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KNIGHTS of COLUMBUS NEWSLETTER FATHER NICHOLAS RAUSCH OSB COUNCIL 1643

SAINT FRANCIS of ASSISI ASSEMBLY 1183 http://www.kofc1643.com

Grand Knight:

Fred Weisdepp

360 292-9211

fcweisdepp@comcast.net Chaplain:

Fr. Tim Ilgen

Faithful Navigator:

Tom Cofield

253-906-4289

tcofield@centurylink.net

Faithful Friar:

Archpriest Lawrence Gosselin

Fraternal Benefits Information:

Field Agent Philip Burnette at 360-461-2068, philip.burnette@kofc.org

General Agent Jarrod Roth in Port Orchard at 1-360-475-0784

Knights of Columbus Customer Service at 1-800-380-9995

AUGUST 2019, ISSUE NO. 2019-08 Knights of Columbus Newsletters are published monthly by Father Nicholas Rausch OSB

Council 1643. It is distributed electronically via website www.kofc1643.com.

NEWSLETTER EDITOR: Tom Brignole Please send any articles for the newsletter to Tom by the 20th of the month.

His email address is kbrignole@yahoo.com.

Can You Pray for Vocations for Just One Hour?

Brother Knights,

Father Jim Lee has requested that the Knights of Columbus pray for religious vocations at

the St. Joseph Adoration Chapel at the St. Michael Downtown Church for one or more

hours per week. Saturday & Sunday AM hours of 1AM, 2AM, or 3AM on August 3rd, 4th,

10th, 11th, 17th, 18th, 24th, 25st, 31th are designated as our Knights of Columbus hours.

Please call Tom Hruska at 360-561-5548 or e-mail hruska@wwdb.org to sign up for one or

more hours. Thank you. God bless you and your family.

STATE BULLETIN

The Washington State Council of the Knights of Columbus publishes a monthly bulletin. For members

interested in viewing this publication it is available at: http://www.kofc-wa.org/

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HELP NEEDED for Donut Sales after Mass at St. Mike’s

The 3rd Sunday of every month is our Council’s turn to sell donuts after all the morning

Masses. We do this to help the parish, and create visibility for the Knights and our activities.

We could really use a few more Brother Knights (and gals) helping out after the 7:30, 9:30, and

11:30 morning Masses at St. Michael’s downtown church. Or pick just one of the Masses to

help. The work is light, and goes quickly. If you are interested, contact Corbett Thornton at

360-972-5532, or email corbelaine@msn.com. Thank you so much.

AUGUST BIRTHDAYS

Member Name Date Member Name Date

John J Arko Aug 1 Conlon G McKay Aug 16

Gerald F Baker Aug 1 Joseph M Edgecomb Aug 18

Leo J Bordeaux Jr Aug 1 Anthony L Nailor Aug 19

Phil M Moreau Aug 1 Walter H Renaud Aug 19

Jeff P Schilter Aug 2 Rev Lee J Perry Aug 20

Robert G Kondrat Aug 4 Ryan T Cools Aug 21

James F Pivec Aug 4 Robert W Fiedler Aug 22

Timothy L Ahles Aug 6 John B Kelleher Aug 23

Gerald L Anderson Aug 7 Fernando T Griego Aug 27

Ralph J Marriott Aug 7 Michael D Ramos Aug 27

Theodore J Trepanier Aug 9 Robert L Leingang Aug 28

Alex Duclos Aug 11 Shawn C Mcdonald Aug 28

James D Huinker Aug 12 Kevin J Summers Aug 28

Charles L Isaacson Jr Aug 13 James D Bacon Aug 29

Patrick D Mitchell Aug 13 Joe Panesko Aug 29

Richard E Swanson Aug 14 David A Wickersham Aug 29

Steven A Weisdepp Aug 14 Ruben Castaneda Aug 30

Louis Manino Jr Aug 16 Michael J Hayes Aug 30

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Knights Help at Community Kitchen – 2nd Thursday of Every Month

Imagine opening the

door and finding a

couple hundred

hungry guest

awaiting dinner.

This happens every

day at the

Community Kitchen

located in

downtown Olympia

at the Salvation

Army’s center on

Plum Street. (the

entrance to the kitchen is located at the back of the

building behind the Eagles Hall). They serve three

meals a day, 365 days a year. There are over 650

volunteers who show up in small groups to prepare

and serve every one of these meals. Thurston

County members of the Knights of Columbus are

involved in serving one night a month. The second

Thursday of every month is our day to serve dinner.

We start at 2:30pm, preparing from scratch

ingredients a great spaghetti dinner, including a

fresh salad, fruit, garlic bread and some great

desserts. Our group has had up to 237 members of

the community come in the doors for dinner.

Currently we have 8 Knights and wives that

regularly assist in this effort with 4 or 5 who show

up when they can. We start prep at 2:30 and then

take a few minutes to enjoy a brief social sit-down

dinner before we open the doors at 5pm. We serve

meals until 6pm, when the center closes its doors

and a quick clean up happens. We are always

looking for others that can pitch in and help out.

However, you don’t have to reserve a spot to join

us, so just come on down. If you need more

information, you can contact Keith Underwood via

email (keithu02@gmail.com).

Please Keep in Your Prayers

Walt Dale

Elaine DeGroot

Ron DeGroot

Ray DeTerra Family

Florante Jayme

John Kramer

Mi-yong Gilman

Fr. Jim Lee

Meg Pivec

Dennis Perez

Ed Sauley

Greg Squires

Jose Ybarra

Joshua Roberts

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2019 Bernie Tourney

The 2019 Bernie Tourney is now history. What a

fun day from the putting contest that was won by

our own Sean Johnson to the roasted pig dinner

following the tourney. We had 22 volunteers that

really helped to make this tourney a success. I can’t

name all of those who helped – there were 18

knights that stepped up to make this a successful

event, but I will point out that the roasted pig,

donated by Western Meats in Tumwater, was put on

the spit at 6:00 am and tended all day long by Phil

Descoteaux and his crew – I think the roasted pig

was the best we’ve ever had. Volunteers from Holy

Family School did the set up, serving and clean up

of the kitchen. Thank you ALL for working to

support Catholic Education. This year the winner of

the putting contest won the opportunity to sink a 60

foot putt for $2,500. Sean made a great attempt and

missed by a matter of a few inches.

We had 60 golfers this year about the same as last

year. Spread the word and see if we can’t beat that

number next year.

I are fortunate to have been elected as delegate to

the K of C, Supreme Convention being held in

Minneapolis – Saint Paul from Tuesday August 6th

thru Thursday, August 8. It has been on my bucket

list for some time. Both Elaine and I are excited to

have this opportunity.

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The Knights of Columbus Present

"Steak by the Lake" (Formerly Cowboy BBQ)

Sunday September 8th, 2019

Our Faithful

Bartender will

have beer, wine,

and sodas

available for a

free will

donation.

4:00pm-7:00pm

Menu

10 oz. Choice Western Meats Top Sirloin Steak

Baked Beans-Corn on the Cob-Potato Salad

Watermelon-Garlic Bread-Coffee Assorted

Ice Cream Novelties

Adult Steak Meal-$25.00

Adult Hot Dog Meal-$10.00

Child's Hot Dog Meal-$5.00 Children 5 years of age and under-Free

This is a fundraiser to benefit our local Knights of Columbus Military Programs for Veterans and Active Duty Gate opens at 3:00pm - Free admission to Columbus Park, 5700 Black Lake Blvd.SW Meals available beginning at 4:00pm following the singing of our National Anthem by our K of C Schola For tickets or more information, contact Sam Pellegrino at sam@pellegrinoscatering.com or (360) 259-7337 Advance tickets also available at Sacred Heart Parish Office and all 4th Degree officers.

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Drexel House Free Summer Italian Dinner by Council July 17

Another Drexel House Free Dinner was given by the Council on July 17, 2019. Over 32 Drexel House

dwellers enjoyed a wonderful Italian Summer Dinner provided by Council members.

Drexel House is a homeless shelter that has an 83% return rate to normal community life. This return rate

may be the most successful in the nation.

Thank you all who donated and served at this wonderful community supportive event.

Servers [L-R]: Servers: Casey and Nancy Zyrkowski, Tom Mitchell, Zoey

Alveraz (Casey’s Daughter), and Ron DeGroot, Not shown John Zyrkowski

Italian dinners was the theme. John and Nancy Zyrkowski provided Italian Beef with Rolls, Ed

and Dani Sauley provided Italian Sausage, Ron and Elaine DeGroot provided Italian Vegetables,

Tom Tannozzini provided Coleslaw Salad, Tom Mitchell, Kenny Roberts, and Tom Cofield

provided desserts and John and Nancy Zyrkowski provided drinks.

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Because Our Lord Served Us

Nehemiah 8:10 - For the joy of the Lord is our strength.

By: John Zyrkowski

Council 1643 members have been experiencing many spiritual gifts from Our Lord that have aided in their lives and

the lives of others. This is the fourth in a series of articles that addresses published experiences of other believers.

Shown on EWTN: “Deacon Julio: No Greater Love”.

2:00m: Told parents tried to abort him twice and it failed twice.

3:40m: Had to drop out of seminary because his mother needed his help when cancer was discovered in her. His mother though, was cured of a cancer tumor in her head from a blessing by Pope John Paul II while passing in a motorcade in Mexico. He was then able to return to seminary.

5:45m: Doubt came the night before his ordination as a Deacon. Felt peacefulness when he understood it was God’s work he be ordained.

7:40m: When the Bishop laid hands upon him, “everything stopped”.

9:15m: If God’s is calling you, do not be afraid of a call to vocations.

Executive saved from dying in a boardroom John C. Zyrkowski III, V.P. International Engineering, Clark Equipment Company, Buchanan, MI

Heavy Equipment Division. Witnesses: Future President of Company, President of Brazilian Division, U.S. and European Division Directors, and other senior group managers.

“The European Division Director had arrived for a meeting at the company headquarters with all the senior executives of the group. He had flown overnight and had taken antihistamines on the plane because of a severe cold.

During the meeting the European Director collapsed upon the floor. I was across the room and ran over to his side. The Brazilian President had also run to his side. Others had run out to seek help and call for the EMTs.

The Brazilian President noted that the European Director was not breathing, so he put his finger in his mouth, but could not open his jaw. It was clenched shut. He then looked in the collapsed man’s mouth and it looked as if he had swallowed his tong.

The European Director was turning blue and I was kneeling near his chest. I had previously had this situation occur when I was in the Peace Corps in Guatemala. I had been trained in basic CPR then and had tried those techniques, but the person had died.

I said a short prayer and heard a voice tell me to push very hard on his chest. I instantly pushed on his chest with all my weight and the force pushed his tongue out releasing his ability to breath.

He began breathing and after a few breaths rose up on his elbow and asked what had happened. After about 20 minutes, the EMTs arrived and said that if I had not pushed on his chest as hard as I did, he would have died before they arrived.

I was congratulated by everyone, but could not tell them how I learned what to do. Throughout my career, I had these insights after prayer, but could not tell my bosses or associates where the knowledge came from. Most were non-believers and I did not want to be classified as crazy. Instead, most classified me as some kind of “genius” and would promote me ever higher in the organizations.”

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v

=3F6V0I9aomQ

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Annual Knights of Columbus Clam Bake Thursday, August 8, 2019

Columbian Hall 6794 Martin Way E, Lacey 98516

Festivities begin at 6:00pm

All Knights and their families are welcome!

Casual Dress

Featuring:

Chef Sam's Creamy Northwest Clam Chowder,

Cole Slaw, and Garlic Bread

Chef Mike Colosi's Famous Seafood Boil which includes

Clams – Oysters – Mussels – Peel & Eat Shrimp – Sausage –

Corn on the Cob – Potatoes – Ice Cream Bars - Coffee

Cost $20.00 per person if purchased by Aug 5, $25.00 at the door

Our faithful bartender will offer a wide variety of beverages

For tickets or more information, by Aug. 5th, contact:

Mike Colosi 360-870-5597 or W00dbutcher63@yahoo.com

Sam Pellegrino 360-259-7337 or sam@pellegrinoscatering.com

Sacred Heart Parish Office 360-491-0890 during business hours

Please make checks payable to: KofC 1643

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AUGUST 1, 2019

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS

3420 78th AVENUE SE

OLYMPIA WA 98501-9403

August 2019 Tue Jul 30 to Sun Aug 4: Help Staff the Pro-Life Booth, 8 AM

to 8 PM @ Thurston County Fairgrounds

No Council 1643 Business Meeting in August

Thu 8 Community Kitchen – Serving Dinner for the needy

of Olympia 2:30PM – 6:30PM

Contact Keith Underwood or Corbett Thornton (360-

972-5532) for details

Thu 8 Annual Clam Bake, 6 PM @ Columbian Hall, See

Page 9 for information.

Sun 18 Donut sales after 7:30, 9:30, and 11:30 AM Masses @

St. Michael Downtown

Wed 21 Drexel House Dinner 4:30 PM, check with John

Zyrkowski

Thu 22 4th Degree Officers Mtg, 5:45PM @ Columbian Hall

Thu 29 4th degree Assembly Social, Rosary & Business Mtg

5:45PM @ Columbian Hall

September 2019 Tue 3 Council Officers Meeting 6PM @ Columbian Hall

1st Degree Exemplification Ceremony 7:30PM @

Columbian Hall

Thu 5 Council Social, Rosary, & Business Meeting

5:45PM @ Columbian Hall

Sun 8 Steak on the Lake 4:00 PM @ Columbus Park

Sun 15 Donut sales after 7:30, 9:30, and 11:30 AM Masses @

St. Michael Downtown

Thu 19 Community Kitchen – Serving Dinner for the needy of

Olympia 2:30PM – 6:30PM

Contact Keith Underwood or Corbett Thornton (360-

972-5532) for details

Thu 19 4th Degree Officers Mtg, followed by Northwest Clam

Bake, 5:45PM @ Columbian Hall

Fri 20 - Sun 22 Tootsie Roll Drive @ Lacey Fred Meyer &

Tumwater Walmart

Tue 24 40 Days for Life Kickoff 6PM @ St. Mike’s

Wed 25 40 Days for Life 6AM to 6 PM @ Planned Parenthood

Thu 26 4th degree Assembly Social, Rosary & Business Mtg

5:45PM @ Columbian Hall

Mon 30 Council Officers Meeting 6PM @ Columbian Hall

1st Degree Exemplification Ceremony 7:30PM @

Columbian Hall

For up-to-date event information, please visit the website at kofc1643.com