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Activities for March 2016
March 3rd, - Thursday at 7:30 pm General
Membership Meeting
Hall Association Meeting after regular
meeting
March 6th – First Sunday Breakfast at the
Gym after the 8:30 am Mass
March 12th
, Saturday – Knights Mass
Intention
March 19th
, Saturday– 4th
Degree
Exemplifications
March 31st, Thursday – Agenda Officers
Meeting
Dear Brothers Knights,
“Do little things with great love” –
Mother Teresa
As we all enter into March, there is a hope that
spring is coming soon. Boy, this has been a long wet
winter. He cold and rain have been something
overwhelming.
Spring is a rebirth and so is as Catholics we begin
to take our Lenten journey towards Easter. It is really a
time I enjoy because it reminds me to look inward. How
can I be a better Christian, Catholic, father, husband, and
Grand Knight? I fall so short of what God expects of me.
This is the time for some spring cleaning of my heart.
As I enter into my final 7 months as your Grand
Knight, there are so many things I wish I could have
done. At the same time, I really feel we have
accomplished a lot of great things over the last 2 years.
Part of my Lenten journey is to reflect on all the positives
that have occurred over the last 2 years and some of the
wonderful things we have planned for the next 4 months.
Please take some time to review the calendar in
this newsletter. Pick some events that you would like to either volunteer at or lend a helping hand. Maybe your
reflection is how to get more involved here in our council, doing God’s work, and building friendships with
some wonderful people. I encourage you to do so.
March is known for the madness of college basketball, the beginning of baseball spring training, and the
rebirth of trees, flowers and plants. What will you make your March known for?
“Through Christ our Lord, who is the Way, the Truth, and the Life forever and ever. Amen”
“Do little things with great love” - Mother Teresa
Fraternally and Vivat Jesus, Doug Klein
Grand Knight
Grand Knight’s Report
Knights of Columbus East Multnomah Council # 3179
March 2016 Bulletin, Volume 11, No. 3
www.kofc3179.org
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February 4th
, Thursday – General Membership Meeting
With 22 Brother Knights in attendance, the following items were discussed:
Fr. Charles Zach opened the meeting with his Chaplain’s report on Lent which begins this weekend and
talked about the Bono-Opera, corporal and spiritual works of mercy. These are listed in a copy he
issued everyone in the hall and are the following Corporal works of Mercy;
1. Feed the hungry
2. Shelter the Homeless
3. Clothe the Naked
4. Visit the Imprisoned
5. Give to the poor
6. Bury the Dead
Spiritual Works of Mercy which helps our neighbors in their everyday life and emotional needs;
1. Instructing and sharing your faith
2. Advising others to be faithful to Gospel values
3. Consoling
4. Comforting others in their pain, despair or grieving
5. Forgiving
6. Bearing wrongs patiently
Fr. Zach also indicated that there will be 4 masses come Wednesday (Feb. 10th
)-.8:00 am, Noon,
5:30 pm(Spanish) and at 7:00pm. He is requesting ushers at the 7pm mass due to the expected
volume of people coming in.
Chancellor Brother John Snyder explained about the Amazon.com project, how it works – our Council
getting one percent minimum on any purchases made thru our website.
Bro. Scotty reported that there will be a 1st, 2
nd and 3
rd degree exemplifications at Sherwood Feb. 20
th
A 2nd
reading for Mr. Don Chaney for a 1st degree signing up.
Deputy Grand Knight Brother Larry Rose on Building the Domestic Church, starting with the recent
Archbishop’s Appeal which is very supportive of our program. New initiatives points out Knights
become more parish-based councils, parish support on youth and community such as putting some plans
partnering with youth programs, Christian fatherhood, women’s and mothers’ programs.
On Communications, thank you letters from the following:
1. Brother Bill
2. StandUpGirl.com – a $50 donation in Bro. Larry Rose’ name for his breakfast efforts
3. Catholic Charities
4. Fr. Palladino for his Christmas gift
5. Fr. Charles Zach for his Christmas gift
6. St. Vincent De Paul
7. Special Olympics
8. Vocations
Bro. John Freuler reported on the recent Basketball Free Throw Contest – went well with 10
participants, 4 girls and 6 boys, given 3 basketballs, there will be no district but regional contest in
March at Corvallis.
Brother Charlie Marino on Valentines’ Dance – about 120 tickets sold. Planning to set-up about 3pm
Saturday, Feb. 13th
, will need help.
Bro. Rod Spring reported working together with his wife Mari on identifying about 15 widows of
Brother Knights and creating business cards which welcomes these ladies and accommodating them
with free admissions to all Knights activities. These will be mailed next week.
State Convention will be from April 29th
to May 1st in Salem. For delegates nominations, Brothers Chris
Baker, Larry Rose, Aaron Seiwald and Doug Klein’s names are in the list.
February 2016 Activities
February 2015 and Future Council Activities
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A $25 donation was approved for the ACCW (Archdiocese Council of Catholic Women) on advertising
to help them out.
A $380 annual support for a seminarian has been approved, this will be together with 9 other councils to
help one seminarian through one year.
A $150 was approved to support Fr. Lange’s travel , State Chaplain who is going to the Vatican as
mandated by Pope Francis as one of the 100 selected to be a member of the Corp Missionary of Mercy
on February 10th
(motioned by Bro. Rod Spring)
Bro. Tom Barrie informed the council that there will be a Benefit Dinner for Bro. Craig Leadon who has
terminal cancer. The dinner will be set up by Bro. Larry Rose at “Mark’s Café” on April 10th
.
Bro. Jerry McAfee reminded all about 40 Days of Life stil going on, Feb. 14th
meet at the hall by 11am
to go downtown (next 5 Sundays also following)
Bro. Jerry McAfee also reported that the Spiritual Adoption a St. Henry’s went very well with great
response. Fr. Zach added that there will be follow-up events like baby showers at 6 mos and so on.
Grand Knight Doug Klein informed the council that we have a new field agent. His name, Brendan
Rothenbucher. His contact info: (503) 314 3897, [email protected]
A $50 donation to RCIA will be made in Bro. John Freuler’s name for his help at the last breakfast.
Brother Rod Spring expressed his Good of the Order in terms of the Corporal and Spiritual works of
Mercy examples of which could be… like bringing in cans of non-perishable foods, Care Ministry, give
clothing to Goodwill, visit prison, tutoring kids to read (St. Therese), Saturday Mass Knights intentions
on 2nd
Saturday masses or join a small Faith-based group.
February 7th
– First Sunday Breakfast. This day a great showing of 145 people showed up for breakfast and
17 Brother Knights were at hand to handle the tasks. Great job Brother Knights.
February 13th
, Saturday – Annual Valentine’s Day Dance at the gymnasium
A dark and dreary rainy night outside did not dampen the spirit of the Annual Valentines’ Day Dance
inside St. Henry’s gymnasium February 13th
, 2016. Graced by a total of 108 revelers in attendance, the
evening was filled with a variety of music, laughter, camaraderie and joy and just about everyone danced
to the tunes of different music from the slow-intimate moments to the pounding of the floors for the now-
generation sounds programmed by the music DJ. We have to recognize the great efforts of about a dozen
Brother Knights led by Bro. Charlie Marino and sons(actually the whole Marino family including their
respective wives/girlfriend), Randy & Katie Paden, Glenn Z, Tom B, Don Carlson, Aaron Seiwald, Jerry
Cooper, Chris & Anna Baker, Chuck Venn, Doug & Mitsumi Klein and Steve (and his wife) Lomax (let
me know if I missed someone) who planned and labored to get this event very successful – A BIG
THANK YOU!! Congratulations to Katie Paden for winning the right number on our 50/50 raffle ticket.
And of course THANK YOU to all who came and enjoyed the night. (More pictures at the Church
Bulletin)
February 21st, Sunday @ 2pm – Mini-retreat “We Hold These Truths”, 14
th Amendment Protects the
Unborn. Speaker: Dr. Michael Kenney
February 25th
– Officers’ Agenda Meeting, 15 Brothers in attendance. The following items are in the agenda
for next week’s General Membership Meeting:
In line with Building Domestic Church – working with Youth Group fundraising events; May Breakfast
and October dinner
Bro. Jerry McAfee on Pro Life baby bottles project
Possible Ladies Nite Out either June or July
Golf Update
Valentines Dance Recap
Grotto Lady Guadalupe Shrine Update
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March 3rd, - Thursday at 7:30 pm General Membership Meeting
March 6th – First Sunday Breakfast at the Gym after the 8:30 am Mass
March 12th - Dinner for Breakfast Lions,
March 19th, Saturday – 4th
Degree Exemplifications and Dinner, We will need help in setting up and in the
kitchen starting at about 3pm.
March 31st – Officers’ Agenda Meeting starting at 7:30pm at the Columbus Hall
April 7th
– 1st Degree Exemplifications before the meeting at 7pm
General Membership Meeting at the Columbus Hall
April 10th
, Sunday – Benefit Dinner for Bro. Craig Leadon at Mark’s NW Table in Gresham. More info
contact Bro. Larry Rose @ 503 516 3610 or Bro. Tom Barrie @ 503 663 5204
April 16th
– Dinner for the Breakfast Lions Club, Council 3179 will be serving dinner for the event as
fundraising for the council. More info later.
June 26th
, Sunday – Annual Golf Tournament at Mountain View Golf Course – Need to start getting
sponsors and teams. More info next month.
the, - Thursday at 7:30 pm Genre
August after the
Wishing these Brothers a Happy and Blessed Birthdays and many more to come!!
Scriptural Rosaries were said by Brothers Scotty, Dwayne Fellis and John Freuler for Pedro De La Cruz on
February 16th
, and for Bernice Schommer on February 17th
at Batemans unreal Chapel. Thank you Brother
Knights. A Filipino traditional 40th
-day rosary for the dead was said for Susan Ortiz (Brother Hermie
Ortiz’ wife at the Columbus Hall on February 14th
led by Bro. Marlowe and his wife Lina.
March 2016 - Birthday Celebrants
Dwayne Fellis March 2nd
Robert Schmit March 5th
Joseph Van Buren March 8th
Mitchell Turner March 9th
John Peterson March 12th
Larry Comella
Dante Petruzzelli
Don Carlson
Council Prayer List
Penny Comella
Marty Petruzzelli
Phil Reifenrath
Patrick Judge March 17th
Bruce Fisk March 19th
Merlyn Smith March 25th
Larry Rose March 30th
Gerald McAfee March 31st
March 2016 and Future Activities
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This month of March 2016 Council # 3179 has selected two special people in Brother Oliver and his wife Connie Clausing as Family of the Month. Special because they symbolize families of true great faith and their commitment to family.
While Brother Ollie saw first light in Brown Deer, Wisconsin. His family of 7 children moved to Portland, Oregon when he was 2 yrs old, Connie, his wife was born in Tacoma, WA. Ollie attended Vernon Grade School and finished high school at
Benson High. Connie attended Dash Point Grade schools, Jason Lee Junior High and Aquinas High School in Tacoma and went on to finish college at Marylhurst College.
Brother Ollie attended and graduated from Sales Training Incorporated then worked for West Pacific Sales Co. He later moved to Tillamook, Oregon and worked for the PUD. He went back to Portland where he was employed by Western Transportation Co. (Crown Zellerbach), as lead-man, where he retired after 28 years of service. Connie taught first grade in the David Douglas District before their children were born. After their children were in school, she was a teacher-substitute for the Gresham School District for many years.
Ollie and Connie met in 1964 through a friend at Marylhurst. Connie was a cradle Catholic but Brother Ollie became a Catholic shortly before they were married in 1965. Last November, 2015 the Clausings celebrated their 50th Wedding Anniversary. The Clausing Family now consists of daughter, Mary Helen, now a Social Worker in Portland, and son, John. John and his wife Heather lives in Orange County, CA with their 2 beautiful daughters, Sarah and Meghan who are both attending college.
Since 1969 when the Clausings joined St. Henry’s parish after moving to Boring, OR, they have enjoyed being involved in religious programs, parish auction, soup kitchen, food pantry, parish picnics as well as care ministry at the parish.
With the Knights main goal of strengthening one’s faith and helping people in need and seeing how the Knights create camaraderie in helping many parish activities plus invitation from late Brother Knights Ken Lochman and Joe Egner, Ollie joined the order about 30 years ago. It was a decision he never regretted that up to this day keeps him busy, setting up the gym for Knights’ activities, steak dinners and helping at the Knights’ booth during the October Fest at St. Michaels in Sandy. Brother Ollie has been an Outside Guard Officer for Council 3179. He says, “Join and get involved – you will be glad you did”
Hobbies? Working out at a gym 6 days a week is top on the list, together with reading books, faith classes at St. Henrys and spending time with family and friends.
To have a family like Ollie & Connie Clausing in our order surely uplifts spirits of Brotherly and Family love and faith at Council # 3179.
Family of the Month of March 2016 – Oliver & Connie Clausing
New Insurance Agent Knights in Action – February 2016 Breakfast
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Annual Valentines Dance – February 13th
, Saturday - PICTURES