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Knights of Columbus Arden/Carmichael Council 4970 District 9 – Division 4

Serving St. Ignatius of Loyola and Our Lady of the Assumption Parishes

CELEBRATION! Grand Knight Miguel Sabral

Twelve members from Council 4970 and five members from Council 5322 (St. John Vianney) hosted a Celebration of Consecrated Life & Jubilarians at St. Ignatius of Loyola on February 10. The guests that attended were Bishop Soto, Sister Felix Karla-Rivera, District Deputy George Bagley from District 15, and Chapter President Michael Jones. Other sisters and priests attending were Father Mike, Father Art and Father Chuck from St Ignatius Parish. Event Prayer: Brothers and Sisters, Go Forth! Remember the beauty of your first call. Jesus continues to call you today with the same full love and untamed grace. There is always more to do, to encounter, to grateful for, to be astonished by. Begin and end with joy of prayer---the marrow of consecrated life. Each of us has a role to play in church. Witness and sow well each day, and look to tomorrow with hope. We ask this through the intercession of Mary, Mother of God and first disciple of our son, Jesus, our Lord. Amen.

MARCH 2020 VOLUME 20 • NUMBER 9

Program Directors Sr. Program Director

Jerry Butler (916-642-2904) FAITH

Thomas Nguyen (916-548-5489)

FAMILY Shawn Herrick (916-607-0404)

COMMUNITY

Chuck Cuny (916-971-1751)

LIFE Peter Mendenhall (916-616-6941)

John Mizerak (916-332-5511)

COUNCIL AFFAIRS Will Friesen (916-0225-2440)

Selected Service Committees Parish Liaisons

SI: Mike Fazio (973-747-6007) OLA: Mike Dougherty (916-470-7599)

Youth Loren Wallin (916-723-2970)

Membership Director Joe Kievernagel (916-487-7029)

Membership Committee Ken Macdonald (916-631-0774)

Public Relations Gene Gobbo (916-283-5223)

[email protected] Paladin Editor

Peter Mendenhall(916-616-6941) Photographer

Jerry Marenich(916-514-8027) Website

kofc4970.com Will Friesen (916-0225-2440)

March 2020 CHARITY – UNITY – FRATERNITY - PATRIOTISM Page 2

2020 FREE THROW CHAMPIONSHIP

Loren Wallin, Youth Chairman COUNCIL 4970 This year our Council Free Throw Championship was done in two phases. The first phase was done during the 3rd through 8th grade PE classes at Our Lady of the Assumption School on Jan. 13-15. Thank you to PE teacher Joe Lagomarsino and Principal Robert Love for again inviting us to hold this contest. The second phase was held in the 3rd through 8th grade PE classes at St. Ignatius School on January 17. Thank you to PE teacher Rich Romo and Principal Patti Kochis for inviting us to hold this contest in their school. There were 233 boys and girls combined from the two schools that participated. Thank you to all the kids that came, stepped up to the line & took their 15 free throw shots. Age 9 – Girls: Chloe Pearson (5/15) – Our Lady of the Assumption

Boys: Brendan Broderick (11/15) – Our Lady of the Assumption Age 10 – Girls: Emma Laird (13/15) – St. Ignatius of Loyola

Boys: Caden Reeves (12/15) - St. Ignatius of Loyola Age 11 – Girls: Audrey Deelstra (10/15) – St. Ignatius of Loyola

Boys: Greg Dufosee (14/15) (4/5) - St. Ignatius of Loyola Age 12 – Girls: Maggie Koerwitz (9/15) – Our Lady of the Assumption

Boys: Colin Lee (12/15) – Our Lady of the Assumption Age 13 – Girls: Abby Simmons (10/15) – Our Lady of the Assumption

Boys: Brennan Huetter (14/15) (4/5,4/5) – OLA Age 14 – Girls: Aryah Hubbard (9/15) (2/5,2/5,2/5) – OLAQ

Boys: Diego Cortes-Torres (12/15) (4/5) – St. Ignatius of Loyola Many thanks to all the Brother Knights that helped; GK Miguel Sabral, Michael Langer, Joe Romanazzi, Peter Kilkenny, Todd Wilson, Bill Davis, Ken MacDonald, Bill Maffei, and Jerry Butler.

DISTRICT 9 Our 12 Council winners went on to compete at the District 9 Contest at the St. Ignatius gym on Sunday, Feb. 9th. Presentation Council 15693 was the only other council in our District that held a contest. Many thanks to DD John O’Donnell, GK Miguel Sabral, Joe Romanazzi, Michael Langer, Peter Kilkenny, Jerry Butler, and the free throw chairman from Council 15693 Gene Trinca for being there and helping out. These District winners go on to compete at the Northern California Chapter Contest on Feb. 29th at St. Joseph in Vacaville. The Chapter winners go to the State Contest on March 28th in Fresno. Here are the District 9 winners, their scores, councils and schools;

Age 9 – Girls: Chloe Pearson (7/25) - 4970 – Our Lady of the Assumption Boys: Joshua Jimenez (18/25) – 15693 – Presentation Age 10 – Girls: Emma Laird (12/25) – 4970 – St. Ignatius of Loyola Boys: Caden Reeves (21/25) – 4970 – St. Ignatius of Loyola Age 11 – Girls: Audrey Deelstra (14/25) – 4970 – St. Ignatius of Loyola Boys: Jonah Clifford (19/25) – 15693 – Presentation Age 12 – Girls: Sophie Tequida (14/25) – 15693 – Presentation Boys: Colin Lee (18/25) – 4970 – Our Lady of the Assumption Age 13 – Girls: Abby Simmons (17/25) – 4970 – Our Lady of the Assumption Boys: Brennan Huetter (20/25) – 4970 – Our Lady of the Assumption Age 14 – Girls: (no participants) Boys: Diego Cortes-Torres (15/25) – 4970 – St. Ignatius of Loyola


PRAYER LIST

Names on the sick/distress list are removed after being on the list for more than one year. Names may be reinstated simply by contacting Peter Mendenhall at 916- 616-6941, or by personal request at any meeting. Some very long-term entries (marked with an asterisk) will remain since they are known special cases. Names will continue to be removed each month as their anniversary occurs.

Brothers, families and friends listed below will be remembered during our

business meetings:

Aborted Children All Caregivers of the sick

Dominic (brother of Mario) Daniel (grandson of Len)*

Barbara (daughter-in-law of Tony) Patrick (son of Jerry Butler)

Milt Amaral Ryan Bird (Zerilli family)*

Don Cooper (dec).. Don Cotton

Rick Di Regelo* Dick Hill*

Joe Kievernagel* Vince La Bate (dec)…

Rick Mocerin Thomas Nguyen

Mario La Schiazza Michael (grandson of Dcn. Larry)*

John Storelli Patty Kochis

Lady Knights:

Olivia Massetti (dec)

To report illness or death contact Fraternal Committee

GK Miguel Sabral

SAINT IGNATIUS BIBLE STUDY Calling all men to join us for our Men's Bible Study. We will discuss the previous Sunday's gospel. The Men's Bible Study meets the first and third Wednesday of the month at Saint Ignatius in the Rose Room (across from the Small Chapel inside Church) from 7-8 p.m. Please come join us. For more information, contact Mike Fazio ([email protected]; 973-747-6007) or Rich Romo ([email protected])

LUNCHEON Jean Gobbo- Ladies Program

Attention all Knights and Ladies: The next luncheon is a 2-part deal, and we want the Knights to attend the first part! We will meet at Christ the King Retreat Center on March 18th at 12:30, to do the outdoor stations of the cross. Following the stations, the ladies will go to Back Forty Bar-B Que, on Orlando Ave. in Citrus Heights for lunch. If enough men are interested, perhaps they could join us! Any questions, call our coordinator, Glenda MacDonald or myself.

SAINT IGNATIUS WORK CREW PLEASE CONSIDER THIS VOLUNTEER OPPORTUNITY

Council 4970 has initiated a work crew designed to handle light-duty tasks at St. Ignatius parish on the second Saturday morning of each month. The immediate objective is to weed a narrow strip of land on the eastern border of the property, though other outdoor tasks are being developed by Fr. Chuck Tilley, SJ, who is the associate pastor. Two one-hour shifts are scheduled: 7-8 a.m. and 8-9 a.m. The next calendared Saturday is March 14, 2020.. Plan to show up with work tools (shovel, rake, hoe, etc.); gloves; hat; sunscreen; and drinking water. For further details, please contact Mike Fazio at [email protected] or Dan Aseltine at [email protected]

PRE-BUSINESS MEETING DINNER

The March dinner provider is Brother Peter Mendenhall and Lady Knight JoAnn! Interested in being an upcoming chef? Contact Miguel Sabral (916-397-1728) or Jerry Butler (916-642-2904). Per Supreme rules, only Brothers can attend the meeting itself starting at 8 PM.


COUNCIL 4970 OFFICERS Grand Knight

Miguel Sabral (916-397-1728) Chaplain

Fr. Eduino Silveira (916-481-5115) [email protected] Deputy Grand Knight

Jerry Butler (916-642-2904) Financial Secretary

Dcn. Larry Niekamp (916-962-1324) Chancellor

Dan Aseltine (510-381-1357) Warden

Rick Di Regolo (916-966-1654) Guards

Mark Miller (760-954-3625) Bill Davis (916-944-1348)

Treasurer Steve Millner (916-502-3162)

Recorder TBD

Advocate Todd Wilson (916-961-2761)

Lecturer Gary Mello (916-996-7438)

Trustees Joe Romanazzi (916-965-4633) Peter Kilkenny (916-692-5446)

Don Cotton (916-849-2288)

District Deputy - District 9 John O’Donnell (916-961-4757)

Insurance Field Agent Greg Bronson (530-503-7473)

VA’S BUDGET REQUEST OF $243 BILLION FOR FY 2021 Dan Aseltine, Veterans Chairman

The U.S. Department of Veterans Affairs (VA) has proposed a $243.3 billion budget for fiscal year (FY) 2021.

The 10.2% increase from FY 2020 would allow the Department to continue its commitment to provide Veterans with high quality health care and timely access to benefits and services.

“The budget request will ensure Veterans and their families experience health improvements and technological modernization advancements,” said VA Secretary Robert Wilkie. “That’s evidenced by the increase in budget funds we’re receiving — that not only increase health care services and benefits to Veterans — but allow VA to lead the way in forward thinking innovation.”

A Few Highlights from the VA’s Budget Proposal

The FY 2021 budget provides significant taxpayer funding for the VA’s highest priorities. It includes nearly $110 billion (an increase of $13.5 billion or 14.1% above 2020) in discretionary funding and resources for health care, benefits, and veterans’ cemeteries. Additionally, there’s approximately $134 billion (an increase of $9 billion or 7.2% above 2020) in mandatory funding for benefit programs, specifically: compensation and pensions, readjustment benefits, housing and insurance.

MISSION Act: Beginning nearly a year ago, VA launched its new Veterans Community Care Program, designed to give Veterans more of a choice about how best to meet their health care needs. More than 5,000 Veterans per week are accessing the new urgent care benefits provided through the MISSION Act. The FY 2021 request would provide resources to support expansion of the Program of Comprehensive Assistance for Family to eligible Veterans seriously injured in the line of duty on or before May 7, 1975.

Preventing Veteran Suicide: More than $10 billion ($682 million above 2020) for mental health services includes $313 million for suicide prevention programs, a $76 million increase (32%) over FY 2020.

Electronic Health Record Modernization (EHRM): Nearly $3 billion ($1.2 billion above FY 2020) to continue implementation of a single longitudinal electronic health record (EHR) from active duty to Veteran status and ensure interoperability with the Department of Defense.

Transforming Business Systems: Over $200 million in proposed spending will support the continued deployment of a modern integrated financial and acquisition management system. The request also includes more than $200 million for VA to transform its supply chain system through the implementation of the LogiCole solution (formerly Defense Medical Logistics Standard Support) and other supply chain improvements.

Blue Water Navy (Agent Orange): More than $100 million to continue implementing the Blue Water Navy Vietnam Veterans Act of 2019 (BWN) by ensuring sufficient staff are hired to support claims processing, handle call center activity, and conduct quality reviews. In FY 2021, VA expects to receive an estimated 70,000 BWN claims and appeals. VA has received more than 14,000 BWN claims since the beginning of January, and has already issued $7.5 million in retroactive benefit payments to 218 BWN Veterans and survivors.

VA National Cemeteries: Nearly $400 million for increased burial access, partnering with stakeholders. In 2019 the National Cemetery Administration achieved the highest customer satisfaction index for any organization in either the public or private sector from the American Customer Satisfaction Index.


WALK FOR LIFE PHOTO ESSAY

Peter Mendenhall, Life Chairman

It was an inspired day, hearts full of joy and faith, as we gathered and prayed for the babies. The nuns were there, the priests were there, St. Thomas Aquinas students (250) were there, and EWTN as always. I say this every year, but the Walk seemed bigger, younger, and more diverse. Many buses came from the area: SJE, PBVM, St. Mel, St. Clare, and many others. There were NO hecklers. They have given up. We stand faithful, strong, undeterred, and bold. SCOTUS here we come!


JOE’S CAFÉ…Stop by for a tasty bit! Joe Romanazzi, Past Grand Knight

A Ship in Harbor is Safe, but that’s not why Ships are Built

Occasionally, my wife Elizabeth and I enjoy eating out at Chinese restaurants. Besides the food, we also delight in reading the “Pearls of Wisdom” stuffed inside fortune cookies served at the end of most meals. I was particularly fascinated by the thought-provoking quote from one fortune cookie that read, “A ship in harbor is safe, but that’s not why ships are built.” The actual quote is “A ship is safe in harbor, but that's not what ships are for.” The quote was used in John A. Shedd’s book "Salt from My Attic", published in 1928. He appears to have been quoting an ancestor, Willian G.T. Shedd, a theologian, teacher, and pastor. The saying has also been used by Admiral Grace Shedd, who married into the family.

A ship anchored in harbor is safe, but what good is a sailing vessel that does not leave the safety of the harbor? Ships are built to sail the open (and sometimes treacherous) seas to move people and cargo to both near and distant destinations. The tragic wreck of the ocean liner RMS Titanic on April 15,1912 serves as a reminder of how sometimes sailing the seas can be dangerous to life and limb. Around 1,500 people lost their lives when the so-called “unsinkable” Titanic hit an iceberg in the Atlantic Ocean and sank. Among the passengers was a 42-year-old British priest by the name of Father Thomas Byles. Father Byles was sailing on the ship’s maiden voyage from Southampton to New York City to be the celebrant at his brother’s wedding. There were not enough lifeboats on board to get the passengers safely off the sinking ship. It is reported that Father Byles had two opportunities to board a lifeboat, but he said no, and stayed to hear confessions and to console and pray with the passengers who were trapped on the vessel. Eye witnesses reported that Father Byles served as a calming influence and impressed passengers by his absolute self-control. Father perished at sea and his body was never recovered. He died a hero giving his life for the lives of other passengers. Pope Pius X described Father Byles as a "Martyr for the Church". The process to canonize him began in 2015 and continues to date.

Prior to entering the Promised Land, the Bible tells us that God told Joshua to be firm and steadfast! Do not fear nor be dismayed, for the Lord, your God, is with you wherever you go (Joshua 1:9). My Brothers, Father Thomas Byles is a GREAT example of the times when we find ourselves overwhelmed by moments in our lives and react by doing things we normally might not do or think it possible for us to do. With a clear vision of how Our Lord would react, Father Byles got out of his comfort zone and opened himself up for other people. Father Thomas Byles exhibited the Virtue of Courage which is what we need to conquer fear and to do what is right and good regardless of the difficulties that confront us.

FAMILY OF THE MONTH

Mario La Schiazza, Family Activities

PLEASE SEE NEXT MONTH’S ISSUE FOR FOM GERALD MARENICH. SPACE AND TIMING PROBLEMS PRECLUDED INCLUSION THIS MONTH!


STAND AND SING FOR YOUR COUNTRY

Peter Kilkenny, Trustee On Wednesday, January 29, during Catholic Schools Week at OLA School, I led the students in singing God Bless America. The theme of the day was patriotism. I had a conversation with vice-principal Jeff Moore the previous Friday. Jeff is a retired Army Colonel and a Knight. I was telling him that at the end of our Council meetings I lead God Bless America with the prelude. I sang the prelude and his eyes got big. He told me about Catholic Schools Week and a flag ceremony they were having 8:00 AM on Wednesday morning. He asked if I could lead the students in song. He had to really talk a blue streak to get me to do it, as you might imagine. I was told two soldiers would be in dress uniform and do a flag folding ceremony. Jeff would read an explanation as they were doing it. He said after that he’d like me to lead the singing of God Bless America. (I thought it would be a good thing to wear my council shirt, hat and jacket to look a little more spiffy next to the dress uniforms.) That morning, a General who is the husband of one of the teachers, was there in uniform. The General shook my hand and handed me a medallion. I asked if he really wanted to give it to me and he said, “yes”. It was an honor to receive this. I found out later it is called a Challenge Coin. I was told by Joe Galipeau at our Assembly Officer’s Meeting it is an honor to receive one from an General. The students were assembled in the breezeway with a portable PA system. It was moving as the soldiers unfolded the flag and refolded it with Jeff reading the explanation. Jeff introduced me as a cantor from church. I explained that I would sing the prelude and lead them in God Bless America. The whole ceremony went well and was very moving. Every so often lightning strikes when you least expect it. One of the boys thanked me as he was going back to class. With the medallion, the handshakes, compliments and thanks, I was deeply touched. As Knights, we are open to helping whenever we can. In this case, I was blessed to be at my parish’s school. The principal hopes the students can sing God Bless America every Monday morning and invited me to join them any time.

From February 26th to April 5th, 2020, you’re invited to join other Christians for 40 Days for Life – 40 days of prayer, vigil and fasting for an end to abortion. You are invited to stand and peacefully pray with us during a 40-day vigil in front of FPA Abortion Clinic at 2322 Butano Drive, Sacramento, and to help spread the word about this important community outreach. For more information – and especially if you’d like to volunteer to help, please contact: Susan Money at 530-320-1614 or email: [email protected] or contact Wynette Sills at 916-9551577 or go to 40daysforlife.com/sacramento.

MORE GOLF TRUTH… A 'gimme' can best be defined as an agreement between two golfers ...neither of whom can putt very well. An interesting thing about golf is that no matter how badly you play, it is always possible to get worse. Golf's a hard game to figure. One day you'll go out and slice it and shank it, hit into all the traps and miss every green. The next day you go out and for no reason at all you really stink. Golf is the only sport where the most feared opponent is you.


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CALENDAR OF EVENTS—MARCH 4 SI Bible Study 8 Daylight Savings Time 10 Pre-Meeting Dinner; 6:30 - St. John Hall, OLA 10 Business Meeting; 7:30-St. John Hall, OLA 18 SI Bible Study 17 St. Patrick’s Day 18 Ladies Luncheon- CTK, then Back 40 19 Spring begins 24 Planning Meeting –7:30- St. John Hall OLA 31 Ladies Night Out- Espanol (Folsom Blvd) 6:30

CALENDAR OF EVENTS—APRIL 5 Palm Sunday 10 Good Friday 12 Easter 14 Pre-Meeting Dinner; 6:30 - St. John Hall, OLA 14 Business Meeting; 7:30- St. John Hall, OLA 15 Fed and State Tax Due! TBD Ladies Luncheon 28 Planning Meeting; 7:30- St. John Hall OLA

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