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Release Archive
For Immediate
Release - 6/29/08
New Spanish Council in Reno Diocese coming
Brothers:
I am happy to report to you that all
the necessary paper work has been submitted to the
Supreme Council for the institution of a new Spanish
Council at St. Therese - Church of the Little Flower in
Reno. This council came to be in approximately
three weeks time from the first information meeting to
now. Yesterday at St Rose of Lima parish we held a
2nd and 3rd degree exemplification in which Bishop Calvo
became a 3rd Degree member. The Supreme Council
supplied us with head-sets that allowed our Spanish
members to fully participate in the degrees. The
consecutive translation was provided by our State
Hispanic Development Director, Albert Nava. By all
reports this went very well with our Hispanic members.
At last check we are just short of
reaching our goal of achieving a 125% of goal in our
recruitment for this year. If any council has
recently conducted a 1st degree and has NOT submitted
their form 100s to Supreme I would ask you to please FAX
and FedEx those tomorrow. This will bump Nevada out
of Division 6 and into Division 5 which will make our
recruiting goals considerably easier next year. We
need about six more new members to achieve this
goal. Tomorrow is the deadline for this and that is
the reason why I ask you to both FAX and FedEx.
Please do this if at all possible.
Vivat Jesus,
Rick Fambrini
State Membership Director
Nevada State Council
For Immediate
Release - 6/25/08
Election Update/ ELKO Council #2511
Elko
Council 2511, Elko, NV, is pleased to announce the
election of Officers for Fraternal Year 2008-2009. NOTE
CHANGES DUE TO GRAND KNIGHT LLOYD WATERS RESIGNATION TO
TAKE OVER AS DISTRICT DEPUTY #2.
The following Brother Knights were elected at the
business meeting held on June 4, 2008:
Grand Knight; Tom Gust
Deputy Grand Knight; Dan Mahlberg
Chancellor; Dr. Matthew
Lipparelli
Recorder; Chris Gevock
Treasurer; Mark Paris
Warden; Gary Koffler
Advocate; Mike Stirm
Inside Guard; Jared Sharp
Outside Guards; Kent Bostick
Trustee3-Year; Nick Tompkins
Trustee, 2-Year; Juan Quintero
Trustee 1-Year; Jim Reilly
Financial Secretary; Jim Conner
Elko Council would like to thank all outgoing
Officers for their dedication and service during the last
Fraternal Year. We extend our best wishes and support to
our new Officers.
Jim Conner,
Financial Secretary
Elko Council #2511
For Immediate
Release - 6/19/08
Election Results/ Rosary Council 3741
Brother
Knights and Ladies,
It is with great pleasure that Rosary Council 3741 in
Henderson announces that the following Brother
Knights will serve as Officers during the 2008-2009
Columbian Year:
Grand Knight Wilfred "Bo" Bocage,
PGK
Deputy Grand Knight Robert F. Ott
Chancellor Justo Cruz
Warden Rodeny Hammond
Recorder Thomas Templeton III
Financial Secretary Lynn Erling, Sr.,
PGK
Treasurer Mandel Martinez
Lecturer (to be appointed)
Advocate Sal Colaluca
Three Year Trustee Gene Altobella, Sr.,
PGK
Two Year Trustee Roland Leclerc,
PGK
One Year Trustee Robert Foss, PGK
Inside Guard Sam Greene
Outside Guard Robert P. Ott
The Brother Knights and Families of Rosary Council
3741 wish to thank the outgoing officers for all of
their selfless work on behalf of us, the proud members
and families of Rosary Council 3741!
Vivat Jesus!
Fraternally,
Grand Knight Robert Camilleri
Rosary Council 3741
For Immediate
Release - 6/19/08
Election Results/ Madre Teresa de Calcuta Council
#13691
Madre
Teresa de Calcuta Council #13691 in Las Vegas is pleased
to announce the election of Officers for the Fraternal
Year 2008-2009.
The following Brother Knights were elected at the
business meeting held on June 15, 2008:
Grand Knight: Lee Sandoval
Deputy Grand Knight: Jesus Monarrez
Chancellor: Carlos Yu
Recorder: Luis Roa
Treasurer: Hugo Rivera
Advocate: Raul Olivas
Warden: Rafael Lopez
Inside Guard: Clemente Luna
Outside Guard: Daniel Macias
Trustee, 1-Year: Salvador Macias
Trustee, 2-Year: Arturo Cota
Trustee, 3-Year: Juan Borges
Financial Secretary: Raul Estrada
(appointed by Supreme)
Madre Teresa de Calcuta Council would like to thank all
outgoing Officers for their dedication and service during
the last Fraternal Year. We extend our best wishes
and support to our new Officers as they begin a year of
dedicated service to the Church, the Council, and the
Community.
VIVAT JESUS!
Lee Sandoval
For Immediate
Release - 6/19/08
Election Results/ Mother Seton Council 11029
Mother Seton Council 11029 in Las Vegas, elected
the following new Officers for Fraternal Year 2008-2009
during the regular business meeting on June 12, 2008.
Grand Knight: John Jemison
Deputy Grand Knight: Emmett Stewart
Chancellor: Ernie Ergottino
Recorder: Vacant
Treasurer: Sal Milano Sr.
Advocate: Ken Smith
Warden: John Foster
Inside Guard: Art Vallary
Outside Guard: John Roanoke
3 Year Trustee: Tom Habermas
2 Year Trustee: Jim Hurja
1 Year Trustee: Joe Falis Jr.
Mother Seton Council would like to thank all of the
outgoing Officers for their dedication and service during
Fraternal Year 2007-2008. We extend out best wishes and
support to the new Officers as they begin the new
Fraternal Year.
VIVAT JESUS
Tom Habermas, GK
For Immediate
Release - 6/18/08
Election Results/ Christ the King Council 14144
Christ
the King Council 14144 in Las Vegas is pleased to
announce the election of Officers for Fraternal Year
2008-2009.
The following Brother Knights were elected at the
business meeting held on June 12, 2008:
Grand Knight: Ronald Tabick
Deputy Grand Knight: Peter Cesta
Chancellor: Michael Papapietro
Recorder: Robert Donoghue
Treasurer: Phillip Casto
Advocate: Raymond Troik Jr.
Warden: Zach Vandongen
Inside Guard: Joseph Gordon
Outside Guard: Anthony Zappa
Trustee 3 Years: Leonard Yelinek
Trustee 2 Years: Edward Lisicki
Trustee 1 Year: Anthony Cesta
Financial Secretary: Richard Lederer
(Appointed from Supreme)
Vivat Jesus
Richard Lederer, FS
For Immediate
Release - 6/18/08
Election Results/ St Anthony of Padua #14544
St
Anthony of Padua #14544 in Las Vegas announces its
Charter Officers chosen for the Columbian Year 2008-2009:
Elected Officer Positions
Grand Knight: John Privitera
Deputy Grand Knight: Thomas Dowd
Chancellor: Luisito Alvarez
Recorder: Michael Griffin
Treasurer: Joe Feldhouse
Advocate: Colin Donohue
Warden: John Martine
Inner Guard: Andy Vallone
Outer Guard: Michael Kissel
Trustee 3 Years: Martin Ramirez,
PGK
Trustee 2 Years: Warren McDonald,
PGK
Trustee 1 Year: Paul DaPra, PGK,
FDD
Appointed Officer Positions
Chaplain: Fr. Melvin Eugene Kinney
(Pending Approval of Bishop Pepe)
Financial Secretary: James Fontaine
(Pending Approval from Supreme Knight)
The Council Membership Director for the will be Thomas
H.E. Moran, PGK
The Council Church Director will be Artemio
Coronel, PGK, FDD
Vivat Jesus
John Privitera, Charter Grand Knight
For Immediate
Release - 6/18/08
Election Results/ Fallon Council 4828
Fallon
Council 4828 NV, is pleased to announce the election of
Officers for Fraternal Year 2008-2009.
The following Brother Knights were elected our regular
Council Business Meeting on 4 June:
Grand Knight - Robert "Bob"
Greer
Deputy Grand Knight - Thomas Lukas
Chancellor - Richard Cordova
Financial Secretary - Jim Shurtliff
(Appointed by Supreme)
Treasurer - Douglas Lynch
Recorder - Brad Jackson
Warden - Guy Regan
Inside Guard - James Barry
Outside Guard - Ron Simms *
Advocate - Robert Davis
Trustee, 3-Year - Dennis Kathrein
Trustee, 2-Year - Clifford Cramer
Trustee, 1-Year - Ronald Rudden
* Unfortunately, Br. Ron Simms passed away on 9
June, just a few days after our elections, so we will
have to elect another Outside Guard in the near
future. Please pray for the repose of Br. Ron's
soul and for his family.
As we move into the 2008/2009 Fraternal Year, Council
4828 would like to thank our current Officers for their
dedication and service during the past Fraternal
Year. Now, as we begin
celebrating the year of our Council's 50th
anniversary, we extend our best wishes and
support to our new Officers. As part of
our 50th anniversary celebration, we also look forward to
hosting the 2009 State Convention just a few
short months from now.
Jim Shurtliff
Financial Secretary
Fallon Council 4828
For Immediate
Release - 6/17/08
Election Results/ Our Lady of the Desert Council
#12877
Our
Lady of the Desert Council #12877 is pleased to report
the Slate of Officers for Columbian Year 2008-2009:
Grand Knight Charles Baker, PGK,
PFN, FDD
Deputy Grand Knight Leon Micheline
Chaplain Fr. Norma King (pending
approval from Bishop Calvo)
Chancellor Rick Grabinowski
Financial Secretary Raymond Matoza
Recorder Daniel Daily, PGK
Treasurer Michael Nowakowski
Advocate William Sherman
Warden Michael Springs
Inside Guard Clint Halverson
Outside Guard Paul Romero
Trustee for One Year Francis Balleweg
Trustee for Two Years John Menicucci
Trustee for Three Years David Lee,
PGK, FDD
Lecturer Gene St. Mary, PSD, FM
The Council Membership Director for the coming year will
be Michael Caudell, PGK, PFN, FDD
The Council wishes to thank all the officers from last
year who guided the Council through the 2007-2008
Columbian Year.
Vivat Jesus
Chuck Baker, GK (elect)
For Immediate
Release - 6/17/08
Election Results/ Msgr. Patrick J. Connors
Council #4997
Msgr.
Patrick J. Connors Council No. 4997 in Reno, is pleased
to announce the election of Officers for Fraternal Year
2008-2009.
The following Brother Knights were elected at the
business meeting held on June 11, 2008:
Grand Knight: John Long
Deputy Grand Knight: Jerry Jackson
Chancellor: Sal Ariganello
Recorder: Ray Tran
Treasurer: Allan Stockinger
Advocate: Mike Cassity
Warden: Flor Mangosing
Inside Guard: Jerry Winter
Outside Guard: Chuck Enmundson
Trustee, 1-Year: Bill O'Mara
Trustee, 2-Year: Steve Evermann
Trustee, 3-Year: Tom Peacock
Financial Secretary: Tony Curatolo,
PSD (Appointed by Supreme)
Msgr. Patrick J. Connors Council 4997 would like to thank
all outgoing Officers for their dedication and service
during the last Fraternal Year. We extend our best wishes
and support to our new Officers as they begin a year of
dedicated service to the Church, the Council and the
community.
Tom Peacock, GK
Council #4997
For Immediate
Release - 6/17/08
Election Results/ St. Ann of the Comstock Council
#13924
St.
Ann of the Comstock Council 13924 at St. Ann's Parish in
Dayton Nevada is pleased to announce the elections
results for our `08 - `09 Columbian Year, held during our
General Business meeting June 1st.
Grand Knight Armando Ramos
Deputy Grand Knight Vince Lonero
Chancellor Richard Palmer
Recorder Jack Epperson
Treasurer Gene Kinney
Advocate Steve Robinson
Warden Steve Martin
Inside Guard Jorge "George"
Contreras
Outside Guard Frank LeSage
Trustee, One year John Mann
Trustee, Two Year Leobardo Leon
Trustee, Three Year Greg Mikulwicz
Financial Secretary Patrick Neylan
(Supreme Appointment)
St. Ann of the Comstock Council would like to thank all
of our outgoing Officers for the efforts and dedication
during this past year, and congratulations to our new
Officers as they prepare for the coming Columbian year.
We look forward to supporting our Officers during their
term, with the goal of another successful year.
Tony Stephenson
PGK, District 4 Deputy
For Immediate
Release - 6/09/08
Election Results/ Fr. Francisco Garces Council
#5693 (Las Vegas)
Fr. Francisco Garces Council #5693 in Las Vegas, is
pleased to announce the election of Officers for
Fraternal Year 2008-2009.
The following Brother Knights were elected at the
business meeting held on June 2, 2008:
Grand Knight; Thomas Rura
Deputy Grand Knight; Raymond McCollum
Chancellor; Dominic Marvelli
Recorder; William Harmon
Treasurer; James Doran
Advocate; John Van Etten
Warden; Paul Portelli
Inside Guard; Robert Bistrek
Outside Guard; Paul Doyle
Trustee, 1-Year; Robert Van Gordon
Trustee, 2-Year; Robert Schmidt
Trustee, 3-Year; Alex Torres
Financial Secretary; David Strait, PSD
(Appointed by Supreme)
Fr. Francisco Garces Council would like to thank all
outgoing Officers for their dedication and service during
the last Fraternal Year. We extend our best wishes and
support to our new Officers as they begin a year of
dedicated service to the Church, the Council and the
community.
David Strait, PSD
Financial Secretary
Council #5693
For Immediate
Release - 6/09/08
Nevada's Newest Council/ St. Anthony of Padua
Council #14544 (Las Vegas)
Brother
Knights and Ladies, With the Support of Fr. Eugene
Kinney and the Strong efforts of District Deputy #9 Paul
DePra, I am proud to announce that the Supreme Council
has notified me that the newest Council in the State of
Nevada is St. Anthony of Padua Council 14544, Est. May
2008.
I solicit your support and congratulation for Father
Kinney, Paul Depra and all the Brother Knights of Council
#14544.
Vivat Jesus,
Paul Dendary SD.
For Immediate
Release - 6/06/08
Memo: New 4th Degree Assembly Established in
South Reno
Marv
Harris, Fourth Degree Master of the Nevada District /
Junipero Serra Province, Announced today
(6/06/2008) he has received a memorandum from
Supreme Master Joseph P. Schultz, regarding a new
assembly has been Established in South Reno.
St. Andrews Assembly #3118 in
South Reno, is Nevada's newest Fourth Degree/Knights
of Columbus Assembly. The Master, Marv Harris
wishes to acknowledge that the efforts of Sir Knight
Donald Masenko and his team was paramount in the
formation of St. Andrews.
Sir Knight Donald Masenko will serve as the
Assembly's Charter Faithful Navigator.
The assembly will meet on June 11th to elect other
officers.
Vivat Jesus!
For Immediate
Release - 6/06/08
Election Results- Prince of Peace Council #9899
(Las Vegas)
Prince
of Peace Council #9899 in Las
Vegas, are happy to announce the election of
new Officers at their business meeting on 5 June 2008.
GRAND KNIGHT - Robert Simoni
DEPUTY GRAND KNIGHT - Travis
Skretta
CHANCELLOR - Richard MacIver
WARDEN - George Medeiros
TREASURER - Mark Roth
ADVOCATE - Al Sampson
RECORDER - Pat Sinnet
INSIDE GUARD - Guy Cooper
/ Pat Spalten
OUTSIDE GUARD - Bennie Dornak
/ Chuck Spalten
3rd YEAR TRUSTEE - Ed Patricks
2nd YEAR TRUSTEE - Robert Henson
Sr.
1st YEAR TRUSTEE - Greg Abernathy
FINANCIAL SECRETARY - Harry
Martinez
I want to thank all outgoing Officers for their
outstanding support to the Council, Church and community
of Prince of Peace. To all new Officers God speed on
their endeavors in the new Fraternal Year.
Fraternally,
Ray Gardea, DD
District #5
For Immediate
Release - 6/06/08
Election Results/ Sierras Madre Council 4781
(Carson City)
Sierras
Madre Council 4781 in Carson City,
(St Teresa Catholic Church), is pleased to announce the
election of Officers for Fraternal Year 2008-2009.
The following Brother Knights were elected at the
business meeting held on June 5, 2008:
Grand Knight; Roger Block
Deputy Grand Knight; Steve von Rumpf
Chancellor; Wayne Nash
Recorder; Gregg Swift
Treasurer; Don Morse
Warden; Ed Decarlo
Advocate; Mike Johnson
Inside Guard; Joe Pearson
Outside Guard; Joe Guerrero
Trustee, 3-Year; Tom Healy
Trustee, 2-Year; Danny Costella
Trustee, 1-Year; Rick Hackman
Financial Secretary; Phil Clarke
Sierras Madre Council would like to thank all outgoing
Officers for their dedication and service during the last
Fraternal Year. We extend our best wishes and support to
our new Officers as they begin a year of dedicated
service to the Church, the Council and the community.
Rick Fambrini
PGK, FDD
State Membership Director
Council 4781
For Immediate
Release - 6/06/08
Election Results- St Joseph, Husband of Mary
Council 10442 (Las Vegas)
St
Joseph, Husband of Mary Council #10442 in Las
Vegas, elected the following new Officers
for the Fraternal Year 2008-2009 during their regular
business meeting at St Joseph, Husband of
Mary Catholic Church on June 5th 2008.
GRAND KNIGHT - Donald K Thompson
DEPUTY GRAND KNIGHT - William M
Buttell (Mike)
CHAPLAIN - TBD
CHANCELLOR - Joseph Micatrotto Sr
RECORDER - Ariel Perez
TREASURER - John Davis
(Jack)
ADVOCATE - Edgar Castro
WARDEN - Frank LaFemmina
INSIDE GUARD #1 - Joaquin Sarabia
INSIDE GUARD #2 - Michael
Castronova
OUTSIDE GUARD #1 - Jose Aragon IV
(Joey)
OUTSIDE GUARD #2 - John Hintsala
3 YEAR TRUSTEE - Gerald Fransen
2 YEAR TRUSTEE - William Luthy
(Bill)
1 YEAR TRUSTEE - Francis Davis
(Frank)
I wish to thank all the the previous Council Officers for
their outstanding support during the past year. All the
best & God speed to the new Council Officers on
all their future endeavors.
Fraternally Yours,
John Privitera
For Immediate
Release - 6/06/08
Election Results/ St John Vianney Council
#13842 (Reno)
St
John Vianney Council #13842 in Reno,
NV, (St Rose of Lima Catholic Church), is pleased to
announce the election of Officers for Fraternal Year
2008-2009.
The following Brother Knights were elected at the
business meeting held on May 19th, 2008:
Grand Knight; Bill Kraus
Deputy Grand Knight; Bruce LaPlante
Chancellor; Mark Wimbush
Recorder; Paul Wallace
Treasurer; Jim Holmes
Warden; Tom Rammel
Advocate; Rich Thiede
Inside Guard; Joe Havlick
Outside Guards; John DeBord and
Byron Parks
Trustee, 3-Year; Dan Langhals
Trustee, 2-Year; Brent Zicarelli
Trustee, 1-Year; Chris Zicarelli
Financial Secretary; Tom Gurgui
St. John Vianney Council would like to thank
all outgoing Officers for their dedication and service
during the last Fraternal Year. We extend our best wishes
and support to our new Officers as they begin a year of
dedicated service to the Church, the Council and the
community.
Brent Zicarelli,
PGK, Trustee,
Council #13842
For Immediate
Release - 6/05/08
Holy Family Council 7708 Meetings at Special
Location during Summer
Calling
all brothers of the Holy Family Council 7708
Holy Family Council 7708 in Las Vegas, will hold its
business meetings at a special location during the summer
months. Please adhere to the following schedule!!!
Thursday June 12/ 7:30 p.m at
Whitney Library on Tropicana Avenue before Boulder
Highway. (This is also our election of officers!)
July: TBA
August 14/ 7:30 p.m at Whitney
Library on Tropicana Avenue before Boulder Highway.
Raymond Brewer
Council 7708
For Immediate
Release - 6/04/08
Election Results/ St Paul's Council #2666
(Winnemuccca)
St. Paul's Council 2666
in Winnemucca, NV is pleased to
announce the election of Officers for Fraternal Year
2008-2009.
The following Brother Knights were elected at the
business meeting held on June 3, 2008:
Grand Knight; Richard Matthys
Deputy Grand Knight; Santo Abbate
Chancellor; Dr. Cody Bengoa
Recorder; Dave Schirrick
Treasurer; Pedro Cholico
Warden; Roger Mears
Advocate; Mario Franco
Inside Guard; Ronald Clarke
Outside Guards; Lazaro Lecumberry
Trustee, 3-Year; Chris Gillespie
Leslie Shields and Edward Klemish move
up to 1- and 2-year Trustees, respectively.
Jearld Marcuerquiaga continues
as Financial Secretary.
St. Paul'sCouncil would like to thank all outgoing
Officers for their dedication and service during the last
Fraternal Year. We extend our best wishes and support to
our new Officers as they begin a year of dedicated
service to the Church, the Council and the community.
Chris Gillespie, GK
For Immediate
Release - 6/04/08
Election Results- St Francis of Assisi Council
#13456 (Henderson)
St.
Francis of Assisi Council 13456 in Henderson,
NV is pleased to announce the election of
Officers for Fraternal Year 2008-2009.
The following Brother Knights were elected at the
business meeting held on June 3, 2008:
Grand Knight; John Rios
Deputy Grand Knight; Antonio Pascua
Chancellor; Jesus Avila
Recorder; Thomas Krush
Treasurer; Erich Sedler
Warden; Robert Zaliwski
Advocate; Salvatore Guarino
Inside Guard; Gerald Norkiewicz
Outside Guards; Michael Picciano,
& Richard DiGregorio
Trustee, 3-Year; Allan Korejwo
Joseph Pastorino and Joseph
Gemelli move up to 1- and 2-year Trustees,
respectively.
William Beck continues
as Financial Secretary.
St. Francis of Assisi Council would like to thank all
outgoing Officers for their dedication and service during
the last Fraternal Year. We extend our best wishes and
support to our new Officers as they begin a year of
dedicated service to the Church, the Council and the
community.
Allan Korejwo, GK
For Immediate
Release - 6/04/08
Election Results- Mesquite Council #13754
Mesquite Council #13754
in Mesquite elected
new Council Officers for the Fraternal Year 2008 -
2009 during their business meeting at the Falcon
Ridge Hotel in Mesquite, NV on 3 June 2008.
GRAND KNIGHT - Donald Sand
DEPUTY GRAND KNIGHT - Sean Casey
CHAPLAIN - Rev. Robert Puhlman
CHANCELLOR - Fred Hafner
RECORDER - Don Ciaffone
TREASURER - Art Hammerschmidt
ADVOCATE - Tom Hemmerick
WARDEN - Jake Pitts
INSIDE GUARD - Bill Royball
OUTSIDE GUARD - Norbert Musil
1st YEAR TRUSTEE - Jim Griffin
2nd YEAR TRUSTEE - James McCluskey
3rd YEAR TRUSTEE - Larry Knievel
My personal thanks to all outgoing Officers for
their outstanding support during the past year. I
wish all the newly elected Council Officers God
speed on all their future endeavors.
Fraternally, Ray Gardea,
District Deputy #5
For Immediate
Release - 6/04/08
Election Results- Holy Apostles Council #12543
(Las Vegas)
Holy Apostles Council #12543
in Las Vegas
elected the following new Officers for the Fraternal Year
2008-2009 during their business meeting at St. James the
Apostle Catholic Church on 2 June 2008..
GRAND KNIGHT - Jose Flores
DEPUTY GRAND KNIGHT - Gustave
Pellegrino
CHAPLAIN - Rev. Henry Salditos
CHANCELLOR - Bruce Sampson
RECORDER - Tim Hall
TREASURER - John Holmberg
ADVOCATE - Paul Talbot
WARDEN - Michael Zelazny
INSIDE GUARD - David Slavik
OUTSIDE GUARD - Charles Harm
1st YEAR TRUSTEE - Bernard King
2nd YEAR TRUSTEE - Mike Rippa
3rd YEAR TRUSTEE - Walter Stoklosa
FINANCIAL SECRETARY - James Munro
(Appointed by Supreme)
I wish to thank all the the previous Council
Officers for their outstanding support during the past
year. All the best & God speed to the new
Council Officers on all their future endeavors.
Fraternally Yours, Ray
Gardea, District Deputy #5
For Immediate
Release - 6/02/08
First Saturdays Mass for June (Las Vegas)
Worthy
Knights and Ladies, Saturday June 7th First
Saturdays Mass will be held at St. Bridgets Catholic
Church at 8:00 am. All Knights and their families
are strongly encouraged to attend.
St. Bridgets Catholic Church is located at, 220 N. 14th
Street, Las Vegas, NV 89101 (at the corner of Stewart
St.) Ph. (702) 384-3382
Yours in Christ, Ray Foster, PGK, State Church
Director
For Immediate
Release - 5/30/08
PSA: Next CP&BG/ Peter Herbeck - Thursday,
June 12 at the Silver Legacy
a public sevice
announcement for the Catholic Professional & Business
Group
Dear
CP&BG Members and Friends,
The Catholic Professional & Business Group is pleased
to present Peter Herbeck, Vice President and Director of
Mission for Renewal Ministries on Thursday, June 12 at 7
am at the Silver Legacy. Join us in our final
meeting before our Summer break as we listen to Peter on
the Fire and Pentecost.
Peter oversees the work of lay mission teams throughout
the world who work to equip Catholic lay people to
respond to the Holy Father's call for a new
evangelization. He has traveled extensively in the U.S.,
Canada, Africa, and Eastern Europe for the past twenty
five years, assisting and training local churches in
proclaiming the gospel of Jesus Christ and ministering
through the exercise of spiritual gifts. Peter is
the co-host of the weekly television show The Choices We
Face, and the host of the daily radio show Fire on the
Earth. He is a frequent conference speaker, and the
author of books and audio tapes about discipleship and
life in the Spirit. His most recent book is
entitled When the Spirit Comes in Power.
In addition to hearing Peter give his important message,
those attending the breakfast will get a first look at
next season's speakers and have a chance to meet our new
officers and board members.
Please RSVP online at:
http://www.catholicprofessionals.org/rsvp
More information is available at:
http://www.catholicprofessionals.org
Come and Dine!
Sincerely,
Jeremy McNeil
President
Catholic Professional & Business Group
For Immediate
Release - 4/28/08
Deacon Ordination
This is Seminarian John
Assalone. I sent out invitations today for the
Knights for the Deacon Ordination.
Unfortunately, I do not have everyone’s
address. Below is the invitation. I would be
honored for the Knights and Ladies to be present for the
ordination if they are available I am a proud 4th degree
and the Knights and Ladies have been so supportive in my
formation process. I can not thank you all enough
for your constant prayers, support and love over these
years.
Peace and Blessings
SK John Assalone
With praise and thanksgiving
to Almighty God,
the Diocese of Las Vegas and
Assalone Family
invite you to celebrate the ordination of
Mr. John T. Assalone
to the
Sacred Order of Deacons
through the laying on of hands and
invocation of the Holy Spirit
by the
Most Reverend Joseph A. Pepe, D. D., J.C.D.
Bishop of Las Vegas
On
May 31, 2008, 9:30 AM
at
Guardian Angel Cathedral
336 Cathedral Way, Las Vegas, Nevada 89108
Reception immediately following in Anderson Hall
For Immediate
Release - 3/16/08
FATHER MICHAEL J. McGIVNEY FOUNDER'S DAY
FOUNDER’S
DAY MARCH 29, 2008- Founder’s Day, in honor
of Fr. Michael J. McGivney, was Saturday, March 29.
As you all heard the Good News from the Vatican, Pope
Benedict XVI approved a degree recognizing the
heroic virtue of our Founder. If this isn’t a
great incentive for all of us Brother Knights, our
families and our Catholic friends, to continue supporting
and promoting the Fr. McGivney Guild – well, I truly
don’t know what is!!!!
I noticed thru e-mails and Council bulletins many
Councils were planning a 1st Degree on Founder’s
Day. Probably, some of the Councils and their
members were also planning a Vigil Prayer Service or
mass. I attended such an event. It was the
Annual Fr. McGivney Rosary, Prayer and Vigil Service at
St. James Catholic Church sponsored by Holy Apostles
Council #12543, Las Vegas. Officiating was Fr.
Jovito Cordero, (a 3rd Degree member), retired from the
Philippines. He volunteers at Our Lady of Las Vegas
and St. Bridgette's, Las Vegas. He was very inspiring and
spoke very highly about our Founder’s background.
I want to thank Grand Knight Bernie King, District Deputy
No. 5, Ray Gardea, Mike Rippa, and their Council members
and ladies, for continuing to sponsor this Founder’s
Day annual event. I look forward to the next
Founder’s Day Vigil in Nevada. Directly after
this service, the members left to volunteer at Catholic
Charities to help feed the needy.
Irene and I look forward to seeing you at the upcoming
May convention in Ely.
MACEDONIO (CURLY) INIQUEZ, PSD
NEVADA CHAIRMAN, FATHER McGIVNEY GUILD
For Immediate
Release - 3/16/08
Memo: State Free Throw Championship winners
announced
The annual Free Throw Championship continues to be the
biggest event hosted each year by the Knights of Columbus
in Nevada for children. An estimated 370 kids
participated statewide this winter and one child,
13-year-old JP Cadena from St. Viators in Las Vegas, will
have his name permanently in the record books.
Cadena calmly sank all 25 of his attempts during the
Southern Nevada Regional to win his third straight Free
Throw Championship crown. His score will be forwarded to
Supreme where he will certainly be honored. Cadena
represents council 8282.
Thanks to John Harris, Tony Stevenson and their crew in
the Reno area for coordinating the Northern Nevada
regional in Sparks. Because of their efforts, district
winners were able to compete for a Northern title - those
scores were compared with results from the Southern
Regional for the state crown. In years past, children up
North only competed in council and district competitions
with district scores counting for state.
Also, thanks to the brothers in Las Vegas for their help.
We had nearly a dozen brothers in attendance for the
Southern Regional, including regulars like David Briggs,
Teddie Aceto and Sam Rubulo.
An awards ceremony is scheduled for the annual state
convention in Ely during the first weekend of May. Since
no winners are from the Ely-area, trophies will be given
to Grand Knights or District Deputies from the respective
councils for distribution at a council meeting or mass.
GIRLS
- 10 - Ciera DaPra, 10442, 11 makes
- 11 - Rachel Miles, 4781, 17 makes
- 12 - Mackenzie Tucky, 11029, 16 makes
- 13 - Ali Zunino, 4781, 11 makes
- 14 - Breanna Sentigar, 12543, 13 makes
BOYS
- 10 - Michael Portela, 2828, 14 makes
- 11 (tie) - Michael Redle, 4997, 16 makes
- 11 (tie) -Timothy Jones, 8282, 16 makes
- 12 - Chibuike Amadi, 8282, 18 makes
- 13 - JP Cadena, 8282, 25 makes ---perfect
score!!!
- 14 - Jimmy Colleran, 2828, 20 makes
Thanks and see you next year...
Ray Brewer, State Youth Director and State Free Throw
Chairman
For Immediate
Release - 3/09/08
Memo: Color Corps Call-out / 2 Events this
Saturday March 15th!
This
is a Color Corps Call-out for 2 Events on Saturday March
15th.
The First Color Corps Call-out is for the 42nd
Annual Sons of Erin St. Patrick’s Day Parade, this
Saturday, March 15, in Henderson.
The Rev. Van Skee assembly has entered the Fourth Degree
in the parade for all Las Vegas area Assembly's Color
Corps' to participate. Bring your assembly Banner and
let's have a good showing, as we wind down our orders
celebration of 125 YEARS OF FAITH IN ACTION. Sir Knight
David Chubb will bring his Antique Fire Engine, So, Sir
Knights with tired legs can ride in the back, although we
would like to have Sir Knights that can march as well.
Show-up time is 8:30am at the corner of Water
Street & Ocean Ave. in Henderson. The
parade begins at 10:00am and Fourth Degree Color Corps
will be at the front of the parade. Starting at Ocean
Ave. the parade will travel down Water Street proceeding
to Victory Road.
We should be done by 10:30ish/10:45ish AM.
Just FYI; The Sons of Erin have a St. Patrick’s Day
Website at: http://www.StPatricks2008.com/
- - - - - - - - - - -
The Second Color Corps Call-out is for "12:10pm
Mass for St. Joseph's Day with Bishop Pepe" at
Guardian Angel Cathedral (336
Cathedral Way, Las Vegas)
this Saturday, March 15.
Show-up Time: 11:40am.
Bishop Joseph A. Pepe request our presences during his
celebration of this Mass and Celebration. (We need a
minimum of four Knights to carry Statue of St. Joseph
with procession to the Hall after Mass for the Blessing
of the St. Joseph’s Table.) I would like to
see a great turnout in Support for Our Bishop!!
Vivat Jesus!
Lee Sandoval
District Marshall
For Immediate
Release - 3/07/08
Founders Day Mass - St James the Apostle
Catholic Church - Mar. 29
"There
will be a 8:30 AM Founders Day Mass on 29 March
2008, at St James the Apostle Catholic Church,
located at 1920 N. Martin Luther King Blvd., Las Vegas,
NV 89106, in honor of Father Michael J. McGivney,
followed by the Rosary. Holy Apostles
Council #12543 welcomes all Brother Knights,
families and friends to help celebrate Founders
Day and pray for the canonization of Father Michael
J. McGivney."
Fraternally, Ray Gardea, DD#5
For Immediate
Release - 3/03/08
Memo: Nevada State Council Service Program
Awards.
Worthy Grand Knight,
It is time to prepare and submit your applications for
the Nevada State Council Service Program Awards. Councils
will be recognized at the Annual Convention in Ely for
the best programs of this fraternal year in the
categories of Church, Community, Council, Family and
Youth. Grand Knights should submit their nominations for
Knight of the Year and Ladies Auxiliary of the Year in a
letter format similar to the Family of the Year form.
If you have one or more programs in any of the five
categories, I urge you to prepare an entry form complete
with photos, full description, news clippings,
acknowledgements, letters of appreciation, or any other
supporting information that will describe the merit of
your program.
The entry form for this purpose is in your Council Report
Forms Booklet. It can also be downloaded from the Supreme
Council’s website at (www.kofc.org). Make enough
copies of the form to enter in each of the five
categories. You may also use a word processor format that
resembles the form in the booklet. The Family of the Year
form is in the Family of the Month booklet.
Applications must be submitted no later than April 1,
2008. Please mail to:
Paul Dendary, State Deputy
2419 Balgavies Ct.
Henderson, NV 89044
The State Officers will choose the
winners in each category from entries that are submitted
on time. Entries showing high levels of participation,
fraternal cooperation and positive results will be
considered when choosing the winning Council.
Please do justice to your Council’s programs and to
the efforts of your brothers by submitting complete and
compelling entries.
Congratulations on your good work this past year.
Let’s celebrate it.
Vivat Jesus,
Paul Dendary, State Deputy
Knights of Columbus
Nevada State Council
Tel: (702) 871-6768
Fax: (702) 227-8704
Email: pdendary@cox.net
For Immediate
Release - 2/09/08
District 6 Free-throw Winners
The
District Free Throw Contest for District 6 was held at
the St. Elizabeth Ann Seton gym today, February 9. The
winners were all from Council 11029.
10yo boy: Kevin Land (11)
11yo girl: Jazlyne King (6)
12yo boy: Matthew Land (15)
12yo girl: Mackenzie Tuc//ky (9)
13yo boy: Malcolm Allen (20)
13yo girl: Ashley King (6)
14yo boy: Brent Dague (8)
Congratulations to the winners. Thanks to Council 11029
for hosting and staffing this event!
Fraternally,
Robert Hazy, DD#6
For Immediate
Release - 2/09/08
District 7 Free-throw Winners
DISTRICT
7 FREE THROW CONTEST WINNERS
GIRLS 10 NO ENTRY
GIRLS 11 VERONICA KELLY (8282)
GIRLS 12 KYLIE EVEN (8282)
GIRLS 13 KENDAL WARNER (8282)
GIRLS 14 ERIKA HANUSCIN (7708)
BOYS 10 NICHOLAS TAYLOR (8282)
BOYS 11 TIMOTHY JONES (8282)
BOYS 12 CHIBUIKE AMADI (8282)
BOYS 13 JOHN "JP" CADENA (8282)
BOYS 14 MICHAEL SHIELDS (7708)
CONGRATS TO ALL OUR WINNERS.
SOUTHERN STATE SHOOT-OUT WILL BE HELD ON SATURDAY FEB.
23, 2008 @ ST. VIATOR'S GYM REGISTRATION WILL BE AT
9:00AM-9:30AM
WE WILL BEGIN IMMEDIATELY AFTER, SCORES WILL BE COMPARED
WITH SCORES FROM THE NORTH SHOOT-OUT AND WINNERS WILL BE
ANNOUNCED AT A LATER TIME. TROPHIES WILL BE
PRESENTED AT OUR STATE CONVENTION IN MAY.
NOTE: THE DATE, I HAD PREVIOUSLY SENT OUT THAT THE STATE
WOULD BE HELD ON THE 16TH, PLEASE NOTE, IT'S THE
23RD. SORRY ABOUT THAT! ANY QUESTIONS,
CONTACT RAY BREWER @ 501-2309 OR DAVE BRIGGS,DD7
@283-3571
For Immediate
Release - 2/08/08
The Sacrament of Confession
The Sacrament of
Confession
Common
Misunderstandings: Confession is one
the least understood sacraments in the Catholic
Church. In reconciling us to God,it is a great source of
grace, and Catholics are encouraged to take advantage of
it often.
What
is Confession?
What is its purpose and its
effects?
What are its requirements?
Can we confess our sins directly to God, or must we
go through a priest?
Confession
as a Sacrament: The Sacrament of Penance,
commonly called Confession,is one of the seven sacraments
recognized by the Catholic Church. Catholics believe that
all of the sacraments were instituted by Jesus Christ
himself. In this case, of Confession, that institution
occurred on Easter Sunday, when Christ first appeared to
the apostles after his Resurrection. Breathing on them,
he said "Receive the Holy Spirit. For those whose
sins you forgive, they are forgiven; for those
whose sins you retain, they are
retained" (John 20:22-23).
The Marks of the Sacrament:
Catholics also believe that the Sacraments are an
outward sign of an inward grace. In this case, the out
ward sign is the absolution, or
the forgiveness of sins, that the priest grants to
the penitent (the person confessing his sins); the
inward grace is the reconciliation of the
penitent to God (which is why the sacrament is also
called the Sacrament of Reconciliation).
The Purpose of Confession:
The reconciling of man to God is the purpose of
Confession. When we sin, we deprive ourselves of God's
grace. And by doing so, we make it more easier to sin
some more. The only way out of this downward cycle is to
repent of them, and to ask Gods forgiveness. Then, in the
Sacrament of Confession, grace can be restored to our
souls, and we can once again resist sin.
What is required? Three things
are required of a penitent order to receive the Sacrament
worthy lily:
1.
He must be contrite--or,in other words, sorry for his
sins.
2. He must confess those sins fully,in kind and in
number.
3. He must be willing to do penance and make amends
for his sins.
How
Often should you go to Confession? While
Catholics are only required to go to Confession when they
are aware that they have committed a mortal sin, the
Church urges the faithful to take advantage of the
sacrament often. A good rule of thumb is to go once per
month. (The Church strongly recommends that,in
preperation for fulfilling our Easter Duty to receive
communion, we go to Confession even if we are aware only
of venial sin.)
The Church especially urges the faithful to receive the
Sacrament of Confession frequently during Lent to help
them in their spiritual preparation for Easter.
Why is Confession Necessary?
Non-Catholics, and even many Catholics, often ask whether
they can confess their sins directly to God, and whether
God can forgive them without going through a priest. On
the most basic level, of course the answer is yes, and
Catholics should make frequent acts of contrition, which
are prayers in which we tell God that we are sorry for
our sins and ask for his forgiveness.
But the question misses the point of the Sacrament of
Confession. The sacrament, by its very nature,
confers graces that help us to live a Christian life,
which is why the Church requires us to receive it at
least once per year.
Moreover, it was instituted by Christ as the proper form
for the forgiveness of our sins. Therefore, we should not
only be willing to receive the sacrament, but we should
also embrace it as a gift from a loving God.
Yours in Christ,
Ray Foster
State Church Director
For Immediate
Release - 2/05/08
Thank you Knights of Columbus
To our wonderful Knights of
Columbus,
This letter is a little late in coming, but I figured if
I got it out before Lent it would be alright.
Let me begin by saying that I am so thankful and grateful
that the Knights of Columbus are back in full-swing at
Guardian Angel Cathedral serving our Bishop. The grace
and majesty you bring to Cathedral liturgy is
outstanding. Your presence brings the true spirit
of our Catholic faith to the people of God.
I am proud to have you as a sponsor for our Christmas
Midnight Mass LIVE Telecast as well. The money
received from the sale of the Christmas ornaments was
able to bring us to a higher quality of production for
the television viewing audience. Your additional
donation to cover costs on All Talk Radio provided the
opportunity to spread the “Good News” of our
Lord Jesus Christ to 174 countries around the world.
I look forward to continued participation from our
Knights of Columbus. It is an honor and pleasure to
serve with such noble gentlemen.
With my sincere appreciation, love and blessings…
Michael
La Rocca
Principal Master of Ceremonies to the Bishop
Guardian Angel
Cathedral Director of Liturgical Ministries
Diocese of Las Vegas
336 Cathedral Way
Las Vegas, NV 89119
(702) 735-3500 ext. 2249
cathedral2@dioceseoflasvegas.org
For Immediate
Release - 2/01/08
First Saturday Mass for February
Dear
Brother Knights and Ladies, I invite you to attend
the First Saturday Mass this Saturday
Morning February 2, 2008, at Saint Bridget Catholic
Church, located at 14th Street & Stewart in Las
Vegas. Mass Time is 9:00 a.m.
Thank you...
Vivat Jesus!
Paul Dendary, State Deputy
Knights of Columbus / Nevada State Council
For Immediate
Release - 2/01/08
Living Rosary Prayer Service on Saturday
Br.
Knights, This is a reminder that Fallon
Council 4828 will be sponsoring our bi-monthly
Living Rosary prayer service at 9:00 AM on Saturday
(2 February) at St. Patrick's Catholic Church in
Fallon. We invite all Br. Knights and
their families from Northern Nevada, as well as other
pro-life people to come and participate.
Please take 20-30 minutes out of your weekend
and come join us in this special and important
prayer service as we pray for an end to abortion and for
the protection of life at all stages.
If you can't make it to Fallon, there is a similar prayer
service at the same time in Reno (across from the
abortion clinic a few blocks behind Meadowood
Mall). If you can't make it to either prayer
service, then please pray the Rosary on your own or with
your family and pray for an end to the sins of
abortion. Also please help spread the word about
these services to your fellow parishioners.
Jim Shurtliff, Financial Secretary, Fallon Council 4828
For Immediate
Release - 1/31/08
Mother Seton Council 11029 - February Business
Meeting & 1st Degree Ceremonial
The
February Business Meeting for Council 11029 will be held
at Mother Seton Church Parish Hall at 6:30 pm on
Wednesday, February 13th. There will also be a First
Degree Exemplification. All Candidates must report to the
Parish Hall not later than 6:00 pm. Any Council
which plans to have a Candidate attend should contact Tom
Habermas, Grand Knight of Council 11029 at 702-233-1697
or haberpegtom@cox.net
.
The date and starting time for Council 11029's Business
Meetings for the rest of Fraternal Year 2007-2008 will
vary. Therefore, I will send you an email each
month with the actual date and starting time for the
Business Meetings. Thank you very much.
Tom Habermas, Grand Knight, Council 11029
For Immediate
Release - 1/31/08
Immaculate Heart of Mary Council 12845 /
Newsletter Now Online
Dear
Brother Knights, The February monthly News letter
for the Knights of Columbus - Immaculate Heart of Mary
Council # 12845 (1343 Centerville Lane,
Gardnerville, NV 89410) is Posted on the Saint
Gall web site and can be accessed by clicking on the
following link.
Click Here >> http://www.saintgall.org/kofc.htm
for Council 12845 web site.
Click Here >> http://www.saintgall.org/WebFinalFeb.pdf
for Feb. KofC Newsletter.
Bill Rehm, Grand Knight, Immaculate Heart of Mary Council
12845
For Immediate
Release - 1/30/08
Memo: Regional Free Throw Shoot are set!
State
Deputy, State Officers, District Deputies, Grand Knights,
council youth coordinators and Brother Knights,
He shoots, he scores — and so does she in February
with the Knights of Columbus.
The annual Free Throw Shoot, our orders’ biggest
event for children each year in Nevada, will hold
regional competitions in Southern Nevada on
Feb. 23 & Northern
Nevada on March 1.
The Las Vegas Valley regional is
set for Saturday, Feb. 23 from 9
a.m. to 11 at St. Viators,
located on Flamingo Road and Eastern Avenue.
Northern Nevada regional will be
the following Saturday, March 1
from 1 p.m. to 3 at Alf
Sorensen Recreation Center, located close to
Reed High School in Sparks.
As decided during the mid-year meeting, results from the
regional will be used to determine the state winners.
Thanks to District Deputy No. 1 Jack Harris and District
Deputy No. 4 Tony Stephenson for their contributions in
doing the leg work in the Reno area. Their efforts will
help more children get involved and appreciate what the
Knights do for families.
Just to clarify, all council competitions SHOULD BE
COMPLETE. District events must be hosted in February, or
before the regional.
Please contact me at 702-501-2389 (c), 702-990-2662 (o)
or 702-812-4926 (h) with any questions. My e-mail is raymondbrewer@yahoo.com
or ray.brewer@hbcpub.com
.
VIVAT JESUS!
Ray Brewer, State Youth Director
For Immediate
Release - 1/30/08
Northern Nevada Free Throw Regional Shoot-off
Brother
DD's and Grand Knights of Northern Nevada (District's
#1, #2, #8 and #10),
District 1 and Council #4928 will be holding a Regional
Free Throw Shoot Off for all council
champions from Northern Nevada on March 1,
2008. The Shoot Off will be held from 1pm
to 3pm at the Alf Sorensen
Recreation Center on Baring Blvd.
(next to Reed High School) in Sparks.
Awards will be presented and the winner's names forwarded
to the State Director. I encourage all
councils who have conducted local contest to
bring their champions to Sparks on March 1
and make this truly a regional contest.
Hopefully, and in accordance to Supreme Council
guidelines, the Regional Free Throw Finals will become an
annual event for all councils and districts in our area
of the state.
Please let us know A.S.A.P. if you will be
bringing participants on March 1.
For more information you can contact;
Jack Harris, DD1, at jacknlou71@sbcglobal.net
or at (775) 359-4670
-or-
Thierry Barkley, Regional Shoot Off
Director, at thierryvin@aol.com or
at (775) 626-4026
Vivat Jesus!
For Immediate
Release - 1/28/08
Knights of Columbus Participation in the 40 Days
for Life Campaign
The January 2008 edition of the Columbian Magazine
highlighted Knights support for the 40 Days for Life
Campaign in an article on page 12 titled: "Life On
The Line". It shows how local councils are
contributing to this dynamic and peaceful Pro Life
program.
You can learn more about the multi national program, 40
Days for Life, by visiting http://www.40daysforlife.com/
. Nevada councils can get directly involved in the
campaign which begins in Reno on February 6 by visiting http://www.40daysforlife.com/renotahoe
. The coordinator in the Reno Tahoe area is: Carol Marie
Siedenburg. She can be contacted at: 530-583-2680
(h) or 530-412-1573 or by email at renotahoe@40daysforlife.com
.
Councils in Southern Nevada can also get involved by
contacting 40 Days for Life directly. I'm sure
Carol Marie would be glad to advise anyone in Southern
Nevada about possibly getting a 40 Days for Life program
set up for the Las Vegas area, or any other community in
Nevada.
Mark Foxwell
Nevada State Council
Pro Life Chairman for Northern Nevada
For Immediate
Release - 1/27/08
DEDICATION MASS - St. Bridget Catholic Church
The
Parish of St. Bridget Catholic Church and Rev. James L.
Swenson invites you to our Dedication Mass, Sunday,
February 3, 2008, at 11:30 a.m., located at 220 North
14th Street, Las Vegas, NV
The Most Reverend Joseph A. Pepe, D.D., J.C.D Bishop of
Las Vegas is the Celebrant.
Reception and Open House following Mass.
On behalf of St. Bridget Catholic Church
San Lorenzo Ruiz Council 13392
For Immediate
Release - 1/27/08
SUBJECT: FR. McGIVNEY GUILD
Worthy
State Deputy, State Officers, District Deputies,
Insurance Agents, Grand Knights, Past State Deputies,
Administrative Assistant and my Brother Knights:
In as much as I have been a bit under the weather the
last few months, I was unable to attend or report the
following Guild Membership figures at the December 2007
mid-year meeting. However, thanks to Fr.
McGivney’s intercession and prayers from my family
and friends, I am almost feeling 100% better, but am
still under doctor’s care. I hope to soon
again be extremely active regarding the Guild and Fr.
McGivney’s canonization to sainthood.
UPDATE ON GUILD: As of October 1,
2007 International Guild membership was 122,000. As of
October 1, 2007, Nevada’s Guild Membership was 738.
As of January 1, 2008 International Guild membership is
currently well over 123,000. As of January 1, 2008, there
are 740 Guild members in the Nevada jurisdiction.
As you can see there was only an addition of TWO
members. My Brother Knights: we have a lot of work
to do. I would like to see all of us work together
to really start recruiting our own non-Guild members
– especially family members and non-Knights in
particular. We are four months away from our Annual
Meeting in Ely. I would like to proudly report an
increase in Guild membership at that Annual meeting and
to Supreme, but I can’t do this without your help.
GRAND KNIGHTS: Here is what I am suggesting;
Recruit your own Council members first. They, in
turn, when sponsoring a new member into the Knights of
Columbus, can have the new member complete a Fr.
McGiveney Guild membership application. Members of
the Guild will receive a newsletter and periodic updates
on the progress of the cause for canonization. This
is a great opportunity to learn about the Founder of our
organization, Fr. Michael J. McGivney.
If you have any questions regarding the Fr. McGivney
Guild, please feel free to contact me at 702-870-8031 or
e-mail me at CILV@cox.net
VIVAT JESUS!
MACEDONIO "CURLY" INIQUEZ, PSD
STATE CHAIRMAN, FR. McGIVNEY GUILD
For Immediate
Release - 1/25/08
MEMO: FIRST SATURDAYS' MASS FOR FEBRUARY
Worthy
Knights and Ladies, First Saturdays' Mass
will be held at St. Bridget's Catholic Church at
9:00am, February 2nd, 2008... all are
welcome.
If your from out of town and plan to be in the Las Vegas
area, please come by and share enlightenment and
fellowship with fellow Brothers and their families.
St. Bridget's Catholic Church is located at 220 North
14th Street near the corner of Stewart Street
in Las Vegas, NV. phone: (702)384-3382
Yours in Christ, Ray Foster, PGK, State Church
Director
For Immediate
Release - 1/25/08
Ash Wednesday in the Catholic Church
The
First Day of Lent: In the Roman Catholic
Church, Ash Wednesday signifies the beginning of Lent,the
season of preparation for the resurrection of our Lord
Jesus Christ on Easter Sunday. (In Eastern Rite Catholic
churches it begins two days earlier, on Clean Monday.)
While Ash Wednesday is not a Holy Day of
Obligation, all Roman Catholics are encouraged to attend
Mass on this day in order to mark the beginning of the
Lenten Season.
The Distribution of Ashes: During
Mass, the ashes which give Ash Wednesday its name are
distributed. The ashes are made by the Blessed palms that
were distributed the previous year on Palm Sunday; many
Churches ask their parishioners to return any palms
they took home so they can be burned.
After the Priest blesses the ashes and sprinkles them
with holy water, the faithful come forward to receive
them. The Priest dips his right thumb in the ashes and,
making the Sign of the Cross on each persons forehead,
say's; "Remember, Man, that thou art dust, and
to dust thou shalt return." (or a variation on those
words).
A Day of Repentance: The
distribution of ashes reminds us of our own mortality and
calls us to repentance. In the early Church, Ash
Wednesday was the day on which those who had sinned,and
wished to be readmitted to the Church, would begin their
public penance. The ashes that we receive, remind us of
our own sinfulness, and many Catholic's leave them on
there foreheads all day as a sign of humility.
Fasting and Abstinence are required:
The Church emphasizes the penitential nature of
Ash Wednesday by calling us to fast and abstain from
meat. Catholics who are over the age of 18 and under the
age of 60 are required to fast,which means they eat only
one complete meal and two smaller ones during the day,
with no food in between. Catholics who are over the age
of 14, are required to refrain from eating any meat, or
any food made with meat, on Ash Wednesday.
Taking Stock of Our Spiritual Life:
The fasting and abstinence is not a simple form of
penance, however, It is also a call for us to take
stock of our spiritual lives. As Lent begins, we
should set out specific spiritual goals we would like to
reach before Easter and decide how will we pursue
them---for instance, by going daily to mass when we can
and receiving the Sacrament of Confession more often.
Ash Wednesday is February 6th 2008, please check your
missalettes for mass and confession times.
Thank you and God Bless.
Ray Foster, State Church Director
For Immediate
Release - 1/24/08
MEMO: LAST TUESDAY PRO-LIFE MASS FOR
JANUARY, TO STOP ABROTIONS
Worthy
Knights and Ladies, Tuesday January 29th, 2008
there will be a Pro Life Mass at St. Bridget's Catholic
Church at 6:00pm. All are strongly encouraged to
make plans to be there and pray for the unborn children
who suffered under the atrocities of abortion.
Any Brother and his family who plans to be in the Las
Vegas area, this day is asked to come and pray the rosary
with fellow brothers and their families as we could use
your help to end this insanity. St. Bridget's
Catholic Church is located at, 220 North 14th Street near
the corner of Stewart Street, Las Vegas, NV.
(702)384-3382
Again, Worthy Brothers please make plans to attend as
life is important in ALL stages thank you and God Bless.
Yours in Christ, Ray Foster, PGK, State Church
Director
For Immediate
Release - 1/24/08
MEMO: 2nd & 3rd Degrees in Las Vegas,
Jan/26/2008 CANCELED!
The
rescheduled 2nd & 3rd Degrees Ceremonials in Las
Vegas for This Saturday, January 26, 2008 has been
Canceled by State Deputy Paul Dendary.
There is no new date for the 2nd & 3rd degrees at
this time.
Grand Knights, Financial Secretaries... Please Contact
and inform the candidates from your respective
councils about the 2nd & 3rd Degrees cancellation.
Full details for the next 2nd & 3rd degrees in Las
Vegas will be sent out by email and posted on the State
Council website as soon as arrangements are finalized.
Thank you...
On behalf of the Nevada State Council, K of C.
VIVAT JESUS!
Patrick M. Sullivan
State Administrative Asst.
For Immediate
Release - 1/22/08
Memo: Color Corps Callout / new St.
Bridget's Church dedication - Feb 3
This
is a callout for the dedication of the new St. Bridget's
Church. I am putting this announcement out early so
that Color Corps members are aware and can make
arrangement. The callout will be on Super Bowl
Sunday but it is early enough that nobody will miss the
start of the Super Bowl. The following is the
information.
Place: St. Bridget Catholic Church, 14th Street and
Stewart, LV
Date: Sunday, February 3, 2008
Show-up Time: 11:00AM
Note: The parking will be limited and there will be a lot
of people. Color Corps members may want to car pool
and get there earlier. I would like to see a great
turnout for this dedication. Fr. Swensen has always
been a great supporter of the Knights of Columbus.
Vivat Jesus! Lee Sandoval District Marshall
For Immediate
Release - 1/11/08
MEMO: 2nd & 3rd Degrees in Las Vegas,
Jan/19/2008 CANCELED!
The
rescheduled 2nd & 3rd Degrees in Las Vegas for
January 19 2008 has been Canceled by State Deputy Paul
Dendary, due to Nevada Caucus scheduled the same day.
Arrangements are being made for a new date for the 2nd
& 3rd degrees. Full details will be sent out by
email and posted on the State Council website as soon as
arrangements are finalized. Thank
you...
On behalf of the Nevada State Council, K of C.
VIVAT JESUS!
Patrick M. Sullivan
State Administrative Asst.
For Immediate
Release - 1/06/08
UPDATE: Irrigation Canal Levee Breech - Fernley,
Nevada
Nevada State Council; Had a couple of Brothers contact me,
regarding helping with the flood mess in Fernley. I said
I would try to keep them advised on status and needs.
Just got of the phone with FS 13897,
Brother Bill Bushard and DD #10, Brother Bob Wallace
(Sunday, 1/6 - 1:00 PM.) There are no immediate
needs known, and that Father Bob Chorey of St Roberts was
going to contact them if there was. I have also
left a message with the Parish.
The big thing now is clean-up. Flood water have
gone down, but water was mixed with sewage and clean,
could be very unhealthy if not done right. Money
donations to Red Cross is probably the best way to help
at this time.
I'll keep you posted, if anything else
comes up.
Fraternally Yours; Brother Russ Fromherz, FICF-PGK Field Agent
For Immediate
Release - 1/05/08
Mother Seton Council 11029 - Date for January
Business Meeting
The
January Business Meeting for Council 11029 will be held
at Mother Seton Church Parish Hall at 7:00 pm on
Thursday, January 10th.
The date and starting time for Council 11029's Business
Meetings for the rest of Fraternal Year 2007-2008 will
vary. Therefore, I will send you an email each
month with the actual date and starting time for the
Business Meetings. Thank you very much.
Tom Habermas, Grand Knight, Council 11029
For Immediate
Release - 1/05/08
Irrigation Canal Levee Breech in Fernley, Nevada
TO DATE, ALL BROTHERS ARE OK IN FERNLEY, NEVADA -
COUNCIL 13897.
Saturday morning (Jan 5), around 4:30 AM, the
Truckee Irrigation Canal from the Truckee River to Lake
Lahontan, breeched next to a residential area in SE
Fernley and quickly spend to a breech 300 feet long. The
canal contained a lot of the water from the heavy rains
that Northern Nevada received on Friday. Over 800 homes
were quickly surrounded by water, up to 3 foot deep.
After talking with the Financial Secretary, a couple of
Knights, and the Parish office on Saturday morning, two
Brother's Families were close, but no water damage
(including the brother of Father Mark Hanifan). Status of
other Catholic Families at St Roberts is unknown at this
time.
Please keep Council 13897, St Robert Bellarmine Families,
and Fernley residents in your prayers.
All letters of well wishes can the sent to:
St Robert KofC Council 13897
C/O: Bill Bushard - FS
736 Shadow Lane Fernley, NV 89408
e-mail: willar4717@aol.com
Red Cross has already set-up an emergency shelter at the
local high school. They asked that no more supplies be
sent, until they can evaluate what is needed.
Fraternally Yours; Brother Russ Fromherz, FICF-PGK
(FYI: Lake Lahontan is a reservoir on the Carson River to
store irrigation water for the Fallon Farmers. The
Truckee canal supplies additional water)
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