The Navigator Knights of Columbus

John E. O’Brien Council No. 3361 Oak Harbor, Washington

Volume XLIX, Issue 02 February 2017

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Maurizio E Tonini 02-01 Leo D Doyle 02-11 James M Brady 02-13 Dale P Holzboog Jr 02-13 Edward J Witt Jr 02-15

Nilo M Jornales 02-19 Robert J Novack 02-19 Felix R Pangelinan 02-21 Frank G Wolfe 02-21 Patrick J Bohan 02-22

Barry R Madsen 02-23 Reynaldo G Payad 02-23 Bertis W Broxson 02-26 Joshua E Rich 02-26 Thomas C Hiestand 02-27

February Birthdays

Family of the Month for December

Terry & Marye Kandzor for their dedication in serving the council, the church, and the community.

Terry has been a member of our council since 2011 and has been a 4th Degree Knight since 2012. Terry is currently the Faithful Navigator of the assembly and has served as Worthy Deputy Grand Knight of the council. Terry is also the Roundtable Chair with the council and St Augustine Pastoral Council.

Terry and Marye for their outstanding work in supporting our church and community—Marye is on the St Augustine Funeral Reception Ministry and Terry get to help her!

Knight of the Month for December

Rich Mueller for his dedication in serving the council, the church and the community.

Rich has been a member of the Knights of Columbus since 2001 and a 4th Degree member since 2004. Rich is currently serving the council as Lecturer and has served as Worthy Grand Knight during the 2007 fraternal year.

Rich is being recognized as the knight of the month for his dedication and volunteering during the month of December—especially the chairing of the Fireworks Booth for New Year’s Eve festivities.

Congratulations!

Congratulations to Leonard Mallari on receiving his Honorary Life Membership card from Knights of Columbus Supreme on recognition of 25 year of continuous serve and 70 years of age.

Namebadges, Honorary Members and Honorary Life Mem-bers cards to be mailed. I am currently preparing several members items to be mailed. Be on the lookout for them. I am sorry that I am not able to deliver them or arrange for you to come to a council meeting to be given them.

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From the desk of the Worthy Financial Secretary,

Membership Dues Billing for 2017

Was sent out Dec 15 & Second Billing was sent out Jan 15

Currently there are 64 members that have not yet paid their dues—Totaling $2,648 owed. Next billing will be sent out on Feb 15. Each mailing of membership bills costs the council from the general operating fund!

Regular Member annual dues are $40 w ith $2 for the Culture of Life assessment. Honorary Member dues are $13.50 w ith $2 for the Culture of Life assessment. Membership dues are waived for disabled members—contact me and we can get the paperwork filled out. I would to take this opportunity to express how much I appreciate the members that send the membership dues to me promptly!

Please keep in mind that the council is the 3rd Degree and the assembly is the 4th Degree—and they are billed & paid separately.

Vivat Jesus !

Dave Morgan kofc3361fs@comcast.net (306) 202-8376

Annual Survey of Fraternal Activity

By the time that you read this in the council newsletter, it will be too late for any remaining input. I thought that I would take this opportunity to share some of the numbers with you. I sent out 185 Fraternal Surveys, Member Information Sheets, and Member Interest Sheets—of which 29 Fraternal Surveys, and 51 Member Info Sheets & Member Interest Sheets were returned.

This survey is turned in by each council to let supreme know how many man-hours and how much money is spent on the various service programs. The Survey of Fraternal Activity Individual Worksheet is how you let the FS know what each member of the council has done—so that it can be reported to supreme.

TOTAL AVERAGE Number of sick visits 700 44 Number bereaved visits 425 28 Number of Blood Donor 25 3 Church Activity Hours 2087 95 Community Activity Hours 851 77 Youth Activity Hours 685 98 Habitat for Humanity Hours 99 25 Culture of Life Activity Hours 107 12 Veterans Activities Voluntary Service hours 140 23 Food for Families Hours 353 27 Special Olympics Hours 115 29 Misc Activity Hours 138 28 Fraternal Service Hours 784 60

These are some pretty impressive numbers!

The Member Information Sheets were sent out so the members could see the information that supreme and the council have on them—and update any out of date or missing contact information. I would like to move as many newsletter mailings from USPS to email, in order to reduce expenses on the postage—we are currently mailing 85-90 newsletters each month . . . . .

You can update your contact info by going to the supreme website at: http://www.kofc.org/en/contact/address_contact.html

The Member Interest Sheets were sent out so that members could let us know service program areas that they would like more information about, and maybe would help with these service programs . . . . Members were also able to let me know that they would like to hear from our Insurance Agent, Cecil.

Into the Breach An Apostolic Exhortation to Catholic Men

To outline the challenges we face and devise a plan of battle, Bishop Thomas J. Olmsted of Phoe-nix has written this groundbreaking docu-ment, Into the Breach. Addressed originally to the men in his diocese, the document is made available here to all Catholics by the Knights of Columbus. The Knights are pleased to partner with Bishop Olmsted in making this document more widely available to all college men and in providing the following study guide.

Downloadable PDF—http://www.kofc.org/un/en/resources/college/into-the-breach.pdf

Downloadable Studyguide—http://www.kofc.org/un/en/resources/college/into-breach-study-guide-10458.pdf

KofC Supreme webpage—http://www.kofc.org/en/college/member-resources/into-the-breach.html

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Reading of Bills and Communications –

Assembly 1175 sent an invitation to their 100-anniversary celebration

Report of Auditor’s and Trustees – Upcoming council semi-annual audit has been scheduled for Jan 16th at 6pm.

Report of Service Program Committees

Council Activities

13th of the month Rosary – Prayer cards are available. Booklets about Fatima are available.

Family Activities

Adopt a Family – Jeremy reported the Christmas festivities for the single mom / boy 4 year old / girl 9 years old. Paul B’s second family is currently in Mexico, will return in June. Asked about giving them a gift certificate for $300.

Pro-Life Activities

March for Life in Olympia – Walt D brought up that the January March for Life in Olympia will be on January 23rd, Monday. Looking for individual tickets for $15, the bus costs $1800. Looking to staff ticket selling table in the near future – more info to come.

Youth Activities

Scholarship Committee – Ed Witt reported that this year’s paperwork has been submitted to OHHS. Ed asked for people sitting on the scholarship board to select scholarship awardees.

Report of Round Table Chairman

St A – Terry reported that the meeting is upcoming.

St J – Dan reported that on Sat at 0930 there will be a Christmas decoration take-down working party.

Report of Standing Committees

Club Vice President – Larry reported that the 501(c)3 from the IRS is still in work. Working on a bingo worker schedule – looking for volunteers/workers, caller, floor workers, cashier, etc.

Unfinished Business

Large Blank Presentation Check – Francis has talked with Jeff, it is being made.

Rummage Sale – Paul B stated that to call him of Jeremy you want to bring your donation items to the hall.

Medina Family – Paul B says that approx. 3 months ago a second family was approved.

Council Budget – After some discussion, last month’s motion was approved.

Charity Fund Budget – After some discussion, last month’s motion was approved.

New Business

Officers Missing 3+ meetings – Discussion on officers missing 3+ meetings forfeiting their position.

SS BBQ Tickets Raffle – Discussion on an event by 4th of July. 50/50 raffle to benefit the Roof Fund & Charity Fund. $2 tickets or 3 for 5.

Regional Meeting in Everett – WGK talked about the recent Regional Meeting – if the council gets 6 new knights in Jan through Mar we will get another Domestic Church book kiosk.

MS 150 Bike Ride – Doug W introduced the idea of a comfort stop for this ride to be at the K C hall. Those members present were generally receptive to this proposal.

St Patrick’s Day Dinner – Discussion on having the dinner at the K C Hall or at St A’s. After some discussion it was decided to join the St A dinner.

Knights on Bikes Chalice – Maurie T received the chalice and gave it to Fr Alex. He was sent a picture of an HD in Vatican Square.

Report of the Fourth Degree – Upcoming 4th Degree in Arlington on April 1st. Need to submit Form4’s for those planning on attending.

District Deputy’s Report – DD asks for $125 from each of the districts councils to help defray the costs of going to the state convention.

Shining Armor Award Requirements during first year of membership:

Attend at least 3 council business meetings.

Be involved in at least 3 council service programs.

Receive their Second and Third degrees.

Meet with their council’s insurance representative.

Recruit at least one new member. Questions? Contact the Financial Secretary or any officer for information.

Membership Numbers from KofC Supreme

Quota Gain Loss Net Attained Membership By Category Included In Total

Membership 12 12 0 12 100% Assoc Ins Inact Total Hon HL Disabled Oak Harbor WA

Insurance 4 3 0 3 75% 109 76 25 210 6 36 7 156 182

John E. O’Brien Council 3361

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for 2016-2017

Worthy Grand Knight—Francis Bagarella gk@kofc3361.org

Worthy Chaplain—Father Alex Ramos Worthy Deputy Grand Knight—Dan Olvera

tresolveras@yahoo.com Worthy Chancellor—Jeremy Wilkins

aewilkins2004@yahoo.com Worthy Warden—Koudjo Samlan Worthy Financial Secretary—David L Morgan

fs@kofc3361.org Worthy Treasurer—Barry Madsen Worthy Recorder—VACANT Worthy Advocate—Pete Rivera Worthy Lecturer—Rich Mueller PGK Worthy Inside Guard—Dale Auburg Worthy Outside Guard—Paul Brewer Worthy 3 Year Trustee—James Hart PGK Worthy 2 Year Trustee—Ralph Byars PGK PFN Worthy 1 Year Trustee—Joe Blackburn PGK

Council Officers Meeting—1st Tuesday 6:30 pm

Council Business Meeting—2nd Tuesday 7:00 pm

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Whidbey—Fidalgo Assembly 2276

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Report of the 4th Degree

A word from the Faithful Navigator; January was a

month filled with national news. The president took his oath while thousands demonstrated against issues which the Knights support. People with pink caps carried signs supporting abortion. Friday, January 27, there will be a Pro Life march in Washington, DC. We as Sir Knights can spiritually offer support to the Marchers by our prayers.

Every now and then it is important to refresh our reasons for Joining the Fourth Degree. We are dedicated to promoting patriotism enlightened by the Catholic Faith. We work for the application of Christian principles in all levels of democratic government. We call upon our members to distinguish themselves with heroic deeds for God, Country, and Order. We support religious, civic, and charitable causes that are consistent with our Order’s high ideals. We oppose the institution and development of forces averse to good Christian government. We educate our members and the world at large to be defenders of our democratic institutions. And the Fourth Degree, the highest degree, in the Knights of Columbus, provides members with a greater knowledge and appreciation of our Catholic heritage.

Whidbey—Fidalgo Assembly 2276

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for 2016-2017

Faithful Navigator - Terry Kandzor Faithful Friar - Father Rafael Britanico Faithful Captain - Joe Blackburn PGK Faithful Admiral - Francis Bagarella PFN Faithful Pilot - Dan Olvera Faithful Comptroller - Ralph Byars PGK Faithful Purser - Douglas Warren PGK Faithful Scribe - Jeremy Wilkins Faithful Inner Sentinel – Paul Murphy Faithful Outer Sentinel - Kevin Butler Faithful 3 Year Trustee - Ben Lorica PGK PFN Faithful 2 Year Trustee - Rich Rezabek PGK PFN Faithful 1 Year Trustee - Walt Daspit PFN

Assembly Business Meeting—3rd Tuesday 7:00 pm

John E. O’Brien Council 3361

Members and Family in need of Prayer

We join our brother knights in remembering and praying for the members, family members and

friends. We offer our prayers for these intentions.

Illness/ Surgery/ Recovery

Brother Knight ? / Family/Friend of ?

Denise Henderson Cancer Sister-in-Law Ralph Byars

Fr Alez Ramos Brother Knight

Kevin Butler & Family

Healing Brother Knight & family

Leo & Marci Doyle Health Brother Knight & wife

Leonard McGregor Cancer Brother Knight

Maria Parungao Health Wife of PGK Ray Parungao

Mary Mahoney Cancer Wife of PGK Mike Mahoney

Maurice Lund Health Brother Knight

Phil Gagen Health Brother Knight

Rey Parungao Health Brother Knight

Russ Hawkins Health / Recovery Brother Knight

Mauri Tonini Health / Discovery Brother Knight

John E. O’Brien Council 3361

Members in Memorium

We join the survivors in remembering the following members who recently died. We offer our prayers for them and their families. May their souls rest in

peace.

Name

12/9/16 Antonio Andoy Brother Knight

11/13/16 Charles Aus Brother Knight

10/22/16 Andy Hiblar Brother Knight

10/6/16 Helga Bryant wife of Ed Bryant

5/28/16 Hector Doctor Brother Knight

John E. O’Brien Council 3361

Family Members in Memorium

We join the survivors in remembering the following family members who recently died. We offer our

prayers for them and their families. May their souls rest in peace.

Name

12/29/16 Evelyn Broxson Wife of Bert Broxson

10/11/16 Mary Conaway Widow of brother knight

10/6/16 Helga Bryant wife of Ed Bryant

8/27/16 Shirley Cooper Step Mother Jeremy Wilkins

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DEGREE CALENDAR

If you would like to attend, please contact GK, DGK or any officer ! !

Feb 4 3rd (Knighthood) Degree—Lakewood—St John Bosco

Feb 4 3rd (Knighthood) Degree—Spokane—St John Vianney

Feb 4 3rd (Knighthood) Degree—Gig Harbor

Feb 11 4th Degree—Olympia

Feb 18 3rd (Knighthood) Degree—Port Angles—Queen of Angels

Feb 18 3rd (Knighthood) Degree—Bothell

Feb 26 3rd (Knighthood) Degree—Kalama

Mar 2 3rd (Knighhood) Degree—Kennewick—Holy Spirit

Mar 4 3rd (Knighthood) Degree—Bellingham

Mar 4 4th Degree—JBLM

Mar 4 3rd (Knighthood) Degree—Ferndale—Holy Family

Mar 11 3rd (Knighthood) Degree—Yakima

Club President Memo:

I would like to thank our Building Managers Paul Brewer and Jeremy Wilkins and the following Brother Knights who came out to help take down the Christmas decorations and clean the out attic this morning: GK Francis Bagarella, FN Terry Kandzor, Doug Warren, Dan Olvera, Dale Holzboog, Jim Brady, Thomas Meloche, and John Mitchell. The roof replacement resulted in a lot of debris into the attic which had a lot of our council archives and other interesting artifacts.

I would also like to give everyone an update on our plans for bingo. The Washington State Gaming Commission will not issue a license until we get an official IRS non-profit designation; preferably as a 501(c)(3). The Club board is working diligently to get this issue resolved as quickly as possible so we can start up our bingo operations.

Vivat Jesus,

Peter T. Rivera, PGK, PFN President, Knights Club of Oak Harbor

SEMINARIAN SUPPORT

The Council assists in helping support 2 seminarians . . . . Members of the council are encouraged to send them a card at special times of the year. Or better yet, write them a letter of support and encouragement.

Kurt has been a Knight since 2005 and a PGK of Mt. Angle Seminary Council and is the son of Vice Supreme Master Karl Hadley. He is currently in his pastoral year at St Joseph Parish.

Henry has just recently started as a sponsored seminarian of the council—I am getting ready to write a letter of introduction and send our first check for seminarian support.

Kurt Hadley St. Joseph Parish 625 S. Elliott Ave., Wenatchee, WA 98801. DOB: 11 October

Henry Christopher Mendez Mt. Angel Seminary 1 Abbey Dr. St. Benedict, OR 97373

DD Note:

We are putting together a District 19 Knighthood Degree (or 2nd Degree) Team and are looking for Brothers to volunteer. The speaking parts of the degree need to be memorized in order for the team to be certified by state.

We have a lot of 1st degree members that want to advance but can't—please help your Brothers and volunteer to be on the 2nd Degree Team.

This year's theme from Supreme is Building the Domestic Church. Look for a display of 15 different books supporting the Domestic church soon in the lobby of the church.

Thanks to each and everyone of my Brothers for all you do for the Council and Church!!

Vivat Jesus!!!! Robert Di Girolamo District Deputy, District 19 206.303.9188

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===Calendar===

Date Time Description Location

Feb 2 Presentation of the Lord

Feb 7 6:30 pm Council Officers’ Meeting K C Hall

Feb 7 7:30 pm Club Officers’ Meeting K C Hall

Feb 13 13th of the month Rosary K C Hall

Feb 14 7:00 pm Council Meeting K C Hall

Feb 21 7:00 PM Assembly Meeting K C Hall

Feb 22 The Chair of St Peter the Apostle

Feb 23 St Polycarp, B & M

Mar 1 Ash Wednesday

Mar 7 6:30 pm Council Officers’ Meeting K C Hall

Mar 7 7:30 pm Club Officers’ Meeting K C Hall

Mar 14 7:00 pm Council Meeting K C Hall

Mar 17 St Patrick, B

Mar 20 St Joseph, Spouse of the Blessed Virgin Mary

Mar 21 7:00 PM Assembly Meeting K C Hall

Mar 25 The Annunciation of the Lord

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