July 2020

Vol. MMXX, Issue 7

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Bob Riopel , Knight Line editor, at 432-9274 or email him at riopel@sbcglobal.net.

Knights of the Month

Jun 20 Tom Jacobs Jul 19 Carlos Angulo

May 20 Andrew Langdon May 19 Leo Avelar

Apr 20 Fr. Estrella Apr 19 Paul Keyser

Mar 20 Lou Freschi Mar 19 Charlie Babiarz III

Feb 20 Mike Torre Feb 19 Matthew Schmitt

Jan 20 Stanley Ross Jan 19 Don Soto

Dec 19 Jeff Rosenburg Dec 18 Pete Maffei

Nov 19 Greg Peters Nov 18 Chris Suter

Oct 19 Marco Del Rio Oct 18 Greg Peters

Sep 19 Rick Borlik Sep 18 Chito Gonzaga

JAug19 Bill Mahar Aug 18 Dominic Albano

Jul 18 Spencer McClay

For all insurance and investment needs, contact John Mueller,

KofC Field Agent at 916-860-9505 or john.mueller@kofc.org

Knight of the Month

Tom Jacobs

See Pg. 6 for his Bio.

Inside this Issue

Upcoming Events 1

Knights of the Month 1

Grand Knight Message 2

Faithful Navigator

Message 3

Ballot for New Officers 3

Field Agent Report 4

Andrew Langdon 4

Prayers for the Sick

and Deceased 5

Mt. St. Mary's Academy 5

Member Ads 7

Roster of Officers 8

July August

7 Council Meeting - Sm Hall, 6pm 4 Council Meeting - Sm Hall, 6pm

21 Assembly Meeting - Sm Hall, 6 pm 15 Assumption of the Blessed Vir-gin Mary

28 Officers' Meeting - Sm Hall, 6 pm 25 Officers' Meeting - Sm Hall, 6 pm

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Grand Knight’s Message

Brother Knights,

The month of July is dedicated to The Precious Blood of Jesus. The entir e month falls within

the liturgical season of Ordinary Time, which is r epresented by the liturgical color green. This

symbol of hope is the color of the sprouting seed and arouses in the faithful the hope of reaping the

eternal harvest of heaven, especially the hope of a glorious resurrection. It is used in the offices and

Masses of Ordinary Time

July 4th is the national celebration of our Nation's independence. As we celebrate let us remember

to pray that God will strengthen and bless America and make our nation a haven of liberty and justice

for all — born and unborn.

It is nice that we are all able to resume the Mass again and receive the Holy Eucharist, even though

it is not like it was before the pandemic.

First of all, I would like to welcome all the new Council Officers; I look forward to working with

you. Hopefully soon, we will be able to have our meetings together in person as we implement our so-

cial distancing skills that we have all recently acquired shopping at the grocery store.

Our next Council meeting will be held on July 7th at 1800 (6:00pm) and our Of-

ficers meeting will be July 28th 1800 (6:00pm).

God Bless,

SK Bill Mahar Grand Knight

Officers for the 2020-2021 Columbian Year

Grand Knight Bill Mahar 575-1526

Deputy Grand Knight Tim Fallon 432-6776

Chancellor Gary Grube 477-5098

Recorder Dan Halloran 432-2889

Treasurer Bob Riley 477-4006

Advocate Ed Wydra 432-2591

Warden Spencer McClay 446-6615

Inside Guard Joe Farey 913-9355

Outside Guard Rafael Rodrigues 808-960-2594

Trustee, Three Year Vince Krulisky 575-0880

Trustee, Two Year Bob Riopel 432-9274

Trustee, One Year Doug Epperson 273-3551

Financial Secretary Michael Torre 273-5870

Chaplain Fr. Alex Estrella 273-2347

Message from the Assembly Faithful Navigator Page 3

Brothers,

I hope you are all doing well. Even though the 2020 Nevada County Fair has been canceled by the county, we still have work to do. Supporting our parish, priest and school.

As the money generators are not going to be bringing our funds, I ask for suggestions or ideas on how we can generate income to keep giving back to the community. Any idea is welcome, there are no bad ideas, some may just not be feasible or generate a profit. So, don't be shy, and send me or call me with any ideas.

Also, mass has re-opened, if you have not attended, go to the parish website and register to go to mass. It was great to feel the presence of Christ and fellowship last week.

God Bless,

SK Marco Del Rio Faithful Navigator

Officers for the 2020-2021 Columbian Year

Faithful Navigator SK Marco Del Rio PGK PFN 559-7850

Captain SK Jeff Rosenburg 619-884-9222

Admiral SK Bill Mahar 575-1526

Purser SK Mike Torre 273-5870

Scribe SK Rick Borlik PFN 432-4202

Inner Sentinel SK Joe Farey 913-9355

Outer Sentinel SK Brian Thompson 305-5179

Trustee, Three Year SK Frank Santos 272-4506

Trustee, Two Year SK Ed Wydra PGK PFN 432-2591

Trustee, One Year SK Don Soto PGK PFN 274-0536

Faithful Comptroller SK Doug Epperson PGK PFN 273-3551

Friar Fr. Alex Estrella 273-2347

Honor Guard Commander SK Rick Borlik PFN 432-4202

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Field Agent Report

Dear Brother Knights,

The world is slowly beginning its return to the way things were - at least as much as it can. It’ll like-ly be months before we know what normal looks like now. You’ve probably heard the saying attributed to an unsavory (to say the least!) historical figure that “there are decades where nothing happens, and there are weeks where decades happens.” It certainly feels that way now. We have crammed decades of changes into these last several months, and it’s hard to know what change is permanent, and what changes will prove temporary. Not everything is fluid though. I am struck by the resilience of the permanent things - our faith, our fraternity, our families. I’m sure you’ve seen the tremendous ways in which the Knights of Columbus in particular has proven itself equal yet again to this current challenge. Whether it was the establishment of the Leave No Neighbor Behind Initiative, or the launch of the diocesan loan fund, or just the every-day, every-city response of councils across the globe, we have responded as we always do: swiftly, power-fully. Sure we’ve had to cancel some things. We’ve had to have some virtual meetings. We’ve had to stay a safe distance apart. But our distance hasn’t diminished our unity, nor has it changed our impact. I continue to be proud to be a part of this great organization - especially in moments like this. And I know you are too. That’s why, for me, being financially committed to the Knights is such a point of pride. We all need life insurance. We all need to plan for retirement. We all need to think about and prepare for life’s what-ifs. But when it comes time to decide who to make those preparations with, and who to choose to buy those products from, we can choose to spend our money with the company who establishes a multi-million dollar loan funds for Catholic dioceses in their most desperate time of need, or we can go anoth-er route. We can choose to buy our insurance from a company who leaves no neighbor behind, or a company who has no real concept of who their neighbor is. We can prepare for our retirement with a company whose members are - once again - setting an example of true Christian charity for all to fol-low, or we can go in a different direction. I would challenge you, whether you’ve never inquired or its been a long time - to take a fresh look at the Knights of Columbus as a trusted financial partner, and see what products and services we may have that might help you and your family. As we all start to get back to things, I can meet with you in person or by video, whichever you prefer, and we can have stress-free, no-commitment conversation about the possibilities. It’s a way to further your commitment to all that we stand for, and - at the same time - obtain some much needed peace of mind in times like these. I hope we’ll chat soon.

Vivat Jesus!

John Mueller, FIC Fraternal Insurance Agent

(916) 860-9505

John.Mueller@KofC.org

Page 4 Prayers for the Sick and Deceased

Members Ill or in Distress

Please keep in your prayers members of our Knights' Family

As a charitable work of mercy, feel free to call or

send a greeting to those listed below!

Allen Ostrofe Bob Moncrieff Ann Moore

Barb Carr Bob Vial Bev Moncrieff

Delia Chatigny Don Soto Stephan Dowling

Kathy Gutierrez Frank Santos John Vlaminck

Ken Norton Jack Valentine Lucy Bresler

Michael Parnow Leo LaBrie Steve Holeman

Patrick Warholic Mary Grace Tassone Phil & Connie Thomson

Shirley Wilde Robert Rudek Lou Conter

Trudy Babiarz Roland Bresler Henri Vasquez

Vince Krulisky Mike Torre Bob Riopel

Please contact Bob Moncrieff (274-9710) or Ed Wydra (432-2591)

if you need to add yourself or a loved one to the list.

When you feel that the prayers were successful, let us know and

we will remove your name and pray for others in greater need.

Brothers….Are you willing and able to make phone calls, visit the sick and/or send

get well cards. If so, please let Ed Wydra or Bob Moncrierr know as we are

trying to establish a Knights Caring Committee.

WE NEED YOU!!!

Deceased Brother Knights and Their Loved Ones

2018

SK Deacon Jim Shea - Mar 2 SK Paul Kidwell - Jun 14

Deacon Carlos Astesana - Jun 20 SK Gary Cahouette - Aug 13

2019

Katherine Lorson (Zav) - Mar 2 SK Dennis Wilson - Apr 13

Patricia Kendall (Dale) - Jun 17 Jack Rossiter - Jun 24

Ray Maquez - Jul 21 Beth Reinl (Herb & Diane) - Jul 23

Barbara Tonin (Nov 12) Joe Feld - Dec 10

Ron Nugent - Dec 19

2020

Richard Harmon - Jan 28 Mike Blue Jack Fries - Jun 12

Eternal Rest grant unto them O Lord, and let perpetual light shine upon them.

May their souls rest in Peace in company with Christ

Page 6 Mt. St. Mary Academy Happenings

June has come and school is out and all survived a very momentous school year from power outag-

es in the fall to Covid 19 and distance learning in the last quarter of the school year. We said goodbye

to our 8th graders and sent them off with many blessings as they start the next step in their education,

high school. On Friday night May 29th, a graduation ceremony was held in the church for the gradu-

ates. Those in attendance were parents and anyone living in the same household as the graduate. Our

Valedictorian was Isabella Ingalls and the Salutatorian was Luke Billingsley. Following the ceremony

many school families and faculty gathered in their cars in the parking lot to extend their congratulations

to the graduates. This was followed with the traditional handing of the 8th grade sweatshirt to the 7th

graders from the graduates (sealed of course in a plastic bag and appropriate distance guidelines fol-

lowed) and the 7th graders gave their predictions to the graduates of what they thought was in their fu-

ture. Each graduate received a candy necklace and the Parent Club presented each with a gift bag of

goodies. In turn the 8th graders bequeathed to each 7th grader items for their use in the coming school

year. Although the format was a little different than in the past all had a great time and the 8th graders

were well honored.

Summer school is well underway under the direction of Mr. Dave Pistone which runs Monday thru

Thursday from 8-12. Students will receive help in math, language arts and tutors are available for those

students needing to get caught up with any work missed during Distance Learning time. This program

is open to all students in our area, not only those attending Mt. St. Mary Academy. Participation has

been strong and the program is appreciated by both students and parents.

Registration for the 20-21 school year is underway and enrollment looks good. We will be welcom-

ing at this time at least 11 new families to our school. We could use a few more kindergarten students

so spread the word and those interested should contact the school office at 530-273-2347.

School will begin on August 17th and our school building environment will follow the California

State Department of Public Health guidelines under the guidance of the Diocese of Sacramento, Catho-

lic School Department. Each school in the Diocese submits a reopening plan where it is reviewed and

then submitted to the State Department of Public Health for approval.

Due to the cancellation of two of our big fundraisers this past spring, (The Gala and the Jog a Thon)

and now the cancellation of the Fair and the Funnel Cake booth, the Parent Club is researching and

planning for an on-line Gala and a Jog-a-Thon in the Fall. Watch the church bulletin for information

regarding these two things. There will possibly be other small fundraisers coming to help offset the

loss of revenue from our major events being cancelled this past spring.

Knight of the Month - Tom Jacobs

Tom didn’t want to talk about himself. He wanted to talk about an event that happened to his grand-son Kevin a few days ago. Kevin lives in Ohio, 22 years old. His work is to build car washes; supervise the building, hire and train 50 employees, get the operation running and then move on to the next startup. He said he was riding his motorcycle on a hot day and pulled over to the side of the road to take a break. He was sitting there under a tree, everything was good. Cars were driving by, fancy cars; Lexus, Ford 250’s, BMW’s. He wasn’t paying to much attention, just enjoying a break. Along comes an old beat-up truck pulling a “John” boat. Obviously a poor family that had been out fishing for the day. Driver gets out and asked Kevin if he needs any help. Kevin was startled and said “no, I’m good, just taking a break”. Then he realized what this man and his family had done, gone out of there way just to check up on him. The Lexus’s didn’t stop, just the guy in the beat up truck with his family. Kevin says, “Don’t judge a book by its cover and just keep on doing what your doing”. Sounds like a future Knight!

Ernie’s Van & Storage Douglas & Stuart Sowell

(530) 273-7836/(530) 888-7836

MAD Grafix Designs

Marco Del Rio Graphic Design, Web Design

Illustration, Banners, Flyers, Logo

Design and Business Cards

Phone: (530) 430-9197

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Dawnridge Farm Heritage Delaware Chicken and Eggs

Carlos & Erin Angulo

www.dawnridgefarm.com 916-765-8525

Weiss Bros. Nursery

Emil Baldoni—Proprietor

11615 Maltman Drive

Grass Valley, CA 95945

Phone: (530) 273-5814

Council No. 1875

P.O. Box 2926

Grass Valley, CA 95945

Knights of Columbus

Of Grass Valley

Council 1875 Officers for 2019-2020

Grand Knight Vince Krulisky 575-0880

Deputy GK Bill Mahar 274-9990

Chancellor Gary Grube 477-5098

Warden Spencer McClay 446-6615

Treasurer Bob Riley 477-4006

Financial Secretary Michael Torre 273-5870

Recorder Charlie Babiarz III 470-8964

Inside Guard Rafael Rodrigues 808-960-2594

Outside Guard Shane Krulisky 575-0880

Advocate Ed Wydra 432-2591

Trustee, 3 Year James Mabry 707-845-8239

Trustee, 2 Year Bob Riopel 432-9274

Trustee, 1 Year Doug Epperson 273-3551

Chaplain 273-2347

4th Degree Assembly 2623 Officers for 2019-2020

Navigator Marco Del Rio 559-7850

Admiral Mike Carr 444-0024

Captain Jeff Rosenburg 619-884-9222

Pilot Bill Mahar 274-9990

Comptroller Doug Epperson 273-3551

Purser Michael Torre 273-5870

Scribe Rick Borlik 432-4202

Inside Sentinel Spencer McClay 446-6615

Outside Sentinel Francis Tassone 446-0953

Trustee, 3 Year Ed Wydra 432-2591

Trustee, 2 Year Charlie Babiarz III 470-8964

Trustee, 1Year Don Soto 274-0536

Friar 273-2347

Color Corps Com. Rick Borlik 432-4202

Father Michael J.

McGivney

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