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Council 9884

St. Philip the Apostle Roman Catholic Church Lewisville, Texas

June 2012

Brother Knights, Why should you spend $20.00 to purchase a Texas State Charity Pin? Here's why?

1. It's a tax-deductible contribution to charity. Say your effective tax rate is 10%, that's $2.00 back in your pocket.

2. The pin is worth one free 50/50 ticket. If you play each month, that's a free $12.00 right there! 3. For the first three months I have them for sale, you will get a second free 50/50 ticket. That's

$3.00 more. 4. On top of the 17 bucks you get back? It's a GOOD thing to do! 5. Net cost is only $3.00!! With twelve opportunities to win that back and then some! PoC: LJ, [email protected]

Come and take the “Oath of Office” for the new fraternal term of office. ALL Council members are invited to attend.

WHEN: Following the 11:30am Mass Sunday, June 24, 2012 Approximately 1:30PM

WHERE: CLC More details to be provided soon

Council 9884 Calendar June 2012 July 2012

2 Rosary for Life Mary Garden 8:30am to 9:00 4 Independence Day!! 7 Council Business Meeting 7:30pm CLC 5 Council Business Meeting 7:30pm CLC 10 Pancake Breakfast 7:30am CLC 7 Rosary for Life Mary Garden 8:30am to 9:00

14 Assembly 2291 Meeting 7:30pm CLC Dinner at 6:30pm 8 Pancake Breakfast 7:30am CLC

21 Council Planning Meeting in RE Room 2 7:30pm 13 Assembly 2291 Meeting 7:30pm CLC Dinner at 6:30pm

23 2012-2013 Officer Installation Ceremony CLC 19 Council Planning Meeting in RE Room 2 7:30pm

24 Council Officers Installation CLC following 11:30 Mass 25 Newsletter articles due 9:00pm

24 Newsletter articles due 9:00pm

June, 2012 St. Philip the Apostle Council 9884

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"The best way to find yourself is to lose yourself in the service of others." - Ralph Waldo Emerson

Knight of the Month The month of May is always a stressful time because of the Saint Philip Casino Night. A lot of work must be done by a lot of different people to make it a success. One part of that success was accomplished by Mark Miles. He single handedly got the table sponsors lined up months before the event. He was also involved with ticket sales and meal planning. Mark is always one of the first to volunteer for a job and can be seen at our pancake breakfasts and casino nights. He attends our business and planning meetings. It is my pleasure to recognize the heroes of the Council 9884. Thank you Mark Miles, you are the May 2012 Knight of the Month.

New(?) Newsletter Editor Starting with the newsletter you are reading now, we have a new newsletter editor. This came about because I have been preparing to become the new Grand Knight in July and I asked LJ if there was a chance he would resume being our editor. The editor’s job is a technical, and at times, a frustrating job because the editor is under a deadline and is relying on others to supply the issue’s content. LJ had “Burned Out” and he needed a break. Dan Ballard graciously agreed to take over as editor. I want to personally thank Dan for the job and effort he has done. It is not easy to be the editor and to take that job on such short notice is a testament to the fine character he has.

Note Bene: June Planning Meeting With a new slate of officers and activity directors it is very important that officers and Activity Directors attend the June planning meeting on June 21st at 7:30pm in the education center to go over the event calendar and help you make this coming fraternal year easier less stressful and more successful and FUN. SK Steven Robillard Deputy Grand Knight


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Membership Tenure for June 2012

Knight Yrs of

Svc

Donald Fritschen 32

Joseph Marincel 22

SK Raymond Lamarre 21

SK David Cummings 20

Daniel Jacobs 18

SK Brian Friesenhahn 16

Ciro Panico 16

SK Terry Walker 16

Moise Nacier 10

Christopher Angus 6

Jeff Reimer 6

Stephen Howard 5

Walter Weldon 5

John Goodpaster III 4

Maurice Moon 4

James Dare 3

Donald Dougherty 3

Matthew Hergenrether 3

Tomas Martinez 3

Timothy Pate 3

Arthur Stockstill 3

Dennis Bozimowski 1

Repose of soul of Mick Robillard

Repose of soul of Gertrude Hurd

SK George Patterson SK Eric Linton Michele Dare Rich McNevin Adele Szablowski Michele Dare Heidy Bowser Sandy Dubek Gail Gasparac Beth Dendinger Adele Szablowski Dorothy Jermyn Margie Jermyn

Louis Portier’s sister Thelma

Chuck Berneche’s sister Brian Friesenhahn Pauline Glasser

Membership Birthdays for June

Knight

B’day

Francisco Lucio 1 Mark Hergenrether 1 Thomas Conroy 2 Damian Onyekwere 5 John Boaden 6 SK Anthony Cucinotta 7 SK Timothy Monaghan 7 Thomas Salata 8 Marcos Valle 10 Barry Millay 11 Miguel Ramirez 14 Derek Junek 20 Mark Sheguit 24 SK Johnnie Taylor 24 Wayne Fulton 25 Charles Lambert 25 Peter Rayome 25 Franklin Sikich 28 SK Grant P Beagles 29

For ALL US Military Personnel and their families to return home safely

That ALL Brother Knights and all others searching for employment find the work they seek

That all victims of numerous earthquakes & storms receive needed aid

That Catholic politicians govern as faithful Catholics

For an End to the Death Penalty

There are 1440 minutes in a day. It takes fewer than 20 of them to pray a Rosary. Spend that time with God every day and the remaining 1420 are all yours

YOUR NAME

ST. PHILIP THE APOSTLE NO. 9884

LEWISVILLE, TEXAS Wear your nametag to Mass and show that you are proud to be a Knight. Perhaps someone will ask you how to join.

The Eternal Best Seller



Membership Tenure for May 2012

Knight Yrs of

Svc

SK Rev. John Stasiowski 46

Hugh McDade 38

Daniel Poe 28

SK Michael Keiderling 23

SK Jeffrey Greenleaf 19

Johnny Thomas 19

Leo Crivello 18

SK Robert Durbin 17

Bernardino Manalo 16

Barry Millay 16

Timothy Thomas 16

James Abanaka 12

SK Joseph Walker 11

SK Brandon Dorgant 11

Marvin Wright 10

SK Fred Chanslor 7

SK Thomas Moore 7

SK Richard Lubke 7

SK Marco Melara 6

Michael Boland 6

Cory Whittaker 6

James Coyle 6

Barry Wachal 6

Troy Rohr 6

Richard Murchek 5

Robert Edwards 5

Richard Rogers 5

Membership Birthdays for May

Knight

B’day

William Maddie 2 SK Marco Melara 4 SK Terry Plum 5 Brady Mims 5 Tommy Meyer 8 SK Fred Chanslor 9 J.R. de la O 10 John Morrison 10 Daniel Ballard 10 Moise Nacier 11 SK Raymond Lamarre 12 Juan Sandoval 16 SK Harold Clark 16 Bernardino Manalo 20 SK Frank Fehrenbach 21 SK Ronald Wozny 23 SK Thomas Desilets 27 Juan Garces, Sr 28 SK Patrick Elliott 30 Thomas Crucian 31

Since we missed having an issue for May, here are the Knights who had anniversaries and birthdays last month. Kudos to our Chaplin and Pastor!

I will take this space to extend my thanks to Brother Knight Dan Ballard for stepping up when our Council had been going without a newsletter for several months. Service to the community. Thanks, Dan!



St. Philip Cinco de Mayo Casino Night

May 5, 2012

SUCCESS!! Council 9884 teamwork and dedication proved to be the reasons why this year’s St. Philip Casino Night was a fundraising success. After months of planning, coordinating, enlisting volunteers, ticket and table sponsor sales by Mark Miles

and Dennis Bozimowski, the scene was set for a Mexican buffet dinner, deserts, drinks and great table time with friends, family and fellow parishioners.

Typical of our events, tons of volunteer time was evident during set up and execution…apologies up front if any names were left off. Crunch time Saturday Cinco de Mayo morning began as the infrastructure team set up the gaming tables, dining area, food service, and silent auction. This team included Bob Dubek, George Driscoll, GK Bob LaCroix, Sean McIntyre (with daughters in tow), Steve Schweiger, Brian Friesenhahn, Eddie Martinez, Rich Lubke, . Next, Lady Knights Sylvia Martinez, Ann Robillard and Cathy Landry took over to decorate the Community Life Center, many more ladies provided desserts.

All the silent auction items were categorized and logged in the computer by George Driscoll with the help of Ann Robillard, Becky and Keith, daughter and son-in-law of our Grand Knight, Bob Lacroix. George had previously set up a website where people could log in and register silent auction items they were donating. Plus, Ann modeled the donated gold/diamond women’s tennis bracelet raffle item, generating extra ticket sales.

If you liked the food provided you need to thank the cooks that began their task early that morning. Cooking outside on the grill were Juan Sandoval, Brian Friesenhahn, Bob Forsyth and Danny Apodaca. Preparing the food in the kitchen were Richard Rogers, Mark Nauman and Louis Hernandez. People started showing up right after mass was over, they had dinner and there was non-stop casino excitement till closing time.

Bob Dubek and Rich Lubke were the

dealers for the two full tables of Texas Hold’em poker. Cathy McArdle managed the two slot machines and Bill Miller ran the roulette table. The rowdiest group of people that night were at the two craps tables set up and operated by Gregg Orbock, Brian Friesenhahn, Pete Hatton, Pete Whelan, Bob LaCroix and Bob Forsyth. Karen Hillen managed to keep the coolers full of softdrinks and water for all the thirsty, extra funds were raised from donations for these drinks.

On the Black Jack tables we had LJ, Vince Zawlocki, Louis Hernandez, Mike Wykrent, Kevin Pfister, Ken Groh, Mark, Seidenberger, Joe Walker, Mark Miles, Patty Osborne, Gregg Schoenrade, James Crow, Phil Delvecchio, Sean McIntire, Danny Apodaca, Tony Perry, Jim Wagner and Mark Nauman.

Gary Osborne was a fixture at the front desk registering people as they came in. The night was kept in constant action by the talent of both Gary Osborne and Mike McArdle, our two Masters of Ceremonies, raffle hawkers, “special chip deal” generators extraordinaire. These two Knights did a great job of selling additional tickets and recognizing VIP’s such as Padre Juan and Deacon Ray attending the event.

Thanks to many donors, over sixty silent auction items were bid on and purchased. The big giveaway prizes included a 39” HD TV, an X-Box 360, an outdoor grill, and a Nook Color. The winner of the Texas Hold’em poker took home a 26” HD TV DVD Player Combo.

Estimated proceeds, targeted to worship space lighting renovations, $5,000. Bob and George will have the official final tally next month (after I get those pesky final receipts turned in).

It was a hectic event like usual and I am glad and proud to call myself a member of Knights of Columbus Council 9884. This council’s members came through again and I know they will repeat their efforts next year. A big Thank You goes out to all the people that stuck around after all the fun was over, but the cleaning had to be done. I especially want to thank all the new members to our council that stepped up and helped out like old pros. SK Eddie Martinez, Chancellor



Photographs shot by SK Eddie Martinez.



URBAN KNIGHTS REPORT Casino Wrap up for the

Fifth Annual Adult Day Stay Casino Night May 19, 2012

Day Stay for Adults is now called Special Abilities of North Texas, a not for profit charitable 501(c) 3 organization I, Bill Miller, sit here and write this to you, my friends, dealers and brothers united in Christ in the Knights of Columbus founded on the basic principle of charity, the greatest of all virtues. PROLOGUE

It took a terribly long to get a consensual contract approved between the council and new Adult Day Stay CEO Troy Greisen. First contract went out on March 7, 2012 that was a bit meager and required only 12-dealers. Don’t you know (as most of you might) that past events were not well attended and at times we had more dealers than players? Although, that, what-it-may-be Troy and I met and discussed a grand event that required every bit of our equipments including of all things Pat and Joe Merick’s, God bless their souls, Chuck-A-Luck Dice game, whew! Well cutting to the chase with 20-BJ et. Al… it would take at least 30-dealers, hmmm; Troy was pretty adamant about what he wanted. I explained my doubt about us being able to deliver 30-dealers to run such an event, none-the less lets give it a try. So contract number two went out on April 18, 2012 for the whole enchilada. I immediately broadcast an APB that if we could get 30 or at least 25- volunteers, then I would commit to a $2400 contract to supply equipment and 30-dealers for the May 19, 2012 event.

Well guess what? Within a week 18-dealers signed and this, two weeks after our St Philips Cinco de Mayo, to deal again on 5-19-12, I was impressed, although not the 30 Troy was optimistic for. So I told him that we couldn’t do it for that large of event; … however, I did commit to 20-dealers. So after about three weeks of not hearing back from Mr Greisen I figured the deal was off. But to my amazement on May the 9th he emailed that he would sign for a 20-dealer contract for $1,700, good for us. However; there were

conditions to the agreement, Oh boy what

now? Set up had to be 1:00 pm, dealers had to be there and ready to start at 6:30 and, in addition to Texas Hold’em, two “hi stakes” poker tables games were to be run; BTW Brian told me that poker is not conducive to a casino operation, and it turned out that he was right (as usual), no one played, ask Jim Wagner and LJ. Anyway, Mr. Bill agrees on 5/9/12 to a 20-dealer event. THE SETUP

The Chapelle des Fleurs (French for chapel with flowers) is a very nice place. To ensure an early set up they had two strapping young men and a lady available to lend a

hand. This was good because Brian, George, Louis and myself (useless at lifting these days), but with five men and a lady set up was complete by 2:30pm. Oh yes, a side bar, Rich and Jay were not available, but Brian took up the slack. BTW (#2) don’t you know that Jay is moving near Statesville, NC the end of May 2012? He will be truly missed as a craps dealer extraordinaire, equipment hauler with Rich and Brain and set up man. He has especially come through for me many times over the years; so Sir Knight Jay Darling, I love ya man, God Bless you and yours. THE LAST MINUTE

No pre-meal today boys and girls just start dealing straight at 6:30 pm. But wait, where are the players! All the grandeur of a 250 player event turns out to be just like the four previous events, i.e., a light crowd. We had 13-BJ, eleven in the main room and two in a back “Brides dressing room” very nice, just ask Paul Frances, our last minute Texas Hold’em dealer. Yes, panic set in as I realized of the 23 who signed up none were poker dealers. So after going down my list of poker dealers and calling several I found Paul was willing and available at the eleventh hour, so special thanks goes out to you my friend Paul, a busy man as well, as we all are. Derailed again with my narration, sorry. So anyway we sit around and talk amongst ourselves for an hour. THE MAIN EVENT

Turns out they had about 125 players so it did get a busy. Although, dealing straight, as directed with the idea that players would spend $30 for another $2000 in chips; thus, I think most tables were empty by 9:00 pm.



In an extra ordinary turn of cards, a first ever for me

with seven players that started out losing as normal, but like someone turned on a heater, the players got hot. I couldn’t believe they were all coming ahead and I did play straight; Alan brought out the dreaded black chips ($10-grand each), my biggest winner was $47,000.

Now for the best; yes you 23-heroes / dealers who without your support this would not be possible; I thank you for your commitment and hopefully had fun.

Inside guard and Past Knight Line Chief Editor and publisher LJ (Lawrence Jermyn), Church Director and rookie dealer Dennis Bozimowski, Lecturer ad Roulette dealer Vince Zawlocki, Home association secretary Alan Harris, PGK Bill Miller, PCB brother Bob Forsyth, PFN SK Brian Friesenhahn, Greg Orbock, Joseph Eskew a busy man who fines time to help out, thank you, Mike Wykrent who brought his friend Grant Lehman, who says he will help us again thank you very much, FS George Driscol, GK Bob LaCroix, Paul Frances Texas-Hold’em dealer and Jim Wagner Poker dealer (but no players (sorry Jim), Greg Orbock, Insurance Agents Steve Schweiger and Kevin Pfister. PGK and PFN Grant Beagles and bride, thank you Ellen for dealing BJ. PGK, PFN and PDD Mike McArdle and bride, thank you Cathy for handling the slots.

Finally, Louis Hernandez who helped with set up and learned from Vince how to play Roulette and he did one more amazing thing, Louis donated a slot Machine that he had for over 10-years; Wow what an un expected surprise. So, many kudos, and a great big thanks for the fourth machine, to Louis. Now we can have two areas for slots so thank you thank you thank you again. One last comment thanks to all especially Brian for tear down and getting the trailer loaded. But Vince took a tumble while stepping off the ramp, oh pain. But he is ok and on the mend. RIP So with all those words written I say: “Norm Urban, where-ever you are, we love you for setting this machine in motion.” SK Bill Miller, Casino Ops Manager

Council 9884 Directory Officers

Grand Knight Bob LaCroix 469.644.5899 Dep. Grand Knight Steve Robillard 972.724.2013 Advocate Mike Crivello 817.430.4691 Chancellor Eddie Martinez 214-205-8502 Chaplain John Stasiowski 972.219.0972 Field Agent (A-L) Kevin Pfister 214.621.9948 Field Agent (M-Z) Steve Schweiger 402.980.4997 Fin. Secretary George Driscoll 972.355.3174 Inside Guard Lawrence Jermyn 972.383.9001 Lecturer Vince Zawlocki 682.465.9350 Outside Guard Ed McCluskey 972.956.0307 Recorder Sean McIntyre 972.459.3040 Treasurer Bob Dubek 972.539.4148 Trustee (1 year) Tom Moore 972.539.0257 Trustee (2 year) Joe Walker 214.222.2969 Trustee (3 year) *** Open Position *** Warden Tommy Meyer 817-269.9292

Directors and Program Chairs Admissions Ray Lamarre 972.219.1686 Casino Bus. Mgr. Bill Wilbur 972.355.7714 Casino Ops. Mgr. Bill Miller 972.539.7364 Ceremonials Grant Beagles 972.221.8592 Church Activity Dennis Bozimowski 972-317-0862 Community Activity Sean McIntyre 972.459.3040 Council Activity Marco Melara 972-691-9223 Family Activity Mark Miles 972-355-8746 Membership Bill Miller 972.539.7364 Newsletter Editor LJ 972.383.9001 Photos/Scrapbook Sean McIntyre 972.459.3040 Programs Director Eddie Martinez 214-205-8502 Pro.Life Activity *** Open Position *** Public Relations Sean McIntyre 972.459.3040 Retention Bill Miller 972.539.7364 Scouting Tom Moore 972.539.0257 Squires Pete Hatton 972.523.3141 Vocations Joseph Eskew 972.315.0312 Youth Activity Jeremy Stephens 972-420-6882



Home Association Annual Membership

Meeting June 7 As a member, in good standing, of KofC Council 9884, you are automat- ically a member of the “St Philip Home Association” (or Home Association), the independent

corporation formed by the Council to be the asset holding organization (e.g. a K of C hall or other property). The Annual Home Association Meeting is scheduled for June 7 at 6:30 in the CLC, immediately prior to the regular Council business meeting. The agenda is to elect three members to the Board of Directors for a three year term. If you are interested in serving on the Board of Directors please respond to Joe Walker, a current board member, or the Grand Knight. New officers of the Association will be elected after the election of the New Board of Directors. PoC: Joe Walker [email protected] 469-831-5944

State:

38th Annual Johnny Lopez Knights of Columbus

State Golf Tournament

Brother Knights and Fellow Golfers, Just a short note about this year’s State

Golf Tournament. Because of the severe drought everyone was in last year we did not get to enjoy the full

beauty and challenge of the golf courses at Bear Creek Golf World last

year. So the decision was made to go back. I was there

a few weeks ago and the fairways once again have grass on them, the rough was rough and the creeks and ponds were full of water, just waiting to be filled up with golf balls.

The tournament has been scheduled for Friday September 7, 2012, Saturday September 8, 2012 and concluding on Sunday September 9, 2012. Again it will be a Friday Scramble teeing off at 1:00pm and individual & team play on both Saturday and Sunday teeing off at 8:00am. For entry forms and hotel information, contact the PoC.

Hope to see all of you in Katy! PofC: Boyd Burris, [email protected] (C) 214-507-8420, (H) 817-430-8406

International: 44th Annual Knights of

Columbus International Golf

Tournament The 44th annual Knights of Columbus International Amateur Golf Tournament will be held June 10 -15 2012 in Kentucky.

This is in the Northern part of Kentucky near Cincinnati, Ohio. There is an optional Scotch Doubles Tournament on June 12, an optional four man scramble on June 13, and two rounds of stroke play on June 14 and 15.

All player are flighted based on your handicap which must be submitted either by an official handicap system or two 18-hole rounds played within a month of the entry deadline (April 15). The scorecards must be signed by a course pro.

There are tours to casinos and museums and an amusement park Mon thru Wed and shopping and a tour of the Underground Railroad and the Cincinnati Zoo on Thu.

If your lady is a golfer, there is a Ladies Scramble on Thursday. The cost is $160 for Thu and Fri stroke play (includes the players meals), $50 for the optional Wed Scramble, $45 for the Ladies Scramble, $90 a couple for the optional Scotch Doubles, $85 for the Wed, Thu and Fri meals and social events.

The tours range from $25 each to $80 each. PofC: Boyd Burris, [email protected] (C) 214-507-8420, (H) 817-430-8406



Living Water Pool Service Pool Cleaning

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Knights of Columbus Insurance Life-Term-Retirement-Annuities-

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Serving Men Last Name A thru L Office 214-621-9948

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