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N E W S L E T T E R
California’s Oldest and Busiest
Assembly
Averaging a Color Corps Callout
Per Week!
XCV Number 08
February 2018
Knights of ColumbusBAlBOA AssemBly
Number 0040
Dear Brothers in Christ,
Let’s proclaim, anew, our love of life, and dedicate, anew, our lives to love - Happy Valentine’s Life! Yes, everyday is Valentine’s Day for us, men who call ourselves Knights, and, yes, for everyone who loves God and neighbor and seeks to do God’s will and help build up God’s Holy City. Yes, think about who Jesus is, and know who St. Valentine is - think about who Valentine is, and know who each one of us is. Valentine was a Catholic priest martyred, February 14, 278, during the reign of Emperor Claudius Gothicus.Valentine was arrested, imprisoned and beheaded for marrying Christian couples and providing aid to Christians being persecuted by the Roman authorities. Helping Christians in Valentine’s time was consid-ered a crime by those who did not know Our Lord. Sometimes, in the place and time in which we live, it might seem that way to some amongst us. Standing up for Life by helping young mothers and fathers and their sons and daughters, and for Marriage by advocating and living out the Truth of Male-Female complemen-tarity, and for Religious Freedom by sharing the Good News of Redemption-Forgiveness of our sins, all, can make some feel timid ... but only if we forget Who Jesus, the One and True Author of the Law is - or if we forget who we are as His Devoted Disciples! Remembering Who Jesus is and doing what Jesus commands - loving God and loving neighbor - takes away all fear. Thus, as Brothers in Christ, each of us joins himself with St. Pope John Paul II and all the Communion of Saints, affirming in thought, word and action, Non abbiate paura - Aprite le porte a Cristo! Open the doors to Christ! Knowing we are loved, in Truth, by the Almighty God of Creation, the Father, Son and Holy Spirit, inspires and empowers each and every one of us to live, and to love, in God’s Truth and Power. Thus, for Knights and other saints, wherever we happen to live and to love, for ourselves and one another and whom-soever we work to help - today, tomorrow and always - Valentine’s charism lives!
Vivat Jesus et semper adelante!
SK Gregory Jon Anthony,Faithful Navigator, 2017-18
N E W S L E T T E R
Knights of ColumbusBaLB oa aSSEmBLy
number0040
February 2018 XCV Number 08
Captains CornerNavigators Corner
SK Bill Redmond, Faithful CaptainSK Greg Anthony, Faithful Navigator
Dear Brothers, Our America is stronger because of our faith and be-ing patriots of the Temple and of our Lord Jesus Christ. This Strength is because of our Lord providing every-thing we need in order to do his bid. You of a man of faith must cherish all you have and all forthcomings. We all have days when we feel empty-handed and unprepared to do the work of the Lord. We might say to ourselves, “God hasn’t given me enough patience” or “I wish I had the same compassion that so-and- so has.” In these moments, we can try to consider the “no food, no sack, no money “ principle. When we think about Jesus sending the disciples out along rocky footpaths in sweltering heat without as much as a drachma to spend or a barley loaf to eat, it might seem neglectful. But that’s because we are looking at this story with twenty-first- century eyes. It was common practice in Jesus’ day for people to wel-come traveling preachers into their homes and care for their needs. Hospitality was one of the top virtues of ancient Israel! But we can take a spiritual lesson from this passage: God will not abandon us. (Mark 6:8). So today, brothers ask God to fill you up with all the provisions you need for your journey. Let him relieve you of the burden of trying to provide for yourself, just as he did for the disciples. Don’t be afraid to tell the Lord what you think you’re missing. Ask for his help. He won’t leave you empty-handed.
Blessings,
SK Bill RedmondFaithful Captain, 2017-18
SIR KNIGHTS!If any Assembly
Officer CANNOT attend the meeting, please contact theFaithful Captain
to be excused.
Faithful CaptainSK Bill Redmond
760-880-4010email:
NExT mEETING
THuRSdayFebruary 8, 2018Columbus Club 4425 Home Ave,
San Diego, CA 92105
aTTIRE: Informal
6:30 Pm - dinner
“ Chili”
provided by SK Greg Anthony
7:00 Pm - meeting
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Balboa Assembly No. 0040San Diego, California
From the DeSk oF the FAithFul FriAr
Fr. James D. Burson, CJM
The Eudists, cjm
Congregation of Jesus & Mary
The Teachings of humanae ViTae and adVancemenTs in The science of ferTiliTy can help us build a culTure of life
by Supreme Knight Carl A. Anderson
When the Supreme Court revisited Roe
in the 1992 Planned Parenthood v. Casey
decision, the 5-4 majority argued that
Roe could not be overturned because, for two decades, people had made
choices about their lives and intimate relationships “in reliance on the
availability of abortion in the event that contraception should fail.”
Pope Paul had a very different response to such challenges – one that has
been described as “Christian personalism.” In Humanae Vitae, he wrote
this about married love: “Husband and wife become in a way one heart
and one soul, and together attain their human fulfillment. It is a love that
is total. ... Whoever really loves his partner loves not only for what he re-
ceives, but loves that partner for the partner’s sake” (9).
dozens of annual marches demonsTraTe The momenTum of The pro-life moVemenT across The uniTed sTaTes
Not everyone can make the trip to the annual March for Life in Wash-ington, D.C. But since 1974, a steady stream of companion marches has grown. Now more than 60 local marches take place across the United States, allowing many more thousands to take a stand for life.
For instance, approximately 10,000 people participate in the Dallas March for Life, which started in 2002.
The GiFT oF LiFe
Color Corps Callouts
Balboa Assembly 0040Officers 2016-17
Faithful Navigator SK Gregory Anthony
Faithful FriarRev James D. Burson, CJM
Faithful ComptrollerSK Jerry Kay, PFN
Faithful CaptainSK William Redmond
Faithful PilotSK Brian Satterlee
Faithful AdmiralSK Jerry D’Angelo
619-265-7474jd’[email protected]
Faithful Purser SK Dominic Carlos
Faithful ScribeSK Leo McGarry
Faithful Outer Sentinel SK Giuseppe Scire-Cimeco
Faithful Inner SentinelSK Dennis O’Connell
One Year TrusteeTom Davis, PFN
Two Year TrusteeMichael Campos, PFN
Three Year TrusteeSK Hugh Largey, PFN
Color Corps CommanderTom Davis, PFN
SK Simon & Denis Rangel Funeral Saturday, February 10 – 11:00 AMHoly Family Church, San Diego
4th Degree ExemplificationSaturday, February 17, 12:00 PMTown & Country Hotel, San Diego
Exemplification Mass Saturday, February 17, 4:00 PMTown & Country Hotel, San Diego
St. Patricks Day Parade Saturday, March 17, 10:30 AMBalboa Park, San Diego
Feast of St. Joseph Sunday, March 18, 12 NoonOur Lady of the Rosary, Little Italy, San Diego
Good Friday Pro-Life Procession Friday, March 30, NoonSt. Josephs Cathedral, San Diego CA
Good FridayFriday, March 30 - 2:00 PMOur Mother of Perpetual Help Church, El Cajon CA page 3
Balboa Assembly 0040 Minutes of Meeting • January 11, 2018
Faithful Navigator Faithful Friar Faithful Comptroller Faithful Captain Faithful Pilot Faithful Admiral Faithful Purser Faithful Scribe Faithful Inner Sentinel Faithful Outer Sentinel One Year Trustee Two Year Trustee Three Year Trustee Color Corps Commander
SK Greg Anthony, FN Rev. James Burson, CJM SK Jerry Kay, PFN SK William Redmond SK Brian Satterlee SK Jerry D’Angelo, PFN SK Jarrod Belprez SK Leo McGarry SK Dennis O’Connell SK Guiseppe Scire-Cimeco SK Tom Davis, PFN SK Michael Campos, PFNSK Hugh Largey, PFN SK Tom Davis, PFN
PEPPPEEPPAPEP P
1. Meeting called to order by:
2. Opening Ceremonies by:
SK Greg Anthony, FN @ 7:00 p.m. - Members Present: 17(8 members required for a Quorum)
Prayer offered by: Fr. John Grace, osa Pledge of Allegiance by: SK Tom Davis, pfn
4. Minuets from Proceeding Meeting
5. Report of Faithful Friar:
6. Bills & Communications: by Jerry Kay
7. Report of Faithful Comptroller:
Expenses for the next Exemplification will be about $1,000.00
3. Roll Call of Officers:
8. Report of Faithful Purser:
9. Report of Committees:
Minutes from last month were approved as published in the Newsletter without change.
The seminarian’s envelope was passed around. The volun-teer contribution for the seminarians which accompanies the dues bills is set at $5.00.
Balance on hand at last meeting $3,761.60Deposit: (Dues receipts) $4,260.06Checks written (3): $ 581.80Current Balance: $7,594.86Includes $1,521.00 for the RSVP Seminarians Fund
By Father Grace - During the District Deputies midterm meeting, Arch Bishop Lori commented on the importance of the fraternal nature of the K of C and our need to deepen our understanding of the importance of the fraternal concept and why we perform the many things we do to improve our un-derstanding of Catholicity and our commitment to the many charitable activities we engage in. The fraternity is one of the greatest gifts given to us and we must keep our eyes on our final goal of communion with God and the church.
• Pro-Life: Steve Beuerle indicated the next target for a light and life project would be the Imperial Valley. There would be about five events per year to move the project forward. Each council will be asked to assist in at least one such project. Opus 6 is shaping up to involve purchasing a vehicle smaller than the current ones in order to reduce the level of costs associated with the present operations.• The abortion reversal program of Dr. Delgato was discussed and recommended that all members become acquainted with its provisions.• Retention: Recommended that a visit be made to those who are not attending or delinquent in their dues be vis-ited prior to being dropped. While many attempts are made, it was indicated that an actual visit may be more advantageous than just letters and calls.
10. Reading of Applications after referral to Admission Committee:None. 11. Balloting for Membership:
12. Unfinished Business
13. Report of Trustees:
14. New Business:
None.
• Mission de Alcala 3rd degree council is forming a Ladies Auxiliary, the Columbiettes .• Father John Grace discussed the position of “District Friar” and recommended it be established as an official Fourth De-gree district position and that the “District Friar” be appointed on a biennial basis to coincide with the biennial meeting held by the Master of the Fourth Degree district. He has copies of previous submissions if such a resolution is to be considered by the Assembly for submission to the proper authorities.• SK Jarrod Belprez resigned as Purser. SK Dominic Carlos volunteered to take the position. Upon motion made and sec-onded Dominic was approved as Purser.•Food for next Meeting: Greg Anthony will provide chili.
• 4th degree Exemplification to be held on February 17that the Town and Country. • A 3rd degree will be held Jan.14th. in San Marcos at 10 PM• Color corps regalia will be valid thru the end of June 2019.• The color corps will perform at the 4th degree exemplifi-cation. Volunteers are still needed. See SK Jim Davis, color corps commander.
None.
15. Report of Third Degree:
17. Good of Order:
18. Closing Ceremonies:
None
Closing Prayer offered by: Fr. John GraceMeeting closed: 8:40 p.m.Respectfully Submitted by SK Leo McGarry, Faithful Scribe 2017-18
Prayers requested for: Good of the Order: Bud Fisher; Damian Leddesma; Ted Pasnak.
Fr. John Grace 80th Birthday Party
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Fourth Degree ExemplificationCandidate Information
Saturday February 17, 2018Town & Country Resort, Hotel Circle, San Diego, CA
Hospitality Room (open) 8:00 AM Color Corps Competition 9:00 AM (ballroom) Registration 10:45 AM Exemplification Line Up 11:45 AM Hospitality Room (open) 3 to 4 PM Holy Mass 4:00 PM Hospitality Room (open) 5 to 7 PM Banquet & Social Hour 7:00 PM Hospitality Room (open) 9 to 11 PM
Fourth Degree Membership Application - Form 4 is available from: Jerry Kay, Faithful Comptroller
619-572-7747Completed, signed Form 4 along with a check
for fees is due on February 3rd.
The fees for the candidate are: Exemplification fee $70.00 (includes candidate banquet ticket) 2018 dues $ 35.00 Name Badge $ 5.00 Noon Lunch $ 10.00 Total: $120.00
Optional Expense for ladies & guests Ladies Noon Luncheon $ 37.00 Saturday night Banquet Ticket $ 48.00 Ladies Name Badge $ 5.00 Total: $ 90.00 Official Dress for Exemplification of the Fourth Degree:
• Candidates/Sideliners: Black, dark blue or dark gray suit, plain white shirt, black shoes, and black socks. Regular/traditional black tuxedo, black cummerbund, white shirt (without wing tips) and social baldric will also be allowed. • A member serving in the armed forces of his country, full time police, firefighters or first responders may dress in their Class A uniform. • Ladies dress appropriately (Dress or Evening Attire)
Balboa Assembly invites the new Sir Knights of Balboa Assembly with their families and guests to a welcoming Reception Dinner. This is a FREE event.
Sir Knights Reception DinnerSunday, February 18, 2017
At the Columbus Club,4425 Home Ave, San Diego, CA 92104
Attire: Sir Knights in Tux or Suit, Ladies in Formal Wear
6:00 PM Social 6:30 PM Meal 7:00 PM Presentations
Reception for New Sir Knights Balboa Assembly 0040
The members of St. Augustine KC Coun-cil #16237 hosted a 80th Birthday Party for Fr. John Grace. The party was held in the church hall at St. Patrick Catholic Church in San Diego on January 25th which is his exact birthday. Everyone from the entire parish was invited for the pot luck event. When Father Grace was invited to cut the cake, he took the 4th degree sword from SK Bill Redmond and proceeded to stab the cake. A good time was had by all. Some insight about Fr. Grace. He is the youngest of five children of Edward Grace and Margaret O’Sullivan. On Feb. 18, 1962, he was ordained to the Priesthood in Sacred Heart Church in Rome, Italy.
Fr. Grace joined the Knights of Columbus at Kass Council in Buena Park, CA in Oct. of 2000 and became a Sir Knight in 2001. He has held many offices of the Knight of Columbus from local Council Chaplain, Chapter Chaplain and California State Chaplain and including Supreme Office of KofC - Director of Chaplain Programs and Development and Assistant to the Supreme Chaplain, Archbishop William E. Lori. Thank you for your leadership and guidance both as a priest and member of the Knights of Columbus.
Funeral Mass for Msgr. Don Kulleck’s
KofC Color Corps presence at the funeral Mass for Msgr. Don Kulleck.
Msgr. Don KulleckBorn: September 21, 1927
Ordained: February 2, 1952Passed: January 12, 2018
Among the full church gathering of friends and ad-mirers who turned out at St. Pius X parish in Chula Vista for the funeral of its former Pastor Monsignor Don Kulleck on Monday, January 22nd were San Diego Diocese Bishop Robert McElroy, Auxiliary Bishop John Dolan, and Father Joe Carroll. Each spoke of their fond memories of “Father Don” who passed away this year at the age of 91. Their words echoed their mutual recollections that Fr. Kulleck took an unusu-ally personal interest in caring for everyone who was ever a member of his flock. The Call Out response was also large due to the fact that Msgr. Don was so well known and loved by several generations during his service as a priest.
Msgr. Don Kulleck
SK Lee Baesler Weds Leigh Merola On a beautiful Friday afternoon, February 2nd, Lee Baesler received the sacrament of matrimony in front of a record crowd. The wedding Mass was held at the Mission Basilica San Diego de Alcalá, San Diego, CA. The 3 p.m. Mass was officiated by 7 Priests with Mission Pastor, Rev. Peter Escalante. The entire Mission Choir was in the balcony singing so gloriously. Fourteen Sir Knights were there in traditional regalia and swords. Yes, it was the wedding of the century. After the wedding, guests were invited to go to Our Mother of Confidence Catholic Church for a reception. The Sir Knights of Balboa Assembly wish Lee and Leigh a very happy married life. The couple will be taking a honeymoon trip to Rome, Italy. What a beautiful couple.
Valentine’s Celebration
LIGHT and LIFE 70x7
at theSt. John of the Cross
Church Hall8066 Broadway, Lemon Grove,
california 91945
Saturday, February 10th, 2018
You are invited to the
MOBILE ULTRASOUNDI N I T I A T I V E
Register on-line: www.kofcbringlight.org and visit for updates
Presented by
Knights of Columbus - San Diego Chapter; KofC Balboa Assembly; KofC Councils: St. John of the Cross, Our Lady of the Rosary, Pt. Loma, Mary Star of the Sea and St. Brigid;
all in cooperation with the Light and Life Foundation
Registration/Social Hour and Silent Auction 6:00 pmThe Rey Vinole Quintet in Concert 6:30 pm Dinner and Program 7:00 pm Valentine Dance 7:30 pm
For more info contact: SK Greg Anthony (858) 333-8751 • SK Steve Beuerle (619) 515-3267
Love SongS ConCert, Prime rib Dinn er , DanCe & SiLent
auCtion
Tickets: $25 per person • $45 Couples • $200 Table for 8• $160 Early Bird Special - Table of Eight by Monday, February 5, 2018
gh
Sixth annuaL Benefiting Our Opus VI
partnerImperial ValleyCulture of Life
Menu: Slow -Roasted Prime Rib, paired up with Seared Golden-Brown Sea Scallops, Rice Pilaf and Fresh Broccoli, with delicious Valentine’s desserts provided by The French Gourmet
Fr. Ed Horning - Keynote SpeakerImperial Valley Culture of Life SK Jesse Ramirez - Master of CeremoniesPresident - KofC San Diego Chapter
Light and Life
ULTRASOUNDInstrument of Light and Life
70 x 7
