Father Louis A. Rowen

Council #3670         

http://www.avenue.org/kofc3670                                                                           February  2008

Text Box: OFFICERS Grand Knight – Joe Murray – 971-2737 Deputy G. K. - John Chiumento – 975-6474 CHANCELLOR – Tom O’Rourke - 244-2852 RECORDER – Dennis Koziol - 973-7806 TREASURER – David Gamache, Sr. - 980-2937 FINANCIAL SECRETARY – Kelton Flinn - 296-6224 ADVOCATE – John Andrews - 977-0429 Lecturer - Bill Philips – 973-6726 WARDEN – Bob Marinchick - 823-4068 INSIDE GUARD – Ernest Sardi - 985-4180 Outside Guard – Mark Sissons – 973-1288 TRUSTEE ONE YEAR – Jim Morrisard - 973-6570 TRUSTEE TWO YEARS – John Kost - 293-7864 TRUSTEE THREE YEARS – Dennis Koziol - 973-7806 District Deputy – Robert Maher – 589-1170
Text Box: Grand Knights Report For the second month in a row, we did not have enough members present for a quorum at our business meeting. So, we were only able to discuss a number of topics that affected our council, but we could not act on them. I’m asking that all the Brothers that can, attend our meetings. We need your support and camaraderie. I plan to attend the March quarterly meeting in Richmond on March 1st and report back to you at the next meeting. I’ve asked the editor to attach the “Annual Survey of Fraternal Activity” which lists donated time of district members, along with charitable donations plus the expenses incurred by the district councils. These totals were reported to the Supreme Council Department of Fraternal Services. Our annual dues ($130) for liability insurance came due and was paid last month. The Central Virginia candidates caucus will take place on Saturday, February 23 at the Bishop Peter F. Ireton Council #6189, Richmond, Virginia.
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


  

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Any Knight who is sick or in need of transportation to a doctor or to get medication, please contact Brother Joe Murray at 971-2737.
 

THE HOLY FATHER’S INTENTIONS FOR FEBRUARY

General:

 That the mentally handicapped may not be marginalized but respected and lovingly helped to live in a way worthy of their physical and social condition.

Mission:

 That Institutes of Consecrated Life, so flourishing in mission countries, may rediscover the missionary dimension and, faithful to the radical choice of Gospel counsels, be generous in bearing witness to Christ and proclaiming Him to the ends of the earth.

 
 

LITURGICAL CALENDAR   NOTES:

 

Mar. 16th thru 22nd – Holy Week.

 

Mar. 23rd – Easter Sunday

 

 

 

 
 
 


KNIGHT OF THE MONTH:

        George Kelly

 

FAMILY OF THE MONTH:

The Marinchick Family
 
Text Box: HELP NEEDED NEWSLETTER The Newsletter is a vehicle by which we notify the Council members of all the ongoing business and events happening each month. If you have information that you need to disseminate to the membership, please e-mail the current editor at r_marincic@comcast.net. We’ll endeavor to include it in the next edition. Please have all articles to the Editor by the First Monday of the month. KOVAR The 2007 – 2008 KOVAR Drive is already underway. We need a stalwart to head up this fund raiser. Please contact the Grand Knight if you are willing to accept the mantle.                                                                                        

 

 

 

50/50 was won by John Chiumento

 

Attendance Prize winner was not present.
 
 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 


District Deputy’s Report – Bob Maher

a).  A membership blitz will take place on the weekend of March 29 & 30. We need the reports on Form 100 and       Prospect Cards.

b).  Nominations for Young Man & Young Woman of the Year must be in by March 1st and to the State by March 31st.

c).  We have a new insurance agent in our district – Colin Kearney who belongs to St. Francis of Assisi  Council #690,   in Staunton. Call him if you need insurance.

Chancellor’s Report – Tom O’Rourke

a). On January 21st, Tom made three proposals to the council. Unfortunately there was no vote on them since a quorum was not present. Again this month there was no quorum, hence no vote. Hopefully we can vote on these at the next meeting.

1). It has been proposed that instead of the Warden leading the Rosary before the meeting, 5 members of the council be chosen each to lead one decade of the Rosary.

2). It has been proposed that the council establish a kit of 5 Rosary beads and 5 cards on how to say the Rosary, for use at funerals. A Certificate of Condolence should also be made available. The Grand Knight or His Designee shall administer the presentation.

3). It has been proposed that council establish a kitty of Rosary beads for use by members prior to the meeting. To encourage carrying your own beads, a fee of 25 cents should be levied for their use. The money garnered should be used to purchase more.  The Inside Guard should administer this program.

b).  The Survey of Fraternal Activity, commonly referred to as “The strong right arm of the Church”  has been a dismal failure with 15 returns out of 120. There are still six members outstanding that have not identified where they attend Church, or if they still want to be members of our council. A recommendation to terminate their membership has been proposed and will be acted upon at the next valid business meeting.

c).  We have booklets on “The Catholic Teaching on Annulment”. If you know of anyone in need of this type of guidance, please  contact Tom for a booklet.

d).  We thank the Church Community for supporting IMPACT, PACEM, The Weekly Food Bank, and Weekly Soup Kitchen where on a  recent Thursday,  we served over 200 meals. IMPACT needs your help again on March 10 at 6:00PM as we gather at U-Hall in support of Affordable Housing & Dental Support for the needy. Please be there.

e). Congratulations to Colette Hall for her award as “Citizen Planner of the Year”.

 

 

Financial Secretary Report – Kelton Flinn

*   Receipts received this  month  included $3.65 – PKD,  $25.00 - Dues,  and $1500.00 – JPJA.

     Total receipts = $1528.65.

*   Invoices received included $57.28  for Newsletter distribution.

 

 

 

Treasurer’s Report – Dave Gamache

*    Receipts include $162.50 – Dues,  $10.95 – PKD, $815.00 – Fridays After Five. Total $988.00

*   The balance in the checking account was $8871.36.

 

Deputy Grand Knight Report – John Chiumento

 John requested  $500 for the youth group to support their trip to Washington D.C. A motion to provide the funding was passed and seconded, but could not be voted by the Council because a quorum was not present.

 

TRUSTEE ONE YEAR Report – Jim Morrisard

At the present time, our council has 15 members that owe $900.00 in back dues. No one really wants to suspend these individuals, but what can or should we do?

 

New Business

We’ve received a request from the Church of the Incarnation to provide funds for 68 photo frames that will be presented to this years communion class. The frames cost about $5.00 a piece for a total of $340 plus tax. No action was taken on this request because of a lack of a quorum.

 

Notes From The Fourth Degree

 

·        We’re assembling a color guard for the Pope’s visit in April.

·        Rick Dossett is taking orders for 4th Degree white short sleeve shirts, with or without pockets. Call 540-967-0842 and give size. .

·        Our Wake Service Kit now includes a “Resolution Of Condolence”

·        The next Exemplification will be at St. Timothy’s School in Chantilly on May 17th.

·        The next meeting is March 25th  at St. Thomas.

 

REMEMBER

* The “Our Lady of Charity” ICON will arrive at our Council on April 12, 2008. It will be with us for 4 days before leaving for St. Thomas on April 16. Since our Council represents four parishes, we must determine which parish will host the ICON and hold our Prayer Service.

 

Good Of The Order

Please pray for:

       Sylvia Murray

            Father Carl Naro

            Peter Colo

E. T. Cason

            Mark Sissons

            John Cornachio

            Father Richardson

            Darwin Pologruto

            Nat Long

 

 

 

 

Meetings

Our next meeting is March 17th .   Rosary at 7:15 PM, Business meeting at 7:30 PM.

 

Second Degree – March 8th at St. Isadore Church Hall. Proceedings start at 9:00AM. Candidates should arrive between 8:30 & 8:45 AM.

 

Please Pray for the repose of the soul of:

Jerome IX – 4TH  Degree – Council 3670

Jerome passed away on February 2, 2008. A viewing was held Tuesday, February 5, 2008 at Hill and Wood Funeral Home in Charlottesville. The Honor Guard consisted of Tim Hipskind, Bob Sedlack, Bill Phillips, Joe Murray, Jim Morrisard & Parker Northrup.  Rosary decades were said by Jim Morrisard, Joe Murray, Bill Phillips, and Jack Andrews. Tim Hipskind also presented a Resolution of Condolence from the 4TH Degree. A Mass of the Resurrection was held on Wednesday, February 8th. Concelebrants were Fr. Dennis McAuliffe, Fr. Gerald Fogerty S.J., Fr. Brian Mulcahy O.P. and Msgr Chester Michael. Jim Morrisard was the Alter Server. Joe Murray and Tom O’Rourke were ushers. Council #3670 attendees were: Bernard Morin, Roger Scanlan, Francis Burns, Joe Ciaccio, Charles Ciaccio and Phil Carr.

 

Mitch Van Yahres

A funeral Mass was held at the Church of the Incarnation on February 15 for Mitch Van Yahres, former Mayor of Charlottesville and long time Virginia legislator. Although Mr. Van Yahres attended Holy Comforter, he was buried from Incarnation because of the expected crowd that filled the Church to overflowing. Sir Knights, Jim Morrisard,  Joe Murray, John Chiumento, and Tom O’Rourke were called to service as greeters, ushers, and Eucharistic Ministers.

 

Debra Stokes

Debra Stokes, wife of Lew Stokes, passed away on February 22nd. A Funeral Mass was held at St. Thomas Aquinas on Feb 26. The Family received friends and associates before the 10:00 AM Funeral Mass.

 

Other Items

We had two visitors at the last meeting, both from SS Peter and Paul Council #11475. George Kuhlow, the Membership Coordinator for SS Peter and Paul, presented some helpful tips on how to increase our membership. Ed Griffen, who is the Knights of Columbus  coordinator for Fridays after Five, verified our interest for the coming season. Their visit was appreciated by all and we  hope they stop by more often.

 

A Memorial Mass for the deceased Brothers of the Order was held on Saturday, February 9th at Holy Comforter. Fr. Gerald Fogerty S.J. was the celebrant. Coffee and Danish were provided at the after Mass social. The Editor was a little disappointed that more Brothers did not attend. There were about 10 Brothers in attendance,  most accompanied by their wives. We have 105 members in our Council. Where were you?

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS            ANNUAL SURVEY OF FRATERNAL ACTIVITY

 

For Twelve Month Period Ending December 31, 2007

                 

(Totals Reflect All Councils In Our District)

 

                        (Copied from the Original)

 

I. Number of Meetings held during the year                    Youth Activities      Dollars Only

 

1. Regular                                375                    3. a. Columban Squires        $410

2. Social                                 110                         b. Scouting                700

3. Special                                 66                        c. Youth Groups            2115

                                                               d. Youth Welfare/S             0

Total Number of Meetings                  550                        e. Athletics                 425

                                                               f. Scholarships/Education   1125

II. Activity Expense                                          g. Miscellaneous             678

 

1.  a. Printing and Postage              $15284               Total Youth Disbursement          $5453

    b. Food and Refreshments              42514

    c. Prizes                              5387             Total Charitable (Church, Community

    d. Projects                           42563                    and Youth Disbursement      $75748

    e. Entertainment                      13483

    f. Miscellaneous                      30773               IV. FRATERNAL COMMITMENT

                                                               1. Number of Visits to:

Total Activity Expense                  $150004                   a. Sick                        8140

                                                                    b. Bereaved                   4271

III.  CHARITABLE DISBURSEMENTS

                                                                   Total Visits                  12411

Church Activities                   Dollars Only

                                                               2. Number of blood donors          1220

1.  a. Church Facilities                  $6892               3. Habitat for Humanities           262

    b. Catholic School                     4565

    c. Religious Education                  550

    d. Seminarians/RSVP                    9010               Estimated hours of volunteer service

    e. Seminaries                       800

    f. Vocations Projects                 2525                3.  a. Church                   105770

    g. Miscellaneous                      4620                    b. Community                 48305

                                                           c. Youth                     20444

Total Church Disbursements                  $28962                      d. Habitat for Humanities     1993

                                                           e. Miscellaneous         27341

Community Activities              Dollars Only

                                                              Total Volunteer Hours        203853

2. a. Elderly                          $828

   b. Physically Disabled                  550                Estimated hours of fraternal service

   c. Special Olympics                    1325

   d. Intellectual Disabilities           1350                4.  Sick/disabled members           23777

   e. Human needs                         4676             and their families

   f. Pro-Life Programs                   1598

   g. Victims of Disasters                 350

   h. Hospitals/Institutions              6516

   I. Health and Service Organizations    2385

   j. Community-wide Projects            10729

   k. Habitat for Humanities          235

   l. Miscellaneous                   9787

 

Total Community Disbursements       $40329

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

Kelton Flinn

101 Robertson Lane

Charlottesville,  Virginia  22901

 

 

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