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BISHOP ODIN NEWS Published Monthly Knights of Columbus Council No. 2917 607 East Whitney Drive Houston, Texas 77022-3535 Phone: 713-694-2341 http://www.kofc2917.org June 2014 Vol. 33, Issue 6
COUNCIL OFFICERS, COMMITTEEMEN & OTHERS
Council Chaplain Rev. Clint Ressler 713-692-9123 Co-Chaplain Deacon Will Hunter 713-805-8582 Ladies Auxiliary Chaplain Rev. Alberto Zanatta 281-447-6381 Chaplain CDA Court #1750 Rev. Msgr. James L. Golasinski 713-222-2289 District Deputy—District #75 Agustin Carrillo 832-305-0395 Grand Knight Joseph Earthman 713-562-0501 Deputy Grand Knight Jim Azzarello 281-547-8720 Chancellor Robert W. Murski [email protected] 281-881-4095 Recorder Michael Descant 281-615-0104 Financial Secretary Benny Okruhlik, PGK, FDD 281-353-5892 Treasurer Jeffrey Kasowski 713-868-8093 Advocate Brett Owens 979-324-5099 Warden Mark Demny [email protected] 713-444-9861 Lecturer Brian Garcia 832-588-3308 Inside Guard Edward Tobola 713-899-4211 Outside Guard Antonio Saenz 713-691-1604 Outside Guard Jose Limas 713-681-4481 Trustee Ken Boudny 713-869-9821 Trustee Doug Wendt 281-684-2289 Trustee Dominic Psencik, PGK, PFN, FDD 713-682-4413 Family Director John Buck 713-398-6196 Council Director Don Christen 713-628-8177 Youth Director Miguel Navarro 713-862-5650 Rosary Team James E. Urbanovsky, PGK, PFN 713-861-6347 Rosary Team & Pro-Life Program Director John Fox 713-682-5244 Senior Club President Angie Heinrich 713-683-8417 V.A. Hospital Chairman Anton Swiech 713-697-6846 NorthSide Columbus Club President John Buck 713-398-6196 K of C insurance A-F David Walsh [email protected] 832-512-0326 K of C insurance G-K Daryl Van Keuhlen [email protected] 281-615-2618 K of C insurance L-P MarkDeacon [email protected] 281-381-1366
K of C insurance Q-Z Jose R. Oviedo [email protected] 832-910-5061 Bowling President Harold Fenn 713-818-0430
President Ladies Auxiliary Kelly Clawson 713-869-2018 Catholic Daughters Regent Carol Mitschlatis 832-498-8495 Manager, Northside Columbus Club (hall rentals) Mickie Wendt 713-694-2341 Editor, Bishop Odin News Kathy Bronikowski ([email protected]) 281-356-3535
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Joe Earthman, Grand Knight http://www.kofc2917.org June, 2014 (Vol. 33, No. 6)
CO-CHAPLAIN’S MESSAGE Deacon Will Hunter
The Presence of the Lord
We often go through life speculating exactly where the Lord is in our lives when strife or discord has surrounded us. It is so easy for us to assume the Lord has abandoned us in our time of need. It is so easy for us to make the assertion that God does not listen to us when we need him most. Each of these assertions made by us is simply not true because the Lord never leaves our side for any reason. Look at the two disciples walking the road to Emmaus. Out of nowhere the Lord appears to them and they have no idea who he is or why he is with them. The two disciples never stop to ask themselves the question “how did the Lord get here?” In a similar way we are like the two disciples the Lord walked with. In times of trouble, stress, despair, heartache and the like, we have little to no clue the Lord is walking with us because we are so consumed with everything else that is going on in our lives. We take leave of the fact the Lord vowed that he would be with us until the end of time. Do not assume the Lord is only with us in spirit. No, he is with us in the flesh. He is with us on every level of love we can imagine. We need look no further than those individuals we love, respect and admire to see the real presence of the Lord in our lives. For who but the Lord could share such an immense love with us through others? The Lord’s presence is real and active each day of our lives. No matter where we are or what we encounter.
Brother Robert Murski, Knight of the month for April.
Brother Charlie & Angie Heinrich, Family of the month for April.
GRAND KNIGHT’S MESSAGE Joe Earthman
Brother Knights,
Thanks to all of our Brother Knights who attended this month's council meeting and just a reminder, all Brother Knights are welcome to join us for dinner and fellowship, capped off with our council meeting that usually lasts about an hour. A special thanks to the Brother Knights who came out to volunteer and show support for our inaugural 2014 KNIGHT'S CHALICE. Thank you to the Brother Knights who brought their family members. I hope everyone enjoyed the day and will come and support it again next year! Please take a look at the photos included in this month's newsletter. We will soon begin making plans for next year's event and hope you'll bring your good ideas to the table. 2917 is always looking for new ideas to reach out to the community and raise money for the charities we support. Also, elections are coming up so please make sure you attend our next council meeting to vote. Participation and a positive attitude based on unity, fraternity, charity and patriotism is 2917's key to success that is so beneficial to the groups we support. For those who cannot make it to a council meeting, please feel free to call me personally or email if you have any questions (713-802-0000 or [email protected]).
Council
Elections
June 9
Next Officers’ meeting is Wednesday, June 4 at 7:00 p.m.
Next Council meeting is ELECTION Monday, June 9 at 7:00 p.m.
Dinner served from 6:00-6:40 p.m.
Next NorthSide Columbus Club meeting is Wednesday, June 18 at 7:00 p.m.
Next work day is Saturday, June 21
Congratulations to
Brother Nick Navararo, winner of the Grand Knight’s prize at the May meeting.
$200.00 and Growing!!! Brother Chip Mills’ name was drawn at the May meeting.
Since Brother Mills was not present, the attendance
prize increases to $200. Please plan to attend the June
meeting. Social and meal from 6:00 p.m. to 6:45 p.m.
meeting at 7:00 p.m. and the attendance prize drawing
at the conclusion of the meeting.
CORRECTION: Last month it was
stated the council donated $500 to
Assumption’s food pantry. That was
incorrect—the council donated $2,500.00
This past fiscal year we welcomed
the following members to Council 2917:
Fr. Ben Smaistrla, John Katra, Rudolf Kovar, Robert Connor,
Robert Hrncir, Gerald Davis, Michael Ramirez, Jacob
Ramirez, Paul Opperman, David Bermudez, Oscar Dubon-Romero, Alvin Clark, Marcus Gerardo Nieves,
Augustin Guzman, Carter Rodarte, Fr. Franco Cecchini, Jose Enrique Gracia, Jose R. Zuniga, Eric Davis.
Brothers, please continue to
NorthSide Columbus Club John Buck
We have had a busy rental schedule these past few months, but that is no reason for you not to continue promoting the rental of our facility. Through our recent rentals, we have had many new faces visit our facility and all have been impressed with the buildings and grounds. Please continue promoting our rentals. Over the past years we have been very successful with volunteers to take care of some of our regular mainte-nance needs, both professional and non-professional. I commend our weekly and monthly volunteers for their dedicated service. For several months our monthly work day volunteer group has dwindled, where we were hav-ing 15 or more men show up, we are now getting less than 10 men. With this shortage of manpower, we are having to work our volunteers harder. I am asking you, if you have the time available to help this group of vol-unteers maintain our facility, please join us— we need your assistance. All members of Council 2917 need to remember that the money saved by volunteering to help with our maintenance is given back to the council to go towards our charity program, and Charity is the major Principle of our Order. The weekday workers for May were: Joe Pavlik, Richard Pavlas, Doug Wendt, Brian Kubiak and John Buck. The monthly workers were: John Buck, Doug Wendt, Mike Kloss, Billy Hoffart, Bill Selvaggi, Buddy Hudec, Ben Kaminski, David Cornelius, and Charles Heinrich. A SPECIAL THANK YOU TO ANGIE HEINRICH for cleaning out the flower beds and making them look nice! IMPORTANT NOTICE: The trash dumpster we have is for KC & NSCC use only! This dumpster is not for personal use. On past occasions, people have over-stuffed our dumpster and when the dumpster truck came to empty the dumpster they took a picture of the overflowing dumpster and wrote us a citation. Please do not use our dumpster for personal use.
NorthSide Columbus Club Floyd Rekieta, Secretary
We will have elections for the NSCC board at the
regular council meeting on June 9th. There are four
board members to be elected. If you want to run for
the board, let me or John Buck know.
The NSCC will give their bi-annual report to the
stockholders on July 14 at 7:00 p.m.
Floyd Rekieta 281-350-2042
John Buck 713-398-6196
Knights of Columbus Council 2917
Summer Fling
Dinner, Dance & Raffle
Saturday, August 23, 2014
607 East Whitney Street Houston, Texas
$13,000 given away in 23 prizes
$100 donation per ticket - only 350 tickets will be sold Each ticket entitles admission for two to dinner & dance.
1st Prize…..$5,000 2nd Prize…. $1,000 13th Prize….. $300
3rd Prize…. $1,000 14th Prize….. $200 4th Prize…. $ 500 15th Prize….. $200 5th Prize…. $ 500 16th Prize….. $200 6th Prize…. $ 500 17th Prize….. $200 7th Prize…. $ 500 18th Prize….. $200 8th Prize…. $ 400 19th Prize...... $200 9th Prize.... $ 400 20th Prize….. $200 10th Prize…. $ 300 21st Prize….. $200 11th Prize…. $ 300 22nd Prize….. $200 12th Prize…. $ 300 23rd Prize….. $200
All prizes paid in Visa Gift Cards - Winner responsible for all taxes
Music will be provided by the
Red Ravens
Polka Band
Additional dinner tickets are available for $8.00 each and additional dance tickets are available for $8.00 each
Doors open at 4:00 p.m. Dinner will be served from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m.
Dance is from 7:00 to 11:00 p.m.
To purchase a $100 ticket, please call Brother Ed Okonski @ 281-433-6835.
For the past several years, the NorthSide
Columbus Club has donated the use of
Odin Hall to the Down Syndrome
Association to use for their annual
luncheon. This donation is part of our
organization’s charity program.
GK Joe Earthman, along with Brother John Buck, presented Irazema Ortiz, Principal at Assumption School, a $5,000 check earmarked for equipment to furnish classrooms for the upcoming school year.
At the presentations mentioned above, it was very rewarding to see the appreciation the students
and parents have for our contributions. It was especially rewarding at St Pius X High School when so many parents and students made a special effort to give us thanks. Casino Night expects to continue it’s success in 2014. Casino Night success and profit depends on the ability to sell all it’s
tickets, maintain and get new sponsorships and obtain large ticket items for the silent auction table. This year, through the generosity of a person who attended for the first time last year, we
will be offering a one week stay at a beach home on Galveston Island as a silent auction item. Will you help us sell all 200 Casino Night tickets, get more sponsorships or more items for the silent auction table? We need everyone’s help. Keep Casino Night needs in your mind when you
are talking with your friends, relatives, neighbors and business associates. It only takes a second to ask.
Doug Wendt, Casino Night Chairman
Council 2917 presented a $5,000 check to Cathy Stephen, Principal at St. Rose of Lima School, earmarked for equipment necessary to furnish new classrooms for the upcoming school year.
Brothers Mike Kloss and Doug Wendt look on as GK Joe Earthman presents a check for $5000 to St. Pius X High School. This check is for five $1000 student scholarships.
Pictured with Brothers Mike Kloss, GK Joe Earthman and Doug Wendt are the 5 lucky winners of the $1000 scholarships.
These contributions
were made possible
due to the success of
Council 2917’s
Casino Night for 2013.
KNIGHT'S OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 2917 AND THE HOUSTON POLICE DEPARTMENT PRESENT
PRESENTATION HIGHLIGHTS: ▪ HISTORY OF THE ACTIVE SHOOTER IN OUR AMERICAN CULTURE ▪ RUN, HIDE, FIGHT VIDEO ▪ HOW TO PREPARE FOR AN ACTIVE SHOOTER ▪ WHAT TO DO IN AN ACTIVE SHOOTER SITUATION ▪ LAW ENFORCEMENT'S ROLE IN AN ACTIVE SHOOTER SITUATION ▪ QUESTION AND ANSWER SESSION
TIME AND PLACE:
WEDNESDAY, JULY 23, 2014 @ 7:00 P.M. KNIGHT'S OF COLUMBUS HALL, 607 EAST WHITNEY, 77022
A special thanks to the presenter, Mr. Stephan Daniel, HPD Public Affairs Liaison.
"HOW TO SURVIVE AN ACTIVE SHOOTER"
Please pray for our sick:
Brother Augustin Carrillo
Brother Daniel Bilski
Brother Eugene Klotz
Brother Roy Kobak
Brother Charlie Wendt
Brother Philip Borski
Brother Ken Boudny
Brother Edmund Gorka
Brother Clarence Witzkoske
Brother Al Meschwitz
Brother Albin Januszewski
Helen Brezina, mother-in-law of Brother Dennis
Kubiak
Gertrude Kubiak, mother of Brother Dennis Kubiak
Isabella Kubiak, daughter of Brother Brian & Celina
Kubiak
Laurita Sicola,wife of Brother Tommy
Gail Nevlud, daughter-in-law of Brother Jerry and
Henrietta Nevlud Names on our “Sick Prayer List" will appear in our newsletter for 3 months, after which they will be removed unless notification is received to have the name remain. Please contact Brother Robert Murski Chancellor, at 281-881-4095 if you would like to add anyone or have the name remain on our prayer list.
Especially:
William Wayne Sony, Army 1st Cavalry stationed at Ft. Hood, son of Brother Don and Paula Sony.
Brother Zach Kloss, son of Brother Mike and Jan Kloss.
The following Brother Knights visited our veterans on April 27: Anton Swiech, John Fox and Leonard Kasowski. The next visitations are: July 6, Sept. 14, Nov. 23. Please contact Anton Swiech, our VA Chairman, at 713-697-6846 if you are able to visit.
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Richard R. Barrow June 1
James T. Koteras June 1
Robert L. Okonski June 1
Gilbert L. Koteras June 3
Kerry L. Von Arb June 3
Eugene J. Bielamowicz June 5
Carl W. Bayer June 6
Gabriel G. Navarro June 6
Raymond J. Kotzur June 7
Carl W. Ferraro June 9
James R. Dziedzic June 11
Jude A. Borski June 12
Donald G. De Simone June 12
George D. Helmer June 12
Eugene E. Johnson June 13
Mark J. Derkowski June 15
J. Gregory Keys June 15
John C. Markowski June 15
Robert L. Dirzanowski June 16
Stanley J. Twardowski June 16
Ismael S. Jalamo June 17
Donald R. Kubiak June 19
Guadalupe N. Gonzalez June 20
Daniel R. Eureste June 23
George H. Mendel June 23
Charles E. Amos, Sr. June 24
John R. Klesel June 24
Craig S. Hablinski June 28
Angelo J. Cassaro June 30
Garry G. Lewandowski June 30
SENIOR CLUB
The next meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, June 10
Everyone is asked to bring a covered dish and dessert.
FOURTH DEGREE NEWS
Brother Knights: As a 4
th degree member, you are “Knighted”
a Sir Knight. Sir Knights of Bishop Odin Council are assigned to the Msgr. Wilhelm Assembly. Meetings are held once a month at the Cathedral Center with ample free parking next to the center. A meal is served before every meeting with no charge to the attendees. Wives are welcome; however, during the meeting they visit in another room. Many of our “turnouts” are at the Co-Cathedral with Cardinal DiNardo as the celebrant. We are considered the protective arm of our Cardinal. Bishop Odin Council 2917 has about 550 members. Of these only 43 of our council are members of the 4
th Degree. This is less than 8.0%.
This probably is the lowest participation of all the councils assigned to the Wilhelm Assembly. Below is a breakdown of the cost of becoming a Sir Knight. First and foremost, the “Official Dress” of a Sir Knight is a black tuxedo with all the trimmings such as black bow tie, black shoes, tuxedo shirt, cummerbund, white gloves, suspenders, cufflinks, and studs. All of the above can be purchased at Al’s Formal Wear for $149.00. Depending on quality of fabric, the prices of the tuxes range from $149.00, $179.00 and $234.99 which includes all of the above items. The cost of the “Social Baldric,” lapel pin, and banquet ticket is $70.00 or a total outlay of $219.00. The cost of items for “Full Regalia” which includes the sword package, chapeau with carrying case, and cape will cost you about another $400.00. If you are interested in becoming a Sir Knight or want additional information, just call me. You will be inspired. Sir Knight Leonard P. Kasowski Msgr. Wilhelm Assembly Liaison Cell: 713-206-1318
Pro-Life Program Director John Fox
Thank you to the Ladies Auxiliary for providing refreshments for our April Rosary. Our next council pro-life Rosary will be held Monday June 23 at 7:00 p.m.
Join The Helpers of God’s Precious Infants in a Peaceful Prayer, Mass and Rosary Procession on
Saturday, June 21, 2014
Mass at 8:15 a.m. at St. Francis de Sales Chuch 8200 Roos Rd., Houston, TX 77036
Followed by a Rosary in front of
AAA Concerned Women’s Center (Two Arena Place) 7324 SW Freeway
(Parking at Pollo Riko, 7229 Fondren Rd) Remember to adhere to Archdiocesan Guidelines for presence at an abortion clinic.
The Dominican Sisters of Mary Immaculate Province invited members of Council 2917 to attend the blessing and dedication Mass of their new chapel—MARY, QUEEN OF PREACHERS. Those attending were: GK Joe Earthman, Brothers John Buck and Jim Descant and Ladies’ Auxiliary President, Kelly Clawson.
Brothers John Buck, GK Joe Earthman, Doug Wendt, and Don Psencik presented an $800 check to St. Rose Principal, Cathy Stephen, to be divided between the 6 winners of this year’s essay contest to be used towards the students’ tuition for the next school year.
June 2 Domino Tournament (1st Monday)
June 4 Officers’ Meeting at 7:00 p.m.
June 6 BINGO
June 9 ELECTIONS - Council Meal at 6 p.m./
Meeting at 7 p.m.
June 10 Senior Citizens
June 13 BINGO
June 15 Happy Father’s Day
June 18 NorthSide Columbus Club - 7:00 p.m.
June 20 BINGO (Ladies’ Auxiliary Night Out)
June 21 Council Work Day
June 23 Pro-Life Rosary - 7:00 p.m.
June 27 BINGO
June 28 Cajun Dance - Roemer Hall
June 30 Domino Tournament (5th Monday)
July 2 Officers’ Meeting
July 4 BINGO (Independence Day)
July 7 Domino Tournament (1st Monday)
July 11 BINGO
July 14 Council Meal at 6 p.m./ Meeting at 7 p.m.
July 15 Senior Citizens
July 16 NorthSide Columbus Club - 7:00 p.m.
July 16 Ladies’ Auxiliary Day Meeting - 11 a.m.
July 18 BINGO (Ladies’ Auxiliary Night Out)
July 19 Council Work Day
July 25 BINGO
July 26 Cajun Dance (Roemer Hall)
July 28 Pro-Life Rosary - 7:00 p.m.
LADIES' AUXILIARY Kelly Clawson, President
Ladies, Summer is here! Yeah! This has been a tough school year for me so I am glad it is over. At our meeting on May 21, we welcomed a new member, Kelley Henderson. Please make her feel welcome when you see her. We then reviewed the changes we made to our by-laws at the March meeting and approved the final wording. I will submit the revisions to Grand Knight Jo-seph Earthman for approval from Bishop Odin Council #2917. We also discussed the Summer Fling which is at the end of summer. We will be having the dessert booth again, so we will need everyone to bring in a dessert that day. More info as it gets nearer. We will also be donating two items for the mini-raffle. If you don't have your ticket to attend, make sure you get one. We always have a good time. Our next meeting will be July 16 at 11:00 am. We will be having a potluck style luncheon. Please bring in salads, sandwiches, chips, dips, and desserts. We are hoping to keep it light and cool since it will be in the middle of the hot summer.
Thank you to the Bingo kitchen workers for April: Sandra Rekieta, Judy Wendt, Earline Okruhlik, Theresa Burkett, Angie Heinrich, Delores Tobola, Kathy Bronikowski And another big thank you to all the bakers for April: Sandra Rekieta, Earline Okruhlik, Janie Okonski, Judy Wendt, Laura Cannon, Rosalie Lobpries, Angie Heinrich, Pansy Miller, Theresa Burkett, Kathy Bronikowski
I want to wish all the men out there who have positively affected a child's life in any way a very Happy Father's Day!
Ladies’ Auxiliary Bingo Night Out Friday, June 20
Early Bird Bingo starts at 7:15 p.m.
and regular Bingo starts at 7:30.
DOMINO RESULTS
Moon Tournament Winners for May 5
1st Place: Greg Okonski 2nd Place: Ed Okonski 3rd Place: Judy Wendt
Next Moon Tournaments are June 2 & June 30
CATHOLIC DAUGHTERS
OF THE AMERICAS
Next meeting is Tuesday, June 3 Mass at 6:30 followed by installation of
officers and followed by a meal.
If anyone is interested in joining the Catholic Daughters, please call Carol Mitschlatis at 832-498-8495. Deadline for the July
newsletter is June 16.
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