A Minute With Grand Knight — Manny Trevino Jr.

Knights of Columbus Ralph Cerny

Council #12553 6500 Crawford RD, Denton, TX

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Council Officers 2017-2018

GK: SK Manuel Trevino Jr Chaplain: SK James Galbraith DGK: Robert P Zazula Chancellor: SK Skip Rawley Recorder: Tony Layne Financial Sec Jim Talatzko Treasurer SK Dan Pajak Advocate Sk Sean Stenvitch Warden SK Ron Worth Inside Guard Ken Pavlat Outside Guard: Robert Pate 3-Year Trustee SK Joe Davis 2-Year Trustee SK Tim Schoendorf 1-Year Trustee: Bret Curran District Deputy: SK Fabio Borda Insurance Agent: Art Kelly Membership: SK Dale Anderle Culture of Life SK Patrick Comiskey Program Dir: Robert Zazula Church: Keith Medley Council: SK Ignacio Salazar Community Barry Landry Family: SK Keith Lacrosse Youth: Bret Curran Health SK Tim Schoendorf Publicity SK Ignacio Salazar Vocations SK Skip Rawley Photographer Don Paddack

Inside this issue:

Business Meeting on the second Thursday. Dinner starts at 6:30 PM and meeting at 7:30 PM

Celebrating 18 Years of Service Editor: Ignacio Sal azar Edition 3

Visit our website at www.kofc12553.org https://www.facebook.com/kofc12553

Grand Knight Message District Deputy Report Chaplin Message Breakfast Burritos Free throw Contest Protein Providers Insurance Agent New Knights Thank you letter Recycle Bins Facebook Page KOC12553 Flash Alert !! Dues will need to be Paid for this year!

Let’s aim for this Lenten season to be more than a li le smudge of ashes on our forehead, more than maybe giving up sweets, or smoking, or drinking for Lent. Each Friday from February 16 the March 23rd, we will be preparing and serving Fish Fry meals for our parish and anyone else. This year, we are planning to add some variety to the usual meal. There is a place and duty for everyone who comes to help. Join us. Also, bring your family, friends, neighbors, and enemies to have a delicious meal prepared by you, the Knights. Through fas ng and almsgiving, through penance and reconcilia on, through acts of loving service to those in need, and prayer, let us put our faith into ac on and live the life of an ac ve Knight, walking in the footsteps of the Master, who invites us to “Deny yourself, take up your cross daily, and follow me.” Have a blessed, upli ing, and happy Lent. May God’s Grace fill your life, Wri en By SK Manuel Trevino , Jr

Knight Knews February 2018

Brother Knights, During lent, we always look for ways to sacrifice, change, and serve. Well, consider being more involved with the Knights. Everything we do, as Knights, provides for chari es, help for our own & others, and help for those in need. If a brother or sister is poorly clothed and lacking in daily food, and one of you says to them, “Go in peace, be warmed and filled,” without giving them the things needed for the body, what good is that? So also faith by itself, if it does not have works, is

dead. James 2:15‐17 Come to a mee ng, volunteer for a commi ee, or even become an officer.

1. Thank you for submi ng the Annual Survey of Fraternal Ac vity Form 1728 on me.

2. Thank you for submi ng the Special Olympics Partnership Form 4584 on me.

3. Trustees ‐ Please remember the audits are due on 15FEB18. Form 1295. When emailing send to:

A. Council Accounts: council.accounts@kofc.org

B. Please CC: State Office: forms@tkofc.org; District Deputy: fabio.bordajr@gmail.com

4. Diocesan Free Throw Contest ‐ Scheduled Feb 17th. Nolan High School, 4501 Bridge Street, Fort Worth, TX 76103 US.

5. State Service Program Award ‐ Due by March 1st. Please email to:

A. State Deputy: forms@tkofc.org

B. Please CC: Council Accounts: council.accounts@kofc.org; District Deputy: fabio.bordajr@gmail.com

6. Ft Worth Diocese Grant Applica ons ‐ Due March 1st.

7. New Online Membership ‐ Program to be explained and example of New Online Membership Cards to be shown.

8. Compliance Commi ee ‐ To be explained.

Also, please add the a ached example of the New Online Membership Cards.

Best Regards,

Fabio Borda

DD#27

Birthdays in February 2018

HAPPY BIRTHDAY TO ALL OUR KNIGHTS WITH A FEBUARY BIRTHDAY! Blaine Polendey 14, Bradley Horn 24, Bruce Boos 3, Christopher Coughran, Crague Canion, David Lau-bacher, David Lawrence, Frederick Stanley, George Scheondorff, James Beminio, Jeffery Dannels, John Marsh 4, Joseph Mendes 01, Kevin Brown 20, Kurtis Jackson, Louis Panella, Walter Ahel 13, Terry Wingard 26,Stephen St Pierre, St John Murphy 11, Robert Stewart 13, Robert Musacchio 27, Ricky Morris 18, Randal Gavert 05, Patrick Igbeka 06, Michael Risdon 10, Michael Merzler 16,

Knight of the Month for January is David Mayfield Mayfield is the Knight of the Month for December 2017. David par cipated in the monthly breakfast burri‐tos, Christmas party, selling and smoking hams, and other various events throughout the month. The Ralph Cerny Council 12553 is grateful for his leadership and par cipa on in these cri cal ac vi es contrib‐u ng to the success of the council. Once again, David is reflec ng strong values demonstrated by the St. Marks Knight of Columbus.

Family of the Month for January is Jus n Azcona Family The Family of the Month is the Denis The Family of the Month is Justin Azcona Family. Justin and his son volunteered for UNT Concessions and other events during the month. They also played a pivotal role in the Annual Street Collection. Justin participated in the Coats for Kids Ride. We thank the Azcona Family, for the significant contribution to the Knights of Columbus and St. Mark Church community.

Contact our Council Office if you know of anyone sick or in need of prayer Some of us know of brother knights in need of prayer who have been inactive due to age or sickness. Please contact any brother knight or email Ignacio.salazar@pultegroup.com so that we can add them to our prayer list. The following members are ill, recently deceased, or in distress: Kindly keep them in your prayers. John Marsh, Donna Marsh, Gary Christopherson, Bill Bufkins, Brandon Crumpley, David O’brien, Steve Yaegar, Tom Irlbeck, Bob Beltz, Faye Weber, John Weber, Travis Scott, Bill Grubbs, Becky Alday Cameron Davenport, Mary Bin, Mary Graves, Victory Cox, Greg Zane, David Moreno, Kathy Urbanek, Har-old Landry, Bryan Crane, Tim Fagerman, Chuck Quin, Brenda Stenovitch,Greg Jones, Jess Coffee, Dean Ur-bank, Haley Schutts Prayers for the Repose of the Souls of Russell J Young, Joseph H Laubacher, Richard J Hoff, Gerald J Nicolas, W Roger Utz, Albert H Schlag, Cliff J Macsas, Harold Krist, Francis B Schum, Robert E Layne, Eugene Sweeney, Daniel R Grieco, Ralph O Wil-liams William Patrick Beaton, Robert T Meiwes, Gary A Picou, Ralph L Cerny, Danny K Reid, James J Bezdek Paul A Hendryx, Russ E Kulle

Rookie of the Month for January Walt Cizek Walt Cizek is the Rookie of the Month for January 2018. Walt is a new transfer to the Ralph Cerny Council 12553 and already making a difference. Walt volunteered and provided essential assistance to the Christmas party and smoking hams. Walt is making his presence known in the Ralph Cerny Council 12553. Thank you

very much Walt, and welcome to St. Mark.

All Volunteers, Great job !

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Protein Providers Since Halloween, we've donated 4,000 lbs of sausage from Syracuse Sausage to Our Daily Bread, Salva-tion Army and Shepherd's Hand! And we have an opportunity to get another 3,000 lbs of meat over the next few months, but the boxes have labels which need to be removed before they can be donated, and they've asked us for some help. Looking for a few people to lend a hand for a couple hours to make light work of this task. Here are the guys who helped de-label 3,000 lbs of chorizo sausage at Syracuse today! - Dave Pacheco - Jonathan Pagle - Paul Rando - Walt Cisek - Jeff Scott - and Michelle, who took the pic thanks! --Bret

Thanks,

Free Throw Contest Participants

Shoot for the Stars and The Basket Worthy Brothers, I would like to THANK Sam Simon for his assis-tance at the Joint Free Throw Contest and being a Judge. I would also like to THANK Bruce Boos for bringing his boys and his neighbor’s children so they could represent Council 12553 at this joint event. It was a good event and all the Kids had

fun. Attached are a couple of pictures of the event. Both of Bruce’s Sons won their age group and have moved on the to the Diocesan event at

Nolan High School so please join me in wishing them luck! Best Regards, Fabio Borda DD#27 Vivat Jesus! Vivat Cristo Rey!

Free Throw Contest Winners!!

We Stand Strong on Ethnical Ground Some people believe that ethics in business is a contradiction in terms. They think that in order to be profita-ble, a company and its leaders must abandon morality and embrace the dark, greedy side that they see so of-ten in the news and in movies. At the Knights of Columbus, we know this isn’t true. A business can be both ethical and successful. We are. As a Catholic organization, we understand the value and importance of our core beliefs and the original mis-sion of Venerable Father Michael J. McGivney. In fact, much of the strength and financial security we provide to members and their families can be attributed to our ethical, moral standards. More than 96 percent of Knights who buy our life insurance keep it, year in and year out. The Order takes this commitment to our members very seriously. This means carefully planning when it comes time to invest. Our professional staff researches all transactions to insure that they fall in line with Catholic values. If a trans-action makes them uncomfortable, they don’t make it. “We exclude any company engaged in activity that conflicts with Catholic moral teaching: companies directly involved in abortion, contraception, human cloning, embryonic stem cell research, for-profit health care that pays for any of these, or pornography,” said Supreme Knight Carl Anderson. “There are many companies in the pharmaceutical and communications industries that would undoubtedly provide excellent returns for us, but which are not in our portfolio because they engage in research and development or programming in ways that violate the sanctity or dignity of human life.” In the end, the Knights of Columbus investment strategy is motivated by morality, not money. Yet, each year we remain profitable, increase our assets and stay dedicated to this vision that will keep the Order finan-cially sound for generations to come. But don’t just take our word for it. In 2017 the Knights of Columbus was named a “World’s Most Ethical Company” by the Ethisphere Institute for the fourth year in a row. We were one of only two life insurance companies to earn the honor. www.ethisphere.com “Faithful Catholics have choices when buying life insurance,” said the Supreme Knight. “But they know that at the Knights of Columbus their policy is supplied by an insurer that shares their moral and ethical values and is guided in all of its investment and sales practices by those values.” Contact me today to learn more about our products. By Arthur Kelly

All Volunteers, Great job !

Active Shooter Training Be sober, be vigilant; because your adversary the devil, as a roaring lion, walks about, seeking whom he may devour- 1 Peter 5:8 Brother’s, Saint Peter gave us this insight that is even more true now than it has ever been. There are the wolves lead by the devil and the sheep that are the flock of the Lord. Who is to protect the flock from the wolves? We will as the sheepdogs. We as the sheepdogs need to embrace our role as the ones that are responsible to stand against any threats that may come to our family and friends. Usually, when crisis training takes place, the civilian population is told to react and not just to be-come a willing victim.

We as Knights need to be held to a higher standard. We need to dig deep and let the Holy Spirit work through us in order to embrace a warrior mindset. We need to embrace the fact that we have been lead to our positions for a reason. Should the moment arrive (God forbid) where we are called to action, we will be more than ready to take action to stop a threat to our brothers and sis-ters.

Thank you for allowing our training to begin. However, we need to stay vigilant and alert. Remember: eye contact, watch the hands, read the situation, utilize the what if game, and qualify the threat. Communica-tion is a must and if you see something, say something. The Lord will take care of the rest.

Written By

Josh Lewis

Newsletter Articles Fellow brothers our newsletter is a platform to showcase our council members on future and past events which allow us to stay true to our principles of charity , unity and fraternity, so you are encouraged to contribute And if you have some-thing in your heart about that you like to write about concerning anything pertaining to our faith please contact me to in-put to the newsletter. Email Ignacio.salazar@pultegroup.com (Special Thanks to Bill Woster KOC5052)

A recent religious publication had the title, “This Growing Darkness” and went on to talk about the sinful life we are leading in this country. Page after page highlighted our social problems including dysfunctional families, school slayings, the explosive drug addiction with opioids, and political and socie-tal discord and disharmony that creates a divisive America. One of the major concerns outlined in the article was the lack of religious fervor and a diminished presence of the Al-mighty in our country. With such a strong focus on the sepa-

ration of church and state, the darkness of sin seems to become ever so oppressive and foreboding. Is there a presence of light behind the darkening clouds to give us new hope and a new sense of direction? Christians are now approaching the Lenten Season, a time of reflection and a time to repent from our sinful ways. We acknowledge our sinfulness and make changes to our diet with fasting and put more focus on the blessings in our lives. We are preparing for the great sacrifice our Lord will make on the cross as he endures a painful death for all of humanity. That day of His death, Good Friday, is the darkest of days for the world. But his resurrection on the third day, is one of the brightest days on earth, as he defied death and began building his church with his apostles. His church continues to grow each day. And for Catholics, we are nourished by His precious Body and Blood each time we gather during the Mass. As we begin the Lenten Season, there are things that we can do to bring light into a darkened world. As Knights, we have taken upon ourselves the role of followers of the faith and protectors of Christ’s Church. We reach out to those in need with our time, talent, and treasure. There are also some positive things we can do this time of year, including:

Walking for life and demonstrate that the millions who have perished through abortion is a grave sin that we all bear. We march to recognize that only God creates life.

Reflecting each day of Lent by using the Little Burgundy Book which provides a six minute journey through the Gospel of Matthew as we pray for changes in our life.

Reaching out each day with any person we meet who needs a spiritual boost. You never know the im-pact that an encouraging word or action can have on one without hope.

Becoming a steward of Christ and realize that stewardship is far more than money or service. It is a way of life to serve our Savior by sharing our Christian love.

Following the traditions of the Church with diet changes. Instead of giving something up for Lent, try add-ing something to your life that brings forth the presence of Christ .

Yes, there is darkness in the world but there is sunshine above the clouds and we can always overcome the dreary weather and threats in our life when we put our trust in the Lord. Jesus Christ is the light of the world. His church and his teachings provide a solid foundation to live a life of meaning and fulfillment. His message has remained the same for 2,000 years and will continue until the end of time: Love God with all your heart, your mind, and your soul and love one another. It is the trust in the Lord that diminishes the shadow of sin in the world. It is His truth that provides the light of the world that can end the darkness. Be the light of Christ each day to all you meet. You are a Knight, share Christ’s light! (Deacon Jim, 1/30/18)

Pictures and Memories

Welcome New Brothers to our Order

World Wide Marriage Encounter Retreat Weekend

Many of you have attended an ACTS retreat weekend and know from first hand experience the great sense of joy and renewed failth you received during the weekend (and if you have not yet, then you need to sign up next year). Today I am writing to share about another weekend retreat event where you can experience this sense of joy again, only this time, it will be with your wife. WorldWide Marriage Encounter (WWME) is an international organization with a mission to strengthen marriages and renew their covenant with God. It is an experience guided by 3 couples and a priest who help you to rediscover your dreams, rekindle your romance and become more aware of God’s desire for your marriage. My wife Monica and I are part of the local DFW and East Texas team for WWME and we highly encourage you to consider attend-ing one of the upcoming weekends: Jan 19-21 - completed Apr 13-15 Jun 8-10 July 20-22 Each retreat begins on Friday night around 8pm and ends Sunday after- noon around 5pm. They are held The Hilton Garden Inn hotel in Irving TX and all it takes to sign up is completing an online application and pay a $100 fee. All meals on Saturday and Sunday, and 2 nights hotel accomodations for you and your wife are included with the fee, but a free-will offering will be collected on Sunday to help defray the costs. You can sign up and get more information by clicking on the link be-low: http://dfwme.org/ Don't miss this chance to experience a retreat with your wife and the opportunity it will provide to transform your good marriage into a "great one". Let me know if you have any questions by replying to this email, calling me at 904-864-7201 or at the Knights monthly meeting this Thursday night. Sincerely YBIC,

Lent Season Friday Fish Dry

We are officially on Facebook Like us on Facebook! Last month our council launched the Knights of Columbus Council 12553 Facebook page. We encourage everyone to checkout the page and make sure to Like and Follow Us in order to stay informed of past and upcoming activities within the coun-cil. The page can be found easily by searching @kofc12553. We’re hoping to have lots of par-ticipation to help share the great works that are being done by our council members and families. If you are coordinating a council activity we can leverage the Events tool to help schedule and promote it. People can use these Published Events to indicate if they are Interested or Going to at-tend. If you have a suggestion or question related to using Facebook or making our page bet-ter please feel free to drop a message in the Page’s In-box or you can reach out to Justin Azcona or Bret Curran directly to discuss. The hope is that this will help drive additional participation and awareness with-in the council, be a useful reminder for activities, and a great recruiting tool to our parishioners that use Face-book. We’re looking forward to sharing the great memories that have been made and new ones to come. Enjoy! https://www.facebook.com/kofc12553/ Written by Justin Azcona

Where: St. Mark Parish Hall (near the garages) When: 5:30-7:00pm, with Stations of the Cross in the church at 7:00pm Dates: - February 16th - February 23rd - March 2nd - March 9th - March 16th - March 23rd Prices: $8/adult, $4/child under 12, $25/family Includes: Fried fish, baked fish, French fries, hush puppies, salad, coleslaw, dessert, beverages

Knights of Columbus, We have about 35 people who have signed up to come to the Valentines Day dance and social. This includes family members. I know that our Council of Brothers

alone is MUCH larger that this and this would be a great time to get to know each other and our families. The dance will be held on February 10th at Joe Da-vis's gym located at 12330 Hilltop Road in Argyle from 7 to 10 PM. We will have snacks, beverages and great music to dance to for all ages, so please show up and spend some time as Knights and Families. Please don't miss out on this oppor-tunity. Please respond to: keithlacrosse61@gmail.com if you plan on attending so we can get the right amount of refreshments needed. I look forward to seeing everyone and I mean everyone who will attend this event. God Bless;

Knight Trevino and Knights of Columbus, I received the Knight's very generous donation in the mail and I cannot express to

you how thankful I am, it is such a blessing to be apart of such a giving and gen-erous parish! There is a thank you note in the mail for the knights and I am praying for you all! I cannot wait to share my experience at the UN with you! Thank you so much again!

Hannah Thies

Support our Gentlemen, Worthy Sir Knight Bill Grubbs has donated six recycle contain-ers to be used at KC and church events. Picked them up from his home today, will power wash them and put in KC garage. He has suggested we add KC logos to them. If you guys see Bill thank him for his generosity. Thank you Bill for all you do for our Council and Community Peace be upon you, Joe

Support our Seminarians by helping or donating on breakfast burrito Sunday. 18th of February after 9:00 am Mass Additional information contact David Mayfield

February 2018

Calendar of Events for Febuary 2018 Ash Wednesday / Friday Fish Fry !!!! 1 Officers and directors meeting 8 Thursday 7pm Business Meeting with light meal served at 6:00 before the meeting. 10 Valentines Dance & Social ( Joe’s Gym) 14 Ash Wednesday 16 First lent season Fish fry 18 Breakfast Burritos 23 Fish Fry