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Father Edwin F. Kelley Assembly #1443 VOLUME 1, ISSUE 1
Fourth Degree - Knights of Columbus August – September 2013
Virginia District - Calvert Province NEXT MEETINGS: 26 August & 23 September
Woodbridge, Virginia 22194-0232
The Navigator’s Report Faithful Navigator Charles Carroll, Sr.
Sir Knights,
First and foremost, I would like to thank you for the opportunity to serve as your Faithful Navigator this coming year. It is a great honor to be your Faithful Navigator and I will do everything I possibly can to perform the best job I can. I am always open to listen to feedback and suggestions for completing the work we are called to do.
I would like to thank the team of brothers (see below) who will be working beside me this Fraternal Year. Being your Faithful Navigator is a very big step for me and I am definitely out of my comfort zone, but with Faith, I hope I can count on all of you for support.
Also, I would like to thank outgoing Faithful Navigator, Jim Casey. I’ve got tough shoes to fill this year. I really appreciate all the kind words and support that I have received thus far from others in the assembly.
SK Fr. Michael Duesterhaus – Friar SK Marco Soave – Captain SK Rudy Homoroc – Pilot SK Jim Casey – Admiral
SK George Clark – Comptroller SK Don Nelson, Jr. – Purser SK Armando Arvizu – Scribe SK Robert Jewett – Outside Sentinel SK Lee Krogh – Inside Sentinel SK Phil Kennedy – 3-Year Trustee SK Larry Pemberton – 2-Year Trustee SK Gary Lee – 1-Year Trustee
We have an exciting milestone this September, the 50th Anniversary of the Knights Bell Tower at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on September 8, 2013. Supreme Knight Carl Anderson is requesting 1,000 Sir Knights in Regalia to be at this event.
The Supreme Council has established an automated on-line registration system for all Honor Guard participants. All Fourth Degree members can fill out a form to register for this historic event. The link is: http://www.kofc.org/un/en/news/releases/detail/pilgimage-basilica.html
Make sure to look in the right corner or bottom of the page to enter your information.
Please let our Worthy Commander, Phil Kennedy, [email protected] or 703-585-9079, know when you register on-line. He is keeping head count for the assembly.
Unfortunately, I will be leaving on our 35th wedding anniversary cruise that day and will not be able to join you all. I hope we can have a great representation and I look forward to hearing about the event when I return. We have some great activities planned this year and I hope we can all work together and have a successful year. Please keep me in your prayers as I strive to be the best I can be.
Fr. Edwin F. Kelley Assembly #1443 Schedule of Events August – November 2013
Aug 2 Our Lady of Angels Patronal Feast Celebration
OLA, 7:00 PM
Aug 4 Past Faithful Navigator’s Dinner House of Chou, Dillingham Square, 4 – 8 PM
Aug 5 5750 Council Meeting Kelley Council Hall, 7:30 PM
Aug 6 8183 Council Meeting SEAS Parish Hall, 7:30 PM
Aug 11 Potomac Nationals Tailgate Party & Tailgate Party
Meet at Pfitzner Stadium, Woodbridge, 5:00 - Until?????PM
Aug 15 ASSUMPTION OF THE BLESSED VIRGIN MARY
Aug 19 5750 Council Meeting Kelley Council Hall, 7:30 PM
Aug 20 8183 Council Meeting SEAS Parish Hall, 7:30 PM
Aug 26 Mass, Officers Installation, Potluck Social, & Assembly Meeting
Kelley Council Hall, 7:00 PM
Sep 2 LABOR DAY
Sep 2 5750 Council Meeting Kelley Council Hall, 7:30 PM
Sep 3 8183 Council Meeting SEAS Parish Hall, 7:30 PM
Sep 4 Fr. Vincent Capodanno Memorial Mass National Basilica, 6:30 PM
Sep 8 50th Anniversary of the K of C Bell Tower National Basilica, Noon
Sep 11 9/11 REMEMBRANCE DAY
Sep 16 5750 Council Meeting Kelley Council Hall, 7:30 PM
Sep 17 8183 Council Meeting SEAS Parish Hall, 7:30 PM
Sep 22 AUTUM BEGINS
Sep 23 Assembly Meeting Kelley Council Hall, 7:00 PM (Potluck (K)night)
Oct 1 8183 Council Meeting SEAS Parish Hall, 7:30 PM
Oct 2 Color Corps Appreciation (K)night Commander’s Home
Oct 6 RESPECT LIFE SUNDAY
Oct 7 5750 Council Meeting Kelley Council Hall, 7:30 PM
Oct 8 COLUMBUS DAY
Oct 12 Arlington Diocese’s Bi-Annual Pilgrimage National Basilica, 9:00 AM
Oct 13 Living Rosary @ SEAS Outside SEAS Parish Hall, 2:00 PM
Oct 14 Columbus Day Activities at Union Station Washington, DC, 11:00 AM
Oct 15 8183 Council Meeting SEAS Parish Hall, 7:30 PM
Oct 19 Presentation & Posting Colors at Kelley Council PGK Dinner
Kelley Council Hall, 6:00 PM
Oct 21 5750 Council Meeting Kelley Council Hall, 7:30 PM
Oct 26 4th Degree Exemplification Virginia Beach, 12:00 PM
Oct 28 Assembly Meeting Kelley Council Hall, 7:00 PM (No-Potluck (K)night)
Oct 31 HALLOWEEN
Nov 3 Korean War Memorial Service Project Washington, DC, 6:30 AM
Nov 9 Veteran’s Day Parade Manassas, 8:00 AM
Nov 16 Lake Ridge Christmas Parade Fellowship Hall, 8:00 AM
Nov 25 Kelley Assembly Annual Memorial Mass, Potluck Social, & Meeting
Kelley Council Hall, 7:00 PM
If you have questions about any of the above events/activities, contact Worthy Captain, SK Marco Soave at (703) 477-9963, or email him at [email protected]. Otherwise, JUST COME OUT AND JOIN US, and, where appropriate, bring family members and friends. Events highlighted in BLUE need Sir Knights in regalia support. Events highlighted in GREEN are Family/Social events. RED indicates important dates to remember.
The Friar’s Corner By Fr. Michael Duesterhaus
Dear Brother Knights, We had a nice evening marking our patronal feast, Our Lady of Angels, Friday, August 2nd.
Hopefully as the year’s progress, this will become a larger affair, but for the first time up, not too bad. Again, thanks for those who came and participated and Vivat Jesus! Fraternally, Fr. Duesterhaus
-And Now a Bit of Humor-
The Faith of a Child A little girl was talking to her teacher about whales. The teacher said it was physically impossible for a whale to swallow a human because even though it was a very large mammal, its throat was very small. The little girl stated that Jonah was swallowed by a whale. Irritated, the teacher reiterated that a whale could not swallow a human; it was physically impossible. The little girl said, "When I get to heaven I will ask Jonah." The teacher asked, "What if Jonah went to hell?" The little girl replied, "Then you ask him."
50th Anniversary of the Knights Bell Tower
By FN Charles Carroll, Sr.
The Knights of Columbus is celebrating the 50th Anniversary of the Knights Bell Tower at the Basilica of the National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception on September 8, 2013. Supreme Knight Carl Anderson is asking for 1,000 Sir Knights in Regalia to be at this event. To ensure success of this event, the Supreme Council has established an automated on-line registration system for all Honor Guard participants. All Honor Guard participants are asked to register on-line using the following link: <http://www.kofc.org/un/en/news/releases/detail/pilgimage-basilica.html>. This link will also take you to a short press release on the event. At both the top and bottom of the page, there is a place where Fourth Degree members can click and fill out a form that takes about a minute to complete. Here are the details about this event: When & Time: Sunday, 8 September, Noon Where: National Shrine of the Immaculate Conception, Washington, DC Dress: Regalia (chapeau, cape, gloves, service baldric, and 4th Degree Pin) Time & Carpool Location: 9:00 a.m., Kelley Council parking lot POC: SK Phil Kennedy ([email protected] or 703-585-9079) I urge you to please consider participating in this once in a lifetime event. Let us all band together and plan to spend a day honoring Our Blessed Mother. Please let our Worthy Commander Phil Kennedy know when you register on line. He’s in charge of keeping track the assembly’s head count for this event. Also, if you need regalia, please let him know so he can take care of your needs.
Vietnam Veteran’s Memorial Wall Service Project
June 28, 2013
Dale City 4th of July Parade
Happy Birthday
Happy Birthday to the following Sir Knights who will be celebrating a birthday on the dates listed below. We wish you a happy and joyous birthday and many more to come.
SK Tom Croce 08/01 SK Robert Conway 08/09 SK Mike Accornero 08/09 SK Roger Groll 08/12 SK Roger Carro 08/14 SK John Claya 08/15 SK Alejandro Veloz 08/18 SK David Vallowe 08/20 SK Brian Hilleary 08/23 SK Richard Johnson, PGK, PFN 08/23 SK Rodrigo Alcazar 08/23 SK Dan Gall 08/29 SK Kenneth Kennedy 08/29 SK Daniel Quaderer, PGK 08/29 SK Kevin Degnan 09/02 SK Thomas Brozena 09/04 SK Fernando Rojas, PGK 09/04 SK Ronald Dean Sr., PGK 09/06 Rev. Paul Burns 09/08 SK Michael Clare 09/09 SK George Davis 09/11 SK Joseph Ragan, Jr. 09/15 SK Warren Duffie 09/15 SK Louis Hoffman 09/17 SK John Ryan 09/17 SK William McBride, Jr. 09/20 SK James Lyons 09/21 SK Greg Suchanek 09/21 SK Francisco Rojas 09/22 SK Raymond McQuade 09/27 Rev. Joseph Biniek 09/28 SK John Dominguez 09/30
Color Corps Appreciation (K)night
By FN Charles Carroll, Sr.
On Wednesday, 2 October, we will hold our annual Color Corps Appreciation (K)night. Everyone is welcome to attend this function no matter if you participated in a color corps or honor guard event.
SK Phil Kennedy is sponsoring this event at his home to recognize all Sir Knights who came out and supported the various color corps and honor guard activities over the past fraternal year.
Here are details about this fun filled event:
Who: All Sir Knights When: Wednesday, October 2, 2013 Where: 2800 Ringgold Court, Woodbridge, VA 22192 Time: Starts at 7:00 PM Cost: Nothing, just bring your appetite. Menu: Barbeque
Over the last year, the Assembly has supported over 50 different color corps and honor guard activities to include parades, church events at OLA, SEAS and the Basilica, as well as state and district special events. Many of you took time from your busy schedules to support these various events. Now it is time to be thanked for your service.
Again, this event is open to all Sir Knights in the Assembly whether you participated in a color corps or honor guard event or not. It’s a fun filled (K)night of fellowship and camaraderie.
If you plan to attend this event, RSVP Phil at 703-490-5822 or <[email protected]> NLT 30 September.
The Word from the Admiral By PFN Jim Casey, PFN
Greetings Brother Sir Knights,
As the newly elected Admiral, my duties this year are to assist our Faithful Navigator and Faithful Captain in whatever ways they deem I can be helpful. My main duty however, is to recruit new members to our Assembly. Recruiting new members is essential to the continued growth and well-being of our Assembly and the Order. The Supreme Knight has asked us all to become ambassadors, to reach out to Catholic men and their families and invite them to become part of our Order.
If you know any Knight who has at least one year in the 3rd Degree, please encourage him to join us in the 4th Degree. Our primary purpose is to foster the spirit of patriotism. We can always be found participating in, or leading, community observances of Independence Day, Flag Day, Veterans Day, and other civic ceremonies that honor our nation and the men and women who have fought and died to protect it.
Our next 4th Degree Exemplification is in Virginia Beach, on Saturday, October 26th. If you know an eligible 3rd Degree Knight, please provide me with his contact information so our admissions committee can recruit him.
AN INCREDIBLE PICTURE OF POPE FRANCIS
POPE FRANCIS WAS WAVING AT THE PEOPLE AT SAINT PETER'S SQUARE DURING A GENERAL
AUDIENCE WHEN, INCREDIBLY, A DOVE PERCHED ON HIS HAND!
MAKES YOU THINK... DOESN'T IT?
The Captain’s Log By SK Marco Soave
Over the next few months, there are several social and family activities planned for you. I know everyone is going to be relatively
busy over the next few months, on the other hand if your schedule permits please take advantage of them. Here are a few dates to remember and mark down on your calendar:
04 Aug – Past Faithful Navigators Dinner, 4:00 – 7:00 PM
11 Aug – Potomac Nationals Tailgate Party and Baseball game, 4:30 PM -- ????
26 Aug – Mass, Officers Installation Ceremony, and Potluck Social 7:00 PM
23 Sep – Potluck Social and Assembly Meeting, 7:00 PM
03 Nov – Korean War Memorial Service Project, 6:30 – 8:00 AM
Please mark down these important dates on your calendar. More information will be sent out to you as each event draws near.
Kelley Council Officers Installation Ceremony
July 15, 2013
From the Commander By SK Phil Kennedy
We are off to the races. Since the start of the new fraternal year, we have supported several color corps activities, e.g., Dale City 4th of July Parade, Kelley and SEAS council officer installation ceremonies, and providing honors guards at SK Larry Kane’s viewing and funeral
Mass. Many thanks go to those who came out and supported these events.
Congratulations also go to those Sir Knights who marched in or supported the Dale City 4th of July Parade. Your efforts did not go unnoticed because the combined marching unit of Kelley and Richardson Assemblies took first place as the best “Civilian Marching Unit” by parade officials. Another shining example of our “Patriotism” being recognized by the local community. Keep up the good work!
Over the next few months, there are several color corps events I want to call your attention to. Here they are:
26 Aug – Assembly Officer Installation
04 Sep – Fr. Vincent Capodanno Memorial Mass
02 Oct – Color Corps Appreciation (K)night
12 Oct –Arlington Diocese’s Bi-annual Pilgrimage to the National Basilica
13 Oct – Living Rosary at SEAS
14 Oct – Columbus Day Celebration at Union Station
19 Oct – Presentation and posting Colors at Fr. Kelley Council PGK Dinner
26 Oct – 4th Degree Exemplification, Virginia Beach
As each event draws near, more information will be sent out requesting support in the near future. Again, please consider supporting these activities as your schedule allows for it.
Until we serve again…
2013-2014 ASSEMBLY OFFICERS
Navigator SK Charles Carroll, Sr. Friar Fr. Michael Duesterhaus
Captain SK Marco Soave
Pilot SK Rudy Homoroc
Admiral SK Jim Casey
Scribe SK Armando Arvizu
Purser SK Don Nelson, Jr.
Comptroller SK George Clark, FDD, PGK,
PFN
Inner Sentinel SK Les Krogh
Outer Sentinel SK Robert Jewett
1 Yr. Trustee SK Gary Lee, PGK, PFN
2 Yr. Trustee SK Larry Pemberton, PGK, PFN
3 Yr. Trustee SK Phil Kennedy, PGK, PFN
Kelley Assembly Past Faithful Navigator Dinner
August 4, 2013
Our Lady of Angels Patronal Celebration
August 2, 2013
Korean War Memorial Service Project
By SK Phil Kennedy
Mark down on your calendar this important date– 3 November. This is the day we are traveling to the National Mall to conduct our annual cleaning of the Korean War Memorial. This is an excellent opportunity for all of us to band together and honor those brave men and women who gave so much to contain communist expansion on the Korean peninsula. Details about this extraordinary service project will be sent out to you by mid-October. Stay tuned!
