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KNIGHTS OF COLUMBUS COUNCIL 8980

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WEDNESDAY, JANUARY 7, PAC THURSDAY, JANUARY 1, PAC HALL OFFICERS MEETING @ 4:00 PM NO COUNCIL BUSINESS MEETING

January 8 – 1st Degree in PAC Hall @ 7:00 PM January 10 – Columbia, SC – Stand Up For Life Rally January 18 – American Red Cross Blood Drive – Pac Hall January 15 – Rosary and Social – Church/PAC Hall @ 7:00 PM January 21 – Washington, DC march for Life January 31 – Mid-Winter GK Meeting, Columbia, SC February 7 – Polish Night, Duffy Center Fourth Degree Events ASSEMBLY BUSINESS MEETING – JANUARY 22 @ 7:00 PM, PAC HALL OFFICERS MEETING – JANUARY 22 @ 6:00 PM, PAC

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OUR GRAND KNIGHT’S REPORT

My Brother Knights,

I hope everyone had a blessed and wonderful Christmas Season. As we approach the New Year, Joan and I wish you and your family a Happy, Happy New Year. We are now entering the second half of our fraternal year. It seems as though the first half has flown by. We have, however, accomplished many Charitable and Council programs that make us proud. Remember we will not have a Council meeting in January due to the fact that our meeting falls on a holiday. A vote by the Council cancelled the meeting. We will, however, have a 1st degree exemplification on December 8th. Please attend that 1st degree and support our new brothers. Our annual Christmas party on December 7 was huge success. Santa and the Elf went back to the North Pole but will return next year. John and Carol Luse, and Joann Cordell did an outstanding job providing us a great party. A big thank you goes to all our brothers who setup the gym and to those who served the food. Also thank you to Diana Falcone for her work on the center pieces. We raised $500.00 for our Coats for 4 Kids program.

On Friday December 12th our Council was honored by the Kids at St. Michael School. The cookies and hot chocolate was great. Brother Matt McGuire read a Christmas story to the kids. Thanks, Matt. Our second Annual American Red Cross Blood Drive will be on Sunday January 18 starting at 7:00 AM. If you are able please stop and give the gift of life. Jim Adee, Tim McGraw, Bob Leewe and I will

be attending the Midwinter Grand Knight Meeting in Columbia on January 31, 2015. The Polish Dinner Dance is planned and is scheduled for Saturday, February 7 at 7:00 PM. Make sure you get your reservations in early. Dinner will include Kielbasa, Golabki, Pierogi, Sauerkraut, dessert and beverages. Entertainment will be provided by Steve and Alyce. Reservations must be in no later than January 30, 2015. We will have a great time. I want to thank brothers Ken Hein, Ed Petras, Joe Wanovich Mike Butryn, Tom Coughlin, Bob Leewe, John Clark, Fr. Johnbosco and Fr. Ed Fitzgerald for their effort in putting up the Rectory Christmas lighting. Fr. Johnbosco was our man in charge. Please remember to pray for all our brothers and family members who are sick and in distress. . Vivat Jesus

Gil Cushing, Grand Knight

#8980 ST. MICHAEL’S COUNCIL

OFFICERS 2014-2015 OFFICERS

Chaplain

FATHER EDWARD FITZGERALD

Grand Knight Gil Cushing 215-7033 Inside Guard

Outside Guard

Al Sterling

Domenic Falcone

236-7533

650-6812

Dpty Grand Knight Tim McGraw 215-6451 Advocate Garry Goodwin PGK 357-9727

Chancellor Joe Lynch 215-6484 Financial Sectry Jim Adee 804-690-7058

Recorder Dave Kriebel 650-8161 Lecturer TBD

Treasurer Bob Leewe 299-0335 3 year Trustee Larry Berry, PGK 828-1185

Warden Guy Frattini 215-6459 2 year Trustee John Fry, PGK 839-5254

Insurance Agent William Mendoza 235-1058 1 year Trustee John Luse PGK 421-3811

District Deputy Frank Cunnane 819-3808 State Deputy Frank Davis 237-0998

COMMITTEES

COMMITTEES

Program Director Tim McGraw DGK 215-6451 Recruitment Don Maher 357-4390

Publicity Ken Pankowski 831-0753 Membership Mike Urso, PGK 215-6935

Church & Vocation John Lock 357-0420 Pro-Life Director Mike Gray 516-1901

Compass Club Garry Goodwin PGK 357-9727 Youth Director Mike Gray 516-1901

Charity Referral

Help4Kids/Bkpk Buddies

Gil Cushing GK

John Fry PGK

215-7033

839-5254

14-15 Operation Hope

Family Director

John Fry PGK

Jim White, PGK

839-5254

651-8776

Ways & Means John Luse PGK 236-3774 Patriotic Alliance Rep. Denny Laczo PGK 957-9565

Knights in Need Gil Cushing GK 215-7033 Beverage Manager Mike Labak 357-6523

Culinary Advisor Denny Laczo PGK 957-9565 Veterans Affairs Denny Laczo PGK 957-9565

Offerings Garry Goodwin PGK 357-9727 First Degree Team Ken Hein PGK 650-3932

Mentorship Joe Wanovich PGK 215-6839 Inter Council Comm.

Compass Newsletter

Michael Gray

Aelred Pereira

516-1901

215-8692

Membership

Aluminum Cans

Don Zaitz

293-7471

Business meeting: 7:00 P.M. First Thursday of the month – PAC Hall (No July Meeting) Officers Meeting: 7:00 P.M. Wednesday preceding Business Meeting – PAC Hall

Council Rosary & Benediction: 7:00P.M. Third Thursday (No Jun/Jul/Aug Gathering) Social to follow in Pac-Hall, ALL WELCOME

St. Michael Council 8980 Website.

If a Brother Knight knows of anyone sick or in distress, please immediately contact GK Gil Cushing 215-7033 so our Brother Knights will be informed.

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Congratulations to: Knight of the Month – December 2014 –is: (Ken Pankowski) Our December Knight of the Month has

been a Knight for only 3 years. He attends every Council meeting and he never says no when asked to assist with a Knight project. Most recently, he handled the November Membership Church Drive and spoke at all six Masses. This effort led to positive results. He spoke with compassion, commitment and sincerity. He has filled in as inside Guard at the Grand Knight request and is scheduled to head up the Council unity Mass. His famous quote is (This is who we are and what we do) The Knight of the month is Brother Ken Pankowski.

Knight Family of the Month December 2014- Brother Walt & Amy Edmonson

Our Family of the Month for December is a Catholic couple who represents and expresses by action true Catholicity. He has been a member of the Knight’s for less than a year. They both coordinate the entire

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Parish Perpetual Eucharistic Adoration program, active in the Parish Marriage Enrichment program, active in the Marian Movement Cenacle, and very active in Encounter with Jesus prayer group. Our Family of the Month is Walt and Amy Edmonson.

Adorers Needed (submitted by Bob Leewe and Walt Edmonson) Day Adorers Needed Day

Sunday

1-2 AM; 2-3 AM; 3-4 AM; 11AM - 12 Noon; 1-2 PM; 3-4 PM; 12

Mid - 1AM (Mon)

Monday 10-11 PM; 11 PM - 12 Mid

Tuesday 10-11 PM

Wednesday

Thursday 1-2 AM; 3-4 AM; 11 PM - 12 Mid

Friday 1-2 AM; 2-3 AM; 3-4 AM; 8-9 PM; 9-10 PM; 12 Mid - 1 AM (Sat)

Saturday 2-3 AM; 3-4 AM

The Members and Friends of our Council wish the following Brothers a Very Happy Birthday during the month of January. Robert Tanfield 01-01 Al Sterling 01-16 Mark Lewis 01-03 Walter Dombroski Jr 01-17 Matt Gajkowski 01-05 Andres Falcon 01-17 Dennis Marcis 01-06 James Jewell 01-18 Cyril Schmader Jr 01-06 Matt Karpenko 01-25 Bob Shoup 01-06 Mike Labak 01-26 Tom Keller 01-07 Nicholas Mateo 01-26 Chris Crabb 01-08 John O’Connor 01-26 Lawrence Fitzgerald 01-09 Larry Stengel 01-26 Bob Iverson 01-09 John Baldea 01-27 Fr. McCaffrey 01-09 Darrell Chapman 01-28 Peter Croffey 01-10 John McGuckin Jr 01-28 David Gatti 01-12 Anthony Belda 01-30 Frederick Matichak 01-14 John Harshbarger 01-30 Christopher Quade 01-16 The average age of our January brothers is 64 with a range of 28 to 93 but we are not telling who is who.

GOOD OF THE ORDER! Please pray for:

AL STERLING MARGIE ZAITZ MICKEY LACZO LUIGI LEMBO ANN FARRELL KEVIN J. FARRELL DAVID RYBACK STAN BIELEWICZ ROBERT JOSEFEK, JR THERESA ROGERS DIANE FALCONE FANNIE PUGLIESE IRENE HUNTER KRIEBEL FAMILY (WINSTON) Honorary and Honorary Life Membership in the Knights of Columbus During the past several months, I have been asked questions about Honorary and Honorary Life Membership. Here are the basic rules:

HONORARY MEMBERSHIP Attained age 65 25 years of consecutive membership

$10.00 dues per year

HONORARY LIFE MEMBERSHIP Attained age 70 and active for 25 consecutive years 50 Consecutive years regardless of age Exempt from dues Priests and religious brother are automatic However Permanent deacons and seminarians must meet the normal requirements.

If you have any questions as to your particular status, please see me after our Council meetings or give me a call at 804-690-7058. Jim Adee, Financial Secretary.

Annual Council Christmas Party Our Annual Christmas dinner party was a great success. There were approximately 130 Knights and guest who attended. JoAnn and Vivian, from the kitchen did a fabulous job fixing turkey, ham and all the rest, everyone really enjoyed the meal. Steve and Alice’s music was a nice accompaniment to our dinner and the 12 Days of Christmas sing-along was fun for all. Thanks to my wife Carol, Diana Falcone and Peg Kopp for making the table centerpieces and to Sandy Hein who donated some of those decorations. Also everyone who volunteered to set up, service, bartend, and Father John Bosco and Santa, without everyone’s help this dinner would not be a success. The gifts for Catholic Charities and the Felician Sisters will help make Christmas for many children. And the donations received for Coats for kids will keep many warm. God Bless, John Luse PGK-PFN

Brother Knights and wives with Santa at the Christmas Party – John & Carol Luse, Bud & Mary Schmader, Guy & Barbara Frattini

Help 4 Kids - Backpack Buddies

January 2015 Update

K of C Council 8980 members donated food items in the amount of $287.00 at our 12/04/14 business

meeting brining our total collections for the first five months of the 2014-15 fraternal year to $1,707.00.

Please continue to place your generous gifts in the Help 4 Kids Tubs at our monthly meetings.

Your Knights of Columbus Council 8980 continue to deliver Back Packs to the schools every Wednesday and

Thursday. We have for the school year to date delivered 39,641 Back Packs of food. Delivery of the

Back Packs provide the weekend nourishment for our hungry children. This has been accomplished through

the addition of 582 Charitable Knight Service Hours.

Council 8980 will resume The Monthly Food Drives for the Help 4 Kids - Backpack Buddies Program on

Saturday 01/17/15 at the Garden City Wal-Mart. These Monthly Food Drives have proven to be tremendous

success as we collected $5,589.80 in cash and $16,083.83 in food items for a total collection of

$21,673.63 during 2014. This annual charitable service project was accomplished through the efforts of

512 Charitable Knight Service Hours.

We encourage all Brother Knights, family and friends to participate.

The December Help 4 Kids - Backpack Buddies Delivery Program work was performed by the following volunteers: Jim Wood, Earl Chester, Ken Hein, Barry Rondeau, Steve Mario, Joe Leone, Tim McGraw, Matt McGuire, Don Buscher, Kate Buscher, Rick Fox, Pat Nilan, Alex Hervieux, Joe Lynch, Moe DeNault, Joe Wanovich, Ed Petras, Charley Morgante and John Fry

Brother Knights, your prayers, dedication and hard work is truly a blessing and appreciated.

The Hungry Children of Help 4 Kids - Backpack Buddies Thank Y’all.

Anyone interested to work either of the above projects should call John A Fry - PGK at 843-839-5254

Toys for Kids Grand Knight Gil Cushing delivering the toys to Sister Johnna. Toys collected from the Council Annual Christmas Party. One truck load of toys were delivered to Catholic Charities and one truck load delivered to the Felician Sisters in Kingstree, SC.

Coats for Kids Deputy Grand Knight Tim McGraw presenting the Coats for Kids to Catholic Charities. Accepting the coats is Kelly Kaminski, Regional Coordinator, and Trisha Moody-Walker, Client Advocate. Coats delivered on December 2nd.

St. Michael Council Knights of Columbus

Presents its

Annual Saturday February 7, 2015

7:00 P.M. Duffy Center at St. Michael Parish

Dinner will include

Kielbasa (Polish Sausage), Goła ̧bki (Stuffed Cabbage), Pierogi,

Sauerkraut, dessert, beer, wine, soft drinks and

coffee.

All for only $20.00 per person Music will be by

Steve and Alice Reservations must be received no later than January 30, 2015

Remember…Reservations are taken as we receive them for up to 300 people. Sign up early, last year we had to turn away 50+ people

Please complete this portion of the form and mail it with you check payable to St. Michael Council K

of C for $20.00 per person to: Scott Jordan 1034 Johnston Drive, Myrtle Beach SC 29588

NAME ________________________________________________________________________ PHONE NUMBER _______________________________________________________________ NUMBER OF PEOPLE ____________________________________________________________ WOULD LIKE TO SIT WITH ________________________________________________________

Knights of Columbus - Voyage #6605

February 5, 2016

10 Day - Coral Princess - ½ Transit Panama Cruise

Sharleen @ Princess: 1-800-901-1172 x 41666

(We are working on transportation to and from Ft. Lauderdale)

10 Days from Ft. Lauderdale; Deck 10 Premium Balconies (larger size) Blocked rooms are-- Port: C528 – C 616 (9 cabins) Starboard: C527 – C623 (15 cabins)

Itinerary: Ft. Lauderdale, FL – Aruba – Cartagena – Lake Gatun –

Colon - Limon - Grand Cayman - Ft. Lauderdale, FL

If you have questions please contact: John Luse PGK-PFN 843-421-3811 (or) Ken Hein PGK 843-650-3932

Baby Jesus Party On Sunday, December 14, after receiving two hours of religious instruction, nearly 300 students (in CCD) plus 30 instructors relaxed and enjoyed some well-deserved holiday refreshments. Council 8980 supplied the group with tasty fresh cupcakes and fruit drinks to help fill their empty stomachs and broaden their early morning smiles. It was a good time for all. Mike Gray, Youth Director, Council 8980

Knights Before Christmas at the School Matt McGuire read the story of the Elf at Christmas time to the Kids during the Knights before Christmas celebration. Cookies and hot cocoa were served along with the story projected up on the big screen. A number of Knights attended.

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ASSEMBLY 2107 OFFICERS 2014 - 2015 FAITHFUL FRIAR: REV. Edward Fitzgerald

FAITHFUL NAVIGATOR: SK JOHN AVERELLA 947-0340 FAITHFUL COMPT: SK DAVE KRIEBEL 650-8161

FAITHFUL CAPTAIN: SK JOHN KOKOSKA 651-1605 FAITHFUL SCRIBE: SK STEVE JACKO

FAITHFUL PILOT: SK GUY FRATTINI 215-6459 FAITHFUL PURSER: SK DON MAHER 907-5727

FAITHFUL ADMIRAL SK DENNY LACZO 957-9565 FAITHFUL INNER SENT.: SK MIKE BUTRYN 357-1276 FAITHFUL OUTER SENT.: SK DOMENIC FALCONE 650-6812 3 YR. TRUSTEE: SK MIKE URSO 215-6935 2 YR. TRUSTEE: SK BERNIE LODRICK 215-3606 1 YR. TRUSTEE: SK RICHARD ROGERS 877-3445

REGIONAL MARSHAL: SK CHARLES VANDEMARK 626-9644 CORP COMMANDER: SK DON MAHER 907-5727

FFAAIITTHHFFUULL NNAAVVIIGGAATTOORR’’SS MMEESSSSAAGGEE . Sir Knights of Assembly 2107 I hope that everyone had a wonderful holiday season. That everyone got everything that they wanted and had good times with their family and friends. We finished last year with many accomplishments and good deeds. For the Christmas Season we furnished funds to projects that we had planned for in our budget. We gave funds to the Veterans Resource Center to provide supplies for their Open House of their new Faculty. We also provide Funds to The Quilts for Valor Organization to by supplies for the many quilts that they have provided to the many veterans in our Local neighborhoods. An finally we provided funds to St Michael Church to help provide food to those who had Christmas Dinner at the Church after Christmas Mass was conducted. Many of those served were Veterans from our Church. Now that the new calendar year is upon us, we must prepare for the missions they we have planned on for 2015.

1) We will have our first business and officers meeting on January 22th, with the officers meeting at 6PM and

the Business meeting starting at 7PM.

2) The 69th 4th Degree Exemplification, Saturday February 21, 2015 at Our Lady of the Hills Catholic Church

in Irmo SC.

3) The 70th Exemplification, Saturday, June 13, at St. Philip Neri Catholic Church in Rock Hill SC. Anyone

that would like to attend either of these exemplifications should contact me or Dave Kriebel, Faithful

Comptroller as soon as possible.

4) We will be holding our Assembly Social In May and a Quilts of Valor Ceremony in June.

I hope to see all Sir Knights at our January Business meeting on the 22th.

Vivat Jesus, John Averella, Faithful Navigator

Business Meeting – January 22 @ 7:00 PM – PAC Hall Officers Meeting January 22 @ 6:00 PM, PAC A

Corps Commander Report for January 2015 Corps Commander wishes all Knights and Sir knights Happy New year Don Maher, Corps Commander

Military Service Awards Military Service award presented by F/N John Averella To two of our Veterans to thank them for their service To our country. Rectory Decoration At Fr. Ed’s request, Council 8980 again helped to decorate the rectory for Christmas. Those who participated were Ken Hein, Ed Petras, Tom Coughlin, Bob Leewe, Mike Butryn, John Clark ,Fr. Johnbosco, Fr. Ed Fitzgerald, Gil Cushing and Joe Wanovich.