OCTOBER 2018 BULLETIN

VICTOR VALLEY COUNCIL 4228

Chartered Since 1955 SUPPORT Holy Family Church BY SUPPORTING DDF

WEB SITE: (www.kofc4228.org) P.O. Box 402420 (15163 ½) Aspen Street, Hesperia Vol:18 Issue:10

Meetings: Officers 1st Wednesday 6:30 pm / General 2nd Wednesdays 7:00pm

Brothers and Fellow Knights… The Month of October is looking to be a very exciting month! There are several exciting and challenging events on the calendar.

Summer is fast fading and the cooler temps of Fall are approaching… I hope!

Batting first in the lineup is The Holy Family Church Family Festival Day. That will be on Saturday, October 6th. This year’s

festival has been condensed into a one-day party! There will still be all the booths with the great food and the fun and exciting

games. So, do not miss out on all the fun at this great event! Hey, if you want to volunteer to help set up the booths or break

them down, call me. See Pages 13 & 15

Second in the batting order is The Annual Rosary Rally on October 13th at the Call for Life Pregnancy Center in Hesperia.

Please! Make some time for this one. We will be saying the Rosary in front of the Call for Life Center to Honor the 101st

Anniversary of Our Lady’s Appearance at Fatima. Looking to put your faith into action? Join us at 11am at the Call for Life

Pregnancy Center located at 15800 Main Street, Hesperia. All that is being asked of you is ONE HOUR, one little, short hour, to

pray for the unborn. To demonstrate that we believe in pro-life values and that there really are viable alternatives to abortion!

Let’s call attention to those alternatives. One hour… on a Saturday! Come Join Us! See Pages 2 & 13

Batting third, our Brother Knights Poker Party on Friday October 19th. This party is starting gain some popularity! We have a

great time and a lot of fun! We play Texas Hold’em, however playing poker is just the excuse for us to get together. The real fun

is the banter and jokes going on as we play. Its No Limit Hold’em, we start dealing at 7pm and we are usually done about 9 or

9:30pm. There are chips n dips and snacky stuff to enjoy. This month we’re going to spring for a couple of pizzas to add to the

menu. And listen, if you’re not sure how to play, we’ll teach you. We have cheat sheets that show you what hand beats what.

Every 3rd Friday of the month at the hall. See you there! See Page 14

Hitting Clean-up is our Knights of Columbus Corporate Mass and Membership Drive on Sunday the 21st. Corporate Mass

will take place during the 8 o’clock mass. We are cooking up a storm in the Church Plaza after all masses. Breakfast Burritos

after the morning mases and burgers and dogs following the afternoon masses. Can you flip a burger or turn a dog on the grill?

We could use your help for an hour or so. An hour, really? Even if can’t spare the time, please, bring the family over and say

hello! Oh, no worries, we’ll have the game on! See Page 6

Going for extra bases… I’m looking to hit it out of the park with my Grand Knight’s Challenge! I am challenging each and

every Brother Knight to make a commitment to attend at least ONE MEMBERSHIP MEETING PER QUARTER. Per quarter

gentlemen, one meeting every 3 months! You remember those, right? Our monthly meeting where we talk about what is going

on in the Council and what is coming up. I am trying very hard to streamline those meetings, cover the agenda and get us outta

there in 90 minutes! And we do have some fun stuff coming up that I know you will want to be a part of… yeah right, like

what? How about our Family Christmas Party on December 1st? Or a New Years Eve Las Vegas Night Party to ring in the New

Year? A monthly Brothers and FAMILY breakfast at the hall? A little menudo, pan dulce, coffee, football and fellowship after

mass for an hour? Huh… There’s that hour again.

Next Membership Meeting is October 10th. Sub Sandwiches at 6pm ($5), Rosary at 6:30pm and the meeting at 7pm. It’s the first

meeting of the 4th quarter… just sayin’ if you’re up to a challenge brother. Want your sub sandwich, chips and drink for free?

RSVP to me and say “I’ll be there Worthy Grand Knight” Just email me at jmingus227@gmail.com .

See you ALL there! (Disclaimer: the free sub sandwich is not to be misconstrued as anything else but a cheap bribe.)

Yours in Christ and the immaculate Heart of Mary,

Jay (Go Dodgers!) Mingus

Grand Knight, 4228

Come, honor Our Blessed Mother, the Protectoress

of the Unborn, on the 101st anniversary of Her

visitation to Fatima and the Miracle of the Sun.

The Rosary Rally will be held in front of the

Call for Life Pregnancy Help Center

15800 Main Street, Suite 240

Hesperia, CA 92345

Knights of Columbus Prayer

O Almighty and Eternal God, Lord of the Universe, sustain us, we beseech Thee, o’er the course of

“life’s tempestuous sea.”

Keep us, we pray Thee, secure within the Bark of Peter, ever trustful of Christ and His Vicars to

guide us along the ways of peace and prosperity.

May Jesus, Our Saviour, PRESERVE US IN THE UNITY OF THE Holy Faith and confirm our

hopes of sharing its treasures with America. Send forth the power and love of the Holy Spirit, that we may

be blessed in our efforts to set forth Thy glory in this land under the patronage of Mary’s Immaculate

Conception. Let our Fraternity flourish in justice and charity and give eternal praise and glory to the Most

Holy Trinity. Be mindful of each of our Brothers, departed, and receive them into the heaven of eternal

peace.

MARY IMMACULATE, Mother of the Knights of Columbus of California, Pray for us.

Father McGivney Prayer God, our Father, protector of the poor and defender of the widow and orphan, you called your priest, Father Michael J. McGivney, to be an apostle of Christian family life and to lead the young to the generous service of their neighbor. Through the example of his life and virtue may we follow your Son, Jesus Christ, more closely, fulfilling his commandment of charity and building up his Body which is the Church. Let the inspiration of your servant prompt us to greater confidence in your love so that we may continue his work of caring for the needy and the outcast. We humbly ask that you glorify your venerable servant Father Michael J. McGivney o n earth according to the design of your holy will. Through his intercession, grant the favor I now present (here make your request). Through Christ our Lord. Amen.

VICTIMS OF THE 9/11 terrorist attack Pope Francis, SK. Fr Manuel Jadrague, Fr. Adalberto Jeronimo, Fr. Reginald Ibe, Fr Andrew Seo, SK Randy Bohse, SK Richard Lewis, PGK Ray Guajardo, SK Kevin Halter, SK Jesse Naverrette, SK Ruben Balteirre, SK Jesse Ocana, Br. Al Rocca, Br. Bill Schieffer, Br Joe and Marlene

Constantino, KW Ann Schieffer, KW Carmen Shapiro, Bee Blondfield, Barbra Casteu, Rudy Ardiente, Humberto Banales, Javier Gonzalez, Rapp/Hockersmith/Rashid/Kistofic/Holmen & Crew families, Nolberto Gonzalez, Patty Hadersbeck, Martinez family, Perez Family, Bob Cruz, RIP> SK Richard Janzer, KW Donna Rapp, KW Dolores Schlemmer, Rex Cuabo, Mario Cruz, & Cecilia Araujo. Persecuted Christians, First responders & Fire fighters, Friends & enemies of the Church, All Souls in Purgatory, All Active Duty Personnel serving in the five US Military Branches and Veterans of our Armed Forces for preserving our freedom.

A Council Rosary group assembles the Second Friday of each month at 6:00 P.M. @ 17796 Walnut in Hesperia. All Knights, their spouses, children, surviving spouses, & friends, are invited to enjoy a wonderfully relaxing time w/good people for a good purpose. Participants bring a covered dish and everyone is encouraged to stay after the rosary to partake in the food provided. Some great discussions develop over stories of the past and current events. Rare changes to the time or day will be posted under this heading. Please contact our Church Director/ Lecturer Gary Schlemmer @ 760-961-8777 if you need information.

COUNCIL 2nd FRIDAY FAMILY ROSARY – October 12th

2018

COUNCIL PRAYERS FROM September GENERAL MEETING

Grand Knight: V. Jay Mingus 760-981-4495 Deputy Grand Knight: Valentin Godina Sr. 760-963-3448 Financial Secretary: Gary Thomas 760-662-6806 Treasurer: Jesse Ocana 760-662-6806 Chancellor: Ron Manna 760-949-6437 Advocate: Glen Kraig 760-956-7127 Recorder: Jose Amaya 760-885-4846 Warden: Braulio Godina 760-963-3448 Inside Guard: Manuel Banales 760-963-3448 Outside Guard: Larry Kolbeck 805-208-9384 1st Yr. Trustee: Ken Hadersbeck 760-559-2851 2nd Yr. Trustee: Louis E. Rivera Sr. 760-900-4631 3rd Yr. Trustee: Carl Rapp 714-496-2483 Lecturer: Gary Schlemmer 760-961-8777 Chaplin: Rev. Manuel Jadraque 909-497-9861 Chief Squire Counselor Erik Wood 760-959-7572 District Deputy: Joseph Ardiente 719-429-1881 Insurance Field Agent Manuel Gonzales 760-881-2292

PROGRAMS DIRECTOR/DEPUTY GRAND KNIGHT Brothers… A few of you missed the first porker night at the hall. Let me tell you, it was a great event. We shared brotherly company, in a relaxing setting, enjoying appetizers and drinks. You don’t want to miss the next one. I for sure won’t. A reminder to note, the last part of this wonderful year is approaching at lightning speed and our favorite event will fill up so fast that you might miss out so please volunteer and commit as early as you can so we can start moving forward. And lastly, remember to invite someone to join our council. If you are able to invite one hundred - we can accommodate

DGK, SK Valentin Godina\Programs Director

Please keep our WWII Knights in your prayers. We are very fortunate to (potentially) have three surviving WWII vets as members of our Council. Two are close enough for us to see fairly frequently,

Br. Alfred Rocca and SK Randy Bohse who is recovering well from recent injuries. The third, Br Medford Hollis, lives out of state and we don’t have a good handle on the status of his health. The last time he

was visited he looked to be in very good health. The birthdates these Brothers range from 1920 to 1925 so our prayers may be as important for them now as they were in WWII.

COUNCIL OFFICERS AND CONTACT NUMBERS

FIRST DEGREE at council 4228 will be conducted Wednesday October 24th. Our goal is to

exemplify any Council’s candidates the Fourth Wednesday of the month. Contact Team Captain

PGK, SK John Guajardo @ 760-953-9750 to sign up and/or get information. A fee of $9.00 per

candidate is collected for 4228 candidates (includes Council badge) and $3.00 for visiting councils. PLEASE CALL TO VERIFY! Rare as it is, the date may change (Holidays, illness, etc.)

IMPORTANT NOTE: Visiting Councils - please be sure to call Team Captain SK John Guajardo

not later than noon of the Sunday prior to the degree date. If there are no candidates known the event

is subject to being cancelled.

SECOND DEGREE – Formation Degree – Tuesday, October 16th, 2018… Registration from 7:00 pm 'til

7:15 pm @ St. Mother Teresa of Calcutta Council. Host Council #14554, 34750 Whisper Heights Rd., Winchester, CA 92596. The degree commences at 7:30 pm. Dress attire requested is Shirt and Slacks – No Shorts!. Notes:: Please ensure the Candidates have their 1st degree card to register (otherwise a council representative needs to be presented to vouch for them). Candidates and Council Representative should arrive by 7:00 PM Cost is $2.00 per candidate.

THIRD DEGREE – Full Knighthood - Currently, Sunday, December 2nd is the next opportunity

w/registration (assumed to be) 11:00 am with the degree held from 12:30 pm to 1:30 pm. Degree start time is 4:00 pm. Palm Springs Council 3583 @ Our Lady if Solitude church, 151 West Alejo Rd., Palm Springs, CA 92262

4228 Brothers - If you wish to be a Candidate for any Advanced Degree (2nd or 3rd).….

Please contact GK Jay Mingus or FS Gary Thomas (760-981-4495 or 760-662-6806

respectively). There are contacts that need to be made by them to ensure attendance.

MEMBERSHIP DIRECTOR NEWS… No report submitted

DISTRICT DEPUTIES REPORT Assembly 2664 will be having an Annual Knights Communion on October 7, 2018 at 9:30 am mass Our Lady of the Desert in Apple Valley all are invited attend along with your spouse or significant other. Brothers be in suit and tie with badges for this special occasion.

Fatima Rosary Rally October 13, 2018 at 11:00 am in front of the Call for Life Pregnancy Center 15800 Main Street Hesperia. See you there in your council shirt and badge.

Chapter Business Meeting at St. Paul the Apostle Church 15085 Peyton Dr. Chino Hills at 7:30 pm.

Vivat Jesus!! Joseph A. Ardiente, DD 122

www.kofc4228.org

DEGREE INFORMATION

DEGREE INFORMATION - -

PLEASE SUPPORT OUR SQUIRES AND ALL HOLY FAMILY CHURCH YOUTH PROGRAMS

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Rosary @ 6:40 &

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@ 7:00 PM

Family Rosary

Pot Luck @

17796

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Anniversary of

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Night 6:30PM

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BBQ &

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Circle 4306

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Arrowhead-Desert Valley Chapter

VISIT THE CHAPTER WEB PAGE Access the Chapter web page via our

Council WEB page @ kofc4228.org. From the Council home page, click on Chapter Site in the left column. The Chapter meets on the second Friday of the month.

INTELLECTUAL DISABILITIES DRIVE 10/20 & 21

PGK SK Louie Rivera will be heading up the charge this year and

last was heard, there will be a different twist to the collection

format. Please contact SK Louie for details @ 760-900-4631

High Desert Squires Circle 4306

The Squires Circle 4306 are branching out to the other parishes in the Victorvalley to recruit new candidates and counselors. On September 16th we had a successful membership drive at Christ the Good Shepherd in Adelanto. We invested three new members in September with three possible candidates being invested in October. I would like to send a HUGE THANK YOU to Fr. Canice, Deacon Santos, Worthy GK Jerry Burns and the members of St. Juan Diego council. On October 13th & 14th, the Squires will be traveling to Our Lady of the Desert for our second stop on this membership tour. Please send us your prayers that we have another successful membership drive. These young men are the future of our church as well as future Knights of Columbus. I pray that many of you realize this and find a way to help mentor these young men by becoming Squire Counselors. If anyone is interested, please contact me at the following: erikwood.squirescircle4306@gmail.com 760 956-7572 h 760 995-6469 m Thank You, Vivat Jesus!

Is this symbol familiar to you? It should be. This is the symbol of the only womens organizations connected to the Knights of Columbus. It is an organization for women and they have a separate group for under eighteen years of age. Many Councils down the hill are supported in their efforts by the Columbiettes for fund raising and events. Many are confused thinking the Catholic Daughters are affiliated with the Knights of Columbus. Google it.

SK Joseph Ardiente, Faithful Navigator

MSGR. WILLIAM VAN GARSSE ASSEMBLY 2664 MEETS THE FIRST

1st TUESDAY OF EVERY MONTH @ Nites, Inc Hall, 15163 Aspen St. HESPERIA,

CALIFORNIA 92345 MEETINGS COMMENCE @ 6:30pm

For information on Southern California Forth Degree Events or Assembly’s please go to

SoCal Fourth Degree Newsletter—socalfourthdegree.com

Members of Assembly 2664 - please review the Assembly monthly newsletter

Manuel Gonzales, Field Agent (760)881-2292

CORPORATE BOARD MEMBERS NEEDED! Because of “conflict of interest” clauses, it was necessary that two key members relinquish their office thus there are some very interesting positions to fill. The Board meets once each month and the Directors are faced with interesting challenges. The Directors are the ones who make sure we have a place to meet. All knights are eligible, but you must show your interest by submitting your name to the Council Trustees. It can be very fulfilling.

Victor Valley Council 4228, Father Oliver McGivern Council 10494 & San Juan Diego Council 13469

KNIGHTS in ACTION VETERANS BBQ @ VA Medical Center, Loma Linda

Dynamic duo PGK SK Louie Rivera & PGK SK John Guajardo SK Raul Martinez

SK Jesse Naverrette GK SK Jay Mingus & PGK SK Van Tribble

KNIGHTS IN ACTION

VETERANS BBQ (continued)

SK Ken Hadersbeck, SK Gary Thomas & PGK SK Wm Korch SK Manuel Banales

Sir Knights Lady Fritz Rivera Sir Knights Ladies Betty Korch & Melinda Tribble

Sir Knights not pictured are: SK Braulio Godina, SK Manuel Gonzales, FIA, SK Glen Kraig (he’s in a photo but from the wrong side)

GOOD JOB SK LOUIE!

KNIGHTS IN ACTION

SK Valentin Godina TEXAS HOLD ‘EM NIGHT AT THE HALL

LEST WE FORGET OUR PRIDE OF THIS DISTINCTIVE UNIFORM

Let’s not forget – Our Lady of Fatima the Rosary Rally

My brothers,

Saturday, October 13, is the 101st anniversary of Our Lady of Fatima’s last apparition to the peasant children in Portugal, and as you probably know, the Blessed Virgin is the Protectress of the Unborn. In honor of this, we would like to publicly pray the Rosary in front of the Call for Life Pregnancy Help Center, asking for our Mother's intercession to protect the unborn. The address of Call for Life is 15800 Main Street, Hesperia. We would do three prayers: the Prayer for the Unborn, the Holy Rosary, and the Litany of the Blessed Virgin Mary. I would ask you to please put this event on your calendars and let’s all work together to ask for our Blessed Mother’s intercession to bring an end to the scourge of abortion

This will be a statement of our Order’s strong commitment to life. To emphasize this

meaningful and significant event, we will need to have as many Knights as possible in

attendance. The event should not be only Knights. Encourage your wives, children and

family members as well as friends, Catholic or not. We should have a minimum of fifty

people in attendance. Seventy would be even better. We cannot block access to the site,

nor can we block the street, but there is adequate space for this number of people.

Glen Kraig

Culture of Life Chairman

2018 HOLY FAMILY FESTIVAL OCTOBER 6th from 10:00 am to 10:00 pm

TICKETS FOR RIDES AND FOOD ARE $1.00 – Keepin’ it simple!

And being only one day in the cooler(?) month of the Fall season means you can enjoy more rides, play more games and eat more

food (because of all that other stuff burns calories!).

SO, BRING YOURSELF, YOUR FAMILIES AND THOSE YOU ADMIT TO BEING YOUR FRIENDS AND HAVE A WONDERFAL FALL DAY. A great

way to contribute to Holy Family Church.

POKER NIGHT!

September 21st at High Desert Hall 15163 Aspen Street Hesperia

The kick off evening in August was great. A larger group would be nice but those who attended seemed to be genuinely pleased with the inaugural event.

This is a social event for Knights from all councils of the High Desert and an opportunity get together and interact in a less than business atmosphere. Nothing to

prepare, no schedules to develop or work to perform. Just sit back, relax (if you can do that in an intense game) and enjoy being with Brother Knights just to have fun. The doors will open at 6:30PM and the dealing begins at 7:00. The format will be Texas

Hold’em. There’s a $10 buy in with one option to re-buy. Each player will receive 500 chips. For more details call Jay Mingus @ 760-981-4495

ATTENTION

Your Personal Invitation to Attend/Volunteer

Holy Family Church Festival

Volunteer * Volunteer * Volunteer for

Holy Family’s Annual Church Festival

Saturday, October 6th, 2018

WHY? It’s what you’ve always wanted to do….

NOW is the time. Don’t miss out on YOUR Opportunity to Help Holy

Family have a successful Festival Contact Bill Walters 760-964-1918 or

Mary Rivera 951-581-2929

To see how you can help (Help need with ticket sales, set-up, tear-down, games and more)

BROTHER KNIGHT, ARE YOU IN COMPLIANCE?

Brother Knights… make sure your virtus and child safety training are

up to date. We shouldn’t need to be reminded. Know also that it is a

requirement of all Knights to be in compliance with the local training

that the Church and/or Diocese mandate.