knights of Columbus Charities USA, Inc. (indicate
Hurricane KATRINA Relief) and send them to:
Paul Dendary, State Secretary
Nevada State Council
2419 Balgavies Court
Henderson, NV 89044-8764
Our Worthy State Secretary will issue a receipt
for each donation. The donations will be forwarded to
Knights of Columbus Charities. In this way, our
State Council and Supreme Council will better understand
the level of donations from the Councils and Assemblies
in our Nevada jurisdiction. Individual Donors are
invited to follow this same procedure. Receipts will be
issued by the State Council for any donation forwarded to
them. We also encourage each of our Knights to
contribute generously to the efforts being initiated by
your individual Parishes.
Vivat Jesus!
State Council
For
Immediate Release - 10/19/05
PRAYERS AND THOUGHTS FOR: BRUCE
JARZEN, PSD, MASTER, HISTORIAN, AND SECRETARY/TREASURER
FOR PAST STATE DEPUTIES ASSOCIATION
I just got off the phone with Brother Bruce. Most
of us know that he has not been well lately. Bruce has
informed me that he has had several attacks of FACIAL
ANGIOEDEMA. If you have been waiting for any
correspondence from Brother Bruce, please be
patient. As Brother Knights, we really need to
direct lots of prayers to our Founder, Fr. Michael J.
McGivney and ask that he heal one of his own. Our
thoughts are with his wife, Diana, and their four
boys. No phone calls, please, but send get well
cards to: Bruce Jarzen, 8808 Bologna Dr., Las
Vegas, NV 89117-1154.
MACEDONIO "CURLY" INIQUEZ, PRESIDENT
PAST STATE DEPUTIES ASSOCIATION
For
Immediate Release - 9/28/05
First Saturday Mass
Dear Brother Knights and Ladies,
I invite you to attend the First Saturday Mass this
coming Saturday Morning (October 1st)
9:00 a.m. at St. Peter the Apostle Church, 204 S. Boulder
Highway, Henderson, NV.
Fraternally, Wayne Bieniasz SD
For
Immediate Release - 9/27/05
Family of the Month
One of the easiest ways to acknowledge the efforts of
your brother knights and show your appreciation is to
remember to transmit the names of the Family of the Month
to The Supreme Council. Families are recognized and are
eligible to receive a statue from the monthly drawing.
For the month of July, 2005, only five (5) councils
submitted the names of their Family of the Month; namely,
#2828, #5693, #9899, #11029 and #13456.
HOWEVER! From Council # 11029----Congratulations to
the family of Virgil and LaDonna Birgen. Brother
Virgil’s Family was selected as a winner in
July…
VIVAT JESUS!
STATE COUNCIL
For
Immediate Release - 9/20/05
2nd & 3rd Degree Exemplification -
Reno
Schedule of Events:
Date: 8 October 2005
Place: Our Lady of the Snows, 1138 Wright Avenue, Reno
2nd Degree Registration: 11:00 am
Exemplification: 11:30 am
3rd Degree Registration: 12:30 pm
Exemplification: 1:00 pm
Mass: 5:00 pm at Our Lady of the Snows
Banquet: No host cocktails beginning at 6:00 pm with
dinner to follow
Cost: $15.00 per person; candidates dinners are
free.
Please make reservations with Jim Kelly, PGK
(775) 827-1901 or jimngbh@hotmail.com prior
to October 3rd.
Fraternally,
Gene St.Mary,
PSD,FM State Ceremonials Chairman
For
Immediate Release - 9/10/05
NEW LOCATION
First 2nd & 3rd Degree for the
Nevada Jurisdiction
I am pleased to announce the schedule for the first 2nd
& 3rd Degree for the Nevada
Jurisdiction.
The location has been moved to St. Viator's
Church and Hall in Las Vegas, Nevada.
The church is located at 2461 East Flamingo,
Eastern and East Flamingo.
The dress will be slacks and a shirt with a tie and dress
shoes.
The Schedule of Events is as follows:
Date: September 24, 2005
2nd Degree Registration: 9:00am
2nd Degree Start Time: 10:00am
3rd Degree Registration: 11:30am
3rd Degree Start Time: 12:00am
Mass: 4:00pm at St. Viator Church
No Host Cocktails: 5:00pm St Viator Hall
Banquet: 5:30pm St. Viator Hall
Price is $15.00 for guests, Candidates dinners are free.
Reservations: Please call State Secretary Paul Dendary
(702) 871-6768
Please have the reservations made for a head count by
September 19, 2005
Fraternally Yours in Christ Jesus,
Christopher D. West
District Deputy #7
For
Immediate Release - 9/6/05
We continue to pray for all the victims of Katrina.
I am doing articles for Knightline and Columbia and K of
C State, District
and Local councils involved in relief efforts. Please
forward any info you
have, including fund-raisers and councils housing
evacuees. I am
especially interested in direct aid efforts in the area
of the disaster,
including Knights who have gone into disaster area either
as citizens or
professional emergency personnel (cops, firemen, EMT,
etc.)
We are looking to highlight both the heroism and charity
of Knights, who
have always responded to their brothers and neighbors in
need.
deadline for my Knightline story is Friday, Sept. 9, so a
quick response is
requested.
Thank you very much.
Brian Caulfield
Managing Editor
Columbia Magazine
For
Immediate Release - 9/5/05
NEVADA STATE COUNCIL HURRICANE KATRINA RELIEF FUND
HOW TO CONTRIBUTE
Councils, and Assembles should make their checks
payable to:
Knights of Columbus Charities USA,
Inc.
(indicate Hurricane KATRINA Relief) and send
them to :
Paul Dendary, State Secretary
Nevada State Council
2419 Balgavies Court
Henderson, NV 89044-8764
Our Worthy State Secretary will issue a receipt for
each donation. The donations will be forwarded to Knights
of Columbus Charities.
In this way, our State Council and Supreme Council
will better understand the level of donations from the
Councils and Assemblies in our Nevada jurisdiction.
Individual Donors are invited to follow this same
procedure. Receipts will be issued by the State Council
for any donation forwarded to them.
We also encourage each of our Knights to contribute
generously to the efforts being initiated by your
individual Parishes.
Vivat Jesus,
State Council
For
Immediate Release - 9/3/05
Subject: Devine Mercy Hour of Prayer
Blessing
of the Icon and inauguration.
State Chaplain, Rt. Rev. Francis Vivona will host the
seasons first celebration of the The Devine Mercy Hour of
Prayer program at:
Our Lady of Wisdom Byzantine Catholic Church
2120 Lindell Road, Las Vegas
7:00 p.m. October 5, 2005
The event is open to everyone, and we encourage all
brother Knights to bring family and friends.
The Devine Mercy Hour of Prayer program will begin it's
official season on this day. The Icon will be
available to travel throughout the state, and we ask that
each council host at least one hour of prayer in your
home parish this year.
State Church Director John Galvin will coordinate the
effort and give advice and assistance to councils in
making program arrangements.
The program requires the participation of a priest, so we
ask that each Grand Knight or Council Church Director
speak to your chaplain and get his help to make
arrangements.
Please join us at Our Lady of Wisdom for this very
inspiring event.
Vivat Jesus,
State Council
For
Immediate Release - 9/2/05
Nevada State Council to Establish Relief
Fund
for Brother Knights and their Families whom are Victims
of Katrina
State Deputy Wayne Bieniasz has announced today (9/2/05,)
that the Nevada State Council is establishing a Relief
Fund by Brother Knights and their Families for Brother
Knights and their Families whom are Victims of Hurricane
Katrina.
The Relief Fund will be generated from
Brother Knights, their Families, councils and assemblies
in Nevada. Then distributed by the Nevada State Council
as a corporate body.
(Details on this campaign will be forth
coming.)
Grand Knights and Faithful Navigators are encouraged
to begin their respective council and assembly campaign
immediately.
Our thoughts and prayers are with these Victims of
Hurricane Katrina.
Father McGivney Founder of the Knights of Columbus,
pray for us.
Our Lady of Guadalupe Patroness of the Americas, pray for
us.
Fraternally,
Patrick Sullivan,
State Public Relations
kofcpat@earthlink.net
For
Immediate Release - 9/2/05
Knights of Columbus
makes unprecedented $2.5 million commitment to Katrina
relief.
Supreme Council will match contributions in excess of
$2.5 million made within 60 days.
NEW HAVEN, Conn. — The Knights of Columbus Supreme
Council has announced
the largest disaster relief effort in its history. The
Order has pledged a
minimum of $2.5 million in financial assistance and will
match any funds
beyond that donated to the Knights of Columbus Katrina
Relief Fund over the
next 60 days.
Of that money, $250,000
will be immediately distributed to Catholic
Charities in affected areas, and $1.25 million will be
used in the
immediate future to assist those displaced and made
indefinitely homeless.
An additional $1 million will be set aside and used to
rebuild the
estimated 130 Catholic schools destroyed or seriously
damaged by the storm
and its aftermath.
“We are asking all of
our councils and assemblies in the U.S. and
Canada to become active in this relief effort within 60
days either through
cash donations or volunteer efforts,” said Supreme
Knight Carl A. Anderson.
“We are also asking our members to support the
collection appeal of the
United States Council of Catholic Bishops, and are
looking into the
possibility of establishing a job bank for those
displaced.”
Many Knights of Columbus
in local councils near the affected areas
are volunteering their homes, council halls, and personal
time and supplies
to those affected. These efforts, local and national,
will expand in the
days ahead. Members of the Order in the US and Canada,
and the general
public are asked to donate to this effort.
Donors in the United
States should make checks payable to Knights of
Columbus Charities USA, Inc. and send them to: Knights of
Columbus
Charities USA, Inc., Gift Processing Center, PO BOX 9028,
Pittsfield, MA
01202-9028 Attn: Hurricane KATRINA Relief.
Donors in Canada should
make checks payable to Knights of Columbus
Canada Charities, Inc., and send them to: Knights of
Columbus Canada
Charities, Inc., Gift Processing Center, PO BOX 7252
Station A, Toronto,
ON, M5W 1X9 Attn: Hurricane KATRINA Relief.
One hundred percent of
contributions will go directly to hurricane
relief, and all donations to Knights of Columbus
Charities are
tax-deductible (tax creditable in Canada).
The Knights have nearly
50,000 members in Louisiana, Alabama and
Mississippi. Of those about one-third have life insurance
through the
Order.
The Knights of Columbus
– one of the country’s ten largest providers
of life insurance with more than $54 billion in force
– has also announced
that it will be suspending lapses of policies and premium
notices in
FEMA-designated disaster areas for at least 60 days.
The Knights of Columbus is
the world’s largest Catholic lay
organization with more than 1.7 million members in nearly
13,000 councils
worldwide. Last year, the Knights donated more than $135
million and more
than 63 million hours of service to charity.
Brian Caulfield
Managing Editor
Columbia Magazine
For
Immediate Release - 9/1/05
Field Agent Jim Catalano is no Longer an agent with
the Knights of Columbus. For those councils who
were serviced by Jim, and they have questions or
concerns, please call the General Agent Jerry Pitzer.
If anybody out there knows of anyone who they
think would be a good field agent, please have them give
me a call. Thanks for help getting this message out
to our councils.
Thanks, Jerry Pitzer General Agent 760-930-4304
For
Immediate Release - 8/31/05
I am happy announce the recent appointment of Br. Raul
Garcia as Financial Secretary for Saint Michael the
Archangel Council #10577 in Reno.
Raul Garcia, FS
33 Leadfield Ave
Reno, NV 89506
Telephone: 775-4745
Email: No Email
Fraternally,
Chuck Baker, DD#1
Nevada Jurisdiction
For
Immediate Release - 8/31/05
Christ is Christmas
Send Religious Christmas Cards
SPEAK AND LIVE THE FAITH-As a nation we are existing
in demanding economic and moral times. The circumstances
of our world call on our responsibilities as Catholics
and Christians and remind us of the simple efforts we can
make everyday to keep Christ in our lives. During such
challenging times it is crucial more than ever that we
accept the responsibility to "Keep Christ In
Christmas." We urge you to encourage all your
Council to participate in this program.
1 Assortment Case
Order before September 15th -- $125.00 + $16.00
shipping $141.00
After September 15th -- $165.00 + $16.00
shipping $181.00
If you order the Assortment Case by September 15th
and sell the cards at the brochure recommended price,
your council will have made a profit of $144.50
DON’T WAIT UNTIL ITS TO LATE. GET YOUR ORDER IN.
Your GK or FS should have the order blank, they were
given out at the training session in Las Vegas in July.
Questions or more information call,
Mickey McGuire KCIC Chairman Cass85mick@cox.net
702.658-7363
For
Immediate Release - 8/29/05
Dear State Deputies and PR Chairmen:
For a future Columbia story, we would like contacts on
Knights who have
returned from Iraq/Afghanistan and may be willing to talk
about the role of
faith in their lives before, during and after being
sent overseas.
Please send names, phone numbers and/or e-mail contacts.
Thank you.
Brian Caulfield
Managing Editor
Columbia Magazine
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NOTE: If there are any Nevada Brother Knights whom
have returned from Iraq/Afghanistan and are interested,
Please send names, phone numbers and/or e-mail contacts
to: State PR Chairman Patrick Sullivan >> kofcpat@earthlink.net
to forward onto Brian Caulfield, Managing Editor of
Columbia Magazine.
For
Immediate Release - 8/22/05
First 2nd
& 3rd
Degree for the Nevada Jurisdiction (September 24)
I am pleased to announce the schedule for the
first 2nd
& 3rd
Degree for the Nevada Jurisdiction. The location will be
St Peter the Apostle Church in Henderson Nevada. The
church is located on Boulder Highway just past Lake Mead
Boulevard. The dress will be slacks and a shirt with a
tie and dress shoes. The Schedule of Events is as
follows:
Date: September 24, 2005 2nd
Degree Registration: 9:00am
2nd Degree
Start Time: 10:00am
3rd Degree
Start Time: 11:00am
3rd Degree
Start Time: 11:30am
Mass: 5:00pm at St. Peter the Apostle
No Host Cocktails: 6:00pm American Legion Hall 425 E. Van
Wagenen St
Banquet: 7:00pm American Legion Hall Price is $15.00 for
guests, Candidates dinners are free.
Reservations: Please call State Secretary Paul
Dendary (702) 871-6768 Please have the
reservations made for a head count by September 17, 2005
Fraternally Yours in Christ Jesus,
Christopher D. West District Deputy #7
For
Immediate Release - 8/8/05
2nd & 3rd Degree
Exemplification "Site Change"
State Officers and all
District Deputies:
Because of a problem of hosting the degrees at an
appropriate site for the exemplifications, the following
sites are changed:
SEP 10 (Date Change September
24) will be held in
Henderson at St.Peters -- DD#7 will be sending specific
directions for this degree.
FEB 18 will be held in Las Vegas rather than Henderson at
St.Viators -- DD#7 will be sending specific directions
for this degree also.
Gene St.Mary, PSD. FM State Ceremonials Chairman
For
Immediate Release - 8/6/05
CORRECTION ON PSD ED RANDALL:
Unfortunately, we were unaware that Ed Randall’s
wife, Kathleen, passed away two years ago. Therefore,
please address your Mass Cards to: THE ED RANDALL FAMILY,
4810 Hardison Court, Fair Oaks, CA 95628-5110.
PSD Doug Matejovsky attended the Friday, August 5 funeral
mass on behalf of the Nevada Past State Deputies
Association. I will give you an update upon his return.
Thank you.
Macedonio "Curly" Iniquez, President, Nevada
Past State Deputies Association.
For
Immediate Release - 8/3/05
2nd & 3rd Degree Exemplification
Schedule
SEP 10 -
LAS VEGAS / OCT 8 - RENO / NOV 5 - MESQUITE / JAN 14
- CARSON CITY /
FEB 18 - HENDERSON / MAR 11 - ELKO / APR 8 - N. LAS VEGAS
/ MAY 20 - SPARKS /
JUN 10 - LAS VEGAS
Each District Deputy and all
State Officers have been sent this schedule. The
Grand Knights should also receive this schedule so they
can plan on their First Degrees so candidates can
atttend any one of the above degrees. Thanks
Gene St.Mary, PSD, FM
For
Immediate Release - 8/1/05
Passing of PSD Edward Randall
It is with deep regret that we inform you of the
passing of PAST STATE DEPUTY Edward Randall (1940-1943,
Nevada Council #978, Reno). He has resided in CA
for quite sometime now and passed away in Fair Oaks,
CA.
His funeral will be Thursday, August 4, with a rosary at
7:00 pm. at W.F. Gormley & Sons funeral home,
Sacramento, CA. For further information, please call the
funeral home at: 916-443-6513.
PSD Randall was an HONORAY MEMBER of the Nevada Past
State Deputies Association.
Cards may be sent to his wife, Kathleen:
4810 Hardison Court, Fair Oaks, CA 95628-5110.
PRESIDENT, Nevada Past State Deputies Association,
Macedonio "Curly" Iniquez.
For
Immediate Release - 7/23/05
July 2005 Fr. McGivney Guild Report
The July 2005 Fr. McGivney Guild Report from Supreme
just arrived. Total membership in the Guild is
98,648. The Nevada jurisdiction for July 2005
is: 505 members. GREAT JOB NEVADA KNIGHTS! I
am always available to make a Fr. McGivney presentation
to your Council. Give me a call at 702-870-8031.
Macedonio "Curly" Iniquez, PSD and NV Fr.
McGivney Guild Chairman.
For
Immediate Release - 7/18/05
Election results of Father Michael McGivney
Assembly 2776 held on June 9,2005.
Here are the results:
Faithful Navigator-Robert Morin
/ Faithful Captain-Joseph F. Mimnaugh
/
Faithful Pilot-Mike Kinsella /
Faithful Comptroller-Robert McNamara
/
Faithful Scribe-John P. Sinnet /
Faithful Purser-Edward J. Patricks
/
Faithful Admiral-Wil Puumula /
Faithful Inner Sentinels-Louis R. Utaro
& Ron Wiedmeyer /
Faithful Outer Sentinels-Patrick G. Spalten
& Benny Dornak /
Faithful Trustee 3 yr-Charles J. Spalten
/ Faithful Trustee 2 yr-Gene Edmondson
/
Faithful Trustee 1yr-Santiago T. (Jim) Saiz
/ Color Corp Commander-Wil Puumula
Thank you, Joe Mimnaugh
For
Immediate Release - 7/18/05
Reverend Steven Hoffer Appointed Chaplain of Rosary
Council 3741
On July 15, 2005, Bishop Joseph Pepe appointed Reverend
Steven Hoffer as
Chaplain of Rosary Council 3741 in Henderson. Reverend
Hoffer currently
serves as Parochial Vicar of St. Peter the Apostle in
Henderson. Father
Hoffer is a member of Rosary Council 3741 and the
Reverend Theodore Van Skee
Fourth Degree Assembly. Reverend Donald Casey, a member
of Rosary Council
3741, will serve as Chaplain Emeritus.
For
Immediate Release - 7/18/05
Installation of Officers at Rosary Council 3741
On July 14, 2005, District Deputy Christopher West,
assisted by District
Warden Larry Ouellett, installed the Officers of Rosary
Council for the
2005-2006 Fraternal Year:
Grand Knight Robert Camilleri
Deputy Grand Knight Ralph Fyke, Jr.
Chancellor Michael Rozek
Warden Michael Cotoia
Recorder Joseph Aceto
Financial Secretary Donald Holt
Treasurer Edward Magdalino
Lecturer Roland LeClerc, PGK
Advocate Ralph Fyke, Sr., PGK
Inside Guard Manny Bulhoes
Outside Guard Frank Zoltolli
Three Year Trustee Lynn Erling, Sr., PGK
Two Year Trustee Bob Foss, PGK
One Year Trustee Larry Ouellett, PGK
The Brothers and Families of Rosary Council 3741 were
honored by the
presence of State Deputy Wayne Bieniasz at the
Installation. The Officer's
look foward to serving the members of Rosary Council 3741
during the
2005-2006 Fraternal Year!
For
Immediate Release - 7/13/05
Dear Brother Knights,
Update on the Director and Chairman position in the
State. The Family Director is Robert Morin and New
Council Development is Al Blythe.
I have to correct Two positions, State Council
Retention Chairman is Steve Hamon, and State Round Table
Chairman is Joe Pastorino.
The District Deputies are DD#1 Chuck Baker, DD#2 Jerry
Marcuerquiaga,
DD#3 Robert Zehr, DD#4 Rick Fambrini, DD#5 Robert
McNamara,
DD#6 Lee Sandoval, DD#7 Chris West, DD#8 Ed Strickland,
DD#9 Dave Ryan.
Fraternally,
Wayne E. Bieniasz
State Deputy
For
Immediate Release - 7/06/05
Installation of Officers for Councils
11029, 9102, and 5693/July 23, 2005
The installation of Officers for Councils 11029, 9102,
and 5693 will be held on:
Place: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church
Date: Saturday, July 23, 2005
Time: 5:30 PM
Following the Councils' installation, the Officers
for the Ladies Auxiliaries will then be installed.
The Installation Banquet will be at 7:00 PM and
price for the Banquet is $17 per person.
If you plan to attend, Please RSVP to Council 11029 Grand
Knight Joe Falis, 243-0901
For
Immediate Release - 7/06/05
Dear Brother Knights,
I am overwhelmed by the outpouring of support and
commitment by you my Brother Knights who have volunteer
their time and talent to the Nevada State Council for
this Columbian Year.
Fraternally,
Wayne E. Bieniasz
State Deputy
The following
Brother Knights are appointed as Directors:
State Program Director - Jim Katrosits
State Church Director - John Galvin
State Community Director - Alan Korejwo
State Council Director - Art Baker
State Youth Director - David Briggs
State Membership Director - Patrick Wainscott
The following
Brother Knights are appointed as Chairmen:
State Vocations Chairman - Rev. Art Herkowski
State Health Service Chairman - Dr. Joseph Heck
State Newsletter Editor - Pat Sullivan
State Retention Chairman - Joseph Pastorino
State Columbian Squires Chairman - Bill Beck
State Free Throw Chairman - David Briggs
State Ceremonial Chairman - Gene St. Mary PSD, FM
Keep Christ in Christmas Chairman - Mickey McGuire
State Awards/Reports - Don Vallecorsa
State Membership Retention Chairman - David Lee
Father McGivney Guild Chairman - Curly Iniquez,
PSD
State Citizenship Chairman - John Harris
State Legislative Chairman - Franklin Holzhauer, PSD
State Historian Chairman - Bruce Jarzen, PSD, MFD
State Audit Chairman - William Luthy, CPA State
365 Club Chairman - Carl "Ted" Aceto, PSD
State Insurance Promotion - Donald Krolak, FICF
Seminary Education Fund - David Strait IPSD
State Mentally Challenged Chairman - Alan Korewjo
State Convention Chairman - Robert Hartman
State Athletic Events - Chris Brockway
State Public Relations Chairman - Pat Sullivan
State Pro-Life Couple North- Mark (Connie)
Foxwell
State Pro-Life Couple South -John (Jane) Galvin
State Shining Armor Chairman - Mike Swedowski
State Storekeeper - Kenneth Free, FM
Spanish Round Table Chairman - Ed Irigoyen
Filipino Round Table Chairman - Tony DeGuia
Marian Hour of Prayer Chairman - Manny Diancin
State Ladies Chairperson - Irene Iniquez.
For
Immediate Release - 7/05/05
Brother Knights,
I am pleased to announce that I have Appointed Brother
Art Baker the State Council Director (Replacing Rusty
Rustigian.) Brother Art is very computer literate and I
know he will do a great job for the State. His email
address is nellmbaker@hotmail.com
Fraternally,
Wayne Bieniasz, SD
ezbenez@cox.net
For
Immediate Release - 7/02/05
On Page 16-B of the Las Vegas Sun portion of the
Saturday Paper July 2, 2005 You will find an
article titled "Mature girl deserves opportunity to be a
kid again." It concerns a fund sponsored
by the Sun to send needy kids to camp. 10442
Ladies Committee, (formerly the ladies auxiliary) is one
of the contributors, ($500.00) This is a very
worth while charity and could use more help.
Rusty Rustigian PGK Council 10442
For
Immediate Release - 7/02/05
Bea Aird of St. Joseph Husband of Mary 10442 Ladies
Committee and The Women of St. Joseph is to Receive a
commendation from Mayor Oscar Goodman in Recognition of
her many hours of Volunteer Service in the Las Vegas
Valley. The Presentation will be aired on Channel Two
between 09:00 and 09:30 Wednesday the 6th. of July.
Good Going Bea We Love you.
Rusty Rustigian PGK Council 10442
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