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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

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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

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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, Brendan.Rothenbucher@kofc.org

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.

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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